Stuart Bedasso Radio

Yes, be an internet activist.  At www.CoolCatsForChange.com.  So whatcha think?  Is climate change bad enough for you to do something about it, yet?  Dave's still working on becoming an art teacher...or is he?  Covid...don't call it a comeback! www.StuartBedasso.com

It's Dave's first week of school and oh, does he have some stories to tell.  Don't worry, it won't get him fired...probably. We revisit the old Afterschool TV Specials.  You gotta check this out. Gwar does Cindy Lauper; almost literally.  What foods do you connect to your childhood?  Explore us at www.StuartBedasso.com.

If you're going to the Fair and don't talk about butter sculptures have you gone to the Fair?  Get down for the Climate March coming up September 17th.  They're really making Dave teach art class.  What's next, water ballet?  New York State: how to make legal weed illegal.  As always, support us at www.StuartBedasso.com.

Carrie is back and she has different strokes for different folks. Dave comes back from down south.  Holler!  Should we be cutting the cord?  How many cords?  We get into lamination.  Go with it.  What can you scissor with?  Support us at www.StuartBedasso.com.

We're down for the Riverboat Beatdown those white folks took.  It's beyond time for YT people who fuck around to find out.  You don't have to care about politics, but politics cares about you.  Help our ohana on Maui at http://mauirapidresponse.org/.  Everything Stuart is at www.StuartBedasso.com.

We'll be talking about Cornel West every week for a while.  Get used to it.  Plus there are things YOU can do to help save the world.  Dave's going back to school.  If only it was like Rodney.  Yeah, we talk about the indictment.  But don't let that distract you.  Check out all our things at www.StuartBedasso.com.

Don't not go see Barbie, but do we only accept feminism if it's wrapped in capitalism?  Dave was cheating on you with another podcast. Yeah, we're touting Cornel West for President.  Come at us, bro.  Can we get the kids stealing cars to chill or are they a lost generation?  If you're not visiting CoolCatsForChange.com are you really cool?

A laid back show this week.  Something must be blowing through the jasmine in our minds.  Dr. Cornel West is in the running to be the Green Party's candidate for president and we are here for it.  And we may even be scheming around it.  (hint, hint)  Support ALL strikes!  Writers, actors, longshorepeople, dog groomers, whatevs.  Don't be a scab and don't cross a picket line.  Support us at www.StuartBedasso.com.

Special K is back!  We talk about Rochester's recent Pride parade.  Dating apps are weird and of course, it's all guys' fault.  Stop being guys, guys!  Just a dude and his balls.  And why can't kids read?  Seriously.  Special K breaks it down.  Support us at www.StuartBedasso.com.

Everyone's saying we should "rise up" but do you know what we're supposed to be fighting for?  We discuss.  Dave is back in the saddle...this time without chaps.  Threads?  We're still looking at MySpace.  You really should support our Patreon at www.patreon.com/bedasso.

Melyssa's back from assignment; and by assignment we mean having a hysterectomy.  Good times.  Viva la France!  Supreme Court?  More like Skanky Court, amirite?  Start saving the world at CoolCatsForChange.com.

Carrie is back!  This week we learn that Dave is not a man of mystery.  Who knew?  Rich people dying in submarines?  Uh, OK. Get your sex toys at www.StuartBedasso.com because we got the hook up.

Melyssa makes with the hiking.  You seriously want to check out the podcast "The Myth of Freedom Under Capitalism".  Go look at someone's bits; it's good for you.  We take our first stab at the AI and the results were meh.  Complete your life by going to www.StuartBedasso.com.

Dave takes a trip to the Michigan Militialands and finds...beer.  Of course he does. Are gadgets and technology ruining us? Just because it's gay capitalism, doesn't mean it's not hot garbage.  Hot Take: We're ALL neurodivergent.  Change the world at www.coolcatsforchange.com and support us at www.stuartbedasso.com.

Dave's new endeavor to save the world has it's soft opening.  If you're on the FB, go like Cool Cats for Change!  And more is to come! Another  internet kerfuffle for Melyssa.  It's not funny if your "humor" is at the expense of the non-privileged.  Sheepdogs gonna sheepdog.  Beware of the Bern.  Support us at www.StuartBedasso.com.

Peter Kline is back!  Is there such a thing as racist chicken? We fantasize about Gay NASCAR.  Vroom, Vroom!  More band names!  Is Dave getting in bed with China?  As always support the Stuart Bedasso media empire at www.StuartBedasso.com.

The EPIC conclusion to our time at the 2023 Rochester Erotic Arts Festival.  More safewords, ass lasers, capitalism sucks, BDSM and a whole lot more.  We have links to a lot of the small businesses we talked about on the show up on our website so go check them out at www.StuartBedasso.com.

