Best Chicago Gossip Podcasts (2024)

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Maoists and Anarchists: The Unholy Alliance w/ Tai Lee 1:06:28

1h ago1:06:28

1:06:28

What do Maoists and Anarchists have in common? Among other things, they both hate the counterinsurgent 'left' insistent upon defanging the anti-genocide movement. This week on Party Girls, Sam is joined by Tai Lee, a communist writer from Brooklyn, and Hannah, an organizer from Chicago, to talk about the DNC and why it sucked (hint: it had to do wi…

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Communist E-Girl DESTROYS Hegelian E-Girls (PREVIEW) 2:20

5d ago2:20

2:20

Jamie went to a "Hegelian e-girl party" for the lulz and then people tweeted about her being there so now she has to set the record straight. You probably shouldn't listen to this. Sign up now at Patreon.com/partygirls to get the full version of this episode, all other bonus content, Discord access, and a shout out on the pod! Follow us on Instagra…

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July Talks Dirty, Shafik Resigns, & Bangladesh Revolts 1:12:10

7d ago1:12:10

1:12:10

The classic Party Girls lineup is back with a grab bag of an episode, covering such wide-ranging and relevant topics as: Miranda July's dirty new book, Minouche Shafik's resignation from her post as President of Columbia University, DSA's delusions of grandeur, and the student movement's toppling of the government in Bangladesh. Hadas Thier, "Who's…

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Cultural Marxism: MaXXXine w/ Breck Gordon (PREVIEW) 1:57

11d ago1:57

1:57

As the third movie in Ti West's X trilogy, MaXXXine pulls out all the stops. Will Mia Goth's Maxine achieve the American dream or will she fall victim to a mysterious serial killer? Is she the ultimate lean in feminist, and is that good? Jamie discusses the movie's plot and themes with special guest Breck Gordon of Pure Chaos Comedy and BG ESL. Sig…

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Jamie On Moms of Flavortown: MoF 68 - The Bangs Gang - The Bear Eps 5 & 6 1:17:33

15d ago1:17:33

1:17:33

Sam is sick this week so we didn't record a new Party Girls episode for the free feed. But here is an episode of Moms Of Flavortown that Jamie went on to discuss everyone's favorite kitchen yelling show! Hope you like it. Original description: Debbie (@waynesbasement) and Rachel (@rachelscbloor) are rolling out with special guest Jamie Peck (@jamie…

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The Techno-Optimist Manifesto w/ Kate Willett (PREVIEW) 2:07

19d ago2:07

2:07

Our Silicon Valley overlords are not content with merely ruling the world; they want us to think they are doing it for the greater good. In this patrons-only bonus, Kate Willett and the Party Girls crew read and break down Silicon Valley capitalist Marc Andreessen's "Techno-Optimist Manifesto," which presents old school reactionary elitism in a stu…

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UNLOCKED: Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire w/ Adam Greenfield (part 2) 38:12

22d ago38:12

38:12

Jamie and Sam are joined by author and academic Adam Greenfield to discuss his new book Lifehouse: Taking Care Of Ourselves in a World On Fire, out now on Verso. In it, Greenfield makes a well-supported case that world governments will not be able to get a handle on climate change in time to stave off widespread catastrophe. He then examines past m…

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Billionaire Basement Boys Club: The Tech Fascists Who Created JD Vance w/ Kate Willett 1:19:43

24d ago1:19:43

1:19:43

Comedian and podcaster Kate Willett joins us for a wide-ranging discussion of the San Francisco tech milieu that anointed JD Vance as Donald Trump's VP pick. Unlike the old school robber barons, the tech capitalists of today want more than money; they want to be gods. Via labor arbitrage, political meddling, and even seemingly innocuous ideas like …

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Party Girls Riot Tracker: Bangladesh's Student Uprising (PREVIEW) 1:49

29d ago1:49

1:49

In the first ever edition of Party Girls Riot Tracker, Jamie and Sam discuss the student uprising in Bangladesh. Fed up over their limited prospects and the ruling party's corrupt quota system for government jobs, the students of Bangladesh recently took to the streets to demand better for themselves. To say that things escalated from there would b…

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Joe Biden Cumming on Benjamin Netanayhu 1:07:36

