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History, Politics, Religion, Philosophy, and Culture while the barbarians gather outside the gates. The fires will be coming soon. Violins not provided.
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The podcast When East Meets West with Kenaz Filan and Ahnaf Ibn-Qais is created by Kenaz Filan and Ahnaf Ibn-Qais. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
In this episode Kenaz and Ahnaf welcome historian, Eurasianist, and geopolitical expert Brecht Jonkers. A Belgian revert to Islam, Brecht offers his thoughts on the Syrian civil conflict, the European demographic crisis, and what we can expect in the near future. (Spoiler alert: it’s DOOM). Tune in, get informed, and don’t forget to like and subscribe.
Brecht Jonkers
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
In this episode Kenaz Filan and Ahnaf Ibn Qais are joined by Substacker extraordinaire Copernican. We have spirited discussions on topics ranging from world events to cryptocurrency, Korean coups, monotheism, resource exhaustion, and other DOOMful discussions. Tune in and don’t forget to like and subscribe.
Copernican
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
In this episode Kenaz Filan and Ahnaf Ibn Qais are joined by Substacker Twilight Patriot. We talk about what to expect during a second Trump term — and what not to expect. We also touch upon the Founding Fathers and what has changed since they set this whole show in motion. And, as always, there’s lots of DOOM. The end is coming… so don’t forgot to like and subscribe!
Twilight Patriot
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
In this halal Thanksgiving feast, Kenaz and Ahnaf are joined by our friends Uncouth Barbarian and Eliot “Aspen” W. Smith. We discuss the civilizations that will arise out in the wake of the Global American Empire and what polities we might see gathered together. Come on in — we’ve got plenty of roasted DOOM on the table.
Eliot “Aspen” W. Smith
Uncouth Barbarian
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
As the Russo-Ukraine war grinds on, we’re all wondering what happens next. Substacker and Xitter big brain Amerikanets is here to offer his educated opinion on what went wrong and what’s likely to go wrong next.
Amerikanets | Ahnaf Ibn-Qais | Kenaz Filan
In this episode we’re joined by Spenglerian scholar Arabian Magus. Tune in to learn more about the differences between Magian Piety and Faustian Hubris. Hear what may arise out of the ashes of Western Civilization and what may become of Europe in a post-Faustian world. And don’t forget to like and subscribe!
Arabian Magus
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
If you’re wondering what comes next after the fall of the Global American Empire, wonder no more. Our guest Eliot “Aspen” W. Smith makes a convincing case that we will see the next great American civilization arise in the desert regions of Mexico and the American Southwest. And while one civilization rises, another falls — so we spent some time on DOOMful topics too!
Eliot “Aspen” W. Smith
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
Still trying to figure out what comes next after Trump’s victory? So are we! In this episode we’re joined by Samara of Liberty Magazine and Constantin von Hoffmeister of Eurosiberia and Arktos Publishing. Has Trump held back the hour of DOOM or will he hasten its arrival? Tune in and find out!
Constantin von Hoffmeister
Samara
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
Kenaz and Ahnaf are joined by Sirs Cleveland Blakemore and Uncouth Barbarian for a blow-by-blow dissection of the 2024 election. Find out why Trump won and Harris lost — and what that means for American foreign and domestic policy. But wait, there’s more! We also have a special mystery guest joining us. Tune in to find out who!
Cleveland Blakemore
Uncouth Barbarian
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
Ahnaf and Kenaz are joined by Alexander Wolfheze, author of Globus Horriblus, Alba Rosa, and many other worthwhile books. We talk about the differences between the American and European psyche, the collapse of the Global American Empire and what it means for vassal Europe, the religions that arise out of a post-religious West, and other suitably DOOMful topics of conversation.
Alexander Wolfheze
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
In this episode we’re joined by two regular guests, prepper extraordinaire Cleveland Blakemore and Liberty Magazine founder Samara. Samara talks about his work exposing Million Pity, a ring of monkey torturers. In lighter topics, we talk about geopolitics, isolationism, degeneracy, and, of course, DOOM.
Samara
Cleveland Blakemore
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
We’ve been telling you that West can’t win. Our guest for this episode, Dr. Fadi Lama, wrote a book on the subject! We go into detail about who really rules the world. (Hint #1: it’s not government officials. Hint #2: It’s not those people, either). Tune in, turn on, and learn when, why, and how the DOOM cometh.
Fadi Lama
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
As a palate-cleanser to our endless servings of DOOM, meet special guest John Carter. This Warlord from Mars (by way of Canada) is a techno-optimist who offers a spirited, thoughtful defense for an ongoing Age of Space. John is a smart guy and a superb Substacker who makes some very valid points. Is it Space Empires or Neofeudalism? We’ll let the audience decide!
