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The Rutabaga is a random, unscripted “comedy” show featuring News You Can’t Use, which brings you funny useless news. Check in 10:00 pm Mondays and 11:00 pm Fridays for banter and foolishness. Episodes of The Rutabaga uploaded on Mondays and Fridays. Only on 88.9 The Bridge will you find hosts Nick, Jackson, Fenway, and McLean, who are Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring.
On the final Rutabaga episode, recorded live as a part of the 16 hour broadcast, the gang discuss The Rutabaga's history, baby formula, olives, cars, and end the 4 year legacy with a bang!
In the penultimate episode of 88.9 The Bridge's longest-running comedy show, The Rutabaga talk about our work ethic (keeping the show on the air twice a week for as long as we have means someone's putting in the hours), Nick and Jackson's documentaries, recording adlibs and unpromoted SoundCloud releases, deadlines, unenforced dating rules, Bigfoot, a free barbecue, and a chain of hitmen so long it resulted in the whole thing coming apart.
A shorthanded cast tackles the tough issues: incompetence in the US government at federal and state levels (Oh, Missouri, how I love you so), senior pranks gone too far in the wrong direction, the NSA and how Hollywood could capitalize, messing with the moon's natural cycle, and Morbius (2022) starring Matt Smith and Jared Leto.
In which we talk about names, the new Top Gun, Car Seat Headrest, loud = funny, some truly Rutabaga-esque antics at the Louvre, the new season of Stranger Things, Dungeons and Dragons (twice!), Snapchat, what to do during serious photos, and the impending end of our short show.
Lots of things here are stupid, like Fenway's takes on The Beatles and geography and many other things he shouldn't be commenting on. Some stuff here is smart or intended for other reactions to be had. Some of this is borderline offensive. Some is dumb. Some is topical, some isn't. A bit for everyone in this Rutabaga episode
There's bound to be a ghost at the back of your closet No matter where you live
Alternative Title: "Oh, what a falling-off is there!" Second alternative title: From a Haunted House with a Picket Fence Third Alternative Title: On The Head-Shaped Hole in Fenway's Sheet Rock Wall Fourth Alternative Title: Who You Gonna Call? Fifth Alternative Title: Square Hammer Sixth: There's A Ghost, You Dense Morons
Girlfriend appearances have gone well in the past! Meet the ghost in Fenway's closet (or the reason for his absences) in this episode. Also discussed is some other nonsense.
To whatever new audience we've gained by including "Trump" and "China" in our title: If you're not here expecting stupid, sometimes-topical, mostly self-indulgent "comedy" from eighteen-year-old morons, you're in the wrong place. To our returning audience: welcome back!! We've got the full crew in this one, for better or for worse, and the course of the show sees discussions of The Princess Bride, a few news events, some personal trivia from Jackson, and much, much more.
Money is funny, as are farts. The gang, short Fenway, get together to discuss some useless news, a particularly tricky round of trivia in which the contestants total three correct answers between them, prom (for, hopefully, the last time), Funko Pops, fictional cops, a TikTok musical (starring Dolly Parton), Madonna, lowbrow comedy, Hamlet, petty disputes over titles, and quite a bit more in an action-packed show.
An organization from New York said we were funny. They also said other people were good at other stuff. Also it's prom. We have some jokes about that and some jokes about other topics, including Dave Chapelle, height, taking women to the aquarium (it's a good idea), and much, much more.
Did you like our last episode? This has a lot in common: One take? Check Forty minutes long? Check Slightly (at times, extremely) sacrilegious? Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring? Check Lively, energetic, funny, free-flowing foolishness? Check Covering everything from the origins of Mormonism to Netflix's slide from relevance to the best bands of yesteryear, this episode of The Rutabaga has it all, tackling tough subjects on everybody's mind with our signature brand of sardonic wit and gross overconfidence. Monday's best forty minutes lives on 88.9 The Bridge
One take? Check Forty minutes long? Check Lively, energetic, funny, free-flowing foolishness? Check From Marvel superfans to Shakespeare to battery storage, this Rutabaga episode has it all! Original air date 4.25.22
Click to find out what Justin Bieber peed on!! Also discussed is staking out others' houses, the reality of living out of a car, poor driving, a trivia matchup for the ages, and much, much more
We are just like Meghan Markle. Obligatory fact correction: A little over ten minutes in, we claim that the most approved-of US president is George HW Bush. George W Bush was the most approved-of president in US history, not HW. HW was the father, W was the son. This is because HW kept the Herbert as naming a child Herbert borders on cruelty. We also talk about other stuff, like an odd tradition at our high school, the most expensive burger in baseball, the highest grossing video games, the finer points of local politics, and much, much more.
In this episode, a shorthanded cast claims two band names that no listener can steal from us. We also discuss how to get a free pass to MI's prom, animals running free through Chicago, arguably the best round of trivia since the game's inception, our rivalry with Bellevue, and much, much more.
New York, New York. We talk about it. Also discussed is an odd law in Colorado that was recently repealed, going to school, the identity of Superman, and much more.
The Rutabaga is live! Armed with a new bank of noises and three of the four hosts, Fenway talks some more about jazz and clicks a button. The "What Grinds Your Gears" segment comes back and driving to the coast is discussed, we learn how smart the hosts are (some of them aren't smart) and which movies make the most money, vacuuming outside, solving mysteries, and much, much more.
The Rutabaga debut a new segment, talk about Fenway's trip to Spokane to play jazz, Radiohead, responsible usage of public platforms, some of the lore behind Sunday's Will Smith/Chris Rock incident and some of the potential ways that amends could be made, shark biology, Disney's Tangled, the Rutabaga's very own awards show (which you all should support), our Certified Rutabaga Classics, and Fenway's Band Camp.
In brief: Ever deejayed a set at Lollapalooza? No? That's another thing that money can buy, even though you'll never have enough. John Lennon is dead, Quentin Tarantino movies have a lot of bare feet in them, we're all eighteen now, the Oscars are this weekend, baseball is happening soon, Chicago is a silly place, and McCarthyism would've taken us all in the fifties.
While sitting lazily in first period radio broadcasting Nick, Jackson, and Fenway were told to go live. this is what happened. Real life super heroes exist apparently, like in that movie about kicking donkeys. McLean is not in first period so he's not here.
Ever wondered how monkeys can be owned? Ever wonder what they can do? Were you taught evolution in school? Have you ever wondered about the common perspective on it? Do you think men are stupid? Have you ever wondered what makes someone a connoisseur rather than just a fan? Do you have an opinion about the over-prescription of amphetamines to treat ADHD in young boys by the American healthcare system? Do you gatekeep music? Do you hate music gatekeepers? Do you think eighteen is too young to vote? Have you ever seen Danny DeVito anywhere near Pullman, Washington?
