Best Joshua Citarella Podcasts (2025)

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Doomscroll 34.5: Mike Israetel 18:32

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Dr. Mike joins me to explore the “enhanced games”, a Peter Thiel backed Olympic-style competition that allows athletes to use performance enhancing drugs. We discuss tariffs, US competition with China and Dr. Mike’s philosophical background and influences.You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: w…

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EP. 806: MEMETIC HISTORIES ft. JOSHUA CITARELLA 2:13:45

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Follow Josh's work here: https://joshuacitarella.substack.com/p/memetic-histories We'll talk a bit about Josh's work on studding young people and the meme culture of the last 10 years as well as his successful "Doom scroll" show--an in person interview show where Josh speaks with various figures of the online left and right. Check out our new bi-we…

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EP. 807: GONNA PARTY LIKE IT'S 1999: LOW CULTURE vs. WOKE 1:54:57

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Was "woke" a response the rise of the low brow culture of the late 90s and 2000s? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so incl…

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PHILOSOPHY FOR THE PEOPLE EP. 93: IS THERE HOPE FOR AMERICA? 1:20:30

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Stefan congratulates Quinn on his new mayor, and asks whether there is any hope for America Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,…

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Doomscroll 34: Mike Israetel 49:47

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My guest is Dr. Mike Israetel, a PhD in Sport Physiology and a co-founder of Renaissance Periodization. We discuss RFK, seed oils, endocrine disruptors, xenoestrogens and every other “based” twitter health meme in your news feed. We explore Dr. Mike’s background growing up in the crumbling Soviet Union and his life-changing encounter with libertari…

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LOVE ON THE LEFT PART V: WHY CAN'T MEN FIND FRIENDS? 1:50:03

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Cyn and J discuss the lack of male serious male friends! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating pa…

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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM: WATCH OUT FOR BALL SACK VAMPIRES 1:36:07

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Jason talks racism, the right Halloween, and of course--BALL SACK VAMPIRES!By bitterlake

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EP. 805: REMEMBERING THE 1999 WTO ANTI GLOBALISTS PROTESTS ft. ALEX MEGARO 1:05:12

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Find the film here: https://www.wto99doc.com/ SynopsisAn immersive archival documentary that reanimates the clash between the then-emerging World Trade Organization (WTO) and the more than 40,000 people who took to the streets of Seattle to protest the WTO’s impact on human rights, labor, and the future impacts of continued globalization. Check out…

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EP. 804: MAMDANI THE TURNCOAT ft. ALEXANDER HERBERT 1:57:34

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Is Mandami an establishment Democrat in progressive clothing? Will the left ever be satisfied? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you…

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DUDES IN THE CHEAP SEATS EP. 8: HALLOWEEN AND THE BIRTH OF THE SLASHER 1:18:14

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Is Halloween the film that gave birth to thousands of copycats? Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're crea…

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POP LIFE EP. 58: WHAT THE HELL IS POST HARDCORE? ft. AARON GILLESPIE 1:07:09

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Find Aaron's music here: https://www.aarongillespie.com/ From church halls to the main stage of Warped Tour, Aaron Gillespie has done it all and after over 2 decades in the music industry is still going strong. We'll discuss Aaron's rise from the "christian hardcore" scene in the late 90s and more! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Pa…

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EP. 803: WHAT'S UP WITH THE GEN Z UPRISINGS? 1:14:19

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Global uprisings of young people is inspiring, but is it sustainable? Can it be replicated in the U.S.? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shopThank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means,…

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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM: CURTIS SLIWA AND NICK FUENTES KINDA SUCK 2:46:35

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Jason and MT discuss a bit about the mayor race in NYC, why Def Jam was never that funny, and more.By bitterlake

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EP. 802: TERMS OF SERVITUDE: ZIONISM AND DIGITAL SETTLER COLONIALISM ft. OMAR ZAHZAH 58:07

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Get Omar's book here: https://a.co/d/iH1wxz4 Terms of Servitude explores the paradox whereby prominent digital platforms like Meta, Google, and X that initially facilitated the expression of activism and advocacy for Palestinian liberation have come to fortify Zionist settler-colonialism. Through anti-Palestinian censorship and erasure often justif…

