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Night Rule
by Night Rule
A podcast about the culture of politics and the politics of culture
Episodes
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Take a Break
Mix mix mix, lovelies
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The Bitter, Beautiful Summer
We check in after another season.
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Before Six
The mission sits on the edge of a knife...
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Another Spin
When steeling our spirits for the second round against the Vegas Golden Knights... music is the thing
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Three to Two
To win sport's ultimate prize, you must win 4 rounds - defeating 4 "fiends" if you will. The Oilers now have the first fiend at low health...
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Second Intermission
Game 4 tomorrow will complete us, or devastate. Hold your arms upright, like Moses leading the tribes of Israel to the promised land. Please believe.
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Can You Speak To the Specialty of Inebriated Podcasting, Going Into Game 3?
Hold onto your hats and whatever else, the rollercoaster continues. Avoid entirely, or surrender to it's deadly climbs. Live in the now, maaaan.
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Intermission
What a lovely interlude...
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After One
I'm bad at Game Ones...
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The Second Beastly Rule
Our second surviving non-standard mixture.
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The Macabre Experiment of Dynastic Rule Returns?
Night Rule returns in a new, perhaps monstrous form.
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55 - Fatima and Son + Ep 54 Preview (feat. Adnan Husain, Corey Pein)
We again read from and discuss Melanie Magidow's fantastic new English translation of the timeless Arab Epic: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/605312/the-tale-of-princess-fatima-warrior-woman-by-edited-translated-and-with-an-introduction-and-notes-by-melanie-magidow/ Plus a preview of…
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53 - Chipping Away At Sanity and Hope in America (feat. Keith Carey)
We are joined again by the lovable and hilarious Keith Carey for a fun discussion on all the hard-hitting issues...
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52 - The Tale of Princess Fatima, Warrior Woman (feat. Adnan Husain)
We discuss and read from Melanie Magidow's exciting new translation of a timeless tale: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/605312/the-tale-of-princess-fatima-warrior-woman-by-edited-translated-and-with-an-introduction-and-notes-by-melanie-magidow/ This one was so much fun... one of my all...
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Preview - 51 - ”Everybody Loves Means” (feat. Jamie Peck)
Was THRILLED to get Jamie on mic for a wide-ranging discussion on political and cultural topics. Plus, bonus personal updates! Full ep free for subscribers (other fun stuff available too
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50 - Making Strange - Viktor Shklovsky, Leo Tolstoy, and Defamiliarization (feat. Julie Rak)
We delve into Viktor Shklovsky and his theory of "making strange" or defamiliarization in art and literature and also hit on many other topics with the superlative Julie Rak of the University of Alberta Link to article in The Nation:...
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49 - ”It Takes a Long Time For a Personality to Form, and a Long Time to Change It” (feat Philip Herschenfeld)
Dr. Philip Herschenfeld is a psychiatrist based in New York. I try to stump him with some YouTube-gleaned Hegel before we move onto a far-reaching discussion of psychoanalysis, personality, the 1979 film "Breaking Away" and much much more. Philip appears regularly on The David Feldman show and I...
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48 - Elect Breen Ouellette!
https://www.electbreen.ca/ @BreenOuellette I was extremely pleased to get a chance to converse with Breen Ouellette, NDP Candidate for Vancouver Centre, as the federal election approaches. We discussed a wide range of issues and the discourse surrounding them. Breen is a tireless fighter for many...
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47 - Preserving Prestige Abroad? (feat. Nando Vila)
We dig into some current stories at home, abroad, and in the fevered imaginations of the various assembled elites of the world with the superlative Nando Vila of Jacobin. Follow Nando at: @nandorvila And the show at: @PodRule More adventurous (but not adventurist) content on Patreon:...
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46 - Dr. Strangelove: How You Gonna Save The World? (featuring Mohammad Salemy)
I was honored to welcome Mohammad Salemy of the New Center for Research and Practice for the first part of a continuing discussion on Geo-Politics, Philosophy, Afghanistan and the Middle East, Film, Aliens and Art and Culture generally. I've long been aware of Mo's great work and am so pleased we...
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45 - Artisans of Conversation (feat. Mark Thompson, Adnan Husain)
We discuss media and more with the great Mark Thompson of The Edge, TYT and the new CNBC documentary series "Super Heists." We then check in with long-time friend of the show and honored guest Adnan Husain of Queens university to discuss some of the less-discussed history of Afghanistan as well…
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44 - Hearts of Kabul
Some thoughts on the fall of Afghanistan amidst a multitude of military blunders and moral crimes.
