Episode

Part Two: Ragnar Redbeard: The Patron Saint of Toxic Masculinity
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58:05
Published: Thu Oct 10 2019
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In Part Two, Robert is joined again by Jamie Loftus to continue discussing Ragnar Redbeard.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The podcast introduces Koh Tao, an island located off the Thailand coast, as a picturesque location.
00:00 - 01:53 (01:53)
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Koh Tao, Thailand
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The podcast introduces Koh Tao, an island located off the Thailand coast, as a picturesque location.

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Part Two: Ragnar Redbeard: The Patron Saint of Toxic Masculinity
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Despite the controversial content, some people believe that 'The Antidote to Chaos' by Jordan Peterson was intended to be satire and that he was making fun of the kind of people he critiques in the book.
01:53 - 04:39 (02:45)
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Jordan Peterson
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Despite the controversial content, some people believe that 'The Antidote to Chaos' by Jordan Peterson was intended to be satire and that he was making fun of the kind of people he critiques in the book.

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The discussion focuses on the evolution of Men's Rights Activists and their coded language around emasculation.
04:39 - 07:23 (02:43)
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Men's Rights Activism
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The discussion focuses on the evolution of Men's Rights Activists and their coded language around emasculation.

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Behind the Bastards
The speaker highlights that some parts of a book can appeal to certain reader demographics, such as those who are exploring literature outside of the mainstream.
07:23 - 13:15 (05:52)
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book review
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The speaker highlights that some parts of a book can appeal to certain reader demographics, such as those who are exploring literature outside of the mainstream. However, there are also elements that can be considered as "bullshit" while acknowledging that there are sections that are well-written.

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Behind the Bastards
The article explores how a politician's motivations can shift from advocating for a cause to seeking personal gain and recognition.
13:15 - 16:39 (03:23)
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Politics
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The article explores how a politician's motivations can shift from advocating for a cause to seeking personal gain and recognition.

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Behind the Bastards
The speaker discusses a book where cannibalism is admired but not condoned, and talks about the author's controversial views on race and equality.
16:39 - 20:44 (04:05)
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Cannibalism
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The speaker discusses a book where cannibalism is admired but not condoned, and talks about the author's controversial views on race and equality.

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Behind the Bastards
The speaker expresses misogynistic views about women, portraying them as frail creatures who need to be captured and kept on a chain to ensure the welfare of the human breed and the security of descent.
20:44 - 23:29 (02:44)
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Misogyny
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The speaker expresses misogynistic views about women, portraying them as frail creatures who need to be captured and kept on a chain to ensure the welfare of the human breed and the security of descent.

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Koh Tao is a picturesque island off the coast of Thailand that resembles a perfect paradise.
23:30 - 27:15 (03:45)
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Koh Tao Island
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Koh Tao is a picturesque island off the coast of Thailand that resembles a perfect paradise.

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Behind the Bastards
This podcast episode discusses how a person's belief in atheism can also lead to misogynistic thoughts and behavior.
27:15 - 30:14 (02:58)
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Atheism, Misogyny
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This podcast episode discusses how a person's belief in atheism can also lead to misogynistic thoughts and behavior.

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This podcast discusses the influence that the work "Might is Right" had on radical politics and the false academic credentials claimed by one of its proponents.
30:14 - 35:05 (04:50)
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politics
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This podcast discusses the influence that the work "Might is Right" had on radical politics and the false academic credentials claimed by one of its proponents.

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Behind the Bastards
The identity of the author of the book "Might is Right" is shrouded in mystery, but some believe that it was written by a man named Arthur Desmond, who also went by the name Ragnar Redbeard.
35:05 - 38:53 (03:48)
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Author identity
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The identity of the author of the book "Might is Right" is shrouded in mystery, but some believe that it was written by a man named Arthur Desmond, who also went by the name Ragnar Redbeard. This theory is supported by the similarities between the poetry in "Might is Right" and Desmond's earlier poems.

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Behind the Bastards
Ragnar Redbeard, author of the controversial book Might is Right, had a mysterious life and death.
38:53 - 42:06 (03:13)
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Ragnar Redbeard
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Ragnar Redbeard, author of the controversial book Might is Right, had a mysterious life and death. It is speculated by some that he stayed mostly in Chicago for the rest of his life, publishing articles and republishing one last edition of his book before his death in the late 1920s.

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Behind the Bastards
In this episode, the hosts explore the life of Anton LaVey, the man who founded the Church of Satan, and discuss the influence of his unconventional philosophies.
42:06 - 46:35 (04:29)
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Church of Satan
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In this episode, the hosts explore the life of Anton LaVey, the man who founded the Church of Satan, and discuss the influence of his unconventional philosophies.

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Behind the Bastards
Anton LeVe found something compelling in Arthur Desmond's philosophy, leading him to cut out bits and write the Satanic Bible, which resonated with a chunk of young men.
46:35 - 51:56 (05:20)
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Philosophy
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Anton LeVe found something compelling in Arthur Desmond's philosophy, leading him to cut out bits and write the Satanic Bible, which resonated with a chunk of young men. Desmond was able to connect with the young, angry, oppressed, masculine thing that is magnetic to many.

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Behind the Bastards
The podcast discusses why some people, such as Desmond, abandon their moral compass and become nihilists, while others remain true to their values and fight for justice.
51:56 - 59:01 (07:05)
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Moral Corruption
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The podcast discusses why some people, such as Desmond, abandon their moral compass and become nihilists, while others remain true to their values and fight for justice. Ego and a desire for personal gain are identified as potential factors in moral corruption.

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Behind the Bastards
The podcast suggests reading Murray Bookchin for a non-violent, non-anti-woman political philosopher and references their sources which can be found at behindthebastards.com.
59:01 - 1:00:57 (01:55)
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Political Philosophy
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The podcast suggests reading Murray Bookchin for a non-violent, non-anti-woman political philosopher and references their sources which can be found at behindthebastards.com.

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Part Two: Ragnar Redbeard: The Patron Saint of Toxic Masculinity
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Behind the Bastards