Barking Points Memo

Taking a break from the news, we make fun of the doomed-from-the-outset Cats film adaptation, and have a Pop Culture Potluck to keep ourselves warm amidst this dark winter. BARKING POINT: What 20's fad are we bringing back and updating for the 2020s? Big Structural Chungus' Barking Point Entry Crowned Rat's Barking Point Entry SPONSORS: Kokiteno, Lance Leoghauni, LF, Linearscrew, Marty, newdarkclo...

We are joined by Reed/Vivax  of the SCP Foundation to discuss a strange legal battle to protect a valuable asset to the public domain, in addition to a Pete Buttigeig slam session and a story about old racist statues that just won't die. SCP Legal Defense Fund https://www.zerosumempire.com/ BARKING POINT: Let's Lev Parnas Contracting! Design or describe his next building project and/or the resulti...

When the cat's away the mice* will play, the Axel-less gang discuss Riot Games finally paying its dues, the necessary protests of Amazon's general malfeasance but also squalid worker rights, also George Clooney has a human rights satellite?! BARKING POINT: Run your Papa John's Former CEO Pizza Ultra-Binge Simulation and tell us the result! *they aren't mice Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa...

It's time to talk about the primary again, but don't fret we also talk about how Disney and other media conglomerates are going to ruin going to the movies! Also Elon Truck and Sahoni's History Corner on the Occupation of Alcatraz. BARKING POINT: Predict this year's disastrously viral moment from the Video Game Awards. Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua" "Backbay Lounge" "Apero Hour"...

A Coup in Bolivia, Magic the Gathering's Rainbow Capitalism, Good Electoral News!, November: No Longer the Just Month With Our Worst Holiday, and a heap of Pop Culture Potluck! Barking Point: Create your own forgotten Disney embarrassments that are now coming to Disney+! Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua" "Backbay Lounge" "Apero Hour" "Crinoline Dreams" "Opportunity Walks" "Samba Iso...

We're Back! G/O Media and Why Capital Ruins Everything It Touches, Uluru & Indigenous Rights, Katie Hill vs Revenge Porn, & Rage Against the Coachella BARKING POINT: Inevitably doomed career advice for Beto SPONSORS: Adept Omega, Ahundred, Aode (Lion), Aylor, Bobskunk, Chiaro, computer_fox, Devan Ferguson, Dissonant Dragon, Drífa Jónsdóttir, Eric Plaisance, and Flufftastic Torsten Pihl of The Sata...

We follow a long, meandering chain of stories that all come down to a reboot of the dot-com crash, and the debut of a new segment that will hopefully enrich us all, culturally. BARKING POINT: Legally Distinct Bargain Halloween Costumes SPONSORS: Rei Moonwuff, saul mondriaan, scuttlefuzz, SixArmedSweater, Spooky Biscuits, Takel, Varulf, VerySoftBadger, wijn, Wolfinator, Wrenby, WrenYena & Xurnami M...

Ellen Doubles Down on Giving Social Cover for War Criminals, Blizzard Blows, and DELETE FACEBOOK. Barking Point: What will you download in spite of warnings and physical impossibility? SPONSORS: Gabe Fox, Jake Soot, John Franklin, Lance Leoghauni, LF, Linearscrew, Marty, newdarkcloud, Nik Clarkson, no, PhillyPu, & QuiltinOwl Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua" "Backbay Lounge" "Apero...

Ace is here in spite of bronchitis and Edge in spite of his internet constantly going out! We discuss Sesame Street Ice'd, Ellen Loves Dancing and War Crimes, is Rudy Giuliani Doing Okay, and Destiny: How Are There Still People Who Think It's Acceptable to Say That Word Even 'In Private'. BARKING POINT: What did Rick Perry make you do? SPONSORS: Arlo (Hyena), Aylor, Bobskunk, Chiaro, computer_fox,...

Recording amidst the ever-breaking news of the Trump, Republican Administration's inevitable breakdown under the weight of all those crimes, Axel, Sahoni, & Sol talk public pressure versus intractable leadership, Tik-Tok: STOP USING IT, and the return of phrenology but all techy and AI-y this time so it's okay don't worry about it. Barking Point: Create your very own America: The Banksy! Music fro...

Axel, Sahoni, Juni, & briefly Sol (RIP Headphones) discuss the climate protests, MFF vs some spent meme of a person and COME ON, CANADA YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING US Barking Point: Taking inspiration from WeWork's Layoffs Extravaganza, let's imagine some fantasy firings of your favorite shit bosses! SPONSORS: Rei Moonwuff, saul mondriaan, scuttlefuzz, SixArmedSweater, Spooky Biscuits, Takel, wijn, Wol...

Axel, Juni, and Sahoni take a dip in Joe Biden's brain slurry, discuss the ethical and logistical failings of an AI trained to diagnose autism, and celebrate California banning private prisons! BARKING POINT: Your Emotional Support [Noun] and how it will improve your daily life. SPONSORS: Gabe Fox, Jake Soot, John Franklin, KangaRhia, knightly, Lance Leoghauni, LF, Linearscrew, Marty, Nik Clarkson...

