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Now That I'm Engaged, How Do I Get Married#43: Why Choose an All-Inclusive Wedding Package? with Cherri MaleyIn this episode of Now That I’m Engaged, How Do I Get Married?, Kevin and August sit down with Cherri Maley, General Manager of Messina Inn in Texas Hill Country. As a Certified Meeting and Event Planner and Certified Wedding Coordinator, Cherri brings a rare combination of logistical expertise, hospitality leadership, and heartfelt dedication to every celebration. Beyond running one of Wimberley’s most loved wedding destinations, she also serves as Chair of the Lodging & Event Section for the Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce—leading the region’s annual Venue Crawl, the largest wedding venue showcase of its kind in...
2025-11-2533 min
The Closing TableThe Closing Table EP#11 - Kevin O'BrienJoin Dru and Aimee on "THE CLOSING TABLE!" asthey sit down with friend and Vice President of Commercial lending Kevin O'Brien from Signature Bank. Dive into the essential questions to ask your loan officer anddiscover the inside scoop on the differences between booking a loan vs. selling your loan. So, grab your coffee and tune in for an episode packed with insights that could change your financial future!
2025-07-2540 min
Live 4 SportsIt's Still Our GameJoseph and Nathan kick this episode off by breaking down the 4 Nations Finals, reviewing tournament winners and losers, and quickly touching on the Kevin Lankinen contract extension. In the MLB, the guys continue their season predictions, this time going over the A.L. Central, before moving to the NBA and discussing whether the Lakers or Warriors can make a run in the postseason. Lastly, in the NFL, the guys break down the teams they think have the most pressure going into the offseason.
2025-02-261h 13
Zipcode ZeroVoices of CPACThe Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, meets annually, usually in Washington DC, and is a key gathering of conservative policymakers, media and officials from all over the country. Over the last decade it has also become ground zero for the Trump wing of the Republican Party. This year the line-up of speakers included Trump himself, JD Vance, Elon Musk, Steve Bannon, various Republican elites of the MAGA stripe. But CPAC is more than just its speakers, its also its devoted attendees – the thousands of every day activists fly from all over the country to make...
2025-02-2641 minZipcode ZeroAssessing the Early Days of Trump 2.0Famed libertarian activist and author Sean Dempsey returns to discuss early takes on Trump 2.0. We discuss Trump's attempts to sledge-hammer parts of the government (CFPD, U.S.AID, Dept of Education), potential attempts to cut military spending, assessments of Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr., the legacy of COVID, Ukraine, Gaza, trilateral talks with China and Russia, and more.You can find Sean's latest book "Trump Again!?" on Amazon. Chapters00:00Libertarian Perspectives on Government and Corporations00:00Corporate Influence and Consumer Protection00:18The D...
2025-02-161h 16Zipcode ZeroWhy Everyone Should Oppose How The Jan. 6 Protesters Were TreatedToday I'm joined by John Strand, a man who participated in the January 6 protests on Capitol Hill. John committed no violence nor was he ever *charged* with any violence. Prosecutors don't dispute that he simply walked in and out of the building that day. For that offense he was facing almost a quarter century in prison. Is that justice?I hope everyone, especially those who are on the political left or otherwise not Trump supporters, will consider this question with an open mind.There was indisputable violence on January 6 and most people can...
2025-02-011h 04Zipcode ZeroThe Biden Legacy in Foreign AffairsAs the Biden administration winds down, the mainstream/corporate media is assessing the impact of his presidency and the legacy he leads. Unfortunately, the media is largely whitewashing that legacy - largely concluding that Biden may have made mistakes but was always acting with noble intentions to promote freedom and a "rules based order" around the world. Substack writer "The Dissident" had a different take and joins Zipcode Zero to discuss the legacy Biden leaves. "A Retrospective on the Biden Administration's Foreign Policy" https://the307.substack.com/p/a-retrospective-on-the-biden-administrationsSubstack...
2025-01-1355 minZipcode ZeroThe State of U.S. Foreign Policy with Connor EcholsConnor Echols is the managing editor of NonZero. Connor came to NonZero by way of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, where he worked as a reporter covering global conflicts, the arms trade, and other fun stuff. His work has also appeared in the New Arab, the Intercept, and Injustice Watch, among other outlets. Based in Washington, DC, Connor writes about the people and ideas that drive American foreign policy. Today we talk about the current situation in Ukraine - including the impact of President Biden's decision to approve Ukraine's use of long raise missiles into Russia...
2024-11-191h 08Zipcode ZeroFive Reasons the Democrats LostDonald Trump and the Republican Party pulled off a pretty remarkable win on Tuesday. Not only did Trump sweep almost every swing state and clinch a popular vote win, he made substantial gains or outright victories with almost every demographic group in the country.How did Trump do it? Or to put it another way, how did Democrats fuck this up?There are a lot of different explanations being bantered - so allow me to jump in with my take. I think it largely comes down to five key issues:The Economy
2024-11-141h 02Zipcode ZeroElection Special with Michael BaharaeenMichael Baharaeen is the chief political analyst at The Liberal Patriot Substack as well as writer of the Checks and Balances Substack. He's recently published two posts on things to look out for this election, including major trends and key races, which you can find at: https://www.liberalpatriot.com/p/the-trends-im-watching-during-electionMichael and I delve into the significance of Ann Selzer's polling, the evolving gender gap among young voters, the impact of class and cultural issues on voting behavior, and the shifting dynamics of racial depolarization. The conversation also touches on predictions for key s...
