The Fifth Column Live From Village Underground: The 10th Anniversary Show w/Ryan Long (Members Only #317)
Apr 22, 2026
A raucous 10th anniversary live show with quick banter, mystery drinks, and crowd antics. They roast past controversial appearances and trace the career twists of familiar personalities. Live mishaps, merch reveals, and cringe-worthy listener mail keep the night chaotic and hilarious.
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Past Guests Drifted Into Fringe Views
- The hosts reflected on past guests who later embraced extreme or conspiratorial views and noted how embarrassing that feels in hindsight.
- Brett Weinstein was singled out as a guest they now feel comfortable denouncing because his later comments veered into fringe territory.
Andrew Schulz Became Famous After Leaving
- Kmele Foster named Andrew Schulz as someone they denounce for becoming famous after leaving the podcast and changing his trajectory.
- The hosts joked that careers sometimes take surprising turns once guests stop appearing on their show.
Media Careers Shift With The Overton Window
- The hosts noted how fast the media Overton window shifts, making earlier-career positions look different later.
- They cited Buck Sexton as an example of quick ideological shifts tied to media careers and platform changes.