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The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters

A daily British political commentary podcast from a right-wing, anti-progressive perspective, featuring a rotating panel of in-house hosts.

The brief

This is the flagship audio broadcast for the Lotus Eaters media brand, a daily panel show dissecting news and culture from a right-wing British perspective. A rotating cast of in-house commentators critiques topics like immigration, the perceived decline of Western media franchises, and the political left. The tone is frequently polemical and satirical, aiming to articulate a nationalist, anti-progressive worldview.

Its daily cadence and large, rotating roster of in-house commentators distinguish it from solo-hosted or interview-based political podcasts. The show functions as the central hub of a broader media ecosystem, explicitly designed to build a community and political movement, rather than just comment on the news.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters is the flagship daily news program from Lotuseaters.com, a British right-wing media platform founded by Carl Benjamin (also known as the YouTuber 'Sargon of Akkad') in November 2020. Based in Swindon, the show features a rotating cast of hosts and commentators who analyze daily news, politics, and cultural events from a nationalist and socially conservative viewpoint. The podcast is a central component of a larger media operation that includes premium content, courses, and political promotion for entities like Restore Britain.

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Credentials & credits

  • Carl Benjamin: Founder of Lotuseaters.com, prominent YouTuber since 2013.
  • Dan Tubb: Host of "Brokenomics" segment, former Venture Capitalist & Asset Manager.
  • Harry Robinson: Host and Writer.
  • Stelios Panagiotou: Host.
  • Beau Dade: Host and Writer.
  • Firas Modad: Host.

Other ventures

  • Lotuseaters.com (premium content website)
  • Online Courses (e.g., Ancient Greek Virtue Ethics)
  • Merchandise Shop
  • Restore Britain (political entity promoted by the show)
  • Lads Hour (premium show)
  • Breakfast With Beau (daily show)
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
Daily
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
4.8K
Last episode
5 days ago
Jun 25, 2026
Status
Active
Recent episodes
  1. 01
  2. 02
    The Butter Chicken TsunamiJun 28, 2026 · 18 min
  3. 03
  4. 04
  5. 05
    They’re Cancelling Our Guys NowJun 27, 2026 · 34 min
  6. 06
    Elon Becomes a Mass MurdererJun 26, 2026 · 19 min
  7. 07
    Air-Con Is Far-Right NowJun 26, 2026 · 26 min
  8. 08
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

AI-extracted picks + commentary · help us verify
  1. 01
    Doctor Who Is Dead and the BBC Killed It

    A clear example of the show's cultural commentary, critiquing a major media franchise for its perceived 'woke' direction and commercial failure.

  2. 02
    The Butter Chicken Tsunami

    Demonstrates the show's provocative approach to analyzing immigration and demographic change, in this case focusing on New Zealand.

  3. 03
    French Politics Is More Depressing Than You Think

    Highlights the podcast's focus on broader European right-wing political movements, drawing parallels between French and British politics.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

How the host interviews

This is a multi-host panel discussion, not an interview show. Different combinations of hosts from the Lotus Eaters roster appear daily to discuss three news or cultural stories, with each segment lasting about 25 minutes. The analysis is consistently from a right-wing, nationalist viewpoint, often employing sarcastic humor and critiques of what they term 'woke' ideology.

Signature segments

  • · Breakfast With Beau
  • · Three-segment news breakdown
  • · Critiques of 'woke' media (e.g., Doctor Who)
  • · Lads Hour
  • · Brokenomics

Topics covered repeatedly

British PoliticsCultural CommentaryNews AnalysisImmigrationAnti-Woke CritiqueUS PoliticsEuropean PoliticsMedia CriticismSocial ConservatismNationalism
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

AI-extracted guest list + profile · help us verify
Typical guest

The show does not typically feature external interview guests. Instead, it rotates its own stable of hosts and contributors, such as Carl Benjamin, Harry Robinson, Stelios Panagiotou, and Firas Modad. Occasionally, a subject matter expert may join to inform the panel on a specific topic, as seen with Raphael Paillot on French politics.

Recent guests
  • Lewis Brackpool
    on Doctor Who Is Dead and the BBC Killed It
  • Raphael Paillot
    on French Politics Is More Depressing Than You Think
  • Angloid
    on They’re Cancelling Our Guys Now
  • Lucy White
    on They’re Cancelling Our Guys Now
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
595K
595,000
Avg views / video
51K
Trailing window
Total views
414M
413,763,055
Videos published
4,796
Sponsor readEstimated

The podcast is self-sponsored, acting as the primary marketing funnel for its own website, lotuseaters.com. It consistently promotes its premium memberships, which unlock additional shows and content, as well as merchandise and online courses. The show also carries promotional messages for affiliated political organizations like Restore Britain.

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
Who is the main host of The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters?
The platform was founded by Carl Benjamin (also known as 'Sargon of Akkad'), who is a frequent host. However, the show uses a large, rotating panel of commentators, including Harry Robinson, Stelios Panagiotou, Firas Modad, and others.
What is the format of the show?
It is a daily panel discussion, not an interview show. Typically, two or three hosts discuss the news and cultural topics of the day from a right-wing perspective.
What is the political stance of the podcast?
The podcast has a right-wing, nationalist, and socially conservative political stance. It is critical of progressivism, globalism, and what it refers to as 'woke' culture.
Is The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters still running?
Yes, it is an active podcast that releases new episodes daily on weekdays.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
Clips and full episodes are available on platforms like YouTube, Rumble, and Odysee. The audio version is available on podcast platforms, and the full archive is on their website, lotuseaters.com.
What does 'Lotus Eaters' mean?
The name is a reference to Homer's Odyssey, positioning their website as a calm and nourishing island in the 'stormy internet,' a place to find thoughtful content away from mainstream misinformation.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthResearchedHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.

§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence

  1. [01]About us - Lotus Eaterslotuseaters.com
  2. [02]Podcast - Lotus Eaterslotuseaters.com
  3. [03]Carl Benjamin - Lotus Eaterslotuseaters.com
  4. [04]The Guardian: I spent an evening with fans of Lotus Eaters – the hit podcast shaping Britain’s new far-right culturetheguardian.com
  5. [05]Carl Benjamin - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
  6. [06]EverybodyWiki: The Lotus Eaters (company)en.everybodywiki.com
  7. [07]Why Lotus Eaters?lotuseaters.com
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