The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters

Carl & Connor are joined by Ralph Schoellhammer to discuss the Conservatives and Reform UK election pact, how it’s a dangerous time to be a politician, and how the global majority behave on public transport.

Josh, Harry and Beau discuss the Guardian’s attempt to dox a publisher, how a Congolese refugee in Germany did a bad thing and what happened at the sycamore gap.

Connor, Dan, and Jake Julius from Rattlesnake TV delve into the disbelief surrounding the Conservatives' election coping mechanisms, explore the rationale behind borrowing money versus printing it, and ponder the emotional wellbeing of White Women.

Carl, Callum, and Jess Gill discuss the new "city people" and how they're just like the old ones, how straight is the new gay, and the hilarious fall of Dr Who.

Dan is very very pleased to be joined by glamor model Leilani Dowding with a look back at a career in Modelling, Lads Mags and Page 3. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-brokenomics-or-modelling-with-leilani-dowding-12-05-24

Callum, Josh, and Stelios discuss a portal to the Irish, a guide to third-worldisms, and the fall of Eurovision.

This week Beau continues to chat all about the decline and fall of the Roman Republic with special reference to the life and career of Gaius Marius. From his humble beginnings, his stellar early military successes, his first faltering steps in his political career, then unbridled successes firstly against Jugurtha in North Africa, and then the various invading tribes of ‘Germans

Harry and Chloe are joined by Josh to continue their deep dive into the works of Stanley Kubrick, this time exploring his classic period as they discuss Lolita, Dr. Strangelove, and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-the-career-of-stanley-kubrick-part-ii-11-05-24

Carl, Connor & Harrison Pitt discuss how it's no longer racist to talk about the costs of immigration, how the anti-vaxxers were right about AstraZeneca, and why the trad life didn't work out for Lauren Southern.

Carl explains why calling people "racist" no longer works as a substitute for an argument.

Callum, Harry and Stelios discuss The MENATS, Rwanda Is Political Theatre, and Stop noticing crime statistics.

Callum, Beau, and Mr H discuss A Rude Awakening, The Woke Replacement, and Not Our War.

Dan, Beau & special Guest Leilani Dowding discuss how they are playing both sides to profit, How we face future of ethnic based politics and a little game to remind us that not all is bleak. Check out Leilani's Socials here: https://twitter.com/LeilaniDowding https://www.youtube.com/@milothepuggle

Dan talks about what 2024 and 2025 have in store for people that use money.

Join Callum, Carl, and Josh as they dive into today's hot topics: The March to Zero Seats Continues, Dismantling the Slavery Narrative, and The Helldivers Revolt, a discussion on rebellion and resilience.

This week Beau continues to chat all about the decline and fall of the Roman Republic with special reference to the life and career of Gaius Gracchus, from his early political career, his long list of attempted reforms as Tribune of the Plebs, and his eventual bloody downfall.

It's not nostalgia, things really were better. We are in decline.

Harry & Carl are joined by special guest Leo Kearse to discuss how Irish patriots are on the march, why everything is antisemitism and therefore illegal, and the woke that failed.

Callum, Stelios and Calvin discuss it’s me or the bear, Student Protest Fail Compilation and the Patient SK killed by the State.

Josh, Harry and Aydin Paladin discuss what is wrong with the left and the next evolution of white flight.

Callum, Beau, and Dan discuss how Europoors are poor, Yousaf's resignation letter (White!), and the moon landings.

Dan talks to Alex Masters about the evolution of the Energy economy.

Carl, Callum, and Stelios discuss th

Connor and Harry return to Comics Corner, to discuss Grant Morrison’s famous run on Animal Man — and whether it is a metatextual triumph or Leftist propaganda. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-comics-corner-12-or-grant-morrisons-animal-man-29-04-24

This week Beau begins to chat all about the decline and fall of the Roman Republic with special reference to the life and career of Tiberius Gracchus, from his early military career, his attempted reforms as Tribune of the Plebs, and his eventual downfall.

Harry and Josh explore the surreal world of Twin Peaks and explain why it's a damn fine show you should watch

Carl, Callum, and Stelios discuss how Democrats are finally coming around to sending the illegals home, the total indifference the elite has for the commons, and Carl's latest epistle to the Zoomers.

Callum and Josh discuss the food bank wars, Germany going back to their usual tricks and the importance of fun.

Nick Dixon joins Carl and Callum to discuss Britain's two-tiered policing system, how Keir Starmer is the icon of English patriotism, and that Sadiq Khan has finally joined the far right

Dan, Beau, & special guest Alex Masters discuss the Ukrainian funding mystery, St George's Day, and how regulation ties the world up in knots.

Dan speaks with Sargon of Akkad (Carl Benjamin) about a career spent on making edgy content.

Carl, Callum, and Josh discuss Columbia University's demasking, a truly foreign land, and the self-immolation trend.

