Innocuous Basterds

"Return of the Patrick" (Ep. 335) The 'Sterds™️ welcome back friend of the show Partrick for more nonsensical fun.

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Content Warning: NSFW language, occasional sexual references, and the possible inebriation of hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. 

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"Past Sterd™ Lifer" (Ep. 334) Mac went under hypnosis to discover he'd been a Basterd in his past lives. Or, wait, maybe that wasn't it. AG and Peej were only partially listening.

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Content Warning: NSFW language, occasional sexual references, and the possible inebriation of hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. 

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"Restaurants of Yore" (Ep. 333) The ’Sterds™ reminisce about the food and beverage purveyors of the past that we miss dearly.

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Content Warning: NSFW language, occasional sexual references, and the possible inebriation of hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. 

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"Sterds™ of Summer" (Ep. 332) The ’Sterds™ look back on the summer that was and prepare for the "holiday" season

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“Snap, Crackle, Dead” (Ep. 331) The ’Sterds™ palaver over breakfast cereals and check out their midyear report card on the NCIB Celebrity Death Tourney 2026 Creative Commons Music: “Habitual Ritual” by Revolution Void — freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ Content Warning: NSFW language, occasional sexual references, and the possible inebriation of hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. © 2015-2026 JonSquared Media

“Lest We Forget…the NFL” (Ep. 330) The ’Sterds™ celebrate the return of the American football season and ruminate on 9/11.

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Content Warning: NSFW language, occasional sexual references, and the possible inebriation of hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. 

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“Innocuous House Rules” (Ep. 329)  The ’Sterds™ dive into the unwritten rules of hospitality—what’s fair game when you’re a guest, what hosts can reasonably expect, and which so-called “house rules” are so bizarre they could only have originated in Mac’s brain. From common courtesy to questionable social norms, the crew debates where etiquette ends and absurdity begins.  Creative Commons Music: “Habitual Ritual” by Revolution Void — freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ Content Warning: NSFW language, occasional sexual references, and the possible inebriation of hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. © 2015-2026 JonSquared Media

“Who Killed Apu?” (Ep. 328)  The ’Sterds™ deliver one of their most delightfully aimless conversations yet, ricocheting from sodas served in plastic bags to courtesy flushes, cultural appropriation, and stories straight out of Appalachia’s past. Equal parts absurd, nostalgic, and unexpectedly insightful, it’s a classic freewheeling episode where no topic is safe—and no tangent goes unexplored.  Creative Commons Music: “Habitual Ritual” by Revolution Void — freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ Content Warning: NSFW language, occasional sexual references, and the possible inebriation of hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. © 2015-2026 JonSquared Media

“How It All Started (Unfortunately...)” (Ep. 327)  The ’Sterds™ explore the concept of gateways-- the dish that started an affinity for Thai food, that movie scene that opens a portal to one's sexual awakening, and all the tiny beginnings that make no sense but absolutely do.  Creative Commons Music: “Habitual Ritual” by Revolution Void — freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ Content Warning: NSFW language, occasional sexual references, and the possible inebriation of hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. © 2015-2026 JonSquared Media

“Redux: More Like Baby Zoomer” (Ep. 326)  Originally aired 07.14.2024, this throwback finds the ’Sterds™ deep in a generational gripe‑fest. We revisit a simpler time—when telling kids to get off our lawns felt righteous—and unpack how Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Zoomers each shaped society… sometimes for the better, sometimes for the much‑much worse.  Creative Commons Music: “Habitual Ritual” by Revolution Void — freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/  Content Warning: NSFW language, occasional sexual references, and the possible inebriation of hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised.  © 2015–2026 JonSquared Media

“Redux: Always Bet on Jeff Goldblum” (Ep. 325) The ’Sterds™ are off on a well‑earned break, so we’ve cracked open the vault to bring back a timely classic. As America gears up for yet another celebration of its independence from its former British overlords, this redux episode revisits a conversation that’s equal parts chaotic, patriotic, and Goldblum‑centric. Originally aired 07.02.2022.  Creative Commons Music: “Habitual Ritual” by Revolution Void — freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/  Content Warning: NSFW language, occasional sexual references, and the possible inebriation of hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advi...

“That Ain’t Okay Anymore” (Ep. 324)  The ’Sterds™ dive into the cultural artifacts, habits, and offhand comments that once seemed harmless but definitely don’t fly today. Expect spirited debate, questionable memories, and the usual blend of wit, self‑owning, and accidental insight. Creative Commons Music: “Habitual Ritual” by Revolution Void — freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ Content Warning: NSFW language, occasional sexual references, and the possible inebriation of hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. © 2015-2026 JonSquared Media

“80's Movies Showdown” (Episode 323) Mac and AG pit their top eight 80's movies against each other to see which comes out victorious from Producer Jon's perspective | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2026, JonSquared Media

“Me, So Thorny” (Episode 322) The ‘Sterds™ dive into the world of misophonia and palaver over auditory triggers | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2026, JonSquared Media

“You Know What I Meant” (Episode 321) The ‘Sterds™ provide a public service announcement about handy phrases to use instead of admitting you are wrong| Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2026, JonSquared Media

