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The Fundamentalists
by Elliott Morgan and Peter Rollins
A philosopher with a love for comedy and a comedian with a love for philosophy join forces for The Fundamentalists to discuss how to experience life BEFORE death.
Episodes
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Aliens, Deleuze, and Potatoes
Oh, did you think we'd disappeared? Well, think again! Or don't think. Turn your mind off and enjoy a (for now!) rare sighting (hearing!) of Peter Rollins and Elliott Morgan, together again and ready to dazzle you with uber-insightful, semi-humorous ramblings on everything from aliens, Deleuze,...
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How To Climb A Tree
In this episode, Elliott and Pete discuss a recent dream in which Elliott was rude to JD Vance, how to find your "tree" of thinkers, and what the heck Elon Musk was doing during the Inauguration! We'll be back next episode to discuss the "recent" debate between Jordan Peterson and Richard…
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What is class consciousness?
In this episode, Peter Rollins and Elliott Morgan discuss the topic of class consciousness, and Pete explains a little about that pesky Marx guy who keeps cropping up in conversations. By explaining how contradiction is inherent within the system of capitalism, Rollins offers interesting insights...
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Diddy, Death Doctors, and Different Kinds of Evil
Oh, didn't expect a new episode of the Fundamentalists on a Friday? Well, folks, we've had this in the can for a second but only because I've (Elliott've) been in Florida fighting for MY LIFE! All is well, though, don't worry, and Pete and I will be back to our irregularly scheduled programming...
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What The Hegel?!
Some people spend decades studying Hegel and never quite get what he was talking about. Well, we've decided to explain him - in his entirety - in about an hour. This is sarcasm. Mostly. **The Fundamentalists** is available here: iTunes:...
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Indecision and the Rise of Relational Capitalism
In this episode, Elliott and Peter discuss the modern world of dating, including brand-new concepts like relational feudalism and relational capitalism. It might be one of our best episodes yet. Or it might not be. **The Fundamentalists** is available here: iTunes:...
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What is "the ick"?
In this episode, we discuss the term "the ick," used to describe a sudden change of perspective in which the formerly positive is perceived as negative with few or zero intermediary stages. I don't understand it either. **The Fundamentalists** is available here: iTunes:...
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Are You Only Where You're From?
In this episode, we discuss how place plays a pretty large role in who you become, how you think, and what you believe. In fact, is that all there is to it? Do we even have the capacity for original thought? I know I personally don't, I just mean in a more abstract way. You get it. **The...
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SEASON PREMIERE: For The Love of Pets (and a Belfast Announcement!)
Welcome back to The Fundamentalists! Today's episode covers pets and why it's so hard to lose them. We also announce that ELLIOTT MORGAN will be in BELFAST performing ALL NEW COMEDY at PETER ROLLINS' Festival, Wake: https://peterrollins.com/wake-2024 **The Fundamentalists** is available here:...
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What is Alchemy?
For more information about alchemy, we do not recommend looking to the alchemists. Because who knows what they were talking about?! Please check out Jeffrey Raff's "Jung and the Alchemical Imagination," or James Hillman's "The Alchemy of Psychology," which is available in audio form on Spotify.…
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The Death Drive
This episode of The Fundamentalists is brought to you by the death drive, and we absolutely kill it. I mean, we murder this episode. It is as if, on some deep level, this episode is itself a spiraling toward oblivion which, in and of itself, proves a... sorry, hang on, I'm typing this while...
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Freedom
In this episode, we discuss Freedom. Shoutout to our editor, Ryan Farroki, who managed to assemble this episode into a solid Frankenstein-style audio adventure after some technical mishaps! If you wanna feel REALLY free, head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists. Bonus episodes coming soon!...
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Privacy
Privacy, freedom, solitude, what's that stuff all about? In this episode, we talk about privacy and what happens if you take an edible as an adult while at school. Pretty deep stuff. If you wanna feel REALLY alone, head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists. Bonus episodes coming soon! **The...
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Parasocial Relationships
Superfans, parasocial relationships, and the joys of projecting idealized imagos onto the blank spaces of celebrities. That's a Taylor Swift reference. Once this podcast gets its own army of superfans, it's over for y'all, so head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists. Bonus episodes coming...
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Postmodernism
This is a discussion on postmodernism, so we apologize for the irresistible clickbait. What is it? Does it exist? Do you? Head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists to support this wonderful, genius, perfect podcast! **The Fundamentalists** is available here: iTunes:...
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Ruining Common Self-Help Tips
In this episode, we discuss common pieces of self-help advice and basically ruin them. It's really fun! No, for real! Head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists to support this wonderful, genius, perfect, consistent podcast! **The Fundamentalists** is available here: iTunes:...
