Before he was Mark Twain, Sam Clemens set sail expecting to be amused by the world — but what he found changed him in ways no river ever had.
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The Monkey on the Back of Gibraltar’s Rock
By Samuel Clemens (more or less)
Jun 24, 2025

Well, That's a Deep Subject.
It all starts with something simple—an everyday object, a common phrase, a passing thought. But give it a second look, and suddenly, you're falling into the deep end.
Hosted by James D. Newcomb, Well, That’s a Deep Subject is a slow-sipping conversation series where surface-level questions reveal unexpected depths.
Whether it's a handshake, a coffee mug, or the word "fine," each episode begins with something familiar—and follows it down the rabbit hole of meaning, memory, and mystery.
Sometimes it's philosophical. Sometimes personal. Sometimes playful. Always thoughtful.
So pull up a chair. Pour yourself something warm. And get ready to find out just how deep a subject can go.
It all starts with something simple—an everyday object, a common phrase, a passing thought. But give it a second look, and suddenly, you're falling into the deep end.
Hosted by James D. Newcomb, Well, That’s a Deep Subject is a slow-sipping conversation series where surface-level questions reveal unexpected depths.
Whether it's a handshake, a coffee mug, or the word "fine," each episode begins with something familiar—and follows it down the rabbit hole of meaning, memory, and mystery.
Sometimes it's philosophical. Sometimes personal. Sometimes playful. Always thoughtful.
So pull up a chair. Pour yourself something warm. And get ready to find out just how deep a subject can go.Listen on
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