Spitballing
85 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsSpitbaling is a longform podcast hosted by Kyle Amundson and Matt Taylor. These two self-proclaimed sages discuss music, culture, politics and pretty much anything else that pops in their heads. They have interesting conversations with entertaining guests. They even dole out advise from time to time.
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Ep 80 - Drew Peterson
March 15, 2023 15:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBDrew Peterson is a very talented singer/songwriter. He has a big show coming up on March 25th at the Portage Brewing Company with the very talented Kelley Smith. The boys spend at least five minutes of this episode talking about that. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-at-portage-drew-peterson-with-kelley-smith-tickets-488124241747?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
Ep 79 - Amy Withawhy 2.0
January 04, 2023 05:00 - 2 hours - 98.3 MBThey boys are back! After a four month hiatus, Kyle and Matt are at it again. This episode they are joined once again by the legendary Amy Withawhy from the podcast, Secular Soup. They discuss a wide range of topics including marriage and divorce, the Dana White slap, and Greta Thunberg's sick burn.
Ep 78 - Angel Pacheco
September 09, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBThis week the boys sit down with the professional MMA fighter Angel Pacheco.
Ep 76 - Amy Withawhy
June 29, 2022 18:00 - 3 hours - 135 MBIt's been a minute since the boys got to sit down a talk to you all, but it was probably worth the wait. This time they talk to fellow podcaster Amy Withawhy from Secular Soup. They discuss toxic masculinity, Roe v Wade, identity politics and so much more.
Ep 75 - Slap Happy
April 01, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBThis time the boys discuss the slap heard around the world.
Ep 74 - Zelenskyy, Rogan and Velasques walk into a bar
March 16, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBOn this episode of Spitballing, the boys catch up on some current events after Matt removed his head from the Arizona sand.
Ep 73 - Aria Neal on Amir Locke's death & Joe Rogan's N-word
February 08, 2022 21:00 - 2 hours - 94.2 MBOn this episode the boys sit down with their new black friend Aria Neal to discuss some sensitive topics. They jump right in with the recent police shooting of Amir Locke who was killed by police in Minneapolis during a no-knock raid. Then they get into the controversies surrounding Joe Rogan and some celebrities reaction to them, then finish up talking about the video of Joe dropping the N bomb. It's some heavy shit, but you know the boys can't help but make it fun.
Ep 72 - Get Home Bag
January 10, 2022 22:00 - 2 hours - 87.9 MBIn this episode the boys talk about their parking lot and line rage, they discuss the Baddest Bad Guys of film and TV and preview the first installment of their new podcast endeavor, Progressive Preppers.
Ep 71 - Happy Merry Fucking Chrismas
December 25, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBThis time the boys meet up at The 502 Market for some Christmas fun.
Ep 70 - Kyle Rittenhouse
November 22, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 75 MBAfter Matt went balls deep researching (listening to a podcast) the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and verdict, the boys get together and discuss their ill informed views on the subject. Kyle also throws Matt a curve ball on this episode's Mt. Rushmore.
Ep 69 - Scoot Scoot
November 19, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBThis week the boys tell the epic tail of the Scoot Scoot heist and it's epic recovery. They discuss a new audio book they both enjoyed and they play a new game called Mt. Rushmore.
Ep 68 - Live at 420
October 23, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBThis time the boys shoot live from Kyle's new abode. They discuss their new vodcast idea, Progressive Preppers, and Kyle gets himself? a new toy for surviving the coming apocalypse.
Ep 67 - Pete Charpentier
September 20, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBThis week the boys sit down with radical liberal Pete Charpentier. Per usual, they run the gambit of conversation, including prolific memeing, politics, the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and how liberals are far too disorganized to steal anything successfully, let alone an election. Kyle discovers he might have figured out his superpower... Fingers crossed.
Ep 65 - Jon Howard
September 08, 2021 21:00 - 2 hours - 95.6 MBThe second coming of Jon. This week the boys continue their conversation with their old friend Jon Howard. As usual, they discuss a variety of topics including the idea of America heading into a second civil war and Matt's growing nihilism as he becomes more and more convinced that we are all fucked. It's a fun one!
Ep 65 - Top 10 Post Apocalyptic Book
July 26, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 105 MBIn this short 2.5 hour episode, the boys try to put out a concise list of their top ten favorite post apocalyptic/dystopian novels. They explore some of their ideas on what makes a great apocalyptic world and they show their love for Cormac McCarthy's The Road.
