The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters

Callum and Josh discuss the food bank wars, Germany going back to their usual tricks and the importance of fun.

Nick Dixon joins Carl and Callum to discuss Britain's two-tiered policing system, how Keir Starmer is the icon of English patriotism, and that Sadiq Khan has finally joined the far right

Dan, Beau, & special guest Alex Masters discuss the Ukrainian funding mystery, St George's Day, and how regulation ties the world up in knots.

Dan speaks with Sargon of Akkad (Carl Benjamin) about a career spent on making edgy content.

Carl, Callum, and Josh discuss Columbia University's demasking, a truly foreign land, and the self-immolation trend.

Beau chats with Devon Tracey - aka Atheism is Unstoppable - in the wake of the death of OJ Simpson. They discuss the details of the double murder case, the trial itself, the context and recent history in which it took place, and fallout and backlash of the controversial verdict. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/oj-definitely-did-it-or-interview-with-atheism-is-unstoppable-22-04-24

This week Beau chats all about the rise and fall of the Medici family. From the early bankers, to the cousin Popes, to the Grand Dukes, and finally their descent into decadence and debauchery.

Connor, Josh & Beau discuss Liz Truss’ redemption arc, how it’s okay to be Scottish, and an Iranian reckoning.

Callum, Carl, and Andy Ngo delve into Ana Kasparian’s critique of the Left, the Antifa Gang Trial, and the puzzling floods in Dubai. https://lotuseaters.com/the-podcast-of-the-lotus-eaters-896-18-04-2024

Callum, Josh, and Stelios discuss the worst place on earth, the EU's totalitarianism, and financial advice.

Callum, Carl, and Stelios discuss the less forgiving attitude of old-world Christianity, the Parasite Industry, and Spanish leftists being leftists.

Dan and Stelios discuss R. R. Reno's new book Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West. How Karl Poppers Open Society and its adherents are destroying the West through the Gods of Weakness.

Dan, Connor & Callum discuss how the ECHR is ruining your life, the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, and the Wifejak.

Carl, Connor, and Jess Gill discuss the final Cass report, how the O.J. Simpson trial was always racialised, and why French women are protesting the scientists, doctors, and engineers who have recently arrived.

This week Beau chats all about the rise and fall of Girolamo Savonarola; from his rise to prominence amid the fall of the Medici, to his bitter disputes with the Pope, to his ‘Bonfire of the vanities’, to his eventual downfall and comeuppance. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-154-or-savonarola-14-04-24

Callum, Harry, and Beau discuss why the cops are quitting, Letitia James’ weaponised lawfare, and Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul.

Callum, Harry, and Stelios discuss what is the point, this has to be a joke, and roastie redemption mafia.

Callum, Josh, and Dan discuss why MAGA supporters are punching women in NYC, Brazil, the testing ground for US censorship, and Local Man Finds Out.

Dan contemplates the wisdom of Joe Biden's spending plans, and reframes all that complicated business cycle stuff through the straightforward lens of seasons and why Macro Summer is upon us.

Stelios, Beau, and Josh discuss John Locke’s Two treatises of Government, and discuss the Symposium as a series: the philosophy behind it, its trajectory, and its main episodes.

Carl and Callum are joined by Calvin Robinson to discuss the Battle of Coolock, where Irish patriots defeated antifa scum and found some interesting clues, how New Zealand has banned Indians, and how Japan has decided their country is too nice and neat, and needs some diversity.

This week Beau concludes his chat all about the life and times and achievements of Michelangelo Buonarroti; from the tombs of the Medici, to The Last Judgment, to the building of St Peter’s. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-153-or-michelangelo-part-iii-07-04-24

Josh discusses his work over the past three years in the final episode of Contemplations.

Callum and Harry discuss the expected behaviour of new Europeans, the utter buffoonery of UK politics, and Will Smith’s plan for world domination.

Callum, Carl, and Helen Dale discuss how the far right can be defeated, the criminal mind, and The Great Realignment in American politics.

Callum, Josh, and Harry discuss the wild land of India, the death of your high street, and the actual death of Vice.

Today Callum, Stelios and Beau chat about the new, obscene laws passed in Scotland, what Richard Dawkins said, and how continued witch-hunt against Trump increasingly spells the end of The Republic.

Carl, Connor & Dan discuss the Daily Mail turning on Reform UK, what Transgender Day of Visibility really means, and Donald Trump’s Truth Social being valued at $7 billion.

Dan speaks to Po the Person about children, motherhood and the choice between going GirlBoss or TradWife.

Stelios discusses with Christian Watson why individualism is necessary for the moral reawakening of the western world.

This week Beau continues to chat all about the life and art of Michelangelo Buonarroti, from his completion of The David, to his commission to design and build the tomb of Pope Julius II, to the mammoth undertaking to paint the entire ceiling of The Sistine Chapel

Josh and Beau discuss the events at Ruby Ridge where various US Federal agencies murdered two innocent people.

