Constellation, Episode 12 | Bullies, Movie Theater Etiquette, Deathbed Phenomena, Everyday Anxiety
Added 2023-03-29 16:00:05 +0000 UTCLet's get wild: Please welcome legendary game director and designer David Jaffe to Constellation. As you might expect, Jaffe comes packing an interesting topic: What happens when we die? Specifically, what do we make of scientific and anecdotal evidence alike suggesting that dying may not be as straight-forward as we think? Lightening things up is Dustin, who wants to get into the nitty-gritty of movie theater etiquette, which naturally spirals-off into a conversation all about societal etiquette generally. Dagan prods the roundtable about a problem that's currently cropping up, mainly that his son is dealing with a bully. What gives?! Were we bullied (or bullies?) as children? And finally, Colin wraps things up with a Colin-like topic, indeed: The ways anxiety affects our lives in ways big and small on a day-to-day basis, and how we all deal with whatever ails us.
Comments
I really liked the Bully topic. I mostly didn't experience that growing up. I was usually the tallest then biggest kid in school. I was also shy & quiet so I never used my size to bully or intimidate. I like Colin will get out of the way of people. I would see my size as in the way of others so I should make room for others.
Robert F Friemering
2023-05-01 09:39:16 +0000 UTCMy biggest etiquette thing since becoming a parent is these assholes who use “family “ restrooms instead of waiting in line. Like several times I have needed to like rush my son to the bathroom and low and behold there is just some prick using the family restroom cus they couldn’t possibly be bothered to go to the regular restroom and wait 2 damn minutes.
Owen
2023-04-06 17:08:25 +0000 UTCHuh, could've saved myself years of bullying if I'd just got to sucking.
Sam Lee
2023-04-06 10:55:08 +0000 UTCJaffe is so out of pocket, I love it.
mercuryas13
2023-04-05 19:19:52 +0000 UTCMan this was a great conversation. The one about death that trickled into Religion has me riled up. I think it’s silly to imply that intellectual people shouldn’t have Faith or a believe in God. Most people can see there are elements to our existence that are beyond human logic, no matter what you believe. I choose to believe in the God of the Bible based on its historical accuracy and it experiences in my life. All man made religion is probably flawed to some extent because we do not understand the complexities of a higher power. That doesn’t mean God doesn’t exist. But the whole point of Faith is believing without understanding every detail. Some will agree and some will disagree, but those are just my thoughts.
Raymond keys
2023-04-05 18:06:38 +0000 UTCThanks!
Colin Moriarty
2023-04-02 00:45:11 +0000 UTCLikewise, we're enjoying it too.
Colin Moriarty
2023-04-02 00:44:55 +0000 UTCLOL.
Colin Moriarty
2023-04-02 00:44:46 +0000 UTCAgreed.
Colin Moriarty
2023-04-02 00:44:42 +0000 UTCWe should have a culling.
Colin Moriarty
2023-04-02 00:44:32 +0000 UTCThanks!
Colin Moriarty
2023-04-02 00:44:18 +0000 UTCThank you.
Colin Moriarty
2023-04-02 00:44:14 +0000 UTCThanks. =)
Colin Moriarty
2023-04-02 00:44:11 +0000 UTCThanks. =)
Colin Moriarty
2023-04-02 00:43:49 +0000 UTCAbsurd.
Colin Moriarty
2023-04-02 00:43:42 +0000 UTCBe well.
Colin Moriarty
2023-04-02 00:43:31 +0000 UTCThanks!
Colin Moriarty
2023-04-02 00:43:27 +0000 UTCThanks for listening.
Colin Moriarty
2023-04-02 00:43:00 +0000 UTC<3
Colin Moriarty
2023-04-02 00:42:49 +0000 UTCThis episode can't be good for my crippling fear of death
Jose Horrach
2023-04-01 00:24:24 +0000 UTCGreat episode yall, and Jaffe is always such a treat. He brings so much conversation to the table.
lazer_josh
2023-03-31 19:50:32 +0000 UTCBest episode since ep01! Great conversations
Jose Shamisen
2023-03-31 16:01:20 +0000 UTCBest episode so far definitely need more jaffe on every show.
Chris C.
2023-03-31 03:53:19 +0000 UTCWasn’t expecting Jaffe but what a treat. Calling it right now: the ep that he gets on with Gene is probably going to be the all-time fan favorite, or at least most commented. 😄
NeO JD
2023-03-31 01:15:03 +0000 UTCGreat podcast. The problem I have with the billionaire subject is that - and I am out of my depth here - but do we think the money is just sitting in Scrooge Mcduck-type bank? Whether it comes from narcissistic need to "do more," or generate new wealth, these types of greedy, problematic human behaviors - by their nature - lead to the expansion of goods and services, and the creation of new ones. Its kind of the beauty of capitalism - it civilizes us. In turn, I think if we put some kind of cap on wealth, it would led to an even more decadent society.