John Carter
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
Our 50th Episode had us going through changes. But while participants came and went, we had a great ongoing discussion of matters in Israel, China, and the United States. Much merriment was had by all as we discussed the decline and fall of the West and the Islamo-Communist regime that will be coming soon to a collapsed nation near you.
Tree Of Woe
Cleveland Blakemore
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
Our friend Samara, founder of Liberty Magazine, joins Ahnaf and Kenaz for a discussion of what’s wrong with America today. Points of conversation veer from the Founding Fathers, the decline of the American Constitution, and other topics guaranteed to make you want to throw tea in the Boston Harbor.
Samara
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
In this episode Kenaz and Ahnaf are joined by Eddie Liger, an Executive Director at the American Communist Party. We explore the intersection of Western political decline, the global power dynamics, and the corruption of the American Left by bourgeois Woke politics. Tune in, get mad, and overthrow your oppressors — but don’t forget to like and subscribe!
Eddie Liger
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
It started out as a Hurricane Helene discussion with our friend Uncouth Barbarian, but then survivalist extraordinaire Cleveland Blakemore joined us and then there were four. We discuss floods, FEMA, and the ongoing suicide of the Global American Empire. Nobody is coming to save you … so don’t forget to like and subscribe.
Uncouth Barbarian
Cleveland Blakemore
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
Since we spent a great deal of our time with Malcom Kyeyune talking about John Michael Greer, we decided to have the Original DOOM-Meister on once again. Joining us for a second time, JMG offers his thoughts on our government’s (non) response to Hurricane Helene; the current conflicts in Israel and Ukraine; and what to expect as the world continues swirling around the bowl.
In this episode, we’re joined by prolific author and intellectual Malcom Kyeyune. You may have seen Malcom’s work in Unherd, New Statesman, Compact, City Journal, or other publications. We talk about impending multi-front war and economic collapse, with lots of stanning for our favorite DOOMer, John Michael Greer.
As the war between Israel and Lebanon heats up, your friendly commentators are there with the popcorn. We’re joined in this episode by our friend and regular guest Cleveland Blakemore. Tune in, turn on, and learn more about by why Israel is DOOMed.
Bilal Muhammad joins Kenaz and Ahnaf for this episode. Bilal is the author of The Good Shepherd: Jesus Christ in Islam; The Muhammadan Cure: The Modern Science of Prophetic Medicine; and All the Perfumes of Arabia. We talk about building bridges between Christians and Muslims, the West’s ongoing fascination with Nihilism and its consequences, and other appropriately DOOMful topics.
In this episode Ahnaf and Kenaz are joined by Alf B. Alf was one of our first regular guests and we’re thrilled to have him back. (And he has a new podcast of his own, so don’t forget to like and subscribe). We talk about Israel’s new campaign of blowing up electronic devices in the hopes of killing a few Hezbollah people amongst the civilians, and the ramifications for the Middle East and West Asia.
Alf B.
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
In this episode we’re joined by Substacker and Twitter personality Kharim Ghazi. We discuss class consciousness, old school Marxism vs Cultural Studies, and other topics of interest. Tune in, turn on, and get radicalized.
Kharim Ghazi
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
In this episode Ahnaf and Kenaz are joined by one of our favorite Substackers, Person Online. It may be the end of the world as we know it, but we feel fine. Tune in to learn more about how you too can face DOOM with a big smile and a “Challenge Accepted.”
Person Online
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
In this episode Ahnaf and Kenaz are joined by one of our favorite Substack writers, William Hunter Duncan. Tune in for yet another DOOMful discussion and pick up pointers on how to survive and thrive in an era of slow decay.
William Hunter Duncan
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
In this episode we are joined by Dudley Newright, the genius behind New Right Poast. If you love snappy X conversations, scintillating Substacks, and spicy memes — and who doesn’t — you’ll love this episode.
Dudley Newright
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
World War III is on our doorstep — and Ahnaf, Kenaz, and Cleveland are here to provide color commentary. If you ever wanted to learn how to avoid heat-seeking drones for just 99 cents, you’ve come to the right place. Tune in for thoughtful advice, insightful political speculation, and spicy sound effects.
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Cleveland Blakemore
Kenaz Filan
Have you been dreaming of a quiet little well-stocked cottage away from the manmade horrors of Western civilization? Mr. Raven didn’t just dream it, he did it. Tune in for our talk with an old punk and Earth First!er turned Upper Peninsula hermit — and learn how you can get out while the getting is good.
