Critical Wade Theory
I'll talk about everything from politics to entertainment and philosophy. I'm also a part-time entertainment writer and working-class from the UP of Michigan, so that might come up occasionally. Oh, and I make weird experimental music and sometimes host a college radio show.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 14 minutes
- Episodes
- 588
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
CWT353: Does this sound like AI-generated text to you?
These very human-sounding sentences were not simply written by AI, but that didn't matter to an AI-driven AI text detector.
Also, more music, movie, and TV-related content will be coming to this pod…
Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 4); Quadruple D of the Week: Benjamin Netanyahu
Despite a potential ceasefire agreement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of backtracking on certain terms, particularly regarding the list of Palestinian prisoners to be relea…
CWT352: OVERVIEW, X-Men's 'Till Death Do Us Part' & 'The Unstoppable Juggernaut' w/Troutface as guest
We discuss Morph, Mr. Sinister, Wolverine, Cyclops, Juggernaut. etc. I alo get pervy about a certain moment featuring Rogue.
![CWT351: The Shadows of the Bog [A 'Wade's Spooky Fun-Time' Story]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/19499072/19499072-1736634458245-282083ab1b8d5.jpg)
CWT351: The Shadows of the Bog [A 'Wade's Spooky Fun-Time' Story]
Tonight, we bring you a tale of the bog — a place where the air is heavy, the ground is treacherous, and not everything is what it seems.
CWT350: REVIEW: Channel Zero (TV series) s1e1: You Have to Go Inside
If you're a fan of unsettling psychological horror that lingers in your mind long after the credits roll, Channel Zero is a series worth exploring. This anthology horror show aired on Syfy from 2016…
Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 3); Quadruple D of the Week: Trump the Expansionist Clown
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed a strong interest in expanding U.S. control over Greenland and the Panama Canal, even suggesting the possibility of using military force to achieve these ob…
CWT349: The Art of Innovation: From Chaos to Structure
A fundamental principle of creativity: having raw materials —stories, emotions, experiences — and turning them into something meaningful. Creativity doesn’t follow strict rules but thrives on synthes…
CWT348: Unfair Advantage: What Happens When a Lawyer Is Too Good?
Imagine a lawyer so good, so unbeatable, that their involvement guarantees victory in court. What should the justice system do to ensure fairness in such a scenario?
CWT347: The Odds of Survival – Humanity, Nature, and the Chaotic World Around Us
Today, we’re diving deep into two intertwined topics: the intricate ecosystems that live within and around us, and the factors shaping the odds of humanity's survival in the next millennium.
CWT346: "What If the Sun Disappeared for Just a Second?" / Tricks of Light + Darkness
Today, we're tackling a mind-bending scenario: What would happen if the Sun—the very heart of our Solar System—disappeared for just one second? Would it be a cosmic hiccup or the beginning of a celes…
CWT345: Mark Twain - Humor as Critique
Twain, often dubbed the "father of American literature," was a master at wielding humor to critique social norms, institutions, and humanity itself. However, not all his words land comfortably in mod…
Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 2); Quadruple D of the Week: Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, has been involved in several high-profile scandals over the years. The biggest and most consequential of these scandals (aside from the ge…
CWT344: Revisiting the West: Doc (1971) and the Truths Behind the Myths
Today, we’re saddling up for a trip to the Wild West—but not the one of white hats, clear-cut heroes, and saloon duels. We’re talking about Doc, a 1971 revisionist Western that reimagines the Gunfigh…
CWT343: The Essence of the Liberal-Conservative Divide Today
Today, we’re tackling a topic that’s both urgent and nuanced: What is the essence of the liberal-conservative divide in the United States today?
CWT342: Reel History – The Truth Behind the Screen
Why is historical accuracy important in films? Movies have this incredible power to transport us to other times and places, but with that power comes responsibility. Let’s dive into why getting the f…
![CWT341: The Life-Career Checkpoint [A 'Wade's Spooky Fun-Time' Story]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/19499072/19499072-1734647473873-75c486cd8f2b9.jpg)
CWT341: The Life-Career Checkpoint [A 'Wade's Spooky Fun-Time' Story]
Here I unravel the stories that hide in the shadows of the everyday. Tonight’s tale is one of ambition, discovery, and the unseen dangers that come with unlocking potential. It’s called “The Life-Car…
Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (Ep. 1); Quadruple D of the Week: Matt Gaetz
Welcome to Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards! The podcast where we take a deep dive into the most absurd, scandalous, and downright baffling antics of our so-called leaders and public figures.…
CWT340: No Pun Intended (Or Was It?) - Wit, Sarcasm, and the Art of Communication
Improving your ability to convey humor might improve your communication in general...and your life overall. Here is what I have gathered as the best ways to do all of that.
CWT339: How Friday the 13th (1980) Redefined Fear...Or Whatever.
Friday the 13th (1980) is a seminal American slasher film that became one of the most iconic entries in the horror genre.
(Yes, I said "seminal." Tee-hee!)
CWT338: Racism: The Complexities of Relativity and Perception
Today’s topic delves into a provocative idea: what if racism is a ‘relative’ experience? How might this perspective change the way we discuss race, power, and inequality? Together, we’ll unpack the i…