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A Cynical Optimist

by J.R Anguiano

Welcome to a cynical optimist! You’ve now committed to 1 hour at least of your time for entertainment that is equal to straight to video movie! Join me each week as I comment on internet jargon, interstellar news, blink 182 sometimes and let’s not forget my take on movies and pop culture nostalgia.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 260: Biting Into Aluminum!

    Its time to get back on track fools! Same year, new us! Enjoy the pod!

  2. Episode 259: The Relationship Bone!

    Well i guess this is growing up even at 36 dude! I thought songs about skateboarding and getting dumped were only in your teens and early 20s. Turns out they are forever! Either way we move forward and press on! Enjoy the pod!

  3. Episode 258: For Chad!

    Besided listening to this episode run to all of new found glorys discography and run it up! For Chad! That is all!

  4. Episode 257: King Cuckster!

    Oi! Mate! it was mental! I was making the intro for dis here pod and all of a sudden me lights go out! But Id still bring the pod to yas. Cause ats what we do here! (Read off that in your best british accent) Enjoy the pod!

  5. Episode 256: Not A Sexist Pod!

    This is not a sexist pod at all. We will take sexiest pod though (moans in american.) So of course you know I dropped another classic! This feels like the mixtape era in 09' if I'm being honest. Honestly, Im the only one saying that. Enjoy the pod!

  6. Episode 255: Brand New Smelly Car!

    Dude now I do the pod ahead of time and im last minute doing the music! But pulled off another week in your face govement! Enjoy the pod, and life and whats left of democracy! Thats actully corny forget everything except enjoy the pod!

  7. Episode 254: Make An Asian Joke!

    I personally dont make an asian joke but I know a bunch of 90s classics that did! Now that weve got that out of the way. Whats up with celebs dying. I mean they are just people and people die but why in 3s? PSL is back which means nothing! Enjoy the pod!

  8. Episode 253: Picasso Of Foliage!

    Dude were back and we never left! I detail the tast of a cold topo chico seltzer and they arent even paying me! But dammit on a hot day those hit! What can I say? Anyways enjoy the pod!

  9. Episode 252: Summer Of Slabby!

    Summer coming to a close it was a great one but I got taken out right at the end of the season! Was a hell of a season though! You hope you play good, you wanna play good. I think we played pretty good tonight!

  10. Episode 251: They Do Suck!

    Ok dudes we were down for a second but we are back up! Lets go! Dont let the little shit get to you! Start the day with this pod and let me carry you friend! Enjoy the Pod!

  11. Episode 250: The Lotus Corral!

    Yeah im still on my Odysseus shit man! I think after spider man I should be all calibrated up. We will see! Anyways man enjoy the episode and Ill see you next week!

  12. Episode 249: This Is Your Fourth Marg!

    Will somebody get these beggers out of here! Dude Im on that odyssey shit right now! Cant hold me right now! This man is a genius hes next level and hes not even me! They know not to cut off your boy when it comes to the margs while watching the odyssey and if they didn't now they do! Enjoy the...

  13. Episode 248: Princess Treatment Is Expected!

    Dude you ever see someone waving near you and you know its not for you but you've been tricked before. So you dont say whats up cause youre not trying to look dumb but they come up to you anyways and wave in you face anyways. Thus, making you feel dumb. Ya, me neither! Enjoy the pod!

  14. Episode 247: Pseudoscience Supplements!

    Dude another week! Another pod! appreciate all that listen always! Enjoy the eppy this week and the song! Im doing these earlier and earlier. Im being a good boy!

  15. Episode 246: Temu Story So Far!

    Im getting more resposible with these uploads dude! Ive been a good boy! anyways its late and heres the pod enjoy!

  16. Episode 245: Squirrel Suiting!

    Dude im so pissed on the website I have to edit this podcast on! its not your fault its mine for assuming I can do this week to week. I mean I can but F#@k! You know! enjoy the pod!

  17. Episode 244: The J.R Darf Challenge

    Are you not entertained?! I do this podcast for you! The few listeners! Are you worth it?! Yes you are! Now go off and Enjoy the podcast you fool!

