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Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Being Artificially Intelligent The Gorillamen asked ChatGPT to write the intro to this episode about artificial intelligence... "Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the field of computer science and engineering that deals with creating intelligent machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation. AI involves the development of algorithms and computer programs that can learn from data and experiences, and adapt and improve their performance over time. AI techniques include machine learning, natural language processing, deep learning, computer vision, and robotics, among others. AI...2023-05-041h 09
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Assuming Control We've discussed control before, but it's fun revisiting a topic (and throwing in some new points of discussion). Here's what was discussed: What is the first time you realized someone was trying to exert control over you? Have you ever tried to control anyone else? Why do people feel the need to control others? What systems of control are obvious? Which ones are less obvious? Who has control over you? To what extent? How do we free ourselves of outside control? Can we even do that? What’s th...2023-03-161h 22
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Running for Ten Years Pull up a stump and gather round, for I will speak to you now about the Gorillamen... Some say they escaped...wherever it is they once were. Sightings are frequent: in the beginning, weekly. In time, they were seen and heard every other week. Now, they sometimes have a couple sightings a month, but at times we all wonder if they will ever come back. They always do... Somewhere it is written that the Gorillamen met while working for a large finance company...2023-02-071h 10
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking About Guns Pew Pew Pew!!! "You'll never take mah gunz, Mistah Gov'mint!!!" Pew Pew Pew!!! Other gun owners aren't that ridiculous. This time around, we talk about them both as...we talk about guns. Specifically: What was your first experience with guns? Have you ever fired a gun? Do you own a gun? Why or why not? Have you ever, or would you ever? Under what circumstances? Is America obsessed with guns? What’s the worst gun-culture thing you’ve seen? Is Ameri...2023-01-071h 10
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Avoiding Toxic Fans If you've ever been around sports, loved an entertainment franchise, or been on the Internet, you've likely seen toxic fans. This time around, the Gorillamen talk about toxic fandom -- specifically: When did you first become aware of toxic fandom? Fans of things have always been opinionated—some, even toxic. What do you think has contributed to the rise in toxic fandom? Why do you think some fans of things are toxic? Have you ever been a toxic fan of something? What do you think is the most to...2022-12-031h 20
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Finally Returning So...it's been a while... Months in fact... But we're back! If you want to find out what we did during our hiatus, here's a peek at what's discussed on this, our return episode! * * * The last "normal" episode we put out was May 21. What was going on in your life in late spring/early summer? What bad things happened on our break? This is the first time we've put the show on hiatus. What were your...2022-10-191h 13
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Contemplating Things So...finally...the lost episode. Gorilla Christopher apologizes for losing his side of the original recording and then...all the wackiness that followed. But...he re-recorded his side of the show and pieced it all together. It's more to the point because to match up cross-talk would have taken a lot of time. So it's pretty much, "Hey: here's a question!" and then Gorilla Shawn's answer and then Gorilla Christopher. Here's what was discussed: When did you first start contemplating things? (And what did...2022-08-2858 min
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Taking a Break So...it's been a while. We're still alive and still doing our things...we just haven't been recording Men in Gorilla Suits. The quick version is: Chris lost his side of a recording, we both got sick, and this summer in Texas has really sucked. But if you want to know more, you can listen to Gorilla Christopher's husky COVID voice for five minutes as he catches listeners up on the Gorilla Men's whereabouts... * * * Gorilla Photo: Valentin Jorel. 2022-08-1004 min
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking About Generation X So...uhm...Gorilla Christopher was all set up to record, but...he didn't set up his MacBook audio settings to look for his audio interface and microphone. So...the laptop mic picked up sound, meaning...Christopher's sound is pretty shoddy this episode. But...it's kinda fitting. As the older Gen-X member of the GorillaMen, just pretend he's recording this episode from the late 80s/early 90s, totally hosed and sitting on the floor of a friends' apartment where he often crashed. That said, this is what is...2022-05-221h 18
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Eating Breakfast This time around, the Gorillamen talk about...breakfast. Specifically: What is the first breakfast you specifically remember eating? Do you regularly eat breakfast? Do you believe breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Why or why not? What is your favorite breakfast? Do you have a daily go-to breakfast? What is your all- time favorite breakfast experience? What’s your favorite breakfast spot? What do you feel is the appeal to going out for breakfast2022-05-011h 26
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...In the Afterlife We've talked about death and other things surrounding this topic, but never focused solely on the afterlife. Now we have...specifically, these points: When was the first time you were introduced to the concept of the afterlife? Which afterlife was it? Do you believe in the afterlife? Why or why not? Why do you think people take comfort in the idea of life after death? Do you think that idea is comforting? Have you ever had a near-death experience? Which would be the best (fictional or religious, which you could argue are...2022-04-091h 04
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Eating Processed Foods This time around, the Gorillamen discuss these finer points about processed foods: What is the first processed food you remember eating? What is the last processed food you've eaten? What, to you, constitutes a processed food? How easy is it to avoid processed foods? Is there a time in your life when you noticed a boom in process foods? If so, what caused it? How often do you eat processed foods? What is your favorite processed food? What is your least favorite processed food? Are processed foods inherently unhealthy? There seems to...2022-03-191h 15
