Shows
System FailureKicking the Tires on PlatnerThe lads begin this episode by commenting on Bernie Sanders' recent visit to their hometown, Portland, Maine, in support of Senate hopeful Graham Platner. Then, Brian shares his experience with a remote viewing app. Finally, the lads delve into ancient Egyptian history with a look at the Labyrinth at Hawara. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2025-09-081h 03
System FailureForbidden IdeasAfter a brief recap of Brian’s birthday party, the boys speculate about the sudden proliferation of internet ID laws popping up in concert all over the world. Next, they tackle some tough questions about the origins of antisemitism. Finally, the lads dive deeper into the connection between alchemy and banking. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2025-08-111h 10
System FailureFinancial DisasterThe lads recap Brian’s recent trip to Los Angeles, and briefly return to the shady subject of Jeffrey Epstein, before diving back into the eternal topic of debt. The boys roll clips from a recent Charlie Kirk appearance on Tucker Carlson on the subject of Gen Z being trapped in a "credit-centric renter economy”. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2025-07-281h 28
Wer glaubt, wird selig - Der Studio Omega-Religionspodcast187: Inklusion von Menschen mit Behinderung in den österreichischen MedienIn der Katholischen Medien Akademie gibt es immer wieder Workshops und Seminare zum Thema Barrierefreiheit. Für diese Episode unseres Podcasts wurden die Vorträge vom Workshop am 4. Juni mitgeschnitten. Franz-Joseph Huainigg, Beauftragter für Barrierefreiheit im ORF und Journalistin Marietta Trendl berichten über die Fortschritte in Sachen Barrierefreiheit im österreichischen Rundfunk. Nicole Schmied von „Nicole Schmied Casting“ und Parakletterin Jasmin Plank erzählen von der ORF-Castinginitiative „Mach dich sichtbar“. Marianne Hengl, Obfrau von RollOn Austria, schildert, wie sie mit Sendungen wie „Gipfel-Sieg“ und ihrer eigenen Lebensgeschichte zu mehr Sichtbarkeit für Menschen mit Behinderungen beiträgt. Und Christoph Feymann vom Kuratori...
2025-06-211h 21
System FailurePrivate Equity Apocalypse?After acknowledging that Brian is under the weather, Nate begins with David Graeber’s 2013 essay B******t Jobs. Then, the boys dive into a recent Breaking Points clip rife with prophecies of economic doom triggered by private equity. Finally, the lads share a recent Ian Carroll segment about a terrifying “Megacorp” that owns most of the global economy. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2025-06-021h 08
System FailureGod's Character ArcThe lads are sucked back into the Smith-Murray debate that is roiling the interenet this week after Brian reads an opinion piece on the matter. Then, on this Easter weekend, the boys grapple with a novel take on Christianity in which the character of God changes and evolves in The Bible instead of remaining static. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2025-04-211h 10
System FailureLibertarianism & SocialismBrian dives into the campaign finances of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. Then, Nate plays some interesting clips from an old debate about libertarianism vs socialism involving Professor Richard Wolff. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2025-02-1756 min
System FailureFinding JesusBrian shares his recent meditations on Christianity, and Nate does a deep dive on the history of USAID, the government agency recently decimated by Trump cronies. The boys then assess the significance of that with respect to the broader trajectory of the country. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2025-02-1059 min
System FailureLooking AheadIn this episode, Brian’s “Self-Improvement Corner” dives into the popular comedy show “Kill Tony” and its relevance to the modern scene. Then, Nate plays a clip from the “Part of the Problem” podcast. That launches a discussion about the broader trajectory of modern society that’s worthy of the first podcast of the new year. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2025-01-0646 min
