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PropagandosEpisode 55 - Kids' Content Corner feat. MariaThis week, we're joined by our long time friend Maria to talk propaganda in kid's content, "woke" kids books and if you should raise your kids on Disney. Conner doesn't have a kid so don't listen to his stupid ass.Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/propagandos.bsky.social) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/propagandospod/). Heck, if you write a review for the show, we'll probably read it on...
2025-10-301h 43
PropagandosEpisode 54 - There's *SOME* Ethical Consumption in Capitalism feat Alexa SpeedWe're joined this week by Alexa Speed, the person behind Cut Off The Spigot to discuss the major players in the streaming wars and how you can be a more ethical consumer of digital media. This is a great conversation for someone who's struggling with finding a way to escape the stranglehold these gigantic companies seem to have on our wallets.Find Alexa's work here: https://cutoffthespigot.substack.com/Music featured in this episode:My Leather, My Fur, My Nails by StepdadGlide by JD & the Straight ShotFreedom of Choice by DEVOCORRECTION: There...
2025-10-1049 min
PropagandosEpisode 53 - Riyadh Comedy Festival: Explaining the Joke feat. AamerWe welcome back frequent guest Colonel Aamer to talk about the Riyadh Comedy Festival and break down why everyone seems to be upset about it.Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/propagandos.bsky.social) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/propagandospod/). Heck, if you write a review for the show, we'll probably read it on the podcast!Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/PfUvprxpEg
2025-09-261h 18
PropagandosEpisode 52 - More Like Walter DippshitmannThis week, we're talking about the Chorus scandal like everyone else, but what sets us apart is that on this podcast we actually DISAGREE! Who stands where? Tune in to find out! But the 2nd half of the show, around the 43 minute mark, we read an old Harper's Magazine piece about Walter Lippmann and the Birth of the Never-Wrongs.One life announcement: records might be a bit sporadic as Conner prepares to move, but we're doing our best!Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at...
2025-09-041h 22
PropagandosEpisode 51 - Rant Zone: Liberalism and The ArgumentWE'RE BACK! We return from our long unanticipated hiatus to discuss the latest Liberal Rag: The Argument. We talk about Liberalism (and whether it matters if its defined), the nature of Journalism (and what the fuck a "Opinion Journalist" is) and do a breakdown of The Argument's announcement video. It was fun for us to record, hopefully it's fun for you to listen to!Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile...
2025-08-251h 22
PropagandosEpisode 51 - RantZone: NPR is Dead-dington.This week, the fellas are MAD!!! The conversation kicks off with the fuckery going on in Texas politics right now before pivoting to the cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and if there should even be state-sponsored media. Everything wraps up with a brief discussion on Ari Aster's latest movie Eddington (2025).Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/propagandos.bsky.social) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/propagandospod/). Heck, if...
2025-08-071h 17
PropagandosEpisode 50 - The Disapora Wars feat. RashadWe're joined by our friend Rashad today as he walks the Propagandos boys through Tariq Nasheed, Dr. Umar, FBAs and their own battle within the Culture Wars.The Cam James documentary we refer to throughout the episode can be found here: The Code War: Tariq Nasheed's 6 Stages of Cultural GriftGot something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/propagandos.bsky.social) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/propagandospod...
2025-07-311h 18
PropagandosEpisode 49 - Angel Studios Saga Vol. 5: Tes-Torment feat. Hayden TankWe're back at again with another Angel Studios episode and this time we're joined by Hayden Tank of the Bible Lore Podcast (https://www.patreon.com/BibleLorePodcast). This time around, we're talking about the latest Angel Studios acquisition: Testament, a modern-day adaptation of the Book of Acts, It's a great conversation about a not-so-great show and Hayden brings a lot of historical context to the conversation that was DEEPLY appreciated. I swear, if it wasn't for our guests, this show would probably DECREASE your I.Q.Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send...