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43 - Master of Melody, Sultan of Song (feat. Ron Sexsmith)
We were beyond blessed to be joined by legendary musician Ron Sexsmith for our 43rd Night Rule. We discuss, among other things, the songs: "Is It or Isn't It" "Chateau Mermaid" "Who We Are Right Now" "Get in Line" "Feel for the Driver" "Snake Road" as well his book "Deer Life" & what it was like...
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Against the Fraudulent Populism of Josh Hawley (feat. Harvey J Kaye) - Night Rule 42
We discuss Harvey's recent piece on junior senator (R) John Hawley's bizarre appropriation of radical history as well as other topics close to heart and spirit this summer. https://www.commondreams.org/views/2021/07/18/josh-hawley-throws-challenge-big-tech-and-left. Follow us on Twitter / Patreon...
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Night Rule 41 - The High Age of Pseudoscience (Feat. Marry Anne Cummings and Harry Stoltz)
Night Rule returns with a delightful concoction of guests and concepts, touching on space, science, and society. Save me a spot on the space station. Much Love, -Isaac
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Night Rule 40 - (Adnan Husain) - "Canada Is Not Canada, Part 2"
All hail the New Humanitude. Don't forget to call your congress-person (or MP for that matter) once you've posted on FB. Much love to those suffering in the wake of tragedy. Much love to those committed to a better world. Much love to all.
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Night Rule 39 - (with Adnan Husain) - "Canada Is Not Canada"
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/tk-eml%C3%BAps-te-secw%C3%A9pemc-215-children-former-kamloops-indian-residential-school-1.6043778
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Night Rule 38 - (Napoleon Da Legend, Harvey J Kaye) - "Ensemble: Examining Biden So Far"
Was a joy to host two charismatic, intelligent gentlemen and go over our thoughts on the Biden administration so far. Follow Night Rule on Twitter to join the party: https://twitter.com/PodRule AND on Patreon for Bonus episodes, mixtapes, and general joie de vivre: https://www.patreon.com/nightrule
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Night Rule 37 - (Adnan Husain) - "Algorithmic Narratives"
Was a pleasure to be joined again by friend-of-the-show Adnan Husain of Queen's University. Support the show and access bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/nightrule
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Night Rule 36 - (Hannah Feldman) - "Private Intellectual"
I had originally invited Boss Bitch Hannah Feldman on to talk about joke writing, but given current events, the conversation had to take this course. Much love to all of you out there wondering, wailing, suffering under the weight of the cruelties of our human world. We all must do what we can. -...
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Night Rule 35 - (With David Austin) - "Linton Kwesi Johnson and the Unfinished Revolution"
Support the show and access bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/nightrule Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodRule David Austin is the author of the Casa de las Americas Prize-winning Fear of a Black Nation: Race, Sex, and Security in Sixties Montreal, Moving Against the System…
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Night Rule 34 - (With Nando Vila) - "Hotline Miami"
We discuss Palestine, Marc Anthony, whether socialism is the new sexy and the cultural imports of Entourage with the Superlative Nando Vila. Support the show and access bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/nightrule Follow your dreams. But before you do that, follow us on twitter so we know...
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Night Rule on Champagne Sharks Preview
Was great to have a another long discussion with Trevor. Full episode available now for Patrons: https://www.patreon.com/posts/51330690 Many thanks to @RickyRawls for the invitation, and definitely definitely definitely check out Champagne Sharks: https://soundcloud.com/champagnesharks Much Love…
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*Unlocked* - Night Rule 16 Now Live on YouTube - Terminator Spec Script
A sexily-visual presentation featuring Ben Burgis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHNxeZ_Etj0 More YouTube exclusive content coming soon! Support us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/nightrule Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodRule Much Love!
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Night Rule 33 - (Ronald Raygun, Dissident Peasant) - "Get Outta Jail Free Card"
Say yes to life, and pull the alpha move by joining on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nightrule (For bonus content, and the secret professor's secret mixtapes too) Follow us on Twitter @PodRule Suck the marrow out of life. Say YES.
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Night Rule 32 - (With Julie Rak) - "Russian Formalism For Beginners"
Another fascinating discussion with Julie Rak of the University of Alberta Thinkers discussed: Vladimir Propp Mikhail Bakhtin (among many others) Much Love, - Night Rule
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Night Rule 31 - (With Ben Burgis) - "At the Vanguard, Fighting the Skynet Bots"
We discuss the rise of YouTube and independent media, hit on Biden administration foreign policy issues and snafus, before delving (again) into science fiction (Blade Runner: The Gosling, more Twilight Zone, and the exciting Terminator Lightening Round). Support the show and access our bonus...