If you answered "yes" to some of these questions and "no" to others, you might learn something from this episode of The Rutabaga. Or, maybe not. Listen and find out!
Robert Pattinson. We tell jokes about him and other people, there's banter and foolishness, pieces about Orwell, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and lots of other assorted miscellany.
In which the full cast of The Rutabaga engage in shouting contests over the path to find the answer to a few different questions that have no answer. Includes debates over the best coming-of-age movies, chairs or windows, and more in the vein as well as reporting on a Florida teacher who asked local authorities to check on something he probably should've kept to himself.
!DISCLAIMER! Any elitism displayed in the episode is not what we actually believe, we just had to make fun of Fenway's hometown. The Rutabaga talk about Fenway's hometown and the fact that Jackson is an adult now. The Among Us theme is played on guitar. Twitter is mentioned. RIP Robin Williams. Someone brings up a robber who escaped via inner tube and we read the full story. We talk about a teacher, just like last week.
We've had a lot of weird teachers in the past, and this is a chronicling of a few of them climaxing in one weirdo from Florida who makes them all look normal. We also talk about Nick's gym habits and some movies.
We're five years old again as the full cast discusses a catastrophic airplane trip, which Sesame Street character we identify with, talking to women on the slopes, and much, much more.
If you saw Season 3 Episode 38, no you didn't. The Rutabaga get back with like 3.5 members (Fenway is in and out of this one due to issues with power) to talk about the almost-biblical floods drenching their hometown, open-access forums exclusively for high school students, the film career of a high-ranking Ukrainian politician, and much, much more.
The Rutabaga remind you all that none of us can ever run for office as well as talking about the Super Bowl, asking YouTubers for autographs, Googling ourselves, camping out in Wal-Mart, Fenway's website fenwayatfenwaymlb.wordpress.com, failed business enterprises, getting accused of dealing drugs, and much, much more.
In a jam-packed episode, The Rutabaga talk about Euphoria, the state of Wordle a month after the craze initially gripped the nation, the continued reverberations of Nick's trip to Everett, Spike Lee, Megamind, PBS' "Jesus: He Lived Among Us" documentary, implicit bias training, modern art and what constitutes art, thinly-veiled innuendos, Your Mom, and much, much more.
Someone training to be a DEA agent isn't as legitimate as everyone may think. Also discussed is Fenway's visit to Central Washington, Nick's journey to Everett (home of Funko Pops and not much else), Lin-Manuel Miranda and high school theatre, where to get the best tacos, shopping with your parents, and much, much more.
In a jam-packed episode, The Rutabaga mourn the death of a comrade in Fenway's pet goldfish, argue about Adam Sandler, complain about being late for school, analyze old films, break down the scope of faerie and pixie rights in today's America, debate how much concert tickets should actually cost, what our plans for February 14th are, and much, much more
Do you believe in angel numbers? 333 appears in this title, and it sure shows up in the content! Fenway's unique relationship to faith is called on in this one, as God appears to silence him many times throughout the recording. We also talk about becoming a relevant name on the BYU campus, which rappers might be featuring as down-ballot candidates running on an NFT-centric platform, and Joe Rogan's place as the captain of the quickly-sinking H.M.S. Spotify.
The Rutabaga talk about how we would arrange ourselves into a four piece rock band, dental foolishness, our fresh takes on classic movies, what we think of Fenway's brother, kidney donation, kissing the homies, how Nick managed to blow a golden opportunity for himself last weekend, and what color Fenway's hair is.
The crew talk about a screwup in Italy, try to fix all the problems in the world, discuss beef they've got with other people, basically end gender inequality, explain issues with How I Met Your Mother, and much more.
The Rutabaga bring the whole cast back for the first time in a few episodes to discuss school dances and the awkwardness inherent to them, American rock band WISER. (FKA Weezer), what is and isn't a condiment, Fortnite's interesting decisions made to garner headlines, driving to Chick-fil-A, monkeys, and much, much more.
Nick hates women confirmed. We talk about James Bond, overseas sperm donations, water towers, Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenenbaums, slandering people via epitaph, and much, much more
We talk about what to do with your bones once you no longer need them, how cancellable Fenway is, Mercer Island High School's recent assembly, British royal family nonsense, and a small-D doctor who left his mark on a few unsuspecting patients. Also discussed is a new way of branding the show that Nick doesn't like, renting a U-Haul, and much, much more.
The Rutabaga get back into it with tales of a band retreat where Nick claimed to be the smartest person in the room (see if you believe him), refueling a motor vehicle, Fenway's interesting opinions on the gender pay gap, and a champion of pee-based healthcare spreading misinformation on an app for old people.
The Rutabaga take on the challenge of putting a teacher on trial, figuring out the difference between Keanu Reeves and some of his contemporaries, report on the US government's attempts to find spiritual solutions to extraterrestrial problems, and much, much more
The Rutabaga head towards the New Year with tons of content, spreading from anecdotes of Christmas to the 12th Amendment and the poems of Emily Dickinson. Students at Mercer Island will also appreciate mentions of the Flag Dudes and our thoughts on them.
Short-handed but not short on jokes, The Rutabaga discuss age without wisdom, 5G and the backwards measures taken to protect against something that isn't a threat, US president George Washington, typing and literacy skills, our monopoly on live student content on 889 The Bridge, and much, much more
The Rutabaga pack a ton into this episode, including but not limited to dodgeball, Star Wars, national parks, F*rtnite, Google Trends and paying Google money, the new Spider-Man, a funky, fresh third segment, another Florida Man, and much, much more.
Using an improv-based trial sketch as an interlude of this fun-packed episode, The Rutabaga advise their audience on the nature of threats and their US rights before directing some (clearly sarcastic) threats to the state of Texas. We don't really hate Texas, but it's funny to dunk on Texas nonetheless. Also discussed is a Christmas trip to Target, getting some odd compliments and affirmations from strangers, alluding to a popular FPS game, classic movies, go-karting on the freeway, and the ludicrous egos of aspiring YouTubers.
Nick is noticeably fighting a cold (perks of at-home recording) while the gang, back at full strength, are debating whether or not being in a high school marching band makes you a loser, talking to strangers, missing school, and more. We also discuss Spotify Wrapped, hypocrisy, being pretentious, and much more.
The Rutabaga look to brighten your spirits after an ugly Seahawks loss with a recap of some of the wacky misadventures from Nick's day job, Mercer Island's famed band program, Fenway's family dinner, furries, spontaneously becoming animals, crocodile sightings, leaving your room, cats versus dogs, applying modern-day morals to historical figures, and much, much more.
The Rutabaga talk Thanksgiving, cars, Fenway's new mic, rating things out of ten, the most dangerous juggling acts, Bingo cards and the show's nature, pills of all sorts, Owen Wilson, the consumerist virus of Black Friday, infighting and taking cheap shots at the dinner table, Airpods, and much, much more.