2025-07-231h 34
PropagandosEpisode 48 - Abun-DUNCEWow, what a topical and on-time episode! Conner and Alek give their thoughts on Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's Abundance and not a moment too soon! The conversation moves on to Zohran's NYC primary victory, the New York Time's constant attempts to smear him and the dark side of Conner's online personality before ending with a very special story time with a very fucked up kid's book.KERR COUNTY FLOOD RELIEF FUND: The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has established a fund that directly supports those working on the front lines. Please donate...
2025-07-101h 04
PropagandosEpisode 47 - When the Moonies Came to Hollywood feat. Elle HardyWe're joined this week by Elle Hardy (Hell To Pay, https://www.ellehardy.com/) to discuss Inchon! (1981), a war film funded in part by Korea's own Unification Church a.k.a. the Moonies! This award-winning film (four whole Razzies!) is such a slog, but Elle makes it bearable. It's a great conversation on who the Moonies are and the circumstances that led to their involvement in this production.Watch Inchon! for yourself here: https://youtu.be/O3FC5CPt9C0?si=XmnKD_M23B1W5ScUGot something to say to...
2025-07-0257 min
PropagandosEpisode 46 - American Miracle? No; Accident! feat. Nathan McDermottThis week, the Propagandos boys welcome back Nathan McDermott to break down the "historical dis-honesties" in Michael Medved's new docu-movie The American Miracle: Our Nation is No Accident. The movie posits that all of the luck that George Washington and company enjoyed during America's founding was actually... God. It turns out he loves us and loves America and hates other countries.Listen to Nathan's new podcast, Beautiful Losers of History wherever you get your podcasts or click here: https://rss.com/podcasts/beautiful-losers-of-history/Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts...
2025-06-251h 44
PropagandosEpisode 45 - His Name is "J.D." Vance BoelterSorry for the week off! We explain our brief sabbatical up top before going OFF on:Minnesota ShooterNo Kings ProtestsTrump ParadeEscalating tensions between two countries we can't mention due to SEO purposes!Ethical and philosophical questions about media ethics and our own mental healthAll this and nothing else on this week's episode of Propagandos!Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/propagandos.bsky.social) and Instagram (https://www...
2025-06-181h 19
PropagandosEpisode 44 - El Chapo and Sons feat. RafaelRafael returns to the pod to give us an update on narco news and Chapo Guzman before living into a discussion on Contraataque (2025). We highly recommend watching that one, it's just a lot of fun!Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/propagandos.bsky.social) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/propagandospod/). Heck, if you write a review for the show, we'll probably read it on the podcast!
2025-06-041h 32
PropagandosEpisode 43 - The A**a**ination of Joe Biden by the Coward Jake TapperAlek is sick this week so Conner is doing most of the talking in this one and little nerdy got his booky-wook! That's right, Conner read the dang Joe Biden book that everyone is talking about and he answers Alek's questions about its contents.Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/propagandos.bsky.social) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/propagandospod/). Heck, if you write a review for the show, we'll...
2025-05-2849 min
PropagandosEpisode 42 - Did You Hur The News? feat. Ted RallWe're joined by political cartoonist/commentator Ted Rall (https://rall.com) to talk about Biden's cancer diagnosis, the Biden-Hur tapes, Ted's experience being "depersoned" by ChatGPT and his new book "What’s Left: Radical Solutions for Radical Problems" before ending on a riveting tale of a buzkashi game. You're not going to want to miss this one!Buy Ted's latest book here: https://rall.com/2025/05/01/book-ted-rall-whats-leftGot something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/pr...
2025-05-211h 01
PropagandosEpisode 41 - Angel Studios Saga Vol. 4: J.O.I. Tolkien feat. NedIt's time for another Angel Studios show! Conner and Alek are joined by their friend Ned to discuss the latest Angel Studios acquisition: the young adult fantasy show The Wayfinders! Tune in as the three of them revel in the fact that this show is actually... kinda good? Well, for Angel Studios at least.Listen to Honey, I Shrunk The Binge here: https://honeyishrunkthebinge.comGot something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod...
2025-05-141h 20
PropagandosEpisode 40 - Alek for Pope!This week, the energy is OFF! We're talking about Intelligencer's bombshell report on Senator John Fetterman, the US-Houthi truce and the Hasan-Ethan debate. We'll see y'all next week!Ryan Grim's reporting on the truce deal can be found here: https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/yemen-houthis-us-trump-truceGot something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/propagandos.bsky.social) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/propagandospod/). Heck, if you write a...
