The Counter Signal Counterwave Radio's official broadcast. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Unboxing the Holiday: Capitalism, Loneliness, and the Myth of the 'Perfect' Season Unboxing the Holiday: Capita... Dec 8 · Counterwave Radio 31:33 In this episode of Counterwave Radio, hosts Neils Olesen, BobbySox, and Bill Quaresimo dissect the incessant pressure to conform to an idyllic but artificial holiday ideal perpetuated by media and corporate interests. The episode critiques the consumer-driven...
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The Counter Signal Counterwave Radio's official broadcast. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Happy Cyber Monday! Or, as we like to call it: “Black Friday: The Extended Director’s Cut.” Let’s be real for a second. Do you know why Cyber Monday exists? It was coined back in 2005 because people had faster internet at their offices than they did at home. The entire premise of this “holiday” is based on the idea that you need to wait until you get to your cubicle to buy a toaster. In 2025, we have...
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The Counter Signal Counterwave Radio's official broadcast. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST New Episode The Real Story of Thanksgiving:Guns, Germs, and PR The Real Story of Thanksgivi... Nov 24 · Counterwave Radio 40:39 In this episode of Counterwave Radio, the hosts take a critical look at the myth of the first Thanksgiving, revealing its complex and often dark historical reality. They discuss the interactions between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people, debunking the sanitized story often taught...
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Counterwave Radio The Counter Signal If you’re anything like us, you probably started your morning by scrolling through BlueSky or Threads, and within 45 seconds, you've found something that made you want to throw your phone into the nearest body of water. Maybe it was a politician saying something objectively wild. Maybe it was yet another meme about how "nobody wants to work anymore." Here’s the hard truth we’re chewing on this week at the studio: That anger isn’t an accident. It’s a...
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Counterwave Radio The Counter Signal New BroAdcast Notification In our last lives as Critical Defiance, we did one particular episode that people seemed to really resonate with this time of the year, highlighting the challenges and joys that the holiday season brings. We've decided to dip into the vault and resurrect it as part of our holiday series, knowing that its insights could provide comfort and clarity during this bustling period. From the Vault: Self-Care in... Nov 13 · Counterwave...
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COunterwave Radio The Counter Signal New BroAdcast Notification 🎧 Surviving the Holidays: The Guide the Griswolds Wish They'd Had Alright, folks, brace yourselves—the holidays are officially upon us. You know, that magical time when every TV commercial is a focus-grouped fever dream of perfect families, and your Instagram feed becomes a relentless assault of curated "joy." But what happens when your reality feels less It's a Wonderful Life and more Christmas Vacation? This week, Neils,...
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COUNTERWAVE RADIO THE COUNTER SIGNAL Hello Reader, Welcome to The Counter Signal, the official newsletter of Counterwave Radio. This newsletter will land in your inbox a couple of times a month with updates on show topics, additional stories, deep dives, and more. It's your one-stop source for all things Counterwave. We hope you truly enjoy it. ;) What's Next Our first episode, "Surviving the Holidays - The Guide the Griswolds Wished They'd Had" Drops November 10th, 2025. Make sure you're...
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