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Calmversations

Benjamin Boyce
Liberalism
Gender Identity
Mental Health
Christianity
Identity Politics
Dissident Right
Social Justice
Gender Dysphoria
Immigration
Masculinity
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Evergreen State College
Board Games
Cultural Identity
Donald Trump
Woke Culture
Free Speech
Christian Nationalism
World War II
Spirituality

“Talk calmly, and carry a quick wit.” benjaminaboyce on youtube, twitter, odysee, bitchute, rumble

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Classicist and author Spencer Klavan returns to discuss Greek Philosophy, Christian Theology, and what they tell us about A.I.

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Recent Guests

Dr. John Demartini
Speaker, self-help educator, physician of chiropractic
Demartini Institute (implied)
Episode: s08e43 | When is a Guru not a Guru? | with Dr. John Demartini
Douglas Wilson
Author, pastor, theologian speaking on Christianity, politics, and culture
Episode: s08e42 | Douglas Wilson, in Calmversation
Carlos Perona
Europos, YouTube channel about meaning and symbolism from a traditionalist/right-leaning perspective
Europos (YouTube)
Episode: s08e41 | Europe & Her Symbols, with Carlos Perona
JD Haltigan
Professor of sociology and psychology
University affiliations mentioned (Buckingham per transcript context)
Episode: s08e40 | Internet & Identity Formation, with Professor J.D. Haltigan
Wokal Distance
Guest known for counter-cultural and political philosophy perspectives
Independent/Thinker
Episode: s08e39 | Counter Cutlure & Post War Liberalism, with Wokal Distance
Vish Burra
MAGA political insider
Episode: s08e38 | Inside MAGA, with Vish Burra
Emmanuel Lemelson
Orthodox priest and theologian referenced as the guest
Orthodox Church (Orthodox Christian tradition)
Episode: s08e36 | Political Heresies, with Fr. Emmanuel Lemelson
Tom Vassel
Board game reviewer and designer/creator of Dice Tower content
The Dice Tower
Episode: s08e37 | Tom Vassel, in Calmversation
Max Muerault
Guest on the episode, discussed neo-reactionary thought and related topics
Independent thinker/author
Episode: s08e35 | right wing memetics, with max muersault

Host

Benjamin Boyce
Host of Calmversations

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 857 ratings
  • GOAT

    Benjamin Boyce: so underrated, but actually the GOAT of the right wing talkasphere

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    It's fine, thanks
    United States3 months ago
  • Corruption of the American Republic

    The show that hosts Russian fascist Dugin during Russian fascist invasion of Ukraine is complicit in normalizing anti-Western ideology. The word “fascism” is overused but Dugin is truly a Russian fascist ideologue who stands against everything dear to the American Republic—freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of thought. Corruption of the American Republic via corrosive Russian influence

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PDX 97206
    United States4 months ago
  • Hosts talk too much

    Wow, the host/hosts won’t stop talking. They ramble for ages. Talking nonsense and forgetting they have guests.... also the same talking points over and over about men failing, liberalism, Marxism etc.

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    1
    lalaoxoxo
    Canada4 months ago
  • Aby cat

    Love this podcast. It is brilliant. Thoughtful!

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    5
    The Aby Cat
    Australia5 months ago
  • Woke Right

    God bless you but you are in a cult my man. “They” did not shoot Trump in the head. A troubled young man who should not have access to an assault rifle shot at him and grazed his ear. If Trump as you said “bodied” Hilary Clinton then by your measure Joe Biden “bodied” Trump. And no it’s not OK to say HH and Cooper adds nothing insightful and yes America’s entry into WWII to oppose Hitler was heroic.

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    80'sVillager
    United States7 months ago

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Thoughtful interviews with diverse guests.
High-level discussions that reward attentive listening.
Guests are frequently insightful and cover a wide range of ideas.
Host can be polarizing but content is consistently provocative.
Some listeners feel the host dominates conversations.

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Talking Points

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s08e41 | Europe & Her Symbols, with Carlos Perona
Q: How can symbolism contribute to a political project without becoming mere propaganda?
The guest argues for a distinction between politics and culture, urging artists and cultural actors to craft resonant, high-quality symbolic works that connect people to sacred geography and heritage while political leadership handles pragmatic reforms.
s08e41 | Europe & Her Symbols, with Carlos Perona
Q: What is your view of Europe's right shift and what are its components?
The guest describes a multi-layered right, including economically liberal older generations, nationalist-populist younger voters, and a need to address practical policy areas like taxation and housing to gain broad support, rather than relying solely on cultural nostalgia.
s08e41 | Europe & Her Symbols, with Carlos Perona
Q: Do you think, is the left in Spain motivated by a sense of guilt for colonialism or a sense of utopia?
The guest suggests that the left often invokes a narrative around historical wrongs to justify reforms and promote what is framed as universal values, but he also links this to broader Western discourse on guilt and globalist ideology, arguing it shapes policy and national sentiment.
s08e36 | Political Heresies, with Fr. Emmanuel Lemelson
Q: How do you discern between true faith and nationalistic manipulation of religion?
By focusing on the core gospel of Christ, rejecting Old Testament-centric, geopolitically motivated readings, and emphasizing the New Covenant, humility, and the liturgical life over political power.
s08e36 | Political Heresies, with Fr. Emmanuel Lemelson
Q: What have you been focusing on with your work lately?
I've been building up a SubStack where we write about theology, geopolitics, and markets, plus we've been appearing on podcasts and launching an Orthodox church project including a church in Vermont; it's a mix of theology and public discourse.

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A thoughtful interview series that blends political philosophy, culture, and current events through long-form conversations. Across episodes, topics frequently center on liberalism, culture wars, regional identity, religion, and how online life shapes belief systems, with occasional forays into media, branding, and political strategy. Notably, the show often features guests who critique modern discourse, explore traditionalist or counter-cultural perspectives, and investigate the mechanics of propaganda, branding, and online communities. Listeners can expect dense, idea-forward discussions that reward patience and intellectual curiosity, though reception to interview style and controversial viewpoints is mixed among audiences, with some pra... more

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2. Douglas Wilson
3. Carlos Perona
4. JD Haltigan
5. Wokal Distance
6. Vish Burra
7. Emmanuel Lemelson
8. Tom Vassel

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