Oops, I Talked Politics!

By Ryan, Phil, Darryl & Sly

What's Oops, I Talked Politics! about?

Oops, I Talked Politics! is a left-wing political podcast about four guys over-analyzing pop culture and the absurd things in the actual culture. Every other Wednesday they find articles with opposing view points and discuss/mock them.

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Oops, I Talked Politics! episodes:

11.04.2018
Episode 49: Q: A Non-Intelligent Person’s Guide To George Soros
Election Day was yesterday, but we recorded this on Sunday, so I really hope you people voted. I'm writing this on election day morning, from my dark room that only has 538 refreshing every 4 minutes and an IV to...
09.24.2018
Episode 46: Sometimes You Just Gotta Vent About Your Dumb Family’s Dumb Memes
The world's on fire again, so we needed a break. What do you want from us? We're only human! We take a break from the news and/or history and talk about our family again. You know, those people that you...
08.24.2018
Episode 44: Silicon-artist Valley And The Overhyped Brandian Supermen
The news is too intense this week, so we picked an evergreen topic to discuss, Silicon Valley. Is it a liberal utopia or a libertarian dystopia? Ryan breaks down why Elon Musk is the Trump of "intellectuals." Phil talks about...
07.28.2018
Episode 42: Trade And Tariffs – What Even Is That?
It's a complicated one this time, everybody. We're talking trade and tariffs. Trump is waging trade wars with... everybody. So what does that even mean? Darryl breaks down just what NAFTA and NATO are. Ryan just struggles to understand any...
07.13.2018
Episode 41: The Supreme Court: Conservatives Only, Final Earth
In this episode, the gang discusses the Supreme Court and how apolitical it is. Justice Kennedy is retiring and Brett Kavanaugh is taking this place. What does this mean the country? Should we agree with the New York Times that this...
06.08.2018
Episode 39: Trump Loves Fascism, How About You?
We're talking Fascism! Everyone's favorite way to lose all their rights! How's North Korea diplomacy going? Why is Trump so terrible to our allies, but sucks up to dictators? What about Ur-Fascism or "Eternal Fascism?" Did an article written in...
06.01.2018
Episode 38: The Secret Scandals of the White House
In this episode the gang describes the secret scandals of the past and present in the White House. Well the current scandals aren't so secret, but no body cares about them so they might as well be. A bunch of shady...
05.19.2018
Episode 37: Yeezy’s Choice: The Party of Pants Poopers or Gambino’s America?
We're trying to keep it lighthearted again! Do we succeed? Kind of! We're talking celebrity worship in politics! Kanye, Ted Nugent, other conservative celebrities, Donald Glover, and more! Mostly pooping your pants, though. Do you know what Ted Nugent did to...
05.01.2018
Announcement! Huge news! New Network Branding, Patreon, and more!
The Comrade network is relaunching as Flying Machine! And we have a patreon now with monthly bonus episodes! And other cool things! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine Come join our discord: https://discord.gg/yzFT6sk All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out...
04.06.2018
Episode 34: Oops, Everything Is Awful And We’re All Gonna Die
Against all odds, we're back. Last episode, we talked about how much we had to look forward to! Well, not anymore. It's time to dip into our endless reserve of pessimism and talk about some dark futurology. Let's be real,...
03.09.2018
Episode 32: Time To Welcome Our Communist Overlords – China!
“The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.” ― Sun Tzu We're here to talk about China. They're quickly becoming an even larger power, but so what? What kind of influence do they already have? How are they growing it?...
02.23.2018
Episode 31: Money In Politics – Citizens United Vs. Overwhelming Public Opinion
On this episode, we talk about money in politics. Turns out, politicians are corrupt! Can you believe it? In this episode, we compare Trump vs. Hillary's campaign money! Phil gives us some stats on just how much money matters in an...
02.09.2018
Episode 30: “President” Nixon – Turns Out He WAS A Crook!
We spent last episode complaining about Obama's Foreign Policy and Neo-liberalism and now it's only fair to dump on a much, much worse president, Richard Nixon. No, he's not some intricate balance of complex good and bad issues, he's a...
01.26.2018
Episode 29: Trump vs Obama – Whoever Loses, Neoliberals Win
Thanks, Obama. It's time or the left to cannibalize itself. We all know Trump's the worst president in modern American history. But was Obama perfect? We've wanted to talk about Obama's flaws and problems for a while, but it's important...
12.30.2017
Episode 27: Politics With The Family – An Oedipal Journey
Happy New Year, everyone! After a restful and relaxing holiday with our family, we're back to complain about them! For this special episode, we decided to touch upon how we were raised, politically, when we started to diverge from our...
12.18.2017
Episode 26: Recapping the Trump Investigation as the GOP Caps off America