It's a culture day, where we talk about Randonauts, Nintendo's embrace of the indie market, and how Bluey's dad is the Ultimate Thirst Trap . Barking Point: In the wake of the Jeremy Renner app's timely demise, let's project future celebrity app disasters, today! Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua" "Backbay Lounge" "Apero Hour" "Crinoline Dreams" "Awesome Call" "Samba Isobel" "Shades...

Sahoni recaps the highs and lows of the Native American Presidential Forum, Biden's brain is still bubbling over, and we remind you that Brexit is still really fucking bad. If you want to donate to the Solidarity Against Hate bail fund, you can donate at this link:  bit.ly/2HsRKFr Barking Point: What's the lore, and possible cinematic universe, for the upcoming "Flamin' Hot" Cheetos movie? Theme M...

While the Amazon is being burned by right wing interests, Bernie has unveiled a climate justice plan, Joe Biden's Brain Update: It's Cooking Now, and Netflix plans to use AI to automate creating trailers as Disney continues its The Blob-like takeover of our culture industry. Barking Point: Anti-Boomer Board Games, in the style of Hasbro's weak attempt at a Socialism burn . Theme Music:  "Barking P...

SOL IS BACK! In a rollercoaster episode of ups and downs, we discuss Ebola Becoming Curable, Dark Future First Lady Cuomo and Her Tablescapes, Joe Biden's Brain is the Consistency of a San Marzano Tomato, and more! Barking Point: What pointless smart-device will doom us all? Theme Music:  "Barking Point" by Solardog Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua", "Crinoline Dreams", "Ether Disco...

SPECIAL GUEST –THE– DOCTOR WOLVERINE talks to us about universal healthcare! Barking Point: Create your own pokémon startup and all the societal consequences thereof. SPONSORS: Adept Omega, Ahundred, Arlo (Hyena), Aylor, Bobskunk, Brandon Carey, Chiaro, computer_fox, Devan Ferguson, Dissonant Dragon, Drífa Jónsdóttir, Eric Plaisance, Flufftastic Torsten Pihl, & Gabe Fox Theme Music:  "Barking Poin...

Axel, Lu, & Sahoni cover a whirlwind of topics including the latest craze in college scams, Equifax Discovers That People Think It Sucks At Its One Job, & Saudi Arabia's Child-Brained City of Tomorrow: Neom. Barking Point: Compose a journal or audio log of a poor soul that lived inside the KanyeDome Theme Music:  "Barking Point" by Solardog Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua", "Crinol...

Axel, Ace, and Edge are here to guide you through the dark times of a reinstated federal system of capital punishment, but the hope presented by the uprising in Puerto Rico. Also we yell about Disney and Netflix. ALSO EDGE HAS A COOL SONG AT THE END! Barking Point: Let's educate the libs through tortured pop-culture metaphors! SPONSORS: Adept Omega, Ahundred, Arlo (Hyena), Aylor, Brandon Carey, Ch...

WE HAVE RETURNED! Axel, Lu, and returning guest Sahoni discuss the current Democratic Party Morass, ending with another side episode of Goopin' Around! #GoopPorn Barking Point: Design your NPRsona and describe the show they host. Theme Music:  "Barking Point" by Solardog Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Bossa Antigua", "Apero Hour", "Backbay Lounge", "Crinoline Dreams", "Jazz Brunch", "Hard Boile...

Axel, Lu, and Sahoni get hopped up on 100% pure GAMER FUEL. OH YEAH. LET'S TALK ABOUT TARIFFS AND BOOTLEG BOARD GAMES. Barking Point: Design the most exploitative, unnecessary, or downright bad collector's edition of a video game. Theme Music:  "Barking Point" by Solardog Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Beauty Flow", "Severe Tire Damage", "EDM Detection Mode", "Half Mystery", "The Lift", "Ultral...

Ace and Juni lead Axel, Edge, and Lu through the crude depths of Oklahoma's K-12 school curriculum, brought to you by the petrochemical industry. Barking Point: Now that Taco Bell has branched into hospitality, what will the next brand to open a hotel or resort be, and why will we all hate it? Theme Music:  "Barking Point" by Solardog Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Pookatori & Friends", "Sunflo...

Luno, Ace, and Edge remind us that the internet exists. We apologize deeply for this inconvenience. Barking Point: In memoriam of YTMND, what Web 1.0 site would you most if it suddenly vanished? Theme Music:  "Barking Point" by Solardog "Dream Catcher", "Fantasia Fantasia", "Leopard Print Elevator", "Glitter Blast", "Disco Medusae", and "Pookatori and Friends" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licen...

[CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Assault, Violence, Gore, Suicide, PTSD] Axel & Luno discuss the labor dispute at Riot Games & the psychological traumas of working on MK11. Barking Point: What specialized brain node have games created in you, and what does that node do? Sponsors: Fuzzy Proxy, Gabe Fox, Jake Soot, John Franklin, KangaRhia, knightly, Lance Leoghauni, LF, MamaCoffeeCat, Marty, Mogu, & Nik Cl...

The full gang is here to talk Measles' incredible career comeback, the gender double standards of who gets publicly shamed, and some kind of cursed blue monster thing birthed by corporate malfeasance. Barking Point: Design your own Existential Terror Meal at Burger Establishment. Sponsors: Adept Omega, Ahundred, Arlo (Hyena), Aylor, Bobskunk, Brandon Carey, Chiaro, Devan Ferguson, Dissonant Dragon...