The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast PEL Presents PvI#100: Maximizing Turtle Revenue w/ Tim Sniffen and Anthony LeBlanc
Sep 7, 2025
Tim Sniffen, a philosophy acorn turned improv sapling, and Anthony LeBlanc, an improv aficionado who loves philosophy, dive into intriguing topics. They explore the Ship of Theseus, blending philosophy with gaming and discussing narrative choices. The conversation flows into Renaissance rivalries, revealing humorous connections between Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. With whimsical tales of turtles and ethical dilemmas, they critique consumer culture while delighting in the absurdity of corporate decisions and the quirks of turtle care.
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Improv-Podcast Network Origins
- Tim and Anthony introduce themselves as improv-heavy guests with philosophy interest and shared pod connections.
- They joke about Magic Tavern ties and how podcasts create webs of referrals.
Theseus In Pop Culture
- The Ship of Theseus sparks discussion about identity and replacement across media references.
- Bill, Tim, and Anthony link the thought experiment to WandaVision and pop culture interpretations.
Darwin's Tortoise And Longevity
- The group compares Turtle longevity and pop representations across franchises and documentaries.
- They recall Darwin's tortoise Harriet and laugh about turtles outliving owners and cultural responses.
