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Bad Ideas with Alec Flynn
by Alec Flynn
There are a lot of bad ideas making our lives worse, but stand-up comedian Alec Flynn has some bad ideas of his own that might make our lives better. Every other Thursday, Alec Flynn gives an education on the bad ideas of our time using the lost relic that is the overhead projector. Laugh at the absurdity of Alec’s chaotic-good energy, and leave feeling just informed enough to survive the next two weeks.
Episodes
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The Cornell 7 and Men's Silence
Attention all you spineless limp f*cks who have the moral backbone of an éclair. This episode is a serious one. One that dives into the systems of the patriarchy. And more so, the benefits that those systems showcase to the boys who stay silent. How silence is rewarded with power in the future....
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This Is How The Power Grid Collapses
Well well well look who we have here, Brad Bird called and he wants his Iron Giant Cosplay royalty check in the mail. I don’t know what any of that means, much like I don’t know much about today’s episode of Bad Ideas with Alec Flynn. In this episode Alec talks to us about The Power Grid and the...
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The Most Corrupt Mayor in America
Hello you Naboli Dabolies welcome back to another episode of Bad Ideas. In today’s episode we’re talking about a bunch of stunads! Some gagootz! A real Ubatz Stugatz in Buddy Cianci. The former mayor of Providence Rhode Island. A truly corrupt mayor, Alec takes us through a deep dive of Buddy’s...
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The Social Cost of Not Drinking
Hey hey you limp biscuits. Welcome back to Bad Ideas with Big Al and (Emmett). In today’s episode we showcase to you an epidemic, a silent epidemic, an epidemic that most just seem to not want to shed light on. I’m not talking about the next COVID or the peptides. I’m talking about the epidemic…
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Stop Going To Erewhon
Hey, pickup that shopping basket at a grocery store that's for the people. In this week's episode, we explore the rising trend of Luxury Grocery stores. We discuss the economics behind their rise, the social media influence of those promoting, and why you should not allow your local grocer to…
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How Private Equity Took Over Sports
Listen up you Crusaders! Private Equity is destroying everything we know and love. The vest wearing cucks have gotten their grubby hands on pretty much everything that our capitalistic society has to offer. But in most recent developments they’ve been working in the shadows. Hoping we wouldn’t...
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buddy, we ain't voting
kinda bleak, kinda fun stuff featuring our boy Ran Barnaclo EUGENE, TACOMA, IRVINE, SAN DIEGO ALL COMING UP COME SEE ME LIVE https://punchup.live/alecflynn/tour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Property Damage Brothers
EUGENE, TACOMA, IRVINE, SAN DIEGO ALL COMING UP COME SEE ME LIVE https://punchup.live/alecflynn/tour We are so back people. No Kalshi or Polymarket ads here. No absolute embarrassment of a showing against Belgium here. No corporate sponsored reserved seating at the game here. No private equity...
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Straight Men Should Watch Bravo
Don't be shy, lads. Bravo is FTB. In this weeks episode of Bad Ideas, I break down why it's imperative for the boys to be watching a little bit of bravo in their media diet. How we can take examples from the train wrecks of these people's lives and integrate those lessons into our own. Avoid the...
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Boomers Are Killing Us
I'm (((this))) close to breaking some hips. This week on bad ideas, we explore the gerontocracy. We deep dive on how the geriatric boomer class has consolidated wealth, political power, and property at the expense of their children and grandchildren. We have to ask ourselves, why wouldn't they…
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Why Men are Bald and Soft
Have you ever wondered why you're being hit with these Hims ads? Ro Sparks? Who is this for??? This week we do a deep dive on the Telehealth industry that is preying on men's shame and (probably) lack of insurance. Are we actually bald and soft? Or are these companies making too much money…
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Everyone Has an Opinion on Your Wedding
Hey there bookwormies, we are back with a solo pod for you today. And not that anyone requested this but today’s episode is a “EMMETTSODE.” We get to hear and celebrate his recent engagement to his beautiful betrothed, what he plans for the wedding, and hear his stories from being a wedding…
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Grill Secrets for Summer w/ Noah Galuten
Hello my sous chefs, today we are joined by an absolute wizard on the grill, Chef Noah Galuten! Noah was an absolute pleasure to have on and taught Alec a ton of new skills that will be sure to elevate not only the quality of dishes he’s grilling up, but the sanitation as well. Chef Noah surly...
