The Banana Boyz are joined by Journalist & Writer Sam Smart to talk about Saint Guinefort, a folk saint who wasn't even human - she was a GREYHOUND. Animals & Religion are two fun topics that go great together! SOURCES Quick Look 1 Min Video Summary of the Legend of Saint Guinefort from Manic Minutes 5 Min Video Summary of the Legend of Saint Guine…

He railed against Fascism both outside and inside America. He was a New Deal Democrat til the bitter end. He even ran for President under a Third Party! The Banana Boys dig into the life of Henry A. Wallace - the quintessential "American Progressive". Part 1 of 2. WRITTEN SOURCES "Uncommon Man" (New Yorker Profile, 2013) "Where Are They Now? Henry …

New Deal Democrat, Farmer, Vice President, and Third Party Candidate. The Banana Boys dig into the life of Henry A. Wallace - the quintessential "American Progressive". Part 1 of 2. WRITTEN SOURCES "Uncommon Man" (New Yorker Profile, 2013) "Where Are They Now? Henry Agard Wallace" (New Yorker, 1960) “The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party” …

The Banana Boyz dig into the Lilienthal Brothers, Otto and Gustav, who technically flew before (or maybe at the same time) as the Wright Brothers. - SOURCES: Otto Lilienthal on Wikipedia Gustav Lilienthal on Wikipedia "Forefathers of Flight" from the National Air and Space Museum Images of Otto Lilienthal's Glider from the National Air and Space Mu…

The Banana Boyz drop their usual hard evidence and strict citations to talk about their many feelings... about cover songs! Each Banana Boy has a cover and its original for the whole group to contrast & compare. Songs from this episode: - Joe - "Astronomy" by Blue Oyster Cult, covered by Metallica Craig - "Electioneering" by Radiohead, covered by E…

The Banana Boyz drop their usual hard evidence and strict citations to talk about their many feelings... about cover songs! Each Banana Boy has a cover and its original for the whole group to contrast & compare. Songs from this episode: - Joe - "Queen Victoria" by Leonard Cohen, covered by Geoff Berner Craig - "Pursuit of Happiness" by Kid Cudi, co…

The Banana Boyz drop their usual hard evidence and strict citations to talk about their many feelings... about cover songs! Each Banana Boy has a cover and its original for the whole group to contrast & compare. Songs from this episode: - Joe - "I Am A Rifle" by The Rebel Spell, covered by Propagandhi Craig - "Rich Girl" by Hall & Oates, covered by…

The Banana Boyz dig into Sam Zemurray, the businessman who beat United Fruit at its own game. Hear how Sam earned his nickname "Banana Man" through business savvy, ruthlessness, and a whole lot of government coups. SOURCES The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America's Banana King by Rich Cohen. Picador, 2013. The ousting of the presi…

With Wes and Craig both away, Joe takes the opportunity to pitch you wonderful listeners his plan... to SAVE AMERICA. The Banana Boys will return in July with a full episode.Second Bananas による

The Banana Boyz learn about Stanislav Yevgrafovich Petrov, a lieutenant colonel of the Soviet Air Defence Forces. Petrov was in charge of the Soviet nuclear early-warning system. When it reported that a missile had been launched from the United States, Petrov judged the reports to be a false alarm. He was right. Sources: The Man Who Save The World …

The Banana Boyz touch on the exodus of workers from major urban centres, how it's touched their own lives, what it means, and the implications of it all. SECOND BANANAS NEWS: Brian Jean vs Jason Kenney MAIN ARTICLE: Here’s the income you need to afford rent in major Canadian cities (Globe and Mail Groups you can get involved with: Vancouver Tenants…

The Banana Boyz learn about actor, musician, businessman and philosopher-mogul Terrence Howard and his quest to teach the world about Terryology, his unique formal language of logic. SOURCES Terrence Howard | Wikipedia | IMDB | Instagram | Twitter Domestic Abuse and Assault Allegations Terrence Howard's Dangerous Mind (Rolling Stone - 2015) Terrenc…

Wes learns the other Banana Boyz about Dr. Katalin Kariko, who spent decades researching mRNA, facing setbacks both personal and professional. Despite this, she persevered, and her research made COVID Vaccines possible. Because of her, science is already using mRNA to explore a number of exciting new treatments for a universal coranavirus vaccine, …

The Banana Boyz dig into the Anti-Woodstock that was the Altamont Free Concert. Considered by some "The Day the Music Died", it was a Free Concert put on by The Rolling Stones in Northern California. Wary of cops, they hired The Hells Angels to do security, and last-minute changes to the venue resulted in unsafe stages, bad acid trips & massive ove…

The Banana Boyz revisit one of Joe's favorites, Dillinger Four - a pop-punk band comprised of four beer-swilling, bartending, butt cracking dudes from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and compare their underground success as a "bands' band" to punk rock super stars Green Day! It's really a jumping-off point for a discussion about DIY Punk scenes in North Am…

