The Current Thing

The Current Thing episodes:

• 05.06.2024

  Ben Habib - The UK Is Under Threat

  Deputy leader of Reform UK Ben Habib joins Nick to discuss: -Why Reform UK allowed leftist activists to cancel its candidates-How to tackle immigration -Why woke and DEI have got to stop-How to fix the UK's economy-His views on Net Zero -Why voting...

  
• 04.29.2024

  Carl Benjamin - Woke, Liberalism, and God

  Carl Benjamin AKA Sargon returns to the podcast for a fascinating and wide-ranging discussion on:-Whether it could become illegal to be a conservative-Why liberalism leads to communism-Whether woke will be 'put away' or not-The ironic flaws of diversity casting-Whether things...

  
• 04.22.2024

  Mark Dolan - Why I Still Believe in Britain

  GB News presenter and comedian Mark Dolan drops by our new studio to chat with Nick about:-The future of GB News -How Covid woke him up -How to fix the immigration problem-Whether he has changed his mind on Brexit-How to win the...

  
• 04.15.2024

  What Richard Dawkins Gets Wrong - Jamie Franklin

  The Rev Dr Jamie Franklin returns for his best episode yet! Nick and Jamie discuss: -Richard Dawkins' comments on 'cultural Christianity'-Pascal's wager-What Toby Young and David Starkey get wrong about Christianity-Whether Christianity leads to wokeness-The failures of liberalism-The flaws in the...

  
• 04.08.2024

  Tories Ban Conservative Candidates - with Radical English Gentleman

  This week Nick and The Radical English Gentleman (AKA Woke Zoomer Rory) discuss:-The William Wragg sext scandal-Angela Rayner's lies about her house-How the Tories keep conservative candidates out of the party-Rishi's Adidas Sambas-Reform UK dropping more candidates, and whether Farage...

  
• 04.02.2024

  How Bad Will Labour Be? - with Alex McCarron

  Hope you had a great Easter. We had a very short Easter break, hence this coming out a day late. But it is a great discussion with based genius filmmaker and friend of the podcast, Alexander McCarron. We discuss:-Sunak's disastrous...

  
• 03.25.2024

  Simon Evans returns!

  Simon Evans returns to talk about:-Scotland's insane new hate crime law-Whether woke is ending-The survival chances of Rishi Sunak-Whether Trump is a real threat to the deep state-The pros and cons of liberal democracy-Aristocracy vs meritocracyand loads more! Follow Simon on...

  
• 03.18.2024

  The Only Way to Save the West - Jamie Franklin

  The Rev Dr Jamie Franklin returns for a fascinating episode that will be enjoyed by atheists, Christians, and probably even pagans. We exam a number of pressing social, spiritual, and ethical issues with the benefit of Jamie’s wider philosophical insights....

  
• 03.11.2024

  Met Police Tyranny - with The Radical English Gentleman

  This week Nick and The Radical English Gentleman (AKA Zoomer Rory) discuss:-Rory's observations on the ground at George Galloway's Rochdale campaign-The Met Police's dubious arrest of a man with a factual sign about Hamas-The attack on the Lord Balfour painting -The...

  
• 03.04.2024

  Academic Agent - Putting the Woke Away

  Academic Agent joins us for an epic podcast on a broad range of topics, including: -His theory that the Regime will ‘put the woke away’ -What would have happened if Jeremy Corbyn had won the General Election  -Why platforms like GB News should...

  
• 02.26.2024

  Paul Cox returns!

  Paul Cox returns to talk about the chaos in parliament, the suspension of Lee Anderson, and the future of Islam in the UK. It is a lot more fun than those topics would suggest! Paul's X: https://twitter.com/PaulCoxComedyPaul's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulcoxcomedyPaul's comedy clubs:...

  
• 02.19.2024

  Tory By-election WIPEOUT - with Rory Jacobs

  This week Nick and Zoomer Rory discuss:-The Tory by-election defeats in Wellingborough and Kingswood-The silent disco at Canterbury Cathedral-The meaning of Lent-The Girls Gone Bible viral clip And loads more! Nick's X: https://twitter.com/nickdixoncomicNick's Substack: https://nickdixon.substack.comNick's YouTube (with all Current Thing episodes): https://www.youtube.com/@nickdixoncomedy Keep...