Jesse V
2023-03-31 01:01:44 +0000 UTCTruly a great podcast, love having Jaffe on, and can’t wait to see Jaffe and Gene Park on at the same time 🤩!
Ryan Harvey
2023-03-31 00:52:06 +0000 UTCBullying was a new concept to me when I came to America, and I believe it was mostly racially motivated towards me growing up. Conversations on the topic are triggering lost memories, and it feels like a constellation coming together. Ooooo
Asique Alam
2023-03-31 00:45:52 +0000 UTCJaffe's questioning always brings out such interesting conversation. Love the flexibility Constellation allows to have all these other guests on
Vinny Pepperoni
2023-03-30 23:24:37 +0000 UTCIf you're ever cornered in the bathroom, get to SUCKIN'.
Andrew Christensen
2023-03-30 21:55:47 +0000 UTCLoved having Jaffe, he brings an interesting perspective and isn’t afraid to talk about or ask anything.
Jordan
2023-03-30 20:59:41 +0000 UTCGREAT episode as usual, one counter argument to the theater talking/disruption topic. I understand that some of you (mostly Jaffe?) might think that it's more of a 'what did you expect when you go at "time-X or show-Y" kinda thing. HOWEVER the problem with that is that those people went to a place where the rules are very clearly stated on signs as well as the enormous screen AND typically said out loud in some form of commercial before the movie starts. Don't talk, don't text, don't use your phone...don't ruin the movie for someone else. It'd be different if the rules weren't literally posted and reiterated in each and every theater.
Lou & Rei Loper
2023-03-30 16:25:46 +0000 UTCStill have an hour left, but having Jaffe on this is fantastic.
Mike Collins
2023-03-30 16:19:44 +0000 UTCI completely agree with Dustin and Colin about etiquette. There's a large portion of society who do not know how to act like decent human beings and have zero concern for how their behavior affects others. Movie theaters and airplanes are prime examples of this. If you can't sit in a movie theater for a couple hours without talking or using your phone, don't go.
Michael Brennan
2023-03-30 15:46:43 +0000 UTCJaffe just might be my favorite person I’ve never met. I could listen to him forever. Loved the episode! Please more Jaffe!!
Alex Gates
2023-03-30 13:11:16 +0000 UTCYou guys talking about how people just don't help anymore like you helping that woman with her purse Colin resonates with me. That's one of the reasons I moved from Vancouver to Calgary. I like that everyone is so friendly here and willing to go out of their way to help compared to Vancouver. And just recently a guy was stabbed to death at a Starbucks in Vancouver and died in a bloody mess while a guy in the background is sipping his fucking coffee. Like what has this world become?
Luke Silletta
2023-03-30 07:31:58 +0000 UTCTried listening, but this Jaffe guy - this is not my kind of guy.
Joseph Gedgaudas
2023-03-30 05:06:02 +0000 UTCIn the morning
Caz
2023-03-30 04:32:11 +0000 UTCWhat a great show. Far out, this is such an interesting listen every week.
Andy T
2023-03-30 02:49:21 +0000 UTCJaffe is a good dude. His passion and compassion opens hearts and elevates the conversation. Can’t wait to hear from him again
Jacob R.
2023-03-30 02:34:48 +0000 UTCLove Jaffe on this episode. He is incredibly intelligent.
Dakota Brown
2023-03-29 23:45:58 +0000 UTCShout out to Dagan for saying "Fraser" properly. It's my last name too and it's not like the TV show. Fraser is like laser. Frasier? Do whatever you want
joefray_
2023-03-29 22:45:03 +0000 UTCMay I make a suggestion? I'd love time stamps for the different topics.
Sutter Kaine
2023-03-29 22:16:49 +0000 UTCColin, I just don't think people fathom how big 1 billion dollars is. I think sharing this exercise on the show could make people go wow. If someone gave you $1 every minute of every day, it would take one year and 330 days to earn a million dollars. However, to earn a billion dollars it would take over 1,902 years!! People think of having a million dollar home as a major deal. If you had a billion dollars you could buy one thousand homes that cost a million dollars. One billion dollars is just unfathomably big.
Brian Presley
2023-03-29 21:46:51 +0000 UTC13/10 would absolutely body anyone who dared bully dear, sweet Dagan.
