(AUDIO, 43 MINUTES) Brett reviews Rolf Dobelli's book and applies some of its lessons to recent events. The Art of Thinking Clearly is essentially a "Cliff's Notes" version of Thinking, Fast and Slow, which was a focus of the SPEED AND POLITICS series. Or Click HERE.
Read More »[BONUS] Brett and Andrew’s Teen Saga, Part 5 – Burning Grandma’s Chairs
(1 HOUR, 8 MINUTES) Brett remembers his freshman and sophomore years in college. Things take a dark turn indeed. Click HERE for link.
Read More »[BONUS] Brett and Andrew’s Teen Saga, Part 4 – Teen Romance, Pittsburgh Style
(1 HOUR, 35 MINUTES) Andrew discusses the first girl he slept with and their tumultuous teen romance. Then that girl calls in and joins the conversation. Brett analyzes her choices in men post-Andrew and makes fun of how people talk in Pittsburgh n'at. Click HERE for link.
Read More »[BONUS] Post-Family Vacation Group Therapy
Arguing the merits of therapy - happiness through living unconsciously? - permissive vs authoritarian parenting, observations - invisible children, until they do something displeasing - off-the-table discussions in my family
Read More »[BONUS] Stop Saying “Virtue Signaling” (and do this instead)
(Comedy, Strong Language) Brett, James, Andrew and Osborne are tired of the phrase "virtue signaling." But it does describe a phenomenon that needs a name. The term #FruitBowling is born, added to Urban Dictionary and given a theme song (included) Also, Macklemore sucks.
Read More »[BONUS] Diversity, Social Engineering and White Nationalism
A discussion about August news topics including the Google memo and Charlottesville turns into a screaming f-word fest of frustration. - Sensitivity Training vs. social self-sufficiency education - Lessons from Libertarian activism - Psychology of helplessness - Social issues: the left's funnel to anti-capitalism?
Read More »[BONUS] Enhanced Version of Unregistered With Thaddeus Russell
Unregistered Episode 15 (+ 50 minutes of additional audio) - behind the scenes, pre-show, after-show, and the wonderful alternate ending you didn't get to hear Direct link HERE
Read More »[BONUS] Brett and Andrew’s Teen Saga, Parts 1-3
(AUDIO, 2 HOURS, 30 MINUTES) Brett begins Jordan Peterson's Past Authoring exercises and wants to talk about it. In this session (Parts 1-3) Brett and his dear friend Andrew discuss the exciting, regretful, awkward and erotic times of their wonder years. Many teen firsts are explored: smooches, loves, pornos, heartbreaks, "second bases," etc... This is an ongoing series. Direct link HERE. The genesis of "Brett and Andrew's Teen Saga" From Puke and Gang Episode 285 "First Dancing Boner" Recorded June 10th 2017. Direct link HERE
Read More »[BONUS] Getting Married? With Julia Tourianski
(AUDIO, 55 MINUTES) Brett and Julia discuss dating, family and her embrace of traditionalism. Recorded at Porcfest Friday night into Saturday morning. Direct link HERE
Read More »[BONUS] Thought Experiments With Julia Tourianski
(AUDIO, 33 MINUTES) A warmup for our conversation about traditional values. Julia begins by asking me what I would do to stop terrorism if I could be the Chancellor of Germany. Eventually we get to the Alt-Right. Direct link HERE
Read More »[BONUS] Let’s Talk Campus Culture! Okay, Maybe Not
(AUDIO, 1 HOUR, 2 MINUTES) Recorded on Memorial Day - Brett, James and Nick are joined by Tom, who works as a researcher at a large public university. Brett tries to get Tom to open up about campus culture. Tom can only say so much. - FidgetSpinners are discovered! What do they tell us about the world? - Brett goes 1 for 2 trying to create rap songs on the spot - What are the levels of comedy? Direct Link HERE
Read More »[BONUS] Podcast Therapy
(AUDIO, 57 MINUTES) Following an airing of grievances, Brett counsels Puke, Nick and Andrew on how and why to save their podcast. Direct link HERE
Read More »[BONUS] Full Show #487: New Angles On the Dark History of Public School – With Jay Dyer
(1 HOUR, 56 MINUTES) This audio includes the extra hour. My first conversation with Jay Dyer - author of Esoteric Hollywood and host of Jay's Analysis. Direct Link HERE. Hour One (Free): - how SSP helped Jay Dyer - shape-shifters? - comparing notes on the social engineers who influenced the schools - behaviorism projects in 1960s public schools - outcomes-based education - freedom from the individual up - disagreements about the libertarian philosophy Hour Two (Premium, Available HERE): - disagreements about the libertarian philosophy (continued) - the emergence of a voluntary world? - ways to talk parents out of public school - what do elite universities offer? - educational entrepreneurship - Getting Things Done - much more... Please Support School ...
