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The SchmizmFamine and Fenianism - Ireland Part 2 w/ Niko AberleWe're back! Niko and I recorded this episode way back in January, but I didn't get around to editing it until six months later. Sorry for the delay.
In this episode we cover the famines of the 19th century and the radical political movements that arose in there wake. We wrap up with the 1916 Easter Rising, where the story picks up once again in Part 3.
Some Sources:
Thomas Francis Meagher
Guinnane, T. and R. Miller. “The Limits to Land Reform: The Land Acts in Ireland, 1870–1909*.” Economic Development and Cultural Change 45 (1997): 591 - 612.
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The SchmizmBroken Windows - A panel discussion on the efficacy of violence feat. Jana Wipf, Niko Aberle, and Ryan KnightSeason 2, episode 2 - the first schmizm panel show! (unless you count that Star Wars one, lol)
With all that's been going on this year, I have been thinking a lot about non-violence and social change topics which I studied in depth years ago. So I brought together a few of the people (Niko Aberle, Jana Wipf, Ryan Knight) that I used to talk to about peace, justice, and revolution when I was in college (the first time) to discuss the morality and efficacy of nonviolence. We recorded this not long after the Capitol Hill Riot, so...2021-01-151h 50
The SchmizmColonialism: Origins - Ireland Part 1 w/ Niko AberleIt's Schmizm Season 2 baby!
In the first episode back from our long hiatus, I sat down with Niko Aberle to talk about all of Irish history. In this episode we cover everything from the stone age through the 1798 Uprising. From religious conflicts to the origins of capitalism and colonization, the Irish story is integral to world history. Stay tuned for the following episode in which we discuss Home Rule, Land Reform, Independence, Civil War, and The Troubles.
Follow Niko on Twitter @nikoaberle
Sources:
Prehistoric Genocide in Ireland?
Arrival...2021-01-062h 01
The SchmizmMicronation Microcast #1 Hutt River ProvinceWe're introducing a new miniseries on The Schmizm where my partner Faith and I talk about micronations. On these episodes, I will present a new backyard republic, imaginary kingdom, or libertarian tax scam island to Faith in a shorter Schmizm.
We are starting with the Hutt River Province, one of the original modern micronations. Learn how a fight over wheat quotas turned into a 50 year project questioning the legitimacy of the Australian government and even led to the US Navy seizing a ship in Hong Kong.
For sources, and some great bonus content, subscribe on patreon.com/schmizm2020-07-3000 min
The Schmizm"It's All Just So Jumba" W/ Maddie BerrillKicking off Australia month here on the Schmizm, I sat down with Maddie Berrill in Brunswick, VIC to talk about the 1955 labor party split. We cover the origins of the labor movement in Australia and how that connects to the racist, anti -catholic, and anti-communist history of the nation. Why do all of the center left parties suck so much? Why is the left so bad at keeping it's petty bickering from ruining any chance of working class politics? What is a "jolly swagman" ? All of these questions and more will be answered today.
Original music by Dakota Bauman
Sources...2020-07-0500 min
The SchmizmDon't know what you Gads' til its gone W/ Pat BrewerWow, what a time eh?
This is a regular episode of the show where we talk about the Gadsden Purchase, or the Mesarilla Treaty as it's known in Mexico. Pat Brewer called in from Tucson to talk about how the US extorted Mexico for the last piece of the mainland US in order to move some trains. This one is a hall of fame for the most insane slave owners in US history - Polk, Calhoun, Davis, Walker, the gangs all here.
This podcast was recorded a month ago, so we don't talk about the protests. I'm sure you'll hear...2020-06-0500 min
The Schmizm8 - This Online Bank of Ours w/ Chris GrochowskiDISCLAIMER: This is a comedy podcast. I am not a journalist. All implications about persons now living are intended for entertainment only.
On this episode, Chris G joins me to learn about the Paypal Mafia - a group of tech pioneers that navigated the dot com crash to become the masters of our modern economy. Every tech company you have heard of has probably been touched by the diaspora from Paypal. We take a deeper dive into Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman, and others toward the end to really understand these weirdos who are all too smart by half. Enjoy!
Original...2020-05-0500 min
The Schmizm7 - Mayor Daley's Thugs w/ Mara BaldwinContent Warning: POLITICS!
On this episode, I'm joined by Mara Baldwin to talk about the 1968 presidential primary and the formation of the modern Democratic and Republican parties. I think there are a lot of parallels between what happened in 1968 and what is happening today with the Democratic Party ignoring a huge surge of youth energy in favor of progressive politics and instead, inserted an unpopular establishment figure. Spoiler alert - the Democrats lose! Take note liberals.
Check out patreon.com/schmizm for sources and bonus content.
Original music from Dakota Bauman "Garbage Kills Bears" on Soundcloud2020-04-0700 min
The Schmizm6 - The Three Popes w/Patrick O'ConnerSorry for the delay on new episodes. This one was a doozy, both to research and to edit. The internet cut out, Patrick's computer crashed, etc.
This episode we're talking Popes! I saw the Two Popes and got obsessed with the first time a pope resigned and how it split Europe in two. Almost all of this is sourced from the Catholic Encyclopedia. Please nobody tell Netflix how many clips from their movie I used (CREATIVE LICENSE, I THINK).
For early access to new episodes and all of the bonus content that is on the way, subscribe at patreon.com...2020-03-2900 min
The Schmizm5 - Taksim? I hardly know 'im! w/ Dana LeroyOn this schmizm, I am once again joined by Dana LeRoy (in person this time) to discuss the still unresolved Cypriot schizm of 1974. From the Ottomans, to the British, to Turkey and the EU. Listen all the way through for a lengthy political discussion about the future of the Eastern Mediterranean.
See patreon.com/schmizm for sources and bonus content!2020-03-0600 min
The Schmizm4 - If You See A Pig, Shoot It! w/ Matt KeiperThis week we're talking Canada once again. We discuss the history of European claims to the Oregon/Columbia Territory from Russia to Spain to the US and UK. Pig wars, beaver guitars, shipwrecks, this one has it all.
Check out patreon.com/schmizm for sources2020-02-2700 min
The Schmizm2 - Hot Xanana w/ Dana LeRoyThis week (month, whatever) on the Schmizm, I sat down with Dana LeRoy to talk about East Timor. The audio quality aint great, but I'm learning.
Original music from Dakota Bauman.
See Patreon.com/schmizm for sources2020-01-1700 min
The Schmizm3 - Big Man Big Job w/ Niko AberleThis week (shut up) on The Schmizm, Niko joins me to learn about the family at the heart of both Democratic and Republican politics in the western states. From Mormon pioneers to integration, conservation, and eventually the tea party and #resistance, these big boys have their hand in it all. We're back in the swing of things with all the audio kinks worked out and things can only get better. Enjoy!
Check out patreon.com/schmizm for more content2020-01-1700 min