Nihilist Podcast Network

This Week In Nihilism Special Message (Week of Dec. 25, 2017)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Wed, 3 Jan 2018 15:00:00 +0000

This is a special message following This Week In Nihilism from the week of December 25, 2017.

NPN asks that you rate this podcast as many stars as possible, and review it kindly, knowing that both stars and kind words are free to you and in infinite supply. (Nothingness and harsh words are also free to you and in infinite supply; however, NPN producers request that you do not spend those here.)

This Week in Nihilism is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

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This Week In Nihilism is reported by Alicia Watkins and read by Paul Obarowski.

This Week In Nihilism (Dec. 25, 2017)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000

This Week In Nihilism: your source for none of the news that matters.
This week, our team covers the end of the "war on Christmas" in the landmass arbitrarily known as the United States, the ongoing investigation into the alleged interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and as always, nihilism in popular culture, the weather, and the Nietzsche quote of the week.

This Week in Nihilism is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

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This Week In Nihilism is reported by Alicia Watkins and read by Paul Obarowski.

A Nihilist Family Christmas Radio Drama (Encore Presentation)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000

It's an encore presentation of A Nihilist Family Christmas special, now a yearly tradition on the Nihilist Podcast Network.

Nestled beneath the outline of snow-capped mountains sits the all-American town of Lutzen. The honest folk there are going about their business, getting in their cars and driving home, having fully exchanged their short day for money paper. The children, having finished assembling their rotund snowpeople, disperse and return to their quaint suburban homes. It’s a good town, if such a thing is possible.

And at the end of Shaw St, halfway around the cul-de-sac, lives our own Nihilist Family.

Discover the true meaning of Christmas along with Martha and Jimothy Sr., and their children Reese, Jimmy Jr., and the baby -- not to mention Sallie the dog -- in this radio drama.

A Nihilist Family Christmas is presented for your enjoyment by Cookie Pie Cakes.

The Dorky Teen was played by Patrick Habersang
Mac The Bartender was played by Paul Obarowski
Jimothy Jr. was played by Alicia Watkins
Reese was played by Emily Petersen
Jimothy Sr. was played by Drew Brathwaite
And Martha was played by Chion Wolf

Special thanks to Sallie the dog, and the baby, who played themselves.

Thanks to Peter Morrone and Sennheiser Microphones.

NPN station identification sung by Evelyn Obarowski and Paul Obarowski.

Script by Paul Obarowski & Alicia Watkins.

We at NPN wish you a very merry happy.

"A Nihilist Family Christmas" is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

The Sisyphist (Ep. 5x2, Bill Kracke encore)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 05:00:00 +0000

The Greek chorus of Sisyphus fan fiction writers chimes in again with an episode written and read by Bill Kracke.

As always, this episode of The Sisyphist includes a description of one day in the life of Sisyphus, a man doomed for eternity to push a boulder up a mountain all day, and chase it down the mountain all night.

The chorus asks that you rate this podcast a multitude of stars and review it kindly.

The Sisyphist is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, via email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

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This Week In Nihilism Year-End Corrections 2017

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 7 Dec 2017 06:00:00 +0000

This Week In Nihilism issues corrections on past programs, including the Nihilist Research Council's assessments of #peaknihilism, and the Nihilist Health Minute.

This Week in Nihilism is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

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This Week In Nihilism is reported by Alicia Watkins and read by Paul Obarowski.

What's the Meaning of This? (¯\_(ツ)_/¯)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 06:00:00 +0000

"What's the Meaning of This?" is a show about the nonsense meaning behind everything that exists. This week's expert is here to talk about ¯_(ツ)_/¯.

Expert: RaeAnne LaBelle, a pseudonym
Host: Geoff Mattheis

NPN asks that you rate this podcast as many stars as there are shrugs in the world, and review it kindly, knowing that the words you spend doing so probably aren't truly communicating with others, anyway -- so you might as well use them all up on NPN.

"What's the Meaning of This?" is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.
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Nihilist ASMR (Thanksgiving)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 23 Nov 2017 05:30:00 +0000

This week in its Thanksgiving-themed episode, Nihilist ASMR host Serenity Brixwater brings a holiday series of 10 sounds designed to meaninglessly stimulate your brain cells.

