Bad Etiquette Podcast

#129 When Harry Met Stabby

Solo squanderings of a shitty year, performative mustaches, Rob Reiner's greatest hits, Australia's Bondi Shooting, Antisemite of the year, and some rekindling. We are so back.   

#128 Dustin Whalen

We're opening this week's episode with an infectious and broody melodic stomp from one of the funniest people I've ever had the pleasure of insulting. His new song "DECENT SEATS" is a painful reminder of how talented my friends are; especially Dustin Whalen. I'm very picky about the music I'll listen to at any given moment but this is truly such a sick track. He asked me to listen and share my thoughts recently much to my relief it didn't actually suck. Even if you don't make it through our two hour conversation (which is a mistake on your part) just sit and enjoy the song in all it's atmospheric glory. On the other hand you might actually hear him talk about the writing process, his instruments, and make more jokes per capita than I thought possible. We are two knuckleheads when we're together jabbing back and forth through murky waters of light beer. Listening back to these while I edit and post them is always a pleasure. Listener Discretion Advised. 

#127 Kale Nickelson (vol 5)

Arguably the most mature, refined, and "normal" episode we've done together. Kale visited last Summer, laid down this great conversation, and sad to say I haven't seen him much since. He's been a constant in my mind, heart, and upbringing. Stephen King wrote the line "I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was 12"-The Body  Kale was one of these friends at 12 that I will be thankful for as long as I live. We're 30 now.  Who we grew up to become had many influences, one being his father Tom who passed away 07/31/24. I'd like to dedicate this episode and attribute part of who I am today is thanks to Thomas and his son, my childhood bestfriend, Kale. 

#126 Lou Arredondo

A little over a year ago I was asked to be the Best Man for Lou's wedding; it was a flattering albeit stressful undertaking until I realized all I'll have to do is be there. I think. I mean that's the least you could do as a friend which is still too much to ask for people these days. However Lou isn't an ordinary do-nothing bitch. The positive pressure you feel around him is a standard that seems to be lost in most social circles. Without being unrealistic, he demands the best of you in subtle ways, not-so-subtle-ways, and everything in between. Not one to let his friends get away with the bare minimum you will be activated to potential or be well on your way. He occupies himself constantly I don't know how he finds the time to hang out because I know quite a few do-nothing-bitch-ass friends that don't do half the things he does and still can't find the time to call. Oh well we might all be created equal BUT we certainly do not develop equally. Enjoy the conversation. Read, study, workout, learn a new skill, train your passions, you're much better than this. Just give it a chance. 

#125 Gone Fishin' w/ Nate Navarro

A few weeks ago my friend Nate took me out fishing for the first time on his dinghy. While it wasn't as erotic as it might sound I had a blast nonetheless. I caught my first fish and he caught about ten or twelve. We talked during the whole thing embracing the quiet morning, spotting our friend and podcast alumni Palmdale, discussed Nate's future plans for therapeutic fishing lessons for veterans with post-traumatic stress, humble beginnings catching sticks, and a fair amount of stigmatized subjects to ponder.