The Rutabaga run a 40-minute marathon for you where they break down a fix for every economic issue ever, racism and how to heal racial divides forever, gender roles and sexism in the radio industry and society at large, Thanksgiving plans, counting stats, the art of urination, Leonardo DiCaprio, playing Tetris - as well as some other games - at work, trying to start beef with your bosses and coworkers, and other topics you probably shouldn't bring up at Thanksgiving dinner. This one-shot episode is an instant classic, taking shots at everyone from NPR's Sprince Arbogast to the greatest members of Mercer Island's radio program as well as discussing the causes of the 2008 housing crisis (don't worry - if you're our age, we know you're confused too). The Rutabaga is great programming!
Your favorite hosts are all here to discuss civics class misadventures as well as a teacher with his own unique quirks, Nick hitting the DMs of someone he really shouldn't have, a man named Fish, the Fortnite Cinematic Universe and its ever-expanding nature (really? Radiohead?) putting on a voice for the airwaves, gaming during class, things that bring us joy, and much more.
We accidentally spend a lot of time talking about Bob Rivers. We go on to to talk about trading of illegal substances, Red Robin, what you call it when someone's a furry but they're a bird (I know you've been wondering), Nick and Jackson's shared history in seventh grade, and much, much more
In a modern classic, the gang dig up some of the lore behind Fenway's chipped tooth all those episodes ago and how retributions were made while keeping egos intact. Also discussed is calling Nick's mother, attractive anime women, the best superpowers, US military recruiting tactics (happy Veteran's Day!) Latin roots in English, Jackson's tragic backstory, nosebleeds, Chris Pratt, our rivalry with Rice and Shine, fireflies, and much, much more.
The Rutabaga, short Fenway, critique some well-known movies and talk about some other stuff too. Other stuff includes local politics, national politics, American musician Rivers Cuomo, "mid" as a music critique, potential wedding venues, Harry Styles, the nature of the Christian God, and much, much more, all with their own comedic twist.
The gang gets back to it with Dale. Listen to find out about Dale. All hail Dale. Also discussed is Aaron Rodgers, twins, intelligence, Fenway's party habits, and much, much more
The Rutabaga come back in full force with commentary on driving, driving miscues, the nature of unmarked bills, Halloween, Pokemon cards, Ponzi schemes, and what they'd do if they lucked into $87,000 tomorrow. Hilarity and lively debate drench this episode of The Rutabaga, all on 88.9 The Bridge.
In an episode full of banter and foolishness, Fenway learns the true(ish) nature of the origin of Craig. We also talk about Kafka's Metamorphosis and a couple of possible interpretations, eggs, Homer, new dogs and dog naming conventions, dentistry, baseball history, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, The Beatles and the Paul Is Dead conspiracy, Lil Nas X, common tuning and recording tactics, and much, much more.
The Rutabaga debate the Snail Problem for thirty minutes. That's it. We think through what would happen if you were immortal and had a ton of money and there was an immortal snail that was hunting you down. Our high school's mascot is a snail. We also mention Deadpool, Twilight, the nature of pain, MK Ultra, disclaimers, offending people, kickball, a forgotten Ariana Grande scandal, and other fun stuff.
The Rutabaga discuss masks and identity, the start of the Halloween season, the largest pumpkin in the country, famous Bills and Billies and Billys, homecoming shenanigans, Nick's cameo as Shrek, and much, much more.
The Rutabaga discuss Nick's closest brush with a college education, homecoming plans that might be better than Mercer Island High's, a new religion, Fenway's drippy new suit, the rules of wearing hoodies, the process of making hot chocolate (are you milk or water?), some of 88.9 The Bridge's other content as well as a step-by-step tutorial on how to knock the station off the air, rigged awards, the hilarity that ensued when the New York Jets listened to an intern with a lot of concern for the comfort of the players overseas, Seattle history, and much, much more
The Rutabaga talk about crime, crime, and crime. We tell knock-knock jokes, give more unneeded lip service to the Zodiac Killer, and break it up by letting Nick and Fenway talk about miscues in the band program. Also discussed is a North Carolinian who attempted to flee justice with a little bit more than originally bargained for.
The Rutabaga update you on the affairs of the Mercer Island band, talk over each other, look down their noses at the British, lie, cheat, steal, read their wedding vows, debate the logistics of having a second birthday, trillion-dollar coins, perjury, the best drummer in The Beatles, suit-fitting, what real emo consists of (guess who), the correct uses of a Ouija board, Human Shrek, and much, much more. Join us as we gaslightgatekeepgirlboss through a long episode on 88.9 The Bridge!
We all share our artistic visions. Also discussed is band, our award nomination, making YouTube videos, the Dear Evan Hansen remake, fantasy football, the works of Jay-Z, applying to colleges, and whatever else popped into the stream of consciousness
The Rutabaga try to figure out the case of some fictional kidnapped children, talk about the Spielbergian origins of Rick and Morty, put Fenway to sleep multiple times, debate whether or not Adam Sandler is actually funny, and discuss the split of Grimes and Elon Musk
The superior rutabaga members talk about magic, dead fish, children in mirror mazes, and 5th periods eating habits
The Rutabaga kick off their senior year by giving Fenway a history lesson (Zoom school wasn't easy), screaming about communism, talking through the latest gaps in anti-vaxxer logic, comprehending the realities of an infinite video store selling everything the human race has ever recorded, how not to approach the concept of gender, and much, much more.
The Rutabaga share stories from band camp, rabbit-related escapades, vegetarianism, childhood cartoons, public speaker usage, Fenway's backstory, and much, much more.
The Rutabaga stays shorthanded but rolls out a different shorthanded lineup. We complain about the TikTok algorithm, working conditions under the recent heatwaves and the artwork it could inspire, apocalypse logistics, accidentally appropriating skater culture, Halloween, the importance of education, Quicksilver's running ability as affected by his apparel, mankind's humble origins and the details of original sin, advice for young boys starting puberty, and lots of classy, highbrow comedy and slices of life.
The Rutabaga tell a story about collectible popcorn tins and another, unrelated story about marked-up car windows as well as a third, also unrelated story about going into a friend's house. Nick also cements himself as the antagonist of the show and we try to redeem him (it doesn't really work).
