The Egotistical Podcast https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com I've been toying with the idea of a podcast for a while now, but couldn't think of a format. Then it hit me: I talk way too much, but I don't listen enough. I don't try to learn. I think too often about what I'm going to say next, instead of concentrating on what other people are saying. Likewise, I've come to feel that these days, everyone wants to convince, but no one wants to teach. This is a guest phone-in, prerecorded podcast where you get to teach me about something you're interested in or care about. We may disagree, and we may discuss. But rather than argue, my intention is to learn about what matters to you, whether it's political, religious, philosophical, or about your favorite movie or video game, cooking, card-tricks... whatever. I want to see the world the way you do. I know that many of you have great views, and passions for your interests. So if you like the idea of sharing and discussing them, send me an email at EgotistPodcast@gmail.com, and we'll get started. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:55:19 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Society & Culture 1440 episodic I've been toying with the idea of a podcast for a while now, but couldn't think of a format. Then it hit me: I talk way too much, but I don't listen enough. I don't try to learn. I think too often about what I'm going to say next, instead of concentrating on what other people are saying. Likewise, I've come to feel that these days, everyone wants to convince, but no one wants to teach. This is a guest phone-in, prerecorded podcast where you get to teach me about something you're interested in or care about. We may disagree, and we may discuss. But rather than argue, my intention is to learn about what matters to you, whether it's political, religious, philosophical, or about your favorite movie or video game, cooking, card-tricks... whatever. I want to see the world the way you do. I know that many of you have great views, and passions for your interests. So if you like the idea of sharing and discussing them, send me an email at EgotistPodcast@gmail.com, and we'll get started. Tony LaRocca Tony LaRocca No true https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12301640/podbean2_7akr8f.jpg The Egotistical Podcast https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com 144 144 012: Interlude 012: Interlude https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/012-interlude/ https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/012-interlude/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:55:19 -0300 EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/65e42674-6ffa-3c19-8f08-84363deb59a8 This episode covers AI and social-media manipulation, the Dead Internet Theory, modern politics, frog restaurants in Flushing, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, miserable summer weather, insects, and theories about life existing long before Earth. It also previews the upcoming comedy series "Before You Called..." and the release of the "It’s Always a Human Error: Turning the Future On and Off Again" original soundtrack.

]]> This episode covers AI and social-media manipulation, the Dead Internet Theory, modern politics, frog restaurants in Flushing, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, miserable summer weather, insects, and theories about life existing long before Earth. It also previews the upcoming comedy series "Before You Called..." and the release of the "It’s Always a Human Error: Turning the Future On and Off Again" original soundtrack.

]]> Tony LaRocca true No 856 12 full 011: It's Always a Human Error: Turning the Future Off and On Again 011: It's Always a Human Error: Turning the Future Off and On Again https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/011-its-always-a-human-error-turning-the-future-off-and-on-again/ https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/011-its-always-a-human-error-turning-the-future-off-and-on-again/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:08:13 -0300 EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/50dec886-2c31-3985-aa2f-1a85edacd148 In a future classroom, an AI teacher guides virtual students through an increasingly strange journey across the history of intelligence, from single-celled life and primitive tools to silicon chips and quantum computing. Told through reconstructed documentaries, game shows, and philosophical detours, this darkly comic, semi-educational, science-fiction audio drama explores history, religion, technology, and what happens when computers begin asking the questions humanity couldn’t be bothered to answer.

Written, directed, scored, sound designed, and produced by Tony LaRocca

Starring: Mary & Waldo Corrales, Bradley Creanzo, Ivy D., Solveig Feragen, Isabella Fumoso, Amanda & Joe LaRocca, Anthony J. LaRocca Sr., Tony LaRocca the Younger, Stan Lobby, Jerry McMahon, Elena, Peter, & Sophia Nazzaro, Heather Pruiksma and Tony Sarrecchia.

Runtime: 1 hour, 18 minutes

Genre: Science fiction / dark comedy / educational/ philosophical audio drama

]]> In a future classroom, an AI teacher guides virtual students through an increasingly strange journey across the history of intelligence, from single-celled life and primitive tools to silicon chips and quantum computing. Told through reconstructed documentaries, game shows, and philosophical detours, this darkly comic, semi-educational, science-fiction audio drama explores history, religion, technology, and what happens when computers begin asking the questions humanity couldn’t be bothered to answer.

