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Ep 91 - Kollontai's "Make Way for Winged Eros" (w/ Jen [Big Nasty] from How the Red Was Won)
ATTENTION THEORY HEADS: this one's for you. Tony is subjected to misandry (JK, JK) as he, Rae, and Jen do a deep dive into Alexandra Kollontai's 1923 essay, "Winged Eros." They discuss misconceptions about Kollontai as a person, dating under capitalism vs socialism, the family unit, and much more. You can sign up at Patreon where you get access to early release episodes, study guides, the aforementioned bonus episodes, TheoryBeats, and MORE! YOU CAN DO SO FOR FREE, which will get you the study guides, merch, and other random drops. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast c...
2025-10-08
1h 27
Proles Pod
Ep 89 - White Lotus, Knives Out, and Glass Onion: An Analysis of Anti-Capitalist "Real World" Media
Tony abandons the rest of the crew to their devices, and things predictably go off the rails. We talk about the weak chins of continuing series, whether or not there are encoded messages in Rian Johnson movies, and discuss the futility of anti-capitalist messaging without a political program to back it up. You can sign up at Patreon where you get access to early release episodes, study guides, the aforementioned bonus episodes, TheoryBeats, and MORE! YOU CAN DO SO FOR FREE, which will get you the study guides, merch, and other random drops. Please subscribe on...
2025-09-10
1h 23
Proles Pod
Ep 88 - John Brown: Part Two
Tony and Jeremy sit down with Alex Z (Southern Catholic Worker) to talk about John Brown and Co, their raid on Harper's Ferry, the aftermath, and the legacy of John Brown on politics and the Civil War. You can sign up at Patreon where you get access to early release episodes, study guides, the aforementioned bonus episodes, TheoryBeats, and MORE! YOU CAN DO SO FOR FREE, which will get you the study guides, merch, and other random drops. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like a...
2025-08-27
1h 42
Proles Pod
Ep 87 - John Brown Part: One
Tony and Jeremy sit down with Alex Z (Southern Catholic Worker) to talk about John Brown's early life, along with his trials and tribulations as a worker, father, and husband. This episode takes us all the way up to the period before he begins planning for the raid on Harper's Ferry (which means many skirmishes with and some broadsword swinging on pro-slavery dorks). You can sign up at Patreon where you get access to early release episodes, study guides, the aforementioned bonus episodes, TheoryBeats, and MORE! YOU CAN DO SO FOR FREE, which will get you the s...
2025-08-13
1h 37
Proles Pod
Ep 86 - Anti-Capitalist Sci-Fi Decoded: Andor, Hunger Games, and Severance
What do Andor, The Hunger Games, and Severance really say about capitalism and socialist revolution? In this episode of Prolespod, we critically examine these popular sci-fi and dystopian series through a socialist lens. We unpack the anti-capitalist themes, revolutionary narratives, and class struggle depicted in each — and ask how far these shows can really go while being produced by profit-driven corporations. Support the show and listen to the bonus episode which focuses on Sinners at patreon.com/prolespod
2025-07-29
1h 26
Proles Pod
Ep 83 - Iran: Draw a Line
In this very special release, Justin talked with Iranian communist and comrade, Araaz, about life in Iran, the effects of the attacks by Israel, and the context of life under the Islamic Revolutionary Government. We weren't sure what we expected this episode to be, but it surpassed those expectations. You can sign up at Patreon where you get access to early release episodes, study guides, the aforementioned bonus episodes, TheoryBeats, and MORE! YOU CAN DO SO FOR FREE, which will get you the study guides, merch, and other random drops. Please subscribe on your favorite p...
2025-06-29
40 min
Macro N Cheese
Ep 334 - MMT for the Proles
Part of our mission is to introduce MMTers to socialism and socialists to MMT. We’ve had a few metaphorical doors slammed in our faces along the way. Former friends from the MMT community now delight in slinging accusations worthy of a HUAC hearing, while some socialists suspect modern monetary theory is just a sideshow of bourgeois economics. So, we didn’t know what to expect when we reached out to Justin and Jeremy, co-hosts of a podcast we’ve long admired. Compared to the vicious rejection we sometimes encounter, their good faith skepticism felt like a warm embrace. They invite...
2025-06-28
1h 16
Left of the Projector
The Wind that Shakes the Barley (2006) with Proles Pod
In this episode of Left of the Projector, I analyze Ken Loach's 2006 film, The Wind That Shakes the Barley, which portrays the harsh realities of the Irish Civil War and its implications on contemporary global struggles. Joined by Jeremy and Justin from Proles Pod, we discuss the film's anti-imperialist narrative and how key dialogues reflect on historical and modern conflicts. We explore character motivations, particularly Damien’s inner conflict between personal ambition and revolutionary duty, and draw parallels to current socio-political issues. Our conversation also covers the film’s impacting visual and auditory elements, alongside its depiction of nationalism vers...
2025-06-17
1h 09
Proles Pod
Ep 82 - Guatemalan Guerrillas
Digging into his own family's background, PhD Candidate, Brandon, is our subject matter expert. He combines archival research with ethnographic interviews to bring us the history of the guerrilla struggle, focusing on the era between the early 1960s and the early 1980s. We learn about tactics, tribulation, and Trotskyite treachery. You can sign up at Patreon where you get access to early release episodes, study guides, the aforementioned bonus episodes, TheoryBeats, and MORE! YOU CAN DO SO FOR FREE, which will get you the study guides, merch, and other random drops. Please subscribe on your f...
2025-06-11
1h 16
Proles Pod
Ep 81 - One Big Blanket and Other Hilarious Anti-Communist Arguments
The ProlesSquad shares and responds to some of the most poorly concieved yet commonly heard anti-communist arguments! You can sign up at Patreon where you get access to early release episodes, study guides, the aforementioned bonus episodes, TheoryBeats, and MORE! YOU CAN DO SO FOR FREE, which will get you the study guides, merch, and other random drops. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @prolespod and Tiktok @proles.pod. If you have any questions or c...
2025-05-28
1h 05
Proles Pod
Ep 80 - MMT, Austerity, and Imperialism
Virginia and Steve from Macro N Cheese Podcast/Real Progressives join Justin and Jeremy in a discussion of Modern Monetary Theory, how it can be used as a radicalizing tool, as well as what it means in the grand scheme of global economics. We go even more in depth on our Patreon exclusive bonus episode, so make sure you don't miss it! You can sign up at Patreon where you get access to early release episodes, study guides, the aforementioned bonus episodes, TheoryBeats, and MORE! YOU CAN DO SO FOR FREE, which will get you the study gu...
