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The Zoo Crew Presents: Deadwood, Episode 5

In an episode that's got us saying 'I hope you get gut-shot,' the Zoo Crew returns to discuss HBO's 'Deadwood.' It's Shocks, Francis, and Joe, it's an informal review with a lot of digressions, and it's more or less centered on the wild west. More or less.

Calculators, lunar landing, and the technical of the week!

This week's video is more audio than visual as I have not been able to record in my usual place. Still, I have time for my lovelies to give them new news roundup episode. Audio only is below, as well as the Technical of the Week

M*A*S*H*Cast: Episode 6

We're back at it, reviewing the '70s-'80s hit TV series M*A*S*H and all of the elements that have either aged okay or aged extremely poorly. This episode features Francis and Shocks trying their best to make sense of a TV show that's both good and also very of-its-time. We hope you enjoy!

News Roundup: the Rocket Man of Belarus

Francis has started doing weekly news roundups, answering your dad questions, and reading from Vietnam era zines. You can either watch on Youtube or download the MP3

This episode has commentary on video being watched so your best experience will be on youtube

The 33rd County, Part 9: 'In Bruges' (2008)

We're back with Tom and Shocks discussing the 2008 Colin Farrell film IN BRUGES, a singularly original film about an Irish guy who is ruining his own life for a variety of reasons related to... well, crime, the Irish experience, dealing with the English, European perverts, firearms, drugs, a race-war obsessed dwarf, and so much more.

M*A*S*H*Cast Episode 6

We're back at it, reviewing the '70s-'80s hit TV series M*A*S*H and all of the elements that have either aged okay or aged extremely poorly. This episode includes the full Zoo Crew of Francis, Joe, and Shocks, and we're simply diving headlong into 40+ year old TV tropes. Hope you enjoy!

Zoo Crew: (Old) News Reactions

We recorded an episode about Pat Robertson's death, among other things, and realized that a lot of people might not know how much of a cultural figure he was—in addition to being a huge bastard. We've been told it's not appropriate to celebrate someone dying, but guess what? We're gonna.

(This was supposed to be the last bonus of June but I got off-track, so we're going to have four bonuses this month. Sorry!)

M*A*S*H*Cast Episode 5

We're back at it, reviewing the '70s-'80s hit TV series M*A*S*H and all of the elements that have either aged okay or aged extremely poorly. Francis and Shocks grew up with it as syndicated reruns, and now revisit it as middle-aged guys. They've now moved on to Season 2, and it's starting to get... good? Very good?

The Zoo Crew Presents: Deadwood, Episode 4

We return with Shocks, Francis, and Joe, who discuss the fourth episode of HBO's 'Deadwood.' It may not be accurate Old West history, but it sure makes for entertaining TV, with a lot of delightfully offensive turns of phrase. Hope you enjoy!

Audio has been fixed!

The 33rd County, Part 8: 'The General' (1998)

Shocks and Tom discuss the 1998 Irish organized crime film THE GENERAL, starring Brendan Gleeson and Jon Voigt. Tom gives context for the details that simply won't be obvious to Megachusetts listeners, and we get a little bit of banter about Dublin crime overall. We very much hope you enjoy.

The Zoo Crew Presents: Deadwood, Episode 3

It's another gathering of Shocks, Francis, and Joe, this time to discuss the third episode of HBO's 'Deadwood,' entitled 'Reconnoitering the Rim.' We get to learn all about Old West lawyers, hard drinking gunslingers, and extremely niche 19th century slurs. We very much hope you enjoy!

DadChat: It's Official

For this month's first bonus, we discuss the mind-blowing release of DVDs as a format when we were kids, how to make time to watch movies when you're endlessly distracted, and much more. But also, an announcement: late summer 2023 is tentatively when DadChat will become official, as Nate and Cynthia are expecting a baby girl (who is already giving them both attitude). Hope you enjoy!

The 33rd County, Part 7: Session 9

There's a whole bustling subgenre of Boston gothic and Boston horror (Dennis Lehane has his hand in almost all of it), and in order to get Tom to understand the intricacies of the art in a way that didn't involve any Afflecks, he made him watch the 2001 David Caruso film SESSION 9. We very much hope you enjoy.

