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Subverting subversiveness through pretentious and ironic cultural commentary that gives precedence to aesthetics and ontology over ethics and politics.

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    • May 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Cracks in Postmodernity

    Outer Borough State of Mind w/ Ross Barkan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 41:39


    Ross Barkan joins the pod to discuss 9/11 memes, life in the Outer Boroughs, Jane Jacobs vs. Robert Moses, the unironic pursuit of greatness, and his novel Glass Century.Read Stephen's review of Glass Century in COMPACT https://www.compactmag.com/article/a-new-york-epic-for-our-time/Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

    You have never been woke w/ Musa al-Gharbi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 68:42


    After long await, Musa al-Gharbi joins to pod to talk about wokeness, anti-wokeness, virtue signaling, campus protests, elite capture, and grassroots organizing.Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

    Ex-Gays, Homof@scists, & Pansexual Zoomers w/ Pieter Valk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 54:56


    Pieter Valk and I interview each other about the pieces we cross published on each other's Substacks. Check out Pieter's piece 'From Pray-the-Gay-Away to Pansexual Pragmatism': https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/from-pray-the-gay-away-to-pansexualAnd my piece 'From Drag to Dimes Square: The Return of the Homofascist': https://pieterlvalk.substack.com/cp/160499684 Pieter Valk is a speaker and author, the director of Equip, a cofounder of the Nashville Family of Brothers, an aspiring deacon in the ACNA, and a licensed professional counselor. Learn more at pieterLvalk.com and or on socials @pieterLvalk.

    Going Insane in America w/ Emmett Rensin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 62:03


    Emmett Rensin joins the pod to discuss his brilliant book The Complications: Going Insane in America, as well as mental illness, faith, and politics. Follow his work here: https://emmettrensin.com/Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

    Faith in a Globalized World: Milbank, Hamid, Cavanaugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 77:12


    In this third episode of the Searching for the Self in an Age of Simulation series, Stephen G. Adubato, host of Cracks in Postmodernity, joins philosopher John Milbank, author Shadi Hamid, and theologian William T. Cavanaugh, to discuss faith and globalization. How does globalization impact religious belief and practice? As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, believers face new opportunities to share their faith and new challenges in maintaining their local religious communities. Stephen G. Adubato joins John Milbank, Shadi Hamid, and William T. Cavanaugh for a compelling discussion on the dynamic interplay between faith and globalization. Thanks to Interintellect for hosting our salon! https://interintellect.com/Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/publish/settings

    Q+A pod: Parenting edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 71:13


    Our token parents Emilia and Joe answer your questions about parenthood, marriage, and vocations. Follow them @etchornay10 and @joey_nabbles Read Joe's essay on the manosphere https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/dont-call-me-daddy-manosphere-influencers and Emilia's on tradwives https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/the-unironic-tradwife Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/publish/settings

    The Future of US Politics w/ James Davison Hunter (Live @ the NYE)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 36:54


    After his talk at the New York Encounter, James Davison Hunter and I talked about localism, the role of religious communities, the expansion of mass media, and the future of US politics. Listen to his talk at the NYE here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2KnSDLeiIESubscribe to the Substack here: ⁠⁠https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/abo...⁠⁠

    The History (& Future) of Psychoanalysis w/ Eli Zaretsky

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 58:29


    Historian of Psychoanalysis Eli Zaretsky joins the pod to discuss the Freudian Left, Lasch, and the future of identity politics under the Trump admin. Check out Eli's essay in Cracks in PoMo: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/americas-populist-upheaval?utm_source=publication-search Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: ⁠⁠⁠https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/abo...⁠⁠⁠ discount on Masa Chips: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpost...

    Post Election Post Mortem: How Mass Media Shapes Your Mind w/ Geoff Shullenberger

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 61:31


    Thanks to the exponential growth of mass media over the last few decades, we find ourselves bombarded with information that is presented to us through a variety of framings. Whose narrative is most accurate? Which sources, if any, can we trust? Join Stephen G. Adubato and Geoff Shullenberger for a discussion on how mass media shapes the way we take in information. Thanks to Interintellect for hosting our salon!

