Are YOU a terrorist? It’s more likely than you think!
2026/05/13 | 1h 14 mins.
The White House has rolled out a new counter-terrorism strategy. It’s nuts.
Are you Muslim? How about trans? Are you an immigrant, or related to one? How about on the left in any way? How about opposed to fascism?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, I’ve got bad news: you’re on the list.
We get into Trump’s bizarre counter-terrorism czar, Sebastian Gorka, the narratives involved in justifying “pre-crime” arrests, and the need to kick this nonsense in the teeth ASAP.
Also, a tangent on Chick-Fil-A lemonade and respecting the troops.
It’s our first Patron chosen episode! Shout out to all who submitted and voted, especially Dark Jackal who submitted Ursula K. Le Guin’s 1974 work of political sci-fi, “The Dispossessed.”
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Imagine an imperfect but noble anarchist utopia in space, now imagine it’s orbiting a capitalist world. Can you imagine trouble ensuing? You should, because it does.
In this episode we get into the brilliant life and work of one of the greatest sci-fi writers of all time, discuss how chairs can make you horny, look at the sexism/bigotry that can crop up in leftist circles, and ask ourselves: is it gay to hook up with your homie for a single decad?
The Everything Episode. Also Available in Video!
2026/05/07 | 1h 23 mins.
We’re gonna shoot straight: we had a guest drop out a few hours before we recorded. So we made the best of it, turned on our webcams, and talked about…everything.
The MET Gala, Cuba, King of the Hill, Final Fantasy, the Supreme Court, Iran, Being Gay. All of it.
We decided to make a video episode out of this, which you can watch on our Youtube. If you want more video episodes of us chatting (and answering your questions!) go support us on Patreon!
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Dengue Boy, ft. Vajra Chandrasekera
2026/05/04 | 1h 24 mins.
What if you were a giant mosquito in a climate hell future, and the mosquito was trans, and the trans mosquito destroyed the stock market and also a school bully, and the school bully possessed a VR headset that allowed him to be the guy that runs the stock market, and the guy that runs the stock market is responsible for your mosquito-fication, so you have to confront him as you bring about a new mosquito-themed age of the earth?
Welcome to Michel Nieva’s 2025 novel, “Dengue Boy,” translated by Rahul Bery.
Joining us to dive into this strange and rich text is author of “The Saint of Bright Doors” and “Rakesfall,” Vajra Chandrasekara. Together we will unpack just what it means to confront your inner trans revolutionary mosquito as the world burns.
Learn more about Vajra’s work and buy his books here!
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Bonus Author Interview: Joe Kassabian and “The Highlands Burn”
2026/05/01 | 56 mins.
It’s time for more BONUS CONTENT!
We are joined by host of the “Lions Led By Donkeys” podcast, Joe Kassabian, to discuss his upcoming gunpowder fantasy novel, “The Highlands Burn.”
What is gunpowder fantasy? Where are all the Armenians in sword and sorcery? How do you build an interesting magic system? All this and more in this fantastic interview!
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