Our Current Predicament: Recent Episodes
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Sam is joined for the final time by series regulars Michael Curzon, Luke Perry, Bob Lollard and A.D.M. Colllngwood. Thank you for listening to Our Current Predicament. It's been an adventure, but all things must pass.
Sam is joined, for the penultimate episode, by his mother. The two discuss fear, control, death and faith. As well as evolving during lockdown, Sam's childhood, and independence from the 9-5 life.
Sam is joined by Alexander Adams to discuss climate lockdown, artivism, crisis and collapse, digital regimes, the Bournbrook Press and more.
Series regulars Bob Lollard and A.D.M. Collingwood join Sam to discuss Cornwall stories, Johnson’s resignation, political solutions, immigration, integration and more.
Mario Laghos returns to discuss antagonising the regime, the future of the conservative party, the decline of advertising, Havel's greengrocer and more.
Mario Laghos returns to discuss antagonising the regime, the future of the conservative party, the decline of advertising, Havel's greengrocer and more.
Bournbrook's new visual editor joins Sam to discuss dissident media, The Cathedral, progressive messaging in media, institutional takeover, roots of identity politics and more.
Ben Sixsmith comes onto the show for the third and final time to discuss pride month, contrived authenticity, the 2000s, weird Covid memories, the Polish underground and more.
Sam is joined by SDP leader William Clouston to discuss local politics and outsider parties, housing, the British mindset, borders and immigration, life after lockdown and more.
Sam is joined by the writer and poet Panama Hat to discuss good and bad poetry, dissident media, parallel culture and more.
Sam is joined by Daniel McNichol to discuss good and bad philosophy, the therapeutic state, classical revival, generational sickness and more.
Sam is joined by researcher Nathan Hood to discuss Monarchism and natural law, liberalisation of the church, technology, transhumanism, the therapeutic state and more.
Sam is joined for the fifth time by Bob Lollard to discuss Roe v Wade, Moloch, 'The Current Thing', regime symbology and more.
With no guest this week; S..D. Wickett rambles to himself about poetry, disillusion with politics and the end of OCP, as well as give a read-out of his speech at last month's NOMOS event.
Sam is joined by Bournbrook's own Luke Perry to discuss the flaws of liberal democracy, escapism, mechanisms of the regime, and predictions for the future.
Sam is joined by classical architect Edward Slingsby to discuss classical and modern architecture, the failings of British urban planning and the Arts & Crafts movement.
Sam is joined by Scrump and Evelyn, organisers of NOMOS events, to discuss the recent event in Birmingham, the importance of meeting in person and the future of dissidentism.
Sam is joined by the author and columnist Jamie Walden to discuss two years of Covid and the impact of lockdown and hysteria on the British public.
In another panel; Sam sits down with Bob Lollard and Luke Perry to discuss life and politics during a civilisational collapse.
Alexander Adams returns for his third appearance on the show to discuss the NOMOS Birmingham event, the importance of dissident art, and the weird binary.
Margarita (Megha) returns to the podcast to discuss education, architecture, natural beauty, the pre-Raphaelites and more.
Sam is joined by Bob Lollard and Eric Siva-Jothy to discuss re-finding god in the modern age.
Part two of the panel discussion on rules of the regime, Sam is joined by long-time regulars Bob Lollard and A.D.M. Collingwood.
S.D. Wickett is joined by A.D.M. Collingwood and Bob Lollard to discuss Wickett's 10 rules of regime theory.
Thanks to The Prudentialist for contributing. In this episode we discuss the Regime; what it is, how it operates and how to live under it. As well as Caesarism, thanksgiving, touching grass and more.
Thanks to Adam for contributing. In this episode, we discuss the Bugman phenomenon, the metaverse, predictions for the future, zoomers and more,
Thanks to Benjamin Loughnane for contributing. In this episode, we discuss uglification, globalisation, Americanisation, the murder of David Amess, corruption at number 10, genuine and contrived politicians, and more.
Thanks to Bob Lollard for contributing. In this episode we discuss NPC's, the IDW, mechanisms of power, the failures of 2016, gateway drugs into conservatism and more.
Thanks to Alexander for contributing. In this episode we discuss parallelism, subversion, the 'based draft', parenting, technology and more.
Thanks to Esmé Partridge for contributing. In this episode, we discuss spirituality and theology in the modern age, golden ages, dark ages, relativism, paganism and more.
Thanks to William Clouston for contributing. In this episode, we discuss consumerism, woke-capital, nation-building and Vietnam, Labour conference, the Tories response to the culture war, the endgame of progressivism and more.
Thanks to Matthew Kirtley, Collingwood and Bob Lollard for contributing. In this episode we discussed the Conservative Party, comedy, Christianity, and more,
Thanks to Eric for contributing. In this episode we discuss the war on terror, late-stage Liberalism, myths of the Enlightenment, America’s coming collapse,
the evolution of Progress and more.
