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Always at WarIs Trump already losing control of the Iran war? | EMERGENCY EPISODE w/Kelley VlahosOn this emergency episode of Always at War, Courtney and Alex are joined by Kelley Vlahos, Editor-in-Chief of Responsible Statecraft, to discuss the US-Israel attack on Iran and subsequent war.First, they discuss why Trump chose war over diplomacy, whether the administration is feeling a sugar high after regime change in Venezuela, and why the endgame in Tehran remains dangerously unclear. Next, they examine the fracturing of the "MAGA" coalition around the war. Kelley explains why influential voices on the right are breaking with the White House, and how the administration is "running s...
2026-03-0659 minAlways at WarThe deadly decline of US empire | GOING DEEP with Noah KulwinOn this episode of Always at War, Courtney and Alex go deep with Noah Kulwin, journalist and co-host of the hit documentary podcast Blowback, on why American interventionism thrives on the very chaos it claims to be fighting.First, they get into how Noah came to be interested in America’s role in the world, the origins of Blowback, and how chaos figures into America’s strategy to maintain global military primacy.Next, they explore how the American public has been insulated from the costs of war since the end of the draft, and what this...
2026-02-2759 minAlways at WarTrump is strangling Cuba and threatening Iran. Feel safer yet?On this episode of Always at War, Courtney and Alex dive into the Trump administration's escalating threats against Iran and Cuba, exploring why Washington seems hell-bent on repeating its regime change failures of the past.First, they examine the looming threat of war with Iran and discuss how pro-Israel figures are pushing a "poison pill" for Iran talks that would ensure their failure, sparking a new forever war that Americans don't want.Next, they shift focus to the Cuba, where the US has initiated a campaign of strangulation against the Cuban people through a fuel...
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CanConThe past, present and future of "Canadian" whiskyYou may wonder, in the middle of a trade war, why Ontario's premier was pouring out a gigantic bottle of Crown Royal whisky, the spirit perhaps associated with this country more than any other. And why Doug Ford is now threatening to remove Crown Royal products from the shelves of Ontario's liquor stores. Well ... it's complicated.
Part of it is political theatre, of course. Part of it is intimidation. And part of it is perhaps because Crown Royal is not as Canadian as you might think, and there's a decent chance that, whatever your preferred brand, your...
2026-02-0519 minAlways at WarA dystopian vision for Gaza & Canada says the quiet part loudCourtney and Alex are breaking down the latest news that explain why the U.S. remains perpetually at war — this week, courtesy of our benevolent overlords in Davos at the World Economic Forum.First, they congratulate Larry Ellison on Oracle's acquisition of TikTok and swift shadow-banning of Courtney’s account.Next, they discuss Trump's "Board of Peace" and plan to build a "New Gaza" over the ashes of a genocide — and the chilling details of what this "peace" vision could entail, from forced displacement or indentured servitude to biometric surveillance and re-education.Finally, they b...
2026-01-3041 minAlways at WarWhy did Trump REALLY attack Venezuela? | GOING DEEP with Lee SchlenkerOn this episode of Always at War, Courtney and Alex are joined by Lee Schlenker, research associate with the Global South program at the Quincy Institute, to unpack the fallout from the Trump administration’s attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro — what it means for Venezuelans, for Trump's foreign policy, and for Americans who are sick and tired of paying for these endless military adventures all over the world. First, they discuss the mechanics of military escalation and why the administration chose a violent raid over ongoing diplomatic channels. Next, they examine the pre...
2026-01-141h 15Always at WarIs the War Machine Censoring Your Social Media Feed? | GOING DEEP with Taylor LorenzCourtney and Alex go deep with tech journalist Taylor Lorenz on how social media shapes our perceptions of US foreign policy, and why war hawks like Hillary Clinton want to make it harder for Americans to get access to independent info on war and peace.First, they discuss how the internet went from being treated by US politicians as an emancipatory tool during the Arab Spring to a dangerous source of misinformation during the war on Gaza.Next, they unpack the role of social media sites like TikTok in Americans' rapidly shifting views on Israel...
