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What The Frock?Slingin’ ItWelcome back to What The Frock, where faith meets foolishness and caffeine meets chaos. This week, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod are running on fumes, sarcasm, and coffee strong enough to qualify as a controlled substance. Rod has just returned from a cybersecurity conference in Vegas, and Dave is preparing for shoulder surgery while trying to do everything left-handed. That includes making coffee, typing, and keeping his house from catching fire.Between time zone conspiracies, Columbus Day controversies, and the eternal mystery of CNN logic, the conversation spins wildly, as always, between the absurd and the oddly...
2025-10-1158 min
What The Frock?The Chances of Rabbi Dave Being Killed by a Bear Are Low… But Never ZeroWelcome to What The Frock? where reason and ridicule meet over coffee and common sense. This week, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod tackle three wildly different but strangely connected stories. It begins with the uproar over Netflix and its so-called “transgender agenda,” fueled by Elon Musk and a fifteen billion dollar hit to the company’s value. From there, they turn to Washington’s latest production, the government shutdown that nobody seems to have noticed.Finally, things take a turn for the wild when Dave tells the story of a man in Missouri who was mauled by a bear a...
2025-10-0557 min
What The Frock?Fals AdvertisngThis week on What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod tackle the strange and noisy world of advertising. From podcasts to streaming services, from political campaigns to Super Bowl spectacles, they ask a simple question: is anyone actually paying attention?Dave reveals why he refuses to charge for ads on the show, noting that most listeners skip them anyway. The two debate which ads manage to grab an audience and why live reads still work when flashy commercials fail. Political ads come under fire too, especially when campaigns rely on recycled stock photos that fool no...
2025-09-281h 00
What The Frock?Matthew 26:52This week on What the Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod sit down to unpack one of the most chaotic stretches in recent memory. From shocking headlines to personal milestones, it has been a week that tested patience, faith, and the limits of common sense.Rabbi Dave reflects on his official retirement after 62 years, complete with lessons from Social Security and the VA, and more than a few surprises about how government bureaucracy can actually work. But the week turned dark with the shooting of Charlie Kirk, sparking outrage, debate, and disturbing reactions across social media. Dave...
2025-09-1456 min
What The Frock?Media, AI and the Madness of KarenThis week, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod are pulling no punches. From a murder story ignored by mainstream media to viral “Karen” clips that light up the internet, they’re asking the hard question: who decides what matters?They dive headfirst into the world of AI, misinformation, and video fakery, wondering how long we can trust our eyes when machines can rewrite reality. Add in some sharp commentary on TikTok trends, the circus of New Year’s resolutions, and Dave’s very personal kidney stone saga, and you’ve got an episode that is equal parts skeptical, hilarious, a...
2025-09-0700 min
What The Frock?Internet DouchebaggeryThis week on What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod take on a world that seems determined to trip over its own absurdities. The conversation begins with NBC issuing a bizarre correction to a story on the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting, where the network felt the real offense was not the act of violence itself but the pronoun used for the killer. That sparks a larger debate about affirming care, mental illness, and the ways our culture apologizes for delusion while ignoring reality.From there the show veers into the strange realm of internet stupidity. A...
2025-08-3156 min
What The Frock?Over a Cracker BarrelIn this episode of What the Frock, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod belly up to the breakfast table to dish out a hearty helping of truth behind the Cracker Barrel controversy sweeping social media. Did the CEO really say, “MAGA doesn’t have to eat here”? Spoiler alert—she didn’t. But that didn’t stop the viral outrage machine from firing up the griddle. The hosts unravel how a fake quote, amplified by conservative influencers and fed by clickbait culture, plays right into the hands of a shadowy steakhouse overlord: Sardar Biglari, the largest shareholder in both Cracker...
2025-08-2456 min
What The Frock?Roast Beef in Her Pockets: Laura Loomer, Bill Maher, and the Arby’s Deposition That's Go the Meats!Politics has always been messy, but sometimes it crosses the line into fast food absurdity. In this week’s episode of What the Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod dig into one of the strangest courtroom stories of recent memory. It began with a Bill Maher joke about Donald Trump’s personal life, turned into a $150 million defamation lawsuit from Laura Loomer, and somehow ended with a claim that Marjorie Taylor Greene carries Arby’s sandwiches in her pockets.The transcript of Loomer’s deposition reads like parody, yet it is very real. From Lindsey Graham to Kamala H...
2025-08-171h 06
What The Frock?Coldplaying the NewsThis week on What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod take on the so-called top story of the week—no, not international conflict or political scandal, but a kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert. What begins as bemused commentary quickly unravels into a deeper exploration of how news is chosen, shaped, and sold. Who decides what matters? Why do nonsense stories rise while real headlines vanish? From $20 million influencer grifts to AI-powered meme machines, the frocked duo dig into the growing influence of the digital state and the unsettling possibility that we’re all...
2025-07-201h 00
What The Frock?Frockenheit 451This week on What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod light a match under the smoldering pile of modern discourse—and they brought marshmallows. From Dave’s eye-opening realization that his night-shift nurse wife didn’t know about Israel’s clash with Iran, to the chilling political violence in Minnesota that somehow missed the media memo, the duo tackles it all with their signature blend of wit and worry. They ask tough questions about echo chambers, ideological censorship, and the dangerous trend of approved phrases replacing actual thought. Toss in a fiery rant abo...
2025-06-1658 min
What The Frock?It's Fine...Welcome back to What The Frock?, where the robes are real, the satire is sharp, and the heresy is bipartisan.In this week’s episode, It’s Fine…, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod dive headfirst into the absurdity of modern life, starting with the battle of the broken states: Washington vs. California. Spoiler—Washington wins, and not in a good way. From a Pride flag kerfuffle at the state capitol to "mostly peaceful" riots in L.A., the duo unpacks the media’s reality distortion field and the increasingly Orwellian language of public officials. Plus, Ra...
2025-06-081h 02
What The Frock?Mass Ejections: Coronal And OthersWhat The Frock? – Podcast Introduction (150 Words)This week on What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod explore the fiery temper of the sun and the flaky madness of humanity. Rabbi Dave kicks things off with a surprise medical drama, proving once again that technology may be smart, but it’s not very thoughtful. From there, the holy duo turns their gaze skyward as a coronal mass ejection threatens to short-circuit satellites, radios, and perhaps our collective sanity.But fear not—because when the sun acts up, the British roll cheese downhill and call it tradit...