Derek Davis
2023-03-29 21:38:03 +0000 UTCYoooo this was a top tier episode and all of these topics really resonated. Love the show and love to see some Jaffe.
Eric the human
2023-03-29 21:09:25 +0000 UTCBest Stelly so far!
Nemesis Enforcer
2023-03-29 20:39:28 +0000 UTCIt's a pet peeve of mine when people think atheism is "I KNOW there is no god"...Sure, those people exist, but it is not what atheism is- Google it. Atheism is the LACK of disbelief in the existence of god's or god. One can be an atheist AND agnostic - they are not mutually exclusive. In fact, ALL agnostics ARE necessarily atheists because they do not believe in any specific God. It doesn't mean a lack of an open mind, it's just a statement of a current mindset. Colin and Jaffe; you two are both by definition atheists.
Jason
2023-03-29 20:21:56 +0000 UTCQuick thing about the movie theater etiquette...we saw John Wick 4 this weekend...and someone brought a CHILD, like a little child, to see this movie. The kid was probably 3-5 years old tops, and the kid was not quiet at all during the movie. Of all of the movies not to bring a child to, that's probably the one. There were so many people looking at them trying to burn a hole in their head, and the parents did absolutely nothing to keep the kid quiet. It was wild.
Lou & Rei Loper
2023-03-29 20:05:47 +0000 UTCGreat episode for someone with death anxiety, LFG
RoughSlpr
2023-03-29 20:01:33 +0000 UTCthe reason people aren’t as civilized today as opposed to 20 years ago is because people got to used to saying whatever they wanted on social media with no repercussions then took that into real life, or that would be my theory at least
Trevor Myers
2023-03-29 19:59:40 +0000 UTCFinally made it back from all those meetings, now to settle in for the best podcast in the 'verse 👌
Lou & Rei Loper
2023-03-29 19:52:57 +0000 UTCI love that David doesn’t backdown from asking provocative questions. Best episode yet imo!
Conor Wilson
2023-03-29 19:35:47 +0000 UTC💯💯 My 9 year daughter recently got in trouble because she slapped a boy on the bus after he threw her backpack. They told her she should have used words, I told her I wasn't mad, the boy didn't do it again. Obviously this is going to vary from child to child though, there's a difference between standing up for yourself and using violence to settle every problem. Then ultimately, it's up to each parent to raise their own kids so they see fit.
Tonys_Always_Write
2023-03-29 19:10:38 +0000 UTCDagan, your dad was right when it comes to bullies. Doesn't matter if your son gets in trouble or even if he loses the fight. The only way to end bullying is is to throw down. The bully realizes it's not worth it to mess with you if you're going to fight them even if you "lose"
Chris Evans
2023-03-29 18:37:21 +0000 UTCdream blunt rotation
Gene Park
2023-03-29 17:16:15 +0000 UTCGood topics, good crew, super excited for this!
Gaelan K
2023-03-29 16:58:25 +0000 UTCMy wife and I went to see “It Follows” at an AMC where they have the Giant recliner seats. I snitched on the teenage girl next to my wife giving her boyfriend a hand jibber. No regrets. Maybe sit all the way in the back. Although I would have wanted the same if I was in High School. On another note I remember seeing Freddy’s final nightmare in 3D with those red and green glasses when I was about 5 years old in the 90s. That movie still haunts me until this day. Shout out to my mom for that great family night at the commodore theatre in Brooklyn NY.
Michael Mashpotato
2023-03-29 16:56:47 +0000 UTCI heard Jaffe's voice and gasped with excitement. A real treat having the legend on the show!
Geoff
2023-03-29 16:41:02 +0000 UTCOooh nice, just heard Jaffe pipe in, this should be a fun one.
Jason Bolla
2023-03-29 16:14:15 +0000 UTCThank you for the new "Stelly".
Namistai25
2023-03-29 16:13:17 +0000 UTCDammit, I'm going to be in a meeting for the next 2-4 hours! How am I supposed to wait for this to fill my ear holes 😢
Lou & Rei Loper
2023-03-29 16:06:56 +0000 UTCOh boy !
Kasual7
2023-03-29 16:06:10 +0000 UTCHell yeah! You got Jaffe on Stelly🤘 can't wait to listen, thanks for the great conversation Sacred Crew
Andrew roman
2023-03-29 16:04:38 +0000 UTCAlways a pleasure to hear more from Jaffe at 2x speed.
Matthew Two T's
2023-03-29 16:01:43 +0000 UTC