2024-11-051h 04Zipcode ZeroGaza, Israel and the United States - with Zachary FosterDr. Zachary Foster is a historian of Palestine, having gotten his PhD in Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University. He’s a distinguished fellow at the Rutgers Center for Security, Race and Rights. He also runs the PalestineNexus.com, which offers an invaluable newsletter, accessible research and even courses you can enroll to learn more. He returns to Zipcode Zero to talk about where things stand in Gaza and the historical context needed to understand the present conflict. WebsitePalestineNexus.comTwitter@_ZachFosterChapters
2024-10-301h 19Zipcode ZeroSean Dempsey Returns! A libertarian perspective on the electionSean Dempsey is an acclaimed author, entrepreneur and Libertarian Party activist. In this conversation, Sean Dempsey discusses his background in the Libertarian Party, his views on the current political landscape, and the moral framework of libertarianism. He expresses disenchantment with the political choices available, particularly in the context of the upcoming elections. Dempsey emphasizes the importance of free speech and the dangers of censorship, particularly in relation to recent political events. He critiques both major political parties for their roles in curtailing individual liberties and discusses the insidious nature of corporate cronyism in America. The conversation also t...
2024-10-271h 41Zipcode ZeroState of the Race(s) with Clinton FriedrichsClinton Friedrichs is a former Republican Hill staffer who worked for Representative Will Hurt (R-TX), Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE). He joins Zipcode Zero to talk about his perspective on the presidential and down ballot elections.Topics include: - JD Vance and a (possibly) changing GOP- Kamala Harris's strategy and vision vs. that of Donald Trump- The impact of immigration- Races to look out for in Ohio and Texas- Possible election outcomes in Congress and what that means for either candidate's legislative agenda...
2024-10-1952 minZipcode ZeroAll About Germany with James Hawes The Federal Republic of Germany is a country with a long and rich history. It’s a country that is best known in the West as central to the dominant geopolitical struggles of the 20th century – namely the two World Wars and the Cold War. Today, it is one of the largest economies in the world and the economic powerhouse of Europe – having risen from the ashes of destruction and an artificial division that lasted nearly 50 years. Or was it artificial division? Was it perhaps instead the case that the fault lines within the state we know today as...
2024-08-141h 20Zipcode ZeroTim Walz and the state of Presidential Politics with Michael BaharaeenYesterday Minnesota governor Tim Walz was announced as Kamala Harris’s running mate for the Democratic ticket in the 2024 presidential election. To discuss that pick, and the state of the race, I’m joined today by Michael Baharaeen, chief political analyst at The Liberal Patriot Substack as well as writer of the Checks and Balances Substack.Michael and I discuss the Walz selection, key issues animating the race, what to look for in the House and Senate and what reforms we might like to see in the political process.If you like the show...
2024-08-0758 minZipcode ZeroPresidential Debate Special with Sean DempseyDonald Trump vs. Joe Biden. Who will win?Sean Dempsey is dedicated libertarian stalwart and party member from the great state of New Hampshire. As a stalwart leftist (me) and dedicated libertarian (Sean) we breakdown the first 2024 presidential debate. God help us all. Show Info-----Twitter@KevinAMaley-----EmailZipcodeZeroPodcast@gmail.com -----MusicUrban Deer Hunt: https://linktr.ee/urbandeerhunt
2024-06-281h 57
The Bradenton Times PodcastEpisode 143: Commissioner George KruseThis week, Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse joins Mitch and Dawn to discuss the upcoming vote on impact fees, as well as Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge becoming his new opponent in the upcoming District 7 Republican primary.
2024-06-051h 17
The Bradenton Times PodcastEpisode 130: Sunshine WeekIn celebration of Sunshine Week, Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman discuss TBT's ongoing efforts to secure public records from the county regarding the possible misuse of staff resources, as well as Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge's talk at a Manatee Patriots meeting on Tuesday.
2024-03-1351 minZipcode ZeroThe New York Times' W.J. Hennigan on the Risk of Nuclear War“Today, every inhabitant of this planet must contemplate the day when this planet may no longa be habitable. Every man, woman and child lives under a nuclear sword of Damocles, hanging by the slenderest of threads, capable of being cut at any moment by accident or miscalculation or by madness. " - John F. Kennedy, 1961For over half a century, from the end of the Second World War to the turn of the millennium, avoiding nuclear war has been a key pillar of American foreign policy – guided by arms agreements, communication and common sense.But...
