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A place to rant, vent and keep it 100!

Christoph Michaels


    • Nov 28, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 43 EPISODES


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    Third time is the charm...?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 16:09


    Technical difficulties with  this one so bear with me. Had to re-record this episode because it got lost somewhere in the void of a computer crash. Talking about my recent car break-in and thefts in the city, a recommendation sprinkled in there. Apologies again! 

    We Are Screwed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 19:31


    He All,Did this episode awhile ago. It got lost in the shuffle, damn computer crashing and life stuff. Anyway I rant out the overturn of Roe v Wade and how this country is essentially going backwards. I had to get shit off my chest in the moment, I was so upset. 

    Back at it!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 20:55


    Happy Sunday y'allOr whatever damn day it is for you. Hope it going well! I'm just getting baked ranting about:Medical cards,MarvelEverything Everywhere, All at OnceWorkSchool shitCovid (FUCK)Thanks for listening, PEACE

    May promo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 2:54


    Hey Y'allIt's been a hot minute, but I'm back! It's all most summer time! I have some new content dropping soon!~Peace

    Merry New Year ... 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 34:29


    Happy New Year all!Hope you're all doing well. Talking about:family stuffbirthdaysthe holidaysworkdietingand recommendationsHappy a safe and fruitful new year :)peace

    Halloween 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 42:38


    Happy Halloween all!Topics this week: Bill BurrDead and Company; and my ass tripping on mushroomsGoing to schoolMovingMoviesBe a socialistHAPPY belated BIRTHDAY to my dear friends:Jenn&Sonja

    Body Image

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 35:33


    Hi one and all,Discussing my own issues with body image, weight lose, dieting etc. It's been on hell of a journey but I can say that I'm happier and healthier, that's for damn sure. Don't let other dictate your life. Be happy, healthy and comfortable in your own skin. Also: odd news and a few recommendations info links:http://www.dosomething.orgMale Body imageSocial Media effectsTwitter: @bluape_cbTake care - peace

    July_2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 23:19


    Join and help spread the word about the March for Medicare for All  #M4M4ALLAlright took awhile but I got the shit up. I'm rambling, drinking, the usual. Just trying to occupy my time on a boring Saturday evening. I talk about some nerdy stuff, current events, books I'm reading and my personal life. Enjoy... or don'tHolla

    Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 3:58


    Just a little update on the show.Let's talk nerd shit... music, books, movies, shows!I'm going to make an episode this weekend. Then after that, I'll be hitting you up with content at least once a month but hopefully twice.Thanks for listening.

    Free Palestine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 35:37


    #Istandwithpalestine This is for the lives lost in Gaza. FREE PALESTINETalking about the heavy weapons and bombing done by Israel; backed with military aide and money.Getting back to "normal"CovidRecommendations 

    Post covid life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 34:30


    Hi All,Ranting about life during covid:Apartment living in the cityFalcon and the Winter Soldier (Captain America)Shout out to Katie, Jenn, and JimCovid shots (shots - shots - shots)Goddamn bugsN64Please click subscribe and share :)A little goes a long wayMuch love

    Buzzed and at random

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 29:08


    I figured I'd make a podcast at random. Why not a buzzed or drunkin podcast episode. I talk about all things. Marvel, nerdy, movie and film. Plus I talk about my personal life, because why not.  Sharing is caring. Thanks for subscribing ;please share with a friend or neighbor.

    Still Here...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 6:41


    Hey Everybody, Just checking in on you! Got some nerdy goodness to talk about this weekend. Marvel shows, Films, etc. I'm just updating peeps on what's going on; but there will be more to come in a few days.Thanks for sticking with me!Please be sure to tell a friend, click the link and subscribe.PEACE

    2021 Reset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 21:46


    Brand new year, brand new episode!Talking about moving out of my family's place and into my apartment;Drinking tea;Minimum wage increase; Sports and recommendationsStay safe and wear a goddamn mask!Twitter: @bluape_cb

    Trick-or treat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 21:20


    With all the madness going on in the world, I wanted to do a little bit of a light-hearted episode. Just a small reminder to vote on 11/3 or sooner. If you know of anyone who may need assistance, please reach out to them; talk to your employer about making time off to go and vote. I also talk about my favorite Halloween costumes growing up, my computer crapping out on me, and some recommendations. Have a HAPPY & SAFE HALLOWEENVoter assistance INFO

    The Black Body: For Jacob Blake

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 22:59


    Hey everyone,In today's episode I talk about the ownership of bodies, mainly black bodies. We are a nation built on the backs of slaves (and immigrants). POC have to be constantly be mindful of what we do and what we say around people in power. We need police and criminal justice reform in this country now more than ever. Moreover, we need to come to grips with the history of this country; the good, the bad, and the ugly. Recommendations:Video Game - Ghost of Tsushima Anime/ netflix - DorohedoroBook - Ta- nehisi Coates, Between the World and MeWear your mask, support small business, and continue the conversationThanks for listening

