Almost in Agreement
378 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsA show about nothing and everything.
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Ep. 277 Guns in the library
July 22, 2023 13:36 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBMayor Jacob's flexes his authority to allow borrowers to carry guns in Knox County Libraries, another 'attempt' by congress to curb corruption...lol...A.I. writes a campaign platform and much much more Facebook, Twitter, Website
Ep. 276 No dancing within 200ft of your neighbors yard
July 15, 2023 13:44 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBSam and I sit to chat about some interesting planning commission development...'23 election cash disclosurs...an honest dive into trans-sports and much more. Website Faceboook Twitter
Ep. 275 4mo and quit it
July 08, 2023 13:57 - 2 hours - 63 MBWe surrvived another 4th of July. We hope you had a fun one too. Belk quits just 4 months into a new job, city endorcments fly, gun deaths by the numbers and more. Website Facebook Twitter
Ep. 274 SCOTUS does stuff
July 01, 2023 14:04 - 2 hours - 59.2 MBSam is back and things go into overtime as we discuss some decisions from the high court, renaming a mountain...and how to accidentily defraud citizens... Website, Facebook, Twitter
Ep. 273 E and E to the rescue
June 24, 2023 18:48 - 1 hour - 35.4 MBGotta call in the big guns...due to the Grand Opening of eVape Tavern we had some scheduling mess...so I couldn't get in to record duing our regular session. SO I had my boys BigE and lil'E sit in for a chat...We talk about Elon and Zuck's pending fight, some submarine madness, and mostly summerschool and vidio games. Website, Facebook, Twitter
Ep. 272 Vacation Blues
June 17, 2023 12:13 - 2 hours - 63.7 MBWe return from a week off with some fire...well at least some interesting convo on comptrollers looking into Hallsdale-Powell Utilities, how to chose who to vote for, CEO vs. Employee wage gaps and so on... Website, Facebook, little blue bird.
Ep. 270 3rd grade sucks...again
May 27, 2023 13:41 - 2 hours - 60.3 MBThe maddness of the 3rd grade retention law and its 'ripples' is in full affect...and if I'm honest, I think there is some value in what is going on here...like anything government...intent and goal are generally miles away from reality. Sam and I chat that, an offical statment from Kat Bike, killer airbags from right here in Knoxville, and much more. Facebook, Twitter, Website
Ep. 269 City Race shapes up and UT starts its slow takeover of everything...maybe....
May 20, 2023 13:55 - 2 hours - 66.3 MBThis week Sam and I chat City Elections, City armored personel carriers, County Cops pay standoff with the Commission and I forgot the rest but there is certainly more. Website, Twitter, Facebook.
Ep. 268 We agreed on these borders...so no bombs...
May 13, 2023 14:00 - 2 hours - 63.4 MBSam and I with special guest Lawyer Jamie, wander through Knox are abudgets, Ukraine, Trump on CNN, and so so so much more. Website, Facebook, Twitter
Ep. 267 A Wonderful Wednesday
May 06, 2023 12:54 - 2 hours - 61.8 MBA chat about mic stands, the 'perception of crime,' are all Supreme Court Judges corrupt, KnoxNews lawsuit with the city of Knoxville over the KPD Cheif search, and a full on tin foil hat pipe dream of the future of US politics. Website Facebook Twitter
Ep. 266 Accidental School Shootings
April 29, 2023 12:53 - 2 hours - 58.9 MBGuns and guns and guns and guns...and taxes...Sam and I sit down and chat about the accidental shooting at a Knox County High School, tax loopholes, hemp law, and oh yea, GUNS! Website, Facebook, Twitter
Ep. 265 Session is Wrapping up
April 22, 2023 14:00 - 2 hours - 62.9 MBSam and I sit down for a day show. Talking book bannings, front yard pools, and Oklahoma journalists tapping public meetings. Facebook Twitter Website
Ep. 264 More State Messes
April 15, 2023 13:54 - 2 hours - 57.5 MBSam and I chat this week about a leak in DC and a leak in Nashville. sneak peak... TN GOP, 'If only we could figure out a way to look more stupiderest.' Well congrats! YOU DID IT! The insanely out of touch TN house super majority seems to have gotten their shovels sharpened in an attmept to dig a hole to China. Website Twitter Facebook
Ep. 263 Justin from For All TN
April 08, 2023 14:01 - 2 hours - 58.4 MBSam and I sit down and chat with Justin Cornett, President of For All TN, about the work his orginization has been doing trying to pass meaniful legislation here in Tennessee. We get his insight on the Tennessee Three debocal and wonder through a few other topics in no particular order. If you like what you hear from Justin sign up to be a member at For All TN, it is probably the best way to get things done if you are not in a particular subset of the elected structure. Website, Faceboo...