In this episode, we cap off 2017 with some major topics we've been meaning to cover like the Trump turnover and Mueller's Trump investigation. We also cover the GOP tax bill, the perfect news story to sum up year one...
11.27.2017
Episode 25: #NotAllMen, But Most Of Them, Apparently
2017 is terrible. Anyone who disagrees is probably a jerk. However, one of the few good things is the wave of men being held accountable for being total pieces of garbage. The list of men being accused of sexual harassment...
11.06.2017
Election Day’s Tomorrow – PLEASE VOTE
It's election day tomorrow! Please go vote! All politics are local and we need to rebuild the democratic party with progressive candidates! Some resources: https://flippable.org/ - Helps show some races that need volunteers, even just phone calls, to help flip states blue. http://www.vote411.org/...
11.03.2017
Episode 23: Losing My Religion, But Not That REM Song
On this episode, we took a break from the usual political topics to talk religion. Darryl and Ryan are joined by network leader Malcolm Nygard and We'll Get It Right Next Year's Michael M. Rader to discuss their Christian upbringing...
10.20.2017
Episode 22: Why Guns are the Devil and an Inalienable Right
In this episode, we talk about guns. It's bizarro world so we all play right wing devil's advocate until Sly agrees centrism is the right way to go. After the brutal mass shooting from a few days ago , we decided...
08.24.2017
Episode 18 – North Korea and the Two Mad Men
In this episode, we discuss North Korea and what we should do about it. In order to come to the conclusion that we have no idea what to do about it. Special Guest Lauren returns again to talk with the non-Ryan...
08.14.2017
Episode 17 – Charlottesville: The KKK Is Not OK
On this episode, the four of us are back together for a serious episode about the horrid events in Charlottesville, Virginia. If you don't know, we recap the events of the "Unite The Right" rally, and give some context with...
08.01.2017
Episode 16 – Aren’t Both Sides Just As Bad?
On this episode, Ryan interviewed regular host Sly and regular listener Evan. Neither of them fit into either political party. Sly is further left than the Democratic party and Evan’s between them. Is Sly a filthy commie? Is Evan a...
08.01.2017
Extra Extra – An Interview On The Police & Their Politics
This was originally planned to be part of Episode 16 -on what it’s like to be outside of the partisan binary in American politics, but as you’ll hear, it ran too long to be included, but was way too interesting...
07.19.2017
Episode 15 – Rightwing Media – Good For What Ailes Ya
The boys are back, well… not Phil. So we brought in Jon, an avid conservative media consumer (especially Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity) to help us break down just why these monsters are so popular. We also give a (not...
07.06.2017
Episode 14 – Let The Women Speak!
The boys are out having fun and Ryan wasn’t invited, so he’s having a girl’s night out! He welcomes Helen, Lauren, and Alana to discuss issues facing women today. Some topics discussed: Feminism Was Karen Handel’s victory in Georgia’s 6th a...
06.14.2017
Episode 13 – The Rise of the Machines
To follow up our last informative episode on Climate Change, we’re going to do some factless fearmongering about the dystopian machine future. The gang decides to talk about automation and the machine workforce replacing humans. Since data is scarce on this...
05.31.2017
Episode 12 – Is it Hot in Here Or Is it Just Climate Change?
In this episode, we discuss another source of our impending doom: Climate Change. Trump has signaled he is leaving the Paris agreement, so we decided explain the agreement and the apocalyptic future it at least tried to address. Ryan overcomes his...
05.17.2017
Episode 11 – Cold War II: The Rise of Pootie-Poot
In this episode, the gang talks about one of the scariest figures on the modern world stage: Pootie-Poot. With the all the recent news about Trump and Russia, we decided to talk about Putin and the Cold War II that has...
05.03.2017
Episode 10 – American Healthcare Horror Story
In this episode, the gang prepares for death. The AHCA has passed the House and we scrapped our previous show idea to discuss it as it moves to the Senate. We also discuss the flawed but vastly superior Obamacare it is...
04.19.2017
Episode 9 – Ronald Reagan: The Trump of The 1980s?
In this episode, the gang discuss President Ronald Reagan and the downward spiral in America he represents. Darryl couldn’t be here today but his spot has been filled by the only other fiancée in the world, Chrissy. Ryan spends most of...
04.04.2017
Episode 8 – Is it Okay for Iceman to be Takei?
In this episode, the gang discusses a constant struggle within themselves: Which is more important? Being a nerd or being an SJW? Diversity is being pushed more and more in media. That’s generally a good thing but is there a point...
03.22.2017
Episode 7 – GamerGate, JonTron & PewDiePie
In this episode, Sly and Darryl try to convince Phil and Ryan that they should care about gamer culture. Can they possibly succeed? With the recent JonTron and PewDiePie controversies, it’s clear politics is seeping more into the gamer communities. In...
