Curmudgeon's Corner
885 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratingsA weekly current events podcast where the hosts discuss whatever is hot in the news each week.
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2024-04-19: Mister Meter
April 21, 2024 22:10 - 2 hours - 97.8 MBOn this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, the big topics for Sam and Ivan are Trump stuff and Congress stuff. You probably could have guessed that. What else would it be? But they also talk couches and charging tables. And this week's movie is the 1995 version of Escape to Witch Mountain. Enjoy! Show Details: Recorded 2024-04-19 Length this week 2:02:03 (0:01:01-0:37:59) But First Couches Charging Cables Movie: Escape to Witch Mountain (1995) (0:39:02-1:25:43) Trump Stuff NY Jury Selection ...
2024-04-13: It's Pouring
April 15, 2024 13:57 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBThis week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan has travel issues, so Sam is joined by occasional guest cohost Ed. They cover the Iran/Israel developments as the big actual news story of the week, but they also talk taxes, and climate change, tech advancements, and ebooks. And this week's movie is Divergent from 2014. So that's that. Show Details: Recorded 2024-04-13 Length this week 1:26:55 (0:01:59-0:43:20) But First Supplements Climate and Coffee Tech Advances Movie: Divergent (2014) eBoo...
2024-04-06: Baguettes and Butter
April 08, 2024 13:33 - 1 hour - 94 MBOn this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan and Sam do the routine discussion of Trump's current legal and financial woes. The other major newsy topic for the first time in a long time is the situation in Gaza. But before these things, a discussion of unexpected AI generated nudity, the phenomenon of cultural flattening between generations, and a look at the movie "Knock Down the House". Show Details: Recorded 2024-04-06 Length this week 1:57:16 (0:00:54-0:41:49) But First Unexpected AI Nudi...
2024-03-29: Under Rider
April 01, 2024 13:45 - 1 hour - 95 MBThis week on Curmudgeon's Corner Sam and Ivan talk about Trump's money and legal woes as well as more general discussion of Election 2024. But also shorter hits on DeSantis vs Disney, NBC vs McDaniel, dealing with holidays that aren't work holidays, V for Vendetta, and more! Show Details: Recorded 2024-03-29 Length this week 1:58:32 (0:01:17-0:24:01) But First Unofficial Work Holidays Movie: V for Vendetta (2006) (0:25:03-0:56:54) Trump Stuff Money Stuff Legal Stuff (0:57:38-1:30:4...
2024-03-23: Go With Dumb
March 25, 2024 03:14 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBOn 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 Shenanigan...
2024-03-16: Thumbs Northeast
March 16, 2024 23:57 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBThis 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 ...
2024-03-08: Like it or Not
March 11, 2024 18:01 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBOn 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:...
2024-03-01: Longittivity
March 03, 2024 23:42 - 1 hour - 78 MBThis 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) Mov...
2024-02-23: Was Specific
February 26, 2024 10:41 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBOn 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 Russia...
2024-02-17: Cuhnick Shun Fit
February 19, 2024 16:35 - 2 hours - 118 MBThis 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...
2024-02-10: Hop on the Hubway
February 12, 2024 16:38 - 2 hours - 110 MBOn 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: R...
2024-02-03: Genre of Expertise
February 05, 2024 14:53 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBThis 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 J...
2024-01-27: Outside Of This Donut Structure
January 29, 2024 14:20 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBOn 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...
2024-01-20: Secretary of Toast
January 22, 2024 19:31 - 1 hour - 87 MBThis 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'...
2024-01-13: The Perils of Eyes
January 15, 2024 15:18 - 1 hour - 95 MBOn 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 Gl...
2024-01-06: 2023 Predictions Review
January 08, 2024 18:56 - 2 hours - 115 MBThis 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) Internation...
2023-12-30: 2024 Predictions Show
January 01, 2024 01:04 - 2 hours - 138 MBOn 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:...
2023-12-23: Make An Egg
December 24, 2023 19:04 - 2 hours - 101 MBThis 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: ...
2023-12-16: Two Different Animals
December 18, 2023 16:58 - 2 hours - 105 MBOn 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-...
2023-12-09: Is It A Horse?
December 11, 2023 14:45 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThis 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 S...
2023-12-02: Still Here
December 04, 2023 18:14 - 2 hours - 97.6 MBOn 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 ...
2023-11-25: Is That A Euphemism?
November 27, 2023 14:37 - 2 hours - 110 MBThis 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 ...
2023-11-18: Mooing and Beeping
November 20, 2023 04:35 - 2 hours - 110 MBOn 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 Galax...
2023-11-11: Iridium Things
November 12, 2023 22:57 - 2 hours - 99.4 MBThis 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: Bon...
2023-11-04: Lovable Frog
November 06, 2023 13:01 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBOn 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 Is...
