Podcasts about balder

Stinging and Deranged represents the angry existence of a lonely Bee in a futuristic chaotic world. Inspired by the Iconic Musical "Singing in the Rain." (Sung and danced by Gene Kelley) Recorded at Moonlight Studios, Los Angeles New lyrics and vocals: Sulu Dubow as "The Bee " Original music: Herb Nacio Brown, Original lyrics: Arthur Freed Musical Production and special effects: Jeff Lewis of Moonlight Studios Miserable Stung Male: Jeff Lewis Asst production: Sulu Dubow Trumpet: Jeff Lewis Technical support: Jordan Kesselhaut, Michael Lestatkatt Selcovitz Special thanks to Steve Goodie and Brad Tassell (VCS) (First performance on guitar.) Many thanks to "The Improvisational Buzz Bee FUMP Dancers " Performed by "The FUMPS " and myself on guitar in front of a live audience at The Pre Dr. Demento Retirement Party House Concert on April 18, 2026. The Improvisational Buzz Bee FUMP Dancers are: Insane Ian Bonds, Luke Sienkoski aka The Great Lukeski, Tony Goldmark, Tim Crist aka Shoebox, Chris Mezzolesta (seen on a separate video) In Memory of David Vasquez, May 2026 Moonlight Studios

This week Balder defends his own people. A YouTube video titled "Economists are full of shit" and the hundred-plus likes underneath it sparked this episode, and the underlying complaint is understandable: a generation that was promised growth has watched that growth show up everywhere except their own bank accounts. But the target of that anger is wrong. Economists study economic behaviour. Politicians decide what to do with that knowledge. The neoliberal consensus that dominated policy from the 1980s onwards was a political choice, not an inevitable conclusion handed down by the discipline of economics itself.The data makes the disconnect impossible to miss. GDP and median household income moved together until the 1990s, then diverged sharply. Productivity and hourly compensation tell the same story from 1970 onwards. Nearly 40 percent of Americans could not cover an unexpected expense without significant strain on their savings, despite a quarter century of consistent GDP growth. None of that is a failure of economics as a science. It is a failure of politics to ask economists the right questions, namely how do we improve human wellbeing, rather than how do we maximise growth and assume the rest follows.We also dig into Gary Stevenson's viral critique of how economics is taught, which gets the methodology problem mostly right while building an oversimplified enemy out of an entire profession, and a Novara Media clip on China that shows exactly the same instinct from the opposite political direction: reaching for a tribe instead of an analysis. Economics is a soft science. It will sometimes get things wrong. That does not make it worthless, and confusing the discipline with the politicians who misused it is its own kind of Western Bubble thinking.This podcast is an individual project between us, Dario Hasenstab and Balder Hageraats. We are supported by our producer Stefani Obradovic from Western Bubble Insights & Strategy. If you would like to get in touch with us, write us an email at thewesternbubble@gmail.com.

It feels like most Life Coaches needs a Life Coach!

Baby Yoda is a comedy rock anthem that turns Star Wars lore into an over-the-top love song. A hardened Mandalorian bounty hunter melts for a tiny green chaos goblin, mixing crunchy guitars, big hooks, and hyper-specific humor.

It's almost time to head back to Edinburgh for the Fringe Festival! And naturally that makes me think of the 24/7 racket made by the resident seagulls. And naturally that makes me think of Tom Lehrer. And it's featured on my 40th album, "Emotional Support Hamster" which you should totally buy at www.stevegoodie.com ! Music: Tom Lehrer Lyrics: SG and Niamh Bagnell Piano, vocal, arrangement, production: SG

In which we discover we have way too much in common with...a dinosaur. What we learned about Stegosaurus: o The distance between Stegosaurus and T. Rex is much greater than the distance between T. Rex and us. (80+ million years vs. 66 million years.) o We're not sure what the back plates were for. Possibly to be cool; possibly just to look cool. o Stegosaurus ate rocks to help digest those prehistoric fern salads. o It's Colorado's official state fossil. You can even get Stegosaurus vanity plates, but you have to register a vehicle there. So...goals. o In The Far Side, Gary Larson named the spiked tail the thagomizer ("after the late Thag Simmons"). It is now the standard anatomical term. What we learned about "Desperado": o It's not The Eagles. It's just Eagles. o While considered one of their greatest hits (it's even on Their Greatest Hits), it was never a single and therefore not a hit. o Don Henley didn't like his vocals but wasn't given a chance to redo them. o The song plays a central role on Seinfeld (Season 8, Episode 7). Cold-blooded reptilians: o M. Spaff Sumsion: Lyrics o Robert Lund: All vocals, all instruments, all production, all everything else Oh and hey: Check out the music video (YouTube link below). It's our first one in years and represents Spaff's first attempt to harness AI. (To be clear: The lyrics are 100% human. The music and vocals are 100% human. But the images in the video are 100% AI (albeit with five tons of coaching from Spaff).)

