Kill The Computer

Caleb's other show, 60 Minute Drill, is back. If you didn't know, he does a show about the politics of the NFL with Arif Hasan and Ed Zitron. This is the first episode of the new season, in which we discuss the ongoing crisis of the NFLPA (player's union), what that means for upcoming contract negotiations, and more. You can support us at our brand new Patreon: www.Patreon.com/60MinuteDrill or on bluesky @60minutedrill.com

Patreon.com/KillTheComputer We decided to call an audible and sort of grapple with what's going on in the news and how the right wing will frame the concept of political violence going forward. Note if you listen to this in the future that we recorded this as events were unfolding, so new info may have since come to light.

We're onto another lighter and looser episode before returning to the dark stuff as we talk about how the "MAHA" movement is a symptom of medical and social alienation and how that manifests in sometimes funny, sometimes tragic ways. Follow Mason @OneHandPolitics and watch out for him on another "surrounded" episode soon too.

Gare Davis of It Could Happen Here joins us for our first entry into the world of nihilistic violence, the true crime community, and more. Content advisory: this series will discuss graphic and upsetting themes. Find Gare on It Could Happen Here and https://linktr.ee/garrisondavis Finish this episode and get more exclusive content at https://Patreon.com/KillTheComputer 

Marcos joins us to talk about the absolutely insane world of trash streamers. Support him: https://www.patreon.com/TheHomieCollective

Today, we talk about how Spotify is killing art, why some of your favorite bands are leaving the platform, and what the nasty pervert Daniel Ek is doing with the billions he's made off the backs of working musicians. At the end, June and Caleb talk about why we love music, why it's worth saving, then wax poetic about some stuff we've been listening to recently. Listen to the entire episode at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer 

We figured we'd give you the first one free: Caleb and June join for MLYP's first episode, now exclusive behind the KTC paywall as bonus content for you. Check the Patreon comments or Discord for the notes and the power point presentation that go along with this episode. Stay tuned for more exclusive extended KTC universe shows in the coming weeks and months, all at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer

Ed Zitron and Arif Hasan join us for a loose conversation on how online gambling is destroying the world. Follow Ed at wheresyoured.at and Arif at wideleft.football and if you're a fan of the NFL, be sure to listen to their show with Caleb, 60 Minute Drill.

Today we take a look into the strange world of people dating, falling in love with, and at times even marrying, AI companions. Listen to the full episode: www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer

We're back to finish our thoughts from the pilot episode. We talk about bots, data harvesting, and how troll farms are used by governments, for governments, and with the intent to influence governments.

June and Caleb have a looser, freeform conversation about Collective Shout, YouTube's new AI powered ID verification requirements, the UK's new Online Safety Act, and what this all means for small publishers and normal internet users just like you. Join our fantasy football league by filling this form out: https://forms.gle/GixJMftsYFcimLdQ8

Thank you for being here and welcome to the inaugural episode of Kill The Computer. We discuss the history of the dead internet theory conspiracy. Then we take a look at how much of it has, as of yet, come to pass. Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dxC3CD9ZE4dUqVqYyp-RrJel79YKppG7BzAiqbKwmds/edit?usp=sharing Support us at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer 

Janie comes on to discuss what it's like to make art during the Trump administration, then the gang says farewell. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for coming along on this journey. We love and appreciate each of you. Follow Janie at janiedanger.com Follow Alex at https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/ If you want to stay and help June and Caleb kill the computer, you are in the right place. Stay tuned, more info will be coming extremely soon.

Laura Jedeed is a freelance journalist based in New York City. Her bylines include The New Republic, New York Magazine, Politico, and Rolling Stone. She focuses on American conservative and far right movements. Today she joins us to talk about The Daily Wire's content slump. Follow her on Substack: https://www.bannedinyourstate.com/ Listen to the entire episode at https://www.Patreon.com/WesternKabuki  

Eliot from Internet Today joins us for a round of Cosmic Horrors: The Worst Tweets Q2 2025 all in a single episode no paywall extravaganza. Disgusting! Follow Eliot/IT: https://www.youtube.com/@InternetTodayTV and https://x.com/eliotetc Support us at www.Patreon.com/WesternKabuki Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TasSUbaC4YKAFuU2mcuibYsdYul0wqupKr-JX_a0-OY/edit?usp=sharing  

