Transatlantic Perspective
In an absurd predicament, a Bulgarian barbarian and a Kansan from Massachusetts broadcast from the very middle of the United States providing unique angles to everything that matters to nuclear scientists, tortured existentialists, and vagabonds all over the world. Produced and sound engineered by Neil Rasmussen. Music by OddCrew.
Episodes
It's getting hot...real hot!
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lew and Joel are back to talk about the indisputable climate change crisis and discuss the crazy price increases of pretty much every product in the United States. Also in this episode: what shows you need to watch ASAP.In Good News of the Week: wild story about two softball players intertwined by an unlikely secret
What Does The Cornell Seven Situation Say About Our Society?
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lew, Neil, Joel and Jacob discuss the horrific scandal enveloping the legendary Ivy League institution.In Good News of the Week: A young Argentinian researcher develops an injectable gel that can help the heart recover after a cardiac arrest.
Should Tech Oligarchs Self-Regulate Artificial Intelligence?
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Joel, Jake and Alena are in the studio to unravel the dangers of artificial intelligenceIn Good News of the Week: That NIKE dude Phil Knight makes a massive gift of 1 billion dollars to his Alma Mater
Gibby and the Ghosts
Send us Fan MailThe great Gibson Huston returns along with his dad Dan Huston, Ivo, Lewis, Neil, Jacob, Joel and Ian. They discuss Gibson's adventures since his last appearance on the pod. The boys also dive into the world of ghosts, spirits and apparitions. In Good News of the Week: A first-of-a-kind chimpanzee surgery takes place in Louisiana!
Brace Yourselves For Ivo's Madness (Part III)
Send us Fan MailLet's hope you survive this one. It's a third throwback episode to Wednesday Night Undressed - the crossover program that usually ends with an endorsement that might be real but is far more likely to have been written by Ivo 10 minutes before each episode.We raided three classic Wednesday Night Undressed episodes, extracted the rambunctious commercials and compiled them h
To Yelp Or Not to Yelp Plus Golden Arches, etc.
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Neil and Joel are back to decide whether reviewing products and services is worth the effort. Also they dive deep in the meaning of monuments and their place in human history. In Good News of the Week:A girl with Down's becomes a certified fitness instructor
Dolly's Legacy Plus Love For The Circus (fixed)
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lew, Neil, Jamie and Joel are back to talk about Dolly Parton's enduring legacy. Later, they dive in the majesty of the circus arts. Also, the gang takes a careful look at the new TV show "Lanterns"In Good News of the Week: Julie, the last circus elephant in Europe has found a new home
Is USA Channeling the Decline of the Roman Empire plus Bizarre Injuries
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lew, Joel and Ian are back to discuss the recent proliferation of weird sports spectacles, The boys also go down memory lane to share some insane freak injuries they suffered in the distant and not-so-distant past. In Good News Of The Week:Gas stations trades gasoline for dance moves!
A Million Bats and Secret Societies (fixed)
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Neil, Jamie and Ian are back in the studio to talk about the weirdest town in the USA, a massive bat colony and some sinister secret societies (watch out for those pesky Girl Scouts!)
Satan's A-Hole, Widows Bay, Ted Lasso and Vaccines
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis and Neil are back together to discuss the relentless heat dome, stories and shows about isolation, Widows Bay, Ted Lasso and vaccinesIn Good News of The Week:A blind horse learn equine braille and wins races!P.S. Send thoughts, prayers and positive energy to our panel member and dear friend Joel Hood who is dealing with excruciating family tragedy
A one-legged mechanic, a funeral home director, a chaplain, a black widow, a bounty hunter, a WW2 veteran, a stuntman and a nuclear scientist walk into a bar...
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lew, Jamie, Neil, Joel and Ian take the show on an INSANE trip with stories about their own family members. Trust me - it gets crazy!In Good News of the Week: Just how old how old is the longest living cat in the world?
Dealing With Hot Weather Plus Classic Literature Converted to the Big Screen
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Joel and Jamie find ways to deal with the sweltering heat and later point out great works of classic literature that were successfully adapted for the big screenIn good news of the week: a bunch of tourists are in for the surprise of their life while riding on a bus in Liverpool
Ivo's Insane Trip to The World Cup Final & the Weirdest Roadside Attractions in America
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Neil, Joel and Alena take a look at Ivo's adventurous drive to the World Cup final and also share their take on the strangest and most bizarre roadside attractions in the U.S.