Tofu comes in tofu cubes. Soy milk comes from tofu boobs....This song is my bean curd deathtrip.

TERROR! HYSTERIA! INCONVENIENCE! No one is safe from the WMV... and your town could be next!

Tobias og Balder fra Metropolen besøker podkasten denne uka! Tobias forteller åpent om rus, sorgen etter å ha mistet faren sin som 18-åring, og hvordan vennene i Metropolen ble avgjørende for at livet tok en annen retning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You never know who you'll meet, when you're out and about. Features a special guest vocalist, who needs no introduction (yet gets one, anyway!). (C)2026 Box Office Poison Records Written, performed, produced, mixed by TRRJTH Donkey Hotay Music (BMI) Mastered by Michael Fossenkemper - TurtleTone Studio NYC Art by Rochelle Carr Studios

The Kennedy Curse set to music.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Elin's Thrilling Adventure at Liseberg: A Day of Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-05-23-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en av de där klara vårdagarna när solskenet fick hela världen att kännas ljusare och större.En: It was one of those clear spring days when the sunshine made the whole world feel brighter and bigger.Sv: Liseberg Amusement Park i Göteborg sprudlade av liv.En: Liseberg Amusement Park in Göteborg was bustling with life.Sv: Den varma vinden bar med sig lukten av popcorn och sockervadd, medan skrik av glädje från karusellerna ekade genom luften.En: The warm wind carried the scent of popcorn and cotton candy, while screams of joy from the rides echoed through the air.Sv: Mitt i allt detta stod Elin, fylld av en längtan efter äventyr.En: In the midst of all this stood Elin, filled with a longing for adventure.Sv: Elin var en elev med stort sinne för upptäcktsfärder.En: Elin was a student with a great sense of exploration.Sv: Trött på vardagens tråkiga upprepning, ville hon ha något speciellt att minnas från utflykten med klassen.En: Tired of the daily mundane routine, she wanted something special to remember from the field trip with the class.Sv: Nils, hennes vän, var mer noggrann.En: Nils, her friend, was more meticulous.Sv: Han tyckte om att följa reglerna och kände sig trygg med att hålla sig till lärarnas noggrant planerade schema.En: He liked to follow the rules and felt safe sticking to the teachers' carefully planned schedule.Sv: Johan däremot, älskade att ha kul och tänkte ofta mer på nöjen än på regler.En: Johan, on the other hand, loved to have fun and often thought more about enjoyment than rules.Sv: De tre vännerna gick längs de slingrande gångarna i Liseberg, omgivna av blommande tulpaner och grönskande träd.En: The three friends walked along the winding paths of Liseberg, surrounded by blooming tulips and lush trees.Sv: Elin kunde inte hjälpa att känna sig lockad av friheten som nästan kunde höras i gnisslet från attraktionernas kedjor och ropen från besökarna.En: Elin couldn't help but feel drawn to the freedom that seemed to echo in the creaking of the rides' chains and the shouts from the visitors.Sv: En idé växte i hennes tankar.En: An idea was growing in her thoughts.Sv: "Vi borde åka Balder," föreslog hon plötsligt och pekade på parkens största berg- och dalbana.En: "We should ride Balder," she suddenly suggested, pointing to the park's largest roller coaster.Sv: Nils rynkade pannan bekymrat.En: Nils frowned worriedly.Sv: "Men det står inte på vårt schema," påpekade han.En: "But it's not on our schedule," he pointed out.Sv: Johan log bredvid honom.En: Johan smiled beside him.Sv: "Precis därför borde vi göra det," sa han med en glimt i ögat.En: "That's exactly why we should do it," he said with a glint in his eye.Sv: Elins hjärta bultade av