The Populist Papers

Interfaith Interludes: 101 Wildfires (Finale) by Colin Kramer

"The Colins" discuss serial killers, last meals/words, conspiracy theories (such as Sad Satan and the Phantom Time Hypothesis), gorillas in cinema, cryptids, Six Feet Under, Napoleon, and the symbolism of color.

A conversation with Los Angeles writer Colin Newton about art, philosophy, spirituality, suicide, sky funerals, Sandman, and South Park.

Interfaith Interludes: E3 (The Antichrist and October 7) by Colin Kramer

In Episode 2 of Interfaith Interludes, Colin Kramer and Chaz Volk, Bad Jew discuss the Pico Pogrom, firearms, Israel, education, media, and the hidden meaning of the word "religion."

In the premier episode of Interfaith Interludes, host/producer Colin Kramer interviews Will Keenan about his multifaceted career; including his work with Lloyd Kaufman as well as the unique story behind his founding of Saint Babs (a church celebrating all religions, arts, and recovery).

Happy Year of the Ox! Please enjoy my new podcast. Includes a special meditation segment produced by Brittany Maccarello.

Happy 2019! Please enjoy my new podcast episode with Cassi Clausen of the Open School, Orange County’s first and only “democratic free” school, where there is no top-down curriculum and children are in charge of their own learning. Music brought to you by Brittany Macc.

Happy Autumn! Here's my interview with author/magician David Groves. Please enjoy!

Check out my “Cosmicgate” interview with Michael Ryan, and hear DL Jennings discuss his U.S. Air Force experiences, as well as his new book Gift of the Shaper. All music by Brittany Maccarello. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead

For the Populist Papers’ ninth episode, Colin Kramer interviewed some of the rising visionaries of today’s Progressive movement, including Dr. Julia Varnell-Sarjeant, who’s running for State Senate in Colorado’s 30th District and Sarah Smith, running for the House of Representatives in Washington’s 9th District. All music by Brittany Macc.

In Episode Eight of the Populist Papers, author and co-founder of Esotouric, Kim Cooper shares some of her fascinating, original research into the world’s most unique city. You’ll learn about the Lizard People, LA’s fondness for cults and criminals, the real Indiana Jones, tips for finding the best thrift shops in LA, and the largest tamale on earth as we discuss some of the most offbeat sites and unforgettable characters in history. All music by Brittany Macc. https://twitter.com/esotouric https://www.facebook.com/clnkrmr https://esotouric.com/ https://twitter.com/clnkrmr

In the seventh episode of the Populist Papers Podcast, Colin Kramer interviews award-winning author and championship martial-artist Nick Mamatas about punk rock, comic books, how he made a living by writing term papers for college students, the health/artistic benefits of learning Judo, advice on taking action against Nazis (without actually “mixing it up” in the streets), his latest book (Mixed Up), and some extremely insightful writing tips. Also features “hey would you like can sir?” by Brittany Macc. Don’t miss it!

Summer has started, so burn the fires of your mind with President of M.I.B. Productions, Domina Irene Boss! In Episode Six of The Populist Papers Podcast, discover what it’s like being in charge of a 13-room dungeon and masterminding one of the very first (and longest-running) Femdom websites. Also learn about the Bob Flanagan story and some of the medicinal benefits of BDSM, the nature of Catharsis and Psychodrama, as well as the Pagan aspects of Female Supremacy. Ms. Boss (an expert in military-style interrogation and medical play) also tells us about what got her into the Dominatrix profession, her time spent at the Other World Kingdom in Communist-era Czechoslovakia, and even shares some warm-up techniques used to help get into character pre-session. Featuring the track “The My.th of General Cinemageddon” by Death Trip, an experimental form of storytelling by Christopher Lloyd Cooley and Colin Kramer (courtesy of http://hyperfirerecords.com/). Ms. Boss can be found at http://pittsburghdominatrix.com/. Please like our Facebook page facebook.com/clnkrmr and follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/clnkrmr

For May’s episode, tenant-rights advocate Chelsea Kirk does a deep dive into the affordable housing crisis, RevolutionLA’s Phoenix Goodman breaks down ways of creating a new kind of economy, and I harness esoterica from “Monopoly” and “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Don’t miss this unique and provocative treat! Song “Eye Weight” by DeathTrip (courtesy of Hyperfire Records). Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/clnkrmr and like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/clnkrmr

In this unforgettable 4/20 episode, I interview the two biggest hippies from my college days (Peter Byger and Patrick Fennell) about the Pagan nature of theatre, the psychedelic revolution, and the political role of theatre throughout time. Hear uncanny parallels regarding the 4/20 enigma, as well as stories like Langley Denton confronting a chainsaw wielding-maniac, the President of Stephens College begging Joan Crawford not to quit the school, and Jim Morrison pissing on bar-stools and getting laughed out of film class. Feel free to follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/clnkrmr and like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/clnkrmr

Filmmaker Michael Ryan and I discuss the beauty of renewable energy, the magic of cinema, and much more. Check it out! Please follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/clnkrmr) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/clnkrmr).

In Episode 2, host Colin Kramer interviews actor, playwright, and former political analyst Jim Shipley about his experiences with homelessness, L.A. Noir, and the Jeffersonian tradition.

Check it out --- the world premiere of our brand new podcast The Populist Papers is now available! Episode 1 features Cypherpunk and founder of CrypTag, Steve Phillips, who will walk listeners through a self-defense surveillance workshop, offering recommendations on free programs that will protect your browsing privacy and encrypt your texts. Additional topics in this episode include CalExit, hacking, and the open source movement. Feel free to share comments on Twitter (@clnkrmr) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/clnkrmr).