176: Russell Brand’s Man Stans
10/19/23 • 80 min
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Women journalists spend years meticulously investigating, corroborating and fact-checking allegations that Russell Brand is a serial sex offender. The result? A 6600-word masterpiece of survivor-centered concision, battle-tested by a legion of editors and lawyers.
But the manosphere responds! With logorrheic defenses, conspiracy theories, and rationalizations. Peak posting through it.
We look at choice man-stan statements from Charles Eisenstein (RFK Jr’s Director of Messaging), and psychonaut Daniel Pinchbeck. We also look at a pre-allegations interview Brand did with meditation guru Jack Kornfield to learn more about how Brand has ingratiated himself to wellness entrepreneurs flattered by his attention.
Show Notes
BBC and police begin inquiries as Russell Brand faces more claims
‘Jimmy Savile police unit’ helps Met with Russell Brand investigation
On Mobs, Cults, and Russell Brand - Charles Eisenstein
Brand and Circuses - Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter
Open Letter to Russell Brand — Daniel Pinchbeck's Newsletter
A Cultural Crucible - Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter
Alyssa Milano on the #MeToo movement: 'We're not going to stand for it any more'
Writer blames ‘predatory’ ways on women | Page Six
#6 - Abusing Power: Taking Predatory Daniel Pinchbeck At His Word
We Refuse to Endorse Daniel Pinchbeck as a Credible Voice in the Psychedelic Movement
Community, Transparency and Accountability—Dr. Ann Gleig in conversation with Egyoku Nakao Roshi & Tenku Ruff Roshi
Jack Kornfield (Morality, Spirituality & AI) - Stay Free with Russell Brand
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Women journalists spend years meticulously investigating, corroborating and fact-checking allegations that Russell Brand is a serial sex offender. The result? A 6600-word masterpiece of survivor-centered concision, battle-tested by a legion of editors and lawyers.
But the manosphere responds! With logorrheic defenses, conspiracy theories, and rationalizations. Peak posting through it.
We look at choice man-stan statements from Charles Eisenstein (RFK Jr’s Director of Messaging), and psychonaut Daniel Pinchbeck. We also look at a pre-allegations interview Brand did with meditation guru Jack Kornfield to learn more about how Brand has ingratiated himself to wellness entrepreneurs flattered by his attention.
Show Notes
BBC and police begin inquiries as Russell Brand faces more claims
‘Jimmy Savile police unit’ helps Met with Russell Brand investigation
On Mobs, Cults, and Russell Brand - Charles Eisenstein
Brand and Circuses - Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter
Open Letter to Russell Brand — Daniel Pinchbeck's Newsletter
A Cultural Crucible - Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter
Alyssa Milano on the #MeToo movement: 'We're not going to stand for it any more'
Writer blames ‘predatory’ ways on women | Page Six
#6 - Abusing Power: Taking Predatory Daniel Pinchbeck At His Word
We Refuse to Endorse Daniel Pinchbeck as a Credible Voice in the Psychedelic Movement
Community, Transparency and Accountability—Dr. Ann Gleig in conversation with Egyoku Nakao Roshi & Tenku Ruff Roshi
Jack Kornfield (Morality, Spirituality & AI) - Stay Free with Russell Brand
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