Best Proletariat Podcasts (2025)

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God, Esoteric and Apophatic - WL and WR crossover episode 53:22

6d ago53:22

53:22

If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the conditions necessary for a working class intellectual renaissance that goes beyond old political categories or other identitarian niches. At TU, autodidact…

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Episode 296 - Ripper Collins: The John Wick of Minor League Baseball 40:38

6d ago40:38

40:38

In which we realize we'll probably never hit 700 home runs or score more 3-pointers than Smush Parker. Also, Ripper Collins? You idiot, you should've written the great American Novel instead of toiling in the minor leagues for 8 years you stupid loser.John Wick rules John Wick forever.Like, subscribe, follow @gabbingwithbabish on instagram, gabbing…

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Nuked Overton 1:49:12

8d ago1:49:12

1:49:12

The boys discuss Ye nuking the overton window and how genuine or disingenuous leftists' complaints about the Trump admin are SOUNDTRACK Plagal Grind "Receivership live" Air Conditioning "Unravel your Navel" Offenders "Face Down in the Dirt" Victim Kennel "In Case of Aggression" SUBSCRIBE to our podcast's Patreon…

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WL - The Benjamin Black Pill 1:16:12

14d ago1:16:12

1:16:12

So hard to swallow most people will kick into instant name-calling, scategoating, or lesser evilist modes of displacement and disavowal. If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the conditions necessa…

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Episode 295 - All Things In All Places Most of the Time 36:54

28d ago36:54

36:54

This episode has got noods! The sexy kind. Not those gross pictures featuring various genitalia. No, we talking bout nooooodles. Hand pulled. Sensual. Voluptuous. Delicious. Listen! Like, subscribe, follow @gabbingwithbabish on instagram, gabbingwithbabish.bsky.social on Bluesky, and electronically mail us @ [email protected]!…

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Episode 294 - A Proletariat United Against Light-Up Shoes 32:56

1M ago32:56

32:56

We love to say our wonderful catchphrase - It's Haircut Time! We continue the Baseball Bit that everyone enjoys, and we barely bother to discuss the thing this show is supposed to be about. What I'm trying to say is: we are so back.Like, subscribe, follow @gabbingwithbabish on instagram, gabbingwithbabish.bsky.social on Bluesky, and electronically …

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FriendFiction (w/Omar King) 1:40:33

1M ago1:40:33

1:40:33

Writer Omar King, as well as publisher Evan Papadakis, join the show to discuss his new short story collection An Odyssey of Dingbats, published on friends and former guests Dan Baltic's and Matt Pegas' new imprint New Ritual Press, to talk about his book, porn, Los Angeles, egirl writing, "friendfiction", Hubert Selby, Jr, autism and more SOUNDTRA…

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Why Left - Cutrone on the PCFM vs Revolutionary Subject and The Dictatorship of the Proletariat 1:55:50

1M ago1:55:50

1:55:50

If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the conditions necessary for a working class intellectual renaissance that goes beyond old political categories or other identitarian niches. At TU, autodidact…

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WL - Ft. Doug Lain | The Proletariat vs PCFM (Potato Class Fractured Mass) Post-Platypus Panel 1:34:55

2M ago1:34:55

1:34:55

A post-Platypus convention panelist debrief. David McKerracher of Theory Underground and Doug Lain of Sublation Media, with Why Left co-host Benjamin Studebaker! PCFM vs dictatorship of the proletariat, how to organize today, and what we ultimately agree on. If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we in…

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Why Left - Groking a Dugin/Haz converdiction with Benjamin Studebaker on BRICS 3:23:48

2M ago3:23:48

3:23:48

If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the conditions necessary for a working class intellectual renaissance that goes beyond old political categories or other identitarian niches. At TU, autodidact…

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Episode 293 - Lord of the Pods: Return of the Boyz 41:44

2M ago41:44

41:44

We're back and we're worse. But we didn't talk about Chipotle even once! Its all about the little victories. Speaking of little victories, RORYYYYYYYYYYY!!! HE WON THE MASTERS AND THERE IS A GLIMMER OF LIGHT IN THIS WORLD OF DARK!!!!Like, subscribe, follow @gabbingwithbabish on instagram, gabbingwithbabish.bsky.social on Bluesky, and electronically…

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WL - How to NOT write like A.I. | Ft. Daniel Garner 1:10:09

