Best Acid Horizon Podcasts (2025)

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The Transcendental Logic of Capitalism: Henry Somers-Hall on Deleuze, Guattari, and Kant 1:17:11

2h ago1:17:11

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Follow Vintagia now: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acidhorizon/vintagia-i-ching-oracle-for-psychogeographers-and-creatives What if capitalism isn’t just an economic system—but a transcendental structure that configures our very experience? In this episode, philosopher Henry Somers-Hall helps us unravel Deleuze and Guattari’s enigmatic claim …

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Ep. 279: Grave Mistake: BLUE ÖYSTER CULT Shoulda Been Huge!!! Pt.1 with Tony "The Chairman" Griggs 2:07:20

2d ago2:07:20

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This week, we received our annual audit visit from corporate! That’s right, The Chairman not only graced us with his presence, but he demanded we deliver to you this episode: “Grave Mistake: BÖC Shoulda Been Huge!!!”. One could argue that selling 24M albums would negate “Shoulda Been Huge” treatment. However, when most folks can only name 3 songs b…

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New Emergences: Reading Groups, Live Events, Vintagia, and What’s Next for Acid Horizon 10:33

4h ago10:33

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In this special 10-minute solo dispatch, Craig reveals what’s brewing behind the scenes. From the unveiling of Vintagia: I Ching Oracle for Psychogeography and Creative Discovery to a series of live events that blend philosophy, art, and sound—this is your glimpse into the next season of the Acid Horizon project. We talk about the upcoming artist r…

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358 - An Interview With CD Eskilson Author of Scream / Queen 1:31:42

15h ago1:31:42

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CD Eskilson, author of the new book of poetry Scream / Queen, joins the crypt to discuss poetry, Queer horror, and working with the monsters of our time. Order CD's book here: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/S/bo245013529.htmlBookmark CD's website: https://www.cdeskilson.com/Discuss the poetry of the gothic and the gothic of p…

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The Gay Science #13 (III.132 - III.147) 1:47:27

20h ago1:47:27

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Discussion of the origins of Christianity as the apotheosis of sin, the Christian attack on the passions versus the Greek deification of the passions, as well as scattered remarks about German pessimism, and diet as the cause of one's metaphysics.

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Mysticism Without Transcendence? Laruelle’s 'Vision-in-One' with Jeremy R. Smith 1:10:00

4d ago1:10:00

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Follow Vintagia: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acidhorizon/vintagia-i-ching-oracle-for-psychogeographers-and-creatives In this special crossover episode of LEPHT HAND and Acid Horizon, we explore the radical mysticism of François Laruelle through his essay Vision-in-One or Unlearned Knowing. Laruelle proposes a mysticism stripped of transcen…

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Mysticism Without Transcendence? Laruelle’s 'Vision-in-One' with Jeremy R. Smith 1:10:00

3d ago1:10:00

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Follow Vintagia: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/acidhorizon/vintagia-i-ching-oracle-for-psychogeographers-and-creatives In this special crossover episode of LEPHT HAND and Acid Horizon, we explore the radical mysticism of François Laruelle through his essay Vision-in-One or Unlearned Knowing. Laruelle proposes a mysticism stripped of transcen…

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A Reading of "Friendship" by Maurice Blanchot 12:09

4d ago12:09

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In this episode, Will reads Maurice Blanchot’s essay Friendship, a haunting reflection on the impersonal and ineffable nature of true friendship. Blanchot challenges the idea of friendship as mutual understanding, revealing instead a relation marked by silence, distance, and exposure. This reading anticipates our upcoming "Philosophers and the Frie…

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Ep. 278: Acid Rock n' Proto Metal From The Crypt Vol. VII 1:22:58

9d ago1:22:58

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This week is the seventh volume of our deep dive into the trippy and groovy beginnings of the heavy stuff! Cut your lava lamp on, gaze at that blacklight poster through the haze of smoke, and join your favorite rock n’ roll grave robbers as they dig deep into the core of 70s Acid Rock n’ Proto Metal crypt to unearth some obscure bands that helped i…

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The Gay Science #12 (III.125-III.131) 1:53:58

8d ago1:53:58

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Extended discussion of The Madman passage (#125), including analysis of the metaphysical and moral implications, the surrounding context, and other interpreters - Girard, Freud, Jung, Heidegger, and Deleuze; then, discussion of half a dozen more aphorisms that follow.

