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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
Halliburton
Global War On Terror
Emergency Powers
Friend-Enemy Distinction
Trump Administration
September 11

A show about the Economy of Violence

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Jonathan joins us to talk about the gang violence that has engulfed Haiti since 2021 and place the instability that has haunted that nation within its proper political and historical context.

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Gregk speaks to the author of a new book on US-Iran relations to place the two countries’ braided history in its proper context a... more

Devin joins Gregk to talk about his book The Veiled Prophet: Secret Societies, White Supremacy, and the Struggle for St. Louis. It’s a conversation that goes some places.

The Veiled Prophet: Secret Societies, White Supremacy, and the Struggle for St... more

Genghis Tron’s keyboardist and programmer joins us to talk about the band’s new record and making despair-laden music in a collapsing world.

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Recent Guests

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
Julian Feeld
Host of QAA; co-host of Super Structure
QAA; Super Structure
Episode: Do Your Own Research: Conspiracy, Paranoia & the Drive to Violence w/ Julian Feeld
Joe Kassabian
Host of Lions Led by Donkeys podcast, author
Lions Led by Donkeys
Episode: This is How You Kill Them: Genocide w/ Joe Kassabian
Gareth Dennis
Author of How the Railways Will Fix the Future, Rediscovering the Essential Brilliance of the Iron Road; host of Rail Natter
Rail Natter, author
Episode: The Facilitators: On Engineers w/ Gareth Dennis & Justin Roczniak
Justin Roczniak
Host of Well There's Your Problem, a podcast about engineering disasters with slides
Well There's Your Problem
Episode: The Facilitators: On Engineers w/ Gareth Dennis & Justin Roczniak
Patrick Wyman
Historian and podcaster, known for his shows Tides of History and Past Lives.
Host of Tides of History and Past Lives
Episode: A History of Violence w/ Patrick Wyman

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Gregory Foley
Host of Blood Work

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • 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 States2 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 States2 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 States4 months ago
  • Its frightening and good

    This podcast is excellently made, smooth editing and delivers an incredible analysis on the horrors of today. With that, it’s incredibly frightening as to how dire of a situation the world is in now with the surge of the fascists. First as tragedy, then as farce. Keep up the stellar work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hevlitica
    Sweden5 months ago
  • New favorite

    This show is both analysis and philosophy of extremely relevant issues to how our world has become. It is thought providing and dryly humorous. The host is eloquent, clever, and funny. The subjects chosen are fascinating. Overall, superb.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mentat777
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Episodes blend history with current policy in a way that stays engaging.
Thoughtful, rigorous analysis with sharp humor.
Sustainably provocative but deeply informative for listeners who want context to modern violence and governance.
High production quality and strong guest expertise.

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#142
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#183
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
A History of Violence w/ Patrick Wyman
Q: What is the relationship between the prominence of mercenary warfare and the relative strength of centralized power?
When centralized powers lose their grip, this releases violence workers into a private marketplace, leading to increased reliance on mercenaries for military actions as has been seen historically.
A History of Violence w/ Patrick Wyman
Q: How do you understand the term violence worker?
A violence worker is someone for whom doing violence is part of their job description, even if it is not the main goal; this includes mercenaries who are often engaged in security and territory control rather than active combat.
Combat 18, Part 1: Lad’s Army w/ Gareth Watkins
Q: Why cruelty?
Cruelty is a significant aspect of right-wing politics, as groups often use power primarily to harm outgroups, even at the risk of their own political stability.

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What is Blood Work about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently analyzes power, violence, and economic systems through historical and political lenses. Episodes thread together weapons proliferation, statecraft, sanctions, and the ethics of modern geopolitics with rigorous research, sharp critique, and a dark, dry humor. A standout characteristic is the host's ability to connect long-running historical trends to today's policy and cultural dynamics, making complex topics accessible to listeners from academia, journalism, and public affairs. The format often features expert guests and provocative takes on how violence shapes economies and governance, which can be especially appealing to decision-makers and thought leaders evaluating risk, policy, and messaging.

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2. Devin Thomas O'Shea
3. Michael Sochynsky
4. Gareth Watkins
5. Julian Feeld
6. Joe Kassabian
7. Gareth Dennis
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