I had the privilege this week of speaking with Dr. Janice Brahney, who is credited as being one of the first researchers to discover the severity of microplastic proliferation in the environment. From her website: "As an environmental biogeochemist, I work at the intersection of the ecological and geological sciences. I combine field, analytical laboratory, and quantitative modeling methods to establish fluxes, transformations, and the fate of elements and compounds in the environment. Thes...
Apr 09, 2025•33 min•Ep. 150
This episode contains the audio from an interview I was invited to do with the amazing Sarah Wilson for her Substack. She was gracious enough to allow me to share the audio with you all here as well! Bio: Sarah Wilson is a multi- New York Times and Amazon bestselling author, social philosopher, international keynote speaker, minimalist and philanthropist. She edited Cosmopolitan magazine Australia at 29, founded the global I Quit Sugar movement, hosted the most-watched TV serie...
Mar 31, 2025•43 min•Ep. 149
We know by now that collapse is happening and will continue - but who's fault is it? And is there any point in laying blame? Who should be held accountable, and how? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 21, 2025•29 min•Ep. 148
As a follow up to the previous episode "The end of the American Experiment", we take a look at The Butterfly Revolution, a blog article posted in 2022 by Curtis Yarvin, detailing the plan for how Donald Trump could seize power and dismantle democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2025•33 min•Ep. 147
You may have heard by now about Curtis Yarvin and the tech billionaire plan to rule the world. In this episode I break down the relationships and motives behind the current breakdown of democracy being witnessed in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 20, 2025•50 min•Ep. 146
Continuing the series of frequently asked questions, Kory discusses the commonly heard optimistic take that "Technology will pull through and get us out of this mess". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 07, 2025•24 min•Ep. 145
A continuation of our series of frequently asked questions about collapse. What will it actually look like and how will it affect individuals? A reminder that these episodes have not been published in the order they were recorded. Join us on Patreon for weekly bonus episodes here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 31, 2025•46 min•Ep. 144
What the future will be like (and more importantly - when) is a total guess. Sometimes, it's fun to give it a shot - this episode is meant for fun and a look at what I think the future could look like. These predictions are not to be taken seriously, and please, don't make any changes to your life because "Kory said...". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 13, 2025•40 min•Ep. 143
This is the 4th year we've done a year in review, looking back at the state of collapse through the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 31, 2024•52 min•Ep. 142
Kory's back! With a new format and renewed energy. Let's do this! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2024•40 min•Ep. 141
Kellan and Kory discuss the role that conspiracy theories play in the social aspect of collapse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2024•50 min•Ep. 140
The question has come up many times: What will happen to our nuclear sites in the event of a rapid collapse? Will it cause widespread meltdowns, which in turn end humanity and life on earth? Or is there absolutely nothing to worry about? We discuss the answer on today's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 09, 2024•50 min•Ep. 139
We've embarked on a journey through collapse into the year 2032, a world plagued by economic, climatic, and social upheaval. This episode is to announce our newest project on Patreon, which we call "The Last Broadcast". You can join us on Patreon here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 24, 2024•7 min•Ep. 138
Project 2025 is a nearly 1,000 page document explicitly stating the ways the GOP plans to disrupt democracy as we know it in the US. Kellan and Kory talk about the details of the paper and what it means for the US and the wider world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2024•49 min•Ep. 137
Upon first hearing the supposed tenets of the Longtermism movement, you may think it sounds wonderfully thought-out and worthy of support. Think again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 14, 2024•54 min•Ep. 136
Amongst the plethora of worries (or opportunities?) that AI presents, perhaps one of the most talked about recently is: Will AI take all our jobs? Kellan and Kory take the time to discuss different sides of the idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 135
Climate change consequences, conflict, political turmoil - you name it, 2023 had it. It was a wild year, and we just couldn't let it pass by without a recap! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 134
Kory and Kellan try to summarize all 133 episodes of Breaking Down: Collapse in just 80 minutes as an explanation of "Why We Need Resilience". Check out the new podcast Building Up: Resilience here on YouTube or search for the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 134
The time is finally here! Please join us on our new podcast called "Building Up: Resilience". You can find it wherever you listen to podcasts. See you there! Building Up: Resilience | Podcast on Spotify Building Up: Resilience | Podcast on Apple Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 23, 2023•7 min
Join us on Patreon here . Breaking Down: Collapse is finally coming to an end. Kory and Kellan share what that actually means and what they’re preparing to roll out next. They then listen to and discuss each of Kellan’s three rap songs about collapse! The character limit in the episode description won't allow us to include the song lyrics. Send us an email at breakingdowncollapse@gmail.com to request them. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 05, 2023•52 min•Ep. 133
It's pay to play! Apparently it's legal to pay the government to pass (or not pass) desired legislation. This episode focuses on how the wealthy corporations and individuals control the system. Learn More: Is Lobbying Good or Bad? | RepresentUs America’s lobbying addiction (brookings.edu) Lobbying: How the Wealthy and Business Get Their Way | Second Rate Democracy Corruption is Legal in America - YouTube Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 29, 2023•44 min•Ep. 132
I bet you didn't know that 10% of all emissions come from the fashion industry. Or that 75 million people are employed in manufacturing plants for the fashion industry, with only 2% of them being paid a living wage. This episode highlights these and many other global issues with fast fashion. Learn More: What Is Fast Fashion—and Why Is It a Problem? (treehugger.com) The 10 Essential Fast Fashion Statistics | Earth.Org The Fashion Industry Waste Is Drastically Contributing To Climate Change ...
