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Doomer Optimism

Doomer Optimism

Doomer Optimism is a podcast dedicated to discovering regenerative paths forward, highlighting the people working for a better world, and connecting seekers to doers. Beyond that, it"s pretty much a $hitshow. Enjoy!

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01:16:56

DO 247 - What ever happened to climate? w/ Ilan...

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/12/24

In this episode, James and Ashley speak with a return guest and climate and disaster researcher Ilan Kelman. We discuss the state of climate activism, the eco-modernist approach to solving climate change, the uselessness of international climate summits, how the new Trump administration factors on the environment, and what are some points of optimism to focus on.

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01:28:48

DO 246 - Metastatic Modernity with Prof. Tom Murphy

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2024/12/17

Josh catches up with Tom for a second conversation (first interview here) about two new series on Tom’s excellent Do The Math blog. Tom has produced a “Metastatic Modernity” series of 18 short (~10 min) videos accompanied by write-ups providing a succinct but comprehensive explication of the poly crises of modernity, along with a convenient index to the series. Tom also became an ad hoc demographer after examining population and fertility data and noticing anomalies in the official UN population

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01:15:20

DO 245 - Regenerative Ag Technology W/ Josh Jeske and...

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2024/12/10

DO 245 - Regenerative Ag Technology W/ Josh Jenske and Ashley

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DO 245 - Regenerative Ag Technology W/ Josh Jeske and...

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/12/10

DO 245 - Regenerative Ag Technology W/ Josh Jenske and Ashley

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00:47:34

DO 244 - DO + egirl crossover w/ Twitter's Audrey...

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2024/12/03

In this episode, Going Godward guest hosts X’s Audrey Horne in a Doomer Optimist/e-girl crossover. GG and Audrey discuss how the Machine affects women and its consequences on beauty standards, self-image, and identity.

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01:23:41

D0 243 - The spiritual quality of global capitalism

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/11/26

In this episode I link up with my new buddy from a recent Doomer Optimism event in Margaretville NY, Travis Logan. Travis brought an essay to my attention, Techne-Zen and the Spiritual Quality of Global Capitalism, by Yale professor R. John Williams. We decided to call John up to see if he would discuss his work, and where he lands with trying to navigate technology, spirituality and religion. One of my (Ashley’s) favorite conversations yet!!Discussing:

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01:36:08

DO 242 - Jane Jacobs and the City as Liturgy w/ Dr....

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2024/11/19

Jane Jacobs and the City as Liturgy w/ Dr. Timothy Patitsas, Michael Sellas and Ashley

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00:41:34

DO 241 - Motherhood Sabbatical w/ Ashley and Sean Blanda

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2024/11/14

This is an interview Sean Blanda of Sabbatical did with Ashley on her approach to moving to Uruguay for a time when her kids were young. A write-up of the interview is here:https://sabbatical.email/interviews/ashley-colby-how-i-took-a-working-parent-sabbatical

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01:04:26

DO 240 - Ecological Farming in Guatemala w/ Dwight,...

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/11/12

Ashley speaks with Tessa Carman and her uncle Dwight about his journey to Guatemala from a small farming family in the Midwest. We discuss the push and pull of moving abroad, learning ecological farming, where to find home, and more.

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01:29:45

DO 239 - Local Politics and the Hurricane with Jon...

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/11/05

In this election day special, Jason talks with Jon Council, candidate for County Commissioner 3 in Watauga County of Western NC (Jason’s home county) and Sarah Davis, his campaign manager, to talk about local issues in the region, including environmental protection, affordable housing for the working class, and mutual aid. In particular they talk about the impacts of Hurricane Helene in the region, how it changed the nature of their campaign into one of disaster relief organizing, and the challenges

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01:17:38

DO 238 - 20th Century German Philosophy with Casey...