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Arnold Palmer Chucking w/ Dan Toomey
Hi my darlings you’re in for a treat today, because Alec is joined by the esteemed comedian Dan Toomey! So sit down and get active on some Arnold Palmer as Alec and Dan discuss the insane world of professional bowling, how muckbangs are slightly perverted, and why body builders are the sweetest...
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Masculinity and Mariscos ft. Luis Galilei
Hello Pupils, Today’s episode gets deep in every way. Today Alec kicks it with his good friend Luis Galilei. A truly remarkable guy. We dive deep into the personal lessons we can take from past relationships, how our decisions in current relationships are affected by not only our family…
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Chinamaxxing for the Inevitable
I can't get over how fat my face looks in this video. Hello there, it’s yb Big Al. Welcome to Bad Ideas, a monthly deep dive video essay on my overhead projector. This month, we consider the phenomenon of "Chinamaxxxing". Inevitably if you've been on social media since the beginning of the lunar...
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What it takes to be a Lawyer
Order! Order in the court! In today’s episode we hear from the sharp-witted brilliant practicing attorney and podcast host of the show Rebuttal, Reb Masel. Reb and Alec sit down for a hang in the park to discuss the inner workings of a squad in Call of Duty, Mormons and the whole concept of...
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Nobody Can Go With The Flow
Don’t say we didn’t warn you! Welcome back to Big Al’s Grill ASMR. In today’s episode, we are grasping for straws. Not really, but feeling defeated in more ways than one. Emmett’s dog is needing to be put down, Alec has financial debt looming and the war in Iran is still, well, continuing to get...
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Billionaires are Killing the Vibe
Hello my shiny teeth and me. Episode 81 is here and today we have Chip Skylark joi---no, sadly not Chip (could you imagine?) it’s back to just another solo pod today with our beloved Alec aka Courage The Cowardly Dog if he was from Massachusetts aka The Silver Fire Hydrant aka The CTE Nabokov.…
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Is This Heated Rivalry 2?
Hello my fellow Americans. Episode 80 is here and Alec needed to get some feelings off his chest. In today’s episode, feelings are felt. Mostly upset ones both directed towards Emmett and towards the country. We hear Alec’s thoughts on the USA Men’s and Women’s Hockey Gold Medal Game victories,...
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Why John Cena Should Be President
Hello there, it’s yb Big Al. Welcome to Bad Ideas, a monthly deep dive video essay on my overhead projector. I’m tired of complaining about the problems, let’s talk about solutions. Let’s ask “why not?” Let’s search for the evidence together. This month, I propose we seriously consider John Cena…
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What Your Chinese Birth Year Means ft. Michael Turner
Welcome back my whimsical piglets! We are pleased to welcome an OG back to the pod, Michael Turner! In today’s episode, Michael ends up putting Alec in a blender. Both intellectually and through shouting over him when they go toe to toe in an intense AI debate. They compare Dad stories as well as...
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The Recs Episode
Good Morrow Commoners! I hope you are well enough rested for this “Twilight-Zone-esque” episode of Big Al’s Grill ASMR. Today we are in the TMG Playhouse, where Alec takes us on a solo journey through a close-read of a New York Times Magazine article that spoke to him, Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show…
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Phil, Get Back In The Hole Ft. Katherine Blanford
Hello My Sweet Kittens!! Your Master Discord King is back! Emmett missed you and has refilled your bowl of milk and dry food corner. In all seriousness, it is great to be back and Emmett missed everyone dearly. What an episode for him to return to-- Today we have the stunningly gorgeous and a bit...
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Granny Smith Flynn
Hello my sunshines, welcome back to another episode! Some weeks are better than others, and this week we took the time to reflect on some things that are bringing us down. But despite this we charge forward and persevere, because life isn’t always perfect! Don’t worry though because this whole...
