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The Weekly Artifact
by The Weekly Artifact
Hello, and welcome to The Weekly Artifact. I’m Justin and I make this podcast with my co-host, Alex. We’re two former creative writing majors searching for meaning in a sea of content. Every other week we select one piece of content—an article, a video, another podcast—that we found particularly interesting and discuss it. Our comments are our own and are not associated with any institution. The show may contain explicit language or themes. See the show notes for specific content warnings.
Episodes
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Back from the Dead
In this episode, we discuss "wokeness" and the movie Bugonia. Endnotes: 13:09 - https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/29/us/florida-ron-desantis-stop-woke-act-part-overturned/ 16:18 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFwAnMLBSOw 17:05 - https://www.tiktok.com/@kenklippenstein/video/7668764155263847693 18:11…
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The Least Scrupulous People in Society
In this episode, I discuss the state of (sports) media. Endnotes:07:45 - https://www.bomanijones.com/podcasts/10:00 - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp43H6Vt_yDoUarxNb_fVK9_6bSiA2aHo&si=hwwpWZgqfC6WB34l 19:00 -...
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We Can't Anger This Many People All at Once
In this episode, we discuss asexuality and queer life choices, Eddie Murphy and so-called "cancel culture," ego-fueled displays of fake charity, and zodiac signs. Endnotes: 15:18 - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13634607221085485 25:24 – Chapelle, Dave. Dave Chapelle: What’s in a Name?...
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Sage Room (S4E2)
In this episode, we discuss incels, Russiagate, the phrase "life isn't fair," and bringing back hobbies. Endnotes: 12:14 – Jordan Peterson appeared in a disheveled tuxedo on episode #1769 of The Joe Rogan Experience 15:50 - https://muse.jhu.edu/article/777134/pdf 36:45 – There used to be a…
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The Beastly Artifact: Halloween Special 2022 (S4E1)
In this episode we discuss body horror, "The Black Phone," Justin checking himself into a safe room, and Alex...uh...do you have an unsaferoom this year? Content Warnings: Violence, child abuse, mental health issues Follow us on Facebook! Artwork by jasartstudios Music by Nicholas Pozzuto Links…
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Our Victory Lap (S3E4)
In this episode, we discuss gamergate and why not everything is culture wars. Endnotes: 2:51 – “politically incorrect” is actually a 4chan discussion board, not a subreddit 12:47 – Here are links to the three Grayson articles 1) https://archive.ph/WtK25 2) https://archive.ph/NeJis 3)...
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Female Frequency (S3E3)
In this episode, we discuss the manosphere's hatred of feminist criticism, the utility of debate, made-up swear words, and daylight savings time. Endnotes: 5:22 - https://www.amherst.edu/system/files/media/1021/Laura%20Mulvey,%20Visual%20Pleasure.pdf 7:22 – Should say “re-using the male gaze”…
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All I Do is Fart (S3E2)
In this episode, we discuss "peopling," the app-ification of the criminal justice system, "cancel culture" as the rebirth of "frivolous lawsuits," and calling people stupid. Endnotes: 14:02 – As of April 2, 2019, Google shut down their Google+ social network. It launch June 28, 2011. 16:08 -...
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The Beastly Artifact: Halloween Special 2021 (S3E1)
In this episode, we discuss clipping.'s albums There Existed an Addiction to Blood and Visions of Bodies Being Burned, spam mail from an mysterious sender, and the writings of the creepiest member of Alex's new writing group. Endnotes: 2:23 – Diggs has featured in multiple segments of Sesame…
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Season Two Finale (Movie Special)
In this season finale we discuss The Big Short, Parasite, My Cousin Vinny, The Lighthouse, and Tenet. Spoilers. Stay tuned for Season Three! Follow us on Facebook! Music by Nicholas Pozzuto. Artwork by jasartstudios.
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I Didn't Even Think About This (S2E8)
In this episode, we discuss raising children, manufacturing consent, throwing eggs at cars, and not taking yourself too seriously. Endnotes: 15:24 Trash Future (Amazon Episode) 24:36 Bill O’Reilly on Black People 32:18 BLM-Palestinian Solidarity 32:35 Since recording, Netanyahu is no longer Prime...
