by Christopher Kavanagh and Matthew Browne
An exiled Northern Irish anthropologist and a hitchhiking Australian psychologist take a close look at the contemporary crop of 'secular gurus', iconoclasts, and other exiles from the mainstream, offering their own brands of unique takes and special insights. Leveraging two of the most diverse accents in modern podcasting, Chris and Matt dig deep into the claims, peek behind the psychological curtains, and try to figure out once and for all... What's it all About? Join us, as we try to puzzle our way through and talk some smart-sounding smack about the intellectual giants of our age, from Jordan Peterson to Robin DiAngelo. Are they revolutionary thinkers or just grifters with delusions of grandeur? Join us and let's find out!
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April 18, 2025
Michael Shellenberger argues Western Europe threatens free speech more than China and Russia, praises Trump and Musk, and accuses USAID of staging January 6th, as discussed by hosts Matt and Chris in this interview.
April 16, 2025
<p>In this stunning crossover episode, Matt and Chris are joined by Australian 'media personality' and podcast host Josh Szeps for a joyful discussion of podcasts, gurusphere, and general media dynamics. As you might imagine, we discuss issues around the heterodox sphere, cultures of criticism, and the issues involved with 'platforming' controversial figures. We discuss the constantly surprising popularity of Lex Fridman and his unique interview style, how the heterodox respond to criticism, and rampant hypocrisy. Also, Matt is finally held to account for his food takes, and we find out the real story behind the Olympic mascot, Olly the Kookaburra.</p><p>Sources</p><ul><li><a href="https://uncomfortableconversations.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Josh's Substackistan podcast</a></li></ul><br/>
April 12, 2025
<p>We project our insecurities onto the gurusphere, wallowing in our inadequacy to bond over shared hatred of outgroups, and interview Flint Dibble along the way.</p><p><strong>Supplementary Material 26</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Greetings</p><p>01:53 Ol' Squeaky and Lex's horny poems</p><p>05:11 Eric Weinstein is still waiting for the call</p><p>09:26 Interview with Flint Dibble</p><p>11:05 Introduction and Catching Up</p><p>12:19 Joe Rogan and Public Perception</p><p>14:57 Hypocrisy and Slander</p><p>16:05 Graham Hancock and Neo-Nazi Connections</p><p>22:08 Upcoming Exposé on Joe Rogan</p><p>23:03 Pyramids of Giza: New Claims</p><p>24:45 Debunking the Mega Structures Theory</p><p>25:20 The Researchers Behind the Claims</p><p>28:21 Scientific Methods and Evidence</p><p>31:58 Conclusion on Pyramids and Science</p><p>35:13 Gurusphere Dynamics</p><p>37:47 Pseudo-Archaeology and Public Perception</p><p>46:11 Mr. Beast's Egypt Adventure</p><p>50:36 The Role of Pseudo-Archaeology in Conspiracy Theories</p><p>58:50 Post-Interview Discussion</p><p>59:53 Trump's Tariffs and Economic Impact</p><p>01:04:30 The Amazing Tariff Formula</p><p>01:09:45 Geoffrey Miller's 9D Chess Theory of the Tariffs</p><p>01:13:30 Contrapoints Conspiracy Video</p><p>01:14:55 Some things Matt will not mention on Tariffs</p><p>01:17:35 QAnon Anonymous on Graham Hancock</p><p>01:22:33 Some Other News covers Joe Rogan</p><p>01:30:13 Ryan Beard's Destiny Content Nuke</p><p>01:32:33 The Studies Show covers Conspiracies</p><p>01:33:53 Hasan argues for tariffs</p><p>01:37:40 Back to Rogan and Chris Williamson</p><p>01:39:21 Critically Reviewing Cory Clark's Study</p><p>01:47:58 Incestuous Bro Podcasts and Legacy Media Struggles</p><p>01:53:00 Bonding over outgroup hatred and Criticism Capture</p><p>02:02:04 USAid is funding the attacks on Tesla!</p><p>02:07:56 Trump's Badass Son humilates Biden</p><p>02:10:28 Tribal Hypocrisy</p><p>02:11:52 Joe Smashes All Your Paradigms!</p><p>02:14:59 The villain, Sam Harris criticizes the hero, Lex Fridman</p><p>02:20:18 Does Lex speak to EVERYONE?</p><p>02:23:44 Concluding Thoughts from Maladjusted Haters</p><p>The full episode is available for Patreon subscribers (2hr 25 mins).</p><p>Join us at: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurus</a></p><p>Sources</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQMfGuKgTwU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Archaeology with Flint Dibble- Megastructures under Giza Pyramids⁉️ ARCHAEOLOGY REWRITTEN or viral 💩?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50CFOaCvDSw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Piers Morgan episode with Flint and Milo Rossi</a></li><li>Joe Rogan Experience <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/2293" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#2293</a> - Chris Williamson</li><li><a href="https://soundcloud.com/qanonanonymous/graham-hancocks-ancient-apocalypse-e318" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">QAnon Anonymous: Graham Hancock’s Ancient Apocalypse (E318)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teqkK0RLNkI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Contrapoints: Conspiracy</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thestudiesshowpod.com/p/episode-69-conspiracy-theories" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Studies Show: Conspiracy Theories</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zt7hAFFqfI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What "Happened" To Joe Rogan? - SOME MORE NEWS</a></li><li><a href="https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a30740105/joe-rogan-bernie-sanders-endorsement-controversy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Men's Health: Joe Rogan Responds to the Controversy Surrounding His 'Endorsement' of Bernie Sanders</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-1L0LyqOYQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ryan Beard: Content Nuke Destiny</a></li><li><a...
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