Step aboard The Black Swirl dimension hoppers, your ticket to the Anti-Matter Minute! The dimension in which the minutes of the day don’t matter. Join your cosmic guides Joeba Fett, co-pilot Ripley Scott, and their quirky waste droid Zero Frux, as they navigate the unknown and delve into mind-bendingly absurd news articles each week. So strap in and prepare for light-speed laughter, as we embark on a journey through the bizarre and bewildering all the while exploring new themes and special s ...
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Nazca Nightcaps: The Inside Poop on Peru's Greatest Mystery
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In our most recent and slightly inebriated episode of "Close Encounters of The Slurred Kind," Joeba and Ripley dive into the mysterious origins of the Nazca Lines in Peru. The episode kicks off with Joeba's wild misunderstanding of "Nazca Lines" as he confuses them with something entirely different, leading to a comical interaction involving a Gung…
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X-Tremely Tipsy: Part Two (Deadly Double Shots)
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In this action-packed continuation of Close Encounters of The Slurred Kind, Joeba and Ripley face the suspenseful task of discovering Zero's fate as a former Weapon XII experiment. As they approach the mutant sanctuary of Genosha, they continue with their usual bouts of hyperspace headline hilarity. Alongside notable guest Robert Mancuso, the crew …
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X-Tremely Tipsy: Part One (Weapons of Mass Distraction)
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Get ready for an action-packed adventure that practically leaped off the pages of a comic book on this episode of CESK! Joeba and Ripley find themselves on an unplanned mission to return stolen property to the X-Men on Genosha. As they navigate this unexpected twist, Joeba's newfound obsession with Wolverine's persona adds a hilarious layer of chao…
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Freaky Frequencies & Creepy Cocktails
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In this spine-tingling episode of "Close Encounters of the Slurred Kind," Joeba and Ripley embark on an adventure to hack their droid ZERO for some free radio, only to stumble upon something far creepier. Their attempt at interstellar piracy is interrupted by Bon Solo, a mysterious traveler from another dimension whose ship, the Space Bee, has malf…
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Welcome back, Dimension Hoppers! In this thrilling episode of "Close Encounters of The Slurred Kind," hosts Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott find themselves deep undercover in the enigmatic world of secret societies. Kicking things off with a hilarious, robe-clad infiltration on Zeitgeisticon 7, Joeba and Ripley navigate through bizarre rituals and high…
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Intergalactic Cheers: Where Every Species Knows Your Name
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In this episode of "Close Encounters of The Slurred Kind," hosts Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott find themselves in a bustling interdimensional nightclub, experiencing a cultural mishmash like never before. After introducing their newest behind-the-scenes crew member, Bon Solo the Space Bee, they dive into discussions about alleged alien races, prompti…
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Joining the trio in this Hollywood Hills edition of CESK, is special guest Parson Brown, a seasoned fim, TV, and radio producer with an impressive portfolio including projects like "Naked and Afraid." Join our favorite crew of misfits as they embark on a cinematic adventure aboard the Black Swirl. Attempting to recreate the iconic film "Alien," the…
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Siberian Spirits: The Dyatlov Pass Incident
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In this episode of "Close Encounters of the Slurred Kind," hosts Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott embark on a snowy adventure into the spine-chilling realm of the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Joining them on this journey through space and time, listeners are treated to a tongue-in-cheek retelling of the infamous 1959 event, where Igor Dyatlov and his crew of …
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Our favorite trio makes their way to the Denver Airport this week to embark on a wild spring break. Joeba "Ain't Afraid to Fly" Fett, Ripley "Demon of the Sky" Scott, and their quirky sidekick Zero dive into the enigmatic depths beneath Denver Airport, far beyond the ordinary airport hustle. Amidst their humorous banter and playful references to pa…
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In the latest episode of "Close Encounters of the Slurred Kind," tensions run high as Joeba Fett finds himself at odds with Ripley Scott's obsession with watching sports. In a desperate attempt to understand Ripley's passion, Joeba rummages through the ship's storage closet and dons an old sports jersey, unwittingly unleashing a mischievous "sneake…
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In this hair-raising episode of "Close Encounters of The Slurred Kind," Joeba and Ripley find themselves thrust into a nightmarish dimension resembling Sesame Street, where childhood icons morph into terrifying creatures. Narrowly escaping pursuit, they stumble upon an unexpected emergency exit, sure to leave listeners in stitches with their daring…
