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176: Russell Brand’s Man Stans

176: Russell Brand’s Man Stans

FromConspirituality


176: Russell Brand’s Man Stans

FromConspirituality

ratings:
Length:
80 minutes
Released:
Oct 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Women journalists spend years meticulously investigating, corroborating and fact-checking allegations that Russell Brand is a serial sex offender. The result? A 6600-word masterpiece of survivor-centered concision, battle-tested by a legion of editors and lawyers.
But the manosphere responds! With logorrheic defenses, conspiracy theories, and rationalizations. Peak posting through it.
We look at choice man-stan statements from Charles Eisenstein (RFK Jr’s Director of Messaging), and psychonaut Daniel Pinchbeck. We also look at a pre-allegations interview Brand did with meditation guru Jack Kornfield to learn more about how Brand has ingratiated himself to wellness entrepreneurs flattered by his attention. 
Show Notes
BBC and police begin inquiries as Russell Brand faces more claims 
‘Jimmy Savile police unit’ helps Met with Russell Brand investigation 
Russell Brand quizzed by cops 9 YEARS ago over claims he sexually assaulted masseuse and treated her 'like a prostitute'
On Mobs, Cults, and Russell Brand - Charles Eisenstein 
Brand and Circuses - Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter 
Open Letter to Russell Brand — Daniel Pinchbeck's Newsletter
A Cultural Crucible - Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter  
Alyssa Milano on the #MeToo movement: 'We're not going to stand for it any more'
Writer blames ‘predatory’ ways on women | Page Six  
#6 - Abusing Power: Taking Predatory Daniel Pinchbeck At His Word  
We Refuse to Endorse Daniel Pinchbeck as a Credible Voice in the Psychedelic Movement  
Community, Transparency and Accountability—Dr. Ann Gleig in conversation with Egyoku Nakao Roshi & Tenku Ruff Roshi  
Jack Kornfield (Morality, Spirituality & AI) - Stay Free with Russell Brand
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Released:
Oct 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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