The Banana Boyz have Ricochet Editor, Organizer, Former Vancouver City Council Candidate & Socialist Dad Derrick O'Keefe on the pod to talk about the life & times of Rosemary Brown; the first Black Woman elected to a Canadian provincial legislature; first Black Woman to serve as Speaker of the House in a provincial legislature, and the first Black …

(EPISODE UPDATED TO FIX AUDIO ISSUE) Assistant director, story artist, and comic artist Tess Eneli Reid brings the truly fascinating world of Bratz Dolls (Second Bananas to reigning Doll Queen Barbie) This episode delves into the sexual & racial politics swirling around the Bratz dolls, their absolute circus clown CEO, and the many times they've le…

Animator, Director & Comic Creator Alexis Sugden talks Cinderella III and other direct-to-video Disney Sequels with the Banana Boyz! Cinderella (The Folk Tale) on Wikipedia Cinderella (The Movie) on IMDB Cinderella III: A Twist In Time on IMDBSecond Bananas による

Part 2 of The Banana Boyz going HAM on the many Second Bananas of Vladimir Ilyich Ulianov, aka V.I. Lenin. Joe - Julius Martov Craig - Leon Trotsky Wes - Joseph StalinSecond Bananas による

To celebrate their 25th episode, The Banana Boyz each took on one of the many Second Bananas of Vladimir Ilyich Ulianov, aka V.I. Lenin. Joe - Julius Martov Craig - Leon Trotsky Wes - Joseph Stalin Part 2 comes out in 2 weeks!Second Bananas による

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Comedian Marta Wesselhoff is on the pod and talking to the Banana Boyz about Marge Simpson. It's a deep dive on Simpsons Lore, our childhoods, and the importance of a straight (wo)man in comedy. Marge Simpson on Wikipedia Julie Kavner on Wikipedia Scenes from the Class Struggle In Springfield on Wikipedia Marge Simpson's Neat Potato Meme…

Two Brave Adventurers Seek To Battle The Witch-Queen in an Epic Struggle of Good vs. Evil. Wizard - Joe Stilwell Warrior - Joe Stilwell Music by IncompetechSecond Bananas による

The Banana Boyz do their first podcast crossover with Beau & Cody from Stud City (The Podcast for Literally Everyone). The subject: Spencer "Spenny" Rice. They discuss his time on Kenny vs. Spenny, his failed attempts to separate himself from Kenny Hotz, and how the show could not exist without him. LINKS: Spencer Rice | IMDB | YouTube Kenny Hotz |…

A musician sees God. Nothing special. CAST Rance Vance - Joe Stilwell Morpheus Wintermute - Wes Walcott G.O.D. - Craig BlanchardSecond Bananas による

It's a two-hander episode as Craig & Joe discuss Yusef Lateef, a jazz musician, Ahmadiyya Muslim, & friend of the legendary saxophonist John Coltrane. Wary of the term "jazz" as a Eurocentric/White Supremacist flattening of the complex & interwoven styles of Afro-American music, Lateef preferred to call the music he made "autophysiopsychic music" -…

As promised, it's the REMIX SKETCH! 100% Stolen from other Second Bananas Sketches (and a couple of regular episodes) Featuring the Voices of: Joe Stilwell Craig Blanchard Wes Walcott Sandeep Hundal Rosemary Travale Victoria Fraser Amy Watkins Darragh BourkeSecond Bananas による

The Banana Boyz have been busy & couldn't finish a bonus episode! But to make up for it you'll get DOUBLE CONTENT next week!Second Bananas による

The Banana Boyz pulled an all-night study sesh to bring you this episode on Lo-Fi Hip-Hop Godfather Nujabes and his Western Counterpart/Prime Banana, J Dilla! Joining them with the cliff's notes and border-smuggled Jolt Cola is animator, artist & LimeWire sommelier Rosemary Travale (The Last Kids on Earth, Captain Underpants, Jimmy Dean Sausage Com…

Today is gonna be the day That i tell you you're my bestest brah So kind, you got a smart mind, And we both love Metallica I don't believe that anybrah Feels the way I do, about you brah Saw you tweet, and it was so sweet Follow Friday and you tagged me in My treat, got front row seats To Metallica in Berlin I don't believe that any brah Feels the …

The Banana Boyz get a visit from Matt Hoddy (Magical Marker, The Legend of Metalbeard) and they talk about GUY STUFF aka James Bond. Specifically, they talk about the single performance from George Lazenby - the man who walked away from being Bond after appearing in a single film, On Her Majesty's Secret Service. CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of Miso…

Will this brave band of rebels topple The Great Satan from within? Probably not. CAST: News Anchor - Craig Blanchard Gordo - Joe Stilwell Jon - Wes Walcott Davy - Darragh Bourke Gail - Victoria FraserSecond Bananas による

