In Episode 26, we discuss breakups in the age of cancel culture. We ask what happens when we think of cancellation as a form of intimate partner abuse, talk about why it is that some people can feel the need to control their ex-partners, and investigate how the Nexus promotes and protects this type of behaviour. Finally, we talk about some things we can do instead of cancelling our exes. Part of the Nobody’s Getting Cancelled series. Show Notes Episode 6 - Refusing to be Accountable: Responsibil...
Feb 26, 2022•1 hr 39 min
In Episode 25, we sit down with David Rovics, a musician, writer, and libertarian socialist from the United States. We discuss socialism, anti-fascism, internationalism, and the importance of building solidarity. We get into the experience of being cancelled and misrepresented on a large scale. Finally, we finish off the episode with David playing some of his songs for us. Part of the Replatformed series. Show Notes David's website David on Youtube This Week with David Rovics David Rovics on Cou...
Jan 30, 2022•1 hr 29 min
In Episode 24, we are joined by Dr. Maria Paredes, licensed trauma therapist and certified eating disorder specialist, out of the United States. We discuss cancel culture as it relates to therapy. How can therapists support cancelled people? How can cancelled people find supportive therapy? What happens when a canceller is in the therapy room? What happens when it's therapists doing the cancelling? This episode will be useful for therapists, and those seeking or in therapy alike. Part of the Tal...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 13 min
In Episode 23, we discuss the art of surviving cancellation. What are some ways to take real responsibility if you do feel like you've actually done something you regret? What is in your control and what isn't? What does it mean to accept things about your situation that you can't change? And most importantly, what are some ways to change the things you can? You can still have a beautiful life, even if you've been cancelled. Part of the Nobody’s Getting Cancelled series. Show Notes Jay's new zin...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 50 min
In Episode 22, we sit down with writer, podcaster and friend of the pod Molly Frances. We discuss socialism and the Nexus, corporate social media, American food culture, and mental health. We also talk about why it is important not to let your spirit be crushed by cancel culture. Part of the Talking Shit series. Show Notes Molly's Instagram Molly's Substack Molly's podcast, Out of the Woods Molly's Patreon John McWhorter's new book 'Woke Racism' Follow Fucking Cancelled on Instagram . Find merch...
Nov 13, 2021•1 hr 47 min
In Episode 21, we discuss accountability processes, and how they are often framed as alternatives to both the criminal justice system and cancel culture. We argue instead that they function as an extension of cancel culture, and do not effectively address situations typically covered by the criminal justice system. We offer an abolitionist critique of accountability processes, and suggest different approaches which are empowering for survivors, support real transformation, and acknowledge the re...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 44 min
In Episode 20, we talk socialist dreaming. Why is it important to dream? What do we gain from dreaming? How does the punitive and dogmatic atmosphere in 'social justice' circles restrict our dreams? And most importantly, what are our socialist dreams -- what does it look like in the world we want to win? SHOW NOTES: Capitalist Realism by Mark Fisher Some Remarks on Consensus by David Graeber Dmitri Lascaris' Ecosocialist Platform Follow Fucking Cancelled on Patreon. Find merch on our BigCartel ....