Mr. Raven
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
Times are tough and they’re going to get tougher. But must we confine ourselves to lives of grinding poverty and misery, or can we learn how to live happier, more fulfilled lives without the latest technological gewgaws?
Kenaz and Ahnaf are joined by two of our most frequent guests, Uncouth Barbarian and Tom Kawczynski. We discuss the inevitable downfall of the West and the scarcity which is to come. But it’s not all doom and gloom, as we also talk how a less glutted culture may also be a more moral and productive one.
Tom Kawczynski
Uncouth Barbarian
Kenaz Filan
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Our special guest is a man of many accomplishments, perhaps the proudest being his ADL hate page. Scholar, Muslim, anti-Zionist, 9/11 Truther — Kevin Barrett wears many hats.
In this episode we discuss re-enchanting the world, the role Islam might play in rebuilding European civilization, and more. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to like and subscribe.
Kevin Barrett
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
We are especially honored to have Cleveland Blakemore with us once again for a long episode on Survivalism 101. If you’ve been thinking about basic preparation but have felt intimidated by YouTube survivalist influencers, Cleveland gives you a bunch of small steps that will get you through a lot of big catastrophes.
Cleveland Blakemore
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
In this episode we’re joined by Anglofuturist John Arcto, who shares his thoughts on current affairs in the United Kingdom. We also talk more about Secularism in an era of decline and converse about matters DOOMful and otherwise.
John Arcto
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
Ladies, gentlemen, and confused people, have we got a show for you! Legendary Troll Kenaz Filan joins Shitposting Sultan Ahnaf Ibn-Qais, Masked Avenger Phisto Sobanii, and OG Survivalist Cleveland Blakemore for a royal rumble. Lock up your valuables, because Eurabiamania is coming to your hometown soon.
Cleveland Blakemore
Phisto Sobanii
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
Ivan Throne, Chief Executive Manager of The Company, provides Kenaz and Ahnaf with pointers on how to survive and even profit from our upcoming Global War. As patience wears thin in the UK and tensions keep ratcheting up in the Middle East, we’re looking at some very interesting times ahead. Read on to learn how you can play your part in rebuilding out of the impending chaos.
Ivan Throne
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
In this episode Ahnaf and Kenaz are joined by our old friend Cleveland Blakemore and by our friend from across the pond Frank Wright. Frank provides insight into Neoliberalism and conflict in England and around the world. (You may have heard there’s been some restlessness in the UK lately).
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
Cleveland Blakemore
Frank Wright
The DOOM forebodeth as we square off for World War 3, and we’ve brought back one of our most popular and most knowledgeable guests, Cleveland Blakemore. He sits down with Kenaz and Ahnaf for speculations about what’s going on now and what happens next.
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Cleveland Blakemore
Kenaz Filan
In this episode Kenaz and Ahnaf largely step aside and let three great minds discuss the European, Canadian, and American soul.
Representing Europe we have Arktos editor-and-chief and political theorist Constantin von Hoffmeister.
Canadian stalwart Fortissax comes out yet again to educate us about life in the Great White North.
And America’s favorite homesteading dissident intellectual, Tom Kawczynski, gives us his thoughts about what it means to be a loyal American in a post-American world.
In this episode Ahnaf, Kenaz, and Uncouth are joined by Substacker, shitposter, and schoolteacher Phisto Sobanii. Phisto’s Substack is a great read and his contributions to Notes are always entertaining if not always polite.
We discuss the future and what the kids are thinking nowadays. We also talk about current affairs, the state of the world, and other generally DOOMful topics. Enjoy!
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Uncouth Barbarian
Phisto Sobanii
Kenaz Filan
In this episode Kenaz Filan and Ahnaf Ibn-Qais are joined by game designer, dissident and Substacker Alexander Macris. If you haven’t been reading his stack, Contemplations on the Tree of Woe, it’s highly recommended.
As usual, we discuss the various flavors of impending DOOM. We pay special attention to affairs in the wake of the Trump shooting and the various ways we could find ourselves falling into World War III. Also, we talk about dogs.
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Alexander Macris
Kenaz Filan
For those who haven’t noticed, things are going poorly in America. What follows here is a 4+ hour marathon DOOM discussion between Kenaz, Ahnaf, Uncouth Barbarian, and Cleveland Blakemore. If you’re interested in the many geopolitical reasons why we’re f**ked, tune in and learn several dozen reasons why things are swirling around the bowl.
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Cleveland Blakemore
Uncouth Barbarian
Kenaz Filan
This is a brief discussion between yrs. truly and Ahnaf Ibn-Qais concerning what happens next after we start shooting at our politicians. It’s going to be interesting to see how this plays out over the coming weeks and months, but here are some thoughts on where we go from here.
