Hashtag 42

That's right folks - it's all over. Hashtag 42 comes to close as Taylor makes the move to California. We'll be back with something new later this year but for now enjoy a review of 2014 and get some insight on what to look for in the upcoming year on the world stage. Thank you to all...

As predicted, Greece is hitting the main stage with the economic woes, Taylor discovers a new section of the Patriot Act, and then the boys address General David Patreaus' felony charges.

Coming out of the Holiday Break, Taylor and Gunner talk about the Sony hack and North Korea's on-going shenanigans, falling energy prices, a new report about torture, and Greece making it's way back into the headlines.

Well... we tried to get to other stuff but the torture report pretty much took all of our time. Enjoy!

After a holiday break, we're back to talk about - you guessed it - the cops. Enjoy.

Chechnya shuts down an ISIS threat, Cops find pennies from heaven, there's some bandits that stole some ebola, and Obama gives congress the finger. Oh yea... and balls.

Back in the 'studio', Taylor and Gunner settle into their mics for a review of the greatest midterm victory in the history of the galaxy, as well as some bits about Putin being Putiny, and Taylor's new favorite FBI director.

This is awesome! A panel discussion with Dan, Eddie, and Matt while we have some cocktails on the patio...shootin' the poop. Some interesting conversations are had about encryption, the middle east, and other fun bits.

From Gunner's backyard the dynamic duo discuss Imminent threats, the European Economy, and lets not forget about EBOLA!

Taylor and Gunner revisit some old favorites, like the NSA and Cops being dicks. Plus, Taylor's new favorite Director of the FBI James Comey.

Another fantastic episode featuring talk about the happenings around the globe. This week we include a bit about a good guy cop who saves a kid's life, and Taylor's trip to Boston where he meets a guy making real life Mech Warriors!

After a week off because Gunner got sick, the boys get back to it and discuss all of your favorite topics... ISIS, Cops bein' dicks, college kids getting clever, and a bit about Taylor's adventure at Embry Riddle.

Will the podcast be about real life or movies? Lets see...a long war, cyborgs, and Scotland's independence. Kind of hard to tell!

So Russia stopped poking Ukraine. But ISIS poked Russia and Chechnya. Chechnya might poke ISIS. And Iran won't poke the US. Welcome to the Middle East.

Bonus podcast! Taylor and Gunner couldn't stop talking, so the fans get an extra podcast. No Middle East stuff though - Lets talk about Nazis!. A bit about cops, Elizabeth Warren, and Burger King.

Now that you're done hyperventilating, strap in for an interesting chat about how to solve the ISIS crisis. Also, keep an eye on the Ukraine and how the West is possibly forced to let Vlad continue marching into Ukraine.

This week, on the day of Ukrainian Independence, Taylor and Gunner discuss the old adage that 'politics makes interesting bedfellows.' It would appear that after so many years of discontent with Iran, they may become an ally. Also, an interesting observation about the eruption of riots in Ferguson and how the over-militarized police should tone it down a bit.

This week is a quick update on the Senate Intelligence Committee's 'Torture Report,' the increasing threat of Ebola spreading, and a review of an idea that is so far out of the box that it is no longer within sight of the box.

A continuation of last week's episode, this podcast from the past picks up with more Russia stuff and a focus on the Israeli bombings. It turns out that Hamas might be at it's weakest when their friendly nod towards ISIS results in Iran's withdrawl of a million dollar per month allowance. Oh, and testicle biting fish. You're welcome.

This week we spend some time on Executive Order 12333...said another way more NSA data collection shenanigans. Then a bit about a sunken Russian submarine early in Putin's first presidency and how he told the rest of the world to pound sand during the recovery effort. And you'll get to learn how an underwear bomb was foiled by an incompetent terrorist.

Well there's gotta talk about Ukraine and the plane. Taylor picks apart the events surrounding the Arab Spring and how America's meddling could have been the catalyst to some of the major woes in the Middle East. Gunner also asks what Taylor's platform for be if he were to run for office. And of course... some more McCain humor.

Taylor and Gunner take a deep dive into a debate where Snowden publisher Glenn Greenwald and head of the NSA Michael Hayden duke it out on stage. Oh... and Will Ferrell Stops by.

Taylor and Gunner sit down to talk about how the human race might be it's own worst enemy. From Ebola to the mess is in the Middle East, its a good chat about how we made the bed we have to sleep in...

This week we test out whether or not the title matters. Listen to the boys chat about world cup, The Cobra Effect, politicians, legal shenanigans, and of course the corollary poop joke.

Iraq, Ukraine, and an guy at the coffee shop are fodder for a few rants from Taylor and Gunner.

Devolution: The surrender of powers to local authorities by a central government. Behold the only way to describe the current events in Iraq. Taylor relates the early days of Saddam back to how the US may or may not intervene and what the borders of Iraq will look like in the future.

At Taylors house, Gunner and Taylor discuss the subtle differences between POWs and 'enemy combatants', Guantanamo Bay, and how to deal with chicken that is burning while they podcast. Strap in for an interesting chat about how the US will pick and choose who they save and who they don't.

'Get off my plane!' quote Harrison Ford in Air Force One. While the notion is noble, Taylor points out that America can negotiate with anyone when it's in our best interest. The boys also discuss their mutual love for whiskey, a bit about the VA and the FBI, and lets not forget about the Ukraine!

It's Memorial day weekend and the boys are going to take a break - but you'll get this bonus half hour of Taylor and Gunner nerding out about video games and how they like to play online. Not your typical Hashtag 42 episode, but still alot of fun!

