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After a much-needed hiatus, Sterling and Kortney return with a very very special guest: Sterling's brand new wife Ashley! They give a brief recap of behind-the-scenes at the wedding and honeymoon adventures in Cape Cod. They struggle with the ice breaker question, move on to a story about Samuel L. Jackson, visit some singing pipes, and play an extended version of Floriduh or Floridon't. Sawfish!...

WE MADE IT TO 150! And we're taking a break! Sterling and Kortney take time to discuss the latest Fast and Furious movie, F9, and how it rates compared to the others in the franchise thus far. There aren't spoilers if you've seen the trailers. Later, Sterling talks about the people who talk to him at work about aliens. The big topic is the big events coming up, one of which you can visit here: bit...

It's a joyous holiday season as an ailing Sterling celebrates his official first Father's Day and Juneteenth by hanging out at Virtuous Con and the fascinating panels he attended. A quick trip into a black hole storm (very brief due to a tech-heavy read ) followed by the confirmation of UAPs (or as we know them, UFOs, but also a heavy read ) and the return of Sheboygan News and a very large octopu...

DISCLAIMER: This, unfortunately, is another episode with audio issues particularly in the latter half of the show. We apologize for the inconvenience if you have trouble hearing/understanding.  In this episode, Sterling learned that he's not as young as he used to be and the importance of stretching. Another Word Watch article about obscure punctuation marks , #askindoob listener mail, and BHF: AJ...

Sterling and Kortney are here to buck the trend and end the cliches... or at least discuss them and if they truly are cliches that need to retire. Sterling also rehashes ideas for ice cream, and cereal, and why they need to join forces someday. And lastly a big thank you for your continued support in listening, donating, and sharing this podcast. More ways to help: indoob.com and patreon.com/indoo...

Sterling plays a new game with Kortney called "Florida or Floridon't" and attempts to freak her out with the legendary footballfish. A question about birthdays; and a cautionary tale and a PSA regarding Zoom calls that apparently still need to be heard in the year 2021.

Possibly the first in a series as Sterling reflects on parenthood thus far, a brief overview of his experiences with a 5-year-old and what that has to do with Invader Zim.

The majority of this episode is an in-depth review of both Mortal Kombat (2021) and Godzilla vs Kong. However, it begins with Sterling's recap of the Oscars and what predictions he got wrong, and it ends with the new words brought to you by the pandemic. You're gonna want to read along because Sterling can't speak German, Dutch, Lithuanian, etc... 15 Useful Pandemic Words

Sterling predicts who will win in this year's Academy Awards. There's a moment during Best Costume that Sterling blanks on a name... Keira Knightley is the actress's name that is escaping him. Read the predictions here !

Lots to discuss in this episode including a PSA for the youngins about getting older, several Black history facts including Eartha Kitt and Dr. Huey P. Newton, Sheboygan scooters are coming, and the added benefit of wearing masks everywhere. Whilst this episode may come off as a little blue, or green, the Word Watch is "fart." Read about its fun history here . Also, Sterling gets his ears flushed...

Stephanie Williams (@steph_i_will) is back to reclaim visiting the pod the most, as Sterling and Kortney enlighten her on Cinnamon Toast Shrimp. The BHF goes to space when NASA honors Octavia E. Butler with a spot on Mars. ( See full story here ) Sterling shares a new (old) meaning to the word "twig" and later shares an update from Berto right out of the Spookums Zone. Popeye's chicken nuggets ret...

Sterling is excited about the new Godzilla vs Kong film coming to theaters (and HBO Max) soon. Later, Sterling introduces Kortney to mukbang, does a quick assessment and review of the Grammys wins and Oscar nominations, and determines if he wronged a painter at work. In the Spookums Zone, Sterling shares Berto's story of an auntie ghost living in his house. The Word Watch is forsooth and the BHF i...

Neysha stops by to chat it up with Sterling and Kortney, unknowingly about cereal and the order in which it is to be poured, as well as demonstrating today's Word Watch: chinwag. Lots to discuss in BHF coming off of BHM, but more on that later. Also, a Space update! Check out the piece Neysha wrote that got a bunch of people's panties in a pinch over at butwhythopodcast.com: Anti-Blackness in Anim...