2025-05-14
1h 20
Proles Pod
Ep 79 - Soviet Cartoons & Raising Socialist Children
The Proles Squad is joined by communist Youtuber RevolutionaryTh0t to talk about their recent work on soviet children's cartoons, women's liberation in the USSR, and socialist child rearing! RevolutionaryTh0t's Youtube Channel RevolutionaryTh0t's Instagram Sign up at Patreon where you can get access to early release episodes, study guides, bonus episodes, TheoryBeats, and MORE! YOU CAN DO SO FOR FREE, which will get you the study guides, merch, and other random drops. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and...
2025-04-30
1h 37
Proles Pod
Ep 78 - The Stalin Eras, Part 6: Conclusions
In the FINAL main-feed episode of the Stalin Eras, we sat back and took a look at where we started and where we ended up. Were we successful in what we set out to do? What did we learn? What do we hope listeners learned? How did the process change us? We answer these and more. Please comment what you learned, something that surprised you. We would love to see them. The Stalin Eras, inspired by the classic RevLeft Radio episode “Stalin: A Marxist-Leninist Perspective, mixes both narrative history (ala Blowback) and discussion (like classic Pro...
2025-04-16
1h 09
Proles Pod
Ep 77 - The Stalin Eras, Part 5: Criticisms and Contradictions
The much anticipated criticisms and contradictions episode of The Stalin Eras! In this episode we wrestle with the following controversies during Stalin’s leadership of the USSR: the Gulag, anti-homosexuality laws, anti-abortion Laws, the “Final” Contradiction, and more! You don’t want to miss this one! The Stalin Eras, inspired by the classic RevLeft Radio episode “Stalin: A Marxist-Leninist Perspective, mixes both narrative history (ala Blowback) and discussion (like classic Prolespod) to provide the most comprehensive English overview of the life and impact of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin in podcast format. Whether you’re a socialist hist...
2025-04-02
1h 44
Proles Pod
Ep 76 - The Stalin Eras, Part 4: Discussion (1939-1953)
As "The Stalin Eras” draws to a close, we discuss, in more granular detail, Joseph Stalin’s placement within the context of Soviet history, focusing on the years 1939 up to his death in 1953. Our host for this episode is (also) Jeremy, from Intervenciones Gringas! We talk accusations of imperialism, the final results of Stalin's theory of Socialism in One Country, and the contradiction of "orthodox" Marxism. The Stalin Eras, inspired by the classic RevLeft Radio episode “Stalin: A Marxist-Leninist Perspective, mixes both narrative history (ala Blowback) and discussion (like classic Prolespod) to provide the most comprehe...
2025-03-21
2h 00
Proles Pod
Ep 75 - The Stalin Eras, Part 4.5: Long Live Comrade Stalin (1943-1953)
In this final narrative of "The Stalin Eras”, we detail Joseph Stalin’s life within the context of Soviet history through the years 1943-1953. This narrative, titled “Long Live Comrade Stalin!" covers viscerally the experience of the Soviet people during the Great Patriotic War as well as the key ingredients to their victory, the early days of the cold war, and Stalin's final years. The Stalin Eras, inspired by the classic RevLeft Radio episode “Stalin: A Marxist-Leninist Perspective, mixes both narrative history (ala Blowback) and discussion (like classic Prolespod) to provide the most comprehensive English overview o...
2025-03-05
1h 24
Proles Pod
Ep 74 - The Stalin Eras, Part 4: Enemy at the Gates (1939-1942)
In the narrative for Part 4.0 of "The Stalin Eras”, we detail Joseph Stalin’s life within the context of Soviet history through the years 1939-1942. This narrative, titled “Enemy at the Gates" highlights the pivotal years leading to the Nazi invasion of the USSR: the invasion of Poland, Soviet influence over the Baltics, the death of Leon Trotsky, and the start of Operation Barbarossa! Stay tuned for the next episode which will continue the narrative through from 1943-1953, Stalin's final years. The Stalin Eras, inspired by the classic RevLeft Radio episode “Stalin: A Marxist-Le...
2025-02-12
1h 23
Proles Pod
January: 2025 Is It Over Yet?
In this episode, we switched it up a bit to discuss some of the wild events that have been happening and analyze their impact, what we think about them etc. From the "Roman Salute" to the California wildfires, we got it all here. With silliness throughout. You can sign up at Patreon where you get access to early release episodes, study guides, the aforementioned bonus episodes, TheoryBeats, and MORE! YOU CAN DO SO FOR FREE, which will get you the study guides, merch, and other random drops. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher and...
2025-01-28
1h 18
Proles Pod
Ep 72 - Palestine Will Be Free
Ameed and Cody from Good Shepherd Collective join Rae and Jeremy in a Q&A on the conditions and complications related to the struggle of the Palestinian people. Questions were collected from you, the listener. We did our best to condense similar questions together but also to give a solid variety, across multiple topics. Some are covered in the main feed episode. Some in the Patreon bonus. You can sign up at Patreon where you get access to early release episodes, study guides, the aforementioned bonus episodes, TheoryBeats, and MORE! YOU CAN DO SO FOR FREE, which...
2025-01-14
1h 30
Actually Existing Socialism
The Stalin Eras: An Introduction (1878-1917)
Since March of this year I have been the co-host of another podcast called Prolespod (my tenure starts on Episode 49). On that show we have been working extensively on producing a special event series known as The Stalin Eras. The key focus of this series is to illuminate the early history of the Soviet Union and the life of its longest lasting leader, Joseph Stalin, using some of the latest scholarship. It features both narrative history and discussion. This upload is the full introductory episode for the series. If you wish to listen to 10+ hours of content rel...
2024-12-23
44 min
Proles Pod
Ep 71 - The Stalin Eras, Part 3: Discussion (1935-1939)
In the Part 3 Discussion, we cover evidence for the Moscow Trials (more to come in the Part 3.5 Narrative), The Spanish Civil War, Molotov-Ribbentrop, and more. Our host is Legacy Prole, Taylor! The Stalin Eras, inspired by the classic RevLeft Radio episode “Stalin: A Marxist-Leninist Perspective, mixes both narrative history (ala Blowback) and discussion (like classic Prolespod) to provide the most comprehensive English overview of the life and impact of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin in podcast format. Whether you’re a socialist history enthusiast, someone who’s just curious to learn more than what you got in scho...
