Explaining the weird new future, one podcast at a time. Subscribe for internet culture, mega-platform grotesquerie, crypto conspiracies, deep forum lore, fringe politics, and other artifacts of what's to come. <br/><br/><a href="https://maxread.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">maxread.substack.com</a>
Read Max
Claim This Podcastby Max Read
5.0(6 reviews)
29 episodes
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Explaining the weird new future, one podcast at a time. Subscribe for internet culture, mega-platform grotesquerie, crypto conspiracies, deep forum lore, fringe politics, and other artifacts of what's to come. <br/><br/><a href="https://maxread.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">maxread.substack.com</a>
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Recent Episodes
April 23, 2026
What is "Muskism"?
Host Max read interviews authors Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff about their new book, "Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed," exploring Elon Musk's ideology and impact.
April 7, 2026
Talking the 'Dark Enlightenment' with John Ganz and Maya Vinokour
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit <a href="https://maxread.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7">maxread.substack.com</a><br/><br/><p>Greetings from Read Max HQ! Every other week, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/users/4290781-john-ganz?utm_source=mentions">John Ganz</a> (author of When the Clock Broke and proprietor of the Unpopular Front Substack) and I try to host a live chat for subscribers about politics, tech, culture, and the pieces we’ve been working on.</p><p>Last week, we were thrilled to do our live chat at the Villa Albertine in New York City, on the occasion …</p>
March 19, 2026
Talking Iran and taking questions with John Ganz
Host Max read interviews author John Ganz about Iran and current events, offering insights into political and cultural discussions.
29 total episodes available with 26 transcripts
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