Sounds included in this episode:

Weekly purr: Charlie

Leaves

Holiday traffic

Axe

Kitchen disaster

Awkward family dinner conversations

Whipped cream

Women cleaning up after Thanksgiving dinner while men do nothing but watch football

Napping with the football game on

Black Friday fight

"NPN ASMR" is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail. Spend your hard-earned fiat currency supporting NPN programming at https://www.patreon.com/nihilistpodcastnetwork

Written and Serenity Brixwater'd by Amber Martin
Produced by Paul Obarowski

The Advyss, with Darlene Dobbs (Ep. 515)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000

The Advyss is a call-in program with radio personality and advice guru Darlene Dobbs.
When you stare into the Advyss, the Advyss stares back into you.

Today your Advysor apologizes in a manner that completely fulfills the requirements of the legal department and the network producers for drinking beer on the job, and then answers several more questions about beer.

First caller: Jim Ferro
Second caller: Eric Larson
Third caller: Eric Longfritz

This week's sponsor was Neighborhood Bone Cleaning and Repair. Get your outside bones cleaned or repaired today!
Ad read by Greg Hammersmith

This One Time (Ep. 5)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 9 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000

"This One Time..." is a show of stories that, like our lives, have no purpose -- but DO have an end. This is episode 5 from Bill Baxter, who tells about a time he went to a bar.

Content Warning: Contains brief description of violence.

The Nihilist Podcast Network asks that you review this podcast kindly, using as many words as you choose, and rate it five stars.

The Sisyphist (Ep. 12, Sarah Harmer/Mandie Miles)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 2 Nov 2017 04:01:00 +0000

The Greek chorus of Sisyphus fan fiction writers chimes in with an episode written by Paul Obarowski and read by Mandie Miles, with a special message from Sisyphist veteran Sarah Harmer.

In this episode of The Sisyphist, Sisyphus does all the usual things and no additional ones.

The chorus asks that you rate this podcast a multitude of stars and review it kindly.

This Week In Nihilism (Oct. 23, 2017)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 04:00:00 +0000

This Week In Nihilism: your source for none of the news that matters.
This week, our team covers the fact that Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are a part of the landmass arbitrarily known as the United States, as well as the U.S. price increase for admission to national parks, and as always, nihilism in popular culture, the weather, and the Nietzsche quote of the week.

This Week in Nihilism is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

Support the Nihilist Podcast Network through Patreon by visiting https://www.patreon.com/nihilistpodcastnetwork .

This Week In Nihilism is reported by Alicia Watkins and read by Paul Obarowski.

A Nihilist Family Summer Vacation Radio Drama

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 04:00:00 +0000

It's a Nihilist Family Summer Vacation special!

Floating in the endless void of blackness, there sits a tiny point of light. And in that warmth, the tiny little life on a tiny speck of sand flourishes. Vegetation opens its leaves, insects emerge from their dormancy, and the humans, in turn, also emerge from their own insulated cocoons.

During this annual emergence, some humans will embark on a trip away from their regular homes, to a different, temporary home in a new location. This respite from reality is often a time for both fun activities, and rest-and-relaxation.

And so we find our Nihilist family participating in that tradition. Join them as they head to their vacation spot, at the beach.

Discover the true meaning of summer vacation along with Martha and Jimothy Sr., and their children Reese, Jimmy Jr., and the baby -- not to mention Sallie the dog -- in this radio drama.

A Nihilist Family Summer Vacation is presented for your enjoyment by Cookie Pie Cakes.

Special thanks to Sallie the dog, and the baby, who played themselves.

Script by Paul Obarowski & Alicia Watkins.

We at NPN wish you a cow-a-bunga, and the highest of fives.

"A Nihilist Family Summer Vacation" is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail. Give your money numbers to Nihilist Podcast Network producers via the Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/nihilistpodcastnetwork .

Nihilist Family Summer Vacation Trailer

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 16:00:00 +0000

In a world...where one family...dares to go on vacation...

Join the Nihilist Family on Thursday, September 21st, 2017, or any day after that, for a summer vacation radio drama, wherever podcasts are found.

A Nihilist Family Summer Vacation is presented for your enjoyment by Cookie Pie Cakes.

The Dorky Teen was played by Patrick Habersang
Jimothy Jr. was played by Alicia Watkins
Reese was played by Emily Petersen
Jimothy Sr. was played by Drew Brathwaite
And Martha was played by Chion Wolf

Script by Paul Obarowski & Alicia Watkins

Narration by Paul Obarowski

We at NPN wish you a cow-a-bunga, and the highest of fives.

