What About Now?

We're back after a long break to discuss Disney vs. DeSantis and other Florida happenings, as well as Darin conceding our bet regarding the arrest of Donald Trump. There's lots of stories about Ted's trip to Costa Rica and Darin's adventures at Megacon and in Scotland. Plus, plenty of 2022 review lightning rounds and predictions for 2023, and personal stories about our music projects and our kids outsmarting us.

We start the new year with a podcast recorded in mid-December! In our debut episode as part of the Diamond Podcast Network, we discuss the Omicron variant of COVID19, and meander through a discussion of moviegoing during the pandemic. Segments include an extended 2021 In Memoriam and Darin's Quick Movie Reviews of Ghostbusters:Afterlife and Little Nicky. We end with a story about dolphins.

Back after a ridiculously long break, we discuss our experiences with COVID19 and the effects of taking the vaccine. After Darin enjoys a popular drink from the 1980's, a current events lightning round leads to a discussion of the events of January 6. Finally, a quick story about hooking up a television!

Back after way too long, we discuss the ongoing presidential election craziness, and make predictions for 2021, which leads to a bet between the hosts. Plus, a story of Ted going apple picking! We have tons of segments, including Asian Domination, Trending Topic, and In Memoriam. And the whole episode is the backdrop for Darin's last opportunity to use his Warsaw Ghetto Pass before it expires at the end of the year.

The tension rises as we discuss US Post Office delays, nightmare Presidential election scenarios, and the NRA lawsuit! Plus, In Memoriam and Discontinued Foods segments, and a story about Darin's trip to Georgia leads to a Georgia lightning round. We end with Ted's Tropical Storm Isaias preparation.

Back after a long break, we kick off the campaign season with our very own What About Now? show rally! We discuss months worth of current events, including the Black Lives Matter protests, COVID19, recent Supreme Court decisions, and the Russian bountygate scandal. Plus, a massive In Memoriam segment. We close with some funny home improvement stories!

It's our special pandemic edition! We discuss incompetence by the US government, our personal daily routines, and share handy hints for surviving the lockdown. No segments, no Listener Prime search, nothing but the pandemic! OK, maybe one silly story about a windy day in Maryland.

After almost 3 months off, we're back with a discussion of events from 3 weeks ago! There's a current events lightning round, and a salute to Mitt Romney's impeachment vote. Plus, Darin's Rise of Skywalker review, and a discussion of Darin's new Ring doorbell, which leads to stories of internet trolls. Finally, In Memoriam, Asian Domination, and Trending Topic segments.

After a long break, we return just in time for Trump's impeachment! The show was recorded just a few minutes after the impeachment vote, so we open with an impeachment discussion for our Trending Topic segment. Plus, the In Memoriam segment leads to an in-depth review of Steve Martin's work, as well as a secret from Darin's past. In addition, we cover Ted's recent trips to Memphis and Chicago, and Darin leads a discussion on internet streaming habits in our By the Numbers segment. Finally, we close with the long-delayed story of Ted's stressful visits to the DC Wharf!

In this episode we cover all the latest impeachment news, and we make predictions about future presidential scandals in an effort to keep up with the insane news cycle. Also, we propose creative ways for Dolphins fans to stay interested in the midst of a tanking NFL season. Plus, we're overflowing with segments this episode, including Asian Domination, Sad Science, Discontinued Foods, In Memoriam, Pod Post, and the Trending Topic! Finally, stories about a trip to Disney's Galaxy's Edge and culinary pioneering!

Recorded at the end of August and delayed due to illness, this episode features a discussion of Spider-Man leaving the MCU and other news from Disney's D23 Expo. There's also a current events lightning round that leads into Darin's tirades regarding the Lawrence O'Donnell retraction scandal and James Comey's election involvement. Plus, In Memoriam and Sad Science segments, and we end with an extended Treding Topic related to Hurricane Dorian.

This post-Mueller-testimony episode begins with a discussion of the "disgusting rat-infested mess" known as Maryland's 7th district, AKA where Ted lives, and then meanders through discussions of white privilege and presidential racism. Also, a story about the BRAT diet takes a dark turn, we check online to see if Darin was a victim of the Equifax data breach, and we highlight a wedding that Darin and Ted both attended. Plus, a long In Memoriam segment, along with the new Awkward Celebrity Encounter segment. We end with a quick story about driving with a sleeping child, and a super-fast Trending Topic segment.

From the Democratic debates to the border crisis, politics take center stage in this episode! We also discuss the major SCOTUS rulings, leading to a radical proposal to reshape the electoral map. Plus, In Memoriam and Trending Topic segments, and lots of stories about trips to the movies intertwined throughout the episode. Finally, we close with Darin's strange car noise and Ted's preparation for a weekend by himself.

It's the first garagecast, with Ted banished to his garage for the duration of the show. As we meander through a discussion of current events and sitting through long movies, Darin realizes that his movie viewing habits are evolving as he ages. We also revisit recent events in The Walking Dead and Black Mirror, and discuss Trending Topic, In Memoriam and Weird Science segments. Finally, a farewell to Darin's dead car and mini stories by Ted!

This episode is the post-Avengers:Endgame episode, with a brief spoiler-free review, and a discussion of Darin's attempts to avoid spoilers and the resulting bet between the hosts. We also cover evolving opinions regarding useless celebrities, and have In Memoriam and Asian Domination segments. Plus, the brand new Follow-Up segment includes a discussion of the recent Sri Lankan bombings and talk of sacrifice for the greater good. If all that wasn't enough, we close the show with dueling stories of Darin's trip to Disney and Ted's trip to Fort Lauderdale.

Recorded before the release of the Mueller report, this episode has the hosts discussing the Attorney General's 4-page non-summary. But while everyone is now talking about the redacted Mueller report, we discuss the secret unredacted version! Also, Darin recounts his recent and not-so-recent trips to the smoky mountains of Tennessee, and we test out our new temporary Listener Prime! Plus, Trending Topic, In Memoriam and Weird Science segments, and a vasectomy update Did we mention the glitter?

Amidst an ongoing show-related crisis, this episode includes a discussion of movie and TV topics, including the decline of the new Golden Age of TV and Fox News viewers. Plus, we introduce a new Trending Topic segment to shamelessly attract new listeners, and Ted closes things out with a story of a difficult train ride.

Back after a 2 month hiatus, it's our long-awaited recap of news from 2018! Plus, we catch up on current events in our lives, including Ted's strange illness and Darin's encounter with a unique food item. Also, a little cemetery humor!

It's our long-delayed post-election episode, recorded in late November but unpublished until now due to circumstances beyond our control. We also explore our respective Thanksgiving adventures in New Jersey and at EPCOT, and have In Memoriam, Weird Science, and Asian Domination segments. We wrap things up with a report on Ted's vasectomy.

It's right before Halloween, and we briefly take a serious tone as we try to get our heads around all of the mass shootings, but quickly return to the comedy for our new Asian Domination segment. We close things out with a long discussion of cleaning an ailing mother-in-law's house, which leads to a joke repeat, as well as our new Manilow Rants segment.

In this episode, we discuss the Kavanaugh chaos and Ted's washing machine woes, and Darin has a mid-podcast snack. Plus, a Baby Update, an historical In Memoriam, and a clip from the Bush Country podcast.

This episode has Darin's long-delayed review of The Orville, plus a hilarious recounting of Ted's trip to Ocean City, MD. Also, Lightning Round, In Memoriam, and Tin Foil Hat segments. Most significantly, embarrassing details emerge from secret recordings of the hosts.

Back from an extended paternity leave, we discuss Darin's boycott of the Miami Dolphins, as well as Ted's pending vasectomy. We introduce the Weird Science segment via a discussion of beef jerky mania, and have a lively In Memoriam debate. We close things out with childbirth stories!

It's the show's first anniversary, and the last episode for a while, due to the birth of Ted's daughter! In this episode, we discuss the Supreme Court's decision on a bakery's refusal to bake a gay wedding cake, and we introduce a new segment - the What About Now Confrontation! Also, we have a pretend interview with Seth MacFarlane, and Ted tells a personal story regarding the recent Baltimore-area flash flooding.

As Ted's month-long cold continues, we talk about the turmoil in Israel, and a discussion of legalized sports betting leads to a bet of our own. We close things out with an attempt to save Barnes and Noble from retailmageddon.

This episode includes a discussion of the Dolphins' NFL draft picks and an In Memoriam lightning round. We finish things up with a three-part story about fire safety.

In this episode, Darin plays devil's advocate when comparing George W. Bush and Trump. Also, in honor of our new iTunes listeners, we introduce the Serious Segment, which leads to a lesson in political correctness.

This week we discuss all-knowing killer computers, the Mandela Effect, and the Facebook data scandal. Plus, rapid-fire funny!

As the battle with flu season continues, we discuss current events, including the upcoming holidays. We end things with a long discussion of Ted's trip to Florida and Nor'easter power loss.

The long overdue review of The Last Jedi is here, and there's a joke do-over as well!

Back after a month of illness, the hosts discuss their convalescence, as well as the Super Bowl win for Philadelphia and Ted's adventures in single parenting.

We're just trying to survive the winter cold, so Fire and Fury is a must. Plus, a holiday trip to the science center!

In this episode, there's lots of talk about Christmas and Chanukah, and Darin gives a spoiler-free review of The Last Jedi.

This episode, we officially introduce two recurring segments! We also discuss some random embarrassing moments, and a trip to the YMCA.

A deep discussion of eating candy and fried foods, as well as the merits of Star Trek series of yesterday and today, Did I mention the new intro music?

We discuss a trip to the Eastern Shore of Maryland that involves crashing a wedding, and the concept of self-censorship in comedy.

Hurricane Irma edition! The preparation and the aftermath!

We discuss long-gone things, like taco-flavored Doritos, Alligator baggies, and P.E. uniforms. The score is tied, so we have a lightning round! We wrap things up with a multi-part story ala Carlito's Way - ending first!

We discuss disagreements we've had over the years, along with Ted's trips to DC museums.

We talk other uses of the title What About Now, a proposal for listener interaction, 20th century icons, and Ted's recent trip to South Florida.

We have recording device issues, which leads to lots of laughs, as well as the name of our podcast!

The same weekend that Darin spent at Star Wars Celebration, Ted took a trip to Scranton, PA.

We're trying to figure out how to do a podcast. The result is both disastrous and hilarious! Warning - adult language.