A podcast for curious listeners where I offer soft takes on hard topics. I'm Evan Dumas, a former counselor, public speaker, and writer. You'll hear my calming perspectives on the uncomfortable things. Note: this podcast doesn't constitute mental health advice or a client-clinician relationship, and isn't a suitable replacement for receiving therapy.
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Original fables, fairy tales, myths, and legends told by a stranger to ward away the evil in all of us (or at least the children) delivered bi-monthly. Stories for Monsters is a Rhetorical Answers, LLC. Production. It is written, directed, produced, and voiced by Fable McDaniel. Music by Rhetorical Answers. Art by Kyle Newbridge.
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Fusion of car culture and leftist politics. Doing our part to make car culture more inclusive and approachable. Racing on the road to revolution.
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Two guys, One story, No script, What could possibly go wrong? This isn't rhetorical and the answer is everything. Join us as we turn the art of story telling on its head and attempt to tell one cohesive, backwards, nonsensical tale.
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News: Goodbye Supra, Texas vs GM, Chinese EVs Stay Winning
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Our roundup of the latest* automotive news, from a leftist perspective. The Supra is going away (again), Texas is suing General Motors, online influencers are destroying their cars for fame, Biden is bailing out Chrysler, and Ford is just realizing that selling more cars makes more money. Meanwhile, China is selling EVs that people actually want. *…
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Left of the Projector: Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
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In this episode, we analyze the iconic 1977 film "Smokey and the Bandit" with the hosts of Cars and Comrades. We share our personal connections to the movie, discussing how it shaped our views on truck driving and outlaw culture, particularly through Brandon's experience. The conversation revolves around the Bandit's wild quest to transport Coors b…
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Socialism 101 with Denver DSA's Political Education Committee
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A recording of the latest Socialism 101 class from the Denver chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, presented by comrades Jeremy and Bryant. Download the slideshow here, not all slides are visible online: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XxDKrV0O9H3J5kEqrXlLvbnWbJ6pMTWX // Denver DSA calendar of events: https://denverdsa.org/event…
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Oops! All Project Cars (with guest Alex)
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We brought on Alex (for_the_animals) to talk about his experience racing in the 24 Hours of Lemons, but we had too much fun talking about our project cars and ran out of time. Please buy our old cars, we're running out of parking spaces. Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.li…
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Episode 23: Soft Takes on Taking Breaks
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Taking breaks, such a favorite topic of mine, and also one of the hardest things for me to do. So it's well deserving of some soft takes. It can grant perspective, it respects your energy, and it's great practice if you're self-care challenged. Also, two bits of news! One: I'm taking a short break from future episodes, and will be back to recording…
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Getting By is downright admirable, even though it isn't sexy, it's the stuff life is made of. I think we could all be a bit softer on ourselves for getting by, and maybe even find pride in it.Av Evan Dumas
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Stopping is hard, and telling ourselves it's quitting is harder. But it's a good skill to learn, and I've got some soft takes to make it easier.Av Evan Dumas
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Episode 20: Soft Takes on Satisfaction
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What even is satisfaction? And can you get it without buying things? Short answer is yes, but listen for the soft takes anyways.Av Evan Dumas
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We can't care all the time about all the things, so how can we find our care when we've run out? Let me offer some soft takes on the topic.Av Evan Dumas
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No matter the age, play is important. It's taking back our values and giving ourselves challenges just for the heck of it. Maybe you're already good at having play in your life, if not, these soft takes are for you.Av Evan Dumas
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I know the future can stress me out some times, so here's some soft takes on how to find hope and compassion for ourselves as the future unfolds.Av Evan Dumas
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Episode 16: Soft Takes on Feeling Dumb
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I was a little late in putting this episode out because I simply didn't have the brain for it, now that I do, I wanted to share how I tried to find compassion for myself when my head wasn't cooperating.Av Evan Dumas
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Answers might seem like the right thing to look for, but when have you found any? Maybe questions are where it's at. This episodes looks to flip our answer-seeking into something more fun and playful.Av Evan Dumas
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We all went on vacation together in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park, and a comradely good time was had by all. On the last night we were all together, we drunkenly tried to recap all the various wildlife we saw, how our cars performed in the mountains, and some recommendations on what to see if you're ever in Colorado. Email us with tips, s…
