The J. Burden Show

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A lively deep dive into how Canada is framed by outsiders and how Canadians see themselves. They trace migration, confederation, and competing elite power blocs shaping policy. The conversation examines separatist pressures, modern ethnogenesis, Indigenous governance, and grassroots nationalist movements. They also preview a new documentary and where to find related work.

Andrew Edwards, writer and media commentator, shares how he found and champions Red Rock West. They trace its rural neo-noir vibe, Nick Cage’s morally tangled drifter, and Dennis Hopper’s bombastic turn. Conversation hits the film’s tense set pieces: bar hit plot, on-road escapes, a cemetery standoff, and why the movie earned cult reverence.

Thomas777, researcher and writer on historical true crime and sociopolitical analysis, walks through the Zebra murders saga. He frames the killings as a coordinated political terror program and traces origins to San Quentin recruitment. He examines brutal tactics, photographic evidence, internal breakdowns, and the broader racial-political stakes in 1970s California.

Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Lemelson, a Greek Orthodox priest and commentator on theology and geopolitics, discusses Christian Zionism's roots and spread. He traces its Puritan and Schofield Bible origins. They explore financial ties, influence networks, and how media and symbolism shape American Christian support for Israel. He contrasts Orthodox theology with Zionist and nationalist interpretations.

Dimes, creator of Blood Satellite and online commentator, brings dark humor and sharp cultural takes. They riff on funeral-home work, euthanasia and Canadian policy, and surreal media satire. Conversations wobble between generational quirks, childhood movie memories, bizarre animal stories, and promos for Dimes’ short documentary.

Philip Voodoo, author and Mongol Moon storyteller, discusses his novel Blood Memory and writing roots from Twitter threads. He talks about setting Africa as a living character, crafting grounded people like Nala, and staging gritty, multi-perspective combat and logistics. The conversation touches on aid-worker realism, moral complexity of local power, and thoughts on audiobooks and possible sequels.

The Antagonist, an online creator known for gaming, Warhammer 40K commentary, and offbeat personal stories, joins to trade stories about machines, guns, and lasting design. They debate nostalgia versus disposable culture. Conversation wanders through Warhammer archetypes, modern gaming homogenization, internet culture extremes, and odd real-life encounters with online personalities.

Braxton McCoy, conservation advocate and founder of the Sagebrush Institute, joins to discuss public lands policy and Western conservation. He recounts his rural roots and why he launched a new organization. They debate the politics around selling federal land, mineral interests, and how Western wildlands shape regional identity and culture.

Buck Johnson, podcaster and commentator behind CounterFlow, offers sharp cultural and spiritual analysis. They probe the ties between Christianity and political loyalty. Conversations cover evangelical shifts, generational disillusionment, media decentralization, and how narratives and loyalty shape modern politics.