Idiots On Parade, the Too Ugly for TV Podcast
Episodes
Bonus Episode: A Simple Act of Kindness
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Just a short tale about kindness, and taking my kiddo to the pool. ~nathan
Episode 333: Steve King, Ilhan Omar, and TV Gone Bad
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss Steve King (the Iowa a-hole, not the prolific author), Ilhan Omar and her fight with Alabama Republicans, and many telev...
Episode 332: Andrew Luck & Cuddle Therapy Gone Wrong
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, just as the Idiots were sitting down the make with the silly, Andrew Luck announced his retirement. That move, plus cuddle therapy gone wro...
Episode 331: Jeffrey Epstein, Joe Biden, and Ohio Obituaries
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the idiots discuss Joe Biden, who Nathan saw speak live, Jeffrey Epstein, who everyone thinks was murdered, and the obituary of the a-hole ...
Episode 330: Gun Control and Giggleriffic Face Tattoos
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots follow up on the El Paso shooting, with Jake offering ideas on who should and shouldn't get to own a gun. They also discuss the ...
Episode 329: Taco Bell Hotel, El Paso Shooting, and Quentin Tarantino
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss all the real problems the planet faces: mass shootings in El Paso, and Taco Bell hotel shortages in California. Plus, a ...
Episode 328: R. Kelly Followup & Al Franken Gets Screwed
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss R. Kelly's crisis manager, Darrell Johnson, as well as Al Franken.
Episode 327: Kevin Spacey & the Catholic Church
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots are doing follow ups on a handful of stories, as well as tackling new things in the news. Kevin Spacey? All charges dropped. The...
Episode 326: Michelle Carter, Conrad Roy, and Eyebrows Aplenty
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss the new (and awful) HBO documentary, I Love You, Now Die. It's the tale of two Millennials on antidepressants who met, f...
Bonus Episode: Camelot's End, With Colin Ryan
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A bonus podcast for you... Camelot's End is a great book about the fight between Jimmy Carter and Ted Kennedy in the runup to the 1980 election. It fr...
Episode 325: African-American Ariel and Non-Patriotic Nikes
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Halle Bailey is the new little mermaid, Rami Malek is the new Bond villain, and Colin Kaepernick finds racism in everything. All this, and Donald Trum...
Episode 324: The Democratic Debates & Trapped on Airplanes
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Twenty Democratic hopefuls took to the stage to pitch their case to Americans. Neither Nathan nor Jake watched. Why? Tune in to find out. Also: what's...
Episode 323: Arizona, Alex Jones & Kid Porn, and Donut Sandwiches
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jake is back from Arizona... he ate, got fat, and has tales to tell. Also: Alex Jones is in trouble for having kiddie porn on his computers. Gotta say...
Episode 322: When Ignorance Meets Arrogance
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Douchebag Jack Phillips is back in the news. Who is Douchebag Jack Phillips? He's the Colorado "Christian" who doesn't believe that Jesus' message was...
Episode 321: The Wacky Catholics are at it Again
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss heroes, and villains. Professor Callie Rennison used Brock Turner to define rape in a textbook, making her a hero. The C...
Episode 320: Dying on Mt. Everest, and Boycotting Wrangler
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hikers are dying on Mount Everest: should you care? Nathan doesn't. Also: people are angry about Lil Nas X getting an endorsement from Wrangler. Jake ...
Episode 319: Free Britney, and Other News Nonsense
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots take a cold, long, hard look in the mirror: can a podcast about about Britney Spears' Instagram account be more popular than the...
Episode 318: The Alabama Abortion Bill & Game of Thrones
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alabama became one of the many states in the past week to post the challenge: which state can be the worst state in the union? Anti-woman? Anti-common...
Episode 317: Conan Caves, and Other Comedy News
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss the lawsuit an a-hole filed against Conan O'Brien. There are a couple topical events, and then things get wrapped up wit...
Episode 316: Movies of the 1980s
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the idiots discuss rape culture and the 1980s: what were filmmakers thinking? (OK, technically Animal House came out in 1978. Don't ...
Episode 315: Steve King Understands Jesus, but George Zimmerman Doesn't Understand Tinder
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Noted a-hole Steve King opened his mouth and out poured, "Hey, I'm just like Jesus!" Why do Christians fall for such garbage? Also: Roman Polanski doe...
Episode 314: Pot Containing Poop, and Collectable Porn
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the show: Spanish cannabis is full of fecal matter, a man sues his parents after they throw away his porn collection, and a police office...
Episode 313: Hail Satan?
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss the new documentary, "Hail Satan?", with a member of the organization. Questions are asked and answered: which are bette...
Episode 312: AAF Football, The Special Olympics, and Child Brides
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If the AAF Football league fails and no one is around to hear, does it make a noise? This week, the Idiots answer that question, and then discuss Bets...
