This week on Curmudgeon's Corner Ivan and Sam get into it again. Topics include the upcoming ACA pricing cliff, the US's concentration camps, the situation for LEGAL immigrants, the escalations in Venezuela, the failure of redistricting in Indiana, Ivan's son knowing Japanese, the affordability crisis in Florida, and that's only half of it! Listen for ALL of it!

 

Show Details:
Recorded 2025-12-11
Length this week 2:06:32


 * 0:02:40 - But First
   * Q's for Prediction Show
   * Manu Knows Japanese
   * Legal Immigrants
   * Movie: Oh God! (1977)
   * Movie: It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
 * 0:46:27 - But Second
   * Indiana Redistricting
   * Trump Lame Duck
   * Florida Affordability
   * Miami Mayor
   * No ACA Deal
 * 1:12:36 - But Third
   * Venezuela Escalations
   * State Department Font
   * Concentration Camps
   * Rule of Law
   * Femboy Conservatives

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Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2J9S/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
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2025-12-11: Twiddly Things

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner Sam and Ivan's topics include Republicans in Congress considering leaving early, Ivan's experiences with COBOL, Godzilla, recession warnings flashing red, if we are in an AI bubble, and much much more. Worth every penny!

 

Show Details:
Recorded 2025-12-06
Length this week 1:53:45


 * 0:01:18 - But First
   * Ivan does COBOL!
   * Movie: Godzilla (1954)
   * Movie: Riverworld (2003)
 * 0:40:47 - But Second
   * Cost of Living
   * AI Bubble?
   * Economic Timebomb
 * 1:19:53 - But Third
   * Tennessee 7
   * Political Trends
   * R's Jumping Ship?

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch [“http://www.raylynch.com”].
Our intro is The Oh of Pleasure [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2JB6/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2J9S/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album Deep Breakfast [“https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/deep-breakfast/id3242445”] (iTunes link)
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2025-12-06: Double Stacked

This week on Curmudgeon's Corner Ivan and Sam discuss the great American melting pot, the Nuzzi story, Hegseth's war crimes, Presidential accountability, journalistic ideas, history repeating itself, and of course lots more! Tune in and enjoy!

 

Show Details:
Recorded 2025-11-29
Length this week 1:54:11


 * 0:02:10 - But First
   * Make Money Fast
   * Poverty Level
   * AbulToDo
   * Movie: Blade (1998)
 * 0:50:03 - But Second
   * Nuzzi Story
   * History Repeating
   * Melting Pot
   * Journalistic Ideals
 * 1:24:26 - But Third
   * Video on Illegal Orders
   * Hegseth War Crimes
   * Presidential Accountability
   * Ethics Reforms

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch [“http://www.raylynch.com”].
Our intro is The Oh of Pleasure [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2JB6/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2J9S/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album Deep Breakfast [“https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/deep-breakfast/id3242445”] (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe [“https://www.gofundme.com/lynchwildfirehelp”].


2025-11-29: More Blah Blah Blah

Ivan is back! So he and Sam bounce all over the place to catch up. They've got the Comey case and the UPS crash. Trump's Ukraine peace proposal and a bit about Ivan's recovery. Plus Mandani and Trump. And lots more! Enjoy!

 

Show Details:
Recorded 2025-11-22
Length this week 2:24:40


 * 0:01:29 - But First
   * Ivan Recovery
   * TV: The Twilight Zone (1959-1963)
   * Movie: Sunset Boulevard (1950)
 * 0:34:40 - But Second
   * UPS Crash
   * Epstein Vote
 * 1:15:00 - But Third
   * Comey Case
   * Ukraine Plan
 * 1:46:57 - But Fourth
   * Mamdani and Trump
   * TG Resigns

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch [“http://www.raylynch.com”].
Our intro is The Oh of Pleasure [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2JB6/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2J9S/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album Deep Breakfast [“https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/deep-breakfast/id3242445”] (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe [“https://www.gofundme.com/lynchwildfirehelp”].


2025-11-22: Lingering Thing

This time Sam is joined by Todd as Ivan continues to recuperate, and it is just a smorgasbord of topics. We've got inflation and tariffs. We've got Election 2025 and progressives vs moderates. We've got ACA subsidies and the Epstein emails. And much much more. So get in there and listen!

 

Show Details:
Recorded 2025-11-15
Length this week 2:16:59


 * 0:00:24 - One
   * Election 2025
   * Protest Effectiveness
   * Inflation
   * Republican Factions
 * 0:46:34 - Two
   * ACA Subsidies
   * Breaking Institutions
   * Shutdown Politics
   * Progressives vs Moderates
 * 1:29:15 - Three
   * Clinton Triangulation
   * Tariff Impacts
   * Epstein Emails
   * JukePodder

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch [“http://www.raylynch.com”].
Our intro is The Oh of Pleasure [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2JB6/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2J9S/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album Deep Breakfast [“https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/deep-breakfast/id3242445”] (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe [“https://www.gofundme.com/lynchwildfirehelp”].


2025-11-15: Oozing Guilt

Ivan is recovering from surgery, so Sam is joined by Ed and Bruce this week, and they pick the topics. We've got everything from tariffs at SCOTUS to advice for Sam to the situation in Venezuela, and lots of other stuff too. Enjoy!

