Uninvited Media Presents: The Play-In Podcast with Atiqa Mohammad and Jerry Jones

In this twelfth episode of recorded self-indulgent thought (successfully rebranded as a 'podcast'), Jerry does something he almost never does:  he takes a Democrat to task (mark this day in history down) by commenting on former Vice-President Joe Biden's gaff on the difference between Black and Latinx communities (2:25) and why voting is more about choosing who we want to hold accountable more so than choosing the perfect candidate (8:47).  Jerry then calls to make anti-racism a litmus test for Democratic candidates on par with being pro-choice (11:08) with all of the grandstanding you have come to expect from him.   (Note:  Jerry spends a crap ton of time talking about Uncle Joe:  about his mask wearing, his bike riding without a helmet and who his running mate should be). 

Speaking of gaffs, Jerry goes in on another sacred cow for liberals - the New York Times - as he discusses Maureen O'Dowds forgetting of the entire 2016 election (14:52) while giving former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton a shout out for her epic shade thrown O'Dowd's way (18:25).  

Uninvited moves from gaffs to straight up presidential smoke and mirrors in the conversation regarding Trump's "address to the nation" and the signing of executive orders related to the economic disruptions caused by the inept handling of the coronavirus (20:33).   Jerry talks about the Trump's orders, three of which he goes in-depth on (not too much depth...one would need to actually do the research and not watch four NBA games in a row in order to do the conversation justice but alas, here we are):  Payroll Taxes, Unemployment Benefits and Eviction Moratoriums (Jerry spends more time grandstanding on evictions at the (31:39) mark).   As he is one to do, Jerry almost completely derails talking about classic 80s films that would be problematic to film today and what he is watching on Netflix now (35:16) before finding his way back to the subject at hand while also shouting out the First Lady Michelle Obama -- and butchering the pronunciation of FLOTUS (38:24) and Elizabeth Warren (41:44) .

Before closing out, Jerry remembers the death of a young man that sparked a movement (43:25) and the birth of a voice that defined a generation (46:00) before calling on us to take care of ourselves and each other.

Here's the deal...Jerry is super beat today.  So instead of normal time markers he asked me to simply say this episode includes everything he has become famous for*:  humble brags, calls for self-care, Covid update Obama shout-outs (both Barack and Michelle), Frozen II shade, fact checking reporters, Trump critique, way too much time talking about college football coaches being racist and a call to action for November 3rd.  You know...Jerry basic stuff.

He pledges to be on his game on Sunday.**

* = I've seen his podcast numbers.  He ain't famous.

** = Prepare to be disappointed

In the 10th (and rather extended and winded) episode of the 'Uninvited', Jerry is in rare "Ramble Jazz" form as he departs from his prepared notes almost from the very beginning as he waxes poetic on NBA and how the game is just better in 'The Bubble' (2:07) before going in on Major League Baseball Commissioner and the Houston Asterisks (known to everyone who loves cheating baseball teams as the Astros) (4:50).  Soon he finds his way back to where he intended to start, which is John Lewis but as he is prone to do Jerry uses the opportunity to go in on former President Bill Clinton and Joe Biden (he truly is a Democrat which means he is inadvertently sabotaging the candidate) (8:28).  His issue with the Clinton and Biden is the troubling trend of prominent white  Democrats telling people who is really black and who isn't OR who our heroes can be (10:45) while somehow paying Biden the high compliment of comparing him to a major Game of Thrones character (16:19) and offers his advice on who is VP pick should be (not Elizabeth Warren), while reaffirming his loyalty for Elizabeth Warren (18:02).

This wouldn't be a show unless Jerry makes the case for universal health care (20:00) and how the struggle for equitable healthcare policy dates back to slavery (21:21) and then ties a nice little John Lewis bow on it (23:44) because he wanted to make sure this episode would be joyful and aspirational.   Before totally leaving this completely discombobulated part of the pod, Jerry takes a shot at the state of Oklahoma for its stance against the Black Lives Matter movement (25:18).  From there Jerry goes on to talk Georgia Summer Camps, Indiana schools and whether or not adults have ever met their own children as all of our policies regarding camps and school openings seem to suggest that we clearly haven't (28:50).

Somehow, this pod lasts another 30 minutes from this point where he is talking about how teachers and parents are coping in the era of COVID-19 and the impact this will have on women in the workplace and at home (37:30).   Jerry also walks down memory lane to discuss how we used to give a damn about essential workers (39:31) before sending a RIP shoutout to a familiar face in television and movies (54:40).

Apparently Jerry was inspired by 'Black is King' and went for the long form podcast that is just like Beyonce's video masterpiece sans video, a story arc, incredible music, Beyonce and a budget.  Like 'King', this episode is a blur and a tour de force that will make you go "what was that?" except you won't listen to this over and over again.   

Episode 9...and Jerry is just discovering there is a thing on his MacBook Pro called Garage Band (forgive him...he still believes BlackBerry is the "Paul's Boutique" of smart phones:  too ahead of its time to be truly appreciated) that millions of people use to record podcasts everyday.  So, of course he is excited (humor him) and goes on to spend a three minutes talking about two things he says he doesn't have time to talk about (Brett Kavanaugh and Bill Barr).

