Call Me Limbo

David & Dai

Call Me Limbo is your weekly dose of comedic therapy where pop culture and politics get tossed in a blender with personal stories, improv games, and zero chill. Hosted by Dai and David—two queer best friends with more opinions than filter—the show tackles everything from reality TV and music videos to capitalist hellscapes and Bad Bunny’s underwear. It’s entertainment with a little revolution on the side. Sometimes you’ll laugh until you cry. Sometimes you’ll cry until you’re organizing a union. Either way, we’re here for the drama, the joy, and the work of building a better world—with jokes. Always with jokes. We believe the personal is political, but also… pop culture is too damn fun to ignore. So whether you’re here for the Disney Channel wand impressions or a fiery takedown of billionaires—welcome. You’ve found your people because when they go low.....we go lower. So, Call Me Limbo!

  1. 2D AGO

    Musty Dates, Draft Dodging & A Wild Dating Show Idea

    This week’s episode starts with a conversation about musty dates and quickly spirals into one of the funniest and most chaotic discussions yet. Dai and David unpack dating frustrations, hygiene expectations and why the bar sometimes feels impossibly low. From there, the conversation shifts into draft debates, personal boundaries and the uncomfortable reality of being told what you should be willing to do. The episode balances humor with real talk, mixing outrageous moments with thoughtful commentary. They also float a new idea for a live dating segment where contestants compete in real time. It might be the most chaotic experiment Call Me Limbo has attempted yet. If you like unfiltered conversations about dating, culture and the absurdity of modern life, this episode delivers. DM Dai to apply for the dating David episode (Instagram) Show Notes: Watch David speak at the Denver City Council Community Planning & Housing Committee on April 7, 2026 (Denver Channel 8) - Start at the 1:10:00 mark Kim Jong Un compliments South Korea's president (CNN) Automatic registration for US military draft to begin in December (The Hill) House of Representatives votes on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (Congress.gov) Poop Stains in Your Underwear Video (Instagram) Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, & BlueSky: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

    42 min
  2. APR 3

    Bring Back Shame: Conversion Therapy, Culture Wars & The Hygiene Crisis

    This week’s episode starts chaotic and somehow gets even more unhinged, in the best way. We break down the latest culture war hypocrisy, including a Supreme Court ruling impacting LGBTQ rights, anti-trans legislation, and how “freedom of religion” is increasingly being used as a shield for discrimination. Then things take a turn. We talk about:  • The Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling  • Anti-LGBTQ legislation and hypocrisy  • “Freedom of religion” vs freedom to discriminate  • The obsession with transgender athletes  • Political propaganda & moral inconsistency  • Why “bring back shame” might actually help society And then… Dai introduces a new segment called, "It's A Fool."  Starting with a full breakdown of the hygiene crisis happening in gyms, public spaces, and apparently… grown men’s underwear. Yes. It goes there. Because at the end of the day:  Leave people alone.  Give people healthcare.  And for the love of God… wash your ass. Support the Show via Patreon and Substack References mentioned in the show are below:  Kristi Noem's Cross-Dressing Husband Possibly Exposed by Undocumented Immigrant (TMZ) US Supreme Court strikes down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy (BBC) Call Me An Undercover Republican (Call Me Limbo) Queer & Christian: Brandan Robertson on Deconstruction and Reclaiming Faith (Call Me Limbo) Lemon Pound Cake by Afroman (YouTube) Licc'em Low Lisa by Afroman (YouTube) The Batteram Hymn of the Police Whistle Blower by Afroman (YouTube) Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, & BlueSky: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

    42 min
  3. MAR 27

    We Were Promised the American Dream… Then Everything Fell Apart

    This week, we go there. From fears of a military draft to questioning everything we were taught about America, this episode turns into one of our most honest conversations yet. We unpack the rising enlistment age, why fewer Americans qualify for military service, and what it says about the state of the country. Then the conversation deepens — into war, propaganda, nationalism, and what happens when you stop believing in the American dream you were promised. We also talk about: • The military recruitment crisis • Millennials waking up from the American Dream • War in the Middle East & media distrust • Why people join the military (and why many don’t) • Propaganda, misinformation, and truth fatigue • Feeling lost politically in 2026 • Rejection, purpose, and building something meaningful • Why community matters more than ever This one gets personal. Emotional. And very real. Because when the system stops making sense… you start asking bigger questions. CORRECTION 1: Evidently, India did not pay in Chinese Yuan for oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.  (WION) CORRECTION 2: While Black people make up around 13-15% of the US population, Black people are 32-38% of the total US prison and jail population. (Prison Policy Initiative) Army extends maximum recruitment age to 42, allowing older recruits to join (ABC News) Department of War Memo on Military Conditions Disqualifying for Accession into the Military (Secretary of Defense) Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years (New York Times) Call Me Disney...But Make It Marxist! (Call Me Limbo) Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, & BlueSky: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

