Against Everyone with Conner Habib
Against Everyone With Conner Habib
Against Everyone with Conner Habib is a podcast of deep but accessible and fun explorations of art, spirituality, philosophy, activism, and culture. This is big talk in a friendly tone with some of. the most compelling people of our time.
Episodes
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Dec 10, 2019 • 1h 24min
AEWCH 93: SARAH MARIA GRIFFIN or THE DARK IMAGINATION
I talk with dark young adult and fantasy writer Sarah Maria Griffin about magic, the paranormal, violence in art, and a WHOLE LOT of David Lynch.
Dec 3, 2019 • 40min
AEWCH 92: THE ORIGINS OF SEX or LIFE SUPERLIVES
A solo ep inspired by Lynn Margulis (from AEWCH 91) and philosopher Michel Serres, in which I look at scientific theories of the origins of sex and what they can tell us about ourselves today!
Nov 19, 2019 • 2h 3min
AEWCH 91: LYNN MARGULIS or SYMBIOSIS, GAIA, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
Lynn Margulis - geoscientist and biologist - was the most important thinker of the past 50 years. In this, the last recorded conversation with her before her death in 2011, we talk about symbiosis, Gaia, and why other biologists have such a hard time understanding evolution. I also give a lengthy intro to Lynn's work.
Nov 12, 2019 • 1h 30min
AEWCH 90: AMANDA PALMER or WE ARE ALL HERE FOR EACH OTHER
I talk with musician, TED Talker, Dresden Doll, and activist, Amanda Palmer about interconnectedness, memory, dissonance, and compassion.
Nov 5, 2019 • 1h 24min
AEWCH 89: BRIAN O'CONNOR or ADORNO & WHY NOT TO FEEL BAD ABOUT DOING NOTHING
Philosopher Brian O'Connor challenges societal norms around constant self-improvement, advocating for idleness. The discussion explores the link between idleness, freedom, and satisfaction in work. They analyze Adorno's negative method, critique transactional culture, and question modern work culture. The podcast navigates complex philosophical perspectives on idleness, boredom, and societal expectations.
Oct 29, 2019 • 1h 3min
AEWCH 88: JOHNNY HAZZARD or A PORTRAIT OF THE (P*RN) ARTIST AS YOUNG MAN
In my first ep with another gay performer, I talk with one-time scene partner Johnny Hazzard! We present a picture of our era in "the industry," with all of its benefits and pitfalls.
Oct 23, 2019 • 1h 46min
AEWCH 87: UNA MULLALLY or DESTROYING NEOLIBERALISM FROM THE GROUND UP
I talk with journalist, activist, and podcaster Una Mullally about how to cultivate our selves, our sense of the past, and our connection with place to destroy neoliberalism and capitalism. It's such a good one, folks.
Oct 8, 2019 • 1h 6min
AEWCH 86: KEVIN BARRY or WITCH FICTION, FAIRY FICTION
I talk with one of the greatest living writers, Kevin Barry, about witches, fairies, violence, and Ireland. Plus Kevin reads his amazing story, "A Cruelty".
Oct 1, 2019 • 29min
AEWCH 85: ABOLISH WORK (repost of AEWCH 3)
On this episode, I talk about how having a job is deadening and deadly, and why we need to do away with work all together.
Sep 24, 2019 • 1h 23min
AEWCH 84: JOANNA WALSH or DIGITAL INTIMACY & EMOTIONAL LOGIC PROBLEMS
I talk with writer and theorist Joanna Walsh about the ways we relate (and don't relate now). Joanna also reads her amazing short story, "Vagues" from her collection, Vertigo.
