Curmudgeon's Corner

Samuel Minter / Ivan Bou

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2024-03-23: Go With Dumb

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk Trump and Congress. Because of course they do. But also travel complaints and a movie review. Cause of course they do that too. Pretty much the normal routine for this show. But it is what all of you like, right? Show Details: Recorded 2024-03-23 Length this week 1:40:35 __ (0:00:54-0:28:50) But First __ Ivan Travel Woes (Again) Movie: The Maltese Falcon (1941) __ (0:29:54-0:59:26) Trump Money Woes (1:00:33-1:40:10) Congressional Shenanigans __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is The Oh of Pleasure (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album Deep Breakfast (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

1h 40m
Mar 25
2024-03-16: Thumbs Northeast

This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan discuss lots of obsolete technology, Boeing's real issues, some more Boeing issues that aren't really Boeing's fault, Trump's many many legal issues, and the merits of the 1980 movie Raging Bull. So that's that. Show Details: Recorded 2024-03-16 Length this week 1:59:34 __ (0:00:01-0:04:31) Cold Open (0:04:53-0:35:14) But First __ Obsolete Technology Movie: Raging Bull (1980) __ (0:37:13-1:07:32) Boeing Issues __ Actual Boeing Issues Not Boeings Fault Issues __ (1:08:34-1:58:02) Trump Legal Stuff __ SCOTUS 14th Amendment Ruling Trump Bond Payments Some Georgia Charges Dropped New York Delayed Too Willis and Wade Presidential Immunity Documents Case __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is The Oh of Pleasure (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album Deep Breakfast (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

1h 59m
Mar 16
2024-03-08: Like it or Not

On this week’s Curmudgeon’s Corner, Sam is traveling for a memorial service for his step-grandfather, so Ivan makes an appearance only as a recorded ghost. Because we couldn’t miss one of his rants. Otherwise, the main topics are the State of the Union speech and the fact that the Biden vs Trump rematch is almost official. Finally, some bits from the memorial for Jim Sunshine. Show Details: Recorded 2024-03-08 Length this week 1:35:46 __ (0:00:50-0:20:22) State of the Union (0:21:00-0:53:00) Rematch is Real (0:54:04-1:06:21) Rant from Ivan (1:07:12-1:34:43) Jim Sunshine __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is The Oh of Pleasure (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album Deep Breakfast (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

1h 35m
Mar 11
2024-03-01: Longittivity

This week on Curmudgeon's Corner Ivan talks AirPods, migrants, and Mitch McConnell while Sam continues to catch up on movies, and of course goes over all the Trump legal cases. Between them, they fill up an exciting and eventful show, that surely you don't want to miss. Hit play now! Before it is too late! Show Details: Recorded 2024-03-01 Length this week 1:37:20 __ (0:01:31-0:32:30) But First __ Stereotypes AirPods Usage Scapegoating Migrants Movie: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020) Movie: Low Blow (1986) __ (0:34:14-1:36:49) The Rest __ Mitch McConnell Legacy Doomed filibuster Senatorial Replacements Reading Into Primaries Trump Civil Trials Trump State Criminal Trials Trump Federal Criminal Trials __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is The Oh of Pleasure (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album Deep Breakfast (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

1h 37m
Mar 03
2024-02-23: Was Specific

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan hit Russian Intelligence Operations, along with Republicans, both unhinged and indebted. Those are the more newsy bits. But they also cover computer issues, travel, movies, and having young coworkers. All the usual tropes. Enjoy! Show Details: Recorded 2024-02-23 Length this week 1:54:30 __ (0:00:39-0:33:40) But First __ Computer Issues Travel Complaints Movie: Inspector Clouseau (1968) __ (0:36:54-1:11:36) But Second __ Young Coworkers Russian Intelligence Ops __ (1:12:40-1:54:02) But Third __ Unhinged Republicans Indebted Republicans __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is The Oh of Pleasure (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album Deep Breakfast (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

1h 54m
Feb 26
2024-02-17: Cuhnick Shun Fit

This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan is AWOL again, so Sam is joined by his wife Brandy for the first part of the show. She's a state rep, so after some movie talk, for once the show dives into state politics rather than the national picture and we get a glimpse of the legislative process. Then after she leaves, the usual Trump and election content you all expect. Show Details: Recorded 2024-02-17 Length this week 2:27:27 __ (0:00:01-0:02:04) Cold Open (0:02:26-0:50:14) But First __ Movie: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Washington State Legislative Session __ (0:52:19-1:47:49) Trump Legal Stuff __ Date for NY Criminal Case GA Case Developments Trump NY Judgement __ (1:48:54-2:26:53) Election Polling __ Democratic Overperformance Election Graphs Thoughts __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

2h 27m
Feb 19
2024-02-10: Hop on the Hubway

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner Sam and Ivan do a bit more non-politics than has been the norm basically, with some Apple Vision Pro talk, plus stories of stupid payments, dumb interfaces, and a movie review. After that you do have Trump news, and Congressional Republicans failing, and the Hur Report. Oh, and some Elon and economy stuff too. Show Details: Recorded 2024-02-10 Length this week 2:17:37 __ (0:00:37-0:24:11) But First __ Dumb User Interfaces Stupid Payment Patterns Movie: Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) __ (0:24:49-1:19:20) Not Politics __ Indiana 5G Sucks Apple Vision Pro Elon's Money Economic Outlook __ (1:21:05-2:17:04) Politics __ Trump Immunity Case Immigration Deal Failure Mayorkas Impeachment Failure Trump 14th Amendment Case The Hur Report __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

2h 17m
Feb 12
2024-02-03: Genre of Expertise

This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan are all over the place. They've got Trump and Taylor. They've got jet travel and ransomware. They've got a movie and Fani Willis too. A smorgasbord of scintillating subjects to satiate your something. There ya go. Show Details: Recorded 2024-02-03 Length this week 1:43:26 __ (0:00:48-0:33:08) But First __ Audio Stuff Ransomware Attack Movie: Dune: Part One (2021) Language Lecture __ (0:33:59-0:57:25) But Second __ MAGA vs Taylor Swift Private Jet Travel Liberal Pop Culture Party Visibility __ (0:58:30-1:42:53) But Third __ Trump Legal Stuff American Ignorance Fani Willis MAGA Violence __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

1h 43m
Feb 05
2024-01-27: Outside Of This Donut Structure

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk primary politics, because duh. And Trump and E Jean Carroll, also duh. Plus Trump and the Immigration deal. More duh. But you also get guilty pleasure foods, a TV show review, remembering the Mac at 40, and the history of Michelin travel guides. So a super well rounded show! Show Details: Recorded 2024-01-27 Length this week 1:55:38 __ (0:00:31-0:24:24) But First __ Guilty Pleasure Foods TV: Mater’s Tall Tales (2008-2012) __ (0:25:08-1:06:42) Primary Politics __ New Hampshire Results What is Haley's Plan? __ (1:07:47-1:55:03) Other Stuff __ $83M for E Jean Carroll Trump Killing Immigration Deal? Macintosh at 40 Michelin Travel Guides __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

1h 55m
Jan 29
2024-01-20: Secretary of Toast

This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan cover the politics you would expect for the show between Iowa and New Hampshire. But they also talk aviation accidents, solar power, Threads, Mastodon, and a movie. A well rounded show. You like round things, right? Show Details: Recorded 2024-01-20 Length this week 1:48:37 __ (0:00:25-0:29:19) But First __ Movie: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) Solar Power Options __ (0:31:03-1:07:40) Primaries and Caucuses __ Iowa Caucus Results Trump's Mental State Biden vs Trump Denial New Hampshire Notes __ (1:09:00-1:47:48) Other Stuff __ The Door Plug Other Aviation Issues More Threads and Mastodon __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

1h 48m
Jan 22
2024-01-13: The Perils of Eyes

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan ditches the show to go to Disney. So Sam goes all election, all the time. Recorded immediately preceding the Iowa caucuses, how could he do anything else? So discussion of Iowa, New Hampshire, and if Haley has any chance at all. Plus the latest info from Election Graphs. And OK fine, there are a few non-election things at the start of the show too. Show Details: Recorded 2024-01-13 Length this week 1:58:36 __ (0:00:56-0:25:19) But First __ Updating Glasses Computer Deficiencies Movie: Falling Down (1993) __ (0:28:02-1:02:24) 2024 Delegate Race __ Dems Dethroned Iowa and New Hampshire Haley's Ultra Narrow Path Hints on Trump Poll Accuracy __ (1:03:24-1:58:06) 2024 Electoral College __ Has Trump Peaked? Reasons to Doubt the Polls Don't Underestimate Trump Other Stuff to Mention __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

1h 58m
Jan 15
2024-01-06: 2023 Predictions Review

This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan do what they do at the start of every year. They review their predictions for the year that just ended to see how they did. Most folks don't do this. They just let their failed predictions be forgotten. But here, they revel in their failures! But yes, they also celebrate their successes! Tune in to see how they did this year! Show Details: Recorded 2024-01-06 Length this week 2:23:03 __ (0:01:59-0:38:18) Politics (0:39:08-0:48:04) International (0:48:47-1:06:00) Economy (1:07:01-1:40:09) Technology (1:41:17-2:12:12) Hodgepodge (2:13:56-2:22:30) Grand Totals __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

2h 23m
Jan 08
2023-12-30: 2024 Predictions Show

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, we have the traditional end of year predictions show. Listen to Sam and Ivan speculate on Politics, International Affairs, Economy, Technology, and of course the ever popular Hodgepodge category. Be sure to listen, so as the year progresses, you can mock them when their predictions fail to come true! Show Details: Recorded 2023-12-30 Length this week 2:51:43 __ (0:01:46-1:08:55) Politics (1:09:59-1:38:24) International (1:40:25-1:53:35) Economy (1:54:13-2:23:51) Technology (2:25:35-2:51:10) Hodgepodge __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

2h 51m
Jan 01
2023-12-23: Make An Egg

This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan once again ask for suggestions for things to predict on next week's predictions show. So get on that! After a bit on workplace meeting culture, third places, and Dr. Strangelove, they get down to business with Rudy, Donald, Joe, and even Bo. Plus some economy stuff. And that be a show! Show Details: Recorded 2023-12-23 Length this week 2:06:18 __ (0:02:00-0:47:06) But First __ Need Things to Predict! Work Meeting Culture Third Places Movie: Dr. Strangelove (1964) __ (0:45:51-1:36:29) But Second __ Rudy Bankrupt Trump Immunity Review 14th Amendment Case Presidential Polls __ (1:37:36-2:05:47) But Third __ Economic Update Boring Joe MAGA Bo __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

2h 6m
Dec 24, 2023
2023-12-16: Two Different Animals

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan records from his car in the middle of a wind storm. Sam records from his warm, dry, and not at all windy office. They talk about Rudy, Donald, Bridget, and even Hunter. Plus movies and Mastodon. And more! Show Details: Recorded 2023-12-16 Length this week 2:10:54 __ (0:01:51-0:26:40) But First __ Renovation Drama Movie: Alice in Wonderland (2010) __ (0:27:31-1:22:47) But Second __ Bridget Ziegler Rudy! Rudy! Trump Appeals Missing Binder __ (1:24:31-2:10:17) But Third __ Announcements Hunter Defies Subpoena Impeachment Investigation Threads and Mastodon __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

2h 10m
Dec 18, 2023
2023-12-09: Is It A Horse?

This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan has no office, so Sam goes solo. He is sick and complains about that and talks about an old movie before getting down to politics. Then you get the mandatory update on Trump, some stuff about Biden, and even a bit about Congress and other stuff. Enjoy! Show Details: Recorded 2023-12-09 Length this week 1:24:48 __ (0:00:24-0:17:53) But First __ Sick Complaining Movie: Hocus Pocus (1993) __ (0:18:57-0:45:22) Trump Stuff __ EG picture still glum Worst Case Still Bad Court Cases __ (0:46:05-1:24:17) Other Politics __ Biden motivations Congressional Stuff Hunter! US/Israel __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

1h 24m
Dec 11, 2023
2023-12-02: Still Here

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about the possibilities of a non-Trump Republican pulling through, what the worst case scenario if Trump wins really is, the Santos ouster, Kissinger's death, and much more. Including, very critically, some amazing songs about a very famous duck! Show Details: Recorded 2023-12-02 Length this week 2:01:53 __ (0:00:24-0:36:36) Ivan First __ Cold War Fears Total War Remodeling WRCT Radio __ (0:37:36-1:24:42) Sam Second __ Fireworks SamGPT Song Non-Trump Republican Scenario Worst Case Trump Scenario __ (1:25:32-1:58:26) Ivan Third __ Goodbye Santos Kissinger Dead Other Deaths Musk Interviews __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

2h 1m
Dec 04, 2023
2023-11-25: Is That A Euphemism?

This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan discuss the presidential election, but this time it is the one in Argentina! Plus a return to the situation in Israel and Palestine, and a discussion of the goings on at OpenAI. And for the less serious items, headlights and Black Friday. Enjoy! Show Details: Recorded 2023-11-25 Length this week 2:17:41 __ (0:00:00-0:02:11) Cold Open (0:02:31-0:44:29) But First __ Headlights Black Friday __ (0:45:29-1:14:27) Argentina __ Background Using Dollars Eccentricities? Campaign Promises __ (1:15:17-1:42:46) Israel/Palestine __ Overview Biden's Role Bibi's Prospects Paths Forward __ (1:44:54-2:17:05) OpenAI __ The Coup The Reasons The Risks Full Steam Ahead __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

2h 17m
Nov 27, 2023
2023-11-18: Mooing and Beeping

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan start with a bit about a non-governmental election of sorts and a movie they both saw. Then they settle in to talking about Elon Musk and X/Twitter for the first time in a while. Finally, they finish things up with US Politics stuff, mostly Congress, but a little bit of Trump at the end. Because of course. Show Details: Recorded 2023-11-18 Length this week 2:16:52 __ (0:02:18-0:32:45) But First __ Ivan's Election Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 (2023) __ (0:33:27-1:20:57) Musk-X __ Elon Jenga Advertiser Exodus Zombie Companies Online vs Offline Collapse The Stragglers __ (1:23:10-2:16:18) Politics __ No Shutdown! Johnson's Future Normalization of Violence Santos Report Trump Stuff __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

2h 16m
Nov 20, 2023
2023-11-11: Iridium Things

This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan spend most of the time talking about elections. Both the results of the 2023 elections that just happened, and prospects for the 2024 elections yet to come. But as usual, there are other things too. The writer and actor strikes are both over, so movie reviews return! Plus food, drink, volcanos, and a few other things! Show Details: Recorded 2023-11-11 Length this week 2:04:03 __ (0:01:23-0:34:40) But First __ Food and Drink Pickiness Movie: Bonnie and Clyde (1967) __ (0:35:44-1:39:35) Elections __ Election 2023 Election 2024 __ (1:40:31-2:03:31) Other Stuff __ Iceland Volcano Mayor Adams __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

2h 4m
Nov 12, 2023
2023-11-04: Lovable Frog

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan are back to bouncing all over the place. Topics include Democratic Party politics, the attempt to oust Representative Santos, and of course the ongoing situation in Israel and Palestine. But also cell phone reception, home automation, and a bandit bear. Fun! Show Details: Recorded 2023-11-04 Length this week 1:59:35 __ (0:01:25-0:44:05) But First __ Home Automation Visting Bear __ (0:44:48-1:30:51) But Second __ Dean Phillips Anti-Biden Left Israel/Palestine __ (1:32:34-1:58:59) But Third __ Cell Phone Reception Santos Expulsion Vote No Clean Hands __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

1h 59m
Nov 06, 2023
2023-10-28: Filler Words

This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan is out, and Sam goes wild! Uh, yeah. Well. Maybe not so much. In any case, we have discussion on the Trump Trials, the outcome of the Speaker race, Israel/Palestine, and an update on Election 2024 via Election Graphs! Enjoy! Show Details: Recorded 2023-10-28 Length this week 1:50:01 __ (0:00:19-0:15:35) But First __ Solo Show Again Length Trimming __ (0:16:35-0:57:07) But Second __ Trump Trials Speaker Race __ (0:59:15-1:49:28) But Third __ Election 2024 Israel/Palestine __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

1h 50m
Oct 30, 2023
2023-10-20: Meticulously Produced

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan once again tackle the Speaker race, Trump's legal issues, and war in the Middle East. Do they solve any of these issues? Of course not. But they do talk about them. So there is that. Also, some thoughts on the iPhone 15 Pro Max and ChatGPT too. And that will be that. Show Details: Recorded 2023-10-20 Length this week 1:57:50 __ (0:01:25-0:44:39) But First __ iPhone 15 Pro Max Using ChatGPT __ (0:46:22-1:22:39) US Politics __ Speaker Race Trump Legal Issues __ (1:23:42-1:57:27) Middle East __ Biden Efforts Hospital Incident Escalation __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

1h 57m
Oct 23, 2023
2023-10-14: Expecting the Call

This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about the momentous events in Israel and Gaza. That is of course the largest part of the show. But you also get an update on the race for Speaker of the House, and a bit about Ivan's travels and some movie and TV stuff too. And that is the show. Show Details: Recorded 2023-10-14 Length this week 1:50:28 __ (0:02:06-0:17:44) But First __ New York City Movie: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) TV: Law and Order (1990-Present) __ (0:19:45-1:15:52) Israel-Hamas War __ The Initial Attack Israel's Response Historical Lead Up Repulsive Rhetoric __ (1:17:21-1:49:50) Speaker Race __ Scalise's Brief Win Now Comes Jordan What Next? __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

1h 50m
Oct 14, 2023
2023-10-07: X in the Thing

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner Sam and Ivan recorded before the big events in the Middle East, so the serious topics are the drama in the House of Representatives and the latest in the Trump legal cases. They also talk about booster shots and the latest Covid surge. Plus a special throwback bonus supercut at the end and some on haircuts and technical difficulties at the start. And feedback! Show Details: Recorded 2023-10-07 Length this week 2:28:07 __ (0:01:34-0:09:39) Cold Open (0:09:56-0:45:30) But First __ Feedback Booster Shots Covid Surge __ (0:46:13-1:38:24) But Second __ Shutdown Averted Motion to Vacate Speaker Race __ (1:39:30-2:19:07) But Third __ Trump NY Civil Case Trump Gag Order Trump Dismissal Attempts Trump FL Case Delays Trump Submarine Talk __ (2:19:36-2:28:06) Hot Close __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

2h 28m
Oct 08, 2023
2023-09-30: Holding It Wrong

This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about Biden Impeachment Inquiry and Trump Fraud Judgements. They talk Trump and Biden's mental decline or lack thereof. And of course they don't forget Senator Gold Bars. That's the newsie stuff. Before that, Ivan's computer and car chargers, a book review, and an acknowledgment of Curmudgeons all over the world. Show Details: Recorded 2023-09-30 Length this week 2:13:21 __ (0:00:00-0:04:17) Appropriate Note (0:04:40-0:45:44) But First __ Car Charging Infrastructure Book: Robinson Crusoe (1719) __ (0:47:46-1:28:07) But Second __ Impeachment Inquiry Senator Gold Bars __ (1:28:23-2:12:49) But Third __ Trump vs Biden Mental Acuity Trump Fraud Judgement __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

2h 13m
Oct 02, 2023
2023-09-22: Profiles in Ignorance

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan are sad that some people aren't completely obsessed by the details of the news like they are and Ivan gives in to the iPhone 15 hype. But the main topics are Rupert retiring and the implications for his news empire, the US House being in disarray, and Election 2024. Plus Sam is sorely tempted by something, but resists. Show Details: Recorded 2023-09-22 Length this week 2:03:43 __ (0:00:00-0:03:11) Cold Open (0:03:30-0:39:10) But First __ Low Information Citizens iPhone Upgrades Popcorn Temptation __ (0:40:13-1:03:19) Main One __ Rupert Retires Fox in Decline __ (1:04:08-2:03:02) Main Two __ House in Disarray Election 2024 Using Words __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

2h 3m
Sep 24, 2023
2023-09-16: Flexibility Paradigm

This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about strikes, shutdowns, Romney retiring, and the latest Trump stuff. On the lighter side, they discuss how workdays end, and how school days begin. With a few other things in passing as usual. Tune in and enjoy the ride! Show Details: Recorded 2023-09-16 Length this week 1:54:45 __ (0:00:00-0:05:12) Cold Open (0:05:35-0:31:43) But First __ Quitting Times School Mornings __ (0:32:51-1:10:28) Economic Stuff __ Multiple Labor Strikes Government Shutdown? __ (1:11:34-1:53:43) Hodgepodge __ Romney Retiring Trump Gag Order? __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

1h 54m
Sep 17, 2023
2023-09-09: Automatic Truth

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan give the usual dose of Republican legal drama, with updates on the Proud Boys, that Cheese guy, Meadows, Navarro, and yeah, Trump too. But they also discuss a movie, whale watching, state fairs, and world fairs. Plus some on portable displays, misleading polls, immigration, and even a couple imitation Curmudgeon's Corner shows. Super full. Super fun. Show Details: Recorded 2023-09-09 Length this week 2:05:08 __ (0:00:00-0:02:21) Cold Open (0:02:43-0:44:56) But First __ Yamazaki Feedback Movie: 97 Minutes (2023) Whale Watching Going to the Fair __ (0:45:56-1:13:52) Part One __ Proud Boys Sentences Speedy Trials Meadows Loses The Non-Indicted Navarro Conviction __ (1:16:32-2:04:30) Part Two __ Portable Displays Immigration Situation Misleading Polling Hype Election 2024 Other Curmudgeons __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

2h 5m
Sep 09, 2023
2023-09-01: Control F

This week on Curmudgeon's Corner: Sam and Ivan Stuff. Trump Stuff. Other Stuff. But First Stuff. It is a show full of stuffiness. And stuff. Or something like that. In any case, all the usual things you expect on one of these shows. Thrills, chills, and madness. Or maybe your narrator just didn't feel like writing a real description. Enjoy! Show Details: Recorded 2023-09-01 Length this week 1:53:59 __ (0:00:00-0:03:08) Frozen Open (0:03:31-0:33:03) But First __ Wet AirPods Exercise Ozempic __ (0:33:33-1:11:56) Trump Stuff __ Corporate Case Financial Worries Schedules 14th Amendment Weakness __ (1:13:40-1:53:24) Other Stuff __ Hurricanes Climate Anomalies Aging Politicians Fyre Festival 2 __ __ The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch. Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

1h 53m
Sep 04, 2023