nervositet och upprymdhet.En: Elin's heart pounded with nervousness and excitement.Sv: Hon visste att det fanns en chans att lärarna skulle bli besvikna om de struntade i schemat.En: She knew there was a chance the teachers would be disappointed if they ignored the schedule.Sv: Men tanken på att missa denna chans till äventyr, lockade för mycket.En: But the thought of missing this opportunity for adventure was too tempting.Sv: Med ett djupt andetag bestämde Elin sig.En: With a deep breath, Elin made up her mind.Sv: Hon nickade och sa till sina vänner, "Jag tror vi kan ha ett litet eget äventyr."En: She nodded and said to her friends, "I think we can have our own little adventure."Sv: Nils drog på munnen medan Johan klappade henne på axeln.En: Nils grinned while Johan patted her on the shoulder.Sv: "Det är så man gör!"En: "That's the spirit!"Sv: Tillsammans smög de sig iväg från klassen och mot Balder.En: Together, they snuck away from the class and headed towards Balder.Sv: När de kom fram, svindlade synen av den mäktiga konstruktionen nästan Elins alla tvivel.En: When they arrived, the sight of the mighty construction nearly swept away all of Elin's doubts.Sv: De ställde sig i kön, medan adrenalinet pumpade i deras ådror.En: They stood in line, while adrenaline pumped through their veins.Sv: När vagnen började rulla uppåt, undrade Elin kort om hon gjort rätt val.En: As the cart began to climb upward, Elin briefly wondered if she'd made the right choice.Sv: Men i nästa sekund, när de for nerför det första stupet, försvann alla hennes tvivel i ett paralyserande men befriande skrik.En: But in the next second, as they plunged down the first drop, all her doubts vanished in a paralyzing yet liberating scream.Sv: Det var skrämmande men samtidigt underbart.En: It was terrifying but at the same time wonderful.Sv: Elin kände sig mer levande än någonsin.En: Elin felt more alive than ever.Sv: Efter åkturen, med rufsigt hår och rosiga kinder, återvände de tre vännerna till gruppen.En: After the ride, with tousled hair and rosy cheeks, the three friends returned to the group.Sv: Elin kände sig annorlunda.En: Elin felt different.Sv: Hon hade vågat något hon tidigare bara hade drömt om.En: She had dared something she had previously only dreamed of.Sv: Hennes äventyr kändes som ett modigt steg mot något större.En: Her adventure felt like a brave step towards something bigger.Sv: När hon berättade om sitt äventyr, spreds inspirationen bland klasskamraterna.En: When she shared her adventure, inspiration spread among her classmates.Sv: Hon insåg att hon hade hittat en balans – insikten att äventyr kan vävas in i vardagen utan att förlora ansvarskänslan.En: She realized she had found a balance—the insight that adventures can be woven into everyday life without losing a sense of responsibility.Sv: När eftermiddagen övergick i kväll, och lamporna på Liseberg tändes, log Elin.En: As afternoon turned into evening, and the lights at Liseberg lit up, Elin smiled.Sv: Vårens ljus hade inte bara fyllt parken med liv utan också hennes hjärta med en bestående känsla av frihet och mod.En: Spring's light had filled not only the park with life but also her heart with a lasting sense of freedom and courage. Vocabulary Words:clear: klarabustling: sprudladescent: luktenmidst: mittlonging: längtanmundane: tråkigameticulous: noggrannwinding: slingrandelush: grönskandecreaking: gnissletmighty: mäktigaadrenaline: adrenalinetplunged: forparalyzing: paralyserandeliberating: befriandetousled: rufsigtrosy: rosigabrave: modigtinsight: insiktwoven: vävaslight: ljusfreedom: frihetcourage: modechoed: ekaderoutine: upprepningschedule: schematempting: lockadeadventure: äventyrexploration: upptäcktsfärderconstruct: konstruktion

