Look for any podcast host, guest or anyone
Showing episodes and shows of

Jason & Ben

Shows

The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPatreon Preview: Towards the Founding of Something NewThis week Chris, Jason, and Ben read over the founding document of a now-defunct group to which Jason and Ben used to belong. While much has changed in the years since Jason wrote this document, the fundamental arguments remain the same. It is time for new working-class organizations that seek to build power from the ground up, abandoning any association with liberal NGOs, the democratic party, the microsect form, and internet-based culture war.----We've including the document that we're reading below as a PDF.Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on...2025-07-2411 minEspecially the PreachingEspecially the PreachingJason HelopoulosJason Helopolous shares his journey into ministry, the call to preach, and the essential elements of faithful preaching. He covers the importance of spiritual preparation, the mechanics of sermon preparation, and the need for pastors to guard against pride. He also offers valuable advice for young preachers, highlighting the significance of connecting pastoral care with preaching.Send me a text!Support the show2025-07-1139 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyThe Pinnacle of Spectacle: Trump, War, and Opposition in Late Spectacular CapitalismThis week Chris and Jason signed on to give an update on the status of the spectacular nature of American Capitalism. Trump's useless strikes on Iran and false declaration of victory prompted us to revisit Guy Debord's concept of the spectacle in relation to contemporary American politics. Revenge of the Spectacle: This Time It's Personalhttp://www.redwedgemagazine.com/online-issue/revenge-of-the-spectacle-this-time-its-personal The Game of War. Guy Debord and the Society of the Spectacle.https://www.threemonkeysonline.com/the-game-of-war-guy-debord-and-the-society-of-the-spectacle/ 2025-07-021h 02Fundraising: Demystified! True Stories Direct From FoundersFundraising: Demystified! True Stories Direct From FoundersEP 89: From Uber to Snap to AI: Ben Chiang on Raising Millions Then vs NowIn this episode of Fundraising Demystified, I sit down with Ben Chiang, the former head of Uber China and founder of Forma (acquired by Snap- yes, from Snapchat), to unpack his journey through hypergrowth, high-stakes fundraising, and strategic exits. Ben shares the realities behind building in chaotic markets, the truth about investor dynamics post-exit, and how founders can stay sane while chasing scale. We dive into the underrated benefits of QSBS (Qualified Small Business Stock), why consumer startups have it tougher than ever, and the unique marketing challenges of building AI products in today’s...2025-06-1252 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPatreon Preview -- Boundless and Bottomless Bonus: Updates On PessimismThe dudes are back, although Sean couldn't join for this episode. Jason and Varn talk about some of the logic here, the limits of trying to pin down conservatism right now, and why politics is so frustrating. No, we didn't speak much about Dugin... but we are doing this to remind everyone that we will.Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2025-06-0513 minHomestead Shop TalkHomestead Shop TalkThe 100th Episode with Jason, Ben and AlJason, Al and Ben talk about the week on their homestead! Sow the Land: https://www.youtube.com/@SowtheLand Lumnah Acres: https://www.youtube.com/@LumnahAcres Hollar Homestead: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Homestead Shop Talk is a weekly audio podcast hosted by Jason Contreras (@sowtheland), Ben Hollar (@thehollarhomestead) and Al Lumnah (@lumnahacres). Three dudes with different homesteads talking about homestead life, content creation, growing a homestead and building a life worth living for. Thanks for listening! 2025-05-2358 minHomestead Shop TalkHomestead Shop TalkThe 100th Episode with Jason, Ben and AlJason, Al and Ben talk about the week on their homestead! Sow the Land: https://www.youtube.com/@SowtheLand Lumnah Acres: https://www.youtube.com/@LumnahAcres Hollar Homestead: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHollarHomestead Homestead Shop Talk is a weekly audio podcast hosted by Jason Contreras (@sowtheland), Ben Hollar (@thehollarhomestead) and Al Lumnah (@lumnahacres). Three dudes with different homesteads talking about homestead life, content creation, growing a homestead and building a life worth living for. Thanks for listening! 2025-05-2358 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPatreon Preview -- For What We Will: A Brief History of American Socialism (For the New Zealand Federation of Socialist Societies)A couple of weeks ago, Jason gave a talk to the New Zealand Federation of Socialist Societies about the history of American Socialism. Here is the audio of that talk...Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2025-04-2713 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyUnbreakable Union: Introductions (With an introduction to the introduction by Jason and Chris)Here's a bonus episode for you on what is normally an off week. Listen now to hear Jason and Chris give an introduction to the introduction of the Unbreakable Union podcast, then listen to the introduction. Unbreakable Union PodcastSend us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2025-04-0943 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyIntroducing The Unbreakable Union Podcast: The Contemporary Importance of Soviet HistoryThis week Chris talks to Jason and Matthew about their new podcast: Unbreakable Union. This ambitious project will span six seasons with roughly one decade being covered per season. Check out our episode then listen to the podcast below or on your preferred podcatcher. It should be showing up everywhere in the next few days. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2462690Also, come join our Patreon and get access to our discord! Click below:Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support th...2025-04-031h 25The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyBring the Race-War Home: Foreign Fighters, Neo-Nazi Networks, and Domestic TerrorismThis week Chris and Jason read and discussed a paper Chris wrote for a strategic studies project about neo-Nazi terror networks and their links to far-right militias in Ukraine. The influx of foreign fighters to Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion of 2022 has outpaced US intel and law enforcement agencies' ability to monitor potential radicals going to and coming from Ukraine. Far-right extremists have been drawn to the conflict in Ukraine since 2014 due to affiliated organizations that belong to a web of loosely related violent neo-fascist organizations. Several affiliated extremists have been apprehended planning terror a...2025-03-171h 11Homestead Shop TalkHomestead Shop TalkEp. 90 Staying Prepared with Jason, Ben & AlJason, Al, and Ben discuss various topics ranging from their observations about the abundance of car washes in North Carolina to the challenges and experiences of winter camping. They share personal anecdotes about weather changes, seasonal activities, and the joys and difficulties of outdoor life. The conversation flows naturally, highlighting the camaraderie among the hosts as they reflect on their homesteading experiences and the lessons learned from nature. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various topics related to farming and construction, including the frustrations of bureaucracy, the challenges of building a custom walk-in cooler, and the anticipation of fresh...2025-03-141h 06Homestead Shop TalkHomestead Shop TalkEp. 90 Staying Prepared with Jason, Ben & AlJason, Al, and Ben discuss various topics ranging from their observations about the abundance of car washes in North Carolina to the challenges and experiences of winter camping. They share personal anecdotes about weather changes, seasonal activities, and the joys and difficulties of outdoor life. The conversation flows naturally, highlighting the camaraderie among the hosts as they reflect on their homesteading experiences and the lessons learned from nature. In this conversation, the speakers discuss various topics related to farming and construction, including the frustrations of bureaucracy, the challenges of building a custom walk-in cooler, and the anticipation of fresh...2025-03-141h 06The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPATREON PREVIEW: Regrettable Geopolitics 03/01/2025 (Ukraine: Trump vs Zelensky, Manpower Crisis, Dictatorship, Attritional Warfare)Welcome to a new series that we are trying out for Patrons. This is a lightly edited casual conversation between Jason and Chris about Geopolitics. We aren't really preparing for these by doing a lot of research and we certainly aren't doing much editing. We are going to try to do these semi-regularly and hopefully we can figure out how to do video versions as well.Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2025-03-0325 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPatreon Preview -- A Refutation of All Judgements... (A Discussion of the film by Guy Debord)So, you think you had some judgments? TOO BAD THEY ARE ALL REFUTED!This week Jason and Andrew watched and discussed Guy Debord's follow up to his Society of the Spectacle film, which is essentially a clapback at his haters. As any good Regrettable discussion goes, the film was the anchor, but the topics ranged far and wide. Enjoy!Refutation of All the Judgements, Pro or Con, Thus Far Rendered on the Film “The Society of the Spectacle" (1975)https://www.ubu.com/film/debord_refutation.html Send us a message (sorry we...2025-02-1920 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPatreon Preview -- Film Review: The Society of the Spectacle (w/Grindhaus Podcast)This is an old episode of our friend Andrew's podcast that was recorded a few years ago. The podcast is now defunct, but we thought y'all deserved to hear it. In this episode Jason and Andrew watched and discussed Guy Debord's 1974 film version of The Society of the Spectacle.Enjoy and Happy New Year.Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2025-01-0221 minStrategy with JasonStrategy with JasonLoyal Employees Create Loyal Customers ft. Ben JeffreysTune in for another exciting episode of Driven Loyalty, sponsored by Podium —your partner in enhancing customer communication and driving business growth. 🎧 In this episode, Jason Harris sits down with Ben Jeffreys of Hallman Auto Group, where Jason & Ben break down how a legendary brand like Hallman Auto have engineered customer loyalty. 👉 Powered by Podium, redefining customer connection. Visit: https://www.podium.com/swj/ #DrivenLoyalty #Podium #AIAssistants #CustomerRetention #AutomotiveInnovation2024-12-1334 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyClass Struggle & Christian Love: Herbert McCabe & Marxist ChristianityKicking off Year VII, Chris and Ben are joined by Daniel Saunders to discuss Herbert McCabe's Class Struggle and Christian Love. The intention was also to cover pieces by Dennis Turner and Terry Eagleton but time got away from them, so Daniel will have to return again...Herbert McCabe: The Class Struggle and Christian Love https://www.christiansocialism.com/2020/05/14/herbert-mccabe-class-struggle-capitalism-marxism-christianity/More of Daniel:Ideology, Fetishism, Apophaticism: Marxist Criticism & Christianityhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/220523/episodes/14978167-ideology-fetishism-apophaticism-marxist-criticism-and-christianity-with-daniel-saundersIdeology, Fetishism, Apophaticism: Marxist Criticism and Christianity:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi...2024-12-041h 31DFY Mastery: Expert Strategies for Limitless Success In Business And LifeDFY Mastery: Expert Strategies for Limitless Success In Business And LifeFranchising Success: Insights from Drip Bar CEO Ben CrosbieEpisode Summary: In this insightful episode of Jason Drone's podcast, listeners are introduced to the fascinating world of franchising through the lens of Ben Crosbie, CEO of The Drip Bar, and Zor 411. Jason and Ben dive deep into the intricacies of franchise development, sharing valuable stories and strategies that have driven success in creating and scaling franchise systems. Whether you're a business owner considering franchising or an investor exploring opportunities, this episode offers invaluable guidance. Throughout the discussion, Ben Crosbie outlines the critical factors he looks for in a potential franchise opportunity, such as proof of concept...2024-10-0814 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyFrom Dawn to Decadence: Doom 2024 (Episode 1.5 -- BONUS) *UNLOCKED*This is an impromptu episode recorded by Jason and Varn where they discuss their dissatisfaction with the general situation of American and world politics. It roughly fits in with the subject matter of our Dawn to Decadence series, so here ya go! Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2024-08-131h 36High Spirits: The Cannabis Business PodcastHigh Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast#053 - What Kamala Means for Cannabis and Criminal Justice Reform w/ Jason Ortiz of The Last Prisoner ProjectSend us a text🌿 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦? 🌿Join Ben and AnnaRae this week on High Spirits as we delve into the potential impacts of Kamala Harris' leadership on the cannabis industry and criminal justice reform. With President Biden stepping aside, Kamala Harris' role could become pivotal in shaping the future policies that would significantly affect both the cannabis industry and ongoing criminal justice reform efforts.🚀 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:As we navigate these changing political tides, our guest, Jason Ortiz, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Last Prisoner Project, brings a deeply personal and professional perspective to the discussion. We'll revisit Kamala Harris' stance during the 2020 campaign, examine the current state of criminal justice reform, and speculate on how Harris might influence future policies related to cannabis.💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:𝘒...2024-08-0158 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPatreon Preview -- Doom 2024 (From Dawn to Decadence, Ep 1.5)This is an impromptu episode recorded by Jason and Varn where they discuss their dissatisfaction with the general situation of world politics.Check out Varn Vlog here: https://www.patreon.com/varnvlog/postsSend us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2024-07-2130 minBen ThinkingBen Thinking#89 - Jason Allen - Be the Successor, Being a Successful entrepreneurIn Episode #89 of the "Ben Thinking" podcast, host Ben Nevares interviews Jason Allen, a successful entrepreneur, and business leader, about the essential steps to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Jason shares his personal journey, overcoming challenges, and achieving entrepreneurial success. Key Highlights: Overcoming Challenges: Learn how Jason navigated obstacles and setbacks on his path to success. Leadership and Vision: Discover the importance of having a clear vision and strong leadership skills in building a thriving business. Innovation and Adaptability: Understand how to stay ahead in a competitive market by embracing innovation and being adaptable to change. Building a Strong Team: Explore...2024-07-191h 14The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPatreon Preview -- Boundless and Bottomless Seas: Dugin's 4th Political Theory (Part V)Jason, Varn, and Sean KB continue the forced march through the Aleksander Dugin's Fourth Political Theory.Check out Varn Vlog here:https://www.patreon.com/varnvlog/postsCheck out Antifada here:https://www.patreon.com/theantifadaSend us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2024-06-0730 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyOn Liberal Socialism: Results and ProspectsThis week Jason and Kevin discuss the Liberal Socialism; what it is, where it comes from,  its impact on the development of the left, its prospects, and its limitations. What Is Liberal Socialism?https://www.liberalcurrents.com/what-is-liberal-socialism/ The Idea of a Liberal Socialismhttps://www.socialeurope.eu/the-idea-of-a-liberal-socialismLiberal Socialism Now https://aeon.co/essays/the-case-for-liberal-socialism-in-the-21st-centuryToward A Liberal Socialism?https://www.dissentmagazine.org/article/toward-a-liberal-socialism/ S...2024-05-131h 06The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPatreon Preview -- Boundless and Bottomless Seas: Dugin's 4th Political Theory (Part IV)Jason, Varn, and Sean are back and talking Fourth Political Theory once again.  Check out Varn Vlog:https://www.patreon.com/varnvlog/postsCheck out the ANTIFADA:https://www.patreon.com/theantifadaSend us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2024-05-0130 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyIdeology, Fetishism, Apophaticism: Marxist Criticism and Christianity with Daniel SaundersThe Marxist/Christian dialogue continues! This week Jason and Ben sat down with Daniel Saunders to discuss an article he wrote called Ideology, Fetishism, Apophaticism: Marxist Criticism and Christianity:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/nbfr.12642 Daniel's paper "explores Christianity’s ambiguous relationship to capitalism by engaging Marx’s notion of the fetishism of commodities as a way of rethinking Marxism’s critique of religion from the standpoint of political economy. "Other Daniel stuff can be found here:https://daniel-saunders.com/Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here...2024-04-291h 40The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPatreon Preview -- Boundless & Bottomless Seas: Dugin's 4th Political Theory (Part III)Jason and Varn are joined again by Sean KB of Antifida and continue with their close reading of The Fourth Political Theory by Alexander Dugin. Check out Varn Vlog:https://www.patreon.com/varnvlog/postsCheck out the ANTIFADA:https://www.patreon.com/theantifadaSend us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2024-03-2133 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPatreon Preview -- Boundless & Bottomless Seas: The Nature of American ConservatismThis week Jason and Varn sat down to have a primer discussion about the different types of American Conservatism. Don't worry, we will be back later this month with more Dugin. Check out Varn Vlog here: https://www.patreon.com/varnvlogSend us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2024-03-0833 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPatreon Preview -- Boundless & Bottomless Seas: Dugin's 4th Political Theory (Part II)Jason and Varn continue with their close reading of The Fourth Political Theory by Alexander Dugin. **This is a 30m preview of a 3 hour long episode**Check out Varn Vlog here:https://www.patreon.com/varnvlog/postsSend us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2024-02-0133 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPreview -- From 78: Jason's Talk with Neil of Inform:PodcastThis episode of InForm:Podcast is a re-release and cross-post of an older interview done with From78 (of Lost Horizons fame). It was originally posted several lifetimes ago, in 2020, but has been re-released by InForm so we decided to promote it here.Go check out the full episode: https://www.surplusjouissance.com/inform-podcast/Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2024-01-2508 minAll Good Things with Jason NashAll Good Things with Jason NashJason defends Tiktok Live, Zach Justice ("Dropouts") and The Guys Hit a Sex PartyFor concert & sports tickets: Get $20 off your first @SeatGeek order when you use my code "NASH"Download the Seat Geek app here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seatgeek.android&hl=en_US&gl=USOn today’s All Good Things podcast Jason welcomes Zach Justice (“Dropouts" podcast) Brandon Calvillo & Vincent Marcus to talk about all the drama surrounding Jason and Tiktok Live. Plus, Zach gets bumped by Bill Burr and Kumail Nanjani at the Comedy Store, Jason almost gets beat up working with the Impractical Jokers and Brandon and Ja...2024-01-2256 minAll Good Things with Jason NashAll Good Things with Jason NashZach Justice Leaving Dropouts, Jason Defends Tiktok LIve & the Guys Go to a Seggs Party (w/ Brandon Calvillo and Vincent Marcus)For concert & sports tickets: Get $20 off your first @SeatGeek order when you use my code "NASH"Download the Seat Geek app here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seatgeek.android&hl=en_US&gl=USOn today’s podcast Jason welcomes Zach Justice (“Dropouts Podcast”) Brandon Calvillo and Vincent Marcus to talk about all the drama surrounding Jason and Tik Tok Live. Plus, Zach gets bumped by Bill Burr and Kumail Nanjani at the Comedy Store, Jason almost gets beat up working with the Impractical Jokers and Brandon and Jason he...2024-01-221h 04THE ECOMMERCE EDGE Podcast with Jason GreenwoodTHE ECOMMERCE EDGE Podcast with Jason GreenwoodE322:🎙️BUILDING A NEW KIND OF SHOPIFY BRAND SUCCESS ACCELERATOR | BEN SHARF - PLATTER | THE ECOMMERCE EDGE Podcast Ben (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-sharf-b554a5b3) is Co-Founder of Platter - https://www.platter.co Platter is an eCommerce success accelerator for Shopify merchants Platter provides a turn-key high performing Shopify theme and app based suite of functionality that ensures high conversion rates, low friction and high customer retention out of the box Platter sets merchants up for success on Shopify from day 1 In this episode, Jason & Ben discuss how the Platter team identified a gap in the current Shopify ecosystem where new (and established) merchants and their partners treated each implementation as a bespoke solution and...2024-01-1948 minHackers IncorporatedHackers IncorporatedBuilding the HEY Calendar with Jason Fried37signals have talked a lot about how they build new features for existing products using Shape Up, where they carefully hammer the scope to avoid letting anything ever drag on for more than six weeks. But there's not a lot of information out there about how they approach new product development, where it can take over a year to actually get the first version out the door. In this episode, Adam goes deep with Jason Fried about building and shipping their new HEY Calendar product, and whether or not Shape Up was part of that process.2024-01-1751 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPatreon Preview -- Boundless & Bottomless Seas (Episode 0)Varn and Jason discuss this new collaborative project "Boundless and Bottomless Seas" and discuss why talking about Dugin and his Fourth Political Theory is worth doing. This is episode was recorded before the first episode of the series and is meant to be a sort of primer and introduction to the project.Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2024-01-1514 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPatreon Preview -- Boundless and Bottomless Seas: Dugin's 4th Political Theory (Part I)Sean KB from the Antifada joins Jason and Varn for a new series that examines the work of right wing thinkers. This week they are discussing  the first chapter of  Alexander Dugin's, 'The Fourth Political Theory' to break down and understand why people from all over the political spectrum are influenced by this seminal work of post-fascist thought. **This is a 30m preview of a 2.5 hour long episode**Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2024-01-0430 minHackers IncorporatedHackers IncorporatedBuilding the right team with Jason FriedAdam wants to start the process of growing the team at Tailwind Labs, but knowing exactly who, when, and how to hire people (and have them actually work out) is a lot harder than expected. In this episode, he sits down with Jason Fried, founder and CEO of 37signals, to get all of Jason's best advice about hiring.Timestamps(00:00) - Talking hiring with Jason Fried (02:04) - Knowing when it's time to hire (04:57) - Grouping different responsibilities into single roles (11:49) - Example: Delegating some of Adam's responsibilities at Tailwind Labs (20:47) - Hiring to get more done...2023-10-261h 11The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPatreon Preview: Replacing the Dead by Mie NakachiBack with another book that Chris read in grad school, this time we are dealing with the problem of repopulating the Soviet Union after the Second World War. Please forgive the intermittent audio problems with Jason's track, we are still trying to figure out how to record in the same room and actually make it sound good.Mie Nakachi. Replacing the Dead : The Politics of Reproduction in the Postwar Soviet Union. New York, Ny: Oxford University Press, 2021.Head over to our Patreon and join for $2 a month to hear the whole episode and j...2023-08-2804 minStrategy with JasonStrategy with JasonManagers vs Leaders, Dealership Stories, Leads vs Conversations | Strategy With Jason | Ben FreedmanOn this episode of the Strategy with Jason Podcast, Ben Freedman joins Jason to discuss the difference between manager and leaders, how dealerships can tell better stories and focusing on meaningful conversations rather than leads. www.strategywithjason.com for more content, bookings and information. Listen To The Full Podcast Episode Here: Apple Podcast: Spotify: YouTube: https://youtu.be/S_N7n3UkTw0 Digital Dealership Solutions: ddsolutions.ca Strategy With Jason: strategywithjason.com Bell2Bell: bell2bell.ca Listen To The Strategy With Jason Podcast: Apple Podcast: apple.co/3IwlT3v Spotify: spoti.fi/3fT8V3H Soundcloud: bit.ly/347rnDb ...2023-08-1534 minHackers IncorporatedHackers IncorporatedRevisiting "The Ideal Bootstrapped Business" with Jason CohenJason Cohen’s talk “Designing the Ideal Bootstrapped Business” from 2013 is a classic in the bootstrapper canon. In this episode, Jason joins Adam and Ben to see how the talk holds up a decade after its creation. Timestamps00:00 Intro00:27 Designing the ideal bootstrapped business06:53 Recurring revenue vs one-off sales13:30 Getting all the LTV up front18:31 Product validation24:56 Creating a cash machine26:05 Where does growth come from?41:25 Annual prepays46:41 Increasing your prices51:56 What new advice is there since this talk?59:00 What about freemium?01:03:39 What happens next?2023-03-251h 24The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyNo Royal Road: Neo-Feudalism, or the Fuzzy Edges of Capitalism (Part II)No Royal Road is back!Varn joins Chris and Jason to discuss the second part of Evegny Morozov's  "Critique of Techno-Feudal Reason."  Check out Varn Vlog here:https://www.patreon.com/varnvlogSend us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2023-03-192h 21The Back of the RangeThe Back of the RangeJason Payne - Mercer Men's Golf CoachMy guest on this episode is Jason Payne from Mercer University.   Coach Payne has his hands in everything, but what's really great....as you'll figure out relatively quickly, is that he likes to have fun.  He has had coaching stints at Georgia, Charleston Southern, and is back at Mercer helps lead the program to a conference championship. Jason Payne - Mercer UniversityAny Given Tuesday - Official Website The Story Within - The 2022 U.S. Amateur Documentary - Available Now on Youtube! The Back of the Range Collection at Imperial SportsCOUPON CODE: BOTR15 for...2023-03-161h 07Learn Speak TeachLearn Speak TeachLST #58: Jason Marc Campbell || Selling With LoveLearn Speak Teach Episode #58 with Jason Marc Campbell - Full Show Notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/jasonmarccampbell/ - In today’s episode, Ben Albert is joined by Jason Marc Campbell. Jason is an Educational Consultant and the author of Selling with Love: Earn with Integrity and Expand Your Impact. He discusses the 5 ‘loves’ in selling you should have to build a successful selling process. Moreover, he explains how to shift focus from yourself to your customers and their needs. Tune in! - Listen up for the following: [00:41] Introduction to the episode [02:57] Introducing today’s guest; Jason Marc Campbell [06:48] The mean...2023-03-081h 06Real Business ConnectionsReal Business ConnectionsJason Marc Campbell || Selling With Love (LST #58)Learn Speak Teach Episode #58 with Jason Marc Campbell - Full Show Notes at: https://realbusinessconnections.com/episode/jasonmarccampbell/ - In today’s episode, Ben Albert is joined by Jason Marc Campbell. Jason is an Educational Consultant and the author of Selling with Love: Earn with Integrity and Expand Your Impact. He discusses the 5 ‘loves’ in selling you should have to build a successful selling process. Moreover, he explains how to shift focus from yourself to your customers and their needs. Tune in! - Listen up for the following: [00:41] Introduction to the episode [02:57] Introducing today’s guest; Jason Marc Campbell [06:48] The mean...2023-03-081h 06The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyNo Royal Road: Neo-Feudalism, or the Fuzzy Edges of Capitalism -- Part INo Royal Road is back! Varn joins Chris and Jason to discuss Evegny Morozov's  "Critique of Techno-Feudal Reason." This is the first of what will probably be a multi part series.  