The Epoch of Incredulity

In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse continues to read from Mao Tse-Tung's On The People's Democratic Dictatorship.

This week on the Epoch we were supposed to be joined by a very special guest, but there was a bit of a schedule mix up, but stay on the lookout for a Very Specials Epoch, coming soon. For now, enjoy your regular Epoch. We talk about the foolish end to the Mask Mandate, retailers still paying terrible wages, the increasing number of homeless among Boomers, the continued drilling on public land, Starbucks union, The MBTA's killing spree, and Michelle Wu's budget. Plus, Chris gives us a rundow on how to be a better International Comrade, and Chava celebrates dog farts. Thank you for listening, enjoy and share your Epoch.

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WBUR News: "Boston lures workers back downtown with DJs, food trucks and - free Dunks" | https://radiopublic.com/wbur-news-WwNq0Z/s1!448d6

"Lobby Time" by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time

"Poppers and Prosecco" by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4231-poppers-and-prosecco

All theme music by Contingence | https://soundcloud.com/contingenceBoston

SLAM RECOMMENDATION

"Extraterrestrial Racism" by Facelift Deformation

Album: Dominating the Extermination (Inherited Suffering Records 2018)

Released: May 7th, 2018

Bandcamp: https://inheritedsufferingrecords.bandcamp.com/album/facelift-deformation-dominating-the-extermination

In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse begins to read from Mao Tse-Tung's 1949 text, On The People's Democratic Dictatorship.

Background music:

    "Matton" by NK Music - https://youtu.be/DxTYVtynDSI

Theme music:

    Written and performed by Contingence - https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston

This episode was released to our patrons on February 21st, 2022.

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Strap in for our full length interview with Rod Webber (@RodWebber) and Lauren Pespisa (@SplendidSpoon), in which we discuss NSC-131, and recent activities of local Nazis and other hate groups. Thank you for listening, and please share your Epoch.

You can find part one of the episode here: anchor.fm/epoch-of-incredulity/episodes/Episode-86---Ethical-Trolling-feat--Antifa-part-1-e1grhnt

And don't forget to check out 2020: The Dumpster Fire here: tubitv.com/movies/656784/2020-the-dumpster-fire

On this special episode of the Epoch, we are joined by Rod Webber (@RodWebber) and Lauren Pespisa (@SplendidSpoon), the anti-fascist filmmakers behind the documentary film, 2020: The Dumpster Fire (http://tubitv.com/video/656784). In part 1 we cover a wide range of topics and personalities, including Noam Chomsky, River Dave, Vermin Supreme, Tim Pool, Ben Shapiro, Alex Jones, Borat, Jordan Peterson, Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Dave Rubin, Steven Crowder, and Michelle Wu. Part 2, in which we discuss NSC 131, will be released soon. Thank you for listening, and enjoy your Epoch.

Check out our |Patreon| for bonus content and access to our Discord.

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00:00 - intro

Watch Rod's "2020: The Dumpster Fire" on Tubi:

https://tubitv.com/movies/656784/2020-the-dumpster-fire

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Theme music:

ContingenceBoston - https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston

Intro clip:

Episode title: Aleksandr Dugin: Traditionalism, Eurasianism, and Russian Nationalism

Podcast: Revolutionary Left Radio

Released: March 25th, 2022

Episode URL: https://revolutionaryleftradio.libsyn.com/dugin

Awkward silence music:

Title: Lobby Time

Artist: Kevin MacLeod

Song URL: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time

License: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/standard-license

Space force clip:

https://twitter.com/littlewhitty/status/1510333810365378565

Transition music:

Title: Pieces

Artist: After the Fall

Song URL: https://youtu.be/5RqryYapSAQ

Slam recommendation:

Song title: Ravenous Psychotic Onslaught

Artist: Stabbing

Album: Ravenous Psychotic Onslaught

Released: December 10th, 2021

Hometown: Austin/Houston, Texas

Bandcamp URL: https://comatosemusic.bandcamp.com/album/ravenous-psychotic-onslaught

In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse reads "How the IMF Exploits African Nations" by Fred M'membe.

