Are We Recording?

Hardtail Media

A show about what is happening around us, or things we find fascinating at the moment. We may discuss politics, or possibly a quack doctor who implanted goat testicles in people, promising a cure for everything. Topics can be current, or historical, and often one thing leads to another.

  1. 01/27/2025

    The one about Andrew 'Sandy' Irvine, not knowing your kids, getting old, nacho cheese machines, snowboarders, fanny packs, Sonrisa Salvaje, hot tub neck pillows, horror movies

    Mark and Kevin have not recorded, or at least published, any podcast episode of any kind, in a long time. They are rusty. They ramble from Sandy Irvine's foot found on Everest, to nacho cheese machines, the Snurfer, David Lee Roth in Spanish, and more. Andrew 'Sandy' Irvine found on EverestHigh Fidelity - Barry, the perfect salesclerkDavid Lee Roth - Sonrisa SalvajeThe SnurferTaco trucks on every corner

  2. 05/03/2024

    The one about gift cards, big business takeover of everything, the loss of retail expertise, Tucker in Russia, private equity buying up healthcare, retirement isn't going to happen, Bezos Yacht Coin, outgoing Boeing CEO, Elon Musk, DJT stock, Vice Presi

    Mark and Kevin have been busy, because of kids, but finally get back to recording another episode. This one starts with a rant about gift cars, and why they are "the worst". Things quickly spiral, as it often does with these two. The episode covers: Gift cardsCorporate takeover of everythingThe loss of expertise in retail Tucker Carlson in RussiaPrivate equity buying up, and ruining, healthcareRetirement isn't going to happen for many AmericansOur proposal for a new crypto currency, called Bezos Yacht Coin (BYC), pegged to the value of a Jeff Bezos Yacht, currently $500M.The outgoing Boeing CEO, his use of jets for personal trips, while claiming as business expense, and his massive Golden ParachuteElon MuskDJT stockVice Presidents (they shouldn't just be an accessory)Marjorie Taylor GreeneLauren Boebert

  3. 10/27/2023

    The one about the Israel-Hamas war, my way or the highway, Taylor Swift, societal norms, suspenders, Atlas Obscura, and Camera Obscura

    The Israel-Hamas conflict has begun, and countless lives lost. Mark and Kevin discuss it a bit, before segueing into the inability of politicians to compromise, and the consequences for everyone else. Taylor Swift has movie, and Mark doesn't get it. Kevin can't help, as he doesn't get it either. There's a bit about societal norms, why suspenders are awesome, and Camera Obscura, the concept, the band, and the website and podcast. Camera ObscuraCamera Obscura - bandAtlas Obscura

  4. 09/27/2023

    The one about the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Lauren Boebert, sociopathic CEO, Boss Tweed, True Scottsman, Trump's Favorite Bible Verse, Danny Masterson, Jimmy Fallon

    Mark and Kevin discuss the latest drama in Wisconsin, Lauren Boebert's latest incident, rich businessmen who hate their employees and want them to stop feeling empowered, Boss Tweed, some logical fallacies, Donald trump (of course), and a few other items. Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates often speak out on hot topics. Only one faces impeachment threat ‘Don’t you know who I am?’ Lauren Boebert is the creator of her own sorry scandal  Australian real estate tycoon wants to ‘kill’ the attitude where ‘employees feel the employer is extremely lucky to have them’ William M. Tweed No True Scotsman Fallacy Donald Trump unable to name one verse from "favourite book" The Bible

  5. 07/21/2023

    The one about the billionaire who wants to live forever, otters attacking surfers, rich dogs, Threads, Zuckerber vs Musk, and Taylor Swift

    The news cycle never ceases to amaze Mark and Kevin. In this episode it's the billionaire who wants to live forever, otters attacking surfers, rich people's dogs, Threads, and Zuckerber vs Musk, in the battle of two evil billionaires, and Taylor Swift. This billionaire wants to live foreverGunfight at the O.K. CorralDeionized waterZuckerberg Vs. Musk: Everything We Know About The Possible Cage FightThorn of Crowns

  6. 07/07/2023

    The one about the submarine, Trump, the Supreme Court, team pride, Elizabeth Holmes, Moms for Liberty, kids and sports, and mountain biking

    A submarine imploded, Biden was blamed for a slow response, and obviously Trump, would have found it faster...probably by himself. The Supreme Court went crazy recently. Some people tie their self-worth to their favorite professional sports team, which Mark and Kevin find odd. The political organization, Moms for Liberty quoted Hitler in a recent newsletter.  Kids and sports, or activities is always a challenge, and it's a fine line between exposing kids to sports or activities, and forcing them to do things they don't like. They also talk about mountain biking and speed reading, which was a thing.

  7. 07/04/2023

    The one about home projects, science as a team sport, cars are complicated, music snobbery, old rock stars, jury duty, AI, skateboarding

    Kevin spent the day of the podcast fixing things, whether broken or not, so that's how the episode starts. Mark has an encounter with a climate change denier who almost utters the words "global warming", but then catches himself in the nick of time. Unfortunately science has become a team sport, with political allegiance taking priority. New cars are too complicated. Kevin likes the old ones that are easy to work on. Also, Mark and Kevin were, and probably still are, music snobs. That was a part of their personas as adolescents, and probably kept them from having more friends. The music snobbery leads to a discussion of aging rock and pop stars. Jury duty is a thing most people don't want to do, but someone has too. They should pay more so people can do it without worrying about paying their bills. The guys talk about AI. It's artificial...is it intelligent (no)?  Finally, skateboarding is cool.

  8. 06/01/2023

    The one about the sound of our voices, distorted self-image, collecting things, satirical business ideas, liberal towns in conservative states, Kevin's European vacation, movies, US health insurance sucks, and leaving your comfort zone through travel

    Mark and Kevin don't like the sound of their recorded voices, though they do like the sound of each other's voices. Does everyone dislike the sound of their own voice? They realize they're not funny, insightful, or even likely very intelligent, but Mark brings up those who have a distorted self-image.  Kevin went to Europe and didn't want to come home. Mark and Kevin know lots of conservatives who love Europe, but love to hate it when it's politically expedient. Donald Trump wanted Europeans to immigrate to the US instead of immigrants from "shit hole countries", but the Europeans he wanted didn't have any reason to move here. On the other hand, Kevin would move to many European countries right now, if he could. Sadly, while many conservatives would be happy to help him pack, most of Europe doesn't want Kevin. A friend in Spain has listened to the podcast, and said it was about Elon Musk, so Mark and Kevin refuse to talk about Elon in this particular episode, no matter how much they dislike him and would like to talk about the latest nonsense in the Elon Musk orbit. Mark once saw the movie Big Fish in Italy, but didn't realize it was good until he saw in English. Kevin had many hours to watch movies on the plane, and watched Everything Everywhere All At Once, and the Big Short. Traveling to other countries takes you out of your comfort zones. The accommodations are smaller, the meals are different, and sometimes people don't want to speak English even if they can (not that we blame them).

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A show about what is happening around us, or things we find fascinating at the moment. We may discuss politics, or possibly a quack doctor who implanted goat testicles in people, promising a cure for everything. Topics can be current, or historical, and often one thing leads to another.

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  • Creator
    Hardtail Media
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2021 Hardtail Media
  • Show Website
    Are We Recording?