Necessary Bullshit Podcast is an experimental, ongoing conversation, between a thespian and a philosopher. Hosts Josh Simpson and Ian Savage tackle issues in philosophy, politics, society and culture, the media, film and entertainment. Josh received his Bachelors of Fine Arts in Performance Arts from Southern Oregon University and is currently in the graduate program for Clinical Counselling at Capella University. He is an actor and a 2013 company member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and is currently a company member of the Eugene Shakespeare in the Park. He is also a writer and social commentator, writing on issues of love, relationships, mental illness, and optimism. He writes on his personal blog at https://jstheonlyoneblog.blogspot.com/ Ian received his Bachelors of Science in Philosophy at the University of Oregon. He is a writer and novelist, writing about topics varying from Nietzsche, nihilism and pessimism, values, liberalism in politics, science fiction and its commentary on current issues, and existentialism. He writes over at https://www.medium.com/@modernoverman You can follow them both on Twitter @Simpsonj423 and @modernoverman respectively. Check out our website for direct links on where to find us! www.necessarybspod.com