Join us as we explore the power of singing to transform children and young people’s lives. Through conversations with singers, leaders, researchers and other specialists, we’ll consider the role of singing, songwriting, voice exploration and creative music-making in improving mental health and wellbeing for children and young people. We believe in the power of singing and music education to improve health and wellbeing - Join us! A great listen for teachers, school leaders, teaching students ...
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A podcast about music, and politics as told by musicians who sing about politics
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Launching in 2024, the Curious Goldfish Brand is inspired by two episodes from the First Season of the Apple TV+ Series Ted Lasso. The “Goldfish” reference is about the importance of not dwelling on mistakes in life. In an early episode, Ted Lasso, the series’ namesake asks one of his players – after they were badly beaten in a play during training – what the happiest animal on earth is. The answer: A Goldfish, because it has a 10-second memory. Lasso encourages the player to forget the mist ...
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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 3/4/25: PERSONAL JESUS AND THE BATTLE MUSIC PLAYLISTS
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EP. 709: WHAT IS THE GATES FOUNDATION PLANNING WITH IT'S LATEST INVESTMENTS? ft. ALEX PARK
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1:14:52The Gates Foundation is investing heavily in oil and gas, what do they have cooking? Something sinister? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the mean…
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EP. 708: IS THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO STILL RELEVANT? ft. ALEXANDER HERBERT
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1:05:09The Manifesto recently turned 177 years old. We'll discuss it's historic importance, and why it's still relevant today. Get a copy of the Manifesto here: https://www.versobooks.com/.../the-communist-manifestos... Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for ta…
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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 2/27/25: Don't Let Steve Smith Sr. Do Jumping Jacks In Front of Your Woman
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2:13:39We had some fun, showed Toure custard habibi. Enjoy.By bitterlake
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EP. 707: FROM BLACK POWER TO BLAXPLOITATION ft. TOURÉ F. REED
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1:38:24Has Black cinema changed that much from the exploitation era of the 70s? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,BECO…
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BEYOND THE RED ZONE: SAVING UP YOUR BONERS AFTER 40
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2:29:14It was just off the rails from jump. Enjoy. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined,BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron only prog…
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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 2/25/25: NUANCE DISCUSSIONS AROUND HOUSING AND REMEMBERING THE 90s
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1:37:06Jason gets deep for a bit..then he gets silly and nostalgic. Good times.By bitterlake
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EP. 706: THE RACIAL RECKONING IS OVER
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1:07:132020 marked an unprecedented year of urban uprising in the name of ending systemic racism and white supremacy. Black History month 2025 is relatively silent as major brands aren't pandering to the Black American consumer like they once were. What happened, and where do we go from here? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis …
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POP LIFE EP. 43: 1995 The Year Alternative Music Exploded
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2:47:20Join Jason Myles, the host of 'This is Revolution Podcast,' for an exciting episode dedicated to the vibrant world of 1995's alternative music scene. Celebrated as a defining year in music, 1995 saw the underground clash with the mainstream, creating unforgettable sounds that shaped generations. Journey with Jason from discussions about the fading …
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EP. 705: IS THE NEW REGIME IN SYRIA JUST AL QAEDA LITE? ft. ALEXANDER MCKEEVER
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56:23Read Alex's work here:https://akmckeever.substack.com Is the new regime in Syria better for the people? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means…
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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 2/20/25: NUT MILK AND SNOWBALLS
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1:28:56We took calls..it went so far off the rails..yikes. Enjoy.By bitterlake
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EP. 704: FINDING LOVE ON THE LEFT ft. CYNTHIA & ALEX
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1:15:53Read Cynthia's Work here: https://salaciousreason.substack.com/ Been wanting to do a show like this for a while. How hard is dating for a leftist? Does your potential partner have to line up with political ideals? We'll discuss, and of course take calls in the Champagne Room! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www…
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BEYOND THE RED ZONE: IS CAITLIN CLARK AND THE GOONATARIAT
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2:33:56I don't think it's a "woke" comment to say that WNBA star Caitlin Clark might be the biggest star in all of professional basketball. Why is that? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each …
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POP LIFE EP. 42: WHAT THE HELL IS BLACK YACHT ROCK?
