The Ludkast

So many things, so little time!

Etymology is the study of word origins. Though we never really get to it in this episode, the subject is truly fascinating.

New production upgrades need testing, so here it is. Come along as we fumble our way to new heights!
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Spoiler alert: If you need spoiler alerts, you are lame!
We discuss the artistic merits of the 2024 film The Substance, among other things.

Gary "Alcohola" Busey wants you to know that he wants some buttered sausages!! He also wants you to listen to some romantic song dedications for your after work drive time on any Friday night. Could it be that he's the Maui Bedroom Creep? Stay tuned to find out!

We recently lost Ozzy Osborne and Hulk Hogan. They were cultural touchstones, but could they play the lap steel? I think not!

Remember that show from back in the day? Before the internet? Late night Sundays on the very last cable channel? The one where unhoused people fought over scraps... with sexy results? Yeah! That one! We're digging up the dirty past on this episode, so buckle up!

Have we conflated our needs and our wants?
How do we get clarity once again?
What are the Politics of Incompetence?
Children pay the true cost of "fame".
The Legend of Crocco!
British Imperialism at it's finest!

After a lengthy hiatus, we have returned to rend asunder all who would oppose us!!

Troubles... tribulations... are the End Times finally upon us?
Is the Diddy List the new Epstein List? Oh Ashton, not you too!?
Is playing the bass for you? Let's find out!
Endless noodling ensues...

What does it mean to be "Fergilicious"?
Should we keep going with robots and AI? Most would say its inevitable, but we disagree. The very dark possible downsides are horrifying. So let's discuss them in graphic detail!
What does it take to be "The Actor" of any given generation? And did River Phoenix have "It"?
Who in the hell is running this country?
WE ARE THE ROBOTS!!

Tatanka and Shingus Dong hold a powow about all things Roundeye/White Devil.
The harrowing tale of how Detective Mudstuffins foiled a would-be assassin! Oh Mudstuffins, how can you be brave, and yet so stupid and lazy at the same time?

What's up with Hollow Earth? Does a new generation of Throbbits live there?
Shingus Dong delivers his thousandth warning.

Pluck yew! The sordid story of the origin of the One Finger Salute.
Let's get political! Everyone loves politics, for it always brings people together!
The former and future president was shot in the ear. Let's discuss, shall we? Hurray!

How insane can a person get? This is the story of Dr. Monkeybone. He channels a superior extraterrestrial being that tells him where to put his vast fortune. Perfectly normal, don't you think?
Who are the wealthiest athletes in the world, and why should we care?
Nefarious origins of Catholic churches.

Have you heard about the Patriot Prepper Paxkage Plan?
No? And you call yourself a Patriot!? Ridiculous, I say!!
Speculations on life after the Apocalypse.
Another awkward conversation between Kid and Mr. Johnson.
Burt Goldman's Quantum Jumping!
First head transplant using robotics and AI.

Oh Diddy, you're so fine, you're so fine it blows my mind! Hey Diddy! Hey Diddy!

Have you read the lyrics to Running With The Night? Can you please explain what they actually mean?

Clean your gutters!
Overcoming psychological barriers, new and old.
Why is work so fun? They should have just called it fun, instead.

Wherein we discuss recession-proof careers in mind manipulation, as well as the "God of Spinoza".

Let's begin with a dissection of Enter Sandman.
We talk with Bobby Keneddy, Jr. about his life and motivations to ascend the ranks of American politics.
The latest, greatest Diddy update!
Why is Lucifer not mentioned in the Bible?

Hide yourself! Quickly! The Schumann Resonance is upon us!
Diddy's house was raided! Oh noooo!
When country boys catch feelings...
Do NOT mess with K & D. I'm not having it!!
Former junkie musicians, bridge collapses...
What won't we talk about on this podcast?
How to survive with meerkats.meerkat.
Hiru Inoda fought a ghost war for thirty years after WWII was over. Imagine that...
We love Kraftwerk!!

Fishy river tales are a thing, no?
Recollections lead to the Mandela effect.
Forced advertising is extremely effective. If you want to turn consumers off, that is.
Mexico City is on the verge of having no water. At all. Poor city planning causes disasters.

