Filthy Armenian Adventures

Filthy Armenian

FILTHY ARMENIAN ADVENTURES is a travel agency for the soul that takes you all over the map of our cultural apocalypse and deep into its most forbidden and forgotten territories, where the Santa Ana Winds are always blowing and all guests are dared to abandon their masks... Subscribe to the show on Patreon get 2x the adventures, including the most intimate and scandalous ones, plus 10+ monthly Smoke Break mini-eps on topics of the day, and priority to live events. Created and hosted by Alec Mouhibian. Society & Culture arrow_drop_down Add optional categories Note: Apple Podcasts only recognizes the first category and subcategory. Podcast logo * (jpg or png) newimage.jpg arrow_drop_down Select image Apple Podcasts Requirement: Artwork must be a minimum size of 1400 x 1400 pixels and a maximum size of 3000 x 3000 pixels, in JPEG or PNG format. Highly recommended: Include a show title, brand, or source name as part of your podcast artwork. More Options keyboard_arrow_down Update Options Podbean.com Copyright © Podbean.com 2024. All Rights Reserved. read less

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89. The Twilight Zone w/ Yeerk

89. The Twilight Zone w/ Yeerk

How Rod Serling's TWILIGHT ZONE continues to shape the American imagination and make us cry. A deep dive into the first five episodes with Yeerk of Bistro Californium. This promises to be a recurring series. For the full 3 hour marathon -- plus twice as many feature eps and exclusive "smoke break" mini eps -- subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian TZ Episodes covered: 1. Where is Everybody? 2. One for the Angels 3. Mr. Denton on Doomsday 4. The Sixteen Millimeter Shrine 5. Walking Distance Follow us on X/insta @filthyarmenian

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89. The Twilight Zone w/ Yeerk

89. The Twilight Zone w/ Yeerk

How Rod Serling's TWILIGHT ZONE continues to shape the American imagination and make us cry. A deep dive into the first five episodes with Yeerk of Bistro Californium. This promises to be a recurring series. For the full 3 hour marathon -- plus twice as many feature eps and exclusive "smoke break" mini eps -- subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian TZ Episodes covered: 1. Where is Everybody? 2. One for the Angels 3. Mr. Denton on Doomsday 4. The Sixteen Millimeter Shrine 5. Walking Distance Follow us on X/insta @filthyarmenian

88. How does it feel?

88. How does it feel?

Notes on a miracle. For twice the feature episodes and regular mini eps and to not miss out on the future, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian Follow us on socials @filthyarmenian

Smoke Break: Charismala / RFK / J.D. Vance / Arnold's Disgrace

Smoke Break: Charismala / RFK / J.D. Vance / Arnold's Disgrace

Election Day is upon us, so here is a sampler of political Smoke Break mini-eps from the last few months about some key characters on that stage. If you want to be several steps ahead of the zeitgeist, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian for access to these brief, intimate voice letters, as well as twice as many feature-length adventures available only to the enlightened patrons of this show. Thank you for listening, and God Bless America

87. Hillbilly Elegy w/ Cara Cunningham

87. Hillbilly Elegy w/ Cara Cunningham

Appalachian icon Cara Cunningham ("Leave Britney Alone") returns to analyze the story of J.D. Vance, the crises of the land he comes from, the powers and limits of the Mamaw State, and the choice America faces this November. For the full 2 hour episode, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian. You'll get access to twice as many adventures (including Cara's first appearance, in FAA 70) plus regular smoke break mini-eps on topics of the day. Reviewed in this ep: Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance + the 2016 film adaptation directed by Ron Howard and starring Glenn Close Follow us on X/insta @filthyarmenian and tell your friends abou the show

