Welcome to episode 59 of Joe Van’s Secret Podcast! Today I have on my fifth guest post COVID-19. We waste no time jumping into Ang Lee's discography, conspiracies- both ludicrous and true, how separation leads to hate, the new viral 'woke and racist' skit on Twitter, Oakville's checkered past AND present, why Canada should not…… Continue reading Context

Joe Van's Secret Podcast

Context

Welcome to episode 58 of Joe Van’s Secret Podcast! Today I have my first NEW guest, post COVID-19. We waste no time jumping into heavy topics such as belief, hard concepts that will ne'er have an answer, working to learn how you want to work, and living situations. It was a blast to have him…… Continue reading What we Observe

What we Observe

In episode thirty-two of Thoughts, I talk about how conflict as an entity is fused to the meaning of life. It is what gives us rise whether we like it or not. Enjoy!

Thoughts: The Conflict with Conflict

In episode thirty-one of Thoughts, I talk about my experience with the video game franchise: Halo. Enjoy!

Thoughts: Halo

Hey everybody! It's ya boy, Joe Van, comin' back at ya with another piece, but this one's different from the rest. In this piece I wanted to recommend some YouTube channels to you guys. These channels are ones I've come across over years of binge-watching YouTuber content. So, they'll come in no particular order, but…… Continue reading Joe Van Recommends

Joe Van Recommends

In episode thirty of Thoughts I gush about love! Oh what a thing to be captured by. Enjoy!

Thoughts: Love

In episode twenty-nine of Thoughts, I go over the MANY different definitions of strength, and discuss how power plays into strength. Enjoy!

Thoughts: Strength and Power

In episode twenty-eight of Thoughts, I talk about the follies of consciousness and what we do with our understanding of them. Enjoy!

Thoughts: Follies of Consciousness

In episode twenty-seven of Thoughts, I dive deep into the philosophical standpoint of Determinism. Is it the truth of reality? One must make up their own mind. Enjoy!

Thoughts: Determinism

Welcome to episode 57 of Joe Van's Secret Podcast! Today I have another 2nd time returning guest come back from the top of the year to discuss their experience during Canada's quarantine time. We talk about Black Lives Matters protests, films to watch, Jay-walking, what the odds are that we live in a simulated reality,…… Continue reading Simulated Frights

Simulated Frights

In episode twenty-six of Thoughts, I discuss the sensation of fear, where it came from, why it lives within us and what one does with it. Enjoy!

Thoughts: Fear

In milestone episode twenty-five of Thoughts, I discuss the pursuit of happiness and how to live a generally good life. Enjoy!

Thoughts: The Good Life

In episode twenty-four of Thoughts, I go over time in all of its complicated simplicity as it draws us ever forward. Enjoy!

Thoughts: Time

In episode twenty-three of Thoughts I go over the heavy subject of substance abuse, what factors play into how it develops and how breaking through mental walls is all part of living a better life. Enjoy!  

Thoughts: Substance Abuse

In episode twenty-two of Thoughts, I talk about the concept of identity, what it is, what it means, where it could come from, and what we make of it. Enjoy!

Thoughts: Identities

Joe Van's Secret Podcast is part of the Joe Van public experience. He writes poetry, thought pieces, is writing a series of novels, and likes to have personal conversations. The podcast is a way to give voice to the every person and their lives and opinions.