Kill The Computer

The Grand Inquisitors (Dead Internet Theory)

Thank you for being here and welcome to the inaugural episode of Kill The Computer. We discuss the history of the dead internet theory conspiracy. Then we take a look at how much of it has, as of yet, come to pass.Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dxC3CD9ZE4dUqVqYyp-RrJel79YKppG7BzAiqbKwmds/edit?usp=sharingSupport us at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer 

Western Kabuki (Finale)

Janie comes on to discuss what it's like to make art during the Trump administration, then the gang says farewell. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for coming along on this journey. We love and appreciate each of you.Follow Janie at janiedanger.comFollow Alex at https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/If you want to stay and help June and Caleb kill the computer, you are in the right place. Stay tuned, more info will be coming extremely soon.

Preview: After Dark Ft. Laura Jedeed

Laura Jedeed is a freelance journalist based in New York City. Her bylines include The New Republic, New York Magazine, Politico, and Rolling Stone. She focuses on American conservative and far right movements. Today she joins us to talk about The Daily Wire's content slump.Follow her on Substack: https://www.bannedinyourstate.com/Listen to the entire episode at https://www.Patreon.com/WesternKabuki
 

Cosmic Horrors (Worst Tweets Parts 1+2) Ft. Internet Today

Eliot from Internet Today joins us for a round of Cosmic Horrors: The Worst Tweets Q2 2025 all in a single episode no paywall extravaganza. Disgusting!Follow Eliot/IT: https://www.youtube.com/@InternetTodayTV and https://x.com/eliotetc
Support us at www.Patreon.com/WesternKabukiSlides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TasSUbaC4YKAFuU2mcuibYsdYul0wqupKr-JX_a0-OY/edit?usp=sharing
 

Preview: Beast Week Part 2 - The Dullards Question Ft. The Worst Of All Possible Worlds

This is a preview of Beast Week Part 2, subscribe to our patreon to get the full episode: https://www.patreon.com/c/westernkabuki/
We are joined by our friends Josh and Brian from The Worst Of All Possible Worlds to observe Mr Beast, learn from Mr Beast, and love Mr Beast.  We watch some of Mr Beasts videos and diagnose the Beast and what he means for the world.Follow TWOAPW here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-worst-of-all-possible-worlds/id1570782388

Beast Week Part 1 Ft. The Worst Of All Possible Worlds

We are joined by our friends Josh and Brian from The Worst Of All Possible Worlds to observe Mr Beast, learn from Mr Beast, and love Mr Beast.  We watch some of Mr Beasts videos and diagnose the Beast and what he means for the world.Follow TWOAPW here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-worst-of-all-possible-worlds/id1570782388
Part 2 of BEAST WEEK will be on the Western Kabuki Patreon this weekend, subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/westernkabuki/
 

5150501 Ft. Dan Boeckner

Dan Boeckner (podcaster and front-man of Wolf Parade et al) joins us to talk about news, this time with heavy emphasis on Canadian and Israeli politics, plus the unfortunate shooting that happened at the SLC 50501/No Kings protest.GoFundMe for Afa Ah Loo:https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-support-needed-support-the-family-of-afa-ah-looFollow Dan:
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Bonus - Ill Conceived Podcast: Promise Keepers: 700,000 Dicks Out for Jesus

This is the first episode of Ill Conceived, a new podcast from Josh Boerman from The Worst of All Possible Worlds and June Sternbach from Western Kabuki. Get new episodes every Friday in your favorite podcast client:
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Josh and June take a look at Promise Keepers, the organization that massed 700,000 men on the National Mall in Washington, DC for a 1997 rally that promised to bring spiritual renewal to its attendees and a new order to the social health of the country. While they didn't quite pull off the fundamental transformation they were hoping for, Promise Keepers left a significant impact on the evangelical Christian psyche. And somehow, they're still around today, desperately trying to convince the world of their definition of fatherhood and family.
SOURCES:
The First Promise Keepers Event: Witnessing the Power of God" by David Roadcup
Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by Kristin Kobes du Mez
Seven Promises of a Promise Keeper by Bill McCartney et al.
"Promise Keepers pledge to move from stadium rallies to the marketplace" by Adelle Banks, Religion News Service
"New Promise Keepers CEO ready to see a revival among men" by Maina Mwaura, The Christian Index
"Promise Keepers Pour Into The Nation's Capital" (CNN, 1997)
"The Promise Keepers Opens Its Doors To Women" (NPR, 2009)
 
AUDIO CLIPS:
6:18 – Bill McCartney in a profile by WXYZ-TV Detroit (September 24, 1994)
32:46 – Norm MacDonald on Saturday Night Live Weekend Update (October 4, 1997)
33:23 – Joseph Garlington, Promise Keepers worship leader, at the 1997 Stand in the Gap rally
34:55 – Patricia Ireland, president of the National Organization for Women, on Charlie Rose (October 3, 1997)
36:31 – Huron Claus, Native American Christian evangelist, at the 1997 Stand in the Gap rally
38:00 – Bill McCartney, Promise Keepers founder, on Larry King Live (October 7, 1997)
47:49 – Shane Winnings, current Promise Keepers CEO, on Morning Joe (April 3, 2025)
50:50 – Web trailer for Wake-Up Call, the 2025 Promise Keepers in-person summit in Yakima
 
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Preview: Return to Homieism Ft. Marcos

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Hulking Out Ft. Brace Belden

Brace stops by to talk with us about the rise of the "Soy Right", posting tactics, and much much more. Follow him at  https://trueanon.com/
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