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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March 10, 20182018-03-09: Into Knots
On this week’s Curmudgeon’s Corner, Ivan and Sam cover all the big items from the last crazy week. They’ve got tariffs and North Korea, but also that Seychelles meeting, Russia maybe vetoing Romney, the Belarusian escort, Nunberg’s meltdown, the poisoned spy in the UK… and there is still more! They didn’t forget Kellyanne Conway, or Stormy, or Trump’s hotel in Panama, or Zinke’s door. A fun packed week for sure!
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Show Details:
Recorded 2018-03-09
Length this week - 1:56:47
(0:00:15-0:07:51) Intro Stuff

(0:08:28-0:36:20) Policy Stuff

(0:38:20-1:26:56) Russia Stuff

(1:28:23-1:56:26) Other 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.
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1h 57min
March 03, 20182018-03-03: Chaos Show
This week on Curmudgeon’s Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about the chaotic week that was. Donald Trump throwing grenades into the gun and trade policy debates, the mounting reports of corruption within the administration, and the usual, but seemingly intensifying, chaos within the White House staff itself. Oh, and Ivan caused some chaos himself by accidentally calling 911 from the airport. A fun filled show!
Show Details:
Recorded 2018-03-03
Length this week - 1:42:36
(0:00:15-0:13:06) Phone Chaos

(0:13:51-0:50:51) Issue Chaos

(0:52:10-1:15:02) Corruption Chaos

(1:16:25-1:42:16) Staffing Chaos

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 43min
February 25, 20182018-02-24: Saving the World
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam is joined by guest hosts Ed and Alex. Sam and Ed discuss the ongoing gun debate in the wake of Parkland, as well as the latest developments in the Mueller probe. Alex is Sam's son. Alex is 8. Alex talks about video games. Alex also gives a few thoughts about the gun debate. And he is adamant that the podcast is too long, and we should have stopped at about the one hour mark. Was Alex right? Judge for yourself!
Show Details:
Recorded 2018-02-24
Length this week - 1:49:53
(0:01:00-0:25:32) Video Games

(0:26:48-1:17:40) Parkland and Guns

(1:18:25-1:49:33) Mueller Advancements

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 50min
February 16, 20182018-02-16: Not on the Radar
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan and Sam talk about the Parkland school shooting, the controversies around White House security clearances, and the budget and immigration debates, all rounded out with a little update on Stormy and Donald. They recorded about 14 hours before the newest Meuller indictments though, so discussion of that will have to wait... oh well!
Show Details:
Recorded 2018-02-16
Length this week - 1:36:27
(0:01:40-0:11:58) Stormy Situation

(0:13:07-0:39:43) Parkland School Shooting

(0:40:23-1:08:25) White House Security Clearances

(1:09:10-1:33:32) Budget and Immigration

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 37min
February 08, 20182018-02-08: Just Playing Poker
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan go all "Lightning Round". They cover a wide variety of topics, including: State polls for 2020, talking policy vs talking scandal, the linked government shutdown and immigration debates, the Space X Falcon Heavy launch, Twitter's release of Russia data, Ivan's problems with his door, Rob Porter's resignation, the aftermath of releasing "the memo", welcoming a new patron, and much much more.
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Show Details:
Recorded 2018-02-08
Length this week - 2:06:22
(0:00:15-0:40:16) Lightning 1
Sam - Ivan birthday

Ivan - Ivan's door

Sam - 2020 polls

Ivan - Model 3 Tesla

Sam - Facebook news ranking

Ivan - Falcon Heavy

(0:41:59-1:31:49) Lightning 2
Sam - Twitter Russia release

Ivan - Rob Porter

Sam - Shutdowns and immigration

Ivan - FBI agents affairs on text messages

Sam - New Patron

Ivan - The Memo

(1:32:26-2:06:01) Lightning 3
Sam - Stock Market

Ivan - Polls and Special Elections

Sam - Policies vs Scandals

Ivan - Ben Carson corruption

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
February 02, 20182018-02-02: Revamping the Dog
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about a number of developments in the Trump-Russia world, including Trump's attempt to fire Mueller last year, the Dutch hacking the Russians, McCabe's retirement, Trump not agreeing to an interview, Gates possibly flipping, and more. Then on the eve of Release The Memo Day, a discussion of the expectations for the memo, the objections being raised, and the possible implications. Oh, and it is Ivan's birthday. Happy birthday Ivan!
Show Details:
Recorded 2018-02-02
Length this week - 1:26:20
(0:00:15-0:12:33) But First
Ivan birthday