"A Nihilist Family Summer Vacation" and "A Nihilist Family Summer Vacation Trailer" are productions of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail. Give your money numbers to Nihilist Podcast Network producers via the Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/nihilistpodcastnetwork .

This Week In Nihilism (Aug. 14, 2017)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 04:00:00 +0000

This Week In Nihilism: your source for none of the news that matters.
This week, our team covers the anti-humanitarian efforts of neo-Nazis in the landmass arbitrarily known as the United States, as well as the U.S. president's non-condemnation of Naziism, and as always, nihilism in popular culture, the weather, and the Nietzsche quote of the week.

This Week in Nihilism is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

Support the Nihilist Podcast Network through Patreon by visiting https://www.patreon.com/nihilistpodcastnetwork .

This Week In Nihilism is reported by Alicia Watkins and read by Paul Obarowski.

Let's Wine About It (Ep. 60)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 06:45:00 +0000

This week on Let's Wine About It, host Claudio Bellington discusses what makes temperanillos so red.

This episode was sponsored by Grandel Hammerstein representing Greg's Great Grapes, sponsored by Peter Pettering's Paper Products, sponsored by The Advyss endorsing Murphy's Mattresses, sponsored by Rocks.

Tune in next week for a review of Sauvingnon Blancs and information on how they keep a sheep's wool glossy, lush, and clean.

"Let's Wine About It" is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail. Spend your hard-earned fiat currency supporting NPN programming at https://www.patreon.com/nihilistpodcastnetwork

Written by Geoff Mattheis, Paul Obarowski, and Alicia Watkins
Voiced by Leanne Butler, Geoff Mattheis, Paul Obarowski, and Alicia Watkins
Produced by Paul Obarowski

This Week In Nihilism Special Report (SiphCon 2017)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 3 Aug 2017 06:30:00 +0000

This Week In Nihilism: your source for all of the news from SiphCon 2017.
In this special edition of This Week In Nihilism, our team covers the highs and lows of the Sisyphist Convention 2017, including the Sisimulator, the unprecedented tension between purist and innovator factions of Sisyphus fan fiction writers, and a surprise appearance by a attendee who requires no introduction.

This special edition of This Week in Nihilism is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

Support the Nihilist Podcast Network through Patreon by visiting https://www.patreon.com/nihilistpodcastnetwork .

See more from Jagermeister and Friedrich on the Facebook page for The Pitts: https://www.facebook.com/ThePittsCompany/

This Week In Nihilism is reported by Alicia Watkins and read by Paul Obarowski.
SiphCon attendees interviewed for this special report include Matt Dean, Jesse Defelippi, Nicole Freyberg, Starleisha Gingrich, Sarah Harmer, Eric Hill, Mary Mattheis, Alex Stypula, That One Guy, and the famous and inimitable Jagermeister Templehoff.

What's the Meaning of This? (Linguistics)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 04:00:00 +0000

"What's the Meaning of This?" is a show about the nonsense meaning behind everything that exists. This week's expert is here to talk about language, and also candy.

Linguistics expert: Leanne Butler
Host: Geoff Mattheis

NPN asks that you rate this podcast as many stars as there are words in the world, and review it kindly, knowing that the words you spend doing so probably aren't truly communicating with others, anyway -- so you might as well use them all up on NPN.

The Sisyphist (Ep. 11, Eric R. Hill)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 04:00:00 +0000

The Greek chorus of Sisyphus fan fiction writers chimes in with an episode written and read by Eric R. Hill.

In this episode of The Sisyphist, Sisyphus vows to never drink again after a night of debauchery and regret.

(Warning: possible sexual assault described)

The chorus asks that you rate this podcast a multitude of stars and review it kindly.

Nihilist ASMR (Ep. 50)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 04:00:00 +0000

This week in its 50th episode, Nihilist ASMR host Serenity Brixwater brings an extra-special series of 10 sounds designed to meaninglessly stimulate your brain cells.