Written, directed, scored, sound designed, and produced by Tony LaRocca

Starring: Mary & Waldo Corrales, Bradley Creanzo, Ivy D., Solveig Feragen, Isabella Fumoso, Amanda & Joe LaRocca, Anthony J. LaRocca Sr., Tony LaRocca the Younger, Stan Lobby, Jerry McMahon, Elena, Peter, & Sophia Nazzaro, Heather Pruiksma and Tony Sarrecchia.

Runtime: 1 hour, 18 minutes

Genre: Science fiction / dark comedy / educational/ philosophical audio drama

]]> Tony LaRocca true No 4702 11 full 010: The Evidence Before Our Eyes - Renee Good and America’s Turning Point 010: The Evidence Before Our Eyes - Renee Good and America’s Turning Point https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/010-the-evidence-before-our-eyes-renee-good-and-america-s-turning-point/ https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/010-the-evidence-before-our-eyes-renee-good-and-america-s-turning-point/#comments Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:35:32 -0400 EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/012c8bfd-179e-38bc-a149-d5bac032b615 In the face of the Renee Good shooting and its ongoing aftermath, your intrepid podcaster asks the questions that refuse to go away: What kind of country do we actually want America to be, and how much are we willing to excuse?

]]> In the face of the Renee Good shooting and its ongoing aftermath, your intrepid podcaster asks the questions that refuse to go away: What kind of country do we actually want America to be, and how much are we willing to excuse?

]]> Tony LaRocca true No 1924 10 full 009: The Filler Episode 009: The Filler Episode https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/009-the-filler-episode/ https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/009-the-filler-episode/#comments Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:23:30 -0300 EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/751bfd9f-38f0-34cb-83e8-bfd0ab294cce Halloween, a few not-so-deep thoughts, a taste of things to come, and just a dash of politics. All lactose, gluten, and GMO-free!

]]> Halloween, a few not-so-deep thoughts, a taste of things to come, and just a dash of politics. All lactose, gluten, and GMO-free!

]]> Tony LaRocca true No 1388 9 full 008: Letting the Hate Flow! Trump, Kirk, Kimmel, and the First Amendment Under Siege 008: Letting the Hate Flow! Trump, Kirk, Kimmel, and the First Amendment Under Siege https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/008-letting-the-hate-flow-trump-kirk-kimmel-and-the-first-amendment-under-siege/ https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/008-letting-the-hate-flow-trump-kirk-kimmel-and-the-first-amendment-under-siege/#comments Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:55:15 -0300 EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/47328942-9c48-3a3c-baea-7aa01cad1b61 What happens when criticizing the president becomes a crime, when free speech is rebranded as “hate”? From Charlie Kirk’s death to school shootings, from the First and Second Amendments to late-night satire, let's peel back the rhetoric, the power moves, and the danger to society. What does this redefinition of dissent under Trump really cost us — and can free speech survive the spin?

]]> What happens when criticizing the president becomes a crime, when free speech is rebranded as “hate”? From Charlie Kirk’s death to school shootings, from the First and Second Amendments to late-night satire, let's peel back the rhetoric, the power moves, and the danger to society. What does this redefinition of dissent under Trump really cost us — and can free speech survive the spin?

]]> Tony LaRocca false No 3242 8 full 007: Perspiration-Free Perspectives - Dr. Egotist's 100% Snake Oil Self-Help Remedies! 007: Perspiration-Free Perspectives - Dr. Egotist's 100% Snake Oil Self-Help Remedies! https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/007-perspiration-free-perspectives-dr-egotists-100-snake-oil-self-help-remedies/ https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/007-perspiration-free-perspectives-dr-egotists-100-snake-oil-self-help-remedies/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:12:15 -0300 EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/ce88b138-52a5-31ee-aa80-7e2887bc2373 In this episode, our completely unlicensed quack of a podcaster delves into the fun, fascinating world of anxiety, complete with ways to help yourself through it.

]]> In this episode, our completely unlicensed quack of a podcaster delves into the fun, fascinating world of anxiety, complete with ways to help yourself through it.