In this episode Ahnaf and Kenaz step away from the microphone and let Tom Kawczynski and Fortissax duke it out over Canada’s future in the aftermath of the Global American Empire’s collapse. Learn more about what happens next and learn why Canadians don’t trust their southern neighbor.
Fortissax
Tom Kawczynski
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Kenaz Filan
Constantin von Hoffmeister has been part of the Dissident Right since before it was called the Alternative Right. Currently Editor-in Chief of Arktos Publishing and author at Eurosiberia, Constantin was kind enough to join the League of Good Sirs for a conversation about the future of the Right.
Constantin von Hoffmeister
Kenaz Filan
Ahnaf Ibn Qais
In this episode we’re joined by Daniel D. of A Ghost in the Machine. Daniel recently wrote a great piece about the death of the American civic religion. We talk about that article and other pertinent DOOM topics.
Ahnaf Ibn Qais
Daniel D.
Kenaz Filan
This episode features Cleveland Blakemore of Vault-Co Communications. If you wanted to learn more about the DOOM that awaits America and its crumbling military, Mr. Blakemore is the man to consult. Tune in for a long and always lively conversation about our cultural malaise and what might come out of it
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais:
Cleveland Blakemore:
Kenaz Filan:
In this episode Kenaz Filan, Ahnaf Ibn-Qais, and Tom Kawczynski discuss the West’s female troubles. We all know that relationships between the sexes are at an all-time low. Can we find a cure to what ails our society, and how do we find our way out of this mess. Tune in to find out more.
One of our regular guests, Tom Kawczynski, joins us for a discussion on our current geopolitical situation. (Spoiler alert: it’s bad). A military that won a two-front world war 80 years ago now finds itself on the verge of a 4-front conflagration. What do we see in the future? Turn on, tune in, and embrace the DOOM.
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Tom Kawczynski
Kenaz Filan
In this episode Uncouth Barbarian educates us on what usury is and why it’s a bad thing. Our current debt-driven economy teeters on a precipice, and we will need to envision new economies in the wake of our old one. We discuss Islamic models of financing and talk about the political consequences of usury. (Spoiler alert: it leaves you a lapdog to your lender).
Ahnaf Ibn Qais
Uncouth Barbarian
Kenaz Filan
This week’s episode brings a return appearance from one of our favorite guests, American DOOM-meister Tom Kawczynski. Topics of discussion range from the ongoing Israel conflict to the 2024 Presidential Election and the chances of a global conflict breaking out before 2025. Tune in to find out more!
Hezbollah is hammering Haifa, Europe is falling to LITERAL Populists, and Hunter Biden may be headed for the hoosegow. So what do you do when you’re standing on the verge of World War III?
Never fear, dear listeners. In this special weekday edition of When East Meets West Ahnaf, Kenaz, and Uncouth provide guidance on what we can expect in the weeks and months to come. Tune in to get a special triple helping of the DOOM we dole out better than anybody else.
Ahnaf Ibn-Qais
Uncouth Barbarian
This is a truly special episode for us. Today we have with us the Big Daddy of Doom himself. John Michael Greer is a polymath who has written multiple books on the end of the Petroleum Era and the Decline and Fall of the Age of Reason. We discuss the ways in which energy shortage and cultural decline will shape our coming future. Tune in to learn more!
In this episode, we’re joined by Fortissax, an Anglo-Quebecois Vitalist and disgruntled multigenerational Canadian. While Ahnaf and I are both hardened DOOM-hunters, even we were taken aback by the state of things in the Great White North.
Canada may be the bellwether for the DOOM to come. Should things fall apart in the Provinces, America could find itself flooded with refugees — and tempted by the prospect of annexing petroleum-rich Canadian territory. Tune in to find out more!
Ahnaf Ibn Qais
Fortissax
Kenaz Filan
In this week’s episode, Ahnaf and Kenaz are joined by Uncouth Barbarian. We discuss foreign affairs, current events, and the moral malaise which continues to grasp the Western World.
Ahnaf: https://thefallofthewest.substack.com/
Kenaz: https://notesfromtheendofti.me
Uncouth Barbarian: https://uncouthbarbarian.substack.com/
In this week’s episode we’re joined by author and longtime dissident Tom Kawcyznski. This week’s discussions of DOOM focus on geopolitics and the upcoming 2024 election. (Spoiler alert: things are going to suck no matter who wins).