Harry, Connor & Beau discuss exactly what the UK’s illegal migration deterrence fund is being spent on, Sam Bankman-Fried, and how it’s been a Hell of a week for P Diddy and the Daily Wire.

Calvin Robinson joins Carl and Callum to discuss how the Democrats are using partisan lawfare against Trump, the Russian response to the Moscow terror attack, and that men could be here. I hate men.

Callum, Josh, and Stelios discuss the death of American Democracy, Ireland's campaign to bin the bill, and Drama Wars.

Harry Miller joins Carl and Callum to discuss Konstantin Kisin and Matt Goodwin's debate on immigration, how we are all going to starve to death in the near future, and how the Conservative Party keeps hurting itself.

Dan speak to Professor Ed Dutton on the subject of Intelligence and how our society reacts to it.

Dan, Harry and special guest Po The Person discuss Terror in Moscow, How Reform are trying to become the main containment party and tensions at why Candace Owens left the Daily Wire. Find Po on X or YouTube

Dan goes 80s investing with the classic book ‘One up on Wall Street’ by Peter Lynch.

This week Beau chats to Apostolic Majesty all about the shared history of Russia and Ukraine, with reference to the Tucker/Putin interview.

Josh and Stelios discuss potential rules of manners and etiquette for the 21st century.

Callum, Beau, and Nick Dixon discuss Richard Tice's purge of Beau, how Keir Starmer wants to kill us all, and the sacred flag.

Connor, Harry & Josh discuss the Joe Rogan killer, a POV from modern Britain, and South America’s Caesar.

Carl and Dan are joined by Ed Dutton to discuss Putin's electoral victory over Our Democracy, the apparent ingratitude that certain diverse elements demonstrate towards handouts, and the mysterious creature called the Chav.

Harry and Proper Horrorshow examine the career of legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, beginning with The Killing, Paths of Glory, and Spartacus.

Carl and Callum are joined by Luke Avery AKA Lambda to decide who are the good guys in Helldivers, the racism in Resident Evil, and the representation in Dungeons and Dragons.

Dan goes 80s investing with the classic book ‘One up on Wall Street’ by Peter Lynch.

Carl, Harry, and Stelios examine the brazenness of the "bloodbath" lie about Trump, how the British are not represented in any of the top positions of their own political system, and how we are forced to celebrate this "diversity"...or else.

Stelios and Josh discuss basic political terms that appear in public discussion daily. They talk about some of the basic political values, basic forms of government, and contentious terms like globalism, authoritarianism, totalitarianism, and the far-right.

This week Beau discusses the early life of Michelangelo Buonarroti, from his humble beginnings, to catching the eye of Lorenzo The Magnificent, to creating the drunken Bacchus, the exquisite Pietà and the masterful David

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Jess Gill joins Carl and Connor to discuss Scotland, the most hateful of the countries of the earth, how women work and why she split up with you, and why immigration actually isn't useful to the UK.

In this interview Nate, aka Mr H Reviews, chats to Beau all about the current state of TV and movies; how the infection of wokeism and subversion have been crow-barred in to every possible aspect of entertainment media.

Carl examines whether Britain, as a political entity, is at a point where it cannot be maintained.

Callum, Beau and Calvin discuss the motherlands do not return, puberty blockers blocked, and the absolute state of hope not hate.

Harry, Connor, and Callum discuss how the UK government has declared us all extremists, how the music industry really works, and why you should probably fear the NHS.

Dan gives his thoughts on the early stages of the bitcoin bull market and what might happen next.

Callum, Stelios & Dan discuss how Prince William probably didn't waste anyone, how Ireland told their government to do one and Zero Seats

Esther Krakue joins Carl and Callum to discuss how, actually, illegal immigrants built America while smelling like roses and perfume (not smelly Americans), how Haiti is actually a land of milk and honey (unlike the depraved and impoverished West), and how Britain's War on Terror is a war of attrition (against evil Islamic Extremism, which is very different to holy Islamic moderation).

Stelios and Beau discuss the main insights we can draw from the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius.

This week Beau discusses the later life of Leonardo da Vinci, from Milan to Venice to the court of Cesare Borgia, back to Florence, Rome, and finally to France. The art and the inventions just keep getting better and better. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-149-or-leonardo-part-ii-10-03-24

Josh, Harry and Stelios explore the many differences between US states using statistical maps.

Carl, Connor & Harrison Pitt discuss the BBC Sounds debate pushing open borders the demise of establishment media, and whether the Manosphere is right about marriage.

Callum, Harry, and Beau deliver an ode to Iceland, discuss GamerGate 2, and analyse Trump's Super Tuesday.

Callum, Josh, and Stelios discuss the Democrats' hatred of democracy, the cost of lying, and Doritos’ new brand ambassador.

Carl & Connor substantiate their contentious claim that Wokeness is the offspring of Liberalism, rather than its Postmodern Neo-Marxist antithesis.