]]> Tony LaRocca false No 2010 7 full 006: TDS - Truth Derangement Syndrome 006: TDS - Truth Derangement Syndrome https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/006-tds-truth-derangement-syndrome/ https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/006-tds-truth-derangement-syndrome/#comments Sun, 07 Sep 2025 09:15:51 -0300 EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/c526a942-a569-348d-b50f-c880a2daa9e8 In which our intrepid podcaster rants about how Trump and the GOP have betrayed Republican values while also taking random pot shots at the Left. Flavored with a smidgen of speculation, a pinch of naughty language, and a dash of good old-fashioned conspiracy theory!

]]> In which our intrepid podcaster rants about how Trump and the GOP have betrayed Republican values while also taking random pot shots at the Left. Flavored with a smidgen of speculation, a pinch of naughty language, and a dash of good old-fashioned conspiracy theory!

]]> Tony LaRocca true No 4084 6 full 005: A Returning Stream of Consciousness, Dreams, and Political Restraint 005: A Returning Stream of Consciousness, Dreams, and Political Restraint https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/005-a-returning-stream-of-consciousness-dreams-and-political-restraint/ https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/005-a-returning-stream-of-consciousness-dreams-and-political-restraint/#comments Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:53:24 -0300 EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/c153c7c3-401a-3840-bec7-9a64615fe5ae After a four-year hiatus, The Egotistical Podcast is back – this time with a fresh, free-flowing format. No interviews, no script – just me sharing whatever’s on my mind in a stream-of-consciousness style.

This episode dives into the fascinating world of dreams (with just a small side of political ranting). Pop in your earbuds, and enjoy!

]]> After a four-year hiatus, The Egotistical Podcast is back – this time with a fresh, free-flowing format. No interviews, no script – just me sharing whatever’s on my mind in a stream-of-consciousness style.

This episode dives into the fascinating world of dreams (with just a small side of political ranting). Pop in your earbuds, and enjoy!

]]> Tony LaRocca true No 1119 5 full Writing Writing https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/004-writing/ https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/004-writing/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:55:13 -0300 EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/2bb496ca-4a67-35de-b20f-3e90bd7f8292 Fellow author Brian Hartman discusses writing, editing, literary influences, and reads an excerpt from one of his short stories. (Warning: explicit language.)

]]> Fellow author Brian Hartman discusses writing, editing, literary influences, and reads an excerpt from one of his short stories. (Warning: explicit language.)

]]> Tony LaRocca true No 1547 4 full Anthony J. LaRocca Sr. Anthony J. LaRocca Sr. https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/003-anthony-j-larocca-sr/ https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/003-anthony-j-larocca-sr/#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2021 20:54:56 -0300 EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/638d283b-5172-329e-8af3-c41ec9e132e1 003: Anthony J. LaRocca Sr.

My father, at the age of 89, tells stories from LaRocca family history spanning three generations - from his grandfather’s emigration from Sicily to America to his own trials in the Korean War, and culminating with his meeting my mother. A must hear!

]]> 003: Anthony J. LaRocca Sr.

My father, at the age of 89, tells stories from LaRocca family history spanning three generations - from his grandfather’s emigration from Sicily to America to his own trials in the Korean War, and culminating with his meeting my mother. A must hear!

]]> Tony LaRocca true No 2964 3 full Therapy Therapy https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/therapy-1626388160/ https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/therapy-1626388160/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:29:36 -0300 EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/8588fea4-9527-303f-b988-4ba6bbfb9015 Therapist Connie Merriman talks with us about depression, trauma, and addiction, along with some techniques to help overcome anxiety and panic.

]]> Therapist Connie Merriman talks with us about depression, trauma, and addiction, along with some techniques to help overcome anxiety and panic.

]]> Tony LaRocca true No 2228 2 full Adoption Adoption https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/adoption-1625792962/ https://EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/e/adoption-1625792962/#comments Thu, 08 Jul 2021 22:36:46 -0300 EgotistPodcast.podbean.com/bdab0489-d600-3e06-b17a-ab62d767fde6 Vivian Miller (nom de guerre) tells us her experiences and views as an adoptee, along with her advice and insights for parents.

]]> Vivian Miller (nom de guerre) tells us her experiences and views as an adoptee, along with her advice and insights for parents.

]]> Vivian Miller (nom de guerre) tells us her experiences and views as an adoptee, along with her advice and insights for parents. Tony LaRocca false No 1615 1 full