30d ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Jamie and Sam are reunited to discuss pressing news of the day, including: Jamie's gross health problems (can you help?) More cool NVDAs involving bugs. Kamala summer: did we Morb this into existence? Stephen Colbert makes us sicker than we were before. Killer whales are back. Joe Biden cums all over Netanyahu. And more! Sign up as a supporter at P…

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BONUS: What The Heck Is A Lifehouse, Actually? (PREVIEW) 7:40

19d ago7:40

7:40

In part 2 of our interview with author Adam Greenfield, we dig into what he means by the term "lifehouse," and what steps you can take to set one up in your city or town. Buy the book: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2536-lifehouse Sign up as a supporter at Patreon.com/partygirls to get access to our Discord, a shout out on the pod, and access …

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Kamala's Mom Has Got It Going On w/ Niral Shah 1:14:11

22d ago1:14:11

1:14:11

Jamie is joined by her friend Niral Shah (IRL, on Fire Island) to talk about the Trump assassination attempt, "political violence," JD Vance, Kamala's mom, and more. Note: This episode was recorded before Biden announced he was dropping out of the race. Sign up as a supporter at Patreon.com/partygirls to get access to our Discord, a shout out on th…

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Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire w/ Adam Greenfield (part 1) 1:02:06

1M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Jamie and Sam are joined by author and academic Adam Greenfield to discuss his new book Lifehouse: Taking Care Of Ourselves in a World On Fire, out now on Verso. In it, Greenfield makes a well-supported case that world governments will not be able to get a handle on climate change in time to stave off widespread catastrophe. He then examines past m…

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Tits And Assange 1:26:03

2M ago1:26:03

1:26:03

Julian Assange is free!!! The Georgia AG's office screws up its own RICO case. DSA's first action against Cop City NYC. Jacobin gets it right for once. Preview coverage of the first presidential debate protest. Zionists hold stolen land sale at synagogue. All this, plus the PG crew gets out in front of their CIA kompromat by saying what kind of por…

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BONUS: Jamie Sucks And Fucks Her Way Through Europe (PREVIEW) 1:48

2M ago1:48

1:48

In our first ever patrons-only BONUS EP, Jamie recaps her trip to Spain and Portugal. Sign up as a supporter at Patreon.com/partygirls to get this bonus episode and all future paywalled content, plus access to our Discord and a shout out on the pod. Follow us on Instagram: @party.girls.pod Leave us a nice review on Apple podcasts if you feel so inc…

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We Are So Back 54:06

2M ago54:06

54:06

Jamie is finally back from her travels and ready to fuck shit up. Jacobin's Chomsky death oopsie. Repression in the Bay Area. Cop City NYC?! Not if we have anything to say about it. Sign up as a supporter at Patreon.com/partygirls to get access to our Discord, a shout out on the pod, and access to our very first BONUS episode. Follow us on Instagra…

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Anarchist Dragons: When the Sex Dungeon is a Den of Inequity (sic) 56:38

3M ago56:38

56:38

Can you have an anarchist community if there's a landlord in it?? Can we suck and fuck our a way to a better world??? Sign up as a supporter at Patreon.com/partygirls to get access to our Discord and a shout out on the pod. Follow us on Instagram: @party.girls.pod Leave us a nice review on Apple podcasts if you feel so inclined :)…

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Cessação da Cidade Policial (Jamie's Defend The Forest Talk In Lisbon) 1:10:04

3M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

Jamie (também conhecido como Pecker Grande) informa a boa gente de Lisboa sobre parar a cidade policial. Sign up as a supporter at Patreon.com/partygirls to get access to our Discord and a shout out on the pod. Follow us on Instagram: @party.girls.pod Leave us a nice review on Apple podcasts if you feel so inclined :)…

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Party Boys 1:19:40

3M ago1:19:40

1:19:40

Jamie says heyyyy from Barcelona. The boys talk about girls. Andrew spends some time getting to know Sam a bit better and they tear their hearts wide open and lay everything on the table and ask at the end if you hate them now. Jamie will be back soon, don't worry. Sign up as a supporter at Patreon.com/partygirls to get access to our Discord and a …

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We Are Now A Dating Advice Podcast 1:18:08

