Best Egoiste Podcasts (2024)

We continue our playthrough of Disco Elysium and existentially grapple with the game’s (now deprecated) dirtbag left voiceover era. http://patreon.com/swampsidechats http://swampside.chatBy Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#159 - Critique of the Gotha Program (Part 4) 1:26:18

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We continue our reading and analysis of the new translation of Critique of the Gotha Program with special guest Constance.By Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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The Martinaise Excursion 1: Egoist Necktie 1:13:04

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Swampside Chats rings in the new year with a visit to the fantastic land of Martinaise where we wake up disoriented in a hotel room and completely forget who we are. http://patreon.com/swampsidechatsBy Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#158 - Close Reading: Critique of the Gotha Program (Part 3) 1:14:53

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We continue our reading and analysis of the new translation of Critique of the Gotha Program with special guest Constance.By Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#157 - Close Reading: Critique of the Gotha Program (Part 2) 1:17:50

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We continue our reading and analysis of the new translation of Critique of the Gotha Program with special guest Constance.By Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#156 - Close Reading: Critique of the Gotha Program (Part 1) 1:25:19

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We begin our close examination of the Critique of the Gotha Program with Constance.By Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#155 - Close Reading: Critique of the Gotha Program (Prologue) 1:20:47

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We are bringing back the Close Reading series. This time we are joined by Constance to tackle a much larger text: Critique of the Gotha Program. We are working off of the new edition published by Spectre. This episode we review the Gotha Program itself and the 1875 letter from Marx to Bracke concerning the "marginal notes" he sent for private circu…

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6. GIVING TOO MUCH IS AN ADDICTION 9:19

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It's easier to find validation by helping the other person, as we get an instant reaction from them than from ourselves. Also, the love we feel for others is always "stronger" than the one we can have for ourselves, so pouring in their glass seems easy You're never wrong....you just have a different perspective…

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5. You're NOT self-made 12:14

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An independent version of you, and your ambitions was still dependant on your circumstances to realise what you want as an adult, and what makes you happy! Here's my take on acknowledging those factors to humble you You're never wrong....you just have a different perspectiveBy Sonia

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4. Your makeup vs What makes you! 4:04

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Stop worrying about how you want to look at the event and start thinking about how you should show up to the event! Your personality will always shine brighter than your makeup and it's time you focus on that to make yourself feel better You're never wrong....you just have a different perspectiveBy Sonia

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#154 - The Logic of Political Survival (Part 2) 1:39:40

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We conclude our discussion of "The Logic of Political Survival" and touch a little bit on current events along the way.By Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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3. Am I expecting too much or too little? - How to manage expectations 7:50

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Expectations are a reflection of you AND of the people you are dealing with. Hope this video helps you understand how to manage your own expectations and people's reactions to them. Let's explore a part of the real you through what you expect! You're never wrong....you just have a different perspective…

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2. Self-love: Is it okay to put yourself first? When is it acceptable or egoistical? 5:56

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You can love yourself without hurting someone else. Self-love is all about completing yourself, WITHOUT breaking someone else. I have tried to condense this VITAL topic in 4 minutes. Let me know what you think! You're never wrong....you just have a different perspectiveBy Sonia

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1. I made wrong choices - How to process & react when you something you didn't want/mean to do 2:49

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Our first reaction when we make a wrong decision is either cursing ourselves, or feeling guilty for being naive/stupid to go in the incorrect direction. We forget that sooner or later, we would have made those decisions regardless - as every decision we take reflects our belief. So reflect on your belief to make better decisions, not on the mistake…

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#153 - "The Logic of Political Survival" (Part 1) 54:03

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Ezri and Jake revisit the selectorate theory of politics and discuss the first half of "The Logic of Political Survival" by Bruce Bueno de Mesquita, Alastair Smith, Randolph M. Siverson, and James D. Morrow.By Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#152 - The Gulf War Did Not Take Place 1:45:58

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This episode we are joined again by C Derick Varn for another holiday episode on Jean Baudrillard. With the post-modern fog of war surrounding conflicts like the Ukraine and Syria in mind, we decided to revisit his collection of essays first published in 1991 "The Gulf War Did Not Take Place." And what we found there was maybe less than what we wer…

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#151 - The Joy of Sects VI: The IMT 1:39:49

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We are joined by Jamie, a former member of the Canadian section of the IMT (International Marxist Tendency), to discuss the organization and a recent scandal within it, Trotskyism in general, and a few articles by Alan Woods."Alan Woods’ new year’s message 2022: I saw it in the movies "https://www.marxist.com/alan-woods-new-year-s-message-2022-i-sa…

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#150 - "Error" and "Feeding the Infant" w/ Rob Lucas 2:18:27

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We're joined by Rob Lucas to discuss two of his essays: "Error" and "Feeding the Infant"https://endnotes.org.uk/articles/error.pdfAlso please consider supporting:https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/DNAISNTDESTINYBy Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#149 - In the Enemy Camp: Uncle Ted’s Bogus Journey w/ Arnold 1:35:36

