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The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Billboard End-of-Year Reorder: 2001 Edition2001: a year where a LOT of stuff changed. A year that we could talk about, for hours on end, and never once scratch the surface of music. But, despite how important the other historical things were, we absolutely have to scratch. Because our random number generator fell here, and we can't say no to a good ol' RNG.Specifically, that RNG gave us the year to take the year-end Billboard chart, and to fix it, because it's oh so wrong. Your three hosts always agree that the original list is wrong-wrong-wrong-wrong, wrong-wrong-wrong-wrong... it's wrong.But we haven't...2025-07-251h 11
The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Billboard End-of-Year Reorder: 2001 Edition2001: a year where a LOT of stuff changed. A year that we could talk about, for hours on end, and never once scratch the surface of music. But, despite how important the other historical things were, we absolutely have to scratch. Because our random number generator fell here, and we can't say no to a good ol' RNG.Specifically, that RNG gave us the year to take the year-end Billboard chart, and to fix it, because it's oh so wrong. Your three hosts always agree that the original list is wrong-wrong-wrong-wrong, wrong-wrong-wrong-wrong... it's wrong.But we haven't really...2025-07-251h 11The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Musical Confessions #1**NEW EPISODE TYPE ALERT****NEW EPISODE TYPE ALERT**Tell all your friends! The KickAss Krew is back with another pilot episode. We're calling this one Musical Confessions, and the concept is simple: each host comes to the show with an odd, interesting, or generally against-the-grain take in the world of music. It's something that they feel is true... unless it isn't, and it's a total lie.Who can say? Well, the othe hosts can. They ask questions to try and suss out any mistruths, or to verify that the take has actually...2025-07-1833 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Musical Confessions #1**NEW EPISODE TYPE ALERT****NEW EPISODE TYPE ALERT**Tell all your friends! The KickAss Krew is back with another pilot episode. We're calling this one Musical Confessions, and the concept is simple: each host comes to the show with an odd, interesting, or generally against-the-grain take in the world of music. It's something that they feel is true... unless it isn't, and it's a total lie.Who can say? Well, the othe hosts can. They ask questions to try and suss out any mistruths, or to verify that the take has actually been taken...2025-07-1834 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast REWIND - One Song: DrakeAss-Kickers! There was a bit of news on the music front today. (Wednesday 5/28/2025, a date that was absolutely not backdated to account for an episode that was posted late, couldn't be us, nope.) Specifically, the record for the most RIAA Diamond Certifications by one artist was set. For reference, here's the qualification, according to Wikipedia:500,000 units: Gold album1,000,000 units: Platinum album2,000,000+ (in increments of 1,000,000 thereafter) units: Multi-Platinum album10,000,000 units: Diamond albumThe article goes on to state that a "unit" is either a physical/digital album sale; a download of ten tracks from the album; or a...2025-05-2826 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast REWIND - One Song: DrakeAss-Kickers! There was a bit of news on the music front today. (Wednesday 5/28/2025, a date that was absolutely not backdated to account for an episode that was posted late, couldn't be us, nope.) Specifically, the record for the most RIAA Diamond Certifications by one artist was set. For reference, here's the qualification, according to Wikipedia:500,000 units: Gold album1,000,000 units: Platinum album2,000,000+ (in increments of 1,000,000 thereafter) units: Multi-Platinum album10,000,000 units: Diamond albumThe article goes on to state that a "unit" is either a physical/digital album sale; a download of ten tracks from the album; or a total...2025-05-2826 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast REWIND - Deep Dive: Tupac Shakur, Pt. 2Ass-Kickers! If you didn't listen to last week's episode of the Fairly KickAss Podcast, STOP! Like, right in your tracks. Because this episode is Pt. 2, and you, Dearest Listener, need Pt. 1! So hit your handy-dandy "go back one episode" button in your podcastin' doodad, and check out the first part of our Deep Dive into the life and music of Tupac Shakur.Back from Pt. 1? Good! Now listen to Pt. 2, and then tell us what you think!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fairlykickass.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instagram.com/fairlykickassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com...2025-03-2640 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast REWIND - Deep Dive: Tupac Shakur, Pt. 2Ass-Kickers! If you didn't listen to last week's episode of the Fairly KickAss Podcast, STOP! Like, right in your tracks. Because this episode is Pt. 2, and you, Dearest Listener, need Pt. 1! So hit your handy-dandy "go back one episode" button in your podcastin' doodad, and check out the first part of our Deep Dive into the life and music of Tupac Shakur.Back from Pt. 1? Good! Now listen to Pt. 2, and then tell us what you think!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fairlykickass.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instagram.com/fairlykickassTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fairlykickass2025-03-2640 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Reverse One Song: The EaglesFor this episode of the Fairly KickAss Podcast, we'll start off with a video, which should help tie the room together.Because, you see, this is one of our One Song episodes, where we tell you all about the very best song in an artist's catalog, the top of the heap, the cremday lahcrem. Only this one is a bit... different. Because, in honor of the 27th anniversary of The Big Lebowski this week, we will instead be giving you the worst song in, you guessed it, the Eagles catalog.And lemme tell ya, there are some...2025-03-0526 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Reverse One Song: The EaglesFor this episode of the Fairly KickAss Podcast, we'll start off with a video, which should help tie the room together.Because, you see, this is one of our One Song episodes, where we tell you all about the very best song in an artist's catalog, the top of the heap, the cremday lahcrem. Only this one is a bit... different. Because, in honor of the 27th anniversary of The Big Lebowski this week, we will instead be giving you the worst song in, you guessed it, the Eagles catalog.And lemme tell ya, there are some stinkers!2025-03-0526 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - The Rush: Super Bowl Halftime ShowsJanuary 17, 1971: Indianapolis Colts rookie kicker Jim O'Brien drills a 32-yard field goal with five seconds left on the clock to give his team the Super Bowl victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
January 28, 1990: The San Francisco 49ers hang 55 on the Denver Broncos, setting records for the most points scored in a single Super Bowl en route to a decisive victory.
January 30, 2000: Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson was thiiiiis close to scoring a game-tying touchdown, coming two yards short and allowing the St. Louis Rams to hang on and win.
February 3, 2008: 18-1. The only loss of the...2025-02-0556 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - The Rush: Super Bowl Halftime ShowsJanuary 17, 1971: Indianapolis Colts rookie kicker Jim O'Brien drills a 32-yard field goal with five seconds left on the clock to give his team the Super Bowl victory over the Dallas Cowboys. January 28, 1990: The San Francisco 49ers hang 55 on the Denver Broncos, setting records for the most points scored in a single Super Bowl en route to a decisive victory. January 30, 2000: Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson was thiiiiis close to scoring a game-tying touchdown, coming two yards short and allowing the St. Louis Rams to hang on and win. February 3, 2008: 18-1. The only loss of the season...2025-02-0556 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Top 5 Songs to Ring in the New Year... Redraft!Let's ring in the new year with old content! Everybody wins! Yaaaaaay!!(Okay, do maybe we just win. That’s how it goes sometimes.)