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1:27:07Listen to the Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3iNnzitasVcqi9ZRfZqYJu?si=t2Qr-rwlQF2oVV8-UGVNVw Is Yacht Rock a real genre? If so, why are the Black artists always afterthoughts? Maybe Yacht Rock isn't a real genre? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresent…
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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 2/18/25: YOUR ALGORITHM SENT YOU TO THE PAWG ZONE
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1:40:58Jason had to show Ben why his algorithm is "cooked" and the fisting song. Gotta love the fisting song..#CUSTARHABIBIBy bitterlake
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EP. 703: CAN AMERICA CONTROL IT'S OLIGARCHS? ft. BEN BURGIS
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1:16:10Read Ben's piece here: https://unherd.com/.../02/can-america-control-its-oligarchs/ Has the political ascension of Elon Musk and Donald Trump launched us into an end of Soviet era power grab? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking t…
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POP LIFE: IS 1995 THE GREATEST YEAR OF MUSIC?
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1:38:11Listen to the 1995 playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7A6tZ6HATx06Rdx92Jen2w?si=wZbWnjHTTvKxdAjGaYkyTg Conan and I will examine the year 1995..mainly because it's the year we graduated high school! Yes..we're THAT old. Should be fun. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresen…
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EP. 702: CAPITALISM'S SAFETY NET: RIGHT WING MEDIA ft. PETER MILONAS
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1:11:06GET PETER'S BOOK HERE: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-79078-2 The influence of news coverage on the rise of far-right ideologies is undeniable. To better understand the potential impact of the liberal media on the development of authoritarian, ultra-nationalist, xenophobic, racist, or reactionary views, it is essential to explore …
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BEYOND THE RED ZONE: SUPER BOWL HIGHLIGHTS AND IS JARED ALLEN A HALL OF FAMER?
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3:26:26The 2025 Professional Football Hall of Fame class was announced and there is one selection that has us scratching our heads.. Also, we'll talk the Eagles domination of the Chiefs in the Super Bowl and more! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking t…
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EP. 700: WHAT IS DARK WOKE ft. ASHLEY FRAWLEY
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59:26Read Ashley's article here: https://www.compactmag.com/article/the-rise-of-dark-woke/ Is the right's new woke like new Coke? Will the left learn from the failures of IDPOL discourse? Or is the new Trump administration a time for the profiteers of this type of race first discourse going to double down against the rise of "dark woke"? We'll discuss. …
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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 2/11/25: PORN AND HORCHATA CANNONS
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2:10:26I don't even know how to explain this episode..you have to see it. You can hear, you'll laugh, but you have to see it. Enjoy.By bitterlake
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EP. 701: FROM CARTER TO TRUMP: A HISTORY OF NEOLIBERALISM ft. BOB BUZZANCO
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1:23:03Listen to Bob on the Green and Red Podcast here: https://greenandredpodcast.org/ The passing of Jimmy Carter and the rise of Trump has caused many to forget how Carter laid the foundation for what we are experiencing today. We discuss with Green and Red Podcast's Bob Buzzanco. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://ww…
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EP. 699: FROM THE SHADOW OF THE BLUES: A CONVERSATION WITH JOHN LEE HOOKER, JR.