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In a hungover haze aboard the Black Swirl, Joeba, Ripley, and Zero FRUX awaken from a wild night of revelry, contemplating the strange visions that plagued their minds. With heads pounding and memories fuzzy, they embark on a quest to uncover the truth behind their premonitions. Tune in as they navigate through hyperspace headlines, sharing bizarre…
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The Frothy Frontier (Chasing The Cosmic Clover)
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In a quest to find the elusive cosmic six-leaf clover, Joeba, Ripley, and Zero FRUX embark on a St. Patrick's Day celebration in the Anti-Matter Minute Dimension. With their long-range scanners yielding no luck, the trio indulges in green beer and explores ancient Reptilian space logs for clues. Amidst zany hyperspace headlines and discussions on I…
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In this uproarious episode of Close Encounters of the Slurred Kind, Joeba and Ripley find themselves on the surface of a dizzying planet ripped straight from an episode of interdimensional cable. Spock wields a lightsaber, Indiana Jones brandishes a phaser, and things only get weirder as the zany antics continue! Amidst the madness, the duo embarks…
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In the next thrilling expedition through the Anti-Matter Minute Dimension, Joeba & Ripley, joined by the ever-logical Zero-Frux, navigate the twists and turns of the Mandella Effect. As they brace for the unexpected, they ponder alternate realities where memories are as fluid as a beer keg at Oktoberfest. The journey challenges perceptions, blurrin…
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Space…The Final Cold Beer. (Honoring Commander Ricky)
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In this special episode of Close Encounters of The Slurred Kind, Joeba & Ripley embark on a nostalgic journey through the cosmos, reminiscing about Joeba's late father, Commander Rick, a dedicated Star Trek enthusiast. As they navigate the Black Swirl, they stumble upon old Federation logs and embark on a voyage through his adventurous tales. Throu…
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In this pheromone-infused episode of Close Encounters of the Slurred Kind, Joeba and Ripley lend their matchmaking expertise to Zero-FRUX, who has ventured into the world of robo-romance through MechMatch. The group kicks off with the usual Hyperspace Headlines, followed by some hilarious 1st date fails, dating advice (YIKES), how to assemble the p…
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Cupid's Pre-Game Cosmic Cocktail (A Valentines Day Remix)
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In this re-release of our 2020 Valentine's Day Special, Joeba is busy setting the stage for romance aboard the Black Swirl, complete with candles and intergalactic souvenirs. Joined by Ripley, they dive into the cosmic chatter of the Hyperspace Headlines, highlighting bizarre Valentine's Day gifts, broken-hearted zoo scenario’s, and more! The duo t…
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X Marks The Sip (A Trip to The Infamous Planet Nibiru)
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In their most outlandish adventure yet, Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott inadvertently crash-land on an uncharted planet, only to find themselves in the middle of an epic showdown between two colossal titans. After the usual discharge of absurd Hyperspace Headline articles, the two discuss the possibilities of the infamous ‘Planet X’ debacle that have h…
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Bitter Finish: A Toast to the Trends That Tanked
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In this fizzless episode of CESK, our favorite nerf-herders Joeba and Ripley embark on a journey through the graveyard of forgotten fads. The duo tackles malfunctioning keggerators and some internal conflict with the Ship’s droid Zero-Frux. In today’s ‘Banter Beacon’, our hosts explores a nostalgic array of fizzled-out trends such as Beanie Babies …
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51 Bottles of Beer on The Hull (A 'Hysteria-cal' Reunion)
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In a cosmic rendezvous of epic proportions, Joeba, Ripley, and Zero Frux embark on yet another interdimensional adventure as they find themselves ensnared by the enigmatic Lower 4th Dimension once again! But they are not alone in this cosmic caper! Joined by the equally intrepid Brent Hand and David Flora from the acclaimed Hysteria 51 podcast, the…
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Retro Rounds: Cosmic Cocktails with Hysteria 51
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Stardate: December 16th, 2019 (in Earth Years) and The Black Swirl was making it’s way through the Anti-Matter Minute DImension (the DImension in which the minutes of the day don't matter), when suddenly it found itself being pulled into some sort of temporal rift...Enjoy this collaborative throwback of Close Encounters of The Slurred Kind!The Lowe…
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New Year, New Brew! (Hoppy 2024 to YOU!)
