Breaking Down: Collapse

Kory & Kellan

Apprehensive about the future? Like many, you likely have a gut feeling that things aren't quite right, but haven’t been able to place your finger on why. That feeling only grows with the increasing political tensions, economic uncertainty, natural disasters, and supply chain disruptions. What do all these challenges mean? And what will be the result of society’s current trajectory? “Breaking Down: Collapse” takes the complex concepts surrounding the ultimate collapse of modern industrial society and simplifies them so they’re easier to learn. The compelling evidence for our inevitable decline is introduced by collapse-aware Kory to his good friend, Kellan, who probably doesn’t realize what he signed up for! Skeptical? Gear up for a paradigm shift!

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January 20 · 20 min
Daily Episode 94 - US Collision Course with Violence
Is escalation inevitable - and where will it lead? Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 16 · 18 min
Daily Episode 93 - This Week in Fascism #12
See sources below: US justice department has released less than 1% of Epstein files, filing reveals | Jeffrey Epstein | The Guardian Justice Department Opens Criminal Probe Into Jerome Powell — Powell Responds. : r/law Q: Do you see any checks on your power on the world stage? Is there anything that could stop you? Trump: Yeah there's one thing, my own morality, my own mind. It's the only thing that can stop me. Q: Not international law? Trump: I don't need international law. : r/law Cop Used Flock to Wrongfully Accuse a Woman Then Refused to Look at Evidence That Exonerated Her, Body Camera Shows Top DOJ Officials Resign After Being Cut Off From Renee Good Killing Probe | Common Dreams JD Vance on ICE agent who killed US citizen : “He is protected by absolute immunity. He was doing his job.” : r/law Please dissect the legality in this statement : r/law gov.uscourts.mnd.230268.1.0.pdf Anti-Trump US reporter says she was offered job at ICE after ‘minimal vetting’ | ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) | The Guardian US military action in Iran may begin within 24 hours | The Jerusalem Post Trump Orders Top Army Officials to ‘Draw Up Plan’ to Invade Greenland: Report Greenland and Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meeting | Donald Trump News | Al Jazeera Court Rules Trump Can’t Force Citizenship Proof for Mail-In Registrations : r/law University to Pay $500,000 to Professor It Fired Over Charlie Kirk Post - The New York Times The Suicide Pact: What Happens the Moment We Touch Greenland… : r/complaints Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 15 · 15 min
Daily Episode 92 - Superbugs, Eco-Terrorism, and BOE?
I discuss 3 different current topics, from NOAA models predicting a 2026 BOE, to eco-terrorism in Germany, to growing concern over fungal infections. CFSv2 Climate model is forecasting a blue ocean event in September : r/collapse Arctic: Sea-Ice Concentration/Extent – Zachary Labe Eco-sabotage in Berlin leaves tens of thousands without power : r/collapse Thousands in Berlin Go Days Without Power and Cell Service After Cables Are Set on Fire - The New York Times Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 14 · 17 min
Daily Episode 91 - What if US Imperialism Succeeds?
We frequently hear about the immediate disaster possibilities of the current US Imperialism on display. What happens if the US succeeds and is momentarily strengthened through the efforts? Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 13 · 18 min
Daily Episode 90 - In Memoriam of Species Lost
2025 was marked with epic losses in the UK and worldwide - from dramatic numbers in certain species, to declared extinctions of others. Don't worry though, Donald Trump ensured it was a good year... for white collar criminals. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 12 · 15 min
Daily Episode 89 - January rain in the West
I reflect on the changes in weather since I was a kid, and the potential effects it has on the Western US. I read from a blog detailing some of the complaints of the lower basin states, and a quick update on the drought situation in Iran. Experts shed light on concerning phenomenon impacting half of US: 'Lowest level' January 1, 2026 – Coyote Gulch Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 9 · 19 min
Daily Episode 88 - This week in Fascism #11
