Best Christopher Gronlund and Shawn Kupfer Podcasts (2024)

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Last Seen...Being Artificially Intelligent 1:09:03

1y ago1:09:03

1:09:03

The Gorillamen asked ChatGPT to write the intro to this episode about artificial intelligence... "Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the field of computer science and engineering that deals with creating intelligent machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making…

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Last Seen...Assuming Control 1:22:52

1+ y ago1:22:52

1:22:52

We've discussed control before, but it's fun revisiting a topic (and throwing in some new points of discussion). Here's what was discussed: What is the first time you realized someone was trying to exert control over you? Have you ever tried to control anyone else? Why do people feel the need to control others? What systems of control are obvious? …

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Last Seen...Running for Ten Years 1:10:12

1+ y ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Pull up a stump and gather round, for I will speak to you now about the Gorillamen... Some say they escaped...wherever it is they once were. Sightings are frequent: in the beginning, weekly. In time, they were seen and heard every other week. Now, they sometimes have a couple sightings a month, but at times we all wonder if they will ever come back…

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Last Seen...Talking About Guns 1:10:43

1+ y ago1:10:43

1:10:43

Pew Pew Pew!!! "You'll never take mah gunz, Mistah Gov'mint!!!" Pew Pew Pew!!! Other gun owners aren't that ridiculous. This time around, we talk about them both as...we talk about guns. Specifically: What was your first experience with guns? Have you ever fired a gun? Do you own a gun? Why or why not? Have you ever, or would you ever? Under what c…

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Last Seen...Avoiding Toxic Fans 1:20:05

1+ y ago1:20:05

1:20:05

If you've ever been around sports, loved an entertainment franchise, or been on the Internet, you've likely seen toxic fans. This time around, the Gorillamen talk about toxic fandom -- specifically: When did you first become aware of toxic fandom? Fans of things have always been opinionated—some, even toxic. What do you think has contributed to the…

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Last Seen...Finally Returning 1:13:03

1+ y ago1:13:03

1:13:03

So...it's been a while... Months in fact... But we're back! If you want to find out what we did during our hiatus, here's a peek at what's discussed on this, our return episode! * * * The last "normal" episode we put out was May 21. What was going on in your life in late spring/early summer? What bad things happened on our break? This is the first …

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Last Seen...Contemplating Things 58:40

2y ago58:40

58:40

So...finally...the lost episode. Gorilla Christopher apologizes for losing his side of the original recording and then...all the wackiness that followed. But...he re-recorded his side of the show and pieced it all together. It's more to the point because to match up cross-talk would have taken a lot of time. So it's pretty much, "Hey: here's a ques…

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Last Seen...Taking a Break 4:58

2y ago4:58

4:58

So...it's been a while. We're still alive and still doing our things...we just haven't been recording Men in Gorilla Suits. The quick version is: Chris lost his side of a recording, we both got sick, and this summer in Texas has really sucked. But if you want to know more, you can listen to Gorilla Christopher's husky COVID voice for five minutes a…

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Last Seen...Talking About Generation X 1:18:38

2y ago1:18:38

1:18:38

So...uhm...Gorilla Christopher was all set up to record, but...he didn't set up his MacBook audio settings to look for his audio interface and microphone. So...the laptop mic picked up sound, meaning...Christopher's sound is pretty shoddy this episode. But...it's kinda fitting. As the older Gen-X member of the GorillaMen, just pretend he's recordin…

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Last Seen...Eating Breakfast 1:26:58

2y ago1:26:58

1:26:58

This time around, the Gorillamen talk about...breakfast. Specifically: What is the first breakfast you specifically remember eating? Do you regularly eat breakfast? Do you believe breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Why or why not? What is your favorite breakfast? Do you have a daily go-to breakfast? What is your all- time favorite bre…

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Last Seen...In the Afterlife 1:04:04

2+ y ago1:04:04

1:04:04

We've talked about death and other things surrounding this topic, but never focused solely on the afterlife. Now we have...specifically, these points: When was the first time you were introduced to the concept of the afterlife? Which afterlife was it? Do you believe in the afterlife? Why or why not? Why do you think people take comfort in the idea …

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Last Seen...Eating Processed Foods 1:15:33

2+ y ago1:15:33

1:15:33

This time around, the Gorillamen discuss these finer points about processed foods: What is the first processed food you remember eating? What is the last processed food you've eaten? What, to you, constitutes a processed food? How easy is it to avoid processed foods? Is there a time in your life when you noticed a boom in process foods? If so, what…

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Last Seen...Talking About Drug Policy 1:11:20