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You're About to be Canceled (S2E7)
In this episode, we discuss identity politics, identity language, leaving your hometown, and Bush Jr. vs. Trump. Endnotes: 2:28 – Here I start using the pronoun “they” because I wasn’t sure what Baker’s pronouns are, but after researching, I confirmed that she uses “she/her.” Apologies for not...
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Du Bois Don't Miss (S2E6)
In this episode, we discuss voting, more voting, the overvaluation of "friendly" co-workers, and radical honesty. Endnotes: 6:36 – We recorded after media outlets had officially called the election in favor of Biden but prior to the failed coup on January 6th 20:35 – This was recorded prior to...
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Syke! (S2E5)
In this episode we discuss the difference between "history" and "the past," the Kony 2012 Movement, ad hominem attacks, and the terms "under-" and "overrated." Endnotes: 29:28 - http://www.hewillnotdivide.us/ Content Warnings: Racism, Transphobia, Police brutality, Mental Health Issues. Follow Us...
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Butt Gusting (Lost Episode) (S2E4)
In this "hot off the presses" episode, we discuss umbrellas, police procedural television, going to public places alone, and the limits of political discourse. Endnotes: 7:47 – The line was, “the way to face the reality is to ignore it” (Feifer, 18:37) 8:02 – There is a Pessimists Archive episode...
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The Beastly Artifact: Halloween Special 2020
In this episode, we discuss mysterious voicemails, the short film "Dedalo," how UFOs are ACTUALLY [redacted], and doppelgängers. Endnotes: 1:54 – They’re actually called “super tech support” 18:43 – The FCC warned of this scam back in 2017. The premise was that if the scammers could record you...
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Punch-Up a Little Bit for Once (S2E2)
In this episode, we discuss identity politics, profane language, awkward and unfunny small talk, and having your own opinion...or not. Endnotes: 1:38 – That would be Bernie Sanders 12:59 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDLANlZEicg 14:30 – There were at least six Republican speakers on the two...
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Fireworks Go Brrrrr (S2E1)
In this episode, we discuss monstrous men, Aaron Swartz, fireworks, and the fake depth of centrism. Endnotes: 7:15 – R*wling has threatened multiple lawsuits against people for calling out her transphobia...
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Season One Finale (Movie Special)
In this season finale, we discuss Joker, Sorry to Bother You, The Purge, The Lego Movie, Hereditary, The Witch (or the VVitch), Cabin in the Woods, Deadpool 2, Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2, Booksmart, Spiderman: Homecoming, and Avengers: Infinity War. Spoilers. Stay tuned for Season Two!...
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The Weekly Artifact: Behind the Scenes (Season One)
*Note: This was intended to be uploaded following the season one finale, but the order had to be reversed due to audio issues* In this episode, we go behind the scenes of our own show. We talk about why we came together to make the show in the first place, what we want the show to do, the process...
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Half Jean, Half Khaki, Half Cargo Short Pants
In this episode, we discuss the reparations, satanism, learning-by-doing, and proliferation of memes. Endnotes: 1) 2:09 – Woods’s lawsuit was for $20,000, but the jury elected to award her only $2500, which would be the equivalent of $65,000 in 2019. 2) 4:21 – The first enslaved people were…
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A Pointless Endeavor
In this episode, we discuss the difficulty of changing someone's mind, Bong Joon Ho and the Oscars, speaking ill of the dead, and arguing with strangers online. Endnotes: 22:35 – Between recording and publication, we both saw Parasite and it, of course, won the Oscar for Best Picture. 26:35 – of...
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Ruining it for Everybody
In this episode, we discuss being "contrarian," the whiteness of "LeftTube," bumper stickers, and UFOs. Endnotes: 13:01 - A “TERF” is a “Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist,” meaning an ostensible feminist who denies the validity of trans women as women (many have pointed out that such a…
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It’s Not Funny, It’s Just Swear Words
In this episode, we discuss comedy, writing from a perspective that's not your own, the use of "awkward," and embracing authentic emotion. Endnotes: 12:58 – The someone is Nick Mullen 22:15 – The actress Claudia Kim plays Nagini in Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald. According to the BBC,...