System FailureSelf Improvement CornerIn this episode, the lads continue their discussion about the ongoing alien invasion in New Jersey. Then, Brian gives an update on his "Self Improvement Corner". Finally, Nate reads a fascinating Wall Street Journal article about long-term interest rates defying short-term rates. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2024-12-231h 04
System FailureLights in the SkyIn this episode, Brian shares his adventures in Prague. Then, the Captian vividly recounts twin cases of systemic failure at the State Fire Marshall’s office and in the healthcare system. Inevitably, this launches a discussion of the recent assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Finally, Nate compares the lights in the skies over New Jersey to Filippo Brunelleschi's discovery of perspective in 14th-century Florence. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2024-12-161h 16
System FailurePrague BeforeIn this episode, the lads are once again joined by Chris, the resident libertarian. Brian shares a major epiphany on his quest for personal development, and Chris shares his bitter disillusionment with the Democratic party over the recent pardon of Hunter Biden. Finally, Nate waxes poetic about the glorious history of the city of Prague. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2024-12-091h 03
System FailureSacrificing GoatsIn this episode, Brian provides an update on his personal renaissance with reference to the film Titanic. Next, the lads discuss a recent interview with Dr. Rick Spence on the fascinating subjects of secret societies and magic. Spence believes that we shouldn’t worry about whether magic is real…we should that so many people in power believe it’s real! Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2024-12-0251 min
System FailureA PortkeyIn this episode, Brian brings up the Tesseract—or 4D cube. This object acts as a “portkey,” launching them into a broader discussion of dimensionality and magical possibilities. Finally, the lads discuss class relations and discontent as they relate to this magical theme. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2024-11-2552 min
System FailureSigns of ProgressBrian responds to Sam Harris' highly amusing election postmortem in this episode. Then, Nate reads some signs of progress from the Wall Street Journal, of all place. And finally, the boys discuss another round of hair-raising UFO testimony on Capitol Hill. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2024-11-181h 00
System FailureAn Alchemical JourneyNathan starts this episode by filling out his US Federal election ballot live on the air. Then, the lads proceed down an Alchemy rabbit hole, as Brian reflects on its strange relevance to his recent life-changing practices. Finally, the boys debate the relationship between magic and alchemy. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2024-10-281h 25
System FailureSpiritual Awakening?In this episode, the lads are joined once again by Chris the Libertarian! After an update from Brian on his personal journey, the boys spend the balance of this show tangling with the question of whether or not we're currently experiencing a mass spiritual awakening. Historical parallels abound in this fascinating episode! Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2024-10-221h 49
System FailureThe Importance of MythologyIn this episode, Brian complains bitterly about the narrative structure of the Harry Potter stories. Mythology reveals much about a culture, and the lads draw a parallel between the Potter stories and the realities for young people today, particularly men, and Nate weaves some of the history of magic symbolism into the conversation. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2024-10-151h 03
Snap JudgmentBonkersThe Southern heat is turned up high as one man faces a filthy flock of sheep, a nonstop chatterbox, and an angry ram, all in a super explosive little shack. Plus, a story where an anarchist and an Amish family come together.STORIESSheep ShearerThe Southern heat is turned up high as one man faces a filthy flock of sheep, a nonstop chatterbox, and an angry ram, all in a super explosive little shack. Thank you, Brian Lee Knopp, for telling your story! Brian is a retired Private Investigator and s...
