Idiots On Parade, the Too Ugly for TV Podcast
Episodes
The Craft of Being Creative
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Jeff Oskay joins Barrett and nathan to discuss all things creative.
Episode 394: Jerry Falwell and Joe Rogan
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're right up next to the election, but that's not what the idiots are talking about. Pundits can discuss politics this week, because we're talking J...
Bonus Episode: A Little Parenting and a Whole Lotta Music
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Barrett Antar Goodwin and nathan timmel have a quick chat about parenting, and then a long discussion about music.
Episode 393: Jake Sees SNL in Person
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jake went to see Saturday Night Live and gives us the live audience point of view.
Episode 392: Chris Christie's Covid Adventure
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Christie didn't get the Trump drugs, Aria DiMezzo is a transsexual Satanist anarchist, the NY Post is basically the National Enquirer, and Bill ...
Episode 391: Naughty Priests & Chris Pratt
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A pastor is caught having sex... with a grown woman, not an altar boy. Will wonders never cease? Also: no one is angry at Chris Pratt, but that doesn'...
Episode 390: Taxes, Covid, and Gold Digging
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What a week... Trump's tax returns were leaked, and in the least surprising update of all time: he's a horrible businessman. Also: He's got the 'vid. ...
Episode 389: The Biden Approach
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Forever and a day ago, nathan had an idea on how the Dems could win in 2020. Well, here we are, and it looks like Biden must have heard him. Targeting...
Episode 388: Goodbye RGB, and Police Body Cameras
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Well, crap. RBG passed away, and now the United States will feel the full force of hypocrisy from Republicans. Sure, they blocked Merrick Garland, but...
Episode 387: All Sorts of Advertising
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The NFL is back! And... with that, commercials. Even worse, political commercials. This week, Jake and nathan discuss all things advertising; fr...
Three Men and a Baby Jesus
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest Andrew Hall joins nathan and Antar for a discussion on who they are regarding religion/spirituality, how they've changed, and their thou...
Episode 386: Movie Reviews & Mini News
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Class Action Park is all the rage on HBO Max, but is it worth watching? Tune in for a recap of the documentary, plus some talk about the Lake Travis h...
The Kenosha Conflict
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The United States explodes again. This time, Jacob Blake was shot in the back. Protests became riots, riots became a war zone, and Kyle Rittenhouse mu...
Episode 385: All Things Jerry Falwell Jr.
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Let's not talk politics next week." That was the battle cry after last week's episode where we discussed the political theater of conventions. Luckil...
Understanding Sexism
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, musician Antar Goodwin and idiot nathan timmel attempt to understand their own sexism. They also discuss Black people supporting Black arti...
Episode 384: The Cincinnati Reds Hot Mic Controversy
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thom Brennaman got fired for comments he thought were being made in private, WTAM radio announcer Kyle Cornell was fired for public comments. Which on...
Episode 383: Kamala for Veep and Mail in Voting
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sleepy Joe made his choice, and it's Kamala Harris. The Idiots discuss the pros and cons of such a choice, and then transition into the "Vote by Mail"...
Bonus Episode: Shifting Political Beliefs
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you the same person you were 30 years ago? Two college friends catch up with an old classmate for the first time since meeting at the Berklee Coll...
Episode 382: Schools and Sports During Covid
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Schools in several states re-opened... and many had Covid problems on day one. Take that, kids! How will the NFL handle games, considering they play i...
Bonus Podcast: Information Costs Money, Misinformation is Free
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, musician Antar Goodwin and comedian nathan timmel discuss the problem with facts. Most good journalism online hides behind paywalls; you cl...
Episode 381: Ozark, and Other TV Shows
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is Trump Tweeting about delaying the election? Sure. Is Trump Tweeting about mail in voter fraud? Yup. Are these important subjects? One would suppose...
Bonus Episode: Redemption and Forgiveness
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of the podcast, musician Antar Goodwin and comedian nathan timmel discuss redemption, and forgiveness. There are broad strokes a...
Episode 380: Attack of the Masks
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hypocrisy abound! Trump says masks are bad, until they're not. Suddenly, they're good! Why are people so afraid of simple face coverings? Jake and nat...
Episode 379: Tik Tok Teens and Endorphin Rushes
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode opens with a discussion about internet spammers: why do they think we're going to send them $1,500 in order to make MORE money later? Als...