    Behind Body Positivity w/ Kat Dee & Abigail Favale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 52:52


    In this second episode of the Searching for the Self in an Age of Simulation series, Stephen G. Adubato, host of Cracks in Postmodernity, joins Abigail Favale, professor at the McGrath Institute for Church Life, and Katherine Dee, internet subculture chronicler, to discuss the body positivity movement.  What lies beneath the surface of the Body Positivity movement? How do societal standards shape our perceptions of beauty, and why are eating disorders so prevalent? Join Abigail Favale and Katherine Dee for an in-depth discussion on the origins and impact of eating disorders and the cultural forces that define beauty. Thanks to Interintellect for hosting our salon! https://interintellect.com/

    Reel-y Holy: New Age Beliefs in the Digital Realm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 61:02


    In this fourth episode of the Searching for the Self in an Age of Simulation series, Stephen G. Adubato, host of Cracks in Postmodernity, joins Katherine Dee, internet subculture chronicler, Esmé Partridge, writer and consultant working at the intersection of religion, philosophy and politics, to discuss spirituality in the digital world. How are TikTok reels and social media content sparking a postmodern religious revival? What impact are these digital spiritual practices having on their followers? Join Katherine Dee and Esmé Partridge for a fascinating discussion on the rise of New Age spirituality in the digital age and its effects on modern souls. Thanks to Interintellect for hosting our salon! https://interintellect.com/

    The Cult of Celebrity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 86:20


    In this first episode of the Searching for the Self in an Age of Simulation series, Stephen G. Adubato, host of Cracks in Postmodernity, joins theologian Tara Isabella Burton and diviner David Odyssey, to discuss the cult of celebrity. What fuels the magnetic allure of modern celebrities? How do figures like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé command such fervent, almost religious, devotion from their fans? Join this salon discussion with Tara Isabella Burton, David Odyssey, and Stephen G. Adubato, as they delve into the psychology and sociology behind today's fandoms and celebrity obsessions. Thanks to Interintellect for hosting our salon! https://interintellect.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Complicating the Discourse w/ Christopher Damian

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 33:18


    Christopher Damian joins the pod to discuss why we're afraid of allowing space for complexity and nuance in public discourse, and how to engage with people you disagree with. Follow him @CDamianWrites and check out his work at https://chrisdamian.substack.com/ Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: ⁠⁠https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/abo...⁠⁠ discount on Masa Chips: ⁠⁠http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpost... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    you asked, we answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 26:10


    The second Q+A pod... Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: ⁠⁠⁠https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/abo...⁠⁠⁠ discount on Masa Chips: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpost... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    The World Wide Latina Belt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 63:59


    Our parcero Juan David Rojas joins the pod to discuss Latin@s for Trump and Latin American cultural politics including Cuban neocons, the Evangelical take over, and other chismes. Follow Juan @rojasrjuand and read his work at COMPACT https://www.compactmag.com/contributor/juan-david-rojas/ Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: ⁠⁠https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/abo...⁠⁠ discount on Masa Chips: ⁠⁠http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpost... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    [Several] Questions for Gordon Glasgow

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 45:59


    Gordon Glasgow joins the pod to discuss his 12 Questions series and the state of the literary scene. Follow his Substack https://calendance.substack.com/ Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: ⁠https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/abo...⁠ discount on Masa Chips: ⁠http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpost... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Piecing together (post)modernity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 54:23


    Matt McManus joins the pod to discuss his article for us on left- and right-wing critiques of (post)modernity. Read his article here: And look out for his book coming out this month. Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: ⁠⁠https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/abo...⁠⁠ discount on Masa Chips: ⁠⁠http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpost... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    The West-Abdullah campaign w/ Dr. Melina Abdullah

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 26:53


    Professor of Pan-African Studies, founder of BLM grassroots, and Brother Cornel West's running mate Dr. Melina Abdullah joins the pod to talk about their campaign. Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: ⁠https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/abo...⁠ discount on Masa Chips: ⁠http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpost... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    is academia dead?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 63:34


    Universities are cutting funding for humanities programs. Admission to doctoral programs is increasingly competitive. The prospect of obtaining a tenure track teaching position is becoming nearly impossible as departments depend on the underpaid labor of adjuncts. On top of all this, the overt corporatization and bureaucratization, and subsequent weakening of standards and politicization, of universities has diminished the former prestige that academia held in the public's eye. What is academia good for? Is it even worth pursuing an academic career anymore? Join cracks in postmodernity for a discussion on the future of higher education featuring K.C. Johnson, Hamilton Craig, Jonah Howell, and Stephen G. Adubato. Hosted on 9/19 at KGB Bar. Follow cracks in pomo on Substack and IG: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/https://www.instagram.com/cracksinpomo/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Emmalea Russo on Vivienne

