

Left Unread
Left Unread
A podcast about history, politics, leftism, weirdness, and crime by two friends trying to make each other laugh.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 1h 11min
93. Manatee Gate
This week we discuss the coup in Niger and the implications of modern Imperialist ambitions in the region, as well as some general discussion about films, and ending with the most shocking manatee-related story you've ever heard.
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Aug 1, 2023 • 1h 19min
92. Reefer Madness
This week, the LU Boiz take on the REAL ISSUES, like Aliens, and Barbie, and POT BEING BAD. It's a barn-burner, folks. Just don't spark up that smelly doob near us!
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Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 59min
91. The Mongols IV: Genghis Khan
This week, we pick up Cam’s series on the Mongols where we left off in Episode 84, with Temujin having rescued his wife Borte from her Merkid captors with the aid of his childhood blood-brother Jamuka. Together under the patronage of Ong Khan, ruler of the Kereyid Tribe, the two old friends set out to establish a new order in the Mongol Lands; but will the good times last, or will a new rivalry arise to bring more bloodshed to the steppe?
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Jul 11, 2023 • 1h 15min
90. Bulbs of Summer
This week, the boys discuss the record breaking heat wave sweeping the planet, updates on OceanGate and the Russian Coup, and rank our excitement for upcoming summer blockbusters Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Mission Impossible 69. Episode Brought to you by Dan Gelo's & Fellows Family Restaurants.
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Jul 3, 2023 • 1h 18min
89. Russian Coups and Georgian Punks feat. Dr. Alex Herbert
This week the LU Boys sat down with one of our favorite return guests, Dr. Alex Herbert to discuss the Wagner (not that Wagner, the other Wagner) situation that unfolded in Russia last week, as well as the burgeoning punk scene in Georgia (not that Georgia, the other Georgia) which has sprung up as increasing numbers of Russians leave their homeland and emigrate to the small Caucasian (not that Caucasian, the other Caucasian) nation. always a blast having Dr. Herbert come through, we hope you enjoy!
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All the ripping Georgian grindcore on this weeks episode is from the 2021 album 'Sinaps' by Gajichamia, we bought it and so should you:
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Jun 27, 2023 • 1h 32min
88. James Angleton Mindset II: The Wilderness of Mirrors feat. Ghost Stories Matt
Evan and Matt continue the story of CIA counterintelligence chief James Angleton, including discussing the Golitsyn/Nosenko affair, Angleton's Israeli ties, and the downfall of The Ghost himself.
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Jun 24, 2023 • 1h 9min
87. Did You Guys Hear About That Missing Submarine?
This week, in a special mid-series release, the LU Boys hop on to talk about the one topic that has dominated the airwaves (and the meme-waves) all week: those silly billionaires and their silly submarine. Also, we rank Rudy Giuliani's perverted ramblings, and talk a little about what a freak RFK Jr. is turning out to be.
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Jun 19, 2023 • 1h 6min
86. James Angleton Mindset I: Double Agents and Liquid Lunches feat. Ghost Stories Matt
Evan sits down with a glass of whiskey and Matt from Ghost Stories for the End of the World to get inundated in ANGLETON MINDSET. Evan and Matt discuss the former CIA spymaster James Angleton's early life and career in part 1, culminating in his friend and mentor Kim Philby's defection to the Soviet Union and Angleton's subsequent descent into madness.
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Jun 5, 2023 • 1h 18min
85. The Prodigal Cohost Returns
This week, we goof on Ron DeSantis's beefed presidential bid announcement, digress many times into the realm of bodily functions and potty humor, and talk about Cam's overseas research expedition in Central America.
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May 9, 2023 • 1h 15min
84. The Mongols III: A Khan-Do Attitude
This week we continue our series on the Mongol Empire with a look at young Temujin’s shift from adolescence to adulthood. Having murdered his older brother and been forced to leave his family, Temujin is going to have plenty more adventures before he gains the famous title we all know and love. Buckle up, it’s about to be a bit of a sticky one, yeah?
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Correction: at approximately 44:48 Cam refers to 'Temujin and Begter', when in fact he meant 'Temujin and Belgutei'. Sorry bout it.


