<![CDATA[Hegemon Media: Brendon Marotta Show]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/s/brendon-marotta-showhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Wfy1!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcb9fa1f8-b964-43c1-a0e6-5def6def4ba6_1280x1280.pngHegemon Media: Brendon Marotta Showhttps://www.hegemonmedia.com/s/brendon-marotta-showSubstackMon, 27 Apr 2026 17:43:35 GMT<![CDATA[Benjamin Gregg on Human Rights, Social Constructs, and Genetic Engineering (#44)]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/benjamin-gregg-on-human-rights-socialhttps://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/benjamin-gregg-on-human-rights-socialWed, 05 Jun 2024 20:33:12 GMTAre human rights a social construct? Professor Benjamin Gregg, author of Human Rights as Social Construction and Creating Human Nature: The Political Challenges of Genetic Engineering, argues they are, but thinking of human rights as a social construct strengthens them. In this in-person discussion, we explore how political communities can self-author human rights, whether or not human rights require cultural imperialism to impose, and the human rights questions raised by genetic engineering.

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]]><![CDATA[Attachment Parenting with Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker (#43)]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/attachment-parentinghttps://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/attachment-parentingTue, 23 Apr 2024 20:23:12 GMTAttachment Parenting International (API) co-founders Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker discuss attachment parenting and their book Attached at the Heart: Eight Principles for Raising Connected and Compassionate Children. We talk about parenting multiple children at the same time, finding support as parents, and how to ensure your children have stable connections. Plus, Brendon makes a personal announcement. 

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]]><![CDATA[Joshua Lisec on Writing 92 Books, No-Nuance Persuasion, and Defeating Communism (#42) ]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/joshua-lisec-on-writing-92-bookshttps://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/joshua-lisec-on-writing-92-booksTue, 09 Apr 2024 20:01:53 GMTJoshua Lisec is the ghostwriter of over 92 books. Under his own name, he has written So Good They Call You a Fake and the upcoming book Unhumans. In this episode, Joshua shares bold critiques of the publishing industry, fitness and diet propaganda, and communist revolutions. We talk about the challenges of nuance in marketing, finding your tribe through courage, and why Karl Marx was right (about some things).

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]]><![CDATA[Protect Hasidic Jewish Children with Yochanan Lowen (#41)]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/protect-hasidic-jewish-children-withhttps://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/protect-hasidic-jewish-children-withSat, 21 Oct 2023 17:33:00 GMTAfter a Hasidic Jewish upbringing, Yochanan Lowen sued the Canadian government, arguing that his religious education failed to teach him basic information needed to succeed in the world. His story and lawsuit are profiled in the documentary I Want To Know. We talk about his journey, including the abuse he endured, the change he responded with, and how Yochanan is working to protect Jewish children.

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]]><![CDATA[Protecting Your Child From CPS And Child Abuse Pediatricians With Beth Maloney (#40)]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/protecting-your-child-from-cps-andhttps://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/protecting-your-child-from-cps-andMon, 07 Aug 2023 00:08:56 GMTBeth Maloney, author of Protecting Your Child from the Child Protection System, shows how innocent parents can handle wrongful accusations from the child protection system and reveals how a mere trip to the doctor can start a legal nightmare. In this episode, we discuss the alarming rise of child abuse pediatricians who can accuse parents of child abuse for seeking medical treatment for their children. We tackle how to handle unique parenting situations and provide valuable insights and practical advice for parents in a worst-case scenario.

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]]><![CDATA[Gabriel Hannans on Parenting, Play, and Connecting With Your Children (#39)]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/gabriel-hannans-on-parenting-playhttps://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/gabriel-hannans-on-parenting-playSun, 02 Jul 2023 16:11:11 GMTDrawing from his background in theatre and improv, Gabriel shares his insights into entering a child's world through play. We discuss the difference between different styles of parenting, including peaceful and authoritative parenting, how to connect with neurodivergent children, and what you can do to become a better parent.

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  • 0:00 - Understanding and Connecting With Children's Worlds

  • 9:21 - Parenting Through Play and Setting Boundaries

  • 22:25 - Rapport and Non-Judgment in Parenting

  • 30:46 - Navigating Parenting in a Changing World

  • 35:53 - Success Skills and Empowering the Next Generation

  • 43:10 - Healing and Transformation in Families

  • 59:04 - Parenting Challenges and Behavior Modification

  • 1:07:25 - Closing Remarks and Gratitude

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]]><![CDATA[Anthony Blood on Foreskin Restoration, Social Media Activism, and Healing (#38)]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/anthony-blood-on-foreskin-restorationhttps://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/anthony-blood-on-foreskin-restorationTue, 27 Jun 2023 22:55:05 GMTAnthony Blood is a social media activist using Tik Tok to share the good news about foreskin restoration. In this episode, we explore various platforms where intactivist communities exist, we discuss the potential of modern regenerative medicine to restore the foreskin, and explore the healing process, including useful tools for healing trauma such as the Completion Process. Plus, Anthony and Brendon joke around and have fun.