Sounds included in this episode:
Candy wrappers
Rice pouring
Carrot chopping
Door shutting
Weekly Purr: Weirdo McFeardo
Childless Playground
Thunderstorm (with rain)
Jet engine
Black Hole
Nothing

Written and Serenity Brixwater'd by Amber Martin
Produced by Paul Obarowski

The Advyss, with Darlene Dobbs (Ep. 414)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 6 Jul 2017 04:00:00 +0000

The Advyss is a call-in program with radio personality and advice guru Darlene Dobbs.
When you stare into the Advyss, the Advyss stares back into you.

Today your Advysor answers questions about what to do when the beer runs out, whether to believe Alex Jones or NASA, and what's crazier than a bag of cats.

First caller: Leanne Butler
Second caller: Ian Bollinger
Third caller: Amber Lachapelle

This week's sponsor was Sitting There & Eating Candy.
Ad read by Joe Mancino

This One Time (Ep. 4)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 04:00:00 +0000

"This One Time..." is a show of stories that, like our lives, have no purpose -- but DO have an end. This is episode 4 from Bill Baxter, who tells about a time he went swimming.

The Nihilist Podcast Network asks that you review this podcast kindly, using as many words as you choose, and rate it five stars.

The Sisyphist (Ep. 10, Drew Bagley, for real)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 04:00:00 +0000

The Greek chorus of Sisyphus fan fiction writers chimes in with an episode written and read by Drew Bagley.

In this episode of The Sisyphist, Sisyphus tells of his travails at an open mic poetry night.

The chorus asks that you rate this podcast a multitude of stars and review it kindly.

This Week In Nihilism (June 12, 2017)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 04:00:00 +0000

This Week In Nihilism: your source for none of the news that matters.
This week, our team covers the anti-humanitarian efforts of the United States government, an update on the official rating of "peak nihilism," and as always, nihilism in popular culture, the weather, and the Nietzsche quote of the week.

This Week in Nihilism is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

Support the Nihilist Podcast Network through Patreon by visiting https://www.patreon.com/nihilistpodcastnetwork .

This Week In Nihilism is reported by Alicia Watkins and read by Paul Obarowski.

This Week In Nihilism (April 17, 2017)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 04:00:00 +0000

This Week In Nihilism: your source for none of the news that matters.
This week, our team covers protests in Turkey and Venezuela, some of the lies told by the President of the United States, the official rating of "peak nihilism," and as always, nihilism in popular culture, the weather, and the Nietzsche quote of the week.

This Week in Nihilism is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

Support the Nihilist Podcast Network through Patreon by visiting https://www.patreon.com/nihilistpodcastnetwork .

This Week In Nihilism is reported by Alicia Watkins and read by Paul Obarowski.

NPN #Trypod-o-rama: Listen to These Podcasts

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 04:00:00 +0000

In this special episode, Nihilist Podcast Network show hosts come together to join the #trypod campaign that ended several weeks ago, in order to recommend additional podcasts for your waking hours that conform to the high nihilist standard you have come to expect from NPN. Listen to these additional podcasts when you have exhausted the shows made freely available to you on Nihilist Podcast Network; rate and review them kindly when you do.

Podcasts recommended by NPN hosts:
The Edmontonian, with Cal Thomas
The Dirt Nap podcast, with Chris and Henny
Martinis and the Macabre, with Erica and Billy
And That's Why We Drink, with Em and Christine
Fresh Air, with Terri Gross
You Made It Weird, with Pete Holmes
Professor Blastoff, with Tig Notaro, Kyle Dunnigan and David Huntsberger

"NPN #Trypod-o-rama: Listen to These Podcasts" is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail. Spend your hard-earned fiat currency supporting NPN programming at https://www.patreon.com/nihilistpodcastnetwork

The Sisyphist (Ep. 2x2, Paul Obarowski/Felipe Salas-Ogilvie)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 6 Apr 2017 04:00:00 +0000

The Greek chorus of Sisyphus fan fiction writers chimes in again with the episode written by Paul Obarowski and read by Felipe Salas-Ogilvie.

The chorus asks that you rate this podcast a multitude of stars and review it kindly.

The Sisyphist is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.
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What's the Meaning of This? (Education)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 04:00:00 +0000

"What's the Meaning of This?" is a show about the nonsense meaning behind everything that exists. This week's expert is here to talk about teaching and the future of education.

Teacher: Ellen Risdol or Nancy Reagan
Host: Geoff Mattheis

NPN asks that you rate this podcast as many stars as there are students in the world, and review it kindly, knowing that the words you spend doing so probably aren't truly communicating with others, anyway -- so you might as well use them all up on NPN.

