Men in Gorilla Suits

Fuck 2020! (Amirite?)

In so many ways, it was a horrible year. But...were there any good moments?

The mighty Gorillamen cannot speak for all humankind, but...we considered all that was horrible this year, while still trying to be cheery.

Specifically, this is what we talked about:

  • How did you start 2020?
  • When was the first time you suspected the year might not be going well?
  • What were some of the early (pre-pandemic) bright spots of 2020 for you?
  • What were some of the pre-pandemic bad parts of the year?
  • When the pandemic hit, how long did you think it was going to last?
  • What was your first "it can't possibly get any worse"… but then it got worse moment?
  • What were some bright spots in the last 3/4 of 2020?
  • What was your favorite new TV show of this year?
  • Movie?
  • Album/Song? (as always, feel free to come up with a list)
  • What was the best thing about 2020?
  • The worst?
  • The silver lining?
  • What's the future of 2021?

Direct download: migs312.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:48pm CDT

Somebody once told me the world was gonna roll me...so I hurt myself today, to see if I still feel. Now, don't you tell me to smile, 'cause nothing lasts forever -- even cold November rain.

And I know it's up for me if you steal my sunshine because nothing compares (nothing compares) to you. So load up on guns and bring your friends; 'cause after all, you're my wonderwall...

Yep, we're talking about 90s music!

What's discussed this time around:

  • What's the first 90s tune you remember hearing?
  • While radio was still big in the 90s, what other things drove the rise of 90s music?
  • What new style of music that came along in the 90s surprised you?
  • What style of 90s music is your favorite?
  • Why do you think alternative music took hold in the 90s?
  • What is your favorite 90s tune? (Or hell, a list if need be...)
  • Least favorite tune of the 90s?
  • Do you have a favorite concert of the 90s?
  • What 90s tunes do you still go back to?
  • Right at the end of the 90s, Napster came along. How big was peer-to-peer shared music in your life?
  • This probably leans more into the early 2000s, but did peer-to-peer sharing cause you to stop buying music or buy more music?
  • This may seem weird since it's over, but what is the future of 90s music?

Direct download: migs311.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:41am CDT

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