A Happy Medium
By A Happy Medium
2 high school friends in their mid-30’s trying to stay relevant while discussing pop culture, current events, life discussions and more. With @mattjamesradio and @jerrymacjr
A Happy MediumMar 31, 2022
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01:01:11
The Final Beat
We try our best to memorialize Taylor Hawkins and possibly the Foo Fighters, a brief history of Dave Grohl, Oscar talk, review of Jackass Forever, The Righteous Gemstones, and Eyes of Tammy Baker. Plus we mention the Chris Rock-Will Smith debacle.
Mar 31, 202201:01:11
Sober Hits Harder Than Opiate
Matt reviews his concert experiences for Tool and Glass Animals, fast pass at concert lines, more sh*t talking on Rage, where Colbert went wrong, and what the latest congress spending bill means for c0V111d
Mar 25, 202258:22
The World We Live In
We discuss our latest video that got banned, WW3 theories, the media's role, the wrestling connection, our review of The Batman and how it compares to the other franchise movies, insufferable fan bases, Elon vs Putin and more.
Mar 17, 202201:12:27
Parental Advisory Explicit Misinformation
Is the pandemic over, nothing makes sense, what is misinformation, our (outdated) talk on the Russia-Ukraine escalation, Matt getting mad at certain movies, not wanting to go to a late-night rave concerts and more.
Feb 24, 202201:22:51
Rage Against (Part Of) The Machine
Neil Young vs Spotify, Ted Lasso, dicks are the new boobs, Euphoria's flaw, Kid Rock's new song, Rage postponed again, Ozark and cyber attacks.
Jan 27, 202201:11:01
There's No Fixing Anything
We have a bummer of an episode. Our uneducated take on how World War 3 would play out, nuclear war, who would fare the best and worst, who's in NATO?, why China has us by the balls followed up with some pop culture talk about When We Were Young Festival, Tool, Euphoria, Don't Look Up, so many Sandler movies, Steve-O, Jackass 4, weed money and that's about it.
Jan 20, 202201:22:16
Lots of D*cks
We try really hard not to talk about c0vid and fail, dip into History, RIP Bob Saget, Matt rewatches the Scream movies, Jerry rewatches the Matrix trilogy, Euphoria makes Jerry cringe, theater vs On-Demand, Will Ferrell, MacGruber, Foo Fighters overload, Bonnaroo, shitty festivals and more.
Jan 13, 202201:18:42
I Just Want To Be Happy
We're back for our New Year Special. We discuss our highs and lows of 2021, our favorite shows, movies and concerts of the year, getting kicked off Facebook, Cov-fatigued, getting exposed, everything being terrible and predictions for 2022.
Jan 06, 202201:23:30
REVISITED: Life Before 9/11
On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, we revisit the conversation we had on our Better Days podcast about how life was before the attacks and how things like airline travel, 24-hour news, Nationalism, government surveillance, and entertainment changed forever after that day.
Sep 10, 202141:02
BETTER DAYS Ep 6: Live Concerts
We discuss our favorite and no-so favorite live concert experiences, plus Matt's experience at Lollapalooza 2021.
Aug 10, 202101:12:07
BETTER DAYS Ep 5: MTV
MTV turns 40 this August so we decided to talk about how much MTV impacted our lives, for better or worse.
Jul 25, 202141:16
Un-United States
We're back after winter break to discuss Matt getting vaccinated, Manson being cancelled, and your government taking control.
Feb 19, 202142:37
QUICK HITS: All Hail President Biden(?)
Matt talks about the results of the Presidential Election, election fraud, Trump Media, lockdown imminent, Chappelle on SNL, and new System of a Down.
Nov 11, 202016:33
All Eyes On US
We give our final predictions on the election of the millennium, what we think will happen, the potential outcomes and the fallouts.
Nov 02, 202042:10
QUICK HITS: Subsequent Podcast Show
Matt talks Ratched, Borat 2, flu shots and the calm before the election madness.
Nov 01, 202009:29
Threat Level Orange
The President is in the hospital, multiple staffers are testing positive, debates and elections possibly being postpone, conspiracy theories are ramping up. Where do we go from here?
Oct 03, 202043:01
BETTER DAYS Ep 4: Life Before 9/11
Nearing the 19th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we discuss the Better Days before (and shortly after) the attacks and how things changed forever in the country after that day. Focusing mainly on airline travel, 24-hour news, Nationalism, government surveillance, entertainment and more.
Sep 08, 202041:02
BETTER DAYS Ep 3: TOOL
TOOL is one of the top art-rock and mysterious bands in the last century. We discuss what attracted us to their music, their infamous artwork and music videos, our favorite and not-so favorite concerts, their "insufferable" fanbase, and how they managed to not fade away into oblivion with their latest release.
Aug 16, 202045:09
BETTER DAYS Ep 2: Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell is one of the top funnymen of the last 30 years. We discuss his comedy legacy including his impact on SNL, breakout movie roles, blockbuster films, and the steady decline of success in the industry.
