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Decoding the Gurus

Christopher Kavanagh and Matthew Browne

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An exiled Northern Irish anthropologist and a hitchhiking Australian psychologist take a close look at the contemporary crop of 'secular gurus', iconoclasts, and other exiles from the mainstream, offering their own brands of unique takes and special insights. Leveraging two of the most diverse accents in modern podcasting, Chris and Matt dig deep into the claims, peek behind the psychological curtains, and try to figure out once and for all... What's it all About? Join us, as we try to puzzl ...
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Like listening to that quirky coworker in the break room who talks and laughs way too loudly! For the revolutionary but gangsta spiritual hood healers getting the bag! Tune in on your favorite podcast streaming app for audio, and visuals on YouTube, @nicolecocopatrice. Chicago native Singer-Songwriter, spiritual healer, Latin social dancer, English-Spanish bilingual gringa negra, Nicole Patrice debut podcast featuring original music, comedy, hot topics and local need-to-know information. Mor ...
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Godcast of High Frequency Enlightenment with focus on the duality of Divinity and Metaphysical wisdom, mental health, self-love, self-improvement & self-mastery. Uplifting the Consciousness of the 85 & the 99 percent. Q. What’s Consciousness without Righteousness? A. Death, walking dead in the wicked wilderness of North AmeriKKKa. The Divine Revolution will be energized by The Supreme Being! Host Cedric X, a Priceless Poet Rhetoric LLC production.
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Send us a text 2nd episode of Season 2! New pope? India and Pakistan trouble? A philosophical conversation on the nature of helping your fellow man? This episode has it all! Donate: Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) https://www.pcrf.net/ Revolutionary Rhetoric is an affiliate of the Anti-Capitalist Podcast Network! Follow them here: https://l…
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The podcast arrives at 'late stage' Gary discourse as Matt and Chris attempt to enter the man, the myth, and the legend, Gary Stevenson, into a reductive classification system (that once again includes no mention of inequality). The gurometer was not built to handle this level of elite education and trading acumen, and has often been dismissed by a…
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Send us a text 62nd episode? No! 1st episode of Season 2! It's good to be back! This time the boys chat with @seizethemeansshirts about life on the internet and living in modern America. Check out Seize the Means Shirts at the following links: https://linktr.ee/seizethemeans Mil Mundos Books: https://www.milmundosbooks.com/ Donate: Palestine Childr…
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In this episode, Matt and Chris take a look at one of the UK’s most compelling economic crusaders: Gary Stevenson, aka Gary’s Economics. A millionaire trader turned YouTube firebrand, Gary’s message is simple and potent: wealth inequality is spiralling, the ultra-rich are hoarding everything, and economists and politicians are either complicit or c…
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We immerse ourselves in the dark waves of the discourse to bring you treasures beyond mere mortal ken. Supplementary Material 27 00:00 Introduction & Australian Holidays 03:53 James Lindsay's New Revelations 07:20 Michael O'Fallon's Conspiracy Hipsterism 09:41 Trump, Bukele, and Transparent Conspiracies 11:53 The Whitehouse declares the Lab Leak is…
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In this episode, Matt and Chris pour themselves a stiff drink and slip into the fever‑dream crossover of Jordan Peterson and Michael Shellenberger, a conversation that opens with the claim that Western Europe is now the single greatest threat to free speech; yes, croissants and GDPR apparently out‑authoritarian China and Russia. According to Shelle…
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In this stunning crossover episode, Matt and Chris are joined by Australian 'media personality' and podcast host Josh Szeps for a joyful discussion of podcasts, gurusphere, and general media dynamics. As you might imagine, we discuss issues around the heterodox sphere, cultures of criticism, and the issues involved with 'platforming' controversial …
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We project our insecurities onto the gurusphere, wallowing in our inadequacy to bond over shared hatred of outgroups, and interview Flint Dibble along the way. Supplementary Material 26 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 01:53 Ol' Squeaky and Lex's horny poems 05:11 Eric Weinstein is still waiting for the call 09:26 Interview with Flint Dibble 11:05 …