2025-12-1948 minAlways at WarHillary Clinton is wrong about Gaza (again) and Ukraine diplomacy is good, actuallyCourtney and Alex are back to break down the latest stories that help explain why the US is always at war. First, they break down a pair of recent stunning statements by former Obama speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about how young people are getting the wrong ideas about Israel from the terrible images they're seeing of the genocide in Gaza. The solution, of course, is not to prevent such carnage in the first place, but to try and game and work the algorithms and apps to prevent young people from accessing in...
2025-12-0649 minAlways at WarProfiting off Venezuela regime change, Pete Hegseth’s crazy proposal, & no more US aid for Israel?!This week, Courtney and Alex discuss the news stories from around the world that caught their attention. First, they get into how American arms companies are profiting off of the push for regime change in Venezuela and the military buildup in the Carribean.Next, they unpack the Pentagon's "acquisition reform" — a terrible idea that will make it easier for the military-industrial complex to build and profit off of dysfunctional weapons (this time, with even less oversight!)Finally, they discuss the confusing messages coming from top Israeli officials. While some say they're seeking a new...
2025-11-2239 minAlways at WarThanks A Lot, Dick Cheney | GOING DEEP with Jim LobeOn this episode of Always at War, Courtney and Alex talk with Jim Lobe, contributing editor at Responsible Statecraft, about the life and legacy of Dick Cheney after his death this week at the age of 84. Together, they unpack Cheney's long and gruesome record, from working with Donald Rumsfeld to derail Kissinger's strategy of detente with the Soviet Union, to helping the perpetrators of Iran-Contra get pardoned, to selling the American people on a catastrophic invasion of Iraq. Jim also helps situate Cheney within the broader conservative foreign policy movement, arguing that he is not a...
2025-11-0651 minAlways at WarIs the Gaza Ceasefire Working with Lara FriedmanIn this episode of Always at War, hosts Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan are joined by Lara Friedman — President of the Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP) — to examine the recent Gaza ceasefire deal.Together, they discuss what makes ceasefire deals work, America's sordid history as a "peacemaker" in the Middle East, why the current deal is unlikely to restrain Israeli aggression against Palestinians in Gaza, the shifting politics on Israel in Washington, and much more. Learn more about Lara's work at fmep.org and make sure to check out the Occupied Thoughts podcast. ###
2025-10-221h 08Always at WarWashington’s Pro-War ConsensusCourtney and Alex discuss why the leaders of both of America’s major political parties still support America’s disastrous pursuit of global military primacy, and take a look at some of the individuals and interests that help uphold our crappy foreign policy consensus.###Why is America seemingly always at war? Join the Quincy Institute’s Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan as they expose the monied interests, outdated ideologies, and entrenched powers that have driven the U.S. to wage nearly 400 wars and interventions. They’ll be joined by journalists, advocates, and experts to uncover...
2025-10-0734 minAlways at WarA Tale of Two Americas with Greg GrandinIn this episode of Always at War, hosts Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan are joined by Greg Grandin — Professor of History at Yale University and author of America, América: A New History of the New World — to discuss the USA's relationship with the other America: Latin America.Together, they explore the missed opportunities for true fraternity between the two Americas, the long history of Washington using Latin America as a testing ground for its foreign policy adventurism, and how the myths and attitudes that informed various disastrous U.S. interventions in the region last century still persi...
2025-09-2451 minAlways at WarAmerica's Empire of BasesDoes having 750 military base sites all around the world make America safer—or does it just make war more convenient? In this episode of Always at War, hosts Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan reveal the costs and consequences of America's massive worldwide military footprint and examine how it enables Washington's disastrous quest to maintain global military primacy, no matter the costs. ###Why is America seemingly always at war? Join the Quincy Institute’s Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan as they expose the monied interests, outdated ideologies, and entrenched powers that have driven the U.S. to...
