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Ep 133 – “You guys aren’t cynical enough…”
This week the Wrong Boys address the criticism that they are far too optimistic and nowhere near cynical enough by getting down on their knees and worshiping the zero. leave us a...
Ep 131 – The Genius of Mr. Rogers
A tribute to America’s greatest poet and philosopher, Fred Rogers.
Ep 130 – Jean Against the Machine
Jean Swanson is a long time activist against poverty and homelessness on Vancouver’s downtown eastside, and she’s running for Vancouver city council. Shawn speaks with her about her life, activism, and campaign,...
Ep 127 – The Ear
In this very special Wrongtown Mystery, Shawn and Aaron investigate the ear, its origins, its beauty, and how to use it to listen. Meanwhile, tensions with their incompetent intern Jeffrey reach a...
Ep 126 – Combat Liberalism
The wrong boys engage in a critical reading of Mao Tse-tung’s essay ‘Combat Liberalism’, then fight in and win a glorious revolution that doesn’t lead to any grain problems. Theme song by Hunt...
Ep 124 – What do you mean when you say hierarchy?
The Wrong Boys dissect the different ways people use the term hierarchy, try to zero in on what the leftist critique of hierarchy is about, and make a huge discovery – that...
Ep 121 – Can Technology Save Us?
Is technology Jesus? Or is it more like an homicidally insane person who thinks he’s Jesus? Answering a question from a listener, The Wrong Boys take on the case to get to...
W2T 120 – Tiki Torch Fascism
This week we talk about: – Charlottesville Nazi rally and car murders around the world – Umberto Eco’s List of the 14 Common Features of Fascism – The moral merits of cheering...
Ep 118 – Perfumed Men Make Beautiful Times
Aaron interviews an ex-fascist named Callum about his political journey, and Shawn and Aaron discuss the points for and against the old adage: Perfumed men make beautiful times Beautiful times make ugly...
Ep 117 – The S.W.E.A.T. pledge
Millionaire and former host of Discovery Channel’s ‘Dirty Jobs’ Mike Rowe wants the Wrong Boys to sign his S.W.E.A.T. pledge (Skill & Work Ethic Aren’t Taboo). Will Shawn and Aaron promise to live...