Let's Rage Together Podcast — Pete & Taryn
Two friends discussing the politics of total liberation and related topics.
09
APR
2019
Episode 10 - Anarchy! An Interview with Aragorn Eloff
In this episode we interviewed Aragorn Eloff about Anarchism, his role in projects like the bolo’bolo Anarchist Collective, running the first vegan restaurant in South Africa, his travels around the world making a documentary on Anarchism, the music that he makes and his (and other Anarchists’) views on topics ranging from free speech to voting, violence and the problems within the vegan community.
Outro song:
Pig - Aragorn23.
All other recording, music and editing by us.
Email us on: letsragetogetherpodcast@gmail.com or visit our website at http://letsragetogether.co.za.
Outro song:
Pig - Aragorn23.
All other recording, music and editing by us.
Email us on: letsragetogetherpodcast@gmail.com or visit our website at http://letsragetogether.co.za.
13
MAR
2019
Episode 9 - Creative Liberation
In this episode we have a bit more of a casual and rambling conversation than our usual episodes. We discuss creativity and how it’s relevant within the context of radical, liberatory politics.
Main discussion: 13:45
Main discussion: 13:45
12
FEB
2019
Episode 8 - White Privilege!
In this episode we talk about white privilege, and why it’s so important to recognise, acknowledge, and dismantle it. In our ‘The Rad and the Bad’ segment, we talk about vegans supporting the Beauty Pass app, lonely elephants, running, and the new documentary Everything Must Fall. We end the episode with a song by local political hip hop act Soundz of the South.
Main discussion: 24:55
Outro song:
They Feed On It - Soundz of the South
All other recording, music and editing by us
Main discussion: 24:55
Outro song:
They Feed On It - Soundz of the South
All other recording, music and editing by us
15
JAN
2019
Episode 7 - Defining Veganism (Part 2): Are You Even Vegan?
This episode is part two of “Defining Veganism”, where we discuss veganism and its definition, and whether or not we should narrow it to include things like The Liberation Pledge, not consuming palm oil, coffee and chocolate, not using plastic, anti capitalism, and whether or not you also need to be an activist to consider yourself vegan.
Outro song:
Making a Killing - Jedi Mind Tricks
All other recording, songs and editing by us.
Topics:
Veganism
Fascism
Anarchism
Intersectionality
Animal rights
Animal Liberation
Feminism
Anti Racism
Anti Capitalism
Liberation Pledge
Plastic
Anti Plastic
Coffee
Chocolate
Food Empowerment Project
Activism
Outro song:
Making a Killing - Jedi Mind Tricks
All other recording, songs and editing by us.
Topics:
Veganism
Fascism
Anarchism
Intersectionality
Animal rights
Animal Liberation
Feminism
Anti Racism
Anti Capitalism
Liberation Pledge
Plastic
Anti Plastic
Coffee
Chocolate
Food Empowerment Project
Activism
04
JAN
2019
Episode 6 - Defining Veganism (Part 1)
This episode is part one of two where we discuss veganism and its definition, and whether or not we should expand it to include things like including human animals, intersectionality, veganism as a political stance, reducetarianism, “health” veganism, killing insects, buying animals, trace ingredients and e-numbers, using your old non-vegan items, horse riding, honey, and some other things in between. We also do our regular ‘Bad and Rad’ segment before we dive into the main discussion.
Outro song:
Vegan Thanksgiving - Grey
Other music, recording and editing by us.
Outro song:
Vegan Thanksgiving - Grey
Other music, recording and editing by us.
11
OCT
2018
Episode 5 - Smash the Patriarchy: An introduction to Feminism, Rape Culture and Toxic Masculinity
In this episode we discuss some listener feedback about the last episode and a question about guide dogs. We also chat about the Hambach Forest evictions, the proposed Cresta Shopping Mall aquarium and the World Day for Animals fast.
Our main discussion centres around an introduction to feminist concepts, including toxic masculinity and rape culture.
Trigger warning:
Rape, sexual assault, sexual violence, gender discrimination, racism, domestic violence
Topics:
Patriarchy, Feminism, Intersectionality, Veganism, Rape Culture, Toxic Masculinity, Equality, Capitalism, Guide dogs, Ableism, Speciesism, Sexism, Misogyny, Racism, Transphobia, Homophobia, Gender Binary, Gender, #menaretrash, #notallmen, #rememberkhwezi, Jacob Zuma, Domestic Violence, Serena Williams, Sexual Assault, Sexual Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Total Liberation, Let’s Rage Together, Environmentalism, Animal Rights, Animal Liberation, Ecofeminism, Feminazi, the Matilda effect, Pay gap, Slut shaming, Victim blaming, White Feminism, Intersectional Feminism, Radical Feminism, Classism
Our main discussion centres around an introduction to feminist concepts, including toxic masculinity and rape culture.