The Reckoning Radio Hour (Amelia Earhart, Trouble's Afoot)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 04:00:00 +0000

This episode of The Reckoning Radio Hour features an interview with Amelia Earhart, discussing her achievements in flying while she was still above ground. Hades also starts the show with an informational song detailing what deads will not find when they've been laid to rest.

This week's musical guest is Trouble's Afoot, playing their song "Tom Dead," available for the living on bandcamp and with a music video on Youtube.

This episode is sponsored on the underworld side by the Meet Your Gods Meet & Greet.

NPN asks that you rate this podcast as many stars as there are deads, and review it knowing that you'll be joining the multitudes of deads soon enough -- and those deads may want to know why you didn't use your infinite free words saying nice things about them.

The Reckoning Radio Hour is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

NPN producer voiced by Rachel Ullrich.
Commercial voiced by Brent Talbot.
Amelia Earhart is voiced by Amber Martin.
Singing for "Down Here" by Drew Brathwaite who also wrote the lyrics, music by Paul Obarowski.

"Tom Dead" by Trouble's Afoot is available on bandcamp at https://troublesafoot.bandcamp.com/, and the music video is also on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlXwqeptqKc
Thanks to Jordan Cooper for his contribution!

Production and script by Paul Obarowski.

The Sisyphist (Ep. 9, Chris Revel)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 04:00:00 +0000

The Greek chorus of Sisyphus fan fiction writers chimes in with an episode written and read by Chris Revel
In this episode of The Sisyphist, Sisyphus gets a day off from pushing the rock, only to find himself assigned to another sisyphean task.

The chorus asks that you rate this podcast a multitude of stars and review it kindly.

The Sisyphist is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail. Pitch or submit your Sisyphist episode ideas via email as well.

Support the Nihilist Podcast Network through Patreon by visiting https://www.patreon.com/nihilistpodcastnetwork .

The Advyss, with Darlene Dobbs (Ep. 313)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 9 Mar 2017 05:00:00 +0000

The Advyss is a call-in program with radio personality and advice guru Darlene Dobbs.
When you stare into the Advyss, the Advyss stares back into you.

Today your Advysor answers questions of a philosophical nature, about rules, about lying, and about what to do when someone won't stop trying to convert you to their ideology.

First caller: Jeffrey Wong
Email questioner: Jeannine D'Amore
Second caller: Emily from Starbucks

This week's sponsor was Mattresses!
Mattresses: Put Your Body on Them
Ad made up by Darlene Dobbs.

This One Time (Ep. 3)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 2 Mar 2017 06:00:00 +0000

"This One Time..." is a show of stories that, like our lives, have no purpose -- but DO have an end.
This is episode 3 from Bill Baxter, who muses on the subject of death.
(If you have children with you and you would like them to remain illusioned about death for now, you may not want to have them listen to this episode. Similarly, if you are feeling depressed, you may want to sit this one out. Or listen to it multiple times if it makes you feel better. It's up to you.)

The Nihilist Podcast Network asks that you review this podcast kindly, using as many words as you choose, and rate it five stars.

Extemporaneous speaker: Drew Brathwaite
Theme Song: Paul Obarowski
Producers: Paul Obarowski, Alicia Watkins

"This One Time" is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

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The Sisyphist (Ep. 8, Paul Obarowski)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 06:00:00 +0000

The Greek chorus of Sisyphus fan fiction writers chimes in with an episode written and read by Paul Obarowski.

This futuristic Sisyphist takes us into the expanses of outer space, and the cramped interiors of the machines that allow humans to live there.

The chorus asks that you rate this podcast a multitude of stars and review it kindly.

The Sisyphist is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail. Pitch or submit your Sisyphist episode ideas via email as well.

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This Week In Nihilism (Feb. 13, 2017)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 05:40:00 +0000

This Week In Nihilism: your source for none of the news that matters.
This week, our team covers the inauguration of the 45th U.S. president, the newly appointed cabinet members and heads of departments, and the oldly elected Congress, and as always, nihilism in popular culture, the weather, and the Nietzsche quote of the week.

This Week in Nihilism is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

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This Week In Nihilism is reported by Alicia Watkins and read by Paul Obarowski.