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Simulacra and Simulation: Baudrillard, Techno-Fascism, and the Tyranny of Advertising 1:13:40

11d ago1:13:40

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Cameron Carsten is back with us to enjoy an exploration of Jean Baudrillard’s concept of “absolute advertising” and its transformation of communication, desire, and the public sphere. This discussion addresses the rise of techno-fascism and the symbolic saturation of everyday life in view of Baudrillard's 'Simulacra and Simulation'. What happens wh…

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Ep. 277: Beneath The Hair Vol. 11 – Forgotten Glam Metal – New Growth 1:34:45

17d ago1:34:45

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According to Mighty K, this week is all about the Aqua-crotch! That’s right??? We are again diving hair-first into the world of obscure glam metal. Whether you call it: glam metal, hair metal, cock rock, hard rock… this time we are focusing on bands carrying the torch of the 80s by fully embracing the Sunset Strip sound and vision in current times!…

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Untimely Reflections #34: Gnostic Informant 1:50:48

15d ago1:50:48

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Gnostic Informant on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ We discussed the following topics: why the Torah is probably younger than commonly believed; the influence of Hellenism on Judaism as well as the New Testament; the Carpocratians (syncretists of Greek philosophy & Christian religion); the link between Platonism & Christianity; Nietzsche's argum…

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Melanie Klein, Symbol Formation, and Autism: A Psychoanalytic Conversation with Dr. Ben Morsa 1:18:40

18d ago1:18:40

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What happens when the ego fails to form a symbol? In this episode of Acid Horizon, we're joined by Dr. Ben Morsa, a clinical psychologist and psychoanalytic thinker working at the intersection of queer theory, neurodiversity, and mental health. Together, we dive into Melanie Klein’s pivotal essay The Importance of Symbol Formation, examining how sa…

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357 - Longlegs (The Rot at the Heart of the Vibes) 1:44:42

18d ago1:44:42

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The legs are long, the vibes are necrotic, and the marketing campaign is locked away in the basement. Let's all gather 'round and find out what's up with these mysterious metal orb rattling around our collective head. NIC CAGE JUMP SCARE! Discuss HAIR METAL BABY YEAH with Horror Vanguard at:bsky.app/profile/horrorvanguard.bsky.socialwww.instagram.c…

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Ep. 276: Metal Thrashing Mad III 2:07:30

21d ago2:07:30

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Meet Captain Content & Kevin in the pit again this week for a tooth-losing, hella good time! We’re getting our aggressions out by revisiting the starting point of it all for Kevin. The thrash, crossover, speed metal movement of the 80s spawned his love of all things rock n’ punk n’ metal. Once again, we will not be covering the Big 4 of Metallica, …

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The Image of Soul in Post-Jungian Thought: Giegerich, Deleuze, and Beyond 1:01:51

22d ago1:01:51

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Sereptie's recent blog piece: https://splitinfinities.substack.com/p/crossing-the-line-the-repeater-books In this episode of LEPHT HAND, Sereptie is joined by Christian McMillan from the University of Essex to explore Wolfgang Giegerich’s provocative essay Why Jung?. Together, they investigate the image of soul as a conceptual battleground in post-…

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The Gay Science #11 (III.114-III.124) 1:47:24

22d ago1:47:24

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The text proceeds from epistemology to morality. Nietzsche suggests that value judgments are at the foundation of perception. Exploration of herd instinct & herd conscience. Suggestion that the moral skepticism of Christianity was turned against Christianity. Preparation for the Madman passage.

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Ketamine King: Tech Bros, AI Delusions, and the Politics of Dissociation 1:04:48

25d ago1:04:48

1:04:48

CW: Includes references to drug use and racialized violence discourse. King Ketamine: https://www.parapraxismagazine.com/articles/king-ketamine Acid Horizon welcomes back Taija Mars McDougall to discuss her latest essay “King Ketamine,” published in Parapraxis Magazine. Together, we examine how ketamine—favored by Silicon Valley elites like Elon Mu…

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Ep. 275: Event Horizon 2:03:49

28d ago2:03:49

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This week, another milestone episode in our journey that is the InObscuria Podcast. We are also preparing for another visit to the Rock n Pod Expo in Nashville, TN, USA on April 12. This made your humble hosts ponder our future, and a decision was made to slightly tweak our mantra. To explore and expand the soundscape of obscure music beyond where …

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Save CRMEP: The Assault on Humanities in the UK 20:32