2025-09-0937 minAlways at WarHow Think Tanks Sell War with Ben Freeman & Nick Cleveland-StoutIn this episode of Always at War, hosts Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan are joined by the Quincy Institute's Ben Freeman & Nick Cleveland-Stout to discuss how America's top think tanks profoundly shape our country's approach to the world — and the golden opportunity these institutions represent for arms companies and foreign governments trying to buy influence over Washington's foreign policy.###Why is America seemingly always at war? Join the Quincy Institute’s Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan as they expose the monied interests, outdated ideologies, and entrenched powers that have driven the U.S. to wage nearly 400 wars...
2025-08-251h 07Always at WarGaza: Headlines vs. RealityIn this episode of Always at War, hosts Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan discuss how the headlines about Gaza in most mainstream U.S. media outlets have consistently obfuscated the reality of Israel's genocidal campaign, and downplayed America's role in enabling and defending Israeli war crimes.###Why is America seemingly always at war? Join the Quincy Institute’s Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan as they expose the monied interests, outdated ideologies, and entrenched powers that have driven the U.S. to wage nearly 400 wars and interventions. They’ll be joined by journalists, advocates, and expe...
2025-08-0829 minAlways at WarA Culture of Empire | Always at War x American PrestigeIn this episode of Always at War, hosts Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan are joined by American Prestige's Daniel Bessner to discuss how Americans have come to understand — and however begrudgingly, accept — the costs and consequences of our nation’s military empire. ###Why is America seemingly always at war? Join the Quincy Institute’s Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan as they expose the monied interests, outdated ideologies, and entrenched powers that have driven the U.S. to wage nearly 400 wars and interventions. They’ll be joined by journalists, advocates, and experts to uncover who profits fro...
2025-07-2544 minAlways at WarIran Regime Change...Again?Courtney and Alex discuss America's long and sordid history of pursuing regime change around the world in light of the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran, which triggered bipartisan calls from Washington for the Trump administration to try and topple the government in Tehran.###Why is America seemingly always at war? Join the Quincy Institute’s Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan as they expose the monied interests, outdated ideologies, and entrenched powers that have driven the U.S. to wage nearly 400 wars and interventions. They’ll be joined by journalists, advocates, and expe...
2025-07-0927 minAlways at WarHow Terrorism Works with Elizabeth BeaversCourtney and Alex speak with national security legal scholar Elizabeth Beavers about how the U.S. government defines terrorism and discuss whether America's terrorist designations and counterterrorism wars prolong conflict and advance political agendas, rather than make Americans safer. ###Why is America seemingly always at war? Join the Quincy Institute’s Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan as they expose the monied interests, outdated ideologies, and entrenched powers that have driven the U.S. to wage nearly 400 wars and interventions. They’ll be joined by journalists, advocates, and experts to uncover who profits from America’s endle...
2025-06-2759 minAlways at WarThe Eternal Causes of War | Always at War x NonZeroCourtney and Alex join Robert Wright's Nonzero podcast to discuss America's addiction to war in light of Trump's airstrikes on Iran.This episode is a special collaboration between Always at War and Nonzero. To access the full "Overtime" conversation, go to: https://www.nonzero.org/p/the-eternal-causes-of-war-robert###Why is America seemingly always at war? Join the Quincy Institute’s Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan as they expose the monied interests, outdated ideologies, and entrenched powers that have driven the U.S. to wage nearly 400 wars and interventions. They’ll be j...
2025-06-2445 minCanConGoing to the US? Here's what you need to know.Millions of Canadians are voting with their feet, and their wallets, refusing to travel to the United States this summer—or even cancelling plans they've already made. But not everyone has that luxury. Some travel may not come with cancellation options. Some Canadians need to travel south, for work or to grow their business. And others may have family across the border they need to see. Some of those might even be dual citizens, wondering when they can go home again.Between tariffs and the threat of immigration officials—one arm of which has inspired a week-long prot...