Ep. 262 Guns don't kill people, guns with kill people are.
April 01, 2023 13:34 - 2 hours - 56.8 MBMakes about as much sense as I do trying to explain my issues to Sam. We chat Nashville school shooter, Trumps ticket to jail, mamoth meatballs and much more. Facebook, Twitter, Website
Ep. 261 Fake news on fake news!
March 25, 2023 13:15 - 2 hours - 60.9 MBSam and I sit down with our good friend Scott Archer to chat about China brokering an Iranian/Saudi peace, abortion rights, human rights, right to privacy, local parody websites, and much much more. Oh and those awesome fake pics of Trump getting arrested floating around the social sphere... Website, Facebook, Twitter
Ep. 260 Lawyer Jamie
March 18, 2023 14:00 - 2 hours - 60.9 MBLawyer Jamie returns to Big Orange Coutnry with some non-Floridian wisodom. Website Facebook Twitter
Ep. 259 A return from the Rain Delay w/Matt Shears
March 11, 2023 14:21 - 2 hours - 70.3 MBFirst off, a big sorry for missing last week...we at Barberian Productions lost power for about 8 hours...so we came back with a bang. Matt Shears sits in to chat about the exciting mind of Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, Schools, Housing, UT and so much more. Check us out on Facebook Twitter Website
Ep.258 Ashley Capps
February 27, 2023 20:17 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBAshley Capps!!! Its been almost 2 years trying to get it together. Big Ears Festival is upon us and he gives me(and you) a sneak peak into some of the events taking place. He and I chat about poltics, Knoxville's 50 best venue citys status, ticketmaster and so much more. Go to Bigearsfestival.org the offical line up and location will release this Thursday!
Ep. 257 The Earth is Flat and I can prove it
February 25, 2023 14:42 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBHang on for a wild ride through current affairs...and stick around for my proof the earth is flat...spoiler alert, Sam was NOT impressed. We chat about what is all but inevitable for new state laws regarding Drag shows, trans medical support and parental rights, the growing gloom of UT expansion and much more. Website Twitter Facebook
Ep. 256 Is UT Above the Law?
February 18, 2023 19:42 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBSpoiler alert...YES...they are special and get special treatment...don't be mad just accept the fact that 1/2 a million residents take a back seat...Sam and I talk that, the Ohio Train desaster, Chinese Ballons, the imagination economy and much much more. Website, Facebook, Twitter PS Sorry for the late release.
Ep. 255 Balloons Gallore
February 11, 2023 14:21 - 2 hours - 55.2 MBChinese spy balloons float silently overhead while Sam and I agruee the rediculousness of arresting people for waring the wrong clothes while singing publicly. A little bit of a look back with our chat with Randy Pace...and a Texas man stealing animials from the Zoo. Website Facebook Twitter
Ep. 254 A game of Square the Circle with Randy Pace
February 04, 2023 14:35 - 2 hours - 77.7 MBThe one and only Randy Pace sits in with Sam and I to chat taxes, oversight, and more. Randy once again fails to adiquitly explain what the difference in a Republican Elected Offical and a Republican is, and my feeble brain just can't handle it. Website Twitter Facebook
Ep. 253 Givens on Violence
January 28, 2023 14:48 - 2 hours - 64.5 MBTyler Givens sits in with Sam and I to chat about 865 Academies, CON Law, KCSO recruiting, and of course Violence. I corner Tyler and force him to answer tough questions about his future in Knoxville politics and so much more. Tyler has 2 YouTube Channles focusing on Knoxville/Knox County East TN News Channel East Tn Police Channel, he's also active on Facebook, Instagram, and TicTok check out Almostt in Agreement on the Web, or Facebook
Ep. 252 Lundy Picks THAT fight
January 21, 2023 14:29 - 2 hours - 58.6 MBCommissioner Lundy will NOT be denigned and I love it. She is insisting KCSO be held to account for what happend between their officers and an employee of McAlister's deli. Sam and I make our feelings known on that story AND we explore my eutopia, the return of the "fair tax" is floating trough the US house and I try to explain it to Sam and much much more. Facebook Twitter Website
Ep. 251 New Year New Laws
January 14, 2023 14:36 - 2 hours - 55.7 MBHappy new year...again...so with a New Year means a new session in the Tennessee Legislature. Sam and I discuss a few bills already introduced including HB01 banning ALL care that would be considered 'gender affirming' HB03 making it more assult than assult depending on the victim, HB09 making drag illegal, as well as another atttmpt at legal weed. We chat about some moves the city is undertaking in the "animal welfare" department and a walking bridge thats more expensive than a baseball ...