Ivo's Trip, The Inner Child, World Cup and more
Send us Fan MailIvo is back so Lewis, Joel and Alena join him to recap his trip to the homeland, his experience attending the World Cup matches and moreIn Good News of the Week:A woman with advanced Alzheimer's experiences a miraculous recovery after a single dose of psilocybin.
Ivo's Madness Part II feat. Vladimir, Pluto and Greta
Send us Fan MailOh, boy... you better brace yourselves. This might be more unhinged than the last one:Sponsor 1: Vladimir PutinSponsor 2: The Planet PlutoSponsor 3: Greta Thurnberg
Brace Yourselves For Ivo's Madness
Send us Fan MailYes, it is unbound madness....but the good, satiric kind. Ivo is in the homeland so today the pod honors the great, late Jeremy Taylor by paying a visit to the concluding segments of his other show: Wednesday Night Undressed. This program usually ended with a segment with fake sponsorship cooked up by Ivo a few minutes before they show. For the next four episodes we will feature a
Bangaranga Madness at Eurovision and the Collapse Of the Food Pyramid
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Joel and Ian dive deep into the labyrinthian insanity of the Eurovision song contest. Was the winning song by Dara a little deeper than most people think? Also, what exactly is healthy food and is it even possible to maintain reasonable nutrition in today's day and age?In Good News of the Week: A remarkable lady of certain age keeps on driving
Farewell To a Dear Friend And What To Do About Fascism
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lew, Neil, Joel and Jamie say farewell to the late great Jeremy Taylor and discuss the origins, nature and darkness of fascismIn Good News of the Week: The Guinea worm is almost eradicated due to the efforts of one amazing human being
Is Lady Justice Really Unbiased
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Joel and Alena discuss a recent SCOTUS decision and the descent into autocracy in AmericaGood News of the Week; Sam Neil lives!
May The Fourth Be With You
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis and Joel space travel to a galaxy far, far awayIn Good News of the Week: Something amazing happened before a hockey playoff game!
What in the world happens when we die?
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Neil, Ian, Joel, Jakob and Alena are back together to decipher the mysteries of near death experience
The Immortality Dilemma
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Joel and Alena try to find the cheat code for immortalityIn Good News Of The Week:- Rewinding aging cells reverses aging- Deep Purple have a very unexpected fan
Who hates golf and country music? Should we trust our biases!
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Neil, Fernando, Joel, Alena and Ian are back together do dive deep into the labyrinthian world of biases. Good News of the Week: amazing bees!
War & Art, Artemis II and a Beautiful Story
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Joel and Ian are back to discuss great works of art inspired by the ravages of war, the Artemis II lunar mission and moreIn "Good News of the Week" Ivo tells an amazing, inspiring story about his surprisingly famous neighbor.
Can a movie be better than the book?
Send us Fan MailIvo, Fernando, Joel and Ian are back in the studio to discuss movies based on books that are better than the literary original. Also... many song covers are actually better than the original. Really? Yes, really!In Good News Of the Week: How old do you think you liver is? Guess what, you are wrong!
Bad Movie Alert
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Joel, Ian, Jake and Frank scrutinize the art of making bad moviesIn Good News of the Week: Flying snakes and a stunning study on drinking coffee
Saint Patrick Goes To the Oscars
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Fernando, Ian and Joel are back to discuss Irish traditions, recap the Oscars and come up with a list of great songs in movies. In Good News Of The Week - a child's broken heart is healed in more ways than one.
The Madness Is Here
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Neil, Joel and Ian discuss March Madness and the perils of college sports nowIn Good News of the Week:Researchers turn plastic into vinegar!
Mr. Dunning, Let Me Introduce You To Mr. Kruger
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Fernando,Neil and John discuss the recent rise of Dunning-Kruger syndrome phenomenon in culture and society.Other topics in this episode are long distance running, John's experience during the fatal Boston marathon, John's triumph over one of the rarest diseases on earth, the war on Iran, Darryn Peterson's basketball saga, and the movie Flow. In good News
Game of Drones
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis and Fernando talk about the emerging package delivery by drones, the Olympics, Tarrifs and much moreIn Good News of the Week: A man's dream saves his life!
