We start the new year with a podcast recorded in mid-December! In our debut episode as part of the Diamond Podcast Network, we discuss the Omicron variant of COVID19, and meander through a discussion of moviegoing during the pandemic. Segments include an extended 2021 In Memoriam and Darin's Quick Movie Reviews of Ghostbusters:Afterlife and Little Nicky. We end with a story about dolphins.

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Episode 42: Back with Our Souls Not Intact

Back after a ridiculously long break, we discuss our experiences with COVID19 and the effects of taking the vaccine. After Darin enjoys a popular drink from the 1980's, a current events lightning round leads to a discussion of the events of January 6. Finally, a quick story about hooking up a television!

Episode 41: A Man and his Single Cup Coffee Maker

Back after way too long, we discuss the ongoing presidential election craziness, and make predictions for 2021, which leads to a bet between the hosts. Plus, a story of Ted going apple picking! We have tons of segments, including Asian Domination, Trending Topic, and In Memoriam. And the whole episode is the backdrop for Darin's last opportunity to use his Warsaw Ghetto Pass before it expires at the end of the year.

Episode 40: A Natural Segue

The tension rises as we discuss US Post Office delays, nightmare Presidential election scenarios, and the NRA lawsuit! Plus, In Memoriam and Discontinued Foods segments, and a story about Darin's trip to Georgia leads to a Georgia lightning round. We end with Ted's Tropical Storm Isaias preparation.

Episode 39: Mask Up

Back after a long break, we kick off the campaign season with our very own What About Now? show rally! We discuss months worth of current events, including the Black Lives Matter protests, COVID19, recent Supreme Court decisions, and the Russian bountygate scandal. Plus, a massive In Memoriam segment. We close with some funny home improvement stories!

Episode 38: TikTok and K-Pop (or Fighting Liar With Liar)

It's our special pandemic edition! We discuss incompetence by the US government, our personal daily routines, and share handy hints for surviving the lockdown. No segments, no Listener Prime search, nothing but the pandemic! OK, maybe one silly story about a windy day in Maryland.

Episode 37: Did We Sanitize the Groceries?

After almost 3 months off, we're back with a discussion of events from 3 weeks ago! There's a current events lightning round, and a salute to Mitt Romney's impeachment vote. Plus, Darin's Rise of Skywalker review, and a discussion of Darin's new Ring doorbell, which leads to stories of internet trolls. Finally, In Memoriam, Asian Domination, and Trending Topic segments.

Episode 36: Lima Bean Flavored Rum

After a long break, we return just in time for Trump's impeachment! The show was recorded just a few minutes after the impeachment vote, so we open with an impeachment discussion for our Trending Topic segment. Plus, the In Memoriam segment leads to an in-depth review of Steve Martin's work, as well as a secret from Darin's past. In addition, we cover Ted's recent trips to Memphis and Chicago, and Darin leads a discussion on internet streaming habits in our By the Numbers segment. Finally, we close with the long-delayed story of Ted's stressful visits to the DC Wharf!

Episode 35: Strictly Rick

In this episode we cover all the latest impeachment news, and we make predictions about future presidential scandals in an effort to keep up with the insane news cycle. Also, we propose creative ways for Dolphins fans to stay interested in the midst of a tanking NFL season. Plus, we're overflowing with segments this episode, including Asian Domination, Sad Science, Discontinued Foods, In Memoriam, Pod Post, and the Trending Topic! Finally, stories about a trip to Disney's Galaxy's Edge and culinary pioneering!

Episode 34: The Synergy Involved

Recorded at the end of August and delayed due to illness, this episode features a discussion of Spider-Man leaving the MCU and other news from Disney's D23 Expo. There's also a current events lightning round that leads into Darin's tirades regarding the Lawrence O'Donnell retraction scandal and James Comey's election involvement. Plus, In Memoriam and Sad Science segments, and we end with an extended Treding Topic related to Hurricane Dorian.

Episode 33: The Immortal Tom Hanks

This post-Mueller-testimony episode begins with a discussion of the "disgusting rat-infested mess" known as Maryland's 7th district, AKA where Ted lives, and then meanders through discussions of white privilege and presidential racism. Also, a story about the BRAT diet takes a dark turn, we check online to see if Darin was a victim of the Equifax data breach, and we highlight a wedding that Darin and Ted both attended. Plus, a long In Memoriam segment, along with the new Awkward Celebrity Encounter segment. We end with a quick story about driving with a sleeping child, and a super-fast Trending Topic segment.

Episode 32: The Incidental Radish

From the Democratic debates to the border crisis, politics take center stage in this episode! We also discuss the major SCOTUS rulings, leading to a radical proposal to reshape the electoral map. Plus, In Memoriam and Trending Topic segments, and lots of stories about trips to the movies intertwined throughout the episode. Finally, we close with Darin's strange car noise and Ted's preparation for a weekend by himself.

Episode 31: The Hypothetical Single Ted

It's the first garagecast, with Ted banished to his garage for the duration of the show. As we meander through a discussion of current events and sitting through long movies, Darin realizes that his movie viewing habits are evolving as he ages. We also revisit recent events in The Walking Dead and Black Mirror, and discuss Trending Topic, In Memoriam and Weird Science segments. Finally, a farewell to Darin's dead car and mini stories by Ted!

Episode 30: It Just Stopped Running

This episode is the post-Avengers:Endgame episode, with a brief spoiler-free review, and a discussion of Darin's attempts to avoid spoilers and the resulting bet between the hosts. We also cover evolving opinions regarding useless celebrities, and have In Memoriam and Asian Domination segments. Plus, the brand new Follow-Up segment includes a discussion of the recent Sri Lankan bombings and talk of sacrifice for the greater good. If all that wasn't enough, we close the show with dueling stories of Darin's trip to Disney and Ted's trip to Fort Lauderdale.

Episode 29: A Vector of Evil

Recorded before the release of the Mueller report, this episode has the hosts discussing the Attorney General's 4-page non-summary. But while everyone is now talking about the redacted Mueller report, we discuss the secret unredacted version! Also, Darin recounts his recent and not-so-recent trips to the smoky mountains of Tennessee, and we test out our new temporary Listener Prime! Plus, Trending Topic, In Memoriam and Weird Science segments, and a vasectomy update Did we mention the glitter?

Episode 28: The Pity Upper Hand

Featuring Darin and Ted, 2 old friends talking about our lives and current events, with a bunch of laughs thrown in! Caution: adult language! @whataboutnowpod on facebook and twitter.

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