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I Don't Get It Podcast

Noah Tarnow and Bill Scurryamericancaesar.net
Noah Tarnow and Bill Scurry are the podcasting duo behind the middle-aged man sensation "I Don't Get It."
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I Don't Get It: Flex Seal

Bill and Noah sawed a boat in half, reassembled it with rubberized tape, piloted it through shark-infested waters, and then made a crop of memes about the experience. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is Flex Seal? 14:38 -- Why is Flex Seal so popular? 20:16 -- Would you have liked Flex Seal if you were a kid? 23:30 -- Is Flex Seal a sign of the apocalypse? 27:55 -- Is your irrational hatred of Flex Seal based on jealousy, and conclusion This week'...

Dec 31, 201834 min

I Don't Get It: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Our husbands left us, so we tried our hand at stand-up comedy as a coping mechanism to deal with the great upheavals about to grip society in the very near future. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel? 15:12 -- Why is The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel so popular? 22:39 -- Would you have liked The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel if you were a kid? 25:22 -- Is The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel a sign of the apocalypse? 29:47 -- Is your irrational hat...

Dec 24, 201837 min

I Don't Get It: Acai Bowls

Finally, we’re eating dirt flavored ice cream so you don’t have to. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is an Acai Bowl? 12:16 -- Why are Acai Bowls so popular? 18:07 -- Would you have liked Acai Bowls if you were a kid? 21:45 -- Are Acai Bowls a sign of the apocalypse? 28:03 -- Is your irrational hatred of Acai Bowls based on jealousy, and conclusion This week's theme: "A Little Sugar In My Bowl” by Nina Simone. New episodes every Monday morning on ...

Dec 17, 201832 min

I Don't Get It: The Shoot

We grapple with another dance phenomenon this week: The Shoot, a creation of BlocBoy JB out of Memphis. Listen as we pogo whilst shaking our arms rhythmically. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is The Shoot? 16:55 -- Why is The Shoot so popular? 22:22 -- Would you have liked The Shoot if you were a kid? 24:42 -- Is The Shoot a sign of the apocalypse? 26:53 -- Is your irrational hatred of The Shoot based on jealousy, and conclusion This week's theme...

Dec 02, 201832 min

I Don't Get It: Vaporwave

Chill with us as we investigate one of the newer use of music samples, the underground gravity of Vaporwave. Noah bristles against anything which isn’t hard guitar rock, so this should be fun. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is Vaporwave? 14:55 -- Why is Vaporwave so popular? 20:52 -- Would you have liked Vaporwave if you were a kid? 24:22 -- Is Vaporwave a sign of the apocalypse? 27:27 -- Is your irrational hatred of Vaporwave based on jealousy,...

Nov 26, 201832 min

I Don't Get It: Ashley Manta, The Cannasexual

Who or what is the Cannasexual? It’s exactly what you think it is, and we recruited guest star Rachel Kramer Bussel to the show to help us figure out what we’re missing. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow -- @raquelita 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is a Cannasexual? 16:49 -- Why is Cannasexuality so popular? 23:48 -- Would you have liked Cannasexuality if you were a kid? 29:15 -- Is Cannasexuality a sign of the apocalypse? 33:24 -- Is your irrational hatred of Cannasexuality bas...

Nov 19, 201839 min

I Don't Get It: Greta Van Fleet

Rock and roll is back, in the guise of a bunch of small children from northern Michigan who pretend to be Robert Plant. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is Greta Van Fleet? 13:52 -- Why is Greta Van Fleet so popular? 18:57 -- Would you have liked Greta Van Fleet if you were a kid? 25:42 -- Is Greta Van Fleet a sign of the apocalypse? 29:04 -- Is your irrational hatred of Greta Van Fleet based on jealousy, and conclusion This week's theme: "Highway...