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No I can't tell you the answer to life, the universe, and everything, but I can help you feel better not knowing.Av Evan Dumas
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This episodes hopes to soften all the weird feels I get when people ask me what I do, and if you share in these feels I hope I can help.Av Evan Dumas
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I'm not sure why we compare ourselves, but I know it makes me feel less connected when I do it. I offer these soft takes in hopes we can treat ourselves a little nicer and more humanely.Av Evan Dumas
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What a deserving topic. I call myself a failure, and I know others do too, but hopefully these soft takes will help us treat ourselves with a little more compassion.Av Evan Dumas
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News: Rideshare Co-op, EV Tariffs, and Child Labor
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We've picked some of the finest automotive news stories for you, and isn't it funny that they all prove the ruthlessness, short-sightedness, and unsustainability of capitalism? Also: each of us are selling a car. Email carsandcomrades@gmail.com if you want to buy a Camaro, a Saabaru, a Blazer, or a Ranger. (INB4: "And yet you participate in capital…
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Money, it's so entwined with our lives, but I think it won't always be this way. Listen in for some soft takes and a call to start a dialogue on money. For a great read, check out "Debt: The First 5000 Years" by David Graeber, you can find it at your local library and local bookstore.Av Evan Dumas
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Bad news is reliable, and also stressful. I give some soft takes involving empathy, self compassion, and even a little grounding exercise.Av Evan Dumas
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Some soft takes on Laziness, how it might keep us from resting, and how it could reveal attitudes around work and effort that aren't serving us.Av Evan Dumas
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Some soft takes on complaining, why it might not be as bad as it sounds, and how it might be an indicator of our attitudes towards suffering and compassion.Av Evan Dumas
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Have you ever wondered how hybrid cars work, and how they get such good mileage? In this episode we attempt to explain the various types of hybrids, give a little hybrid history, and offer some buying advice. Main topic at 23:51 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/C…
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Some soft takes on how hard it is to celebrate ourselves, and how it can provide the necessary closure on projects before we start new ones.Av Evan Dumas
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Some soft takes on boredom, the space it gives us, and how curiosity can be a road to new experiences.Av Evan Dumas
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Episode 4: Soft Takes On Professionalism
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I talk about how we get to define professionalism, keeping the values that serve us but adding in the values of being true to our humanity.Av Evan Dumas
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I talk about how insecurity wasn't our idea, and how we can find security through curiosity.Av Evan Dumas
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BONUS: Revolutionary Rhetoric Episode 33: Trump's Guilty Verdict and Rafah Massacre with Brandon from Cars and Comrades!
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33rd Episode! Ty & Kenan welcome back Brandon from the Cars and Comrades Podcast to chat about Trump's guilty verdict and the Rafah Massacre. Follow Cars and Comrades at the links below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast/?hl=en RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/carsandcomrades/feed.xml Sit back and enjoy! This podcast is …
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A short introduction where I share about me and what this podcast is about.Av Evan Dumas
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Soft takes on rest, how it's not indulgent, but can help with daydreaming, self-knowledge, and feeling those set-aside feels.Av Evan Dumas
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A few soft takes on work, how to find meaning, connection, and learn a bit about yourself from it.Av Evan Dumas
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Listener Questions and Answers
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You've got questions, we've got answers. If you have any more questions for us, send us an email and we'll probably answer it on a future show. PS: The car show was cancelled but we'll try to be at the next one. Main topic at 47:17 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.linktr.e…
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All about the second-shittiest cars each of us has owned. Send in your own shitbox stories and we'll read them on a future episode. Main topic at 101:45 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades // Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzard…
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You've probably heard of the Wankel rotary engine found in the Mazda RX-7, but it was also tested in all kinds of experimental vehicles, including torpedoes, Soviet cop cars, helicopters, and diesel tanks. But first: our project car updates, and some history about the inventor Felix Wankel. Main topic at 28:08 Email us with tips, stories, and unhin…
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Bonus: Revolutionary Rhetoric Livestream with Brandon
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27th Episode! Ty & Kenan welcome special guest Brandon from Cars and Comrades Podcast to hang out during our Friday night Live Stream. Follow Cars and Comrades at the links below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast/?hl=en RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/carsandcomrades/feed.xml Sit back and enjoy! This podcast is availab…
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[FIXED AUDIO] News: Rusty Cybertrucks, Union Busting, and Goodbye to Kum & Go