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking About Drug Policy This time, it's all about U.S. drug policy: When were you first exposed to the concept of illegal drugs? How soon after that were you exposed to anti-drug messaging? Was the War on Drugs a success in any way? What do you think of America’s current policy dealing with illegal drugs? Do you think employers should be able to drug test? Should marijuana be legal? What about “harder” drugs like meth or heroin? What’s the ideal drug policy? What’s the future of legal/illegal drugs? * * * 2022-02-271h 11
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Finding Time Jim Croce wrote one of the best lines about the human struggle against time: "But there never seems to be enough time To do the things you want to do once you find them." This time around, the Gorillamen talk about making time for the things they love...and how they deal with time spent doing things they'd rather not do. Specifically, these points: When did you first encounter the concept of taking time with something? In any given week, how hurried do...2022-02-031h 19
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen…Being Introspective Come along if you dare as the Gorillamen go deep into a journey to the center of their minds... They ponder these things: When’s the first time you remember thinking about thinking? When’s the first time you had a conversation with yourself? What was the first thing you realized you needed to change based on introspection? How much time do you spend in your own head? Do you consider yourself to be an introspective person? Do you ever take a deep dive into your own mind? How...2022-01-081h 10
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Watching Nature Shows From somber documentaries about the struggles of the wilds to, "Crikey! We're gonna wind up some animals for your viewing amusement, mate! Why's this cobra so mad...all I'm doing is dragging it around by its tail!" -- nature documentaries and programs are a viewing staple. This time, the Gorillamen talk about them...specifically: What's the first nature program you remember seeing? How did--or even has--nature programing affected your life? How important do you think nature programming is? What are some of your favorite nature shows or movies...2021-12-181h 05
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Being Perfect There is no better episode of Men in Gorilla Suits than this one! This is the perfect episode... We could stop now and call it quits... But we are imperfect Gorillamen still chasing a thing that can never be captured. And so...we talk about these things this time around... What’s the first thing you heard described as perfect? What was your first concept of perfection? Did you ever strive for perfection when you were yo...2021-12-041h 07
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Being Self Taught Busy week for the Gorillamen, so we'll get right to it. This time around, we talk about self teaching...specifically: When did you first learn about self-teaching? What’s the first thing you taught yourself? What are a few self-taught things you feel you do well? Most self taught things are still shaped by books and other things. Is there something you've done that you truly taught yourself? (i.e. You did something new with no idea at all of how to do it?) What are the advantages of being self-taught? What ar...2021-11-131h 32
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Coping It's been a nutty couple years, and many people the Gorillamen have bumped into have had a rough time coping. Hell, even the Gorillamen have had their moments. And that's why, this time around, the discussion turns to...coping. * * * What’s the first time you heard what coping was? What’s the first thing you had to cope with? Are you good at coping? What’s your coping strategy? Do you think the world is harder to cope with than it used to be? What’s the most efficien...2021-10-281h 13
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking about Fall 2021-10-091h 14
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Watching Music Videos One of the many cries of Gen-X: "Remember when MTV used to play videos?" Music videos were made for Gen-X, and for years, cable stations (and even some network shows) catered to playing music videos. Videos changed the face of music in the 80s, but to hear some people talk, you'd think they are a long-gone thing. With YouTube and other ways of sharing content, clearly that's not true. We can now watch the videos we remember with a simple Google search, and new videos pop up...2021-09-231h 24
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...In a Movie Theater The Gorillamen have talked about movies, but this time around, it's all about movie theaters. Specifically: What is your first memory in a movie theater? What was your best movie theater experience? What was your worst movie theater experience? What do you love about movie theaters? What do you hate about movie theaters? Do you prefer going to a movie theater or watching things at home? I once heard someone say upscale movie theaters are ridiculous. What do you think about movie theaters where you can get food and drinks while kicked...2021-09-041h 08
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking About Vintage Things A busy week after last week's busy week, but...the Gorillamen recorded a new episode. This time around, it's all about vintage things... What was the first thing you heard described as vintage? What’s the first vintage thing you ever owned? Do you like vintage stuff? Why/why not? Why are people — especially younger people — obsessed with vintage stuff? What’s the coolest vintage thing you’ve seen? What's the lamest vintage thing you've seen? Coolest vintage thing you own? Cool vintage thing you wish you owned? What thing...2021-08-181h 13
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Skipping a WeekLots of life happened this week, so the new episode will come out next week. It's about vintage things, and it should be a lot of fun.2021-08-1302 min
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Following Recipes Do you follow recipes, or wing it and see what happens? Maybe you just love the look of cookbooks, with all those great photos. Some recipes are passed down for generations; others seem to come out of nowhere like a one-hit wonder and fade away. But it's clear that humans enjoy food...and the recipes that can make it even better... The Gorillamen didn't even turn this one dark! Here's what's discussed: What's the first recipe you remember seeing? How well do you follow...2021-07-281h 25
