Taking Ship

Macedonia is at it again: A conversation with Kris Goldsmith

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 20:59:01 GMT

Today's crew of Frank and Maggie are joined by Kris Goldsmith (@KrisGoldsmith85), Chief Investigator and Associate Director for Policy & Government Affairs at Vietnam Veterans of America to discuss his incredible 191 page report entitled "An Investigation Into Foreign Entities Who Are Targeting Troops and Veterans Online". Researched over the course of two years, the report digs into persistent, pervasive, and coordinated online targeting of American servicemembers, veterans, and their families by foreign entities who seek to disrupt American democracy. As if we didn't need another reason to delete our Facebook page...

Check out the full report: http://vva.org/trollreport/

Support Kris' recommended organization of Student Veteran's of America: https://studentveterans.org/

This Age of Dumbest Timeline Globe is exhausting

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 17:38:52 GMT

Short one member of the crew, Frank and Elie cover Israeli politics, British politics, impeachment politics and Democratic primary politics all in a tight 70+ minutes. You wanna sound smart at the bar or coffee shop? Give a listen.

Here's a transcript of Lindsey Graham's impeachment speech. We urge you to call your member of congress and ask them to read it on the House floor every day. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/special/clinton/stories/grahamtext011699.htm

The One With Saul Austerlitz

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:02:16 GMT

Fear not, the crew of Salty Jason's Revenge has not been vanquished by the sea. Our War with the Sea continues...but not this week.

For overdue return episode we were joined by Saul Austerliz. Saul joined Maggie and Elie (Frank remains on shore leave) to talk about his brand new book, Generation Friends: An Inside Look at the Show that Defined a Television Era. The books has been great reviews and tons of press.

If you are a long time fan of Friends, or one of the newbie fans streaming it on Netflix, you'll want to listen to this and get some of your millennial and Gen Z friends to listen too (you should also buy and read the book).

Oh yea, we also get into politics, because ya know #DumbestTimelineAmerica and all...

Saul's other book recommendation: Lost Empress: A Novel

You can follow Saul at his website and on Twitter @saulausterlitz

Our sincere thanks to Stand Up NY and Stand Up NY Labs for once again letting us record in their studio.

Fictional Trump voters, Mueller, Muppet Prime Ministers and More

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 01:26:48 GMT

The whole damn crew reunites to talk about how the UK elected a failed muppet as prime minister and what that means for_____ (you decide). With a swift shift, the crew calls out which fictional characters are Trump voters (you'll be surprised) and then - believe it or not - offering a take on current events, the crew of Salty Jason's Revenge offers thoughts on the five+ hours of hearings former FBI Director Mueller will be sitting through tomorrow (July 24th). PLUS at least one of the crew sounds like they're talking from a toilet stall.

Suing Nazis with Amy Spitalnick

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 02:53:47 GMT

Do you hate Nazis? Of course you do. But what can you do about it? Do you want to sue them? Then you should listen to this episode and then go directly to: https://www.integrityfirstforamerica.org and donate some money to aid the only law suit against f-cking Nazis. Seriously, if you don't donate, you're basically saying "Hey, I support Nazis" and you don't want to be that person. There are not “very fine people on both sides”.

Friend of the pod and fellow Truman National Security Project member, Amy Spitalnick, joins Maggie Moore and Elie Jacobs LIVE AND IN PERSON to discuss the work she's doing with Integrity First for America. The crew touches on the evils of social media, the kid-gloves the media is using in covering this story and a whole lot else. You're going to want to listen to this one and then get 7 of your friends to listen to it to.

Be sure to go to: https://www.integrityfirstforamerica.org for more information. Follow Amy @amyspitalnick and her organization @IntegrityforUSA and send them some money. Be like Indiana Jones, Aldo Raine and Jake & Elwood Blues and fight (in a legal case - not the physical sense) some goddamn Nazis.

We're running an armadillo for senate, the clown car pile up and saving stemware

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 17:39:43 GMT

Short one member of the crew, Frank and Elie go way too deep into the democratic debates (aka clown car pile up) and because this primary season is going to end us all, they get stuck in that blackhole and discuss nothing else particularly valuable.

Steve Bullock on CBS Late Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SzkK1qxd8M

Mirror Universe: https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/scientists-are-searching-mirror-universe-it-could-be-sitting-right-ncna1023206

Frank returns and we prepare for the oncoming clown car pile up

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 17:09:26 GMT

At long last, our Master of Sea War, Frank Spring returns to join Maggie Moore and Elie Jacobs aboard a fully staffed Salty Jason's Revenge. A quick detour into the upcoming clown car pile up which will be the democratic primary debates, before turning into the heavy weight no one has been waiting for: Biden vs. Booker and we end off with the cherry of the New York Times' showcase of just how dumb politicians can be in Dumbest Timeline America. Also, you should get more sleep.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/us/politics/2020-candidate-interviews.html

Does anyone else think Tim Ryan looks like a slightly younger Judge Marshall Eriksen (aka Judge Fudge)? Tweet at us: @takingship (or Maggie: @MaggieM012 or Frank: @frankspring)

F*ck sliced bread & the internet; air conditioning is humanity's greatest invention

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 02 Jun 2019 18:41:51 GMT

Maggie (@MaggieM012) and Elie crew Salty Jason's Revenge alone this week, as Frank (@frankspring) continues to prepare his new offspring to battle against the seas. After discussing the clusterf*ck the upcoming Democratic primary debates promise to be, they go proceed to praise air conditioning and make suggestions for best things to do in said cooled air. Enjoy.

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Couple resources for you:

https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a26992483/democratic-candidates-primary-debates-2020-election/

https://democrats.org/press/dnc-announces-details-for-the-first-two-presidential-primary-debates/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/democratic-debates-here-are-the-candidates-who-have-qualified-for-the-2020-democratic-debates/

The incomparable Rose Jackson joins the crew of Salty Jason's Revenge to save the country and planet

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Tue, 21 May 2019 12:08:24 GMT

Elie Jacobs and Maggie Moore (Frank Spring is holding down the New Mexico office with a new addition) are joined by the irreverent Rose Jackson, co-founder and CEO of Beacon: your one-stop-shop for action and impact. Rose served as chief of staff to the State Department's Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Bureau under the Obama Administration, and previously worked in senior roles on U.S. Senate and statewide political campaigns. A long time, self-proclaimed democracy nerd, Rose spent the bulk of her career supporting people abroad, organizing to hold their governments to account. On this episode, she tells us how she's bringing that experience home through Beacon, and how you can fight back against the madness wherever you are. You can check out more about Rose here and learn more about Beacon here.

