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The Populist Papers

by Colin Kramer

Enjoy a humorous and intense examination of some of today's most intriguing and underreported issues through the lens of mystical intersectionality. Featuring a rotation of insightful and inspiring guests that include award-winning actors, authors, faith experts, esoteric researchers, tour guides, filmmakers, banking/lending experts, housing activists, magicians, and members of the United States Armed Forces. Something for everyone!

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Episodes

  1. Interfaith Interludes: 101 Wildfires (Finale)

    Interfaith Interludes: 101 Wildfires (Finale) by Colin Kramer

  2. Interfaith Interludes: E5 (The Phantom Earthbooth)

    "The Colins" discuss serial killers, last meals/words, conspiracy theories (such as Sad Satan and the Phantom Time Hypothesis), gorillas in cinema, cryptids, Six Feet Under, Napoleon, and the symbolism of color.

  3. Interfaith Interludes: E4 (Memento Mori)

    A conversation with Los Angeles writer Colin Newton about art, philosophy, spirituality, suicide, sky funerals, Sandman, and South Park.

  4. Interfaith Interludes: E3 (The Antichrist and October 7)

    Interfaith Interludes: E3 (The Antichrist and October 7) by Colin Kramer

  5. Interfaith Interludes: E2 (The Pico Pogrom with Chaz Volk, Bad Jew)

    In Episode 2 of Interfaith Interludes, Colin Kramer and Chaz Volk, Bad Jew discuss the Pico Pogrom, firearms, Israel, education, media, and the hidden meaning of the word "religion."

  6. Interfaith Interludes: E1 (Saint Babs with Will Keenan)

    In the premier episode of Interfaith Interludes, host/producer Colin Kramer interviews Will Keenan about his multifaceted career; including his work with Lloyd Kaufman as well as the unique story behind his founding of Saint Babs (a church celebrating all religions, arts, and recovery).

  7. Paradigm Papers: Year of the Ox

    Happy Year of the Ox! Please enjoy my new podcast. Includes a special meditation segment produced by Brittany Maccarello.

  8. Populist Papers: The New Aeon of Academia

    Happy 2019! Please enjoy my new podcast episode with Cassi Clausen of the Open School, Orange County’s first and only “democratic free” school, where there is no top-down curriculum and children are in charge of their own learning. Music brought to you by Brittany Macc.

  9. Populist Papers: How Do You Spell Magic?

    Happy Autumn! Here's my interview with author/magician David Groves. Please enjoy!

  10. Populist Papers: Conspiracy

    Check out my “Cosmicgate” interview with Michael Ryan, and hear DL Jennings discuss his U.S. Air Force experiences, as well as his new book Gift of the Shaper. All music by Brittany Maccarello. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s…

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  11. Populist Papers: The Progressives

    For the Populist Papers’ ninth episode, Colin Kramer interviewed some of the rising visionaries of today’s Progressive movement, including Dr. Julia Varnell-Sarjeant, who’s running for State Senate in Colorado’s 30th District and Sarah Smith, running for the House of Representatives in…

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  12. Populist Papers: Subterranean Los Angeles

    In Episode Eight of the Populist Papers, author and co-founder of Esotouric, Kim Cooper shares some of her fascinating, original research into the world’s most unique city. You’ll learn about the Lizard People, LA’s fondness for cults and criminals, the real Indiana Jones, tips for finding the…

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  13. Populist Papers: Punk, Chaos, and the Birth of Antifa

    In the seventh episode of the Populist Papers Podcast, Colin Kramer interviews award-winning author and championship martial-artist Nick Mamatas about punk rock, comic books, how he made a living by writing term papers for college students, the health/artistic benefits of learning Judo, advice on...

  14. Populist Papers: Female Supremacy

    Summer has started, so burn the fires of your mind with President of M.I.B. Productions, Domina Irene Boss! In Episode Six of The Populist Papers Podcast, discover what it’s like being in charge of a 13-room dungeon and masterminding one of the very first (and longest-running) Femdom websites.…

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  15. Populist Papers: Newfangled Economics

    For May’s episode, tenant-rights advocate Chelsea Kirk does a deep dive into the affordable housing crisis, RevolutionLA’s Phoenix Goodman breaks down ways of creating a new kind of economy, and I harness esoterica from “Monopoly” and “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Don’t miss this unique and...

  16. Populist Papers: A Theater in Your Mind

    In this unforgettable 4/20 episode, I interview the two biggest hippies from my college days (Peter Byger and Patrick Fennell) about the Pagan nature of theatre, the psychedelic revolution, and the political role of theatre throughout time. Hear uncanny parallels regarding the 4/20 enigma, as…

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  17. Populist Papers: Renewable Revolution

    Filmmaker Michael Ryan and I discuss the beauty of renewable energy, the magic of cinema, and much more. Check it out! Please follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/clnkrmr) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/clnkrmr).

  18. Populist Papers: Homelessness

    In Episode 2, host Colin Kramer interviews actor, playwright, and former political analyst Jim Shipley about his experiences with homelessness, L.A. Noir, and the Jeffersonian tradition.

  19. Populist Papers: Cyber Security

    Check it out --- the world premiere of our brand new podcast The Populist Papers is now available! Episode 1 features Cypherpunk and founder of CrypTag, Steve Phillips, who will walk listeners through a self-defense surveillance workshop, offering recommendations on free programs that will…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Enjoy a humorous and intense examination of some of today's most intriguing and underreported issues through the lens of mystical intersectionality. Featuring a rotation of insightful and inspiring guests that include award-winning actors, authors, faith experts, esoteric researchers, tour guides, filmmakers, banking/lending experts, housing activists, magicians, and members of the United States Armed Forces. Something for everyone!

HOSTED BY

Colin Kramer

Produced by Interfaith Interludes

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Enjoy a humorous and intense examination of some of today's most intriguing and underreported issues through the lens of mystical intersectionality. Featuring a rotation of insightful and inspiring guests that include award-winning actors, authors, faith experts, esoteric researchers, tour guides,...

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