In episode thirty-one of Thoughts, I talk about my experience with the video game franchise: Halo. Enjoy!
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Joe Van Recommends
Hey everybody! It's ya boy, Joe Van, comin' back at ya with another piece, but this one's different from the rest. In this piece I wanted to recommend some YouTube channels to you guys. These channels are ones I've come across over years of binge-watching YouTuber content. So, they'll come in no particular order, but… Continue reading Joe Van Recommends
Thoughts: Love
In episode thirty of Thoughts I gush about love! Oh what a thing to be captured by. Enjoy!
Language
At my elementary school, when you rose to grade five, you were inducted to the fictional island of Foo. You learned their language and pastime sports, and near the end of the year you would compete with your peers to claim victory in each category. That was the first and only time I truly learned… Continue reading Language
Thoughts: Strength and Power
In episode twenty-nine of Thoughts, I go over the MANY different definitions of strength, and discuss how power plays into strength. Enjoy!
Thoughts: Follies of Consciousness
In episode twenty-eight of Thoughts, I talk about the follies of consciousness and what we do with our understanding of them. Enjoy!
Thoughts: Determinism
In episode twenty-seven of Thoughts, I dive deep into the philosophical standpoint of Determinism. Is it the truth of reality? One must make up their own mind. Enjoy!
Simulated Frights
Welcome to episode 57 of Joe Van's Secret Podcast! Today I have another 2nd time returning guest come back from the top of the year to discuss their experience during Canada's quarantine time. We talk about Black Lives Matters protests, films to watch, Jay-walking, what the odds are that we live in a simulated reality,… Continue reading Simulated Frights
Thoughts: Fear
In episode twenty-six of Thoughts, I discuss the sensation of fear, where it came from, why it lives within us and what one does with it. Enjoy!
Thoughts: The Good Life
In milestone episode twenty-five of Thoughts, I discuss the pursuit of happiness and how to live a generally good life. Enjoy!
Thoughts: Time
In episode twenty-four of Thoughts, I go over time in all of its complicated simplicity as it draws us ever forward. Enjoy!
Thoughts: Substance Abuse
In episode twenty-three of Thoughts I go over the heavy subject of substance abuse, what factors play into how it develops and how breaking through mental walls is all part of living a better life. Enjoy!
Thoughts: Identities
In episode twenty-two of Thoughts, I talk about the concept of identity, what it is, what it means, where it could come from, and what we make of it. Enjoy!
Thoughts: Dyson Spheres
In episode twenty-one of Thoughts, I talk about the theory of Dyson Spheres, their potential origin in myth, and what it means for us looking out in the universe. Enjoy!
Another Reading
Hey everyone! Here's another video of me reading a sample of my writing. This time it's the very beginning of my first book: Deviance. I hope you enjoy! For those hooked and want more, if you google smashwords and search my full name: Joseph Van Landschoot, you can find Deviance as an ebook for free!
Fear
Fear is tucking your daughter in for the night only to realize once you've closed the door that you don't have a daughter. Fear is laying in bed as a figure walks into your room from the hallway and you can't move. Fear is being three hours into a hike and hearing a crunch beside… Continue reading Fear
Thoughts: Sexuality
In episode twenty of Thoughts, I talk about the nature of sexuality and our relationship with it. Enjoy!
Check Yourself
Welcome to #56 of Joe Van's Secret Podcast! Here I talk to another returning guest about her early past, quarantining with friends, what the point or lack-there-of is regarding the theory that reality is a simulation, and virtual babysitting among other things. She was a treat to have on and I hope you all enjoy!
Thoughts: Melancholy Flower Infinite
In episode nineteen of Thoughts, I wax poetic about our understanding of existence and how little we will ever know. Enjoy!
Thoughts: Attention
In episode eighteen of Thoughts, I talk about attention and what makes us give it. Enjoy!
No South Korea
Welcome back to #55 of Joe Van's Secret Podcast! I talk with a returning guest about how the current quarantine has affected his plans, what scares him most, and states of the mind. Enjoy!
Thoughts: Imagine
In episode seventeen of Thoughts, I talk about a hypothetical blob entity that exists within all of us. Enjoy!
The Good Life
What constitutes living a good life? While individual happiness is particular to each person, general well being is quantifiable. A good life includes a healthy diet, or healthy enough for you to still enjoy what you're eating, a moderate fitness regiment, an open dialogue with your inner circle of loved ones, and having a life… Continue reading The Good Life
Thoughts: 12 Certainties and Suggestions
In episode sixteen of Thoughts, I lay out my list of the twelve certainties and suggestions about reality as a human on Earth in our lifetime... just to be specific. Enjoy!
Thoughts: Snitches get Stitches
In episode fifteen of Thoughts, I talk about how snitches get stitches! Just kidding, I talk about how that phrase or concept doesn't just work as a threat.
Thoughts: It’s Worth It
Welcome to episode fourteen of Thoughts. Here I talk about when fighting is necessary. Enjoy!
Thoughts: Being in It
Welcome to episode thirteen of Thoughts. Here I talk about the concept of certainty, specifically in personal relationships. Enjoy!
Thoughts: Importance
In episode twelve of Thoughts, I talk about the importance we put on things and how it makes us who we are. Enjoy!
Thoughts: Longevity
In episode eleven of Thoughts, I discuss what makes a full life, and why it's important. Enjoy!
Thoughts: New Terrain
In episode ten of Thoughts, I talk about new terrain, and how we were built to thrive. Enjoy!
Thoughts: Perspective
In episode nine of Thoughts I break down perspective and how it can work wonders for living a good life. Enjoy!
Thoughts: Being Alone
In episode eight of Thoughts, I talk about the nature of being alone.
Thoughts: Hidden Magic
In episode seven of Thoughts, I talk about the hidden magic found in people. It's something ne'er discussed but potent to the meaning of life.
Thoughts: If we Could Live Forever
In episode six of Thoughts, I discuss thought experiments on what it would be like to live forever. Enjoy!
A Reading
Hey everyone! I hope you're having a safe and enjoyable quarantine period. To help you pass the time, I read aloud a section from my second book. Enjoy!
Thoughts: Duality
In episode five of thoughts, I talk about the complex nature of duality.
Thoughts: Intentions
In episode four of Thoughts, I talk about intentions and how difficult they are to grasp.
Thoughts: Introspection
In episode three of Thoughts, I talk about the tool of introspection in regards to emotional stability. Enjoy.
Thoughts: Transient Thoughts
Welcome to episode two of Thoughts. Here I talk about late night thoughts before work.
Thoughts: Retrospect
Hello everyone and welcome to a new little project of mine! Thoughts. These will be vocalizations of my Thoughts blog on my website, thejoevan.com. Enjoy!