29d ago20:32

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Follow the Campaign over at: https://www.instagram.com/crmepers/ Eflux Open letter: https://www.e-flux.com/notes/658933/open-letter-from-crmep-students-researchers-on-kingston-university-s-proposed-closure-of-the-department-of-humanities Verso Open Letter: https://www.versobooks.com/en-gb/blogs/news/open-letter-from-crmep-students-researchers-on-ki…

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The Gay Science #10 (III.108-III.113) 1:31:05

30d ago1:31:05

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Continuing with The Gay Science readthrough, and begin with book III. This book begins with the first passage to contain the saying, "God is dead", and Nietzsche then uses the metaphor of "the shadow of God" to refer to the falsification of our understanding of reality as a result of thousands of years of metaphysical error. These errors may in fac…

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The Anarchist Imaginary: Nicolas de Warren on Glissant, Levinas, and a New Radical Ethics 1:15:33

1M ago1:15:33

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Craig's designs: https://www.etsy.com/shop/critdrip The Ordeal: https://splitinfinities.substack.com/p/crossing-the-line-the-repeater-books Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/acidhorizonpodcast We are joined by philosopher Nicolas de Warren to explore his concept of the anarchist imaginary, drawn from his essay "Anarchism, the Shock from Elsewhere:…

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Schreber’s Paranoia: Madness, Power and the Politics of Psychosis with Devin Gouré 1:10:43

1M ago1:10:43

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In this LEPHT HAND interview, I am joined by Devin Gouré of Moral Minority for a deep descent into the world of Daniel Paul Schreber's Memoirs of My Nervous Illness. Together, they explore Schreber’s cosmic visions, divine persecution, and the "unmanning" at the heart of his psychosis—not merely as symptoms of mental illness, but as portals into th…

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AI: The New Aesthetics of Fascism with Gareth Watkins 1:13:19

1M ago1:13:19

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CW: explicit mentions of pornography and revenge porn Is AI a cruelty machine? In what ways do the aesthetics of fascism intersect with techno-futurism and reactionary fantasies—and how should we respond? Acid Horizon welcomes Gareth Watkins (Death Sentence Podcast, New Socialist) to discuss his article on how the far-right embraces AI—not for inno…

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Ep. 274: A Woman Scorned… 7 1:30:08

1M ago1:30:08

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In celebration of Women’s Appreciation Month, we bring you the 7th installment of our series championing the gender with the most attitude and pure ferocity. Piss off a man; you can fight it out and then go have a pint at the pub. Piss off a woman, and you will pay for it 10-fold. In this episode we focus on women that truly rock; including several…

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Reaction to Jordan Peterson on Lex Fridman 1:10:14

1M ago1:10:14

1:10:14

This is a special episode before we get into The Gay Science walkthrough analysis, and it is something of an experiment. I know the video is not perfect, I would have formatted it a bit differently, plus the my audio is quieter than I wanted it to be. But, I may do more videos like this in the future and plan to up my game. In any case, I think the…

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Peter Thiel Unmasked: From Lapsed Libertarian to Architect of the New Right 1:16:48

1M ago1:16:48

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Boycott Watkins Media: https://xenogothic.com/2025/03/17/boycott-watkins-statement/ Craig's blog: https://splitinfinities.substack.com/publish/post/158302947 Dr. Sadler's links: Substack: https://substack.com/@gregorybsadler Class on Plato's dialogues: https://reasonio.teachable.com/p/six-key-platonic-dialogues-2025 Peter Thiel began his career as …

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Ep. 273: Retro Relapse Regurgitated Revival Reflection 1:22:16

1M ago1:22:16

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This week, breathe in another breath of that freshly regurgitated air! We are exorcising some demons again and testifying to the New Wave Of Classic Rock! This is a 5 shots of bourbon episode, so feel free to play along at home. Listen in as we pour it on with classic, blues-influenced hard rock that reminds us of the days when FM radio rocked! Ind…

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112: Leo Tolstoy - "What is Art?" 1:33:44

1M ago1:33:44

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I released a song today! Go check it out on Invisible Oranges: https://www.invisibleoranges.com/slumbering-sun-together-forever/ The new single is also live anywhere that you stream music, including spotify, apple, etc. You can also visit our bandcamp to pre-order the album or purchase the single now: https://slumberingsun.bandcamp.com/album/starmo…

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Bataille, Eroticism, and the Future of Porn with Vex Ashley (aka @vextape) 1:01:51