And If you're sick of the dumpster fire that is your email inbox, don't waste time, go to https://act.beacon.us/taking-ship to download Beacon and cut through the noise.

While you're at it, like @BeaconUS on Facebook, follow @Beacon on Twitter, and sign on up at beacon.us

Take action. Have Impact. Enjoy the show.

Taking Ship & The Drive with Steve Jaxon CROSS OVER Part Deux

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 17 May 2019 12:31:08 GMT

Two thirds* of the crew of Salty Jason's Revenge (Maggie Moore and Elie Jacobs) joined Steve Jaxon of KRSO to talk Biden, Trade Wars and more. No animals were harmed in recording this episode.

*Frank Spring is on indefinite shore leave, taking advantage of the generous paternity policy offered to all members of the crew of Salty Jason's Revenge.

David Roth dunks on De Blasio and then leads us into a very in the weeds NBA basketball conversation

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Tue, 07 May 2019 01:20:57 GMT

Frank Spring and Elie Jacobs take on the challenge of containing the wit and wisdom of Deadspin's David Roth to one podcast and fail miserably as they begin by appropriately tearing apart the very idea of NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio running for president before horrifically turning to a very technical conversation attempting to talk about today's NBA in terms of the 1990s. Thankfully no grunge was involved, although Roth was wearing plaid.

THIS. This is what happens when Maggie Moore leaves us to our own devices.

Link here to the deep cut on Abdul Rauf's 50 point game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntvlsn7SMWo

SOS Episode: Whither Impeachment and has Seth Moulton scared Joe Biden from running for president?

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 15:42:43 GMT

We're retooling our format a bit and introducing these mini "emergency" episodes, which you can expect to see relatively - for us - frequently. The impetus for this episode WAS the expected launch announcement of Joe Biden presidential campaign. That has apparently been pushed off yet again. So since we already had this on our schedules, we decided to yammer about some other stuff too.

Please be sure to subscribe and rate us, and follow us on Twitter at @TakingShip.

We mention this article in the episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/22/opinion/theres-a-bigger-prize-than-impeachment.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosam&stream=top

RERUN: Our calendars hate us, so we offer you Chris Frates in our stead

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 12:29:06 GMT

Between schedules and Mayor Pete's launch announcement (and we guess Eric Swalwell's announcement too?) the mighty crew of Salty Jason's Revenge couldn't record a new episode, so we're reposting an episode with one of our all-time favorite guests: Chris Frates.

Chris Frates has spent his life telling stories. One of Washington’s top journalists, he has been on the front lines of the country’s biggest political and policy battles. A veteran journalist with 20 years of experience, Frates has worked at the highest levels of print, digital, radio and television.

Before founding Storyline, Frates was an award-winning on-air investigative correspondent for CNN. He also worked as a reporter for Politico, National Journal and The Denver Post, where he was part of the breaking news team that was a finalist for the 2007 Pulitzer Prize.

His work has appeared in publications such as The Washington Post, The Atlantic and Fast Company and his political analysis has been featured on networks including CBS, NBC, CNN, FOX News, and MSNBC.

Frates hosts the weekly, national SiriusXM radio show Politics Inside Out, which is broadcast to more than 30 million subscribers.

Dumpster fires all around: Brexit, Beto, Biden and other things that start with B

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 19:06:56 GMT

The entire crew is back aboard Salty Jason's Revenge. Maggie, Frank and Elie talk Brexit, and an update on the 2020 Democratic field of dreams. You wanna listen. You know you want to and get several of your friends to listen to.

Unpopular pop culture opinions and no politics

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 18:29:24 GMT

Sans Frank, who's positioning himself to be the next PM of the UK and finally straighten out Brexit, Maggie and Elie do the impossible and go a full 30+ minutes without talking politics. It's a refreshing change for all of us aboard the Salty Jason's Revenge cruising through Dumbest Timeline America. Take a listen. Leave a review! Follow us on the Twitters:

@takingship

Maggie: @MaggieM012

Frank: @frankspring

Elie: @eliejacobs

Show Me The Money

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 19:29:48 GMT

Frank Spring and Maggie Moore are joined by the incredible Julie Zebrak, who served in the U.S. Department of Justice from 1997-2015, including as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Deputy Attorney General and agency counsel for the Criminal Division. From 2015-2016, she served as Senior Advisor to the Deputy Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. We dig into how to get away with financial crimes, organizing for a candidate you love, and the reports around Amy Klobuchar. Follow her on Twitter @YesMomsCan.

The Parable of the Three White Men

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 17:41:28 GMT

Maggie and Frank discuss the latest in 2020 candidates coming and going, as well as digging into the reality TV level drama happening in UK Labour Party politics.

RERUN: Schedules are a mess so we're reposting our episode with David Roth of Deadspin

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:26:57 GMT

Colin Kaepernick settled, Bob Kraft got in deep doodoo and this week may set the record for most dumb things in DumbestTimelineAmerica, so for all you sports ball fans out there, we're reposting our episode from March 2018 with David Roth. Also we go hella deep on politics. It's a good one. You should listen.

Chris Lu climbs aboard Salty Jason's Revenge to talk DNC, 2020, and Trump's "Nat'l Emergency"

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 01:22:24 GMT

For Presidents (or President's or Presidents' or Washington's Birth)Day, former Deputy Secretary of Labor, Cabinet Secretary and assistant to President Obama (and a whole bunch of other cool things), Chris Lu becomes one of the few Taking Ship repeat guests and we couldn't be more excited about it. We talk DNC (he's a member at large), we talk about #GoodBrainBestWords' "National Emergency" and wrap it up with the smartest conversation you'll hear anywhere about the 2020 field. You absolutely want to check this episode out. THEN you want to be sure to follow Chris on Twitter at: @ChrisLu44.

