The Smartest Man in the World

Cliffs

07 Apr 2026

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In a new missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Boz Scaggs, Boonville and Berkeley.

Doves

08 Sep 2025

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In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat about “Cool Hand Luke,” champagne and Connie Francis.

Sly

19 Jun 2025

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In this fresh missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Barry Jenkins, The Boys in the Band and Brian Wilson.

Ponchos

15 Apr 2025

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In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer discuss deportations, Dr. Kildare and Dirk Bogarde.

Jaspers

04 Mar 2025

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In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer preach on Putin, Pearl Bailey and punk rock.

Monks

05 Feb 2025

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In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer rap on rain, Richard Perry and Redd Foxx.

Smiths

17 Oct 2024

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In this missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer commiserate on Kamala Harris, Kris Kristofferson and Ken Page.

Tops

09 Sep 2024

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In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Brazil, Billy Bean and Bob Newhart.

Mays

10 Jul 2024

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In another broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer address Althea Gibson, Anouk Aimée and Albert Heath.

Carters

04 Apr 2024

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In another dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer lecture on Lee Dorsey, Louis Gossett Jr and Luis Buñuel.

Pogos

26 Jan 2024

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In the newest recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak about The Shangri-Las, The Smothers Brothers and Shane MacGowan.

Crofts

29 Dec 2023

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Live from the The Punchline in San Francisco, Greg cracks on Cookie Bear, A Christmas Carol and Cormac McCarthy.

Optimists

13 Dec 2023

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Live from Shakespeare and Company in Paris, Greg talks travel, Texas and Tenzing Norgay.

Smokies

06 Nov 2023

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In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer riff on The Rolling Stones, Rudolph Isley and Richard Roundtree.

The Negro Leagues Hall of Game Awards 2023

25 Sep 2023

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Live from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO, Greg hosts the Hall of Game awards. Greg interviews baseball greats Al Downing, Dave S...

Peewees

08 Sep 2023

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In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer acknowledge Agnès Varda, Alfred Hitchcock and Andy Smart.

Pants

27 Jul 2023

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Live from the Soho Theatre in London, Greg ponders pints, Pantera and Portsmouth.

Glasses

30 Jun 2023

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In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer analyze Angela Bassett, An American Tail and Astrud Gilberto.

Huskies

14 Mar 2023

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Live from Esther’s Follies in Austin as part of SXSW, Greg alludes to The Alamo, Ann Richards and awards shows.

Shorts

09 Mar 2023

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In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jam on James Hong, jazz and Judy Heumann.

Temptations

07 Feb 2023

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In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer discuss The Delfonics, Dianne Feinstein and David Crosby.

Stitches

29 Dec 2022

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Live from the Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco, Greg cracks on Cleveland, Christmas and Chaney.

Paris Blues

17 Dec 2022

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Live from Shakespeare and Company in Paris, Greg cracks on Christmas Carols, The Clash and Christine McVie.

Sunsets

04 Nov 2022

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In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer lecture on lettuce, Lou Reed and Loretta Lynn.

Hollands

10 Sep 2022

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In this dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Michelle Obama, Mary Peltola and Mable John.

Bills

01 Aug 2022

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In the the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter on Buck O’Neil, Bo Hopkins and Bob Dylan.

Roe

07 May 2022

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In the latest communiqué from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer riff on Ron Carter, Roberta Flack and Roe v. Wade.

Opals

19 Apr 2022

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In an overdue dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer converse on Ketanji Brown Jackson, Kelsie Whitmore and The Keystone Korner.

Poitiers

15 Feb 2022

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In an overdue dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer feel out Funkadelic, fashion and Fred McGriff.

Caps

31 Dec 2021

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Live from the Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco, Greg banters on baking bread, Bo Donaldson and the Haywoods and The Bell Beefer.

Buds

14 Dec 2021

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In the this week's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Mark Meadows, Minnie Miñoso and The Monkees.

Gaps

19 Nov 2021

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In the newest recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak Scotland, Schoolhouse Rock and super slides.

Dashes

27 Sep 2021

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg speaks about Sarah Dash, Spearmint Rhino and "Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song."

Pops

20 Sep 2021

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In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer converse on Colorado, Carl Bean and Confederate statues.

Watts

01 Sep 2021

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In today’s address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer love Louisiana, Lou Grant and Lee “Scratch” Perry.

Knots

24 Aug 2021

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In today’s conversation from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jaw on Josephine Baker, James W. Loewen and Jack Hirschman.

Fries

16 Aug 2021

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg dips into diving boards, dinosaurs and Don Henley.

Cables

12 Aug 2021

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In this week's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer kick around Kool and the Gang, Kamala Harris and Kathy Hochul.

Ravens

06 Aug 2021

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In this week's address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat about Charles Connor, Christian Boltanski and Charlie Watts.

Guardians

29 Jul 2021

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In this week's dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Bill Macy, Biz Markie and Bob Moses.

Camels

13 Jul 2021

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg ponders Pearl Bailey, patchouli and Pete Rose

Bullhorns

02 Jul 2021

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In another dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer harp on Haribo gummies, Harvey Milk and Hawaii.

Shores

21 Jun 2021

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg chats about Chrissie Hynde, Cher and the Circle Star Theatre.

Mudcats

15 Jun 2021

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In the latest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer feel out The Firesign Theatre, Fee Waybill and federal judge appointments.

Grooves

06 Jun 2021

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In the latest chat from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer vamp on Venus Williams, vaccines and voter suppression.

Watchtowers

28 May 2021

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In this week's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Bob Dylan, Bettye Lavette and Betye Saar.

Partners

17 May 2021

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg nods to Nick Franglen, Nora Dunn and Nick and Nora Charles.

Flacks

13 May 2021

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In this week's address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Mr. Personality, masks and McCarthy.

