Best Ches Podcasts (2025)

1
From the Pulpit to Public Office: Ps Che's Story (Part 1) 35:40

Play Pause

8d ago35:40

35:40

In Part 1 of this P4P Podcast Leadership conversation, Ps Che Ann shares the early experiences that shaped his life, faith, and leadership. Born in post-war South Korea, Ps Che reflects on his family's journey to America in search of freedom and opportunity, and how those formative years laid the foundation for a lifetime of service. With over 40 y…

1
Ep 51: Sam Greyhorse interview pt2 45:52

6h ago45:52

45:52

Here is part 2 of this special two-part Christmas episode, where I sit down with Austin local legend, Sam Greyhorse. We talk about his life journey from growing up in Austin's heyday, life as a Mexilero Apache horse whisperer, his music, his activism, and what it's like being the city's favorite Santa Claus. Find his music on spotify here: ⁠https:/…

1
Ep 50: Sam Greyhorse interview pt1 1:11:00

1d ago1:11:00

1:11:00

In this special two-part Christmas episode, I sit down with Austin local legend, Sam Greyhorse. We talk about his life journey from growing up in Austin's heyday, life as a Mexilero Apache horse whisperer, his music, his activism, and what it's like being the city's favorite Santa Claus. Find his music on spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/arti…

1
How Abbie went from being ruled by insomnia to getting her life back by stepping out of the struggle (#76) 51:12

1d ago51:12

51:12

Before insomnia entered Abbie’s life, sleep was effortless. She’d never had to think about it. She fell asleep quickly, stayed asleep, and moved through her days without giving sleep much attention at all. It was simply there — reliable and unremarkable. That changed in the fall of 2021 after a short illness. One sleepless night turned into another…

1
Ep 49: Intro to R Palme Dutt’s Fascism and Social Revolution 47:45

16d ago47:45

47:45

This was originally recorded and released to Patreon in July 2024. I’ve finally caught up enough to drop it to the main feed. It’s a fairly dense book, and will be coming out in bite sized pieces. *note* this was recorded on my old set up, and I wasn’t able to re-edit it Read along here: https://www.marxists.org/archive//dutt/1935/fascism-social-re…

1
Ep 48: Dutch Colonialism Past & Present w/ Leanne 57:18

1M ago57:18

57:18

Communist, content creator, and member of the Dutch Socialist Party, Leanne, joins me to talk about Dutch colonial history, and how it still affects the present world. find her on twitter and TikTok @Leannenist Further research: Antom de Kom - We Slaves of Suriname Gloria Wekker - White Innocence: Paradoxes of Colonialism and Race Vincent Bevins - …

1
How Natasha went from structuring her days around insomnia to letting sleep come naturally again by putting life before sleep (#75) 56:16

1M ago56:16

56:16

Natasha’s insomnia journey began during the long grind of the pandemic. Life was full, intense, and stretched thin. She and her husband were working and their young son needed to take school classes online. When their nanny suddenly stopped coming, Natasha brushed it off at first. But that first sleepless night turned into another… and then another…

1
How A Move Of God Is Transforming Hawaii's Young Adults With Mike Kai and Bekah and Elijah Lagafuaina 46:59

1M ago46:59

46:59

From eight team members with one vision to 700 young adults gathering every Tuesday night, this episode reveals how faith, culture, and authenticity sparked a movement across the islands. Pastor Mike Kai, along with Bekah and Elijah, breaks down what it takes to build revival from the ground up and why it's not hype, it's alignment. This week on th…

1
CLIP Ex Ep19: Fascism and Social Revolution ch7 4:57

1M ago4:57

4:57

Clip from my continued reading of R Palme Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution, ch 7: How Fascism Came in Austria Subscribe on Patreon for full episode Did you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episodes and exclusive episodes for all tiers. https://www.patreon.com/Howth…

