On this week’s session … Our hosts, Sammy Ray and Daryl Lazer, discuss: Joe Biden giving a pardon to Hunter Biden, Donald Trump’s cabinet picks, how to build a “new left,” thoughts on Kendrick Lamar’s new album, and so much more … Let’s sort through it together!

(0:00) - Intro - “I think some fans had the misconception that Jack Antonoff was producing these west coast bangers.”

(7:30) - The hypocrisy of Joe Biden giving a full pardon to Hunter Biden - “You said ‘patriotism’ wrong.”

(18:43) - Reacting to Trump’s cabinet picks: Robert F Kennedy Jr/Department of Health and Human Services - “You can hear the worm trying to work his mouth.”

(32:04) - Reacting to Trump’s cabinet picks: Elon Musk/Department of Government Efficiency - “Efficiency doesn’t necessarily entail quality.”

(49:16) - Reacting to Trump’s cabinet picks: Kash Patel/FBI Director - “This is idolatry … and that’s how you end up in trouble.”

(54:38) - Explaining Trump’s plan for appointing generals in the military - “If there’s ever been a f**king puppet … This guys the puppet.”

(1:02:42) - How to build a “new left” based around social policy - “We bully this f**king ‘center’ out.”

(1:12:54) - Thoughts on Kendrick Lamar’s new album “GNX” - “Even top 5 is insulting.”

(1:23:45) - Outro - “Don’t forget to squabble up.”

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On this session … Our hosts, Sammy Ray and Daryl Lazer, discuss how the Democrats lost the 2024 election … Including: Why the Democrats need to adopt Bernie’s politics, the mistake of not separating Harris from Biden, how the Democrats can start showing respect to the working class, why Democrat leaders are to blame for the election results, and so much more … Let’s sort through it together!

(0:00) - Intro - “I wouldn’t even call it ‘s**t’ BECAUSE you have ‘things.’”

(2:45) - The social conditions that CREATE “edgelord” culture - “There’s no place that the left has made for young men.”

(11:50) - The problem with Democrats AVOIDING “Bernie” politics - “Nerfed him and went conservative.”

(23:36) - How Democrats LOST the American working class - “They f**ked up a lot of the messaging.”

(27:47) - The costly mistake of not SEPERATING the Harris campaign from the Biden administration - “She had the most ‘f**k those Americans’ attitude!”

(43:40) - Why pushing the Left to the “center” will DESTROY the Democrats - “I don’t want an a**hole like that leading the democrat party!”

(51:54) - How the Democrats can start SHOWING the working class more respect - “Until we basically break the l**s of the billionaire class.”

(1:06:44) - How the Left can start to CONNECT with young male voters - “The Democrats have been consistently saying to young men, ‘take a backseat.’”

(1:17:03) - Why Democrat leaders need to shoulder the BLAME for the election results - “Stop pointing any other way than at yourself.”

(1:20:31) - Reacting to the reality of a SECOND Trump presidency - “He’s gonna put Cyber Truck technology in all of our equipment.”

(1:25:45) - Finding ways to organize and PREPARE for the next four years - “Democrats need to bug the f**k out right now!”

(1:33:42) - Outro - “Because the good things are gonna be fewer and farer in between and far more valuable.”

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On this week’s session of, The Bird & The Bear … Our hosts, Sammy Ray and Daryl Lazer, discuss the final days of the 2024 election season … Including: Reactions to early voting polls, a friendly back-n-forth about comedy at Trump’s MSG rally, what the Harris campaign could do to improve voter turnout, sharing the truth about the immigration crisis, predictions for what will happen on Inauguration Day, and so much more … Let’s sort through it together!

(0:00) - Intro - “Precariously perched at the precipice of potential pandemonium.”

(4:45) - The value of voting 3rd party in a presidential election - “Your vote should be a testament to your values as a human being.”

(11:10) - Why Democrats are polling so poorly with young male voters - “I don’t know how anyone could think that Donald Trump Jr is more of an American man than Hunter Biden.”

(17:12) - Everything wrong with Tony Hinchcliffe’s standup at Trump’s MSG rally - “STOP! STOP! No, you will not categorize me like that … I am not defending him!”

(31:43) - Why Harris should’ve leaned into Biden’s “garbage” comment - “Be the mean girl … Dudes will bend the knee to a mean girl!”

