Southern working-class history through a Leftist perspective
The Dixieland of the Proletariat podcast is a fantastic show that combines a love for Southern history, leftism, and real country music. As a listener, I was immediately drawn in by the great chemistry between the hosts and their guests. The discussions are smart, funny, and always interesting, making it an absolute joy to listen to each episode. Being a leftist myself from Alabama, it's truly refreshing to have others to look up to and not feel so alone in my views. This podcast has quickly become a source of inspiration for me.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its dedication to highlighting the radical history of the South. Many people are unaware of the rich tradition of leftist movements in this region, and The Dixieland of the Proletariat does an excellent job bringing these stories to light. The hosts delve into labor struggles and other important historical events with real experiences and knowledge. They also incorporate dialectics into their discussions, which adds depth and nuance to the topics being explored. Additionally, the inclusion of real country music further enhances the listening experience and connects listeners with the cultural heritage of the South.
However, one area where this podcast could improve is in its audio compression. At times, there is a noticeable difference in volume levels between speakers or when someone gets excited and shrieks into the mic. This inconsistency can make it difficult to fully enjoy and appreciate the content being discussed. Implementing audio compression would greatly improve listenability by ensuring a more even balance throughout each episode.
In conclusion, The Dixieland of the Proletariat podcast is an outstanding show that offers a unique perspective on Southern history and leftism. Its combination of engaging hosts, informative discussions, and incorporation of real country music sets it apart from other podcasts in this genre. While there may be room for improvement in terms of audio compression, overall this podcast delivers everything one could want - great chemistry between hosts and guests, smart and funny conversations, and a celebration of worker solidarity. I highly recommend giving it a listen.
We are back from our biannual podcast trip! Gonna talk about that and give some updates on the pod! https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
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Eyyy woooaahh Happy Holidays from your favorite podcast! Just wanted to give y'all an update about what's going on etc Free Luigi Mangione! https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
https://linktr.ee/wlotspod We sit down with Chelsea from Rednecks Rising Podcast to talk about hurricane Helene and Milton! Rednecks Rising Links: https://linktr.ee/rednecksrising?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYwHM5OkWOTgZTU_-JJo1L-WAbQlp1o8EGi639h1-XhgxCnd9HyPmVab3I_aem_DLwdC2dFH1z3-xFt28cRDA Mutual aid groups on the ground: @_roar_wnc @belovedasheville @cimawnc @poderemma @mutualaiddisasterrelief The pigeon center: www.pcmdc.org Mutual aid disaster relief: mutualaiddisasterrelief.org
We sit down with Elle who's a PhD candidate researching left wing history in Appalachia Also RIP Mark linktr.ee/wlotspod https://x.com/elle_griff?t=eZreOgolVycEDr2PfSX0vQ&s=09
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We sit down with the CEO of Punk Brandon aka Punk with a Camera to talk about what's been going on in Houston TX! Also Mark is dead RIP PWAC: linktr.ee/punkwithacamera Us: https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
Special episode since Trump got shot and England lost. https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
Winnie from SWAN Orlando is back on to talk about the state of Abortion access in Florida. We also talk about the 2024 Election, project 2025, and other things that piss us off as we celebrate AMERICA! SWAN: https://linktr.ee/swanofcentralfl?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ8HpkBjHWS1xcbdjS4SVU50opLFvj84GLUrd8aZvoZuqSQILc4VRUFaHU_aem_7BBTHWkXiIoWS7iQHHdJjw Our social media: https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
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Annnndd we're back! No guest this week so we rank our favorite chain restaurants. Also Mark is Morgan Wallen and Theo Von https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
We talk about our recent spring break trip https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
No guest this week so we bully Mark https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
Queer Satanic is back for their second, maybe third depending on what time line you're on, time to explain once again why the Satanic Temple is NOT your friend *also the audio tracks at the end are samples from the leadership of the Satanic Temple and contain racist language* Our links: https://linktr.ee/wlotspod Queer Santanic: https://campsite.bio/queersatanic https://the.satanic.wiki/index.php/The_Satanic_Wiki
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We sit down with our friend Dawson from Project Hope to End the Death Penalty to talk about the execution of Kenneth Smith. Project Hope: https://linktr.ee/PHADP Our links https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
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We recap 2023 and talk about Pink Williams Our links: https://linktr.ee/wlotspod Pink Williams Allegations https://www.reddit.com/r/FolkPunk/s/sO4Lo83As2
We all met up in Atlanta to reset the timeline that was broken when Mark had his last surgery.
