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- 2023-11-18: Mooing and Beeping
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan start with a bit about a non-governmental election of sorts and a movie they both saw. Then they settle in to talking about Elon Musk and X/Twitter for the first time in a while. Finally, they finish things up with US Politics stuff, mostly Congress, but a little bit of Trump at the end. Because of course.
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-11-18
Length this week 2:16:52
- (0:02:18-0:32:45) But First
- Ivan's Election
- Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 (2023)
- (0:33:27-1:20:57) Musk-X
- Elon Jenga
- Advertiser Exodus
- Zombie Companies
- Online vs Offline Collapse
- The Stragglers
- (1:23:10-2:16:18) Politics
- No Shutdown!
- Johnson's Future
- Normalization of Violence
- Santos Report
- Trump Stuff
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 17 min - 2023-11-11: Iridium Things
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan spend most of the time talking about elections. Both the results of the 2023 elections that just happened, and prospects for the 2024 elections yet to come. But as usual, there are other things too. The writer and actor strikes are both over, so movie reviews return! Plus food, drink, volcanos, and a few other things!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-11-11
Length this week 2:04:03
- (0:01:23-0:34:40) But First
- Food and Drink Pickiness
- Movie: Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
- (0:35:44-1:39:35) Elections
- Election 2023
- Election 2024
- (1:40:31-2:03:31) Other Stuff
- Iceland Volcano
- Mayor Adams
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 5 min - 2023-11-04: Lovable Frog
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan are back to bouncing all over the place. Topics include Democratic Party politics, the attempt to oust Representative Santos, and of course the ongoing situation in Israel and Palestine. But also cell phone reception, home automation, and a bandit bear. Fun!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-11-04
Length this week 1:59:35
- (0:01:25-0:44:05) But First
- Home Automation
- Visting Bear
- (0:44:48-1:30:51) But Second
- Dean Phillips
- Anti-Biden Left
- Israel/Palestine
- (1:32:34-1:58:59) But Third
- Cell Phone Reception
- Santos Expulsion Vote
- No Clean Hands
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 - 2023-10-28: Filler Words
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan is out, and Sam goes wild! Uh, yeah. Well. Maybe not so much. In any case, we have discussion on the Trump Trials, the outcome of the Speaker race, Israel/Palestine, and an update on Election 2024 via Election Graphs! Enjoy!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-10-28
Length this week 1:50:01
- (0:00:19-0:15:35) But First
- Solo Show Again
- Length Trimming
- (0:16:35-0:57:07) But Second
- Trump Trials
- Speaker Race
- (0:59:15-1:49:28) But Third
- Election 2024
- Israel/Palestine
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 51 min - 2023-10-20: Meticulously Produced
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan once again tackle the Speaker race, Trump's legal issues, and war in the Middle East. Do they solve any of these issues? Of course not. But they do talk about them. So there is that. Also, some thoughts on the iPhone 15 Pro Max and ChatGPT too. And that will be that.
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-10-20
Length this week 1:57:50
- (0:01:25-0:44:39) But First
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Using ChatGPT
- (0:46:22-1:22:39) US Politics
- Speaker Race
- Trump Legal Issues
- (1:23:42-1:57:27) Middle East
- Biden Efforts
- Hospital Incident
- Escalation
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 58 min - 2023-10-14: Expecting the Call
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about the momentous events in Israel and Gaza. That is of course the largest part of the show. But you also get an update on the race for Speaker of the House, and a bit about Ivan's travels and some movie and TV stuff too. And that is the show.
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-10-14
Length this week 1:50:28
- (0:02:06-0:17:44) But First
- New York City
- Movie: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)
- TV: Law and Order (1990-Present)
- (0:19:45-1:15:52) Israel-Hamas War
- The Initial Attack
- Israel's Response
- Historical Lead Up
- Repulsive Rhetoric
- (1:17:21-1:49:50) Speaker Race
- Scalise's Brief Win
- Now Comes Jordan
- What Next?
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 51 min - 2023-10-07: X in the Thing
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner Sam and Ivan recorded before the big events in the Middle East, so the serious topics are the drama in the House of Representatives and the latest in the Trump legal cases. They also talk about booster shots and the latest Covid surge. Plus a special throwback bonus supercut at the end and some on haircuts and technical difficulties at the start. And feedback!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-10-07
Length this week 2:28:07
- (0:01:34-0:09:39) Cold Open
- (0:09:56-0:45:30) But First
- Feedback
- Booster Shots
- Covid Surge
- (0:46:13-1:38:24) But Second
- Shutdown Averted
- Motion to Vacate
- Speaker Race
- (1:39:30-2:19:07) But Third
- Trump NY Civil Case
- Trump Gag Order
- Trump Dismissal Attempts
- Trump FL Case Delays
- Trump Submarine Talk
- (2:19:36-2:28:06) Hot Close
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 29 min - 2023-09-30: Holding It Wrong
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about Biden Impeachment Inquiry and Trump Fraud Judgements. They talk Trump and Biden's mental decline or lack thereof. And of course they don't forget Senator Gold Bars. That's the newsie stuff. Before that, Ivan's computer and car chargers, a book review, and an acknowledgment of Curmudgeons all over the world.
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-09-30
Length this week 2:13:21
- (0:00:00-0:04:17) Appropriate Note
- (0:04:40-0:45:44) But First
- Car Charging Infrastructure
- Book: Robinson Crusoe (1719)
- (0:47:46-1:28:07) But Second
- Impeachment Inquiry
- Senator Gold Bars
- (1:28:23-2:12:49) But Third
- Trump vs Biden Mental Acuity
- Trump Fraud Judgement
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 14 min - 2023-09-22: Profiles in Ignorance
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan are sad that some people aren't completely obsessed by the details of the news like they are and Ivan gives in to the iPhone 15 hype. But the main topics are Rupert retiring and the implications for his news empire, the US House being in disarray, and Election 2024. Plus Sam is sorely tempted by something, but resists.
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-09-22
Length this week 2:03:43
- (0:00:00-0:03:11) Cold Open
- (0:03:30-0:39:10) But First
- Low Information Citizens
- iPhone Upgrades
- Popcorn Temptation
- (0:40:13-1:03:19) Main One
- Rupert Retires
- Fox in Decline
- (1:04:08-2:03:02) Main Two
- House in Disarray
- Election 2024
- Using Words
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 4 min - 2023-09-16: Flexibility Paradigm
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about strikes, shutdowns, Romney retiring, and the latest Trump stuff. On the lighter side, they discuss how workdays end, and how school days begin. With a few other things in passing as usual. Tune in and enjoy the ride!
Show Details:
Recorded 2023-09-16
Length this week 1:54:45
- (0:00:00-0:05:12) Cold Open
- (0:05:35-0:31:43) But First
- Quitting Times
- School Mornings
- (0:32:51-1:10:28) Economic Stuff
- Multiple Labor Strikes
- Government Shutdown?
- (1:11:34-1:53:43) Hodgepodge
- Romney Retiring
- Trump Gag Order?
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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