Read More »[BONUS] Podcastmasters Aftershow 3-25-17
(AUDIO, 54 MINUTES, ADULTS ONLY) Andrew, Dale, Gardner, Osborne and Brett debate the following topics: - Do-It-Yourself vs. "hire a guy" - Star Wars vs. Star Trek - Mel Brooks vs. Woody Allen - Neil Diamond vs. Tom Jones - Stallone vs. Schwarzenegger - Billy Joel vs. Elton John - Hulk Hogan vs. Paul Hogan and more... Direct Link HERE
Read More »[BONUS] Steve Patterson Interview: How Would You Debate Thaddeus Russell?
(AUDIO, 92 MINUTES) Steve Patterson joins me to discuss how he would approach a debate with Thaddeus Russell, or anyone who denies objective truth. Per listener requests, a conversation between Steve and Thad is in the works for the near future. In this audio, Steve responds to School Sucks Podcast #310a: Thaddeus Russell Q&A (Part 1): Why Libertarians Should Absolutely Be Relativists, recorded in 2014. I ask him how he would have approached this discussion. We discuss metaphysical and linguistic truth, extreme skepticism, objectivity vs. subjectivity, correspondence theory, the question "is there an objective truth?" and "can we access it?", Steve's idea of the objectivity of subjectivity, consciousness, the philosophy of language, the history and political utility of postmodernism, conspiracy, ...
Read More »[BONUS] #OscarsSoWhat
(AUDIO, 45 MINUTES) Brett, Andrew, Puke and Nick discuss the Best Picture mix-up (or was it??!!) at the Academy Awards. Also, the #OscarsSoWhite controversy. Furthermore, Hollywood is insane. But how insane? Denzel Washington is great. Brett does Oscars trivia. Can't see the player? Click HERE. Full 2-hour aftershow. Click HERE.
Read More »[BONUS] The Many Paths To #MiloGate
(88 MINUTES) With Gardner Goldsmith, Recorded Tuesday, 2-21-17 Discussed: - Jeffrey Tucker vs. Richard Spencer - The medium is the message and the new message is noise - People are lazy and attention spans are short, and this is getting dangerous - How are post-modernists both philosophical relativists and political absolutists? - How the socialist and post-modernist rivers converged - The seduction of deconstruction - Adventures in improper definitions (i.e. Pedophile vs. statutory rapist - neither is okay, obviously) - the dark side: post-modernism's application to politics - Master/Slave morality - Romanticism: how emotion overpowered reason - social justice warring is sometimes converted self-hatred - the leftward drift of the schooled, apathetic mind - Mirror, mirror on the wall... Click ...
Read More »[BONUS] “Whole New Ballgame” – The Deep End Episode 20
(AUDIO, 2 HOURS, 48 MINUTES) The Deep End Episode 20, recorded on February 2nd, 2017. Discussion: - Security questions surrounding Signal and its parent company - An extensive review of the Joe Rogan/Alex Jones conversation - Member Berries - more PizzaGate/Podesta emails intrigue - what's a Muslim ban? - the victims of virtue signaling - Can Trump do "good" from inside his Nationalist Populist box? - Did Trump use postmodernism against the postmodernists? - the 'trial balloon for coup' theory - the art of opposition - leftist language manipulation - Brett's experience arguing with SJWs and academics online - what happens next? Direct link HERE. With Brett Veinotte, Richard Grove, Kevin Cole and Dylan LeFebvre. Get the full video version ...