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Self Defense & Current Events
Buckle in boys and girls, because this week's episode is absolutely unhinged. From self defense classes to homemade go karts popping wheelies & donuts in the streets around us, the park really tested our limits and patience. But nonetheless we persevere and embrace the chaos around us. We chat...
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Pink Mexican ft. Chris Estrada
Hello my beauties!! We’re continuing to think positive despite the shitstorm 2026 has been so far. And who else better to help us with some good vibes than the brilliantly hilarious, Chris Estrada! This episode, despite some apprehension, we discovered that Sprouts actually has some banging carne...
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Everybody Take a Knee ft. Sarah Doerner
IT'S 2026 BABY! YEAH! And your screaming fire hydrant shaped uncle Alec is back and ready to take this new year by storm! We hit the ground flying in the first episode of the new year with the wickedly talented Sarah Doerner. We dive deep into candle making, birthday dinner etiquette, as well as...
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Big Al’s Christmas Special ft. Paige Gallagher & Caroline Deery
Merry Christmas my little sugar plum fairies! Today I bring Christmas cheer and the lovely ladies, Paige Gallagher & Caroline Deery, from What a Trip pod to your screens & ears to celebrate the most magical season of all. So sit down & turn up the Vince Guaraldi while we sip on tasty Bud Lights,...
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Finding Your 2026 Mission
Hello lovelies, our year is coming to an end and it’s time to look back at the year in review. Plus, an exciting look ahead into 2026! Hang with us, eat some burgers, and enjoy one last outing in the park this year. Next week we have a fun Christmas surprise for you all! BIG AL’S GRILL ASMR...
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Adam Sandler’s Greatest Movies w/ Ray Lau
Good 'morrow my lovelies. Today we have the esteemed privilege of welcoming to the show the wickedly talented, Ray Lau. Ray and Alec discuss the importance of Grill hygiene and ponder the inner workings and feelings towards branded comedy in today’s society. We also get a few sneak peeks at…
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Overwhelming Tiredness
HELLO my murder of Crows! How are you all? Good, we hope? In today’s solo pod, we hear from Alec after coming back from being on the road. We get an in depth look at just how truly mentally and emotionally taxing life has been for him recently---AHH JUST KIDDING! HE IS HAPPY and working on...
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Hoodsie Cup Guys
Hello you fine shyts from yonder. In today’s episode, we sit down with our beloved Jay Larson again. We dive deep into such topics as Vermin Supreme and Jesse “The Body” Ventura, helping Jay find a date, the modern day hit man, the wonders of Seabiscuit, and we even get a surprise welcome from a...
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The pinnacle of our lives ft. Orion Levine
In today’s episode, Alec welcomes one of his day-one degens, the great Orion Levine, for a very special episode. We talk canceled people, voicemail crimes, why the government shutdown should maybe stay shut down, and the spiritual crisis that is bringing your own taco to a podcast. PLEASE COME TO…
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Jobs not finished
In today’s episode, Alec has finally landed back state-side. In this special segment ridden episode, Emmett asks Alec questions about Ireland. We celebrate the small victories, eat burgers made with a Hockey stick, discuss the mayoral race in New York, express the trials and tribulations of...
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on a rainy day in dublin
Solo episode! Bringing you all the way across the pond once again, but this time to rainy Dublin where Alec breaks down his journey on the islands, his nights at the stoney clubs, and his gratitude for doing big things and creating a community. Oh and Alec steps in Liam's dog poo. Enjoy! PLEASE...
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Let's Get Activated (in London) ft. Paige Gallagher
Paige is back people! Deja vu, we have Paige back for round two. This time we bring you all the way across the pond to foggy London town where Alec and Paige discuss what their trip has been like so far, staying activated, as well as Alec’s narcissism. So Bob's your uncle and keep your pecker up,...