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 40:57


    Emmaleau Russo joins the pod to discuss her novel Vivienne, surrealism, cigarettes, Freud, grandparents, getting cancelled, and whether an artist's actions can contaminate their art. Get a copy of the book here:  https://emmalearusso.com/books-1 Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/abo... discount on Masa Chips: http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpost... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    [Power]lift the Father's name

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 56:23


    Joe Enabnit comes back to the pod to discuss the joys of fatherhood, the errors of manosphere influencers, and why you (esp. you Christians) should lift...(and possibly be hot). Follow him @saintmichaelbarbell Read his work on our Substack https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/dont-call-me-daddy-manosphere-influencers Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubatoSubscribe to the Substack here: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/about15% discount on Masa Chips: http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpostmodernity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Dishing on La Dolce Vita

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 73:49


    Anna Gat of Interintellect joins the pod to discuss Fellini's La Dolce Vita and Debord's The Society of the Spectacle. Follow @theannagat and @interintellect_ And sign up for the Cracks in PoMo x Interintellect series https://interintellect.com/series/searching-for-the-self-in-an-age-of-simulation/ Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubatoSubscribe to the Substack here: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/about15% discount on Masa Chips: http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpostmodernity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Gentrifying the UFC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 38:11


    Alex Blum joins the pod to discuss his essay in the zine about the gentrification of the UFC and his philosophy of MMA Buy a copy of the zine so you can read Alex's essay https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/order-the-zine-while-you-still-can And check outAlex's work https://alexanderblum.net/ Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubatoSubscribe to the Substack here: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/about15% discount on Masa Chips: http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpostmodernity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    They Flew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 36:57


    Carlos Eire, author of 'They Flew: A History of the Impossible,' joins the pod to discuss levitating saints, post-postmodern spirituality, and why he has hope for the future. Read Stephen's review: https://www.realclearbooks.com/articles/2024/05/10/the_impossible_is_indeed_possible_1030642.html Get his book: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300280074/they-flew/ Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/about 15% discount on Masa Chips: http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpostmodernity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    (Don't) Fuggetaboutit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 44:02


    Cracks in PoMo contributor AJ Fezza joins me for a walk around Newark's Ironbound neighborhood, as we discuss our shared plight of being assimilated suburban ethnics, as well as Tae Kwon Do, bullies, Italian stuff, and New Jersey life. Follow AJ's on Substack https://substack.com/@ajfezza?utm_source=about-page and on IG https://www.instagram.com/ajfezz/ Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/about 15% discount on Masa Chips: http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpostmodernity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Club Med

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 54:21


    Stella Tsantekidou joins the pod to discuss the future of feminism, #MeToo, the self-seriousness of the media, and Mediterranean vs. Anglo-American cultural differences. Read Stella's Substack https://humancarbohydrate.substack.com/ and follow her in IG and X https://www.instagram.com/tsanteka/ https://twitter.com/Stsantek Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/about 15% discount on Masa Chips: http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpostmodernity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Bummed Out in the 'Burbs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 34:23


    Benjamin Herold joins the pod to discuss his latest book Disillusioned: Five Families and the Unraveling of America's Suburbs. pick up a copy https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/670914/disillusioned-by-benjamin-herold/ Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/about 15% discount on Masa Chips: http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpostmodernity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Brennan's Return

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 61:18


    Brennan Vickery returns to the pod to discuss some of his latest Cracks in PoMo articles on Mo'Nique, Matt Rife, the gays and Satan, the state of R&B, and life in Brooklyn. Read Brennan's articles on the Substack https://substack.com/@brennanvickery?utm_source=about-page Follow Brennan on IG https://www.instagram.com/brennanvickery/ and listen to The Iffy pod https://open.spotify.com/show/2zyOSB4EB0CGolYTQec2tf Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/about 15% discount on Masa Chips: http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpostmodernity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    A beautiful day in the (old) neighborhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 41:53


    Journalist Ray Suarez joins the pod to discuss immigration, ethnic identity, assimilation, old neighborhoods, and his new book We Are Home: Becoming American in the 21st Century-An Oral History. Read an excerpt of the book on the Cracks in PoMo Substack and order a copy of the book https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/ray-suarez/we-are-home/9781668624692/?lens=little-brown Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/about 15% discount on Masa Chips: http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpostmodernity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Playing the Victim

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 51:16


    Andrew Boryga joins me at Black Forest in Downtown Brooklyn to discuss his debut novel Victim. Follow Andrew @borywrites and purchase a copy of Victim https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725334/victim-by-andrew-boryga/ And read Stephen's review of Victim in The Critic https://thecritic.co.uk/playing-the-victim/ Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/about 15% discount on Masa Chips: http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpostmodernity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Shattering the duopoly