In a strange twist, Jerry kinda sorta defends the President (3:54) before immediately turning on him regarding his extolling the virtues of one Dr. Stella Immanuel, who has some interesting takes on COVID-19, Alien DNA and demon sex (6:11).  Jerry then ventures into a conversation about some of his own racist ideas held out of necessity and briefly rants about the DC Sniper (it is connected-ish, trust me) (11:20) before turning attention to Trump's recent tweets about protecting the Suburban Lifestyle Dream and a brief stops at Wall of Moms, federal protections ending on eviction protections and unemployment benefits (16:06) before landing on Senator Tom Cotton's comments about slavery being a necessary evil (21:50).  Since it wouldn't be like him not to tie it to healthcare, Jerry connects Cotton's statements and slavery to tipping (25:29) and to ObamaCare (28:31).  Then he briefly explains the Social Determinants of Health in a public health nerd moment (30:15) because that is kinda Jerry's jam before discussing his "love" for capitalism (33:28...have we mentioned that Jerry is prone to hyperbole???).  

On a positive note, this thing ends with a call to vote (36:21) and a diss on boneless hot wings (38:05)...or shall we say the best part is not the wings discussion but rather that it ends, albeit in typical awkward fashion.

Come back for an even more disappointment on Sunday.  

Ciao!

From the jump of this eighth episode of 'Uninvited', Jerry passive aggressively asks for credit for being right on a couple of things that everyone with a brain already knew regarding men and politics (0:57) while meandering down Sidebar Lane to discuss his belief in jinx's, Facebook and the KC Football team while also making a humble brag, which he is prone to do.    Jerry goes in on the AOC/Yoho situation in Congress (3:15) while also lamenting the GOP of old (7:13) , his dysfunctional relationship with winning and losing (8:16) and how a particular KS republican  reminds him of his childhood fear (12:04).

The actual things Jerry wanted to talk about today: Operation Legend (13:21) and the ties to Kansas City politics, the tyranny taking place in Portland (20:55) and the murder of BLM protestor and military veteran Garrett Foster in Austin, TX this weekend (26:22) all touch upon the dangers of racism and he makes a call for all of us to abolish racism.

In an effort to lighten the mode, Jerry gives his birthday shoutouts for July 26th.  Just know he is going to shout out BirdBox, Underworld, The Transporter and Clockwork Orange...so there ya go folks!  This is why no one invites Jerry to things.  :)

Hope you enjoy.

In the seventh episode (can you believe he's still doing this???) of the 'Uninvited', Jerry starts by checking in with the Party Crashers (that would be you) just to see how everyone is doing (1:04) before going into a little bit of background on where he grew up (because Jerry loves talking about Kansas City) KC BBQ and Wyandotte County's attitude problem (2:53).  

Jerry then pivots to...WAIT FOR IT...the tension re:  school reopening (5:50) and stays here for a little bit as he discusses how different governors are responding to school re-openings and COVID-19 in general.  At (12:37), Jerry goes in on Georgia governor Brian Kemp for his lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and his dubious recent political history of attempting to undermine black women before offering some specific advice for men (19:15).

Jerry then offers his "theories" behind the federal troops in Portland and the Operation Legend (which is based on a tragic murder that took place in Kansas City).  In this pontification Jerry manages to discuss MAGA, Wall of Moms, minivans, unemployment benefits, Pro-Mask Donald Trump, Hulk Hogan and the classic film "Armageddon" (20:41) before offering a birthday shoutout to Senator Bob Dole (29:21) and a call to the Senate to honor Rep. John Lewis the right way (30:50).   The show wraps up with shout outs to Woj (ESPN reporter), Claire McCaskill, Joy Reid,  2020 Olympians and to each of you who are out there making thing happen.

Why?  Because Jerry, that's why.

In this "special" episode of the 'Uninvited", Jerry goes into the latest of the breaking (and shocking) news story regarding the connections between Donald Trump and the Deutsche Bank-Jeffrey Epstein Trial before going into Goya Foods, Chik-fil-A and Kayne.

You know...typical 'Uninvited' fare.  Jerry is coming in hot on this one so...get ready!

In episode 5 of 'Uninvited', Jerry tips his hat to @jack and Twitter as the social media giant celebrates 14 years of the profound and preposterous (0:50).   Riding the Twitter wave the entire show, Jerry discusses Kayne's (@ye) bid for the Presidency and the six degrees of separation from Donald Trump (2:40); Megan Thee Stallion (@theestallion) can't escape that Trump vortex because of her recent proximity to the Kardashian Twitter web (8:04); and the first Twitter megastar herself - Kim Kardashian West - receives a legit, not kidding around nod from Jerry (14:38).  From there, Jerry reminds us that we need to keep saying her name - Breonna Taylor (17:04) before moving to a Twitter story regarding Asheville, NC and their efforts to address reparations for Black people (18:18).  Somehow, Jerry winds up on a "who would you rather" hang with:  Childish Gambino or Donald Glover (25:43) before completely going off-script telling celebrity encounter stories about Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) (27:14) and Eddie Vedder (@pearljam) (30:26), with a special nod to his friend Neko Case (@nekocase), who may not know they are actually friends (34:54).

If your summer plans were screwed up, you're concerned about schools re-opening and have thoughts one way or the other on 'Cancel Culture', this episode 4 of the Uninvited podcast is for you.

Jerry didn't set minute markers today because well...he was kinda all over the place.   He'll be back in pure Virgo detail form on Wednesday.  Until then be well and don't forget to subscribe to your favorite new trainwreck of a podcast - Uninvited.  

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Be well and Stay weird!