2024-03-1257 minZipcode ZeroRyan Grim on "The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution"Today’s guest is Ryan Grim, author of the new book “The Squad – AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution”. Ryan Grim is the Intercept’s Washington bureau chief and cohost of the show Counter Points. He was previously the DC bureau chief for HuffPost, where we led a team that won a Pulitzer Prize. Grim has been a staff reporter for Politico and the Washington City Paper as well as a contributor to MSNBC and The Young Turks. He’s the author of the books We’ve Got People: From Jesse Jackson to Alexandria Ocasi...
2023-12-2044 minZipcode ZeroOn Israel and Palestine with Historian Zach FosterWe’re now in two months of the Israel-Gaza War and after a brief ceasefire, the fighting has erupted again. I think its hard to understand this current conflict without understanding the history of Israel and Palestine, and how it led to where we are today To help with that understanding, today’s guest is Dr Zachary Foster Zach is a historian of Palestine, having gotten his PhD in Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University. He’s a distinguished fellow at the Rutgers Center for Security, Race and Rights...
2023-12-071h 19Zipcode ZeroU.S. Foreign Policy with Matt DussForeign policy is all over the news these days as wars rage from The Middle East to Eastern Europe. To help get a better sense of those issues, as well as what a better, more values based U.S. Foreign Policy could look like, I am joined today by Matt Duess. Matt is the Executive Vice President at the Center for International Foreign Policy. In the past Matt has served as a visiting scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, he served as a foreign policy advisor to Senator Bernie Sanders, he was president of the F...
2023-12-0445 minZipcode ZeroOn Politics and America with Congressman Mike CapuanoToday’s guest is former Congressman Mike Capuano, who represented Massachuetts’s 7th Congressional District from 1999 to 2019. I pick Mike’s brain on a wide range of issues, including, of course, Israel and Gaza, Ukraine, what he thinks of Matt Gaetz’s demands, whether or not we should abolish the Senate and what he thinks of an old proposal to combine Boston, Cambridge and SomervilleThis Thanksgiving I’m thankful for all you listeners and your ability to follow, like and share the show. We’re coming up on our annual t-shirt contest which I’m excited to sh...
2023-11-2154 minZipcode ZeroOn Liberals and Liberalism Robert Kuttner In an economy with steady growth, low unemployment and core inflation down to 3.2%, why do so many Americans say that the Biden Administration has left them worse off economically? How is Trump winning or tied with voters under 30? And why are the Democrats, once the party of the common man, continuing to lose the support the working class, not just among white voters but increasingly among non-white voters? To discuss those questions and more, I’m joined today by Robert Kuttner. Robert a journalist, writer and scholar - is a co-founder and co-editor of The American...
2023-11-1555 min
The Bradenton Times PodcastEpisode 114: Kevin WrightThis week, former chair of the Manatee County Republican Liberty Caucus Kevin Wright joins TBT's Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman to discuss his experience of being made a pariah by the development cartel for the sin of attempting to hold the Republicans he supported for the Manatee County Commission accountable to their campaign promises.
2023-11-081h 14Zipcode ZeroHow Elites Ate the Social Justice Movement with Freddie deBoerOver the last decade we’ve seen the rise of a wide range of social justice movements, from Occupy Wall Street to Me Too to Black Lives Matter. Where are those movements now and what impact have they had? In his new book “How the Elites Ate the Social Justice Movement” Freddie DeBoer explores these questions. Freddie argues that in the digital age, social movements flare up but then lose steam through a lack of tangible goals, the inherent moderating effects of our established institutions and political parties, and the lack of any real grassroots movement in contemp...
2023-10-2552 minZipcode ZeroA View from the West Bank with Dalia HatuqaOn October 7, Israel suffered a brutal attack as Hamas militants from Gaza rampaged across the south, massacring up to 1,500 Jews and taking 200 more captive.Israel’s response has been to unleash a massive bombing campaign on the Gaza strip, home to 2.2 million people who have nowhere to go to escape the carnage. As of this recording, the bombardment of Gaza continues, with thousands dead and up to a million people displaced in what has become a complete humanitarian catastrophe. To get perspective on what is going on, yesterday I spoke to Dalia Hatuqa, a jo...
2023-10-1847 min
The Point of It AllAll Politics With Kevin MaleyI love following politics. I like the back and forth between elected officials, and watching democracy in action. But I've made a concerted effort not to make my podcast all about politics because that'd be taking the easy way out, and no one wants to listen to a podcast about saving Democracy on every episode any way. However, we are at time in our country's story where voter apathy could have long lasting effects on our future. I want to cover political topics that will drive more people to the polls, or encourage more folks to take a part i...
2023-10-161h 04Zipcode ZeroThe State of Republican Politics with Taylor SvehlakWhile all eyes were on Congress this week, the Republican presidential primary continued to unfold across the country. I’ve found that primary a little bizarre and a little boring – especially the last debate. With Trump ahead by 40 or 50 points it seems like the race is already over. But I’ve been wrong before.To bring in some outside perspective, today’s guest is Taylor Svehlak – a friend of the show. Taylor is a gun rights advocate and an old school conservative, though a classical liberal in the tradition of Adam Smith and John Stuart Mill. Taylor and I disc...