A Very Animating Episode
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Neil, Fernando, Joel, Jake and Alena talk some Olympics and then get very animated in this episode!In Good News of the Week - The Roman Empire left us some concrete evidence of their genius.
Beerpocalypse at the Big Game plus The Epstein Debacle
Send us Fan MailIn this episode Ivo, Lewis and Joel recap the epic amalgamation of exotic beers at Ivo's Super Bowl party.The boys also discuss the latest discoveries that have surfaced through the partial release of the Epstein files.In Good News of the Week: Jeff Bezos former wife reports shocking amount of charitable donations in the past year.
Melania, Climbing Skyscrapers and Vital Supplements
Send us Fan MailLewis, Ivo, Neil, Ian, Fernando and Joel are back in action to review the Melania movie without even watching it, opine on Alex Honold's insane free-solo climb of Taipei 101 and finally discuss all those micro-elements and foods that help our bodies function. In Good News of the Week: a new earth-like planet is discovered
Is Greenland Ready For McDonalds?
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Fernando and Joel are dismayed by the FIFA peace prize laureate's infatuation with GreenlandIn Good News of the Week: An amazing man wins a race around the world while battling cancer
Party Like It's 1984
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Ian, Alena and Joel dive deep into the fictional works of the dystopian genre. Good News Of The Week: Today is the 57th anniversary of something special
A Look Back At Madness
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Neil, Fernando and Ian take a look back at the entropy and madness of 2025. They also review and recommend the best films, TV series, books and music of the year.In Good news of the week - a simple injection regrows cartilage in knees.
The Age of Disclosure and Phobias (Fixed)
Send us Fan MailApologies: the appropriate episode has now been uploaded.Ivo, Lewis, Neil and Ian are back to shine a light on the UFO documentary Age of Disclosure and to face some of their biggest phobias.Good News of the Week: Secret Santa in Idaho
Are We Alone In The Universe?
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lew, Neil, Ian and Fernando go deep into recent UFO and UAP sightings and examine the history of alien theories, conspiracies and moreIn Good News Of the Week: 3-D printed cornea restores eyesight!
World Cup Draw, Golden Globes, Cat Spy App & More
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Fernando and Ian are back to discuss:The world cup drawThe golden globesA duplicitous catArts in times of authoritarianism and moreIn Good News of the Week: Runaway nuns capture the hearts of everyone
Of Pets And Men
Send us Fan MailOn a snowy night, Ivo, Lewis, Ian and a bottle of Jack Daniels are together once again inside the cozy TAP studio. The first part of the conversation revolves about the composition and nature of snow. Later, the boys discuss the incredible impact of pets on the lives of humans and their social structures.Also...more "Pluribus" analysis.In Good News Of the Week:A hero dog
The ancient serendipities of the greatest human invention
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Fernando, Neil and Ian Duff gather for episode 100 to first take a look back at epic previous episodes and later discuss the complicated past, present and future of language. In Good News of the Week: A video game saves an ancient language
Both Pluribus and Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein Deserve Your Attention....And So Does Pub Trivia
Send us Fan MailIvo and Lewis review to exceptionally written and executed features: Vince Gilligan's quirky and entertaining metaphor "Pluribus" and Guillermo Del Toro's stunning masterpiece "Frankenstein" For the last thirty years Ivo and Lewis have been seriously invested in playing competitive Pub Trivia games all over the region. Why are these type of quizzes sud
The Quest For Immortality
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Neil and Fernando discuss the pursuit of life extension, age reversal and even immortality. What are our options and current techniques in defeating the Grim Reaper? Should we live forever or embrace our inevitable demise?In Good News of the Week: a guy is found alive and well in the wilderness seventeen years after his disappearance.
Billionaires Are Coming For All Of Us!
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Neil and special guest from Europe Rangel discuss the rise of the techno-feudalist society and the billionaire class.Good News Of The Week: An 80 year old grandma conquers the Iron Man triathlon world championship in Hawaii.
This Episode Is a One-Hit-Wonder
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lew and Fernando dissect the perplexing dynamics behind the one-hit-wonder phenomenonIn Good News Of The Week: Back to the moon
The Forces of Gambling Are Forces of Nature
Send us Fan MailFirst, Ivo recounts his unexpected and turbulent participation in the Kansas City International Film Festival on behalf of the movie "Beaujolais" (written and directed by Irena Daskalova). Later Ivo, Lewis, Jason and Fernando examine the impact of all forms of gambling on society and the human condition. Ivo tells the unbelievable personal stories of professional gamblers
Why Is Florida So Weird and Why Are Video Games So Ubiquitous?