Ep 65 - Top 10 Post Apocalyptic Book
July 26, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 105 MBIn this short 2.5 hour episode, the boys try to put out a concise list of their top ten favorite post apocalyptic/dystopian novels. They explore some of their ideas on what makes a great apocalyptic world and they show their love for Cormac McCarthy's The Road.
Ep 64 - Jake Immel
July 15, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBThis week the boys sit down with Jake "The Highlander" Immel. They talk about Jake's unorthodox approach to Jiu-Jitsu as well as life. They dive deep into Jake's latest new obsession, the art of tie-dye.
Ep 63 - Steve the Pirate
June 28, 2021 03:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBIt's all fun and games... This week the boys have a conversation with Steve "the Pirate" Bolster. Steve shares a cautionary tail of what can happen when the 4th of July festivities end with a trip to the ER, a shit pile of surgeries, and a bad ass eye patch. ** Triger Warning - This story is fucking awesome!
Ep 62 - Jon Howard
June 14, 2021 03:00 - 2 hours - 84.2 MBThis week the boys talk with their old friend, Jon Howard. Jon gives an insightful perspective of surviving the last year as a nursing home care giver. They also explore how it is that Jon managed to find religion without becoming an asshole.
Ep 61 - Pull the Goalie
May 18, 2021 02:00 - 2 hours - 90.6 MBTwo years down and the boys are still Balling! This time Kyle tells Matt about his Boston trip, then Matt try's to explain sports to Kyle. They end with Matt's most recent obsession, making the world a better place through the power of Jiu Jitsu.
Ep 60 - It's Significant
April 17, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBToday the boys chat with their better halves. Christine Amundson is salvage savage. She talked about her new adventure in the reclaimed furniture realm. Meta Mandich talks about her journey of getting the final funding for the Brainerd Splash Pad project. For more info on Salvage Sisters https://www.facebook.com/SalvageSistersBaxter/ For more info on the Brainerd Splash Pad https://www.facebook.com/brainerdsplashpad
Ep 59 - Chad Fink
March 17, 2021 00:00 - 2 hours - 86.7 MBThis week the boys sit down with audio book narrator and voice actor extraordinaire, Chad Fink. Chad recently finished recording his first audio book narration called Changing of the Guard: Spire City Noir. It's a fun, gritty and sometimes down right bazar super hero story. You can find Changing of the Guard on Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/Changing-of-the-Guard-Audiobook/B08YFH9ZRK?toast=review_success&pf_rd_p=7f957cad-af73-477e-ba71-04a9ff46fd27&pf_rd_r=NVZAM39Q3E3G3B6M29NJ And c...
Ep 58 - John Carlson
February 14, 2021 23:00 - 3 hours - 135 MBThis time the boys sit down with local Facebook legend, John Carlson. They try to find out if John is really as genuinely kind and giving as his online presence suggests. Spoiler... the man is a fucking saint.
Ep 57 - The Pods Must Be Cast
January 15, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBIn the wake of an armed insurrection at the White House, Matt and Kyle get together and talk about the latest shows they've been watching and prepping for the zombie apocalypses. Special thanks to Tony Peterson and Sam Williams for the amazing take out music. Check out the full video of Sharted at https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&feature=share&v=icR4KBE9GfA
Ep 56 - Rob Lewis
December 20, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 95.4 MBFinally the boys sit down with the one and only Rob Lewis. Rob owns and operates the 9th Street Social Club, the coolest little bar in downtown Brainerd. They talk about Rob's journey going from car salesman, to bar tender to entrepreneur. They talk about the challenges of owning a bar during a pandemic and Rob's clever pivot to clothing designer. Music this week is by Matt's all time favorite little bluegrass band Saint Anyway. You can check out there new Ep here. Spotify: https://open...
Ep 55 - Post Election S*** Show with PJ
November 10, 2020 01:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBIn this slightly drunken episode the boys make their way to Slice on Oak, a recently opened New York Style Pizzeria owned and operated by friend of the show and returning guest, the one and only PJ Severson. The boys talk shop with PJ about his new joint as they sample his wall of beers. Matt reveals the reasons behind his deep seated fear of dogs, and they sample some more beers. They talk about the 2020 election, and then drink some more beers. As the sun sets Matt takes you out with a...