2023-10-0652 minZipcode ZeroCovering U.S. Foreign Policy with Liam CosgroveLiam Cosgrove is a DC-based correspondent for The Grayzone, an independent news website dedicated to original investigative journalism and analysis on politics and empire. With much of the mainstream media being pretty aggressively pro-war in its coverage of Ukraine, Liam has stood out for pressing both the Administration as well as Members of Congress on the conflict in a way that tries to get to the deeper truth of what is going on. We talk about Liam’s career trajectory and what it’s like to be the odd man out at these briefings, the Ukrain...
2023-09-2453 minZipcode ZeroLabor, Class and Politics with Michael ValdesMichael Valdes is an IBEW Journey Level Inside Wireman. He joins the show to talk about the UAW strike, class issues in America, how politicians of both sides view the working class generally and labor unions in particular, and what gives him hope for moving forward. -----Twitter@michael_valdes@kevinamaley-----EmailZipcodeZeroPodcast@gmail.com -----MusicUrban Deer Hunt: https://linktr.ee/urbandeerhuntShow Info-----Twitter@KevinAMaley-----E...
2023-09-181h 20
Beauty and the BizBorn in Iran but Made in America — with Kevin Sadati, DO📅 Schedule your free 30-min strategy call with Catherine ⚙️ Restart your practice in 7 days ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Hello, and welcome to Beauty and the Biz where we talk about the business and marketing side of plastic surgery, and how Kevin Sadati, MD was born in Iran but 'made' in America. I'm your host, Catherine Maley, author of Your Aesthetic Practice – What your patients are saying, as well as consultant to plastic surgeons, to get them more patients and more profits. Now, today's episode is called "Born in Iran but Made in America — with Kevin Sadati, DO"....
2023-09-1558 minZipcode ZeroPurpose and Pain with Jasmine PettrossIn her book "Faith Defeated My Pain" , Jasmine Pettross describes her journey from being diagnosed with cancer at a young age, to struggling to find meaning in her suffering, to finding purpose in her pain and a path forward in life. As she says in her book "No matter the hardships that are faced in life, the time it takes to heal and face situations that you have no control over only makes you resilient."You can find her book on Amazon or Barnes and Noble-----MusicUrban Deer Hunt: https://l...
2023-09-1251 minZipcode ZeroUnderstanding UAPs with Robert PowellRobert Powell is a co-founder of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies, a non-profit, in September 2017. The purpose of the organization is the scientific study of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. Affiliation with the organization is open to all individuals with a background in science, the military, or law enforcement.Powell has a BS degree in Chemistry and is a former collegiate debater. He has 28 years experience in engineering management in the semiconductor industry. While working at Advanced Micro Devices, Robert has taken numerous internal courses related to device physics, design of experiments and statistical analysis. He helped Advanced Mi...
2023-08-1645 minZipcode ZeroThe Unraveling Covid Consensus with Dr. Justin Kinney and Dr. Yanna LambrinidouJustin B. Kinney is an Associate Professor in the Simons Center for Quantitative Biology at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. He received a Ph.D. in Physics from Princeton University in 2008, is a co-author on >40 journal articles, and serves as project leader on two National Institutes of Health research grants. His lab has developed widely-used research methods, including methods that are now used to understand the effects of mutations present in variants of SARS-CoV-2.Twitter: @jbkinneyYanna Lambrinidou, PhD is Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society at Virginia...
2023-08-051h 09Zipcode ZeroWhere Things Stand in Ukraine with George BeebeGeorge Beebe spent more than two decades in government as an intelligence analyst, diplomat, and policy advisor, including as director of the CIA’s Russia analysis, director of the CIA’s Open Source Center, and as a staff advisor on Russia matters to Vice President Cheney. His book, The Russia Trap: How Our Shadow War with Russia Could Spiral into Nuclear Catastrophe (St. Martin’s Press, 2019), warned how the United States and Russia could stumble into a dangerous military confrontation. Prior to joining QI, George was Vice President and Director of Studies at the Center for the National Interest and be...
2023-07-281h 01
The Bradenton Times PodcastEpisode 98: Dawn KittermanTBT Editor Mitch Maley is joined this week by investigative reporter Dawn Kitterman to discuss her reporting on the "newsletter" incident regarding Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, as well as the state attorney's decision in the DUI case of Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse.
2023-06-281h 05Zipcode ZeroWelcome to the Gun Show with Taylor SvehlakA fierce proponent of the right to keep and bear arms, Taylor Svehlak is a longtime gun-rights advocate, and briefly served as Director of Communications for a three-letter pro-gun advocacy group (not that one). In his spare time he is also an amateur firearms collector and gunsmith. In the past, he has worked on campaigns for a variety of conservative candidates across the local, state, and federal landscape. Currently, Taylor works in the world of public affairs and corporate communications, where he helps clients across a wide range of fields address a litany of unique problems. ...
