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Primitive Intelligence Podcast

By Kurt Zitzelman

The Primitive Intelligence Podcast hopes to make you "think more" with Season 4: Conspiracy! I'll look at both sides of some popular conspiracy theories and explore why, even if you don't believe a particular theory, you can still learn from it.
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ep: 413 – Climate Change Conspiracies

Primitive Intelligence PodcastJan 06, 2022

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ep: 414 – Conspiracy Theories that Weren’t

ep: 414 – Conspiracy Theories that Weren’t

During this season I’ve done research into a lot of conspiracy theories… not all of them panned out. In this episode I take a look at some of the failed conspiracies I found. Links: The Betz Mystery Sphere – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betz_mystery_sphere Truth About Betz Mystery Sphere – Popular Mechanics: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a35092347/betz-mystery-sphere-conspiracy-theory/ Black Knight Satellite – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Knight_satellite_conspiracy_theory Music: Empire Seasons by Dan Henig https://www.youtube.com/c/sirdannytrolls/featured
Jan 14, 202215:30
ep: 413 – Climate Change Conspiracies

ep: 413 – Climate Change Conspiracies

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great holiday season! There are a lot of climate change/global warming conspiracies out there. In this episode I take a look at a few of them. Links: 6 Claims Made by Skeptics: https://www.rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actions/6-claims-made-by-climate-change-skeptics-and-how-to-respond/?c_src=MDS21VX&c_src2=21vvmmembcpc&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_c-OBhDFARIsAIFg3expaYTymDI8w0xuMGlMqFajgCXFnbmO30sDfA17Wbl2yr8MAoh1nKsaAtWLEALw_wcB Climate Change Conspiracies are Spreading – CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/climate-change-conspiracies-are-spreading-rapidly-during-uns-cop26-event/ Climate Change, Fossil Fuels and Human Well Being: https://cei.org/blog/climate-change-fossil-fuels-and-human-well-being/ Climate Change – nrdc.org: https://www.nrdc.org/issues/climate-change?gclid=Cj0KCQiA_c-OBhDFARIsAIFg3ewdAckj_Kwddrq4MtS84lQ35GgOm5TK8sA2uwCjOGdpbDYWohXmBXIaAvrOEALw_wcB HAARP – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-frequency_Active_Auroral_Research_Program Music: Empire Seasons by Dan Henig https://www.youtube.com/c/sirdannytrolls/featured
Jan 06, 202224:50
ep: 412 – The Highway of Deceit – The Alternative Fuels Conspiracy

ep: 412 – The Highway of Deceit – The Alternative Fuels Conspiracy

Internal combustion engines are 135+ year old technology, so why have we not moved on to a more modern solution? There are better options, and there have reportedly been huge advances in engine technology that have been covered up. But why? In this episode I take a look at some “alt fuel” conspiracies including electric cars… which actually beat internal combustion engine vehicles to market all the way back in 1835! Links: Article About Fuel Efficiency Boosting Pills: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/thecheckout/2006/05/fuel_savings_or_fuel_fraud.html Airpod – Air Powered Car: https://zeropollutionmotors.us/gallery/faq/ Story of Stanley Meyer: https://tcct.com/news/2020/11/the-mysterious-death-of-stanley-meyer-and-his-water-powered-car/ Tom Ogle:https://fuel-efficient-vehicles.org/energy-news/?page_id=787 https://elpasotimes.typepad.com/morgue/2008/04/200-miles-on-tw.html Who Killed the Electric Car?: https://www.whokilledtheelectriccar.com/ Google – First Electric Car: https://www.google.com/search?q=when+was+the+fir… 2021 Electric Vehicles Available: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/every-electric-car-ev-range-2021/ Future of EV Sales: https://www.torquenews.com/15475/good-news-tesla-20-all-cars-sold-worldwide-will-be-evs-2025 Volkswagen XL1 – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_1-litre_car#:~:text=The%20Volkswagen%20XL1%20(VW%201,being%20both%20roadworthy%20and%20practical. Fuel Cell – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_cell Music: Empire Seasons by Dan Henig https://www.youtube.com/c/sirdannytrolls/featured
Dec 09, 202152:12
ep: 411 – The Amelia Earhart Conspiracy

