"We're bringing Teddy back. Them other presidents don't know how to act." - Excerpt from our upcoming album, "Future Teddy Love Sounds" dropping later this year. If you can't wait for that, then please enjoy the second, and final, part of our Theodore Roosevelt special. * * * ["The Roosevelts" - Documentary by Ken Burns](http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-roosevelts/watch-videos/) [Hackable?](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hackable/id1257232208?mt=2) [IRL](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
Oct 17, 2017•1 hr 10 min
It's Steve's birthday! Apparently that means he gets to pick this week's topic. So settle in and enjoy the story of Steve's favorite president, and all-round badass, Theodore Roosevelt. Want to be on the show? Leave us a voicemail asking us a question or sharing your thoughts. * * * ["The Roosevelts" - Documentary by Ken Burns](http://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-roosevelts/watch-videos/) [Bladerunner 2049](http://bladerunnermovie.com/) ["The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet" - Becky Chambers](https...
Oct 10, 2017•1 hr 14 min
In a little over a week, the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize nominees list will be released. To get ready, Steve teaches Richie all about the awards history, purpose, and its best and worst winners. The boys also discuss some recent news stories on Brexit, the UN, and more. And, if all that wasn't enough, they also discuss dabbing, because this is a youthful and relevant show. Want to be on the show? Leave us a voicemail asking us a question or sharing your thoughts. * * * [The Nobel Peace Prize 1976 was...
Sep 26, 2017•1 hr 21 min
It's a reunion episode! The boys are back where it all began, in Steve's house. What better way to celebrate than by talking about the happiest and most joyful of economic practices; austerity. Additional topics covered include: Voguing, Barbershop Duets, Ping-Pong Investments, Lincoln's Big Book of Political Answers. * * * [whatampolitics.com](http://whatampolitics.com/) Follow us: [Twitter](https://twitter.com/whatampolitics) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/whatampolitics/) Theme music b...
Sep 12, 2017•58 min
There's more to Game of Thrones than Dragons and Jon Snow's arse. No, really! Though it's a work of fiction, there are some striking political parallels between their world and ours. What do the Dragons and Wildlings represent? Will Westeros ever embrace democracy? Listeners beware, for the the night is dark and full of nonsensical tangents. * * * [whatampolitics.com](http://whatampolitics.com/) Follow us: [Twitter](https://twitter.com/whatampolitics) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/whatam...
Aug 29, 2017•47 min
How many of your preferred political news outlets use fake movie trailers to tell their stories? Exactly, none. ["Fire and Fury" | Trailer 2017](https://youtu.be/nS8-VvajZ3c) On today's show, the boys discuss Trump's "Fire and fury" comments, the mounting tension between the US and North Korea, Ireland's "Silly Season" and more. * * * [whatampolitics.com](http://whatampolitics.com/) Follow us: [Twitter](https://twitter.com/whatampolitics) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/whatampolitics/) Th...
Aug 15, 2017•53 min
This week the boys learn all about the politics of language from the suavest Irish speaking man alive, Mr Peter Kavanagh. Come for the whimsical and insightful banter, stay for the lewd Irish translations and Bono bashing. ----- [whatampolitics.com](http://whatampolitics.com/) Follow us: [Twitter](https://twitter.com/whatampolitics) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/whatampolitics/) Follow Peter: [Twitter](https://twitter.com/TheKavOfficial) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thekavoffici...
Aug 08, 2017•1 hr 5 min
This week the boys talk about China's crazy next door neighbour, North Korea. * * * [whatampolitics.com](http://whatampolitics.com/) Follow us: [Twitter](https://twitter.com/whatampolitics) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/whatampolitics/) Theme music by Supermarket Love: [SoundCloud](https://soundcloud.com/supermarketlove) | [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5zCu0CM9BMBKjI2EWC2DgH) | [](https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/supermarket-love/id560396418) [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.c...
Jul 25, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Mother Nature isn't mad at us, she's just disappointed. For the last last couple of centuries, we've made a big mess and are doing a terrible job at cleaning it up. Is it possible to make things right before she disowns us entirely? Join Steve and Richie, as they talk to special guest Ed Davitt about environmentalism. * * * [whatampolitics.com](http://whatampolitics.com/) Follow us: [Twitter](https://twitter.com/whatampolitics) | [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/whatampolitics/) [Follow Ed](h...
