The Delingpod: The James Delingpole Podcast

Dick Delingpole

Apr 5, 2025

Join Dick Delingpole, a keen observer of cultural trends, as he converses with James Delingpole. They dive into the pitfalls of environmentalism, dissecting its impact on society. Expect a playful discussion on gender identity, peppered with thoughtful reflections on morality and media. They tackle the monopolistic secrets of food manufacturing and examine contentious water quality issues. The duo also shares personal anecdotes about spiritual beliefs and their frustrations with modern music, all wrapped in humor and insight.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Humor and Reflection: A Light-Hearted Exchange

01:53 • 17min

Masturbation, Morality, and Media Manipulation

18:30 • 18min

Identity and Ink: A Humorous Exploration

36:56 • 5min

The Monopolistic Control of Food Manufacturing and Its Dark Secrets

42:04 • 3min

The Controversy of Water Quality and Cultural Influences

44:34 • 2min

Musical Frustrations and Spiritual Reflections

46:18 • 17min

Exploring the French Foreign Legion and War Literature

01:03:05 • 10min

Exploring Biblical Complexities and Personal Reflections

01:13:27 • 11min

Festival Fun in the Lake District

01:24:22 • 3min

A Call for Support and Climate Change Controversies

01:27:19 • 4min

Our Friends Beneath the Sands

Martin Windrow

Gurus, the young man and elder Paisios

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Dionysios Phariseotis

Watermelons

James Delingpole

James Delingpole's "Watermelons" (2024) exposes the deceptive tactics employed by climate alarmists. The book unveils how political activists, green campaigners, and others fabricated the 'global warming' crisis. Delingpole meticulously details their sinister plan to control resources and reshape society. The updated edition includes new chapters that further illuminate the climate alarmists' manipulative strategies. This insightful work challenges the prevailing narrative and encourages critical thinking about environmental issues.

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

Haruki Murakami

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle follows Toru Okada, an ordinary man living in Tokyo, whose life is disrupted when his cat goes missing and his wife, Kumiko, disappears after confessing to an affair. As Toru searches for his wife, he encounters a variety of eccentric characters, including psychic sisters, a teenage girl, and a veteran of World War II. The novel blends magical realism with intricate storytelling, exploring themes of alienation, loneliness, and the blurring of reality and illusion. Through Toru's journey, Murakami addresses historical trauma, personal cruelty, and the pain of being human, creating a complex and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.

The leopard

Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa

The Leopard, originally titled 'Il Gattopardo', is a novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa that explores the transformation of Sicilian society during the Italian unification in the 19th century. The story centers around Don Fabrizio, the Prince of Salina, who represents the old feudal order and witnesses the transition of power from the aristocracy to the new bourgeois class. The novel is set against the backdrop of Giuseppe Garibaldi's invasion of Sicily and the subsequent unification of Italy. It is known for its vivid descriptions of Sicilian life, its complex characters, and its exploration of themes such as mortality, change, and the decline of the aristocracy[2][3][5].