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LOVE ON THE LEFT EP. 4: CONFRONTING BIG TECH'S MONOPOLY ON LOVE ft. ARTURO DESIMONE 2:28:40

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Does big tech, through their dating apps control who and how people find love? We discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shopThank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, B…

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PHILOSOPHY FOR THE PEOPLE EP. 92: THE NICK LAND MELTDOWN READING SERIES 55:58

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Stefan starts his series on Nick Land. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only programin…

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Doomscroll 33.5: Taylor Lorenz 21:44

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We explore Taylor’s background, how she became politicized and her vision for a free and open internet. I am trolling about the techno-deterministic teleological inevitability of StateBook — its monarchy vs WeChat and there’s nothing in between. I don’t make the rules.You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid…

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CHAMPAGNE ROOM: WE DON'T THINK WHITE PEOPLE KNOW D'ANGELO 3:16:48

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Jason does a Tubi movie recap and then he and MT talk about why white people don't know D'Angelo, and why Black folks don't know Jeff Buckley. EnjoyBy bitterlake

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DUDES IN THE CHEAP SEATS EP. 7: ALL THINGS TOXIE ft. MATT BORS 1:05:21

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Read Matt's Toxic Comic here: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Avenger-Matt-Bors/dp/1952090393 The classic film and animated series returns to comics with a 21st-century spin. On the run from bullies, teenager Melvin Junko runs straight into a massive chemical waste spill that transforms him into a hideously deformed creature of superhuman size and str…

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POP LIFE EP. 56: MANAGING THE CHAOS ft. RANDY NICHOLS 1:48:55

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Managing bands like: Underoath, The Starting Line, Vacationer, Aaron Gillespie, Say Anything, Bayside, Person L, The Almost, Hit The Lights, Beach Slang, Fake Problems, and Jamison Parker and The Pilfers, means you have to navigate complex emotions, volatile relationships, drug problems, and more! We'll discuss it all with long time music industry …

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POP LIFE EP. 57: WHAT THE HELL IS ART CORE? ft. SWING KIDS 1:22:02

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LISTEN TO SWING KIDS HERE: https://swingkids.bandcamp.com/ San Diego, like its northern cousin Seattle, has always existed on the periphery of mainstream cultural circuits—too geographically isolated for major label attention, yet fertile ground for subcultural innovation. Its position at the edge of the U.S.–Mexico border makes it a fascinating si…

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CHAMPAGNE ROOM: WHO'S GONNA FILL THE KIRK HOLE? 3:58:45

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MT and J. discuss right wing internet media personalities vying to fill the space left behind by the murder of Charlie Kirk..and more!By bitterlake

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EP. 801: ARTIFICIALLY INTELLIGENT ft. DAVID ELIOT 1:04:04

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Get David's book here: https://www.davideliot.org/artificially-intelligent The story of AI isn’t finished yet. The question is: how will you be part of it? Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and e…

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CHAMPAGNE ROOM UNLOCKED PART 2: STEVEN TYLER ISN'T TYLER PERRY 1:34:02

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On this controversial episode of THIS IS REVOLUTION podcast, Jason Myles and I discussed how white people don’t know the late D’Angelo, besmirched Miles Davis’ musical legacy, discussed a seance to bring back the late Huey P. Newton on Facebook, how the Hip Hop duo Camp Lo is like the Pop group Wilson Phillips, step-incest porn, cleaning men’s pee …

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CHAMPAGNE ROOM UNLOCKED PART 1: WE DON'T THINK WHITE PEOPLE KNOW D'ANGELO 1:46:21

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On this controversial episode of THIS IS REVOLUTION podcast, Jason Myles and I discussed how white people don’t know the late D’Angelo, besmirched Miles Davis’ musical legacy, discussed a seance to bring back the late Huey P. Newton on Facebook, how the Hip Hop duo Camp Lo is like the Pop group Wilson Phillips, step-incest porn, cleaning men’s pee …

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PHILOSOPHY FOR THE PEOPLE EP. 91: IS MORAL EUTHANASIA POSSIBLE UNDER CAPITALISM? 45:12

