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Black Sheep and Bad Apples85 AI: Facts, Fantasy And FoiblesLoren, Sam and Terry sit down to discuss what AI is, how it works, how AI creates fantasies and false realities, how the AI market has impacted the global economy, and they speculate about what would happen if the AI market collapsed.
2025-09-291h 53Black Sheep and Bad Apples84 The Sound of FreedomLoren, Shawn and Sam discuss Tim Ballard and the Sound of Freedom. Due to the nature of this topic, there are discussions of sexual misconduct, as such, a trigger warning has been issued for this episode.
2025-08-251h 26Black Sheep and Bad Apples83 John Brinkley Pt.3 – Goat Gland DoctorIn the third and final installment of the Dr. Brinkley series, Loren, Shawn and Sam discuss Brinkley’s continued rise to fame and glory. They also discuss the many, many people Brinkley harmed along the way, and check in on his radio tower, which becomes problematic. They discuss how much money he makes, his attempt at working in government, and finally see the man fall from power.For video of the podcast, check out Patreon.com/blacksheepandbadapples
2025-07-141h 56
Millionaire UniversityFrom Baking to Big Business: Sweet Loren’s Journey to 35,000+ Stores | Loren Castle#487 What if your love for a sweet treat could bring you sweet success? In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, entrepreneur Loren Castle shares how she built Sweet Loren’s into the #1 natural cookie dough brand in the country — all without compromising on ingredients or flavor. From testing recipes at NYC farmers markets to landing in Whole Foods with no packaged product, Loren walks us through the scrappy early days, the seven-month search for a factory, and the leap into major retailers like Kroger and Publix. She opens up about scaling to 35,000+ stores, building the right team, navigating supply chai...
2025-07-0730 minBlack Sheep and Bad Apples82 John Brinkley Pt.2 - Goat Gland DoctorIn this episode, the guys dive into part two on the goat-testicle implanting doctors. This episode examines Brinkley's growing influence, as evidenced by just... everyone in the world wanting goat ball surgery, as well as Brinkley's behavior while drunk, a little bit on his altruism, and Brinkley's position as a pioneer in talk radio.
2025-06-231h 21Black Sheep and Bad Apples81 John Brinkley Pt.1 - Goat Gland DoctorIn this episode, Loren tells Shawn and Sam about John R. Brinkley, the con-man who starts his career of fake doctoring by attending shady schools, traveling around in medical circuses and skipping town on all of his debts, all while discovering his medical passion of inserting animal parts into humans.
2025-06-021h 41Black Sheep and Bad Apples80 Scattershot: The News - Prosperous Racism, Bit Of India/Pakistan Conflict, Fyre 2... F**king Sucks?In this episode, Sam and Loren sit down to discuss the news. They begin with Shiloh Hendrix, a woman who is about to make $750K for yelling the "n-word" at a child, and move on to discuss the Pakistan-India conflict and the tech used, and they finish with discussing Fyre Festival, the most anticipated luxury festival that never was, and never will be.
2025-05-191h 38Black Sheep and Bad Apples79 A CRISIS IN MASCULINITY: Are Men Okay?In this episode, Loren and Sam discuss masculinity and how it relates to the newest trend in the male world being "eyelashes are feminine," Fox News Host Jesse Watters' ideas around milkshakes, straws, and soup, and a TikTok trend of face-hammering, leg-lengtheners and LooksMaxxing.Sources;Manfluencing/Eyelash cutting;https://www.buzzfeed.com/alanavalko/men-shaving-eyelashes-trend Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@billybeebaddestbitch/video/7460426663302630661?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.tiktok.com/@billybeebaddestbitch/video/7461080721986243845?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pchttps://www.tiktok.com/@ferhat.ceylan3/video/7466121698467728661
2025-04-201h 00Black Sheep and Bad ApplesUNLOCKED PATREON EPISODE; Scattershot: The News - Banned Words, Hands Off!, New MoviesIn this unlocked Patreon episode, Loren, Shawn and Sam discuss the words that, if used by states, could lead to the Feds withdrawing funding from those states, the Hands Off! protests, and they try to leave the episode on a bright(er) note by discussing upcoming movies... and Boston Jesus.For more BS+BA extras, check out www.patreon.com/BlackSheepandBadApples
2025-04-071h 25Black Sheep and Bad Apples78 The Power of DawnIn this episode, Shawn tells Loren and Sam about Paul Andrecola, the inventor of Dawn's liquid dish soap.For the video version of this episode and others, visit patreon.com/BlackSheepandBadApples .
2025-03-232h 12
On the NBA BeatOn the NBA Beat Ep. 191: "Charlie Hustle" Book Special With Keith O'BrienNew York Times bestselling author Keith O'Brien, author of the widely acclaimed Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball, joins the show. Enjoy!Here are some highlights –9:32-11:24: “From a process standpoint, what the records really helped me to do was create timestamps on a timeline. When you’re writing a narrative, and that’s what I’m looking to do any time I do a book, I want to write a narrative, a real story with a beginning and an end and a climax, all of...
2025-03-0842 minBlack Sheep and Bad Apples77 Istanbul And Ancient ApesIn this episode Sam walks Loren and Shawn through the evolution of human beings and their migration to Istanbul/Constantinople. (This will be an intermittent but ongoing series.)Subscribe to our Patreon! Link: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackSheepandBadApplesLinks we discussed;https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/Last_Glacial_Maximum_Vegetation_Map.svghttps://www.deviantart.com/atlas-v7x/art/Coastlines-of-the-Ice-Age-Europe-686388656https://www.reddit.com/r/MapPorn/comments/8o5dqa/coastlines_of_the_ice_age_middle_east_4000x3329_oc/...
