Cracks in Postmodernity

Subverting subversiveness through pretentious and ironic cultural commentary that gives precedence to aesthetics and ontology over ethics and politics.

The Specter of Islamic Postliberalism

Jacob Williams joins the pod to discuss his conversion to Islam, the differences between Islam & Christianity, and the specter of an Islamic postliberalism.Subscribe to our Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

10-02
59:02

Gender, Politics, and the New Right w/ Mana Afsari

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠Viral Cure: Making sense of internet discourse ⁠⁠⁠series, ⁠⁠⁠Stephen joins Research Associate at Aspen Philosophy & Society Mana Afsari, who has written several compelling essays about gender, politics, and internet discourse. We discuss:the ways that internet forums influence discourse on gender identityhow current US political figures are shaping men's sense of identity and social functionMana's tools for moving past reactive discourse on the internet, engaging with the stories we read more critically, and recognizing the human element hidden within ideological platitudesThanks to Interintellect for hosting our salon! https://interintellect.com/Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

09-15
01:04:56

Beyond reacting to the "other side" w/ Ross Barkan

In this episode of the ⁠⁠Viral Cure: Making sense of internet discourse ⁠⁠series, ⁠⁠⁠Stephen joins journalist Ross Barkan, who responds to both national and local political issues with a balanced, nuanced take. We discuss:how Ross attempts to respond intelligently, rather than to react emotionally, to his political opponentstactics for speaking and writing candidly about both the strengths and weaknesses of one's own political positionsthe value of becoming informed on and engaged in local political initiativesThanks to Interintellect for hosting our salon! https://interintellect.com/Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

08-28
01:10:48

Crossing ideological divides w/ Justin E. Giboney

In this episode of the ⁠Viral Cure: Making sense of internet discourse ⁠series, ⁠⁠Stephen G. Adubato⁠⁠, joins &Campaign founder Justin E. Giboney, whose work focuses on giving people to tools to have tough conversations about divisive issues. We discuss:how Justin works to bring people together from across the ideological spectrumtools for engaging in challenging conversations with people we disagree withthe importance of cultivating critical thinking and dialogue skills in a polarized public squareThanks to Interintellect for hosting our salon! https://interintellect.com/Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

08-14
40:22

The Art of Disagreeing on the Internet w/ Santiago Ramos

In this episode of the Viral Cure: Making sense of internet discourse series, ⁠Stephen G. Adubato⁠, joins Wisdom of Crowd’s Executive Editor Santiago Ramos to discuss:how partisan and ideological commitments shape the way discourse unfolds on the internethow Santiago checks his own biases and engages seriously and openly with a variety of POVstactics for developing solid media consumption habits and avoiding getting lost in the pettinesssuggestions for avoiding knee- jerk reactions and engaging intelligently with people whose ideas we don’t fully agree with.Thanks to Interintellect for hosting our salon! https://interintellect.com/Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

07-31
01:03:27

Inside the Catholic Worker w/ Larry Chapp

Larry Chapp joins the pod to discuss Dorothy Day, life at the Catholic Worker, Pope Leo XVI, and US politics.Check out his website here: https://gaudiumetspes22.com/ Subscribe to our Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

07-18
35:27

Saying whatever we like w/ Ayishat Akanbi

Ayishat Akanbi joins the pod to discuss cancelling her book deal, the errors of therapeuticism, the insanity of ideologues, and keeping it real in an artificial world.Check out her Substack here: https://ayishatakanbi.substack.com/Subscribe to our Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

07-03
01:16:34

Bringing the Gift of Blackness w/ Gloria Purvis

Gloria Purvis joins the pod to discuss Carmelite spirituality, the legacy of Black Americans in the Catholic Church, and Church politics. Read our first interview in America https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/09/23/gloria-purvis-interview-racism-pro-life-politics-devilSubscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

06-18
01:12:16

Baby, you were [possibly not] born this way w/ David Dudrick

David Dudrick joins the pod to discuss Nietzsche, Foucault, Catholicism and cultural theory. Read David's essay on Foucault https://www.compactmag.com/article/why-foucault-couldnt-kill-sexuality/Read Stephen's article on Nietzsche https://www.newsweek.com/our-culture-war-two-sides-same-nietzschean-coin-opinion-1792783 Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

06-06
50:01

Outer Borough State of Mind w/ Ross Barkan

Ross Barkan joins the pod to discuss 9/11 memes, life in the Outer Boroughs, Jane Jacobs vs. Robert Moses, the unironic pursuit of greatness, and his novel Glass Century.Read Stephen's review of Glass Century in COMPACT https://www.compactmag.com/article/a-new-york-epic-for-our-time/Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

05-22
43:20

You have never been woke w/ Musa al-Gharbi

After long await, Musa al-Gharbi joins to pod to talk about wokeness, anti-wokeness, virtue signaling, campus protests, elite capture, and grassroots organizing.Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

05-10
01:12:12

Ex-Gays, Homof@scists, & Pansexual Zoomers w/ Pieter Valk

Pieter Valk and I interview each other about the pieces we cross published on each other's Substacks. Check out Pieter's piece 'From Pray-the-Gay-Away to Pansexual Pragmatism': https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/from-pray-the-gay-away-to-pansexualAnd my piece 'From Drag to Dimes Square: The Return of the Homofascist': https://pieterlvalk.substack.com/cp/160499684 Pieter Valk is a speaker and author, the director of Equip, a cofounder of the Nashville Family of Brothers, an aspiring deacon in the ACNA, and a licensed professional counselor. Learn more at pieterLvalk.com and or on socials @pieterLvalk.