2M ago1:01:51

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Read this: https://splitinfinities.substack.com/p/crossing-the-line-the-repeater-books CW: explicit discussions of sex and pornography In this episode, we explore the intersections of eroticism, pornography, and theory with special guest Vex Ashley of Four Chambers. We discuss the influence of Georges Bataille on erotic art, the political stakes of…

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Ep. 272: Gargling Nails - Gravel, Grit & Glory 1:18:32

2M ago1:18:32

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This week, we start a new series all about appreciating the shredded, gravelly, gritty, raspy pipes and throats of rock n’ roll. We are focusing on lead singers who crafted truly special tones with their sandpapered delivery. Join us in celebrating these unique sets of pipes that set them apart from all the others. Anyone can scream, but only a few…

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111: Protagoras, The Sophists & The Art of Rhetoric 1:14:11

2M ago1:14:11

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In this episode, we consider some of the philosophically insightful sections of Nietzsche's lectures on rhetoric & the Sophists. In particular, we examine the figure of Protagoras, of whom we have little information, but who is credited with establishing the Sophists as a philosophical school focused on rhetoric. The latter half of the episode conc…

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Dionysus in Exile: Nietzsche, the Dionysian, and the Modern World with Keegan Kjeldsen 1:42:45

2M ago1:42:45

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Sereptie is joined by Keegan Kjeldsen of The Nietzsche Podcast to explore the exile of Dionysus in the modern world. They discuss the Dionysian as a force of ecstasy, self-forgetting, and excess, tracing its decline from ancient Greek rituals to the rationalized, surveilled, and moralized structures of today. Touching on Nietzsche, Bataille, and Or…

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Ep. 271: In The Shadow Of… ALICE IN CHAINS! 1:40:07

2M ago1:40:07

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This week a continuation of our series called “In The Shadow Of…”, where we compare obscure bands to a mainstream act. This is not about copycats, but more about artists with similar vibes, sharing a sonic landscape, or whose songwriting and playing styles are sympatico. This is another band that is near and dear to both of you humble hosts. A band…

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PATREON PREVIEW: Jung, Freud, and Deleuze, & Guattari: Rethinking Libido and Desiring-Production with Dr. Bob Langan 21:52

2M ago21:52

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Join our Patreon! Get the full discussion here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/jung-freud-and-122995561?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Bob on Jung and Spinoza on LEPHT HAND: https://www.patreon.com/posts/jung-and-spinoza-118447298?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_ca…

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Nietzsche's Five Nos 26:27

2M ago26:27

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Short form episode; audio version of a Youtube release. Additional content coming on Thursday! Creating a listicle of Nietzsche's ideas is always problematic, but thankfully Nietzsche occasionally provides us with one. In his notes, collected in Will to Power, Nietzsche records his "Five Nos": five ideas that he roundly rejects, and positions his p…

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Dionysus Decoded: Nietzsche, Deleuze & Depth Psychology Reimagine Myth 56:33

2M ago56:33

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In this monologue, we explore the many faces of Dionysus, from mythology to depth psychology and continental philosophy. Drawing on Dionysus in Exile, the discussion highlights his paradoxical nature—not just a god of excess but also of stillness and transformation. Nietzsche and Deleuze provide insight into Dionysian becoming, especially through A…

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The Cybernetic Arcana: Hexen 2.0 & 5.0 Tarot with Suzanne Treister 51:17

2M ago51:17

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Buy Hexen 2.0 Tarot and the forthcoming Hexen 5.0 Tarot: https://cosmogenesis.world Preview Hexen 5.0's: new images: https://www.suzannetreister.net/HEXEN_5/HEXEN5.html Lars Bang Larson's Essay: https://www.suzannetreister.net/HEXEN2/HEXEN_2_LBLessay.html Note: if you were watching the tarot deck flip through on YouTube, you are seeing the Hexen 2.…

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Ep. 270: Covers From Beyond!!! Doppelgängers – Who Did It Best??? 1:31:38

2M ago1:31:38

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This week is all about bands playing other bands' songs… In fact, we’re going to listen to songs that many different artists have covered; compare them, and then ask, “Who did it better???”. In this episode, we showcase the diversity of how a band can take a hit that you’ve heard a million times and put their own spin on it. Who do you think did it…

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Untimely Reflections #33: Craig (Acid Horizon) - Deleuze's Anti-Oedipus & Lynch's Eraserhead 1:32:41

2M ago1:32:41

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A rhizomatic discussion. Craig tells us his history with philosophy, and his journey through the work of Jung, Hillman, Deleuze and others. We then discuss Anti-Oedipus and some of the core concepts, such as the Deleuzian reinterpretation of desire and the unconscious, and the body without organs. Then, as a tribute to the late, great David Lynch, …

