The Empire Never Ended

Returning to Croatia once again, Boris fills in the gaps between the invention of Croatian nationalism and the rise of the bloodthirsty Ustaša. He follows the career of Ante Pavelić from devoted legal counsel to arrested nationalists, through his brief stint as a parliamentarian, to his fateful trip to Italy where he developed the Ustaša's paltry ideology. The crew discusses some of the whackier local socialist politics of the time where nationalism was labeled "Left" and internationalism "Right". Boris also talks about the battles between anti-fascist and Frankist students at the University of Zagreb, attitudes towards Slavic Muslims, and all the Ustaša race theory you can stomach. The boys also introduce the Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization (VMRO) and the role the Ustaša were supposed to play in the assassination of King Aleksandar in Marsailles. This is The Empire Never Ended, the Antifascist Amerikanski-Balkan podcast about (neo) fascist terror, the (deep) state and the alienation, nihilism and desperation produced by the capitalist system. And how to get rid of all that. Something like that... Subscribe to our Patreon for weekly premium episodes! And check out our social media for updates and whatnot: Twitter + Facebook + Instagram + YouTube

In TENE's effort to "catch 'em all", Rey introduces saint and stench wizard, Nikolaj Velimirović, one of Serbian Orthodoxy's most important bishops and the gray eminence of Serbian Fascism. Once a government emissary beloved by Serbian liberals, he took a turn towards the fashy in the 1920s, catching the eye of Adolf Hitler, whom Velimirović compares to none other than Saint Sava himself. From this fun idea, Velimirović creates Svetosavlje, or 'Saint-Sava-hood', reimagining Saint Sava as a sort of Nazi Buddha. However, claiming Dimitrije Ljotić as his follower, claiming Hitler's endeavour was "worthy of a saint and a hero",  turning the 'Bogomojlci' evangelical orthodox worshippers into a fascist propaganda outlet, and poor hygeine were not enough to stop this man from being canonized! Rey brings some other fascist intellectuals from inter-war Yugoslavia into the picture as well, particularly celebrated novelist Miloš Crnjanski who, when not pleasing his readership with classic prose, was editing his own fascist journal and developing some very bad ideas about race. Also featured, the red panic in 30s Yugoslavia, "Cultural Bolshevism", Dinaric Nemanjići, and a Serbian Orthodox response to the Übermensch. This is The Empire Never Ended, the Antifascist Amerikanski-Balkan podcast about (neo) fascist terror, the (deep) state and the alienation, nihilism and desperation produced by the capitalist system. And how to get rid of all that. Something like that... Subscribe to our Patreon for weekly premium episodes! And check out our social media for updates and whatnot: Twitter + Facebook + Instagram + YouTube

Rey takes the Empire Never Ended down an awkward road called 'Early Serbian and Yugoslav Fascism'. This is a period of street fighting that shaped the pan-slavic fascists known as 'ORJUNA', and of the inter-war antifascist battle of Trbovlje in Slovenia. Follow Dimitrije Ljotić (1891-1945), wannabe führer and Bible nerd, as he annoys the shit out of everyone before getting politically stomped on by rich rival, Milan Stojadinović (1888-1961) in a pathetic bid to become Hitler's boy in Serbia. Also discussed, O.G. Yugoslav communists coming home from the Russian Revolution, Proletarian Action Squads, the Arditi del Popolo, and the awesomely-named 'Red Justice'! If that wasn't enough, Rey also elucidates the origins of the name "Yugoslavia", recounts the chaotic tale of Račić's mass shooting in the Yugoslav Parliament, and presents the bizarre 'Diamantstein Affair'. Finally, the boys get theoretical about workerism and the "parasite" framework adopted by many anti-capitalists as well as about certain orifices of the body of the fascist state. This is The Empire Never Ended, the Antifascist Amerikanski-Balkan podcast about (neo) fascist terror, the (deep) state and the alienation, nihilism and desperation produced by the capitalist system. And how to get rid of all that. Something like that... Subscribe to our Patreon for weekly premium episodes! And check out our social media for updates and whatnot: Twitter + Facebook + Instagram + YouTube

TENE pod welcomes Kemal back to narrate some truly crazy shit that went down in the port town of Fiume, also known as Rijeka in today's Croatia, a little more than a century ago. Watch the fundaments of fascism flower from the cocaine-addled brain of celebrated war hero, poet, and daredevil, Gabriele D'Annunzio! Marvel at the sense-defying stunts of his nudist right-hand man and pig-thieving air pirate, Guido Keller! Weep at the tragic tale of shotgun-riding futurist donkey, Camellino! Somewhere between Porco Rosso and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the story of the Italian Regency of Carnaro and its flamboyant Comandante is not one to miss! Opening song: "Alba Separa Dalla Luce L'Ombra" written by Gabriele D'Annunzio, composed by Paolo Tosti, and sung by Enrico Caruso. English translation, "Day Man, (uwaa-aahhh) Master of the Night Man". This is The Empire Never Ended, the Antifascist Amerikanski-Balkan podcast about (neo) fascist terror, the (deep) state and the alienation, nihilism and desperation produced by the capitalist system. And how to get rid of all that. Something like that... Subscribe to our Patreon for weekly premium episodes! And check out our social media for updates and whatnot: Twitter + Facebook + Instagram + YouTube

In this discussion, Kemal Madžerak, an expert on the Croatian national project, unpacks the evolution of Croatian identity from the Illyrian movement to the 20th century. He navigates the linguistic battles between Serbs and Croats, highlighting key figures like Ljudevit Gaj and Ante Starčević. The impact of Hungarianization is explored, along with the cultural significance of Dubrovnik and Bosnia. Madžerak also critiques the legacies of nationalist leaders and addresses the complexities of identity in a historically tumultuous region.