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ARE YOU GUYS OK?!? George Bush spoke of the "soft bigotry of low expectations" before to the NAACP, but thanks to Obama and Black Lives Matter, we have gone hardcore, committing felonies in the name of reparations. Black women are leading the charge of justification for every act of violence with some emotional rationale that only begets more viole…
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Say NO to JB Pritzker and woke Illinois trying to force influence on our children and limit homeschooling. Thank you to Nicole Georgas and the brave girls of District 109!! We need charges of child abuse, sexual harassment and conspiracy against all school districts and personnel who condone this behavior. Girls’ and women’s spaces and bodies are s…
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#chicagopodcast #alternativemedia #spirituality #astrology #politicalcomedy #aquarius #superbowlhalftimeshow #elonmusk #blackwealth #chicagoflipsred NSFW content, explicit language. Entertainment purposes only. Visit my Website/Visita mi sitio de web: www.cocopatrice.com Bandcamp: https://nicolepatrice.bandcamp.com/releases Instagram: https://www.i…
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NSFW content, explicit language. Entertainment purposes only. #inauguration2025 #melaniatrump #joebiden #mexico #asylumseeker #blackconservative #ushavance #flipchicagored #obamalegacy #jdvance #elonmusk #racism #dei #executiveorder #pardons #democraticparty #ukraine #chicagopodcast #chicagoflipsred Visit my Website/Visita mi sitio de web: www.coco…
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In this very special decoding, Matt and Chris revisit the wisdom of the internet’s favourite philosopher-warrior/political theorist, Lex Fridman, as he dives once again into the complex realities of the Ukraine war. Joining Lex is IDW hero and conservative commentator Douglas Murray, who actually offers some sensible insights on the specific topic …
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We embrace our hybridity, stare down Lovecraftian Donkey-Dragon hybrids, and enter into true Dialogos. Supplementary Material 25 01:06 DTG Grievance Mongering 02:25 Book Club Reflections 04:09 Important Health and Lifestyle Updates 09:51 Andrew Huberman's Trail of Death 17:14 Jeff Bezos and Media Control 25:04 Another exciting round of Lab Leak Dis…
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In this very special episode, Matt and Chris, despite swearing off any further Dr. K content after their previous three-part series, find themselves bleary-eyed and once again tumbling into the familiar depths of the K-Hole. Yes, they’re back with Dr. K, everyone’s favourite enlightened Twitch non-therapy therapist, now emerging from a self-declare…
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In the wake of our Naomi Klein episode, the masses have spoken. And like the responsible Gurometricians that we are, we've taken your feedback to heart and thus open this episode with a series of scientific and spiritual recitations. Then it's straight back into the sweet science—and mystical art—of Gurometry, as we test how well it measures up to …
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In this episode, your favourite neoliberal Decoder shills take a break from managing the decline of late-stage capitalism to examine the insights of famed writer and renegade activist Naomi Klein. The focus is her latest literary offering, Doppelganger, where Klein wrestles with the existential dread of being confused with Naomi Wolf and uses that …
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In this special quasi-crossover episode, we stare deeply into the abyss while enjoying a beverage with renowned psychologist and occasional podcast co-host, Mickey Inzlicht. P.S. The Decoding of Naomi Klein is coming next week! Two Psychologists, One Anthropologist, Three Beers 00:27 Introduction 05:57 Mickey's Sabbatical in Japan 12:13 Sensemaking…
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Send us a text 61st episode! Tyler and Kenan haven't recorded together in a while so they catch up on what's been going on in their lives. They discuss video games, life under capitalism, and a little news, as a treat. Alex Jones Soundboard: https://www.myinstants.com/en/search/?name=Alex+Jones#google_vignette Donate: Palestine Children's Relief Fu…
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Chris and Matt confront their inner demons, manifest their personal deities, and dive into the Onto-Logos. Supplementary Material 24 00:00 Introduction 02:32 Matt's Surprise Shaming 06:39 Jordan Peterson's Inner Monologue Revealed 10:04 Trump on Ukraine 15:22 Sean Carroll explains US cuts to science funding 16:47 Bleak Prospects for the US 24:14 Ae…
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Send us a text 60th episode! Kenan is joined by Joe Mayall, @joe_wrote, to discuss the current state of the world! Give Joe a follow and check out his work here: https://www.joewrote.com/ Donate: Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) https://www.pcrf.net/ Revolutionary Rhetoric is an affiliate of the Anti-Capitalist Podcast Network! Follow them h…