2024-12-09
1h 45
Proles Pod
Ep 70 - The Stalin Eras, Part 3.5: War Is Already Here (1936-1939)
Our longest and most controversial episode. This narrative, titled “War Is Already Here” (using the latest archival scholarship) details the legitimacy of the controversial Moscow Trials, the origins of the “Great Terror”, the climax of the Spanish Civil War, war with Japan and apocalyptically - the beginning of a second globe spanning conflict! The Stalin Eras, inspired by the classic RevLeft Radio episode “Stalin: A Marxist-Leninist Perspective", mixes both narrative history (ala Blowback) and discussion (like classic Prolespod) to provide the most comprehensive English overview of the life and impact of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin in podcast format.
2024-12-01
3h 52
Proles Pod
Ep 69 - The Stalin Eras, Part 3: Triumphs, Trials, and Tribulations (1935-1936)
In the narrative for Part Three of "The Stalin Eras”, Tony and Jeremy detail Joseph Stalin’s life within the context of Soviet history through the years 1935-1936. This narrative, titled “Triumph and Tribulations” highlights the USSR as a rising star to both the global proletariat and colonized peoples, the utter triumph of socialist construction during the Great Depression, the highly progressive 1936 Soviet Constitution, and finally the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War! Stay tuned for the next episode which will continue the narrative through from 1936-1939 focusing mostly on the controversial Moscow Trials, the Great Pu...
2024-11-25
1h 28
Proles Pod
Ep 67 - The Stalin Eras, Part 2: Discussion (1930-1934)
In the discussion for Part Two of “The Stalin Eras”, the gang responds to questions from Jen (aka Big Nasty), host of How the Red Was Won and overall badass comrade. The years in focus are, again, 1930-1934, and based upon the previous episode (which you should listen to if you haven't already). We talk Stalin's sigma male grindset, writing letters to the man himself, the rise of fascism, and the contradictions facing the USSR at this time. The Stalin Eras, inspired by the classic RevLeft Radio episode “Stalin: A Marxist-Leninist Perspective, mixes both narrative history...
2024-11-04
1h 44
Proles Pod
Ep 66 - The Stalin Eras, Part 2: Stewards of the Human Soul (1930-1934)
In the narrative for Part Two of “The Stalin Eras”, Justin and Jeremy detail Soviet society and all that comes with it under Stalin’s leadership from 1930-1934. This narrative, titled “Stewards of the Human Soul”, covers the varied personal experiences of Soviet citizens from the center to the periphery of the USSR, the winding down of rapid industrialization and collectivization, the controversial anti-religious and anti-kulak campaigns, the so called “show trials” on industrial sabotage, the true nature of internal opposition, and the astonishing results of the first five year plan. Stay tuned for the next episode w...
2024-10-28
2h 18
Proles Pod
Ep 65 - The Stalin Eras, Part 1: Discussion (1917-1929)
Breht O’Shea, host of Revolutionary Left Radio, joins to guide a discussion based on the events covered in the narrative for Part One (which you should listen too first, if you haven’t already!). In this discussion, the gang led by Rae and Jeremy answer wide ranging questions about the nature of Stalin’s rise to prominence in the party, Lenin’s death, the dreaded NEP Men, the first five year plan, and the trials, tribulations, and triumphs in everyday life of Soviet citizens. The Stalin Eras, inspired by the classic RevLeft Radio episode “Stalin: A M...
2024-10-21
2h 26
Proles Pod
Ep 64 - The Stalin Eras, Part 1: Reconstruction In One Country (1917-1929)
In the narrative for Part One of “The Stalin Eras”, Rae and Jeremy detail Joseph Stalin’s life within the context of Soviet history through the monumental years of 1917-1929. This narrative, titled “Reconstruction In One Country”, covers Soviet history from the early days of the October Revolution, through the Civil War and Imperialist interventions, the Volga Famine, Stalin’s rise in party leadership, the New Economic Program, ultimately ending with the start of rapid industrialization/collectivization, and the of Soviet Union’s first five year plan. Stay tuned for the next episode which will feature a full l...
2024-10-14
56 min
Proles Pod
A Very Special ProlesPod: Behind The Iron Curtain
As we are VERY busy working on the Stalin Eras series which premiers as early release for paid Patreon subscribers on September 18, and for the main feed September 23, we did not feel that we could do a typical episode justice. Instead, we decided to put together an episode of short clips from almost all of our bonus content that is available to paid subscribers over on the Patreon page. There are timestamps below in case you have already heard some of the content or want to easily reference/skip something. The bits on media (particularly the X-Men 97 episode) contain...
2024-09-09
1h 02
Proles Pod
Ep 61 - Foundations of Leninism
Join the Proles and friend of the pod, Joel, for our first ever episode focused solely on a theory text. If you’ve been following along with the TheoryBeats project on Patreon, you already know the text. It is the the monumental "Foundations of Leninism" by Joseph Stalin. Rae takes the lead on this one. We’ll take you through each of the nine sections of this text, unpacking the history and context while making connections to other thinkers, theorists, and movements both historically and today. You can find the full text freely available to read...
2024-08-26
2h 26
Proles Pod
Ukraine: Descent to Fascism
CW: This episode contains frank discussions of murder, torture, and sexual assault of both adults and children, primarily in the context of anti-semitic pogroms against Jewish people. Please proceed carefully through the episode or skip it entirely if any of these things may be difficult for you to hear. Justin picks up where Jeremy left off to cover the development of OUN/UPA, Stepan Bandera's insecure self-promotion, and how the Ukrainian Nationalists were no better than the Nazis. Slava Ukraini bad. As last time, we try to bring some levity to the discussion, but it i...
2024-08-12
1h 22
Proles Pod
Ep 59 - Ukraine: Birth of a Nationalism
CW: This episode contains frank discussions of murder, torture, and sexual assault of both adults and children, primarily in the context of anti-semitic pogroms against Jewish people. Please proceed carefully through the episode or skip it entirely if any of these things may be difficult for you to hear. To signal the depravity of racist language in quotes used in this episode we have used a bleep instead of "contextually stating" the slur or "n-wording" it. Jeremy leads us in a discussion of the early history of what we now know as Ukraine, all the w...