2024-10-1036 min
System FailureAuthenticityBrian starts off this episode with an update on his forays into stand-up comedy, kung fu, and psychology. Then Nate recaps his recent trip to New Jersey. Finally, the lads discuss some responses their work has gotten on Reddit and via email. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2024-09-091h 04
System FailureBrian Tries Stand-Up ComedyThe lads start off this episode by recapping their recent visit from Dr. Michael Hudson. Next, Brian shares an update on his psychological breakthrough, which includes his foray into stand-up comedy. Finally, the lads discuss RFK Jr dropping out of the Presidential election. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2024-09-0259 min
System FailureOpportunism vs. DefensivenessIn this exciting episode, Brian shares a recent psychological breakthrough he’s been enjoying. It involves opportunistic mindsets versus defensive mindsets, and was inspired by a reading of Jonathan Haidt’s latest book The Anxious Generation. The entire show is devoted to this breakthrough and, inevitably, to it’s economic dimensions. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2024-08-191h 00
System FailureThe '24 Election & CommunismBrian starts off this episode by sharing some big travel news! Nate then shares a Reddit post about the ennui of the current generation. After that, Brian offers some musings on Jonathan Haidt and Jordan Peterson before the lads dive into a discussion on the understated role of Communism in the 2024 election. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2024-08-121h 04
CrosstabsLocal PrimariesBryan and Reagan talk about best practices for campaign signs then break down the key local May primary elections.* Crosstabs Election Prediction Contest* The Chief of Oregon’s Most Influential Environmental Organization to Step Down — Willamette Week* The Political Machines That for Decades Dominated Portland Elections Must Start From Scratch — Willamette WeekCandidates discussed: Mike Schmidt, Nathan Vazquez, Randy Sparacino, Mark Simmons, April Lambert, Craig Roberts, Tootie Smith, Amy Nichols, Dana Hindman-Allen, Martha Schrader, Tina Irvine, Melissa Fireside, Rae Gordon, Mark Shull, Chris Hoy, Julie Hoy, Meghan Moyer, Margot Wheeler, Vadim Mozyrsky...
2024-05-161h 08
CrosstabsState Legislative PrimariesLinks:A Eugene legislative race might be a glimpse into Oregon’s future — OPBCandidates discussed: Kate Lieber, David Brock Smith, Todd Vaughn, Paul Romero, Ashley Hicks, Christine Goodwin, Noah Robinson, Dennis Linthicum, Diane Linthicum, Dave Henslee, Jim Doherty, Dave Drtozmann, Tod Nash, Andy Huwe, Lisa Fragala, Doyle Canning, Charlie Conrad, Darin Harbick, Sami Al-Abdrabbuh, Sarah Finger McDonald, Darcey Edwards, Aaron Hall, Brian Duty, Pete Grabiel, Shannon Jones Isadore, Willy Chotzen, Mary Lou Hennrich, Andrew Morrison, John Masterman, James Hieb, and Christine Drazan. This is a public episode. If you would...
2024-05-1358 min
System FailureCritique vs StoicismThe boys start out this episode talking about the real Order of Assassins upon which the popular video game series is based. Next, Nate brings up Federal Reserve data which suggest it’s not a lack of supply but the structures of finance itself which are deranging housing prices. Then, Brian brings up the disturbing possibility that the moon landing could be fake. Finally, Nate spins a yarn about visiting Florence during COVID and feeling the cold chill of being excluded from a 2-tier society. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.or...
2024-05-041h 05
System FailureNeo-ReformationAfter catching up on their week, the guys lament the regrettable state of the food supply in America before Brian dives into Tucker Carlson’s recent interview with Ron Paul. That leads to a discussion of the Federal Reserve and the role of central banks in capitalist economies. A broader discussion of libertarian-ism ensues. Then, Nate advocates for a neo-Reformation in which we stop paying interest to the wealthy for access to their money, much like the denizens of the late Middle Ages stopped paying the Vatican for sin forgiveness. Get full access to System Failure at...
2024-04-0247 min
System FailurePlato's RevengeThis episode starts out with Brian fantasizing about joining his version of the circus: a Pink Floyd cover band. Then the lads address the thick layer of propaganda that blotting out the actual definition of communism, and discuss the relevance of that layer to American life in the 21st Century. After a damage assessment of the capitalist corporate structure, Nate details the hidden role that Platonism played in shaping the fall of Rome and the Renaissance, and how it's now playing an under-appreciated role in the 20th and 21st centuries. Has science stumbled upon an unmentionable secret that it...