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Chris and Matt have their models exploded, the maps ripped up, and their minds blown as the Gurusphere expands into exciting new territory. Supplementary Material 23 02:47 Chris Williamson blows our minds! 08:57 Content Predator psychology and motivational posting 12:28 Balancing the Scales 14:07 Eric Weinstein the master of Rorschach Tweets 20:26 …
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In this episode, Matt finally gets his revenge on Chris by dragging him deep into the eccentric world of Chris Langan—the self-proclaimed possessor of a 200 IQ and creator of The Cognitive Theoretic Model of the Universe, yet another grand unifying theory of everything. Langan presents himself as an intellectual titan, offering mathematical, social…
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In this episode, Matt and Chris take a look at a recent developmental psychology paper on the social evaluation of young babies. Do they display a preference for agents who are nice to others or could they care less at the babbling age? This is a large-scale, multi-lab, preregistered replication effort of a rather influential paper so it ticks all …
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We immerse ourselves in the Dark Side of the Gurusphere and come out forever altered by what we've seen and praying for an escape from this demon-haunted world. 00:00 Introduction 01:38 Reverse Culture Shock in Australia 11:01 Tim Tams and Food Progress 12:14 Russia Today endorses Lex's statements on Zelensky 19:20 Elon Musk's Controversial Gesture…
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'Tis a New Year (sort of), and amidst all the chaos in the world, we thought we'd offer a small glimmer of light by making this Patreon episode available to everyone! If you enjoy it, consider joining us on Patreon—or not, it's your call! In this episode, Matt and Chris scry through the portents and ponder the apocalyptic insights of the tech and f…
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Send us a text 59th episode! It's time to talk about all the dumb and awful things Trump has done so far. Tariffs, deportations, DEI, and more. Tariff article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/4/donald-trumps-trade-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-and-china-explained-visually Donate: Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) https://www.pcrf.net/ Revolu…
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In this episode, Matt and Chris tackle the big ideas—or at least the ones rattling around in Peter Thiel’s mind. Tech billionaire, venture capitalist, and political kingmaker, Thiel has long been a looming figure in Silicon Valley, known for his deep pockets, contrarian takes, and peculiar philosophical musings. But beneath the surface-level libert…
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Send us a text 58th episode! The guys talk about back and forth with TikTok, the exodus to Rednote, some wildfire updates, and discuss some cabinet confirmation hearing news. Donate: Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) https://www.pcrf.net/ Revolutionary Rhetoric is an affiliate of the Anti-Capitalist Podcast Network! Follow them here: https://…
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In this episode, we look at a recently released segment by Lex Fridman, where he reflects on his interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. We examine Lex’s self-presentation as a Christ-like figure—someone who is willing to suffer, feign naivety and ignorance, and even risk his life in the name of world peace—all while maintaining an e…
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Send us a text 57th episode! The guys talk about the Los Angeles wildfires and their impact, the feud between Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Trump, and more TikTok updates. Donate: Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) https://www.pcrf.net/ Revolutionary Rhetoric is an affiliate of the Anti-Capitalist Podcast Network! Follow them here: h…
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DEMOCRATS don't want their mistakes questioned but how can we not? People's lives at risk and RACE AND GENDER are used as a shield for blame while CITIZENS SUFFER. Bollards were available as well as several other mechanisms to prevent the deadly New Orleans terrorist attack but they were too bothersome for officials to make use of them to save live…
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It's a Battle Royale as JB Pritzker has to come out swinging like a HAPPY WARRIOR on the COLLABORATOR-, COLLUDER-, TURNCOAT-IN-CHIEF, Brandon Johnson --who doesn't accomplish much, but what he does do, usually burns a bridge of funding to Chicago, that the city so desperately needs. Democrats in Illinois are eating their own and boy do they have an…
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Today we talk with an acquaintance who also happens to be a healing and massage guru, IYKYK!! Chris Vasquez of Throwin Bows Massage LLC sits with me today to talk briefly about the investment in massage for everyday people. Book with Chris at https://www.throwinbowsmassage.com/ #spa #chicagopodcast #healingmassage NSFW content, explicit language. E…
