Wade Wainio

Critical Wade Theory

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I'll talk about everything from politics to entertainment and philosophy. I'm also a part-time entertainment writer and working-class from the UP of Michigan, so that might come up occasionally. Oh, and I make weird experimental music and sometimes host a college radio show.

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Wade Wainio

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

CWT369: The Myth of Musical Originality 07.02.2025

How original is your favorite musical artists (even if they are considered musical revolutionaries)? Image: Original photographer unknown - e24.se, attributed to Scanpixtrelleborgsallehanda.se, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=152962778

Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 6): Co-Presidents Trump and Musk 05.02.2025

Musk and Trump are just awful and grabbing all the headlines, so they had to be my main focus for the week!

CWT368: 'The Ride' (2018) - More Than Just a BMX Story [MOVIE REVIEW] 03.02.2025

"The Ride" is a 2018 drama film directed by Alex Ranarivelo.

CWT367: "UNICEF: Imagine" (2014 Music Video). Cringe For a Cause? 03.02.2025

I watched "UNICEF: Imagine" from 2014, and I can't say I loved it.

CWT366: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial [REVIEW] 31.01.2025

Today, we’re diving into one of the most beloved movies of all time—Steven Spielberg’s 1982 masterpiece, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. A film that captured hearts around the world and still holds a special place in pop culture. So, grab some Reese’s Pieces, phone home, and let’s get into it!

CWT365: The Residents’ "Commercial DVD" – A Visual Pop Experiment 31.01.2025

Today, we’re exploring a fascinating multimedia project from one of the most enigmatic bands in avant-garde music—The Residents.

Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 5, Pt. 2): Elon Musk & His Mom 30.01.2025

Maye Musk’s life story is a fascinating blend of privilege, resilience, and reinvention. While she has undoubtedly faced personal challenges, her upbringing and career trajectory reflect a level of privilege and glamour that contrasts sharply with the Republican rhetoric often used to mock Hollywood elites.

CWT364: Is It Normal Not to Go Out Often? 28.01.2025

Today, we’re diving into a topic that many of us may have wondered about: Is it normal not to go out often? Whether you're an introvert, a homebody, or just questioning your lifestyle, this episode is for you.

CWT363: Wealth, Debt, and the Aftermath: Financial Realities of Losing a Loved One 27.01.2025

Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s as challenging as it is critical: what happens to finances when someone passes away. We’ll explore why some families find themselves paradoxically struggling to pay bills despite inheriting significant wealth and break down the responsibilities tied to a loved one’s outstanding debts.

CWT362🎶: Ic3peak – Audiovisual 🌍 Terror + the Sound of Resistance...Against Putin! 26.01.2025

Today, we’re diving into the world of Ic3peak, a Russian experimental electronic music duo formed in Moscow in 2013. Described by the duo themselves as “audiovisual terror,” their sound is as unique as it is provocative, blending elements of electronic, experimental, and darkwave genres. Putin is not a fan.

CWT361: 10 Short-Lived Bands That Rocked the World 26.01.2025

To be honest, this list includes a band I am not a huge fan of and one that I have barely listened to...but it's not just about me and my preferences, baby!

CWT360: The Flames That Whisper [A 'Wade's Spooky Fun-Time' Story] 25.01.2025

This story is intended as parody of hyper-religious interpretations of natural disasters.

CWT359: Why Some People Are 'All Talk and No Action' 24.01.2025

Why do some people — or systems — talk about positive change but fail to act? Let’s explore some psychological and social reasons behind this.

Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 5); Quadruple D of the Week: Elon Musk 23.01.2025

Apologies for the coughs! I have a cold, plus it could partly be the peanut brittle I had eaten not long before recording. In any case, I had to cut the episode short because it was proving rough on my throat. On the bright side, it makes the podcast feel more "real," right? I will do a part two, because I want to discuss Elon's highly privileged mom and his other, relatively less Na...

CWT358: Does Donald Trump Believe His Own Lies? 21.01.2025

Today, we're diving into one of the most perplexing questions about President Donald Trump: Does he believe his own lies?

CWT357: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band: An Album That Redefined Rock ‘n’ Roll 21.01.2025

Today, we're talking about an album that didn’t just change the game — it rewrote the rules of what rock music could be. I’m talking about The Beatles’ 1967 masterpiece, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. IMAGE CREDIT: Resampled from digital copy included on The Beatles USB Box Set, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=142096

CWT356: Ringo Starr: A Triumphant Return with 'Look Up' 21.01.2025

Today, we’re celebrating the one and only Ringo Starr and his stunning new album, Look Up! That’s right, folks, the former Beatle and rock-and-roll legend has returned to his country roots — and he’s doing it in style.

CWT355: My Quick Perspective on "Teflon Don's" Presidential Immunity 17.01.2025

From my viewpoint, the concept of presidential immunity is inherently and purposely bad...

CWT354: The Revolutionary Noise of Atari Teenage Riot 17.01.2025

Formed in 1992 in Berlin, Atari Teenage Riot, or ATR, was the brainchild of Alec Empire, Hanin Elias, and MC Carl Crack. Their mission? To push the boundaries of music, politics, and activism, creating a genre that would later be known as digital hardcore.

CWT353: Does this sound like AI-generated text to you? 17.01.2025

These very human-sounding sentences were not simply written by AI, but that didn't matter to an AI-driven AI text detector. Also, more music, movie, and TV-related content will be coming to this podcast.

Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 4); Quadruple D of the Week: Benjamin Netanyahu 16.01.2025

Despite a potential ceasefire agreement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of backtracking on certain terms, particularly regarding the list of Palestinian prisoners to be released. Netanyahu stated that Hamas's new demands were unacceptable, leading to a delay in the Israeli cabinet's approval of the deal...

CWT352: OVERVIEW, X-Men's 'Till Death Do Us Part' & 'The Unstoppable Juggernaut' w/Troutface as guest 16.01.2025

We discuss Morph, Mr. Sinister, Wolverine, Cyclops, Juggernaut. etc. I alo get pervy about a certain moment featuring Rogue.

CWT351: The Shadows of the Bog [A 'Wade's Spooky Fun-Time' Story] 11.01.2025

Tonight, we bring you a tale of the bog — a place where the air is heavy, the ground is treacherous, and not everything is what it seems.

CWT350: REVIEW: Channel Zero (TV series) s1e1: You Have to Go Inside 11.01.2025

If you're a fan of unsettling psychological horror that lingers in your mind long after the credits roll, Channel Zero is a series worth exploring. This anthology horror show aired on Syfy from 2016 to 2018, delivering four seasons of terror before its cancellation in 2019. Each season of Channel Zero is based on a popular creepypasta—user-generated horror stories that have gained fame on the inte...

Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 3); Quadruple D of the Week: Trump the Expansionist Clown 09.01.2025

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed a strong interest in expanding U.S. control over Greenland and the Panama Canal, even suggesting the possibility of using military force to achieve these objectives.

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