Best Christopher Kavanagh Podcasts (2025)

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Supplementary Material 27: Joe Rogan vs. Douglas Murray vs. Sam Harris vs. DTG 46:14

19h ago46:14

46:14

We immerse ourselves in the dark waves of the discourse to bring you treasures beyond mere mortal ken. Supplementary Material 27 00:00 Introduction & Australian Holidays 03:53 James Lindsay's New Revelations 07:20 Michael O'Fallon's Conspiracy Hipsterism 09:41 Trump, Bukele, and Transparent Conspiracies 11:53 The Whitehouse declares the Lab Leak is…

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32. The Power of Poetry with Russian-Ukrainian Filmmaker Albina Kovalyova. “Poetry Is An Oral Tradition”. 26:06

4d ago26:06

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Albina Kovalyova about two of her own poems, discussing poetry & filmmaking, the Russian & Ukrainian languages, and much more! Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website: https://www…

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Michael Shellenberger: Conspiratorial Propaganda 2:07:15

8d ago2:07:15

2:07:15

In this episode, Matt and Chris pour themselves a stiff drink and slip into the fever‑dream crossover of Jordan Peterson and Michael Shellenberger, a conversation that opens with the claim that Western Europe is now the single greatest threat to free speech; yes, croissants and GDPR apparently out‑authoritarian China and Russia. According to Shelle…

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Decoding the Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps 1:17:14

11d ago1:17:14

1:17:14

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 …

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Supplementary Material 26: Flint Dibble Interview, Bonding over Outgroup Hate, and Manly Sycophancy 1:14:04

14d ago1:14:04

1:14:04

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. Supplementary Material 26 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 01:53 Ol' Squeaky and Lex's horny poems 05:11 Eric Weinstein is still waiting for the call 09:26 Interview with Flint Dibble 11:05 …

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31. On Raglan Road: Patrick Kavanagh, Irish Poetry, Rural Poverty, Love, and Cultural Communication with Ann 30:38

18d ago30:38

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Ann Moroney, who is from Ireland, about the poem ‘On Raglan Road’ by Patrick Kavanagh (1904-1967). Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website: https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-po…

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Lex Fridman & Douglas Murray: The Wise Man from the Land of Peace 1:22:36

21d ago1:22:36

1:22:36

In this very special decoding, Matt and Chris revisit the wisdom of the internet’s favourite philosopher-warrior/political theorist, Lex Fridman, as he dives once again into the complex realities of the Ukraine war. Joining Lex is IDW hero and conservative commentator Douglas Murray, who actually offers some sensible insights on the specific topic …

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30. "To Be, Or Not To Be, That Is The Poem". Christopher Hamilton reads Shakespeare 21:32

25d ago21:32

21:32

In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Christopher Hamilton about the soliloquy ‘To be or not to be’ in Hamlet (Act 3, Scene 1) by William Shakespeare (1564 –1616) Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website: https://www.h…

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Supplementary Material 25: Ancient Pyramids, Sesame Street Monsters, & MORE Lab Leak Discourse 41:11

27d ago41:11

41:11

We embrace our hybridity, stare down Lovecraftian Donkey-Dragon hybrids, and enter into true Dialogos. Supplementary Material 25 01:06 DTG Grievance Mongering 02:25 Book Club Reflections 04:09 Important Health and Lifestyle Updates 09:51 Andrew Huberman's Trail of Death 17:14 Jeff Bezos and Media Control 25:04 Another exciting round of Lab Leak Dis…

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Mini Decoding: Back in the K-Hole 1:29:09

29d ago1:29:09

1:29:09

In this very special episode, Matt and Chris, despite swearing off any further Dr. K content after their previous three-part series, find themselves bleary-eyed and once again tumbling into the familiar depths of the K-Hole. Yes, they’re back with Dr. K, everyone’s favourite enlightened Twitch non-therapy therapist, now emerging from a self-declare…

