The Fixerpunk Podcast

The Fixerpunk Podcast

Bridging the divide between personal and social change. Punk rock, anti-authoritarian, leftist self-help, political, and social issues perspectives, with heavy inspiration from pro wrestling. Showing people and communities how to create their own solutions in their own lives that work with their reality instead of denying it. This in turn can impact society by empowering leaders in mutual aid and building dual power. As a former political organization leader, Greyson brings the wisdom of “fixers” who work for the powerful to the masses along with ideas from creative cultures and sports to build a better person and society for the common person. Follow Greyson Peltier @GreysonNation on Twitter and @Fixerpunk on TikTok www.fixerpunk.com

Episodes

Restoring The Feeling + Keeping The Spirit of The Elite Alive in AEW

December 11, 2023 • 35 mins
How do we #RestoreTheFeeling in AEW? I’m discussing the state and direction of AEW as a culture and a movement, and what I believe to be a unifying theme of what’s going on right now, as it has sometimes felt like The Spirit of the Elite and the Being The Elite mode of storytelling have faded away a bit. But in reality, it still carries on, my wayward sons. This time can be viewed as a test of the resilience of the alternative AEW ...
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How Austerity Economics Kills Creativity and Stifles Social Change

November 27, 2023 • 21 mins
What happens when the economic powers that be decide that there can be no more investment in new ideas, no more bones to throw at marginalized people, and that we all have to make money as quickly as possible? Can increased interest rates and tighter monetary conditions create changes in culture and behavior? If you have been feeling like the world has been getting more “boring” in terms of culture and hope for new social movements...
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How Capitalism Exploits Those Desperately Needing Flexible Work

September 17, 2023 • 32 mins
I discuss the issues workers who are not able to fit into the normal 9-5 workplace environment, such as those with disabilities, stay-at-home parents, and caregivers, have long faced and the myriad of ways capitalism has taken advantage of them, from MLM scams and at-home business scams that have existed for many years, to YouTube gurus, to gig work platforms that pay severely below minimum wage, to chaotic, risky investment method...
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FTFP 17 - Our Dreams For A Better World That Will Fight For Us

September 11, 2023 • 39 mins
Fixing The Fixerpunk episodes cover ideas about changing yourself and society from my own self-development process. This is also the first episode of the podcast ever livestreamed on TikTok! Follow and turn on notifications: https://tiktok.com/@fixerpunk

The title of this installment comes from a quote said by pro wrestler Bryan Danielson (Daniel Bryan) but originally from Paulo Coelho: “fight for your dreams and your dreams will f...
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Why The Right Wants You To Hate and Doubt Yourself - A Progressive/Leftist View of Self-Help

September 4, 2023 • 43 mins
What do health and productivity optimization experts like Dr. Andrew Huberman, "dopamine addiction" experts like Dr. Anna Lembke, strict, clean-eating diets, personal finance experts, and welfare reform all have in common? Unreasonably high standards, rigidity, and traditionalism are common themes, but the narrative around them, and the way they are influencing us to view systemic problems affecting others is perhaps their most pro...
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Demystifying The Ideologies of Rich Men North of Richmond: A Former Conservative's Perspective

September 1, 2023 • 5 mins
I wanted to very briefly share my unique perspective on the controversy around Oliver Anthony and Rich Men North of Richmond, a country song that has gained much popularity among conservatives and was referenced during the GOP presidential debate. Many seem baffled by Anthony’s attempts to distance himself from Republican politicians and the seemingly contradictory blend of working class pro-labor sentiments and conservative welfar...
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The Boss Who Requires Workers To Have Six Pack Abs and The Kayfabe of “Success Bros”

August 26, 2023 • 44 mins
Car sales training company boss Andy Elliott says he will fire anyone without a six pack, as reported by the New York Post, and he was rightfully called out for his ridiculous standard. But this shows a larger trend of a specific type of very lean physique, being associated with wealth and success, especially among men, and is a part of a larger trend that seeks to blame individuals for their lack of economic success. We have seen...
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The Politics of Productivity Optimization, Dopamine Detoxing, & Habit Change

August 13, 2023 • 44 mins
Mental performance and productivity optimizing techniques, like those popularized by Dr. Andrew Huberman, and the concepts of dopamine fasting, dopamine detoxing, and dopamine "addiction," partially popularized by Dr. Anna Lembke, have taken social media by storm, but do they really work and can they be causing harm to marginalized communities by creating false ideas about serious political and social problems? Could the obsession ...
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How Progressives & Leftists Can Win Over Groups Mainstream Democrats Have Failed

August 6, 2023 • 43 mins
Recent polls have shown Democrats’ support has significantly declined among young men, specifically 12th grade high schoolers, lower income, less educated, and even Black and Latino voters. This should come as no surprise, given how Democrats have failed in all areas of long-term cultural engagement, focus on issues that do not resonate with these groups, currently lack a positive vision, as opposed to simply defending against thre...
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Money Matters for Progressives & Left Movements + Personal Finance Without Poor-Shaming

July 29, 2023 • 44 mins
Both the finances of organizations and the finances of the people in our community, especially those who are involved in activism, individually matter to the success of progressive and leftist movements. Better financial security serves the goal of helping uplift the working class, and also makes for more effective activism.
The Economic Police State episode that is frequently referenced in this episode: https://podcast.greysonpelti...
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FTFP 16 - Do You Have To Earn Happiness?

