Podcasts
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In light of recent events, I decided to revisit this fantastic series on the history of Palestinian/Israeli conflicts.
Across six episodes, it runs for roughly 20 hours, so it's quite a commitment, but for anyone wanting a comprehensive yet accessible history of the geopolitical and historic events that have led us to where we are today, I couldn't recommend this series more.
I won't express my own opinions on matter as per the no political discourse rule of this forum, but to my understanding, this series remains as unbiased as possible and tries its best to empathise with (and criticise) both sides in equal measures.
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I'd also recommend those that are interested in Middle East politics check out CONFLICTED. It is hosted by an orthodox Christian (Thomas Small) in discussion with a Salafi Muslim, Aimen Dean (a former Al Qaeda operative turned spy for MI6/SIS until the September 11 attack on NYC). It has more of a focus on understanding Islamist* Jihadist** terrorism - their mindsets, motivations, and the wider regional and global contexts and regional history in which they operate.
It's been going on for 4 years now, so there is a deep well of fascinating episodes to browse. The latest season (the fourth) has been particularly interesting, as it zooms in on the lives and philosophies of the Muslim writers and thinkers who have most inspired Islamist fundamentalism, before moving on to discuss their modern incarnation in the Muslim Brotherhood and its offshoots.
If you're just interested in Israel/Palestine, then there are episodes on that in Season 3, plus a 'response episode' to the recent revival of the conflict.
- here used to denote those that believe that Islam offers a political ideology or system to be applied to society, nation states, or globally. Not all Muslims are Islamists or would agree that Islam should be applied in this way.
** here used to denote those that believe that Islamism as a political ideology should be spread through violent means and undertake to join in that mission. Not all Islamists are Jihadists.
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Leaving the links up for now, but they may be deleted. Also posting the reminder of our forum policy:
@neph93 said in New guidelines regarding political posting - All members should read…:
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Discovering IronCast set me down a satisfying path of semi-related podcast discovery but I'm at an unfortunate point where I have run out of material and would love suggestions for more
Over the last couple years I've enjoyed Heddels Blowout (and now Neverrong), Garmology, Articles of Interest, Denimhunters and Customer Service
Are there any others I should be checking out in a similar vein?
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@GraemeE maybe Dean Delray’s Grail podcast? AFAIK he used to feature maker type folks on Let There Be Talk (including Giles and Jerome Mage), then it branched off into its own whole separate podcast.
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@popvulture I haven't listened to a ton of grail other than the giles episode but I did like dark fonzie with maron.
I'll give it a shot
Thanks man - much appreciated
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@popvulture im scrolling though possible episodes of Let There Be Talk and just saw there is an older one with Anton Newcombe as the guest
Im finding myself a little anxious just thinking about the collective amount of manic energy between those 2 personalities
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Hahaha I hear ya — that’d be an automatic pass for me
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^saw that the other week. Was a good episode. Veritasium has upped his game recently.
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@T4920 this is a very late reply, but I’m right there with you! Mrs. Cornette’s baby boy is such a fun listen! Do you watch any present day wrasslin?
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@deadendpro I actually discovered JC as a result of his commentaries on modern wrestling.
Followed it casually as a kid in the late 90s/early 2000s, and got back into it again about 10 years ago as means of reconnecting with old friends.
We'd follow the independent scene and go to local shows together when possible, and were really excited for AEW when it launched... I still watch weekly when possible, but my interest has waned in recent months... Corny's AEW reviews are often more interesting than the product itself though, most of his criticism is spot on, and it's made me appreciate and understand the specific nuances of the art form that can make it great.
I tell people that 90% of pro-wrestling nowadays is garbage, and as fans we accept that because the other 10% is magic, lightning in a bottle, that makes sitting through countless hours of bullshit worthwhile
“𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”
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I’ve been enjoying the newly released second season of one of my recent favorites…
https://open.spotify.com/show/5cQxyxeC057nGcx7epp4ed?si=9BxSmvgLT1GUeLRHFMbkqg
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@T4920 samesies across the board. Shinsuke had just arrived to NXT when I returned to being interested in wrestling and AEW was in the Covid-era at Daily’s place.
Continuing the samesies, AEW enthusiasm eventually gave way for me too (though I also watch each week) as Jim and Brian’s takes are much more enjoyable than the spot-fest that is AEW programming. Do you know if we have a thread here to expound on all the wrestling here? If not, we might just need to start a thread! Lol