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Living in a "Post-Covid" World It's funny how you can record a thing and, a week later, it's maybe not obsolete, but definitely shows how quickly things can change. Granted, we discussed the likelihood of what is happening again--climbing COVID-19 rates brought on by [mostly] unvaccinated people and the Delta variant--but we didn't expect that prediction to be so timely. With many people getting out and about, though, we Gorillamen sat down and talked about how our lives have changed since being vaccinated and able to venture out not as concerned as we were before vaccinations.2021-07-161h 17
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Skipping a Week Sometimes, life happens. That's a rather ridiculous statement when you think about it. Life is always happening. If you're asleep, things are still happening that affect your life. So let's start over. Because Gorilla Shawn was recently traveling and is currently feeling a little under the weather...and because Gorilla Christopher is redoing his office right now, we're skipping the scheduled episode of Men in Gorilla Suits this week. It will likely be released next week. (At the latest, in two weeks on...2021-07-1001 min
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Watching YouTube A busy week, and Gorilla Shawn is traveling, so we'll get right to the talking points of this episode about YouTube: When did you first become aware of YouTube--and how did you stumble upon it? What are some of the earliest things you remember seeing on YouTube? What are some of the funniest things you've seen on YouTube. What are some of the coolest things you've learned on YouTube. Do you subscribe to any YouTube Channels? (If so, what are some of your favorite channels?) Do YOU have a YouTube channel? (What's...2021-06-251h 22
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Being Happy We're back...and happy. Sure, much of the country seems to be in a blast furnace, but...after skipping a release week, we're sure you're happy to have a new episode of Men in Gorilla Suits in your earholes. This time around, it's one of those subjects we can't believe we've not already discussed: happiness! Specifically: What’s your first memory of something that made you happy? What’s your happiest memory? Do you think we actually have the right to the pursuit of happ...2021-06-101h 07
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Missing an Episode It was a crazy-busy week for Gorilla Shawn. His dad turned 70 this weekend, so Shawn went to Florida to surprise him. On top of that, he had to double up on his radio show, Metal DNA -- as well as taking care of some work stuff and a sick dog. Instead of stressing about it, we decided to just skip an episode release week and catch back up on June 9...when the topic for discussion is happiness! 2021-05-2901 min
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking About Mythology 2021-05-151h 09
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Remembering Things It is rather funny that, despite having this episode about memories edited and ready to go, Gorilla Christopher forgot to get it online yesterday. And since he is prepping for a long weekend in East Texas, this is all he's typing. Well, this...and what we talk about this episode: What's your first memory? Do you have a good memory? How reliable is human memory? What tricks or methods do you use to assist your memory? What's your favorite memory from your life? What memories of your own...2021-05-011h 13
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Quitting Things After 319 episodes, we have made the decision to...keep going with the podcast! Okay, so we didn't decide a thing...we do the show almost automatically, now. But since the episode is about quitting things (habits, jobs, and so much more), we of course must make the joke that it's all over. It's not. This is what we talk about this time around: What’s one of the earliest things you remember quitting? Have you ever quit a job suddenly? Why, and what happened? Do you think people sh...2021-04-161h 26
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Making Progress The hands of time creep forward and the pages of calendars turn. Along the way, microbes become creatures that leave the water and eventually walk upright. In time, the Progenies of Time create societies, the Internet, and so many other things. Progress marches on, so...this time around, that's what the Gorillamen discuss. Specifically: When is the first time you were aware of progress (societal, technological, other). How much societal progress would you say you’ve seen through your lifetime? Technological? What thing would mid...2021-04-021h 07
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Trying New Things Once upon a time, there were two little gorillas who worked together in the mortgage branch of a very large bank. They liked each other enough that they stayed in touch, even after leaving that job and going their separate ways. They talked about starting a new thing: a podcast. They jumped into that new thing, and the only thing that ever stopped them in a release week was the recent Texas winterpocalypse that wiped out power and Internet connectivity for most of a week. The Gorillamen...2021-03-191h 15
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking About Modern Conspiracies This is not the government writing this intro to tell you that Gorilla Shawn, recently receiving his first COVID-19 vaccine dose, is now under the control of Bill Gates. And Gorilla Christopher recently didn't eat fake Texas snow, and is not now a HAARP zombie! Nope...nothing to see, here...move on... This time around, while still rebounding from the big Texas winter storm, the Gorillamen are taking on modern conspiracy theories. (Yes, they talked about conspiracy theories way back in Episode 3, but this time, it's more recent things...and the...2021-03-051h 13
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Snowed In A quick update... For the first time in over 315 episodes (eight years), it looks like we won't get an episode out during its scheduled week. Because of the unprecedented storm that hit Texas this week, Gorilla Shawn has been without power, and Gorilla Christopher spent much of the week without Internet. Not sure if we will release the new episode next week, or wait for the next scheduled week. Just wanted to let everyone know what's up! 2021-02-1801 min