Thanks to Charlie Peters for contributing. In this episode we discuss blue-checks, XR and astroturfed protests, the Libertarian to Right Wing pipeline, GB News and more.
Thanks to Rievaulx (Dominic Crannis) for contributing. In this episode we discuss film, madness, Kafka, Lovecraft, tragedy, 'Britishness' and more.
Thanks to Cameron for contributing. In this episode, we discuss the Northern Reception, the two campaigns of Donald Trump, the Tory party, careerism, UKIP and more.
Thanks to Bob Lollard and Collingwood for contributing. In this episode we discuss the rules of engagement for living under the regime and forging a better future for the right.
Thanks to Ben Sixsmith for contributing. In this episode we discussed the future of the west, memetic war, Cockwombles, Britpoppers, Big Tech and more.
Thanks to Daniel Kawczynski for contributing. In this episode we discuss Brexit and the future of the EU, as well as national sovereignty and emotional intelligence.
Thanks to Gabriel for contributing. In this episode, we discussed green conservatism, corporate environmentalism, social media, the new generation of social conservatives and the benefits of working out.
Thanks to Luke Perry for contributing. In this episode we take a rambling look at modern life; discussing how the cultural regime stole culture, sports, education and entertainment.
Thanks to Ben from Right Think Politics for contributing. In this episode, we discuss definitions of the right, the cultural regime, loyalty signalling, rightist and leftist tactics, mental health in the covid era and more. Enjoy!
Thanks to Collingwood for contributing. In this episode we discussed football, Pablo Escobar, Pavarotti and it coming home.
Thanks to Alexander Adams for contributing. In this episode we discussed iconoclasm, tactical failures of the right, cultural revolution, art, public aesthetics and more.
To celebrate the 50th episode of the show, I was interviewed by Michael Curzon on podcasting, conservatism, the state, books and more.
Thanks to Julien Yvon and Michael Curzon for contributing. In this episode, to celebrate Julien's podcast moving to Bournbrook, we discussed elections, modern politics, trust in the media, the Covid era, France, new parties and more.
Thanks to Bob Lollard and Collingwood for contributing. In this episode we discussed conspiracy theories, the political future of the left, European populism and more.
Thanks to Margarita for contributing. In this episode we discussed the modern life, masculinity and femininity, middle class politics, art, beauty and more. Enjoy!
Thanks to Ben Cobley for contributing. In this episode we discussed the culture war and progressivism, the long march, the response to Brexit, the writing process and the Blair years.
Thanks to Rievaulx (Dominic Crannis) for contributing. In this episode we discussed film, chivalry, masculinity, surrealism, romance, and autism.
Thank you to James Bembridge from Country Squire for contributing. In this episode, we discuss city and country life, conservatism, mediocrity in art, gay politics, the new left, corporate journalism and more.
Thanks to Bob for contributing. In this episode, we discussed Cornwall, the bible, Christian music, dripped out dictators, story tropes, burnout with politics, and more.
Thanks to Michael Curzon and Luke Perry for contributing. In this episode, we celebrate the podcast moving over to Bournbrook.
Thanks to Adam for contributing. In this episode we discussed music, film, art, modern life, vulgarity, mediocrity, the proliferation of shit, and more inspired ramblings.
Thanks to William Clouston for contributing. In this episode we discussed Lockdown and vaccine passports, the pub, neoliberalism, generations, and going to church.
Thank you to Franklin for contributing. In this episode we discussed conservatism, Marxism, and conservative Marxism.
Thanks to the Michael Curzon, Matthew Kirtley, Bob Lollard and Collingwood for contributing. In this episode we discussed the ramifications of the Suez blockage, the broken British economy, education, the flaws of egalitarianism, and the Hartlepool by-election.
Thanks to Luke Doherty of the Orthodox Conservatives Group for contributing. In this episode we discussed conservative aesthetics, the sacred, the future of conservatism, and what conservatism isn't.
Thanks to Matthew Kirtley for contributing. In this episode, we discussed 2021 so far, fault-lines in the economy, cryptocurrency, NFT’s, Scotland, and Futurism.
Thanks to. Bob Lollard and Collingwood for contributing. In this Spotify-exclusive episode we discussed comedy, regional banter, and the right's next move.
Thanks to Oscar for contributing. In this episode we discussed Discussing big tech, conservatism, Labour, beauty, and hope for the future.
Thanks to Dinah Kolka for contributing. In this episode we discussed Scotland, liberty, dystopia, and the future of the right.
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Thanks to Bob Lollard and Jonathan Austen (Emperor of Austenasia) for contributing. In this episode we discussed Micronationalism, the community, and my own Micronation.
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Thanks to Collingwood for contributing. In this episode we discussed democracy, aristocracy, monarchy, and alternatives to protest.
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Michael Curzon is the editor of Bournbrook Magazine and Sunday editor of the Conservative Woman In this episode we discussed lockdown, parliament, crime education and life after the pandemic.