ep: 411 – The Amelia Earhart Conspiracy

After her disappearance in 1937 many conspiracy theories have popped up about Amelia Earhart from changing her identity to a New Jersey housewife to being rescued by the inhabitants of the Hollow Earth. We may never know for sure what happened, but we may actually have an idea. Links: Amelia Earhart – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_Earhart Amelia Earhart Hollow Earth Conspiracy: https://www.newsweek.com/amelia-earhart-conspiracy-theories-hollow-earth-explained-1612582 Agartha – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agartha Amelia Earhart Assumes a New Identity: https://www.insider.com/amelia-earhart-conspiracy-theories-2018-5#5-she-lived-and-then-assumed-another-womans-identity-5 Amelia Earhart May Have Survived Crash: https://www.nbcnews.com/newsus-news/amelia-earhart-may-have-survived-crash-landing-never-seen-photo-n779591?icid=related USCGC Itasca: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USCGC_Itasca_(1929) Music: Empire Seasons by Dan Henig https://www.youtube.com/c/sirdannytrolls/featured
Dec 01, 202120:01
ep: 410 – Is That A Cheesecake in Your Pocket or are You Just Happy to See Me?

ep: 410 – Is That A Cheesecake in Your Pocket or are You Just Happy to See Me?

With Thanksgiving just 1 day away I figured a little bit of a lighter topic was in store. The Thanksgiving Cheesecake Conspiracy! Sit back and enjoy this story with a twist , intrigue and mystery. Who is the Cheesecakers Society and what devious plot is afoot to strip away the history of cheesecake at the very first Thanksgiving in 1621? Links: Thanksgiving – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving_(United_States) Philadelphia Cheesecakers Society: https://www.eduardocardenas.work/philadelphia-cheesecakers-society Philly Cheesecakes Society: https://cargocollective.com/Jeffreyhodgson/Philly-Cheesecakers-Society Frank and Giulia – Cheesecakers Society: https://www.frankandgiulia.com/cheesecakerssociety Philadelphia Cream Cheese is Boosting a Thanksgiving Conspiracy Theory: https://www.adweek.com/creativity/philadelphia-cream-cheese-is-boosting-a-thanksgiving-conspiracy-theory/ Thanksgiving Cheesecake Conspiracy Rivals Netflix Crime Documentary: https://www.campaignlive.com/article/philadelphias-thanksgiving-cheesecake-conspiracy-rivals-netflix-crime-documentary/1666094 Google – When was cheesecake invented: https://www.google.com/search?q=when+was+cheesecake+invented&oq=when+was+cheesecake+invented&aqs=chrome..69i57.7910j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Music: Empire Seasons by Dan Henig https://www.youtube.com/c/sirdannytrolls/featured
Nov 24, 202111:51
ep: 409 – Suck It! The Weaponized Tick Conspiracy.

ep: 409 – Suck It! The Weaponized Tick Conspiracy.

Season 4 is rolling right along and this week I look at a conspiracy that is actually getting attention form the U.S. House of Representatives. Were ticks studied by the American military for the purpose of using them as biological weapons? Even though a lot of people say this is impossible, there is quite a bit of evidence to show that it may actually be the case. Mistakenly, Lyme Disease gets used as the “go to” for this conspiracy but I’ll talk about why it may just be the patsy! Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/no-lyme-diease-is-not-an-escaped-military-bioweapon-despite-what-conspiracy-theorists-say/2019/08/09/5bbd85fa-afe4-11e9-8e77-03b30bc29f64_story.html https://lymediseaseassociation.org/government/summer-2019-us-house-actions-on-lyme-tbd-july-9-1-passed-1-blocked/ https://lymediseaseassociation.org/lyme-tbd/controversy/gao-investigation-of-ticks-vector-borne-agents-biowarfare-experiments-passes-house/ https://lymediseaseassociation.org/government/federal-government/comptroller-general-investigation-of-ticks-vectors-biowarfare-passes-house/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=comptroller-general-investigation-of-ticks-vectors-biowarfare-passes-house https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tick https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Detrick https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plum_Island_Animal_Disease_Center https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/plum-island-animal-disease-center https://www.npace.org/the-key-to-diagnosing-tick-borne-diseases/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA4b2MBhD2ARIsAIrcB-T07Qc63OdUTGugpDgSO-dvoMOJPTUZx-kRVP2pV-3FmNGovgtKJ7AaAtOaEALw_wcB https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/alpha-gal/index.html https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lyme,+CT/@41.2565199,-72.7188393,10z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89e63d816b239d9d:0x60c50461a5d1df27!8m2!3d41.400812!4d-72.3429525 Music: Empire Seasons by Dan Henig https://www.youtube.com/c/sirdannytrolls/featured
Nov 17, 202125:02
ep: 408 – It’s a Bird, It’s a Pla… Is that a Triangle? A UFO Conspiracy.

ep: 408 – It’s a Bird, It’s a Pla… Is that a Triangle? A UFO Conspiracy.