Jul 11, 2017•53 min
Releasing an episode about Russia on the 4th of July? Some might call it political satire about the rising influence of Russia on the American government... others might (correctly) call it poor episode planning. - - - - - - - - - - - - - whatampolitics.com Follow us: Twitter | Facebook Theme music by Supermarket Love: SoundCloud | Spotify | iTunes - - - - - - - - - - - - - Putin's flying dildo drones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 04, 2017•1 hr 11 min
A Mexican, a Muslim and two Irishmen walk into a bar. They record a podcast about what it means to be American. To cap off Richie's time in the states our boys sit down with a couple of special guests to have a chat about the ever changing perception of what it means to be American. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow us: Twitter | Facebook Theme music by Supermarket Love: SoundCloud | Spotify | iTunes - - - - - - - - - - - - - Breaking up a fight with Pepsi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Jun 19, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Did you know the UK had an election yesterday? It's true, they did. This, and other similarly groundbreaking political insights are waiting for you in our UK general election results breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 09, 2017•22 min
Do you want to know who's going to win the UK election?* Or maybe you want to find out what Richie did with a Star Wars Lego set and a bunch of old GameBoys? The answer to these questions and at least 3 and a half more are waiting for you in today's episode. *Spoilers: We don't know. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow us: Twitter | Facebook Theme music by Supermarket Love: SoundCloud | Spotify | iTunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 06, 2017•41 min
Monarchies: The Kings and Queens of calling dibs. Subjects covered include: Comey’s sad walk home, temporary decapitations, terrible French "accents", Pokemon farm retirement plan. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow us: Twitter | Facebook Theme music by Supermarket Love: SoundCloud | Spotify | iTunes - - - - - - - - - - - - - Master of None Watch this video at half speed More Gordon Ramsay videos to watch at half speed - - - - - - - - - - - - - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
May 23, 2017•1 hr 15 min
If you're like Richie, and all you know about political history comes from Hamilton the musical, then you're in luck. This week Bruce Carlson, the host of My History Can Beat Up Your Politics, takes the boys to school for a much needed history lesson on American politics. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow us: Twitter | Facebook Review us on iTunes Bruce Carlson: Twitter | Website Theme music by Supermarket Love: SoundCloud | Spotify | iTunes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
May 16, 2017•34 min
Why is Richie covered in glitter? Why does Steve have a wind machine blowing his long flowing locks gracefully around his face? Why is special guest Dónal Mulligan wearing a sequin studded tuxedo? No, it's not a sex thing this time. It's Eurovision! Dónal teaches Steve and Richie about the origins of the Eurovision and it's surprising political nature before delving into this years most interesting entries. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow us: Twitter | Facebook Dónal Mulligan: Twitter | Website...
May 09, 2017•1 hr
Today is Trump's 100th day as President of the United States. Come celebrate our continued survival and learn about the successes and failings of the Trump administration to date. Joining us in the "studio" this week is special guest, Finn the Labradoodle. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow us: Twitter | Facebook Review us on iTunes Theme music by Supermarket Love: SoundCloud | Spotify | iTunes - - - - - - - - - - - - - Finn the labradoodle Ryan Zinke and the dogs of the Interior What does Jared K...
Apr 29, 2017•49 min
This week Steve and Richie overcome their childhood fear of talking to girls as they speak with special guest Leena Norms about "What am feminism?" Subjects covered include: Ireland is Hufflepuff, the Femictionary, Man-spreading/splaining, Steve's phone number betrayal. * * * Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2017•1 hr 34 min
We interrupt this broadcast to bring you a sleep deprived and giggle filled breakdown on the UK snap election announcement. Why was it called? Where do each of the political parties stand? What does it mean for Brexit? What is Theresa May's R&B name? Listen to find out. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow us: Twitter | Facebook Review us on iTunes Theme music by Supermarket Love: SoundCloud | Spotify | iTunes - - - - - - - - - - - - - David Dimbleby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Apr 19, 2017•30 min
Prepare your ears for the sultry, buttery tones of our special guest, Mr Ger Carney. The boys talk to Ger about the European Union, it's history, modern day relevance, and Brexit. Non-political subjects covered include: Pantless podcasting, Ger's crowd sourced corrections, BeneluXXX Nightclub, Richie's cowboy confidence, Earth's little friend. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow us: Twitter | Facebook Review us on iTunes Theme music by Supermarket Love: SoundCloud | Spotify | iTunes - - - - - - - -...