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In this cosmic celebration aboard The Black Swirl, Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott reflect on the wild ride through the Anti-Matter Minute Dimension over the past year. As they steer clear of Earth's New Year countdown, the duo indulges in the breathtaking Meteorworks display just outside the Bleu Wafflian Nebula. Amid banter and reminiscing, they delv…
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‘Twas The Night Before Chaos (A Christmas Seasonal on Cask)
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“We're two space pirates on a mission tonightTo capture footage of Santa Claus in flightGot our mics and our cameras, ready to rollGonna broadcast his jolly ass from pole to pole (ooohhh)Christmas in the cosmos, it's gonna be wildTwo broke rebels with a mission, feelin' so riledSanta's on our radar, and he won't escape,We're gonna make this podcast…
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Amber Bock to The Future (GREAT SCOTCH!)
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During our latest riveting adventure, Joeba reveals a surprising modification to their ship, incorporating a flux capacitor from a rare Back to the Future VHS tape. Ripley's skepticism grows as Joeba recounts testing the device, taking a unique journey through time that involves dinosaurs, Nazis, Blink's first show, and a questionable encounter wit…
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Unsolved Brewsteries (A Holiday Throwback)
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“Sittin' by the fire with my favorite drink in handTurn on the podcast, it's time to take a standClose Encounters of The Slurred Kind, they're back in townTalkin' 'bout Christmas, with a twist that's all around (all around)[Chorus]Oh-oh, it's a throwback Christmas episodeYeah, we're rockin' out with these crazy hosts (crazy hosts, yeah)Close Encoun…
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In this hair-raising installment of Close Encounters of The Slurred Kind, hosts Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott find themselves on a wooded planet in the Alpha Sigma Sigma System. What begins as a quaint camping trip takes a hairy turn when strange sounds emerge from the forest, hinting at the presence of an otherworldly Bigfoot. Amid crackling campfir…
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In this latest cosmic journey aboard The Black Swirl, hosts Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott find themselves traversing the vast reaches of a new system. As they ponder the seemingly eternal voyage, they delve into the intriguing realm of cosmic nerds and geeks, both real and imagined. From powerful beings and dudes with cool gadgets to real-world visio…
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In this interstellar installment of Close Encounters of The Slurred Kind, hosts Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott gather inside the cockpit of The Black Swirl to celebrate their unique rendition of Thanksgiving: "Thanksfornothing." Rather than focusing on the conventional feast, the duo dives headfirst into the cosmic calamities and worst-case scenarios,…
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In this episode of Close Encounters, Joeba and Ripley embark on a daring adventure to the Artcic Circle, driven by their pursuit of uncovering hidden secrets and conspiracies. Although a mythical structure from Joeba’s dreams remains elusive, a surprising discovery on the icy continent leaves them in awe and excitement, suggesting that there may be…
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In this uproarious second installment of the "Florida Man Challenge," Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott find themselves trapped in a comical time loop, thanks to a temporal rift caused by their ship's reboot. To break free, they embark on a wild journey down the Florida Man rabbit hole once more. With a fresh and explicit twist, they introduce the "Flori…
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In this hair-raising Halloween edition of Close Encounters, our hosts, Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott, embark on a treacherous journey aboard an enigmatic derelict alien ship, a setting eerily reminiscent of the iconic 'Alien' franchise. Lost amidst the darkness of this cosmic labyrinth, they navigate their surroundings while indulging in their tradem…
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Unidentified Alcoholic Phenomenon (Tom Was Right?!)
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During this hour’s cosmically comical journey, hosts Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott find themselves in an unexpected encounter with a pre-space faring alien culture.. Their adventure takes them through the usual peculiar news articles, including a bizarre lung discovery and not-so-ussual events in Peru and Las Vegas. They then delve deep into the worl…
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Artificial Intoxication (The Rise of A.I.)
