Cussler Hustlers

Topper Sundquist
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Two strangers, American and Canadian, go through EVERY Clive Cussler novel, from a (hopefully) modern progressive viewpoint. They also get off on tangents and talk about BETTER books, but there's so much to love with these nerdy macho time capsules.

  1. Cussler Hustlers S11 E5: Operation Donkey Drop

    2D AGO

    Cussler Hustlers S11 E5: Operation Donkey Drop

    Dirk and Al bravely escape their captors... and are then almost immediately recaptured when they break into the high-security inescapable fortress of villainy. Honestly, they should have seen this coming. Sandecker convinces the President using only facts and logic. Massarde is reminded that billions of dollars won't actually protect you from a bullet. Our heroes take in an unexpected donkey show. Gunn flies first class. Ismail Yerli spots a red-breasted nuthatch. Train good, car dead. Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/CusslerHustlers⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/CusslerHustlers⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/Cussler-Hustlers/100094911757286/ Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/cusslerhustlers.bsky.social⁠ Mastodon: ⁠https://mastodon.social/@CusslerHustlers⁠ Email: ⁠cusslerhustlers@gmail.com⁠

    51 min
  2. Cussler Hustlers S11 E4: Annoyance Machine

    FEB 14

    Cussler Hustlers S11 E4: Annoyance Machine

    Dirk Pitt finally runs into something he truly didn't expect and cannot handle: a villain who knows more than he does! Hala Kamil's rebound dooms the planet. Al Giordino takes one on the crotch. Sandecker has to make Sophie's Choice for dumbasses. Eva and Hopper discover the only thing worse than North African warlords... white capitalists. On the plus side, we discover a fuel-efficient automobile that's comfortable and luxurious on and off the road! Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/CusslerHustlers⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/CusslerHustlers⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/Cussler-Hustlers/100094911757286/ Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/cusslerhustlers.bsky.social⁠ Mastodon: ⁠https://mastodon.social/@CusslerHustlers⁠ Email: ⁠cusslerhustlers@gmail.com⁠

    45 min
  3. Cussler Hustlers S1 - The Mediterranean Caper REMASTERED

    JAN 31

    Cussler Hustlers S1 - The Mediterranean Caper REMASTERED

    BREAKING! A once-in-a-century weather event happened again, making recording this week logistically impossible. So, to tide everyone over, here is the REMIXED AND REMASTERED Season 1 of Cussler Hustlers, The Mediterranean Caper in its entirety! Well, not COMPLETELY in its entirety... the biggest digressions, wanderings, meanderings, off-topic diatribes and pet noises have been removed. But the sound quality has been dramatically improved, where possible. This will keep you company while you're waiting in line at the Walgreens for half a roll of toilet paper and a jug of gin, or whatever it is you Americans do with your weekends.    Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/CusslerHustlers⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/CusslerHustlers⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/Cussler-Hustlers/100094911757286/Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/cusslerhustlers.bsky.social⁠Mastodon: ⁠https://mastodon.social/@CusslerHustlers⁠Email: ⁠cusslerhustlers@gmail.com⁠

    4h 1m
  4. Cussler Hustlers S11 E3: Come Flies The Spider

    JAN 17

    Cussler Hustlers S11 E3: Come Flies The Spider

    At last, the Promise of the Premise had arrived! Major characters arrive in the desert, but unfortunately they miss out on all the searing hot cannibal-on-cannibal action. Our nominal heroes successfully complete A Science, and are immediately ensnared by the unfortunately competent military forces of a corrupt West African warlord. Pitt takes his ball and goes home. Giordino tries to add a blonde to his collection. Rudi utilizes his Treadstone training. A French billionaire is forced to accept long distance charges. Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/CusslerHustlers⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/CusslerHustlers⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/Cussler-Hustlers/100094911757286/ Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/cusslerhustlers.bsky.social⁠ Mastodon: ⁠https://mastodon.social/@CusslerHustlers⁠ Email: ⁠cusslerhustlers@gmail.com⁠

