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You Can't Win

Donald Hughes
Correction
Thomas Bernhard
You Can't Win
House Of Leaves
Roythammer
World Literature
Literature
Wittgenstein
Pale Fire
Holocaust
Aesthetics Of Resistance Volume 2
Sweden
Biden Administration
Reading Project
Favorite Books
Academia
Vance Conference
Eichmann In Jerusalem
Youtube
Mike Reads the World

We're Tom and Donald. We are two trolls that are trying to make sense of the world through conversations about the traps and scams that surround us.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes100Founded7 years ago
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We check in about Tom's trip to Mexico, minor life updates and the news. Tom is still a bit sick so we had to cut this one somewhat short but we'll be back soon. Next Aesthetics of Resistance Volume 3 episode should be within the next week or two, up... more

We talk about pp 90 to 131 of Aesthetics of Resistance Volume 3 by Peter Weiss. The resistance to German fascism enters a new stage as isolated Communists struggle to find ways to be helpful.

The art from AOR is available here:

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We chat about Ramadan and Lent, fitness and travel, investing in leftist coin Avi Lewis, and a mini-review of NTBTSTM.

We talk about up to page 90 in Aesthetics of Resistance Volume 3 by Peter Weiss in our read-along group. Then at about 57 minutes we chat about the Epstein debates and a few mini-reviews.

Next read-along in a few weeks we will get to page 131.

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Recent Guests

Mike Reads the World
YouTube creator focused on reading literature from around the globe
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Episode: Episode 160 - A Year in Reading with Mike Reads the World
Marlon Ettinger
Journalist currently living in France, providing insights into the political landscape.
Episode: Episode 156 - Elections in France ft Marlon Ettinger

Hosts

Tom
Co-host and primary voice, engaged in broad political and cultural banter with a penchant for literary references and humor.
Donald
Co-host and foil to Tom, brings incisive humor, political commentary, and cultural critique.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 225 ratings
  • typical converts cant help themselves

    people are always pleased to her from Don!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mariol1
    United States4 months ago
  • Great show

    Worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    not oumar
    Canada3 years ago
  • “Funny, intelligent, classy”

    Tom and Don are funny, intelligent, and classy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    xx_emo_commie_xx
    Canada4 years ago
  • the odd couple

    don is one of the funniest human beings i’ve ever encountered. incisive, witty and subversive in such cleaver ways. then there’s tom, tom has landlord/manager vibes.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    considered opinions
    United States4 years ago
  • Hope Don gets laid

    Hope he gets some

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Artifact Cards .001
    United States4 years ago

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A go-to for listeners who enjoy thoughtful discussions with humor.
Hosts are sharp and funny, with smart takes on politics and culture.
Some listeners feel the pace could be quicker, but most praise the dynamic and depth.
Casual yet deeply informed banter that's easy to listen to.

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Episode 163 - Recitation on Fridays with Alex
Q: What are your thoughts on the current academic landscape?
The current landscape is fraught with uncertainty, particularly regarding funding cuts and the long-term effects on humanities programs, leading to structural employment issues within academia.
Episode 163 - Recitation on Fridays with Alex
Q: How would you describe Deleuze to someone who is unfamiliar with him?
Deleuze is seen as a pivotal figure in continental philosophy, often considered alongside Foucault and Derrida, illuminating the split in 20th-century thought between analytic and continental traditions.
Episode 160 - A Year in Reading with Mike Reads the World
Q: What advice would you give to someone wanting to read more broadly?
Do it in the way that makes you feel good and focus on the things you're wrestling with to guide your reading.
Episode 154 - Soul Corn
Q: Did you see the Trump conviction or whatever?
They think he's just going to get parole or something like that.

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Two hosts explore current events, politics, culture, and literature through long-form conversations that mix sharp humor with thoughtful analysis. Episodes weave from read-alongs and historical contexts to contemporary geopolitics and pop culture, often pairing literary or historical references with personal anecdotes. The dynamic is candid, witty, and unapologetically opinionated, with a knack for turning complex topics into accessible banter and provocative takes. This show stands out for its blend of bookish discussion, political commentary, and surprisingly practical reflections on everyday life, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy edgy humor paired with substantive insights.

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