Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

A large scale mailing of a Texas transgender and LGBTQ student resource guide reached households across the state right as early voting began for the midterms. The envelope listed a nonexistent return address and pointed recipients to groups and programs for support outside the family, including emancipation details and out of state care options. The episode examines competing claims about who cre...

Today on Based Camp we examine three recent scandals in the new right online space and what they reveal about emerging standards for sexuality, relationships, and online personas. We discuss Ethan Klein’s separation and infidelity, the Ember Paradox VTuber gender reveal, and attempts to cancel Powdur over past content. The conversation explores broader questions around VTuber personas, marital exp...

Today on Based Camp, we examine the rise of prestige porn, where highbrow erotica in books, audiobooks, and films is marketed as sophisticated entertainment and even therapy. We review recent articles profiling women who consume explicit content framed as luxury or self-care, including mainstream retail tie-ins and celebrity involvement. Our discussion covers cultural shifts toward hedonism and ni...

While our circles have been going hard on Malfoid fanfiction, progressive women have been having Malfoy fantasies of their own. Let’s just say they’re weirder—so weird we can’t resist but dive deeper and pull you down this debauched rabbit hole with us. We therefore invite you to join us today on Based Camp for a peek into the viral hit that is Alchemissed , a dark romantasy (or is it dark fantasy...

We examine the origins of Halloween traditions and show that none trace back to pagan practices. From trick-or-treating evolving out of pre-holiday door-to-door visits and caroling-style customs, to jack-o’-lanterns starting as practical turnip lanterns, every element developed within Christian communities. The video covers the history of All Saints Day, the role of Scottish and Irish folk customs...

Today on Based Camp we discuss the shock people experienced when the Economist (of all outlets!) published data from UK Ministry of Justice records showing Afghan nationals to be convicted of sexual offenses at roughly seven times the rate of British nationals, with Middle East and North Africa groups at 3.6 times and Sub-Saharan Africa at 2.5 times. We examine the original and revised charts, sim...

Join us today for a deep dive into China’s growing trend of pretend-to-work offices where unemployed people pay daily fees to sit in cubicles, maintain routines, and keep up appearances for family and resumes. The phenomenon started with a 2024 comedy skit and has expanded into real businesses across major cities offering strict schedules, fake clients, and even free lunch. We examine the cultural...

Join us today for an in in-depth interview with Ace AT, who lived in Iran through war, sanctions, and economic collapse. He shares firsthand details on infrastructure failures like sinkholes and power outages, daily survival strategies, media consumption, social restrictions, and the realities of dating and family life. The conversation covers Iran’s unique cultural resilience, the rise of atheism...

A detailed breakdown of the Democratic Socialists of America, their growing influence in Democratic primaries, and the specific policies outlined in their official platform. The discussion covers key figures like AOC and Zohran Mamdani, the organization’s structure, and how local chapters connect to national priorities. Explore their positions on government reform, healthcare, housing, immigration...

A deep exploration of the story of Abraham and Isaac reveals that God had already established the covenant with Abraham before the test on Mount Moriah. This changes how the narrative is understood, showing it was never about whether Abraham would receive the promise but about the nature of the relationship between God and his people. The discussion contrasts surface readings with deeper interpret...

A detailed examination of historical records showing patterns of relationships between local women and occupying forces during major conflicts. The discussion covers data from World War I occupations in France and Belgium, World War II cases including France and Japan, and comparisons between hostile and allied occupations. It explores evolutionary psychology factors, cooperation studies, genetic...

This episode examines claims that AI detectors like Pangram unfairly flag writing by African and Black authors as artificial. Analysis of publication data from the Pan African Review and individual authors ( most entertainingly by Cremieux ) reveals a sharp rise in AI-generated and AI-assisted content coinciding with the availability of large language models. The discussion extends to similar patt...

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...