Episodes
Ep. 14: The Aliens’ Perspective
June 8, 2020
In this episode, Jon and Kurt opine on which human rituals and customs will get laughed at the most by aliens. Plus they take a shot at projecting which human traditions are most likely to be assimilated by our extra-terre…
Ep.13: Moon Men
June 1, 2020
Jon and Kurt are faced with answering a beguiling hypothetical question: would they rather spend 10 minutes on the moon or a year in Europe traveling in high class all-expenses-paid luxury.
Ep.12: Fads Gone By
May 25, 2020
The fanny pack. Spray on hair. Corsets. Beanie Babies. Eating placentas. Polyester leisure suits. Yes, in this episode, Jon and Kurt explore fads and trends of the past that have, thankfully, passed us by.
Ep.11: The Dinner Party
May 18, 2020
In this episode, Jon and Kurt go about curating their ideal dinner party guest list. From famous historical icons to unknown trailblazers to fictional characters, both hosts have to make a case for who they want to get a sea…
Ep. 10: Famous Pairs
May 11, 2020
Adam & Eve. Romulus & Remus. Gin & Tonic. Bert & Ernie. Oscar & Felix. Jon and Kurt identify, laugh, and survey just a few of the many famous pairs throughout history. It is a rollicking, fast, fun adventure.
Ep. 9: American Pastimes
May 4, 2020
Jon and Kurt start out waxing poetic about fun pastimes but then quickly turn the episode into a debate over which should rightfully be America’s Pastime: Baseball or Football. The arguments get made while taking a detour in…
Ep. 8: The Pros & Cons of Social Media
April 27, 2020
Taking on a popular issue facing society today, Jon and Kurt attempt to lay out the pros and cons of social media while waxing poetic about the moment the first fish walked out of the ocean.
Ep. 7: Best Decades
April 20, 2020
Jon and Kurt venture back in time to discuss, argue, and make a case for which decades they feel were the best to live in...and why. From the roaring 1220s to the greedy 1980s with many stops along the way, they ponder the …
Ep. 6: TV Shows of our Youth
April 13, 2020
Jon and Kurt return to the early 1970s and try to recall all the great TV shows that were either live or in re-runs. What they remember, and why, is the meat of this episode as they seem to have jumbled the facts a bit.
Episode 5: Old Words
April 6, 2020
Jon and Kurt find amusement (they are easily amused) in discussing words and phrases that were once popular but have now gone out of style. Of course, this is just a launching point for some meandering musings.
Ep. 4: Underappreciated States
March 26, 2020
Jon and Kurt opine on all sorts of states that they feel don't get their just due. They give reasons (some even are factual) and try to make the case for states like South Dakota and the one right below Nirvana.
Ep. 3: The Joy of Sandwiches
March 26, 2020
Jon and Kurt take a bite out of America's favorite lunch order: sandwiches. They debate the definition of what exactly a sandwich is and reminisce about favorite childhood sandwiches while weaving in a little history as wel…
Ep. 2: Pet Peeves
March 25, 2020
Jon and Kurt get all curmudgeonly and go on tirades about what irks them. Whether it is people cutting toenails on airplanes, parking in handicap spots, or driving 50 mph in the left lane, they really gripe about that which …
Ep. 1: History of Pie and Pi
March 25, 2020
Jon and Kurt explore the world of Pie and of Pi. From ancient savory pies to American Pie by Don McClean to the invention of the Frisbee and Archimedes, they dig into pies and pi of all nature.