2025-05-0758 min
PropagandosEpisode 39 - The Warfare Debate feat. AamerThe Propagandos welcome back Aamer to the show to discuss Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's Warfare (2025). We don't want to spoil what everyone thought, but we assure you that minds were changed (mostly Conner's). Plus a bonus mini-conversation on Canada's recent election!Listen to Aamer's new podcast, Hell To Pay, wherever you get podcasts! Here's the RSS feed: https://anchor.fm/s/1023dd33c/podcast/rssGot something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com...
2025-05-011h 35
PropagandosEpisode 38 - (Nick) Shirley You're JokingIt's time for a lunch break liaison! Conner and Alek couldn't record during their normal time this week so they're cranking one out during the workday. We're talking about a petulant Gen Z conservative influencer, Larry David's essay satirizing Bill Maher, Danny Bessner's issues with the use of the term "fascism" and the White House's official account of COVID-19. It's a surprisingly jam-packed episode considering the time crunch! Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky...
2025-04-231h 00
PropagandosEpisode 37 - Brought To You By 京都念慈菴川貝枇杷膏Welcome, propagandos! Conner and Alek are talking about Katy Perry in space, Chinese manufacturing videos and Angel Studios latest animated POS. We hope you have as much fun listening to this episode as we did recording it!Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/propagandos.bsky.social) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/propagandospod/). Heck, if you write a review for the show, we'll probably read it on the podcast!
2025-04-161h 03
PropagandosEpisode 36 - Angel Studios Saga Vol 3: Anime StudiosThis week, Conner and Alek are talking Las Vegas, the Ghibli AI controversy and a new Christian-inspired anime series from Angel Studios. There's a bit of discussion on the Tuttle Twins near the end before finally wrapping with a brief discussion on the Nintendo Switch 2.CORRECTION: In this episode, Alek says Steph Curry went to Liberty University. This is incorrect. He meant Seth Curry, Steph's brother. This explains why Conner was incredulous because deep down, he knew Alek was lying.Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an...
2025-04-111h 13
PropagandosEpisode 35 - Conspiracies of AshtonWe're back! After like a month! In this episode, Conner and Alek examine the Ashton Hall workout video and how it's a truly unattainable lifestyle pushed by the manosphere. Then we talk about Moby Dick a little bit before discussing conspiracy theories and the type of people who believe them. We even have sources!:Ashton's Morning RoutineWho Believes in Conspiracy Theories? Network Diversity, Political Discussion, and Conservative Conspiracy Theories on Social MediaMichael Pence Hanged to Death at GITMOGot something to say to the Propagandos...
2025-03-261h 09
PropagandosEpisode 34 - Gulf Coastal Elites: Hot Mics, Lotto Losses and ICE RaidsHoly hell, Texas has had a hell of a news week. Conner and Alek talk about three big events rocking Texas right now: Dan Crenshaw's hot mic moment, the fallout of the Texas Lottery scandal/scam (scamdal?) and the Colony Ridge ICE Raid - which had its roots in a far-right conspiracy. The Propagandos go through it all - to the best of their ability - in their efforts to present to you, the listener, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Texas news.Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us...
2025-02-261h 14
PropagandosEpisode 33 - German Elections 2025: The Death of the Stoplight Coalition ft. MirkoThis week we talk about politics in the heart of Europe! Our friend Mirko explains how the old coalition fell apart, who the big players in the election are, and why the hell Elon Musk is talking about Germany.Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/propagandos.bsky.social) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/propagandospod/). Heck, if you write a review for the show, we'll probably read it on the...
2025-02-241h 37
PropagandosEpisode 32 - Angel Studios Saga Vol 2: Homestead and Eschatology EntrepreneursThe Propagandos venture once again into the world of Angel Studios to discuss their post-apocalyptic thriller, Homestead. We look at the world building within the film and how it differs from the book it was based on, Black Autumn, and how it all ties into the Black Rifle Coffee Company Extended Universe (BRCCEU).Conner's Substack Review: https://substack.com/inbox/post/153273840Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky (https://bsky.app...
