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The Worst of All Possible Worlds

The Worst of All Possible Worlds

By: Josh Boerman A.J. Ditty and Brian Alford
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The first and only podcast bringing you weekly case studies in the pop culture of a dying empire. Every Wednesday, co-hosts Josh, Brian, and A.J. dissect an artifact of popular culture, breaking down how its narrative choices reflect or subvert the reactionary political project. From video games to movies to theater to an apparently infinite supply of evangelical Christian radio drama, we expose the machinations of the worst of all possible worlds in order to figure out how to build a better one. Also, we have bits.Copyright 2021-22 TWOAPW. All rights reserved. Art Science Fiction Social Sciences
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  • 234 - Bernard After Reading (feat. Brooke from I Hate James Dobson) [Whit’s Endless Summer 51]
    Apr 1 2026

    Brooke from the I Hate James Dobson podcast joins the lads in Odyssey for further adventures in local access television, getting boils in the land of Uz, and the increasingly diabolical schemes of the Novacom Corporation. Topics include the questionable accent choices, the dubious ethics of Whit’s latest invention, and what it means to craft a serialized plot where you rail against the evils of teaching kids about pollution.

    I Hate James Dobson: Join therapists Jake (a former Evangelical) and Brooke (who knows almost nothing about Evangelical culture) as they read and tear apart Dobson’s works. Get ready to laugh, cry, and rip your hair out as we explore the very many reasons why I Hate James Dobson.

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    Media Referenced in this Episode:

    • Adventures in Odyssey
    • #317: “B-TV: Envy”
    • #419: “Another Man’s Shoes”
    • #399: “Bernard and Job”
    • #460: “Nova Rising”
    • “The Disturbing Views of God and Suffering in the Book of Job” by Bart D. Ehrman. Misquoting Jesus Podcast with Bart D. Ehrman #75. April 23rd, 2025.
    • “The Historical Context of the Book of Job” by Edward L. Greenstein. Yale University Press. August 5th, 2020.
    • “Speaking Truth to Power, Job Accuses God of Being Unjust” by Edward L. Greenstein. The Torah.com.

    TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com

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    2 hrs and 36 mins
  • 233 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 [Part 2] (feat. Joe Kassabian)
    Mar 25 2026

    THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall

    Joe Kassabian (Lions Led by Donkeys) rejoins the lads in their fight against the Paintress they cover the final two acts of Sandfall Interactive’s hit 2025 grief simulator: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Topics include the importance of le family, Monoco’s feet collect-a-thon, and what it means to use art as a balm for one’s grief and, more importantly, when to let that art go.

    Joe Kassabian: Bluesky

    Lions Led by Donkeys: The Lions Led By Donkeys podcast is a military history podcast for laughing at the worst military failures, inept commanders, and crazy stories from throughout the history of human conflict.

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    Media Referenced in this Episode:

    • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Sandfall Interactive. 2025.

    TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com

    Interstitial: “Expedition 32 ½: Tatienne” // Written by A.J. Ditty // feat. Eleanor Philips as “Tatienne”, David Arsmstrong as “Gaston”, and A.J. Ditty as “Esquie/Verso”

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    29 mins
  • 232 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 [Part 1] (feat. Joe Kassabian)
    Mar 18 2026

    Joe Kassabian (Lions Led by Donkeys) and the lads throw on their expedition armbands and make for the Paintress as they cover the first act of Sandfall Interactive’s hit 2025 French simulator: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Topics include the AI controversy, Ubu Roi, and what it means to make a game that finds the clair in the obscur.

    Preorder Joe’s Upcoming Book The Highlands Burn here!!!

    Joe Kassabian: Bluesky

    Lions Led by Donkeys: The Lions Led By Donkeys podcast is a military history podcast for laughing at the worst military failures, inept commanders, and crazy stories from throughout the history of human conflict.

    Patreon // Youtube // Spotify // Apple Podcasts // Instagram

    Media Referenced in this Episode:

    • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Sandfall Interactive. 2025.
    • “After GOTY pull, Clair Obscur devs draw line in sand over AI: 'Everything will be made by humans by us'” by Patricia Hernandez. Polygon. December 24th, 2025.
    • “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Lead Writer talks Story, Ending, and More” by Game Maker's Notebook
    • Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Sandfall Interactive Q&A by Sushi
    • “Interview Clair Obscur Expedition 33 : ‘On ne s'attendait pas à une réception aussi énorme’” by Par Kelma. Gamekult. August 28th, 2024.

    TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com

    Interstitial: “Gaston Garbageman’s Gommage-Proof Garbage Can” // Written by A.J. Ditty // feat. David Armstrong as “Gaston” and A.J. Ditty as “Citizen of Lumière”

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    3 hrs and 3 mins
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