Best Thoughtful Anarchy Podcasts (2025)

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ARSON, EXPLOSIONS, CHAOS - China's Been Hit Harder Than We Thought - Episode #261 2:07:10

2d ago2:07:10

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This week has been a disaster for China. Support the show here and see the Monday Exclusive show Xiaban Hou! - https://www.patreon.com/advpodcasts Free Xiaban Superchat goal episode Amusement Parks in China - https://www.youtube.com/live/6YI6vLuDqEY?si=i_ugjC_TcRqcTG7z Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember U https://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightso…

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It's Never too Late, with Jack Daly 43:13

2d ago43:13

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Jack Daly has been sucking the juice out of life since birth, but brought his fitness to a new level with Ironmans, starting at age 57. It's never too late!By David Mammano

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154. Hannah Arendt and Civil Disobedience -- John McGowan 1:14:42

5d ago1:14:42

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John McGowan joins the podcast again to discuss a recent republication of Hannah Arendt's essay "Civil Disobedience, which responds to Plato's Crito, Thoreau's "Resistance to Civil Government," and the leftwing mass movements of the 1960s. John and I discuss Arendt's importance as a theorist of revolution and totalitarianism, as well as the complex…

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The Return of Curt and Trent 1:33:12

3d ago1:33:12

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On this episode we talk to our good friends Curt and Trent from Round Table Rejects and do we talk about stuff!! This is what it's all about people!! It's a flurry of thoughts and ideas coalescing in conversation, providing insight, inspiring thought and making the world a better place. Support the show…

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72. Tantric Daddy Energy? Dennis Hull Delivers 1:09:26

4d ago1:09:26

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Send us a text In this week’s episode, I am joined by Dennis Hull, a trauma-informed coach and tantric practitioner, to explore healing through vulnerability, masculine-feminine dynamics, and the art of emotional connection. We discuss tantra as a path to empowerment, the role of safe spaces, and how practices like BDSM can support healing when gro…

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You're About to See China Collapse - In Fact, it's Already Begun - Episode #260 2:00:05

9d ago2:00:05

2:00:05

Ekster is offering up to 30% until May 19th, and customers will get an additional 10% off if they use our code. Go to http://partner.ekster.com/chinashow and use Discount code - CHINA Listen now to the NPR Politics Podcast, only from NPR – wherever you get podcasts. Bridges and buildings fall down as it appears China's poor quality concrete, tofu d…

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I, Ronnoc 54:32

9d ago54:32

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On this episode, we speak with young filmmaker Ronnoc. He's only 17 years old! He's the youngest filmmaker we've ever had on the show!! Our lawyers warned us that this may be seen as contributing to the delinquency of a minor, but we didn't care. We want to contribute to the delinquency of ALL AGES!!! But in all seriousness, Ronnoc is just the type…

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Create Your Brand in Two Days, with Pia Silva 39:01

9d ago39:01

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Pia Silva shares her methods on how to cut the BS from your brand strategy and cut to the chase to get results FAST. #DavidMammanoShow, #PiaSilvaOnAir, #PiaSilva, #BadassBranding, #NoBSBranding, #BrandLikeABadass, #PiaSilvaWisdomBy David Mammano

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153. Organizing in the 21st Century -- Jaz Brisack 37:59

9d ago37:59

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Jaz Brisack joins me to discuss their new book, Get on the Job and Organize. Jaz and I discuss why billionaires take union organizing personally, how organizing is different in the 21st century, and how you can organize your workplace. Jaz might be coming to a town near you soon - here's the link to their book tour sites: https://www.simonandschust…

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71. The Science + Soul of Shadow Work with Danielle Massi 56:05

11d ago56:05

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Send us a text Kristin sits down with Danielle Massi for a deep dive into shadow work, unpacking what it really means to face the hidden aspects of ourselves. Their conversation moves through personal stories, common misconceptions, and the quiet power of self-awareness as a catalyst for healing. Together, they explore the emotional complexity of t…

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The Hands Off Style of Protesting 36:22

14d ago36:22

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On this episode, I go to a big nationwide protest that occurred on Saturday, April 19th 2025. There were hundreds of these rallies held all over the United States of America. And what were these brave souls protesting? Was it an unjust war? Was it systematic racism in the law enforcement system? Was it about how they’re raising the percentage of co…

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They’re Lying! China is Losing The Trade War in a BIG Way - Episode #259 1:52:49

16d ago1:52:49

1:52:49

This trade war with China is getting very desperate for China. Support the show here and see the Monday Exclusive show Xiaban Hou! - https://www.patreon.com/advpodcasts Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember U https://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightsounds Track : Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember U Some sources - https://www.theguardian.com/n…

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Episode 4: Heritage and Honor: Episode 2: The Story of Ray Lopez 3:23

14d ago3:23

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In our second installment of Heritage and Honor, we tell you about Ray Lopez, a Kentucky Barber who helped his community one head at a time.

