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We open up the Party Line for this special 20th episode of Plastic Cups Inside Paper Cups Inside Plastic Cups. Featuring a slew of callers from coast to coast, there's no better way to end the year than talking with some of our most devoted listeners. Thanks for listening. See you in 2021.

Omar and Dennarion discuss homophones, a Joe Cocker question for the ages, and favorite holiday movies. We also take a deep dive into the pros and cons and thoughts and feelings about organic food. Further listening: Michael Pollan talking apples on NPR: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1123953 Outro song: "Poor Old Dirt Farmer" by Levon Helm.

Just like Bill Hicks' final performance on David Letterman, this episode was just too controversial to air at the time. After much litigation and the intervention of the Pennsylvania Attorney General we are free to air this episode. Recorded on October 15, Omar and Denis discuss homophones and the story of WWII holdout Second Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda.  Then Dennie Brasco drunksplains how to dress for the cold weather. Middle song: "A True Story of a Story of True Love" by The Books. Outro song: "The First Vietnamese War" by The Black Angels.

Omar and Denis discuss their experience on 2020 Presidential Election Day and the days following. We cover everything from the importance of a strong press, to the need preserve civil discourse, and damage to democratic principles GOP members are doing by entertaining Trump's unfounded attacks on the integrity of the election. This episode was recorded on Nov. 6. Outro ong: "Electioneering" by Radiohead

For the first time ever Omar and Denis talk face to face for the podcast, along with co-hosts Bo and Louie. Also, mad respect to Eddie Van Hallen. This episode was recorded before his death. Outro song is: "Spanish Caravan" by the Door

Inquiring minds want to know: Would Omar go to the Moon? Bro vs. Hipster. And the latest edition of Animal of the Week. Plus, we try out a new mailbag theme song. Mailbag theme song: DJ Shadow (Letter from Home) which samples Lionel Hampton's Midnight Sun. Outro song: "I Know You (Pt. III)" by Morphine.

In a free form format, Omar and I tackle the toughest mail bag questions man or beast has ever faced. Small talk: Should it be outlawed? Is business business? Who would win in a weaponed dual: Me or Omar? Standing desks: real or just a myth? Where would Omar travel? Outro Music: "Have Love Will Travel" by the Black Keys

We talk the talk and walk the talk about how to make sports teams more relevant to their hometowns. Then we get into UFO talk. It gets pretty spooky. And what would we do if we won a billion dollars? Listen in to find out. Outro song: "Aliens" by Dr. Octagon (Kool Keith)

We talk about how the pandemic will impact cities, already showing signs as accelerating the migration out of major cities. Some mailbag questions. And then the big question - is it better to be man or beast? Discussed in the episode: How Will Cities Survive the Coronavirus? (NYT) On A 'Rigged' Wall Street, Milliseconds Make All The Difference (NPR) Outro song is Next Valley Over by Greg Pier

Death, Americans' faith in science, and patriotism -- we cover all this, PLUS a very special MYSTERY GUEST. Outro song "The Unknown Soldier" by The Doors. "Most Americans Haven’t Stopped Trusting Scientists" https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/most-americans-havent-stopped-trusting-scientists/

Outro Song: Lover of the Bayou by The Byrds

This episode was recorded on June 4th after more than a week of nationwide protests following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. This was a difficult episode to do, to say the least. We hope we did a decent job. Some of the books and podcasts referenced during this episode are: - Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates - I Can't Breathe: A Killing on Bay Street by Matt Taibbi - Radiolab Presents More Perfect: Mr. Graham and the Reasonable Man (November 30, 2017) - The Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther By Jeffrey Haas Outro song is “This Land is Nobody’s Land” by John Lee Hooker

Once again, we delve into the depraved underworld of pickles, wonder unto ourselves why college athletes are being exploited, and peer into the deep dark void of animal husbandry. Outro song is: Memphis Slim - "My Dog Is Mean"

Omar and Denis jam on Hippo life, 90s jam bands and other things. Outro song is "Stick up" by Parish Brown and the Corinthians.

Omar and Denis answer the question that has plagued mankind for centuries: "Is podcasting easy or hard?" Also, we talk of the MJ documentary and dig into the tuberculosis sanitariums of the Adirondacks. Outro song is: Up on the Roof by The Drifters.

We have a full mail bag of questions to dig into. Like who would win in an arm wrestling contest, Omar or Denis? We also talk alternatives to the handshake and Hamilton Leithauser's new album. Closing track: The Rat by The Walkmen.

Life is still happenin' and Emma Max from The Woodlands cemetery joins us. Outro song is Lightnin' Hopkins: Shaggy Dag

Our first jobs, what's up with pet dogs, and an NBA season hypothetical. We cover all of that and more, on tonight’s Plastic Cups Inside Paper Cups Inside Plastic Cups. Outro song: Mama Don’t Like by J.J. Cale.

Omar and I keep it real with talk of bars and music and life during the pandemic. This episode was recorded on 3/26/20. Check out this playlist of apocalyptic and pandemic livin' music. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Jg1EZZ5KylIGrT6JbUL3q

This is Episode 1 of Plastic Cups Inside Paper Cups Inside Plastic Cups. It's a podcast about life and...general topics. It's hosted by Omar Rabady and Denis Wilson. Our maiden episode was launched early in the COVID-19 pandemic.