The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters

This week Beau discusses the very beginning of Henry V’s reign, with particular focus on foreign affairs, the slow-burn civil war in France between the Armagnacs and the Burgundians, as well as the turmoil within the Catholics Church and the Council of Constance.

Carl and Harry are joined by Kelly-Jay Keen to discuss the new phenomenon of the trans-English, how Islam is basically our state religion now, and the ongoing developments of the Rochdale trial.

Harry, Dan and Beau discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict within our borders, returning to the moon, and the UK media lying about JD Vance.

Carl, Connor, and Dan discuss what the hell is happening in Ukraine, how Europe has lost its mind, and the shocking twist in the Eleanor Williams case.

Josh and Stelios discuss the Trump-Zelensky meeting, the new trend making a storm in modern politics and how a French theatre has been taken over by African migrants.

Beau is joined by Benjamin Boyce for a discussion on a smorgasbord of topics. The two talk about his trip to the UK, how sunny Swindon compares to California, British history, and reflections on the Evergreen debacle and its impact.

This week Beau begins to discuss the life and times of Henry V, from the circumstances of his father’s usurpation, to his early childhood, his elevation to Prince of Wales, his early combat experience, and his struggle for power with his own ailing father. https://www.lotuseaters.com/freemium-epochs-200-or-henry-v-part-i-02-03-2025

Carl, Stelios and Harry discuss the incredible disappointment of Phase 1 of the Epstein files, Andrew Tate as a conservative icon, and the battle for English identity.

Beau, Harry and Josh discuss how we live in the shadow of the postwar consensus, South Africa’s impossible situation and how Salman Rushdie’s attacker has been found guilty.

Carl, Connor, and Josh discuss how the US is run by degenerates, why Europe is losing the plot over Trump, and how Japan has decided immigration is the answer.