S10 Ep305: (TEASER) Q&A: How A Library Socialist Transition Might Happen
We're back with the second part of our transition Q&A, focusing on frequently asked questions related to the role of authoritarianism, self-defense, means & ends, and political parties as we navigate sticking to our values while on the road to a democratic, ecological, egalitarian future. full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/305-q-how-might-99011357
11m Feb 23, 2024
11m
S9 Ep304: The Wrong Boys Get Angry
Learn what gets under the Wrong Boys skin, from the petty to the profound, as we let the rage flow freely in this first episode of Season 10 and have a realization about the effectiveness of utopian political anger. Support the show: https://patreon.com/srslywrong Theme song by Far Flowers  farflowers.bandcamp.com (http://farflowers.bandcamp.com/)
2hr 13m Feb 09, 2024
2hr 13m
S9 Ep298: [UNLOCKED] Q&A: How to Make Library Socialism Now
Aaron and Shawn answer a series of our most-asked questions about Library Socialism, focusing on first steps of a hypothetical Library Socialist movement, transitionary trajectories towards an ecological and democratic society, and share a toolkit of possible steps towards a democratic, ecological, egalitarian future pushed by people power and our highest ideals.  A path where the good folks wi...
1hr 18m Jan 24, 2024
1hr 18m
S9 Ep303: Taylorism (TEASER)
Wrong Boys discuss the soulless hierarchal theories of Frederick Taylor and his influence on evolution of the workplace. full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/303-taylorism-96698428 Theme Song by alman the man: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0phmPAQKm91ez7HJPTUEZ1
9m Jan 23, 2024
9m
S9 Ep302: TEASER - The Christmas Truce (1914)
In this very special holiday bonus episode, Aaron and Shawn talk about the ad-hoc Christmas Truce between 100,000 German and British soldiers during WW1, spitball some utopian policy, and talk about a world where fewer 18 year old's heads are exploded for basically no reason. Listen to the whole thing here: *302 - The Christmas Truce (1914) | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/posts/302-christma...
8m Dec 20, 2023
8m
S9 Ep300: Ecological Luxury
Can we have our cake and eat it too? Can humanity live comfortable, luxurious lives, all while reducing our energy consumption and living within the bounds of ecology? Listen to find out! Support the show: http://patreon.com/srslywrong Theme song by Spam Risk: https://spamrisk.bandcamp.com/releases Photo Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/38436453@N07/3924238584
2hr 57m Nov 30, 2023
2hr 57m
S9 Ep299: THE SRSLY WRONG HALLOWEEN TAPE
The Wrong Boys, who do not believe in ghosts, buy a spooky house on the cheap to open up a sanctuary for fragile puppies.
1hr 44m Oct 31, 2023
1hr 44m
S9 Ep298: [TEASER] - How To Make Library Socialism Now Q&A
Aaron and Shawn answer a series of our most-asked questions about Library Socialism, focusing on first steps of a hypothetical Library Socialist movement, transitionary trajectories towards an ecological and democratic society, and share a toolkit of possible steps towards a democratic, ecological, egalitarian future pushed by people power and our highest ideals. A path where the good folks win...
6m Oct 27, 2023
6m
S9 Ep297: Platform Decay, and How Amazon Raises Prices for Everyone (w/ Cory Doctorow)
We are joined by Cory Doctorow to discuss three of his recent books "Chokepoint Capitalism", "The Internet Con", and "The Lost Cause". We discuss Enshittification, Monopolies, Interoperability, Green New Deals, and Library Socialism! Help Cory Kickstart the new audiobook for 'The Lost Cause': https://lost-cause.org/ Support the show: http://patreon.com/srslywrong
1hr 35m Oct 07, 2023
1hr 35m
S9 Ep296: Evolutionary Psychology: Rapey and Fake
Plunging into the strange (and often horrifying) world of academic evolutionary psychologists describing their own beliefs in public podcast appearances, we hear from and respond to David Buss, Randy Thornhill, Geoffrey Miller, and Jordan Peterson on the nature of patriarchy and human sexuality. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/srslywrong Theme Song by Brain Tan: https://braintan.ban...