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Episode 3: All NEW Episode 2: Bill Maher Visits Trump, and Poop Grants for Space 30:37

16d ago30:37

30:37

In this exciting and hilarious episode, the guys discuss news you may have missed and Bill Maher's visit to the Whitehouse.

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Why Anarchy is Good for Business, with Ari Weinzweig 48:44

16d ago48:44

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Ari Weinzweig, Co-Founder of Zingermans explain how controlled anarchy has allowed him to create a business empire. #TheDavidMammanoShow | #AriWeinzweig | #Zingermans | #PurposeDrivenBusiness | #EntrepreneurMindsetBy David Mammano

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152. Why Billionaires Love AI -- Brian Merchant 1:05:51

16d ago1:05:51

1:05:51

Brian Merchant, author of the newsletter Blood in the Machine, returns to the show to talk about the newsletter, ai, tech oligarchs, the neoliberal "abundance" agenda, jobs, and pretty much everything else you want to know about the terrible, horrible, no good collusion between Trump, Tech billionaires, and ai. Fight the tech billionaires. Support …

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Ghost Bugs From Space 33:52

18d ago33:52

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On this episode, I let my instincts take over. It's the same as when I'm driving my automobile. I just tune out, tune in and turn the corner. But this corner don't bend, if you get my meaning. When you get out there, on the strip with the wind in the sand and the sand in your hair, you're going to wish you'd stayed home and just listened to this ep…

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Huáscar Rising 30:31

18d ago30:31

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Hello from Cusco, where the streets are laid out like a puma and hawkers offer massages on every corner. I've been thinking about Huáscar, the last true Sapa Inca, who willingly took sacred knowledge into the underworld until the time was right for its return. What if the strange convergence we're witnessing - the grimoire revival, the sudden value…

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70. Love Lessons and Kitchen Confessions with Chef Carlos 59:16

18d ago59:16

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Send us a text From the art of cooking to navigating modern dating, we explore how creativity, relationships, and personal transformation all intertwine. Ghosting, breakups, and life’s big questions come to the table as we uncover the lessons hidden in failure, the wisdom from ancient civilizations, and the power of self-discovery. No topic is off-…

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Trade War Reality Hits China Way Harder Than They Thought - Episode #258 2:10:20

23d ago2:10:20

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This trade war with China just got very real for people in China. Support the show here and see the Monday Exclusive show Xiaban Hou! - https://www.patreon.com/advpodcasts China in the 90s - https://youtube.com/live/uYIG2tcgDOw Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember U https://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightsounds Track : Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann …

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Episode 2: Driveway Liberty Media Presents: Heritage and Honor: Episode 1: Curtis Daniels 4:30

21d ago4:30

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In this new segment presented by Driveway Liberty Media, we discuss the honor and grit of great American men. Here's the story of Curtis Daniels.

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Tower of Babel - Mostly Inadequate. 38:54

22d ago38:54

38:54

Well, if you leave humans unattended for a few weeks - we'll attempt to build an extremely faulty tower to the heavens. And if we're lucky, all God will do is laugh at us... or change our language. So It's time we learned what happened and why - and how quickly mankind is currently doing it again. Enjoy!…

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Creating the Bills Mafia, with Del Reid 40:20

23d ago40:20

40:20

Del Reid, an accidental entrepreneur started Bills Mafia and his business, not on purpose. #DavidMammanoShow #billsmafia #billsfans #nflfans #buffalobills #buffalo #26shirts #delreid #mammanoBy David Mammano

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151. Graeber's Debt Chapter 12, The Beginning of Something Yet to Be Determined 1:17:53

23d ago1:17:53

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In which I end my series on David Graeber's Debt, apologize for mistakes, and offer some hope for a new world in which we have more money and less monetarism. Thank you to all of the listeners to this series, and my wonderful lineup of guests: Dirk Ehnts, Eleanor Janega, Cory Doctorow, Bill Maurer, Henry Farrell, James K. Galbraith, Fuad Musallam, …

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Don't Listen To This Episode!! 37:32

25d ago37:32

37:32

This episode is what we used to call a filler episode. To me, those are the best. There's no agenda here. Nobody's trying to win any awards or dazzle any shareholders. No. This one is literally here for no other purpose then to not NOT be here. It's so simple. So take a break and don't listen to this episode, but remember to listen to yourself as y…

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Tolkien's Shire Anarchy and the Mandate of Heaven 1:35:22

24d ago1:35:22

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This week, I'm welcoming fellow substacker and Tolkien nerd, Charles McBride, whose essay 'Shire Anarchy' caught my eye in the cultural curiosity that is the substack notes app. We're diving into the political imagination behind Middle-Earth – a world where having a king is perfectly fine, as long as he's quite far away or, better yet, long dead. F…

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Episode 1: We're Back! New Format for the ALL New Driveway Liberty Podcast 25:05

25d ago25:05

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After a bit of a hiatus, we are now back at it. Watch our new show in video format on Sunday's at 6pm CST, and then listen to it on your favorite streaming service the next day.