Our conversation with Matt Hongoltz-Hetling, author of the newly released book If It Sounds Like A Quack.  You should read this book!  How did Matt spoil puberty for Dave?  We connect Matt's book to our for-profit health care system.  Do all roads lead to libertarianism?  And we even work in garbage plates and roller derby.  Yep, we have it all!  As always, support us at www.StuartBedasso.com.

Part 2 of our time at the Rochester Erotic Arts Festival.  Great talks with Anime Junkie & Chelsea followed by a little bit of everything with Lauren from Savage Madness.  She's crafty...in a sexy way.  And if you want that bonus coverage of REAF, go to our Patreon page.

We finally made it to the Rochester Erotic Arts Festival!  Here's part 1 of our conversations with a whole lot of awesome folks who were kind enough to talk to a couple of dorks like Dave & Melyssa.  We had fun, learned a lot, and grooved to an amazing vibe.  Check out all of our internet goodness at www.StuartBedasso.com.

The show's on the road.  This week, Arizona at Dave's family gathering.  He hangs out with Jayden as they talk about potential safewords, careers in agriculture, and Jayden's continuing evolution.  You're still evolving too, right?  As always support the show at www.StuartBedasso.com.

How Do the Songs You Play About Sex Contribute to the Revolution?

Glad you asked! We believe that, particularly in the United States, but thanks to globalism as part of capitalism, sexuality is used and exploited to repress some folks and/or to just make money off of us. That’s why corporations use tits to sell cheeseburgers, etc. 

We genuinely feel that a healthy, sex-positive attitude is necessary to overthrow our corporate overloads. First, it helps us recognize when our natural tendency to being horny is being exploited for rich peoples’ gain. Second, sex is life-affirming. We all need our lives to be affirmed once in a while. Third, having the sexy with one or more people of everyone’s choice gives us hope, which is in very short supply. 

OK, I get it. So how do you pick the songs about the sexy that you play on SBR? 

Just like all the music we play here, the sexy songs have to be listenable to us. Yes, taste in music is an individual thing. But for better or worse, if there’s a song you dig that we don’t play here there are a gazillion places to listen to it. Here’s an example:

WAP, by Cardi B. Who doesn’t like themselves a little Wet Ass Pussy, know what I’m saying? But the music… no. Not our jam. If there’s ever a spoken word version, hip us to it and we’ll be all up in that WAP ASAP. 

There are plenty of songs not about sex that we’ve heard that lyrically fit what we’re trying to do at Stuart Bedasso Radio; songs that focus on changing our society for the better, but we didn’t like the music so we don’t play them. But for ANY song that you think would fit into what we’re trying to do here, if you haven’t heard it here or you’ve created one, feel free to send it to us or let us know about it.

Thank you for checking out Stuart Bedasso Radio, the podcast, and all the fun stuff on the website. Please tell people you know about us and keep being a freak on the streets AND in the sheets! 

Is it time to get involved yet?  Like what else needs to get worse for y'all to realize that we all have to start fighting to change the system?  Dave gets observed and does stand up. Melyssa's taking notes on gentrification. Eve's fixing people.  Now's the time to go get you a book.  Support Stuart Bedasso Radio at www.StuartBedasso.com.

Melyssa went to see The Boss.  We made the sexy e-mail list!  Let's just move the cool people out of the shitty states.  We talk about the movie CODA.  Good stuff!  Listen to some sexy songs on Stuart Bedasso Radio: www.StuartBedasso.com.

It's the return of the lovely and talented Evora!  You need a therapist.  No, really.  You do.  Straight folk who get mad at the LBGTQ+ community need a slap upside the head. What the hell happened to Marsboy's tube we were supposed to be traveling in?  Support us at www.StuartBedasso.com.

Who are the worst drivers?  We have the answer.   It's the return of Too Much Cologne Guy!  Melyssa and Friends are about to launch an artist co-op.  You MUST read this book about Libertarians & Bears.  And as always, check out the Stuart Bedasso media empire at www.StuartBedasso.com!

We give hesitant props to Creepy Uncle Joe.  What?  TSBS talking about celebrities? Are you ready for the sports riots?  One of the kids moves back home.  Which one is it?  Beware of the spiked penis.  Not kidding around.  Get some beer and other stuff at www.StuartBedasso.com.

Should we be shocked by the killing of Tyre Nichols? Are we going to do something about it? We talk about the sexiest states in the US. Does your state buy the biggest butt plugs in the land? Find out here and get yourself a butt plug at www.StuartBedasso.com.