2025-02-232h 05Black Sheep and Bad Apples76 Rumors of the Humanzee Have Been Greatly ExaggeratedIn this episode, Loren walks Sam and Shawn through the history of the idea of the "missing link", how people have profited by it's perpetuation, and how all of those ideas have been shown to be fraudulent. This episode is not for young or sensitive listeners. To reiterate; graphic content warning in the later part of the episode.Subscribe to our Patreon! Link: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackSheepandBadApples
2025-01-191h 50Black Sheep and Bad Apples75 The Christmas EpisodeIn this episode, Loren, Shawn and Sam discuss the traditions that would later be amalgamated into Christmastime. Not an episode for children.
2024-12-081h 53
Podcast UFO639. Chris O’Brien Tribute: James Fox, Ron James, Loren Coleman, Greg Bishop & Marc D’AntonioJoin Marc D’Antonio as he co-hosts with special guests James Fox, Ron James, Loren Coleman & Greg Bishop in a heartfelt tribute to the late Christopher O’Brien, a renowned UFO and cattle mutilation researcher. Together, they share memories of Christopher’s groundbreaking work, discuss the mysteries he passionately explored, and reflect on his lasting legacy. We also touch on the recent loss of Emily Trim, from the Ariel School incident. The conversation also dives into exciting updates on their latest film projects, behind-the-scenes insights, and thought-provoking discussions on the phenomena shaping our understanding of the unknown.
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Podcast UFO639. Chris O'Brien Tribute: James Fox, Ron James, Loren Coleman, Greg Bishop & Marc D_AntonioJoin Marc D'Antonio as he co-hosts with special guests James Fox, Ron James, Loren Coleman & Greg Bishop in a heartfelt tribute to the late Christopher O'Brien, a renowned UFO and cattle mutilation researcher. Together, they share memories of Christopher's groundbreaking work, discuss the mysteries he passionately explored, and reflect on his lasting legacy. We also touch on the recent loss of Emily Trim, from the Ariel School incident. The conversation also dives into exciting updates on their latest film projects, behind-the-scenes insights, and thought-provoking discussions on the phenomena shaping our understanding of the unknown.Podcast UFO T-Shirts & Merch
2024-12-041h 18
The Hardest PartLoren Kramar: "Hollywood Blvd"In this episode of The Hardest Part, Loren Kramar joins host Kieron Banerji to explore the creative journey behind his music. The conversation focuses on the transformation of a personal monologue into the song "Hollywood Blvd" from the 2024 album Glovemaker. Loren shares insights on working with his producer Sean O'Brien, integrating live band elements, and the deeper themes of fame and self-worth woven into his work. Loren also touches on navigating artistic expression through personal experiences. The episode concludes with a live performance of the song. Artist: Loren Kramar Song: "Hollywood Blvd" Host...
2024-10-1716 minBlack Sheep and Bad Apples74 The Parasitic Nature of Private EquityIn this episode Loren, Sam and Shawn all discuss how private equity firms (a.k.a. Wall Street types) have gotten in the business of ruining businesses, providing worse customer service, and inflating the economy for profit while making us all foot the bill.
2024-07-071h 32Black Sheep and Bad Apples73 The Snake Venom EpisodeIn this episode, Loren, Shawn and Sam discuss the science behind snake venom and those who dare to attempt to build an immunity against it, and how they may change the world.
2024-06-161h 52Black Sheep and Bad Apples72 The Zoot Suit RiotsLoren is joined by Sam as they discuss the zoot suit riots and the causes of the five day riots that spread across LA in 1943.
2024-06-091h 27Black Sheep and Bad Apples71 Larry V. Jerry: A Sh*thead ShowdownSam, Shawn and Loren look at the Supreme Court Case of Hustler Magazine V Falwell. They begin by introducing a bit of a biography on both individuals before discussing the legal battle that ensued between them that endangered (and sort-of saved) free speech, allowing Americans to make fun of public officials and protecting parody as a 1st Amendment right.
2024-03-171h 41Black Sheep and Bad Apples70 The Many Faces of Agenda 21Loren brings Shawn and Sam along for a discussion about the nefarious Agenda 21/Agenda 30 conspiracy and how it can neatly - yet wrongly - explain many other conspiracies.
2024-02-042h 14Black Sheep and Bad Apples69 The Source: A Health Food CultLoren is joined by Sam and Shawn to discuss James Edward Baker Jr and the rise and fall of a hippy health food cult named The Source.
2023-12-172h 29Black Sheep and Bad Apples68 The War On Women Pt. 3In this installment of the War On Women, Loren is again joined by Kelly and Allie to discuss marriage, no-fault divorce and incompatibility. They discuss the importance of no-fault divorce and take a look at some of the modern advocates of getting rid of it. They contend that the right to no-fault divorce is destroying the moral fabric of society by empowering women. We look into how they're wrong. This episode has a brief discussion of emotional abuse.
[1] Smithsonian Magazine; "The Heartbreaking History of Divorce"
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/heartbreaking-history-of-divorce-180949439/
2023-12-032h 06Black Sheep and Bad Apples67 The War On Women PT. 2In this episode, Loren is joined by Kelly and Allie to continue their conversation about the War On Women. This episode features discussions about women being banned from preaching in the Southern Baptist Church, what the "proper" roles are for the genders, seduction laws, that time people lost their minds over women wearing pants, that time people lost their minds over women smoking in public, that time that people lost their minds over the "dangers" of women riding bikes, and The Transformed Wife; a modern christian regressive trying to turn women into "godly women" by telling them they shouldn't...