We continue the endless battle to keep from being overtaken by the raw power of Mother Nature!
Brought to you by ThrobUltra 5000!

Whales display happy behavior!

Wielding political power is like a dog pound. Just ask the Pounding Fathers!
What exactly is time, anyway?

Stop making fun of Forrest Whitaker! Also, don't drink Michael Jackson juice.
So much for birthday specials... 🎂

Wherein we lend a critical ear, as well as eye, to that seminal 80s track by Artists Against Apartheid, "Sun City". Oh, Little Steven, where were your Disciples of Soul when you needed them?
Further discussions of the ghosts of apartheid and the horrifying repercussions of racial division are also had.

Sit back for a bizarre tale that only the Brave New World could bring you. The story of an indeterminate person who only wanted to own a castle and fulfill a fantasy to live as a princess... and the repercussions of that desire.

Who are the Semites, and what does it mean to be Anti-Semitic? Why do people dehumanize each other to make hate tolerable?
The Black Bible Chronicles Hour is happening, like it or not!
Inflation... am i right?
We love the B-52s!

Things and stuff leads to questions of "Why?".
Jesse reads a chapter from The Last President.
How do people end up in a standoff, and subsequent violent suicide, with the police??

What is the state of the immigration problem in the US today? And how does it lead to abject nihilism?
Keep your chin up, and stop exposing yourself to others' cynical, defeatist messaging!

Is AI a actually considered a "labor-saving" device?
Woe unto the Lobbyists!
Wretched secrets of the Royal family! What is the Royal family's last name, for God's sake!?
Tatnka reveals the sadness of his people. What is a "prairie bussy"?

Are Hot Pockets really cold? What's up with Jim Gaffigan?
What's the matter with this wworld?
The dark side of Santa's world, as well as the story of The Night Santa Got Hammered And Fu%ked Up Christmas, a heartwarming tale for the whole family to enjoy.

Tensions run high at year's end. What is the true origin story of Santa Claus?
Is it merely coincidence that the seven secret ways to become and maintain elite status mirrors the seven deadly sins? Join us and find out!!

When you die, you have your chance to be Santa
Christmas traditions are explored.
The 'Paul is dead' theory is debunked.
Make my funk the P-funk! I wants to get funked up!
Have a Merry Christmastime!

Wherein we delve into the actual origins of the one and only St. Nicholas.

A funky adventure awaits you, dear Listener.
The Old Folks Petting Zoo is always a bummer trip. What goes on there while the rest of the family enjoys life?
Why do some Americans want Communism so badly?
Just why?

Let's take a closer look at the life and times of Brigham Younger, a nasty little man who would influence the lives of thousands to come after him.
Discussions are had regarding the upbringing of Johann Strauss, Jr.

What factors rule the life of an Aquarian?
Why do some many people revere the Billy Joel song "Captain Jack"? Is he really a genius?

Tatnka will delight one and all with the origin story of the Rainbow Bridge. Do you have enough karma to deal with the repercussions of your poor choices? Let us hope so. Tatnka is not very forgiving.
He also regales us with the tale of the first Thanksgiving.

We won't be held responsible for someone else's chaos!

Totally eighties, dude! Like a prolapse that won't go away, we're here to rehash the hits from the decade with way too much cocaine!

A rough road leads to a beautiful destination...
Time to celebrate! 300 episodes in just under 4 years!
We love the mellowness of King Crimson... and it only took us 300 episodes to even mention them.
Hooray!!

What parameters create a culture?
What is the difference between clever, smart and intelligent?
Rama Lama speaks of the Sacral Chakra.
Governor Senator weighs in on the current state of affairs...

Again with the Bruce Springsteen? Yeah. Deal with it!
Musical revelations abound!

Remember that movie with America's Favorite Actor, where he was solving puzzles to reveal Secret Ancient Knowledge? It becomes a sacrificial lamb as we give it a well-deserved skewering!

