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On this week’s Curmudgeon’s Corner Sam and Ivan talk about all of this week’s political developments, from Trump’s health to the latest election polling, to the Senate and SCOTUS, as well as a few other things. But first, talk of microphones, glasses, malls, remote work, a movie, and even a little sports. You can even stay on after the end for a blooper. Fun times!
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Recorded 2020-10-09 Length this week – 2:14:03
(0:04:18-0:41:55) But First
New microphone!
New glasses
Feedback on malls
Remote work
Sam movie: DanTDM Presents The Contest (2019)
Live sports
(0:45:16-2:10:57) Politics
Trump health update
Superspreaders
Polling update
Unhinges Trump
Debates
SCOTUS and the Senate
Regeneron
The deplorables
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This week on Curmudgeon’s Corner, Sam and Ivan recorded an entire show talking about Election 2020, including the Presidential debate, Trump’s taxes, and a bunch of other things. The also talked about a movie and thanked the patrons for paying for a new microphone. Fun stuff like that. Then Donald Trump tested positive for Covid. So they went back and recorded a whole extra special segment on that new development. Then after that Trump went to the hospital. Sigh. Things are happening too quickly! Anyway, enjoy the show!
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Recorded 2020-10-02 Length this week – 2:33:11
(0:00:01-0:00:59) Trump Hospitalized
(0:01:03-0:37:45) Trump has Covid
(0:38:00-0:57:04) But First
Emergency Alerts
Microphone for Ivan
Sam Movie: The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
(0:57:50-2:32:49) Election 2020
Presidential Debate
Election Polling
Hope Hicks Infection
Trump Taxes
Guilfoyle and Parscale
What about Biden?
Election Week
Election Graphs Update
The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch.
Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link)
Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link)
Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link)
Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.
This week on Curmudgeon’s Corner, Sam and Ivan note a couple of significant passings, they answer some listener questions, and then they get into the latest Trump shenanigans, and finally the Democratic nomination race. Enjoy!
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Recorded 2020-02-22 Length this week – 1:58:58
(0:01:20-0:58:49) P’s and Q’s
(1:00:33-1:31:30 ) Trump Misbehaving
(1:32:39-1:58:35) Election 2020
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On this week’s Curmudgeon’s Corner… what else? Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump. After a short bit on Hurricane Matthew, we dive into Trump’s taxes, then the Veep debate. We had originally ended the show there, but after the big Trump news Friday, we came back and recorded a bonus segment on the 2005 tape and the beginnings of the aftermath. The situation is still unfolding, but we had to stop and actually get the show out!
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Recorded 2016-10-07
Length this week – 2:06:16
(0:01:26-0:21:11) But First
Agenda
Curmudgeon’s Corner Mug
Hurricane Matthew
(0:22:15-0:54:38) Trump Taxes
Background
How did he lose the billion?
Lying Trump
Political impact
Sam’s polling frustrations
Polling update
Undecided and 3P votes
(0:55:42-1:24:36) Veep Debate and More
The debate was boring
Kaine’s annoying interruptions
Pence pretends Trump doesn’t exist
Pence 2020?
Hidden voters?
Impact of the VP debate
The next debate
Bringing up Bill?
False Goodbye
(1:24:50-2:06:16) Bonus Segment!
Trump tape
Who is surprised?
Crude comments
Juana scolds Ivan
How much does this hurt Trump?
Clinton speech transcripts
Trump meltdown coming?
Republican damage control
Straight party ticket
3rd party voters
Defections begin
Too late to dump Trump?
Long term damage from 2016
False goodbye 2
Final update
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This week on Curmudgeon’s Corner: Of course Sam and Ivan talk about the first Clinton vs Trump debate and its aftermath as it played out during the week. That’s most of the show this week, but they also touch on Ivan’s recent trip, altitude sickness, and some questions and comments from listeners.
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Recorded 2016-10-01
Length this week – 1:39:51
(0:00:10-0:09:34) But First
Ivan at altitude
Agenda
Computer voices
Sickness
(0:10:18-0:40:53) Debate!
Debate expectations
Trump deterioration
Trump preparation
Clinton letting Trump talk
Trump sniffles
Trump on Iraq
The post-truth world
(0:41:32-1:19:56) The Aftermath
Hillary’s Trap
Trump attacks Machado
Trump on sexual morality
Trump must dominate!
So Trump won, right?
Trump the bullshitter
Post-debate polling
(1:20:44-1:39:31) Mailbag
Question from Marc on police violence
Comment from Marc on Trump
Christine on why she supports Trump
Topics we missed
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On this week’s Curmudgeon’s Corner Sam and Ivan submit to the slow holiday week and meander over a few different topics. Of course we talk about Election 2016, including an argument about just what you can and can’t get out of the polls at this stage. In addition, we touch on wireless networking again, Scalia on affirmative action, the encryption debate, Sam reports on the 1980’s Star Wars Droids cartoon series, and more!
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Recorded 2015-12-24
Length this week – 1:14:34
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This week on Curmudgeon’s Corner Sam and Ivan talk about the Fed raising interest rates, and of course we spend a long time on the Presidential race. To round it out we briefly touch on wifi networking, dedicated cameras vs smartphone cameras, Star Wars, the Shkeli arrest, hoverboards, self-driving cars, and more. Oh, and 6 year old Alex joins us to talk about the exciting events of Minecraft Storymode Episode 4.
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Recorded 2015-12-18
Length this week – 1:37:29
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This week on the Curmudgeon’s Corner podcast Sam and Ivan’s big topics are the Presidential race, the 2015 off-year elections, and the Sinai plane crash. In the Lightning Round we also touch on Bitcoin’s surge, Mythbusters, Twitter’s stars and hearts, and more! We start off though with Ivan on team building exercises, and Sam on locking himself out of his car in college. All the usual fun and excitement!
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Recorded 2015-11-05
Length this week – 1:43:46
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On the Curmudgeon’s Corner podcast this week, Ivan struggles to stay awake while he and Sam record their commentary track for the first Democratic debate. Listen to our thoughts on Clinton, Sanders, O’Malley, Webb and Chafee’s performances as they answer questions on the issues of the day. And listen to Ivan doze off and snore! Several times! Ah yes, this debate was obviously the most exciting and engaging yet!
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Recorded 2015-10-14
Length this week – 2:21:53
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On this week’s Curmudgeon’s Corner podcast, Sam and Ivan do it again, laying down a commentary track for the second Republican debate. Yes, the whole thing. All three hours of it. We kibitz as Trump and Carson and Bush and Cruz and Rubio and all the rest argue about the issues of the day. Oh, and of course, Fiorina. Ivan’s nemesis Fiorina. Ivan always has nice things to say about her. You’ve probably seen the debate, now listen to our take!
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Recorded 2015-09-18
Length this week – 3:13:32
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(0:00:10-1:01:04) Debate Segment I
Intro from Sam and Ivan
Candidate Self-Introductions
Trust Trump with Red Button?
Outsiders vs Insiders
Russia / Iran / China / Syria
Should Kim Davis follow the law?
Planned Parenthood and Government Shutdowns
Fiorina’s Face
(1:02:20-1:42:06) Debate Segment II
Immigration
Fiorina/Trump Business Records
Tax Plans and Budgets
Minimum Wage
Political Styles
(1:43:13-2:16:07) Debate Segment III
Trump knowing Foreign Policy
Would Jeb be a repeat of 41 and 43 on Foreign Policy?
Iraq / Syria / Afghanistan
Supreme Court / Abortion
(2:16:46-2:42:24) Debate Segment IV
Marijuana
Guns
Social Security
Climate Change
Vaccines and Autism
(2:43:02-3:03:32) Debate Segment V
Woman on the $10 bill
Secret Service Codenames
How will the world be different after your presidency?
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