Check out Varn Vlog here: https://www.patreon.com/varnvlogSend us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2023-02-061h 49Property Management Growth with DoorGrowProperty Management Growth with DoorGrowThe Renter Experience In Property Management With Ben DohertyLeasing is one of the hardest aspects of property management. What if you had a way to offload some or all of your tasks related to leasing? Today, property management growth expert Jason Hull chats with Ben from Sunroom. This service allows property managers to offload leasing to leasing professionals who care about property managers, owners, and tenants. You’ll Learn… [01:26] Offloading Leasing: What is Sunroom? [09:01] ShowMojo, Tenant Turner, vs. Sunroom, oh my! [016:35] Better ways to do Property Showings [020:23] How Sunroom Vets Tenants Better [24:21] Integrating with...2022-12-0946 minThe Renegade Lawyer PodcastThe Renegade Lawyer PodcastAuthenticity and the Value of Storytelling with Jason EpsteinIn a world of 800 pound gorillas, authenticity means everything. Premier Law Group’s Jason Epstein and Ben Glass discuss how and why you need to get “your true self” out there to attract both clients and team members. We also discuss the value of storytelling in your marketing to build a small personal injury law firm. Jason has been a part of Great Legal Marketing's highest-level mastermind group for over a decade.Jason Epstein holds decades of experience in representing personal injury clients. Jason has been featured in various national and local media, where his passion for person...2022-11-1032 minAcquiredAcquiredACQ Sessions: Jason CalacanisWe kick off ACQ Sessions with the-behind-the-scenes story of All-in, from the world’s greatest moderator himself Jason Calacanis. ACQ Sessions is our new, occasional “MTV Unplugged” version of Acquired: a great IRL guest, a bottle (or two) of wine, and no script. We talk about everything you’d imagine we would over wine with JCal — All-In, bestie relationships, money & politics in Silicon Valley, who his influences and mentors have been (one surprise — the great Fred Wilson of USV!), what motivates him to keep grinding and why, at age 50+ when he could easily be winding down he’s instead speeding up in...2022-10-042h 30The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyFear of Evil, Dread of Death (Liquid Fear Part 1) -- Featuring the Return of JasonHappy October! Its what they call spooky season so it is only fitting that we dive into a book about Fear. This is a work of left sociology by heavyweight Polish intellectual and dissident Marxist, Zygmunt Bauman who is a harsh critic of late capitalist modernity. From the publisher's note:"Modernity was supposed to be the period in human history when the fears that pervaded social life in the past could be left behind and human beings could at last take control of their lives and tame the uncontrolled forces of the social and natural...2022-10-031h 59The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPatreon Preview: Hangin' Out With JasonJason is out of the rehab facility and convalescing with our sister, so we decided to do a little test recording to see how it felt to be podcasting again after a coma and traumatic brain injury. We decided it went pretty alright and will be back soon with some episodes.This isn't a real episode, but we have part two of our reading group coming soon and Jason and I will be recording part three of our Czechoslovak socialism series this month as well. Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). 2022-09-2102 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyRed Theology (Part V- Final): Revolutionary Christianity With East Asian CharacteristicsWelcome to the fifth and final part of our reading series on Roland Boer's Red Theology: On the Christian Communist Tradition. We are joined by our Comrades in Christ, Mir and Ben, for a set of chapters dealing with the Taiping Revolution, Chinese Christian Marxism, and Christianity in the DPRK.We are missing Jason on this podcast, but hopefully, he will be back some time this month.   Boer, Roland. Red Theology: On the Christian Communist Tradition. Studies in Critical Research on Religion . Haymarket Books, 2020.Music:  Han Lei, Qi Jianbo, and  Fan Xiaobin- The Vast...2022-09-122h 19The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyRed Theology (Part IV): The Possibility of Religious RevolutionWelcome to the fourth part of our reading series on Roland Boer's Red Theology: On the Christian Communist Tradition. We are joined by our Comrades in Christ, Mir and Ben, for a set of chapters dealing with Althusser's Christianity, Farnham Maynard, and the God-building Project of Anatoly Lunacharsky.We are missing Jason on this podcast, but hopefully, he will be back in a month or two. Until then we will wrap up this series without him.  Boer, Roland. Red Theology: On the Christian Communist Tradition. Studies in Critical Research on Religion . Haymarket Books, 2020.Mu...2022-08-232h 20Worlds Worst Wrestling PodcastWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastOde to Vinnie MacAfter a long hiatus, Jason, Ben, and Dan are back to talk about the latest in the world of professional wrestling. This week they discuss Vince McMahon's retirement from WWE, Ric Flair's last match, and crabs.2022-07-301h 03The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyRed Theology (Part III): Heilsgeschichte, History, and MarxismWelcome to the third part of our reading series on Roland Boer's Red Theology: On the Christian Communist Tradition. We are joined by our Comrades in Christ, Mir and Ben, for the third set of chapters dealing with the contradictory legacy of Martin Luther and Marx's secular eschaton. This episode was recorded before Jason's accident, but I have just now gotten around to mixing and uploading it. It has been a crazy month, but we are hoping to get back in the swing of things soon. Jason won't be able to podcast again until probably September at...2022-07-201h 32Living Your GreatnessLiving Your Greatness#70 Jason Hillcoat: The Road to Conquering 48-Hour Fitness Challenges, Breaking a World Swimming Record and Fundraising for the “Little Warrior”Jason Hillcoat is a Canadian, endurance sports athlete. Over the last two years, Jason has raised over $35,000 for the Montreal Children's hospital. Jason has successfully done this by challenging himself to do endurance sporting challenges such as Ironman competitions, the David Goggins 4x4x48 challenge and his latest 48-hour swim. His goal is to keep raising money and awareness for a cause that means the world to him.  