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Paul's Letter to the Romans: 12-16

Richard Spencer — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:52:52 GMT

Mark, Richard, and the gang discuss a 19th–20th century racialist effort (e.g., Houston Stewart Chamberlain, Alfred Rosenberg) to portray Jesus as Aryan and blame Paul as a “judaizer,” arguing this is propaganda that tries to split Paul from the Gospels. They connect these debates to modern online disputes over whether …

Paul's Letter to the Romans: 7-11

Richard Spencer — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:41:01 GMT

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The group revisits lingering questions about Paul’s apocalyptic language—whether it was a literal Endtimes timeline or symbolic “end” of the Greco-Roman order—and how urgency functions as propaganda within REM theory’s view of consciously engineered myth. Richard and Mark discuss how Jewish/Christian Endti…

Paul's Letter to the Romans: 1-7

Richard Spencer — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:00:54 GMT

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Richard and Mark introduce their new course on the “Jewish question” or rather the German Jewish question, previewing future readings from Marx, Luther, and Nietzsche. They begin with a biblical foundation by turning to Paul’s epistle to the Romans. Paul wrote in Greek around the mid–1st century, most likely before the …

ALEX U Returns! With Paul's Letter to the Romans

Richard Spencer — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:28:16 GMT

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Dear All,

ALEX U returns at the regular time for our discussion of Paul’s epistle to the Romans.

10 PM London / 5 PM New York / 4 PM Chicago / 3 PM Denver / 2 PM Los Angeles

See you soon!
RS

1 Samuel: 26-31

Richard Spencer — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:35:33 GMT

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This session is based on a close reading of 1 Samuel 25–31: Samuel’s death; the Nabal/Abigail episode (including name-meaning discussion and speculation about Nabal’s death); David sparing Saul again; Saul consulting the medium of Endor and receiving a death prophecy; David among the Philistines; raids and recovery at Zi…

1 Samuel 20-25

Richard Spencer — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:42:00 GMT

Mark and Richard begin by discussing future plans for the podcast, as well as Kevin MacDonald’s Culture of Critic and whether evolutionary psychology or religio-cultural framing better explains the topic. Diving into Samuel, Mark and Richard revisit etymologies and symbolism—Philistine/Palestine as “wrestler,” Galilee as “roll/wallow,” and Nazareth as s…

1 Samuel 15-19

Richard Spencer — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:45:00 GMT

The discussion being with a comparison of the biblical figure Samuel with the extra-biblical demon Samael/Semial from Jewish mystical traditions (Zohar/Talmud), noting shared themes of judgment, destruction, serpentine imagery, and ambiguous moral status, plus Samael’s association with Edom/Rome. Mark and Richard then lead the group in a reading 1 Samue…

1 Samuel: 4-10

Richard Spencer — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:21:13 GMT

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Richard and Mark examine 1 Samuel’s themes of divine violence, obedience, and kingship, including Saul’s anointing, the Amalek episode as a model of required mercilessness, and parallels to films like Saving Private Ryan and Raiders of the Lost Ark. They read and analyze passages about Israel’s defeats, the Ark’s capture…

1 Samuel : 1-3

Richard Spencer — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:02:48 GMT

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Richard and Mark begin a dense, symbolism-focused read-through of 1 Samuel, framing Samuel as a “transitional figure,” bridging Judges and Israel’s monarchy and as the key to interpreting David, Saul, and Jonathan. They compare mainstream Jewish/Christian views of Samuel (born to Hannah, raised at Shiloh under Eli, p…

Eddington (2025)

Richard Spencer — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:09:09 GMT

Richard, Mark, and the gang dive deep into Ari Aster’s latest film Eddington (2025), drawing connections to historical, social, and political contexts. They explore the film’s attempt to chronicle the COVID era, the Black Lives Matter movement, and other recent social developments. The discussion covers Aster’s filmmaking style, influences, and the film…

Elijah and Elisha

Richard Spencer — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:10:13 GMT

Richard and Mark lead an in-depth exploration into the complex layers of symbolism and hidden meanings within the stories of Elijah and Elisha in the Hebrew Bible. They discuss the parallels between Jesus and these prophetic figures, emphasizing how Elijah and Elisha serve as archetypes within the Christian tradition. They explore Elijah’s Gentile codin…

The Gospel of Mark: 14-16

Richard Spencer — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:06:52 GMT

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Richard, Mark, and the gang explore Chapters 14 through 16 of the Gospel of Mark. They discuss the symbolic significance of key events such as the Last Supper, Jesus’ trial, crucifixion, and resurrection. They delve into the esoteric meanings behind the Passover, the concept of Jesus as a paschal lamb, the implicat…

Gospel of Mark: 12-14

Richard Spencer — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:08:12 GMT

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Richard and Mark dive into the Gospel of Mark, focusing on its rich symbolism, historical context, and theological insights. The discussion highlights key themes such as the vine and stone imagery, the dual Messiah concept, and the significance of Jesus as both the true vine and a symbolic cornerstone. The conversation also …

The Gospel of Mark: 8-11

Richard Spencer — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:47:51 GMT

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We continue our deep dive into the Gospel of Mark, starting from the midpoint of Chapter 8 and proceeding to Chapter 11. We examine Jesus’ questions to his disciples, Peter’s declaration of Jesus as the Messiah, and the implications of Jesus’ instructions to tell no one about him. The discussion touches on the significan…

The Gospel of Mark: 3-8

Richard Spencer — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 21:53:22 GMT

The Gospel of Mark: 1 & 2

Richard Spencer — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:00:58 GMT

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We delve deep into the Gospel of Mark, focusing on its unique attributes and significant differences compared to the other Synoptic Gospels. We begin with a thorough exploration of Mark 1, analyzing Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist, the metaphoric and symbolic meanings behind the events, and the significance of Judean vers…

The Iliad: Book XVI

Richard Spencer — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:03:42 GMT

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Richard and Mark dive into Homer’s Iliad, focusing on Book 16’s gripping events. They explore the intense back-and-forth battle scenes leading to Patroclus’s tragic fall. Key moments include Patroclus’s donning of Achilles’s armor, the fierce battles against Trojans, the divine interventions of Apollo, and…

The Iliad: Books 8 & 9

Richard Spencer — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:07:40 GMT

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Richard and Mark delve deep into the intricate narrative of Book 9 of Homer’s Iliad. The conversation begins with an exploration of the sophisticated writing of Homer and the relatability of his larger-than-life characters. They discuss the Greek and Trojan perspectives, comparing the differing complexities i…

Homer, The Iliad, Chapter 6

Richard Spencer — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:53:17 GMT

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Mark, Richard, and the gang delve into Book 6 of Homer’s Iliad, focusing on the temporary lull in combat and the exploration of human emotions and relationships. The discussion covers Hector’s urgent return to Troy, divine interventions by Athena and other gods, and the cultural significance of hospitality…

Homer, The Iliad, Books I & III

Richard Spencer — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:52:33 GMT

Richard and Mark delve deep into the intricate myths of Homer’s Iliad, focusing on key characters like Achilles, Paris, and Helen. They explore themes of rage, love, and divine intervention, providing fresh interpretations of some classic stories. Discussion covers the possible Proto-Jewish influences on Greek mythology, the symbolic representations of …