The Advyss, with Darlene Dobbs (Special Valentine's Day edition)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 05:01:00 +0000

The Advyss is a call-in program with radio personality and advice guru Darlene Dobbs.
When you stare into the Advyss, the Advyss stares back into you.
This episode features questions about Valentine's Day, as the wise and all-seeing network producers do their best to cash in on the corporate holiday that reminds us all that love makes our lives "worthwhile."

This Week In Nihilism (Dec. 26, 2016)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

This Week In Nihilism: your source for none of the news that matters.
This week, our team covers the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, "holiday season" events, and as always, nihilism in popular culture, the weather, and the Nietzsche quote of the week.

This Week in Nihilism is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

This Week In Nihilism is reported by Alicia Watkins and read by Paul Obarowski.

A Nihilist Family Christmas Radio Drama

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

It's a Nihilist Family Christmas special!

And at the end of Shaw St, halfway around the cul-de-sac, lives our own Nihilist Family.

Discover the true meaning of Christmas along with Martha and Jimothy Sr., and their children Reese, Jimmy Jr., and the baby -- not to mention Sallie the dog -- in this radio drama.

A Nihilist Family Christmas is presented for your enjoyment by Cookie Pie Cakes.

Special thanks to Sallie the dog, and the baby, who played themselves.

Thanks to Peter Morrone and Sennheiser Microphones.

NPN station identification sung by Evelyn Obarowski and Paul Obarowski.

Script by Paul Obarowski & Alicia Watkins.

We at NPN wish you a very merry happy.

The Sisyphist (Ep. 7, Steinway)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

The Greek chorus of Sisyphus fan fiction writers chimes in with an episode pianoed by Paul Obarowski.

The chorus asks that you rate this podcast a multitude of stars and review it kindly.

The Sisyphist is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

At Home With Nothing, the Nihilist Gardener's Podcast (Cynthia Friend)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 8 Dec 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Cynthia Friend's stunning hellscape of a yard, explored as always by "At Home With Nothing" host Jon Hobart. Find out how to get the same results on your property by reading Friend's recently released book "The Surrender Garden: For Dust We Are and To Dust We Shall Return," now available in hardcover, paperback and audiobook editions!

"At Home With Nothing: A Nihilist Gardener's Podcast" is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

This episode of "At Home With Nothing" was written and voiced by Jonathan Warner and Julia Friend.
Production and sound design by Paul Obarowski

The Reckoning Radio Hour (Jonathan Edwards)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 1 Dec 2016 13:00:00 +0000

This episode of The Reckoning Radio Hour features an interview with Jonathan Edwards, who's on the show to talk with Hades, our host, discussing his most famous sermon from the brief, fleeting time he was alive, called "Sinners In the Hands of an Angry God."
This week's musical guests are The Dirt Naps, performing their song "Wars to be Won."

This episode is sponsored on the underworld side by the Underworld Committee for Groups.

A word from NPN on this program: The Reckoning Radio Hour was discovered by NPN staff one day, when, after powering up one of the old sound boards in the studio, a frayed wire shorted out and started a small fire on the back panel of the mixing console. Not wanting to put out an electrical fire with his water, the sound engineer rushed off to find a fire extinguisher. As the small flame burned at the back of the board, the speakers in the studio began to emit a show, which was seemingly broadcast from the underworld itself.

Of course, since the sound engineer and producers all agreed that their personal experiences could in no way be objective, they passed this off as a fluke – an unfortunate side effect of being uncoupled from the world, only able to access it through our glitchy and unreliable senses. Yet, a year later, when the same faulty part caused another small fire, a faint sound came yet again from the speakers, when it clearly should not have been. Instead of reaching for the extinguisher, they let the fire burn and listened in. It was The Reckoning Radio Hour.

To this day, whenever the Nihilist Podcast Network wishes to air another episode of The Reckoning Radio Hour, they deliberately set fire to the mixing console, and as the metal warps, plastic knobs melt, and black smoke billows out the sides, the Reckoning Radio Hour comes in over the speakers, clear as a bell.

It subsequently recorded and passed on to you, our listeners.

Jonathan Edwards is voiced by Adam Baxter.
Other vocal talents, singing, script and production by Paul Obarowski.

NPN Pledge Drive-O-Rama: Spend Your Cares Away, with 30 Minutes of Quiet Weeping

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 13:00:00 +0000

If you would like us to stop wasting your time with pledge drives, pay us to stop, please.
Our pledge drive interrupts a riveting live performance of 30 Minutes of Quiet Weeping by Jean-Paul Beaumont.