2024-03-261h 08
System FailureHomecomingNate is back in-studio for this episode of System Failure! The conversation starts in a dark place: the Holocaust. Nate details some of the deep historical connections between the Holocaust and the instrument of compound interest (including a Shakespearean one). Brian then pivots into a discussion of the advisability of US involvement in Ukraine. Finally, the lads weave class analysis into a broad history of the political economy of the US during the 20th Century. Get full access to System Failure at www.nateknopp.com/subscribe Get full access to System Failure at www...
2024-03-1753 min
System FailureSocial ContagionThe lads open up this show with a discussion of RFK Jr.’s Super Bowl commercial, which leads them into an update on the looming 2024 Presidential Election. After that, Brian brings up Michael Benz’s suggestion that democracy—for the elite—has come to mean consensus among powerful entities like BlackRock and Wall Street Journal. Next, famous footage of KGB agent Yuri Bezmenov sparks a discussion of the untold story of Russian-American relations; a history that is largely unknown to the American Public. Get full access to System Failure at www.nateknopp.com/subscribe Get full...
2024-02-2357 min
System FailureCrazy HypothesesThe boys lost another episode to technical issues last week, but now they’re back with a fresh one. Brian starts off the show by bringing up Jonah Hill’s recent film about a Jungian psychologist. Like Christianity and magic, the ideas of Carl Jung are descended from Platonism. And, of course, those ideas always pop up during times of major economic collapses. From that springboard, Nate argues that rising debt volumes are caused by labor’s waning relevance to the production process. Finally, the lads suggest that the mounting border crisis is a sign that the world order establ...
2024-02-1957 min
System FailureTension!In this episode, Brian and Nate give a brief recap of their holiday. That inevitably segues into that classic System Failure canard: the decline of society with which we are being confronted. Brian then describes a late-night encounter at a local watering hole, in which the concept of hypernormalisation was invoked. After that, Nate recounts the despair of his fiancée at the collapse of her favorite junk peddlers, Home Goods. These two tales provide a platform to discuss the US economy in terms of a rising tension between corporate profit and common good. There is no stopping the l...
2024-01-0557 min
System FailurePalantíri & MeditationAt the top of the pod, Brian recounts his recent trip to Pittsburgh for NFL football and Magic cards. The inflating price of those cards sparks a commentary about inflation and Modern Monetary Theory. That in turn blossoms into a broader discussion about the religious aspects of economics. Next, the boys the pitfalls of using pornography. Nate compares it to the Palantir of Saruman and Brian suggests that, like weed, it’s detrimental at a deep philosophical level. Next up, the lads discuss Alex Jones being reinstated on Twitter and the overall state of online discourse. Finally, Nate revisits th...
2023-12-2153 min
System FailureThe River of HistoryIn this episode, Nate recounts a disappointing mushroom trip. Then, Brian plays clips of Elon Musk grappling with Twitter advertisers over a supposedly antisemitic tweet. From there, the lads speculate about the relevance of that incident to the broader trajectory of society. And that leads them, inevitably, into RFK Jr and Jeffrey Epstein territory. The boys go on to suggest that the peculiar disinterest of corporate media outlets—previously the mainstream media—in these topics is a part of the damming up of the river of history. Be sure to email the show at knopp@substack.com!
2023-12-0846 min
System FailureDimensionalityThe boys start off with a few more thoughts on last week’s topic: the notion of the Alchemical Journey. Next, they turn their guns on a recent, hair-raising Joe Rogan Experience in which former Air Force intelligence official David Grusch credibly claims that the US government is in possession of off-world craft and biological remains. Brian augments the discussion by bringing up Eric Hekker and his claims of remote viewing, directed energy weapons, and weather manipulation. All in all, it’s a reality-bending conversation. Finally, Nate waxes poetic about the majesty of calculus and manages to link that to t...