3M ago1:18:08

1:18:08

Jamie and Sam are reunited after too much time apart. A recap of some Nakba Day actions in NYC. Jerry Seinfeld and Bumble alienate Gen Z. Portal to Dublin shut down due to titties. We make the pivot to a more lucrative type of content. Read about the Israeli businessman who got his locks glued shut in Bushwick's dystopian plan for a post-genocide G…

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UCLA vs The Fash w/ Jake Flores 1:36:35

3M ago1:36:35

1:36:35

Friend of the show Jake Flores (@feraljokes) joins us with an eyewitness report on the clusterfuck of anti-war protesters, fascist counter-protesters, and cops that erupted at UCLA recently. Also: how the Kendrick-Drake beef maps onto the DSA-ultraleft topography, Comrade Macklemore, and a drop of cum discourse. Check out Jake's podcasts Pod Damn A…

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#EscalateForGaza, 'Professional Agitators,' & The Necessity of Going Hard 1:23:38

4M ago1:23:38

1:23:38

The PG crew recaps what's happened this past week as student occupations have spread, intensified and...are they beginning to generalize?? From our mouths to God's ears. Special focus on NYC and Chicago, because that's where we live (please don't stalk us unless you are hot and in a band). Media narratives. Tactical evolutions. Why is the state cra…

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Don't Ask Permission: On Campus Occupations Past, Present & Future 1:17:08

4M ago1:17:08

1:17:08

The Party Girls crew is joined by "C," a student organizer from Columbia University, to talk about the protest encampment that touched off a wave of activity across the country as students and non-students alike organize against genocide in Gaza. Then: a brief history of the 1968 student occupation of Columbia and the 2008 occupation of the New Sch…

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Cultural Marxism: Civil War (2024) 1:09:25

4M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

The Party Girls take on Alex Garland's big budget action film with a message(?), Civil War (2024). Was this movie liberal garbage, or do we just not understand art? What would an actual second civil war in the US look like? How are we, the left-wing partisans, going to die? Why is Jesse Plemons so good at playing fascists? The Return of John Brown:…

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Wear The Big Drawls Pt II 30:29

5M ago30:29

30:29

Remixxxxxxxxxx Prepare Your Minds.....By Velvet Vibez Podcast

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80 - Competition Best Practices: Bhangra at the Alamo 1:10:52

5M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

Sup y’all, on this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we are talking to Ampal Kaur and Deshmesh Singh about their experience running the award winning competition Bhangra at the Alamo and hopefully you can learn from some of their best practices. --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier. If you liked this podcast be sur…

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The Bath of Totality 54:03

5M ago54:03

54:03

Jamie and Sam talk about their respective experiences traveling to see the eclipse and offer up some ideas about how to build the commune. This is a space podcast now. Sign up as a supporter at Patreon.com/partygirls to get access to our Discord and a shout out on the pod. Follow us on Instagram: @party.girls.pod Leave us a nice review on Apple pod…

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History Repeats Itself: The New Red Scare and the Next Eclipse 1:11:56

5M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

In this episode, Jamie and Sam talk about John 'Jack' Mazurek's March 29 bond hearing, in which he was granted a $75,000 bond and assigned to house arrest, a victory for the Stop Cop City movement. During that hearing, the prosecution spoke extensively about the Zapatistas and the "autonomous zone" in Chiapas, Mexico, as well as the Invisible Commi…

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Ending Our Addiction To Losing: A Panel 1:23:32

5M ago1:23:32

1:23:32

The Nationwide Summit to Stop Cop City in Tucson, AZ last month featured a panel called "Ending Our Addiction To Losing" in which three POC organizers reflected on how so-called "identity politics" mediate radical movements. How do we, as revolutionaries, deal with the ways race shapes our current reality without losing sight of the world we want t…

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Party Girls Zine Club #1: Inhabit: Instructions for Autonomy 1:37:19

5M ago1:37:19

1:37:19

For the first ever edition of Party Girls Zine Club, Sam and Jamie discuss Inhabit: Instructions for Autonomy, a 2018 broadside (or little orange book, if you will) from Inhabit, which is not a mere media project, but "a collectively and anonymously written strategy emerging from a network of autonomous projects across North America." What do we ma…

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Panels & Lockdowns & Black Bloc, Oh My! : A Summit Recap 1:00:24