Aug 03, 202042:55
BETTER DAYS Ep 1: Professional Wrestling
Our inaugural episode covers the topic of professional wrestling. We discuss what got us interested, the Monday Night Wars, our favorite matches, the events we attended, and what made us stop watching.
Jul 27, 202039:31
A Happy Medium Virus-Free Episode
We are exhausted of talking about the virus crisis, so we have a virus free discussion(for the most part) about growing up in our home towns, Joe Rogan being the new Howard Stern, picking sides in the political race, the problem with labels in politics, 'The Last Dance' is almost over, Michael Jordan being a dick or just ultra-competitive, and more 90's documentaries.
May 18, 202048:04
Pop Culture Punch Ep 12: Out Of Context
We talk King of Staten Island, too much Pete Davidson, Robert Downey Jr. getting online heat for Tropic Thunder, judging movies from previous years, and review After Life, Brockmire, Waco documentary, The Last Dance and more.
May 12, 202045:36
Open Sesame
More and more states are opening up, we don't know anything and it's getting frustrating, 'Plandemic' and other censored documentaries, more conspiracy theory talk, political agendas, whats the future of live events and more.
May 11, 202045:36
Land of the Free!
Protestors are getting their way as some states are planning on opening up, wearing masks in public, who's in charge, weed stores going all out to get you stoned and more.
Apr 24, 202041:42
Pop Culture Punch Ep 11: Saul's Good Man
Better Call Saul season 5 was one of the best seasons of television ever made. We break down the finale, where the storyline could go, how long we'll have to wait and more. Plus we discuss Ray Donovan's last season, Parasite, Cabin in the Woods, War Dogs, the Michael Jordan documentary, and Ticketmaster refunds.
Apr 23, 202034:17
Is This The New Norm?
Updates from our shelter, what to tell kids during these times, more conspiracy theories, home surveillance, who is essential, more radio employees laid off, still virus disbelief and expressing hated toward the Missouri governor.
Apr 09, 202039:29
Pop Culture Punch Ep 10: Nail In The Coffin
We breakdown Ozark Season 3: What we loved, what didn't make sense, and what's next? Plus Kim and Jimmy get romantic in Better Call Saul, watching Wrestlemania for free, The Invisible Man review, YouTube rabbit holes, new albums from NIN and The Weeknd, Dark Side Of The Ring docuseries and more.
Apr 07, 202041:27
REALPOLITIKS Ep 10: Does Trump Hate Us?
While we wait for our stimulus checks, we talk more Trump, is it fair for news networks to not cover Trump daily briefings, reporters jumping all over Trump, Biden talking from his computer, no more love for Bernie, rigged voting machines, could the election be postponed and more.
Apr 06, 202028:34
Conspiracy Theory Rabbit Holes
We entertain some wild conspiracy theories about the Coronavirus, the paranoia of getting sick, paranoid about being in public, staying off social media and trying to find the positives in these times.
Apr 01, 202042:26
REALPOLITIKS Ep 9: The DNC Has Made A Mistake
Trump doesn't even pretend to care, Cuomo 2020, where is Biden, Bernie's policies going into effect, and the DNC made the wrong pick.
Mar 31, 202016:07
Pop Culture Punch Ep 9: All Hail The Tiger King
We dive deep into the best docuseries ever created, also known as Tiger King, more Saul hijinks in Better Call Saul, which character is taking it way too far in the first episodes of Ozark season 3, Larry screwing up yet again in the season finale of Curb, plus a discussion on why celebrities need to stay quiet for a couple weeks.
Mar 30, 202037:00
Shuttered
Week 2 into the Coronavirus crisis and we're still in our bunkers discussing the latest updates, how fast this spread, going to the grocery stores, the impact on small businesses and their workers, how Jerry escaped New York, biblical signs of the Apocalypse, the Bible is the original reboot, finding hope, and what we can do as a society to be better.
Mar 21, 202035:26
Pop Culture Punch Ep 8: The Golden Age Of Binge-Watching
While we're stuck inside, we discuss what we're binge watching, reminiscing about the golden era of binge-watchable shows before streaming, the dawn of pirating, new movies going directly to VOD, will theaters survive this, what we're currently watching, reviews of Better Call Saul, Curb, live streaming concerts, layoffs in print and radio, Ticketmaster has all of our money and more.
Mar 20, 202036:32
REALPOLITIKS Ep 8: Shut It Down
Week 2 of the Coronavirus Crisis leads us to discuss Trump's new name for the virus, response from the press, accusations from China and Trump's response, where this could lead us in the future, more theories on where the virus came from, Biden's big primary victories, what sealed the deal for Biden, who actually voted for Biden, who Biden will pick for VP, Trump already taking jabs, does Biden stand a chance against Trump, Trump now executing Bernie's ideas, Trump offering life lessons and more.
Mar 19, 202031:42
The End Times Are Near?
A Happy Medium presents The Coronavirus Crisis special.