03.08.2017
Episode 6 – Republican Hypocrisy & You
Obama, the worst president ever, had sooo many vacations, right? And they were so expensive! What, you’re saying Trump might outpace Obama’s entire vacation count before his first year is even up? I don’t believe you. In fact, I’m going...
02.22.2017
Episode 5 – Pizzagate & Other Proven Conspiracies
In this episode, we talk about our President and the people he listens to. There has been a growing trend in conspiracy theories over the last few decades, including one involving the Clintons, pizza, and a child sex ring. We dive...
02.08.2017
Episode 4 – The Big Short: Strippers, Booms & Busts
In this episode, we talk about stuff we’re not remotely qualified to talk about. Thankfully, the 2015 film The Big Short is here to talk down to us about it. We discuss the film’s portrayal of the 2008 banking crash and...
01.25.2017
Episode 3 – Is it Okay to Punch Trump in the Face?
In this episode, we talk about some more dumb political bullshit permeating our pop culture. A few weeks ago Trump's inauguration was temporarily the most ridiculous and sad Trump-related news around. We reflect on it and weigh in on some issues...
01.15.2017
Episode 2 – Crash: The Modern Day Uncle Tom’s Cabin?
In this episode, our weird assortment of people talks about a movie with a weird assortment of people. Crash won an Oscar for Best Picture, started a discussion on race, and changed people's lives. And it did all that without...
01.11.2017
Episode 1 – Hamilton: Do I Want More Slavery?
Ladies and Gentleman, you could've been anywhere in the world tonight but you're here with us on the internet. Are you ready for Oops, I Talked Politics? Welcome to the first episode of our new show! Hope you like politics! We...
01.01.1990
Oops, We Ended The Podcast – For Real This Time
Sorry, y'all. We're packing it up. Oops has reached the end of a two year road. And at the end of that road, like all roads, is darkness and nothingness. But the adjacent road is our comic book podcast, Divisive...
01.01.1990
Episode 51: Oops, Forgotten Stories From Ages Ago (A Few Months)
It’s almost the end of the year! Finally! But before we can get there, let’s take a look back on some things that happened throughout the year, some you’ve heard before, some you (maybe?) haven’t, and some you've forgotten! Topics...
01.01.1990
Episode 50: Oops, We Watched A D’Souza “Film”
We watched a Dinesh D'Souza "film" called Death Of A Nation. Whatever you do, don't watch this god damn movie and DEFINITELY don't listen to a word this guy says. On this episode, we celebrate a very successful midterm election by...
01.01.1990
Episode 48: Should We Fudgepack the Courts?
The Republicans filibustered Obama's Supreme Court choice and snuck in their own guy. And now they've gone one step lower by appointing a sexual predator! Should the Democrats sit back and take it until their terms expire decades from now?...
01.01.1990
Episode 47: A Conversation With Ivan, The Anarcho-Communist Libertarian-Socialist
Special episode time! Ryan got married so he recorded an interview episode a few weeks ago! This one's with Ivan! We talk about a bunch of stuff, so just listen to it already! It's a really interesting talk about some...
01.01.1990
Episode 45: You’d Have To Be A Super Delegate to Graduate From The Electoral College!
We're talking elections! The electoral college! Super delegates! Some of the wackier things that have happened in some historical elections and campaigns! It's not a current events episode! This one's a lot of fun! Ryan graduates from the electoral college. Darryl...
01.01.1990
Episode 43: Alex Jones – Too Hot For YouTube?
We're here to talk about the ball of hot air in the room, Alex Jones. He was just banned from Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and we sure do wish the list went on and on. Was it the right thing...
01.01.1990
Episode 40: Bulworth: The White Rapping Senator Humanity Was Made For
We needed a break, everybody. Things are like... really bad out there. So we went back to our original format and picked a piece of pop culture to analyze! We watched a movie called Bulworth! Only Sly had even heard...
01.01.1990
Episode 19 – Separating Artists From Their Obama Death Squads
On this episode, we attempt to answer questions that have been plaguing society for years. Can you separate the art from the artist? Where do we draw the line? When is it fair to superimpose the context of the artist...
01.01.1990
Episode 20 – Immigration: You Gotta Respect The Hustle
On this episode, we give some backstory and context for immigration issues. Then we sit down with Luis, an immigrant from El Salvador who recently got his citizenship. We also spend a lot of time talking about what makes America...
01.01.1990
Episode 21 – Rightwing Aunties vs. Antifa: Protest The Way I Tell You To!
On this episode, we discuss some of the recent waves of protest in America. We start with the NFL kneeling controversy started by Colin Kaepernick. Then we touch upon how Trump has only made the issue more divisive. Plus we...

