Best From78 Podcasts (2026)

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From 78 - 027 | Digital Cozy? 20:15

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21d ago20:15

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In this episode of From78, I reflect on how place and technology shape the way we experience time and connection. Recording from my office before a day of clinical work, I think about the privilege of listening, the importance of “regular” places where relationships once accumulated, and how those spaces seem increasingly rare. Rather than simply c…

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From 78 -026 | How we talk to (or don't talk to) others in places then & now 28:24

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Summary: In this episode of the From 78 podcast, recorded on Thursday, December 4th, I discuss the subjective experience of time and how it intertwines with social spaces and technology. After a hectic Thanksgiving with my family, I delve into the significance of physical places in making meaningful human connections, contrasting them with today's …

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From 78 - 025 | Camus, Kingsnorth - Connections to People, Place, Prayer, & Past 30:31

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In episode 025 of the 'From 78' podcast, the host reflects on the significance of maintaining routines and the therapeutic role of podcasting in organizing thoughts. The host discusses the challenges of a busy November travel schedule, which disrupted his usual podcast routine, leading him to deeper contemplation of how expressing his thoughts chan…

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From 78 - 024 | Rob Bell (Interview) 1:09:41

2M ago1:09:41

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Reflections on Life, Growth, and Connection with Rob Bell In this episode, Neil interviews Rob Bell, delving into significant memories and experiences that shaped Rob's life. They explore Rob's childhood memories on a farm and a rustic cabin in Michigan, poignant historical events like the Challenger explosion, and discussions on the impact of envi…

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From 78 - 023 | The Importance of Place 31:52

2M ago31:52

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The Significance of Place in Shaping Our Lives In this episode of the 'From 78' podcast, I explore the subjective experience of time and the impact of physical places on shaping personal identity and relationships. I share personal anecdotes about the various places that significantly impacted my life, including a game store, a Borders bookstore, a…

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From 78 - 022 | Longing... for... what? 16:24

2M ago16:24

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Reflections on Time and Longing In this impromptu episode of the 78 podcast, Neil Gorman delves into his subjective experience of time, sparked by a spontaneous observation while driving past a middle school. The episode explores themes of nostalgia and longing as Neil reflects on his own middle school experiences, juxtaposing them with his life as…

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From 78 - 021 |Embracing the unknown and unfamiliar without fear or defensiveness 15:53

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Embracing Uncertainty and Desire: A Reflection on Open-Mindedness In episode 021 of the From78 podcast, Neil reflects on a personal anecdote about eating a bagel and connects it to his thoughts after reading a New Yorker article about Mahmud Mandani's 1964 bus trip across America. Neil then explores themes of open-mindedness, desire, and the subjec…

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From 78 - 020 | The passage from an inheritor of the world to a stewarded of the world 20:41

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Episode Description: In this episode of his podcast, host Neil Gorman delves into the subjective experience of time and reflects on his own emotional and cognitive journey from youth to adulthood. He discusses the shift from anger and judgment in his younger years to a more compassionate and understanding outlook as he grew older. Neil revisits pre…

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From 78 - 019 | Audio Time Travel, Technology & Quantum Leap 20:19

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From78 - 018 | Nick Cave, Loss, & Calsification 25:01

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Referenced in this episode: The Read Hand Files Nick Cave (Wikipedia) Faith, Hope, & Carnage (Amazon) Freud Morning in Melancholia (Wikipedia)By From78

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From78 - 017 | Nick Cave & The Red Hand Files 33:42

12M ago33:42

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Referenced in this episode: The Read Hand Files post I read out loud. Nick Cave (Wikipedia) The Botman's Call (Apple Music, Spotify) The Murder Ballads (Apple Music, Spotify) Faith, Hope, & Carnage (Amazon)By From78

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From78 - 016 | Carin & The Arc of a Life 23:46

1y ago23:46

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Referenced: In this episode, I read two short text sections from the book Carin by Kathleen Jamie. Contact: You can now email me your thoughts, reactions, questions, criticisms, concerns, etc. Just email from78 at surplusjouissance.comBy From78

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From78 - 015 | The house of tomorrow 34:07

1y ago34:07

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In this episode, I discuss the process of aging and retroactively recognize that you've moved from dwelling in the house of tomorrow. Referenced: The Prophet, On Children, by Kahlil GibranBy From78

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From78-014 | Massive Talk Training 23:53

1y ago23:53

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In this episode, I talk about ways a person could (if they wanted to try it) engage in massive talk with other people.By From78

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From78-013 | Why do a podcast about this? 24:09

1y ago24:09

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I continued to explore questions that came up during the last episode. Why am I making a podcast about the subjective experience of time? Why focus on the subjective experience of time? Why do so in the form of a podcast?By From78

