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What About Now?
by Darin and Ted
Featuring Darin and Ted, 2 old friends talking about our lives and current events, with a bunch of laughs thrown in! Caution: adult language! @whataboutnowpod on facebook and twitter.
Episodes
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Episode 43: Stand Your Ground With Math
We're back after a long break to discuss Disney vs. DeSantis and other Florida happenings, as well as Darin conceding our bet regarding the arrest of Donald Trump. There's lots of stories about Ted's trip to Costa Rica and Darin's adventures at Megacon and in Scotland. Plus, plenty of 2022 review...
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Episode 42: Back with Our Souls Not Intact
We start the new year with a podcast recorded in mid-December! In our debut episode as part of the Diamond Podcast Network, we discuss the Omicron variant of COVID19, and meander through a discussion of moviegoing during the pandemic. Segments include an extended 2021 In Memoriam and Darin's…
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Episode 41: A Man and his Single Cup Coffee Maker
Back after a ridiculously long break, we discuss our experiences with COVID19 and the effects of taking the vaccine. After Darin enjoys a popular drink from the 1980's, a current events lightning round leads to a discussion of the events of January 6. Finally, a quick story about hooking up a...
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Episode 40: A Natural Segue
Back after way too long, we discuss the ongoing presidential election craziness, and make predictions for 2021, which leads to a bet between the hosts. Plus, a story of Ted going apple picking! We have tons of segments, including Asian Domination, Trending Topic, and In Memoriam. And the whole...
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Episode 39: Mask Up
The tension rises as we discuss US Post Office delays, nightmare Presidential election scenarios, and the NRA lawsuit! Plus, In Memoriam and Discontinued Foods segments, and a story about Darin's trip to Georgia leads to a Georgia lightning round. We end with Ted's Tropical Storm Isaias preparation.
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Episode 38: TikTok and K-Pop (or Fighting Liar With Liar)
Back after a long break, we kick off the campaign season with our very own What About Now? show rally! We discuss months worth of current events, including the Black Lives Matter protests, COVID19, recent Supreme Court decisions, and the Russian bountygate scandal. Plus, a massive In Memoriam...
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Episode 37: Did We Sanitize the Groceries?
It's our special pandemic edition! We discuss incompetence by the US government, our personal daily routines, and share handy hints for surviving the lockdown. No segments, no Listener Prime search, nothing but the pandemic! OK, maybe one silly story about a windy day in Maryland.
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Episode 36: Lima Bean Flavored Rum
After almost 3 months off, we're back with a discussion of events from 3 weeks ago! There's a current events lightning round, and a salute to Mitt Romney's impeachment vote. Plus, Darin's Rise of Skywalker review, and a discussion of Darin's new Ring doorbell, which leads to stories of internet...
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Episode 35: Strictly Rick
After a long break, we return just in time for Trump's impeachment! The show was recorded just a few minutes after the impeachment vote, so we open with an impeachment discussion for our Trending Topic segment. Plus, the In Memoriam segment leads to an in-depth review of Steve Martin's work, as...
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Episode 34: The Synergy Involved
In this episode we cover all the latest impeachment news, and we make predictions about future presidential scandals in an effort to keep up with the insane news cycle. Also, we propose creative ways for Dolphins fans to stay interested in the midst of a tanking NFL season. Plus, we're…
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Episode 33: The Immortal Tom Hanks
Recorded at the end of August and delayed due to illness, this episode features a discussion of Spider-Man leaving the MCU and other news from Disney's D23 Expo. There's also a current events lightning round that leads into Darin's tirades regarding the Lawrence O'Donnell retraction scandal and...
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Episode 32: The Incidental Radish
This post-Mueller-testimony episode begins with a discussion of the "disgusting rat-infested mess" known as Maryland's 7th district, AKA where Ted lives, and then meanders through discussions of white privilege and presidential racism. Also, a story about the BRAT diet takes a dark turn, we check...
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Episode 31: The Hypothetical Single Ted
From the Democratic debates to the border crisis, politics take center stage in this episode! We also discuss the major SCOTUS rulings, leading to a radical proposal to reshape the electoral map. Plus, In Memoriam and Trending Topic segments, and lots of stories about trips to the movies...
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Episode 30: It Just Stopped Running
It's the first garagecast, with Ted banished to his garage for the duration of the show. As we meander through a discussion of current events and sitting through long movies, Darin realizes that his movie viewing habits are evolving as he ages. We also revisit recent events in The Walking Dead…
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Episode 29: A Vector of Evil
This episode is the post-Avengers:Endgame episode, with a brief spoiler-free review, and a discussion of Darin's attempts to avoid spoilers and the resulting bet between the hosts. We also cover evolving opinions regarding useless celebrities, and have In Memoriam and Asian Domination segments....
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Episode 28: The Pity Upper Hand
Recorded before the release of the Mueller report, this episode has the hosts discussing the Attorney General's 4-page non-summary. But while everyone is now talking about the redacted Mueller report, we discuss the secret unredacted version! Also, Darin recounts his recent and not-so-recent…
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Episode 27: Finney trumps Tork
Amidst an ongoing show-related crisis, this episode includes a discussion of movie and TV topics, including the decline of the new Golden Age of TV and Fox News viewers. Plus, we introduce a new Trending Topic segment to shamelessly attract new listeners, and Ted closes things out with a story of…
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Episode 26: Too Soon is Never Our Problem
Back after a 2 month hiatus, it's our long-awaited recap of news from 2018! Plus, we catch up on current events in our lives, including Ted's strange illness and Darin's encounter with a unique food item. Also, a little cemetery humor!