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Improving Homes It's time to change that avocado-colored kitchen you've looked at daily since buying that 60s ranch house in the 'burbs. But how? Do you hire contractors, do it yourself, or find the right combination of both options? More people than ever are giving it their own go. If you live in the suburbs, you are likely just a few miles from a large home improvement store. Many cities offer grants to improve where we live. Access to industry knowledge and materials is commonplace, and the result is more homes being updated...2021-02-051h 17
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Being Brainwashed You will listen to Men in Gorilla Suits... You will spread the good news about Men in Gorilla Suits... You will listen to Men in Gorilla Suits... You will spread the good news about Men in Gorilla Suits... You will listen to Men in Gorilla Suits... You will spread the good news about Men in Gorilla Suits... This time around, we're talking about brainwashing...specifically, these points: When was the first time you heard of the concept of brainwashing? Who's the first person...2021-01-201h 18
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking about Hypochondria So...uhm...how 'bout that attempted United States coup attempt, eh? It's been a bit of a nutty week (to say the least), but we have yet to miss posting an episode by Friday of the scheduled week for 313 episodes and counting... This time, we talk about hypochondria; specifically: When did you first hear about hypochondria? Who was the first hypochondriac you knew? Are you a hypochondriac…or do you have any tendencies toward illness anxiety disorder? How does one become a hypochondriac? Do yo...2021-01-081h 13
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Discussing 2020 Fuck 2020! (Amirite?) In so many ways, it was a horrible year. But...were there any good moments? The mighty Gorillamen cannot speak for all humankind, but...we considered all that was horrible this year, while still trying to be cheery. Specifically, this is what we talked about: How did you start 2020? When was the first time you suspected the year might not be going well? What were some of the early (pre-pandemic) bright spots of 2020 for you? What were some...2020-12-241h 24
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Listening to 90s Music Somebody once told me the world was gonna roll me...so I hurt myself today, to see if I still feel. Now, don't you tell me to smile, 'cause nothing lasts forever -- even cold November rain. And I know it's up for me if you steal my sunshine because nothing compares (nothing compares) to you. So load up on guns and bring your friends; 'cause after all, you're my wonderwall... Yep, we're talking about 90s music! What's discussed this time around: 2020-12-111h 27
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Discussing American Exceptionalism 'Murica!!! This time around, we're talking about American Exceptionalism. Specifically these points: When were you first introduced to the idea of American exceptionalism? Do you believe in American exceptionalism? The concept traces back to the mid-1800s. Was America exceptional then? What’s the current state of America? What’s the current state of American exceptionalism? Can exceptionalism be dangerous? What’s actually exceptional about America, if anything? Has American exceptionalism damaged what is actually exceptional about this country? How could we change the idea of exceptionalism for the be...2020-11-281h 16
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Having Crushes You catch the gorilla's eye and he quickly looks away. But fuzzy face be damned, you swear his cheeks turn a bit red. You look away, and he glances back and smiles. You go your separate ways, but you cannot stop thinking about that gorilla and maybe, just maybe, you imagine he's probably thinking about you... This time around, the Gorillamen talk all about...crushes: When did you first become aware of crushes? Who, or even what, was your first...2020-11-121h 11
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Collecting Things We Gorillamen have collected 308 episodes of this show. So it seemed fitting that we talk about collections...specifically... When did you first notice someone collecting something? What was the first thing you collected? Why do we as humans like to collect things? What’s the coolest collectible you’ve seen? What’s the coolest collection? The weirdest? Do you collect anything now? If you could have a world-class collection of anything, what would it be? What’s the worst gift you’ve gotten because someone thought you collected something...2020-10-291h 32
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking about Community Hello, and welcome to the Men in Gorilla Suits community. Membership has its privileges: no message forums, membership cards, or expectations other than, "We're not the bosses of you...do whatever you want!" But there are podcasts, organizations, and so many other things around which communities are built. In fact, that's the topic of this episode. Some of what we talk about: What is your first memory of community? How important is a sense of community to a person's development? What are some communities...2020-10-151h 09
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Existing Does this podcast really exist? Do you really exist? Does anything actually exist? (Other than the simulation in which we are all trapped.) This time around, we get all deep and talk about our very existence...specifically: When was the first time you realized that you, as a person, actually exist? When was the first time you worried you might not exist? Is it possible that none of us exist? How often do you ponder your existence? The meaning behind it? Do you think...2020-09-291h 01
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Playing Instruments We got through this entire episode without making an instrument = penis joke. Apparently, after 300 episodes, we have become complacent. For that, the Gorillamen apologize. So...this week we talk about hard wood(en) instruments and playing flutes. (But not skin flutes...another opportunity squandered...) It's all about musical instruments. Specifically, here's what we discuss: What's your first memory of someone playing a musical instrument? Do you play any instruments? (What...and how long have you played?) Did you ever take...2020-09-151h 16
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Justifying Things Gorilla Christopher almost totally forgot to load this! Sad thing: he got a jump on the episode, but didn't get to this part on Wednesday. Were he to justify things, he'd say, "Well, technically, our release date is Friday...Wednesdays just happened along the way..." Or he could have said something about a busy work-week or that things got lost in the excitement of an approaching long weekend in the U.S. But nah, he just totally forgot! Still...this time around, it's...2020-09-041h 02
