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Cocktails & Capitalism

Cocktails & Capitalism

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Cocktails & Capitalism is a podcast that pairs crafted beverages with stories distilled from our capitalist hellscape. This is more than a true corporate crime show — our episodes uplift the activists and organizers who are working to oppose the destructive forces of capitalism and begin creating a better reality. . Our crafted cocktails help us tap into the gallows humor necessary for surviving late stage capitalism. Some of these stories can get pretty dark, so get ready and grab a drink! ...
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MOVIES VS. CAPITALISM explores the politics of your favorite films through an anti-capitalist lens. Each episode, hosts Rivka and Frank are joined by a guest for a critical discussion about a film and how it’s obviously a scathing indictment of late-stage capitalism. Examining the crucial intersection between pop culture and politics — and unpacking the ideological messages baked into our favorite movies.
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A D&D real play podcast where three best friends "encounter" guest(s) each campaign, strive to entertain, make you laugh, and make a positive impact on the world! CURRENT CAMPAIGN: Marvin's Game FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES: contacttetpod@gmail.com
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Welcome to a collection of some of NPR's best podcast episodes and features from across the Black experience. Some might make you laugh. Some might make you feel inspired. Others might make you uncomfortable. And some might make you feel all of that in the same five-minute span. This is NPR, noir. Check out the exclusive Black Stories, Black Truths merch line, and be sure to follow all of these shows for more great content, wherever you get your podcasts.
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Creating eco-minimalist, non-toxic homes (without the extra work). Although minimalism has experienced a rebirth in recent years, the "less is more" movement has been around for centuries. Yet today's minimalist influencers have resurrected minimalism with a decidedly consumerist spin, as modern minimalism is nearly synonymous with decluttering. While there's a lot of chatter about tidying, it's radio silence and crickets when it comes to sustainability. The result? Aspiring minimalists find ...
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Eat The Rich is a show about our political economy, late stage capitalism, and the millionaires, billionaires, and multinational corporations hell bent on staving off its death rattle. www.patreon.com/eattherich for much more content. Theme song by Gavin Castleton.
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What Works

Tara McMullin

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"Work" is broken. We're overcommitted, underutilized, and out of whack. But it doesn't have to be this way. What Works is a podcast about rethinking work, business, and leadership as we navigate the 21st-century economy. When you're an entrepreneur, independent worker, or employee who doesn't want to lose yourself to the whims of late-stage capitalism, this show is for you. Host Tara McMullin covers money, management, culture, media, philosophy, and more to figure out what's working (and wha ...
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Posers Unveiled

Jake Walter and Breanna Smith

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Join best friends Jake Walter and Breanna Smith as they unveil the world of pop culture, dissect the latest news stories, dive into fascinating scientific discoveries, and share personal insights on what it's like to navigate the thrilling yet perplexing journey of being in your 20s. Welcome to "Posers Unveiled," the podcast that combines witty banter, genuine friendship, and an unfiltered exploration of life's ups and downs. Jake and Breanna have been inseparable since high school, and thei ...
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Podcasted People's War

