Episode Description
Why does activism sometimes feel miserable? And how could politics feel joyful again?
In this solo episode of The Bardo Podcast, comedian Marc Salmon reflects on activism, community, and why movements trying to change the world can sometimes lose their sense of humour.
Through stories from activist meetings, reflections on anarchist philosophy, and everyday examples of mutual aid, Marc explores ideas like worker cooperatives, universal basic income, and solarpunk futures. But the real question might be simpler.
What if the revolution starts with something smaller. Like knowing your neighbours again.
Leftist Comedy Night:
This episode was inspired by a new comedy night Marc is starting with comedian Celine Kuklowsky
A night of stand up, drag, clown and sketch exploring how humour and community can bring politics back to life.
📍 Little Nan’s Bar 2.0, Deptford, London
📅 26 March
Some resources:
Build the village, Starve the empire
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQIM44jkmEW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Libcom - How to Organise
https://libcom.org/article/organise
Cooperation Jackson
https://cooperationjackson.org
Democracy Collaborative
https://democracycollaborative.org
Solidarity Economy Network
https://solidarityeconomy.us
The Anarchist Library
https://theanarchistlibrary.org
Book Recommendations:
Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution - Peter Kropotkin
Bullshit Jobs - David Graeber
The Dispossessed - Ursula K. Le Guin
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About the podcast
The Bardo Podcast explores alternative ways of thinking, inner and outer change, and what happens in the space between.
Hosted by comedian Marc Salmon, the show features thoughtful conversations with comedians, philosophers, Buddhist thinkers, and other curious minds, not about certainty or expertise, but about questioning assumptions and sitting with ambiguity together.
New episodes explore comedy, philosophy, Buddhism, creativity, and alternative ways of living.
Find updates and more information at:
https://www.marcsalmoncomedy.com/
Music by Marc Salmon and Robert Fuller
Artwork by Zoe Brownstone - Check out her special on YouTube