<![CDATA[Hella Meh]]>67d65426-258e-582a-b8cb-2a659c05ceb9Tue, 07 Jan 2025 04:50:15 +0000Captivate.fmNick Carterhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/036bd3e2-e4e1-4734-850b-d88a2b93c173/6OdAawXYSiVT_0WedMTeWYrB.jpgHella MehNick CarterNick CarterI am Nick Carter. The other one. I writes books and plays music and talks about whatever I wants. This podcast is my attempt to share the experiences of my generation, Gen X, so younger generations will understand why we are so charming and why we are accidentally destroying everything. I mostly talk about events that shaped our lives. I also offer my cat asparagus from time to time.https://hellameh.captivate.fmtrueepisodicnopodcastBands and Genre Sudden DeathBands and Genre Sudden DeathNick Carter discusses bands that went from being the biggest rock band of their time, to being universally despised within a year. As genres change, old genres either slowly fade away or are ridiculed. When is the next change coming.

I talk about Creed and Mark Tremonti's stint as the greatest Frank Sinatra impersonator ever. A little story about Warrant. And lightly dig into the possibility that Bobbie Brown and Bobby Brown are not the same person.

]]>Nick Carter discusses bands that went from being the biggest rock band of their time, to being universally despised within a year. As genres change, old genres either slowly fade away or are ridiculed. When is the next change coming.

I talk about Creed and Mark Tremonti's stint as the greatest Frank Sinatra impersonator ever. A little story about Warrant. And lightly dig into the possibility that Bobbie Brown and Bobby Brown are not the same person.

]]>f334b98f-7d33-4554-9e42-0a14f8209c88Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -080054:12truefull5353Nick CarterCivil War Part 2 - The MovieCivil War Part 2 - The MoviePart 2 of my discussion on the Civil War, with a focus on the movie. Listen to part 1 first. In this discussion, I go into the great decisions that were made in the new movie. I talk about what I think this movie really says about journalists, and what it would take to really sustain a Civil War.

Both parts 1 and 2 are in a single video that was live streamed on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/@hellameh/streams

]]>Part 2 of my discussion on the Civil War, with a focus on the movie. Listen to part 1 first. In this discussion, I go into the great decisions that were made in the new movie. I talk about what I think this movie really says about journalists, and what it would take to really sustain a Civil War.

Both parts 1 and 2 are in a single video that was live streamed on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/@hellameh/streams

]]>4cd0a19e-9366-48aa-b5df-b1baa448d4e0Sun, 14 Apr 2024 17:30:00 -080043:17truefull5151Nick CarterCivil War Part 1 - The WarCivil War Part 1 - The WarI saw the Civil War movie, and wanted to talk about everyone's favorite wet dream. How close we are to starting another Civil War. Find out why things aren't as bleak as you might hope. In this first part, I talk about the events and state of mind that led to the first Civil War.

This is part of an accidental two part series, because I accidentally stopped the recording in the middle. Just listen to the next one.

Both parts 1 and 2 are in a single video that was live streamed on YouTube.

Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/@hellameh/streams

]]>I saw the Civil War movie, and wanted to talk about everyone's favorite wet dream. How close we are to starting another Civil War. Find out why things aren't as bleak as you might hope. In this first part, I talk about the events and state of mind that led to the first Civil War.

This is part of an accidental two part series, because I accidentally stopped the recording in the middle. Just listen to the next one.

Both parts 1 and 2 are in a single video that was live streamed on YouTube.

Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/@hellameh/streams

]]>31116192-ef71-46af-8255-eeb46bb6384fSun, 14 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -080043:17truefull5050Nick CarterMidlife Crisis and The MatrixMidlife Crisis and The MatrixThis is a rambling affair. You see, I was talking with this guy about midlife crisises. And then I saw this meme about The Matrix. And then I hit record, and this podcast is the result. Is life an illusion. What is real? If you could know what is real, would you? Let's find out the lessons of life, now that it's half over.

]]>This is a rambling affair. You see, I was talking with this guy about midlife crisises. And then I saw this meme about The Matrix. And then I hit record, and this podcast is the result. Is life an illusion. What is real? If you could know what is real, would you? Let's find out the lessons of life, now that it's half over.

]]>3379fbd6-4d40-49c8-8954-ef19c94c31e6Sun, 05 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -080037:44truefull4949Nick CarterBlink 182 New Album Review - Part 1Blink 182 New Album Review - Part 1I take a bunch of detours through my first listen through of the first half of the new Blin 182 album. Hear what makes them great. Hear examples of their greatness from other albums. And find out which songs are bangers according to Hella Meh. At least on the first half of the album.

]]>I take a bunch of detours through my first listen through of the first half of the new Blin 182 album. Hear what makes them great. Hear examples of their greatness from other albums. And find out which songs are bangers according to Hella Meh. At least on the first half of the album.

]]>91368d78-16f8-477b-98bc-056e2e6d70aeFri, 03 Nov 2023 00:15:00 -080048:40truefull4848Nick CarterSongs with VibeSongs with VibeI analyze a song I love, a song I like, and a song I hate. What they all have in common is they create a vibe. They are simple, effective, and take you to an emotional place. I explore what this means, how I might write my own song with a vibe, and geek out a little with the guitar. And cuss.