Hosts requesting your money:
Bill Baxter, "This One Time."
Darlene Dobbs, "The Advyss."
Grandel Hammerstein, "What's the Meaning of This?"
Mary Mattheis
Rachel the head producer

"30 Minutes of Quiet Weeping: Live" is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail. Pay us to stop pledge drives by supporting us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/nihilistpodcastnetwork .

The Sisyphist (Ep. 6, Mary Mattheis)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:00:00 +0000

The Greek chorus of Sisyphus fan fiction writers chimes in with an episode led by Mary Mattheis.

The chorus asks that you rate this podcast a multitude of stars and review it kindly.

The Sisyphist is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

What's the Meaning of This? (Art)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 13:00:00 +0000

"What's the Meaning of This?" is a show about the nonsense meaning behind everything that exists. This week's expert is here to talk about art.

Artist: Clare Obarowski
Host: Geoff Mattheis

NPN asks that you rate this podcast as many stars as there are artworks in the world, and review it knowing that the words you spend doing so probably aren't truly communicating with others, anyway -- so you might as well use them all up on NPN.

The Advyss, with Darlene Dobbs (Ep. 212)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 3 Nov 2016 12:00:00 +0000

The Advyss is a call-in program with radio personality and advice guru Darlene Dobbs.
When you stare into the Advyss, the Advyss stares back into you.
This episode features calls about what to do if you don't want to take out the recycling, or if your roommates are always taking your flip-flops.

First caller: Patrick Habersang

Second caller: Felipe Ogilvie-Salas

This week's sponsor was Neighborhood Bank.
Neighborhood Bank: We all agreed to this.
Ad read by Matt Becker.

This One Time (Ep. 2)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:00:00 +0000

"This One Time..." is a show of stories that, like our lives, have no purpose -- but DO have an end.
This is episode 2 from Bill Baxter.

The Nihilist Podcast Network asks that you review this podcast kindly, using as many words as you choose, and rate it five stars.

Extemporaneous speaker: Drew Brathwaite
Theme Song: Paul Obarowski
Producers: Paul Obarowski, Alicia Watkins

The Sisyphist (Ep. 5, Bill Kracke)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:30:00 +0000

The Greek chorus of Sisyphus fan fiction writers chimes in with an episode written and read by Bill Kracke.

The chorus asks that you rate this podcast a multitude of stars and review it kindly.

The Sisyphist is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

This Week In Nihilism (Oct. 10, 2016)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 12:00:00 +0000

This Week In Nihilism: your source for none of the news that matters.

This week, our team covers "the word on the street" about the U.S. presidential race, and as always, nihilism in popular culture, as well as the weather and the Nietzsche quote of the week.

This Week in Nihilism is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

This Week In Nihilism is reported by Alicia Watkins and read by Paul Obarowski.

Sleep Meditation for Nihilists: Floating Through the Endless Void

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 12:00:00 +0000

Floating Through the Endless Void: A Guided Sleep Meditation for Nihilists

Use this sleep meditation to help yourself fall asleep while pondering the essential meaninglessness of the universe. Comfort yourself with the knowledge that your worries can do nothing to stave off your inevitable doom.

Read by Sarah Harmer
Written by Alicia Watkins
Music and production by Paul Obarowski

Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

The Sisyphist (Ep. 4, Phil Burgess)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 4 Aug 2016 12:00:00 +0000

The Greek chorus of Sisyphus fan fiction writers chimes in with a special between-seasons anthology edition episode written and read by Phil "The Drill" Burgess.

Typically, an episode of The Sisyphist includes a description of one day in the life of Sisyphus, a man doomed for eternity to push a boulder up a mountain all day, and chase it down the mountain all night. This special edition episode takes a wider view, spanning many days.

The chorus asks that you rate this podcast a multitude of stars and review it kindly.

The Sisyphist is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

This Week In Nihilism (July 11, 2016)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 12:00:00 +0000

This Week In Nihilism: your source for none of the news that matters.

This week, our team covers the meaningless topics of Brexit and U.S. presidential votes actually mattering, and as always, nihilism in popular culture, as well as the weather and the Nietzsche quote of the week.