2023-04-191h 19Zipcode ZeroAdventures in Travel with Wandering EarlDerek Earl Baron aka "Wandering Earl" left home in 1999 for what was supposed to be a three month post-graduation trip to Southeast Asia and has essentially been traveling the world non-stop ever since.He has been to over 130 countries on six continents living a life of adventure that many people dream of. He’s learned Spanish in Mexico, been kicked out of Romania, acted in a Bollywood tv show, kidnapped in Bangladesh and made friendships all over the planet. Website: www.wanderingearl.comTour website: www.wanderingearltours.comFa...
2023-04-011h 00Zipcode ZeroRevealing the Ripper with John SchadCritically acclaimed author John Schad joins the podcast to speak on his forthcoming book "Jack the Ripper: Revealed". Schad grew up fascinated by stories of Jack the Ripper and his murder streak across Victorian London. After spending nearly a decade immersed in research, he has published his findings on the true identity of the world's most notorious serial killer. What he has to say may surprise you.Twitter handleAuthor: @johnschadBook Websitehttps://www.ripperrevealed.com (under construction)MusicUrban Deer Hunt: https://lin...
2023-03-291h 23
The Bradenton Times PodcastEpisode 77: Dawn KittermanTBT investigative reporter Dawn Kitterman joins editor Mitch Maley to discuss updates on the legal woes of three Manatee County Commissioners: Kevin Van Ostenbridge entering a pre-trial intervention after getting caught stealing; George Kruse's effort to have body cam footage from an accident for which he is charged with DUI thrown out; and Vanessa Baugh's efforts to settle ethics violations related to "Vaccinegate."
2023-01-2047 minZipcode ZeroUnderstanding Ukraine with Alex MitchellWhat's going on with Ukraine? The Institute for the Study of War's Alex Mitchell joins Zipcode Zero to give an update on the war, Putin's strategy, what the U.S.'s role is and what we can expect to happen this winter.Alexander Mitchell is the director of external relations at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), where he is responsible for the planning, management and execution of strategic communications efforts that support and advance ISW’s research, analysis, and other core mission objectives.Alexander has over a decade of public af...
2022-12-2357 minZipcode ZeroParsing Politics with David PlotzDavid Plotz is the CEO of City Cast, a network of daily local news podcasts in cities around the country - also accompanied by a daily email newsletter that keeps you in the know about what’s happening in your community. Currently available in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Salt Lake, Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, DC, Philly, Boise, Portland, Madison – and in other cities soon, City Cast is the smartest, easiest way to connect with the place you live and love. You can find it wherever you download politics and at CityCast.fmDavid has worked in digital media...
2022-12-0747 minZipcode ZeroCancel Culture with Norm FinkelsteinNorman Finkelstein is an American political scientist, activist, former professor, and author. His primary fields of research are the Israeli–Palestinian conflict and the politics of the Holocaust. He is a graduate of Binghamton University and received his Ph.D. in political science at Princeton University. In the year 2020, Norman Finkelstein was named the fifth most influential political scientist in the world.He is the author of many books that have been translated into 60 foreign editions, including The Holocaust Industry, He is currently writing a book tentatively titled, I'll Burn That Bridge When I Get To It.
2022-11-301h 19Zipcode ZeroSCOTUS Talk with Dahlia LithwickDahlia Lithwick is a senior editor at Slate and, in that capacity, has been writing their Supreme Court Dispatches and Jurisprudence columns since 1999. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Harper’s, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, The New Republic, and Commentary. Lithwick hosts Amicus, Slate’s award-winning biweekly podcast about the law and the Supreme Court. In 2018 Lithwick received the American Constitution Society’s Progressive Champion Award, and the Hillman Prize for Opinion and Analysis. Lithwick won a 2013 National Magazine Award for her columns on the Affordable Care Act. She was inducted into the Ame...
2022-11-2257 minZipcode ZeroEntrepreneurship with Abdul MukatiAbdul Mukati is an entrepreneur and digital nomad. He has built businesses from a young age, suffered set backs and come back from it all stronger than ever. Today he joins us from Thailand to share how he built his life and offers insights to those who want to get ahead. You can follow Abdul on Instagram: @TravelBoundCoupleMusic by Urban Deer HuntFollow me @KevinAMaley and subscribe to the Zipcode Zero substack (for free!) https://kevinmaley.substack.com/Show Info-----Twitter@KevinAMaley
2022-11-161h 12Zipcode ZeroElection Night Special with Jake MorgensternTo celebrate the midterm elections, Zipcode Zero invited Jake Morgenstern on to share reactions and analysis as results came in Tuesday night. In this episode we discuss:* Initial thoughts on what unfolded Tuesday* Predictions for what the results will mean for the next two years in Washington* Who Democrats should run in 2024* And what current Supreme Court Case Moore v. Harper could mean for elections moving forwardShow Info-----Twitter@KevinAMaley-----EmailZipcodeZeroPodcast@gmail.com -----...
