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System Failure

The Knopp Brothers

Everyone knows that we live in a period of great transition. Familiar systems are crumbling all around us and the terrifying unknown lies ahead. But your hosts Brian and Nate are here to inject some optimism into your life. This podcast explores the forgotten histories of finance and faith that have carried us to the brink of the most exciting time in human history. www.systemfailure.org

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11:20

Prophecies of Doom

System Failure ·

2025/11/20

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Prophecies of Doom”. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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68:14

Taking Stock Post-Election

System Failure ·

2025/11/17

The boys discuss the recent off-year election, which included a rousing majority victory for Zoran Mamdani in New York City. Nate relates holding his nose and registering as a democrat in order to vote for Graham Platner in next year’s Senate primary. After commentary on the recent passing of Dick Cheney, the lads then turn their attention to the recent collapse of Chipotle and how it fits into the late-stage capitalism we are all living through. Finally, Nate reads his complaint to the state

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13:17

The Industrial Revolution

System Failure ·

2025/11/13

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “The Industrial Revolution”. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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73:19

Debating Libertarianism

System Failure ·

2025/11/10

The boys welcome back their old friend, Chris, the reformed libertarian. The trio evaluate the liabilities and the merits of libertarianism as a political philosophy. The lads dive into the history of classical versus neo-classical economics, the advent of Marxism. Nate compares St. Augustine’s reinterpretation of Christianity in the 4th century to the Austrian School of Economics in the late 1800s. Chris opines on the shortcomings of libertarianism in the modern world. Finally, the lads propose

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10:26

The Fabric of Reality

System Failure ·

2025/11/06

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “The Fabric of Reality”. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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65:25

Falling Dominos

System Failure ·

2025/11/03

After quick recap of “Sober October”, the freshly-caffeinated boys discuss the changing of economic winds. They first touch on what the candidacies of Zoran Mamdani and Graham Platner mean for the trajectory of the Democratic Party. Next, they analyze the electoral victory of Javier Milei in terms of economic class dynamics. That evolves into a broader look at the AI-pocalypse looming, after announcement of mass layoffs this week across corporate America. Finally, the lads turn their attention to a

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8:47

The Black Death

System Failure ·

2025/10/30

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “The Black Death”. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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59:37

Poisoned Food

System Failure ·

2025/10/27

The boys first dive into America’s poisoned food supply, before Nate complains about libertarianism and gives a passionate plea for socialism (as it’s understood in the West). Then, the lads dig into their local Graham Platner vs Janet Mills Senate primary race. Finally, they visit specific some sectors of the economy that are flashing dire warning signals. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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12:49

The Incredible Codex

System Failure ·

2025/10/23

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “The Incredible Codex”. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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63:56

Controversial!

System Failure ·

2025/10/20

The boys first turn their attention to the nationwide “No Kings” rallies that took place over the weekend, before discussing the irony of an INCREASED bailout package for Argentina’s libertarian president Javier Milei. Then, the lads begin a class-based discussion of the notion of a 32-hour workweek, and how these ideas could have impacted the second wave feminism movement of the 1970s. That evolves into a broader discussion about the evils (and also the benefits!) of “patriarchy”. Get full access

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15:45

Plague in Rome

System Failure ·

2025/10/16

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Plague in Rome”. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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66:43

UAPs & Economics

System Failure ·

2025/10/13

They boys compare and contrast bridge construction in China and the USA, and what the differences might mean for the future. Then, Nate relates a shocking dental experience, and reads the formal complaint letter he wrote in response. Finally, the lads turn their attention to Jason Jorjani’s recent appearance on Jesse Michael’s American Alchemy podcast, and examine the structure of reality itself through a class-based lens. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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12:11

The Scourge of Slavery

System Failure ·

2025/10/09

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “The Scourge of Slavery”. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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68:20

Secret of Secrets

System Failure ·

2025/10/06

The boys discuss some potential liabilities of the new RealIDs being rolled out nationwide, before turning to news of bailouts for both Milei’s Argentina and for American soybean farmers. Then, they discuss the the West’s postwar conception of itself through music like Pink Floyd and Kanye West. Finally, the lads dive into the nature of consciousness itself as discussed in Dan Brown’s new book, Secret of Secrets. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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13:36

Fatal Flaw

System Failure ·

2025/10/02

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Fatal Flaw”. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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63:55

Dopamine & Novelty

System Failure ·

2025/09/28

The boys discuss preparing for “Sober October”, and the hijacking of our collective dopamine systems by technology. Next, they suggest that novelty is the great currency in the universe. Finally, the discussion turns to the French Revolution, media that intentionally sows discord, and Peter Thiel’s bizarre obsession with the antichrist as facets of an ongoing class war. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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14:41

Modern Mystery Schools

System Failure ·

2025/09/25

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Modern Mystery Schools”. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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56:34

The Specter of Inflation

System Failure ·

2025/09/22

The boys discuss the recent rate cut at the Federal Reserve and the increasing likelihood of inflation. They then offer some helpful tips for saving money in a worsening economy. After further commentary on late-stage capitalism in the dating scene, the lads then address the conspiracies swirling around the Kirk assassination. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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12:19

Peasants’ Revolt

System Failure ·

2025/09/18

In this System Failure Short, Nate reads this week’s audio essay entitled “Peasants’ Revolt”. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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62:24

Just Look Up!

System Failure ·

2025/09/15

Charlie Kirk is the inevitable topic of this week’s episode. The boys first wonder if everything is as it seems in the early days after his assassination, which shocked the country. Then, the lads try to reckon with the event through a class-based economic lens. They look back at the 20th century in America as a prelude to the political chaos of 2025. Get full access to System Failure at www.systemfailure.org/subscribe

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