The dudes chat about Marx and Moral Philosophy. Plus, Troy rants about how Oasis is mid, and Austin recommends the film Kneecap.

Hey Y’all! Just a quick announcement: the dudes are coming back, with new episodes dropping this week! We’ll be a bit more frequent for the foreseeable future. Plus, Austin has a YouTube channel. He’s gonna be doing long-form live chats on topics related to philosophy, economics, politics, film, etc. He’ll also do some interviews/convos with some rad peeps… and maybe some old Wisecrack voices! So, make sure to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@austinhayden

The dudes chat about if there is any value in preserving the ideas of theologian John Calvin. They use Marilynne Robinson's essay "Saving Calvin from Clichés" to propel their convo. Plus, Austin rants about his envy over Brady Corbet's career, and Troy recommends the jam band King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard.

The dudes chat about sports gambling, it's effects on the games and the betters, and some possible ways we can think about how and why we ought to be critical towards its widespread legalization. Plus, Troy rants about hating, and Austin recommends y'all see Alien: Romulus.

The dudes chat about an old article written by the late great Steve Albini about the problem with music and muse about how those problems are still with us today. Plus, Austin rants and Troy gushes about Mr Bungle.

The dudes chat about the joyous vibes that are being centered for the Harris and Walz presidential campaign. Plus, Troy rants about the Olympics and Austin gets all excited about athletic excellence.

The dudes chat about Linklater's latest film, Hit Man. Plus, Austin rants about the Olympics, and Troy is stoked about Gojira's set at the Opening Ceremony.

The dudes chat with Alan Mitchell about the ethics of A.I., particularly A.I. generated art and its consumption... but, you know us, we cover much more.

The dudes chat about the latest film in the Mad Max franchise, Furiosa. Plus, Troy rants about why metal music is too often used to signify a baddie in film and tv, and Austin recommends mature art.

The dudes chat about whether or not philosophy is a good and/or proper form of self-help. Plus, Austin rants about AI dating, and Troy recommends Cyberpunk 2077.

The dudes chat about an essay by Samuel Moyn on gerontocracy and the problems it brings up. Plus, Troy rants about a Taylor Swift meme, and Austin recommends Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

Austin chats with Colin Drumm about money and philosophy and history and debt and more

The dudes chat with friend-of-the-show Macon Holt about the sonic shimmer within popular music, Afropessimism, and political possibility. Plus, Austin rants about Earth and time and clocks, and Troy recommends y'all watch Reservation Dogs.

The dudes chat about Wendy Brown's book Nihilistic Times and wonder what it means to live in a nihilistic age. Plus, Troy rants about Francis Schaeffer, and Austin recommends Justin Taylor's new book Reboot (and his first novel The Gospel of Anarchy).

The dudes chat about sex and film through the essay The Puritanical Eye, and they ask the simple question, "Is there enough sex in movies these days?" Plus, Austin rants about aggressive drivers in Sydney, and Troy recommends the series The Curse.

The dudes chat about if and when it's right to rebel by looking at Tommie Shelby's seminal article "Justice, Deviance, and the Dark Ghetto." Plus, Troy rants about the problem with absolutizing asymmetrical power relations, and Austin gets stoked for Keanu Reeves' upcoming novel.

The dudes chat about Paul Livingston's book The Politics of Logic and discuss the 4 orientations of thought. Plus, Austin rants about liking things, and Troy recommends Flora and Son.

The dudes chat about Austin's recent article in Jacobin on how elites are silencing criticism of Israel. Plus, Troy rants about political realism in the wake of Kissinger's death, and Austin enjoys Christmas.

The dudes chat about Ayaan Hirsi Ali's article "Why I am now a Christian." They discuss her reasons for becoming a Christian and discuss the clash of civilizations that seems to be the basis of her conversion. Plus, Austin rants about the trend towards silencing the feelable, and Troy recommends Godzilla Minus One.

The dudes do a Part Two, of sorts, tackling another Walzer piece on the obligations of oppressed people; but this is from 50 years ago! And, of course, they tie it in with last episode and the ongoing military operation in Gaza. Plus, Troy rants about shallow politics and pleas for internationalism, and Austin recommends getting involved with some nice community members where you can really have some deep convos.