2hr 35m Sep 27, 2023
2hr 35m
S9 Ep295: (TEASER)Atlas Shrugged: The Movie 3: The Podcast 3
The culmination and crescendo of the Atlas Shrugged film series trilogy is a broken mess of a film that lays the contradictions at the heart of Rands philosophy bare for all to see. full episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/295-atlas-movie-89184789 Theme Song by Harpers of the World: https://fasola.org/
9m Sep 13, 2023
9m
S9 Ep294: (TEASER) Atlas Shrugged: The Movie 2: The Podcast 2
Part two of our Atlas Shrugged The Film The Podcast series. With a lower budget and an all-new cast, can this film do what the first couldn't and convert the Wrong Boys to Randian Libertarianism? The answer within. Get the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/294-atlas-movie-88831316 Theme Song by Emil Kjølhede: emilkjoelhede.bandcamp.com (http://emilkjoelhede.bandcamp.com/)
9m Sep 06, 2023
9m
S9 Ep293: Atlas Shrugged: The Movie: The Podcast, Pt 1
This teaser is the first in a new Patreon series on the Atlas Shrugged film trilogy. Join us as we recount and critique the cinematic adaptation of the first third of Ayn Rand's libertarian magnum opus, Atlas Shrugged. Full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/293-atlas-movie-88399620
11m Aug 29, 2023
11m
S9 Ep292: Evo Psych Bullshit
What do you get what you take plain old patriarchy and apply a fresh new pseudo-scientific veneer of hierarchical naturalism? Get your mating preferences in order, start evaluating one another's genes, and enjoy this examination of Evo-Psych Bullshit. Support our show on Patreon: 292 - Evo-Psych Bullshit | Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/posts/87509537)
2hr 39m Aug 15, 2023
2hr 39m
S9 Ep291: (TEASER) There's more than one way to lose a Banana
The Wrong Boys try their hand at a "classic srsly wrong" style episode, like the "good old days" and riff for two hours about a variety of subjects that happen to be on their mind. Subjects include the writers/actors strike, the movie "how to blow up a pipeline," and the Degrowth/Banana discourse on twitter. *291 - There is More Than One Way to Lose a Banana | SRSLY WRONG on Patreon (https://w...
6m Jul 27, 2023
6m
S9 Ep290: Half Earth Socialism W/ Troy Vettese & Drew Pendergrass
We talk to utopian authors Troy Vettese & Drew Pendergrass about Half Earth Socialism, their vision for a climate-respecting future. A future that rejects bioengineering and nuclear power in favor of a democratic rewilding of half the earth, in order to absorb carbon emissions and restore biodiversity. The Book: https://www.versobooks.com/en-ca/products/2650-half-earth-socialism The Half Earth...
2hr 27m Jul 18, 2023
2hr 27m
S9 Ep279: [UNLOCKED] The Golden Age Of Internet Piracy
The Wrong Boys take a deep look at the history of copyright, rebut common arguments against online piracy, and stand in awe at the utopian possibilities of file sharing. Originally Released March 1, 2023 on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/srslywrong
2hr 36m Jul 10, 2023
2hr 36m
S9 Ep289: TEASER - Peteron's 12 Rules Part 3
This is a teaser for all an all-new BONUS episode on Patreon. There will be no digital kissing practice on portable nintendo this week, as we complete our analysis of Jordan Peterson's book with his final 3 rules, where his hierarchy train of thought finally reached its political destination, with a long digression into anti-feminist politics. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.patr...
7m Jun 28, 2023
7m
S9 Ep288: Artificial Intelligence Pt. 2
The wrong boys continue their 4 hour odyssey into Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Midjourney, and the rest of them.
2hr 5m Jun 22, 2023
2hr 5m
S9 Ep287: Artificial Intelligence Pt. 1
The Wrong Boys are talking AI, ALI, AGI, and ASI- ChatGPT, Midjourn, For-Profit Hype Cycles, Self Driving Cars, Roko's Basilisk, Whether AI can save us, and Whether AI might doom us. Whether we should even call it AI in the first place. What about the Artists? All these ideas and more, crammed into this humdinger of a 2 hour first course of our two-part on AI. Show notes to follow Episode Art...