If you ever had a bad roommate situation...

A song that describes the feeling of waking up and realising there are left overs in the fridge.

We finally got around to recording our song about how much Erin hates online opinion pieces structured as if there is objective data to consult when creating listicles. You know, "Every Episode of Lower Decks, Definitively Ranked!" Via Bella is: Erin Bellavia: vocals Rand Bellavia: guitar, vocals MIke Brunacini: piano Mike Mallory: bass

The way Whatsisname incessantly "floods the zone" with all-new outrages, you can be forgiven for thinking all the ICE drama is in the distant past. Spoiler: It's not. Just days ago at the Border Security Expo (fun crowd, right?), border czar Tom Homan said, quote, "You ain't seen shit yet." And: "You will see more ICE agents than you've ever seen before." So that's nice. Meanwhile, "Die with a Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars was Spotify's most-streamed song of 2025 and continues to do juuust fine. (Latest count: 3.7 billion plays.) So here ya go! Our parody of the song about the topic. M. Spaff Sumsion: Lyrics Mr. E. and Anna Nimmiti: Vocals Bob Emmet: Keyboards, bass, guitar, drum programming, production, and everything else.

This is a dumb song based on a dumb idea that's been rattling around in my head for many decades, probably since I first saw "Young Frankenstein. " And it's the closing track on my 40th album, "Emotional Support Hamster" which you should totally buy it at www.stevegoodie.com ! Words, guitar, bass, drums, vibes, piano, vocal: SG Music: Irving Berlin

I wanted to write a song that sounded like synth-heavy comedy band OCT. So I did. This is about my cat(s).

Dr. Pinkerton and I are now united by a common threat. We've been increasing the security around our respective fortresses. We've added extra alligators to our moats. Our radio receivers are tuned to warehouses and farms. But these prowlers keep finding us, offering us lollies, and we can't pretend stranger-danger is a long awaited sale. So Dr. Pinkerton and I co-wrote this warning. We will resume our attempts to destroy each other (or the world) after we get these obsessive lurkers off of our vaporous trails! Red alert, red alert! This is an exercise in self indulgence. Never turn your back on a salesman! Bad Beth and Beyond: vocals, electric bouzouki, bass guitar, keyboard Dr. Milo T. Pinkerton III: vocals Drumbot: drums Fresh Rah D.: additional cymbals Marshall Trucker: telemarketer

It's a pretty old academic tradition for songs about pure scientific topics to lack any kind of taste or relatable humor, and we hope this song is no exception. PRODUCTION CREDITS: lead vocals - Dr. Milo T. Pinkerton III backing vocals - Bad Beth lead guitar - Prof. Glitch rhythm guitar - Filbert Snodgrass, (Jr. Scientist in Training) keyboards - Dr. Dylan W. Winchester harmonica - Benny Grunch bass - Dr. Z drums and percussion - Drumbot music and lyrics by the Consortium of Genius recorded, mixed and mastered by Lewis D'Aubin at C.O.G. Secret Lab, Harahan, LA

Welcome to the finale of our special four-part Deep Dive series into the international system! Over the past three weeks, we explored the philosophical origins of the "Western Bubble" and how post-WWII powers built a global infrastructure in their own image. This week, we examine how and why that exact same system is breaking down.Are we meticulously transitioning to a new world order, or simply sliding into global anarchy?The episode begins with an audio essay read by our producer, Stefani, detailing the West's 21st-century loss of internal purpose. Following the 1990s, ideological vision was replaced by a "neoliberal slumber." Politicians transformed into mid-level managers obsessed with financial markets, ultimately abandoning the complex transnational institutions they had painstakingly built.Following the essay, Dario and Balder unpack the consequences of this geopolitical decay. We discuss:The Managerial Slumber: How extreme deregulation and the 2008 financial crisis proved that Western leadership had sacrificed long-term geopolitical strategy for short-term corporate bailouts.The G20 vs. The UN: Why the West bypassed the United Nations to create the G20—a mechanism designed not for global unity, but to save a failing Western financial system.The Nail in the Coffin: How the 2003 invasion of Iraq proved to the rest of the world that the UN is geopolitically irrelevant when Western powers decide to break their own rules.China's Quiet Takeover: Why Beijing is happily picking up the diplomatic tools the West abandoned to build its own economic hegemony.Thank you for joining us on this massive historical and political journey. Next week, we will return to our standard weekly format to analyse the ongoing madness of the world.This podcast is an individual project between Dario Hasenstab and Balder Hageraats. We are supported by our producer Stefani Obradovic from Western Bubble Insights & Strategy. If you would like to get in touch with us, write us an email at thewesternbubble@gmail.com.

This is a song written from the perspective of a minor heel, getting away with a large number of small-but-decidedly-still-evil injustices. I went with the classic boots 'n cats beatboxing for some silliness. I think this song slaps, and I hope you enjoy it.

Hey, we're Toby Danger, and we wrote No Such Thing As Cool after realizing we spent most of my live trying to impress people who don't like the same snacks we do. This song is for the kids in the wrong jeans, the wrong scenes, and the wrong decade, or, you know, pretty much everyone. It's pop-rock with a shout-along chorus and a gentle reminder that nobody actually knows what they're doing, especially the people who look like they do. If "cool" exists, it's probably very tired of being chased.

Welcome to Part 3 of our special four-part Deep Dive series into the international system! This week, we move from the historical and philosophical origins of the "Western Bubble" directly into the 20th century to examine the creation of the modern global order.Following the devastation of the Second World War, Western powers embarked on an unprecedented era of institution building. But were organizations like the UN and the Bretton Woods institutions created to save the world from hell, or to ensure Western dominance? The episode begins with an audio essay read by our producer, Stefani, exploring how the West attempted to project its own domestic success onto the rest of the globe.Following the essay, Dario and Balder unpack the immense arrogance of the 1940s geopolitical landscape. We discuss: The Illusion of Universality: How the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was drafted by a small, Western-dominated vanguard that assumed its own history was the inevitable endpoint for all of humanity. The Danger of Vague Language: Why international law is intentionally written at a "middle school level," and how this ambiguity allows powerful nations to weaponise morality for their own strategic agendas. The "Sword of Damocles": How the West uses the guise of democracy and human rights to justify hypocritical military interventions—supporting dictators when convenient, and overthrowing them when they are not.Note to our listeners: This is Part 3 of a 4-part series on the international system. Next week, we will conclude the Deep Dive by exploring the spectacular collapse of this system in the 21st century and the ultimate decline of Western geopolitical legitimacy.This podcast is an individual project between Dario Hasenstab and Balder Hageraats. We are supported by our producer Stefani Obradovic from Western Bubble Insights & Strategy. If you would like to get in touch with us, write us an email at thewesternbubble@gmail.com.

I started working on this song last November. I was really hoping to get it done at some point before March, but given the subject matter it's somewhat appropriate that I just finished it. The title is something my wife occasionally says...I don't know how she managed to succintly summarize depression in four words with such catchy lyrical cadence when I'm the freakin' songwriter in the house, but she never thought to put it over organ-driven ska-punk, so as a great man once said: "Yoink!" I do in fact have a light therapy lamp. Its brand name is "Suxio," a fact that tends to cheer me up far more than its actual functionality because it sounds like the name of the least useful robot ever (*CRASH* "Dammit Suxio! That was the mayor's Victorian snail platter!") Music and Lyrics by Timothy F. Crist Vocals / Programming / Arrangement / Production / Keytar by Tim "Shoebox" Crist Mastered by Aaron Smith (who also suggested some EQ and leveling tweaks!)

Balder, el dios más amado de Asgard, se vuelve invulnerable gracias a Frigg. Pero Loki descubre su única debilidad y provoca su muerte. Los dioses intentan rescatarlo del reino de Hel, pero fracasan, marcando el inicio del Ragnarök.

Yes! It's the title track from my 40th album, "Emotional Support Hamster!" You should totally buy it at www.stevegoodie.com when it is officially released on Wednesday 4/15/26! Words: SG and Niamh Bagnell Music, guitar, bass, drums, percussion, mandolin, arrangement, production: SG Tuba: Timothy J Weber

Welcome to Part 2 of our special, pre-recorded Deep Dive series! This week, we continue our exploration of the international system by uncovering the philosophical and intellectual foundations of the "Western Bubble."Why does the West believe it has the right to dictate global morality? The episode begins with an audio essay read by our producer, Stefani, exploring the concept of Western political determinism. We break down the delusion of the "Magic Formula"—the belief that liberal democracy and capitalism are the only legitimate paths to human wellbeing. We trace this superiority complex back to its ironic origins in medieval Christian theology, revealing how modern Western interventionism is eerily similar to historical, Abrahamic proselytising.Following the essay, Dario and Balder unpack the dark side of this messianic approach to foreign policy. We discuss: The Illusion of Universal Values: Why concepts like "oppression" and "basic needs" are highly subjective, and how the West fails to understand societies that prioritise collective wellbeing over hyper-individualism.The Alternative Models: A look at how modern hegemons like China expand their influence without demanding moral conversion, contrasting sharply with the Western approach. The Death of "Agree to Disagree": How the West uses its self-appointed moral authority to override the Westphalian system, effectively using secular human rights as a justification for military conquest and regime change in places like Iraq, Libya, and Iran.Note to our listeners: This is Part 2 of a 4-part series on the international system. Next week, we will move from historical philosophy into the real world to examine the rise and fall of the United Nations. We will resume our regular weekly news programming on the 4th of May.This podcast is an individual project between Dario Hasenstab and Balder Hageraats. We are supported by our producer Stefani Obradovic from Western Bubble Insights & Strategy. If you would like to get in touch with us, write us an email at thewesternbubble@gmail.com.

