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Grade A Nation

Grade A USAwww.spreaker.com
Grade A Nation is what podcasts are meant to be: great conversations with great guests from all walks of life. We get to the bottom of discerning fact from fiction in a world that is sometimes seemingly filled with phonies and fakes. Topics are discussed with a quirky blend of humor and honesty. Hear from the interesting personalities of the day at their most unfiltered with compelling interviews. The podcast for folks that don't want to be pandered to or have their time wasted. A program presented by Grade A USA and hosted by Chris Thomas.
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Episodes

E122: Snoozing Through 9/11 Tribute Speaker

A cowboy with no respect sleeps through a woman describing her life growing up without parents after losing them during the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks. The 9/11 tribute was ruined by a drooling fool! Plus, a discussion of a recent stop at McDonald's.

Sep 14, 202129 min

E121: Salute ABBA instead of the American Flag?

In what can be interpreted as a continuation of the culture war, a substitute teacher removes the U.S. flag from their classroom, replacing it with a flag bearing the ABBA logo. The teacher believes the students should salute the greatness of ABBA's music, as well as their upcoming new album and hologram tour. How does the school's principal respond? Find out on a brand new Grade A Nation!

Sep 03, 202116 min

E120: Talking FEG Token and Crypto with Carlos Alonso!

On this installment of Grade A Nation, I have the privilege of talking to Carlos Alonso, a part of the FEG token marketing team. Carlos shares why he is so passionate about FEG, to the point where he participated in a cross-country bus tour spreading the word about FEG! We discuss the various initiatives being developed, including FEGex, a cryptocurrency listing platform where people can trade pairs of tokens. Why there is so much positivity within the FEG community is covered. If you are intere...

Aug 24, 202139 min

E119: Accused of Shoplifting from Target!

A man of faith feels ashamed after being accused of stealing from Target. Hear what he has to say on the Domenic Taylor Hour of Power....uh, we mean Grade A Nation!

Aug 16, 202121 min

E118: Avoid the TikTok Beat the Heat Challenge!

An adult day care center operator returns to the program after a lengthy hiatus to say things are going well at the center. To show how much fun his center clients are having, he is having them participate in a TikTok challenge where they are locked in a car on a hot day with no water and seeing if they can avoid passing out. What in the world?

Aug 16, 202113 min

E117: Mile High Club Reward for Dixie Fire Volunteer?

A travel agent is upset that his efforts to fill an entire airplane with volunteers to assist with the Dixie Fire in Northern California did not result in him getting a plastic American Airlines wings pin from a stewardess, as he lost out to a well-behaved special needs person that was also on the flight. Some people can be so narcissistic!

Aug 15, 202114 min

E116: The Cross Eyed Blankie Boo Caper!

The inventor of the quilt pillow has a plan to get back at a person who laughed at him for being cross eyed. Who knew blankets and pillows were such serious business?

Jul 25, 202115 min

E115: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and Leyna Bloom

A self-proclaimed relationship expert for men teaching an online course called FICUS 101 is facing calls for refunds from his students after he expresses a strong and deep affection for Leyna Bloom without knowing about her background. Is the 2021 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue creating drama?

Jul 23, 202115 min

E114: A Portrait of the Rain Man of Radio as a Trisha Paytas Fan

Since Tom Ladoux is taking a break from the show apparently, Chris Thomas has the distinct honor of interviewing Lawrence Ross, the host of The Lawrence Ross Show (an inventive title, for sure). Lawrence is an open book and talks about quite a bit on Grade A Nation: he addresses false accusations that he is stalking YouTuber Trisha Paytas, reveals a missed romantic encounter with a lady of the night arranged by his friend's mom, reflects on his goals as an entertainer, and shares some of the cha...

Jul 15, 202158 min

E113: Money Changes Everything

A debate over spending saved-up funds on concert tickets turns into one of the Grade A Nation crew stating they are quitting the show! Also, what is up with the perverted drifter that stops by unannounced?

Jul 11, 202117 min

E112: Bill Cosby Cold Cut Combo

A famous comedian wants Bill Cosby to be integrated back into public life. He suggests having Bill Cosby be a new spokesman for Subway, promoting their maligned tuna sandwich and a new sweetened ice tea called ‘Bill’s Special Brew’ that “makes you a bit sleepy after drinking it.” Outrageous!

Jul 09, 202116 min

E111: Go House Hunters for Pay?

Adam Sysler is trying to generate funds for his “Dinner With You” app and comes across an interesting casting call on Craigslist. He is potentially open to appearing on the television show, as long as he gets to wear and talk out of a Bane mask. Find out his reasoning (or lack thereof) on the latest Grade A Nation.

Jun 29, 202116 min

E110: Kwame Says Mom Gives the Best Big Brain

A youngster is assigned to disciplinary summer school because he asked his teacher if she was good at giving big brain...because he overheard his mother’s boyfriend Kwame talking about his mom’s “skills” in that area. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Jun 11, 202124 min

E109: Yashar Ali @yashar and the Boundaries of Journalism

A Los Angeles Magazine profile piece on Twitter personality Yashar Ali feels like a hit job. Why was it released at this time? Why is there the insinuation that his dark thoughts on Twitter of late are emotional manipulation? Is there any tangible evidence that he is indeed a grifter that uses his private Venmo to collect donations for charitable causes which do not go to the charities? We discuss...you decide.

