Best Stephen Kinsella Podcasts (2025)

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The Making of CRAZY RHYTHMS by The Feelies - featuring Glenn Mercer and Bill Million 1:31:50

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For the 45th anniversary of The Feelies’ classic debut album, Crazy Rhythms, we take a detailed look at how it was made. After the band formed as The Outkids in Haledon, New Jersey in 1976, Glenn Mercer, Bill Million and Dave Weckerman started playing with brothers Keith Clayton and Vinnie DeNunzio. They changed their name to The Feelies as they st…

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Writer's Room with Ann Dombroski and Deborah Pike 1:00:06

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In Australian Book Lovers podcast episode 139, Veronica and Laurie are back in the Writer's Room, diving into suspense and speculative fiction with Ann Dombroski and lifting the contemporary theatre curtain with Deborah Pike, two authors with some unexpected things in common. Intro - 0:57 Deborah Pike Bio - 2:58 Ann Dombroski Bio - 4:03 Book Spotli…

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The Geneva Conventions and the Third World - Srinivas Burra 45:25

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr Simon McKenzie talks with Associate Professor Srinivas Burra about the Third World and the Geneva Conventions. They discuss the value of taking a Third World perspective of international law, and how being attentive to the view from these State helps explain the form and operation of international humanitarian law…

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KOL465: Sheldon Richman on Corporations, Limited Liability, Price Controls, Thickism, Abortion, Pipes 1:13:38

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Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 465.GROK SHOWNOTES: [0:00–9:16] In this engaging episode of the Kinsella on Liberty podcast, Stephan Kinsella and Sheldon Richman tackle the contentious issue of pharmaceutical price controls under Trump’s executive order, questioning their equivalence to traditional price controls that distort markets. Kinsella…

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Author John Kinsella 1:47:25

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Episode #138 has Veronica and Laurie delivering industry news and events, and getting sidetracked on their favourite authors and the meaning of bildungsroman. Laurie shares a fabulous interview with prolific Australian author John Kinsella. Book Spotlights: After the Great Storm by Ann Dombroski - Speculative Fiction Thriller The Unintentional Medi…

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EP. 173 – Kerry Lawlor (The Workplace Collective) 1:02:02

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In a profession that celebrates achievement and relentless work ethic, what happens to the mental and physical wellbeing of those caught in this culture? Following our previous exploration of the mental health crisis in the legal community, this episode delves deeper into practical solutions. Join host Teneé Frazier as she welcomes Kerry Lawlor, ps…

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The Geneva Conventions at sea - André Smit (ICRC) 53:28

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Send us a text As part of the 75th anniversary series on the Gevena Conventions, Lauren Sanders speaks to André Smit - the ICRC Regional Legal Adviser on Maritime Matters (Asia-Pacific) when he visited Australia in September 2024. They discuss the applicability of Geneva Convention II (GC II) on the Amerlioraton to the region and challenges for sta…

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Writer's Room with Frances Mackay and Rick LeCouteur 1:01:11

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In episode 137 Veronica and Laurie are in the Writer's Room with wonderful picture book authors Frances Mackay and Richard LeCouteur. Both generously share their experience, their passion for picture books, tips for educating and entertaining children, and advice for authors. Intro - 0:57 Frances Mackay Bio - 3:25 Richard LeCouteur Bio - 6:35 Child…

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Episode 6: Orbs, Orbs, Everywhere 1:13:30

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Send us a text In this episode, we're focusing on the enigmatic phenomenon known as 'Orbs'. We meet Dennis Da Silva, an award winning film-maker, music producer and creative director who has had some unique experiences with Orbs and also has some interesting ideas about what they could be. UFOs? Alien drones? Elemental Spirits? Ghosts? Have a liste…

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KOL464 | Law, Rights and Hoppe | Tyrants’ Den Ep 4

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Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 464.I appeared on the new show Tyrant's Den a few days ago. It was released today (May 2, 2025) along with the other initial episodes.Chat GPT shownotes:In this engaging episode of The Tyrants' Den, host and guest delve into a wide-ranging discussion with Stephan Kinsella, a leading libertarian legal theorist an…

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KOL463 | Contracts, Usury, Fractional-Reserve Banking with André Simoni 1:39:41

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Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 463.A followup discussion with André Simoni of Brazil about some questions he had about applying my/Rothbard’s title-transfer. See also KOL457 | Sheldon Richman & IP; Andre from Brazil re Contract Theory, Student Loan Interest Payments, Bankruptcy, Vagueness, Usury.Grok Shownotes: 0:00–29:42] In this episode of …

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EP. 172 – Harriet Wistrich (Centre for Women's Justice) 36:04

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Who protects women when the very systems that are supposed to protect them, like the police and the broader legal system, refuse to, or even worse, are causing the harm in the first place? This episode's guest has been fighting against the systemic challenges women face in securing justice for decades. And she has some extraordinary stories to tell…

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Author Stephen Downes 1:26:51