86. Lunch at Philippe's w/ Jared Klickstein

86. Lunch at Philippe's w/ Jared Klickstein

After a reunion tour of Skid Row, Jared and I dip into the place that invented the French Dip Sandwich -- but how? -- to break bread and reflect on the politics of addiction, free will, and determinism. Location: Philippe's The Original Jared Klickstein is the author of Crooked Smile: What it Took to Escape a Decade of Homelessness, Addiction, and Crime Follow us on X/insta @filthyarmenian -- and please rate and review if you like what you hear

85. Escaping Skid Row w/ Jared Klickstein

85. Escaping Skid Row w/ Jared Klickstein

A walking tour of America's most notorious rock bottom junkie town with a man who lived there, almost died there, and miraculously escaped...but how? Jared Klickstein is the author of Crooked Smile: What it Took to Escape a Decade of Homelessness, Addiction, and Crime For twice as many adventures and regular smoke break mini-eps on topics of the day, join the enlightened society of rug merchants who subscribe to the show on patreon.com/filthyarmenian Follow us on X/insta @filthyarmenian and thanks for listening!

84. Nighthawks 2: Something Was Off w/ Drew Bratcher

84. Nighthawks 2: Something Was Off w/ Drew Bratcher

An editor dies, but a painting comes to life, as I ask the most faithful man I met in Washington how he came to know God at such a young age. For the full 3 hr adventure, and access to all premium episodes and "smoke break" mini eps on topics of the day, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian Drew Bratcher is the author of Bub: Essays from Just North of Nashville Follow him on insta @drewbratcher_writer Follow us on X/insta @filthyarmenian Thank you for listening

83. Nighthawks w/ Drew Bratcher

83. Nighthawks w/ Drew Bratcher

In the presence of America's most beguiling depiction of loneliness, I reunite with the one faithful man who helped me survive the horrors of Washington D.C. -- fourteen years after we last met. Drew Bratcher is the author of Bub: Essays from Just North of Nashville Location: Art Institute of Chicago For part twice as many feature adventures, plus regular smoke break mini eps on topics of the day, support our mission by subscribing at patreon.com/filthyarmenian Follow us on X/insta @filthyarmenian Follow Drew Bratcher on insta @drewbratcher_writer

82. True Detective: Ten Years Later

82. True Detective: Ten Years Later

My opening monologue to a magical evening in Austin, Texas honoring Nic Pizzolatto and True Detective on its decade anniversary. For the full video conversation and Q&A with Nic, Jack Mason, and the ladies of Temple of Friendship, and a performance by Nic's wife Suzanne Santo, visit Temple of Friendship's patreon. The live event occurred on June 29. And to support this show, access twice as many adventures plus regular "smoke break" mini eps on topics of the day (recently including a review of REAGAN, and how Candace Owens is haunting me) please become a subscriber at patreon.com/filthyarmenian Follow on X @filthyarmenian

81. The Speechwriter w/ Ken Khachigian

81. The Speechwriter w/ Ken Khachigian

Ronald Reagan's chief speechwriter and the one advisor who counseled Nixon NOT to resign joins me for a conversation on the secret connection between the two men, the nature of political messaging, The Swamp, and the history-making scenes and secrets revealed in his new memoir Behind Closed Doors: In the Room with Nixon and Reagan. For twice as many episodes, plus regular "smoke break" mini eps on topics of the day, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian Follow us on X/insta @filthyarmenian Follow Ken Khachigian at nixonandreagan.com

80. The Hollywood Bowl (feat. Bob Dylan & Willie Nelson)

80. The Hollywood Bowl (feat. Bob Dylan & Willie Nelson)

A concert adventure with Bob and Willie under the concentric arches of the historic amphitheater "where summer is forever." For the full 2+ hour episode -- plus double the adventures and regular "smoke break" mini eps on topics of the day -- subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian Follow us on x/insta @filthyarmenian

An undecided voter describes his creepy, weird transformation upon the shooting of Donald J. Trump. Guest starring Nic Dollinger of The Beautiful Toilet and Maryland Free Press For double the adventures (including the most intimate ones) plus regular Smoke Break mini eps, please subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian Follow us on X/insta @filthyarmenian

