Homespun Yak

Homespun Yak

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Homespun Yak episodes

  • Navigating the News, Understanding Marriage, and Radicalizing Rationality in 2020

    Welcome back to another new episode of the Homespun Yak!

    This week's episode is a bit heavier than usual as the guys grapple with some intense but relevant ideas and current events:

    - Trying to get a better understanding of modern marriage in the 21st century. Exploring Nic's recent research and hesitation with the idea of        marriage today and also getting input regarding Kyle's view of its pros and cons.

    - A close examination of the media's narrative in the lead up to the Presidential election in November. Are we truly receiving the facts from mainstream media of what is going on today in regards to the election, protests, and police brutality? Have we as individuals relied too heavily on emotion when reacting to incendiary news stories? It may be time to take a closer examination in order to maintain personal integrity and honesty. 

    - Kyle then changes up his earlier prediction on who will win the Presidency and shares new information that has emerged from the Jacob Blake shooting incident in Kenosha, Wisconsin. 

    - Certainly an intense episode folks - thanks for listening and keeping an open mind!

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    1 hr 39 min
  • Kimberly Guilfoyle's Speech and Messi's end in Barca, ft. Will Haynes

    Hi all, in today's episode, we had the distinct pleasure of having Will Haynes back on the podcast. This episode, the three of us discuss the impassioned speech given by Kimberly Guilfoyle at the Republican National Convention before turning our sights onto the disappointing Democratic picks for President and Vice President - will anything *actually* change if they come into office? Have Democrats remembered their blunders of 2016? We'll see...


    Then, Nic listens in as Will and Kyle discuss a topic he's out of his league in - soccer/proper football. More specifically, they discuss Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona and speculate where he might go. Then, the guys briefly discuss the legacy of Messi and who the best player *ever* might be. A little NBA talk jumps in at the end before finishing this week's episode off. Tune in!

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    1 hr 11 min
  • Uighur Oppression in China, the Freshman Experience under Covid, and the Sports Second

    Welcome back to the Homespun Yak! 

    In this week's informative episode, Nic walks us through what we currently know about the situation for the Uighur population in the Xinjiang Province of China. Under the guise of "cultural re-education", it appears as though the Chinese have rounded up millions of Uighur Muslims against their will in internment camps in order to forcefully eradicate their property, culture and ability to reproduce on their own terms. The guys examine reasons as to why/how this is currently happening in the 21st century, if this is a clear example of a modern genocide, and cite similar examples of these actions throughout history under other communist regimes (Soviet Union).

    The guys then shift to discuss what it must be like as a Freshman in college after UNC announced all classes going forward will be held remotely online. Reflecting upon their own experiences as wide-eyed 1st year students at major Universities, they can't help but feel for the millions of young folks throughout the world who won't be able to socially interact in a completely new and exciting world. Hopefully by 2021, we will be able to have a safe vaccine that will enable them to ultimately achieve this wonderful experience. 

    Finally, the new "Sports Second" segment is introduced by Kyle as the conversation turns to the unique Semi-Final showdown of the Champions League which includes 2 teams from both Germany and France. Barcelona's massive meltdown defeat to Bayern Munich in the quarter finals now raises serious concerns over the fate of Leo Messi retiring in the Catalan capital, and Kyle speculates where the superstar may end up next season if demands aren't met... A rundown of the NBA Bubble Playoff picture is also discussed in great detail.


    Tune in and subscribe! 

    1 hr 24 min
  • Beirut Explosion, Biden's Cognition, and the turning of the Ku Klux Klan

    This is a special episode, because its right in the time frame marking our one year anniversary recording and releasing the Homespun Yak (thank you for listening!). In this episode, the guys discuss the Beirut explosion and the difficulties therein, before getting onto a recent Biden interview wherein Kyle describes his impressions of what is happening to Biden, as well as what might happen in debates (if they ever happen).  Finally, the guys discuss Daryl Davis' convincing of hundreds of Ku Klux Klan members to give up their hateful ways, as well as the new Canadian idea of obesity - let us know your thoughts on Instagram!


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    1 hr 30 min
  • Drama at the Dentist, Nick Cannon's Melanin Misunderstanding, and the Socio-Economic Starting Line

    Thanks for joining us on this week's episode of the Homespun Yak! This week the guys strap in to discuss a wide array of topics and current events:


    - Dental horror stories and the offensive passive aggressive tone one can expect to receive from the dentist upon each visit.

    - The frightening and chaotic situation in Portland with folks being whisked away in vans with bags over their heads by Federal Agents.

