2021-08-27: Big Purple Guy - a podcast by Samuel Minter / Iván Bou

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan once again concentrate on Afghanistan and the pandemic. On Afghanistan, everything from the aftermath of the bombing at the airport, to the political implications for Joe Biden. On pandemic, a bit on horse dewormers, ventilation, and mask quality. But first, Sam reviews a book, and Ivan shares some news.

Show Details:

Recorded 2021-08-27

Length this week - 1:49:31

• (0:00:01-0:03:39) Cold Open
  
• (0:04:02-0:39:32) But First
  
  
  
  • Agenda
    
  • Ivan news
    
  • Sam Book: Grimus (1975)
    
  
  
• (0:40:33-1:08:00) Afghanistan
  
  
  
  • Bombing aftermath
    
  • Biden's performance
    
  • Political implications
    
  • Could it have been done better?
    
  
  
• (1:08:46-1:49:10) Pandemic
  
  
  
  • Statistics and trends
    
  • Horse dewormers
    
  • Ventilation
    
  • Mask quality
    
  • Stuff at the end
    
  
  

The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch.

Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link)

Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link)

Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link)

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