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Theory Underground

Theory Underground

theory underground 60 Episodes Nov 2, 2026

Theory Underground is a lecture course and publishing platform aimed at working-class autodidacts and intellectual outsiders. Hosted by David McKerracher, it centers on small, focused, lecture-driven courses alongside public conversations with colleagues, co-instructors, and fellow travelers. The podcast version exists to make this niche material freely accessible to people who listen on earbuds rather than watch video. Episodes are deliberately variable in length and unedited, using the medium against its intended purposes. The content leans toward understanding the current political and intellectual situation after the exhaustion of existing movements, parties, and ideologies.

Episodes

Just Two Friends - Baudrillard and Virilio | Ft. Joshua Hansen
Just Two Friends - Baudrillard and Virilio | Ft. Joshua Hansen Nov 2, 2026 3958 Sneak Peak of the Hansen side of CMT III Enroll here: https://theoryunderground.com/cmt-iii
Our hot take on the Ethan Klein drama
Our hot take on the Ethan Klein drama Oct 30, 2026 4601 Enroll today for CMT III - The Problems of AI as Problems of Formation: https://theoryunderground.com/cmt-iii and back the Kickstarter while there's still time: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/canontcg/canon-tcg  
Don't Blame Your Phone | A Meditation on Attention with Simone Weil
Don't Blame Your Phone | A Meditation on Attention with Simone Weil Oct 29, 2026 1506 Enroll in CMT III here: https://theoryunderground.com/cmt-iii Thanks for listening! Thanks even more for liking, sharing, and commenting—whether it be something thoughtful or just for the algorithm. It definitely makes a difference. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘈𝘵 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬 From David McKerracher, a worker with earbuds, theorizing the future of meaningful work and real learning I research 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧
AI, Formation, and Critical Media Theory (New Course)
AI, Formation, and Critical Media Theory (New Course) Oct 26, 2026 8932 Enroll today: https://theoryunderground.com/cmt-iii
Presenting: Underground Theory Volume III
Presenting: Underground Theory Volume III Oct 17, 2026 6990 Get a copy of Underground Theory Volume III here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0HLH6W739 Also now available: Post-Left Theory by Tony Chamas of 1Dime and David McKerracher of Theory Underground https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HN674TD9 Thanks for listening! Thanks even more for liking, sharing, and commenting—whether it be something thoughtful or just for the algorithm. It definitely makes a dif
The Artistic Vision and Deep Philosophical Lore of Canon: TCG | Ft. Tyler Murphy
The Artistic Vision and Deep Philosophical Lore of Canon: TCG | Ft. Tyler Murphy Oct 14, 2026 8784 Calling all artists! If you like the vibe we're going for, you might be a good fit. We're a small, independent project with a modest budget per piece. In many parts of the world that budget is a fair rate for professional work, and if that's you, we can hire you now. If you're in the U.S., Canada, Europe, or anywhere with similar rates, we can't afford you yet. But if you'd like to contribute a pi
I still really can't believe it
I still really can't believe it Oct 12, 2026 1186 Get a copy of Underground Theory Volume III here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0HLH6W739 Also now available: Post-Left Theory by Tony Chamas of 1Dime and David McKerracher of Theory Underground https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HN674TD9   𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘈𝘵 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬 From David McKerracher, a worker with earbuds, theorizing the future of meaningful work and real learning I research 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧
Two hours after launch...
Two hours after launch... Oct 7, 2026 4042 This was recorded 2 hours after the campaign went live. We've come a long way since then! Check out the progress here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/canontcg/canon-tcg
Two hours after launch...
Two hours after launch... Oct 4, 2026 4042 I launched the Kickstarter and, within a half hour, saw that there was over $1,000 in pledges. Two hours later, we recorded this.  Check the Kickstarter out for yourself here:  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/canontcg/canon-tcg
What would you become, if you could reclaim your mornings?
What would you become, if you could reclaim your mornings? Sep 22, 2026 1379 Thanks for listening! Thanks even more for liking, sharing, and commenting—whether it be something thoughtful or just for the algorithm. It definitely makes a difference. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘈𝘵 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬 From David McKerracher, a worker with earbuds, theorizing the future of meaningful work and real learning I research 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬, bridging manual labor and the life of the
Rootless Cosmopolitan Tells All
Rootless Cosmopolitan Tells All Sep 18, 2026 2949 Post Left Theory coming October 15th. Sign up to the Kickstarter today ahead of the launch for opportunities to win rare cards! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/canontcg/canon-tcg Thanks for listening! Thanks even more for liking, sharing, and commenting—whether it be something thoughtful or just for the algorithm. It definitely makes a difference. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘈𝘵 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬 From Da
A Society of Alcoholics | Three Cheers for Wendell Berry | Ft. The Maurin Academy
A Society of Alcoholics | Three Cheers for Wendell Berry | Ft. The Maurin Academy Sep 17, 2026 6753 Check out the Maurin Academy here: https://www.youtube.com/@themaurinacademy4995 Thanks for listening! Thanks even more for liking, sharing, and commenting—whether it be something thoughtful or just for the algorithm. It definitely makes a difference. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: 𝘛𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘈𝘵 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬 From David McKerracher, a worker with earbuds, theorizing the future of meaningful work and real learning I re

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