Sterling may or may not be feeling truculent in this episode whilst Kortney may or may not be feeling excited about the arrival of the Black Widow film. The almost BHF examines the many portrayals of Malcolm X but the actual BHF is Beyonce's epic release of her self-titled album. A brief history of watching bootlegs, James Spader vs Billy Bob Thornton and other things that have scarred us over the...

In the long-awaited part 2 of the return of the hiatus, Sterling and Kortney answer "Best 3 of..." questions, including best emotional scenes in movies, food, trailers, and more. Later, they give honor to Eugene Goodman for Black History Fact. 

Welcome back! Is this season 2 now? Sterling and Kortney return from hiatus but there's not enough time to talk about all the things that happened in the last few months or years since the last episode. Some of those things they don't have enough time to talk about include HBO Max, Disney+, Heaven's Gate, Tenet, Letter Kenny, and more. Sterling talks about the harrowing adventures he's had with hi...

Sterling invites Vilissa, Janelle, Neysha, and Nick to join him and Kortney for a special live episode discussing the regular nonsense such as appearing (and later disappearing) mirror monoliths in the desert. Sterling also asks a series of questions which yields a favorite response of "cotton balls of sheep."  This is also the last episode of 2020, which wasn't known at the time of initial record...

What is Dreamstorm? We couldn't tell you but it's fascinating and you need to experience what we know of it ( watch the YouTube clip here ) and if it can help manifest the gingerbread Oreos that Sterling craves. Also, Sterling learns a startling fact about Kortney! Sterling also freaks Kortney out with the rules of the Elevator Game which may or may not have played a role in Elisa Lam's mysterious...

Sterling and Kortney invite long time fan and captain of Sterling's Auntie Army: Aunt Cindy, as she spooks the pod with ghost stories from the haunted building she clocked in at daily. Also, Kortney discusses her experience with the FIYAH Lit Mag writing conference she attended, and Sterling shares more pod recommendations to enlighten your life. Sterling would like you to know: this is the most p...

Sterling invites Vilissa and Neysha to dissect the good, the bad, and the ugly as they take a look at the first season of HBO's Lovecraft Country. Be warned, heavy spoilers throughout as they start with the finale and discuss all episodes. Did you watch the show? Did you read the book it's based on? What did you think?

Sterling brings out all the toys and spills tea on all the tricks of the trade! That's right, Word Watch, Sheboygan news, #askindoob mailbag, SPACE!, Spookums Zone and of course BHF! Later, Sterling talks behind the scenes of podcasting and what's happening in the industry. Links: How To Be An Ally to Native Americans , Sheboygan Surfing , Most Haunted Places in America , THERE'S AN ASTEROID COMIN...

The alternate title would have been Thirsty Thighs & Bubble Butts... which is to be expected when indoob regulars and comic experts LaBlaq and Stephanie "Steph I Will" Williams stop by to suggest what comics you should be reading. Keep an eye out for Steph's upcoming comic Living Heroes!

Sterling got stuck in an elevator. Here's his story. Later, Sterling confabulates Kortney about returning to the cinema and afterward discusses horror movies, TV, and if they're ever able to handle them. The Black History Fact is more a Black Joy Excellence as we celebrate Nandi Bushell with Foo Fighter's Dave Grohl. Not everyone gets their own theme song .

Sterling revisits 'Oumuamua and attempts to convince Kortney to watch Lovecraft Country for the culture. A few questions that need answers: what does the heart-shaped herb taste like? How do eels procreate? Are you bothered by the word moist? We don't have the answers, but feel free to provide yours or ask your own questions at indoobpod@gmail.com.

Sterling and Kortney are joined by returning guest Janelle (@jsoabove) to discuss coping with plants, Aang vs Korra, and the state of animation and streaming services. Sterling reviews the first episode of Lovecraft Country (and other shows he's been watching).