04-30
56:41

Going Insane in America w/ Emmett Rensin

Emmett Rensin joins the pod to discuss his brilliant book The Complications: Going Insane in America, as well as mental illness, faith, and politics. Follow his work here: https://emmettrensin.com/Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

04-16
01:03:46

Faith in a Globalized World: Milbank, Hamid, Cavanaugh

In this third episode of the Searching for the Self in an Age of Simulation series, Stephen G. Adubato, host of Cracks in Postmodernity, joins philosopher John Milbank, author Shadi Hamid, and theologian William T. Cavanaugh, to discuss faith and globalization. How does globalization impact religious belief and practice? As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, believers face new opportunities to share their faith and new challenges in maintaining their local religious communities. Stephen G. Adubato joins John Milbank, Shadi Hamid, and William T. Cavanaugh for a compelling discussion on the dynamic interplay between faith and globalization. Thanks to Interintellect for hosting our salon! https://interintellect.com/Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/publish/settings

04-02
01:17:12

Q+A pod: Parenting edition

Our token parents Emilia and Joe answer your questions about parenthood, marriage, and vocations. Follow them @etchornay10 and @joey_nabbles Read Joe's essay on the manosphere https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/dont-call-me-daddy-manosphere-influencers and Emilia's on tradwives https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/the-unironic-tradwife Subscribe to the Substack: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com

03-20
01:11:13

The Future of US Politics w/ James Davison Hunter (Live @ the NYE)

After his talk at the New York Encounter, James Davison Hunter and I talked about localism, the role of religious communities, the expansion of mass media, and the future of US politics. Listen to his talk at the NYE here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2KnSDLeiIESubscribe to the Substack here: ⁠⁠https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/abo...⁠⁠

03-06
36:54

The History (& Future) of Psychoanalysis w/ Eli Zaretsky

Historian of Psychoanalysis Eli Zaretsky joins the pod to discuss the Freudian Left, Lasch, and the future of identity politics under the Trump admin. Check out Eli's essay in Cracks in PoMo: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/p/americas-populist-upheaval?utm_source=publication-search Follow Cracks in Pomo on IG @cracksinpomo and on Twitter @stephengadubato Subscribe to the Substack here: ⁠⁠⁠https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/abo...⁠⁠⁠ discount on Masa Chips: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.masachips.com/cracksinpost...

02-19
59:24

Post Election Post Mortem: How Mass Media Shapes Your Mind w/ Geoff Shullenberger

Thanks to the exponential growth of mass media over the last few decades, we find ourselves bombarded with information that is presented to us through a variety of framings. Whose narrative is most accurate? Which sources, if any, can we trust? Join Stephen G. Adubato and Geoff Shullenberger for a discussion on how mass media shapes the way we take in information. Thanks to Interintellect for hosting our salon!

02-05
01:01:31

Behind Body Positivity w/ Kat Dee & Abigail Favale

In this second episode of the Searching for the Self in an Age of Simulation series, Stephen G. Adubato, host of Cracks in Postmodernity, joins Abigail Favale, professor at the McGrath Institute for Church Life, and Katherine Dee, internet subculture chronicler, to discuss the body positivity movement.  What lies beneath the surface of the Body Positivity movement? How do societal standards shape our perceptions of beauty, and why are eating disorders so prevalent? Join Abigail Favale and Katherine Dee for an in-depth discussion on the origins and impact of eating disorders and the cultural forces that define beauty. Thanks to Interintellect for hosting our salon! https://interintellect.com/

01-23
52:52

Reel-y Holy: New Age Beliefs in the Digital Realm

In this fourth episode of the Searching for the Self in an Age of Simulation series, Stephen G. Adubato, host of Cracks in Postmodernity, joins Katherine Dee, internet subculture chronicler, Esmé Partridge, writer and consultant working at the intersection of religion, philosophy and politics, to discuss spirituality in the digital world. How are TikTok reels and social media content sparking a postmodern religious revival? What impact are these digital spiritual practices having on their followers? Join Katherine Dee and Esmé Partridge for a fascinating discussion on the rise of New Age spirituality in the digital age and its effects on modern souls. Thanks to Interintellect for hosting our salon! https://interintellect.com/

01-09
01:01:02

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