Illegitimate Scholar
Samuel Urban
Our culture is in crisis and I don’t trust woke universities and authoritarian governments to give us the solution. I examine modern culture through history and anthropology, as well as other sources like indigenous knowledge and common sense. This is a show for those who love academics but hate academia, and want to learn about social studies without the constraining limits of woke universities. Reach me on Discord, https://discord.gg/KhJgpMj6Jj and other sites: https://pod.link/1650280020, If you have any thoughts you'd like to share please email me: [email protected]
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050 - Irish Nationalism v Globalism
Illegitimate Scholar
01/29/24 • 133 min
I discuss with Buck Mulligan, Irish nationalism and British Imperialism. Starting with the Anglo-Norman Invasion to modern times, covering the influence of various invaders, the Irish plantation system, the potato famine, the Easter Rising, and the creation of the Republic of Ireland. We discuss the 'Troubles', the impact of paramilitary groups, and the Good Friday Agreements. Contemporary issues are also addressed; the effect of mass immigration on Ireland's demographics, potential economic forces, and the resurgence of nationalism in times of societal decline.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:00 Role of Nationalism in Identity Formation
00:43 Irish Nationalism
01:11 Anglo-Norman Invasion
02:03 Protestantism and the Plantation System
05:00 The Potato Famine/Genocide
05:50 The Emergence of the Irish Republican Army (IRA)
06:20 The Plight of Famine and its Impact on Ireland
09:29 Michael Collins
13:30 The Troubles
25:28 The Good Friday Agreement
31:12 The Modern Era
53:04 Economic Factor
55:21 Economic Disparity and Conflict
57:53 Language and Cultural Identity
01:01:16 The Influence of American Culture on Ireland
01:04:18 Modern Northern Ireland
01:06:40 The Future of Ireland
01:28:20 The Impact of Immigration on Small Irish Towns
01:34:46 Shift from Liberalism to Conservatism
01:43:07Inevitability of Collapse
02:04:52 The Rise of Nationalism in Europe
02:11:33 Closing Thoughts
Discord:
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Patreon:
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Audio Podcast:
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https://twitter.com/ill_scholar
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRH77S0fVLmAZU4xLnAxuvw
IS on East Asia with Pat McFarlane
Illegitimate Scholar
08/31/23 • 60 min
5 til Midnight Launch and the Conference this week has slowed me down. Hope this is a good consolation. Discussion on China and Chinese culture with Pat MacFarlane for his show, Vital Dissent.
Back to regular schedule next week with episode on architecture on Monday.
Check out Pat's show here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4nEXssoafJfB5bGLxab1fs?si=8M0yJ62eReKRU3TixwxUqA
Discord:
https://discord.gg/KhJgpMj6Jj
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Audio Podcast:
https://pod.link/1650280020
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https://twitter.com/ill_scholar
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRH77S0fVLmAZU4xLnAxuvw
038 - Defining Religion
Illegitimate Scholar
08/01/23 • 64 min
In this episode, my friend and I discuss the Anthropology of Religion. I start with a few definitions of religion and then we go from there. I discuss a lot of different factors about the anthropology of religion.
Patreon incoming. Tell me what you want to see.
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Discord:
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https://pod.link/1650280020
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Youtube:
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033 - Caffeine and Capitalism: A Culture's Choice of Drug
Illegitimate Scholar
05/20/23 • 19 min
Indigenous cultures often have hallucinogenic traditions, from Meso-America, to Africa, the Pacific, and indigenous Europe. The United States, Spain, and Japan, just as diverse, all drink similar amounts of coffee while being very different cultures. Why do these cultures that differ so much share these traits, and what do these, and the use of other drugs tell us about the values and customs of a culture?
I’m Sam and this is the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast. The weekly cultural anthropology and history podcast that tries to make sense of our senseless world through indigenous and historical examples, academic methods in social science, and a perspective not limited by the crushing restrictions that come with traditional academia and public schools.
Today we are going to find out the similarities in a few indigenous hallucinogenic traditions, and why these similar traditions thrived in these very different cultures. Then, what makes alcohol tied to settled life. What makes alcohol give way to caffeine as the main drug of the west, and what are the consequences of this shift are. Finally, what the drugs of the last few decades have to say about the state of our modern culture.
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BOOKS
“The Horse, the Wheel, and Language”::
“Uncommon Ground: The History of Coffee and how it changed the world
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014 - Counterculture vs Culture
Illegitimate Scholar
12/12/22 • 48 min
In my second episode with Matt, real estate agent, we discuss counter culture. Counter cultures being cultures based on opposition to the mainstream, like the hippies in the 60s. We discuss how counterculture can become the mainstream and how Communism did this in some places while addressing the new problems of the industrial revolution. We then go in to discussing the aspects of counterculture in the context of the American presidential elections of the last three decades and how Trump represents counterculture. We discuss Kobain and Nirvana and his stance on commercialization, and being counter to the commercialized mainstream music scene. Then we discuss being the counterculture in specific environments, conservatives in college, PNW, and New England, or a liberal in the Marine Corps. We try to figure out what the largest counterculture of today is, and if anything is as serious as the hippies.