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  • 0:00 - Foreskin Restoration and Social Media

  • 15:56 - Influence and Content Creation on TikTok

  • 26:21 - Discussing Foreskin Restoration and Advocacy

  • 42:48 - Exploring Circumcision Restoration Options

  • 54:28 - Losing the Ability to Experience Trauma

  • 1:00:09 - Activism and Accepting Reality

  • 1:06:41 - Healing Trauma and Finding Inner Peace

  • 1:19:50 - Spiritual Experiences and Reverse Effort Law

  • 1:31:25 - Meditation and Completion Process

  • 1:36:18 - The Completion Process for Personal Growth

  • 1:46:20 - Masculine Healing and Physical Restoration

  • 1:55:17 - Foreskin Restoration & Healing Trauma

  • 2:10:11 - Podcasting and Restoring Buddies

  • 2:15:26 - Emotional Growth and Self-Improvement

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]]><![CDATA[Joe Speredon on Men's Circles and Living From Authentic Masculinity (#37)]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/joe-speredon-on-mens-circles-and-f1fhttps://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/joe-speredon-on-mens-circles-and-f1fSat, 24 Jun 2023 18:24:52 GMTJoe Speredon speaks on the transformative power of men's circles, and shares how he responded to a personal crisis by joining Sacred Sons, participating in a real-life fight club, and letting go of the masks men wear to embrace his authentic self. We discuss the unique challenges men face, how to set children up for success, and how to find a men's group that is right for you. Listen to learn about the masculine.

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  • 0:00 - Men's Emotional Growth and Authenticity

  • 14:12 - Masculine Health and Conscious Combat

  • 31:36 - Masculinity and Awareness

  • 39:47 - The Importance of Emotional Awareness

  • 51:14 - Exploring Spirituality in Men's Groups

  • 1:02:12 - Embrace Yourself in Men's Circles

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]]><![CDATA[AI Predictions and The Gods of AI (#36)]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/ai-predictions-and-the-gods-of-ai-d42https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/ai-predictions-and-the-gods-of-ai-d42Sat, 24 Jun 2023 17:12:04 GMTBuy The Gods of AI here.

From the creator of The Gods of AI comes a shocking prediction about the future of AI and art. In this episode, Brendon Marotta shares his interest in AI art, predicts how AI will change filmmaking, and explains why he spent two months making over twenty thousand images to tell a story about human consciousness using AI.

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  • [00:00:06] How Brendon Got Interested in AI

  • [00:01:51] The Impact of Chat GPT

  • [00:04:11] AI and the Film Industry

  • [00:08:36] Acting and AI

  • [00:13:30] Brendon's Work with AI

  • [00:14:47] The Gods of AI

  • [00:19:59] AI's Role in Filmmaking

  • [00:22:03] AI's Use in Podcasting

  • [00:25:01] AI and Human Consciousness

  • [00:28:20] AI's Amplification Effect

  • [00:30:02] Using AI for Good

  • [00:31:19] Brendon's AI Journal

  • [00:31:58] Connecting with Like-minded Individuals

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]]><![CDATA[Lessons from Effective Altruism with Jordan Arel (#35)]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/lessons-from-effective-altruism-with-d26https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/lessons-from-effective-altruism-with-d26Sat, 24 Jun 2023 16:23:55 GMTJordan Arel discusses effective altruism, a movement that aims to do the most good for sentient beings using reason and evidence. Jordan and Brendon explore strategies EA uses to create social change such as recruiting from elite universities, earn to give, and a reason-based approach to action, and drawn lessons useful for any movement trying to do good in the world.

