Homespun Yak

The 2020 Election Results are in and the winner is Marijuana. 

In this episode, the guys discuss the 4 new states (New Jersey, Montana, South Dakota and Arizona) that recently voted to make recreational marijuana consumption legal and what it could potentially mean for the rest of the country going forward. A look at Oregon's decision to decriminalize all drugs and allow for medicinal psilocybin usage in therapeutic settings is also closely examined. Will this unlock a new understanding of the human mind and allow us to explore better ways of understanding and diminishing severe cases of anxiety, addiction, depression, OCD and PTSD? That's certainly the hope.

In speaking about the actual Presidential Election results, the guys share their views on how an America under a President Biden might look. Kyle shares his thoughts on why the polls were laughably wrong in some instances and how the overall message from the DNC needs to change pretty dramatically if they want to eventually win the Senate and maintain the Presidency in 2024. The guys then react to a clip of Andrew Yang telling CNN exactly what that message needs to be.

Finally, Nic gives us some great news about a recent Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer that has proven to be at least 90% effective in initial trials. 25 million doses are expected to launch by year's end with another 1+ Billion doses landing by the end of 2021. 

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There isn't much to say here, except that the title says it all: The Election, you know the one - the puppy election in Maryville between Juniper, the Labrador and Jerry, the Bulldog... OF COURSE THE UNITED STATES ELECTION. We're joined, briefly, by Bennie and Merva Berman discussing who we think will win, and then we sit around and discuss election news as its rolling, live. We hope you enjoy, and if Trump wins, listen to this again and see how wrong we all were. Tune in next week as Kyle and Nic discuss the actual finalized results (if we have them?).

Key figures of Vice President Mike Pence's inner circle have tested positive from Covid-19 and sources are now speculating that the individual responsible is Homespun Yak Podcaster Nic the "Super-Spreader". Pence has yet to comment, but will nonetheless continue to press on with campaigning at rest homes and hospitals across the nation...

Breaking "fake news" aside, the guys kick this episode off by discussing the impact religion has on political, judicial and legislative decisions in the United States today. Is it possible to put your personal bias or religion aside as a judge when voting on a landmark decision that could potentially impact the lives of millions? It seems like this has become a major talking point today as we see the confirmation of a new conservative-leaning SCOTUS, Amy Coney Barrett. 

Continuing the discussion surrounding the separation of church and state, they then transition to recently relevant news in France. Samuel Paty, a teacher in Paris, was found decapitated in the street after his attacker discovered he had shown his students caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed during one of his classes. Freedom of expression and secularism are key values of French society and President Macron responded to this vile attack by saying "France will keep loving debates, reasonable arguments, we will love science and its controversies. We will not give up caricatures, drawings, even if others are retreating." In response to his condemnation of terrorism and extremist Islamic attacks on French citizens, Muslim dominated countries like Turkey, Egypt, Iraq and Pakistan are encouraging the boycott of all French imported goods.

Finally, the guys list the many reasons why Hillary Clinton was (and still is) such an unlikeable figure and how her husband Slick Willy Clinton may in fact be one of the walking dead. 

Book of the Week: "The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name" by Brian Muraresku

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Hi all, in this episode, the guys discuss some heavier handed topics and some light hearted discussion. On the heavy handed side we have voting in this upcoming election and beyond, as well as when its time to leave a friendship or romantic relationship? However, the podcast powers back on some light hearted discussion of email and technology in 1984 - its quite a ride. So, you'll be taking a time machine back to the infamous 1984; also, do you think people talk differently now compared to the 1950s? This episode has it all, and we're happy to have you with us for the ride. For video representation of the podcast, be sure to check out the podcast on YouTube under the name - what else? - Homespun Yak.

Strap in folks! This episode is full of some serious material, but not to worry, there are some chuckles sprinkled in throughout the episode as well!

The guys start out by discussing the monumental impact guitarist Eddie Van Halen had on the Rock world and how his unique playing style mesmerized millions. Kyle shares a story from 2007 when he was lucky enough to see Van Halen perform live at the Greensboro Coliseum and the guys marvel at a clip of his most famous guitar solo, "Eruption".