]]>I analyze a song I love, a song I like, and a song I hate. What they all have in common is they create a vibe. They are simple, effective, and take you to an emotional place. I explore what this means, how I might write my own song with a vibe, and geek out a little with the guitar. And cuss.

]]>1a0f221a-d50f-43a9-9f1a-4c2f64f8f0b4Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:00:00 -080001:03:45truefull4747Nick CarterY2k, The Stranger, and The Reverse StrangerY2k, The Stranger, and The Reverse StrangerFor mature audiences only. We discuss the most terrifying year of every Gen X'ers life - 1999. Anticipation of all the ways every computer could ruin society. And then we explore The Stranger.

"The stranger could be 1 of the more well-known masturbatory techniques out there, but that doesn't mean every single man has listened to of it - or perfected it."

Even more compelling is the Reverse Stranger. You will just have to listen to find out.

https://wikis.ala.org/sisterlibraries/index.php/Masturbation_Magic_-_The_Stranger_Technique

]]>For mature audiences only. We discuss the most terrifying year of every Gen X'ers life - 1999. Anticipation of all the ways every computer could ruin society. And then we explore The Stranger.

"The stranger could be 1 of the more well-known masturbatory techniques out there, but that doesn't mean every single man has listened to of it - or perfected it."

Even more compelling is the Reverse Stranger. You will just have to listen to find out.

https://wikis.ala.org/sisterlibraries/index.php/Masturbation_Magic_-_The_Stranger_Technique

]]>a1089ec1-3e78-4d8d-affd-2ddc6ec15cfdSun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -080059:37truefull4646Nick CarterHow To Tell a Good StoryHow To Tell a Good StoryI announce the new name of the podcast, which is coming soon. And when that is done. I talk about the movies. So many people want to tell you which movies are good or bad. How about Indiana Jones or the Sound of Freedom. They are either the best movies ever, or literally Hitler. In this podcast I dig into the mechanics of good story telling, so you can do some next-level analysis of stories and give yourself permission to have your own opinion.

And when that is done, I talk about morality questions that involve doing questionable things with deceased animals. If you have to miss a podcast, this is certainly one of them.

And yes, I already bought the URL for the new Podcast name, so don't screw around.

]]>I announce the new name of the podcast, which is coming soon. And when that is done. I talk about the movies. So many people want to tell you which movies are good or bad. How about Indiana Jones or the Sound of Freedom. They are either the best movies ever, or literally Hitler. In this podcast I dig into the mechanics of good story telling, so you can do some next-level analysis of stories and give yourself permission to have your own opinion.

And when that is done, I talk about morality questions that involve doing questionable things with deceased animals. If you have to miss a podcast, this is certainly one of them.

And yes, I already bought the URL for the new Podcast name, so don't screw around.

]]>796d6747-af26-41c3-9f32-618109f3ef44Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -080001:24:05truefull4545Nick CarterPolitics and ReligionPolitics and ReligionTrigger Warning - You might be a front butt! Nick and all star panel explore when religion and politics are at their best, and when they go wrong. If you are looking to have your beliefs affirmed, go somewhere else. We are trodding on dangerous territory, with no fudges given.

With special guest Alofa and Paris.

]]>Trigger Warning - You might be a front butt! Nick and all star panel explore when religion and politics are at their best, and when they go wrong. If you are looking to have your beliefs affirmed, go somewhere else. We are trodding on dangerous territory, with no fudges given.

With special guest Alofa and Paris.

]]>95c43ebf-1a9a-48f9-bfa1-a3022f7875e2Sun, 04 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -080001:59:36truefull4444Nick CarterClown CoreClown CoreNick does just the right amount of fan-boy-ing on the latest jazz/fusion/crunk/horn/enema music sensation. Have you wondered what makes Clown Core so great, but were too stupid to figure it out for yourself? The wait is over. Listen and be blessed. If you don't like it, I'll give you double your money back.

]]>Nick does just the right amount of fan-boy-ing on the latest jazz/fusion/crunk/horn/enema music sensation. Have you wondered what makes Clown Core so great, but were too stupid to figure it out for yourself? The wait is over. Listen and be blessed. If you don't like it, I'll give you double your money back.

]]>aaeab839-6789-4b63-84a4-574e221057c4Tue, 11 Apr 2023 20:15:00 -080044:47truefull4343Nick CarterSpace Shuttle ChallengerSpace Shuttle ChallengerI was 10 years old, watching live on television in school. The first teacher in space was onboard. The launch was hyped for months. Within 2 minutes of launch, my teacher had the TV off and was trying to get us to talk about something else. Anything else.

Hear the story of what goes wrong when the engineers get overruled by the suits.

And hear about my new favorite tea.

]]>I was 10 years old, watching live on television in school. The first teacher in space was onboard. The launch was hyped for months. Within 2 minutes of launch, my teacher had the TV off and was trying to get us to talk about something else. Anything else.

Hear the story of what goes wrong when the engineers get overruled by the suits.

And hear about my new favorite tea.

