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Remember a time when good faith discourse and a reasoned argument was what mattered, not just how loud and crazy you were? We barely can either, but we know it's the right way to go. So check out our scorchingly mild takes to culture and current events on weekly basis.

Ron Cabuno and Pete Crawford

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47. Biden Their Time

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 46:04


While Biden ramps up the COVID response, GOP Senators are coming down with amnesia about what happened January 6th. The Bossy Besties join me for a great talk! This episode is dedicated to the memory of Mr. Denny Coleman.

46. Insurrection (and the Browns)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 60:25


This podcast about the Assault on the Capitol is brought to you by the ASS WHOOPING the Browns put on the Steelers for their first playoff win since 1994!!

45. A Very BTBM Christmas (2020)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 30:09


Close the year out right with a Christmastime fireside chat. You can even hear my little hellion of a daughter in the background quite regularly, which is nice.

44. The Thanksgiving 2020 Show!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 52:21


Enjoy a super relaxed roundtable of holiday and newsy conversation with Wife Britt and West Coast Nick. Happy Holidays!

43. November 15, 2020. Good Call, America

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 88:30


BTBM is back from taking a victory vacation after Trump's presidential defeat at the hands of Scrappy Scranton Joe. This week, I finally work up the guts to have my extremely knowledgeable stepdad on the show. Enjoy!

42. November 1st, 2020. The Choice Is Before Us

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 55:39


No more politicking necessary. It's Election Time 2020. BTBM is glad to have had you along for the ride! Wife Brittany and good friend Jon Zetts join me today for a discussion on what comes next either way, and how we're preparing for it.

41. October 25th, 2020. The Scuttlebutt Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 46:49


Let's get West Coast Nick Hulea and Cousin Matt Onesti on for a liberal sewing circle to discuss the egregious transgressions of the Trump Administration...and Borat. Done.

40. October 18th, 2020. A Love Supreme

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 41:38


Joining me on the pod is a Youngstown newscaster with over 4 decades of experience, Mr. Stan Boney. This episode is dedicated to the eternal memory of my aunt, JoAnn Sweeney.

39. October 11th, 2020. Finding COVID In Your Poop

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 59:46


My cousin Chris Wilson brings his expertise of waster water management to the show. West Coast Nick Hulea talks football and kidnappings. And the news is crazy as ever.

38. October 4th, 2020. The Obvious Next Step

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 46:57


Of course President Trump would contract Covid four weeks before the election and just days after ragging on opponent Joe Biden for wearing "such a big mask" all the time. Par for the course in 2020. Plus Jim Wertz of the Erie County Democratic Party.

37. September 28th, 2020. Write Off Into The Sunset

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 38:21


The NYT drops a huge story on Trump's taxes. I'm more concerned with enjoying what warm weather is left. And, Nick Hulea and Wife Brittany join me for a roundtable discussion.

BTBM Episode 36, September 20, 2020: RIP Notorious RBG

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 41:33


Another whopper week of news recapped in relatable fashion. Plus I bring wife Brittany on for some parenting talk and Luke Beard makes his pod debut to talk NBA Playoffs.

BTBM Episode 35, September 13, 2020: The Browns Suck Because Of Lindsey Graham...Probably

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 53:15


The President is caught red handed admitting he knew how bad COVID was as early as February, and that doesn't seem to make a damn bit of difference to him or his supporters. Fighting the good fight on social media, plus a passive look into the suddenly present NFL season.

BTBM Episode 34, September 7, 2020: Long Weekend, Shorter Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 47:17


Ron welcomes Deputy Director of the Mahoning County Board of Elections to the pod for an enlightening interview. Plus, Trump thinks soup is public enemy number one. And is Ken Jennings positioning himself to be heir to the Jeopardy throne?

BTBM Episode 33, August 30, 2020: Feeling That Late Summer Heat

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 53:38


Trump, Inc. fans the flames of chaos and fear, both in Portland and around the nation through a week of RNC speeches. West Coast Nick joins us for a recap. And we welcome 5th grade educator April Davis on, to tell us about what starting the school year during the pandemic will look like.

BTBM Episode 32, August 23, 2020: The Sound Of One Mic Clapping

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 62:14


Ron ventures into the great podcast unknown once again, but now on a solo expedition. To help him along, he's enlisted for this episode an old friend who currently works for Goodyear corporate, and his lovely wife!

BTBM Episode 31, August 9, 2020: Having A "Mild" Meltdown

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 59:33


Pete is back from a vacation that he didn't even clear with our non-existent HR department. And the show gets a Hollywood-level facelift in terms of a new general format. This is definitely a can't miss installment of BTBM.

BTBM Episode 30, August 2, 2020: Is This Thing On?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 69:47


Captain Ron and West Coast Nick tackle the mountain of demon sperm, er, news that came our way this week. Can The Orange Man delay the presidential election? No. But that won't stop him from scaring half the country into thinking he can. And Joe Biden hasn't emerged from the woodwork yet, but his VP pick is about to.

