Coffee for Communists

All the employees of WXG studios have abandoned the station except for host Grolph Mnudenmeister and his two headstrong comrades, Ski Shanko and Michelobe Biggs. Margaret, the brains of the operation, is packing up the fax machine, internal documents, and massage table. With her goes the organization and music licensing of a once-thriving ideologically-driven radio station. The remaining members are joined by special guest Daisy Dams, who has been living with beaver for some time and has written a sizable volume on the subject.

Sometimes history is best admired from afar, but sometimes you need to get up close and personal. The crew is joined by special guest Leonard Osteen, a local history enthusiast who has a deep affection for monuments and architecture. Meanwhile, stray dogs have invaded the alley behind the studio, Michelobe is subsisting solely on NutraDebt, and Ski is doing what he can to clean up behind Mr. Osteen’s very sweaty lifestyle.

A woman has mysteriously fallen out of a tree behind the studio. Through the haze of amnesia, she (#wakeup) recalls a bat mitzvah (for triplets) 27 years ago and reveals a series of clues including a short bald man, whole milk for dogs, a nightgown, big silk, big book, NutraDebt, and more. Meanwhile Ski has set up a real nice display of bathroom Peeps, Michelobe is passing out his past life woes through his bowels, and Rusty Mexico calls to weigh in on the nutria-beaver infestation on Floor 3. Though the studio can’t exactly help her, she just might be able to help the studio. Get ready to be confused -- follow the rabbits!

Sam Shortley has just arrived at the studio, suitcase in tow, along with his one-thousand page pictorial novella (which is strikingly similar to the Bible). The crew offers some advice before he sets out for the big city, where both opportunity and danger lurk. Michelobe has just gotten out of the hospital and is on prescription sandwiches from his nutrologist, Free, after learning the cadmium in Nutradebt is toxic. Meanwhile, the studio is being visited by men in hazmat suits, but Ski assures that it’s nothing to worry about.

Spiritual dance guru Genie von Deenie graces the airwaves with her cat-inspired dances. Michelobe has just returned from the Conclave of the Mind (where he met Genie) and plans a pilgrimage to a small town in Lithuania to visit a meteor sent by Grouche, an extraterrestrial life-force. Meanwhile, the studio has been announced a superfund site, which provided enough funding for Ski to finally get rid of the turtle, nutria, and alligator infestation caused by incredible amounts of NutraDebt in their diet. However, Grolph has already come down with a super bug carried by the nutria.

“Doctor” Cuttsy Wuttsy visits the studio to talk about his new martial arts technique inspired by the starfish. Originally having come to America to start a sandwich shop, Cuttsy now makes a meager living as a fitness specialist. He competes in Word or Not a Word, with the help from a very special caller, Harriet. Grolph recounts his transition from weatherman to radioman and his recovery from the superbug. Michelob is still wearing a towel — err, mantle — on his back, and with the help of Cuttsy, Ski has made made the studio the cleanest it’s ever been. This show is brought to you by Frank’s Peanut Fried Almonds.

A wide-ranging interview with James del Rey, a foley artist for the adult entertainment industry. Del Rey provides insights into his food-driven practice of pornographic sound-making, and Bobson Dugnutt calls in to play "What's that Sound?" Meanwhile, Michelobe is missing, but the station receives a call from Michael McDunn who is also looking for Michelobe, on behalf of Michelobe's mom.

Michelobe returns, joined by Free, his nutritional guru, guide to the alien Grauche, and cotton-loving BDSM partner. Michelobe has just been visited by Grauche, leaving him paralyzed for a number of days during which time Free transported him across the country. Meanwhile, the station is being audited by Andrew Steckler, a mute who works for the IRS. He breaks the news that WXG is not a non-profit, but that they make so little money it's actually probably OK.

The studio is located by Stephen Philip Hilliard (Ahndhi Sticha), professional treasure hunter and graduate of Harold Iverson's Institute of Cartography and Oceanic Studies. Mr. Hilliard graciously dispels many misconceptions about treasure hunting, revealing both its more banal and yet sinister aspects. It also comes to light that while he has located many many treasures, he has yet to "unearth" them. They play "Nick Cage, Nick Cage, or Nick Cage."—Support WXG and listen to bonus episodes @ https://www.patreon.com/flyingsquidcomedy

The mute, vengeful, and surprisingly talented Andy Steckler has arrived to WXG to audit the studio and deliver justice from the IRS. Ski and Grolph face serious prison sentences and the station's fate lies in the balance. Bargaining with the grim auditor, Grolph challenges Andy to a showdown game of "Commanche or Communist" to try to win his freedom. Meanwhile, Michelobe is noticeably absent and calls from his mother's basement where he has lost his ceremonial cape and is hiding in fear from his stepfather who doesn't know he is there. Tune in to hear a the tragic creation story of an IRS auditor seeking to avenge his father, Ski's theories on things that taste like chicken, a beautiful folk song, and the nailbiting finale to Coffee for Communists.—Support WXG and listen to bonus episodes @ https://www.patreon.com/flyingsquidcomedy