2022-11-091h 12Zipcode ZeroUnderstanding the Economy with Dean BakerDean Baker co-founded CEPR in 1999. His areas of research include housing and macroeconomics, intellectual property, Social Security, Medicare and European labor markets. He is the author of several books, including Rigged: How Globalization and the Rules of the Modern Economy Were Structured to Make the Rich Richer. His blog, “Beat the Press,” provides commentary on economic reporting. He received his B.A. from Swarthmore College and his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Michigan. Music by Urban Deer Hunt: https://linktr.ee/urbandeerhuntShow Info-----Twitter@Kevi...
2022-11-0158 min
Live 4 SportsNBA Offseason (So Far)Adam and Bodry make yet another appearance as we discuss the wild start to the NBA offseason so far. We take a look at some of the more important free agent deals so far and give our takes, along with what we think are some of the best deals and worst deals handed out so far. Plus with the crazy Kevin Durant news out of Brooklyn, we take a look at some potential destinations and packages for both him and Kyrie Irving.
2022-07-061h 08
The Dudes in Hyperspace PodcastEp 12: “That Yoda Guy” Nick Maley talks Star Wars, Highlander and moviemaking + the Dudes review 2019In anticipation of the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the Dudes welcome Emmy-nominated makeup and special effects artist Nick Maley to the show! Nick has worked on dozens of films throughout his 40-year career, most notably Superman, Highlander, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Krull among others. Nick was also a member of the creature/makeup team for Star Wars and one of the lead designers for the original Yoda puppet as seen in The Empire Strikes Back. Nick is presently semi-retired and living in the Caribbean where he runs the wildly...
2019-12-131h 07
Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastBasketball Australia's Paul Maley talks USA Vs Boomers, NZNBL and dissolving SEABL With Basketball Australia in the media heavily over the past twelve months with the Boomers "basketbrawl" in the Philippines, bringing Team USA to Australia to face the Boomers in two sell-out games, choosing to dissolve the SEABL and recently deciding to block Australian teams from playing in the NZ NBL Paul Maley, Executive General Manager Basketball at Basketball Australia joins the podcast to give clarity to some of these events from the past 6 months. Get 20% off custom designed uniforms with promo code HOOPLA20 from CA Sports Get 5% off NBA tickets with promo code HOOPLA5 from U...
2019-07-1050 min
Critical DrinkingCritical Drinking 76: The Snowman, Top 5 Serial Killer MoviesIn this episode, we watch The Snowman and talk about our Top 5 Serial Killer Movies. Spoiler alert, this movie isn't bad... it's terrible. Tune in to hear why our tone changed after watching this movie. Enjoy!
2017-12-1900 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 75: Twister, Top 5 Natural Disaster MoviesIn this episode, in honor of all the natural disasters going on around us, we watch Twister and talk about our Top 5 Natural Disaster movies. Now, we also experience a disaster while recording too... the power goes out! OK, so not a disaster, but it did cause us to drink way more beer than we anticipated. For this, we hope you will forgive applaud us.
2017-09-2400 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 74: R.I.P.D., Top 5 Box Office BombsIn this episode, joined by special guest John Hagler, we watch R.I.P.D. and talk Top 5 Box Office Bombs. This is a long one, but when you get a couple beers in us you know how much we like to talk...
2017-06-1000 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 73: Solaris, Top 5 Stranded in Space MoviesIn this episode, we're joined by Mike from Austin (for some of it), and we watch 1972's Solaris. Many claim it's one of the best scifi movies ever made, pioneering and groundbreaking... we're not quite sure it holds up. We then talk about our Top 5 Stranded in Space Movies. Check it out!
2017-02-1700 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 72: The Purge, Top 5 Movies you're glad aren't real life (but it'd be kinda cool if they were)In this episode, we watch The Purge, then, joined by a special guest, we discuss our Top 5 movies we're glad aren't real life (but it'd be kinda cool if they were). Check out what we're glad we can't do, but maybe would if we could.
2016-07-2200 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 71: Over the Top, Top 5 Obscure Sports MoviesIn this episode, we watch Over the Top and talk about our Top 5 Obscure Sports Movies. We also drink America and get deep into our theories about the Stallone movie universe.
2016-05-2600 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 70: Heat, Top 5 Movie ShootoutsIn this episode, joined by a special guest, we watch Heat (cue Jim Gaffigan joke) and discuss our Top 5 Movie Shootouts. We're back after 11 months! We've let you down, and we're sorry.... It won't will probably happen again.
2015-11-2400 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 69: Edison Force, Top 5 Movies under 10% on Rotten TomatoesIn this episode, we watch the awesomely bad Edison Force, and discuss our Top 5 Movies Under 10% on Rotten Tomatoes. We also discuss our Top 5 movies of the year.
2014-12-2100 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 68: Tropic Thunder, Top 5 Movies Directed by ActorsAFTER A YEAR, we're back in the saddle. In this episode, we watch Tropic Thunder and discuss our Top 5 Movies Directed by Actors. Help us shake the rust off and listen up!
2014-09-0900 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 67: Enter The Void, Top 5 Mindf*cksIn this episode, we watch Gaspar Noe's Enter The Void, and discuss our Top 5 Mindf*cks. This movie really does a number on us, tune in to hear how.