In an episode that transcends the boundaries of time, The Rutabaga dunk on One Direction, clown on Android users, talk about the number of states that America has, debate albums vs playlists, discuss the technicalities of Bezos' space flight, think through what movies starring themselves would be like, contemplate taking aux at work, and talk about much, much more
Fenway tells the story of chipping his tooth carrying Nick's possessions in a car too small for the job. We also talk about bedbugs, gatekeeping, boating licenses, Craigslist finds, and much, much more
Nick lets us take a peek at the bars in his notes app and his previously unreleased works are made public for the first time. Maybe DONDA didn't drop but at least we have Nick's work. Also discussed is baseball, washing dishes, Wii Sports Resort, The Sixth Sense starring Bruce Willis, and much, much more
Jackson talks about being high with his family and calls homosexuality "pog", Nick tries to become a drummer, Fenway's ex lost the NBA finals, and we accuse Neil Young of being a gamer as well as revealing Dream's MBTI type. We also talk about the Olympics and President Carter's boycott of the Moscow Games, Zombieland (2009), Pink Floyd's The Dark Side Of The Moon, working at jobs, proper bird care, dog IQ tests, and much, much more
we try our hand at smart comedy (warning: not for stupid people). our attempt at being smart doesn't go so well. it's not very smart. we discuss the origin of man, rick and morty, tarot reading, the rules of holy water and anti-vampire measures you can take, greek tragedy and mythos, the nature of language, what truly defines a karen, entry-level gender theory, the state of nebraska, and much, much more.
The Rutabaga talk about environmentalism, a trip to the beach, Nick's new gig washing dishes, earthquake measurements, the rise in gas prices, the lack of laws in Montana, when it's appropriate to have a midlife crisis, washing out the ocean, and much, much more
We start off by telling funny stories about work and end up talking about true crime. Also, we talk about the beach, baseball, Magic Erasers, boat-related shenanigans, and much more.
Nick takes an inside joke to the public airwaves while the rest of the gang discuss dentistry, what truly makes Seattle famous, Italy, pleasant dreams, accidentally robbing Starbucks, Pixar's Cars, future goals, Agent Cody Banks, and much, much more.
The Rutabaga wax rhapsodic about all the ghosts of prospectors and robber-barons of days long ago, tell the story of a bad Ferris Bueller wannabe, criticize Fenway for his tardiness, theorize about what lies beneath home plate at various ballparks, discuss proper boat-securing techniques, and much, much more.
The Rutabaga bounce their collective singular brain cell about the Cleanfeed session for one of their longer episodes in which they discuss a tier list of famous monkeys, grammar and spelling, who is truly the dumbest Rutabaga member, foolishness at the beach, the effects of melatonin, Flo Rida, alcoholism, where Portugal is, the origins of In N Out, and much, much more
The Rutabaga beat the heat by talking about piracy, dung thievery, government cover-ups, US history, The Sandlot film franchise (yep, there's more than just one!), Eminem, and much, much more
The gang talk about job searching, severe heat, funny wedding experiences, sugar-free gum, the 2012 Facebook IPO, beach days, and reaching a higher spiritual plane in this large chain business.
We talk baseball (to Nick's dismay), Father's Day shenanigans, the Queen of England, the emperor of the United States of America, ordering sushi, and much, much more
We talk about a drug fueled attack squirrel, the success of Kanye, Karl Marx, and Logan Paul as well as the common thread that connects those three names, Fenway's complaints with the way his classes are taught, and Van Halen.
The Rutabaga discuss the limits of all types of superpowers, squid anatomy, Instagram weirdness, The Goonies, Alvin & The Chipmunks, sleep paralysis, and much, much more
The Rutabaga try to remember Sunday school lessons long forgotten and talk about lobster diving, funeral etiquette, going to school after hours, confidence and the Belgian Fire Drill, the dietary habits of whales, and much, much more
The Rutabaga talk about Vietnam (both the country and the war), clout chasing, body swapping and its portrayal across different forms of media, and much, much more.
Jackson attempts to stage a revolution of the people within the 88.9 The Bridge staff, Fenway establishes himself as the show's alpha, we end homophobia, and that's all in just the first sixteen minutes! We then return for a fun game of "Is This Technically A Murder Fantasy Or Is It Cool?", talk about video games, and argue for ten minutes over the logistics of selling nothing
The gang talk about Fenway's sister, how to pronounce "rutabaga", K-pop (despite no one on the show actually knowing anything about K-pop), Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, animal collectives, dreaming big, and much, much more.
Nick hides in the (a?) closet. Also discussed is sushi, the shore club, rabbit populations, old dance teachers on TV, baseball, tiktok, ghosts, nomanative determinism, JoJo Siwa, and much, much more
The gang return to their quick-hitting ways, once again at full strength after a series of absences. They talk about the predictability of John Green novels, eating at Burger King, nihilism in the youth, Fenway's terrible internet connection, how COVID has changed schools, the hippie movement, pretending to be NPR, getting wisdom teeth removed, and much, much more.
We bully each other for 35 minutes. That's it, that's the show. Listen for banter or whatever. Nick comes at Fenway for being illiterate, Jackson comes at McLean for being annoying, Fenway and Nick snipe at each other over names, Jackson gets out pretty much unscathed, Fenway and Nick get bullied for insufficient commitment to the show, and McLean and Nick get in a spitting contest over getting girls.
The Rutabaga share stories from block class, confirm Jackson's catboy status, make fun of Arizona and New York, come up with funny pseudonyms, clown Fenway for missing time, talk about our "rivalry" with Rice and Shine, insult Jackson's entire family tree, and much, much more.
The Rutabaga introduce the cold open as well as a bit of structure into the show. We talk about a lot of things like dating your friend's siblings, the show's new-look logo, being a girlboss, Gwyneth Paltrow, spelling things, The Beatles, macroeconomics, our station rivals, being on Jeopardy, and much, much more
The Rutabaga vote Nick off the show and then attempt to brag about their individual accolades (it doesn't go well). They also talk Mother's Day, ordering food at a restaurant, cuddling with the homies, scary old men, using the patriarchy for personal gain, carrying cash, and much more.
The Rutabaga talk about boxing, bumper cars, safe driving, not ditching school, when it's acceptable to hit on your friends' siblings (it isn't), jokes we legally aren't allowed to finish, being walked in on, and much, much more
The Rutabaga talk about some of the worst-laid plans of mice and men, what constitutes a country, the pros and cons of educating the youth, The Weeknd, the weekend, slipping jokes past the live audience, Seattle's very own superhero, and much, much more
Mario Kart in real life. Also discussed is reading, the failures of the US public education system, band, and much more
Nick and Fenway get into some petty squabbles over seating arrangements, the complaint segment comes back under a new name, Fenway neglects to think before he speaks, and the gang discuss other shenanigans. Also discussed is the Enlightenment Period, the Josh Battle, participation-based classes, the radio station's leadership, minor technicalities, baseball, parking lot mayhem, and much, much more.