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Love & Lack
In this episode, Pete discusses love through the lens of Lacanian psychoanalysis, and it is just as romantic as it sounds. Head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists to support this wonderful, genius, perfect, consistent podcast! **The Fundamentalists** is available here: iTunes:...
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Will the Real NPC Trend Please Stand Up?
Gang gang! Hello, everyone. Welcome to a new episode of the Fundamentalists in which we discuss the NPC trend. Gang gang! Head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists to support this wonderful podcast! **The Fundamentalists** is available here: iTunes:...
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The Philosophy of Barbie
We are Barbie lads in a Barbie podcast. Trapped in plastic! It's hysteric! Yikes... anyway, you get the idea. Head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists to support this wonderful, genius, perfect, consistent podcast! **The Fundamentalists** is available here: iTunes:...
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We’re Back! (Talking about FANTASY!)
The subject is FANTASY. Just fantasy. Nothing else. Nothing like maaa... tion. Head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists to support this wonderful, genius, perfect, consistent podcast! **The Fundamentalists** is available here: iTunes:...
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So who’s this Chomsky guy?
Sometimes when I listen to Run The Jewels, certain lyrics stick out more than others. Like when Killer Mike says, "I'm reading Chomsky." Who's Chomsky? I can't ask Killer Mike, so I asked the next best person: Killer Peter Rollins. Head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists to support this...
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On the Interpretation of (Boring) Dreams
Do you ever wake from a dream and you're like, "Hm, ANYWAY..." This is a podcast about dreams and why they're so silly. Head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists to support this wonderful, genius, perfect, consistent podcast! **The Fundamentalists** is available here: iTunes:...
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Creationism
Pete and I like to have about 6,000 years between podcast episodes, otherwise you will lose faith in us. Head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists to support this wonderful, genius, perfect, consistent podcast! **The Fundamentalists** is available here: iTunes:...
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The Myth of Hustle Culture
I honored not caring about hustle culture by procrastinating on this upload. BECAUSE WE LIVE OUR TRUTH HERE. Head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists to support this wonderful, genius, perfect, consistent podcast! **The Fundamentalists** is available here: iTunes:...
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To Dox or Not to Dox?
Did you think we were gonna let you leave 2022 without hearing me and Pete ramble? WRONG! Head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists to support this wonderful, genius, perfect, consistent podcast! **The Fundamentalists** is available here: iTunes:...
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Pete’s Moving. Elliott’s Married. Let’s PODCAST!
Pete's moving out of the United States. I have moved out of being single. Life changes. Let's talk about stuff! Head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists to support this wonderful, genius, perfect, consistent podcast! **The Fundamentalists** is available here: iTunes:...
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Escapism
When you wish upon a star, makes no difference where you are. Head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists to support this wonderful, genius, perfect, consistent podcast! **The Fundamentalists** is available here: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fundamentalists/id1346820645...
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Is life funny or is it just happy to see us?!
Is life funny? Like is humor baked into reality? Kierkegaard would like a word. Head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists to support this wonderful, genius, perfect podcast! **The Fundamentalists** is available here: iTunes…
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Psychos & Perverts
Ever wonder what makes perverts and psychos? Well Lacan has entered the chat. Head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists to support this wonderful, genius, perfect podcast! **The Fundamentalists** is available here: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fundamentalists/id1346820645...
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Reviewing THE BATMAN
In honor of The Batman now being available on HBO, why not talk about... Batman... on this podcast? IT'S NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE OKAY?! AND if you are a patron of this podcast over at http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists , then you are in for a treat! We just uploaded TWO bonus episodes (one…
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Reviving Curiosity, Memes, & More Questions Answered!
In this episode, we answer YOUR questions about curiosity, memes, and a whole lot more! This is one of our favorite episodes in a while, so hope you enjoy! And to support The Fundamentalists, head on over to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists ! **The Fundamentalists** is available here…
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Jay Bakker’s Wild Life (ft. Jay Bakker)
Thanks to Jay for joining us for this episode! Check Jay out at http://instagram.com/jaybakker - he posts a LOT of stories!! Also, come hang out with me on February 18th for my first-ever livestream comedy show! Stand-up! Q and A! Tickets available now at http://rushtix.com/events/elliottmorgan !...
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The Antiwork Fiasco
Ever go so antiwork you forget how much you love work?! Happens to me all the time! Also, come hang out with me on February 18th for my first-ever livestream comedy show! Stand-up! Q and A! Tickets available now at http://rushtix.com/events/elliottmorgan ! And to support The Fundamentalists, head...
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The Trolley Problem
Would you pull the lever to save a half-dozen people and kill one, or just let nature take its course and live with regret forever? Lose lose! Today, it's all about something called "ethics"! I don't get it either! To support The Fundamentalists, head on over to...
