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Sorry, y’all. We’re packing it up. Oops has reached the end of a two year road. And at the end of that road, like all roads, is darkness and nothingness. But the adjacent road is our comic book podcast, Divisive Issues, and that road’s still going on and on and on. That’s not going anywhere. And our facebook group and discord are sticking around, too. Bye, everybody. Forever and always, our viewers you’ll be. Bonus episodes available at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine Come join our discord: https://discord.gg/yzFT6sk All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at http://flyingmachine.network/ Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website

Maybe One Day… It’s almost the end of the year! Finally! But before we can get there, let’s take a look back on some things that happened throughout the year, some you’ve heard before, some you (maybe?) haven’t, and some you’ve forgotten! Topics range from Trump, to international scuffles, to local rulings, to… (sigh) Dark Futurology. In this episode, Phil wants a lawyer dog, Sly loves his viewers, Ryan spoils The Prestige, and Darryl doesn’t want Mark Zuckerberg to be his boyfriend. Bonus episodes available at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at http://flyingmachine.network/ Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website

Maybe it doesn’t deserve saving this time around We watched a Dinesh D’Souza “film” called Death Of A Nation. Whatever you do, don’t watch this god damn movie and DEFINITELY don’t listen to a word this guy says. On this episode, we celebrate a very successful midterm election by playing chicken with death and watching Death Of A Nation, the Grown Ups 2 of political documentaries. This movie suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucks. Darryl took copious notes documenting all the arguments Dinesh forgets to follow up on. Ryan wants to arrest filmmakers who don’t agree with him. Phil’s basically a scientist arguing flat earthers. And Sly is rushing towards death at 7 times speed. Bonus episodes available at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at http://flyingmachine.network/ Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website

The Name’s Non. QAnon. Election Day was yesterday, but we recorded this on Sunday, so I really hope you people voted. I’m writing this on election day morning, from my dark room that only has 538 refreshing every 4 minutes and an IV to keep me hydrated from all the tears and nervous sweating. Am I rambling? No, you are. This is what QAnon sounds like, right? Just stupid rambling? On this episode, we talk about some conspiracy theories. Just what the heck is QAnon and why do so many people think he has the inside scoop on which Democrats are about to go to jail? And is George Soros really the mastermind that the right pretends he is? Darryl just tries to have a little fun. Ryan debates with an attempted murderer. Phil has really just had enough of… everything. And Sly feels VERY strongly about Home Depot’s donations. Additional Reading: QAnon A Trip With George Soros Was The Bomber A Democrat? (No) Trump’s Comments On Bomb Victims Bonus episodes available at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at http://flyingmachine.network/ Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website

Truly the Worst Fate to Fall Upon the Supreme Court The Republicans filibustered Obama’s Supreme Court choice and snuck in their own guy. And now they’ve gone one step lower by appointing a sexual predator! Should the Democrats sit back and take it until their terms expire decades from now? Or should the Democrats consider packing the Courts like FDR did back in the day? In this episode, the gang talks about the history of court packing and it’s practicality in the modern era. We discuss not just FDR’s infamous courtpacking but also Abraham Lincoln’s. We also get into the dark era of the court that FDR ended and we’re now revisiting. Phil establishes that there gonna be court but not what do. Sly reveals himself to be the most milquetoast piece of **** of all while Darryl just wants blood. Court Packing Pros and Cons The Lochner Era Bonus episodes available at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at http://flyingmachine.network/ Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website

Special episode time! Ryan got married so he recorded an interview episode a few weeks ago! This one’s with Ivan! We talk about a bunch of stuff, so just listen to it already! It’s a really interesting talk about some less mainstream leftist ideas! Ivan’s other podcasts: They See Me Rollin’ The Color Of Friendship P.S. It’s October, so you best be donating and volunteering for candidates to take back the house and the senate, otherwise you’re dead to us. Bonus episodes available at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at http://flyingmachine.network/ Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website

