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Our Point

by Zach Nistler

Two friends, two perspectives. Join Zach and Carmen for lively discussions, interesting articles, a few beverages and a few swears.We met at a political fundraiser in 2012 and after 10 minutes of conversation, decided to move in together. Over Buffalo Wild Wings and tap beer, through multiple jobs, campaigns and candidates, we’ve stayed in touch despite the change in zip codes. We decided to start podcasting as a way to stay connected beyond disliking people and gossiping about our friends. We also plan to be famous, so, start listening!

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Episodes

  1. End of Year Top 5

    We are back for an end-of-year recap. Yes, we know you missed us!

  2. SCOTUS WTF

    Abortion (obviously). Nudes and blackmail. Royal salary – stingy or service?

  3. Two Dollars

    Lopsided friendships. “This Is Not a Brothel.” Disney drama. Bye bye, Iowa!

  4. The lady at the gate

    A very expensive birthday party. Religious abortion. Barnes & Nobel – friend or foe? Real World NOLA reunion.

  5. Kiddie pool sized litter box

    Fargo furries and 115 fetuses. More unionized workers, please. “I like girls that wear Abercrombie & Fitch.”

  6. Word of the day is...Marabou

    Of course, we talk about the Oscars. Loss of ambition. RIP Madeleine Albright. To forgive divine.

  7. Pointed love

    New whackadoo of the week! Kohl's needs some cash. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is amazing. Teeth and snake dreams.

  8. Hanging in there

    Grindr gives away Russian strategy and people are stealing gasoline from cars. NPR helpfully points out our bad pandemic habits and Kim wants you to get off your ass and WORK.

  9. Practical Magic Sequel

    The BBC brings back shortwave radio, why you get hangxiety, How I Met Your Father, and Carmen tries to become a Charmed One.

  10. Back to reality...

    And…we’re back! We get caught up after nearly 8 months. Then we get down to business and tackle the war in Ukraine (caused in part by the Keystone pipeline) and the ramifications of WFH life.

  11. BRB

    Empty chairs at graduation. Universal basic income goes on without Andrew Yang. BDSM blackmail. Firework freakout.

  12. WWJD

    Tinker Tailor Tucker Carlson. It takes a village. WHO under fire. Catholic hypocrisy.

  13. Ryan Reynolds, Ryan Reynolds, Ryan Reynolds

    Megan Rapinoe is no angel. Swimming lessons save lives. International gift diplomacy. Quit your job for a better life.

  14. Shower beer fail

    United Healthcare: evil genius or just evil? A new home for CBS news. Kids in crisis. Sex-crazed cicadas.

  15. Proceeded in Death

    The messy return to work and expensive office space. Trump lost another desk. Team Paxton.

  16. Enterprise, do better!

    Sexism in sports. Internet treasure. It’s okay to ask. Yoga unbanned in Alabama.

  17. Did I even make a sound?

    What can’t Stacey Abrams do? ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ movie news. New wackadoo, Mark McCloskey. Joe Rogan is not canceled.

  18. Adult Accomplishments

    Jenner lies about voting, but why? Clueless candidates guess the median. A new vaccine conspiracy. Goodbye, Ellen.

  19. An all new Stretch Armstrong

    The nose knows. Women’s sports costumes. Zach complains about masks. Actually, people do want to work.

  20. Who wears short shorts?

    Alaskan Airlines isn’t here for your BS. Census repercussions. Shut up and work. “Sky’s Out, Thighs Out.”

  21. Chauvin, you in prison girl!

    Whoopi! Men and the church. Women and drinking. Another South Dakota slave auction.

  22. Gayle King comes to visit

    Biden braces for impact. Walter Mondale’s final message. Company with $70k minimum salary excels. Languishing is a thing, and it’s us.

  23. Frank

    Petty penny payment. Frank speech. Zach rants about court-packing. Baby, you’re [not getting] a firework [permit].

  24. Groundhog Day in Minneapolis

    More murder in Minnesota. Bring back the nervous breakdown. Racist rallies fail to populate. Sexual props and self-care.

  25. The one where Zach posts the podcast late

    It’s finally Infrastructure Week. Team Pfizer Pfor Life. Welcome to the gun show. The one with the Friends reunion.

  26. Living on a prayer

    Trump, Bon Jovi, and the Buffalo Bills. Oh, Utah. What to do with your vaccination card. Corporation donation conundrum.