]]>745fdcd2-be0a-4185-b847-ee9fa26edad8Tue, 21 Feb 2023 22:00:00 -080052:37truefull4242Nick CarterMiljenko - The Best Rock SingerMiljenko - The Best Rock SingerMiljenko Matijevic is the best rock singer, and you haven't even heard of him. Hear about the extreme bad luck that hampered his career, and his his angelic voice as it pierces the stratosphere, and your mother.

I also talk about Marky Mark and his celebrity older brother. Unfortunately, I don't talk about politics or religion or John Stamos at any time.

]]>Miljenko Matijevic is the best rock singer, and you haven't even heard of him. Hear about the extreme bad luck that hampered his career, and his his angelic voice as it pierces the stratosphere, and your mother.

I also talk about Marky Mark and his celebrity older brother. Unfortunately, I don't talk about politics or religion or John Stamos at any time.

]]>6f7cbd20-1764-454b-a135-6ec6ec38fc07Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:30:00 -080044:11truefull4141Nick CarterBoy Love...Boy Love...Paris told me a saying that's taking me some time to wrap my arms around. I need your help to make sense of the world. I also talk about the problem we all share about being too good looking for our own good. I have some serious life hacks here, so tune in.

]]>Paris told me a saying that's taking me some time to wrap my arms around. I need your help to make sense of the world. I also talk about the problem we all share about being too good looking for our own good. I have some serious life hacks here, so tune in.

]]>c48bc2a9-0a23-4a43-84d8-c2238077753fSun, 11 Dec 2022 23:45:00 -080026:59truefull4040Nick CarterBeing In the MomentBeing In the MomentI'm about to rename the podcast. So be prepared for the new name "I Accept For Value In Return". In this episode, I talk about the problems I have with being in the moment. Video taping events, or commenting on stuff. Hopefully there is a life hack in here worth your time.

]]>I'm about to rename the podcast. So be prepared for the new name "I Accept For Value In Return". In this episode, I talk about the problems I have with being in the moment. Video taping events, or commenting on stuff. Hopefully there is a life hack in here worth your time.

]]>da5b4362-e22d-40df-82af-22b4fd051ef3Sat, 10 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -080034:21truefull3939Nick CarterMotley CrueMotley CrueHe's going to be your Frankenstein. Doodely... I don't know. Stuff.

]]>He's going to be your Frankenstein. Doodely... I don't know. Stuff.

]]>306f110c-9486-4542-b438-1b94d0e521d0Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:00:00 -080048:10truefull3838Nick CarterI Accept for Value and Return For ValueI Accept for Value and Return For ValueI went to Gettysburg and communed with the ghosts of the Civil War. And Darell Brooks was sentenced today. I spent a lot of time listening to the trial at least 30 hours of testimony. And today was the end. I play a couple clips and work through my emotions as I say good bye to this monster.

]]>I went to Gettysburg and communed with the ghosts of the Civil War. And Darell Brooks was sentenced today. I spent a lot of time listening to the trial at least 30 hours of testimony. And today was the end. I play a couple clips and work through my emotions as I say good bye to this monster.

]]>d7187845-3c36-4fd9-9ade-89ce38722618Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:00:00 -080001:15:49truefull3737Nick CarterOutsourcing Sanity NullificationOutsourcing Sanity NullificationJordan Peterson describes the way humans evolved to correct each other when we are wrong. This is how diversity from the outside makes us better inside. But Social Media silences all the mechanisms humans evolved to regulate sanity through diversity. The ultimate irony is how important we claim diversity to be, as we live our lives where the pain of being wrong is not tolerated. The pain of answering to our peers is not tolerated.

Also Darell Brooks is a piece of work.

Jordan Peterson clip on outsourcing sanity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dYtoZAlnag

]]>Jordan Peterson describes the way humans evolved to correct each other when we are wrong. This is how diversity from the outside makes us better inside. But Social Media silences all the mechanisms humans evolved to regulate sanity through diversity. The ultimate irony is how important we claim diversity to be, as we live our lives where the pain of being wrong is not tolerated. The pain of answering to our peers is not tolerated.

Also Darell Brooks is a piece of work.

Jordan Peterson clip on outsourcing sanity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dYtoZAlnag

]]>c1fa5f53-2ef9-419b-a796-65bff1b2681aSun, 30 Oct 2022 17:30:00 -080001:01:38truefull3636Nick CarterMisinformation and MurderersMisinformation and MurderersI talk about why I chose not to go with Paypal for my new business. It gets kinda political, but you can handle it. I also talk about the trial of the Murdering, Woman Beating, Registered Sex Offender Darrell Brooks. He is most famously known for driving a minivan through a parade last year, killing 8. Hear 3 minutes of trial highlights and my astute analysis.

]]>I talk about why I chose not to go with Paypal for my new business. It gets kinda political, but you can handle it. I also talk about the trial of the Murdering, Woman Beating, Registered Sex Offender Darrell Brooks. He is most famously known for driving a minivan through a parade last year, killing 8. Hear 3 minutes of trial highlights and my astute analysis.

