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Radio G.R.I.P.E.
by Joh and Jen
Formally known as 'We're Trying', Radio G.R.I.P.E. is a general discussion show covering current events, arts and entertainment, and encroaching doom.
Episodes
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#75 - Now With Lower Quality!
We held in the hot takes for nearly and month and here they are: protests in Iran and Russia, late-stage capitalism news, the Queen of England has died, all that and more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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#74 - Water water everywhere
*spoiler: bad audio in this one* We talked about some worrisome water news, and this was recorded BEFORE the floods around the world. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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#73 - Infowarscrimes
Fred Durst lights a fuse, FBI raids Mar'Lago, and Alex Jones takes the stand! Thanks to KBSR Trev Wren and The Mental State Fair Espectrostatic ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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#72 - Bad News
This one's got a few jokes and some topics of note. No big deal. Many thanks to: KBSR Trev Wren and The Mental State Fair Alex Cuervo of Espectrostatic ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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#69-Nice
Look, we didn't release this one for various reasons, but I think it should have it's day in court. So I'll keep this up until the end of August, maybe sooner, depending on backlash. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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#71- Systemic Failure Showdown
GRIPE IS BACK! And it sucks. Sorry y'all, but news is whack. CW: school shooting. Yeah, we gotta talk about it. Also, Georgia Guidestones, Jan 6 committee, and the James Webb telescope. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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#69 - Teaser
We opted for a music ep with some characters and bits, but we can't just stream this stuff, do consider it a taste of what happens on the radio stream. Thanks to KBSR, Trev Wren and The Mental State Fair, and our Patreon community. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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#68 - Oh no, the Titts!
Another attempt at finding our niche, then more sad news from around the world. Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and Patreon Music from: The Mental State Fair Espectrostatic ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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#67 - Sorry, we've made another show
The curse is back ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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#66 - Mo Texas mo problems
We're back in the sad saddle again! We catch up on some things from the last few weeks and acknowledge we'll have some fucked up news for next week. Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and Patreon Music from: The Mental State Fair Espectrostatic ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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#65 - The tears of clowns
Striketober stats, Texas gerrymandering, school board chaos, and the latest craze in domestic-teror-as-fashion. Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and Patreon Music from: The Mental State Fair Espectrostatic ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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#64 - If there's time to collapse, there's time to relax.
We opted for alcohol on this one, so there's a lot of loose conversation about the last week or so of news coverage, with a couple future hacks tacked on. Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and Patreon Music from: The Mental State Fair Espectrostatic ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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#63- Satanists: Bad?
We spend most of this episode talking about The Satanic Temple, namely the ties between their leader and antisemitic fascists. To review the materials I referenced in this episode, check this website, and go to Evergreen Memes for Queer Satanic Fiends on FB for more. If the subject interests you...
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#62 - The one that says DILDO on it
Some looking back on 9-11 and it's legacy, dumb texas stuff, and the first installment of our dystopic spec-fic picks! In this one we talk about television, and I think next week will be film. Send us an e-mail with your picks at [email protected], we'll be covering film, literature…
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#61 - More horrible content
More coverage on institutionalized misogyny, sh*t electric companies that AREN'T Ercot, and a satanic schism on the horizon. Also we discuss what the future will look like without humans, namely, is an advanced animal civilization likely? Also, if you're reading this please consider learning more...
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#60 - Just pick Lavar Burton already
Texas AG Ken Paxton is judge, jury, and forgiver; Jeopardy makes some dumb choices; there's a potential breakthrough on Covid antibody research, and we sprinkle on some Future Hacks. Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and Patreon Music from: The Mental State Fair Espectrostatic ★ Support this...
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#59 - AuthoriTexasism
We take a broad approach talking about Afghanistan, get into some classic asshole-Texas-poilitician stuff, and check in on Britney. Of course we also give thought throughout about the impending collapse. Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and Patreon Music from: The Mental State Fair...
