<![CDATA[System Failure: Podcast]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/s/podcasthttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hkg8!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa2ef35a9-d5e9-4393-ad80-15fa540b0d9f_1280x1280.pngSystem Failure: Podcasthttps://www.systemfailure.org/s/podcastSubstackMon, 09 Nov 2026 17:05:18 GMT<![CDATA[The Glories of Public Banking]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/the-glories-of-public-bankinghttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/the-glories-of-public-bankingMon, 09 Nov 2026 08:03:31 GMTThe boys react to the sweeping midterm election rebuke of the Trump Administration dominating the news over the past week. They compare and contrast the current moment to the remarkably similar 2006 midterm elections in the US. The disillusionment of the ensuing Obama era leads Brian to question the wisdom of becoming emotionally involved in politics. Nate counters by pointing out the importance of daring to hope for a better future. To that end, he proposes the public Bank of North Dakota is a promising model toward which to aim our ship of state.

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]]><![CDATA[Fabric of Reality]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/fabric-of-reality-6c6https://www.systemfailure.org/p/fabric-of-reality-6c6Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:02:35 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Fabric of Reality.”

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]]><![CDATA[The Ride Down]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/the-ride-downhttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/the-ride-downMon, 02 Nov 2026 08:03:14 GMTWith the American midterm elections looming this weeks, a final analysis of Sober October compels the boys to ruminate on the value of ruminating. In times of societal decline—like the one we appear to be living through right now—how does one safeguard mental health? Brian suggests carefully curating the contents of the mind, while Nate advocates for embracing the decline. Then, a Dave Smith clip about housing prices sparks discussion about the necessity of a wealth tax. Finally, the boys discuss the ancient conflict between ego and sacrifice that has delivered us to the present moment.

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]]><![CDATA[Black Death]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/black-death-a34https://www.systemfailure.org/p/black-death-a34Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:03:01 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Black Death.”

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]]><![CDATA[Awaiting the Other Shoe]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/awaiting-the-other-shoehttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/awaiting-the-other-shoeMon, 26 Oct 2026 07:03:28 GMTAfter a Sober October check-in, your hosts turn their attention to attention itself. Brian details his new strategy for curating the contents of his mind, which means no longer listening to strident voices like Nick Fuentes. Nate takes the other side of the debate, arguing that we’re immensely privileged to live in a time of great historical change—-and that we shouldn’t look that gift horse in the mouth! Finally, the lads breakdown the recent protests consuming France, the national elections in Serbia, and the upcoming Israeli and American elections that will inform the next exciting chapter in our ongoing historical saga.

]]><![CDATA[Incredible Codex]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/incredible-codex-7c3https://www.systemfailure.org/p/incredible-codex-7c3Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:02:52 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Incredible Codex.”

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]]><![CDATA[Vive la France!]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/vive-la-francehttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/vive-la-franceMon, 19 Oct 2026 07:03:56 GMTAfter making some Sober October confessions, the boys discuss the Apocalypse as portrayed in the 2023 film Leave the World Behind. Next, they turn their attention to Dr. Eric Weinstein’s recent interview concerning UAP phenomenon. Brian then remarks upon the HIGHLY controversial Nick Fuentes. Finally, the lads discuss the spams of violent discontent engulfing France as a debt crisis visits that country.

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]]><![CDATA[The Pale Horse]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/the-pale-horse-0aehttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/the-pale-horse-0aeThu, 15 Oct 2026 07:02:56 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “The Pale Horse.”

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]]><![CDATA[Another Domino Falls]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/another-domino-fallshttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/another-domino-fallsMon, 12 Oct 2026 07:03:49 GMTAfter a sober October check-in, the boys turn their attention to meditation and its insights into the nature of reality. They then react the attack on the Riyadh airport by Houthi rebels, which leads them in a broader discussion about the ongoing trouble roiling bond markets and the possibility of France slashing government services to pay off bondholders. Finally, the lads address the connection between wealth inequality and debt.

]]><![CDATA[Scourge of Slavery]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/scourge-of-slavery-657https://www.systemfailure.org/p/scourge-of-slavery-657Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:19:45 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Scourge of Slavery.”

