Now that 2016 is officially underway (let's be honest, those first two weeks don't count), the new and improved Agreeing Loudly Coast to Coast crew is ready to reflect on what they liked most about 2015. Jered, Pat, and Bill discuss their favorite moments from politics, pop culture, and sports during a special weekend morning conversation. 

What moments, events and media were impressive enough to make the Agreeing Loudly cut? Will Jered be able to stay awake during this episode? Can Pat put aside his distaste for Jered's favorite hobbies? Will Bill be able survive once the beeping doors of death cut him off from the life giving California rains? 

Listen now to find out the answers to these questions and more!

Intro 0:00-2:15

Millennial Musings: Best of 2015 2:20-13:15

Political Parrots: Best of 2015 13:17-37:39

Pop Goes the Culture: Best of 2015 37:44-1:06:07

Sports Round Up: Best of 2015 1:06:15-1:18:53

Outro/Where to Find Us 1:18:55-1:21:11

Before taking a week off for the holidays, the Agreeing Loudly crew takes a break from its regular routine and dedicates an entire episode to revel in the greatness of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Also, due to a self-imposed exile by Troy, Jered takes up the mantle of Force Awakens Office Pool Master and walks through the results in order to crown an Agreeing Loudly Star Wars Champion of the Galaxy. 

A warning to those who have yet to come to the light side of the force and see this movie, this episode is full of SPOILERS.

In other words: SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT.

Still here? Good. Listen now!

Intro 0:00-1:53

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Initial Reactions 1:55- 21:06

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Agreeing Loudly Office Pool Results 21:50-42:00

Outro/Where to Find Us 42:03-43:17

Agreeing Loudly Coast to Coast is back with another exciting episode. This week your favorite podcast discusses whether or not millennials are truly hypocritical when it comes to war, the possibility of a brokered convention for the GOP presidential nomination, the recent Paris Agreement on climate change and how excited they are that Star Wars is less than one week away.

In addition, Pat leads a discussion on sports that eventually meanders its way into a spirited discussion on the Daily Fantasy Sports and whether or not they should be considered gambling. 

Will Troy hijack another episode with an unrelated rant? Who is going to be the first member of the Podcast to see The Force Awakens? Will Donald Trump continue to defy the odds and win the Republican Presidential nomination? For answers to these questions and more listen now!

Intro 0:00-3:50 

Millennial Musings: War, Outsiders, and the Problem with Polls 3:55-14:25

Political Parrots: A GOP Brokered Convention: How it Could Happen 14:35-39:12

Pop Goes the Culture: The Force Finally Awakens 39:16-52:59

Sports Round Up: Daily Fantasy Sports Silliness 53:05-1:08:15

Outro/Where to Find Us 1:08:19-1:11:39

This week Jered, Troy, Pat and Bill discuss whether the 2016 presidential election is as historic as some would like to think, whether or not Jeb Bush's tax plan has what it takes to make Millennials rise above the mucky muck, the existential crisis facing college football and Minnesota sports in general. Also, Bill makes his segment hosting debut with a fun-filled Games of Thrones speculation spectacular. 

Can Bill successfully moderate a discussion on Game of Thrones? Will Jered be able to successfully execute a Bane impression? Does anyone still care about the 2016 presidential election? Answer these questions and more by listening to this week's episode!

Intro 0:00 - 3:20

Millennial Musings: Millennials Rising? 3:25-11:17

Political Parrots: Is 2016 A Historic Election? 11:27-22:32

Pop Goes the Culture: Game of Thrones from Coast to Coast 22:35-40:28

Sports Round Up: Mediocrity, Money, and the Machine 40:32-58:44

Outro/Where to Find Us 58:47-1:01:40

This week Agreeing Loudly Coast to Coast attempts to overcome the unlucky episode 13 with the return of Pat Meacham and the Rick Perry Memorial Bracket where the final match up between Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush will be decided once and for all.

Also Jered, Bill, Troy and Pat discuss possible solutions to the income and wealth inequality prevalent in America, introduce another fun-filled game focused on Star Wars, and enjoy the glory of another decent week in Minnesota sports excellence.

We should warn you that this week's episode exceeds all reasonable time constraints. You might want to grab a snack before this one. 

Intro 0:00-3:15

Millennial Musings: Job Tips from Generation X 3:20-11:15

Political Parrots: Brackets and Wealth Inequality 11:17-37:00

Pop Goes the Culture: Star Wars Predictions 37:11-1:00:25

Sports Round Up 1:00:40-1:12:20

News From the Front: Minneapolis Precinct 4 Update

Outro/Where to Find Us 1:16:51-1:19:00

This week Pat misses the the podcast to participate in the 5th Annual Hunger Games.

Fortunately, Bill and Carson return in an effort to prevent another episode of long winded monologues and try to steer the ship toward productive discussion.