(42:45) - How Democrats could improve their poll numbers in key swing states - “Or are you willing to be f**king hoodwinked by any grifter in a ill-fitting suit with a s**tty tie and a diaper on.”

(52:36) - The truth Americans need to know about the immigration crisis - “They are TRYING to be American … You were gifted it.”

(1:00:13) - A tangent about the F35 fighter jet - “The reason that it’s not combat ready is because we’ve been doing nothing but upgrading that b**ch.”

(1:06:22) - Predictions and Theories: Election Day, Inauguration Day, and the future of the losing party - “Now that’s looking at the worst case situation with this election through rose colored glasses.”

(1:21:12) - Outro - “A return to McCarthyism … But for conservatives.”

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On this week’s session of, The Bird & The Bear … Our hosts, Sammy Ray and Daryl Lazer, return from an unintended hiatus but they’re better than ever and ready to breakdown some of what they missed and what’s currently happening this election season … They’ll give their takes on topics like: Kamala Harris’ policies, Tim Walz’s character, the variable of JD Vance, Donald Trump’s rallies, and so much more … Our hosts will also take a moment to discuss the escalating situation in Lebanon and Joe Biden’s possible arms embargo against Israel … Let’s sort through it together!

(0:00) - Intro - “You are such a classic millennial man!”

(4:18) - Why Kamala Harris’ position on immigration is conservative - “I mean, Obama was the original child jailor.”

(22:43) - Why Kamala Harris will lose votes for her position on Gaza - “The MINIMUM requirement was to say, ‘NO MORE DEAD CHILDREN!’”

(33:34) - The problem with Kamala Harris’ “robotic” reciting of policy - “How about guaranteed federal hospital stays … You can afford a crib if you don’t have to pay the bill.”

(40:51) - Tim Walz’s disappointing debate performance - “They just aren’t the kind of lies that would make me lose faith in him as a politician.”

(43:26) - Why JD Vance sucks but is still a credible threat - “Pence’s classic American good ol’ boy republican a**, couldn’t do it … But Vance’s class traitor a**, will do it!”

(48:36) - America forgot that Donald Trump was almost assassinated … Twice - “I watched the first one happen live!”

(58:40) - Donald Trump’s “brocast” tour - “I sorta wish Desus & Mero was still around.”

(1:03:15) - Donald Trump’s rallies in Oaks, PA and Coachella, CA - “It’s the Catalina f**kin wine mixer.” 

(1:13:05) - The terrorist like use of boobytrapped pagers in Lebanon - “This is why people call Israel belligerent.”

(1:20:40) - Joe Biden’s threat of an arms embargo against Israel - “You’re doing that to purposely screw Kamala!”

(1:27:38) - Outro - “This podcast does not officially endorse any candidate for the record.”

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On this week’s session of, The Bird & The Bear … Our hosts, Sammy Ray and Daryl Lazer, return from break with a healthy dose of political hot takes … Our hosts discuss the fading legacy of 9/11, react to Donald Trump’s Arlington cemetery controversy, debate the act of flag burning, analyze the Harris vs. Trump debate, explain why Tim Walz is the new face of masculinity, and so much more … Let’s sort through it together!

(0:00) - Intro + Discussing the fading legacy of 9/11 - “A hopioid epidemic.”

(11:23) - Reacting to the first interview with Harris/Walz - “You can tell that after the DNC Kamala has been hedging her bets.”

(13:46) - Reacting to Trumps controversial visit to the Arlington Cemetery - “That crassness isn’t what people liked about him.”

(21:12) - A short debate over flag burning - “But you can't really drag him for it if you understand what he was doing.”

(26:55) - Analyzing the Harris vs. Trump debate: Candidate performance - “30 seconds talking about his crowd sizes … 30 seconds talking about eating cats.”

(47:34) - Analyzing the Harris vs. Trump debate: Public reaction - “I’m not undecided but I’m also not trying to be unaware.”

(57:35) - Why Tim Walz could be the new face of American masculinity - “That’s the first evolution of the masculine man who’s embraced feminism.”

(1:02:11) - Analyzing the Harris vs. Trump debate: Concepts of policy - “He couldn’t answer the yes or no, he couldn’t answer what his plan was, and that means he’s honestly not thinking about it.”

(1:06:02) - Pointing out Trump’s unnoticed gaff during the debate - “What could you possibly be talking about other than a clandestine operation to sabotage.”