]]><![CDATA[October Surprise!]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/october-surprise-b89https://www.systemfailure.org/p/october-surprise-b89Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:43:42 GMTAfter checking in on their respective Sober October challenges, the boys use a recent podcast debate between colorful figures to launch a discussion about SECRET SOCIETIES’ omnipresence throughout human history. That leads to broader speculation about UAP disclosure and the trustworthiness of government whistleblowers. Finally, Nate reacts to a WSJ article about the bizarre tendency of major market collapses to occur in the month of October.

]]><![CDATA[False Dichotomy]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/false-dichotomy-22ehttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/false-dichotomy-22eWed, 30 Sep 2026 19:24:44 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “False Dichotomy.”

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]]><![CDATA[AI & The Second Coming of Christ]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/ai-and-the-second-coming-of-christhttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/ai-and-the-second-coming-of-christSun, 27 Sep 2026 22:27:56 GMTAll eyes on New England this week as an early fall Nor’easter blows through, cancelling Ed Sheeran concerts and relocating Red Sox games. The boys make their Sober October pledges for 2026 before remarking on the masking policy at a Western Massachusetts lesbian bar. Finally, the lads turn their attention the the Susan Collin’s corruption sandal roiling Maine politics—along with the DC party bosses neutering the Troy Jackson campaign. Finally, Brian floats a theory the AI could be the long-prophesied return of Christ.

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]]><![CDATA[History of Mystery]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/history-of-mystery-269https://www.systemfailure.org/p/history-of-mystery-269Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:55:41 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “History of Mystery.”

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]]><![CDATA[Horseshoe Theory ]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/horseshoe-theoryhttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/horseshoe-theorySun, 20 Sep 2026 21:33:42 GMTThe boys review their experience on the Rush concert tour, before remembering fallen podcast hero “Bald” Bryan Bishop. Then, they turn their situation to the inflation wreaking havoc in bond markets, where yields on the 10-year note remain above 5% despite the Fed intervention. The lads next turn their attention to the recent Ed Sheeran concert controversy. That blossoms into a broader discussion about “horseshoe” theory, where the interests of the political left and right converge.

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]]><![CDATA[First Black Friday]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/first-black-fridayhttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/first-black-fridayThu, 17 Sep 2026 07:02:49 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “First Black Friday.”

]]><![CDATA[Panic Grips Bond Markets & AI Sector]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/panic-grips-bond-markets-and-ai-sectorhttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/panic-grips-bond-markets-and-ai-sectorMon, 14 Sep 2026 07:03:24 GMTPlagued by tech issues, the boys nonetheless begin by acknowledging some exciting enhancements to the System Failure newsletter. Next, Brian reflects on liabilities of the strident discourse which is consuming our society. They make an attempt to be more even-handed as they discuss that news that the Israeli Prime Minister ignored repeated warnings about the October 7th attacks. Finally, Nate dives into the looming catastrophe in bond and energy markets that’s coming at the same time that the world wakes up to the serious threat posed by AI.

]]><![CDATA[Sacred Feminine]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/sacred-feminine-ee9https://www.systemfailure.org/p/sacred-feminine-ee9Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:02:26 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Sacred Feminine”.

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]]><![CDATA[Malignant Hunger]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/malignant-hungerhttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/malignant-hungerMon, 07 Sep 2026 07:04:14 GMTBrian begins this episode with an update on his meditation practice and reflects on the boys band phenomenon of the 1990s. The boys then remark on a second Epstein Transparency Act bill making its way through the US Congress. After that, the conversation turns to Gloria Steinem, who died this week at age 94. The lads critique some of the socioeconomic shifts associated—like Steinem herself—with modern feminism. The discussion concludes with a reflection on the restoration of sacred archetypes as an alternative to institutional control.

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]]><![CDATA[Razing the Temple]]>https://www.systemfailure.org/p/razing-the-temple-73ehttps://www.systemfailure.org/p/razing-the-temple-73eThu, 03 Sep 2026 07:03:49 GMTIn this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Razing the Temple”.

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