Best Barbarians At The Gate Podcasts (2024)

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Back to School? 39:37

1h ago39:37

39:37

As David at least gets set for another semester, he and Jeremiah reconnect to catch up on a mix of timely topics from China and the US. They explore the declining number of Chinese students studying in the US and the cautious return of American students to China, offering insights and practical advice on how to introduce China to American students …

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Project 2025: Separating Fact from Fiction 1:40:46

8h ago1:40:46

1:40:46

One of the biggest controversies of the 2024 election season has been "Project 2025," a proposed policy roadmap formulated by a team at the Heritage Foundation to guide the Trump administration's first year in office if re-elected. The project garnered so much negative publicity from the mainstream press that the Trump campaign publicly distanced i…

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BONUS EPISODE: Buying in to the New MAGA Deal with Peter Navarro 27:34

14d ago27:34

27:34

Economist, author, and former Democrat Peter Navarro was one of Donald Trump’s most critical advisors during his campaign and administration, helping to shape White House trade policy. He was among the first outside the scientific community to see the looming danger of the 2020 pandemic and its economic implications, as well as the overall threat o…

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Blind Faith: The Collapse of America's Intelligence Sector with J. Michael Waller 1:49:50

18d ago1:49:50

1:49:50

J. Michael Waller is Senior Analyst for Strategy at the Center for Security Policy, and a leading expert in the fields of foreign propaganda, political warfare, psychological warfare, and subversion. But he never thought he'd have to be exercising that expertise within his own country. He once worked for the CIA in Central America and provided esse…

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Edge of Empire with author and journalist Edward Wong 36:10

1M ago36:10

36:10

In this episode, Edward Wong, diplomatic correspondent and former Beijing Bureau Chief for the New York Times, joins us to discuss his new book, Edge of Empire: A Family’s Reckoning with China. Edward’s father, Yook Kearn Wong, lived through the Japanese occupation and the Communist Revolution in China. Captivated by Mao’s vision of a powerful Chin…

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Conan the Barbarian #27 (Marvel: 1973) | The Blood of Bel-Hissar 1:14:50

1M ago1:14:50

1:14:50

With the War of the Tarim over, Conan is at last free to wander the Earth once again. On his way South, Conan runs into a man, beating on a lady, and so the barbarian intervenes, sending him down a path of betrayal and death and a big, red, ruby. That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #27: The Blood of Bel-Hissar by Roy Thomas, John Buscema…

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There and Back Again: Deng Xiaoping's Southern Tour and the Legacy of Reform and Opening in China 36:18

2M ago36:18

36:18

In this episode, we welcome back a friend of the podcast, Jonathan Chatwin, to discuss his new book, The Southern Tour: Deng Xiaoping and the Fight for China's Future. Since the Emperor Kangxi made his southern tour in 1684, many emperors and Chinese leaders have undertaken similar inspection tours, including Mao, Deng, and Xi Jinping. Deng’s south…

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A Brief Word with James Rosen 37:57

2M ago37:57

37:57

Newsmax Chief White House Correspondent James Rosen joins Victoria with a fun and enlightening conversation about life in the White House briefing room, what it's like to be the de facto arch-nemesis of Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, and his career as an author, namely his multi-volume biography of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia…

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The State of Things 10:40

3M ago10:40

10:40

Where's the latest episode of Hither Came Conan? When's it gonna land? What the heck is going on? Well, I got your answers... hidden among the ramblings of a big ball of stress. Enjoy! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The music used for the theme song in this episode is Conan The Destroyer: Main Title/Riders Of Tara…

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From Firefly to Fox News: The Evolution of "Chimerican" Media 39:58

3M ago39:58

39:58

This episode features a lively conversation with Fan Yang, Professor of Media and Communication Studies at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, about her new book Disorienting Politics: Chimerican Media and Transpacific Entanglements. The term “Chimerica” is a portmanteau word, blending “China” and “America.” The neologism denotes the econo…

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Introducing: The Comic Book Show! 10:32

3M ago10:32

10:32

Welcome to The Comic Book Show, a podcast that's a show about comic books! Join your host, Steeven as he devotes full seasons of episodes to one singular comic book mini series or storyline, one issue per episode. Coming July 10, 2024 - Season One: The Man of Steel (DC Comics: 1986) thecomicbookshowpodcast.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …

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Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics: Lawlessness & the Consequences Thereof with John Lott 33:05

2M ago33:05

33:05

Studies by government agencies and academic institutions insist that crime is dropping, but for many Americans it sure doesn't seem that way. Major cities are becoming retail deserts as grocery stores, pharmacies & major brand stores flee rising retail theft. City street "takeovers" result in property damage and violence. Police departments are out…

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Conan the Barbarian #26 (Marvel: 1973) | The Hour of the Griffin 1:14:20

3M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

The War of the Tarim comes to a conclusion as Conan rescues the Queen and fights a giant mole! That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #26: The Hour of the Griffin by Roy Thomas, John Buscema, Ernie Chan, John Costanza, and Glynis Wein. This issue was published by Marvel Comics in February, 1973. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…

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Barbarians at the Gate: Demanding Accountability for the Leftist Fringe with Gregg Schumacher 1:12:01

3M ago1:12:01

1:12:01

Gregg Schumacher's family started one of the first and most prestigious furrier companies in the Pacific Northwest, Portland's Schumacher Furs. Now it no longer exists as a business in the city of its birth, thanks to a targeted harassment campaign from mainstream activists like PeTA and their violently extremist cousins, the Animal Liberation Fron…

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Weathering Stormy: The New York Trump Trial Circus with Mike Davis of the Article III Project 34:25

3M ago34:25

34:25

The Article III Project's Mike Davis returns for a wild episode, all about the New York trial against former President Donald Trump for allegedly falsifying corporate financial records so that his lawyer & "fixer," Michael Cohen, could deliver secret hush-money payments to adult actress Stormy Daniels. Davis explains (in very colorful terms) why he…

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Conan the Barbarian #25 (Marvel: 1973) | The Mirrors of Kharam-Akkad 39:47

3M ago39:47

39:47

Conan is arrested, escapes, comes face to face with the Queen of Makkalet, is arrested again, and does battle with a tentacled monstrosity all before crossing swords with Kharam-Akkad, high priest of Tarim in Makkalet. That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #25: The Mirrors of Kharam-Akkad by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, John Buscema, S…

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The Promise of Blood - Seven Months of War in the Holy Land with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum 35:28

3M ago35:28

35:28

More than half a year has passed since terrorists operating from Gaza raided border settlements in Israel, killing hundreds as they lay in their homes and on the grounds of a music festival organized to promote peaceful coexistence. 132 people still remain counted as hostages of Hamas. Meanwhile, in the US, entitled college students have taken to c…

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Revisiting Conan Volume One For the First Time 51:10

4M ago51:10

51:10

Today, on a very special episode of Hither Came Conan, to wrap up Season Six and our talk about the first seven issues of the Dark Horse Conan run from 2004, I play you some audio from over five years ago in which I'm talking about the very same story, for the first time. What does Conan Volume One: The Frost Giant's Daughter and Other Stories have…

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The Postmodern Prophets: Questioning the Cult of Climate Change with Dr. Roy Spencer 1:01:14

4M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Dr. Roy Spencer has an extensive scientific pedigree. He's a principal research scientist at the University of Alabama - Huntsville, and the US Science Team leader for the AMSR-E aboard NASA's Aqua satellite. He's been lauded by the American Meteorological Society for his groundbreaking work monitoring Earth's temperature fluctuations. So when he e…

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What happens after a Barbarian walks away from the Gate? 33:50

4M ago33:50

33:50

This episode represents a new direction for the podcast, recorded on the eve of Jeremiah’s move to a new home base in Geneva. We start with a retrospective snapshot of the podcast’s beginnings – with many episodes recorded under the backdrop of COVID-19 – and then segue into our perennial concern, the plight of academic exchange in China, for which…

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Conan #7 (Dark Horse: 2004) | Blood for Blood 41:43

5M ago41:43

41:43

Conan journeys to Brythunia and, going from village to village, tracks down Sjarl and Einar. What will Conan do with the two men now that he's found them? The answer may surprise you! Actually, it shouldn't surprise you at all. That's today as we look at Conan #7: Blood for Blood by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Thomas Yates, Richard Starkings, and Dave …

