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Bitter Coffey

by Bitter Coffey Podcast

Nothing happens but a lot goes on.

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Episodes

  1. Pre-emptive Harmonica Breathing

    Back from their second hiatus, Darek and Kelly celebrate the 15 minutes of fall in Vermont, openly discuss the pros & cons of Smashburgers, Darek's Rock Challenge standings, and Kelly's spiteful withholding of her O+ blood.

  2. Tits Deep in Pills

    Darek and Kelly mourn the loss of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, discuss AI's complete lack of boundaries, and note the pivot from shorts to easy pants. The curtain is finally pulled back on what Darek does for a living. We will always love you, Dolly.

  3. Sawg Yer Mom

    On this week's episode, Darek and Kelly discuss staycations, interesting fashion choices, aging in the workplace and the pros and cons of Noah Kahan.

  4. There's No Good Way to Bag a Cantaloupe

    Darek and Kelly are back in the studio after their summer hiatus! Please enjoy this mid-summer episode in which they discuss Jimothy, World Cup soccer (halftime shows), and the art of active napping.

  5. Stud Buds

    Michele joins Darek and Kelly in the studio for the first official "Talkin' Balls" segment. There is much robust debate over whether there are more doors or more wheels in the world while Butchie and Maisel run tight security in the BCP studio.

  6. Home Chickens

    In an earlier than usual recording time, Darek and Kelly tackle tough topics like global health crises, PO box eggs, and anniversary toilet seats. The bell is working overtime this week.

  7. No Piercing For You!

    Refreshed after a vacation in sunny Florida, Darek joins Kelly in the studio where they quickly realize they're both in a wonky mood and are fighting for their lives during this episode. Thank you to our pal Mel for the shout-out and to the new listeners. Welcome aboard!

  8. That Song With Lasers

    From astronauts circling the Moon to hobbies that promote joy and/or foot bruises, Darek and Kelly cover a wide range of topics of no particular importance. Rest assured, in the event of Kelly's untimely death, the podcast will likely continue with a new co-host. Sending big love to our friend…

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  9. Big Box O'Hats

    Darek and Kelly share their excitement about an update on their show merch, which somehow led to a shorter show. Sorry and/or you're welcome. Kelly considers a new show segment and Darek reflects on missed marketing opportunities in corporate America.

  10. Big Floss Pockets

    Time, time, time...see what's become of us. Darek and Kelly accidentally focus on a theme/topic for this week's episode, and they both have a lot to say about the concept of time. And aging. And watches & clocks. Shout out to our new listeners and to Shondell, who now lives rent-free in Kelly's...

  11. Olympic Fever

    Darek and Kelly discuss their love of the Olympics and have several recommendations on how to make it more entertaining for themselves and maybe other people, too. Kelly embraces THC and Darek shares his newfound fandom of Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso. Baby Jane Doe!

  12. We Are Like Us

    Back from their Dry January podcast hiatus, Kelly and Darek do their best to find the humor in a not-so-humorous world these days. When the day begins with a one-person hip hop kitchen dance party, things can only get better. Or worse. Your hosts briefly discuss the perils of social media and...

  13. Happy Holidays/Top of the Moccasin To You

    With Kelly and Darek filled with anxiety and Christmas cheer, 4 minutes of accidental copyright infringements set the proper for this episode. Not entirely sure your hosts are recording, they cover the usual holiday topics such as buying a tree, party-germ etiquette, and of course, George…

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  14. Cranial Squeaking

    Minor tech issues continue to plague the Bitter Coffey studio but Kelly's requests for new mics fall on deaf ears. Darek and special guest Michele Palardy provide the support Kelly needs as she loses her already weak grasp on the English language. Darek names the positive vibes during recording...

  15. Life On Mallomars

    After a COVID-induced break from recording, Darek and Kelly are back in the studio with mics in need of replacement. Kelly explains her process for recalling songs for which she doesn't know the lyrics, and Darek shares his extensive cookie marketing magic. The hosts take a crack at streaming...

  16. Tasting Menu with Colyer & Shemmy

    Longtime friends and longtime listeners Colyer and Shemmy join the show by phone to test a variety of edgy (some might even say exotic) potato chips. No one remembered to take a pic of the chips in the studio, mostly because Darek was overwhelmed by sodium and Kelly was distracted by tote bags.

  17. The Croation Chip Incident

    Darek and Kelly reflect on an emotionally difficult week, hoping to bring some levity despite the current state of the world right now. A shared admiration for Toto's "Rosanna" is revealed, and longtime friend and longtime listener Colyer experiences a less-than-warm welcome in Croatia while…

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  18. Fair Is Fair

    Darek & Kelly joined forces and made the Champlain Valley Fair a family event this year. Kelly eases into life as an elder fair-goer and Darek reflects on the high cost of fun and the need for increased goat-safety protocols. Both Taylor Swift and the Tooth Fairy prompt some real talk, and…

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  19. Shoo vs Shoe

    Kelly and Darek return to the mic to discuss Darek's juggling prowess and Kelly proves her talent for music trivia is fleeting at best. Darek offers a brief yet impactful grammar lesson and Kelly learns that it's difficult to sneeze without moving. Huge shout outs to Tim & Tanya for the studio...