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  • [0:02:17] How to Create the Most Good for Humanity

  • [0:04:46] Recruiting, Community Building, and Curriculum

  • [0:06:56] Rationality, Altruism, and the Method of Inquiry

  • [0:11:29] Cost-Effectiveness, Quality Adjusted Life Years, and the ITN Framework

  • [0:16:36] Personal Benefit and Effective Altruism

  • [0:18:27] Altruism and the Effective Altruism Movement

  • [0:20:49] Making the Effective Altruism Movement More Effective

  • [0:25:09] Exploring Effective Recruitment Strategies for Intactivism

  • [0:27:05] Recruiting High Value People for Effective Altruism

  • [0:32:55] The Benefits of Earning and Donating Money to Activism

  • [0:34:30] Creating a Culture of Effective Altruism

  • [0:37:30] Handling Irrational Emotional Compulsions in Activism Movements

  • [0:39:57] Getting Involved with Effective Altruism

  • [0:41:20] An Introduction to Effective Altruism

  • [0:43:17] Creating a Culture of Reading for Effective Altruism

  • [0:51:13] Effective Altruism and Children's Issues

  • [0:52:58] Approaching Issues with Significant Opposition in Effective Altruism

  • [0:55:30] Analyzing Risk and Reward for Effective Activism Strategies

  • [0:59:25] Personalizing Effective Altruism Analysis

  • [1:01:58] Maximizing Impact with Effective Altruism

  • [1:12:10] Different Paths and Opportunities in Effective Altruism

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]]><![CDATA[James Loewen on Documenting the Movement for Freedom from Medical Tyranny - Part 2 (#34)]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/james-loewen-on-documenting-the-movement-59fhttps://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/james-loewen-on-documenting-the-movement-59fSat, 24 Jun 2023 16:11:01 GMTJames Lowen shares his journey into the Freedom movement in part two, discussing the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdowns, and forced vaccination that prevents him from leaving his country. Brendon and James explore the emotional and relational fallout that occurred as a result of James’s shift in perspective and discuss how becoming a parent changed Brendon.

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]]><![CDATA[James Loewen on Documenting the Movement for Freedom from Medical Tyranny - Part 1 (#33) ]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/james-loewen-on-documenting-the-movement-a85https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/james-loewen-on-documenting-the-movement-a85Sat, 24 Jun 2023 15:10:57 GMTJames Lowen discusses his journey documenting multiple social movements, including early gay rights and transgender activism, Intactivism, anti-lockdown protests, and the detrans movement. He shares insights into his process, the evolution of technology, and his personal growth as an artist.

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  • [02:22] How James Got Started With Video

  • [04:17] First Filming of Protests

  • [11:14] The Arc of James Film Career

  • [14:00] James Loewen's Personal Connection to Outrage and Intactivism

  • [18:18] The Angelic Inspirations of James Work

  • [20:20] James YouTube Intactivism Origin Story

  • [22:16] Exploring the Impact of Circumcision Through Filmmaking and Activism

  • [24:27] Reflections on Brendon’s Documentary Film

  • [28:21] The Growth and Change of Intactivism Over 30 Years of Filming

  • [31:04] The Impact of Gore Vidal's 1968 Novel Myra Breckenridge

  • [33:03] The Power of the Bloodstained Protest Symbol and Jonathan Conte

  • [37:33] Reflection on the Impact of the Bloodstained Men

  • [40:26] Exploring the Symbolism of the Bloodstained Outfit, Jonathan Conte, and Patricia Robinett

  • [43:08] Reflections on Intactivism and the Bloodstained Men Tour

  • [45:25] The Unique and Memorable Journey with Bloodstained Men

  • [47:41] The Southern Tour with Bloodstained Men

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]]><![CDATA[Here Is All Bonus Content For The Brendon Marotta Show So Far]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/here-is-all-bonus-content-for-thehttps://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/here-is-all-bonus-content-for-theMon, 10 Apr 2023 04:11:43 GMT

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]]><![CDATA[The Path to Children's Justice (#32)]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/the-path-to-childrens-justice-32-e35https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/the-path-to-childrens-justice-32-e35Tue, 22 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMTRecorded during the development of Children's Justice, in this episode I talk about the events that lead to Children's Justice,  my reasons for the book, and the process of writing the book.

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]]><![CDATA[You Must Read The Book (#31)]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/you-must-read-the-book-31-7aahttps://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/you-must-read-the-book-31-7aaTue, 08 Feb 2022 13:00:00 GMTThe story of the bestseller that didn't exist. Plus, how to speak genius into reality through magick.