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Fernando and Neil are reunited for a lively conversation on the entropic madness that envelops the state of Florida. Most of this episode though is dedicated to the cultural, economic and societal impact of the video gaming industry.In Good News of the Week: Roy Jones Jr. gets a massive surprise 35 years after being robbed of his gold Olympic medal.
The Enduring Power of Graphic Novels
Send us Fan MailCan graphic novel connoisseurs Lewis and Jason convince Ivo and Fernando to embrace the world of comic books? This episode dives deep into the graphic novel universe, exploring the origins, evolution and future of this cultural phenomenon.In Good News of the Week: Keanu Reeves' own comic book series BRZRKR is shredding the industry!
Wild Summer and the Savage Power of Buc-ees
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Neil, Fernando, Jason and Lucas recap a rather crazy summer and muse about the mind-blowing experience of visiting a gas station of epic proportions. In the Good News of the Week - a gel that regenerates joint cartilage.
The Nash Equilibrium in Ukraine
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Fernando and Lucas come together to dissect the Game Theory conundrum in Ukraine; living in Southern California; Giant trucks; and the alluring power of Portugal.In Good News of the Week: the possible demise of Type I diabetes
One Step and a Moment Of Silence
Send us Fan MailSometimes one small step can be everything....If you haven't heard this powerful story, please give it a listen.
Shaken Not Stirred
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis and Fernando decipher the mysteries of mint julep, the perfect martini, moscow mules, daiquiris, mojitos, etc., etc., etc. Also...why do gray wolves hate Scarlett Johansson?
The Liquid Episode
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis and Neil dive deep into the murky waters of all things drinkable: both delicious and disgusting.
A Different Kind Of Concert plus Ozzy, Barbecue and Super Wood
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Neil, Fernando and Alena gather in the opulent TAP studios to discuss the amazing Michael Franti concert, the hidden secrets of a perfect barbecue, the importance of Ozzie Osbourne, and the controversial legacy of Hulk Hogan. In good news of the week: "Super Wood"
The Übermensch Dilemma
Send us Fan MailIvo and Lewis are mesmerized by the messages of individualism vs. collectivism permeating from the new Superman movie. Good News of The Week has to do with the surprisingly massive haul from Ozzy's farewell concert.
The Internal Combustion Episode
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Fernando and Neil (aka "The Four Stroke Pod Cycle") are back together to discuss some rather bizarre experiences with their personal vehicles. In Good News of the Week: Microorganisms converting plastic into medicine!
Back From the Homeland
Send us Fan MailLew and Fernando welcome Ivo back as he returns with some stories from his trip to the homeland. Also, the boys recap a rather wild month in American politics and culture.
The Meticulous Excavation Of Rock Anthems Continues
Send us Fan MailIn this pod blast from the past Jeremy and Ivo dig deeper into the rock anthem limestone to uncover more precious musical sediments
Best of: Rock Anthems, Baby!
Send us Fan MailIvo and Jeremy dive deep into the magnificent sonic landscapes of their favorite rock anthems
Best of: The Boy With Half a Brain
Send us Fan MailIn this stunning episode from 2003 discover how at the age of four our guest Gibson Huston underwent hemispherectomy . The radical surgery saved his life but took away the entire left hemisphere of his brain. Sixteen years later Gibson is a successful professional and a published author. Today he talks to Ivo and Jeremy about his journey, his writing process, his love of music, the
Hidden Messages Inside Popular Shows Plus Wild Travel Stories
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Neil and Fernando decipher clever messages hidden inside recent movies and television shows. The boys also share some insane travel stories. Good News of the Week: High school graduate gets tens of thousands of dollars in one day work at Burger King.
Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto and Should You Have Your Own Meme Coin?
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Fernando and Alena navigate through the shadowy world of cryptocurrencies.Good News of the Week: artificial blood is here!
Grass, Electricity and Pets
Send us Fan MailNeils is back to update us on the burdens of owning an opulent estate in the country. Lewis demonstrates enviable control over the movement of electrons. Finally, the boys discuss in depth the impact of pets on human life.