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In Episode 136 Veronica and Laurie bring you industry news and events from the world of publishing including the Understanding Australian Readers Report from Australia Reads, and how to find your own writing group. They share more treasures from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows and dive down twisty writing rabbit holes. Plus Laurie interviews auth…

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KOL462 | CouchStreams After Hours on Break the Cycle with Joshua Smith (2021): Hoppe’s Michael Malice Helicopter Photo, Scooter Rides with Sammeroff, Mises Caucus Hopes, the Loser Brigade 25:44

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Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 462.I previously appeared on Joshua Smith's Break the Cycle, in July 2021 (KOL349 | CouchStreams Ep 58 on Break the Cycle with Joshua Smith). I had forgotten but we also did a short "CouchStreams After Hours" segment for subscribers which was, and still is, behind a paywall. We discussed various things—my scoote…

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KOL461 | Haman Nature Hn 119: Atheism, Objectivism & Artificial Intelligence

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Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 461.This is my appearance on Adam Haman’s podcast and Youtube channel, Haman Nature (Haman Nature substack), episode HN 119, “Stephan Kinsella Expounds on Philosophy And The Life Well Lived” (recorded Feb. 6, 2025—just before the Tom Woods cruise). We discussed philosophy and rights; my legal and libertarian car…

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KOL460 | Rant about the “China is Stealing Our IP” Myth

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Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 460.I mean the title says it all. I kept getting interrupted by calls and deliveries. Oh well, what you gonna do.Links/Resourceshttps://youtu.be/rnDe920Ce40China and IP "Theft" Lacalle on China and IP “Theft” All-In Podcast Concern over China and IP “Theft” More of the “China is Stealing Our IP” nonsense Tweet b…

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KOL459 | Twitter Spaces: Jack Dorsey, Elon Musk, Libertarian Property Rights, and the Case for Abolishing Intellectual Property

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Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 459.In response to lots of froth on Twitter related to Jack Dorsey's call to "delete all IP law," which was echoed by Elon Musk (Musk and Dorsey: “delete all IP law”) I decided to attempt to host an impromptu Twitter Spaces about this. After overcoming some technical glitches, here is the result (and thanks to @…

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The Making of THE MONITOR by Titus Andronicus - featuring Patrick Stickles 2:32:38

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For the 15th anniversary of the second Titus Andronicus album, The Monitor, we take a detailed look at how it was made. After Patrick Stickles founded Titus Andronicus in Glen Rock, New Jersey in 2005, he worked with a rotating group of musicians, many of whom he had known in high school. By the time they were ready to record their first album, the…

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KOL458 | Patent and Copyright versus Innovation, Competition, and Property Rights (APEE 2025)

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Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 458.The meat of this talk is only about 15 minutes, if you skip the first couple minutes of setup and the Q&A at the end.GROK SHOWNOTES: In this episode of the Kinsella on Liberty Podcast (KOL458), recorded on April 7, 2025, at the APEE 49th Meeting in Guatemala City, libertarian patent attorney Stephan Kinsella…

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Author S.F. Sowter 1:32:26

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In episode #135 Veronica and Laurie dissect what goes into creating a great story villain, and share news, events and grants for the writing community. Laurie gets the long straw and has a chat with fabulous sci-fic and fantasy author S.F. Sowter. Book spotlights: A Night So Dark and Full of Stars by Nikky Lee - fantasy/sci-fi/horror The Rarkyn's F…

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Episode 5: The Vanishing Church & Other Stories 38:53

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Send us a text Tonight we meet Christine from Bedford in the UK. Christine is a lovely lady – a mother, grandmother and widow – she’s in her very early 80’s and sharp as a tack. She starts by telling us about something mystifying that happened to her in the 1960’s whilst on holiday in Rimini, Italy. This might just be a Bonafide case of a ‘time sli…

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KOL457 | Sheldon Richman & IP; Andre from Brazil re Contract Theory, Student Loan Interest Payments, Bankruptcy, Vagueness, Usury 2:10:10

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Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 457.I had been meaning to talk to my old friend Sheldon Richman, of the Libertarian Institute and TGIF column, about his own IP Odyssey, as he's always been great on this issue, (( My IP Odyssey; as quoted in “Your failed business model is not my problem”; Sheldon Richman, “Patent Nonsense," IP Debate Breaks Out…

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EP. 171 – Rebecca Haw Allensworth (The Licensing Racket) 50:31

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Most people would agree that lawyers and doctors should have professional licenses and oversight to protect the public from malpractice. But does the licensing system actually serve its intended purpose? In this episode, join host Janelle Wrigley for an insightful conversation with Professor Rebecca Haw Allensworth of Vanderbilt Law School, as she …

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KOL456 | Haman Nature Hn 109: Philosophy, Rights, Libertarian and Legal Careers

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Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 456.[Update: see various biographical pieces on my publications page, including Alan D. Bergman, Adopting Liberty: The Stephan Kinsella Story (2025).]This is my appearance on Adam Haman’s podcast and Youtube channel, Haman Nature (Haman Nature substack), episode HN 109, "Stephan Kinsella Expounds on Philosophy A…

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Author Tina Strachan 1:29:41