2025-06-011h 00
What The Frock?Original SinThis week on What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod tackle the fallout from Jake Tapper’s new book Original Sin, which bravely reveals everything we already knew—but couldn’t say—about President Biden’s cognitive decline. From media complicity to George Clooney’s suspiciously timed “epiphany,” the guys unpack how the press and the political class gaslit America into silence… until it was time to cash in. Along the way, they explore Big Pharma’s ad dollars, TikTok trans tantrums, Iraqis with pet lions, and whether American bread is actually poison (spoiler: it’s not). Dave disc...
2025-05-181h 02
What The Frock?Never Go Full RetardThis week on What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod take a no-holds-barred swing at the madness of the week! From the myth of the Pope Hammer to Trump’s controversial blue suit, from Washington State’s political implosion to a college sperm race you just cannot un-hear, the guys call it like it is — with humor, skepticism, and a healthy dose of rock ’n’ roll spirit. Plus: Deion Sanders, Shadour’s draft disaster, and Rabbi Dave’s ongoing war with his kidneys. Tune in and join the chaos — available now on iHeart Radio, Sp...
2025-04-2758 min
What The Frock?Hugarian GoulashIn this week's episode of What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod set their sights on Hungary—yes, the land of goulash, Rubik’s Cubes, and oddly aggressive water polo. Discover why two-thirds of Hungarians are podcast addicts, why paprika is practically a religion, and why clinking beer glasses might start a diplomatic incident. With classic banter, a belly-rubbing statue, and Rabbi Dave's fight against diabetic chaos, this episode welcomes our new Magyar friends with humor, heresy, and a healthy dose of Pálinka-fueled goodwill. Tune in for laughter, wisdom, and Hungarian prove...
2025-04-201h 08
What The Frock?Taxing The Thingee Out of WashingtonWashington's gone bonkers, folks—Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod are back to unpack the madness! In this episode of What the Frock?, the duo tackles Washington State’s bizarre new tax on dating apps (yes, they’re taxing “thingy”), the philosophical tug-of-war between divine will and prayer, and why you should never cook a steak in the office microwave. Plus, Rabbi Dave reveals plans for a cross-country move, and Rod confronts being outperformed by AI Rod. It’s thoughtful, irreverent, and just the right amount of frocked up. Tune in, laugh hard, and maybe start...
2025-04-131h 00
What The Frock?The Extended VersionThe Extended Version – because some stories just can’t be crammed into a soundbite. In this episode of What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod break down the ongoing battle between long-form podcasts and short-form radio. Spoiler: they’re on the right side of history.Along the way, Rabbi Dave finally gets answers to his Lord of the Rings questions, Friar Rod dissects the Gene Hackman fiasco, and both take a skeptical look at the latest national security absurdities. Meanwhile, the Epstein files remain locked away (shocking), post-Zelensky meeting PTSD is a thing, and—because we’ve apparen...
2025-03-1057 min
What The Frock?A Divine Right To Knowledge, SenatorThis week’s episode ofWhat The Frock? is a wild ride through the absurd, the infuriating, and the outright hilarious. With Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod at the helm, we navigate a world where the Super Bowl is more of a sideshow, government corruption is business as usual, and a man once decided to live among goats just to escape the madness of modern life.The episode kicks off with theSuperb Owl—or, as normal people call it, the Super Bowl—but don’t expect a traditional sports breakdown. Rabbi Dave’s real excitement isn’t about the game, Ta...
2025-02-091h 01
What The Frock?The Gentleman's JoystickWelcome back to another unpredictable, laugh-out-loud, and slightly conspiratorial episode of What the Frock? with Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod!
This week’s conversation is a wild ride through politics, history, and, of course, their signature blend of humor and candor. Buckle up as the duo dives into everything from Mitch McConnell’s baffling political maneuvers to the never-ending intrigue surrounding the Kennedy assassination files. What do we really know? And why does everyone seem so convinced they’ve got the “real story”? Spoiler alert: Rabbi Dave has some strong opinions—and an alibi.
2025-01-2758 min
What The Frock?Poptarts and PoliticsIn this festive yet chaotic post-holiday episode of What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod dive into the bizarre "dead zone" between Christmas and the New Year, a time where no one seems to know what day it is—or why football games happen every night. From Hanukkah celebrations and holiday hangovers to fiery debates about homelessness statistics and airplane crashes, the duo tackles it all with their trademark humor and insight.
They also explore hot topics like the Bible being banned in Texas schools, the conspiracy theories swirling around the 25th Amendment, and the ridiculousness of...
2024-12-2959 min
What The Frock?When Tigers Would SmokeWhen Tigers Would Smoke is an episode that’s equal parts insightful, irreverent, and downright quirky. Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod bring their signature mix of humor and sharp commentary to this week’s biggest headlines, baffling mysteries, and some truly oddball science. The result? A rollercoaster ride through the absurdities of modern life, politics, and even predatory squirrels.
Kicking things off with the mysterious case of the USS Gettysburg and a downed F/A-18, the duo explores conspiracy theories, media spin, and why we’re more inclined than ever to distrust official explanations. From there, they dive in...
2024-12-2256 min
What The Frock?From a Certain Point of ViewIn this week's episode, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod delve into one of cinema's greatest lies and how it parallels modern media, including a hilarious critique of "The View" and its outsized cultural impact. They explore the moral ambiguity of the Jedi, villains who believe they're heroes, and how these themes resonate in politics and pop culture.
The duo also tackles current news: RFK Jr.'s controversial cabinet appointment, cloning dilemmas with bighorn sheep, and the Navy’s fascination with "transmedium UFOs."
Amid the chaos, they share personal anecdotes, including Rabbi Dave's amusing MRI saga an...
2024-11-171h 04
What The Frock?Election SushiIn this candid post-election episode of What the Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod dive deep into America’s current political climate, tackling everything from election anxiety to celebrity endorsements, the unexpected consequences of social media, and the changing nature of modern campaigns. They share personal reflections, from Rabbi Dave’s son’s reaction to the election to the surprising reactions (and rumored antics) of celebrities like George Clooney.
With characteristic humor and introspection, they question the labels we throw around, such as “Nazi” and “fascist,” while reflecting on historical lessons that seem lost on today’s polarized societ...
2024-11-101h 00
What The Frock?Episode 32In this episode of *What The Frock?*, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod tackle the countdown to the upcoming election with their usual mix of satire, humor, and unpredictable commentary. With just 32 days left, they dive into everything from the absurdity of modern political debates to the WNBA's collapsing TV ratings and Gavin Newsom's quickly overturned free speech law. Along the way, they offer their signature predictions—like the fate of Aaron Rodgers in London—and muse about who's really running the country. From FEMA mishaps to Biden’s latest gaffes, they take no prisoners in their observations on American politi...