Ep 54 - What if?
October 26, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 92.5 MBThis week, after shooting up the studio with Matt's latest toy, the boys explore what might happen if the results of the upcoming election are ambiguous. Check out the excellently done Radio Labs episode Matt keeps yammering on about here: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/what-if And check out the video for Dead Larry's song "The Fall" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFBUZMjqpKc
Ep 53 - Prepping for the Apocalypse
October 05, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 91.7 MBThis week the boys explore Kyle's new gun obsession and his slightly irrational fixation on potable water in the land of ten thousand lakes. They also, inevitably, discuss Trump's brush with death as well as his stellar performance at the first and hopefully last 2020 presidential debates. They wind things down as Matt blasts a spider out of the air with his Bug-A-Salt, as he draws a comparison to the BLM movement and 911.
Ep 53 - Prepping for the Apocalypse
October 05, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 91.7 MBThis week the boys explore Kyle's new gun obsession and his slightly irrational fixation on potable water in the land of ten thousand lakes. They also, inevitably, discuss Trump's brush with death as well as his stellar performance at the first and hopefully last 2020 presidential debates. They wind things down as Matt blasts a spider out of the air with his Bug-A-Salt, as he draws a comparison to the BLM movement and 911.
Ep 52 - Sam Gibbons
September 20, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 94.1 MBThis week, Dr. Gibbons sits in for Kyle while he is healing up from his dinged wing.
Ep 51 - Local News
September 08, 2020 01:00 - 2 hours - 106 MBThis time Kyle and Matt explore the ugly underbelly of some local news stories, talk about Arlene Jones' write-in bid for county commissioner, and Matt goes on a tangent about some podcast he listened to. Then the boys discuss, in depth, the lyrics to WAP (Wet Ass Pussy) or is it Wet, Ass Pussy?
Ep 50 - Michelle (Shelly) Heizelman
August 13, 2020 23:00 - 3 hours - 134 MBThis week the boys sit down with the official Spitballing Fact Checker, Matt's little sister Shelly. They spend the first half of the episode going through Kyle's list, they touch on an array of subjects. In the second half, Matt and Shelly get into their competing views on UFOs, aliens, Area 51 and ancient civilizations. Yep, Matt breaks out the tinfoil hat on this one. The music this week in from the YouTube artist Paint. Subscribe to his channel here https://www.youtube.com/user/Pa...
Ep 49 - The Booboo Update
July 28, 2020 02:00 - 2 hours - 88 MBThis week the boys cover a range of topics starting off with an update on Kyle's beloved grandson, Booboo. Matt expresses his frustration with the continued lock down while Kyle repeatedly calls him a "cousin fucker" in his head. They rave over former podcast guest Chris Dunmire's new restaurant and Matt talks about Start BJJ's new partnership with Takedown. All that, and a lot more. The music this week is by DVDA - Now You're a Man! It's not a local band, but that song just kicks ass. ...
Ep 48 - Ace Collie
June 29, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 102 MBThis week the boys have their friend, Ace Collie back on the show after almost a year, for another exciting episode of "Ask a Black Guy". They get into some heavy shit, and as usual, they have a lot of laughs along the way. The music today is by the fantastic band, The Julie Puppets. Check them out on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQtTodc9p5zGU2DjRqQtgXw
Ep 47 - Where are we now?
May 31, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 99.7 MBThis week the boys talk about their top five favorite villains of all time, but before they get to the fun stuff, they discuss the recent events surrounding the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police office, Derek Chauvin. Matt reacts to the first time watching the footage.
Ep 46 - What day is it?
May 27, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBThis week, the boys discuss their top five (with just a couple of honorable mentions) all time favorite TV series or movie characters.
Ep 45 -Mother's Day
May 10, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBThis week the boys return to the studio to do a little Mother's Day special, and though they do finally get around to talking about their mamas, they talk about a whole lot of other stuff, including movies and TV series, Kyle actually makes a book recommendation, and Matt says goodbye to an old friend and mentor, the great and powerful Erin O'Niel. The incredible music today is by Steve Johnson.
Ep 44 - Abby Geotz
May 03, 2020 18:00 - 2 hours - 98.8 MBThis week the boys sit down with one of their favorite all time guests, the great and powerful, Abby Geotz. They discuss an array of things, but they drill down on Abby's dislike for the "Vote Blue No Matter Who" movement as Kyle wears a shirt that says, "It puts the Biden on the skin, or it gets the Trump again".