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69. Relationship Anarchy: Loving Outside the Lines with Sage Drennon 1:03:00

25d ago1:03:00

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Send us a text Are traditional relationship structures limiting your personal freedom? In this episode, Kristin and Sage dive deep into Relationship Anarchy, Non-Monogamy, and the power of Love Without Rules. From exploring the transition between Polyamory and Relationship Anarchy to Breaking Free from Relationship Patterns, this conversation chall…

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China’s Tariff Response Chaos Homemade Weapons Explode Around Country - Episode #257 2:05:35

1M ago2:05:35

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AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle ofD3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out https://DrinkAG1.com/adv to get this offer! The tariffs are wreaking havoc on China, and there's a crazy thing happening with all the pressure it's under. Support the show h…

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An Investor Who Helps You Make Sales, with Andrew Goldner 33:36

1M ago33:36

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Andrew Goldner started GrowthX in 2015 with the mission of helping startups grow their sales before investing in them. #DavidMammanoShow #GrowthX #AndrewGoldnerInterview #StartupGrowthTips #BusinessGrowthStrategies #EntrepreneurPodcast #StartupSuccessStories #BuildingStartups #SalesGrowthHacks #foundersjourney…

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150. Secret Mall Apartment -- Jeremy Workman and Michael Townsend 41:48

1M ago41:48

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When capitalists developed their neighborhood with a giant mall, eight artists developed an abandoned space in the mall into an apartment. It was art without permission, and now there's a documentary about what it was like to make a secret mall apartment as a form of art. Jeremy Workman, the director of Secret Mall Apartment, and Michael Townsend, …

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68. Stop Sabotaging Your Miracles: The Subconscious Sh*t Keeping You Stuck with Dr. Sharnael 44:59

1M ago44:59

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Send us a text Let’s get one thing straight — you’re not broken, but your subconscious might be running the show... and sabotaging the sh*t out of your miracles. In this raw and revelatory episode, Dr. Sharnael goes deep into the hidden programming that's messing with your health, your relationships, and your money flow. From childhood trauma and g…

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Bathed In A Blue Suede Light | Miguel Conner 1:04:06

1M ago1:04:06

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Everyone’s favourite gnostic raconteur, Miguel Conner, returns to the show this week to discuss his latest book, The Occult Elvis. The book becomes an entryway into a wide-ranging discussion on the role of shamans, cultural transformation, fate and the destiny of America. (Mere trifles!) Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to the Occult Elvis 04:03 The S…

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Nightmare - Devastating Earthquake Exposes China's Horrific Building Quality - Episode #256 2:05:50

1M ago2:05:50

2:05:50

Ekster is offering up to 30% until May 19th, and customers will get an additional 10% off if they use our code. Go to http://partner.ekster.com/chinashow and use Discount code - CHINA The Myanmar/Thailand earthquake has revealed some very, very nasty truths. Support the show here and see the Monday Exclusive show Xiaban Hou! - https://www.patreon.c…

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Contemplativeness 32:38

1M ago32:38

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This is a very special episode about laughing and believe it or not, it's still out there...somewhere. Sure, you never really see it anymore but that doesn't mean it's gone for good. It's like making model airplanes, or doing puzzles. It's just not really done that much anymore. It's not cool. Quite frankly it's embarrassing. You're not going to li…

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Gandalf And The Ice Wall: You Shall Not Pass? 57:29

1M ago57:29

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In this episode, I explore the shifting landscape of conspiracy culture and what I've been noticing about an emerging "conspiracy canon." Recording from my new apartment in Paraguay, I dive into observations from my recent event with Greg Carlwood in Florida, examining how conspiracy thinking has evolved from political analysis to metaphysical ques…

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On a Mission to Humanize AI, with Rana el Kaliouby 33:00

1M ago33:00

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Rana el Kaliouby, a pioneer in AI shares her predictios of how the average person will use AI in 2025 and beyond. #RanaElKaliouby, #DavidMammanoShow, #AIInnovation, #EmotionalAI, #TechLeadership, #HumanizingAI, #AIWithHeart, #EmotionAI, #AIRevolutionBy David Mammano

