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Episodes

Episode 003 - Voyage of the Damned

John did not drown, and no Secret Service agent we would ever care about was hurt. It's a special start to a spooky Spooktober with our spectacular sponsors.

Oct 07, 2023•46 min

Episode 002 - The Man Who Scammed to Earth

John and Matthew discuss the UAW strike, Fetterman clones, locally-owned grocery stores, and the weirdest story to come out of Texas, well, lately at least, which is still saying something

Sep 22, 2023•47 min

Episode 001 - Boys Are Back

Matthew and John discuss getting the ol' Liquid Flannel up off the mat and seeing what kind of juice she still has in her. It's still socialist, it's still culture. It's everything you've been missing. Welcome back.

Sep 15, 2023•39 min

Worse Than the Cure feat. Gregory Hardin II - Episode 183

Senior Oklahoma Correspondent Gregory Hardin II (Twitter: @GregoryHardinII) joins us again this week for updates on the coronavirus quarantine and states reopening. We discuss how the virus is going to impact the right to vote in upcoming elections, and the infectiousness of conspiracy theories. Katie has questions about the term "grifter."

May 21, 2020•1 hr 6 min

Truly, This is Worse feat. John Leavitt - Episode 182

Friend John Leavitt (Twitter: @LeavittAlone) is back with us this week. We discuss what JFK Jr.'s startup magazine "George" says about the political moment we're in. Corporations prove true to a certain form, as do mustaches.

May 12, 2020•1 hr 13 min

Politics is a Joke feat. Rebecca Bitton - Episode 181

We're joined this week by Rebecca Bitton (Twitter: @rebeinstein) about how party politics have let down the most precarious among us, and why taking the "Black Pill" isn't created equal among all groups. We discuss how the coronavirus quarantine is impacting abortion rights, and the guidance we're seeing from the White House.

May 03, 2020•1 hr 1 min

Quietly Genocidal feat. Max Sparber - Episode 180

Author and dear friend of the program Max Sparber (Twitter: @MaxSparber) is back with us this week. We talk about the conservative protests against quarantine and social distancing, and what the crisis means for how we dream. Unsurprisingly, our high notes are all about media we're consuming.

Apr 22, 2020•55 min

Because of Freedom feat. Josh - Episode 179

This week we're joined by Josh (Twitter: who even could possibly know) to talk about the usual things: quarantine, what a Biden candidacy means for the Supreme Court, things of that nature. Josh is also the musical guest!

Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 1 min

The Dickscourse feat. Beth Bourdon - Episode 178

Guest Beth Bourdon (Twitter: @bethbourdon) joins us this week to talk about the impact of the 'rona on the criminal justice system. We take a short tour down to the South to look at their response, and wonder if Trump is going to overtake the Dems on the left. We answer Katie's question about what we mean by "means-testing." Special thanks to our musical guest JJ Demonic (Twitter: @JJDemonic) for his track "Yellow Nautica" off his album Spirit Cooking. Direct link: https://soundcloud.com/jj-demo...

Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 12 min

Don't Look Down feat. Mack - Episode 177

Our old friend Mack (Twitter: @olmackdonedidit) is with us this week to talk about... well, what else? How does society cohere when nobody can work, go outside, or build their communities? We talk about what we're doing in our everyday lives to adjust to the 'rona, why Donald Trump is too buffoonish to ever die, and what this could mean for the Dem elections.

Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 5 min

Where Does the Movement Go feat. Jared Holt - Episode 175

Stocks and progressivism are both taking a beating from the coronavirus this week, as Jared Holt (Twitter: @jaredlholt) joins us to talk about his time at CPAC and where the Sanders movement goes in the aftermath of some primary losses.

Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 13 min

Flipping Over the Gameboard feat. Pete Johannsen - Episode 174

At the threshold of Super Tuesday, we're joined by Pete Johannsen (Twitter: @PodsidePete) of the Podside Picnic podcast (Twitter: @PodsideP) to talk about predictions, what the coronavirus exposes about weaknesses in American society, and Pete's experience hosting some old friends of the show for the Nevada caucuses.

Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 6 min

Break Glass In Case of Bernie Sanders feat. Hot Take Appreciator - Episode 173

This week we're joined by Emily Bartlet Hines, better known as the Hot Take Appreciator (Twitter: @IHateNYT). It's been a bad week for the Boy Scouts of America as they declare bankruptcy over thousands of allegations of abuse; meanwhile, the Bloomberg campaign is ramping up its attacks on Bernie Sanders as the Democratic primary season continues. Thanks to special musical guest Shoaler for their single, "Tough Break Kid." Follow them on Twitter @dodgonkulator and check out the rest of their wor...

Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 7 min

Coronavirus of the Mind feat. Sam Knight - Episode 172

With a look back to New Hampshire and a look forward to Super Tuesday, we bring Sam Knight (Twitter: @samknightfour), co-founder of the District Sentinel (Twitter: @TheDCSentinel) in for his perspectives on how the media has been covering the primaries so far and what Michael Bloomberg means for the primary and, in the long term, the Democratic Party itself.

Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 7 min

The Power of Solidarity feat. TwogeneVDabs - Episode 171

New friend of the show Jay (Twitter: @TwogeneVDabs) is with us this week for a very Chicago episode; teachers' strikes, legal weed, and cops using facial recognition are making a weird landscape in the Windy City. We do final thoughts on the mess the DNC made of the Iowa caucuses.

Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 2 min

The Raucous Iowa Caucus feat. Jordan Uhl - Episode 170

On the eve of the Iowa caucuses, Jordan Uhl (Twitter: @JordanUhl) is with us to predict, prognosticate, and preach the good word about our boy Bernie. Brendan brings us some typically absurd news out of the Nebraska governor's mansion. Special thanks to our musical guest King and Queen of the Losers for their track "Jean Luc Goddard." Full album link: https://kingandqueenofthelosers.bandcamp.com/

Feb 02, 2020•1 hr 6 min

Stunting On 24" Chrome feat. Farmers League - Episode 169

Old friends Chuck (Twitter: @ShaggyTooTrope) and Mack (Twitter: @olmackdonedidit) from the Farmers League pod are with us this week to talk about Hillary Clinton taking potshots at Bernie, and Matthew details the absurd situation Texas has put itself in trying to deal with weed. If you're a leftist who's into soccer, make sure you check out the Farmers League podcast! @farmersleaguepod

Jan 30, 2020•1 hr 6 min

Doing Meaningful Things feat. Gregory Hardin II - Episode 168

Senior Oklahoma Correspondent Gregory Hardin II (Twitter: @GregoryHardinII) is back with us to talk mainly about the economy and new developments in the Democratic primary. Your speakers aren't crackling, Gregory just needs to turn his mic gain down. Brendan's cat makes a guest appearance. Special musical guest JJ Demon drops his single "The Great Satan (Eat the Rich)" (Prod. Slick Ross). JJ Demon's full album "Spirit Cooking" is available on all streaming platforms. Direct song link: https://so...

Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 3 min

Year Zero feat. Ben Geier - Episode 167

Are we going to war with Iran or is it all just electoral nonsense? Speaking of electoral nonsense, what's going on with Bernie and Liz? Guest Ben Geier (Twitter: @ben_geier) is with us to help figure out how when everything is antisemitic, maybe nothing is.

Jan 16, 2020•1 hr

Antifa Brunch Review feat. Kate Willett - Episode 166

Comedian Kate Willett (Twitter: @katewillett) joins us for our first show of 2020 to talk about why we support Bernie Sanders, weird Nebraska news, and the ongoing assault on law enforcement officers' dignity by... law enforcement officers.

Jan 09, 2020•1 hr 5 min

Constant Indignation Posture feat. Adam H. Johnson - Episode 162

Adam H. Johnson (Twitter: @adamjohnsonNYC) is with us this week to talk about what the liberal press and body politic are getting wrong about the Trump impeachment, and give us some updates on the Dem primary. Brendan shares a troubling story out of Nebraska about driving records being shared with the Census Bureau.

Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 5 min

I'll Give You An Example feat. Ken Klippenstein - Episode 161

Friend Ken Klippenstein (Twitter: @kenklippenstein) is back to talk about his new article in the Intercept about government surveillance of pacifist border activist groups, and we all have a good laugh at Don Jr. and Charlie Kirk getting booed off the stage by their own ostensible base.

Nov 21, 2019•1 hr

Talking About Astrology feat. Lloyd Howell - Episode 160

On our first week back on the beat after Spooktober, we're joined by Lloyd Howell (Twitter: @voidhowler) to talk about recent election news, Kamala Harris's godawful plan for making it "easier" for parents to schedule around their kids' school schedules, and why Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk will never, ever create a space utopia.

Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 16 min

Return to Stull Part 2 - Episode 159

We conclude Spooktober as the party, now just Matthew and Mellie (Twitter: @eponawest) make their way deeper into Stull House, where they have to confront a new batch of ghouls including a resurrected Nick Glesmann (Twitter: @squirrelfodder) and the devious Dr. Stullenstein played by guest Ehren Penix (Twitter: @SpaceDandy27). Will the party survive long enough to escape, even after an encounter with Satan Himself?

Oct 31, 2019•1 hr 21 min

Return to Stull Part 1 - Episode 158

For our final Spooktober event, a road trip with Megan (Twitter: @MemeVVitch) and Mellie (Twitter: @eponawest) back to Stull, Kansas goes predictably off the rails when the party checks into a haunted hotel. Who will live, and who will die? Who will go mad, and who will become a permanent resident of Stull House? Find out in Part One of Return to Stull: The Quest for Gles!

Oct 31, 2019•2 hr 31 min

Big Black Candle feat. Horror Vanguard - Episode 157

It's a SPOOK-tacular mashup episode with Horror Vanguard, as Jon (Twitter: @TheLitCritGuy) and Ash (Twitter: @GothUncharted) join us to talk about children's Halloween movies. We look at stranger danger in Ernest Scared Stupid, parental failures in ParaNorman, and unbelievable levels of horniness in Hocus Pocus.

Oct 15, 2019•1 hr 19 min