Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

This episode explores the rabbit clock meme frequently posted in female streamer chats and its dual implications around fertility timelines and career longevity in content creation. We examine quotes from progressive streamers including Pinkabina, Valkyrie, Norissa Ravencroft, and QT Cinderella as they discuss their own experiences with baby fever. The conversation also covers the meme’s apparent...

This episode examines what the Bible actually teaches about the qualities of a good wife, focusing on the Hebrew term often rendered as virtuous but more accurately conveying strength, capability, and valor. We walk through Proverbs 31 in detail along with supporting passages from Ruth and the New Testament to show how Scripture describes a productive, self-controlled, and resourceful partner. The...

Today on Based Camp, Malcolm breaks down a major unreported shift in the Iran conflict: the effective end of Iran’s blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Oil exports from the Gulf have returned to pre-war levels and are set to grow further through expanded pipelines and coastal shipping routes. The discussion covers how Saudi Arabia and the UAE rerouted flows via land pipelines, the role of smaller co...

Join us today for a discussion on English voice actors from popular anime who participated in a charity fundraiser using character voices to raise funds for a group with documented ties to Hamas ( a story we learned about via Leaflit ). We examine repeated patterns of major Muslim charities diverting donations to terrorism, historical examples from the Bush era onward, and the challenges of integr...

Join us today on Based Camp as we wallow in the crisis of reality laid bare by yet another means by which people propagate fake historical claims: Inserting plausible claims “backed” by often-hard-to-check-but-proper-seeming citations into Wikipedia entries long enough for journalists, scholars, and museum curators to pick them up and essentially thread them in to the blockchain of reality. We exa...

This episode examines the Stonewall riots through primary accounts and historical research, revealing the mafia-run bar’s exploitation of patrons via blackmail, stolen liquor, and unsafe conditions. It details how a small group of officers from another precinct uncovered police corruption and faced violent resistance while protecting lives without firing on the crowd. The discussion covers the bar...

Malcolm and Simone examine how the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts shifted from their founding principles into vehicles for progressive cultural messaging. They review membership declines, policy changes around identity and pride programs, and the strategic missteps that allowed institutional capture. The discussion covers the original intent behind scouting, past conservative battles over inclusion an...

Simone and Malcolm break down the so-called trad wife exodus and explain why the entire aesthetic was never an authentic return to 1950s life. They trace its roots to progressive cottagecore trends, BDSM roleplay, and online fantasy rather than any genuine historical model. The discussion covers high-profile influencers distancing themselves from the label, the straw-man portrayal in the novel Yes...

Gird your loins as you tiptoe into Based Camp today, friends! We’re coming after the nofap brigade, tracing how anti-masturbation ideas emerged from ancient class structures and Zoroastrian influences before entering early Christianity. Our discussion examines biblical misreadings, 18th-century medical panics, and 19th-century health influencers who promoted extreme regimens and devices. Though it...

Roast some marshmallows alongside us at the very-non-mystical Based Camp fire pit as we question whether the occult has become overly feminized and explore what masculine mysticism actually looks like. Our discussion examines historical figures often labeled as wizards, tracks word usage over centuries, and contrasts failed esoteric paths with the development of real science. We also ask the inevi...

Today we’re dishing up a deep dive into the viral Malfoid gender-bent-Draco-Malfoy fan art trend from the Harry Potter universe and why it resonates so strongly. The discussion covers cultural appropriation of the art, comparisons to the earlier Bowsette phenomenon, and theories on its appeal including tsundere archetypes and character reinterpretations. Our conversation also explores hypothetical...

Join us today on Based Camp for deep discussion on recent high-profile cases involving women convicted of serious crimes, including the execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee and ongoing legal efforts in the Lindsay Clancy case. Our conversation examines patterns in homicide data, challenges in the current justice system, and proposals for more effective approaches to crime and punishment. We hash...

A dramatic account of a mid-air incident on a Fly Dubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv where the copilot attacked the pilot, leading to a steep dive and emergency response. Israeli passengers, including a bank CEO and others, helped regain control of the aircraft with assistance from relief pilots, allowing a safe landing in Saudi Arabia. Everyone on board survived the event. The discussion also co...

