Diet Soap - a podcast

Douglas Lain

Booking Overview

This is a critical-theory and left-politics interview podcast featuring political writers, theorists, and artists in extended discussions of Marxism, socialism, political ideas, and progressive cultural work. Credible guest candidates include published political essayists, critical theorists, academics, and politically engaged artists with substantive work to discuss; booking difficulty is medium because the show favors specialized intellectual credentials but operates within a focused independent-media network.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

douglain@gmail.com

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Host

Douglas Lain - Host of Diet Soap and publisher at Sublation Media, where he develops conversations and publishing projects focused on critical theory and left politics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Published political writers, critical theorists, Marxist scholars, academics, and artists or cultural practitioners with substantive work connected to progressive politics or critical theory.

Required Achievements:

Published essays or books on politics, critical theory, or culture, Academic, teaching, or research experience, Professional work in politically engaged arts or cultural institutions

Recent Guest Discussions

Jörg Pohl - Georg Lukács, Formalism, Expressionism, And The Soviet Avant-garde In Relation To Politically Progressive Theater.

Chris Cutrone - The Meaning Of Socialism, The Distinction Between Anti-capitalism And Socialism, And The Contemporary Left.

Ralph Leonard - Birthright Citizenship And The Historical End Of Birthright Citizenship In Britain.

Recent Topics

Politics, Critical Theory, Marxism, Socialism, Political Philosophy

Episodes

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Diet Soap - a podcast

Episode 711: Ashley Says: We Must Become Gods

October 09, 2026

Ashley Frawley returns to discuss her major piece for Compact Magazine entitled: "We Must Become Gods." Here's an excerpt from her essay:"It was through Marxism that I encountered Prometheanism, and with it the exhilarating realization that both man and the world are unfinished projects. We could master nature and democratize abundance and freedom through technological innovation. And anyway, I thought, we were already doing it, even as the walls of our economic system pressed up against our ...

Episode 710: Sublation, Platypus, the Campaign, and COMPACT???

October 02, 2026

In this episode of the Cutrone Zone, Chris discusses the four activities he's taken up as a left public intellectual over the past 20 years, and how they contribute to the project of socialism.Support Sublation Mediahttps://patreon.com/dietsoap

Episode 709: Matt McManus on the Need for Utopia

September 25, 2026

Matt McManus discusses his essay in Jabobin magazine entitled "Utopia Is a Promise Worth Fighting For." This was a review of the short book "Utopia for Our Century: A Manifesto of Hope" by David Albertson and Jason Blakely. Utopia is a Promise? https://jacobin.com/2026/08/books-utopia-more-meritocracy-communismUtopia Manifesto https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300278088/utopia-for-our-century/Support Sublation Mediahttps://patreon.com/dietsoap

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Frequently asked questions

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Diet Soap - a podcast

How do I get in touch with Diet Soap - a podcast?

Diet Soap - a podcast is hosted by Douglas Lain. Its publicly listed email is douglain@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Diet Soap - a podcast?

The publicly listed email for Diet Soap - a podcast: douglain@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Diet Soap - a podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Diet Soap - a podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Diet Soap - a podcast?

Diet Soap - a podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published political writers, critical theorists, Marxist scholars, academics, and artists or cultural practitioners with substantive work connected to progressive politics or critical theory. Common among recent guests: Published essays or books on politics, critical theory, or culture; Academic, teaching, or research experience; Professional work in politically engaged arts or cultural institutions. Recent guests include Jörg Pohl, Chris Cutrone, and Ralph Leonard.

How hard is it to get booked on Diet Soap - a podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Diet Soap - a podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Critical Theory, Marxism, Socialism, and Political Philosophy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

douglain@gmail.com

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