Nov 05, 201835 min

I Don't Get It: Post Malone

We’ve discovered proof positive that in today’s music environment you can just pull any schmoe out of a bar, put some production behind him, and you score a modern legend: Post Malone. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and Who is Post Malone? 19:23 -- Why is Post Malone so popular? 22:52 -- Would you have liked Post Malone if you were a kid? 25:19 -- Is Post Malone a sign of the apocalypse? 28:55 -- Is your irrational hatred of Post Malone based on jealousy...

Oct 29, 201834 min

I Don't Get It: Pete Davidson

The great unknowable is who is Pete Davidson? And why is he a public persona these days? @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and Who is Pete Davidson? 13:58 -- Why is Pete Davidson so popular? 19:56 -- Would you have liked Pete Davidson if you were a kid? 22:24 -- Is Pete Davidson a sign of the apocalypse? 26:19 -- Is your irrational hatred of Pete Davidson based on jealousy, and conclusion This week's theme: "Pete Davidson” by Ariana Grande. New episodes eve...

Oct 22, 201831 min

I Don't Get It: Troye Sivan

The podcast finally solves the modern culture issue of the gender binary with our in-depth analysis of Troye Sivan, a current troubadour who emerged from the wilds of YouTube to conquer the U.S. mainland. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and Who is Troye Sivan? 14:11 -- Why is Troye Sivan so popular? 18:02 -- Would you have liked Troye Sivan if you were a kid? 22:47 -- Is Troye Sivan a sign of the apocalypse? 27:22 -- Is your irrational hatred of Troye Siv...

Oct 16, 201832 min

I Don't Get It: American Vandal

Live from the rim of the greatest wonder of the world located on American soil, we talk about an exceptional Netflix original series called “American Vandal,” unheralded greatness indeed. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is American Vandal? 15:30 -- Why is American Vandal so popular? 17:54 -- Would you have liked American Vandal if you were a kid? 19:26 -- Is American Vandal a sign of the apocalypse? 21:48 -- Is your irrational hatred of American ...

Oct 07, 201826 min

I Don't Get It: Doja Cat

What’s better than music? MEME MUSIC! This week we look at phenom Doja Cat, the artist who gave us the enduring cultural touchstone “Moooo!” @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and Who is Doja Cat? 13:43 -- Why is Doja Cat so popular? 17:25 -- Would you have liked Doja Cat if you were a kid? 19:01 -- Is Doja Cat a sign of the apocalypse? 24:52 -- Is your irrational hatred of Doja Cat based on jealousy, and conclusion This week's theme: "Moooo!” by Doja Cat. N...

Sep 30, 201829 min

I Don't Get It: Princess Elena Of Avalor

We welcome our third live guest into the fold -- Duchess Amanda Cuda of Bridgeport -- to talk about Princess Elena of Avalor. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow -- @amandacuda 00:00 -- Introduction, and Who is Princess Elena? 17:54 -- Why is Princess Elena so popular? 22:15 -- Would you have liked Princess Elena if you were a kid? 25:35 -- Is Princess Elena a sign of the apocalypse? 31:26 -- Is your irrational hatred of Princess Elena based on jealousy, and conclusion This week's ...

Sep 24, 201838 min

I Don't Get It: Bhad Bhabie

Noah and Bill invite mystery guest James Hancock (WRONG REEL PODCAST) to talk about something which easily applies to middle-aged men, the “Cash Me Ousside Girl” Danielle Begoli. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow -- @colebrax -- @wrongreel 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is a Bhad Bhabie? 17:33 -- Why is Bhad Bhabie so popular? 22:23 -- Would you have liked Bhad Bhabie if you were a kid? 28:10 -- Is Bhad Bhabie a sign of the apocalypse? 33:39 -- Is your irrational hatred of Bhad ...

Sep 17, 201842 min

I Don't Get It: Rolled Ice Cream

Take ice cream, add a chilling flat surface, and scrape it into tight little tubes, and you get rolled ice cream. With special guest Nick Nadel, we're glad to live in an age where you can correct the structural flaws of dessert so easily. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow -- @nicknadel -- @mmfhnspodcast 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is rolled ice cream? 12:44 -- Why is rolled ice cream so popular? 17:24 -- Would you have liked rolled ice cream if you were a kid? 22:13 -- Is rol...

