Strange Exiles

Host Bram flies solo for an episode to discuss borderline personality disorder, the capitalist cult of wellness, and the works of Byung-Chul Han and Mark Fisher. Plus! Bonus content: Misunderstanding the 'hero's journey'... What if Jordan Peterson wrote 'The Last Jedi'?

Author, podcaster and teacher Zoe Venditozzi discusses Witches of Scotland, the campaign to get justice for every woman accused of witchcraft in Scotland from 1563 onwards. What can the historic persecution of women as 'witches' teach us about misogyny, violence, and the role of the heretic in today's culture?

Dr Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes explains why we need a new philosophy of psychedelics. The author of Noumenautics looks back on the legacy of his influential essay Neo-Nihilism: The Philosophy of Power, and his enduring passion for the ideas of Spinoza, Nietzsche and A.N. Whitehead. Theme by Asthmatic Astronaut.

Strange Exiles is a podcast about ideas, identity and ideology. Episode 5 is a conversation about the politics of architecture and the future of the American left with journalist Marianela D'Aprile, an activist for the Democratic Socialists of America. Theme by Asthmatic Astronaut.

Strange Exiles is a podcast about ideas, identity and ideology. Episode 4 is a conversation about social justice, climate chaos and antifascist resistance, with Pulitzer-nominated Las Vegas journalist and futurist Joshua Ellis. Theme by Asthmatic Astronaut.

David Lee Morgan, a radical poet and musician, shares his journey through the tumultuous landscape of 1960s counterculture. He reflects on his political awakening, fueled by heartbreak and activism. The conversation dives into the intersections of anarchism, communism, and the Black empowerment movement, spotlighting key revolutionary figures. Morgan critiques democracy versus authoritarianism, highlighting the complexities of recent political events. His gripping encounters with law enforcement and experiences in youth-led protests paint a vivid picture of resistance and hope.

Strange Exiles is a new podcast about ideas, identity and ideology. In Episode 2, professional Combat Magician and Fortean journalist Ian 'Cat' Vincent discusses chaos magic, comic book archetypes, Hookland, and the time he cursed Boris Johnson.  This is a preview. Listen to full episodes of Strange Exiles at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠strangeexiles.substack.com⁠.

Strange Exiles is a podcast about ideas, identity and ideology. Peter Sas of the Critique of Pure Interest blog talks about nondualism, consciousness, and Buddhist Marxism. This is a preview. To listen to full episodes of Strange Exiles, sign up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠strangeexiles.substack.com