
Based Camp is a podcast focused on how humans process the world around them and the future of our species. That means we go into everything from human sexuality, to weird sub-cultures, dating markets, philosophy, and politics. Malcolm and Simone are a husband wife team of a neuroscientist and marketer turned entrepreneurs and authors. With graduate degrees from Stanford and Cambridge under their b... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 795 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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In this Based Camp episode, Malcolm and Simone Collins break down the rapid decline in support for Pride events and LGBT causes. From NPR reporting on corporations pulling sponsorships to Gallup polls showing consistent drops in approval for same-sex... more
In this episode of Based Camp, Malcolm and Simone Collins dive deep into the viral Bricks & Minifigs Lego scandal that’s rocked the Mormon (LDS) community. What started as a $200k consignment dispute involving stolen Lego collections has spiraled int... more
In this episode of Based Camp, Malcolm and Simone Collins tackle one of the most provocative questions in the age of AI: Does artificial intelligence finally make communism feasible?
They explore the structural failures of historical communism (ince... more
In this Based Camp episode, Simone and Malcolm Collins dive into the harsh realities of aging alone through a Wall Street Journal article about Amy Kant, a 65-year-old single, childless woman facing health issues, estate planning struggles, and isola... more
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They provide interesting takes and conversation on a wide variety of topics that affect us all in modern western society. This is a podcast I find myself listening to on a regular basis for their research, banter, and unique perspectives. If you are new to this podcast I would highly recommend listening to the episode on the Quakers from April 17th 2026.
I appreciate the thoughts the Collins give. However, they don’t seem to understand the Jewish community at all or at large. Why would Malcolm assume Mossad corrupted Owens Or Carlson…what benefit would that have to the Zionist community at large? I personally am done with people talking about the Jewish community who clearly don’t know anything about Jewish history.
In the episode I listened to, the husband frequently talks over his wife and interrupts her points, making it difficult to follow or fully hear her perspective. He also doesn’t come across as particularly well-informed on the topic he’s discussing, which further undermines the conversation. Instead of feeling like an informative or balanced discussion, it came across more like a spousal disagreement.
I find this podcast interesting, however, the hosts are always on 100 in intensity and urgent delivery. This is a problem with many podcasts: unlike earlier generations of public speakers, there is no awareness of how off-putting this style of speaking is for a listener. Slow down, modulate your voices, don't interrupt your co-host with unrelated statements that halts the momentum of the conversation, etc.
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The series often tackles big-picture topics at the intersection of society, culture, and power, mixing data-driven critique with provocative takes. Episodes frequently cover politics, demographics, technology's impact on behavior, and modern social trends, all through a contrarian lens that challenges conventional wisdom. The hosts' tightly coupled dynamic and emphasis on research and citations can appeal to listeners who enjoy rigorous debate, skepticism of mainstream narratives, and long-form exploration of controversial ideas. A standout is the pair's willingness to blend academic insight with accessible storytelling, making dense topics feel approachable while maintaining a provocative edge.
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