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The Enlightened Dirtbags Podcast

Dylan Knapp and Jonah Kondro

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The Enlightened Dirtbags are Version II (Dylan Knapp) and Jonah Kondro, a couple of lifelong friends that share a passion for motorcycles, history, philosophy, and books. Each podcast season is themed, and each episode features a different book that the hosts discuss. They review what they’ve read, and at the end of each episode, they give the book an 87, 89, 91, or 94 grade octane rating.
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Tom O'Neill is an award-winning investigative journalist whose work has appeared in Premiere, New York, the Village Voice, and Details. Together with Dan Piepenbring, Tom O'Neill spent 20 years writing Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties. The Enlightened Dirtbags review and discuss Chaos in the Season 2 Finale and …
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The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War, by Ben Macintyre, is a stunning account of Oleg Gordievsky's work as a double agent for MI6. Macintyre takes the political, historical, and cultural situation of the Cold War and writes a captivating true narrative of Gordievsky's almost unbelievable contribution to global secur…
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Marching Powder, by Rusty Young, is The Astonishing Real-life Story of a Brit Drug Smuggler Banged Up in Bolivia's Most Notorious Jail. Thomas McFadden was busted for attempting to smuggle 5 kilos of cocaine out of Bolivia, and Marching Power is Thomas's story of surviving and thriving in San Pedro prison. Listen to the Enlightened Dirtbags discuss…
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Paul Rusesabagina, hotel manger is a hero of the Rwandan Genocide. Rusesabagina housed over 1,200 refugees in the Hôtel des Mille Collines in Kigali during the 100-day genocide. The genocide resulted in the atrocious murders of an estimated 800,000 people. An Ordinary Man: An Autobiography is Rusesabagina's personal story of growing up and becoming…
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Amaryllis Fox is ex-CIA, advanced operations. She spent the later part of her tenure working as a spy under "non-official cover" recruiting assets and infiltrating terrorist organizations. Fox's book, Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA recounts her experience as a young, female agent and as a new mother while deep undercover. Listen in for T…
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Bill Browder was the largest foreign investor in Russia until the mid-2000s. Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice is Browder's personal thriller steeped in business, politics, and Russian corruption. Listen in for the Enlightened Dirtbags' review of Red Notice. #Russia #Putin #MagnitskyAct #Books #Readin…
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Runaway Devil: How Forbidden Love Drove a 12-Year-Old to Murder Her Family (2009) is a true to life story about Jasmine Richardson and her boyfriend, Jeremy Steinke murdering Jasmine's parents and 8-year-old brother in 2006 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Written by Robert Remington and Sherri Zickefoose, Runaway Devil is not for the passive read…
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Mark Eglinton is a Scottish author who tells us to “delete everything you know about John McAfee.” McAfee, well-known for creating the anti-virus software company McAfee Associates, is a math prodigy, a former libertarian presidential candidate, and an on again off again on again drug user with a self-described excellent “sense of impending doom.” …
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Welcome to Season Two of the Enlightened Dirtbags podcast. Version II (Dylan Knapp) and Jonah Kondro have eight Crime and Conspiracy themed books, one for each episode. In the Preface to Season Two, the Dirtbags introduce the books as well as share what they’ve been reading outside of the podcast. Contact the Enlightened Dirtbags on Instagram @enli…
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In the season finale of the Enlightened Dirtbags podcast, Version II (Dylan Knapp) and Jonah Kondro read and review both Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values (1974) and Mark Richardson’s Zen and Now: On the Trail of Robert Pirsig and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (2008). Pirsig is an American writer …
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Hunter S. Thompson is an American journalist and writer. He’s famed for spawning gonzo journalism and for riding with the notorious California motorcycle club, the Hell’s Angels. In the ‘60s Thompson spent a year with the Angles and published Hell’s Angels: A Strange and Terrible Sage (1967). Version II and Jonah review Thompson’s book and have a b…
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Ted Simon is a British journalist and writer. In 1973 he left on his first motorcycle trip around the world on a Triumph Tiger 100, and in 2001 he left on his second motorcycle trip around the world on a BMW R80GS. He published Jupiter’s Travels (1979) about his first circumnavigation of the globe and Dreaming of Jupiter (2007) after his second. Th…
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In the early ‘80s Elspeth Beard, an architecture student, set out on a BMW R60/6 for a two-year motorcycle trip. She published her tape recordings and travel journals as Lone Rider: The First British Woman to Motorcycle Around the World (2018). In this episode of the podcast, Version II and Jonah discuss their thoughts on Beard’s written account of…
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Robert Edison Fulton, Jr. is an American inventor, photographer, and adventurer. One Man Caravan (1937) is Fulton, Jr.’s account of riding a Douglas Twin motorcycle around the world during the interwar years. Throughout the trip he filmed and photographed his travels and, after publishing a book, released a film about riding around the world. In th…
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In 1952 Alberto Granado and Ernesto “Che” Guevara set out on a motorcycle adventure. Sharing the seat of Alberto’s Norton 500, the two medical students rode throughout South America. Che Guevara’s travel journals would later become published as The Motorcycle Diaries: Notes on a Latin American Journey (1993). In this episode of the podcast, Version…
