post-nostalgic wasteland
Episodes
The Murder of Sheridan Gorman w/ Rachel Siegel
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In which we discuss the horrific and preventable murder of Loyola University Chicago freshman Sheridan Gorman, recent revelations about the killer, an...
Tic'd Off
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In which Thomas and I discuss the BAFTAs/Tourette's incident and the broader cultural implications of the controversy. We also discuss online self-imp...
Red, White, and Chicago Blue w/ James Conrad
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In which we discuss Chicago history, the past several decades' changes to the city's character, and the ongoing changes to America's character.
Stop Asian Hate w/ Kim Chee
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In which myself and the lovely Kim Chee discuss living in Chicago as a Republican, the LA riots, transracial adoption, the COVID era, and other topics...
Four Neo-Pagan Movies w/ Gunton Blurpus
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In which we discuss The Wicker Man (1973), the remake of the Wicker Man (2006), The Wicker Tree (2011) and Midsommar (2019). I haven't checked but I ...
Apocalytpo w/ JJ Alejandro
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JJ Alejandro joins Thomas and Rory to discuss Mel Gibson's masterpiece Apocalytpo and the way the political discourse surrounding the film reduces its...
Virgina is For Lovers w/ Ben Braddock
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rory and Thomas sit down with Dr. Ben Braddock to discuss Virginia politics, the recent election results, the state's political scandals over the year...
Harm ReSUCKtion w/ Jared Klickstein
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with author and law student Jared Klickstein to discuss his phenomenal book "Crooked Smile: What It Took to Escape a Decade of Homelessnes...
The New Yorker w/ Mattio
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Freelance photographer and host of The Saltbox Mattio Pattio sits down with us to discuss New York nativism, the mayoral race, the usefulness of debat...
"I DON'T WANT TO DIE"
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In which we discuss the case of John Allen Chau, a young American Christian missionary who became a source of praise, scorn, mockery and debate after ...
Rajneesh Please!
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A one-on-one ep in which Thomas and ilych discuss the Netflix docuseries Wild Wild Country, the politics of the Rajneeshees, the accuracy of calling t...
Alpha Dog w/ Bayou
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas and ilych bring on Bayou to discuss Nick Cassavetes' 2006 classic Alpha Dog and the real-life tragedy behind it.
Wokestown w/ Gunton Blurpus
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host of the BLESS THIS MESS podcast sits down with us to discuss the politics of Jonestown. why they don't get talked about more, and their relevance ...
Three Neo-Nazi Movies w/ James Conrad
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sci-fi and fantasy author James Conrad sits down with ilych and Thomas to discuss American History X, The Believer, and Shot Caller.
Heed the Warning Bell w/ Nic Dolinger
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Writer, poet, podcaster and crusader Nic Dolinger returns to talk to me and my NEW CO-HOST THOMAS UR-MI about his grave misgivings about artificial in...
Post-Leftist Wasteland w/ Thomas Ur-Millennial
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On his fourth appearance on this show Thomas Ur-Millennial talks about Christianity, Dostoevsky, C.S. Lewis, "radical centrists", the tide turning aga...
Viral Knowledge w/ Psi
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host of the Rare Candy podcast talks living in the Portland area, the political shift of vaccine skepticism, Anthony Fauci, homelessness on the Wes...
Yoga Mattio
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Photographer and host of The Saltbox podcast Mattio Pattio sits down with me to discuss art school, being a college libertarian, eastern religion, the...
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms w/ Jack Mason
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host of the popular and influential podcast The Perfume Nationalist sits down with me to discuss cigarettes, the Grammys, cults, film ratings, gun act...
Protestants, Catholics, and Mormons Oh My! w/ Ace Niederhoff LaFleur
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
History buff and co-host of the Manifest Destiny Podcast comes back to discuss Puritan witch trials, the role of Anglo Protestantism in America's foun...
SincerePilled w/ Thomas UR-MI
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas UR-MI comes back once more to discuss the weather in Montana, leftist demoralization following the 2024 election and the Daniel Penny trial, th...