CROSS OVER! Steve Jaxon takes the helm of Salty Jason’s Revenge

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:21:09 GMT

Much like an "unprecedented economic boom" is really just "a boom that has rarely been seen before", in an unprecedented move, the crew of Salty Jason's Revenge - Maggie Moore, Elie Jacobs & Frank Spring - go LIVE on The Drive with Steve Jaxon show on KSRO. The Taking Ship crew are huge fans of Steve's and have been thrilled to join Steve and Mike DeWald as individual crew members, but this time, all of the crew joins at the same time. TECHNOLOGY!! Take a listen.

The Bolsheviks are kinda like hipster haters, Roger Stone, Shut Down, Bernie and more!

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 18:32:13 GMT

Reunited, the crew of Salty Jason's Revenge delves into one of the dumber weeks in America. From President Good Brain Best Words having to call Speaker Pelosi "mommy" to Roger Stone's half naked body and Starbucks coffee just being the worst. This is a quick episode to start your week of off right.

articles briefly mentioned:

https://theconcourse.deadspin.com/you-cant-get-there-from-here-1831622949

https://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/426331-use-it-or-lose-it-seagoing-nations-must-defend-embattled-waterways

On National "Good Day" Day the crew wildly speculates about the shutdown and plays an SNL game

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 17:20:14 GMT

With Frank Spring possibly trying to fashion an axle out of guano, an iPhone charging cord and the wrapper from a rest stop microwavable burrito, Maggie Moore and Elie Jacobs celebrate National "Good Day" Day by speculating wildly (some may say irresponsibly) about the shutdown and then play everyone's favorite parlor game: "Who should play the democratic presidential candidates on SNL".

Articles mentioned:

Buzzfeed: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/jasonleopold/trump-russia-cohen-moscow-tower-mueller-investigation

Special Counsel response: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/inside-the-mueller-teams-decision-to-dispute-buzzfeeds-explosive-story-on-trump-and-cohen/2019/01/19/d89dba5b-fa0f-445b-9fd3-72f0e911e28d_story.html?utm_term=.1a1678876087

Kodiak, Alaska: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/18/us/politics/coast-guard-government-shutdown.html

Elizabeth (not Nancy) Drew: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/27/opinion/trump-impeachment-resign-drew.html

We've entered reruns! Give a listen to this great interview w/ Chris Lu from Dec 2017

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:54:34 GMT

Taking the week off the high seas, the crew of Salty Jason's Revenge decided to repost an old interview with one of our incredible guests: Chris Lu.

Chris is currently a Practitioner Senior Fellow at the Miller Center and has been:

Deputy secretary of labor in the Obama Administration
White House cabinet secretary and assistant to President Obama
Executive director, Obama-Biden Transition Project
Deputy chief counsel, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Big Wheels Keep on Turning - The Crew is joined by Bobby Big Wheels

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 17:18:49 GMT

With one crew member off this week, Frank and Elie are joined by Aaron ____ (aka: @BobbyBigWheel) for a lengthy conversation about what lessoned can be learned from the 2018 race, how donors should be thinking about making donations and general states of play. This is a good one for all you political nerds out there.

Nominations for dumbest stuff in 2018 Dumbest Timeline America

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 30 Dec 2018 22:20:46 GMT

Together for the last voyage of 2018, Frank, Maggie and Elie put forth their nominations for dumbest thing, dumbest person and dumbest enterprise in the year of our lord 2018. This year lasted so long, we've all aged multiples of what was though to be physically possible. Remember the torture device in The Princess Bride? Yea... kinda like that.

Anywho, tweet back at us @takingship to give us your nominees. The only prize is the end of 2018 and the start of what is surely going to be an even dumber 2019.

Taking Ship LIVE - deciding who the Dem '20 nominee will be with a live audience

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 17:58:53 GMT

The podcast you didn't know you needed, brings you the LIVE audience episode you don't want to miss. Frank, Maggie & Elie - together in the same location for only the 2nd time since the full crew was aboard - decided to invite all their friends to go "tourney-style" on the 2020 Democratic primary field. If this is already Dumbest Timeline America, the 2020 primaries will prove there's still a ways to go towards peak dumb... If you'd like to download your own bracket and play along: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1axRvdq7pj3cLOP0tAWkrSvZXgBJGjdgk

Pesky WASPs, scalding hot takes and tickets to our live show

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 18:51:01 GMT

In a super brief episode, Frank, Maggie and Elie spend about as much time as any of them could stomach discussing His Eminence Ross Doutat's takes (links below). More importantly, they announce more details about their live show on Monday December 17th at 7p in Union Square, NYC (Eventbrite link below). LIVE EVENT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taking-ship-live-registration-53316614429?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=esfb&utm-source=fb&utm-term=listing&fbclid=IwAR0XWZW4RjZVOLAz-j84xP60w3hkirApxTtJg1genZ30m5o8JvzpP3Lf4xU "Why we miss the WASPs": https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/05/opinion/george-bush-wasps.html "The case again meritocracy": https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/08/opinion/sunday/wasps-meritocracy-ross-douthat.html

Barbi Appelquist drinks coffee from a bull's skull & teaches the crew what's what

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 18:13:35 GMT

Joined by long overdue superstar guest, Barbi Appelquist, Frank Spring and Elie Jacobs talk California politics, national politics, the importance of state legislatures and they try to figure out what's the matter with Kansas. You're gonna wanna take a listen. You're also going to want to reserve the evening of Monday December 17th on your calendar for the *probably* live Taking Ship recording in New York City. Stay tuned for details...

AOC, Pelosi, the future of democracy, Brexit & dunking on Area Man

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 19:31:35 GMT

You've waited for it, so we delivered. Together on the high seas once again, Frank, Maggie & Elie skip the pleasantries and useless election "hot takes" and get down to business talking Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and why both the left and right are terrified of her, the future of the House under Pelosi (or someone else...hm??), a quick skip across the pond for an update on the sh!t show that is Brexit and other hijinks...as to be expected. Interested in us hosting a live podcast recording? Let us know. Drop us a line or even better tweet at us @takingship.

GOTV is not a radio station and smokers vote too

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 01:21:30 GMT

Frank Spring was out pounding pavement and doors to get out the vote, so Maggie and Elie recorded this week's episode behind his back. We cover GOTV, make our predictions and hope for death by black hole. Check us out.