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 46:35


    Edwin DeJesus joins the pod to discuss local politics, building neighborhoods with deep roots, third party votes, and why he think Dr. Cornel West's campaign has the capacity to unite the left, right, and everyone in between. Check out: Brennan's Cracks in PoMo piece on West: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/the-lesser-of-what-evil Stephen's Newsweek piece on West and conservative voters: https://www.newsweek.com/conservative-case-cornel-west-opinion-1843557 and the West campaign website: https://www.cornelwest2024.com/ Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/about 15% discount on Masa Chips: http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpostmodernity **NB: While Cracks in PoMo is not in the business of endorsing candidates, we value giving visibility to politicians whose principles "crack" through cultural divides and offer something fresh to the discourse. Check out out other interviews with third party candidates like Peter Sonski. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Souled Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 68:58


    Nathan Allebach joins the pod to discuss suburbia, gentrification, strong towns, third places, hipster coffee shops, the absurdity of advertising. Check out his viral TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nathanallebach/video/7147317765165042990?lang=en Follow him on X and IG @nathanallebach https://www.allebach.com/author/nallebach/ Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/about 15% discount on Masa Chips: http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpostmodernity --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Holy Lit!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 73:34


    Recording of Holy Lit! A discussion with Tara Isabella Burton, Jordan Castro, and Matthew P. Binder on the novel as an antidote to our disenchanted age. Hosted at the Catholic Worker Maryhouse. Sponsored by Hestia Tobacco and Masa Chips. Links to buy a copy of their books: Tara: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Here-in-Avalon/Tara-Isabella-Burton/9781982170097 Jordan: https://softskull.com/books/the-novelist/ Matt: https://www.stalkinghorsepress.com/product/pure-cosmos-club-pre-order-paperback/ Donate to the CW: https://catholicworker.org/directory/ny-new-york-catholic-worker-html/ 15% discount on Masa Chips: http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpostmodernity Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/about --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    The Q+A pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 49:01


    You asked. We answered. Topics include Pentecostalism, doomscrolling, psychoanalysis, gay Taliban members, whether you should start a Substack, our top 10 films, and how much is too much. $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this ⁠⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠⁠. And follow CracksInPomo on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠. MASA tortilla chips by Ancient Crunch is offering our followers 10% off their order with the promo code CRACKSINPOSTMODERNITY. Click ⁠here ⁠to redeem. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Escaping the Mimetic Matrix

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 44:18


    A. Natasha Joukovsky comes on the pod to discuss her debut novel The Portrait of a Mirror, Rene Girard, Wilde, the Novitate Conference, contemporary moralism, narcissism, life working a full time job while writing novels, and more. Follow her on IG @Joukovsky and check out her Subtack quite useless. Read more about the Novitate Conference here. $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this ⁠⁠⁠link⁠⁠⁠. And follow CracksInPomo on ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠. MASA tortilla chips by Ancient Crunch is offering our followers 10% off their order with the promo code CRACKSINPOSTMODERNITY. Click here to redeem. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Holy Lit!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 42:07


    Lexi Freiman joins the pod to discuss her latest novel The Book of Ayn, the overlap between Nietzsche and Sufism, a theology of poop, the agency of women, and not rushing to fill the existential void. Follow her on X at @⁠lexifreiman $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this ⁠⁠link⁠⁠. And follow CracksInPomo on ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠. MASA tortilla chips by Ancient Crunch is offering our followers 10% off their order with the promo code CRACKSINPOSTMODERNITY. Click here to redeem. https://www.masachips.com/products/masa-chips?dt_id=592086 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Liberalism's Epic Fail

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2023 49:21


    Patrick Deneen joins the pod to discuss liberalism's failures, the emergence of the postliberal horseshoe after the latest "regime change," the possibility of a right-left coalition, and building strong local cultures. Check out his books Why Liberalism Failed and Regime Change, and follow him on X at @patrickdeneen $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this ⁠link⁠. And follow CracksInPomo on ⁠Substack⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Twitter⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Peace in the Middle East(?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 50:02


    Abbot Nikodemus Schnabel, a Benedictine monk living in the Holy Land, tells us about his experience of living in the midst of the conflict between Israel and Palestine, and about his hope for peace. Follow Abbot Nikodemus on X @PaterNikodemus and on IG @PaterNikodemus $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this ⁠⁠link⁠⁠. And follow CracksInPomo on ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    The Gospel According to Pasolini

