Episode 50: “Fuck Theory, Do Shit!”

In this one-year anniversary episode of Coffee with Comrades, Pearson and Mel get retrospective and introspective. After looking back at 50 episodes of the program, Pearson and Mel dive into a discussion of new media and the left. But, first, some current events! Bombshell report reveals extent of Judicial Corruption in Brazil. Hong Kong mobilizes against extradition bill. Scott Warren’s prosection ends in mistrial. This week might just be the most polemic episode of Coffee with Comrades yet! After talking about social media under a capitalist mode of economics, Pearson and Mel diagnose some of the problems with new media on the left (and with podcasts, in particular.) Afterward, Pearson and Mel outline a number of practical, material solutions to these dilemmas that can begin to build revolutionary infrastructure right here, right now. In short, “Fuck theory, do shit!” Our zine, Insurrectionary Jubilee, is now available. Please distribute it widely! As per usual, stick around ‘til the very end of the episode for some goofy-ass bloopers. Support Coffee with Comrades on Patreon, follow us on Twitter, and visit our website. Coffee with Comrades is a proud member of the Channel Zero Network. Coffee with Comrades is a grateful part of the Rev Left Radio Podcast Federation. Our logo was designed by Sydney Landis. Support her work, buy some art. Music: Intro: “I Ain’t Got No Home in this World Anymore” by Woody Guthrie Interlude: “Big Mouth” by Citizen Outro: “Echo and Dust, Pt. I” by Greyhaven  

Episode 49: “Love Has No Borders”

This week, Dezeray sits down with Pearson and Mel to talk about refugee solidarity networks. But first, in lieu of a current events section, Pearson and Mel chat about the French term “apellism” and give a preview of what’s to come in Episode 50 of Coffee with Comrades. After a brief discussion of local struggles in FL, the dialogue zooms outward, building toward regional issues at the U.S.-Mexico Border before evolving into a conversation about international stories from time Dez spent in Palestine and France! We talk a bit about Dez’s graphic novel and offer some ideas of how YOU can get involved in popular struggles to provide sanctuary and asylum to those fleeing the violence and destabilization so often engendered by capitalism, climate change, and U.S. imperialism. Dez has been on Coffee with Comrades in the past (albeit, briefly) when Pearson drove down to Tampa, FL to visit the Occupy ICE encampment at a detention facility. You can check out that interview at the beginning of Episode 5 of Coffee with Comrades. Stick around ’till the very end of the episode for a brief, out-of-context blooper in which we all wax poetic about the efficacy of the word “fuck.” Follow Love Has No Borders on Facebook and check out their website. Support Coffee with Comrades on Patreon, follow us on Twitter, and visit our website. Coffee with Comrades is a proud member of the Channel Zero Network. Coffee with Comrades is a grateful part of the Rev Left Radio Podcast Federation. Our logo was designed by Sydney Landis. Support her work, buy some art. Music: Intro: “I Ain’t Got No Home in this World Anymore” by Woody Guthrie Interlude: “Prayer of the Refugee” by Rise Against Outro: “Refuge” by In Hearts Wake

Episode 48: “Timeless Revolution” ft. the Left Page

This week, we’re pleased to present a two-part, Coffee with Comrades special. Frank and Bruno—co-hosts of the Left Page podcast—join us to discuss Ursula K. Le Guin’s novel, The Dispossessed. In Pt. II, we talk about timeless revolution, gender and sexuality, Le Guin’s failure to address race, concepts of ownership, and the prospect of self-actualization. Make sure to listen to Pt. I of this discussion or else you might feel kinda lost! Check out the Left Page on Twitter and support them on Patreon. Support Coffee with Comrades on Patreon, follow us on Twitter, and visit our website. Coffee with Comrades is a proud member of the Channel Zero Network. Coffee with Comrades is a grateful part of the Rev Left Radio Podcast Federation. Our logo was designed by Sydney Landis. Support her work, buy some art. Music: Intro: “I Ain’t Got No Home in this World” by Woody Guthrie Interlude: “Vignette: Panacea” by Disasterpeace Outro: “Break Free” by Hundredth  

Episode 47: “Brotherhood Begins in Shared Pain” ft. the Left Page

This week, we’re pleased to present a two-part, Coffee with Comrades special. Frank and Bruno—co-hosts of the Left Page podcast—join us to discuss Ursula K. Le Guin’s novel, The Dispossessed. In Pt. I, thing get contentious. We explore suffering, joy, solidarity, critique Le Guin’s presentation of anarchism, and develop a praxis of revolutionary compassion. Check out the Left Page on Twitter and support them on Patreon. Support Coffee with Comrades on Patreon, follow us on Twitter, and visit our website. Coffee with Comrades is a proud member of the Channel Zero Network. Coffee with Comrades is a grateful part of the Rev Left Radio Podcast Federation. Our logo was designed by Sydney Landis. Support her work, buy some art. Music: Intro: “I Ain’t Got No Home in this World” by Woody Guthrie Interlude: “Hypersleep” by 65daysofstatic Outro: “Genesis/Scarab” by Northlane