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The Barking Points Memo podcast, where our crack team of four incorrigible leftists provides the social and political analysis you need, but hidden in the peanut butter of sardonic comedy that dogs crave.
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100 — Okay, If You Say ‘Breaking Down the Complex Carbohydrates of to Power Your Body to Make This Show’, It is Sponsored by Olive Garden, in a Way, Yes

After a quick dip in the GUU, we discuss Duplicit E. Cheese's, and Quibi. Also someone wrote Bill and Hillary bedroom fanfiction! Things get dark! ALSO ENDING MUSIC BY EDGE! IT'S VERY GOOD BARKING POINT: What industry will The Garfield take over next? This Week's Barking Pointers: https://awoo.space/@CrownedRat/104161188943832254 https://snouts.online/@takelgryph/104161474095303066 https://snouts.online/@newdarkcloud/104161964537580310 SPONSORS: Lance Leoghauni, LF, Linearscrew, Marty, Midori Sw...

May 24, 20201 hr 41 minSeason 3Ep. 100

099 — Nobody Gets Sent to Florida, They Are Drawn There by the Strings of Fate

California sues Uber and Lyft, Amazon VP quits and puts the company on blast, Ms. Monopoly is cursing our screens with white feminism, and MORE! BARKING POINT: How with Joe Biden capture the hearts of young people? THIS WEEK'S BARKING POINTERS https://awoo.space/@CrownedRat/104104684668893824 https://snouts.online/@newdarkcloud/104111216335038406 https://snouts.online/@Rewhan/104112862931760647 https://snouts.online/@takelgryph/104134138402670283 https://twitter.com/misssapphomet/status/12572892...

May 13, 20201 hr 51 minSeason 3Ep. 99

098 — He’s Gonna Spatchcock My Leftist, Corny Ass

Welcome to a special Maypril episode wherein we learn to fear something new and strange thanks to Alex Jones' appetite for meats. BARKING POINT: Create your own COVID-19 miracle cures! THIS WEEK'S BARKING POINTER https://snouts.online/@takelgryph/104055999555454434 SPONSORS: scuttlefuzz, SixArmedSweater, Spooky Biscuits, Takel, Varulf, wijn, Wolfinator, Wrenby, WrenYena, & Xurnami "Bossa Antigua" "Backbay Lounge" "Apero Hour" "Crinoline Dreams" "Opportunity Walks" "Samba Isobel" "Shades of S...

May 03, 20201 hr 28 minSeason 3Ep. 98

097 — Tilda Swinton is Basically Bloodborne

Another light episode was in order, so we discuss the finer points of chiptune music, corporate musicals, and present the first installment of Barking Bits! BARKING POINT: You have the personal mobile number of a CEO of any company you want, what do you do with that power and to whom? THIS WEEK'S BARKING POINTER: https://twitter.com/corvusatrox/status/1251882835889336320?s=21 LINKS: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mastodon-community-stimulus-redistribution SPONSORS: Kokiteno, Lance Leoghauni, LF, Lin...

Apr 21, 20201 hr 29 minSeason 3Ep. 97

096 — I Hate This Calvin & Hobbes Ayn Rand

We are back with some disappointment, but also some good news and ideas of how we should move forward. Bernie ends his campaign, Virginia gets new gun laws, and Amazon uses racist dogwhistles to smear a campaign organizer. BARKING POINT: Show us the creative things you have done or found in Animal Crossing. THIS WEEK'S BARKING POINTERS: https://awoo.space/@CrownedRat/103918155900961929 https://snouts.online/@takelgryph/103920048504274152 https://snouts.online/@shel/103930907906718503 LINKS https...