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#57 - BBL Economy
After talking about the best name for Trump crimes we get into the firsthand accounts of officers present at the January 6th insurrection, then go to Colorado for an interesting story about anarchist ranchers living in maga country. We top it all off with more future hacks for the impending...
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#56 - Back at it
Just a little how-do-you-do as we return to the studio, thanks for listening, check the plugs: Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and Patreon Music from: The Mental State Fair Espectrostatic ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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#55 - Souverners
We didn't make notes for this one, just talked smack on some bullet points. Haiti, bee clones, billionaires 'in space', a touch of CPAC, and a certain sovereign citizen. Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and Patreon Music from: The Mental State Fair Espectrostatic ★ Support this podcast on...
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#54 - Oh, also the ocean's on fire
The Olympics are worse than just the Sha'Carri Richardson thing, seems they don't like black women at all. Also, the history of Canadas residential school system is finally being brought to light, reminding us just how horrible christians can be. There's a fun (?) news roundup at the end for all...
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#53 - Apparently McAfee WAS the virus
Wilco had it's very first Pride celebration! But you know we're not a 'good news' show so of course we talk a bit about the condo collapse and the Covid-19 Delta variant. Yeah. Special thanks to all the volunteers/supporters/performers at the Pride celebraton here in Taylor, y'all really knocked…
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#52 - Introducing The Alabama Jumpers
Jen gives a disturbing PSA about worms, we talk about Abbot and Ercot BOTH being assholes, Portlands riot squad resigning, and take a moment to talk about the history of a long overdue holiday, Juneteenth! Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and Patreon Music from: The Mental State Fair...
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#51 - Schism? I hardly know him!
We're back to talk about global police stings, digging up Trump crimes, and various medical anomalies. More importantly, Jen gives a short history of Americas (read: colonialists) repression of sexual and gender identity. Super fun stuff, right? Consider donating to some of these awesome...
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2020 Pride Throwback
Check out this shortlist of some of our favorite musicians, and reach out with other artists you'd like to hear us babble about on the show. Artists and Songs, in order: Magnetic Fields - Andrew in drag Jayne County - Fun in Amerika Xiu Xiu - Fabulous Muscles Hedwig and the Angry Inch - Origin of...
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#50 - We become the centipede
Eurovision is back, and bringin' the drama! Also we talk about some insane laws getting passed in Texas, the Colonial pipeline hack, and sneaky cops on the internet. Also, we didn't post the last episode because we've been doing some different things, go check out the Patreon for an exclusive...
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#48 - Harness the Bees
More news about the culture of violence-as-entertainment in the Wilco sheriffs department, the republicans cannabalisticly cancel their own members, we call it like we see it on the hiring crisis, and talk about bees for a minute. This episode also has a special revisit to an older episode where…
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#47 - More of the same
The Federal Trade Commission chimes in on right to repair, Texas codifies culture war, Elon makes us sad, and Tucker Carlson lies a lot. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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#46 - Republican fascination
We check in with little ol' New Mexico again, list off some of the transphobic legislation getting passed, and face up to our inevitable kudzu and beetle diet. Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and Patreon here https://www.blacksparrowmusicparlor.com/radio Music from: The Mental State Fair...
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#45 - R.I.P. Yahoo Answers
We talk about Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson facing off with Tucker, Colorados 'right to repair' defeat, New Mexicos qualified immunity win, give a send off to Yahoo Answers, and gloss right over Lucifers involvement in bioluminescence. Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and Patreon here...
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#44- Crimes crimes crimes
There's always some violent police in the news, and usually at least one sleazy politician, thankfully this week we also get to talk about evil shoes. Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and Patreon here https://www.blacksparrowmusicparlor.com/radio Music from: The Mental State Fair...
