Perfect Politics

The guys talk about holiday plans, zoos, golf, and looking under the hood of the podcast itself to retool and redesign its engine.

The guys return to their roots for episode 100 and watch 1969's The Italian Job starring Michael Caine (star of the Now You See Me Franchise) .

Buy Milan's cousin's Indian candles. They're good: https://potluckcandles.com/

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The guys go into uncharted territory to discuss which city is better: LA or New York?

Milan tells Sam about his journey through America's east coast, its historical offerings, and its cultural delights.

The guys share stories about their favorite liquor store sandwiches and talk about Dr. Roy, their new favorite YouTube professor.

Sam and Milan read a bunch of topical jokes written by A.I. so that Milan can continue to be unfunny on the pod, but still contribute to the show.

Hot of the heels of watching One Battle After Another the guys discuss a real-life writer and revolutionary: Ta-Nehisi Coates.Come see Milan on his ⁠east coast tour! ⁠NY 10/2 at Union HallBOS 10/3 at City Winery PHILLY 10/4 at PhilamocaDC 10/5 at DC Comedy Loft

The guys discuss PTA's new movie. Sam's dislike of an LA restaurant chain are vindicated and Milan announces that he will no longer try to be funny on the podcast. Come see Milan on his east coast tour! NY 10/2 at Union HallBOS 10/3 at City Winery PHILLY 10/4 at PhilamocaDC 10/5 at DC Comedy Loft

Milan saw American Comic. Sam watched Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair. Which movie will win this contest of champions?

Comedian Dylan Subiza joins the guys to discuss a movie that scratched an itch he didn't know he had: Michael Mann's Miami Vice. Check out Dylan's Stand up here

Milan finishes his 2024 resolution of watching Heat.

Sam recounts his experience at the Member Guest golf tournament in North Carolina, and the guys talk about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's death.

For whom does the bell toll? It tolls for thee, listeners.

They guys indulge their writerly instincts and read the results of a 30 min free write exercise. Will their pieces be literary masterpieces or inane drivel?

The guys talk about movies, football, and AI commercials. They also dive into the most recent news on the on-going genocide in Palestine.

In a quest to better understand the LA River the guys watch their first noir film, Chinatown. A movie that flipped the entire genre on its head.

The guys discuss the ritualistic enjoyment of watching big boys toss that pigskin around. Heeeeee-ike!

The guys discuss the history of that unaesthetic concrete channel we call the LA river.

There's mean people, nice people, kind people, and evil sons of b*tch*s. Which one are you?

The guys discuss Israel's murder of Al Jazeera journalists, the killing of journalists in previous wars, and  Yasser Abu Shabab: the man who has become the Palestinian face for genocide. Also, Milan went whale watching and saw a bunch of dolphins :)

The guys talk about swimming, comedy for Gaza, and how every comedian has 3 jobs. Donate to Watermelon Sisters

Milan recaps his journeys traveling this big blue orb we call earth.

Bonus episode! Dun dun dun. The guys talk about getting a new kitchen mat, and Milan flip flops on his stance on Waymo.Check milan out on his WORLD TOUR. Ticket links below: BOISE | AUG 1 | THE SHRINE BASEMENTSEATTLE | AUG 2 | THE HERE-AFTERPORTLAND | AUG 4 | THE GOODFOOT LOUNGESAN FRANCISCO | AUG 6 | THE LOST CHURCH

Sam and Milan talk about war crimes, starvation in Gaza, and the weapon of man-made famines. The guys also ponder the concept of a "world jail." Check milan out on his WORLD TOUR. Ticket links below: ⁠BOISE | AUG 1 | THE SHRINE BASEMENT⁠⁠SEATTLE | AUG 2 | THE HERE-AFTER⁠⁠PORTLAND | AUG 4 | THE GOODFOOT LOUNGE⁠⁠SAN FRANCISCO | AUG 6 | THE LOST CHURCH⁠

Milan talks about the benefits of AMC A-List. Sam talks about his new journey as a dog walker.

Milan watched Superman (in 3-D). Sam watched The Prospect (a movie both hosts are in). They tell each other about their film experiences and talk about Colbert's cancellation and Trump's relationship to Epstein.

The guys talk about hired mercenaries disguised as aid workers who are in charge of distributing aid in Gaza

The guys recount their wildly successful 4th of July party. They also discuss Trump's BBB (big, beautiful bill).

The guys discuss a Haaretz news article about how the IDF was ordered to kill civilians on sight as their receive humanitarian aid. Read the full article here .

The guys discuss the newest John Wick movie, Ballerina, starring Ana De Armas as well as Trump and the Supreme Court's decision to help end birthright citizenship.

The guys talk about the colors of fast food restaurants, Elon's dumb rockets, and their 4th of July plans.

The guys talk about being on ICE watch in LA, Tucker Carlson's brief moment of clarity, and Israel's war with Iran.

With many of us feeling like American democracy is on the brink of collapse, the guys declare this to be a Zero Fun Summer. Protests, calling your reps, and keeping your guard up against fascism. These are the activities we have to look forward to.

The USA went hard with anti-ICE protests this whole week, including the no kings protest on Trump's bday. Sam and Milan talk about their protest experiences in LA and the history of Iran's nuclear program. They also give The Benefit of the Doubt to one heroic museum-goer.

Milan updates Sam on his journey through Middle-Earth (via audiobook), and the guys discuss LA dress-up culture, NBA playoffs, and the Sopranos

White explorers getting lost, Israel's inhumane distribution of humanitarian aid, Project Esther, and Elon Musk's black eye. This week on Pee Pee.

Milan divulges his new goal of getting ripped. Topics of discussion include LOTR, Sam's hunt for a new car, and Cybertruck culture.

The guys watched the new Tim Robinson movie Friendship in theaters. They also discuss the lack of aid getting into Gaza, Russian spies, and the fallout from Trump's tariffs.

BONUS episode UNLOCKED. The guys let loose and speak freely about basketball, the Sopranos, and Sinners...again??

The guys recount their experience of rubbing shoulders with Hollywood bigwigs at a Netflix after-party and talk about the new pope and Trump's deals in the middle-east, including his brand-new $400M jet courtesy of Qatar.

Milan finally watched the HBO Chernobyl series and Sam couldn't be prouder.

The guys watch the hot new movie that everyone is talking about: SINNERS! They also discuss the state of Palestine and distracting fluoride news.

The guys dive back into the deep end of news and current events. There's a lot to catch up on, so buckle up, tighten those earbuds, sit you white ass down, and listen for once.

Milan recalls his harrowing experience of finishing the half-marathon.

Sam tells Milan about his glorious, maybe once in a lifetime experience of going to see The Masters in Augusta, Georgia.

Elon Musk is Paris Hilton. If this sentence intrigues you, listen to this episode.

Sam is 31 years young. The guys talk about the magician at his bday party and bomb-sniffing rats in Cambodia.

Everything is political. Nothing is apolitical. Except for this episode. This episode takes no sides.