Doomer Optimism

Dave and Tres interview Paul about all his various activities including Permies, Rich Soil, Wheaton Labs and more. The Duke of Permaculture, ladies and gentlemen!   Paul Wheaton  @paul wheaton  is an American permaculture author, master gardener, software engineer, and disciple of the natural agriculturist Sepp Holzer.   paulwheaton.com  richsoil.com  permies.com &nbs...

Jason and Josh sit down with world renowned expert on energy and the environment, Richard Heinberg to discuss the future of energy, techno-utopianism, and an optimistic vision for the future.    Richard William Heinberg @richardheinberg is an American journalist and educator who has written extensively on energy, economic, and ecological issues, including oil depletion. He is the author...

Ashley and AC talk to Chris about the dominance of Front Row thinking, and Ashley offers Chris use of her term "spreadsheet brain." We talk about antidotes to this kind of thinking, including the advice "don't be an asshole."    Chris Arnade @chris_arnade is the author of Dignity, a book exploring poverty, addiction, and faith in the US. He is currently walking across the cities of the w...

In this episode Julie interviews Slim about his beef initiative, bitcoin and several events he has been a part of that are advancing food and community sovereignty.    Texas Slim @moderntman   Slim is the founder of The Beef Initiative and Food Intelligence. He is a Native Texan with a National Reach.   https://fountain.fm/texasslimsvision  https://beefinitiative.com/&nbsp...

Carol Sanford @carolsanford   Carol Sanford is a consistently recognized disruptor and contrarian working side by side with new economy executives in designing and leading systemic business change and design. Through her university and in-house educational offerings, global speaking platforms, best selling multi-award-winning books, and human development work, Carol works with executive leade...

Ashley and new host Sam Sager sit down with legend of permaculture David Holmgren. They discuss a permaculture vision for the suburbs laid out in David's book: Retrosuburbia.     David Holmgren is the co-originator of the permaculture concept following publication of Permaculture One, co-authored with Bill Mollison in 1978. David is globally recognised as a leading ecological thinke...

On one of the most inspiring episodes of Doomer Optimism, Ashley Colby ( @RizomaSchool ) and Willow Liana ( @willlowthewhisp ) speak with the father of Kevin Cooper (AKA Cole Summers) about his late son's work. They discuss Cole's plans and aspirations for sustainably developing the farmland where he lived to preserve the water table. Cole passed away at aged 14, leaving a huge legacy behind him....

On this episode, Ashley Colby ( @RizomaSchool ) teams up with Nathan Gates ( @TornadoNate ) to co-host an intriguing conversation about Distributism with Chris Smaje ( @csmaje ) and Sean Domencic ( @tradtom ), co-founder of Tradistae. About Sean Domencic Sean Domencic is the director of Tradistae, a contributing author at New Polity, and a maintenance man who speaks and writes about Distributism a...

On this episode of Doomer Optimism, the tables turn and Dave of Aspiring Peasant ( @aspiringpeasant ) fame interviews occasional DO host, and podcast co-founder, Tres Crow ( @dogeatcrow ) about his work with Roots Down and how he came to be a Doomer Optimist. About Tres Crow Tres is a writer, podcast host, occasional thinker, and the President and co-owner of Roots Down, an environmental education...

On this episode of Doomer Optimism, first-time host Donald Antenen ( @riversofeurope ) and Ashley Colby ( @RizomaSchool ) interview associate English professor and editor of Front Porch Republic, Jeff Bilbro ( @jeff_bilbro ). Topics range from Jeff's experiences living in a remote part of Washington state to his work at Front Porch Republic . About Jeff Bilbro Jeffrey Bilbro is an Associate Profes...

Episode 70 of Doomer Optimism kicks off with Jason Snyder ( @cognazor ) introducing first-time host Ariel Greenwood ( @greenwoodae ) before launching into a discussion on ecological restoration with cattle rancher Jonathan Gay of Freestone Ranch . About Jonathan Gay Jonathan focuses on ranch infrastructure and restoration projects. He sees the land with its soils, plants, microbes, fungi and anima...

This episode of Doomer Optimism has Ashley Colby ( @RizomaSchool ) discussing voluntary poverty with Malcolm Schluenderfritz ( @HAYPpodcast ), the host of Happy Are You Poor , a blog and podcast dedicated to discussing radical Christian community as a means of evangelization. About Malcolm Schluenderfritz Malcolm Schluenderfritz hosts Happy Are You Poor, a blog and podcast dedicated to discussing...

On episode 68, Ashley Colby ( @RizomaSchool ) and Josh Kearns ( @HillbillyNarnia ) to interview writer and historical geopolitics specialist, Chris Mott ( @ChrisDMott ), about his recent white paper " Woke Imperium: The Coming Confluence Between Social Justice and Neoconservatism ". Show note: Ashley's anecdote about Uruguay was about Cavani, not Suarez. About Chris Mott Chris Mott is an historica...

