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Calmversations

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

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

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Recent Guests

Mr. Quigley
YouTube channel creator who critiques Israel and U.S. foreign policy
Episode: s08e55 | Zionism, Polyamory, and Other Totally Uncontroversial Topics, with Mr. Quigley
Rachel Fulton Brown
Professor, Dragon Common Room project participant
University of Chicago
Episode: s08e54 | Our Mythic Moment, with Rachel Fulton Brown
Stelios Panagiotou
Greek philosopher and commentator; frequent broadcaster
The Lotus Eaters / Philosophy Through Time
Episode: s08e53 | Nolan’s Homer: Ancient Myth vs. "Modern Audience" | with Stelios Panagiotou
Joshua Tyler
Prolific writer on storytelling and propaganda in media; runs Giant Freakin Robot and Screenwashed
Giant Freakin Robot, Screenwashed
Episode: s08e52 | Breaking Hollywood’s Spell, with Joshua Tyler
Patrick Miller
Professor of Philosophy (formerly at Duchenne University, lead of a center at Western Virginia University)
West Virginia University
Episode: s08e48 | Building a Based Oasis in Academia, with Patrick Lee Miller
Nolan Michael
Nolan Michael, who uses the moniker Noble Heart on social media; nurse by profession and artist
Self-described artist; nurse
Episode: s08e47 | Art & Suffering, with NobleHeart
Brad Mitchell
Minister, marriage pastor, and husband in the story
Build Your Marriage Ministry
Episode: s08e46 | Building (and Rebuilding) a Marriage, with Brad & Heidi Mitchell
Heidi Mitchell
Minister, wife in the story
Build Your Marriage Ministry
Episode: s08e46 | Building (and Rebuilding) a Marriage, with Brad & Heidi Mitchell
Matthew Azrieli
Publisher, entrepreneur, and advocate discussed in the episode
Azrieli Group / Post Millennial history context referenced
Episode: s08e45 | Zionism, and other Jewish Questions, with Matthew Azrieli

Host

Benjamin Boyce
Host of Calmversations; facilitates long-form conversations with a wide range of guests.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 865 ratings
  • GOAT

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    It's fine, thanks
    United States5 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 States6 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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    lalaoxoxo
    Canada7 months ago
  • Aby cat

    Love this podcast. It is brilliant. Thoughtful!

    Apple Podcasts
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    The Aby Cat
    Australia7 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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    80'sVillager
    United States9 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners feel the host interrupts or dominates too much, impacting flow for certain episodes.
The host pulls fascinating guests on challenging topics, with deep, thoughtful conversations.
Guests and topics are often praised for intellectual rigor and variety, though opinions on the host's interviewing style vary.
The show is seen as influential in niche discourse communities.
Listeners appreciate candidness and willingness to tackle controversial subjects.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

s08e54 | Our Mythic Moment, with Rachel Fulton Brown
Q: What do you see as the role of myth in modern culture?
Myth provides a framework for interpreting current events, letting us see patterns across different domains—art, politics, religion—so we can understand the forces shaping our lives and make sense of chaos.
s08e47 | Art & Suffering, with NobleHeart
Q: How does challenging the post-war consensus or the World War II ideological order of neoliberalism, globalism, how does that translate into rearing my children differently?
Nolan outlines peaceful parenting as a middle path that emphasizes ethics, virtues, and non-coercive, dialogue-based parenting. He argues for raising children who are less susceptible to psyops, who can think critically, and who can collaborate with others to address societal issues without resorting to coercion or aggressive ideological battles.
s08e47 | Art & Suffering, with NobleHeart
Q: So where does your faith begin? Where did your faith become alive to you, I guess?
Nolan describes a gradual shift: exposure to evangelical worship, initial skepticism about salvation messages, reading Christian books, and encountering a Catholic perspective that frames suffering and virtue as pathways to a deeper faith. This leads to a personal reorientation toward a Catholic understanding of faith and practice as a more integrated approach to life and art.
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.

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Long-form interviews and discussions centered on culture, philosophy, media, religion, and politics, often analyzing contemporary societal narratives through a critical, contrarian lens. Guests range from scholars and writers to creators and thinkers who probe myth, civilization, and the influence of media on public discourse. Expect deep dives into historical ideas, cinematic and literary analysis, and nuanced perspectives on current events, with a frequent emphasis on language, culture, and traditionalist viewpoints. Notable strengths include a fearless willingness to challenge mainstream narratives, a wide array of intellectual guests, and conversational depth that rewards attentive listening. Some episodes push into highly provocative o... more

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2. Rachel Fulton Brown
3. Stelios Panagiotou
4. Joshua Tyler
5. Patrick Miller
6. Nolan Michael
7. Brad Mitchell
8. Heidi Mitchell

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