Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:06:58 -0500 https://nothingisblackandwhite.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Nothing is Black & White yes 6d1e1a4d-fc86-5ab0-a9ae-d4bde12d523b Lucas & Tim episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Lucas & Tim https://storage.buzzsprout.com/gmp9c49nlvjp4od6ioka46nzcnmh?.jpg Modern Day Slavery We give our thoughts about what might constitute modern day slavery. In as much as we think we are free why is it most of us still feel stressed, weighed down, overwhelmed and maybe even depressed? We explain why that might be and what it could take to break free from those shackles...

]]> We give our thoughts about what might constitute modern day slavery. In as much as we think we are free why is it most of us still feel stressed, weighed down, overwhelmed and maybe even depressed? We explain why that might be and what it could take to break free from those shackles...

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-14755942 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0400 3132 1 21 full false Gratitude, Humility & Entitlement We're back with another episode after quite a hiatus. We come back with a bit of positivity this time as we decide to focus on the wisdom that comes from having gratitude, and how this might relate to humility and entitlement.

]]> We're back with another episode after quite a hiatus. We come back with a bit of positivity this time as we decide to focus on the wisdom that comes from having gratitude, and how this might relate to humility and entitlement.

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-14560418 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500 3332 20 full false Should Women Have to Work? Another discussion this time addressing how gender roles have impacted our society at large. We focus on the evolution of women in our employability market, what that means for men, and how we can stave off the nihilism that can be brought about by being rendered 'useless'.

]]> Another discussion this time addressing how gender roles have impacted our society at large. We focus on the evolution of women in our employability market, what that means for men, and how we can stave off the nihilism that can be brought about by being rendered 'useless'.

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-12654524 Sat, 15 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 4930 1 19 full true Is Porn Natural? In this episode we explore whether porn is a natural phenomenon or something that has come about from the comforts of the modern world. 

]]> In this episode we explore whether porn is a natural phenomenon or something that has come about from the comforts of the modern world. 

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-12396472 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:00:00 -0500 3939 1 18 full true How Many Genders Are There? If you are as perplexed as we are about gender ideologies then tune in to this episode where we talk about why people might believe there could be more than two genders. We address how it can easily be conflated with sexuality and whether compelled speech around gender will do us any justice in the long run.

]]> If you are as perplexed as we are about gender ideologies then tune in to this episode where we talk about why people might believe there could be more than two genders. We address how it can easily be conflated with sexuality and whether compelled speech around gender will do us any justice in the long run.

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-12234533 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500 4003 1 17 full true Is Marriage Worth It? In this episode we discuss whether marriage is worth it and still relevant in the 21st Century. 

]]> In this episode we discuss whether marriage is worth it and still relevant in the 21st Century. 

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-11892422 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500 3607 1 16 full true Fetishes: Deal Breaker or Not? Fetishes are something not spoken about enough which is why we have a go at attempting to understand what they're all about. Notwithstanding how personal (as well as embarrassing) they may be to us we try to figure out why they may exist and how we ought to approach our individual fetishes.

]]> Fetishes are something not spoken about enough which is why we have a go at attempting to understand what they're all about. Notwithstanding how personal (as well as embarrassing) they may be to us we try to figure out why they may exist and how we ought to approach our individual fetishes.

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-11851069 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500 4525 1 15 full true Should Free Speech be Absolute? Tim and Lucas discuss whether they believe free speech should be absolute in society and why. 

]]> Tim and Lucas discuss whether they believe free speech should be absolute in society and why. 

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-11810937 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0500 4971 1 14 full true Pro-Life Vs. Pro-Choice We're back with another podcast and delve straight into what has been a difficult topic to contend with; whether it's morally justifiable to prevent a women from having an abortion. We try to grasp why abortion has had such a polarising effect on our society and attempt to explore whether there are any compelling reasons to force a women to bring an unwanted child into the world.

]]> We're back with another podcast and delve straight into what has been a difficult topic to contend with; whether it's morally justifiable to prevent a women from having an abortion. We try to grasp why abortion has had such a polarising effect on our society and attempt to explore whether there are any compelling reasons to force a women to bring an unwanted child into the world.

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-11767104 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500 4779 1 13 full true Is Cultural Appropriation a Thing? Lucas and I discuss the good, bad and ugly of cultural appropriation. 

]]> Lucas and I discuss the good, bad and ugly of cultural appropriation. 

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-11239164 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400 4703 1 12 full true The Right to Bear Arms In this episdode we discuss the right to bear arms in the 21st century. 

]]> In this episdode we discuss the right to bear arms in the 21st century. 

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-11103505 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400 4787 1 11 full true China vs The West In this episode we explore the differences between life in the West and China using Lucas' experiences living in both China and Western Europe. We also discuss the rise of China and the potential threat that it poses to Western values. Enjoy!

]]> In this episode we explore the differences between life in the West and China using Lucas' experiences living in both China and Western Europe. We also discuss the rise of China and the potential threat that it poses to Western values. Enjoy!

