The Nietzsche Podcast

Christmas Special 2025

Dec 23, 2025
Andrei Georgescu (Artexius), a philosophy contributor, unveils Nietzsche's complex relationship with Christmas and the influence of Wagner. Craig (Acid Horizon) shares intriguing dream interpretations, connecting them to Jung and Nietzschean themes of the eternal return. Neil (Gnostic Informant) explores the intertwining of Dionysian traditions with Epiphany celebrations and wine miracles. Tony (1Dime) argues for a Christian critique of capitalism, advocating for justice over market freedom. Together, they dive into the rich tapestry of philosophy and myth during the holiday season.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Nietzsche's Wagner Christmases and 1872 Rift
02:29 • 4min
3
Wilamowitz's Polemic and Reputation Fallout
06:55 • 41sec
4
Nietzsche, Strauss, and Lingering Conscience
07:35 • 6min
5
Personal Reflection on Criticism and Conscience
13:41 • 4min
6
Suffering, Philosophy, and Nietzsche's Health Metric
17:15 • 3min
7
Dionysus Versus Christianity: Life-Affirmation
20:21 • 5min
8
Dionysus: Dismemberment, Rebirth, and Eternal Return
25:02 • 3min
9
Ariadne Dream, Jung, and Image Work
27:59 • 5min
10
The Nietzsche Dream: Woman, Castle, and Cosmic War
32:56 • 4min
11
Dream Interpretation: Anima, Ariadne, and Mysterium
37:09 • 3min
12
Second Dream: Cosmic Squares and the Real
40:37 • 7min
13
Carl's Letter: Gifts and Zarathustra's Sunset
47:59 • 4min
14
Christmas Eve Reflection and Origins
51:31 • 1min
15
Ancient Sources: Dionysus's Winter Epiphany
52:37 • 4min
16
Epiphanius: Jesus, Dionysus, and January 6
56:08 • 5min
17
Ion, Dusares, and Syncretic Winter Births
01:01:31 • 5min
18
Wine Miracles: Pagan Streams and Christian Cana
01:06:10 • 6min
19
Political Theology: Jesus in the Temple Debate
01:12:04 • 7min
20
Christian Case Against Capitalism
01:19:21 • 26min
21
Aristocratic Labor, Apollo, and Dionysian Overturn
01:45:15 • 12min
22
Myth, Conspiracy, and Christmas as Hallucinated History
01:57:37 • 23min
23
Victorian Ghost Stories and Christmas Reflection
02:21:03 • 5min
24
Dionysus and Christ: Feast, Self-Reflection, Reconciliation
02:25:55 • 14min
25
Outro
02:39:55 • 38sec