Episode 67 is all about regenerative ag, with Ashley Colby ( @RizomaSchool ) and Peter Allen ( @pclarkallen ) teaming up to talk to Brendan Barnard ( @IntractableLion )of Posterity Ciderworks about his cider-making philosophy, and his interest in low intervention agriculture. About Brendan Barnard Passionate about stewardship, long term thinking, and the intersections of nature, art, and science,...

Kevin Alviti has been a carpenter for over 20 years, he has worked on everything from oak framed barns to high rise flats, from 18th century style carvings to cleaving the parts for a gate from a log.  Kev sits down with Ashley and a few DO fans to talk homesteading, parenting, localism and then a little bit about his upcoming woodworking class in Ashley's home economics course:   https:...

On this episode of Doomer Optimism, Ashley Colby ( @RizomaSchool ) interviews "Mash Tun" Timmy ( @MashTunTimmy ) and his band of merry brewers about making beer, friendships, and how making things can bring people together. About "Mash Tun" Timmy He owns a software company. Interested in complexity, mysticism, the power of male friendship, re-enchanting the world, and brewing beer with his "Watch...

The 64th episode is all about disaster management, community resilience, and existential risk. Tres Crow ( @dogeatcrow ) hosts for a panel of brilliant people: Scott James ( https://scottjames.me/ ), SJ Beard ( @CSERSJ ), and Charlotte Cecil ( @thrivespring ). About Scott James BusinessWeek named Scott James as one of America’s Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs and Forbes Magazine profiled him a...

This episode has Ashley Colby ( @RizomaSchool ) and Jason Snyder ( @cognazor ) chatting up Matt Berk ( @mattdberk ), a swiss army knife a man with a broad range of interests. From energy crunch, peak oil, and climate change to high performance building and passive housing, this conversation packs a punch. About Matt Berk High performance building, passive house, energy and natural resources. Princ...

Tres Crow ( @dogeatcrow ) solo hosts this interesting conversation with musician and burgeoning Doomer Optimist, Uncivilized Tom ( @uncivilizedtom ). This is one of the first episodes that really stray from the normal political discussions and veer into cultural territory...in this case discussing music. Get ready to nerd out about jazz among other things! About Uncivilized Tom un-musician, father...

This episode of Doomer Optimism has Jason Snyder ( @cognazor ) having a conversation with Richard Flynn ( @Richard_Flyer ) about building a sustainable global commonwealth of bioregional economies. About Richard Flynn Richard has been building local community and bioregional ecosystems for the last 40 years. He has integrated his lifelong experiences of spiritual formation with his love of nature;...

This episode of Doomer Optimism is a panel discussion that mashes up the Hermitix ( @Hermitixpodcast ) podcast sphere with the Doomer Optimism sphere. With six guests, the topics covered are as broad and diverse as the guests themselves, but the general through-line is collapse and what constitutes the "good" life. Panelists include: Jason Snyder ( @cognazor ) Ashley Colby ( @RizomaSchool ) James...

Episode 59 of Doomer Optimism is all about climate change. What's real, what's not, and how to sift through the noise. Ashley ( @RizomaSchool ) is joined by first-time host Donald Antenen ( @riversofeurope ) as they host a conversation with Ilan Kelman ( @IlanKelman ), Professor of Disasters and Health. About Ilan Kelman Ilan Kelman, Professor of Disasters and Health, University College London, an...

This episode finds two metamodernists, metamoderning together. Jason Snyder ( @cognazor ) interviews Justin Manchester ( @kairos0101 ) a range of topics, using metamodernism as a launching point for discussing psychedelics, Manchester's work, and our relationship to ideas themselves.   About Justin Manchester Construction/Engineering. Metamodern mediator in a mad house. 'Tenth Man' who realiz...

I know we say this all the time around Doomer Optimism, but this time we really have a special episode. Brought live from Colombia, host Steven Morris ( @lifesmyth ) interviews Joe Brewer ( @cognitivepolicy ) about the Earth Regenerators community and the work they're doing in Colombia. Jason Snyder ( @cognazor ) also joins them. Gear up for an optimism-heavy episode. About Joe Brewer Joe Brewer h...

This episode of Doomer Optimism has Ashley ( @RizomaSchool ) and Jason ( @cognazor ) team up again to interrogate spirituality, religion, and esoterica with Big Buddhi ( @embryosophy ) and Vivid Void ( @VividVoid_ ). About Big Buddhi +𖦹△▼࿅ entheogen flexagon ࿄▽▲𖦹+ About Vivid Void He believes in everything; nothing is sacred. He believes in nothing; everything is sacred. About Ashley Colby Ashley...