I’ve been untangling a lot — ideology, identity, collapse, and why clarity only shows up when everything else burns off. I wrote about the conclusions I’ve come to lately. open.substack.com/pub/gavinbst... #LoFiOntology #AfroAbsurdism #Philosophy

Season 1 of Park Bench Ontology is officially wrapped. Thanks for watching me unravel, rebuild, and rant into the void with purpose. Season 2 starts in January—until then, enjoy the peace before the next collapse. #ParkBenchOntology #Comedy #Philosophy

Keep a Straight Face — Art + Comedy Tour This weekend at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. Nov 17–19 · 6:30–7:30 PM Tickets required. www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/aghfest/ #AGHFest #AGHFest25 #Hamilton #ArtComedy

Keep a Straight Face — Art + Comedy Tour A guided art tour that refuses to behave. Nov 17–19 · 6:30–7:30 PM Art Gallery of Hamilton Tickets required. www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/aghfest/ #AGHFest #AGHFest25 #Hamilton #ArtComedy

They said D&D was satanic. But if Satan wanted an army — would he really choose https://youtube.com/@parkbenchontology?si=ddq6ZUiSS6BhdLB9 ##TheDevilsArmy #ComedyOfCollapse #ParkBenchOntology #ExistentialComedy #DarkHumor

Keep a Straight Face — Art + Comedy Tour A guided art tour that refuses to stay serious. 🗓️ Nov 17–19 | 6:30–7:30 PM 📍 Art Gallery of Hamilton 🎟️ Tickets required. www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/aghfest/ #AGHFest #AGHFest25 #ArtMusicFood #Comedy #Hamilton

He walked in, touched my stomach, and blamed my pain on my body. That’s not medicine — that’s necropolitics in action. 🎙 Park Bench Ontology — Ep. 7 #Necropolitics #ComedyPodcast #Philosophy #ExistentialComedy #BlackAbsurdism #CriticalTheory

What if the freedom we chase is just another form of control? Originally uploaded as ‘Necropolitics.’ Correct title: Freedom From Freedom 🎙 Episode 6 – Freedom From Freedom: To Be Free of Freedom #FreedomFromFreedom #ComedyOfCollapse #ParkBenchOntology #ExistentialComedy #AfroAbsurdism

Some people treat “freedom” like it’s a weapon — their right to ignore everyone else. 🎙 From Park Bench Ontology 📼 YouTube: youtube.com/@parkbenchon... #Necropolitics #WhosEntitledToExist #Freedom #ComedyOfCollapse #ExistentialComedy #ParkBenchOntology

Unless ‘grumpy old man’ suddenly becomes trendy, I’m never gonna be a thing to achieve A clip from Park Bench Ontology Ep. 5: Psychopolitics: How Control Got Cute Watch the full episode: youtube.com/@parkbenchon... Website: gavinstephens.ca #comedypodcast #Capitalism #philosophypodcast

My generation didn’t understand gender. We had Mr. Mom and Three Men and a Baby — movies that treated basic care like science fiction. Hauntology isn’t just about ghosts. It’s about replaying confusion until it feels like culture. pod.link/uncolonized #Hauntology #GenderRoles #FilmTheory

New Park Bench Ontology episode drops tomorrow. Philosophy x pop culture x comedy X existential dread.

Tony Soprano isn’t scared of the FBI. He’s scared of the void. 💀 Every panic attack is a jump scare from reality itself.

We need to talk about Mark Carney's approach to Middle East politics. Because he just said something so unhinged it prompted Canada’s largest Muslim advocacy organization to demand an apology. When you see the clip, you'll understand why. Let's talk about that and more:

In Episode 25 of the Uncolonized, @yungguard.bsky.social talk about the film Sinners and the series Andor. On our bonus episode we discuss the concept of "vice signalling." pod.link/uncolonized patreon.com/theuncolonized #UncolonizedPodcast #Sinners #Andor #CulturalCritique #PoliticalDiscussion

Just dropped a new solo ep of Uncolonized:
Working at a federal polling station confirmed what I already suspected—capitalism and democracy can’t coexist. 
🎧 Listen + support: pod.link/uncolonized #CanadaElection #Podcast #LeftistCanada #TheUncolonized #PoliticalCommentary

Colonialism didn't die — it just got a museum membership. We’re talking deportations, dirty boards, and outdated boomers. New Uncolonized up now @yungguard.bsky.social pod.link/uncolonized #Colonialism #Deportations #RoyalOntarioMuseum #DecolonizeNow #PoliticalPodcast

Season 16 Episode 21 with @gavinstephens.bsky.social is now available here: pod.link/uncolonized

The notwithstanding clause, climate change, public safety and international conflict, Poilievre’s missing security clearance, drama in the newsroom. Here are the five things @jenstden.bsky.social noted for @thetyee.ca during last night’s debate. thetyee.ca/News/2025/04...