Podcasted People's War

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Welcome to Podcasted People's War- an anti-capitalist anti-imperialist podcast for the people, by two angry zoomers :) Hint hint comrades, we're a bit leftist. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for more quality content!
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Welcome to the Tholus Capital AI Investor podcast. Since the launch of Chat GPT in late 2022 there has been a whirlwind of activity and hype around artificial intelligence. Not only are we seeing exponential acceleration of the technology through an ever increasing number of AI powered applications, AI has also taken center stage in the public debate by becoming the object of humanity’s greatest hopes as well as our worst fears. We want to cut through all the noise and get to the bottom of t ...
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Interested in Technology, Development, and all the random stuff around it? So are we! This podcast is the sidebar discussions that you'd normally hear at a tech event but broadcast over the internet for all to enjoy. I'm Mike Elsmore and I'll regularly be hosting guests talking about the culture and community in technology circles, the tech itself, and have a giggle along the way. To see it live head to https://twitch.tv/ukmadlz at 3 pm UK time every other Friday.
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Does it sometimes feel as though the passive act of being alive is too expensive and too difficult? You're not alone: Many scholars argue that late stage capitalism is what happens when everything (literally everything!) is commodified. Existing feels unnecessarily hard, too. There IS good news: Surviving (and perhaps even thriving!) in a late stag…
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Tomatoes, green beans, peaches, and so much more: Our great-grandmas knew a thing or two about food preservation, and yet these days few of us can. It's a time- and labor-intensive practice, sure. But it's also a self-sufficient life skill. Whether you grow some or all of your own food or seek out bargains at the store and farmers' market, canning …
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Dex and Scott deal with the aftermath of Preston's death... This episode may contain profanity, violence, and references to drug/alcohol/tobacco use. Support the show on Patreon! Patreon Link Here:https://www.patreon.com/theencountertablepod Get you some Merch! Use code “encounter” and get some Dubby here! Hit us up on Twitter! @etablepod Check out…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by historian and co-host of the American Prestige podcast, Daniel Bessner, to discuss Joe Dante’s 1990 cult classic, Gremlins 2: The New Batch. They explore the film’s anti-capitalist themes, its self-aware satire of franchised movie sequels, and, naturally, which Gremlin has the best politics. The Life & Death of Hollywo…
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This is Part 1 of a series from 2022 called Self-Help, LLC. This summer, I’ll be republishing this series as I work on new essays and episodes. There’s a good chance this series is new to you, and if its previous reception is any indication, I think you’ll love it! If you listened to it the first time through, I’d love to know how it hits different…
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Despite our massive financial and material gains, happiness in the US has been in a consistent state of decline since at least the 1940s. The research is clear: Materialism is toxic to human happiness. On today's show author Jeff Golden suggests practical ways to nourish in our lives the things that can help us live well (while simultaneously avoid…
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Yowei Shaw DRIVES ALL THE WAY UP FROM PHILLY to hang with the Asian Friends and perform a custom, NPR-style intro to the podcast. Then she discusses her new podcast "Proxy" and her experiences as an layoff girlie. C O M E S E E U S L I V E https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-tickets-914169043217 F O L L O…
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Rivka and Frank delve into Bong Joon-ho’s 2013 climate horror thriller, Snowpiercer. They explore how the film's deep Marxist themes make it an ideal choice for discussing class warfare. They also examine the role of collaborators in revolutionary movements, the symbolism of airplanes as reminders of our modern caste system, and why Captain America…
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For so many of us, day in and day out home maintenance feels like a gigantic weight on our shoulders. And because conventional gender roles pervade, matters of the home often continue to be one (wo)man's burden. Decluttering, tidying, organizing, and cleaning, oh my! On today's show: A conversation with professional organizer Sona Avetisyan about g…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by MVC all-star Harvey Kaye to discuss Michael Moore’s 2009 documentary Capitalism, A Love Story. They talk about the film’s radicalizing potential, its portrayal of the 2008 financial crisis, what Moore could have done better, and Obama. 🤝 TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON 🤝 www.patreon.com/movies_vs_capi…
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Support the show on Patreon! Patreon Link Here:https://www.patreon.com/theencountertablepod Get you some Merch! Merch Store Link Here:https://store.streamelements.com/theencountertable Use code “encounter” and get some Dubby here! Hit us up on Twitter! @etablepod Check out our TikTok! @theencountertable Check out Branden’s band ARROWS X HEARTS! @ar…
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When we buy something, it's not necessarily about the *thing*. Oftentimes we are buying into a story about ourselves; namely, what we simply must fix as we seek to get one step closer to our aspirational, in-a-perfect-world self. Important truth time: You are not a perpetual self-improvement project, and no product can fix what was never broken in …
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In the the crossover event you didn't think you needed, Melody Cheng of the Asian Boss Girl MEDIA EMPIRE stops by to discuss why California Asians think they're better, Melody's move to NYC, and why oversharing makes for great content. C O M E S E E U S L I V E https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-tickets-…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by playwright Thalia Sablon for a conversation about the wild 2001 screwball comedy Rat Race. They discuss how the film's celebrity-packed cast represents a dying culture, the shockingly anti-capitalist character arcs, and how the movie may have been an inspiration for Squid Game. Thalia Sablon - Website For next week’s m…