2025-06-1729 minCanConA new government, more defence spending and ... a Golden Dome?!Canada's new defence minister has promised an effort unseen since World War II to replenish and revitalize our military. How serious is he? Canada has a history of talking about improving its defence but doing very little to make it happen. Is this time different?After Jordan and Laura wonder why we're even pretending to entertain President Trump's latest and greatest attempt to add 'gold' to something, Jordan interviews Stephen Saidman a Carleton University Political Scientist in the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs and Director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network, about what this new...
2025-06-0344 minAlways at WarCongress Cashes In with Savannah WootenIn this episode of "Always at War," hosts Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan explore how congressional stock trading enables U.S. policymakers to profit off of America’s constant wars and interventions , and speak with Public Citizen’s Savannah Wooten about how the military-industrial complex works to push U.S. military spending higher and higher — now approaching $1 trillion a year.###Take a deep dive into Congressional war stock trading: https://readsludge.com/2024/09/12/here-are-the-members-of-congress-invested-in-war/ More on the Pelosi Tracker and Autopilot: https://www.salon.com/2025/03/17/pelosi-tracker-shows-us-how-to-trade-stocks-like-politicians/ How does Congress figure into the Military-Industrial Complex? Here’s a great br...
2025-05-281h 00CanConWe're talking separation now, Alberta? Really?!For a whole lot of Canadians outside the prairie province—and a good number of Albertans, too—the province's recent flirtation with an independence referendum seems ... unhelpful, to put it mildly. At a moment Canadian unity has never been more important, Alberta's premier seems to be undermining that effort. Is this a cheap political ploy? A well reasoned approach to real provincial greivances? Or something else?Jordan and Laura discuss how the rest of Canada is feeling about Alberta these days, then Jordan interviews Senator Paula Simons to get to the bottom of what's really happening in the...
2025-05-2741 minCanConThe Carney-Trump meeting and life in the disinformation economyLast week's meeting between Canada's new prime minister and his counterpart in Washington was, by recent standards, civil and non-confrontational. Mark Carney was firm in his dismissal of the 51st state rhetoric, and Trump was mostly accepting of that reality. Broadly speaking, nothing much happened, though it was good to hear a simple, "No. Never," from Canada's leader.But if you happened upon social media in the hours following the summit, that's likely not what you saw. Depending on your platform and feed, Carney was either a Canadian hero slapping down a bully, or a pathetic clown...
2025-05-1343 minAlways at WarVietnam Syndrome with Andrew BacevichIn this episode of Always at War, we examine the Vietnam War on the 50th anniversary of its effective conclusion (April 30, 1975) and explore how it established the template for America's subsequent "forever wars."Through powerful imagery and historical analysis, hosts Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan, joined by scholar Andrew Bacevich, trace the direct connections between Vietnam and the War on Terror, revealing how both conflicts shared similar patterns of mission creep, civilian casualties, unclear objectives, and inevitable American withdrawal.###See how the iconic rooftop helicopter evacuations of Saigon and Kabul, separated by nearly 50...
2025-04-3057 minAlways at WarGoing Nuclear with William HartungIn this inaugural episode of "Always at War," hosts Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan explore America's continued investment in nuclear weapons despite their catastrophic potential. With the help of Quincy Institute Senior Research Fellow and military-industrial complex expert Bill Hartung, Courtney and Alex examine how defense contractors and lobbyists influence policy decisions to maintain a $315 billion nuclear program that many experts consider unnecessary and dangerous, and investigates who benefits from these massive investments.###Explore how American politicians consistently prioritize "the strongest, most lethal fighting force" while receiving millions from the defense sector: https://w...