]]>1d45ff54-8855-4a3a-af2e-1d6ad79a935eThu, 27 Oct 2022 18:00:00 -080001:01:28truefull3535Nick CarterGeeking Out on 80's RockGeeking Out on 80's RockI follow up on the thread from last podcast. The musical is called Rock of Ages. The way they treat my beloved 80's songs literally stabs me in the back. Listen to examples as I compare the musical version to the originals, and explain why the originals work. I am the ultimate hair metal nerd. If you want to know what makes ridiculous songs work, this is your podcast. If you want to know why moving rock songs to the theater stage literally sucks my balls, this is your podcast.

]]>I follow up on the thread from last podcast. The musical is called Rock of Ages. The way they treat my beloved 80's songs literally stabs me in the back. Listen to examples as I compare the musical version to the originals, and explain why the originals work. I am the ultimate hair metal nerd. If you want to know what makes ridiculous songs work, this is your podcast. If you want to know why moving rock songs to the theater stage literally sucks my balls, this is your podcast.

]]>03dc88eb-3b06-4255-af64-99bcd6dc328bThu, 20 Oct 2022 23:30:00 -080001:44:04truefull3434Nick CarterBlink 182 and Nuclear WinterBlink 182 and Nuclear WinterThe band is back together. What makes a Blink 182 song work? I'll share the secret. And there's that play coming up I don't want to see. Oh yeah, and what will you do next week when the nuclear bombs start poppin? All this and more in today's delectable episode!

]]>The band is back together. What makes a Blink 182 song work? I'll share the secret. And there's that play coming up I don't want to see. Oh yeah, and what will you do next week when the nuclear bombs start poppin? All this and more in today's delectable episode!

]]>ab96d5cc-f355-4675-a590-a4b370cc5892Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -080021:35truefull3333Nick CarterNipplegateNipplegateWhat happens when a wholesome NFL game gets sullied by a bare breast in a presidential election year? Everyone loses their minds. People fight each other to show who is the most offended by breasts. And the FCC rides in on a white horse and saves humanity. Every presidential election year brings us something for us to be saved from. In 2004, it was the mammary.

]]>What happens when a wholesome NFL game gets sullied by a bare breast in a presidential election year? Everyone loses their minds. People fight each other to show who is the most offended by breasts. And the FCC rides in on a white horse and saves humanity. Every presidential election year brings us something for us to be saved from. In 2004, it was the mammary.

]]>7f133011-5298-4871-acbd-a613ca5d7a48Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:30:00 -080050:54truefull3232Nick CarterAbout TwitterAbout TwitterI had a perfectly normal conversation with a stranger at the bar last night. I didn't try to get any likes. I didn't talk about my accomplishments. I didn't try to influence him. I just tried to be interesting, while he tried to be interesting. That's the way people used to be.

Elon Musk is about to take over Twitter. Find out what I really think about Twitter, and what it would take to get me to use social media again.

]]>I had a perfectly normal conversation with a stranger at the bar last night. I didn't try to get any likes. I didn't talk about my accomplishments. I didn't try to influence him. I just tried to be interesting, while he tried to be interesting. That's the way people used to be.

Elon Musk is about to take over Twitter. Find out what I really think about Twitter, and what it would take to get me to use social media again.

]]>f0609d36-af1e-4e5a-9423-efe1bd31df53Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:30:00 -080040:33truefull3131Nick CarterThe Final Episode Of Walking Dead - The Internet Lied To MeThe Final Episode Of Walking Dead - The Internet Lied To MeI found out that the final episode aired of the Walking Dead, and I decided to discuss it. The highs and lows of the show, and some hallmarks of good and bad story telling. I make some predictions about how the show will end. And then, only in the last 2 minutes of the show, did I learn the horrible truth about this being the last episode. The devil is in the details.

Spoilers aplenty. And curse words too.

]]>I found out that the final episode aired of the Walking Dead, and I decided to discuss it. The highs and lows of the show, and some hallmarks of good and bad story telling. I make some predictions about how the show will end. And then, only in the last 2 minutes of the show, did I learn the horrible truth about this being the last episode. The devil is in the details.

Spoilers aplenty. And curse words too.

]]>a408fcc7-af6b-44f3-9908-ebbe6dcc6b5aWed, 28 Sep 2022 12:15:00 -080001:21:18truefull3030Nick CarterInstagram Reels - What Is Up With That?Instagram Reels - What Is Up With That?I hate to be the asshole that complains about stuff he don't understand. So I won't. I will just condemn it. And complain about it. But I am not asking what is up with that. I am really saying it's a bad idea.

I talk about Facebook, and their Instagram product, and their pathetic attempts to rip off the TicToc short video content. It doesn't work. Find out why it looks lame, and how you can get a lot of "likes" by being lame. Come ye, content creators, sell your souls for a few pointless interactions. And then get off my lawn.

#amirite?

]]>I hate to be the asshole that complains about stuff he don't understand. So I won't. I will just condemn it. And complain about it. But I am not asking what is up with that. I am really saying it's a bad idea.

I talk about Facebook, and their Instagram product, and their pathetic attempts to rip off the TicToc short video content. It doesn't work. Find out why it looks lame, and how you can get a lot of "likes" by being lame. Come ye, content creators, sell your souls for a few pointless interactions. And then get off my lawn.

#amirite?

]]>5c6a1787-819d-493f-bdeb-c3c22f401b62Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:15:00 -080035:27truefull2929Nick CarterThe Walking Dead and TrustThe Walking Dead and TrustI just got a flu shot, and took a 3 hour nap. What am I thinking about as I wake from my fever dreams? The decline of the TV show The Walking Dead. Also, trust. And weaponizing our differences against each other. I try to have a good mix of storytelling critique and life lessons. I am encouraged by the perspectives of the youth today, and I fully expect that our civilization will not go extinct in my lifetime. Maybe that's the most important birthday gift of all.

]]>I just got a flu shot, and took a 3 hour nap. What am I thinking about as I wake from my fever dreams? The decline of the TV show The Walking Dead. Also, trust. And weaponizing our differences against each other. I try to have a good mix of storytelling critique and life lessons. I am encouraged by the perspectives of the youth today, and I fully expect that our civilization will not go extinct in my lifetime. Maybe that's the most important birthday gift of all.

]]>46b5ff2b-2c8b-4c5a-894a-7b9361229466Mon, 26 Sep 2022 23:00:00 -080048:51truefull2828Nick CarterFinally Solving DiversityFinally Solving DiversityThis is my honest attempt to discuss diversity and equity while extricating politics. I hate how everything people are talking about seems to orient itself to political outcomes. Let's separate the wheat from the chaff, take our power back, and solve this once and for all. My pre-Birthday Episode!

]]>This is my honest attempt to discuss diversity and equity while extricating politics. I hate how everything people are talking about seems to orient itself to political outcomes. Let's separate the wheat from the chaff, take our power back, and solve this once and for all. My pre-Birthday Episode!

]]>089716c2-6831-4905-990a-66c2177a6c2dSat, 24 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -080001:05:37truefull2727Nick CarterThe Deadliest Rock Show in American HistoryThe Deadliest Rock Show in American HistoryIn 2003, 80's rock group Great White took the stage in a small club in Rhode Island. Bringing their arena-ready pyrotechnics into an old building filled with flammable sound foam, the room was filling with toxic smoke before the singer sang his first vocal. Within 3 minutes, for the most part, those who would live were already out of the building. What would you do? If everyone did what they should have done, this might be a podcast about that band that burned their gear in that one embarrassing show. Do you know what to do?

Live footage discussed in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpkn9XH6cBU&t=205s

]]>In 2003, 80's rock group Great White took the stage in a small club in Rhode Island. Bringing their arena-ready pyrotechnics into an old building filled with flammable sound foam, the room was filling with toxic smoke before the singer sang his first vocal. Within 3 minutes, for the most part, those who would live were already out of the building. What would you do? If everyone did what they should have done, this might be a podcast about that band that burned their gear in that one embarrassing show. Do you know what to do?

Live footage discussed in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpkn9XH6cBU&t=205s

]]>fa0063fd-12fe-4207-9a86-a4c0f0db4d38Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:00:00 -080058:21truefull2626Nick CarterRemembering September 11thRemembering September 11thImagine watching two thousand people dying live one morning on TV. September 11th, 2001 was a life-changing moment for every American. This is my story. What I saw and what I felt. I fell out of love with music for a couple years, just as my band was at the height of our success. Mine is just one inconsequential story out of millions. A story that represents the soul-searching and rebuilding all Americans faced in the months and years after that morning.

Podcast interviewing my friend about September 11th from Ground Zero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHBZ5M6cA9g

]]>Imagine watching two thousand people dying live one morning on TV. September 11th, 2001 was a life-changing moment for every American. This is my story. What I saw and what I felt. I fell out of love with music for a couple years, just as my band was at the height of our success. Mine is just one inconsequential story out of millions. A story that represents the soul-searching and rebuilding all Americans faced in the months and years after that morning.

Podcast interviewing my friend about September 11th from Ground Zero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHBZ5M6cA9g

]]>8495d12c-23d8-4d50-9538-f67561fca41aSun, 11 Sep 2022 23:00:00 -080048:07truefull2525Nick CarterUnsupervised PodcastUnsupervised PodcastAfter unplugging the podcast gear and deleting the all-woman podcast, the boys took over for some unsupervised podcast time. Nick was sitting in the hot tub watching The Dark Knight Rises while this podcast happened. Nick doesn't know what happened, and probably doesn't want to know.

]]>After unplugging the podcast gear and deleting the all-woman podcast, the boys took over for some unsupervised podcast time. Nick was sitting in the hot tub watching The Dark Knight Rises while this podcast happened. Nick doesn't know what happened, and probably doesn't want to know.

]]>137e7398-45dd-4106-8116-b10fe6996ef2Sun, 04 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -080042:58truefull2424Nick CarterFan Appreciation DayFan Appreciation DayGet to know some of the people who make Brrtcast what it is. The fans. They are beautiful, at least on the inside. Paris had a big end-of-summer party, and the podcast deck came out. This is the story of those who were there.

]]>Get to know some of the people who make Brrtcast what it is. The fans. They are beautiful, at least on the inside. Paris had a big end-of-summer party, and the podcast deck came out. This is the story of those who were there.