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seem...Being Shamed "Remember the time that I spilled the cup / Of apple juice in the hall / Please tell mom this is not her fault…" Blink-182 - "Adam's Song" This time around, we're talking about shame… Specifically, this: When did you first become aware of shame? Do you find shame a problematic thing? What's the most shame you've ever felt? What is something society (or even a large group of people) seem ashamed of that doesn't bother you at all? Have you ever sham...2020-08-201h 12
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Being Popular You wouldn't know it by looking at us, but we have always been popular. The smartest and fittest -- Homecoming Kings...all-state quarterbacks. As adults, we've turned down film roles, eschewed playing in popular bands...even refusing roles as heads of state. Instead, we Gorillamen have chosen to channel all our popularity into a podcast that gets 250-500 listens a month! (Top those numbers, This American Life!!!) Okay, so this week, two unpopular geeks talk about popular things. Specifically, this: ...2020-08-051h 08
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Being Controlling Do as we say...not as we do... (The Gorillamen know best...) You will listen to this episode and like it because we made it and we are in control... Okay, so you probably know by now that we are two of the least controlling people on the planet. But it's a good topic worthy of discussion, so...our gift to you (and what we discuss): When did you first become aware of the concept of control? Were you raised...2020-07-231h 17
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Being Middle Aged Tick...Tock...the clock never stops. You pull your back toweling off after a shower. Sooooooooo many responsibilities! Youth is in the rear view mirror; being officially "old" shines in the headlights. But it's not all that bad; in fact, it's pretty fuckin' awesome! Welcome to middle age! In this -- the 300th episode of Men in Gorilla Suits -- we discuss: Who was the first person you...2020-07-051h 18
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Caught by Surprise BOOOOOOOOO!!! Ha! Surprised you, eh? Nah? Well, then listen to the Gorillamen talk about these things this time around: What is the first surprising thing you remember? What last surprised you? Do you startle easily? What are your thoughts about the horror movie jump scare? To that point, what role does surprise play in entertainment? (Stories, music, etc.) Your favorite surprise? Your worst surprise? What is the best surprise you ever pulled off? What do you think about surprise parties...2020-06-271h 07
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Protesting If you've listened to the show, you know we believe Black lives matter. You know we believe in underdogs. You know we're the kinds of people the assholes will brand wicked socialists. And we're good with that. We've had our goofy moments over the years, but always strive to listen, learn, and be better. So yeah...this week, we're talking about politics and protests... This is what we talk about: Do you consider yourself a political person? Have...2020-06-131h 11
Men in Gorilla Suitsshawn kupfer, christopher gronlund, men in gorilla suits, adventure, adventure podcast, how to have an adventure, affordable adventures May 29, 2020: We have run out of food in the arctic. Having eaten the sled dogs, we Gorillamen decided our last act would be recording a podcast. Good friends that we are, each offering their life for the other, we decided to let nature survive. One of us might make it after eating the other should one of us die first. But it is possible, as cold as it is, that we might not make it through the night... This episode, we're talking about these fine topics of adventure: ...2020-05-301h 31
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking about Capitalism Could probably just drop the lyrics to Fugazi's "Merchandise" here and call it a wrap... This week, it's all about capitalism: When were you first aware that things cost money? When were you first introduced to the idea of an economy? What’s the first major purchase you remember someone making? What’s the first major purchase you made on your own? How do your major and minor purchases affect society? Is our current system of capitalism different to the one you remember from 20-30 years ago? Is capi...2020-05-151h 19
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Eating Pizza In Gorilla Christopher's efforts to not talk about that thing everyone is talking about, this week we talk about...PIZZA!!! Here's a peek at the points: When did you first become aware of pizza? When’s the last time you ate pizza? What, to you, makes a pizza great? Why do you think pizza is so popular? Worst pizza you ever had? Your all-time favorite pizza? Have you ever worked in the pizza industry in any way? What are your favorite pizza toppings? Where do you stand on wh...2020-04-301h 07
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Quarantined Dearest listeners. While the pandemic is far-reaching, we Gorillamen are doing as well as can be expected. Such dire circumstances, but we must strive for some semblance of our lives before March, when the vapors strongly made its presence known. But if history tells us nothing else, it's that those of us who stay in place and consider many things have the greatest odds of weathering through. To that end, Gorilla Shawn and Gorilla Christopher communicated recently through telegraph, creating a thing that history may remember one day as a "podcast."2020-04-171h 28
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Being Forgiving With the world in a weird state right now, the Gorillamen have thought about addressing Da Covidz, but instead...Gorilla Christopher opted for something more inspirational...forgiveness. (He almost went with Pizza as the topic, so expect that next time it's his call...) Anyway, here we go... When did you first become aware of forgiveness? Are you a very forgiving person? What’s the biggest thing you’ve ever forgiven? Is there anything you can’t forgive? How does living in a world that demand...2020-04-021h 09
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Listening to Country Music Get along, all ya self-quarantining little doggies and listen to the Gorillamen talk about country music! (From Texas, no less!) Yeeeeeee-hawwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!! What was the first country song you remember hearing? What was your impression of country music when you were younger? What's your impression of country music now? What makes country music popular? Are any of the stereotypes about country music (and its fans) true? When were you most into country music? What made you tune out of country music? Who is the best all-time country artist for...2020-03-191h 01
