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100 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsChad Smart spends time each week sharing his thoughts on the world, the country, travel, entertainment, and hockey.
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Positive Cynicism EP. 112: The End is the Beginning
October 01, 2019 10:42 - 1 second - 1 ByteAfter two years and nine months, the weekly Positive Cynicism podcasts are coming to an end on the Jittery Monkey Podcast Network. After a year and a half of having rotating co-hosts, the decision to move the shows to the Positive Cynicism Podcast Network has been made in an attempt to better brand the shows. […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 112: The End is the Beginning appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 111: Wonder Why; Georgia Satellites/Dan Baird
September 24, 2019 08:00 - 1 second - 112 MBYou got a little change in your pocket, going jing-a-ling-a-ling? Following up last months twofer, @chadsmart and @MikeDeKalb are back for another one-two punch of One Hit Wonders starting with the Georgia Satellites band’s hit of 1987 and ending with their lead singer Dan Baird’s solo hit of 1993. How did a southern rock band […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 111: Wonder Why; Georgia Satellites/Dan Baird appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 110: Debate Me
September 17, 2019 08:00 - 1 second - 72.4 MBWith another Democratic Debate in the books, @chadsmart and Brandon Cooley are back to discuss their take away from what was said and who didn’t get a say due to controversial qualification standards. Not only do they discuss the perceived front runners and the most shocking (and disappointing) omissions from the debate stage, they also […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 110: Debate Me appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 109: The NFL’s Broken Moral Compass
September 10, 2019 08:00 - 1 second - 1 ByteWith the 100th NFL season starting @chadsmart and Eric Bennett take time before kick off to discuss the way troubled players are rewarded with big money contracts. Using Antonio Brown’s cross country transition from Oakland to New England as a starting point, they debate what players would have to do for management and fans to […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 109: The NFL’s Broken Moral Compass appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 108: Random Discussions
September 03, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 1 ByteAs Hurricane Dorian had Florida in its sights, @TheTravisYates was busy prepping his house to withstand the storm and trying to keep his family safe. Since he was unavailable to co-host his regular monthly episode of Positive Cynicism, @chadsmart recruited @my123cents host and one half of the newly crowned Stride Pro Wrestling tag team champions, […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 108: Random Discussions appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 107: Wonder Why; Kajagoogoo and Limahl
August 27, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteFor the first time in the history of the Wonder Why series, we’re looking a two One Hit Wonders. Kajagoogoo hit the charts in 1983 with the single “Too Shy.” Two years later, after being fired from the band, Limahl charted with the theme song to the film, “The Neverending Story.” @chadsmart and @MikeDeKalb break […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 107: Wonder Why; Kajagoogoo and Limahl appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 106: Hunting for Answers
August 20, 2019 13:44 - 1 hour - 1 ByteDoes an artist or a company have a moral responsibility regarding the content they release to the mass public? Universal Pictures recently cancelled the release of the motion picture “The Hunt” due to mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton. On this episode, @chadsmart and @TheTravisYates discuss their opinions on Universal’s decision and if it’s […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 106: Hunting for Answers appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 105: Too Much Information
August 13, 2019 08:00 - 51 minutes - 1 ByteThe age of the internet has provided easy access to more information than is probably necessary. This is true when it comes to pop culture. @chadsmart and Eric Bennett discuss growing up prior to the internet when you’d find out about a movie by seeing a trailer in the theater a few months before the […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 105: Too Much Information appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 104: Cynical Politics
August 07, 2019 10:20 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBAnother month, another round of trying to make sense of the political landscape. Originally the discussion was to center around the second Democratic debate and President Trump’s tweets regarding Baltimore and Representative Elijah Cummings. Unfortunately, that recording was unusable due to bad audio. After fixing the issue and re-recording two days later, the conversation focused […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 104: Cynical Politics appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » ...
