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We're back! Niko and I recorded this episode way back in January, but I didn't get around to editing it until six months later. Sorry for the delay. In this episode we cover the famines of the 19th century and the radical political movements that arose in there wake. We wrap up with the 1916 Easter Rising, where the story picks up once again in Part 3. Some Sources: Thomas Francis Meagher Guinnane, T. and R. Miller. “The Limits to Land Reform: The Land Acts in Ireland, 1870–1909*.” Economic Development and Cultural Change 45 (1997): 591 - 612. Ian McBride (8 November 2001). History and Memory in Modern Ireland. Cambridge University Press Bardon, James (2005). A History of Ulster: New Updated Edition Sir Charles Gavan Duffy. Four Years of Irish History, 1845-1849. Cassell, Petter, Galpin, 1883. Harvard University

Season 2, episode 2 - the first schmizm panel show! (unless you count that Star Wars one, lol)  With all that's been going on this year, I have been thinking a lot about non-violence and social change topics which I studied in depth years ago. So I brought together a few of the people (Niko Aberle, Jana Wipf, Ryan Knight) that I used to talk to about peace, justice, and revolution when I was in college (the first time) to discuss the morality and efficacy of nonviolence. We recorded this not long after the Capitol Hill Riot, so we spent some time speculating about that strange event. More information has come out in the past week, and I'm sure even more will be known later as well. If you want better analysis of that whole affair, listen to Q-Anon Anonymous, or one of the several news shows. At the end of this recording Ryan suggested this episode be dedicated to Patrick Van Inwegen. Patrick was a beloved professor who taught and mentored all four of us who passed away last year from cancer. I know he would be glad to hear that we are continuing to debate non-violent defense and conflict resolution, although I'm certain he would dismantle all of the justifications Niko and I made for the violent revolutions of the past. He is also the one who brought me to Ireland and introduced me to the people working toward a lasting peace there. Parts 2 & 3 of the Ireland episode will be finished soon.  Enjoy this first panel show, and feel free to contact me at schmizms@gmail.com to me know if you want to hear more of them,  If you want to be on the show, or if you want to suggest a topic. Articles referenced:  https://anabaptisthistorians.org/2017/09/28/can-violence-build-gods-kingdom/  https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2016/01/18/how-the-world-is-proving-mlk-right-about-nonviolence/

It's Schmizm Season 2 baby! In the first episode back from our long hiatus, I sat down with Niko Aberle to talk about all of Irish history. In this episode we cover everything from the stone age through the 1798 Uprising.  From religious conflicts to the origins of capitalism and colonization, the Irish story is integral to world history. Stay tuned for the following episode in which we discuss Home Rule, Land Reform, Independence, Civil War, and The Troubles. Follow Niko on Twitter @nikoaberle Sources: Prehistoric Genocide in Ireland? Arrival of Celts in Ireland Catholic Encyclopedia St. Palladius Britannica St Columba The Copyright war Library Ireland Smyth, Jim. "The Men of No Popery: The Origins of the Orange Order." History Ireland 3, no. 3 (1995): 48-53. Accessed October 17, 2020. http://www.jstor.org/stable/27724271. Further Recommended Reading: Ian McBride (8 November 2001). History and Memory in Modern Ireland. Cambridge University Press Bardon, James (2005). A History of Ulster: New Updated Edition

We're introducing a new miniseries on The Schmizm where my partner Faith and I talk about micronations. On these episodes, I will present a new backyard republic, imaginary kingdom, or libertarian tax scam island to Faith in a shorter Schmizm. We are starting with the Hutt River Province, one of the original modern micronations. Learn how a fight over wheat quotas turned into a 50 year project questioning the legitimacy of the Australian government and even led to the US Navy seizing a ship in Hong Kong. For sources, and some great bonus content, subscribe on patreon.com/schmizm

Kicking off Australia month here on the Schmizm, I sat down with Maddie Berrill in Brunswick, VIC to talk about the 1955 labor party split. We cover the origins of the labor movement in Australia and how that connects to the racist, anti -catholic, and anti-communist history of the nation. Why do all of the center left parties suck so much? Why is the left so bad at keeping it's petty bickering from ruining any chance of working class politics? What is a "jolly swagman" ? All of these questions and more will be answered today. Original music by Dakota Bauman Sources and bonus content can be found at patreon.com/schmizm

Wow, what a time eh? This is a regular episode of the show where we talk about the Gadsden Purchase, or the Mesarilla Treaty as it's known in Mexico. Pat Brewer called in from Tucson to talk about how the US extorted Mexico for the last piece of the mainland US in order to move some trains. This one is a hall of fame for the most insane slave owners in US history - Polk, Calhoun, Davis, Walker, the gangs all here. This podcast was recorded a month ago, so we don't talk about the protests. I'm sure you'll hear my thoughts on that later. Solidarity with everyone demanding some accountability from the government. Show up or donate money. Check patreon.com/schmizm for sources and bonus content

DISCLAIMER: This is a comedy podcast. I am not a journalist. All implications about persons now living are intended for entertainment only. On this episode, Chris G joins me to learn about the Paypal Mafia - a group of tech pioneers that navigated the dot com crash to become the masters of our modern economy. Every tech company you have heard of has probably been touched by the diaspora from Paypal. We take a deeper dive into Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman, and others toward the end to really understand these weirdos who are all too smart by half. Enjoy! Original music from Garbage Kills Bears. For sources and bonus content, check out patreon.com/schmizm

Content Warning: POLITICS! On this episode, I'm joined by Mara Baldwin to talk about the 1968 presidential primary and the formation of the modern Democratic and Republican parties. I think there are a lot of parallels between what happened in 1968 and what is happening today with the Democratic Party ignoring a huge surge of youth energy in favor of progressive politics and instead, inserted an unpopular establishment figure. Spoiler alert - the Democrats lose! Take note liberals. Check out patreon.com/schmizm for sources and bonus content. Original music from Dakota Bauman "Garbage Kills Bears" on Soundcloud

Sorry for the delay on new episodes. This one was a doozy, both to research and to edit. The internet cut out, Patrick's computer crashed, etc. This episode we're talking Popes! I saw the Two Popes and got obsessed with the first time a pope resigned and how it split Europe in two. Almost all of this is sourced from the Catholic Encyclopedia. Please nobody tell Netflix how many clips from their movie I used (CREATIVE LICENSE, I THINK). For early access to new episodes and all of the bonus content that is on the way, subscribe at patreon.com/schmizm you may even get to be on the show (if you want to).

On this schmizm, I am once again joined by Dana LeRoy (in person this time) to discuss the still unresolved Cypriot schizm of 1974. From the Ottomans, to the British, to Turkey and the EU. Listen all the way through for a lengthy political discussion about the future of the Eastern Mediterranean. See patreon.com/schmizm for sources and bonus content!

This week we're talking Canada once again. We discuss the history of European claims to the Oregon/Columbia Territory from Russia to Spain to the US and UK. Pig wars, beaver guitars, shipwrecks, this one has it all. Check out patreon.com/schmizm for sources

This week (month, whatever) on the Schmizm, I sat down with Dana LeRoy to talk about East Timor. The audio quality aint great, but I'm learning. Original music from Dakota Bauman. See Patreon.com/schmizm for sources

This week (shut up) on The Schmizm, Niko joins me to learn about the family at the heart of both Democratic and Republican politics in the western states. From Mormon pioneers to integration, conservation, and eventually the tea party and #resistance, these big boys have their hand in it all. We're back in the swing of things with all the audio kinks worked out and things can only get better. Enjoy! Check out patreon.com/schmizm for more content