Mar 13, 202024:20
Pop Culture Punch Ep 7: Takes An Outsider To Know An Outsider
We're in our bunkers discussing The Outsider finale and series review, Better Call Saul and Curb in the middle of their best seasons, the fate of Ray Donovan up in the air, Live Nation cancelling the concert season, will Tool rage on?, will Rage tool around?, trying to make sports jokes, getting ready to stay inside for awhile and more.
Mar 13, 202039:57
REALPOLITIKS Ep 7: The State Of Panic Is Real
The Coronavirus Crisis is here. We discuss how the government is handling it, are airports doing everything they can, people are starting to feel the hysteria, how far will this go, finding hope in all of this, how did the Democratic race end up here, is Bernie electable, can Joe Biden beat Trump and more.
Mar 13, 202033:49
The Next Hot Tragedy
Matt is extra angry about HID headlights, texting vs calling, scammer calls in middle of the night, vaping, possible Daylight Savings Time changes, day drinking sucks the older you get.
Mar 02, 202026:08
Pop Culture Punch Ep 6: Justice Matters Most
Discussions on the latest episodes of Curb, The Outside getting a little bit better, season premiere episode of Better Call Saul (SPOILERS), more concerts announced, how the coronavirus might affect the summer concert season, Justin Bieber, Metallica cancelling tour dates, Pete Davidson getting too big for his britches, what would you do if you were the Invisible Man, Harvey Weinstein sentenced and more.
Feb 28, 202055:25
REALPOLITIKS Ep 6: Dem Debate Debacle
CBS can't handle the latest Democratic Debates, why Bernie deserves to win the nomination, Mike Bloomberg ads everywhere, who is best to lead the next 4 years?, how Trump and co. is mishandling the coronavirus, is the coronavirus being blown out of proportion?, and more.
Feb 27, 202037:14
Radio Ads, Valentine's Day and Legal Weed
Rants about annoying ads on terrestrial radio, the fakeness of Valentine's Day, and the downsides of legal weed.
Feb 21, 202028:26
REALPOLITIKS Ep 5: Bloomberg/Hillary 2020
Our take on Trump's State Of The Union, Rush Limbaugh's Medal of Freedom, Roger Stone's sentence, the latest on the Dem debates, why Matt likes Bernie, is Joe Biden done?, does Bloomberg have a chance?, Hillary conspiracy, who is best to lead the next 4 years?
Feb 20, 202030:35
That is F***ing Rock and Roll
We discuss the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees and snubs, big rock bands making their return, the passing of Neil Peart, Rush's Alex Lifeson's RnR Hall of Fame acceptance speech, paying over $100 for concert tickets, our take on local radio selling ads, iHeart firing a lot of their on-air talent, the future of radio and more.
Jan 27, 202001:23:22
We're Still Alive Mother F'ers!
Our first episode of 2020 is a doozy. A lot is going on in the world at this time in pop culture and politics. We discuss the latest political debacle with impeachment hearings, the sh*tshow that is the Democratic party, how looney Bernie Sanders allegedly is, Ricky Gervais' legendary Golden Globes monologue, Jerry finally sees Joker but won't watch The Irishman, hearing war stories from Veterans, where we were on 911, the Illuminati, should the electoral or popular vote decide the next president, voting on our phones and more.
Jan 20, 202001:00:11
The 2010's In Review (Part 2)
Top rock songs of the decade, our memorable movies and TV shows from the year and decade, plus our first discussion on porn including viewing habits, how accessible should it be and where it's going in the future.
Jan 03, 202001:23:22
The 2010's In Review (Part 1)
We take a personal look back at the 2010's and discuss our careers, goals, events, mistakes, regrets and everything else that happened in the last 10 years.
Dec 31, 201901:06:13
Where's Your Global Warming Now?
Greta Thunberg wins Person of The Year, what's the purpose of print magazines, the media taking shots at kids, does recycling really help the environment, censoring the Internet, where do you draw line with banning people, Matt reviews The Shining for some reason, Kubrick conspiracy theories and more.
Dec 26, 201942:06
Snow and Stomach Bugs
We are stir crazy from being snowed in but the show must go on! We discuss how everyone is getting sick, flu shots, too much content to watch while staying home sick, shows with shorter seasons, not buying into online trailer hype, our reaction to the new Ghostbusters trailer, was the female Ghostbuster reboot really a bad film?, HBO's Watchmen, This is Us being too cheesy, The Irishman, Disney Plus not being worth it, and we wrap it up with the latest Impeachment talk.
Dec 18, 201946:25
BONUS: Thanksgiving Leftovers
Short discussions, reads, conspiracies and other bits of leftovers from previous episodes. Feeling detached from what's hip, getting carded, going to concerts you probably should be at alone, how points of view change over time, comedy at colleges, South Park, more Bohemian Rhapsody hate, Watchmen, somebody stealing our recordings and making money off of them and more.
Dec 04, 201933:45
Happy Birthday Lisa!
A pop culture filled episode discussing Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Simpsons, Disney Plus editing its content, the new(est) Terminator movie, GOT Ending, Adam Sandler's magical world, and is Will Ferrell still funny? Plus the Internet ruining expectations and comedy bookers being very cautious.
Nov 26, 201901:00:02