Synopsis
Two college friends chat about history, politics, pop culture, sports, and whatever else they want. Enjoy! Hosts: Jake & Geoff
Episodes
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Episode 62: Stretch It Out
17/10/2019 Duration: 01h12minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss the Lebron James controversy, the democratic debates, and the international implications of the conflicts in Syria/Turkey. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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Episode 61: China's So Hot Right Now
11/10/2019 Duration: 01h13minOn this episode, Geoff and Jake discuss the NBA, China, and other implications. They also discuss not saying what you mean and being shams! They talk about liberalism and feeling lost in a political world. Jake brings Geoff gifts! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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To The Republic: Democratic Structures
03/10/2019 Duration: 58minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss democracy and republics, their many forms, and pros and cons. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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Episode 60: But It's Grey...
26/09/2019 Duration: 01h14minOn this episode, Jake shares a lifetime achievement, Geoff gets served at GameStop, and the two of them discuss the impeachment inquiry. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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Episode 59: This Didn't Work
19/09/2019 Duration: 01h19minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss Trump Toys, states' rights, and Counter Culture is back! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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Episode 58: SWYM
12/09/2019 Duration: 01h26minOn this episode, Geoff and Jake discuss the importance of defining terms, party contradictions, and the differences between a republic and democracy. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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To The Republic: Supreme Court
05/09/2019 Duration: 58minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss influential Supreme Court cases. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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Episode 57: Thunder Buddies
29/08/2019 Duration: 01h08minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss Jake's trip to Washington DC, a new citizenship policy, legalizing marijuana on a federal level, Motel 6 & ICE, Brexit, and why Jacob seems so short. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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Episode 56: Just The Two of Us, You & I
23/08/2019 Duration: 01h36minOn this episode, Geoff and Jake get to catch up, chat about starting grad school, and chat about pets & vets. The two then discuss bias media/news, reproductive health care, gun culture, immigration raids, and Jake gets heated when people refuse to have a dialog. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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Episode 55: Dear Diary, It's CJ.
16/08/2019 Duration: 01h20minIt happened! Self-proclaimed super fan, CJ, has finally joined Jake and Geoff! On this episode, CJ shares his experience as an intern with the Washington State Senate. CJ provides excellent insight into how necessary and intricate the local governments can be and how there are avenues to participate, learn, and do our part. The three discuss media, journalism, and the role of comedy in news. Also, Jake and CJ had matching outfits. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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To The Republic: Environmental Policy
09/08/2019 Duration: 58minOn this episode, Jake sits down with special guests Dr. Donna Sinclair and John Oberg to discuss how they first became aware of environmental issues. They discuss the dust bowl and how U.S. policy helped create the problem, exasperated the issue further during the crisis, and then played an instrumental role in correcting it. The three specifically highlight some of the stories and information in the book “The Worst Hard Time” by Timothy Egan. Dr. Sinclair then goes into the specific policies that the U.S. federal government used to combat the effects of the great depression. In the last segment, the three discuss the future of environmental policy, what role the U.S. is playing globally on this issue, what different international organizations are doing to address climate change, and the challenges that environment advocates face going forward at the global level. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodca
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Episode 54: Bumps, Squeaks, and Helicopters
01/08/2019 Duration: 01h18minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff are joined by their friend and professor Dr. Donna Sinclair. Donna updates the guys on all of the wonderful work she's doing all over Clark County, WA. The three discuss their most important issues in the 2020 election, qualitative and quantitative data, anthropology, and how challenging politics and legislation can and sometimes should be. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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Episode 53: Humbled In A Bush
25/07/2019 Duration: 01h22minOn this week's episode, Jake and Geoff wonder "what's in a name?" and discuss how humbling life can be sometimes. Geoff talks about his weekend and his 10th Annual Man Trip at Billy Chinook. The two then discuss political fandom, populism, international politics and China's intentions. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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Episode 52 - Catch Up & Mustard
18/07/2019 Duration: 01h49minOn this anniversary special, Geoff and Jake reflect on the past year and the fifty-two episode journey of the podcast. They discuss their highs, their lows, their accomplishments, and struggles. They follow that up with a random question game and then discuss racism in politics. Thank you all for your constant support. Thank you and welcome to the new listeners. Please, enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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Episode 51: Know What You Own
11/07/2019 Duration: 01h21minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss new listeners and feedback, learning French, vacations in nature, pet peeves, and this scripted life. Another edition of Counter Culture has Jake asking for advice and the guys have received their first voicemail! Finally, the two discuss court rulings on the First Amendment in Social Media spaces and defining Conservatism today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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Episode 50: Fifty Nifty
04/07/2019 Duration: 01h15minOn this episode, Geoff and Jake recap their KXRW radio event, discuss the chaos of NBA free agency, and the tradition of champions visiting the White House. They then discuss "staying in your lane," hypocrisy, and someone's complete misunderstanding of liberalism. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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Episode 49: Knock, Knock.
27/06/2019 Duration: 01h26minOn this episode, Jake has to write a paper again and Geoff celebrates family weddings and festivities. Geoff finally finished Chernobyl and the two discuss the show. Jake and Geoff then explore how “Republicans Don’t Understand Democrats—And Democrats Don’t Understand Republicans.” Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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Episode 48: Why Is It So Sandy?!
20/06/2019 Duration: 01h38minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss their new roles in their jobs and navigating through new responsibilities and incomprehensible personalities. Geoff rescinds his comments about America's favorite golden and the two discuss "The Cough." AND! Jake hosts another edition of Counter Culture. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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Episode 47: Actions Speak Louder Than Words
13/06/2019 Duration: 01h21minOn this episode, Geoff and Jake discuss some issues in the healthcare system and the lack of providing women with the best care. They discuss The Handmaid's Tale and getting to a post-apocalyptic world, Chernobyl and current parallels, Geoff's current readings, and contentions in Ireland. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support
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To The Republic: The United States Census
06/06/2019 Duration: 58minOn this episode, Jake and Geoff discuss the United States' census. They take a look at it's history, purpose, and how the information is used. Jake and Geoff then explore some of the historical problems, costs, and address the issue of including a citizenship status question on the 2020 Census. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/saywhatyoumeanpodcast/support