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Utopia For Realists ft. Skyler Higley
In today’s episode, we are joined by the all-powerful, incredibly intelligent and passionate Skyler Higley. Alec and Skyler get into the weeds about Mother Gaia, Our failed system of Capitalism, fun facts about Iran and late night hosts as cam girls. So grab your slow-roasted pork shoulder and…
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Emo couple at the mall ft. Paige Gallagher
In today’s episode, Alec sits down with the woman we’ve all been waiting for, Paige Gallagher. Finally we get to meet the illustrious woman he loves. His betrothed. His other half. His light inside the abyss of darkness that is our current world right now. His hope is fighting against his…
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shut that baby up (secret episode)
In today’s episode, Alec sits down with himself to discuss his slow but also rampant decline in his mental health because of the state of our world. He discusses possibly joining a run club, going to London, the mystery behind the band Greta Van Fleet, his love of pool tables outside and his...
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The Right Hand Man ft. Cillian Dunne
In today’s episode, Alec sits down with his longtime friend, roommate and former IRA buddy, Cillian. They do icebreakers, shares intimate details and stories about Cillian’s upcoming book The Right Hand Man, as well as explore the cultural relevance of The Scooby-Doo Movie and what happens when…
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Grace does not want to be here ft. Trae Crowder
In today’s episode Alec and Trae discuss at length sharks, the importance of the prefix to any phile, Kevin “The Spaceman” Spacey, the generational divides in music and Alec’s inability in seasoning anything he eats. PLEASE COME TO A SHOW SEATTLE, PORTLAND, UK, IRELAND PLEASE COME TO A SHOW...
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Lets be honest with ourselves
Today, Alec tackles the fall of democracy as we know it, shrooms, sushi, weddings and the differences between Field Trip Teacher energy versus The Offensive Coordinator energy amongst a male friend group. Join us as we continue to try to live forever and get wet and slippery in the process.…
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the chicago *redacted* episode
We sat down with all the boys from our chicago jaunt and just had a good ole time. Please keep this episode to just us, ok? Follow all the boys on IG @nowayhestoxic, @mybuddychris @heymattyryan @evanhullalive @trashpanda PLEASE COME TO A SHOW SEATTLE, PORTLAND, UK, IRELAND PLEASE COME TO A SHOW...
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crows are back! ft. Laura Peek (don't tell comedy)
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Bare-Handing Brats ft. Geoff Asmus
PLEASE COME TO A SHOW CHICAGO, SEATTLE, PORTLAND, UK, IRELAND PLEASE COME TO A SHOW https://punchup.live/alecflynn/tickets hey we had a big old announcement about our new home with TMG Studios! so stoked to be over on the new network. If you're new here from TMG then im very pleased to meet you....
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I don't think acting class is paying off
PLEASE COME TO A SHOW CHICAGO, SEATTLE, PORTLAND, UK, IRELAND PLEASE COME TO A SHOWhttps://punchup.live/alecflynn/tickets hey we had a big old announcement about our new home with TMG Studios! so stoked to be over on the new network. If you're new here from TMG then im very pleased to meet you.…
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mad fer it Ft. Shapel Lacey (Don't Tell Comedy)
PLEASE COME TO A SHOW CHICAGO, SEATTLE, PORTLAND, UK, IRELAND PLEASE COME TO A SHOWhttps://punchup.live/alecflynn/tickets Are you ready for some lasagnaaaaa? we had the hilarious comedian and Oasis Superfan Shapel Lacey ( @ShapelLacey ) on the show this week to talk about his experience seeing…
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teaching and other lessons
PLEASE COME TO A SHOW CHICAGO, SEATTLE, PORTLAND, UK, IRELAND PLEASE COME TO A SHOWhttps://punchup.live/alecflynn/tickets Emmet has finally returned, you know what that means? Grill cam is back THANK GOD. Today is a packed ep. We have a rundown of my first bachelor party, my time teaching, a…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
There are a lot of bad ideas making our lives worse, but stand-up comedian Alec Flynn has some bad ideas of his own that might make our lives better. Every other Thursday, Alec Flynn gives an education on the bad ideas of our time using the lost relic that is the overhead projector. Laugh at the absurdity of Alec’s chaotic-good energy, and leave feeling just informed enough to survive the next two weeks.
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There are a lot of bad ideas making our lives worse, but stand-up comedian Alec Flynn has some bad ideas of his own that might make our lives better. Every other Thursday, Alec Flynn gives an education on the bad ideas of our time using the lost relic that is the overhead projector. Laugh at the...
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