78. French Erections

78. French Erections

Bonjour based department: a French politician hops on the air to explain everything we need to know about the political situation in France, the new male sex symbol on the French right, Houellebecq going mask off since being snubbed by the Nobel, and more. For twice as many adventures plus regular Smoke Break mini-eps on topics and media of the day, subscribe to the show on patreon.com/filthyarmenian Follow on X/insta @filthyarmenian

77. Pascal's Wager

77. Pascal's Wager

Making our way through an existential crisis with a little help from the genius who tried to prove the existence of God. Some say he failed. You decide. Recommended reading: Blaise Pascal's Penseés With Connor For the full 3 hour episode, and over twice as many adventures plus patron-exclusive Smoke Break mini eps, please subscribe to the show on patreon.com/filthyarmenian Follow us on X/insta @filthyarmenian

76. Can a Movie Be Evil? w/ Adam Lehrer

76. Can a Movie Be Evil? w/ Adam Lehrer

ALPHA DOG (Nick Cassavetes, 2006) and BULLY (Larry Clark, 2001) are two crime dramas based on real teen murders -- but only one of them inspired an even worse crime of its own. Botched chad Adam Lehrer joins me to investigate this case of entertainment vs art. For the full episode, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian Adam is the author of Safety Propaganda and host of System of Systems Follow us on X/insta @filthyrmenian and follow Adam @safetypropagan1 If you enjoy what you hear, please leave a review on the app where you listen.

75. Our Twisted World: Rodger & Me in Isla Vista 2

75. Our Twisted World: Rodger & Me in Isla Vista 2

All children, except one, grow up. On the 10th anniversary of the crime that vanquished Neverland, a Chill Detective and I analyze the unanswered questions of My Twisted World: The Story of Elliot Rodger, and attempt to restore at least the memory of the paradise he destroyed... For the full 3 hour episode -- plus twice as many adventures overall, and a dozen "smoke break" mini episodes per month -- subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian Follow us on X/insta @filthyarmenian

74. Rodger & Me in Isla Vista

74. Rodger & Me in Isla Vista

On the ten year anniversary of his "Day of Retribution," I trace Elliot Rodger's footsteps at the beautiful college town of Isla Vista Santa Barbara, where I spent my first two years of college in a different kind of incel splendor. Part 1 of 2. For the sequel, twice as many adventures overall, plus a dozen monthly "smoke break" mini eps, join the supreme gentlemen and ladies who subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian Follow on X/insta @filthyarmenian

Smoke Break: Lost O.J. / Curb Your Enthusiasm / The Fake Bigot

Smoke Break: Lost O.J. / Curb Your Enthusiasm / The Fake Bigot

Three mini episodes from a new regular feature available to Patreon subscribers since December. My history with O.J. Simpson, my review of Curb Your Enthusiasm and its final season, and the online right's answer to the fake humanitarian. For 10+ of these a month, plus over twice as many feature episodes, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian Thanks for listening! @filthyarmenian

73. The Secret of New Orleans

73. The Secret of New Orleans

Jazz, beignets, red robin filets, a liberal vampire and a hunt for the four-word secret of New Orleans... For the full 2.5 hour adventure -- plus twice as many episodes and a dozen "smoke break" mini eps per month -- subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian Follow us on X/insta @filthyarmenian

72. Sailer on the Green

72. Sailer on the Green

Through the driving range, along the greenway, and beside the L.A. River -- a long hello to the life and times of Steve Sailer, the forbidden figure and famous shamus of the San Fernando Valley. Including how he became who he is, the art of noticing, and why America needs more sex drugs and rock n' roll. Buy Sailer's excellent new book Noticing, out now from Passage Press. For two secret chapters from this adventure, over twice as many episodes and regular "smoke break" mini eps, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian Follow Steve Sailer and Filthy Armenian Adventures on X Rate, review, and spread the word!