Best Anna Karenina Podcasts (2024)

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DO 216 - Doomer Optimist Guide to Geopolitics w/ James Pogue, Chris Mott and Ashley 1:56:27

3h ago1:56:27

1:56:27

James Pogue describes his experience in Africa with Chris Mott and Ashley, including his experience getting detained in the Central African Republic, the role of empire and the United States in a deglobalizing world, and what this means for preparing for the future. James Pogue: I’m a Contributing Editor at Harper’s, and write about national politi…

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DO 215 - Building Local Community 1:06:26

3d ago1:06:26

1:06:26

Simon @‌simoningall, Kara @‌karakara98, and Anarcho-Contrarian 2.0 @‌waysyoucanstay sit down to discuss building a local community. They work through the challenges of returning home again, new ways to build a community for the future, and different scenarios of how to build a community dependent on your neighborhood.…

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Shane Yost Building Ramps, 20ft Halfpipes, The Toilet Bowl Skate Park And More—Episode 205 1:08:39

6d ago1:08:39

1:08:39

A second episode talking with Tasmanian vert skating champion Shane Yost.In this episode we answer a few questions from the metaphorical mailbag, talk about building a backyard vert ramp, the World Rollerblading Titles, the Launceston Toilet Bowl skatepark, opposite 1080s, forward 1260s and more.By Mikey Lynch

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DO 214 - Metamodern Permaculture with Brendan Graham Dempsey and Jason 1:10:44

10d ago1:10:44

1:10:44

In this episode, Brendan (@brendangrahamd1)and Jason talk about the meaning of metamodernism and how it relates to permaculture, the interplay of various forms of meaning-making, and how it translates into a theory of change and pragmatic action. Brendan also talks about his work at the Sky Meadow Institute, a retreat center and permaculture homest…

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DO 213 - Limicon Panel 1:29:35

17d ago1:29:35

1:29:35

Ashley, Jason, Nate, and Josh host a panel and audience discussion as part of Limicon, a month long event bringing together different strands of the ‘Liminal Web’. Main themes include the sensibility and meaning of doomer optimism and the recent trend towards traditional religion as a response to the meaning and civilizational crisis…

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74: Once Upon a Time & Riverdale 1:17:29

21d ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Consider this your stop if you want to get on a soapbox about TV shows that started really good and then crashed and burned. Because we're getting into two episodes of a couple of shows that did exactly that--Once Upon a Time (episode 1x07) and Riverdale (episode 1x01). Get into it! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Once Upon a…

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DO 212 - Should I stay or should I go? w/ Andy, Keturah, Ashley and Patrick 1:24:34

25d ago1:24:34

1:24:34

Andy and Keturah are exploring the possibilities of where to raise their future family. Ashley and Patrick, on the far side of 7 years in Uruguay, discuss the pros and cons, where to live, and why.

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DO 211 - The digital politics of spiritual war with James Poulos and Donald 1:16:48

1M ago1:16:48

1:16:48

James Poulos joins Donald to talk about Tocqueville, McLuhan, Orthodoxy, and "the digital politics of spiritual war." James Poulos helps advance enterprises impacting American life in technological, spiritual, and political ways. He is the co-founder and editor of The American Mind at the Claremont Institute, the founder and editorial director of R…

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73: The Princess Diaries & 27 Dresses 1:19:59

1M ago1:19:59

1:19:59

It's time for some fun chick flicks today! Join us as we get into the costumes in The Princess Diaries and 27 Dresses, discussing Harry Winston, Gone with the Wind, and of course, the many charms of James Marsden. Note: something that came up when Sarah looked for IG accounts to tag from these designers is that DeBora Rachelle was a huge name in pr…

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Shane Yost From Coke Tas Island Team To International Pro Skater—Episode 204 1:24:46

1M ago1:24:46

1:24:46

Shane Yost shares his origin story from mid-90s in Launceston, Tasmania, to joining the Coca-Cola Tasmania Island Skaters team, to competing as a pro skate, sponsored by Roces, in the ASA.By Mikey Lynch

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DO 210 - Catalyzing Urban Food Forests in Chattanooga with Jonathan Parks Allen and Jason 1:25:24

