The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters

Carl is joined by Ben Habib to discuss what Brexit meant, why Starmer is going hard right on immigration, and why he left Reform.

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Josh and Properhorrorshow discuss Stanley Kubrick’s experiment with horror, The Shining, and his Vietnam classic Full Metal Jacket.

Harry, Carl and Stelios discuss the reduction in UK net migration and the government’s response, the UK potentially regulating itself off the internet, and the failure of Europe’s benefits schemes.

Carl, Josh, and Charlie Bentley-Astor discuss the sad case of Peter Lynch, who took his own life after being imprisoned for shouting at police, the ideological gap between men and women, and how Italy’s migrant crisis is horrifying.

Connor, Harry & Beau discuss Keir Starmer’s terrorist clients, the hot new thing you can do for the NHS, and how Trump’s transition team is looking.

Stelios, Beau, and Josh discuss the dismissal of Trump’s Jan 6th case, what would happen if Russia attacked the UK, and Walmart rolling back DEI.

Dan investigates claims that a company may have found the infinite money glitch allowing them to make unlimited upside by using the weakness and debasement of the fiat money system against itself. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-brokenomics-or-mstr-infinite-money-glitch-26-11-24

Carl, Josh, and Dan discuss the possibility of the UK’s Labour Party government calling a general election, how Starmer has made friends with the investment company BlackRock and how the US government is poisoning its citizens with fluoride.

This week Beau discusses Caesar’s return to Britain, as well as the increasing levels of rebellion all across the length and breadth of Gaul.

Connor and Harry discuss Junji Ito's horror manga series Uzumaki, Gyo, and Shivers, as well as the limits of translating print comics into anime adaptations, with the Junji Ito Collection and Maniac series.

Harry, Stelios, and Beau discuss why everyone hates Keir Starmer, the anniversary of the death of JFK, and why the Maori in New Zealand are protesting.

Carl, Josh, and Lord Miles discuss how farmers have Labour on the back foot in Britain, the war on low-quality political accounts on social media, and the best places to travel.

Harry and Josh discuss the farmers’ protest, if Joe Biden will start WW3 before Trump’s second term, and the evil, no-good, downright stinking history of Keir Starmer.

Carl went to London to speak with farmers protesting the Labour Government's inheritance tax changes.

Stelios and Beau discuss the differences between European and American morale, Joe Biden’s Armageddon, and how multiculturalism in Germany is a disaster.

Dan addresses recent political changes affecting the investment outlook, such as the UK budget and the Trump win and its potential to significantly cut the US deficit.

Carl, Dan, and Stelios discuss the Mike Tyson/Jake Paul fight, how Farage has folded on yet another important issue, and how the state will engineer you to be woke.

This week Beau discusses Caesar’s attempts to secure his position in Gaul by pre-emptively crossing the Rhine and attacking Germany, as well as bouncing across the Channel and attacking Britain

Harry and Josh are joined by returning guest Properhorrorshow to examine Stanley Kubrick’s dystopian masterpiece A Clockwork Orange and his often-ignored period drama Barry Lyndon. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-the-career-of-stanley-kubrick-part-iii-16-11-24

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Harry, Beau, and Josh discuss the Daniel Penny trial, how police intimidated a journalist over a year-old tweet, and how two preserved bodies in Pompeii could be gay.

Connor, Harry & Josh discuss Islamophobia Awareness Month, whether or not Kemi Badenoch can represent British people, and the phenomenon of Djinnbrain.

Beau discusses Labour’s continued attack on farmers, and whether Clarkson will take his rightful place as a champion of the people. Carl covers the chronic mid-wittery of Starmer’s government, especially in regard to net zero and Ukraine. Stelios highlights how the Dems are tearing families apart faster than ever in light of Trump’s victory.

Beau discusses Armistice Day, outlining the final hours and human cost of the First World War, Josh covers the Islamic attacks on Jews in Amsterdam, and Dan explores how Trump's victory has caused Bitcoin prices to soar.

To commemorate Armistice Day Beau reads 'Suicide in the Trenches', by Siegfried Sassoon

This week Beau discusses Caesar’s next set of battles in Gaul. Fighting breaks out all over the show, from the Alps, to the Atlantic coast, to deep in the heart of central Aquitania; all with various degrees of success. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-184-or-epochs-183-or-pompey-and-caesar-part-ix-10-11-2024

Harry, Beau, and Stelios discuss the completely sane and reasonable reactions to Trump’s win, why the Democrats lost, and where the Democrats go from here.