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#43 - Fuck that boat tho
This weeks news was went from unimpressive, to depressing, to tragic, as it all too often does. We give a nod to the dumb stuff and take time with the hard stuff. Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and Patreon here https://www.blacksparrowmusicparlor.com/radio Music from: The Mental State Fair...
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#42 - Mix it up a little
Milo whats-his-name wants back in the news, there's bacteria in space, and we shout out our Badass of the Week. Also we're planning an upcoming Patreon exclusive to talk about rock music in the 2000's, so go get on that Patreon! Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and Patreon here...
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#41 - Movie break pt. 2
While it was still pretty difficult getting in everything we wanted, we successfully cram in our favorite horror creations and creators. Predators, Aliens, Things, and the best werewolf transformation we've seen. Thanks to KBSR, and happy damn birthday! Check out the network and patreon here...
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#40 - Movie break (pt 1)
We wanted to talk about our favorite movie/tv creatures and realized there's too many to cover in one show, so here's part 1. Fantastic works from the Jim Henson studio, Guillermo Del Toro, and some Industrial Light and Magic for good measure. Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and patreon…
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#39 - These dogs are too hot
We tackle some confusion regarding Texas' power grid, point out that child detention centers are re-opening, and gossip about celebrity dogs. Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and patreon here https://www.blacksparrowmusicparlor.com/radio Music from: The Mental State Fair...
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#37 - The link between Myanmar and Britney
Austins battle over resources for the homeless, impeachment, Myanmar, and I can't stress this enough, Britney, bitch. Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and patreon here https://www.blacksparrowmusicparlor.com/radio Music from: The Mental State Fair…
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#36 - Marilyn Canceledson is not a good title
Look, we all knew this Manson story was only a matter of time, but Armie Hammer? That dude's messed up. Also we talk about some horror movies, go over Covid-19 updates including unethical opportunists, and the latest in ecological deathcare. Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and patreon here...
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#35 - Fuck you Tarrio
A few jokes about Gamestop, some sympathy for Claudia Conway, shit talk on Enrique Tarrio, and a little context for what's happening in Russia. Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and patreon here https://www.blacksparrowmusicparlor.com/radio Music from: The Mental State Fair...
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#34 - Two buckets MINIMUM
Yes of course we talk about the inauguration, but also dinosaur genitals and Hilaria Baldwin (different stories), and some genuinely enjoyable Trump moments. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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#33 - Societal scurvy
Some more commentary on the failed coup, and finding some good stuff in the news-heap.
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#32 - No, HERE'S the thing!
Thanks to KBSR, check out the network and patreon here https://www.blacksparrowmusicparlor.com/radio Music from: The Mental State Fair https://soundcloud.com/trevor-wiseman-65710976 Espectrostatic https://espectrostatic.bandcamp.com/ Hoofless https://hoofless.bandcamp.com/music ★ Support this...
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#31 - New year, same circus, also clowns
Alternately titled 'The Sexiest Rabbit hole', we recap two weeks of news and spend time on just a few. Thanks to Trev Wren of The Mental State Fair https://soundcloud.com/trevor-wiseman-65710976/sets/the-mental-state-fair And to Alex Cuervo of Espectrostatic...
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#29 - Caga tió!
Tucker Carlson race-baiting, Trump campaign crookedness, and various christmas traditions from around the globe. Theme song 'Dying in texas' - https://soundcloud.com/trevor-wiseman-65710976 Interstitials from Espectrostatic -...
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#28 - Return of the Bickle
Intro/outro contributed by Trev Wren of The Mental State Fair https://soundcloud.com/trevor-wiseman-65710976/sets/the-mental-state-fair Interstitials contributed by Espectrostatic https://open.spotify.com/artist/1fK6KtmTw3EbNaeoW21r4k?autoplay=true ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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#27 - Geez Rudy, light a match
It's corruption aplenty this week, but you probably knew that.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Formally known as 'We're Trying', Radio G.R.I.P.E. is a general discussion show covering current events, arts and entertainment, and encroaching doom.
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