The gang discuss names, gender reveal parties, hyperpop, Fenway's status as a closet boomer, and much, much more
Nick complains about his hatred for a certain type of cookie. The gang also talk Fox News, their return to school, Nick's rapidly declining mental state, Parks and Rec, and a make-believe Aussie cowboy with a non traditional method of horse-riding
The Rutabaga tear each other to pieces as they discuss countries, ex girlfriends, the French, fear of nonexistent monsters, Jackson's ancestry, YouTubers, misuse of admin powers, and a fresh, new intro and outro.
The gang talk about quite a bit this week as Nick returns from vacation to discuss Eminem, Michael Cera, Discord, first date ideas, bad driving, Julius Caesar, Reddit, a show member's cringeworthy old social media account from over five years ago, and tons more.
The gang add Jackson back to the staff and talk about Prince Phillip, the Star Wars prequels, the Vietnam War, Crash Course, Canada, airplanes, and much, much more.
The last two remaining members of The Ruabaga discuss teeth, hot mics, reading, spelling, Easter shenanigans, having a party with your parents out, shapeshifting, and much, much more
The gang play trivia, talk about the mafia, play Pogostuck, and do much more cool stuff!
In a fun-filled episode featuring the show's second use of the parenthetical title this month (someone stop McLean seriously), the gang talk maritime madness in the Suez as well as breaking down fast food, Monty Python, Tesla, and much, much more
The gang try to remember the plot to some classic movies, some of which they may or may not have actually seen. They also discuss gaslighting, elephants, and the origins of emo (started with Rites of Spring in DC in '88, there were four waves. Yes, MCR is an emo band for three albums, Danger Days is a scene release).
The Rutabaga churn out a classic, fun-filled episode wherein Jackson dreams of hell, Fenway's family get into weird car-related escapades, and Nick shares tales of questionable things shared in Zoom school. Also discussed is rhotic vs non-rhotic accents, poorly fixing audio settings, American rock band My Chemical Romance, manipulating Fenway, and the origins of gasoline.
The four members reunite once more to talk about Joe Biden's unusual role in Jackson's subconscious, when racism is okay, the Bible, mirror realities, Dead Kennedys, NFL football, and much, much more
The gang try and work out who is the real talent of the show, make fun of Fenway for not knowing who Jimi Hendrix is, and put Fenway on a scale with three other celebrities. Also discussed is sausage and AP US History.
Nick and Fenway scream at each other about not being able to go to a food truck, McLean makes a bunch of power grabs, and Jackson somewhat does his job. The gang discuss Dream, dreams, Nicki Minaj, birthdays, and tons of other stuff
The Rutabaga celebrate International Women's Day by talking about women, bunny suit crime, Starbucks, Minecraft, getting taken off the air, and much, much more
In a chaotic, fun-filled episode, The Rutabaga talk about hosting a talent show, getting scammed out of a Golden Microphone for a third straight year, Adam Sandler, pot, Eminem, a robbery for snack foods, Taco Bell, Sonic, Dave and Buster's, NBA icon James Harden, and much, much more
The squad discuss dinner, the Star Wars prequels, teachers, Machiavelli, a couple that missed some important lessons early on, and much, much more
The Rutabaga talk about school, argue about school, going to the grocery store, being smart as a child, and introducing the show.
With the whole gang back together, a fake Obama is discussed as well as guitar songs, a teacher Nick has a certain distaste for, cutting pizza, a British band that isn't The Beatles, Jackson's voyage to both the hipster and gunslinger parts of Arizona, and much, much more.
In this episode, the gang talk about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, their future, proposing marriage to multiple people, elementary school, and much, much more.
The gang talk about what made Fenway late to recording, escapades in the snow, the breakdown of Western society at large, Sigmund Freud, and much, much more
The gang talk about going to Ikea, the origins of Jesus, evolutionary biology, mermaids, causing car crashes, the origins of life and the universe, and Amazon
The Rutabaga discuss laws in Nevada, the cinematic classic Bonkers (2019) dir. Nick Neyhart, Super Bowl Sunday, winning the lottery, playing the lottery, and much, much more.
The gang discuss everything from ex-girlfriends to songwriting to gaslighting to the fact that most people only have a really vague understanding of what gaslighting is. Also, we make some poop jokes and promote other shows occasionally.
The Rutabaga talk about history, Fenway's failings in geography, hamburgers, well-intentioned liberal activism that tends to go the other way, video game references, Nick's dog, and threatening to leave the show
The gang discuss David Bowie, being a billionaire, opening a food truck, playing video games on the radio, talking over each other, OutKast, and much, much more
The gang celebrate putting a hundred episodes here to Spotify! Also discussed is pick-me girls, celebrity crushes, fanfiction, the rules of Four Square, and much, much more.
The gang just tell you all our passwords. Also discussed is the ethics of using Ouija boards, referencing The Beatles, band, some date stories, and impersonating a police officer
The gang kick off Finals Week by talking about Hotel California, dreams, crimes committed in a parking lot, building forts in Wal-Mart, a vibe check taken by the Catholic church, fighting a cowboy in a Target, and much, much more
Half of The Rutabaga goes missing!! Nick also talks over what would've been a great musical performance and talks about a different kind of bitcoin miner with McLean
Jackson takes a personal day while Fenway talks about lemons and McLean challenges Nick to sing their intro of olden times. McLean's pirate fantasy was also interrupted by Nick reporting the true shape of the earth. Also discussed is committing crimes, promoting other shows, and the NSA watching us through our phones.
The gang break down the issues at the forefront of the news: the motivations of hot cheeto girls and other related characters. Also discussed are the works of Immanuel Kant, psychopathy, band kids, manic pixie dream girls, and McLean's monarch status
Fenway discovers time travel as the rest of the gang debate things like what would happen if they discovered time travel, strawberries on pizza, Hank and John Green, and the tumblr renaissance.
The Rutabaga ring in the new year by talking about a guy who tunnels over to the house of his lover using a spoon. Also discussed is other topics.
The Rutabaga talk about the meth users who lived next to Jackson, Pixar's new movie Soul, area codes, former US president George H. W. Bush, and the iPhones vs Androids debate
The cast of The Rutabaga take a bit of time to wish all their listeners a happy holiday season and also talk about snowy nonsense, like a funny interaction with a mall santa and a funnier story involving shooting your eye out.
The guys talk about if they were the Beatles again, Weezer, a strange dream, communism, knocking the station off the air, the Church of Latter-Day Saints, and frappuccinos.
Title just about says it all. We love our clickbait titles here but he really did try and stab her. We also talk about band, nosebleeds, driving dogs, fighting the library system, and much, much more
The Rutabaga talk about bullying each other, Jackson's family, the UK, Fenway's gambling addiction, and much, much more.