Apr 15, 20201 hr 22 minSeason 3Ep. 96

095 — That Would Be Great Because I Have Invested a Lot of Fake Final Fantasy Money Into Buying Lots of Houseplants for My Fake Virtual House

We're back to talking news this episode with stemming the tide of ecofascism whether it's middle-school nihilism or attempts by the Trump administration to disestablish tribes. Barking Point: Unexpected Leftist Turns from Celebrities, Brands, or Institutions Link Referenced in Show: https://foodstampsnow.com/list-of-grocery-stores-that-accept-ebt-online-for-delivery/ This Week's Barking Pointers: https://twitter.com/dreamerhyena/status/1242583732629827584?s=21 https://twitter.com/crownedrat/stat...

Mar 31, 20201 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 95

094 — Somewhere There's a Gundam Fan That's Really Pissed Off at Us

It's the first Barking Points Quarantine Spectacular! We eschew the darkness to discuss things that are getting us through this, with both good and goodbad suggestions! BARKING POINT: Tell us something that is helping you through these chaotic and unstable times. THIS WEEK'S BARKING POINTERS: https://twitter.com/whatiscosplay/status/1239366099449217025?s=21 https://twitter.com/rhythmbastard/status/1240642908358926340?s=21 REFERENCED LINKS: https://twitter.com/gaileyfrey/status/124150392358990233...

Mar 25, 20201 hr 47 minSeason 3Ep. 94

093 — I'm Not Contagious, It's Just the Trees Jerking Off

This week has fried our brains, luckily Reed and Doc Wolverine are here to make sense and nonsense about the COVID19 outbreak. ALSO SOME POSITIVE STORIES WE SWEAR. Barking Point: Superheroes who have fallen on hard times and sold their gear to the public. Link Mentioned in Show: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-chelsea-pay-her-court-fines This Week's Barking Pointers: https://twitter.com/misssapphomet/status/1236816576323547136?s=21 https://twitter.com/vtmarik/status/1236817743606878214?s=21 http...

Mar 15, 20202 hrSeason 3Ep. 93

092 — You All You Know Like The The Fuckin Like Um State Fair Carnival Thing Like The Test Your Strength Where You Hit a Ham–Do The Hammer to Ring the Bell, It’s You’re Doing That But With Like My Fuckin Mental Health

It's Biden v Bernie, Bloomberg's campaign was basically just a bunch of grift and apathy, Biden can't remember Obama's name, Corona virus takes down SXSW, Star Wars patches its story, and CIVILITY IS A DUMB CONCEPT. BARKING POINT: Girlboss ad campaigns from hell This Week's Barking Pointers: https://twitter.com/sixarmedsweater/status/1232349698947723264?s=12 https://twitter.com/misssapphomet/status/1232403759881318401?s=12 https://twitter.com/kayomielatoro/status/1233902301632487424?s=12 https:/...

Mar 07, 20201 hr 50 minSeason 3Ep. 92

091 — You Know, Like a Bread Took a Poop

A brief check-in with Canada and yet another new point in its terrible history of first nation relations, alongside an update on the 2020 primary: Bloomberg hired joke thieves and memers, while Bernie dominates in Nevada. Iconocalypse ensues. BARKING POINT: Barkee Candles™ needs your help to create the most inappropriate scented candles! This week's Barking Pointers: https://snouts.online/@Zero_Democracy/103658869486041446 https://vulpine.club/@roguecnidarian/103659305798288866 https://snouts.on...

Feb 25, 20201 hr 31 minSeason 3Ep. 91

090 — We’re Not In Suncoast Video Territory

Unist'ot'en Camp update, Luno takes a dip in the Goop (in Netflix form), and once again a game studio has no idea how to discuss politics and art. EPIC! BARKING POINT: Pitch an ancient internet ephemera's TV series adaptation. THIS WEEK'S BARKING POINTERS: https://awoo.space/@CrownedRat/103612713076763969 https://yiff.life/@drifa/103614960575157085 https://snouts.online/@BearLion/103615702699921928 https://snouts.online/@Zero_Democracy/103624666720123957 https://snouts.online/@kobi_lacroix/10362...