]]>1ec35f15-d45d-4d4b-b1e4-73800a3d4d80Sun, 04 Sep 2022 10:30:00 -080053:37truefull2222Nick CarterOj Simpson and Norm MacdonaldOj Simpson and Norm MacdonaldIt's impossible to talk about the trial of OJ Simpson without talking about Norm Macdonald. Did you know that Norm was kicked off of Saturday Night Live for making disparaging remarks about OJ Simpson? SNL said it was because Norm wasn't funny. But is that really the way of it?

SNL Sketch "Where's Cooter" with Gilbert Gottfried: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CZ7d3qVn_U

]]>It's impossible to talk about the trial of OJ Simpson without talking about Norm Macdonald. Did you know that Norm was kicked off of Saturday Night Live for making disparaging remarks about OJ Simpson? SNL said it was because Norm wasn't funny. But is that really the way of it?

SNL Sketch "Where's Cooter" with Gilbert Gottfried: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CZ7d3qVn_U

]]>6b9bc94e-2970-4396-981e-63a6b0167caeSat, 03 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -080009:17truefull2121Nick CarterOJ SimpsonOJ SimpsonFootball legend and movie start OJ Simpson has a brief stint with the law. It was a turbulent time in America's history. It seemed like there was a brief 50 year period where the LAPD couldn't do anything right. Is he guilty? What do you think?

]]>Football legend and movie start OJ Simpson has a brief stint with the law. It was a turbulent time in America's history. It seemed like there was a brief 50 year period where the LAPD couldn't do anything right. Is he guilty? What do you think?

]]>32e52ddf-8639-4f91-93c5-b45f0a0fe000Sat, 03 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -080019:10truefull2020Nick CarterThe Death of Jim Can't Swim by Corporate EtiquetteThe Death of Jim Can't Swim by Corporate EtiquetteMy favorite true-crime YouTube channel was cancelled and then emasculated by YouTube. Why? Because they can. Probably also to make money. And possibly because the right group of people complained. But mostly because they could. What can be done in a world where multi-billion dollar companies secretly decide what topics are just too sensitive to be discussed? What can we do when nothing can be done?

]]>My favorite true-crime YouTube channel was cancelled and then emasculated by YouTube. Why? Because they can. Probably also to make money. And possibly because the right group of people complained. But mostly because they could. What can be done in a world where multi-billion dollar companies secretly decide what topics are just too sensitive to be discussed? What can we do when nothing can be done?

]]>f1e39de6-2574-4210-bfdc-3dd68fb68dffFri, 02 Sep 2022 20:00:00 -080022:14truefull1919Nick CarterAn Evening With Dj SmashAn Evening With Dj SmashThe governor and the Illustrious DJ Smash, aka Ashley Valenzuela, talk about college and careers and psychology and penis impressions in cement and marketing and OJ Simpson and why we do the crazy stuff we do.

Instagram: @djlifewithdjsmash

Ashley is co-owner of A.I. Entertainment

DJ/MC Services for Weekly & Private Events

IG: @aientertainmentsd

www.aientertainmentsandiego.com

]]>The governor and the Illustrious DJ Smash, aka Ashley Valenzuela, talk about college and careers and psychology and penis impressions in cement and marketing and OJ Simpson and why we do the crazy stuff we do.

Instagram: @djlifewithdjsmash

Ashley is co-owner of A.I. Entertainment

DJ/MC Services for Weekly & Private Events

IG: @aientertainmentsd

www.aientertainmentsandiego.com

]]>dd3adffb-abfa-4ca6-9594-685240e690b5Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -080001:23:07truefull1818Nick CarterLying With ParisLying With ParisThe daughter of the governor of your heart joins in the conversation. What would make the best podcast, and other lies. Get some pro tips on how to make your parents love you, and other life hacks right here. Everything is backed by math, and you can't fake math!

]]>The daughter of the governor of your heart joins in the conversation. What would make the best podcast, and other lies. Get some pro tips on how to make your parents love you, and other life hacks right here. Everything is backed by math, and you can't fake math!

]]>be3ee8f2-df35-4a83-9320-a379d48c2603Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -080019:02truefull1717Nick CarterIRLing: Long-Term Travel In Real LifeIRLing: Long-Term Travel In Real LifeI just finished the book Vagabonding. It's about about finding what is really important by re-prioritizing possessions and prioritizing travel and new authentic experiences. This spoke to my heart, but I cannot leave my job and family for months or years. But maybe I can define what it is that most encumbers me and take a 2 year vacation from it. Listen to Nick ramble about the journey to authenticity.

]]>I just finished the book Vagabonding. It's about about finding what is really important by re-prioritizing possessions and prioritizing travel and new authentic experiences. This spoke to my heart, but I cannot leave my job and family for months or years. But maybe I can define what it is that most encumbers me and take a 2 year vacation from it. Listen to Nick ramble about the journey to authenticity.

]]>ea561a61-44ab-4175-9235-185ec84226abMon, 29 Aug 2022 23:30:00 -080031:13truefull1616Nick CarterThe Good The Brrt and The Ugly - Shate ReviewThe Good The Brrt and The Ugly - Shate ReviewI promised that I would watch The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, and that's exactly what I did. It lived up to the hype, and I am better for it. Next on the list is Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket. So give it a watch. Or Don't. Nick don't care.

