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CounterCultureWISE

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In the clown world we're navigating today, it's time to go counter-culture AND counter-clockwise — or CounterCultureWISE! Join hosts Jim & Mélanie for a variety show that offers upbeat news, long-form interviews with interesting people, differing takes on politics and current events, plus parodies and spoofs using their anthropomorphized pets.

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Episodes

  1. Dark.

    I'm not sure what the future of CCW is, if there is a future. So sorry, folks. God bless. https://www.givesendgo.com/hopemoniz

  2. 2024-12-22-MVRB Holiday Extravaganza

    Really? Max manages to take over AGAIN? Merry Christmas, all!

  3. Under DC

    On tonight’s CounterCultureWISE podcast: Under D.C. Besides the usual DC shenanigans, we regale you with undersea tales of walls and whales. *** Please be sure to like, share, & subscribe!*** ♩ ♩ ♩ ♩ | ♫ ♪ ♪ ♪ Opening “Get Happy” Music: https://www.purple-planet.com ≽^•⩊•^≼ All links are archived...

  4. Pardon Me

    Well, Pardon ME! Tonight we discuss Biden's epic pardon and a bit about the unknown assassin. *** Please be sure to like, share, & subscribe!*** ♩ ♩ ♩ ♩ | ♫ ♪ ♪ ♪ Opening “Get Happy” Music: https://www.purple-planet.com ≽^•⩊•^≼ All links are archived and listed on https://counterculturewise.com (...

  5. Interview with Dr. Anthony M. D’Agostino, author of Prejudice, Racism, and Tribalism: A Primer for White People

    Interview with Dr. Anthony M. D’Agostino, author of Prejudice, Racism, and Tribalism: A Primer for White People A Navy psychiatrist who served in the Viet Nam war, Dr. D'Agostino talks about his book, his background, and a little about the political climate today. *** Please be sure to like…

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  6. Retail Therapy

    On tonight’s CounterCultureWISE podcast: Retail Therapy! Nightmarish tales of Black Friday FightsWeasels and Froggies and Wondrous sights! …all this plus News of the Weird, Wonderful, and Wicked.

  7. Thankful

    THANKFUL Let’s gather around the table and give thanks for all the wonderful things God has given us…while we throw some shade at the Pentagon, the State of Ill Noise, and a million-dollar banana. …all this plus News of the Weird, Wonderful, and Wicked. *** Please be sure to like, share, &...

  8. The Dream Team

    THE DREAM TEAM Trump has begun announcing his cabinet choices. We discuss how the choices, if approved, may change the course of US history. We also discuss why British and American tourists are the worst. …all this plus News of the Weird, Wonderful, and Wicked. *** Please be sure to like, share…

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  9. Interview with Sylvia Lerch, author of Grasp the Nettle

    Interview with Sylvia Lerch, author of Grasp the Nettle Buy her book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Grasp-Nettle-Sylvia-Lerch/dp/1035808889 We share a fascinating interview with the octogenarian author of Grasp the Nettle, a beautiful yet unsettling novel that explores gender roles in 1920s...

  10. WE DID IT!

    WE DID IT! DJT had a decisive win. We analyze his victory, what went wrong on the Dem side, and what lies ahead. We also have a YUGE Florida Man segment, too. …all this plus News of the Weird, Wonderful, and Wicked. *** Please be sure to like, share, & subscribe!*** ♩ ♩ ♩ ♩ | ♫ ♪ ♪ ♪ Opening “Get...

  11. Vote Garbage

    Vote Garbage Trump takes it to Troll Level 1000 once again as we prepare for one the most consequential elections in history. We serve up bologna and cheese stories, and Boeing wises up. …all this plus News of the Weird, Wonderful, and Wicked! *** Please be sure to like, share, & subscribe!*** ♩…

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  12. The DJT Experience

    Donald Trump goes to the Joe Rogan Experience podcast for a 3-hour interview. The world goes crazy at WaPo for returning to its roots. And no podcast is complete without discussing…THC-infused pizzas? …all this plus News of the Weird, Wonderful, and Wicked! *** Please be sure to like, share, &...

  13. Comedy Gold - Trump at the Al Smith dinner

    Trump (and NOT Kamala) makes a comedic appearance at the Al Smith dinner, and we share one of the funniest obituaries ever written. …all this plus News of the Weird, Wonderful, and Wicked! *** Please be sure to like, share, & subscribe!*** ≽^•⩊•^≼ All links are archived and listed on...

  14. Dropped Trop. & Manly Men

    The legendary Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Casino is no more. “Men” for Kamala create predictably cringy ads. All this, plus news of the Weird, Wonderful and Wicked! *** Please be sure to like, share, & subscribe!*** ≽^•⩊•^≼ All links are archived and listed on https://counterculturewise.com (…

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  15. Interview: Michelle Slater, author of Soulmate Dog

    Soulmate Dog tells the brave, moving story of Slater’s extraordinary relationship with her German Shepherd, Brady. The book charts the nature of love and the inevitability of loss that accompanies it, while showcasing the telepathic language that can exist between dogs and humans. Because Brady...