2M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the conditions necessary for a working class intellectual renaissance that goes beyond old political categories or other identitarian niches. At TU, autodidact…

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WL - Monasteries and Churches as Bildungmech? | Adolescence & Structural Stultification of Timenergy 1:30:00

2M ago1:30:00

1:30:00

If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the conditions necessary for a working class intellectual renaissance that goes beyond old political categories or other identitarian niches. At TU, autodidact…

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WL - New Left "Radicalism" - Weather Underground THEN and Bill Ayers NOW | TU AGORA special event 3:30:48

2M ago3:30:48

3:30:48

If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the conditions necessary for a working class intellectual renaissance that goes beyond old political categories or other identitarian niches. At TU, autodidact…

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WL - What IS "Democracy" | Daniel Garner and Benjamin Studebaker with the TU Tour Crew 1:22:15

2M ago1:22:15

1:22:15

If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the conditions necessary for a working class intellectual renaissance that goes beyond old political categories or other identitarian niches. At TU, autodidact…

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Tragic Sociology VS Left QANONism - Garner, McKerracher, Studebaker & Nance - In The AGORA 2:09:18

2M ago2:09:18

2:09:18

If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the conditions necessary for a working class intellectual renaissance that goes beyond old political categories or other identitarian niches. At TU, autodidact…

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WL - Texting war plans with the boys + What Obama and Trump Agree On 2:30:55

2M ago2:30:55

2:30:55

ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture institute. TU exists to develop the concept of timenergy in the context of critical social theory (CST). To get basically situated in this field you will have to know a handful of important figures from a bunch of areas of the humanities and social sciences. That would be a lot of work…

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WL - Nobody cares about China, Ukraine/Zelenskyy/Trump + TU Tour and Studio Update 1:41:00

2M ago1:41:00

1:41:00

ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture institute. TU exists to develop the concept of timenergy in the context of critical social theory (CST). To get basically situated in this field you will have to know a handful of important figures from a bunch of areas of the humanities and social sciences. That would be a lot of work…

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WL - What is a Citizen? 1:27:57

2M ago1:27:57

1:27:57

ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture institute. TU exists to develop the concept of timenergy in the context of critical social theory (CST). To get basically situated in this field you will have to know a handful of important figures from a bunch of areas of the humanities and social sciences. That would be a lot of work…

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WL - Was Obama the worst U.S. President? - Message to Democrats pt. 3 2:37:25

2M ago2:37:25

2:37:25

ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture institute. TU exists to develop the concept of timenergy in the context of critical social theory (CST). To get basically situated in this field you will have to know a handful of important figures from a bunch of areas of the humanities and social sciences. That would be a lot of work…

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Why Left? - What IS Society? 1:10:45

2M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

ABOUT Theory Underground is a research, publishing, and lecture institute. TU exists to develop the concept of timenergy in the context of critical social theory (CST). To get basically situated in this field you will have to know a handful of important figures from a bunch of areas of the humanities and social sciences. That would be a lot of work…

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Nov. EMSTU - Digital Warlords, Subjectivity, and Cybernetic Populism with Haz Al-Din 1:37:08

2M ago1:37:08

1:37:08

TU Meets the First Warlord of Cyber History. If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the conditions necessary for a working class intellectual renaissance that goes beyond old political categories or…

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Comment Section Review: WU/WR review Why Left's "Musk's "Sieg Heil" & Dog Whistles in the PCFM" 4:15:14

2M ago4:15:14

4:15:14

That survey we put together during the last half is available here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... The thing we went and did in the classroom on campus is available to TU subscribers who get involved in the work of socioanalysis and alien anthropology. If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we…

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Why Left? Musk's "Sieg Heil" & Dog Whistles in the PCFM | Why Us? Naming is Negating 2:57:40

2M ago2:57:40

2:57:40

Why Left? with David McKerracher and Benjamin Studebaker If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the conditions necessary for a working class intellectual renaissance that goes beyond old political c…

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Why Left? Trump's 2nd First Month - A Message To Democrats pt. 2 2:33:39

2M ago2:33:39

2:33:39

Why Left? with David McKerracher and Benjamin Studebaker If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the conditions necessary for a working class intellectual renaissance that goes beyond old political c…

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Why Left? AGAINST the Overton Window / Mainstreaming / Radical Flank theory + Why Us? 4:05:45

