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Trillbilly Worker's Party

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Born to Party, Forced to Work

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Episode 249: Illegalize It

May 19, 2022 14:26 - 1 hour - 66 MB

We talk about how abolishing the CIA is a lot more popular an issue than people think Support us on the dang patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 248: RICO The Rotary

May 12, 2022 12:59 - 1 hour - 63 MB

We discuss the RICO charges against Young Thug and YSL, and then get into a discussion about how America got to have so many millionaires Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 247: The Fifth Trumpet

May 05, 2022 15:09 - 1 hour - 75.4 MB

Let's hope it at least has one of those cool jazz mutes Link to the Antifada episode: https://fans.fm/p/AqVYZ43 Link to the Subliminal Jihad episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111-hopkinsville-65473164 And please subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 246: Under Hipgnosis (w/ special guest Rich Woodall)

April 28, 2022 15:04 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

This week we're talking about the music industry, and about how there's a scramble for profitable IP among the record labels and various so-called "song funds." Old songs are all the rage now, and as investments they're even more profitable than oil or gold, apparently. We're joined by writer Rich Woodall to help steer us through the complicated, treacherous world of song rights, streaming platforms, and contracts. You can read Rich's writing at the Baffler here: https://thebaffler.com/outbu...

Episode 245: Righteous Gangsterismo With Insane Characteristics

April 21, 2022 21:25 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB

This is the article we discussed on today's show: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/04/inside-the-new-right-where-peter-thiel-is-placing-his-biggest-bets Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 244: The Digital Broadform Deed

April 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

An episode about how bored and wealthy philanthropists are using your DNA to solve their favorite true crime cases Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 243: A Couple of Bad Hombres

April 07, 2022 21:46 - 1 hour - 67.6 MB

This week we take a look at the hottest new publication to hit the streets since at least Martin Luther's 95 Theses. That's right, we're talking about Compact Magazine, ostensibly a collaboration between some guys with ideas. They're some bad hombres, in other words. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 242: Bad Boys of American Letters

April 01, 2022 21:05 - 1 hour - 77.8 MB

This week we touch on a really strange article about cancel culture in The Atlantic. It doesn't go down well. Also, this episode contains discussion of sexual violence, blackout drinking, and consent. Listener discretion advised. Go support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 241: Our Own Fort Knox

March 24, 2022 22:08 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

This week we take a more in-depth look at the current state of crypto mining in the state of Kentucky, particularly in our neck of the woods in eastern Kentucky. Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 240: Always the Duelists Maid, Never the Duelist

March 17, 2022 21:32 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB

In this one we discuss: being out for the season due to scurvy; Princess Diana, the film Spencer, and royal medicine; and the life and times of Aaron Burr. Support our fine show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 239: The Fragmented State (w/ special guests Craig and Ruth Wilson Gilmore) [Year Zero 6]

March 10, 2022 00:13 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

For this latest installation of the Year Zero series we're joined by long time researchers, teachers, and prison abolitionists Craig and Ruth Wilson Gilmore, to help us think through the carceral state: what it is, where it's heading, and how we can change it. Please read Ruthie's book, Golden Gulag: https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520242012/golden-gulag And Craig's Real Cost of Prisons graphic novel, from which today's episode art was taken: http://www.realcostofprisons.org/prison_town.pd...

Episode 238: The Backwash of History

February 25, 2022 21:49 - 1 hour - 80.5 MB

Sorry for late episode this week gang, and also NO EPISODE NEXT WEEK. Sorry Today we play fast and loose on Ukraine, then talk about the exciting new bitcoin mining operation planned for our county Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 237: Got Some Nice Dresses For You

February 17, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

We lick our wounds after being snubbed for an important award, talk about how Gayle Manchin is trying to whack Sleepy Joe, and make a brief-but-aborted attempt at understanding the coming "vibe shift" Patreon link: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 236: Got Some Nice Dresses For You

February 17, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

We lick our wounds after being snubbed for an important award, talk about how Gayle Manchin is trying to whack Sleepy Joe, and make a brief-but-aborted attempt at understanding the coming "vibe shift" Patreon link: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 236: The Hang Ten Melting Pot

February 10, 2022 23:05 - 1 hour - 70.6 MB

This week we discuss a cop getting his feelings hurt about a song; our senile congressman being inappropriate with his colleague; and the ways in which emojis can both solve and explain racism in America Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 235: The Parallels Are Off The Charts

February 03, 2022 13:46 - 1 hour - 74.1 MB

This week we serve up a full course meal of articles: one about China, one about Canadian truck drivers (sort of), and finally, for dessert, one about a CIA guy getting called honky Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 234: The Canklehorse Economy

