The Unsociablists

Episode Notes Phil and Kyle watch the hit NBC primetime show Community . A sitcom set in the weirdest community college one can find west of the Mississippi. Season 3, Episode 2 "Geography of Global Conflict" takes the gang to an overly-competitive Model UN -off. We discuss how the UN is of course a laundering factory for empire and ultimately contributes nothing toward the betterment of humanity...

~Episode Notes~ How frequently have you heard anti-capitalist viewpoints expressed on CNN, in the New York Times, on the pages of the Washington Post, or from your car radio - tuned to the sultry, hushed tones of NPR's newsreaders? Contrary to their guises of neutral arbiters that have no ideological allegiance, the premier press outlets are far from "objective." Instead they serve the same intere...

Episode Notes In an episode that got pretty intense at times, Phil and Kyle discuss collaborators, who should be included among them, and the ways maybe they should be treated if the glorious revolution ever comes in minecraft. If you'd like to reach out, please email us at UnsociablistPod@gmail.com. Beats used in the episode are produced by Yung Kartz. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Episode Notes Phil and Kyle's good friend Daniel lays down some of his poetry for us! Beats used in this piece were created by Yung Karts - https://www.yungkartzbeats.com/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Episode Notes Did liberals and conservatives win the culture war? Probably. Is it still (or has it ever been) an avenue toward change? Well... let's find out! In a homogenized media landscape - where blockbuster films get funding to "correctly" depict intelligence agencies and the DoD, where popular music and figures are dedicated to commercialist intent - what role can culture and art serve towar...

Episode Notes Kyle and Phil are taking a stab at a fan favourite - and a favourite show of our own - The Simpsons. Take a trip with us to the far gone year 1990 to see how a single income family can somehow afford a beautiful house in the ever more beautiful Springfield. The watchalong begins at 1:46 for those of you playing along at home. Love and Solidarity! This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Episode Notes The unsociable socialist crew go into peoples' needs of connectivity, community, and sanity. Sometimes we make sense, other times we let you decide if we make sense. A new bit makes it's debut and we hope you like it! Don't forget to keep on the lookout for your local mutual aid funds. We need to make a community in which we support one another. Love and Solidarity! This podcast is p...

Episode Notes You are entering a world not of time and space but of cheese. Do away with your preconceptions of how one consumes media and plug in, for you are about to embark on a journey to... The Twiligh Zone Watchalong. Phil and Kyle tackle one of Kyle's favourite shows - The Twilight Zone. We watch the 145th episode of the original series - listed as Season 5, episode 20 on Netflix if that's...

Episode Notes Phil & Kyle, upholding their lofty goal of posting twice a month, talk about one of the biggest news stories that came out of this new year (same as the old year) 2021. GameStonks. The stock market doesn't make sense and I won't pretend to understand it, but we go through a smattering of explanations as to why it doesn't make sense and how the rich use it as both a way to expand...

Episode Notes We analyze, maybe too seriously at times, a children's show in which two gifted brothers elude their sister's attempts to get them in trouble. "She's the Mayor; Lemonade Stand" are two quick jaunts into the absurd world of Phineas and Ferb, but also have some common themes we like to talk about here. If you have Disney+ the episode is listed as Season 2 Episode 31. To watch along wit...

Episode Notes Phil and Kyle take a look at the efficacy of relying on the folks in Congress to do literally anything for anyone. We definitely didn't plan the failed chud insurrection, but it did align pretty well with the release so...

Episode Notes After a long delay, Unsociablists are back with two guests to talk about depression, anxiety, and the American system of mental healthcare. Joining Phil and Kyle are our life partners, respectively Jackie and Luci! Two wonderful people with opinions and insights into the healthcare system we all fucking live with. Welcome back, and thanks for patiently awaiting our newest installment...

Kyle and Phil discuss the very basics that humans need to survive and their ties to wage relations in the current capitalist hegemony. Also there are some bits. Please continue to support your comrades through your local orgs. Theme song is "Levels" by Yung Kurtz.

Listen, Jack, I know you're suffering and all, but let's get one thing straight, I'm the guy with the plan to do the things that'll get stuff done, right, huh? Did you take a test to see if you're on cocaine when you come to write show notes? Wait- I- I shouldn't have said that... I'm sorry. Donate to bail funds and please support your local labor organizations. https://www.communityjusticeexchang...

Phil and Kyle have on special guest Adal Rifai of Hey Riddle Riddle ( www.patreon.com/heyriddleriddle ) and Hello from the Magic Tavern ( hellofromthemagictavern.com/ ) - two podcasts you should definitely listen to. The trio tries to predict what horrible (or positive) things will come to greet us in the coming year, the looming '21. Theme music is "Levels" by Yung Kartz.

Kyle and Phil talk about the implications of alienation in our current neoliberal framework. Friends Oglob and Zorzon keep a close eye on human development, hoping against hope that this wayward species figures things out.

Phil & Kyle discuss their takes on billionaires' roles in society. Are they off to the guillotine (parody) or do we find some other solution? Please donate to your local bail fund in solidarity with those taking direct action for #BLM #DefundThePolice. blacklivesmatters.carrd.co www.communityjusticeexchange.org/nbfn-directory Let us know your thoughts at UnsociablistPod@gmail.com. Our theme so...

Phil & Kyle discuss America's response to Covid-19 and add in a few light-hearted sketches to hopefully distract from the crushing sense of dread we all feel in these times. Our theme song is "Levels" from Yung Kartz.