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It's 2025, and the Gurusphere shows no signs of slowing down—so here we are, diving into some grim crossovers. This time, the bro-optimiser Andrew Huberman has teamed up with the chaos dragon himself, Jordan Peterson. Meanwhile, the ever-affectionate Lex Fridman finally scored an interview with Zelensky. Bret, however, remains preoccupied with Goli…
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Send us a text 56th episode! The guys talk about the attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, some South Korean president updates, and the looming TikTok ban! Donate: Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) https://www.pcrf.net/ Revolutionary Rhetoric is an affiliate of the Anti-Capitalist Podcast Network! Follow them here: https://linktr.ee/anticapit…
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Back once again with the dark art of Gurometry, we turn our sights to the bad boy of Silicon Valley—the mulleted maestro, the edgy eejit, Curtis Yarvin. A legend in his own mind, but how does he rank on the Gurosity scale? Join us as we dissect his essence across 11 factors, from his revolutionarily mundane and incoherent ideas to his dazzling abse…
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In this end-of-year supplementary material, we unleash the hounds of war, battle through the discourse, and emerge alive but bloody and battered on the other side. Enlist now and join the fight. Supplementary Material 20 00:00 Introduction and Ethnographic Insights 01:38 Matt's Observations from Washington DC 05:50 Smithsonian Museums and Star Wars…
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CEO of Chicago Public Schools Pedro Martinez standing ten toes down against Stacy Davis Gates and her Big Boy, Brandon Johnson! Chicago Public Schools losing in the end as their children and the migrants struggle with daily life and reading. Teachers, principals are starting to question Chicago Teachers Union's mission, as its allies like Byron Sic…
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So people (black women) are still mad a Cooking with Kya. When will we realize we are causing our own destruction? Maybe the patriarchy was the answer to the matriarchy's madness? Is the whole world the problem, or is it someone in the mirror? #toxicrelationships #matriarchy #feminineenergy #patriarchy #jealousy #chicagopodcast #chicago NSFW conten…
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In this long-anticipated episode, Matt and Chris venture into the peculiar world of Curtis Yarvin—a reactionary blogger, tech entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed monarchist. Known to his early followers by the pseudonym "Mencius Moldbug," Yarvin has become a prominent figure in the "dark enlightenment" and neo-reactionary circles. Some have even hail…
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Send us a text 55th episode! The guys catch up on some news they missed over the last couple of weeks: Korea's strange coup, the Syrian collapse, Luigi Mangione update and some other random stuff! Donate: Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) https://www.pcrf.net/ Revolutionary Rhetoric is an affiliate of the Anti-Capitalist Podcast Network! Foll…
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Some Black women have much to say about Caitlin Clark as even Sheila Johnson decided to pile on in regards to her TIME magazine cover. Some Black women don't like Mexican women so much they decided to just throw strays their way on Twitter in regards to body figures. Some Black women don't get their way, whatever it is, and they want your whole cit…
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Run Brandon, Run: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and his cohorts like 8th Ward Alderman Michelle Harris on the ropes as budget deadline looms! Budget talks postponed as the Collaborator-, Colluder-, Turncoat-in-Chief makes serious talk about breakfast and dinner dates with his well-paid colleagues as the city hopes to survive until the next election…
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In this special festive episode, Chris and Matt are joined by seasoned decoder and quiz master Helen Lewis to discuss the myths around genius, extract her 2025 Guru predictions, and, of course, participate in that most sacred of DTG traditions: Helen's annual Guru Quiz. Once again, the decoders must prove their mastery of the gurusphere’s esoteric …
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Send us a text 54th episode! The guys discuss the new House bill requiring teachers to teach "the evils of communism" as well as the hot news of the week; Brian Thompson's assassination! Donate: Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) https://www.pcrf.net/ Revolutionary Rhetoric is an affiliate of the Anti-Capitalist Podcast Network! Follow them he…
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