Ep. 250 How many dogs you got
January 07, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBSam and I sit for a chat about a few pet ordinaces the City of Knoxville is considering, the federal house speaker votes, and privacy issues and so much more. Website Facebook Twitter
Ep. 249 Is the End Today
December 31, 2022 14:48 - 2 hours - 59.9 MBSam and I get together for the last time this year. We chat big events locally of the year and a few national. We hope your '22 wasnt terrible but hope more that '23 is the best year ever. Website Facebook Twitter
Ep. 248 Draging into Christmas
December 24, 2022 15:13 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBSo there's been a lot of talk about protecting kids from drag queens...I figured I'd talk to a kid about it...my main man Lil' E sits in for a chat about a 10 year olds perspective on the percivied harms associated with children and drag queens. We chat about it and honestly it was enlightening as a father and as a community member at large. We here at Almost in Agreement with the happiest of holidays and we'll be back for a new years eve show next week...stay warm, stay safe, and wil...
Ep. 247 Cocaine Bears Certificate of Need
December 17, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 71.6 MBSam and I sit down for a great chat, exploring Tennessee State Senetor Briggs current shake up with TN Right to Life, 2022's Cocaine Bear wandering downtown Knoxville, the value of streaming services, and a hot argument over the need for Certificates of Need for Tn helath Care options. Check us out online Website Facebook Twitter
Ep. 246 It's Always Grey area
December 09, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 63.2 MBSam and I convien for a chat about Fed policy, Brittny Griner, Sex change operations, super fans, medical bills and much more. Website, Twitter, Facebook
Ep. 245 More McAlisters
December 02, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 61 MBSam and I sit down and chat World Cup, both game play and politics and corruption that goes on in elite international sports. We dive back into the McAlasiters KCSO tiff and a further review of the Greyhound Bus terminal situation. Website Facebook Twitter
Ep. 244 Sams Back
November 26, 2022 16:50 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBAfter some schedule work Sam and I sit down to talk more drama on the KCSO vs. 15 year old fast food worker, the importance of non-profits, economics of UT Football, Federal mid-terms, Greyhound's non-bus station, and much more. We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Website, Facebook, Twitter
Ep. 243 A change of plans
November 22, 2022 15:00 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MBAnother, and hopefuly last, solo show, but I cover some perosnal issues I am having with KUB and the KCSO vs. McCalisters Drama as well as a special announcment. Be sure to like and subscribe, friend us on Facebook and follow on Twitter(if it's still around) and of course the website...
Ep. 242 Post election return of Trump
November 16, 2022 15:00 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBAnother lonley show of me ranting on about this and that. To be more specfic, Trump announced he has filed paperwork to run for President of the United States...again, and well that sucks...somehow I feel like Trump v Biden II is not likley to be a win for the rest of us...I recap some election results from right here in Knox County...spoiler alert nothing changed...I complain about my own inability to predict the 4 ballot items...and I try to offer a solution...a real actual factual soluti...
Ep. 241 Election Night
November 09, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 64.8 MBSam and I go live on YouTube for an election night special. We wait oh so patiently for results...and we finaly get some. Scott and Jesse from CompassKnox.com check in with on thier take on election night as well as a call from Knox Dems Chair Matt Shears. We attempt, and fail, to find the "how do we get more people" to vote problem and much more... Facebook Website Twitter
Ep. 240 Who needs co-hosts?
November 02, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBALL BY MYSELF....dont wanna be...ok so schedulings a pain in the ass so I ran solo...I break down my thoughts on all the races, early voting, who wins who loeses...test a new show idea...and rant about dudes in trucks...so go to the facebook page im asking YOU a question....dont forget the voters guide on the website...and we have the twitter too...