  18. Episode 243: Chudmaxxing ON Goyslopp!

    We are two for two on the intros! Lets keep this going! Also, first night of the finals and im doing this still in the first! I should be focused on the game!

  19. Episode 242: The Soul Touchers!

    First episode with an actual made intro song! We have come along way! Hopefully I can stay on this shit and be consistent with it if not ill reuse...you know to save the planet and such! Enjoy the Ep!

  20. Episode 241: In My Whimsical Era!

    Im watching foods that failed in the 2000s and dude they definitely were feeding us poison! Beyond the shadow of a doubt! But we always ate it! Anyways enjoy the eppy and yada yada yada...

  21. Episode 240: Zombies For Boobs!

    Its late but what else is new! its free! Selling out would be tight but until then we do what we can! Enjoy the ep just like every possible instagram update to keep you on the app!

  22. Episode 239: Blue Dot Fever!

    Late drop today! I was at a rodeo late and I know what youre thinking but the bull is okay. Enjoy the ep and not much to say but they released more uap footage and it looks insane! go look it up fool!

  23. Episode 238: Dummy Viral!

    Dont hold this against me but I think Ive used the name of this episode once before...shhhh! Pretend like I didnt! Also, This episode might be a little messed up but again we are doing this grass roots hopefully not much longer!

  24. Episode 237: Fully Healed Dawg!

    Im being a good boy and getting ahead of releasing the pod for you animals! Your boy is back! I dont know for how long but lets make this count! Enjoy the pod!

  25. Episode 236: Trippin Ass Price!

    The title seems sus but just know you will agree with me when you listen to the episode. "They called me a mad man, until they saw the price of doritos." Is what my quote will be in the history books! Flavored triangles aside, enjoy the ep and do some good foo!

  26. Episode 235: Melancholy Face!

    Dude I need to stop falling for these ads for products I dont need! I dont have enough cardboard to where I would need a cardboard cutter wheel thing! I could of used that during the eating an entire little Cesar's pizza era!

  27. Episode 234: Stuff That Rules!

    Trying to be more positive these days. So hopefully this helps you remember that stuff does rule and also check out the guy i mention in the episode cause hes the inspiration behind it all! Im just carrying on the message of stuff just ruling!

  28. Episode 233: Just A Skosh!

    Putting out the episode before work! Even though I told myself Id get up early enought to post it before work! Great! I lied to myself all for the pleasure of more sleep! Either way, enjoy the pod and dont fuck up today!

  29. Episode 232: Epiphany Pod!

    Ok so I tried uploading the music in the intro and looks like I have to go back to the drawing board. Well, here is to next time! Enjoy the ep and oh yeah I figure some stuff out too!

  30. Episode 231: Me Is We, We Is Me!

    Finalizing this episode while Im playing warzone! classic multitasker! Either way i tried nootropics dip and now Im all smart dude! Go ahead ask me anything!

  31. Episode 230: Sorry, Green Day!

    You've got a fever! The only prescription? More Pod! or a very popular 80s punk band that only a select few people love! Either way welcome back! and Enjoy!

  32. Episode 229: Dive Into The Abyss

    Dude! Do you ever dance like you're in the band alien ant farm for the music video "movies." If so, then welcome to your home if not...dude, what are you doing get on it! Enjoy the ep and follow rate and review and all that jazz! which if you replaced the a with an i in jazz....well you get it!

  33. Episode 228: Air Matress!...It sucks!

    The amount of money I have spent on Royal Match is not alot. Still, how do I explain that amount to my ancestors? They wouldn't understand what happens when you get stuck on a level for a few days!

  34. Episode 227: Two Day Old Underwear!

    Whats up dude another ep of this shit! Are you lonely? Cause its starting to feel that way. How could I?! Im here with you! Talking and listening! We are here together! We are one! We are cynyopp. This line will be directly taken from my manifesto when they've discovered ive created an alter ego...

