Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins
Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins
Based Camp is a podcast focused on how humans process the world around them and the future of our species. That means we go into everything from human sexuality, to weird sub-cultures, dating markets, philosophy, and politics.
Malcolm and Simone are a husband wife team of a neuroscientist and marketer turned entrepreneurs and authors. With graduate degrees from Stanford and Cambridge under their belts as well as five bestselling books, one of which topped out the WSJs nonfiction list, they are widely known (if infamous) intellectuals / provocateurs.
If you want to dig into their ideas further or check citations on points they bring up check out their book series. Note: They all sell for a dollar or so and the money made from them goes to charity. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FMWMFTG basedcamppodcast.substack.com
Malcolm and Simone are a husband wife team of a neuroscientist and marketer turned entrepreneurs and authors. With graduate degrees from Stanford and Cambridge under their belts as well as five bestselling books, one of which topped out the WSJs nonfiction list, they are widely known (if infamous) intellectuals / provocateurs.
If you want to dig into their ideas further or check citations on points they bring up check out their book series. Note: They all sell for a dollar or so and the money made from them goes to charity. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FMWMFTG basedcamppodcast.substack.com
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 4, 2026 • 55min
Canon: The Jedi Are Controlled By A Lying Parasite
A provocative take that the Jedi operate like a parasitic hive mind controlling beliefs and enforcing celibacy. They probe midichlorian biology, child recruitment and ethical concerns around training younglings. The Republic’s corruption, selective interventions, and slavery are criticized. Real‑world parasite analogies and the Mortis arc’s contradictions get discussed, ending with a shocking revisionist pitch.
10 snips
Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 9min
Why Did Epstein's System Work? (The Science + Fact Checking)
They dig into the latest Epstein leaks and the strange pizza and grape soda code language. They separate real claims from conspiracy hype, weighing torture and murder allegations against available evidence. They discuss how influential networks and manipulation worked, plus why wealthy men show consistent preferences for youthful traits backed by evolutionary research.
Feb 2, 2026 • 58min
Peacocking: The History, Science, & Anthropology
A dive into peacocking, showing how flashy displays evolved from animal mating to modern dating signals. They trace the bizarre history of male fashion and explain why both sexes use costly signals. Topics include honest versus fake signaling, parental investment effects like seahorses, stealth wealth, looksmaxing trends, and extreme measures such as leg-lengthening surgery.
12 snips
Jan 30, 2026 • 1h 2min
Ethnicity Hotness Tier List: Peer Reviewed Studies
They dig into big-data studies on racial and ethnic dating preferences using OkCupid and academic research. Topics include desirability hierarchies, why some groups get a boost when mixed, reply-rate patterns that disadvantage Black women, gender differences in same-race preference, and how media and class shape beauty ideals. Expect frank, provocative takes on fetishization, passport dating, and cultural matching.
11 snips
Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 21min
How Self-Actualization Destroyed Western Civilization
They dismantle Maslow’s rebranding of self-actualization and trace its origins in neurological theory. They argue modern self-worship fuels urban monoculture, identity addiction, and hedonic excess. They propose inverting the pyramid toward discipline, sacrifice, pronatalism, and civilization-building. Side riffs include critiques of humanistic culture, Buddhist detachment, and using naltrexone to blunt reward-seeking.
Jan 28, 2026 • 54min
Proof Science Lied: Men Are An Underclass & Discriminated
They walk through a string of studies that appear to show bias and disadvantages faced by men in hiring, education, custody, domestic violence, sexual victimization, and healthcare. They revisit high-profile analyses and historic surveys to question how data and narratives may have obscured male harms. The conversation includes real-world examples like opening support services and critiques of research interpretation.
Jan 27, 2026 • 1h 10min
China's Military Just Tried to Kidnap Xi!
They dissect an alleged January coup attempt against Xi and the dramatic purge of top PLA leaders. They trace a timeline of raids, assassinations, leaks, and power plays inside China’s military. They explore how purges could change China’s decision-making, destabilize elites, and raise the risk of reckless foreign action. They touch on human rights rumors and why global attention is surprisingly muted.
13 snips
Jan 26, 2026 • 51min
The Indian Extinction Event
A discussion of India’s startling school closures and collapsing fertility across regions. They compare India’s trends with Japan and South Korea and map districts already below replacement. Conversation covers Indian immigrants’ sustained fertility in the US, cultural factors that preserve family norms, in‑group hiring and H‑1B controversies, and political reactions to these demographic shifts.
Jan 23, 2026 • 1h 2min
"Scientists" Say Babies Need Consent For Diaper Changes
Exploring the absurdity of asking babies for consent during diaper changes, the hosts roast a viral academic claim while examining the implications of such parenting philosophies. They discuss the potential for increased anxiety linked to shielding kids from natural fears and critique the excessive focus on consent in parenting. With candid stories about the realities of diaper disasters and potty training, they argue for a structured approach over extreme gentle parenting, emphasizing the importance of developmental understanding and boundaries in child-rearing.
Jan 22, 2026 • 1h 1min
How The World Stopped Caring About The Environment
The discussion reveals 2025 as a turning point for climate activism. Key figures like Greta Thunberg and Bill Gates are shifting focus, moving away from climate alarmism. They explore how many past environmental panics failed to materialize while exploring real threats like water scarcity and AI disruption. Personal insights from Simone highlight her evolution from ardent activist to skeptic. The narrative challenges listeners to reconsider what crises truly warrant concern and action, reflecting on broader societal implications.