July 22, 2023 • 30 mins
Fixing The Fixerpunk episodes cover ideas about changing yourself and society from my own self-development process. This one is just some thoughts that came about from me not feeling like I’ve “earned the right” to have fun on my birthday, coping with feeling behind in life, making people in your life unhappy because you’re not being productive or successful enough, ADHD medication side effects, and difficulties balancing being hap...
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Fitness Shouldn't Be A Far-Right Thing

July 16, 2023 • 30 mins
A recent tweet by MSNBC of an article about far-right and white supremacist radicalization in fitness and combat sports like mixed martial arts has drawn substantial attention and controversy to an issue that I have long viewed as imperative to protecting democracy and helping progressive movements gain support from young men in particular. Exposing these issues and the nefarious characters starting white supremacist MMA gyms and o...
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The Political Impact of Self-Help & Personal Growth Narratives - What Progressives Should Know

July 8, 2023 • 24 mins
I have long said that this podcast is about Bridging The Divide Between Personal and Social Change, but I feel it is important to explain why exactly self-help and personal growth ideas matter for progressive and leftist movements. Narratives from finance to fitness to personal relationships can all subtly influence politics in ways that campaigns alone just cannot do and cannot mitigate.

Episode Notes:

Slate Article on presidential ...
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The Economic Police State Is Coming For The Working Class in Little and Big Ways

July 2, 2023 • 37 mins
What do the Supreme Court’s student loan ruling, Netflix sharing rules, Costco aggressively checking membership cards, return to office plans, and increases in homelessness all have in common? The Economic Police State operates on a system of surveillance, control, and seemingly random rules, randomly singling out people to take economic blows, that build up silently to intimidate the working class, while setting the narrative so y...
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FTFP 15 - Changing Habits When Everything Seems To Get In The Way

June 24, 2023 • 44 mins
Fixing The Fixerpunk episodes cover ideas about changing yourself and society from my own self-development process.

Episode Links:

My article on AEW International Champion Orange Cassidy, discussing how he refutes hustle culture and shows alternative paths to success: https://www.prowrestlingmusings.com/post/orange-cassidy-is-showing-that-laziness-doesn-t-exist-and-redefining-what-a-champion-is

Get High-Speed Internet For Free! (If yo...
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Performance Mindset for Activists & Other Unique High Performers: Repressed Warrior Paradox pt. 2

June 18, 2023 • 43 mins
Happy Father’s Day and Happy Juneteenth tomorrow for all who celebrate. I continue the discussion of the Repressed Warrior Paradox by explaining the key principles and steps in terms of self-care and mindset that activists, entrepreneurs, and other unlikely high performers need to follow if they are experiencing the puzzling combination of being fought as the biggest threat ever while being ridículed for their weakness and called ...
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Stop Internalizing Oppression, Start Realizing Your Strength: Repressed Warrior Paradox part 1

June 11, 2023 • 36 mins
Facing opposition and challenges way beyond what you expected? Feeling like you’re always being kicked when you’re down? Noticing a strange pattern of being called weak and small, while you’re being treated as the biggest threat in the world? It could be a sign you have strong potential and will succeed in a bigger and better way than you expect. Whether you are an activist for a marginalized community, trying to advance from a low...
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Use Respect and Hospitality, Not Force, to Get Homeless Into Hotel Rooms

June 4, 2023 • 42 mins
Inside Safe, the initiative created by new Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to move unhoused people out of encampments into hotel and motel rooms and ultimately more permanent housing has recently come under fire for poor, unsanitary conditions, uncaring staff, lack of food, poor communication, and sometimes ridiculous policies. Mutual aid groups, and other advocacy organizations involved with the homeless have termed the program “Insi...
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FTFP 14 - Standing Tall and Not Backing Down Amidst Manufactured Crisis

May 26, 2023 • 41 mins
Fixing The Fixerpunk episodes cover ideas about changing yourself and society from my own self-development process. These are generally far more unstructured episodes.

The inspiration for the title of today’s episode comes from Brandon Cutler’s quote from his match against Jon Moxley and Claudio Castagnoli of the Blackpool Combat Club: “What do you do when the people that stand up to bullies aren’t here anymore? You Stand Tall, You...
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How Unions Can Help Solve The Student Debt Crisis and Skills Gap

May 21, 2023 • 30 mins
“Degree inflation” is a known major issue: https://www.tearthepaperceiling.org/the-paper-ceiling

Harvard study: 69% of jobs require a Bachelor's degree or higher, 50% of workers don't have one

61% of employers have rejected an otherwise qualified
candidate because they didn't have a degree

A caveat: one downside of emplovers opening up who they will hire is downward pressure on wages.

Employers keep asking for highly specific degrees, ...
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