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In this episode titled "Artificial Intoxication," hosts Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott embark on a mission to Vanadium 4. However, they find themselves dealing with their ship's AI, Zero-Frux, who has developed a new attitude after some makeshift repairs. They delve into discussions about the potential domination of AI, imagining a future where machin…
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The Saga Continbrews...(Back from The "Blink")
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In this cosmic comeback episode, hosts Joeba Fett and Ripley Scott emerge from a mysterious hiatus, dubbing it "The Blink," which coincided with blink 182's reunion. They speculate that the universe feared their meddling with time and space while listening to the post-Tom DeLonge era of the band. With a mix of hilarity and absurdity, they reboard t…
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Have you ever wondered why things happen in life? What IS our purpose on this tiny blue marble in the grand scheme of things? Blast off with Joeba Fett as he provides some life updates, new insights, and some words of inspiration to your 30-minute lunch break.
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Join Joeba, Ripley, and an unexpected guest (Dwight Goodman; in no way affiliated with the Globo Gym franchise) as they celebrate their Labor Day weekend by pillaging an asteroid belt in the far reaches of the galaxy. Adventures in the chicken wing industry, poop lizards, and some of the worst jobs in Sci-Fi history await you. Climb aboard but watc…
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Zero to Beer-o (Celestial Lives Matter)
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Join our ragtag group of cadets as they travel the Anti-Matter Minute Dimension in search of more ridiculous news and shenanigans! In honor of Pluto's "demotion" anniversary, we'll be taking a peek at some of the most infamous recasts, removals, and demotions in sci-fi and pop culture. We'll also be exploring a lesser-known pandemic, as well as som…
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As our favorite Sith Lord prepares to deliver an uplifting speech to his troops, something unexpected occurs. How will the master of darkness handle this unforeseen variable? How would YOU under similar circumstances? Find out on yet another episode of the Sith Sense!
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Join Joeba & Ripley as they take to the stars in celebration of The Black Swirls ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Space-spiracy theories will abound, humiliating stories will be told, and some long-forgotten traditions revisited. This is one adventure you don't want to miss! Show notes below!https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/y3z5wx/marco-rubio-hopes-ufos-are…
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As our favorite galactic evil doer's deadline approaches, he decides to draw inspiration from a very unlikely source...
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Join the Black Swirl and her crew as they crash the royal wedding of Lone Star and Princess Vespa of Druidia while discussing some wild science-fiction fueled wedding themes, and some even wilder bachelor/bachelorette party stories! Will they be able to score the reward money they came for? Will Joeba really explore Dot's Matrix? All this and more …
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On this week's episode of The Sith Sense, our be-hated lord of darkness inherits something truly evil. We don't want to let the "cat" out of the bag, so sit back, relax, and enjoy some more of Vader's brief life-changing words of wisdom.
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99 bottles of Romulan ale on the, 99 bottle of Romulan ale, take one down, pass it around, 98 bottles of Romulan ale on the wall...you get the picture. Join the crew of the Black Swirl as they celebrate National Road Trip Day by making a course correction to the Cones of Corneria. Strange destinations and even stranger stories await you on yet anot…
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Our dastardly Darth receives his first transmission from the Anti-Matter Minute Dimension and it is not what he expects...
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It's Ale About the "Momma Girl" (C.D. the Supernova)
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Join the crew of the Black Swirl on their debut return to the Anti-Matter Minute Dimension as they pay tribute to Joeba's best friend and loving mother C.D., who tragically passed away on March 12th. Thank you for your continued patience and support during this difficult time. C.D. was an avid animal lover and we decided to dedicate this episode to…
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Just in time for National Star Wars Day, the Close Encounters of the Slurred Kind team proudly presents a brand new bi-weekly mini-series; The Sith Sense. Deals are altered and Vader becomes a consultant - of sorts. Things are about to get weird on the drunk side of the force.
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In honor of Star Wars week (May 4th & Revenge of the 5th), our team is proud to announce an entirely Star Wars fueled episode of Close Encounters. The drunk side of the force is strong with these two. Enjoy, and as always, stay slurred! 🍻🛸
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Be sure to catch new episodes of The Sith Sense every other week! Things are much more fun on the drunk side of the force. Just ask Vader.
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Close Encounters of the Strange Brew Kind (Georgia Guidestones)
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The Georgia Guidestones; America's Stonehenge...Or something more? Grab your tinfoil hat and follow Joeba & Ripley as they join up with Tomcat from the Strange Brew Podcast to delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding this structure's odd past. Time for a seriously dank episode of Close Encounters of the Slurred Kind.…
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