Out d’Coup Podcast

Out d'Coup | LIVE (sort of) We talk GOP Convention, DNC Convention in Philly, Protests, Social Movements and More! #DemsInPhilly

Welcome to a SPECIAL EDITION of Raging Chicken Radio's Out d'Coup podcast. Today we talk about the end of the Republican Convention in Cleveland and the beginning of the Democratic National Convention in Philly. We get into the #Wikileaks controversy regarding the DNC chair (now former chair) Debbie Wasserman Schultz; splits in the Democratic Party; protests in the street of Philly; and, directions forward for progressive political movements. 

We recap Kevin Mahoney's on-the-ground reporting from the streets of Philly at the beginning of the week and the great work of left organizing by groups like Socialist Alternative. Finally, we close out with Sean's announcement that he has just become an Uncle! All the more reason to get into some of the latest beer news to keep the celebrations going. 

Why is this a "SPECIAL EDITION"? Well, because we did this show in the same room for a change and attempted to stream the podcast live. Facebook Live failed us (three times), so we switched over to Periscope for the last two segments of the show. We'll get the kinks worked out for next time...still, let us know what you think!

The Sit Down | March for a Clean Energy Revolution in Philly ahead of the DNC. Interviews with activists and commentary

Kevin Mahoney was in Philadelphia for the March for a Clean Energy Revolution on the eve of the Democratic National Convention. It was an amazing march with a determination to deepen progressive social movements. Mahoney had a chance to talk to several people at the march and we bring those interviews you today in this special on-the-street episode of The Sit Down. Mahoney talks to:

• Kate Goodman from Socialist Alternative, Philadelphia
• Tim Judson, Executive Director of the Nuclear Information Resource Service
• Lynn Denton, a Philadelphia-based artist and her husband Charlie
• Tara Orlando, a Bernie Sanders activist from Virginia
• Jason Del Gandio, a scholar-activist and Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Public Advocacy at Temple University

Mahoney also gives his impressions of the march, the surprise HUGE turnout by Bernie Sanders activists, and so much more. Raging Chicken also has lots of photos posted up on our Facebook page and a bunch of videos on our YouTube channel, so check them out.

Oh, did we mention that it was freaking hot? No biggie. Mahoney will be back on the street tomorrow for more actions. Check out all the actions OUTSIDE the Democratic National Convention at DNC Action Committee.

Out d'Coup | Today: RNC Craziness, DNC Protests, Social Movements, Pokemon Go, Coffee, & Beer

^{Today on Out d'Coup, we talk about the craziness at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland and the upcoming protests at the Democratic National Convention in Philly. What's this all mean for the country and the future of social movements? And Kevin Mahoney lays out why he thinks the Ted Cruz "fiasco" on Tuesday night was actually coldly orchestrated by the Trump campaign.} 

^{Plus, we discuss the PA legislature's decision to move forward on anti-woman, anti-abortion legislation and some questionable alliances between some key politicians and the Catholic Church that are lurking behind the scenes.} 

^{If that's not enough for you, we also talk Pokemon Go, PA roasted-fair-trade-organic whiskey barrel aged coffee, and...of course...beer.} 

^{And believe it or not, there's more. Leave us a note and let us know what you think!}

BrewCast | We're Off! An Experimental Audio Collaboration between Raging Chicken Radio and Biniek Biotech Brews!

We've been talking about this for a long time...here it is! The first episode of Raging Chicken Radio's BrewCast! Over the course of a couple of months, we will follow Chemistry teacher and home brewer Matthew Biniek as he brews a Belgian Strong Ale. This is his original recipe and it's his first time brewing it. We'll be there from mashing the grains to popping the cap. 

In today's episode we talk about the idea for this podcast and Matthew gives us a preview of the brewing process. We'll hear about his hope and fears for what he's calling his Raging Belgian (Woot!) and how he got into home brewing. This should be a hoot folks. Be sure to follow Biniek Biotech Brews on Untappd! 

Let us know what you think!

Out d'Coup | Back from Vacation! Police Shootings, #PABudget, Bush Memorial Jig, and Craft Beer

It's a HUGE welcome back from vacation show! Kevin Mahoney goes away for a week, goes internet free for a week (after going for a swim with his phone), and the world goes nuts. We have lots to talk about: the poloice shootings of Philandro Castile and Alton Sterling; the shooting of five police officers in Dallas; a #PABudget funded through regressive taxation and one-time gimmicks; no APSCUF contract yet; PA Dem introduces a "Blue Lives Matter" bill; and, let's not forget the on-going fallout from Brexit. Whew! And what the hell was George W. Bush doing dancing with a shit-eating grin on his face at the memorial for the Dallas police officers killed by a sniper? 

After a heavy dose of politics, it's all craft beer. Kevin Mahoney talks about two new Central NY/Adirondack craft breweries that he visited on vacation last week: the Fulton Chain Craft Brewery in Old Forge, NY; and, Woodland Hop Farm and Fermentation in Marcy, NY. A cucumber lime saison? A dandelion farmhouse ale? Beer that tastes like and Adirondack camp fire? You bet! Plus, Sean Kitchen gives us an update on some great new releases at Pizza Boy Brewing! 

All this and more!

Just a note: Apparently, Kevin's head is still partly on vacation. He had the wrong mic live, so his end of the audio is a little tinny. Sorry about that!