post-nostalgic wasteland

In which we discuss the horrific and preventable murder of Loyola University Chicago freshman Sheridan Gorman, recent revelations about the killer, and how it relates to the political and social climate in Rogers Park, Chicago, and America as a whole.

In which Thomas and I discuss the BAFTAs/Tourette's incident and the broader cultural implications of the controversy. We also discuss online self-improvement stuff and the utility (or futility) of right-wing social groups.

In which we discuss all things Chicago including the CTU, the CPD, Jon Burge, the titans who build the city, and the changes in Chicago's character in recent times. We also discuss immigration politics, including the Minnesota fraud scandal, the Catholic Church's role in mass migration, and the Hart-Cellar Act.

In which myself and the lovely Kim Chee discuss living in Chicago as a Republican, the LA riots, transracial adoption, the COVID era, and other topics.

In which we discuss The Wicker Man (1973), the remake of the Wicker Man (2006), The Wicker Tree (2011) and Midsommar (2019). I haven't checked but I think we're the first ones to do a pod about all these movies at once and connect what I think are their obviously related themes like gender roles, the relationship between neo-paganism and modern Christianity, and the tension between a dominant society's obligation to respect secluded cultures and their obligation to assert their own values.

JJ Alejandro joins Thomas and Rory to discuss Mel Gibson's masterpiece Apocalytpo and the way the political discourse surrounding the film reduces its big-picture themes. But first we start off with a rant from Rory about a frustrating experience he had on the CTA on his homebound commute that day.

Rory and Thomas sit down with Dr. Ben Braddock to discuss Virginia politics, the recent election results, the state's political scandals over the years, and more.

We sit down with author and law student Jared Klickstein to discuss his phenomenal book "Crooked Smile: What It Took to Escape a Decade of Homelessness, Addiction, & Crime" and its nuanced take regarding the criminal justice system and drug policy. We also dig into his background and his experiences with the publishing industry and touch a little bit upon recent events.

Freelance photographer and host of The Saltbox Mattio Pattio sits down with us to discuss New York nativism, the mayoral race, the usefulness of debate, diversity, libertarianism, engaged life, and more!

In which we discuss the case of John Allen Chau, a young American Christian missionary who became a source of praise, scorn, mockery and debate after his 2018 death at the hands of the North Sentinalese, an uncontacted tribe living under protected status of the Indian government whom Chau was attempting to convert.

A one-on-one ep in which Thomas and ilych discuss the Netflix docuseries Wild Wild Country, the politics of the Rajneeshees, the accuracy of calling them a "cult", Western fascination with Eastern religion, and the character of boomers.

Thomas and ilych bring on Bayou to discuss Nick Cassavetes' 2006 classic Alpha Dog and the real-life tragedy behind it.

Host of the BLESS THIS MESS podcast sits down with us to discuss the politics of Jonestown. why they don't get talked about more, and their relevance to the modern political climate. This is probably the most you will have ever heard three people laugh during a 2-hour discussion of mass murder-suicide.Links for context:jonestown.sdsu.edu/?page_id=128204www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgXX0aRU92gyoutu.be/ofbGZDbbUsE

Sci-fi and fantasy author James Conrad sits down with ilych and Thomas to discuss American History X, The Believer, and Shot Caller.

Writer, poet, podcaster and crusader Nic Dolinger returns to talk to me and my NEW CO-HOST THOMAS UR-MI about his grave misgivings about artificial intelligence and why he feels we are all underestimating its dangers, using the essay/science fiction piece "AI 2027" as a reference. We then transition to discussing M. Night Shyamalan's underrated classic The Village and why it is now more relevant than ever.

On his fourth appearance on this show Thomas Ur-Millennial talks about Christianity, Dostoevsky, C.S. Lewis, "radical centrists", the tide turning against the Democrat Party, the deportation of "Mahmoud," and pragmatism as it relates to truth.

Co-host of the Rare Candy podcast talks living in the Portland area, the political shift of vaccine skepticism, Anthony Fauci, homelessness on the West Coast, spirituality, alternative ancient history, and more.

Photographer and host of The Saltbox podcast Mattio Pattio sits down with me to discuss art school, being a college libertarian, eastern religion, the zeal of the convert, following your passion, and more.

Host of the popular and influential podcast The Perfume Nationalist sits down with me to discuss cigarettes, the Grammys, cults, film ratings, gun activism, cancel culture, benevolent sexism, and more.

History buff and co-host of the Manifest Destiny Podcast comes back to discuss Puritan witch trials, the role of Anglo Protestantism in America's founding, the assimilation of American Catholics and the mainstreaming of Mormons, the role these all play in modern American identity politics and their place in America's future.