Ep 43 - The Call Out Show
April 17, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBThis week the boys call a bunch of friends of the show.
Ep 42 - Matt's TV List
April 11, 2020 03:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBThis week, Matt reveals 42 of his top 5 favorite television series of all time. If you're interested in either making masks or donating so others can make masks, go to https://cherrywoodfabrics.bigcartel.com/ If you want to pick up your very own Be Social - from a distance tee-shirt, you can find them at https://www.theteehive.com/stores/besocial/custom/Be-Social-From-A-Distance-Tee-SOCIAL100.html And check out Guante at https://guante.info/
Ep 41 - Kyle's TV List
April 06, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBThis week Matt & Kyle reconvene at their old stomping ground, the 9th Street Social Club to discuss 39 of Kyle's top five favorite television series' of all time. Music this week by Skittish. Check them out at www.iamskittish.com
Ep 40 - Kyle & Matt go home
March 27, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBThis week, in the midst of the pandemic, where to new norm is "Social Distancing", Matt and Kyle return home to the 9th Street Social Club, the very place that this whole crazy adventure started. They share some drinks, some stories, and some love.
Ep 39 - Supplemental - Kinda' Breaking News
March 23, 2020 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.29 MBKyle and Matt just couldn't wait until next week to share this info with you.
Ep 39 - Matt & Kyle - Covid 19
March 22, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBThis week, Matt offers some sure fire tips on how to beat Covid - 19 including making your own plague mask and drinking bunch of colloidal silver.
Ep 38 - Kyle & Matt Tandem
March 11, 2020 03:00 - 2 hours - 87.8 MBThis week the BFFs run tandem. They discuss an array of topics including their buddy Gavin Rydell's new business venture, CBD infused sparkling water, what Democratic candidate has the best chance of beating Trump, Matt's latest attempt to live forever (HRT), the coronavirus (Kyle got some inside info), and master songwriter Drew Peterson's new album. All that, and a bunch of geek shit to boot. Check out Gavin's website at https://blncdnaturals.com/ Check out this link for more info on HR...
Ep 37 - Mike Starry - 2nd Amendment Sanctuary
March 04, 2020 02:00 - 2 hours - 97 MBThis week the boys hold a little seance with the recently departed Mike Starry. Mike is a Constitutional Purest and has become a champion of the 2nd Amendment Sanctuary movement. All of this, from beyond the grave. Here is an NPR story featuring Mike that does a fair job explaining what a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary is what Mike's fight is all about https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/03/02/second-amendment-sanctuary-movement-gets-some-traction-in-rural-minnesota?fbclid=IwAR14cgxOAGTu5v0cHfNxB...
Ep 37 - Mike Starry - 2nd Amendment Sanctuary
March 04, 2020 02:00 - 2 hours - 97 MBThis week the boys hold a little seance with the recently departed Mike Starry. Mike is a Constitutional Purest and has become a champion of the 2nd Amendment Sanctuary movement. All of this, from beyond the grave. Here is an NPR story featuring Mike that does a fair job explaining what a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary is what Mike's fight is all about https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/03/02/second-amendment-sanctuary-movement-gets-some-traction-in-rural-minnesota?fbclid=IwAR14cgxOAGTu5v0cHfNxB...
Ep 36 - Matt & Kyle - Medicare for All
March 02, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBThis week Matt rants about a recent article that supported Medicare for All that he posted on Facebook. The post exploded. Matt took exception to many of the ignorant comments and uninformed opinions that were expressed in the thread. The boys also discuss the local movement to make Crow Wing County a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary county and Kyle mentions the new season of Altered Carbon. Here is the article that started all of the hubbub https://www.newsweek.com/medicare-all-would-save-450-bi...
Ep 35 - Eric Anderson
February 23, 2020 19:00 - 2 hours - 103 MBThis week the boys sit down with the Baller and Chief himself, Eric Anderson. Eric is a large employer in the BLA. They discuss the benefits of jumping right into a job out of high school and some of the drawbacks of our current education system.
Ep 34 - Danny Sargent
February 17, 2020 06:00 - 2 hours - 94.3 MBThis week the boys sit down with Kyle's long time friend, Danny Sargent. Danny, among other things, is a super hero father who makes some kick ass balloon animals.