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29. Spring Special: “Why My Dad Loved The Words of John Clare” with Richard 23:04

1M ago23:04

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Richard about a section of ‘The Shepherd’s Calendar’, ‘April’ and ‘I am’ by John Clare (1793 - 1864). Topics: John Clare’s keen eye for detail Richard’s Dad’s passing: the poem means so much to him since his Dad requested verses of Clare be read at his funeral. The struggle in John Clare’s life: mental…

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Gurometer: Naomi Klein 33:12

1M ago33:12

33:12

In the wake of our Naomi Klein episode, the masses have spoken. And like the responsible Gurometricians that we are, we've taken your feedback to heart and thus open this episode with a series of scientific and spiritual recitations. Then it's straight back into the sweet science—and mystical art—of Gurometry, as we test how well it measures up to …

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28. The Poem of Cuban Liberation with Raycel (& How Love Took Him Across The World) 24:01

1M ago24:01

24:01

In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Raycel, who is from Cuba, about the poem ‘Yo soy un hombre sincero’ by José Martí (1853-1895) as sung by Pablo Milanés (1942-2022). Topics of discussion: The political history of ‘Yo soy un hombre sincero’ by José Martí The poverty of life in Cuba (verses e.g. European countries) Raycel’s love story th…

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Naomi Klein: It was Neoliberal Capitalism all along! 3:23:50

1M ago3:23:50

3:23:50

In this episode, your favourite neoliberal Decoder shills take a break from managing the decline of late-stage capitalism to examine the insights of famed writer and renegade activist Naomi Klein. The focus is her latest literary offering, Doppelganger, where Klein wrestles with the existential dread of being confused with Naomi Wolf and uses that …

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27. Portuguese Poetry and The Spiritual Power of Writing Poetry with Miguel Royo 1:04:44

2M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Miguel Royo about Modern Portuguese Poetry and his own work: Miguel’s inner voice shifting language from Spanish to Portuguese The spirituality of writing poetry Elitism in British poetry communities How poetry should be shared Young people’s misconceptions about poetry Discover poetry through the hear…

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Special Supplementary Material: Two Psychologists, One Anthropologist, Three Beers 50:43

2M ago50:43

50:43

In this special quasi-crossover episode, we stare deeply into the abyss while enjoying a beverage with renowned psychologist and occasional podcast co-host, Mickey Inzlicht. P.S. The Decoding of Naomi Klein is coming next week! Two Psychologists, One Anthropologist, Three Beers 00:27 Introduction 05:57 Mickey's Sabbatical in Japan 12:13 Sensemaking…

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26. Vietnamese American Poet Ocean Vuong: The Pain & Joy In Making Art with Actor Chris Kelham 32:26

2M ago32:26

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Chris Kelham about the poem ‘Ars Poetica as The Maker’ by Ocean Vuong Topics of discussion: The pain and joy in making art - a challenge to God How human creativity beats AI The emotional depth of Chinese drama students compared to Western students “Everyone is in exile in their own skin and strives fo…

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Supplementary Material 24: Dialogos with Greek Gods, the Metaphysics of Pepe, and Red-Pilled Embarrassment 45:56

2M ago45:56

45:56

Chris and Matt confront their inner demons, manifest their personal deities, and dive into the Onto-Logos. Supplementary Material 24 00:00 Introduction 02:32 Matt's Surprise Shaming 06:39 Jordan Peterson's Inner Monologue Revealed 10:04 Trump on Ukraine 15:22 Sean Carroll explains US cuts to science funding 16:47 Bleak Prospects for the US 24:14 Ae…

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Supplementary Material 23: Content Shark Psychology, Rorschach Tweets, and the Art of Radicalisation 33:22

2M ago33:22

33:22

Chris and Matt have their models exploded, the maps ripped up, and their minds blown as the Gurusphere expands into exciting new territory. Supplementary Material 23 02:47 Chris Williamson blows our minds! 08:57 Content Predator psychology and motivational posting 12:28 Balancing the Scales 14:07 Eric Weinstein the master of Rorschach Tweets 20:26 …