The Great American Roadshow with Charlie Bonner

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 17:32:16 GMT

Frank and Maggie are back, but this time they are joined by the amazing Charlie Bonner (@CharlieKBonner) , contributor to Progress Texas, Democratic operative, and road warrior. Charlie completed a road trip across America, learning and listening along the way. Tune in to hear what he learned. Recommendations from Charlie: The Trevor Project (https://www.thetrevorproject.org)

The Slow Decay of Democracy: Let's Drink Rosé

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 21:44:11 GMT

Frank and Maggie are back this week to discuss how all of our democratic institutions are crumbling and how they manage to get through these troubling times. Hot tip: drinking rosé always helps. Also on the docket: DC initiative 77, ignoring SCOTUS, and Instagram accounts to keep you laughing even when you feel like crying.

The Fabians live every week like it's Shark Week

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 16:30:41 GMT

With the entire crew together again, Frank, Maggie and Elie talk about a 19th century British conspiracy theory, how we don't deserve Ben Carson and ride a Blue Wave to try and do math in Texas. The sea is angry, friends, you don't want to miss this episode. An article that was mentioned can be found here: https://theconcourse.deadspin.com/brett-kavanaugh-is-a-man-the-right-can-get-behind-1829225731

The Op-Ed™ and the Dumbest Things In The News

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 20:02:31 GMT

This week, Maggie and Frank offer up their top picks for who authored the anonymous op-ed in the New York Times, roll their eyes at the New Yorker Festival's invitation to Bannon, shake their heads at the NFL, and laugh at Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings.

1st class rabbit, idiot men, impeachment, best pods

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 16:50:41 GMT

Frank Spring is taking a leisurely European-like August so is off ship again leaving Maggie Moore and Elie Jacobs to on their own. Making the most of their time, they say nice things about John McCain, talk about the fire hose of news last week, a dude named Duncan and his bunny and round it all out with a review of good books and podcasts.

The crew talks ill fitting suits & future of Dems

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 19:49:19 GMT

Reunited (and joined by Batgirl) at last, Maggie, Frank and Elie prognosticate about the races they're paying attention to and what we can divine from Frank's travels about the future prospects of the Democratic Party. Then things get interesting. Come to find out about a trench coat full of ferrets, stay for toddlers wearing their father's suit. If you're interested in Paula Deen's English Peas Recipe (really you just wanna read the comments) https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/english-peas-recipe-1946124

The Law: Can you eat it?

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 19:53:52 GMT

This week, Maggie and Frank dig into the finer points of Supreme Court history and current cases with Alexandra Meise (the attorney we all wished we had, Partner, MSK LLP; adjunct professor of int’l Human Rights Law at Georgetown Law). Come for the updates on the latest items before the court, stay for hot takes fictional judges. Organization Alexandra is supporting: Tahirih Justice Center (https://www.tahirih.org)

Maggie and Elie talk Bigfoot erotica and ask questions

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 23:57:59 GMT

With Frank on shore leave (again...we know), Maggie and Elie go all Socratic and ask each other questions. If you wanna know your podcast hosts a little better, you wanna listen to this one. Couple things to flag: http://bulletcatcherstheplay.com https://israelguidedog.org

Shauna Dillavou school the crew on cyber matters

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 00:28:04 GMT

Joined by Shauna Dillavou, of Security+ Frank Spring & Elie Jacobs (Maggie Moore is on shore leave) talk about cyber security, what campaigns do wrong, what the Russian did -and may do-, why the Twitters sucks, the idiocy of campaigns, senate staffers and all white male board rooms. They also almost talk about the idiocy of the Blockchain. This is one you won't want to miss, in particular because it is chock full of VALUABLE actual real information, advice and explanations of things you've felt too awkward to ask about. [The brief Maggie Haberman was in reference to this: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/20/sunday-review/maggie-haberman-twitter-donald-trump.html]

Disappointment in breakfast, & a letter from the Commodore

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 02:42:30 GMT

Join Maggie Moore - sounding resplendent - and Elie Jacobs sounding like he's been thrown into the trunk of the missing Frank Spring's car as they review the NATO summit, talk about how and if the country can recover from Trump, the new White House Communication Director's wife and revisit the ghosts of the aughts via Sacha Baron Cohen and Sarah Palin.

SCOTUS, NY14th, Scott Pruitt and Maggie makes summer plans.mp3

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 20:23:33 GMT

In this steaming hot summer in Dumbest Timeline America, Maggie, Frank and Elie hand out some of the hottest takes imaginable on SCOTUS, the NY14th and what it means for Dems, what PM May is thinking (or not) and we sing a dirge for Scott Pruitt.

Maggie Moore becomes our overlord & dragging on AltCenterism

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 03:12:59 GMT

Frank & Elie welcome Maggie Moore as an official crew member of Salty Jason's Revenge and then things get weird. For your listening pleasure we reevaluate and define Dumbest Timeline America, the incompetence/malice scale and then spend way too much time on AltCenterism and dragging on DaveBro and JRube. You should listen, eat turkey and buy tshirts.

Mindless recalcitrant defiance w/ Mike Connolly & the latest primaries

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 02:09:26 GMT

With #DumbestTimelineAmerica turning into the low-budget Bulgarian sequel to the Airplane! movies, the crew of Salty Jason's Revenge by special Igles correspondent, Mike Connolly to talk patriotism, stupidity and the meaning of life. After another dumb football conversation, Frank and Elie turn to reviewing this week's primaries and a deep dive into New Mexico. Articles discussed: https://deadspin.com/the-nfl-is-too-dumb-to-realize-that-donald-trump-is-nev-1826558748

The Commodore is aboard to talk primaries, twitter and kitchen hacks (apologies for cr_p audio quality).mp3

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Wed, 23 May 2018 22:13:55 GMT

