Best Pop Culture Philosophers Podcasts (2024)

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Full Nerd 1:39:43

13h ago1:39:43

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From orcs to the Lisan-al-Ghaib to the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump. We cover it all! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingsplaining.substack.com/subscribeBy The Philosopher King, Stwrong1, and Dusty Peterson

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Mandelbaum! Mandelbaum! Mandelbaum! 1:21:07

13h ago1:21:07

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How did Kamala Harris not get destroyed in that debate? How? Is it cause Trump is old? Is it because she was being helped? Is it both? This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingsplaining.substack.com/subscribeBy The Philosopher King and Stwrong1

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Blind Spots 1:56:35

3d ago1:56:35

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The average voter has huge blind spots as do we all, but some strive to reduce them as much as possible. Others do not. The latter are a problem because they don’t even consider that they might have them. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingsplaining.substack.com/…

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Diving into Prometheus and Alien Lore with High n' Dry 1:09:22

3d ago1:09:22

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Send us a text What if your presence could change the fate of the "Prometheus" crew? In this electrifying episode of the High and Dry Podcast, we beat the San Diego heat with some boogie boarding and nostalgic chats about the animated classic "Home Movies," brought to life by Brendon Small and H. Jon Benjamin. We also zero in on how humor ages, spo…

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Its "Huckleberry": High n' Dry Takes on Tombstone 1:11:59

14d ago1:11:59

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Send us a text Ever found yourself cheering for a hero who’s not so heroic? We kick off this episode of the "High and Dry Podcast" with a toast to confusion and camaraderie, reminiscing about "Greg the Bunny" and how humor has aged over time. Amid the sweltering heatwave stories, we raise our glasses (and joints) to the timeless Western, "Tombstone…

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Joy and Cringe 1:35:02

25d ago1:35:02

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Why does this whole Joy message feel so evil, you ask? Because it’s a forced, empty facsimile of the real thing. They are cramming her and this message down our throats and the godless are resisting their gag reflex. Kingsplaining is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscrib…

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Boiler Room | (25-AUG-24) 1:51:02

18d ago1:51:02

1:51:02

Alternate Current Radio Present: BOILER ROOM - Learn to protect yourself from predatory mass media Artificial Intelligence is getting harder and harder to recognize as it gets better at generating videos, the Social Rejects Club looks at some of the latest in A.I. generated video. Trumps ear... we need to talk about that ear which looks completely …

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Vote No on 4 2:06:29

28d ago2:06:29

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Women have been sold a bill of goods in America. Doggies and degrees are all you need and abortion is not murder. It’s destroying our culture and Florida doesn’t want it anymore. Kingsplaining is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you’d…

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Ryan's Renegades: A Deep Dive Into 'Starship Troopers' 1:25:29

30d ago1:25:29

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Send us a text What if you found yourself enlisted in a fascist military regime, all while under the influence of Acapulco Gold? Buckle up for a wild ride as we kick off the High and Dry Podcast with a hilarious and unfiltered breakdown of the cult classic "Starship Troopers." With our good friend Luke, an IT wizard and skunk ape enthusiast, we emb…

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Narcissistic Projection 2:13:15

1M ago2:13:15

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The left projects everything that they are on their opponents. But they lack the self awareness to see how ridiculous they sound. Because they are narcissists. Of course, not all of them. Just the ones who can’t shut up because they are convinced that they could never be wrong. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subs…

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The Forum with Michael Goldberg on Jukebox 1:04:37

1M ago1:04:37

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In this special summer Forum, meet Addicted To Noise founder and former Rolling Stone senior writer Michael Goldberg and get a firsthand account of the first-ever collection of his photographs in the new book JUKEBOX: 1967-2023 Photographs.

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Should we F* the Couch?: A Deep Dive into "It Follows" on High n' Dry Podcast 1:01:25

1M ago1:01:25

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Send us a text Ever wonder what happens when bullies get what's coming to them? On this episode of the High n' Dry Podcast, we reminisce about the wild reality show "Bully Beatdown" before diving headfirst into the eerie world of "It Follows." With potent Acapulco Gold in hand and a 60s-inspired vodka martini at our side, we dissect the film's uniq…

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Put down the Hopium. 1:42

1M ago1:42

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What has changed? And who is going to pay for the stupidity of 2020? Be honest with yourselves and Trump. The Stwrong1 has spoken… Kneel. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingsplaining.substack.com/subscribeBy Stwrong1

