The podcast episodes provided discuss various aspects of late stage capitalism, such as its intersections with feudalism, its impact on creative industries, and its role in perpetuating societal issues like wealth hoarding and the exploitative nature of mega-churches.

For example, the episode "Much Ado About Ren Faire" analyzes how the HBO documentary "Ren Faire" explores themes of late-stage capitalism and its connections to feudalism. Similarly, the episode "24 Question Party People: DIIV" delves into how the band DIIV's new album "Frog in Boiling Water" addresses the societal acceptance of the negative aspects of late-stage capitalism.

The episode "we are going to be in squid games" also touches on issues related to wealth hoarding and the exploitation of others for personal gain, which are hallmarks of late-stage capitalism.