
The New Founding Podcast
New Founding is building the America you want to live in. On the New Founding Podcast, Santiago Pliego and Josh Clemans talk with allies and individuals who are working to do the same thing.
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Oct 25, 2024 • 30min
"The One Historical Event I Would Change" - Darryl Cooper/Martyr Made | #55
Today, Santiago & Josh interview Darryl Cooper, Host of the Martyr Made Podcast and Co-Host of "The Unraveling with Jocko Willink," to discuss the what three events he would change in human history to put the world on a better path.
#DarrylCooper #West #War #Government #History #WorldWarI #Reformation
Darryl Cooper is Host of The Martyr Made Podcast, Co-host of The Unraveling w/ Jocko Willink, and considered "the most important popular historian working in the United States today" by Tucker Carlson.
Learn more about Darryl Cooper's work:
https://substack.com/@martyrmade
https://tuckercarlson.com/tucker-show-darryl-cooper
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Oct 11, 2024 • 1h 16min
The Man Investing in America (Early Palantir, Anduril's First Round) | Josh Manchester
Today, Santiago & Josh interview Josh Manchester, former Officer in U.S. Marines and General Partner at Champion Hill Ventures, about his early investment in SpaceX, pending global catastrophes, AI, government regulation of industry, and new ventures on the horizon.
#JoshManchester #ChampionHill #Venture #Business #Industry #Space #AI #Defense #NationalSecurity
Josh Manchester founded Champion Hill Ventures in 2014 after six years at TrueBridge Capital Partners where he helped manage ~$2B. He was previously an officer in the US Marine Corps for six years with substantial operating experience in the Middle East. He graduated from Duke University.
Learn more about Josh Manchester's work at:
https://www.championhillventures.com/about
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Oct 4, 2024 • 1h 4min
How Mobs Work - Joe Rigney | #53
In a thought-provoking discussion, Joe Rigney, Associate Pastor and author, dives into the formation of mobs through a historical lens, particularly referencing Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar.' He explores the dangers of unchecked passions and the often selfish nature of empathy, connecting these themes to modern societal dynamics. Rigney also critiques the imbalance in justice today and emphasizes the importance of accountability, while engaging with the complexities of gender roles in leadership, ultimately calling for resilient institutions grounded in values.

Sep 27, 2024 • 59min
"They'd Rather Rule in Hell" - Douglas Wilson | #52
Today, Santiago & Josh interview Douglas Wilson, Senior Minister of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, Host of the "Blog and Mablog" Podcast, and author of over 50 books including "Mere Christianity" and "Reformed is Not Enough" to discuss:
1:35 - Possible election outcomes
5:30 - Kamala Harris as a "sacrificial lamb."
7:50 - Betting markets as political indicators.
16:35 - Trump and pro-life evangelicals.
21:03 - The Fourth Turning
23:37 - "Democrats would rather control the wreckage"
26:32 - Tech vibe shift.
29:04 - "Is the Constitution dead?" Kind of.
33:43 - Were the founding fathers Enlightenment liberals?
45:25 - Post-war secularization and the rise of godless bureaucracy.
50:07 - The positive legacy of Colonialism
53:45 - Monarchy vs Bureaucracy
Douglas Wilson served in the submarine service of the U.S. Navy, then earned two B.A. degrees, one in Philosophy and one in Classical Studies, plus an M.A. in Philosophy; all three of his degrees were granted by the University of Idaho. He has been an Instructor at both the University of Idaho and Lewis & Clark State College, and is currently a Senior Fellow at New Saint Andrews College, where he has taught since its inception without compensation. He has served Christ Church, Moscow, as a pastor since 1977, and under his leadership it has founded New Saint Andrews College, Canon Press publishing house, the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, and many mission churches around the US and internationally. He has authored almost eighty books for a dozen different publishing houses. He is happily married to Nancy, coming up on 50 years, and has three kids and seventeen grandkids.
Learn more about Pastor Douglas Wilson's work at:
https://dougwils.com/
https://twitter.com/douglaswils
https://www.christkirk.com/
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Sep 21, 2024 • 2h 60min
The State of the West - Darryl Cooper / Martyr Made | #51
Darryl Cooper, a podcast host known for his insights on cultural and political issues, dives deep into the challenges facing Western society today. He connects historical demographic changes to current cultural shifts, discussing the impact of mass migration and the erosion of community. The conversation scrutinizes the role of propaganda in shaping national identity and examines the complexities of faith, race, and familial disconnection in our digital age. Join the discussion on the moral responsibilities of elites and the evolving nature of fatherhood.