2025-01-281h 37
PropagandosEpisode 31 - These Are Not My Beautiful Vibes feat. Bernie GoldsmithThe Propagandos are joined once again by Bernie Goldsmith, aka UAE Exotic Falconry Finance𓅃 (https://twitter.com/FalconryFinance), to talk about Luigi Mangione, the Palisades fires, the NOLA "ISIS" attack and the Cybertruck explosion in Vegas. To sum it all up: the vibes are OFF. It's another philosophical episode exploring what's real, what's not, and what that distinction really means, if anything.Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/propagandos.bsky.soc...
2025-01-151h 16
PropagandosEpisode 30 - Tradwife Propaganda feat. MayaWe're joined by Maya this week to discuss the research she has been doing on cottage core, tradwifery and the industry that Ballerina Farms heavily benefits from. It's a good one!Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/propagandos.bsky.social) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/propagandospod/). Heck, if you write a review for the show, we'll probably read it on the podcast!Join our Discord...
2025-01-061h 12
PropagandosEpisode 29 - Mr. Propagandos Goes to AustinIn early November of this year, Texas lawmakers filed their bills for the upcoming legislative session. Conner and Alek go through some of the bills and compare them to the Texas GOP Party Platform that was released earlier this year to see what planks of the platform the party is committing to. It ain't good folks!Source for this episode: Texas lawmakers target property taxes, abortion and gender transition care in first bills for the 2025 sessionGot something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or...
2024-12-191h 03
PropagandosEpisode 28 - Amsterdam Football Riot: Curse of the Maccabis feat. AamerBeloved guest Aamer returns this week to fill the boys in on the facts of the fighting that broke out between fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv and residents of Amsterdam last week. It's not every day we get to see propaganda being whipped up in real time, so we do our best to break it all down. Aamer lays out a timeline of the tensions that started well before the football match even began and Alek rightfully asks why Mossad agents were in Amsterdam as well. Conner is a stupid American so he mostly just asks questions in this...
2024-11-1252 min
PropagandosEpisode 27 - Dragged Across Concrete: Anchovies & Gimp Bandits feat. Nate SmithThis week, Conner and Alek welcome back friend of the show Nate Smith to discuss S. Craig Zahler's police thriller Dragged Across Concrete (2018), which forces us to ask a troubling question: does S. Craig Zahler know any black people? We doubt it!Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/propagandos.bsky.social) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/propagandospod/). Heck, if you write a review for the show, we'll probably read...
2024-10-301h 30
PropagandosEpisode 26 - Rebel Ridge: A Civil Asset Fun-Feature!It's just the Propagandos boys this week! Conner and Alek have some fun stuff on the docket this week: our thoughts on The Great British Bake Off, Lake Charles conspiracy theorists, Conner's experience seeing Deadpool & Wolverine and finally a conversation on Jeremey Saulnier's civil asset forfeiture thriller Rebel Ridge (2024).Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/propagandos.bsky.social) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/propagandospod/). Heck, if you write a...
2024-10-161h 26
PropagandosEpisode 25 - Is That So, Mr. Morgan?: Red Dead's History feat. Tore OlssonSaddle up, Propagandos! This week, Conner is joined by Dr. Tore Olsson from the University of Tennessee to discuss his latest book Red Dead's History: A Video Game, An Obsession, and America's Violent Past. The conversations ranges from the deconstruction of the hillbilly myth to the portrayal of religiosity within the Red Dead games (or lack thereof) and wraps with what SHOULD be in the next Red Dead Redemption game. Obviously this interview is just a sneak peek of what is contained within the book, so if you like what you hear, pick up Dr. Olsson's book today!
