Hello again, Kosa-Nostrians!
In these very gloomy times I want to share some humor- the podcast Trapo Chap House. (erm… I always get that backwards…)
Having been hounded from posting and/or commenting on this site by the rabid pack of lawyers who took over in the run-up to November 2016 (BBB, are you still here?), I somehow stumbled on these 30-something comedians and their highly irreverent takes on the political scene.
They have helped me get through these past couple of years, and have often had suprisingly serious guests for a comedy show, such as Richard Wolff and China Miéville. But mostly, humor.
As a 60-something, I might take issue with their occasional pokes at “the boomers” (if I didn’t see exactly the same brain-shuttered boomer responses to criticism as they see, that is) and probably 33% of the cultural references require a google or two, but this show represents a strong current in the political streams running through this country.
When facing overwhelming student loan debt, limited access to establishment political power, AND a country that somehow elected Trump, this dark humor is a welcome tonic. I hadn’t seen any mention of the Chapos on Kos to date, so have a listen for free on Soundcloud and be careful with your beverages- there will be spit-takes!
Oh, and buy the book...