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The Smartest Man in the World

The Smartest Man in the World

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Cliffs

Apr 7, 20261h 44m

Doves

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In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat about “Cool Hand Luke,” champagne and Connie Francis.

Sep 8, 20251h 48m

Sly

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In this fresh missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Barry Jenkins, The Boys in the Band and Brian Wilson.

Jun 19, 20251h 25m

Ponchos

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In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer discuss deportations, Dr. Kildare and Dirk Bogarde.

Apr 15, 20251h 10m

Jaspers

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In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer preach on Putin, Pearl Bailey and punk rock.

Mar 4, 20251h 36m

Monks

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In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer rap on rain, Richard Perry and Redd Foxx.

Feb 5, 20251h 40m

Smiths

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In this missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer commiserate on Kamala Harris, Kris Kristofferson and Ken Page.

Oct 17, 20241h 53m

Tops

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In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Brazil, Billy Bean and Bob Newhart.

Sep 9, 20241h 47m

Mays

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In another broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer address Althea Gibson, Anouk Aimée and Albert Heath.

Jul 10, 20241h 59m

Carters

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In another dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer lecture on Lee Dorsey, Louis Gossett Jr and Luis Buñuel.

Apr 4, 20242h 2m

Pogos

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In the newest recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak about The Shangri-Las, The Smothers Brothers and Shane MacGowan.

Jan 26, 20241h 30m

Crofts

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Live from the The Punchline in San Francisco, Greg cracks on Cookie Bear, A Christmas Carol and Cormac McCarthy.

Dec 29, 20231h 28m

Optimists

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Live from Shakespeare and Company in Paris, Greg talks travel, Texas and Tenzing Norgay.

Dec 13, 20231h 10m

Smokies

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In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer riff on The Rolling Stones, Rudolph Isley and Richard Roundtree.

Nov 6, 20231h 46m

The Negro Leagues Hall of Game Awards 2023

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Live from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO, Greg hosts the Hall of Game awards. Greg interviews baseball greats Al Downing, Dave Stewart, Derrick Blue, Dontrelle Willis and Doc Gooden.

Sep 25, 20231h 30m

Peewees

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In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer acknowledge Agnès Varda, Alfred Hitchcock and Andy Smart.

Sep 8, 20231h 47m

Pants

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Live from the Soho Theatre in London, Greg ponders pints, Pantera and Portsmouth.

Jul 27, 20231h 2m

Glasses

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In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer analyze Angela Bassett, An American Tail and Astrud Gilberto.

Jun 30, 20231h 51m

Huskies

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Live from Esther’s Follies in Austin as part of SXSW, Greg alludes to The Alamo, Ann Richards and awards shows.

Mar 14, 20231h 17m

Shorts

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In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jam on James Hong, jazz and Judy Heumann.

Mar 9, 20231h 17m

Temptations

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In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer discuss The Delfonics, Dianne Feinstein and David Crosby.

Feb 7, 20232h 12m

Stitches

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Live from the Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco, Greg cracks on Cleveland, Christmas and Chaney.

Dec 29, 20221h 26m

Paris Blues

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Live from Shakespeare and Company in Paris, Greg cracks on Christmas Carols, The Clash and Christine McVie.

Dec 17, 20221h 33m

Sunsets

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In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer lecture on lettuce, Lou Reed and Loretta Lynn.

Nov 4, 20221h 46m

Hollands

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In this dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Michelle Obama, Mary Peltola and Mable John.

Sep 10, 20221h 39m

Bills

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In the the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter on Buck O’Neil, Bo Hopkins and Bob Dylan.

Aug 1, 20221h 38m

Roe

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In the latest communiqué from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer riff on Ron Carter, Roberta Flack and Roe v. Wade.

May 7, 20221h 17m

Opals

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In an overdue dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer converse on Ketanji Brown Jackson, Kelsie Whitmore and The Keystone Korner.

Apr 19, 20221h 31m

Poitiers

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In an overdue dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer feel out Funkadelic, fashion and Fred McGriff.

Feb 15, 20222h 8m

Caps

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Live from the Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco, Greg banters on baking bread, Bo Donaldson and the Haywoods and The Bell Beefer.

Dec 31, 20211h 31m

Buds

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In the this week's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Mark Meadows, Minnie Miñoso and The Monkees.

Dec 14, 20211h 19m

Gaps

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In the newest recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak Scotland, Schoolhouse Rock and super slides.

Nov 19, 20211h 0m

Dashes

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg speaks about Sarah Dash, Spearmint Rhino and "Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song."

Sep 27, 20211h 21m

Pops

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In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer converse on Colorado, Carl Bean and Confederate statues.

Sep 20, 20211h 19m

Watts

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In today’s address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer love Louisiana, Lou Grant and Lee “Scratch” Perry.

Sep 1, 20211h 42m

Knots

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In today’s conversation from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jaw on Josephine Baker, James W. Loewen and Jack Hirschman.

Aug 24, 20211h 40m

Fries

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg dips into diving boards, dinosaurs and Don Henley.

Aug 16, 20211h 23m

Cables

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In this week's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer kick around Kool and the Gang, Kamala Harris and Kathy Hochul.

Aug 12, 20211h 3m

Ravens

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In this week's address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat about Charles Connor, Christian Boltanski and Charlie Watts.

Aug 6, 20211h 28m

Guardians

In this week's dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Bill Macy, Biz Markie and Bob Moses.

Jul 29, 20211h 48m

Camels

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg ponders Pearl Bailey, patchouli and Pete Rose

Jul 13, 20211h 30m

Bullhorns

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In another dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer harp on Haribo gummies, Harvey Milk and Hawaii.

Jul 2, 20211h 21m

Shores

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg chats about Chrissie Hynde, Cher and the Circle Star Theatre.

Jun 21, 20211h 24m

Mudcats

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In the latest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer feel out The Firesign Theatre, Fee Waybill and federal judge appointments.

Jun 15, 20211h 42m

Grooves

In the latest chat from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer vamp on Venus Williams, vaccines and voter suppression.

Jun 6, 20211h 0m

Watchtowers

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In this week's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Bob Dylan, Bettye Lavette and Betye Saar.

May 28, 20211h 0m

Partners

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg nods to Nick Franglen, Nora Dunn and Nick and Nora Charles.

May 17, 20211h 27m

Flacks

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In this week's address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Mr. Personality, masks and McCarthy.

May 13, 20211h 18m

Shocks

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In today’s chat from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer salute San Francisco, Senator Warnock and Star Wars.

May 4, 20211h 26m

Stacks

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Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg raps on rodeos, The Readymades and Republicans.

Apr 26, 20211h 27m