Here’s the deal: we have a New Year's episode in the Vault, from waaaaaay back in 2021. It was pretty good! Content-wise, at least. Audio quality? Not so good. We couldn't use it as-is, so why not repurpose the content? Thus, the Fairly KickAss Redraft™ was born.
We're taking that old Songs to Ring in the New Year episode, throwing all the songs in a pot, and picking our favorites… including honorabl...2024-12-3148 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Top 5 Songs to Ring in the New Year... Redraft!Let's ring in the new year with old content! Everybody wins! Yaaaaaay!!(Okay, do maybe we just win. That’s how it goes sometimes.) Here’s the deal: we have a New Year's episode in the Vault, from waaaaaay back in 2021. It was pretty good! Content-wise, at least. Audio quality? Not so good. We couldn't use it as-is, so why not repurpose the content? Thus, the Fairly KickAss Redraft™ was born. We're taking that old Songs to Ring in the New Year episode, throwing all the songs in a pot, and picking our favorites… including honorable mentions...2024-12-3148 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - The Rush: Diss TracksI have a riddle for you, Dear Listener:
What do Kendrick Lamar, Alanis Morissette, The Sex Pistols, and "Macho Man" Randy Savage have in common?
Not a whole lot, truly. But one thing they share, as does everyone we talk about in this episode, is that they've released a diss track of some form or fashion. There's a lot of dissin' to go around here, targeting specific individuals, rival bands, music labels - even an entire coast of the US.
Stakes range from lowest of low, up to - and, sadly, including - death. Yes, diss...2024-12-171h 00The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - The Rush: Diss TracksI have a riddle for you, Dear Listener: What do Kendrick Lamar, Alanis Morissette, The Sex Pistols, and "Macho Man" Randy Savage have in common? Not a whole lot, truly. But one thing they share, as does everyone we talk about in this episode, is that they've released a diss track of some form or fashion. There's a lot of dissin' to go around here, targeting specific individuals, rival bands, music labels - even an entire coast of the US. Stakes range from lowest of low, up to - and, sadly, including - death. Yes, diss tracks...2024-12-171h 00The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast REWIND - Top 5 Halloween SongsAss-Kickers!
As mentioned in the first few minutes, what you're hearing is our second go-round with the Top 5 Halloween Songs list, as the first one was never released on Spotify - or, of course, wherever you get your podcasts now. It was such a great episode (and we're suckers for being able to reuse content to bring to more of your earballs) that we decided to run it back. So here! It's Top 5 Halloween Songs Pt. 2... Pt. 2. I think.
It almost worked out perfectly too: We're releasing this on "Wednesday" "morning", which is October 30th. But if...2024-10-301h 00The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast REWIND - Top 5 Halloween SongsAss-Kickers! As mentioned in the first few minutes, what you're hearing is our second go-round with the Top 5 Halloween Songs list, as the first one was never released on Spotify - or, of course, wherever you get your podcasts now. It was such a great episode (and we're suckers for being able to reuse content to bring to more of your earballs) that we decided to run it back. So here! It's Top 5 Halloween Songs Pt. 2... Pt. 2. I think. It almost worked out perfectly too: We're releasing this on "Wednesday" "morning", which is October 30th. But if you...2024-10-301h 00The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - One Song: A Tribe Called QuestKickers of Thine Ass!
Had to use the royalty-speak because we are in the presence of royalty on this episode of the Fairly KickAss Podcast. Hip hop royalty. Critically acclaimed. Revolutionary. Hall of Fame members.
We couldn't pass up a chance to wax poetic about Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Jarobi White, and the late-great Phife Dawg, comprising the legendary group A Tribe Called Quest. And as they enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we tasked ourselves with determining the very best song in their illustrious catalog.
You may be surprised at the selections. You...2024-10-1625 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - One Song: A Tribe Called QuestKickers of Thine Ass! Had to use the royalty-speak because we are in the presence of royalty on this episode of the Fairly KickAss Podcast. Hip hop royalty. Critically acclaimed. Revolutionary. Hall of Fame members. We couldn't pass up a chance to wax poetic about Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Jarobi White, and the late-great Phife Dawg, comprising the legendary group A Tribe Called Quest. And as they enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we tasked ourselves with determining the very best song in their illustrious catalog. You may be surprised at the selections. You may...2024-10-1625 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Music Reviews for September 2024Hello.
Hey.
Hi.
We say goodbye to the warm times this month, as summer's baking breath gives way to the cool chill of autumn. We also inch closer and closer to the end of the year, that time of year when things start to slow down a bit. Not us though! We have a full slate lined up for 'all y'all, with episodes planned as far out as February 2025. So fear not - no matter the time of year, no matter the holiday, the KickAss crew will be there every step of the way.
Actually...2024-10-091h 06The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Music Reviews for September 2024Hello. Hey. Hi. We say goodbye to the warm times this month, as summer's baking breath gives way to the cool chill of autumn. We also inch closer and closer to the end of the year, that time of year when things start to slow down a bit. Not us though! We have a full slate lined up for 'all y'all, with episodes planned as far out as February 2025. So fear not - no matter the time of year, no matter the holiday, the KickAss crew will be there every step of the way. Actually...2024-10-091h 06The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast REWIND - The Rush: Record LabelsIt's another Rewind episode, y'all! For the uninitiated: we moved in May 2024 to be available "wherever you get your podcasts". Before then, all episodes were Spotify-exclusive (and still available there if you wanted to peruse!)
But we've been moving those over periodically, making sure that anyone on any platform can hear that good-good without going back to Spotify. Today's episode is no exception!
We did a Rush episode, which for the further uninitiated: we make a "Mt. Rushmore" of the top four things in a category. Not ranked 1-4, but relayed in any order. We discuss, we...2024-10-021h 04The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Were We Too Hard On... Metallica's St. Anger?Welcome to a new Fairly KickAss Original! We're calling this one Were We Too Hard On... and for once, it doesn't need a book's worth of explanation!
Lemme explain. We take a thing that we (and many others) were too hard on, and we figure out if that was fair. Were we jaded by certain factors? Did we not appreciate the thing as much then as we do now? Maybe we had a bad sandwich that day. It happens! Not all sandwiches are good.
Either way, our job is to figure out if the initial assessment still...2024-09-1848 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Were We Too Hard On... Metallica's St. Anger?Welcome to a new Fairly KickAss Original! We're calling this one Were We Too Hard On... and for once, it doesn't need a book's worth of explanation! Lemme explain. We take a thing that we (and many others) were too hard on, and we figure out if that was fair. Were we jaded by certain factors? Did we not appreciate the thing as much then as we do now? Maybe we had a bad sandwich that day. It happens! Not all sandwiches are good. Either way, our job is to figure out if the initial assessment still fits...2024-09-1848 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast REWIND - Deep Dive: The Spice GirlsThe Wayback Machine has been fired up again, and this time it's hopping across the pond!