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Episode 25: Tell Me About the Chocolate Pie
It's our long-delayed post-election episode, recorded in late November but unpublished until now due to circumstances beyond our control. We also explore our respective Thanksgiving adventures in New Jersey and at EPCOT, and have In Memoriam, Weird Science, and Asian Domination segments. We wrap...
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Episode 24: Dedicated to Bruce Johnston
It's right before Halloween, and we briefly take a serious tone as we try to get our heads around all of the mass shootings, but quickly return to the comedy for our new Asian Domination segment. We close things out with a long discussion of cleaning an ailing mother-in-law's house, which leads…
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Episode 23: Eating Peanut Butter Straight
In this episode, we discuss the Kavanaugh chaos and Ted's washing machine woes, and Darin has a mid-podcast snack. Plus, a Baby Update, an historical In Memoriam, and a clip from the Bush Country podcast.
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Episode 22: Two K's are OK
This episode has Darin's long-delayed review of The Orville, plus a hilarious recounting of Ted's trip to Ocean City, MD. Also, Lightning Round, In Memoriam, and Tin Foil Hat segments. Most significantly, embarrassing details emerge from secret recordings of the hosts.
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Episode 21: Vegas, Jail, and Anesthesia
Back from an extended paternity leave, we discuss Darin's boycott of the Miami Dolphins, as well as Ted's pending vasectomy. We introduce the Weird Science segment via a discussion of beef jerky mania, and have a lively In Memoriam debate. We close things out with childbirth stories!
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Episode 20: Our Growing Family
It's the show's first anniversary, and the last episode for a while, due to the birth of Ted's daughter! In this episode, we discuss the Supreme Court's decision on a bakery's refusal to bake a gay wedding cake, and we introduce a new segment - the What About Now Confrontation! Also, we have a...
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Episode 19: Cough Drop Dead
As Ted's month-long cold continues, we talk about the turmoil in Israel, and a discussion of legalized sports betting leads to a bet of our own. We close things out with an attempt to save Barnes and Noble from retailmageddon.
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Episode 18: The King of False Causality
This episode includes a discussion of the Dolphins' NFL draft picks and an In Memoriam lightning round. We finish things up with a three-part story about fire safety.
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Episode 17: We're News!
In this episode, Darin plays devil's advocate when comparing George W. Bush and Trump. Also, in honor of our new iTunes listeners, we introduce the Serious Segment, which leads to a lesson in political correctness.
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Episode 16: All-Knowing is All-Knowing
This week we discuss all-knowing killer computers, the Mandela Effect, and the Facebook data scandal. Plus, rapid-fire funny!
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Episode 15: The Exchange Row
As the battle with flu season continues, we discuss current events, including the upcoming holidays. We end things with a long discussion of Ted's trip to Florida and Nor'easter power loss.
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Episode 14: Flumageddon Part 2
The long overdue review of The Last Jedi is here, and there's a joke do-over as well!
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Episode 13: Flumageddon Part 1
Back after a month of illness, the hosts discuss their convalescence, as well as the Super Bowl win for Philadelphia and Ted's adventures in single parenting.
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Episode 12: A Hot Bowl of Coca Cola
We're just trying to survive the winter cold, so Fire and Fury is a must. Plus, a holiday trip to the science center!
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Episode 11: Happy Spoiled Bologna
In this episode, there's lots of talk about Christmas and Chanukah, and Darin gives a spoiler-free review of The Last Jedi.
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Episode 10: Give and Take
This episode, we officially introduce two recurring segments! We also discuss some random embarrassing moments, and a trip to the YMCA.
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Episode 9: Halloween of '17
A deep discussion of eating candy and fried foods, as well as the merits of Star Trek series of yesterday and today, Did I mention the new intro music?
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Episode 8: The Thrill of the Cake
We discuss a trip to the Eastern Shore of Maryland that involves crashing a wedding, and the concept of self-censorship in comedy.
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Episode 7: A Dying Ryobi
Hurricane Irma edition! The preparation and the aftermath!
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Episode 6: Taco-Flavored Syrup
We discuss long-gone things, like taco-flavored Doritos, Alligator baggies, and P.E. uniforms. The score is tied, so we have a lightning round! We wrap things up with a multi-part story ala Carlito's Way - ending first!
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Episode 5: Team Ted vs Team Darin
We discuss disagreements we've had over the years, along with Ted's trips to DC museums.
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Episode 4: All About What About Now
We talk other uses of the title What About Now, a proposal for listener interaction, 20th century icons, and Ted's recent trip to South Florida.
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Episode 3: Technical Difficulties
We have recording device issues, which leads to lots of laughs, as well as the name of our podcast!
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Episode 2: Stars Wars Celebration vs. Scranton PA
The same weekend that Darin spent at Star Wars Celebration, Ted took a trip to Scranton, PA.
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Episode 1: We Have to Start Somewhere
We're trying to figure out how to do a podcast. The result is both disastrous and hilarious! Warning - adult language.
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Featuring Darin and Ted, 2 old friends talking about our lives and current events, with a bunch of laughs thrown in! Caution: adult language! @whataboutnowpod on facebook and twitter.
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What About Now? is created and hosted by Darin and Ted.
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