Campbell and Cohen's Kooky Quarantine

Seamus and Ben are joined by Friend of the Pod Rob Drumm to reflect on the two decades since 9/11

Seamus and Ben are back from the YDA Convention in Cincinnati and spoiler alert: Seamus has COVID-19. Worse off, Ben and Seamus do not have their Friday night Dungeons and Dragons game to play. So, what is there to do? Spend an hour riffing off each other, of course!

Twigger warning/content warning: Thus episode discusses topics of sexual harassment and assault. Ben, Seamus, and friend of the pod, Jovan C. Richards, discuss what is happening in New York with its governor and how impeachment works in the Empire State. If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual harassment, there are resources availible including Workplaces Respond to Domestic and Sexual Violence: A National Resource Center ( https://www.workplacesrespond.org/resource-library/ ) and RAINN ( http://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline ).

Is the new Space Jam a look another allegory for labor organizing or just a way for Warner Brothers to tell off Disney? Are the College Republicans about to completely implode due to corruption or did a bunch of state federations just fail Politics 101? And how did Seamus' grandfather help Jesse Owens win 4 gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics? Will Seamus ever eat Pineapple Pizza? (Spoiler to that last one: yes, if you donate at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/nysydpiethepresident?refcode=revengeonseamus .) All of that and more are answered with special guest (and Friend of the Pod), YDA Womens Caucus Chair Becky Beaver.

In a podcast first, Ben and Seamus record together in person. Discussion includes Rudy Guiliani losing his law license, the tide pod challenge, Kenan and Kel, and a plan to visit the Home Alone house.

Seamus and Ben, in the 1-year anniversary celebration of the first episode of the pod are joined by previous guests: YDA CoRD Chair, Midwest Region Director, and YDA Labor Caucus Chair Hannah Wroblewski; Young Democrats of Wisconsin President and YDA Association of Charted Unit Presidents Chair Charles Myers; YDA Womens Caucus Chair Becky Beaver; YDA Legislation Committee Chair and LGBTQIA+ Caucus Chair Sam Bauman; Scott Urbanowski; and Kady Curtis. And, making his debut on the podcast, coming all the way from Upstate New York, is YDA Northeast Region Director and New York State Young Democrats President Jovan Richards. The gang discusses what has happened to them over the last year, getting Fauci Ouchies, Tiger King (because natch), reuiniting in Montana and/or Chicago, and how the only real pizza out there is New York style (get @ us Chicago with your your dumb casserole).

Seamus and Ben are joined by YDA Secretary Rebecca Pinn again to discuss recent updates fron Massachusetts Democratic State Committee.

In this mini-episode, Seamus (with Ben in his ear) calls Great America PAC right after the inauguration of President Joe Biden. The first call is to old number from before the 2020 election and the second number is to one being promoted on OAN.

Seamus and Ben are joined by friends of the pod Becky Beaver and Melissa Schapero as well as new friend Emily Bell to discuss the Georgia runoff elections, the attempted coup on the United States Capitol, and Trump soon being gone (and the ensuing GOP civil war). Along the way, we try prank calling a pro-Trump Super PAC. Finally, Ben admits what we have all known for a long time: he is a terrible human being (his words). On an unrelated note, if you are looking for some good progressive campaign designs, check out Design by Miko ( https://www.instagram.com/designbymiko/ ).

Seamus and Ben are joined by YDA Secretary Rebecca Pinn to discuss the recent dysfunction that was the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee Chair election and how the Democratic Party needs to start listening to activists and small dollar donors if they are to thrive. (Basically, Ben and Seamus are letting Rebecca use their podcast to vent. A guest gets some catharsis and the hosts get another episode recorded after taking about 6 weeks off... everyone wins.)

Seamus and Ben are joined by their once-harshest critic: Stephanie Campanha Wheaton. Together, the three discuss the 2020 Election, Joe Biden winning, what comes next for the Democratic Party.

Seamus and Ben are joined by Justin Holsomback, a candidate for Fulton County, GA County Commissioner. Justin discusses how YDA prepared him to be the Georgia Democratic Party Secretary and a candidate for office and his platform: more funding for public transportation, sustainable development, and improved mental health care access. Ben and Seamus, of course, ask him about the questions the mainstream media will not ask like: "Does pineapple belong on pizza?" (spoiler: it does not) and "How can we finally get Josh to rename his dog to Manhole?" You can learn more about Justin by visiting his website at https://justinholsomback.com/ (not to be confused with https://justiceholsomback.com/ ).

Seamus and Ben are joined by Leah Kirk. Ben and Leah try their best to make Seamus puke by reviewing different flavors of candy corn. Seamus tries his best to change topics. Comedy ensues.

