Best Menaker Podcasts (2026)

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090 - Zohran Capitulations, Nick Fuentes & Leather Daddy Al Pacino ft. Will Menaker (Chapo Trap House) 1:04:56

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Will Menaker (Chapo Trap House) confronts Mike about his mustache man praise (apparently he wasn't actually a funny guy?) and talks about Zohran's police chief, Nick Fuentes, and some of his favorite movies. Bonus Eps: patreon.com/recinetime Will Menaker's Movie Mindset: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Deej2aDj0VRkF3LGNk6DD Will Menaker's Letterboxd…

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Hard Power? 54:58

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Mike encounters white Latinos, teaches Michele about grilling, and maybe he actually does love this country.

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The Distant Future: 2025 Expectations versus Reality 1:20:30

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Is AGI right around the corner, again? How's the AI bubble doing? What happened to climate activism? We're closing out the year with a round up of the many predictions made about technology by 2025 and share some of our own guesses. Support the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/DystopiaNow Further Reading Émile's rundown of 2025 predicti…

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094 - Ian Carolling Through the Night 38:26

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Mike talks about male lonliness, capitalism, and Shein influencers. We're Ian Carolling through the night. Happy Holidays folks. Respect women, kiss your wife.

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TTWS Xmas Party – Bad Santa with Jason Adam Katzenstein & Michael Tyburski 1:58:19

12d ago1:58:19

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Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good commentary! That’s right—to celebrate the holiday season and ring in the new year we’re watching Terry Zwigoff’s 2003 holiday classic Bad Santa. We’re joined by our dear friends Jason Adam Katzenstein, New Yorker cartoonist and co-author with Roz Chast of the forthcoming graphic novel The Two Saddest Kitche…

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092 - Rest in Grease 1:12:30

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Joe Rogan & McDonalds's are both part of a secret plan to make you dumb. Something's up with that Australian guy. PDF comedian Jerry Seinfeld has some interesting ideas. Happy Hannukah. We are Mike Recine.

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30: Someone You’re Not with Rebecca Rose Bulnes 3:12:16

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We’re back with a positively joyful episode about white-knuckling it through life :) These are scenes where characters are undercover, pretending to be different than they are, or otherwise just trying to act normal while being observed and under significant stress. Yikes! To help light a path through this nine-eyed, five-0 vision quest we’re joine…

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Epstein Part 2: Transhumanism & Eugenics with Keira Havens 1:01:40

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This week, we're joined by Keira Havens, director of Citizens' Impeachment and former scientist to discuss Jeffery Epstein's transhumanist, eugenicist beliefs, their roots in hierarchy, and his influence in funding scientific research. Further reading: TBA

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088 - Hitler's TikTok Era, Ben Shapiro at the Theater, & More 56:55

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Ben Shapiro is excellent at reviewing musical comedy. The red pill masculinity that is so popular with Gen Z is probably just a bunch of right wing closested homosexuals. And why is Hitler trending on TikTok right now?

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Epstein Part 1: Chomsky Struggle Session 55:32

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In a 2-part series on Jeffery Epstein, we'll explore Epstein's ties to the TESCREAL ideologies. This week though, we're talking about his ties to one of our intellectual heroes who really let us down. Further reading: Émile's article "Noam Chomsky is a Scumbag": https://www.realtimetechpocalypse.com/p/noam-chomsky-is-a-scumbag Jeffrey Epstein Met W…

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086 - Thanksgiving with a Hooker 49:36

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Mike spends family time time with his wife, his son, and his special hooker friend. Blippi is unsettling and Ms. Rachel has been scorned by the Upper West Side. Consider reminding your relatives what Obama and Clinton did to Gaddadi at Thanksgiving this year.

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084 - Epstein Bi-land 48:54

2M ago48:54

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Kamala Harris attones for her sins. And as more Jeffrey Epstein information emergers, Mike Recine wonders what trafficking even is, asks why certain types of people stick together, and tries to organize a new political party.

