
The Fundamentalists
Hosted by philosopher Peter Rollins and comedian Elliott Morgan, The Fundamentalists explores life and culture through the lens of continental philosophy, psychoanalytic theory, and depth psychology. We apologize in advance.
Latest episodes

Nov 21, 2023 • 1h 6min
Freedom
The podcast explores the concept of freedom and its various interpretations, including negative freedom and countering necessity. They discuss the illusion of subjective freedom and the role of determinism. The mention of Barry Taylor's aversion to self-promotion and involvement in T cults is discussed. The speakers delve into the illusion of freedom, predestination, and its moral implications. The success and philanthropy of Mr. Beast are examined, along with the illusion of free will and the concept of destructive selflessness.

Nov 12, 2023 • 51min
Privacy
Privacy, freedom, solitude, what's that stuff all about? In this episode, we talk about privacy and what happens if you take an edible as an adult while at school. Pretty deep stuff.
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I'm right behind you.

Nov 5, 2023 • 54min
Parasocial Relationships
This podcast explores topics such as superfans, parasocial relationships, Taylor Swift, social relationships, the concept of the original celebrity, city skylines and cultural critique, evolutionary factors and conspiracy theories, and the impact of celebrity deaths and the significance of 'Friends'.

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Oct 29, 2023 • 48min
Postmodernism
The podcast dives into postmodernism and its connection to Marxism and identity politics. It explores the evolving concept of hospitality and the importance of language in postmodernism. The different approaches to enjoyment between the left and the right are discussed, along with a fascinating exploration of baths and hot tubs as avenues for self-discovery.

Oct 22, 2023 • 1h 7min
Ruining Common Self-Help Tips
In this podcast, the hosts discuss and debunk common self-help tips. They explore differing views on self-help tips, the concept of hermeneutics, and the use of humor to convey biblical teachings. They also delve into conspiracy theories, self-sabotage, uncovering root causes for change and growth, symbolizing dreams, and the importance of skepticism in self-help.

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Oct 15, 2023 • 1h 6min
Love & Lack
Explore topics such as emotional intelligence, love and lack in relation to capitalism, the intersection of identity and otherness, thoughts on the Roman Empire, the strangeness and weirdness of love, and the four horsemen of divorce in this entertaining podcast.

Oct 8, 2023 • 1h 7min
Will the Real NPC Trend Please Stand Up?
Gang gang! Hello, everyone. Welcome to a new episode of the Fundamentalists in which we discuss the NPC trend. Gang gang!
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**The Fundamentalists** is available here:
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fundamentalists/id1346820645
Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3RoZWZ1bmRhbWVudGFsaXN0cy9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahgKEwiQjIKs963vAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ4AE
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Gang gang!

Oct 1, 2023 • 1h 3min
The Philosophy of Barbie
We are Barbie lads in a Barbie podcast. Trapped in plastic! It's hysteric! Yikes... anyway, you get the idea.
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**The Fundamentalists** is available here:
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fundamentalists/id1346820645
Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3RoZWZ1bmRhbWVudGFsaXN0cy9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahgKEwiQjIKs963vAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ4AE
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Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-fundamentalists-elliott-morgan-and-S9xk4N21VLT/ Thank you to everyone who makes this podcast possible. Feel free to leave us your OWN review over at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fundamentalists/id1346820645
"Barbie was an absolutely marvelous movie, even if most guys are only here to see Ryan Gosling." - Peter Rollins, walking out of the cinema, unprompted

Sep 24, 2023 • 60min
We’re Back! (Talking about FANTASY!)
The subject is FANTASY. Just fantasy. Nothing else. Nothing like maaa... tion.
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**The Fundamentalists** is available here:
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fundamentalists/id1346820645
Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3RoZWZ1bmRhbWVudGFsaXN0cy9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahgKEwiQjIKs963vAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ4AE
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Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-fundamentalists-elliott-morgan-and-S9xk4N21VLT/ Thank you to everyone who makes this podcast possible. Feel free to leave us your OWN review over at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fundamentalists/id1346820645
"I'm reading Chomsky, I read Bukowski, I'm staying low for a week. I heard a name I didn't know so I asked my friend Pete."

May 24, 2023 • 1h 2min
So who’s this Chomsky guy?
Sometimes when I listen to Run The Jewels, certain lyrics stick out more than others. Like when Killer Mike says, "I'm reading Chomsky." Who's Chomsky? I can't ask Killer Mike, so I asked the next best person: Killer Peter Rollins.
Head to http://patreon.com/thefundamentalists to support this wonderful, genius, perfect, consistent podcast!
**The Fundamentalists** is available here:
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fundamentalists/id1346820645
Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3RoZWZ1bmRhbWVudGFsaXN0cy9mZWVkLnhtbA?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahgKEwiQjIKs963vAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ4AE
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GeviZEtqrzMtjO57S31fk?si=KpJ8282uSB6vWunicWpbkA
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Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-fundamentalists-elliott-morgan-and-S9xk4N21VLT/
Thank you to everyone who makes this podcast possible. Feel free to leave us your OWN review over at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fundamentalists/id1346820645
"I'm reading Chomsky, I read Bukowski, I'm staying low for a week. I heard a name I didn't know so I asked my friend Pete."