Astral Flight Simulation

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David Lynch: In Memoriam

Jan 31 2025 112 mins

We mainly discuss Lost Highway, but in theory we were going to discuss his oeuvre. You must visit my Substack, there is another two hour episode on Lynch, and stay tuned for an episode dedicated to Mulholland Drive. If you love the films of Lynch and want to join a conversation about his work, please follow the link and contact me on Substack. There is one more episode on him comin

Is Elon Musk A Gamer?!?! And Why You Should Care

Jan 20 2025 155 mins

If you listen to this podcast on iTunes or Spotify, THANK YOU. If you want more context, more content, and to interact with me and some of my guests, FOLLOW ME ON SUBSTACK.Here are two other episodes with Remus:The Texas Chainsaw MassacreElden Ring

Darryl Cooper on WW2 Myths and More

Jan 12 2025 68 mins

Catching up with Darryl and his latest projects.The full two hours of this episode can be found here, on my Substack, which is loaded with many more hours of podcasts and essays that don't make it to iTunes or Spotify. Here is a podcast episode on Spengler And The Election and two essays on the same subject, but they are relevant to the portion of the discussion that fades out at t

Is Globalization Over?

Dec 29 2024 95 mins

My friend Stormy returns to discuss monetary policy and the possible economic future under Trump. Among other things we speculate about a pivot to Latin America and a downsizing of Globalization.This discussion is part two to an episode of Mindphaser on Substack. Listen to that first or after for context. Here is Stormy talking to Pete Quinones about the robber barons who tried to

Blade Runner 2049

Dec 17 2024 91 mins

This episode was recorded last year for Last Things film festival on Gumroad. Follow the link and buy your ticket for this year, and also buy last years as well. He and I discuss one of my favorite movies, Dead Man, but your ticket gets you over forty episodes, including Constantine with Stormy Waters, Memento with Auron Macyntire, Pete Quinones on Citizen X, and many other movies

Michael Tracey on Trump, Syria, Tulsi Gabbard, and More

Dec 12 2024 87 mins

While I support Trump, I’m not a cultist or die hard, and my show rarely criticizes him. I harbor grave misgivings about the people he’s surrounded by, and my hope is that Trump subjugates them to his cult of personality and his will. Ultimately, I am optimistic about the future with Trump as president. I do feel the valid criticisms of Trump need to be aired, and I strongly di

The Changing Media Landscape Under Elon Musk, with J Burden

Dec 04 2024 77 mins

My guest J Burden, a podcast host in his own right, and I discuss how Elon Musks purchase of Twitter changes the environment for national political discussions. Not only does it allow truly "dissident" and conservative ideas to percolate and gain a foothold in the national conversation around politics, it exposes the bad actors whose political capital is rapidly drying up. My since

Genesis Offensive: The Ghosts of the Digital Dimension

Nov 24 2024 74 mins

The Genesis Offensive is the creation of a new human being at the expense of what we once understood as “human being.” The new human is a creation of digital technology, and the first offensive on our understanding of what it means to be human is on the psyche. How does digital technology change how we understand ourselves and how we relate to each other? What is created, and w

Oswald Spengler And The 2024 Election

Nov 04 2024 121 mins

Dr. Monzo, who operates the substack account After The Hour Of Decision, joins me to discuss whether or not Spengler's model of civilizations and their lifecycles can tell us anything about our current political situation. The discussion is framed by my essay “Spengler, The Election, and the Fate of the West,” which you should read before you listen (after is ok too). We discus

Vlad Dracula: The Impaler

Oct 31 2024 100 mins

This is an audio reading, with some commentary, of my historical essay on Vlad The Impaler. Follow me on substack for more longform and podcast content. This audio covers the events of his life that earned him his reputation and legend, but it is only an excerpt of the essay, which includes many pictures, maps, and a note on the historical sources. If you’re interested in what yo