They then move to a recent story about the online review giants at Yelp moving to install a new feature on their website that allows people to identify if certain businesses are demonstrating racist behaviors. They agree that the intentions might be good and an independent company has every right to update their procedures with how they see fit in our current climate. However, it seems impossible that every single incident that will be reported will be 100% accurate. Human error and misunderstanding of true intentions will inevitably occur and the hope is that innocent businesses' reputations are not destroyed because of it. 

Finally, Nic shares a video regarding the impact and meaning of the #metoo movement. In the video, 2 groups of people who are in separate camps on this issue share their experiences and opinions on how helpful or hurtful this movement has so far. The guys analyze the comments within the video and share their opinions on how effective the movement has been and how it's changed their perspective for the better. There are many instances today where people hold steadfast in a particular ideology and find solace in the company of others who share in those exact beliefs. This video shows how imperative it is to step outside of this comfort zone by having a dialogue with those who are on the opposite side. Tolerance and a slight expansion of your own awareness and world view can go a long way in bridging the great divide we are seeing in society today.

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In this episode, the guys start off with the obvious - the newest news... President Trump has the CoVID, and how did he handle it? Not well, in our opinion - find out why. Then, Kyle updates us all on the excitations of the soccer world with Tottenham and Liverpool, as the guys briefly discuss the NBA finals and then move into the NFL (Dallas, you there?). The episode ends with a new segment - we don't really know what to call it, but "Random Stuff from the Internet" - presenting a video wherein a couple of 6 years confronts each other and we hear snippets of their sides of the story - the guys weigh in... As a matter of opinion, if you like the last segment, let us know - we'd like to continue brining in new content to the podcast, it's already a mixture of everything, why not a bit more?

Well we've got another exciting episode lined up for you today you Yak Offs! 

It's early days in Joe Rogan's new partnership with the mega media moguls Spotify and could the relationship already be headed down a rocky road?

The Yaks discuss Joe's recent public (some would say excessive) apology over a comment he made on a recent podcast with Douglas Murray as well as internal dissent at Spotify with some of their top employees about Joe's 'toxic' language over Trans issues. Is there an oversight committee being formed to review and potentially censor episodes of the JRE before they are released on their platform? Knowing Joe Rogan's staunch stance on freedom of speech and his willingness to allow people from all sides of the political spectrum to express their views openly on his show, the guys speculate/hope that these issues with Spotify will likely stop dead in it's tracks. Rest assured a close eye will be kept on the situation...

Reports of Donald Trump's Federal Income Tax Returns from 2017 have apparently been uncovered to the tune of a measly $750... Just in time for the 1st Presidential Debate against Joe Biden. Will Biden push him to provide a clear and concrete answer as to why this number was so low? And will Trump simply retort with his familiar tune of "Fake News"? The guys express their opinions on how the roast battle - sorry, debate - might go...

Finally, the episode is rounded out by a close examination of the newly released Rolling Stone Top 500 Albums of All Time list. The last time this list was updated was 17 years ago, so there have been some monumental shake ups. Instead of going through all the options, they decide to just give a run down of the top 25. Some of the choices seemed justified while others seemed incredibly out of place, however we would love to hear some of your input on the opinions expressed. Much to Nic's chagrin, a TOOL album wasn't even listed in the top 500! A true outrage indeed.

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Hey Yaks, in today's episode, the guys take a long time to discuss the implications of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing while also discussing Lindsay Graham's comments and the way the Republican party is breaking their own established moral rules for how to proceed with the appointment of the next SCOTUS. About half the podcast is focused on the political implications, before moving into all the sports of the last 2 weeks - the NBA: The Heat vs the Celtics (Herro, anyone?), the Lakers and the Nuggets (why is this series even a thing?),  Gareth Bale to Tottenham, the PGA tournament, and NFL football. It might start out heavy, but it ends up light as whipped cream - enjoy!

In this episode, the guys mainly discuss Kyle's trip to Las Vegas, which was full of excitement that we'll let Kyle tell. Nic also announces his retirement from identifying with particular teams (giving up the Bucks, Packers, Badgers, etc.). Then, the guys briefly discuss the psychology of... dogs? Sure, why not!