The Nickel City Forum
The Nickel City Forum is a drinks & discussion series in Buffalo, New York. We have public intellectual events.
The Nickel City Forum is also a podcast. We think it's possible to pursue the big questions in life together.
So we're always up for a good argument.
We'll post event audio, follow-up interviews with our speakers, and episodes related to seeking the good life.
Episodes
Oct 17, 2025
Oct 17, 2025
40 min
Dr. Phil Woodward sits down with Fr. Bryan Wandel to talk about Phil's college course: Intro to the Good Life. Phil helps us understand how questions about what it means to live a good life are the central concern of philosophy, and how it can help us live better, more fulfilling lives.
Oct 16, 2025
Oct 16, 2025
29 min
A follow-up conversation after our 10/2/25 event with Dr. Phil Woodward: How to Reclaim Your Life From Your Phone. Fr. Bryan and Phil discuss how Phil chose this topic, how he teaches kids who are immersed in technology, and some of the Q&A from the Nickel City Forum event.
Oct 3, 2025
Oct 3, 2025
30 min
Our October 2, 2025, Nickel City Forum event was at Five Points Bakery in Buffalo. Dr. Phil Woodward, Professor of Philosophy at Niagara University, led us in the discussion: "Engaging Digital Dystopia: How to Reclaim Your Life From Your Phone."
Sep 24, 2025
Sep 24, 2025
26 min
Fr. Bryan Wandel and Dr. Phil Woodward discuss:
- How can we have arguments that are actually productive?
- What stops us from it?
- How do academics and the thinking public need each other?
Sep 24, 2025
Sep 24, 2025
40 sec
The new podcast for the Nickel City Forum will include
- Audio from past events
- Follow-ups with our speakers
- Fresh content from our team
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