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Night Rule 30 - (with Roriki Hutchinson) - "Gretzky For King"
God save the Los Angeles Kings (but not the Monarchy). Support the show, and replace my broken mic stand by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/nightrule More fun coming soon. Much Love, -Isaac
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Night Rule 29 - (With Hannah Feldman) - "Soundbites Over Substance"
A hilarious and enlightening conversation with Hannah Feldman, woman of many talents.
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Night Rule is Exasperated - (With Adnan Husain and Mary Anne Cummings)
A conversation about conversations. Do you denounce _____? If not, you're can't be included. My apologies. Follow us on twitter @PodRule Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nightrule Own your night.
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Night Rule 28 - (Keith Carey, Ethan Herschenfeld) - "There Is A Good Argument To Be Made That There Really Isn't Any Need For This To Be Shared With Anyone"
We discuss racist assholes, feudalism, and how green-rooms are very different universes at different moments in time, To support the show, and to validate our frail efforts to grasp the sword of greatness, please visit us at: https://www.patreon.com/nightrule To give feedback and tell me to screw...
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Night Rule 27 - (With Jonathan Bick) - "Quantitative Night Rulings"
But what about the fundamentals, you say? Very pleased to speak for the hour with Jonathan Bick (Prof John From Mass) for the hour. You can check him out Thursdays on the David Feldman Show! And you can check US out at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nightrule And on Twitter @PodRule Please like...
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NR 26 - Night Rule of the Round Table 2 - "Education, Miseducation & The Darkness of *That* Trip To Home Depot"
Our second roundtable episode. Thank you to all participants! @buckleupUSA @LaneThomaHewitt @Niswander @MylaReson Special bonus thank you to Kathleen for co-hosting! Much Love, -Isaac
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*UNLOCKED* - (with Ben Burgis, From Night Rule 16) - "Imagery of Something, And The Thing Itself"
Full episode is free for Patrons. If you want to support the show, visit: https://www.patreon.com/nightrule Follow us on Twitter: @podrule In this episode-ette Ben and I discuss the events in the US Capitol on January 6, about a week after they took place.
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Night Rule 25 - (With Champagne Sharks) - "Why Get So Addicted to This?"
Our third chat with T from the fantastic Champagne Sharks podcast. We discuss internet entrepreneurs, "systemic racism" (but which system) and much much more. To access episodes early and enjoy our bonus content please support us by signing up on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nightrule And you...
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Bonus Night Rule - (With Adnan Husain) -"Speaking At The Speed of Love"
The latter half of Night Rule 24 in which we discuss more cotemporary political questions. The full episode is available to all patrons (along with lots of other fun content to help keep you contented). https://www.patreon.com/nightrule Follow us on Twitter! Get on that tweet trolly! @PodRule…
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*UNLOCKED* - Night Rule 14 - (With Julie Rak) - “The Quantum-Physics of the Humanities”
A very special discussion with professor Julie Rak of the University of Alberta discussing Critical Theory along with some of it's many applications - whether it be Harry Potter, Frankenstein, Will & Grace - or simply trying to grasp one's place in this wacky world. To support the show you can...
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Night Rule 24 Teaser- (With Adnan Husain) - "The Gangster Rappers of the 5th and 6th Centuries"
Adnan and I discuss Bandit Poetry at great length as well as the place poetry has in Muslim cultures at large, before hitting our mutual desire to avoid the black-pill of political defeatism and other topics in a Night Rule to remember! Full episode free to our patrons - thank you for supporting...
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Night Rule 23 - (With Harry Stoltz) - "The Space Between Our Star Wars"
Was tremendously fun to welcome Harry Stoltz (@HarryStoltz1), Lead Space Correspondent @cleantechnica to discuss green technology, space, and why I can't hold it against him (that much) for liking the Star Wars prequels.
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Night Rule 22 - (With Ethan Herschenfeld) - "The Sole of the Ultracrepidarian"
We were elated to welcome Ethan Herschenfeld for another polar-bear themed episode. Among other topics we discussed Demon Slayer, Shin Godzilla, Some Ken Burns docs (The Roosevelts: An Intimate History, Mark Twain, and Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson), polar bear…
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