Sports Radio Talk Guys...stay in your lane. No one wants to hear your takes about anything but balls. Melyssa gets the rustic body scan. We're all life long learners! We talk about EXTREME GARDENING!!! Get yourself a new band name at www.StuartBedasso.com.

Dave's channeling those Dad jokes. Tired of those crusty old TV shows? Watch them all over with mind-altering substances. Voila! A new TV show. Be careful what you smell - who knows what's in Gwyneth's vagina. Weed is finally being legalized for sale in NYS and of course we're screwing it up. Check out all the links we talked about at www.StuartBedasso.com.

 10 Songs About the Sexy on SBR

1.  Clarence Carter - Strokin' from Dr. CC

2.  Judith Owen - Big Long Slidin' Thing from Come On & Get It

3.  Emeli Sande - All The Young Girls Love Alice from Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Revisited & Beyond

4.  The Waitresses - Thinking About Sex Again from Just Desserts: The Best of The Waitresses

5.  Dancing With Myself - The Dollyrots from Down The Rabbit Hole

6.  Robert Cray - Fantasized from Strong Persuader

7.  Salt-N-Peppa - Sexy Noises Turn Me On from Very Necessary

8.  Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - In The Bush from Just Dropped In

9.  Prince - Gett Off from Diamonds & Pearls

10.  5 In Love - Bubba Don't Forget Your Rubber from Electro Swingster

What are some of YOUR favorite sexy songs that we should add to the mix?  Let us know in the comments or on our social media.

You can't be surprised about things that happen today. Unless you've been living in a cave. Melyssa's giving up the sauce; or at least the real sauce. Covid is still a thing - apparently so are anti-vaxxers. Dave's mad at a sex toy. Find out why at www.StuartBedasso.com.

Carrie is back! She's not wearing her schoolgirl uniform, but does have some good teen drinking stories. Go Greta Thunberg, but we argue that small dick energy can run a small town. Looks like we're going to stay on Twitter...for now. We love the small businesses there, but fuck the wankers who run Etsy. You should be listening to Stuart Bedasso Radio at www.StuartBedasso.com.

10 Protest Songs about the Environment
(As always, in no particular order)

1.  Public Enemy – Don’t Give Up the Fight from The Evil Empire of Everything.
2.  Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) – Marvin Gaye from What’s Going On?
3.  Jello Biafra & Mojo Nixon - Where Are We Gonna Work (When The Trees Are Gone?) from Prairie Home Invasion.
4.  Koko Taylor – Pollution from Basic Soul.
5.  The Rails – Save the Planet from Cancel the Sun.
6.  Prince – Planet Earth from Planet Earth (The Sunday Mail)
7.  Johnny Cash – Don’t Go Near the Water from Ragged Old Flag.
8.  Talking Heads – (Nothing But) Flowers from Naked.
9.  Childish Gambino – Feels Like Summer from Donald Glover Presents.  
10.  Joni Mitchell – Big Yellow Taxi from Ladies of the Canyon.

You can listen to all of these (and more on Stuart Bedasso Radio!)

What are some of YOUR favorite songs about the environment?  Let us know in the comments or on our social media.

Dave gets a job! But we're not going to tell you what it is. Even if it ends up in a landfill keep recycling that plastic. We tell you why. Of course there's a bat in Dikoff Studio. We're leaving Twitter. Where should you follow us? As always, see what we're putting down at www.StuartBedasso.com.

 Let’s Talk About Free Speech

As you may or may not have heard, one of our folks here at the Stuart Bedasso media “empire” recently lost their job, pretty much because of what they said on the podcast that we put out.  You can hear the specific podcast on our Patreon if you’re curious, &/or here’s the podcast that explains why they were
fired.

That, along with the ridiculousness over what’s happening with Twitter spurred this post.  So let’s talk about “free speech”

For people in the United States:  Our Bill of Rights grants us freedom from government interference when it comes to speech.  From the government – not private companies or individuals*.  So Twitter, Facebook, or any other privately-owned social media platform can, and does, censor whatever the hell it wants.

And you, as a private individual are allowed to tell them to fuck off, to not use their platform and therefore giving them your data.  And that’s a decision people have to make, especially those who rely on these platforms for economic survival.  Is it worth getting off of Twitter or Instagram if those platforms drive people to the platform where you make money?  This is huge for sex workers as well as independent journalists like Lee Camp, Rania Khalek, et al.  And why it is up to those of us who do not rely on the big platforms to support the folks who do in other ways.  