2023-11-121h 44Black Sheep and Bad Apples66 The War On Women PT.1In this episode, Loren sits down with his wife, Kelly, and their friend Allie to discuss the various battles that have made up the War On Women. They discuss marriage, virginity, women being kind-of-but-not-really property to first, their fathers and then, their husbands and how all of this was tied together with business, legality and fuck-contracts.
Sources;
[1]
https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/13/us/idaho-abortion-doctors-drain/index.html
[2]
https://www.acog.org/clinical-information/policy-and-position-statements/position-statements/2018/restrictions-to-comprehensive-reproductive-health-care#2
[3]
https://www.focusonthefamily...
2023-10-291h 17Black Sheep and Bad Apples65 The Empire of PG&E: Making A KillingIn the fourth and final installment of our series on PG&E, Loren, Sam and Kyle take a look at some of the repercussions that have fallen upon PG&E after their various crimes and see if, in 2023, they have began changing their ways.
2023-10-161h 25Black Sheep and Bad Apples64 The Empire of PG&E: Up In SmokeIn our third installation on PG&E, Loren, Sam and Kyle take a look at the effects that deregulation has had on the energy industry in California and examine the many, many disasters that emerged from the negligence of PG&E.
Source Notes;
[1]
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/PG-E-Guilty-In-1994-Sierra-Blaze-739-counts-of-2821364.php
[2]
https://quickelectricity.com/
[3]
https://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/2020/02/16/the-observer-pge-deregulation-a-colossal-failure-by-colossal-imbeciles/
[4]
http://rrvfd.com/custom.html?id=12067
[5]
https://www.sfgate.com/health...
2023-10-011h 29Black Sheep and Bad Apples63 The Empire of PG&E: Losing The ThreadIn this episode, Sam, Kyle and Loren discuss the first 80ish years of PG&E and their operations throughout the 1900's to see exactly how they've grown from a fledgling monopoly into a full-grown, power-wielding corporation who has set their sights on expansion - no matter the cost.
Source Notes:
[1] https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/events/1906calif/18april/
[2]
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/events/1906calif/18april/casualties.php
[3] Survey;
https://pubs.usgs.gov/dds/dds-43/TOC.PDF
Chapter 8;
https://pubs...
2023-09-171h 33Black Sheep and Bad Apples62 The Empire of PG&E: Humble BeginningsIn this episode Sam and Loren discuss the origins of PG&E with Kyle Moucha.
Source Notes;
[1]
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Donahue-495
[2]
https://www.maritimeheritage.org/vips/Peter-Donahue.html
[3]
https://es-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/R%C3%ADmac_(vapor)?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp
[4] “The Gold Rush
and the Beginnings of California Industry “
https://publishing.cdlib.org/ucpressebooks/view?docId=ft758007r3&doc.view=content&chunk.id=d...
2023-09-031h 22Black Sheep and Bad Apples61 Why We WorkSam and Loren get together to discuss the subject of work. They discuss simple, yet frequently overlooked questions like; What is work? Why do we have to do it? What are things that make hard work harder?
2023-08-201h 56Black Sheep and Bad Apples60 Scattershot; The NewsLoren and Sam are joined by Kyle Moucha to discuss the the Wagner Group, The Writer's Strike and the goings on with Elon Musk.
2023-08-061h 52Black Sheep and Bad Apples59 The Lavender ScareLoren is joined by his friend Terry to discuss the time the United States Government was afraid of homosexuality.
Some sources, because I fucked-up the original source file;
[1]
https://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/red-scare
[2]
https://reference.jrank.org/populism/McCarthy_Joseph_19081957.html
[3]
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/senator-mccarthys-nazi-problem-180975174/
[4]
https://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/disp_textbook.cfm?smtID=3&psid=3633
[5]
https://outhistory.org...
2023-06-251h 46Black Sheep and Bad Apples58 Scattershot: Snake Oil, Bank Robberies and Parking Enforcement JusticeIn a lighthearted episode, Loren tells the stories of Clark Stanley, Lawrence John Ripple, and Carolyn Pecillo to his friends Sam and Dacey. All three didn't have enough information to put into one long-form episode, but, together, they made one great, hilarious episode; Scattershot.
[1]
https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/08/26/215761377/a-history-of-snake-oil-salesmen
[2]
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/snake-oil-salesmen-knew-something/
[3]
https://www.thequota.co/articles/the-story-of-clark-stanley-the-original-snake-oil-salesman
[4]
https://archive.org/details/F596S822CowboyImages/page/n7/mode/2up
[5]
https://www.ranker.com/list...
2023-06-181h 38Black Sheep and Bad Apples57 The US Has Always Hated WolvesIn this episode, Loren and Sam discuss the history of the wolf in the United States.
"Wolves and people were not natural enemies. The humans' relationship with other animals established their rivalry with wolves." -Jon T. Coleman
2023-06-041h 50Black Sheep and Bad Apples56 Virginia Hall Pt. 2: Never Quite EnoughIn part 2, Loren and Swampy continue discussing Virginia Hall's spy career and the turning of the tide of WWII before D-Day even started. Virginia's efforts help lead the way to French Liberation, but, after liberation, Virginia is allowed to do the one thing she has yet to do; step out from behind the shadows.
2023-05-212h 36Black Sheep and Bad Apples55 Virginia Hall Pt. 1: A Woman of Ungentlemanly WarfareIn this episode, Loren is joined by his guest, Swampy to discuss the early life of Virginia Hall. This episode discusses how her fight with the Nazi's began because British Intelligence had no other option; they would have to hire a person without a penis to do the job.