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A Pretty Nice, Conshort Video
In this episode, we discuss self-discovery, restorative justice, hunting versus factory farming, and unnecessarily long meetings. Endnotes: 10:09 – That gay marriage is “completely accepted” is an overstatement since there are still plenty of individual people who oppose it and gay...
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The Beastly Artifact: Halloween Special 2019
In this episode we discuss the album Mannibalector, horror movies, the weird knocking sound Justin's been hearing every night, and Alex's missing teddy bear. Endnotes: 1) 2:50 The Brotha Lynch Hung VladTV Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtyI-5uvHYQ 2) 5:00 “Meat Cleaver” music video...
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Put This on the Podium for Best Title
In this episode we discuss toxic masculinity, white feminism, adoption, and cultural studies. Endnotes: 1) In broad strokes, first wave feminism was mostly concerned with property rights and voting and occurred in the 19thand early 20th-centuries. Second wave feminism, occurring near the middle…
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This Whole Thing Unedited
In this episode we discuss transphobic remarks by Jon Stewart, Do Not Resuscitate orders, long movies, and the Notre Dame fire. Content Warnings: transphobia, racism, sexism, death, terminal illness, anti-semitism, terrorism Music by Nicholas Puzzuto Links to the artifacts: Chase, Suzi. "Should…
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Lawyers are Goons
In this episode, we discuss "smartness," prison, nerd culture, and the fascist politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Endnotes: The television show Game of Thrones is made by HBO, which is owned by Warner Media (31:05) Content Warning: Slavery, Prison, Death Penalty, Rape, Murder, Pedophilia,...
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Calories Per Dollar
In this episode, we discuss nutrition labels, burial practices, bad driving, and the word "problematic." Endnotes: 1) Water is more dense (as opposed to weighs more) than oil, to be precise (2:22) Content Warning: Death, Funerals, Burials/Alternative Burial Practices, Cancer, Dangerous Driving,...
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Something Very Damaging and Senseless (S1E5)
In this episode, we discuss emotions, the gig economy, dealing with customers as an underpaid employee, and the legacy of Occupy Wall Street. Endnotes: 1) The theory we attributed to Sausurre (4:56) is actually the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis of Language. 2) We did not technically invent the phrase...
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Some Amount of Cowardice (S1E4)
In this episode, we focus our attention on one artifact, taking a deep dive into Bernie Sanders's 2020 Presidential candidacy, followed by an eclectic safe room discussion of Frederick Douglass, laugh tracks, and the concept of "show don't tell" in writing. Content Warning: Ageism, Reference to...
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With Extra Alfredo Sauce (S1E3)
In this episode, we discuss cultural obligations, the ethics of comedy, restaurant style food, and cyberbullying. Content Warning: Racism, Police Brutality, Sexual Harassment, Gun violence, Transphobia, Ableism, Misogyny, Indigestion, Food poisoning, Bullying, Drug Addiction, Islamaphobia,...
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Some Positivity, I Guess (S1E2)
In this episode, we discuss open borders, circumcision, Kesha, and the NFL. Content Warnings: Explicit language, Guns, Nazi Germany, Circumcision, Masturbation, Cancer, Mental Health, Abuse, Racism, Physical Injuries, Paralysis, Concussions, Death Music by Nicholas Puzzuto Links to the Artifacts:...
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Let it In and Stop Being Racist (S1E1)
In this episode, we discuss DNA testing, MSG, the show You, and Trump supporters in Washington D.C. Content Warning: racism, vulgar language, murder, domestic abuse, drug abuse, stalking, violence, mental health issues, spoilers for You. Music by Nicholas Puzzuto Links to the Artifacts: Agro,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hello, and welcome to The Weekly Artifact. I’m Justin and I make this podcast with my co-host, Alex. We’re two former creative writing majors searching for meaning in a sea of content. Every other week we select one piece of content—an article, a video, another podcast—that we found particularly interesting and discuss it. Our comments are our own and are not associated with any institution. The show may contain explicit language or themes. See the show notes for specific content warnings.
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