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CounterCultureWISE

CounterCultureWISE

In the clown world we"re navigating today, it"s time to go counter-culture AND counter-clockwise — or CounterCultureWISE! Join hosts Jim & Mélanie for a variety show that offers upbeat news, long-form interviews with interesting people, differing takes on politics and current events, plus parodies and spoofs using their anthropomorphized pets.

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148:40

Didi West

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/06/26

Tonight on CounterCultureWISE, we are proud to present our interview with singer, author, actress and podcast host Didi West. We will be discussing her book and podcast BROKEN LIMELIGHT, and chat about her upcoming L.A .gig opening for a legendary metal band. Which one? Tune in to find out!

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153:58

7th Annual Father's Day Special (w/ guest Dan Biegler)

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/06/19

Tonight, we interview the wonderful Dan Biegler about his book, THROUGH FIELDS AND FIRE, chronicling his spiritual journey from his youth, to his participation in Operation Desert Storm, and beyond. We will also see if Max follows through on his promise not to hijack the show for Father's Day as we share News of the Weird and Wonderful, current events, and more.

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124:11

We've got him now!

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/06/12

For what seems to be the 500th time, Trump finds himself in legal trouble for something Joe Biden did. We will dissect Yet Another Legal Scandal. But there's more! A new Slumlord University sketch (based on what went down last weekend), Holy Crap, Weird and Wonderful.

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131:26

CCW Celebrates Pride

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/06/05

We celebrate the beginning of Pride Month by ignoring it, besides, we have lots of other, more interesting stuff to talk about! All your favorite segments, a discussion on DeSantis vs. Trump, Jim's battle with a CPAP machine, and a lot more.

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120:47

Better Than...

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/05/29

Tonight we go over some fun new science, play a round of "Is it Racist?" and discuss why we can't have nice things. We honor the late, great Tina Turner and wrap it all up with a lovely tear-jerker or two, all while visiting family in Houston. Look, ma, no hands!

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156:39

Interview with breakthrough coach Marnye Moore

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/05/22

Tonight we have a great interview with Marnye Moore you won't want to miss. Plus Chuck gives us Holy Crap, and we give you multiple reasons why we can't have nice things. And you will not want to miss the Saga of the Freezer.

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135:22

Moms Rock!

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/05/15

Tonight, we talk about Donald Trump's mother of a town hall, A couple of cases of bad mothering, and some Mother Freaking Wonderful Stories. Plus, a Tale of Modern (Mothering) Horror, New Abnormal, and tons more!

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129:04

Rights On

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/05/08

Tonight we don't talk about the King's Coronation...okay, just a little. Stupidity in Minnesota and elsewhere, News of the Weird and Wonderful, Why We Can't have nice things, and more.

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138:16

Tuck and Cover

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/05/01

We’ll talk about the fake news shakedown, a wheezing old man’s run for re-election, and the loss of Jerry Springer, plus News of the Weird & Wonderful, a special interview to the Max, and a bonus round of Florida Man!

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136:56

CAN we please stop?

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/04/24

Tonight, we talk more about the latest on the Bud Light Controversy, Pete Buttigieg’s plan to improve auto safety, and Alec Baldwin being, at least for now, exonerated for his crappy marksmanship. This, and so much more. Strap in.

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136:06

CCW's 300th Episode

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/04/17

Six years and 300 episodes later, we’re still crazy enough to do this every Sunday. We revisit where and how it all started, some of our best interviews, our favorite parodies and funniest commercials.

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123:05

Risen, Indeed!

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/04/10

Tonight, we celebrate the event that changed the world forever. But, worry not — we will also have all the segments you know and love, including a brand new Holy Crap segment. Let's do this!

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121:30

No Foolin'

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/04/03

Tonight, we discuss the Trump Indictment and the Nashville shooting. On a lighter note, we have News of the Weird and Wonderful, Florida Man, and so much more!

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146:12

Extra Science-y

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/03/27

We’re blinding you with science! We have stories tonight about cutting-edge technologies that will improve our lives in unexpected ways. If that’s not enough, we have the return of Poetry Corner, a visit with Ol’ Basement Joe, and of course, Chuck gives us the Latest on the Not-So-Greatest. All this, and so much more!

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127:46

Bailed Again

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/03/20

Nothing to see here-just more bank failures, more railroad track failures, more government failures...you get the idea. Let's try to have fun with this, all right? Chuck gives us the latest hard-to-believe news, The White House Press Secretary finally tells it like it is, and so, so much more!

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34:56

TImeshare Nightmares Part 3, Apparently

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/03/13

Getting booted from the system multiple times in one night makes us look REALLY professional.

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21:09

Timeshare Nightmares Part 2

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/03/13

In part two, We go into the Timeshare nightmares, as promised! We'll wrap up the night with a "I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying" story of the Wonderfuller.

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63:30

Timeshare Nightmares

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/03/13

Tonight we face the nightmare that is the timeshare presentation, check in with Chuck on the goings-on in the world, rail against the nonsense that is daylight saving, and share some heartwarming stories to balance it all out.

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115:55

Remember the Alamo!

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/03/06

Tonight, we remember the Alamo, check in with News of the Weird and Wonderful, and finish our 3-part interview with our returning guest Naresh Vissa.

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153:24

It's OK to be Orange

CounterCultureWISE ·

2023/02/27

Tonight we review what went down with Scott Adams, besides his readership. Aaliyah reports on the Ohio train wreck, Chuck gives us Holy Crap, and we continue one of the most important interviews we have ever done,"COVID In Review with Naresh Vissa, Part Two" Join us!!

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