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From78-012 | How would I describe this podcast? 13:30

1y ago13:30

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I start to explore what this podcast is...By From78

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From78-011 | We know that time is limited... 12:53

1y ago12:53

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In this episode, I talk about what it feels like to know that time is finite.By From78

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From78-010 | Season 2! 12:25

1y ago12:25

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I made the last episode of the first season of this podcast four years back... But I've been thinking about it a lot lately, so I made a new episode. Let's see where things go from here.By From78

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InForm: Peter Rollins on Psychoanalysis, Theology, Community, and the Work He Does 1:08:07

2y ago1:08:07

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In this episode of the InForm:Podcast, I speak with Peter Rollins, the man behind pyro-theology, the Wake festival, the Spark retreat, Atheism for Lent, and many more things that can provoke all sorts of interesting experiences and elaborations. I first became aware of Pete's work many years back as I was attempting to build up my own understanding…

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InForm: Isolda Alverez Talks about the Psychoanalytic Clinic of Freud, Lacan & Today 1:02:46

2y ago1:02:46

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On this episode of InForm:Podcast, I speak with practicing Lacanian psychoanalyst Isolda Alverez about the way the aims of the psychoanalytic clinic have changed from Freud's time through Lacans and into the present day. Recommendations: 1. Band: Yo La Tango (Spotify, Apple Music) Album: "And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside Out" (Spotify, Apple M…

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InForm: Re-Release/Cross post From78 Interview with Jason from the Regrettable Century 1:53:22

2y ago1:53:22

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This episode of InForm:Podcast is a re-release and crosspost of an interview I did as part of From78 (another interview podcast). It was originally released in 2020. At that time, I was still figuring out aspects of podcasting, so the audio is not as good as I make it today. Be that as it may, the audio is OK, and the interview is (I think) good.…

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InForm: An Interview with Rob Bell 1:14:17

2y ago1:14:17

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On this episode of InForm: Podcast, I interview Rob Bell about his newest book, "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship." We talk about psychoanalysis, dreams, talking to people who work in stores, surfing, and lots of other stuff too. Referenced: The RobCast (Rob Bell's podcast) Peter Rollins Helene Voglesinger The Outlaws (Amazon Prime video) Tao te Chi…

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InForm: The State of the Podcast... 13:44

2y ago13:44

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This episode is the first episode in season 5 of InForm: Podcast. It is short because it's just me giving some updates, announcements, info on what I want to do with the podcast in the future, etc. Because this episode is what it is, I'm also releasing episode 38 --which I think is a very interesting interview-- at the same time. Go listen to episo…

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InForm: Psychoanalytic Politics w/ The Regrettable Century | Pt. 3 1:33:25

2+ y ago1:33:25

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In today's episode of the InForm: Podcast Neil covers chapter two of the book Psychoanalytic Politics by Sherry Turkle with Chris & Jason from the Regretable Century... I recorded this a long time ago. Sorry it took me so damn long to put it up.By Neil Gorman

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InForm: Nathan Gorelick on psychoanalysis, psychedelics, psychosis, delusions, science, & mysticism 1:50:31

2+ y ago1:50:31

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On this episode of InForm: Podcast, Neil talks with Nathan Gorelick about psychoanalysis, psychedelics, psychosis, delusions, science, & mysticism. The result is a long, hopefully informative conversation. Nathan is Term Assistant Professor of English at Barnard College in New York. He holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the State Universi…

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InForm: Jared Elwart on Reading Sci-Fi & Thinking about Psychoanalysis 1:14:49

3+ y ago1:14:49

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WARNING: I drop the F-bomb in this episode, and we talk about sex. There is an explicit tag for a reason! INTRO: In this episode of the InForm Podcast, I talk with Jared Elwart about how reading science fiction makes him think about psychoanalysis and how thinking about psychoanalysis influences how he reads Science Fiction. CONTENT: We discuss two…

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InForm: Michael McAndrews on psychoanalysis for people who don't know they can have it 1:46:15

3+ y ago1:46:15

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INTRO: On this episode of the InForm: Podcast I talk with psychoanalyst Michael McAndrews who practices out in Colorado. Michael's practice is unique for several reasons. The first is that he provides psychoanalysis to people who normally would not have the ability to afford mental health services. The second is that he provides services to people …

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InForm: Psychoanalysis in the Classroom with Ryan Engley 1:24:23

4y ago1:24:23

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In this episode of Inform: Podcast I interview Why Theory's Ryan Engley about psychoanalysis in the classroom. (Tod McGowan, the other half of Why theory was interviewed about this same topic on an earlier episode of InForm.) Our conversation ranges all over the place, but one of the consistent themes is the idea of sustaining the analysand's/stude…

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InForm: Psychoanalytic Politics w/ The Regrettable Century | Pt. 2 1:21:35