2024-07-29
1h 43
Proles Pod
Indigenous Resistance in the Ecuadorian Amazon
For this episode we’re joined by guest expert Beth Pitts for a journey into the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon. We’re talking about the past, present, and future of indigenous resistance in Ecuador to begin to think about what their struggle can teach us, the benefits and limitations of taking legal action against the imperial nation-state, and the ways in which we can broaden our understanding of the frontline of struggle. For our full interview with members of the Siekopai Remolino community, head over to the Patreon. (Don’t worry; we translated it into English.)
2024-07-15
1h 43
Proles Pod
Ep 57 - Taiwan: A Short Long History
Charles Xu joins the show to give us a whirlwind tour of the history of Taiwan starting from about 15,000 years ago to the late 1980s to explain to us the origins of the current tensions between China and the West (led by the United States of America, ofcourse) that has been recklessly escalating to a war! The history covered here is covered in much more detail on the Qiao Collective website which hosts their outstanding Taiwan: An Anti-Imperialist Resource. Charles Xu is a member of the Qiao Collective. The Qiao Collective is a diaspora Chinese m...
2024-07-01
1h 24
Proles Pod
EP 56- CIA, MK Ultra, and U.S. Psychopathy
CW - This episode, almost from start to finish, tells a lot of horrific stories of both physical and mental abuse and mutilation of some of the most marginalized and at-risk types of folks. If this is something that will be difficult to get through for you, please skip the episode or take it slow. In this episode, we discuss a topic that is widely known but often skimmed. Instead of focusing on the people involved or the "funny" cases, we talked more about the monstrous nature of the project and the blatant disregard for human life a...
2024-06-17
1h 39
Proles Pod
EP 55 - Latvia's Red Partisans of World War II
We are joined by Iskolat to discuss the heroric struggle of Latvia's Red Partisans during World War II - also known as the Great Patriotic War. For years this communist resistance stifled and sabotaged the Nazi occupation of Latvia. Focusing on the rarely discussed era of the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic, we connect it's past to it's present working class struggles. Note: This episode was filmed before before Rae and Martín joined the Prolespod. Sign up at Patreon where you can get access to early release episodes, study guides, bonus episodes, TheoryBeats, and MORE! YOU C...
2024-06-03
1h 19
Proles Pod
X-Men 97: A Marxist Perspective
In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Evan from Left of the Projector Podcast to delve into a Marxist analysis of the new animated series X-Men '97. We explore the show's portrayal of the mutant struggle through a Marxist lens, examining characters like Magneto and Professor X as representations of different revolutionary strategies. We discuss the complex dynamics of Genosha, a nation of mutants, as it transitions from slavery to liberation, drawing parallels to real-world post-colonial struggles. We also analyze the show's depiction of the exploitation of mutant labor and the justification for their oppression, mirroring...
2024-05-20
1h 29
Proles Pod
SCAMLO or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Train
In this episode, we're joined by our two newest co-hosts, Rae and Martín, to take the Proles' first trip to Mexico. In this wide-ranging episode, we cover a (brief) workers' history of Mexico, the rise of the current president AMLO, what his presidency has meant for Mexican people, and some insight on the upcoming presidential election. There were a shocking number of resources consulted for this episode, but those specifically referenced (in English) are here: https://jacobin.com/2023/08/amlo-presidency-mexico-morena-pri-neoliberalism https://ausm.community/the-4t/ https://www.dissentmagazine.org/article/the-contradictions-of-amlo/ https://www.youtube.co...
2024-05-06
2h 03
Proles Pod
Scotland 2: Die Harder
In this episode, the Scottish comrades return to discuss the revolutionary life of John Maclean. No, not that one... or that one. The Scottish revolutionary that spent his entire life fighting for the proletariat and who was in jail when British fascist Winston Churchill rolled tanks on Glasgow during the Battle of George Square to destroy the voice of the oppressed. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate us on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Twitter @prolespod. If you have any qu...
2024-04-22
1h 05
Proles Pod
The Subversion of East Germany (1945-1961)
In this long awaited return of the show the gang revisits East Germany, with new Proles co-host and host of Actually Existing Socialism - Tony - giving us a guide through attempts by Western capitalist nations to subvert the East German state from the post-war period to the installation of the Berlin Wall. Spoiler alert: It all goes back to the 5 Ds! Please subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher and rate or review to help extend our reach. For early and exclusive content, sign up for free at www.patreon.com/prolespod. Like and rate us on Fa...
2024-03-25
1h 05
Proles Pod
ProlesPod: A Re-Introduction
In this episode, the new gang (so far) introduces themselves, and Jeremy briefly recounts the history of Proles as well as what we're doing differently this time, based on lessons we learned. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @prolespod. If you have any questions or comments, DM us on those platforms or email us at prolespod@outlook.com All episodes prior to episode 4 can be found on YouTube, so go check that out as well! May...
2024-03-11
53 min
Proles Pod
Ep 46 - Mercenaries of the British Empire
In this episode, the gang has an info-packed discussion with Phil Miller, the author of Keenie Meenie: The British Mercenaries Who Got Away with War Crimes. Phil is an investigative journalist who put an unbelievable amount of work into sifting through many a redacted document to piece together the clandestine history of the notorious private military outfit, Keenie Meenie. You can find Phil via his publisher, Pluto Press, or his own page. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in retu...
2020-02-01
1h 23
Red Book Club
Capital #16 - Primitive Accumulation (ch. 26-33)
This time we learn how the enclosure of the commons, the centralisation of the land and the privatisation of the product of agricultural production coerces us through threat of death to join the new industrial proletariat and how 'primitive accumulation' brings about colonialism, which in turn brings about imperialism. Join us for our final episode on Karl Marx's 'Capital - Volume I' where we discuss all of 'Section 8 - So Called Primitive Accumulation', containing: 'Chapter 26 - The Secret History of Primitive Accumulation', 'Chapter 27 - The Expropriation of the Agricultural Population from the Land', 'Chapter 28 - Bloody Legislation against the Expropriated...
2020-01-28
1h 15
Red Book Club
Capital #15 - The Process of Accumulation of Capital (ch. 23-25)
How do the rich become rich? In another wide-ranging episode we cover topics including how being rich leads to being richer, the tendency of large businesses to devour smaller ones, the brutal living conditions of English workers in Marx's time, which persist until today in the Global South, the colonisation of Ireland and more. The end is almost in sight as we sit down for the penultimate episode in our series on Karl Marx's 'Capital - Volume I' covering all of 'Section 7 - The Process of Accumulation of Capital', which includes; 'Chapter 23 - Simple Reproduction', 'Chapter 24 - The Transformation of...