There are so many UFO conspiracies out there. What better place to start than Flying Triangles? With the rise of sightings starting in the early 1990’s, these mysterious sightings have gone from kooky story to government verified phenomenon. But the questions still remain, what are they? Where are they from? What do they want? And possibly, even though they have been seen, have they really been seen? I’ll explain that last question in this episode. Links: What Are ‘Black Triangles”? History.com: https://www.history.com/news/black-triangle-ufos-facts Silent Running: ‘Black Triangle’ Sightings on the Rise. Space.com: https://www.space.com/302-silent-running-black-triangle-sightings-rise.html Pentagon Confirms that a Video Showing Triangular UFO is Real: https://www.businessinsider.com/pentagon-confirms-ufo-video-real-taken-by-us-navy-cnn-2021-4 Pentagon confirms ‘pyramid’ UFO video and other photos were taken by Navy: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/pentagon-confirms-pyramid-ufo-video-photos-taken-navy Black Triangle (UFO) – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_triangle_(UFO) Music: Empire Seasons by Dan Henig https://www.youtube.com/c/sirdannytrolls/featured
Nov 10, 202130:08
ep: 407 – Maybe You Already Listened to Episode 407 and You Forgot. The Mandela Effect Conspiracy

ep: 407 – Maybe You Already Listened to Episode 407 and You Forgot. The Mandela Effect Conspiracy

Have you ever found out that something you thought you knew everything about actually happened completely differently? It may be a Mandela Effect… but how can that be a conspiracy theory? Join me in this episode to find out this may be the biggest secret no one knows they are hiding! Links: False Memory – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_memory#Mandela_effect The Mandela Effect: CERN and the Hidden, Parallel Universes: https://www.gaia.com/article/the-mandela-effect-cern-and-hid… Ed Mc Mahon’s Surprising Association with PCH: https://www.liveabout.com/ed-mcmahon-association-with-publishers-clearing-house-896841 American Family Publishers Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSTYZIw9IuM Music: Empire Seasons by Dan Henig https://www.youtube.com/c/sirdannytrolls/featured
Nov 03, 202120:25
ep: 406 – Murderous Deadly Death from Above – The Chemtrail Conspiracy

ep: 406 – Murderous Deadly Death from Above – The Chemtrail Conspiracy

After a little back and forth with my web host, here is this weeks delayed episode! The Chemtrail Conspiracy has been around since the mid 90’s, but does it have any merit? There’s a lot of talk online about what chemtrails consist of and how bad they are for your health, but where’s the proof and just who is getting up to 30,000-40,000 feet to get samples? Links: The World Link – Chemtrails are Poisoning Us: https://theworldlink.com/news/opinion/mailbag/chemtrails-are-poisoning-us/article_0505df4e-1351-5958-b055-d17ef627b64f.html European Parliament Questions – Chemical trails harmful to health?: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-7-2012-002906_EN.html Links from Stop Spraying California: http://www.stopsprayingcalifornia.com/http://www.stopsprayingcalifornia.com/Arsenic.html http://www.stopsprayingcalifornia.com/Chemtrail-Survival-Items.html http://www.stopsprayingcalifornia.com/Pennsylvania-Chemtrail-Reports.html Google Result for How Many Pilots:  https://www.google.com/search?q=how+many+commercial+pilots… Chemtrails – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemtrail_conspiracy_theory
Oct 29, 202125:01
ep: 405 – Yeah You’ve Got a Great Smile, but Man are You Dumb! The Fluoride Conspiracy

ep: 405 – Yeah You’ve Got a Great Smile, but Man are You Dumb! The Fluoride Conspiracy