Show length

Agenda

Show schedule

(0:14:33-0:51:55)Trump Stuff
Things not getting attention

Trump tried to fire Mueller last year

Dutch hacking of Russian DNC hackers

McCabe retirement

Trump Russian sanctions announcement

Trump not agreeing to Mueller Interview

Gates flipping

Acceleration

(0:52:32-1:25:59) Release the memo
Expectations on what is in the memo

Objections to the memo

Who is the audience, what are the goals?

Republicans Attacking Republicans

Predictions

Trump Affairs

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 27min
February 02, 20182018-01-25: Implanting Thoughts
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about the politics of the short government shutdown and what that means to the continuing immigration debate, then they move on to reviewing many of the latest developments related to the various scandals surrounding the Trump White House. Along the way, Ivan also reports on his recent trip to Thailand.
Show Details:
Recorded 2018-01-25
Length this week - 1:39:38
(0:01:20-0:22:18) But First
Agenda

Ivan in Thailand

Ivan on a Zipline

Baby on a plane

Climate change migrations

(0:24:21-0:54:17) Shutdown and Immigration
Should the Dems have forced this?

Should the Dems have agreed to end shutdown?

What next?

(0:56:00-1:39:18) Trump and Mueller
Wendy Murdoch and Jared Kushner

Russia to NRA to Trump?

Mueller/Trump negotiations

Trump's prospects if he testifies

Discrediting Meuller

Release the Memo

Trump and McCabe

Are we near the end?

Trump Live

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 40min
January 21, 20182018-01-19: Dental Maneuver
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Jenn joins Sam as cohost and does the major rant on gender issues she didn't get to do last time she was on the show. She covers Aziz Ansari, different standards for men and women, what people are taught is "normal", the pitfalls of zero tolerance, and the built up anger that is exploding from women (and many other groups that aren't straight white males) these days. Being a straight white male, Sam mostly tries to keep his head down during this part. Then of course they hit some of last week's Trump craziness, from porn stars to girthers to shithole countries. Finally they wrap it up with a bit on the government shutdown (sorta), FusionGPS again, and the grand bargain Republicans are making with Trump.
Show Details:
Recorded 2018-01-19
Length this week - 1:38:41
(0:00:15-0:10:48) But First
Agenda

Corrections and Updates

(0:12:04-0:51:17) Gender
Aziz Ansari

Standards for men and women

Zero tolerance

Built up anger

(0:52:26-1:19:16) Trump I
Stormy Daniels

Changing rules

Medical review

Ed's comment

Shithole countries

(1:20:55-1:38:20) Trump II
Government Shutdown

FusionGPS House testimony

Grand bargain

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 39min
January 13, 20182018-01-11: A Longer Beard
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan and Sam talk about the aftermath of the Fire and Fury book, the possibilities for Oprah 2020, and the implications of the FusionGPS testimony. There is also a little bit about Sam going to the gym, and Ivan's travel plans. But wait you say, what about shithole countries, paid off porn stars, and false missile alerts? Yeah, this was recorded before all those hit. Maybe next week if nothing more exciting happens first. :-)
Show Details:
Recorded 2018-01-11
Length this week - 1:56:31
(0:03:00-0:22:19) But first

(0:23:28-0:53:58) Fire and Fury aftermath

(0:54:37-1:19:40) Oprah 2020

(1:20:25-1:56:11) FusionGPS testimony

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
January 06, 20182018-01-06: 2017 Predictions Review
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner Sam and Ivan review the predictions they made a year and a week ago for 2017. They covered politics, economics, technology, international issues, and a variety of other things for good measure. What did they get wrong? What did they get right? Did they do better or worse than in the year before? Which topics did they excel in? Where did they fail completely? This week, you'll find out!
Show Details:
Recorded 2018-01-06
Length this week - 2:03:58
(0:01:13-0:22:21) Intro

(0:23:29-1:05:38) Politics

(1:06:18-1:15:05) Economics

(1:15:50-1:24:08) Technology

(1:25:51-1:43:58) International

(1:45:14-1:53:09) Hodgepodge

(1:55:11-2:03:37) Final Results

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 4min

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