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Blood Work

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Violence
United States
Ak-47
Combat 18
Monroe Doctrine
Dick Cheney
Vietnam War
Economic Sanctions
War On Terror
1033 Program
Venezuela
American Foreign Policy
Soviet Union
Iraq War
Emergency Powers
Friend-Enemy Distinction
Halliburton
Global War On Terror
Trump Administration
September 11

A show about the Economy of Violence

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Recent Guests

Molly Conger
Journalist and podcaster based in Charlottesville, Virginia
Episode: Homecoming: White Power & the US Military w/ Molly Conger
Josh Boerman
Co-host of The Worst of All Possible Worlds and Ill Conceived
The Worst of All Possible Worlds; Ill Conceived
Episode: Blood (of Christ) Work: Evangelicals w/ Josh Boerman & Brian Alford
Brian Alford
Co-host of The Worst of All Possible Worlds
The Worst of All Possible Worlds
Episode: Blood (of Christ) Work: Evangelicals w/ Josh Boerman & Brian Alford
Tom Usher
Guest expert on sportswashing and football culture
London bar worker and commentator on sports politics
Episode: Two and a Half Men: Sportswashing w/ Tom Usher
Jonathan M. Katz
Journalist and author focusing on politics, history, conflict, and disaster
The Racket (newsletter) and author
Episode: An Unsolved Remainder: Haiti w/ Jonathan M. Katz
Afshin Matin-Asgari
Professor of Middle East history
California State University
Episode: Axis of Empire w/ Dr. Afshin Matin-Asgari
Devin Thomas O'Shea
St. Louis-based writer and author of The Veiled Prophet, Secret Societies, White Supremacy and the Struggle for St. Louis
Haymarket Books
Episode: An Orchestral Conductor of Violence: The Veiled Prophet w/ Devin O'Shea
Michael Sochynsky
Keyboardist and programmer for Genghis Tron
Genghis Tron
Episode: Genghis Tron: Signal Fire w/ Michael Sochynsky
Gareth Watkins
Specialist on the far right and author/ commentator featured across episodes
Episode: Combat 18, Part 3: Crisis of Ladsculinity w/ Gareth Watkins

Host

Gregory Foley
Host of Blood Work

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • Listen to Bloodwork

    it’s very good

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    United Statesa month ago
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    ihatequinntoo
    United States2 months ago
  • Violence contextualized

    With a pleasant Irish lilt and fluid prose, the hosts of the Blood Works podcast explore the grim realities of violence through well-researched global reporting. Tom and Greg provide sharp historical context—such as their account of the AK-47 and its role in Soviet strategy—illustrating how accessible weaponry shaped geopolitical balance. Their consistently high-quality weekly episodes merit genuine praise 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wren’s pod nods
    United States3 months ago
  • Fantastic

    What a well produced, well researched, well articulated piece of work, and believe me when I say this because I consume a lot of “adjacent” content. Good on ya mate!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JackZaffe
    United States3 months ago
  • What a show

    Great show, wonderfully rich and timely analysis. Listen to the intro on the history of the AK47. Beautiful podcasting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marlin W
    United States5 months ago

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Thought-provoking and deeply researched—like history class for grown-ups.
Crisp, rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling.
High production quality and consistently well-cited.
A must-listen for anyone tracking how violence and power intersect in modern history.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Homecoming: White Power & the US Military w/ Molly Conger
Q: Molly, how does that sound to you? Are we having fun yet?
Molly responds with cautious enthusiasm, outlining how the conversation aims to connect historical patterns with current manifestations of far-right violence, while acknowledging the seriousness and real-world impact of these movements.
Blood (of Christ) Work: Evangelicals w/ Josh Boerman & Brian Alford
Q: What role did media and culture play in evangelicals' rise to political prominence?
Media figures and institutions—radio, television, film—became essential propaganda and organizing tools; entrepreneurs like James Dobson and Jerry Falwell built mass platforms that connected religious messaging with political campaigning, turning faith into a mobilizable political force.
Blood (of Christ) Work: Evangelicals w/ Josh Boerman & Brian Alford
Q: How did evangelical groups transition from a largely apolitical stance to a central political bloc in the US?
The guests explain that postwar social changes, civil rights, and abortion debates created pressure points; tax policy and welfare state politics provided a practical avenue for mobilization, while media, education, and church networks amplified and organized that power.
An Orchestral Conductor of Violence: The Veiled Prophet w/ Devin O'Shea
Q: Who is The Veiled Prophet, and why did this figure emerge in St. Louis after the 1877 strike?
The Veiled Prophet is a constructed symbol blending myth, Klansman imagery, and capitalist power, created by St. Louis businessmen to project control after the 1877 strike, with a secret society and parade culture reinforcing that hierarchy.
Do Your Own Research: Conspiracy, Paranoia & the Drive to Violence w/ Julian Feeld
Q: What do we mean when we talk about conspiracy theories or conspiracy thinking?
The guest explains that the term is often misused and can function as an opacity for discussing patterns of power; the focus is on how beliefs form, spread, and become structural in society, rather than simply labeling individuals as conspiracists.

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The show consistently explores complex histories of power, violence, and politics through meticulous, source-driven analysis. Episodes frequently trace long arcs—from imperial dynamics and state violence to the social and economic structures that enable conflict—often pairing historical context with contemporary implications. Noteworthy is the blend of rigorous research, darkly humorous narration, and a willingness to tackle uncomfortable subjects (genocide, neo-fascism, urban control) with clear citations and accessible storytelling, making it appealing to listeners who want deep, evidence-based insights applicable to policy, media, and strategy.

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2. Josh Boerman
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4. Tom Usher
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6. Afshin Matin-Asgari
7. Devin Thomas O'Shea
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