With equal parts humor and in-depth analysis, Asher, Rob, and Jason safeguard their sanity while probing crazy-making topics like climate change, overshoot, runaway capitalism, and why we’re all deluding ourselves.
Crazy Town is produced by Post Carbon Institute and hosted by Resilience.
Latest Episode
Crazy Town 87. Escaping Capitalism: How to Replace the “Logic” of Psychopaths, Pharma Bros, and Private Prisons
Capitalism ruins SO many things, from key sectors like college sports all the way down to novelties like people’s health and the environment. Jason, Rob, and Asher rely on their keen insight and otherworldly investigative talents to somehow unearth a few flaws of capitalism.
May 8, 2024
ACADEMIC RESOURCE
A Species-level Taxonomic Treatment of the Phalse Prophets with Hypotheses on their Origin and Evolution
During periods of crisis people often cling to stories as a way to alleviate their anxieties. This taxonomic treatment of twelve species of Phalse Prophets describes the ideologies of faux saviors, so those wanting to face reality have the tools to detect when high IQ excrement is being flung in their direction.
Hosts
Crazy Town is hosted by Asher Miller (left), Jason Bradford (center), and Rob Dietz (right). Willow (cow) and Toro (calf) are too smart to participate.
Credits
Production and editing by Melody Travers. Communications and outreach by Clara Winter and Amy Buringrud.
Music: “Way Huge” and “Don’t Give Up” by Midnight Shipwrecks (Copyright 2017).
Thanks to all the people who financially support Crazy Town, and special thanks to our incredible volunteers: Elana Zuber for conducting countless hours of research, Anya Steuer for creating original artwork, and Taylor Antal for providing transcripts.