  20. Gird Your Sow Loins

    Back from their unplanned/sort of planned summer hiatus, Kelly and Darek are back in the studio, ripping through topics in their usual fashion. Kelly spends entirely too much time talking about basement insulation and Darek spends entirely too little time talking about watching 90's rap videos in...

  21. The (Almost) Lost Episode

    After a series of editing mishaps, this recording was accidentally deleted and eventually recovered. Kelly and Darek are going to avoid pushing their luck so we're going to just share this episode of Bitter Coffey right now before anything else happens to it.

  22. Tube Top Pop Part - Part Two?

    After nearly cutting off her finger with a lesbian pocketknife, Kelly and co-host Darek give shoutouts to new listeners, work through the joy(s) of hat-buying and hat-wearing, and read some AI-generated emails. The descerning listening will be able to hear the exact moment your hosts use the last...

  23. The Palardy Diaries

    Michele from the Palardy Foundation sits in on the third mic, where Darek and Kelly flip through Michele's high school diaries. Kelly got trapped in her own belt several times last week without an escape technique, and Darek shares his frustrations working with a teenage salesperson at a car...

  24. Dr. Pepper, MD

    Darek and Kelly decide that drinking Zero Sugar Dr Pepper during an early morning recording session would be a great idea. Many listeners could easily argue to the contrary. Your hosts take a deep dive into Girl Scout cookies and donut-scented soap. Apologies in advance to Hannah for the DJ mixer...

  25. Glittery Fish Taco

    As Kelly's podcast editing skills continue to improve, so do Darek's novice DJ skills. Kelly and Darek offer many, many examples of their lack of connection to a younger generation, and give some Tik Tok creators the judgement they deserve. Yacht Rock is once again a popular topic. Welcome aboard.

  26. Back On Our Bullshit

    Podcasting jerks Darek and Kelly have returned from their extended hiatus and now that Kelly is living back in Vermont, these random recording sessions may become a bit less random and less echoey as their tech skills slowly return. Darek and Kelly are clunky, they are rusty, and they are back.

  27. A Pinot Grigio Kellanova in the Sky

    New year, same bunch of dorks. Kelly, Darek and Tim return to discuss a revolutionary new diet craze. Kelly introduces the show's potential 4th co-host, Joyce, the ghost of her home's previous owner, and the crew reveal the core motivation for returning to the microphone - ritualistic sports…

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  28. Soft Supple Kisses PARENS for Darek

    Kelly, Darek and Mitchel Thunderbutt (aka Tim Chang) are back after Darek finally faced his demons and figured how Descript, nee Squadcast, works. Tim shares his new passion project with his nephew, known as emoji-stories. Kelly ruminates about the horrors our driveway cameras capture, and...

  29. Easy Birds

    In this Chang-less episode of Bitter Coffey, Kelly forgets how to do a show intro and Darek provides a dad-specific perspective of July 4th fireworks. Kelly and Darek explore a very questionable Etsy purchase that occured after taking a sedative.

  30. Conspiring to Pocket Smurf

    With a brand new "Podcaster Machine" up and running, Kelly, Darek, and Tim are back at it to discuss meme exchanges as an accurate measure of friendship, and commercials about "hand pills." Tim shares his feelings surrounding the stress of playing cribbage, and Darek's childhood memories of the…

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  31. Ham-fisted Rooster Blocker

    With COVID and pneumonia in our rearview mirror, Darek and Kelly welcome a new permanent third co-host to the show. Darek takes several hits like a champ for a technical issue that none of us caught, Kelly is easily the worst birdwatcher on the Seacoast, and Tim dazzles us with a collab with Ron...

  32. Just Like Menudo

    In yet another episode where we forget to thank the Palardy Foundation, Darek and Tim are joined by musician and our intro & outro music creator Tim Chang. Topics include Kelly's melotonin dreams, Darek's work-related, on-the-fly microphone skills and Tim's experience with "Business Chinese."

  33. Mitch Better Have My Bunny

    Kelly and Darek establish a pattern that could be viewed as recording on a consistent basis, taking a deep dive into Rhianna's halftime show, Kelly's obsession with hold music, and Darek's new responsibilities as an Oatfluencer.

  34. BJ's Goat Sauce

    With improved sound and some new boom arms, Kelly and Darek discuss Lesbian Bird Watching, the whimsical days of MySpace, and introduce their listeners to a new game to play on road trips or your daily commute. Big thanks to Tim Chang for being a musical miracle.