2013-09-1400 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 66: Don't Look Now, Top 5 Worst EndingsIn this episode, we watch 1973's Don't Look Now and discuss our Top 5 Worst Endings. This movie has been said to have a great ending. It's also been said to have an awful ending. Ebert thought the movie was fantastic. Do we? Listen up and find out.
2013-07-1300 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 65: Battle Royale, Top 5 GorefestsIn this episode, joined by original co-host Ryan, we watch the Japanese import Battle Royale and discuss our Top 5 Gorefests. This movie clearly set the stage for the Hunger Games trilogy, but what did we think? Listen in to find out, and then let us know what YOU think.
2013-06-2400 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 64: Scarface, Top 5 Movies Douchebags LoveIn this episode, we watch Scarface and discuss our Top 5 Movies Douchebags Love. Tony Montana might hang on more douchebag's walls than anyone in history. Tune in and listen to us take him down a peg.
2013-02-1600 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 63: Dune, Top 5 Movies Set in the FutureIn this episode, we watch David Lynch's Dune, and discuss our Top 5 Movies Set in the Future! We also create a new wrinkle in the Can't Touch This List, and do plenty of drinking, making up for our time away. Kick back, relax, and enjoy as we drink beer, watch movies, and talk about them.
2013-01-2000 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 62: The Boondock Saints, Top 5 Movie DuosIn this episode, joined by Coach Kroen and the original co-host, the Jedi, we watch The Boondock Saints and discuss our Top 5 Movie Duos. The two guest hosts bring their drinking A-games, which makes it a great ep.
2012-10-1500 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 61: Point Break, Top 5 Undercover Cop MoviesIn this episode, we watch Point Break, and then discuss our Top 5 Undercover Cop Movies. The 50 year storm is coming, listen, then let us know what you think on facebook.
2012-07-0900 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 60: Road House, Top 5 Movie Bar FightsIn this episode, we watch Road House! We talk about our Top 5 Movie Bar Fights! And we drink Brass Monkeys!!! It gets a little crazy, but in a good way of course. Listen to the episode, get over to facebook and tell us what you think, and tell you're friends to like us too! I know they will.
2012-05-2600 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 59: Return of the Jedi, Top 5 Movies with One-Armed CharactersIn this episode, we watch Return of the Jedi in honor of the return of Jedi Maley! Ryan is back! And the Top 5 we discuss is a great one, courtesy of Ryan: Top 5 Movies with One-Armed Characters.
2012-05-2000 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 58: Downfall, Top 5 Nazi MoviesIn this episode, we watch Downfall, and discuss our Top 5 Nazi Movies. Oh yeah, real lighthearted stuff, right? Well, we try livening it up a little bit with some music by Childish Gambino (Donald Glover). Take a listen!
2012-04-2500 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 57: City of Men, Top 5 South/Central American MoviesIn this episode, continuing our trip Around the World, we watch City of Men and discuss our Top 5 South/Central American movies. Take a listen!
2012-04-1700 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 56: Drive, Top 5 Driving MoviesIn this episode, we watch Drive and discuss our Top 5 Driving Movies. Quiet Ryan in full effect. Check it out and tell us what you think by posting on our Facebook page.
2012-03-1700 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 55: Delicatessen, Top 5 Favorite French FilmsIn this episode, we watch the French film Delicatessen and discuss our Top 5 Favorite French Films. Check out the episode and let us know what you think! Also, hit up our facebook page and vote in our newest poll!
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2012-02-2700 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 54: The Lady Vanishes, Top 5 Psychological ThrillersIn this episode, we watch Hitchcock's 1938 thriller The Lady Vanishes. We talk about what we thought of it, and then discuss our Top 5 Psychological Thrillers. Take a listen and let us know what you think!
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2012-02-1800 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 53: Saving Silverman, Top 5 Rescue MoviesCRITICAL DRINKING IS BACK! Same old co-host, just a new co-host. Tyler Kasupski joins the crew! His movie knowledge is sensational, so he should be a good fit!
In this episode, we review Saving Silverman, and discuss our Top 5 Rescue Movies. Check it out! Then check out our facebook page and let us know what you think of the new duo!
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2012-02-1200 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 52: The Italian Job, Top 5 Heist MoviesIn this episode, we watch the original Italian Job and discuss our Top 5 Heist Movies. The Michael Caine accent is overflowing in this ep! Just the way Ryan likes it.
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2011-04-3000 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 51: Children of Men, Top 5 Long TakesIn this episode, we watch Children of Men and discuss our Top 5 Long Takes. This is one of the more "film-y" lists we've done, but don't worry, there are still plenty of tasteless jokes. Tune in and let us know what you think.
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2011-04-0800 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 50: Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, Top 5 Favorite CameosIn this episode, we watch one of our faves, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle with commentary. We then discuss our Top 5 Favorite Cameos, and also race to see who can finish a 12 pack first.