For those who are new, let me give you a quick history lesson: up until May of 2024, we were a Spotify exclusive joint. Most of those episodes are still within the Spotify exclusivity window, and we would like for them to not be - so that we can share them with all of you, whether you use Spotify for your podcasts or not!
So here we are... doing that.
This episode, originally aired on 7/27/2022, was (and is!) one of our...2024-08-141h 11The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast REWIND - Deep Dive: The Spice GirlsThe Wayback Machine has been fired up again, and this time it's hopping across the pond! For those who are new, let me give you a quick history lesson: up until May of 2024, we were a Spotify exclusive joint. Most of those episodes are still within the Spotify exclusivity window, and we would like for them to not be - so that we can share them with all of you, whether you use Spotify for your podcasts or not! So here we are... doing that. This episode, originally aired on 7/27/2022, was (and is!) one of our Deep Dive episodes, where...2024-08-141h 11The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Music Reviews for July 2024Ass-Kickers! Another month in the books, and - dare we say - a fine month of music!
Dan and Zack take you through the particulars, as always: Dan with the newly-charting Billboard Hot 100 tracks, and Zack with the newly-released albums of the month. J is still taking a powder, but we promise it won't be long before he's back in the saddle... but never fear! You can still reach him (and any of us!) via any or all of the usual ways:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairlykickass
Instagram: https://instagram.com/fairlykickass
TikTok: https://www...2024-08-0757 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - July ReviewsAss-Kickers! Another month in the books, and - dare we say - a fine month of music! Dan and Zack take you through the particulars, as always: Dan with the newly-charting Billboard Hot 100 tracks, and Zack with the newly-released albums of the month. J is still taking a powder, but we promise it won't be long before he's back in the saddle... but never fear! You can still reach him (and any of us!) via any or all of the usual ways: Twitter: https://twitter.com/fairlykickass TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fairlykickass Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fairlykickass Instagram...2024-08-0757 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - One Song: RihannaWelcome back in, Ass-Kickers! On offer for your podcast feed today is a little something we'd like to call our One Song episode. What's the catch? I mean, I wouldn't call it a "catch" - more like an "entertaining and exhilarating stipulation". But do you y'know, we can't stop you.
We take an artist's full discography, go through each and every song with a fine-toothed comb, and decide on the very best of the bunch. And what a bunch it is: in this episode, we covered the media mogul, the style icon, the billionaire, one of the 11 National...2024-07-3131 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - One Song: RihannaWelcome back in, Ass-Kickers! On offer for your podcast feed today is a little something we'd like to call our One Song episode. What's the catch? I mean, I wouldn't call it a "catch" - more like an "entertaining and exhilarating stipulation". But do you y'know, we can't stop you. We take an artist's full discography, go through each and every song with a fine-toothed comb, and decide on the very best of the bunch. And what a bunch it is: in this episode, we covered the media mogul, the style icon, the billionaire, one of the 11 National Heroes of...2024-07-3131 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Top 5 Concept/Theme AlbumsAss-Kickers! We come to you with a... breakfast podcast, I guess?
We're talking about our Top 5 Concept/Theme Albums on this episode. Those albums that tell a story from beginning to end, or maybe center on a common motif, or where the tracks have enough similarity that they can be grouped together in a logical way, or... you get the gist. (I hope). If you don't get the gist, then the episode will definitely explain it better. (I hope).
Hit us up in all the usual ways - let us know if our choices were good, or...2024-07-241h 07The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Top 5 Concept/Theme AlbumsAss-Kickers! We come to you with a... breakfast podcast, I guess? We're talking about our Top 5 Concept/Theme Albums on this episode. Those albums that tell a story from beginning to end, or maybe center on a common motif, or where the tracks have enough similarity that they can be grouped together in a logical way, or... you get the gist. (I hope). If you don't get the gist, then the episode will definitely explain it better. (I hope). Hit us up in all the usual ways - let us know if our choices were good, or if you felt...2024-07-241h 07The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Vibes: Usage of AI in MusicAss-Kickers! We have another one that might be a bit heavy for some of you - and for good reason - but we felt it was an interesting conversation to have. Dan and Zack (still minus a J) are here with this Vibes episode, where we just... vibe. Good vibes, bad vibes, WTF vibes - all the vibes. It's more conversational and less structured than our other episodes, and as such we use these episodes to cover topics that don't fit neatly into any of the other episode types. The usage of AI in all walks of life has been...2024-07-1752 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Vibes: Usage of AI in MusicAss-Kickers! We have another one that might be a bit heavy for some of you - and for good reason - but we felt it was an interesting conversation to have.
Dan and Zack (still minus a J) are here with this Vibes episode, where we just... vibe. Good vibes, bad vibes, WTF vibes - all the vibes. It's more conversational and less structured than our other episodes, and as such we use these episodes to cover topics that don't fit neatly into any of the other episode types.
The usage of AI in all walks of...2024-07-1752 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast REWIND - Deep Dive: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Pt. 1Why hello there! Fairly KickAss here, with our first of many REWIND episodes. These episodes were originally posted back when we were a Spotify-exclusive podcast, and we're pulling them out to allow all of you to listen, no matter where you get your podcasts. (For you Spotify faithful, we will be deleting the original episode so it doesn't show up for you twice!) Also keep in mind that some of these are several years old, and may not be quite up to the level of quality that you have come to enjoy from us. Please be patient and enjoy the...2024-06-2640 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast REWIND - Deep Dive: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Pt. 1Why hello there! Fairly KickAss here, with our first of many REWIND episodes. These episodes were originally posted back when we were a Spotify-exclusive podcast, and we're pulling them out to allow all of you to listen, no matter where you get your podcasts. (For you Spotify faithful, we will be deleting the original episode so it doesn't show up for you twice!)
Also keep in mind that some of these are several years old, and may not be quite up to the level of quality that you have come to enjoy from us. Please be patient and...2024-06-2640 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Coverlutions: YesterdayWe went to the well again! This week's episode of the Fairly KickAss Podcast is our very first Coverlutions episode. "What's Coverlutions", you ask, well lemme tell ya all about it. Each of your hosts listen to, and compile, a list of a whole litany of covers of a certain song. We started at the top for this episode, with - from what I could gather - the most covered song of all time, that being Yesterday by The Beatles. The hosts then go rapid fire in a round, firing off a cover one after the other. Each cover can...2024-06-191h 01The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Coverlutions: YesterdayThis week's episode of the Fairly KickAss Podcast is our very first Coverlutions episode. "What's Coverlutions", you ask, well lemme tell ya all about it.