Thomas UR-MI comes back once more to discuss the weather in Montana, leftist demoralization following the 2024 election and the Daniel Penny trial, the value of sincerity, and more!

Host of the Bistro Californium podcast and “freelance culture warrior” Yeerk.P sits down to talk about current events in the UK including the Southport riots, the euthanasia bill and the farmers protests, the decline of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the differences between British and American humor, British talking heads in US media, the war on male heterosexuality, and more.

In which Zane tells me about Dallas life, culture, and politics, the perks of driving for UPS, the realities of belonging to the Teamsters Union, and more.

An LA-based poster and very chill dude named Max takes a walk through his neighborhood and talks to me about changes in the entertainment industry, Jerry Springer vs. Maury, little people shows, and whether/how the social climate will change after a Trump 2024 victory.

History buff and co-host of The Manifest Destiny Podcast sits down with me to discuss the discovery of the New World, Civil War and WWII revisionism, whether most people already support eugenics, the NYC right, and more.

Thomas Ur-Millennial returns and we go back and forth on the conflict between sticking to the facts and building a powerful narrative, leaving behind vegetarianism, quitting alcohol, unemployment, liberal friends, online friends, and more.

Berto sits down with me once again to discuss zyns, suburban life, free speech, whether cancel culture is winding down, innocence hoaxes, why Mexicans need to be given their white card, and more.

The legendary JJ Boobhugger and myself discuss the firing of Anthony Cumia, the decline of stand-up comedy, whether Gangs of New York is a good movie, and The Crush (2010 Irish short film).

What's the deal with Canadian separatism? Why are so many right-wing online influencers Canadian? Why is Minnesota nice so annoying? Why are Russians just Asians trapped in white people’s bodies? We talk about all that on this very latest episode with my Canadian friend Pee-Wee Herman Melville

A Dominican New Yorker and part-time bookie and lender gives me the inside scoop on the underground gambling world, corruption in the Caribbean, Dominican-Haitian relations, and the migrant crisis in NYC.

In which we discuss colonizer relatives, libertarian lore, New York politics, ghost stories, advocacy documentaries, the Catholic Question, and more.

College student and sinophile Mr. S.T.A.R. shares his inside perspective on modern life on a liberal arts campus, particularly the current pro-Palestine activism, and how it compares with campus-led movements of the past. He also describes his experiences as a college student throughout the COVID era.

Me and my 4th favorite gay French-speaking southern Catholic on X (formerly known as Twitter) talk about fake southern accents, being right-wing in a college town, the anti-IVF movement, European immigration politics, retrospective views on revolutions, and people getting mad when their views start becoming mainstream.

In which me and my Latinx friend Henry shoot the shit about immigration politics in America and Europe, Latin America, the definition of "Arab," American fraternity culture, psychedelics and more.

Two friends get into it about the aurora borealis, bidets, Kenny vs. Spenny, alcohol, 2010s rap, and more.

Me and one of my long-time online pals Mac Foster talk about the reality of rural homegrown food life as we digress into Waco, the migrant crisis, why golf is actually relaxing and not stressful, and more. You will not wanna miss this ep, I promise you.

Fantasy author Austin Calloway shoots the bull with me about the fantasy genre before we quickly segway into JK Rowling's legacy, nostalgia for the previous era of Fox News, and the perks of being a "normie loser."

I speak with writer Nic Dolinger about his short stories, Falun Gong, what Christopher Hitchens would be like today, life in Argentina, my Ron Unz impression, and that's it. Nothing else.

I chat with the writer and star of Hereafter Man about the early rise of wokeness within the film industry, whether reality TV is the modern day PT Barnum, the OJ Simpson trial and how its changing legacy reflects on changing cultural attitudes, and more.

Ghost Jail producer and co-creator Berto chills with me to discuss Hereafter Man, the origins of the black Irish, Protestant vs. Catholic theology, black nerds, hicklibs, whether crime in Chicago is hyped, keeping up with childhood friends, and more.

Old interview I did with author and critic Adam Lehrer aka Safety Propaganda. We discussed the discipline of writing, the gimmick of method acting, Mads Mikkelsen and the Hannibal Lecter adaptations, safe transphobia, city living, bodybuilding, drugs, and the benefits and difficulties of drawing on personal experience.

Join bleeding heart right-winger Thomas URMI (@TheURMillennial) and myself as we discuss living in a liberal arts college town in a red state, the rise of wokeness and anti-wokeness, the duty (or not) to persuade, and the importance of remembering to be the good guy.