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Discussing political philosophy, current events, activism, and the inevitable historical downfall of capitalism from a revolutionary leftist perspective.
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Hosted by Alison DeGrazzio, Josh Griffith, and Brady Kimball. Three friends picking a double feature of movies around a central theme. Listen as we rate a film the only way it should be - and that’s against itself! All movies are in bounds. Your Mom’s in bounds. From Tarkovsky to Wynorski. A frothy mixture of cinema analysis, blue humor & group therapy.
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A new InterPlanetary interview series from the Santa Fe Institute takes a page from the Strugatsky brothers' classic Soviet sci-fi novel, Roadside Picnic, to discuss a variety of transformative alien artifacts. Thirteen years ago, an alien civilization visited our planet, and left behind myriad, mysterious materials in their crash sites. These areas, Zones, behave very strangely, but the interplanetary items they contain could change the trajectory of our technological advancement. What appe ...
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Looking for a podcast that takes your love of movies and TV to the next level? Look no further than The Cinedicate - the Chicago-based guide to the world of cinema! Host Armand and a crew of industry insiders, genre-lovers, and cinephiles are your trusty companions on this adventure through film. From heart-pounding action to soul-stirring romance, they cover it all with a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for the art of cinema. But they don't stop there - The Cinedicate also tackl ...
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A weekly podcast where Andy Rankin and Jimmy Barnes watch an obscure yet acclaimed movie and then discuss.
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2 Yorkshire lads (with the occasional special guest) reviewing Films. TV. "All of it". So yeah mostly films. Our podcasts are unedited for a laid back "just havin a chat" format, starting with SPOILER FREE discussions so you can see whether it's worth the intense effort of watching, then a DEEP DIVE (with spoilers!). Then we rate it. Want to be featured on the podcast? Send us your work to be featured in our SUBMISSION SPOTLIGHT section! Episodes are released every other Sunday at 6PM UK tim ...
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The original home of HereEgo Productions, featuring Tales From The Gutter, Risa After Midnight and content from My Gender Is Cinema on YouTube, plus archived episodes of The Industry Is Doom and Please Won't You Shut Up. Check http://Patreon.com/HereEgo and http://Youtube.com/MyGenderIsCinema for more!
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Russian listening and reading skills practice. Learning through stories is a fun and enticing way to practice Russian. The transcript of each story is available on the YouTube channel "Russian Language Arts". Learn Russian and smile!
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"Stalker" by Andrei Tarkovsky: Modernity and The Sickness Unto Death
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Breht is interviewed as a guest on Left of the Projector (along with Amanda Joy Moon). Together, with the host Evan, the three discuss Soviet Filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky's film "Stalker" from 1979. In case you missed our first collab on Tarkovsky's film "Solaris" you can find that discussion HERE Left of the Projector: Subscribe: https://leftofthepr…
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#151 - Civil War (2024): America's Political Divide and The National Divorce
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Dive into the tumultuous landscape of "Civil War," a movie that splits America into a chaotic checkerboard of alliances and loyalties. In this riveting episode, we dissect the film's portrayal of a divided nation, the provocative depiction of presidential power, and the realistic echoes in today's political climate. From the possibilities of nuclea…
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Laundering Black Rage: Capitalism, Empire, and The Mechanics of Co-optation
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Rasul Mowatt and Too Black join Breht to discuss their new book Laundering Black Rage: The Washing of Black Death, People, Property, and Profits. The book is a spatial and historical critique of the capitalist State that examines how Black Rage—conceived as a constructive and logical response to the conquest of resources, land, and human beings rac…
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#150 - Pearl (2022): Dreams, Darkness, and Despair in the Quest for Stardom
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On this episode of The Cinedicate, dive into the dark and dazzling world of "Pearl." As we dissect the haunting journey of a dream-chasing farm girl set against the grim backdrop of wartime America, we will explore how ambition can twist into madness. From eerie auditions to chilling familial betrayals, uncover how "Pearl" connects to its cinematic…
