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- 2024-01-27: Outside Of This Donut Structure
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk primary politics, because duh. And Trump and E Jean Carroll, also duh. Plus Trump and the Immigration deal. More duh. But you also get guilty pleasure foods, a TV show review, remembering the Mac at 40, and the history of Michelin travel guides. So a super well rounded show!
Show Details:
Recorded 2024-01-27
Length this week 1:55:38
- (0:00:31-0:24:24) But First
- Guilty Pleasure Foods
- TV: Mater’s Tall Tales (2008-2012)
- (0:25:08-1:06:42) Primary Politics
- New Hampshire Results
- What is Haley's Plan?
- (1:07:47-1:55:03) Other Stuff
- $83M for E Jean Carroll
- Trump Killing Immigration Deal?
- Macintosh at 40
- Michelin Travel Guides
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.
1 hr 56 min - 2024-01-20: Secretary of Toast
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan cover the politics you would expect for the show between Iowa and New Hampshire. But they also talk aviation accidents, solar power, Threads, Mastodon, and a movie. A well rounded show. You like round things, right?
Show Details:
Recorded 2024-01-20
Length this week 1:48:37
- (0:00:25-0:29:19) But First
- Movie: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
- Solar Power Options
- (0:31:03-1:07:40) Primaries and Caucuses
- Iowa Caucus Results
- Trump's Mental State
- Biden vs Trump Denial
- New Hampshire Notes
- (1:09:00-1:47:48) Other Stuff
- The Door Plug
- Other Aviation Issues
- More Threads and Mastodon
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.
1 hr 49 min - 2024-01-13: The Perils of Eyes
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan ditches the show to go to Disney. So Sam goes all election, all the time. Recorded immediately preceding the Iowa caucuses, how could he do anything else? So discussion of Iowa, New Hampshire, and if Haley has any chance at all. Plus the latest info from Election Graphs. And OK fine, there are a few non-election things at the start of the show too.
Show Details:
Recorded 2024-01-13
Length this week 1:58:36
- (0:00:56-0:25:19) But First
- Updating Glasses
- Computer Deficiencies
- Movie: Falling Down (1993)
- (0:28:02-1:02:24) 2024 Delegate Race
- Dems Dethroned Iowa and New Hampshire
- Haley's Ultra Narrow Path
- Hints on Trump Poll Accuracy
- (1:03:24-1:58:06) 2024 Electoral College
- Has Trump Peaked?
- Reasons to Doubt the Polls
- Don't Underestimate Trump
- Other Stuff to Mention
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.
1 hr 59 min - 2024-01-06: 2023 Predictions Review
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan do what they do at the start of every year. They review their predictions for the year that just ended to see how they did. Most folks don't do this. They just let their failed predictions be forgotten. But here, they revel in their failures! But yes, they also celebrate their successes! Tune in to see how they did this year!
Show Details:
Recorded 2024-01-06
Length this week 2:23:03
- (0:01:59-0:38:18) Politics
- (0:39:08-0:48:04) International
- (0:48:47-1:06:00) Economy
- (1:07:01-1:40:09) Technology
- (1:41:17-2:12:12) Hodgepodge
- (2:13:56-2:22:30) Grand Totals
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.
2 hr 24 min - 2023-12-30: 2024 Predictions Show
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, we have the traditional end of year predictions show. Listen to Sam and Ivan speculate on Politics, International Affairs, Economy, Technology, and of course the ever popular Hodgepodge category. Be sure to listen, so as the year progresses, you can mock them when their predictions fail to come true!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-12-30
Length this week 2:51:43
- (0:01:46-1:08:55) Politics
- (1:09:59-1:38:24) International
- (1:40:25-1:53:35) Economy
- (1:54:13-2:23:51) Technology
- (2:25:35-2:51:10) Hodgepodge
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.
2 hr 52 min - 2023-12-23: Make An Egg
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan once again ask for suggestions for things to predict on next week's predictions show. So get on that! After a bit on workplace meeting culture, third places, and Dr. Strangelove, they get down to business with Rudy, Donald, Joe, and even Bo. Plus some economy stuff. And that be a show!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-12-23
Length this week 2:06:18
- (0:02:00-0:47:06) But First
- Need Things to Predict!
- Work Meeting Culture
- Third Places
- Movie: Dr. Strangelove (1964)
- (0:45:51-1:36:29) But Second
- Rudy Bankrupt
- Trump Immunity Review
- 14th Amendment Case
- Presidential Polls
- (1:37:36-2:05:47) But Third
- Economic Update
- Boring Joe
- MAGA Bo
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.
2 hr 7 min - 2023-12-16: Two Different Animals
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan records from his car in the middle of a wind storm. Sam records from his warm, dry, and not at all windy office. They talk about Rudy, Donald, Bridget, and even Hunter. Plus movies and Mastodon. And more!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-12-16
Length this week 2:10:54
- (0:01:51-0:26:40) But First
- Renovation Drama
- Movie: Alice in Wonderland (2010)
- (0:27:31-1:22:47) But Second
- Bridget Ziegler
- Rudy! Rudy!
- Trump Appeals
- Missing Binder
- (1:24:31-2:10:17) But Third
- Announcements
- Hunter Defies Subpoena
- Impeachment Investigation
- Threads and Mastodon
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.
2 hr 11 min - 2023-12-09: Is It A Horse?
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan has no office, so Sam goes solo. He is sick and complains about that and talks about an old movie before getting down to politics. Then you get the mandatory update on Trump, some stuff about Biden, and even a bit about Congress and other stuff. Enjoy!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-12-09
Length this week 1:24:48
- (0:00:24-0:17:53) But First
- Sick Complaining
- Movie: Hocus Pocus (1993)
- (0:18:57-0:45:22) Trump Stuff
- EG picture still glum
- Worst Case Still Bad
- Court Cases
- (0:46:05-1:24:17) Other Politics
- Biden motivations
- Congressional Stuff
- Hunter!
- US/Israel
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.
1 hr 25 min - 2023-12-02: Still Here
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about the possibilities of a non-Trump Republican pulling through, what the worst case scenario if Trump wins really is, the Santos ouster, Kissinger's death, and much more. Including, very critically, some amazing songs about a very famous duck!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-12-02
Length this week 2:01:53
- (0:00:24-0:36:36) Ivan First
- Cold War Fears
- Total War
- Remodeling
- WRCT Radio
- (0:37:36-1:24:42) Sam Second
- Fireworks
- SamGPT Song
- Non-Trump Republican Scenario
- Worst Case Trump Scenario
- (1:25:32-1:58:26) Ivan Third
- Goodbye Santos
- Kissinger Dead
- Other Deaths
- Musk Interviews
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.
2 hr 2 min - 2023-11-25: Is That A Euphemism?
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan discuss the presidential election, but this time it is the one in Argentina! Plus a return to the situation in Israel and Palestine, and a discussion of the goings on at OpenAI. And for the less serious items, headlights and Black Friday. Enjoy!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-11-25
Length this week 2:17:41
- (0:00:00-0:02:11) Cold Open
- (0:02:31-0:44:29) But First
- Headlights
- Black Friday
- (0:45:29-1:14:27) Argentina
- Background
- Using Dollars
- Eccentricities?
- Campaign Promises
- (1:15:17-1:42:46) Israel/Palestine
- Overview
- Biden's Role
- Bibi's Prospects
- Paths Forward
- (1:44:54-2:17:05) OpenAI
- The Coup
- The Reasons
- The Risks
- Full Steam Ahead
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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