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/10/29

In this episode, Casey Spinks, editor at Front Porch Republic, and Ashley discuss philosophy, theology, and the challenges in contemplative and active lives.Casey Spinks is a contributing editor for Front Porch Republic. He lives with his family in Waco, Texas, where he teaches theology and philosophy at Baylor University. https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/author/caseyspinks/

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01:23:11

DO 237 - Small Town Mayor James Decker w/ Ashley and...

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/10/22

Small Town Mayor James Decker w/ Ashley and Nate

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01:39:08

DO 236 - Midwestern Water with Robert Hirschfeld

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2024/10/15

In this episode, Nate talks with Robert Hirschfeld, the director of water quality at the Illinois Prairie Rivers Network. They discuss the water quality crisis in the midwest, chemical pollution in the water and air, pesticide drift, and why despite the common sense that everyone wants “clean air and clean water” we continue to allow polluters to destroy what should be a healthy commons. They also talk about what can be done and how we can move beyond passive acceptance or theatrical protest.

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01:32:00

DO 235 - The Revival of American Manufacturing and...

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2024/10/08

In this conversation, Jason talks with Rust Belt Kid (@rustbeltkid1 ) about the decline and signs of a potential revival of American manufacturing and agriculture. He talks about his experience growing up in the Midwest, his day job in manufacturing, his aspirations to become a farmer and early successes on his recent 20 acres, and ideas he has about combining the two in new and innovative ways, while also drawing heavily from the knowledge of the old timers and from old photos about how things used

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01:02:27

DO 234 - Funding the Future of Food with Alice, Dylan...

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2024/10/01

Alice, Dylan, and Ashley discuss using government funds for regenerative agriculture, building bioregional food hubs, and their upcoming Heritage Food Festival this November.Alice Melendez- I was born in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains between Clay City and the rolling fields of central Kentucky. I grew up on the farm, went to small-town schools, and learned to drive on winding country roads with lots of blind spots. I went away, like a lot of people, and came back. “Away” took me to

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01:39:05

DO 233 - DO Emergency 2024 Election Coverage w/...

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2024/09/24

In this emergency podcast, DO hosts discuss the upcoming US Presidential election as well as plans for yanking Western society back from the precipice of certain total destruction.The conversation doubles as a drinking game. Take a drink any time a host:refers to wokeness (approvingly or disparagingly)mis-pronounces “Kamala”uses a Star Wars or Lord of the Rings metaphorcomplains about Twittercomplains about “neocons”expresses fear of AI and/or transhumanismaccuses another host of conspiracy

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01:29:25

DO 232 - The Failing Renewables Transition with Chris...

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/09/17

In this episode we discuss Chris Smaje’s recent article: Off-grid: further thoughts on the failing renewables transition Chris can be found at chrissmaje.com and on Twitter at @‌csmaje

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01:28:07

DO 231 - Chief Chainsaw Officer with Jason

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/09/10

An excellent conversation on topics of mutual interest. Can be found on Twitter at @‌Hispeedlowdrug: Lightly brain damaged 6ft 2in white trash polymath I've heard all these stories about people with twitter connections meeting IRL and forming beautiful friendships and relationships. I would like that. I'm a mid 40's handyman with a strange bio and a young son in Western MA. Interested in schizo bros and cute single mothers.

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01:42:58

DO 230 - Agriculture for the People

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/09/03

Austin and Nate discuss Austin’s recent book Barons, concerning consolidation and corruption in the food system. With a focus on the midwest, Austin and Nate discuss how the rise of industrial agriculture has degraded the heartland, how it was allowed to happen, who has been responsible, and most importantly, how to move forward with a different, more humane agriculture that values the health of people and places. They spoke about the necessity of a two prong approach, one involving building capable

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01:35:42

DO 229 - Confessions of a Recovering Technocrat

Doomer Optimism ·

2024/08/27

Arie and Jason meander through a conversation, loosely inspired by recent podcast topics, exploring various ideas.https://bothand.libsyn.com/20-whats-metamodern-with-linda-ceriello-greg-dember https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4iKUVpwwGA&t=11s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XBfoJx_8mg&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZKrhrb9oao&t=34s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4DmHZJu8UE&t=24s

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