The Actual Anarchy Podcast – AnCap Movie Reviews

The Actual Anarchy Podcast

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In the spirit of the great “Mister First Nighter”, Murray Rothbard’s movie critic review pen name, Robert and I analyze popular movies from a Anarcho-Capitalist perspective.

We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking.   Discussion of the plot and decisions that characters make in relation to morality and violations of the non-aggression principle are our bread and butter.

We also will highlight and discuss any themes or lessons from Austrian Economics that we can glean from the film.

The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film.

We publish new episodes on Sunday just in time for your Monday commute; and occasionally will do specials surrounding holidays or events (elections/olympics).

For our show where we talk about movies from a Rothbardian/Anarcho-Capitalist perspective, we often watch them on our various devices via Netflix, Amazon Prime or on VUDU (which lets you redeem UV content as well).  The VUDU one is nice because once it is in there, you know it will still be there a few months later:

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REVIEWS

Give these gents a try!  ★★★★★
by DDE90

Actual Anarchy is an entertaining and insightful podcast. Listeners get to hang out with two knowledgable yet unpretentious libertarian hosts and their intriguing guests. Putting concepts through the lens of movies helps to contextualize them in an entertaining way.

The Politics Are In The Movies If We Notice Or Not  ★★★★★
by Nicky P – Peace Freqs – Free Markets, Green Earth – Liberpods.com

We’re all pretty tired of politics being stuffed into our media, but it doesn’t seem like there’s gonna be an end to that. Since this is the case, I recommend a movie discussion podcast that lets you know their position up front and happens to be hilarious.

Very Enjoyable  ★★★★★
by Doc Anarchy

Excellent podcast about movies that start with a basic understanding of voluntary human actions and morality.

You can’t be an anarchist and a capitalist  ★☆☆☆☆
by SBSN Podcast

You can’t have capitalism without state protection. How are you going to enforce your feudalism? What’s stopping anarchists from simply taking and redistributing your goods? From where do you find your voluntary workforce, your productive labor? It’s a false premise from the start.

Always a Fun Time  ★★★★★
by Lookmanoweeds

Love the show’s premise – red pill normies while talking about movies. Robert & Daniel are always infotaining. I’ve *almost* forgiven them for ruining Rogue One for me. Haha

My review  ★★★★★
by Zach2611

Even though I’m a leftist I love this show.

Great atmosphere, impeccable service  ★★★★★
by Mr X

Had the grill cheese and it was deliscious.  It cost a fraction of the resources it might have, had it been centrally planned.

Idiosyncratic, but tons of fun  ★★★★★
by Douglasgregory418

Who knew you could talk about movies from a libertarian perspective? No one, but these guys figured it out.

Good intro to libertarianism  ★★★★★
by libertarian cattleman

I play this show to expose friends and family to these ideas. You pick an episode where you know the person has seen the movie being reviewed… it draws them in. The content is great as well but not too hardcore for normies.

Funny and Insightful  ★★★★★
by MJBurlison

Haven’t missed one episode. Robert and Daniel never disappoint me.

Smart, Funny, Insightful  ★★★★★
by Timelocke

The best movie review show out there! Daniel and Robert start off every show by discussing the popular opinion of the film (Google Revies, Rotten Tomatoes, etc.)

From there, they dive into the meat of the film fully equipped with not only wit and sarcasm, but also deep philosophical, political, and economic insights. Frequent tangents into the broader applications of themes in the films ensure that every episode makes you smarter.

Fantastic show–one I never miss!

Great Show  ★★★★★
by Foreign Policy Focus

Fun way to take liberty! Must listen for those of you who want to talk liberty through pop culture!

Best AnCap Movie Review Podcast! ★★★★★
by EricTheRed79

These guys will give you a new perspective on some of your favorite movies. Great podcast!

Taxation is Theft ★★★★★
by samuelayres

Movies? … Good.
Anarcho-capitalist principles? … Good.
Anarcho-capitalist principles in movies? … REALLY GOOD!

Maximum freedom ★★★★★
by ttbake

Great new podcast. Really insightful discussion on moives from a libertarian perspective. Great banter and relationship between the hosts. Great movie selections so far.

Great podcast ★★★★★
by Flychiken

Maximum freedom. That is all.