“Please like, share, and subscribe to beat diabetes” The world’s on fire again, so we needed a break. What do you want from us? We’re only human! We take a break from the news and/or history and talk about our family again. You know, those people that you can’t stand that just share memes all day about how Irish people were slaves too and Obama’s a Soros puppet who should be in jail? Yeah, those heroes. In this episode, Ryan gives his strategy to help the police get the public to trust them again. Phil becomes the world’s ultimate inventor. Darryl fears for his life. And Sly sells oil, but great oil that’s very helpful from only the finest snakes. Also it’s Ryan’s birthday the day this comes out, tell him happy birthday on twitter. @stoopkidliveson Heaven On Earth Exposes The News Bonus episodes available at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at http://flyingmachine.network/ Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website

Don’t know if I can win this one… better break into the DNC We’re talking elections! The electoral college! Super delegates! Some of the wackier things that have happened in some historical elections and campaigns! It’s not a current events episode! This one’s a lot of fun! Ryan graduates from the electoral college. Darryl puts the SUPER in super delegate. Phil wins the popular vote, but loses the election. And I knew Sly’s segment. I worked with Sly’s segment. And this episode is NO Sly’s segment (he does have one, actually). Why Do We Have The Electoral College? How Many Delegates Does Each State Have? The Electoral College Elections Not Decided By Popular Vote Election of 1876 Election of 1968 Why We Should Abolish The Electoral College More Reasons The Electoral College Sucks Come join our discord: https://discord.gg/yzFT6sk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at http://flyingmachine.network/ Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website

Ain’t no pal o’ mine, that’s for damn sure! The news is too intense this week, so we picked an evergreen topic to discuss, Silicon Valley. Is it a liberal utopia or a libertarian dystopia? Ryan breaks down why Elon Musk is the Trump of “intellectuals.” Phil talks about just how unethical computer chips are. Sly breaks down one of the biggest and unknown scandals coming from Silicon Valley. And Darryl tells us some of the more bizarre ways workers in California commute and live to support this new age lifestyle. And yeah, when people say Space X, I hear Space Sex, too. It’s not just you. Additional Reading: Tesla And Apple Tesla’s Shithole NYT’s Musk Profile Musk’s Tweets And Subsequent Investigation By The SEC Raw Water Shipping Crate Housing 10 Hour Commutes Silicon Valley’s Drug Problem Elizabeth Holmes Profile Come join our discord: https://discord.gg/yzFT6sk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at http://flyingmachine.network/ Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website

Ok, Sly’s right. He is handsome. We’re here to talk about the ball of hot air in the room, Alex Jones. He was just banned from Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, Apple, and we sure do wish the list went on and on. Was it the right thing to do? Is it a violation of free speech? Is the government turning all of the frogs gay? On this episode, Darryl leads a discussion on the right-wing conspiracy maniac, Alex Jones and what precedents it may or may not set. Sly just wants to talk about Gunns, both of the James and the muscle variety. Ryan tries to strike the balance between capitalism and socialism. And Phil had to move, so he’s not on this episode. Write in and tell us how much you miss him! Theme Song: Super Deluxe’s Alex Jones Rants as an Indie Folk Song Additional Reading: Twitter’s CEO Doesn’t get How Conspiracies Work Twitter is Wrong: Facts are Not Enough to Combat Alex Jones The Censorship of Alex Jones Takes Us Down a Dangerous Path Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine Come join our discord: https://discord.gg/yzFT6sk All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at http://flyingmachine.network/ Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website

It’s a complicated one this time, everybody. We’re talking trade and tariffs. Trump is waging trade wars with… everybody. So what does that even mean? Darryl breaks down just what NAFTA and NATO are. Ryan just struggles to understand any of his own opinions. Phil gives us a sneak peak of what his Economics students hear every. damn. day. And Sly gets off to other peoples’ misery, as per usual. For added context, we covered some of these talking points in more detail previously, in our China episode. Ryan and Sly were just on They See Me Rollin’, a wonderful actual play podcast and we had a LOT of fun playing a one shot in Fiasco! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine Come join our discord: https://discord.gg/yzFT6sk All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at http://flyingmachine.network/ Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website