Mar 22, 2023•42 min•Ep. 131
Today's youth are tomorrow's leaders. How do young adults feel about the future, and how does it compare to their elders? What do they feel their role is in the future of our world? Let's break it down! Learn More: Young People's Voices on Climate Anxiety, Government Betrayal and Moral Injury: A Global Phenomenon by Elizabeth Marks, Caroline Hickman, Panu Pihkala, Susan Clayton, Eric R. Lewandowski, Elouise E. Mayall, Britt Wray, Catriona Mellor, Lise van Susteren :: SSRN Tru...
Mar 15, 2023•48 min•Ep. 130
The impacts of climate change dramatically influence and are influenced by cyclical weather patterns. Future El Niño cycles have major implications on society at large. Learn More: Stronger El Niño events may speed up irreversible melting of Antarctic ice, research finds | El Niño southern oscillation | The Guardian What does the return of El Nino mean for the planet – and you? | The Straits Times The Global Impacts of El Niño | Water Resources Research Center | The University of Arizona United ...
Mar 08, 2023•26 min•Ep. 129
There's been much talk lately about the threat of H5N1 (Avian Influenza). In this episode we talk about what there is (and isn't) to fear about the virus, as well as we take a look at David Quammen's book "Spillover". Learn More: An Expert Says Why H5N1 Bird Flu Is Here to Stay (insider.com) 7 Reasons Diseases Are Spreading Faster These Days (insider.com) Emergence and Evolution of H5N1 Bird Flu | Avian Influenza (Flu) (cdc.gov) Airborne Transmission of Influenza A/H5N1 ...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 128
Can technology save us? Nah. Can it help us, though? Sure! Here's an example of a great technology with a lot of potential... but we don't think it answers all of life's problems. Learn More: Heat Pumps Can Lower Home Emissions, but Not Everywhere - Eos Heat Pumps Will Change Everything About Climate Change—and Not Enough (foreignpolicy.com) How Do Heat Pumps Work to Be the Ultimate Climate Techno-Fix? - Bloomberg Narendra Modi: India poised for five-fold rise in gas consumption |...
Feb 22, 2023•42 min•Ep. 127
How we cope with the knowledge of the future is deeply personal. In this episode we touch on 2 ancient Eastern philosophies that many use as a source of maintaining a healthy mental attitude. Learn More: Understanding Wuwei: The Daoist Art of Going With the Flow - YouTube Tao of Yoda: Based Upon the Tao Te Ching, by Lao Tzu: Kreger, D. W., Patacsil, Jamielly: 9780983309925: Amazon.com: Books Daoism: The Basics - YouTube Taoist philosophy What is Daoism? - YouTube https://education.nationalgeogra...
Feb 15, 2023•50 min•Ep. 126
It's no secret that capitalism doesn't take kindly to those caught in the feedback loop of homelessness. How will collapse affect homelessness, and how will homelessness affect collapse? Learn More: How a hard-working, middle-class family spiraled into homelessness - The Boston Globe (archive.ph) State of Homelessness: 2022 Edition - National Alliance to End Homelessness List of sovereign states by homeless population - Wikipedia The Homeless-Poor and the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Policy o...
Feb 08, 2023•43 min•Ep. 125
This week we discuss journalist and author Chris Hedges and his book "America, The Farewell Tour. Learn More: America: The Farewell Tour | Book by Chris Hedges | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster (simonandschuster.com) Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 01, 2023•39 min•Ep. 124
Consumer and national debts are growing exponentially. The unsustainable nature in which we borrow money in order to maintain our economic system is the perfect definition of a bubble. But when will it burst and what will it look like? Learn More: Americans’ household debt surpasses $16T for first time | The Hill Average American Debt: An Overview | First Republic Bank Household debt soars at fastest pace in 15 years as credit card use surges, Fed report says (cnbc.com) 17 Canadian Household Deb...
Jan 25, 2023•51 min•Ep. 123