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With Palestine Action racking up the victories, it was high time that I spoke with veteran actionist Shibby about the network’s mind blowing direct action successes. We discuss the recent shutdown of a facility in Tamworth, the viral action that just took place in Scotland, and the high-level, low-level, and covert strategies that have been used by…
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For justice-minded people, navigating the world of work in the 21st-century economy can feel... impossible. A real no-win scenario. There's a constant tension between what's good for the communities we inhabit and what's good (and necessary) for us as individuals. But it's in this tension that we find a "margin of maneuverability"—a source of hope,…
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Americans spend about 21 hours per day inside. On the whole, we are also more depressed and anxious than ever before. Many of us have been trained to seek out commodified services to unwind (I'm looking at you, #selfcare!). But what if a potential solution cost zero dollars and offered zero risk? On today's show: An invitation to welcome nature bac…
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The Butt Eetrz begin their heist on the peacekeeper precinct... This episode may contain profanity, violence, and references to drug/alcohol/tobacco use. Support the show on Patreon! Patreon Link Here:https://www.patreon.com/theencountertablepod Get you some Merch! Merch Store Link Here:https://store.streamelements.com/theencountertable Use code “e…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by comedian Kate Willett for a conversation about the 1968 horror classic Rosemary’s Baby. They discuss how the film is an overt metaphor for the domination and control of a woman’s body, Mia Farrow’s incredible performance as a woman being gaslit by her husband and neighbors, and how the film’s generational dynamics mirr…
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Hyper-capitalism — also called late-stage capitalism — is what happens when material resources, lifestyle activities, and everything in between becomes both commodified and consumable. In hyper-capitalistic economies, products get invented that no one needs or wants. Celebrities are revered like gods. Inequity is everywhere, and citizens internaliz…
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Gastor drops insane knowledge on the Asian Friends, starting with how to impress your wife. Mic has a very very big announcement and needs a hug. Jenny drops a new version of herself. C O M E S E E U S L I V E https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-tickets-914169043217?aff=erelexpmlt F O L L O W U S https://…
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There's plenty of distressing research into what smartphones are doing to adults' attention spans, focus, and memory. And on child/teen development? Emerging research is even more alarming. We are change makers, and change making means making difficult decisions, having difficult conversations, and going against the grain. On today's show: Why we n…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by investigative reporter, political analyst, and strategist Nomiki Konst to discuss the 1960 revolutionary comedy Never on Sunday. This hidden gem of a film follows a Greek sex worker who makes her own hours and chooses her clients. The trio delves into the film’s themes of alienation from Western culture, its celebratio…
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Too few understand the genocide that is raging in the Congo. Human rights activist Gaëtan-Dauphin Nzowo of Friends of the Congo joins me to examine the country's economic & geopolitical significance and how this genocide has been driven by extractive capitalism. As Gaëtan points out, “most Congolese don’t have a smartphone to document the atrocitie…
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The Butt Eetrz do some shopping and sparring... This episode may contain profanity, violence, and references to drug/alcohol/tobacco use. Support the show on Patreon! Patreon Link Here:https://www.patreon.com/theencountertablepod Get you some Merch! Merch Store Link Here:https://store.streamelements.com/theencountertable Use code “encounter” and ge…
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Want to feel calmer and happier? You don't have to shell out hundreds of dollars for the newest wellness product or service. In fact, the solution doesn't cost a cent: simply get in touch with your breathing. Breath is an amazing and responsive teacher. That's because if we breathe as we live — take in and let go — we can't go wrong. On today's sho…
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Cameron and Dave discuss the dead brought back to life in horrifying ways, in Re-Animator (1985) vs the original H.P. Lovecraft short story, Herbert West - Reanimator (1922). Music by Jake Lionheart Contact: www.monsterdear.monster @senplus.bsky.social @drfaustisdead.bsky.social @theuglymachine.bsky.social @swarbie.bsky.social…
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From phone calls to blind dates to punctuation to civil discourse, the internet has changed every aspect of human life. While some losses are insignificant, the rise of the internet has also resulted in larger repercussions, like shorter attention spans, a collective inability to sit in solitude, and the the utter demolition of personal privacy. On…
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Rivka and Frank are joined by professional organizer and agit-prop creator Anthony DePice to discuss Christopher Nolan’s 2008 Batman movie The Dark Knight. Is Joker a master organizer? Where was the Gotham Rec Center? Does Alfred ever get a break? All these questions and more on this black-pilled episode. For next week's movie, we'll be watching th…
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I received an email last month from two Dutchmen who have been sailing around the world for 8 years in search of climate solutions. They asked to visit my home and chat. I obliged, and I'm so happy I did. On today's show: an in-person interview with Floris van Hees and Ivar Smits — also affectionately known as Sailors For Sustainability — about the…
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Dylan and Karen join the show for a podcast double date. Jenny is glad to be back. Mic almost gets arrested for breakdancing. Then the Asian Friends talk about why plates are overrated. C O M E S E E U S L I V E https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hack-city-comedy-with-mic-nguyen-and-jenny-arimoto-tickets-886206927777 F O L L O W U S https://www.instagram…
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