Carl, Connor & Ralph Schoellhammer discuss Hispanics voting for Trump, Kamala Harris’ army of hideous Redditors, and why Rory Stewart got it all wrong.

Harry, Beau, and Stelios discuss the completely sane and reasonable reactions to Trump’s win, why the Democrats lost, and where the Democrats go from here.

Josh, Beau, and Stelios discuss the predictions for the US presidential elections, the murder of Peanut the Squirrel in New York, and the Conservative Party's election of Kemi Badenoch as party leader.

This week Beau discusses Caesar’s next move in Gaul after defeating Ariovistus, he attacks The Belgae, a giant coalition of tribes from all over northern Gaul and the German side of the Rhine; large scale fighting ensues. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-183-or-pompey-and-caesar-part-viii-03-10-24

Carl, Harry, and Stelios discuss Wat Clarkson's potential revolt, how Trump connects with regular people, and the Irish government joins the rest in hating their own people.

Harry, Josh, and Beau discuss Labour’s new budget, Koreans hunting Jonny Somali for sport, and the Neocon cycle.

Connor & Harry discuss how the media lied about the Southport massacre, how the Home Office is exploiting the British public, and how Daniel Penny has been punished for saving lives.

Carl, Dan, and Josh discuss the Labour Party getting physical, how the culture of the 2000s no longer exists, and the steady decline of AAA gaming.

Dan speaks to YouTube legend and political commentator, Steve Turley on the prospects of a Trump victory next week. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-brokenomics-or-will-trump-win-with-dr-steve-turley

Josh, Beau, and Stelios discuss how the media conceals key details when a killer is foreign, Trump’s Joe Rogan Podcast appearance and allegations of sex trafficking in the wrestling world.

This week Beau discusses Caesar’s next move in Gaul after defeating the Helvetii, which is to immediately take on the German Warmaster, Ariovistus. Watch the full video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-182-or-pompey-and-caesar-part-vii-27-10-24

Carl, Stelios, and Beau discuss how the Democrats are incredibly desperate as election fever grips the US, and how Britain is going to be oppressed by the global majority.

Harry and Josh discuss Soros funding Compact magazine, how Trump is Hitler, and how the redcoats will not be influencing the US presidential election.

Connor, Harry, and Stelios discuss why Labour are releasing the criminals, the British Government conspiring to end Musk's X, and how the left is dying for martyrs

Beau and Josh discuss Hope not Hate’s new documentary, BRICS vs the G7 and how the state “deals with” political dissidents.

Dan speaks with planetary scientist Grant Donahue on the economics of space. Starting with the ongoing efforts to industrialize low earth orbit, they keep going to the industrialization of the local cluster of galaxies.

Carl, Stelios, and Josh discuss Trump’s McDonald’s shift, how dystopian the world has become, and how King Arthur is a ‘gay icon.’

This week Beau discusses the year 58 B.C. when Caesar first enters Gaul, and immediately gets stuck into the action, successfully repulsing the Helvetii. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-181-or-pompey-and-caesar-part-vi-20-10-24

Connor, Stelios & Josh discuss the UK's migrant crime epidemic, a warning to the Japanese from the West, and how Whites will become a minority in the US – “and that's a good thing.”

Carl, Josh, and Harry discuss Kamala’s latest interview disaster, Boris Johnson lying more, and the kinds of people breaking into Britain.

Connor, Harry & Beau discuss Kamala Harris plagiarising her book, the bookies backing Trump, and BLM's brand new martyr failing spectacularly.

Josh discusses the rehabilitation of the ‘R’ word. Stelios explains how North Korea is putting the kaaboom back into civil engineering projects and Dan explains how to become personally very wealthy out of the coming robot revolution.

Dan just rewatched the HBO Show ‘The Wire’ while on his hols and spotted there were many Brokenomics lessons hidden in this classic 2002 show following the drug trade and police in the crime ridden city of Baltimore. Watch the full podcast: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-brokenomics-or-the-wire-15-10-24

Carl, Beau, and Stelios discuss whether there was a third assassination attempt against Trump, how Elon is making politicians look bad, and why the right works with Hope Not Hate.