“This game sucks now.” In this episode, the gang discusses the Supreme Court and how apolitical it is. Justice Kennedy is retiring and Brett Kavanaugh is taking this place. What does this mean the country? Should we agree with the New York Times that this is a good thing? Was the Supreme Court always this bad? Is it bad on principle? Ryan makes sure we start off on a strong note. Sly discusses the long forgotten prequel to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Phil’s been Phil and Darryl finds a serious oversight in the original Constitution. The One Area Where Trump Has Been Wildly Successful White House Ends Bar Association’s Role in Vetting Judges How Brett Kavanaugh Would Change the Supreme Court Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine Come join our discord: https://discord.gg/yzFT6sk All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at http://flyingmachine.network/ Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website

“Insane In The Brain” We needed a break, everybody. Things are like… really bad out there. So we went back to our original format and picked a piece of pop culture to analyze! We watched a movie called Bulworth! Only Sly had even heard about the film before this week, so it was quite the unexpected experience. Bulworth On this episode, we cover the 1998 political film, Bulworth, written, directed, produced, and starring Warren Beatty. It’s Sly’s favorite movie now so don’t you dare say anything negative about it. Ryan keeps the conversation light by talking about 9/11. Darryl pleads the fifth. And Phil punches up the script a bit. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine Come join our discord: https://discord.gg/yzFT6sk All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at http://flyingmachine.network/ Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website

“What’s next for President Obama, meeting with NORTH KOREA?” – Fox News, 2 years ago We’re talking Fascism! Everyone’s favorite way to lose all their rights! How’s North Korea diplomacy going? Why is Trump so terrible to our allies, but sucks up to dictators? What about Ur-Fascism or “Eternal Fascism?” Did an article written in 1995 really sum up all of Trump’s tactics? On this episode, everyone’s three least favorite hosts try to run the show without Ryan, but he’s still the one writing the notes so too bad! Sly does a very convincing Ryan impression while he pretends humanity isn’t doomed to fall to fascism. Darryl gives Trump some pointers on how to really get those libs to fall in line.. with just these 13 EASY STEPS! Phil reminds us of a bunch of world leaders even worse than Trump! Let’s start the summer off right, with a revolution! And if you live in New York, come visit Ryan and Sly THIS WEEKEND at Cradle Con! And don’t forget to vote in Tuesday’s Primary! Ur-Facism by Umberto Eco Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine Come join our discord: https://discord.gg/yzFT6sk All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at http://flyingmachine.network/ Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website

Wanna meet “Jumbo?” In this episode the gang describes the secret scandals of the past and present in the White House. Well the current scandals aren’t so secret, but no body cares about them so they might as well be. A bunch of shady stuff has happened around Trump but none of it seems to be sticking to Trump. We discuss these overlooked antics and their importance in displaying Trump’s corruptions. Ryan is ready to be surprised by hellworld.  Sly is way too obsessed with the Johnsons of Presidents. Phil believes in a hollow world while Darryl just wonders why people mish Buss. Cohen Investigated for Campaign Finance Violations Warren B Harding – America’s Horniest President Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine Come join our discord: https://discord.gg/yzFT6sk All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at http://flyingmachine.network/ Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website

“I think the president pooped his pants” We’re trying to keep it lighthearted again! Do we succeed? Kind of! We’re talking celebrity worship in politics! Kanye, Ted Nugent, other conservative celebrities, Donald Glover, and more! Mostly pooping your pants, though. Do you know what Ted Nugent did to dodge the draft? Here’s a hint: He made a big ol’ mess. Why does the rightwing love Kanye so much all of a sudden? Does George Bush finally care about black people? And Childish Gambino’s This is America is amazing, but is Donald Glover’s Bro Rape still ok to laugh at? Just how accountable should people be for the art they made years ago? It’s the end of the school year and I’m exhausted, I’m not writing my usual essay here, y’all. Oops, I ended the show notes. Coates on Kanye This Is America The New Yorker Donald Glover Story Donald Glover’s Instagram Letter The Internet Never Forgets Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine Come join our discord: https://discord.gg/yzFT6sk All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at http://flyingmachine.network/ Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website