  16. A Flurry of Inactivity Part 2

    On tonight’s CounterCultureWISE podcast: A Flurry of Inactivity Part 2 We can’t avoid the fact that our government has its priorities jacked up completely. People in the wake of hurricane Helene are being warned they may not be helped, while the Ukraine spigot keeps a-flowing. Chuck drops by, and...

  17. A Flurry of Inactivity (Part 1 of 2)

    On tonight’s CounterCultureWISE podcast: A Flurry of Inactivity We can’t avoid the fact that our government has its priorities jacked up completely. People in the wake of hurricane Helene are being warned they may not be helped, while the Ukraine spigot keeps a-flowing. Chuck drops by, and we…

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  18. Interview: Joe Evermore, father of Sam Adventure who climbed El Capitan at 8-years-old

    Ten-year-old Sam Adventure Evermore is no ordinary kid, whose middle name may be a bit of an understatement. His father Joe and mother Ann are certainly not Helicopter Parents, though Joe and Sam do climb to the sky, most recently to the top of the tallest sheer mountain face in North America.…

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  19. Cheesier than Normal

    On tonight’s CounterCultureWISE podcast: Cheesier than Normal We have a gouda show tonight, with extra emphasis on culture. Our language won’t be stilton, in queso you had any doubt. It’s a muenster of a show that will have you smiling and saying…well, you know. All this, plus news of the Weird,...

  20. Inerview: Dr Josh McConkey

    Our guest today is a true hero on many levels. From serving as a surgeon in actual battlefields to navigating socialized healthcare, he’s been all over the globe and on every sort of aircraft, yet he’s still a down-to earth guy. Please give a warm and hearty CounterCultureWise welcome to…

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  21. Pandamonium!

    Pandamonium! Happy International Red Panda Day! Tonight, we ask for Pravda to take their own advice and “tone down the rhetoric.” We hand out a heapin’ helpin’ of Florida Man, and Chuck drops in. All this, plus news of the Weird, Wonderful and Wicked! *** Please be sure to like, share, &...

  22. They’re Eating the Dogs, They’re Eating the Cats!

    On tonight’s CounterCultureWISE podcast: They’re Eating the Dogs, They’re Eating the Cats! We very briefly discuss the debate (was anyone’s mind changed, after all?), pay tribute to James Earl Jones, and reveal John Kirby's condescending insult to veterans. All this, plus news of the Weird,...

  23. Pregnant sharks, spy whales, and robust wombats — oh, MY!

    On tonight’s CounterCultureWISE podcast: Pregnant sharks, spy whales, and robust wombats, oh MY! What else do you need? OK, we’ll give you more! We bring Florida Man back from the swamp, talk about the once-great Boeing Company, and show you a cow objecting to a wedding. All this, plus news of…

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  24. Interview: award-winning author Toby Brookes

    Toby Brooks is a novelist who has been compared to John Cheever. His debut novel was a finalist in the Literary Fiction Readers’ Favorites Competition. All links, video version, and further information available here:...

  25. Scared Little Girl

    On tonight’s CounterCultureWISE podcast: Scared Little Girl We review CNN’s decidedly-not-hard-hitting interview with Harris and Walz. Chuck chimes in, and we share stories that will make you laugh, cry, and THINK! All that, plus news of the weird, wonderful, and wicked! ———— Check out Chuck's...

  26. Interview with Cali Tucker

    We sit down with up and coming country pop star to discuss her musical journey, inspirations, and new video, "Country Couture" Find all of Cali's info and links - as well as the video version of this episode - on our website counterculturewise.com

  27. Out With the Old

    We review all of the lowlights of the DNC, which turned into an episode of…CALLED IT!. Chuck gets us caught up on the world’s events, and Melanie and Jim discuss the World’s Oldest…CHEESE? All that, plus news of the weird, wonderful, and wicked!

  28. Tongue and Skis

    On tonight’s CounterCultureWISE podcast: Tongue and Skis We go over the absolute joke that has become the Secret Service, we rant over anti-gun Texans (that’s a thing?), and we discuss the death cult at the DNC. We also have some fun with Guinness World Records. All that, plus news of the weird,...

  29. CCW Interviews Neil Rogers

    Neil Rogers is an author, speaker, and business leader with over 37 years of experience in marketing & sales, generating revenue and guiding clients through highly effective & result-oriented marketing campaigns. Neil has been Owner and VP of Marketing & Sales at Rogers Marketing for nearly 26...

  30. 2024-08-11_Weird

    On tonight’s CounterCultureWISE podcast: We investigate how we’ve gone from Nazi terrorists to just “weird.” We also check out the AI fakery of the Harris/Walz campaign. We lament the end of the UK and free speech. We poke fun at some wacky Florida men. All that, plus news of the weird…

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  31. Gender Olympics

    On tonight’s CounterCultureWISE podcast: We go over the NABJ comedy special. Jim gives a eulogy for Aerosmith. Snoop and Martha hang at the Olympics in style. Speaking of the Olympics, we bring back a classic sketch because we CALLED IT! All that, plus news of the weird, wonderful, and wicked!