2024-10-0452 min
PropagandosEpisode 24 - Am I Racist?: Yes, Matt, You Are feat Rahul RaoWell... we watched it so you don't have to, I guess. This week, the Propagandos welcomed back to the pod Rahul Rao (@coyotebloodbath; @rahulraoandthewhites) to discuss Matt Walsh's new documentary Am I Racist?, a critique of anti-racist workshops that Walsh calls "the DEI industry". We really don't want you to pay to see this film, so there is an in-depth plot summary of the film before we go into our analysis.Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter...
2024-09-201h 48
PropagandosEpisode 23 - Falconry Finance: Poet of Chaos feat. Bernie GoldsmithThis week, we have the incomparable Bernie Goldsmith, aka UAE Exotic Falconry Finance𓅃 (https://twitter.com/FalconryFinance) joining us for a discussion about posting, disinformation and vibes as politics. This conversation starts as an examination of some of Bernie's best tweets and from there sprawls out into an all-encompassing discussion that touches on Venezuelan gangs in Aurora, Russian funding of Tenet Media and right-winger's odd sexual obsessions. Enjoy!Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky (htt...
2024-09-091h 23
PropagandosEpisode 22 - Reagan: Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down This Theater feat. Nathan McDermottWell, we did it. We watched Reagan (2024). I mean, how could we not? This movie is prime propaganda and we're joined by writer and journalist Nathan McDermott to analyze the movie and break down what it gets right and wrong about the Regan administration (spoiler: it gets a lot wrong!).Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/propagandos.bsky.social) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/propagandospod/). Heck, if you write...
2024-09-052h 08
PropagandosEpisode 21 - Polish Story Hour: Wheat Embar-GO To The Polls!Witajcie słuchacze! Gather around and get ready for a story. This week, we're talking about the exciting world of... wheat! Alek breaks down a wheat scandal in Poland that has rocked Europe for over a year now while Conner's Americanized brain struggles to make sense of a political system with more than two parties. We promise you: it's way more entertaining than it sounds!Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod) and Instagram (https://www.i...
2024-08-211h 10
PropagandosEpisode 20 - Cold Coffee Is For Closers feat. Nate SmithWe're back with part two of our discussion with Nate Smith. This time around, we're talking about Mormon noir by way of Richard Dutcher's Brigham City (2001). We also do a little debunking about some Mormon myths amd set the record straight on Mormon swinging.Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/propagandospod/). Heck, if you write a review for the show, we'll probably read it on the podcast!
2024-08-161h 11
PropagandosEpisode 19 - Elders Will Be Elders feat. Nate SmithWe got another two-parter! This time around the Propagandos are talking with Nate Smith about Mormon cinema, specifically the works of Richard Dutcher. The conversation ended up being VERY long so we broke it up. In this episode, we're discussing God's Army (2000) and how accurately it portrays Mormon missionaries and the various flavors of crises of faith.Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/propagandospod/). Heck, if you write a...
2024-08-071h 07
PropagandosEpisode 18 - Horizon: I Don't Like His Hat feat. Brian HubermanSaddle up, listeners! The Propagandos are joined by Brian Huberman, a documentarian and professor at Rice University who studies the Western genre, to discuss Kevin Costner's marriage-ending epic Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1. Conner, Alek and Brian debate about the historicity of the film - and if it really matters - as well as what Costner borrows from and contributes to the Western genre.Got something to say to the Propagandos hosts? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com. Or, follow us on Twitter/X (https://twitter.com/propagandospod) and Instagram (https://www...
2024-07-241h 21
PropagandosEpisode 17 - The Propagandos vs. Alex JonesThis week, Conner and Alek take a look at a staple of good ol' fashioned Texas cranks: Alex Jones. The conversation starts with a breakdown of Jones' documentary Endgame: Blueprint for Global Enslavement (2007) and how these once fringe conspiracies are now on display in mainstream U.S. politics. To sober up, the Propagandos watch and discuss the recent HBO documentary The Truth vs. Alex Jones and discuss why Jones went from attacking global elites to private citizens - and the consequences he suffered because of that.Recorded on Monday, July 8th, 2024
2024-07-101h 24
PropagandosEpisode 16 - Arab Wilhelm Scream feat. AamerIt's part 2 of our discussion on the MCU (Muslim Cinematic Universe) with Aamer! This week, we're discussing The Lion of the Desert (1980), which was the big budget movie Moustapha Akkad agreed to make for Gaddafi in exchange for funding his indie passion project The Message (1976).Got a question or comment for the Propagandos boys? Send us an email at propagandospod@gmail.com!Recorded on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024
2024-07-041h 24
Honey, I Shrunk the Binge!EP 43 The Bingespectors w/ Propagandos!