Positive Cynicism EP. 103: Wonder Why; Len
July 30, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteIt’s the last stop on the throwback to 1999 month of Positive Cynicism. Jumping in the time machine, @chadsmart and @MikeDeKalb head to great white north to check out a brother and sister who team up with a hip hop crew. The group known as Len burst onto the scene in the summer/fall of 1999 […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 103: Wonder Why; Len appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 102: Everything’s Racist
July 23, 2019 11:08 - 1 hour - 1 ByteJuly was supposed to be a month of reflection on 1999. This week, the time machine got jammed from all the political news coming out of Washington. Instead of going back to see what lessons could be learned from 1999 for today’s political scene, @chadsmart and Brandon Cooley simply try to make sense of everything […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 102: Everything’s Racist appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 101: 1999 Cinema
July 16, 2019 08:00 - 50 minutes - 1 ByteReflecting on 1999 and how it has shaped 2019 continues with a look at the movies of 1999 and how some of the biggest films of that year helped shape the current state of cinema today. Using Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace as a jumping off point, @chadsmart and Eric Bennett trace the […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 101: 1999 Cinema appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 100: Wrestling with 1999
July 09, 2019 08:00 - 56 minutes - 1 ByteWe’ve reached 100 episodes!! Since it’s a milestone episode, @chadsmart has invited @my123cents host @kevinhunsperger to fill in on co-host. Together they discuss professional wrestling scene of 1999 and the similarities to the professional landscape in 2019. Where there once was WWF, WCW and ECW, now there is WWE, AEW with Impact/ROH/MLW fighting for third […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 100: Wrestling with 1999 appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism 99: Looking back at 1999
July 02, 2019 10:39 - 1 hour - 90 MBJuly 2019 on the Positive Cynicism podcast is all about celebrating the 20th anniversary of 1999. The first episode examines the social events of the year as well as events of the ’90s as a whole that led to 1999. In a bit of shocking revelation for @chadsmart, the 90’s saw the rise in cynical […] The post Positive Cynicism 99: Looking back at 1999 appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 98: Wonder Why; Skee Lo
June 25, 2019 08:04 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThis month on Wonder Why, @chadsmart and @MikeDeKalb hit the Santa Monica Pier for some skeeball while discussing the Wishfulness of Skee Lo’s 1995 hit. While Skee Lo may have wished he was taller, a baller, or he had a rabbit in a hat with a bat, maybe he should have wished for more success […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 98: Wonder Why; Skee Lo appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 97: Play Gloria
June 18, 2019 09:54 - 1 hour - 1 ByteDeviating from the normal schedule, instead of talking Politics this week, @chadsmart is joined by @MikeDeKalb for a discussion about the 2019 NHL Champion St. Louis Blues and their theme song “Gloria.” After completing the Quest for All 31 NHL Arenas in March with a game in Boston, Chad and Mike returned to TD Gardens […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 97: Play Gloria appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 96: Bingeing and Purging Television
June 11, 2019 08:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBIn the age of easily watching episode after episode of a TV show, binge watching has become an almost preferable method of viewing. On this episode of Positive Cynicism, @chadsmart and Eric Bennett discuss their habits with binge watching as well as the effects watching so much TV at once has on their viewing. www.jitterymonkey.comwww.positivecynicism.comwww.my123cents.com […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 96: Bingeing and Purging Television appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Netw...
Positive Cynicism EP. 95: Sports and Role Models
June 04, 2019 09:37 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBWhy do we as a society value athletes and celebrities as role models? Is this idolization warranted or unjust expectation? On this episode of Positive Cynicism, @chadsmart and @TheTravisYates examine how athletes with discipline or criminal records get rewarded with new contracts. How fans still cheer for athletes despite their off field antics and try […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 95: Sports and Role Models appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 94: Wonder Why; Carl Douglas
May 28, 2019 11:05 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBEveryone was podcast listening. The latest edition of Wonder Why goes back in time to the early 1970s to a time when dance clubs were popular and martial arts were experiencing a rise in popularity. Combining these two elements, Jamaican singer/songwriter Carl Douglas created a chart topping smash with the song “Kung Fu Fighting.” Hosts […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 94: Wonder Why; Carl Douglas appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 93: Poli-ticked Off
May 22, 2019 01:47 - 1 second - 64.9 MB*There is some static in portions of the audio. Hope it’s not too distracting.* Before recording this episode which focuses on politics, host @chadsmart came to the realization that due to the political climate, he didn’t want to talk politics. What’s the point? Our political discourse is so fractured that the idea of having a […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 93: Poli-ticked Off appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 92: Cinematic Universes
May 15, 2019 01:17 - 48 minutes - 1 ByteAfter ten years, Marvel has completed the most ambitious story in cinematic history. Over the course of 22 movies, Marvel has taken some lesser known superheroes and crafted a roughly 50 hour story using six different main characters. Marvel isn’t the only franchise breaking the traditional celluloid story telling method. Warner Bros. and DC have […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 92: Cinematic Universes appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 91: Time to Reboot
May 07, 2019 07:00 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBInspired by the awesome YouTube series, “Cobra Kai,” this episode of Positive Cynicism was originally set to discuss recent film and televisions reboots and revivals. Unscripted conversations though have a way of taking on a life of their own. While @chadsmart and @TheTravisYates start off talking what shows they’d like to see brought into the […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 91: Time to Reboot appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 90: Music Biopics
May 02, 2019 02:09 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWith the recent success of “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Rocketman” soon to hit theaters, @chadsmart and @MikeDeKalb take a break from overanalyzing one hit wonders to warm up their singing voices and break down the musical biopic genre. From “The Buddy Holly Story,” “La Bamba” and “Amadeus” to “Selena,” “8 Mile” and “The Dirt,” Chad and […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 90: Music Biopics appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 89: Talk About the Report …. Mueller …. Mueller.
April 23, 2019 10:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBLike an episode of Game of Thrones, a month in the world of politics offers a lot of ground to cover. On this episode of Positive Cynicism, @chadsmart and Brandon Cooley try to break down most of the major moments of the last month. Starting with the eagerly anticipated Mueller Report, Chad and Brandon discuss […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 89: Talk About the Report …. Mueller …. Mueller. appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 88: All 31 NHL Arenas
April 16, 2019 11:06 - 1 second - 1 ByteAs the 2019 NHL playoffs heat up, this special episode of Positive Cynicism covers all 31 teams of the National Hockey League. From October 2013 to March 2019, @chadsmart and @MikeDeKalb traveled the United States and Canada in order to see a game in every NHL arena. After completing their journey in Boston, Mike solicited […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 88: All 31 NHL Arenas appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 87: Overrated Movies
April 09, 2019 11:24 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBLast month @chadsmart and Eric Bennett discussed some of their favorite films they feel are underappreciated. This month, they do a 180 degree flip and go for movies they feel are overrated. What constitutes the criteria for a film to be overrated? Are there beloved classics Chad and Eric don’t feel are worthy of the […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 87: Overrated Movies appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 86: Is Baseball a Dying Sport?
April 02, 2019 10:56 - 1 second - 1 ByteThe 2019 baseball season is underway and the biggest question besides will the San Diego Chicken run for President is, is baseball a dying sport? On this episode of Positive Cynicism, @chadsmart and @thetravisyates offer up their views on baseball’s seemingly waning popularity. From their childhood fondness for the game to their current feelings, Chad […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 86: Is Baseball a Dying Sport? appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 85: Wonder Why; Saving Jane
March 26, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteOn this edition of Wonder Why, @chadsmart and @MikeDeKalb travel back to 2006. Once there the question changes from why did Saving Jane only have one hit to how to did Saving Jane manage to crack a chart dominated by hip-hop, R&B and without the aid of anyone guesting on their track. Saving Jane hailed […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 85: Wonder Why; Saving Jane appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 84: Political Theater
March 19, 2019 11:36 - 45 minutes - 62 MBAnother busy month in the political spectrum. More Democrats enter the race for 2020. A former “controversial” CNN Democrat joins Fox News. Colorado’s Governor wants to change who gets the state’s electoral votes and in a shocking turn of events, some college students didn’t get into college based solely on their merits. Brandon Cooley joins […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 84: Political Theater appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 83: Underappreciated Movies
March 13, 2019 10:59 - 1 second - 1 ByteWith Oscar season behind us, @chadsmart and Eric Bennett turn their attention to movies they feel fly under the radar. Picking five movies each from their libraries, they discuss films that have had an impact on their lives but feel few people have seen. From all night scavenger hunts to high sea adventures. Low budget […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 83: Underappreciated Movies appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 82: Tribute to Corey Haim
March 05, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteAs a fan of 1980s cinema, March 10, 2009 was a dark day. That was the day former teen star Corey Haim died. For this edition of Positive Cynicism, @chadsmart and Travis (@PopCultIQ) Yates pay tribute to one of their favorites actors. From his early roles in Firstborn and Lucas to the classic three films […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 82: Tribute to Corey Haim appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 81: Wonder Why; Scritti Politti
February 26, 2019 12:39 - 1 second - 1 ByteTime to jump back into the time machine and examine another One Hit Wonder* from the ’80s. This month @chadsmart and @MikeDeKalb break down the career of English band Scritti Politti. Hitting the U.S. charts in late 1985 with The Perfect Way, Scritti Politti were poised to follow up their British success. Or so it […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 81: Wonder Why; Scritti Politti appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 80: Who Wants to be President?