2023-05-072h 39Black Sheep and Bad Apples54 The Story of Violet JessopThis episode, Loren sits down with Swampy to discuss the life and survival of Violet Jessop, the three-time shipwreck survivor.
2023-04-231h 48
All Your DaysJohn Sinclair (Freedoms and Imprisonments)The sound of John Sinclair giving his poetry to a room is a deep motion, a rumble from some planetary layer. The sound of John Sinclair giving this interview is a hurricane motion, a gale force communication from a past and present that cannot be ignored. His is a story that includes great artists of our time, of his time — the 1960s especially — of a time that feels long ago until you hear the voices again ... huge, urgent, howling. Poet, activist, ally, cause celebre, White Panther, prisoner, a free man — and all the complications that come with all those things —...
2023-03-071h 03Black Sheep and Bad Apples53 Fountain Of Youth: The Facts and FalsehoodsOriginally published Jun 15, 2022.
The boys get together to discuss the legend of the Fountain of Youth. They discuss it's origin and the rumors around it to discern fact from fiction? Did the Fountain of Youth actually exist? And why is it in Florida?
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What If I'm Wrong?Brandon J. O'Brien: Scripture as a cross-cultural experienceIn this episode Heather and Brandon talk about how we often read our own cultural values, perspectives and assumptions, into the Biblical text, and forget that Scripture is actually a cross-cultural experience. This episode will help each of us be better readers and perceivers of the Bible. Guest BioBrandon J. O'Brien has a PhD from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the co-author of Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes, and is Director of Content Development and Distribution for Redeemer City to City, an organization that supports church planting in global cities. Brandon is...
2022-05-1950 min
Sovereign Self Show#127 Reclaim Your Right to Grow Old with Kathleen O‘BrienKathleen O'Brien began her career as an advertising copywriter and went on to forge her path as a successful television broadcaster in three major markets. She built a video production company from the ground up, serving Fortune 100 companies nationwide, while simultaneously making a name for herself as a prolific voice-over actress, model, and screenplay writer.
Though her interest in aging had not yet surfaced, Kathleen’s media background served as the perfect pretext for understanding the functions of ageism in modern society.
Her curiosity about aging finally came to a head with the approach of he...
2021-09-1746 minBlack Sheep and Bad Apples52 The Twelve Tribes: A Cult With Many NamesIn this episode, we get together to explore the Twelve Tribes cult, with our guest Eunice! The religious organization, which has had many name changes, patrols college campuses, cafes, and has, surprisingly, also toured with and in the parking lots at Grateful Dead shows. They got their start by owning and operating welcoming and warm coffee shops and staffing them with free labor. The organization has grown from a small group in Tennessee to a worldwide organization with membership in the thousands. They still own cafes, delis, and even a yerba mate company, and are, as always, recruiting.
2021-08-251h 54Black Sheep and Bad Apples51 Scattershot: A Little Bit O' (Old) NewsOriginally published August 6th, 2021;
News Episode
Our guest Matthew Wallace joins us in the studio to discuss some news. We cover subjects like; Good things that happened this week, The Loch Ness Monster: is he just a dick? The arrest of hundreds of January 6th insurrectionists, Subway Tuna, A discussion about the easing of Covid-19 lock-downs, John McAfee and Jair Bolsonaro.
2021-08-061h 43Black Sheep and Bad Apples50 California's Racist Ban on Open Carry WeaponsIn this episode, Loren starts off by saying the wrong season and episode number. Shawn and their guest, Alex, delve into some history of California to try to examine exactly how California banned open carry weapons. We look at the inception of California starting with the small town of San Francisco, back when it had 500 souls living there and look at the weapons laws as it expanded throughout the years. It's an examination of how racism has played into a lot of weapons bans throughout California's history.
2021-06-042h 03Black Sheep and Bad Apples49 The Banana WarsTonight we discuss how the United States became possessive over the Caribbean and Latin America during the late 1800's and early 1900's. Those regions had a lot of shit, and corporations and bankers wanted it, and wielded the United States military as their "Big Stick". Listen in as we discuss the Banana Wars and how they may have almost helped try to overthrow the US.
2021-04-291h 43Black Sheep and Bad Apples48 How Civilizations FallLoren explores the world of "the end is near!!!" With special guest Kevin Porter from The Podcast That No One Listens To! Loren runs down what the end actually looks like. Historically speaking, there's some pretty strong indicators of failing or failed civilizations. So tonight we explore what the traits of failing civilizations are. We take a look at the question "are we, as the global community, about to collapse?"
**Post-show correction: I fucked up and said that Temujin was born August 18th, 1227, that's the date he died. I was wrong, and his birthday i...
2021-03-271h 59Black Sheep and Bad Apples47 The Dyatlov Pass IncidentShawn and Sam listen as Loren discusses the 10 hikers that died under mysterious circumstances in the remote region of the Ural Mountains in Russia. Named after the leader of the hike Igor Dyatlov, the hikers' bodies were found in various states of dress, with strange, unexplained blunt force injuries. Sam and Shawn wrack their brains to try to solve this mystery one piece at a time. With new research having been just published, there may be a theory that finally explains it all, or does it? You decide.
Below are the photos shown the Sam and Shawn du...
2021-03-082h 10Black Sheep and Bad Apples46 Maria Butina, Covert Russian Operations and The NRAOriginally aired March 2nd, 2021: Without a Sam, Loren and Shawn are again joined by singer songwriter Matthew Wallace to discuss Russian Espionage and Maria Butina! They start the episode discussing Joe Biden and the stimulus checks, and meander back into discussing convicted Russian covert operative Maria Butina, a gun rights activist in Russia who used her platform to infiltrate the American National Rifle Association in an attempt to establish back-alley ties with powerful Republicans and conservative figures with an attempt to make contact with then-President Donald Trump. The story is like a slapstick comedy movie about an incompetent spy...
