The concept of a vanguard party is extensively discussed in the provided podcast episodes as a key element of revolutionary Marxist strategy.

The episodes highlight the role of a vanguard party in providing revolutionary theory, guiding the working class towards emancipation, and combating class collaborationism and economism within the labor movement.

Examples of this can be seen in the discussions of Lenin's 'What Is To Be Done?' Episode 54636, the history of the Trade Union Educational League (TUEL) Episode 54949, and the concept of economism analyzed in Episode 56402.