Feb 14, 20201 hr 42 minSeason 3Ep. 90

089 — Chute Snacks

SURPRISE RETURNING GUEST AND SOCIALIST FROG REED DROPS BY! Unfortunately we have to talk out Iowa and how much of an utter failure it all was, but we'll temper it with good-ish news, we swear! BARKING POINT: Bloomberg's next sad attempt to get people to like him. This Week's Barking Pointers: https://snouts.online/@newdarkcloud/103555867292154488 https://snouts.online/@takelgryph/103560030093216049 https://snouts.online/@Zero_Democracy/103563576135268477 https://snouts.online/@furkachi/103572216...

Feb 06, 20201 hr 29 minSeason 3Ep. 89

088 — C'mon!

After a week off from FurCon 2020, we're back to bring you stories like Canada: Like All the Bad Parts of America But They Have Healthcare & Primary Nonsense featuring the Joe Biden and Mayor Pete. Unist'ot'en Camp BARKING POINT: Mascot obituaries! This Week's Barking Pointers: https://awoo.space/@CrownedRat/103489465395554592 https://snouts.online/@fourelephants/103492971898907906 https://snouts.online/@AylorSot/103496337991458693 https://twitter.com/vtmarik/status/1217063506111074305?s=21 ...

Jan 27, 20201 hr 31 minSeason 3Ep. 88

087 — A Sommelier of Dick, Sometimes

AI is taking over Hollywood, Facebook plants a story in attempt to appear like they're doing anything about misinformation, and we take a slight detour into The Goop for a scented candle that nobody could, nay, should ever love. AND MORE!! BARKING POINT: Doomed Concept Cars This week's Barking Pointers: https://awoo.space/@CrownedRat/103448393554035167 https://snouts.online/@Zero_Democracy/103449781440663287 https://snouts.online/@takelgryph/103451651054224149 https://dragon.style/@Inumo/1034491...

Jan 14, 20201 hr 34 minSeason 3Ep. 87

086 — That's Right Goosebumps is Why I'm Horny for Werewolves

We're in the 20s! And the right wing is trying to start a war with Iran, again! Also Luno brings us a first-hand account of Cats, and finish off with some counter-programming. BARKING POINT: Find Examples of 'Straight Camp' This episode's barking pointers: https://snouts.online/@knightly/103369391386868037 https://snouts.online/@takelgryph/103372473881244050 https://twitter.com/vtmarik/status/1210774228854661122?s=21 https://twitter.com/thorgolucky/status/1211487501958803457?s=21 SPONSORS: Adept...

Jan 08, 20201 hr 35 minSeason 3Ep. 86

085 — The We're So Fucking Tired I Swear to God I'm Gonna Barking Points Holiday Spectacular

Taking a break from the news, we make fun of the doomed-from-the-outset Cats film adaptation, and have a Pop Culture Potluck to keep ourselves warm amidst this dark winter. BARKING POINT: What 20's fad are we bringing back and updating for the 2020s? Big Structural Chungus' Barking Point Entry Crowned Rat's Barking Point Entry SPONSORS: Kokiteno, Lance Leoghauni, LF, Linearscrew, Marty, newdarkcloud, Nik Clarkson, PhillyPu, Rei Moonwuff, saul mondriaan, scuttlefuzz, SixArmedSweater, Spooky Biscu...

Dec 24, 20191 hr 55 minSeason 2Ep. 85

084 — The Only Way to Win Jazz Is to Not Play At All

We are joined by Reed/Vivax of the SCP Foundation to discuss a strange legal battle to protect a valuable asset to the public domain, in addition to a Pete Buttigeig slam session and a story about old racist statues that just won't die. SCP Legal Defense Fund https://www.zerosumempire.com/ BARKING POINT: Let's Lev Parnas Contracting! Design or describe his next building project and/or the resulting punishment for mankind's hubris. SPONSORS: Adept Omega, Ahundred, Aode (Lion), Aylor, Bobskunk, Ch...