4y ago1:21:35

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In today's episode of the InForm: Podcast Neil covers chapter one of the book Psychoanalytic Politics by Sherry Turkle with Chris & Jason from the Regretable Century... And lots of other stuff too. We recorded the episode late at night, and we were all tired. I hope you all enjoy the result.By Neil Gorman

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InForm: Interview with Peter Rollins 1:30:15

4y ago1:30:15

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InForm Podcast: 052 The episode you're about to listen to is a conversation with Peter Rollins, a thinker, writer, podcaster, and community organizer who works at the intersections of psychoanalysis, theology, and philosophy. Before getting started I'd like to say the following: Getting to do this was something that was very exciting for me because…

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InForm: Psychoanalytic Politics w/ The Regrettable Century | Pt. 1 1:36:55

4y ago1:36:55

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Psychoanalytic Politics (by Sherry Turkle) w/ The Regrettable Century | Pt. 1 In this episode, Neil, Jason, & Chris discuss the introduction to the text.By Neil Gorman & The Regrettable Century's Chris & Jason

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InForm: Surplus Jouissance in Art, Psychoanalysis in the Hospital, Meds, & [S][J][P] 1:22:43

4+ y ago1:22:43

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Silly intro 0:00 - 1:00 We decided that Jared will do The Psychoanalysis of Everyday Life The Psychoanalysis of Everyday Life 1:00 - 20:45 Useless things I have & adore Preslava Robert Surplus Jouissance The TV show Hoarders Investing & Retirement v. Adolescent Spending Peter Rollins Streaming music, films v. Having the media Main segment 20:45 - 5…

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InForm: All about Winnicott w/ Duke Novak 1:19:57

4+ y ago1:19:57

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This episode of the InForm: Podcast was a free-wheeling conversation, which lasted a little over an hour, between Neil and Duke Novak. In the conversation, we discuss the work of Psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott and the impact that has had on how Duke and Neil Think about their own work with children and teens. Some of the ideas that we talk about in…

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InForm: An Interview About Starting in Analysis 52:08

4+ y ago52:08

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In this Episode of InForm Neil interviews Winnie about her experience starting psychoanalysis. The hope here is that this interview will be interesting and useful to others who might be considering starting an analysis. Intro: We want to make psychoanalysis available to more people, even though it is not for everyone. Helping people who are your fr…

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InForm: Why Do People Enjoy Hating Freud So Much? 54:38

4+ y ago54:38

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INTRO: In this episode of the InForm Podcast, Neil & Jared explore why people enjoy hating Freud so much. Our arguments are that the education system does a horrible job of presenting Freud's work, an abundance of myths about Freud, Anti-Semitism, and the friend/enemy distinction. We sort of wandering all over the place talking about a few reasons …

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InForm: Todd McGowan & Psychoanalysis in the Classroom 1:32:00

4+ y ago1:32:00

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Intro: Psychoanalytic superstar Todd McGowan makes his second appearance on the InForm: Podcast. In this episode (after Neil makes an error), we talk about psychoanalysis in the classroom. Longer Show Notes: At the top of the show, you hear Neil realizing he has forgotten to hit record after we have all been talking for 25 min. But after that, you …

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InForm: How to do analysis when people are "non-defensive" 1:14:24

5y ago1:14:24

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In this episode of InForm: Podcast Neil & Jared ramble a lot (seriously, it's a lot). When they don't ramble they talk about if it is possible to do psychoanalysis with people who are too accepting of psychoanalysis. Some blah, blah, blah 0:00 - 0:07 Intro 0:07 - 2:42 Psychoanalysis of Everyday Life 2:42 - 17:05 Music & psychoanalysis The unconscio…

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InForm: Does Psychoanalysis Need to be Marginalized? (Pt. 2) 1:18:19

5y ago1:18:19

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Announcements Below are links to the things we mentioned in the announcements section of the podcast. Lacanian Ink Lacanian Review Lacanian Review Online (free) Lacanian Works Exchange (free) The Psychoanalysis of Everyday Life (Jared) We talk about signs v. signifiers Main Segment: Does Psychoanalysis Need to be Marginal (Neil & Jared) Recap of th…

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InForm: Does Psychoanalysis Need to be Marginalized? (Pt. 1) 1:21:21

5y ago1:21:21

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Intro: On this episode of InForm: Podcast Neil & Jared get into a specific question: Does psychoanalysis need to be marginal? Content: The Psychoanalysis of Everday Life -- Neil talks about getting rid of stuff, and how streaming services make things less desirable. Main segment -- We start to talk about the idea that psychoanalysis may need to be …

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InForm: Clinicians v. Analysts Pt. 2 1:10:32