Beau chats with Devon Tracey - aka Atheism is Unstoppable - in the wake of the death of OJ Simpson. They discuss the details of the double murder case, the trial itself, the context and recent history in which it took place, and fallout and backlash of the controversial verdict. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/oj-definitely-did-it-or-interview-with-atheism-is-unstoppable-22-04-24

This week Beau chats all about the rise and fall of the Medici family. From the early bankers, to the cousin Popes, to the Grand Dukes, and finally their descent into decadence and debauchery.

Connor, Josh & Beau discuss Liz Truss’ redemption arc, how it’s okay to be Scottish, and an Iranian reckoning.

Callum, Carl, and Andy Ngo delve into Ana Kasparian’s critique of the Left, the Antifa Gang Trial, and the puzzling floods in Dubai. https://lotuseaters.com/the-podcast-of-the-lotus-eaters-896-18-04-2024

Callum, Josh, and Stelios discuss the worst place on earth, the EU's totalitarianism, and financial advice.

Callum, Carl, and Stelios discuss the less forgiving attitude of old-world Christianity, the Parasite Industry, and Spanish leftists being leftists.

Dan and Stelios discuss R. R. Reno's new book Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West. How Karl Poppers Open Society and its adherents are destroying the West through the Gods of Weakness.

Dan, Connor & Callum discuss how the ECHR is ruining your life, the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, and the Wifejak.

Carl, Connor, and Jess Gill discuss the final Cass report, how the O.J. Simpson trial was always racialised, and why French women are protesting the scientists, doctors, and engineers who have recently arrived.

This week Beau chats all about the rise and fall of Girolamo Savonarola; from his rise to prominence amid the fall of the Medici, to his bitter disputes with the Pope, to his ‘Bonfire of the vanities’, to his eventual downfall and comeuppance. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-154-or-savonarola-14-04-24

Callum, Harry, and Beau discuss why the cops are quitting, Letitia James’ weaponised lawfare, and Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul.

Callum, Harry, and Stelios discuss what is the point, this has to be a joke, and roastie redemption mafia.

Callum, Josh, and Dan discuss why MAGA supporters are punching women in NYC, Brazil, the testing ground for US censorship, and Local Man Finds Out.

Dan contemplates the wisdom of Joe Biden's spending plans, and reframes all that complicated business cycle stuff through the straightforward lens of seasons and why Macro Summer is upon us.

Stelios, Beau, and Josh discuss John Locke’s Two treatises of Government, and discuss the Symposium as a series: the philosophy behind it, its trajectory, and its main episodes.

Carl and Callum are joined by Calvin Robinson to discuss the Battle of Coolock, where Irish patriots defeated antifa scum and found some interesting clues, how New Zealand has banned Indians, and how Japan has decided their country is too nice and neat, and needs some diversity.

This week Beau concludes his chat all about the life and times and achievements of Michelangelo Buonarroti; from the tombs of the Medici, to The Last Judgment, to the building of St Peter’s. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-153-or-michelangelo-part-iii-07-04-24

Josh discusses his work over the past three years in the final episode of Contemplations.

Callum and Harry discuss the expected behaviour of new Europeans, the utter buffoonery of UK politics, and Will Smith’s plan for world domination.

Callum, Carl, and Helen Dale discuss how the far right can be defeated, the criminal mind, and The Great Realignment in American politics.

Callum, Josh, and Harry discuss the wild land of India, the death of your high street, and the actual death of Vice.

Today Callum, Stelios and Beau chat about the new, obscene laws passed in Scotland, what Richard Dawkins said, and how continued witch-hunt against Trump increasingly spells the end of The Republic.

Carl, Connor & Dan discuss the Daily Mail turning on Reform UK, what Transgender Day of Visibility really means, and Donald Trump’s Truth Social being valued at $7 billion.

Dan speaks to Po the Person about children, motherhood and the choice between going GirlBoss or TradWife.

Stelios discusses with Christian Watson why individualism is necessary for the moral reawakening of the western world.

This week Beau continues to chat all about the life and art of Michelangelo Buonarroti, from his completion of The David, to his commission to design and build the tomb of Pope Julius II, to the mammoth undertaking to paint the entire ceiling of The Sistine Chapel

Josh and Beau discuss the events at Ruby Ridge where various US Federal agencies murdered two innocent people.

Harry, Connor & Beau discuss exactly what the UK’s illegal migration deterrence fund is being spent on, Sam Bankman-Fried, and how it’s been a Hell of a week for P Diddy and the Daily Wire.

Calvin Robinson joins Carl and Callum to discuss how the Democrats are using partisan lawfare against Trump, the Russian response to the Moscow terror attack, and that men could be here. I hate men.

Callum, Josh, and Stelios discuss the death of American Democracy, Ireland's campaign to bin the bill, and Drama Wars.

Harry Miller joins Carl and Callum to discuss Konstantin Kisin and Matt Goodwin's debate on immigration, how we are all going to starve to death in the near future, and how the Conservative Party keeps hurting itself.

Dan speak to Professor Ed Dutton on the subject of Intelligence and how our society reacts to it.

Dan, Harry and special guest Po The Person discuss Terror in Moscow, How Reform are trying to become the main containment party and tensions at why Candace Owens left the Daily Wire. Find Po on X or YouTube

Dan goes 80s investing with the classic book ‘One up on Wall Street’ by Peter Lynch.

