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Weird, Wicked, and WildParanoia Strikes DeepOur eighth episode reminds us that the plot is all around us. Like the ancient god-kings they try to emulate, fascists are obsessed with the external and internal conspiracies that seek their ruin. From secret assassination cabals to the burning Reichstag to the sad fate of household pets at the hands of immigrants in suburban Ohio, there seems to be no limit to the forces arrayed against the fascist. Revealing the plot is crucial for his success, so he needs the people to see it to. Prepare the propaganda.2025-08-011h 43
Weird, Wicked, and WildIt's the Economy, Stupid!Allegedly, the greatest danger these dangerously different folks present is economic, and in episode seven, we will take a close look at how fascists play the middle class against both the elites and the poor. Espousing and exploiting the strange notion that there is simply not enough for us all to share with one another, fascists declare that the middle class is squeezed out by the greedy elite and the needy poor, especially if the poor come from somewhere else. Middle classes are the bedrock of a society, fascists say, and must wage war on the forces that would...2025-07-121h 11
Weird, Wicked, and WildUs and ThemEpisode six hones in on the fascist ability to exacerbate and exploit intrinsic fears of difference. For fascists, danger is everywhere, all the time. Ignoring it does no good because those who are unlike us are hellbent on destroying us. Luckily, for fascists, the leader knows who the bad guys are, how to identify them, and how we should deal with them. In this context, Kristallnacht and Unite the Right rallies begin to look awfully similar, don’t they?2025-07-011h 24
Weird, Wicked, and WildNo QuestionsYou’re either with us, or you’re against us. That’s what episode five is all about. Dissent and opposition are hallmarks of a democratic society; they should result in centrist compromises to everyone’s benefit. Debate gums up the inner processes of government, though, and makes it difficult for a strongman to see his agenda come to fruition quickly. It’s more efficient to accuse dissenters of hating the nation and posing a threat to national security. They are, after all, traitors. That’s how fascists think, and in this episode, we’ll find it in the past and in th2025-06-131h 00
Weird, Wicked, and WildFools Rush InOur fourth episode examines the tendency of fascists to act for the sake of action, without any clear or deliberate objective and ignoring any intellectual discourse that might delay the action. Fascism relies on the projection of strength, and what better way to project strength than to shoot first and ask questions later? Whether dressed in brown shirted uniforms or red MAGA ballcaps, there are always a band of non-thinkers ready to do the leader’s bidding. Beware of them, they’re dangerous.2025-06-071h 09
Weird, Wicked, and WildDark EnlightenmentIn episode three, we’ll explore some of the basic features of the Western Enlightenment, particularly focusing on the liberal progressivism inherent in many of the new ideas of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Then, we’ll try to make sense of the threat such ideals presented to European fascists of the 20th century, who feared a societal descent into progressive depravity and persecuted the very idea of modern liberalism. That mantle has been taken up again in the 21st century, as tech bros and billionaires espouse a “dark” enlightenment meant to counter and erase any opposition to their world vi2025-05-161h 19
Weird, Wicked, and WildA Week in the Wild: Volume 4Habemus Papam! Over a billion Roman Catholics worldwide celebrate the election of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV, and that's just some of our big news for this edition of A Week in the Wild. We're back to bring you our latest thoughts on the wildest current events and human interest stories. We'll even wade into the debate about whether 100 guys could take on a silverback gorilla. 2025-05-131h 22
Weird, Wicked, and WildMos MaiorumHaving decided to do a season-long deep-dive into the tenets of fascism and their appearances in contemporary American government, our second episode is all about the cult of tradition. The Romans deferred to the “way of the ancestors” for guidance about the appropriate means by which to live a good life. Traditions mattered, and straying too far from them had dire consequences. The Nazis and other fascists of modern Europe thought the same, and they imposed their versions of old traditions upon those they meant to rule…or destroy. It isn’t too hard to draw a straight line from Rom...2025-05-091h 21
Weird, Wicked, and WildA Week in the Wild: Volume 3The news never ceases with the weirdness, and we're back to give you all our wildest takes on as much of it as we can think of. Silliness from the White House is always fair game on our show, but we'll also put Camping World and the papal conclave under our microscope. We even have some words about the 2025 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Don't miss out!2025-05-021h 27
Weird, Wicked, and WildA Week in the Wild: Volume 2It's been another wild week (or two) in the news, and we have our hot takes on some of the biggest stories. Stock market chicanery? Yep. Illegal deportations? We've got that, too. We've even got prehistoric wolves in the mix this time around. Join us for all of that and more on our latest edition of A Week in the Wild!2025-04-1856 min
Weird, Wicked, and WildAllow me to introduce myself...So, who are these guys anyways? What's this podcast all about?Hosts Jimmy and Jeremy take a moment to talk about who they are, what they're into, and what this whole pod is about.Enjoy :)2025-04-1115 min
Weird, Wicked, and WildA Week in the Wild: Volume 1Welcome to our first edition of "A Week in the Wild," a mini serial within the main show wherein we discuss the most current events and up-to-date weirdness going on in the world today. Primarily U.S. news, but branching out to cover the globe whenever necessary. 2025-04-0444 min
Weird, Wicked, and WildThe "F" WordIn our inaugural episode, we encounter our least favorite "F" word.....Fascism. Do the authoritarian rhetoric and symbolism out of the current American executive administration remind you of anything from the past? Yes, we see it, too, and we're not prone to take it lightly. In this episode, we explore the characteristics of eternal fascism, reminding our listeners of those darkest moments in modern history to highlight the parallels we see right now, and to sound the alarm once more for democracy.2025-03-1453 min