Peter Whittle joins Carl to discuss London's segregationist theatre shows, how the Conservatives are the party of diversity, and how the pro-immigration argument has died a quiet and undignified death.

Dan talks to Proper Horrorshow about the book: The Mandibles, a worrying economically accurate depiction of life after the collapse of the dollar as we follow a family going through society after the event.

Dan, Harry and Callum discuss how Sam Melia & George Galloway Scare the Prime Minister, how utterly awful the Conservatives are and why women shouldn't go to India.

Stelios and Connor discuss Friedrich Engels’ Socialism, Utopian and Scientific. They discuss how to approach definitions, what communism and socialism mean, and make several observations about the methodology and plausibility of Marx’s and Engels’ doctrines.

This week Beau discusses the life and times of Leonardo da Vinci, from his early life and boyhood, to his apprenticeship with Verrocchio, to his employment by the Duke of Milan; and all the amazing works of art and military design he produced along the way.

Josh and Connor discuss the methods in which politicians try to manipulate the electorate using methods similar to those of clinical psychopaths.

Callum, Harry and Josh discuss The Grindset, Our Best Buds, and How Not to Get the Girl.

Carl is joined by Sa Ra Garvey to discuss what is happening in the British black community, how MPs are in fear of their lives, and that the Current Thing is getting people killed.

Harry and Beau are joined by Nate (of Mr H Reviews - YouTube) to discuss the sin of being British, Concerns of Old man Joe and the reluctance to understand Satire.

Carl is joined by YouTuber Apostolic Majesty to discuss why the British Empire failed.

Callum, Connor & Stelios discuss how Lee Anderson was right about Sadiq Khan’s Islamist mates, how the crimes committed by illegal immigrants in American cities are deliberate political choices, and the meltdown over Google’s Gemini AI.

Dan talks to Auron Macintyre about the Total State and the nature of US political power.

Stelios and Beau discuss various themes from the letters of Seneca.

Carl, Callum and Dan discuss the ruin of a civilisation (ours), the death wish of the Tory party and what we can look forward to in the West, a spot of White Genocide.

This week Beau discusses the life and times of Edward II; from his excessive favouritism, to his wars in Scotland and Ireland, to his eventual downfall and ignominious murder.

Josh and Stelios discuss how a society that values free speech can deal with bad ideas.

Connor, Harry & Stelios discuss Parliament’s ceasefire vote becoming a clownshow, how the state is mandating homosexuality, and they take a trollish tour of the West.

Callum, Harry and Beau discuss Google’s White Boy, Crossfire Round 2: Carlson v. Stewart, and The Death of Kings.

Narinder Kaur joins Carl to discuss whether we should be disgusted to be British, why people hate Harry and Meghan, and why we have to pay for immigrant benefits.

Join Beau and ex-RAF fast jet pilot, Tim Davies, as they discuss the deep rooted and institutional problems that now lay at the heart of the newly woke Royal Air Force

Dan talks to Geoff from ‘Geoff Buys Cars’ and Mark Adams on the subject of the used car market.

Callum, Connor & Dan discuss ITV’s brand new Boomer psyop, how Sora AI might make movies good again, and the boycotts brands can’t come back from.

Stelios and Josh discuss the dangers of the philosophy of the welfare state. They discuss the differences between classical and modern liberalism, the differences between the ancient and the contemporary understanding of well-being, and the proper role of the state.

Callum, Carl and Jess Gill discuss, Integration Is Hard, The Starship Troopers Discourse, and Stop Funding People Who hate You.

This week Beau and Carl discuss the final years of King Edward I’s long reign, which is largely consumed by yet more, seemingly endless, campaigns in Scotland Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-146-or-edward-i-part-iii-18-02-24

Josh, Harry and Stelios discuss the principles that determine whether a film is regarded as good or not and make many suggestions of films which embody these principles well.

Callum, Harry and Nicholas De Santo discuss Tuckers Supermarket Adventure, We’ve Reached Whole New Depths of Democracy, and Everyone Disliked That

Connor, Josh and Beau discuss politics in the UK being completely normal, TFL’s humiliating new Overground line names, and Lewis Hamilton doing Idiocracy IRL.

Carl, Callum, and Harry discuss how everyone is noticing that the foreigners aren't like us, will Labour increase immigration?, and that you're already paying reparations, you just don't know it.

Connor interviews Katy Faust, director of children's rights advocacy group Them Before Us, and co-author of the new book Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City, about the dangers of the fertility industrial complex, and the necessity to recognise children's rights.

Dan breaks down the historic interview between Tucker Carlson and Vladimir Putin covering history, the nature of geopolitics and the decline of the dollar.

Callum, Stelios, and Dan discuss the suicide pact being cancelled, this week in trolling, and something that's totally ‘Safe & Effective’

Stelios and Beau discuss Thomas More’s dialogue Utopia and to what extent More identified himself with the criticism of private property that features in the dialogue.