Do you know the bright, lively song of the Indigo Bunting? No? Let's learn it together!
Wokeism is a parasitic disease!
What does life look like after the Apocalypse?
Be cool to yourself, and be cool to your neighbor...

A lengthy discussion with the one and only Joseph " the Joe" Sliden...
Also, the well-heeled have made petting zoos out of the underprivileged. How fun!
Caveat Emptor!!

What makes a song classic? Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons could show you. Or the Hollies, for that matter.
We contemplate the nature of Japanese Sex Robot interaction dynamics.
What does the future hold for us? Soylent Brown?

Wherein Things Unimagined are revealed, leaving the mind reeling...
Have you ever seen a spryte? It's a massive discharge of energy that happens above a lightning flash. How exciting!
Former Governor Senator warns of the coming horrors wrought upon society by the extreme Leftists that have infiltrated the Deep State, etc...etc...
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No words in edgewise as new trends in music are "discussed".
Offer cookies and milk to drive the Jehovah's Witnesses away!

We extol the virtue of the artistic output of the late, great James "Jimmy" Buffett.
The epic rumba, "Jimmy and Jeffrey's Island Vibes" makes it's glorious debut!
Big 10 update!
Governor Senator calls for an uprising against the Insurrectionist Robots!!

It's like the Neverending Story, but instead The Nothing is victorious in its quest to consume everything, and all is covered in empty darkness...

Puppies... why did it have to be puppies?

What's a rainbow all about? If it's Ritchie Blacknore's Rainbow, it's about power and virtuosity. Especially when Dio was their singer! Though he was amongst 27 other revolving members of the band.
Kiss was not a musically complex band, but they have some real jams.
Shongus Dong contemplates the predilections of the Ancient Greeks.
A rap about Joe Biden? Yes, please!

Let us celebrate a truly singular vision in the creative genius of Paul Reubens!
Rest in Pee... Wee.
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A look back at the life and career of an intense artist and firebrand, Sinéad O'Connor. She was about a decade before her time when she ripped up a picture of Pope John Paul, in protest of sexual abuse of children by the Catholic Church. Unfortunately, she was never vindicated for being correct about the Vatican, after having her career intentionally derailed. I imagine that had some impact on the direction the rest of her life would take.
Sinéad, the truth of your mercurial art and performance was something to behold!!
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A spirited discussion of the archetypal, fundamental importance of Mother's Milk.

Hi! It's Springtime in Appalachia!
Strange tales of dark times long ago...
And, if you listen carefully, you can hear my dog snoring while sleeping on my lap!
C'mon everybody! Yeah!

Where did knives, forks and spoons come from?
Let's find out together!!
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The horrors of rectal maladies, as well as Long Island Lolitas and family histories are discussed.
Also, why its dangerous to walk down the street, singing the Pineapple Rag.
Jesse's ancestors get slightly roasted, in a loving way.

A tribute to Ray Lynch and wild imaginations...
Miserable tales of helping the elderly.
The Ancient Prophecy is foretold!
A dramatic reading of The Jabberwocky!

Rama Lama brings messages of hope!
The things we did as kids... only to ask "Why?" lo these many years later.

When animals attack!
We find it's best to skip practice of any kind prior to public performances. Butchering sweet classic songs is a laugh riot!
Governor Senator offers words of patriotic truth!
Who knew a squirrels life was so complicated?

Why does AI seem to hate humans, and can that hatred be overcome?
The ballad "We Tried With AI" makes it's debut...

"They can take our lives, but they can never touch our... podcast"?
Rehashing the Fleorge Gloyd fiasco.

This episode is brought to you by The Bench Buddy, guaranteed to enhance your sitting experience!
The governor of Illinois is doing a real service to his constituency... here's an update!
Can a yokel from a public school really become president, or is that a load of claptrap?

You may have heard of Nosferatu, but I can guarantee you haven't heard the tale quite like this before.
In an unrelated story about vampirism, we take a peek inside John and Yoko's "romance".
How does a sheik cross the desert? Let's discuss.

You belong to the city, you belong to the... Ludkast!
Once upon a time, there was a TV show about undercover cops in Miami. This ain't that. This is OUR version!
Former Senator Governor has a dire warning g regarding the weaponization of the Novel Corona Virus-19!
If you see soething, say something! Don't be a puss!

