Survive the Jive podcast is about history and ancient religions and folklore. Hosted by historian Thomas Rowsell who is also a documentary film maker, this podcast focuses mainly on Indo-European cultures and most specifically on Germanic/Norse paganism. The podcast takes a holistic approach to programming that informs, educates and improves us. It sometimes covers scientific topics but is mainly concerned with pre-Christian religions of Europe. Sometimes the podcasts are based on videos fro ...
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Our culture is in crisis and I don’t trust woke universities and authoritarian governments to give us the solution. I examine modern culture through history and anthropology, as well as other sources like indigenous knowledge and common sense. This is a show for those who love academics but hate academia, and want to learn about social studies without the constraining limits of woke universities. Reach me on Discord, https://discord.gg/KhJgpMj6Jj and other sites: https://pod.link/1650280020, ...
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Neil Burridge is an accomplished sword smith and widely considered the greatest living smith of historical replica cast bronze swords and daggers. He has cast and forged hundreds of replica blades from Ancient Greek Mycenaean, to Nordic Bronze Age and Celtic style weapons. I visited him in his workshop to collect a special replica of one of the old…
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Eric Orwoll aka Aarvoll is an American Christian Platonist known for his YouTube channel. Eric's beliefs are more compatible with those of pagans than those of typical Christians are. I asked him about how a Platonic view of the One and objective good is compatible with a scientific view of evolution or a pagan view of tribal loyalty. We also discu…
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A review of Vilhelm Grønbech's seminal work on the religion and culture of ancient Germanic peoples. Grønbech was a professor of the history of religion at the University of Copenhagen in the early twentieth century. Grønbech looks at Norse, Lombardic, Anglo-Saxon, Gothic and Roman sources to identify a common Teutonic culture focused on luck, hono…
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Pagan Pilgrimage in Holy Europe with Aki Cederberg
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1:36:15Jive Book Review: I am joined by the Finnish author Aki Cederberg as we discuss his latest book Holy Europe, published in English in 2024 by Arcana Europa. The book is a travelogue in which Aki invites the reader to join him on a spiritual exploration of the continent, looking at ancient pagan holy sites, as well as places relevant to artists and…
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078 - Christian Mysticism is the Solution to Modern Problems
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1:36:59Patreon so I can keep doing this: https://www.patreon.com/IllegitimateScholar Scott Manion on Philosophy, Spirituality, and Modern Corruption In this episode of Illegitimate Scholar, Scott Mannion joins me. Scott is a former Australian filmmaker and director to discuss Christian Mysticism. He discusses how he left his former job based on the issues…
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077 - Uncovering European Origins | Yamnaya, Celts, Vikings w/ Survive the Jive
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1:29:46Origins of European Cultures & History Behind 'Survive the Jive' | Interview with Tom Rowsell Tom Rowsell, from the Youtube Channel: 'Survive the Jive' joins us on Illegitimate Scholar. He delves into the history of European peoples primarily during the pre-Christian era. He discusses the origins and significance of horse domestication, the evoluti…
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076 - The Psychology of Group Interactions
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1:17:46Exploring Group Dynamics and Organizational Culture with Brent Elwood and Aan Moore Brent Elwood, and Aodhan Moore join me on Illegitimate Scholar Podcast episode 76 to discuss group dynamics, organizational culture, and the influence of mythic archetypes on human interactions. They discuss their book, 'God Heroes and Groups Relational Dynamics Thr…
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075 - Anthropologist Exposes How Activists took over Anthropology
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1:15:02Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IllegitimateScholar Dr Weiss's Book (On the Warpath: My Battles With Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors): https://amzn.to/3EZktCf Dr Weiss on X: https://x.com/eweissunburied Controversy in Anthropology: Elizabeth Weiss on Repatriation, Academic Freedom, and Identity Politics In this episode, Elizabeth Weiss, a …
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The Middle Aged Werewolf: Paul Waggener
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1:20:09Fitness guru, life reform advocate and Heathen community leader Paul Waggener of the Wolves of Vinland joins me on JIVE TALK to discuss how to handle burnout, enduring hardship over time and staying true to your principles as you face the challenges of different stages of life. Paul's stuff is at OperationWerewolf.com Take the Starting Heathenry co…
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074 - Red Tail Hawk - Ancient Knowledge
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2:54:31Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IllegitimateScholar $5/MONTH Axios Fitness: https://axios-remote-fitness-coaching.ck.page/scholar Red Tail Hawk Talks Reincarnation, Ancient Apocalypse, and Serpent Symbolism | Illegitimate Scholar Podcast In Episode 74 of the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast, Red Tail Hawk shares his profound journey that began with an…
