Literate ApeCast Ep. 445—9/11, the TSA, and Managing Inconvenience
The chimps on mics catch up with thoughts on 9/11, the fear of AI, the inconvenience of the TSA, and stuff they’re writing.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 444—Hall Will Now Pray Away His High Blood Pressure
Holy Moley! Lots to to talk about on this one. Topics range from faith healing in Idaho to Lindsey Clancy’s trial to feminist gamechangers. No wonder Hall has high blood pressure!
Literate ApeCast Ep. 443—The Real Housewives of Marco Polo or Himmel’s Estrogen-Loaded Brain Trust
On the pod today are two of Himmel’s good friends who make up what they call The Brain Trust and Hall calls The Real Housewives of Marco Polo. So much overtalking!!
Literate ApeCast Ep. 442—Himmel Hits a Portly Woman in Jewel
Himmel hates his local grocery store, the subject of Jason Arday’s suicide gets some time, and a new segment is introduced!
Literate ApeCast Ep. 441—Untimely Death and Legacy
Himmel has had a pretty rough week. Hall has had a fantastic week. They both would go gay for Michael B. Jordan. That glass is always half full, gang.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 440—It’s Backwards Day!
The chimps got so excited about the new Spiderman movie that they reversed the show order. No Go do some Criss Cross pants thing already.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 439—The Difference Between an Argument and a Fight
Hall is comfortably relocated in Kansas and bought a car his first day back. Himmel is writing for his Substack about why he’s worthy of a job. The Apesac question reflects on the desire to shut down debate out of sheer exhaustion.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 438—Did You Know That The Apes Are Writers?
According to Himmel, it’s the end times because his kid has lice. An ApeSac forces these two idiots to talk about their writing processes and they have really awful ideas for stories.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 437—Does CPR Involve a Thumb in a Butt?
Hall is packing. Himmel is SubStacking. The ApeSac opens up stories of dead bodies.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 436—Chess King, Rolled Up Jeans, and Parachute Pants
In this pod, Hall is moving back to Kansas, Himmel thinks the term ‘dive’ is an insult to bars, and both wax on about the fashions of their youth.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 435—Are Loud Restaurants Really Necessary?
It’s the week after Independence Day and the Apes have much to discuss.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 434—26 Kinds of Puds and Happy Birthday, America!
Hall tries a different mic set up (not great) and Himmel is feeling apathetically patriotic.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 433—Urinal Etiquette by David Himmel
Himmel has a highly unusual approach to public urination. Of course, the Apes get into the details.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 432—Why Does David Sound So Young? w/ Finn Birach
Himmel’s on a family trip so Hall brought in a ringer: Chicago’s Finn Birach.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 431—Is Productivity the Determiner of Self Worth?
Hall is, once again, FUNemployed. Himmel discovers the family Guiness Book of Records connection. It’s tough being a man these days. Plus an ApeSac that has some teeth.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 430—Himmel is Catching Up in the Old Man Race
Woof! Lessons of Himmel’s 47th turns into a therapy session with the least qualified therapist on record plus an ApeSac who doesn’t think the Apes are funny!
Literate ApeCast Ep. 429—D. Smith is Right About Digital Media
The chimps get busy talking Elliot Page, a horse in the suburbs, the elites at Delta Airlines, and how to be individual in a world run by algorithms.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 428—Premature Death, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Chewbacca’s Organ
This one is packed full of controversy and gauranteed to both enrage and titillate you!
Literate ApeCast Ep. 427—Predestination and a Young Man’s First Love
The Chimps in Charge discuss magical thinking, hot chicks farting, violent political rhetoric, and their first cars.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 426—How Many Memoirs is Too Many?
The Apes crack each other up, discuss anger management, and whether Lena Dunham should have two memories out before she turns 40.