“Sonics, The Wedge Hog” (Episode 320) The ‘Sterds™ palaver over the Portland Trailblazers and the former Seattle Supersonics | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2026, JonSquared Media

“NCIB 2026 (Sweet Sixteen, Elite Eight, Final Four, Championship)” (Episode 319) The ‘Sterds™ conclude the 2026 NCIB Celebrity Death Tourney in this episode with the Sweet Sixteen, Elite Eight, and Final Four matchups that ultimately lead to the Championship finale! Who will take the Robin Williams crown this year? Find out here! | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2026, JonSquared Media

“NCIB 2026 (Rounds 1 & 2)” (Episode 318) The ‘Sterds™ let the games begin with parts 1 and 2 of the NCIB 2026 Celebrity Death Tourney! How will your own favorites fare? Find out here! | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2026, JonSquared Media

“NCIB 2026 Selections (Part 2)” (Episode 317) The ‘Sterds™ unleash part 2 the 2026 NCIB Celebrity Death Tourney selection process. We're ready! | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2026, JonSquared Media

“NCIB 2026 Selections (Part 1)” (Episode 316) The ‘Sterds™ unlease the 2026 NCIB Celebrity Death Tourney to the world with part 1 of the selection process. It'll be a doozy! | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2026, JonSquared Media

“Arnold Palmers and Favorite Snacks” (Episode 315) The ‘Sterds™ unveil their top five favorite snacks and prove that Mac can't pronounce the name Arnold Palmer | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2026, JonSquared Media

“New Year, New We” (Episode 314) The ‘Sterds™ ring in the new year with more inane conversations including a look back at the nutso year | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2026, JonSquared Media

“If Livin' is Without You” (Episode 313) The ‘Sterds™ profess the things they cannot live without | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2026, JonSquared Media

“Most Subar Time of the Year” (Episode 312) The ‘Sterds™ share the most annoying ear worms during the holidays and beyond | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" © 1963, Barnaby Music Corp | © 2015-2025, JonSquared Media

“Legally American” (Episode 311) The ‘Sterds™ dive into the world of the strangest American laws that were actually passed. | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2025, JonSquared Media

“Knock It Off!” (Episode 310) The ‘Sterds™ ruminate over things people do that are 110% perfectly fine but drive us nuts! | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2025, JonSquared Media

“GenX: The Honey Badger Generation” (Episode 309) The ‘Sterds™ maintain that being Gen X bleeping rules! | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2025, JonSquared Media

“Was Theft Ever This Petty?” (Episode 307) The ‘Sterds™ dive into their “criminal” pasts, except for Peej and AG | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2025, JonSquared Media

“Cottage Cheese Can Go to Hell” (Episode 307) The ‘Sterds™ discuss struggle meals and food trends that need to die | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2025, JonSquared Media

ARCHIVE EPISODE | “Slurp Your Noodles” The ‘Sterds™ ponder over lies we’ve been told all our lives and the effects of multiethnic cuisine | Originally aired on September 25, 2022 | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2025, JonSquared Media

ARCHIVE EPISODE | “Return of the Brendan” The ‘Sterds™ are joined by friend of the show Brendan after a nine-year stint at doing something else for a healthy palaver over current events and ChatGPT and to prove once again that he is indeed an Aussie | Originally aired on May 7, 2023 | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2025, JonSquared Media

“Is Old Portland Better Than New Portland?” (Episode 304) The ‘Sterds™ spend a bit of time on that lawn they’re always asking people to get off of | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2025, JonSquared Media

“In a Word” (Episode 303) The ‘Sterds™ dissect words or turns of phrase in the English language whose meanings have evolved over time—some for better; others for otherwise | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2025, JonSquared Media

“Death Becomes Them” (Episode 302) The ‘Sterds™ discuss the recent celebrity passings and provide a pseudo midyear report card on NCIB 2025 | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2025, JonSquared Media

“We Dare You to Eat It” (Episode 301) The ‘Sterds™ palaver over eating challenges | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2025, JonSquared Media

“Sounded Good to Us” (Episode 300) The ‘Sterds™ attempt to guess the meaning of old slang and ruminate over a series of really good ideas that read terribly on paper | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2025, JonSquared Media

“Mirror, Mirror on the Wall” (Episode 299) The ‘Sterds™ discuss the Mandela Effect and Interesting Scientific Facts | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2025, JonSquared Media

“As The Saying Goes” (Episode 298) The ‘Sterds™ provide their opinions regarding the efficacy and endurance of old adages | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2025, JonSquared Media

“Get Off My Lawn!” (Episode 297) The ‘Sterds™ ruminate on the many ways the general public annoy the shit out of them | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2025, JonSquared Media

“Cinco de Mayo'll Over Again” (Episode 296) This is a re-air of the episodes The ‘Sterds™ did this same time last year so be prepared for potentially dated references and remember that this was before the election | Creative Commons Music: "Habitual Ritual" by Revolution Void freemusicarchive.org/music/Revolution_Void/ | *** Warning: NSFW due to some harsh language, a few sexual references, and potential drunkenness of the hosts and/or guests. Listener discretion advised. | © 2015-2025, JonSquared Media