2M ago4:05:45

4:05:45

Why Left? Radical Flank Effect and “Overton window” | Why Us - Alien Anthropology, AGORA Tour, and Classification Struggles If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the conditions necessary for a work…

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Why Left? Trump Greenland Cutrone | What's Right? HOMESTEAD | Mikey Seminar on Therapism & Superego 3:53:54

2M ago3:53:54

3:53:54

We've never done a stream like this! A Why Left episode followed by a What's Right episode followed by the first hour of a Mikey seminar! Only at TU. If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the condi…

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Florida my name is FLORIDA! 1:28:24

2M ago1:28:24

1:28:24

We are back from our biannual podcast trip! Gonna talk about that and give some updates on the pod! https://linktr.ee/wlotspod

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PREVIEW Trash American Style (w/ Malcolm Tent) 43:07

2M ago43:07

43:07

Malcom Tent is an under appreciated legend of underground rock n' roll. From entering into the punk fold in South Florida in the 1980s with his hardcore band Broken Talent, to forming the sub-underground noise rock collective Bunny Brains, to playing in one of the most important lineups of American black metal group Profanatica, to collaborating wi…

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Episode 292 - Chipotle Wars Episode 3: Revenge Of The Chips 34:36

2M ago34:36

34:36

And look, the third one! Completing the bit! The harrowing conclusion to the much-acclaimed trilogy! Chipotle, baby!Come for the Chipotle bit, stay for a top-tier 'Eat Pray Love' joke. Really monumental stuff. Long live Hook!!Like, subscribe, follow @gabbingwithbabish on instagram, gabbingwithbabish.bsky.social on Bluesky, and electronically mail u…

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Episode 291 - Chipotle Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Moe's 33:12

2M ago33:12

33:12

They said it couldn't be done! They said they couldn't get another 10 minutes our of Chipotle and boy were they wrong! Here come the competitors! You won't BELIEVE how much the Boyz can get out of simply discussing crushed chips. Arise, arise, all burrito boys!Like, subscribe, follow @gabbingwithbabish on instagram, gabbingwithbabish.bsky.social on…

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Episode 290 - Chipotle Wars Episode 1: The Phantomatillo Menace 41:06

3M ago41:06

41:06

This is the start of what will definitely not be referred to moving forward as The Chipotle Trilogy.After a protracted discussion on the famed fast-food mexican restaurant, we will then discuss Tots, Sauces, and such.You love it.Like, subscribe, follow @gabbingwithbabish on instagram, gabbingwithbabish.bsky.social on Bluesky, and electronically mai…

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PREVIEW The Codependent Benefactor (w/ Philip Van Den Hurk and Stefan Ruitenbeek) 45:19

3M ago45:19

45:19

A very special episode here, featuring none other than Dutch artist and director of the infamous KIRAC film series Stefan Ruitenbeek and his benefactor, the Dutch art collector Philip Van Den Hurk. We attempt to understand just why Philip would allow himself to become a character in the KIRAC universe, which Philip explains brings him a kind of lim…

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Episode 289 - The Burger Niños 33:36

3M ago33:36

33:36

Heads up folks its about to get weird! The Boyz, or Niños as we'd like to be called, will be traveling, so the schedule is gonna be a little wonky. Joe is going to Alaska and Jonny is going to India to try McDonalds over there. I will remain here, to fight Fascism, because I am not a coward. Anyway, listen!Like, subscribe, follow @gabbingwithbabish…

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PREVIEW DOGEing Bullets (W/ Shay Semple) 39:54

3M ago39:54

39:54

Artist and MAGA OG Shay Semple joins once more to discuss the radical first month of the Trump presidency OST Kraftwerk "Computer Love" ESG "Shinin and Grindin" M8 "Sword Shards" Kim Fowley "Bubblegum" Peste Noire "La dernier putsch" The Bomber Jackets "Legends Never Die"

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Episode 288 - Pretty Patties Performatively Prepared, Protested Pugnaciously 37:13

4M ago37:13

37:13

Plus? Poo poo pee pee Pringles podcast pancake plunder paper princess peach pistachio peloton pyrex piru pied piper piano.Just a fun alliteration bit for ya. SpongeBob SquarePants and the stupid burgers he made in an admittedly funny episode. We're having a nice time. Fcuk Elton Mask.Like, subscribe, follow @gabbingwithbabish on instagram, gabbingw…