Click here to view show notes pages for episodes of the podcast.

Episode 201 – RoboCop with Mike C. of MechanicalDreamRevolution
Episode 202 – Demolition Man with Snobby Bobby of the Not For Everyone Podcast
Episode 203 – The Postman with Pete ‘Mance Rayder’ Quinones of the Free Man Beyond the Wall
Episode 204 – The Addams Family (2019) ith Pat and Lizzie MacFarlane of Unhallowed
Episode 205 – The Purge with Olof the Anarcho-Viking
Episode 206 – The Beast with Kyle Anzalone of the Libertarian Institute
Episode 207 – They Live with Robert P. Murphy of The Bob Murphy Show
Episode 208 – JFK with Pete ‘Mance Rayder’ Quinones of the Free Man Beyond the Wall Podcast
Episode 209 – High-Rise with James Jenneman of Blackbird – Learning to Fly in the Post-reason World
Episode 210 – From Russia with Love with the Professional A$$hole
Episode 211 – Three Idiots with Jared Wall of Breaking Liberty
Episode 212 – Kingdom of Heaven [Director’s Cut] with Mike C. of MechanicalDreamRevolution
Episode 213 – Contact with Snobby Bobby of the Not For Everyone Podcast
Episode 214 – Wonder Woman 84 with Jose Galison of No Way Jose! and The Liberty Movement
Episode 215 – Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind with Raylene Lightheart
Episode 216 – Stranger than Fiction with Rachel Kennerly of Cannabis Heals Me and Just Add Liberty
Episode 217 – Mad Max with Shaheen the AnarCap
Episode 218 – La La Land Miguel Duque of Amagi Entrepreneurs
Episode 219 – The Lives of Others with Jon Reed of Jon Reed Creative
Episode 220 – Big Trouble in Little China Snobby Bobby of the Not For Everyone Podcast
Episode 221 – Life is Beautiful with Olof the Anarcho-Viking
Episode 222 – Logan’s Run Dr. Dennis Foster
Episode 223 – Trumbo with Keith Knight
Episode 224 – The Professor and the Madman The Profe$$ional A$$hole
Episode 225 – Chef with Jared Wall of Breaking Liberty
Episode 226 – Snyder Cut of Justice League with Shaheen the AnarCap
Episode 227 – Ben-Hur with the AnarchoChristian
Episode 228 – Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood with Battle for Liberty
Episode 229 – A Perfect World with Pete ‘Mance Rayder’ Quinones of the Free Man Beyond the Wall Podcast
Episode 230 – Eyes Wide Shut with Mike C. of MechanicalDreamRevolution
Episode 231 – The Matrix with Jeremiah Martin of Real on Reels
Episode 232 – Desperado with Peddling Fiction
Episode 233 – The Matrix: Reloaded with Patrick MacFarlane of Liberty Weekly
Episode 234 – The Matrix: Revolutions with Mike C. of MechanicalDreamRevolution
Episode 235 – The Animatrix with Ryan Jones the AfroLibertarian
Episode 236 – Jarhead with Scott Spaulding of the Why I am Antiwar Podcast
Episode 237 – Havana in memory of Robert Wenzel of Economic Policy Journal and Target Liberty
Episode 238 – Law Abiding Citizen with Ben “Dirty J” Johnson
Episode 239 – Sound of Metal with Rocky Ferrenburg
Episode 240 – The Birdcage with James Jennemans of Blackbird
Episode 241 – Jaws with Snobby Bobby of the Not For Everyone Podcast
Episode 242 – Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark with Prof CJ of the Dangerous History Podcast
Episode 243 – Half Baked with Jared Wall of Anarcholand, Breaking Liberty and Thc Hemp Spot
Episode 244 – Hunt for the Wilderpeople with Patrick MacFarlane of Liberty Weekly
Episode 245 – Point Break with Johnny Profita of Peddling Fiction
Episode 246 – Total Recall with Dr. Dennis Foster
Episode 247 – American History X with Nick White of the Statist Quo
Episode 248 – Confessions of a Dangereous Mind with Mike C. of MechanicalDreamRevolution

Up Next: “The Croods” with Rachel Kennerly of Just Add Liberty and Cannabis Heals Me.