(1:12:39) - Outro - “If you make us your favorite podcast … We’ll make this a podcast.”

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On this week’s session of, The Bird & The Bear … Our hosts, Sammy Ray and Daryl Lazer, finish out their DNC coverage with a lengthy breakdown of Tim Walz’s speech from day 2 and a shorter breakdown of Kamala Harris’ speech from day 3 … Followed by our hosts reactions to the DNC’s treatment of the Uncommitted Delegation … Plus, our hosts react to conservatives “infiltrating” the DNC before closing out this session with a short discussion about the online left … Let’s sort through it together

(0:00) - Intro - “You know the Lindell lore.”

(6:25) - A lengthy breakdown of Tim Walz’s speech from day 2 of the DNC - “Republicans gonna catch these hands for Gus, dawg.”

(40:54) - A shorter breakdown of Kamala Harris’ speech from day 3 of the DNC - “Everything is a chain reaction that starts somewhere … Nothing is in a vacuum.”

(1:00:27) - Reacting to the DNC’s treatment of the Uncommitted Delegation and denying Palestinian speakers - “They didn’t clip us at the knees this time … They clipped us at the shins.”

(1:15:08) - Reacting to conservatives “infiltrating” the DNC - “I am no longer Mike Lindell … I am Like Mindell.”

(1:23:22) - The online left is cooked: A short discussion - “You are working against the g*d damn program … Get with it.”

(1:29:33) - Outro - “Carlos Mencia, supporter of The Bird & The Bear."

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On this week’s session of, The Bird & The Bear … Our hosts, Sammy Ray and Daryl Lazer, jump right into a correction and update to their coverage of Olympic boxing champion, Imane Khelif … Followed by a good ol’ fashioned rant about individual rights and free speech … Next, our hosts dive into a conversation about the problems with nootropics, wellness influencers, and the supplement market … And, before closing out this session, our hosts react to highlights from day 1 and day 2 of the DNC … Let’s sort through it together! 

(0:00) - Intro - “It’s when you take a t**ticle and put it on each eyeball.”

(3:15) - Correcting our previous coverage of Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif - “The Brienne of Tarth”

(8:19) - Reacting to Imane Khelif filing a lawsuit that names Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling - “Some people are just built differently … Imane Khelif is built to beat a b**ches a**!”

(19:03) - Ranting about individual rights and free speech - “You’re f**king rich, and you’re preying on other people … That is Republican freedom.”

(26:28) - Discussing the problem with nootropics and wellness influencers - “Stare into the sun’s a**hole!.”

(36:55) - Discussing the problem with the health supplement market - “You were talking about caffeine and lion’s mane … F**k dude, I use those at a rave.”

(45:29) - Discussing the problem with online intellectuals like Sam Harris or Jordan Peterson - “He’s banned off YouTube and Twitch … That b**ch a Kick streamer.”

(54:32) - Debating the dangers of biohacking - “F**k that … Let’s party!”

(1:01:59) - Reacting to speeches from day 1 of the DNC: Sean Fain, AOC, and Joe Biden - “My queen … My goat … Thank you.”

(1:10:47) - Reacting to the roll call and speeches from day 2 of the DNC - “If your organization gets the licenses to music … You’re probably doing something right.”

(1:24:11) - Outro - “Smooth jazz for that a** … and the American people.”

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On this week’s session of, The Bird & The Bear … Our hosts, Sammy Ray and Daryl Lazer, ease into the political commentary with a quick chat about their favorite crime drama films before covering a few new stories about JD Vance … Starting with Vance’s connection to a failed startup, followed by Jesse Ventura’s reaction to Vance’s attacks on Tim Walz, and rounding off with Vance’s CNN interview with Dana Bash … Then, our hosts will close out this session with their reactions to Elon Musk interviewing Trump … Let’s sort through it together!

(0:00) - Intro - “There’s a fire hydrant involved … That’s all I say.”

(6:57) - Discussing the failed startup, AppHarvest, and its connection to JD Vance - “This man has gone out of his way to s**t on this community he’s ’from.’”

(23:58) - Discussing class traitors and the problem with using class denominations in society - “I can fit five fingers in between your eyebrows and your hairline … Shut up.”

(28:53) - Discussing Jesse Ventura’s reaction to JD Vance’s attacks on Tim Walz military service - “Private, why are you talking s**t to the Sergeant Major?”