In this episode, Jason talks about his formative years growing up and what inspired him to become a Canadian endurance sports athlete. He then discusses why he has dedicated s...2022-07-1037 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyRed Theology (Part II): Omnia Sunt CommuniaWelcome to the second part of our reading series on Roland Boer's Red Theology: On the Christian Communist Tradition. We are joined by our Comrades in Christ, Mir and Ben, for the second set of chapters dealing with the contradictory legacies of St, Paul, Martin Luther, and John Calvin. Boer, Roland. Red Theology: On the Christian Communist Tradition. Studies in Critical Research on Religion . Haymarket Books, 2020.Music: John Brown's Body- Paul RobesonSend us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2022-05-311h 20The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyRed Theology (Part I): Christian Communism as Political MythWelcome to the first part of our reading series on Roland Boer's Red Theology: On the Christian Communist Tradition. We are joined by our Comrades in Christ, Mir and Ben for the first two chapters, which mostly deal with Karl Kautsky's writings about early Christianity and how it informs the communist tradition.Boer, Roland. Red Theology: On the Christian Communist Tradition. Studies in Critical Research on Religion . Haymarket Books, 2020.Music: Ktož jsú boží bojovníci written by Jan Čapek z Klatov in 15th Century as a battle anthem for the Hussite rebels. Send us a me...2022-05-0251 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyMarxism in Dialogue With ChristianityOnce again, we continue our unending project of reuniting the cold and the warm streams of Marxism. This time we are joined by our comrade Ben to talk about the need for a dialogue between Marxism and Christianity. We once again ask what Christians can learn from the liberatory message of Marxism and what Marxists may be able to take away from the liberatory message of Christianity. Marxists and Christians: The Fate of the Dialogue The Urgency of Marxist-Christian Dialogue by Herbert Aptheker; Marxism and Radical Religion: Essays toward a Revolutionary Humanity by Thomas Dean; Jo...2022-04-061h 17The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyThe Farce of American Socialism: The American Socialist Movement, Part IIThis week Jason continues to teach us about the history of American socialism. We pick up with the collapse of the old left, discuss the birth of the New Left, the New Communist Movement, and end with the End of History and the turn inward.Dennis, Peggy. The Autobiography of an American Communist: A Personal View of a Political Life, 1925-1975. Lawrence Hill Books, 1977.Bernstein, Walter. Inside Out: A Memoir of the Blacklist. Da Capo Press, 1996.Isserman, Maurice. If I Had A Hammer: The Death of the Old Left and the Birth of...2022-01-261h 26The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyThe Tragedy of American Socialism: The American Socialist Movement (Part I)This week Jason teaches us about the history of American socialism. We start with the beginnings of the movement in the late 19th century and ends just after the Second World War. Cannon, James P. The History of American Trotskyism, 1928-1938 : Report of a participant. New York: Pathfinder, 2002.Drucker, Peter. Max Shachtman and His Left : A Socialist's Odyssey Through the "American century. Amherst: Prometheus, 2001.Foner, Philip S. The Great Labor Uprising of 1877. New York: Pathfinder, 2002.Ginger, Ray. The Bending Cross : A biography of Eugene Victor Debs. Chicago, Ill: Haymarket...2021-12-161h 04Living Your GreatnessLiving Your Greatness#38 Jason Hardrath: Completing The Washington Bulger List and Setting A New Fastest Know Time (FKT) of 100 Peaks in 50 Days Jason Hardrath is an Oregon-based physical education teacher who climbed his way into Pacific Nortwest mountaineering history by scaling all of Washington's 100 tallest peaks in just 50 days, 23 hours and 43 minutes. This list of 100 peaks, commonly referred to as “Bulger’s List,” has only been completed by 84 people. Most who complete the list, which was created in 1980, take four to ten or more years to complete it. The previous speed record for the feat had been 1 year, 1 month, 15 days before Hardrath blew that apart by doing the entire challenge in less than two months. In thi...2021-10-2940 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPunk is Dead and So Are We: Introducing A Fine Old ConflictThis week Chris joins Jason on another one of his side projects, A Fine Old Conflict, which he does with our friend and comrade, Matthew. The guys talk about their shared background of punk rock/pop-culture and whether or not the new Refused album was any good.  If you enjoy this discussion, please check out A Fine Old Conflict .  Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2021-09-281h 04Threads Podcast: Life UnfilteredThreads Podcast: Life UnfilteredEp. 146 || Ben and Jason talk about a stolen bike, relationship dynamics, rage, and a dead body.Buckle up, this episode is a bit of a doozy! Ben and Jason catch up on life and along the way debrief some challenges they encountered in their friendship. Listen in as Ben shares how his bike was stolen, and returned! Jason shares about how things are going in his relationships as he seeks to be more calm and level headed. The guys also explore some ongoing conversations between them and their friend Mike, who Ben went to college with. Ben and Jason wrap things up by giving a mental health update. Ben went completely off script, w...2021-09-171h 15The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyThe New Moment In Marxism: Introducing The Measures TakenThis week we would like to introduce to you to The Measures Taken. The Measures Taken is a podcast about the intellectual history of  the key debates that occurred in Marxism and it also happens to be one of Jason's side projects. All of the contributors to the podcast come from different corners of the American left and believe that they have all been miseducated. This podcast is an attempt at self education and an encouragement for others to do the same. https://www.themeasurestaken.org/Send us a message (sorry we can't r...2021-09-061h 12Threads Podcast: Life UnfilteredThreads Podcast: Life UnfilteredEp. 139 || Mike and Jason (Ben is on vacation) sit down for a personal format episode and talk beards, Tupelo Honey, how we fight like girls, and break room therapy.Ben is on vacation so Mike and Jason sit down for a personal format episode and talk beards, Tupelo Honey, how we fight like girls, and break room therapy.  Jason gets pretty vulnerable and talks about something in his past that changed a lot of things in his life. Mike talks about his dad and the struggle he had with him growing up. --- You'll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they've faced on their journey through life. It doesn't m...2021-07-301h 09The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyThe Internet and its Consequences...This week we discuss an article by Ben Davis in Salvage Journal titled The Anarchist in the Network which discusses the pitfalls of organizing in the age of the internet. The extreme atomization of our society has been exacerbated by our social media addictions and our methods of organization against capitalism have suffered as a result. While calls for protests may go viral and enormous crowds may turn out, they lack to coherence needed to bring sustained pressure to bear.  