The Carousel Podcast

Dave Green, a prominent thinker on the populist right and known for his engaging YouTube content, dives into the complexities of modern societal structures. He critiques the cultural impact of progressive politics and explores how institutions like colleges contribute to societal issues. A gripping analysis of declining marriage rates and historical upheavals reveals the cyclical nature of ideologies. Green also dissects contemporary film narratives and the representation of women, questioning their emotional resonance in today’s storytelling.

On episode 29 of The Carousel podcast, I’m joined by based firebrand Peachy Keenan. We talk about her conversion from Sex in the City atheist to based mother of five. SHOW NOTESPeachy Keenan. Tweeter of bangers, writer for American Mind, and author of new book Domestic Extremist: A Practical Guide to Winning the Culture War. A machine gun of deft insights and genuinely funny one-liners, Peachy is a must-follow in our scene for spicy takes on the news. But that’s not all, she also provides genuine policy analysis grounded in political philosophy and, of course, laced with her trademark razor wit.Pod appearances?Your best tweet of all time, at least in terms of engagement, I believe you’ve said was something very banal. Remind me what it was and how you conceived it, and the sort of attention it got you?Which types of tweets are your true favs? Fav accounts?The Peachy Keenan brand—why Peachy Keenan? What’s your pfp? Why burning tires?Twitter growthYou’ve said women need to be anti-feminists. What does that mean exactly?Forest Passage quote: In times of still greater danger the salvific power must be sought deeper, in the mothers. This contact liberates primal forces, to which the mere powers of time cannot stand up. Why did you choose to begin your book with this?Domestic Terrorists—when did US govt say that and about what exactly?Branding the book cover.Who is publishing it?What is its ultimate advice?The overwhelming question I want to ask when reading your stuff is at what moment did this RW consciousness begin in you? How did it form and develop? Were you an outcast? Or always sort of having an inner and outer perspective?“For better or worse, I was raised as a fairly spoiled, totally secular, suburban American princess, and outwardly, I haven’t changed that much.”Do you actually think you could live in a deep red place?How did you form the narrative of the book? How is it divided?Your writing is smart and punchy, clever and full of perfect stats and insights said in the perfect way. Was this a skill you honed? Or does this stuff just come out naturally. Did being a copywriter help (not sure if you want to mention this).Ex: “My name is Peachy Keenan, and I am a domestic extremist. Unless you feel violently threatened by monogamous breeding pairs or large families, my use of the term “domestic extremist” has exactly zero to do with violence. You can call off the no-knock raid. Tell the guys at the CIA black site they won’t have to prep my gulag cell. My waterboarding will have to wait. A note to my CIA readers: if you must waterboard me, I prefer Fiji. Do not attempt to waterboard me with tap water, or—shudder—Aquafina.”How do we keep it from seeming like we’re just complaining all the time? What I mean is, how do we differentiate between reaction against versus an idea that’s springing from the natural way things should be? This “satanic elites” stuff can start to get exhausting after awhile, even if it’s entirely true.Ex: “Guess what? You already know what to do! To become a domestic extremist, all one must do is listen closely for the ancestral longings that lurk in the heart of every human being. As you listen, dormant instincts may rouse themselves from slumber. Pay attention to them—they will lead you out of the barren wasteland that stretches before us!”You’ve talked about our current society having lost the purpose of being a woman. What do you mean by that? What is the role of a female creator in our world?“Masculine republics give way to feminine democracies, and feminine democracies give way to tyranny.” AristotleYou as a creator: what’s your process? What role does your husband play, eg editor, cheerleader, etc?Do you get annoyed by people asking you to talk about mother stuff all the time, or is that exactly the point ? You reached this interesting point with Kaschuta where you were both sort of saying you didn’t have a choice to have not gotten married in your twenties, that doing that would seem like a dream. Why do you say that? Final question from my wife: how do you not hire help?Peachy on Twitter Peachy’s book Domestic ExtremistPeachy in American Mind 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

On Episode 28 of The Carousel Podcast, I host film YouTuber Kino Corner. Mr. Corner is known for his series on “Literally Me” films—movies with sigma male protagonists whose refusal to play along with the absurd morality of a broken world resonates with young men. “That character is, like, literally me!”We discuss the trend of populist “eat the rich” films. In my recent Substack, The Rise of the Populist Genre Film, I attempted to name this micro-genre Populist Death Match. We examine three films from 2022, The Menu, Triangle of Sadness, and Glass Onion, all of which contain remarkably similar attempts to embody populist sensibilities. Two of those films contain a central cheeseburger metaphor, which Kino identifies while eating an In-N-Out burger.These films join other recent hits like Squid Game, Hunger Games, and Black Mirror in depicting a rigged game where the common folk are pitted against each other in a fight for their lives. And where the elites, laughing from behind two-way mirrors, deserve to die. Btw, Kino’s company Futo gives microgrants to young developers with open source projects. Check it out here. https://futo.org/grants/Kino Corner on YouTubeKino Corner on Twitter 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