(49:06) - Reacting to JD Vance’s interview on CNN with Dana Bash - “As Obama’s preacher would say, ‘JD Vance’s chickens coming home to roost.’”

(1:01:15) - Reactions to Elon Musk interviewing Donald Trump on X - “Two very neurodivergent billionaires.”

(1:14:19) - Outro - “Nest for the best and hibernate for health.”

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On this week’s session of, The Bird & The Bear … Our hosts, Sammy Ray and Daryl Lazer, focus back in on politics as they give their passionate and satirical analysis of Governor Tim Walz, “bootstrap” politics, and conservative pundits reacting to the Walz pick … Our hosts will also try their hands at sports analysis as they discuss the misgendering of Olympic athletes, Turkey’s Olympic hitman, and highlights of Team USA’s biggest wins … Let’s sort through it together!

(0:00) - Intro - “I mean, we’re no professors … we’re no historians.”

(5:01) - Discussing Governor Tim Walz: Gun policy - “There’s certain responsibilities that I understand that I’m going to have to take … as long as the government is responsible with my rights.”

(13:41) - Discussing Governor Tim Walz: Social programs and healthcare - “More introspection than I think the people that are criticizing it are capable of.”

(24:26) - Ranting about “bootstrap” politics - “But, no one can do that … No one could focus on the climate, focus on their job, focus on doing anything if they’re fighting for their f**king lives.”

(28:22) - Defending how Governor Tim Walz handled the George Floyd Protest - “Set it on fire … Go ahead … We’ll wait till you calm down then we’ll talk about it.”

(33:51) - Analyzing conservative pundits reactions to Tim Walz - “I think one of the things that I would be most excited for out of a Harris/Walz administration … Is to have a vice president that was outspoken as Dick Cheney, but for good.”

(43:05) - Reacting to Vivek Ramaswamy and his “managing class” theory - “He’s trying to get away from what people are trying to call him.”

(52:39) - Reactions to Olympic athletes being misgendered - “Look at women’s rugby … Sturdy!”

(1:07:34) - Olympic Highlights: Turkey sent a hitman - “This strikes me as one of those things where somebody just has a natural talent for something.”

(1:13:13) - Olympic Highlights: US Men’s victories - “That’s what the Olympics is about, baby … Patriotism on high … Let’s f**kin go!”

(1:19:11) - Olympic Highlights: US Women’s Victories - “If other people can only do one backflip and you do three … You’re fundamentally better!”

(1:29:47) - Outro - “Well I mean … Quit being Republican weird!”

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On this week’s session of, The Bird & The Bear … Our hosts, Sammy Ray and Daryl Lazer, start things off with a special announcement before quickly covering some political topics including, a discussion about the Harris campaign and reactions to Trump distancing himself from project 2025 … Then, Sammy Ray dives into some personal updates about the gym and his resolutions before introducing his new recommendations segment … Wrapping things up on a heavier note, Daryl Lazer shares some personal turmoil he’s been struggling with … Let’s sort through it together!

(0:00) - Intro - “Payable On Bussy.”

(3:33) - A special announcement about the future of this podcast - “We’re just two guys … The Bird … and The Bear.”

(11:29) - Discussing the effectiveness of the Harris campaign (so far) - “I was Lib’d the f**k up watching it, dude.”

(26:06) - Reactions to Trump trying to distant himself from Project 2025 - “God, it’s wild that people can do that and they’ll be taken seriously.”

(38:47) - Personal update: Sammy Ray’s 2024 fitness goals - “With my people … With my f**kin lunks.”

(54:17) - Personal update: Sammy Ray’s 2024 resolution to become more patient - “Patience is a talent that you can teach yourself … and it just takes time to learn.”

(1:03:04) - Personal update: Sammy Ray is going to his first Renaissance Faire - “Sir, you joust with thy javelin!”

(1:07:24) - On The Word of A Bird: Sammy Ray shares some Anime recommendations - “If you want Shonen anime made for old people … this is for you.”

(1:11:32) - On The Word of A Bird: Sammy Ray shares some music recommendations - “You smoking a blunt in the middle of like a hot summer night … Like, you got the Belve in the Dixie cup.”

(1:22:28) - Personal update: Daryl Lazer shares some personal turmoil he’s been dealing with - “It’s exhausting being close to people that ask you to do work that they’re not willing to do themselves.”

(1:29:44) - Outro - “It’s Lib’d up, bruh.”

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