2021-03-021h 52Black Sheep and Bad Apples45 Coup Years' Revolution Special: Happy Coup Year!What the fuck was that?!
Loren, Sam and Shawn are joined by Matthew Wallace to discuss the news that has happened since we were last on-mic. We discuss the Happy Holidays and the bombing of Nashville on Christmas. We then take a look at the storming of the capitol and some of the players and characters involved in it. We look at the security lapses, potential covert infiltration both in the MAGA protestor party and the actual Capitol and what the possible consequences could be.
Also, Matt makes really good music. It's a bl...
2021-01-131h 45Black Sheep and Bad Apples44 Got Apples?Originally aired December 24th, 2020: Loren, Shawn and Sam start off with Sam introducing his new title of Doctor-Mister, and quickly delve into the topic of apples! They're a fascinating tiny little fruits that come in a variety of shapes, flavors and sizes, and they've been present during many historical events. We get together to look at some of the varieties of apple, the folklore they're present in, and where apples actually came from. So, join us as we look at the apple, it has a vast history touching on a little bit of everything from tyrannicide, Norse mythology, gigantic mega-fa...
2020-12-241h 53Black Sheep and Bad Apples43 A Brief History of Cuba and Guantanamo BayOriginally aired December 17th, 2020: The guys get together to sort-of continue from out last episode. Tonight we're covering a *very* brief history of Cuba and explore the indefinite ownership of Guantanamo Bay. Speaking of which, what happens there?
2020-12-172h 07Black Sheep and Bad Apples42 The War of Jenkins' EarOriginally aired November 25th, 2020: Sam, Shawn and Loren are excited to have Ron back on the show as they discuss The War of Jenkins' Ear, a war that was started exactly how it sounds. It starts with a winding twist through the indigenous peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean, and their contact with Christopher Columbus (spoiler alert: he's a dick). The guys examine the trade and commerce of this time to understand exactly what was happening during The War of Jenkins' Ear.
2020-11-251h 54Black Sheep and Bad Apples41 The Racist Past of Bob Jones UniversityOriginally aired November 13th, 2020: The guys wander into history to take a look at the accomplishments of the horrible Bob Jones University, the college that was incredibly racist all the way up until the 2000's. Come join Marcus, Shawn and Loren as they look at how this devoutly religious family created one of the world's biggest, and most racist religious institutions of learning.
2020-11-131h 52Black Sheep and Bad Apples40 Who TF are America's Frontline Doctors?Originally aired September 25th, 2020: Recorded on our anniversary, 9-11, this is the last installment of our show before a short hiatus. Having said that; Loren brings us the story of the "America's Frontline Doctors" and their very unusual and misleading press conference. He proverbially goes behind the podium and explores who these fascinating and quirky characters are with a few simple questions. Who are these people? Are they real doctors? Is what they're saying true? Could they have ulterior motives for doing something like this? It gets crazy, but we had a lot of fun and laughed so much. Hope you...
2020-09-251h 55Black Sheep and Bad Apples39 CO-HOST TAKEOVER- A Brief History of PornOriginally aired September 17th, 2020: In week three of the Co-Host Takeover, Shawn has taken control of the episode in tonight's session, where he brings the history of porn as the subject for the evening. In a very fun and funny episode, they discuss the history of and the categorization of pornographic material throughout the ages.
2020-09-172h 01Black Sheep and Bad Apples38 CO-HOST TAKEOVER: A Handful of CryptidsOriginally aired September 8th, 2020: Co-host and resident storyteller Joe takes control over the episode in this session to discuss an odd series of cryptids.
2020-09-081h 17Black Sheep and Bad Apples37 CO-HOST TAKEOVER - The History of CaffeineOriginally aired August 31st, 2020: Sam takes the wheel and steers us down the direction of getting hyped. Caffeine has been used for a very long time, and, perhaps, has been the most common drug consumed ever.
2020-08-311h 38
Atlanta Business RadioLoren O'Brien with MOMAKESCreative entrepreneur with a background in comedy and a love for storytelling, Loren O'Brien is the co-founder of production company MOMAKES in Atlanta – who just received "Best Branded Entertainment Production Company 2020" award at the USA Media Innovator Awards. After many years writing and performing comedy in London, Loren received TNC's Woman of the [...]
2020-08-2121 minBlack Sheep and Bad Apples36 Mother Jones: The Most Dangerous Woman In AmericaOriginally aired August 18th, 2020: Tonight's episode talks about the political and social agitator who pissed of the powerful for nearly a half decade. The Irish-born Mary Jones, who later became known as Mother Jones, is the subject for tonight's story. Loren brings us some stories about the most dangerous woman in America.
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Sirens: A Bombshell productionTik Tok Ya Don't StopThis week Erin and Radha regroup while Loren takes a much-deserved vacation. They do a quick review on COVID-19 with the good (100 days no new cases in New Zealand), the bad (cases in Brazil, India, and the United States continue to grow), and the ugly (long-term economic consequences in the United States, India, and Brazil). They also dig into the recent explosion and protests in Lebanon and then go deep on the recent executive order impacting TikTok and WeChat. After reminding us that Afghanistan is still a thing, they talk about the lack of accurate and comprehensive briefings for POTUS...
