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Doomer Optimism

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Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 312

Doomer Optimism is a podcast dedicated to discovering regenerative paths forward, highlighting the people working for a better world, and connecting seekers to doers. Beyond that, it's pretty much a $hitshow. Enjoy!

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DO 313 - Stephen Adubato from Cracks in Postmodernity

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 • Duration 01:10:14

I met Stephen this summer at the Woodcrest Bruderhof + DO + Savage Collective event in NY. Alan from Plough suggested Stephen for a panel and he instantly agreed! He gave a fantastic talk about the wonderful characters in his neighborhood, and the very real sense of place that happens when you invite the colorful characters into your life.

He had to run off to a family event after but he and I instantly hit it off and are slowly but surely planning a DO + Cracks in Pomo event in Manhattan, once we find the right format and speakers. In this episode we cover:

Stephen’s background

Postmodernism and the return of religion

Suburban disenchantment

Living tradition vs. traditionalism

Civic life over culture war

The Staten Island saint feast and MAGA

Roots, immigration, and integration

Humor, friction, and HR culture

Subsidiarity and overcentralization

The Catholic Worker and in-person events

Follow Stephen's work at: https://cracksinpomo.substack.com/

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DO 312 - Wendell Berry Retrospective with Jason, Ashley, Nate and Donald

Friday, September 25, 2026 • Duration 01:14:53

Jason initiated this get together of some of the original DO crew to discuss the life, work and legacy of Wendell Berry. It is no secret that Berry’s work has been an animating force for nearly everyone orbiting DO, especially those of us interested in food and ag systems. We discuss not only the legacy of Berry’s nonfiction work — how he suggested the agricultural system would collapse and so far it largely hasn’t, but also his fiction and poetry which actually has a great contribution on love, companionship, and romance.

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DO 311 - Mike Healy Manufacturing Community

Thursday, September 17, 2026 • Duration 01:26:03

Every once in a while someone comes into the DO world and it is so clear how well they fit in it’s amazing you hadn’t found them yet! This is true of Mike, Chicagoan, Northsider (boo!), who has a vision for how to make good things in the world and is working to do so.

Right now that looks like a manufacturing business he started, but Mike talks through his whole trajectory from fancy universities, working in politics, Chicago river ship boat captain, to trying to revitalize middle side American cities (with the help of Nick Offerman).

You can support Mike’s work here: www.wilmot-productions.com

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DO 310 - Chapter House with Josh and Hannah Centers

Thursday, September 3, 2026 • Duration 01:28:27

This episode explores how Josh and Hannah Centers built Chapter House, a publishing project designed to restore beautiful, culturally literate children’s books to homeschool families. From Homer and Shakespeare to Beowulf, Greek myth, and Our Island Story, they explain why classic literature still matters for forming attention, imagination, and virtue in a distracted age.

They also share the homeschooling experiences that shaped their philosophy, including Hannah’s background as a public school teacher, their journey with a dyslexic child, and why Charlotte Mason’s ideas about habit training and whole-person education continue to guide their work. Josh makes the case that the liberal arts are even more important in the age of AI, while Hannah describes how the right book can open a reluctant reader’s world.

If you care about education, great books, or raising kids with depth and resilience, this conversation offers a thoughtful and hopeful vision for what learning can be.

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DO 309 - Bill Kauffman

Saturday, August 29, 2026 • Duration 41:00

"But at Least They're Human: Face-to-Face Living -- With Joy and Without Illusions"From the conference: Another Life is Possible co-organized by the Woodcrest Bruderhof community, Doomer Optimism and Savage Collective, July 2026https://doomeroptimism.substack.com/p/do-308-bill-kauffman

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DO 308 - Growing Pecans with Lenny Wells

Friday, August 14, 2026 • Duration 01:07:38

Tom and Jason talk to Lenny Wells - pecan farmer and extension agent - about growing pecans in Georgia, the cultural and ecological factors.