]]>I promised that I would watch The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, and that's exactly what I did. It lived up to the hype, and I am better for it. Next on the list is Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket. So give it a watch. Or Don't. Nick don't care.

]]>2e8e6c2b-071e-49c3-9848-22c2488b9ea8Sun, 28 Aug 2022 15:30:00 -080017:26truefull1515Nick CarterTribute to Bravery - Opening Al Capone's Vault Live on TVTribute to Bravery - Opening Al Capone's Vault Live on TVWhen I was 11, journalist Geraldo Rivera opened a vault believed to belong to Al Capone, live on television. The show mixed documentary-style reporting of the rise and fall of Capone, with the real-time excavation and opening of this massive vault. As the dust settled, all that was found was a stop sign and the end of Geraldo's career as a journalist. But was it all that bad? Find out why I would take this kind of TV program over anything parading as journalism today.

The broadcast as it occurred (without commercials): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgx7--A_NCU

Geraldo's look back 20 years later: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaF0LSwzFog

Homer Simpson's song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AiEkLe8K4g

]]>When I was 11, journalist Geraldo Rivera opened a vault believed to belong to Al Capone, live on television. The show mixed documentary-style reporting of the rise and fall of Capone, with the real-time excavation and opening of this massive vault. As the dust settled, all that was found was a stop sign and the end of Geraldo's career as a journalist. But was it all that bad? Find out why I would take this kind of TV program over anything parading as journalism today.

The broadcast as it occurred (without commercials): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgx7--A_NCU

Geraldo's look back 20 years later: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaF0LSwzFog

Homer Simpson's song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AiEkLe8K4g

]]>14c38938-14af-48f4-be98-a958a6f0541fSat, 27 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -080025:47truefull1414Nick CarterLife with BrianLife with BrianMy first live guest, Brian. I'll ask him if I can include his last name. He got a surprise phone call from me while I was recording. We talked about how we met in film school, aka film class at Modesto Junior College, and singing the song Gay Bar at karaoke.

Our commercial for Glisten: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V7yUypDNjY

Pearl Jam video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8ZX4O-Efao

]]>My first live guest, Brian. I'll ask him if I can include his last name. He got a surprise phone call from me while I was recording. We talked about how we met in film school, aka film class at Modesto Junior College, and singing the song Gay Bar at karaoke.

Our commercial for Glisten: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V7yUypDNjY

Pearl Jam video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8ZX4O-Efao

]]>83876c9d-c165-4146-a0d9-a8079717b3afWed, 24 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -080031:37truefull1313Nick CarterIt's FridayIt's FridayNow that I don't have any more TV shows to watch, I decide to watch some classic movies. I also have an idea for a Titanic inspired play. All this and more. Got to get my bowl - got to get cereal.

Also, this is my bro-love letter to Rich Evans, the Birthday Boy, from Red Letter Media. Watch their review for Star Wars 3 Revenge of the Sith. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYWAHuFbLoc

And here is their review of the James Cameron movie Titanic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHiceVim9Wg

]]>Now that I don't have any more TV shows to watch, I decide to watch some classic movies. I also have an idea for a Titanic inspired play. All this and more. Got to get my bowl - got to get cereal.

Also, this is my bro-love letter to Rich Evans, the Birthday Boy, from Red Letter Media. Watch their review for Star Wars 3 Revenge of the Sith. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYWAHuFbLoc

And here is their review of the James Cameron movie Titanic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHiceVim9Wg

]]>470df8f0-48d4-4ec5-8933-500dfbf53ce1Fri, 19 Aug 2022 23:00:00 -080009:51truefull1010Nick CarterVagabonding - The Quest for Less StuffVagabonding - The Quest for Less StuffI'm half-way through the book Vagabonding by Rolf Potts. I just finished reading about giving up on buying all the fun stuff you want, in exchange for having more time to do what matters. All us old people have heard that our whole life, and yet I am strangely inspired.

]]>I'm half-way through the book Vagabonding by Rolf Potts. I just finished reading about giving up on buying all the fun stuff you want, in exchange for having more time to do what matters. All us old people have heard that our whole life, and yet I am strangely inspired.

]]>9b9911d6-3731-430e-96a2-6d1fed313af8Thu, 18 Aug 2022 23:30:00 -080009:10truefull99Nick CarterMy Temptation from Christian Heavy Metal FameMy Temptation from Christian Heavy Metal FameI revisit a story that hasn't been told in almost 20 years. The time I was asked to audition for one of my favorite metal bands. This would have meant recording albums and touring and seeing the world. There was only one catch: they were a Christian Metal Band and I wasn't a Christian anymore. How enticed was I to fake it for a few years of quick adventure? Did I look to the past or look to the future? Woo lawd, this is a good one!

]]>I revisit a story that hasn't been told in almost 20 years. The time I was asked to audition for one of my favorite metal bands. This would have meant recording albums and touring and seeing the world. There was only one catch: they were a Christian Metal Band and I wasn't a Christian anymore. How enticed was I to fake it for a few years of quick adventure? Did I look to the past or look to the future? Woo lawd, this is a good one!

]]>5a2512cc-520b-4b06-b594-932184eba463Wed, 17 Aug 2022 23:00:00 -080019:59truefull88Nick CarterThe Generation-Defining Albums of 1991The Generation-Defining Albums of 1991Follow the breaking news from the bushes across from Carter Estate. And also talk about all the albums that came out within a few months that defined what your parents listen to. Can The Governor remember what number Brrtcast this is? Tune in and find out!

]]>Follow the breaking news from the bushes across from Carter Estate. And also talk about all the albums that came out within a few months that defined what your parents listen to. Can The Governor remember what number Brrtcast this is? Tune in and find out!

]]>bed9528e-e7ff-4436-b04a-50db57b3d1e3Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:30:00 -080020:50truefull77Nick CarterLast Day Before Better Call Saul EndsLast Day Before Better Call Saul EndsMusings on what might happen. No preparation. This time I just spoke from the heart.

]]>Musings on what might happen. No preparation. This time I just spoke from the heart.

]]>c0beaa87-0572-47ff-83ca-fea8eea817f0Sun, 14 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -080015:14truefull66Nick CarterThe Meh - My BandThe Meh - My BandThis is the story of the rock album I wrote and recorded as a solo band called The Meh. It was totally shut down because of Covid, and not because I am a quitter. Where did you get that idea from?

What posses a fool to write and record a solo album? What are the songs about, how were they written, and hob bad can putting an album into a podcast really sound?

The album is available on Apple Music, Google Music, and for download if you are into the whole mp3 thing.

Listen as much as you want for free here: https://feelthemeh.bandcamp.com

]]>This is the story of the rock album I wrote and recorded as a solo band called The Meh. It was totally shut down because of Covid, and not because I am a quitter. Where did you get that idea from?

What posses a fool to write and record a solo album? What are the songs about, how were they written, and hob bad can putting an album into a podcast really sound?

The album is available on Apple Music, Google Music, and for download if you are into the whole mp3 thing.

Listen as much as you want for free here: https://feelthemeh.bandcamp.com

]]>00867a76-3896-43bb-9dc5-f3c8529c1ecfSat, 13 Aug 2022 05:30:00 -080001:23:12truefull55Nick CarterTitanic, More Like Brrtanic, Am I Right?Titanic, More Like Brrtanic, Am I Right?You may not believe this, but sometimes even the news papers get it wrong. Near-Governor Nick reads (badly) from a Canadian newspaper reporting the latest deets on the sinking, as they were available the day after the sinking. Spoiler alert, Jack makes it off the Titanic and enjoys a pleasant, if not less luxurious, trip to Halifax before he takes a train down to New York. The fairly awkward news not reported is that Rose and Jack ended up sharing the same train car as Rose's fiance, unimaginable bastard Cal. Is it too soon to talk about Titanic? Tune in and fine out.

]]>You may not believe this, but sometimes even the news papers get it wrong. Near-Governor Nick reads (badly) from a Canadian newspaper reporting the latest deets on the sinking, as they were available the day after the sinking. Spoiler alert, Jack makes it off the Titanic and enjoys a pleasant, if not less luxurious, trip to Halifax before he takes a train down to New York. The fairly awkward news not reported is that Rose and Jack ended up sharing the same train car as Rose's fiance, unimaginable bastard Cal. Is it too soon to talk about Titanic? Tune in and fine out.

]]>a2d2efa9-0784-4499-85c9-998a6af09e5bFri, 12 Aug 2022 03:30:00 -080010:38truefull44Nick CarterGo Ahead And Like That Questionable MusicGo Ahead And Like That Questionable MusicRemember that time Nick talked about being told what bands he shouldn't like? It wasn't good. It wasn't classy. Also, the inventor of Brrt joins for a moment to demonstrate proper pronunciation - along with a savory joke.

]]>Remember that time Nick talked about being told what bands he shouldn't like? It wasn't good. It wasn't classy. Also, the inventor of Brrt joins for a moment to demonstrate proper pronunciation - along with a savory joke.

]]>858ba5b1-b29f-40e8-9186-a764185b010bWed, 10 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -080026:44truefull33Nick CarterBrrtr Call SaulBrrtr Call SaulIt's August 8th 2022, and how are you? I'm fine, thanks for asking. I applied for a certificate program at the local UC school, and I watched the penultimate episode of Better Call Saul. Find out what I thought about it, with minimal swearing and only promotional audio from the clip so nobody has to worry about copyright issues. Especially me.

]]>It's August 8th 2022, and how are you? I'm fine, thanks for asking. I applied for a certificate program at the local UC school, and I watched the penultimate episode of Better Call Saul. Find out what I thought about it, with minimal swearing and only promotional audio from the clip so nobody has to worry about copyright issues. Especially me.

]]>5cd0c46b-3242-447f-be76-348d856b74c4Mon, 08 Aug 2022 22:00:00 -080025:40truefull22Nick CarterThe Very Best of Nick CarterThe Very Best of Nick CarterWhat is The Governor up to today? It's podcast day! See if anyone joined the live stream to chat it up! (Spoiler: No)

]]>What is The Governor up to today? It's podcast day! See if anyone joined the live stream to chat it up! (Spoiler: No)

]]>0770245f-6083-4f23-bf86-22a01e8c37b7Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -080014:22truefull11Nick Carter