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A show about what is happening around us, or things we find fascinating at the moment. We may discuss politics, or possibly a quack doctor who implanted goat testicles in people, promising a cure for everything. Topics can be current, or historical, and often one thing leads to another.
- Update frequency
- every 23 days
- Average duration
- 66 minutes
- Episodes
- 31
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
The one about Andrew 'Sandy' Irvine, not knowing your kids, getting old, nacho cheese machines, snowboarders, fanny packs, Sonrisa Salvaje, hot tub neck pillows, horror movies
Mark and Kevin have not recorded, or at least published, any podcast episode of any kind, in a long time. They are rusty.
They ramble from Sandy Irvine's foot found on Everest, to nacho cheese machine…
The one about gift cards, big business takeover of everything, the loss of retail expertise, Tucker in Russia, private equity buying up healthcare, retirement isn't going to happen, Bezos Yacht Coin, outgoing Boeing CEO, Elon Musk, DJT stock, Vice Presidents, MGT and Lauren Boebert
Mark and Kevin have been busy, because of kids, but finally get back to recording another episode. This one starts with a rant about gift cars, and why they are "the worst". Things quickly spiral, as…
The one about the Israel-Hamas war, my way or the highway, Taylor Swift, societal norms, suspenders, Atlas Obscura, and Camera Obscura
The Israel-Hamas conflict has begun, and countless lives lost. Mark and Kevin discuss it a bit, before segueing into the inability of politicians to compromise, and the consequences for everyone else…
The one about the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Lauren Boebert, sociopathic CEO, Boss Tweed, True Scottsman, Trump's Favorite Bible Verse, Danny Masterson, Jimmy Fallon
Mark and Kevin discuss the latest drama in Wisconsin, Lauren Boebert's latest incident, rich businessmen who hate their employees and want them to stop feeling empowered, Boss Tweed, some logical fal…
The one about the billionaire who wants to live forever, otters attacking surfers, rich dogs, Threads, Zuckerber vs Musk, and Taylor Swift
The news cycle never ceases to amaze Mark and Kevin. In this episode it's the billionaire who wants to live forever, otters attacking surfers, rich people's dogs, Threads, and Zuckerber vs Musk, in t…
The one about the submarine, Trump, the Supreme Court, team pride, Elizabeth Holmes, Moms for Liberty, kids and sports, and mountain biking
A submarine imploded, Biden was blamed for a slow response, and obviously Trump, would have found it faster...probably by himself. The Supreme Court went crazy recently.
Some people tie their self-wor…
The one about home projects, science as a team sport, cars are complicated, music snobbery, old rock stars, jury duty, AI, skateboarding
Kevin spent the day of the podcast fixing things, whether broken or not, so that's how the episode starts. Mark has an encounter with a climate change denier who almost utters the words "global warmi…
The one about the sound of our voices, distorted self-image, collecting things, satirical business ideas, liberal towns in conservative states, Kevin's European vacation, movies, US health insurance sucks, and leaving your comfort zone through travel
Mark and Kevin don't like the sound of their recorded voices, though they do like the sound of each other's voices. Does everyone dislike the sound of their own voice? They realize they're not funny,…
The one about baseball, pesäpallo, cricket, English food, golf and other activities that pay a lot, Gwyneth Paltrow, Trump indictment, bad politicians, the Weekly World News, and the Satanic Temple
Major League Baseball is changing the rules. Mainly, because it kind of sucks. Pesäpallo, the national sport of Finland is kind of like baseball, but different, and cricket is confusing. Golf is even…
The one about the latest Musk drama, attention seeking politicians, 70s string art, Sri Lanka, the Queen of Canada
SpaceX employees feels more calm with Musk focused on Twitter. Elon is like the man behind the curtain, desperately pulling levers. Attention seekers: Musk, MTG, George Santos, Andrew Tate, and other…
The one about taco trucks, big hamburger, video stores, R.E.M, Heaven and Hell, Harold and Maude, and medical bills
Mark and Kevin were obviously hungry and immediately began the show with a discussion of taco trucks, and food trucks in general. Kevin recalls the time when GOP strategist promised food trucks on ev…
The one about mobster names, Elon Musk and Twitter, SBF, FTX, Elizabeth Holmes, Zuckerberg and Meta, and Jeff Bezos
This is the billionaire take-down episode. Elon Musk is always in the news, as is his intention. It's hard not to talk about him and his purchase of Twitter. New things come out everyday, and Mark an…
The one about Elon Musk buying Twitter, Kyrie Irving, Norwegian princess, and cruises
Mark and Kevin can't stop talking about Elon Musk. Now he's bought Twitter and now works 120 hours per week. Things don't seem to be going great at Twitter.
Kyrie Irving gets in trouble and seems to d…
The one about Liz Truss, Nickelback, dumb movies, Alex Jones, fake Christians, sin, Catholic Knight School and religious moves
Mark and Kevin discuss former British Prime Minister Liz Truss, dumb movies, Alex Jones and his billion dollar penalty, the origin of sin (according to the bible), Catholic night school (or is it Cat…
The one about natural disasters, bad movie pitches, fancy restaurants, Red Lobster, lab grown meat, fake meat, Maya Rudolph, Cracker Barrel, The Great Outdoors, 80s camp movies, Henry Winkler, Scott Baio, spit balls, cool dads, and Elon Musk
With Hurricane Ian in the news, the episode starts with natural disasters.
As is typical, the rest of the show is a stream of consciousness discussion of bad movie pitches, fancy restaurants, Red Lob…
The one about Covid comorbidities, gunshot wounds, back problems, God, abrupt endings, Carrie Fisher, urinals, Zillow Gone Wild, Knight Rider, visions of the future, Uber was hacked, inflation, Patagonia, and the Energizer Bunny
Kevin's furnace broke and getting it fixed was a minor miracle. Getting it replaced would have been a major miracle. Also, he's old now, and messed up his back. Mark brings up Covid deaths and comorb…
The one about the Fast & Furious, never ending fashion trends, Heath Kirchart, Orcas, Elon Musk, the Queen and the Royal Family, Ronald Reagan, 9/11
The episode somehow starts off with the Fast & Furious series, moves on to really baggy pants, former skateboarder Heath Kirchart, amazingly evil Orca whales, Elon Musk (of course), the Queen and the…
The one about absolutism, extreme sports past and present, skiing, skateboarding, surfing, and Elon Musk
Mark and Kevin discuss absolutism in just about everything, from gun rights, to sunburns at the Jersey Shore (Whitefish Beach), extreme sports, and the predictable outcome (death). There's also some …
The one about rich people ruining things, flooding, Larry Ellison, authentic food, Lauren Boebert, Marjorie Taylor Greene
Rich people are moving to Montana and ruining things. Montana is flooding, while the rest of the country has historic heat.
Meanwhile, Larry Ellison has bought a Hawaiian Island, and ruins it for all…
The one about Elon Musk and Twitter, Marjorie Taylor Greene and attention seeking, communes and libertarianism, Tucker Carlson and hyper-masculinity
Mark and Kevin react to the characters in the news today. The attention seekers known as Elon Musk, Marjorie Taylor Green, and Tucker Carlson receive the bulk of their ire.
Elon wants (maybe) to buy …