The Occasionalists Podcast

In The March of Minisodes: The Luigi Tapes Vol 2

Volume 2 of The Luigi Tapes, and our final minisode of the month, finds us tackling what the trial could be like and how the people will react to the quagmire as it unfolds in real time. Certainly, this will be a normal, non-insane trial. Right?!
We wrap up the episode by delving deep into the new media studies classes we'll be teaching this coming fall semester. Our first media subject that we analyze through film and tv? Well...this isn't called The Luigi Tapes for nothing.
Deny. Defend. Depose.
 

In The March of Minisodes: The Luigi Tapes Vol 1

Our final episodes of In The March of Minisodes are here, and what better way to unwind a great month than with a totally chill and noncontroversial piece of news that concluded the tumultuous year of 2024?
Chemma rejoins the pod as we go elbow-deep into one Luigi Mangione and the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. We tackle the fallout of the murder and the ripple effect it's already having throughout America.
Of course, we leave this first episode with a pop culture delight as we put together a benefit album to raise money for Luigi's defense.
Deny. Defend. Depose.
 

In The March of Minisodes: The Punchline Pt 2

Greg Cherry returns to talk about comedy's not-so-funny side and things that do not tickle our collective funny bones.
Also, I got a lead on a hot new family band that everyone simply MUST check out!

In The March of Minisodes: The Punchline Pt 1

Greg Cherry rejoins the program as we dig into the world of standup comedy, navigating tricky subjects and what makes us laugh.
Also, Greg fills us in on this hot new act he saw out in Colorado. They sound like a talented troupe!

In The March of Minisodes: Favorite Things

Our final ten-minute episode is a challenge of sorts: change my mind that you CANNOT have singular favorites of anything or let me change yours.
Good luck!

In The March of Minisodes: Sports Fandom

It's a day late, but our next entry for our month-long minisode extravaganza is here! 
We are now in the 10-minute episodes and by golly, if we didn't get close to being appropriately brief this time. We start off this week's episodes with a discussion on the hidden complexities of being a sports fan. Or at least, another way to think about the investment and identity of being a fan.

In The March of Minisodes: TV Ratings

We are back with another completely failed attempt at a 5 Minute Episode, this time on TV ratings!
We spend this nearly 20 minutes 5-minute info blast on the startling decline of TV ratings in America and note some interesting patterns in the data. 
Give it a listen and learn a little something!

In The March of Minisodes: Album Sales

We are already into the third month of the year, folks! Which means, we are back to one of our classic themes, In The March of Minisodes. Unlike last year, there is no daily podcast challenge. This year, it's two short episodes each week of the month. 
HOWEVA, we will start off the month with super-short episodes and gradually increase to the normal length of a minisode. For the first week, we are hitting 5-Minute Episodes. Kinda.
That goal has a caveat, and in the first episode, I flagrantly violated it anyway. We'll do better next time.
For now, relax and soak up a 5-Minute (give or take 10 more minutes) Episode all about album sales!