Sep 08, 2021•2 hr 6 min
In Episode 19, we're joined by friend of the pod Stevie Lang, a union organizer from Australia. We talk about what it's like working for a union, polyamory and BDSM, and raising a kid as a single parent. We also get into neoliberalism, the place of spirituality on the Left, and the fundamental human need for care. Part of the Talking Shit series. Show Notes 'The Triumph of Militant Liberalism w/ Cedric Johnson', The Jacobin Show 'Hold Onto Your Kids', by Gabor Maté Stevie's Patreon Stevie's Inst...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 31 min
In Episode 18, we sit down with Freddie deBoer, a writer out of Brooklyn, New York, USA. We discuss his classic piece "Planet of Cops" and the culture of constant recrimination and mutual surveillance that has taken hold of the left. We also get into free speech and why leftists should care about it, how to go about dismantling racism as a material, economic process rather than one of inner soul searching and HR trainings, and how to build socialism with freaky options. Part of the Talking Shit ...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 20 min
In Episode 17, we discuss Step Two. We break down the concepts and principles behind the step and share our own experiences with taking Step Two. We then talk about what the concepts and principles of Step Two might offer people trying to leave the Nexus. Finally we consider the lack of spirituality on the Left and consider what role spirituality might play in building socialism. Parts of the Half Measures Availed Us Nothing series. Show Notes The Big Book Red Enlightenment Podcast Follow Fuckin...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 47 min
In Episode 16, we break down the basics of attachment theory and the various attachment styles. We discuss the difficulty of developing secure attachment within the Nexus, the role of disorganized attachment in fundamentalism, and the importance of understanding attachment needs for socialists. Part of the Fucking Feelings series. Show Notes Clementine's Substack Hand-Holding “Supportive Touch” Leads to Less Pain Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving, by Pete Walker The Traumatic Impact of Me...
Jun 19, 2021•1 hr 35 min
In Episode 15, we discuss the third component of the Nexus, identitarianism. What do we mean by identitarianism and what are some of its characteristics? How do identitarian arguments work, and how do identitarian premises influence thought on the Left? Finally, we touch on alternative ways of addressing some of the difficult questions that identitarianism seeks to answer. Part of the Identity Crisis series. Show Notes Racecraft by Karen E. Fields and Barbara J. Fields Adolph Reed Jr's DSA Talk ...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 37 min
In Episode 14, we sit down with coach and consultant Africa Brooke, based in London, England, to discuss her open letter, 'Why I'm Leaving the Cult of Wokeness'. We talk about dogma, denialism, and the American-centrism in social justice culture. We discuss the frequent framing of critiques of cancel culture as a 'white thing'. We consider the phenomenon of vague accusations and we unpack the distinction between self-censorship and self-responsibility. Part of the Talking Shit series. Show Notes...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In Episode 13, we discuss the first of the 12 Steps. We break down the meaning of the step from our own experience, exploring it in relation to our recovery from addiction and alcoholism but also in a broader context. We think through how the spirit of Step One can offer freedom and acceptance in the face of cancellation. We also consider how Step One could be useful for those still caught up in cancelling. Admitting powerlessness is, paradoxically, how we find our power. Part of the Half Measur...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 25 min
In episode 12 we are joined by Jen Elizabeth, a harm reductionist and author out of Southern California. We discuss the principles of harm reduction, compassion as an antidote to shame, and the importance of respecting people's autonomy. We talk about meeting people where they're at, how sobriety and harm reduction approaches are placed in opposition to each other when they should be in solidarity, and how harm reduction can offer us ideas about what to do instead of cancel culture. Part of the ...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 33 min
In Episode 11, we sit down with Jah Grey, an award winning photographer from Toronto. We talk about Jah's photography: beautiful portraits of black men, that explore black masculinity through a lens that highlights vulnerability, complexity, and humanity. We also talk about cancel culture (especially within queer and trans spaces), abolitionism, and the importance of opposing dehumanization and disposability. Jah reminds us that transformation is possible but that it doesn't come through shaming...
Mar 13, 2021•1 hr 15 min
In Episode 10, we're joined by our friend Poplar Rose, a witch, writer, and herbalist living in BC, to talk about recovery from the trauma of cancellation. Poplar shares her experiences with cancellation, the sources of strength she found after her world fell apart, and the hope she holds for the future and offers to others. Part of the Experience, Strength, and Hope series. Show Notes Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Poplar Rose on Out of the Woods Poplar Rose on Holistic Trauma Heali...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In Episode 9, we offer a 101 on cancel culture: what is cancellation, how does cancellation work, and what are the different types of cancellation? We also explain why we call it a 'culture', and explain why we oppose it: it's cruel, it prevents the left from building power, and it moves us away from developing real solutions for addressing both conflict and abuse. Throughout we maintain a commitment to our principles by refusing to cancel the cancellers. Part of the Nobody’s Getting Cancelled s...
