Best Brian Alford Podcasts (2025)

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#55 Paige MacPherson: Smartphones, Canadian Education Performance, and School Choice 1:06:48

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Canada is libertarian on cell phones in classrooms and statist on school choice (in most provinces). We get a poor return on investment when it comes to education in Canada. Our math and reading scores are several years behind (even before Covid). Students are distracted by over 100 messages on their cellphones each day. And teachers cannot control…

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208 - Bar Rescue (feat. Slowpuke) 2:29:13

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Slowpuke (SlowpukeLIVE) and the lads stake out a bar and scream in the faces of undiagnosed alcoholics as we cover Jon Taffer’s hit reality-television show: Bar Rescue. Topics include Taffer’s self-aggrandized past, the ethics of robot performers, and what it means to watch a man transform a bar from terrible to an entirely different kind of terrib…

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#54 Étienne-Alexander Beauregard - Gen-Z Conservatism & Anti Civilization: Why Our Societies Collapse From Within 57:41

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Gen Z sits at the cusp of major change in conservatism. Young people do not feel a warmth and longing for Reagan or Thatcher. Sure, they value freedom, but they also what to know where the guardrails stand. Étienne-Alexandre speaks clearly for a new generation of non-left thinkers. He asks what might be the role of conservatism in the near future. …

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#369 Early Internet Reverie feat. Bob from the h_dubb Stream 1:15:14

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Whoops I posted the wrong description first. Heyooo it's hot attic week and we're join by the inimitable balljihad from the h_dubb stream. We talk about "where that name come from", a one of a kind "how I met my wife" story and then it's full on reverie time talkin old internet. Then, your questions! Thanks again to BJ for joining us, go check out …

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#53 Tristin Hopper: Extremism in Canadian Universities and review of his book, "Don't be Canada" 48:17

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Once again, Canadian university professors show their extremism in response to Charlie Kirk, a mirror of their praise for Oct 7. Professors shape opinion; they shape culture. Do we want the kind of culture they promote? Turning to his book, Tristin argues that Canada's world-famous policy failures are self-inflicted. He believes we could recover, i…

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[Preview] Fruitless Sports Corner (FSC #1) 15:00

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/139132098 Welcome to the Fruitless Sports Corner (FSC): a now semi-reoccurring series where Josiah, Nathan Thiessen, Chris Barker, and Jake the Lawyer talk about…

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207 - Newgrounds and Flash Games 30:32

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall The lads boot up Newgrounds and take The Impossible Quiz as they dive into the bizarre and labyrinthine world of the bread and butter of the Web 2.0: Flash Games. Topics include the origins of Newgrounds, the boundless creativity (and trolling) of the flash scene, and what it mea…

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#52 Josh Lewis: Conservatism, Saving Elephants, Populism, Donald Trump, and Economic Morality 1:09:50

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Josh Lewis is a traditional conservative who has worked in 'government' in America, has served in retail politics, and has interviewed hundreds of leading thinkers in American conservatism. Josh has a unique ability to bridge the gap between politics and life, philosophy and culture. His developed his skill comes from a deep discomfort with what he…

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#368 Pork! Chicken! feat. Andrew Hilary 1:28:32

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Yoo this one late as hell! Extendo Mode tho! Just Audrey and Andrew cuttin' it up big style, lots of fun, good chat. Do it up!By Radio Free Tote Bag

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#51 Reflecting on Charlie Kirk. Are we tired of being bullied? 22:53

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I couldn't stay silent and sane. Once again, the AI summary is scarily accurate, so I will let is stand. Let me know what you think. Shawn AI Summary: Responding to Tragedy: Honouring Charlie Kirk & Challenging Silence In this deeply reflective episode of Concepts, host Shawn Whatley breaks from his usual avoidance of current events to address a tu…

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206 - Eugene: Monk (feat. Joe Kassabian) [Whit’s Endless Summer 46] 2:11:54

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Joe Kassabian (Lions Led By Donkeys) joins the lads in Odyssey for further adventures in monastic life, missionary work, and the dreaded attraction between cousins. Topics include evangelical views of Catholicism, the blatantly political work of missionaries, and why cruelty begetting cruelty is at the heart of the Evangelical project. Joe Kassabia…

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#50 George Nash: The Conservative Intellectual Movement 1:09:54

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If you find conservatism confusing, you are not alone! Dr. George Nash has spent 50 years explaining all the strands that weave together into the collection of ideas we call conservatism. The AI summary is surprisingly good, so I will simply point out the book links below: The Conservative Intellectual Movement in America since 1945 Russel Kirk's C…

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We're Just Here For the Bad Guys 1:53:56

