The Lotus Eaters

Epochs #134 | King Henry II Epochs #134 | King Henry II This week Beau and Carl discuss the life and career of Henry Plantagenet, King Henry II of England, master of the Welsh Marches, Lord of Ireland, Duke of Normandy, Aquitaine and Brittany, Count of Anjou, Poitou, Maine, Toulouse, Flanders and Boulogne. Discussed are his many wars, and the turbulent relationships with his own sons. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-134-or-king-henry-ii-26-11-23

PREMIUM: Contemplations #152 | Debate: Is Society Going to Collapse? Josh and Beau debate Carl and Connor on the likelihood that many of the problems we face today will lead to societal collapse in the future. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-contemplations-152-or-debate-is-society-going-to-collapse-25-11-23

The Victims of State Gender Ideology Connor converses with Canadian activist and father of two, Chris Elston, who began wearing billboards to educate the public about the harms that puberty blockers and trans-affirming surgeries inflict on children. Watch the FULL INTERVIEW: https://www.lotuseaters.com/how-society-is-harming-children-or-interview-with-billboard-chris-24-11-23

Book Club #61 | Caitlin Moran’s What About Men? Carl & Connor discuss Caitlin Moran's What About Men? — and just what she means by men needing a 'Feminism' of their own. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-book-club-61-or-caitlin-morans-what-about-men-22-11-23

Dan and Beau discuss the influential book, confessions of an economic hitman - a hard hitting account of the underhand tools used by the agents of the Global American Empire. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-brokenomics-or-confessions-of-an-economic-hitman

Elon Got in Trouble Full Podcast + Links: https://www.lotuseaters.com/the-podcast-of-the-lotus-eaters-788-20-11-2023

Symposium #45 | The Problem of Free Will Stelios introduces the basic aspects of the problem of free will. He talks about fatalism, determinism, randomness, and moral responsibility. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-symposium-45-or-the-problem-of-free-will-20-11-23

Epochs #133 | Admiral Lord Nelson This week Beau and Carl discuss the life and career of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson. From his earliest career and his astonishing rise through the ranks, his long list of battle honours, his many war wounds, and his final glorious death in combat. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-133-or-admiral-lord-nelson-19-11-23

Contemplations #151 | Debate: Liberalism Part III Josh and Stelios debate with Carl and Connor about the values of liberalism and whether it is responsible for the situation we find ourselves in. Watch the full premium video:https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-contemplations-151-or-debate-liberalism-part-iii-18-11-23

The Origin of British Censorship, THE BBFC A History of British Censorship Harry is joined by Proper Horrorshow to discuss the history of the BBFC and British film and television censorship. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-a-history-of-british-censorship-17-11-23

They Know, They Just Don’t Care | feat. Nick Tenconi Full Podcast + Links: https://www.lotuseaters.com/the-podcast-of-the-lotus-eaters-786-16-11-2023

Dan looks at how money is created, and why that means you will necessarily be impoverished without staying on the right side of the debasement/innovation divide. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-brokenomics-or-what-can-you-ever-own-14-11-23

Symposium #44 | Oedipus Rex Stelios, Josh, and Beau uncover the deeper meanings of Sophocles’ play Oedipus Rex inspired by the myth of Oedipus. They touch upon themes like destiny and moral responsibility, ignorance, and shame. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-symposium-44-or-oedipus-rex-13-11-23

Contemplations #150 | New Space Exploration Revelations Josh, Beau and Dan discuss the discoveries made over the past year by the James Webb Space Telescope. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-contemplations-150-or-new-space-exploration-revelations-12-11-23

FREEMIUM: Epochs #132 | Britain’s Involvement in WWI This week Beau chats with Godfrey Bloom all about Britain’s involvement in World War I, and whether it would have been better if Britain had remained neutral Watch the FULL FREE video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-132-or-britains-involvement-in-wwi-11-11-23

PREMIUM: Book Club #60 | Jasun Horsley’s Big Mother Connor interviews author Jasun Horsley about his new book, Big Mother: The Technological Body of Evil, and how the narrative of technological Progress blinds us to the emergence of a demonic Oedipal surveillance state which is devouring human nature. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-book-club-60-or-jasun-horsleys-big-mother-10-11-23

How the Manosphere Misrepresents Dating | Interview with Alexander DatePsych Connor interviews Alexander DatePsych, neuroscience and behavioural science researcher, and founder of DatePsychology.com, who debunks some Manosphere misconceptions about the data on dating, and explains why things aren't as bad as social media makes us think. Watch the FULL INTERVIEW: https://www.lotuseaters.com/how-the-manosphere-misrepresents-dating-or-interview-with-alexander-8-11-23

Baz’s Last Stand Full Podcast + Links: https://www.lotuseaters.com/the-podcast-of-the-lotus-eaters-778-06-11-2023

Symposium #43 | Introducing Ideology Stelios and Charlie discuss various aspects of ideology and delve into its relationship with human thought and cultural institutions, as well as exploring the perspectives of thinkers like Oakeshott and Althusser Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-symposium-43-or-introducing-ideology

Lads Hour #9 | Male Role Models In Pop Culture Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-live-lads-hour-9-or-male-role-models-in-pop-culture-02-11-2023

How Waterloo Unfolded PREMIUM: Epochs #131 | The Duke of Wellington: Part III This week Beau and Carl discuss Arthur Wellesley’s later life. From the 100 days against Napoleon and the battle of Waterloo, to his political career, time as Prime Minister, old age and finally death. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-epochs-131-or-the-duke-of-wellington-part-iii-5-11-23

Least Competent BLM Fraudsters Full Podcast + Links: https://www.lotuseaters.com/the-podcast-of-the-lotus-eaters-775-01-11-2023

Contemplations #149 | The Psychology of Horror Josh, Harry and Connor are joined by special guest Proper Horror Show to discuss the nature of horror. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-contemplations-149-or-the-psychology-of-horror-04-11-23

Book Club #59 | Norah Vincent's Self-Made Man Connor, Harry & Dan discuss Norah Vincent's autobiographical account of masquerading as a man for eighteen months, Self-Made Man [:] My Year Disguised as a Man, and the sympathetic insights to the plights men face contained within. Watch the full premium video: https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-book-club-59-or-norah-vincents-self-made-man