Is anyone else tired of getting a full-on inquisition as a punishment for attempting to order pizza? We prove over and over that we're not robots, but our Captcha victories are quickly forgotten and the tests just keep getting harder. Which made us wonder, what's so bad about being a robot anyway? Well, other than the fact that they're taking our jobs and slowly learning our human skills so they can take over the world and enslave us, so there's that. Rest assured, here at Sisyphus Labs, we make music the old-fashioned way: with drum machines, sequencing and sampled phrases stolen from other artists' recordings. But we agree that the difference between AI and humanity is becoming frightfully small. In fact, we concluded, at this point it basically comes down to bodily functions. Therefore, I can take comfort in the fact that as a human musician, while an artificial being might outplay me, there's no way it can consume two bean burritos during sound check and blow an entire horn section off the stage. All music composition, playing and mixing : Bob Emmet Vocals: some robots Special Guest: Devo Spice, as frustrated human rapper

So the Suffolk and Goode Players recently did a Simon and Garfunkel parody, and then Steve Goodie did a Simon and Garfunkel parody, and we thought, hey! We wanna play! So here's our repurposing of "El Condor Pasa (If I Could)," Paul and Artie's repurposing of a piece by Daniel Alomia Robles. Yes, we're parodying a 56-year-old version of a 113-year-old song. We like to keep things fresh. Like our meat. Robert Lund: Vocals, guitar, bass, mandolin, ocarina sampling, panpipe sampling, Roland S-50, sfx, production, what have you. Macy Lund: More vocals M. Spaff Sumsion: Lyrics

Welcome to the first instalment of our special, pre-recorded Deep Dive series! Over the next four weeks, we are taking a step away from the weekly news cycle to analyse the foundational concepts of the international system and explore exactly how we arrived at the geopolitical chaos of 2026.This episode begins with a special audio essay narrated by our producer, Stefani, exploring how the liberal world order was built—and why it is now collapsing. From the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 to the rise of Western transnational dominance, we break down the inherent hypocrisy of the "Westphalian Problem" and how the West's habit of soft-breaking territorial sovereignty has led to the current era of global anarchy.Following the essay, Dario and Balder sit down to unpack the reality of the international system. Why is a peace treaty from the 17th century still the ultimate organic rule of global politics today? They discuss the terrifying vacuum caught between revolution and anarchy, the collapse of transnational institutions, and why the "Western Bubble" has officially burst.Note to our listeners: This is Part 1 of a 4-part series on the international system. Next week, we will dive into the intellectual and philosophical foundations of this system. We will resume our regular weekly news analysis on the 4th of May.This podcast is an individual project between Dario Hasenstab and Balder Hageraats. We are supported by our producer Stefani Obradovic from Western Bubble Insights & Strategy. If you would like to get in touch with us, write us an email at thewesternbubble@gmail.com.

This Year is a song about finally making some changes.

Hey, a couple years ago we wrote a song about how awful things are in the world and, because we're lazy, we didn't record it until now. We worried that the song would no longer be relevant a couple years later, but... lucky us... things are even WORSE now! We really dodged a bullet there! Anyway, light yourself a dumpster fire and enjoy this tune.

In Episode 140 of The Western Bubble, Dario and Balder dissect the deepening chaos of the US-Iran standoff and its massive global ripple effects. As the White House issues shifting, hollow ultimatums and deploys thousands of troops to the Middle East, we analyse the fatal strategic trap of potentially occupying Iranian territory like Kharg Island. Rather than forcing a diplomatic win, Washington risks backing itself into an unwinnable corner while Tehran calls its bluff and keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed to its adversaries.We also explore how this Middle Eastern crisis is actively benefiting Russia, providing Moscow with eased oil sanctions and vital geopolitical cover. Meanwhile, on the Eastern European front, we examine Ukraine's transformation into the global gold standard for asymmetric drone warfare, executing deep strikes into Russian territory and completely rewriting the rules of modern conventional conflict. Finally, we discuss the US military's severe recruitment crisis, the collapse of the Western moral narrative, and why we all desperately need a little bit of "whale escapism" in an increasingly dark world.Note to our listeners: This episode marks our spring finale! For the month of April, The Western Bubble will be taking a break from the weekly news cycle to publish a special, pre-recorded Deep Dive series exploring the foundations of the international system.This podcast is an individual project between Dario Hasenstab and Balder Hageraats. We are supported by our producer Stefani Obradovic from Western Bubble Insights & Strategy. If you would like to get in touch with us, write us an email at thewesternbubble@gmail.com.

Robots, Robots Everywhere! And for everything! Well, almost everything.............. All vocals and Tuba: Drew Jacobs

In Autopsy #3, Dario and Balder put Western intelligence under the microscope. We analyse a recent interview with former MI6 Chief Alex Younger to expose the deep-seated biases and historical baggage that continue to cloud Western foreign policy. Why are Western intelligence agencies and media outlets acting "surprised" by Iran regionalising the conflict, especially when Tehran publicly broadcasted its exact strategy months in advance?We break down the Western Bubble's "collective amnesia"—the tendency to frame Iran as an irrational actor poised to start World War III, while ignoring decades of strategically proportional responses. Furthermore, we dissect the operational nightmare currently unfolding in the Middle East: how the United States and Israel are effectively fighting two entirely different wars with contradictory objectives, leading to a dangerous diplomatic dead end where negotiators themselves become targets.This podcast is an individual project between Dario Hasenstab and Balder Hageraats. We are supported by our producer Stefani Obradovic from Western Bubble Insights & Strategy. If you would like to get in touch with us, write us an email at thewesternbubble@gmail.com.

