Breaking Down: Collapse

I reflect on the changes in weather since I was a kid, and the potential effects it has on the Western US. I read from a blog detailing some of the complaints of the lower basin states, and a quick update on the drought situation in Iran. Experts shed light on concerning phenomenon impacting half of US: 'Lowest level' January 1, 2026 – Coyote Gulch Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus conten...

This week in Fascism #11 Homan: “President Trump doesn’t have a limitation on his authority to make this country safe. There’s no limitation.” This is exactly how authoritarian regimes justify abuses of power. : r/law Trump says election should be canceled and warns there will be 'constitutional movement' - The Mirror US Withdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions,...

Climate "optimism" hasn't worked. We're nowhere near net 0 targets, emissions are growing, and we're barreling towards a world above 2 and 3 degree Celsius. Optimism isn't hoping for the best - it's working towards the best for what's in our control. What is "ours to do"? Was 2025 the year that business retreated from net zero? | Energy industry | The Guardian Record fossil fuel emissions in 2025...

The final installment of the look-back on the first 8 episodes. It's been fun for me to go back through them, and I hope it was insightful for you as well. Back to normal episodes tomorrow! Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I take a minute to rant about one way in which my views of collapse have changed over time, and then a quick discussion on episode 7. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A couple of quick thoughts on the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What has changed in the world of our financial system since 2020? I dig in and reflect on that episode here. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we get back to looking at the first 8 episodes, specifically episode 5 and my thoughts on Catabolic Collapse, 5 years later. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kellan joins to discuss what we might expect to see in 2026. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kellan joined again for Part 2 of reflecting on some of the happenings in 2025. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kellan joins me on the podcast for the first time in over a year to discuss some of the happenings from 2025. This will be a multi-part episode. Apologies for any audio inconsistencies - getting two people on again mixes things up and I'm still not trying to spend hours editing :p Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

My insights from episode 4 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we revisit episode 3, and discuss how it combines perfectly with episode 2 (Complex Society) to highlight vulnerabilities in our system. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing the exploration of the first 8 episodes, today we dive into episode 2. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we take a look back at the pilot episode of the podcast to talk about inspirations for the podcast, along with some regrets or changes I'd make if I could go back. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Replaying Episode 8: Climate Change Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Replaying episode 7: Political Turmoil Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Replaying episode 6: The Financial System Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Replaying Episode 71: Catabolic Collapse Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Replaying Episode 4: Limits to Growth Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Replaying Episode 3: "Energy" Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing the series started yesterday - replaying the first 8 episodes while I'm on vacation, and will give insights into each episode when I get back. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm out on vacation, but thought I'd try something new - we'll be replaying the first 8 episodes of the podcast over the next week, and then I'll go through one by one and revisit them - giving commentary on my thoughts on what's changed since. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A discussion on Christopher Ketcham's article describing the idea of Solastalgia, as we head towards a world that could lose 2-4 billion people, just from climate change by 2050 (according to actuarial scientists). Two Billion Dead at 2C Warming? - CounterPunch.org planetary-solvency-risks-and-recommendations.pdf (PDF Download) Global economy could face 50% loss in GDP between 2070 and 2090 f...

The first 15 minutes or so of my episode with Abbie, who spoke with me about their decision to move outside of the US with their partner. Join us Patreon to hear the full episode! Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.