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Well, 2025 was a doozy and 2026 is already giving it a run for its money. As crazy and unpredictable as the world is now, the pod don't stop, which means it's time for the third annual "Irish Tom Predictions Episode", with 4x recurring guest Thomas O'Mahony.We start by chopping it up and reviewing our past performances a bit, before diving headfirst into Tom's predictions for the Year of the Horse (and the fly ass white boy, we see you Timmy). Retro iPhones. Amy Winehouse. Joan Didion. Nigel Farage. Illiterate Men. These are but a few of the characters and topics we discuss, but you'll have to tune in for the context and Tom's full list.Then we wrap it up with shorter prediction lists from both Alex and Nick featuring AI, luddites, gambling crackdowns, crazy game shows, and more. Follow Tom on Instagram @scamgoldin and check out his work on the podcasts Lions Beneath the Skin, Lions Led by Donkeys , and Blood Work wherever you listen to podcasts.

Happy New Year half listeners! If you lived up to our standards and barely listened to us all year - even if you tuned in - this one is the perfect round up of everything we thought about this year. After 13 minutes of talking about coffee/breakfast (and then a good few more recapping our mostly banal Christmas celebrations), we get into our annual discussion of our own choices from Throwing Fits' Fitties Awards, covering:Brand/collab/jawnz of the year, with everything ranging from Nick's triple threat 3sixteen collab jeans, to Our Legacy, Aaron Levine, Madewell, Zara, and Blundstone. Trend of the year, not any of their options, but maybe AI slop takes the cake, and it will always be true that trends are no more.Best timeline takeover, could be the overwhelming news stories of the year, from Charlie Kirk to Epstein, or it could be the thing from the timeline that jumped into real life (six-sevennnn).Best movie, where Alex recaps movies and Nick goes 'hmm, yeah, I see'.Best TV, which for quality has to be The Pitt, but Love Island USA, Severance, the Sean Combs Reckoning, among others competed for the public consciousness. Biggest Bozo, either the guys responsible for the trickle down of shit 2025 had to offer (Trump/Netanyahu), or those who took the biggest L's, Andrew Cuomo and Sydney Sweeney. Goat of the year, a bit of the inverse, gotta be Friedland or Mamdani, but definitely not Taylor Greene.Musical artist of the year, where Nick recaps his Tidal Rewind and Alex goes 'hmm, yeah, I see'.And then we exchange gifts because it (was) Christmas.

Ladies and gentleman, we did it. Or should I say, she did it - this week's guest, Avery Trufelman that is. *Glass ceiling shatters*. We use the latest season of her podcast, Articles of Interest, titled "Gear", as a jumping off point to talk about everything from light topics like how she somewhat accidentally became a podcaster and geeking out about camouflage and Frank Lloyd Wright, to the more serious - and sometimes sinister - underpinnings she's uncovered in her search for how our "American Legacy", the way we dress - particularly in menswear - has come to be.

This week, we are giving our thanks by mostly discussing politics, from Zohran's trip to the White House, to the latest Epstein tranche, to MTG resigning, to our way-too-early predictions for the 2028 Presidential election. But fear not, we cover plenty of lighter fare, from our favorite holidays and Thanksgiving dishes, to the pros and cons of temperate climates, to speculating over the father of Erika Kirk's unborn child, to Alex's interesting new way of making money. Chapters:0:00 - Analyzing the Trump and Mamtani Political Exchange2:34 - Discussing Thanksgiving, Holidays, and Wisconsin Winters6:36 - Comparing Climates, Seasons, and Weather Preferences14:03 - Unpacking Epstein Files and Political Ramifications22:23 - The Erika Kirk Pregnancy and Trump's Political Decline35:36 - Early Predictions for the 2028 Presidential Election49:26 - The Political Machine and Zohran's National Appeal1:02:01 - Our Favorite and Least Favorite Thanksgiving Foods1:07:06 - Alex's Unexpected Bald Comedy Show Experience1:14:40 - Expressing Gratitude and Closing the Episode

