I Don't Speak German

I Don't Speak German, Episode 20: Gavin, Goad, and Edgelord Comedy (with Samantha Kutner)

Jun 5, 2019

Samantha Kutner discusses Gavin McInnes, Jim Goad, and their ties to the edgelord comedy scene. They explore alt-right affiliations, misogyny towards women, problematic comedic styles, online extremism, challenges in content moderation, biased journalism, and incidents involving Proud Boys and Patriot Prayer. The conversation touches on media literacy, far-right ideologies, and associations with white nationalist ideology.

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Quick takeaways

Gavin McInnes influenced by overt white nationalist Jim Goad.

Media literacy crucial to combat false narratives and manipulation.

Far-right extremism diverts blame to marginalized groups, masking societal challenges.

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Overview of the Podcast Episode

The episode delves into the connections between Gavin McInnes, Jim Goad, and the edgelord comedy scene of the 90s and 2000s. They discuss how Gavin's ideological predecessor was Jim Goad, known for his overt white nationalist views compared to Gavin's more coy approach. The episode highlights the dangerous ideologies and behaviors of figures like Jim Goad, who openly embrace white nationalism and misogyny in their content.

Intro

2min

The Ideological Connections and Contrasts between Gavin McGinnis and Jim Goad

7min

The Control and Misogyny Towards Women

7min

Analysis of a Controversial Figure's Comedic Style and Behavior

14min

Exploring Extremist Ideologies and Toxic Online Behavior

22min

Challenges in Content Moderation and Far-right Bias in Journalism

16min

Discussion on Proud Boys and Patriot Prayer Incident Map Project and Patreon Support

2min

Analyzing Media Literacy and Rising Far-Right Ideologies

5min

Samantha Kutner returns to talk about Gavin McInnes again, including his book and some of his influences.

Warnings apply.

NOTE 23/8/20: Since original publication this episode has been edited to remove references to an organisation with which Samantha Kutner is no longer affiliated. Links have also been removed from below.

Gavin McInnes "The Death of Cool."

Jim Goad's Group Hug

"The Surprisingly Mainstream History Of The Internet's Favorite Anti-Semitic Image"

https://twitter.com/ashkenaz89/status/1115860103788412928 Proud Boys News Sources Samantha (@ashkenaz89) has been consulted with. https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/inside-miami-alt-right-and-proud-boys-chapter-10945821 https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-the-proud-boys-became-roger-stones-personal-army-6 Incident map link. https://twitter.com/ashkenaz89/status/1051237360338259969 Incident Map Support for Samantha Patreon: patreon.com/ashkenaz89 Paypal: paypal.me/SKutner Venmo: @ashkenaz89 The “misgendering” of Alex McNabb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1RzRhazhV0 The Truth about Charlottesville https://www.wired.com/story/leaked-alt-right-chat-logs-are-key-to-charlottesville-lawsuits/

https://www.bustle.com/p/leaked-unite-the-right-chats-prove-members-had-violent-intentions-for-charlottesville-79647 Edging Into Extremism https://www.patreon.com/posts/edging-into-23433586 For Proud Boys and Others Considering Leaving Insights from former Proud Boys https://medium.com/@ashkenaz89/proud-of-your-boy-notes-on-leaving-94172fa2bbcf Organizations that Can Help You Leave https://twitter.com/ashkenaz89/status/1088954326402228224 Mental Health Resources for Men

https://mantherapy.org/ https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/