176: Russell Brand’s Man Stans

Women journalists spend years meticulously investigating, corroborating and fact-checking allegations that Russell Brand is a serial sex offender. The result? A 6600-word masterpiece of survivor-centered concision, battle-tested by a legion of editors and lawyers. But the manosphere responds! With logorrheic defenses, conspiracy theories, and rationalizations. Peak posting through it. We look at choice man-stan statements from Charles Eisenstein (RFK Jr’s Director of Messaging), and psychonaut Daniel Pinchbeck. We also look at a pre-allegations interview Brand did with meditation guru Jack Kornfield to learn more about how Brand has ingratiated himself to wellness entrepreneurs flattered by his attention.  Show Notes BBC and police begin inquiries as Russell Brand faces more claims  ‘Jimmy Savile police unit’ helps Met with Russell Brand investigation  Russell Brand quizzed by cops 9 YEARS ago over claims he sexually assaulted masseuse and treated her 'like a prostitute' On Mobs, Cults, and Russell Brand - Charles Eisenstein  Brand and Circuses - Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter  Open Letter to Russell Brand — Daniel Pinchbeck's Newsletter A Cultural Crucible - Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter   Alyssa Milano on the #MeToo movement: 'We're not going to stand for it any more' Writer blames ‘predatory’ ways on women | Page Six   #6 - Abusing Power: Taking Predatory Daniel Pinchbeck At His Word   We Refuse to Endorse Daniel Pinchbeck as a Credible Voice in the Psychedelic Movement   Community, Transparency and Accountability—Dr. Ann Gleig in conversation with Egyoku Nakao Roshi & Tenku Ruff Roshi   Jack Kornfield (Morality, Spirituality & AI) - Stay Free with Russell Brand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices