Wake & Jake

Jake has had some trouble falling asleep lately, so he uses Harry Potter audiobooks and NASA recordings to lull himself to bed.

Music recommendations are “RTJ4” by Run The Jewels, “Angel's Pulse” by Blood Orange, and “Seminar VIII: Light of Meaning” by Old Man Gloom.

The year continues to be an awful nightmare and it once again has Jake in an angry mood. Here is who he donated to and so should you: Black Lives Matter, Unicorn Riot, Black Visions Collective, Reclaim The Block, Minnesota Freedom Fund, and We Love Lake Street.

Music recommendations are “Slime and Punishment” by Municipal Waste, and “Nightmare Logic” by Power Trip.

It's finally nice out, but Jake and Kate struggle to control their animals as they try to take over the back porch.

Music recommendation is “Altar of Harmony” by Luke Schneider.

Jake achieves one of his cooking goals by making a pork ramen broth, and he is really excited about it.

Music recommendations are “The Meters” by The Meters, and “On Your Own Love Again” by Jessica Pratt.

It was Mother's Day, and Jake hopes all the moms out there had a great time during quarantine. Jake also teases some new content that may be arriving soon.

Music recommendations are “The Rill Thing” by Little Richard, and “Gold & Grey” by Baroness.

Even in a king-sized bed, McBain takes up the space equivalent of a horse. Paired with loud neighbors in the suburbs, Jake got a terrible night of sleep.

Music recommendations are “Summer Music” by Samuel Barber, “Woodwind Quintet” by Elliott Carter, and “Six Bagatelles” by György Ligeti (all performed by the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet).

Exploding, fermented pineapple drink, and long walks through bogs and sand dunes…this is Jake's life now.

Music recommendations are “Excitable Boy” by Warren Zevon, “Liars” by Liars.

It's a national holiday, people. Celebrate in the safety of your home by watching some great crazy movies, TV shows, and listening to some awesome music. That's Jake's plan at least.

Music recommendation is “Fetch the Bolt Cutters” by Fiona Apple.

Using the show as a bit of therapy, Jake talks about the loss of one of his pets, and what he's going through because of it.

Music recommendations are “Homogenic” by Bjork, and “Zappa in New York” by Frank Zappa.

Everything happening in the US just makes Jake mad now. The only thing keeping him from losing his sanity is his wife and his pets.

Music recommendations are “Screaming for Vengeance” by Judas Priest, and “Calmer Than You Are” by The Machine.