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The Opening Rituals 2:22:06

2M ago2:22:06

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Don’t believe your lying eyes. What was obviously a mockery of the Last Supper was no such thing. Are you even a christian? Why are you upset about a depiction of the bacchanalia? So what if there was a little girl there? Jesus was about inclusion? Why aren’t you? Kingsplaining is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our…

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After the Convention 1:46:21

2M ago1:46:21

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Everybody seems sure that Trump’s got it in the bag after they tried to take his life, but is that really the case? Does he suddenly have a bunch of new voters? Are our election systems properly shored up? Has anything actually changed? Kingsplaining is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a f…

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From Dysfunction to Dystopia: Exploring 'The Fifth Element' and Pop Culture 1:11:16

2M ago1:11:16

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Send us a text Ever wondered how a movie can transform our perception of pop culture? We kick things off with a hilarious recount of our rocky relationship with the Titus show, and seamlessly transition into a heartfelt appreciation for "The Fifth Element." Our personal stories, steeped in the chaos of dysfunctional families, offer a unique, candid…

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After the Shooting 2:11:53

2M ago2:11:53

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It’s all that anyone can talk about and for good reason. A former president and presidential candidate was nearly killed while the secret service and local police watched. It’s madness, but we must not be swept up in it. We must, as always, be steadfast in our principles. We must be Immovable Objects. Kingsplaining is a reader-supported publication…

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After the Debate 1:34:34

2M ago1:34:34

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This was recorded before the the attempt on Trump’s life. We will be recording an episode on that today, July 16th. In the meantime, please enjoy as we discuss the obvious lies and the complete fantasies surrounding Biden’s debate performance and the Demoncrat fear-mongering over this Agenda 2025 narrative. Kingsplaining is a reader-supported publi…

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Big Trouble in Little High n' Dry: Episode #79 (Feat. Reece Merritt) 1:09:25

2M ago1:09:25

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Send us a text Ever wondered what happens when you mix John Wayne swagger with martial arts mayhem? Join us as we bring a nostalgic and slightly tipsy twist to John Carpenter’s cult classic "Big Trouble in Little China." Hosts Ryan Baron North and James Crosslin, along with our guest Reece Merritt, kick things off with a hilarious nod to the game s…

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Selection Woes 1:52:14

3M ago1:52:14

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The debate was horrible. Biden was what we knew he would be. This episode was recorded before the debate and as you will hear, there was nothing surprising. Kingsplaining is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this …

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White "Pride" House & Red Heifer Theology 1:43:50

3M ago1:43:50

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The cast of queer eye goes to the white house and hilarious hijinks ensue. Also we talk in more detail about this whole red heifer business along with many other topics. Kingsplaining is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you’d like to …

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The Good ol' Days 1:49:12

3M ago1:49:12

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Remember when we didn’t even notice inflation? Remember when our fellow Americans weren’t insane? Remember when Star Wars was cool and not fake and gay? Remember when our leaders weren’t aged husks that aren’t aware of what’s going on around them? Pepperidge Farms remembers. Kingsplaining is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and …

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Better Late Than Never? 2:01:50

3M ago2:01:50

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The Arizona state legislature revealed that 74k mail in ballots had no tie to a registered voter. Duh! and who cares? Meanwhile, Parisians are preparing to protest the Olympics in the worst and best way possible. Also, WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark is getting tons of attention. Both good and bad. Kingsplaining is a reader-supported publication. To r…

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The Forum with Scott D. Sampson, Ph.D. - June 9, 2024 1:01:39

3M ago1:01:39

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In all the many conversations about climate change, sometimes the story of what nature’s value is to us can get a bit lost. We have a lot to learn from the kinds of traditions that see nature as relatives, not resources; as communities, not commodities. We need a narrative that places us back within the natural world as actors in this multi-million…

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Are Libertarians Fake and Gay? 1:30:26

4M ago1:30:26

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Despite the best efforts of the Mises Caucus, the Libertarian Party is again a joke when it comes to the candidate for president. Kingsplaining is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or g…

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No Diddy 1:50:21

4M ago1:50:21

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Sorry for the extra long delay on this one. Had some technical and scheduling difficulties. The fall of Diddy was real quick. They already have a documentary about it. Was he the first of many or just a sacrifice to protect the rest? Kingsplaining is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free…

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The Forum with Michele Benedetto Neitz 1:00:19

4M ago1:00:19

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The internet of today is a far cry from its early promise of a decentralized, democratic network of innovation, connection, and freedom. In the past decade, it has fallen under the control of a small group of powerful companies. But the dream of an open network for fostering creativity and entrepreneurship doesn’t have to die. And it just might be …