Feb 21, 2021•1 hr 59 min
In Episode 8, we sit down with US-based media psychologist Dr. Christine Marie to discuss her research paper titled The Traumatic Impact of Media Humiliation, Misrepresentation and Victim-Shaming on Narrative Identity and Well-Being. We unpack the traumatic impact of media campaigns of humiliation and misrepresentation, including Dr. Marie's findings that these campaigns produce symptoms indicative of Complex PTSD. We explore the psychological distancing and victim blaming methods people use to ...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 11 min
In Episode 7, we're joined by Aloiso Wilmoth, also known by his stage name He Valencia (and his IG handle moma.ps5), a techno DJ, socialist, and cultural commentator from the United States. We talk about the mess that is woke Instagram, the rise of hardcore racial essentialism on the identitarian 'left', and the deep need for materialist politics. We also get into issues like solidarity vs allyship and what the place of humour is in resisting the famously sanctimonious Nexus. Part of the Talking...
Jan 16, 2021•57 min
In Episode 6, we discuss different situations in which people hurt others and feel hurt by others, what distinguishes one type of such an experience from another, and what sorts of responses are appropriate. We unpack the terms ‘harm’ and ‘accountability’, often used in the Nexus but seldom defined, and tease apart some of the unstated assumptions underlying them. We offer a framework for understanding responses to situations of interpersonal discord, differentiating between responsibility, boun...
Dec 29, 2020•2 hr 11 min
In Episode 5, the second episode of cancel club, our true pal and father figure DJ Fraser joins us to talk 12 Steps. DJ is a professor, art historian, trans "elder", and unwavering snack daddy, and sits down with us to discuss emotional sobriety, 12 Step principles, and the place of trauma and shame in the Nexus. Part of the Cancel Club series. Show Notes The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Follow Fucking Cancelled on Instagram . Find merch in our shop . ClementineMorrigan.com JayLesoleil.com T...
Dec 12, 2020•1 hr 58 min
In Episode 4, we examine social media, a crucial component of the Nexus. We talk about our own relationships with social media and look at how it functions as an expression, and a tool, of neoliberal capitalism. We discuss how social media affects our bodies and our social behaviour, as well as its impact on the production of truth. Finally, we ask some hard-hitting questions: could it be that Clementine Morrigan is actually a member of QAnon? (QAnon has members, right?) Part of the Antisocial M...
Nov 27, 2020•2 hr
In Episode 3, our dear friend and comrade Tara McGowan-Ross — poet, multidisciplinary artist, and all-around bad-ass — joins us for Cancel Club. We talk all things cancel culture, spilling the dirt on times we've been cancelled, times our friends have been cancelled, and times we've cancelled others. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Ben Prunty, a good friend and tireless organizer, who left us too soon. Part of the Cancel Club series. Show Notes Tara's Instagram and Twitter Tara on Goo...
Nov 14, 2020•1 hr 50 min
In Episode 2, we reflect on the reception the pod has gotten so far. Then we discuss the recent Green Party of Canada leadership race, and examine in detail the eco-socialist platform of the runner-up, Dimitri Lascaris. Finally, we get into the cancellation of Stuart Parker, an academic, left-wing activist, and former leader of the BC Eco-Socialist Party -- and ask, following Kai Cheng Thom, if we can find sisterhood with those with whom we fundamentally disagree. Part of the Quest for the Offli...
Nov 01, 2020•1 hr 38 min
In Episode 1, we introduce ourselves and share some of our own experiences with cancel culture. We then explain the goals of the pod: first, to analyze and critique what we call the Nexus, a synthesis of identitarianism, cancel culture, and social media; second, to offer spiritual, emotional, and ethical insights into exiting the Nexus; and third, to move toward a different vision for the left, grounded in freedom, solidarity, and responsibility. Finally, we explore the principles which guide ou...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 45 min