With audio quality leaving much to be desired, the crew of Salty Jason’s Revenge are joined by the Commodore himself: Jason Stanford. Recording from a restaurant in NYC and the VanStanford’s kitchen in Austin, Frank, Elie and Jason talk about the most recent batch of primaries, the legal decision that forces #PresidentGoodBrainBestWords to unblock people on Twitter. This week’s voyage ends with a game of “yes or no” in which Jason and Frank do their best to make Elie blush after resurrecting the “Area Man” gag and deeming Elie as “adorable”. Jason said he had the initial idea for the podcast to be a lifestyle podcast and he finally got it and he’s recognized a new Upper Midwest fetish of Buttermilk Subs and Doms. Insider Guide: BOFA: According to Urban Dictionary, Bofa is a slang shortening of “both of,” and is generally followed by deez nuts, which means “testicles.” These words, when used in combination, are part of an online pranking meme. “Area Man” is an old gag, for example:

The dumbest college football conversation ever, top men, Jerusalem & Negative sentiment override.mp3

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 13 May 2018 17:02:27 GMT

In a shorter episode than usual, Frank (recovering from being ill) & Elie (beset by allergies), talk about the American Embassy moving to Jerusalem and how only "top men" should be sent to preside over the occasion. They also have a lengthy chat about Negative Sentiment Override and figure out a way to link it to electoral politics. Somehow college football comes up not once, but twice and both times Frank craps on the Irish. Tshirts are here! Go to the Taking Ship website: www.takingship.com to order yours. They're on sale through the end of the month and can be delivered in person to #TruCon18. We're trying a new think and offering links to any articles we discuss, so here's the only one we mention this week: https://edition.cnn.com/2018/05/11/opinions/us-embassy-move-jerusalem-shapiro-opinion-intl/index.html?no-st=1526224913

Solving all the problems with Ngiste Abebe & why conservatives lose.mp3

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Mon, 07 May 2018 13:26:47 GMT

ATTN SOUNDCLOUD listeners: we have moved to anchor.fm. Please be sure to update how you listen to us. Frank and Elie are joined for the second time by Ngiste Abebe, to talk about "Fuck it, we'll do it ourselves", the Democratic party's social mission, a deep dive into why conservatives lose and if/how the left may be owning itself. We are the owned, trolled and furious, but do we have to be? Please be sure to visit our new website: www.takingship.com and drop us a line about your t-shirt orders. Remember it's like whiskey: what size and how many.

DPRK, Iran, Tshirts are really whiskey, and everyone gets a pony

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 16:38:09 GMT

ATTN SOUNDCLOUD listeners: we are in the process of moving to anchor.fm. Please be sure to update how you listen to us. With new intro music in hand, the crew of Salty Jason's Revenge invites the Corps of Discovery to visit our brand spanking new website: www.takingship.com In today's cruise through #DumbestTimelineAmerica, Frank Spring & Elie Jacobs talk North Korea, Iran deal, get in the weeds on Democratic politics and speculate on why the President of the United States may be trolling them. Finally, they tease the interview everyone's been waiting for. Please be sure to subscribe and rate us and visit the new website! www.takingship.com

Talking data, modeling & algorithms with Laila El Gohary & a threat to Krzyzewski

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

WE HAVE NEW INTRO MUSIC!!! Joined by data guru Laila El Gohary, Frank & Elie FINALLY learn about data and politics. Long has the crew of "Salty Jason's Revenge" spoken about data, now they actually learn about it. This is THE episode you need to listen to if you want to stop bull sh!tting and actually know what you're talking about. Follow us at @takingship on Twitter (or @frankspring or @eliejacobs) and email us at takingship(at)gmail.com to tell us about your t-shirt desires.

Guestless, it's all DumbestTimelineAmerica, Sweeny Todd and the Ballad of P90Pauly

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Alone at sea for the first time in a few weeks, Frank and Elie dive straight into the reality that we're all just living the same Tuesday in #DumbestTimelineAmerica over and over. P90Pauly (aka Paul Ryan), takes his ball and goes home, DaveBro says new and dumb things related to AltCenterism and oh yea, impeachment. Take a listen and subscribe and rate us. We need that Casper mattress money!

Joined by Chris Frates, the boys get deep into analyzing Dumbest Timeline America

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Multimedia superstar Chris Frates (podcast co-host, SiriusXM host, former CNN, National Journal, Politico and more reporter) joins Frank and Elie to talk politics and media and they provide an update on the war with the sea. You really don't want to miss this episode.

The Stormy Present, the thong of outerware, and David Roth (the other one)

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

David Roth (@david_j_roth) joins the crew of "Salty ____'s Revenge" to talk NFL, Trump, NCAA, coaches sartorial choices and more. This is one you want to listen to. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes and follow us on Twitter at @TakingShip

Dunking on DaveBro and searching for Obama's missing millions

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Revisiting the scourge of Alt-Centerism, the crew of "Salty ____'s Revenge" issue a new public awareness campaign announcement in light of DaveBro's (aka David Brooks) column about college kids. After dispensing with his tweedy impertinence, Frank and Elie dive into getting folks to vote either through motivation or other means... Be sure to subscribe and rate us and follow us on Twitter @takingship.

Dems are no where, an update on Israeli politics & women for the patriarchy with Maggie Moore

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Before an interview scratching at the depths of the ongoing #MeToo movement and women supporting the patriarchy, Frank & Elie do a quick review of how the California democratic party demonstrates that the Democrats may be no where. They also do a lightening quick review of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's legal troubles. Please be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating and a review.

Bovine Robinson Crusoe, gun control, Mueller & comparing apples to pine nuts

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

In less and a half hour, Frank & Elie solve all the world's problems. Not really, but they do discuss the latest tragic gun massacre and come up with an enterprising idea to control guns. After that they explore the indictment Mueller just used to burn down Donald Trump's "hoax/witchhunt" argument and wrap the whole voyage up with a rant about the Olympics. Check it out and be sure to subscribe and rate us.

Batman must work harder, science is bunk and there is no truth

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

In the first episode of the 2nd year of this ship of fools on a cruise through #DumbestTimelineAmerica, Frank & Elie discuss the reality of parades, stumble over how a Trust Barometer is a barometer of trust (or at least one of them does) and that there is no truth anymore. The crew ends off realizing that science is bunk and all scientists must be high.