2+ y ago1:11:20

1:11:20

This time, it's all about U.S. drug policy: When were you first exposed to the concept of illegal drugs? How soon after that were you exposed to anti-drug messaging? Was the War on Drugs a success in any way? What do you think of America’s current policy dealing with illegal drugs? Do you think employers should be able to drug test? Should marijuan…

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Last Seen...Finding Time 1:19:18

2+ y ago1:19:18

1:19:18

Jim Croce wrote one of the best lines about the human struggle against time: "But there never seems to be enough time To do the things you want to do once you find them." This time around, the Gorillamen talk about making time for the things they love...and how they deal with time spent doing things they'd rather not do. Specifically, these points:…

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Last Seen…Being Introspective 1:10:24

2+ y ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Come along if you dare as the Gorillamen go deep into a journey to the center of their minds... They ponder these things: When’s the first time you remember thinking about thinking? When’s the first time you had a conversation with yourself? What was the first thing you realized you needed to change based on introspection? How much time do you spen…

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Last Seen...Watching Nature Shows 1:05:38

2+ y ago1:05:38

1:05:38

From somber documentaries about the struggles of the wilds to, "Crikey! We're gonna wind up some animals for your viewing amusement, mate! Why's this cobra so mad...all I'm doing is dragging it around by its tail!" -- nature documentaries and programs are a viewing staple. This time, the Gorillamen talk about them...specifically: What's the first n…

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Last Seen...Being Perfect 1:07:17

2+ y ago1:07:17

1:07:17

There is no better episode of Men in Gorilla Suits than this one! This is the perfect episode... We could stop now and call it quits... But we are imperfect Gorillamen still chasing a thing that can never be captured. And so...we talk about these things this time around... What’s the first thing you heard described as perfect? What was your first c…

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Last Seen...Being Self Taught 1:32:11

2+ y ago1:32:11

1:32:11

Busy week for the Gorillamen, so we'll get right to it. This time around, we talk about self teaching...specifically: When did you first learn about self-teaching? What’s the first thing you taught yourself? What are a few self-taught things you feel you do well? Most self taught things are still shaped by books and other things. Is there something…

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Last Seen...Coping 1:13:26

2+ y ago1:13:26

1:13:26

It's been a nutty couple years, and many people the Gorillamen have bumped into have had a rough time coping. Hell, even the Gorillamen have had their moments. And that's why, this time around, the discussion turns to...coping. * * * What’s the first time you heard what coping was? What’s the first thing you had to cope with? Are you good at coping…

3y ago1:09:24

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Last Seen...Remembering Things 1:13:38

3y ago1:13:38

1:13:38

It is rather funny that, despite having this episode about memories edited and ready to go, Gorilla Christopher forgot to get it online yesterday. And since he is prepping for a long weekend in East Texas, this is all he's typing. Well, this...and what we talk about this episode: What's your first memory? Do you have a good memory? How reliable is …

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Last Seen...Quitting Things 1:26:39

3y ago1:26:39

1:26:39

After 319 episodes, we have made the decision to...keep going with the podcast! Okay, so we didn't decide a thing...we do the show almost automatically, now. But since the episode is about quitting things (habits, jobs, and so much more), we of course must make the joke that it's all over. It's not. This is what we talk about this time around: What…

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Last Seen...Making Progress 1:07:27

3+ y ago1:07:27

1:07:27

The hands of time creep forward and the pages of calendars turn. Along the way, microbes become creatures that leave the water and eventually walk upright. In time, the Progenies of Time create societies, the Internet, and so many other things. Progress marches on, so...this time around, that's what the Gorillamen discuss. Specifically: When is the…

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Last Seen...Trying New Things 1:15:13

3+ y ago1:15:13

1:15:13

Once upon a time, there were two little gorillas who worked together in the mortgage branch of a very large bank. They liked each other enough that they stayed in touch, even after leaving that job and going their separate ways. They talked about starting a new thing: a podcast. They jumped into that new thing, and the only thing that ever stopped …

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Last Seen...Talking About Modern Conspiracies 1:13:40

3+ y ago1:13:40

1:13:40

This is not the government writing this intro to tell you that Gorilla Shawn, recently receiving his first COVID-19 vaccine dose, is now under the control of Bill Gates. And Gorilla Christopher recently didn't eat fake Texas snow, and is not now a HAARP zombie! Nope...nothing to see, here...move on... This time around, while still rebounding from t…