Trigger warning:
Rape, sexual assault, sexual violence, gender discrimination, racism, domestic violence
Topics:
Patriarchy, Feminism, Intersectionality, Veganism, Rape Culture, Toxic Masculinity, Equality, Capitalism, Guide dogs, Ableism, Speciesism, Sexism, Misogyny, Racism, Transphobia, Homophobia, Gender Binary, Gender, #menaretrash, #notallmen, #rememberkhwezi, Jacob Zuma, Domestic Violence, Serena Williams, Sexual Assault, Sexual Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Total Liberation, Let’s Rage Together, Environmentalism, Animal Rights, Animal Liberation, Ecofeminism, Feminazi, the Matilda effect, Pay gap, Slut shaming, Victim blaming, White Feminism, Intersectional Feminism, Radical Feminism, Classism
04
SEP
2018
Episode 4 - Rage and Recreation Mashup
We’re back! In this episode we catch up after a bit of a break, discuss a listener question about living an ethical life, talk about what we’ve been up to, and discuss some issues surrounding the anti-plastic hype.
Trigger warning:
Brief conversation about suicide.
Topics:
Veganism
Activism
Consumerism
Animal Rights
Plastic
Straws vs fishing nets
Ableism
Recycling
Economic Injustice
Song:
Fake Plastic Trees - Radiohead
Support Us:
http://patreon.com/letsragetogether
https://www.paypal.me/letsragetogether
Trigger warning:
Brief conversation about suicide.
Topics:
Veganism
Activism
Consumerism
Animal Rights
Plastic
Straws vs fishing nets
Ableism
Recycling
Economic Injustice
Song:
Fake Plastic Trees - Radiohead
Support Us:
http://patreon.com/letsragetogether
https://www.paypal.me/letsragetogether
28
MAY
2018
Episode 3 - Burnout and Self-Care
In this episode we talk about burnout, self-care and working towards sustainable activism. We also discuss two listener comments about Akashinga and the ethics of feeding your companion animals vegan diets.
Content warning: In this episode we make mention of a few mental health issues like anxiety, depression, PTSD and STSD, as well as domestic violence.
TOPICS: Burnout, Self care, Sustainable activism, Akashinga, Veganism, Animal Rights, Domestic Violence, Companion animals, Speciesism, Royal wedding, Prefigurative politics, Mental health, STSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Social Justice, Straight Edge,
Gorski, P. (2015). Relieving Burnout and the “Martyr Syndrome” Among Social Justice Education Activists: The Implications and Effects of Mindfulness. The Urban Review, 47(4), pp.696-716.
Chen, C. and Gorski, P. (2015). Burnout in Social Justice and Human Rights Activists: Symptoms, Causes and Implications. Journal of Human Rights Practice, 7(3), pp.366-390.
Song: No Rest for the Weary (http://bluescholars.com), Other music, recording and editing by us.
Content warning: In this episode we make mention of a few mental health issues like anxiety, depression, PTSD and STSD, as well as domestic violence.
TOPICS: Burnout, Self care, Sustainable activism, Akashinga, Veganism, Animal Rights, Domestic Violence, Companion animals, Speciesism, Royal wedding, Prefigurative politics, Mental health, STSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Social Justice, Straight Edge,
Gorski, P. (2015). Relieving Burnout and the “Martyr Syndrome” Among Social Justice Education Activists: The Implications and Effects of Mindfulness. The Urban Review, 47(4), pp.696-716.
Chen, C. and Gorski, P. (2015). Burnout in Social Justice and Human Rights Activists: Symptoms, Causes and Implications. Journal of Human Rights Practice, 7(3), pp.366-390.
Song: No Rest for the Weary (http://bluescholars.com), Other music, recording and editing by us.
01
MAY
2018
Episode 2 - Abolition and the Issue with Single Issues
In this episode we talk about the abolitionist approach to animal rights and liberation, and discuss the problems with single issue activism.
07
APR
2018
Episode 1 - Impostor!
In this episode we discuss impostor syndrome and ramble about other related concepts.
Sub Topics and Concepts:
Dunning Kruger Effect
Ultracrepidarianism
The Jonah Complex
Curse of Knowledge
Capitalism
Anthropomorphism
Toxic Masculinity
Afrin / Rojava
Books: The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical Theory - Carol J. Adams
Song clip:
Paranoid Delusions - Pulling Teeth, Intro and outro music written by us.
Sub Topics and Concepts:
Dunning Kruger Effect
Ultracrepidarianism
The Jonah Complex
Curse of Knowledge
Capitalism
Anthropomorphism
Toxic Masculinity
Afrin / Rojava
Books: The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical Theory - Carol J. Adams
Song clip:
Paranoid Delusions - Pulling Teeth, Intro and outro music written by us.