2024-10-061h 01
What The Frock?CologuardIn this wildly entertaining and sometimes uncomfortable episode, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod delve into the less glamorous aspects of middle-aged life, starting with the joys (or rather, dread) of colonoscopies and the “talking box” that is Cologuard. Rabbi Dave hilariously reveals his struggle with both the concept and execution of non-invasive health tests. But it doesn't stop there—somehow, this discussion leads them down a rabbit hole of controversial topics, including the ongoing political discourse surrounding abortion, voting rights, and the influence of Taylor Swift on white women voters. With sharp wit, historical insights, and their trademark irreverence, the du...
2024-09-2900 min
What The Frock?Adieu, Mr. Earl Jones (For Real This Time)In this week's episode of *What the Frock?*, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod reflect on the passing of the legendary James Earl Jones, exploring his iconic roles and underrated sense of humor. From Star Wars' Darth Vader to *Field of Dreams* and *Doctor Strangelove*, the hosts reminisce about their favorite moments and the lasting impact Jones had on both cinema and pop culture.
In true WTF fashion, the conversation takes wild turns, leading to commentary on the latest political debates, media biases, and some playful musings about how the U.S. presidential debates would...
2024-09-151h 01
What The Frock?Woolly BullyIn this meandering yet focused episode of What the Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod dive into the chaotic world of fantasy football, discussing how missed kicks and flags on the play can ruin your week. They also take a humorous jab at Vice President Kamala Harris' public comments about lipstick, all while pondering the absurdity of modern political messaging.
But that's not all. From transparent mice (thanks to Dorito dye) to the looming resurrection of woolly mammoths, this episode gets downright weird in the best way possible. The duo hilariously debate the ethics of bringing back...
2024-09-081h 01
What The Frock?Here Kitty, KittyJoin Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod in this hilariously bizarre episode of “What The Frock” as they dive into the shallow end of the pool with weird and wild news stories of the week. From the peculiar case of a man with a live eel in his intestines to the unexpected challenges of Olympic swimming pools, this episode is packed with jaw-dropping tales and offbeat humor.
The hosts also tackle insomnia woes, reminisce about their love for minor league baseball, and discuss the latest political absurdities.
Tune in for a blend of deep historical analysis, quir...
2024-08-0457 min
What The Frock?The Praetorian GuardOn this episode of “What the Frock?”, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod explore the rise and fall of the Praetorian Guard, the elite unit that served as both protectors and power brokers in ancient Rome. From their inception under Emperor Augustus to their notorious involvement in political intrigues and assassinations, the Praetorian Guard played a crucial role in shaping the fate of the Roman Empire. Through detailed historical analysis, Dave and Rod draw parallels to contemporary issues of power, loyalty, and corruption. Join us for a captivating journey into the heart of Roman history and the lessons it offers for...
2024-07-211h 05
What The Frock?Oil! Oil! Oil!Welcome to “What the Frock,” the lively and thought-provoking podcast hosted by Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod. Each episode dives into current events, pop culture, and quirky stories with a unique blend of humor, insight, and unfiltered commentary. Whether they’re discussing space missions, classic films, or the latest political gaffes, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod bring their distinct perspectives and dynamic chemistry to every conversation. Tune in for an entertaining and enlightening journey through the unexpected, the hilarious, and the downright baffling moments of our world.
In this episode of “What the Frock,” Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod...
2024-06-231h 03
What The Frock?Die Deutschen Sind Ein Skurriles VolkIn the latest episode of the “What The Frock” podcast, hosts Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod dive into a mix of whimsical and thought-provoking topics, maintaining their signature blend of humor and insight.
The episode kicks off with Rabbi Dave sharing his struggle with insomnia, leading him to discover a bizarre German TikTok sensation. He amusingly recounts how two men in Germany turned a tongue twister about a woman named Barbara and her renowned rhubarb pie into a viral hit, complete with millions of views and numerous dance copies. This quirky tale sets a light-hearted tone for the...
2024-06-161h 00
What The Frock?USA! USA!In the latest episode of "What The Frock," hosts Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod delve into an array of topics with their characteristic blend of humor and insight. From the outlandish cricket wars to personal anecdotes about car troubles in Seattle, this episode offers a rollercoaster of discussions that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.
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The episode kicks off with Rabbi Dave recounting a tale of galactic warfare dubbed the "cricket wars," humorously juxtaposed against mundane yet frustrating real-life experiences. This sets the tone for an...
2024-06-091h 01
What The Frock?Bored Teenage OrcasIn the latest episode of “What The Frock,” Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod dive into the absurdities and peculiarities of current events, blending humor with sharp commentary. From whimsical anecdotes to deep dives into geopolitical issues, this episode keeps listeners entertained while provoking thoughtful reflection on the state of the world.
This episode kicks off with Rabbi Dave’s humorous monologue about the world’s absurdities, leading into discussions about the recent conviction of Donald Trump and its lack of anticipated societal impact. The hosts explore the media’s portrayal of the economy and touch on geopolitical tensions...
2024-06-021h 02
What The Frock?PatternsThe latest episode of “What the Frock” presents a medley of conversations that traverse personal anecdotes, nature’s marvels, and profound sociopolitical commentary. Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod, the show’s hosts, delve into a range of topics that encapsulate both the mundanity and complexity of daily life intertwined with broader societal issues.
The episode kicks off with Rabbi Dave sharing a personal narrative about his struggle with short-term memory issues and the challenges of navigating public events, particularly mentioning his participation in an irrigation festival in Sequim, WA. This segment sets a tone of introspection and vulnerab...
2024-05-1258 minWhat The Frock?A Wall of JerkyJoin Rabbi Dave and Jedi Knight Rod as they return to the airwaves after a hiatus, bringing with them tales of family visits, unexpected adventures, and a good dose of humor. In this episode, they share insights into their recent escapades, including a memorable visit to Chattanooga and the notorious Buc-ee’s, where a “wall of jerky” left an indelible impression on Rod, as well as the pollen-laden landscapes of North Atlanta and the enchanting environs of Lake Lanier. The episode delves into Rod’s family dynamics, including a heartfelt reunion with his grandchildren and a quirky incident involving a turtle...
2024-05-061h 05
What The Frock?State of Emergency?In the latest episode of “What The Frock,” listeners were treated to the unique banter and insightful discussions that have become the hallmark of this engaging podcast. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod, this episode once again proved why this podcast has captured the hearts and minds of its audience.
The episode kicks off with Rabbi Dave’s playful teasing of Friar Rod’s choice of headwear, setting the tone for an episode filled with humor, candid observations, and a touch of irreverence. The duo briefly delved into their shared interest in the Sacr...