IF YOU ARE A SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPIST, DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. We are back on schedule with a short an sweet episode where we cover everything from Alex's sprained ankle to World Series game 3 to Nick's out-of-the-box baseball strategy proposal, to the NYC mayoral election/third party viability. We also revisit Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Ryan Strnad's revenue-driving proposal, thanks to its endorsement by Barstool Sports, and Alex spills his coffee.Chapters:0:00 - Alex Recounts His Season-Ending Ankle Sprain7:49 - Debating Alcohol Sales at High School Sports and Referee Mistreatment18:41 - Analyzing Controversial Calls and Base Running in World Series Game 324:34 - Proposing a Radical Pinch Runner and Stealing Home Strategy39:36 - Navigating NYC Mayoral Election and Third-Party Voting Dynamics50:07 - Trillbilly Workers Party and Episode Wrap-Up

Well, better late than never, that's what they say, right? To make up for our tardiness, we bring you "two GD hours" of prime podcasting. We discuss the "ceasefire" in Gaza, Nick's braggadocious dreams about Bill "AIPACman" Ackman, then go down a politics rabbit hole from Graham Platner to Adelita Grijalva to Katie Porter to Marjorie Taylor Greene as we try to diagnose the Democratic Party's failure to court disaffected voters. We bring the discussion back home with Nick's recounting of a Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate's candor about their marital strifes and outlandish proposals. Then, Nick recites all of the nicknames Shawn gave Gus in the TV show Psych, trying to pick a favorite and Alex brags about his baseball achievements. To bring it all home, Nick takes NYTimes quizzes on basketball and being a "true New Yorker".Chapters:0:00 - Catching Up: Podcast Delays and Global Concerns4:19 - Unpacking the Gaza Ceasefire and a Bizarre Bill Ackman Dream8:45 - The Shady Reality and Fragility of the Gaza Ceasefire12:25 - Maine Senate Race and Democratic Party's Tone-Deafness18:54 - The Power of Populism and Political Accountability29:15 - Marjorie Taylor Greene's Surprising Stance on Gaza and Domestic Issues33:56 - Wisconsin Politics: Beer Vendors and Psych Subplots39:44 - A Deep Dive into Psych's Seasons, Episodes, and Gus's Nicknames52:22 - From Westworld's Decline to Paul Thomas Anderson's Latest57:00 - Analyzing Donald Trump's 'Fascist Aesthetic' in the White House1:04:34 - Alex's Stellar Performance on the Baseball Diamond1:11:39 - Reading 'Fort Bragg Cartel' and High School Reunion Planning1:18:52 - Testing Nick's NBA Knowledge with a New York Times Quiz1:31:46 - The 'Are You a True New Yorker' Quiz and Episode Wrap-up

We got a light one for y'all this week. We manage to avoid talking about current events (besides briefly making fun of Trump trying to pronounce acetaminophen) for almost a full hour. Instead, we talk about One Battle After Another, running into forgotten classmates at Oktoberfest, the Mets hilarious collapse, compare our LinkedIn puzzle games performance, and more.

Nick apologizes for the quality of his sound and promises he will take action to ensure it does not happen again.If you can get past Nick's leftist audio, we discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination, including the media reaction and shooter conspiracies. Then, Nick breaks down the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary, leading to a discussion about the necessary conditions for leftists candidates to beat out establishment dems. Finally, Alex reflects on his recent rewatch of Gilmore Girls and breaks down why he agrees with Felix Biedermann and Matt Christman about why it is the best girlfriend show. There's also some random tangents about bathrooms, other prestige TV shows, and a very pro-AI talk put on by the UW Alumni Association. Podcasts discussed:The Charlie Kirk ShowTime For My Stories (now on the Chapo Trap House paid feed)Gilmore GirlsMad MenSopranosAmerican PrestigeThe Adam Friedland Show - Ritchie Torres

This week, Alex gives a status update on his return to the diamond after over a decade away. Nick takes the New York Times weekly news quiz. Nick no longer supports the Throwing Fits homies. We also discuss some topics of the day such as the Minneapolis shooting, the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, RFK's fitness test, and more.