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1:14:21Get the John's book here: https://shorturl.at/BCcX4 The son of blues legend John Lee Hooker—best known for hit songs like “Boogie Chillun,” “I’m in the Mood,” and “Boom Boom”—John Lee Hooker Jr. was born in Detroit and exposed to the music world from an early age. In 1972, he and his father performed live and recorded an album in California’s Soled…
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PHILOSOPHY FOR THE PEOPLE EP. 72: CURTIS YARVIN NONSENSE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES
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1:51:32Read Ben's Substack here: https://shorturl.at/HpcoS Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron …
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EP. 698: THE LOST CAUSE OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS ft. PAUL PRESCOD
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1:16:32READ PAUL'S ARTICLE HERE: https://jacobin.com/2024/12/the-lost-caucus/ The story of the congressional Black caucus explores the class contradictions of Black America in the post Civil Rights era. We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taki…
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BEYOND THE RED ZONE: ROMAN HELMETS AND NBA TRADES
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3:47:19Are the Lakers now the NBA favorite to win it all? Can the Chiefs 3-peat? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BE…
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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 2/4/25: CUSTARD HABIBI WATER BABY..YEAH IT GOT WEIRD
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1:43:26Jason plays some songs that will become earworms. Enjoy.By bitterlake
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EP. 697: STATE OF THE FREE PRESS: PROJECT CENSORED 2025 ft. MICKY HUFF
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1:22:32Get the Project Censored 2025 here: https://www.project-censored.org/.../state-of-the-free... What stories is the mainstream media keeping from you and why! We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appre…
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POP LIFE EP. 40: HAS HIP HOP LOST IT'S WAY?
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2:00:38Hip Hop purists have been complaining about the state of the genre for years, but do they have a point this time? Has hip hop been not only infiltrated but taken over by "culture vultures"? Is the success of Kendrick Lamar enough to save the music? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/…
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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 1/30/25: KIDS THESE DAYS
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1:43:15Jason watches some videos of modern day kids doing old school insane shit.By bitterlake
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EP. 696: WHAT HAPPENED TO THE ANTI WAR MOVEMENT ft. ARTURO DESIMONE
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1:36:16Read Arturo's article here: https://shorturl.at/YKXc7 Why don't we have a strong anti-war movement during a live streamed genocide? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone o…
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BEYOND THE RED ZONE: ARE THE CHIEFS THE GREATEST NFL DYNASTY OF ALL TIME & THE TANG GANG CLAN
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2:44:55Mac returns to the show to discuss the greatness of the Chiefs. They are looking to become the first team of all time to win 3 NFL titles in a row. Can the Eagles stop them? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check t…
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PHILOSOPHY FOR THE PEOPLE EP. 71: TAKING THE RED PILL
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1:17:17In Vivek Chibber's book "The Class Matrix," he defends old-school materialism. In response, William Clare Roberts has accused Chibber of pretending that class structure is the only kind of structure and economic compulsion is the only kind of compulsion. In his essay "Taking the Red Pill? William Clare Roberts vs. Vivek Chibber on the Class Matrix,…
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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 1/28/25: THE CRÜE WATCHES THE GOONERAL
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1:20:41Mean Djene shows up and watches the Gooneral and great vocal prowess of Guy Tang. Hilarity ensues.By bitterlake
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EP. 695: TRUMP vs. THE UNITED STATES BUREAUCRACY
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1:11:43Trump's challenge to dismantle the "deep state" isn't a war against the CIA or any of the organizations that infiltrate domestically and abroad, but the levers of power that have an allegiance to the "system" more so than Trump. Will Elon and Trump dismantle the bureaucracy? If so, what does that mean for America? We'll discuss. Check out our new b…
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EP. 694: ANOTHER WORLD IS POSSIBLE ft. NATASHA HAMIKI ZAPATA
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1:22:32Get Natasha's Book here: https://www.natashahakimizapata.com/anotherworldispossible A new generation of Americans has declared that another world is possible. And yet, the stubborn problems of inequality, climate change, and declining health seem as intractable as ever. Where might different answers lie?Intrepid journalist Natasha Hakimi Zapata has…
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EP. 693: NAKED CITY: AN EVENING WITH ARTIST ERIC DROOKER
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1:16:19Get Naked City Here: https://a.co/d/cPlmelb In this long-awaited book, three bohemians—a painter, a street dancer, and an aspiring musician—struggle to answer the question: “Is it possible for an artist to survive in the 21st Century?” Devoid of family, a young singer hitchhikes to Manhattan, befriends a street dancer she meets while busking and, d…
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BEYOND THE RED ZONE: NFL CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND
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3:01:50No Mac once again, so Jason opened up the phone lines..not as crazy as usual, but a good time. Enjoy. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the means, and you feel so…
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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 1/21/25: IS SNOOP A COON ?