Episode 101 – V for Vendetta with Jay of AnarchoCoffee
Episode 102 – Dances with Wolves with Pete ‘Mance Rayder’ Quinones of the Free Man Beyond the Wall
Episode 103 – American Made
Episode 104 – Wreck-it Ralph
Episode 105 – The Lord of the Rings Trilogy with Anarchist Mom
Episode 106 – Action Point with Bryce
Episode 107 – Outlaw King with the Anarcho Viking
Episode 108 – Elf
Episode 109 – Ratatouille with Dann Reid, the Culinary Libertarian
Episode 110 – Death Wish (1974 & 2018)
Episode 111 – Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
Episode 112 – Smallfoot with Rocky Ferrenburg
Episode 113 – Collateral with Mike C of MechanicalDreamRevolution
Episode 114 – Starship Troopers with Mike C of MechanicalDreamRevolution
Episode 115 – Les Misérables with Alex Hay
Episode 116 – Brazil in tribute to Lewis Liberman of Libertopia Cartoon
Episode 117 – Incredibles 2
Episode 118 – The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Episode 119 – My Cousin Vinny with Patrick MacFarlane of the Liberty Weekly Podcast
Episode 120 – Ip Man with Luke Tatum of the Culture of Peace Podcast
Episode 121 – Dark City with Nicky P. of Sounds Like Liberty
Episode 122 – Behind the Curve
Episode 123 – The Truman Show with Mike C of MechanicalDreamRevolution
Episode 124 – Dodgeball with Tyler
Episode 125 – The Passion of the Christ with AnarchoChristian
Episode 126 – Galaxy Quest with Anarchist Mom
Episode 127 – Three Amigos
Episode 128 – Into the Spider-verse with Jack V. Lloyd and the Pholosopher
Episode 129 – The Day the Earth Stood Still with Dr. Dennis Foster
Episode 130 – Rambo: First Blood
Episode 131 – Star Trek: TNG – S1E7 Justice with Patrick MacFarlane of the Liberty Weekly Podcast
Episode 132 – Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle with Rachel Kennerly of the Cannabis Heals Me Podcast
Episode 133 – Legends of the Fall with the Profe$$ional A$$hole
Episode 134 – Tropic Thunder with Doc Anarchy
Episode 135 – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice with Shaheen the Anarcap
Episode 136 – Star Trek: TNG – S2E9 The Measure of a Man with Patrick MacFarlane of the Liberty Weekly Podcast
Episode 137 – Bad Times at the El Royale
Episode 138 – Justice League with Shaheen the Anarcap
Episode 139 – Reds with Jon from Libertarianism For Normal People
Episode 140 – Star Trek: TNG – S3E16 The Offspring with Patrick MacFarlane of the Liberty Weekly Podcast
Episode 141 – Crazy Heart with Scott M. AKA “Captain A”
Episode 142 – Chernobyl with the boys from Free Markets, Green Earth
Episode 143 – Molly’s Game
Episode 144 – The Warriors with Mike C of MechanicalDreamRevolution
Episode 145 – Back to the Future with Doc Brown
Episode 146 – Straight Outta Compton with The Afrolibertarian
Episode 147 – The Mule with Rocky Ferrenburg
Episode 148 – Spirited Away with Olof the Anarcho Viking
Episode 149 – Dune with Anarchist Luke Tatum of Human Action Studios and the Culture of Peace Podcast
Episode 150 – Zombieland with Rachel Kennerly of Cannabis Heals Me
Episode 151 – Joker with Scott M. AKA “Captain A”
Episode 152 – The Karate Kid with Raylene Lightheart of Blastoff with Johnny Rocket and Raylene Lightheart