Sep 10, 201835 min

I Don't Get It: Shawn Mendes

Marvel as Noah and Bill are swallowed wholly by the soft good looks and syrupy falsetto of pop titan and lifetime achievement award winner Shawn Mendes. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and Who is Shawn Mendes? 17:44 -- Why is Shawn Mendes so popular? 22:57 -- Would you have liked Shawn Mendes if you were a kid? 28:11 -- Is Shawn Mendes a sign of the apocalypse? 32:45 -- Is your irrational hatred of Shawn Mendes based on jealousy, and conclusion This week'...

Jul 23, 201837 min

I Don't Get It: Bo Burnham

Bo Burnham is a comic who touches souls with his honesty. Can he crack the shell of two middle-aged cynics who shed their feelings decades ago? @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and Who is Bo Burnham? 14:39 -- Why is Bo Burnham so popular? 20:24 -- Would you have liked Bo Burnham if you were a kid? 25:03 -- Is Bo Burnham a sign of the apocalypse? 29:21 -- Is your irrational hatred of Bo Burnham based on jealousy, and conclusion This week's theme: "Repeat St...

Jul 15, 201836 min

I Don't Get It: Wild Kratts

We cultivate an appreciation for kid stuff in the form of Wild Kratts, a PBS cartoon series about two bros who really like to look at wildlife in its natural habitat. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is Wild Kratts? 16:10 -- Why is Wild Kratts so popular? 19:07 -- Would you have liked Wild Kratts if you were a kid? 21:44 -- Is Wild Kratts a sign of the apocalypse? 23:39 -- Is your irrational hatred of Wild Kratts based on jealousy, and conclusion ...

Jul 08, 201830 min

I Don't Get It: RuPaul's Drag Race

This week we WERQ to figure out why RuPaul’s Drag Race has had an amplified influence on culture lately. And we wore large wigs while recording this episode. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is RuPaul’s Drag Race? 17:47 -- Why is RuPaul’s Drag Race so popular? 23:51 -- Would you have liked RuPaul’s Drag Race if you were a kid? 25:42 -- Is RuPaul’s Drag Race a sign of the apocalypse? 29:47 -- Is your irrational hatred of RuPaul’s Drag Race based on...

Jul 01, 201836 min

I Don't Get It: Flossing

We follow the lead of a goober teen from Georgia and start swaying our arms and hips to the beat of no particular song. Why is this a popular thing? Because the world is dead and we have no morals left. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is Flossing? 13:47 -- Why is Flossing so popular? 21:27 -- Would you have liked Flossing if you were a kid? 25:04 -- Is Flossing a sign of the apocalypse? 27:27 -- Is your irrational hatred of Flossing based on jeal...

Jun 25, 201834 min

I Don't Get It: K-Pop

HEY SEXY LADY! We’re shipping out to the Korean peninsula to get to the bottom of the musical sensation sweeping all nations, Idol Groups from Seoul. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is K-Pop? 16:04 -- Why is K-Pop so popular? 22:13 -- Would you have liked K-Pop if you were a kid? 23:51 -- Is K-Pop a sign of the apocalypse? 27:04 -- Is your irrational hatred of K-Pop based on jealousy, and conclusion This week's theme: "Come Back Home” by Seo Taij...

Jun 11, 201832 min

I Don't Get It: Twitch

It’s our epic 50th episode! And we’re wasting your time talking about both video game playthroughs and Fortnite once again, but this time in the heady context of Twitch, the streaming and lucrative platform one uses to play such things. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is Twitch? 14:34 -- Why is Twitch so popular? 19:34 -- Would you have liked Twitch if you were a kid? 21:56 -- Is Twitch a sign of the apocalypse? 26:49 -- Is your irrational hatred...