    #BLM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 13:53


    This episode is dedicated to all the Black and Brown men and women of color who have lost their lives to police violence. My nerves have been on edge the last few days and this is the best way for me to get out my thoughts and feelings. People have been oppressed, abused and abandon for too long my society. The contract of a peaceful society has been broken for generations. We need to hold each other accountable. Do more than just post something on social media. Resist, fight, and be stick together!Organizations to DONATEBooks to READList of Victims

    Interview: Golden Curls

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 38:28


    I had the very special pleasure of sitting down with two of the members of the St. Louis band Golden Curls, Sarah Downen and Philip Zahnd. We talk about their influences, how they have been holding up during lockdown, the local St. Louis scene and their love for Taco Bell. You can find there album, "Goblin Market" on BandCamp and Spotify. Links includedGolden Curls LPArticle Stay safe and stay positive

    Covid aka "the Rona"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 27:47


    On this episode I talk about the effects of Covid-19. I drove around the city and it's like the damn zombie apocalypse. I touch upon the effects that it's having on the economy; local businesses and unemployment. Recommendations: The Ghost Who WalksBetter Call SaulFuture ManDevsCharities to donate:Click here to a listThanks for listening! Be sure to rate on itunes or wherever you listen and tell a friend

    Single Payer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 31:00


    This week's episode is going to focus on something that I'm sure has effected you in some way, shape or form... Healthcare. I talk about my own personal experiences with dealing with medical cost and bills along with some other stories in the news that have caught attention. I'm a huge advocate of a single-payer/medicare of all system. Thanks for listening and liking. Please rate this podcast and tell at least one friend about me!Links & videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z2XRg3dy9khttps://www.vox.com/2014/6/26/18080458/single-payerhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/03/06/this-couple-goes-mexico-buy-low-cost-insulin-strangers-who-need-it/

    Promo 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 1:55


    Happy New Year all! I'll have 3 new episodes to kick off the new year. Interview with local St. Louis band, FluorescentThe effects of cutting back on meat and the environment Medicare for AllThanks for listening and staying tuned!You'll be hearing from me shortly

    Holiday Blues

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 19:34


    I'm dedicating this episode to my friends, especially my dear friend Paige who past away a little over a year ago. This was passionate about people; friends, family or strangers. She saw the good in people. This year I'm focusing less on certain aspects of Christmas and more on doing simple but good deeds for people in see in everyday life. Sending a simple text or email just to say hi Volunteering time or money to a charityOr a simple act of kindness to family, friends, or a strangerAlso recommendations and odd news:Banana artJessie Langs (tattoo artist and graphic designer )The Ghost who Walks (film)

    Our Enviroment and the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 32:44


    This week I touch upon the the effects of climate change; Man-made causes and why we should give a damn about making this world a better place. This is not just about current generations, but it's an issue that concerns future ones as well. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Agreementhttps://climate.nasa.gov/https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonlack/2018/08/23/guess-whos-most-effective-at-combating-global-warming/#2596967b5cdbhttps://medium.com/uncclearn/the-7-most-epic-climate-change-documentaries-abd52e3ddf64Thanks for listening!Send suggestions and comments to browncm314@gmail.com

    Sterotypes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 25:11


    I talk about stereotypes and media perceives POC (people of color). I briefly talk about my experience with white people and other POC as well. I talk about things that black nerds can relate to and understand. This episode is about thinking outside of our social circles and biases; thinking beyond the media's perception of people whether based on race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Links: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2019/08/01/Surgeons-remove-526-teeth-from-young-boys-mouth/9651564677209/?sl=13https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2019/08/01/Oscar-Meyers-ice-cream-sandwich-includes-bits-of-candied-hot-dog-meat/7441564690824/?sl=8https://www.huffpost.com/entry/10-experiences-that-every-black-nerd-can-relate-to_n_56441b4fe4b045bf3dedce0b?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAq_2x4oxCp9DYUDwWJZqE6gGFNCMVXL4gs8LwbtFV3t5rSS9gX7f4ByR3wkMh0PBLaHxc3BfVzcPzzYPE-KLdt3Z7EuSfrgJ7uielVJhxkFICnbqbJtsIor5oyaZ5o4BGPVNjq4Aq0obBSyj2TWyHBrrKGdUfwtoAh2x_NjhQHghttps://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/97legacy/stereo.html

    Droogs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2019 21:43


    Today I cover my relationship with drugs... or a lack of. I talk about:1994 crime billMagic mushroomsand DARE. (believe it or not, but I have a DARE medal).Also odd news involving beer and monks.Please support > subscribe > and tell your friends

    Promo #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 1:15


    Hi all!I'll be posting more content next weekend - July 14.Subject matter: my relationship with drugs... a lack there of. I talk briefly about marijuana and magic mushrooms. There will be odd news and a few recommendations.

