[Ep 994] Soldiers, Knees, and Toes [1:57:05]
Recorded: Sat, 2026-Jun-27 UTC
Published: Mon, 2026-Jun-29 17:55 UTC | |
This week on Curmudgeon's Corner Sam and Ivan discuss how Ukraine may have turned a corner and actually be winning the war with Russia. Plus they analyze the progressive wins in this week's Democratic primaries and the reaction of mainstream Dems. Oh yea, and movies and the Puerto Rican power grid. Enjoy!
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- 0:01:00 - But First
- Puerto Rican Power
- Movie: Superman and the Mole Men (1951)
- Movie: Casablanca (1942)
- 0:41:54 - But Second
- Ukraine hitting Moscow
- Ukraine isolating Crimea
- Russian public opinion
- War on a budget
- 1:11:24 - But Third
- Progressive Victories
- The Big Tent
- Attitude and Energy
- 2028 and beyond
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[Ep 993] Purple Monkey [1:58:30]
Recorded: Sat, 2026-Jun-20 UTC
Published: Mon, 2026-Jun-22 08:53 UTC | |
On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about the latest developments with the Iran situation. But first, the reflecting pool, Air Force One, UK politics, and some movies!
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- 0:00:49 - But First
- Reflecting Pool
- Air Force One
- UK Politics
- Movie: Crocodile Dundee II (1988)
- Movie: Toy Story 5 (2026)
- Movie: The Godfather (1972)
- 0:56:04 - But Second
- Iran MOU
- Evaluating Outcomes
- Unforced Errors
- Breaks With Allies
- Might Makes Right
- Political Morality
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[Ep 992] Visionary Stuff [2:00:10]
Recorded: Sat, 2026-Jun-13 UTC
Published: Mon, 2026-Jun-15 16:59 UTC | |
This week on CC, Sam and Ivan talk Kennedy Center and other Trump losses, the status of Iran talks, SpaceX and Musk, and all that sort of thing. Plus some books, movies, and even a little on how well things would have to go for Sam to not run out of money. Yay!
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- 0:01:50 - But First
- Kennedy Center
- Sam Money
- Time Passing
- Book: It Can’t Happen Here (1935)
- Book: Atlas Shrugged (1957)
- Movie: Legend of the Spirt Dog (1997)
- 0:59:23 - But Second
- Trump Losses
- Expensive Shoes
- Iran Status
- SpaceX IPO
- Trillionaire Musk
- Anti-Bigness
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[Ep 991] Thing To Go [1:41:21]
Recorded: Sat, 2026-Jun-06 UTC
Published: Mon, 2026-Jun-08 04:22 UTC | |
This week Ivan is back with Sam once again! So off they go talking about everything from beaches to computers to movies. And of course the news: Iran. Primaries in California and Maine. 2024 again. Trump. All the usual. Plus don't miss EmbryoTurret!
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- 0:01:55 - But First
- Rough Month
- New AirPods
- Computer Stories
- PNW Beaches
- Movie: Under Siege 2 (1995)
- Movie: Superman (2025)
- 0:45:32 - But Second
- EmbryoTurret.com
- Iran Situation
- California Primary
- Maine Primary
- 2024 Redux
- Trump Health
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[Ep 990] Seemingly Inevitable [1:49:08]
Recorded: Sat, 2026-May-30 UTC
Published: Mon, 2026-Jun-01 19:19 UTC | |
Once again, Ivan leaves Sam to do Curmudgeon's Corner alone. So of course he goes absolutely wild! Well, not really. A movie. A book. Some ranting on get rich quick schemes and the misuse of AI. Then some actual current events like primaries, Iran, and of course Trump!
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- 0:01:18 - But First
- Alone
- Movie: Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
- Book: The Westing Game (1978)
- 0:21:45 - But Second
- Income Gap
- Get Rich Quick Schemes
- Faceless Copied Slop
- Enshittification at Scale
- AI Backlash?
- 1:05:18 - But Third
- California Governor Race
- Iran Déjà Vu
- Trump Setbacks
- Marcia Lucas
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