Jun 10, 202126 min

E108: March for Mongo

A practitioner of sports medicine wants to raise money for Steve "Mongo" McMichael’s battle with ALS by dressing up Special Olympians as football players, attaching buckets to their helmets, and having them collect donations from people. Sheesh!

Jun 05, 202121 min

E107: Gay Boy Summer

Billy Briggs thinks Uber is falsely profiling him by showing his route to get some iced coffee in rainbow colors. Oh, brother!

Jun 04, 202119 min

E106: Travis Scott’s Cacti Chaos!

A man uses the spurs on his cowboy boots to power his way through a sea of people trying to grab a box of Travis Scott’s new Cacti spiked seltzer. The police obviously respond. We also have a taste test of Pineapple Cacti!

Mar 21, 202121 min

E105: No Showering = Fourth Stimulus Check?

Geii Whang believes that he if he does not shower he will conserve water, which will save the environment. He is convinced he will be rewarded with a fourth stimulus check for his efforts. Geii believes people are not able to smell him anyway since face masks block his odor. What? Listen in on his convoluted reasoning.

Mar 20, 202111 min

E104: Watch Out for Stimulus Payment Scams!

The Grade A Nation crew encourage people to spend any third stimulus payment wisely. We chat about the risks of the stock market and cryptocurrency when an unknown stranger asks for stimulus check money and promises a romantic dinner at Olive Garden in return. Oh brother! Note: This show should not be interpreted as personal financial advice.

Mar 19, 202113 min

E103: Suspended Teacher Gets Vaccine Before Working Teachers!

Substitute teacher Paul Dawson, who was suspended after students saw his “stuff” during a Zoom class session, somehow got a vaccine dose ahead of actual working teachers. How is this possible? Why did Paul wear a tuxedo to the vaccination center? Was him giving the vaccination staff slices of Pizza Hut wise? So many questions to answer in this installment of Grade A Nation!

Mar 18, 202116 min

E102: Pay to Reenact Railing Collapse at Bolivian University?

Jeremy Gable is charging people to take their picture as they pretend they are falling off a railing in an abandoned old church like at the Bolivian University. Exploiting a tragedy? Most definitely! In bad taste? Certainly! Potential big money maker? Disturbingly likely!

Mar 17, 202115 min

E101: Super Bowl 55 Naked Pizza Party!

Environmental justice advocate Greta Thictung warns Grade A Nation that pizza boxes are harmful for the environment. To prevent climate change, she encourages people to pick up pizza at the store with their bare hands instead of using a pizza box. She then talks about how she pretends a pizza slice is Tom Brady’s hog. As you can probably tell by now, not much progress was made talking about the Kansas City Chiefs matching up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Sheesh!

Jan 31, 202121 min

E100: GameStop, AMC, and Lotto Ticket Risks!

On the 100th installment of Grade A Nation, we discuss the risks of not buying your aunt her insulin pens so you can buy lotto tickets and shares of AMC and GameStop stock on Robinhood. Trying to make the money back by having people pay to watch your aunt have manic cases of insulin withdrawal on webcam is not right! Thanks to everyone who has ever listened to the podcast. Here is to another 100 installments, and many more after that.

Jan 30, 202120 min

E98: No Sting AEW Gift Divides Family

A young AEW fan wanted his mom to get him a Sting zip hoodie...she didn’t get it for him. Now he wants to run away from home and never come back! Will this ultimately be a story of Christmas cheer or woe? Listen in to find out! Happy holidays to everyone.

Dec 25, 202019 min

E97: Black Santa = Food Court Chaos

Video game expert Adam Sysler is supposed to provide insight on the Cyberpunk 2077 lawsuit that was filed. Instead, Adam wants to yammer on about his lawsuit against a local mall for “emotional distress and trauma” following his reaction to an African-American Santa taking pictures with people in the food court. What a zany guy!

Dec 24, 202023 min

E96: Last PS5 in Stock Leads to Roundhouse Kicks!

Substitute teacher Paul Dawson is desperately trying to get a PS5 for his godson Michael. He finds one last remaining Playstation 5 at a video game store in a quiet strip mall...but has to engage in Mortal Kombat style action to wrestle it away from a group of youngsters. Such a shameful guy!

Dec 17, 202026 min

E95: Beware Second Stimulus Check Scams!

A financial advisor is telling small businesses to send coupons that look like a second stimulus check envelope. So someone expecting $1200 instead gets $5 off a large pizza. Not right!

Dec 16, 202012 min

E94: Anniversary 2 or Elliot Page Talk?

December 1, 2020 marks the 2nd year anniversary of the launch of the Grade A Nation podcast. While Chris Thomas wants to walk down memory lane, others want to debate whether Elliot Page should give back his awards that he competed and won for in the “Best Actress” categories of awards committees. Good grief!

Dec 01, 202017 min

E93: Did Howard Stern Cause Jason Ellis to be Fired from SiriusXM?

After an impressive 15-year run at the great SiriusXM, Jason Ellis was let go this week. A Howard Stern hater comes on the show and blames Howard for Jason being fired. Do you agree with this wild allegation? Listen and tell us what you think!

Nov 26, 202015 min
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