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Biodiversity Crisis
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Environmental Degradation
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With equal parts humor and in-depth analysis, Asher, Rob, and Jason safeguard their sanity while probing crazy-making topics like climate change, overshoot, runaway capitalism, and why we’re all deluding ourselves. Each fortnightly episode helps you understand the “Great Unraveling” of our environmental and social systems and describes how we can make the transition to a sustainable and equitable ... more

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What happens when an A-list director and the biggest Hollywood star of the last 50 years team up to create the perfect Crazy Town movie? It bombs. Intentionally going in cold, Rob, Jason, and Asher met up to watch Digger. And now, without revealing t... more

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On July 19, 2026 the world lost a 5’11”, 150 pound giant of intellect and compassion… Richard Heinberg. Richard was a prolific writer, speaker, educator, musician, and a gentle soul – none of which applies to your Crazy Town hosts. Jason, Rob, and As... more

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What would it actually mean to live with less? From World War II rationing to the possibility of a contracting economy, the search explores what happens when a civilization built on endless expansion runs up against ecological limits. And if we're fo... more

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What if collapse isn't the end of the story but part of a larger cycle?

In Part 5 of our six-part summer series, Finding Crazy Town, producer Alex Leff continues his investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Jason Bradford, Rob Dietz, and A... more

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Richard Heinberg
Author and energy-systems thinker; central figure in The Power Podcast
Post Carbon Institute; resilience.org
Episode: Remembering Richard Heinberg: The Power Podcast
Emily Schoerning
Climate communicator, founder of American Resiliency
American Resiliency
Episode: What Lies Beneath: AMOC, El Niño, & Climate Chaos with Emily Schoerning
Chris Smaje
Author and farmer
Author of Finding Lights in a Dark Age, Sharing Land, Work and Craft
Episode: The Lighter Side of Dark Ages with Chris Smaje
Tara Lohan
Environmental journalist and author of Undammed
Post Carbon Institute / Undammed
Episode: Take Me to the River: Getting Rid of Deadbeat Dams
Douglas Rushkoff
Media theorist, professor and host of the Team Human Podcast
Team Human / Team Human Podcast
Episode: Being Team Human in Crazy Town
Michael Hebb
Author of Let's Talk About Death Over Dinner and founder of deathoverdinner.org and eol.community
Death Over Dinner
Episode: Crazy Town Classics - Terror Management Theory
Alex Leff
Podcast host and collaborator
Human Nature Odyssey
Episode: Sane Town: A Realistic Vision of Life 100 Years from Now
Kyle Ritland
Conservationist and co-author of 'The Golden Toad, An Ecological Mystery and the Search for a Lost Species'
Episode: Searching for the Golden Toad with Kyle and Trevor Ritland
Trevor Ritland
Conservationist and co-author of 'The Golden Toad, An Ecological Mystery and the Search for a Lost Species'
Episode: Searching for the Golden Toad with Kyle and Trevor Ritland

Hosts

Asher Miller
Nonprofit executive with a focus on sustainability topics; known for apocalyptic humor and critical analyses of environmental issues.
Rob Dietz
Environmental scientist and ecological economist with a penchant for connecting overshoot to culture and media; co-host.
Jason Bradford
Activist farmer and ecologist with a PhD in plant ecology; focuses on soil, farming systems, and societal collapse.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 468 ratings
  • A light way to learn quality insights!

    These guys are amazing and a perfect source to listen and learn something new and progressive in a light, yet informative way. They are funny, sensitive, and know when to crack a joke and know when to have a moment of seriousness. I have learned of many new names of scholars and concepts that I have added to my toolbox of knowledge that I use in my work and personal growth as a citizen of crazy town!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rlw1992
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you everyone in Crazy Town

    Thank you everyone for continuing to produce this podcast. It is a little ray of sanity in my day, helping me to maintain my determination to do what I can in a collapsing world and to see the insanity around me with a little more empathy for others. Please keep the episodes coming.

    Love from one of your Australian crazy town citizens.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    catinthelibrary
    Australia3 months ago
  • Love!

    When I see there’s a new episode from you guys I get SO HAPPY!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kindabrave
    Australia5 months ago
  • Humor in the great unraveling

    Many thanks for the hosts, this podcast helps me stay mildly sane in this insane society.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nickisfine
    United States5 months ago
  • Thank you

    Great podcast, It's so great to listen to people that understand the human predicament. You make my day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DomChob
    Canada6 months ago

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Smart guests and practical takeaways for resilience and local action.
A rare mix of humor and rigorous analysis that stays hopeful.
Thoughtful, nuanced discussions on climate and society that stay grounded.
Keeps listeners sane while addressing complex systemic risks.
Humor helps make heavy topics digestible without sacrificing depth.

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Remembering Richard Heinberg: The Power Podcast
Q: What did you find most inspiring that has shifted how you look at your own life?
The discussion highlights Heinberg's practical wisdom—how he encouraged living with intention, growing food, repairing technologies, and building trustworthy, generous communities as core ways to align values with daily actions.
Take Me to the River: Getting Rid of Deadbeat Dams
Q: Can you describe what it's like to witness firsthand the process of dam removal?
Tara describes the experience as extraordinary and varies by dam size, from a Virginia dam that comes down in a day to the long, multilayered process on the Klamath River with multiple milestones that reveal rivers returning to a more natural state.
Searching for the Golden Toad with Kyle and Trevor Ritland
Q: How do you bring people into the perspective of appreciating common species?
Through targeted nature expeditions, they show participants how seemingly mundane species can be fascinating and encourage a deeper connection to local nature.
Searching for the Golden Toad with Kyle and Trevor Ritland
Q: What was the different roles you played in writing the book?
Trevor brought the story to Kyle and himself, and they each had different perspectives that they challenged each other on, ultimately presenting a balance of ideas in the book.
Escaping Escapism: What a Bizarre Rodent Ritual Can Teach Us About Navigating a World We Can't Really Escape
Q: What did we learn about escapism throughout this season?
We learned that true escape is often not possible; instead, we should engage with societal issues and seek to combat them.

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Three hosts blend incisive analysis with humor to unpack systemic crises around climate, energy, and societal transformation. Episodes regularly explore ecological limits, political economy, local resilience, and the social processes that shape how communities adapt to upheaval. The show stands out for its rigorous synthesis of science, economics, and ethics, delivered with wit and a willingness to challenge mainstream narratives. Listeners likely value nuanced discussion, concrete examples, and a hopeful, justice-oriented path through the Great Unraveling.

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2. Emily Schoerning
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7. Alex Leff
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