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Breaking Down: Collapse

Kory & Kellan
Climate Change
Donald Trump
Collapse
United States
El Niño
Colorado River
Geoengineering
Artificial Intelligence
ICE
Biodiversity Loss
Fascism
Population Growth
Trump Administration
US Politics
Collapse Awareness
Fossil Fuels
Covid-19
Natural Disasters
Air Pollution
Catabolic Collapse

Apprehensive about the future? Like many, you likely have a gut feeling that things aren't quite right, but haven’t been able to place your finger on why. That feeling only grows with the increasing political tensions, economic uncertainty, natural disasters, and supply chain disruptions. What do all these challenges mean? And what will be the result of society’s current trajectory? “Breaking Down... more

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An episode to focus on various aspects of collapse showing up in the UK in recent days:

Network Rail says heat poses ‘exceptional challenges’ after two trains derail in 24 hours | Rail transport | The Guardian

Water companies in England and Wales e... more

New research suggests that the global population will peak much earlier than expected, and that's without considering major collapse forces:

Economists Say World Population May Have Already Crossed into Below Replacement Fertility, Faster Than U.N. ... more

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New evidence suggests White House took steps to punish Colorado over Tina Peters case

Former DOJ Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer breaks down Todd Blanche’s 21-page memo expanding executive privilege.

Blanche declines to pledge independence from ... more

Billionaires are making their plans for safe haven during the perils of our current and future world. Will they sleep well in those beds, knowing they're largely to blame for the situation? (the answer is probably yes)

The Argentine ranch where tech... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Heinberg
Senior fellow at Post Carbon Institute; author of multiple books on energy and the environment
Post Carbon Institute
Episode: Daily Episode 212 - Paying Respects to Richard Heinberg
Juan Pablo Quiñonez
Author, homesteader, and adventurer
Independent author
Episode: Daily Episode 185 - With Juan Pablo Quinonez to Talk About his New Book
Rachel Frazen
Author focused on PFAS and environmental issues
Episode: Daily Episode 62 - The US Government is Poisoning You
Paul Beckwith
Canadian climate scientist and YouTuber known for discussing climate change and conducting research on climate dynamics.
Independent researcher
Episode: Daily Episode 53 - Southern Ocean Carbon Sink to Carbon Source?
Shaun Chamberlin
Founder of Surviving the Future and advocate for collapse awareness
Surviving the Future
Episode: Daily Episode 38 - Catching Up with Shaun Chamberlin (and announcing a new forum)
Greg Nelson
A long-time listener and contributor to the podcast, passionate about collapse awareness and sustainable living.
Intentional Community in Ithaca, NY
Episode: Daily Episode 32 - Greg Nelson Interview (Bonus Content)
Alex Leff
Podcaster in the Collapse space
Human Nature Odyssey
Episode: Daily Episode 28 - Meta Reflections on Collapse Awareness
Rachel Frazin
Energy and Environment Policy Reporter at The Hill
The Hill
Episode: Episode 160 - Interview with Rachel Frazin
Cydian Kauffman
Owner of Pure Water Northwest, expert in water quality.
Pure Water Northwest
Episode: Episode 156 - Water with Cydian Kauffman

Hosts

Kory
Host of Breaking Down: Collapse; guides discussions on collapse, resilience, and related systemic risk.
Kellan
Co-host engaging with Kory, often reacting to collapse-related topics with accessible, conversational style.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Among the most important podcasts of this 21st Century. I’m still catching up

    I ought to clarify this will soon be the most important poscast of this century. There are not too many podcasts in my podcast library worth listening to and exploring in depth.

    I began my journey learning about catabolic collapse six years after the first episode was released in 2020. I started listening to the podcast in June 2020. As of writing this review, the current episode in my Apple Podcasts app is Episode 98 The Efforts of Activists released on 11th August 2022. I have actively list... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PattoDan
    Australiaa month ago
  • A Logical, Grounded Compass for an Uncertain Future

    I’m a self-employed, practical person in my 40s living in rural Scotland. For years, I’ve had a nagging sense that our global "just-in-time" capitalist structure is fundamentally unsustainable—that we are living on a planet with finite limits but an infinite-growth mindset. Finding Breaking Down: Collapse was the moment those vague anxieties finally met a clear, data-driven logic.

    What Kory and Kellan do so well is strip away the "doomsday" hysteria and replace it with systemic analysis. I’ve bi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrj4y
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Makes sense of the chaos

    I wasn’t sure about this when I looked at it - “Collapse” seems so hmmm radical or extreme. But the discussion of how everything works, the complexity of our world today, and how things break down has absolutely changed my perspective on things around me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    35river
    Australia6 months ago
  • Really disappointed that they let a guest claim cancer is a new disease caused by technology without challenging that claim. That's just not true, and the hosts should address that. If you're going to have a science based podcast, you need to challenge guests who spout psuedo science. Do better guys.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    elsandry
    7 months ago
  • Fabulous insights

    And definitely start with the intial episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boisin Berry
    Australia7 months ago

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Therapeutic, candid hosts make heavy subjects approachable.
Some listeners feel surface-level analysis in a few episodes; overall rigorous.
Thoughtful discussions; some episodes highly informative for planning.
Balanced, accessible intro to complex topics.
Clear, data-driven perspective on systemic risks.

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Daily Episode 212 - Paying Respects to Richard Heinberg
Q: What led you to view collapse through the lens of power, and how does energy relate to social power and the economy?
Energy is the core driver of all systems, and power can be understood as the rate of energy transfer; social power uses others' energy to achieve goals, and recognizing this connection reframes how societies organize and where limits might appear.
Daily Episode 212 - Paying Respects to Richard Heinberg
Q: So what would you have the average listener do first to build resilience—educate others or prepare their own families?
Begin with personal and family resilience so you have a credible base from which to speak with others; practical preparations and genuine competence make you more persuasive and credible when discussing larger-scale changes.
Daily Episode 185 - With Juan Pablo Quinonez to Talk About his New Book
Q: Is collapse just about prep and survival, or is there a deeper, more reflective side you want readers to consider?
The host and guest discuss the book's emphasis on inner and outer responses, including how collapse prompts philosophical reflection about life, purpose, and how to live well in an era of decline.
Daily Episode 185 - With Juan Pablo Quinonez to Talk About his New Book
Q: Of the three sections you mentioned, which one was your favorite to research and write about?
He says he was most engaged with the section on what we can do with the information, because many mainstream ideas offer quick fixes, and he wanted a more thoughtful, feasible exploration of responses.
Daily Episode 185 - With Juan Pablo Quinonez to Talk About his New Book
Q: What is different about your book than maybe some of these other ones that you've mentioned on similar topics?
He argues that his perspective differs due to his younger age, non-European background, broader socioeconomic experiences from growing up in Mexico, and his outdoor life which provides a practical and diverse viewpoint.

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A thoughtful, data-driven exploration of systemic risks facing modern societies, with a focus on how institutional fragility, climate squeeze, demographic shifts, and political dynamics could reshape economies and daily life. Episodes blend rigorous research with accessible analysis, often unpacking complex topics like governance inefficiencies, energy transitions, infrastructure resilience, and long-tail risk cascades. The hosts' approachable banter and willingness to challenge mainstream narratives make the show a practical entry point for listeners worried about future stability, while episodes that connect policy, technology, and society stand out as particularly impactful for decision-makers and sponsors seeking timely, policy-relevant... more

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3. Rachel Frazen
4. Paul Beckwith
5. Shaun Chamberlin
6. Greg Nelson
7. Alex Leff
8. Rachel Frazin

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