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-10879264 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 18:00:00 -0400 5375 1 10 full true Racial Pride vs National Pride Should we be proud of our race or is that too divisive? Should we be proud of our nation or is that too antagonistic? We talk about why some of us might be more inclined to manifest racial pride than national pride. We talk about why others might be more inclined to manifest national pride rather than racial pride. Whilst contrasting our 'race' with our nation, we attempt to define whether it's healthy to have pride about our culture, and how we can be more inclusive when brandishing our colours. 

]]> Should we be proud of our race or is that too divisive? Should we be proud of our nation or is that too antagonistic? We talk about why some of us might be more inclined to manifest racial pride than national pride. We talk about why others might be more inclined to manifest national pride rather than racial pride. Whilst contrasting our 'race' with our nation, we attempt to define whether it's healthy to have pride about our culture, and how we can be more inclusive when brandishing our colours. 

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-10685029 Thu, 26 May 2022 04:00:00 -0400 5155 1 9 full true Rising Rates of Depression in the West Depression seems to have run rampant in the West. Our society has been encumbered with unprecedented levels of anxiety. We discuss why that might be and why the ways in which we cope with anxiety have come to no avail.

]]> Depression seems to have run rampant in the West. Our society has been encumbered with unprecedented levels of anxiety. We discuss why that might be and why the ways in which we cope with anxiety have come to no avail.

]]> Buzzsprout-10507968 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0400 5744 1 8 full true All Men Are Inherently Homophobic Touching on the particular dynamic that all men have with sexuality, we discuss whether all men are in fact inherently homophobic. We talk about what might contribute to homophobic attitudes as well as the inverse; what might stave someone off from retaining homophobic proclivities.

]]> Touching on the particular dynamic that all men have with sexuality, we discuss whether all men are in fact inherently homophobic. We talk about what might contribute to homophobic attitudes as well as the inverse; what might stave someone off from retaining homophobic proclivities.

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-10382571 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400 5822 1 7 full true Interracial Dating vs Same-race Dating Versia joins the podcast to share his stories concerning interracial dating alongside our co-host Lucas- who is also in an 'interracial relationship'. We talk about what some of the challenges might be when dating across 'races' with our discussion culminating in what we believe to be the defining qualities of any functional relationship regardless of race.

]]> Versia joins the podcast to share his stories concerning interracial dating alongside our co-host Lucas- who is also in an 'interracial relationship'. We talk about what some of the challenges might be when dating across 'races' with our discussion culminating in what we believe to be the defining qualities of any functional relationship regardless of race.

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-10323773 Sat, 26 Mar 2022 23:00:00 -0400 6715 1 6 full true Is Fat Beautiful? We’re joined by a guest in this episode who gives us the run-down of what it’s like to feel “fat”. We talk about whether “fat” can actually be perceived as beautiful and whether that might differ across gender roles. We attempt to define when it might be okay to hold 'that bit of extra weight' and how one might approach fitness and dieting if it is as daunting as it has been for our guest on the podcast.

]]> We’re joined by a guest in this episode who gives us the run-down of what it’s like to feel “fat”. We talk about whether “fat” can actually be perceived as beautiful and whether that might differ across gender roles. We attempt to define when it might be okay to hold 'that bit of extra weight' and how one might approach fitness and dieting if it is as daunting as it has been for our guest on the podcast.

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-10271901 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 23:00:00 -0400 5720 1 5 full true Do we need God? We attempt to tackle the most abstruse concept since time immemorial; whether God could exist or not. We discuss what role that could play within our lives and whether we actually need God to live the optimal versions of our own lives.

]]> We attempt to tackle the most abstruse concept since time immemorial; whether God could exist or not. We discuss what role that could play within our lives and whether we actually need God to live the optimal versions of our own lives.

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-10236408 Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500 5485 1 4 full true Parenting Mistakes to Avoid We address parenting mistakes we should all attempt to avoid when taking on what can be a daunting task to raise a child. We try to look at the different perspectives  of child rearing while also considering the cultural differences which may come to play in a child's upbringing.

]]> We address parenting mistakes we should all attempt to avoid when taking on what can be a daunting task to raise a child. We try to look at the different perspectives  of child rearing while also considering the cultural differences which may come to play in a child's upbringing.

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-10166078 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500 7675 1 3 full true Gay Dating vs Straight Dating In this episode we talk about what the differences are between gay and straight dating,  whether there are any real differences, and some of our personal experiences dating as a heterosexual and homosexual man.

]]> In this episode we talk about what the differences are between gay and straight dating,  whether there are any real differences, and some of our personal experiences dating as a heterosexual and homosexual man.

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-10020484 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500 6012 1 2 full true Is there such thing as white privilege? In our first ever episode, we discuss whether we believe white privilege exists in the context of contemporary Western society.

]]> In our first ever episode, we discuss whether we believe white privilege exists in the context of contemporary Western society.

]]> Lucas & Tim Buzzsprout-9954744 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 04:00:00 -0500 5878 white privilege, nothing, black, white, privilege 1 1 full true