1hr 59m Jun 14, 2023
1hr 59m
S9 Ep286: A Chat With Everyday Anarchism
hawn is joined by Graham Culbertson of the Everyday Anarchism podcast to talk about Library Socialism, Everyday Anarchism, Basic Income vs Jobs Guarantee, David Graeber, and other topics! Doctorow on Everyday Anarchism: Graeber's Pirate Enlightment -- Cory Doctorow (everydayanarchism.com) (https://www.everydayanarchism.com/graebers-pirate-enlightment-cory-doctorow/) Democratize Everything on ...
1hr 25m Jun 07, 2023
1hr 25m
S9 Ep285: TEASER - Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules (Part 2)
Shawn and Aaron continue their read of Jordan Peterson's fascinatingly strange right wing Christian diarrhea self-help book, getting through rules 7, 8, and 9 with some digressions about all-meat diets and hierarchal naturalism. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/83564328/
9m May 26, 2023
9m
S9 Ep284: A Child's Right to Read and Know (w/ librarypunk)
Crossover episode! We went on librarypunk about the rights of minors to read, to know, and to be treated as people. We talk about our memories as children and accessing information at various stages in our development, and what the liberation of children will look like in regard to libraries. On librarypunk (with notes) 090 - Right of Children to Read and Know feat. Srsly Wrong | librarypunk (...
1hr 26m May 13, 2023
1hr 26m
S9 Ep283: TEASER - Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules (Part 1)
We have a balanced discussion about the first 6 rules for life from Jordan Peterson's life's work. This bonus episode is an antidoot to chaos.
12m May 01, 2023
12m
S9 Ep282: Whale Octopus Mushroom
This whale octopus mushroom, Shawn and Aaron Whale Octopus and Mushroom. For you and your WOM. Theme Song by Far Flowers: https://farflowers.bandcamp.com/ Read WOM Books: The Cultural Lives of Whales and Dolphins by Hal Whitehead, Luke Rendell The Soul of an Octopus by sy montgomery Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake
1hr 24m Apr 17, 2023
1hr 24m
S9 Ep281: Graeber's Pirate Enlightenment (W/ Andrewism)
We're joined by video essayist Andrewism to discuss David Graeber's second posthumous book- Pirate Enlightenment.
1hr 26m Apr 03, 2023
1hr 26m
S9 Ep280: SRSLY WRONG EATS THE BUGS (PREVIEW)
In this very special new bonus episode, Aaron + Shawn discuss eating bugs, the world economic forum, globalism vs globalization, the politics of disgust, and even try out eating a few bugs of their own. Books cited: Edible Insects: A Globa History by Gina Louise Hunter Edible Insects and Human Evolution by Julie J Lesnik Insects: the edible field guide by Stefan Gates Articles cited: Insect d...
10m Mar 22, 2023
10m
BS Jobs w/ David Graeber (2018)
The Wrong boys speak with David Graeber about his new book ‘Bullshit Jobs’, exploring the ever multiplicating ways our society makes up stuff for people to do. They also discuss the puritan work ethic, and even discover how to solve global poverty in just three steps. Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bo-56B7NUGw_3dXmSOj-EOiYpSw33_mxGlczyVF3m4c/ Consider donating to our ...
1hr 10m Mar 09, 2023
1hr 10m
S9 Ep279: TEASER - The Golden Age of Internet Piracy
This is a teaser for our full length bonus episode available here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/279-golden-age-79421989 The Wrong Boys take a deep look at the history of copyright, rebut common arguments against online piracy, and stand in awe at the utopian possibilities of file sharing. Theme Song by Brain Tan: https://braintan.bandcamp.com/
7m Mar 01, 2023
7m
S9 Ep278: PIRATES (w/ Marcus Rediker)
Detailing the true egalitarian, working-class history of the golden age of piracy with historian Marcus Rediker. support the show on patreon! https://www.patreon.com/srslywrong Check out 'Under the Banner of King Death' here! http://www.beacon.org/Under-the-Banner-of-King-Death-P1928.aspx Marcus' Website: https://www.marcusrediker.com/ A 'history from below' reading list w/ Marcus https://w...
