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The Rutabaga

KMIH 88.9 The Bridgetherutabaga889.transistor.fm
The Rutabaga is a random, unscripted “comedy” show featuring News You Can’t Use, which brings you funny useless news. Check in 10:00 pm Mondays and 11:00 pm Fridays for banter and foolishness. Episodes of The Rutabaga uploaded on Mondays and Fridays. Only on 88.9 The Bridge will you find hosts Nick, Jackson, Fenway, and McLean, who are Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring.
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Episodes

LIGHTS OUT - The Rutabaga Episode 68

The Rutabaga talk about turning out the lights at the worst possible moments, a bathroom that's actually two rooms, formality in academia, European rivalries, racism, and cereal.

Oct 05, 202034 minSeason 2Ep. 68

Someone Kept WHAT In The Fridge??? - The Rutabaga Episode 67

We explain all of our jokes for 25 minutes and then tell a story about someone keeping wild stuff in the fridge. Also discussed is Wes Anderson, the US president, what you can and can't do on the radio, and Jackson's adventures in the green room of the radio station.

Oct 03, 202034 minSeason 2Ep. 67

MCLEAN SPEAKS OUT??? - The Rutabaga Episode 63

The Rutabaga cycle through a lot of topics today, talking about Canadian geography, Stranger Things, McLean's relationships, how bad Nick and Jackson want McLean and Fenway gone, Among Us, Tik Tok, Dungeons and Dragons, human statistics, and existentialist theory.

Sep 18, 202032 minSeason 2Ep. 63

Wireless Access Protocol - The Rutabaga Episode 62

The gang talk about who on the show has the worst Main Character Syndrome, the real meaning of the pop song WAP and whether it's good or bad, Scott Pilgrim vs the World, big news from Jackson, Among Us, and some of today's rappers with good rap names

Sep 15, 202029 minSeason 2Ep. 62

Tales of Zoom Classes- The Rutabaga Episode 61

The Rutabaga's four hosts are now all back in school, and boy oh boy do they have stories to tell. McLean tells the story of a man who shouldn't have ever gotten a microphone, Nick tells of a freshman who won't answer even the most basic of questions, and Jackson spews propaganda. Fenway is also there and he does stuff

Sep 11, 202031 minSeason 2Ep. 61

SEASON THREE PREMIERE - The Rutabaga Episode 60

The Rutabaga kick off Season Three by bashing McLean mercilessly and then demanding rights for Fenway. Speaking of, sign this: http://chng.it/LHLSrqZgqF Also, what are your suggestions for the Season Three intro? DM us @theonlyrutabagas on Instagram

Sep 08, 202033 minSeason 2Ep. 60

SEASON TWO FINALE - The Rutabaga Episode 59

In the Season Two finale, the gang bring Emma back and discuss Mexican food, stories from online school, how to flirt without the object of your affections getting a restraining order, and how old is too old to be dating.

Sep 04, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 59

OUR HIGH SCHOOL'S CELEBRITY? - The Rutabaga Episode 58

The gang talk about the closest thing Mercer Island's student body has to a celebrity, a man who amassed 11 million views on a YouTube video. We also dig up Fenway's past rejections, including a date that many of his friends watched him strike out on, and being the last man cut from Mercer Island's baseball team

Sep 01, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 58

PEOPLE DRINK HAND SANITIZER??? - The Rutabaga Episode 57

In this episode, McLean debates leaving the show and the gang talk about Fenway's dog and grandma, the title of last episode, a sudden rush of people misusing hand sanitizer, McLean's mental health, and Jackson's similarities to Tyler, The Creator.

Aug 29, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 57

FLEA VS TICK VS BEN SHAPIRO - The Rutabaga Episode 55

In this one, McLean shares big news while the rest bicker about bears, Discord, driving tests, what a country is, who would win in a hypothetical debate, and Lost. (Warning: the episode starts off a bit loud, so maybe turn your volume down until about 1:15 in the episode if you use headphones)

Aug 22, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 55

HALF OF THE RUTABAGA BULLIES A CHILD - The Rutabaga Episode 54

Tensions run high as the full cast of The Rutabaga get back together to talk about TV shows, the president, counterfeit money, McDonalds, and Fenway's cousin who looks to be on the fast track to YouTube stardom.