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073 - Central European History, Academia, & the Modern World
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2:59:54Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IllegitimateScholar ONLY $2/MONTH Axios Fitness: https://axios-remote-fitness-coaching.ck.page/scholar Central-European History, Academia, and a Personal Postcard Collection Stephan Sander-Faes X: https://x.com/sksanderfaes Postcard Collection Substack: https://espc.substack.com/ A Deep Dive into Central-European Hi…
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072 - Graham Hancock: Ancient Civilizations & Academia
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1:38:02Graham Hancock Fact Checking Flint Dibble Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEe72Nj-AW0 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IllegitimateScholar ONLY $2/MONTH Axios Fitness: https://axios-remote-fitness-coaching.ck.page/scholar Exploring Ancient Mysteries and Alternative Histories with Graham Hancock In this episode, acclaimed author and researche…
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071 - How We Decide What is True about Ancient Human History
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1:57:34Exploring Human Beliefs, Civilization Origins, and Racism - A Deep Dive Rebirth's Twitter: https://x.com/rebirthofthewo1 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IllegitimateScholar ONLY $2/MONTH Axios Fitness: https://axios-remote-fitness-coaching.ck.page/scholar Join me with rebirth of the Word to discuss the varying concepts of racism, and why people ho…
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Halloween special: Horror in History with Dave Martel
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1:11:18Halloween is a time for horror films but when did horror start? I am joined by Dave Martel on tonight’s Jive Talk in which we discuss how horror films have their precedents in early mythology and ghost stories. Get exclusive Heathen content on https://hearthfireradio.com/ Please support Survive the Jive: https://linktr.ee/SurvivetheJive Thumbnail a…
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070 - The Most Misunderstood Philosopher in History
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1:31:21Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IllegitimateScholar ONLY $2/MONTH Axios Fitness: https://axios-remote-fitness-coaching.ck.page/scholar Amanda: https://x.com/AjaxtheGriff Decoding Machiavelli: Insights, Influences, and Political Legacy Join us for an exploration into the life, works, and enduring influence of Niccolò Machiavelli. Delve into his int…
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It is about time for another Jive Talk AMA! STREAMED LIVE on YouTube and X on 11th October 2024 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/survivethejive Please support me: https://linktr.ee/SurvivetheJiveBy Survive the Jive
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Theurgy: Reaching the Gods Through Ritual
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1:31:17Jive Book Review of Theurgy and the Soul by Gregory Shaw, Professor of Religious Studies at Stonehill College. In this work he outlines the philosophy and ritual practise of Iamblichus of Syria (ca. 240 325), whose teachings set the final form of pagan spirituality prior to the Christianization of the Roman Empire. Theurgy literally means "divine a…
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069 - The Search for Civilizations Among the Stars
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1:36:13Alien Archaeology. I am joined by Aelthemplaer, not Luthemplaer. He tells me about how to find life or civilizations on other planets. What signs scientists look for and what conditions are best. What scientific methods are used, how we would know. The differences in possible life forms like silicon versus carbon. He tells me about some strange ano…
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How does one interpret the hidden meaning of a pagan myth? Some wise Platonist pagan authors help us to understand this, since they explained it in plain writing. One such author is Sallust aka Sallustius the neoplatonist, others include Emperor Julian and Plotinus. In this video I look at how Sallust's writing on the gods and the cosmos help us to…
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Linguist Reveals Ancient Influences in Modern Languages
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2:13:07Another Livestream! New full episode coming soon with Aethemplear Find me on youtube as well! Lots happening there. https://www.youtube.com/@Illegitimate_Scholar?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.patreon.com/IllegitimateScholar ONLY $2/MONTH Today I am joined by Doc Brown, a PhD linguist, again to discuss linguistics. Language has a huge impact on how…
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Eat Like Your Ancestors with Raw Egg Nationalist
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1:10:54Raw Egg Nationalist aka Charles Cornish-Dale joined me for a special Jive Talk. We discuss the dietary impact of the Neolithic agricultural revolution, the proliferation of lactose tolerance with Yamnaya DNA, and the changing diets of Medieval Europe. Follow REN here: https://lnk.bio/RAWEGGNATIONALIST Please support Survive the Jive: https://linktr…
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What is English Identity? Does England Exist?
