https://www.systemfailure.org/s/podcasthttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!D63W!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F282b4a7c-09e1-40d2-8709-2e3a59f85597_1280x1280.pnghttps://www.systemfailure.org/s/podcastSubstackSat, 27 Jun 2026 01:10:45 GMThttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/the-power-of-the-press-cbbhttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/the-power-of-the-press-cbbThu, 25 Jun 2026 07:02:09 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “The Power of the Press”.

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/magic-wordshttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/magic-wordsMon, 22 Jun 2026 07:03:04 GMTThe boys begin by celebrating their very first video podcast! After that, the discussion turns toward the magical power of words, particularly in the context of various impolite epithets. The lads then absorb the news about the latest closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and reflect the grandeur of Persian civilization. Following that, Nate shares a recent scientific study proving that it was possible for Greco-Roman civilization to produce a non-lethal, ergot-based drink. This beverage anchored the Cult of Demeter at Eleusis, and informed the genesis of Western civilization

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/christmas-coronation-4bahttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/christmas-coronation-4baThu, 18 Jun 2026 07:02:47 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Christmas Coronation”.

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/last-of-the-mohicanshttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/last-of-the-mohicansMon, 15 Jun 2026 07:03:22 GMTAfter celebrating a local city getting rid of Flock traffic cameras, Nate describes voting for Graham Platner in the Maine Senate primary. Next, the boys turn their attention to the war by discussing Professor Robert Pape’s comparison of Iran to the rise of the Prussian Empire in the 1800s. Finally, the appearance of a “noetic” scientist on the Joe Rogan program sparks a fascinating inquiry into the nature of magic and its relationship to political power.

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/devouring-the-future-f2bhttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/devouring-the-future-f2bThu, 11 Jun 2026 07:02:24 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Devouring the Future”.

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/archetypeshttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/archetypesMon, 08 Jun 2026 07:02:46 GMTThe boys begin this episode by lamenting the concerted smear campaign on Senate hopeful Graham Platner. Along with the recent defeat of Rep. Thomas Massie, the affair stands as a sad testament to the state of American democracy. The discussion blossoms into broader look at the demographics in the class war of the propertied class vs the rest of us, who make our living through the provision of actual goods and services. Finally, the lads to their attention—with relish— to a discussion of Jungian psychology that took place with comedian Jimmy Dore on the Tucker Carlson program.

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/hedge-maze-ef7https://www.systemfailure.org/p/hedge-maze-ef7Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:02:54 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Hedge Maze”.

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/the-tower-of-babelhttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/the-tower-of-babelMon, 01 Jun 2026 07:03:21 GMTNate admits to falling for the grift as Donald Trump jawbones the yield on the 10-Year T-Note down to 4.4% amidst ongoing hostilities with Iran. The boys then turn their attention to Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner, who was in the news again this week. Brian then bring up Peter Thiel’s departure for Argentine, and Nate details how Bill Gates is a construct. Finally, the lads discuss Pope Leo XIV’s new anti-AI encyclical and Americans falling behind on their credit card debt.

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/apocalypse-5ffhttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/apocalypse-5ffThu, 28 May 2026 07:03:21 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Apocalypse”.

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/pyrrhic-victoryhttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/pyrrhic-victoryMon, 25 May 2026 07:03:19 GMTThe guys discuss rumors of a looming peace agreement with Iran, noting that the WSJ Opinion Page is vehemently opposed to it. They then discus Rep. Thomas Massie losing his re-election bid in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, after a massive infusion of campaign cash from AIPAC. Next, the lads turn their attention to Dr. Eric Weinstein and his attempt to transcend Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity. Finally, Brian plays a video that raises questions about the late physicist Stephen Hawking.

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/inferno-83fhttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/inferno-83fThu, 21 May 2026 07:02:31 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Inferno”.

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/too-late-for-marxismhttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/too-late-for-marxismMon, 18 May 2026 07:03:04 GMTAfter a brief review of the history of child slavery in Rhode Island, the boys ponder the underlying causes and test drive the idea it is a lack of hope for the future—and not screens—that are behind the phenomenon. They then acknowledge NYC’s balanced budget under Mamdani, note that the average student loan defaulter is nearly 40, and then take a look at the effect of the Iran War on the bond market. Finally, the lads turn their attention to a recent Gad Saad appearance on the Joe Rogan program.

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/alchemical-journey-13chttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/alchemical-journey-13cThu, 14 May 2026 07:03:00 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Alchemical Journey”.

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/killing-the-bank-of-north-dakotahttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/killing-the-bank-of-north-dakotaMon, 11 May 2026 07:02:14 GMTAfter Nate brags about his minimalist achievement in the Android App Drawer, Brian brings up some strange tweets and bizarre circumstances surrounding the recent shooting at White House Correspondents Dinner. The lads are left to speculate how much of our reality is actually manufactured for our consumption. The boys then dig into ruling class’s motivation for deception. To buttress the point, Nate launches into a brief history of attempts to dismantle the USA’s only public bank, the Bank of North Dakota.

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/alexandria-1e2https://www.systemfailure.org/p/alexandria-1e2Thu, 07 May 2026 07:02:58 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Alexandria”.

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/war-propagandahttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/war-propagandaMon, 04 May 2026 07:03:10 GMTThe boys begin by discussing the abrupt Spirit Airlines shut down this week, on which Nate just flew this past week. The lads then turn their attention to the bizarre shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner, apparently anticipated by bizarre twitter post from 2023. Next, Russell Brand’s recent US tour comes up, along with his pending rape trial, and his candidacy for Mayor of the City of London. Finally, the boys discuss the latest Lego-themed video from a Iranian propaganda campaign that’s as hilarious as it is sophisticated.

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/crucifixion-b9dhttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/crucifixion-b9dThu, 30 Apr 2026 07:03:10 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Crucifixion”.

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/too-latehttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/too-lateMon, 27 Apr 2026 07:03:14 GMTThe boys discuss the scene in Boston on Marathon Monday before turning to the war in Iran that continues to grip the world. Even if it ended today, the conflict won't have been resolved in time to forestall a disastrous energy crisis. The lads then address the bizarre list of missing scientists that's gaining traction in the news. Finally, Nate shares some quotes from historian Will Durant about the cyclical nature of history.

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/by-their-fruits-8f0https://www.systemfailure.org/p/by-their-fruits-8f0Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:03:00 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “By Their Fruits”.

]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/sustainability-vs-empirehttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/sustainability-vs-empireMon, 20 Apr 2026 07:02:22 GMTThe lads ruminate on the experience of consuming the news during the war in Iran. With history unfolding before our eyes, today’s news is being digested by the public and converted into tomorrow’s history. Nate draws a comparison the with the Suez Crisis of 1956, as the US wrestles with the age-old tradeoff between sustainability and empire. The recent warehouse fire in California and the attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman anchors the discussion as the lads zoom out to consider the long sweep of history.

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