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    We begin at the beginning all over again. Rall and Rudy catch up and make plans for a newer, better Swirl.

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    The Question Is Different, But The Same

    The Question Is Different, But The Same

      Rall and Rudy are back after a too long hiatus. We’re talking Tyre Nichols and Rhianna this time around. And we mention this awesome poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AVKvy9PebE. We’re rusty, but dammit feels good to be back.

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      Make My Journey Brighter

      Make My Journey Brighter

        Our first episode in a series where we explore the cultural impact of people and cultures that have become etched into the American culture and become a permanent part of the American swirl.  Today we talk about the wonder that is Sister Rosetta Tharpe and the influence artists like her and Robert Johnson are still […]

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        Happy F ing Birthday America

        Happy F***ing Birthday, America

          Rall still thinks America is a solid 7 while Rudy isn’t sure it’s a 5. We talk Roe v. Wade and their experience as men and abortion (hint: we’re in favor). They talk video games and a few other things. And Rall has some really awesome news! 

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          A Very Loved Donut

          A Very Loved Donut

            Last week we had high hopes for our next episode. Then America did what America does. 

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            Leave It All Behind

            Let’s Just Leave It All Behind

              Rudy and Rall talk about moving to Paris and Greece, respectively. Rudy explains the pinch and roll method.  The little old racist lady makes Rudy afraid to make friends in the South. We revisit how to treat bullies.  Rall’s beautiful, breathtaking mama has a birthday! No seriously, she is stop-traffic gorgeous. Rudy tells a heartwarming […]

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              Dead Horse

              Dead Horse and Some Genealogy

                Rall and Rudy talk about that shit that went down at the Oscars. Also, they discuss Rall’s newfound whiteness and Rudy is Japanese. Also, the awesome new Supreme Court Justice! 

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