It’s Always Sunny in the UK w/ Yeerk.P
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host of the Bistro Californium podcast and “freelance culture warrior” Yeerk.P sits down to talk about current events in the UK including the Sout...
Mr. UPS Man w/ Zane
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which Zane tells me about Dallas life, culture, and politics, the perks of driving for UPS, the realities of belonging to the Teamsters Union, and ...
A Very Chill Episode w/ Max
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An LA-based poster and very chill dude named Max takes a walk through his neighborhood and talks to me about changes in the entertainment industry, Je...
Ace Exploration w/ Ace Niederhoff LeFleur
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
History buff and co-host of The Manifest Destiny Podcast sits down with me to discuss the discovery of the New World, Civil War and WWII revisionism, ...
Facts, Feelings and Friends w/ Thomas-URMI
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Ur-Millennial returns and we go back and forth on the conflict between sticking to the facts and building a powerful narrative, leaving behind ...
The Chicago Two w/ Berto
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Berto sits down with me once again to discuss zyns, suburban life, free speech, whether cancel culture is winding down, innocence hoaxes, why Mexicans...
The Outing Of JJ Boobhugger
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The legendary JJ Boobhugger and myself discuss the firing of Anthony Cumia, the decline of stand-up comedy, whether Gangs of New York is a good movie,...
Oh, Canada! w/ Pee Wee Herman Melville
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What's the deal with Canadian separatism? Why are so many right-wing online influencers Canadian? Why is Minnesota nice so annoying? Why are Russia...
Banana Republican w/ Banga
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Dominican New Yorker and part-time bookie and lender gives me the inside scoop on the underground gambling world, corruption in the Caribbean, Domin...
The REAL King Of Staten Island w/ Kurt Unchained
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which we discuss colonizer relatives, libertarian lore, New York politics, ghost stories, advocacy documentaries, the Catholic Question, and more.
Kent State Solution w/ Mr. STAR
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
College student and sinophile Mr. S.T.A.R. shares his inside perspective on modern life on a liberal arts campus, particularly the current pro-Palesti...
Pardon My French w/ Bayou Cervidae
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Me and my 4th favorite gay French-speaking southern Catholic on X (formerly known as Twitter) talk about fake southern accents, being right-wing in a ...
Invaders, Crusaders, and Conquistadors w/ Henry
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In which me and my Latinx friend Henry shoot the shit about immigration politics in America and Europe, Latin America, the definition of "Arab," Ameri...
Another Evening With Berto
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two friends get into it about the aurora borealis, bidets, Kenny vs. Spenny, alcohol, 2010s rap, and more.
The Real Based Trad Husbands Of Texas w/ Mac Foster
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Me and one of my long-time online pals Mac Foster talk about the reality of rural homegrown food life as we digress into Waco, the migrant crisis, why...
Normie Winner w/ Austin Calloway
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fantasy author Austin Calloway shoots the bull with me about the fantasy genre before we quickly segway into JK Rowling's legacy, nostalgia for the pr...
Don't Cry for Me Argentina w/Nic Dolinger
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I speak with writer Nic Dolinger about his short stories, Falun Gong, what Christopher Hitchens would be like today, life in Argentina, my Ron Unz imp...
Nostalgic For The Focus Group w/ Eternal Dillard
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I chat with the writer and star of Hereafter Man about the early rise of wokeness within the film industry, whether reality TV is the modern day PT Ba...
An Evening With Berto
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ghost Jail producer and co-creator Berto chills with me to discuss Hereafter Man, the origins of the black Irish, Protestant vs. Catholic theology, bl...
Perfect Day w/ Safety Propaganda
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Old interview I did with author and critic Adam Lehrer aka Safety Propaganda. We discussed the discipline of writing, the gimmick of method acting, M...
Humanize The Text w/ Thomas-URMI
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join bleeding heart right-winger Thomas URMI (@TheURMillennial) and myself as we discuss living in a liberal arts college town in a red state, the ris...