2023-10-28: Filler Words
October 30, 2023 13:45 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBThis 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 Isr...
2023-10-20: Meticulously Produced
October 23, 2023 10:38 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBOn 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 L...
2023-10-14: Expecting the Call
October 14, 2023 23:57 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBThis 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...
2023-10-07: X in the Thing
October 08, 2023 23:49 - 2 hours - 119 MBOn 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...
2023-09-30: Holding It Wrong
October 02, 2023 10:07 - 2 hours - 107 MBThis 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 ...
2023-09-22: Profiles in Ignorance
September 24, 2023 01:58 - 2 hours - 99.1 MBOn 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 ...
2023-09-16: Flexibility Paradigm
September 17, 2023 20:22 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBThis 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 Governme...
2023-09-09: Automatic Truth
September 09, 2023 22:09 - 2 hours - 100 MBOn 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 (...
2023-09-01: Control F
September 04, 2023 23:47 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBThis 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 Ozempi...
2023-08-26: Red Alert
August 27, 2023 01:54 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBOn this week's Curmudgeon's Corner Sam and Ivan discuss alcohol, caffeine, and other substances of interest. Plus Prigozhin's eventful flight, moon related stuff, and what happens when you stay at one company a long time. Oh, what is that you say? What about the politics? OK. Fine. They also hit the Republican presidential debate, signs of Trump weakness, and some updates on all the Trump legal cases. Happy? Show Details: Recorded 2023-08-26 Length this week 1:54:10 (0:00:00-0:02:10) Co...
2023-08-18: Little Trap Doors
August 20, 2023 03:58 - 1 hour - 93 MBThis week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan do the Trump thing, cause there isn't really a choice, is there? Sometimes it would be nice to ignore it, but it really is important. Other than that, another review of the goings on in text based social media, discussion of the current wave of hype around AI, Ivan talks books, and Sam talks power tools. Which Sam should not be using. Nope. Show Details: Recorded 2023-08-18 Length this week 1:56:02 (0:01:15-0:35:58) But First Ivan on Busin...
2023-08-11: Quicker Slower
August 13, 2023 01:18 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBOn this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan returns from his extended absence to join Sam once again. They start out with recapping the dramatic events that kept Ivan away, followed by a book review before jumping into politics with all four feet. On that side they have climate change, the latest Trump news, implications of the Ohio ballot results, and finally worries about political violence. And that be that. Show Details: Recorded 2023-08-11 Length this week 1:54:57 (0:00:00-0:02:23) Co...
2023-08-05: Early Maypril
August 07, 2023 16:51 - 2 hours - 102 MBThis week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan was supposed to be back. But his computer exploded or something, so he wasn't. So Sam toughed it out to do a mostly solo show. The solo part was 100% on Trump's latest set of indictments in DC and looking at that from a variety of angles. For the last segment though, Alex joins in to talk about one of his latest projects via a broken microphone. Show Details: Recorded 2023-08-05 Length this week 2:07:39 (0:01:48-0:05:14) Intro (0:08:04-0:43:32) In...
2023-07-29: Femur Actually
July 30, 2023 02:04 - 1 hour - 95 MBFor the second week in a row, Ivan is on vacation. So this time Ed joins Sam for the show. As is traditional, when there is a guest cohost, the guest picks the topics. For this week, Ed chose the writer/actor strikes, RFK Jr., the latest Trump charges, and some changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. All good choices! Woo! Show Details: Recorded 2023-07-29 Length this week 1:58:37 (0:01:15-0:29:38) Writer/Actor Strikes (0:31:22-1:07:12) RFK Jr. (1:08:15-1:31:12) New Trump Cha...
2023-07-21: Too Many Hamburgers
July 22, 2023 23:42 - 2 hours - 100 MBThis week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan is marooned on some island somewhere, so Bruce joins Sam to do the show, and picks the topics! They discuss Bruce's involvement in a local planning commission, the Durham Report, Threads vs Twitter, and the latest on the origins of Covid. Will you be able to tell the difference from Ivan? Tune in and find out. Show Details: Recorded 2023-07-21 Length this week 2:04:55 (0:00:54-0:27:54) Planning Commission (0:28:58-0:57:40) Durham Report (0:58:30-...
2023-07-15: Chicken Fish
July 16, 2023 19:42 - 2 hours - 107 MBOn this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan's main theme is climate change. Starting with gas milage, then on to how humans have responded to the challenge. Of course there is much more! On the serious side: Russia, Ukraine, Inflation, the Economy, and the impacts on Election 2024. On the less serious side: a couple of books, thoughts on cheese sandwiches, and this podcast now has transcripts! Yay! Show Details: Recorded 2023-07-15 Length this week 2:13:57 (0:02:00-0:49:59) But Fir...