Episode 153 – Waterworld with Peter Quinones of The Freeman Beyond the Wall Podcast
Episode 154 – They Shall Not Grow Old with Mike C of MechanicalDreamRevolution
Episode 155 – El Camino with Jared Wall of Breaking Liberty
Episode 156 – Cast Away with Keith Knight of Don’t Tread on Anyone
Episode 157 – The Social Network with Miguel Duque of MAPS Business Coaching
Episode 158 – The Killing Joke with Shaheen the Anarcap.
Episode 159 – Gremlins with Rocky Ferrenburg
Episode 160 – It’s a Wonderful Life with Mike C of MechanicalDreamRevolution
Episode 161 – When Harry Met Sally with Raylene Lightheart of Blastoff! with Johnny Rocket and Raylene Lightheart
Episode 162 – The Village with Rachel Kennerly of Cannabis Heals Me
Episode 163 – Enemy at the Gates with Scott M. AKA “Captian A”
Episode 164 – Gold with Jared Wall of Breaking Liberty
Episode 165 – A Leaf of Faith with John Bush of Brave Botanicals
Episode 166 – Edge of Tomorrow with Jack V. Lloyd of They Voluntaryist Comic and Red Flag Reality
Episode 167 – High Fidelity with Nicky P of Peace Freqs
Episode 168 – Captain Phillips with Jared Wall of Breaking Liberty
Episode 169 – Batman with Shaheen the AnarCap
Episode 170 – Contagion with Raylene and Justin Lightheart
Episode 171 – The Last of the Mohicans with Mike C. of MecanicalDreamRevolution
Episode 172 – Edge of Darkness with The Professional A$$hole
Episode 173 – And the Band Played On with Jon Reed
Episode 174 – Police Story with Shaine Scalph of HAPA Supremacy
Episode 175 – Snowpiercer with Olof the Anarcho-Viking
Episode 176 – The Robe with Stephen the AnarchoChristian
Episode 177 – Soylent Green with Dr. Dennis Foster
Episode 178 – Kick-Ass with Raylene Lightheart
Episode 179 – Napoleon Dynamite with Miguel Duque
Episode 180 – Instant Family with Rachel Kennerly of Cannabis Heals Me
Episode 181 – The Platform with Scott M of Silence of the Memes
Episode 182 – Apocalypse Now with Jon Reed of Jon Reed Creative
Episode 183 – American Psycho with Patrick MacFarlane of Liberty Weekly
Episode 184 – Saving Private Ryan with Prof CJ of the Dangerous History Podcast
Episode 185 – Superman: Red Son with Shaheen the AnarCap
Episode 186 – Mrs. Doubtfire with Dann Reid of The Culinary Libertarian
Episode 187 – Heat with Mike C. of MechanicalDreamRevolution
Episode 188 – The Patriot with with Snobby Bobby of the Not for Everyone Podcast
Episode 189 – Casablanca with Pete Quiñones of Free Man Beyond the Wall
Episode 190 – The Gentlemen with Rachel Kennerly of the Cannabis Heals Me Podcast
Episode 191 – Hamilton with Tho Bishop of the Mises Institute
Episode 192 – Uncut Gems with Patrick MacFarlane of Liberty Weekly
Episode 193 – Alita: Battle Angel with Alex Hay
Episode 194 – Full Metal Jacket with Jon Reed of Jon Reed Creative
Episode 195 – Conspiracy with Dr. Dennis Foster
Episode 196 – Knives Out with Ryan The Meme Policeman
Episode 197 – The Godfather with Keith Knight of Don’t Tread on Anyone
Episode 198 – Gentlemen Broncos with Ben “Dirty J” Johnson
Episode 199 – Hotel Rwanda with Jared Wall of Breaking Liberty
Episode 200 – The Godfather, Part II with Keith Knight of Don’t Tread on Anyone


