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Sadly Lacking Radio

746 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 47 ratings

Booted off community radio in 2010.

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The Four Agreements

May 07, 2018 05:29 - 1 hour - 64 MB

Mark asks The Miserable Bastard advice on how to handle a confrontation at a restaurant. This leads to a discussion about potatoe salad and throwing a book in the sewer. We also debate MJ vs LJ vs Kobe (will be released later this week). Support the show - grab your #SadlyLackingPremium sub today ----> http://www.podbean.com/premium-signup/jf62q-4bef7/Sadly+Lacking+Radio we'll definitely e-mail you shows if this ends in August!

My family disrespects lunch

April 30, 2018 08:27 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

Mark had a great trip to California but was surprised at his family's total disregard for lunch. Jonathan feels bad for Josh Allen. This leads to a discussion about how awful it must be to be raised in the era of social media. We also discuss 'The dumb person tax' in Japan. This Friday is #SadlyLackingPremium. Grab your sub today----> http://www.podbean.com/premium-signup/jf62q-4bef7/Sadly+Lacking+Radio  

The Dinner Party

April 16, 2018 10:41 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

Jonathan attends a rather strange dinner party. Mark is concerned about the welfare of his new employee. July is the Maginot Line: http://www.podbean.com/premium-signup/jf62q-4bef7/Sadly+Lacking+Radio. 

The Theory of Relativity

March 30, 2018 02:04 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

Mark recaps his Florida trip - this leads to a discussion about relativity. Mark also tells the story about how he was attacked by an animal at work. Next week is Sadly Lacking Premium - on the show, Jonathan tells the story about how a deer destroyed his dad's office. Next free show will be released April 9. Please support the show - Donate or buy premium today: http://www.podbean.com/premium-signup/jf62q-4bef7/Sadly+Lacking+Radio. 

Happiness in Florida

March 23, 2018 03:48 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

Jason Veazey comes through with a classic new intro for Mark Townsend. Mark is in Florida this week and you can hear the happiness in his voice. Jonathan struggles to arrange a health check in Japan. In the show we also talk about the limits of positive compartmentalization, Westworld and more... To support the show: Donate or buy premium: http://www.podbean.com/premium-signup/jf62q-4bef7/Sadly+Lacking+Radio. Follow us on twitter: @SadlyLacking

Inappropriate requests

March 19, 2018 09:09 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

@ConfusedGaijin Episode 二十. With improved Japanese skills, (less) Confused Gaijin successfully avoids an inappropriate request from his neighbor. Also on the show, Sean (The Unhealthy Irishman) asks for advice reqarding international travel with an infant. This leads to a memory where CG thought about abandoning his apartment in Sydney to avoid a flight. To support the show, Donate or buy Premium: http://www.podbean.com/premium-signup/jf62q-4bef7/Sadly+Lacking+Radio. 

My daughter's character flaw

March 16, 2018 02:16 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

Jonathan gets furious with his daughter. Mark lobbies for a 70s-themed intro. We also discuss the Kurt Cousins contract, Homeland and more... Support the show - Donate or buy premium: http://www.podbean.com/premium-signup/jf62q-4bef7/Sadly+Lacking+Radio. 

Ichiro's messed up childhood

March 09, 2018 02:42 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

On today's show we talk about Ichiro's messed up childhood and Mark's disenchantment with work. Plus! Jonathan gets triggered by an innoucuos Lewis Black story. To support the show, buy premium: http://www.podbean.com/premium-signup/jf62q-4bef7/Sadly+Lacking+Radio. All premium episodes are available here: http://sadlylackingradio.podbean.com/category/premium/. 

The Strip Club Story

March 02, 2018 02:55 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

Mark Townsend shares his legendary strip club story. Jonathan gets into another conflict at YaMaYa. In the show we also talk about the origins of local D.C. talk radio - The Junkies, Chad Dukes, Big O and Dukes and The Rodkast. Finally, Jonathan shares his opinions on Bill Simmons being disingenuous (check out the picture of his high school on www.sadlylacking.com.)   To support the show, tell a friend and/ or buy premium. You can grab your sub here: http://www.podbean.com/premium-signup/...

Complications at MaxValu

February 23, 2018 10:07 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

With increased Japanese speaking confidence, Jonathan attempts a complicated manuever at his local grocery store. Support the show! www.GetBarkBox.com/SLR. and http://www.podbean.com/premium-signup/jf62q-4bef7/Sadly+Lacking+Radio. Follow @SadlyLacking on Twitter. Tell a friend!

Advice from my Senpai

February 19, 2018 01:15 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

@ConfusedGaijin Episode 十九. Sean (The Unhealthy Irishman) offers some advice on how to improve CG's Japanese skill and how to approach his new job.

Incident at the Japanese supermarket

February 16, 2018 03:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Jonathan has another incident at a store in Japan. Mark submits his DNA to a website. Support SLR! - Join us for the second half of the show on premium... http://www.podbean.com/premium-signup/jf62q-4bef7/Sadly+Lacking+Radio. 

