Fun Fact: Most of our 'ancient' holiday traditions were actually standardized by department store ads in the 1930s. 🎁 This week, try to buy less and think more. American freedom isn't found in a checkout line; it's found in the conversations we have.
Heading home for the holidays? Remember: 'Pass the gravy' is a complete sentence. You aren’t required to deprogram your entire extended family before the pie is served. Protect your peace, defend your facts, and keep the counter-culture alive.
Is it even December if a cable news pundit isn't yelling about the font choice on a coffee cup? ☕️ This year, let’s swap the manufactured outrage for some actual facts. The only 'War on Christmas' we see is the one on our collective bank accounts. Stay skeptical, stay jolly.
The Counterwave studio is currently a mess of tinsel and research papers. Neils is arguing about the logistics of reindeer flight, BobbySox is debunking 'A Christmas Carol,' and Bill is just here for the cookies. 🍪 Whatever you’re celebrating, stay curious and stay free. New episode tomorrow!
Quick check: Is fighting over the last parking spot at the mall an exercise in rugged individualism or just another sign of societal breakdown? Asking for a 'freer America' friend. 😉 Be kind out there, people. We're all in this sleigh ride together.
The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Unpaid Credit Card Bill are visiting this week. Remember, folks, your worth isn't measured in $5 gift wrap or $500 gadgets. Be well, be present.
Entering the final stretch of the holiday season. Time to get ready for the emotional rollercoaster, haha.
This installation is located at a church in Charlotte.
Still processing the tragic news of the loss of Rob Reiner. I'm of the age when he was a huge part of my film-viewing in the 80s, and about ten years ago wrote a piece for the BFI celebrating to my mind some of his finest work. www.bfi.org.uk/lists/rob-re...
Wow! This is so messed up!
Feverishly working on this
Let’s hope the shift continues and that Massie and Greene are not the only (R)s with the guts to be vocal about the depravity of the goddamn U.S. President real soon.
If you voted for Trump in 2024 and finally realize that he lied to get your vote and things aren't going well, it's okay to change your mind.
Write your representative in Congress and tell them how you want them to vote. Tell them how things are going. Tell them to hold Trump accountable.
We could not agree more. This was a shameful display of pettiness from someone who is obviously in deep mental decline.
Some thoughts on the Holiday Hustle and the Forced Happiness Mandate from Thanksgiving through Christmas from our hosts.
The latest episode of Counterwave Radio is out! Come check out "Unboxing the Holiday: Capitalism, Loneliness, and the Myth of the 'Perfect' Season" and regain a little of your hard earned holiday sanity over at counterwaveradio.com.
This holiday season give the gift of perspective. Show a friend Counterwave Radio. ;)
That 'perfect' holiday aesthetic you see on every screen isn't real. It's an algorithm fueled by consumerism and the ghost of Christmas Past's marketing team. 👻
The greatest peace of mind is realizing your messy, real-life holiday is better than anyone's highly-filtered feed. 😉
Morning commuters! Looking for something to listen to on your ride? Check out our latest episode over on Spotify.
Counterwave tip: Peace of mind is a radical act. Put down the Amazon cart, step away from the in-law drama, and remember what actually sparks joy: people, connection, and maybe a truly excellent slice of pie. 🥧
You deserve a break from the performance of the holidays.
We've been a little quiet the last few days. The team has been pulling all-nighters making something cool for the holidays. 😉 More to come.
There's a new episode of Counterwave Radio out called "Unboxing the Holiday: Capitalism, Loneliness, and the Myth of the 'Perfect' Season." In it we explore the pressures of the season and what we can do to shake them. Come give it a listen!
The latest episode of Counterwave Radio is here, and we're addressing capitalism, loneliness, and the Myth of the ‘Perfect’ Season. Come check it out, and maybe save some of that holiday season sanity!
The latest incarnation of Digg is exceptional so far. Reddit should be worried.
You aren't bad at "doing the holidays," you're just not doing them how the trillion-dollar ad industry tells you to. That pressure to buy, buy, buy? That's media manipulation, folks. A truly "freer America" starts with refusing to let a sales flyer dictate your happiness.
December can demand everything from you. Remember to give something back to yourself: time, care, stillness. The season feels better when you slow it down.
This stretch between Thanksgiving and Christmas can feel like a blur. Don’t lose yourself in the rush. Rest is productive. Quiet moments count. Take care of you.
Between Thanksgiving chaos and Christmas prep, it’s easy to forget yourself in the mix. Take a breath, slow down, and give yourself permission to rest. The holidays aren’t a race—they’re a reminder to be present.