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1:04:00The fellas discuss Snoop and Nelly performing with Trump and then Jason plays some contemporary hip hop for the gang. Good times.By bitterlake
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EP. 692: WHY CAN'T ELITE COLLEGE STUDENTS READ? ft. BERTRAND COOPER, TOURÉ REED, DANIEL MOAK, AND ANTONIO LEVY
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1:26:33The warnings of the digital age have been around for years, but are we finally at a moment where students can't sit and read an entire book? In the age of the multitasking PMC is this a problem or simply the maturation of this particular class of individuals? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.p…
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691: L.A. POLITICS AND WILDFIRES ft. BILL CODY
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1:46:55With the devastating Los Angeles wildfires barely contained, will this be the catalyst for a GOP takeover of L.A.? We'll discuss what's been going on in City Hall, and what to expect. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this o…
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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 1/16/25 : JASON TALKS LOOKING FOR LOVE AFTER 40
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1:49:36Jason discusses the issues of middle age dating...while watching balloon pop shows!By bitterlake
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EP. 690: EDUCATION REVOLUTION: MEDIA LITERACY FOR POLITICAL AWARNESS
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1:19:25GET SAM'S BOOK HERE: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/zer0-books/our-books/education-revolution GET SAM'S MUSIC HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gki8FcEJt7k&list=OLAK5uy_kMXDvAQUwfYgZx8Mr_me2eG1-5n5MFKKk A plea for public education nationwide to teach media literacy, and specifically from the left of the political spectrum. Within, the autho…
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BEYOND THE RED ZONE: THE NFL WILDCARD AND BEYOND
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1:54:07College Football is heating up who will win the National Championship? In the NFL, the battle of MVP candidates will take place in Buffalo; who ya got? Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out.We appreciate each and everyo…
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POP LIFE EP. 39: WHAT THE HELL IS METALCORE? ft. JORDAN BUCKLEY (EVERY TIME I DIE/BETTER LOVERS)
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1:50:18Listen to Better Lovers here: https://betterloversband.com/ Listen to the "What the Hell is Metalcore" playlist here: https://shorturl.at/5nxt7 In the late 90s through the aughts a new music came on the scene and was dominating MySpace and to some extent mall culture and the internet, but not necessarily the airwaves and MTV. That music, while some…
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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 1/14/25: COMRADE PLEASE (audio)
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1:12:47Kuba translates.By bitterlake
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EP. 689: RULES BASED ORDER OR MAGAfest DESTINY? ft. Deep State Kuba & Varn
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1:12:05Is there a left case for the annexation of Greenland, Panama and Canada? How serious is the Trump administration, or are these more of his mad rantings to his fan base and allies within the GOP? We'll discuss. Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for takin…
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EP. 688: ASK KUBA ANYTHING CALL-IN SHOW
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2:37:14Yes the phone lines will be open and everyone's favorite middle manager of Imperial shenanigans is taking all your questions! Check out our new bi-weekly series, "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakepresents/shop Thank you guys again for taking the time to check this out.We appreciate each and everyone of you. If you have the…
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POP LIFE EP. 38: WHAT THE HELL IS GRUNGE? ft. Daniel Bessner and Conan Neutron
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1:47:56Listen to the "What the Hell is Grunge" playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40Y5GsXRaJzuJmz24BYAG8?si=Lf3hHZMuQFq1TpcNiVcPiA We'll be discussing "grunge"? Where did it come from and where did it go? I'll be joined by a friend of show, Daniel Bessner. Check out our new series "The Crisis Papers" here: https://www.patreon.com/bitterlakep…
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THE CHAMPAGNE ROOM 1/9/25: JASON'S HORRIBLE NO GOOD, KINDA GOOD, VERY BAD DAY
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53:24Jason tells the story of what happened AFTER the on location Hollywood show at the Rainbow. Oh boy!By bitterlake
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