2020-08-1148 minSirens: A Bombshell productionSimple Joys of MaidenhoodThis week the band is back together with Loren, Radha, and Erin once again all in the same time zone. They dive into Mike Pompeo's China speech, global COVID trends, and the world-famous Missile Technology Control Regime. Also, Congress approved the NDAA, and they have lots of thoughts on DHS "troops" engaging protesters in Portland. Stick around for pop-culture dissection of the Guinevere Deception! Links "Communist China and the Free World's Future," US Department of State, July 23, 2020 Thomas Wright, "Pompeo's Surreal Speech on China," Atlantic, July 25, 2020 Richard Haass, "What Mike Pompeo Doesn't Understand about China, Richard Nixon and U.S...
2020-07-2858 minBlack Sheep and Bad Apples35 The Boston Molasses FloodThe guys get together without Sam to listen to a sweet ass story about the Boston Molasses Flood of 1919. Tons of people were hurt, some were killed, and even more covered in the sticky sugar.
Resources; "Solving a Mystery Behind the Deadly ‘Tsunami of Molasses’ of 1919" from The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/26/science/boston-molasses-flood-science.html
"The Physics of the Boston Molasses Flood" from fyfluiddynamics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5sYoUnp5A0
"5 questions you may have about Boston’s deadly Great Molasses Flood, answered" from Boston.com https...
2020-07-251h 53Black Sheep and Bad Apples34 A Brief Overview of Cults and Cult DeprogrammingLoren brings the guys together for an explanation of how cults recruit, work, operate and target their victims. It also highlights some of the techniques formerly used, and currently used by cult deprogrammers like Ted Patrick to help people extract themselves from cult-like groups.
2020-07-152h 04Black Sheep and Bad Apples33 The Horrible and Abusive World of Pickup ArtistsOriginally aired July 3rd, 2020: Tonight Loren gets into the world of Pickup Artists and describes some of the most well known of them. Their world is a weird world of improving the social interactions of people who are perhaps lacking those skills. However, some of those techniques turn quite strangely into stories emotional abuse, misogyny, vanity and the lust for fame.
Video Link: "The Pickup Artist - Temporada 1" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sech-D4lT9I
2020-07-031h 55Black Sheep and Bad Apples32 SolidarityWe have Matthew Wallace joining us again as we talk a little bit about the Trail of Tears, The Irish Potato Famine and how, after nearly 170 years, a thread of solidarity connected these two stories during a crisis.
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Cinema60Ep #29 - Sophia Loren in the 60sWe maybe got, uh, too ambitious when we set out to watch every single Sophia Loren film from the 1960s. But how could we not? Loren was a 1960s superstar and for good reason, she starred in a whopping twenty films during the decade. The inconsistent quality of these films is a little puzzling considering the majority were produced by her career-shaping husband Carlo Ponti. However they can perhaps be partly explained by a passionate love of her craft, bolstered by a strong work ethic, which helped to pull her up from poverty. This decade in film tells the...
2020-06-102h 26Black Sheep and Bad Apples31 A Little Bit On LaborWell, the guys get together for a discussion about workers rights and protesting. Specifically the United Mine Workers and the United Auto Workers of America in the early 1900's. They'll be discussing a few of the key players that brought about safer work environments, better pay and the weekend for workers, as well as branched out into solidarity with other disparaged peoples.
Show Notes:
USA Today Article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/budget-and-spending/2018/05/22/what-average-american-needs-in-emergency-savings/35175419/
Haymarket Affair - Illinois Labor History: http://www.illinoislaborhistory.org/the-haymarket-affair/ ...
2020-05-151h 39Black Sheep and Bad Apples30 Radicalized at Home; The Story of Dylann RoofOriginally aired April 30th, 2020: The guys get their Joe back! Oh, and they also discuss Dylann Roof, the guy who walked into Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina and shot 9 black people dead. Loren brings us the story of his crime, but, more importantly, the radicalization that led to it and how the internet played a roll in his actions.
2020-04-301h 37Black Sheep and Bad Apples29 The Manifestos EpisodeOriginally aired April 26th, 2020: The guys bring a more loose-fit to this show. They've found some manifestos and read through them to see what they're like.
They read from The Flat Earth Manifesto, The Martian Blowjob Manifesto, and some dude who claims to be a chrononaut, a time traveler. It's a silly, strange episode filled with a lot of fun, and strange commercials.
2020-04-261h 44Black Sheep and Bad Apples28 The Story of Brenda SpencerOriginally aired April 15th, 2020: The guys get together to discuss the terrible events that transpired on January 29, 1979. Their guest, Kelly, offers some insight from the world of psychology. Loren discusses Brenda Spencer, the 16 year old who, when asked why she shot at the children and faculty at school across the street from her home, responded by saying "I hate Mondays." It's a rough episode featuring some graphic content, that may not be suitable for everyone. Loren analyzes the event, the different interviews and parole hearings and dives into who Brenda is, and what really caused her to do such...
2020-04-151h 49Black Sheep and Bad Apples27 Why Can't I Wipe My Own Ass?Originally aired April 14th, 2020: Loren tries to track down who the fuck created the rumor about there being a Toilet Paper Shortage, and dives into the details of who he thinks may be the culprit. He also looks into some of the misinformation out there, asking the question "Who may stand to profit from this (mis)information?" He also provides some advice as to how to prepare, if you must, and how to do so without panicking. Tonight is an episode about COVID-19, scarcity, and the fear of scarcity.
2020-04-141h 44Black Sheep and Bad Apples26 Mongolian Death Wyrms and the Legend of the Lambton WyrmOriginally aired April 5th, 2020: In our final Cohost Takeover Episode, Sam sits the guys down to talk about a few different styles of cryptids, the Mongolian Death Worm, and the strange legend of a worm-like dragon: The Lambton Wyrm.