Dec 16, 20191 hr 45 minSeason 2Ep. 84

083 — I dunno, just fuck Axel

When the cat's away the mice* will play, the Axel-less gang discuss Riot Games finally paying its dues, the necessary protests of Amazon's general malfeasance but also squalid worker rights, also George Clooney has a human rights satellite?! BARKING POINT: Run your Papa John's Former CEO Pizza Ultra-Binge Simulation and tell us the result! *they aren't mice Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua" "Backbay Lounge" "Apero Hour" "Crinoline Dreams" "Opportunity Walks" "Samba Isobel" "Shades...

Dec 03, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 83

082 — I’m so sorry I said such a bad thing about David Boreanis

It's time to talk about the primary again, but don't fret we also talk about how Disney and other media conglomerates are going to ruin going to the movies! Also Elon Truck and Sahoni's History Corner on the Occupation of Alcatraz. BARKING POINT: Predict this year's disastrously viral moment from the Video Game Awards. Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua" "Backbay Lounge" "Apero Hour" "Crinoline Dreams" "Opportunity Walks" "Samba Isobel" "Shades of Spring" "Deuces" "Getting it Done" ...

Nov 24, 20191 hr 51 minSeason 2Ep. 82

081 — ok boomer kanye

A Coup in Bolivia, Magic the Gathering's Rainbow Capitalism, Good Electoral News!, November: No Longer the Just Month With Our Worst Holiday, and a heap of Pop Culture Potluck! Barking Point: Create your own forgotten Disney embarrassments that are now coming to Disney+! Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua" "Backbay Lounge" "Apero Hour" "Crinoline Dreams" "Opportunity Walks" "Samba Isobel" "Shades of Spring" "Deuces" "Getting it Done" "Poppers and Prosecco" "Digital Lemonade" by Kevi...

Nov 14, 20191 hr 31 minSeason 2Ep. 81

080 — FOMO FICO Score

We're Back! G/O Media and Why Capital Ruins Everything It Touches, Uluru & Indigenous Rights, Katie Hill vs Revenge Porn, & Rage Against the Coachella BARKING POINT: Inevitably doomed career advice for Beto SPONSORS: Adept Omega, Ahundred, Aode (Lion), Aylor, Bobskunk, Chiaro, computer_fox, Devan Ferguson, Dissonant Dragon, Drífa Jónsdóttir, Eric Plaisance, and Flufftastic Torsten Pihl of The Satanic Temple Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua" "Backbay Lounge" "Apero Hour" "C...

Nov 06, 20191 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 80

079 — Mutiny on the Piracy

We follow a long, meandering chain of stories that all come down to a reboot of the dot-com crash, and the debut of a new segment that will hopefully enrich us all, culturally. BARKING POINT: Legally Distinct Bargain Halloween Costumes SPONSORS: Rei Moonwuff, saul mondriaan, scuttlefuzz, SixArmedSweater, Spooky Biscuits, Takel, Varulf, VerySoftBadger, wijn, Wolfinator, Wrenby, WrenYena & Xurnami Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua" "Backbay Lounge" "Apero Hour" "Crinoline Dreams"...

Oct 22, 20191 hr 52 minSeason 2Ep. 79

078 — Kyndnez™

Ellen Doubles Down on Giving Social Cover for War Criminals, Blizzard Blows, and DELETE FACEBOOK. Barking Point: What will you download in spite of warnings and physical impossibility? SPONSORS: Gabe Fox, Jake Soot, John Franklin, Lance Leoghauni, LF, Linearscrew, Marty, newdarkcloud, Nik Clarkson, no, PhillyPu, & QuiltinOwl Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua" "Backbay Lounge" "Apero Hour" "Crinoline Dreams" "Awesome Call" "Samba Isobel" "Shades of Spring" "Deuces" by Kevin MacL...