As the old saying goes, just because you’re paranoid it doesn’t mean you’re not being followed! In this episode I look into the Fluoride Conspiracy and what I find may… should – shock you. Is fluoride the benign, community miracle treatment we are led to believe or does it actually pose a health threat to millions of unsuspecting people? There are a lot of links I used for this one… take a look. Links: https://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/faqs/about-fluoride.html https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/water-fluoridation-and-cancer-risk.html https://nj.gov/health/eoh/rtkweb/documents/fs/1699.pdf https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Fluoride-HealthProfessional/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK550972/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5805681/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3183632/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4504307/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6923889/ https://www.google.com/search?q=Harvard+… https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/fluoride-childrens-health-grandjean-choi/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/science-says-fluoride-water-good-kids-so-why-are-these-n920851 Fhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2019/08/20/fluoride-and-iq-what-is-the-link-what-this-study-says/?sh=23f93df93cc6 http://www.drcraig-chiropractor.com/blog/74699-fluoride-does-it-make-you-stupid_2 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12011-008-8204-x https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154164 https://fluoridealert.org/faq/ Music: Empire Seasons by Dan Henig https://www.youtube.com/c/sirdannytrolls/featured
Oct 20, 202151:23
ep: 404 – Moonspiracy

ep: 404 – Moonspiracy

This episode I look at another one of the “Big Ones”… Was the moon landing a hoax? I was already planning on covering this particular conspiracy when my buddy Jason from YouTube: Backpacking with Jason reached out and requested it. There is a lot of information out there about this one, below are a few of the links I used… Links: July 20, 1969: One Giant Leap for Mankind: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/apollo11.html We Choose to go to the Moon : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_choose_to_go_to_the_Moon List of Missions to the Moon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_missions_to_the_Moon#:~:text=Six%20missions%20landed%20humans%20on,returned%20safely%20to%20the%20Earth. Stanley Kubrick – Biography – IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000040/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm The Wildest Moon Landing Conspiracies: https://www.history.com/news/moon-landing-fake-conspiracy-theories Music: Empire Seasons by Dan Henig https://www.youtube.com/c/sirdannytrolls/featured
Oct 13, 202135:26
ep: 403 – All About the 5G’s Baby

ep: 403 – All About the 5G’s Baby

Amazing how something so new can already have a list of it’s own conspiracy theories! 5G is great for your mobile phone, playing games or video chatting with loved ones – but is there a hidden evil behind it all? Is it the darkness that will consume the world as we know it? Links: 5G – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5G … 5G is bad for your health… : https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/14/tech/5g-health-conspiracy-debunked/index.html Coronavirus History: https://www.webmd.com/lung/coronavirus-history Pharmacia Merger: https://www.pfizer.com/about/history/pfizer_pharmacia Mysterious Universe: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/ Music: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: 2RHTVRUAWS6HY7BM
Oct 09, 202129:08
ep: 402 – Flat Earth

ep: 402 – Flat Earth

Jumping right in to one of the big ones in this episode…Flat Earth! I’ll talk a little about the history of flat earth and then look at the modern day Flat Earth Society. Then I’ll jump into why this seems absurd, but also how this might actually prove a point laid out in the Flat Earth Societies description of itself. Links: Flat Earth – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_Earth Flat Earth Society: https://www.tfes.org/ Bedford Level Experiment: https://wiki.tfes.org/Bedford_Level_Experiment Earth Curvature Calculator: https://www.omnicalculator.com/physics/earth-curvature Old Bedford River (Google Maps): https://www.google.com/maps/… BBC News: “Mad” Mike Hughes Dies…: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51602655 Music: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: W6JCBA1ZV1VHLKCL
Oct 06, 202143:51
ep: 401 – The “Conspiracy Theory” Conspiracy Theory

ep: 401 – The “Conspiracy Theory” Conspiracy Theory

Welcome to Season 4: Conspiracy! of the Primitive Intelligence Podcast. This season I will be looking at various conspiracy theories and exploring both sides of the argument. In this episode I cover the “Conspiracy Theory” conspiracy theory and talk about Team Sports Mentality and how it ties in to conspiracy theories. Links: Visit the Primitive Intelligence YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Primitiveintelligence Google Books Ngram Viewer: https://books.google.com/ngrams False: The CIA popularized the term…: https://www.logically.ai/factchecks/library/a341c089 Music Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-now License code: J2BCTQQPIIBZSAHE
Oct 03, 202118:32
Out’ Cast Episode 3 (PI: Season 3)

