The topic of the day is the deep-seated infiltration, and seeming institutional embracement, of the woke mind virus in our primary grade education systems. And of course, wokeism is the overarching umbrella term for all manner of critical race theory, feminism, climate alarmism, and queer theory. All are linked through alleged intersectionality and the demented equations revolving around radical equity.  But what we ultimately need to understand is how this unhinged progressivism is affecting our children and what sorts of consequences we can reasonably expect from its implementation into their budding minds.  So here to help me unpack how we got here, what this means, what it does to our kids, and what we can do about it is ROGUE PEDAGOGUE. He is a ranking education professional who is being kept anonymous to protect his livelihood in the event he is found to be speaking honestly about these important topics.  Here is the link to the James Lindsay speech I referenced in regard to the connection between communism and wokeism. Additionally here is where you can join me online or subscribe to my content creation: PATREON SUBSTACK SHOW TWITTER & MY TWITTER INSTAGRAM magentapillspod@gmail.com Cheers and thank you for all the support.

In this episode, I dissect Chuang Tzu's ancient Taoist story about the "Useless Tree" and how you can apply its lessons to your day-to-day life. Most prominently by evaluating your interpersonal relationships and understanding whether there is a mutual exchange of value. And as I mentioned at the top of the episode, here is a link to the "What's This Tao All About?" podcast and here is the spot where you can donate to Dr. Totton's end-of-life care. Much love and respect to you Mr. Totton for his years of teaching Taoist ethics and applied philosophy.  Additionally here is where you can join me online or subscribe to my content creation: PATREON SUBSTACK SHOW TWITTER & MY TWITTER INSTAGRAM magentapillspod@gmail.com And here are some Aristotelean Virtue Ethics for you to consider. Cheers and thank you for all the support.

Today I have an amazing guest to discuss an increasingly polarizing and prescient issue ravaging cities, health care systems, and families.  I am speaking about the unprecedented and lethal expansion of the fentanyl/opioid epidemic across North American communities. A pharmacological plague that is killing at least 85k North Americans a year.  In aiming to explore the complexities of our modern landscape, I want to delve into the firsthand experiences of first responders tackling the omnipresent reality of drug addiction that exists in all our communities. From the frontline of emergency response itself, we'll unravel the challenges they face in dealing with fentanyl-related incidents, the personal toll it takes on their well-being, the broader impact on community safety, and what if anything we can do about it.  Joining me to discuss is Ambo Anon

Over the last few days, we’ve seen some seemingly amazing developments emerge from the muck of electoral politics.  In Argentina, their latest Presidential runoff led to the sharp and pointed rise of Libertarian leader Javier Melei. A self-described anarcho-capitalist whose charismatic loathing of leftists, libtards, and shitlibs, has lionized him in the eyes of the liberty sphere. A presumptive W for the good guys and a baby step towards ‘based world’. But what should we make of these developments? Can we trust them? And what should we do to keep the momentum going?

Would you defend clown world with your life? A short podcast/article on what we should start to consider when thinking about the potential for massive geopolitical conflict on the horizon. If it came down to it, would you enthusiastically sign up to fight for a Trudeau, Biden, and Sunak-led war? If we did sacrifice our bodies, would we continue to be collectively spat upon by the elites and their minions after returning from battle?  Would you wave your children off to war under the pride flag?  And would you even be able to afford victory bonds if we were called upon to sacrifice some coin?

Today my honoured guest and I are discussing a radical post-humanist/feminist manifesto known as Xenofeminism Joining me to break it down and analyze the finer points is the amazing anti-feminist + men's rights activist Elizabeth Hobson Topics include: - Transhumanism - Biological reality - Feminist philosophy -  Futurism - Acceleration politics - Human nature Hope you all enjoy and let me know if you have any questions or comments

Hey everyone, here is a Halloween episode for you to enjoy. A short story from the best damn sci-fi and horror writer of all time, HP Lovecraft  The good news is that I recorded this last week. The bad news is that I contracted a head cold in the interim. This ultimately meant that I was unable to record a post-recital analysis of the story and do a little rant on Lovecraft, loneliness, and introversion. Regardless, I wish you a happy Halloween and don't forget to subscribe to Magenta Pills on Substack or better still, make a donation on Patreon

