The Next Generation

Loved having my favourite 'Reactionary Catholic Zoomer’ back in the studio! This time we really go deep on the meaning crisis and whether we need Christianity to survive. We also get into politics, immigration and why Starmer is turning the UK into a failed state - yay!Check out Connor’s YouTube show, Tomlinson Talks: https://www.youtube.com/@Con_TomlinsonConnor's X: https://x.com/Con_TomlinsonCHAPTERS:00:00 We can’t solve the meaning crisis without religion04:29 Why does truth matter for meaning?05:52 No human rights without Christianity08:14 JD Vance was right, Rory Stewart was wrong09:22 Surely we can’t believe Jesus did miracles?11:08 Jesus - liar, lunatic or lord13:24 Increase in Gen Z men going to church16:44 Christianity - as irrational as trans?21:04 You wouldn’t have trans without liberal materialism22:21 Why we lost faith25:34 Hopelessness creates incels and omnicause activists29:59 The pursuit of God gives meaning, not God himself32:33 ‘The game is rigged against men’35:00 Gaslighting Britons on immigration39:49 Humanism is vastly insufficient to save the UK45:19 Starmer is making us a failed state48:50 Predictions for the next election51:35 What are the solutions?53:28 Why the UK can’t muster a Trump-like movement54:41 The ‘slopification’ of X56:09 Clickbait in podcasting1:03:17 Selling-out is self-sabotage1:05:52 Don’t read the comments1:07:11 Wrapping upMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etb.elliot/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@etb.elliotX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION:In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many interesting insights from today’s guest, evolutionary psychologist Paula Wright! She explains how men and women have evolved to move through the world in totally different ways, and how that works out (or doesn’t) in our world today…Paula’s X: https://x.com/SexyIsntSexistCHAPTERS:00:00 Evolutionary mismatches03:35 Social media is made for female competition 04:59 Women need to be ‘nice’ to survive 10:02 Females use covert reputation destruction 13:07 Encouraging rivals to be fat and trans 17:11 Elliot reads Paula her hate mail 18:59 The feminisation of institutions 21:42 Differences in how the sexes touch their peers 24:02 Paula is not a “typical female” 25:03 Why we share secrets 28:47 The unhappiness of boss babes 33:05 Corporate women run a male race but get no prize at the end 35:43 Feminism undermines female choice 38:21 Universities should facilitate women growing families 42:28 Feminist indoctrination at universities 44:57 Wrapping upMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etb.elliot/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@etb.elliotX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I always love talking to Felice! This time we debated uni - is it worth the money and time it costs? - OnlyFans stunts, p*rn and s*x work, as well as Felice’s controversial opinions on r*pe. Felice is a history student at Trinity College Dublin and a project assistant for Living Freedom, a project that offers opportunities for young people to engage with big ideas.Felice on X: https://x.com/fbasboll?lang=enFelice on Substack: https://felicebasbll.substack.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 Is university a scam?05:37 Will AI make uni obsolete?09:56 What universities are supposed to do12:45 Coddled students vs scared adults17:26 Is university worth the money?20:56 ‘I need my uni phase’23:57 Bureaucrats now call the shots25:46 Uni as a way to avoid growing up27:37 Make universities hard again30:30 Podcastistan: the new source of truth33:13 Joe Rogan - Darryl Cooper/Dave Smith/Douglas Murray37:20 Who fact-checks the fact-checkers?39:42 Holding onto integrity42:20 Shame on the cowards46:07 The risk of self-criticism48:46 Lily Phillips & Bonnie Blue are ‘not representative’52:40 Elliot pushes back55:33 Their impact on young girls57:15 Is it morally wrong?1:00:04 Is s*x work, work?1:02:14 Should it be illegal?1:04:17 Is sex sacred?1:06:50 Backlash against Felice’s r*pe comments1:08:46 ‘Lived experience’ is not an argument1:11:16 Universities devaluing sexual assault1:14:44 What next for Felice?My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etb.elliot/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@etb.elliotX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a young man, James Bloodworth got sucked into a world of pick-up artistry, online gurus and what we now call ‘the manosphere’. It was really interesting to hear about his personal experiences, what he saw and why he left. James has spent the last 6 years investigating the various subcultures of this dark corner of the internet - from red-pillers to incels - and details it all in his new book, ‘Lost Boys: A Personal Journey Through the Manosphere.’ (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DCDSLY5K/)James’ Substack: https://substack.com/@jamesbloodworthJames on X: https://x.com/J_BloodworthCHAPTERS:00:00 Intro to James01:31 How the manosphere started04:52 When James went on a pick-up course08:55 ‘Show no emotion’11:36 Technology made it spiral15:17 Hatred of women17:01 Why James left the pick-up world19:04 Objectifying yourself and others19:42 What was true and what was BS?20:38 It started to get more violent22:22 The truth about incels26:54 Women are blamed for everything31:16 Is hustle culture a con?33:17 Andrew Tate is a confidence trickster35:39 The new grind trend38:52 They make you feel like s**t to sell you the solution42:55 Smart phone addiction45:52 The brutality of dating apps51:12 Shift towards religion55:51 Donald Trump is his own god58:44 “Trump is a very negative role model for young men”1:00:15 Big egos - big insecurities1:03:42 You will attract the energy you put out1:05:03 The manosphere or just...men talking?1:06:55 Why is there no alt-left pipeline?1:10:15 The left should take up freedom and responsibility1:14:09 Jordan Peterson: inspiring, harmful or both?1:17:16 “Stop looking for gurus”1:20:07 The problem with ‘truth seekers’My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etb.elliot/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@etb.elliotX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While here in South Africa, I was grateful for the opportunity to discuss the country's controversial new legislation with Dr Ernst Roets. An Afrikaner author and filmmaker, Dr Roets is a vocal campaigner for free speech, property rights and justice for murdered farmers. He is a leading expert on the topic of farm murders, and his book, ‘Kill the Boer: Government Complicity in South Africa's Brutal Farm Murders’ is an international bestseller. Dr Roets is also the producer of several documentary films. He is the Executive Director of the Pioneer Initiative, which seeks to promote a more sustainable political dispensation for South Africa based on the principles of self-governance and decentralisation. Follow Ernst on X: https://x.com/ernstroets?lang=enCHAPTERS:00:00 The South Africa situation ‘for Dummies’02:50 Why the system isn’t working06:57 Socialism is keeping people poor13:31 Ignorant activists15:15 Historical overview of the region24:30 Who are the Afrikaners?30:10 Conflicts over the Cape and slavery34:48 The Great Trek37:07 The Battle of Blood River40:09 The brutal tactics of the Zulus43:49 The Battle of Blood River continued49:28 Divine intervention?52:45 Impact of religious faith54:40 Establishment of republics56:23 The thorny concept of land ‘ownership’59:52 African view Vs Western view1:04:04 The controversial new law1:09:38 We need restitution not redistribution1:10:20 ‘All whites are thieves, all blacks are victims’1:12:21 “Your race determines whether your ownership is legitimate”1:14:18 The three things needed to fix this1:16:16 ‘We will make communism work this time’1:19:55 Ernst steel mans their argument1:24:58 A shocking encounter1:28:18 White people will be eternal oppressors1:31:01 DEI, BEE and affirmative action 1:33:47 ‘Liberation before Education’01:37:03 How can a 7% minority be oppressing the majority?1:41:53 Black economic empowerment laws are making black people poorer…1:45:18 … and white people richer!1:46:42 We took the wrong lesson from WWII1:50:10 The failure of ‘the end of history’1:51:37 The correct lesson to take from WWII1:54:18 ClosingMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etb.elliot/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@etb.elliotX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 19-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we ignoring the crisis facing young men? George and I explore emotional repression, the myth of the gender pay gap, and how masculinity is being reshaped in a world that’s empowering women but leaving many boys behind. George runs an Instagram account which in his words is 'Widening perspectives around men. Uncomfortable conversations and ugly truths; the unpopular other half of gender equality, and men’s mental health.'Follow George on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thetinmen/?hl=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Warren Farrell is an American educator, activist, and author known for his work on gender issues, particularly men’s and boys’ challenges, as detailed in his book The Boy Crisis (2018). Initially a prominent feminist in the 1970s, he served three terms on the New York City Board of the National Organization for Women (NOW) and was the only man elected to that role. His early feminist advocacy earned him the 1977 National Award for Humanism in Literature from the National Organization for Women, a rare honor for a male feminist. Farrell later shifted focus to men’s issues, authoring influential books like The Myth of Male Power and advocating for a gender liberation movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Gold is a journalist and former BBC presenter who now hosts Heretics, a YouTube channel and podcast dedicated to exploring controversial ideas and unconventional thinkers. Check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4fQ-Cy8UpLPMwehPg-8ltQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I debated @andrewgoldheretics on the topic of clickbait on YouTube. I wanted to be the first to call something out that I haven’t seen any other creator do. Buckle up and also let me know in the comments which arguments you thought were strongest and weakest! Sub to Andrew and tell him to package his content differently: https://youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics?si=vCIqwpHofojoFKjH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Freya India, a writer and the mind behind the Substack 'Girls', dives into the unique challenges faced by Gen Z, especially young women, in a digital world. She highlights the negative impact of social media on self-worth and relationships, discussing issues like 'Instagram Face' and superficial interactions. Freya emphasizes the need for real connections and self-agency, urging listeners to balance online identity with authentic experiences. The conversation also touches on mental health trends and the complexities of modern dating, revealing how social media shapes Gen Z's views on intimacy.