On Episode 27 of The Carousel Podcast, my subject is Bog Beef—populist commentator and co-host of The Good Ol’ Boyz podcast.SHOW NOTESThis episode will be a lot about labels, so let me try to label my guest. Bog Beef: Bant King. Good Old Boyz, hosted with Maarek, the finest prestige bantcast in the game. You guys do everything from cover the news of the day (with well informed color commentary on every imaginable topic from car culture to Schopenauer), to analyze X Files episodes, to host famous thinkers like Curtis Yarvin and Auron MacIntyre. All from a right wing, southern, and populist perspective that’s somehow simultaneously big brained.* How does the bant label suit you? * How about populist? You’ve called yourselves populists, but then also mentioned that the label is often misunderstood. You once called it a technique like ju jitsu.* v. Elite Theory* Dixie Nationalist?* SEC fan?* I went to Tulane law, had a totally naive view of the south before I came down. Northern perception of the South versus reality.The Good Ol’ Boyz Brand* How did you decide on Good Ol’ Boyz name/brand?* Beer snap at beginning of episode. * What about Bog Beef?* Stricture: A washed up private dick, alone in a city of sleaze.* You don’t talk overly much about yourself, but you said you knew Auron McIntyre since before he had a Twitter account. How did you come up?* Why is Good Ol’ Boys Twitter handle with a S?* Quick overview of Good Ol’ Boyz Universe. “Radio” eps, “podcast” eps, livestreams, X files episodes, etc.* What’s monetized and what isn’t?The Business of Good Ol’ Boyz* On at least one show, you had an ad for something called BC Powder. I couldn’t tell if it was a joke or real. Do you actually sell ads and how is that going if so?* What platforms are you on and which work and which don’t?* You audience. How many people make to the end of the episodes? How many listen versus how many subscribe?* https://stonetoss.com/comic/friendly-conversation/* Patreon—is that your bread and butter for monetization? Or are you also doing stuff on YouTube, Twitch etc. * Patronage—your core theme. Wat means exactly?Dirty Tricks* Great convo you had on New Write where you’re defending “if you’re not cheating you’re not trying,” while others try to defend honor in the context of Bloodsport.* “You have a duty to cheat if you’re really trying.” * Chris Rufo, Alinsky, Machiavelli, Weasel words.* Question is: with the Bloodspot of podcasting, what won’t you do?* Buying followers. Buying downloads. Fake PR. Fake controversy.* Stories of the lengths people go to promote stuff.* Anon v. NotThe Carousel is a reader-supported publicationBog Beef on TwitterGood Ol’ Boyz PodcastThis episode on SpotifyThis episode on Apple 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