The Rutabaga discuss the iCarly reboot, ghosts, school nurses and counselors, the TV miniseries Roots and much more
The Rutabaga cover a lot this week, including murders, more talking about the Christian faith, near death experiences, McLean's authoritarian tendencies, a bit of Jackson's backstory as well as more of Fenway's, and where Fall Out Boy stand in the tier list of all-time pop punk artists
We attempt to teach you history without the aid of John or Hank Green and it goes..... well, listen to find out. Also discussed is Christmas music, 80s movies, David Bowie, The 5th Wave (2014), toxic masculinity, and starting our own Christian church with legally-obtained Jesus bread.
In a throwback to an unheralded episode of last December, The Rutabaga jeer as one of their members bleeds out in the middle of doing the show! Also discussed is idol worship, the afterlife, Owen Wilson, and Hotel California
Just like at the Thanksgiving dinner table, Nick and McLean debate modern economics, the ethics of billionaires, and the value of labor while Fenway and Jackson share stories of Thanksgivings where it was BetterTM. Tons of fun for the whole family!!
The Rutabaga talk about tacos, regional silliness, movie franchises, superheroes, and much, much more.
Nick, Jackson, McLean, and Fenway argue over pointless things like elementary schools, Slim Jims, alternate educational plans, Radiohead, what's funny, and much, much more
The Rutabaga talk about Jackson's personal life, try and take a guess at who their fanbase is, argue over sandwich politics, and scream.
The Rutabaga try and find out what Victoria's Secret is by calling the store with a movie pitch. Also discussed is Timothee Chalamet, Will Ferrell, and the best holiday movies.
The Rutabaga talk about baseball, Olive Garden, OJ Simpson, and much more. We also address the no rumors and Nick and McLean get in a good old-fashioned spitting contest.
The Rutabaga break down their worst experiences making fast food, who on the show is the best, Pink Floyd, Fenway's past, what they would do with mugshots, Leonardo da Vinki, and Shakespeare
The Rutabaga's oppressive FCC overlords prevent them from talking about the US elections, so instead they talk about The Beatles, which are the best US states, ex girlfriends, and much, much more.
The Rutabaga celebrate Jackson's return by talking about Halloween, the Great Depression, Halloween, politics, Halloween, Watchmen, Halloween, pumpkin patches, Halloween, Batman, and Halloween.
The Rutabaga talk about getting rejected, cards, Fenway's origin story in the not-so-rich parts of Washington, gay stuff, straight stuff, walking into the wrong bathroom, and how not to commit crimes
Fenway shares his secret exploit of the McDonald's menu to get twice the meat you normally would. Also discussed is hard jobs, yearbooks, the US presidential debates, Dreamworks' Megamind (2010), and Phineas and Ferb.
The Rutabaga (minus Jackson, for personal issues) break down the evils of big tech and how evil it is. Also discussed is the FCC and its rules
Nick, Jackson, McLean and Fenway revert back to the intro that got them nominated for their first Golden Mic award before they successfully trick Fenway into believing a falsehood about Forrest Gump.
The Rutabaga discuss 100 gecs, Ronald Regan, Minecraft YouTubers, an oddly specific shared generational experience, online school and it's challenges, and crossing the line.
The Rutabaga celebrate Homecoming Weekend by talking about things in Fenway's basement. That's all we do on the show. Fenway goes into his basement and we talk about what's there. That's it
The Rutabaga talk about turning out the lights at the worst possible moments, a bathroom that's actually two rooms, formality in academia, European rivalries, racism, and cereal.
We explain all of our jokes for 25 minutes and then tell a story about someone keeping wild stuff in the fridge. Also discussed is Wes Anderson, the US president, what you can and can't do on the radio, and Jackson's adventures in the green room of the radio station.
The Rutabaga tell stories of NBA star Tyler Herro, Irish legend Stingy Jack, an interview with a comedian gone horribly wrong, American rock band My Chemical Romance and the FBI watchlist, Jared From Subway, and 45th US president Donald Trump
On this episode of the Rutabaga we learn about Jackson's obsession with magic and Doctor Who, Fenway's Subway order and how Fenway and our school's principal are in The Hobbit.
The Rutabaga reach a stack of episodes! In this one we talk about baby names, Ed Sheeran, a political board game, the one brain cell orbiting Fenway's brain, whether or not folk punk sucks, the Travis Scott burger, and absolutely no news
The Rutabaga cycle through a lot of topics today, talking about Canadian geography, Stranger Things, McLean's relationships, how bad Nick and Jackson want McLean and Fenway gone, Among Us, Tik Tok, Dungeons and Dragons, human statistics, and existentialist theory.
The gang talk about who on the show has the worst Main Character Syndrome, the real meaning of the pop song WAP and whether it's good or bad, Scott Pilgrim vs the World, big news from Jackson, Among Us, and some of today's rappers with good rap names
The Rutabaga's four hosts are now all back in school, and boy oh boy do they have stories to tell. McLean tells the story of a man who shouldn't have ever gotten a microphone, Nick tells of a freshman who won't answer even the most basic of questions, and Jackson spews propaganda. Fenway is also there and he does stuff
The Rutabaga kick off Season Three by bashing McLean mercilessly and then demanding rights for Fenway. Speaking of, sign this: http://chng.it/LHLSrqZgqF Also, what are your suggestions for the Season Three intro? DM us @theonlyrutabagas on Instagram
In the Season Two finale, the gang bring Emma back and discuss Mexican food, stories from online school, how to flirt without the object of your affections getting a restraining order, and how old is too old to be dating.
The gang talk about the closest thing Mercer Island's student body has to a celebrity, a man who amassed 11 million views on a YouTube video. We also dig up Fenway's past rejections, including a date that many of his friends watched him strike out on, and being the last man cut from Mercer Island's baseball team
In this episode, McLean debates leaving the show and the gang talk about Fenway's dog and grandma, the title of last episode, a sudden rush of people misusing hand sanitizer, McLean's mental health, and Jackson's similarities to Tyler, The Creator.
In today's episode, Fenway says one sentence and the rest of the gang talk about Ferris Bueller, murder, a suspicious phone call, the new Mercer Island High School schedules, Jackson's foul mouth, and an analysis over which Star Wars characters were the most emo. This episode is good, we think
In this one, McLean shares big news while the rest bicker about bears, Discord, driving tests, what a country is, who would win in a hypothetical debate, and Lost. (Warning: the episode starts off a bit loud, so maybe turn your volume down until about 1:15 in the episode if you use headphones)
Tensions run high as the full cast of The Rutabaga get back together to talk about TV shows, the president, counterfeit money, McDonalds, and Fenway's cousin who looks to be on the fast track to YouTube stardom.