1M ago1:25:24

1:25:24

In this episode Jonathan and Jason talk about Jonathan’s relationship to the South, his Orthodox faith and Interest in Islamic history, anarcho-agrarianism, the commons, and his current efforts helping to catalyze urban community food forests in Chattanooga, Tennessee Food Forest Organization: chattanoogafoodforests.org Substack: https://jonathanpa…

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DO 209 - Podcast about podcasts w/ Donald and Ashley 1:18:26

2M ago1:18:26

1:18:26

Donald asked Ashley to sit down to think out loud about the pros and cons of continuing to devote time to podcasts, as both a creator and as a listener. Please feel free to weigh in on this topic in the YouTube comments!

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72: Avatar: The Last Airbender with costume designer Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh 42:24

2M ago42:24

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We're so excited to welcome back Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh, our first repeat guest! She's back to discuss her work on the new Netflix adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. We also get the chance to ask her what she values in her team, and what advice she'd give her younger self. Follow Farnaz on Instagram and her website! Follow along with the visual…

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DO 208 - The DO of Anna Karenina with GG, Evan, Nate, and Jason 1:11:31

2M ago1:11:31

1:11:31

A panel discussion talking about the brilliant book Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy - how it relates to DO themes of agrarianism, relationship, religion, and much more

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Episode 193: The Woman in the Crowd 1:05:13

2M ago1:05:13

1:05:13

Marie Hause, Victoria Reynolds Farmer, and Alexis Neal discuss the woman in the crowd in the Gospel of Mark.By The Christian Feminists

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DO 207 - What has happened to the left? With Ashley Frawley, Gord Magill and Ashley Colby 1:20:41

2M ago1:20:41

1:20:41

Gord and the two Ashleys discuss the modern state of leftism: what remains of it, and how to navigate the upside-down world where the professional-managerial elites have hijacked the conversation.

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71: The Brothers Sun with costume designer Vera Chow 42:49

2M ago42:49

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A bonus episode just for you! We're so excited to welcome costume designer Vera Chow to chat all about her work on Netflix's new show The Brothers Sun. We had a great time discussing not just the show, but fighting for AAPI justice, why jade is so important, and her a-ha moment at Cirque de Soleil. Follow Vera on her website and Instagram! Follow a…

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DO 206 - Christianity with Jordan Hall, Mash Tun Timmy and Ashley 1:31:41

2M ago1:31:41

1:31:41

Ashley invites Tim and Jordan to both share stories about their recent conversions to Christianity. We discuss the limits to rationality and the importance of relationship, place and people.

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DO 205- Jeffrey Bilbro 1:08:45

2M ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Nate and Jeffrey Bilbro of Front Porch Republic sit down and discuss agrarianism. Rather than simply a general term for rural life, they discuss the economic, philosophical and moral aspects of agrarianism that make it a holistic approach to human individual and social life, distinct from the overly ideological -isms of capitalism and communism tha…

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DO 204 - Cabin X DO crossover with Jackson Steger, Grin and Ashley 57:44

3M ago57:44

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This is a syndicated episode where Grin and Jackson invited Ashley on their podcast, Campfire, to talk about Doomer Optimism and where it intersects with their project, Cabin, building a network of modern villages. https://campfire-by-cabin.simplecast.com/episodes/37-homesteading-homeschooling-and-home-economics-with-ashley-colby-fitzgerald-and-gri…

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DO 203 – Kris de Decker and Low Tech Magazine, with Josh and Simon 1:17:36

3M ago1:17:36

1:17:36

We speak with founder and editor-in-chief of Low Tech Magazine, Kris de Decker, about his work since 2007 highlighting technologies of yesteryear, developing simple and low-cost energy systems to run his apartment and publishing, building un-hackable websites powered completely off of solar, and advocating demand-side management as a superior appro…

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70: The Artful Dodger & Our Flag Means Death 1:10:37

3M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Oh you wanted some period costumes? Well, here you GO! We decided to dive back into some TV shows this month with The Artful Dodger and Our Flag Means Death (episodes 1x03 and 1x04). Join us as we chat about plaid matching, the year 1717, and a few extra minutes at the end where we go on a tangent about Shadow & Bone! Follow along with the visual a…

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DO 202 – Alexis Zeigler, Living Energy Farm - with Josh and Ashley 1:14:18

