Critical Wade Theory

Today I'm talking about one of the most exciting revival bands in rock history — a group that proved 1950s-like music could still sound fresh and kinda cool in the MTV era. Now, look, I would be lying my head off if I said the Stray Cats "made rock sound dangerous", or something like that. I doubt many people were afraid of them, aside from the Satanic panic religious types. But they...

Today I'm talking about a band that never really fit the box they were put in… and probably never wanted to. Deftones formed in 1988 in Sacramento, California. On paper, they came up in the same wave as late-90s nu-metal. But if you’ve listened to them for more than five minutes, you know that label never quite sticks.

If the upcoming midterms swing toward a major victory for the Democrats (especially more progressive ones), the post-election conversation shouldn't just be a victory lap. It could be a moment for big demands. Today, I'm presenting a theoretical framework for reform — a blueprint of what we could put on the table.

Here I am tackling a tired, cynical talking point that routinely circulates in right-wing media: the claim that the Southern Poverty Law Center is "manufacturing racism" or "ginning up hate" just to stay relevant. It is a sick joke.

*How have comic books influenced our everyday lives?

The *Peripheral Poophead of the Week* is: Roseanne Barr.

"Comedy" and the erasure of Palestine

Today I'm looking at one of the most unusual Sherlock Holmes adaptations ever made: the 1987 CBS television movie The Return of Sherlock Holmes.

Today I'm exploring a collection of famous quotations from scientists, philosophers, writers, and political thinkers and leaders.

Today, I'm looking at Ignition, the second studio album by The Offspring, originally released on October 16, 1992, through Epitaph Records. It's an album that shaped my youth.

Another experimental episode where I do a trial run of my standup routine for next week. It's definitely awkward, including because it's not before a live audience, so my timing isn't as good here. There are also many different variables in life performances, too. It's all strange. Obviously, I hope to improve what I have hear by next week, when the actual show takes place. Sorry f...

This is a bit of an experimental episode, and I hope I make sense. But today I'm exploring a fascinating idea about art, theatre, and what it means to be human. I will be mostly looking at two different types of performance, with one getting a little bit more focus than the other.

Throughout history, people have often been told that hierarchy is inevitable. We are told that society requires bosses, rulers, governments, and economic elites to function. We are told that competition, inequality, and domination are simply part of human nature...

Today I am recommending you check out "The Power to Believe," King Crimson's thirteenth studio album, released in 2003. More than two decades later, it remains the band's most recent full-length studio album, giving it a special place in their remarkable history.

Today, we're exploring one of the oldest and most powerful storytelling patterns ever created: the death-rebirth motif. I also get into how we imitate the idea when it comes to personal crisis and national tragedy. (IMAGE: Ultimate source unknown, but is meant to represent the legendary phoenix. If you own this image, please do not sue my ass. Just ask nicely and I can replace it with somethin...

Review of the video for Ry Cooder's version of “Get Rhythm,” from his 1987 album of the same name. Originally recorded by Johnny Cash in 1956, the song was transformed into something cinematic and atmospheric through a striking black-and-white visual treatment directed by David Fincher.

When people think about their favorite movies, they usually remember the characters, stories, and unforgettable scenes. But another element often shapes those memories just as powerfully: the music. John Williams did more than most to shape the sound of cinema.

The bank itself acknowledges its historical links to Nazi atrocities, as you can see in this example: https://www.db.com/who-we-are/history/historical-institute?language_id=1 So, why is Trump so closely aligned with Deutsche Bank anyway? IMAGE: The Nazi Dictatorship and the Deutsche Bank by Harold James

When people think about Disney, they often picture beloved animated films, fairy tales, and the magic of imagination. They think of characters who inspired generations and a studio that revolutionized animation. But behind the success of those classic films lies a chapter of Disney history that is far less frequently discussed: the 1941 strike at the Walt Disney Studios.

Today we're exploring *V for Vendetta*, the 2005 dystopian political thriller directed by James McTeigue and written by Lana and Lilly Wachowski. Based on the influential graphic novel created by Alan Moore and artist David Lloyd, the film has evolved from a successful graphic novel adaptation into one of the most politically significant movies of the 21st century.

Fetid Fever Dream Flashbacks of the Week: Trump's kids had to take classes on how not to rip off charities.

Today we’re exploring one of the most misunderstood political and philosophical traditions in modern history: anarchism.

Let's look at why Don Jr. stinks so bad. Think it's just me? His father didn't even care to attend his wedding!

Trump is f*cking up Iran, and everyone knows it.

There are guitar solos that impress you. And then there are guitar moments that feel like maybe someone's put an onion right under your eye.