Episode 8 -April 17, 2015

The song this week is Radiohead’s "Backdrifts (Honeymoon is Over)" mixed with audio from April 28, 2014 press conference in Manila with President Obama and President Aquino of the Philippines. Link: https://youtu.be/FyPCc_ZBItw?t=31m2s

First, Matt and Kara talk about when Matt's VHS copy of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective was surreptitiously confiscated and the time I was terrified by my first R-rated movie.

Next, Matt shares his autoclave metaphor for the internet with Alex and we talk about the Iran nuclear agreement.

Finally, Kara on how a traumatizing Law and Order: SVU episode ruined her appetite for honey as a child.

Bed: Pulk/Pull Revolving Doors by Radiohead

First

Chris and Matt talk Russia. Background on Putin/Nemtsov/Kadyrov:

http://www.businessinsider.com/why-did-putin-disappear-2015-3

Alex and Matt talk Netanyahu and the Tom Cotton letter.

Chris and Matt talk about Robert Durst's foray into puppy killing.

And finally, Alex, Tyler, and Matt talk about voting and not voting for Hillary and Catholic politics.

Alex recommends LBJ's inaugural address. Here's a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d_24rNoPDU

this is informationer, episode 5.

Chris and Matt get right down to business discussing the Booming Obamaconomy.

Followed by:

Movie Talk with Alex, Matt, Tyler,

and Aaron making his first appearance,

and a short cameo by Kara and her friend Erica. 

More from Kara in future episodes.

Next, The first installment of "Did I Tell You My Theory?"

I give my theory about what the most played sound of all-time is. 

(I think I may be slightly off after listening back to this. Comment on the Facebook page if you think you know what I might have got wrong.)

Next: Alex, Aaron, and Matt, discuss Midlife Crises.

Followed By Chris and I on the HillaryMail Kerfuffle.

and finally, the first installment of Koch Facts!

In which I share a fact about the Koch brothers every time I open a coke while recording.

With Matt, Chris, Alex, and Tyler, and Aaron swishing his coat!

The music is Melancholy Hill by the Gorillaz slowed and mix with a White House tapes conversation in which John F Kennedy argues with Science advisor Jerome Weisner and Nasa admin James Webb. 

the bed is "008 parking lot" by aphex twin

This is Informationer Episode 4

Chris and I talk about the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade agreement being pushed by governments and corporations rimming the Pacific.

It’s a complex topic, and one we’ll probably talk about every once in a while as we learn more about it because it makes for good arguments. Hopefully, hearing it discussed in a conversational way will serve as an introduction for listeners who don’t know much about it. 

If, on the other hand, we got something wrong, email me at [email protected].

Further reference:

Congressional Dish, Episode 52 on the TPP

http://www.congressionaldish.com/cd052-the-trans-pacific-partnership-tpp/

Politico article mentioned:

http://www.politico.com/story/2015/02/elizabeth-warren-target-trans-pacific-trade-deals-115561.html

Economist background on Japan/China:

http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21631797-america-needs-push-free-trade-pact-pacific-more-vigorously-americas-big-bet

SONG: Sea Within A Sea by The Horrors X a White House tapes conversation between Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan on October 26, 1971, concerning the UN’s vote to recognize the People’s Republic of China.

The bed is a super slowed down demo mix of “19 ssnb,” uploaded to SoundCloud anonymously by Apex Twin.

Matt and Chris discuss campaign finance reform, robot cars, Elon Musk, and selfies. Recorded February 20, 2015.

Song: "Coles Corner" by Richard Hawley x Richard Nixon's April 30, 1973 drunk-dial to former Cheif of Staff HR Haldeman after Nixon was forced to announce Haldeman's resignation for his role in Watergate.

The bed is "28 organ" by Aphex Twin.

I apologize for the pun. How about YOU come up with the names.

email me with feedback, grievances, offers free money: [email protected]

Matt, Alex, and Tyler discuss Williamsburg magicians, joining the 27 Club, astrology, and whether public servants are wierdos or potentially us in the future.

Song: Epic Last Song by Does It Offend You, Yeah? accompanied by Richard Nixon's resignation speech.

Matt and Chris discuss Rand Paul and libertarianism. Recorded February 6, 2015.