2024-04-071h 15
What The Frock?International (Something) Awareness DayThis week on “What The Frock,” Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod dive into a vibrant discussion, touching upon a myriad of topics that span religion, politics, and culture, with a special focus on Easter Sunday, which coincidentally aligns with Ramadan and the Transgender Day of Visibility. They kick off by acknowledging the simultaneous occurrence of significant religious observances for Christians, Muslims, and Jews, setting a tone of interfaith dialogue.
The conversation swiftly moves into more contentious waters, addressing the actions and religious identity of the current U.S. President, Joe Biden, with particular scrutiny on his Catholic fait...
2024-03-311h 00
What The Frock?The Trojan WarThe weeks episode kicks off with the dynamic duo of Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod, who immediately dive into a light-hearted banter about not being Irish, a humorous nod to a previous episode’s feedback. However, the levity soon shifts as they segue into discussing contemporary events, such as the war in Ukraine and a peculiar terrorist attack in Moscow, sparking a debate over its authenticity and implications. This discussion cleverly parallels the intricacies and deceptions often found in historical wars, setting the stage for their main topic.
The core of the episode explores the Trojan War, no...
2024-03-241h 00
What The Frock?Hot Monkey Tree Sex!In an engaging episode of “What the Frock,” Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod dive into a mix of personal anecdotes, cultural observations, and light-hearted banter, reflecting on the quirks of daily life and broader societal trends. From the onset, Rabbi Dave greets the audience with a cheerful “Good morning, America,” setting the tone for a show that intertwines humor with moments of genuine reflection.
As spring arrives, both hosts grapple with the annual nuisance of pollen, sharing their personal battles with allergies. Rabbi Dave humorously describes the trees in his yard engaging in “tree sex” as soon as the sun s...
2024-03-1759 min
What The Frock?State of the Union?The good news is that Apple Podcasts has started creating great transcripts of the show. The bad news, nobody can figure out how to use them. Meanwhile, Rabbi Dave is getting… well… anxious abut the upcoming replacement knee replacement. He has a odd heart beat that has caused problems in the past, and still has to clear that hurdle to get on to Knee Surgery VII.
The President’s state of the Union has left a lot of people rather confused. Including the New York Times, while Robert Di Niro and Bill Maher – who is NOT a conservati...
2024-03-1057 min
What The Frock?The Bible PiratesAhoy, listeners! This week on “What The Frock,” we’re setting sail on a voyage through the bizarre and unexpected with our latest episode, “The Bible Pirates.” Prepare yourself for an exploration of oddities and revelations that’ll have you questioning the very fabric of reality (or at least, the sanity of its weavers).
In a curious melding of faith and piracy, we delve into the mysterious case of the “Pirate Bible,” a unique edition rumored to be circulated by none other than the LDS Church. How did this swashbuckling version of the holy scriptures come to be, and what sec...
2024-02-251h 02What The Frock?How 'Bout Them Donuts?Both the Good Friar and the Rabbi are religious people, but while sarcastic goliards, neither of them could really be called “zealots.” So when they take a look at a couple of religious stories from the week, it is with an eye to have a deeper understanding of things. Not just to sing bawdy songs and drink booze.
The Superb Owl was… eh… but the commercials, with a singular exception were a complete bomb. That one exception though, has had Dave giggling all week.
Would you buy a $400 pair of tennis shoes? What if they were bei...
2024-02-191h 06What The Frock?The Cloud MindersIn the middle of a mid-term exam, Rabbi Dave realizes something about the past. The people who wrote for Star Trek were geniuses. The lessons they were trying to teach us were every bit as important then as they are now. If we can only listen to what they were… and are.. saying, we might find that the ideas they were reiterating have reasoned for more than a century. Which leave the rabbi and the Good Friar wondering what there is today teaching those same lessons?
The Special counsel report on Joe Biden’s handling of Classified mate...
2024-02-111h 01
What The Frock?A Cultlike Adherence to Political DogmaGather ’round! I’ve got a tale to spin about our latest episode of “What The Frock?” with our ever-entertaining duo, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod. This week’s episode, “A Cultlike Adherence to Political Dogma,” is a wild ride, I tell ya – it’s got curses, politics, moon landing conspiracies, and even a dash of personal medical drama!
Let’s kick things off with a journey back in time, shall we? Picture this: the Spanish Conquistadors, decked in their armor, landing in the New World. But, get this – our hosts dive into how these conquerors might have been cursed by Na...
2024-01-211h 00
What The Frock?The One Where Some Dude in Floriduh Calls Dave a MAGA-itThe day starts when some rando listener down in Floriduh texts Rabbi Dave to inform him that he (Dave) is a part of the “MAGA wing” of our party.” He also thinks that Dave just does a super job on Dave Does History, BUT…
Anyway, unlike many other shows, Slippery Fish Entertainment has a long record of tapes that show that make the point, so… well… maybe you should check with Jesus before you decide to take matters into your own hands and act on it? Just saying…
Gun control was in the news again. At least until peo...
2023-10-3059 min
What The Frock?IT'S A TRAP!!!!!The Good Friar has a throat problem, which is solved by being a “double ender” podcast. You don’t care, but it’s all a part of the magic.
Rabbi Dave is in a great deal of pain after a weekend of making field trips for Ben’s benefit. Gravity 5, Dave 0.
Does anybody believe Gavin Newsome when he says that he is definitely no running for President in 2024? Oddly enough, Dave does. because really, who would even want to be President in 2025?
The real Burning Man festival does not feature any Coachella people. It also does...
2023-09-1058 min
What The Frock?Nope. It's Chuck TestaAre you ready for another gripping, thought-provoking, and downright hilarious episode of What The Frock? Our favorite dynamic duo, Rabbi Dave and Friar Roderick, are back at the mic, weaving their unique tapestry of wisdom and wit. This week’s episode promises a delectable blend of tech talk, skeptical love affairs, and some political pondering.
First on the agenda: the rise of AI in the world of podcasting. How many of your favorite shows are using artificial intelligence for tasks from editing to even content creation? Rabbi Dave, with his ever-present love for tech, dives into the intricacies an...
2023-08-2055 minWhat The Frock?Surely, You Can't Be SeriousRabbi Dave is sick. He’s been sick all week, but has dragged himself out of bed because this is important. He and the Good Friar Rod are here because they are broadcast professionals who deserve a $20Million contract from Spotify and they will actually show up to work, unlike some people we could name (Harry and Meagan).
The Titan thing still has Dave freaked out, mostly because we learned this week that it was absolutely (probably) NOT instant and painless for the five people aboard.
Keep your Gay Wedding sites safe from hacking by furr...