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Linguist Reveals Ancient Influences in Modern Languages
Illegitimate Scholar
10/03/24 • 133 min
Another Livestream!
New full episode coming soon with Aethemplear
Find me on youtube as well! Lots happening there.
https://www.youtube.com/@Illegitimate_Scholar?sub_confirmation=1
https://www.patreon.com/IllegitimateScholar ONLY $2/MONTH
Today I am joined by Doc Brown, a PhD linguist, again to discuss linguistics. Language has a huge impact on how we see the world and interpret it. Doc Brown describes influences in modern language from past languages and how they are preserved. tt
Doc's Twitter: https://x.com/Altphilologe
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Other Links: link.space/@Ill_Scholar
Discord, Twitter, Etc. Above
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Youtube:
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IS on Unfit Statesman
Illegitimate Scholar
11/15/23 • 95 min
I go on the Unfit Statesman podcast. We discuss Israel, watch a few videos, he makes me laugh.
Topics include: the peculiarity of the running style of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, thoughts on various conflicts and debates including the Israel/Palestine issue, political orientation, religious divisions, and the relevance of wealth and its acquisition.
cultural anthropology to different religious scriptures and the impact of artificial intelligence on scams. societal injustice
Follow Unfit Statesman here:
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047 - Fat Acceptance is Unnacceptable
Illegitimate Scholar
11/05/23 • 34 min
I discuss the fat acceptance movement, it's history and origins, and current state. I describe connections to other ideologies. I discuss the result of a culture that allows and promotes people to live in a state of unhealthiness. I talk about a few things from Michael Pollan's book, "In Defense of Food". We discuss food cultures and the issues of our own culture being based on industrial production of food and not on producing food.
Discord:
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046 - How Identity Creates Conflict
Illegitimate Scholar
10/26/23 • 16 min
I discuss identity and how it relates to contemporary political issues. Primary identities. Different overlapping identities, and which one takes prominence. Assimilation, accommodation.
well this episode ended up shorter than I thought it would be. next weeks will be longer.
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055 - Why an Italian Zoomer Converted to Buddhism
Illegitimate Scholar
03/12/24 • 132 min
Why an Italian Zoomer Converted to Buddhism
This is the Illegitimate Scholar Podcast and this week I interview Theravada Buddhism practitioner, Angelo. Originating from Italy, Angelo narrates his transition from Catholicism to embracing Theravada Buddhism, discussing its practices, impact on morality, and viewpoints on gender roles, compared to Nichiren Buddhism and Westernized versions of the faith. The conversation extends to Angelo's critical view on abortion, political, and social concerns through a Buddhist lens. I address Buddhism's nuanced relationship with modern ideologies, debating its non-alignment with fixed political beliefs and detailing its influence on topics like immigration in Italy. It contrasts the allure of Buddhism in the West, its empirical approach through karma, and the vibrant Buddhist community across Italy, enriched by diverse practices and historical ties, including those to Julius Evola. The dialogue concludes by underscoring the importance of exploration and learning in understanding Buddhism's role in contemporary society and personal growth.
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Italian Roots
02:48 Why Buddhism?
08:19 Nichiren Buddhism
20:44 Theravada Buddhism
24:40 Buddhism in the West
34:03 Greek Influence on Buddhism
39:04 Greco-Bactrian Hellenistic Art
53:20 Mahayana Buddhist Influence on Gnosticism
01:01:29 Pali Language
01:07:41 Forest Monks
01:11:23 Interrupt Myself
01:11:47 City Monks
01:17:38 Moinkas in the greater community
01:21:53 Buddhism in Daily Life
01:23:02 Western VS Traditional Buddhist Practices
01:25:44 Abortion in Buddhism
01:29:05 Dharma as Politics
01:36:44 Italy and Immigration
01:48:02 Global Influence of Buddhism
01:57:25 Julius Evola
Discord:
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FAQ
How many episodes does Illegitimate Scholar have?
Illegitimate Scholar currently has 97 episodes available.
What topics does Illegitimate Scholar cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Society & Culture, History, Podcasts, Gender, Anthropology and Race.
What is the most popular episode on Illegitimate Scholar?
The episode title 'IS Geopolitics: Haiti's Civil War w/ Brad Pearce' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Illegitimate Scholar?
The average episode length on Illegitimate Scholar is 60 minutes.
How often are episodes of Illegitimate Scholar released?
Episodes of Illegitimate Scholar are typically released every 6 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Illegitimate Scholar?
The first episode of Illegitimate Scholar was released on Oct 17, 2022.
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