There really is no substitute for the patience, discipline, and efficacy that comes from the self organization of the w...2021-07-291h 16The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyLet America be America Again... For OnceThis week we continue our series on republicanism and Marxism by discussing the complicated legacy of the American Revolution. Like the bourgeois project as a whole, the historical consequences of the American Revolution have had mixed results. Simultaneously spurring on the cause of human freedom and stifling it, the American Revolution was pregnant with a creative and destructive spirit. As the American Empire appears to be in decline, we ask whether or not things could have gone, or could still go, in another direction. Check out Matthew and Jason's Podcast: A Fine Old Conflict ...2021-07-141h 03Worlds Worst Wrestling PodcastWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastOnce you know, you know....Do we know to much? This week the boys discuss and debate if the modern wrestling fan knows way to much. Should we just watch and be fans? Listen to the show and hit us up on Facebook with your opinion.We Talk about the week that was and what we think might happen leading into WWE Fastlane and AEW Revolution.This weeks Ben has a fun fact about the death of kayfabe.2021-03-011h 01Worlds Worst Wrestling PodcastWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastWhat Could've Been!! The Dream Matches That Never HappenedWith all the cross promotional comings and goings, this week we discuss the matches we never got to see. Who we would've liked to square off in cross promotional matched from back in the day.We review the last few weeks including the Royal Rumble and get into some fun facts with Ben.2021-02-161h 04Worlds Worst Wrestling PodcastWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastRoyal Rumble Ramblings and PredictionsAs we begint he road to Wretlemania, the lads look back at their favourite Rumble moments and make a few predictions on this years event. Ben has a Rumble fun fact, and will the Patu answer the challenge of the Krusher2021-01-311h 15Worlds Worst Wrestling PodcastWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastTwo's a Couple, Three's Good TimesIt's season 2 of the WWWP. Ya boys are back to chat about their favourite pro wrestling power couples. Ben brings us another amazing fun fact and we see what everyone has been up to over the holidays. Jason has moved to Mac, so there is a small issue with sound in this episiode.2021-01-1959 minSkipped on ShuffleSkipped on ShuffleBen Folds Five - "Air" The fifty-fifth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Air” by Ben Folds Five off the 1998 soundtrack Godzilla: The Album. Ben Folds Five — a quirky rock trio led by pianist and main songwriter Ben Folds — came to the music scene as alternative rock was peaking. The band’s self-titled debut in 1993 stood out by eschewing guitars and presenting quirky piano-based pop tunes with humor and harmonies in sharp contrast to the rock music dominating radio at the time. While associated with funny songs about a variety of eccentric characters, Ben Folds Five did have a more...2021-01-1846 minThank You, Now What?Thank You, Now What?16. Jason BrezlerJason served as a Marine Corps Engineer Officer in Iraq and Afghanistan. After five years on active duty, he transitioned to the reserves while getting to fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming a New York City Firefighter. Jason also founded Leadership Under Fire, a leadership and human performance training organization.Support Thank You, Now What?Links:Home - Leadership Under FireThank You, Now What? is creating a biweekly podcast! | PatreonThank You, Now What?2020-12-221h 12Knitted HeartKnitted HeartE17 | Jason Vanderhoven | "How a Dream About Brewed Chocolate Changed My Life."In this episode Ben speaks with Jason Vanderhoven,  founder of the brewed Chocolate company, Choffy.  At the height of his battle with chronic Lyme disease Ben's doctor told him to quit drinking coffee and start drinking Choffy to boost my immune system and pave a wider path for his body to heal itself.  After several years of  phone correspondence with  Jason Ben realized that Jason has too much to say about how Choffy is the healthiest and best tasting  coffee substitute out there; the true 'pick me up' our bodies can  depend on to keep...2020-12-1855 minWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastSurvivor Series PredictionsEpiside 17 sees your boys take a look into the future to predict what will happen at WWEs annual Survivor Series. Dan comes in with a massive "I  could be wrong" and Ben cuts a long story short with his "Fun Fact"2020-11-191h 10Worlds Worst Wrestling PodcastWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastDon't call it a belt!...It's a title!!This week Jayz, Dan and a drunk Ben tackle their most favourite title belts and discuss what bshould make a come back and what should be confined to history. Ben gets bleeped out of his fun fact and we discuss Only Fans!!2020-10-0556 minWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastKrusher vs Patu in a Wooden Spoon MatchThis week ya boys catch up with an actual wrestler!! NAW (https://www.facebook.com/NawNewAgeWrestling/) Heavyweight Champion, Jason "Krusher" Cole (https://www.facebook.com/JasonKrusherCole/) joins the podcast to give us some insight into the business and the Melbourne Indy scene. We talk through the week that was including Romans new teeth and Chris Benoits return to RAW!2020-08-311h 02Worlds Worst Wrestling PodcastWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastPopping Hard!!This week the boys discuss moments in professional wrestling that had them up off the seat, the no selling debacle of HBK on the go home RAW before summerslam, and Ben talks old school WCW with another "Fun Fact" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syAM8LiUrlc)2020-08-241h 02Worlds Worst Wrestling PodcastWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastFantasy BookingThis week Dan & Ben have a crack at booking a full year from RAW after Wrestlemania, through to the following Wrestlemania. Do you think Vince should give them a job??2020-08-1752 minWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastCotroversialy ControversialWe're back!! In the actual episode 5 we discuss controversial wrestling story lines, bad booking and interesting gimmicks. Dan debuts "I may be wrong" and we have another "Fun Fact" with Ben.2020-08-1249 minWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastEveryone Loves a Good FinishThis week Jayz, Ben & Dan brave early audio issues to discuss the best and worst tag team finishing moves. Ben has another fun fact and we briefly touch on the week in Wrasl'n12020-07-1951 minWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastSummerslam '92Jason, Ben & Dan review Summerslam 1992 from Wembly... Stadium not Park. The debut of "Ben's Fun Fact"2020-07-1251 minWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastTop 5's: Un-crowned World ChampsWelcome to episode 2!! This week Jason, Ben & Dan discuss their personal top 5 professional wrestlers to never hold a major world championship, as well as strap(on) matches, and a review of week 1.2020-07-0343 minCreating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason HartmanCreating Wealth Real Estate Investing with Jason Hartman1494 FBF: Dr. Ben Carson - What We Can All Do to Save America's Future with 2016 US Presidential CandidateThis episode of FlashBack Friday was Originally Released: January 14, 2015 Today on the Creating Wealth show, Jason returns from the Meet the Masters event and tells his listeners that he still believes that investing within the United States is your best option as oppose to internationally. He also introduces his guest Dr. Ben Carson on the show where they talk about the medical system, debt, big government, and Ben's latest book entitled One Nation. Key Takeaways: [2:00] Should you invest internationally or nationally? [7:10] Arthur C Clarke once said, “The only thing we can be...2020-06-2637 minWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastWorlds Worst Wrestling PodcastDodgy Dealings & ReminisingEpisode 1!! Jason, Ben & Dan discus the raft of alligations that have surfaced against pro wrestlers this week, pay tribute to the Undertaker, and discuss their favourite angles from the 80s.2020-06-2637 minAcquiredAcquiredSpecial