  
• 02.12.2024

  Nick Interviewed by The Jolly Heretic!

  Nick is interviewed by Professor Edward Dutton of The Jolly Heretic about the decline of comedy. This interview was previously only available behind a paywall at https://www.jollyheretic.com, but Ed has kindly allowed us to release it here.   Follow Ed on X:...

  
• 02.05.2024

  John Sonmez - How to Be a Man

  Awesome conversation with OG of the Red Pill John Sonmez, of Bulldog Mindset, a YouTube channel and membership site he took to 360k subscribers. John talks about: -His incredible physical and mental transformation-His friendship with Andrew Tate and what he thinks...

  
• 01.29.2024

  Leo Kearse returns!

  Our old friend Leo Kearse returns to talk about:-Why no one wants to join the army-The plot to oust Rishi Sunak -The future of party politics in the UK -Why he still prefers DeSantis to Trump-Events in Texas and the possible civil...

  
• 01.22.2024

  Will the Tories Be Destroyed? - 2024 Predictions with Rory Jacobs

  This week Nick debates Rory on their respective predictions for 2024. They discuss: -Why Zoomers are so useless-Whether Reform can take over from The Conservative Party-Israel vs Palestine-DEI, and the Claudine Gay scandal at Harvard-Whether woke will be defeated in 2024-Trump...

  
• 01.15.2024

  Rev Jamie Franklin - Christianity and Mental Health

  Slightly different episode today. The Rev Dr Jamie Franklin considers Nick's many mental health problems from a Christian perspective. There is also banter. Nick and Jamie talk about: -Whether Christians should ever get depressed-Demonic possession and exorcisms  -Whether feminism is rooted in...

  
• 01.08.2024

  Paul Morland - The Birth Rate Collapse

  Fascinating conversation with demographer and author Paul Morland, on one of the most important problems facing humanity: the collapse of birth rates. Paul talks about:-Why the elites still believe in the overpopulation myth -How we can solve the fertility problem -The reasons...

  
• 12.18.2023

  Nick Interviewed by a Zoomer!

  In a special one-off show, Nick becomes the guest and is interviewed by Rory Jacobs of the Radical English Gentleman podcast. It turns out to be Nick's most personal interview ever.Nick talks about:-His childhood-Why he started comedy -Why he defends Andrew...

  
• 12.11.2023

  Nick Buckley - How to Fix Britain

  Great chat with Nick Buckley about his campaign to become mayor of Greater Manchester. Nick talks about:-The policies he would implement as mayor of Greater Manchester-How to fix our police-The future of the Conservative Party-His views on feminism-Whether Britain is...

  
• 12.04.2023

  Edward Dutton - The Jolly Heretic

  Eccentric genius Professor Edward Dutton (The Jolly Heretic) stops by to talk about the decline in intelligence that will cause our society to collapse. Good times. Ed talks about: -Why intelligence is declining  -The reason intelligent people stop having children  -Why conservatives always...

  
• 11.27.2023

  Rev Jamie Franklin - Exploring Genesis Part 3

  In this third part of our 'Exploring Genesis' series with Rev Jamie Franklin, Jamie and Nick discuss the story of Noah and the flood. This is the best yet in this much-requested series! Follow Jamie on X: https://twitter.com/JamieFranklin40Listen to Jamie's Podcast:...

  
• 11.20.2023

  Dr Calum Miller - The Case for Pro Life

  Ethicist, philosopher, and doctor Calum Miller explains the scientific and moral arguments behind the pro life position. Calum tells us:-His view on where life begins-Why the pro life movement should also be a left wing cause-Why men should be allowed...

  
• 11.13.2023

  Dave Rubin - How to Save the West

  This is a very special episode with Dave Rubin, live from the ARC Conference. Dave talks about: -His thoughts on the ARC Conference   -Why the West needs to tell a compelling story  -Why the anti-woke struggle to form alliances -His reflections on his...