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Chris Langan: The Smartest Person in the World with a 200 IQ! 2:58:11

2M ago2:58:11

2:58:11

In this episode, Matt finally gets his revenge on Chris by dragging him deep into the eccentric world of Chris Langan—the self-proclaimed possessor of a 200 IQ and creator of The Cognitive Theoretic Model of the Universe, yet another grand unifying theory of everything. Langan presents himself as an intellectual titan, offering mathematical, social…

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Decoding Academia 32: Do Babies REALLY like good guys? 35:06

2M ago35:06

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In this episode, Matt and Chris take a look at a recent developmental psychology paper on the social evaluation of young babies. Do they display a preference for agents who are nice to others or could they care less at the babbling age? This is a large-scale, multi-lab, preregistered replication effort of a rather influential paper so it ticks all …

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25. African Literature, Language, and Cultural Identity with Silindiwe from Zimbabwe 25:54

2M ago25:54

25:54

In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Silindiwe, who is from Zimbabwe, about the Birthday Song she wrote in Ndebele for her son, Mbulelo, when he was born. The languages in Zimbabwe English is considered the language of the elite in post-colonial Zimbabwe Spreading awareness of African literature Silindiwe: an ambassador for African litera…

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Supplementary Material 22: Tim Tams, Nazi Salutes, and AI Demonology 1:04:20

2M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

We immerse ourselves in the Dark Side of the Gurusphere and come out forever altered by what we've seen and praying for an escape from this demon-haunted world. 00:00 Introduction 01:38 Reverse Culture Shock in Australia 11:01 Tim Tams and Food Progress 12:14 Russia Today endorses Lex's statements on Zelensky 19:20 Elon Musk's Controversial Gesture…

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24. Parental Love vs Romantic Love & Why We Need the Arts in Schools! Rozâ Reads Her Own Poems 35:02

3M ago35:02

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Rozâ about two of her own poems ‘Mother’ & ‘My grandfather’s socks’: Topics of discussion: Parental vs Romantic Love Teaching Music Motivating children with creative projects The way creative teachers wish they could teach children The importance of the arts in schooling The vital importance of practis…

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Gurometer: Peter Thiel *Patreon Preview" 51:40

3M ago51:40

51:40

'Tis a New Year (sort of), and amidst all the chaos in the world, we thought we'd offer a small glimmer of light by making this Patreon episode available to everyone! If you enjoy it, consider joining us on Patreon—or not, it's your call! In this episode, Matt and Chris scry through the portents and ponder the apocalyptic insights of the tech and f…

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23. Liberté: "Take The Brave Step By Putting Your Thoughts Into Writing" with Quitterie 30:44

3M ago30:44

30:44

In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Quitterie about the poem ‘Liberté’ by Paul Éluard (1895-1952). Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website: https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you t…

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Peter Thiel: The Techno-Apocalypse is Nigh 3:08:23

3M ago3:08:23

3:08:23

In this episode, Matt and Chris tackle the big ideas—or at least the ones rattling around in Peter Thiel’s mind. Tech billionaire, venture capitalist, and political kingmaker, Thiel has long been a looming figure in Silicon Valley, known for his deep pockets, contrarian takes, and peculiar philosophical musings. But beneath the surface-level libert…

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The Wounded Bird Lex Fridman vs. The Evil Ukrainian Bot Farms 1:20:00

3M ago1:20:00

1:20:00

In this episode, we look at a recently released segment by Lex Fridman, where he reflects on his interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. We examine Lex’s self-presentation as a Christ-like figure—someone who is willing to suffer, feign naivety and ignorance, and even risk his life in the name of world peace—all while maintaining an e…

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Supplementary Material 21: The emergency snake, thought = secularised prayer, and Love and War 48:00