2023-11-3054 min
System FailureElection Day in AmericaIn this episode, the lads banter about the 2023 USA elections. Two interesting local referenda have caught their interest. Brian then reads out the latest tweet from Roger Waters, sparking more discussion of the disturbing situation unfolding in the Middle East. The boys hope the silver lining to that dark cloud will be nothing less than the demolition of the two-party dichotomy. Then, Nate waxes poetic about the link between spirituality and finance that is so prominent in the Bible and the grand trajectory of civilization. All that culminates in much enthusiasm for the presidential candidacy of RFK Jr.
2023-11-091h 00
System FailureWar & MagicIn this episode, the lads start out by recapping Brian’s recent trip to Nashville and reflecting on the importance of travel and the relevance of country music. The conversation then turns, once again, to the advisability of marijuana use. Specifically, whether that drug aids in the creative process and its role in conspiratorial thinking. After that, Brian brings up a surprising news article about the war in Ukraine. And finally, the boys speculate wildly about a connection between the conflict in Israel and the recent US Government’s recent acknowledgement of UFO activity.The Time Magazine Arti...
2023-11-051h 11
System Failure"The Final Cut"In this episode, Nate and Brian discuss the surreal experience of hearing noted podcasters Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein accuse Pink Floyd creative Roger Waters of anti-semitism while simultaneously weeping to his music. That leads to Nate to ruminate on the surprising banking-related roots of anti-semitism. Next, the lads briefly discuss the significance of bonds yields spiking over 5%. Brian then uses drug use to open up a discussion on the nature of free will and of the core experience of being human.Bret and Heather on Roger Waters: https://twitter.com/thedarkhorsepod/status/1715072180801704276 Get...
2023-10-2659 min
System FailureThe Empire Strikes BackThe boys begin by kicking the tires on the relative merits of using marijuana and other drugs like alcohol or sugar. Next, Nate draws a comparison between stand-up comedy and the ministry of Jesus, insofar as both are about speaking the truths that that threaten power structures. That morphs into a discussion about the baby boomers and the failed social revolution of the 1960s, in which Brian advocates for not following the rules anymore. Then, Nate makes an elaborate Star Wars metaphor of history since the Protestant Reformation...with, of course, the inevitable economic bent. Be sure...
2023-10-1255 min
System FailureSyncretismAfter losing another episode to technical issues, the boys are back. And they sound better than ever thanks to Brian’s sizeable investment in audio equipment. In this episode, Nate responds to some criticism by summoning the ghost of legendary historians Will and Ariel Durant. The Durants flesh out the realities of syncretism, in which old gods conceptually evolve over time into new gods. The lads discuss what made Dionysus and his heir, Jesus, the perfect constellation of memes to bring down the Roman Empire. From there, the discussion turns to other examples of Platonism making a huge splash in...
2023-10-021h 02
System FailureEconomic ParasitesIn this episode, Nate rants about the lost distinction from Classical Economics between earned vs unearned income, and how the lack of that distinction is hiding the existence of huge economic parasites. Then Brian brings up Joe Dispenza's idea about creating positive feedback loops. Shocking no one, that leads to a broader discussion about Christianity's biggest ideas and the worldly considerations that shaped their evolution. Get full access to System Failure at www.nateknopp.com/subscribe Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2023-09-1847 min
System FailureThe Second ComingIn this episode, Brian and Nate discuss how utopian bottom-up decision-making schemes might compare to the top-down control we’re stuck with. The lads then discuss the deplorable state of American politics and whether a wolf is preferable to a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Finally, apocalypses of both the climate change and of the Christian variety come up, and the guys wonder whether Jesus needed to exist bodily in order to have the massive impact on history that he has. Get full access to System Failure at www.nateknopp.com/subscribe Get full acce...