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American Civil War & UK HistoryAbraham Lincoln. The Assassination with (Dr. Brian Matthew Jordan)Send a textAbraham Lincoln. The Assassination with (Dr. Brian Matthew Jordan)In this episode of the American Civil War and UK History podcast, host Daz was joined by historian and author Dr. Brian Matthew Jordan to discuss the assassination of the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln.On April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, was shot by John Wilkes Booth while attending the play Our American Cousin at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. Shot in the head as he watched the play, Lincoln died of...
2025-04-1458 minCanConUntangling Canada's national security from America'sFrom intelligence services to border control to the military and everything in between, Canada has designed its national security infrastructure to work in concert with the United States, not in opposition to it. It's now clear this could be a really big problem. This episode is about how Canada can stand on its own two feet and plan to protect ourselves.First, Jordan and Laura examine just how many Americans now see Canada as "unfriendly" or an "enemy". Then (4:00) Stephanie Carvin, a national security expert, former government analyst and the author of Stand on Guard, walks us...
2025-04-0839 minCanConHow to save your money, and your country, in a trade warA stated objective of President Trump's trade war is to cause Canada economic pain, in an apparent effort to bully Canada into becoming the 51st state. That strategy assumes there is a level of financial hardship at which Canadian resolve will weaken. The tactic is designed to cost the country—and more importantly, every person in it—money, in lost jobs, lost sales, higher prices and in many other ways.So far, Canada stands strong. A massive push to #BuyCanadian has us squinting at the fine print on every purchase. But it shouldn't stop there. Nor should it b...
2025-03-2532 minCanConCanadian cybersecurity and fighting a digital warBasically everything Canadians send digitally, even just to one another, runs through huge American tech companies—Microsoft, Google, Apple, Amazon, and dozens more. We've never had to worry about that. Now we do. So what are we going to do about it?On an individual and national level, we need to get serious about protecting our digital infrastructure. The good news is that it's a lot easier for this country to win a technological or media war than a physical one, and there's real opportunity here. Canada's tech talent, from developers to hackers and everything in between, is...
2025-03-1840 minCanConLet's build a Civil Defence Corps!Countries like Sweden and Finland, that live near a hostile power, have made huge investments in civil defence, preparing their citizens to respond to any emergency, from an environmental catastrophe to foreign interference and even invasion.Canada has done this in the past as well, just not for decades. What would a modern Canadian Civil Defence Corps look like? Host Jordan Heath-Rawlings and producer Laura Palmer speak with Peter MacLeod, principal of MASS LBP and the author, with Richard Johnson, of Democracy’s Second Act (out this fall from the University of Toronto’s Aevo Press...
2025-03-1141 min
The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw SelectionHire the Best Executives with this Playbook with Jordan BurtonWelcome to The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection, hosted by Alex Rawlings. In today's episode, Jordan Burton shares his expertise on hiring, training, and evaluating executives. They discuss common mistakes private equity firms make when hiring portfolio executives, how to improve interview techniques, and the critical role of structured assessment. Jordan also covers the importance of preparing for interviews, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring a thorough evaluation process.Breakdown: [00:00] Introduction to the episode and guest Jordan Burton. Overview of hiring and interviewing in private equity.[00:28] The importance o...
2025-03-0450 minThe Private Equity Podcast, by Raw SelectionHow the Best Private Equity Firms Hire Top Portfolio Executives With Jordan BurtonWelcome to The Private Equity Podcast by Raw Selection! In this episode, our host, Alex Rawlings, is joined by Jordan Burton, co-founder of Talgo. Together, they delve into the intricacies of talent interviewing and assessment within the private equity sector. Jordan brings a wealth of knowledge from his transition from a potential private equity investor to an expert in executive talent assessment. This discussion promises to enlighten those interested in optimizing their hiring processes and understanding the common pitfalls and best practices in recruiting top-tier executives. [00:00] Introduction to Jordan Burton, specializing in talent interviewing and a...