January 28, 2022 18:40 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

We spend most of the episode discussing the new NFT initiative planned for our great state of Kentucky. Pictured: canklehorse NFT Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 233: Hotboxing The Senate

January 20, 2022 23:55 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

This week we observe the tragic cognitive effects of drinking radioactive fracking fluid; explore the genealogy of Joe Manchin; propose a new film for filmmaker Chloe Zhao; and sound the alarm on all the fairweather capos now turning on Biden Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 232: Inspiring Confidence

January 13, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

On this week's episode we cover: another one of the government's baffling attempts at COVID communication; a scientist who is running for Congress; Kentucky police trying to get exempted from paying state income taxes; and the hot new economy all the kids are talking about known as The Great Reset Please support us over at Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 231: Unexpected Truths

January 06, 2022 17:01 - 59 minutes - 109 MB

On the one year anniversary of January 6th, Tanya, Tom, and Aaron examine how many liberals must be feeling on the occasion through the lens of Thomas Friedman's latest for the paper of record, and try to rightly divide who amongst the marauding hordes are true fash, and who were run of the mill people with trash politics.

Episode 230: Honorably Charged (w/ special guests Rajat Suresh & Jeremy Levick)

December 30, 2021 21:35 - 1 hour - 142 MB

For our last episode of the year we're joined by comedy duo Rajat Suresh and Jeremy Levick (@rajat_suresh and @jeremylevick on Twitter) to discuss trauma plots, divorce, and the most dangerous question of 2021. Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 229: Reading The Small Print

December 22, 2021 15:31 - 1 hour - 91.9 MB

We've got a double episode for you today as recompense for missing last week's episode. We talk Balzac, media, the benefits of edging, Bette Midler, crossing the rubicron, Bishop Sycamore updates, and smelling Christmas hams Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

**UNLOCKED** If It Sucks Ass It's Real

December 17, 2021 14:12 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

Well folks, it's been a long week of sickness, natural disaster, and general holiday stress and insanity here in the state of Kentucky. So unfortunately there will be no free episode this week. We will however be releasing the most recent Patreon episode, and encourage you to go through the back catalogue to listen to your favorites. Our sincerest apologies, and please don't hold it against us. There are many support/mutual aid funds helping the victims of the tornado. Here's a list of vari...

Episode 228: The Analogy Only Goes So Far

December 09, 2021 20:53 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

Today we look at cops, the fentanyl scare, and the wackiest new political ideology to hit the scene Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 227: Just Give Me A Second

December 02, 2021 23:24 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

This week we discuss signing up for healthcare, the Supreme Court, and the ongoing saga of the Cuomo brothers Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 225: Happiness Is Not Found In A Documentary

November 24, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Tom's audio for the first ten minutes of this episode is rough, but just bear with us. We talk about Tall Tales at Thanksgiving, the usefulness of documentaries, why Tanya hates the Democrats so much, and why advertisers are trying to figure out how to get into your dreams. Thanks for your patience folks and Happy Thanksgiving. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 226: Happiness Is Not Found In A Documentary

November 24, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Tom's audio for the first ten minutes of this episode is rough, but just bear with us. We talk about Tall Tales at Thanksgiving, the usefulness of documentaries, why Tanya hates the Democrats so much, and why advertisers are trying to figure out how to get into your dreams. Thanks for your patience folks and Happy Thanksgiving. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 225: You May Be Right And I May Be Crazy

November 18, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

This week we talk about how 9/11 killed country music; how the Trillbillies need a new uniform; and how Bret and Gail are finally ready to kill each other Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 224: You May Be Right And I May Be Crazy

November 18, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

This week we talk about how 9/11 killed country music; how the Trillbillies need a new uniform; and how Bret and Gail are finally ready to kill each other Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 223: Resplendent (w/ Special Guests: @murderxbryan, @len0killer, and @jakebrodes)

November 12, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 57 MB

This week we welcome Bryan of Street Fight Radio, as well as Thomas and Jake of Pendejo Time to talk about the satanic panics of our youth and Travis Scott among other topics. Subscribe to their patreons below if you haven't yet: https://www.patreon.com/pendejotime https://www.patreon.com/streetfightradio

Episode 224: Resplendent (w/ Special Guests: @murderxbryan, @len0killer, and @jakebrodes)

November 12, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 57 MB

This week we welcome Bryan of Street Fight Radio, as well as Thomas and Jake of Pendejo Time to talk about the satanic panics of our youth and Travis Scott among other topics. Subscribe to their patreons below if you haven't yet: https://www.patreon.com/pendejotime https://www.patreon.com/streetfightradio

Episode 223: Never Felt Better In My Life

November 04, 2021 21:28 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

We debrief from Halloween, then spend a little time talking about Election Day results. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 222: The Sissification Of The American Male