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13:33Some people are saying the English have no identity or culture of their own. Others are trying to ban the term "Anglo-Saxon" from academic discourse. Why is England under attack? Starting Heathenry: https://startingheathenry.thinkific.comBy Survive the Jive
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068 - American Indian Experience: Past, Present, & Future
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1:26:11Exploring Native American Heritage, cultural preservation, and Mystical Legends Twitter: https://x.com/Bugimus In Episode 63 of the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast I am joined by Bugs Mitchell, member of the Chippewa tribe in Wisconsin's Bad River Band, to explore Native American heritage and identity. Bugs discusses reconnecting with his tribe, recla…
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How Language Contact = NEW Languages | IS Livestream
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1:29:08Today Doc Brown comes back to discuss pidgin and creole languages as well as some other language contact facts. He is a PhD linguist who has been back several times. Talking Back, Talking Black: https://amzn.to/3zd3p9l Doc's Twitter: https://x.com/Altphilologe https://www.patreon.com/IllegitimateScholar ONLY $2/MONTH Other Links: link.space/@Ill_Sc…
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IS Livestream - How Languages Change, Evolve, and Relate
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1:25:29Taken directly from youtube livetsream, so better there with the visual aids, but a good conversation nonetheless Find it on youtube and subscribe if you aren't already Today, I am joined by a Linguist to Discuss Language Typology. We are going to discuss how languages are related to each other, how we know, and why it's important. This discipline …
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067 - Why Jesus is More Relevant Today Than Ever
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1:11:23The Intersection of Faith, Culture, and Knowledge with David Gornoski In this episode, Illegitimate Scholar is joined by David Gornoski, host of 'A Neighbor's Choice,' to explore anthropology, mimetic theory, and the intersection of faith, culture, and knowledge. David discusses the role of Christianity in shaping societal values, the implications …
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066 - The Decline of Gender Norms & Rise of Egalitarianism
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1:15:42I am very sorry for the delay. A lot of indecision about what I want to be producing going forward. Standalone Youtube Videos coming more often. Will likely move podcast to once every 2 week, but with more content on Twitter and Youtube. Trying to find ways to stream more but without risk of being shut down (cannot believe this happened on a 50 yea…
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Educator to Entrepreneur: The Art of Purpose
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1:10:43In this episode, I talk to Art of Purpose and he shares his journey of going from a Public school teacher to self employed millionaire. Dino and I discuss Teaching, the issues with public school, mindset, and finding your purpose. Art of Purpose is a social media consultant, and I learned a lot of my Twitter knowledge from him. I highly recommend p…
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Polemos: The Dawn of Pagan Traditionalism is a book by Russian author Askr Svarte which attempts to describe how European pagan religion can be practiced in a way consistent with the philosophy of Radical Traditionalism aka Perennial Philosophy. This episode of the Jive Book Review looks at its strengths and weaknesses. Condense lengthy texts into …
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064 - Political Organization Over Time 🛖🏛 w/ Dimes
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1:21:38Exploring Societal Collapse, Autonomous Communities, and Network States | Illegitimate Scholar Ep. 64 In Episode 64 of the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast, I'm joined by Dimes from Blood Satellite to discuss civilization collapse, social constructs, and the rise of network states. We examine the differences between hunter-gatherer societies and modern…
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063 - Cultural Insights Through Historical Linguistics
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1:17:05Cultural Interactions, Linguistic Evolution, and Societal Unrest: A Deep Dive Wandering Humanist Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ZVwUikzLyK72s6HAoxdzg Doc Brown Twitter: https://x.com/Altphilologe In Episode 63 of the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast, I am joined by Doc Brown of the Wandering Humanist. Join us as we delve into historical li…