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Richard Hammond is a TV host, writer, and motorcyclist. You’ll likely know him from the infamous trio of car guys from the shows Top Gear and The Grand Tour. Hammond is a well-known motorcyclist and motorcycle enthusiast, and he wrote A Short History of the Motorcycle (2016). In this episode of the podcast the Enlightened Dirtbags review Hammond’s …
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This is the Enlightened Dirtbags Podcast. In the first episode Version II (Dylan Knapp) and Jonah Kondro introduce themselves and their reading list for the first season of their new book podcast. Each episode features a different book, and the co-hosts discuss what they’ve read. Version II and Jonah have a passion for riding motorcycles. So it onl…
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The Two Baked Hams celebrate their one hundredth podcast episode, and to mark the occasion they spend 48 solid minutes discussing masturbatory related news content. But the discussion swings towards a more serious tone when it comes to navigating the political spectrum and possessing human compassion. The Hams put over their listeners and especiall…
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Ham One, the poor fellow just recently experienced a break up with a partner. But before the Hams get to that portion of the conversation they have a lot of say about drugs, alcohol, and safe consumption sites. Both the Hams recount their trip to Las Vegas and Coachella in 2014 to see Motorhead perform. The music for this episode is by purple-plane…
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The Two Baked Hams reminisce about their 'lost' episodes as well as share their collective fears about cursed objects. Later, the Hams criticize some juggernaut sit coms and what they could get away with. Somehow the Hams discuss an odd thought experiment involving a dude eating another dude. The music for this episode is by purple-planet. #Santa #…
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Ham Two recounts his recent lung function test at a respirology clinic. The Ottawa protests and the Federal Emergency Act are not ignored by the Hams. Is it spelt Czar or Tsar? And listen in to find out what you can buy with your digital disco dollars. The music for this episode is by purple-planet. #FreedomConvoy2022 #TruckConvoy2022 #Covid19 #Man…
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Circumstances have finally allowed your Two Baked Hams to record a podcast. Jack Pride is back in the pro wrestling ring, after nearly 2 years off. Ham One = George Costanza. And Ham Two is an old man, who needs to take a lung test. Also in the episode you may listen to Ham One rant about the Trucker Convoy. The music for this episode is by purple-…
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Despite 3 technical difficulties, your Two Baked Hams deliver their Christmas miracle with this episode! Between Brave Heart and Gladiator, which movie should be erased from the collective memory? Ham Two shares his experience with guided mediation. And how should you make a choice if that choice isn't in front of you? The music for this episode is…
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"Crop circles lead to marriage," so says Ham One in this episode of the podcast. Ham Two is, "the Batman of Instagram." And do apples have flesh or meat? Ham One also shares his recent experience with hypnosis therapy. And the Hams attend an 'illegal' remembrance day, 2021 ceremony. The music for this episode is by purple-planet. #Therapy #Hypnotis…
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Ham One is back on the regular sex having, girlfriend having side of life. This episode has the Hams discuss congealed, collective memories as well as the harms of bad beer. The music for this episode is by purple-planet. #Sex #Relationships #Wrestling #BadBeer #DeanRichtorIsABum #WokeLionBy Mike Carlson and Jonah Kondro
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Version II is a self-proclaimed enlightened dirtbag. His recent engagement fell through and he left the city (literally and metaphorically) to go live in a cabin in the woods. In this episode the Hams and their guest share oilfield war stories while also reminiscing about their alcohol fueled youths. This episode is weaved together with philosophy …
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The Hams invite Bruce to guest on this episode of the podcast. They discuss the philosophy of Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) and how role playing DnD may develop soft skills for use in real life. Ham Two and Bruce critique Ham One's Tinder profile. Also the Hams don't spoil Nick Cage's new film, Willy's Wonderland. The music for this episode is by purp…
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In Part Two, your Hams finish off their bottled water taste test with a blind test. Each Ham blind tastes five waters each and attempts to guess the brand of bottled water. Afterwards, whatever needs to get talked about, gets talked about. The music for this episode is by purple-planet. #H20 #Water #Oilers #Elks #Covid #DeanRichtorIsABum #WokeLion…
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Welcome to Part One of the official Two Baked Hams bottled water taste test. In this episode your Hams sample water from eleven different sources and rank them based on strict criteria: bottle feel, ingredients, taste, after taste, particulates, and overall presentation. The music for this episode is by purple-planet. #H20 #Water #HamScience #RealS…
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Ham One gives sound advice for compartmentalizing stress and anxiety while Ham Two compares Sigmund Freud's psychoanalysis to the gimp scene in Pulp Fiction. OnlyFans bans porn? Which of the Hams had a subscription? The music for this episode is by https://www.purple-planet.com. #OnlyFans #SexWork #Drugs #DeanRichtorIsABum #WokeLion…
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This episode opens with an important question regarding the best tasting bottled water. Help the Hams decide which waters to taste test on the next podcast. Ham One shares his dreams for when the Toronto Maple Leafs make it to the Stanley Cup playoffs, and shares his thoughts on Connor McGregor's return to UFC. The music for this episode is by http…