Each of your hosts listen to, and compile, a list of a whole litany of covers of a certain song. We started at the top for this episode, with - from what I could gather - the most covered song of all time, that being Yesterday by The Beatles.
The hosts then go rapid fire in a round, firing off a cover one after the other. Each cover can only be... well...2024-06-191h 01The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Music Reviews for May 2024May is the worst.
Let me explain.
So back in 2021, I (Zack - yo) did a dumb bit in the podcast description of the May monthly reviews for new albums and charting singles. I talked about how May marks the 5/12ths point of the year. And then I talked about a lot of other 5/12ths of things. It doesn't make sense yet, I know.
But one of my fatal flaws is that I can't let go of a bit. So, in that spirit, and in the spirit of this being one of our first few episodes...2024-06-121h 11The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Music Reviews for May 2024May is the worst. Let me explain. So back in 2021, I (Zack - yo) did a dumb bit in the podcast description of the May monthly reviews for new albums and charting singles. I talked about how May marks the 5/12ths point of the year. And then I talked about a lot of other 5/12ths of things. It doesn't make sense yet, I know. But one of my fatal flaws is that I can't let go of a bit. So, in that spirit, and in the spirit of this being one of our first few episodes that aren't Spotify exclusive...2024-06-121h 11The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - One Song: Fleetwood MacAss-Kickers! This is our One Song episode, in which we take an artist's entire discography, listen to every song, and pick the best of the best of the best. With honors. We each get two minutes to make our individual cases for our One Song, and then the other hosts discuss their thoughts. Finally, we present our choices you, Dearest Listener, in hopes that you will pick us accordingly. The ride-along Spotify playlist will be available on https://fairlykickass.com, or directly on our Fairly KickAss Spotify account (https://open.spotify.com/user/w8i7um7s27sbuuav0ou8hrgwc...2024-05-2233 minThe Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Top 5 Songs For When The World EndsWhat's good Ass-Kickers! We're here with a fun one today. Now, yes, it may not seem fun, based on title alone... but let me tell you all that this one was a blast. After a brief detour into Fortnite Festival, we launched into the episode, with each of us putting our own unique spin on our favorite songs for those good ol' end times - hopefully a scenario that won't come to pass for many generations to come. So grab a beverage, heat up your favorite flavor of Hot Pocket, and settle in for this fun episode. The ride-along Spotify...2024-05-151h 02The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Top 5 Songs For When The World EndsWhat's good Ass-Kickers! We're here with a fun one today. Now, yes, it may not seem fun, based on title alone... but let me tell you all that this one was a blast. After a brief detour into Fortnite Festival, we launched into the episode, with each of us putting our own unique spin on our favorite songs for those good ol' end times - hopefully a scenario that won't come to pass for many generations to come. So grab a beverage, heat up your favorite flavor of Hot Pocket, and settle in for this fun episode.
The...2024-05-151h 02The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Music Reviews for April 2024Make new friends, but keep the old; those are silver, these are gold.New-made friendships, like new wine, age will mellow and refine.Friendships that have stood the test—time and change—are surely best;Brow may wrinkle, hair grow gray, friendship never knows decay. - Joseph Parry We gather here today for the beginning of the next chapter of the Fairly KickAss Podcast. From our beginnings in April of 2020, to being a Spotify-exclusive podcast in October of 2020 (where you can still find over 150 episodes), to now being back to publishing wherever you get your podcasts - we'v...2024-05-081h 19The Fairly KickAss PodcastFairly KickAss Podcast - Music Reviews for April 2024Make new friends, but keep the old; those are silver, these are gold.New-made friendships, like new wine, age will mellow and refine.Friendships that have stood the test—time and change—are surely best;Brow may wrinkle, hair grow gray, friendship never knows decay.
- Joseph Parry
We gather here today for the beginning of the next chapter of the Fairly KickAss Podcast. From our beginnings in April of 2020, to being a Spotify-exclusive podcast in October of 2020 (where you can still find over 150 episodes), to now being back to publishing wherever you get...2024-05-081h 19
Spinning On 2 WheelsEpisode 50: Side Car 5 A Kickass Family Showdown Part 2This episode picks up where the last one ended.Standard content warnings apply.Hey Ya'll, I'm Peggy, and I'm The Kickass Knitter An experienced knitter documenting her journey through TKGA's Master Handknitting Program, as well as other fiber fun. Peggy is a largely self-taught fiber enthusiast and Knitter with a capital K. She loves yarn, crafting, and riding her motorcycle. Questions? Comments? Feedback?!? My inbox is open at thekickassknitter@gmail.com.Show notes can always be found here.Additional So2W can be sent to your...2023-10-031h 22Spinning On 2 WheelsEpisode 50: Side Car 5 A Kickass Family Showdown Part 1This episode has been over a month in the making!Hey Ya'll, I'm Peggy, and I'm The Kickass Knitter An experienced knitter documenting her journey through TKGA's Master Handknitting Program, as well as other fiber fun. Peggy is a largely self-taught fiber enthusiast and Knitter with a capital K. She loves yarn, crafting, and riding her motorcycle. Questions? Comments? Feedback?!? My inbox is open at thekickassknitter@gmail.com.Show notes can always be found here.Additional So2W can be sent to your inbox for free2023-09-191h 42
Make It KickassKey Traits of a Kickass Conference HostWhat makes an amazing conference host? What are their strong skills? What are the things that need work? We discuss three key characteristics of a kickass host based on past clients that lend themselves to creating an incredible end product for their audience.Timestamps to relevant points within the episode:[00:00] - Intro[00:35] - Defining a "host"[01:49] - Purpose[05:23] - Curiosity and vulnerability[11:00] - Strong work ethic[17:30] - Bonus! Trust[24:52] - Developing these characteristics[30:40] - The entrepreneur's mindset2021-06-1733 min
Kickass NewsA Huge Announcement from Kickass NewsIt's official! We're launching a brand new podcast network called Airwave this May! In addition to Kickass News, Airwave will be the new home for many of your other favorite podcasts. Airwave will also debut over a dozen original shows hosted by some of the leading thought leaders and storytellers in audio entertainment, including many of my most popular past guests. We can't do it without you though! We need your financial support to fund our full production slate. Please become a part of this exciting new venture by donating at www.gofundme.com/airwave. Every penny of your don...2021-03-1802 minSpinning On 2 WheelsThere Should Probably Be A Title HereAn experienced knitter, a self-taught crafter and a novice motorcyclist walk into a bar... Hi. I'm the Kickass Knitter. I know just enough to be dangerous. I'm here to talk about my journey to the top! And all the fiber fun (and f***ery) along the way! This is Spinning on 2 Wheels.Hey Ya'll, I'm Peggy, and I'm The Kickass Knitter An experienced knitter documenting her journey through TKGA's Master Handknitting Program, as well as other fiber fun. Peggy is a largely self-taught fiber enthusiast and Knitter with a capital K. S...2021-02-0232 min
