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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

Where Brooklyn Plays Bumper Cars - The Rutabaga Episode 129

The Rutabaga talk about boxing, bumper cars, safe driving, not ditching school, when it's acceptable to hit on your friends' siblings (it isn't), jokes we legally aren't allowed to finish, being walked in on, and much, much more

May 08, 202138 minSeason 2Ep. 129

Was The Weeknd on the show? - The Rutabaga Episode 128

The Rutabaga talk about some of the worst-laid plans of mice and men, what constitutes a country, the pros and cons of educating the youth, The Weeknd, the weekend, slipping jokes past the live audience, Seattle's very own superhero, and much, much more

May 04, 202134 minSeason 2Ep. 128

Fenway Gets Enlightened - The Rutabaga Episode 126

Nick and Fenway get into some petty squabbles over seating arrangements, the complaint segment comes back under a new name, Fenway neglects to think before he speaks, and the gang discuss other shenanigans. Also discussed is the Enlightenment Period, the Josh Battle, participation-based classes, the radio station's leadership, minor technicalities, baseball, parking lot mayhem, and much, much more.

Apr 27, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 126

If You Give a Nick a Cookie... - The Rutabaga Episode 124

Nick complains about his hatred for a certain type of cookie. The gang also talk Fox News, their return to school, Nick's rapidly declining mental state, Parks and Rec, and a make-believe Aussie cowboy with a non traditional method of horse-riding

Apr 20, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 124

Crash Course Rutabaga - The Rutabaga Episode 121

The gang add Jackson back to the staff and talk about Prince Phillip, the Star Wars prequels, the Vietnam War, Crash Course, Canada, airplanes, and much, much more.

Apr 10, 202130 minSeason 2Ep. 121

And Then There Were Two - The Rutabaga Episode 120

The last two remaining members of The Ruabaga discuss teeth, hot mics, reading, spelling, Easter shenanigans, having a party with your parents out, shapeshifting, and much, much more

Apr 06, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 120

FILM SESH - The Rutabaga Episode 117

The gang try to remember the plot to some classic movies, some of which they may or may not have actually seen. They also discuss gaslighting, elephants, and the origins of emo (started with Rites of Spring in DC in '88, there were four waves. Yes, MCR is an emo band for three albums, Danger Days is a scene release).

Mar 27, 202137 minSeason 2Ep. 117

Nick's Breakout Roommate Said WHAT About Blue Macaws? - The Rutabaga Episode 116

The Rutabaga churn out a classic, fun-filled episode wherein Jackson dreams of hell, Fenway's family get into weird car-related escapades, and Nick shares tales of questionable things shared in Zoom school. Also discussed is rhotic vs non-rhotic accents, poorly fixing audio settings, American rock band My Chemical Romance, manipulating Fenway, and the origins of gasoline.

Mar 23, 202134 minSeason 2Ep. 116

The Loud Filler Episode - The Rutabaga Episode 113

Nick and Fenway scream at each other about not being able to go to a food truck, McLean makes a bunch of power grabs, and Jackson somewhat does his job. The gang discuss Dream, dreams, Nicki Minaj, birthdays, and tons of other stuff

Mar 13, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 113

WOMEN! - The Rutabaga Episode 112

The Rutabaga celebrate International Women's Day by talking about women, bunny suit crime, Starbucks, Minecraft, getting taken off the air, and much, much more

Mar 09, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 112

The Funyan Complex (High on Pot in Oklahoma) - The Rutabaga Episode 111

In a chaotic, fun-filled episode, The Rutabaga talk about hosting a talent show, getting scammed out of a Golden Microphone for a third straight year, Adam Sandler, pot, Eminem, a robbery for snack foods, Taco Bell, Sonic, Dave and Buster's, NBA icon James Harden, and much, much more

Mar 06, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 111

President Barack H. Obama - The Rutabaga Episode 108

With the whole gang back together, a fake Obama is discussed as well as guitar songs, a teacher Nick has a certain distaste for, cutting pizza, a British band that isn't The Beatles, Jackson's voyage to both the hipster and gunslinger parts of Arizona, and much, much more.

Feb 23, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 108

WAIT, HOW DO YOU WASH YOUR HANDS!!!!??? - The Rutabaga Episode 103

The gang discuss everything from ex-girlfriends to songwriting to gaslighting to the fact that most people only have a really vague understanding of what gaslighting is. Also, we make some poop jokes and promote other shows occasionally.

Feb 06, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 103

FENWAY PASSED OUT??? - The Rutabaga Episode 102

The Rutabaga talk about history, Fenway's failings in geography, hamburgers, well-intentioned liberal activism that tends to go the other way, video game references, Nick's dog, and threatening to leave the show

Feb 02, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 102

The Bible Sparknotes? - The Rutabaga Episode 101

The gang discuss David Bowie, being a billionaire, opening a food truck, playing video games on the radio, talking over each other, OutKast, and much, much more

Jan 30, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 101

THE HUNDREDTH EPISODE!!!! - The Rutabaga Episode 100

The gang celebrate putting a hundred episodes here to Spotify! Also discussed is pick-me girls, celebrity crushes, fanfiction, the rules of Four Square, and much, much more.

Jan 26, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 100
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