Podcast Episodes

Required Readings: The Genius Myth by Helen Lewis

In another exciting Required Reading episode, Chris and Matt offer their penetrating, high IQ thoughts on the latest book by journalist and podcast quizmaster, Helen Lewis. Titled 'The Genius Myth: T…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Discussing Nazis and Gurus with Al Murray

Episode 142

We welcome Al Murray, the comedian who might just be your new favourite historian, to Decoding the Gurus. In a crossover you probably didn’t expect, we discuss World War II, Wehraboos, gurus, and the…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Keith Raniere: The Serpent and the Cognitive Fog

Episode 141

Kicking off cult season, Chris and Matt take a dip into the manipulative world of NXIVM founder and self-proclaimed 200-IQ “Vanguard,” Keith Raniere, as he talks with his then-disciple and ex-Hollywo…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Lab Leak Fever with Philipp Markolin

Episode 140

Join Matt and Chris as they dive into the controversy-ridden world of the lab leak theory, accompanied by biochemist-turned-author Philipp Markolin. Philipp details his journey into the abyss of lab …

Published on 2 months ago

Supplementary Material 38: Toxic Mould Symbiosis, Mild Phrenology, and the Best People in the World

We end the futile struggle, embrace the toxins, and become one with our mould brethren.

The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (2 hours, 38 minutes).

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Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

A Sense-Making Odyssey, Part 2: Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke & Jordan Hall

Episode 139

Matt and Chris once again take up their oars and plunge deeper into the recursive whirlpools of contemporary sensemaking. Picking up where Part 1 left off, having grappled with conscience, touchstone…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Supplementary Material 37: Public Murder Discourse, Heterodox Psychodramas, and Generous Tit for Tat-ers

Why are we never invited to these dinners? We wonder if it was something we said or if our invitation just got lost in the mail, as we endure the inevitable discourse wave that followed in the wake o…

Published on 3 months ago

A Sense-Making Odyssey, Part 1: Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke & Jordan Hall

Episode 138

Join Matt and Chris as they enter an intellectual labyrinth of recursive sensemaking featuring the combined insights of Jordan Peterson, John Vervaeke, and Jordan Hall. You will learn about many, man…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supplementary Material 36: Comedy Cults, Toxic Mould, and WW2 Revisionism

We risk contamination with toxic mould, endure distressing initiation rituals to a comedy cult, and ponder if the narratives we have received about the Nazis have enough nuance.

The full episode is av…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supplementary Material 35: Cult Leaders, Gurus, and Evil Economists

We face a disciplinary crisis as the twin pillars of Game Theory and Gurometry are called into question.

The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers (1 hour, 35 minutes).

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Published on 4 months ago