“A sneaking episode?” Metal Gear has… Oops? We talk about Metal Gear Solid and how much Hideo Kojima predicted when it comes to modern politics. Phil and Sly try to convince Ryan that these games are amazing, while Darryl adds a healthy grain of salt  into the discussion. We mostly talk about Metal Gear Solid 2 and Revengeance, but touch upon all of them at least a little bit. On this episode, we talk about how Metal Gear Solid’s villains just want to Make America Great Again. We also cover all sorts of different types of “isms.” And we spend way too much (or not enough?) time talking about memes. Ryan tries to seem cool but ends up just hiding behind his gamecube. Sly is all about dream meme genes. Phil finally reveals his hypocrisy when it comes to hating dumb media. And Darryl takes nanomachines so he can beat us up. Just like Metal Gear, this episode is both way more serious and way sillier than it has any right to be. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine Come join our discord: https://discord.gg/yzFT6sk All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at http://flyingmachine.network/ Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website

Our new network art – created by Sly The Comrade network is relaunching as Flying Machine! And we have a patreon now with monthly bonus episodes! And other cool things! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flyingmachine Come join our discord: https://discord.gg/yzFT6sk All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at http://flyingmachine.network/ Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website.

In a particularly NSFW episode, the gang talks about the dumb laws our dumb species has come up with. At least it starts off that way before devolving into a lot of dirty fetish talk. First the gang talks about old dumb laws like monarchies and dueling. Then they transition to the modern day with stories of weird legal loopholes. Also weird modern politicians. Ryan reminisces on the origins of the show while Sly introduces the new clickbaity direction. Meanwhile Phil’s secret identity is revealed and Darryl is sorry the listeners had to be exposed to this entire episode. Theme song: The 10 Duel Commandments Come join our discord: https://discord.gg/yzFT6sk All of our past episodes and other projects can be found at www.frondsradio.com Check out the rest of the shows on the network at www.comraderadio.com Join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/oopsitalkeddivisiveissues As always, Sly, and Darryl, Ryan’s other work can be found at: novel-graphics.com, minorbits.blogspot.com/, and http://wgirny.libsyn.com/website.

We feel younger already! Against all odds, we’re back. Last episode, we talked about how much we had to look forward to! Well, not anymore. It’s time to dip into our endless reserve of pessimism and talk about some dark futurology. Let’s be real, y’all, it’s not looking good out there lately. We talk about some of our biggest fears for the future. Darryl talks the trend of hyper-partisan politics and gives the secret origin of Jesus Christ: microbiologist. Ryan talks automation and his own miserable existence. Phil talks antibiotic resistant bacteria and has no faith in human decency vs. the allure of McNuggets. Sly talks immortality and really “Slys it up” in style. P.S. Ryan would have talked about Climate Change but we did a whole episode on that. Further Reading: Hyperpartisanship Automation In The Trucking Industry A Trucker’s Take On Automation Automation In America How Safe Is Your Job? Retired Cells Anti-Aging Pill The Blood Of The Young Theme Song: The End Of The World As We Know It by R.E.M. Come To Ryan’s gig on Long Island on Friday: https://www.facebook.com/events/542344736149247/ Come join our discord: https://discord.gg/yzFT6sk All past episodes, other blogs and podcasts by the hosts, and more can be found at our website. And please continue the conversation at our facebook group. Organize and donate against candidates at Swing Left And as always, all the shows on our network can be found at Comrade Radio, including our other show, Divisive Issues.