I regret to inform you that we are all officially the frog that has been plunked into the pot of exponentially warming waters of an economic panopticon. One that poses incalculable risks to privacy, free speech, and private property. Depressingly, this is already a forgone conclusion…you don’t have a choice in the matter. We will be forced to adopt CBDCs, or central bank digital currencies, within a generation if not sooner. How will it happen? How harsh will it be? What can we do about it? I explain the Magenta Pill outlook on this impending financial fascism.  Follow me on: - Substack - Twitter - Patreon - Podbean

Hey everyone, this is a largely off-the-cuff media analysis episode that focuses on this article:  "Conservative voters less likely to be proud to be Canadian" And here is the poll this article is referring to: "Canada Day: Celebration Plans and Canadian Pride" Topics include: - Media bias - Liberal fundamentalism - Right vs. Left divide - Conservative perspectives - Microdosed propaganda - National Divorce Cheers and thanks for listening

The pressing matter of this podcast premier is what “magenta pills” actually means. So this episode will focus on the foundational axioms behind this terminology as well as the day-to-day applied philosophy of a magenta-pilled outlook. In this episode, we look at: - The basics of a magenta pill philosophy - Internet symbology of the various pills - Should we just kill ourselves? - Our basic options re: worldviews - Camus / the importance of Absurdity consciousness  Thank you to all in advance and we'll see you soon with more episodes And don't forget to subscribe to Magenta Pills on Substack or better still, make a donation on Patreon   Cheers

This is the abrupt finale of Smoke Filled Rooms... But fear not because my new pod called "Magenta Pills" is rapidly making itself visible on the horizon and will be available without your inconvenience SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK HERE FOR ALL THINGS MAGENTA PILLED Dead To Rights - Shameface (New Theme Song) magentapillspod@gmail.com (New Email) Thank you once again to all my Darkest Network friends for being such amazing people over the last year. Love you all and wish you the best in life and podcasting. Cheers   IN-SHOW ADS: And Then They Were Gone Horrifying History Scottish Murders Cause of Death: 100 Seconds to Midnight California True Crime Rogue Darkness  Darkcast Network    SMOKE FILLED ROOMS SHOW DETAILS: HOST: Gregory Zink (@GregZesq) EMAIL: smokinggunpod@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://www.smokefilledrooms.net FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/smokefilledroomspodcast/ TWITTER: @SmokyRooms PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/smokefilledroomspodcast RSS FEED: https://feed.podbean.com/smokefilledrooms/feed.xml

In this exceptional birthday gift episode (dedicated to my incredible Mother), I delve into a story of intense vigilante justice amidst Canada's settlers. This is the account of the brutal massacre endured by the Black Donnellys of Biddulph, Ontario during the 19th century. The Black Donnellys, an immigrant family hailing from Ireland, gained notoriety due to allegations of their involvement in crimes and acts of violence. Eventually, they became victims themselves when the local townspeople subjected them to a savage lynching. Their narrative encompasses rural conflicts, strained community relations, vendettas rooted in religious differences, and a heartbreaking conclusion. Originally from County Tipperary, Ireland, the Donnelly family settled in the rural township of Biddulph Ontario in the mid-19th century. James and Johannah Donnelly, along with their five children—James Jr., William, Bridget, Robert, and Thomas—established a farm and integrated into the local community. However, tensions between the Donnellys and their neighbors gradually intensified. The Donnellys were viewed by many as squatters, outsiders, and criminals. The local animosity was fueled by their perceived audacious conduct and alleged involvement in numerous petty crimes. Furthermore, the religious and cultural divide between the Donnellys, who were of Irish Catholic descent, and their Protestant counterparts in the area added another layer of complexity, reviving age-old rivalries from England. Happy Birthday Mom! May this bring an extra touch of joy to your day. Love you.   RESOURCES: The Donnelly Album by Ray Fazakas (Book) Heaven & Hell on Earth: The Massacre of the Black Donnellys (Website) The Lucan Museum (Website) The Donnellys (Vol. 1): Powder Keg 1840-1880 by John Little (Audible Book)   SMOKE FILLED ROOMS SHOW DETAILS: HOST: Gregory Zink (@GregZesq) EMAIL: smokinggunpod@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://www.smokefilledrooms.net FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/smokefilledroomspodcast/ TWITTER: @SmokyRooms PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/smokefilledroomspodcast RSS FEED: https://feed.podbean.com/smokefilledrooms/feed.xml Darkcast Network