Episode 311: Flat Earthers and Boeing Airplanes
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jake watched documentaries. First up: The Inventor, on HBO. Elizabeth Holmes was a conwoman; why did people believe her? Speaking of belief...
Episode 310: Barbara Streisand's Big Mouth
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's Egg Boy goes from hero to saint, water boy tries to one up him with Steve King and fails, and Barbara Streisand opens her stupid big mouth...
Episode 309: Trump Signing Bibles, and Rich Kids in College
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss how the rich cheat to get their dumbass kids into college, Donald Trump signing bibles, and the New Zealand shooting.
Episode 308: Stormy Daniels Does Comedy, Alex Jones is Insane, and Racist Technology
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Stormy Daniels has decided she's a comedian... is that good, bad, or neutral for the industry? Also: should people tell Alex Jones to shut up, or shou...
Episode 307: A Personal Micropenis Story, Oscars Controversy, and Anti-Vaxxers
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss the "controversy" around Green Book taking home The Oscar for Best Picture (sorry Spike!), the Mr. Rogers documentary Wo...
Episode 306: Douchebags Sue the Washington Post and Laura Ingraham Defends John Wayne
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Jake and Nathan are joined by Kat, and they discuss the douchebags suing The Washington Post, Laura Ingraham defending John Wayne, and vega...
Episode 305: Priests Banging Nuns, Abducted in Plain Sight, and Dak Prescott is Stupid
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss the brand new (and exciting) scandal facing the Catholic Church, the Netflix doc Abducted in Plain Sight, and why Nathan...
Episode 304: Micropenis Problems & Pissed off Vegans
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss vegans who were upset by a certain (hilarious) Super Bowl ad, as well as a man who tricked a woman into marrying him by ...
Episode 303: Gay Conversion Therapy & Attacking Kevin Hart
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots do a short follow up on the Fyre Festival, then discuss the gay conversion therapist David Matheson who decided to just admit to...
Episode 302: The Fyre Festival, the MAGA Teens, and Bird Box
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the idiots discuss the new Netflix doc on conman Billy McFarland, founder of the Fyre Festival. They also discuss comedy shows for old folk...
Episode 301: Steve King, Kevin Hart, and Most Searched Porn Terms
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Steve King, asshole from Iowa, FINALLY got in trouble for his ongoing racism. Why did it take so long? No one knows, but the Idiots speculate. Then th...
Episode 300: Bird Box and Border Walls
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the idiots discuss the global phenomena known as Bird Box. Does it live up to the hype? Then, the border wall: does IT live up to the hype?...
Episode 299: More Controversy Around Louis C.K.
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Louis C.K. hit the stage again, causing outrage. But why? Does it matter what C.K. does on stage? Also: a doctor in Cleveland Tweets that she's gonna ...
Episode 298: The Year in Movies, and Ladders to Scale Trump's Wall
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For the last episode of 2018, the Idiots run down the best and worst movies they saw, and then discuss a Go Fund Me meant to counter Donald Trump's Wa...
Episode 297: Springsteen on Broadway and Go Fund the Wall
23 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Air Force veteran Brian Kolfage is raising money to build a wall, and Bruce Springsteen wowed Broadway. These two topics, plus a couple more, on this ...
Episode 296: Ayahuasca... Spiritual Journey or Mind Fuck?
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan's world-travelling friend John returns to the podcast to discuss his trip to Peru. He spent time with a Shaman, and experimented with Ayahuasca...
Episode 295: Talking to Mormons, Michael Avenatti, and Minneapolis Christmas Trees
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan talked to some Missionaries, Michael Avenatti drops out of the presidential race before it even begins, and a couple police officers in Minneap...
Episode 294: General Motors Layoffs and Porn, Porn, Porn
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week can only be described as: So. Much. Porn. Iowa inmates are suing for their right to view porn and a blind man is suing Playboy because their...
Episode 293: Race Relations & Idiot Missionaries
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jake sits this one out, as Nathan and NYC musician Barrett Antar Goodwin discuss race relations, and idiot missionary John Allen Chau and his misguide...
Bonus Episode: The Green Bay Packers
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With Jake on a drunken holiday bender, Nathan steps up and talks football. Specifically, what's going on with the Green Bay Packers.
Episode 292: Florida Being Florida, and Mexico Being Mexico
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Oh Florida... is there any election you can't not screw up? Look at Arizona; they did things right. And Mexico... *shakes head* you wanted an NFL game...
Episode 291: Election Wrap Up and Other Nonsense
11 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Idiots Nathan Timmel and Jake Vevera discuss OMG ELECTION 2018 results. Thank God it's all over. For at least a few months, anyway. The presidential r...
Episode 290: The Very Scary Migrant Caravan
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss the migrant caravan marching across Mexico. Why do dumb people fall for scare tactics? Mostly because they're dumb.
