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(In bed with) the Russians

Yasha & Evgenia
Tooth Enamel
Jewish Politics
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Relationships
Jatlag Festival
Biden
Political Identity
US Government
French Government
Sci-Fi Horror Genre
Comedy Zombie Film
Dental Health
Domestic Life
Mushrooms
Sleep Patterns
Muhammur
Democratic Party
Yeltsin
Zionism
LGBTQ+ Rights In Russia

THE NEFARIOUS RUSSIANS POD. We are from your future. www.nefariousrussians.com

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Posting the Q&A Will Menaker and I did after Pistachio Wars screened in NYC’s Roxy Cinema on November 6th, 2025.

Chinatown made flesh, insane consumerism, our dead ender industrial civilization, people worked to death so that a few can live in Beve... more

We get back into our old groove of recording right before bed. We talk movies. Specifically we talk about the horrible, senile sequel to the genius original Spinal Tap. Nobody asked for this film. Nobody wanted this film. And really, you can barely c... more

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Recent Guests

Dmitriy Khvorostov
Guest from Moscow, sharing insights on political ideologies
Episode: What Russians think about the American Right w/Artur Dugin
Bruce Joel Rubin
Academy Award-winning screenwriter and meditation teacher
Episode: Ghost
Greg Grandin
Historian and author known for his critique of American foreign policy.
Author of "The End of Myth"
Episode: Cannibalistic America w/Greg Grandin
Andrew Kay
Writer and editor who has published a piece in Harper's Magazine about OCD.
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Episode: We are all sick in the head now
John Ganz
Discusses political and economic shifts in post-Cold War America
Episode: American Identity Crisis w/John Ganz
Joe Costello
Returning guest with insights into politics and history
Episode: The Industrial Revolution Killed Democracy w/Joe Costello
Branko Milanovic
An economist and expert on global inequality
World Bank
Episode: Red Bourgeoisie w/Branko Milanovic
Jacob Silverman
Journalist covering the cryptocurrency sector
Episode: Shitcoins for shitocracy w/Jacob Silverman
Alexander Melamid
A prolific Soviet artist known for his work with the duo Komar & Melamid.
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Episode: Art Church w/Alexander Melamid

Hosts

Jean
Co-host of the podcast providing insights on Russian culture and geopolitical discussions.
Yash
Co-host of the podcast, engaging in critical discourse on political themes and cultural narratives.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • Unfortunate

    Came for the Red Scare takedown, left because Evgenia Kovda said that you can’t make great art unless you have kids and lost her mind when others disagreed. I have no patience for snobbery from homophobes.

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    twyla tharp
    United States7 months ago
  • Bitter Bear

    If you truly believed the quality of life is so much better in Russia you’d probably be living there now. You’re acting like a Bitter Bear from the Past. It’s tough being an artist and you can’t hack it right now. But don’t get discouraged. You can do it!

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    80'sVillager
    United States7 months ago
  • Fair or Foul

    It was most uncharitable for Anna to refer to you as those two R’s especially after you had covered her in two of your best episodes. In her defense you had professed daily tears for Gaza during Biden’s term only to revel with glee in Trump’s success in tanking the market and tearing up the US constitution as he expels Palestinians from US and Gaza.

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    80'sVillager
    United States8 months ago
  • Boring and pointless

    Russians in America babbling about things they should have nothing to do with. Utterly boring and irrelevant

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    TeoGeogreGrah
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Gasda v Gaza

    Gasda? Really? How did you not laugh in his face? What a pretentious Trump bumping grifter! Teaching was too much work for him and his plays were cringeworthy but he hit paydirt with a right wing grift waving the flag for Trump’s “viral administration.” No tears for Gaza?

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    80'sVillager
    United States10 months ago

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Overall, the combination of personal narratives and broader geopolitical themes resonates with audiences seeking a more nuanced understanding of contemporary issues.
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There are some critiques regarding the occasional lack of organization in discussions, but the insights are generally valued for their depth and relevance.

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What Russians think about the American Right w/Artur Dugin
Q: What do you know about the new right?
Khvorostov shares that figures like Curtis Yarvin are well-known in Russian academic circles, particularly among students and professors.
Ghost
Q: How do you feel your LSD trip and meditation practice have influenced your writing?
My experiences have helped me to gain insight and inspiration, but it's also about understanding the essence of being and the journey of spirituality.
We are all sick in the head now
Q: How did you think of the story? Why did you think of going to a convention and writing about it?
As a writer with personal experience of OCD, Andrew Kay sought to explore the disorder's social and technological implications, especially noting that during the pandemic, the behaviors typical of OCD have become widespread.
The Russians and the Norwegians
Q: Why the hell we don't live in Moscow?
They discuss their sensitivity to the psychological landscape in Russia, feeling overwhelmed by darkness and negativity, which impacts their well-being.

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The episodes present a thoughtful and often humorous examination of contemporary Russian and American political landscapes, notably reflecting on historical influences and current controversies. Topics range from critiques of intellectual elitism, discussions on cultural dynamics, and insightful commentary on political influencers to observances on society's response to crises such as war and political upheaval. Notably, there is a strong emphasis on the intersection of personal narratives with broader geopolitical issues, offering audiences unique perspectives not commonly highlighted in mainstream discussions.

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