Editor's note: the audio is a little rough but it gets better a few mins in. Sorry, we got it in one track and couldn't clean it up very well, so this is just extra bonus content. Normally scheduled content will resume shortly.
Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gpiIxTEikrPM5JAlnJ3za7P9XE757LNt6Bd0lD6ZQDM/edit?usp=sharing
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2025-03-25 20:40:35 +0000 UTC View PostWe talk to Kat Abughazaleh about her IL-09 campaign announcement, what inspired her to run, what she thinks needs to change in democratic party politics and how to take on the growing threat from republicans.
Find Kat Abughazaleh at Katforillinois.com
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2025-03-24 15:39:19 +0000 UTC View PostYouTuber Eden Riley joins to give us a tour of the current right-wing video creator ecosystem. Follow Eden:
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Independent journalist Marisa Kabas walks us through the wild world of DOGE and what to expect next.
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We talk about the rise of anti-woke venture capitalists in the new era of Trumpism 2.0 and revisit some old brands from the conservative parallel economy to see how they're doing in 2025.
2025-03-04 02:03:57 +0000 UTC View PostThis is a prequel/sequel/addendum to first the Anime Sickos ep. Caleb's power cut out like 20 mins into the original recording, so the crew decided to abandon ship and just yap, it was a fun one. As you know, you can find more of Tom and Joe at animesickos.com
2025-03-01 03:14:15 +0000 UTC View Post
We talk about the deteriorating reality we live in from the new 'Lavender Scare' in the Trump government, to tumbling Tesla sales, and a few other stories.
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2025-02-26 22:23:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Tom and Joe from the Anime Sickos are here and we talk about the history of 4chan, the websites and culture that preceded it, and more. Note that this episode covers the timeline from the mid 1990s right up to the website's founding. Another episode further discussing the inner-workings of 4chan, notorious moments, and what's going on today will follow in the future. In the meantime, follow Anime Sickos at https://animesickos.com/ 2025-02-21 02:39:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Molly White joins us to discuss the future of crypto under the Trump administration and more.
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2025-02-13 20:38:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Your favorite gamers live on the red carpet.
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Friend of the show Cameron, aka MLYP has just launched a podcast on the Something Awful forums. We talk about how it birthed the worst website in the world: 4Chan and the political schism that formed between the two sites. Note that this episode will be followed up with a 4chan history episode soon.
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We recap a few of the weirder stories of 2024.
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Note: this was recorded a few weeks ago so some of our takes and predictions aged well, some poorly lol.
Josh from TWOAPW returns to talk about why the TikTok ban happened, and how that differs from the reason we've been told.
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Note: we recorded this episode immediately preceding the ban issue and reinstatement
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2025-01-16 02:38:19 +0000 UTC View Post
Our friend Alex aka LolOverruled tells us about his history with Mr Beast, then joins us for an odyssey through the worst tweets of Q4 2024. It is an episode full of heat and also some genuine brain rot. Follow Alex:
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2025-01-16 02:34:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Nick Calandra, Editor-in-Chief of Second Wind joins us to discuss the challenges of having a critical engine around the gaming industry and more.
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We talk to Megan Romer, National Co-Chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, on the future of DSA, what to expect in the next four years, and how to get off the couch and start organizing.
2025-01-08 22:09:33 +0000 UTC View Post
We're doing our first ever live show at The Lincoln Lodge in Chicago on March 15th. It's a small room so get your tickets here: https://wkchicago.brownpapertickets.com/
If you're in Seattle, NYC, Philly, LA, and possibly Dallas: I wouldn't be surprised if we have something fun for you soon too. Everyone else, wait and see!
2024-12-31 23:28:37 +0000 UTC View Post
We discuss the ongoing Groyper/Tech Bro Civil War with our friend Diana then debate on whether Adrian Dittmann is actually Elon, or simply an admiring pervert.
Follow Diana @ https://twitter.com/rlycalm
We walk through the post-election landscape of politicians and tech CEOs through the lens of PR expert, football enthusiast, and computer enemy Ed Zitron
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Listen to 60 Minute Drill with Ed, Arif, and Caleb at Linktr.ee/60MinuteDrill
2024-12-29 00:53:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Arif Hasan is an NFL reporter and author writing a book on the relationship between Western Imperialism and Sports. Follow Arif at www.WideLeft.Football or https://x.com/ArifHasanNFL
Listen to Arif's show 60 Minute Drill with Caleb and Ed Zitron at www.linktr.ee/60minutedr...
2024-12-20 00:26:54 +0000 UTC View Post
We're going back to 2015 to talk about the political landscape, on and offline, that led to the election of Donald Trump to see what's changed and what we can learn.
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Patreon homies: this one is also going onto the main feed too because of time sensitivity, you have an exclusive ep coming shortly! Remember to purchase tickets to our live show right here on Patreon.
We talked to Matt Binder about Hawk Coin, the financial key to success provided to people by Hailey Welch, as well as Luigi Mangione the alleged UHC CEO shooter.
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2024-12-11 07:22:45 +0000 UTC
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March 15th, we will be at the Lincoln Lodge in Chicago. A limited number of discounted tickets are available now until January 1st exclusively for Patreon homies. These are available on a first come, first served basis so get em quick. Hope to see you there!
2024-12-10 21:49:14 +0000 UTC View Post
June accidentally stumbled head first into the beautiful world of "ice wall" theory, so we brought Marcos onto the show to ice pill her.
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We enter the Costco Cinematic Universe with friend of the show Hoots to talk about the dark world of child influencers.
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Cartoonists & co-authors of the Justice Warriors series Matt Bors & Ben Clarkson are back to talk Bubble City & read some news with us. Strap in for a very silly episode.
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We talk with very tall bart about the new norm, an x exclusive right-wing animation and then discuss the future of the conservative media landscape. RIP Penis Prager.
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June and Alex have opted to leave the left and take positions within the incoming Trump Administration. Caleb refused and is now in a secure prison facility. The crew discuss various social media figures and politicians who are "leaving the left" with friend of the show and co-host of Kill James Bond, Devon.
Follow Kill James Bond at www.KillJamesBond.com or Devon at 2024-11-19 01:35:04 +0000 UTC
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June gives her thoughts on the results of the election
2024-11-07 04:48:27 +0000 UTC View Post