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 14:34


    Recording of my presentation of Pasolini's The Gospel According to Matthew at Our Lady of Pompeii parish in NYC last spring. Read my review of the film at the American Spectator https://spectator.org/the-case-for-watching-pasolinis-the-gospel-according-to-matthew-on-good-friday/ And my comments on Pasolini and consumerism at NYLON magazine https://www.nylon.com/life/bad-bunny-un-verano-sin-ti-one-year-anniversary To order a copy of the cracks in pomo zine or to make a contribution, DM @cracksinpomo. $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this link. And follow CracksInPomo on Substack, Instagram, and Twitter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Do me a solid(arity party vote)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 39:16


    American Solidarity Party 2024 presidential candidate Peter Sonski joins to the pod to discuss his campaign, ASP history, and the role of third parties in the US. Check out his campaign site https://www.petersonski.com/ and Twitter @29sonski https://twitter.com/29sonski Also check out our past interview with ASP rep. Albert Thompson on the pod and on the Substack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuUUU6lnSvk; https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/racism-distributism-and-third-party; https://www.patheos.com/blogs/cracksinpomo/2020/06/a-politics-of-the-person-going-beyond-the-duopoly-with-the-american-solidarity-party/ And our pieces on third party voting https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/10/19/on-the-history-and-significance-of-third-parties-in-the-u-s/; https://www.ncronline.org/news/what-do-catholics-say-about-third-party-presidential-candidates $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this link: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support⁠ And follow CracksInPomo on ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Spirit in the Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 65:51


    Writer John Waters joins the pod to discuss music and spirituality, industry "conspiracies," the conservative case against colonialism, and whether there is any hope in the face of globohomo's expansion. Check out John's Substack https://johnwaters.substack.com/ $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this link: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support⁠ And follow CracksInPomo on ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Cult Following

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 51:40


    Matthew Binder joins the pod to discuss his latest novel ‘Pure Cosmos Club,' as well as the value of humor in literature, sincerity vs. absurdism, his writing routine, cults, and the presence of men in the women-dominated fiction game. Check out an excerpt from his book on the Substack. Follow him on IG @matthew_p_binder and on Twitter @mbinder711 $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this link: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support⁠ And follow CracksInPomo on ⁠Substack⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠,  You might also want to check out my interviews with other novelists like Sean Thor Conroe, Jordan Castro, Andre Aciman, and Junot Diaz. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Seed Oil Syndicalists

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 47:00


    Steven Arena joins the pod to discuss seed oils, diets inspired by the Platonic forms, life in the Mediterranean, and more. Check out his brand Ancient Crunch and their seed oil free line of tortilla chips, MASA. Get 10% off your order with the promo code CRACKSINPOSTMODERNITY www.masachips.com/cracksinpostmodernity Follow @reallytanman @masa_chips and @ancientcrunch $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this link: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support⁠ And follow CracksInPomo on ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    From Top to Bottom G

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 38:47


    Jonathan Culbreath joins the pod to discuss his recent First Things article on Andrew Tate, as well as other manosphere related topics, neopagan masculinity, and the value of fatherhood. Follow Jonathan @maestrojmc and check out his article here: https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2023/07/the-pagan-asceticism-of-andrew-tate?fbclid=IwAR2GMO5luwurGq9Vb61hPjjRPwKO1wyG8Qw5792rKpRnSx1-rHFLTasB8sw And check out my articles on Tate and Peterson, and look out for my upcoming essay in Hedgehog Review on bootstrapping and the manosphere. https://spectator.org/theres-something-queer-about-andrew-tate/ https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/guest-voices/looking-advice-masculinity-try-st-joseph-rather-jordan-peterson $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support And follow CracksInPomo on ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    A Revolution of Re-enchantment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 60:45


    Chloe Valdary joins the pod in Bed Stuy to discuss her innovative DEI program, Jung, cultural rootedness, and the power of music. Follow Chloe @cvaldary, check out Theory of Enchantment here: https://theoryofenchantment.com/ and check out our interview on The Heart Speaks podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wzXVoHALE4 $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this ⁠⁠link⁠⁠. And follow CracksInPomo on ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    cracks in pomo: the zine *LAUNCH PARTY*