Stay Classy Philly

February 09, 2018 02:54 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

Jonathan meets two Koreans in a noodle shop and is surprised how much they trash their own country. This leads to a discussion about what a garbage pile the city of Philly is. On the show we also breakdown Lebron's total domination of the Cavs front office. Plus! we have a big announcement about the future of premium content. Grab your sub today: http://www.podbean.com/premium-signup/jf62q-4bef7/Sadly+Lacking+Radio. Follow the show on twitter: https://twitter.com/SadlyLacking and Facebook: ...

The Public Shaming Network (PSN)

January 26, 2018 03:26 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Jonathan has an idea for a new TV network. Mark gives his Superbowl predictions. We get some feedback from Swenson, NBA betting and more...

Parental Advice

January 19, 2018 03:07 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

Jonathan gives some parental advice about an issue with Mark's son. Mark is breaking up with the NBA, Jonathan pans Letterman's new show and more...

I had a dream about Swenson

January 12, 2018 02:39 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Jonathan had strange dream about Swenson. Mark remembers a kid with no redeaming qualitites. We also talk about John Gruden robbing the Raiders.

Nobody likes a show off

December 29, 2017 08:22 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Mark Townsend joins The Miserable Bastard live from the Pabst studios. A review of Godless, fatherly wisdom and more... Have a great 2018 everybody!

An Inebriated Christmas 2017

December 25, 2017 01:47 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Pies, DK & The Unhealthy Irishman catch up for a new tradition — a yearly show release! Merry Christmas!

I'm not drunk, I just can't feel my feet

December 22, 2017 09:29 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Sean (The Unhealthy Irishman) stops by to talk about life with a newborn. Drunk Kevin takes a fall, social media etiquette and more... Merry Christmas everybody!

Dark and RGIII

December 15, 2017 04:12 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Brian from VA is back! Not sure how many more episodes we are doing, so make sure you listen to this one! Jonathan talks about Dark and RGIII's media tour. Brian shares a dark farming accident. Also check out Brian's Venmo!

Cold in July

December 08, 2017 03:31 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

Jonathan is happy that the Netflix algorithm is finally recommending good content. Mark reviews a few local breweries and compares one to Frass Canyon. We also discuss Jim Carrey, BTS conspiracy theories and more...

Drunk Kevin's Big Plans

November 27, 2017 11:56 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Drunk Kevin calls in from his local pub. We discuss his big plans, which include buying a whale tourism ship and reinventing brewing.

My Dad is poor

November 20, 2017 13:32 - 1 hour - 77.8 MB

We start the show lobbying for a Pabst Blue Ribbon sponsorship. Jonathan explains how he coped with having to wear Pony shoes in the 90s. Mark looks back on some sage advice from his father. We also premiere a new segment! 

Imposingly Polite

November 13, 2017 13:22 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Jonathan tells a story about an incident at a public restroom. Brian returns to lament his son's recent struggles with Algebra because he can't help him. We also discuss the hazards of being locked up abroad, fair weather fans, Stranger Things 2, Sicario and more...

The Lawn Mower Incident

November 06, 2017 13:37 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

Still without a nickname, Mark Townsend joins The Miserable Bastard from his Pabst studio. We both give our side of the lawn mower incident, and you can decide who is telling the truth. We also talk about the most annoying sounds, a Japanese Serial Killer, missing Phil Chenier and more...

The Shopping Cart Story

October 30, 2017 14:40 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

Mark Townsend laments the fact that he neither has a nickname nor has been chosen to be the best man at a wedding. Jonathan equates COSTCO shopping in Japan to to the courtship of a beautiful shallow woman. Mark also shares his legendary shopping cart story. Hey Joe - we're thinking about you and wish you a speedy recovery.

Podcast Review: The Adam Carolla Show

October 27, 2017 04:23 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

SLR Solo with @TheMiserableB

Fatherly advice

October 25, 2017 12:13 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

Brian From VA is still tired, so Jason Veazey fills in. We discuss strategies to repel our daughters from weirdos, the Kaepernick collusion suit, how to make it in radio, fear of A/C going off in Arizona and more...

The Expanse, Killjoys & Dark City

October 23, 2017 09:38 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Movie Talk with @ScottFSowter

What's in your fridge?

October 17, 2017 08:19 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

Rotating guest hosts while Brian From VA is tired. This week we have Brian's brother-in-law and The Miserable Bastard's longtime friend Mark Townsend. We discuss Brian's fatigue, Bukowski, consuming the news, and more. Plus! This week we premiere a new segment: What's in your fridge?

Japanese Graffiti

October 10, 2017 12:14 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

@ConfusedGaijin Episode 十八. Confused Gaijin and Sean (The Unhealthy Irishman) compare public transportation, convenience stores and trash disposal in Australia, Japan and the U.S.

The Exit Strategy

September 29, 2017 03:17 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Brian drops a bomb-shell. We will put out 10 more premium shows to fulfill our commitment to our premium subscribers. 