1hr 43m Feb 09, 2023
1hr 43m
S9 Ep277: Comedy Against Work (w/ Madeline Lane-McKinley)
We are joined by Madeline Lane-McKinley to talk about the intersections between comedy and utopianism, the world of stand-up comedy and the tendency towards domination-centered comedy, using comedy to escape work, and the importance of play. Check out her book 'Comedy Against Work: Utopian Longing in Dystopian Times'! https://www.commonnotions.org/comedy-against-work Theme Song by 'alman the ...
2hr 10m Jan 27, 2023
2hr 10m
S9 Ep276: Talkin' Video Games (PREVIEW)
In this freewheeling BONUS conversation, the wrong boys talk about Aaron being a mobile gamer, Shawn's reaction to playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 (2), fascism in video game culture, the term "fashy" and a number of other related subjects. https://www.patreon.com/posts/276-talking-77340919
12m Jan 19, 2023
12m
S9: Platforms of Freedom 2: Prefiguring Library Socialism
Episode 239, now unlocked
1hr 30m Jan 05, 2023
1hr 30m
S9 Ep275: The Srsly Wrong Christmas Tape
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1hr 13m Dec 24, 2022
1hr 13m
S9 Ep274: (Teaser) The Haitian Revolution, Pt 2: The Gang Abolishes Slave Society
 We are re-launching our patreon-exclusive Revolution Series, with this continuation of our look at the Haitian revolution, and how the slave revolts led to the end of slavery. Get the full episode here on our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/274-haitian-pt-2-75885404 (https://www.patreon.com/posts/274-haitian-pt-2-75885404%20) And find episode 1 in the series here: https://www.patreon....
7m Dec 13, 2022
7m
S8 Ep237: Platforms of Freedom
In this UNLOCKED bonus episode, Aaron and Shawn think through what a democratic social technology might look like, building on concepts from social ecology and tools on existing digital platforms.
1hr 10m Dec 08, 2022
1hr 10m
S9 Ep273: TEASER - Hostile Library Socialism Q&A
In the new BONUS episode of SRSLY WRONG, and 3rd in the Q&A series, Aaron and Shawn respond to YouTube comments that are hostile to Library Socialism, looking for slivers of genius. Listen to the full ep on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/75329498
11m Nov 30, 2022
11m
S9 Ep272: Library Socialism Q&A: Delicious Food (and other consumables)
In our second Library Socialism Q&A we are answering all of your food-related questions! How do we librarify food? What will Utopian food production look like? Should we abolish restaurants? Ask us more questions here! https://forms.gle/wJGuKHisNZfjZXZ39 Support the show! http://patreon.com/srslywrong Theme Song by Emil Kjølhede: https://emilkjoelhede.bandcamp.com
1hr 46m Nov 25, 2022
1hr 46m
S9 Ep271: TEASER - That Sarcastic Twitter Voice Thing & Other Mildly Pleasurable Annoyances
10m Nov 16, 2022
10m
S9 Ep270: The Future is Degrowth (w/ Aaron Vansintjan)
The ideology of infinite economic growth destroys the ecological foundations of human life, produces alienating ways of living and working, gives rise to undemocratic productive forces and techniques, and mismeasures our lives, standing in the way of well-being and equality of all. Support us on patreon! http://patreon.com/srslywrong Check out the book! https://www.versobooks.com/books/3989-t...
1hr 57m Nov 01, 2022
1hr 57m
S9 Ep269: Capitalism and Childhood (w/ Franz)
Friend-of-the-show Franz joins us to talk about capitalist childhoods, social reproduction theory, and child liberation.
