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
CWT261: TV Review: Manifest "Pilot" [Also, Tell Me YOUR Travel Stories]
Here is my review of the pilot episode of TV series "Manifest," and I also talk about my limited flight experiences...and may be interested in hearing about YOUR experiences flying.
CWT260: W/guest Carlos Rafael Rivera, composer for Netflix's 'Griselda'
I spoke with Carlos Rafael Rivera about his score for the Netflix miniseries "Griselda." Rivera is a two-time Emmy-winner and a Grammy winner. We talk about how true crime and horror shows are always…
CWT259: Breaking the Cycle: Understanding and Overcoming Poor Personal and Political Choices
In this thought-provoking podcast episode, I delve into the complex reasons why some individuals consistently make bad choices in life, even when they are aware of the consequences. From psychologic…
CWT258: "BBQ Brawl" TV recommendation / My quick BBQ meal idea
Just wanted to make a quick episode about a topic I have never covered before: BBQ, and a BBQ TV show.
Yes, BBQ. I know, I know, the world's falling apart and there are far bigger issues I could be …
CWT257: Tales from the Crypt REVIEW: 'The Man Who Was Death' (w/guest Ryan Wainio)
I got my brother on to chat about the classic series premiere of Tales from the Crypt, titled "The Man Who Was Death." The episode is an electrifying good time! (Hopefully the podcast episode is, too…
CWT256: The Endless Loop: Humanity's Dance with Exploitation and the Absurdities Within
In this episode, I unravel the perpetual cycle of humanity's exploitation of nature, examining the four fundamental elements: economic exploitation, religious manipulation, the military-industrial co…
CWT255: Gremlins 2: The New Batch – Chaos in the Big Apple and Beyond
Join me in this episode as we dive into the 1990 American comedy horror film "Gremlins 2: The New Batch," directed by Joe Dante and produced by Michael Finnell. We explore the film's mix of horror, c…
CWT254: Jolene Blalock: From Vulcan to Maxim, A Stellar Star Trek Babe
I objectify a Vulcan.
CWT253: Navigating the Abyss: Unraveling the Threads of Meaning in a Conflicted World
There’s a reason I could only go so far in giving you the exact definition of myself. It's similar to why, no matter how hard and try, there is no truly universal answer I could concoct for the quest…
CWT252: I gave $5 to Blue Future PAC (ALSO: I discuss March for Our Lives)
In this episode of CWT, we delve into a concerning trend that demands our attention. Recent polling indicates a significant shift among 12th-grade boys, who are now more than twice as likely to ident…
CWT251: Slavery/Secessionist History, Thomas Jefferson Depravity, Citizens United Tomfoolery
I mix up the words "Benefactor" and "Beneficiary" in this episode, so I apologize. Anyway, have fun hearing my political takes about how doomed this country (and the world) seems to be!
CWT250: Jacinta (2020) MOVIE REVIEW (documentary on addiction)
IMDb's synopsis excerpt: "Filmed for over three years, JACINTA begins at the Maine Correctional Center where Jacinta, 26, and her mother Rosemary, 46, are incarcerated together, both recovering from …
CWT249: Rejecting Extremes, Embracing Rational Discourse, and Making Animal Farm/Wizard of Oz Analogies
Description: In this episode, I explore the delicate balance of critiquing both the left and the right while promoting rational discourse and rejecting extreme ideologies. From the dangers of radical…
CWT248: Decoding State-Sponsored Deception and the Iraq War Fiasco
...now that they were engaged in a war, the Bush administration suddenly began not to care about the cost of things. They were prepared to spend endless amounts on the war, and they made up for that …
CWT247: FILM REVIEW: Eventyrland / It's Only Make Believe (2013)
CWT247:FILM REVIEW: Eventyrland / It's Only Make Believe (2013)
CWT246: A majority of Americans favor protecting abortion access
CWT246: A majority of Americans favor protecting abortion access
VIDEO: My interview of Neil deGrasse Tyson, Scott Hamilton Kennedy. Topic: Shot in the Arm
VIDEO: Neil deGrasse Tyson and Scott Hamilton Kennedy discuss their latest documentary, Shot in the Arm.
This is also for those who need to see my weird face.
This will also be available in text fo…
CWT245: Guests Neil deGrasse Tyson, Scott Hamilton Kennedy discuss 'Shot in the Arm'
My biggest interview yet. My guests are Astrophysicist, author, and popular scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson, as well as Academy Award-nominated Director Scott Hamilton Kennedy. They discuss their lates…
CWT244: Unmasking Orange Deception: The Trump Chronicles
"It's not a lie if you believe it."
— George Costanza, Seinfeld
CWT243: Picking on poor Clarence Thomas / Originalist folly and Supeyachts!
After this, I will probably give Clarance Thomas a break as a topic...but man, he sure did screw the country over!