    Favorite Concerts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 33:35


    I’m back!I know I’ve been away for a minute. I’ve been dealing with a few things in my personal life. Plus I haven’t had quite time to focus on the podcast. It’s concert season so on this episode I talk about some of my favorite/memorable concertsAlso odd & interesting newsThanks for sticking with me. Please listen, subscribe and share with your friends!Peace, Christoph Michaels

    Promo for the next episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 2:40


    Sorry for the delay. Sometimes life comes at you quick. Next episode I'll be covering:My favorite concerts and concert momentsExplaining the delay in the episodesOdd news and some other shit. Thanks for hanging in there and staying with me.Tell a friend, copy the link and subscribe!Much LOVE

    What is Gentrification

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 33:54


    What the hell is gentrification and how are some cities being affected?Areas for discussion St. Louis Grove, RedliningWhite flightNew York City, documentaries/ showssupport local/small businessesRecommendations: Russian Doll - NetflixBenny Sings - City PopDevil May Cry 5https://www.pbs.org/video/what-i-hear-gentrification/https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/09/this-is-what-happens-after-a-neighborhood-gets-gentrified/432813/

    Alzheimer's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2019 27:50


    Sorry in advance if this audio sounds like shit. I'm using a new computer and different software. Plus I've been a bit scatter-brained lately. Today's episode I share a little bit of my personal experience with a family member who died from Alzheimer's. Also I talk about the warning signs for caregivers and family members. It can be a stressful situation to say the least. Briefly I talk about deaths of friends and family over the last few years, as well as enjoying life. PLUS - Odd NewsRecommendations: Glass (movie, 2019)Slobby's World (Netflix)fluorescentstl.bandcamp.com/releases

    Views on religion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2018 29:05


    Today I talk about my views on religion. Surprise... I'm agnostic bitches! I also talk about organized religion & mega churches. The good and bad are discussed. My recommendations for the week and a brand NEW segment "Odd News" All I'll say is thanks a f**king lot Dennis Rodman. Feel free to hit me up at browncm314@gmail.com

    Episode... Hell I'm not sure

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 13:10


    My apologies in advance. Been stupid busy the last few weeks. This is an abbreviated episode. I start talking about why (sometimes) we Americans eat like shit. The reasons such as food deserts, income, lifestyle, etc. Plus recommendations. More episodes on the way, I promise. Thanks for listening. @blerd_black_nerd

    Abandoning Tradition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2018 27:37


    Is marriage for everyone? I talked about the institution of marriage today vs 50 years ago. With money, kids, and bills/debt involved, is it really worth it. I know for me I'm good being single and alone for now, away. Maybe I'm single at heart. Any local bands, feel free to hit me up at browncm314@gmail.com Let me feature your music. Links: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/14/reasons-not-to-get-married_n_5274911.html https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-single/201311/top-8-reasons-not-marry

    Living with Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2018 26:16


    Today I talk about something that's near and dear to my heart... Depression & anxiety. Millions suffer from it everyday, but only few get treatment and help. I talk about my own person demons and what I've gone through over the years and some things that my help. For help, visit ADAA.org; National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

    To hell with dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2018 25:44


    This episode I expore online dating... The ups and downs, creepers, arranged marriages and the search to find that special someone. Recommendations: Voltron - season 6 (Netflix) Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari Tattoo artist Jessie Langs @JessieIsOkay

    Trust and letting go

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018 28:46


    This is a redo/refocus of a previous episode I was working. Today I focus on privacy among "friends" and coworkers, me being a introvert, and how our priorities change as we get older.

    Life in the [Fast Food] lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2018 38:02


    Welcome back! This is going to be a two-part episode.  Today I talk about my days as a fast food worker. Believe it or not, I spent roughly 12 years in the industry. I’ve learned some interesting things, and have met some interesting people. I cover whether or not fast food/service workers should at least make a livable wage. Next time, I’ll introduce an old friend…

    Is college a waste of time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2018 25:44


    Topic(s):  ~ Student loan debt ~Parents shouldering child debt ~ Music & TV recommendations Info notes: ~Debt.org ~Pewreseach ~Business Insider/ Fiscal Times ~Des Moines Register ~BRIT + CO For more information, comments or suggestions:  email browncm314@gmail.com

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