Say What You Mean Podcast

On this episode, the guys discuss a courtesy flush, Geoff rants against Boomers and Gen X (with evidence), Geoff anticipates Jake's glow, they played basketball, they discuss their Christmases Past and Jake drops a nuclear bomb and shares his best story ever. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, this has been a week! Jake is navigating through personal issues, Geoff and his family are going through hardships, and they both need all of you there for them in good vibes and prayers. They discuss what's going on, examine how the sports world is a microcosm for politics world wide, and the two get critical of Biden. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Geoff and Jake discuss Geoff having COVID brain and is jealous of Jake's recall memory, Jake learns a lot at work, they celebrate public service, consider hearing from Rittenhouse and Obama, ask if we are realists/liberals/constructivists?, and why are we the way we are?, the U.S. boycotts China for the Winter Olympics, the Republicans and the King are setting their pieces on the board, and Jake makes predictions. Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Geoff has COVID-19, the two discuss vaccines, Trump’s continued ban from social media, Christmas movies, the yellow jacket, Top Potato Chips, and the two struggle to keep it together. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff talk movies, musicals, hikes, city league sports, and coming attractions in the SWYM world! They then look at middle school education, remote learning, inflation, backsliding democracies, and money in politics. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Geoff and Jake discuss hiking in the rain, public schools are brutal, parenthood is educational, kids and technology, and school alternatives. They then discuss the Republican Party, going right, Biden’s burdens, celebrating process, and voting against self interests. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff recap Halloween, Jake is sad because of the Blazers, Geoff loves soccer and Jake loathes it, playing sports as kids, Geoff’s gonna have surgery, and Jake rants on photography etiquette. They then get into conspiracy theories, JFK, the UN, and Jake is fed up with the zero accountability in U.S. leadership. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff are joined by Taryn! On this episode, these three discuss Geoff's dad jokes and shoe aspirations, journey down a Harry Potter rabbit hole, romantic comedies, and new films. They then address the American healthcare system, cultural appropriation, finding identity and Taryn is Agent Zero. There is a battle between Jake and Taryn on How I Met Your Mother Trivia and we dabble in some Halloween fun. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff work through it, Jake has bones to pick, Lego crushes again, Geoff wants all the Michael Keaton Batman, and they celebrate story telling through graphic novels, movies, and animation. They then discuss a bit o' Blazers, video games, Qanon, and trying to do mental exercises in a maze, and the importance of framing questions. They end with economic inequality, surprising finds in a post-COVID economy, opportunities for millennials, and why people are resonating with Squid Game. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Geoff and Jake discuss revenge through a long con, define friendship and the opportunity to elevate their palette through fine dining, and Jake reveals that he is the authority on salmon; it's a fish. They discuss canceling Columbus Day, the far-right in Spain, this history of Columbus, Mexico, Latin America, and colonization. The two then talk about the Rolling Stone's "Brown Sugar," static culture, and the inappropriate music of today, tomorrow, and the past. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss reality shows, their favorite boy bands, quarantine sites & Native Americans, and Jake's photography. They then discuss the Facebook whistleblower, governing the internet and Star Wars. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff do a Mental Health Check-In, discuss positive mindsets, a bit o’ sports and memories, and their hot takes on seasons & weather. They then discuss social media spaces, Facebook as an autocracy, and the senate Afghanistan hearings and the Biden legacy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss gatekeeping, books at Barnes and Noble's, Geoff had a birthday, and the two look critically at Biden's foreign policies. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Geoff and Jake discuss their new favorite shows, reality shows and celebrities, a proud boy says nothing, Geoff's reading a book, fixed mindsets in society, divisiveness in American society, and political stunts that undermine the structures of government and military. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

Just trying to make sense of a bad situation.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

Rants in our pants! Spirit animals, Afghanistan, Covid-19, vaccines, freedoms & liberties. This episode feels like those days we spent in the cafeteria ranting, dissecting, and challenging norms, opinions, and politics. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff recap Jake's wedding! From the prep, photography, memories, chaos, and fun, listen as these two reminisce about their weekend at the coast. They then take a hard look at the Afghanistan situation, it's history, and suggest their thoughts on where the buck really stops. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

Jake is joined by Dr. Donna Sinclair to discuss Critical Race Theory and the history of Social Studies/History education in the United States.  Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

On this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss Jake's bachelor party, the gurgles, a trip to Washington D.C., camping at Silver Falls, Adoption Day, and Geoff encounters a Karen in the wild. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support

While Jake is away, we have a very special guest co-host. On this episode, Geoff is joined by his incredible niece Alix. Listen as they discuss their recent music playlists, what music means to them, women's sports, the U.S. Women's soccer team, the Portland Thorns, the fight for equal pay and the documentary "LFG" on HBOMax. The two then discuss death, reacting appropriately to other's loss, and fun questions to provoke discussion. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support