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Stefan discusses where there is such thing as moral euthanasia (yes), and whether that is possible under capitalism (no) Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the mea…

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Doomscroll 33: Taylor Lorenz 57:34

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My guest is TaylorLorenz, a journalist and content creator. She is the author of “Extremely Online”. We discuss social media influencers, the Democratic party and dark money. How does today’s memetic landscape help to shape real world politics? Can we preserve freedom of speech in an increasingly authoritarian environment?You can get access to the …

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BEYOND THE RED ZONE: WHAT'S WRONG THE JETS AND ALL THESE COACH FIRINGS? 2:49:45

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Mac and J will discuss the miserable 0-6 start of the Jets under new head coach Aaron Glenn. Also, we'll discuss the ouster of James Franklin at Penn St. and the resurgence of UCLA and Nico! I'm sure, at some point, we'll fly off the rails like a runaway train as well. Looking forward to seeing y'all there! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The …

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EP. 800: THE WAR ON FREE SPEECH ft. ASHLEY FRAWLEY 1:12:43

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Read Ashley's article in Compact Magazine here: https://www.compactmag.com/.../the-public-health-model.../ Is a social media post enough to get you arrested regardless of the content? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time …

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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM UNLOCKED: YOU CAN'T SHOOT UP THE CLUB WITH A .22 3:24:46

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J & MT discuss Riyadh comedy festival, small penises and more! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creat…

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DUDES IN THE CHEAPS SEATS EP. 6: I'M YOUR HOST ft. ALICIA KRUPSKY 1:07:04

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GET ALICIA'S FILM HERE: https://artforanti-villains.vhx.tv/ We discuss the wonderfully wacky world of horror hosts! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, a…

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Doomscroll 32.5: Emily Jashinsky 19:34

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We discuss the darker elements of the New Right and a variety of niche thinkers and ideologies. We explore the woke black lash, tariffs and the brewing conflict between crypto and nationalism. Later, we speculate about 21st century exit politics and the “internet driver’s license”.By Joshua Citarella

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BEYOND THE RED ZONE: IS ARCH MANNING A BUST 1:43:07

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He might have been the most overhyped prospect in history, but does that mean that Manning isn't a 1st round prospect? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you…

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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM: YOUTUBE SHUT DOWN OUR LOBSTER BOY WATCH PARTY 45:31

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We get to watch the first half of the Lobster Boy story before YouTube shut us down!By bitterlake

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EP. 799: CHRONICLES OF DESPAIR IN AN ALABAMA PRISON ft. MATTHEW WHALAN 1:03:45

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Get Matthew's Book Here: https://leftwingbooks.net/en-us/products/bullock-chronicles-of-deprivation-and-despair-in-an-american-prison Bullock: Chronicles of Deprivation and Despair in an American Prison is not simply a book about conditions inside one of Alabama’s most notorious prisons—it is a collective testimony, a record of survival and resista…

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CHAMPAGNE ROOM 1971 LISTENING PARTY 2:32:48

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1971 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4TCVGFKLpEB0oipjPKjElF... Conan and J. take a dive into the year 1971 and go over some of the monumental releases of that year. Listen to Conan here: https://www.protonicreversal.com/ Listen to Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends here: https://www.neutronfriends.com/ Check out our new bi-weekly seri…

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POP LIFE EP. 55: WAS 1971 THE GREATEST YEAR OF MUSIC? 1:15:32

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1971 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4TCVGFKLpEB0oipjPKjElF... Conan and J. take a dive into the year 1971 and go over some of the monumental releases of that year. Listen to Conan here: https://www.protonicreversal.com/ Listen to Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends here: https://www.neutronfriends.com/ Check out our new bi-weekly seri…

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PHILOSOPHY FOR THE PEOPLE EP. 90: WHAT ABOUT WHATABOUTISM? 1:04:02

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By bitterlake

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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM: YOU CAN'T SHOOT UP THE CLUB WITH A .22 3:24:46

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MT & J talk the Riyadh comedy fest and more..so much more!By bitterlake