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Why Left - The Infamous Vivek Ramaswamy 1:53:03

4M ago1:53:03

1:53:03

If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the conditions necessary for a working class intellectual renaissance that goes beyond old political categories or other identitarian niches. At TU, autodidact…

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Why Left? The Olds 1:30:50

4M ago1:30:50

1:30:50

Legacy politicians have a passing the torch on problem. If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the conditions necessary for a working class intellectual renaissance that goes beyond old political ca…

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Bob Dylan's death drive - Plato and Lacan vs. Deleuze - Benjamin Studebaker and Michael Downs 2:28:27

4M ago2:28:27

2:28:27

From December. Benjamin's piece: https://substack.com/home/post/p-153650327 ABOUT / GET INVOLVED Looking to accelerate your way into a fresh understanding of our current situation? That’s what Theory Underground is all about. We are a seminar, lecture, and book publishing organism for workers with earbuds and professionals who see no hope in existi…

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Episode 287 - Umm, Actually, Ratatouille Is The Name Of The Doctor 33:50

4M ago33:50

33:50

Hey Patrick Mahomes, your play was so gross and sloppy I almost confused it for the French dish Ratatouille! (Get absolutely REKT)That perfect burn leads us into this weeks episode about the soup from Pixar's Ratatouille. It looks good! Unlike that frog voiced dope from Kanas City. (REKT again!) We like to have fun. Listen!Like, subscribe, follow @…

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Melrose Place (w/ Zach Brown) 1:34:24

4M ago1:34:24

1:34:24

Artist Zach Brown joins the show to discuss one of the stranger and more era specific art works of the 1990s, Darren Starr's adult nighttime soap series Melrose Place OST Dead Girl's Party "I'm a Tick Tock Bomb" Hunger! "Workshop" Diapsiquir "Aprés"

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Episode 286 - Pig In A New Blanket (This Is Subtly About The Luka Doncic Trade) 38:20

4M ago38:20

38:20

Wanna know how Luka Doncic says 'pig in a blanket' in Slovenian? "Prašič v odeji," according to google translate. Pretty cool. Anyway, The Office!We're dissociating, come on in, the water's fine.Like, subscribe, follow @gabbingwithbabish on instagram, gabbingwithbabish.bsky.social on Bluesky, and electronically mail us @ [email protected]…

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unlocked "It's Been Awhile" 1:52:48

4M ago1:52:48

1:52:48

It's been awhile y'all so we got some catching up to do! Subscribe to our patreon to listen to the rest of our After Dark series https://linktr.ee/wlotspod

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Why Left? Ep. 13 pt. 3 (Marxist?) Monasteries 1:49:17

4M ago1:49:17

1:49:17

If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the conditions necessary for a working class intellectual renaissance that goes beyond old political categories or other identitarian niches. At TU, autodidact…

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Why Left? Ep. 13 pt. 2. Symptomatic Luige Mangione 1:08:42

4M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the conditions necessary for a working class intellectual renaissance that goes beyond old political categories or other identitarian niches. At TU, autodidact…

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Why Left Ep. 13 pt. 1 - Lily Phillips 1:15:15

4M ago1:15:15

1:15:15

If you're serious about doing theory, making art, changing the world, or living well, we invite you to join us. https://theoryunderground.com/subscribe Theory Underground exists to cultivate the conditions necessary for a working class intellectual renaissance that goes beyond old political categories or other identitarian niches. At TU, autodidact…

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Episode 285 - A Child Attempts Murder For Our Enjoyment, Also He Eats 32:08

4M ago32:08

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Our slog continues. We toil in the mines of season depression extracting what precious ore of happiness we can. All the time counting the days until daylight savings time frees us from the shackles of this life and we can once again frolic in the sunshine. Anyway this episode is about Home Alone.Like, subscribe, follow @gabbingwithbabish on instagr…

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Rockin Back Inside My Heart (w/ Jack Mason) 42:33

4M ago42:33

42:33

The life, the legacy, and the art of David Lynch, with Jack Mason of The Perfume Nationalist SOUNDTRACK Julee Cruise "Rockin' Back Inside my Heart" Brother JT "This is the Life" Felt "Primitive Painters" Roy Orbison "In Dreams" LINKS TPN The Films of David Lynch Part One and Part Two

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