Dave Bledsoe

What the HELL Were You Thinking?

Comedy EN ↓ 634 episodes

All the things that made the world the way it is now.   Welcome to the podcast takes your nostalgia, tells you the history behind it and makes you ask What the HELL Were You Thinking. Host Dave Bledsoe takes the history, politics and pop culture of the past fifty years and explains what it was like to live through it and why it is still ruining the world today. So join Dave, his hapless Producer Gavin St James every Monday for time capsule of truth! Find us at whatthehellpodcast.com, @whatthehellpodcast.bsky.social and the show name on Facebook. 

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Author

Dave Bledsoe

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

www.whatthehellpodcast.com

Latest episode

Oct 26, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 90: What's So Civil About War Anyway 16.12.2016

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 90 “What’s So Civil About War Anyway?” This week Host Dave Bledsoe takes us all back to school as the nation’s electors give it the old college try and finally end this god awful election once and for all. Get ready for another pointless history lesson, and some really mediocre Disney musicals featuring Buddy Ebsen! Along the way we learn about Richard Mentor Johnson and the Oct...

Episode 89: You Can't Fix Stupid 10.12.2016

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 89: “YOU CAN’T FIX STUPID” This week Host Dave Bledsoe takes on Big Dictionary in his never ending quest to have Bloosnargl accepted as an actual word. (Bloosnargl (n): The overwhelming feeling of relief and joy after taking a really big dump. --Dave exited the men’s room with a spring in his step and feeling all bloosnargl.) He also takes issue with the idea of “Post Truth” bei...

Episode 88: Something For the Ladies 03.12.2016

SHOW NOTES EPISODE #88: “SOMETHING FOR THE LADIES” This week Host Dave Bledsoe steps into the uncomfortable shoes of women in Trumpmerica and finds that even though they are painful and sexist, these 4” Stiletto heels make his legs look amazing. On a slightly less disturbing topic, the show dives into the ideas the incoming administration might have for making America great again for women. (Hint:...

Episode 87: Thanksgiving In Hell 23.11.2016

Episode 87 Thanksgiving In Hell This week Host Dave Bledsoe takes us on an emotional journey through the bowels of the American tradition of trying not to kill your relatives during Thanksgiving Dinner. (He’s not big on original ideas apparently). With helpful tips for avoiding a fight honed over years of conflict resolution this show is a must listen while heading home for the holiday. We also le...

Episode 86: Amerika Uber Alles 19.11.2016

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 86: AMERIKA ÜBER ALLES This week Host Dave Bledsoe sits down with everyone’s favorite frog and talks about how it’s not easy being green--no, not THAT one, the other one, the Nazi Frog. Man, Kermit must be pissed right now. Our show talks about He Who Shall Not Be Named choice for Senior White House Strategy Advisor and Propaganda Minister Steve Bannon. This will not be pleasant...

Episode 85: What Did You DO Ray 12.11.2016

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 85: “What Did You DO Ray?” Well shit. Shit. Shit. Shit, Shit. SHIT! We were supposed to be on a BEACH RIGHT NOW god damnit! We don’t want to be here, you sure as hell didn’t want us here, but now we gotta do THIS SHIT. Thanks a LOT America! This week Host Dave Bledsoe wipes the tears from his eyes, takes a long pull from the bottle and talks about what the fuck just happened to...

Episode 84: The Waiting Is the Hardest Part 04.11.2016

SHOW NOTES EPISODE #84: “The Waiting Is the Hardest Part” In this our big pre-election show Host Dave Bledsoe loses his damn mind trying to hold it together for the 100 hours. Things do NOT go well. As election 2016 draws to a close we look as the sad, divided country and wonder how the hell we are going to sit across the Thanksgiving table in a few weeks and not try to kill each other with our wi...

Special Edition #8: "Not This Shit Again" 30.10.2016

SHOW NOTES: Special Edition #8: “Not This Shit Again” Host Dave Bledsoe cannot believe he is back here on a Sunday doing this shit AGAIN! Since 2016 is the election that keeps on giving (Mostly ulcers) here is a Special Edition of the show talking about Comey-Gate and what it means for the election. (Hint: Not much.) Along the way he warns about the dangers of DIY pet burial, not to take a job as...

Episode 83: "The Horror, The Horror" Halloween Spooktacular 28.10.2016

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 83: “The Horror, The Horror” This week Host Dave Bledsoe does his level best to scare the hell out of you for our Halloween Spooktacular! In a frankly dark and deeply disturbing show, he reaches deep into the psyche and draws forth all the darkness inside. We no longer feel entirely safe alone with him. Our tales of horror and despair include Hillary’s first impeachment trial, b...

Episode 82: How to Keep an Idiot in Suspense 21.10.2016

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 82: “How to Keep an Idiot In Suspense” This week Host Dave Bledsoe decides the whole podcast rating system is rigged and refuses to accept them. How will he break the system and make podcasts mediocre again? He will keep us in suspense, I guess. (Hint: He really has no ideas at all.) Along the way we talk about the American tradition of people who lose elections not starting a w...

Special Edition #7: "Now We Know Who Is Doing the Raping" 16.10.2016

In yet another Special Edition Host Dave Bledsoe discusses the frankly disturbing allegations by numerous women against Donald Trump for sexual assault. They are disturbing not just for the obvious reasons but for the idea of this tiny orange fingers touching ANYONE! Along the way you get a behind the scenes peek at what it’s like to work on a low rated podcast (Hint: It’s not pretty) and we take...

Episode 81: "Burn One Down For Me" 15.10.2016

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 81: “Burn One Down For Me” This week Host Dave Bledsoe takes a good long look at the burning porta-potties that comprise the remnants of the Grand Old Party and he laughs and laughs like a gleeful child! In a long and painful journey we examine the rise of modern GOP from its inception in 1964 through the ascendancy during the Reagan years all the way through to the delightful c...