2020-01-18
1h 50
Proles Pod
Ep 45 - Ireland and the CYM
In this episode, Talia of Proles of the Minyan fills in for 8-Hop (who was held up by the TSA) to host a round table discussion about the radical history of Ireland leading up to the Connolly Youth Movement and what they stand for today. (Editor's note: Apologies for the poor audio; 8-Hop had the equipment) Check out the CYM here. Check out the CPI's paper here. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get a...
2020-01-15
2h 55
Proles Pod
Harry Haywood - Black Bolshevik
In this epic crossover, we had Nathan and David from Marx Madness come on to discuss Black Bolshevik, one of the most important and interesting books ever written. We spent close to 3 hours talking about the remarkable life and theory of Harry Haywood. Link to the contest can be found here. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on yo...
2020-01-08
2h 47
Proles Pod
Women in Vietnam
In this rollercoaster of an episode, Alekx discussing some amazing figures in the history of Vietnam and the importance of not only remembering their legacy, but building movements around non-men. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate our facebook page at faceboo...
2020-01-01
1h 13
Red Book Club
Capital #14 - Production of Absolute and Relative Surplus-Value; and Wages (ch. 16-22)
In this episode we're covering the two types of surplus-value and how they are produced; as well as wages, what they are and why we are paid in the ways that we are. As we go through chapters 16-22 covering all of 'Part 6 - Absolute and Relative Surplus-Value' and 'Part 7 -Wages' from 'Capital - Volume I' by Karl Marx, you can expect more of Marx's usual, spicy takes and profound insights, and we accidentally go off on a conspiracy theory tangent. Follow us on Twitter at @prolesbookclub and shoot us a DM if you need links to companion resources or...
2019-12-20
1h 24
Red Book Club
Capital #13 Bonus
Like (almost) always, there's some bonus talk in this session. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter at @prolesbookclub and shoot us a DM if you need links to companion resources. If you'd like to join the book club, you can chip in a dollar to join our parent podcast's discord server. Proles of the Round Table: https://www.patreon.com/prolespod Thanks to @NunezKeenan for the intro theme; you can find more of their work here: http://tiny.cc/keenan Thanks to the Craig bot for helping us to record via Discord!
2019-12-16
24 min
Red Book Club
Capital #13 - Machinery and Large-Scale Industry (Part 2 - ch. 15 continued)
More dialectics, more dualities. Machinery is wielded as a weapon against the working class. Marx shows us how machinery was not the great liberator it was made out to be. When capital gives with one hand, it takes with the other. We're joined in this episode by Nathan from Marx Madness Pod and new guest Erin to discuss the displacement of workers, the gruesome working conditions that existed in Marx's time, right up to the present day, women and children joining the workforce, education, modern examples of how machinery is used against us (and for capital) and one of the...
2019-12-01
55 min
Proles Pod
Éloi Machoro and the Battle for New Caledonia
In this engaging and inspiring episode, we sat down with Emmy (@cannibality) to discuss the history of New Caledonia and the absolute unit that was Eloi Machoro. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate our facebook page at facebook.com/prolespod and foll...
2019-11-30
2h 18
Red Book Club
Capital #12 - Bonus
In this bonus session we take a break from talking about books to talk about.. other books, and a couple of movies. Books mentioned: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion - J. R. R. Tolkien, Enders Game Series - Orson Scott Card, Red Mars - Kim Stanley Robinson, The Remembrance of Earth's Past Trilogy - Cixin Liu, Red Rising - Pierce Brown, The Morning Deluge, Wind in the Tower - Han Suyin, My Life - Fidel Castro. Follow us on Twitter at @prolesbookclub and shoot us a...
2019-11-21
30 min
Red Book Club
Capital #12 - Machinery and Large-Scale Industry (ch. 15)
Machinery makes things easier, but for who? This time we're talking about the development of machinery, the effects of machinery on the lives of the workers and their families, automation, class struggle and Marx's acknowledgment of domestic labour. Join us as we take on the enormous 'Chapter 15 - Machinery and Large-Scale Industry' from 'Capital - Volume I' by Karl Marx. If you're looking to brush up on your understanding of dialectics in preparation of this chapter, feel free to check out our previous episode on 'Dialectical and Historical Materialism' by Stalin. Follow us on Twitter at @prolesbookclub and shoot us a DM...
2019-11-18
41 min
Proles Pod
The Social Construction of History
In this episode, Jeremy goes over the social construction of history and how it affects the way people perceive their place, how nations form identities, and how history has become inherently white supremacist. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate our facebo...
2019-11-15
2h 02
Red Book Club
Dialectical and Historical Materialism - Bonus
Stalin the eco-Marxist? Is China socialist? Some extra discussion on Stalin's 'Dialectical and Historical Materialism'. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter at @prolesbookclub and shoot us a DM if you need links to companion resources. If you'd like to join the book club, you can chip in a dollar to join our parent podcast's discord server. Proles of the Round Table: https://www.patreon.com/prolespod Thanks to @NunezKeenan for the intro theme; you can find more of their work here: http://tiny.cc/keenan Thanks to the Craig bot for helping us to record via Discord!
2019-11-11
28 min
Red Book Club
Dialectical and Historical Materialism - Stalin
This 1938 piece is crucial to understanding the Marxist dialectical method and the conditions of material life and society. We explore the ever mobile, ever shifting state of nature and, with our biggest group yet, try to tackle the central ideas of Marxist-Leninist philosophy. Join us as we discuss the extremely concise and approachable 'Dialectical and Historical Materialism' by Joseph Stalin. Follow us on Twitter at @prolesbookclub and shoot us a DM if you need links to companion resources. If you'd like to join the book club, you can chip in a dollar to join our parent podcast's discord server. Proles of...
2019-11-07
1h 42
Proles Pod
Philippines Then and Now
In this one, the Proles sat down with Daniel and Professor Sarah Raymundo to discuss the colonial history and current concerns of our comrades, who are engaging in a broad-based revolutionary struggle right now. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate our fa...