October 28, 2021 18:36 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

This week we discuss a local controversy, an anti-Biden rap song by veterans, the Build Back Better bill, and the workshopping of Jan 6 Check out Tom's podcast Faces In The Corner: https://soundcloud.com/facesinthecorner Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 221: But Anyways

October 21, 2021 16:28 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

This week we look at the New York Times's Jan 6 profiles in courage. Then we discuss the various reactions to and takes on former Secretary of State Colin Powell's death. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 220: The Slippery Slope, Part I

October 14, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

The first half of a two-part series on podcasting, media, and taking the Washington Post's Conspiracy Theory quiz. Listen to Part 2 at our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 219: Phantom Of The TL

October 07, 2021 16:45 - 1 hour - 62 MB

We do a lot of speculating on this one: the FBI's raid on NYPD's union boss, the bat on the 2020 U.S. quarter, Facebook whistleblower and subsequent outage, and art friends. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 218: Pinker Thinkers

October 01, 2021 14:52 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

We talk about Dolly, meet some Pinker's Thinkers, and check in with Bret and Gail. Find us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 218: Pinker's Thinkers

October 01, 2021 14:52 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

We talk about Dolly, meet some Pinker's Thinkers, and check in with Bret and Gail. Find us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 217: Sunday Best

September 23, 2021 23:29 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

This week we talk Teslas, Wuhab Lab conspiracies, Haiti, and the lasting perseverance of 90s (at least when it comes to politics). Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 216: Double Dare Direct Action

September 17, 2021 18:25 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

We start out with our own spin on the controversial show "The Activist," then take a look at some of the new company town proposals on offer from our tech overlords. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 215: Have You Forgotten? (Tanya Did)

September 09, 2021 21:23 - 1 hour - 115 MB

Tanya, Aaron, and Tom provide updates on Cop City in ATL, Bishop Sycamore, and talk about "the next 9/11" and what the foreign policy ghouls suggest we do about it.

[Year Zero 5] Uncanny Alley: 9/11 at the Bleeding Edge (feat. Jimmy Falun Gong & Dimitri)

September 07, 2021 00:18 - 2 hours - 138 MB

For the latest installment of our Year Zero series, we finally tackle the big one: 9/11. Specifically, the 9/11 that is presented to us by author Thomas Pynchon in his 2013 book, Bleeding Edge. To help us do it, we've enlisted the help of Jimmy Falun Gong (@JimmyFalunGong on Twitter) of the podcast Programmed to Chill (@p2chillPodcast), and Dimitri (@drposhlost) of the Subliminal Jihad podcast (@subliminaljihad). Because it's Pynchon, we cover a wide range of topics: Silicon Alley and the ...

Episode 214: Captain's Log

September 02, 2021 13:41 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Tanya takes on Big Water and gets kicked out of Jenkins Days; the gang talks cliff dwellings and mounds; Letcher County speaks its piece Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 213: Aint Free Yet But Close

August 26, 2021 19:04 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

This we take a look at Planet Earth: is it really the "hidden gem" of the universe? According to one Kentucky CEO, it certainly is. After that we take a brief look at the army of contractors making money off of the pandemic. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 212: Panjshir Valley Hillbillies

August 19, 2021 19:53 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

This week we start off with an op-ed from our Senator-In-Exile Amy McGrath concerning Afghanistan. Then we check back in with AppHarvest, for whom news has only gotten worse since we checked in on them on Sunday's Patreon. And finally we finish with an exploration into the QAnon mindset with a reading from Politico. Check us out on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 211: Leaving Cop City

August 12, 2021 21:42 - 1 hour - 64 MB

This week we cover Cuomo, climate change, cops, and vaccine mandates Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 210: Some Accidents Happen Inside The Car

August 05, 2021 13:50 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

Tanya goes to the courthouse and has a visitor. Meanwhile the governor of New York Andrew Cwimo digs in deeper. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 209: Ready To Meet God

July 29, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

This week we make a rare dive into right-wing agit-prop, with a Federalist article about Simone Biles. We also talk about the importance of learning about rocks at a young age, and end with some Speak Your Piece. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 208: No Ketchup Packets In Space

July 22, 2021 21:01 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

This week we follow up on the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (see Patreon episode #122), then discuss the so-called Billionaire Space Race. Finally we talk about some very strange ideas about rural poverty. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 207: Animal Pharma

July 15, 2021 19:57 - 1 hour - 74 MB

This week we discuss Tarence's dialectical history of the opioid epidemic in The Baffler. Long story short: the police bear just as much responsibility as Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family. Read the full piece here: https://thebaffler.com/salvos/united-in-rage-ray Support us on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty