U.S. Blues

This month marked an important anniversary in American history: The 1 year anniversary of U.S. Blues. But also some historical touchstone involving planes and buildings. We'll take a (belated) look back at some of the most galling, nationalistic idiocy to come out of one of the stupidest eras in American history--the splashback of which is still raining down today. Plus, we talk Elder abuse in California, death panels in Idaho, and swole clackers in Trinidad.Also, big shout out to Riley W, the dude that posterized some anti-mask moron and paid for it with his job. Please consider tossing some bucks Riley's way:https://gofund.me/d8592a13

If you're wondering how it's even possible that a right wing nut job could potentially be elected governor of California next week, we attempt to break it down for you. We're talking California recall election on this week's Blues. 

In the ongoing, cutthroat competition to be America's most offensively embarrassing state, Texas just said "hold my beer." We offer some thoughts and solidarity for the women of the Lone Star State. Plus, so many Covid deniers died this week, we felt it necessary to spend some time "In Memoriam." Also, sex toys are really expensive, y'all... 

America's foreign policy turds have created yet another splashback. Join us for a recap of how we got into Afghanistan, who really won, and why now is the 2nd best time to walk away right after any other time in the last 20 years. 

U.S. Blues returns from our summer vacation to find rising case counts, anti-mask protests, and *checks notes* murder hornets? 2020 Part Two is in effect and like most sequels, this one is much stupider than the original. Tune in as we take aim at this atrocious timeline with mockery, judgment, and some serious Roy Kent energy. 

The GQP is doubling down on misinformation. It's a cult and the members are willing to die for it. Plus, the bathroom wars continue, QAnon turns on one of its own, and Matt Gaetz finds himself unable to hold an event within 1,000 yards of Disneyland. Remain seated please for another episode of U.S. Blues. 

In which we wave a belated flag for the 4th of July and explore the difference between patriotism and its contemporary GQP death cult variant through the words of the great American philosopher, Matthew McConaughey. Also, history buffs rejoice! We take a look at C-SPAN's updated rankings of the American presidents and remind you of why Franklin Pierce was trash. Plus, a look at the totally realistic, not at all fake plan to restore Trump to the White House by next month on a cosmically-inspired edition of the Blues...

For you fans of dystopian fiction, we take a look at a hypothetical timeline where Trump's coup succeeded. Also we find time to twerk on the grave of Rudy Giuliani's legal career, check in with the Supreme Court, talk about the Chauvin sentencing, and hop aboard the Free Britney movement. It' s U.S. Blues, bitch!

We celebrate Father's Day the only way that U.S. Blues knows how: by taking a deep dive into the toxic strict father morality that lies at the sweaty, gravy-soaked heart of conservatism. Plus, we celebrate a new federal holiday and give a big old meh to some of the Supreme Court's handiwork on this episode of biblical proportions.

We discuss Chipotle raising process, dropping COVID infections and HR 40. It's time for America to really look at the case for reparations. This episode is a shotgun blast of issues that you are not going to want to miss! 

It's time for California's close-up...and from this right angle the view is not flattering.  Join the Blues for a look at some of the right-wing crazies the Golden State has wretched up this month including an antivaxxer in Huntington, wannabe coupists in Redding, and an apparent NRA pitchman with a lifetime appointment to the  federal bench in San Diego. Plus, fun with Memorial Day tweets featuring an elusive 2nd-degree burn.

This holiday weekend is as good an opportunity as any to memorialize some of the more shameful chapters in American history--some more recent than others. Also, we talk a little about karma--not only the receipt of, but a particularly odorous way to pay it forward...

It's "Must-Listen Podcasting" time as we veer into PSA territory with an episode so super-sized, we had to bring in a special guest host. Join us as we air our grievances against Anthony Bouchard, the CDC, MTG, HIPAA, QAnon, Mike Gallagher, and Ricky Schroeder. Not that there's anything wrong with that... 

This week we're talking about the irresponsibility of certain more famous podcasters, Ted Cruz's staged break up with corporate America, and yet another Republican politician getting chewed up by the Big Lie.Plus, we discuss the unceremonious exit of a legend, and consider the possibilities of a route from Oaktown to Stumptown. 

