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Welcome to the Merkin Bowl

Originally recorded 11/5/23
Buckle up, kids.  Tonight you an episode with an actual theme.
That's right, after the boys talk about some of their usual nonsense, they go full Mr. Blackwell on MLB and break down the league's City Connect uniforms.
Who has what it takes?
Who misses the mark?
Who looks like they showed up late for a beer league?
Take a listen and find out.

2/3 of the Beast

Originally recorded 10/8/23
Bruce relocated and the tech issues seem to be resolved.  However, that didn't stop the show from going off the rails in its own glorious ways.
How?
Look at this topic list and decide for yourself.
Stephe's upcoming time off and why he chose Minnesota
DJ Drywall (there is a story)
Adventures in roofing
Swag and how to prepare it
Fun with logos
How much does an archipelago cost?
Scooby Doo and the Spooky Kabuki
Jabberjaw
Hanna Barbera was very concerned about crime
Stephe's Malaysian memories
We WAY overthink Lidsville
Taylor Swift
Loki
Warrior
Bailey's Comets
The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan
So, we spent a LOT of time talking forgotten cartoons of our youth.  We even touched on The Funky Phantom.
Dig in kids.
 

Workplace Jenga

Originally recorded 10/4/23
This episode was plagued by technical difficulties that necessitated Stephe flying solo for a bit and Bruce making an emergency relocation mid-show.
It was bumpy, but topics were discussed.
What were they?
How about:
workplace training
OSHA-mosis - our new consulting business
The Big Lebwoski
Bruce brings up his movie list of shame
The Last Starfighter
SDCC
Only Murders in the Building
Jeff Dunham
The Righteous Gemstones
Funk Yousef
Bruce also plugged his sons' new college radio program, Hardcore Honkytonk, running every other Friday at 11 am CST beginning 10/6/23.

Chuck Cunningham

Originally recorded September 20, 2023
After a month long break (sorry) that saw kids moved to college and Stephe admitted to the hospital (we cover it), the boys are back and have lots to catch up on.
What you may ask?
How about:
Candlebox
College Move In
The status of Stephe's basement
Hospitalization from dehumidification
The return of Old Men and Their Ailments
Stephe's adventures at the theater
Lauren Bobert's adventures at the theater
What's on Your Desk?
There's more, as there always is.
Enjoy and we'll see you in two weeks.
We promise.

Transfer the Wet

Originally recorded August 15, 2023
The boys are back for the first time since their annual geek pilgramage to San Diego for Comic-Con.
There's conversation about SDCC as well as:
Stephe's recent sump pump issues and their effects on his home
Paul's letters to the Corinthians regarding their fine leather
The stand-up comedy coaching tree
Cheech and Chong
Monkey Jumpers (just listen)
Bruce's impressions of his first Funko Fundays
The liberation that comes from leaving completism behind
There's more, but really, listen for the Monkey Jumpers.  You'll be glad you did.

Comedy is Not Pretty

Originally recorded July 10, 2023
The boys are in full SDCC anticipation mode.  That, however, doesn't mean tonight's episode isn't a good one.
Stephe had been presented with the argument that Steve Martin was a "transformative comedian."  Well, you can be sure we've got some opinions on comedy and comedians.  It's a lively discussion about who we consider transformation comedians.  We talk about comics we've enjoyed over the years and their place in the annals of comedy (ie Sam Kinison).  We do our best to do bits justice.  It's a lively discussion about a subject close to both hosts' hearts.
We also get into things like;
Ryan Gosling as Mr. Fantastic
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
The lessons of Twitter
Tesla
The danger of Elvis impersonators
SDCC wish lists
"What's on Your Desk?" follows up on last episode's discussion of the need for Jack Kirby action figures and Bruce unboxes the new Powertown Bruiser Brody figure.  It's a beauty, eh.
Enjoy.

Going the Full Bradshaw

Originally recorded 6/19/23
After the disaster that was Episode 60, the boys come out swinging for the fences.
The technical difficulties seem to be a thing of the past opening it up for lots of good conversation. 
What did we conversate about?
How about:
Pop Tarts
Stephe's daughter's trip to France
Father's Day
SDCC
The Mystery of the SDCC Tote Bags
Funko
Funko Fundays 
The fun of the Spider-verse and it's many prepositions
The Flash
Jack Kirby's Kamandi
Mile High Comics
THE MOIST LEBOWSKI (listen to this part...seriously)
Seeing Dice at Rogan's comedy club
Stephe had something on his desk.  Bruce did not.
All that and much more is here for your listening pleasure, but buckle up, it's a long one.
Enjoy.

The One Without Much to Say

Originally recorded 6/4/23
Well, this one was short as neither of your hosts had much to talk about this time.
We were able to discuss, briefly:
Home Ownership woes
Stephe's daughter's graduation
Connor's work with Billy Strings
We tiptoed around the new Spider-Man movie (which Stephe hadn't seen yet)
Ted Lasso
Hillbilly by Eric Powell
Grendel
Then there were lag issues so we shut it down.
We're going to do a special episode about Spider-Man as soon as Stephe sees the movie, so stay tuned.