The crew slows down for a 'kaffeeklatsch' to elaborate on some themes in the previous episode. Rey expands on some surprising connections of Karađorđe Petrović and Boris brings us up to date on his American and British royal heirs today.  They discuss the origin of vampires in the 'Western' imagination and the effort to invent new traditions during the Serbian national project. The boys then spend some time on the significance of anarchism in the 19th century, specifically in Serbia, and talk about Bakunin's broad influence and his struggles with Marx. Also included: Young Bosnia and Gavrilo Princip, Bolsheviks riding anarchist coattails, and a scandalous royal burrito shop incident. This is The Empire Never Ended, the Antifascist Amerikanski-Balkan podcast about (neo) fascist terror, the (deep) state and the alienation, nihilism and desperation produced by the capitalist system. And how to get rid of all that. Something like that...   Subscribe to our Patreon for weekly premium episodes! And check out our social media for updates and whatnot: Twitter + Facebook + Instagram +  YouTube

Delve into the complex tapestry of Serbian nationalism, tracing its roots from the 1804 uprisings to modern identity struggles. Learn how the Janissaries transformed from enslaved soldiers to powerful warlords, impacting local populations. Discover the pivotal role of historical narratives in shaping national identity and how language reforms fueled the nationalist movement. Explore the cultural clashes and societal upheavals that defined Serbia's quest for independence, while critically examining the intersections of nationalism and capitalism.

Boris, Fritz, and Rey wrap up their first arc of episodes and say, not a "goodbye", but a "see yinz later" to the Order of Nine Angles. Fritz gives some updates on this arc's siegepilled stars and Atomwaffen's great new way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Shit gets unreal as Rey recounts the recent inclusion of The Empire Never Ended into ONA canon as "antifascist bigots" and Boris joins him to poke fun at the Astral Bone Gnawer's turn at the ONA mic. Boris relates the obsessive need to obfuscate the 'true' identity of Anton Long (*coughDavidMyatt) to the epic Yugoslav partisan film Walter Defends Sarajevo. The boys laugh at the pathetic attempts of niners to deny the overwhelming presence of pedophilia in the O9A, giving them the chance to offend new countries with their accents. The crew then introduces the new Balkan turn of the coming arc, promising a rapid return to the occult soon. Finally, Fritz ropes Boris into some therapeutic roleplay in order to explain siegepillers and nazi satanists to children. Failing miserably and completely losing their minds, the crew immediately launches into an epic radio play entitled, "Das Ist Anton Long". See y'all in the Balkans! Features a couple of seconds from an interview done by Jake Hanrahan from his podcast Popular Front. Listen to the full interview on his patreon page. Radio Play score taken either from Valter Brani Sarajevo (1972) or from the endless resources of fesliyanstudios.com. SFX from freesound.org and mixkit.co Closing song: Zabranjeno pušenje - Anarhija all over Baščaršija - Das ist Walter (1984) This is The Empire Never Ended, the Antifascist Amerikanski-Balkan podcast about (neo) fascist terror, the (deep) state and the alienation, nihilism and desperation produced by the capitalist system. And how to get rid of all that. Something like that... Subscribe to our Patreon for premium episodes like this one! Twitter - Instagram - YouTube - Facebook

[UNLOCKED] We're ending our first arc this week and moving on to greener pastures, so we thought we'd catch you up on some old 'premium' gossip. Halfway through this first twisted arc of episodes, the gang takes a breather to reflect on David Myatt and James Mason, the bad dads of today's Nazi internet. Myatt graces the podcast with over an hour of audio of himself lying and equivocating about his role in the Order of Nine Angles, prompting the guys to draw a comparison to an interview with James Mason recorded some years after. Rey attempts to explain Mason's theology through the Lord of the Rings and Boris recalls some of Jimbo's dumbest moments. Finally, Fritz presses Rey to expound on the coming movement of Reptilian nationalists and worries how 'the Left' would respond. This episode uses mostly fash trash as source material, which we won't be referencing here. Oh, except this, you're gonna want this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_petition_against_age_of_consent_laws This is The Empire Never Ended, the Antifascist Amerikanski-Balkan podcast about (neo) fascist terror, the (deep) state and the alienation, nihilism and desperation produced by the capitalist system. And how to get rid of all that. Something like that... Subscribe to our Patreon for weekly premium episodes! And check out our social media for updates and whatnot: Twitter + Facebook + Instagram + YouTube

The TENE boys return to the ludicrous and grotesque spectacle of a human being, Ryan Fleming, notorious National Action nazi pedophile and one-time pretender to the ONA throne with his vampiric (or "whamphyric" if you're a fucking idiot) Drakon Covenant. Rey recalls Ryan's many disgusting crimes and career in National Action (et al.) while Boris reviews his troubles on the Iron March forum. Fritz then holds both of them hostage with an exhaustive review of Fleming's book, "Scithain", a sort of sequel to the Drakon Covenant's (much shorter) founding text. This is another long one, but it promises Skyrim NPCs, Vampire King Aurthur, Satanic Neanderthals, and of course, Werewolves! This is The Empire Never Ended, the Antifascist Amerikanski-Balkan podcast about (neo) fascist terror, the (deep) state and the alienation, nihilism and desperation produced by the capitalist system. And how to get rid of all that. Something like that... Subscribe to our Patreon for weekly premium episodes! Check out our social media for updates and whatnot: Twitter + Facebook + Instagram + YouTube