Ep. 239 Me and the Misses
October 26, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBMe and the Misses sit down and chat...she is by definition un-invovled with politics, particualry locally. I start solo with questions of "VOTER SUPPRESSION" in Tennesee...fake news!...ok not SOOOO fake news but not truth either. We chat about who my wife thinks is the best candidate for 18, a dive in to House of Dragons and so so so much more. Website Facebook Twitter
Ep. 238 Early Voting is upon us
October 19, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 59.8 MBOdd week so odd show...Ok regular show just odd recording time...Sam and I get together on a Monday so we wont have the news of the day for Tuesday...Sam and I chat about Ukraine, City Council, UT beating BAMA...stick around for possible the greatest Florida Man headline...every... Website Facebook Twitter
Ep. 237 No Pot Pardons
October 12, 2022 13:29 - 2 hours - 63.7 MBSo Ol' Joe Pardons no one for simple possetion...and that's a win. Sam and I chat on that, the war in Ukraine, Police Chief Noel's structural changes, a 'teach-in' at UT, Elaine Davis' "best schools in the nation" pac pitch and so so so much more. Website Facebook Twitter
Ep. 236 Life according to Brandon from Mizzou
October 05, 2022 17:58 - 2 hours - 66.5 MBSam and I sit down with a special guest, our very good freind from High School Brandon...We chat about all things current...ish. We talk about what we think is the problem with society, our thoughts on Ijams Drag event(now cancled), the Ukraine Russia craziness...and much more... Check us out on our website, Facebook, and Twitter
Ep. 235 Just cut down a tree
September 28, 2022 14:01 - 2 hours - 59.2 MBSam and I sit down with Tyler Givens to talk tree politics, national, and local happenings. We chat on Tylers attendace in a counter KKK protest, and much more. Website Facebook Twitter
Ep. 234 Ballot item review and more
September 21, 2022 18:45 - 2 hours - 61.5 MBSam and I sit down to cover the Ballot items 'explained' show(last episode with Becky Massey). We discuss what each item is, what it does, and I explore my thoughts on it. We chat about the KKK ralley schedule for Tazewell this weekend and a run through my lackluster UT experince. Stay tuned for more interviews with candidates and so much more Website Facebook Twitter
Ep. 233 Becky Massey and the Ballot Items
September 19, 2022 19:11 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBAs you all know we have 4 ballot items to vote upon on this Nov. 8 election. So, I brought in Senator Becky Massey to help us break them down for a clear understading. Check out our website and the '22 voters guide for links to other candidates and information or Facebook and Twitter.
Ep. 232 Rum Bar and Cash Bail in Chicago
September 14, 2022 13:55 - 2 hours - 57.9 MBSam and Max are in the room...and my goodness we went deep…I try a rum suggested by Mr. Jesse Mayshark of the Compass and I must admit I enjoyed it….BUT…this week we get down and dirty on Knoxville’s new most famous criminal mastermind and his arreste, Chicago is dumping cash bail systems, Alabama has figured out a new way to kill criminals, a special piraty annoucement and so so so so much more. Check us out on our website, Facebook, or Twitter
Ep. 231 Slow COVID recovery
September 07, 2022 16:50 - 2 hours - 68.9 MBOut of an abundance of caution Sam and Max call in again so I don't infect them with my funk...although I'm thinking Im clean...so all that to preface that we chat about people dying in Taco Bell bathrooms, the upcoming State and Federal elections...inflation at 5 Guys and more... Website Facebook Twitter
Ep. 230 Bryan Langan
September 06, 2022 19:13 - 56 minutes - 26 MBBryan is seeking Seat 7 for the State Senate of Tennessee. We chat all sorts of things from schools to abortions, Tennessee waterways, TWRA and much more. Find more on Bryan's website. Our website, Twitter, Facebook
Ep. 229 Amanda Collins
August 31, 2022 19:10 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBAmanda Collins is seeking seat 14 in the Tennessee House of Reps. We talk about her current run against incumbant Jason Zachary. Learn more about her on her website Check us out on our website, Facebook, and Twitter
Ep. 228 I finally got COVID
August 31, 2022 14:55 - 2 hours - 56.2 MBIt finally happened, after two and half years of taking very little in the way of percausions, I have contracted and am currently sick with COVID 19. I was starting to feel like there was something wrong with me, but alas I am now normal. All in all not too bad hopfully back to 100% soon, all that is to say that Sam and Max phone it in for their safty and we chat City Council stadium funding fights, angry arborists, student loan forgivness, teacher library catalogs and Max introduces his "...