Sinopsis
Two college friends chat about history, politics, pop culture, sports, and whatever else they want. Enjoy! Hosts: Jake & Geoff
Episodios
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EP125: Slow Start To Race
11/03/2021 Duración: 01h12minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss cancel culture, Dr. Suess and Disney, NBA player Meyers Leonard using an ethnic slur while live streaming, and Among Us and trolls. Finally, the two discuss race, ethnicity, identity, and how knowing history can impact the words we use. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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To The Republic: Presidents and National Crises
04/03/2021 Duración: 58minIn this installment of To The Republic, Jake and Geoff examine the responses of five former US Presidents to particular national crisis that occurred during their time in power. Specifically we look at the Presidents George Washington's response to the Whisky Rebellion; James Buchanan's response to state secession and the issue of slavery ; Herbert Hoover's response to the stock market crash and banking crisis in 1929; Franklin Roosevelt's response to the Dust Bowl; and George W. Bush's response to the September 11th Terror Attacks. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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EP124: Now You're Stuck With Him
26/02/2021 Duración: 01h32minOn this episode, Jake blames department stores, Geoff has head trauma, there are sneaky announcements, and they both discuss Texas Ted and regulations, more Hitler/Nazi history, and we all find out who the hipster is. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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EP123: RIP Phil A. Buster?
18/02/2021 Duración: 01h20minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss the Rabbit Tragedy, Sikh's and Braceros, the death of Rush Limbaugh, the snow storms of 2021, Trump's acquittal, and The Filibuster. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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EP122: Off With Their Heads!
12/02/2021 Duración: 01h05minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff talk about all of the fun hikes they've been on, testing fate thrice & TikTok missed connections, Overwatch, Impeachment trial, the insurrection and what it all means. Geoff shares a bit about racism in a 60's Disney film and Jake's revolutionaries want your heads. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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EP121: Then They Came For Me
04/02/2021 Duración: 01h08minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss school for kids during the pandemic, Jake rebelling for the photograph, Reddit and Gamestop stocks, Marjorie Taylor Greene, addressing extremism in politics and government, and Jake shares his research into Nazis and the SS. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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EP120: Born A Gamblin' Man
29/01/2021 Duración: 01h17minOn this episode, Geoff and Jake discuss one week of fatherhood, they celebrate good boys, climate change and the responsibility of the government to provide jobs, the same ol' Republicans, it's all about the money, and Jake picks the winners! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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EP119: What's In That Note?!
22/01/2021 Duración: 01h23minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff chat about the presidential inauguration, updated podcast space, Geoff's gonna be a dad, the Bernie memes, NBA basketball, chicken sandwiches and seeing parallels in history! Stay tuned for a new edition of Counter Culture, too! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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EP118: Somebody Censored
14/01/2021 Duración: 01h08minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss the type of guy Ted Cruz is, impeachment, allegations Democrats are making, censorship, big tech, and the free market. Is Bernie a populist? Is this all a violation of the first amendment!? Find out now! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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EP117: I Got As Far As Capitol Hill
07/01/2021 Duración: 01h14minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss their Sunday hike, Geoff's new love for HBO Max, the riots at the U.S. capitol, and the future of government and politics in this country. There is another huge announcement made that catches the guy's off guard! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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EP116: We Will Call This Lovely
01/01/2021 Duración: 01h40minHAPPY NEW YEAR! On this episode, Jake and Geoff talk basketball, music, movies, sandwiches, and politics! They recap 2020 with the best, the worst, and the most ridiculous! And, as promised, Geoff makes a huge announcement! Thanks for hanging with us through this one. We can't wait to see what 2021 brings us. New year, new us? haha --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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EP115: So This Is Christmas!
24/12/2020 Duración: 01h06minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss Covid-19 coming to close to home, they lament the Portland Trailblazers, celebrate the holiday season, and settle some of the classic Christmas debates! Get to know your hosts more on this fun filled episode. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Stay safe everyone! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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To The Republic: Trump's Foreign Policy in Review
18/12/2020 Duración: 58minOn this episode, Jake and Matt discuss the successes, failures, and missteps of President Trump's foreign policy now that his administration will be leaving power. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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EP114: What's Your Sign?
10/12/2020 Duración: 01h27minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff are Joined by Carter again! The three discuss the NFL, NBA, COVID-19 Vaccines, astrology, cults, and how being terrible can get you rich...but don't do that. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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EP113: Two Turtle Doves
04/12/2020 Duración: 01h01minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss bad NFL teams, the Portland Trail Blazers (of course), and Trump's 46 minute Most Important Speech Ever. They then discuss Jake's questionable fandom of Home Alone (again) and Harry Potter, they talk the "Extended" DC Universe, Warner Bros. studio, and Geoff's new obsession! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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EP112: 'Bout the Jim's and Joe's
27/11/2020 Duración: 01h27minHappy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for all of you who have been with us for these past two years and every new comer! On this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss Geoff's trip to Texas, Black Friday and working retail, Social Media companies transferring accounts to President-Elect Joe Biden on January 20th and the roles, responsibility, and relationship these platforms play amongst citizens, with the government, and with each other. The end with some light-hearted Rip City talk, the moves the Trail Blazers have made, and who is the best in the West. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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To The Republic: Causes of the US Civil War
20/11/2020 Duración: 58minOn this episode, Jake and Matt discuss the lead up to the US Civil War. This analyze the Missouri Compromise, the Texas war for independence, Compromise of 1850, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and growing factionalism within the US. They then make parallels between the run up to the Civil War with what is occurring today in this country. They then attempt to answer the questions: When did the Civil War become likely? and when did the Civil War become inevitable. (Hint: it is much earlier than you think!). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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EP111: We've Got It Goin' On
12/11/2020 Duración: 01h34minOn this episode, Geoff, Cj, and Jake discuss the illusive "they," voter fraud and challenges, and how historians and the future will look back on 2020. Will Geoff may be safe in a wager he's made? How will President-Elect Joe Biden lead as the next president of the United States? What's in a mandate? Is it a movie night with your favorite hosts? Finally, the guys dive into some music to explore how they've been feeling this week with a new edition of They Said It Best. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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EP110: Chances
06/11/2020 Duración: 01h29minOn this episode Geoff, Jake and CJ anxiously wait for final results in the 2020 presidential election. They explore historic voter turnout, key differences in how states collect and process votes, and factors that appear to have motivated presidential votes across the country. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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EP109: I'll Never Break Your Heart
29/10/2020 Duración: 01h31minOn this episode, Geoff, Jake, and CJ talk NFL, puppies, social media, gate-keeping and advertising. They then discuss Giuliani, Borat, Election polls, and dive into a nationalism rabbit hole. VOTE! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support