The Fairly KickAss PodcastWelcome to the Fairly KickAss Podcast!Hello, and welcome to the Fairly KickAss Podcast! Whether you're brand new to the podcast, or wanting to find out more about what we do, we appreciate you all the same. This trailer highlights all of the things that we do: - Monthly album/Billboard charting single reviews - Deep Dives into an artist's discography - One Songs, where we debate the very best song in an artist's discography - Billboard Reranks, where we take a year-end Billboard Hot 100 chart and rearrange the songs to the correct order - Top 5's, where we make music-related lists and discuss them We m...2020-11-0208 min
The Fairly KickAss PodcastWelcome to the Fairly KickAss Podcast!Hello, and welcome to the Fairly KickAss Podcast! Whether you're brand new to the podcast, or wanting to find out more about what we do, we appreciate you all the same. This trailer highlights all of the things that we do:
- Monthly album/Billboard charting single reviews
- Deep Dives into an artist's discography
- One Songs, where we debate the very best song in an artist's discography
- Billboard Reranks, where we take a year-end Billboard Hot 100 chart and rearrange the songs to the correct order
- T...2020-11-0108 min
Kickass NewsThe Daily Show's Trevor NoahToday's episode is a rerun of a previous podcast that aired December 3, 2018 with guest Trevor Noah. Trevor talks about his standup special TREVOR NOAH: SON OF PATRICIA and why he dedicated it to his mom whom he calls “the first comedian that he ever saw” and “most gangster human being you’ll ever meet in your life.” He discusses growing up in South Africa during Apartheid, the power of humor to fight oppression, and why he believes that hateful words aren’t nearly as important as addressing with the hate itself. He shares how the 2016 election affected his own vision for THE DA...2019-07-0441 min
Kickass NewsJeff Bridges Gets Zen About Art, Acting, and the Environment (rerun) Jeff Bridges discusses his 6 decades in Hollywood and what he learned about acting from dad Lloyd Bridges. He recalls the "Little Rascals" version of Tucker that he and Francis Ford Coppola made prior to filming, laughing it up with Robin Williams and Terry Gilliam on the set of The Fisher King, and how he and his brother Beau tested each other in The Fabulous Baker Boys. He shares stories about making The Last Picture Show, King Kong, Heaven's Gate, The Contender, and True Grit. He talks about his Big Lebowski fandom, how he feels about being id...2019-03-2548 min
Kickass NewsParag Khanna Says the Future Is AsianParag Khanna says America has a China problem and the solution is Asia. He suggests that rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership and building stronger ties with other countries in the region are much more effective and less risky ways to gain leverage over China than a direct trade war. He reveals what President Trump gets wrong when he says that America holds all the cards with China, and suggests that Trump’s tariffs may actually hasten China’s push to become self-sufficient. He talks about the booming markets emerging in other parts of Asia and how leading American tech companies are gett...2019-02-2144 min
Kickass NewsThe Dangerous World of Larry CharlesLegendary comedy writer and director Larry Charles (Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Borat) talks about traveling the world in search of humor in the most unusual, unexpected and deadliest places for his new Netflix series Larry Charles’ Dangerous World of Comedy. He talks about meeting former child soldiers who perform standup in a cemetery in Liberia, the "Jon Stewart" of Iraq who has a price on his head, and the imprisoned terrorist who wanted to show Larry the lighter side of ISIS. Larry also tells stories about working on the early seasons of Seinfeld, why Kramer was his favorite character to write f...2019-02-1855 min
Kickass NewsTha Fabulous Tina Brown ReturnsThe legendary Tina Brown returns to talk about growing up in an entertainment family, how she got expelled from 3 different boarding schools for being a “subversive influence,” and how that same subversiveness served her well as editor of Vanity Fair. Tina talks about her 37 year marriage to the former editor of The Sunday Times - Harry Evans, and their morning ritual of having a “news buffet.” She talks about turning around The New Yorker after her successful run at Vanity Fair, how she adapted from magazines to the immediacy of digital news when she founded The Daily Beast, and what is was l...2018-12-1048 min
Kickass NewsHistorian H.W. Brands on Washington in the Age of CompromiseHistorian H.W. Brands discusses his new book Heirs of the Founders: The Epic Rivalry of Henry Clay, John Calhoun and Daniel Webster, the Second Generation of American Giants. Professor Brands talks about how these three political giants crafted the Compromise of 1850 which barely held the Union together, why none of these three men was ever elected President, and how compromise went from being politics at its finest to a dirty word in today’s Washington. He discusses John Calhoun’s beliefs that slavery was a moral virtue and that states had the right to nullify any federal law, and he s...2018-12-0647 min
Kickass NewsThe Daily Show's Trevor NoahTrevor Noah talks about his new standup special TREVOR NOAH: SON OF PATRICIA and why he dedicated it to his mom whom he calls “the first comedian that he ever saw” and “most gangster human being you’ll ever meet in your life.” He discusses growing up in South Africa during Apartheid, the power of humor to fight oppression, and why he believes that hateful words aren’t nearly as important as addressing with the hate itself. He shares how the 2016 election affected his own vision for THE DAILY SHOW, why the current President reminds him of certain African dictators,2018-12-0341 min
Kickass NewsDavid Priess Reveals How to Get Rid of a PresidentDavid Priess returns to deliver a colorful political history of the schemes, maneuvers, and conspiracies that have attempted to remove unwanted presidents. He discusses the various President’s who’ve died in office of natural and unnatural causes including two President’s who some suspect may have been poisoned and a bizarre conspiracy by a cabal of wealthy businessman to overthrow President Franklin Roosevelt. He explains the 25th Amendment which allows for the President’s Cabinet and Congress to declare a leader physically or mentally unfit to serve, the two Presidents who played instrumental roles in crafting it, and the closest we...2018-11-2942 min
Kickass NewsAuthor Michael Connelly on Cops, Crime Reporting, and Classic NoirBest-selling crime novelist Michael Connelly talks about his literary hero Raymond Chandler, how he followed in the footsteps of the king of detective noir when he first came to Los Angeles, and how Chandler’s novels influenced his own writing. He reveals why he spent over two decades working as a crime reporter before diving into fiction, how he went about cultivating relationships with LAPD’s top homicide detectives, and how those sources still inform his work today. He talks about creating his most famous character Harry Bosch, how he came to name him after the 15th century Dutch painter...2018-11-2649 min