2024-08-2744 min
In Conversation with Jordan SorceryTomas Rawlings | Video Game Developer & BehaviouristTomas Rawlings in conversation with Jordan Sorcery.We talk about the culture, behaviours, and perceptions of the video game and tabletop gaming hobbies and industries. As an exceptional thinker on the nature of gaming Tomas has given TED talks, consulted across the video games industry, written tabletop games, and co-founded his own games studio, Auroch Digital, to push the boundaries of what games can mean.In more recent times Tomas and Auroch have adapted classic Games Workshop titles like Chainsaw Warrior and Dark Future for the video game market. And in their latest release they...
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Inside Thoughts with Nick JordanInside Thoughts Episode 50 Ft Donnell RawlingsComedian Donnell Rawlings talks with Nick about his new special, his new hour, and being a legend
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The BNA PodcastDistrict 14's Jordan Huffman and a December UpdateThe BNA boys talked with Councilmember Jordan Huffman about the new city council, upcoming issues, homeless camps and the upcoming city budget.
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2023-12-0759 min
Or, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 054: Freedom & Alt Text For AllIn this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: our education station and dopamine trampoline collide! Listen in as Jordan shares some tips (or tries to) on web accessibility for people with ADHD or other cognitive & learning disabilities. Plus, Barbie feelings, gay spiders, and just... so much sweat. So much.And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!As always, thanks for listening!CW/TW: Mental he...
2023-07-311h 16Or, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 053: KISSIn this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: two ADHDers' thoughts about a recent study on the effects of "study drugs" on people without ADHD. Or, Lex an Jordan dunk on neurotypicals for an hour and change. Plus, anime, awful Chicago jobs, and Lex's passionate rendition of "Nine in the Afternoon."And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!As always, thanks for listening!CW/TW: ...
2023-07-101h 15Or, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 052: You Could Be A HorseIn this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: dream jobs! Join Lex and Jordan as they discuss the various dream jobs they have either wanted or had, and how ADHD has impacted their career paths. Also, Lex was sick and neither of us can shut up about vomit.And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!As always, thanks for listening!CW/TW: Mental health, AD...
2023-06-2646 minOr, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP EP 051: What Would You Do If I Beat Your Ass With This Bat?In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: pets! Sometimes taking care of a whole other tiny creature can feel tough when it's a struggle to take care of yourself. But not only are there scientific benefits to having a pet for ADHD, there are even pets who will remind you to feed them on schedule! Loudly. Constantly. And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!As always, thanks for list...
2023-06-051h 49Or, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 050: A Celebration of Besties :)In this special episode of Or, Learn Parkour, it's a bestie-stravaganza! Joining us are Sean Hendrickson, whom you may know and love from episode 8, and his bestie-and-roommate-with-ADHD (and also dear childhood friend of Jordan and fellow party-member of Lex) Shea McAuley. Our 50th episode is chock full of exciting topics such as background noise, breakfast sandwiches, and doing LSD with dolphins. And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!As alw...
2023-05-231h 38Or, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 049: God, I Miss Dutch Bros.In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: Lex schools us on the divisive topic of ADHD and caffeine! Join us as we discuss the myriad of strange ways caffeine can affect ADHD brains, as well as our favorite midnight college excursions, and bovines from Thailand.And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!As always, thanks for listening!CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noi...
2023-05-081h 06Or, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 048: The Plants EpisodeOn this week's episode of Or, Learn Parkour: join Jordan and Lex as they discuss the easiest plants to take care of when you have that tasty and fresh ADHD. RIP to all the plants we've lost along the way. And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!As always, thanks for listening!CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth nois...
2023-04-181h 23Or, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 047: (Thomas the Tank Engine Theme Plays Ominously in the Distance)In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: we have a special guest! Tune in to hear from longtime friend of the show Keely Wright-Ogren (they/them) as we discuss their ADHD journey and learn about the mysterious Haunted Jukebox. You can find them on twitter @Keely_KWO for more!And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!As always, thanks for listening!CW/TW...