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COENS SECRETS UNLOCKED with Griffin Newman, Skip Lievsay & Joni Tefoya (Heidi Gardner) 2:22:51

2M ago2:22:51

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In this extra special live event To the White Sea makes study group history as we explore deep secrets, hidden connections, and cinematic revelation in the work of the Coen brothers. In our quest for the truth we're joined onstage by Connoisseur of Context Griffin Newman, longtime Coens collaborator Skip Lievsay, and script supervisor of The Ladyki…

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Escaping Effective Altruism 1:04:15

2M ago1:04:15

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Support the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/dystopianow How did Émile get involved in Effective Altruism and what was it like beginning to turn away? In this week's episode, we touch on Palantir CEO Alex Karp's political journey, a review of longtermism, and what first sounded the alarm bells on EA for Émile. Further reading: Emile's a…

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Algospeak, Vibes, and Post-Rats with Adam Aleksic (Etymology Nerd) 50:41

2M ago50:41

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This week, we're joined by Adam Aleksic, also known as @etymologynerd to discuss his new book Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language. We talk everything from 67, slop, rationalists versus post-rationalists, teleology, vibes, and Silicon Valley slang. Further Reading Buy Adam's book Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transfor…

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080 - Filling the War Hole 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

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Mike talks about the New York Jets, Dick Cheney dying, Hooters going conservative, and filling the war hole with a furry tail.

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Fan Fic at the End of the World 1:00:57

2M ago1:00:57

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This week, we dive into the horrifying world of Eliezer Yudkowsky, AI Doomer, Rationalist, and Harry Potter fan fiction author in light of his recently published NYT bestseller with Nate Soares, "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies." Further reading: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-eliezer-yudkowsky.html https://www.vox…

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079 - Morons and Zohrans 1:06:15

2M ago1:06:15

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Mike talks about hot girls for Zohran, white guys from Ohio, and the difference Andrew Cuomo and Norman Finklestein. Then friend of the show Allen Strickland Williams drops by to chat about riding the bus, getting scammed, and Curtis Sliwa’s wife.Buy Allen Strickland Williams’s album here: https://www.allenstricklandwilliams.com…

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COENS THEATER VOL. I: “SAWBONES” / LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT 1:27:40

2M ago1:27:40

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Boo! In this special episode we announce our live show COENS SECRETS UNLOCKED and unveil our new miniseries exploring the stage play work of the Coens. We kick off COENS THEATER VOL. I with the radio play SAWBONES, which debuted in April 2005 as part of Carter Burwell’s Theater of the New Ear. Sawbones is a thrilling and bewildering triptych, simul…

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077 - Don't Drop Out Mr. Sliwa 50:59

2M ago50:59

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Mike Recine talks about the establishment pressuring Sliwa to drop out to usher in a Cuomo victory, doing laundy while attending a PTA meeting, and why Elmo's wife needs to shut her mouth. He also asks if we should get money out of politics explores the under-considered perspective of the rich people who influence elections -- they have feelings to…

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How Tech Billionaires Bought the Narrative with Eoin Higgins 51:55

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In this episode, we talked to journalist Eoin Higgins about his book "Owned: How Tech Billionaires on the Right Bought the Loudest Voices on the Left" which examines how Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, and Elon Musk have used their wealth to shape media narratives, especially through journalists Glenn Greenwald and Matt Taibbi. Eoin Higgins: https://…

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Is Saving Shrimps Effective Altruism? w/ Guest Comedian Josh Gondelman 1:08:19

3M ago1:08:19

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In this episode, we explore the Shrimp Welfare Project, featured on the Daily Show several months ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNbIKtGMoaA&t. Comedian Josh Gondelman -- a former writer for Last Week Tonight with John Oliver -- joins us for laughs and some serious reflection on which types of beings should be included within our circles of m…

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075 - Why Zohran & Hasan Should Be Jailed 49:35

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Mike asks if he should wear a shock collar like Hasan Piker's dog, wonders why NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamadani keeps getting asked about foreign policy, investigates if Curtis Sliwa has a trans wife, and wears a cowboy hat.