Nick talks about getting lost while mountain biking. Also discussed is credit cards, the death of the traditional robbery, unethical corporate practices, and how the show could possibly become a household name with only 38 dollars US in its budget. (seriously, if y'all have any ideas you can DM us on instagram @theonlyrutabagas or on twitter at the same name, please help)
The Rutabaga get Jackson back and talk about movies, Fenway's flight from the government over Tik Tok concerns, Jackson's near-miss at a genius-level IQ test, the godlike powers of editing that McLean has, and much, much more.
Celebrating 500 listeners and 50 downloads, The Rutabaga have an unplanned two-man show with Jackson and Fenway both.... away. Nick and McLean keep the show going by tearing a Washington area high school to bits, talking about masks, possibly introducing a new name for the show, and much, much more
In the fiftieth episode, The Rutabaga try and bring down the curtain surrounding the American government. Also discussed is Tik Tok, McDonalds, a Freaky Friday-esque body switching hypothetical, and even more of Fenway's home life.
Tensions are high between members of The Rutabaga as we discuss baseball, TV shows, Fenway's rejection in kindergarten, guitars, pretentious indie boys, TikTok, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and a Norweigan couple feeling misguided hate for the Confederacy due to the similarities of the two flags.
In a long episode to make up for missing Friday, the gang talk about toilets, bananas, evolution, Ant-Man, straight boy Tik Tok humor, and other things. Not once in the entire show do we miss.
Jackson's return pushes McLean into an odd scenario. Also discussed is which Beatle every member is, whether pie is a snack, Home Alone, furries, and peeing in a Verizon store
Emma reprises her role as the show's punching bag and a blonde member of the show who hasn't been featured in many episodes makes a comeback to discuss Red Robin, making out with someone younger than you (but not by much), what makes someone a dumb blonde, church, and much, much more.
The Rutabaga look to follow last week's bullying sesh by talking about YouTube sponsorship, driving, emails, guitars, and a weird accessory that Americans were slapping onto the back of their trucks. PS - Not affiliated with the real show Car Talk in any way, just a funny title
The Rutabaga add Emma to their cast for this episode, a cheerleader who has history with a former host. They discuss what your attitude towards social distancing says about your character, Disney, cars, music, Parks and Rec, and a urolangic baker from France (we beg of you- don't Google that word, just listen to the show).
The Rutabaga stay with what's working as their attempts to get a guest on the show fall through. However, they fill the air by talking about a filmmaker's comedically interesting take on Jesus that is unique if nothing else, a scam where Nick's grandma would have to pay McLean, cheerleaders, giant teddy bears, and another time Fenway was painfully shot down by a girl.
Fenway returns from his vacation to the great beyond and returns with tales of cacti, a pizza restaurant, getting shot down by someone with whom the stars seemed to be aligning, and the non-traditional methods Florida is using to stop the spread of the coronavirus
The hosts finish off the month of June by talking about McLean's driving, the Memphis Bass Pro Shop's pyramid and where it ranks among the best monuments in the US, what you can and can't send through the mail, the growing habits of cacti, and young Nick's experiences with a glow stick.
The hosts keep it going with Fenway in Arizona, breaking down summer school, Mario Kart, the US postal service, and a mishap in Germany. Also discussed is the SeaFair hydros and what the gang would do if they happened upon billions of dollars.
In another summer episode of the Rutabaga, the hosts break down Nick's addiction, Community (no spoilers), the bromance between Netflix and Nickelodeon, The Last Of Us (don't worry- no spoilers for either part, it's safe to listen), Grey Poupon mustard, and a Brit who's attempted robbery went very wrong.
The Rutabaga look to finish off their school year (don't worry, they'll continue on all podcast platforms through the summer) by teaching its audience how exactly to get your local dump to give you money, Vine vs Tik Tok, middle school, and a Cambodian with unusual ideas of what lawn decor should be.
For one of the last Rutabaga episodes of the school year, the gang discuss Disney, Fenway's odd talent for claw machine games, what's really in Nick's head, and an Eastern figure who's confidence backfired on him. Also, one of the members steals powder and sniffs it.
The Rutabaga send off our seniors of the class of 2020 by talking about health food, a story from Fenway's and McLean's weekends, Lego Ninjago, and the best senior prank idea you'll ever hear. PS- What do you think of the show? DM us on Instagram @theonlyrutabagas or on Twitter @TheOnlyRutabagas
The Rutabaga, on their fourth take of the day, drag McLean's name through the mud for twenty minutes. Also discussed is cars, postmodern comedy, go kart racing, Nerf blasters, piracy, and a weird dress code.
The Rutabaga close out their prosperous month of May and enter Pride Month by talking about jeans, Babe Ruth, movies, a disaster at Nick's place, and a Michigan resident who was really unhappy with staying at home while all his friends hung out at the hospital
The Rutabaga replace Jackson with another, hotter blonde from further out of state when McLean's girlfriend joins the fun to discuss pop culture, Lord of the Flies, what Alaska is for, and the chronicles of a Rutabaga veteran's mountain hideout. PS- What did you think of the show? We need your feedback, hit us up @theonlyrutabagas on Instagram or @TheOnlyRutabaga on Twitter
The Rutabaga keeps it going and celebrates both 200 total listeners and it's most successful month yet! McLean breaks down all the weirdness that is online driver's ed (despite not actually being enrolled himself) and shares moments from his past as a middle-school champion wrestler and all the scars and stories that came aside. Also discussed is height, what would happen if the gang were in a horror movie, sports, and a certain Russian nurse who's creative solutions in the workplace had a funny side effect
The hosts of the Rutabaga celebrate their 30th episode by doing what they do best: making fun of Fenway and then Florida. Also discussed are Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Cinderella's physics- defying slipper, Fenway's vampirical tendencies, the state of the economy, and a Floridian who turns Bass Pro Shops into his own personal water park.
The Rutabaga kicks off another week by talking about the coronavirus' similarities to a certain fictional ailment. Also discussed are the gang's experiences with aggressive religious recruiters, sleepaway camps, space, and a certain preist's inventive way to get holy water to the people at his social distancing church service. PS- We were wrong, the sixth amendment isn't freedom of press, it's the right to a trial
The Rutabaga keep at it with more stories of Fenway's life, including a strange encounter with one of his hometown's homeless men, a taco truck that slapped more than words could ever say, and the time he got too close for comfort to a drug ring at the ripe age of five. Also discussed are Fortnite, Winnebagos, McLean's experiences on the Eastern Seaboard, yet another presidential campaign, and a certain politician's nontraditional methods of combating the powers of the devil. INTRO SONG: uses the the song Don't Bring Me Down-Electric Light Orchestra
In yet another Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring episode of The Rutabaga, the hosts go for a complete balls-to-the-wall effort to ridicule Fenway (poor kid) about what happened when he got a girlfriend. We also bring in a guest to contribute to the slander by the name of Brooklyn, a relative of Fenway's who made her first guest appearance on the show. Also discussed is Georgia, a state where news occurs. Keep listening for foolishness and stupidity, twice a week. PS- We now welcome the Apple Podcast audience.