5y ago1:10:32

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OUTLINE: In this episode, Neil & Jared try a new format for the show: (1) The psychoanalysis of everyday life -- Jared talks about "accidentally" leaving something at work. (2) Clinicians v. Analysts -- We continue our discussion of the difference between clinicians (psychotherapist) and analysts (psychoanalysis). (3) Various sundry things -- The f…

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InForm: Autism & Psychoanalysis w/ Dr. Leon Brenner 1:41:16

5y ago1:41:16

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Intro: On this episode of InForm:Podcast we talk with Dr. Leon Brenner about his forthcoming book The Autistic Subject: On the Threshold of Language, which is part of the Palgrave Lacan Series edited by Calum Neil and Derek Hook. Dr. Leon Brenner is a research fellow at the University of Potsdam and lecturer at the International Psychoanalytic Univ…

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InForm: Ryan Engley of Why Theory 1:27:08

5+ y ago1:27:08

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INTRO: On this episode of InForm:Podcast Neil & Jared sit down and talk with Ryan Engley from the Why Theory Podcast about ordinary psychosis and the classroom as a psychoanalytic space. REFERENCES: T.R. Johnson's book "The Other Side of Pedagogy" (Amazon) Some info on Ordinary Psychosis (Text 1, Text 2, Text 3, Text 4, Text 5) Bruce Fink's book "A…

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InForm: Clinicians V. Analysts (Pt. 1) 1:00:11

5+ y ago1:00:11

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Intro: On this episode, Neil & Jared talk about the similarity & difference between clinicians (i.e. licensed mental health people) and psychoanalysts. Content: Clinicians Analysts Psychoanalytic Politics by Sherry Turkle American's desire to make an analysis understandable To understand analysis is to misunderstand it To resist analysis is to unde…

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InForm: People still do dreamwork? 1:00:15

5+ y ago1:00:15

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INTRO: Freud discovered that dreams were the "royal road to the unconscious," and he used dreamwork as an integral aspect of psychoanalytic practice. However, in recent years dreamwork has become far less utilized in psychotherapies. In this episode of InForm:Podcast Neil & Jared talk about some ways to do dreamwork -- the use of dreams in psychoan…

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InForm: Psychoanalysis, Politics, & Discord Servers (Pt. 3) 1:27:55

5+ y ago1:27:55

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INTRO: The conclusion of the series on psychoanalysis politics and discord servers. In this episode, Adam from the Red Library podcast joins us to wrap up the discussion. WARNING: Wes have marked this episode as explicit because there are definitely some of those naughty f-bombs in the episode. Additionally, the audio is sometimes not ideal because…

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InForm: Psychoanalysis, Politics, & Discord Servers (Pt. 2) 57:17

5+ y ago57:17

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Intro: Part two of Neil & Jared's discussion of psychoanalysis and politics. We mainly focus on the question of --is psychoanalysis revolutionary? Table of contents: Review of the last episode Is psychoanalysis revolutionary or “revolutionary”? How might psychoanalysis fit into (or not fit into) political projects? The dangers of imaginary identifi…

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InForm: Psychoanalysis, Politics, & Discord Servers (Pt. 1) 1:00:40

5+ y ago1:00:40

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INTRO: In this episode of InForm:Podcast Neil & Jared go through questions, comments, criticisms, and concerns regarding psychoanalysis and revolutionary politics. BACKGROUND: Neil & Jared both participate on the Discord servers for Red Library & The Regrettable Century. Recently some of the other members of those communities asked some questions a…

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From78-009 Jason from the Regrettable Century 1:54:37

5+ y ago1:54:37

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Intro: In this episode of From78 I talk with a fellow Podcrade from the Lost Horizon's Network, Jason from The Regrettable Century. We talk about our own lives and our experiences as we have moved through time. The conversation gets into putting down roots v. drifting, fear of death, the pursuit of an impossible Justice to come, our ability or inab…

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InForm: Some thoughts on the Oedipus Complex, the Name-of-the-Father, & Castration 1:06:00

5+ y ago1:06:00

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Intro: In this episode, we set out to talk about the Oedipus Complex... and we do talk about it, but we also end up talking about several other (related?) things a well. References: 1. Bruce Fink's books 2. Psychoanalytic Diagnosis by Nancy McWilliams 3. Lacan, Seminar VII 4. Lacan, Seminar XVII 5. Freud, Beyond the Pleasure Principle 6. Freud, Tot…

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From78-008 Chris from The Regrettable Century 1:31:44

5+ y ago1:31:44

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In this episode, From78 has a conversation with Chris from The Regrettable Century Podcast. It's a long episode (90 min), and that's after editing. An unedited version of the conversation is available on From78' Patreon page. (Remember -- No matter what level you support the show at you get ALL the rewards!) During our conversation, From78 & Chris …