Seamus and Ben are joined by Ian Dunne, Matt Hughes, Charles Myers, TJ Deluca, Scott Urbanowski, Hannah Wroblewski, and Zach Shartiag to discuss the 9-hour long YDA Summer Virtual Meeting they all particpated in and what happens when a meeting is not constrained with people having to catch flights or a hotel kicking people out. Please note, that a few hours after this episode was recorded, word was received that Young Democrats of Maryland President Joseph Kitchen was found dead in his home in what has been reported as complications due to COVID-19; we are dedicating this episode to his memory.

Seamus and Ben, with guest (and Dungeon Mistress) Ruth Baranowski, discuss their Dungeons and Dragons quest (which - somehow - Seamus... er... Foxillion has not yet died in). Also, the Water Temple in Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is evil, Kidz Bop is a torture device and chooses wholly inappropriate songs to cover, Ben has thoughts about Nickleback, and Ruth, though she is from Colorado, does not understand South Park references. Also, the PAC has renamed itself to Dog PAC and patrons on Patreon can vote on the design of the crop top Seamus will wear to the next YDA meeting (learn more by going to https://www.patreon.com/kookyquarantine).

The cat is out of the bag (and in the case of the cat owned by Melissa Schapero, may be trying to kill us). We started our own political action committee: Friends of Manhole! This is totally real and friends of the pod Hannah Wroblewski, Lauren Tussey, and Leah Kirk are all joining us in this endeavor that will support candidates, charities, and causes close to our hearts. Want to help us out, check out https://friendsofmanhole.com and donate. We are also now up on Patreon - with real perks! - so please support us by going to https://www.patreon.com/kookyquarantine.

Ben and Seamus host YDA Midwest Region Director Hannah Wroblewski. Topics discussed include Democrats who should not be running for office, Seamus being creepy (he says he is just a good hacker), and a love of Florida Sunshine Laws. No word yet on the thing Seamus and Ben are working on. Also, Seamus has been named a Lord of the Principality of Sealand.

Ben and Seamus have something up their sleeves but they cannot really talk about it yet.

Ben, Seamus, and returning guest Jacintha Webster discuss Tiger King (naturally since the guest is from Oklahoma), cartoons that are racially insensitive, and New York stereotypes.

Basically, for an hour or so, Ben, Seamus, and guest Scott Urbanowski discuss how conservatives are actually the biggest snowflakes alive - especially Patrick J. Reilly, President/Founder of the Cardinal Newman Society; Bobby Walker, Chairman of the New York Federation of College Republicans; and Ed Mullins, President of the Sergents Benevolent Association... and of, course Trump - we cannot forget about Trump. In the process, we learn that if you do a Google Image Search for Eric Prince, the first image that comes up is one in which he looks like Mel Gibson; Chuck-E-Cheese needs to go to rehab; and Seamus may worship the ground on which Lin-Manuel Miranda walks. (Also, we want to apologize for our Harry Potter-themed episode since J.K. Rowling has proven herself to be a TERF.)

Seamus and Ben are joined by former YDA Treasurer Drew Pollom to discuss soccer, police brutality, and more.

Seamus and Ben are joined by YDA Midwest Region Director Hannah Wroblewski, Young Democrats of Washington National Committeeperson Arne Nelson, Young Democrats of Wisconsin President Charles Myers, and Queens County Young Democrats Vice President of Diversity and Outreach Mufazzal Hossain to discuss which real-life political figures are which Harry Potter characters. Insanity ensues.

Seamus and Ben are joined by Young Democrats of Kentucky President Emeritus Clayton Brown. Together, we learn about the dark underbelly of Sesame Street; TSA thinks Cards Against Humanity is a bomb; Notary was thrown in jail for killing a bunch of babies; there is no correct way to say Louisville; and COVID-19 would be cured if you charged people $5 do punch Martin Shkreli. Also, be sure to vote for Buddy (not the dog formerly known as Jax - who should be disqualified for not using his given name of Manhole) in the KYD Doggie Derby!

Seamus and Ben are joined by Young Democrats of America Disability Issues Caucus Vice-Chair Melissa Schapero (and her cat, Furiosa - who we are certain is a CIA sleeper agent (wake up sheeple!). Among the things we learn: Plandemic is terrible but Dr. Mike's takedown of it is fantastic; the key to make Melissa happy is to send statistics jokes (but she is also possoibly a nativist); Marianne Williamson is just simply terrible; Mr. Hanky is better than Santa Claus; and you can use photoshop to create a ballot selfie. Most importantly, we discuss the intracies of sex during quarantine (don't ever say this podcast isn't educational).

Seamus and Ben are joined by Young Democrats of Wisconsin President Charles Meyers. The most importamt question to be raised: which Harry Potter caracters are which American political figures? Also, in no particular order: has anyone invented a meat smoothie and is that the origin or the Slim Jim? Does Ben look like a Republican? What is Charles really growing in his basement. But, most importantly, if Seamus and Ben are able to raise $200 by next week, Seamus will cut his hair into a fauxhawk (Venmo: @Seamus_Campbell).

Seamus and Ben are joined by Young Democrats of America Native American Caucus and Judicial Council Chair Jacintha Webster indoctrinating everyone into the "Cult of Sourdough.

Seamus and Ben are joined by Young Democrats of Kentucky President Lauren Tussey boils up some mac and cheese with kimchee (made without milk! *gasp*).

Seamus and Ben are joined by former Young Democrats of Tennessee National Committeewoman Leah Kirk shows off her baking skills with some chocolate rosemary cupcakes with strawberry/raspberry buttercream frosting.

Seamus and Ben are joined by Young Democrats of Wisconsin President Charles Myers shows off his shakshuka, which he makes at least weekly for breakfast for his family.

In this extremely long episode, Seamus and Ben are joined, in four parts, by some of their friends about their respective cooking habits while in quarantine. Young Democrats of Wisconsin President Charles Myers shows off his shakshuka, which he makes at least weekly for breakfast for his family. Next, former Young Democrats of Tennessee National Committeewoman Leah Kirk shows off her baking skills with some chocolate rosemary cupcakes with strawberry/raspberry buttercream frosting. Then, Young Democrats of Kentucky President Lauren Tussey boils up some mac and cheese with kimchee (made without milk! *gasp*). Finally, we end with Young Democrats of America Native American Caucus and Judicial Council Chair Jacintha Webster indoctrinating everyone into the "Cult of Sourdough." We would apologize for how long this episode is but it was Ben's idea and Seamus, out of spite for the amount of editing he had to do and a lack of energy when the editing was done, just mashed all of the segments - recorded all at various points in one day - into one episode. (We were supposed to have a fifth guest but that person bailed, which made Seamus very happy because he was about to die of exhaustion. Seriously people, if anyone ever comes to you with an idea to do a multipart podcast episode which is to be recorded in one day, run for the hills!)

Seamus and Ben are joined by former YDA Vice President and former New York State Young Democrats President Mike Corbett. In what may be the first serious episode, the trio discuss the 2020 Primary, collections of campaign posters, and how America almost did not get Vice President Dan Quayle.

Seamus and Ben are joined by two Topeans: Kady Curtis and Lucas Ryan. We learn that COVID-19 is a conspiracy to help the rich and powerful to stay vibrant, birds have not actually existed since 1986, Kady hates ice cream (but is a fan of Rick Santorum), and that Ben has personally inspected every snowflake that has ever fallen from the sky. Also, and we cannot stress this enough, Carole Baskin did it.

Now that the Democratic Primary for President is over, where does the party go from here? How does the party begin to unify? And, most importantly, how does Seamus not know "Goodbye Earl" by the Dixie Chicks?

Did you know college is a 4 year vacation? We did not until we learned that from Jackson Blanchard. Other things we learned: living in a basement is not good for wifi connectivity nor recording a podcast over the Internet, everything is a mood, there was a "Lilo and Stitch" video game, and you can bet on election results. Also, in an Kooky Quarantine exclusive, Jack may or may not have announced his candidacy for County Coroner on a platform of arresting the sheriff!

Are chicken nuggets meatballs? Mountain lions vs. squirrels? Which gambling games will be around after the apocalypse? What will society be like after the pandemic ends? Will they make a fourth Austin Powers movie? Does Seamus know how to actually speak in a coherent sentence? All of these questions (and more!) are posed in our latest installment.

Instead of hanging out at #YDAKCK, Seamus and Ben are joined by Samantha Bauman, Vice Chair of the YDA LGBTQ Caucus and Chair of the Legislation Committee of YDA. Together, we discuss the new cult show on Netflix, "Tiger King," we learn about how Ben has Jon Stewart on speed dial, YDA President Joshua Harris-Till may not be practicing social distancing, how Seamus is a Nickleback fan, and (drum roll please!) Sam announces her candidacy for President in 2032 (with possible running-mate Gritty)!

On the first day of classes at the Zoom School of Law, Ben and Seamus are joined by YDA Women's Caucus Chair Becky Beaver. Topics range from how Space Jam is pro-union, if jury nullification should be pursued for punching Nazis, Seamus is not someone to be crossed, cosplay, and how law school is not worth avoiding.

So, we do not have any segments yet so Ben and Seamus just spend some time talking about what this podcast *may* become but, really, everything in the world sucks because of the coronavirus. But, on some bright notes: we discuss how we can maybe make Ben cry, how Ann Coulter may be doing an act, and how Harvey Weinstein does not have a heart.

Welcome to Campbell and Cohen's Kooky Quarantine. We have no friggin idea what this is going to be except a way to anger our friends. Check back soon for new episodes.