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Theory Underground

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Capitalism
Philosophy
Political Philosophy
Emmanuel Levinas
Marxism
Heidegger
Totality and Infinity
Lacan
Israel
Hamas
Surveillance Valley
Psychoanalysis
Hegel
Palestine
Levinas
Politics
History
Marx
Anti-Imperialism
Ethics and Infinity

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Recent Guests

Tony Chamas
Representative of 1Dime engaged in discussions on political theory.
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Episode: The Left Side of History with Tony of 1Dime
Benjamin Studebaker
Political theorist with a keen interest in institutional critique and educational reform
Episode: Oct EMSTU - Benjamin Studebaker on The Good
Matthew McManus
Author of 'The Political Theory of Liberal Socialism'
Episode: THE POLITICAL THEORY OF LIBERAL SOCIALISM - Matthew McManus
Terence Blake
A scholar of French theory with over 40 years of experience.
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Episode: THE GRAPH OF DESIRE + What Is Philosophy? Lacan and Deleuze with Terence Blake of Agent Swarm
Daniel Garner
Academic and commentator on sociology and social theory
O.G. Rose
Episode: Sociology, Immanent Critique, and the Conditions of Change with Daniel Garner of O.G. Rose
Professor Hans Georg Müller
Academic known for his contributions to the field, recently interviewed by the hosts.
Carefree Wandering
Episode: 12k Update, Profilicity, Alien Anthropology, 24/7 IRL Streaming, and TUCON - Let's goooooo
Chris Cutrone
Founder of the Platypus Affiliated Society, author of The Death of the Millennial Left
Platypus Affiliated Society
Episode: Cutrone on Politics, Religion, and Generations delete end boomers, millenials, and the stages of
Mikey Downs
Working class philosopher and lecturer, known for his insight into Lacanian, Marxist, and Zizekian thought.
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Episode: Meet the wrestling community Skip navigation Search Avatar image 46:30 / 3:47:00 Let's see this Swol x Mikey thing while I play Minecraft
Samuel Loncar
Philosopher and public thinker
Episode: Religious atheism vs. Catholic accelerationism | A converdiction between Samuel Loncar x Justin Murphy

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David McKerracher
Founder and host; organizer and theorist focused on making philosophy accessible; involved in TU tours and publishing.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Inspiring

    Great stuff. Building an alternative uni. Ran by wc intellectuals abd autodidacts. Gets top regular academics on that know the current situ is no good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chrissymap
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Excellent. Talks are long and boring

    Greatly shorten the talks or practice scansion. Stop talking about talking imo

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guitarplayer >4yrs
    United States2 years ago
  • Mikey is good but Dave is the worst speaker

    Really bad speaker only good when he’s talking abt how everyone but he and his crew are idiots, “time-energy” ain’t nearly as innovative as he thinks is basically a worse less insightful way of saying “alienation”. ik as society we overuse the term “narcissist” but Dave is 1000% what ppl have in mind when they use it. Also h*idegger is a self-confirmed n*zi deal wit 😌 but Mikey is very good and actually worth listening and learning from so don’t sleep on him

    Ps: anne, dump him

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    Rex_dgnrt
    Canada2 years ago
  • Anne, you’re the best

    Dump him.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rex_dgnrt
    Canada2 years ago
  • Typing while guest is speaking is annoying

    Just stumbled upon the show and the content seems super interesting (listening to introduction to Lacan). The host typing and clicking while guest is speaking really messes up the experience. It’s as if he’s not listening. Just stay put and stop clicking for a second!

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    Ana-Silvia Munte
    Germany5 years ago

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Stewardship and Critique
Q: How do we avoid becoming solipsistic in homeschooling?
Finding a homeschool collective can help, but it's important to also be open to public schooling as a plan B in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Philosophy of Religion vs. Marxism and Evangelicalism | Ft. Dr. Samuel Loncar
Q: What mindset to cultivate as you begin reading the Bible?
Read it like a library of books and treat it like literature, understanding the history of its writing and context.
Philosophy of Religion vs. Marxism and Evangelicalism | Ft. Dr. Samuel Loncar
Q: What might someone with an evangelical background gain from this course on Philosophy of Religion?
They might find parallels between their beliefs and philosophical insights that help them to see the common ground with secular thinkers.
Post Duopoly (not "Post Left")
Q: What changed for the system to come up with this new strategy for an extreme duopoly?
It appears to be a combination of factors, including the end of the Cold War, shifts in political consensus post-2008 financial crisis, and changes in communication mediums.
TUCON NEVER HAPPENED (implosion, asynchrony, and pay-to-publish)
Q: What does it mean that T.U.Con never happened?
The host explains that the conference did not fulfill its expectations of community engagement and participation, emphasizing how many attendees did not follow through with meaningful contributions after the event.

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This show centers on philosophy, education, and political theory, often exploring practical applications of big ideas for everyday life. Episodes frequently discuss stewardship, social theory, and the role of institutions in shaping knowledge, with long-form conversations that blend academic concepts with real-world implications. A distinctive thread is the emphasis on timenergy—the idea of making time and energy more abundant for meaningful work—and a hands-on approach to applying philosophy through courses, seminars, and community projects. The format tends to feature thoughtful dialogue with recurring hosts and guest scholars, plus farm-life and DIY-leaning examples that ground abstract ideas in tangible living practices. Listeners may f... more

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