Aug 30, 2024 • 1h 7min
The Millennium of Optimism - Packy McCormick | #50
Today, Santiago & Josh interview Packy McCormick, Founder of Not Boring and a16z Crypto advisor, to discuss Packy's early career and launch of the Not Boring newsletter, his favorite startups, some of the most exciting companies shaking up the defense and energy industries, and what the future holds for American Dynamism.
We cover:
> The American Millennium
> Starting a newsletter during COVID
> Nuclear as a Civilization-level unlock
> Techno-industrials and the call of adventure
> "The crypto hype was good, actually"
> You'll eat fake meat (and like it)
Packy is the Founder of Not Boring, a weekly newsletter covering strategy and finance through the stories of companies big and small. After starting his career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Packy spent six years as the NYC GM and VP, Experience at Breather.
Learn more about Packy McCormick's work:
https://notboring.co
https://x.com/packyM
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Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 11min
Raising Your Sails - CR Wiley | #49
Today, Santiago & Josh interview CR Wiley, a pastor, author, investor, and illustrator.
We cover:
> Toxic masculinity
> Pastors who cannot relate to men
> Growing up in (and escaping) Scientology
> Productive property and the productive household
> How pastoring in the hood made him a better writer
> Globalism and the decline of the American Empire
> Rob Henderson's Luxury Beliefs
> Demons are real
C.R. Wiley is Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Battle Ground, Washington, Co-Host of "The Theology Pugcast," and has been married for 30 years with three grown children. He has written for Touchstone Magazine, Modern Reformation, Sacred Architecture, The Imaginative Conservative, Front Porch Republic, National Review Online, and First Things, among others. His most recent book is, "In the House of Tom Bombadil" (2021). He is also the author of, "The Household and the War for the Cosmos" published by Canon Press (2019). He is a board member of the Academy of Philosophy and Letters, as well as New Saint Andrews College.
Learn more about C.R. Wiley's work:
https://crwiley.com/
https://twitter.com/crwiley1962
https://thetheologypugcast.com/
https://www.solochristo.org/leadership
Buy Chris's latest book:
https://canonpress.com/products/in-the-house-of-tom-bombadil/
Learn more about C.R. Wiley's work:
https://crwiley.com/
https://twitter.com/crwiley1962
https://thetheologypugcast.com/
https://www.solochristo.org/leadership
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Aug 15, 2024 • 1h 13min
Do What You Say You'll Do - Joe Colangelo | #48
Today, Santiago & Josh interview Joe Colangelo, Founder & CEO of Boxcar, a boutique integrated commuting company.
Joe is one of the scrappiest founders you'll ever meet.
He went from renting out his driveway to NYC commuters and a spreadsheet to building Boxcar, a commuting company backed by Paul Graham and loved by thousands of professionals.
We cover:
The last barcar in NYC
Read Paul G (it's free)
2k week in sales––king of the scrappy startup
In the absence of perfection, communication
The future commute is high-trust and curated
Fighting regulation––from crypto hodlers to busriders
Privatized transit: just as the founders intended
Building a new city
Learn more about Joe Colangelo's work:
https://www.boxcar.com/
https://x.com/Itsjoeco
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Jul 26, 2024 • 45min
Keeper: The Algorithm That Finds Your Soulmate - Jake Kozloski | #47
Today, Santiago & Josh interview Jake Kozloski, Founder & CEO at Keeper, a premium AI enhanced match-making service that seeks to transform modern dating culture, eliminating the inefficiencies of Tinder, Bumble, Henge, etc. and replace it with authenticity and matches with aligned values and goals that are made for marriage.
We cover:
> the dating industrial complex
> Keeper's model
> matchmaking-as-a-service
> growth loops and virality
> Overton window around dating preferences
> much more
Jake Kozloski is the Co-founder and CEO of Keeper, the modern dating app with an ai-enhanced algorithm that matches you to your soulmate on the first try. He lives in San Francisco with his wife.
Sign up for Keeper here: https://keeper.ai/
Learn more about Jake Kozloski's work:
https://keeper.ai/author/jake-kozloski
https://x.com/jakozloski
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Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 13min
The First Meme Election - Wade Stotts | #46
We sit down with Wade Stotts of Canon Press/The Wade Show with Wade to cover The First Meme Election:
> Trump assassination attempt
> Seizing the memes of production
> Why conservatives make cringe content
> When to edgelord poast
> Rooting conservatism
> Why rationalists can't tell stories
Learn more about Wade Stotts' work:
https://canonplus.com/pages/wade-stotts
https://x.com/wadestotts
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