This episode was inspired by the frustration brought about by the initial controlled demo of the U$ Dollar being backed by the gold standard, and what led to its last vestiges as the powers that be tricked us through it. It's a rundown of the first half of the 20th century's monetary system. We apologize for the redundancy, and we hope you find this episode as enjoyable as it is informative. Pardon the antics..Cheers!

Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select retailers local to the central Vermont region, including The Beverage Warehouse (The Bevi) in Winooski, Crossroads, The Wine Vault / The Vermont Beer Collective in Waterbury, The Local in Middlesex, Morrisville Beverage (MoBev), Brewfest Beverage in Ludlow, The Strafford General Store, Three Branch Wines in Bethel, Commodities in Stowe, and The Stowe Public House.

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This episode was inspired by the frustration brought about by the initial controlled demo of the U$ Dollar being backed by the gold standard, and what led to its last vestiges as the powers that be tricked us through it. And how we finally found something exceptional that came out of communism: all the good people trying to flee from it... Congratulations Alex Ovechkin on becoming the NHL's GOAT. Cheers!

Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select retailers local to the central Vermont region, including The Beverage Warehouse (The Bevi) in Winooski, Crossroads, The Wine Vault / The Vermont Beer Collective in Waterbury, The Local in Middlesex, Morrisville Beverage (MoBev), Brewfest Beverage in Ludlow, The Strafford General Store, Three Branch Wines in Bethel, Commodities in Stowe, and The Stowe Public House.

For more information on Humbiont beverages, be sure to check out our website: https://www.humbiont.com/

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And be sure to check out Cognitive Liberty wherever books are sold!

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This episode was recorded in April 2025, when we discussed the dynamics of phobias, how they change over time, and what they signal in terms of our comforts and discomforts. Sooner or later, we need to make a leap of faith and trust in our heart of hearts that everything will work itself out in the end. The United States was founded on this principle of risk-taking, and allowing nature (the free market mechanism) to weed out the bugs. You can't control it, no matter how much governments and bankers may try to. Thanks for listening, folks. We hope you enjoy it!

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Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select retailers local to the central Vermont region, including The Beverage Warehouse (The Bevi) in Winooski, Crossroads, The Wine Vault / The Vermont Beer Collective in Waterbury, The Local in Middlesex, Morrisville Beverage (MoBev), Brewfest Beverage in Ludlow, The Strafford General Store, Three Branch Wines in Bethel, Commodities in Stowe, and The Stowe Public House.

For more information on Humbiont beverages, be sure to check out our website: https://www.humbiont.com

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This was our third annual St. Patties Day episode, recorded on March 16th, 2025 (the day before the holiday). We got into a good flow of topics that stemmed from an Irish staple: The Spud. Before we knew it we were talking about God, drugs, the process and concept of wu wei, and its polar opposite: our tendency to have instant gratification. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. Cheers!

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Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select retailers local to the central Vermont region, including The Beverage Warehouse (The Bevi) in Winooski, Crossroads, The Wine Vault and The Vermont Beer Collective in Waterbury, The Local in Middlesex, Morrisville Beverage (MoBev), Brewfest Beverage in Ludlow, Coburn's general store in South Strafford, Three Branch Wines in Bethel, Commodities in Stowe, and The Stowe Public House.

For more information on Humbiont beverages, be sure to check out our website: https://www.humbiont.com/ And feel free to follow us on Instagram @humbiontfermentary and @harmonic_homesteading.

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In this episode, we briefly explore how interwoven the food chain is, and that we are just a small fraction in the web of its entanglement. Our bread and circuses are more chains than actual food; a cornucopia of distractions equipped with bad movies, adrenaline-inducing sports, and recurring nightmares. In truth, it's our unique linguistic talents, creative abilities, and philosophies that put us at the top of any hierarchical pyramid whatsoever. Please enjoy!

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Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select retailers local to the central Vermont region, including The Beverage Warehouse (The Bevi) in Winooski, Crossroads, The Wine Vault and The Vermont Beer Collective in Waterbury, The Local in Middlesex, Morrisville Beverage (MoBev), Brewfest Beverage in Ludlow, Coburn's general store in South Strafford, Three Branch Wines in Bethel, Commodities in Stowe, and The Stowe Public House.

For more information on Humbiont beverages, be sure to check out our website: https://www.humbiont.com/ And feel free to follow us on Instagram @humbiontfermentary and @harmonic_homesteading.

And be sure to check out Cognitive Liberty wherever books are sold!

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In this episode, we unpacked the mysteries of consumerism vs. necessity and how the rat race dictates what we should have rather than what we need. We also talked about skepticism vs. true skepticism, and how our ability to maintain logic but also an open mind lays the foundation for self-accountability and self-leadership. Entitlements are simply debts that you pay before you owe. Don't be afraid to spend your bread at the circus. Cheers!

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Humbiont beverages can be purchased at The Waitsfield Farmers Market and other select retailers local to the central Vermont region, including The Beverage Warehouse (The Bevi), Crossroads, The Wine Vault, The Vermont Beer Collective, The Local, Morrisville Beverage (MoBev), Coburn's general store, Commodities, and The Stowe Public House. Be sure to check out our website: https://www.humbiont.com/

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In this episode, we dove down a rabbit hole to subjective vs. objective idealism and the dynamic play of opposites. We explored the science fiction of the world and how they get misconstrued as science-fact and vice versa. We bounced around on topics on this one, trying to keep it light but also topic-sensitive and effervescent. Enjoy!

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Thanks to our sponsor, Humbionty Fermentary! They will be at The Waitsfield Farmers Market and The Stowe Farmers Market this summer of 2025. Additionally, Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select retailers local to the central Vermont region, including The Beverage Warehouse (The Bevi) in Winooski, Crossroads, The Wine Vault and The Vermont Beer Collective in Waterbury, The Local in Middlesex, Morrisville Beverage (MoBev), Brewfest Beverage in Ludlow, Coburn's general store in South Strafford, Three Branch Wines in Bethel, Commodities in Stowe, and The Stowe Public House.

For more information on Humbiont beverages, be sure to check out our website: https://www.humbiont.com/ And feel free to follow us on Instagram @humbiontfermentary and @harmonic_homesteading.

And be sure to check out Cognitive Liberty wherever books are sold!

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This episode was recorded in mid-February 2025, at which point we discussed recreational sports, the longevity and flexibility of genes, and how these can be activated by lifestyle. We unpacked how having a fair society means having a free society, one that's accountable to its people, for the people. A society that's not accountable to its people may very well not be a successful one. We all have to be team players in this arena. Enjoy, and thanks for listening!

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Humbiont beverages can be purchased at select retailers local to the central Vermont region, including The Beverage Warehouse (The Bevi) in Winooski, Crossroads, The Wine Vault and The Vermont Beer Collective in Waterbury, The Local in Middlesex, Morrisville Beverage (MoBev), Brewfest Beverage in Ludlow, Coburn's general store in South Strafford, Three Branch Wines in Bethel, Commodities in Stowe, and The Stowe Public House.

For more information on Humbiont beverages, be sure to check out our website: https://www.humbiont.com/ And feel free to follow us on Instagram @humbiontfermentary and @harmonic_homesteading.

And be sure to check out Cognitive Liberty wherever books are sold!

Thank you for listening and for all your support!

ChrisP & Tono