The Banana Boyz are joined by writer & podcaster Victoria Fraser (@drunkukulele) to talk about Patty Hearst, the newspaper heiress turned urban guerilla! They dredge a swamp of murky motivations, just-so stories, and power imbalances. CONTENT WARNING - Discussions of kidnapping, murder, rape & rich people avoiding consequences for their actions. Fo…

Somewhere in Argentina... LARS THE ATTACHE - Wes Walcott JUAN PERON - Craig Blanchard EVA PERON - Victoria Fraser HERR DOKTOR HANS KOHLER - Joe Stilwell MUTANT HITLERS - Joe Stilwell & Craig BlanchardSecond Bananas による

The Banana Boyz talk about Third Way Girlboss Eva "Evita" Peron, and Joe gets a Wes/Craig Update just for the listeners! SOURCES/FURTHER READING: Saenz Pena Law The Tragic Week A&E Biography Series on Eva Peron Peronism at "Everything Explained" Feminism in Argentina (Wikipedia) Mental Floss: The Story Behind Eva Peron's Secret Lobotomy…

Gemma Moxie Will Have Her Revenge Gemma Moxie - Amy Watkins Ron Popsicle - Darragh Bourke Announcer - Joseph StilwellSecond Bananas による

Special guest Della Haddock (Hot Snack, Good Not Great) joins the Banana Boyz to talk about Non-Riot Grrrl Courtney Love! While forever tied to the legacy of her husband, Kurt Cobain, Courtney has always been her own unique songwriter, band leader, and cultural icon. SOURCES & FURTHER READING: - Podcasts: You're Wrong About Girlboss Radio Unqualifi…

In the dumb dumbness of the 30th century, there is only getting stung in the face. CAST Captain/Children - Joe Stilwell First Officer/Children - Victoria Fraser Wasp Alien/Children - Wes Walcott Teacher - Craig BlanchardSecond Bananas による

Juan Sebastian Elcano was a Basque explorer who sailed with Ferdinand Magellan and successfully completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth. Despite Magellan dying (from a spear to the face) before completing the trip, Portugal wanted to stick it to the Basques & made Magellan the face of the expedition. Now Juan's story can finally be told, …

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The Banana Boyz are joined by Film Producer & Buffy the Vampire Slayer superfan Sandeep Hundal to talk about Sarah Michelle Gellar & her contribution to the character of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This episode was recorded before Charisma Carpenter & many other film industry professionals came forward with stories of Joss Whedon's abusive behavior o…

It's exactly what it says in the title. No more, no less. CAST: Newscaster - Joe Stilwell Trump - Joe StilwellSecond Bananas による

Joe, Wes & Craig talk Ugliness as a a Second Banana to Beauty. This episode wanders through a bunch of different topics all connected to Ugliness & the insecurity surrounding it. This episode was inspired by an article from Wear Your Voice Magazine: Leaning Into Ugliness and Insecurity as an Essential Politic by Da'Shaun Harris…

In an Alternate Universe, a very different kind of podcast exists... a podcast about Ultra. Top. Dogs. PODCAST HOST - Joe Stilwell Next Week - Another Full Episode!Second Bananas による

Craig brings something slightly different to Joe & Wes for this episode: The relationship between Journalism and its rich & charismatic Daddy, Public Relations. It's a wild ride for the Banana Boys as they learn the origin of PR, how it got its greasy mitts on Journalism and broke it into a million pieces. We also tell you how you can protect your …

It's Election Season in Dumb Crackerville! CAST: DJ Liam - Craig Blanchard Mayor Jonah Kressel - Joe Stilwell Mayoral Candidate Praveen Anand - Sandeep Hundal Morris Brock - Wes Walcott Edited by Wes WalcottSecond Bananas による

Chuck Berry once said that his entire career was “one long Sister Rosetta Tharpe impersonation.” Elvis Presley blatantly copied her dance moves & style. She gave Little Richard his first-ever gig & shared the stage with him. She was a black queer woman who wasn't allowed to patronize the very concert halls she regularly sold out. Despite this, she …

Some bonus content from Episode 11! CAST: EDITOR - Craig BlanchardMODULE WRITER - Joe StilwellMODULE ARTIST - Wes Walcott Second Bananas is part of the Cave Goblin Network, a streaming & podcasting collective. If you'd like to support us, subscribe to the Cave Goblins Patreon - not only will you keep Second Bananas going, you'll get access to bonus…

Second Bananas is taking a short Holiday Break to spend time with our friends & family, probably play some Jackbox games or maybe just kick back & read a book. We don't know! It's a holiday! But there is a little bonus content for you, our beloved listeners. Please enjoy until January 5th, where we'll be back with a new episode. Second Bananas is p…

The Banana Boys are back with their first full episode recorded since the pandemic! They are, of course, still recording remotely & the sound quality is still a little rough in places, but Second Bananas is BACK baby! Jean Wells was the first woman to solely author a D&D Module. That module, "The Palace of the Silver Priness" never made it to print…