The Romance of Self-Destruction in “Withnail and I” (1987) – Part 2

The Romance of Self-Destruction in “Withnail and I” (1987) – Part 2

May 18, 2026 · 35 min

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Wes & Erin continue their discussion of the cult classic 'Withnail and I,' exploring themes of self-destruction and modernity.

Wes & Erin continue their discussion of the cult classic “Withnail and I,” and whether our capacity for sublimation suffers less from the crisis of modernity than from our attempts to transcend it. Upcoming Episodes : Waiting for Godot , The Mummy Pre-order Erin’s forthcoming book “Avail” here: http://subtextpodcast.com/avail For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreon subscribers also get early access to ad-free regular episodes. This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit AirwaveMedia.com to listen and subscribe to other Airwave shows like Good Job, Brain and Big Picture Science . Email  advertising@airwavemedia.com  to enquire about advertising on the podcast. Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Website

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