Chapo Trap House
808 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8.5K ratingsPodcast by Chapo Trap House
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334 - American Mids (7/22/19)
July 22, 2019 22:39 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBWe're trying to beat the heat ovah here in New York City, #1 city in temperatures baby! We talk Amber's trip to the Durham Miner's Gala, the Qanon vigilante who assassinated Gambino family crime boss Franky Boy Cali, and Josh Hawley's deranged blueprint for "National Conservatism". Catch our live show at the Traverse City Film Festival: https://secure.traversecityfilmfest.org/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=460935~4d61cd53-466a-4a38-9b0c-5dd9c77930d9&epguid=8fc1333c-62a3-467a-b51c-ada73714...
333 Teaser - They Have a Right to Sing and Dance
July 19, 2019 20:10 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBSubscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
Bonus: The Andrew Yang Interview
July 18, 2019 03:06 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBIn the latest installment of Chapo’s Presidential candidate interview series, Virgil sits down with entrepreneur Andrew Yang. The two tackle Yang's views on entrepreneurship, automation, whether Virgil is good, and socialist critiques of his Universal Basic Income proposal.
332 - Fear of a Netroots Nation feat. Brendan James (7/15/19)
July 15, 2019 20:38 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBWe here at your favorite politics/fast food review podcast went to Netroots Nation this past weekend in Philadelphia. Here is our report on what we saw. Catch our live show at the Traverse City Film Festival: https://secure.traversecityfilmfest.org/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=460935~4d61cd53-466a-4a38-9b0c-5dd9c77930d9&epguid=8fc1333c-62a3-467a-b51c-ada73714212e& We'll also be covering the 2nd Democratic Debates live from TCFF: https://secure.traversecityfilmfest.org/websales/pages/inf...
331 Teaser - Retiring Drone
July 11, 2019 15:06 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MBSubscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
330 - Hunter on the Loose feat. Will Sommer (7/8/19)
July 08, 2019 17:41 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBWe check in with Will Sommer for a first-hand account of Trump's wet 'n wild Tank Day celebration. We then spend the majority of the episode introducing Hunter Biden, a noble & troubled soul fighting to bring light into this dark world. Tickets to our August 23rd live play of Call of Cthulhu at Necronomicon in Providence, R.I. on sale now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chapo-trap-house-plays-call-of-cthulhu-live-tickets-62234533164
329 Teaser - McConnell: End of Compromise
July 05, 2019 15:42 - 3 minutes - 2.7 MBSubscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
328 - Dios, Patria, Fueros, Rod (7/1/19)
July 02, 2019 02:49 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBIt's an overstuffed classic Dry Boys™ ep, with dem debates wrap up, dem leadership incompetence, Bret Stephens' laziness, David Brooks' horniness, Sheldon Adelson's disgusting body, and the ever-bedeviled Rod Dreher.
Bonus: Gremlins 2 feat. Joe Dante
July 01, 2019 01:09 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBOur talk with legendary film director Joe Dante from our May 16th screening of Gremlins 2: The New Batch at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood California.
327 Teaser - We Have a Real Shot
June 28, 2019 20:42 - 1 minute - 997 KBSubscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
Bonus: The Marianne Williamson Interview
June 26, 2019 02:15 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBThanks to a positive mental attitude and the power of good vibes, Chapo has landed its first ever interview with a Presidential candidate. Virgil and Matt have a spirited dialogue with fellow bestselling author Marianne Williamson about Marxist materialism versus the idealism in her campaign book A Politics of Love: A Handbook for a New American Revolution.
