Best Dimwits Podcasts (2025)

Today, we’re talking about They, a 2002 supernatural horror film directed by Robert Harmon. You might remember the marketing leaning hard on "From Wes Craven..." but heads up—Craven’s name was mostly promotional. He wasn’t creatively involved...

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The Age of Apostasy EXPLAINED – Goge Vandire, Sebastian Thor & the Assassinorum's Weird War 1:23:52

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https://www.patreon.com/isyanderandkoda You already know how to please the Machine Gods at this point so thank you so much. And make your voices heard for which faction you would like to see next! -Isyander P.s for those of you who want to send stuff our way. Thank you in advance. Po Box Isyander & Koda Po Box 1196, Tacoma, Wa, 98402, USA Anything …

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CWT450: Creepy Creatures and Myths: Äbädä and the Hidebehind (The Forest Watches!🌲👀😨) 10:26

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Today, we’re stepping off the beaten path and into the woods—deep into two mythologies separated by an ocean, but united by shadow.

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CWT449: Iconic Album Flashback: 'London Calling' by The Clash 2:45

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Album: London Calling Artist: The Clash Release Year: 1979

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Fetid Fever Dream Flashback of the Week: Nancy Pelosi Stock Trades 9:59

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One of the biggest controversies involving Nancy Pelosi—though whether it qualifies as a “scandal” depends on political perspective—centers on allegations of insider trading or conflicts of interest related to stock trading by her and her husband, Paul Pelosi. Let’s break it down, then look at it through an anarchist lens.…

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Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 21); Karoline Leavitt's Lies and Trump's Nazism 33:45

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The House has narrowly passed President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," and leave it to Karoline Leavitt to lie about it. I also discuss Trump's longstanding history of Nazism, his prominent anti-Jewish supporters, and why he only cares about student protesters allegedly being "antisemitic."

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CWT448🎙️📖: My Reading Wish List; A Literary Mosaic 12:45

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My list of books and stories I plan to read. It's a literary wish list!

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CWT447🎙️: The Brutalist: AI, Authenticity, and the Future of Filmmaking 13:08

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Today we’re diving into a controversy involvin one of the most talked-about films — The Brutalist, directed by Brady Corbet. This 2024 epic, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival and nabbed Corbet the Silver Lion for Best Direction, has sparked a heated debate. Not over its cinematography. Not over its acting. But over AI.…

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CWT446🎙️: The Shaggs: The Worst Band...or Raw Creative Brilliance? 10:34

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This is the tale of The Shaggs, a group often called the worst band of all time. But hold that thought — because their story is a whole lot more interesting than a punchline.

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CWT445🎬: 'The Return of Godzill'a (1984) – Cold War☢️, Kaiju🦖, and the Rebirth of a Legend 10:48

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Today, we’re going deep on "The Return of Godzilla" — released in 1984 and known in Japan simply as Gojira. This isn’t just another sequel. This is a reboot — a resurrection — and a sharp tonal shift that kicks off the Heisei era of Godzilla films.

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CWT444: Obedience & Orthodoxy: Faith, Nation, and the Machinery of Control (AKA: Who Gets to Tell You What’s Good?) 7:50

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There’s a line we hear often in political speeches. “The Bible says...” or “One nation under God.” Those phrases are meant to stir something in us — pride, unity, a sense of higher purpose. But really, they’re just fusions of religion and nationalism designed to secure one thing: obedience.

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CWT443: 😱🔪The Horror-Heavy Music of Ice Nine Kills 12:11

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Today we’re talking about a band that’s carved their name into the flesh of the modern metal scene — a band that doesn’t just play music, they build horror movies in sound. This is the blood-spattered world of Ice Nine Kills. Photo credit: Lyndsey Byrnes.

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CWT442: 🎙️ In This Year of Plenty... 10:13

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A hard truth: how can we live in a time of abundance while millions suffer from hunger, homelessness, and war?

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CWT441: 🎙️ Patti Smith – The Punk Poet Laureate 7:03

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She didn’t just enter the punk scene. She wrote its poetry. Today, we’re talking about Patti Smith — artist, icon, disruptor. She’s been called the "Godmother of Punk" and the "punk poet laureate" — and not without reason. Her work helped define an entire cultural movement, fusing raw sound with literary fire.…

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CWT440: 🎙️Some People Hate Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'!??! 8:17

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Today’s topic? Some people have claimed Bohemian Rhapsody is… the worst rock song of all time.