Chapstick, nothingburgers, bad high school papers & Gray Rhinos w/ Michele Wucker

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT

That the first anniversary of Frank Spring & Elie Jacobs shoving off and taking ship coincides with Groundhog Day makes perfect sense. Dumbest Timeline America is - if nothing else - the same idiocy repeating itself day in and day out. The crew touches on the infamous Nunes memo or how a smart friend referred to it a "failed high school term paper", the State of the Union and Harold Gowdy. But far more importantly, to celebrate this august occasion, Michele Wucker, the author of The Gray Rhino, comes aboard the good ship "___'s Revenge" to discuss her work and threatening colorful animals. You don't want to miss this one.

NUTELLA RIOT! Why headlines these days will kill us all! And some politics.

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 21:54:16 GMT

Frank & Elie argue the toss over the government shutdown, give Ron Johnson an award and imagine his alternative timelines, introduce a new feature, and crack skulls over sweet, sweet Nutella.

A warning about an outbreak of altcenterism, some Cotton picking, and saying nice things about Trump

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Commemorating the inauguration that George W Bush described as "some weird sh!t", Frank & Elie recount reasons to loath (and love) Donald Trump aka President GoodBrain BestWords. The crew also reissues a warning about altcenterism in light of Jeff Flake's floor speech, spends too much time talking about Tom Cotton before heading to Kentucky and then Great Britain. Come for the medicaid, stay for the mountain lion meat.

Frank & Elie discuss flyover country, mac n cheese, impeachment boners & Oprah!

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Sailing alone, Frank and Elie do their best to suss out Oprah's intentions. They compare what sh!thole countries their families Took Ship from and then turn to a lengthy - even intelligent - conversation about what Dems need to do in rural America to win again. They end today's voyage with talk about just what it'll take for the GOP to admit they are led by a monster and try to vanquish it.

A new year in #DumbestTimelineAmerica the crew talk impeachment (& more) and Iran with Amir Handjani

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to a new year in #DumbestTimelineAmerica! Frank & Elie kick off the new year with discussions on Michael Wolff's book, the chances of impeachment, and the (possible) end of the fraud of the Voter Fraud Commission. Then, the crew is joined by Amir Handjani to discuss what's happening in Iran and what may happen in the coming weeks, months, years.

Frank & Elie place their bets for 2018 in Dumbest Timeline America

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

In the final voyage of 2017, the "____'s Revenge" sails into prediction land. Frank and Elie try to read the entrails and divine what stupidity awaits us all in 2018.

The American dream, Potter Stewart's porn habits and voyaging to Novosibirsk

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Hailing from opposite sides of the country, Frank and Elie review the democrat's huge generic poll lead, the American dream, getting screwed by the government and after watching Mike Pence bend the knee, prognosticate about 2020.

Commentary's Noah Rothman comes aboard "____'s Revenge"

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Commentary's Noah Rothman joins Frank & Elie aboard "____'s Revenge" for a nearly hour long conversation about politics, culture and whether the apocalypse has already come or is yet to show up. In a purposefully genial chat, they cover all the things. From #neverTrump, to judicial nominees, the inability of Trump to actually implement his foreign policy priorities, race-based politics, Black Lives Matter, the outlook for the conservative movement and the group's collective inability to understand certain segments of the Republican-voting base.

Frank & Elie discuss horse riding garden gnomes & illiterate presidents

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

In this week's shorter than usual episode, Frank and Elie review the loss of everyone's favorite garden gnome lawless theocrat - Roy Moore - and discuss the Washington Post's latest blockbuster story on Russia, and the IC's kid-glove treatment of Cheeto Jesus. Be sure to come back early next week for another voyage through Dumbest Timeline America, this time with Commentary Magazine's Noah Rothman on board.

J-town (Jerusalem), Brexit, Dentures, Hansel & Gretel & more

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Taking a breather from having to be smart enough to have a guest on board, Frank and Elie discuss Jerusalem and Trump's decision to recognize it as the capital of Israel, Brexit and its discontents, and the NFL's commissioner getting a new contract. Along the way they take some really bizarre tangents. (They apologize for the background noise, but that's urban living...)

Fmr Dep Sec of Labor & Cabinet Sec Chris Lu comes aboard & it's awesome

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Frank & Elie are beyond psyched to welcome Chris Lu to the "_____'s Revenge", Chris is a former Deputy Secretary of Labor, Cabinet Secretary and assistant to President Obama (also a law school classmate). Lu also has worked on Capitol Hill, was executive director of the Obama-Transition Project and is an all around awesome guy. Frank also rants about the NYTimes, the Federalist and provides an update on Batgirl's whereabouts.

Reunited & it feels so good- Frank & Elie are joined by Stephanie Kline

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Back from Batgirl's arrival, Elie rejoins Frank to talk about Q Polls, Net Neutrality and a new VenalPAC candidate. Only then are they joined by the hilarious Stephanie Kline to talk comedy and vets and vets of comedy. Check it out and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Taking Ship November 17, 2017 - Fair Stands the Wind for Frank!

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Frank braves the high seas and raves against the perfidy of dudes, scorns the NFL, and cocks an eyebrow at FOX News anchor Shep Smith. Plus there's a sea monster, of sorts.

Reunited and it feels so good - Frank & Elie are back

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Reunited, Frank and Elie take on the Virginia election, Constitutional Conventions, balanced budgets, the evils of ALEC, and go into a strange tangent about Rand Paul and lawn care. Plus, we have an army of listeners which trumps our legion of enemies.

Shipping alone Elie rants for a bit (and misses Frank)

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT

With Frank lost at sea, Elie ships alone and rants about Russia hacking, the emptiness of #NeverTrump, the Paradox of being a Republican in 2017, the tax plan and how the Democrats are finding new and inventive ways to screw themselves

Frank & Elie bring back VenalPAC & discuss if a good Republican exists

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

After a short shore-leave, Frank and Elie are back at it. They dust off the VenalPAC spotlight, rag on DaveBro, have a lengthy discussion about whether or not a "good" Republican can exist in Donald Trump's America. Plus, they take #NeverTrump Republicans to task.

Phake News JCOPA Dem Fundraising & UK politics

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Back aboard the good ship Revenge, Frank & Elie discuss democratic fundraising, UK conservative politics, the ongoing crisis in Puerto Rico and find time to question how the Iran Deal and the group of ass clowns in the Senate will collide. They also rag on President Trump for claiming to have invented the term "fake".