Apr 11, 2017•1 hr 7 min
If this week's episode has an uncharacteristic air of legitimacy to it, then it is entirely down to the political wit and insight of our special guest, Dr Dónal Mulligan. Dónal guides the boys through the rapidly evolving world of social media in politics. Its history, uses and abuses, and future. Nonpolitical subjects covered include: Steve's exploding technology, haughty corrections, sexy boudoir podcasting, #FartGate. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow us: Twitter | Facebook Dónal Mulligan: Tw...
Mar 28, 2017•59 min
It's a St Patrick's Day special! What does that mean? Well, in addition to drinking while recording (which is nothing new, really) Steve teaches Richie all about Irish politics. Subjects covered include: Michael D Higgins' new Netflix series, why Lucky Charms are terrible, Paddy's Day vs Patty's Day, Richie's political poster problems, and the worst pint of Guinness ever. Thank you for downloading! Please rate and review in iTunes and share with a friend. A huge thanks to to Supermarket Love for...
Mar 14, 2017•47 min
Welcome to a very special, a very sultry, and a very velour clad episode of What am politics. Richie makes the most of getting to record in the evening for a change as Steve, conversely, endures the unforgiving cold and dark of recording at 6am. This week our boys discuss crocodiles, Oprah for president, Obama's knowledge of what a "taint" is, and voting. Thanks for downloading and please feel free to share with a friend. Rate and review us on iTunes Twitter Facebook Learn more about your ad cho...
Mar 07, 2017•57 min
How is the founding of the United States congress related to the rebooted Planet of the Apes movies? Listen to this weeks episode to find out as our boys tell you everything you need to know about "What am congress?" Thanks for downloading! If you're enjoying the show please feel free to share with a friend or leave us a review on iTunes. What am politics on twitter. What am politics on Facebook. President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins. Brendan Fraser in George of the Jungle (and his shiny, shi...
Feb 28, 2017•56 min
After taking a quick detour in which Steve airs some deep personal grievances towards a certain sunglass wearing frontman, our boys tackle the big question of What am law? Steve acts as Richie's political advisor as he guides him through the murky waters of getting his chosen (and deeply personal) law passed. Thanks for downloading! Please feel free to share with a friend if you have the time and feel inclined. iTunes Twitter Facebook whatampolitics@gmail.com US wrestler in Mexico channels hatre...
Feb 21, 2017•45 min
Left wing vs right wing politics, the latest installment in our boys booze fueled opus. How did these ideologies come about? What makes them different from each other? How do they fit into modern politics? As ever, we discuss the week's big political news stories and check in on Trump's America. Steve also explores what odds the bookies have on the future of Trump's presidency *Spoiler* It's hilarious and gross. Thank you for downloading! If you like the show please feel free to share with a fri...
Feb 14, 2017•50 min
President Donald Trump has been a busy boy these past two weeks. Initiating a travel ban that's huge in scale but small in thought is no small feat, but somehow he still found time to announce his pick for the US Supreme Court. In this week's episode we drink some alcohol, review some of Trumps recent actions and Steve teaches Richie "What am US Supreme Court?" How did it start? What does it do? How does it fit into Trump's America? Thanks for downloading and enjoy! Email Twitter Learn more abou...
Feb 07, 2017•51 min
Did you hear about Brexit? Maybe you didn't. It was this super underground, low key political movement that got little to no media exposure. Not to worry, a mere two days after publishing their first episode, our boys are back to explain Brexit in their trademark style of endearingly clumsy discourse. What is it? How did it happen? What's Next? We've set up a Twitter account! We have an infinitesimal following right now so go give us a follow so that our numbers go from embarrassing to slightly ...
Feb 02, 2017•47 min
For their inaugural episode, Steve and Richie tackle Trump... not literally, but that'd be funny. Where he came from, what he's done, what will he do? This episode was recorded in late December so apologies for the occasional outdated reference. Additional apologies for the more than occasional training bra reference. Thanks for downloading and happy listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2017•50 min
