Mark and James discuss the chasm that has opened up in the place of political possibility with the inauguration of doddering zombie Joe Biden.

James and Mark discuss the happening of 6th January 2021 and its aftermath.

Mark and James discuss recent developments in Mark's life and the reason for the season.

Mark and James return for a second season to deliver their steaming hot takes on the psychodrama 2020 US Presidential Election.

Mark and James read a bad Grauniad article about metal music and racism.

Mark and James belatedly explain who they are and what this podcast is supposed to be about, discuss Covid-19, followed by an extended discussion of the interrelation of politics, symbolism and history in light of unfolding events.

James reports from the second Melbourne lockdown, leading to reflections on Australian politics, and ultimately the inadequacy of political materialism to address our spiritual malaise.

James and Mark (badly needs pop filter) are joined for the second and last time by Bryan (needs new mic; midrange and highrange zeroed to remove noise), and end up discussing their shared sickness and then fascism vis-à-vis liberalism.