BTBM Episode 29, July 26, 2020: Person, Idiot, Man, Camera, Virus

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 84:49


The results are in! Trump is the smartest person to ever take the nursing home test. And Dr. Fauci throws a baseball just as good as you would expect a 79 year old scientist to. Ron's wife Britt finally started watching The Wire. oh, and fascist federal storm troopers have literally begun roughing people up in American streets.

BTBM Episode 28, July 19, 2020: What Can Orange Screw For You?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 72:12


Trump may bring us together after all...in repudiation of how badly he's lead this country through struggle and strife. While the school year looms heavy right around the corner and COVID19 deaths top 140,000, the commander in chief is more concerned with photo-ops with cans of beans and showers where the water doesn't come out. Plus a tribute to the passing of the great John Lewis, as well as a look into Dan Snyder's future with Washington football and the new Tom Hanks movie, Greyhound.

BTBM Episode 27, July 12, 2020: Deja Flu All Over Again

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 82:48


The President says, "We're in a good place," as ICU's reach capacity all over the country. Betsy DeVos says the main priority is to mandate schools reopen as normal, while one of the reasons Trump gave for the commutation of Roger Stone's sentence is that prison just isn't a safe place to be right now. And NFL players are feeling the same way about their workplace, too. Our theme song, as always, was composed by Ryan Little.

BTBM Episode 26, July 5, 2020: "Born" On The 5th Of July

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 72:17


The Divider-In-Chief is at it again, dismissing the movement for racial justice he was so obviously falsely supporting just weeks ago, and instead turns to fanning the flames of the "Us v Them" mentality his supporters have grown to love. Plus the renaming of sports teams and an in depth look at this year's less-than-normal edition of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, all that and much more!

BTBM Episode 25, June 28, 2020: It's The Same Old Song

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 70:38


Nick Hulea fills in for Pete, and joins Ron on a rundown of the events of the past week: The world's unwelcome house guest, Covid19, claims squatters rights in the US and vows never to leave. And even with a massive uptick in positive tests, the White House assures the country it's as good as gone. Donald Trump continues his march towards a landslide loss in November by promoting white supremacy videos on his twitter feed, and denies being briefed on a Russian plot to pay Taliban fighters bounties on the heads of American service members. All in a week's work. Plus, this week is the last chance to donate to The Scleroderma Research Fund! Visit www.BoardmanSDWalk.org and help out any way you can.

BTBM Episode 24, June 21, 2020: You're Killin Me, Smalls!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 65:43


As more admission of past injustices come to light, and more admonishment of those that seek to uphold the status quo reaches towards a critical mass, Donald Trump finds a way to inject himself into the eye of the storm and the eye of nearly every story. We also cover his historic flop of a campaign rally, plus the latest on Covid 19.

BTBM Episode 23, June 14, 2020: Reconstruction Redux

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 69:15


Born To Be Mild is back at full strength and kicks it into high gear. Police Reforms, BLM, addressing the legacy of the Confederacy, and the push back to all of them. And don't forget to donate to Scleroderma Research at www.BoardmanSDWalk.org

BTBM Episode 22, June 7, 2020: The Task At Hand

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 23:13


Ron tackles this week's show expertly on his own, as Pete had pressing family matters to attend to. The blowback from Trump's photo op last Monday draws criticism across the spectrum, plus policing reforms, and how Drew Brees is handling a severe case of foot-in-mouth. Lastly, a segment on the charitable cause Ron holds most dear, The Scleroderma Research Foundation, which you can donate to now at www.BoardmanSDWalk.org

BTBM Episode 21B, June 3, 2020: Amid Weak Leadership Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 40:37


Here's what happens when you've got a milion important topics to discuss...and it's only Wednesday. Listen in good health!

BTBM Episode 21, May 31, 2020: No Fate But What We Make

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 78:30


Enough has proven to be enough, and protests around the country have taken place in response to yet another senseless killing of a black man at the hands of law enforcement. The fellas wade carefully but passionately into the deep end of the discussion.

BTBM Episode 20, May 24, 2020: SuperSeeder Weekend?

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 73:33


The push and pull between the open cautiously crowd and the kill the weak/I need my water parks crowd rages on and no choice is depoliticized, it seems. Also, the guys review how at-home haircuts are going and Uncle Joe's latest lil gaff.

BTBM Episode 19, May 17, 2020: Peaks and Valleys

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 62:10


The guys push through some adverse circumstances to bring another quality show. Spring is in full gear and it's time to get outside. No better companion than a great podcast!

BTBM Episode 18, May 10, 2020: Happy Mother's Day!