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149. Anarchy in the Big Easy -- Max Cafard and Vulpes 39:55

1M ago39:55

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Max Cafard (which is a pen name) and Vulpes (which is also a pen name) join me to discuss their fantastic new graphic novel Anarchy in the Big Easy, which is just what it sounds like. Max and Vulpes and I discuss the cosmic anarchy, political anarchism, and everyday anarchy that's flowed through what is now called New Orleans for centuries and mill…

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Non Sleep As Revenge 37:58

1M ago37:58

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I'm writing this as I crouch in the stairwell of a shitty hotel. The internet is so bad in my room that I had to walk down to the end of the hall where it's amazingly fast. I might just get a sleeping bag and stream a movie out here, like camping! We could light a nice fire and sing songs. Man...I'd love to light this hotel on fire and sing songs. …

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67. Brainwaves & Breakthroughs: Dr. Ron Nathanson Unlocks the Brain’s Potential with Neurofeedback & Psychedelics 55:17

1M ago55:17

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Send us a text How can we heal from the traumas of our past? In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Ron Nathanson discusses his approach to holistic health, combining chiropractic care, neurofeedback, and emotional release techniques. He reflects on the lasting effects of generational trauma, the body’s innate wisdom, and the healing potential of ps…

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Chaos Ensues as China Releases Poison Purple Clouds on Locals - Episode #255 2:06:40

1M ago2:06:40

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Purple factories, travel shills, China is really not hiding their ambitions now. Support the show here and see the Monday Exclusive show Xiaban Hou! - https://www.patreon.com/advpodcasts Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember U https://soundcloud.com/nocopyrightsounds Track : Cartoon feat. Jüri Pootsmann - I Remember U Some sources - https://www…

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Your Test will be Your Testimony, with Amberly Lago 59:29

2M ago59:29

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What Amberly Lago has been through would defeat most people. But she has used her life altering obstacles into a journey of joy. #DavidMammanoShow, #AmberlyLago, #LaughAndLearn, #TrueGritAndGrace, #MindsetMatters, #EntrepreneurLifeBy David Mammano

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148. Debt Discussion 12, In the Middle of Something New with Yanis Varoufakis 41:56

2M ago41:56

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Yanis Varoufakis joins me to discuss his new book, Technofeudalism, how the world economy has changed since Graeber wrote Debt, and where things might be going next. Live long and prosper.By Graham Culbertson

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Time Isn't On My Side 33:10

2M ago33:10

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One thing you don't want when you're staying in a hotel for long long periods of time is inconsistent breakfasts. And bad! I mean...it's clear the eggs from this morning were the same ones from yesterday. I don't know...maybe retiring from the Navy was a big mistake. Listen to this episode and hear all about it!!! Support the show…

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66. Beyond the Bottle: Emily Bonds on Anxiety and Addiction 1:07:48

2M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Send us a text In this candid conversation, Kristin chats with Emily Bonds. They explore the intersection of mental health, addiction, and personal transformation. Emily reflects on her struggles with anxiety, how alcohol became her escape, and the life-changing moment that set her on the path to sobriety. They also shed light on parenting challeng…

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What China's Hiding Will Blow Your Mind! - Episode #254 2:10:45

2M ago2:10:45

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AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out https://DrinkAG1.com/adv to get this offer! There's so much insanity in China right now. Support the show here and see the Monday Exclusive show Xiaban Hou! - https://www.p…

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Zip Ties 30:04

2M ago30:04

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On this episode I pretend that I'm hosting a podcast that's really interesting and not weird. Support the showBy Shotgun Mike Hostettler

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147. Luigi Mangione and Anarchist Terrorism -- Constance Bantman 58:31

2M ago58:31

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Constance Bantman joins me to discuss the history of anarchist political violence through the prism of Luigi Mangione - and vice versa. Some of the questions we cover include: Can the history of nineteenth-century anarchist terrorism help us understand the recent assassination of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson by Mangione, and its rapturous receptio…

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Mike Paine: The Man Behind The Voice 46:44

2M ago46:44

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On the episode we talk to Mike Paine but more importantly we listen to Mike Paine, because when you have a prominent voice actor on you don't want to miss your opportunity to learn. And not only is he a voice actor extraordinaire but he has decades of experience appearing on radio, books on tape, teaching and all sorts of other stuff. Not only that…

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So Embarrassing! - China Was Forced to Respond to Us - Episode #253 2:12:10

2M ago2:12:10

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Use code FACTORPODCAST at https://factormeals.com/factorpodcast to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box! China's deep water fishing fleets are out of control, and taking over the world. We also got China to change. Support the show here and see the Monday Exclusive show Xiaban Hou! - https://www.patreon.com/advpodcasts Cartoon feat. Jür…

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