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Conan #6 (Dark Horse: 2004) | Day of Farewell 41:18

5M ago41:18

41:18

This is it, folks! Conan's revolt has begun! Will Conan and his friends triumph? Will the Hyperboreans survive their encounter with the young barbarian? Will this be the last of the Dark Horse issues we will be talking about? Get the answers to each of those questions today as we look at Conan #6: Day of Farewell by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Thomas Y…

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The View From Above: Perspectives on America with Lord Conrad Black 1:30:29

5M ago1:30:29

1:30:29

Publisher. Author. Raconteur. These are all terms that apply to the guest of this episode, but to his peers in the UK's House of Lords, he is Conrad Moffat Black, Baron Black of Crossharbour. The former publisher of the Daily Telegraph (UK), the Chicago Sun-Times, the Jerusalem Post, and the National Post (Canada), he has a unique perspective both …

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Seeking News, Making China 37:33

5M ago37:33

37:33

In this episode, John Alekna talks about his fascinating new book Seeking News, Making China: Information Technology and the Emergence of Mass Society. In 20th-century China, the gradual importation and development of information technology had an enormous impact on the way that news was disseminated and accessed by the general public. When radio f…

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Conan #5 (Dark Horse: 2004) | Ashes of a Great Fire 30:58

5M ago30:58

30:58

Conan's plan to escape Hyberborea is set into motion as Aishti'ana dwells on the past. That's today as we look at Conan #5: Ashes of a Great Fire by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Thomas Yates, Richard Starkings, and Dave Stewart. This issue was published by Dark Horse on June 23, 2004. Enjoy! Mike's Amazing World of Comics The music used for the theme so…

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The Scarcity of Trust: Espionage, Fiction and the Blurred Lines Between with Special Guest Jeffrey S. Stephens 56:57

5M ago56:57

56:57

Attorney & author Jeffrey Stephens is the creator of the Nick Reagan & Jordan Sandor espionage book series. As a writer of spy thrillers, he has a unique perspective on spycraft, America's intelligence sector, and the roles that both government and business are increasingly playing in the personal lives of citizens & consumers. He joins the program…

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Conan #4 (Dark Horse: 2004) | Gates of Paradise 43:19

5M ago43:19

43:19

Conan is enslaved by the mysterious Hyperboreans. As he and fellow slave, Iasmini, plot their escape, Conan stumbles across the horrific truth, the evil behind the power of the "land of wonders, of immortality, music, and eternal summer." That's today as we look at Conan #4: Gates of Paradise by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Thomas Yates, Richard Starkin…

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Conan #3 (Dark Horse: 2004) | At the Back of the North Wind 30:56

6M ago30:56

30:56

Conan and his Aeisr brothers take the fight to the Vanir when a third party arrives that forces old enemies to become allies. That's today as we look at Conan #3: At the Back of the North Wind by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Thomas Yates, Richard Starkings, and Dave Stewart. This issue was published by Dark Horse on April 28, 2004. Enjoy! Worst Collecti…

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The Mountains Are High with author Alec Ash 35:45

6M ago35:45

35:45

In this episode, we welcome back to the podcast our good friend, Alec Ash, who has written a fascinating book recounting a year spent in the city of Dali, Yunan Province. Unlike Alec’s previous book, Wish Lanterns, his new book, The Mountains are High, is a highly personal account of his attempt to find solace and healing after a pivotal emotional …

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Mr. Cameron Goes to Washington with Special Guest John Cameron 1:11:16

6M ago1:11:16

1:11:16

John Cameron, a mild-mannered real estate agent from Seattle, now has a criminal record thanks to his presence at the disastrous January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol. On this episode of the Adult In The Room, hear in his words why he decided to cross the country for the certification day rally that evolved into one of the darkest days in modern A…

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Conan #2 (Dark Horse: 2004) | The Frost Giant's Daughter 32:11

6M ago32:11

32:11

Conan, the last man standing in a battle between the Aesir and the Vanir, chases a half-naked babe through the snow so that he can catch her and force himself upon her. Sound familiar? Yeah, it should. That's today as we look at Conan #2: The Frost Giant's Daughter by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Richard Starkings, and Dave Stewart. This issue was publi…