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Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 20); RFK Jr says ‘people shouldn’t take medical advice from me’ 23:10

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When asked by Representative Mark Pocan whether he would vaccinate his children against measles, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. responded hesitantly, stating he "probably" would but emphasized that people should not seek medical advice from him. He similarly avoided direct answers regarding vaccinations for chickenpox and polio.…

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CWT439: 🎙️ The Reality Behind Cinderella 5:51

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Today, we’re cracking open a familiar fairy tale... and peeling back the fantasy to reveal the brutal social realities underneath. Because the story of Cinderella? It’s not just about magic slippers. It’s about what happens when wealth disappears, protection fails, and a girl is left to fend for herself in a world stacked against her.…

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CWT438: 🎙️ Carrie Underwood's 'America the Beautiful' = an Ugly Distraction That Muted the Moment 8:47

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January 20, 2025. Donald Trump is inaugurated for a second term — a presidency that split the country down the middle. The inauguration is indoors this time, thanks to freezing temperatures. But the cold wasn’t just in the air — it was in the mood. Protesters lined the streets. Tensions were high. And yet, what stole the spotlight wasn’t politics, …

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CWT437: 🎙️ ELVIS (2022): The Spectacle, The Star, and The Svengali 13:41

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Today, we’re looking at Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis — a 2022 biographical drama that’s less of a history lesson and more of a high-voltage rock opera.

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CWT436: 'Blackbird' (2019): My Mother's Day Movie Review Pick For 2025 15:08

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Today we’re talking about Blackbird—a 2019 drama directed by Roger Michell, based on the 2014 Danish film Silent Heart. Blackbird follows Lily, played by Susan Sarandon, a woman dying of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) who invites her family for one final weekend before she plans to end her life on her own terms.…

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CWT435: Killers in History: Liu Pengli — The Ancient Chinese Prince Who Killed for Fun 8:09

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This is the chilling case of Liu Pengli — possibly the earliest known serial killer in recorded history, and a Prince.

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CWT434: Too Punk for Punk? The Mekons 5:59

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Today: The Mekons. Are they the most revolutionary band you’ve maybe never heard of?

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CWT433: ALF Tales, Season 1, Episode 1: 'Robin Hood' [REVIEW] 8:39

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Today we’re heading into Sherwood Forest… ALF-style.

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CWT432: Jimi Hendrix 🎸🔥: 7 Key Ingredients of His Guitar Style🦊💃🏻 20:52

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Today, we’re diving into the genius of Jimi Hendrix — and how he redefined what an electric guitar could do.

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Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 19); Keir Starmer & US Media Sell US/UK Trade Deal 31:02

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Despite mounting global condemnation of the United States for its support of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza—widely characterized as genocidal by legal scholars, human rights groups, and the International Court of Justice—the UK government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer has chosen to deepen its ties with the U.S. through a new trade agreement…

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CWT431: Reincarnation: Is There Evidence? 🧠+🔍=🎙️ 17:36

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Today’s topic? One that sits right at the edge of mystery and science: Reincarnation. And more specifically — can claims about past lives ever be proven? Or is it just the mind playing tricks, or a deliberate scam?

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CWT430: 'A Bronx Tale' (1993) — A Top-Notch Film 20:28

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Today, I'm talking about A Bronx Tale — the 1993 crime drama that marked Robert De Niro’s directorial debut and gave us one of the most powerful coming-of-age films in the genre.

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CWT429: Tech Titans and Trump's Inauguration: The Billionaire Cabinet 13:43

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What we saw on that cold January day was more than an inauguration. It was a message: This is who runs America now. Not the voters. Not the institutions. But the billionaires who sit on the dais — and the policies that follow their money.

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Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 18); Trump Exploits Ukraine (Because of Course) 23:44

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In a move that has sparked controversy, the United States and Ukraine have signed a bilateral agreement granting the U.S. access to Ukraine's critical mineral resources. Also, another scandalous Trump family member and how Reagan's biggest scandal verifies anarchist critiques of state power and violence.…

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CWT428: Using Humor in Presentations (Even When You’re Not Funny)" 20:21

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Today we’re talking about how to actually use humor in presentations—even if you don’t think you’re funny.

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CWT427: Remembering Mojo Nixon & Skid Roper's 'Elvis Is Everywhere' (music video from 1987) 11:31

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"Elvis is Everywhere" is a song by Mojo Nixon & Skid Roper, released in 1987 as part of their album "Bo-Day-Shus!!!" It's a fun little tune!

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CWT426: Creepy Creatures and Myths: The Black Volga, or Devil on Four Wheels 12:51

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Ever hear the one about the black car that stole children off the street? Possibly no license plate (at least in some versions). No trace. Just black paint, white rims, and a sense of dread. Today we’re digging into one of Eastern Europe’s most chilling urban legends: The Black Volga.