1
Ep 47: Celebrating Anti-Communism Week 2025 51:37

2M ago51:37

51:37

What a treat! its my birthday AND anti communism week! This episode is a brief history of American Anti-Communism from 1917 to 2025 Rate and review this podcast as a birthday gift to me, plzzzzzz link to comrade Pete's Article: https://news.redhelpatx.org/p/why-cant-communists-openly-run-for?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Did you know I have a Pa…

1
SPECIAL BONUS: Workers' Lit coming soon! 28:31

2M ago28:31

28:31

Special Announcement! I am joining Lenore and Jacob of Socialist Shelf for their new project, Worker' Lit, specifically the current events podcast, Unfit to Print. Aysha U. Farah and Jen Big Nasty join the shelfers to... no wait, I'm seeing they're just joining the pod. Straight up. They're members of the show now. Let's goooo! We're excited to ann…

1
How Dan went from feeling broken to regaining confidence in his natural ability to sleep by changing his response to insomnia (#74) 52:13

2M ago52:13

52:13

Dan had never struggled with sleep — until a stressful period in late 2023 turned his nights upside down. After a panic attack and a couple of sleepless nights, he found himself pacing the house at 2:00 AM, clock-watching, and convinced he was broken. Even after medication gave him one long night of sleep, the struggle came roaring back the very ne…

1
Ep 46: Che's Guerrilla Warfare ch3 w/ comrade Pete 1:10:15

2M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Finally finishing this book discussion with my good friend and comrade, Pete. This was recorded the week before I ordered my new equipment, so apologies if it doesn't sound as clear as recent episodes. follow along here: https://www.cheguevara.org/Guerrilla-Warfare.pdf Did you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so …

1
CLIP Exclusive Ep 17: Fascism and Social Revolution ch5 4:47

2M ago4:47

4:47

Reading and explaining R Palme Dutt's Fascism and Social Revolution chapter 5. join the Patreon for the full episode Early release episodes and exclusive episodes for all tiers. https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan

1
Ep 45: BONUS! No Kings Austin 41:08

2M ago41:08

41:08

I attended the local No Kings rally Saturday, October 18, 2025. This was recorded about 2 hours after I got home, so I was fairly sleepy. I realized after talking to my partner, that I left out a few important notes, like how there was ZERO police presence. Less cops than one would normally see at that park. Very strange indeed! All in all, I am gl…

1
Built for This: Thriving Through Shaking and Stewarding Kingdom Influence 36:32

2M ago36:32

36:32

What if the shaking in your life isn't turbulence, but a transfer? In this episode, Pastor Mike Kai challenges leaders to see disruption as God's strategy for refinement and preparation. From ancient biblical wisdom to modern-day business lessons, he reminds us that we were born for such a time as this. In this powerful episode of Pound for Pound L…

1
Ep 44: Freddy G, Welcome to the Severed Floor 1:08:54

3M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

There's a lot going on right now, and sometimes it's good to step back and lose yourself in a work of fiction. Freddy G, who you may know from the internet, joins me to discuss seasons 1&2 of the Apple TV show Severance. Are all offices like this? Is Ricken a Marxist? Would YOU get severed? We discuss this and more! Find Freddy G on all social medi…

1
Ep 43: Seventy-Five Years and 730 Days of Genocide 45:33

3M ago45:33

45:33

1
Ep 42: This American Left w/ Breht O’Shea 2:08:54

3M ago2:08:54

2:08:54

You know him. You love him. It’s everyone’s favorite Breht O’Shea from such fine podcasts as RevLeft Radio, The Red Menace, Shoeless in South Dakota, and more! We talk about what organizing in the USA looks like 2025 - from unions to the socialist orgs, mutual aid, resisting fascism, and raising anti-fascist kids. And surprise! I just realized it’s…

1
CLIP: Exclusive Ep 15: Fascism and Social Revolution ch 3.2 5:01

3M ago5:01

5:01

CLIP: finishing up chapter 3 of Dutt’s book on fascism Join the Patreon for the full episode! https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan

1
How Kelly reclaimed her life from insomnia by stopping the fight with sleep and dropping the struggle with her thoughts (#73) 1:00:38

