Compact Podcast

Geoff Shullenberger, Ashley Frawley, and Matthew Schmitz discuss current events.

Peace TikTalks 08/20/2025

Peace TikTalks Trump pursues peace in Eurasia, Gavin Newsom tries out a populist style, and the White House launches a TikTok account. Ashley Frawley and Anna Wetzel join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/37893145

Family Matters 08/12/2025

Family Matters The conflict in Gaza escalates, Trump and Putin plan for a private summit, and DSA-style socialism continues its assault on the family. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/37778825

InstaGrand Tour 08/06/2025

InstaGrand Tour NASA is calling for a nuclear reactor on the Moon, a beach town in France is asking tourists to cover up, and heterofatalism is having a moment, again. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/37710310

Compact Conversations: Oliver Bateman 08/04/2025

Compact Conversations: Oliver Bateman Oliver Bateman joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece "The Death of the Post-Left." /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/37672445

Bonnie Blue Jeans 07/31/2025

Bonnie Blue Jeans The United States and the European Union cut a trade deal, a gunman targets several NFL executives at their New York office, a recent Sydney Sweeney ad sparks controversy, and Channel 4 airs a documentary on Bonnie Blue. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/37622640

The Last Show with Colbert 07/25/2025

The Last Show with Colbert Trump attacks Fed Chair Powell, Ari Aster's Eddington exposes the horrors of the Covid-era, and NPR and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert face funding cuts and cancellation. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/37550165

Labubu Blockchain 07/16/2025

Labubu Blockchain The hosts reflect on the Trump administration's successes and misses, the internet celebrates Cryptoweek, and Labubu skeptics worry the faddish toy is demonic. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/37430905

The Third Secret of Epstein Island 07/10/2025

The Third Secret of Epstein Island The Epstein controversy splits MAGA, Elon Musk may launch a new "America Party," and the hosts contemplate the nation of Greece. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/37367370

Rice Guys Finish Last 07/02/2025

Rice Guys Finish Last The Senate passes Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, a musical act leads violent chants at Glastonbury Festival, and Zohran Mamdani ignites a debate over "woke" table etiquette. Ashley Frawley and Anna Wetzel join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/37259625

From Rainbow to Red 06/26/2025

From Rainbow to Red Zohran Mamdani wins the New York Democratic Mayoral Primaries, Obergefell v. Hodges turns 10, and Trump surprises hawks and doves. Ashley Frawley and Stephen Adubato join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. Read Daniel McCarthy's column "How Trump Surprised Hawks and Doves:" /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/37164730

Hawks and Doves 06/19/2025

Hawks and Doves Trump weighs US involvement in Iran, authorities investigate the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers, and the trial of Sean Combs is underway. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/37078810

Chaos in the Canyon 06/13/2025

Chaos in the Canyon The Trump administration deploys US Marines to California to protect ICE agents, and the world mourns the death of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/36998475

The Last Drag 06/04/2025

The Last Drag Twelve people are injured in an antisemitic attack in Colorado, Britain increases its defense budget, the European Union goes after pornographers, and France bans public smoking. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/36849220

Trump Bonds or Bust? 05/29/2025

Trump Bonds or Bust? Trump wages war on Harvard, Germany joins the US and other countries in a cautious escalation of the war in Ukraine, and the Trump administration proposes a program to turn every baby into a budding capitalist. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/36771520

The Big Beautiful Podcast 05/21/2025

The Big Beautiful Podcast Trump negotiates his big beautiful bill, Biden is diagnosed with cancer, and South African refugees resettle in the United States. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/36663560

Habemus Papam! 05/14/2025

Habemus Papam! The new pope has taken the name Leo, alluding to Pope Leo XIII who developed modern Catholic social teaching, and the Trump administration might accept the gift of a luxury airliner from Qatar. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/36564525

Escape from Hollywood 05/06/2025

Escape from Hollywood The AfD gets labelled an extremist organization, and Trump plans to reopen Alcatraz and to impose tariffs on foreign film production. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/36458175

Powering up, powering out 05/01/2025

Powering up, powering out Trump makes a mineral deal with Ukraine, the liberal candidate wins the Canadian election, and Spain faces power outages. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/36403300

Passing on 04/25/2025

Passing on Pope Francis passes, Elon Musk departs from DC, and Zelensky and the Trump administration argue over peace in Ukraine. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/36314840

Send 'em back [to the moon]! 04/15/2025

Send 'em back [to the moon]! Controversy ensues over Trump's immigration policies and Lauren Sanchez leads an expedition to outer space. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/36158890

A Taxing Season 04/09/2025

A Taxing Season Trump's Liberation Day tariffs garner mixed reactions and White Lotus Season 3's finale disappoints. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/36075135

Happy Liberation Day! 04/02/2025

Happy Liberation Day! Trump imposes tariffs on US trading partners, Maurine Le Pen is banned from candidacy, and Musk turns X into an AI machine. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/35974930

Compact Conversations: Jacob Savage 03/26/2025

Compact Conversations: Jacob Savage Jacob Savage joins Geoff Shullenberger to discuss his new Compact piece "The Vanishing White Male Writer." Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/35877655

Leaks and Losses 03/26/2025

Leaks and Losses Bernie Sanders and AOC tour across the country, 23andMe goes bankrupt, and White House groupchats get leaked. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/35867815

Locking Down and Locking In 03/20/2025

Locking Down and Locking In A new report on funding for gender ideology in the EU comes out, a new progressive agenda focused around abundance rolls out, and the fifth anniversary of the Covid lockdown is upon us. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/35795605

Strike 'n Shake 03/13/2025

Strike 'n Shake The Trump administration makes moves against Columbia University's student protestors, Trump test drives a Tesla, and RFK has lunch at Steak 'n Shake. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/35671545

Dustups and Breakdowns 03/06/2025

Dustups and Breakdowns Trump addresses a joint session with congress and has a dustup with Zelensky, and Meghan Markle releases a new Netflix series. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/35558360

[Who's] Got a Golden Ticket 02/28/2025

[Who's] Got a Golden Ticket Andrew Tate makes his way to the United States, Trump institutes "golden visas," and the team discusses their Oscar picks. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/35480320

Father Knows Best(?) 02/20/2025

Father Knows Best(?) Negotiations ensue between the United States and Russia, and the reproductive career of Elon Musk sparks controversy. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/35363770

The Super Bore 02/13/2025

The Super Bore Trump and his DOGE team shutter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Super Bowl no longer features woke virtue signaling. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe /episode/index/show/a3fdfa35-26ad-453c-9da3-f13c92b5a861/id/35264355

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