r/FriendsofthePod

i have no one to discuss this with so here i am. Ira coming out with a new podcast “feedback” i’ve listened to it and it’s good but i’m curious if there’s any ill will between himself and louis? i didn’t see him comment on the announcement and i’m catching up on keep it and matt rogers said “this is the golden age of keep it”

anyways this could be a big nothing burger but i had to come here and see if anyone had thoughts

I am a longtime fan of LoL and I was listening to the July 1st episode and the first couple of jokes, the laugh reaction felt like it was generated or canned? I dunno, it just felt like an episode of Rick and Morty where Unity the hive mind has taken over a whole group of people and they laugh at something but then they laugh again in the exact same way or they laugh at something that is not funny. I laughed at about 4 out of 7 opening jokes I think this latest episode but the diarrhea joke felt flat for me but the audience seemed to perfunctorily laugh for it and then I was what’s going on here.

Seems like they won’t acknowledge them or speak about them.

Asked Claude for 50 unique fried foods, one for each state….cause this administration has no class.

**1.	Alabama** – Fried catfish  
**2.	Alaska** – Fried halibut  
**3.	Arizona** – Fried Sonoran hot dog (battered & fried)  
**4.	Arkansas** – Fried pickles  
**5.	California** – Fried artichoke hearts  
**6.	Colorado** – Fried green chile (Hatch-style)  
**7.	Connecticut** – Fried clam strips  
**8.	Delaware** – Fried scrapple  
**9.	Florida** – Fried alligator bites  
**10.	Georgia** – Fried peach pie  
**11.	Hawaii** – Fried malasadas (Portuguese donuts)  
**12.	Idaho** – Fried potato wedges  
**13.	Illinois** – Fried Chicago-style pepper & egg sandwich  
**14.	Indiana** – Fried pork tenderloin sandwich  
**15.	Iowa** – Fried corn on the cob (state fair-style)  
**16.	Kansas** – Fried chicken-fried steak  
**17.	Kentucky** – Fried chicken (bone-in, buttermilk)  
**18.	Louisiana** – Fried beignets  
**19.	Maine** – Fried whole-belly clams  
**20.	Maryland** – Fried soft-shell crab  
**21.	Massachusetts** – Fried cod (fish & chips)  
**22.	Michigan** – Fried smelt  
**23.	Minnesota** – Fried walleye  
**24.	Mississippi** – Fried okra  
**25.	Missouri** – Fried toasted ravioli  
**26.	Montana** – Fried Rocky Mountain oysters  
**27.	Nebraska** – Fried Runza (deep-fried version)  
**28.	Nevada** – Fried shrimp cocktail  
**29.	New Hampshire** – Fried apple cider donuts  
**30.	New Jersey** – Fried pork roll (Taylor ham fritter)  
**31.	New Mexico** – Fried sopapillas  
**32.	New York** – Fried cheesecake  
**33.	North Carolina** – Fried hush puppies  
**34.	North Dakota** – Fried kuchen (German pastry)  
**35.	Ohio** – Fried buckeye candy  
**36.	Oklahoma** – Fried onion burger (battered & fried)  
**37.	Oregon** – Fried Dungeness crab cakes  
**38.	Pennsylvania** – Fried pierogies  
**39.	Rhode Island** – Fried calamari  
**40.	South Carolina** – Fried shrimp & grits fritter  
**41.	South Dakota** – Fried fry bread  
**42.	Tennessee** – Fried hot chicken  
**43.	Texas** – Fried butter (state fair iconic)  
**44.	Utah** – Fried scones (Utah-style, puffy fry bread)  
**45.	Vermont** – Fried cheddar cheese curds  
**46.	Virginia** – Fried oysters  
**47.	Washington** – Fried Dungeness crab wontons  
**48.	West Virginia** – Fried pepperoni rolls  
**49.	Wisconsin** – Fried cheese curds (classic)  
**50.	Wyoming** – Fried elk steak fingers

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Terrible timing, lack of judgment, presidential ambition, all of the above. We’re doomed.

Correct me if I’m wrong…. The cult membership of Tulsi has been pretty widely know… not to mention VERY in depth in a recent “This Fucking Guy” on Crooked’s OWN Hysteria podcast… I understand the WaPo article was more in-depth with details about the emails, but is this really coming as a surprise to the guys???? I thought this was kinda common knowledge since she ran for 2020….
Don’t get me wrong- long time listener, and I love their tales of how things used to work (and how they should work) in a functional govt, but trying to be a “media” company with zero investigative journalism (or even obvious connection or knowledge) is not what a media company makes.

Am I the only one who is not a fan of WAD inviting talking heads from The Bulwark onto the show?

My personal politics are center-left/progressive. But I’ve been a fan of WAD for years - and through several different hosts. It was always a great way to get my news in the morning from the center. And I also dig Jane as a host.

But I’m concerned that WAD is bringing on more right-leaning voices to weigh-in on their main stories. The Bulwark is a right-leaning network, and Tim Miller is a Never Trump guy who I don’t think I have much in common with politically - aside from us both hating Trump.

On a similar note, I don’t love that Matt Ygelsias has become a recurring guest every couple of months, either.

I guess my concern, ultimately, is WAD incrementally shifting to being a more right-leaning by welcoming these voices on. Every time a Bulwark guest appears on the show, I worry about what that says about the direction of Crooked Media.

I’ll take my answers off the air.

AOC weighs in on how damaging, ridiculous and self fulfilling the establishment freak out over DSA wins can be.

Ive been skeptical of her ability to pull off a 28 run, but she is seeming pretty god damned presidential here.