Episode NotesIn this episode, we discuss Tao Lin's novel Trip: Pyschedelics, Alienation, and Change, Terrence McKenna, and ecstatic experiences. We were lucky to have our friend Jonah Svihus join us for this episode.Image: Photo by Ahmed Zaya

Cape Fear

Jul 28th, 2020 41m 26s

Episode NotesIn this episode we discuss the Martin Scorsese film Cape Fear (1991), alongside the films prominent plays off of Nietzsche and Christianity.Music: "Sans Sans" by Rrrrrose Azerty (CC BY 3.0)

Genre & The 1975

Jul 8th, 2020 42m 26s

Episode NotesIn this episode we discuss the 1975 album Notes on a Conditional Form. We also discuss Mark Fisher and hauntology, what constitute folk music, and the 1975's tortuous website Mindshower.ai.Image: Photo by Drew de F Fawkes via Wik

Interview: Paul Skallas

Jun 8th, 2020 44m 35s

Episode NotesIn our very first interview episode, Brad and Peter sit down with Paul Skallas to discuss his work. An edited transcript of this conversation is available on Athwart. To find out more about Skallas, check out his Twitter account.

Lindy

May 26th, 2020 41m 58s

Episode NotesIn this episode we discuss the concept of Lindy. We mention:Paul SkallasPeter Kranitz, "Past Hauntings"Follow us on Twitter and check out our website.Photo by LALA via Unsplash.Music: "Sans Sans" by Rrrrrose Azerty (CC

Slackers

May 1st, 2020 50m 29s

Episode NotesIn this episode we discuss the archetype of the slacker in film:- Slacker (1990) directed by Richard Linklater- Reality Bites (1994) directed by Ben Stiller- Clerks (1994) directed by Kevin SmithCheck out our website and feel

Reformism and Conclusion

Apr 27th, 2020 36m 9s

Episode NotesThe final installment of our Theory in the Time of Quarantine series. We discuss a few pieces that advocate for types of reformism, including:William Upton, "Make America Autarkic Again"Nadia Schadlow, "Consider the Possibili

Post-Liberalism

Apr 24th, 2020 47m 58s

Episode NotesWe continue our series on theory, focusing on the growth of post-liberalism and its growth around the world. We discuss:Adrian Vermeule's essay Beyond OriginalismWilliam Lombardo's Beyond RealismMake sure to leave us a rev

Accelerationism

Apr 20th, 2020 58m 21s

Episode NotesIn this episode we discuss accelerationism in its varying conceptions. Some helpful articles include:- Jonah Peretti, "Capitalism and Schizophrenia: Contemporary Visual Culture and the Acceleration of Identity Formation/Dissolut

Theory in the Time of Quarantine

Apr 17th, 2020 57m 32s

Episode NotesIn this episode, we begin our four-part series on different trends in political and social theory amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.We discuss:Carl Schmitt and the state of exceptionClass interest and political consequencePoli

Solitude

Apr 3rd, 2020 1h 21m

Episode NotesToday, we’re talking about isolation, what it means to be isolated, and whether or not isolating is even possible while living in Coronavirus Quarantine.We discuss:Aristotle's PoliticsSamuel Beckett's Waiting for GodotRobert

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