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Eating Plants Once the perceived domain of crunchy hippies, vegetarianism is much more than Birkenstock sandal-wearing hipsters who smell like patchouli. Around the world, it is the diet of many faithful sects; it sustains many top athletes; it is embraced by Hollywood and your average person alike. Dare we say it has even seen mainstream success in recent years? While one of the Gorillamen has not eaten meat since well before the start of Men in Gorilla Suits, we have yet to discuss eating plants. So...this time around, we change that! 2020-03-061h 23
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking about Multi-Level Marketing We here at Men in Gorilla Suits are looking for 25 self-motivated people to join our team! Get in on the ground floor and make as much -- or as little -- money as you'd like. Great opportunity for stay-at-home moms or anyone wanting a side hustle that will break them free from the bonds of their 9-to-5 day jobs. Set your own hours -- be your own boss! We'll be visiting your airport Marriott soon, so sign up now! This week, we're talking about multi-level marketing schemes. (Oh, wait...we're calling...2020-02-201h 15
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Unemployed Friday, February 7, marks the completion of Year Seven of Men in Gorilla Suits! While we've never taken the Two-Guys-Talking-About-Random-Things podcast genre by storm, we'd be lying if we said seeing the growth we've had over the years didn't mean anything to us. So, to all who listen...THANK YOU!!! Okay, and now on to the latest episode, which is all about...unemployment! Here's what's discussed: Who is the first working person you remember who ended up...2020-02-051h 29
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Being Retro Break out the Rubik's Cubes and spin that vinyl ya damned hipster -- this time around the Gorillamen are getting Retro! Here is what's discussed... * * * What was the first thing you heard described as retro? What’s your favorite retro thing right now? What’s something you thought was dead that was brought back because of its retro appeal? What’s the best retro trend? The worst? Why do you think retro stuff is so popular right now? If you could bring back any produc...2020-01-221h 18
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking about Toxic Masculinity This week, we're nailing bitches and battlin' bros...it's all about toxic masculinity! [And if you're completely new...uhm...we're not fans of toxic masculinity. Gorilla Shawn is currently at DisneyWorld and Gorilla Christopher just helped his wife of 27+ years with the lunchtime dishes...] Anyway, here's what we talk about this time around: When did you first hear about toxic masculinity? Growing up, were there toxic males close to you in life? Who? (And how do you think that affects boys?) Why do you...2020-01-081h 35
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Reviewing 2019 Gorilla Shawn decided a look back at the year that was would be snazzy...and Gorilla Christopher agreed. So, here's what we thought about 2019... * * * What was the first thing this year you thought was cool? What was the best thing that happened to you this year? Worst thing? Best thing that happened in the world? Worst? Favorite episode of men in gorilla suits? Favorite other piece of media from this year? Thing you wish you’d done this year? Thing you wish you’d done better this year? What...2019-12-271h 09
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking About Funerals This week, we're talking about the most fun you can have staring at a dead body: funerals! (Well, most fun for most of us...the Gorillamen do not want to think of what would do it for many others...) * * * What is the first funeral you remember? What do you see as the role of funerals in society? How much do you think social norms factor into funerals? Have you seen any breaks from traditional mores where funerals are involved? Any changes you’d like to...2019-12-131h 24
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Streaming Things Gorilla Christopher has been sick for a week, and it's Thanksgiving Day in the U.S., so let's get right to what we chat about this episode...about streaming services. * * * When was the first time you heard of a streaming service? (Music or video)? What’s the first streaming service you used? How many streaming services do you use now? How many are paid vs. unpaid? How much do you spend on streaming? What’s your favorite streaming service? What’s the worst streaming service? Do you still subscr...2019-11-281h 38
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Complaining Instead of complaining about how busy this week is for Gorilla Christopher, he's just going to post what he and Gorilla Shawn talked about this week: When were you first aware of this thing called complaining? Are you much of a complainer? When you do complain, what do you tend to complain about? How well do you handle being around people who complain? Why do you think some people complain as much as they do? What role do you think social media has played in complaining? Where do you hear most of...2019-11-141h 15
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Being Tourists Once you set foot on any Disney property, the sounds and colors will haunt your life for the rest of your days. This week, we're talking about tourism. Specifically: When’s the first time you remember hearing of the idea of traveling for fun, or to go see a thing/event? When was your first “touristy” trip? When you travel, is it for tourism, or is it task-oriented? (“I’m going to New York to see the Empire State Building” vs. “I’m going to New York for a work thing.”...2019-11-011h 13
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Being Stoic Some weeks, there are things you just have to accept. Not that it was a bad week, but Gorilla Christopher was like [to himself]: "Chill...you'll get the episode up at some point...worst case, Gorilla Shawn's always got your back..." So here it is, in its snazzy glory...all about...stoicism... * * * This is how it flows: When did you first become aware of stoicism? Do you consider yourself stoic? Whether or not you consider yourself stoic, what are some...2019-10-181h 12
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Being Suburban Sprawling on the fringes of the city In geometric order An insulated border In between the bright lights And the far, unlit unknown - Rush "Subdivisions" This week, it's all about the suburbs! Here's what we talk about: How long have you lived in the suburbs? What’s the first time you heard a mention of the suburbs? Have you ever lived in the limits of a big city? Which do you prefer? The suburbs or the city? What’s th...2019-10-031h 21
