
David Gornoski
A Neighbor's Choice radio show and THINGS HIDDEN podcast are the two main audio programs of David Gornoski.
THINGS HIDDEN is a deep-dive podcast into the world of mythology and current events guided by the Mimetic theory of Rene Girard and grounded in the personhood revolution of Jesus.
Hosted by David Gornoski, A Neighbor’s Choice Radio examines the role of violence and religion in society. From victims of state violence against nonviolent behaviors to public figures and contrarian voices, the conversations that unfold create an illuminating and surreal journey for listeners.
Latest episodes

Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 3min
THINGS HIDDEN 147: News of Ancient and Modern Cannibals
Explore the fascinating connection between ancient and modern scapegoating with David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta as they compare the cannibalistic practices of primitive tribes with current-day governments. Will Trump's indictment destroy DC's scapegoat matrix? Will the Left deify Trump as a tragic promethean deity? Do modern-day humans have the appetite to crucify their enemies or even whip them publicly? Listen to the full episode to find out and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 16, 2023 • 45min
Tom Sauer on Trump Indictment, Ukraine Tragedy, UFOs
Marine and Navy veteran Tom Sauer joins David Gornoski to talk about the recent developments in the Trump indictment fiasco and more. How interesting would it be to vote for a political prisoner? Are we being distracted by DC from the things closer to home? What do US servicemen think about military aid to Ukraine? What do we make of all the recent UFO disclosures? Follow Tom Sauer on X here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 11, 2023 • 37min
The Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict
David Gornoski sits down with Dennis Marburger to talk about Azerbaijan's blockade of the Republic of Artsakh, how US taxpayer money is being used to finance Azerbaijan, Erdogan's role in this conflict, the brutal murder of Anush Apetyan, how we can provide humanitarian aid to the victims of this conflict, and more. Follow Dennis Marburger on X here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 10, 2023 • 55min
THINGS HIDDEN 146: When These Things Come
Why is the afterlife being retrieved, but hope in a future on Earth is dwindling? Join David Gornoski and Shane Kennedy as they discuss why people are questioning humanity's role in the world, whether Wokeism can sustain itself in light of the Gospel, the birthplace of the therapy industry, the Gospel's influence on modern heresies, what we should concentrate on improving, and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 9, 2023 • 58min
THINGS HIDDEN 145: Jesus, Masculinity & Innovation
David Gornoski and Surit Dasgupta talk about the origin of the red pill; the emergence of internet manosphere; the rise of Andrew Tate; how Jesus redefines and frees masculinity from Satan; how inventions have gone from risky excellence to safe mediocrity; and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 8, 2023 • 1h 14min
THINGS HIDDEN 144: How to Imitate Jesus to Save the World
David Gornoski is joined by James Kourtides for a fascinating conversation on how Christians can bring heaven to Earth, the downfall of the New Atheists, the LGBTQ+ subversion, how we can break the spell of power, whether Christianity has failed, the reluctance to imitate Jesus, sectarianism, and more. Check out the Rooster's Crow podcast here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 7, 2023 • 48min
Wrestling With God
David Gornoski sits down with Jason, host of 2Bit Podcast, for a conversation on what it means to wrestle with God. What insights do pro-wrestling storylines offer in the real world, particularly in terms of mimetic rivalry? Why do antiheroes get cheered by the crowd sometimes? Has MMA supplanted wrestling's popularity? Check out 2Bit Podcast here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 5, 2023 • 1h 16min
THINGS HIDDEN 143: No Credit in the Future
David Gornoski and Shane Kennedy talk about Fitch's downgrading of US credit score, the BRICS reserve currency project, why US unipolarity is failing, whether the liberal hive mind can be cracked by Robert F Kennedy Jr, why the Right wants to be loved by the Left, what makes good art, bringing the future to the present, the value in suffering, and more. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 3, 2023 • 57min
Tho Bishop on a Possible Trump Kennedy Revenge Tour
David Gornoski sits down with the Mises Institute's Tho Bishop to talk about whether the justice system in America will be able to sustain itself in light of Trump's indictment. Will Trump's imprisonment persuade the "Joe Rogan voters" to vote for him? What is the possibility of a Trump-Kennedy ticket in the foreseeable future? Will there be a return to Bush-era norms within the Republican party? What's going on with the UFO hearings? Check out the website of the Mises Institute here. Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com

Aug 2, 2023 • 42min
THINGS HIDDEN 142: How Trump's Indictments Destroy Justice System
David Gornoski addresses the latest indictment fiasco surrounding Donald Trump. Will Trump become a scapegoat for the political establishment or is there something else going on? How will Trump's indictment impact conservative "tough on crime" demands? What do these developments reveal about the sacrificial nature of our government's actions? Visit A Neighbor's Choice website at aneighborschoice.com