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Rollout of the new Tesla Cybertruck has been less than smooth, and it turns out that their stainless steel body panels aren’t very resistant to stains or corrosion. Meanwhile, the UAW is fighting to unionize auto plants in the South, Chinese companies are getting ready to sell electric cars in North America, and beloved gas station Kum & Go conside…
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We'll have a full-length news episode coming out later today, but in the time since we've recorded that episode, a very important story has come up that we wanted to cover. Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades // Links/Sources: https://en.wikipedia.or…
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Interesting Engines: Offenhauser
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Designed in the 1930s, Offenhauser racing engines dominated at Indianapolis until the 1970s, winning 27 times. We chart its evolution from a 2.5L boat engine to a 1,000 horsepower turbocharged screamer. Main topic at 45:55 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAnd…
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The Kharkovchanka in Antarctica
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Since the discovery of Antarctica, many have tried to explore the frozen continent with dog sleds, airplanes, and various wheeled and tracked vehicles. In this episode, we cover a less successful American exploration vehicle of the late '30s, and some much more successful Soviet vehicles of the late '50s and '70s. Main topic at 32:00 Email us with …
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UAW Strike Recap with JT from Second Thought
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We're joined by JT Chapman from the First Thought and Second Thought YouTube channels, and The Deprogram podcast, to recap the recent UAW strike, how the working class won big, and how this might lead to a general strike. Plus: Elon is up to his usual union-busting antics, but this time he's up against nearly every union in Sweden. And the Cybertru…
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Interesting Engines: the Lotus 907
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Zach tells us about the unusual Lotus 907 engine, and the Esprit sports car that it was found in. We also discuss engine swaps, including why the Chevy 350 is boring, why muscle cars need 2JZ swaps, and the weird Buick, Oldsmobile, and International engines that we would build if we had the time and money. Main topic at 23:38 Email us with tips, st…
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Used Cars Part 2, With Guest Alex
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We're back with Alex the mechanic to give some advice on what to look for in a used car, and some recommendations under $10k. Main topic at 40:30 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades // Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthel…
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Bryant speaks with the CEO of Cars and Comrades about the future of advertising
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Used Cars Part 1, With Guest Alex
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We were going to make a serious and informative episode about what you should look for when buying a used car, but instead we goofed off and dared each other to buy shitty unreliable cars for $5,000. We did sprinkle in some practical advice here and there, or at least you might learn what not to do from our bad decisions. Alex will be back for a Pa…
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How Auto Workers Helped End a Dictatorship in South Korea
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The “democratic” Republic of Korea was ruled by dictators for almost 30 years, until a coordinated movement of students, industrial workers, and newly unionized auto workers brought down the last autocrat in 1987. Main topic at 58:00 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com // Our social media links etc: www.linktr…
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Fμck It, We'll Do it Live! Episode 27: Only Palestine Is Real
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This week we were joined by the great comrade, Breht from Rev Left, to talk about the end of the UAW and WAG strikes, and the latest Palestinian decolonial actions. Rev Left Radio revolutionaryleftradio.libsyn.com/ Guerrilla History guerrillahistory.libsyn.com/ Red Menace redmenace.libsyn.com/ Cars & Comrades Podcast media.rss.com/carsandcomrades/f…
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News: Precision, Poop, Plates, and Plastic
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Elon Musk is up to his usual shenanigans, demanding the impossible from his employees. Plus: poop is gross, the oil industry wants to give everyone cancer, and Colorado gets new license plates. The live show with Turn Leftist et. al. will be out later today. Look for it on our feed or theirs. Main topic at 27:00 Email us with tips, stories, and unh…
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Basic Auto Maintenance (Part 2)
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You can do most auto repair yourself with some basic tools, just DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH before picking up a wrench. In this episode we go over how not to get ripped off by a mechanic, which jobs to do yourself vs. when to take it to a professional, and what tools you’ll need for most jobs. Main topic at 51:14 Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged…
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News - Flying Cars and Other Bourgeoisie Death Traps
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Billionaires have been killing themselves in some spectacular ways lately, and as we speak, brilliant innovators are inventing ever more fantastic and expensive machines that may someday give wealthy customers even more entertaining ways to die. Plus: hybrid cars are better than full EVs, and hybrid semi trucks are even better. Main topic at 46:20 …
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