Curmudgeon's Corner

2026-02-28: Specifically Targeted

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On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner Sam and Ivan talk about the war in Iran and the violence in Mexico. Those are the unavoidable big things of the week. But also beeping and bulbs, almost getting run over, movies, random trips, and a RobinLetter update. A full show!

 

Show Details:
Recorded 2026-02-28
Length this week 1:56:07

  • 0:02:58 - But First
    • Beeping and Bulbs
    • Near Misses
    • Movie: Blade II (2002)
    • Movie: A Minecraft Movie (2025)
    • 0:49:38 - Iran War
      • Why Attack?
      • Possible Outcomes
      • Whose Interests?
      • Managing Attention
      • 1:21:00 - Potpourri
        • El Mencho Killing
        • Random Yucatan Trip?
        • Iran Again
        • RobinLetter Update

          • The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch.
          Our intro is The Oh of Pleasure (Amazon MP3 link)
          Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop (Amazon MP3 link)
          Both are from the album Deep Breakfast (iTunes link)
          Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

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