The Savvy Observer

A conversational podcast about the absurdity of life in the early 21st century and how angry it makes us but, you know, in a fun, jokey fashion. Hosted by Kate and Andy Langsdorf

Two Gentlemen of Patronius 10/04/2018

Two Gentlemen of Patronius The Savvy Observer went dark a while back but we're dropping one more short episode to tell anyone who may still have the feed active that we're working on a couple of new projects that we'd love to have you subscribe to: - Kate's new podcast about dramaturgy, world-building, and meaning-making. She's already interviewed a burlesque performer and a tiki expert! - We both host this one! We'll talk about the history, landmarks, culture, and quirks that makes California both the butt of many jokes on the East Coast *and* the place everyone of the East Coast wants to move to. There's even more on the way! Thank you for listening to The Savvy Observer and we hope you give these new endeavors a listen. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/7126827

Ikea Snow Day 02/18/2015

Ikea Snow Day Lordy, lordy, lordy! Look what we've got here! /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/3371318

Ring Rust 06/16/2013

Ring Rust Back after an extended hiatus, Kate and Andy talk about what's been going on in the world of childbirth education courses (online edition), the truest difference between a hobo and a homeless person, why some people can't help themselves but to correct others on the internet, and the fatal flaws in three recent alcohol commecials, two of which are for honey-flavored whiskeys (one of which is scotch. I know, gross.). /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2360908

Hobo Button with Alicia Brooks 04/10/2013

Hobo Button with Alicia Brooks The returning Alicia Brooks has a bone to pick with Andrew Johnson, making a case for placing him at the top of the bizzaro Mount Rushmore (I know Mount Rushmore is in landscape layout but the analogy stands.). We also discuss the proper methods for preventing hobo infestations in one's attic and the Washington Post's Senate Madness tournament. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2281719

You Have Died of Dysentery 03/17/2013

You Have Died of Dysentery We celebrate St. Paddy's day by learning the true story of corned beef and cabbage, discussing when it became "cool" to be of Irish descent (to the point where one would embrace every little thread of Irishness, no matter how thin) rather than a source of malignment, and prep our very own corned beef and by Andy drinking whiskey. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2253753

Choking Hazard Explosion 03/11/2013

Choking Hazard Explosion We talk about the great whooping cough epidemic going on in Katie's parent's house, what factors will eventually drive your hosts apart . . . mostly the relative merits of Billy Joel (hint: there are none), and how Kate wore herself out at the Library of Congress and wasn't able to enjoy the reenactment of Mosby's Rangers raid on Fairfax Court House. #sadnerd /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2245834

Avoid the Abdomen 03/03/2013

Avoid the Abdomen We discuss doing our taxes the old fashioned way, the prospect of using technology to avoid dealing with supermarket cashiers, and the unresolved domsetic issues that seem to be hinted at in some of the most popular pregnancy and child-care books. Also, this podcast may be about pregnancy and parenting now. Hope that's okay. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2237302

The Committee to Re-Elect the Podcast 02/25/2013

The Committee to Re-Elect the Podcast Kate talks about how she handles questions about her cane. Andy reveals his (not so secret) secret method for picking the Oscars. We both talk about which bodily fluids we are least excited about cleaning up after they come out of an infant. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2229879

Advanced Nerd with Alicia Brooks 02/17/2013

Advanced Nerd with Alicia Brooks We welcome Alicia Brooks (of our championship E-lympics team. Go Panama!) to the parlour to discuss Richard Nixon, the indignity of presidential paper doll books, our respective secret Ska radio show pasts, and the greatest political book of all time. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2221723

Baby's First Burlesque 01/27/2013

Baby's First Burlesque The first trimester may have slowed us down but it hasn't stopped us. We discuss divining an unborn child's gender and the appropriateness of certain pieces of attire that we have already been gifted for our child of yet-to-be-determined gender. For those that don't love all the baby talk, we also break down the various innaugural activites that took place recently in our fair city. Vases, unicycles, and poet flop sweat are all on the agenda. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2197644

Dr. Acula 12/31/2012

Dr. Acula PODCASTER ANNOUNCEMENT! We'll not spoil it in the notes, though. You've got to listen. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2170960