17d ago1:53:56

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On today's episode, Josh, Alien, and Josiah tackle Matt Johnson's 2013 black comedy, The Dirties. We discuss Matt Johnson's filmmaking career and his unique mockumentary style before exploring what this film has to say about the media environment surrounding school shootings. Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 C…

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#367 Drug Dilemma/Sick Of Being Big Mommy 1:08:39

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Real ham-and-egger this week (am I using that right?) it's just the hosts and we're blasting thru the question backlog! But not doing a great job because they're some real thinkers we end up talking about a couple for a long time. Including: Sick of being pigeonholed as a Big Mommy | Drug drama in relationship | And more And thank you for tuning in…

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205 - Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 23:12

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall The lads take a walk through this beautiful world and feel the cool rain on their shoulders as they cover Anthony Bourdain’s award-winning CNN travelogue: Parts Unknown. Topics include Bourdain’s rise to prominence, his successes and failures as a documentarian, and the complex l…

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#49 Yuval Levin: Unity, Citizenship, and American Constitutionalism 1:03:00

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How can we live together when we don't t all think alike? Are there nothing but power struggles, or is there a better way? Dr. Yuval Levin explains that we don't need to disagree less; we need to learn to disagree better. Unity does not mean unanimity. We should be hopeful, not simply optimistic. Yuval has spent several decades trying to persuade c…

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[Preview] Steal This Wildlife (MX #15) 13:38

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/137764349 Josh and I discuss Steal This Album by System of a Down and Wildlife by La Dispute. Also this is the 50th Patreon episode. Music by System of a Down, L…

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#366 One Cool Snowcone feat. Alex Ptak 1:13:12

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What's up gang sorry we're late but hey it's a banger ep! Ptak returns, now a dad and a personal trainer and so we're catching up, we're learning about Cool Alex and fatherhood, and we're answering your questions! Thanks again to Alex for joining us, go check out coolalextraining.com if you want some personal training with the legend himself. All c…

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204 - Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 2:14:41

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The lads throw back some drinks and bray the night away as they cover Edward Albee’s 1962 nightcap from hell: Who’s Afraid of Virignia Woolf? Topics include Albee’s traumatizing childhood, the music of his dialogue, and the boomer mentality of being afraid of Virginia Woolf. Want more TWOAPW? Get access to our full back catalogue of premium/bonus e…

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#48 Nico Lagan: Political Orphans, Masculinity, and Faith 1:08:01

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The non-left in Canada includes an interesting and often overlooked group. They promote a mix of exercise, martial arts, masculinity, self defence, freedom, self sufficiency, honour, Christianity, and more. This group baffles academics and exasperates leftists. Both left and right seeks to dismiss and minimize their impact. But they represent a lar…

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[Preview] Gemstones #4. Everything Works Out, Again 10:21

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/gemstones-4-out-137047530 Joseph (@gross_online), Josiah, Josh, and James (@cigarette_liker) all reconvene to run through the house with a pickle in our mouth an…

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#365 It's Pool Party Time! Feat. Korla 1:06:59

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You could listen to one main episode of Radio Free Tote Bag every day for a year and not repeat. That's pretty cool! Dono is in the Land of the Blarney so Korla is filling in! We have a blast and Audrey mostly reads listener compliments accidentally but also that's at thing she kinda needs these days! We got that summertime sadness weh! Korla and A…

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EMERGENCY POD - Dobson Died, Dead Dobson 4:45

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall Well, the dude croaked. https://jamesdobsonmemorial.comBy Josh Boerman, A.J. Ditty, and Brian Alford

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203 - The Sweatbox/The Emperor’s New Groove 25:26

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall The lads grab their pencils and go back to the drawing board as they cover the never released behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of The Emperor’s New Groove: The Sweatbox. Topics include the history of Disney animation, the similarities between the animating and acting l…

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#47 Andy Crooks: Moral Courage and the Heart of Conservatism 1:10:51

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Andy captures the heart of conservatism unlike anything I've found elsewhere. He has lived it. He embodies it. And he welcomes others to enjoy it. Andy Crooks spelled out what's at stake for Canada, and he explained what we must do to save it. Stark, fun, inspirational, and tragic. I can't think of a better embodiment of the heart an soul of conser…

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What the Buck (feat. Phil Christman) 2:05:09

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On today's episode, Phil Christman joined Josiah to discuss Sam Tanenhaus' excellent new biography, Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America Pre-order Why Christians Should Be Leftists here: https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802884053/why-christians-should-be-leftists/ Check out Phil Christman's Substack The Tourist: https://philipchris…

