In this week’s episode, Josh Spiegel wages war on spam callers, expresses disappointment at a breakthrough that could protect swimmers from sharks, discusses the rigorous training it must take for people to learn how to protest, and interviews a man obsessed with the sport of darts.

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The government shutdown continues as Congress refuses to compromise on healthcare. Josh Spiegel has his own ideas on healthcare reform that should immediately be enacted including ending nonstop texts about appointment confirmations. He also talks about the widespread panic over Starbucks closings and the dilemma he faces whenever his bar of soap melts in the shower.

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Josh Spiegel worries about the rise of robots, natural disasters, and new pandemics as they threaten civilization as we know it! Lewis Dartnell, author of "The Knowledge: How to Rebuild Civilization in the Aftermath of a Cataclysm" helps Josh prepare for survival.  

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Josh Spiegel loves getting mail.  He serenades the Postal Service a la Marilyn Monroe.  Celebrate 250 years of continuous delivery as Josh hopes the joy of opening parcels will last forever. 

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It’s Back To School! From phones, the threat of a new pandemic, embarrassing test scores and Josh’s own horrible school days, this episode is packed with issues facing our nation’s education system. Josh is also outraged with a woman who has started signing her emails “Hugs” so he gets her on the phone. Available wherever you get your podcasts!

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Josh Spiegel refuses to age gracefully. He imagines a secret society of the elderly led by their scooter riding leader and has nightmares about creepy synchronized swimming. There's so much more to the horrifying scenarios that keep him awake at night. He would also appreciate it if AARP would stop harassing him. He's not going down without a fight.

Music Credits

"SCP-x3x (I am Not OK)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 

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"SCP-x2x (Unseen Presence)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 

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"SCP-x1x (Gateway to Hell)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 

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Josh Spiegel can’t take it anymore. The smell of marijuana is everywhere and it’s time to fight back.

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“Lunatic in the Newsroom” Host Josh Spiegel is exasperated with air travel. Everything bothers him:  fellow travelers, planes with loose bolts and a potential pandemic caused by someone at an airport’s fast food kiosk.  All of it feeds into Spiegel’s neuroses and it’s pure torture. You’ll probably enjoy hearing about it. 

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