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Theory Underground

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

Theory Underground aims to make challenging philosophical and theoretical work accessible, not by summarizing, but by aiding those who seek to engage in this work as a way of life. Keep up with everything at theoryunderground.com

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Recent Guests

Benjamin Studebaker
Political theorist with a keen interest in institutional critique and educational reform
Episode: Oct EMSTU - Benjamin Studebaker on The Good
Daniel Garner
One half of OG Rose and a returning guest.
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Episode: The Natural, Normal, and Good | Capital, Church, and State | Guest: Daniel Garner
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
Professor Hans Georg Müller
Academic known for his contributions to the field, recently interviewed by the hosts.
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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
Justin Murphy
Philosopher and cultural commentator
Episode: Religious atheism vs. Catholic accelerationism | A converdiction between Samuel Loncar x Justin Murphy

Hosts

Dave McKerracher
Co-host and organizer of discussions focusing on critical philosophical topics and community engagement.
Nance
Co-host involved in discussions surrounding philosophical education and the Philosophy of Nature course.
David McKerracher
Host discussing critical theory and community dynamics within philosophical contexts.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 74 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 Statesa year 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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rex_dgnrt
    Canadaa year 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ana-Silvia Munte
    Germany4 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

There is a strong appreciation for the long-form format and the intellectual rigor presented.
Some find specific speakers' delivery styles less engaging while valuing the overall content.
Listeners appreciate the depth of discussions and accessibility of complex theories.

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Q: Is there one thing that stands out to you that people misunderstand about you and what you're trying to do?
A whole sphere is a game of misrecognition... It's about controlling how we're misrecognized.
The Philosophy of Nature course at Theory Underground | Nina Power
Q: What do you think of the framing of your course as a return of the repressed?
I think that's pretty good, actually, as I am very interested in things that people don't want to discuss.
THE POLITICAL THEORY OF LIBERAL SOCIALISM - Matthew McManus
Q: Do you think we live in a democracy now?
No, McManus argues that the U.S. functions more like a polyarchic plutocracy rather than a true democracy, with powerful elites exerting disproportionate influence.

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1. Benjamin Studebaker
2. Daniel Garner
3. Matthew McManus
4. Terence Blake
5. Professor Hans Georg Müller
6. Chris Cutrone
7. Mikey Downs
8. Samuel Loncar

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