Shocks

04 May 2021

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In today’s chat from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer salute San Francisco, Senator Warnock and Star Wars.

Stacks

26 Apr 2021

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg raps on rodeos, The Readymades and Republicans.

Kingpins

14 Apr 2021

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In this week’s missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer allude to Al Green, Alvin Sykes and Tony Allen.

Cures

07 Apr 2021

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In the latest recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat about chinchillas, Cabaret Voltaire and Clint Eastwood.

Khans

02 Apr 2021

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg gabs on George Saunders, George Macready and George Carlin.

Kims

23 Mar 2021

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In the newest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer converse on Charley Pride, Cardiff and “Cabaret.”

Helms

17 Mar 2021

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In this week’s address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer discuss Doris Day, Duggie Fields and Deb Haaland.

Majors

10 Mar 2021

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In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer wax on Women’s History Month, Woolworth’s and The Wailers.

Guys

03 Mar 2021

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg rants on rings, rain and Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.

Ferlinghetti

24 Feb 2021

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Greg and Jennifer pay tribute to their friend Lawrence Ferlinghetti.

Chicks

16 Feb 2021

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In this week's recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jam on James Brown, Joe Allen and jazz.

Marys

10 Feb 2021

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In today's recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer comment on Congress, Corky Lee and Christopher Plummer.

Sierras

01 Feb 2021

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In this week's dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat Cloris Leachman, Cicely Tyson and Café Loup.

Pelicans

23 Jan 2021

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg ponders presidents, parents and Pennsylvania salads.

Stills

19 Jan 2021

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In another missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Bayard Rustin, Biden's first 100 days and The Bee Gees.

Booths

12 Jan 2021

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In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat Carolyn Franklin, the Capitol Riots and cooking.

Speakers

05 Jan 2021

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In the year's first broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jam on John Cazale, John Outterbridge and Joan Micklin Silver.

Lilies

22 Dec 2020

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In today's broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak about Sidney Powell, Stanley Cowell and Samuel L. Jackson.

Prides

15 Dec 2020

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In this week's dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer dabble in disco, decathlons and Dick Allen.

Balks

10 Dec 2020

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg mentions mall santas, mulled wine and Macedonia.

Hazels

01 Dec 2020

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In today's dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak about Sean Connery, Scott Atlas and Sarah Fuller.

Krakens

24 Nov 2020

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In today's recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jaw on Janet Yellen, Jan Morris and John Sessions.

Countdowns

17 Nov 2020

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In this week's dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak about Spock, Soumitra Chatterjee and squirrels.

We Fucking Win

09 Nov 2020

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In a celebratory episode from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jam on Jill Biden, John Ossoff and Jackson Hole.

Deacons

02 Nov 2020

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg harps on Halloween, Helsinki and Honoré Fragonard.

Bonus: An Interview with Alexandra Pelosi

28 Oct 2020

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In a rare departure from the typical Vodkast format, Greg conducts a brief but insightful interview with filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi.

Boots

27 Oct 2020

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In the newest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer vamp on Vermont, Vogue Magazine and Viola Smith.

Pharaohs

20 Oct 2020

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In today's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer debate Día de Muertos, down-ballot races and David Perdue.

Bunnies

13 Oct 2020

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In this dialogue from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jam to John Lennon, "Just a Gigolo" and Johnny Nash.

Piercings

06 Oct 2020

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In this latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about ballots, Baja fish tacos and Bob Gibson.

Springs

28 Sep 2020

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg banters on beavers, The Boys in the Band and The Big Red One.

Emotions

22 Sep 2020

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In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat Catherine O'Hara, Chuck Taylors and Chuck Feeney.

Bells

15 Sep 2020

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In this week's address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer hash over Harris, Huang and Hibbert.

Peacocks

08 Sep 2020

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In this edition from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer hash over Hillary Clinton, Hood Renovationz and Hideki Irabu.

Rivers

31 Aug 2020

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In today's podcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat Charlie Parker, "Children of Men" and Chadwick Boseman.

Halls

26 Aug 2020

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In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat about Cher, calamari and the conventions.

Hammers

17 Aug 2020

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In today's broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat about Captain Ahab, Christmas cards and the convention.

Churches

10 Aug 2020

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg banters on Benihana, Boz Scaggs and Baker, CA.

Legs

03 Aug 2020

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In this week's address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Black Lives Matter, barbers and Brigid Berlin.

Bowls

27 Jul 2020

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In today's broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Beyoncé, bookstores and Barry Bonds.

Gales

20 Jul 2020

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In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jam on Jair Bolsonaro, Joy Reid and John Lewis.

Dunes

14 Jul 2020

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In today's broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer

Vicars

07 Jul 2020

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In this week's dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak about scatting, Stone Mountain and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

Vogues

01 Jul 2020

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg considers Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Carl Ballantine and Carl Reiner.

Seals

23 Jun 2020

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In today's broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer talk Tulsa, Teen Vogue and trans lives.

Pointers

16 Jun 2020

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In the latest update from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer rap about Rimbaud, Rockwell and Rollins.

Black Lives Matter

08 Jun 2020

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In today's check-in from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer ponder protests, police violence and Pride.

Creams

01 Jun 2020

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In this week's livestreamed address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg lips on Lahaina, Larry Kramer and Little Richard.

Studs

26 May 2020

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In this week's address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak about The Slits, Sonny Rollins and Sylvester.

Wards

18 May 2020

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In another dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak about "Strawberry Letter 23," social distancing and San Francisco politic...

Wrights

11 May 2020

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In this week's address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer laud Leith, local newspapers and Little Richard.

Hurts

06 May 2020

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In another dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer hash out Hal Willner, Helsinki and "The Hit."