2019-11-01
2h 58
Rev Left Radio
Defending Socialism: Deconstructing the "Communism Killed 100 Million" Lie
Alekx and Ethan from Proles of the Round Table podcast join Breht on this All Hallows Eve to deconstruct the myth and logic of the oft-stated claim that Communism is responsible for the deaths of 100 million human beings. On this Halloween, we urge our listeners to reject the anti-communist propaganda of our enemies, while also realizing that the real blood-drenched monsters, ghouls, goblins, and vampires of this world are not to be found within the pages of fairy tales, but rather at the highest echelons of capitalist class society: the very people who want nothing more than fo...
2019-10-30
1h 38
Red Book Club
Capital #11 - Surplus Value, Co-operation and the Division of Labour (ch. 11-14)
While the capitalists expropriate our surplus value, we learn how we work better together despite our alienation from one another. But is even this basic human co-operation stolen from us too? In this episode the Proles dive into 'Chapter 11 - The Rate and Mass of Surplus Value', 'Chapter 12 - The Concept of Relative Surplus-Value', 'Chapter 13 - Co-operation' and 'Chapter 14 - The Division of Labour and Manufacture' from 'Capital - Volume I' by Karl Marx. Follow us on Twitter at @prolesbookclub and shoot us a DM if you need links to companion resources or have any questions. If you'd like to j...
2019-10-21
1h 15
Proles Pod
Modern Cuba
In this one we sat down with Nick to discuss his time spent in Cuba, the things he learned there, as well as other interesting discussions about the new constitution, agriculture, biotech, etc. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate our faceb...
2019-10-15
1h 23
Proles Pod
Burkina Faso
In this one, the crew sat down to discuss the history of Burkina Faso, what created the atmosphere of revolution, some of Sankara's legacy, and what happened after his assassination. CORRECTIONS: - Jamaica was never a French colony; it was a British colony. - "The US is a one-party state[...]" quote was from Julius Nyerere, the president of Tanzania and not Kwame Nkrumah. - It may have been implied that Structural Adjustment Programs involved implementing privatization and austerity after the loans are paid back, but those are preconditions that must be met before and du...
2019-10-01
1h 47
Red Book Club
Capital #10 - The Working Day (ch. 10)
Feel like you're always at work? In this wide-ranging discussion we cover the working-day, reproductive labour, the gig economy, unpaid internships and more. Listen to the Proles as they take on 'Chapter 10 - The Working Day' from 'Capital - Volume I' by Karl Marx. Diagram mentioned: Working-day 1: A–––B–C. Working-day 2: A–––B––C. Working-day 3: A–––B–––C. Works and writers mentioned: Caliban and the Witch: Women, the Body and Primitive Accumulation - Silvia Federici; Alexandra Kollontai; Leslie Feinberg; Breaking the Chains - A Socialist Perspective on Women's Liberation; Capitalist Realism - Mark Fisher; The Condition of the Working Class in England - Friedrich Engels. Fo...
2019-09-20
1h 25
Proles Pod
Communist Democracy
In this one, we sat down with Colette to discuss the history of democratic centralism, and how it has been developed over the years, as well as other forms of democracy from ostensibly socialist origins. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate...
2019-09-15
1h 53
Red Book Club
On Protracted War - Mao
In this underrated text, written during the War of Resistance in mid-1938, Mao Zedong stood strong in the face of criticism from temporary allies, the Kuomintang, and analysed the political situation with incredible clarity and prescience, leading to ultimate victory against the imperialist Japanese invaders. In this episode we discuss Mao's analysis, the contradictions in Chinese society at the time, how we can apply Mao's teachings to struggles in the present day and the contemporary People's Republic of China. Follow us on Twitter at @prolesbookclub and shoot us a DM if you need links to companion resources. If you'd like...
2019-09-12
1h 16
Red Book Club
Capital #9 - Constant and Variable Capital; and the Rate of Surplus Value (ch. 8-9)
As Marx clarifies and consolidates his theory of surplus-value; we talk 'dead-labour', 'living-labour' and the laughing-stock that is Nassau William Senior's 'last-hour theory'. Join the Proles and listen in to this week's discussion on 'Chapter 8 - Constant and Variable Capital', and 'Chapter 9 - The Rate of Surplus-Value' of 'Capital - Volume I' by Karl Marx. Follow us on Twitter at @prolesbookclub and shoot us a DM if you need links to companion resources. If you'd like to join the book club, you can chip in a dollar to join our parent podcast's discord server. Proles of the Round Table: https://w...
2019-09-04
55 min
Proles Pod
Canadian Communists
In this one, we sat down with Clara Sorrenti of the Canadian Communist Party to talk about a few important historical figures in the Canadian Communist movement, as well as answer some AMA questions. Editor's note: We're aware that in January, Clara has renounced her former political beliefs and has developed an unhelpful online presence, to put it mildly. We'll leave the episode up for now, but just know before you listen that she has turned out to be quite a clown (a chauvinist and ableist one at that). **Correction: Canada entered WW2 when Britain...
2019-09-01
59 min
Red Book Club
Capital #8 - The Labour Process and the Valorization Process (ch. 7)
The workers built the world! Join us in our lengthy discussion on how human beings impose their will on the natural world and how how our old friend Mr. Moneybags expropriates the surplus value that we create. Follow us on Twitter at @prolesbookclub and shoot us a DM if you need links to companion resources. If you'd like to join the book club, you can chip in a dollar to join our parent podcast's discord server. Proles of the Round Table: https://www.patreon.com/prolespod Thanks to @NunezKeenan for the intro theme; you can find more of their work h...
2019-08-29
1h 34
Red Book Club
Capital #7 - Bonus
Like (almost) always, there's some bonus talk in this session. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter at @prolesbookclub and shoot us a DM if you need links to companion resources. If you'd like to join the book club, you can chip in a dollar to join our parent podcast's discord server. Proles of the Round Table: https://www.patreon.com/prolespod Thanks to @NunezKeenan for the intro theme; you can find more of their work here: http://tiny.cc/keenan Thanks to the Craig bot for helping us to record via Discord!
2019-08-22
26 min
Red Book Club
Capital #7 - The Buying and Selling of Labour-Power (ch. 6)
Wanna see how the free man converts himself into a slave for a fixed amount of time in exchange for a living wage? Join us in our discussion of Ch.6: The Buying and Selling of Labour-Power. This week we finish up Part 2 of Capital: "Transformation of Money into Capital". Follow us on Twitter at @prolesbookclub and shoot us a DM if you need links to companion resources. If you'd like to join the book club, you can chip in a dollar to join our parent podcast's discord server. Proles of the Round Table: https://www.patreon.com/prolespod Thanks to...
