2.48 Dark Autumn for Russia 2
Back in April, the white-paper dreamers in Washington told you the Russian state was a rational actor optimizing its war effort. We used the...
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2.47 I am a Bobbit Worm and I do "BLOOP"
Ukrainian deep-strike drones are acting as mechanical Bobbit worms—buried deep in the operational rear, snapping Russia’s supply chains in h...
2.46: National Peculiarities of Russian Freemasonry
When an empire starts running out of money, fuel, and soldiers, it doesn't apologize—it doubles down on esoteric cosplay and window-dressing...
2.45: The Wildberries Extinction Event
Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign has escalated into a systematic liquidation of Russia's deep-rear logistics. As multi-billion-ruble Wild...
2.44 August Without an Emperor
August has always been a bad month for the Russian Empire. In this comprehensive Eastern European Gonzo brief, Kristaps Andrejsons rips thro...
2.43 ...but it sometimes rhymes
The software patches on the Kremlin’s digital autocracy have officially failed, and the nineteenth-century Tsarist operating system undernea...
2.42 The Pantyhose Filter
Welcome back to the edge of the empire. In Episode 2.42, the grand illusion of the "Long War" officially crashes into a 69-hour line for gas...
2.41 All Hail Hypnotoad
The Russian state isn't just collapsing; it's being quietly appraised for a corporate buyout. In Episode 2.41, we dive into the terminal loo...
2.40 Fraud Watch
Welcome back to the studio at the edge of the empire. Today, the institutional lying known as Vranyo has officially collided with a physical...
2.39 Vranyo for Dummies
The global gas station has run out of gas. In Episode 2.39 of The Eastern Border, we pull back the heavy curtain of "Vranyo"—the mandatory,...
The Eastern Border x Operator Starsky
Another of our collaboration episodes for the anniversary month! This time, with our good friend Operator Starsky! Trigger warning: There is...
2.38 Existential Fanfiction
Happy Anniversary to The Eastern Border ! We are celebrating the madness of the post-Soviet space by watching the Russian Federation activel...
The Eastern Border x Advent of Computing
In our second anniversary episode, we chat with Sean from Advent of Computing about Russian internet blocks and much more! Car4Ukraine Easte...
Transnistria (and other things) with The Red Line
Here's the first one of our anniversary special episodes. This is a prolonged chat with Michael Hillard from The Red Line podcast. Donate to...
2.37 The Simulated Empire
Welcome to the absolute peak of the “Simulated Empire.” It is June 2026, and the Russian Federation has finally achieved the ultimate geopol...
2:26 This was supposed to be SPIEF 2
The geopolitical abstract has officially broken down into physical, bleeding reality. Recorded live from Latgale, just 22 kilometers from th...
The Eastern Border x Decoding Trolls Car4Ukraine Fundraising Stream
In the honor of our 15th anniversary month, we'll be doing quite a bit of collaborations and other fun events. As the first among our guests...
2.35 SPIEF 2026: We can. But why?
Welcome to Episode 2.35 of The Eastern Border: "SPIEF 2026: We can. But why?" While the Russian elite dine on 18,500-ruble elk lips at the S...
2.34 The Clone Trap Is Burning!
Before we dive into the grim reality of the Russian collapse, a quick note on the channel art. I’ve been listening to your feedback regardin...
2.33 Eastern Border Special: Illusionary Calories
We were tired of talking about depressing military losses and bureaucratic collapses, so today Evita and I decided to bring you a cheerful,...