Tom Kawczynski is a prolific writer and former head of Coronavirus Central on Telegram. He’s been censored, deplatformed, and declared persona non grata, but nevertheless he persisted. Tune in to learn more from one of the Dissident Right’s most seasoned veterans.
The Disconnect - Tom Kawczynski
Kenaz and Ahnaf are once again joined by our friend Jamahiriyah. We talk about Donald Trump, the continuing embarrassment that is the Biden administration, Israel’s possible futures, and more.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this or any of our podcasts, feel free to drop us a line. We’re also happy to hear any suggestions you may have for future topics.
Until next week’s DOOM cometh, here’s where you can find us on Substack:
* Ahnaf: https://open.substack.com/pub/thefallofthewest
* Jamahiriyah: https://open.substack.com/pub/jamahiriya
* Kenaz: https://open.substack.com/pub/kenazfilan
Student protests continue heating up across America; Turkey has cut off trade relations with Israel; Benjamin Netanyahu continues to rattle his sabre at Rafah even as a peace agreement looms on the table. The Ship of Fools continues sailing off the edge of the world and Ahnaf & Kenaz continue bringing you the DOOM as it happens.
How does the fall of the Yen impact the fall of the Global American Empire? And why are American diplomats trying so hard to draw the United States into a three-front war? Kenaz Filan and Ahnaf Ibn-Qais offer their thoughts on this week’s veritable flood of DOOM.
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On this episode we have a special guest joining us! Jamahiriyah of Beir Bua Resistance Reports adds his insights to our ongoing conversation about current events. This has been one of those weeks when decades happen. We talk about the ongoing Iran/Israel conflict and what it means for the future of the West and beyond. Thanks for listening and welcome to Substack’s best seats for watching the DOOM cometh.
The old Chinese curse says “May you live in interesting times.” It certainly was an interesting week. We discuss the utter stupidity of America’s diplomatic cadre and talk about what America’s naval fleets have in common with the French at Agincourt.
Kenaz: https://notesfromtheendofti.me
Ahnaf: https://thefallofthewest.substack.com
In this episode of the ongoing conversation between Kenaz Filan and Ahnaf Ibn Qais, we get serious about current affairs. We’re seeing far too much posturing and preening across the political spectrum. It’s time for everybody to start thinking about intelligent responses to our impending DOOM.
If any of our beloved listeners have any questions, comments, or criticisms feel free to drop us a line. And if you’re enjoying our podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe to our websites.
In this episode Ahnaf and Kenaz spend a pleasant Easter Saturday discussing Jesus and Mary in Islam, in addition to our usual conversations about history, theology, and current events. Hope you enjoy!
And here’s a link to Ahnaf’s highly recommended Substack.
This is my second conversation with Ahnaf Ibn Qais.If you’ve been thinking about a paid subscription to either Notes from the End of Time or Fall of the West, there’s no better time than the present. We examine contemporary events through a historical lens and pro…
What happens when you put a Catholic cultural critic and a Muslim Doomer in a Zoom meeting together? Tune in for this discussion between Kenaz Filan and Ahnaf Ibn Qais and find out for yourself.
History doesn’t necessarily repeat itself, but it rhymes. Our current tensions between the Ummah and the former Christendom are just part of a lengthy, ongoing engagement between two cultures. Ahnaf and Kenaz provide a historical perspective on modern conflicts and use the past to predict possible futures.
Our Websites:
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This is the audio from my most recent videocast. It discusses fear, fear porn, and the way our fear centers have been used to manipulate us.
Almost all the information we have about Carthage comes from its arch-enemies. Can we look at the archaeological and textual record and piece together an accurate picture of the people who controlled the Mediterranean when the Romans had barely graduated from straw huts? Tune in and find out!
You've heard the stories of Merlin, Camelot, and the Knights of the Round Table. But what facts lie behind the legends. Tune in and find out!
We're all familiar with the Biblical story. But how does the Genesis account match up against our modern knowledge of history, science and archaeology. Tune in to find out more!
Our earlier plans for Carthage changed thanks to an article in The Skeptical Inquirer regarding the purported discovery of Sodom at Tall el-Hammam. Did they really discover a city struck down by God with fire? Or is something else going on here? Tune in and find out!
The Greek alphabet (and, by extension, the Latin and Cyrillic alphabets, were inspired by the Phoenician abjad. But in what other ways did the Phoenicians influence classical Greek culture?
She's the face that launched a thousand ships, the beautiful woman that started one of ancient history's ugliest wars. But how much history lies hidden behind the myths of Helen and the heroes of the Trojan War?
You've probably heard the story of David and Goliath. But how much do you really know about these sea marauders who threatened the early Kingdom of Israel for centuries? Listen and learn more!
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