Dad Snark Podcast

So, I mean, what do you give your long-distance bromance? Easy fools! I mean, they're probably a bigger Royals fan and they live in Cleveland. It's in the pics here.

It brought me so much joy knowing instantly that I'd get this thing to Keith Beard ASAP.

On the "What I'm Into" front...nothing much has changed. You'll have to give it a listen to see.

Happy 4th and be safe kids!

You know what you're in for.

Here's what I ended up scoring and some new pics.

See ya next week!

Well, I start off professing my love for tacos and all things Mexican when it comes to food and drink. I also mention my recent promotion and raise.

Record Store Day #2 for 2022 is this coming Saturday morning. I can't wait. I will be recording a Special Report like normal for that also. I picked up a few records while thrifting this last weekend also...

Freakout Guitars - Freakout!! The New Guitar Sounds

101 Strings - The Soul of Mexico

Various Artists - Knockout

The Isley Brothers - 3 + 3

Personally, I dig Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+. Do I think it's kinda odd at times and a little off? Sure. Do I really care? Nope. It's an episodic space opera. It's really that simple.

The new season of Stranger Things is incredible. The best one yet. The renewed love for Kate Bush as a result of it is staggering to see also. Amazing song and perfect placement in the series. Running up that Hill is something I remember seeing the video for on MTV when I was a kid. I also really loved an album of hers that I had on CD called The Sensual World. The song This Woman's Work is a track on there and its great. Don't Give Up is a duet with Peter Gabriel she did also back in the day. Incredible.

Been watching Repo Man also. It's a wild film from the 80s I recalled rather well before seeing it again. Emilio Estevez is great in it alongside Harry Dean Stanton. Not quite as awesome as I recall, but still a killer soundtrack and kinda fun.

The January 6th Hearings are something else, people. I really don't know what to say other than this...I guarantee that event was all planned out mostly because of what I've seen and heard during this. Hell, one representative (Barry Loudermilk) gave one of these monsters full access to map out escape routes and more the day prior to the event. It's not a question...it's right here. There's simply no arguing it. I mean, who the hell takes pictures of security checkpoints and stairways? Other than those attempting a coup, I mean. I'm done beating around the bush and pretending that what happened didn't happen. It did. It's sick and sad. We need to punish and move on.

Nothing new in books so much. Paradise Sky is still my go-to while mowing. I did read a wild new book (comic) called NewThink by Gregg Hurwitz. Pretty amazing really. Looking forward to The Peacekeeper audiobook/kindle book experience. Looks awesome.

That's all kids. New Special Report next week, but no regular episode. Looking forward to it.

Later!

So, just proud dad-ing it again at the top. The kids really are doing great things. It's a pleasure to watch it happening.

Waiting to watch more Obi-Wan Kenobi and Stranger Things Season 4 (part 1), so I did start a few new things while the wife and daughter are at Girl Scout Camp.

You guys seen the Insidious films at all? There's like 4 of them. I watched the first one (Insidious) and started the second one (Insidious Chapter 2), but I've not finished it yet. The first one was pretty scary for sure.

Also watching the Apple TV series called The Big Conn. Wow! It's amazing how much this guy (and some cronies) were able to rip off the U.S. Government for. Incredible really. Sad for those who lost benefits because of his actions.

Not much new in the music department. Just awaiting June 18th for the second RSD of this year. Also, holding on for that Frank Black & The Catholics box set.

Not much to speak of as far as reads.

Listening to 4 podcasts right now that are very interesting to me:

Something Was Wrong

Scamfluencers

Persona - The French Deception

and Father Wants Us Dead

All of these are pretty solid. I've been way into the first season of Something Was Wrong. Father Wants Us Dead seems up my alley as well.

That's all for now kids. See ya next week!

Kids are just getting after it with activities and loving it. I think Lou Reed's song Beginning of a Great Adventure is pretty much spot on. I mean, they make my life a series of neverending tasks. Yeah, I might be taking away something different from that song. The message to me is that rearing children is the beginning of a great adventure...well, if you care at all that is.

Regardless, they're the best thing I've been involved in and I love my time with them.

I did snag a few new records this past holiday weekend. Combat Rock by The Clash might be a sore subject for punk rock fans from the 70s and 80s, but I love it. My uncle had the cassette when I was young and it was played quite a lot. It's a winner in my book. Sturgill Simpson's Metamodern Sounds in Country Music is a winner as well. I love this album.