6M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Jamie and Sam are back from the Nationwide Summit To Stop Cop City that took place in Tucson, Arizona February 23-26. From an ill-timed rave to a meeting with legendary anarchist Ben Morea, this episode will make it clear why the party girls are so tired, but also so pleased. Correction: Sam attributed the "psychedelics are telephones" quote to Tim…

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Wear The Big Drawls Part 1..... 32:40

6M ago32:40

32:40

The Posse Sat Down With The Infamous Stacy And The Infamous Don For A Wild Part 1 To An Interesting Situation.....By Velvet Vibez Podcast

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79 - Buckeye Mela 2024 Judges Panel 55:49

6M ago55:49

55:49

Sup y'all. On this episode of The Bhangra Podcast, we speak with the judges of Buckeye Mela 2024. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Introductions 03:16 Discussion on Alamo Incident 09:54 Review of Rubric Changes 11:51 Changing the Dancing Time Limit 17:00 Placings Discussion: Alamo vs FCB 24:39 Impact of Deductions on Placings 34:00 Discussion on P…

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78 - What Happened at Mela? A Conversation with the Co-Directors 14:05

6M ago14:05

14:05

A lot of tamasha has been said surrounding Alamo City Bhangra. The Buckeye Mela directors came on the pod to address what actually happened and dispel some of the crazier things that were said. 00:00 Introduction 01:22 Explanation of the Events Leading to the Incident 03:02 The Incident and its Aftermath 06:21 Allegations of Threatening Behavior 08…

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Raids In Atlanta: Repression & Counter-Repression 1:12:21

6M ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Jamie and Sam respond to the raids on Atlanta activists' homes that began this past Thursday and continued on Saturday. Why is this escalation in state repression so concerning and what can organizers do to fight back? They also respond in brief to finger-wagging coverage of Stop Cop City by a reactionary 'post-left' magazine whose politics have no…

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Party Girls #2: Brooklyn's Next Top Socialist Dogma Prattler 1:12:57

7M ago1:12:57

1:12:57

Jamie and Sam are back with a fresh ep of Party Girls! A dating story with an abolitionist message. Jamie recaps Woke Mob #2 and addresses the hater who reviewed it. Bernie 2016 nostalgia. Chicago City Council's ceasefire resolution. All this, plus info on the upcoming Stop Cop City Summit in Tuscon, Arizona! Woke Mob YouTube page (New sketch is up…

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Party Girls Podcast Pilot w/ Jamie & Sam 1:20:02

7M ago1:20:02

1:20:02

Jamie is starting a new podcast with Sam, her work husband from Block Cop City! In this, the very first episode, the two talk Block Cop City, political repression, black bloc history, and dating. Subscribe for free at patreon.com/partygirls to make sure you get all the hot gossip! Come to CRIME WAVE in LA on January 25 to see THE WOKE MOB (Jamie an…

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Gajjdi Gossip Episode 3 with Umer Qureshi 1:12:54

8M ago1:12:54

1:12:54

Sup y'all, I was on the Gajjdi Gossip Podcast a little bit ago so I decided to cross-post it onto our feed. Make sure to subscribe to their YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@GajjdiGossip --------------- Support us on Patreon to get all episodes a week earlier. If you liked this podcast be sure to rate and review on Apple Podcasts and share …

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Wan TV1 EP10 #Katt #Williams #Dark #Matter #Comedy #Special #Funny #StandUp #News #Comedy #Comedian #Comic #Tour 59:16

8M ago59:16

59:16

Welcome, Thank You So Much For SUBSCRIBING To Da #WORLD Of #WAN Yes WAN ALI This is Where YOU Can See and Hear The Lifestyle of CHICAGO #Artist, #Chef #DJ #Stylist, #Fashion #Designer to the STARS and Host of The New Show Podcast Show #WanTV1. LISTEN ow HERES Episode 9 Playing, The Top Talk Topic This WEEK on WanTV1 EP9 is DjAkadem #Diddy #Cassie N…

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76 - 1st International Bhangra Awards 13:19

9M ago13:19

13:19

Patreon https://patreon.com/thebhangrapod Subscribe to The Bhangra Podcast https://link.thebhangrapodcast.com/subscribe Discord https://link.thebhangrapodcast.com/discord Link to Entire Bhangra Directory - https://airtable.com/appHjJjQzrJ6FZyOW/shrReBUNI4pQgx0Vr Link to Competition Submission Form - https://airtable.com/appHjJjQzrJ6FZyOW/shrqQ6bWih…