This week Taylor and Gunner span the universe with talk about how Russia's positioned themselves to kick America in the space balls by restricting support to to the International Space Station. After talking about India, the Nazis, and a bit about Snowden, Taylor points out that Switzerland may not be as nice as everyone thinks!

Continuing their conversation from Sunday, you'll hear about Rand Paul and how he's got the filibuster right as well as Podcast trollery and some other fun. Unfortunately, due to a technical snafu the podcast is cut short.... but not really because there's still about an hour and a half of Hashtag 42 awesomeness in this bonus episode.

Extra Downloadable Content (DLC) this week! Since Gunner was on vacation, the boys spent almost two and half hours catching up this week. We split into two segments so enjoy the first bits about Maui, good cops, shitty cops, Southern accents, and Ron Paul.

Yea... that's what you get when Taylor and Gunner talk about government subsidies to make up for big business's lack of adequate wages, speculation of aliens on Mars, and a concerning turn of events where one bond company holds more equity than the entire GDP of Germany! Enjoy this week's pre-recorded podcast!

Now that the boys figured out how to use their new equipment, sound quality is definitely better! Taylor talks about how the Clive Bundy story is all over, then tries to make sense of what Putin's motives are. Gunner realizes that his growth into political interests has entered a stag that is akin to puberty.

You're in for a treat, loyal Hashtag 42 fans. Taylor and Gunner finally burned some cash and got real deal podcasting gear for your listening pleasure. Then for whatever reason, Gunner decides to rant about the price of cattle, how they get graded, and what to look for when you're shopping for meat. And if you haven't turned the podcast off by then, you can catch Taylor sum up the situation in Ukraine... That's right! He's still not convinced that Vlad is going to strike!

Your gonna learn something this week! After addressing the bizarre outcome of some bullying in Pennsylvania, Taylor and Gunner chat about the dickery transpiring with some cattle ranchers in Nevada. Then it leads into the high finance conversation that Taylor brought up last week and wall street is basically capitalizing on internet lag to allow banks to have all of the money and make up their own rules. But seriously, smaller government please!

Back at Gainey Ranch, Taylort and Gunner get ready for Tough Mudder and talk about the couple who gamed welfare, how Korea is just a little kid begging for attention, and how the world of intelligence is probably going get a huge kick in the ass.

Special Guests this week! Dan and Jim sit down with Taylor and Gunner to discuss the pros and cons of Basic Income. They also discuss technology and introduce a new segment called Shitty Cop Corner.

First things first... Tough Mudder 2014! Then, although the rest of the world is skeptical of Russia's intentions, Taylor explains why he still feels that Crimea's the last move that Vladimir makes and it may not have been a calculated expansion effort, but more like a bit of playground politics. Gunner tries to figure out why a 17 year old would be thrown in jail for being an EMT.

After an awkward encounter at the gas station, Taylor explains why we shouldn't let the Director of National Intelligence get away with imposing the Glomar Effect (yea... he explains that, too) and how the Spy Lords might not like it when they get spied on. Gunner wonders what the future of the pot economy might look like after Colorado hardly made any money from their tax revenue. And neither of them know where that damn Malaysia Airlines plane went.

Gunner questions why it's OK to give a billion dollars in foreign aid to Kiev while there's so much at home we could spend it on. Taylor explains how a billion dollars won't help Kiev and has almost no impact on the US Budget. Other fun includes a dog rescue, cutting an island in half as a memorial, and Gunner's favorite subject... North Korea.

Can a couple of goofballs like Taylor and Gunner actually instigate a change in our government? The boys discuss de-throning some Arizona Senators after discussing some absurd stories about dead people coming back to life.

That's right, folks. Our very own Taylor Hytinen tells us how he became a real-deal Lord within the sovereign nation of Sealand. The boys also revisit their conversation about minimum wage. And would you believe that the banks might be at it... again?

After sharing uncomfortable moments with grocery store cashiers, Taylor talks about Iran's perception of the word 'Fleet' and explains to Gunner how Democrats are trying to out-game the Republicans by capitalizing on a law that was also used by Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) in the movie Legally Blonde.

This week the boys discuss tactics. At first, it's how poorly they're participating in social media. Then Taylor discusses the guerrilla tactics of a 'peace keeping' group of wale protectors called The Sea Shepherds, and finally a little bit about how Embry Riddle gave him a free lifetime supply of paranoia.

Back in the Gainey Ranch Park, Taylor and Gunner discuss an incident in Utah that results in a lunch lady tossing a poor kid's meal into the trash, then Taylor explores the foreboding nature of HSBC's cash withdrawal policies and what that could mean for the London based bank. They also toss in a bit about military escalations and Bugs Bunny.

Taylor and Gunner find a quiet park in North Scottsdale for this week's podcast. Taylor goes on a couple of rants about NFL salaries and how the video game industry needs to step it up for grown-ups. Gunner talks about how easy it was for a Greek Terrorist to 'escape' prison and also how American Citizens are being sentenced to hard labor in North Korea. Oh, and let's not forget about the classiest riots in recent history... thanks Kiev!

Taylor and Gunner's flagship podcast offers a quick intro to the dynamic duo and How they came to be, then discuss what ended up being a false story about North Korea's Kim Jun-Un followed by China's Death Star and the on-going saga of Edward Snowden.

Taylor and Gunner have to abandon The Coffee Shop and find a quiet spot to record, but they still get interrupted! Despite the obstacles, they still manage to sit down to discuss the odd circumstances surrounding the Olympics in Sochi and the aggressive nature of a crime in Steubenville, Ohio