Special Edition Six: "Grab Em by the MEOW" 09.10.2016

SHOW NOTES SPECIAL EDITION SIX: “GRAB ‘EM BY THE *MEOW*” Called in on his day off to talk Trump Tapes, Host Dave Bledsoe is not at all happy about the situation. He breaks down what he said, when he said and wonders why it took insulting a White Woman to really get people mad. (Hint: The country is still really racist). Along the way we discuss the things men in say in lockers rooms (Hint: It usua...

Episode 80: "Johnson Goes Limp" 07.10.2016

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 80: “JOHNSON GOES LIMP” This week Host Dave Bledsoe goes for the cheap shots while ostensibly talking about the Libertarian Party and their candidate for President. If you think there are dick jokes, you would be correct. Along the way we examine the historical roots of political parties and what they stand for (Hint: Not you) and do a brief overview of Third Parties in America....

Episode 79: "Pogo the Clown Is Coming to Town" 30.09.2016

Show Notes Episode 79: “Pogo the Clown Is Coming to Town” This week Host Dave Bledsoe stops joking around and gets serious when he says the clown can stay but the Ferengi in the monkey suit has got to go! Our show topic this weekend is the extremely unfunny situation with millions of killer clowns crawling the streets of middle America terrorizing good god fearing White folks with their crazy pie...

Episode 78: "Get a Haircut and Get a Real Job" 23.09.2016

SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 78 “Get A Haircut and Get A Real Job” This week Host Dave Bledsoe tackles the upcoming Presidential debates and what it takes for Donald Trump to actually win it (Hint:Not having a swastika tattooed on his shtekl) and what it would take for Hillary to win (Hint: She punches Trump right in his shtekl). We also look at what you should expect the debate halftime show and specul...

Episode 77: "Exodus 22-18" 17.09.2016

SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 77 “EXODUS 22-18” This week Host Dave Bledsoe digs into his bookshelf and cracks open the Malleus Maleficarum for a hard hitting on expose on a certain Presidential Candidate may or may not be a Consort of Satan. Strangely it is NOT the one you might think we would choose. We also examine in detail what EXACTLY is wrong with Hillary Clinton (HInt: She’s tired of your shit!) and...

Special Edition #5: "Baskets of Deplorables" 10.09.2016

SHOW NOTES FOR SPECIAL EDITION #5: “Baskets of Deporables” The Return of Greg Bonecutter Jr! Host Dave Bledsoe woke up to a Twitter Storm about HRC’s speech remarks in NYC last night--apparently the racists are REALLY upset about being called racists. Our heart weeps for their pain. We also revisit last night’s show and take the media to task for not applying the slightest hint of context in pursu...

Episode 76: "Hillary Is Breaking the Curve" 09.09.2016

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 76: “Hillary Is Breaking the Curve” This week heavily hungover host Dave Bledsoe takes the media back to school where with the help of beautiful English professor and lovable cast of misfits he learns to respect his son and finally EARN that degree! We’re sorry, that is apparently the plot of a Rodney Dangerfield movie. No, in this week’s show we ask whether or not the press is...

Episode 75: "Hola Senor Trump!" 02.09.2016

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 75: ꜞHOLA SEÑOR TRUMP!” This week Host Dave Bledsoe goes South of the Border, Down Mexico way, to talk about El Guapo Douchbag Donald Trump’s immigration foibles, flip flops, waffles and finally HateFest 2016! It is muy malo! Along the way we also lament the state of the educational system in the 1970’s when the idea of learning a second language was considered un-American and...

Episode 74: Honky See, Honky Do 26.08.2016

Show Notes Episode 74: Honky See, Honky Do This week Host Dave Bledsoe goes back to his roots to discover what the hell is wrong with White People? We’ve learned we definitely CANNOT rule out inbreeding. Along the way we talk about Hillary’s big speech in Reno where she took Donny about behind the woodshed and tanned his ass with a hickory switch. We check in on the Neckbeards and Basement Dweller...

Episode 73: Season of the Bitch 19.08.2016

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 73: “Season of the Bitch” This week Host Dave Bledsoe breaks out his special Clinton Campaign Marrying License and get’s ready to start Gay Marrying unwilling Christians before they are shipped off to the FEMA camp! Along they way, we dive deep into the unrelenting hell on Earth it will be once Hillary is elected for women EVERYWHERE, because MEN are just going to be total twats...

Episode 72: Don't Panic! 12.08.2016

SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 72: “Don’t Panic!” This week Host Dave Bledsoe tries to calm everyone down with some soothing music and sonorous chants he learned spending seven days in Tibet. He was not technically at a Buddhist Monastery, but in what the madam of the Lhasa cathouse assured him was a very “spiritual place”. Speaking of spirituality, we’ve decided Trump Followers are more cult members than a...

Episode 71: Someone Set Us Up the Bomb 05.08.2016

Show Notes Episode 71: Someone Set Us Up the Bomb This week Host Dave Bledsoe discovers how to not stop worrying and very much fear the Bomb! He would also like someone to get this crying baby out of his studio! In the episode we find that repetition is very good, repetition is very good, as we go through the Chernobyl grade meltdown that is The Donald Trump Campaign for President. Along the way w...

An Open Letter on Sacrifice 02.08.2016

I’ve been accused of wearing my veteran status like a coat, which I don for political convenience. So, let me lay it aside for a moment. Let me speak instead as a member of a military family. If Donald Trump wants to know what sacrifice is, and he seems to need some education, look no further than a military family. Imagine your spouse, your parent and the hours they work, extend those by four or...

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