This week Beau discusses the period of Caesar’s consulship before he departs for his lengthy and famous command in Gaul, arguably one of the most pivotal and decisive years in the fall of the Roman Republic. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-180-or-pompey-and-caesar-part-v-13-10-24

Harry, Josh and Carl take a trip into the heart of darkness as they explore the work of the nefarious James O'Gammon. Watch the full podcast: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-book-club-64-or-james-obriens-how-they-broke-britain-12-10-24

Carl and Stelios are joined by Harrison Pitt to discuss the case for Kamala Harris, how Orban is defying the EU, and the strange story of a one-legged Nigerian pirate.

Harry, Josh and Beau discuss the Tory party leadership race, the legacy of Che Guevara, and the fact that Europe is full to capacity.

Connor, Harry & Charlie Downes discuss how the government are hiding immigration numbers from us, how European parties are winning on mass deportations, and how a trans activist is rewriting history on the Grooming Gangs.

Carl, Beau, and Luca Johnson discuss Trump's triumphant return to Butler PA, why Elon is all-in on Trump, and how Morrissey is dangerously based.

Dan has designed a back garden Nuclear reactor and speaks to a Nuclear engineer about how viable it is, plus the potential for the UK and other countries solving their energy problems with Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-brokenomics-or-going-nuclear-08-10-24

Josh and Dan discuss the sun setting on the British Empire, how James Lindsay has discovered a dark plot to enslave humanity and Japan’s problems with its newfound multiculturalism.

This week Beau interrupts his series on Caesar and Pompey to jump ahead in the narrative, to discuss the life, achievements and legacy of Augustus, with Apostolic Majesty. Watch the full video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-179-or-augustus-with-apostolic-majesty-06-10-24

Carl and Stelios take a deep dive into Frankfurt School alumnus Herbert Marcuse's infamous book One Dimensional Man. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-book-club-63-or-herbert-marcuses-one-dimensional-man-05-10-24

Carl and Harry are joined by Dan and Stan of Voice of Wales to discuss The Diddy Situation, a taste of things to come, and the glorious rise of the red squirrel.

Harry and Josh discuss the correct application of the death penalty to the murderer Marcellus Williams, how the resistance to wokeness in gaming gets results, and the grand geopolitical vision of David Lammy

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Carl, Beau, and Josh discuss the devastating hurricane that hit the US, Israel vs Hezbollah, and how the Dems are going to try and steal it again.

Dan and Tony Blair consider the lessons of leadership based on Tony's new instruction manual on how to wield power at the highest level.

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This week Beau discusses the period of Caesar’s political and military career where he goes from merely one of the most important players on the stage, to undeniably one of the three most powerful men in the Republic

Professor Ed Dutton joins Carl for a wide-ranging and eclectic conversation about how leftists taking themselves out of the gene pool is a good thing

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Carl & Dan discuss how Labour are going to bring Joy to Britain by banning everything that brings you joy, what the FBI crime stats tell us and the two Dads discuss if David Beckham is a good father or not?

Mark Houghton visits the offices so Dan plays poker with him. Whilst doing so they chat through the history of the game, the maths and practice of winning in poker. After the show Dan and Mark played heads up twice - Dan won. It was probably luck.

Josh, Dan and Stelios discuss how Corruption in Western countries is effectively legal, the AfD in Germany struggling towards victory and the five different assassination teams going after trump.  Video published PCLE 1006 Rumble

This week Beau chats to Luca Johnson all about the life, times, achievements, and downfall of Thomas Cromwell, one of Henry VIII’s most important henchmen. From his early life, his career under Cardinal Wolsey, his battles with Thomas Moore, his support then back-stabbing of the Boleyns, his role in the dissolution of the monasteries, his part in the Anne of Cleves affair, and his ultimate downfall and demise.

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Josh and Harry, are joined by Psychologist and Basketweavers Founder Mark Houghton to discuss the arrest of P Diddy, Nigel Farage’s views on remigration, and the overdiagnosis epidemic.

Carl, Connor, and Raw Egg Nationalist discuss Nigel Farage refusing to lead the Right, the media's deafening silence on the Rotherham grooming gang trial, and the disorderly nature of state power.