Out’ Cast Episode 3 (PI: Season 3)

Learning pretty quickly that the Live Stream doesn’t always equate to “listenable” podcast audio. So, this week I sat in studio and chatted away for an episode based on the Live Stream. This week I cover the changes in the YouTube Partner Program and how that effects smaller channels such as my own, talk a little about my new toy… an Esbit Pocket Stove, and my weekend backpacking trip, including some audio from the owls that visited camp. Hope you enjoy!
Jan 22, 201817:03
Out’ Cast Episode 2 (PI: Season3)

Out’ Cast Episode 2 (PI: Season3)

Episode 2 is here, sorry for the delay but I had a busy weekend… and this episode needed a little TLC. It started with a pretty bad technical issue that I edited out and I also made this one a little more audio friendly. This week I talk about Preparing to be Prepared, the camera gear I use when making videos and cooking on the trail! Hope you enjoy this weeks episode of the Out’ Cast!
Jan 15, 201836:29
Out’ Cast Episode 1 (PI: Season 3)

Out’ Cast Episode 1 (PI: Season 3)

Well, it’s been a long time since Season 2 ended… funny how life gets in the way sometimes. Welcome to the new ‘cast, the Out’ Cast… a weekly Live Stream video cast over at YouTube.com/KurtZitzelman/live streamed every Thursday at 7pm(est). This is Kurt’s new outdoors video podcast (get it Outdoors podCast) This audio is taken from that live stream. Wanna see what’s going on head to Kurt’s YouTube page and subscribe, join the live stream and lets all have some fun!
Jan 04, 201828:59
Season 2 Finale (PI: Season 2 – Episode 15)

Season 2 Finale (PI: Season 2 – Episode 15)

Well, the end of 2014 means the end of season 2 of the Primitive Intelligence Podcast. Join me as I take a look back at some of my favorite moments from this season, including a few segments, and lots of out takes! Enjoy this episode, and have a safe and happy new year! We’ll see you in 2015 with season 3 of the Primitive Intelligence Podcast!
Dec 28, 201433:27
You Need to Get Off My Porch… Now (PI: Season 2 – Episode 14)

You Need to Get Off My Porch… Now (PI: Season 2 – Episode 14)

The year is quickly drawing to an end and time to podcast has been scarce! This weeks very quick, short and abrupt episode is a little story about self entitlement. Have something to add? Let Us Know! 
Dec 07, 201406:55
The Night a Ghost Stood in My Hallway (PI: Season 2 – Episode

The Night a Ghost Stood in My Hallway (PI: Season 2 – Episode

Get ready for some personal ghost stories in this weeks podcast! The guys share some creepy stories from their younger years. There’s also a little tech talk and of course the tangent. Join Kurt and Rocco by listening and join in by contacting us at podcast@primitiveintelligence.com
Oct 16, 201401:21:21
Beware… the Suscon Screamer! (PI: Season 2 – Episode 12)

Beware… the Suscon Screamer! (PI: Season 2 – Episode 12)

It’s October and that means Halloween is just around the corner, so this week the guys talk about some north east Pennsylvania urban legend… The Suscon Screamer! Also, there are plenty of tangents, talk about movies and in keeping with the Halloween vibe an interview with the Devil!
Oct 09, 201401:12:14
Should You Eat at a Slowly Exploding Restaurant? (PI: Season 2 – Episode 11)

Should You Eat at a Slowly Exploding Restaurant? (PI: Season 2 – Episode 11)

This weeks episode of the Primitive Intelligence Podcast covers a very interesting road trip, some hiking and bizarre encounters. Also we talk a little about “The Mystery of Olyphant”…. of course we go on tangents. Want to chime in? Contact Us!
Sep 25, 201444:02
Has Your Soul Been Hijacked? (PI: Season 2 – Episode 10)

Has Your Soul Been Hijacked? (PI: Season 2 – Episode 10)

Vacation hiatus is over and the guys are back with a new episode! Actually, an episode was recorded last week, but it was too boring to post! This week listen to Kurt and Rocco talk about the origins of souls, semi-ESP, enraging a-hole drivers, why dogs are awesome and of course the tangents. Wanna contribute to the show? Contact Us!
Aug 27, 201401:17:26
And Then… Her Shoelaces Foiled Her Plan(PI: Season 2 – Episode 9)

And Then… Her Shoelaces Foiled Her Plan(PI: Season 2 – Episode 9)

