It was a pretty rough week as far as news goes so the boys focus on the lighter things in life: unhinged Twitter accounts transvestigating NFL running backs, the best mass transit system south of DC, the meaningful victories for Congressional staffs that kept bad stuff out of the Republican reconciliation bill, and the latest bonfire of Elon Musk’s vanity known as the America Party. We also have full analysis of what emerged from the Senate and its brutal implications for American society.
For show notes, links to our socials, and a transcript of this episode, check out normalmenpodcast.com!
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Episode 13: (You Can't) Escape From New York Ft. Detective Pikajew
The Normal Men welcome New York political observer and union activist Detective Pikajew to chat about the huge win for Zohran Mamdani in that city’s mayoral primary as well as some union business. Also: loaded words and their definitions, an extremely bad Supreme Court case, and Tillis taps out in the Old North State. Follow our guest Detective Pikajew on Bluesky @clapifyoulikeme.favrd.social
For show notes, links to our socials, and a transcript of this episode, check out normalmenpodcast.com!
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Episode 12: One Man Out, One Man In
We say good bye (for now) to one of the Men before welcoming a new Man in his stead. The updated quartet then gets down to business discussing the US attack on Iran, the information environment, and the best ways to use AI.
For show notes, links to our socials, and a transcript of this episode, check out normalmenpodcast.com!
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Episode 11: Something Good Is Happening Somewhere
One of the Normal Men has to go on hiatus, but three soldier on to talk about a vegan on a rampage, Israel's attack on Iran, No Kings Day protests, and the disconnect between national politics and local reaction.
For show notes, links to our socials, and a transcript of this episode, check out normalmenpodcast.com!
The Normal Men are supporting Time Out Youth via a Prideraiser during June! For every goal Charlotte FC (soccer team) scores in June, pledge a donation amount. At the end, you'll donate the pledge amount multiplied by the goals scored. A pledge link is available at peark.es/prideraiser!
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Episode 10: Faine Would I Fly, Yet Fear I To Fall
We welcome our first guest, Faine Greenwood, to talk about drones, the Musk-Trump divorce, and the origins of the most normal meme on Bluesky.
For show notes, links to our socials, and a transcript of this episode, check out normalmenpodcast.com!
The Normal Men are supporting Time Out Youth via a Prideraiser during June! For every goal Charlotte FC (soccer team) scores in June, pledge a donation amount. At the end, you'll donate the pledge amount multiplied by the goals scored. A pledge link is available at peark.es/prideraiser!
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