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#364 Can I Get An H_Dubb In The Chat? Yes! feat. h_dubb 1:24:50

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H-Dubb is in the chat this week on Radio Free Tote Bag, for a week of fun-fun chats and good good bants! We talk species interdependency and chaotic times. Check out their stream! https://www.twitch.tv/h_dubb Check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/rftbBy Radio Free Tote Bag

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202 - Steven Spielberg’s The Dig 2:24:05

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The lads grab their engraved rods and play with some loose bones as they cover the LucasArts’ 1995 xenoarchaeologist point-and-click adventure: The Dig. Topics include the gaming prowess of Steven Spielberg, the incredibly fraught production process, and what it means to have have a point and click adventure imprint upon you as a child that require…

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#46 Marco Navarro-Genie: Red Toryism, Canadian Identity, and the Role of Conservatism 1:08:19

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Marco packages powerful barbs in (slightly) softened academic polish. It makes his writing and speaking fun to consume and hard to forget. Do check out his Substack https://substack.com/@navarrogenie Looking forward to hearing what you think! Thanks again! AI summary: Special guest Dr. Marco Navarro-Genie, VP of Research at Frontier Center for Publ…

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Resistance 2.0 (feat. Luke Savage) 1:17:27

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On today's episode, Luke Savage (Michael & Us, @lukewsavage) joins Josiah to discuss the state of Resistance liberalism under the second Trump administration. Follow today's guest on Twitter @lukewsavage and Bluesky @lukewsavage.bsky.social Check out Luke's Substack: https://www.lukewsavage.com/ Listen to Michael & Us: https://www.patreon.com/c/mic…

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#363 LDR LDS feat. Charlotte McDonnell 1:21:26

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Should have made the title joke on the show but here it is now! What's up gang, another new guest this week we're stoked to be joined by Charlotte McDonnell from What's All This Then pod and the coollike stream and a whole bunch of other stuff. We talk LDRs, old Youtube, and bleach before getting into your questions! Here's what we got: Moved in wi…

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201 - My Big, Fat Shank Wedding [Whit’s Endless Summer 45] 24:48

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall The lads return once again to Odyssey for further adventures in jet-lag, cyber security, and the long awaited return of the godking of Odyssey: John Avery Whittaker. Topics include the interminable will-they/won’t-they of Eugene and Katrina, the logistics of proposing in the year…

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#45 Sean Walsh: The Hard Problem of Consciousness, AI, and Conservatism 53:48

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Sean has a PhD in the philosophy of artificial intelligence. He writes well and thinks deeply. He's also experienced more grit than the average academic. This was not a light discussion, but I think you will find it well worth your time. Articles mentioned: Wandering Thoughts Artificial, human and angelic intelligence Sean is Associate Editor of Co…

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200 - Thief II: The Metal Age 3:06:34

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In 1998, Looking Glass Studios released THIEF: THE DARK PROJECT, an unprecedentedly immersive and technically impressive first-person stealth simulator. Two years later, they followed it up with their masterpiece, THIEF 2: THE METAL AGE. After hounding Brian and A.J. to talk about this one for years, Josh finally got his wish. Plus, we got Jay Anth…

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[Preview] Columbine and Martyrdom 10:44

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/134976204 Content warning for in-depth and detailed discussion of school shootings. On today's episode, Josh and I end Christian Rock Summer 2025 on a somber not…

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#44 Tristan Rogers: Conservatism Past and Present--A Philosophical Introduction 1:06:32

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Tristan and I discuss his new book on conservatism. It is fun and deep and convoluted...you will love it. The AI summary (below) chunks out the main sections. Books and articles mentioned: Conservatism Past and Present: A philosophical introduction, by Tristan Rogers https://amzn.to/4lYHPbC England: An Elegy, by Roger Scruton https://amzn.to/4lMKkO…

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#362 Homie Rollerz feat. Luke Taylor 1:14:28

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Brand new week, brand new guest! We're joined this time around by streamer and podcaster Luke Taylor! We talk about the 2004 Nintendo DS game "Homie Rollerz" because of intrusive thoughts, and then we talk to Luke about dating, his relationship, dating apps, and then your questions: Friend keeps having dinner parties but they're kind of a bad cook …

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199 - What Remains of Edith Finch (feat. Lenore and Aysha U. Farah) 31:38

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall Aysha U. Farah (All My Maidens) and Lenore (The Socialist Shelf) return to the pod to take the lads on a heartfelt journey of death and birds as they cover Giant Sparrow’s 2017 walking sim megahit: What Remains of Edith Finch. Topics include games about death, the importance of t…

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Holding Out for a !Hero (feat. Brian Alford) 2:41:13