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Generational Ghoulism 3:45:21

4M ago3:45:21

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Alternate Current Radio Presents: BOILER ROOM - Learn to protect yourself from predatory mass media Donald Trump's conviction in the NY Court case, Biden admin greenlights attacks out of Ukraine inside Russian borders and strikes in Yemen while social media is more concerned about Trump. Infowars host Alex Jones claims his studio is being raided, N…

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Tactics for Defeating The Invisible Man: Episode #78 1:01:18

4M ago1:01:18

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Send us a text Embark on a revealing exploration of "The Invisible Man" as Ryan Baron North and James Crosslin take you through the film's chilling portrayal of domestic violence and its cultural reverberations. Our latest episode promises a blend of humor and grave reflection, delivering insights into the nuances of abuse and the responsibility of…

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Outsourcing Humanity 2:32:38

4M ago2:32:38

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Alternate Current Radio Presents: BOILER ROOM - Learn to protect yourself from predatory mass media Tornadoes rip through ACR's home base in Central Texas, the coming A.I. paradigm shift, Rage Retreats for liberal women... and much more on this episode with Hesher, Spore, Jay Dyer, Jamie Hanshaw, Bazed-Lit Analyzer, Corey Drayton, Ruckus and Grunt…

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The Forum with Malcolm Harris  1:01:11

4M ago1:01:11

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The history of Silicon Valley, from railroads to microchips, is an “extraordinary” story of disruption and destruction, told for the first time in this comprehensive, jaw-dropping narrative (Greg Grandin, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The End of the Myth). Palo Alto’s weather is temperate, its people are educated and enterprising, its corporatio…

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Mass Media BumGuns 3:07:11

4M ago3:07:11

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National Divorce and Other Fights. 1:21:29

4M ago1:21:29

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There are fights on every front and each passing day we understand more and more that there is no more common ground. The unifying values of America no longer unite us because a significant portion of the country no longer holds to them. Why should we remain tied to people and states that hate us and everything we stand for? Kingsplaining is a read…

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Dorm Room Philosophy with "John Dies at the End": Episode #77 51:55

4M ago51:55

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Send us a text "John Dies at the End," is a film that dances on the edge of genres and reality. Join us as we unpack its complexities, its comparison to David Wong's literary wit, and our enduring bromance that's withstood the test of time and questionable facial hair. Navigating the labyrinth of book-to-film translations can be as perplexing as th…

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The 6 Worm Handicap | (09-MAY-24) 1:46:22

4M ago1:46:22

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Alternate Current Radio Presents: Boiler Room - Learn to protect yourself from predatory mass media. Hesher, Infidel Pharaoh, Mark Anderson and Ruckus form up the Social Rejects Club round table meeting for May 9th, 2024 as they cover everything from RFK Jr's brainworm, to the WHO Pandemic Treaty, Offgassing Furniture, Israel/Palestine and MUCH MOR…

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Disney Is A Speech Company 2:03:03

5M ago2:03:03

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Is there hope for the entertainment industry? Can we ever get back to the way things were or should we expect the industry to kill itself? I think the latter is the most probable, but there are still some bright spots. Kingsplaining is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscr…

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The Forum with Sarah Ogilvie  59:48

5M ago59:48

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The Oxford English Dictionary is one of mankind’s greatest achievements, and yet, curiously, its creators are almost never considered. Who were the people behind this unprecedented book? As Dr. Sarah Ogilvie reveals, they include three murderers, a collector of pornography, the daughter of Karl Marx, a president of Yale, a radical suffragette, a vi…

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Life is a Space Opera, So Simp for Jessica (Dune II): Episode #76 1:24:29

5M ago1:24:29

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Send us a text Prepare your palate for a sensory symphony, as we blend the rich notes of "Dune 2" analysis with the bold flavors of a whiskey tasting in this latest podcast episode. James Crossland joins me to dissect the latest cinematic adaptation, where Timothy Chalamet's performance and the film's world-building captivate as much as the whiskey…

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The Forum at Grace Cathedral with Tonya M. Foster  57:25

5M ago57:25

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Prayer is a convergence of absence and will. A poem is a kind of prayer. — Dr. Tonya M. Foster Dr. Tonya M. Foster is a poet, essayist, editor, and Black feminist scholar. Her writing and research focus on poetry, poetics, ideas of place and emplacement, and on intersections between the visual and the written. She uses all types of words in her poe…

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