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29: Mega Presences with Will Oldham 2:12:29

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Today is all about mega presences—performances with so much character, life, and musicality breathed into them by their actors that they seem to haunt an entire film and stick with you long after the credits have rolled and the house lights have come on. And we are thrilled beyond words to be joined by a one-of-one artist, the great Will Oldham! Ju…

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073 - Under the C 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

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The Little Mermaid can make you gay.By Recine Time

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Peter Thiel's Antichrist Lectures 52:28

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To become a supporter, go here: https://www.patreon.com/c/DystopiaNow This week we explored Peter Thiel's Antichrist Lectures. Other than trying to prove he's not the Antichrist, what is this guy up to? Newsletter piece on the topic, titled "The Political Power of Eschatological Thinking: This Is Why Peter Thiel Is Talking About the Antichrist": ht…

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071 - The Italian Hero's Journey 55:37

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A quiet evening at The Recine House takes a turn when Mandi shows up and asks for Mike's help after being stiffed by a client and Mike agrees to confront the guy. Mike and Mandi ponder some of life's big questions on the ride over. Mike has some questions about Jane Goodall.By Recine Time

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069 - Mohammed bin Laughin 59:36

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Mike gets a call from the KHive. Deb drops in to talk about Riyadh, silencing your enemies and getting stuck on the train. Mike has a bone to pick with the troops. Deb ponders Mike’s risk of deleting himself.By Recine Time

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28: Laughed Out of Hollywood with Ian Faria 3:18:14

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Laughter—why does it happen? Brilliant filmmaker and comedy consigliere Ian Faria joins the study group to break down comedy in all its forms, be it slapstick physical violence, zinging dialogue, or a slow-burn silent reveal. Ian is just wrapping up post-production on a feature with his comedy group Simple Town and has much to share. This episode i…

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067 - Guy Interrupted 54:09

4M ago54:09

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Mike and the Hooker talk about Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel and restaurant work. https://patreon.com/recinetimeBy Recine Time

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Bryan Johnson, Mortal 1:02:40

4M ago1:02:40

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https://www.patreon.com/c/DystopiaNow This week, we explored the anti-aging obsession of Bryan Johnson. From erection measuring to NDA's, join us for a weird ride. Futher reading: How Bryan Johnson, Who Wants to Live Forever, Sought Control via Confidentiality Agreements – The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/21/technology/bryan-johns…

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065 - Big Tippin' w/ Na'im Ali 1:03:17

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Ok, it’s finally here. A Recine Time First. An honest conversation about race. Comedian Na'im Ali joins us to answer listener-submitted questions about race and talk about cheating, tipping, the girl on the bus and African Art. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sj0xfH155p8 Follow Na'im: https://x.com/Naim__Ali https://www.instagram.com/naim__ali/ …

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27: The Dialectic with Edward Ongweso Jr. 1:46:07

4M ago1:46:07

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Today we’re joined by writer, researcher, and podcaster Edward Ongweso Jr. to discuss “the essence of The Dialectic,” as a highly-fictionalized Herbert Marcuse proclaims in Hail, Caesar! Dialectics: what are they, what is their function, and how might their theory and praxis manifest multifariously across the Coens’ body of work? We discuss the his…

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063 - Arabian Nightwalker 1:08:11

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Mandi converts to Islam; comedian Sameer Naseem joins the show to talk about dealing with zios. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ldwntjTiECo Bonus episode every week for only $5 a month: https://patreon.com/recinetimeBy Recine Time

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The Astroturf Agenda with Dean Preston 46:09

4M ago46:09

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To help us keep the show going become a subscriber here: https://www.patreon.com/c/DystopiaNow San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the tech billionaire-backed astroturf campaigns that flooded his district with money and disinformation. We dig into how tech barons are reshaping local politics through …

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061 - Rosa Get ICE'd 49:26

4M ago49:26

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Rosa gets a visit from an immigration officer; Mike, Rosa and Jonny take a road trip. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ibpqyuotf9g Support us on Patreon and get access to our Monday night livestreams for only $5 a month https://patreon.com/recinetimeBy Recine Time

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My BF is AI 47:17

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To become a sponsor and get an extra episode each week, visit us at https://www.patreon.com/c/DystopiaNow, This week, we talked about what AI is doing to our emotions and our relationships. From AI Psychosis to AI Boyfriends, AI is breaking our brains and our hearts. Further reading: https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2025/aug/28/ai-psychosi…

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Patreon Preview: The Vox Writer w/ Eugenics Fanfic (Effective Altruism in Media) 1:19

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To hear the rest of the episode and become a supporter visit us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/c/DystopiaNow We are entirely listener supported and we appreciate your contributions so much! This week, we were joined by Rachel Adjogah, of the brilliant Polemics.md blog. discussed The Argument, a new publication funded in part by Open Philanthro…