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CWT425: Anarchy: Democracy Taken Seriously? 6:39

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You hear the word anarchy, and what comes to mind?

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CWT424 🐦‍⬛: 'The Birds II: Land's End' (1994 TV Movie) 14:25

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Today, we’re diving into one of the more obscure corners of horror cinema — The Birds II: Land’s End.

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SCP COMMENTER EDITION 🔥 Fan-Requested Hidden-Gem SCP Files (From Cthulhu Jr. to SCP-5000) 1:03:33

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https://www.patreon.com/isyanderandkoda You already know how to please the Machine Gods at this point so thank you so much. And make your voices heard for which faction you would like to see next! -Isyander P.s for those of you who want to send stuff our way. Thank you in advance. Po Box Isyander & Koda Po Box 1196, Tacoma, Wa, 98402, USA Anything …

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CWT423 🎙️: Tales of the Wizard of Oz (1961) - Pilot / The Witch Switch 8:01

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"Tales of the Wizard of Oz" is an animated television series that originally aired from 1961 to 1962, in the heyday of things like "The Alvin Show" (early incarnation of Alvin and the Chipmunks).

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CWT422 🎙️: Notable Historical Freudian slips 12:06

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Today, we’re talking Freudian slips. Those little verbal accidents that might just be windows into what we're really thinking.

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CWT421 🎙️:The Many Musical Lives of Bob Nanna [Braid, Hey Mercedes, The City on Film, Lifted Bells] 8:43

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Today, we're diving into the career of someone who’s been a quiet but consistent force in shaping the emo and indie rock scenes: Bob Nanna.

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CWT420 🎙️: 'Le Tigre' Album Review: Punk Politics You Can Dance To 12:26

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Today we’re going back to 1999 to talk about a record that’s as fierce as it is fun: Le Tigre, the debut album from the feminist electroclash trio of the same name.

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CWT419 🎙️: 'OMG: Oh My God!' (2012) Reviewed: When God Gets Sued 10:33

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Today, we're diving into one of Bollywood’s boldest satirical dramas: OMG: Oh My God!

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CWT418 🎙️: Why Are So Many Young People Ready to Leave the US? 14:31

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Today’s episode? We’re diving into a question that’s been showing up in headlines, forums, late-night group chats, and letters to the editor: “Why do so many young Americans want to leave?”

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CWT417 🎙️: 'Realism' 101: Power, Interests, and the State 12:25

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Today we’re digging into the intellectual roots of Realism—one of the most influential theories in international relations. From 19th-century historians to postwar political scientists, we’ll explore how the realist mindset evolved and why it still matters today.

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Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 17); Think of the Children! (Unless They're LGBTQ or Have LGBTQ Parents) 26:49

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The Supreme Court’s conservative majority appears ready to back a group of religious parents challenging a Maryland public school district’s refusal to let students opt out of lessons featuring LGBTQ characters. The case, brought by a coalition of Muslim, Christian, and Jewish parents in Montgomery County, centers on the school system’s decision to…

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Hive Fleet Leviathan EXPLAINED 🐛 | The Tyranids’ GREATEST Invasion 1:31:36

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https://www.patreon.com/isyanderandkoda You already know how to please the Machine Gods at this point so thank you so much. And make your voices heard for which faction you would like to see next! -Isyander P.s for those of you who want to send stuff our way. Thank you in advance. Po Box Isyander & Koda Po Box 1196, Tacoma, Wa, 98402, USA Anything …

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CWT416 🎙️: What If There Were No More "Normal"? 13:22

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What if there were no more "normal"? No more “that’s how it’s usually done” majority dominating most discussions. No more default, assumed, taken-for-granted settings for how people look, think, or show up in the world. What would that even feel like?

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CWT415 🎙️: 'I Am Not Your Negro' (2016) — James Baldwin's Voice, Still Relevant 14:42

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Today, we’re talking about I Am Not Your Negro — the 2016 documentary by Raoul Peck that takes James Baldwin’s unfinished manuscript, Remember This House, and shows how it's still relevant today.

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CWT414: Behind the Duck: The Legacy of Disney's Jack Hannah 7:26

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Today, we’re talking about a man you might not recognize by name—but if you’ve ever laughed at Donald Duck losing his temper, you’ve seen his work. Jack Hannah. Not the animal guy—that’s Jack Hanna. Different guy, different spelling. This Jack Hannah was an animator, writer, and director who helped shape some of the most iconic moments in Disney's …

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