Background Sentries

Background Sentries

By Ethan Avants and Noah RamirezComedyImprov
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Background Sentries episodes

  • Reel Movies: FREAKED!
    Things get a little freaky in this episode! Join Noah and Ethan as they throw their hats into the film critic ring. Hear what they have to say about this hidden gem - Tom Stern, Alex Winter, and Tim Burns' FREAKED!Title music by Ethan Avants and Noah Ramirez
    1 hr 5 min
  • Fully Juiced Up
    In this episode of Background Sentries, Noah and Ethan take a moment to admire the artistry of "Carrie's Landing" and the vibrant speedrunning community it has amassed and flashback to the bitter tie-dye feuds.Creator's note: "The developers of Background Sentries recognize that the history of Johannesburg is truthfully filled with racial tension, strife, as well as moments of great triumph. We in no way wish to diminish this reality and truly admire those demonstrations of resilience a...
    41 min
  • Spill the Ink on the Beans
    In this episode of Background Sentries, Noah and Ethan give crucial updates to the Sonic community regarding their beloved hedgehog's latest (disappointing) endeavors, discuss Shanghai's tragic economic origins, and indulge themselves for a bit of coastering talk.Title music by Ethan Avants and Noah Ramirez
    45 min
  • Pause
    Stepping out of Background Sentries for a moment, we want to pause this week to acknowledge the hurt experienced by minorities in the U.S. and recommend our listeners pay attention to those minority voices who have something very important to say about their need for justice.Recommended listening:Minority KornerFANTIRecommended reading:The Cross and the Lynching Tree by James H. Cone.buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Cross-Lynching-Tree-James-Cone/dp/1626980055/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25Z2E27ID8I...
    5 min
  • Straight from the Noz
    Think twice before enjoying that icy treat from Randy's Rail House! Noah and Ethan discuss the sanitary practices of a popular convenience store chain, unpack some of the ecological past of Manila, Philippines, and share their impressions of Rubric Tree's latest release Tearing at the Folds.Music by Ethan Avants and Noah Ramirez
    40 min
  • My Hands Forever
    In this episode, Noah and Ethan give their two cents on the hit musical Townhouses, share some little known facts about the stranger than fiction early development of Chicago, IL, and consider the ramifications of a toilet paper based economy.Music by Ethan Avants and Noah Ramirez
    44 min
  • Put a Nanner on it
    In this episode of Background Sentries, Noah and Ethan discuss the artistic contributions of Budapest's very own Strauss and contemplate the horror of the Finger Bandit.
    42 min
  • Grass is Out
    In this episode of Background Sentries, Noah and Ethan question the sustainability of rock candy, share insights into the agricultural landscape of Auckland, New Zealand, and recount the mysterious lore of the Horned Hell Beagle.
    44 min
  • Blue Corn Forward
    In this pilot episode, Noah and Ethan introduce themselves, contemplate the important things in life, discuss the obscure cultural development of Omsk, Russia, and wonder about the interior design of an unknown residence based solely on the front door. Welcome to Background Sentries!
    53 min

About Background Sentries

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Background Sentries is a comedy podcast disguised as an educational program. On Background Sentries, the hosts invite the listeners into historical, cultural, and sociological deep cuts, with the…