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The Fact of the Matter

The Fact of the Matter

Dry Toast

Follow Gerry "Dry Toast" as we search for the facts behind famous situations, both current and historical, especially those involving religion, science, politics, historic events and battles, and philosophy. And we have a little fun along the way. The Fact of The Matter is a production of Toco Properties Ltd.
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The Fact of the Matter - The Fact Of The Matter - The Fact Of The Matter Podcast 1 Intro
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12/28/19 • 28 min

Our introductory podcast in our search for truth in religion, science, history and philosophy. Enjoy

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The Fact of the Matter - The Fact Of The Matter - What Keeps Me Awake At Night
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01/17/20 • 56 min

Follow Dry Toast and Dan Fondo as we take a light-hearted yet profound look at the truth behind concepts such as infinity, the universe, time and blue cats.

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Join Dry Toast and Dan Fondo as we provide an introduction to Exopolitics, the politics of extraterrestrial life

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The Fact of the Matter - Living A Good and Virtuous Life

Living A Good and Virtuous Life

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11/28/22 • 61 min

What more noble goal can we have in this world than to live a good and virtuous life? But what exactly is a good and virtuous life, how do we know and how do we go about living the virtuous life? Dry Toast to the rescue once again! Welcome to a summary of thousands of years of study in the field of ethics and some useful tools to live a life of virtue and excellence.

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The Fact of the Matter - The Importance of Critical Thinking in Today's World
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11/16/22 • 75 min

We are living in turbulent times; politics is very divided and polarized, the news media tends to be very biased and propagandist, and discerning fact from fiction is becoming very difficult.
Dry Toast to the rescue as he reviews critical thinking skills right from sensory input through to problem solving processes. After today's episode you will be better equipped to logically and effectively decipher the barrage of manipulated information coming your way.

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Welcome back to part 3 of our series on Western Law. The concept of natural law, that governed justice for some 2000 years, is put under duress during the period known as the enlightenment.
Many changes and new concepts emerge, including some that are directly embedded in the U.S. declaration of independence and its Constitution. The plot definitely thickens.

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Recently I had the distinct pleasure of being interviewed by Terry McMullen, host of the What's The Value podcast, where he asks his guests what their main guiding value is in life.
What do you think I chose for the most important guiding value in my life? What do you think is the beacon I set my sail by? Take a guess and then have a listen.
What's The Value Podcast (on Spotify)

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On our journey through the history of our western systems of law, here in episode 2 we leave ancient Greece and Rome behind and head into medieval Europe and the long fight between monarchs and parliaments for power.
For centuries, monarchs could imprison, torture and kill at will. This is the story of the fight for human rights and justice.

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Today we embark on a journey into the fascinating world of western law and how our legal systems came about.
This promises to be a fascinating trip as we journey through many pivotal moments in history and see how they contributed to our current concept of justice.
In episode 1, we head back in time to ancient Greece and ancient Rome as we start with the critical concept of natural law and natural justice.

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The Fact of the Matter - The Fact of the Matter - At An Important Crossroads
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11/02/21 • 5 min

Will this be the end of The Fact Of The Matter or a turning point for the better?
Have a listen and let me know your thoughts at [email protected]

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Fact of the Matter have?

The Fact of the Matter currently has 88 episodes available.

What topics does The Fact of the Matter cover?

The podcast is about Facts, Society & Culture, History, Truth, Podcasts, Religion, Science and Military History.

What is the most popular episode on The Fact of the Matter?

The episode title 'Living A Good and Virtuous Life' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Fact of the Matter?

The average episode length on The Fact of the Matter is 60 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Fact of the Matter released?

Episodes of The Fact of the Matter are typically released every 13 days, 21 hours.

When was the first episode of The Fact of the Matter?

The first episode of The Fact of the Matter was released on Dec 28, 2019.

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