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EP. 798: WHAT'S LEFT: AVOIDING PLANETARY CRISIS ft. MALCOLM HARRIS & ANDREW HARTMAN 1:12:05

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Get Malcolm's Book here: https://www.amazon.com.mx/Whats-Left-Through-Planetary-Crisis/dp/0316577413 Get Andrew's book here: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/K/bo245100866.html In What's Left , Malcolm Harris cuts through the noise and gets real about our remaining options for saving the world. Just as humans have caused climate ch…

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Doomscroll 32: Emily Jashinsky 1:03:48

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My guest is Emily Jashinsky, a political commentator and a co-host of Breaking Points. We discuss the shifting factions of the America right; Fusionism, Populism, Monarchy, Trad, MAHA, Catholicism, Crypto-anarchy and more. Many viewers will be familiar with the infamous “Bernie to Trump” pipeline but less will be aware of the Trotskyite origins of …

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BEYOND THE RED ZONE: NOT EVERYONE LIKES BUTT STUFF aka MAC GETS CRACKED 3:27:24

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We talk a little everything on this one, MLB, NFL and um..BUTT STUFF! LOL Skip to about 2 hours in for the insanity. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, …

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CHAMPAGNE ROOM: PUNK RAWK LISTENING PARTY! 1:57:46

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Listen to the PUNK-ish playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1sfU8y4fQ5eT8juatVb7XL?si=TjuZVlaIQgGxgT7KsEfEWw Watch Jason's Punk and Politics video essay at MeansTV here: https://means.tv/programs/this-is-revolution Use code: THISISREVOLUTION for a 20% discount!By bitterlake

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EP. 797: WHY AMERICA STILL NEEDS PUNK ROCK ft. GRANT WONG 1:02:02

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Read Grant's article here: https://www.currentaffairs.org/.../why-america-still... Watch Jason's video essay on Punk and Left politics on Means TV here: https://means.tv/programs/this-is-revolution Can the rebellious spirit of punk rock invigorate a nihilistic left? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https:…

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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM: MEGADETH & METAL LISTENING PARTY ft. DOC COYLE OF GOD FORBID 1:36:11

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Jason and Doc listen to his Megadeth top 25 playlist as well as many heavy bands.By bitterlake

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POP LIFE EP. 54: LAST RITES: THE END OF MEGADETH? ft. DOC COYLE OF GOD FORBID 1:26:25

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Listen to Jason's Megadeth playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6CBUnnEznvgzjLogJ31NZ9... Follow Doc and God Forbid here: https://www.instagram.com/godforbidofficial/?hl=en After a 40 year career Megadeth is calling it quits, we'll examine their catalog and influence on heavy music. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers…

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DUDES IN THE CHEAP SEATS EP. 5: LAST TOURNAMENT ON THE LEFT: HORROR MEETS DEATH MATCH ft. DAN FROM FLESHWOUND FEATURES 1:19:21

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Get tickets to the death match here: https://www.fleshwoundfeatures.com/home J.G and Jason talk to the Fleshwound Features crew about their upcoming horror themed death match!Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shopThank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We app…

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Doomscroll 31.5: Kyle Kulinski 23:40

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We discuss Kyle’s early origins on YouTube, the New Atheism movement and his formative encounters with the work of Noam Chomsky and Richard Dawkins (this is real). Later, we explore the peculiar landscape of YouTube and how platforms shape political factions today.You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid sup…

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PHILOSOPHY FOR THE PEOPLE EP. 89: IS IT ETHICAL TO EAT MEAT? 1:03:01

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Stefan discusses whether there is any way to justify our normal moral ideas about killing animals, were pets have great moral standing, and prey animals can be raised and slaughtered in their billions. And if the answer is no, what is the correct response to this? Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com…

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EP. 796: WE ARE A PART OF A LABUBU NATION ft. RYAN ZICKGRAF 3:42:19

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Read Ryan's article in Compact here: https://www.compactmag.com/article/labubu-nation/... It’s easy to dismiss the Labubu Craze of 2025 as just the latest in the long line of tulip manias for toys. The fact that consumers are rushing to spend anywhere between $25 and $150,000 a pop on maniacally grinning monsters designed by Chinese-Dutch artist Ka…