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Thanks to Julien for contributing. In this episode we discussed monarchy, the 15th century, Shakespeare, and Roger Scruton, as well as Manchester, De Gaulle, and Englishness.
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Thanks to Tom for contributing. In this episode we discussed Joe Biden, Henry VI, The Democrats and the Conservative party, as well as education, Northern Ireland, China and the UN.
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Thanks to Ewell for contributing. In this episode we discussed Freedom in our time, George Orwell, and Huxley, as well as big tech censorship, the hypocrisy of wokeness, and the quality of western leadership.
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Thanks to Bob Lollard for contributing. In this episode we discussed The re-launch of the Gadfly.
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Thanks to Georgia for contributing. In this episode we discussed China the the Uighur's, Hollywood and university, as well as the United Nations, Israel and the 15th century.
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Thanks to Matthew Kirtley for contributing. In this episode we discussed the year that was 2020.
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Thanks to Collingwood for contributing. In this episode we discussed alcohol, combat sports, macho masculinity, wrestling, church and, of course, Christmas.
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Thanks to Jake for contributing. In this episode we discussed Populism, elitism and democracy, as well as historiography, social contract theory, modern academia and political tactics.
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Thanks to Mo for contributing. In this episode we discussed Debate, free speech, and liberty in the age of coronavirus, as well as old and new generations, taking the knee, and progressive elitism.
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Thanks to Manick for contributing. In this episode we discussed good and bad art, the death of irony, and the culture of London, as well as censorship, cultural appropriation and modern curation of the arts.
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Thanks to Michael for contributing. In this episode we discussed the Conservative Party, modern life, education, liberty, Brexit and crime.
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Thanks to Adam for contributing. In this episode we discussed Beauty, housing, Dante’s Divine Comedy and art, as well as technology, AI and what it means to be a Conservative.
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Thanks to Collingwood for contributing. In this episode we discussed Education, industrial policy, and communist Russia, as well as Roger Scruton, Dominic Cummings, the Civil Service, and the joy of Football.
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Thanks to Lauren Brookes for contributing. In this episode we discussed motherhood and politics, education and school bullying, as well as conservative counterculture, southern snobbishness, the New Right Woman and the North Sea dispute.
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Thanks to Harry Page for contributing. In this episode we discussed 1984 and Brave New World, The Crown and Thatcher's legacy, and the NHS, as well as eastern geopolitics, the left's eurocentrism, and the crisis of leadership.
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Thanks to Candace Mercer for contributing. In this episode we discussed the life, politics and culture of the pacific north west, the mentality Antifa and how to counter it, as well as populism, the Biden coalition, the future of the GOP and her journey from being a progressive to voting for Donald Trump.
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Thanks to Matthew Kirtley for contributing. In this episode we discussed our takeaways from the US Presidential Election and our predictions for the future.
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Thanks to Mark Ambler for contributing. In this episode we discussed all things related to the 2020 US Presidential Election.
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Thanks to Rahman Mwongozi for contributing. In this episode we discussed America and Britain, capitalism and white liberalism, as well as race relations, pressures within the black community, and the importance of fatherhood.
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Thanks to William Clouston for contributing. In this episode we discussed Orwell and Huxley, the fate of the union, the New Declaration, and English devolution, as well as housing, urban planning, the economy of words, the long march and the future of the SDP.
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Thanks to Dr. Patrick Lockwood for contributing. In this episode we discussed the roles of fear, guilt, shame and disgust within public life, as well as drug and alcohol abuse, mental health and the apolitical causes of political division.
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Thanks to Josh Ewell for contributing. In this episode we discussed Twitter, Silicon Valley, The decline of the left and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, as well as the 1960s, class, nationality and gender.
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Thanks to Collingwood. for contributing. In this episode we discussed Liberal foreign policy, America, China, Capitalism, COVID-19 and the economy. As well as Architecture, aesthetics and football.
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Thanks to Mark Ambler for contributing. In this episode we discussed cancel and counter culture, COVID-19, education, the culture war and mass hysteria.
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Thanks to Bob Lollard of the Gadfly press for contributing. In this episode we discussed the radicalism, reformation and revolution in England compared to the continent, as well as political trichotomy, commercial christianity and tabletop war gaming.
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Thank you to Andy Johnson for taking part. In this episode, we discuss the life and culture of the army, the rules of engagement and military bureaucracy, as well as the psychology of leadership, veterans issues and educating younger generations on the world wars and their consequences.
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Thank you to Matthew Kirtley of the Young Social Democrats for taking part. In this episode we discuss the north, the state of the modern left and why it no longer appeals to the working class, architecture and belonging, capitalism, the US election, John Rawls, and the failings of liberalism.
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Thank you to Matthew Pearson of the Young Social Democrats for taking part. In this episode we discuss The Heptarchy, the old and new left, political realignment, Brexit and the pressure to conform to either a Tory or Labour worldview.
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