On episode 26 of The Carousel Interrogations, I provoke warrior playwright Kevin Kautzman. Beyond his incredible prolificness as a playwright and theater impresario, Kautzman hosts one of the top new podcasts not just in the dissident sphere, but on the entire internet: Art of Darkness. Here’s the notes:Art of Darkness co-host Kevin KautzmanAn independent podcast that tells the life stories of great artists over the span of about three hours. Two hosts, Kautzman and Brad Kelly, who take turns episode by episode alternately telling the narrative and providing color commentary. It’s been compared to Hardcore History, but I think it’s much more like a based Last Podcast on the Left. Kautzman is also a creative writing MFA, playwright, web designer, and what I’d call a content maximalist—extremely prolific. Many websites, much content—I came across “Pickleball screenplay available on Amazon…” button on one of your sites which struck me as the perfect illustration of your one-man engine of ubiquitous content. * Why do gay men love musical theater so much?* UT MFA in creative writing and Michener Fellow. Yarvin uses the phrase cursus honorum to describe someone pedigreed with all the correct titles by the Cathedral. 1-10 how perfect is your cursus honorum?* The brokenness of establishment talent scouting: So many of the artists you cover were very odd people with very normal paths, at least insofar as becoming a great artist traditionally goes in the Western World. You say in the Kubrick episode that people around him when he was a young photographer knew he “had something” and boosted him forward. Would that happen today?* Duchamp* You’ve gotten a lot of fellowships etc. did you have to hide your politics? Will our guys ever be able to “apply for fellowships”? Should we?* Being from where you’re from, were you teased for your theater proclivities? Beaten? Clearly not enough. * Many outsiders from humble backgrounds become the most strict adherents to establishment norms, because they don’t want to be revealed as imposters. How did you manage to stay based?* Are you still fully on path in theater?* You start by describing yourselves as “very online” writers…where do you lurk online besides Twitter?* “MODERATION speaks to important issues like brainsickness from overexposure to the fringes of the Internet and social media”* The podcast: Art of dark similarities to Last Podcast on the Left. Inspiration?* Your “More like this” list on Spotify* Hermitix, Subversive w Alex Kaschuta, Good Ol Boyz Podcast, Contain, Overmorrow’s Library* How did you meet Brad?* Whose better at doing color and whose better at doing narrative?* The art of darkness brand? What does art of darkness do best? Pfp?* Let’s talk about this biz model. You are a content maximalist, a large amount of thoroughly researched content podcast, publishing all kinds of stuff here and there…”Pickleball screenplay available on Amazon.” How much of this stuff have you been paid outright to do? * To spend this much time on anything and not get paid is totally insane and irrational. How important is it for you to get paid for your art? * LPoL is big. But big enough to pay the bills? How do they? Merch? Ads? How does it work?* How’s your Patreon going?* Merch? How’s the clever t-shirt game?* Art of Darkness has many different elements—core episodes, after dark, dark room, post mortem, watch parties, former newsletter the blacklist. You’ve also said that you’ve toyed around with Bant podcast and other stuff. very prolific. Prolific doesn’t necessarily mean good. How do you decide what to keep and what to throw away?Watch this episode on YouTube:Art of Darkness PodcastArt of Darkness on TwitterKautzman’s WebsiteKautzman on TwitterKautzman’s Web Design Company 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

On Episode 25 of the Carousel Podcast, I’m joined by Luthemplaer (formerly Cringewalker), the digital creator behind this infamous Kanye image and the Restoration Bureau—a series of propaganda posters from a future where the globalist regime has been defeated.We discuss his work, as well as the history of propaganda, particularly Weimar versus Nazi propaganda relating to feminism, the workplace, and population control.During this podcast we refer to imagery at length, so it’s probably best to watch the YouTube version. Luthemplaer on TwitterThe Restoration Bureau on TelegramLuthermplaer on FindmyfrensThe Luthemplaer Store 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

On Episode 24 of The Carousel Podcast, I’m joined by sci-fi anon author T.R. Hudson to talk about his awesome book Automaton. The book follows a lapsed super-soldier traveling across a post-apocalyptic America divided east versus west, libertarian corporate versus woke neoliberal. The protagonist has been stuck in an eternally “on” position, which makes him emotionless but powerful—which I took as a metaphor for autism.I highly recommend this book. It makes for a fascinating, exciting, and even indulgent holiday read. A real page turner! T.R. Hudson on TwitterAutomaton on AmazonCars and Women Magazine 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