    47 min
  4. MAR 20

    Why Americans Feel Stuck at Work, in Politics, and in Life

    This week on Call Me Limbo, we start with a simple question: Why does work feel so broken right now? From childhood lessons about “never saying no to your boss”… to modern workplaces demanding more for less, we unpack how hustle culture and corporate expectations shape our lives. Then things take a turn (as they always do). We get into: A major meatpacking worker strike and what it says about labor in AmericaA wild debate about giving unhoused people basic hygiene products (yes… seriously)The politics of gerrymandering and power in local electionsAnd why some people care more about “free stuff” than actual human dignityAlong the way, we ask a bigger question: Are we building a system that works for people… or just protecting one that doesn’t? It’s messy. It’s honest. It’s very Call Me Limbo. Could Rep. Diana DeGette be left off the Democratic primary ballot? (Denverite) Call Me Congresswoman with Melat Kiros (Call Me Limbo Episode on Buzzsprout) Workers begin strike at JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley (Colorado Newsline) The Fair Representation Act in Virginia (FairVote) Colorado looks headed to join the congressional redistricting fight (Colorado Public Radio News) Bazooka by Miami XO (YouTube) Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, & BlueSky: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

    42 min
  5. MAR 6

    Salt the Pasta Water: War, Elections, and America’s Democracy Problem

    This week on Call Me Limbo, Dai and David attempt to make sense of a world that feels increasingly upside down. From escalating tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran to surprising election results in Arkansas and Texas, the hosts break down how global conflict, domestic politics, and corporate influence are reshaping democracy in real time. They explore the growing gap between public opinion and political power, the role of identity politics in modern elections, and whether America’s “representative democracy” is actually representing the people at all. Along the way, Dai and David tackle the uncomfortable realities of U.S. foreign policy, the consequences of endless war, and the structural barriers that make meaningful political change so difficult. And because this is Call Me Limbo, the conversation somehow still finds time for Hilary Duff ticket prices, pasta water, and the occasional existential crisis. Topics include: U.S. foreign policy and the Iran–Israel conflictThe global consequences of American military actionSpecial election surprises in Arkansas and TexasIdentity politics vs. ideological politicsVoting access and structural barriers in U.S. electionsThe growing disconnect between voters and political powerIf democracy is supposed to represent the people…  why does it feel like nobody’s listening? US Senator accused of breaking Marine Brian McGinnis' arm during Iran war protest (WION) Drones strike US base in Iraq, Doha explosions, as Iran hits region in war (Al Jazeera) Dems score upset win in Arkansas special election, giving GOP one more reason to worry (MS NOW) Restaurant report lays groundwork for Denver tipped-wage change; councilman drafting proposal (Denver Post) Support the show Sign Up for Our Substack Become a Patreon Member Venmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPod Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Threads, & BlueSky: @CallMeLimboPod Theme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards. Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.

    44 min
4.9
out of 5
15 Ratings

About

Call Me Limbo is your weekly dose of comedic therapy where pop culture and politics get tossed in a blender with personal stories, improv games, and zero chill. Hosted by Dai and David—two queer best friends with more opinions than filter—the show tackles everything from reality TV and music videos to capitalist hellscapes and Bad Bunny’s underwear. It’s entertainment with a little revolution on the side. Sometimes you’ll laugh until you cry. Sometimes you’ll cry until you’re organizing a union. Either way, we’re here for the drama, the joy, and the work of building a better world—with jokes. Always with jokes. We believe the personal is political, but also… pop culture is too damn fun to ignore. So whether you’re here for the Disney Channel wand impressions or a fiery takedown of billionaires—welcome. You’ve found your people because when they go low.....we go lower. So, Call Me Limbo!

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