• Season 4 Episode 13 | Better The Devil You Know Than The Devil You Don't

  • Oct 8 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
  • Podcast

Season 4 Episode 13 | Better The Devil You Know Than The Devil You Don't

  • Summary

  • This week on ATP, Mario and Twenty unveil the origin, confirm the meaning, and assess the value of a 'Better the devil you know than the devil you don't.'


    Watch as Mario and Twenty are joined by Kar Logan to explore the origins and meanings of the phrase 'Better the devil you know than the devil you don't.' They discuss personal connections to the phrase, its historical context, and its implications in literature and life. The dialogue emphasizes the balance between comfort and risk, the importance of familiarity, and the role of personal experience in understanding the phrase's relevance. The conversation culminates in reflections on the phrase's impact and the value of collaboration in creative endeavors.


    A Prince George’s County native actor, writer, and filmmaker based in New York City. Since arriving to the Big Apple, Kar has made great strides in the acting and filmmaking world. Starting from 2016 as a writer and producer for “Situationships” on BET Digital (currently in development for television with Mona Scott-Young), he has gone on to creating, writing and starring in the spin-off “Wingmen” now streaming on Tubi and KweliTV under Lil Rel Howery’s comedy platform. His other projects include the murder mystery “5KNIVES”, as well as the female led superhero series entitled “DAMSELS” which debuted in 2020’s Afropunk festival and the 2021 Hip Hop Film Festival. His first feature film “Generational Gap” is set to premiere at the 2022 Peachtree Village International Film Festival. He was also a finalist in Sony’s 2020 Rising Storytellers Search and served as a producer for the short films “Daze” and “Desolate Dreams.” As an actor, Kar has made several appearances on television, digital series, and off-Broadway performances.


    Find more Kar Logan at: https://www.karlogan.com


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    00:00 Dallas Cowboys Dak Extension - J Lo & Ben Marriage/Divorce - Trump/Harris Election 2024

    01:23 ATP Theme

    01:54 Exploring the Phrase: Better the Devil You Know

    04:31 Meet Writer-Filmmaker-Producer Kar Logan

    06:26 That's All I Have To Say About That

    09:15 Understanding the Devil You Know

    14:29 Merriam Webster's & Cambridge Dictionary

    21:28 Erasmus and Adages Returns

    22:45 The Balance of Comfort and Risk

    26:33 The Power of Familiarity

    27:35 Outcomes of Thinking of Yourself First

    37:36 King Edward The Bruce of Scotland & Ireland

    41:31 Are You Scotland, Edward, or Robert?

    50:05 Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope

    53:18 Is Happily Ever After Real?

    57:42 Assess The Value | Phrase Grade | B-

    1:02:25 Dictionary of Misinformation | Whiskey On Snake Bites


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