Kickass NewsGeneral Stanley McChrystal on Myths and Realities of Great LeadersGeneral Stanley McChrystal talks about the myths and reality of leadership. He shares how he came to reassess the legacy of his military hero General Robert E. Lee in the aftermath of Charlottseville, how he personally learned that the man at the top often gets credit he doesn’t deserve, and why leaders aren’t always judged by their results. He discusses a 15th century Chinese admiral who has become the symbol for that country’s global ambitions, why he didn’t realize that Coco Chanel was a real person, and one leadership flaw that he shares with Walt Disney. He reve...2018-11-1948 min
Kickass NewsWillem Dafoe on Art, Acting and "Embracing the Mystery"Oscar-nominated actor Willem Dafoe (Platoon, Spiderman, The Grand Budapest Hotel) shares how his beginnings in experimental theater inform his acting, what draws him to independent films, and what it’s like to make his 100th movie. He talks about how his latest film At Eternity's Gate challenges the image of Vincent Van Gogh as a unappreciated mad genius and rethinks the constructs of the traditional biopic. He reveals what it was like to immerse himself in Van Gogh’s world and find his inspiration in the very same scenery that inspired one of the greatest artists of all time. He discusse...2018-11-1642 min
Kickass NewsWashington Post Reporter Greg Miller on Trump, Russia, and the Assault on the Free PressGreg Miller is one of the reporters for The Washington Post who received the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting for his groundbreaking stories on Russia’s interference in the 2016 election, and the resulting investigations of the Trump campaign and administration. Today he shares how he cornered the Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak at a science conference in Washington and caught General Michael Flynn in a blatant lie about his dealings with Russian officials. He describes the almost comical level of incompetence surrounding the 2016 DNC hacks, gives an insider's look at the secretive Russian hacking agencies known as Cozy Bear and Fancy Bear...2018-11-1253 min
Kickass NewsComedian Chris Gethard on the Art of LosingComedian Chris Gethard illustrates his personal and professional manifesto "lose well" with hilarious and ultimately empowering tales about his own missteps, misadventures, and public failures from the cancellation of his Comedy Central sitcom after ten episodes to rediscovering his comedic voice and life’s purpose on a public access channel. He recalls how getting miscast in a school production of Bye Bye Birdie changed his life, the time he invited a heckler on stage during his comedy set, and why the host of a rival cable access show tried to sue him for "violating her Constitutional rights.” He discusses his love f...2018-11-0853 min
Kickass NewsRoger Daltrey on The Who, Woodstock, and his Rock 'n Roll LifeRoger Daltrey, founder/lead singer of The Who, discusses how the hardships experienced by Brits in WWII paved the way for the musical revolution of the 1960s, he recalls what it was like to be the poster-boys for the British “mod” movement (and why he never fully embraced the fad), and he remembers the “utter chaos” of performing at Woodstock. He talks about how he and Peter Townsend pushed each other’s creative boundaries during the making of the first rock opera Tommy, how he managed to resist the drug fueled excess the 60s, and how it led to quite a bit...2018-11-0643 min
Kickass NewsSir Michael Caine on Old Movie Stars, Young Cockneys, and Life LessonsSir Michael Caine has starred in over 100 movies and won two Academy Awards, and today he shares stories and advice from his remarkable career. He reveals why he never believed in taking advice from older movie stars, why he never wanted to be James Bond, and how the 1960’s made it cool to be a young cockney in the movies. He recalls his humble working class beginnings in the projects of London known as the Elephant Castle, shares how he learned his famous discipline while serving in the Korean War, and advises young actors to "make reliability your brand." He talks...2018-11-0136 min
Kickass NewsSenator Ben Sasse on Political Division and America's Loneliness EpidemicSenator Ben Sasse does a deep dive into the societal shifts affecting modern American life and the roots of our political divisiveness. He talk about the outsized role politics plays in our daily lives, how "polititainment" celebrities like Sean Hannity are fueling dangerous tribalism in America, and how to build a healthier tribe of family and friends instead of political outrage. He shares recent data that indicates that Americans are feeling increasingly lonely, and explains how the digital economy and smart technology are leading us to pull up our roots and lose our sense of community. He then reveals how hi...2018-10-2953 min
Kickass NewsAnthony Atamanuik Opens Up the Trump Presidential ArchivesAnthony Atamanuik, host of Comedy Central's The President Show returns to the podcast to talk about his new book American Tantrum: The Donald J. Trump Presidential Archives, why the President wants to open his Presidential Library while he's still in office, and what kind of secrets we might find in there. He shares the reason why he stopped doing field pieces in public as Donald Trump, he delves into the strange psyche of the man, and theorizes that Trump might actually welcome news of his extramarital affairs. He talks about his new Comedy Central special A President Show Documentary: The F...2018-10-2546 min
Kickass NewsJulian Castro Is Always Looking AheadJulian Castro graduated high school a year early, won election to city council while he was still in law school, and became San Antonio's youngest mayor at age 27, before eventually serving as President Obama's Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and making Hillary Clinton's short-list for VP in 2016. He talks about his family's American dream including the remarkable story of how his Grandmother fled the violence of the Mexican Civil War for America and the values that his political activist mother instilled in he and his twin brother Joaquin. He shares how he and Joaquin tied each other in their...2018-10-2247 min
Kickass NewsLegendary Sports Announcer Verne LundquistLegendary sports broadcaster Verne Lundquist recalls some of his favorite moments in sports and some of his favorite calls from Jack Nicklaus's final victory at the 1986 Masters and Tonya Harding's attack on Nancy Kerrigan at the 1994 Olympics to Christian Laettner's buzzer beater in the NCAA tournament and the Auburn-Alabama shocker of 2013. Verne shares why one radio station owner wanted him to change his name to "Jerry Lund," why he hated his short lived stint as a local news reporter in San Antonio, and how Tex Schram lured him to Dallas to become the voice of the Cowboys. He recalls how S...2018-10-1837 min
Kickass NewsDoris Kearns Goodwin on Presidential LeadershipPulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin revisits four of her favorite U.S. Presidents for her new book Leadership: In Turbulent Times. Today she discusses the ideological family tree shared by Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon Johnson, how their character was shaped by their setbacks, and how their destinies were forged in times of crisis. She shares how Abraham Lincoln gave purpose to the Civil War, how Teddy Roosevelt averted a coal strike that would have left millions of Americans in the cold, how Franklin Roosevelt got America through our greatest economic crisis by talking to every A...2018-10-1556 min
Kickass NewsFounder of "The Onion" Scott DikkersAs the founder of The Onion, Scott Dikkers practically invented "fake news." He discusses the origins of the satirical news site as a print newspaper on college campuses, how he drew inspiration from National Lampoon and Spy Magazine, and the article about Bill Clinton and the War in Bosnia that prompted The Onion to finally go online. He recalls creating cable news parodies with a young Stephen Colbert on the Dana Carvey Show, how the Onion fooled Mahmud Ahmadenijad, and the article that led Donald Trump to threaten to sue. Then Scott shares why he’s turning his sharp wit on billi...2018-10-1143 min