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Astrological Ages, Calendars, and Bitcoin Decoded with Glass Delusions | Ep. 62 Illegitimate Scholar Podcast Join us in Episode 62 of the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast as Glass Delusions explores the intricate connections between astrology, the Gregorian calendar, and Bitcoin. Discover how the Catholic Church's Gregorian calendar may have anchored u…
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061 - Reclaiming Masculinity in the Modern World
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1:23:04Defining Modern Masculinity: From Cultural Shifts to Classical Education Will Spencer Youtube: @renofmen Will Spencer Website: renofmen.com I am joined on the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast by Will Spencer from the Renaissance of Men podcast. We he engage in a dialogue around modern masculinity, societal changes, and cultural impacts. We into the rol…
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060 - Fat Culture and its Consequences
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1:18:00Axios Fitness Signup Link for Axios Fitness: https://axioscoaching.outgrow.us/axioscoaching-24 I, Illegitimate Scholar and JD Sterker delve into the negative impacts of modern lifestyles on physical and mental health, highlighting the Axios Fitness solution. Through a conversation with JD Sterker, founder of Axios Fitness, we critique societal norm…
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IS Geopolitics: Africa Update w/ Brad Pearce
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59:14Brad Pearce joins me on IS Geopolitics. We discuss The United States Military being forced out of Niger and most of the Sahel and the crucial $100 million dollar military drone base being taken by Russian forces. This follows last year's American funded coup. This area of the world is key for American foreign policy and is one of many areas in the …
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059 - Alaric: Propaganda and its Consequences
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1:29:23Dissident Review Volume 5 Including my article on Propaganda: https://www.dissidentreview.com/#/ "True History of the American Revolution" for the Bookclub w/ Typo: https://amzn.to/3UPZ8kc Alaric the Barbarian who edits the Dissident Review joins me for episode 059 of the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast. This podcast episode brings together comprehens…
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I delve into a conversation with Max from WBS Apparel about the brand's approach to community-focused collaborations and merchandise. It further explores the impact of commercial endeavors on fandoms, particularly within the Warhammer community, and the cultural and historical significance tied to global empires, focusing notably on China's histori…
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Genetic Origin of the Indo-Europeans: Yamnaya/Sredny Stog
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58:10A new paper called The Genetic Origin of the Indo-Europeans (2024) reveals that the Proto-Indo-European languages originated in the Yamnaya and Sredny Stog cultures of Ukraine and South Russia. The split of PIE languages from Anatolian languages is revealed to have taken place on the steppe. Sredny Stog DNA is found in Hittite samples proving the r…
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057 - Politics of Identity w/ The Prudentialist
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1:32:32Identity, Multiculturalism, and Societal Shifts Written by AI for Keywords and Simplicity. (Do not blame me for how it sounds college liberally) Prudentialist Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrudentialist Prudentialist Substack: https://theprudentialist.substack.com/ I, Illegitimate Scholar, together with the Prudentialist discuss identity, mu…
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056 - Meta Prime and Navigating the New World 🌎
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1:33:43https://metaprime.substack.com/ A rich examination of personal responsibility, self-improvement, and the critical reassessment of societal norms. Significance of breaking free from mainstream narratives, the role of social media in supporting personal awakenings, and the journey towards spiritual and intellectual enlightenment. This episode critiqu…
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The Origin and Spread of Germanic Folk: NEW DNA evidence