A.I. Visits the Show, Extravagant Airplanes and Atoms Dancing in the Light
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis and Fernando are visited by a frighteningly casual large language model. Then they dissect the complicated relationship between the emoluments clause and opulent private jets. Good News of the Week: Individual atoms coming alive in the light
Bodacious Tatas, Odor In The Court and Fifty Bales of Hay
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis and Fernando talk Kentucky Derby, outrageous race horse names, Alcatraz becoming operational prison again, movie tariffs, pencil #2, and Trump's first 100 tumultuous days in office.
A Black Cat Broke My Mirror on Friday the 13th!
Send us Fan MailQuickly - knock on wood! In this episode Ivo, Lewis, Fernando and Alena are consumed by insane superstitions. We also dive deep into the amazing legacy of Pope Francis and Ivo tells a crazy air travel story connected to the Good News Of the Week.
Birdemic, Showgirls, Multiverses and Other Unsavory Disasters
Send us Fan MailLewis, Ivo and Fernando provide painful insight into the worst movies ever made
Things to do this summer if we are still alive
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lew and Fernando unveil some of their summer plans other than losing their minds over politics
Trade War Madness, Protests and Puppies
Send us Fan MailIn this episode Ivo, Lewis and Fernando discuss the rapidly unfolding trade war, the stock exchange market, the merits of protests and a new addition to Ivo's household. The Good News of the Week has to do with the unlikely journey of a 19 year old cat named Sunshine
Liberation Day Is Upon Us, College Basketball Is Dead and "Adolescence" Takes Over the World
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Neil and Fernando discuss the merits, limitations and possible consequences of the incoming universal tariffs. Also, college basketball becomes something else and "Adolescence" is a global phenomenon and a warning. In "Good News of the Week" a little girl beats Einstein and Hawking at their own game.
Worst Concerts Ever
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis and Fernando reminisce about the colorful legacy of the great George Foreman and put together a list of the worst live concerts they've experienced. Good News of the Week: a shockingly effective treatment to a devastating disease
(File fixed!) Podcasting history is made while we discuss what it takes to have a home in the USA
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Neil, Fernando and young Jullian discuss the perils and costs of home ownership in the United States. Also, something amazing happens during the recording of this podcast. Finally, the good news involves a magical treehouse in Oxford, England.
Perfect Salmon is Within Reach, Great Pizza Debate and Sinister Billionaires
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Neil and Fernando go deep on the following topics:Intricate salmon preparationBest pizza ever?The Canadian trade wars are truly bizarreBillionaires might have some nefarious plans
Beatitudes of "Flow"
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lew and Fernando discuss the following topics:Academy Awards weirdness, surprises, disappointments and moreCould it be that the best movie of the year is a wordless animated feature from Latvia?Did the Oval trouble in DC show us the imminent future of the world order?Good News of the Week: A car crash leads to something shockingly wonderful
The Great Fantasy Fiction Author Yaroslav Barsukov Visits The Podcast
Send us Fan MailIn this unforgettable episode the phenomenal fantasy fiction author Yaroslav Barsukov visits us all the way from Vienna, Austria to discuss his amazing novel "Sleeping Worlds Have No Memory" and to reflect on his favorite writers, his process, background, cultural influences, memories and much more.
Mysterious Rectangular Objects Take Center Stage Plus Radiation Eating Fungi is a Real Thing
Send us Fan MailTimshel! Ivo, Lewis and Jamie discuss if reading books still matters and later take a look at a very radiant fungus.
One Crazy Sunday Plus Fun With Tariffs
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lew, Neil and Fernando dive deep into Kendrick Lamar's half-time avalanche of metaphors, analyze the best and worst ads during the big game and then try to prepare the listeners for the impending global tariff wars
The Oligarchy Has Arrived and The World Against the Chiefs
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis and Neil dive deep into the nature of an emerging American oligarchy and later try to decipher the hatred for the Chiefs and other dynasties.
Brace Yourselves! The New Era of Trumpocracy Starts Now! (File fixed)
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Neil and Fernando dissect the Inauguration and what is to come next
Fire and Shoes
Send us Fan MailIvo, Lewis, Neil and Fernando dissect the LA wildfires and go deep into the topic of the best and worst footwear in existence.