2020-04-051h 03Black Sheep and Bad Apples25 The Loch Ness Monster ConspiracyOriginally aired March 24th, 2020: On our second Cohost Take-over episode, Shawn takes us through the story of the Loch Ness Monster. Is it real? Should people be afraid? Well, like all good mysteries, the story may, perhaps, be a little less about monsters and a little more about bad guys.
2020-03-241h 19Black Sheep and Bad Apples24 Dacey's Survival StoriesOriginally aired March 13th, 2020: On our first Cohost Take-over episode, we pass the reigns to Joe Dacey this week, who has decided to take us on an interesting autobiography of some of his survival stories.
2020-03-131h 02Black Sheep and Bad Apples23 The Grafton, Part Two: RescuedTonight's episode is the part two of the true story as told by Francois Edouard Raynal. The shipwreck of the Grafton has left six members in a state of survival in a sub-antarctic archipelago, after a storm forced their ship to crash. They found themselves on the Auckland Island Archipelago during a expedition with plenty of gear. Fortunately, all the men survived the wreck, but still are subjected to the harsh terrain, and dismal cold, of the islands. As they manage to provide themselves with food, water and shelter they begin to wonder, do they have to save themselves...
2020-03-121h 38Black Sheep and Bad Apples22 The Grafton, Part One: ShipwreckedOriginally aired March 6th, 2020: Part one of two. We get together for the tale of the Grafton. In a story based upon the account of the survival of Francois Edouard Raynal.
In 1863, Raynal and five others took to the seas in order to find their riches in the Antarctic Seas near New Zealand. This story is about the shipwreck and survival of those men. They left in search of precious resources off Campbell Island. After a failed excursion, they made their way back to New Zealand and decided to stop off the coast of the fateful Auckland...
2020-03-061h 54Black Sheep and Bad Apples21 The Kidnapping and Survival of Philip AshtonOriginally aired Mar 5, 2020: The guys discuss the long an arduous trip that a simple fisherman was forced to go on. They're talking about Philip Ashton who was kidnapped by pirates in 1722. Its a big long story about Ashton's survival and resilience in the face of a fuming, volatile captain, and his escape from the pirates' clutches Once free from their custody, he's left to struggle to survive on a desolate island.
2020-03-051h 46Black Sheep and Bad Apples20 Robotics and AIOriginally aired, Feb 23, 2020: We talk about robots and AI. Loren's super impressed and curious, everyone else seems a little more hesitant. Ron doesn't have a mic in the beginning for whatever reason.
2020-02-231h 47Black Sheep and Bad Apples19 Biohacking And CyberneticsOriginally aired February 9th, 2020: Tonight we talk about how biohacking may change the world. Scary things come from amazing ideas and we discuss how bad, good, and helpful technology can be. They also discuss groups of people "Biohackers" who are out there implementing changes by doing DIY biology to hopefully discover some of the hidden secrets of the world.
2020-02-091h 08Black Sheep and Bad Apples18 Human AugmentationOriginally aired January 23rd, 2020.
They're back!
With a new format, better structure and crazy shit to talk about, BS+BA are back to talk technological improvements to the human body. This episode is about augmenting the human body to be what people could only dream of when they created the Million Dollar Man.
We talk about how we can use technology for physical therapy and rehabilitation, as well as enhancing current human abilities. Things get real interesting when extra-sensory technology is introduced. We check out a colorblind man who can "hear" color via a tec...
2020-01-231h 38Black Sheep and Bad Apples17 Starfox Was a Pilot, Not a RapperOriginally aired January 12th, 2020.
The guys get together for a fun discussion about how to properly wear pants below your nipples. Loren's curious about if some Americans sexualize meat sometimes.
Ron, inappropriately and inexplicably, uses his soundboard to make a sad, strange story. He then uses his soundboard to help us all make an impromptu News Flash about the duck invasion and some strange fake commercials.
They also find another target for their toxic masculinity and jealousy in a new artist.
2020-01-121h 09Black Sheep and Bad Apples16 "The Invention of the Manger"Matthew Wallace joins Loren and Shawn in an empty studio for a night where they discuss gifts for Christmas, as well as disk golf. Loren also notifies everyone of how he's a piece of shit when it comes to discs. After the break, Matt and Shawn talk about their Fantasy Football Season a little bit.
They then dive head into the break-up of the Christian religion throughout the years (frowny face).
2020-01-071h 05Black Sheep and Bad Apples15 Done Getting CockblockedShawn and Loren get into a nice, quiet, wandering conversation for the evening, as it's just the two of them tonight. Loren gets a personal, talking about a possible new love interest. They bring up social anxiety and how nicotine operates within the realm of closing conversations. Loren and Shawn also discusses how far the podcast has come since they first started nearly four months after the first episode. Also, what the fuck was with that TV show "It Takes a Theif"?
2020-01-031h 14Black Sheep and Bad Apples14 BigFootThe guys get together with a friend, Mel, to discuss the alleged Bigfoot. She and her loved one are really into Bigfoot, and so we bring them on to discuss the possibility and the sightings of Bigfoot.
2019-12-241h 28Black Sheep and Bad Apples13 Lofi/HifiRon brings his soundboard, Shawn takes the show over. The guys talks about their strangest experiences of being mistaken for other people. Loren describes a show where someone offered him a binkie, probably full of drugs, at a show.
Ron shows off his beat pad while everyone embarrasses themselves.
