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151. Pali High: The Return

2026-09-1101:59:45

Palisades High returns to campus for its first full school year since the fires. But how much of "it" survived? I pay a visit to its centermost authority, English teacher Mr. Klima, for a re-enactment of conflicts about history, religion, free speech, and prom. A 250/25 anniversary special. For twice the adventures and more, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian Follow on x/insta @filthyarmenian

150. The Devil's Gate w/ Conrad Flynn

2026-09-0144:03

For rocket scientist Jack Parsons, the Devil's Gate Dam proved to be a portal to the stars -- and to something else. Conrad Flynn joins me on a hot-as-Hell day for a hike around the Pasadena portal where one too many occult experiments succeeded. For the full 2 hour adventure, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian ... you'll also get access to all the exclusive episodes (about half overall), including the most explosive ones. Follow on X/insta @filthyarmenian For rocket scientist/occultist Jack Parsons, the Devil's Gate Dam proved to be a portal to the stars -- and to something else. Conrad Flynn joins me on a hot-as-Hell day for a hike around the Pasadena portal where one too many experiments succeeded. Conrad is the author of The Flynn Effect on substack.

149. Jim Goad, Self-harm, & Sunset Boulevard

2026-08-1902:12:06

Last month, counterculture icon Jim Goad (ANSWER Me!, Redneck Manifesto), godfather of the online right, died by his own hand. Adam Lehrer joins me to commemorate his legacy and review the intellectual circumstances that led to his demise, while appreciating "24 Hours on Sunset," his historic piece on the boulevard so dear to our hearts. Adam is a writer at Tablet Magazine, Safety Propaganda, and host of System of Systems For access to twice as many adventures plus other perks, subscribe the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian X/insta: @filthyarmenian

148. The P.G. Wodehouse Resort & Casino w/ Yeerk

2026-08-0345:23

An introduction to Jeeves, Wooster, the timeless literary paradise of by P.G. Wodehouse, his (almost) perfect writer's life, and some theories as to why the sublime comic pleasure of his work endures in the internet age. With Yeerk of Bistro Californium For the full 2 hour episode, and more than twice as many adventures overall, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian Follow us on X/insta @filthyarmenian

147. Hulkamerica

2026-07-1701:58:56

A man makes gladiator theater out of patriotism. Becomes rich, famous, adored. And then he risks it all for the real thing... Reflections on the new documentary Hulk Hogan: Real American with Michael Garrity For twice as many adventures, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian Follow on X/insta @filthyarmenian

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