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Accompanied by Arnold from Fight Like an Animal, we head once more Into the Enemy Camp, returning to the work of one Theodore John Kaczynski. This time we examine his guide for revolutionary action: Anti-Tech Revolution: Why and How.By Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#148 - Class Consciousness 1:09:24

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We sit down with special guest Viv, to tackle selections from History and Class Consciousness. In the episode, we struggle to get a handle on Lukacs and do justice to the complex (and problematic) theory and legacy of this figure.By Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#147 - The Shadow 1:13:59

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We return to the Enemy Camp with Tyler from New Zealand to discuss "The Shadow" by Lionel Terry.By Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#146 - "The Housing Question" (Part 2) 1:00:50

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We talk a little bit about Ukraine and then move on to finish our look at Fredrich Engels 1872 pamphlet "The Housing Question."https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1872/housing-question/By Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#145 - Antiwork 1:49:46

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This episode we sit down to discuss the recent antiwork internet phenomenon, its detachment from its more pointed ideological origins, and the growth of online spaces where people vent their frustrations with the nature of contemporary work. This discussion was spurred by a recent appearance by an r/antiwork moderator on Fox News, that lead to a vi…

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#144 - "The Housing Question" Part 1 1:14:09

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In light of recent developments in the housing market, we are starting another Close Reading series. This time, we are looking at "The Housing Question" by Frederick Engels.https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1872/housing-question/By Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#143 - Farewell to the Working Class 1:51:53

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We are joined by C Derick Varn for another listener request. This time we're tackling "Farewell to the Working Class" by André Gorz.By Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#142 - The Dictator's Handbook 1:12:13

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We go on yet another forced march, this time we learn the rules of the game from "The Dictator's Handbook," by Bruce Bueno De Mesquita and Alastair Smith.By Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#141 - News Roundup 1:16:29

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We are joined by guests Victoria and Gravesend for a News Roundup. Recorded in September, we reflected on the anniversary on 9/11, the Afghanistan pull out, and their implications for American Imperialism.By Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#140 - In the Enemy Camp - Gender Acceleration 58:21

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On a forced march, this time through the enemy camp, we are joined by Ro to look at Gender Acceleration: A Blackpaper by Nyx Land.By Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#139 - "The DisCO Manifesto and Elements" 1:22:09

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We sit down with guest Xur to learn about blockchain and discuss our latest patron request: two pamphlets by the Distributed Cooperative Organization "If I Only Had a Heart: a DisCO Manifesto" and "Groove is in the Heart: The DisCO Elements."By Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#138 - "The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe" 1:04:37

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We discuss another patron request, this time it's a two part essay by Robert Brenner, written as the Soviet Union was beginning to unravel: "The Soviet Union and Eastern Europe - The Roots of The Crisis."https://www.versobooks.com/blogs/2490-the-soviet-union-and-eastern-europe-the-roots-of-the-crisis…

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#137 - "Reinventing Organizations" 1:38:30

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On another forced march from a patron, we attempt to ascend up the mountain of history to tier teal, and review "Reinventing Organizations" by Frederic Laloux.By Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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Jeff Riggenbach reads “The Ego and His Own” by Max Stirner | 20 of 20 (10B) 17:55

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The Ego and His Own Podcast Cassette tape 10, side B, episode 20 of 20. Jeff Riggenbach (1947-2021) reads The Ego and His Own by Max Stirner (1806-1856). Translated by Steven T. Byington (1869-1957), edited and introduced by James J. Martin (1916-2004). Edition read is based on the 1963 Libertarian Book Club edition. We do […]…

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Jeff Riggenbach reads “The Ego and His Own” by Max Stirner | 19 of 20 (10A) 42:34

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The Ego and His Own Podcast Cassette tape 10, side A, episode 19 of 20. Jeff Riggenbach (1947-2021) reads The Ego and His Own by Max Stirner (1806-1856). Translated by Steven T. Byington (1869-1957), edited and introduced by James J. Martin (1916-2004). Edition read is based on the 1963 Libertarian Book Club edition. We do […]…

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#136 - "Right to the City" 1:21:05

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We are joined by Tiberius to discuss "Right to the City" from "Writings on Cities" by Henri Lefebvre.By Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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Jeff Riggenbach reads “The Ego and His Own” by Max Stirner | 18 of 20 (9B) 43:47

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The Ego and His Own Podcast Cassette tape 9, side B, episode 18 of 20. Jeff Riggenbach (1947-2021) reads The Ego and His Own by Max Stirner (1806-1856). Translated by Steven T. Byington (1869-1957), edited and introduced by James J. Martin (1916-2004). Edition read is based on the 1963 Libertarian Book Club edition. We do […]…

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Jeff Riggenbach reads “The Ego and His Own” by Max Stirner | 17 of 20 (9A) 44:03