2023-07-0251 min
What The Frock?Art Is Anal CheeseRabbi Dave is back from his nineteen days on the road with a thirteen year old boy. It’s a great way to see America and at the same time miss all the news and happenings that Friar Rod kept up on.
scientists, the same ones who keep telling us that everything is settled, have figured out a way to solve global warming and keep the Earth from overheating. It won’t work, but somebody will get very rich from the plan. Meanwhile, some people think that living longer is a great idea. So… like a Barnabas Collins...
2023-06-1158 min
What The Frock?Dave Says "I'm Not a Conspiracy Guy, But..."The Vice President of the United States is always one heartbeat away from the Presidency. Or these days, one box of CLASSIFIED documents from the Oval Office? Maybe? Or is all that just a... conspiracy theory?
Kinda like whether or not the climate induced cardiac events are actually happening. Or not?
We've got a listener WTF and in the middle of that we learn that Prince Harry tried to kill the King. Once upon a time that would have gotten him sent to the Tower.
Dave now knows why he takes the statins, a...
2023-01-1558 min
What The Frock?Neanderthal DNA (Was re: Election Results)Welcome to Day Six of the 2022 Midterm elections! It turns out that there is a scientific reason, if not a theological one, that the Neanderthal's didn't survive. It has to do with who was loving who.
Rabbi Dave told you six months ago that there would be no "Red Tsunami." The question is why did so many people believe that there would be? Was it the as simple as the polls were "wrong?" Or is there an issue with the quality of candidates? And what if the real conspiracy about election counting was in the 60's through the...
2022-11-131h 00
What The Frock?The Venn Diagram Ménage à TroisRabbi Dave is having a tough time of things. Some of you... and you know who you are... have hurt his feelings. Meanwhile the Vice President of the United States has a weird sexual inclination. And she's willing to openly discuss it, while cackling and clearly thinking about pushing the old guy off the stage. The Paul Pelosi story is weird. I think that we can all agree on that, even if you actually believe that some random undocumented Canadian nudist broke in and just whacked him with a hammer without any reason whatsoever.
Meanwhile, Friar Rod's bi...
2022-10-301h 07What The Frock?Entemann's Chocolate DonutsRabbi Dave is an a mood today. "Why?" the Good Friar Rod will ask? Because Dave had dreams that were smashed by his twelve year old son.
Meanwhile there is a bigger question. Is it actually possible that some of our political "leaders" are really as stupid as they sound? Or is it all just an act, because, seriously, you would have to be a moron to actually believe some of the things that they are saying in public.
John Hinckley, Jr... you know, the guy that shot the President... is having a tough go o...
2022-08-141h 00What The Frock?Alex Jones LipsRabbi Dave goes to a casino and actually wins! So why is he having an issue with it? Meanwhile the Good Friar pushes Dave's buttons when it comes to callers to Talk radio shows, which was supposed to be a rant about "being crazy for money" on the air. That's Dave's pet theory for how people like Hal Turner and Alex Jones get millions of dollars from stupid people.
If your nickname is "Redbeard," you probably shouldn't steal a parrot. Never trust a scientist, especially a French one with a Twitter account.
The Jenner's and...
2022-08-0859 minWhat The Frock?Oregon... Keep Right...At long last the summer voyages are over and the Rabbi and Friar have returned.
After four thousand miles across the country at 80mph because nowadays that is "safe," and a couple of gas stops in Oregon, Dave has a serious message for America. Listen up, because you need to hear this and this nations driver need to their act together and star driving like we're supposed to.
In the ensuing days, Dave managed to get his Facebook account nuked. Or maybe not. Who knows? Facebook isn't saying. But it's now absolutely clear where that line wh...
2022-08-011h 00
What The Frock?98 PercentRabbi Dave is feeling really old today. Why?
First of all, it seems like Twitter has decided that old white guys are all Taliban types who want all women covered in public.
Wait... that's the actual Taliban types who have unwavering support from Talabanisti's who support the idea of women being subservient to men in real life, not some television adaptation of a bad book that makes Twitter types point fingers at people they don't even know.
Star Trek Strange New Worlds had it's much anticipated debut this week. Like other things, it mad...
2022-05-0855 min
What The Frock?The Jiggly RoomThe good Friar is highly distracted today as his beloved Newcastle is losing badly to Tottenham. Rabbi Dave's team, Norwich City, is in dead last place, so he doesn't care anymore.
So where did Disney go wrong? Some think it was when they hired activists, other think it was when they lied to the American people about the lemmings. Rabbi Dave has a theory that involves neither of those...
The War in Ukraine is providing the Russian leader with plenty of opportunities to ask the question: What the Frock???
Friar Rod has a st...
2022-04-031h 00What The Frock?People Are Dying In Ukraine and All That...Like the salmon of Capistrano, the Rabbi and the Friar have survived the "Winter of Death!" The problem is that now that the germ we shall not mention ever again is erased from the politics of the day, there is another to take its place.
Rabbi Dave has a technical question about making decisions from feelings rather than from science and how that effects both breakfast and NCAA Swimming championships. Meanwhile the Good Friar has a new... well... not quite girlfriends, but not quite... well.. it's just weird.
In Ohio, a couple of GOP senatorial Candidat...
2022-03-2059 minWhat The Frock?Dr. Fauci, White Courtesy Phone... Paging Dr. Fauci...Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod celebrate the final end... maybe... of one of the most ridiculous public policies to ever be inflicted on Americans since prohibition. The Mask Mandates have at long last (not you, Hawaii) clunked to their end. Mind you, literally nothing has changed except for a single memo making the rounds that makes it clear it was NEVER about the science.
Dave has managed to get himself appointed to his HOA Board. why, you may ask? THIS is why... From the "Who Are These People" file, Chelsea Manning is in the news again... and also in...
2022-03-1355 minWhat The Frock?The Ukraine SituationRabbi Dave has been banned from Facebook because of the Ukraine situation? Well… not exactly, but maybe?
The Russians have gone full Putin, and now the world is sitting on the edge of a nuclear madman’s stability. Dave lives just a few miles from a major target, but in the era of Mutal Assured Destruction (MAD), is anybody really safe from one mans insanity?
John Kerry, who served in Vietnam, has made it clear that he is unhappy about the way the Ruskies are throwing up a bunch of CO2 which is bad. Especially if y...
2022-02-2759 minWhat The Frock?San Juan De La Vega (ka-BOOM!!!!)Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod are back to talk about some really exciting news - the Good Friar is a Grandfather!
Dave has been waiting several weeks for the calendar to turn to February so as to be able to celebrate one of the greatest Goliard festivals ever conceived. It is held every February in a little place called San Juan de la Vega in Mexico and it is now in the top 5 on Dave's bucket list...