We don't know what we're doing anymore. https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
Ki and Mark had family stuff to take care of so Nelson sits down with Mike to talk about his experience fighting in Ukraine Our Links: https://linktr.ee/wlotspod Mike's Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikethecommoner?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==
Happy Halloween y'all! Our friend Cindy joins us as we read dirty Ghost Adventures fan fiction! https://linktr.ee/wlotspod DONATE TO SWEET MARK'S GOFUNDME ! IT'S IN THE LINK TREE!
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IT'S OUR 100TH EPISODE YAY!!!!! Thank y'all! To continue our Spooky Month we sit down with our friend Donald to talk about horror movies and why they are scary. Donald's Links: https://linktr.ee/donaldrguillory?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e9189999-3437-4580-a4cf-2b551db99857 Our links: https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
We sit down again with Joshua to talk ghost stories and why stuff scares us! Joshua's Links: https://joshuadairen.com/ Our Links: https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
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We sit down with Jenice and Heidi from Yellowhammer Fund to talk about what the state of reproductive justice in Alabama. Yellowhammer Fund: https://www.yellowhammerfund.org/ Our links: https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
We sit down with Winnie from SWAN to talk about remembering 9/11 and abortion access in Florida. Follow SWAN here: https://linktr.ee/swanofcentralfl?fbclid=PAAabRbUOfMQkhgE60GwluaWSgX_gEJgtIzafTk-t8p48i2eZBKGFs1TtfnXg Our links: https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
WQRX the FUUUUCCCKKKK talking about Burning Man, a historical nightmare blunt rotation, and Ghost Adventures fan fiction. https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
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We sit down with J from the Appalachian Queer Film Festival to talk about the event! Also a message from Sweet Mark! Festival Links: https://linktr.ee/aqffwv?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=10fe9629-4ca8-45d3-8624-adc464e890be Our links: https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
After a break because of school and moving and new jobs, we are back with a new episode about ourselves for all our new listeners! https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
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Our guest had to cancel so you know what that means! More awkward questions! https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
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We sit down with Matthew from the Beloved Community and several student from the ATL area to talk about Cop City and what the Hell is going on in Atlanta Stop Cop City resources: https://instagram.com/belovedcommune?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://linktr.ee/stopcopcitylinks?fbclid=PAAabQ1HEqq_XxZLn8n6-TES6KOfJyHunATs3pr4V6IqWvZys9FdMQxj8eGO8 Our links https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
We are back with activist Swift Justice along with Lauren from the Wood's Foundation to talk about the continuing deterioration of Alabama's prisons Find Swift Justice and Lauren here: https://linktr.ee/radicalal Our links: https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
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On this episode it's just the gang talking about awkward questions to ask strangers! Also Mark won't give a straight answer because it's Pride Month! https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
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And we are back bay bay!! We sit down with local tiktok celebrity Joshua Darien to talk about southern folklore and cryptids! Check out Joshua: https://joshuadairen.com/ Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
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Hey y'all, we are taking a break for a while. We will be back but until then, here is an After Dark episode with an update from the pod. Love y'all! https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
Instead of a teaser this week we are asking for y'alls help! Please donate to and share the gofundme for Mia! It would mean the world to us! https://www.gofundme.com/f/bq4r5n-help-mia-beat-cancer
No new episode this week but we've unlocked one of our "After Dark" episodes from Feb to hold y'all over! We talk conspiracy theories and other unhinged stuff. To unlocked more pateron episodes, subscribe to our Patreon! https://linktr.ee/wlotspod
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We sit down with THE John Russell to talk about the recent Norfolk Southern trail derailment in Ohio. Podcast links:https://linktr.ee/dotprole John Russell's links: https://linktr.ee/heyjohnrussell?fbclid=PAAaYrrfGeaPyCYLRJFsoS7wV97eijuKqsPINJRb30KOh49gY7seVLSDU2xxg
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We sit down with returning guest Craicelf and new guest Pol to talk about the Irish Potato Famine and international solidarity. https://linktr.ee/dotprole Lasair Dhearg Supporters Network can be found at www.lasairdhearg.com/join Book recommendation: "The Famine Plot" by Tim Pat Coogan
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Mark went to bed but Kiaza and Nelson sit down with Chris Dier again to talk about his book "The 1868 St. Bernard Parish Massacre: Blood in the Cane Fields." Podcast: https://linktr.ee/dotprole Chris Dier: https://chrisdier.com/
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