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1:08:59In this Jive Talk I shall discuss the findings presented in the preprint of the new paper from McColl and colleagues entitled ‘Steppe Ancestry in western Eurasia and the spread of the Germanic Languages’. What does it tell us about where Germanic has its roots, how it spread in the Bronze Age, Iron Age and Migration era? How Germanic were the Lomba…
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IS Geopolitics: Haiti's Civil War w/ Brad Pearce
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1:00:44BONUS EPISODE BECAUSE I LOVE YOU GUYS. THANKS SO MUCH FOR LISTENING. We discuss the situation in Haiti and the current news. The Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned and leadership is up in the air as gangs and government troops face off. The presumed leader is a former National Police officer, named Barbecue. The situation has deteriorated into…
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055 - Why an Italian Zoomer Converted to Buddhism
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2:12:32Why an Italian Zoomer Converted to Buddhism This is the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast and this week I interview Theravada Buddhism practitioner, Angelo. Originating from Italy, Angelo narrates his transition from Catholicism to embracing Theravada Buddhism, discussing its practices, impact on morality, and viewpoints on gender roles, compared to Nic…
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Basil Neobactrian, a "gay" Celibate Muslim Afghan-American Anti-left Marxist. We discuss the New Right. We discuss The concept of identity being tied to sexuality at all. Hence the "gay". We talk about why he is an EX leftist and still considers himself Marxism. We touch on Marxist theory and its uses and discuss the Political concept of Materialis…
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Returning to the topic of the highest god, Odin. First I address why the Romans weren't entirely wrong when they compared him to Mercury/Hermes. Then I present my theory about how Odin learned the nine sacred songs called Galdra and why this is related to his role as the god of the runes. The dankest god, Odin, and esoteric theories go together lik…
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053 - American Expat on the Asian Steppe
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1:20:32I, Samuel Urban, the Illegitimate Scholar talk to Rogue Philosopher, an American who emigrated from New Jersey to Central Asia. The discussions center around his experiences of the distinct nomadic traditions, local business dynamics, religious beliefs, and unique practices like bride kidnapping, and the outlook on life in Kyrgyzstan. Rogue Philoso…
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052 - Irish & Nordic Diaspora w/ NordHugr
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1:44:24Nordic, Irish, and Indigenous Cultures Samuel Urban of Illegitimate Scholar has a Conversation with Nordhugr, on the value and preservation of cultural identities. We discuss the Differences between the Irish and Celtic Diaspora in the United States and Canada and the Scandinavian Nordic Diaspora. We Discuss cultural anthropology. The discussion br…
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051 - Political Patronage w/ Bog Beef & Maarek
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2:07:31Bog Beef and Maarek of the Good Ol Boyz Podcast Join me to discuss Patronage and its relation to Cultural Anthropology. We discuss the breakdown of China in the 19th century, the difference between a Mafia and a Government and that leads into the concept of power and legitimacy in the post Civil War South, Reconstruction. We discuss power struggles…
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Fake Black History at Stonehenge and on the Mary Rose
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55:38Brixton's Brilliant Black British History exhibition at Black Cultural Archives, south London, is rewriting our history to suit their agenda. Visitors are informed that “the very first Britons were Black” and that “Britain was black for 7,000 years before” white people arrived. The exhibit was based on a book which claims Stonehemge was built by bl…
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Why do some people have blue eyes? What is the evolutionary advantage of having blue eyes? Where did blue eyes evolve? Blue eyes have piqued curiosity for centuries, standing out as a mesmerising and rare trait among humans. Discover the underlying science behind blue eyes as we explore various theories and genetic factors that contribute to their …
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