This Week in Nihilism is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

This Week In Nihilism is reported by Alicia Watkins and read by Paul Obarowski.

The Sisyphist (Ep. 3, Sarah Harmer)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 7 Jul 2016 13:00:00 +0000

The Greek chorus of Sisyphus fan fiction writers chimes in with an episode written and read by Sarah Harmer.

The chorus asks that you rate this podcast a multitude of stars and review it kindly.

The Sisyphist is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

What's the Meaning of This? (Business)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:00:00 +0000

"What's the Meaning of This?" is a show about the nonsense meaning behind everything that exists. This week's expert is here to talk about business, and how to start your own.

Business owner: Alicia Watkins
Host: Geoff Mattheis

NPN asks that you rate this podcast as many stars as there are meanings for things, and review it knowing that the words you spend doing so probably aren't truly communicating with others, anyway -- so you might as well use them all up on NPN.

The Reckoning Radio Hour (Thor)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 21:17:00 +0000

This episode of The Reckoning Radio Hour features an interview with Thor, who's on the show to talk with Hades, our host, about his book "It's Not Hammer Time," hopefully soon to be available in the land of the livings. This week's musical guests are the recently deceased The Judges of the Underworld, performing their hit "Don't You Fear (We All End Up Here)."

This episode is sponsored on the underworld side by the Underworld Staring Off Into a Different Direction Advisory Board.

It subsequently recorded and passed on to you, our listeners.

Thor is voiced by Peter Morrone.
Other vocal talents, singing, script and production by Paul Obarowski.

The Sisyphist (Ep. 2, Paul Obarowski/Felipe Salas-Ogilvie)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 12:00:00 +0000

The Greek chorus of Sisyphus fan fiction writers chimes in with an episode written by Paul Obarowski and read by Felipe Salas-Ogilvie.

The chorus asks that you rate this podcast a multitude of stars and review it kindly.

The Sisyphist is a production of the Nihilist Podcast Network. Find and follow the Nihilist Podcast Network on Facebook, on Twitter @NihilistPodcast, or email nihilistpodcastnetwork at gmail.

Chasing After the Wind, with Jenni and Niels (Ep. 48)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 9 Jun 2016 13:30:00 +0000

Join Jenni and Niels Weltschmerz as they "review" their recent vacation to the city of Portland, Maine, USA. They talk inns, pubs, breweries and more in an attempt to help us all forget -- for the moment -- that we are all just talking meat destined to eventually die.

Featured locations include the Inn at St. John; Gritty McDuff's brewpub, Gritty's; Allagash Brewing Company; and Bissel Brothers.

This episode is sponsored by Tidal River Brewing Company in Canton, CT, USA. Try their blonde cappuccino stout, Thickarus: it's a study in cognitive dissonance with a delicious coffee flavor.

Chasing After the Wind is produced in association with the Nihilist Podcast Network.

The Advyss, with Darlene Dobbs (Ep. 110)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 2 Jun 2016 17:00:00 +0000

The Advyss is a call-in program with radio personality and advice guru Darlene Dobbs.
When you stare into the Advyss, the Advyss stares back into you.
This episode features calls about asking for a raise, dealing with an awkward social encounter, and getting more closet space.

First caller: Mary Jackson

Second caller: Starleisha Gingrich

Third caller: Matthew Becker

This week's sponsor was Rocks.
Rocks: Give us money for them.
Ad read by Cleigh Turley.

This One Time (Ep. 1)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Fri, 27 May 2016 04:08:00 +0000

"This One Time..." is a show of stories that, like our lives, have no purpose -- but DO have an end.
This is episode 1 from Bill Baxter.

The Sisyphist (Ep. 1, Alicia Watkins)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Thu, 19 May 2016 03:31:00 +0000

The Greek chorus of Sisyphus fan fiction writers chimes in with an episode from Alicia Watkins. As always, this episode of The Sisyphist includes a description of one day in the life of Sisyphus, a man doomed for eternity to push a boulder up a mountain all day, and chase it down the mountain all night.

This Week In Nihilism (May 8, 2016)

nihilistpodcastnetwork@gmail.com (Nihilist Podcast Network) — Fri, 13 May 2016 01:00:00 +0000

This week, our team covers the meaningless topics of America's first "national mammal," the Canadian wildfires, government elections, and as always, nihilism in popular culture, as well as the weather and the Nietzsche quote of the week.