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Christian Rock Summer 2025 continues! On today's episode, Brian Alford (The Worst of All Possible Worlds, @spocksbrian) joined Josiah and Josh to discuss !Hero: The Rock Opera: a 2003 musical attempting to be "Jesus Christ Superstar for the MTV generation," featuring a CCM star-studded cast including Michael Tait, Rebecca St. James, Mark Stuart, an…

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#43 Brian Day: The Fight for Canadian Healthcare | A 30-Year Battle for Patient Rights 1:07:55

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Dr. Brian Day has spent decades fighting for patients' rights. He trained during an era of no wait times and doctors competing to provide care for patients. People find this hard to believe, and system planners find it horrifying. Canadian medicare was once the envy of the world. Today, countries try to avoid creating 'Canada-like' results. Dr. Day…

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#361 Pretty Nice Bike Feat. Nakamus 1:20:36

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Hellloooooooo Tote Land! We are joined this week by excellent dude Nakamus for a rollicking discussion of getting into streams, building communities of independent media producers and the X-Files! It's a blast, what a homie! Check out Nakamus' stream here https://www.twitch.tv/nakamusBy Radio Free Tote Bag

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198 - Rambo: First Blood (feat. Andrew Law) 2:12:51

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Andrew Law (Boonta Vista) and the lads make for the Pacific Northwest and set up little traps in the woods as they cover Ted Kotcheff’s 1982 debut of Rambo: First Blood. Topics include the joys of practical stunts, the brilliance of Brian Dennehy, and the reactionary politics at the center of both the film and the Italian Stallion himself: Sylveste…

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#42 Nathan Pinkoski: Actually Existing Postliberalism 1:01:22

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A quiet revolution occurred in the 1990s. Our institutions shifted. The global war on terror solidified the shift and obliterated the distinction between public and private, which was once a feature of liberalism. The fusion of public and private represents a new era of actually existing postliberalism. https://firstthings.com/actually-existing-pos…

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[Preview] Lost In The Sound of Inner Turmoil: Underoath 11:25

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/133681381 Christian Rock Summer 2025 continues! On today's episode, Josiah, Josh, Nate, and James discuss the kings of Christian post-hardcore/metalcore/screamo:…

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#360 Drier Than A Live Ant/Nightmare Boyfriend feat. Libby Watson 1:25:20

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Welcome back to RFTB, the only dating advice show where we talk about eating ants and how they're kinda sour! We're joined this week by a returning champ - streamer, podcaster, writer, and lovely person Libby Watson! We talk about Libby's new podcast What's All This Then, ants, Crunchie Bars, and then it's your questions babyyyy: Libby questions | …

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197 - Ghosts From the Internet (feat. Josiah Sutton) 27:50

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall Josiah Sutton (Fruitless) joins a lads-less Brian as he revisits the inspiration for his first video essay: Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Pulse. Topics include revisiting old work, breadtube, and what we can learn from the ghosts from internet eras long past. Josiah Sutton: Twitter // Subst…

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#41 Rebecca Vachon: Canada's Rapid Expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)/Euthanasia 50:44

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Canada has the fastest growing assisted dying program in the world. Medical Assistance in Dying (passive and active euthanasia) is now tied as Canada's 5th leading cause of death. We tackle loneliness and social isolation, individualism, and (briefly) social response to suffering. Not a light episode, but a crucial topic to discuss. Thanks for chec…

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#359 TRUTH OR RUSE 3: You Gotta Be Skibidi Me feat. The Homie Marcos 1:11:39

3M ago1:11:39

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That's right, Dono's completely original game is back! And we're subjecting returning champion homie Marcos to it! Sorry it took up like 75% of the show we do answer some questions too I love you Go listen to Homie Vulgaris it's great Marcos is one of a kind, thanks again to him for joining! And thank you for tuning in! You can support the show and…

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Intro to Christian Rock (feat. Tom O'Mahony) 2:13:46

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Christian Rock Summer is back for 2025! And this time, we're kicking it off with a more general introduction to the history of Christian rock. On today's episode, Josiah and Josh introduce Tom O'Mahony (@gotitatguineys, Beneath the Skin, Lions Led By Donkeys) to the edgier side of CCM. Follow today's guest on Twitter @gotitatguineys and Bluesky @go…

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196 - 2 Bangers 2 MAS*H 2:15:24

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The lads hop on their choppers and make for the 4077th as they return to Korea for another installment in their ongoing coverage of the most critically acclaimed sitcoms of all time: MASH. Topics include the evolution of Margaret O’Houlihan, the zaniness of Frank Burns, and how losing some of your best cast members can transform your show into the …