This week Beau chats to Apostolic Majesty all about the shared history of Russia and Ukraine, with reference to the Tucker/Putin interview.

Josh and Stelios discuss potential rules of manners and etiquette for the 21st century.

Callum, Beau, and Nick Dixon discuss Richard Tice's purge of Beau, how Keir Starmer wants to kill us all, and the sacred flag.

Connor, Harry & Josh discuss the Joe Rogan killer, a POV from modern Britain, and South America’s Caesar.

Carl and Dan are joined by Ed Dutton to discuss Putin's electoral victory over Our Democracy, the apparent ingratitude that certain diverse elements demonstrate towards handouts, and the mysterious creature called the Chav.

Harry and Proper Horrorshow examine the career of legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, beginning with The Killing, Paths of Glory, and Spartacus.

Carl and Callum are joined by Luke Avery AKA Lambda to decide who are the good guys in Helldivers, the racism in Resident Evil, and the representation in Dungeons and Dragons.

Dan goes 80s investing with the classic book ‘One up on Wall Street’ by Peter Lynch.

Carl, Harry, and Stelios examine the brazenness of the "bloodbath" lie about Trump, how the British are not represented in any of the top positions of their own political system, and how we are forced to celebrate this "diversity"...or else.

Stelios and Josh discuss basic political terms that appear in public discussion daily. They talk about some of the basic political values, basic forms of government, and contentious terms like globalism, authoritarianism, totalitarianism, and the far-right.

This week Beau discusses the early life of Michelangelo Buonarroti, from his humble beginnings, to catching the eye of Lorenzo The Magnificent, to creating the drunken Bacchus, the exquisite Pietà and the masterful David

PREVIEW: Contemplations #168 | Just How Dystopian Is China?

Jess Gill joins Carl and Connor to discuss Scotland, the most hateful of the countries of the earth, how women work and why she split up with you, and why immigration actually isn't useful to the UK.

In this interview Nate, aka Mr H Reviews, chats to Beau all about the current state of TV and movies; how the infection of wokeism and subversion have been crow-barred in to every possible aspect of entertainment media.

Carl examines whether Britain, as a political entity, is at a point where it cannot be maintained.

Callum, Beau and Calvin discuss the motherlands do not return, puberty blockers blocked, and the absolute state of hope not hate.

Harry, Connor, and Callum discuss how the UK government has declared us all extremists, how the music industry really works, and why you should probably fear the NHS.

Dan gives his thoughts on the early stages of the bitcoin bull market and what might happen next.

Callum, Stelios & Dan discuss how Prince William probably didn't waste anyone, how Ireland told their government to do one and Zero Seats

Esther Krakue joins Carl and Callum to discuss how, actually, illegal immigrants built America while smelling like roses and perfume (not smelly Americans), how Haiti is actually a land of milk and honey (unlike the depraved and impoverished West), and how Britain's War on Terror is a war of attrition (against evil Islamic Extremism, which is very different to holy Islamic moderation).

Stelios and Beau discuss the main insights we can draw from the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius.

This week Beau discusses the later life of Leonardo da Vinci, from Milan to Venice to the court of Cesare Borgia, back to Florence, Rome, and finally to France. The art and the inventions just keep getting better and better. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-149-or-leonardo-part-ii-10-03-24

Josh, Harry and Stelios explore the many differences between US states using statistical maps.

Carl, Connor & Harrison Pitt discuss the BBC Sounds debate pushing open borders the demise of establishment media, and whether the Manosphere is right about marriage.

Callum, Harry, and Beau deliver an ode to Iceland, discuss GamerGate 2, and analyse Trump's Super Tuesday.

Callum, Josh, and Stelios discuss the Democrats' hatred of democracy, the cost of lying, and Doritos’ new brand ambassador.

Carl & Connor substantiate their contentious claim that Wokeness is the offspring of Liberalism, rather than its Postmodern Neo-Marxist antithesis.

Peter Whittle joins Carl to discuss London's segregationist theatre shows, how the Conservatives are the party of diversity, and how the pro-immigration argument has died a quiet and undignified death.

Dan talks to Proper Horrorshow about the book: The Mandibles, a worrying economically accurate depiction of life after the collapse of the dollar as we follow a family going through society after the event.

Dan, Harry and Callum discuss how Sam Melia & George Galloway Scare the Prime Minister, how utterly awful the Conservatives are and why women shouldn't go to India.

Stelios and Connor discuss Friedrich Engels’ Socialism, Utopian and Scientific. They discuss how to approach definitions, what communism and socialism mean, and make several observations about the methodology and plausibility of Marx’s and Engels’ doctrines.

This week Beau discusses the life and times of Leonardo da Vinci, from his early life and boyhood, to his apprenticeship with Verrocchio, to his employment by the Duke of Milan; and all the amazing works of art and military design he produced along the way.

Josh and Connor discuss the methods in which politicians try to manipulate the electorate using methods similar to those of clinical psychopaths.