Honestly, James K. Polk hasn't had this much attention in decades.

In Episode 139 of The Western Bubble, Dario and Balder analyse the global fallout as the US-Iran conflict enters its third week. With the Strait of Hormuz now closed and international energy markets in a state of panic, the White House finds itself trapped in a war of its own making with absolutely no viable exit strategy. We dismantle the popular conspiracy theory that the current administration is playing a geopolitical game of "4D chess", proving instead how rapid escalation and a lack of clear objectives have led to a catastrophic strategic failure.The crisis is forcing a global realignment. We break down Europe's geopolitical "Stockholm syndrome"—examining why European leaders, despite initially resisting involvement, are once again sacrificing their own strategic independence to appease Washington. From German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pivoting towards Beijing, to South Korea being left strategically exposed, to the astronomical $12.7 billion price tag of the war's first six days, we explore how this conflict is accelerating the decline of Western hegemony and pushing the Global South further away.This podcast is an individual project between Dario Hasenstab and Balder Hageraats. We are supported by our producer Stefani Obradovic from Western Bubble Insights & Strategy. If you would like to get in touch with us, write us an email at thewesternbubble@gmail.com.

This is another entry in the "I can't believe no one has done this already" category. Also in the "I can't believe I haven't thought of this before" category. And of course, the standard "wow this is stupid" category. Music: Max C. Freedman and James E. Myers Words, guitars, bass, drums, vocals, arrangement, production: SG Helpful help: Niamh Bagnell From my upcoming FORTIETH album, "Emotional Support Hamster." Have a look at www.stevegoodie.com why dontcha?

Send us Fan MailWelcome to you heard it hear last, where we talk about news, you've already heard.Well, I guess it was only a matter of time.Deadline announced that Balder's Gate 3 is coming to TV.https://www.enworld.org/threads/there%E2%80%99s-a-baldur%E2%80%99s-gate-tv-show-coming.717787/Deadline Hollywood, the entertainment news site has reported that Balder's Gate 3 is coming to HBO and it is being run by the co-creator of the Last of Us, another TV show adapted from a game.Craig Mazin will “create, write, executive produce and showrun” the TV adaptation. Other executive producers include Hasbro's Gabriel Marano, plus Jacqueline Lesko and Cecil O'Connor.Chris Perkins—who used to work at WotC but now works at Darrington Press—will be acting as a consultant for the show.Larian Studios, which made the bestselling video game, is not involved with the TV show.Ok, So the company that made the game has nothing to do with it. The co-creator of the Last of Us that had an incredible first season and an abysmal second season is putting it together, and Chirs Perkins is climbing back into bed with Hasbro as a consultant.To quote another favorite movie of mine, “It's a trap, get an axe.”Christina what do make of this announcement.[Kick to Christina]Mike, What about you.[Kick to Mike.]Next up we have some news that's a little closer to home, and unlike most of our news, this will be the first time you've heard of it.Leviathan Rising will debut at GenCon 2026. Leviathan Rising is a brand-new tabletop roleplaying game designed to simulate disaster films and specifically those creature features like Godzilla. It's got an inventive new mechanic that incorporates the chaos that happens when everything around you is coming apart. And to make it all sweeter, the game is written by our very own Dr. Christina.The game won't be available for sale yet, but you will be able to sign up for games being run and demo'd by Christina herself.Christina, give us some details about the demo's you will be running at GenCon this year.[Kick to Christina]Mike, you've seen the game, what are your thoughts?[Kick to Mike]So, if you are going to GenCon this year look for Leviathan Rising and sign up for a demo from Christina.And that's all the news you've already heard.

Just another song about a guy named Bob who inadvertantly sets off alarms in local businesses. No one knows why.

Sometimes it's nice when a famous person wishes you a very personal Happy Birthday! (from Christopher Walken) Music by Jonny May (PianoWithJonny.com) Vocals and concept by Joe J Thomas of Joe's Dump (.com) Copyright 2026, Joe J Thomas and Joe's Dump (.com) All Rights Reserved. Not A Quinn-Martin Production.