Episode 1 – Inaugural Episode
Episode 2 – Captain Fantastic, Part 1
Episode 3 – Captain Fantastic, Part 2
Episode 4 – Dallas Buyers Club with Doc Anarchy
Episode 5 – Her with Liam Cardenas
Episode 6 – Pump Up the Volume with Nathan Fraser
Episode 7 – Lincoln
Episode 8 – The Wolverine with Jack V Lloyd
Episode 9 – The Act of Killing
Episode 10 – Guest appearance on Wizardly Wisdom
Episode 11 – Logan with Ryan Jones
Episode 12 – The Boondock Saints with Michael of Evolution of Economics
Episode 13 – Kong: Skull Island
Episode 14 – Mad Max: Fury Road
Episode 15 – Passengers
Episode 16 – The Breakfast Club with Drake Lundstrom
Episode 17 – Ghostbusters with Lewis Liberman and Julie Wilder of Libertopia Cartoon
Episode 18 – The Lorax with Kevin LeCureux
Episode 19 – War Dogs
Episode 20 – The Big Short
Episode 21 – Star Trek Beyond with Mark Deardorff
Episode 22 – Throw Momma from the Train
Episode 23 – Dazed and Confused with Mike Brancatelli
Episode 24 – Hacksaw Ridge
Episode 25 – The Running Man
Episode 26 – Tombstone with Kenny the Wizard
Episode 27 – Finding Nemo with Jeremiah of Real on Reels
Episode 28 – The Dark Knight, Part 1 with Shaheen the Anarcap
Episode 29 – The Dark Knight, Part 2 with Shaheen the Anarcap
Episode 30 – Idiocracy with Adam Kokesh
Episode 31 – Dumb and Dumber with Ryan
Episode 32 – Don’t Breathe
Episode 33 – The Aviator with Jon Reed of Libertarianism for Normal People
Episode 34 – Watchmen with Ryan Jones
Episode 35 – Rogue One with Patrick MacFarlane and Jerry McCollum of Liberty Weekly
Episode 36 – Sharknado with Drake Lundstrom
Episode 37 – 3:10 to Yuma with the Professional Asshole
Episode 38 – 13 Assassins
Episode 39 – Pulp Fiction
Episode 40 – Equilibrium with Lewis Liberman and Julie Wilder of Libertopia Cartoon
Episode 41 – IT with Patrick MacFarlane of the Liberty Weekly Podcast and Doc Brown
Episode 42 – The Dark Knight Rises with Shaheen the Anarcap
Episode 43 – First They Killed My Father with Steven Clyde of the Peace and Liberty Podcast
Episode 44 – Willow with Kenny the Wizard
Episode 45 – Ghost and the Darkness with Samuel David Ayers of Living Country in the City
Episode 46 – Man of Steel
Episode 47 – Night of the Living Dead with Mike C of MechanicalDreamRevolution
Episode 48 – The Shining with Patrick MacFarlane of the Liberty Weekly Podcast and Doc Brown
Episode 49 – Inequality For All with Esoteric Entity
Episode 50 – Plans, Trains and Automobiles with the Professional Asshole
Episode 51 – Poverty Inc. with Walter Block
Episode 52 – The Founder
Episode 53 – War Machine with Kyle Anzalone of Foreign Policy Focus
Episode 54 – Die Hard with Shaheen the Anarcap
Episode 55 – Trading Places with Trey Ryan of the Subversion Webcast
Episode 56 – Scrooged with Mike C of MechanicalDreamRevolution
Episode 57 – The Last Jedi with the Professional Asshole
Episode 58 – Get Out
Episode 59 – WALL-E
Episode 60 – Gamer
Episode 61 – Ghost in the Shell with Liam Cardenas
Episode 62 – Groundhog Day
Episode 63 – The Lion King
Episode 64 – I Saw the Devil
Episode 65 – Blade Runner 2049
Episode 66 – Cars
Episode 67 – The Pursuit of Happyness
Episode 68 – The Big Lebowski
Episode 69 – Billy Madison
Episode 70 – The Last Supper
Episode 71 – Hero
Episode 72 – Super Troopers
Episode 73 – Find Me Guilty
Episode 74 – Hot Fuzz
Episode 75 – Nacho Libre
Episode 76 – Bee Movie
Episode 77 – Deadpool
Episode 78 – Evil Genius
Episode 79 – Fahrenheit 451
Episode 80 – Planet of the Apes
Episode 81 – The Incredibles
Episode 82 – Jurassic Park
Episode 83 – Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Episode 84 – Harry Potter
Episode 85 – The King’ Speech
Episode 86 – Mission Impossible
Episode 87 – The Hunger Games
Episode 88 – Gladiator
Episode 89 – Barefoot Gen
Episode 90 – Office Space
Episode 91 – The Outlaw Josey Wales
Episode 92 – Schooling the World with Jack V Lloyd of the Voluntaryist
Episode 93 – Guardians of the Galaxy
Episode 94 – Smokey and the Bandit
Episode 95 – The Magnficent Seven
Episode 96 – The Dark Knight Returns with Shaheen the Anarcap
Episode 97 – Liar Liar with Patrick MacFarlane of Liberty Weekly
Episode 98 – Green Room
Episode 99 – Swingers
Episode 100 – The Thing

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