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Conan the Barbarian #8 (Titan: 2024) | Thrice Marked For Death Part 4 33:40

6M ago33:40

33:40

Conan, possessed by a trio of evil spirits, does a little shopping in Shadizar the Wicked, leaving a trail of bodies in his wake. That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #8: Thrice Marked for Death Part Four: Sacrifice by Jim Zub, Doug Braithwaite, Diego Rodrigues, and Richard Starkings. This issue was published by Titan Comics on February 2…

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Conan #1 (Dark Horse: 2004) | Out of the Darksome Hills 43:34

6M ago43:34

43:34

Conan finds himself in the middle of a blood feud when he comes to the aid of an Aesir village as it is under attack by the warriors of Vanir. That's today as we look at Conan #1: Out of the Darksome Hills by Kurt Busiek, Cary Nord, Thomas Yates, Richard Starkings, and Dave Stewart. This issue was published by Dark Horse on February 25, 2004. Enjoy…

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Pumping the Brakes: Staving Off America's Decline with Drew Thomas Allen 44:23

6M ago44:23

44:23

Author, commentator & podcaster Drew Thomas Allen has genuine concerns about the future of America. In his new book, America’s Last Stand: Will You Vote to Save or Destroy America in 2024?, Allen examines why the 2024 election cycle is one of the most critically important in the history of our country, why he believes the Biden administration has d…

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The Frost Giant's Daughter Birthday Remix! 35:37

6M ago35:37

35:37

One year ago today, on February 17, 2023, I launched Hither Came Conan with an episode in which I had a look at The Frost Giant's Daughter by Robert E. Howard, as well as the various comic book adaptations from Marvel Comics, Dark Horse, and Ablaze. To celebrate our first year talking about the iconic black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword-in-hand barbar…

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Conan the Barbarian #7 (Titan: 2024) | Thrice Marked For Death Part 3 32:40

7M ago32:40

32:40

Conan fights and Conan kills. That's about all I'm prepared to say about it Find out more as we look at Conan the Barbarian #7: Thrice Marked for Death Part Three: Haunted by Jim Zub, Doug Braithwaite, Diego Rodrigues, and Richard Starkings. This issue was published by Titan Comics on February 7, 2024. Enjoy! Podcast Promo - The Professor Frenzy Sh…

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Exile from Expat-ville 43:00

7M ago43:00

43:00

In this episode of Barbarians at the Gate, our guest is Michael Wester, founder and publisher of True Run Media and The Beijinger. Mike is a long-time resident of Beijing, and we talked with him about running the city’s most-read expat publication, his experiences in organizing the “Safe and Sane” WeChat communities during the pandemic, and what th…

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Washington Wisdom: Restoring Common Sense with Joe Kent 50:58

7M ago50:58

50:58

Joe Kent is a retired Green Beret, so you know he's as tough as they come. But now he's taking on a whole new battlefield: the American political process. He's taking on Marie Gluesenkamp Perez for Washington's 3rd Congressional District seat, and today he returns to the show to talk more about his platform, America's conflict with the Iranian-back…

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Conan the Barbarian #24 (Marvel: 1972) | The Song of Red Sonja 48:50

7M ago48:50

48:50

Conan spends some time with Red Sonja, helps her steal a tiara, and fights side by side with her against a giant snake, all so he could get in her little red shorts. That's today as we look at Conan the Barbarian #24: The Song of Red Sonja by Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor Smith, and Artie Simek. This issue was published by Marvel Comics in December, 19…

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First-Class Corruption: Ukraine, the Bidens, and Questions Still Unanswered with Special Guest Mike McCormick 1:02:33

7M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

The federal case against Hunter Biden made its way to Capitol Hill last week with hearings investigating his drug & gun charges. But for former White House Stenographer Mike McCormick, the bigger story continues to be the Biden family's connections to Burisma, the energy firm on whose board Hunter Biden sat. McCormick tells the story on this episod…

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Xi Built This City 38:41

8M ago38:41

38:41

In this episode, we chat with Andrew Stokols, who is currently a Ph.D. candidate at MIT researching varieties of digital urbanism globally, with an emphasis on China. On the podcast, we briefly compare notes on the urban development of Beijing in the 21st century, including the contradictions between Beijing as a technologically advanced urban cent…

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