Kickass NewsMitch Albom on Life, Death, and MorrieMitch Albom is the author the all time best-selling memoir Tuesday's with Morrie and six #1 Bestsellers that have sold over a million copies worldwide. He talks about his new novel The Next Person You Meet in Heaven, how losing his adopted daughter to cancer inspired his latest book, and what the book has to say about mistakes and forgiveness. He reveals how difficult it was to get Tuesdays with Morrie published, some of the lessons from Morrie Schwartz that have come to mean more to him 20 years later, and what Morrie who preached “don’t buy into the culture" would thin...2018-10-0853 min
Kickass NewsJeff Bridges Gets Zen About Art, Acting, and the EnvironmentJeff Bridges discusses his 6 decades in Hollywood and what he learned about acting from dad Lloyd Bridges. He recalls the "Little Rascals" version of Tucker that he and Francis Ford Coppola made prior to filming, laughing it up with Robin Williams and Terry Gilliam on the set of The Fisher King, and how he and his brother Beau tested each other during The Fabulous Baker Boys. He shares stories about making The Last Picture Show, King Kong, Heaven's Gate, The Contender, and True Grit. He talks about The Big Lebowski fandom, how he feels about being identified with his iconic...2018-10-0448 min
Kickass NewsCarol Burnett (Rerun)This a previous episode with the great Carol Burnett who reminisces about some of the best times on The Carol Burnett Show. She shares stories about Harvey Korman, Tim Conway and Vickie Lawrence, including which one she almost had to fire and which one could always crack her up in front of the cameras. She talks about the boys club that was network television in the 60’s and 70’s and she reveals the comedy sketch that she wished she hadn’t done and some of her favorite questions from the audience. Plus some advice for young comedic actors and some exc...2017-08-2938 min
Kickass News200th Episode w/ Anthony Atamanuik, Host of The President ShowAnthony Atamanuik, host of Comedy Central's The President Show joins us for the 200th episode of Kickass News! Anthony reveals what goes into his dead-on impersonation of the President, he shares his mixed feelings about having his own fortunes tied to those of Donald Trump, and explains why he thinks "The Donald" is a lot more like "an old lonely dowager" than the macho man he pretends to be. Atamanuik describes how Trump is not that different than the guys he grew up with in Massachusetts, he recalls what it was like to attend a Trump rally dressed up as the...2017-08-1044 min
Kickass NewsSenator Mike Lee on the Forgotten Founding FathersSenator Mike Lee returns to the podcast to talk about his new book Written Out of History and some of America's founding fathers you've never heard of. He discusses the Iriquo chief who had a profound impact on Benjamin Franklin, the slave woman who won her own freedom and paved the way for emancipation, the founding father's who refused to sign the Constitution, and why they may have been vindicated by history. Plus Senator Lee explains why he thinks it’s time to wrap up the Russia investigation, what the Broadway musical Hamilton gets wrong about Alexander Hamilton and Aaron...2017-06-2641 min
Kickass NewsThe Great Communicator Alan Alda Returns!!As an award-winning actor, director, writer, and science communicator, Alan Alda has become something of an expert in empathy, relating to others, and facilitating greater communication and understanding. Today he returns to the podcast to share some of what he's learned. He recalls how an unfortunate experience with his dentist set him on a path to teaching better communication between doctors and their patients, and how he became a much better interviewer on Scientific American Frontiers when he stopped trying to be a know-it-all and just indulged his own curiosity. He talks about theory of mind, how he experimented in hi...2017-06-1953 min
Kickass NewsThe Art of Manliness w/ Brett McKayBrett McKay is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Art of Manliness, the largest independent men’s lifestyle magazine on the web, and the host of The Art of Manliness podcast. We discuss the changing definitions of manliness, what many are calling a modern crisis of manhood, and why men don’t fix things anymore. Brett shares his tips on things like how to be an awesome uncle, how to use your baby as exercise equipment, how to get the perfect shoe shine, survive a bear attack, and how to use your smart phone to start a fire. Plus Teddy Roosev...2017-06-1540 min
Kickass NewsBad Taste & Making Trouble w/ Director John WatersThe king of bad taste director John Waters discusses his new book Make Trouble. We talk about his career in film, some of his inspirations, and why he considers his biggest commercial success to be his most subversive film. John Waters throws cold water on the romanticization of the tortured artist, extols the virtues a healthy work ethic, and suggests that in an age when everyone seems to want to be an outsider, maybe it’s more daring to be an insider. Plus we talk about political correctness, why everyone needs a "youth spy," and the origins of his famous...2017-05-0938 min
Kickass NewsLetterman: The Last Giant of Late Night w/ NYT Comedy Critic Jason ZinomanJason Zinoman, the comedy critic New York Times, talks about his new book Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night. Jason discusses how Letterman created something totally different that parodied talk shows and rewrote the conventions of comedy and he talks about the many ways that Letterman’s legacy can be seen on every late night show on television today. We’ll get into the legendary “late night wars” between Leno and Letterman, what made Letterman a far superior interviewer to Carson or Jay Leno, his amazing ability as an ad-libber, and his subtle and not so subtle digs at the ph...2017-04-1757 min
Kickass NewsP.J. O'Rourke on Election 2016: How the Hell Did This Happen?Best-selling political satirist P.J. O'Rourke (Parliament of Whores) discusses his new book How the Hell Did This Happen?: The Election of 2016. The hilarious pundit shares his thoughts on a better way to choose the President, a tax on the Kardashians, and rates the candidates fashion. He ponders what happened to the Libertarians' "big moment" in 2016, reminisces about his days as editor at National Lampoon, and offers some tips on how to talk like a pundit. Order How the Hell Did This Happen?: The Election of 2016 on Amazon or download the audiobook for free at www.audibletrial.com/kicka...2017-03-2748 min
Kickass NewsAuthor Patricia Cornwell Solves Jack the Ripper CaseBest-selling crime writer Patricia Cornwell discusses her investigation into the true identity of the most infamous serial killer of all time. She claims that a famous artist led a double life as Jack the Ripper, and she shares the clues in his paintings, letters, and conversations as well as forensic evidence that implicate him as the Whitechapel killer. She debunks the accepted Ripper timeline and body count, she talks about the frustrating incompetence of the original Scotland Yard investigation, and she shares what the art world has say about her controversial theory. Order Patricia Cornwell’s book RI...2017-03-0649 min