    - Revisiting the bleak and underwhelming Presidential election in November... not a lot of pros on the list for either candidate at the moment.

    - Nick Cannon's outlandishly uneducated comments on melanin and Anti-Semitic conspiracy theories

    - The idea of reparations as investments into impoverished and overlooked communities in America

    - Equality of Outcome vs Equality of Opportunity

    - The Greatness of Monty Python


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    1 hr 20 min
  • DeSean Jackson's Antisemitism; Annoyance in Expertise; Online Dating detrimental to Men?
    In this podcast, the guys start off discussing a bit of golf (Nic knows nothing, as you'll hear), before Kyle brings up the recent events related to DeSean Jackson's posting of Hitler's quotes on the Jewish people and the black community - that's a weird scenario. Then, the guys dive into what aspect of their lives they feel well versed in, yet get annoyed when others try to explain their own expertise back to them. Finally, they discuss if online dating is detrimental to young men, or is it a hidden benefit? Tune in and let us know your thoughts!
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    1 hr 2 min
  • Let 1918 tell you the meaning of "Freedom"... (what were Nic's CoVID-19 test results?)

    The podcast is back for yet another episode wherein the guys kick if off discussing if Nic has tested positive for CoVID-19, and then the guys get into the extreme loss of freedoms in 1918 with the "Great Influenza", how does it compare to today? Not even close, let us tell you. Then, we briefly discuss the new Mahomes' contract for over 400 millions dollars (pshh... that's it?), before stepping into the discussion on the newest developments on the Epstein case before sliding into home with famous public figures' ability to withstand public criticism for bad past choices and their ability to survive in "Cancel Culture". Join us, it's a packed one!


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    1 hr 18 min
  • Cam Newton signs for the Pats, the Future of Covid-19 in the US, and the HSY Book Club
    It's mid-week submission Thursday here at the Homespun Yak! 
    Nic's recent exposure to someone exhibiting symptoms of Covid-19 along with his creeping dry cough and "covid voice" are making him wonder if he has potentially caught the virus... We certainly hope that is not the case, but if so we will at least be able to get a day by day analysis of his experience for the listeners! The guys then speak depressingly on the unfortunate situation of choosing between "man-baby Trump" and "cognitive-decline Joe" for the upcoming November election and how cases of Covid-19 continue to sharply rise while deaths remain quite low comparatively.
    Moving on to the world of sports, they then discuss the highly anticipated move of Cam Newton to the New England Patriots and what morale of the American public might look like if the NFL actually decides to scrap the entire season this fall. They also share their opinions on how the Bucs (with Tom Brady) and the Pats (with Cam Newton) would match up against one another with their new offensive systems in place.
    Finally, Nic and Kyle take a little time to talk about the books they are currently reading for the segment of the podcast known as "HSY Book Club". Nic is currently immersed in "Empire of the Summer Moon" by S. C. Gwynne, which graphically details the Native American Comanche tribe in Texas during the 19th century. Kyle is just cracking open "The Strange Death of Europe" by Douglas Murray (thanks Bennie), which goes into the many reasons behind and initially unforeseen short and long term consequences of mass migration to European nations. 
    Hit subscribe and fire off those roman candles this weekend for the 4th!
    1 hr 4 min
  • Lord of the Rings, and the Seriousness of "Cancel Culture"

    In this episode, the guys start out with a maybe true trend in China wherein people buy live animal key chains (Nic honestly isn't sure if its real). Then, Kyle brings up the death of Sir Ian Holm at the age of 88 and his impact on Kyle during the Fellowship of the Ring, which drives the conversation into movie series and show series, and how awful they can get. Finally, a large chunk of the podcast discusses cancel culture as we move from JK Rowling to Chris D'Elia to Joe Rogan and then to general cancel culture. If you care to join the conversation, join us on Instagram where we will happily discuss your opinions - @homespunyak.


    (We're also on YouTube!)

    1 hr 18 min
  • Episode 50 Extravaganza: Making Sense of the Mesmerizing Madness w/Bennie Berman

    For the 50th Episode of HSY, longtime friend of the pod and new father Bennie Berman stops in to provide a new perspective on some of the most pressing current events happening in the world. Numerous topics are explored during this 2 hour special, including (but not limited to): The new nation of CHAZ, insight on the 3rd party Libertarian candidate Dr. Joe Jorgensen, desperate virtue signaling celebrities, what statues will be torn down and vandalized next, Antifa's overall mission, the importance of voting in the fall, roller skating fiascos, and much more! We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast as much as we enjoyed recording it! 


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    2 hr

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Two Joe Rogan wanna-be's (and guests) exploring life philosophies. Simple.