Author Archives: The Axis of Ego

The Axis of Ego Podcast: 3/29/13

In Part 2 of this week’s podcast, Tom and Harrison continue their discussion, this time transitioning into a conversation about modern attitudes toward federalism, both in a gay-rights context and generally, even touching on some of the origins of the … Continue reading

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The Axis of Ego Podcast: 3/28/13

In part one of a two-parter, Tom Garrett and Harrison Weinhold cover a series of topics including American foreign policy vis a vis emerging nuclear powers (with a bunch of hypotheticals therein), what the Kate Upton prom proposal might tell … Continue reading

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The Axis of Ego Podcast: Harrison Weinhold (2/27/13)

Tom and Harrison sit down again in this podcast recorded on February 24th.  They chat about a very diverse group of subjects, including the Academy Awards, the future of the television and movie industries, NASCAR and safety concerns, “hipsterism” and … Continue reading

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The Axis of Ego Podcast: Ryan Walton

Friend and former colleague Ryan Walton stops by to talk with Tom about several topics (after a few self-congratulatory minutes of back-patting over fantasy football dominance).  Subjects of discussion included some reflection on the 2012 election, the current state of … Continue reading

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The Axis of Ego Podcast: Harrison Weinhold (Part Two)

In the second part of this discussion, Harrison and I touch on a number of topics, including the 2016 presidential race, more on racism, and the Washington Redskins’ nickname woes. Take a listen, even if you missed part one. One … Continue reading

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The Axis of Ego Podcast: Harrison Weinhold (Part One)

Harrison Weinhold of Guest House Radio and Tom Garrett of this humble website sit down to talk politics and culture.  In the first portion of this two-parter, they discuss the Christopher Dorner story, perceptions of the L. A. P. D., … Continue reading

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The Axis of Ego Podcast: Breaking Bad (Mini-)Podcast

Old pal Joey Bland stopped by—in person, no less!—to record a short podcast covering the early returns on the fifth season of Breaking Bad.  Take a listen below as Tom and Joey discuss the first two episodes of 2012 and … Continue reading

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The Axis of Ego Podcast: Billy Beyrer and Stephanie Sottile

Tom discussed a few months ago about having the distinct pleasure of seeing the UCBW in action up in New York.  On today’s podcast, Tom chats with NYC-based comedy performers / actors / erstwhile UCBW talent Billy Beyrer and Stephanie … Continue reading

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The Axis of Ego Podcast: WrestleMania 28 Preview

Tom resurrects Mike from the dead (off-air) and engages his reanimated friend in an hour-long conversation about this weekend’s WrestleMania 28 event.  They run down the card and discuss how we got here, and, in cases in which it’s discernible, why … Continue reading

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The Axis of Ego Podcast: Mick Foley, Survivor Series, and UCBW

Tom recapped the trip to New York City for Survivor Series here, but Mike stopped by for a more thorough discussion of the events of that weekend.    They go about an hour on the podcast this time around, covering … Continue reading

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