Along the way we also discuss:

-how he got into pecans

-his book on pecans

-consulting with a pecan farmer in Spain

-his love for Wendell Berry, and

-fly-fishing in Montana

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DO 307 - Microcolleges with Jacob Hundt

Monday, August 3, 2026 • Duration 01:31:35

In this episode Ashley and Jacob discuss the concept of microcolleges, and examples of alternative educational models writ large.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: Exploring education, community, and sustainability

02:27 - How a class on sustainable development shifted a life trajectory

04:02 - Higher education as transformative yet bureaucratic: a nuanced view

06:20 - The role of micro-colleges as laboratories for alternative education models

08:20 - Microcollege principles: human scale, place-based focus, holistic curriculum

10:12 - Experiential learning in agriculture and sustainability in Uruguay

13:19 - Moving to Uruguay: motivation, land, community, and self-sufficiency

16:26 - The influence of environmental sociology and fieldwork on education

18:13 - Rizoma and regenerative agriculture: connecting resources across bioregions

23:21 - Adapting the Uruguay model to local high schools and legislative advocacy

26:13 - The challenges of bureaucratic hurdles in US-based experiential programs

27:27 - The origins and evolution of Thoreau College in Wisconsin

28:05 - Deep roots in the Driftless region, organic farming, and educational experimentation

29:04 - Waldorf pedagogy, family-centered schooling, and youth leadership

31:51 - Deep Springs College: history, pillars, and self-governance

34:40 - The influence of Nicola Tesla and pioneering education in remote settings

36:27 - The unique, small scale, and community-centered design of Deep Springs and inspired schools

40:34 - Gender, environment, and community: reflections on co-ed versus single-sex models

DO 306 - Building New Athens with Jackson Solway

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • Duration 01:29:12

Movetonewathens.com

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00:00 - Introducing the idea of building a city from scratch to address societal doom
02:08 - Jackson’s background in tech and recruitment influencing city planning
03:03 - The role of ambition and ecosystem understanding in city development
06:20 - How tech industry recruitment reveals societal dysfunction and potential solutions
08:39 - The cultural decline: urban decay, regulations, and family disconnection
11:48 - The blueprint for New Athens: promises to residents and leveraging local incentives
15:07 - Examining societal doom: urban chaos, lawlessness, and cultural disintegration
18:19 - Why cities are the optimal size for revival and the role of regulations
19:16 - Ideal demographic makeup: balancing virtue, ambition, and risk-taking
21:49 - Global and regional efforts for renewal: bioregions, state lines, and culture-based organization
26:56 - Practical steps for deregulation and attracting people, businesses, and investors
33:01 - The significance of moral bounds, virtue, and community in city planning
42:50 - The importance of craft manufacturing, local food, and human-scaled urban design
46:47 - Envisioning a human-friendly, tech-lite city culture
52:28 - Population growth, family life, and the cultural mimetic effect
58:40 - The collapse of woke ideology and the rise of anti-tech, pro-human movements
65:00 - AI as a secular religion, the need to maintain human sovereignty and meaningful life
71:01 - The role of technology regulation: keeping devices off the body and emphasizing human presence
76:33 - The dynamics of institution-building, trust, and leadership challenges
83:50 - The archetype of visionary leaders and operational builders for city creation
88:17 - How to follow and support the New Athens project

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DO 305 - Orthodox Masonry

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • Duration 01:16:49

Patrick Lemmon and Seth Harris

In this episode, Patrick and Seth discuss the principles of traditional and orthodox building methods, the importance of local materials, and the future of sustainable construction. They explore how craftsmanship, local culture, and thoughtful design can create enduring and meaningful structures.

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building, masonry, traditional construction, local materials, sustainability, architecture, craftsmanship, Vermont, masonry revival, orthodox

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00:00 Introduction to the Built Environment and Human Flourishing

03:00 Personal Journeys in Craftsmanship and Building Traditions

05:58 The Philosophy Behind Orthodox Masonry

08:54 The Importance of Teamwork in Craftsmanship

11:50 Learning from Nature: Building with Local Materials

15:00 Challenging Traditional Building Practices

18:02 The Historical Context of Building in Vermont

21:04 The Concept of Housewrights and Holistic Building

23:57 The Impact of Industrialization on Building Practices

27:03 The Relationship Between Building Materials and Environment

29:59 The Future of Building: Embracing Local and Sustainable Practices

40:02 The Impact of Flooding on Homes

41:56 The Evolution of Building Materials

43:50 Ventilation and Heating in Masonry Homes

50:04 Design Principles in Architecture

52:00 The State of the Building Arts Movement

01:03:04 Optimism in Building Practices

DO 304 - Courtyard Urbanism with Alicia Pederson

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 • Duration 01:05:56

In this episode, Alicia Pederson, founder of Courtyard Urbanist, takes us on a fascinating journey from ancient Rome to today’s urban development roadblocks. She explains how courtyard-based architecture can address housing shortages, social isolation, and environmental concerns—all while creating vibrant, affordable neighborhoods for middle-class families.

Read more about Alicia's work and vision here: https://courtyardurbanist.com/p/welcome-to-courtyard-urbanist

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