2022-02-0654 minWhat The Frock?Happy Freaking New Year...It's 2022. Sorry, but we thought that we were supposed to be dead, so we didn't plan much for this first show of the "Winter of Death!"
Dave is feeling morose over the prospects of the new year. It's been a rarity in his long life, but to Dave, this seems like the perfect year to throw anther World War. Rod has some new equipment and some issues with idols and mannequins, while watching some of the nonsense over the "insurrection" has the boys saying "WTF?"
2022-01-1043 minWhat The Frock?St. Brice's DayRabbi Dave and Friar Cook recall the tragic events of St. Brice’s Day, when the invading Danish Vikings finally paid a terrible prices for… bathing.
Meanwhile, Gavin Newsome, who cackled and exploded into bats, finally showed up after two weeks, at a wedding officiated by Nancy Pelosi. You cannot make this stuff up, folks.
As you know, Dave HATES Disney. He always has. Why, you may ask? He explains just one of the reasons.
The Nation is divided, but we don’t have the time to talk about it…
2021-11-1445 minWhat The Frock?Crab Rangoon'sRabbi Dave remains unconvinced that the "religious exemption" argument is a valid, especially for government football coaches for mediocre programs. Friar Jedi Cook on the other hand, believes that the use of aborted fetal cells in vaccines is a valid religious exemption, although it's unclear as to what religions (if any) actually hold that position.
Then again, Dave is of the stated belief that the USS Connecticut was grabbed by a Kraken. It makes as much sense as anything else.
Crab Rangoon's are ubiquitous at Chinese Restaurants in the United States. But don't look for t...
2021-10-101h 01What The Frock?King Louis' Dirty DerriereOn the morning after the Ludi Romani, Rabbi Dave is feeling a bit under the weather. Unusually, Good Friar Cook is feeling just fine. The Internet is rapidly becoming a place of censorship and idea control by using the magic phrase, "content moderation..."
Rabbi Dave has a set of questions that are guaranteed to get a "COVID-19 Informational" box slapped on the post by Facebook. The poet e.e. cummings is in the news and Dave HATES one particular patriotic song and the reason involves the French King Louis XIV's dirty butt.
2021-09-0559 minWhat The Frock?AstroNOTRabbi Dave and friar Cook are back from their three week sabbatical!
It was quite the road trip for Dave, but at least NASA and the FAA didn't change the rules on his mission right before he blasted off. Facebook doesn't seem to know anything about gardening, but really who's surprised?
And there is a perfectly reasonable explanation for why you don't understand what JaBiden had to say about... something...
2021-07-251h 01
What The Frock?Dong CopterTime Travel gives Rabbi Dave headaches. Even if you could go back just one year, what could you actually change? In Arizona, a political attack will have you saying WTF? It turns out that the Colonial Pipeline security system was pretty much the same as the one President Skroob has on his luggage.
And June 6th is an important day. Not only is if the anniversary of D-Day, but it's is also the sixtieth wedding anniversary for Dave's parents, an event that could be an interesting trip for a time traveler...
2021-06-0754 minWhat The Frock?The Most Common Side EffectsThe Rabbi & The Good Friar take a look at the most common side effect of the COVID-19 Vaccine, which Rod has gotten, but Dave has not. The shot, not the side effect.
Meanwhile, in an attempt to offend pretty much everybody, the guys talk about a woman in Colorado, who happens to be an affirmed and ordained minister (just like the guys!) who has a... well... a different approach to getting peoples attention that is outside the norm generally accepted for preachers. Is she wrong? Of course not! That's what "affirming" means!
It's the 121st-ish Bi...
2021-04-1157 minWhat The Frock?USS ChristmasOn the final episode ever of Do Not resuscitate, Dave & Rod have been officially reprimanded by Facebook. Why? Because COVID-19, that's why! Which could be the reason that so many people are at least trying out new Social Media platforms. Or not.
Dave is wondering why people hate him. more specifically why they felt the need to ruin his turkey sandwich with their Christmas Greeting cards?
Over the course of 2020, Rod has been binging Hallmark movies but now, we have the additional burden of Hallmark Christmas Movies! Rod will bring you his review of USS Christma...
2020-12-2758 minWhat The Frock?Bananas... Or Else...It seems as though things have come full circle for Dave & Rod. We started with COVID lockdowns and now we are back to COVID lockdowns. This time though we have the added element of implied threats and government officials who seem hell bent on making certain that YOU comply while they themselves continue to act as if they don’t really care.
The Right Reverend Rodbo, Laird of Oakdale, has your BEER of the WEEK, while Dave delves into the eMail bag to answer the question: Do you like bananas?
The Historical Rabbit Hole of the We...
2020-11-151h 00What The Frock?The Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the other Bodiless PowersThe Right Reverend Rodbo, Larid of Oakdale, and Dr. Rabbi Colonel Dave gather to celebrate the Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the other Bodiless Powers of Heaven.
Dave, of course, is in a mood over Social Media and the listener who doesn't like his long-standing policy about validating other peoples existence. Meanwhile Rodbo, Laird of Oakdale, is taking his Bride of thirty-one years to Pismo, which meant Dave had to get up early to record. But at the end of the day, it won't stop Rod from bringing you the BEER of the WEEK or Dave...
2020-11-081h 00What The Frock?The Invisible YarmulkeOn this weeks episode of the Podcast formerly known as “Do Not Resuscitate,” the Right Reverend Rodbo and Dr. Rabbi Colonel Dave discover that there is more to this ordination thing than they thought at first glance.
They now realize that they will have to deal with people who actually like the most disgusting substance on the planet, and that there are some people who still believe in the paranormal.
Reverend Rodbo has your BEER of the WEEK, which is sour. Rabbi Dave’s Historical Rabbit Hole of the Week, actually has a rabbit in it! Or… poss...
2020-10-2559 minWhat The Frock?Complaints With DadAfter six plus months to "15 Days to Flatten the Curve," it's pretty clear that the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic have been more far reaching than originally expected. Then again, it's 2020, so of course, they are.
Rodbo has your BEER of the WEEK, while Dave's BINGE is a surprising Return to Tomorrow.
Being as it's 2020, would anybody really be surprised by cursing parrots or a bunch of mummies? Of course, in a hundred years, we'll look back on this and think to ourselves, "Why were those people so stupid?"
2020-10-041h 00What The Frock?There's A Knack to Learning to FlyDave decided to try to learn to fly. It went about as well as one could expect when he failed to stick the landing.
It's also Yom Kippur, Judaism's favorite celebration of joy and happiness and everything we have ever done wrong, even the things the things we don't know we did wrong.