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]]><![CDATA[Children's Justice is OUT NOW (#30)]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/childrens-justice-is-out-now-30-752https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/childrens-justice-is-out-now-30-752Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:00:00 GMTBuy Children's Justice:
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]]><![CDATA[Marilyn Milos and Georganne Chapin on Intactivist History and Future (#29)]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/marilyn-milos-and-georganne-chapin-ebdhttps://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/marilyn-milos-and-georganne-chapin-ebdTue, 01 Feb 2022 13:00:00 GMTMarilyn Milos, who is regarded as ‘The Mother of the Intactivist Movement,”  is merging her organization with Georganne Chapin's organization Intact America. Both experienced activists join us on this show to explore the history of the intactivist movement, all the way to the present. We talk about some challenges Intactivists are now facing and what the future might hold. If you are interested in Intactivism, this is a must-listen episode. 

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  • [01:10] How Marilyn and Georgian met

  • [18:06] Marilyn’s thoughts about working with Georgianne

  • [21:07] The merger: What does it mean and how did it come about 

  • [35:45] Developing a new strategy for the future after the merger

  • [42:37] Social justices to complicity principle

  • [48:50] The difference between professional and the grassroot organizations

  • [54:20] Hiring process in the Intactivist organizations

  • [1:01:50] Working with Intact America organization

  • [1:03:05] The challenges in raising funds for the Intactivist organizations

  • [1:08:16] The stigma around intactivist movements and how to handle it

  • [1:11:35] Opening the doors for victims to come out and talk to each other

  • [1:23:17] The true evil underlying the circumcision obsession

  • [1:26:00] Will Intact America change its name after the merger?

  • [1:28:28] Reach out to the Intact America organization

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]]><![CDATA[Hotep Jesus on Money, Power, and Raising Strong Children (#28)]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/hotep-jesus-on-money-power-and-raising-ebfhttps://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/hotep-jesus-on-money-power-and-raising-ebfMon, 24 Jan 2022 17:00:00 GMTHotep Jesus shares his book The Patriot Report: The Conspiracy of Money and War and explores how debt and money are used to control society. We also talk about frame control, homeschooling, and much much more.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:

  • [01:23] How wealthy and powerful people think about debt

  • [02:38] How the people issuing dept can use it to gain power over different elements of society

  • [07:04] What prevents kings from taking power from merchants

  • [11:14] Why money men could not issue their currency and become their own bank

  • [16:00] About Hotep Nation

  • [19:00] The difference between trade-offs and cryptocurrency

  • [27:00] The frame control

  • [32:08] The meaning of grifters

  • [37:35] Writing processes

  • [44:16] The process of shifting the attention you get and re-inventing yourself

  • [52:56] Methods of making the trade-offs in a way that benefit you more

  • [57:56] How Hotep Nation tackles homeschooling

  • [01:05:03] The book ‘Continuum Concept.’

  • [01:08:16] Why military school?

  • [01:01:33] The intention behind Brian’s educational experiment

  • [01:13:37] What is wrong with our society now

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]]><![CDATA[Ideamarket with Mike Elias and James Ellis (#27)]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/ideamarket-with-mike-elias-and-james-54ehttps://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/ideamarket-with-mike-elias-and-james-54eTue, 11 Jan 2022 13:00:00 GMTIdeamarket allows you to invest cryptocurrency into ideas to solve the information problem we all face: How do you know who to trust and what to pay attention to? In this episode, Mike Elias and James Ellis from Ideamarket break down the future of trust online.

Topics Discussed In This Episode:

  • [01:22] What is the two-sentence elevator pitch for Idea Market?

  • [04:26] How idea Market helps find the good in all the noise.

  • [10:56] Proliferation of information

  • [12:24] How crowdsourcing model works

  • [18:08] Pumping and building an idea through a small vocal fanbase

  • [23;43] Preventative measures against dominant media building and flooding ideas in the incumbent media.

  • [26:52] Can you sell an idea on Idea Market?

  • [28:18] Betting on a competing idea

  • [32:35] How ideas are valued on idea Market

  • [37:00] The metaphor of a fact

  • [45:38] Facts are extremely deep assumptions

  • [47:35] Managing the uncertainty

  • [52:00] Using past experiences to make assumptions for the future.

  • [53:50] Financial costs of buying into ideas on the platform

  • [56:02] How to use the idea market platform

  • [58:12] Advice to those who haven’t joined crypto yet

  • [1:01:38] Putting your money on Twitter personalities.

  • [1:04:31] How to get in touch with Mike and James

  • [1:06:47] Idea Market as an income stream

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]]><![CDATA[How I Discovered My Next Book Project (#26)]]>https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/how-i-discovered-my-next-book-project-b12https://www.hegemonmedia.com/p/how-i-discovered-my-next-book-project-b12Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMTAnnouncing my next book. In this solo episode, I explain how I chose my next project, what I discovered creating it, and why it might be the boldest project yet.

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