This week the Binge Boys joined by special guests Conner and Alek from the Propagandos podcast! They take on their strongest binge yet – one funded by the US GOVERNMENT!? That’s right! The only show funded by a US government agency – THE INSPECTORS! Can I get a Mail Yeah?!?!
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Cody, Conner, Alek, and Ned hang with the Inspectors gang!
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2024-06-261h 33
PropagandosEpisode 15 - Propagandos Get The Message feat. AamerWe've got one heckuva guest this week, folks. Aamer joins us for the first half of a two-part series on the (Gaddafi-funded) cinematic masterpieces from Moustapha Akkad. In this episode, we are discussing The Message (1976), how it serves as a piece of propaganda for Islam and if it would be effective in helping Donald Trump find the light of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Tune in next week for part 2!Get your free copy of the Holy Quran here: https://www.islamicity.org/free-quran/Recorded on...
2024-06-261h 24
PropagandosEpisode 14 - Gulf Coastal Elites: Big Trouble From Little TexasThis week, Conner and Alek break down the 2024 Texas Republican Party Platform and what it means for the future of conservatism throughout the country. Spoiler Alert: it ain't good!Episode image art: https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/greg-abbott-seized-power/Recorded on Saturday, June 15th, 2024
2024-06-211h 22
PropagandosEpisode 13 - Angel Studios Saga Vol 1: The ShiftWE'RE BAAAAACK! This week, Conner and Alek kick things off with a deep dive on Angel Studios before going into a brief review of The Shift. The movie itself is loosely based on the Book of Job, so of course we have a brief conversation on suffering and what makes a GOOD Christian movie and if movies like this have cultural staying power.Recorded on Friday, June 7th, 2024
2024-06-121h 13
PropagandosEpisode 12 - The State of Protesting feat. Sam OserConner and Alek are joined by Sam "The Unconventional Journalist" Oser (@samthemullet on Instagram) to discuss a recent Supreme Court decision to not hear McKesson v. Doe and the impact that can have on protesting in the Fifth Circuit (Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi). In this episode, Alek gives us a brief primer on how the different levels of courts relate to one another and Sam gives us some uplifting thoughts on ways to build spaces for the marginalized beyond protest actions.Sources for the episode:https://inthesetimes.com/article/war-protest-standing-rock-cop-city-repression-criminalize-dissent-political-rights-first-amendmenthttps...
2024-04-241h 21
PropagandosEpisode 11 - Okay... Well, What Kind of Podcast Are You?Conner and Alek got together to watch Alex Garland's divisive Civil War (2024) and had a LOT to say about it... so much so that they ended up recording two separate times! A lot of talk about the politics (or lack thereof) of the film, if it's representation of a domestic civil war is realistic and, of course, is the weaponry and military equipment accurately portrayed??? We're in blanks and squib country, y'all!Recorded on April 13th, 2024
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PropagandosEpisode 10 - Silly-cario feat. Rafael de LeonConner and Alek are joined by Rafael de Leon to discuss the Sicario movies! One is good, one is bad but they are both used to make your parents afraid of Mexico. Rafael also helps debunk some of the narco myths that the movies perpetuate and we're all left wondering if Benicio Del Toro can pull off a Mexican accent.CIA Review of Sicario: https://www.cia.gov/resources/csi/static/Sicario.pdfEpisode art by Ned GayleRecorded on April 6th, 2024
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PropagandosEpisode 9 - The Jeff Yassification of TikTokThis week, the show opens with Conner and Alek discussing two movies about social media: Not Okay (2022) and Mainstream (2020). This leads to a greater conversation about what it means to be a person and activist online and if it even matters. Finally, the boys discuss the proposed TikTok ban and Conner lays out the case for why it isn't going anywhere anytime soon.04:53 - Not Okay discussion30:31 - Mainstream discussion49:01 - TikTok banRecorded on March 17th, 2024