The BEER of the WEEK isn't a Beer, but it is quite delicious. Dave's Historical Rabbit Hole gets to the bottom of why Modesto, CA has a motto that is not the one for which the people of Modesto actually voted. Meanwhile, over in...
2020-09-2758 minWhat The Frock?The Woke AIIn the event that you did not already know, the boys are celebrating the Most Important Week in history today. The week followed what was obviously a very Merry Christmas…
What, if anything, is the difference between being “woke” and being a person of faith? There are an uncomfortable numbers of similarities between being in a a faith system and being “woke” politically speaking. It’s actually becoming harder top tell the difference as “wokeness” becomes more and more a religion.
Rod has your BEER of the WEEK, and The Binge has him watching along with his wife. Meanwhi...
2020-09-201h 02
What The Frock?Agent ProvocateurWith Rodbo away on a TOP SECRET mission, Tim Preuss, who says that he hates the ACLU, steps into the weekly conversation.
And we take a look at the recent setto over the acceptance of Nick Sandman, yes that guy, at a college of which you most likely have never heard in a place that is beautiful, but apparently full of secret agents looking to provoke things.
RodBo did leave us with his BEER of the WEEK, and Dave tried really hard to Binge-watch TV, any TV this week, while Tim doesn’t even watch TV...
2020-09-1357 min
What The Frock?The Airplane! OffenseForty years ago, a film changed the way we watch movies.
Well... not really, but it did make us laugh. And we mean we laughed so hard we wet our pants and had to hold the popcorn bucket in front of our pants when we left the theater.
Now along comes a couple of Gen Xers who have decided that brilliant film was "sexist, racist" and don't forget about the naked breasts, of which there were two and only for a second. The real problem is that they don't understand why it's funny. Mostly because n...
2020-09-0656 min
What The Frock?Baseball JoeDave has had an epiphany. It turns out, thanks to a cutting edge TV ad, that he has learned that it is entirely Trump’s fault that baseball has been eviscerated. Thank the baseball gods, Joe Biden, “Baseball Joe,” is GOING TO BRING IT BACK!!!!!
Which is pretty much all that is keeping Dave sane right now, because everything, even breathing, has now been labeled “racist.” Because you are listening to a white cis-gendered podcast, you too, are a racist.
After Dave ventured down the Historical Rabbit Hole of the Week to discover how the USS Greenv...
2020-08-3058 min
What The Frock?The Geometry of COVID-19Some pandemics have lasted as much as two hundred and thirty-eight years. It is beginning to feel like we've been that long - and more - already. It's getting to Dave, and to Cami who has a problem with the Geometry of COVID-19.
Never eat more anything that is almost as big as you. If you do, you will probably die or at least have a bad case of indigestion...
2020-08-2359 min
What The Frock?The Cattle of RaIt’s really hot. Seriously hot. Despite that heat, Dave & Rod are still here with your weekly look at what’s going on, even if they can’t decide on a new name for the show.
After months of pretending to go to school online, are students really learning anything?
On The BINGE, Rod is introducing his young, innocent child to a tale of Superheroes being creepy and destructive. Dave is back to his old habits watching history and travel shows. This leads us to the HISTORICAL RABBIT HOLE of the WEEK, and also to Rodbo’...
2020-08-1758 min
What The Frock?RobustIn Minsk today, there is a Presidential election going on. You didn’t know that? The current President is an “authoritarian style leader.” Or, if you prefer, a totalitarian dictator. His opponent is the wife of a jailed YouTube sensation. which explains why the whole place is shut down today. It also raises some questions about what would happen here if the election in November doesn’t go the way some people want it to go?
Rodbo’s BEER of the WEEK is best defined as “robust.” Dave heads down his Historical Rabbit Hole that reminds us that all polit...
2020-08-091h 02
What The Frock?Gut! (That's German for "Good!")We’re late, but we’re here!
Dave has a terrible secret about towels that will finally come to light. If he can get down the stairs that is.
Rod has been confined to the couch with his bride to watch the most terrible and hideous show on television. Luckily, he has a great BEER of the WEEK.
Dave heads down a Rabbit Hole that started when he watched a movie he’d never seen before. It ended with the splat of David Hasselhoff singing with Men Jeong.
Microsoft is trying to buy...
2020-08-0459 min
What The Frock?Bioluminescent National Park Pit ToiletsThe worst job in the entire world would be the guy who has to clean out the pit toilets in a National Park (or anywhere else, for that matter). Specifically, Yosemite National Park, where the tourons from "Asia" (being typical Americans we are unable to make a distinction), are pooping out the COVID into the pit toilets in the park.
The numbers seem meaningless, but that is not going to stop Jay "Zero" Inslee from inflicting Lockdown 2.0 on Washington State. Meanwhile, there are some things that we are missing in the news because of the COVID-19 crises. Inc...
2020-07-2657 min
What The Frock?Epstein's Metal MemesMore threats of more lockdowns lead to even less thinking on the part of people on Social Media. this is evidenced by the proliferation of Epstein/Obama memes, at least one of which is so wrong that you would literally have to have to be dumber than cabbage to believe it. Which is why it got posted more than once over the week.
Dave apologizes for being forced by other people to do something offensive a mere forty-seven years ago, and also did not win the Medal of Honor, although he is free to tell you that...
2020-07-201h 03
What The Frock?Æthelred the PodcastIn honor of Ben's tenth birthday, Dave violates his #1 Rule abut the getting into the Sharks Houses...
Rod doesn't speak French, or southern. we know this because his BEER of the WEEK is a southern delicacy from Mississippi.
Should Teenagers be able to "pre-register" to vote? As Ben is now ten years old, this might be an issue sooner rather than later. For Rod, it was an issue this past week as he took one of his kids to get a driver's permit.
Three strong competitors vie for the Patrick Krebbs Memorial Listener of...
2020-07-1358 min
What The Frock?Rabbit Holes. Deep Rabbit Holes...After a very busy Independence Day week, the boys are back. Rod's daughter got married. The President's speech has generated a flurry of responses from both sides, but one, in particular, had Dave chasing it down a very, very, very, weird rabbit hole. We have actually reached the point where a porn star's swimsuit is a bigger political storm than the actual politicians. Meanwhile, it's still true that it isn't "what" is said, but rather "who" says it."
We forgot to award the Patrick Krebbs Memorial Listener of the Week award last week, so we make up for...
2020-07-061h 00
What The Frock?DoomscrollingIs the protest formerly known as CHAZ about to get "Red Pilled?" How do we even have a clue as to what to believe about what is going on? If we keep on "Doomscrolling" we end up driving ourselves crazy trying to figure out what is going on in the glorious Peoples Demokratick Repulick of #CHOP, or anywhere else for that matter.