 

Show Details:
Recorded 2025-11-07
Length this week 1:58:01


 * 0:00:33 - Segment One
   * Advice for Sam
   * Marjorie Taylor Greene
 * 0:41:51 - Segment Two
   * Government Shutdown
   * Income Inequality
 * 1:27:06 - Segment Three
   * Venezuela Situation
   * Tariffs at SCOTUS

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch [“http://www.raylynch.com”].
Our intro is The Oh of Pleasure [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2JB6/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2J9S/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album Deep Breakfast [“https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/deep-breakfast/id3242445”] (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe [“https://www.gofundme.com/lynchwildfirehelp”].


2025-11-07: Open Offer

Sam got laid off! So for the first half of the show he and Ivan talk about that, what Sam plans to do next, and all the related stuff there is to say. Then of course they do talk about the news of the week. Because that is important too! :-)

 

Show Details:
Recorded 2025-11-01
Length this week 2:04:49


 * 0:01:06 - Sam Laid Off!
   * Long Expected News
   * Company Motivations
   * Generational Differences
   * Return to Office
   * What's Next?
   * Independent Projects
 * 1:00:56 - Everything Else
   * Shutdown Update
   * Lincoln Bathroom
   * Zohran Mamdani
   * "Deciding to Win"
   * Better Approaches
   * Household Robots

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch [“http://www.raylynch.com”].
Our intro is The Oh of Pleasure [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2JB6/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2J9S/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album Deep Breakfast [“https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/deep-breakfast/id3242445”] (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe [“https://www.gofundme.com/lynchwildfirehelp”].


2025-11-01: Free Man!

Sam and Ivan discuss the Maine Senate race as their big newsy topic this week. They also hit on the Virginia Giuffre book, Trump's attempt to pay himself, and of course the destruction of the White House East Wing on the news side of things. Plus a coworker retiring, some movies, and the CC online presence gets some upgrades!

 

Show Details:
Recorded 2025-10-25
Length this week 2:08:59


 * 0:03:35 - But First
   * Remembering Zoom
   * Coworker Reconnection
   * Retirement Choices
   * Movie: Tron: Ares (2025)
   * CC Website Enhancements
   * Movie: Hairspray (1988)
 * 0:49:40 - But Second
   * Maine Senate Background
   * Graham Planter Appeal
   * Janet Mills Alternative
   * Democratic Attitudes
   * Nazi Tattoos
   * Tradeoffs
 * 1:29:35 - But Third
   * Call for Hosts
   * Virginia Giuffre book
   * $230M for Trump
   * Crazy Scenarios
   * The East Wing
   * Open Flames

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch [“http://www.raylynch.com”].
Our intro is The Oh of Pleasure [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2JB6/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2J9S/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album Deep Breakfast [“https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/deep-breakfast/id3242445”] (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe [“https://www.gofundme.com/lynchwildfirehelp”].


2025-10-25: Second Choices

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner Ivan is away, but Sam bumps into Emily at No Kings 2, and she joins him for the rest of the show. They talk about movies and TV before jumping to discussion of what makes an effective protest movement, what the options are for those in opposition, and how the next few years are likely to play out. Plus a bonus discussion explaining "Abulsme" after the end!

 

Show Details:
Recorded 2025-10-18
Length this week 2:09:58


 * 0:00:24 - Intro
 * 0:04:11 - Media
   * Movie: Citizen Kane (1941)
   * Movie: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
   * TV: Outlander (2014-Present)
   * Movie: All the King's Men (1999)
   * Movie: Saltburn (2023)
 * 0:44:11 - No Kings 2
   * Effective Protests
   * Accelerationism vs Community
   * Convictions vs Constraints
   * 2024 Revisited
   * Optimism vs Pessimism
   * Government Shutdown

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch [“http://www.raylynch.com”].
Our intro is The Oh of Pleasure [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2JB6/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2J9S/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album Deep Breakfast [“https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/deep-breakfast/id3242445”] (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe [“https://www.gofundme.com/lynchwildfirehelp”].


2025-10-18: Welcome To Be Here

This week on Curmudgeon's Corner Ivan and Sam revisit a prediction Sam made about self-driving cars 10 years ago on this very show. Sam was wrong. Ivan was right. Ivan takes great joy in this. They will revisit the issue here in another ten years. Oh, and they also talk about a bunch of other things, including all the main news stories of the week. Because that is what they do.

 

Show Details:
Recorded 2025-10-10
Length this week 2:09:44


 * 0:00:26 - But First
   * 2015 Self-Driving Prediction
   * Family Calendars
   * Wrong Way Driving
   * Movie: Spider-Man: Across the Spider Verse (2023)
 * 0:43:08 - But Second
   * Trump DC Hotel Grift
   * Weaponized DoJ
 * 1:14:09 - Lightning Round
   * iPhone and iPad Stories
   * AI Slop and Profitability
   * Gaza and Argentina
   * The Power of Lies
   * The Portland Frog
   * Trump Watches

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch [“http://www.raylynch.com”].
Our intro is The Oh of Pleasure [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2JB6/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop [“http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000QQ2J9S/raylyn-20”] (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album Deep Breakfast [“https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/deep-breakfast/id3242445”] (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe [“https://www.gofundme.com/lynchwildfirehelp”].


2025-10-10: Loud Wrong

A weekly current events podcast where the hosts discuss whatever is hot in the news each week.