3M ago1:14:18

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Living Energy Farm is a pioneering off-grid project in central Virginia. They have developed relatively low-cost methods for taking advantage of solar energy in the form of passive solar-thermal systems for space heating and water heating as well as DC electricity. Their “DC microgrids” systems power household appliances and computers/phones, in ad…

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DO 201 - The philosophy of Charlotte Mason with Tessa Carman and Ashley 1:33:00

3M ago1:33:00

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Tessa Carman and Ashley reminisce about their time at the Front Porch Republic Conference before moving on to discuss the educational and life philosophy of Charlotte Mason.Tessa Carman writes and teaches in Maryland. With J.C. Scharl in 2022, she translated the Old English vision poem The Dream of the Rood. Her writing can be found at tessacarman.…

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Episode 192: Gosford Park 1:14:57

3M ago1:14:57

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Alexis Neal, Katie Grubbs, and Laurie Norris talk about the classic Robert Altman film Gosford Park.By The Christian Feminists

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DO 200 - Big 200 Host Roundtable 1:31:51

3M ago1:31:51

1:31:51

Welcome to a special roundtable milestone episode of Doomer Optimism. Ashley, Jason, Donald, Josh, Simon, Nate, and Tres get together to reflect on the journey of the podcast, where it is at now, and where they and the podcast are headed next.

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DO 199 - Reforming Ag with Greg Gunthorp, Ashley and Nate 1:17:56

3M ago1:17:56

1:17:56

Join us in this episode as Ashley and Nate delve into reforming agriculture with Greg Gunthorp. Greg reflects on the evolution of agriculture and his dedication to reforming the industry alongside Ashley and Nate.Greg Gunthorp is a proud independent family farmer at Gunthorp Farms. With a deep-rooted commitment to sustainable and high-quality farmi…

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DO 198 - Digital Prepping with Ashley, Josh and Donald 1:08:42

3M ago1:08:42

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Ashley, Donald and Josh discuss what would happen in the case of a digital apocalypse and how to embrace lower technologies from landline phones to family poetry readings.

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DO 197 - Epic Gardening's Kevin Espiritu 46:58

4M ago46:58

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Tres Crow and Sim Gooder talk with Kevin Espiritu about Epic Gardening, food production maxing, inspiring your neighbours, critical mass of small-scale food production, and running a seed business in the age of the internet. Kevin Espiritu is the founder and CEO of Epic Gardening, the world’s most-followed gardening brand and online garden store. A…

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DO 196 - Bioregional and Solidarity Economies with Neal Gorenflo, Daniel London, Ashley, and Jason 1:34:46

4M ago1:34:46

1:34:46

In this episode Ashley and Jason have a conversation with Neal Gorenflo (@gorenflo ) and Daniel London (@dlondonwortel ) on the theme of solidarity and bioregional economies. Specifically, where the solidarity and bioregonalist movements intersect, blind spots of each, and where they can compliment each other to create a viable vision for sustainab…

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69: Barbie & Babylon 1:06:17

4M ago1:06:17

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Happy 2024! We're kicking off our year with coverage of 2 movies starring Margot Robbie, Barbie and Babylon. Listen in as we discuss stereotypical 20s looks, Chanel, and more! PSA: Sorry that Sarah's audio is a little quiet! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Barbie: Instagram, Pinterest Babylon: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? …

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DO 195 - The End of Modernity with Tom Murphy, Jason, and Josh 1:28:03

4M ago1:28:03

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In this episode Jason and Josh talk with Tom Murphy, author of the blog Do The Math, about the inherently unsustainable nature of modernity and the delusion of infinite growth on a finite planet. As part of this they discuss his early retirement from academia as a successful astrophysicist at the University of California, his growing interest in in…

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DO 194 - Whole food agri-culture vs. "feeding the world" 1:19:53

4M ago1:19:53

1:19:53

Nate is joined by Sam Knowlton to explore agroforestry and sustainable agriculture practices. In this episode, Nate and Sam challenge the conventional narrative that advocates for high-tech, high-input agriculture to feed the world. Sam is an agronomist and the founder of SoilSymbiotics, a regenerative agronomy company, as well as the forthcoming v…