On the week’s The Carousel Podcast, I’m happy to welcome my favorite political writer of the moment, Twitter anon Lafayette Lee. Our lengthy and wonderful discussion covers patriotism, political strategy, and of course the recent Nick Fuentes, Kanye West, Milo, Tim Pool debacle, as well as the larger Trump and DeSantis discussion (notice I’m not saying Trump v. DeSantis).But, a quick bit of HOUSEKEEPING (kill me please), as things are going to change a bit for The Carousel Podcast. After twenty or so episodes of experimentation, I’m getting a feel for the pod’s niche and my strenfs as a podcaster. Given my legal and journalistic backgrounds, as well as my general lack of emotion and boredom with small talk, I’ve found my questions to be more cutting than other podcasters. My prior prep usually takes outline format, almost like something a prosecutor would prepare before deposing a witness, except guided by genuine curiosity about my guests’ prior work versus their tortious behavior. Thus my convos are generally more efficient and to the point, calling for my guests to smooth out the folds in their thinking.To that end, episodes will be reframed as interrogations. I’ll be reducing the amount of namby pamby and a**-kissing, and diving straight into targeted questions about guests’ work. I’ll aim to keep episodes under an hour (which I failed to do with this episode). Also, as the podcast description, I’ll be sharing my very law school-esque outlines I create before each episode. A bit of transparency, and something that again I think sets The Carousel apart from other pods. So here goes…Lafayette Lee Interrogation Notes* First: your take on Kanye/Milo/Fuentes/Pool situation* Found you through your Emily Oster piece and on Twitter, absolutely love your political writing—perfect tone and flow, and of course great insights.* You: * your name, our “brand,” Lafayette Lee, Ruins of Corotman—“Visions of Plantations in the Air (The South, Civil War/Shelby Foote/Ken Burns).* Finding your audience. How did you grow so fast?* Why are you anon?* Your military experience* (“gut check moment” - when you realize it’s not what you thought it was* (“navigating the world as a civilian”)* Gay / globalist propaganda in the military itself. What have you seen?* Lefties in the military?* War movies—you say they’re like marvel movies. “War is always bad” Are they anti war propaganda?  How do they work? Examples: saving private Ryan, apocalypse now, thin red line…anything recent that’s actually good?* Elections: * You say: “Prior to the midterms, Republicans controlled more than half of all the nation’s state legislatures, with majorities in 62 chambers. And while Democrats managed to flip the Michigan state Senate and hold onto every state legislative chamber controlled prior, Republicans emerged from the midterms with 23 state Republican trifectas (party controls executive branch and both legislative branches) and 23 Republican triplexes (party controls governor, attorney general, and secretary of state), with 21 states with both a Republican trifecta and triplex.” What means?* What is actually occurring with the mail ins? Fortification (a la Time article)? Fraud? Ballot Harvesting? What’s illegal?* Would like you to explain this point a bit more: ““Quality candidates” and better messaging will not suffice. …Tedious debates trying to proving election fraud tend to obscure the obvious: that most regular Americans expect their elections to be as timely and transparent as any other public or private transaction. That future elections ought to meet these commonsense expectations is a winning message that will resonate with voters…”* Trump v. DeSantis. * You say “Razzle Dazzle is nothing compared to sweatwork” what means?* Patriotism, your common theme: * You’ve said Lincolnian “all men are created equal” is a founding myth that should be interrogated, but surely there is some quality of blood and soil even in this, no?* What does all men are created equal actually mean?* Definition of Patria* “Equality drives hostility and self centered ness” what means?* Where does principle of Freedom/Liberty fall in this?Follow Lafayette on TwitterLafayette Lee’s Substack, the Ruins of Corotman Lafayette Lee’s author page of IM1776The Carousel is a reader-supported publication. 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

On episode 22 of The Carousel podcast, social media expert Nathan Baker (@NateyBakes) joins me to discuss the recent Balenciaga controversy, various World Cup virtue signaling, NHL trans fixation, Tampax, and his experiences representing Twitter advertisers. Here’s the tweet that launched the Balenciaga controversy, pointing out various ways the company seems to be sexualizing children and hinting at pedophilia.The mainstream media’s “response” story, calling the whole thing absurd, which is a bit strange given that Balenciaga has already apologized and removed the campaigns: https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/balenciaga-child-ad-conspiracy-theoryVarious World Cup virtue signaling at team country anthems: England kneels “because inclusion is important”: https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/why-england-players-kneeling-world-cup-2022-games/blt8b8180acc7d4638eGermany covers its mouth: Iran doesn’t sing album: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/22/fears-grow-iran-players-may-face-reprisals-for-not-singing-national-anthem-world-cup-2022-qatarNHL trans tweet:Controversial Tampax tweet:Calvin Klein Creepy Banned Ad (Mistakenly referred to as Levi's on the cast):YouTube link to show!The Carousel is a reader-supported publication. 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

On episode 21 of The Carousel podcast, I’m joined by Pavel Fuksa, an award-winning Prague-based art director and illustrator who’s worked at Saatchi, J Walter Thompson, and Y&R. He now runs his own design studio. We cover the European advertising world and how it’s handling the woke takeover, particularly with regard to the World Cup which starts on Sunday. Islamic theocracy Qatar remains infamous for just the kind of human rights abuses involving women, homosexuality, and slave labor that woke global brands/agencies supposedly stand against. Thus we see teams taking actions, like Denmark kit maker Hummel reducing its nationalist branding because “Denmark doesn’t want to be seen” in Qatar, or USMNT switching from American colors to the rainbow flag, which is, in my view, the perfect symbol of globalism’s triumph over nationalism.However, the gay flag won’t actually appear on US jerseys. It will “merely be displayed at U.S. Soccer controlled areas, such as at night-before parties,” perhaps an even better symbol for the emptiness of World Cup virtue signaling. Not a single country or brand was willing to go beyond fidgeting with its logos or letter writing to boycotting the event, which could be just as much a globalist calculation (an opportunity to further indoctrinate the global South) as a capitalist one.Pavel and I also discuss generally terrible woke campaigns like this one for Mercedes.You get it, right, because the Mercedes is named after a woman…the founder’s daughter.Pavel’s work on InstagramPavel on TwitterThe Carousel is a reader-supported publication. 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