  
• 11.06.2023

  Laura Dodsworth - Free Your Mind

  Fascinating conversation with Laura Dodsworth about her new book 'Free Your Mind'. Laura talks about:-Why some resisted the Covid propaganda, while others bought it all-How sales techniques were used to get people to take the vaccine-The dangers of 'midwits'-How some...

  
• 10.30.2023

  Nicholas De Santo - Censored by the BBC

  Great conversation with comedian Nicholas De Santo. Nicholas talks about:-Being forced out of his BBC job due to his right wing comedy-His time spent in an Iranian jail -Why he still believes in comedy despite being cancelled by the UK circuit-His...

  
• 10.23.2023

  Jack Donovan - The Way of Men

  This is an extremely eye-opening conversation with the author of ‘The Way of Men’, Jack Donovan. Jack talks about: -Why we should pursue masculinity even though it’s now ‘optional’ in society  -Why men are treated like 'defective women' -His views on Andrew Tate...

  
• 10.16.2023

  Paul Cox - What Next for GB News?

  Very enjoyable conversation with comedian, star of GB News, and top lad Paul Cox. Paul talks about:-What it's like to work for GB News, his thoughts on the recent scandal, and where he thinks the channel will go in the...

  
• 10.09.2023

  Will Knowland - Why We Need Patriarchy

  This is a mind-blowing conversation with Will Knowland, who was sacked from Eton College for his lecture on masculinity and patriarchy. Will talks about: -Getting fired from Eton -Why we shouldn’t give up on marriage -The Pearl vs Matt Walsh debate -Why promiscuity...

  
• 10.02.2023

  James Orr - What Is Conservatism?

  Fascinating conversation with Dr James Orr, Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the University of Cambridge. James talks about:-His conclusions from the recent NatCon conference-Whether there is any hope for the Conservative Party-Why the Tories have failed to fight...

  
• 09.25.2023

  Rev Jamie Franklin - Exploring Genesis Part 2

  In this, the second part of our 'Exploring Genesis' series with Rev Jamie Franklin, Jamie and Nick go in depth on Cain and Abel. They talk about: -What Cain and Abel teaches us about personal responsibility-Jordan Peterson’s interpretation-The nature of sacrifice...

  
• 09.15.2023

  Doug Stokes - Against Decolonisation

  Fascinating conversation with Professor Doug Stokes about his excellent new book, 'Against Decolonisation'. Doug talks about:-The reality behind claims of 'white privilege' -Why Marxism pivoted to the third world to continue its agenda-Why post colonial theory is dangerous and flawed -The concept...

  
• 09.08.2023

  Tanner Guzy - Masculinity and the Culture War

  Fascinating and informative discussion on masculinity, style, and the culture war with men’s style expert, Tanner Guzy. Tanner talks about: -Why caring about style and fitness have become almost political acts -Why he sees his work as ‘appearance psychology’   -How the lack of...

  
• 09.01.2023

  Simon Evans

  This week Nick talks to genius comedian Simon Evans, as they dissect Simon's work, the general state of comedy in the UK, and his views on the wider culture war. Simon talks about:-How finding out he was donor conceived has changed...

  
• 08.25.2023

  Paul Coleman - Free Speech vs Hate Speech

  This week Nick talks to Paul Coleman of ADF International about a crucial free speech case involving Päivi Räsänen, who was charged with a hate crime for quoting the Bible four years ago, and is in court again next week.They...

  
• 08.18.2023

  Rev Jamie Franklin - Exploring Genesis

  In this special episode, we explore Genesis with 'Based Vicar' Rev Jamie Franklin. Jamie and Nick talk about:-How to reconcile The Bible with current science-What the story of Adam and Eve says about free will-Jordan Peterson's reading of The Bible...

  
• 08.11.2023

  Eric Kaufmann - What To Do About Woke

  A fascinating and wide-ranging discussion with author and Professor of Politics, Eric Kaufmann. Eric talks about: -Where woke really comes from-How liberalism morphed into 'cultural socialism'-Why wokeness is like an 'iron fist in a radioactive velvet glove'-How we can win the...