This is a long-lost Power Salad recording, Craig's vocal demo discovered in 2025 and augmented by Chris resulting in a typically Salady dystopian mess. Sort of a cousin to "In My Driverless Car" thematically, it further delves into what might be happening 11 years on from that recording, with Tesla and Waymo troubles happening around us in real time. Lyrics and vocal (!) by Craig, "I'm Not In Love" choir vocal sample, editing and production by Chris.

This is about as political as I get, musically. (Also, I realize the irony in that pointing out someone else's biases inherantly states my own.)

A satirical song about the type of guy who joins ICE. I can't write a sincere song. I can't write a song that leads to any serious political change. But I can write a song that makes fun of these absolute dweebs. lyrics

Personally I never had any trouble being present, or taking part in the birth of my four children. In fact, I wouldn't trade the experience for anything, and would encourage any future fathers out there to be as much involved in the actual delivery as the mother and care givers will allow. That being said...there are a few of you, and you probably know who you are, who should never set foot in a delivery room. Recently, my nephews son was one of the later, who upon entering the delivery room was asked to sit on a chair in the back of the room, against the wall, Where, after viewing one of the final contractions promptly lost his breakfast, then... passed out! Thus!! the re-birth... if you will, of a song I originally recorded in the 90's for a friend of mine. And now,.. in 2026 for the rest of you to enjoy. Parody the Wynonna Judd's "No One Else On Earth" Production and vocals: Robert Lund Lyrics: Robert Lund, Terry Moffit Lead guitar: Danny Larsen

There are so many things to do, but you have been chosen. Time is meaningless and your fate is sealed. There is a cat on your lap.

You know how when you were a little kid they told you you could grow up to be "anything you wanted"? Yeah... About that...

Interview starts at 34:10 Annie Cuglas Humphrey, PhD joins us to chat about the Norse and Gaelic Paganism were synchronized into a set of spiritual practices outside of the Roman influence. We chat about the Isle of Mann, Bernard Cromwell series, the Irish Sea God, Midsummer - Druids cutting mistletoe, folklore, the settlement of Iceland, the Vikings, the difference in slavery, the New Age reclamation, the summer warriors, the lost city of Ze, the difficulty with the academic study of heathenism, 19th century nationalism, mumming, Balder, battle myths and the great deluge. https://www.innertraditions.com/norse-gaelic-paganism   Become a Lord or Lady with 1k donations over time. And a Noble with any donation. Leave Serfdom behind and help Grimerica stick to 0 ads and sponsors and fully listener supported. Thanks for listening!! Help support the show, because we can't do it without ya. https://www.amazon.com/Unlearned-School-Failed-What-About/dp/1998704904/ref=sr_1_3?sr=8-3   Support the show directly: https://open.spotify.com/show/2punSyd9Cw76ZtvHxMKenI?si=ImKxfMHgQZ-oshl499O4dQ&nd=1&dlsi=4c25fa9c78674de3 Watch or Listen on Spotify https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Gummies and Tinctures http://www.grimerica.ca/support https://www.patreon.com/grimerica http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica   Adultbrain Audiobook YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing https://grimericaoutlawed.ca/The newer controversial Grimerica Outlawed Grimerica Show Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Our audio book website: www.adultbrain.ca www.grimerica.ca/shrooms and Micro Dosing Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Grimerica on Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2312992 Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans Https://t.me.grimerica https://www.guilded.gg/i/EvxJ44rk The Eh- List site. Canadian Propaganda Deconstruction https://eh-list.ca/ The Eh-List YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@theeh-list?si=d_ThkEYAK6UG_hGX Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter https://grimerica.substack.com/ SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/ Tweet Darren https://twitter.com/Grimerica Can't. Darren is still deleted. Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show: www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ Episode ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/ MUSIC https://brokeforfree.bandcamp.com/ - Something Jah Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com - A Grimerica Christmas Carols

Last year at MarsCon I tried something a little different for my concert. Instead of doing my usual set with short bits of stand-up comedy between songs, I tried to make it more like a hip hop concert with minimal talking between songs and my "posse" on stage with me the whole time. My posse consisted of Shoebox of Worm Quartet and Insane Ian. The end result was a lot of fun and I'm hoping to do more shows like this. But since I had Shoebox on stage with me I decided to premiere the latest Stupid Rap Battles. This one features me as a three-legged dog, and Shoebox as a fancy cup of coffee. This was the end result. Chris Mezzolesta was the pre-recorded announcer. This recording is from the 2026 MarsCon Fundraiser Album available now at MarsConComedy.com. Please pick up a copy and help out the comedy-music track. Lyrics, music, vocals: Tom Rockwell, Tim Crist Announcer: Chris Mezzolesta