  35. Episode 226: Magicians Of The Bones!

    Not gonna lie Im beyond buzzed on a thursday and i Think i messed up the way the text may appear! But, I showed up and poste the pod on time! dude! They should give me an award for this! A poddy! Is that what they call it? A poddy? Sidenote... is shia labeouf a great actor? Dude, I think he is!...

  36. Episode 225: Burrito Skatepark!

    I know I know the title is stupid but wait till you hear the episode its also stupid! Anyways light your black and mild woodtips and enjoy the episode!

  37. Episode 224: Na Na Na Na Boo Boo!

    Dude im literally running out the door to post this in time! Enjoy the ep! I gotta go! later!

  38. Episode 223: We Back!

    Late but always great! I hope! Im playing call of duty as we speak and im pissed off cause I just died. Thats how dedicated I am to the cast! As much as it doest seem like it. But welcome back to the pod!

  39. Episode 222: Invest In JR Stock!

    I messed up the intro when I say what episode number but its all good! Im losing track of what episode number im on when i record these things! Christmas is near and that means possible episode next week lets see how it goes. Either way Ill see you when i see you! Merry Christmas!

  40. Episode 221: Regular Person Friendly

    Dude so much can happen in week its insane! Welcome back and thank you for choosing me to rot with this week! apparently alot of you do! So, buckle up and then unbuckle cause we are going head first through the windshield of this podcast!

  41. Episode 220: Pissin My Brains Out!

    I get it vulgur title but I need something to grab your attention every week! Im competing with the world! The year coming to a close in a couple weeks and we are here for it all. Thanks again for just showing up to listen even if its for 10 mins. Really do appreciate you the listener for coming...

  42. Episode 219: Is The Red Spicy?

    Happy Thanksgiving but not a Thanksgiving pod! I mean what is a Thanksgiving pod? Would it be a podcast about the history of Thanksgiving? Who actually knows what that was? We werent there. For all we know it was an orgy but then changed for history reasons cause they didnt want people having...

  43. Episode 218: Willy Wonka Dialogue!

    Maybe we judged Kanye to fast. He isnt mentioned in the episode but maybe we judged him wrong. Idk just a thought. Like maybe we are conditioned to think a certain way and anytime someone speaks against that they are cast an outsider. Again, maybe im wrong but enjoy the episode!

  44. Episode 217: We're The Loser Kids!

    You ever just stop and see a moment you want to last forever? You feel like sometimes expressing yourself feels cringe to others or make you think they dont care? If so we are the podcast for you and this episode is for you. I dont know if any of that is true but we welcome you! Nobody reads…

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  45. Episode 216: Arrested For Flexing!

    You're insane, You're in pain I can tell by what you're saying.... Halloween ep but nothing related to Halloween. So, in conclusion another episode! Later Foo!

  46. Episode 215: Gluttonous Little Piggy!

    More Life or whatever flavor flav said. New ep up and we are still here bringing that new shit every week. I tried to explain my podcast to someone the other day and they laughed at the idea. Not that the podcast was funny idea. I think mostly that they thought I thought I was interesting enough…

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  47. Episode 214: Post Hangover Pod!

    Now, you will know all! the very minimal and non interesting truth of that night and that weekend! Enjoy!

  48. Episode 213: The Pre Hangover Pod!

    Before recording this pod and before 36 I had my whole life in front of me. Then I went and messed up for a couple great nights. You wont hear any of this until next weeks pod! Enjoy!

  49. Episode 212: Im A Streamer!

    Back again and just in time! You ever hear someone else validate how you feel about a certain thing. Could be anything. When you hear their opinion and its the exact same way you feel?! Probably top 5 best feeling! Anyways, enjoy the episode!

  50. Episode 211: Civil War Burger!

    The title of this episode would of been a great title for a song the dead kennedys would of made. Maybe even the vandals but i think they already had a song about a burger and anarchy or something. Any punk band from the mid 80s into the early 90s would of loved this title. Either way enjoy the...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to a cynical optimist! You’ve now committed to 1 hour at least of your time for entertainment that is equal to straight to video movie! Join me each week as I comment on internet jargon, interstellar news, blink 182 sometimes and let’s not forget my take on movies and pop culture nostalgia.

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J.R Anguiano

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