  
• 08.04.2023

  Dr Clare Craig

  This is a fascinating conversation with Dr Clare Craig about her very important new book, Expired: Covid the untold story. Dr Craig talks about: -How she went from being a believer in the mainstream Covid narrative to becoming a sceptic-How a...

  
• 07.28.2023

  James Delingpole

  Epic conversation with one of our most requested guests, Mr James Delingpole. James talks about:  -The moment he became Red Pilled-His take on the US 2020 election-His views on evolution  -What he thinks of Jordan Peterson and Andrew Tate -How Christianity changed...

  
• 07.21.2023

  Leo Kearse

  Very funny and insightful conversation with GB News's Leo Kearse! Leo talks about:-Nigel Farage having his bank account closed for political reasons by Coutts-Why he believes automation will stop immigration   -The accusations of antisemitism against stop Funding Hate  -What has gone...

  
• 07.14.2023

  Hugh Willbourn

  Fascinating conversation with Hugh Willbourn, author of 'The Bug in our Thinking'. Hugh talks about:-Working as a hypnotist with Paul McKenna-Why 2020 was the 'end of the enlightenment'-Why the dominant orthodoxy is almost always wrong-Whether events are explained more by...

  
• 07.07.2023

  James Esses

  Fascinating conversation on a very important topic, with writer, commentator, and co-founder of Thoughtful Therapists, James Esses.Nick and James talk about:-Being defending by Elon Musk-Getting sacked by Childline and expelled from university for his gender critical views-His ongoing legal case-What...

  
• 06.30.2023

  Alistair Williams

  Powerful and inspiring conversation with comedian Alistair Williams. Nick and Alistair talk about: -How he left his agent and the mainstream comedy world  -Why he got banned from YouTube  -What ‘wokeness’ really means -Why the solution to the culture war is not political but...

  
• 06.23.2023

  Calvin Robinson

  Another great conversation, this time with Fr Calvin Robinson. Calvin and Nick talk about: -Why he became a Christian, and later a deacon  -Why we should leave the Church of England  -Why America is stronger on Christianity than Britain  -His thoughts on ‘cultural Christianity’-His...

  
• 06.16.2023

  Dominic Frisby

  Extremely interesting conversation with comedian, writer, and crypto expert Dominic Frisby. Dominic and Nick discuss: -Dominic's meeting with Robert Kennedy Jr -His views on Trump  -His libertarian values  -Why he is an anarcho-capitalist  -What a libertarian Britain would look like  -How he almost became a Brexit...

  
• 06.09.2023

  Andrew Doyle

  Fascinating discussion with 'Saint' Andrew Doyle about his book 'The New Puritans', and much more. Andrew and Nick talk about:-Whether we have lost the battle for free speech -Why free speech doesn’t come naturally to us  -Why liberalism is still the best...

  
• 06.02.2023

  Lord Frost

  Fascinating conversation with Conservative peer and former chief Brexit negotiator, Lord Frost. Lord Frost talks to Nick about: -Why the Conservative Party haven't done anything conservative -Whether the Tories are stuck in the 'Blair paradigm' -How to reduce immigration   -Whether Reform UK are...

  
• 05.26.2023

  Andrew Lawrence

  Epic conversation with the brilliantly acerbic and brave comedian, Andrew Lawrence. Andrew talks to Nick about:-Getting cancelled TWICE by the comedy industry -Why he stands by the jokes that got him cancelled-His advice for young comedians-Why being judged on merit is...

  
• 05.19.2023

  Thor Holt

  Scottish man of mystery Thor Holt joins Nick for a wide-ranging and highly entertaining chat about politics, wealth, mindset, and meaning. Nick and Thor talk about:-How to create your 'freedom exit' from the normie world-Thor's views on Brexit-How he works...

  
• 05.12.2023

  Alan Miller

  Alan Miller of the Together Association joins Nick for a very interesting discussion about striving for freedom. They talk about:-Why he founded Together-Why we have 'weak authoritarians' running the country-Why all lockdowns are wrong-Whether the culture war and Covid have...