Episodes
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Sponsored Halloween
Midterms, face sitting, satanic panic, and raising hell. MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica
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(preview) CROSSPOD w/ Party Girls: Clive Barker, Hellraiser, Books of Blood
Greetings, party ghouls! For Halloween this year, Jamie brought in her brother in darkness Jake Flores to discuss the original Hellraiser (1987) as well as a couple of spooky short stories from Clive Barker's 'Books Of Blood' anthology series: "The Body Politic" and "In The Hills, The Cities."…
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Ass Politics
Jake discusses Achilles Mbembe's 2019 text Necropolitics but first, Turnstile, Lula, basketball, Nithya Raman, and ass.
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(preview) Drive Safe!
We talk about MADD, drunk driving and how the United States' uniquely stupid, yet weird to care too much about drinking age of 21 came about. Primary source: https://www.rittlit.com/andrew-barr-books/drink-a-social-history-of-america
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Empire of DARVO w/Kylie Cheung
We're joined by journalist Kylie Cheung to discuss her new book Playing the Victim: How the Powerful Deny and Attack Survivors of Violence, from Domestic Abuse to Genocide. But first, Brazilian debate mogging, French uprising coverage and Jake might start taking schizophrenia pills. Get Kylie's...
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Alienation at Camp Miasma (PREVIEW)
Essay on: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma by Jane Shoenbrun Embracing Alienation: Why We Shouldn't Try To Find Ourselves by Todd McGowan Jokes
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Botless Content
We talk about Ukraine's airstrike on a Russian bot-farm as well as big tech's impact on the Brazilian election, ICE, Zohran and Tisch and Anders' deep dive on NYPD and Minneapolis Police Department reformer Tony Bouza. ALSO Jake interviews Anders about his new movie Kitchen Conversations.…
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(preview) Les Enfants Insoumise w/Olly Haynes & Marlon J. Ettinger
Anders talks to journalists and co-hosts of the Sacre Bleu podcast, Olly Haynes and Marlon J. Ettinger about the student uprisings in France and Melenchon's odds in the upcoming French Presidential election. Listen to Sacre Bleu: https://open.spotify.com/show/0R6JEKtxn6jqMUs1U8P0ec Follow Olly:...
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Magonistas 8: The Soul of the World
In this, the conclusion to the Magonistas series, we follow the PLM through the demise of the Porfiriato, the drama of The Mexican Revolution, and to great unknown of death. MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON + DISCORD patreon.com/poddamnamerica OUTRO Corrido a Ricardo Flores Magon by...
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(preview) Blurred Red Lines
We discuss new revelations about the Biden Administration's Gaza policy and also the antisemitism controversy in this place called New York City. Subscribe to our bonus feed for full ep and more: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica
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Forever and Ever Wars w/Spencer Ackerman
We talk to national security journalist and comic book writer Spencer Ackerman about 25 years of the War on Terror, its wide-ranging impact, Bush era liberalism, the Iran War, writing for Marvel and more. But first, the country tune sweeping "America B." Read Spencer's journalism:...
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(preview) European Updates w/Ciarán Dold
Ciarán from the Corner Späti podcast joins us to talk about recent German elections, Die Linke (the Left Party) winning in Berlin, AFD (the fascist one) gaining elsewhere, European nativism vis avis the US, Mélenchon's chances and more! Follow Corner Späti: https://www.operationglad.io/ For full...
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The Israeli Office w/Bad Hasbara
Anders is joined by Matt Lieb and Daniel Mate from Bad Hasbara, the world's "most moral podcast", to discuss a fascinating cultural artifact: HaMisarad, Israel's version of famous docu-comedy series, The Office. Check out Bad Hasbara: https://www.youtube.com/@Badhasbara Follow Daniel and Matt at...
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(preview) Thank You for Your Service: Windows on the World
Our service industry series returns with a look at the WTC restaurant that was destroyed on 9/11, Windows on the World. Union/ownership friction, cocktail menus, mobbed up elevator operators and more. Subscribe to our bonus feed for the full ep and more: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica
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Who Loves The Sun w/ Raygun Busch
Jake talks to Chat Pile singer Raygun Busch about the band's new album Who Loves The Sun and about how everything feels like you're staring at a wall in a penis mall for minimum wage. But first, Ed Sheeran, Macklemore, Elephant Graveyard, and more! RAYGUN BUSCH / CHAT PILE @ChatPileBand...
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(preview) &&&merica Deserves & 9/11 Podcast
&ers Lee &ndy & a special SECRET guest (Jake Flores) compare some Zoomer 9/11 takes (via the Daily Wire) and the post-9/11 hot takes that got Susan Sontag, Amiri Baraka in some trouble.
