'Topics' Pocast

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Comedians Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter address anything and everything with their podcast, “Topics”. This funny duo have previously collaborated on “The State”, “Stella”, “Michael and Michael Have Issues” and many other film and stage projects. With “Topics”, the 2 Michael's examine thoughtful issues like gender roles, power and propaganda and even time travel with sharp wit, intelligent humor, sincerity and sarcasm.

This week marks the final episode of the first season of “Topics”. Black and Showalter used this momentous occasion to examine the nature of love. There are many kinds of love. Brotherly love, parent to a child and the love of an idea are a few that came up, but most of the show was dedicated to the greatest love of all... self love. Black and Showalter debated the best ways to achieved self love, with Showalter claiming that the correct method to love yourself is by being a good person and being honest and forthright. Black agreed, but went on to say that “It also doesn't hurt to have a six pack.” Black further went on to explain that he has an amazing six pack and it makes him feel good to look at it. Showalter played devils advocate for awhile but ultimately poked a hole in Black's theory when he explained that Black's abs look weird and make people uncomfortable.

So what did we learn. We learned that there are many kinds of love, but none more important than loving yourself. Self love is difficult to achieve because even if you do a thousand crunches everyday, all it takes is for one person to say that you should spend more time on your legs for self doubt to come pouring back in. “Topics” is taking a break for awhile but you can hear all of the episodes from season one at iTunes.