  35. The Clunkiest of Returns

    After a series of schedule conflicts and chainsaws, Kelly and Darek return to their respective studios for their first NH-VT podcast. With topics ranging from Woodstock babies to extreme weather, both hosts are willing to overlook the lack of sound quality due to Kelly's mic deciding to take the...

  36. So many orgies, so little time.

    In a world where no good deed goes unpunished, Kelly shares her experience of getting yelled at for returning a lost wallet and Darek explains why closed-captioned TV is his only option. Proper orgy scheduling is explored, and Darek develops a new term for the garbage on a neighbor's lawn.

  37. Ron's Automotive

    Friend, Chang Report host, and musician Tim Chang joins Kelly and Darek in the studio to wish longtime listeners Colyer and Kevin a happy birthday. This turned out to be a "high energy" episode that somehow covers topics from golf, faulty ignitions, 90s rooftop parties and Cookie Jarvis.

  38. Sting, Shaggy, Spiders, and Sugarpumps

    In this non-Sting produced episode, Darek and Kelly celebrate longtime listener El Diablo's birthday and new(ish) listener Elizabeth's well-deserved vacation, Kelly and Darek characteristally bounce from topic-to-topic, discussing proper golf attire, ASMR, and Joni Mitchell.

  39. Glory Holes and Studio Guests

    Back from a trip to Ireland and the OR, Kelly and Darek welcome Glad, a returning on-air guest (also Darek's mom) and John, a longtime listener (and Glad's drummer) to the show. A flurry of topics are discussed, but since Kelly is still only able to type with one hand, you'll just have to trust…

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  40. Clamato, Clamahto

    Papi lends his whining skills to this episode of Bitter Coffey, in which Kelly & Darek discuss the historical significance of the podcast, a nosy anti-vax neighbor, and Paw Patrol's support of Roe v. Wade. Kelly loses the ability to speak earlier than usual, and Darek gets an update on The…

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  41. Every Time I Talk About Crickets...

    The Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial was an unexpected topic on today's show. Kelly shares her Celtics fandom that involves screaming swear words, and Darek discusses how dinosaur-themed birthday party decorations are a stark reminder of their extinction. Tim checks in prior to getting a new tattoo…

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  42. Panther Paw

    Kelly and Darek barrel through a jam-packed double episode, where they live scroll through TikTok, critique two Billie Eilish songs, engage in The Great Cheeseburger vs. Hamburger Debate, and discuss the increased murder potential as a result of automatic garage door openers. Tim Chang absolutely...

  43. Let's Stay Together

    Darek and Kelly return from their hiatus, add fuel to the fire surrounding the Great Sticker Debate. Darek tries on some fake grad school eyeglasses Kelly wonders if a leprechaun can fit in a shoe box. Show intro & outro music genius Tim Chang picks up his phone for a chat to discuss Wordle,...

  44. Curse of the Brattleburrito

    Against all technological odds, and in the face of an extremely dramatic snow squall, Kelly and Darek celebrate Shamrock Shake season with tales of a late night visit from an all-female EMT crew while ruminating on Olympic shenanigans and Super Bowl halftime. The Chang Report focuses on terrible...

  45. Olympic Village Boycott

    Darek and Kelly are back in the studio after Darek's battle with All Things COVID. A discussion about football leads to a rambling musical journey about favorite parts of songs, and a boycott of just about everything. Tim Chang's original, shiny and new show theme music will debut next week due…

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  46. Follow the Noise to the Back Door

    Darek and Kelly begin Season 5 and 2022 with a tribute to Betty White. Michele joins the show to break down Kelly's musical instrument-induced breakdown. Tim Chang invites listeners to begin using a new catch phrase, and Darek offers movie reviews on mediocre movies, past and present.

  47. Peppermint Pretzels and Cat Law

    In this holiday edition and season finale of Bitter Coffey, Darek accepts what could be candy from strangers when Kelly refuses to answer the door and Tim shares a hot take on recycling. Happy Holidays, y'all!

  48. Croup, There It Is.

    Darek flexes hard on recent purchases for his new home, and Kelly shares her discomfort after revisiting 1980s sitcoms. The Chang Report offers insight and wisdom in the midst of grocery store tension caused by crouton options.

  49. Welcome back, Celine.

    With Tim Chang on vacation to properly celebrate Eastern Daylight Time, Kelly struggles to function in the studio as a left-handed person, and Darek shares a holiday-driven potential spike in peppermint flavor in candy. Kelly curses in order to test the boundaries of Apple podcast censors, while...

  50. Behind The Dryer and Into Your Cups

    Kelly experiences a series of mini nervous breakdowns during the recording of this episode, and Darek manages to keep the show together as his co-host falls apart. Tim shares some real talk about the politics of parades, and a new catch phrases is born.

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Nothing happens but a lot goes on.

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