Polite Conversations

*This is the full version of the previously released preview of episode 6*——CW: this episode contains clips with graphic descriptions of sexual abuse.——Hello hello, it’s me your friendly neighbourhood dealer of high level ideas. I am back with another installment of Woking Up...and somehow these clips keep getting more and more awful and excruciating. In this ep, we’ll chat about Sam’s feminist he...

*This is only a partial episode for public release. The full version is available on Patreon. If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting it and access the full episode right now: Patreon.com/nicemangos ——-CW: racism, bigotry, sexual abuse In this episode we’ll chat about Sam’s feminist hero Ayaan Hirsi Ali & her new book ‘Prey’, as well as some of Sam’s takes on police brutality. Hosted on Acas...

**REUPLOAD** originally released Jan 24 2021Sorry! Had to reupload the full file of this because it was not showing up on Spotify. —————The overwhelming theme in Sam’s 3 recent episodes, including the post-insurrection one... has been racism denial and whataboutery - So prepare yourselves for some brain melting takes. —-If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon.com/nicemangos Hoste...

**REUPLOAD** originally released on Nov 30th, 2020Sorry had to reupload the full file of this episode again because the previous version was not showing up on Spotify. —-Covering Sam's high level ideas pre/post and during the election. Let's chat about that 'IDW' retirement Shall we? :)If you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via Patreon.com/NiceMangos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

* previously only a partial version of the episode was released. This is the full version. Now available to everyone :) Episode 6 coming to Patreon soon!——A bit of a different episode this time, spent some time on my ‘identity’, backstory and personal trajectory into New Atheism in the first half of the episode. We dive into Sam’s hot takes about identity politics in the second half. Links:You can...

Join me and Journalist Michael Hobbes (@RotteninDenmark) for a fun, extremely cathartic chat about *gasp* Cancel Culture! Check out Michael's excellent podcasts @yourewrongabout & @maintenancepod on twitter What is Cancel Culture? Does the right engage in Cancel Culture? Are other things being swept up into Cancel Culture discourse? - we cover all this and more. ----If you enjoy the show please co...

For this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with @danieleharper and @_Jack_Graham_ of I Don't Speak German (@Idsgpod), the excellent anti-fascist podcast. We chatted about the broader rightwing ecosystem and the spectrum of what they cover.... From full on fash to IDW trash.if you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos----- IDSG links-Follow them on Twitter :@daniel...

In this episode I discuss Sam's interesting Trump criticisms, his incredible steelmanning of his ideological opponents, and how he's *totally* uninterested in race. Very Dishonest of me to make this episode, I know. Here's the ep with Christian Picciolini I mention here, if anyone wants to check it out https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-48-christian-picciolini Hosted on Acast. See...

This episode is an intro to the concept of this miniseries and a basic look at some Harris-isms. I discuss 'tokenism' and Harris' views on race, racism and police violence. If you'd like to check out my earlier episode on his thoughts on white supremacy, you can find it here: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/debunkingharrisIf you'd like to support the show, you can do that via patreon.co...

I've been at a loss for words....so devastated and shocked by this sudden, tragic loss. I just spoke to him for my previous episode...I can't believe we won't hear another MB laugh again. It has been an honour to have laughed with him. I wanted to say a few words and share some of my favourite clips of Michael on Polite Conversations. RIP, friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

So here it is, my review of Dave Rubin's Book! This episode has all the Rubin dunking your SJW heart could desire! Plus some bonus treats too....Rubin 'magically' shares some uncharacteristically honest thoughts ;D .....*aaaand* special guest Michael Brooks joins me too! This episode is absolutely jam-packed with fun ....and #ideas !!*You can buy Michael Brooks' new book here: https://redemmas.org...

I'm joined by 2 well known names from 2012-5 atheist twitter for this episode! If you were hanging out on atheist twitter back then, you'll remember Atheist Mel, (now known as @MissaMHx) and Atheist Blobfish! We chat about the fascinating/embarrassing/horrifying intersection of horrendous Covid 19 takes and online atheism/the skeptosphere. If you enjoy this show please consider supporting via patr...

