Illegitimate Scholar

Brad Pearce joins me on IS Geopolitics. We discuss The United States Military being forced out of Niger and most of the Sahel and the crucial $100 million dollar military drone base being taken by Russian forces. This follows last year's American funded coup. 

This area of the world is key for American foreign policy and is one of many areas in the Sahel and broader Africa that has seen recent turmoil.

Brad P...

 Dissident Review Volume 5 Including my article on Propaganda: https://www.dissidentreview.com/#/

"True History of the American Revolution" for the Bookclub w/ Typo: https://amzn.to/3UPZ8kc

Alaric the Barbarian who edits the Dissident Review joins me for episode 059 of the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast. This podcast episode brings together comprehensive discussions on the themes of propaganda, identity, h...

 I delve into a conversation with Max  from WBS Apparel about the brand's approach to community-focused collaborations and merchandise. It further explores the impact of commercial endeavors on fandoms, particularly within the Warhammer community, and the cultural and historical significance tied to global empires, focusing notably on China's historical and cultural narratives. Additionally, the episode navigates through ...

Identity, Multiculturalism, and Societal Shifts

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I, Illegitimate Scholar, together with the Prudentialist discuss identity, multiculturalism, and the evolving societal dynamic...

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A rich examination of personal responsibility, self-improvement, and the critical reassessment of societal norms. Significance of breaking free from mainstream narratives, the role of social media in supporting personal awakenings, and the journey towards spiritual and intellectual enlightenment. This episode critique the media's portrayal of reality, Hollywood's influence, and gov...

BONUS EPISODE BECAUSE I LOVE YOU GUYS. THANKS SO MUCH FOR LISTENING. 

We discuss the situation in Haiti and the current news. The Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned and leadership is up in the air as gangs and government troops face off. The presumed leader is a former National Police officer, named Barbecue. The situation has deteriorated into Civil War conditions, with civilian deaths and a lack of political organiz...

Why an Italian Zoomer Converted to Buddhism

This is the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast and this week I interview Theravada Buddhism practitioner, Angelo. Originating from Italy, Angelo narrates his transition from Catholicism to embracing Theravada Buddhism, discussing its practices, impact on morality, and viewpoints on gender roles, compared to Nichiren Buddhism and Westernized versions of the faith. The conversation extends to...

Basil Neobactrian, a "gay" Celibate Muslim Afghan-American Anti-left Marxist. We discuss the New Right. We discuss The concept of identity being tied to sexuality at all. Hence the "gay". We talk about why he is an EX leftist and still considers himself Marxism. We touch on Marxist theory and its uses and discuss the Political concept of Materialism which comes from Marx. We talk about the two sides of leftism, ...

I, Samuel Urban, the Illegitimate Scholar talk to Rogue Philosopher, an American who emigrated from  New Jersey to Central Asia. The discussions center around his experiences of the distinct nomadic traditions, local business dynamics, religious beliefs, and unique practices like bride kidnapping, and the outlook on life in Kyrgyzstan. Rogue Philosopher teaches Philosophy there and wants to get closer to Traditional Life that he s...

Nordic, Irish, and Indigenous Cultures

Samuel Urban of Illegitimate Scholar has a Conversation with Nordhugr, on the value and preservation of cultural identities. We discuss the Differences between the Irish and Celtic Diaspora in the United States and Canada and the Scandinavian Nordic Diaspora. We Discuss cultural anthropology. The discussion branches off to address shifting cultural identities in America, focusing on U.S Co...

Bog Beef and Maarek of the Good Ol Boyz Podcast Join me to discuss Patronage and its relation to Cultural Anthropology. We discuss the breakdown of China in the 19th century, the difference between a Mafia and a Government and that leads into the concept of power and legitimacy in the post Civil War South, Reconstruction. We discuss power struggles between the Federal and State Governments and the dead concept of Federalism. We dis...

I discuss with Buck Mulligan, Irish nationalism and British Imperialism. Starting with the  Anglo-Norman Invasion to modern times, covering the influence of various invaders, the Irish plantation system, the potato famine, the Easter Rising, and the creation of the Republic of Ireland. We discuss the 'Troubles', the impact of paramilitary groups, and the Good Friday Agreements. Contemporary issues are also addressed; the ...

I discuss cultural diffusion, how how cultures spread over time. 

This is important to understanding why cultures change over time and recognize it when you see it historically or contemporarily. 

We discuss forced, direct, and indirect diffusion. These are the Mechanisms with which cultural diffusion happens. 

I then break down cultural diffusion to the five types, expansion diffusion, relocation diffusi...

My friend and I discuss our experiences during a bear hunt. They discuss the camaraderie and community aspects of hunting, the reasons people hunt, challenges faced during the hunt, and the enjoyment they derive from the outdoor activity. We also touch on human evolution and the role of hunting in it, as well as the public land advocacy group that Strollo is involved in, BHA (Backcountry Hunters and Anglers).

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I go on the Unfit Statesman podcast. We discuss Israel, watch a few videos, he makes me laugh. 

 Topics include: the peculiarity of the running style of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, thoughts on various conflicts and debates including the Israel/Palestine issue, political orientation, religious divisions, and the relevance of wealth and its acquisition.

cultural anthropology to different religious scriptures and ...

I discuss the fat acceptance movement, it's history and origins, and current state. I describe connections to other ideologies. I discuss the result of a culture that allows and promotes people to live in a state of unhealthiness. I talk about a few things from Michael Pollan's book, "In Defense of Food". We discuss food cultures and the issues of our own culture being based on industrial production of food and ...

I discuss identity and how it relates to contemporary political issues. Primary identities. Different overlapping identities, and which one takes prominence. Assimilation, accommodation.

well this episode ended up shorter than I thought it would be. next weeks will be longer. 

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Me and my friend Ben, an American Jew, sit down to discuss Israel Palestine. We discuss the violence, extremist factions on both sides, the practical result vs motive. We talk about civilian casualties, collateral, and what makes violence acceptable. We talk about the implications of diverse peoples existing in one country (United States or Israel, or any other). We discuss the rhetoric of violence at college campuses and amongst p...