Frank & Elie trash Chait, Trump, Moore, lawless theocrats and more!

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Frank and Elie spend too much time talking about all the ways Jonathan Chait is an idiot, resurrect the Malice/Incompetence scale, why Trump hates the NFL, why the left needs more loons and compares politicians to the colors of the rainbow and then discuss Strange Moore.

The Single Payer Episode You've Been Waiting For!

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

The Taking Ship crew keeps its promises (or most of them...), so behold: the Single Payer episode you didn't ask for but get for free. After a quick current events review, Frank and Elie spend nearly hour "debating" single payer health care. Please leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Twitter at @takingship.

The Crew imagines peak dumbest timeline America and Elie finally gets his shot at a rant

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

In a slightly shorter episode, Frank and Elie discuss the latest in dumbest timeline America. Dems working with Trump (GASP), a brewing Republican civil war, and Elie gets his first shot at a rant.

The Commodore (Jason Stanford) joins the crew & we revert to a lifestyle podcast

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

With special guest, Jason Stanford aka The Commodore, the Taking Ship crew dares to explore Verrit, Priorities USA, rag on one another and decide we're all stuck in a realm inside a realm where only DaveBro can lead out us otherwise, we're stuck relitigating the 2016 primaries and general election. Stick around, but pour a stiff drink before you press play.

Joined by Josh Weinberg the Taking Ship crew learns how to privatize nation building

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Once again separated by several states, Frank and Elie are joined by Josh Weinberg. Before talking veterans running for office with Josh along with Erik Prince's latest boondoggle and the disaster taking place in Yemen, the Crew discusses Trump's tax plan, Pittsburgh focus groups. And, Frank gets close to going into a full on rage stoke over Colin Kaepernick's lack of employment.

Frank & Elie live and in person together at last

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Recording together in person for just the second time, the Taking Ship crew wax poetic about the state of the Republican party, dream of an election without Trump and get trolled by DaveBro (aka David Brooks)

For today's EPIC voyage Frank & Elie are joined by Ngiste Abebe

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

After discussing the morals of staying in the White House, dumping on David Brooks (henceforth knows as DaBro), the Taking Ship crew is joined by Ngiste Abebe for one epic voyage, more interesting than even Steve Zissou could have dreamed up. The crew talks white nationalism, voter fraud, national security, the importance of learning stuff and that's before they take the time to talk about multilateralism, zero-sum games and the importance of using the whole tool box.

Frank & Elie find a VenalPAC champion & realize we're screwed

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Back aboard after a long weekend, the Taking Ship crew, find a champion of VenalPAC, discuss the existential threat the Left faces and wraps the voyage up with by defending Gen. McMaster.

Frank & Elie's voyage through dumbest timeline America continues

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT

The Taking Ship crew finds itself exploring the high seas of dumbest timeline America. While attempting to avoid the storms, squalls and stupidity, Frank and Elie discuss Jeff Flake's seduction techniques, how the White House and Indiana University are similar and provide an update on TreyBeau and his quest to turn the clocks back half a century. Finally, the leaders of the Corps of Discovery dive into the WI-1st and KY-6th.

For the 2nd week in a row nothing has meaning & everything is @ss.

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

For the 2nd week in a row, the Taking Ship crew hate everything and realize there is no meaning and everything is @ss. In the meantime, the tackle Trey Beaugh, the Mooch, healthcare, Milan and the Democratic rebranding. We remain the owned, trolled and furious.

The Crew doesn't talk about Trump's NYT interview, Iran Deal, et al but are joined by Matt Strabone

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Hoo Boy...busy week on the good ship Taking Ship. Frank and Elie don't discuss Trump's interview with the Times, the status of the Iran Deal and they certainly don't mock the non-wizardry of McConnell when it comes to healthcare. They do discuss a few recent articles that illustrate how f-ed up the Democratic party is write now and they play 20 questions. PLUS they're joined by Matt Strabone who's running forAssessor / Recorder / County Clerk in San Diego County.

Frank & Elie discuss things they didn't want to AND compliment David Brooks

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Recognizing that basically everything is ass, the Taking Ship crew spent time discussing Don Jr., President Trump and object permanence. Question whether former Russian spies need to FARA register and pay David Brooks a compliment (...in comparison to Slate) and imagine how they can describe Gallagher with no visuals. Oh yea, they also talk about healthcare, the budget and outsourcing American National Security.

Frank & Elie are joined by Xander Meise to talk SCotUS & the Redskins

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

In a special episode, Frank and Elie are joined by super lawyer Xander Meise for a review of the most recent Supreme Court term and a preview of a few cases to come in the Fall term. Check it out if you want to be super smart. Xander joined Taking Ship for this podcast in her personal capacity. Nothing she says should be interpreted as legal advice or creating an attorney/client relationship. This is not an attorney advertisement and past performance is no guarantee of future performance.

Frank & Elie explore all the ways Dems are the New Coke

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

In a longer than usual episode, the Taking Ship crew shreds the Democratic Party's latest "branding", dives into the latest op-eds about where the party should go and spend too much time explaining the DCCC and basically just go to town on the laughingstock that the left has become. However, our heroes come up with solutions!

Frank & Elie talk resistance, healthcare and are joined by Matt Zeller

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Once again separated by most of the East Coast, the Taking Ship crew finds the discontented resistance, talks about the joy and futility of clicking “like” and the filth of the President of the United States’ habits. They also revisit the healthcare debate and offer an update on the War on the War on Corruption. Finally, their joined by Army veteran and founder of No One Left Behind (www.nooneleft.org), Matt Zeller to talk SIV, his congressional run and the CIA.

Live from TruCon17 Frank & Elie talk GA6, AHCA & the Fear/Shame matrix

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Recording together in-person for the first time in Taking Ship history, Frank and Elie take advantage of TruCon17 to share their thoughts on GA-6 congressional race, the healthcare battle, Bernie's Little Red Book, McConnell's double dose of gall and the possibility of White Russians being the answer for everything.

Frank & Elie get separated on land but go high concept so you get your fix

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

From high in the Rocky Mountains, Frank does his best Agent Copper impression and records a segment solo. While stranded in Gotham, Elie records his own. In this high concept episode of Taking Ship, the crew talks, emoluments, polling, advice for the White House, the only surefire way to get Trump to resign and an in-depth discussion of roles and responsibilities in politics (and life!).