1hr 43m Oct 17, 2022
1hr 43m
S9 Ep269: Check out our cartoon show "Papa and Boy" - Out Now
Shawn & Aaron give a brief update on the Papa & Boy Cartoon series. (it's out) Watch Episode One Free https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcilVLtY7zk Watch the full Five-Episode Series on Means TV https://means.tv/programs/papaandboy Recent Podcast Appearances: The Wrong Boys on Minion Death Cult https://miniondeathcult.libsyn.com/the-high-five-is-not-appropriate-between-parent-and-child-wsrsly...
2m Oct 17, 2022
2m
S9 Ep268: Shawn Saw a Whale (Magical)
Shawn shares the story of the time that an enormous orca whale approached him while he was kayaking the the gulf islands with his beloved girlfriend. Aaron and Shawn discuss whether it is "magical" to encounter a biological animal which is perfectly explainable through rigorous evolutionary science. Shawn shares some personal news. Theme song by dope creature: https://soundcloud.com/dopecreature
1hr 12m Oct 14, 2022
1hr 12m
S9 Ep267: Library Socialism Q&A: Heirlooms and Motivation
The Wrong Boys respond to questions from the audience about Library Socialism. Covering topics ranging from holidays, motivation, democratic production, degrowth, disability justice, heirlooms and personal items, this ep is jam packed with Library Socialist analysis! Ask us more questions here! https://forms.gle/wJGuKHisNZfjZXZ39 Support the show! http://patreon.com/srslywrong Theme Song by ...
1hr 38m Oct 04, 2022
1hr 38m
S9 Ep266: Think of the Children!
Discussing the ways that genuine and important concern for the welfare of children has been weaponized by bad actors in order to advance hierarchical political agendas, with a particular focus on "groomer" panic, sex education, and LGBT rights. Support the show! https://patreon.com/srslywrong Theme song by Punkerslut
1hr 38m Sep 23, 2022
1hr 38m
S9 Ep265: Ageism, Misopedy, Adult Supremacy, Child Liberation, Childism, Adultism, Child Rights, Etc.
The Wrong Boys compare and contrast the big words floating around the ideas of age discrimination, anti-youth sentiment, anti-elder sentiment, and try to unpack the way they might be useful or complimentary. Also, the "child listening inc." guys become incredibly rich by listening to children. Tune in now. Support our show on patreon?! Thank you!! https://www.patreon.com/srslywrong Theme Song...
46m Sep 16, 2022
46m
264 - Papa & Boy V: PHANTOMS of LEGACY
Boy Fatherson is dead. Grab your popcorn and call your father, the Papa and Boy Fatherson Saga continues with an explosive edge-of-your seat thrill ride from the twisted minds who brought you Papa and Boy IV.  The battle at Father's Pass has pushed both Papas and Boys into a strategic retreat. Fatherson International has a new acting CEO because Papa Fatherson has been feeling a bit tired latel...
1hr 2m Sep 10, 2022
1hr 2m
263 - A Conversation with Pearson Bolt about Child Liberation
Shawn is joined by Pearson from Coffee With Comrades to have a discussion inspired by two books: Escape from Childhood by John C Holt, and Raising Free People by Akilah S. Richards.  In this freewheeling conversation, we talk about studenthood, the abolition of family, and the process of teaching yourself how to treat children with respect.
1hr 17m Aug 24, 2022
1hr 17m
S9 Ep262: Society Lets Children Down
The Wrong Boys reflect on their childhoods, think about the ways that society lets children down, and imagine a directly democratic agetopia, where differences in age are part of a complimentary whole. Support the show! http://patreon.com/srslywrong Opening Theme Song by Trái Bơ: https://traibo.bandcamp.com/ Closing Theme Song by Dope Creature: https://soundcloud.com/dopecreature Links: The ...
1hr 15m Aug 18, 2022
1hr 15m
261 - Papa & Boy IV: The Television Special
We're back for season 9! The Papa & Boy Adventures radio series is back with this very special season premiere. What happened at the battle at father's pass? What does boy want to talk to papa about? What will papa and boy do next do next? support the show on patreon: patreon.com/srslywrong
55m Aug 08, 2022
55m