326 - Beltway Garage: Infinity Candidates (6/25/19)
June 25, 2019 05:32 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBVirgil and Matt take a look under the candidates' hoods, check their polling oil, and preview the first of the democratic primary debates, while examining the whole fleet for lemons. Which make and model democrat will run like a champ and will perform like there's sugar in their gas tanks? Find out in todays wonkomotive extravaganza. For live coverage of the actual debates, check out twitch.tv/chapotraphouse
Bonus: Virgil Interviews Tiffany Cabán
June 20, 2019 16:38 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBFrom Mike's Diner in Astoria Queens, Virgil talks to public defender and candidate for Queens District Attorney Tiffany Cabán. There are no jokes. To support Cabán's campaign, go to: http://bit.ly/cabangotv https://www.cabanforqueens.com/
324 - Live from Dublin: Irish Valor (6/17/19)
June 17, 2019 04:44 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBOur June 9th live show from Liberty Hall Theater in Dublin. Settle down. For reference, video of the cop badge wall discussed in this show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxk2silqq4Y
322 - Second Dark Age feat. Alan Moore (6/10/19)
June 10, 2019 11:52 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBWe're joined by legendary author Alan Moore to discuss evil architecture, magic & political power, fate & free will, and the enduring appeal of Lovecraft.
320 - Live from Berlin: Der Fonkybeatz (6/3/19)
June 03, 2019 13:36 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBOur June 1st live show from Berlin, the heart of Germany's wonderful PLUR culture. We talk funky beats, the antideutsche political tendency, Austria's far-right government self-owning itself out of existence (also involves funky beats), and the Jewishness of Joe Biden.
318 - Rahm Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Neolib feat. Ryan Grim (5/27/19)
May 27, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWe talk to The Intercept's Ryan Grim about his new book "We've Got People," discussing the Democrats' reliance on big money and how it might be broken by mass-movement based politics. Rahm Emanuel is a central figure in Ryan's book, so we read from Rahm's new column in The Atlantic, ironically called "It's Time To Hold American Elites Accountable for Their Abuses." Finally, we introduce a new character into Chapo canon, NJ representative Josh Gottheimer. Few tickets left for our UK shows in ...
317 Teaser - FaZe Buckley
May 25, 2019 23:13 - 2 minutes - 1.76 MBSubscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
316 - PBS: Permanent Revolution feat. Hasan Piker (5/19/19)
May 20, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBWe're joined by Twitch star Hasan Piker @hasanthehun to discuss draconian new abortion laws, the looming prospect of war with Iran, and using gaming streams to spread leftist views online. Finally, we read about from an old friend about the perpetual cultural revolution being forced on America by the rodents at PBS.
315 Teaser - Air America: Origins
May 16, 2019 21:50 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBSubscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
314 - What, Us Worry? feat. James Adomian (5/12/19)
May 13, 2019 02:58 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBOur friend James Adomian makes a rare in-person appearance to discuss Mad Magazine, Ben Shapiro being owned by an ancient British Tory, Biden's polls, UFO's and Peggy Noonan's musings on division. Check out James' new podcast The Underculture here: https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/the-underculture/ And see the return of Trump vs. Bernie at The Creek and the Cave in Long Island City this Saturday, May 18: http://creeklic.com/events/trump-vs-bernie-live-debate/ Tickets still a...
313 Teaser - Slate Cultural Cum Fest
May 10, 2019 17:25 - 2 minutes - 1.41 MBSubscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
312 - Kenneth Friendly's Scorpio Smiling feat. Yael Bridge and Morgan Spector (5/6/19)
May 06, 2019 16:01 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBWe talk to filmmakers Yael Bridge and Morgan Spector about their upcoming documentary "Socialism: An American Story." We also discuss the ongoing failed coup in Venezuela, Nancy Pelosi & Joe Biden, and Trump's assertion that PC culture is ruining horse racing. Support Socialism: An American Story here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/socialismmovie/socialism-an-american-story-post-production?ref=user_menu Tickets for the May 16th screening of Gremlins 2 with director Joe Dante here: h...
