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 29, 2022 2022-05-27: Blundering Through
This week on Curmudgeon’s Corner, Sam and Ivan’s main topic is of course the Texas School Shooting. They cover the timelines, the police response, the prospects of any new policy change, and how it feels like we just go through the same thing over and over on this. Before that, a little bit on inflation, confirmation bias, Covid, and working through being sick. Oh, and Sam introduces a new kind of break into the rotation. Enjoy!
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2h 8min
May 22, 2022 2022-05-20: Honey Dipped
On this week’s Curmudgeon’s Corner, for the first time in a long time, Ivan and Sam deliver a show that is almost all politics. Well, except for when they talk about Bill and Ted movies. And Sam’s ability to procrastinate. And dreams on TikTok. And a few other random things. But mostly politics. They discuss “Great Replacement Theory”, how the Obama Administration was an inflection point, the primary results so far, Democrats not understanding the Hispanic vote, and even a little bit of January 9th stuff. Jam packed!
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2h 17min
May 16, 20222022-05-14: Lack of Understanding
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan is back with Sam to talk about his many experiences related to a Formula 1 race he attended, and some issues that surfaced about attitudes toward wealth. Speaking of wealth, they pivot to Elon Musk's adventures with Twitter, and all the craziness associated with that. Then they close off with a broader discussion of the economy and markets, including the fun crypto implosion. Yay!
Show Details:
Recorded 2022-05-14
Length this week 2:17:05
(0:00:24-0:45:25) But First
Agenda

Floating Houses

Puerto Rico

Formula 1

Money vs Happiness

Robbery

(0:45:42-1:24:58) Twitter / Musk
Elon's Bad Deal

Elon's Ignorance

Elon's Hold

Rule of Law

Will Twitter Die?

(1:26:41-2:16:37) Markets / Economy
Stock Market

Recession?

Inflation

Crypto Implosion

Stuff at the End

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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2h 18min
May 09, 2022 2022-05-07: Names Named
On this week’s Curmudgeon’s Corner, Sam gives up the microphone to three women to discuss the leak of the draft SCOTUS opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. Kristi, Brandy, and Shelley discuss all the implications of this development. You will hear everything from their personal reactions, to how it will impact people all over the country, to the implications for American politics. Better than hearing from Sam and Ivan on this, don’t you think?
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2h 15min
May 02, 2022 2022-04-30: Many Directions
This week on Curmudgeon’s Corner, Sam and Ivan discuss the latest in economic news, as well as some political highlights. You know. Inflation. Chances of a recession. The McCarthy Tapes. MTG. Cawthorn. Even a little on Elon Musk and Twitter. Oh, and Sam discusses his struggles to renew his passport. Great fun!
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2h 3min
April 24, 2022 2022-04-22: Hard To Cut Through
On this week’s Curmudgeon’s Corner, Sam and Ivan discuss various people being cowardly in the Republican Party, if Trump’s influence is starting to wane, and if so if other Republicans like Abbott or DeSantis will just easily pick up that mantle, as well as how Democrats are doing at reacting to all that, and how the economy might eclipse all of that. Plus Sam being sick, Ivan resuming business travel, and even the Price is Right. Oh, and Ukraine. They do not forget Ukraine.
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2h 10min
April 18, 2022 2022-04-16: All Hands On Deck
This week on Curmudgeon’s Corner, Sam is joined by his wife Brandy Donaghy, who since she last appeared on the show in 2019 ran for a couple of local offices, got appointed to the Washington State House of Representatives, had an eventful first session, and is now running to keep her State House seat. So they talk about how she got involved in local politics in the first place, her various campaigns, her thoughts about the State House, and getting back to campaigning. A bit of a switch from the usual Curmudgeon’s Corner, but fun!
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2h 2min
April 10, 2022 2022-04-08: Furry Time Traveling Donuts
On this week’s Curmudgeon’s Corner, Sam and Ivan’s main topic is once again Ukraine. The recent reports of war crimes and how that makes deescalation harder. How the situation with Russian rubles and oil is turning out. All of that sort of thing. But Ivan also discusses his experiences at the mall, and Sam talks about a movie with really bad reviews that he liked anyway. Enjoy!
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1h 46min
April 04, 20222022-04-02: Nicer Than It Could Be
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan do indeed talk about Ukraine. It was recorded before the latest revelations of war crimes in Bucha and other towns outside Kyiv, so you'll have to wait until next week for them to react to that, but they do discuss many other aspects of the conflict. Plus a discussion of different things than can be frothy, various aspects of backups and using multiple monitors, a check in with the Covid situation, and even some Hunter Biden stuff. So listen in now!
Show Details:
Recorded 2022-04-02
Length this week - 1:50:00
(0:00:01-0:00:51) Cold Open

(0:01:15-0:31:55) But First
Frothy Things

Box Pile

Multiple Monitors

Work Backups

(0:32:57-1:10:26) Ukraine
Ukrainian Attack on Russian Soil?

Russian Retreat in the North

Possible End States

Putin's Information Flow

Military Capabilities

Refugee Situation

(1:10:44-1:49:29) Potpourri
Is Covid Finally Done?

Hunter Biden Stuff

Ending Thingy

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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1h 50min
March 26, 20222022-03-26: The Thing
On this week’s Curmudgeon’s Corner, of course Sam and Ivan talk about Ukraine for quite a bit. But not the whole show this time. This week you also get to hear them discuss Clarence and Ginni Thomas, the SCOTUS confirmation hearings, housing markets, their experiences with the pros and cons of various beverages, Sam’s thoughts on a movie and some TV shows, and even more!
Show Details:
Recorded 2022-03-26
Length this week - 2:02:29
(0:00:23-0:36:06) But First
Ivan: Hills and Mountains

Ivan: Lunch with Bruce

Ivan: Tea and Other Beverages

Sam Movie: Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans (2021)

(0:36:43-1:22:00) Potpourri
Ivan: Housing Markets

Sam: The Thomases

Sam: SCOTUS Hearings

(1:24:01-2:01:46) Ukraine
Situation Update

Can Ukraine Actually Win?

Escalate to De-escalate?

Oil Dependencies

Refugees

Stuff at the End

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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2h 3min

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