You can see these two along with some other miscellaneous pics in the photo album here. Yeah, I'm partaking in alcoholic beverages on a leaner basis than I had been before. I've got this. Couldn't pass up Ranch Water (my new Summer drink), Teremana Añejo, and a mezcal shot with my homeboy Mikey though, could I?

Loving Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+. I understand the gripes, but wah wah and boo-hoo. It's a fricking Star Wars show ya babies. Stranger Things Season 4 is pretty amazing as well. Can't wait to finish Part 1.

Got a new novel to read, but haven't really started. I'm jazzed about it though. The Peacekeeper has a really interesting setting. I will let you know more as I read on.

Same old podcasts. Nothing new to see here. Move along.

I do have a few parting words as well. They're about something that has been on all our minds recently.

See ya next week!

Yeah, I pat myself on the back a little at the top here. So what?

I'm so super jazzed about Obi-Wan Kenobi coming this Friday. I can't say enough about it. Stranger Things is gonna be good too. As is the 3rd season of The Umbrella Academy. So much goodness to watch at the moment.

Not much new in the music I'm listening to. I'm sure that will change in no time. Here's a little something about the Pro-Ject turntable I am going on about though. It's the one that doesn't have a normal plinth (base) to it.

Still digging on Paradise Sky by Joe R. Lansdale. This guy is a dialogue genius undoubtedly. Check out the TV show Hap and Leonard or the film Cold in July if you're wondering about his tales. All episodes of Hap and Leonard are on Netflix. Cold in July is available to stream on a few spots, but available to rent as well. Here's where.

Same old same old on podcasts. Someone Knows Something is back with a new season though. Pretty solid so far also.

Thanks for listening and I will catch you guys next week. Please rate and review the show wherever you listen.

You've been warned.

Okay, so I do talk a bit about my kids and how they're developing as they grow up. I can't wait to see how the next 2-4 years go with Chris graduating in 2 and Audrey starting as a Freshman next year. It's gonna be a wild ride no doubt. (pics in link here)

On the subject of what I'm into...well, I forgot to talk about something big. I was asked to a sneak peek screening of the 3rd season of Love, Death, and Robots for Netflix. I love the first two seasons madly and what I saw of this one is no different. Jibaro and Night of the Mini Dead are my two faves. I can't wait to see them again and all the rest of the new ones this coming Friday.

What else am I watching? I finished up the McMillion$ documentary on HBOMax and it was fantastic. I started up Invisible Pilot shortly after. Great as well.

Did snag a new record this week. Open Mike Eagle's Dark Comedy is really special. A nice mix of Rap, Electronic, and more. Check it out if you're into that sort of thing. Or even if you're not. I mean, try new things people!

Not reading much new. Gotta catch up. Still listening to Paradise Sky by Joe R. Lansdale. Great stuff.

Podcasts are about the same with Mr. Ballen, Radio Rental, and a new one called Something Was Wrong. A great listen there.

I'll catch you guys next week and I will talk a little more about the 3rd Season of Love, Death, and Robots.

I mean, that's no ad to keep you from listening. There's some good stuff in here.

The RED Hydrogen One smartphone...Titanium Edition. It was silly expensive in 2018 (Like $1700) and it didn't live for too long out there. Verizon and AT&T were exclusive partners and it worked on their services. It was meant to be something special and it still really is...kinda.

I'm into a bunch, you'll have to listen. I will, however, share some pics with you. I will also share this Turkish Star Wars trailer. That's not a real trailer BTW. It's a mish-mash between the original SW and this horrible film. Fun though. Here's the awesome training montage I discuss during the episode as well. The music sounds a little familiar.

See ya next week kids!

Sorry, but this one starts out with some talk about something personal that is not remotely happy nor good.

Blind Melon's song Mouthful of Cavities plays at the beginning. Very good tune.

For stuff I'm into...

A bunch of documentaries including this amazing one about the creation of the film Alien (1979) called Memory.

I have another doc I will be watching with an old pal about Shannon Hoon called All I Can Say. We'll have some tissue ready for this one.

For the rest of it, you'll just have to give her a listen here.

Please rate and review. It really does help me out.

Lata Hatas

It was an early one. I sure as heck hope T.Swift doesn't drop another one in June.

Pics of all, including my daughter and friends for their 8th grade dance and all records I purchased...Oh, and the damned line.

See you all soon!