2023-09-1140 min
System FailurePlato Meets Hulk HoganIn this episode, Nate recounts the surprising history of science, which is rife with fits of madness and demonic summonings. Next, Brian chimes with how a recent Hulk Hogan interview was oddly platonic in nature. And finally, Trump's mugshot has Brian thinking wistfully of Bernie Sanders. Get full access to System Failure at www.nateknopp.com/subscribe Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2023-09-0532 min
System FailureAfter CollapseIn this episode, Brian and Nate clean up a few leftover ideas from the previous episode on Marxism, which leads them into speculating about likely collapse scenarios. Then, the conversation turns to Platonism. Finally, Nate details how Platonism always seems to make a comeback after famous historical collapses, like Christianity after the Fall of Rome or magic during the Renaissance. Get full access to System Failure at www.nateknopp.com/subscribe Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2023-08-2849 min
System FailureMarxism in AmericaIn this episode, Brian and Nate tackle the notorious subject Marxism. As our system crumbles around us, what would a mature relationship with that raft of ideas look like? This question and many more are answered as the Knopp brothers open the Pandora's box of Marxism, Socialism, and Communism.Below is the link to the United Way article mentioned in the episode: https://unitedwaynca.org/blog/vacant-homes-vs-homelessness-by-city/ Get full access to System Failure at www.nateknopp.com/subscribe Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2023-08-2154 min
System FailureSystem FailureIn this episode (despite occasional sound quality issues), Brian and Nate set the table by examining both a long view of history and the recent history of the United States. The Knopp brothers make a case that's getting less controversial by the day: our system is due for a spectacular failure. Get full access to System Failure at www.nateknopp.com/subscribe Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2023-08-1953 min
System FailureIntroductionIn this episode, Brian and Nate discuss the frustrating failure of art to capture the realities of living in a society in decline. The conversation unfolds from there as we visit Europe during the time of the Renaissance and discuss the relevance to modern life of the old Medieval idea of magic. Get full access to System Failure at www.nateknopp.com/subscribe Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe
2023-08-0326 min
Political Coffee with Jeff KropfPolitical Coffee 05-09-2023: Sen Boquist interview on walkout, why are Senate R's afraid of abortion issue? day 6 of walkout, Sen Hayden files walkout religious discrimination complaints, CO mom's group wants Gov to ban all guns, TN man defends home with gun killing intruder and Kari Lake goes back to trial next week with new evidence.Sen Brian Boquist interview: email him if you are under special rules for entering the capitol: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/boquist Why are OR Senate Republicans afraid to make the walkout about 10 yr olds getting abortions without parental consent? https://oregoncatalyst.com/68233-sen-knopp-desperate-democrats-renarrate-lie-walkout.html6th day of walkout: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2023/05/oregon-republicans-walkout-reaches-sixth-day-as-lack-of-quorum-forces-senate-to-again-adjourn.html Sen Hayden files religious discrimination complaints over absences: https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2023/05/08/hayden-files-religious-discrimination-complaints-on-6th-day-of-oregon-senate-walkout/#:~:text=Sen.%20Cedric%20Hayden%2C%20R%2D,a%20church%20service%20on%20Saturday. CO mom’s gun grabber group wants Gov to ban all guns...
2023-05-0943 min
The Bridge by OR360Brian Clem is not done with politics yet! | EP 59Brian Clem is a well-known figure in Oregon politics. He was first elected to the state legislature in 2006 and served for twelve years before retiring late last year. Clem was one of the leading moderate Democrats in the state house, known for his candor and willingness to buck his own leadership (e.g. he is one of the only Democrats who didn’t vote for any of the major PERS reform bills in the last decade). In his retirement from the legislature, he helped launch a PAC called Oregonians Are Ready, which supported more moderate or business-friendly Democrats during th...
2022-06-0156 min
CiTR -- Wener?s BarbequeBroadcast on 23-Oct-2007No band today, but if you ever saw Coming to America I did play some Randy Watson and ChocolateOn the Show today: Dan Elliott- UBC Football Talk,Vern Knopp and Chris Dyck- Assistant Coach and Player from the UBC Men's Basketball Team,Jamie Campbell from Sportsnet,BJ Bass- NFL TalkBrian John's- Former TBird Great and two time Olympic Swimmer and of course Giulio Caravatta- BC Lions Color Commentator
2007-10-241h 47