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 37:41


    Adam Stynchula (@wafers3d), Brennan Vickery (@brennanvickery), Nick Adubato, Matthew DiNicola (@mattiopattio), and Stephen G. Adubato discuss the first volume of cracks in pomo: the zine at the launch party on 7/28 at the Catholic Worker Maryhouse in the East Village. Performances by Eric Doce (@hamburger.helpless) and Hallowed (@hallowedbeats) [not included]. To order a copy of the cracks in pomo zine or to make a contribution, DM @cracksinpomo. $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this ⁠⁠link⁠⁠. And follow CracksInPomo on ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Fuccboi Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 95:14


    After long await, Sean Thor Conroe joins the pod to discuss his debut novel Fuccboi, masculinity, Nietzsche, and much more. You can pick up a copy of the novel here. And check out my review in City Journal here. Stay tuned for my long form essay on “bootstrapping” coming out in Hedgehog Review next Spring. Follow Sean @seanthorconroe To order a copy of the cracks in pomo zine or to make a contribution, DM @cracksinpomo. $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this ⁠link⁠. And follow CracksInPomo on ⁠Substack⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Twitter⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Exegeting Bad Bunny

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 54:03


    Repost of a ep I record with Rev. Alex Evangelista for the Hispanic Theological Theological Initiative's podcast on the religious implications of Bad Bunny's music. https://www.htiopenplaza.org/content/exegeting-bad-bunny?fbclid=IwAR3NutFvRZj6jkqGHZ1ibBYiEci7ymo6gjbJX-epPB4kIaMYmLfrM9eG-AU Follow HTI @htiprogram See Alex's article here https://pres-outlook.org/2022/11/why-you-should-listen-to-bad-bunny/ and follow him #reva1ex and check out my articles here https://www.nylon.com/life/bad-bunny-un-verano-sin-ti-one-year-anniversary https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=fda6515d9cf34af0JmltdHM9MTY2MjU5NTIwMCZpZ3VpZD0yODBiY2UyNS1hZjAzLTYwY2MtM2U5My1kZjk5YWU2NDYxMjQmaW5zaWQ9NTE4OA&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=280bce25-af03-60cc-3e93-df99ae646124&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1lcmljYW1hZ2F6aW5lLm9yZy9hcnRzLWN1bHR1cmUvMjAyMi8wOC8yNS9iYWQtYnVubnktc3Bpcml0dWFsaXR5LTI0MzYxNQ&ntb=1 https://thefederalist.com/2022/09/27/cross-dressing-pop-stars-such-as-bad-bunny-are-not-unique-theyre-corporate-pawns/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/cracksinpomo/2020/03/1497/ https://www.patheos.com/blogs/cracksinpomo/2019/08/1019/ To order a copy of the cracks in pomo zine or to make a contribution, DM @cracksinpomo. $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this link. And follow CracksInPomo on Substack, Instagram, and Twitter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    PagliaWave

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 55:02


    Eric Doce aka @hamburger.helpless joins the pod to do a deep dive into Camille Paglia's magnum opus Sexual Personae, drawing out her Freudian themes. Subtopics include Eric's music (he's a harpist!), Mariah Carey, Spinoza, and commentary on the wildlife surrounding us on the Upper West Side. Eric will be performing at the cracks in pomo: the zine launch on 7/28 at the Catholic Worker Maryhouse. check out Eric's music page @hamburger.harpist and support his debut https://www.gofundme.com/f/nybased-alt-harpist-composer-complete-debut-lp?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram_story&utm_term=undefined To order a copy of the cracks in pomo zine or to make a contribution, DM @cracksinpomo. $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this link. And follow CracksInPomo on Substack, Instagram, and Twitter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Study philosophy (or else)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 42:11


    Jacob Bauer of @philosophergames fame joins the pod to discuss why people need to study philosophy...or else. Check out his YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/PhilosopherGames and check out my NY Daily News article about why high schools students should be required to study philosophy https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-why-high-school-students-need-to-study-philosophy-20230402-74rqbzsqyvhbfkcssjcte7kg54-story.html To order a copy of the cracks in pomo zine or to make a contribution, DM @cracksinpomo. $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this link. And follow CracksInPomo on Substack, Instagram, and Twitter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

    Both/And

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 45:09


    Justin Giboney, founder of the &Campaign, joins the pod to discuss the culture wars, distributism, and racial politics. Follow him @justinegiboney and the &Campaign @andcampaign, and check out the website https://andcampaign.org/ To order a copy of the cracks in pomo zine or to make a contribution, DM @cracksinpomo. $upport CracksInPomo by clicking on this link. And follow CracksInPomo on Substack, Instagram, and Twitter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-adubato/support

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