Due to popular demand (i.e. the Unabomber's Manifesto being my most popular episode), I present to you a full rendition of Kaczynski's first political writing: "Progress Vs. Liberty" from 1971. In this essay, we can see the seeds of anti-conformity and radical technological rebellion were already planted well within Ted's mind. Ones he would only 6 years later let bloom into black pills that, he would allege, justify his murderous plans to destroy technological society. In this essay, he explores topics like the social conditioning of children, technological developments that threaten freedom, the mass consumption of convenience, and how we are inevitably pulled along not by a grand design, but by humanity's collective crawl toward technological enslavement at the hands of the system.   SMOKE FILLED ROOMS ****PATREON PAGE****   ROGUE DARKNESS EPISODE   SMOKE FILLED ROOMS SHOW DETAILS: HOST: Gregory Zink (@GregZesq) EMAIL: smokinggunpod@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://www.smokefilledrooms.net FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/smokefilledroomspodcast/ TWITTER: @SmokyRooms PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/smokefilledroomspodcast RSS FEED: https://feed.podbean.com/smokefilledrooms/feed.xml Darkcast Network

In part 1 of this Socratic miniseries, we will look at one of the greatest minds ever to grace the pages of philosophical history.  We begin this epic journey through the ancient world by looking at the philosophy of the man himself, the socio-cultural reality of Athens in the 4th century BC, the overarching importance of pagan worship, and a foundational philosophical text that prefaces the trial.  It's a true crime saga almost as old as recorded history itself. One that involves pederasty, political dissidence, legal indictments, high courtroom oratory, principled stands, and ultimately, a death that blurs the lines between execution and suicide… REFERENCED MATERIALS: "Creation" by Gore Vidal "Republic" by Plato "Apology" by Xenophon "Euthyphro" by Plato "Apology" - Plato   SMOKE FILLED ROOMS SHOW DETAILS: HOST: Gregory Zink (@GregZesq) EMAIL: smokinggunpod@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://www.smokefilledrooms.net FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/smokefilledroomspodcast/ TWITTER: @SmokyRooms PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/smokefilledroomspodcast RSS FEED: https://feed.podbean.com/smokefilledrooms/feed.xml Darkcast Network

Dissent, as we’ll come to learn in this episode, is the specific act of expressing disagreement or opposition to established policies, political authorities, or social zeitgeists. And this is supposed to be a primary right in any democratic society that encourages the free flow of ideas and opinions. Yet still, instances continually crop up where the State seems to willfully disregard the spirit and idealism of the First Amendment in favour of self-serving Machiavellian tactics.  Enter the phrase "Don’t yell fire in a crowded theatre, " which is often misunderstood in its application and origin. This analogy is commonly used to illustrate the concept of free speech and its alleged limits. Unbeknownst to most though, the phrase originated in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case of Schenck v. United States, in 1919. In this case, a political activist, Charles Schenck, was charged with violating the Espionage Act of 1917 by distributing leaflets urging young men to resist the draft during World War I. Schenck's defence case reached the SCOTUS and revolved around the idea that his actions were protected by the First Amendment's right to free speech. But what would the verdict be? Was he utilizing his rights to free expression or was he a risk to national security by destabilizing its war readiness? REFERENCES  Schenck's Anti-Draft Pamphlet Ruling of the Case The State by Randolph Bourne Wikipedia Page "Don't Yell Fire..." National Constitution Centre - Schenck V. USA First Amendment Encyclopedia I Fought the Law (song) SHOW PROMOS Horrifying History Murder Murder News California True Crime Darkcast Network  SMOKE FILLED ROOMS SHOW DETAILS: HOST: Gregory Zink (@GregZesq) TWITTER: @SmokyRooms EMAIL: smokinggunpod@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://www.smokefilledrooms.net FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/smokefilledroomspodcast/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/smokefilledroomspodcast RSS FEED: https://feed.podbean.com/smokefilledrooms/feed.xml