Background music:

    "Cosmic" prod. DeBox Beats - https://youtu.be/f7OM0kiiK1k

Theme music:

    Written and performed by Contingence - https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston

This episode was released to our patrons on February 19th, 2022.

For early releases and other goodies, subscribe to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/epicincredulity

This installment of the Epoch is back to business, the first mostly normal episode since the war began. We open with a discuss of NATO subtweets, masterclass pro-war propaganda, Why liberals love Zelensky and his use of emergency powers, refugees for labor, the US's attempts to privately influence China -- in the open, and the moral scope of war. In more domestic news, Joe examines labor issues in Major League Baseball, Jesse looks into rampant Russophobia overtaking American business and culture. We also talk a little about Michelle Wu, and local Nazi sightings in the Boston area. As always, thank you for listening, and please enjoy, and share your Epoch!

Check out our |Patreon| for bonus content and access to our Discord.

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00:00:00 - Intro

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Theme music by Contingence - https://soundcloud.com/contingenceBoston

Intro clip:

  Episode Title:  612 - Half Baked (3/21/22)

  Podcast:  Chapo Trap House

  Episode link (SoundCloud):  https://soundcloud.com/chapo-trap-house/612-half-baked-32122

Background music during cutaways:

  Song Title:  Lobby Time

  Artist:  Kevin MacLeod

  Song link:  https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time

  License:  https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/standard-license

Scott's tweet intermission:

  Song Title:  Local Forecast

  Artist:  Kevin MacLeod

  Song link:  https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3989-local-forecast

  License:  https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/standard-license

Slam recommendation:

  Song Title:  Throat Fisting Abortion

  Artist:  Abominable Putridity

  Album:  In the End of Human Existence

  Released:  December 20th, 2007

  Album link (Bandcamp):  https://abominableputridity.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-end-of-human-existence

  Hometown:  Moscow, Russia

In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse reads The Colonial Afterlife of Encroachment by Victoria Ogoegbunam Okoye -- Chapter 8 of L'Internationale's e-book, Architectural Dissonances.

Background music:

"Palici" by NK Music - https://youtu.be/-pI-RTY5W8s

Theme music:

Written and performed by Contingence - https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston

This episode was released to our patrons on February 15th, 2022.

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We spend the majority of this episode discussing the situation in Ukraine, the broader historical context, what lead us to this moment, and where this could go, most places being bad. The rest of the episode we try to deliver the traditional Epoch magic you've come to love and expect. No Wars/No Sanctions. Thank you for listening.  

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Theme music by Contingence - https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston

Biden intro clip:

    Video title: Joe Biden predicted in 1997 that giving NATO membership to Baltic states would make Russia angry

    Uploaded by: Krishnaraj Rao

    Link: https://youtu.be/dNgCwoaT9u4

Background music during cutaways:

    Song Title: Lobby Time

    Artist: Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time

    License: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/standard-license

Slam recommendation:

    Song Title: Omnipotent Hands

    Artist: Maggot Colony (蠅蛆殖民地)

    Album: Vile Reincarnation

    Released: April 21st, 2017

    Bandcamp [album link]: https://risingnemesisrecords.bandcamp.com/album/vile-reincarnation

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In this installment of Marxist Menagerie, comrade Jesse finishes reading an excerpt, included in part IV of the Black Panther Party Service to the People Programs, from Huey P. Newton's Revolutionary Suicide.

Part two covers the section entitled "Freedom", plus a message from Jesse at the end.

Theme music:

    Written & performed by Contingence -- https://soundcloud.com/contingenceboston

Background music:

    "Flourish" by Danya Vodovoz -- https://youtu.be/IOf8Z7JjHvE

This episode was released to our patrons on January 10th, 2022.

For early releases and other goodies, check out https://patreon.com/epicincredulity