Facebook Memes are another part of the problem. Just because a given meme says that somebody you don't know and that you have never met said something that you like to believe that they would sa...
2020-06-281h 01
What The Frock?Who Built The Pyramids?The world will end today or in six months. There is bad news because of this: it means that we will have to go through another Presidential election. We will also tell you the good news because of it!
A recent article from a history site he follows has Dave contemplating more of the issues we face as a society. The big question is how do we overcome the "Lost Cause" Mythology that permeates the discussion?
Rod has your Beer of the Week but The Binge, a mainstay segment of the COVID lockdown, is less th...
2020-06-221h 04
What The Frock?The Patrick Krebbs Memorial Listener of the Week AwardThere was a rumor floating about the bowels of the interwebs that the Hells Angels AND the Mongols were both on their way up I-5 to "take care of" the CHAZ. Like so many things on the interwebs it turned out to be a white rabbit hole that went nowhere.
That said, there is still a lot more to unpack about the CHAZ, or CHOP, as they prefer to be called. Is there an actual "solution" to the CHAZ? If there is, what might it look like? Or does it even matter?
The Beer of...
2020-06-1559 min
What The Frock?Brought To you By ToLo's - Now Available OTC in Full Prescription Strength!The boys are looking for ways to survive the ongoing stress created by the Coronavirus pandemic. While Rod is used to staying home, Dave's family is most definitely not and they want to go to their favorite place to go out to eat. Which locally is still closed, but a hundred miles away, it's open. Albeit in the most COVID-19 way possible. Meanwhile, Sir Isaac Newton may have found the preventative medicine that we all need to protect ourselves. Yes... even while he was discovering gravity AND inventing calculus, he found the time to cure all your ills! And if...
2020-06-0958 min
What The Frock?Well... That Escalated Quickly...Diamond & Rod are joined by Bill Mick from WMMB-AM in Melbourne, Florida, where American just launched her first astronauts into space from US soil is almost a decade. Bill generally has a front-row seat for launches and as a long time Floridian, he also knows Florida Man personally.
He is also a former Police Officer, so as D&R come back to Earth, the discussion turns to the riots across the country over the death of a black man at the hands of a white cop in Minneapolis, MN. The discussion isn't as much about the "what" th...
2020-05-311h 02
What The Frock?$10 MillionDid you know that the US Government values a human life at $10 Million? So in the time of COVID, the argument goes, your freedom is worth $10 Million? Or have we gone so far afield of where we should have gone that there’s really no way to put a value on our lives anymore? The models were off, but models (except for Cindy Crawford) are pretty much ALWAYS wrong, but it’s looking more and more like the ones used to eviscerate the economy were as wrong as six rabbits*. Nobody seems to have the same concern over the rise...
2020-05-251h 00
What The Frock?Can I Speak to a Manager?As the pandemic mutates from actually being about a virus into mere virtue signaling, Karen would like to see your manager...
Dave is watching real, live baseball, just not MLB baseball, while Rod has gone to seek Valhalla.
2020-05-111h 01
What The Frock?The McRib TruthersIn the ongoing debate over what is speech and what is propaganda, it is the humble McRib Sandwich, a tangy BBQ flavored hunk of more or less meat that reminds us that not all conspiracy theories are equal...
Ellul's discussion of Propaganda as referenced by Dave
The Weird History of the McRib Story they talk about
The Kentucky Derby Triple Crown Showdown
2020-05-041h 00
What The Frock?COVIDGATEAs #Coronafest2020 drags on, it is starting to wear on folks and their idea of how far the government can go in exercising "emergency powers." It really all depends on exactly what constitutes "an emergency." When you stop to think about it, the whole thing is a little bit unsettling.
But when we go back in history to Dave's binge-watching list for this week, we find that once upon a time, people on both sides were willing - and eager - to set aside Constitutional precepts in order to get what they wanted. Whether that was to a...
2020-04-191h 03
What The Frock?MasksDave’s Coronafest2020 Mask is not very functional, but it looks cool.
Meanwhile, religious services are becoming a form of pushing back against the Stay-at-Home restrictions, including the return of the Bundy, Jr., who wants Jesus to punish you because you don’t believe what he believes. In Mississippi, the Lobsterbacks are writing tickets to people sitting in their cars with the windows rolled up at religious services.
As the government turns to technology to track the virus, how far are you willing to let them go to gather the data they want?
Part of t...
2020-04-1253 min
What The Frock?The Axe Throwing Championships#Cornoafest2020 continues with Dave having reached rock bottom in his television viewing. Meanwhile, the nation-state of California, led by the exploding Bat of a Governor, is reduced to arresting people for paddleboarding. In the ocean. If form follows function, it could be a 7th amendment issue. But only if you remember that before you pay the fine.
At least one person listens to DNR and has sent the boys his Binge-Watching List. They rate it, and perhaps unsurprisingly, know little to nothing about it.
In the midst of this apocalypse, Dave has resorted to watching...
2020-04-061h 01
What The Frock?There's An App For ThatIs sticking to your Stay-at-Home routine not getting you enough exercise? Lucky for you, there’s an app for that! Don’t worry about who is making the app.
How are Dave and Rod holding up after yet another week of Social Distance and Stay-at-Home-ing? For Dave, there is at least one massive positive from all this, and it’s not having to deal with the VA via teleconferencing. For Rod, it’s muscle relaxers and being ignored by teenagers.
For all of that, whether the reaction to the Coronavirus is too much or too little, what are...
2020-03-3153 minWhat The Frock?Live from Tooting CommonIt’s been a bit over a week, Diamond and Rod are here to check in after all that time of Social Distancing.
The news continues to get weird, from who the networks are putting on the TV as “expert commentators” to the celebrity tweets. Even the web articles seem to come and go as the narrative shifts. At the end of the day, who do you trust and to whom do you listen?
It seems that binge-watching shows is a thing that everybody is doing. Diamond and Rod are no exception, although their lists might...
2020-03-1749 minWhat The Frock?Bitch, This Is Modesto!Diamond & Rod Talk Tech, Culture, Current Events, News, Drinks, Sports, Humor, History or whatever strikes their fancy, all while enjoying an adult beverage or two. Or three. If they pass out, DO NOT RESUSCITATE!
Episode One: Bitch, This is Modesto!
If pretty much everybody, even the cast of Saturday Night Live, gets that the reaction to the Coronavirus is blown far out of proportion to reality, why does the overblown reaction continue? Is it psychological? Or moral? Is it every Alex Jones wet dream fantasy ever imagined about the government using the virus to turn...
2020-03-1158 min