Critical Defiance

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Hey, Defiant crew.

You know how we feel about standing still? Yeah, not really our vibe. We love a good status quo... but only as a target.

So, we’ve got some huge news. Critical Defiance is packing its bags, but we’re not just moving—we’re leveling up.

We’re beyond thrilled to announce we’re expanding our forces and finding our new home at… (drumroll, please)...

🌊 Counterwave Radio 🌊

Think of it as the next stage of our evolution. It’s everything you came here for—all the critical takes on media hype, political spin, and pop culture nonsense—but now coming straight to your earbuds.

We’re bringing the crew over to Counterwave (shoutout to Neils, BobbySox, and Bill!) to keep cutting through the noise with real facts, smart takes, and yeah, a healthy dose of humor.

It’s the same mission we've always had: helping you think for yourself and kickstarting a new kind of conversation for a freer, smarter America. We're just grabbing a shiny new microphone to do it.

So, this is it. We’re shutting down the lights here on Tumblr, but the party is just getting started over at Counterwave.

Find us, follow us, and subscribe at our new tumblr home:

➡️ https://www.tumblr.com/counterwaveradio ⬅️

Stop staring at this post and come hang out. We’ve got a lot to talk about.

Hey, ‘Critical Defiance’ crew! We’ve been working on something new—an evolution, you might say. Because in a world that’s constantly trying to shout you down, you don’t just defy the wave… you become the counterwave. We’re incredibly excited to finally tease our future home: Counterwave Radio. This is the next step for us. It’s where we’ll keep taking on the media hype and political spin, but…

In this special Halloween mini-episode, our own Bill Quaresimo reads The Raven, by Edgar Allan Poe. Check it out on our site or your favorite podcast platform. Enjoy!

The Evolution of Spooky Season: From Ancient Rites to Modern Frights In this special episode of Critical Defiance, hosts Bobby Sox, Bill, and Neils explore the mysterious and macabre evolution of Halloween. They delve into the ancient roots of the holiday, from the pagan festival of Samhain to its transformation through Roman influences and medieval traditions like Soul Cakes. The hosts also…

In the second part of the series Class Warfare: The Fight You Didn’t Know You Inherited, the discussion continues on class stratification in American society, the widening wealth gap, and how powerful elites manipulate public perception. The episode delves into the origins and evolution of the ‘pull yourself up by your bootstraps’ mentality, scapegoating of minority groups, and financial…

In part one of a two-part episode, the hosts focus on the theme of class warfare. They discuss their personal experiences with societal class structures, the impact of wage stagnation, and the growing wealth gap. The episode features a deeper analysis of class warfare, touching on historical contexts, the systemic nature of capitalism, and the influence of political decisions on economic…

In this week’s episode of Critical Defiance, the hosts announce substantial changes based on listener feedback. The show will shift from reactionary news takes to more educational and discussion-oriented content. Episodes will be released bi-weekly instead of weekly to ensure higher quality content and guest bookings. Additionally, the team emphasizes community-building by launching a Discord server and planning more interactive features like polls and surveys.

We're excited to announce our brand new Discord community—a space for podcast listeners and friends to connect, discuss episodes, share ideas, get exclusive updates, and hang out with other fans. Whether you want to talk about current events, technology, politics, or just meet like-minded folks—you’re welcome!

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