2023-04-041h 06Or, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 046: What Did You Learn From the Pepper Jack Burn?We're back! In this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: we stray from the ADHD course to see if Lex or Jordan have any afflictions of the clairvoyant kind- could they guess each other's topics from episode 45? Tune in for our best guesses, favorite cheeses, and an exciting foray into the insides of a lava lamp. And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!As always, thanks for listening!
2023-03-201h 01Or, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 045: Two Episodes Sitting in a Hot Tub Five Feet Apart Because Lex Got Covid at a Fall Out Boy Concert(Allegedly. Jordan was also there and did not get Covid.)We are not immune to the American need to have a pretty good time. Nor is Lex immune to Covid, as it happens. But that won't keep us down! This episode is a two-for-one: listen in as Lex and Jordan record their own respective episodes, and try to guess what the other person said. Did we get it right? How absolutely bonkers do our solo dopamine trampolines get when there's not a co-host to keep us in check? Only one way to find out.
2023-02-0632 minOr, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 044: On Purpose, On Purpose, We Love Dolly Parton On PurposeRing in the new year and send out the old! Join us as we take a tour of some of the most interesting ADHD news of 2022, look into the future, learn about gamification, and bounce over to our first-ever Double Dopamine Trampoline.And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about your dopamine trampoline- you could end up in one of our upcoming episodes!As always, thanks for listening!CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth noises, driving and...
2023-01-1654 minOr, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 043: Chrimbo My HimboIn Or, Learn Parkour's third (!) annual Christmas special, Lex and Jordan give the audience what they truly want from Hallmark: the first-ever ADHD cheesy Christmas romance movie plot. Meet our neurotypical protagonists, their small-town troubles, and their plot-relevant hyperfixations. Will they be able to sell enough handcrafted artisan snowglobes to save Christmas? Can Lex and Jordan actually invent and develop a feature film plot in less than an hour or will this entirely go off the rails? And don't forget: we want to hear from YOU! Call in to (312) 625-3760 and leave a message telling us about yo...
2022-12-1234 minOr, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 042: Life, the Universe, and AdderallIn this episode, Lex and Jordan discuss the current Adderall shortage- why it's happening, what to expect, and how to keep yourself safe and sane while navigating the drought. Plus, jigsaw puzzle hacks, 80's animation we can't forget, and the sweetest flips yet. As always, take care of yourselves and take care of each other. Thanks for listening!CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth noises, coughing, drug use, opioid use and the opioid epidemic, drug overdose,depression, suicide Important: Any resources mentioned in the podcast, show notes, or a...
2022-11-2159 minOr, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 041: Hallowed Be Thy WeenIn our Halloween special, Lex & Jordan tackle one of the most hotly debated questions in all of literary history: which classic monsters have ADHD? Tune in for our very professional, well-researched, totally unbiased thoughts. Plus, thoughts about Stephanie Meyer, quotes to live by, and a lot of different words for weed.Happy Halloween, and thanks for listening!CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth noises, coughing, discussions of classic horror monsters and tropes, goreCredits:Cover art by: Krizia PeritoTheme: T...