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Yankeeland w/Todd Chretien
We talk about Maine, the upcoming Providence, Rhode Island Mayoral election and kirkvestigate the song "We Are Charlie Kirk." Then, Anders shares an interview he did in Vacationland with longtime socialist organizer and DSA endorsed Portland City Council candidate Todd Chretien. Subscribe to our...
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(preview) Gloria Spy-nem??
We discuss the good, the nuanced and the CIA backed aspects of recently departed Feminist leader and thinker Gloria Steinem. TW: men explaining feminism. Subscribe to our bonus feed for full episode: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica
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Failed State w/Chris Bell
Anders talks to maker of movies and friend of the show Christopher Jason Bell about a feature film of his that's now out out Means TV. Failed State is a docu-narrative hybrid that follows a New York City courier during the early days of Covid. But first, Jake discusses his own work travails and...
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(preview) The Late Late Capitalism Show
CONTENT WARNING: Reggie Watts' recent accusations But first, FDA, USS Abraham Lincoln, ICE shock gloves, indigestion, and more. Subscribe to our bonus feed for the full ep and more: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica
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&&&bolish the NYPD? + RIP Vaneigem
&ers makes some recommendations for Mamdani's approach to the NYPD, &y recaps his Irish dérive, & we read together some excerpts from the recently departed Raoul Vaneigem &ers essay on police reform:...
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DTLA (preview)
The tragic history of downtown Los Angeles as told by Mike Davis, tweakers, and Jake. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA
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Alive With The Glory of Medicine w/ Beatrice Adler-Bolton
Beatrice Adler-Bolton from Death Panel joins us to discuss the Trump administration's all out assault on Medicaid but first we talk about Say Anything and soup and glass. BEATRICE ADLER-BOLTON https://www.beatriceadlerbolton.com/ @realLandsEnd @deathpanel_ MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com…
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Blue Power w/Stuart Schrader
We talk to Stuart Schrader, the author of Blue Power: How Police Organized to Protect and Serve Themselves about the rise of police unions and what, if anything, we can do about them. But first, some discussion of punk bars and a certain viral Tiny Desk performance. Book:...
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(preview) RomCommunism w/Nea Ching
Film writer, critic and programmer Nea Ching joins us to discuss the romantic comedy form. Main movies discussed: "Chilly Scenes of Winter, "I Want Your Sex", "Swept Away by an Unusual Destiny in the Blue Sea of August" and "The Drama." Follow Nea @TheGayChingy Subscribe to our bonus feed for…
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Futurama, Flock and F***ing
We talk about sex scenes, Futurama and Flock cameras. Check out Little Sun: https://www.instagram.com/littlesunband/ Paid Protest 8/20: https://qedastoria.com/products/paid-protest?event=2026-08-20T21:00:00 Subscribe to our bonus feed for more episodes: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica
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(preview) M-State Roundup w/Brad Ross
We talk about the primary results of Cori Bush, Abdul El-Sayed, Kshama Sawant and more with friend of the show Brad Ross, who let Anders use his apartment because Wi-Fi is out in Ridgewood. Also some testing of Brad's wealth of soundtrack composer knowledge. For the full episode and more…
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Can Zohran Take On The NYPD?
We discuss the new article on police reform from extremely hip, zoomer writer Anders J. Lee in Geese Magazine. But first: co-worker music. Article: https://www.geesemag.com/articles/zohran-mamdani-needs-to-fire-jessica-tisch-but-who-will-he-replace-her-with Paid Protest 8/20:...
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(preview) The Odyssey w/ Bunny Themelis
Our pal Bunny Themelis joins us to discuss Greek culture and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. For the full episode and more subscribe to our bonus feed at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica
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Nolan's Law
For part 1 of Odyssey week here on PDA we discuss the geopolitical implications of Christopher Nolan's decision to film The Odyssey in Moroccan occupied West Sahara but first we talk about Ronald Reagan's hair. SOURCE: https://africasacountry.com/location/western-sahara PATREON + DISCORD...
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(preview) 7-OH!
Maxelle Talena from Dysphoria joins us to discuss Markwayne Mullin's crackdown on the kratom derivative 7-OH. Anders comments on behalf of the kratom community and whip-it enthusiast Jake moderates. MAXELLE TALENA IG: Maxelle_Talena www.maxelletalena.com Subscribe to our bonus feed for the full…
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Forest Elves w/Matthew Wolfe
Anders talks about Canadian treebark smog, the UK's new Prime Minister, Zohran's looming Bibi arrest threat and then interviews Author Matthew Wolfe about his new book "Fires in the Night: The Earth Liberation Front, the FBI, and a Secret History of Eco-Sabotage." Get Matthew's book:...