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Being Determined Because Gorilla Christopher is determined to get some writing in during his lunch break, here's what we chat about this week: When did you first become aware of determination? Are you a very determined person? What is the best thing, to you, about determination? What is the worst thing, to you, about determination? Who is the most determined person you know? Do you think there's anything wrong with not being a determined person? Can one be determined without being ambitious? As a society, do you think we place too much importance on...2019-09-181h 20
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Being Talented Very few people know Gorilla Shawn is a concert pianist and Gorilla Christopher is a chamber cellist. We are tops when it comes to our Mensa scores. Christopher swam the English Channel...under water, while holding his breath. Shawn can assemble furniture with his mind. Don't even get us started on our mad dance skills. But still...we are the most talented gorillas you will ever meet, and we combine all our talents into the most important thing you will listen to this week: the two of us talking...2019-09-041h 19
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Making Bucket Lists All we ever wanted in life was to say we recorded 277 episodes of Men in Gorilla Suits. Check that off the bucket list, babeeeeeeee!!! * * * This is what we're talking about this week: When did you first hear of bucket lists? Do you have a bucket list? What is your opinion of bucket lists? What effect does social media have on bucket lists? What is the best thing about bucket lists? What is the worst thing about bucket lists? Are bucket lists the...2019-08-231h 13
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking to Strangers We don't care about SEO…we only care about talking about what we want to talk about… [Shawn is like, "Damn, Chris…we're trending in South Korea and Malaysia…be cool, manl! Be cool!"] (If he only saw the paragraph I deleted...) He is right, though: Chill, Chris…chill… And for those of you who listen to the show to hear English, the "CH" in Christopher is NOT the CH in Chill. (Also, thank you for listening. We'd rather people in South Korea...2019-08-081h 33
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Making Things So busy making things this week that we don't have time to tell you all the things we are making. So...here's what we talk about this week! (Now Gorilla Christopher is going to go make lunch for tomorrow...) What is the first thing you remember seeing being made? What was the first thing you remember making? Why make things when you can just buy stuff? What are some kinds of making skills you’d like to learn? Why? What is something you recently made that you thought wa...2019-07-251h 17
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking About Corporations "Yeah, uhm...we're gonna need you to come into work tomorrow. I know, I know...it's 4:49 on a Friday and you're about to leave, but...we have a lot to do, so we're working this weekend. Oh, you have plans? Plans can be cancelled...I mean, it's not like your kid isn't going to go on to play professional baseball if they're just on some lowly city league. They're already too far behind. The best they will become is someone just like you who will one day work on Saturdays for a bigger cause. Oh...2019-07-101h 19
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Facing Consequences Apparently the consequence of having a day job when there's a wicked cold going around the northern part of the Lone Star State is that you might catch that cold by going into the office. The Gorillamen are in different stages of that cold, so please ignore any snarfiness in this episode. Also, we're just going to get straight to what we talked about this episode: When did you first learn there were consequences for certain actions? How much did consequences factor into your life when you were...2019-06-261h 09
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Being Optimistic Radiohead once sang about optimism. It went a little like this: Flies are buzzing 'round my head Vultures circling the dead Picking up every last crumb The big fish eat the little ones The big fish eat the little ones Not my problem, give me some We're a bit more optimistic than that, but about certain issues...probably not by much. This week we will fill your hearts with hope as we talk about...2019-06-121h 13
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Watching Superhero Movies Look at that episode art! LOOK AT IT!!! It's...super, right?! Shawn may not have the beard anymore, but his beard lives on in all our hearts. And Christopher...he's kinda super (for a crusty 50-year old!) Hell, this episode was RECORDED on the day Gorilla Christopher turned 50. So to keep the fleeting moment alive before entropy envelops him, you should listen to this episode! * * * We kick it off with the first -- and last...2019-05-301h 14
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Working Side Gigs Yo! Like, we never tell you about how Men in Gorilla Suits has afforded us, the Gorillamen, ridiculous side cash! You might think we do this out of love for just making the damn thing, but why make the damn thing if it doesn't make a lot of side money, right? Men in Gorilla Suits has made us rich! Ridiculously so, but...we work day jobs just because it's funny for the show. Really, we're cutting-edge entrepreneurs, out there on the fringes of society, hustling all the...2019-05-161h 08
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Playing with Toys Gorilla Christopher starts a new job this week, so let's get straight to what we talk about this week: * * * What was the first toy you remember? What was the first toy you ever REALLY wanted? What was your favorite toy from childhood? What was the worst toy you ever owned? How important are toys to childhood development? What is the last toy you purchased? What do you think about adults rushing to collect toys before kids can get them? (Like Star Wars figures, Avengers figures…things like that!) To...2019-05-021h 18
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Working from Home Working from home used to be the domain of fancy-pants novelists and snooty painters. Now, it's likely your schlub of a neighbor has worked from home. We say this with confidence, being those very schlubs. Like anything, there are good and bad things about working from home. (Although Gorilla Christopher will argue it's all good.) Working from home is the topic of this week's Men in Gorilla Suits...recorded in our homes on a Sunday night... * * * We kick it off talking about how...2019-04-181h 15