Episode 378: A Bullet Through the Testicles
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Central Park Karen Amy Cooper was hit with a misdemeanor charge for her fraudulent 911 call, but Christian Cooper wants no part of it. This leads nath...
Episode 377: Q-Anon and the Russian Bounties
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, idiots Jake & Nathan discuss 4th of July fireworks, defunding the police (in relation to Eugene Oregon), Q-Anon candidates on the right...
Bonus Episode: The Us vs Them Mentality
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Musician Barrett Antar Goodwin and comedian nathan timmel discuss the us vs. them mentality we're all so wrapped up in.
Episode 376: Russia Bribes the Taliban
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Vladimir Putin paid the Taliban to kill American troops. Did Trump know? Did Trump ignore the news? Also: J. Alexander Kueng was one of the officers i...
Episode 375: A Horse & Buggy & KFC
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the idiots discuss William Barr being a partisan hack, Trump's teeny-tiny rally in Tulsa, Fox News telling the courts it's not really news,...
Bonus Podcast: Cancel Culture
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Musician Barrett Antar Goodwin and Comedian nathan timmel discuss cancel culture, its origins, and how it hurts society as a whole.
Episode 374: Losing Focus
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welp, it was a big week for the news: Trump's recession started in February, BEFORE the coronavirus quarantine, "defund the police" became a rally cry...
Bonus Podcast: Defund the Police
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Barrett have a conversation about what it means to defund the police, and what that does to Democrats running for office.
Episode 373: George Floyd & Jeffrey Epstein
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the idiots discuss the murder of George Floyd, they dabble in Coronavirus updates, and wrap things up with the Epstein doc on Netflix. Enjo...
Bonus Podcast: Racism & Riots
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Musician Barrett Antar Goodwin and Comedian nathan timmel sit down for a talk regarding the events since the murder of George Floyd.
Episode 372: Donald Trump Ruins Ghostbusters
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week: all the news you missed. With the entire country talking about protests and riots, the idiots (joined by comedian Phil Causey) tackle some ...
Bonus Episode: Central Park Karen
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, after breezing through Joe Biden's "You ain't black" comment, Barrett and Nathan discuss Amy Cooper—the Central Park Karen—and th...
Episode 371: Sex Dolls in Soccer Stadiums
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sylvia Driskell wants to sue every gay person on the planet. Yes, all of them. The Seoul soccer stadium used sex dolls to fill their seats, and Martin...
Bonus Podcast: Ethics
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Nathan and Barrett take time off from solving racism to discuss ethics. "What is ethical behavior," "Does karma exist," and "What is hell?"...
Episode 370: The Dubai Porta Potty
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jake and Nathan leave behind all politics, coronavirus, and quarantine talk in order to discuss a very important topic: pooping. Having bee...
Bonus Podcast: Ahmaud Arbery
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Barrett Antar Goodwin drops by for yet another conversation on race, and racism.
Episode 369: The KKK and Political Endorsements
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Special Guest Stu McCallister joins the idiots to discuss charity in the time of covid, the KKK handing out political endorsements, Tara Reade, Joe Bi...
Episode 368: Technical Difficulties
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jake disappears for a moment and Nathan is over-modulated, but Doug sounds great! Who's Doug? Why, that's special guest comedian/hypnotist Doug Thomps...
Bonus Podcast: Arguing Online... Who Wins, Who Loses?
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Barrett and Nathan discuss the differences between conversations in person, and online. After that, they solve racism. Again. Because...
Episode 367: Lawn Maintenance in the Coronavirus Era
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, comedian Logan Nielsen joins Jake and Nathan to discuss how to get your lawn the greenest this summer. HA! Kidding. Of COURSE they're talki...
Bonus Episode: Race, the Media, and Police
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Barrett Antar Goodwin sits down with Nathan to discuss how the media used to portray African-Americans vs. how they do now.
Episode 366: TV "Doctors" Say Stupid Things
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Both Dr. Oz and Dr. Phil opened their idiotic mouths and stupid stuff poured out. This week, the Idiots (joined by comedian John Russell) discuss the ...
Bonus Podcast: Is Everything Racist?
18 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it OK to label everything you don't like "racist?" An African-American and a Honkey-American discuss racism in America, as well as responsibility, ...
Episode 365: A Didgeridoo Inside You
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and Trivia host Josh Alton drops by to discuss all things under the sun. From pandas having sex to the outrage of gay porn using a didgeridoo...