February 19, 2019 09:00 - 1 second - 89.4 MBIt’s been a whirlwind month since the last Political edition of Positive Cynicism. Since then, we’ve had more politicians declare their candidacy for President, a group of high school students accused of racism on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, a TV star who may or may not have been attacked in a racist/homophobic hate […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 80: Who Wants to be President? appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 79: Realism vs. Escapism
February 12, 2019 09:00 - 53 minutes - 1 BytePart of the appeal of pop culture is ability to suspend disbelief and escape reality. In this episode of Positive Cynicism, @chadsmart and Eric Bennett discuss falling in love with film due to the escapist nature of the blockbuster film vs. the realism of adult aimed films (no, not those adult films). As the 2019 […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 79: Realism vs. Escapism appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 78: The Fire’s Still Burning
February 05, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteHarry Truman, Doris Day, Red China, Johnnie RaySouth Pacific, Walter Winchell, Joe DiMaggio Joe McCarthy, Richard Nixon, Studebaker, televisionNorth Korea, South Korea, Marilyn Monroe Thirty years ago, Billy Joel gave a crash course in history with his song “We Didn’t Start the Fire.” A lot has happened since then. In this episode of Positive Cynicism, […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 78: The Fire’s Still Burning appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 77: Wonder Why; Tracey Ullman
January 29, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThe latest edition of Wonder Why features an artist whose musical career was short-lived due to a more successful television career. That’s not really a spoiler given the prolific nature of Tracey Ullman’s body of work over the past thirty years. Taking her comedic career out of consideration, could Tracey Ullman’s musical career lasted beyond […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 77: Wonder Why; Tracey Ullman appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 76: Talking Politics (No arguing/screaming/blaming allowed)
January 22, 2019 09:00 - 59 minutes - 1 ByteWhat does everyone like to talk and listen to people talk about? Politics, of course. With the government shut down and a day before @chadsmart embarks on a trip to Washington D.C., he is joined by Brandon Cooley to discuss current political events. Chad and Brandon try to show that people with differing views can […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 76: Talking Politics (No arguing/screaming/blaming allowed) appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 75: The Cost of Fun
January 15, 2019 09:00 - 56 minutes - 1 ByteFor their first episode of 2019, @chadsmart and Eric Bennett start the show discussing Eric’s most anticipated films of 2019. From there, Chad explains how the cost of going to the movies keeps him away from the theater which leads to a bigger discussion regarding the price of extracurricular activies. The post Positive Cynicism EP. 75: The Cost of Fun appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
POSITIVE CYNICISM EP. 74: POP CULTURE RANDOMNESS
January 08, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteNew year, new Positive Cynicism. On this edition, @chadsmart and Travis (@PopCultIQ) Yates take on a random assortment of topics. The show starts with a tribute to legendary wrestling announcer “Mean” Gene Okerlund. From there, Chad and Travis “spin the wheel to make the deal.” Topics are chosen at random. Neither knows what topics are […] The post POSITIVE CYNICISM EP. 74: POP CULTURE RANDOMNESS appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
POSITIVE CYNICISM EP. 73: WONDER WHY; MTV NOSTALGIA
December 31, 2018 09:15 - 1 hour - 1 ByteAs 2018 comes to a close, @chadsmart and @MikeDeKalb take a break from the normal Wonder Why formula as the month of nostalgia on Positive Cynicism continues. From discussing their first albums and concerts to their memories of Mtv, Chad and Mike stroll down the musical memory lane. The post POSITIVE CYNICISM EP. 73: WONDER WHY; MTV NOSTALGIA appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
POSITIVE CYNICISM EP. 72: WRESTLING WITH NOSTALGIA
December 25, 2018 07:00 - 56 minutes - 1 ByteIt’s a Christmas miracle. Continuing the @JitteryMonkey holiday crossover event, @kevinhunsperger joins @chadsmart to continue the Positive Cynicism month of nostalgia to discuss how and why they’re fans of professional wrestling. Starting with their earliest memories of wrestling and going through their thoughts on the current state of wrestling, Kevin and Chad touch on favorite […] The post POSITIVE CYNICISM EP. 72: WRESTLING WITH NOSTALGIA appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Netw...
POSITIVE CYNICISM EPISODE 71: QUESTION EVERYTHING – ROB KUGLER
December 18, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteHey there. Greg Mehochko here. I’m taking over Positive Cynicism for one episode. RELAX! Chad Smart and Mike “The Hockey Transplant” DeKalb will be back next time for their WONDER WHY series. This is a return of Question Everything. Meet Rob Kugler. He’s been a longtime friend of mine. He has done a lot in […] The post POSITIVE CYNICISM EPISODE 71: QUESTION EVERYTHING – ROB KUGLER appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
POSITIVE CYNICISM EP. 70: NON-TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS MOVIES
December 11, 2018 09:00 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBYippie Ki Yay Mister Falcon. In this installment of “Culture Popped*” @chadsmart and guest host Eric Bennett exmine some movies that are non-traditional Christmas offerings. What is Shane Black’s obsession with the holiday season? Would you want Steve Martin on the other end of the phone if you were calling a suicide prevention hotline? Is […] The post POSITIVE CYNICISM EP. 70: NON-TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS MOVIES appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism EP. 69: Feeling Nostalgic
December 04, 2018 09:00 - 1 second - 1 Byte‘Tis the holiday season and with it comes the feelings of nostalgia. On this episode of Positive Cynicism, @chadsmart and Travis Yates (@PopCultIQ) discuss why nostalgia conjures strong feelings. From the simple pleasures of our youth to the yearning for how things used to be, what is the driving force for nostalgia? Not only in […] The post Positive Cynicism EP. 69: Feeling Nostalgic appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
Positive Cynicism Ep. 68: Wonder Why; Sly Fox
November 27, 2018 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBThis month on Wonder Why, Chad “Limited Effort” Smart and Mike “Rabbit Hole” DeKalb attempt to talk about Sly Fox’s 1986 hit “Let’s Go All The Way” and figure out why the duo of “Mudbone” Cooper and Michael “Not Hector” Camacho didn’t find success with any follow up singles. Breaking down the history of Sly […] The post Positive Cynicism Ep. 68: Wonder Why; Sly Fox appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
POSITIVE CYNICISM EP. 67: POLITICALAMITY – INAUGURATION
November 22, 2018 08:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBIt’s the holiday season and what goes better with the holidays then a discussion about politics? @chadsmart invites political junkie Brandon Cooley to the show for a new series called Politicalamity. While covering a wide array of political topics, Chad and Brandon show that it’s possible to have a reasonable, friendly conversation even when you […] The post POSITIVE CYNICISM EP. 67: POLITICALAMITY – INAUGURATION appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
POSITIVE CYNICISM EP. 66: JUDGING THE POP CULTURE PAST
November 13, 2018 11:53 - 1 second - 84.2 MBContinuing the discussion from EP. 65: Judging the Past, @chadsmart is joined by once again by Eric Bennett to discuss using standards and morals of 2018 when viewing movies from the past. Is it fair to label teen comedies from the ’80s as sex crimes on film? Is it acceptable to write off derogatory speech […] The post POSITIVE CYNICISM EP. 66: JUDGING THE POP CULTURE PAST appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
POSITIVE CYNICISM EP. 65: JUDGING THE PAST THROUGH THE EYES OF TODAY
November 06, 2018 08:00 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBShould the past be held to the standards of today? That’s the topic @chadsmart and Travis Yates (@PopCultIQ) tackle in this installment of Positive Cynicism. While attending PolitiCon 2018, Chad heard a panelist talking about immigration and criticizing the evil white men who conquered America. This got Chad to thinking if Christopher Columbus hadn’t “discovered” […] The post POSITIVE CYNICISM EP. 65: JUDGING THE PAST THROUGH THE EYES OF TODAY appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Net...
POSITIVE CYNICISM EP. 64: WONDER WHY; THE PARTY
October 31, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteStrike up the band cause we’re getting The Party started on the latest edition of Positive Cynicism’s monthly series Wonder Why. @chadsmart and @MikeDeKalb break out the festive hats (or are those mouse ears) to discuss the pop group The Party’s biggest hit and career. Formed by members of the new Mickey Mouse Club, The […] The post POSITIVE CYNICISM EP. 64: WONDER WHY; THE PARTY appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cynicism.
POSITIVE CYNICISM EP. 63: RUNNING WITH DEPRESSION
October 29, 2018 06:00 - 1 second - 37.2 MBA special bonus edition of Positive Cynicism this week. @chadsmart after running his first half-marathon talks with @kevinhunsperger (a veteran of multiple 5Ks, a couple half-marathons and a full marathon) about the experience. During their conversation, chad talks about his reasoning for doing the half-marathon at his age and with no prior running experience, the […] The post POSITIVE CYNICISM EP. 63: RUNNING WITH DEPRESSION appeared first on Jittery Monkey Podcasting Network » Positive Cy...