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking about Trust You'll just have to trust us that this episode is good... * * * We kick it off with our first memories of trusting someone, and then talk about how important trust is to one's existence. Find out who we trust most today...and what role trust plays in this podcast. Next, we chat about how much we trust institutions like religion, corporations, and governments. After that, find out if our trust has ever been betrayed by someone...and if we have ever betrayed someone's trust.2019-04-041h 09
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Automating Things Men in Gorilla Suits automated show notes. READY > 10 print Butt > 20 goto 10 > run_ [Laughter ensues…] * * * We begin with the first example of automation we remember seeing, and then move on to the most recent. After that, we chat about if we (and most people) could lose jobs to automated machines or algorithms. What will humans do if machines and algorithms take over a significant number of jobs? We talk about that a bit be...2019-03-211h 09Men in Gorilla Suits(Classic) Last Seen...Playing Role Playing Games! MiGS Ep. 138You know that thing we did last week? We also did something similar three and a half years ago. I know. It's like some Matrix shit.2019-03-151h 10
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Playing Dungeons and Dragons You leave Radigast City at the break of dawn, traveling north until reaching an unnamed river. For days, the water is your guide as lush earth gives way to dreary moors and tangled thickets. Finally, in the distance, you see a white plume of smoke rising from a mountain in the distance. Two miles from the volcano, you find a suitable cave in which to store your supplies. "Dead Knoll's Eye Socket," your guide says. "This is where I take leave. Good luck." With your...2019-03-061h 16Men in Gorilla Suits(Classic) Last Seen...Traveling! MiGS Ep. 34Sometimes we go places. In the past, we went places. This is about that.2019-03-011h 09
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking about Parody and Satire Gorilla Christopher initially thought about opening Photoshop and adding your favorite podcasters' faces to images of celebrities known for parody and satire. But swapping faces with Weird Al looked like Christopher because he's apparently hair twins with the world's favorite accordion player. So that idea was scrapped. And yes, obviously -- this week's topic: Parody and Satire. * * * We begin by talking about the first parody or satire we remember -- and then leap to the best work of satire in literature and film...2019-02-211h 10Men in Gorilla Suits(Classic) Last Seen...Building their Realities! MiGS Ep. 02I am so, so extremely sorry. Please try to remain courageous in the face of this abomination, this second episode of Men in Gorilla Suits. Actually, I haven't listened yet. It might be great. Spoiler alert: It isn't.2019-02-151h 09
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Hoping Gorilla Christopher hoped to have this episode online yesterday, but he was tired and decided a busy week merited sleep, instead. Here's what the gorillamen are talking about this week: What is the first thing you remember hoping for? What is your latest hope? What does hope mean to you? How important is hope to human existence? Share a story of hope. (Could be yours, another person's, or even a universal hope of some sort). Is hope a strong motivator in your life? Is all hope inherently good...2019-02-071h 11Men in Gorilla Suits(Classic) Last Seen...Balancing Work and Life! MiGS Ep. 127OOOH, look at me, I'm not working 97 hours a week! Jerk.2019-02-011h 07
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking about the Weather It is currently 53 degrees with mostly clear skies in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. Weekend lows will be in the 30s, with afternoon temperatures reaching 60 by Sunday afternoon. A perfect weekend for getting out and about! This week, we're talking about the weather...specifically: What’s the first weather event you remember? What’s your ideal weather situation? What’s the most extreme weather situation you’ve lived through? What’s the scariest type of weather on the planet? What’s the worst type of weather, in your opinion? Is...2019-01-241h 07Men in Gorilla Suits(Classic) Last Seen...Being Organized! MiGS Ep. 94Y'all know me. You know how I make a living. I'll find your mess for you, but it ain't gonna be easy. Bad mess. Not like goin' down to the basement and chasin' tax returns and odd socks. No movin’, no organizin’, down you go. And we gotta do it quick, that’ll bring back your family, put all your surfaces on a cleanin’ basis. But it’s not gonna be pleasant. I value my neck a lot more than three thousand bucks, chief. 2019-01-181h 08
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Being Considerate A busy week, here, so let's just get straight to what we talk about this week...when we talk about consideration: When did you first realize that consideration is a thing? Was being considerate a thing stressed in your family. That is, were you taught to be considerate? Have you ever worked in a job where consideration was highly important? What about jobs where consideration wasn't important? (And if so, how did the job differ from those more geared toward serving others?) Who is the most considerate person you know? Who is...2019-01-101h 15
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking About Gifts Ho ho ho, and happy birthday! It's Hanukkah-time in Gift City, so stock up for Administrative Professionals' Day! What? You didn't get the biggest teddy bear on the planet for your loved on on Valentine's Day? What kind of monster are you?! You better be ready for deep mattress price reductions come Labor Day. Shop, shop, shop...why, just since beginning to type this, marketers have created three new holidays that come with an expectation of gift-giving. Guess what the Gorillamen are talking about this week? It's our gift to you...2018-12-261h 11Men in Gorilla Suits(Classic) Last Seen...Being Bored! MiGS Ep. 169Hey, man. We get it. Sometimes the world feels like staring at a wall. Maybe this'll help you be less bored for an hour.2018-12-211h 19
Men in Gorilla SuitsLast Seen...Talking About WeaponsWhether we like it or not, weapons shaped human life on the planet. Today, they are big business. At least in the United States, we see weapons from the start: in movies, cartoons, and even in stores. So the Gorillamen decided to pull up a couple chairs and talk about weapons this week. * * * We begin with the first weapons we remember...and the weapons we regularly feared as children. After that, find out if we own any weapons -- and our favorite (and coolest) weapons we've ever used. Because...2018-12-121h 11