Bonus Podcast: Get Out of Your Own Way
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Barrett Antar Goodwin drops by for a conversation about the ego, compliments, and creativity.
Episode 364: The Madness of it All
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest Bryan Erwin joins the idiots and helps them navigate the madness that is being quarantined. We contrast Carli Lloyd with David Geffen, a...
Bonus Episode: A Sense of Community
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Musician Barrett Antar Goodwin stops by for many discussions, including (but not limited to) Nathan's run in with a rapist, gay hotspots in Boston, an...
12) Laughter is Healing
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The most memorable comedy show I'll ever have took place in 2005. I was visiting Afghanistan, performing for American troops stationed far from home. ...
11) This Could Get Awkward
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle in, because you're going for a 23-minute ride. This one has a lot of personality to it; we're delving into societal topics, personal histories,...
10) Does Maroon 5 Make You Gay?
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you born gay, or is it a decision? A pastor in Texas has his thoughts, but Nathan disagrees. Hear his argument here.
9) I Wish My Wife was a Gay man
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The gay community is so much better than breeders for many reasons, and one of those reasons is tackled here.
8) Hey Kids, Do Drugs!
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Teenagers today... they're depressed, and drug use among their peers is down. Let's talk about how disappointing that is.
7) The Devil's Lollipop
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My son is currently more flexible than he should be, which gives me a great story to embarrass him with when he becomes a teenager.
6) Nature's Mudflap
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When your kids were babies, they pooped out the diaper, didn't they? The poop explosion is to be feared by parents everywhere.
5) What is Love? (Baby Don't Hurt Me)
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You love your kids, right? But do you love them so much you kind of hate them a little. Just a wee bit. A teeny-tiny amount...
4) The Cowgirl of Death
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Deeds, not words... If someone has wronged you, take action against them, but don't complain.
3) Marie Kondo & My Dad
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My dad is a hoarder. Thus, I think it'd be neat if he met Marie Kondo.
2) My Mom's Uterus
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I saved my mom's life, but in her defense, I did owe her one.
1) The Speeding Ticket
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I got a speeding ticket, but it was my fault. I talked myself into it, actually.
Episode 363: Pornhub Goes Premium for Coronavirus
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots make you giggle while discussing Pornhub's generous gift to the world: free premium memberships while you're all locked inside. ...
Episode 362: Delicious Vegan Recipes! (Just kidding. Coronavirus.)
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Burr told wealthy donors about the impending devastation... and then told the public that everything was fine. Then he dumped stocks before th...
Episode 361: Daryl Davis, the Debate, and Olive Garden
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots talk about Daryl Davis, a man responsible for getting over 200 people to walk away from hate groups. Following that, they discus...
Bonus Episode: Action, Reaction, and Taking Things Personally
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Barrett and Nathan discuss the idea of not taking things personally. If you create distance between something happening to you and your response, chan...
Episode 360: Stock Market Free Fall and the Coronavirus Pandemic
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The stock market is falling, the stock market is falling... unfortunately, this isn't Chicken Little nonsense, it's your retirement fund going bye-bye...
Bonus Podcast: The Power of Positive, Negative, and Neutral Thinking
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Barrett Antar Goodwin joins Nathan for a conversation on the power of neutral thinking. Is it better than positive thinking? Why yes, it just may be.
Episode 359: Election Nonsense Continues
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the eve of Super Tuesday, the Idiots discuss the state of the Democratic Party. From there, it's the pros of the Coronavirus, Baker Mayfield gets c...
Bonus Episode: The Negative Mindset & Personal Responsibility
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does your mind tend to drift to "worst case scenario" before it does positivity? Nathan's does, and this week he and Barrett discuss the possible reas...
Episode 358: America, Land of the Lawsuit
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
People say the media is biased left or right, but the Idiots think it's all sensationalized nonsense. This week, they discuss the silliness behind a s...
Bonus Episode: Judging Others and Our Own Blind Spots
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The judgements we pass on others usually stems from inadequacies contained within ourselves. Musician Barrett Antar Goodwin sits in for a long-form co...
Episode 357: From William Barr to Barry Sanders
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, to be William Barr... you're a stooge who pretends to be ethical. And fails. Dak Prescott wants all the money, and so does Tennessee. Only Dak wan...
Episode 356: The Democrats Trip Over Their Own Dick
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's 2020, which means voting should be easy, right? "Hold my beer" says Iowa. This week, the Idiots discuss the many ways the Democratic Part...