Episode: Jason CalacanisWe're joined by the one and only Jason Calacanis for this very special episode, wherein we chronicle Jason's journey from a kid porter in the barrooms of Brooklyn to building the largest independent media business in tech, becoming the "3rd or 4th greatest seed investor of all-time" (and the original Sequoia Scout), launching one of the top accelerators in the world, and constructing a one-man empire that may just disrupt the entire capital stack in our industry. We dive into how it all ties together, and where the money and power is shifting in the ever changing sands of...2020-04-291h 37The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyLost Horizons Network Roundtable: Well... Here we are, still, after all (EPISODE I)This week we have something special for you guys, our very first Lost Horizons Network collective podcast release, Here We Are Together, Still...After All. Join Chris and Jason from The Regrettable Century,  Adam from Red Library, and Neil from the From78 Podcast as we talk about what it means to be dialectically pessimistic. The Lost Horizons Network Podcast:https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3bf81ddRed Library Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/redlibrary/postsFrom78 Podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/from78Send us a message (sorry w...2020-04-271h 07The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPATREON TEASER: Four Theses on the ComradeThis week, Jenny, Chris, and Jason read and discussed Jodi Dean's essay: The Four Theses on the Comrade.A comrade is much more than an identity that one adopts. It is an ethos, an ideal for the collective reorganization of the world. We talk about how this is a concept that the left has abandoned and needs to find again.Head over to our Patreon and join for $2 a month to hear the full episode. Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2020-04-2302 minReal People, With Jason Dunstone - Consumer Insights, Market Research, Customers, Design Thinking and MoreReal People, With Jason Dunstone - Consumer Insights, Market Research, Customers, Design Thinking and More#49 - Ben Page - Even pubs were open in World War IIToday we are joined by Ben Page the Chief Executive of Ipsos MORI UK and Ireland, a role he has had since 2009. A frequent writer and speaker on trends, leadership and performance management, Ben has directed thousands of studies examining consumer trends and citizen behaviour. Since 1992 he has worked closely with both Conservative and Labour ministers and senior policy makers across government. A graduate of the University of Oxford, Ben is Visiting Professor at Kings College London and a fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Ben shares his observations of the dramatic changes from COVID-19 and discusses what the...2020-04-1045 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPATREON TEASER: Scattered Thoughts on Electoralism, Coronavirus, and What to Do Next With CPUSA BradJenny, Chris, and Jason sat down with our friend, rank and file union organizer, and CPUSA member Brad to talk about electoralism  and what the hell to do next.Please head over to our Patreon and subscribe for the insanely low fee of $2 a month to hear the rest.  https://www.patreon.com/theregrettablecenturySend us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2020-04-0305 minThreads Podcast: Life UnfilteredThreads Podcast: Life UnfilteredEp. 69 || Bonus Episode - Jason, Ben, Meaghan, and Brandi Talk Openly About Covid-19Brandi reached out to Jason with the brilliant idea of discussing our fears, hopes, and everything in between regarding Caronavirus/Covid-19. Tune in as we share our responses to this pandemic and look at a couple of church's response to it. We also chat about President Trump's "hot mic" before and after his live broadcast announcement, and how human he appeared. We wrap things up by sharing what gives us hope during difficult times. If current events have you stressed out and anxious to the max, consider working with an online therapist through Better Help. Click this...2020-03-161h 39The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPATREON TEASER: The Red Jacobins and the Thermidor of 1921Check out some Real Nerd Hours when Chris and Jason have a discussion about a not very well known article from an obscure Trotskyist journal written around a decade ago...It generated a little bit of a buzz, but was mostly ignored. We think that was a mistake and we are going to tell you all about why you should care about the decisions of the 10th party congress.https://www.patreon.com/posts/red-jacobins-and-29448338?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=postshareSend us a message (sorry we can't respond on...2019-09-0903 minThreads Podcast: Life UnfilteredThreads Podcast: Life UnfilteredEp. 42 || Loosey Goosey Episode - Ben & Jason finally get to sit down and chat, without interviewing a guest! Who cracks a Dad Joke in the first 30 Seconds??Ben and Jason had the opportunity to sit down and chat, just like the first episodes of Threads. Ben didn't want to follow a format for their conversation, but Jason couldn't handle recording without an outline. So Ben put a loosey goosey outline together to guide them. Even with an outline, hilarity and randomness ensued. Listen as Jason tells all about why he was jealous of Ben, and Ben spills the beans on how long it has been since he's seen the dentist. Jason thinks Ben likes getting "atta boys" and pats on the back from his...2019-08-301h 40Threads Podcast: Life UnfilteredThreads Podcast: Life UnfilteredEp. 32 || Jason & Ben Discuss Parenting Styles in the Wake of Father's Day. Jason also introduce a new segment called ...EPIC FAIL...Join us for a conversation about parenting styles, what would you do parenting scenarios, and honest reflection on our experience as parents. We also spend some time discussing the complexity of parenting traumatized / adopted children.  Jason also decided to surprise Ben with a new segment, that ultimately flopped.  Resources that guided our conversation include: Parenting Scenarios Parenting Style Quiz Heather Forbes on how Trauma Impacts Parenthood 29 Toughest Parenting Questions Answered Thank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of yo...2019-06-211h 33The Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyPATREON TEASER: Many Roads To Socialism? The Early Comintern Debates On "Workers Governments"After our Socialism From Below episode, Jason and Chris thought they could have used more time to talk about the 4th Comintern congress and the question of "Workers' Governments."What resulted is an impromptu discussion that we posted on our Patreon. Head on over and sign up for $2. Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show2019-06-0303 minThe Regrettable CenturyThe Regrettable CenturyNeither Socialism From Above, Nor Below... but definitely SocialismFrom Babeuf and Blanqui to Bakunin; from Karl Marx and Kautsky to Kropotkin, an ideological battle rages over the true nature of socialism!  But why though?This week we discuss whether or not there really are only "Two Souls of Socialism" and if idea of "socialism from below" is a useful analytical framework around which to organize our politics. Hal Draper’s “Two Souls of Socialism”https://www.marxists.org/archive/draper/1966/twosouls/ Marxism, Anarchism, & the Genealogy of “Socialism From Below”2019-05-271h 00