Unfortunately, Bill has a hot mic and Carson has a few monologues of his own, so the productive discussion will have to wait.

In the meantime, listen to the four musketeers of rants and rambling wax intellectual on the state of race relations in America, a bit of sci-fi inspired pop culture talk, and the usual nonsense about Minnesota sports.

Can 4 white guys discuss racial issues? Has Jered completely given up on the Minnesota Vikings? Will Bill's rent ever go down? 

Find out the answers to these questions and more by listening to this week's episode now!

Intro 0:00-2:35

Millennial Musings: Spread Around the Socialism? 2:36-12:32

Political Parrots: Racial Tensions and the Police Problem 13:05-35:42

Pop Goes the Culture: The Future of Star Wars 36:09-49:43

Sports Round Up: The Fall of the Minnesota Vikings 49:45-59:34

News from the Front: Bill's Rent is Too Damn High 59:40-1:03:19

Where to Find Us/Outro 1:03:28- 1:05:31

Now that the 10th episode has come and gone, the agreeing loudly crew soldiers forth and tries to find meaning in the podcast's continued existence.

This week Troy goes on a lengthy monologue of what he thinks the attacks in Paris mean for America's foreign policy future and makes an ill-fated attempt at a Simpson segue.

Jered pops the culture with a discussion on the popularity of video games among adults and what this means for the future of gaming. 

Pat bookends things with discussions on the top millennial brands and the ups and downs of the Minnesota sports scene. 

Will Troy set the record for longest monologue in podcast history? Will Pat be able to stay awake long enough to make it through this week's episode? Also, where the hell is Bill? For answers to these questions and more tune in to this week's episode of Agreeing Loudly Coast to Coast!

Intro 0:00-3:00

Millennial Musings: Top 200 Millennial Brands 3:05-7:50

Political Parrots: Paris and the Future of American Foreign Policy 8:00-30:10

Pop Goes the Culture: The Popularity of Video Games with Adults 30:15-47:00

Sports Round Up: Vikings and Wild Are Getting it Done 47:05-1:01:40

News From the Front: Live from New York 1:01:45-1:04:00

Where to Find Us/Outro 1:04:00-1:06:39

A milestone is reached as the Agreeing Loudly Coast to Coast crew record their 10th episode. To celebrate, they talk the latest Democratic presidential pseudo debate, Ben Carson's sorted relationship with the truth, their dream travel destinations, updated predictions for the Minnesota Vikings  and a bunch of other stuff that's sure to mildly pique your interest. 

The only question is, will Bill make his triumphant return? Spoiler Alert: Nope. 

Intro 0:00-2:15

Millennial Musings 2:17-8:30

Political Parrots: Boring Debates, Carsongate, and the Bush Legacy 8:34-29:25

Pop Goes the Culture: Where Do You Wanna Go? 29:40-38:20

Sports Round Up: Roller Girl Championship and Shaun Hill 38:25-53:15

News From the Front: Alcohol Treatment in Detroit Lakes 53:25-57:30

Sign Off and Outro 57:31-59:29

We're back with another exciting episode! Bill is replaced this week by regular scab Carson Starkey, as the Agreeing Loudly crew share their thoughts on the latest Republican presidential debate, the recent federal budget deal, Pat's most anticipated movies and the latest in Minnesota sports.

Also, Troy and Carson decry the state of the federal budget making process and declare war on any financial institution with the gall to call their cell phones and demand they pay their student loans. 

Will the combined pessimism of Troy and Carson carry the show to the dark side or will Jered's blind optimism and Pat's moderate tone keep the show afloat one more week? Tune in to find out!

Intro and Show Preview 1:00-2:47

Political Parrots: Student Loan Nonsense 2:50-28:40

Millennial Musings 28:45-38:00

Pop Goes the Culture: Pat's Movie Mayhem 38:30-52:00

News From the Front: Elitist Homeless in Bemidji 1:08:20-1:14:49

Sign Off 1:15:00-1:16:31

This week your host with the most, Jered "pumpkin carver" Weber returns from his week hiatus to help bring a little more optimism to the podcast. Bill, Pat and Troy celebrate by voting on the long awaited Rick Perry Memorial Bracket Final Four, sharing their thoughts about the final Star Wars trailer, and discussing an up-and-down week in Minnesota sports.

Also, Troy begins his campaign to make Jered the next official radio announcer for the Minnesota Vikings. Will he succeed? Find out by listening to this week's episode of Agreeing Loudly Coast to Coast.

1:00-10:30 Intros and Millennial Musings

27:52-40:47 The Rick Perry Memorial Bracket Final Four

40:48-54:54 Pop Goes the Culture: Star Wars Trailer Nerdery

55:00-1:01:30 The Historic Nature of Small Town America/The Longest Sign Off Ever