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HONEY DON’T! – A PANEL DISCUSSION with Ben Brewer, Emilio Diaz, & Melissa Tuckman 1:38:40

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To the White Sea is back to discuss HONEY DON’T!—the slapjacking new film from Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke—and we’re bringing a new episode format to attempt to wrap our minds around this monumental moment. We’ve gathered some of our favorite minds of filmmaking and film analysis—Melissa Tuckman, Ben Brewer, and Emilio Diaz—for an unrehearsed panel…

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059 - Brace Yourself 1:06:55

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Mandi is alive but in rough shape after an incident with some Austin comics; Mike, Hooker and Mandi answer your relationship questions. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bK-gkwQKP4M Subscribe to our Patreon for access to a bonus episode/livestream every Monday: https://patreon.com/recinetimeBy Recine Time

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UNLOCKED: Zizians Part 1- A Cult Within a Cult 48:48

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This week we are off, so thought I'd unlock one of our Patreon eps from the series we did about the Zizians. We discuss the origins of the Zizian ideology in the Rationalism community, MIRI, CFAR, Roko's Basilisk and Doom Circles. To hear parts 2 and 3 become a subscriber on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DystopiaNow We'll be back on our regula…

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PATREON PREVIEW: Listener Q and A 12:56

5M ago12:56

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This week we answered questions from our Patreon supporters about the Bay Area cyberdelic scene, Church of the Subgenius, the persistence of eugenics, anarcho-primitivism, TESCREAL boardgames and what our personal tech (or tech free?) utopias would be. To hear the rest of the episode become a sponsor at https://www.patreon.com/c/DystopiaNow. We use…

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"These F*cking People" with Adam Becker 56:46

5M ago56:46

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Become a supporter at https://www.patreon.com/DystopiaNow This week we interviewed astrophysicist and science journalist Adam Becker, author of More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity. Becker contends that Silicon Valley's grandiose fantasies cloak a hunger for control, ofte…

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057- Uncle Tommy? 27:47

5M ago27:47

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Mike and Deb contemplate life in the suburbs, Deb struggles to find a mosquito repellent that works, and Mike wants the government out of his museums while he and Deb wait for a visit from Mike's Uncle Tommy.By Recine Time

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PATREON PREVIEW: The Extropians 5:21

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To hear the full ep sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/c/DystopiaNow In the 1990s, at the height of the Grunge Era, a small but ambitious group calling themselves the Extropians dreamed of transcending the limits of the human body and mind, through technology, radical life extension, and an unapologetically libertarian vision of the future. In t…

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055 - Casa di la Putana (Senza Jonny) 55:28

5M ago55:28

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An accident forces the team to think on their feet. Hooker graciously lets us into her house. Mike brushes up on his Italian and takes some calls about ice cream. We also talk about armed resistance.By Recine Time

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26: Intergenerational Warfare with Will Menaker & Hesse Deni 1:34:08

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Today we’re excited to be joined by Will Menaker and Hesse Deni—cohosts of Movie Mindset, as well as Chapo Trap House and Seeking Derangements respectively—to split the everlasting light of cinema via a prism of great importance: tensions between the old and the young in the films of the Coen brothers. Jumping off from a thrilling duel between Muld…

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Simone and Malcolm Collins: TESCREAL Parents 1:09:46

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To become a Patreon subscriber go here: https://www.patreon.com/DystopiaNow This week we go on a dark journey of TESCREAL parenting with Simone and Malcolm Collins, the rationalist pro-natalism advocates who are raising their kids on an all AI diet. Strap in as we explore their secular religion, their runs for office, and "Future Day." By the end o…

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053 - Jeremy Loffredo 55:21

5M ago55:21

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US journalist Jeremy Loffredo was held by Israel for four days in 2024 following his report on Iranian missile strikes within the country. He stops by to talk about journalism and the current situation in Gaza. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dv2B2PJP94I Subscribe to our Patreon and get a bonus episode every week: https://patreon.com/recinetime…

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PATREON PREVIEW: The Zizians Part 3: The Murder Spree 0:59

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This is the final installment of our series on the Rationalist Death Cult, the Zizians. This three part series unpacks the twisted story of the Zizians, a fringe group born out of the Bay Area rationalist and effective altruism subcultures that descended into violence and murder. Blending a belief in utilitarianism with extreme accelerationist ideo…