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Elliott Gives Peter A Gift
This is an episode about GIFT-GIVING uploaded on Christmas as a GIFT to you. Please don't thank us, it was really nothing other than a serious, difficult sacrifice. ;) To support The Fundamentalists, head on over to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists ! **The Fundamentalists** is available…
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The Mythology of Santa Claus
Hi, all! We're back in action just time for a new episode all about one of my favorite non-literally real people: Santa Claus! There's a lot you may not know about Santa, but rest assured: you still know more about Santa than Pete does about Legolas. Enjoy this episode, and to support this…
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Psychoanalyzing Batman
Hi, all! We're back in action here at The Fundamentalists. In this episode, we psychoanalyze Batman, because WHY NOT YOU KNOW?! If you'd like to hear bonus/too-hot-for-the-Internet episodes or ask questions for us to answer on the podcast, help support this beast over at...
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Alphas, Betas, KILLERS, and ”Woke Joke Folk”
We're back in action here at The Fundamentalists. In this episode, we discuss our collective fascination with TRUE CRIMES, and we dive a bit into the Alpha/Beta/SIGMA male trend and how it compares with whoever "Woke Joke Folk" are. It's a fun chat and I hope you enjoy! If you'd like to hear...
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The Philosophy of HANGOVERS
In this episode, Peter and Elliott discuss the philosophy behind hangovers. What are they? Why do we do these things to ourselves? And the guys share some fun stories, as well. To support this podcast and have your questions addressed in future episodes, head on over to...
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DO NOT BE PRESENT
In this episode, Peter and Elliott discuss why you should NEVER be present, and also how we're all time travelers anyway. Who knew! Support this podcast over at http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists and also, if you'd like to see video versions of The Fundamentalists, head on over to...
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Is There Meaning In The Universe?
In this episode, Peter and Elliott get into a knock-down drag-out fight over whether there is meaning in the universe - and they end up kind of agreeing?! What the heck?!
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Freudian Slips: When You Say One Thing But Mean Your Mother
Freudian slips: When you say one thing but mean your mother. In this episode, we riff on Freudian slips, Freudian typos, and all sorts of other things. If you'd like to see me live and also live around Columbus or Liberty Township, Ohio, head over to http://elliottmorgan.com/tour to come hang…
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Tarot & The Twin Towers
In this episode, we discuss tarot cards, twin towers, and everything in between! I am back in LA tomorrow and we will resume our regularly scheduled programming. In the meantime, please enjoy this very fun episode where I convince Peter that he's right about something for once! Ha! I miss him....
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Talking UFOs on Independence Day
Peter and Elliott finally exhaust the UFO subject! Part one is available at http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists ! If you'd like to see Elliott live in Orlando and Tampa this month, head to http://elliottmorgan.com/tour ! Happy fourth of July! We're doing great!
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Who is the ”Identified Patient”?
Peter and Elliott discuss the idea of the Identified Patient, phobias, and when the heck Pete's returning. To see Elliott live, check out http://elliottmorgan.com/tour or if that ain't your thing, support this podcast by leaving us a review on iTunes or joining our Patreon at...
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Three Impossible Desires
Peter and Elliott discuss impossible desires, like how they are apart and desire to be hanging out in-person. Our Patreon has soft-launched and our quality is improving. For more existential dread, head on over http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists . To see Elliott live, head to...
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Celebrating 100 Episodes By REVIEWING OURSELVES
It only took a couple years, but The Fundamentalists has officially crossed the 100-episode mark! So we thought we'd reflect on the history of this fun little podcast. We're also gearing up to flesh out our new Patreon, and we've already got enough support to offer higher audio quality (whoo!)....
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Conflict After Covid
This week we talk about the various pitfalls that await us as we re-enter the world after lockdown. With the rise of oppositional politics, social media and covid, we discuss whether we ill-equipped to deal with the tensions and antagonisms that are part of social life. If you enjoy the...
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Defining Fundamentalism
Peter and Elliott discuss what "fundamentalism" really is, and who would know better?! Also, we've soft-launched our Patreon so we can start doing more cool stuff as things open. If you'd like to join a community of folks interested in psychoanalysis, philosophy, depth psychology, etc, head on…
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The Meaning of Life
In this Easter Sunday episode, Elliott celebrates Pete's birthday by putting him on the spot about what exactly he believes about God, the universe and everything. Also, we're soft-launching our Patreon! Check it out over at http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists
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A philosopher with a love for comedy and a comedian with a love for philosophy join forces for The Fundamentalists to discuss how to experience life BEFORE death.
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Elliott Morgan and Peter Rollins
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