4M ago48:00

48:00

It's 2025, and the Gurusphere shows no signs of slowing down—so here we are, diving into some grim crossovers. This time, the bro-optimiser Andrew Huberman has teamed up with the chaos dragon himself, Jordan Peterson. Meanwhile, the ever-affectionate Lex Fridman finally scored an interview with Zelensky. Bret, however, remains preoccupied with Goli…

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Gurometer: Curtis Yarvin 17:17

4M ago17:17

17:17

Back once again with the dark art of Gurometry, we turn our sights to the bad boy of Silicon Valley—the mulleted maestro, the edgy eejit, Curtis Yarvin. A legend in his own mind, but how does he rank on the Gurosity scale? Join us as we dissect his essence across 11 factors, from his revolutionarily mundane and incoherent ideas to his dazzling abse…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Christopher Kavanagh Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Decoding the Gurus

Christopher Kavanagh and Matthew Browne

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The Elixir Poetry Podcast

Helen Wing

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Supplementary Material 27: Joe Rogan vs. Douglas Murray vs. Sam Harris vs. DTG 46:14

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32. The Power of Poetry with Russian-Ukrainian Filmmaker Albina Kovalyova. “Poetry Is An Oral Tradition”. 26:06

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Michael Shellenberger: Conspiratorial Propaganda 2:07:15

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Decoding the Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps 1:17:14

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Supplementary Material 26: Flint Dibble Interview, Bonding over Outgroup Hate, and Manly Sycophancy 1:14:04

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31. On Raglan Road: Patrick Kavanagh, Irish Poetry, Rural Poverty, Love, and Cultural Communication with Ann 30:38

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Lex Fridman & Douglas Murray: The Wise Man from the Land of Peace 1:22:36

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30. "To Be, Or Not To Be, That Is The Poem". Christopher Hamilton reads Shakespeare 21:32

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Supplementary Material 25: Ancient Pyramids, Sesame Street Monsters, & MORE Lab Leak Discourse 41:11

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Mini Decoding: Back in the K-Hole 1:29:09

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29. Spring Special: “Why My Dad Loved The Words of John Clare” with Richard 23:04

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Gurometer: Naomi Klein 33:12

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28. The Poem of Cuban Liberation with Raycel (& How Love Took Him Across The World) 24:01

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Naomi Klein: It was Neoliberal Capitalism all along! 3:23:50

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27. Portuguese Poetry and The Spiritual Power of Writing Poetry with Miguel Royo 1:04:44

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Special Supplementary Material: Two Psychologists, One Anthropologist, Three Beers 50:43

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26. Vietnamese American Poet Ocean Vuong: The Pain & Joy In Making Art with Actor Chris Kelham 32:26

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Supplementary Material 24: Dialogos with Greek Gods, the Metaphysics of Pepe, and Red-Pilled Embarrassment 45:56

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Supplementary Material 23: Content Shark Psychology, Rorschach Tweets, and the Art of Radicalisation 33:22

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Chris Langan: The Smartest Person in the World with a 200 IQ! 2:58:11

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Decoding Academia 32: Do Babies REALLY like good guys? 35:06

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25. African Literature, Language, and Cultural Identity with Silindiwe from Zimbabwe 25:54

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Supplementary Material 22: Tim Tams, Nazi Salutes, and AI Demonology 1:04:20

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24. Parental Love vs Romantic Love & Why We Need the Arts in Schools! Rozâ Reads Her Own Poems 35:02

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Gurometer: Peter Thiel *Patreon Preview" 51:40

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23. Liberté: "Take The Brave Step By Putting Your Thoughts Into Writing" with Quitterie 30:44

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Peter Thiel: The Techno-Apocalypse is Nigh 3:08:23

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The Wounded Bird Lex Fridman vs. The Evil Ukrainian Bot Farms 1:20:00

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Supplementary Material 21: The emergency snake, thought = secularised prayer, and Love and War 48:00

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Gurometer: Curtis Yarvin 17:17

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