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2011-03-2700 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 49: Adaptation, Top 5 Most Hated Movie CharactersIn this episode, we're joined by Lenny, and watch Adaptation and discuss our Top 5 Most Hated Movie Characters. We have some audio issues we couldn't get rid of in this episode, so bear with us.
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2011-03-1700 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 48: Austin Powers, Top 5 Parody MoviesIn this episode, we watch Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and discuss our Top 5 Parody Movies. Our one rule is these have to be parodies of movies or movie genres, and you have to be able to point them out. Ryan also challenges Kevin to shotgun a pounder every 8 minutes during the Top 5 segment. Listen in to see if he completes it.
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2011-03-0800 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 47: D2: The Mighty Ducks, Top 5 Movies From Your ChildhoodIn this episode, joined by our resident hockey expert Josh Mannion, we watch D2: The Mighty Ducks and then discuss our Top 5 Movies From Your Childhood. This episode brought us back to the good ol' days.
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2011-02-2200 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 46: Saving Private Ryan, Top 5 Biggest Oscar UpsetsIn this episode, joined by Jake Speicher, we watch Saving Private Ryan and we talk Oscars! Not only do we give you our Oscar predictions for this year, but we also discuss our Top 5 Biggest Oscar Upsets.
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2011-02-0800 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 45: The Social Network, Top 5 Movie ScoresIn this episode, Ryan is back! We watch The Social Network and discuss our Top 5 Movie Scores. These are our faves, because a "best of" list can be found on Wikipedia under Oscar winners for best score. Also, no John Williams in this list. That would be too easy...
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2011-01-2400 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 44: Strange Brew, Top 5 Movie DrunksIn this episode, Ryan is under the weather, but Allen is here to take his place, we watch Strange Brew and discuss our Top 5 Movie Drunks. Not sure what's been going on with the mic's, they aren't syncing. I tried my best to fix it, but they get off every once and a while. We'll work on this going forward.
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2011-01-1800 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 43: Inception, Top 5 Best / Favorite Movies of 2010In this episode, we wrap up our first year of recording by watching Inception and discussing both our Top 5 Best and Top 5 Favorite Movies of 2010. Let us know what you think, and Happy New Year! Cheers.
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2010-12-3100 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 42: A Christmas Story, Top 5 Favorite Christmas MoviesIn this episode, joined by both Matty C and Jerrohn, we watch the classic A Christmas Story and discuss our Top 5 Favorite Christmas Movies. It's a long one, but a good one.
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2010-12-2300 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 41: Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom, Top 5 Movies that Make You SquirmIn this episode, we watch the controversial and disturbing Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom and discuss our Top 5 Movies that Make You Squirm. Will this movie make our lists? You'll have to listen to find out. Or just look at the Top 5 page...
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2010-12-1300 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 40: The Expendables, Top 5 Sylvester Stallone MoviesIn this episode, we harken back to the days of The Expendables Tournament and watch The Expendables! Then, naturally, we discuss our Top 5 Sylvester Stallone movies.
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2010-12-0400 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 39: 8 Mile, Top 5 Movies Starring RappersIn this episode, joined by Matt Kroen, we watch 8 Mile and go over our Top 5 Movies Starring Rappers. 2 rules: they had to be actively rapping when the movie was made, and they had to star in a leading role.
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2010-11-2800 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 38: Reservoir Dogs, Top 5 Favorite DirectorsIn this episode, we watch Reservoir Dogs and talk about our Top 5 Favorite Directors. We also look at the poll results and get to some of your feedback.
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2010-11-1300 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 37: The Basketball Diaries, Top 5 Basketball MoviesIn this episode, we watch The Basketball Diaries, and discuss our Top 5 Basketball Movies. Tune in to the Top 5, it's surprising...
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2010-11-0600 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 36: The Shining, Top 5 Scariest MoviesIn this episode, we wrap up Horror Month by watching The Shining and discussing our Top 5 Scariest Movies. Different movies are scary to different people, so we discuss the 5 scariest according to us, and why we think they're scary.
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2010-10-3100 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 35: Paranormal Activity, Top 5 Ghost/Paranormal MoviesIn this episode, joined by Jake Speicher, it's the third week of Horror Month! We watch Paranormal Activity and discuss our Top 5 Ghost/Paranormal Movies.
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2010-10-1700 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 34: Dead Snow, Top 5 Zombie MoviesIn this episode, joined by Matty C, we watch the Norwegian zombie flick Dead Snow, and discuss our Top 5 Zombie Movies.
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2010-10-1000 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 33: Let The Right One In, Top 5 Vampire MoviesIn this episode, we watch the Swedish vampire film Let The Right One In. We also discuss our Top 5 Vampire Movies. This starts Horror Month! Let's go!
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2010-10-0200 minCritical DrinkingCritical Drinking 32: The Aviator, Top 5 Martin Scorsese MoviesIn this episode, we watch The Aviator, a movie Ryan and Kevin have never seen, and then discuss our Top 5 Martin Scorsese movies. The man is a legend, but which one of his classics will end up on top? Listen and find out.
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