Curmudgeon's Corner

By Samuel Minter / Ivan Bou

A weekly current events podcast where the hosts discuss whatever is hot in the news each week.... more

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May 14, 20232023-05-13: Health or Death
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, our fearless cohost Ivan had bad internet, so Sam does one of his infamous solo shows. Of course he talks about Trump stuff, but also the debt limit, and the end of the Covid Emergency. On the lighter side there are reviews of a book (Life, the Universe, and Everything) and a TV show (Better Call Saul). So there you go.
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-05-13
Length this week 1:51:56
(0:00:53-0:21:40) First
Book: Life the Universe and Everything (1982)

TV: Better Call Saul (2015-2022)

(0:22:17-1:02:16) Second
Trump and the Media

Underestimating Trump

(1:03:56-1:51:06) Third
Debt Limit Once Again

End of Covid Emergency

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.
...more
1h 52min
May 08, 20232023-05-05: Long Way Around
On this week's exciting episode of Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan brings up travel planning woes, Tucker Carlson, and that drone that exploded over the Kremlin, while Sam chooses to discuss the movie 2010, corruption in politics, and the coronation of King Charles III. Plus some amusing technical difficulties! Great stuff!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-05-05
Length this week 1:37:19
(0:01:15-0:32:23) Uno
Travel Planning Woes

Sam Movie: 2010: The Year We Make Contact (1984)

(0:34:05-1:11:48) Dos
Tucker Carlson Again

The Corruption

(1:12:51-1:36:36) Tres
Kremlin Drone

Coronation

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.
...more
1h 38min
April 30, 20232023-04-29: Patch My Hole
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about Tucker's ouster, geographic sorting due to politics, and the debt ceiling. But also, annoying things about cars, a dog and his pup cups, and reviewing a movie about a video game. Join us!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-04-29
Length this week 2:07:00
(0:01:04-0:37:04) One
Annoying Car Systems

Dog Walks and Pup Cups

(0:38:07-1:32:02) Two
Bye Bye Tucker

Geographic Sorting

(1:32:39-2:06:16) Three
Ivan Movie: Tetris (2023)

Debt Ceiling

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.
...more
2h 7min
April 23, 20232023-04-22: Who's Your Ernie?
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner Sam and Ivan talk about abortion, Fox News, bad law enforcement, and the burst of coverage on people getting shot for innocent mistakes. But also car door handles, Elon's exploding rocket, Elon's exploding website, emergency alerts, and more! Fun fun fun! Tune in!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-04-22
Length this week 2:11:39
(0:02:48-0:49:13) One
Muppets

Car Door Handles

Rocket Go Boom

(0:50:03-1:24:20) Two
Abortion Pill Stay

Fox News Settlement

Nighttime Soaps

(1:26:05-2:11:08) Three
Problematic Law Enforcement

Doorbells and Driveways

Pillow Guy Payout

Twitter Implosion Continues

Emergency Alert Tests

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.
...more
2h 12min
April 17, 20232023-04-15: Resucks It
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner Sam and Ivan talk about rain. And chicken again. But do not worry, they get to the more serious stuff too. That big intelligence leak gets some time, as does Clarence Thomas, Fox News, and of course Trump. With a few other things for good measure.
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-04-15
Length this week 1:29:27
(0:00:20-0:31:44) One
Florida Rain Storm

Chicken Update

Computer Update

(0:32:25-1:00:36) Two
Intelligence Leak

Clarence Thomas

(1:02:19-1:29:05) Three
Fox vs Dominion

Trumpy Stuff

Chess Popularity

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.
...more
1h 30min
April 09, 20232023-04-08: Such A Pickle
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner Sam and Ivan talk about chicken sandwiches and a computer meltdown. And yes, Trump stuff. Cause Trump. You can't not. Plus some other politics from Wisconsin, Tennessee, North Carolina, and elsewhere. Have fun!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-04-08
Length this week 1:47:44
(0:00:54-0:37:31) But First
Chicken Sandwiches

Computer Disaster

(0:38:29-0:59:56) Trump
Anticlimax

Charges

Timing

Warning

(1:01:57-1:47:11) Other Politics
Wisconsin

Generational Culture War

Tennessee

Clarence Thomas

North Carolina

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.
...more
1h 48min
April 02, 20232023-04-01: Tree Day
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about trees. Trees and home landscaping. Really. They actually do. But then they do also cover guns again in the wake of Nashville. And Disney outsmarting DeSantis. Oh. What's that? You expected something else. Yes, they cover the Trump indictment too.
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-04-01
Length this week 2:08:15
(0:01:19-0:16:50) Trees

(0:17:54-1:01:14) Guns

(1:01:58-1:47:38) Trump

(1:48:45-2:07:43) Disney
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.
...more
2h 9min
March 27, 20232023-03-25: Glomming
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan couldn't find a quiet place, and Sam failed at finding an alternate cohost. So for the first time in awhile, you have a pure solo show. Main topics? Election Graphs now has real data on the 2024 race, so a first look at where things stand for Election 2024. Plus the drama of a pre-indictment Trump, and all the talk of a TikTok ban. And that's it. Enjoy!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-03-25
Length this week 1:30:18
(0:00:23-0:07:04) But First

(0:08:12-0:40:10) Election Graphs

(0:41:55-1:00:36) Trump Drama

(1:02:37-1:29:46) TikTok Ban
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.
...more
1h 31min
March 19, 20232023-03-17: Swap The Sky
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan cover the fallout from the Silicon Valley Bank thing. That is the biggest part of the show. Aside from that though, some Apple TV+ show reviews, the Samsung moon thing, a Ukraine update, superconductors, and a report on Election Graphs 2024 progress. Plus a bonus idea for a new podcast.
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-03-17
Length this week 1:33:52
(0:00:21-0:28:58) But First
Ivan TV: Air Disasters (2011-Present)

Ivan TV: Ted Lasso (2020-Present)

Ivan TV: For All Mankind (2019-Present)

Ivan TV: Shrinking (2023-Present)

Ivan TV: The Morning Show (2019-Present)

Election Graphs Progress

(0:30:09-1:09:26) Bank Stuff
Reasons for Collapses

Missing Hedges

Regulation Seesaw

What's Next

(1:10:28-1:33:20) Curmudgeon's Choice
Samsung's Moon

Ukraine Developments

Room Temperature Superconductor?

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.
...more
1h 34min
March 13, 20232023-03-11: Tangential Drift
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner podcast, Ivan is back, and he and Sam cover the usual hodgepodge of topics. There is the latest Trump and Fox News stuff. There is Silicon Valley Bank and how we've got several Senators out of commission. Also the time change, and Ivan sees some ice skating. Plus lots and lots of veering completely off topic in between. Because of course that happens.
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-03-11
Length this week 1:56:41
(0:00:41-0:30:39) But First
Time Time Time

Hockey Night

(0:31:41-1:06:35) Lightning 1
Trump Stuff

Silicon Valley Bank

(1:08:36-1:56:10) Lightning 2
Fox News

Missing Senators

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.
...more
1h 57min

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