    53 min
  5. Cussler Hustlers S11 E2: Intelligent Melon Butts

    JAN 3

    Cussler Hustlers S11 E2: Intelligent Melon Butts

    Our saga continues with... meetings! Dinner dates! Evil conferences! Sweaty detente! Political palaver! It's... it's... ok, it's kind of a lot of exposition, but we paused right before West Africa explodes into nightmarish violence absolutely not instigated by a couple of white men who don't know how to ask politely. Dirk refuses the call to action. Giordino gets black pilled. Eva is concerned about her lower GI tract. Sandecker is above the left-right paradigm. General Kazim doesn't know how to ask for a raise. Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/CusslerHustlers⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/CusslerHustlers⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/Cussler-Hustlers/100094911757286/ Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/cusslerhustlers.bsky.social⁠ Mastodon: ⁠https://mastodon.social/@CusslerHustlers⁠ Email: ⁠cusslerhustlers@gmail.com⁠

    40 min
  6. Cussler Hustlers S11 E1: We Love Our Flaming Holes

    12/20/2025

    Cussler Hustlers S11 E1: We Love Our Flaming Holes

    IT BEGINS! Sahara, the long-awaited start to the Modern Pitt Era. Not one, not two, but THREE prologues set the stage for a mystery that seems... well, not that mysterious, to be honest. They basically tell us directly who the bad guy is, and what the evil plot is, but there's so many unanswered questions floating around and it's clear Clive is having a blast. Marvel at the competent story structure! Gasp in awe at the nearly-respectful way Eva Rojas is introduced! You'll be on the edge of your seat at the accurate exploration of North African colonial history! Just ignore Zencaster's technical incompetence and strap in for a wild ride! Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/CusslerHustlers⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/CusslerHustlers⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/Cussler-Hustlers/100094911757286/ Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/cusslerhustlers.bsky.social⁠ Mastodon: ⁠https://mastodon.social/@CusslerHustlers⁠ Email: ⁠cusslerhustlers@gmail.com⁠

    55 min
  7. Pitt Stop #7: Epoxy & Psychosis

    12/07/2025

    Pitt Stop #7: Epoxy & Psychosis

    A much delayed Pitt Stop this week! Nancy was originally going to host a How It's Made about adhesives, but she got pulled down a new hyperfixation during her research, so MOST of this week's episode is about Diseases That Present As Madness! Get ready to get bummed out about rare diseases, and HOPEFULLY excited for all the great advancements being made in the medical world! In an episode that's apparently all tangents, we also ramble about kismet, destiny, pregnancy and free college. Join us or else, won't you? Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/CusslerHustlers⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/CusslerHustlers⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/Cussler-Hustlers/100094911757286/ Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/cusslerhustlers.bsky.social⁠ Mastodon: ⁠https://mastodon.social/@CusslerHustlers⁠ Email: ⁠cusslerhustlers@gmail.com⁠

    47 min
  8. Pitt Stop #6: Fitzroy Scott!

    11/09/2025

    Pitt Stop #6: Fitzroy Scott!

    This week we take a distracted detour through the land of parallel fiction and meet Cussler Hustler's iconic new action hero! Fitzroy Scott is the scion of a billionaire tech magnate, he's the sexy man all the ladies want... and he works at the post office! When a random parcel from 200 years ago sets off his radiation detector, Fitzy is pulled into a world of tropical intrigue, deadly oligarchs and imperialist revolution! Can he think fast enough on his feet to bring the evil-doers to justice and make it to work on Monday? If you find out, let us know! Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/CusslerHustlers⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/CusslerHustlers⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/Cussler-Hustlers/100094911757286/ Bluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/cusslerhustlers.bsky.social⁠ Mastodon: ⁠https://mastodon.social/@CusslerHustlers⁠ Email: ⁠cusslerhustlers@gmail.com⁠

    53 min
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Two strangers, American and Canadian, go through EVERY Clive Cussler novel, from a (hopefully) modern progressive viewpoint. They also get off on tangents and talk about BETTER books, but there's so much to love with these nerdy macho time capsules.

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  • Creator
    Topper Sundquist
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Topper Sundquist
  • Show Website
    Cussler Hustlers