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Students Revolt: Campus Uprisings for Palestine
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Alyson and Breht discuss the student-led protests for Palestine sweeping across American universities, the reaction to them by the ruling class elite and their attack dogs (the cops), lessons learned from previous movements over the past decade or so, parallels to 1968 and the anti-Vietnam War protests, the current negotiations between the Palestin…
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Virtue Ethics, Passover Seder, Meditation, and Being in the 4th Dimension (Teaser)
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This is a teaser for our other show, Shoeless in South Dakota... a podcast about mental health, addiction, recovery, comedy, friendship, philosophy, self-help (and a million other things). To listen to the rest of THIS episode, and all of our other Shoeless episodes, check us out at: https://www.shoelessinsouthdakota.com/…
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#149 - Dune, Part 2: Unraveling the Significance of The Sci-Fi Sequel
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Embark on a cosmic journey with The Cinedicate in "Dune, Part II," where Armand, Mike, and Diego traverse the sands of destiny and debate the essence of epic storytelling. Their vigorous defense of "Star Wars" collides with critiques of "Dune" and its sequel. From Taylor Swift’s cultural conquests to Princess Irulan's mystique, this episode is a st…
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#148 - Late Night with The Devil: Artificial Intelligence in Art and Selling Your Soul
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In a spine-tingling mashup of horror and Hollywood, "Late Night With The Devil" is a torrid dance through the dark side of entertainment. Join Armand as he sits down with guests Katie and Brit of the Grindhouse Girls podcast for a reel of revelations – from AI shaking up film ethics to the ghoulish allure of Bohemian Grove conspiracy theories. Tune…
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Modern China Pt. 2: The Chinese Revolution & Civil War w/ Ken Hammond
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In this episode of Guerrilla History, we get into part 2 of our 4 part miniseries on modern Chinese history featuring Ken Hammond (and guest host Breht O'Shea of Revolutionary Left Radio) with this absolutely terrific discussion on the Chinese Revolution & Civil War! If you haven't already listened to part 1 of the series, on the Taiping and Boxer …
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All too Human: Niko's Struggle with Alcoholism
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Shoeless in South Dakota: In this third edition of our All Too Human interview series, Breht and Dave welcome Niko into the Shoeless Shed to have an honest conversation about his struggles with alcoholism. With these All Too Human interviews, we aim to highlight and destigmatize the mental health and addiction struggles of regular working class peo…
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#147 - Under the Skin (2013): The Complexities of Identity and Assimilation
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Dive beneath the surface in "Under The Skin" - as the latest episode of The Cinedicate peels back layers of humanity through the lens of the haunting sci-fi thriller. We unravel the complex tapestry of femininity, predatory nature, and the alien experience of identity, seamlessly intertwining cosmic horror with stark societal commentary. From guerr…
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Ghosts in the Machines: Artificial Intelligence, Consciousness, & Capitalism
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In this episode, Alyson and Breht wrestle with the possible rise of artificial general intelligence and its implications. Together they discuss the Silicon Valley Techno-Cult and their dark religious search for immortality, their hubristic attempts to "build god" and escape death, their neoliberal subjectivities and how that manifests in their work…
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#146 - X (2022): Ti West's Homage to the Glory of '70s Slashers
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Imagine taking the gamble to leave your mark on the world via the most unconventional route—making an adult film. That's what our characters are up to in "X", as we follow Maxine, played by the captivating Mia Goth, who is absolutely determined to let her star shine. This isn't just a slasher flick; it's a dissection of aspirations, youth, and the …
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All Too Human: Katie's Struggle w/ Alcohol and Gambling
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Shoeless in South Dakota: In this first edition of our All Too Human interview series, Breht and Dave welcome "Katie", Breht's sister, into the studio to have an honest conversation about her struggles with alcohol and gambling. With these All Too Human interviews, we aim to highlight and destigmatize the mental health and addiction struggles of no…