2019-08-20
29 min
Bands of Turtle Island
Ep 1-History of AIM Pt 1-Fort Laramie Treaty
Thank you for downloading the episode please share and review the podcast, and email us at bandsofturtleisland@gmail.com or on twitter @BandsIsland. You can see transcripts, sources, and other miscellaneous things on our website https://bandsofturtleislan.wixsite.com/home. Keep an eye on our twitter for update on episodes, new projects, and other important information. Heres that cool map to better understand the Oceti Saskowin borders https://native-land.ca/ Main Sources for this Episode ============================= Fort Laramie Treaty: https://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false&doc=42&pa...
2019-08-17
1h 36
Proles Pod
Indie Music in the Modern Age
In this deviation from our normal formula, we sat down with the lead singer/songwriter for Craig's Brother to have a brief, informal conversation about their past, present, future, as well as ideas about what happened and what indie music looks like now in the U.S. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps...
2019-08-15
56 min
Red Book Club
Capital #6 - The General Formula for Capital (ch. 4-5)
M-C-M? C-M-C? Join us as we learn how money becomes capital! In this episode we continue on our journey through Karl Marx's masterpiece 'Capital Volume I' and we take on 'Chapter 4: The General Formula for Capital' and 'Chapter 5: Contradictions in the General Formula'. Follow us on Twitter at @prolesbookclub and shoot us a DM if you need links to companion resources. If you would like to join the book club, you can chip in a dollar to join the discord server of our parent podcast, Proles of the Round Table: https://www.patreon.com/prolespod Thanks to @NunezKeenan for the in...
2019-08-11
36 min
Red Book Club
Combat Liberalism - Mao
Join the Proles as we read through Mao's deeply insightful pamphlet 'Combat Liberalism' from 1937. We look at how these ideas applied to their own historical context, to our current times as well as challenging each other to confront our own personal liberalisms. Follow us on Twitter at @prolesbookclub and shoot us a DM if you need links to companion resources. If you'd like to join the book club, you can chip in a dollar to join our parent podcast's discord server. Proles of the Round Table: https://www.patreon.com/prolespod Thanks to @NunezKeenan for the intro theme; you can...
2019-08-05
1h 07
Proles Pod
Eugenics and Reproductive Rights (Or Lack Thereof)
In this one, we sat down with Pres to discuss the long and depressing history of Reproductive Rights, Patriarchy, Eugenics and how they all tie together. SPOILER ALERT: deathtoamerica CORRECTION: The Proles were lied to; Dep (Depo Prevera) is an injection that is re-administered every three months, whereas the arm implant referred to in the episode is Nexplanon (formerly Implanon) which lasts three years. IUDs can last three to ten years depending on the type. @marxymarx2 to contact Pres. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the sho...
2019-08-01
1h 53
Red Book Club
Capital #5 - Bonus
Like always, there's some bonus talk in this session. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter at @prolesbookclub, and shoot us a DM if you need links to companion resources. If you want to join us, chip in a buck to join the discord for our parent podcast, Proles of the Round Table: https://www.patreon.com/prolespod Thanks to @NunezKeenan for the intro theme; you can find more of their work here: http://tiny.cc/keenan Thanks to the Craig bot for helping us record these on Discord! Read Marx, Read Lenin!
2019-07-30
24 min
Red Book Club
Capital #5 - Money continued (ch. 3)
The Proles finally finish up the notorious behemoth that is Chapter 3: Money, or the circulation of commodities. Have faith! If you can make it through this chapter, the rest of the book becomes much more manageable! Follow us on Twitter at @prolesbookclub and shoot us a DM if you need links to companion resources. If you would like to join the book club, you can chip in a buck to join the discord server of our parent podcast, Proles of the Round Table: https://www.patreon.com/prolespod Thanks to @NunezKeenan for the intro theme; you can find more of...
2019-07-30
46 min
Proles Pod
Argentina Part 1: Colonialism Takes Hold
In this one we sat down with Joel from Anti-Imperialist Parentiposting to discuss the colonial period of Argentinian history, how freedom of slaved was raffled off by the British government, the codification of racism, and how the indigenous groups were targeted and assimilated. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps and rate or review...
2019-07-15
1h 52
Red Book Club
Capital #4 - Bonus
Like always, there's some bonus talk in this session. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter at @prolesbookclub, and shoot us a DM if you need links to companion resources. If you want to join us, chip in a buck to join the discord for our parent podcast, Proles of the Round Table: https://www.patreon.com/prolespod Thanks to @NunezKeenan for the intro theme; you can find more of their work here: http://tiny.cc/keenan Thanks to the Craig bot for helping us record these on Discord! Rea...
2019-07-10
35 min
Red Book Club
Capital #4 - Money (ch. 3)
The Proles continue onto Chapter 3: Money, or the Circulation of Commodities. Follow us on Twitter at @prolesbookclub and shoot us a DM if you need links to companion resources. If you want to join us, chip in a buck to join the discord for our parent podcast, Proles of the Round Table: https://www.patreon.com/prolespod Thanks to @NunezKeenan for the intro theme; you can find more of their work here: http://tiny.cc/keenan Thanks to the Craig bot for helping us record these on Discord!
2019-07-08
48 min
Proles Pod
Soviet Spies
In this one, the Proles talk about 5 of the most interesting communist spies and the lies, philandering, and political maneuvers that shaped the 20th century! If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate our facebook page at facebook.com/prolespod and follow us on T...
2019-07-01
2h 08
Proles Pod
Stalin Was a Mensch: A Look at the "Antisemitism" of the USSR
In this special and spicy episode, we sat with Talia to discuss antisemitism in the USSR, especially Stalin-era. What of the doctor's plot? Or the night of the murdered poets? Tr*stky? If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate our facebook page...
2019-06-15
1h 21
Proles Pod
The History of Art Part 1
In this long, information-packed episode, Ethan and our guest Mitch Malloy of Wild Blue Studiosgo through most of the history of art from millions of years ago back before Homo sapiens was a thing up into the very early 20th century. We very briefly cover the Soviet Union and the birth of socialist realism as well as talk about the CIA spreading certain art forms! The document with the images and artwork referenced is on the episode page on prolespod.com/episodes. Also the audio is slightly garbled at a few points in the first s...
