# 164. The Long Goodbye (w/ Tim Smartt)

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Podcast: [Cows in the field](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cows-in-the-field-922257)
Published: 2026-04-24T04:00:26+00:00
Episode link: https://www.cowspod.com
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## Resource

We are joined by Tim Smartt (Philosophy, University of Notre Dame at Sydney) to discuss Altman, Coury brand cat food, loneliness, transitions, misplaced loyalties, noir... and more! If a friend asks you to drive him to Mexico at 3am, what should you do?! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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