The Poor Prole’s Almanac

The Last Man at Sunny Ridge: William Wiley and the World of J. Russell Smith

At ninety-two, William Wiley is one of the last people who can tell it first-hand. Born in 1933, he grew up on the mountain farms of J. Russell Smith — the geographer who

The Quiet Ecology of Mid-Century Design

What if Mid-Century Modern design is more than just a collection of "clean lines" and "warm wood"? This talk peels back the aesthetic surface to reveal a deep ecological

The Universe is Before Us: A Conversation on Quantum Physics and Existence with Dr. Chris Fuchs

In this podcast episode, hosts Nash Flynn and Andy from Tomorrow, Today interview Dr. Christopher Fuchs, a prominent physicist often recognized as the father of QBism, or

Death is Common in Every Species with Dr. Susana Monsó

In this episode, we go back to an older episode of Tomorrow, Today, where the duo dives into a subject most people go to great lengths to avoid: death. From the Victorian

Biodisaster X, Artificial Intelligence, and 6G with Dr. Dean McDonnell

(Originally release 3/07/22) This episode of Tomorrow Today features hosts Andy and Nash discussing the intersection of rapidly evolving technology and the looming thre

Research is Nuts: Dr. Samantha Bosco’s Vision for a Tree Crop Future

Can a "problem child" tree help us rethink our entire food system? In this episode of the Poor Proles Almanac, we sit down with Dr. Samantha Bosco, a horticulture expert

Accelerationism and Eco-Collapse: Preparing for the End of Capitalism

The history of radical land defense and the "Green Scare" reveals a hidden world where the global capitalist system feels increasingly unstable, driving a shared "anti-sy

The Slag Heap vs. The Sanctuary: Land Relations in Crisis

How did a movement to protect the Earth become a target for federal "ecoterrorism" investigations? Join Andy and Matt as they trace the 400-year evolution of land relatio

Industrial Society and Its Musical Future: The Tuneabomber

This episode features an engaging conversation with Michael Weissong and John Lampy, the creators behind the provocative musical The Tuneabomber. The discussion explores

The Real Religion of Our Times: Ted Kaczynski and the Split War on Technology

After 250 episodes, we are finally tackling the most controversial figure in the history of anti-industrial resistance: Theodore John Kaczynski. In this episode, we move

The Monkey Wrench Architect: The Philosophical Paradox of Edward Abbey

In this episode of the Poor Proles Almanac, we take an extended deep dive into the life, legacy, and contradictions of Edward Abbey, the man who provided the ideological

A Manual for Survival: Lewis Mumford’s Quest for Balance in a Fragmented World

In this episode of the Poor Proles Almanac, Andy and Matt explore the intellectual life and enduring legacy of Lewis Mumford, a scholar and activist whose work serves as

Agroecology in a Glass: Spontaneous Fermentation with Succession Fermentory

In this episode of the Poor Proles Almanac, Andy sits down with Keith Hartwig, the co-owner and founder of Succession Fermentory, a farmhouse-based business located in Co

Seeds of Resistance: Agroforestry and Autonomy in Brazil with Peter Gelderloos

In a world dominated by the "unblemished record of total failure" that is mainstream environmental policy, how do we find a path toward actual survival?. In this episode,

The Creed of Kinship: Henry Stephens Salt’s Radical Empathy

Ever wonder about the man dubbed the "socialist Forrest Gump" of the 19th century?. Born in India to a military family, Henry Stephens Salt was funneled into the elite wo

From Stocking Frames to AI: Luddism and Technological Resistance

This episode traces the continuous thread of Luddite resistance from the dawn of the Industrial Revolution straight through to the age of AI, noting how the term Luddite

Reclaiming History: Victoria Melody on the Diggers, Community Activism, & Empowering Change

Victoria Melody, the vibrant comedian and artist from Bristol, takes us on a captivating journey into the world of the Diggers, a radical group from the English Civil War

Radical Roots: The Digger Movement and Gerard Winstanley's Vision for a Communal Future

What if the solution to our modern societal woes lies buried in the past? Let's journey back to the English Civil War, a turbulent period of chaos, famine, and rebellion,

Radical Roots: The Diggers' Fight for Land and Liberty

The Diggers of 1649 were not just dreamers—they were pioneers of an idea that threatened the very core of property ownership and commerce. Picture a society where land is

Legacy of Land and Resistance in 16th Century Ireland; the Desmond Rebellion

In this episode, you’ll explore land-based resistance and community defense through the dramatic narrative of Gerald Fitzgerald, the last Earl of Desmond, and his cousin,