This whole thing's got my head spinning... Iran and Greenland: it's absolutely insane how the climate apocalypse is driving international current affairs, and almost no news outlets will speak of it : r/collapse Norwegians told to prepare for wartime property seizures Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 26, 2026•16 min•Season 2Ep. 98
Abolish ICE Brooklyn Park police chief Mark Bruley: "We're hearing people being stopped with no cause & being demanded to show paperwork to determine if they're here legally. We started hearing from our police officers the same complaints. Every one of these individuals is a person of color.” : r/law Memo tells ICE officers they can enter homes without a warrant | AP News Feds Create Drone No Fly Zone That Would Stop People Filming ICE DHS claims its 'illegal' to film ICE agents, federal cou...
Jan 23, 2026•23 min•Season 2Ep. 97
A heatwave in Australia is causing a rapid increase in bush fires, which has already killed at least one and burned hundreds of structures. New research shows the oceans are warming at an accelerated rate (confirming what we already knew). 'Hectic' bushfires threaten rural towns in Australian heat wave Combining Modern and Paleoceanographic Perspectives on Ocean Heat Uptake | Annual Reviews ‘Profound impacts’: record ocean heat is intensifying climate disasters, data shows | Oceans | The Guardia...
Jan 22, 2026•11 min•Season 2Ep. 96
The government continues to release concerning data on the climate and infrastructure but gaslight us into what is or isn't causing it. NASA reports record heat but omits reference to climate change Department of Energy Releases Report on Evaluating U.S. Grid Reliability and Security | Department of Energy Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 21, 2026•11 min•Season 2Ep. 95
Is escalation inevitable - and where will it lead? Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 20, 2026•21 min•Season 2Ep. 94
See sources below: US justice department has released less than 1% of Epstein files, filing reveals | Jeffrey Epstein | The Guardian Justice Department Opens Criminal Probe Into Jerome Powell — Powell Responds. : r/law Q: Do you see any checks on your power on the world stage? Is there anything that could stop you? Trump: Yeah there's one thing, my own morality, my own mind. It's the only thing that can stop me. Q: Not international law? Trump: I don't need international law. : r/law Cop Used Fl...
Jan 16, 2026•18 min•Season 2Ep. 93
I discuss 3 different current topics, from NOAA models predicting a 2026 BOE, to eco-terrorism in Germany, to growing concern over fungal infections. CFSv2 Climate model is forecasting a blue ocean event in September : r/collapse Arctic: Sea-Ice Concentration/Extent – Zachary Labe Eco-sabotage in Berlin leaves tens of thousands without power : r/collapse Thousands in Berlin Go Days Without Power and Cell Service After Cables Are Set on Fire - The New York Times Please join us on Patreon for week...
Jan 15, 2026•15 min•Season 2Ep. 92
We frequently hear about the immediate disaster possibilities of the current US Imperialism on display. What happens if the US succeeds and is momentarily strengthened through the efforts? Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2026•18 min•Season 2Ep. 91
2025 was marked with epic losses in the UK and worldwide - from dramatic numbers in certain species, to declared extinctions of others. Don't worry though, Donald Trump ensured it was a good year... for white collar criminals. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2026•18 min•Season 2Ep. 90
I reflect on the changes in weather since I was a kid, and the potential effects it has on the Western US. I read from a blog detailing some of the complaints of the lower basin states, and a quick update on the drought situation in Iran. Experts shed light on concerning phenomenon impacting half of US: 'Lowest level' January 1, 2026 – Coyote Gulch Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 12, 2026•15 min•Season 2Ep. 89
This week in Fascism #11 Homan: “President Trump doesn’t have a limitation on his authority to make this country safe. There’s no limitation.” This is exactly how authoritarian regimes justify abuses of power. : r/law Trump says election should be canceled and warns there will be 'constitutional movement' - The Mirror US Withdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties that Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States – The White House Pentagon to c...
Jan 09, 2026•20 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Climate "optimism" hasn't worked. We're nowhere near net 0 targets, emissions are growing, and we're barreling towards a world above 2 and 3 degree Celsius. Optimism isn't hoping for the best - it's working towards the best for what's in our control. What is "ours to do"? Was 2025 the year that business retreated from net zero? | Energy industry | The Guardian Record fossil fuel emissions in 2025 despite renewables buildout, report says : r/collapse The end of 2025 must be the end of the inane r...
Jan 08, 2026•20 min•Season 2Ep. 87
The final installment of the look-back on the first 8 episodes. It's been fun for me to go back through them, and I hope it was insightful for you as well. Back to normal episodes tomorrow! Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 07, 2026•21 min•Season 2Ep. 86
I take a minute to rant about one way in which my views of collapse have changed over time, and then a quick discussion on episode 7. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 06, 2026•15 min•Season 2Ep. 85
A couple of quick thoughts on the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 05, 2026•13 min•Season 2Ep. 84
What has changed in the world of our financial system since 2020? I dig in and reflect on that episode here. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 02, 2026•22 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Today we get back to looking at the first 8 episodes, specifically episode 5 and my thoughts on Catabolic Collapse, 5 years later. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 31, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 82
Kellan joins to discuss what we might expect to see in 2026. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 30, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Kellan joined again for Part 2 of reflecting on some of the happenings in 2025. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 29, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Kellan joins me on the podcast for the first time in over a year to discuss some of the happenings from 2025. This will be a multi-part episode. Apologies for any audio inconsistencies - getting two people on again mixes things up and I'm still not trying to spend hours editing :p Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 26, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 79
My insights from episode 4 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 24, 2025•19 min•Season 2Ep. 78
In this episode we revisit episode 3, and discuss how it combines perfectly with episode 2 (Complex Society) to highlight vulnerabilities in our system. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 23, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 77
Continuing the exploration of the first 8 episodes, today we dive into episode 2. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 22, 2025•15 min•Season 2Ep. 76
Today we take a look back at the pilot episode of the podcast to talk about inspirations for the podcast, along with some regrets or changes I'd make if I could go back. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 75
Replaying Episode 8: Climate Change Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2025•41 min•Season 2Ep. 74
Replaying episode 7: Political Turmoil Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 17, 2025•40 min•Season 2Ep. 73
Replaying episode 6: The Financial System Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 16, 2025•50 min•Season 2Ep. 72
Replaying Episode 71: Catabolic Collapse Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2025•40 min•Season 2Ep. 71
Replaying Episode 4: Limits to Growth Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2025•56 min•Season 2Ep. 70
Replaying Episode 3: "Energy" Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 13, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 69
