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  1. 3D AGO

    Ep. 24 - Iran (So Far Away)

    So what should the everyman think about Iran? Auguste is primed and ready to trust the plan, but it’s difficult to say what that plan actually is. Meanwhile Adam has Iran fatigue, and Evan tries to take a cosmic yet somber view of the whole thing. Misgivings aside, both Auguste and Evan are generally supportive, but Adam is somewhat doubtful and wonders when the freedom loving Persians are going to arrive. The three also discuss Cuba, which somehow seems less controversial since a regime change over there does not involve oil or Israel. The conversation then moves to the (un)talented Mr. Talarico who will supposedly flip Texas blue. As Adam points out the Democrats’ hypocrisy on its treatment of Christianity, and Evan remarks the oddly ambiguous personal life of Talarico (is he gay?), Auguste notes how the Dems across the nation are launching a moderate normie offensive to win back the government. This conversation then leads to the passage of the SAVE Act, which all three doubt will pass due to the usual corruption and complacency of the Senate. Finally, the three discusses the Oscars, with Evan lamenting its demise and Adam hoping for a speedy end to the whole Hollywood era so that new voices can emerge. Auguste aims to continue his practice of ignoring the movies nominated and watch reruns of Babylon 5 instead.    Articles, podcasts, and videos referenced in this essay: - “The Art of the Decapitation” by Auguste Meyrat - “White Pill Radio, Episode 60: Plastic Surgery, LGBT Decline, AI Threats, and Liberal “Christianity" from Theology on Air  - “Texas just got a preview of how Democrats take over” by Auguste Meyrat - “Cuba Should Accept Trump’s ‘Friendly Takeover’” by Daniel McCarthy  - “The Masterclass” by Katya Sedgwick  - “Iran (So Far Away)” by Dr. Phoxotic Music Credit: Artist: Andre Meyrat Song: “Vaporwave Statues” Copyright © 2025 Andre Meyrat. All Rights Reserved.

    1h 18m
  2. FEB 14

    Ep. 22 - Will You Be Our Valentine, Team USA?

    Happy Valentines Day! Auguste is joined by Evan and Dr. Adam Ellwanger (a.k.a. “The Love Doctor”) to diagnose the romance crisis in today’s world. Adam blames the internet which has made everything more awkward, Evan floats ideas of speed-dating for homeschoolers, and Auguste offers some lessons in talking to the opposite sex and recommends reading Pride and Prejudice. The three consider the old debate of whether the rise of lonely singles is the result of men being losers, women expecting too much, or both sexes simply not trying hard enough. They also consider if the rise of a diverse demography adds yet another hurdle for people finding their soulmate who shares their values, goals, and genetic preferences. Finally, the three discuss the Winter Olympics and certain opinionated athletes competing for Team USA. While Adam, a yankee from New York, waxes nostalgic about the games and gives everyone a pass, Auguste and Evan conclude that this all just a bunch of spoiled rich brats ready to party at the Olympic level, do their virtue signaling, and maybe win a medal. Articles and Books Referenced: “­­­­­Recovering Love and Marriage in a Loveless and Divided Culture?” By Auguste Meyrat “Tips for Navigating the Modern Dating Culture From an Unlikely Source” by Auguste Meyrat Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy Music Credit: Artist: Andre Meyrat Song: “Vaporwave Statues” Copyright © 2025 Andre Meyrat. All Rights Reserved.

    1h 32m
  3. JAN 26

    Ep. 20 - Cold as ICE: Live from the Winter Storm & Ongoing Minnesotamania

    The anti-ICE agitations continue with yet another shooting. Auguste has brought on Evan and Tony to discuss these new developments and better understand the situation. After the three Everymen share harrowing stories of being stuck in the snow, Tony, a resident in the Twin Cities and part Yeti, explains how things look like on the ground. Far from being a French Revolution erupting in the midwest, it is a relatively small conflagration between professional activists and border enforcers—something no one would even notice if the internet didn’t tell us about it. The three then discuss the current state of the pro-life movement, which seems rudderless after hiding behind Roe for half a century. Finally, Auguste recalls a great Simpsons episode (back when it was funny) that should give us all reason to be hopeful. Articles referenced in this episode: - “There Is No ‘Nice’ Way to Do Mass Deportations” by Scott Greer - “Why Minnesota?” by William Hunter Duncan - “Ep. 19: Fire and ICE: Fire and ICE: Militant Feminism, Beleaguered Law Enforcement, and the Rhetoric of Radicalism” by Auguste Meyrat, Evan McClanahan, and Adam Ellwanger - “Supreme Court Justices Purposely Ignore The Main Issue In Abortion Pill Arguments” by Auguste Meyrat - “Six Harsh Truths That Will Make You a Better Friend” by Jason Pargin - “Trump One Year Later- the Good, the Bad and the Memorable” by Evan McClanahan Music Credit: Artist: Andre Meyrat Song: “Vaporwave Statues” Copyright © 2025 Andre Meyrat. All Rights Reserved.

    1h 35m
  4. JAN 15

    Ep. 19 - Fire and ICE: Militant Feminism, Beleaguered Law Enforcement, and the Rhetoric of Radicalism

    What caused Renee Good to do what she did? What will be the lasting impact of her death? What should the Trump administration do going forward? Are the normies being radicalized, or are the radicals being normalized? Auguste talks with Evan McClanahan and rhetoric professor Dr. Adam Ellwanger to analyze the current situation with the anti-ICE protests and what to learn from Renee Good’s demise. While Adam notes the ratcheting effect behind the left’s ongoing transgression of social and cultural boundaries, Auguste wonders if the popular image of the young idealistic male rebel fresh out of college should be revised to look like a bored middle-aged woman who consumes too much leftist slop on TikTok. Evan points out that Good’s lesbianism might have paved the way to her anti-ICE extremism and keeps up his streak of invoking his favorite dictator Nayib Bukele with regards to what American leaders should do about leftist violence. Finally, the trio considers the prominent themes that the anti-ICE movement seems to share with militant feminism and the possibility of an underlying romantic fetish driving some of this activity.  Articles (and Books) referenced in this episode: - “Crashout Politics” by Librarian of Caelano  - Strange New World by Carl Trueman Music Credit: Artist: Andre Meyrat Song: “Vaporwave Statues” Copyright © 2025 Andre Meyrat. All Rights Reserved.

    54 min

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