Uncolonized

This week on Uncolonized, Gavin Stephens and Daniel Grant dive into the media’s favorite zombie narrative: the “silent majority.” Every election cycle, pundits and pollsters act like it’s a shocking new revelation—but this trope is as old as Nixon. We unpack the latest reincarnation of it, featuring the supposed shift of white male Gen Z voters to the right, particularly towards Trump. Are they really shifting—or just revealing who they’ve always been?Plus, in our Patreon-exclusive episode, we get into a viral story about a woman who dated a string of far-right men. What she discovered about their views, emotional development, and how they perform masculinity says a lot about the culture we’re in.👉 Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92iotrec96g 👉 Get the full uncensored conversation on Patreon: patreon.com/theuncolonizedTopics covered include:The myth of the centrist Gen Z white male voterPolitical amnesia in mainstream mediaWhy the “silent majority” narrative is a smokescreenInsights from dating the far-rightEmotional repression and conservative identity

This week, Daniel and Gavin dissect Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17, using Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of cultural capital to examine who gets to be seen as an “auteur” in the public imagination — and who doesn’t. We explore how race, class, and symbolic capital shape legitimacy in the film world, questioning why specific creators are celebrated as geniuses while others are sidelined, regardless of the quality of their work.Through Bourdieu’s lens, we look at the cinematic “field” as a battleground, where recognition isn’t just about talent — it’s about access to networks, education, prestige, and whiteness as an unspoken default. Mickey 17 becomes a springboard for unpacking how cultural power is produced and maintained in the West and how directors like Bong Joon Ho disrupt those norms — even while subtly reabsorbed into them.🎬 Mickey 17 (2025) – Film DetailsDirector & Writer: Bong Joon HoBased on: Mickey7 by Edward AshtonCast:Robert PattinsonNaomi AckieMark RuffaloToni ColletteSteven Yeun(Full cast list available above or on IMDb)Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, Plan B EntertainmentRuntime: 137 minutesBudget: $118 millionBox Office Gross: $127.3 million

Uncolonized - Episode 19: You Can’t Take It With YouThis week on Uncolonized, Gavin Stephens talks about losing his stuff in a fire—and not in a metaphorical, "finding yourself" way. Like, literally. Gone. Every DVD, vinyl, collectible—poof. So now I'm living in the future: a full-on subscription-based model for everything I used to own. Yay capitalism.I get into what it means to live in a consumer-based society where we don’t own anything anymore—except debt, anxiety, and maybe a Spotify playlist. I also explore the deeper truth that none of this stuff really goes with us when it’s all said and done. Death: the ultimate unsubscribe.It’s capitalism, it’s comedy, it’s mildly traumatic—but hey, at least it’s ad-free... sort of.🔗 Support us on Patreon (because podcasts don’t burn): patreon.com/theuncolonized📸 Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes stuff (that still exists): instagram.com/uncolonizedpodcast📚 Join our book club and pretend we’re intellectuals together: fable.co/club/uncolonized-podcast-with-gavin-stephens-493127919001

This week, it's just me, Gavin Stephens, diving into a bizarre but growing phenomenon—Canadians who actually want the U.S. to annex Canada. I break down the authoritarian mindset behind this and why some Canadians are in complete denial about Trump’s influence (inspired by this article).This is just Part 1—get the full conversation by joining our Patreon. Plus, if you’re into deep dives on decolonial thought, politics, and society, join our book club on Fable.

This week on Uncolonized, I sit down with comedian, activist, and host Derek Forgie (MTV, Just For Laughs, CBC) to discuss his new project, Parties Over. His podcast and show explore what it takes to bridge the growing divide between left and right in politics. Can real dialogue exist beyond the echo chambers? What does true common ground even look like? Derek and I break it all down in real-time.Follow Derek and Parties Over: 🔹 TikTok 🔹 InstagramSupport Uncolonized: 💰 Join our Patreon for exclusive content: patreon.com/theuncolonized 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @uncolonizedpod

In this solo episode, Gavin breaks down the latest political spectacle—Trump letting his mask slip and Zelenskyy failing to navigate the game of politics. Under late-stage capitalism, the pretension is gone, exposing the raw mechanics of power, media manipulation, and imperialism. What happens when the illusion of leadership crumbles? Gavin unpacks it all with his signature insight and humour.Catch the full unfiltered discussion in Part 2 on Patreon: patreon.com/theuncolonized

In this episode of Uncolonized, Gavin Stephens and Daniel Grant dive into Captain America: Brave New World, breaking down the political and social implications of the film. What does it mean to have a Black Captain America in today's world? How does the film tackle race, power, and patriotism? We get into all of it, plus our expectations for Anthony Mackie’s take on the shield.Directed by Julius Onah, Captain America: Brave New World stars Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, Carl Lumbly, Shira Haas, and Danny Ramirez.Patreon Exclusive: Over on our Patreon, Gavin shares a wild story about being confronted at one of his shows—by a group that seems pretty cozy with the convoy movement. You don’t want to miss it! Subscribe now: patreon.com/theuncolonized.

This week on Uncolonized, host Gavin Stephens sits down with Nichole Henderson, a registered psychotherapist (BA, SSW, MACP) and founder of Yellow Chair Therapy. Together, they dive into the realities of ADHD in adults—especially those who go undiagnosed for years. They explore the challenges of late diagnosis, how ADHD manifests differently in marginalized communities, and the urgent need for affordable mental health care.Tune in for an insightful and necessary conversation on mental health, neurodiversity, and the barriers to proper diagnosis and treatment.🔗 Learn more about Nichole’s work at Yellow Chair Therapy.