Welcome to another week and yet another podcast! This week the Primitive Intelligence guys talk about some new upcoming music they’re excited about by the band Primus. They cover a couple odd news stories and talk a bit about hiking and then get off on a tangent about Steve Guttenberg and how he may fit in to a Swiss rating system for chesse. That plus a whole lot more… check it out!
Jul 30, 201401:14:04
Facetime with the Microphone (PI: Season 2 – Episode 8)

Facetime with the Microphone (PI: Season 2 – Episode 8)

This week the guys talk about travel and hiking, hash out some more ideas for Devil and the 50’s Guy and go over more ideas for future segments of the Primitive Intelligence Podcast before getting run off by a nasty summer storm. Check us out at http://facebook.com/PrimitiveIntelligence and send us comments at podcast@primitiveintelligence.com
Jul 25, 201401:02:37
The Ramblings of a Couple Idiots (PI: Season 2 – Episode 7)

The Ramblings of a Couple Idiots (PI: Season 2 – Episode 7)

We are 7 episodes in to season 2 of the Primitive Intelligence Podcast and… nothing has changed! The title this week says it all, we have talk about some bizarre ice cubes growing stalagmites, the progress of “Devil and the 50’s Guy”, Kurt’s near rage-filled experience getting a coffee maker delivered and of course the tangents! Check out this weeks episode and drop us a line!
Jul 16, 201401:05:36
Right, Um Hmm… Yep, Yeah (PI Season 2 – Episode 6)

Right, Um Hmm… Yep, Yeah (PI Season 2 – Episode 6)

They guys talk about their interesting weekend involving a rattlesnake and possibly a near encounter with a “mysterious creature”! A new Podcasting 101 segment on pop filters, a bit on the difficulties of changing your speech idiosyncrasies. And the possible beginnings of a new PI project… The Devil and 50’s Guy! Check it out!
Jul 09, 201455:02
The One That Ends With the Devil (PI: Season 2 – Episode 5)

The One That Ends With the Devil (PI: Season 2 – Episode 5)

Happy 4th of July! Why not celebrate with the latest Primitive Intelligence Podcast? This week we have some PI news, Podcasting 101, hiking talk about another instance of the guys being “pixie led” a new segment tentatively called “Hi and Low”, plus the usual tangents. If you haven’t been listening to the end of the podcasts stick around and check out the out takes… this weeks ends with the devil interviewing himself…. yep, you read that right!
Jul 03, 201401:08:00
I Recall the Purple Gorilla, but Do Not Remember the Specifics (PI: Season 2 – Episode 4)

I Recall the Purple Gorilla, but Do Not Remember the Specifics (PI: Season 2 – Episode 4)

It’s that time of the week again! The fourth episode of the Primitive Intelligence Podcast’s second season is here… and the guys are back to their unprepared ways. This week they spend a little time adjusting to some new studio tweaks, including Rocco’s new mic, discuss this past weekends hike, Rocco tells a joke, of course there are tangents and some general jack-assery! Check it out! Visit us on Facebook or send us an email!
Jun 25, 201454:24
One Baby Elephant in my Head (PI: Season 2 – Episode 3)

One Baby Elephant in my Head (PI: Season 2 – Episode 3)

This weeks episode: “One Baby Elephant in my Head”. Season 2 rolls right along with the third installment. The guys have a bit of a plan this week with actual things to talk about… amongst  the topics are the new Linkin Park album and other music talk, a little about some information passed along from the PI Facebook page, Hippes vs Naturalists and similarities between siblings. Of course there’s the random tangent thrown in here and there. Also, check out the newly revamped PrimitiveIntelligence.com!
Jun 19, 201401:11:21
Hiking with the Primitive Intelligence Team (PI: Season 2 – Episode 2)

Hiking with the Primitive Intelligence Team (PI: Season 2 – Episode 2)

This week the guys talk a lot about hiking, a little about lederhosen and they eat some apples… no seriously, that’s how this freakin’ episode starts! Some other things get talked about, but by now you already know about the tangents taken in the Primitive Intelligence Podcast!
Jun 11, 201401:11:49
Papoose? (PI: Season 2 – Episode 1)

Papoose? (PI: Season 2 – Episode 1)