Read More »[BONUS] Podcastmasters’ Liberty Masterclass – Inauguration Special – (Pre-Show and Outtakes)
On January 20th, the Podcastmasters reconvened for a four-hour free-flowing inauguration-inspired discussion. Podcastmasters is an infrequent summit where we discuss our recent shows, current events, historical investigations, movie goings etc... PRE-SHOW - Osborne talks Disney World - utilitarianism and the dream institute - show outline discussed OUTTAKES - executive orders, Obamacare - Gardner discusses NH political corruption Can't see the player? Click HERE.
Read More »[BONUS] Podcastmasters’ Liberty Masterclass – Privilege Check, Listener Q&A (Part 3 of 3)
On January 20th, the Podcastmasters reconvened for a four-hour free-flowing inauguration-inspired discussion. Podcastmasters is an infrequent summit where we discuss our recent shows, current events, historical investigations, movie goings etc... Can't see the player? Click HERE. Discussed In This MasterClass: PART ONE: (First show) -Starbucks learns about "anarchy" -Trump's address, the Bane thing -Betsy DeVos, the Department of Ed and the student debt "bubble" -#DisruptJ20 -Sorros: agent of chaos -Gard's thoughts on "Cultural Marxism" -Sympathy for Trump? How could that possibly happen -Reagan vs. the media; Gard's historical perspective -the future of the libertarian message PART TWO: (Last show) -Inauguration fashion and why it matters -The Grand Chessboard, by Zbigniew Brzezinski -The US, Russia and the Middle East PART THREE: ...
Read More »[BONUS] Podcastmasters’ Liberty Masterclass – The Grand Chessboard (Part 2 of 3)
On January 20th, the Podcastmasters reconvened for a four-hour free-flowing inauguration-inspired discussion. Podcastmasters is an infrequent summit where we discuss our recent shows, current events, historical investigations, movie goings etc... Can't see the player? Click HERE. Discussed In This MasterClass: PART ONE: (Last show) -Starbucks learns about "anarchy" -Trump's address, the Bane thing -Betsy DeVos, the Department of Ed and the student debt "bubble" -#DisruptJ20 -Sorros: agent of chaos -Gard's thoughts on "Cultural Marxism" -Sympathy for Trump? How could that possibly happen -Reagan vs. the media; Gard's historical perspective -the future of the libertarian message PART TWO: (This show) -Inauguration fashion and why it matters -The Grand Chessboard, by Zbigniew Brzezinski -The US, Russia and the Middle East PART THREE: ...
Read More »[BONUS] A Listener Confronts Brett About Empath-Thon, Learns Empathy (Part Two)
(AUDIO, 1 HOUR, 55 MINUTES) Andrew listens to the podcast sometimes. A (self-appointed) representative for right-leaning middle America, Andrew finds himself increasingly irritated by the current political conversation and the SJW left. He wanted to offer me a recorded critique of the Empath-Thon series - he even pulled clips from the shows - and it resulted in one of my favorite productions in the last year. In this audio, while I assert my positions, I also try to play the role of the moderator between my views and what Stephanie and Brian have brought to the table. With Andrew and Puke from PukeandtheGang.com Can't see the player? Click HERE.
Read More »[BONUS] A Listener Confronts Brett About Empath-Thon, Learns Empathy (Part One)
(AUDIO, 1 HOUR, 20 MINUTES) Andrew listens to the podcast sometimes. A (self-appointed) representative for right-leaning middle America, Andrew finds himself increasingly irritated by the current political conversation and the SJW left. He wanted to offer me a recorded critique of the Empath-Thon series - he even pulled clips from the shows - and it resulted in one of my favorite productions in the last year. In this audio, while I assert my positions, I also try to play the role of the moderator between my views and what Stephanie and Brian have brought to the table. With Andrew and Puke from PukeandtheGang.com Can't see the player? Click HERE.
Read More »[BONUS] Life Extension, Fitness and Diet (with Brian Sovryn)
(AUDIO, 57 MINUTES) This is the aftershow from my appearance on Sovryn Tech back in the fall. Brian called this conversation "Who Wants To Live Forever?" Disclaimer: we are not making any claims that exercising and eating well will lead to you living forever. Brian asks me some questions about my diet and my "Dogg Crapp" training routine.
Read More »[BONUS] Stephanie Responds To Milo and Gavin McInnes
(AUDIO & VIDEO, 37 MINUTES) At the end of Empath-Thon Session One (recorded 12/9/16) we watched some popular videos of some prominent anti-feminists. Stephanie critiques their presentations.
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