Father McTouchy wants to make sure you make amends with the Lord!! Woe unto he who goes unto his grave without having been redeemed by the Creator!
Awkward medical exams!
Cucky Johnson strikes again!
Jeffrey Epstein lived on Bikini Bottom! Let's go for a visit!
We have to stand up for the bees! They are the most exploited creature on this planet!

YEEHAW!
Don't mess with the mighty Miss Wokrah!

Aloha! Maui blessings!
Who's headlining Country Thunder? Let's find out!
Jesse's vacationing in the islands, so it's time to celebrate everything Hawaii... again.
How to trade in the art gallery world. The "insider" way!
Tom Hanks is one heck of an actor!

Featuring the new megahit "The Ghost of Tom Choad"!

The Wizard by Balck Sabbath is one of the most powerful riffs ever written. Let's pay homage once again to the masters of metal!
Also discussed: 80s hair non-styles for men.

Have you heard the show Fresh Air with Terry Gross? Well, sometimes the air ain't so fresh, if you know what I mean.
The first appearance of "Cucky" Johnson and the street kid who knows too much.
Another tedious version of "Scratching On Your Balls"...
The secret agenda behind Red Stripe beer.
The debut of the ballad "I Couldn't Read Your Mind".

Credo Mutwa and David Icke discuss the ways of the mighty Muzungu.
Also, a lively discussion about the origin of the southern anthem, "My Old Kentucky Home".

The Dalai Lama has some strange customs with his underlings.
Remedies from the Dark Ages for modern diseases!
Tesla Space plans. How will Elon gets all to Mars?
The ballad of Klitzenbalz.

Who knew the jackfruit had so many uses?
What kind of movies do you like? When was the last time you had a belly laugh?
The differences between people can be a source of contention, or as a source of humor. It's up to us to decide...

Many classic Southern anthems are butchered by yours truly.
We discuss the solutions to ALL of the problems.

Prepare for the return of the Christ!

The government is in cahoots with foreign entities producing AI-driven holographic projectors, in an effort to create false realities! God help us!
A lively discussion of the Qoyaanisqatsi trilogy.
What did a "night on the town" sound like in the 1700s?

Two old professors square off about the concept and ramifications of transgender reassignment as a social trend.

The origin story of Governor Senator. So much to say...
We discuss the last remaining offense punishable by the guillotine.

A visit to the great state of Tennessee yields many revelations.
What's with Lori Lightfoot? Happy to see her go.
Obamacare blankets are an insult to all Americans!
Sound levels are crazy! Many apologies!

Tatanka bemoans the ways of his people.
Who cares?! It's time for the Big 10 Breakdown! It might be way early in the preseason, but it's never too early to focus on the current lineups and who's looking strong as we head into the very early preseason action!!

What's up with Montell Williams? He has a shadowy past.
What was the true origin of Adam and Eve? What sacrifices were made, and by whom?

The Queen had some bizarre protocols, for sure
What's Hugh Grant's problem with the Oscars? Jerk.
All the dreams come true on Oscar night!
Can we ship our treasures to Heaven ahead of time, if we find a killer shipping rate?
Ancient Egypt makes another appearance on the mighty, mighty Ludkast!
The secret recipe for Liver Mush Witches Brew!

What happens when people with more money than sense, or taste, overindulge in organ meats? Let's talk about it!
A close look at the story behind "Into the Great Wide Open" by Tom Petty.

Tatanka pledges his allegiance to the White Devils in the pursuit and hunt of the White Ass.
A brief look at the filmography of Jim Carrey, and musings about his alleged recent acting assignments.
Shaolin windmills can be dangerous! They may cause you to become the Black Op Sleeper Cell of your neighborhood!

Prima Nocta is the supposed doctrine that allowed kings the right to bed a bride on her wedding night, thereby creating offspring that were at least half- British. Sweet, isn't it?
What any of this has to do with Barney remains to be seen, but it can't be good...
The first appearance of Barney and Old Rigadoo!