

The Carousel Podcast
Isaac Simpson
Writer Isaac Simpson explores the world through modern propaganda. thecarousel.substack.com
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Jul 9, 2025 • 1h 31min
208. Butterworth's
Talking to chef and restauranteur Bart Hutchins ( Kill All Foodies). He’s the proprietor of the highly controversial Capitol Hill scene spot Butterworth’s. We talk all things food and culture.The Carousel is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecarousel.substack.com/subscribe

Jul 9, 2025 • 47min
207. Anti Woke Alt Lit Extravaganza
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecarousel.substack.comFirst 45 mins free.Talking about the Rolling Stone piece with EzraRunnaround, host of the only ANTI WOKE ALT LIT REVIEW POD, Tooky’s Mag.

Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 24min
Why the Left is Winning the Battle of Images
Another solo stream propaganda analysis, this time on the curious case of Viggo Venn, Zohran Mamdani, Chris Rufo, and Chris Brunet. There has been a palpable vibe shift (a re-vibe shift if you will) on the left—they’re de-emphasizing identity politics and picking up the mantle of the commoner. At the same time, the right is becoming more risk averse and less “based,” in the traditional meaning of the word.The Carousel is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecarousel.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 20, 2025 • 1h 31min
205. Braxton McCoy - The Public Lands Debate
Twitter is blowing up over Senator Mike Lee’s plan to sell federally owned land out west. I talked to author, veteran, and “humble beef merchant” Braxton McCoy about the proposal, and why he and others are so adamantly against it.The Carousel is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecarousel.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 19, 2025 • 1h 26min
204. Daniel Keller
Talking about Opera-ification, Italian Brainrot, and dream rape with artist and Sloptimist in Chief Daniel Keller. From Sean MonahanThe Carousel is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecarousel.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 18, 2025 • 32min
Israel v. Iran Propaganda Analysis
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecarousel.substack.comI’m total n00b on geopolitics and the Middle East, but here I am doing my best to keep up and share some interesting thoughts. First 30 mins free, then pay for the rest! The Carousel is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Jun 15, 2025 • 1h 33min
203. Howling Mutant
The man, the myth, the mutant. Twitter’s most beloved poster joins me for a pretty random free floating discussion about his outlook and the state of things.In the end we discuss Mutant’s challenges with monetizing his exquisite tweets, something somebody maybe should do something about. The Carousel is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecarousel.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 29min
202. Seneca Scott
Seneca Scott is a based Oakland community organizer. Yes, you read that right. He’s the nephew of Corretta Scott King and via a vision he received while sleeping he has evolved into a true freedom fighter AKA someone the people who thrive on the destruction of Oakland can’t stand because he speaks the truth.The Carousel is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecarousel.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 10, 2025 • 50min
LA Propaganda Analysis
Many people are asking about my tweets and perspective surrounding the LA riots and the pictorial propaganda arising therefrom. I have tweeted about this, attempting, crudely, to make people see what I see when I see these photos, which are essentially advertisements for the enemies of America. Now, it could very well be that the images coming out of the protests are exactly the opposite. That’s why I did the episode, to explain all sides and my perspective. The Carousel is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecarousel.substack.com/subscribe

Jun 8, 2025 • 1h 37min
200. Rachel Plantagenet
A spicy one, with Rachel.The Carousel is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecarousel.substack.com/subscribe