Episode 355: Iowa Caucuses & All Other News
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So. Much. News. The Idiots recorded as Nathan returned home from the Iowa Caucuses, the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl, Kobe Bryant met a...
Episode 354: Amish Sex Crimes & LGBTQ Conversion Therapy
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Like the Catholic Church and Boy Scouts before them, the Amish are turning out to be sex crime perverts. What is about repressive societies that creat...
Episode 353: Racist Hollywood & Trump 2020
19 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hollywood: why is it so racist? The Idiots challenge a claim by woke Twitter that every problem anyone has ever had can be explained by racism. Then, ...
Episode 352: Iran Shoots Down a Jet, and Jillian Michaels Stands Her Ground
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Iran had a happy trigger finger and civilians died. Whose fault is it? Crazy folk think Trump, but not the Idiots. Also: a Twitter mob was denied an a...
Episode 351: World War III
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. blew up Qasem Soleimani, and everyone jumped into their political corner and started yelling at the other side. Wilmer Valderrama got engaged...
Episode 350: Chicago's Comedy Scene
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots went all out. It's episode #350, and they went big. Tony Carr–founder and maintainer of the Chicago's Comedy Scene website/app...
Episode 349: Star Wars, Cats, and Christians
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan saw Star Wars, Jake saw Cats. Those movies are mocked, and from there they discuss the final football game in Oakland, the difference between b...
Episode 348: The News You Missed, and Michael Vick
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss news that was overshadowed by the impeachment. The Afghanistan Papers said we're in an unwinnable war, Michael Vick is g...
Episode 347: The Motley Crue Contract
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots talk hair metal. It was supposed to be a passing glance at a joke about their contract to never tour again, but in reality turne...
Episode 346: Hunter Biden vs Kid Rock
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why does the media attack Kid Rock for his flaws, while ignoring Hunter Biden for his? They're both dummies, right? That topic, plus a quick bit on he...
Episode 345: A Vegan Sues Burger King
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss the world's biggest douche: Phillip Williams. He's a vegan with too much time on his hands, and he's suing Burger King. ...
Episode 344: Three Jokers
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss The Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix, the jail sentence, starring Roger Stone, and the impeachment, starting Donald Trump...
Episode 343: Drunk Jake
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the idiots discuss Aaron Calvin's latest blog, "It's not my fault!" While this is somewhat true, a case could be made either way, and the i...
Episode 342: Music Talk, and Twitter Bans Politics
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss the musical relevance of certain bands, and then transition into Jack Dorsey and his decision to ban all political ads o...
Episode 341: The Obesity Episode
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Obesity: it's what America exports. This week, the Idiots discuss sex offenders suing for their right to have fun on Halloween, Inside Bill's Brain, a...
Episode 340: LGBTQ Cereal
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tolerance. Acceptance. They're good things, right? Not according to people who want to hate on Kellogg's latest cereal: All Together. It looks like a ...
Episode 339: The Ellen Degeneres Football Controversy
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The man behind Laughing in Disbelief, Andrew Hall, joins the idiots for a spirited discussion involving Ellen Degeneres having watched football with G...
Episode 338: All Things Amber Guyger
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the idiots find a way to discuss both waterbeds, and Amber Guyger. How does such a transition take place? Tune in and find out.
Episode 337: Sewage Water and Carson King
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Idiots got it wrong... After discussing Jake's adventures with a backed up sewer line, the Idiots admit they called it wrong when it comes t...
Bonus Episode: One Quick Joke
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jake's apartment flooded, so here's a quick something to hold you over until tomorrow.
A Love Letter to Iowa
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A quick bonus episode for you to listen to... the usual nonsense will return on Monday!
Episode 336: War Stories and Saturday Night Live
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the idiots talk Justin Trudeau and his Adventures in Blackface, Shane Gillis and Saturday Night Live, Felicity Huffman and jail, and the Ru...
Bonus Episode: A White Guy & A Black Guy Solve Race Relations
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do an African-American jazz musician in NYC and a Honkey Comedian in Iowa have to say about race in America? Tune in and find out.
Episode 335: Antonio Brown Can't Read
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the corn state of Iowa, a 13-year-old boy was suspended for comments he made while playing a video game... at home on a Saturday. Is that fair? The...
Episode 334: Why We're Stupid
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss all things snowflake. The world is full of whiny people; from Billie Eilish to "journalist" Clarkisha Kent crying about ...