I’m currently listening to this year’s Rebellion Radio podcasts. These are a roundup of the Rebellion Punk festival in Blackpool. You can get them from here, along with prebious years going back to 2013.
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This thread hadn’t been active for a while, but I thought I’d add to the list with some new-to-me podcasts:
Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History
URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/RevisionistHistory
SYFY25: Origin Stories (Adam Savage interviews people who work in/with science fiction)
URL: http://rss.art19.com/syfy25
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Just learned of The Soft Machine (no Robert Wyatt, seniors)
A critical examination of modern subversive culture, art, literature and philosophy examining various artists, writers, philosophers, cultural figures and movements and their role in culture and history.
This six minute mini podcast may be a good introduction: Subversive Entertainment for Subversive People.
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Does the show cover how Gladwell is a huckster in the pocket of Conservative interests since his college days?
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Unsurprisingly, most of what I’m listening to these days is political. There’s some very good stuff out there at the moment, though:
https://itsgoingdown.org/podcast/
A very good anarchist podcast, covering all aspects of struggle. Antifa, anti-colonialism, GLBT rights, etc etc. An excellent source of nationwide activist news.
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/francis-horton/what-a-hell-of-a-way-to-die
A lefty podcast produced by US military veterans, with a focus on military issues. Very well done, useful insight into the American military caste.
https://www.redneckrevolt.org/podcast
The voice of the militant working class. Low-budget production values, but very worthwhile content. The real thing.
Has a tendency towards undergraduate brocialist humour, but their serious content is good and their hearts are in the right place. Aligned with the DSA.
https://www.politicallyreactive.com
A much milder tone than the others here, but no less radical underneath it. Hari and W. Kamau are an important bridge from the radicals to the moderates. Also good for outreach to imperfectly-woke white folks.
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Dammit, now I’m going to be on the list again for not always celebrating the Glorious Cause, including ensuring my media meets the highest purity standards.
My gratitude goes to you for pointing this out, Comrade.
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Or you could read the links and realize he’s a superficial popularizer who distorts research and takes credit for the work of others. Obviously, you can listen to whatever you want but Gladwell is pap.
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I couldn’t even get past the ads before I remembered how Gladwell never fails to disappoint… clicked past to my BBC downloads before I even got to the content of the show.
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Of course, my current Podcast list (after finishing S-Town) may not be everyone’s cup of tea:
Like a bookshelf, this list may display too much of my psyche.
Do you even realise what how condescending you’re being right now?
Also, have you noticed that not once have I actually defended Gladwell here?
BTW, I’ve already read that criticism of Gladwell, so maybe it isn’t as come-to-Jesus as you think. You’re being a condescending ass.
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Are you saying that I’m being condescending? I’m not clear.
If you know these criticisms, why do you listen to his pap? Are they factually incorrect or don’t capture his glory? I mean, standards and taste varies and you can drink Budweiser if you like it, but if he’s a complete shit and a bane on society and intelligent thought, what’s the appeal? Sell me on the wisdom of Gladwell.
Pretty sure this thread is “what are you listening to?” not “defend your listening against any and all comers.”
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Or “criticise the tastes of others”.
Perhaps everyone should find some sun and binge-watch a tree for a bit?
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I’d appreciate it if instead of accusing other people of being condescending or reading into what they are saying. If you can please explain how you are interpreting what the other person is saying and how it is making you feel, maybe we can move people out of defense mode and into a conversation.
Personally, I like to stay up with Gladwell because he’s always in the mix in the conversation, and I think it’s valuable to be aware of what he is talking about, even if you don’t agree with him.
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That’s an excellent answer to “why would someone listen to him knowing his questionable history and reputation.” Thanks.
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The podcast list has fairly high turnover these days, but this is what I’m currently obsessing with:
https://notyourcupofchai.libsyn.com/
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Been listening to the Atlanta Monster Podcast, about the Atlanta child murders in 1979-1980.
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Current recommended pods:
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Unauthorised Disclosures
Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola. Opinion and interview show, good for both domestic and foreign policy. -
Eyes Left
Anti-militarist podcast aimed at the military. Hosted by veterans Mike Prysner and Spenser Rapone (the infamous commie cadet). Very well done. -
Citations Needed
Very good media critique. More focused on broad themes than daily events; their back catalogue is worth listening to. -
We the People with Nina Turner
Nina with a mix of interviews and Berniecrat preaching. Short episodes. -
The Katie Halper Show
Quality interview show.
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As recommended at The Other Place, I’ve been listening to the Thunder Bay podcast. Chilling stuff. The atmospheric music is mixed a bit high, though.
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I was just about to mention this one.
There are several “find the killer” podcasts out there, but this one is different. It doesn’t feel voyeuristic, the way some do. It’s more about the culture / cultures, from the perspective of a first nations person who has lived in Thunder Bay.
Big recommendation from me.
Because I need to balance the heavy with fiction, I’m also listening to Levar Burton Reads. Ever since I was a little kid, I have loved being read to. And now, I can have Levar Burton read stories to me, which is a lovely thing. Actually, it’s a needed thing, because otherwise the world is so damn dark and depressing.
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