Episode 289: Blackface and the MAGA Bomber
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Idiots discuss the two biggest stories of the previous week–Megyn Kelly's blackface comments and the #MAGA Bomber–and then branch off into a c...
Bonus Episode: Gender Neutral Theybies
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Raising "theybies" is all the rage. Hopefully the "rage" lasts as long as Clear Pepsi did, because it's equally as stupid.
Episode 288: The Deficit, and David Lee Roth goes Country
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do people not understand the difference between the Trade Deficit and the Federal Deficit? The Idiots don't think so, and discuss the many ways dumb v...
Episode 287: Roseanne on Rogan, Good TV Gone Bad, and Mormons
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots talk bad comedy motels, Roseanne's interview on Joe Rogan's podcast, the term "Mormon," and good TV shows that turned to complet...
Episode 286: Kanye on SNL, Kavanaugh on the Court
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kanye shot his mouth off on Saturday Night Live, and Brett Kavanaugh drank his way to the Supreme Court. Track Palin was arrested for domestic assault...
Bonus Episode: The Company You Keep
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When we believe something, do we ever look at the people around us? I mean, REALLY look at them? Yes, we like having our beliefs reinforced, but at wh...
Episode 285: The Porn Report and Brett Kavanaugh
30 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jake & Nathan discuss Gamer Porn: what is it? Why does it exist? Who watches it? Why? Following that, there's more on Brett Kavanaugh, and then a jok...
Bonus Episode: I was an Incel, Before it was Cool
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A bonus podcast on what it takes to get laid.
Episode 284: Getting Manafort Wrong, Pervert Brett Kavanaugh
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we said Manafort wouldn't flip, and that he'd wait for a pardon. Whoops! He's working with Mueller, and that is hilarious. Also: noted pur...
Bonus Episode: A Balm Against Rejection
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's it like to try and get a manager in this business? Well, it ain't easy. And when they reject you, it can be tough.
Episode 283: Manafort, Full Family Sex Change, & Dyn-o-mite
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The idiots spoke too soon and got Paul Manafort's guilty plea wrong, but no matter. Following that nugget of news, they discuss the first full family ...
Bonus Episode: Searching for My Sam Phillips
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A quick riff by Nathan about how the movie Walk the Line changed his life, and comedy career.
Episode 282: Kaepernick, Nike, and Anti-Vaccination Idiots
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
All that's in the news... the idiots discuss the Colin Kaepernick/Nike nonsense, the CA vaccination law, and a few other floaters in the news. Tune in...
Bonus Episode: Colin Kaepernick and Nike
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The more things change, the more they stay the same... this piece is two years old, yet somehow just as relevant. I find that... sad, in a way.
Episode 281: Doggie Health Updates and the A-holes of QAnon
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Jake discuss the health issues of their four-legged babies, and then mock the dumbest of the dumb Trump supporters: those who believe in QA...
Bonus Episode: Jordan Peterson Clickbait
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan shares his thoughts on the Jordan Peterson phenomena, with a backing track by EvilKuff, found here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohunl5Efens
Episode 280: John McCain, Catholic Priests, Dead Millennials
26 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
John McCain has left the Senate, the Catholic Church is making things worse, and Millennials like to bicycle in ISIS areas. All this, and possibly mor...
Episode 279: Catholic Priests in Pennsylvania
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Catholic Church is at it again: this time, they buggered kids in Pennsylvania. How do they keep getting away with it? Well, idiots keep thinking r...
Bonus Episode: Fuck You, That's When
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever have someone ask you "When are you having your pet put to sleep?" Here's how you respond.
Episode 278: Alex Jones & Is Eskimo a Slur?
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Jones got his fat ass kicked off several platforms, so the Idiots discuss the concept of free speech. Agree or disagree with them, tune in to hea...
Episode 277: Doom Metal & The Media
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The idiots discover what Doom Metal is, and then Nathan gets too angry over clickbait headlines and the media.
Episode 276: James Gunn and Twitter
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss the fallout from the James Gunn Tweets, how Disney overreacted, and why it matters.
Bonus Episode: Strawberry Pancakes
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus read coming your way from an upcoming book by Nathan. It centers on his experience dating a victim of domestic abuse.
Episode 275: Slick Advertising and Anger Issues
22 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone knows what a sponsor is, but does anyone know what an anti-sponsor is? This week, the idiots discuss getting paid to not promote something, a...
Bonus Episode: Sanctuary
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A short tale about how America ranks tragedy, and why it shouldn't.
Episode 274: The Media, and Why They Get Everything Wrong
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The media wants your eyeballs, which is why they hype every story. The Idiots talk about the Thai Soccer Team stuck in the Cave, and Scarlett Johansso...