This is a preview of Beast Week Part 2, subscribe to our patreon to get the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/c/westernkabuki/ We are joined by our friends Josh and Brian from The Worst Of All Possible Worlds to observe Mr Beast, learn from Mr Beast, and love Mr Beast.  We watch some of Mr Beasts videos and diagnose the Beast and what he means for the world. Follow TWOAPW here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-worst-of-all-possible-worlds/id1570782388

We are joined by our friends Josh and Brian from The Worst Of All Possible Worlds to observe Mr Beast, learn from Mr Beast, and love Mr Beast.  We watch some of Mr Beasts videos and diagnose the Beast and what he means for the world. Follow TWOAPW here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-worst-of-all-possible-worlds/id1570782388 Part 2 of BEAST WEEK will be on the Western Kabuki Patreon this weekend, subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/westernkabuki/  

Dan Boeckner (podcaster and front-man of Wolf Parade et al) joins us to talk about news, this time with heavy emphasis on Canadian and Israeli politics, plus the unfortunate shooting that happened at the SLC 50501/No Kings protest. GoFundMe for Afa Ah Loo: https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-support-needed-support-the-family-of-afa-ah-loo Follow Dan: https://www.patreon.com/BOECKNER https://linktr.ee/Boeck9

This is the first episode of Ill Conceived, a new podcast from Josh Boerman from The Worst of All Possible Worlds and June Sternbach from Western Kabuki. Get new episodes every Friday in your favorite podcast client: RSS Feed Apple Podcasts Spotify Pocket Casts YouTube Josh and June take a look at Promise Keepers, the organization that massed 700,000 men on the National Mall in Washington, DC for a 1997 rally that promised to bring spiritual renewal to its attendees and a new order to the social health of the country. While they didn't quite pull off the fundamental transformation they were hoping for, Promise Keepers left a significant impact on the evangelical Christian psyche. And somehow, they're still around today, desperately trying to convince the world of their definition of fatherhood and family. SOURCES: The First Promise Keepers Event: Witnessing the Power of God" by David Roadcup Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by Kristin Kobes du Mez Seven Promises of a Promise Keeper by Bill McCartney et al. "Promise Keepers pledge to move from stadium rallies to the marketplace" by Adelle Banks, Religion News Service "New Promise Keepers CEO ready to see a revival among men" by Maina Mwaura, The Christian Index "Promise Keepers Pour Into The Nation's Capital" (CNN, 1997) "The Promise Keepers Opens Its Doors To Women" (NPR, 2009)   AUDIO CLIPS: 6:18 – Bill McCartney in a profile by WXYZ-TV Detroit (September 24, 1994) 32:46 – Norm MacDonald on Saturday Night Live Weekend Update (October 4, 1997) 33:23 – Joseph Garlington, Promise Keepers worship leader, at the 1997 Stand in the Gap rally 34:55 – Patricia Ireland, president of the National Organization for Women, on Charlie Rose (October 3, 1997) 36:31 – Huron Claus, Native American Christian evangelist, at the 1997 Stand in the Gap rally 38:00 – Bill McCartney, Promise Keepers founder, on Larry King Live (October 7, 1997) 47:49 – Shane Winnings, current Promise Keepers CEO, on Morning Joe (April 3, 2025) 50:50 – Web trailer for Wake-Up Call, the 2025 Promise Keepers in-person summit in Yakima   FOLLOW THE SHOW: Website: com Bluesky: ‪@ill-conceived-pod.bsky.social Tumblr: @illconceivedpod   FOLLOW JOSH: Website: https://joshboerman.com/ Bluesky: @bosh.worstpossible.world Other podcast: The Worst of All Possible Worlds Stream: Traditional Scrench FOLLOW JUNE: Bluesky: @junlper.beer Other podcast: Western Kabuki Writing: June's Substack

Listen to full episode at www.Patreon.com/WesternKabuki   Follow Marcos @HomieVulgaris