  32. 2024-07-28_Kackling Kueen Kamala

    On tonight’s CounterCultureWISE podcast: Kackling Kween Kamala! It looks like the DNC is pushing Ms. Harris as the candidate even before the convention officially votes her in…it figures. We break down the Olympic Opening Ceremony debacle. We also talk about train derailments, Houdini Kitten, and...

  33. Has Anyone Told Him it's Joever?

    On tonight’s CounterCultureWISE podcast: Has Anyone Told Him? Tonight, we say goodbye to Old Joe, even though he probably won’t know why. We talk about the most uplifting, fun convention that’s really ticking off the party of brain donors. We go over how DEI made Crowdstrike die. All that, plus...

  34. What Have We Come To?

    On tonight’s CounterCultureWISE podcast: Yes, we talk about what went down in Pennsylvania. No, we don’t hold back. We also say goodbye to some beloved icons of our time, share some laughs, and poke fun at Florida Man — without firing a single shot. All that, plus news of the weird, wonderful…

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  35. Dan Granger

    Author Dan Granger shares his inspiration for and history of his book, "Why is Sam so SAD?"

  36. Foiled Again - full episode plus interview with Dan Granger

    On tonight’s CounterCultureWISE podcast: We go over the debacle that was Biden’s post-debate interview, report on some fascinating history, enjoy some good news, visit the War Room for a Tale of Modern Terror, and wrap it all up with an interview with children’s book author, Dan Granger.

  37. What was THAT?

    On tonight’s CounterCultureWISE podcast:We observe the wreckage of the first 2024 presidential debate (what the heck was that?!?), discuss the sermon Jim gabe at church today, and of course watch a video of reserved ladies playing with a fart machine. All that, plus news of the weird, wonderful,...

  38. Biden Trump Debate (how it'll probably go down)

    How will tonight's debate sound? CCW News gives you a preview...

  39. The Big Debate

    Tonight we say goodbye to a great baseball player and a great actor. We discuss whether the 10 Commandments belong in schools. We celebrate lingering lynxes, and we poke fun at Florida Man.

  40. My Pa

    Tonight we celebrate dads in the start of our 8th season. We check in on some fun news, weird news, naughty news, and ridiculous goings-on. Happy Father's Day!

  41. Saving Brandon's Privates

    We delve into what D-Day really means, celebrate some dinosaur poo, and share lots of Florida Man stories that will make you laugh, then worry about society. We wrap it up with stories that restore your faith in society.

  42. Black PIlled

    Melanie is pretty black pilled about the fall of the Republic at the hand of fascists who pretend they're Democrats, but Jim is still optimistic that we can vote the bums out. We poke fun at washed up actor De Niro and insane real estate agents, plus lots of news of the Weird, Wonderful, and Wicked.

  43. Thank you. (2024 Memorial Day)

    We deep dive into the cesspool that is the soon to be former BSA, share some news of the Weird, Wonderful, and Wicked, make fun of Florida Man, and say goodbye to a Marine. May this Memorial Day find your family peaceful and whole.

  44. Matchu Talkin' About?

    We go on about the hilarity of the most visible and profitable pretend trans running away to a country that immediately declared him insane, because we're mean that way. We mostly share news of the Weird & Wonderful with a bit of the Wicked.

  45. Cinco de EVERYTHING

    As most of Central Texas is under water, we figure we'll celebrate the fifth of May with some Trump, Hulk Hogan, and a bit of nudity.

  46. When the Left does Right

    We'll give credit where credit is due...even when they're Democrats and do it accidentally. Rumble Twitter/X YouTube Twitch Locals

  47. Butterflocalypse

    Tonight we regale you with tales of our caterpilarpocalypse that has turned into a butterfly wonderland.

  48. Back from Sin City

    We regale you with tales of our travels back to our Las Vegas stomping grounds, say goodbye to Louis Gosset Jr. and good riddence to OJ, joke about Trump Bibles, and toss in some News of the Weird, Wonderful, and Wicked!

  49. Redheaded Stepchild

    Tonight we celebrate St. Patrick’s day from the eyes of a Texan Irish girl. We report on the newest hoax — Trump’s bloodbath — and Chuck checks in with the socialist fascist nation of Canada. All that, plus news of the weird, wonderful, and wicked!

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In the clown world we're navigating today, it's time to go counter-culture AND counter-clockwise — or CounterCultureWISE! Join hosts Jim & Mélanie for a variety show that offers upbeat news, long-form interviews with interesting people, differing takes on politics and current events, plus parodies and spoofs using their anthropomorphized pets.

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In the clown world we're navigating today, it's time to go counter-culture AND counter-clockwise — or CounterCultureWISE! Join hosts Jim & Mélanie for a variety show that offers upbeat news, long-form interviews with interesting people, differing takes on politics and current events, plus parodies...

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