2023-07-08: The Glum Show
July 09, 2023 04:29 - 2 hours - 103 MBIn a rare no politics show, this week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan spend the biggest part of the show talking about the wacky world of text based social media. Twitter. BlueSky. Mastodon. And of course the big newcomer, Threads. But also a couple movie reviews, a failed fireworks show, and thoughts on Return To Office. Plus timezones, lava cake, and even a little bit on Haiti. A full show! Show Details: Recorded 2023-07-08 Length this week 2:08:50 (0:01:46-0:34:27) But First Ti...
2023-07-01: Totally Socko
July 03, 2023 01:58 - 2 hours - 110 MBOn this week's Curmudgeon's Corner Sam and Ivan have as their main topics Russia and SCOTUS. On Russia a followup on the short lived rebellion and the possible ramifications for what comes next. On SCOTUS a run down on the major cases decided in the last week of the term. Before that, the fun stuff, like talking about tipping, and of course another movie review. Show Details: Recorded 2023-07-01 Length this week 2:16:55 (0:00:51-0:36:33) But First Time is Moving Tipping Prompts Movie...
2023-06-24: Moist and Chewy
June 25, 2023 02:08 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBThis week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan react to the start of the coup attempt in Russia, which was still in its early hours as the show was recorded. The other big topic was the OceanGate submersible incident, which, surprisingly, was actually the 3rd time this podcast has discussed OceanGate, not the 1st. Before both of these though, reviews of two movies! Show Details: Recorded 2023-06-24 Length this week 1:43:42 (0:00:28-0:30:19) But First Movie: Star Trek: The Motion Pictur...
2023-06-17: Skip Forward
June 19, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 95 MBOn this week's Curmudgeon's Corner the main serious topic is of course the 2nd Indictment of Donald Trump, and that is the bulk of the show. But of course this show being what this show is, first Ivan talks about vacations, buying a new car, and Apple CarPlay, and then Sam reviews an old movie. But they get to the Trump stuff eventually! Show Details: Recorded 2023-06-17 Length this week 1:58:38 (0:00:20-0:44:49) But First Vacation Costs Ivan bought a car Movie: Mr. Smith Goes to Was...
2023-06-09: For A Living
June 10, 2023 22:19 - 2 hours - 98.6 MBThis week on Curmudgeon's Corner: Trump is indicted! Again! So of course Sam and Ivan discuss that, although this was recorded before the text of the indictment was unsealed. Aside from that, discussion of the new Apple eyeThing, or whatever it is called. Plus a movie review, some nostalgia about old tech, and more! Show Details: Recorded 2023-06-09 Length this week 2:03:01 (0:00:59-0:02:54) Cold Open (0:03:16-0:40:59) But First Old Tech Nostalgia Ivan is Busy Movie: The Royal Tenen...
2023-06-03: Smell the Flowers
June 05, 2023 00:39 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBOn this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Ivan is out again, so Ed joins Sam on the show. The news driven topics are Biden's pattern of wins and the reports of recordings of Trump implicating himself further on the documents case. But we also have a movie review, some talk about running, and discussion on home ownership and a teaching success in Mississippi. Show Details: Recorded 2023-06-03 Length this week 1:37:48 (0:00:22-0:20:28) Cheetah Running and Walking Movie: Low Blow (1986) (0:22...
2023-05-27: Amount of Early
May 27, 2023 23:50 - 2 hours - 103 MBThis week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan discuss the Republican Presidential contenders and the Debt Ceiling situation as the 'newsie' topics. But that's not all! Ivan discusses his son's 5th grade graduation and Britney Griner's return to the WNBA. Meanwhile Sam reviews an old kid's movie, and talks about returning to the office. Show Details: Recorded 2023-05-27 Length this week 2:08:39 (0:00:00-0:06:57) Cold Open (0:07:18-0:42:21) Washington Manu's Graduation Movie: The Grea...
2023-05-20: Assume the Position
May 20, 2023 23:25 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBOn this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan start out talking about YouTube TV and the movie Tolkien from 2019. After that they get more serious with discussion of Diane Feinstein's situation in the Senate, if Republicans in red states are overreaching and causing a backlash, how the debt limit talks are going, and Montana's TikTok ban. A nice variety as usual. Listen in! Show Details: Recorded 2023-05-20 Length this week 1:56:15 (0:00:49-0:30:31) Onesies YouTube TV Movie: Tolkie...
2023-05-13: Health or Death
May 14, 2023 18:36 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBThis week on Curmudgeon's Corner, our fearless cohost Ivan had bad internet, so Sam does one of his infamous solo shows. Of course he talks about Trump stuff, but also the debt limit, and the end of the Covid Emergency. On the lighter side there are reviews of a book (Life, the Universe, and Everything) and a TV show (Better Call Saul). So there you go. Show Details: Recorded 2023-05-13 Length this week 1:51:56 (0:00:53-0:21:40) First Book: Life the Universe and Everything (1982) TV: ...