This is a quick teaser to let non-Patreon subscribers know that you missed the last Minicast, .&nbsp; I won't be putting all Minicasts behind the paywall, but this one was a special treat for subscribers. If you want to listen and can spare $1, join at https://www.patreon.com/ginandtacos

Minicast E3: MiG Jacker

A preview of Episode 001 of Mass for Shut-ins, the Gin and Tacos Podcast. Available on SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play, and LibSyn.

Mass for Shut-ins Promo: Impeachment (Ep 001)

Guest: 12-time Jeopardy! Champion Seth Wilson Topic: How you, yes YOU, can boost voter turnout Story: How to have a picnic in the Korean DMZ (and why it's at the 38th Parallel)&nbsp; Cocktail of the Month: 24th Street Spritz Support Mass for Shut-ins via Patreon. Thanks: Seth Wilson, the bands that contribute music (Waxeater, IfIHadAHiFi, The Sump Pumps, Oscar Bait), Zachary Sielaff, #PostcardsToVoters, and all Patreon supporters, subscribers, and listeners. &nbsp;

Mass for Shut-ins Episode 002: Fuselage Mucilege

Story: DEATH BY UMBRELLA: The Georgi Markov story. A tale of intrigue and covert operations from the late Cold War that John Le Carre couldn't have scripted any better.&nbsp; Guest: Mike Konczal (@rortybomb), Fellow at the Roosevelt Institute and contributor to Vox, The Nation, Dissent, and other fine publications. Mike and I discuss the art of punditry, appearing on TV without pants, the myth of a democratized economy, and stock buybacks. We also do Professor Brothers voices. Performance by ANDREW BENTLEY. See below for information on Andrew's upcoming live performances in Chicago. Topic: Why we're living in the Golden Age of Gerrymandering. Hint: It's not just because Republicans are assholes. But it's definitely partly because Republicans are assholes. Cocktail of the Month: Lime Rickey (aka Gin Rickey, but we'll get into the complicated nomenclature soon enough) &nbsp; Support Mass for Shut-ins&nbsp;via Patreon. Contact me via Facebook, Twitter (@gin_and_tacos), or the venerable website Gin and Tacos. Thanks: Mike Konczal, the bands that contribute music (Waxeater,&nbsp;IfIHadAHiFi,&nbsp;The Sump Pumps,&nbsp;Oscar Bait), Zachary Sielaff, Question Cathy, and all Patreon supporters, subscribers, and listeners.  Hear more of Andrew Bentley on 3/31 at the American Writer's Museum as part of International Tom Hanks Day, at Write Club Chicago on 4/17, and on 4/7 at C2E2 in a musical comedy on the Cards Against Humanity stage.

Episode 003 - Markov Chains

The terrifying tones of the Emergency Broadcast / Alert System are a lot more interesting than you think. And since you think they're not interesting at all, I have a very low bar to clear. Minicasts will be in the area of 5 minutes, posted between episodes and without many bells and whistles (intro, music, etc) which is time consuming for me production-wise. They will be short, hopefully interesting, and unadorned. Just a quick story I feel like sharing. These won't be posted on a regular schedule, but rather whenever the opportunity and mood strike me. Maybe monthly, maybe more?

Mass for Shut-ins Minicast A1 - Emergency! Emergency!

A brief look at the ORIGINAL Mass for Shut-ins - not this podcast, but the 1962-1992 public service broadcast on WGN-TV out of Chicago. I have discovered that the reference was not nearly as recognizable as I thought at first, so consider this an explainer if you've been curious what this seemingly random phrase means. Mass for Shut-ins Minicasts are ~5 minute stories to tide you over between full episodes, unless of course you don't like long podcasts. In that case, these are the perfect length for you. Support Mass for Shut-ins on Patreon (patreon.com/ginandtacos) or find Ed on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as Gin and Tacos.

Mass for Shut-ins Minicast A2 - What is Mass for Shut-ins?

Most people under 50 only know Steve Allen, if at all, as the answer to the trivia question, "Who was the first host of the Tonight Show?" Those who remember his normie comedy stylings would hardly call him a genius. But I'm here to talk you through it. Mass for Shut-ins Minicasts are ~5 minute stories to tide you over between full episodes, unless of course you don't like long podcasts. In that case, these are the perfect length for you. Support Mass for Shut-ins on Patreon (patreon.com/ginandtacos) or find Ed on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as Gin and Tacos.

Mass for Shut-ins Minicast A3 - The Genius of Steve Allen

The filibuster has an interesting history in the U.S. Senate, but the term itself has an even more convoluted story. It involves, separately, both pirates AND mercenaries. Minicasts are short (approx. 5 min) stories for fans of quick, to-the-point podcasts and as a nice change of pace from the longer full episodes of Mass for Shut-ins.

Mass for Shut-ins Minicast A4: The Origins of "Filibuster"

The President of the United States, a man who claims to possess unimaginable wealth, somehow cannot get a suit that fits him. Why? The reasons have more to do with his personality than you might think. Minicasts are short (approx. 5 min) stories for fans of quick, to-the-point podcasts and as a nice change of pace from the longer full episodes of Mass for Shut-ins.

MInicast A5: Why do Trump's Suits Look So Bad?

Ms. Julia Chase, 53, of Hagerstown, MD took the White House public tour on April 3, 1956. She wandered away from her group and spent two hours creeping around the Executive Manson...starting fires. Five in total.&nbsp;  You won't believe what happened next (teaser). Minicasts are short (approx. 5 min) stories for fans of quick, to-the-point podcasts and as a nice change of pace from the longer full episodes of Mass for Shut-ins.

Minicast B1: The White House Arsonist

Mass for Shut-ins is a podcast about politics, cocktails, historical anecdotes, and interviews with people who are doing interesting things in the world. Recommended for fans of Chapo and the 1980s sitcom Perfect Strangers

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