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Your Hams reunite post-Covid-19. In this episode they discuss their new respective careers, their new gym routines, and the new "tester" Olympic sports. And what is the dress code for shopping at an adult entertainment store? Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe. Music for this episode is by https://www.purple-planet.com. #Covid-19 #Genetics…
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Your Two Baked Ham survived another round of covid-19 lockdowns. In this episode the Hams catch up and discuss what it means to have peaked. They've also added a new segment. Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe. Music visit https://www.purple-planet.com. #Covid-19 #EvilVirus #Politics #PuttingSomeoneOver #DeanRichtorIsABum #WokeLion…
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Your Two Baked Hams are separated because of the Covid-19 social gathering restrictions. So in lieu of that they've recorded another Pizza Delivery version of the podcast (see episode 28 for the first one). In this episode Ham Two talks hunting, unemployment, and reemployment. Ham One gets out a Coronavirus rant, opens up about #SingleLife, and put…
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Mallory is a licensed funeral director and embalmer. On this episode of the podcast she speaks to her experiences working in the funeral industry and her experiences of the paranormal. Mallory is involved in the #YEG pro-wrestling scene and has a funny/scary sex toy story. Follow Mallory on Instagram @malicious30. The music for this episode is by p…
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Thaddeus Archer, the man with a broken back and a mind that moves returns to guest on the podcast. In this episode Archer discusses the past, present, and future of his YouTube channel as well as breaks down his woes with managing a viral video. The music for this episode is by purple-planet.com. #Clandestine #TA3 #ArcherReport #ArcherOut #DeanRich…
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Your Two Baked Hams had a sit-com moment in which they both forgot to book the guest. Opps. However, they justify the mishap as symptom of simulation theory and the repeatability of Déjà vu patterns. Please join your guest-less Hams throughout an open exchange of weirdo science articles while they pilot their organic spaceship. The music for this e…
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Your Two Baked Hams have fresh podcasting equipment, so they brought Bruce along to road test their new gear. And during their episode test, Ham One and Ham Two question Bruce's temporal existence and delve into the metaphysics of the English Alphabet. The only thing better than this episode is having a caesar at Caesar's house. The music for this …
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Your Hams discuss how "illicit" substances may or may not have been within the NHL bubble, which brings them to consider who's in each of their cohorts. Ham Two breaks down training while using a mask. And Ham One suggests that they each state what they're thankful for. Before they close out the episode, your Hams make there 2020 American Election …
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What made Galaxy Quest a good movie and what made Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with Johnny Depp a not so good movie? How many Trumpets does Ham 1 own? And when do you feel a sense of completion? Your Two Baked Hams answer these tough philosophic questions. The music for this episode is by purple-planet.com.#AlanRickman #GeneWilder #CoolKids #D…
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The NHL was been playing in the YEG bubble and this is the first episode, in a long time, that your Two Baked Hams talk hockey. And they discuss the weirdness that is watching a UFC match with no audience. What is it that makes Ham One feel smart? Listen in to find out. The music for this episode is by purple-planet.com.#NHL2020 #Playoffs2020 #Bubb…
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Mike aka "Ham One" is not featured on this episode of the podcast. But who is? Bruce is! Ham Two's better half does her best to fill the hooves of Ham One. In this episode Bruce recounts matching with Ham Two on Tinder and recalls their first couple of dates. She does have her own conspiracy about Bob Lazar and how human memory actually works. The …
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Ham Two recounts his recent covid-19 scare while Ham One gets into his latest path to forward progress. Your Two Baked Hams talk about vaccinations and not just the cure for corona. What does it mean for you to virtue signal your forced compliance? Find out in this episode what that means and what it actually means to be "busy". The music for this …
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What do Tom DeLonge, Joe Rogan, Commander Fravor, and Bob Lazar all have in common? UFOs, or known now as, Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). Your Ham's deep dive into the CIA's recent admission that they have recovered craft "not made on this Earth". They look into the "TicTac" UAP Commander Fravor encountered, as well as the "Gimbal video". The…
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Your Two Baked Hams ponder the quality of blindness and if they'd be able to paint a windmill from verbal explanation. Though blindness sounds like difficult business, Ham One recounts when he learned of his *clears throat* Eagle Hearing. You read and heard that right. Ham One has Eagle Hearing. And there is all kinds of other nonsense in this epis…
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Product testing is the opener for this episode of the podcast. It was an unintentional glimpse into an odd, sexual fetishes. If you are not to dismayed, please give us a rate and a review. Also Ham Two is doing some nefarious programmer stuff? The music for this episode is by purple-planet.com. #CreamyToes #Socks #DeanRichtorIsABum #WokeLion…
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Episode sixty-nine has your Two Baked Hams' respective brains turned off. In honour of being too smart and to effectively balance the space/time continuum, Ham One and Two partake in "a bit of the ol' boy." Import Questions Raised in this Episode: would you get a cybertronic stomach? how much for a pint of blood? which Tron was Tron 2? The music fo…
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