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 83:24


Pete and Ron squabble over which Rocky movie was best, but only after a solid convo regarding all the news of the week. The Amaud Aubrey video ignites a firestorm on familiar turf, anti-science misinformation rears its ugly head on social media and at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, and can dogs smell COVID-19?

BTBM Episode 17, May 3, 2020: Breathe In The Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 73:07


Ohio has an on again/off again/on again relationship with masks in businesses, as they and many other states around the country move forward with reopening their societies and economies. Dennis Rodman enters the discussion in the ESPN Jordan doc. And the movie pop quiz returns.

BTBM Episode 16, April 26, 2020: Don's Household Hints

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 70:49


Turns out the coronavirus can be cured by items just lying around the house! We talk turkey about the Trumpster, babble about basketball and the MJ documentary, and more discussion on COVID19 in our daily lives.

BTBM Episode 15, April 19, 2020: Suspicious Minds / Greek Easter!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 67:08


This damn virus forced my kid to have her first birthday over the internet! We made the best of it, and we'll share a bit more light-hearted subject material than normal lately, as the coronavirus had us keeping up with the news, but hardly excited to talk about it ad nauseam. Also, our apologies to Joe Biden.

BTBM Episode 14, April 12, 2020: Vivian's Birthday / Rise Up!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 71:37


We sift through the main coronavirus stories of the week for your informational benefit, but do some fun stuff, too. The IceMan cometh with some sweet rhymes, Ron's daughter Viv has her first birthday, and the guys check to see how much they actually had been Feeling the Bern.

BTBM Episode 13, April 5, 2020: Mask Me Anything

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 64:07


COVID-19 is affecting every aspect of society. We reached out to a local mayor to find out about the steps she's taking to ensure her city isn't hit hard. Plus an interview with the founder of a 3D-printed ventilator initiative. All that, plus a groundhog in my garden. https://covid19ventilator.org/ https://www.cityofstruthers.com/covid_preparedness.html

BTBM Episode 12, March 29, 2020: (Tiger) King Friday, I Presume

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 69:03


Yes, we discuss the GD Tiger King, as well as more pressing matters. Like the groundhog that's taken up residency under my shed. Oh, and coronavirus.

BTBM Episode 11B, March 25, 2020: Midweek PandeMicCheck

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 35:50


Shitty things are happening. We talk of them. Sometimes humor is employed. The end.

BTBM Episode 11, March 23, 2020: America On Time Out

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 63:29


While COVID-19 has fundamentally altered every aspect of public and private life, somehow Pete and Ron come out with their wit and whimsy relatively unscathed.

BTBM Episode 10, March 15 2020: Homeward Bound(aries)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 56:18


One topic, many takes. See how the Mild Side deals with the ongoing threat of Coronavirus.

BTBM Episode 9, March 8, 2020: Contagion / Pete Has Met A Lot Of People

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 62:15


Strap in for The President himself to open the show in a panic, then hand it off to us to keep the ball rolling for as long as attention spans allow. ALERT: HIGH QUALITY CONTENT!

BTBM Episode 8, March 1, 2020: Super Flu'sDay

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 64:29


Wow, guys! Keep up the great work sharing the show with others! This week's episode could've totally been a bummer in less capable hands...but, fear not, as usual, more quality content is heading your way.

BTBM Episode 7, February 23, 2020: Joe Biden is (Probably) on Adderall

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 79:45


We break out the flame-thrower of truth and lay waste to marauding hordes of bullshit nuggets once more, plus a date with Elizabeth Warren, kinda.

BTBM Episode 6, February 16, 2020: A Bug, Not A Feature

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 79:29


This week we fought technical difficulties, infant diarrhea, and the President shitting on the Constitution, and we talk Oscars!

BTBM Episode 5, February 09, 2020: I-UhOh-Wa

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 63:08


This show is fire, proceed with caution...then tell your friends.

BTBM Episode 4, February 2, 2020: Un-peachment

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 68:46


There wasn't an ACTUAL impeachment, but we'll discuss it anyways. Plus a little pigskin prognostication and other assorted high-level musings. A must listen by any standard. Tell Your Friends! Today's episode is brought to you by Coronavirus. And today's background tracks supplied by Ryan Little, find him on Soundcloud.

BTBM Episode 3, January 26, 2020: Sea Legs Acquired

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 69:21


We talk the passing of Kobe, our Super-Fooseball-Game-Thingy excitement levels (or lack thereof), and the new Tarantino flick, plus much more. This episode is definitely NOT sponsored by the Quip toothbrush.

BTBM Episode 2, January 19, 2020 : Marked Improvement!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 71:53


We are getting good at this....honest.

Let the fun begin! Welcome to Episode 1!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 61:36


Episode 1 goes well......a little too well, probably. But that's good for you (most likely)! The guys talk Iran, Joe Burrow and demon babies. Enjoy!

Are you ready for reasoning?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 2:00


Hype-laden introduction to our silly little enterprise.

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