Jun 04, 201833 min

I Don't Get It: Percy Jackson

The gods must be crazy because we’re looking at Percy Jackson, the popular series of books featuring a line of Greek deities living among us, squabbling for power. They are also a cheap imitation of Harry Potter, but that’s just our opinion. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is Percy Jackson? 11:23 -- Why is Percy Jackson so popular? 18:00 -- Would you have liked Percy Jackson if you were a kid? 20:58 -- Is Percy Jackson a sign of the apocalypse? 2...

May 27, 201830 min

I Don't Get It: Donald Glover

This was easy, looking at the multi-hyphenate impresario behind “Atlanta” and Childish Gambino, and finding something greatly pleasurable to admire... @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and Who is Donald Glover? 13:00 -- Why is Donald Glover so popular? 18:18 -- Would you have liked Donald Glover if you were a kid? 21:58 -- Is Donald Glover a sign of the apocalypse? 24:06 -- Is your irrational hatred of Donald Glover based on jealousy, and conclusion This we...

May 21, 201831 min

I Don't Get It: WhatsApp

We look at the obscure messaging software this week, finding out that it has almost zero footprint in the states but a huge impact overseas. This episode is off-model for us, but what the hell. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is WhatsApp? 07:57 -- Why is WhatsApp so popular? 14:56 -- Would you have liked WhatsApp if you were a kid? 17:43 -- Is WhatsApp a sign of the apocalypse? 21:29 -- Is your irrational hatred of WhatsApp based on jealousy, and...

May 13, 201827 min

I Don't Get It: Kanye West

The beautiful, twisted, dark fantasy of Kanye West comes up this week, and Noah and Bill try to separate the art from the artist. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and Who is Kanye West? 15:13 -- Why is Kanye West so popular? 19:52 -- Would you have liked Kanye West if you were a kid? 22:50 -- Is Kanye West a sign of the apocalypse? 26:34 -- Is your irrational hatred of Kanye West based on jealousy, and conclusion This week's theme: "Fade” by Kanye West. Ne...

May 08, 201832 min

I Don't Get It: Infinity War

Finally something we can agree with the hoi polloi on! Marvel is dropping the newest release in their unstoppable drive to kill us with movies, and Bill and Noah are into it. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is Infinity War? 10:50 -- Why is Infinity War so popular? 15:47 -- Would you have liked Infinity War if you were a kid? 18:59 -- Is Infinity War a sign of the apocalypse? 21:10 -- Is your irrational hatred of Infinity War based on jealousy, an...

Apr 30, 201828 min

I Don't Get It: Coachella

It’s off to the scorching and dusty Wasteland with you as we analyze what makes the Coachella Music Festival so popular, despite cripplingly expensive tickets and preponderant sexual abuse. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is Coachella? 15:51 -- Why is Coachella so popular? 22:04 -- Would you have liked Coachella if you were a kid? 24:39 -- Is Coachella a sign of the apocalypse? 29:32 -- Is your irrational hatred of Coachella based on jealousy, an...

Apr 24, 201833 min

I Don't Get It: Bitcoin

Plunge into the pecuniary world of pseudocurrency with us as we discuss the volatile phenomenon men call Bitcoin, a thing destined to separate you from your lucre. @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is a Bitcoin? 23:07 -- Why is Bitcoin so popular? 28:25 -- Would you have liked Bitcoin if you were a kid? 30:58 -- Is Bitcoin a sign of the apocalypse? 35:35 -- Is your irrational hatred of Bitcoin based on jealousy, and conclusion This week's theme: "M...

Apr 15, 201839 min

I Don't Get It: Fortnite

It’s back into the world of modern gaming for a look at Fortnite, a massive sensation which takes you to a zombie apocalypse where you have to survive by… building towers? @noahandbillshow -- @williamscurry -- @noahtarnow 00:00 -- Introduction, and What is Fortnite? 13:26 -- Why is Fortnite so popular? 18:44 -- Would you have liked Fortnite if you were a kid? 22:05 -- Is Fortnite a sign of the apocalypse? 25:12 -- Is your irrational hatred of Fortnite based on jealousy, and conclusion This week'...

Apr 01, 201831 min
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