The 33rd County, Part 6: Stetsons and Stilettos

Tom introduces Shocks to the world of Irish country music and its related fandom by forcing him to watch the RTE docu-series STETSONS AND STILETTOS. We were all shocked to learn that Ireland basically shuts down when Garth Brooks plays a concert (or a dozen in a row), but the rabbit hole goes much deeper...

M*A*S*H*Cast Episode 4

We're back at it, reviewing the '70s-'80s hit TV series M*A*S*H and all of the elements that have either aged okay or aged extremely poorly. Hope you enjoy!

DeSantis the Jailer feat. Jasper Craven

For this month's final bonus, Francis speaks with journalist Jasper Craven about his recent article in the Baffler on the topic of Ron DeSantis' military career and his role in detainee abuse at Guantanamo Bay.

Check out Jasper's article here: https://thebaffler.com/salvos/the-sunshine-imperium-craven

M*A*S*H*Cast Episode 3

We're back at it, reviewing the '70s-'80s hit TV series M*A*S*H and all of the elements that have either aged okay or aged extremely poorly. Hope you enjoy!

The Zoo Crew Presents: Deadwood, Episode 2

The Zoo Crew is back to review the HBO series DEADWOOD, a show about the Old West and colorful 19th century homophobic slurs. Hope you enjoy!

DadChat: The Ethical Gunfucker?

This was a DadChat where we wound up on the topic of guns and gun control and simply didn't want to share it with a wider audience because it would for sure be annoying. That being said, it was a fun conversation and we hope you enjoy listening. And if you hate it, sorry!

The Zoo Crew Presents: Deadwood, Episode 1

We've decided to convene Francis, Joe, and Shocks to review the HBO series DEADWOOD, its various grim portrayals of Old West life, and much more. Will we stay on topic? No.

The 33rd County, Part 6: The Best of 2022

On this episode of 33rd County Shocks and Tom count down their top 5 music releases of 2022. They talk about gentrification, immigration, and the existential dread of societal decay at the heart of America, plus ska. Hope you enjoy!

M*A*S*H*Cast Episode 2

We're back at it, reviewing the '70s-'80s hit TV series M*A*S*H and all of the elements that have either aged okay or aged extremely poorly. Hope you enjoy!

M*A*S*H*Cast Episode 1:

A long time ago there was a hugely popular TV show about the Korean War and every Boomer and Gen Xer knows it. It was called M*A*S*H* and, for this bonus episode, Shocks and Francis watched a bit of it and discuss how it strikes them now with the benefit for 40+ years of distance. Hope you enjoy!

The 33rd County, Part 5: Boston Beatdown

On this episode of 33rd County Shocks and Tom bond over their shared love of Hardcore and men endangering their physical well-being for no good reason by watching the “documentary” Boston Beatdown which captures the violence and, uh, “Celtic Pride” of the Boston Hardcore scene in the late 1990s to early 2000s.

DadChat: European Edition

For this week's bonus, it's a DadChat. Nate and Francis discuss the specific weirdness of European prejudices, skill sets you acquire when you have a baby as regards not making noises, and much more. Hope you enjoy!

Zoo Crew: Holiday Edition

For this week's bonus, we're rounding up the holiday traditions of Megachusetts with Joe, Francis, and Carey. Hope you enjoy!

Zoo Crew Advice: Should I join the Coast Guard?

This week the Zoo Crew tackles the burning questions posed by people looking to join the military, and we repeatedly tell you not to (unless you're joining the coast guard)

Zoo Crew News Roundup: What not to do after robbing a bank

This week the Zoo Crew discusses the case of former US Army Ranger Luke Sommer, who was attempting to convince the judge he only robbed that babnk because his brain wasn't done growing. He also apparently tryed to hire a hit man to kill the guy who prosecuted him, that's all in the past now.

Sommer has parole coming up, which honestly thats fine, he just robbed a bank it's not like he killed anyone

Grimace-Fu: Francis and Shocks Review 'Under Siege'

It's a star-studded '90s cast in a deeply stupid action movie. The protagonist is Steven Seagal. It's the closest thing to a good movie he's ever been in. It's not a good movie. However, there sure is a lot going on--and in this week's bonus episode, Francis and Shocks get to the bottom of it.

The 33rd County, Part 4: The Guard (2011)

For this week's bonus, Tom and Shocks review the 2011 Irish buddy cop film THE GUARD, featuring Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle. It's a fun little movie that is also the most successful independent Irish movie ever. Hopefully you enjoy!