In another Rutabaga episode while we're on lockdown, Nick gives attention to his dog while the hosts talk about board games, dog breeds, the Mona Lisa, and a Californian with a unique drinking problem
Since the computer that Jackson built is still broken (gee I wonder why), the three inferior Rutabagas get another backup-quarterback chance in the spotlight. Topics discussed include sports, our one subscriber, the Rutabaga's rapid spread of influence throughtout the British commonwealth, 19th century philosopher Sigmund Freud, and a bunch of clout-chasers who made headlines because they chased one funky trend.
In a super long episode of The Rutabaga, everyone minus Jackson roasts the heck out of each other under the guise of niceness. Also discussed are McDonalds, comedians, guitars, mild slander, and a Florida native who stole far less than he bargained for
In another stay at home iteration of The Rutabaga, the four (and later three) hosts break down how to get out of tickets, commit mild arson, rage against the FCC, bring weapons into a Taco Bell, and talk about... squares? Completely unrelated to this, we introduce the disclaimer segment where we urge all of our listeners not to commit the crimes discussed in our show
In another stay at home Rutabaga, the four hosts talk about dogs, TV shows, Fenway's non traditional family dynamics, and a certain six-time Super Bowl winner's brush with the law in Florida.
Jackson shaves his head while Nick, Fenway, and McLean talk about pop culture, a listener from Japan, and protests against social distancing.the rutabaga needs an intro song if you want to help us email theerutabaga@gmail.com.
In another stay-home version of The Rutabaga, the four hosts churn out eighteen minutes of garbage content to kick off the episode and then really turn it on down the stretch. Topics discussed include trampoline usage, the Nintendo Switch, SEGA, and Nick's 100% sober trip to another dimension after his internet goes out. BONUS CONTENT: mild borderline slander of two celebrities who may or may not have murdered their spouses
After a devastating robbery at the hands of a rival station, The Rutabaga, minus Nick, attempts to reconcile with their loss by being Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring. Topics discussed include the 3rd Amendment, Canada's moose and bear army, who's who when it comes to the Rutabaga slogan, the Mandalorian, a plant, and golf with Obama.
After an unfortunate cancellation of the New York trip due to the coronavirus, the Rutabagas, defeated, try to exude some of that Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring energy despite the low moods. Topics discussed include Jupiter and the explosion of it, another new Presidential Campaign plan, H-E-double-hockey-sticks, and a unlicensed dentist just trying to fill some cavities.
The week before the fated New York trip, the Rutabaga busts out some Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring to help solidify their chance to win an award. Topics discussed include Obama, Jake Paul, The Simpsons, music, and a robbery involving rubber chickens.
Breaking the triple digits on Spotify listeners, the Rutabaga celebrates with that same old Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring style that they so adore. Topics discussed include cleanliness (it is, in fact, next to godliness), Hot Wheels and other childhood toys, and a man who decided he wasn't getting enough attention at the hospital. They also do some ASMR to annoy Fenway.
Returning from break, The Rutabagas strive to regain that Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring energy they excrete so flawlessly. Topics discussed include Fenway's parents, half-dates, an old man who decided to join the NHL for some giggles, and a baseball movie in which a plethora of bat-boys die.
On Valentines day, the two Rutabagas with girlfriends attempt to kick out the lonely ones, resulting in the same Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring shenanigans as usual. Topics discussed include a scientific conversation between Jackson and Nick, banned schoolyard games, and a Wendy's employee who felt a little stinky.
With Fenway returned, The Rutabaga also returns to its normal Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring state. They discuss what kind of dog breeds they'd be, a man who used the police as if they were Tinder, and the all important Zodiac signs, which totally matter and effect your personality.
The hosts, missing Fenway, are brought down to a primal state in which they argue about horse jokes for 20 minutes, and really emphasize that Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring. Other topics include McLean's suspicious hand-to-ear habit, police bribery with a hamburger, and Levi Strauss.
The Rutabaga is back with a Monday show, which marks tenth episode uploaded to Transistor/Spotify. They discuss where Kansas City is, being named after a street, the Superbowl, Chad P.2, and a battle for the ages... over shrimp...? More, Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring.
The Rutabaga returns after a series of Mondays off and Friday complications, and keep up that Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring. Discussed topics include TOLO alternatives, ridiculously long T-Shirts, Scott Pilgrim, the British Police's side hustle, and a conspiracy sure to rattle your vocal chords.
In this special episode of the Rutabaga, hosts, Nick, Jackson, McLean, and Fenway takes advantage of long finals week periods and do a live show! It's extra long, so it must be extra Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring... right? Wrong. Topics discussed include motivational speeches, first class rabbits, and more. Disclaimer: Loads of anger and unprofessional mistakes made.
Hosts Nick, Jackson, McLean, and Fenway take a break from pure comedy and incorporate some political developments, breaking down monopolies in the United States, and our own ideal society. Also, the gang reminds you to have a happy MLK day, and that we'll be taking a week off but will return on Jan 27
The Rutabagas have intellectual debates about why the sun and moon are the same size from Earth, despite not being that way in reality, and the only explanation is that a simulation is controlling the world. Also discussed are Steve Carrel, Eleanor Roosevelt, and a tortoise with roots in evil.
The Rutabaga returns in the new decade, and they still stayed Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring. In this episode The Rutabagas explore weaponized Nerf guns, a beautiful friendship between man and bird, and the most epic individual to ever breathe air, other than Gene Simmons of course.
On the last Rutabaga Episode until the first Monday of the new year, the gang talks about not talking about religion, Johnny Cash, the smell of KFC, and reveals shockingly underwhelming New Year's Resolutions. Still Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring, The Rutabagas will return next year.
The Rutabaga debate the best Star Wars movie, and everyone is wrong, especially McLean and Fenway. Other topics include "What Does The Fox Say", Lego's, a Canadian alligator, as well as McLean's bizarre adventure with the foreign Albertson's employee in his trusty red PT Cruiser with flame decals.
On Friday the 13th, The Rutabaga's neglect to mention its Friday the 13th. and instead spend nearly half the show promoting their own website, crafted by Jackson, and the rest critiquing McLean's homework about Napoleon, Fenway's 90% literacy, Napoleon Dynamite, and... pregnancy cravings? Also we got nominated for Best Comedy Show by the IBS Golden Microphones, so that's a thing.
On the first Rutabaga episode uploaded to Spotify and Podcasts after switching from Soundcloud, our intrepid hosts Nick, Jackson, Fenway, and McLean get Loud, Annoying, Fun, and Boring. A show on 88.9 fm KMIH, a student-led radio station from Mercer Island, Washington STATE.