Welcome to a brand new season of rambling and nonsense! Kurt and Rocco return after a long hiatus and a lot of changes, listen and check out what’s new! Time warping hikes, new studios and a few tangents kick off the second season of Primitive Intelligence Podcast! 
Jun 04, 201401:02:08
Season 1 – Episode 16: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Season 1 – Episode 16: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

This weeks episode: “How Does the Thing That’s Thinking, Not Know How the Thought is Thunk?” Within minutes of getting the new studio set up, the guys fire up the equipment and rattle off this weeks episode! The new studio setup is discussed along with the hopes and plans of what it’s completion means. Then things turn philosophical and the conversation turns towards religion and the theory of reality. Have I mentioned lately you can contact us at podcast@primitiveintelligence.com?
Aug 26, 201301:12:05
Season 1 – Episode 15: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Season 1 – Episode 15: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

This weeks episode: “Does Bigfoot Poop in the Woods?” After a brief hiatus Kurt and Rocco are back with a brand new episode. They guys touch a little on their time off, Kurt’s recent introduction to “sky sounds” and a couple related occurrences they’ve had. They get off on a tangent about local history and wrap up with a possible explanation of where Bigfoot came from… don’t miss it! As always you can contact us a podcast@primitiveintelligence.com
Aug 19, 201301:14:16
Season 1 – Episode 14: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Season 1 – Episode 14: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

This weeks episode: “God, Monkeys, Humans and the Universe… This’ll be a Good One” In this oddly different episode, Kurt takes the mic by himself and does the show solo! There’s talk of gods, monkeys, bears, bigfoot, technology and there’s even live… in the studio music! As always you can contact the show at podcast@primitiveintelligence.com Music played in the episode “When I’m Able”, “Pennies” and “She” written, performed and copyright 2013 Kurt Zitzelman. Wanna check out the Moto X? Watch one of these videos: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rogers+moto+x&page=&utm_source=opensearch
Jul 19, 201335:16
Season 1 – Episode 13: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Season 1 – Episode 13: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

This weeks episode: “Supersot to the face” Kurt and Rocco talk about their day trip to the Boulder Field at Hickory Run State Park… and how much more fun it is than you would think. What the hell happened to the show Paranormal Witness? The guys twist a bad episode into a story about a Raccoon Sheriff. Stacey tells us about getting a Supersot to the face and then we all talk about Looney Tunes and why the new series sucks. As always you can contact us at podcast@primitiveintelligence.com
Jul 05, 201301:07:58
Season 1 – Episode 12: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Season 1 – Episode 12: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

This weeks episode “The Crazy Things People Think and Say” The guys talk about some of the odd things people have said to them, Rocco discusses some of his family history in the local mines and Kurt shares an audio clip of dolphin sonar bouncing off his kayak. As always you can contact us at podcast@primitiveintelligence.com
Jun 28, 201301:04:46
Season 1 – Episode 11: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Season 1 – Episode 11: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Welcome to this weeks Mojito-fueled episode of the Primitive Intelligence Podcast! Finally we have more than 2 mics set up so we can hear what Stacey is saying, Kurt talks about his early morning confrontation. As always you can contact us at podcast@primitiveintelligence.com
May 24, 201301:04:50
Season 1 – Episode 10: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Season 1 – Episode 10: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

This weeks episode is particularly bitchy… so there’s a lot of bitching going on, but that’s OK. The guys think back and talk about some blizzard hijinx (that’s right, I said hijinx), of course there’s always the usual “oops, we got off track” moments and Rocco demonstrates how loud his windows are to open and close! Contact us at podcast@primitiveintelligence.com
May 14, 201301:01:45
Season 1 – Episode 9: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Season 1 – Episode 9: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

This week Kurt and Rocco talk about some summer movies and give their take on Ironman 3. Also, they get a little “techie” and discuss Kurt’s new toy… an Android powered mini PC that turns a non-smart flat screen TV in to an Android powered smart TV. Plus the usual tangents and ramblings. As always… contact us at podcast@primitiveintelligence.com Check out the cool stuff this web site finds: http://www.dudeiwantthat.com Check out the MK808 Android Mini PC http://www.amazon.com/MK808-Android-Rockchip-RK3066-Cortex-A9/dp/B009OX22B4
May 03, 201301:13:07
Season 1 – Episode 8: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Season 1 – Episode 8: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