My brother is dumb-ass

September 22, 2017 03:12 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

Brian takes a culinary snob camping. Jonathan starts a new hobby. We open up the mailbag and discuss Rocco, RG3 and non-alcoholic beer. Next week is premium, so grab your sub today:   http://www.podbean.com/premium-signup/jf62q-4bef7/Sadly+Lacking+Radio

Limited Edition Snark

September 15, 2017 05:22 - 1 hour - 72.7 MB

Brian apologizes to his wife. Mark the Banker visits Japan and quickly devolves into a bogan. LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector's Millennium Falcon snark, Sergio Dipp, a strange Jim Carrey interview and more... Next week is the mailbag, so send us an e-mail: [email protected]

Brian feels left out

September 08, 2017 02:46 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Brian wonders if he is being excluded from the family. Jonathan burns the roof of his mouth. We also talk Narcos, NFL and TI calculators.

The worst job in the Navy

August 25, 2017 03:14 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

On today's show we talk about the worst job in the Navy and the best job in business. Jonathan feels overwhelmed as he nears the completion of his Masters. Brian is annoyed by a Wednesday night birthday party. Next week is premium, so grab your sub today:   http://www.podbean.com/premium-signup/jf62q-4bef7/Sadly+Lacking+Radio

Unlawful Trash Disposal

August 18, 2017 03:19 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

Jonathan displays civil disobedience in Japan. Brian unveils his most annoying family member. We open the mailbag and answer questions about a bizarre mystery in Copenhagen, 8 ounce gloves and the events in Virginia this week.

Stop trying to sound smart

August 11, 2017 02:27 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Accusations from abroad of Jonathan trying to sound smart. Brian finds a new pizza joint. We also talk two-sided tape, movies that scare children, Ozark and more...

Lucky Whitehead

July 28, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

Brian reporting live from Ocean City Maryland! This week we discuss the strange case of Lucky Whitehead and a WaWa. Brian doesn't have airconditioning in his car. We also talk about disgusting smokers and a strange vacation story from Jonathan's past. Next week is premium - hope to see you there. Grab your sub today: http://www.podbean.com/premium-signup/jf62q-4bef7/Sadly+Lacking+Radio

Jonathan calls The Mike O'Meara Show

July 21, 2017 02:16 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB

We open the mailbag! Forest fires in California, murders in Philly, road rage in Virginia. Brian attends a wedding. We recap Game of Thrones, talk Goldberg VHS and more!

Someone Is Lying

July 14, 2017 03:45 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

Either Brian or his brother-in-law is lying. Jonathan takes a dream vacation to Greenland and upon completion, immediately gets depressed. We also talk Lebron James' strange fitness video, Escape from Alcatraz and more... Next week is the mailbag, so write us a letter: [email protected]

Exit through the gift shop

June 30, 2017 03:18 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Brian loses his phone at 'KD' which leads to research on theme park deaths. Jonathan puts back on his old shoes. We also talk Phil Jackson, a modern definition of a 'good movie' and more... Next week is Premium so buy your subscription today at http://sadlylackingradio.podbean.com/category/premium/.

The Dumbest Podcast in America

June 23, 2017 05:25 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

We logically launch an NPR-like fundraiser while everyone is on vacation. A new set-up! Jonathan empathizes with Knicks fans, Brian has a new critique of RG3.  We also talk theme parks, Better Call Saul and more...

It was Awful

June 16, 2017 04:12 - 1 hour - 73 MB

Jonathan details his experience at the Japanese Baseball game. Brian is gradually turning into an old man. We open up the SadlyLackingMailbag and discuss McGregor/Mayweather, Fargo, Sarin Gas attacks and more...

Compartmentalization

June 09, 2017 03:51 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Jonathan's coworker is on a diet. Brian's strange ability to compartmentalize. We also talk gin, back tattoos, Derek Fisher and more... Mailbag next week, so send us a letter:  [email protected]

Nice Guy, Bad Driver

May 27, 2017 02:36 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

Brian jumps in a lake. Jonathan recaps his trip to Osaka. A brief Jordan-Lebron debate, Fargo, Better Call Saul and more... Talk to you next week on Premium.

Jonathan Loses His Mind

May 19, 2017 03:28 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Brian answers 'No' to a Yes/No question which triggers a psychotic rage.  Jonathan avoids an international incident.  We open the #SadlyLackingMailbag, RG3's engagement, Chris Cornell and more... Buy Premium. It is exactly what we say it is.

The Rock Star Life

May 13, 2017 02:20 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

Brian's behavior at a funeral causes him to re-examine his drinking habits.  Jonathan reflects on what the SLR funeral might look like.  Talk to you next week?

Never Missed a Show

April 28, 2017 04:06 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MB

  Talk to you next week.  

Sup Dogs

April 21, 2017 04:29 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

Brian reporting live from UNC, Chapel Hill!  Jonathan reveals a strange beer ritual.  We open the SadlyLackingMailbag, discuss a strange robbery in Japan, lying on resumes and more...

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