So when we decide to leave a platform, we have the luxury of not relying on The Stuart Bedasso Show or Stuart Bedasso Radio as revenue streams we need to survive.  It’s a much easier decision for us.  

But you, as individuals, also have the power to leave these platforms; to find other places online to exchange ideas, meet others, explore others’ art.  Building up those platforms is a (slight) form of activism.  We agree that we’re not going to consumer our way to Revolution, but this is a step.  

And as much as we like watching cat videos, getting recipes, or seeing boobies on a platform, if that platform allows hate speech, allows Nazi’s to roam free, etc., by continuing to use that platform we’re implicitly approving of that behavior – as well as approving of boobies, which if you’re reading this, you probably are down with them as well.  

*Of course there is individual behavior that IS illegal in places.  Stalking, threatening, etc.  And the big platforms are very inconsistent in how they deal with people who do these things.  And this is another reason to not use those outlets.  

The idea that your rights cannot infringe on someone else’s rights has been around since the idea of free speech began.  And hate speech infringes on other people's right to be safe.  Dave Chappelle’s shitty “jokes” about transgender people do that.  Elon Musk silencing people who criticize him does that.  By the way, the (US) government insisting on having a “permit” to assemble is also muzzling speech.  

So what’s the point here?  

Well, our brains have been trained to gravitate toward not having to do much thinking; black or white; yes or no; this or that, etc.  But very little in life is like that, including this concept of free speech.  There's almost always a lot of gray.  So we’re going to be leaving Twitter come January 1st and we’ve already started exploring other platforms.  And some of them are problematic, too.  We’re still on Facebook & Instagram…for now.  We’ve started posting our podcast on YouTube…for now.  But we’ve also looked to some lower-key places as well.  Pillowfort, Bandcamp, Minds, Patreon, & Plurk.  Yeah… Plurk.  And we’re checking out more.  

We also hope you’ll use our website as a place to exchange ideas as well.  I guess in the comments; but even if you do that, we’ll be moderating those.  For things we agree with?  No.  Just for hateful stuff.  Is that against free speech?  Not if you agree that hateful speech infringes on other people’s rights, which we do.  

So if you’re really into the idea of free speech, don’t be lazy about it.  Put ideas online that you would only say to people face-to-face.  Give your ideas time to get thought about before posting.  Maybe make sure most of your time is in listening and thinking as opposed to speaking.

Just a thought.

WTF? A TV cop becomes an honorary cop. Is he going to honorarily shoot someone? We're looking to get off of Twitter. Do your holiday shopping at www.StuartBedasso.com. Wanna hear the podcast that got Dave fired? Head on over to our Patreon. Oh, and having a disability is not a license to be an asshole.

Ten New Protest Songs (In no particular order) 

1. Mykki Blanco & Ah-Mer-Ah-Su – Your Feminism Is Not My Feminism 

2. Julian Taylor - Stolen Lands

3. Hellsingland Underground – Old White Men 

4. Have Gun, Will Travel – Resist the Machines

5. Simple Minds – Who Killed the Truth? 

6. Jeb Loy Nichols – Deportees  

7. Calibro 35 – The Ballad of Sacco and Vanzetti 

8. Carmen Lundy – Ain’t I Human from Fade to Black. 

9. Jimetta Rose & Voices of Creation - Operation Feed Yourself 

10. Paisley Fields - Jesus Loving American Guy (Limp Wrist)

(You can listen to all of these and more on Stuart Bedasso Radio!) 

What new protest songs have YOU heard lately? Let us know in the comments or on our social media.

We are back! Had to take some time off while Dave was losing his job over the podcast. Yep. We talk about it here. The website is back up, too. www.StuartBedasso.com. From there you can check out our Patreon. It's where you can listen to the old shows we had to take down. Melyssa's not like Big Lou. She's not on meds, too. Find out why. Damn, it's good to be back!

As promised, the author of The End of Policing, Alex Vitale, is on the show and this is a MUST listen. How did policing start in the US? Should we just end policing tomorrow? Police are not an appropriate response to homelessness, drug use, sex work, and more. We have to create institutions that reduces the need for police. Listen then get the book at https://www.versobooks.com/books/3906-the-end-of-policing.

Pat LaMarche is back to talk about her new project - her collaboration with Jason Seaux - on a comic book called Invisible, about a homeless vet superhero. Get your copy at www.invisiblevet.com. All proceeds go to help homeless vets. We talk about the process of comic book creation; Dave opens up his mouth and now he may have to start writing a comic book. How do they get statistics on homelessness? It's the government, of course it's bullshit. And it's not TSBS if we don't work in cannabis. Support Stuart Bedasso Radio at www.StuartBedasso.com.

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