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How to Survive the End of the World

How to Survive the End of the World
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Join Autumn Brown and adrienne maree brown, two sisters who share many identities, as writers, activists, facilitators, and inheritors of multiracial diasporic lineages, as well as a particular interest in the question of survival, as we embark on a podcast that delves into the practices we need as a community, to move through endings and to come out whole on the other side, whatever that might be... more

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Abigail and Shaun Bengson are a married composing and performing duo raising two children in NYC and Vermont. Abigail was previously on the show in 2023 during our Witch Season.

In this raucous and tender convo, The Bengsons trace the origins of th... more

Hey hey hey, it's a sister-sister AMA! Today on the show, adrienne and Autumn answer questions from our Patreon supporters. To access exclusive content and ask your own questions for future AMA episodes, become a BELOVED SURVIVOR TODAY!

On this epis... more

Denée Benton (Eliza Hamilton in Hamilton! Cinderella in Into the Woods! Peggy Scott on The Gilded Age!) joins the sisters Brown to explore how creative work can serve social movements, the importance of community rituals, the evolving role of celebri... more

Autumn is hosting another show and you're gonna love it!

In the Season Four premiere of the Climate Changed podcast, Autumn talks with Tory Stephens, a storyteller, cultural worker, and climate justice advocate.

They explore the transformative pow... more

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Recent Guests

Shaun Bengson
Member of the Bengsons duo
The Bengsons
Episode: It's All Holy and it's All Ridiculous with The Bengsons
Abigail Bengson
Member of the Bengsons duo
The Bengsons
Episode: It's All Holy and it's All Ridiculous with The Bengsons
Denée Benton
American actor and singer; journalist Peggy in The Gilded Age; alum of Writing the Next World Retreat in Ireland
Actor, Activist
Episode: Hot and Vibrant for the Apocalypse with Denée Benton
Tory Stephens
Creator of Imagine 2200, Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors
Grist
Episode: If hope is a muscle, then how do I build it?
Kaji Reyes
community organizer, executive director and land/ceremony facilitator
Owl Song; Durham for All; Durham, NC
Episode: New Life and Joy, Death and Grief, Absolute Bewilderment and Confusion with Kaji Reyes and Sendolo Diaminah
Sendolo Diaminah
co-director of the Carolina Federation, strategist with electoral organizing background
Carolina Federation; Black Organizing for Leadership and Dignity (BOLD)
Episode: New Life and Joy, Death and Grief, Absolute Bewilderment and Confusion with Kaji Reyes and Sendolo Diaminah
Jenn Kidwell
Theatrical performer and co-creator of We Come to Collect
We Come to Collect / Pig Iron Theatre / theater community
Episode: A Flirtation with Capitalism with Jenn Kidwell and Brandon Kazen-Maddox
Brandon Kazen-Maddox
ASL artist, dancer, and co-creator of We Come to Collect
We Come to Collect / ASL performance
Episode: A Flirtation with Capitalism with Jenn Kidwell and Brandon Kazen-Maddox
Kate McCabe
Co-host of Bog & Thunder travel experiences; writer; environmental/policy-focused
Bog & Thunder; Died Green
Episode: Write The Next World With Us

Hosts

Autumn Brown
Host of How to Survive the End of the World; co-host and movement leader; singer and writer involved in social justice and artistic practice.
Adrienne Maree Brown
Co-host of the show; writer, facilitator, and activist with a focus on liberation, organizing, and creative transformation.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • Deep grounding in the face of the fascist thunderstorm

    Appreciating this podcast a lot!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1ampers0n
    Netherlandsa month ago
  • No notes.

    The clarity, the thoughtfulness, the hope, the compassion this duo brings is abundant. Thank you for your work and for sharing it with the world. A much needed podcast provocatively thinking about today’s most important social, environmental, and political topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shurpas
    United States2 months ago
  • This is the map!

    I cannot praise this podcast enough! It is the antidote to the dystopia many of us foresee. They are prefiguring our way out of the present system by uplifting and embodying stories of profound human solidarity. This is the map that leads to freedom! My revolutionary soul is so nurtured by this podcast and the wisdom Adrienne and Autumn sow.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Natalierattlesnake
    United States3 months ago
  • Sustenance at the end of the world

    I cannot express how much this podcast means to me. The sisters sustain me in all their multitudes thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aged Scottish crone
    Sweden3 months ago
  • Deep and wise and heartful

    This show helps me regain sanity with its fearless unveiling, wisdom, humor, love, and candor. It’s ahead of its time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ED8
    United States3 months ago

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The program is praised as a source of nourishment, resilience, and transformative ideas for social change.
Listeners value the show for grounding, hope, and practical wisdom in tough times.
Guests and hosts are described as warm, wise, and deeply compassionate.
Some criticism notes occasional political disagreements among guests but still finds value in nuanced conversations.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Landscapes of Reactivity, an Epic Ask Us Anything!
Q: Megan asks how to find joy in dark times, and where light and hope might come from.
Joy arises from both personal connections and collective acts of care, such as meaningful collaborations, support networks, and moments of wonder, like witnessing remarkable scientific achievements or meaningful family moments.
Landscapes of Reactivity, an Epic Ask Us Anything!
Q: Olivia asks how to navigate work in the world to offer an authentic, helpful contribution while not becoming overwhelmed by crises.
The hosts suggest following what nourishes aliveness and usefulness, staying aligned with internal and spiritual guidance, and allowing work to evolve as circumstances change, rather than clinging to a fixed career path.
Hot and Vibrant for the Apocalypse with Denée Benton
Q: When did you know you were called to the stage?
Benton recalls a childhood moment of stepping up at church and feeling a pull toward performance, which evolved into a sustained journey through theater and film.
Who We Are Becoming Matters with Norma Wong
Q: What are some of the qualities that you're noticing in the some people who instigate change?
The stirring of something in individuals that calls for conscious action, pushing against complacency to evolve into the humans this time requires.
Live from The Great Northern (feat. Penguin Daddies)
Q: What do we do with our comrades who are opting out of this invitation?
Recognize that some people may take time to awaken, and focus on your own journey while maintaining inclusive boundaries.

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Two sisters host a thoughtful, forward-looking discussion about survival, community resilience, and collective care through art, activism, and spirituality. Across episodes they explore resilience, collaboration, and methods for moving through endings with creativity and joy, featuring artists, organizers, and thinkers who center justice, accessibility, and care. Notable is the emphasis on transforming personal hardship into communal healing, the integration of performance and ritual, and a sustained commitment to hopeful action in the face of systemic crises.

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2. Abigail Bengson
3. Denée Benton
4. Tory Stephens
5. Kaji Reyes
6. Sendolo Diaminah
7. Jenn Kidwell
8. Brandon Kazen-Maddox

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