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EP #31 | Hazony Attacks the Enlightenment

On December 30th 2019, the YouTube channel Prager University released a video narrated by bible scholar and political theorist Yoram Hazony discussing the Enlightenment. Hazony makes eight major claims about the Enlightenment and while there are some thoughtful arguments against the Enlightenment, Hazony has not made them. In this episode of Open College, Dr. Hicks points out the flaws in Hazony’s augments and shows why this video is an example of special-pleading history.

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Episode 07 – Marco Kyris – Uncaged: A Stand-In Story

During his early 20’s, Marco Kyris moved to LA and began studying acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. He landed a few bit parts, but worked primarily in the restaurant industry.

In the early 1990s Marco landed a gig as Nicolas Cage’s stand-in. Unlike others in the industry, Marco would retain that roll for 10 years on multiple blockbuster films building a career and eventually financial freedom. While working in Hollywood Marco had been simultaneously investing and renovating properties in Toronto.

Marco now spends his time working on a variety of project including his podcast called “Babble, Bullshit, and Beyond”, and his documentary about his career in Hollywood which has received numerous awards.

Marco Kyris’s Persoanl Website:
(Images from Marco’s time with Nic here, as well as links to his podcast)
https://www.mkyris.com

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EP #30 | The Real Scrooge

We all know the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. Or do we? At least 20 movie versions of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol have been produced, along with innumerable stage plays and live reading. Who was Ebenezer Scrooge? Was his character the Villain according to Socialism, the Homo Economicus and Savvy Investor, the hero of the Anti-Over-Commercialized-Christmas crowd?

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Episode 06 – Rey Rey Marie – Fit at 50

Rey Rey Marie is a single mother of two who decided her life needed drastic changes. In 2011 at the age of 42 she joined the military. Shortly after she began focusing on fitness and an entirely new life style. Rey Rey now works for the Canadian Armed Forces, is a working model and professional part time model and actor. Rey Rey is quickly becoming an inspiration to women online communicating a message of empowerment, self determination and a healthy lifestyle to women all ages, around the world through her social media platforms. Buy Rey Rey’s calendar online at http://www.reyreymarie.com Rey Rey Marie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reyreymarie1/ Instagram: @rey_reymarie.

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Episode 08 | The Histrionic Woman Defence

I’ve been talking about comedian and talk show host Mike Bullard, who had stalking charges against him thrown out of court but never got his vindication after two years of legal hell. And this is where his current defamation suit may make a difference.

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Episode 05 – Mark Breslin Mr. Yuk Yuks

Mark Breslin, is a Canadian entrepreneur, stand-up comedian and actor best known for being the co-founder (along with Joel Axler) of Yuk Yuk’s, the largest chain of comedy clubs in Canada. On December 29, 2017, he was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada. Breslin has produced such television programs as The Late Show with Joan Rivers for Fox Broadcasting, Yuk Yuk’s – the TV show for CBC TV and Mondo Taboo, two pay-per-view specials for The Movie Network and The Yuk Yuk’s Great Canadian Laugh Off annual TV special for The Comedy Network, which he also hosts. He was executive producer on Friday Night with Ralph Benmergui for CBC TV and Yuk Yuk’s 25th Anniversary Special for the Comedy Network. He was also a story consultant for the first two seasons of Kenny vs. Spenny for CBC TV and Showcase and an associate producer of Petal Pushers on HGTV.

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