In this “laid back” episode of the Primitive Intelligence Podcast, Kurt discusses a bizarre encounter with a random person on the street and their odd encounter with Bigfoot. Rocco reminisces about his younger days goin’ fishin’ and there’s the usual tangents and random thoughts. As always you can contact us at podcast@primitiveintelligence.com
Apr 26, 201301:22:20
Season 1 – Episode 7: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Season 1 – Episode 7: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

After a week off, we’re back with a new podcast! In this episode we delve in to the mysteries of UFO’s, talk a little bit about genetic manipulation and cloning, Kurt discusses his encounter with a flying triangle and then we get off on a tangent about religion and the universe! As always feel free to contact us at podcast@primitiveintelligence.com
Apr 19, 201301:00:25
Season 1 – Episode 6: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Season 1 – Episode 6: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

In this installment of the Primitive Intelligence Podcast Kurt and Rocco discuss some old video games, what it’s like to talk to drunk people, Kurt talks a little about his new Nexus 10 tablet and they have some technical difficulties and then give a PSA about texting and driving… (hint: don’t do it!) As always you can contact us at podcast@primitiveintelligence.com
Apr 05, 201301:43:54
Season 1 – Episode 5: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Season 1 – Episode 5: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Welcome to the 5th episode of the Primitive Intelligence Podcast! In this show Kurt and Rocco sing the praises of local restaurant “The Loading Dock”, have a long discussion about music. Rocco tells the story of how he and Kurt met and then get off on multiple tangents towards the end… enjoy. Contact the show at podcasts@primitiveintelligence.com
Mar 28, 201301:21:12
Season 1 – Episode 4: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Season 1 – Episode 4: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

In this very special episode of the Primitive Intelligence Podcast, Rocco gets amped up and gets in touch with his inner child, Kurt discusses his epiphany in a warehouse and Stacy joins in and talks about her artwork. As always, you can contact the show, feel free to let Rocco know he still hasn’t posted a bio!
Mar 22, 201301:30:08
BOUNS Episode: Primitive Intelligence Podcast – 2nd Hour

BOUNS Episode: Primitive Intelligence Podcast – 2nd Hour

For Episode 3 we recorded for over 2 hours, earlier this week we posted the first hour and now here, as a bonus, is the second hour of Episode 3…. Enjoy! In this bonus audio Kurt and Rocco reminisce about the dangerous days of landscaping, talk a little beer and Rocco makes a smooth hint that you can always contact us at podcast@primitiveintelligence.com
Mar 14, 201301:05:56
Season 1 – Episode 3: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Season 1 – Episode 3: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Quick turn around this week! We sat down and recorded over 2 hours on Friday, here is the first hour of the show, I’ll post the 2nd hour as a bonus episode later this week. So, what did we talk about for over 120 minutes? Rocco reveals some odd local vernacular, Scranton’s Parade Day gets a little air time, Kurt recalls some encounters with black bears and as always, the guys go off on plenty of tangents. Send us questions, comments or just say hi at podcast@primitiveintelligence.com Want to learn more about Vuvuzelas? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vuvuzela Is there a magical portal in Olyphant Pa? http://www.burlingtonnews.net/olyphant.html No matter how you say it… this stuff is GOOD!! http://www.leaperrins.com/
Mar 11, 201301:07:02
Season 1 – Episode 2: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Season 1 – Episode 2: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

In this weeks installment of the Primitive Intelligence Podcast Kurt and Rocco talk about the government, high pitched children, ancient trees and plant evolution… as well as a little tech and what is in that food? Questions, comments or want to weigh in on a topic? Shoot us an email at podcast@primitiveintelligence.com For more information about the Fairchild Oak check out http://www.floridastateparks.org/bulowcreek/ also check out some pics Kurt took below. Here’s a couple links to some more information on the Methuselah Tree: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methuselah_(tree) and http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/methuselah/ Just, ewww…. http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1798&dat=19741022&id=vUQgAAAAIBAJ&sjid=SY0EAAAAIBAJ&pg=1945,1318604
Mar 06, 201301:07:02
Season 1 – Episode 1: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Season 1 – Episode 1: Primitive Intelligence Podcast

Here it is, our first episode of the Primitive Intelligence Podcast! In this show we talk about  Russian Zombies, why Kurt paid a bum to leave him alone and we go off on a tangent including drugs, OCD and Bob Saget
Feb 25, 201354:22