2019-12-141h 46Black Sheep and Bad Apples12 RecrinersOriginally aired Dec 4, 2019. We open up with 4th Corner Productions fake commerciallllls with Steven Pagaaaaaan! Our friend joins us for a fun little conversation. We're all fairly buzzed and pretty exhausted from the show Merit Parcel had played the night before a little bit. They discuss the idea of being an escort. As usual, Loren doesn't bring a topic, instead they play a game called Monkeypaw.
They decide to take a wish and ruin each other's wish.
2019-12-041h 08Black Sheep and Bad Apples11 "A Gallon Of White Claw"Originally aired November 21, 2019. Special Guest David Johansing joins us for another meandering discussion. Loren expresses his frustration for the phrase "stop resisting" and how it's used before one has been placed under arrest. They then discuss awkward talkers. Whether it be a close-talker, a lingering-hugger and people who are domineering about your eye contact. Ron describes his "Space Dick" dream and the boys do fake commercials. Then we talk about local politics for a little while and then onto simulation theory!
2019-11-211h 37Black Sheep and Bad Apples10 "His Cancer is Bleeding and He's Angry"Originally aired November 14th, 2019. The dudes get together with Joe Dacey and Matthew Wallace. After addressing some news, Loren brings up animal attacks and some cool shit about those animal attacks.
2019-11-141h 13Black Sheep and Bad Apples09 Gene MachineOriginally aired November 6th, 2019. They're back with a hard hitter this week. "Gene Machine" is here! In this episode they talk about if self-help people are full of shit or not, give some props to HBO for getting Adventure Time back on the air, Loren talks about his nipples and they all ponder the ambiguity of right and wrong from several hypothetical perspectives. They don't find what actual *is* right or wrong, but they find that more details one has with will drastically change what is good or bad. Between good and bad, and right and wrong, one will...
2019-11-061h 04Black Sheep and Bad Apples08 Halloween Special: "Crispy Timmy"Originally aired October 30th, 2019. Eight episodes in, the gang wants to try a live-stage podcast, but doesn't quite nail it. What they do end up doing really well is having a shitload of bar-sounds in the background, not hearing each other very well and telling some personal spooky stories. Loren starts with a comedic retelling of a real horror story that happened to him, and as the stories go along they become gradually more spooky.
2019-10-301h 33Black Sheep and Bad Apples07 "The Ethical Slut and Emotional Intelligence"Originally aired October 23rd, 2019. Loren decides to discuss the differences between monogamy, non-monogamy and polyamory. They discuss how all of these options can have their own merit and value. We seem to think that some people can and some people can do these things. Monogamy, non-monogamy and polyamory may not be for everyone.
2019-10-231h 07Black Sheep and Bad Apples06: "Beetlejuice is French"Originially aired: October 16th, 2019: We sit down outside on a lovely morning and discuss their band, and Ron's father joins us for a little while to discuss his thoughts. We then bring Ron back in for a meandering conversation about Dune, Sci-Fi, and a lot of other strange things.
2019-10-161h 02Black Sheep and Bad Apples05 "Happy Birthday To You"Originally published October 10th, 2019: A good friend named Joe comes onto the show to tell us about some wild stuff. He's interesting as all hell, has thousands of stories, and is very funny. We had a lot of fun making this one.
Original description: "The Bois are joined by Mr. Joe Dacey as they discuss, honestly, just some crazy shit. Like, why the fuck was China tryin'a send tortoises to space? Why the fuck have we not known that Happy Birthday was copyrighted? Also WHO THE FUCK IS JEFFREY (Geoffrey?) THE MONGOOSE?! Welcome to Blac...
2019-10-1057 minBlack Sheep and Bad Apples04 "Gilded Cardboard Box"Originally aired October 4th, 2019. In this episode the podcast has finally been named, so they sit with their friend Ivyl to take a look at failure and how it might not always be as bad as we think it is. We share stories of when our personal failures may have made some of the best things in our lives. Failing upwards seems to be an option.
Original description: "They've finally decided the name of the podcast. Black Sheep and Bad Apples spends some time with their good friend and special guest Ivyl, as they d...
2019-10-0400 minBlack Sheep and Bad Apples03 "Manipulated By The Truth"Originally aired September 26th, 2019, episode three is yet another meandering conversation about various things. Still unscripted, the guys get together for a chat about politics, Greta Thumburg, and the importance of voting.
Original description:
"In episode three we talk about 'PoLiTiCs'. Come join us as we talk about our WORD OF THE DAY, how important is to vote, and as always BAND BEEF."
2019-09-2758 minSirens: A Bombshell productionBecause We Can Can CanThis week Bombshell is blessed by the return of Tamara Cofman Wittes to help everyone understand Iran's possible motives in the strike on an Aramco facility and what Saudi Arabia might do next. And as a bonus she sticks around to dive into Israeli elections. Then Erin, Radha, and Loren take a deep, nerve-calming breath to dive into the current White House Mayhem: the ouster of John Bolton, the arrival of Robert O'Brien, and the whistleblower-Ukraine monstrosity. Also, Erin saw Moulin Rouge and you should too, if you can can can. Links Aramco Attacks Stephen Kalin, "Saudi Arabia to Wait...
2019-09-2452 minBlack Sheep and Bad Apples02 "You Don't Know Grandma"Originally aired: September 19th, 2019. Episode 2 of the Black Sheep and Bad Apples podcast was still unscripted, but with slightly better topics. The first guest, Casey McWilliams, comes on to discuss how inspiration finds us, and how we go about creating everything from poetry and writing to music and art.
Original description: "Episode 2 of the as yet untitled podcast invites you to participate in the naming of the show. Liking and commenting will help us figure out what to name this bitch. Also titled "Creative Process," we have poet Casey McWilliams on the show to tal...
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