311 Teaser - Toon Bullets
May 03, 2019 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.77 MBSubscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
310 - Marianne Mindset (4/29/19)
April 30, 2019 01:54 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBWe take a good vibes tour through the most recently declared candidates in the Democratic primary, and discuss how Bernie's big money is wigging out the Wall Street squares. Tickets still available for our shows in Manchester (6/7) and Dublin (6/9 [nice]). And keep an eye out for a 2nd late show in London, all at chapotraphouse.com/tour Join the Marianne Mindset Movement here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIfw9kAbMlc
Bonus: Virgil Interviews John Cameron Mitchell on "Anthem: Homunculus"
April 29, 2019 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBVirgil talks to John Cameron Mitchell, creator of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" and "Shortbus," to discuss his new musical narrative podcast, "Anthem: Homunculus". They also discuss being extremely online, the end of sex, and William S. Burroughs. You can find Anthem: Homunculus here: https://luminarypodcasts.com/listen/john-cameron-mitchell-and-bryan-weller-topic/anthem-homunculus-luminary-exclusive/ab4fffb8-7835-4482-8b48-c9898818768f?country=US Tickets still available for our upcoming sho...
Bonus: Amber Interviews Vivek Chibber on "The ABC's of Capitalism"
April 29, 2019 01:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBAmber talks to writer and professor of sociology Vivek Chibber about "The ABC's of Capitalism," his new series of pamphlets for Jacobin. Vivek Chibber is the editor of Catalyst: A Journal of Theory and Strategy, which is published by Jacobin, along with The ABCs of Capitalism. You can pick up a copy of the ABC's of Capitalism here: https://www.jacobinmag.com/store/product/56 Tickets still available for our upcoming shows in Berlin, Glasgow, Manchester and Dublin at: http://chapotraphouse.co...
309 Teaser - Dumb Prophet
April 25, 2019 14:06 - 3 minutes - 2.71 MBSubscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
308 - There's Nothing Like a Dame feat. Nick Hayes (4/21/19)
April 21, 2019 22:21 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBVirgil corrects the record; we riff on the church thing from a week ago; we crow over two Grey Lady articles about the anti-Bernie crowd running scared; and Nick Hayes (@nickfromdetroit) sits in to talk about Means TV (@means_tv), a leftist streaming service. Means TV: http://means.media Donate to Means TV: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/lets-build-means-tv DecrimNY Fundraiser: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/decriminalize-sex-work-in-new-york1 Ithaca Show (4/26): https://www...
306 - 2 Cities, 1 Cup (4/14/19)
April 15, 2019 03:43 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBWe review Ben Shapiro's book "The Right Side of History". Tickets for our Cornell show on 4/26: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/union-days-2019-presents-chapo-trap-house-live-at-cornell-tickets-60348589255 Come see our May 1 Trivia Night at Housing Works in NYC: https://chapomaydaytrivia.splashthat.com/ Dates, venues and tickets for our European tour will be posted soon at: http://www.chapotraphouse.com/tour/
304 - Moby Dick Energy (4/8/19)
April 09, 2019 02:54 - 1 hour - 56 MBFrom time to time we deign to open our doors to you, dear listeners, to ply us with your burning questions. About the show, about the politics, about life and the future and I don't know about what ever other bullshit. This is one of those times. It's a Q&A episode folks, we love it!
302 - The Russia House feat. Matt Taibbi (4/1/19)
April 01, 2019 04:27 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBWe're joined by Rolling Stone's Matt Taibbi to discuss his new serial book "Hate Inc.", and the political media's many failings in covering Russiagate. Check out Hate Inc. here: https://taibbi.substack.com/
301 Teaser - Frederica Bimmel
March 28, 2019 15:12 - 2 minutes - 1.85 MBSubscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
300 - EMERGENCY POD: THE MUELLER REPORT (3/24/19)
March 25, 2019 03:32 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBIt's motherflippin' Mueller Time.
299 Teaser - Sexy Hamburglar & the Death of Hipsters
March 22, 2019 14:43 - 4 minutes - 3.16 MBSubscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
Bonus: Will Interviews Kim Stanley Robinson with The Antifada
March 21, 2019 16:08 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBWill guest-hosts on The Antifada to interview legendary sci fi author Kim Stanley Robinson about: Fredric Jameson, Ursula Le Guin, Philip K Dick, post-capitalist futures, utopia, and psychedelic experiences Listen to The Antifada: https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-antifada/ Subscribe to The Antifada on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theantifada Follow The Antifada: https://twitter.com/the_antifada
298 - The Israel Nerd feat. Eli Valley (3/18/19)
March 19, 2019 01:33 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBEli Valley stops by to talk Ilhan Omar, Meghan McCain, Chelsea Clinton, and the latest act of fascist mass murder in Christchurch, NZ. Also Virgil solves the Israel-Palestine conflict. https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/christchurch-shooting-victims-fund
Bonus: This Is Where I Leave EU
March 15, 2019 13:47 - 55 minutes - 38 MBAmber interviews economist and author Costas Lapavitsas about the European Union, how it works, its problems, how it relates to Brexit, and how we might think of it from a leftist perspective.
