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Breaking Down: Collapse

Kory & Kellan
Climate Change
Donald Trump
Collapse
Artificial Intelligence
Societal Collapse
United States
Job Loss
Geoengineering
Environmental Impact
Microplastics
Collapse Awareness
Labor Market
Fascism
Covid-19
ICE
Biodiversity Loss
Colorado River
Fossil Fuels
Project 2025
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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Recent Guests

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
Sam Baker
CEO and Founder of WriggleBrew, an environmental startup focused on producing organic fertilizers and researching plastic digestion.
WriggleBrew
Episode: Episode 154 - Plastic Eating Worms with Sam Baker
Dr. Robert D. Meade
PhD in thermal physiology, focuses on extreme heat effects on human health.
Harvard School of Public Health
Episode: Episode 151 - Wet Bulb Temperatures with Dr. Rob Meade

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Kory
Host who presents compelling evidence regarding the collapse of modern society and engages in discussions to simplify complex topics around environmental and socio-political dynamics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • 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 Kingdoma month 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
    Australia3 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
    3 months ago
  • Fabulous insights

    And definitely start with the intial episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boisin Berry
    Australia4 months ago
  • No research. Embarrassing.

    This is horrible. Confirmation bias through quotes. Almost no research and analysis of the topics. Critical thinking skills are in the trash. I’m dumber for listening to this.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jjeellyy
    United States6 months ago

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The conversational style and humor of the hosts are highlighted as elements that make potentially heavy subject matter more relatable.
Some feedback suggests a lack of in-depth research or analysis in certain episodes, with calls for more critical engagement with topics discussed.
Overall, it is recommended as a helpful resource for those looking to understand the trajectory of societal challenges.
Listeners appreciate the accessible presentation of complex societal issues, often finding it therapeutic and informative.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Daily Episode 74 - Replaying Episode 8: "Climate Change"
Q: What is the best way for listeners to reach out to communicate their questions?
Listeners can reach out through Twitter at CollapsePod, or email at BreakingDownCollapse@gmail.com, or contact Kory on Reddit at user koryjohn.
Daily Episode 69 - Replaying Episode 3: "Energy"
Q: Why aren't more people talking about this? Or am I just not hearing it?
People tend to be optimistic or 'hopium' addicted, wanting to believe everything will be okay, and this affects the discourse around peak oil.
Daily Episode 69 - Replaying Episode 3: "Energy"
Q: If I go back to before cars and I have a horse and I ride that horse, is that like a certain number of energy slaves?
Riding a horse is a form of extra somatic energy, allowing you to get further than you could on your own legs.
Daily Episode 71 - Replaying Episode 5: "Catabolic Collapse"
Q: Are there people who want this to happen?
Certain individuals may have agendas that benefit from a quicker collapse, believing it could lead to less fossil fuel use and a better planet for survivors, though collapse is not seen as a desirable outcome by most.
Daily Episode 71 - Replaying Episode 5: "Catabolic Collapse"
Q: What does it look like to go back down, the other side of that, or basically for our complex society to simplify itself?
The complex society faces issues related to resource scarcity and economic stagnation, leading to increased prices and basic necessities becoming hard to access, risking mass unemployment and loss of essential services.

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2. Paul Beckwith
3. Shaun Chamberlin
4. Greg Nelson
5. Alex Leff
6. Rachel Frazin
7. Cydian Kauffman
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