  27. Panties in a bunch

    The New York Times has the Gaetz RECEIPTS. ND businessman’s panties in a twist over bathroom sign. Unhoused Girl Scouts melt hearts. More banking options, please.

  28. Help us meet our end of quarter deadline

    Gov. Noem bullies girls, and MN Supreme Court blames sexual assault victims during Women’s History Month. Tina Turner tells her story. UBI works!

  29. Okay Barbra

    Big bulges down under. NCAA sexism. The necessary evil of tourism. Clean your desk.

  30. Almond Bark Bugles

    The summer Olympics but with covid. Vaccine secrecy. Black farmers and the ARPA. 70s gay tourism at the World Trade Center.

  31. Learn to serve your dad a Ginger Ale

    Under the eyes of Texas. RIP Allan McDonald. BAmazon Union Strong. Long live daylight saving time.

  32. Boston Tea Party: Oprah Edition

    All things Meghan, Harry, and Oprah. PS. We all know it was Charles who is the racist.

  33. Don't touch me with your jam hands!

    Ope! New MN plow names. Amazon’s Hitler design? The wacky housing market. Carmen is back with the sports.

  34. This one is for you Sarah...

    Respect Taylor. Senator Thune and Sister Mary Clarence. Kristi Noem v. facts. Biden’s boring picks.

  35. Parents are annoying!

    Chainsaws & childbirth. Adorable USPS makeover. South Dakota strikes again. School board trash-talking resignations.

  36. Pick up the phone!

    Nosy Venmoers. Airline points for what? Phone calls between friends. American Idol is still on?

  37. Aloha!

    Mostly we just talk about Texas, Ted Cruz, and Kum & Go.

  38. I am going to make you all Millennials!

    TikTok hates Millennials. Emotional shopping won’t save us. Taylor’s version > Morgan Wallace.

  39. "Willing....My Ass!"

    Men’s fashion evolves. Chauvin trial prep. The case for impeachment. Good Pillow.

  40. #FreeBritney

    The QAnon grift and the March 4 inauguration. Naked Ryan Reynolds robbed in “most searched” list. Daddy Doug. Brittany doesn’t owe us shit.

  41. More Impulse Purchases

    Cardi B, Mila Kunis, and sportball. “A Night of Lowemance.” We are old. Believe Women.

  42. Life is so boring without Trump (YAY!)

    GM goes green. “Promising Young Woman.” Former police budget creates housing. Cancel student debt.

  43. We need a wack-a-doodle chart

    Vaccines are the new safe sex. More Harry Potter, please. Ted Cruz remains evil. The United States Postal Bank & Broadband?

  44. Fresh Chocolate Chip Cookies!

    POTUS Peloton and abortion. Dr. Jill rocks the first outing. Rubio USF mystery.

  45. A New Day

    Fashion diplomacy. Misinformation plummets. Go ahead and put it off. MyPillow is canceled.

  46. Zach is almost murdered

    The Yang Gang rides again. Kamala and Doug forever. Booze and cannibalism. #BeBest

  47. A new reporter steals my beat

    Sex in the City at 50. The future of office space. The expensive and dirty disrespect of the Trump family.

  48. Gayle, Enough

    Terrorism in the Capitol: Trump chumps and flex cuffs. Dominion sues for slander. Racism, crop top, and Daddy.

  49. Police Trigger Fingers Are Tired

    Chaos in the Capitol. Lindsey Graham feared for his life. Rep. Mary Miller thinks Hitler was “right.” Light your dick pics properly.

  50. Fingers Crossed

    Small towns, small minds. Celine super-fan name change. Wackadoo CO rep plans to pack heat. Bye-bye, Betsy!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Two friends, two perspectives. Join Zach and Carmen for lively discussions, interesting articles, a few beverages and a few swears.We met at a political fundraiser in 2012 and after 10 minutes of conversation, decided to move in together. Over Buffalo Wild Wings and tap beer, through multiple jobs, campaigns and candidates, we’ve stayed in touch despite the change in zip codes. We decided to start podcasting as a way to stay connected beyond disliking people and gossiping about our friends. We also plan to be famous, so, start listening!

HOSTED BY

Zach Nistler

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Two friends, two perspectives. Join Zach and Carmen for lively discussions, interesting articles, a few beverages and a few swears.We met at a political fundraiser in 2012 and after 10 minutes of conversation, decided to move in together. Over Buffalo Wild Wings and tap beer, through multiple jobs,...

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