A concept often talked about and often misunderstood in the ongoing culture wars, join me & the panel to find out more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me and Journalist/Author of the book Follow Me Akhi, Hussein Kesvani (@Hkesvani) for a chat about the online world of muslims, and how the internet has shaped the ways in which people interact with faith. We talk about haram emojis, dropping acid for allah, butt related anti-muslim bigotry, trolling anti-muslims, hijabs in virtual reality & a whole lot more! If you enjoy this show please cons...

Join myself, Ravi (my guest from my previous episode on the Hindu Far right), https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-53-hindu-far-right @GauravSabnis, a professor who's just returned from a 6 week stay in India for a discussion on whats been happening in India lately - the violent protests and the anti-muslim Citizenship Act, we talk about Modi's re-election...parallels between Modi an...

Hope you all had a wonderful Cuckmas season! Here's my final episode of the year...it's a follow up to the halloween episode where I dug into a lovely cross-section of IDW type awfulness to set the scene…and to showcase a small slice of the kinds of nonsense they’re pushing at any given time. If you haven't checked that episode out yet, and would like a broader view, you can check it out here: htt...

Hello hello goblins and ghouls! Here's a special episode of High IQ horror stories from the skeptosphere for you.......stories of traditional gender roles, of allying with evangelicals to own the libs, of rehabilitating accused sexual predators, of having friendly chats with religious extremists..and much much more! Enjoy! If you enjoy the show please consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos...

Sam's recent episode on white supremacy was really something. And for him to have recorded this just after the Gilroy and El Paso shootings is truly obnoxious. It was just so shockingly bad....even by IDW standards - I had to share my thoughts on it. Of course since it's about Sam Harris, I took everything *out of context* and obvs made it unfairly seem like he was saying something, when he was ac...

Join me and popular LeftTubers The Serfs for a conversation about The Rightwing Spin Machine! We cover everything from Andy Ngo to the IDW. Find them on YT here: https://www.youtube.com/theserfstvHere’s a link to their video on Andy Ngo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePPkkrDSzYU---If you enjoy this show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Timbah and I got together to chat about his excellent series on Dave Rubin. Check it out here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3TPxQao3m0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3h9YyzqBxshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2LOvoDCPS8You can check out my Rubin video that we discussed, here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3OAg2CSS5A&t=493sShoutout to Intellectual Dark Wave - check out their music (wth lyrics...

This panel episode is a discussion on Quebec’s proposed Religious Symbol Ban, Bill 21, that would prohibit public servants in positions of authority from wearing any religious symbols. I’m joined by Ian Bushfield (@ibushfield), Executive Director of BC Humanists association and Iranian activist Shaparak Shajari (@shaparakshjr), who was arrested for removing her hijab. She had to flee from Iran to...

This episode i’m joined by Youtubers from New Zealand,Tim Blake @tomotamvotir and Nick Moa @MoaVideos , to discuss the tragic anti muslim terror attack in Christchurch. you can find Tim’s Youtube page here: https://www.youtube.com/user/demotivatoropinionAnd Nick’s here: https://www.youtube.com/TheMoaSpecial shout out to The Gotcha Boys - find them here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqzLXcE0hwL...

Join me and Asifa for an in-depth conversation about everything from... going to mosque as a trans woman to... sex, porn and erections! You can follow Asifa on Twitter @asifalahoreCheck out my previous episode with her here: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-29-asifa-lahore-muslim-drag-queenThe documentary Muslim Drag Queens can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRAVJ...

Here's part two of Panel 17, if you haven't heard the first part, you can hear it here: https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/pc-panel-17-part-1-are-campus-sjws-destroying-western-civilizationIf you enjoy the show pls consider supporting via patreon.com/nicemangos---Links mentioned in the episode:Vox article by Ezra Klein - https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/12/11/18131370/andrew-su...

Join me for the first part of a fascinating discussion with a panel of Professors, lecturers & PhDs (@Katja_Thieme, @Matthewasears, @ETVPod) - all people who are immersed in present-day campus culture, much more than myself. We talk about the fears surrounding 'SJWs'. While there are definitely overzealous/bad actors on the left too, these fears and criticisms often seem disproportionate to me...e...