297 Teaser - DBZ: Brexit
March 14, 2019 18:15 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBSubscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
296 - The Unsullied (3/11/19)
March 12, 2019 01:22 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBTopics include: Tucker Carlson, Redd Foxx, Meghan McCain, Mrs. Maisel, Yang Gang shit, Miami Pool Boys, 2 Samuel, and the Chinese Hand Job Scandal.
294 - CPAC: Judgment Days (3/4/19)
March 04, 2019 17:51 - 2 hours - 89.8 MBOur report on CPAC 2019.
293 Teaser - Love In The Time of Wonks
March 01, 2019 18:06 - 2 minutes - 2.04 MBSubscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
292 - Hats Off to Larry feat. Larry Charles (2/25/19)
February 25, 2019 05:46 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBLarry Charles (Seinfeld, Borat, Curb Your Enthusiasm) stops by the trap to discuss his new docuseries, "Dangerous World of Comedy".
290 - Maximum Boot feat. Lyle Jeremy Rubin and Lyndon LaRouche (2/17/19)
February 18, 2019 04:04 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBPossibly deceased politician, economist, philosopher and musicologist Lyndon LaRouche* calls in to explain the secret KGB-House of Windsor population reduction cabal. We're then joined by writer Lyle Jeremy Rubin to fully dissect the resurrection of Max Boot, the enduring grift of the neocons, and how we must resist The Blob. Read Lyle's piece in the Baffler here: https://thebaffler.com/latest/under-the-boot-rubin *James Adomian
289 Teaser - Conspiracy of Pitches
February 15, 2019 00:17 - 3 minutes - 2.07 MBSubscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse
UNLOCKED 287 - Killy Elliott feat. Jon Schwarz (2/7/19)
February 11, 2019 17:26 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBUNLOCKED Matt and Will discuss the life and career of Elliot Abrams, the newly appoints "special envoy" to Venezuela who may be the most evil person to ever serve in the US government, with The Intercept's Jon Schwarz Read Jonathan's piece here: https://theintercept.com/2019/01/30/elliott-abrams-venezuela-coup/
288 - So You Want To Start A Union feat. Brace Belden (2/10/19)
February 11, 2019 04:23 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBLongtime friend of the show Brace stops by to tell us about his work unionizing Anchor Steam brewing in San Francisco. We also talk about Amy Klobuchar's unique brand of "Minnesota Nice" and dealing with the latest round of attacks on Jeremy Corbyn. Sign the petition to support the Anchor Steam union: https://petitions.moveon.org/sign/support-workers-unionizing?source=c.em&r_by=21072206 Crack open a cold one with the boys, and get it trending: #AnchoredInSF #AnchorUnion
286 - Soul Man (2/4/19)
February 05, 2019 05:03 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBWe talk healthcare, the growing field of Democratic presidential candidates, and the gobsmacking prevalence of blackface in American culture. To support local theater, please subscribe: www.twitch.tv/chapotraphouse
Big Game Live Stream Promo
February 03, 2019 01:37 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MBTune in to twitch.tv/chapotraphouse this Sunday, Feb. 3rd for Chapo's first ever Big Game Halftime Show and Live Stream. Stream starts at whenever halftime is. Like 8:30ish? 9? I don't know, whenever the other one starts, don't ask us to clarify.
285 Teaser - Sorkin and Sullivan
January 31, 2019 23:38 - 3 minutes - 2.29 MBSubscribe today for access to all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse