 This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan's main topics are the supply chain problems, and various aspects of the political situation for Democrats. All kinds of meaty stuff in there, but they also talk about Captain Kirk in space, and the NFL and Netflix scandals. Show Details: Recorded 2021-10-15 Length this week - 1:45:51 (0:00:23-0:32:21) But First Agenda Sam: Captain Kirk in space Ivan: NFL and Netflix scandals (00:32:49-1:01:40) Supply Chain Cascading ripples Breaking Just-In-Time Economic impacts Labor shortage Consumer impact (1:03:41-1:45:30) Democratic Politics Popularism Deliverism Scaring people Bannon contempt Not looking back Stuff at the end 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. 

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2021-10-15: Angle Of Your Finger

 On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about Europe a bit. Specifically mostly about European energy concerns. And they talk about Facebook. The outage. The leak. The perils of optimizing for engagement. And the possibilities of government regulation. But first the usual random stuff and some pre-show hijinks. Have fun! Show Details: Recorded 2021-10-08 Length this week - 1:54:54 (0:00:01-0:06:48) Pre-show Hijinks (0:07:10-0:37:54) But First Agenda Ivan: Job update Ivan: Tax stuff Sam: Whose podcast? Sam: Movie: Apollo 11 (2019) (0:39:48-0:57:40) European Energy UK fuel crisis How's Brexit working out? European dependency on Russian gas (0:58:07-1:54:34) Facebook Mini pandemic round The outage The leak Optimizing for engagement Government regulation? Stuff at the end 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. 

2021-10-08: Second Tongue

 This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan discuss some recent Apple software updates, Ivan rants about people who say they take climate change seriously, but still don't make personal choices that align with that, they discuss all the latest pandemic trends (spoilers, things are getting better at the moment!), and finally they discuss all the latest congressional goings on with government shutdowns, debt limits, and the two big trillion plus dollar bills. Enjoy! Show Details: Recorded 2021-10-02 Length this week - 1:39:46 (0:00:23-0:43:32) But First Agenda Sam: Apple software updates Ivan Climate hypocrites (0:44:18-1:14:57) Pandemic Stats Acute locations New developments Mandates (1:16:41-1:39:26) Congress Government shutdown averted Debt limit still pending Infrastructure week again End 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. 

2021-10-02: Paste Paste Confirm

 On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam is joined by his 12 year old son Alex for the entire show. But for the first time, rather than talking exclusively about video games, his YouTube channel, and things like that as he has done before, he actually joins his dad in discussing a couple of movies and how the pandemic impacts him. He then pretends to fall asleep during a segment on the January 6th memo released this week, and the results of that pseudo-audit in Arizona. Oh, and Sam discusses a little incident relating to the original opening segment of this week's show, and how a little burst of static keeps us from breaking a really long streak. Show Details: Recorded 2021-09-25 Length this week - 1:06:35 (0:00:01-0:06:30) Explanation (0:06:53-0:09:54) Alex's Mini Show (0:10:19-0:23:47) Movies Corpse Bride (2005) Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) (0:24:32-0:45:58) Pandemic Trends Alex vaccination Alex and school (0:47:51-1:06:14) Politics Stuff January 6th memo Arizona pseudo-audit Alex style end 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. 

2021-09-25: Demolished the Roof

 This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about all kinds of things. From Facebook to General Milley, from Apple to Afghanistan. From Trump continuing to be a sore loser, to fun with unauthorized computer network access. And of course the pandemic. And a TV show. Show Details: Recorded 2021-09-18 Length this week - 2:12:23 (0:00:22-0:33:51) But First Agenda Ivan: Unauthorized network access Sam TV: Broadchurch (2013-2017) (0:34:18-1:13:52) Pandemic Trends Boosters Hospitals and schools Regional differences Changing guidance Politics (1:14:33-2:12:02) Four Pack Ivan: Facebook interactions Sam: General Milley and Trump Ivan: Apple stuff Sam: Collateral damage Sam: Trump on Georgia The stuff at the end 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. 

2021-09-18: Slow Walk It

 On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan do talk about the pandemic. You still can't really avoid it. But the rest of the show is more random. Everything from Ivan's neighbors having a fire, to Roombas, to Sam cutting his finger, to Gremlins, to a printer toner scam. Oh yeah, and there is a new website for the podcast. Yay! Show Details: Recorded 2021-09-10 Length this week - 2:16:34 (0:00:23-0:46:50) But First Ivan: Fire Ivan: Job Searching Sam: Website migration Sam: New CC website (0:48:15-1:25:07) Pandemic Stats Worldwide vaccinations Partisan divide on Covid outcomes New Biden plan School plan for Alex (1:26:14-2:16:13) Lightning Round Ivan: Roomba enhancements Alex: Sam's fan finger Ivan: Printer toner scam Sam Movie: Gremlins (1984) The stuff at the end 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. 

2021-09-10: Real Paper Letter

 This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam goes solo. Mostly. He discusses the big Texas abortion case at SCOTUS and the implications thereof. He discusses the pandemic, especially the latest on masks. Round it out with a bit on Afghanistan, a little on Hurricane Ida, a bit on a movie, and just a smidge about CPAPs, and you have a show! Show Details: Recorded 2021-09-04 Length this week - 1:37:16 (0:00:22-0:13:51) Segment the First Agenda CPAP recall Sam Movie: Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) (0:15:50-0:45:01) Segment the Second Canine cohost? SCOTUS and Texas Democrats vs Republicans using power Doom and gloom or backlash coming? (0:46:06-1:03:40) Segment the Third Mask quality New mask effectiveness study Tragedy of the commons (1:04:41-1:36:55) Segment the Fourth Vaccine population effects More on masks Afghanistan Hurricane Ida Proactive vs reactive Stuff at the end 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. 

2021-09-04: Said By Hand

 On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan once again concentrate on Afghanistan and the pandemic. On Afghanistan, everything from the aftermath of the bombing at the airport, to the political implications for Joe Biden. On pandemic, a bit on horse dewormers, ventilation, and mask quality. But first, Sam reviews a book, and Ivan shares some news. Show Details: Recorded 2021-08-27 Length this week - 1:49:31 (0:00:01-0:03:39) Cold Open (0:04:02-0:39:32) But First Agenda Ivan news Sam Book: Grimus (1975) (0:40:33-1:08:00) Afghanistan Bombing aftermath Biden's performance Political implications Could it have been done better? (1:08:46-1:49:10) Pandemic Statistics and trends Horse dewormers Ventilation Mask quality Stuff at the end 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. 

2021-08-27: Big Purple Guy

 This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan and Sam's main topics are Afghanistan and the Pandemic. Would you expect anything else? But Ivan also talks about his car, Sam talks about a book, and, oh yeah, Ivan talks about prepping for a medical procedure and being sick with a virus that is not Covid! Enjoy the show! Show Details: Recorded 2021-08-21 Length this week - 1:54:18 (0:00:22-0:27:46) But First Agenda Ivan: Colonoscopy prep! Ivan: Car update Sam: Book: Call of the Wild (1903) (0:28:46-1:03:03) Afghanistan Collapse Evacuations Taliban 2.0? Resistance to refugees Kobayashi Maru (1:05:04-1:53:55) Pandemic Stats Florida Hospitals Schools Mandates Closing 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. 

2021-08-21: Secret Formula

 This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about the Pandemic, Afghanistan, Infrastructure, Voter Rights Legislation, and the Census/Redistricting for their serious topics. On the lighter side, they engage in some chatter about school drop offs and a movie. This was recorded before the fall of Kabul though, so you'll have to wait until next week for any discussion specifically on that. Show Details: Recorded 2021-08-14 Length this week - 1:55:12 (0:00:01-0:02:27) Sam from the Future (0:02:51-0:31:12) But First Agenda Ivan: School Drop Offs Sam: Movie: High Noon (1952) (0:32:19-1:08:27) Segment One Pandemic Afghanistan (1:10:13-1:54:51) Segment Two Infrastructure Voter rights bills Census/Redistricting Listener Question Stuff at the End 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. 

2021-08-14: Buy A Farm

 On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan's main topics are the pandemic and Andrew Cuomo. But they also talk about Brandy's run, old wine, and the possibility of drinking emoluments. A nice little show. Tune in! Show Details: Recorded 2021-08-06 Length this week - 1:47:33 (0:00:23-0:36:28) But First Agenda Brandy's run Old wine Drinking emoluments (0:37:29-1:22:49) Pandemic Current stats Anti-vaxxer reversals DeSantis Rules against mask rules Permanent changes The under 12s (1:24:51-1:46:18) Andrew Cuomo The situation Republican comparison Due process Brother Chris The end 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. 

2021-08-06: Linguistic Revelations

 This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, two shows in one! Sort of! First off, since Ivan couldn't make it, Sam essentially does a full length solo show. He discusses Covid stuff, Trump stuff, and Congress stuff. All the usual sort of news stuff. But then, since when he found out there was an opening, Sam's son Alex immediately volunteered, there is also a second half of the show, where Sam and Alex discuss, what else, Alex's YouTube channel, video games, and "Why Daddy is stupid." So yeah. Stay tuned after the first few segments for the bonus Alex segments! Show Details: Recorded 2021-07-31 Length this week - 2:58:55 (0:00:01-0:01:52) Cold Open (0:02:15-0:05:45) Agenda (0:06:17-0:35:34) Sam: Covid Stuff (0:38:09-1:03:17) Sam: Trump Stuff (1:03:54-1:41:55) Sam: Congress Stuff (1:43:02-2:10:04) Alex: ALeXMXeLA (2:11:48-2:36:28) Alex: Video Games (2:38:29-2:58:34) Alex: Why Daddy Is Stupid 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. 

2021-07-31: All The Time In The World

 On this week's Curmudgeon's corner the main topic, as it so often has been over the last year and a half, is the pandemic. Current trends, how to encourage more vaccination, all that sort of thing. But there are a lot of smaller topics too. Everything from nick names to infrastructure week (again) to how some MAGA folks think they will get Trump back well before Election 2024 to various other things in between. Have fun! Show Details: Recorded 2021-07-23 Length this week - 1:53:58 (0:00:01-0:01:46) Cold Open (0:02:09-0:36:08) But First Names Agenda Rich people Campaign signs (0:37:55-1:08:57) Pandemic Worldwide stats The unvaccinated Vaccine mandates Combating hesitancy US numbers (1:09:42-1:53:36) Lighting Ivan: Cuba Sam: Barrack indictment Ivan: Infrastructure week Sam: Reinstating Trump? 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. 

2021-07-23: The Problem We've Got

 This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan discuss the surge of Trump stories this week from the various new books coming out, and the Guardian reporting on leaked Kremlin documents. Then they discuss billionaires in space. Which of them are doing what and why? But before that, Ivan is involved in a rescue, and Sam talks about a book. Show Details: Recorded 2021-07-16 Length this week - 1:52:11 (0:00:01-0:03:45) Cold Open (0:04:10-0:38:56) But First Flashing beeping agenda Manu for Inclusion 5k Ivan finds a cop Sam Book with Alex: Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1979) (0:39:42-1:12:05) Trump Stuff Kremlin docs Anti-coup precautions Reaction to 6-Jan Attention (1:13:26-1:51:50) Space billionaires Flight costs Comparisons What's the plan? What's really new? Risks End 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. 

2021-07-16: Low Midnight

 On This week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan's main topics are the pandemic, a brief dip into Afghanistan and Haiti, and a check in on a few politics issues. But first, they have a wide ranging segment on everything from how Facebook moderates groups, to electric car charging infrastructure, to Disney eliminating covid restrictions, to Twitter avatars, to EPIRBs. And more! Show Details: Recorded 2021-07-09 Length this week - 2:13:24 (0:00:01-0:03:02) Cold Open (0:03:26-0:39:23) But First 217 is not interesting Agenda Sam's new avatar Ivan does TikTock Facebook group moderation Disney COVID precautions Electric car charging Almost running out of gas EPIRBs (0:40:01-1:07:08) Pandemic Current numbers Vaccinations work Booster shots and variants Worldwide trends (1:10:28-1:34:26) International Afghanistan Haiti (1:35:16-2:13:03) Politics Trump lawsuit Trump indictments NYC ranked choice voting Stuff at the end 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. 

2021-07-09: Also Sticky

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