This week, the main stories are Alex being one-shotted by The Fort Bragg Cartel, a new book out detailing the use of Special Forces "Night Raids" in the Middle East and the never-ending ripple-effect that has come as a result. Separately, the latest Brewers hot streak has led him to attempt writing a novel/screenplay about the team.If those things don't interest you (the Special Forces one should at least), don't worry, we also cover other things, including but not limited to:The weatherThe Little League World SeriesTrump’s tariffs and takeover of DCAlex trying to play baseball again after 10 yearsWe also finish with a lovely hypothetical that leads to some radical places that tie right in with the theme of the Fort Bragg story.Podcast coverage of Seth Harp's Fort Bragg reporting:What a Hell of a Way to Die (now Dad) - May 2021Not mentioned, but early reporting worth listening: TrueAnon - June 2021 TrueAnon (about Ukraine, with Seth Harp) - July 2021⁠Military Matters Pt. 1⁠ & ⁠Military Matters Pt. 2⁠ - March 2023⁠TrueAnon (Live Show)⁠ - August 13, 2025The Tucker Carlson Show - August 15, 2025Chapo Trap House - August 18, 2025

Good morning half listeners. We are coming from you straight from the dome, no notes. Alex is on the roof and Nick is recovering from ballin' on muhf****as at the YMCA. After Alex gives a brief tour of the roof, including a spiritual tangent about the parallel between the Empire State Building and the Evil Brooklyn Tower, we wade into a couple Topics of the Moment: Sydney Sweeney's jeans ad killing woke and Trump's Tariff Pump and Dump scheme. Nick also takes it upon himself to invite the Beyhive to come after him because he thinks Beyoncé is racist. We also get into more personal/random topics including:Pushing it to the limit athleticallyWhat is the most "Wisconsin" songAlex getting some sun while binge-reading FuccboiMovies from Summer 2024 (Twisters and The Fall Guy)A follow up on the street healer from last episodeNot to toot our own horn but 3 years in, this might be our best episode yet.

The one thing they don't tell you about recording podcasts on Bushwick rooftops is that you will capture the near-constant passing of airplanes overhead. Anyway, this week, we are celebrating our 3-year anniversary by discussing dental extortion, how Epstein might derail the Trump presidency, what it means that right-wingers are unafraid to go mask-off with the fascism online, the Brewers being the #1 team in baseball, and Ozzy Osbourne's death.

Bit of a half ep this week, as Nick's recording stopped midway through our discussion of Love Island. So this episode is largely Alex recapping Love Island USA season 7 to date, but we also discuss some politics, including Trump's BBB, the lost Democratic Party, and the DOJ and FBI claiming they don't have any evidence against Jeffrey Epstein.

This week, the boys discuss Netanyahu's decision to have Trump bomb Iran, the New York Democratic mayoral primary, debate Alex's theory of why MLB discourse isn't broken like the NBA's is, the disappointing end to the NBA Finals, Nick weighs in on Alex's breakdown of the MLB City Connect uniforms and his soon-to-be-unveiled U.S. regional breakdown map.

A day late but never a dollar short. This week, we bring you an hour and a half of vamping about both of our recent and ongoing travels featuring Country Alex and Coastal Nick, the LA protests, iOS 26, Zohran going on TF, discussing which sport has the most 'athletic' athletes, and more. Stick around (or skip) to the end to hear some great riffing on Donald Trump + Alex Jones impressions.

This week, discuss our Memorial Day Weekend activities, including a rainy marathon Mets game and jumping into a cold lake. We also discuss what adrenaline rush activities we would try, finding the right hat, and being vibey book bros.

This week we get into everything from personal business (movies, getting laid off, celebrating birthdays, framing things), the Met Gala, Sinners, the new Pope, to Alex's latest jawn cop. Nick also coaches Alex on the ins and outs of political canvassing.

In this (mostly) uncut instant classic, we discuss Alex playing sports for the first time in a decade, the 100 men vs 1 gorilla debate, the NFL Draft, Lib vs MAGA names, the new Bon Iver album, and our short but important summer shopping lists.

We welcome you back to the main (unhinged) content of your favorite podcasters favorite podcast with this banger of an episode where we touch on topics ranging from RFK insisting autists can't play baseball to two autists talking about their favorite shitty iPhone games. In between, we cover such topics as How Long Gone visiting Wisconsin, proper burger accoutrements, Glen Powell, mayo, and have an extended debate about the merits of the NBA compared to college basketball.

This special episode of Only One AirPod is brought to you by the Cheeto-in-Chief's so-called "Liberation Day", as we give our reaction to Trump's blanket tariffs announced on April 2. Naturally, much has changed since that day and even since we recorded this episode on April 6, but the theme of the conversation still - if not especially, now - rings true. There is no strategy, and the outcome is going to be bad. We also take a little bit of time to discuss March Madness, Alex Ovechkin breaking "The Great One"'s goal-scoring record, and Wisconsin politics. Enjoy.