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Wan TV1 EP9 Dj Akademiks #Diddy #Cassie News #Lawsuit #Settlement #Lawsuit #Sex #Drugs #Parties ? 2:11:08

9M ago2:11:08

2:11:08

Welcome, Thank You So Much For SUBSCRIBING To Da #WORLD Of #WAN Yes WAN ALI This is Where YOU Can See and Hear The Lifestyle of CHICAGO #Artist, #Chef #DJ #Stylist, #Fashion #Designer to the STARS and Host of The New Show Podcast Show #WanTV1. LISTEN ow HERES Episode 9 Playing, The Top Talk Topic This WEEK on WanTV1 EP9 is DjAkadem #Diddy #Cassie N…

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SHOCKING Buffalo Bills FIRE Offensive Coordinator After MONUMENTAL Loss to Broncos! Inside the Drama! 17:50

9M ago17:50

17:50

The Buffalo Bills' devastating loss to the Denver Broncos has sent shockwaves through the NFL world! With the clock ticking down, the Bills lost 24-22 in a nail-biting finish, marred by controversial calls and a costly penalty. But the fallout was even more dramatic! The next morning, the Bills made a stunning decision, firing offensive coordinator…

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Gridiron Grit (NFL Week 10) + Hoops Hype 46:03

9M ago46:03

46:03

We're breaking down the biggest moments from Week 10 of the NFL season and sharing our early impressions of the NBA. 🏈 NFL Week 10 Breakdown: We kick-off with an in-depth analysis of the key matchups in Week 10 of the NFL. From unexpected upsets to standout performances. 🏀 Early NBA Season Reactions: As the NBA season starts heating up, we share ou…

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Sunday Punch: The Ghosting of Gabe Davis & The Bite of Olivia Rodrigo’s 'Vampire 13:13

10M ago13:13

13:13

In this fiery episode of Sunday Punch, we're unpacking a fantasy football nightmare—Gabe Davis's baffling no-show on the stat sheet despite the high-octane Bills game. Join us as we vent our frustrations, analyze what went wrong, and discuss the implications for fantasy teams everywhere. But it's not all doom and gloom! We're also sinking our teeth…

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Wan TV1 EP8 #Palestine #Jeruslim #WAR #Islam #Muslim #Hamas #Jew P1 57:52

10M ago57:52

57:52

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Wan TV1 EP7 #Colorado #Buffaloes #Football #Sports #Race #CharlestonWhite #News 2:33:30

11M ago2:33:30

2:33:30

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0-2 in the NFL: Hit the Panic Button or Chillax? 26:51

11M ago26:51

26:51

In this week's episode of The Sunday Punch Podcast, we dive headfirst into the NFL's Week 2 action, dissecting the fate of teams that have started the season with an 0-2 record. Are they in dire straits, or is there still hope on the horizon? Join us as we break down the performances, strategies, and challenges of the teams teetering on the edge of…

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Fantasy Football Fumbles: The Last Place Story 1:24:49

12M ago1:24:49

1:24:49

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Sunday Punch, your go-to podcast for all things sports and fantasy football! In this week's episode, we're diving deep into the world of fantasy football redemption as we sit down with the guy who finished dead last in our league. Fantasy football is a rollercoaster of emotions, and every season, there's …

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Lost Futures: "Preserving Worlds" w/ Derek Murphy & Mitchell Zemil 1:36:40

12M ago1:36:40

1:36:40

In this very special episode of our series on science fiction and futurism, Jorge and Aaron are joined by Derek Murphy and Mitchell Zemil, the creators of "Preserving Worlds" on Means TV. "Preserving Worlds" is a documentary travelogue through aging and beloved virtual worlds. Using narration, interviews, and an impeccable, nostalgic vibe featuring…

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Lost Futures Crossover! "Bloodchild" by Octavia Butler w/ The Socialist Shelf 1:46:53

12M ago1:46:53

1:46:53

Earlier this week, Aaron sat down with Jacob and Joss, the hosts of The Socialist Shelf — a podcast about good fiction and changing the world — to discuss three stories from Octavia Butler's short story collection, "Bloodchild" ("Bloodchild," "Amnesty," and "Book of Martha"). How does one sanitize literally being eaten alive? What would you do with…

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