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The Ego and His Own Podcast Cassette tape 9, side A, episode 17 of 20. Jeff Riggenbach (1947-2021) reads The Ego and His Own by Max Stirner (1806-1856). Translated by Steven T. Byington (1869-1957), edited and introduced by James J. Martin (1916-2004). Edition read is based on the 1963 Libertarian Book Club edition. We do […]…

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Jeff Riggenbach reads “The Ego and His Own” by Max Stirner | 16 of 20 (8B) 46:45

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The Ego and His Own Podcast Cassette tape 8, side B, episode 16 of 20. Jeff Riggenbach (1947-2021) reads The Ego and His Own by Max Stirner (1806-1856). Translated by Steven T. Byington (1869-1957), edited and introduced by James J. Martin (1916-2004). Edition read is based on the 1963 Libertarian Book Club edition. We do […]…

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Jeff Riggenbach reads “The Ego and His Own” by Max Stirner | 15 of 20 (8A) 43:57

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The Ego and His Own Podcast Cassette tape 8, side A, episode 15 of 20. Jeff Riggenbach (1947-2021) reads The Ego and His Own by Max Stirner (1806-1856). Translated by Steven T. Byington (1869-1957), edited and introduced by James J. Martin (1916-2004). Edition read is based on the 1963 Libertarian Book Club edition. We do […]…

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Jeff Riggenbach reads “The Ego and His Own” by Max Stirner | 14 of 20 (7B) 43:15

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The Ego and His Own Podcast Cassette tape 7, side B, episode 14 of 20. Jeff Riggenbach (1947-2021) reads The Ego and His Own by Max Stirner (1806-1856). Translated by Steven T. Byington (1869-1957), edited and introduced by James J. Martin (1916-2004). Edition read is based on the 1963 Libertarian Book Club edition. We do […]…

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Jeff Riggenbach reads “The Ego and His Own” by Max Stirner | 13 of 20 (7A) 44:04

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The Ego and His Own Podcast Cassette tape 7, side A, episode 13 of 20. Jeff Riggenbach (1947-2021) reads The Ego and His Own by Max Stirner (1806-1856). Translated by Steven T. Byington (1869-1957), edited and introduced by James J. Martin (1916-2004). Edition read is based on the 1963 Libertarian Book Club edition. We do […]…

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#135 - Fundamental Principles of Communist Production and Distribution (Part 3) 2:04:12

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We conclude our discussion with Tom O'Brien about "Fundamental Principles of Communist Production and Distribution" by the Group of International Communists.https://www.marxists.org/subject/left-wing/gik/1930/index.htmBy Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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Jeff Riggenbach reads “The Ego and His Own” by Max Stirner | 12 of 20 (6B) 42:44

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The Ego and His Own Podcast Cassette tape 6, side B, episode 12 of 20. Jeff Riggenbach (1947-2021) reads The Ego and His Own by Max Stirner (1806-1856). Translated by Steven T. Byington (1869-1957), edited and introduced by James J. Martin (1916-2004). Edition read is based on the 1963 Libertarian Book Club edition. We do […]…

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Jeff Riggenbach reads “The Ego and His Own” by Max Stirner | 11 of 20 (6A) 44:00

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The Ego and His Own Podcast Cassette tape 6, side A, episode 11 of 20. Jeff Riggenbach (1947-2021) reads The Ego and His Own by Max Stirner (1806-1856). Translated by Steven T. Byington (1869-1957), edited and introduced by James J. Martin (1916-2004). Edition read is based on the 1963 Libertarian Book Club edition. We do […]…

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#134 - Fundamental Principles of Communist Production and Distribution (Part 2) 1:32:09

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We continue our discussion with Tom O'Brien about "Fundamental Principles of Communist Production and Distribution" by the Group of International Communists.https://www.marxists.org/subject/left-wing/gik/1930/index.htmBy Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#133 - Fundamental Principles of Communist Production and Distribution (Part 1) 1:49:44

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We're joined by Tom O'Brien from 'From Alpha to Omega' to break down another Not One Step Back listener request: "Fundamental Principles of Communist Production and Distribution" by the Group of International Communists.https://www.marxists.org/subject/left-wing/gik/1930/index.htmBy Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#132 - "Really Existing Nationalisms" (Part 2) 2:02:42

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We conclude our conversation with listener Nick about Erica Benner's "Really Existing Nationalisms."https://www.versobooks.com/books/2672-really-existing-nationalismsBy Ezri xB & Jake Verso

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#131 - “Really Existing Nationalisms” (Part 1) w/ Nick 1:39:30

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Listener Nick joins us to tackle Erica Benner’s 1995 Marxian treatise on nationality and nationalist politics, “Really Existing Nationalisms: A Post-Communist View from Marx and Engels”.http://patreon.com/swampsidechatshttp://swampside.chathttp://emancipation.networkBy Ezri xB & Jake Verso