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On Cuba and Haiti: The Fight for Liberation & Self-Determination in the Caribbean
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Musa Springer, Erica Caines, & Onyesonwu Chatoyer from Hood Communist join Breht O'Shea to discuss their participation in The Second International Meeting of Theoretical Publications of Left Parties and Movements in Havana, Cuba before discussing the history and current events playing out in Haiti. Together they converse about their time in Cuba, t…
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#145 - UFO Revolution: Airborne Anomalies, Interdimensional Beings, and Otherworldly Craft
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In what promises to be an otherworldly journey, today, I'm joined by two aficionados of the extraterrestrial enigma: my cousin Pete, a childhood abductee of alien fiction, and Todd from WSTR Galactic Public Access, whose encounters with the unknown stretch beyond the screen to the night sky itself. We're taking a deep dive into a gripping documenta…
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Modern China Pt. 1: The Taiping & Boxer Rebellions w/ Ken Hammond
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In this episode of Guerrilla History, we launch our 4 part miniseries on modern Chinese history featuring Ken Hammond (and guest host Breht O'Shea of Revolutionary Left Radio) with this terrific discussion on the Taiping and Boxer Rebellions! Be sure to go back and listen to the previous episode we did with Ken in the fall, which serves as a bit of…
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Alison, Brady and Josh go puppeteering with Anomalisa - Charlie Kaufman's 2015 stop motion drama starring Jason Thewlis, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Tom Noonan. Plus! Object of Obsession, Night of the Living Babes, Dune Part 2, Dance Girl Dance, & Wayne Shorter: Zero Gravity. Send submissions to our Child Throwing and Man on Fire lists! Leave us a voi…
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Take Back Your Life & Attention: Why You Should Quit Social Media
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This is a small extract from a much larger patreon exclusive episode. To get access to the full episode, and over 300 other patreon exclusive episodes, join our patreon at: patreon.com/revleftradio
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The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution
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Listen to the first installment of this four-episode series HERE Kenneth J. Hammond is Professor of History at New Mexico State University. Hammond was a student and Students for a Democratic Society leader at Kent State University from 1967 to 1970. He later (1985) completed his degree in Political Science, then studied Modern Chinese language at …
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#144 - Sound of Freedom: Exploring the Controversy of Tim Ballard's Savior Complex and QAnon Connections
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In our latest deep dive, host Armand leads an intense discussion with guests Doug and Aaron about the controversial film "Sound of Freedom." This film, centered on Tim Ballard's quest to combat child trafficking, has sparked a spectrum of reactions. As the conversation unfurled, we dissected the film's narrative and its real-world implications, all…
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Black Red Guard returns to the show for a no-holds-barred, wide-ranging discussion on a multitude of topics, including Palestine, Aaron Bushnell, the DSA, line struggle, party building, Taiwan, revolution, the future, and much more! Check out BRG's YT Channel HERE Follow BRG on Twitter HERE Check out his Twitch HERE Outro Music: To Cause Your Own D…
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Fritz Lang's M (1931), the GENRE-DEFINING Noir Film | NO SPOILERS Review + DEEP DIVE [Ep 71]
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In this episode we watch the Tarkovsky classic Mirror (1975). Described as a "cinematic poem" it is presented as a series of seemingly unconnected memories. Listen to us REFLECT on it, and you may SEE DOUBLE of one of the ratings, but what is the rating? And who gave it? A true mystery that can only be solved by listening to this episode! Want to b…
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#143 - Andrei Tarkovsky's Stalker: Interpreting the Labyrinth of Desire and Danger
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We’ll explore the intricate details of Tarkovsky's work, his refusal to adhere to genre conventions and the haunting beauty found in unexpected locations. Our exchange will also touch upon the drastic differences "Stalker" showcases from the original novel and how this film transforms into a fantasy-like odyssey. Mike weighs in on Tarkovsky’s story…
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