In this episode, I was visited by one of the greatest historical podcasters of our time.  I’m of course talking about CJ Killmer of the Dangerous History podcast. We compared and contrasted the historical, political and economic legacies of two of our most hated US presidents (who can rightly be described as criminals of the highest order) My personal arch-nemesis is George W. Bush and CJ’s is Woodrow Wilson Mr. Killmer is a self-proclaimed Florida Man and holds a bachelor's and a Master's degree in History (the latter being from the University of Tennessee). And he used these credentials to teach history at the collegiate level for nearly 16 years. The primary topics of his courses were US History, Western Civilization, World History and Floridian History. He’s been a recurring guest on the Tom Woods Show, The Survival Podcast and has appeared on Lions of Liberty, History Impossible, and Unloose The goose. And though CJ self-identifies as a smart-ass, iconoclast, and a cynical critic of authority, he is also one of the most intelligent members of the informal liberty movement. One whom I am honoured to welcome to my humble little show. Cheers and thanks for listening! Professor Killmer's Twitter, Dangerous History Podcast And CJ's website IN SHOW PROMOS: F**k That Cause of Death - 100 Seconds to Midnight Beyond The Rainbow And Then They Were Gone Crime Diner Darkcast Network  SMOKE FILLED ROOMS SHOW DETAILS: HOST: Gregory Zink (@GregZesq) TWITTER: @SmokyRooms EMAIL: smokinggunpod@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://www.smokefilledrooms.net FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/smokefilledroomspodcast/ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/smokefilledroomspodcast RSS FEED: https://feed.podbean.com/smokefilledrooms/feed.xml

“If one man dies of hunger, that is a grave tragedy. If millions die, that’s just a statistic.” We are used to hearing about homicide, infanticide, ethnocide, possibly politicide, and genocide. As grotesque and vile as all these various “cides” are, they can all essentially be umbrella’d under a bigger, and to me, more descriptive term. One that accurately accounts for all the aforementioned examples of atrocities and wanton acts of violence, and was coined by groundbreaking political scientist Rudolph J. Rummel in the mid-1980s The topic of this podcast is DEMOCIDE and all the associated horrors of State instigated killings. We look into all the facets of this suspiciously overlooked conceptual term because of its applicability, superior social science lens, and unique contextualization of past (and almost certainly future) political crimes. Which, as we will learn, in the 20th century alone has accounted for 174 million deaths by government… Enough bodies, if lined up head to toe, to circle our planet about four times (as sadly demonstrated by the RING OF TEARS) A huge thank you to the folks at the University of Hawaii because without their publishing of Prof. Rummel's work, we would be an intellectually poorer society. Oh and here's my ideal, and oft mentioned, form of government: The Night-watchman State All music generously provided by Fesliyan Studios Cheers and thanks for listening IN-SHOW ADS: And Then They Were Gone Secret Police  Scottish Murders Cause of Death: 100 Seconds to Midnight Rogue Darkness  Darkcast Network  SMOKE FILLED ROOMS SHOW DETAILS: HOST: Gregory Zink (@GregZesq) EMAIL: smokinggunpod@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://www.smokefilledrooms.net FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/smokefilledroomspodcast/ TWITTER: @SmokyRooms PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/smokefilledroomspodcast RSS FEED: https://feed.podbean.com/smokefilledrooms/feed.xml

This podcast/audiobook is one that lay at the nexus of first-degree murder, militant ideology, and a multi-decade manhunt. That is to say, we will be looking at the primary source writings of one of the most notorious American terrorists of all time: Dr. Theodore John Kaczynski aka Ted Kaczynski aka Uncle Ted aka...The Unabomber Kaczynski wanted a militant anarcho-primitivist bottom-up revolution reminiscent of the Luddite uprising from the early 1800s. But worldwide this time.  And he hurt a lot of people in his failed attempts to spark the aforementioned revolution. In total, he killed three people and wounded 23 others over a 17-year period. Crimes that would eventually lead to him to a guilty plea on 10 counts of the production, shipping and utilization of deadly explosives and three counts of first-degree murder. And this would land him in ADX Florence (a super-max prison in Colorado) where he will be serving 8 consecutive life sentences without the chance for parole. And by all accounts, his health is in rapid decline and he was recently hospitalized.  This podcast is an unedited presentation of Kaczynski's manifesto presented in audiobook styling. If you prefer to read the work for yourself, here is the link to a PDF. Cheers and stay tuned :) ~GJZ~   IN-SHOW ADS: And Then They Were Gone Horrifying History Secret Police  Scottish Murders Autumn's Oddities Cause of Death: 100 Seconds to Midnight California True Crime Rogue Darkness  Darkcast Network    SMOKE FILLED ROOMS SHOW DETAILS: HOST: Gregory Zink (@GregZesq) EMAIL: smokinggunpod@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://www.smokefilledrooms.net FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/smokefilledroomspodcast/ TWITTER: @SmokyRooms PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/smokefilledroomspodcast RSS FEED: https://feed.podbean.com/smokefilledrooms/feed.xml

Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu were the iron-fisted Communist tyrants who ruled Romania for 24 brutal years.  During their reign, the Romanian people endured decades of oppression, murder, starvation, human rights abuses, political imprisonments, spying, involuntary commitments to mental institutions, threats, and thievery. It was a disgusting state of affairs. But when a minor protest blossomed into a full-fledged revolution, Ceausescu and his secret police were sent to flee their inevitable fate. And on Christmas Day in 1989, Elena and Nicolae Ceausescu would ultimately pay for their depraved and indifferent rule. Machine gunned down just minutes after their hastily conducted trial as they joined the dustbin of history. It's 'eye for an eye’ justice on this episode of Smoke Filled Rooms. PS: I would like to acknowledge and celebrate my admission to a media outlet called the “Darkcast Network”. I am now in leagues with a slate of amazing podcasters who produce true-crime, conspiracy, and occult-themed shows. I feel right at home and I hope to make my network proud. Cheers! IN-SHOW ADS: “Ethics of Vaccine Passports: A Poor Bargain” by Aviel Oppenheim California True Crime Podcast Rogue Darkness Podcast Darkcast Network  SMOKE FILLED ROOMS SHOW DETAILS: HOST: Gregory Zink (@GregZesq) EMAIL: smokinggunpod@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://www.smokefilledrooms.net FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/smokefilledroomspodcast/ TWITTER: @SmokyRooms PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/smokefilledroomspodcast RSS FEED: https://feed.podbean.com/smokefilledrooms/feed.xml   REFERENCES: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1989/12/27/romanian-broadcast-shows-dead-dictator/f3fe0948-87ed-4eda-8fa3-d95e04c05cd9/ https://www.independent.co.uk/independentpremium/long-reads/ceausescu-romania-bucharest-communism-politics-history-a9234806.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/dec/07/nicolae-ceausescu-execution-anniversary-romania https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_Revolution https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolae_Ceaușescu https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-11687353   MUSIC: Darkest Hours (Zapsplat.com) Pavane - For A Dead Princess (musopen.org)

In this trick-or-treat bonus episode of Smoke Filled Rooms, we look at Guy Fawkes and the ‘Gunpowder Plot’.   The aspiring terrorist’s pale-faced, but giant goatee’d grin, is celebrated worldwide for its anti-government symbolism.  But should political dissenters be using this particular man to further their critique of the State? What did Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators hope to achieve? And what ultimately became of their plan? We will analyze the historical context, participants, and the Plot itself while also learning about the grizzly executions that awaited treasonous Brits… Drawing, hanging and quartering.   Happy Halloween everyone!   SHOW DETAILS: HOST: Gregory Zink (@GregZesq) EMAIL: smokinggunpod@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://www.smokefilledrooms.net FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/smokefilledroomspodcast/ TWITTER: @SmokyRooms PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/smokefilledroomspodcast RSS FEED: https://feed.podbean.com/smokefilledrooms/feed.xml   REFERENCES: Lord Monteagle Letter: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/resources/gunpowder-plot/source-1/   James Sharpe Remember Remember, the Fifth of November: Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot (Profile Books, 2006).   https://web.archive.org/web/20100318043708/http://www.gunpowder-plot.org/fawkes.asp   https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/hanging-drawing-and-quartering.htm   https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/history-and-civilisation/2018/11/who-was-guy-fawkes-the-gunpowder-plotter   https://www.britannica.com/topic/Guy-Fawkes-Day