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Oops, I Talked Politics! episodes:

Episode 49: Q: A Non-Intelligent Person’s Guide To George Soros

Episode 46: Sometimes You Just Gotta Vent About Your Dumb Family’s Dumb Memes

Episode 44: Silicon-artist Valley And The Overhyped Brandian Supermen

Episode 42: Trade And Tariffs – What Even Is That?

Episode 41: The Supreme Court: Conservatives Only, Final Earth

Episode 39: Trump Loves Fascism, How About You?

Episode 38: The Secret Scandals of the White House

Episode 37: Yeezy’s Choice: The Party of Pants Poopers or Gambino’s America?

Announcement! Huge news! New Network Branding, Patreon, and more!

Episode 34: Oops, Everything Is Awful And We’re All Gonna Die

Episode 32: Time To Welcome Our Communist Overlords – China!

Episode 31: Money In Politics – Citizens United Vs. Overwhelming Public Opinion

Episode 30: “President” Nixon – Turns Out He WAS A Crook!

Episode 29: Trump vs Obama – Whoever Loses, Neoliberals Win

Episode 27: Politics With The Family – An Oedipal Journey

Episode 26: Recapping the Trump Investigation as the GOP Caps off America

Episode 25: #NotAllMen, But Most Of Them, Apparently

Election Day’s Tomorrow – PLEASE VOTE

Episode 23: Losing My Religion, But Not That REM Song

Episode 22: Why Guns are the Devil and an Inalienable Right

Episode 18 – North Korea and the Two Mad Men

Episode 17 – Charlottesville: The KKK Is Not OK

Episode 16 – Aren’t Both Sides Just As Bad?

Extra Extra – An Interview On The Police & Their Politics

Episode 15 – Rightwing Media – Good For What Ailes Ya

Episode 14 – Let The Women Speak!

Episode 13 – The Rise of the Machines

Episode 12 – Is it Hot in Here Or Is it Just Climate Change?

Episode 11 – Cold War II: The Rise of Pootie-Poot

Episode 10 – American Healthcare Horror Story

Episode 9 – Ronald Reagan: The Trump of The 1980s?

Episode 8 – Is it Okay for Iceman to be Takei?

Episode 7 – GamerGate, JonTron & PewDiePie

Episode 6 – Republican Hypocrisy & You

Episode 5 – Pizzagate & Other Proven Conspiracies

Episode 4 – The Big Short: Strippers, Booms & Busts

Episode 3 – Is it Okay to Punch Trump in the Face?

Episode 2 – Crash: The Modern Day Uncle Tom’s Cabin?

Episode 1 – Hamilton: Do I Want More Slavery?

Oops, We Ended The Podcast – For Real This Time

Episode 51: Oops, Forgotten Stories From Ages Ago (A Few Months)

Episode 50: Oops, We Watched A D’Souza “Film”

Episode 48: Should We Fudgepack the Courts?

Episode 47: A Conversation With Ivan, The Anarcho-Communist Libertarian-Socialist

Episode 45: You’d Have To Be A Super Delegate to Graduate From The Electoral College!

Episode 43: Alex Jones – Too Hot For YouTube?

Episode 40: Bulworth: The White Rapping Senator Humanity Was Made For

Episode 19 – Separating Artists From Their Obama Death Squads

Episode 20 – Immigration: You Gotta Respect The Hustle

Episode 21 – Rightwing Aunties vs. Antifa: Protest The Way I Tell You To!