3M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Kelly’s struggle with insomnia began after the birth of her first child. What started as one sleepless night quickly grew into panic-filled evenings and anxious days. The harder she tried to make sleep happen — through medication, supplements, holistic remedies, and strict routines — the more elusive it became. Sleep turned into an obsession, and e…

1
Leading Through Grief and Offense With Jared Ming 42:08

3M ago42:08

42:08

In this episode of the Pound for Pound Leadership Podcast, Pastor Mike Kai sits down with his longtime friend, Pastor Jared Ming of Higher Vision Church, for a raw and timely conversation. They talk about: - The tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk and its ripple effect on the church and culture - How to shepherd people through grief, trauma, and o…

1
Ep 41: Che’s Guerrilla Warfare ch2 w/ comrade Pete 43:50

4M ago43:50

43:50

Back with fan favorite, Comrade Pete discussing Che’s Guerrilla Warfare. Read along here: https://www.cheguevara.org/Guerrilla-Warfare.pdf Did you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episodes and exclusive episodes for all tiers. https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?ut…

1
Ep 40: Love of Worker Bees w/ Rae 1:53:56

4M ago1:53:56

1:53:56

Comrade Rae, aka The Lady Prole, joins me to discuss Alexandra Kollontai’s 1923 collection of three story stories, Love of Worker Bees. Did we love it? Not really. Did we hate it? Not that either. We have developed a complicated relationship with this work. If you don’t know Proles Pod, find them here: https://prolespod.libsyn.com/ Love of Worker B…

1
Ex Ep 13: CLIP Dutt’s Fascism and Social Revolution ch2 4:58

4M ago4:58

4:58

Follow along here: https://www.marxists.org/archive//dutt/1935/fascism-social-revolution-3.pdf Did you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episodes and exclusive episodes for all tiers. https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan…

1
Identity Over Hustle: Marketplace Leadership with Pastor Jeff T. Osborne, Danny Kim, and Pono Kuwamura 42:28

4M ago42:28

42:28

What do you do when you've hit rock bottom, but know your calling is greater? Pastor Jeff Osbourne went from prison to purpose, and in this powerful episode, he shares how renewing your mindset and walking in obedience can transform your business, leadership, and life. Get ready for hard truth, raw testimony, and soul-stirring wisdom. This special …

1
Ep 39: Georgia on My Mind w/ Jacob (Socialist Shelf) 1:14:23

4M ago1:14:23

1:14:23

Jacob from the podcast Socialist Shelf joins me to discuss what’s going on in Georgia, specifically Atlanta area, organizing. From cop city, to abortion bans, to queer rights, to police murder, the contradictions are sharpening. Links! Cop City bail funds: https://atlsolidarity.org/updates/ No Cop City, No Cop World by Mariah Parker: https://www.ha…

1
Ep 38: Che's Guerrilla Warfare ch1 w/ Comrade Pete 48:23

5M ago48:23

48:23

My friend and comrade, Pete is back for another theory discussion. This time, we are covering the first chapter of Ernesto Che Guevara’s 1961 work, Guerrilla Warfare. Stay tuned for the next two chapters Read the book here: https://ia803401.us.archive.org/10/items/guerrilla-warfare-che-guevara/Guerrilla%20warfare%20-%20Che%20Guevara.pdf Did you kno…

1
How Stephanie got her life back from insomnia by letting go of the fight she thought she had to win (#72) 56:55

5M ago56:55

56:55

During a trip to Switzerland, Stephanie had a night of no sleep and spent the next day battling panic attacks. Her sleep soon recovered, but that experience planted a seed of fear — a fear of going through another day like that if sleep didn’t show up. Months later, when a medical diagnosis and abrupt medication changes disrupted her sleep, that ol…

1
Ex Ep 11 CLIP: Fascism & Social Revolution by R. Palme Dutt (intro) 4:59

5M ago4:59

4:59

I am beginning my next reading series with the 1934 book, Fascism and Social Revolution by R. Palme Dutt. Dutt was a British communist in the 1930s and wrote about the rise of fascism happening all around him. I find his analysis of what fascism is and how to fight it to be one of the best out there. In this episode, I read a bit of his bio and bot…