Aug 17, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 54

M-O-N-E-Y - The Rutabaga Episode 53

Nick talks about getting lost while mountain biking. Also discussed is credit cards, the death of the traditional robbery, unethical corporate practices, and how the show could possibly become a household name with only 38 dollars US in its budget. (seriously, if y'all have any ideas you can DM us on instagram @theonlyrutabagas or on twitter at the same name, please help)

Aug 15, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 53

JACKSON IS A GENIUS??? - The Rutabaga Episode 52

The Rutabaga get Jackson back and talk about movies, Fenway's flight from the government over Tik Tok concerns, Jackson's near-miss at a genius-level IQ test, the godlike powers of editing that McLean has, and much, much more.

Aug 11, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 52

OUR NEW NAME???? - The Rutabaga? Episode 51

Celebrating 500 listeners and 50 downloads, The Rutabaga have an unplanned two-man show with Jackson and Fenway both.... away. Nick and McLean keep the show going by tearing a Washington area high school to bits, talking about masks, possibly introducing a new name for the show, and much, much more

Aug 09, 202036 minSeason 1Ep. 51

The Gang Gets Political?? - The Rutabaga Episode 50

In the fiftieth episode, The Rutabaga try and bring down the curtain surrounding the American government. Also discussed is Tik Tok, McDonalds, a Freaky Friday-esque body switching hypothetical, and even more of Fenway's home life.

Aug 03, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 50

THE RUTABAGA GETS AGGRESSIVE???? - The Rutabaga Episode 49

Tensions are high between members of The Rutabaga as we discuss baseball, TV shows, Fenway's rejection in kindergarten, guitars, pretentious indie boys, TikTok, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and a Norweigan couple feeling misguided hate for the Confederacy due to the similarities of the two flags.

Aug 01, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 49

WE NEVER MISS - The Rutabaga Episode 48

In a long episode to make up for missing Friday, the gang talk about toilets, bananas, evolution, Ant-Man, straight boy Tik Tok humor, and other things. Not once in the entire show do we miss.

Jul 28, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 48

MCLEAN MIGHT GET FIRED???? - The Rutabaga Episode 47

Jackson's return pushes McLean into an odd scenario. Also discussed is which Beatle every member is, whether pie is a snack, Home Alone, furries, and peeing in a Verizon store

Jul 21, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 47

THE REUNION??? - The Rutabaga Episode 46

Emma reprises her role as the show's punching bag and a blonde member of the show who hasn't been featured in many episodes makes a comeback to discuss Red Robin, making out with someone younger than you (but not by much), what makes someone a dumb blonde, church, and much, much more.

Jul 18, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 46

CAR TALK?? - The Rutabaga Episode 45

The Rutabaga look to follow last week's bullying sesh by talking about YouTube sponsorship, driving, emails, guitars, and a weird accessory that Americans were slapping onto the back of their trucks. PS - Not affiliated with the real show Car Talk in any way, just a funny title

Jul 14, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 45

We Bully A Cheerleader For 30 Minutes - The Rutabaga Episode 44

The Rutabaga add Emma to their cast for this episode, a cheerleader who has history with a former host. They discuss what your attitude towards social distancing says about your character, Disney, cars, music, Parks and Rec, and a urolangic baker from France (we beg of you- don't Google that word, just listen to the show).

Jul 11, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Fenway Getting Rejected Again?? - The Rutabaga Episode 43

The Rutabaga stay with what's working as their attempts to get a guest on the show fall through. However, they fill the air by talking about a filmmaker's comedically interesting take on Jesus that is unique if nothing else, a scam where Nick's grandma would have to pay McLean, cheerleaders, giant teddy bears, and another time Fenway was painfully shot down by a girl.

Jul 08, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 43

We Share Fenway's Trauma to the Whole World - The Rutabaga Episode 42

Fenway returns from his vacation to the great beyond and returns with tales of cacti, a pizza restaurant, getting shot down by someone with whom the stars seemed to be aligning, and the non-traditional methods Florida is using to stop the spread of the coronavirus

Jul 04, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 42

EATING A GLOWSTICK AND LIVING??? - The Rutabaga Episode 41

The hosts finish off the month of June by talking about McLean's driving, the Memphis Bass Pro Shop's pyramid and where it ranks among the best monuments in the US, what you can and can't send through the mail, the growing habits of cacti, and young Nick's experiences with a glow stick.

Jun 30, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 41

FRUIT SENT SOMEONE TO THE HOSPITAL??? - The Rutabaga Episode 40

The hosts keep it going with Fenway in Arizona, breaking down summer school, Mario Kart, the US postal service, and a mishap in Germany. Also discussed is the SeaFair hydros and what the gang would do if they happened upon billions of dollars.

Jun 27, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 40
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