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This Thing Of Ours (preview)
In light of some recent discourse going on in New York City we discuss the Italian American Civil Rights League and the history of the mafia. But first, and important message about diarrhea. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA
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Dictatorship of the Old w/Samuel Moyn
Anders talks to Yale professor Samuel Moyn about his new book "Gerontocracy: How the Old Are Hoarding Power and Wealth—and What to Do About It" But first, we discuss the passing of evil and (probably) gay Republican Senator, Lindsey Graham. Samuel's book:...
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(Preview) Plat Falls
CONTENT WARNING: We are going to discuss Graham Platner's sexual assault scandal and the end of his senate campaign. We also talk about Bam Margera, the band Fun, and make some dumb jokes to lighten up the mood. Enter and hear our smoking hot takes at your own risk. FULL EP AT...
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Metropolit&&&ns w/ A.M. Gittlitz
Anders talks to friend of the show Andy Gittlitz about his new book "Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People's Team" Buy the book: https://astrapublishinghouse.com/product/metropolitans-9781662603006/ Subscribe to our bonus feed at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica
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(preview) Pod Damn America 250
We discuss our nation's 250th birthday, patriots, Europeans, The Young Patriots, musicians, and the fascist that literally invented stand up comedy. For the full episode and the rest of our bonus feed subscribe at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica
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Magonistas 8: Yo Soy la Acción
We discuss the Prairieland defendants and upcoming elections in Colorado before diving into the penultimate episode of our series on the Magonistas, the anarchists that sparked the Mexican Revolution. This week it's the birth of the American feds and the downfall of Porfirio Diaz. MERCH...
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(preview) Welcome to the Machine
Anders reflects on NYC's recent primary results and connects it to the history of political machines, including Tammany Hall. Works mentioned: https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/plunkett-george/tammany-hall/ https://washingtonsocialist.mdcdsa.org/ws-articles/21-07-machine-politics-dsa
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Elections Couch Updates
Jake talks about his visit to the Museum of AI Arts in LA and a recent furniture purchase. Then Anders previews the NY Democratic primaries. Means TV premiere: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/means-tv-presents-kitchen-conversations-tickets-1991742054100?aff=oddtdtcreator Subscribe to our bonus feed...
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(preview) Pumpkin Spice Latte
We discuss the MOU trump signed with Iran and then Anders explains what's going on with the PSL. But first, a communique from a famliar voice... FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA
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DC's Zohran w/Irene & Kurtis
We're joined by Irene and Kurtis from Metro DC DSA to discuss the campaigns of Aparna Raj who's running for City Council and Janeese Lewis-George who's poised to become Washington DC's first Socialist Mayor. But first, some Knicks and Obsession talk. Paid Protest 6/18:...
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Marjane And The Witch (preview)
Jake discusses Marjane Satrapi's autobiographical film Persepolis and Sylvia Federici's book Caliban And The Witch with regard to political economy, gender, race, class, art and magic and shit like that. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA
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Delaney Hell w/Tony Correia and Pat
We talk to Tony and Pat from the Independent Labor Club about resisting the Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark. But first, some basketball, California elections and 60 Minutes updates. Check out the ILC: https://ilclabor.com/ Cosecha: lahuelga.com Paid Protest:...
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Maine character (preview)
We talk about Graham Platner's latest latest scandal and also why guys go to strip clubs and just eat hot wings. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA
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Straight From Bolivia
We discuss the historic miner's strikes entering their fourth week in Bolivia and get into some history of the Bolivian left... but first, The NYPD, Graham Platner, hook up apps, and whether or not you can win an election in Texas by calling someone gay. MERCH poddamnamerica.bigcartel.com PATREON…
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(preview) Aye-aye-AI
We discuss the new surveillance state bureaucracy monitoring opponents of AI, which leads us to the ongoing debate over "the left case for data centers." For the full episode and more subscribe to our bonus feed at Patreon.com/poddamnamerica
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I Love Boosting w/ Ron Placone (plus Q&A)
Jake answers some questions from the Discord crowd about all sorts of things and then our pal Ron Placone joins to talk shit on The Enhanced Games, the libertarian tech funded Olympic style event where the athletes are encouraged to use steroids. RON PLACONE Website: ronplacone.com NYC show June…
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Magonistas pt 7: Thats Praxedis (REUPOLOAD FOR SPOTIFY)
Spotify took this down because of copywrite shit on some music so here it is if you missed it a few weeks ago! Happy not-Mexican-july-fourth. This week we return to the story of the Magonistas, the Mexican anarchists that started the Revolution. This episode we meet poet gun fighters, class…
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(PREVIEW) Hot Girl Dialectics
Ders discusses Mia Khalifa and Dua Lipa's respective political evolutions, but first, the Harris campaign autopsy, and, is the OKC Thunder the IDF FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA
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Gothic socialist comedy podcast by two idiot comedians: Jake Flores and Anders J. Lee. @poddamnamerica patreon.com/poddamnamerica
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