Frank & Elie talk Comey, the meaning of the word "hope" & an analysis of the UK elections

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

In the aftermath of the British election and James Comey's testimony, the Taking Ship crew dives deep into both, while worrying about John McCain and suggesting the Trump defensive strategy is about as good as a junior varsity team playing the Patriots.

Frank & Elie talk Paris Agreement, UK Elections & "Democratic übermensch" with Josh Levin

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Frank & Elie dive into the Paris Agreement pull out and its relation to Heavy-C (aka Chris Christie) as well as an update on the UK Elections. Then, joined by superstar democratic strategist Josh Levin, the Taking Ship crew explores the current progressive landscape and looks ahead to 2018.

Frank & Elie talk about the calvaclade of Trump's tiny hands, Hannity, Montana & the Pope

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Frank & Elie are without a guest this week, but the Taking Ship crew discuss Trump's foreign trip, Sean Hannity's depravity, GOP goons, UK Politics and uber-sexy CBO scores and then sets sail for the middle of the Pacific.

Frank & Elie introduce VenalPAC & talk cyber security with Caitlin Howarth

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 18 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

The Taking Ship crew doesn't not talk about Flynn, the latest turn of the wheel of the Trump administration, and introduces the new War on the War on Corruption. Plus, they mourn Roger Ailes. Aside from VenalPAC, Frank & Elie and joined by Caitlin Howarth to talk about the latest global cyber breach.

Frank & Elie are joined by Dan Siegel to discuss Israel, Comey and Street Meat

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 11 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

The Taking Ship crew is joined by Dan Siegel to tackle everything from Trump's narcissism and his firing of a perfectly good FBI Director to Israelis, Palestinians, the Iran Deal and Jared as the second coming.

Frank & Elie discuss health care, Cinco de Mayo and announce the Taking Shyp Fesitval

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 05 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT

With a bad case of anthropophobia, Frank & Elie take ship alone this week to discuss TrumpCare, Cinco de Mayo, Trump on the $20 and Mitch McConnell's legislative cunningness.

Frank & Elie celebrate Ed Balls Day with Task & Purpose's Lauren Katzenberg

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 17:51:00 GMT

Ed Balls is a holiday at Taking Ship, and the boys were thrilled to celebrate it with Task & Purpose's Lauren Katzenberg. This week they explore capitalism and the Great Uncoupling as well as military veteran issues and how vets feels about war with Korea.

Frank & Elie realize tweed & neck beards are not political assets

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Although still separated by an ocean and a seven hour time difference, the Taking Ship crew gallantly gets together to talk about misplacing carrier strike groups, North Korea, Bill O’Reilly and a lengthy conversation about British politics.

Frank & Elie's Center For Children Who Can't Communicate Good

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT

With Elie in Israel and Frank safely at home in DC, the Taking Ship duo tackle United Airlines, Sean Spicer and other examples of incompetence.

Frank & Elie talk Gursuch, Jared, Health Care and Penn Station

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Frank and Elie discuss (and find things to laugh about) a senate filibuster and the nuclear option, Steve Bannon, Penn Station, Healthcare, why you should never bring a deck of Uno cards to a basketball game and a new theory about Jared Kushner.

Frank (he's back!) & Elie discuss huns, khans, czars, pizza and healthcare

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Frank and Elie are back together again to talk about the healthcare debacle, what democrats should do, who's going to be pushed out of the White House first, Paul Ryan's drinking parties and pizza as super food.

Elie is joined by Maggie Moore and together they cry havoc

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Sailing solo this week while Frank Spring is away, Elie Jacobs is joined by Maggie Moore to talk about everything from playwriting to the campaign to The Magicians.

Frank & Elie with Bishop Garrison poke the diplomatic bear

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Frank & Elie are joined by Bishop Garrison, a decorated Army veteran, Obama administration official and deputy foreign policy advisor on Secretary Hillary Clinton's campaign. Together they analyze Trump's foreign policy (ha!), the budget (sad!), and what the f*ck happened to the Clinton campaign.

Frank & Elie explain Alt-Centerism (finally!)

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

After mentioning the "alt-center" in passing over the first few pods, Frank and Elie dive in and explain what the hell alt-centerism is. Enjoy.

Frank and Elie solve problems with Whitney Munro

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

The Taking Ship guys - Frank Spring & Elie Jacobs - talk budget, TrumpCare, the left's attempt to imitate CPAC and then discuss conservatives in the wilderness with Whitney Munro.

Frank and Elie explain how you too can lie to Congress

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Frank Spring and Elie Jacobs discuss everyone's favorite public servant, Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III and are joined by 4DPAC's Jim Arkedis from Tunisia.

Hot Takes On Trump's Speech

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Frank Spring and Elie Jacobs offer some "hot takes" on President DonaldTrump's speech to a Joint Session of Congress on Feb 28th.

Taking Ship Episode 1 with Sonia Van Meter

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

In the inaugural (FULL) episode of Taking Ship, hosts Frank Spring and Elie Jacobs are joined for the entire pod by Sonia Van Meter a democratic opposition researcher and aspiring Mars colonist.

Teaser #3- Frank & Elie talk about the race for DNC chair

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

In the third teaser for Taking Ship, Frank Spring and Elie Jacobs talk about the race for DNC chair and come out in support of Pete Buttigieg.

Taking Ship Teaser #2

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

The second teaser from the Taking Ship Podcast duo of Frank Spring and Elie Jacobs. This time they discuss what it means to "Take Ship". Premiere episode will post soon.

Taking Ship Teaser 1

takingship@gmail.com (Taking Ship) — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 20:31:04 GMT

Taking Ship is a podcast that believes you can take politics and culture seriously while laughing at both. It's hosted by Elie Jacobs and Frank Spring, two political hacks who've run out of f***s to give. Each week, they'll take a look at the political landscape, condone and condemn those who deserve it and be joined by a guest who is smarter and cooler than they are - writers, activists, politicos, bad hombres, nasty women, so-called judges, and aspiring Martians. Not all at the same time. Taking Ship: for people who think that sometimes the most serious issues in the world can often be the funniest.