Selling Out

On this episode the guys go full red white and blue, tackling the subject of the good ol' U.S. of A. Remember when, as a kid, the powers that be seemed like benevolent good guys, not money hungry con-men? We sure do. So what happened? Is it more than just our personal station in life that makes us vote Democrat or Republican? And are we so fearful of the unknown that we can justify the inhumane treatment of undocumented immigrants? We find out what ‘Murica means to some of our listeners in this episode’s Selling Out Sound Off. And finally, Nate delves into the dark opus that is NIN’s the Downward Spiral. More specifically, what was the album’s impact on Nate as an awkward teen, on popular music, and on society as a whole? Main Topic- ‘Murica2:30-Walmart patriotism3:12-Youthful optimism9:30-How/why we vote the way we do12:59-Immigration24:25-a few missteps along the way (Lobbyists, The fairness doctrine...)41:28-Selling Out Sound Off48:15-Nate’s Notes

On this episode we tackle a topic that befuddles every Father raised in the 80's. When can our kids watch the stuff we loved at their age? Not your traditional Now vs Then as Dave and Nate define being a Dad Selling Out style. Adjust those antennas and tune in!PLUS: We investigate a bizarre bar burglary that starts to sound like a biblical bender in the case of the Louisiana Liquor Lizard. During Nate's Notes we take a look at the 2011 Documentary "The Other F Word". Punk rock is plucking it's grays but have these bands become traveling salesmen or soldiers trying to keep the scene alive? NOTES:The 80's Ate My Brain- 3:15Johnny Appleseed of Porn- 19:30Cutting the Cord- 24:57Selling Out Sound Off- 28:41Louisiana Liquor Lizard- 32:16The Other F Word- 40:14

Hosts Dave and Nate begin by tackling the topic of Church. It's starts with wondering why there are no Christian Glam Rock Bands and ends with them discussing if an afterlife is worth wanting. A mystery jogger with a serious case of the runs assaulted an alley in New Mexico and Selling Out has the scoop.Nate has discovered an herb called Kratom. A natural remedy that may have the ability to help many people. What does it do and how long will we have access to it?Dave makes a plea to 80's star Phoebe Cates, requesting her return to the public eye but gets side swiped by the Patrick Swayze flick Steel Dawn. Nate reviews the Punk in Drublic Draft Beer and Music Festival headlined by NOFX.MAIN TOPIC/CHURCH2:30 Bowie would make me read the bible8:20 Superstitions9:44 Religious Weaponry11:45 My Dad's Cult15:00 Community17:00 Not to Worship, Atheist vs Agnostic20:30 The AfterlifeOTHER TOPICS26:03 The Jogger32:06 Kratom43:09 Plea for Phoebe53:07 Punk in Drublic Review