Kickass NewsThe Cast & Creators of AMC's HUMANS Imagine a Future w/ Artificial Intelligence, Robots & MoreThe creators of the AMC drama series HUMANS Jonathan Brackley and Sam Vincent return to the podcast, and then I'm joined by the stars of the show Gemma Chan, Tom Goodman-Hill and Sam Palladio. We discuss how consciousness might spread among intelligent machines, what "the singularity" might be like from their perspective, whether recent behavioral and psychological disorders arising from kids attachment to smart devices may foreshadow even more disturbing problems to come, and Gemma Chan shares what it’s like to learn to be a robot at "synth school." Plus robot marriage counselors, robot/human love, and the Scartlett Jo...2017-02-1346 min
Kickass NewsThe Cast & Creators of History Channel's SIXHistory Channel’s new dramatic series SIX authentically captures the inside world of America’s elite Special Operations unit known as SEAL Team Six. Today I talk with the creators William Broyles Jr. and David Broyles and the stars of the show Barry Sloane, Kyle Schmid, and Edwin Hodge. They discuss the dangerous and secretive nature of SEAL Team Six’s missions and how it can put a strain on SEAL’s relationships back home. They talk about the psychological strength required of a SEAL, how the show creators’ own military experience influenced the series and the grueling physical training th...2017-01-1646 min
Kickass NewsStephen Dubner of Freakonomics Wants To Tell You Something You Don't KnowStephen J. Dubner is the best-selling co-author of Freakonomics and the host of the Freakonomics Radio Podcast. Today he comes on the show to talk about his new gameshow podcast Tell Me Something I Don't Know. We’ll discuss the origins of the Freakonomics phenomenon and his friendship with quirkly rogue economist Dr. Stephen Levitt. We’ll talk about the Freakonomics philosophy of why incentives matter, whether or not everyone cheats, and some the perils of exploring the hidden side of everything. If you enjoyed today’s episode then subscribe to Tell Me Something I Don’t Know and...2017-01-1042 min
Kickass NewsAre You a Risky Drinker? w/ Dr. George Koob & filmmaker Perri PeltzPerri Peltz is a filmmaker behind the new documentary Risky Drinking. It's a co-producting between HBO and the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Today I talk with Perri and Dr. George Koob who is the director of the NIAAA about some of the signs that you or someone you love might have an alcohol disorder, the toll alcoholism can take on a person's physical and mental health, and some of the new treatments being used that go way beyond the traditional 12-step model. Risky Drinking airs tonight at 8PM EST on HBO. You can also wat...2016-12-1948 min
Kickass NewsFormer CIA Analyst Nada Bakos Is NOT "Maya" from Zero Dark Thirty (Or So She Says!)Nada Bakos was a CIA analyst and the Chief Targeting officer charged with finding the godfather of ISIS and mastermind of al Qaida in Iraq - Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. She’s also (according to some) the inspiration for the character of “Maya,” the CIA analyst in the Oscar-winning film Zero Dark Thirty. Today, Nada Bakos will talk about how she rose up through the predominantly male world of the CIA to become one of the agencies top analysts and the chief targeter of the most wanted man in the world. She reveals how CIA trackers finally found Abu Musab al-Zar...2016-12-1535 min
Kickass NewsMiddle East Peace w/ Senator George Mitchell & Alon SacharSenator George J. Mitchell was the primary architect of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement for peace in Northern Ireland and the U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace. Today he and his co-author Alon Sachar discuss their new book A Path to Peace: A Brief History of Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations and a Way Forward in the Middle East. They talk about why the peace process has failed time after time, and they outline the specific concessions each side must make to finally achieve lasting peace. Senator Mitchell discusses the big differences between brokering peace in Northern Ireland and neg...2016-12-1249 min
Kickass NewsAnn Coulter on Trump, Immigration, The Roast & MoreAnn Coulter follows up her Comedy Central Roast appearance by coming on Kickass Politics to talk about Trump, immigration, and more. She explains what the Trump phenomenon is really about, why she says he is uniquely suited to take on the political establishment, and why it’s time for the GOP stop living in the 80’s and get past Reagan. We talk about Trump’s meeting with Mexican President Nieto and the speculation that Trump is “softening” his stance on deportation. Plus she answers listener questions like “Is this all an act?” and “Is she a lizard person?” And if you enjoyed to...2016-09-0640 min
Kickass NewsJuan Williams of Fox News on the Modern-Day Founding Fathers
Fox News political analyst and co-host of “The
Five” Juan Williams talks about the modern day
figures who have reshaped and affirmed the founding father’s vision
of America. They range from Billy Graham and Ronald Reagan to
Martin Luther King and Eleanor Roosevelt. Juan Williams talks about
the situations that the framers of our Constitution never dreamt of
and how 20th Century leaders applied their founding principles to
meet the challenges and changes of modern day America.
If you enjoyed today’s episode, order Juan Williams' book
WE THE PEOPLE: THE
MODERN-DAY FIGURES WHO HAVE RESH...2016-04-2848 min
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Kickass NewsKarl Rove on William McKinley & Why the Election of 1896 Still MattersThis is officially the 50th episode of KickAss Politics, and we’re celebrating with Karl Rove! He’s a Fox News political contributor and writes a weekly op-ed for the Wall Street Journal. He was the Senior Advisor to the President George W. Bush and Deputy White House Chief of Staff. As Bush’s chief political strategist, Karl Rove masterminded the successful Bush/Cheney campaigns in 2000 and 2004 as well as the historic 2002 midterm election earning him the nickname “The Architect.”
Today he comes on the podcast to talk about his new book THE TRIUMPH OF WILLIAM MCK...2015-12-0139 min
Kickass NewsTHE CONSERVATIVE HEART w/ Author Arthur C. Brooks, President of the American Enterprise InstituteWelcome to the preview station for KickAss Politics with Ben Mathis! My guest today is Arthur C. Brooks, best-selling conservative author and president of the American Enterprise Institute. He has a new book called THE CONSERVATIVE HEART: HOW TO BUILD A FAIRER, HAPPIER, AND MORE PROSPEROUS AMERICA. He says conservatives need to stop just being against things and start being FOR people. He talks about his journey to from a french horn player and a liberal ex-patriot living in Barcelona to economist, best-selling conservative author and head of A.E.I. He believes conservatives must become better at delivering their message...2015-08-1844 min
The KICKASS Guide to LifeChristopher Rausch - The KICKASS Radio ShowFresh off his KICKASS Bootcamp, our host Christopher Rausch will be recapping the event!
Sharing the highs and lows of event planning and spreading the KICKASS motivation, inspiration, and edjumukation!
In this open show, who knows what else Christopher will talk about ;)
www.christopherrausch.com2013-10-2900 minThe KICKASS Guide to LifeCreate YOUR Unstoppable Attitude for KICKASS SuccessPlease join us for this special broadcast of The KICKASS Radio Show!
Our host, Christopher Rausch, will be sharing tips of what YOU can do to have a KICKASS life - both professionally and personally!
There maybe guest callers sharing their own tips as well!
If you're even slightly interested in getting over the and have a KICKASS future, you don't want to miss this show!
www.christopherrausch.com2013-09-1700 min