Bonus Episode: Malcolm Gladwell Fails Stand-Up Comedy 101
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Malcolm Gladwell is a smart fella, but doesn't seem to know anything about stand-up comedy. As Metallica sang: Sad, But True. This podcast acts as a...
Episode 273: Jordan Peterson & Viagra
08 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The idiots discuss the use of Viagra among men, and ask the question "Is Jordan Peterson Satan?" Want the answer? Tune in to find out.
Episode 272: Does Eating Make You Obese?
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Idiots bang out a short one this week. In the news: North Korea, hey, they lied! And since #FatShaming is bad, does that mean obesity is good?
Episode 271: Dying Doggies and Flying Condoms
24 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan's dog has gone blind, and Palestinians are using condoms as weapons. (And maybe Israel is using condoms as weapons, too) Plus, banking idiocy a...
Episode 270: A Little North Korea, A Little Lesbians in Uber
17 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Two idiot dictators met in Singapore to discuss who has the smaller penis, and who attractive women kissed in a New York City Uber. One is more intere...
Episode 269: Aaron Persky, the Alt-Right, & Click Bait News
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A-hole judge Aaron Persky is discussed, as are right-wing candidates for political office, and why click-bait "news" is idiotic and rarely informative...
Episode 268: Rosanne Barr and Samantha Bee
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One Tweeted racist nonsense, the other spoke anger to a hypocrite. Has the backlash against either been fair? The idiots discuss this, and several sto...
Episode 267: Wild Wild Country & Starbucks Acts Stupid
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Starbucks says, "Everyone is a customer!" Wild Wild Country is discussed, and once more around regarding rollercoasters and obese folk.
Episode 266: The Royal Wedding and Other Nonsense
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dumb Americans may have been enthralled by the Royal Wedding, but the Idiots weren't. This week, they mock the British powers like only peasants can m...
Episode 265: Louisiana Sex Laws and Fat Shaming Harry Potter
13 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Louisiana finally makes beastiality illegal, and someone too tubby cries about not being able to ride a roller coaster. Jokes are made. Jokes... are m...
Episode 264: Penis Transplants and Chinese Dresses
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Idiots discuss cultural appropriation, boycott starbucks, Paul Ryan and the congressional chaplain, Otto Warmbier, and the world's first penis tra...
Episode 263: Starbucks Again, Bill Cosby, and North Korea
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots revisit the Boycott Starbucks movement, celebrate the verdict in the Bill Cosby trial, and ponder upon the idea Trump could get ...
Episode 262: Bombing Syria, Michael Cohen, and Boycott Starbucks
22 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the idiots talk about the bombs that rained down on Syria, have a quick follow-up regarding Michael Cohen, and the Boycott Starbucks moveme...
Bonus Episode: The Deer Whisperer
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever hit a deer with your car? The experience no es bueno.
Episode 261: Michael Cohen and Suicidal Deer
15 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Cohen and the FBI raid, plus Nathan's adventure with a Goddamn deer in Wisconsin, this week on the podcast.
Episode 261: Michael Cohen
15 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Idiots crack wise about the raid on Trump's lawyer. Tune in. Giggle.
Episode 260: Assholes on Airplanes, and A Wrinkle in Time
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The idiots discuss passengers who get airplanes diverted, Rex Tillerson and his $12 million in consultant fees, the YouTube shooter, and a movie revie...
Bonus Episode: The Infertility Club
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and his wife had a short struggle with infertility. As soon as they became parents, they were out of the infertility club.
Episode 259: Stormy Daniels (with a side of Bill Cosby)
01 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week: Nathan can't say "recuse," because he's dumb. That aside, the Idiots talk Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump. With, as it says, a little Bill ...
An Audience of Seventeen Soldiers
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I got to visit Afghanistan in 2005. Unfortunately, while there, I witnessed a ramp ceremony.
Episode 258: Trump Supporters Can't Get Laid
25 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Conservatives in Washington say they can't get hired once they leave the dumpster fire that is the Trump White House. Even funnier: they can't get lai...
Bonus Episode: Brett Favre and David Letterman
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A bonus episode, with thoughts on the two types of people in the world: supporters of Jay Leno, or David Letterman.
Episode 257: Hecklers and Kid Marriage in Kentucky
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Idiots discuss hecklers in comedy clubs, as well as the child marriage laws across America.
Bonus Episode: The Love Gurus
17 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, did you know Jake is on another podcast? It's called "The Love Gurus," and you can listen to a snippet of it right now.
Episode 256: Grassroots Comedy
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian JerDog phones in for an interview about how he struck out on his own instead of waiting for the powers that be to book him.
Bonus Episode: Ebony & Ivory
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan and Barrett discuss race relations and America as seen through the eyes of a black man.
Bonus Episode: Stand up Comedy by Jake... The Shape of Water
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jake breaks down all that he loved about The Shape of Water... (OK, actually, he cracks wise about it in this stand-up clip)