Malcolm and Simone explore lesser-known Jewish legal mechanisms for navigating strict biblical and rabbinic restrictions, especially around the Sabbath. The discussion covers travel limits, carrying objects, cooking rules, inheritance practices, marriage agreements, and community boundaries while contrasting approaches to rule interpretation. They examine how these workarounds developed historical...

Join us on Based Camp today to explore Dignity Village, a self-funded and self-governed community of tiny homes in Portland that has operated successfully for 25 years. We examine its rules, governance structure, shared facilities, and low operating costs compared to city-run alternatives. Our discussion covers why this model has endured while other attempts failed, key factors for sustainable mic...

Today on Based Camp, Malcolm and Simone dive into the growing sovereign citizen movement, its pseudolegal rituals, straw man theories, and common law courts. They examine a viral traffic stop involving self-proclaimed Cherokee marshals, the rise of Moorish sovereign groups, and why search interest is climbing despite mainstream assumptions that the phenomenon peaked in the 1990s. The discussion co...

The Trump administration is taking direct action against effective altruists and anti-AI activists, including potential terrorist watch list designations and restrictions on groups like Anthropic. Key figures such as Emil Michael, Pete Hegseth, and David Sachs are driving policy that prioritizes American AI dominance and frames EA influence as a national security concern. This episode examines the...

This episode explores the surprising trend of women leaving witchcraft, tarot reading, and the occult for Christianity. We discuss the massive psychic and tarot industry, celebrity examples like Kim Kardashian’s relic wearing, and high-profile conversions from influencers such as Alex Reads Tarot, Kat Von D, and Doreen Virtue. They examine why these women found faith more fulfilling than new age p...

Note: Big mistake in the original corrected now C.S. Lewis was Anglican not Catholic. I was late getting the episode out and I erred on the side of trying to appease people who have us in their morning routine and not of double checking. I was thinking of Tolkien and because C.S. Lewis is always brought up by my Catholic friends in debates. In my defence Anglican is a hair away from Catholicism. T...

Today on Based Camp we discuss the modern human sacrifices to Santa Muerte in Mexico and their connections to ancient Aztec practices, because APPARENTLY WE WERE WRONG ABOUT THE AZTEC NIGHTMARE BEING OVER. Alarmed by this realization, we explore religious syncretism, the role of Catholic traditions in enabling folk saint worship, and why certain cultural patterns persist despite conversion efforts...

Tectone joins Malcolm and Simone for a wide-ranging conversation on preparing for fatherhood, protecting children from cultural influences through homeschooling and private education, and building supportive networks among like-minded families. They discuss the evolution of the online right from its early days through Gamergate and into a focus on authenticity and family values. The discussion cov...

Today on Based Camp, Malcolm and Simone explore how menstrual cycle tracking has moved from apps into work planning and legal arguments. The discussion covers period trackers in games, cycle syncing for productivity, and historical court cases where PMS or postpartum issues were used to reduce charges for violent acts. The Collinses also examine ancient medical views on the uterus and modern debat...

A deep dive into the strange history of a 1970s fantasy religion that broke containment into real-world communes, immersive boarding school experiences, and early computer game development. The episode traces its evolution from Oxford-area writings and goddess-focused observances through anti-modern settlements in Ireland, the creation of text adventures on Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum hardware, a...

A deep investigation into Maple, a high-control organization with roots in effective altruism and Buddhist philosophy. The discussion covers its leader’s past statements on human extinction, ties to major tech funders, isolation practices, financial extraction from members, and plans for an AI system to enforce total control over society. Hosts contrast these goals with their own focus on human fl...

Join us on Based Camp today for a detailed discussion on vulnerabilities in US voting systems, including same-day registration without ID, vouching rules in states like Minnesota, challenges verifying citizenship, and risks with deceased voters on rolls. The conversation examines real-world examples and state policies that make exploitation possible, along with broader implications for election in...