This week in Fascism #11 Homan: “President Trump doesn’t have a limitation on his authority to make this country safe. There’s no limitation.” This is exactly how authoritarian regimes justify abuses of power. : r/law Trump says election should be canceled and warns there will be 'constitutional movement' - The Mirror US Withdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions, and Treaties that Are Contrary to the Interests of the United States – The White House Pentagon to cut Sen. Mark Kelly retirement pay over video: Hegseth Nervous Trump panics about impeachment if Republicans lose midterms - The Mirror US Department of Justice Violates Epstein Files Law By Failing to Inform Congress of Reasons Behind Redactions - MeidasTouch News Jessica Plichta, a 22-year-old anti-war protester, was arrested live on camera in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on January 3, 2026. She was speaking to a local news outlet about her opposition to U.S. military action related to Venezuela when police detained her while the broadcast was still ongoing. : r/law Another angle of ICE shooting woman in MN (1/7/2025) : r/law Here ICE are telling everyone was ran over and recovering in hospital… : r/law Ro Khanna, one of the first Democrats in Congress to do so, says "That ICE agent needs to be arrested. He needs to be prosecuted. He needs to be put on trial". : r/law Jacob Frey: "To ICE, get the f--- out of Minneapolis. We do not want you here. Your stated reason for being in this city is to create some kind of safety and you're doing exactly the opposite." : r/law US discussing options to acquire Greenland including using military - White House Cubans 'scared and nervous' after U.S. attack on Venezuela | Financial Post Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 8 · 20 min
Daily Episode 87 - Ours to Do
Climate "optimism" hasn't worked. We're nowhere near net 0 targets, emissions are growing, and we're barreling towards a world above 2 and 3 degree Celsius. Optimism isn't hoping for the best - it's working towards the best for what's in our control. What is "ours to do"? Was 2025 the year that business retreated from net zero? | Energy industry | The Guardian Record fossil fuel emissions in 2025 despite renewables buildout, report says : r/collapse The end of 2025 must be the end of the inane rule of climate ‘optimism’ - resilience Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 7 · 20 min
Daily Episode 86 - Dissecting Episode 8: "Climate Change"
The final installment of the look-back on the first 8 episodes. It's been fun for me to go back through them, and I hope it was insightful for you as well. Back to normal episodes tomorrow! Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 6 · 15 min
Daily Episode 85 - Dissecting Episode 7: "Political Turmoil"
I take a minute to rant about one way in which my views of collapse have changed over time, and then a quick discussion on episode 7. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 5 · 12 min
Daily Episode 84 - On the Venezuela Invasion
A couple of quick thoughts on the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 2 · 21 min
Daily Episode 83 - Dissecting Episode 6: "The Financial System"
What has changed in the world of our financial system since 2020? I dig in and reflect on that episode here. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 31, 2025 · 16 min
Daily Episode 82 - Dissecting Episode 5: "Catabolic Collapse"
Today we get back to looking at the first 8 episodes, specifically episode 5 and my thoughts on Catabolic Collapse, 5 years later. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 30, 2025 · 30 min
Daily Episode 81 - Approaching 2026 with Kellan
Kellan joins to discuss what we might expect to see in 2026. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 29, 2025 · 30 min
Daily Episode 80 - Reflecting on 2025 with Kellan (Part 2)
Kellan joined again for Part 2 of reflecting on some of the happenings in 2025. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 26, 2025 · 38 min
Daily Episode 79 - Reflecting on 2025 with Kellan (Part 1)
Kellan joins me on the podcast for the first time in over a year to discuss some of the happenings from 2025. This will be a multi-part episode. Apologies for any audio inconsistencies - getting two people on again mixes things up and I'm still not trying to spend hours editing :p Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 24, 2025 · 19 min
Daily Episode 78 - Dissecting Episode 4: "Limits to Growth"
My insights from episode 4 Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 23, 2025 · 15 min
Daily Episode 77 - Dissecting Episode 3: "Energy"
In this episode we revisit episode 3, and discuss how it combines perfectly with episode 2 (Complex Society) to highlight vulnerabilities in our system. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 22, 2025 · 14 min
Daily Episode 76 - Dissecting Episode 2: "Complex Society"
Continuing the exploration of the first 8 episodes, today we dive into episode 2. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2025 · 25 min
Daily Episode 75 - Dissecting Episode 1: "Introduction"
Today we take a look back at the pilot episode of the podcast to talk about inspirations for the podcast, along with some regrets or changes I'd make if I could go back. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.