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PropagandosEpisode 8 - Bully My Heart At Lake ChangjinWe're back after an unintended break! This week, Conner and Alek discuss an actual propaganda film: The Battle At Lake Changjin. After that, a brief commentary on Joe Biden's SOTU speech and Trump's "fact-checking" on Truth Social. Finally, Conner talks about his experience getting bullied online.Watch the film for free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRVGP7GDm1ERecorded on March 9th, 2024
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PropagandosEpisode 7 - Jin-Woh: The Woowf Bwigade ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ feat. Rahul RaoConner and Alek are joined by their good friend Rahul Rao to talk about Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, the the works of Mamoru Oshii as a whole and an exploration of various stages of police states. Alek goes OFF on this one!!!You can hear the full version of A Nuanced Analysis Of Race Relations (Ytppl) by Rahul Rao & The Whites here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toAyF4MQBfgRecorded on February 24th, 2024
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PropagandosEpisode 6 - Don't Come To The SOTU TomorrowWe return to our original show concept and get into some media criticism! Conner and Alek break down the pilot of Designated Survivor, the Keifer Sutherland led Neoliberal post-apocalyptic fantasy series where the entire leadership of the United States is wiped out in a terrorist attack and absolutely nothing changes (kinda).Recorded on February 16th, 2022
2024-02-201h 10PropagandosEpisode 5 - A Brief Propaganda PrimerThis week, Conner and Alek discuss Metal Gear Solid 2 (finally), Taiwanese elections, baptism culture, the defunding of UNRWA and discuss what propaganda actually is and how it works.Recorded Saturday, February 10th
2024-02-1356 minPropagandosEpisode 4 - A Very, Very Short OneWe tried and failed to record a full episode this week but life got in the way. Conner threw everything off by catching COVID-19 and infringed upon Alek's shift at the Parenting Mines. We'll see y'all next week, we promise!Recorded Monday, February 5th
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PropagandosEpisode 3 - Alamo 2.0: Texas LARPersThe incident at Shelby Park has escalated into the Standoff at Eagle Pass and Twitter is abuzz with talk of another Civil War! Conner goes through a brief history of Texas' secession obsession and fear of the federal government and Alek walks us through why the chances of a civil war is less than likely. It's all so stupid!Special thanks to @jaketropolis on Twitter for the episode artRecorded on January 27, 2024
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PropagandosEpisode 2 - Y'all Cowards Don't Even Chew KhatWow, can you believe it? We didn't give up after the first episode! Conner and Alek open things up by apologizing for making light of offensive and horrible crimes that was included in the original cut of Episode 1 and promise to do better moving forward (then proceed to break that promise). Stories discussed in this episode include the court case of La Gordiloca and the Louisiana congressional redistricting. Finally, Alek gives Conner a breakdown on why the US is backtracking on Yemen and the Houthis before they both try and break down the various propaganda narratives coming...
2024-01-2355 minPropagandosEpisode 1 - Choose Your Own January 6th NarrativeConner and Alek discuss the Clay Higgins/Tucker Carlson interview and the ever-changing media narratives regarding January 6th.Notes: within this episode, Conner erroneously referred to Charlottesville as "Charleston" and mistook the journalist Gary Webb (who wrote about the US government's involvement in the international drug trade) as Mark Webb (who directed the Amazing Spider-Man).Recorded on January 13th, 2024
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Killer In The FamilyEpisode 15 - eleven families destroyedSend us a textStepping into the dark corridors of the human psyche, we confront the daunting reality of family annihilations, where those meant to protect become the perpetrators of ultimate betrayal. As I weave through my master's studies, the weight of understanding coercive control and its link to intimate partner homicide bears heavily on this episode. We honour the victims, not just as statistics, but as individuals whose stories demand to be heard and remembered. Harnessing the power of research and the heartfelt words from those left behind, we seek to comprehend the incomprehensible. T...
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