2019-06-01
3h 56
Proles Pod
Grover Furr
In this episode, we sat down with the man, the myth, the legend: Grover Furr himself. We chatted about his newest book, Stalin: Waiting for...the Truth, which is a clap-back at Stephen Kotkin's dishonest biography "Stalin: Waiting for Hitler". We also talked about Anti-communism in general, as well as the importance of Stalin's legacy and why he isn't, as many people accuse him of, a "Stalin apologist." It's spicy as hell, so buckle up. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/p...
2019-05-17
1h 26
Proles Pod
Read a F*cking Book, Liberal w/ Deathnography
In this episode, we sat down with Henry from Deathnography to discuss social media, leftbook, and...a bunch of random topics because we couldn't stay on task. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate our facebook page at facebook.com/pro...
2019-05-15
1h 19
Proles Pod
Xiangyu in the DPRK
We sat down with rapper and activist, Xiangyu after his second trip to the DPRK to talk about his experiences there, as well as a handful of other interesting topics. f you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate our facebook page at...
2019-05-01
1h 19
Proles Pod
Bolívarian Revolutions
We sit down with Ethan (but not our Ethan) and Taylor (our Taylor) to talk about Simón Bolívar, Hugo Chávez, Nicolás Maduro, the coup attempts, the gains of the revolutions, and the US fuckery in Venezuela. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps and rate or review to help extend our...
2019-04-15
2h 33
Proles Pod
Guatemala and the Silent Holocaust
In this one we sit down with Phil after a trip to Guatemala where he reconnected with his family, revolutionary past, and their incredible story, one as old as time, of the US propping up fascists and killing communists. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps and rate or review to help extend our r...
2019-04-01
1h 32
Proles Pod
Western Media is a F***
In this one we sit down with China Daily reporter, Ian Goodrum, and talk about how western media has portrayed China through its history, and communist countries broadly, as well as a bunch of great anecdotes, and discussions about how we might interpret media. And of course a brief history of The Peoples' Liquor. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Ple...
2019-03-15
2h 12
Proles Pod
Indigeneity
(*Disclaimer: One of our microphones cut out about 1/3 of the way through recording, and so we were forced to cut most of the banter after that point. We apologize, but are grateful that Andrea had a ton of incredibly interesting information to tell, and so we feel the content didn't suffer) The Proles sit down with Andrea (@andrea_lakota on Twitter) to discuss how Indigenous folks, decolonization, and a lot of misunderstood terms intersect. It is chocked full of amazing knowledge. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show...
2019-03-01
1h 53
Proles Pod
The Rise of, Life In, and Fall of the German Democratic Republic
We talk about the splitting up of Germany after World War 2, the creation of both the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany, discuss what rights GDR citizens had, how many damn Nazis were in the West after the war, and what happened in 1989. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get sweet pins, access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, guest appearances, etc.! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podca...
2019-02-15
2h 29
Proles Pod
Paul Robeson, the Most Famous Man You've Never Heard of
We go through the life of actor, singer, civil rights activist, and communist Paul Robeson and talk about how he laid the groundwork for the civil rights movement in the US, how the capitalist powers tried to destroy him, and why it's important for us to remember him. Update: we did more research and found the colleges that wouldn't play Rutgers b/c Robeson was on the football team! William & Mary, Georgia Tech, and Washington & Lee! If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patre...
2019-02-01
2h 23
Proles Pod
Live Anniversary Episode
It's been a whole freaking year since we first recorded and posted our animated first episode on the German Revolution! We are amazed and humbled by all that has happened since then, and in celebration we took live calls for two hours to meet and chat with some fantastic people and answer a few questions. Join us as we let our hair down, drink too much, and talk to ya'll. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get swe...
2019-01-21
2h 04
Proles Pod
China in the Era of Xi
In yet another spicy episode that is sure to anger some folks, we talk with Ty (@spirit_of_17 on twitter), who got back not too long ago from a year living in China, and wanted to give us his take on what he experienced and saw, and what we think of where China is in the era of Xi. If you haven't already, go to www.prolespod.com or you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get sweet pins, access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, pick y...
2019-01-12
1h 56
Proles Pod
Marxist Feminism
What better way to ring in the New Year than this spicy episode on feminism, where we take shots at feminist movements of the past, men (of course) and some of the left. Special guest @socializm_ brings the fire. Ya'll are guaranteed to either love it, or hate it. If you haven't already, you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get sweet pins, access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, pick your own, guest appearances! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast ap...
2019-01-01
2h 11
Proles Pod
Ho Chi Minh
Comrades, you are going to love this episode. Come along with us as we deep dive into the life of one of history's most remarkable and patient revolutionaries, from his childhood up to WW2. Ezra also shares a great anecdote about Route 559. If you haven't already, you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get sweet pins, access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, pick your own, guest appearances! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps and rate or review to help ext...
2018-12-01
2h 51
Proles Pod
Soviet Cinema
Have you ever wondered where the montage came from? Do you enjoy hearing Ethan plug theatre in an episode about cinema? Do you never tire of hearing Justin defend Stalin even when he clearly did some things wrong? Then you will LOVE this raucous and informative episode on the history of film and cinema within the Soviet Union (and a bit before)! *CORRECTION* While Prussia was a principality in the HRE, Prussia was never part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Our bad! If you haven't already, you can help the show improve over at w...
2018-11-01
2h 14
Rev Left Radio
Stalin: A Marxist-Leninist Perspective
Justin and Jeremy from Proles of the Round Table join Breht to elucidate the Marxist-Leninist perspective on Joseph Stalin. Listen to Proles of the Round Table here: http://prolespod.libsyn.com/ Support Proles of the Round Table here: https://www.patreon.com/prolespod Sources for this episode include, but are not limited to, the following: "Another View of Stalin" by Ludo Martins "Fraud, Famine and Fascism" by Douglas Tottle "Khrushchev Lied" by Grover Furr "Class Struggles in the Soviet Union" by Charles Bettelheim "Stalin" by Ian Grey...
2018-10-18
2h 47
Proles Pod
The Rich History of the DPRK
Join the Proles with comrade Natalie as they discuss the incredibly deep and important history of the DPRK, Natalie's upcoming project and a bit of Seeing Red! If you haven't already, you can help the show improve over at www.patreon.com/prolespod and in return can get sweet pins, access to our spicy discord, exclusive episodes, pick your own, guest appearances! All kinds of great stuff. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast apps and rate or review to help extend our reach. Like and rate our facebook page at facebook.com...
2018-10-01
1h 54