Crazy Town

Crazy Town

Author: Post Carbon Institute Language: English Episodes: 100
Trying to make sense of a world that often feels like it's lost the plot? That's the space where Crazy Town lives. Hosted by Asher, Rob, and Jason from the Post Carbon Institute, this fortnightly conversation navigates the disorienting headlines and deeper systemic crises-from climate chaos and ecological overshoot to the relentless engine of runaway capitalism-with a necessary blend of sharp analysis and dark humor. They’re not just diagnosing the "Great Unraveling" of our social and environmental fabric; they’re actively exploring what a transition to a genuinely sustainable and equitable society could look like, all while trying to keep their own wits about them. This podcast is for anyone who looks at the status quo and senses the profound delusions holding it together, offering listeners a mix of grounded understanding and candid discussion that’s as engaging as it is urgent. Tune in for conversations that are both a reality check and a search for a viable path forward.
Episodes
Bonus: Going Wild with Rae Wynn-Grant [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:51
Wildlife ecologist and communicator extraordinaire Rae Wynn-Grant visits Crazy Town to talk human-wildlife interactions, the social side of environmentalism, diversity and equity in the sciences, and ideas for young peop…
Bonus: Bagdhad Bob Visits Climate Town [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:23
What do Saddam Hussein’s information minister and the Wall Street Journal’s editorial board have in common? Hint: it starts with a “d,” ends with “enial,” and isn’t just a river in Egypt. A new and virulent strain of cli…
Bonus: Choose Your Own Adventure in the Great Unraveling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:38
After hearing a story of woe on the streets of Portland, Oregon, Jason, Rob, and Asher cover the four critical ways of cultivating personal resilience to navigate the Great Unraveling. The report we reference several tim…
The Elon Musk Episode about Elon Musk Brought to You by Elon Musk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:45
Meet Elon Musk, the Muskian mogul who Elon Musks his way to the pinnacle of Muskitude. Please share this episode with your friends and start a conversation. Warning: This podcast occasionally uses spicy language. For an…
Announcement: 2023 Crazy Town Hall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:50
How would you like to hang out with Asher, Rob, and Jason (well, virtually anyway)? Your chance is coming up at the fourth annual Crazy Town Hall. The town hall is our most fun event of the year, where you can ask questi…