1
Ep 37: Art as a Weapon w/ Deakin Stockman 40:56

5M ago40:56

40:56

Deakin is a writer, artist, activist, poet, and worker who I met on TikTok. In this episode, we discuss their art and radicalization as well as some tips for other creators. Find Deakin here: https://linktr.ee/deakin.stockman?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLqKOxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8VpxU6U7cBEtc211FHDx6yI2iclb4QxXnj_iCfS7Tn5WQpbQKInwGp9vzne_aem_cR-vipiinXzolKCY80vSww…

1
Revival Across Nations: From Voodoo Villages to Global Missions with Christophe Ulysse 1:10:03

5M ago1:10:03

1:10:03

What happens when a boy raised outside the faith receives a dream that changes his destiny? In this jaw-dropping episode, Pastor Mike introduces Christophe — a missionary leader born into a family tied to voodoo practices in Haiti, later mentored by YWAM founder Loren Cunningham, and now spreading the gospel across the unreached world. You'll hear …

1
Exclusive Ep 10 CLIP: On Contradiction final 4:59

6M ago4:59

4:59

Did you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episodes and exclusive episodes for all tiers. https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan

1
Ep 36: It’s Floodin’ Down in Texas 27:07

6M ago27:07

27:07

What happened? How can you help? Why are liberals such smug jerks? Austin Pets Alive: https://www.austinpetsalive.org/ Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country: https://www.communityfoundation.net/scholarships/ Red Help ATX: https://redhelpatx.org/ List from Austin monthly: https://www.austinmonthly.com/how-austinites-can-donate-to-those-affe…

1
Exclusive Ep 9: On Contradiction pt2 CLIP 5:00

6M ago5:00

5:00

Reading section 3 from Mao’s On Contradiction. Join the Patreon for the full episode and more! Did you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episodes and exclusive episodes for all tiers. https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan…

1
How Laura found freedom from insomnia by accepting her thoughts — not just her sleepless nights (#71) 46:04

6M ago46:04

46:04

Laura never expected insomnia to arrive during one of the happiest times in her life. She had just gotten engaged. She was heading out on vacation. But one sleepless night quietly snowballed into many — and nights quickly became something she feared. She tried everything: supplements, routines, medication, strict sleep hygiene. But nothing seemed t…

1
Ep 35: Queer Liberation Readings 33:38

6M ago33:38

33:38

After searching for some time, I finally found a collection of essays about Queer Liberation in a book titled Against Equality: Queer Liberation Not Mere Inclusion. In this episode, I read three essays from this book, all covering the topic of LGBTQ people and the USA military. As we watch our government attempt to pinkwash us into manufacturing co…

1
Sign Painter Bob Dewhurst: Ten Years After 1:00:26

6M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Sean catches up nearly 10 years later with sign painter Bob Dewhurst as they discuss the changes over the last ten years and their meeting nearly 20 years ago in San Francisco. Bob has been a sign painter for over 50 years and carries a wealth of knowledge about the trade and shares what he's doing now that he's living off grid in the tiny communit…

1
Throwback Sessions With Rex Craine and Rev. Samuel Rodriguez 20:59

6M ago20:59

20:59

In this episode of Throwback Sessions with Mike Kai, we're bringing you a powerful summer highlight featuring two standout voices in the Christian faith—Pastor Samuel Rodriguez and Pastor Rex Crain. These conversations were some of the most impactful of 2024, filled with wisdom, leadership insight, and faith-driven encouragement for every believer …

1
Exclusive Ep 8: On Contradiction pt 1 4:59

7M ago4:59

4:59

Just a clip! Join the Patreon for the full episode. My Patreon is theory readings and current event rants. If you’d like to support this project, and receive bonus episodes twice a month, join here: https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan

1
Ep 34: All Our Struggles are Connected, duh! 30:24

7M ago30:24

30:24

Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement is a collection of essays and speeches by Angela Y Davis. These writings are all from 2013-2015, and the book came out in 2016. In this episode, I read you a speech she gave in December of 2013 titled “On Palestine, G4S, and the Prison-Industrial Complex.” In tim…

1
Ep 33: A Brief History of Stonewall 15:51

7M ago15:51

15:51

Reading an article about the Stonewall Uprising, and a rant about how all our struggles are connected. Article: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/stonewall-uprising-ignited-modern-lgbtq-rights-movement Did you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episodes …

1
How Rebecca went from doing everything right and still struggling with sleep to letting go and achieving insomnia freedom (#70) 57:56

7M ago57:56

57:56

Rebecca never struggled with sleep — until she began working 24-hour shifts as a hospital-based midwife. She cared deeply about her patients, and she made a quiet promise to herself: nothing would go wrong on her watch. That meant staying awake through every shift. Over time, that vigilance seeped into her nights at home. Sleep became something she…

1
From Punk Rock to Purpose: Danny Casler's Journey from the Stage to Serving Kailua 1:06:56

7M ago1:06:56

1:06:56

In this episode of the Pound for Pound Leadership Podcast, Pastor Mike sits down with longtime friend Danny Casler—former punk rocker turned community builder and founder of My Kailua. Danny shares his raw and inspiring journey through trauma, transformation, fatherhood, and faith, revealing how seasons of pruning led to deep personal growth. From …

1
Ep 32: Unionizing Your Workplace w/ Comrade Halen 1:09:36

7M ago1:09:36

1:09:36

Comrade Halen is a member of the IWW (Industrial Workers of the World) and Red Help ATX. In this episode, he shares his knowledge of labor organizing, and gives us the AEIOUs of how to start a union at your job. Become a Wobbly! https://www.iww.org/membership/ Did you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upg…

1
Ep 31: Dialectical and Historical Materialism pt2 with Comrade Aaron 51:16

7M ago51:16

51:16

This is the second half of the conversation with Comrade Aaron covering Josef Stalin’s Dialectical and Historical Materialism. Shoutout to Comrade Young Haircut for the editing advice. Read the pamphlet here: https://www.marxists.org/ebooks/stalin/d_and_h_materialism_stalin.pdf Did you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this pr…

1
Ep 30: Dialectical & Historical Materialism pt1 w/ Comrade Aaron 1:01:00

8M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

A discussion on Stalin’s essay Dialectical and Historical Materialism with my good friend and comrade, Aaron. This conversation went on nearly 2 hours, so I decided to cut into two hour-long episodes. I am so bad at tech, that I cannot for the life of me figure out how to stitch on a closing to this one, and an opening to the next… maybe ill figure…

1
Exclusive Ep 6: Combat Liberalism 5:00

8M ago5:00

5:00

Reading Mao’s 1937 essay Combat Liberalism and his 1956 US Imperialism is a Paper Tiger Did you know I have a Patreon? If ya like what ya hear, support this project so I can upgrade my equipment! Early release episodes and exclusive episodes for all tiers. https://www.patreon.com/HowtheRedwasWon?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan…

1
How Rupsa ended her insomnia struggle by being more open to experiencing insomnia and all the thoughts and feelings that come with it (#69) 47:42

8M ago47:42

47:42

Rupsa never had issues with sleep until a big change in her professional life led her to move to a new city. As sleep became difficult, she experienced a lot of anxiety. Her heart would race. She started to develop a fear of going to bed at night. She’d spend four or five hours awake in bed, hoping to fall asleep. Working with a psychologist provid…

1
Ep 29: The Worst 100 Days Yet w/ Andrew Hilary 1:55:04

8M ago1:55:04

1:55:04

Andrew Hilary, ya heard of him?! joins me to discuss, laugh at, and cry about the first 100 days of the Trump 47 presidency. He’s off social media, so don’t look for him anywhere. Articles used to compile my notes: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2017/jan/20/donald-trump-first-100-days-president-daily-updates https://www.pbs.org/…