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In episode #134 of the Australian Book Lovers podcast, Veronica and Laurie chat industry news, writing events, trends in Australian book sales. Plus made up words from John Koenig, a shout out to Holden Sheppard for the launch of Invisible Boys on Stan, and a delightful interview with super early rising, middle-grade author Tina Strachan (no relati…

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EP. 170 – Stephen Kinsella (Law for Change) 31:50

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Those who could benefit most from the legal system are often those least able to access it. As this episode's guest, Stephen Kinsella, notes, "There are only so many cake stalls and jumble sales you can have in a local community, in order to raise funds to pay a lawyer." So that's where his organisation, Law for Change, steps in – as a Community In…

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KOL455 | Interview with my Patent Mentor, Bill Norvell, about Patent Law and Our Days Together 1:32:26

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Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 455.I interviewed/had a discussion with my first IP law boss today, William C. (Bill) Norvell, Jr., about our time together when I was a new lawyer, his love of opera and so on, and his views on politics, war, Trump, and his views on the patent and IP system based on his years of experience as a patent prosecuto…

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The Making of SET YOURSELF ON FIRE by Stars - feat. Torquil Campbell, Amy Millan, Evan Cranley... 2:06:14

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For the 20th anniversary of Stars’ breakthrough third album, Set Yourself on Fire, we take a detailed look at how it was made. After Torquil Campbell and Chris Seligman grew up together in Toronto, they formed Stars when they were living in New York City. Their first album, Nightsongs, was made with the help of their friends in Metric and several g…

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Episode 4: Philip Kinsella / Psychic Medium, UFO Researcher & Author 1:09:07

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Send us a text In this fascinating episode we meet Philip Kinsella - a renowned UFO researcher, alien experiencer, award-winning psychic medium, and celebrated author. Philip's fascination with the unexplained began with a powerful and traumatic personal encounter with what he believes was a non-human intelligence, sparking a lifelong journey into …

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KOL454 | Debating Various Issues of Interest to Objectivists and Libertarians on The Rational Egoist (Michael Liebowitz)

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Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 454.My recent appearance on The Rational Egoist. (Spotify; Youtube)Shownotes:Michael engages in a lively debate with Stephan Kinsella, a libertarian theorist and anarcho-capitalist, as they explore key issues that divide Objectivists and libertarians. They discuss topics such as intellectual property, the role o…

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EP. 169 – Dan Nardello (Nardello & Co.) 48:36

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In this episode, Dan Nardello, the founder of top-tier investigative firm Nardello & Co., speaks with host Teneé Frazier about the evolving role of private investigations within the legal industry. They discuss the increasingly sophisticated nature of investigations, their essential role in complex litigation and dispute resolution, and the need fo…

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Writer's Room with Bronwyn Frazer and Adrian Emery 1:06:16

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In episode 133, Veronica & Laurie tap into the inner worlds of two wonderful non-fiction authors. Bronwyn Frazer and Adrian Emery share their life and writing stories, philosophies and reflections on life purpose. It's a wide-ranging chat that gives listeners an opportunity to look at life from a different angle. Intro - 0:57 Bronwyn Frazer Bio - 2…

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KOL453 | Objections to Argumentation Ethics, Libertarian Property Rights, Scarcity, Intellectual Property: Discussion with a Student 1:33:05

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Kinsella on Liberty Podcast: Episode 453.I was approached recently by my old friend, legal scholar and philosopher David Koepsell (a fellow opponent of IP who appeared on the John Stossel show with me a few years back), (( KOL308 | Stossel: It’s My Idea (2015). )) as one of his students at Texas A&M, Eliot Kalinov, was interested in my and Hoppe's …

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Author Diane Clarke 1:45:05

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In episode #132 of the Australian Book Lovers podcast, Veronica and Laurie chat industry news (so many events), story seeds, editing and the fabulous K.M. Allan's latest blog which has tips for overcoming author burnout. Veronica interviews the wonderful author Diane Clarke about mystery, history and the inspiration behind her writing. Laurie revie…

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EP. 168 – Abimbola Johnson (UK Police Independent Scrutiny & Oversight Board) 58:40

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The world can feel hopelessly polarised at times, especially on topics such as racism and criminal justice. If your spirits need lifting, and if you need reassurance that respectful dialogue is possible, even if people disagree with each other, then this episode is for you. Abimbola Johnson, a barrister at London's Doughty Street Chambers, speaks w…

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Episode 3: Hells Bells & Other Ghostly Experiences 1:12:16

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Send us a text In this episode we meet Dustin Grammar, a filmmaker, writer and musician from Alabama, US. Dustin shares a series of short but mystifying personal encounters with supernatural forces. From EVPs captured on recording devices to heavy boots on stairs and possible cigar smoking phantoms, his stories are equal parts entertaining and thou…

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EP. 167 – Kent Halkett (Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services) 47:17

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In a recent survey, 79% of legal professionals said they felt the profession had negatively affected their mental health. And over 15% had even considered suicide. These are two of the worrying statistics we learned from this episode's guest, Kent Halkett. Kent is an attorney with the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services who has written articles a…

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