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The Male Loneliness Epidemic and Hegemonic Masculinity with Chuck LeBlanc 1:35:21

2M ago1:35:21

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In this episode of Acid Horizon, Chuck LeBlanc, therapist and host of Couch to Couch, joins us to explore masculinity, loneliness, and mental health in an era of social alienation. We discuss the male loneliness epidemic, stoic ideals, and the harmful influence of figures like Andrew Tate and Jordan Peterson. Chuck shares insights from his therapeu…

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Ep. 269: R.I.P. John Sykes 1:47:58

2M ago1:47:58

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It is with heavy hearts that we deliver this week’s episode honoring the passing of a guitar hero giant who also happened to be an awesome singer and songwriter: John Sykes. He was a guitarist deserving of the title guitar god who rarely got mentioned in the same circles as the Satches, Vais, Rhodes, and Van Halens. Most known for his brief stint i…

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356 - Preview - Saying the Quiet Place Out Loud (A Quiet Place Review) 11:27

2M ago11:27

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We barely contained this one.Discuss barefoot podcasting with Horror Vanguard at:bsky.app/profile/horrorvanguard.bsky.socialwww.instagram.com/horrorvanguard/You can support the show for less than the cost of MAKING THE PERFECTLY SILENT ENTIRELY NOISELESS GRAIN SILO at www.patreon.com/horrorvanguardBy Horror Vanguard

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110: Nietzsche Contra Peterson - Yes, We Can Create Values 1:16:32

2M ago1:16:32

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This episode is a polemic. While I have addressed Jordan Peterson's misunderstandings of the "God is dead" aphorism, or his bungling of Nietzsche's view of truth, here we address one of his most often repeated distortions of Nietzsche's philosophy. According to Jordan, Nietzsche said we can create our own values, but, in fact, this is impossible. I…

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Disaster Nationalism: The Collapse of Liberalism and Why the Far Right is Winning with Richard Seymour 1:14:51

2M ago1:14:51

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Subscribe to Richard's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richardseymourwtf Buy 'Disaster Nationalism' from Verso Books: https://www.versobooks.com/products/3147-disaster-nationalism?srsltid=AfmBOopgAeJTt7Sq9b5zlzC_iKR5wKPHiFxddWihiDPy1iepY7AisWQa The rise of the new far right has left the world grappling with a profound misunderstanding. While the s…

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Ep. 268: Grave Mistake: TRIUMPH Shoulda Been Huge-er-er!!! – pt.2 1:51:59

3M ago1:51:59

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This week we continue our journey to the Great White North! This is the triumphant finale of our celebration of an amazing power trio from Toronto that has been largely forgotten in the pantheon of rock n’ roll: TRIUMPH! From classic hard rock & metal to proggy AOR, this is a band that rarely gets the praise they deserve! This episode is rooted in …

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Why Does Everyone Want To Be A Fascist? Guattari's Micropolitics of Desire 1:09:44

3M ago1:09:44

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Join our latest reading groups here: patreon.com/acidhorizonpodcast "Creativity and Intoxication" with Adam C. Jones: https://thenewcentre.org/seminars/creativity-and-intoxication/ In this episode, we explore Félix Guattari’s essay "Everybody Wants to Be a Fascist", dissecting its critique of micro-fascisms in everyday life. The discussion examines…

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109: Carl Jung - Psychology & Alchemy, part 2 1:44:07

3M ago1:44:07

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Today we continue with Psychology & Alchemy. This week, we'll spend the beginning of the episode considering the parallel between the lapis philosophorum and Christ, and the unusual claim of the alchemists that man can redeem God. The rest of the episode concerns Carl Jung's extended dream analysis of a single patient, which he found to be laden wi…

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Lacanian Psychoanalysis and Zen Buddhism: What's the Connection? with Raul Moncoya 1:01:06

3M ago1:01:06

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Contact Raul and discover his work here: https://www.raulmoncayophd.com/ Buy the book: https://www.routledge.com/Lacan-and-Chan-Buddhist-Thought-Reflections-on-Buddhism-in-Lacans-Seminar-X-and-Beyond/Moncayo-Yu/p/book/9781032056975?srsltid=AfmBOooucogAZl7Z8szfzd1l8OhR8pTYQ0_F3vnxUL2G6Qw1TezclrYa In this episode we explore the intersection of Lacani…

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