
Doomer Optimism is a podcast dedicated to discovering regenerative paths forward, highlighting the people working for a better world, and connecting seekers to doers. Beyond that, it's pretty much a $hitshow. Enjoy!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 313 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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I met Stephen this summer at the Woodcrest Bruderhof + DO + Savage Collective event in NY. Alan from Plough suggested Stephen for a panel and he instantly agreed! He gave a fantastic talk about the wonderful characters in his neighborhood, and the ve... more
Jason initiated this get together of some of the original DO crew to discuss the life, work and legacy of Wendell Berry. It is no secret that Berry’s work has been an animating force for nearly everyone orbiting DO, especially those of us interested ... more
Every once in a while someone comes into the DO world and it is so clear how well they fit in it’s amazing you hadn’t found them yet! This is true of Mike, Chicagoan, Northsider (boo!), who has a vision for how to make good things in the world and is... more
This episode explores how Josh and Hannah Centers built Chapter House, a publishing project designed to restore beautiful, culturally literate children’s books to homeschool families. From Homer and Shakespeare to Beowulf, Greek myth, and Our Island ... more
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The review (or debate or whatever that was supposed to be) of Hart’s book was unlistenable. The fellow who fancies himself so important as to use voice altering technology should not opine on books he has not read. Please don’t waste our time.
The content is sometimes interesting, but a lot of the guests are not very good speakers, and the pod producer doesn't edit to make it more listenable. Also the audio quality is sometimes bad.
I wish the sound quality were better.
But Donald is a wet blanket
Listening to him host feels like slowly sinking to the bottom of a murky swimming pool
There is some good content here, but Ashley's pathological and psychotic hatred and disrespect for "the childless" is really fucked up. She is a real piece of work.
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This show covers regenerative, place-based approaches to education, urbanism, agriculture, and sustainable living, often through pragmatic, hands-on conversations with practitioners and builders. Episodes frequently explore open-source infrastructure, local food systems, traditional crafts, and community-oriented urban design, all framed by a mindset of resilience and practical optimism. A standout is the eclectic mix of hosts and guests who connect theory to real-world projects, from micro-college models to courtyard housing and small-scale farming, offering listeners actionable ideas and provocative risk-taking perspectives.
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Doomer Optimism launched 5 years ago and published 313 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Doomer Optimism include:
1. Mike Healy
2. Josh Centers
3. Hannah Centers
4. Lenny Wells
5. Jacob Hundt
6. Jackson Solway
7. Seth Harris
8. Patrick Lemmon
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