Casement's Leftovers

We live in a world where everything feels political, from celebrity deaths to women's sport. And yet, we are more disenfranchised than ever, seemingly unable to change the world in any meaningful way. What's going on, and how does it make us feel? These are the questions asked by the hottest new book of cultural theory on the market: Hyperpolitics by Anton Jäger. We discuss the book and use it as a jumping off point to chat about wtf is going on in the world of politics, and w...

From Dublin suburbs to south Asian archipelagos, there's a new editing sheriff in town and he's homosexual. This special episode of Casement's leftovers is brought to you by Glen who looks back on a summer of fun, frivolity and judgement. Helen and Glen shuck off the chains of Matthew and talk about why gays cant help but turn celebrities into their best invisible friend. The gang then jump in time to a Pride party where they talk to criminals, heart throbs, sickos and Christians...

A few weeks out from the historic fuel protests which shook the country, we get together for a bitter debate – but surprisingly end up agreeing with one another. Have you been wondering: what were the fuel protests about? Where does Ireland go from here? And how should the "left" respond? We have all the 100% correct answers, so don't bother looking anywhere else! Support the show

As Trump and Hegseth continue their crusade on Iran and the Middle East, American liberals clutch their pearls and insist that THIS ISN"T US! Casements are here to explain — politely and respectfually – that this very much is you, Yankee. We take a quick look back at the history of American imperialism from the occupations of Cuba and the Philippines in 1898, through the atrocities of Vietnam, and up to the present day. What is the true nature of America? Is it blue jeans and sitting on...

Back in the halcyon days of 2022 Helen hit you with their grand political economic theory: money makes you a nonce. It's safe to say the world hasn't been the same since. In the wake of the latest "tranche" of Epstein files, we revisit this grand unifying theory of power and abuse. Along the way we talk about so many of your faves including William "Bill" Gates Gates, Sarah "Fergie" Ferguson, Soon-Yi "Daughter-Wife" Previn, and Elon "Loser" Musk. How many ways can we reference the...