We asked the 4/20 fairy for a guilty verdict and she did not disappoint. We'll talk about the Chauvin verdict, even more police shootings of black youth, false pretexts for harassing marginalized groups, a punitive approach toward homelessness in Oregon, a potential new "mad man" strain of the 'rona in Michigan, and the (possibly fake?) connection between AOC and the CHP.  If you want to help the homeless population in Oregon's Rogue Valley, please consider a donation to Rogue Retreat:https://www.rogueretreat.com/ways-to-give/

We're taking a deep dive into everything you never wanted to know about Matt (Rick?) Gaetz, and his sordid past helps explain his rocky present. Is he a literal swamp monster or is he just a minor threat? Then we step up to the plate to take swings at Montana's governor, anti-vaxxers, voter suppression laws, and Addison Mitchell McConnell's shameless pitch to corporate America: "leave the money on the counter and get out." Plus, our 2021 MLB preview. All on deck on this week's Blues.

Get your brackets ready as we take a look at the most asinine drivel to ooze out of the right wing this week. We'll also dunk on the 2nd Amendment, the Georgia state legislature, and the foulest mess to come dribbling out of Kent State since the Ohio National Guard. We're leaving nothing out on the court in this week's edition of the Blues.

Fox remembered that Gen X existed long enough to request backup in their culture war. Whatever. Gen X remembers your cancel culture goes back decades. Also, we take time to eviscerate anti-Asian racism, MTG's grasp of geography, and Rand Paul's "maskterpiece theater." Plus, a very special bonus deep dive into the dark recesses of the right wing psyche.  

It's your St. Patrick's Day episode and we salute the Irish while reminding nativist scum to kindly bugger off. Also, Meghan marks the royals, a year in the life of Covid, believable conspiracy theories, the diverging fortunes of four state governors, and Boebert family values put on blast. All on a very green edition of the Blues!

The folks over at Fox must have a screw loose for they actually believe that we've canceled Doc Seuss. We mock them, we goad them, and do it while drinking. While rueing Greg Abbott's neanderthal thinking. We then share our thoughts 'bout a stimulus so pivotal that was rendered less potent by Manchin and Sinema. And even find time to break off some news. All here on this week's new batch of the Blues.

There's a storm a-brewin' and it's heading your way (checks notes) March 4th. Yep, March 4th. That's the real, official, definitely not fake ETA. To celebrate we talk vaccines, obscure non-history, CPAC, trusting science, a bad week for the Democrats, the next Trump administration, and exciting new entrepreneurial opportunities in fleecing the rubes. All brewed fresh on this week's Blues.

Massive winter storm rocks Texas so hard one of their Senators takes his family and flees across the border...the other way. We address that and still have time to twerk on the grave of one the most malevolent influences to hit American airwaves this side of Caillou. All on this week's U.S. Blues--the flagship of the Excellence in Podcasting network...

Just when you think you're done talking about Donald Trump, he pulls you right back in. This week, D.C. goes Hollywood with the sequel that no one asked for and everyone already knows the ending to it. Also, we'll toss some shade at Neera Tanden, Gina Carano, and recently departed Rep. Ron Wright. This episode may or may not have been recorded on Zoom with cat filters.

Chickens be roosting for some of our least favorite right wingers. Bask in the schadenfreude with us, and then stick around for a name and shame of some of the most infuriating small business tyrants America has to offer. Also, some football game happens this weekend. Who ya got?

Before we head into the era of Grandpa Joe, we pause to give a Viking funeral for the thankfully departed Trump administration.Also, stonks, baby! Stonks! Let's talk GameStop and how one of our new least favorite Qarens is betting big on laser futures.

Couple days before the inauguration and it's Schrodinger's Coup--we don't really know what's going to happen, but we're ready to place our bets. We've got carrots and sticks for the newest Qarens in Congress and some good old fashioned schadenfruede at the expense of the Vanilla Isis mob that attempted to storm the capitol--but ended up mostly just drizzling all over themselves. Plus, don't fall for that deep state "Patriot" trap in D.C. We'll let you know why Mar-A-Lago is where it's at. #MAGAgoesMarALago #hurricaneMAGA #occupyMarALago

According to MAGA chuds, Q freaks, and other assorted Cult 45 effluvium, the "Storm" is upon us and so far it's equal measures tragic and hilarious. We'll cover both, along with a plethora of Game Of Thrones references. Because that's what we do, we drink and we say things. Also, big ups to Stacey Abrams. And a not-so-fond farewell to Donald Trump on his journey to the Twitter equivalent of St. Helena. Godspeed, douchebag!

Breaking News: The president is a pathetic, whiny bitch. I mean, we all know that, but here's the audio...

Join us as we try not to wretch whilst basking in the fumes of the absolute dumpster fire that was 2020.

It's the holiday season and your favorite bunch of ho ho hos from U.S. Blues are on hand for the ceremonial airing of grievances. And to celebrate the coronation of a new King of the Choo Choos.But mostly just to remind you all to wear a damn mask, stay inside, and say your prayers...but only if the prayers are consensual, you filthy animals...

Ken Paxton made a Texas-sized ass of himself in search of a pardon. The Supreme Court passed. Is there a Plan B? Also, Rudy & Tulsi torch their legacies, Trump floats a new branding opportunity, and Joe & Kamala win without doing a damn thing...again! Toss in some solidarity with our Indian comrades and you got yourself an episode of the Blues.

While Trump plays golf, the never ending saga of Election 2020 continues, and this week there's a new breakout star...and she's drunk AF!Obama brought down the scorn of the Twitterverse this week by suggesting that "Defunding" the police makes for bad marketing. Is he wrong? Does it matter?WTF is Neera Tanden doing anywhere near the Biden administration? Does cannabis legalization have any momentum? Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Just some of the chubbier issues in this week's installment of the U.S. Blues.

Give thanks! After a post-election hiatus, U.S. Blues is back...with a twist. We've left Bob-o alone at the controls and he's had a few drinks. So let's see if he crashes and burns as a solo artist or if he can bring the good ol' S.S. WTF?! in for a landing. Let's talk about the ultimate superspreader event to come this week, the not-at-all embarrassing squad of legal rejects doing the president's bidding, and why this whole thing may not be over yet. Also, schools in session, bitches...Dr. Bob-o busts out some of the sordid history of our stupid, stupid electoral system. Thanks for listening!

We got some Big Rick Energy going as we welcome our first ever guest to the pod.In case you didn't notice, there was an election type thing in America this week. And as of this recording, we still have yet to learn the official winner. But we've got a pretty good idea of where we're heading and we're pretty sure the Democrats will learn the wrong lessons along the way.

Last show before the election and we're back with a supersized episode to celebrate that one way or another this darkness has got to give. Lots to talk about including the "end of the pandemic," the leftist case for Joe Biden, as well as the drama-free confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett and what it says about American democracy and institutions. We also take a peek into the crystal ball and try to figure out where this could all go bad and what happens next. Plus, a few endorsements. In the meantime, vote as if your life depended on it, because with COVID cases hitting record numbers, it just might...

This week, on a very special episode of U.S. Blues, we talk about one of the most pressing issues in Covid-America. That's right, we're talking Zoom call etiquette. But mostly just Jeffrey Toobin's massive breach thereof. In between, we bemoan the lack of class in American politics and end of the kayfabe of American democracy. Also, Matt Gaetz got done dirtier than an eager side piece this week and we're totally here for it. And get ready for some hardcore theorizing about Space Jesus.But mostly just a lot of masturbation jokes. Enjoy!

Time to revisit an issue from Episode 2. That's right, we're talking free speech again...this time as it pertains to the Twitterverse reaction to comedian Bill Burr's SNL monologue. Is it okay to upset marginalized groups as long as it's funny? What if it's in the service of defending another marginalized group? Intersectionality! Plus, we comment on that snoozer of a VP debate and dive into some swing state polls. That includes you, Georgia and Texas. All in a week's work here at U.S. Blues.

Everyone's favorite big dumb boy came down with a case of some kind of Democratic hoax this week. Maybe. Who knows anymore? Join us as we engage in a little schadenfreude at Trump's expense, a little good old fashioned conspiracy mongering, and game out some possible 'rona related scenarios in the opener of season 10 of America 2020. Also, we lost a legend this week. Get your beers in the air and show some goddamned respect for one Edward Lodewijk Van Halen as he jumps into the next life.

If you haven't thought much about Oregon since playing a certain computer game back in grade school, buckle in 'cause we're going to take a deep dive into the Beaver State, its recent turn in the national media spotlight, and the horrific fires that have devastated entire communities. We also talk RBG, ACB, and that absolute dumpster fire of a first debate between Trump and Biden. If you are able, please consider making a donation to the following organizations that are helping the recovery from the tragic Almeda Fire in Southern Oregon:UNETE: Relief for farm workers and immigrants who have been displaced as a result of the recent fires in Jackson County, Oregon. http://uneteoregon.org/United Way of Jackson County: Fund for fire relief and community rebuilding http://www.unitedwayofjacksoncounty.org/Rogue Credit Union's Fire Relief Fund will match any funds donated up to $100,000. https://www.roguecu.org/community/donate

Ahoy, maties! Join us as we set sail on the maiden voyage on the S.S. WTF?!