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The Unsociablists

Episode 11: Communism is a Four-Letter Word

Phil and Kyle talk about how anticommunism is just kind of the norm for our mainstream culture.

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How frequently have you heard anti-capitalist viewpoints expressed on CNN, in the New York Times, on the pages of the Washington Post, or from your car radio - tuned to the sultry, hushed tones of NPR's newsreaders? 

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Watchalong Bonus: Do Collaborators Dream of Cowardly Sheep?

Kyle & Phil watch Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 1, Episode 18 "Duet"

Episode Notes

In an episode that got pretty intense at times, Phil and Kyle discuss collaborators, who should be included among them, and the ways maybe they should be treated if the glorious revolution ever comes in minecraft. 

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Bonus: Poetry Corner w/ Daniel G

Daniel shares two poems "Negligence" and "Hope Springs"

Episode Notes

Phil and Kyle's good friend Daniel lays down some of his poetry for us!

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Episode 10: Same Old Song and Dance w/ Daniel G

Kyle, Phil, and Daniel loosely discuss the merits of culture and music as a revolutionary medium.

Episode Notes

Did liberals and conservatives win the culture war? Probably. Is it still (or has it ever been) an avenue toward change? Well... let's find out!

In a homogenized media landscape - where blockbuster films get funding to "correctly

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Watchalong Bonus: Very Obscure Family Comedy

Kyle and Phil watch The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 7 "Bart vs. Thanksgiving"

Episode Notes

Kyle and Phil are taking a stab at a fan favourite - and a favourite show of our own - The Simpsons. Take a trip with us to the far gone year 1990 to see how a single income family can somehow afford a beautiful house in the ever more beautiful Springfield. 

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Episode 9: One's Loneliest Number

Phil and Kyle break down the second level of our hierarchy of needs.

Episode Notes

The unsociable socialist crew go into peoples' needs of connectivity, community, and sanity. Sometimes we make sense, other times we let you decide if we make sense. A new bit makes it's debut and we hope you like it! 

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Watchalong Bonus: Mask Up (Twilight Zone)

Kyle & Phil watch a classic Serling-era Twilight Zone episode

Episode Notes

You are entering a world not of time and space but of cheese. Do away with your preconceptions of how one consumes media and plug in, for you are about to embark on a journey to... The Twiligh Zone Watchalong. 

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Episode 8: Taking Stock of Our Situation

Phil & Kyle talk over GameStonks and the Bezos stepping down.

Episode Notes

Phil & Kyle, upholding their lofty goal of posting twice a month, talk about one of the biggest news stories that came out of this new year (same as the old year) 2021.

GameStonks. 

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Watchalong Bonus: Mayor Lemon (Phineas and Ferb)

Jackie, Luci, Phil, & Kyle relive an old favourite cartoon

Episode Notes

We analyze, maybe too seriously at times, a children's show in which two gifted brothers elude their sister's attempts to get them in trouble. "She's the Mayor; Lemonade Stand" are two quick jaunts into the absurd world of Phineas and Ferb, but also have some common

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Episode 7: You Can't Win With a Hill

Electoralism and double deckers in official's toilets.

Episode Notes

Phil and Kyle take a look at the efficacy of relying on the folks in Congress to do literally anything for anyone. We definitely didn't plan the failed chud insurrection, but it did align pretty well with the release so...