As a Christian I do not feel under attack, but it’s good to know the conservatives are looking out for… wait I’m black. forget it

On this weeks eps of Uncolonized @yungguard.bsky.social & I unpack how power, race, and prestige shape the narratives around "genius"—while reviewing the film #Mickey17 pod.link/uncolonized #Bourdieu #CulturalCapital #CriticalTheory #PostcolonialCinema #MarxistFilmTheory #DeconstructingCinema

Back to talk about Mickey 17 and who “gets” to make quirky movies on S16E20 of Uncolonized Podcast with @gavinstephens.bsky.social pod.link/uncolonized

I have feelings about a dude I had in an audience on tour. He was a #MAPLEMAGA and was entirely on board with Trump taking over. Ah, the authoritarian mindset. pod.link/uncolonized Part 2 of our episode is also out on HTTP://patreon.com/theuncolonzied

This weeks episode of Uncolonized Podcast I talked with Derek Forgie (The social about his up coming project #Parties?over. pod.link/uncolonized #podcast #political #canada

These people. I mean they have an entire province convinced that, this is they're identity.

Wait I’ve seen this movie before

This week @yungguard.bsky.social and I talked about the #ontario #election and so much more. pod.link/uncolonized Bonus episode: patreon.com/theuncolonized

The latest Ontario election is discussed by @gavinstephens.bsky.social and me on S16E16 of Uncolonized: pod.link/uncolonized

This weeks uncolonized podcast @yungguard.bsky.social and I talked about the new #captianAmericaBravenewworld and its relation to art in the age of mechanical reproduction. pod.link/uncolonized And in our bonus episode we talk far-right extremism patreon.com/theuncolonized

Everyone is clutching their pearls because #Elon's nazi salute, like the man hasn't been living off of a fortune created from a blood diamond mind during apartheid South Africa. Now Teslas a problem! #Liberals

We both liked Wicked but @gavinstephens.bsky.social & I still had different takes on the movie. Listen to S16E11 of Uncolonized: pod.link/uncolonized

We really did it this time

The comedy club in Ottawa wants me to be more sensitive to convoy supporters. Apparently they’re crying because of my jokes. #donttreadonmyfeefees

The new Album is out on all platforms! Park Bench Ontology. I had a fun time putting this one together and now baby has flown the nest. lnk.to/parkbench

I love in 2025 white liberals are getting the “Are you sure he’s racist? Because he’s never been racist to me”

This week on Uncolomized @yungguard.bsky.social so I held it down with #simulacra & #simulation #HulkHogan and #politics. pod.link/uncolonized #cndpoli #trump #wwe #baudrillard #MarkFisher #capitalistRealism

Ideology is for us, not your owners. The simulation is real. #baudrillard #USPoli #CndPoli

His supporters don’t care. Cult members just double down at this point. It will always be Trudeau’s fault

"He's not serious, and if he's serious he won't do it, and if he does it we have regulations in place to not let it happen..." I need a nap.

In a world full of populist rhetoric, where politicians like #pierrepoilievre scream #axethetax but vote against axing the GST, #luigimangione is an anomaly in world of #falseconciousness. This weeks episode @yungguard.bsky.social and I talk about it. pod.link/uncolonized #podcast #cndpoli

The latest episode of Uncolonized with @gavinstephens.bsky.social & me is now available: pod.link/uncolonized

New podcast episode is up

This week @yungguard.bsky.social and I reviewed the movie #hertic, and talked about #DougFords bill 212. On this episode of Uncolonized. pod.link/uncolonized #cndpoli #ontpoli #movies #podcasts #podcastsincolour

Jokes on them, I’m too poor for clothing. #cndpoli #canada #capitalism www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7400796

Assuming everyone’s dog is like yours and not an anxiety ridden mess, must be nice, but until they come out with puppy prozac please put your dog on a leash.

Trump: If Canada can't handle tariffs we can always make it the 51st state. meanwhile... Puerto Rico:

🚨South Korean right wing president Yoon Suk Yeol has declared martial law amid opposition to his budget, opposition impeachment efforts, and calls for probes into scandals involving his wife and allies. This is an assault on democracy. Developing…

I forget, what year is this? Don't leave me standing here holding this Penny-farthing

I see the Alberta government finally has a solution to the affordable housing problem.