Join us for a milestone celebration as we mark the 1000th episode of the Podcast of the Lotus Eaters! This extended edition promises to be an unforgettable journey, reflecting on the highlights, controversies, and deep dives that have shaped our discourse over the years. We’ll be revisiting some of the most impactful moments, discussing the evolution of our discussions, and exploring new territory as we continue to challenge the mainstream narratives. To commemorate this special occasion, we’ll be hosting an in-depth Q&A session at the end of the episode. This is your chance to engage directly with us—ask your burning questions, share your thoughts, and be a part of the conversation that has brought us to this incredible milestone.

Today Stelios, Dan and Beau discuss how Huw Edwards gets away with being a big dirty pedo, then the lads attempt to lighten the tone with a look at the The far future of humanity and the Mission to Europa.

Dan & Carl attended the annual council of wise men. Dan spoke to several interesting characters whilst on location. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-brokenomics-or-the-witan-17-08-24

Join Carl, Stelios, and Mark Houghton as they discuss Trump surviving another assassination attempt, Labour facing the fallout of its recent strategies, and Bill Gates’ push to bring AI into classrooms.

This week Beau takes a one week hiatus from his Roman Republic series to chat to Tom Rowsell - aka Survive the Jive - all about the early history of the British Isles. From the very first flint knappers, to the oldest rock art, the pre-Stonehenge hunter-gatherers, the first farmers, the various waves of Bell-Beaker folk, the Celts, the Romans, the Anglo-Saxons, and much more besides

Carl, Connor and Josh celebrate 1000 episodes of the Podcast of the Lotus Eaters by discussing how Trump keeps winning, how Labour is freezing pensioners to house foreigners, and Sweden paying the Danegeld. Join us for a milestone celebration as we mark the 1000th episode of the Podcast of the Lotus Eaters! This extended edition promises to be an unforgettable journey, reflecting on the highlights, controversies, and deep dives that have shaped our discourse over the years. We’ll be revisiting some of the most impactful moments, discussing the evolution of our discussions, and exploring new territory as we continue to challenge the mainstream narratives. To commemorate this special occasion, we’ll be hosting an in-depth Q&A session at the end of the episode. This is your chance to engage directly with us—ask your burning questions, share your thoughts, and be a part of the conversation that has brought us to this incredible milestone.

Josh and Harry discuss what is on the menu in Ohio, why white people hate themselves and the Indian cow police.

Connor & Harry discuss the ABC Trump / Harris Presidential debate, how the law is not on our side, and the death of Internet Archive.

Today Stelios, Dan and Beau discuss Germany’s decision to close their borders, how Trump has vowed that revenge will be his, and how Elon is determined to get his Mars colony.

Carl, Josh, and Stelios discuss how our audience are in trouble, why the Haitians are invading Ohio, and how anti-racism is deconstructing the Irish family.

Stelios interviews Dr. Jeffrey M. Bale about the far-right, the ‘far-right’, extremism, and terrorism

Josh and Harry are joined by Calvin Robinson for his final podcast appearance before moving to America. They are discussing Winston Churchill’s legacy, why Europe needs to assert itself and the dark side of the internet.

Connor, Harry & Luca Johnson discuss the Munich Muslim terror attack, the TENET Media Russian disinformation controversy, and the colonisation of the Proms.

This week Beau discusses the early life of Gaius Julius Caesar, from his first close scrapes with Sulla, his time winning the people over as an overly generous Aedile, his election as Pontifex Maximus, his role in the Catiline Conspiracy, and much more.

Connor, Dan & professor Ed Dutton discuss the end of an era as Unpopular Opinions comes to an end, how German Zoomers are based, and the science of Physiognomy.

Josh, Stelios and Beau discuss the success of the AfD, Elon v Brazil and how polls cannot be taken at face value.

Josh, Stelios and Beau discuss the success of the AfD, Elon v Brazil and how polls cannot be taken at face value.

In this start to a new series on the history of the 20th Century gay rights movement, Harry examines the overlooked figure Harry Hay, his organisation the Mattachine Society, and Hay's lifelong association with NAMBLA.

This week Beau discusses the increasingly spectacular achievements of Pompey Magnus, from his relationship with Sulla, his exploits in Spain, his victories against Spartacus and the pirates, and his burgeoning politics career. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-174-or-pompey-and-caesar-part-ii-01-09-24