POD of the South

The boys talk about the latest string of would-be scandals coming out of 47 and Co., how the incompetence of the current administration is actually killing people, and try to sort out what’s worth talking about in the aftermath of the Michigan primaries.

The boys run down all the should-be scandals that have happened since the last episode, what happens when the AI bubble pops (and it will pop), and how Republicans have decided COVID actually was bad and are now trying to pin the deaths on Anthony Fauci. It’s all very exhausting.

The boys give a rundown of all the things that happened this week that would have been a press-stopping scandal in any other administration. We’re gonna do this every week now. They go on to discuss the coming AI bubble, data centers, Trump’s shoe-horned World Cup photo op, and how THE ODYSSEY is an absolute banger.

This White House means death. This “pro-life” administration continues to kill people at an astounding clip. ICE took two lives in one week while the DOGE-cut death toll continues to rise. The boys talk about how everything feels impossibly heavy right now and where they’re finding any silver linings.

Bonnie Montgomery joins us from Texas to discuss what it’s like to create art as society crumbles, the imbecility of the billionaire class trading AI for funding the arts, and how music is one of the things that can actually bring us together.

The boys are back to talk about the disastrous run of Supreme Court decisions and what they might hold for the future. They also talk about Trump’s turd of a state fair, what Dems might do if they can grab some power, and the healing qualities of live music and community events.

The boys take some time to read some listener feedback. Surprise, it’s almost all negative! Then they discuss why JD Vance is (hopefully) unelectable, why you should watch Song Sung Blue, and what makes Pizzeria Ruby so good.

This week the boys talk about the absolute shit show that was the big UFC fight on the White House lawn. Then do a deep-dive on HBO’s DTF ST. LOUIS and how the show deals with the male loneliness epidemic and other mid-life crises. Then John and Gerard argue over whether or not SUCCESSSION was actually good. Recommendations for food and music too.

The boys are back to talk about Sleepy Don at the Knicks game, their hopes for the Mamdani era, the mental benefits of checking out of social media, and what they’ve been watching to escape the onslaught of bad news.

The boys wade through the mountain of BS we find ourselves all mired in. There’s a lot going on. The No Kings protests, more ICE raids, political assassinations, public lands are up for sale. But don’t worry, the American flag at the White House is BIGGER now.

John and Gerard welcome Kevin Russell, aka Shinyribs, in the middle of a two-night stint at the legendary White Water Tavern. The boys talk about Kevin’s career, home-grown tomatoes, and how clean air and water are now WOKE! Feedback? Send us an email at [email protected]. If you want to support the show, you can do that here.

John is back! The boys talk about selling cars from the south lawn of the White House, Elon possibly being on his way out, and a couple of books you should read, including the graphic novel Berlin by Jason Lutes.

Gerard sits down with Sen. Clarke Tucker. They talk about sausage-making at the state legislature and what it was like for Clarke to be in Gerard's 2022 documentary "A Good Campaign." Said documentary is now available for streaming on Gumroad.

Gerard welcomes special co-host Aliah Rowe, digital media director at For AR People. They talk about not-great legislation, some defensive wins at the Capitol, and how to create good social content.

Gerard is overwhelmed. John did a deep dive on Steve Bannon. The boys talk about the serenity prayer, how USAID cuts will hurt farmers, and their choices for death row last meals.

Gerard and John talk about the best places to eat catfish in Arkansas. Plus, Origami Sake is the real deal and cooking duck ain't easy.

John and Gerard talk about Luigi Mangione, a recent George Saunders article in The New Yorker, and the new book "The Barn" by Wright Thompson.