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Cracks in Postmodernity

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Subverting subversiveness through pretentious and ironic cultural commentary that gives precedence to aesthetics and ontology over ethics and politics.

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Nick Leeper SJ joins the pod to discuss his recent art exhibit, Andy Warhol, being a Jesuit, what constitutes sacrilege, and plays a round of "hot or not" with us.

Check out his work www.nkleepersj.com/

Read Stephen's review of his exhibit ... more

Luke Burgis joins the pod to discuss his new book 'The One and the Ninety-Nine', the tribalism of the culture wars, internet Catholicism, the loss of agency, and Dorothy Day.

Get a copy of his book here: us.macmillan.com/books/9781250373038/... more

Julie Bindel joins the pod to discuss her book "Lesbians: Where are we now?", the gay man vs. lesbian rivalry, UK vs US cultural politics, TERFdom, conversion therapy, and more.

Check out her work juliebindel.substack.com/

And follow our Su... more

Lucian Wintrich joins the pod to talk about Twinks for Trump, his congressional campaign, the importance of engaging with rather than reacting against your ideological ops, & the excesses of contrarianism.

Check out his page here wintrichfo... more

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Recent Guests

Luke Burgis
Author and director associated with Cluny Institute; author of The One and the Ninety-Nine; discusses agency, mimetic desire, and relational ontology
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Episode: Help, I've lost my agency! w/ Luke Burgis
Julie Bindel
Journalist, feminist campaigner, author of Lesbians, Where Are We Now?
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Episode: Where my lesbians at? w/ Julie Bindel
Lucian Wintrich
Political figure running for Congress in New York's 12th district
Independent candidate
Episode: Provocative Twinks & Horseshoe Links w/ Lucian Wintrich
Jonah Howell
Former personal trainer, essayist, contributor to Cracks in Postmodernity
Episode: It's ok to be [a lifter]
Eve Tushnet
Catholic writer and speaker who joined the live discussion
Episode: Real Men Are Pierced: Pasolini & the Manosphere w/ Eve Tushnet LIVE @ KGB
Father James Martin
Jesuit priest, author of Work in Progress
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Episode: Zoomers, Boomers, & [Holy] Humor w/ Fr. James Martin SJ
Anton Cebalo
Writer and historian
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Episode: Technocracy Roundtable ft. Evelyn Quartz, Anton Cebalo, & Jeffery Tyler Syck
Jeffery Tyler Syck
Professor of political science
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Episode: Technocracy Roundtable ft. Evelyn Quartz, Anton Cebalo, & Jeffery Tyler Syck
Andrew McLuhan
Director of the McLuhan Institute
McLuhan Institute
Episode: Would Marshall McLuhan have an X account? w/ Andrew McLuhan

Host

Stephen
Host of Cracks in Postmodernity

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • Love

    Interesting, compelling, funny, inspiring. A taste of something transcendent in an extremely bland cultural moment. I haven’t met any Catholics like this since converting so it’s encouraging to hear people thinking/living deeply in the Catholic realm. I’ve passed this on to a few people hoping to spark some meaningful convos.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spindelicious
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good podcast, meh audio quality

    Podcast is thought provoking, however, the audio is always hard to hear even with the volume turned high (the vocal fry doesn’t help, and isn’t necessary, the vocal fry is definitely an aesthetic choice). Theme song comes in nice and audible and then I have to up the volume to hear the actual conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Yussssssssssddss
    United States2 years ago
  • Why Liberalism failed

    Excellent episode—

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fantastic resource
    United States3 years ago
  • Consistently insightful commentary

    This podcast is a breath of fresh air in a stale environment. It is snarky in the best ways, and always insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cthlcgrl07
    United States3 years ago
  • Good podcast, meh audio quality

    Podcast is thought provoking, however, the audio is sometimes hard to hear even with the volume turned high (vocal fry doesn’t help). Theme song comes in nice and audible and then I have to up the volume to hear the actual conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yussssssssssddss
    United States4 years ago

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Sometimes the banter can feel dense but remains rewarding for serious listeners.
Audio quality is uneven, but content quality remains high for engaged listeners.
Audience appreciates live formats and cross-disciplinary discussions.
Brings fresh perspectives on tech, media, and society with strong guest lineups.
Thoughtful, provocative conversations that reward careful listening.
Candid, sardonic humor pairs well with depth on culture and politics.

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Talking Points

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Where my lesbians at? w/ Julie Bindel
Q: How do you view the trans debate in relation to lesbian rights and the broader feminist movement?
She argues that there has been an overreach and that concerns about the impact on women's rights exist, particularly around gender clinics and the inclusion of trans identities within the LGBTQ+ spectrum, while acknowledging generational and cultural fault lines between the US and UK.
Where my lesbians at? w/ Julie Bindel
Q: What are the major differences you see between the US and UK in feminist and LGBTQ+ movements today?
She notes US feminism as more upper-middle-class and cautious about image, while British feminism is more in-your-face; she also highlights structural and class differences that shape activism in the two countries.
Where my lesbians at? w/ Julie Bindel
Q: Tell us a little about your background and how you got into writing about these topics.
She describes growing up in a deprived area, moving to Leeds, and moving from academia to journalism, driven by feminist activism and research on violence against women, which led to investigative pieces for The Guardian.
Inside the Catholic Worker w/ Larry Chapp
Q: What can people learn from the life at a Catholic Worker community?
Larry emphasizes the importance of simplifying life to allow time for contemplation and prayer, which leads to inner transformation and action.
Inside the Catholic Worker w/ Larry Chapp
Q: What does life on the farm consist of?
Larry describes the farm as more of a homestead focusing on spirituality and community rather than large-scale farming, emphasizing morning chores and prayer.

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