This week we come to the end of our look at a terrifyingly plausible dystopia as we cover the final 100 pages of Margret Atwood’s 1985 novel ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’. Also, is it true that when you make the world better, it’s only ever better for some? Discuss among yourselves….
Episode 2 – COVID-19
In this episode, join Carlo and Todd in a healthy conversation about a very sick subject: The novel Coronavirus. Is it a world-ending plague or a government constructed hoax intended to rob us of our freedoms? Probably neither, so we look for the truth somewhere in between. Facebook: Facebook.com/HalfCutConspiracies Patreon:…
Episode 12 – The Handmaid’s Tale (Part Two)
We continue our decent into a dystopia that is, at least for now, still just a work of imagination. What’s waiting for Offred inside the Commander’s office? Will it be nefarious? Will it be dangerous? Will it be a board game? Find out! Email: bannedthingshappen@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/bannedthingshappen Patreon: https://patreon.com/blahblahblahmedia
Episode 11 – The Handmaid’s Tale (Part One)
In honour of Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the United States Supreme Court, Todd and Oren begin their look at Margaret Atwood’s famous story of female oppression, “The Handmaid’s Tale”. Spoiler: Offred mostly goes shopping. Email: bannedthingshappen@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/banndthingshappen Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/blahblahblahmedia
Episode 1 – QAnon and the Deep State
Welcome to the first official episode of Half-Cut Conspiracies. In this episode, join Carlo and Todd in a light-hearted conversation as they dive into the mysteries surrounding QAnon and their bakers, who have set their sights on taking down the Deep State cabal of the Satan-worshipping baby-eaters like Hillary Clinton…
Episode 10 – Battle Royale
It’s Halloween so let’s take a break from reading! This episode we watch and discuss the 2000 Japanese film Battle Royale with guest host Dave Coalmine. Surprise, surprise, there wasn’t as much blood as we thought there would be! EDIT: There were timing issues with the original version of this…
Episode 9 – The Autobiography of Malcolm X (Finale)
This was our live wrap-up event to complete our discussion of The Autobiography of Malcolm X, featuring some exciting announcements and live callers.
Episode 8 – The Autobiography of Malcolm X (Part Six)
We wrap up our episodic look at The Autobiography of Malcolm X by talking about the Epilogue, which describes Alex Haley’s experience interviewing Malcolm X and putting the book together. We also discuss Spike Lee’s film adaptation from 1992. Also, Oren reveals something troubling about how he reads books.
Episode 7 – The Autobiography of Malcolm X (Part Five)
This week we’re talking about the final two chapters in the Autobiography of Malcolm X, covering the final period in his life following his visit to Mecca, just prior to his death. Oren and Todd also take a few minutes to talk about the raging dumpster fire that is life…
Episode 6 – The Autobiography of Malcolm X (Part Four)
Oren and Todd return to their discussion of The Autobiography of Malcolm X. They also talk too much, which required this episode to be split into two. This week, it’s a look at chapters 15, 16, and 17.