Episode 358: Skynet October Surprise

Episode 358: Skynet October Surprise

Author: Trillbilly Worker's Party September 5, 2024 Duration: 1:22:35
Covering a vast spectrum of items this week: AI in NaNoWriMo (blech), Israel's contributions to humanity, Kamala's new economic platform, and Iran's supposed disinformation campaign against Trump Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

The Trillbilly Worker's Party podcast is a raucous and necessary dispatch from the hills and hollers, hosted by the collective known as the Trillbilly Worker's Party. This show operates on a simple, if contradictory, principle: life is a grind you didn't choose, so you might as well find the absurdity in it and laugh until it hurts. The hosts weave together sharp, unapologetic commentary on politics, culture, and the daily indignities of trying to get by, all filtered through the distinct lens of Appalachian experience. It’s a comedy podcast that refuses to separate the personal from the political, finding humor in the bleak and solidarity in the struggle. You’ll hear conversations that feel like sitting on a porch with friends who are smarter and funnier than anyone on cable news, dissecting everything from corporate greed to local weirdness with equal parts wit and venom. The tone is sardonic, deeply informed, and relentlessly authentic, offering a perspective often missing from the mainstream. Listening to this podcast feels like being let in on a long-running inside joke where the punchline is the entire collapsing system, and the only sane response is to throw your head back and cackle. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt the tension between the desire to simply enjoy life and the relentless demands of a world built on work, a celebration of resistance through collective laughter and gritted teeth.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Episode 368: It's Only Drowning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:18
This week we're covering all the latest in literary news, followed by updates on Trump's cabinet picks, Oklahoma's attempts to teach the Bible in schools, and an article in Politico about why the Democrats don't need to…
Episode 367: The Aloha Spirit (w/ special guest Lauren Oyler) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:03
This week we're joined by writer Lauren Oyler to discuss her recent piece in Harper's about this year's RNC, which we then use as a pivot to talking about Trump's cabinet appointments so far. This episode also includes i…
Episode 366: This Is How I Lose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:04
Our long national nightmare is finally over. Wait... Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillworkersparty Buy Aaron's book: https://www.fantasticandimaginativeromances.com/
Episode 365: Please Don't Feed The Alligators [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:49
We made an honest attempt to do Ethicist: Election Edition, but it quickly devolved because of our poor grasp on ethics. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Episode 364: Pot Committed (w/ special guest Noah Kulwin) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:00
This week we welcome back Noah Kulwin, co-host and co-creator of the podcast Blowback, to discuss their latest season about Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge. We also discuss the nature of U.S. empire, the role of Zionism in…
Episode 361: Biscoff Hijackers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:16
Covering all the latest news this week!!! Ways to help out with flood recovery from Hurricane Helene: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JGhyBN3NO970ZxZFEQroMKBvXphLN6JlKUlYoJ2kSaQ/preview#heading=h.4lqp25cx7kth Buy Mat…
Bonus: One For The Road [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:32
Recorded 9/25/24. Not happy with the final product in which case we'd usually scrap it and record something new, but we're out of time to record a new one. So here's your non-canonical episode for the week. Support us on…