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Last Seen...Snowed In 1:36

3+ y ago1:36

1:36

A quick update... For the first time in over 315 episodes (eight years), it looks like we won't get an episode out during its scheduled week. Because of the unprecedented storm that hit Texas this week, Gorilla Shawn has been without power, and Gorilla Christopher spent much of the week without Internet. Not sure if we will release the new episode …

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Last Seen...Improving Homes 1:17:56

3+ y ago1:17:56

1:17:56

It's time to change that avocado-colored kitchen you've looked at daily since buying that 60s ranch house in the 'burbs. But how? Do you hire contractors, do it yourself, or find the right combination of both options? More people than ever are giving it their own go. If you live in the suburbs, you are likely just a few miles from a large home impr…

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Last Seen...Being Brainwashed 1:18:42

3+ y ago1:18:42

1:18:42

You will listen to Men in Gorilla Suits... You will spread the good news about Men in Gorilla Suits... You will listen to Men in Gorilla Suits... You will spread the good news about Men in Gorilla Suits... You will listen to Men in Gorilla Suits... You will spread the good news about Men in Gorilla Suits... This time around, we're talking about bra…

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Last Seen...Talking about Hypochondria 1:13:49

3+ y ago1:13:49

1:13:49

So...uhm...how 'bout that attempted United States coup attempt, eh? It's been a bit of a nutty week (to say the least), but we have yet to miss posting an episode by Friday of the scheduled week for 313 episodes and counting... This time, we talk about hypochondria; specifically: When did you first hear about hypochondria? Who was the first hypocho…

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Last Seen...Discussing 2020 1:24:48

3+ y ago1:24:48

1:24:48

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 ye…

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Last Seen...Listening to 90s Music 1:27:11

3+ y ago1:27:11

1:27:11

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 a…

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Last Seen...Discussing American Exceptionalism 1:16:49

3+ y ago1:16:49

1:16:49

'Murica!!! This time around, we're talking about American Exceptionalism. Specifically these points: When were you first introduced to the idea of American exceptionalism? Do you believe in American exceptionalism? The concept traces back to the mid-1800s. Was America exceptional then? What’s the current state of America? What’s the current state o…

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Last Seen...Having Crushes 1:11:55

3+ y ago1:11:55

1:11:55

You catch the gorilla's eye and he quickly looks away. But fuzzy face be damned, you swear his cheeks turn a bit red. You look away, and he glances back and smiles. You go your separate ways, but you cannot stop thinking about that gorilla and maybe, just maybe, you imagine he's probably thinking about you... This time around, the Gorillamen talk a…

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Last Seen...Collecting Things 1:32:54

3+ y ago1:32:54

1:32:54

We Gorillamen have collected 308 episodes of this show. So it seemed fitting that we talk about collections...specifically... When did you first notice someone collecting something? What was the first thing you collected? Why do we as humans like to collect things? What’s the coolest collectible you’ve seen? What’s the coolest collection? The weird…

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Last Seen...Talking about Community 1:09:45

3+ y ago1:09:45

1:09:45

Hello, and welcome to the Men in Gorilla Suits community. Membership has its privileges: no message forums, membership cards, or expectations other than, "We're not the bosses of you...do whatever you want!" But there are podcasts, organizations, and so many other things around which communities are built. In fact, that's the topic of this episode.…

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Last Seen...Existing 1:01:20

4y ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Does this podcast really exist? Do you really exist? Does anything actually exist? (Other than the simulation in which we are all trapped.) This time around, we get all deep and talk about our very existence...specifically: When was the first time you realized that you, as a person, actually exist? When was the first time you worried you might not …

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Last Seen...Playing Instruments 1:16:07

4y ago1:16:07

1:16:07

We got through this entire episode without making an instrument = penis joke. Apparently, after 300 episodes, we have become complacent. For that, the Gorillamen apologize. So...this week we talk about hard wood(en) instruments and playing flutes. (But not skin flutes...another opportunity squandered...) It's all about musical instruments. Specific…

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Last Seen...Justifying Things 1:02:31

4y ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Gorilla Christopher almost totally forgot to load this! Sad thing: he got a jump on the episode, but didn't get to this part on Wednesday. Were he to justify things, he'd say, "Well, technically, our release date is Friday...Wednesdays just happened along the way..." Or he could have said something about a busy work-week or that things got lost in …

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Last Seem...Being Shamed 1:12:30

4y ago1:12:30

1:12:30

"Remember the time that I spilled the cup / Of apple juice in the hall / Please tell mom this is not her fault…" Blink-182 - "Adam's Song" This time around, we're talking about shame… Specifically, this: When did you first become aware of shame? Do you find shame a problematic thing? What's the most shame you've ever felt? What is something society…

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