2022-10-311h 01Or, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 040: Listening to a Podcast, Talking About Another PodcastIn this episode, Lex & Jordan dive into the concept of optimum arousal, and how it can be a tool to game your ADHD and do (or not do) whatever you want. Join us for soap operas, viddy games, and... sweat. Lots of sweat. It's so warm in the studio y'allThanks for listening!CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth noises, coughing, prescription drugsThanks for listening!Credits:Cover art by: Krizia PeritoTheme: There Is A Dark Place
2022-09-1947 minOr, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 039: Hole! (Lo-Fi Edition)In this episode, Lex & Jordan take a certain genre of mental health thinkpieces to task. After finding too many articles about why relationships with ADHD folks are apparently the worst thing that can happen to you, we're speaking (yelling) out about why everyone is hard to love in their own special way and why that's actually fine! Good even!CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth noises, coughing, prescription drugsThanks for listening!Credits:Cover art by: Krizia PeritoTheme: There Is A Dark Place
2022-08-1559 minOr, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 038: Griffin McElroy's TimbreIn this episode, Lex & Jordan celebrate OLP's 2nd birthday! Join us as we reflect on life two years after our initial ADHD diagnoses- what we've learned, what we're still working on, what's up next, and what do do when everything falls out of your overall pockets when you have to take them off to go piss.CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, mouth noises, coughing, prescription drugsThanks for listening!Credits:Cover art by: Krizia PeritoTheme: There Is A Dark Place
2022-08-0154 minOr, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 037.5: Jordan Forgets the Name of the Podcast (and other bloopers)Hey y'all! Lex got laid out by a covid booster and Jordan had dental surgery and everything continues to happen so much, so here are some bloopers for you. Take care of yourselves and take care of each other. CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, whale noises, mouth noises.Thanks for listening!Credits:Cover art by: Krizia PeritoTheme: There Is A Dark PlaceWholehearted Production Co.Socials:TwitterInstagram
2022-06-2706 minOr, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 037: A Pro Malewife PodcastIn this episode of Or, Learn Parkour, Lex and Jordan try their hand at developing some new and intriguing brand names for ADHD medications. Watch your back, Big Pharma. Also, a sequel to Joaquin Phoenix's "Her," Colin Firth in a wetsuit, and an attempt to answer the age-old question: can whales have ADHD? CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, whale noises, mouth noises, coughing, enemas, prescription drugs, mention of alcohol use.Thanks for listening!Credits:Cover art by: Krizia PeritoTheme: There Is A...
2022-06-0657 minOr, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 036: The Brain Worm Hivemind (ft. Our Friend Ang!)In episode 36 of Or, Learn Parkour, join us and special guest Ang, a long time friend of the podcast! Tune in for their journey of ADHD self-diagnosis, treatment plan trial and error, and most importantly, a big honkin chonk of a crystal. Join the hivemind with usss.Thanks for listening!CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, loud noises, yelling, discussion of prescription drugs, discussion of anxietyCredits:Cover art by: Krizia PeritoTheme: There Is A Dark PlaceWholehearted Production Co.
2022-05-2358 minOr, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 035: Give Me That ADHDussyIn this week's episode of Or, Learn Parkour: join Jordan and Lex as they learn about anthropological and evolutionary theories about why ADHD is the way it is, and why people with ADHD even exist at all! Only vaguely academic but full of goofs, tune in and enjoy. Thanks for listening!CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, drug use, coughing, loud noises, traffic noises, yelling, anthropology, grave sites, burial sites, colonialism, archaeology, eugenics, ableism, Disney, bog bodiesCredits:Cover art by: Krizia PeritoTheme: There...
2022-05-0958 minOr, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 034: Get RotatedIn this week's episode, join Jordan and Lex for a seasonal special to celebrate a hallowed holiday in the OLP canon. Thanks for listening!CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, drug use, cannabis, coughing, loud noises, yellingCredits:Cover art by: Krizia PeritoTheme: There Is A Dark PlaceWholehearted Production Co.Socials:TwitterInstagramKo-FiMental Health Resources:openpathcollective.orgthelovelandfoundation.org
2022-04-2547 minOr, Learn Parkour: An ADHD PodcastOLP 033: ADHD's Declassified Long Covid Survival GuideIn this episode of Or, Learn Parkour: Lex has another announcement, and Jordan went full science on us to discuss just a few of the common overlapping symptoms between ADHD and Long Covid. Tune in to hear about futon cinematography, sexually-charged weighted blankets, and Jordan's bird son! Thanks for listening!CW/TW: Mental health, ADHD, discussion and spoilers of the film Midsommar (including cults and human sacrifice), covid-19Sources:Post-Covid Conditions | CDCGuidance on "Long COVID" as a Disability Under the ADA, Section 504, and Section 1557W...
2022-03-1448 min