Oct 15, 20191 hr 35 minSeason 2Ep. 78

077 — Lunchmeat Golem

Ace is here in spite of bronchitis and Edge in spite of his internet constantly going out! We discuss Sesame Street Ice'd, Ellen Loves Dancing and War Crimes, is Rudy Giuliani Doing Okay, and Destiny: How Are There Still People Who Think It's Acceptable to Say That Word Even 'In Private'. BARKING POINT: What did Rick Perry make you do? SPONSORS: Arlo (Hyena), Aylor, Bobskunk, Chiaro, computer_fox, Devan Ferguson, Dissonant Dragon, Drífa Jónsdóttir, Eric Plaisance, & Flufftastic Torsten Pihl ...

Oct 08, 20191 hr 15 minSeason 2Ep. 77

076 — IMPEACHMENT TIME C'MON GRAB YOUR FRIENDS

Recording amidst the ever-breaking news of the Trump, Republican Administration's inevitable breakdown under the weight of all those crimes, Axel, Sahoni, & Sol talk public pressure versus intractable leadership, Tik-Tok: STOP USING IT, and the return of phrenology but all techy and AI-y this time so it's okay don't worry about it. Barking Point: Create your very own America: The Banksy! Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua" "Backbay Lounge" "Apero Hour" "Crinoline Dreams" "Hard B...

Oct 01, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 76

075 — Infinity Minus Blackface

Axel, Sahoni, Juni, & briefly Sol (RIP Headphones) discuss the climate protests, MFF vs some spent meme of a person and COME ON, CANADA YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING US Barking Point: Taking inspiration from WeWork's Layoffs Extravaganza, let's imagine some fantasy firings of your favorite shit bosses! SPONSORS: Rei Moonwuff, saul mondriaan, scuttlefuzz, SixArmedSweater, Spooky Biscuits, Takel, wijn, Wolfinator, Wrenby, Wren Yena, & Xurnami Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua" "Back...

Sep 21, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 75

074 — A Healthy Suspicion of Clowns

Axel, Juni, and Sahoni take a dip in Joe Biden's brain slurry, discuss the ethical and logistical failings of an AI trained to diagnose autism, and celebrate California banning private prisons! BARKING POINT: Your Emotional Support [Noun] and how it will improve your daily life. SPONSORS: Gabe Fox, Jake Soot, John Franklin, KangaRhia, knightly, Lance Leoghauni, LF, Linearscrew, Marty, Nik Clarkson, no, & PhillyPu Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua" "Backbay Lounge" "Apero Hour" ...

Sep 14, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 74

073 — Charches

It's a culture day, where we talk about Randonauts, Nintendo's embrace of the indie market, and how Bluey's dad is the Ultimate Thirst Trap . Barking Point: In the wake of the Jeremy Renner app's timely demise, let's project future celebrity app disasters, today! Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua" "Backbay Lounge" "Apero Hour" "Crinoline Dreams" "Awesome Call" "Samba Isobel" "Shades of Spring" "Deuces" by Kevin MacLeod ( https://incompetech.com ) License: CC BY ( http://creativecom...

Sep 07, 20191 hr 40 minSeason 2Ep. 73

072 — Second-Hand Delaney Anxiety

Sahoni recaps the highs and lows of the Native American Presidential Forum, Biden's brain is still bubbling over, and we remind you that Brexit is still really fucking bad. If you want to donate to the Solidarity Against Hate bail fund, you can donate at this link: bit.ly/2HsRKFr Barking Point: What's the lore, and possible cinematic universe, for the upcoming "Flamin' Hot" Cheetos movie? Theme Music: "Barking Point" by Solardog Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Inspired", "EDM Detection Mode", ...

Aug 31, 201951 minSeason 2Ep. 72

071 — SmegMart Shopping Spree!

While the Amazon is being burned by right wing interests, Bernie has unveiled a climate justice plan, Joe Biden's Brain Update: It's Cooking Now, and Netflix plans to use AI to automate creating trailers as Disney continues its The Blob-like takeover of our culture industry. Barking Point: Anti-Boomer Board Games, in the style of Hasbro's weak attempt at a Socialism burn . Theme Music: "Barking Point" by Solardog Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua", "Crinoline Dreams", "On My Way", ...

Aug 23, 20191 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 71
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