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TRASHFUTURE

TRASHFUTURE
Elon Musk
Donald Trump
Keir Starmer
UK Politics
Labour Party
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Artificial Intelligence
Neoliberalism
Capitalism
Bitcoin
Israel
Eric Adams
Trump Administration
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Iran
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Corruption
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a podcast about business success and making yourself smarter with the continued psychic trauma of capitalism by @raaleh, @HKesvani, @milo_edwards, @inthesedeserts and @postoctobrist

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes999Founded9 years ago
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Molly is back again, this time to talk about the right's war on Wikipedia—we show how Grokipedia was actually born of grievances fomented in two reports baselessly alleging liberal bias at Wikipedia, and died b... more

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Libby and Charlotte from What’s All This Then join us for an all dessert episode featuring a new entry in the Kirk fund, an interesting new fraud defence, and some answers to burning questions about Britain. Also a shirt Riley saw returning from a fr... more

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Phoebe Gates went to How To Rule The World class at Stanford, where apparently she learned to admit to potentially criminal activity in Slack. Repeatedly. Also, the network school moves countries, a FarmVille with perma-death, and Mark Zuckerberg has... more

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We talk about the death of Jason Arday and the culpability of our rotten-to-the-core media industry in bringing it about… and also a truly infuriating article about how a 17th century academic might not fit in at a modern “Pronouns University.”

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Recent Guests

Libby Watson
Guest from What's All This Then
What's All This Then
Episode: Mirror, Mirror feat. Libby Watson and Charlotte McDonnell
Charlotte McDonnell
Guest from What's All This Then
What's All This Then
Episode: Mirror, Mirror feat. Libby Watson and Charlotte McDonnell
Donald Campbell
Director of Advocacy at Foxglove
Foxglove
Episode: Silencing Bronze Age Voices feat. Donald Campell
Ben Fogel
Guest mentioned in the episode description and lines
Episode: *PREVIEW* Chadismo Skynet feat. Ben Fogel and Mattie Lubchansky
Victoria Scott
Tran Girlismo guest, expert on the North American auto industry
Tran Girlismo
Episode: Tank! feat. Victoria Scott
Kojo Koram
Professor of law and political economy at Loughborough University, author of The Next Fix
Loughborough University
Episode: Who Will Be the Bill Gates of Perception? feat. Kojo Karam
Ed Zitron
Public relations executive, host of Is That Good? segment
Ed Zitron / Zitron
Episode: Goosed in the Shell (A Better Offline / Trashfuture Collaboration)
Daniel Trilling
Journalist and author
Author of If We Tolerate This, How the British Establishment Made the Far Right Respectable
Episode: No Bedtime for the Far Right feat. Daniel Trilling
Gregory Foley
Blood Works panel guest, discussed as expert commentator on violence and policing
Blood Work (podcast)
Episode: Just Give Me Your Money Meow feat. Gregk Foley

Hosts

Raaleh
Primary host with multiple episode appearances; central to show's perspective on tech and politics.
HKesvani
Regular host with sharp takes on policy and tech capitalism.
Milo Edwards
Co-host with libertarian-leaning critiques of tech and politics; strong comedic energy.
In The Deserts
Host with global political economy perspective; participates in geopolitics and tech policy discussions.
PostOctobrist
Host known for analysis of political economy and media narratives; recurring contributor.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • High Quality Takes

    Modernity kinda sucks, they’re not wrong.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _brigs
    Canada6 months ago
  • Yawn Fest

    Only for the egotistical self righteous condescending pseudo intellectuals of the hard left variety.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Robozzz
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Listened to all of the episodes and it is nearly all solid gold. Must listen if understanding the world is what you are into.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Nikko
    a year ago
  • Blackpill overdose

    A bunch of failed comedians blame the whole world for their own misery.

    Just cynical, self-indulgent garbage — “the world is bad why even bother trying. I am smart”

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    av284726
    Canadaa year ago
  • I Won $30 Because of This Podcast

    If you are not in the UK, you too can be the only person at bar trivia who knows too much about British politics and can recognize a photo of Theresa May to win the weekly prize!

    Seriously though - incredible show, great mix of humor, critique, and news. Absolutely love the show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cousi2344
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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

Some episodes feel deeply cynical about power structures, which may be polarizing for some.
Punchy and engaging banter; guests add valuable expertise.
Often dense but entertaining, appeals to listeners who want substance and wit.
Insightful, sharp takes on tech and policy with biting humor.
Consistently topical with a distinctive satirical voice.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#229
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#209
France/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#21
Poland/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#41
India/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#109
Russia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#211
Denmark/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Large Labubu Models feat. Adam Becker
Q: Adam, have you noticed AI psychosis among leaders of major companies?
Yes, the hosts discuss how prominent tech figures display an overconfident, mission-driven framing around AI that resembles a belief system more than a cautious, evidence-based approach.
*PREVIEW* Fair Working Apathy feat. Emiliano Mellino
Q: I'm interested to hear about the Fair Work Agency because will it stop the kind of, you know, abuse we're seeing from owners who game the system?
Emiliano explains that it's unclear how far the agency will be able to go, given complexities like corporate structures and limited powers to pursue directors, and notes that enforcement gaps remain a major hurdle.
Full-Spectrum Puppet Warfare feat. Séamus Malekafzali
Q: Seamus, firstly, do you ever just see something and you're just like, that's MEK?
It's an instinct, yes.
PREVIEW: I Feel Like Margin Call ft. Ed Zitron
Q: Is that good if a CFO reveals a hidden plan for government backstop after a disastrous interview?
That's also good, especially if it's something they had previously requested.
PREVIEW: I Feel Like Margin Call ft. Ed Zitron
Q: Is it good if your response is, we'll sell your shares if you don't believe in us, also we make more money than that?
Yes, according to Ed.

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4. Ben Fogel
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6. Kojo Koram
7. Ed Zitron
8. Daniel Trilling

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