Kate Langsdorf Hat Trick 11/26/2012

Kate Langsdorf Hat Trick The Gordie Howe hat trick* is when a hockey player scores a goal, has an assist, and gets into a fight all in one game. Three self-inflicted injuries during one podcast is a Kate Langsdorf hat trick. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2137669

Tanned, Rested, and Ready 11/19/2012

Tanned, Rested, and Ready Being from Orange County, we sped a lot of time thinking and talking about Richard Nixon and havign worked at Disneyland. Such is the way of the world, dear listener. We also kick off a new regular segment where we (as seasoned professionals in the relationship game) offer advice to the lovelorn. Mark well our words, kids! Finally, we let even more out of David Petraeus than has been done in the national media all week. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2131547

Internet Radio 11/11/2012

Internet Radio Back for a 5th consecutive week! Our longest streak since time immemorial! /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2124279

In Front of God and the Metro 11/04/2012

In Front of God and the Metro Katie makes friends with a gregarious woman on the Metro. We stand in line for early voting. And who doesn't have stress dreams about menial jobs they left nearly ten years ago? Besides Andy. And almost everyone who didn't work Jungle Cruise at Disneyland back in the early day of the 21st century. Anyway . . . podcast. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2117451

Vats of Poison 10/28/2012

Vats of Poison Sandy storm! Frankencane! Rain and stuff! /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2111004

October xx, 2012 10/22/2012

October xx, 2012 If you were a spy, would you blow your own cover to get a dollar off on admission to the Spy Museum? We say "yes." You should also spend some time thinking about your personal brand. Like, if it's Friday, maybe wear a Hawaiian shirt if you want to. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2103944

Chai After Dark 10/14/2012

Chai After Dark Finally, Katie and Andy are both in the wood paneled basement at the same time and ready to BS with you for an hour and a half. We discuss our recent trips out of town (some business, some pleasure), awkward gender-based segregation within organizations that also frown on homosexuality and (not coincidentally) church retreats, the most wonderful time of year (which is right now), and living in the post-pre-digital age. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2095917

Backseat Quarterback 09/16/2012

Backseat Quarterback Mixing metaphors like a bull in a haystack, we discuss imaginary friends, say "heyo, maggots!," and press the flesh on the campaign trail. We also continue to toy with the idea of spinoff podcasts (spinoffcasts?), and get a little inside baseball on social media. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2068129

Dolphins, Unicorns, and Rainbows 09/10/2012

Dolphins, Unicorns, and Rainbows Despite Kate's continued black lung, we return from sick leave for an episode almost entirely about how life has been kicking us in the collective nad proverbial dick. Repeatedly. We still squeeze in some talk about matching tattoos and when you want to shout at morons but can't due to social norms. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2060274

Paper Chute C 08/27/2012

Paper Chute C One head cold per every two hosts of the podcast doesn't slow us down. We discuss the relative merits of "The Best Li'l Whorehouse in Texas" and Sheamus, the current World Heavyweight Champion in the WWE. We also have more than million dollar business idea. They involve birds, grapefruit, and cheese knives withuot cheese. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2047418

The Wrestle Show 08/19/2012

The Wrestle Show Alternate title: Giant Sized Savvy Observer #1. We go on for neigh unto 2 hours and cover such topics as: our excellence at E-lympics, our new kitten (his name is Buster and we call him Baby Buster), domestic terrorism, GLBT issues, and our disparate plans for Sunday night. Quite a mouthful. We may need more than one episode a week. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2040023

The First Cat President 08/12/2012

The First Cat President Despite all evidence to the contrary, we've not run out of things to talk about as we offer our third podcast in a week. We talk about names for our impending cat, our hopes and dreams for the future, and yard work. Also, the GOP have a veep nominee and we get a little political on it. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2033465

Destroyer of Worlds and Dreams 08/08/2012

Destroyer of Worlds and Dreams Inspired by the will of Olympians who had been banned from competition for taking "male enhancement" pills, we're back for the second time in a week! We talk about the newspapers we read as kids, the 100 metre Lincoln Impersonation event, and the new addition to our family that will surely prove to be a disappointment to our mothers when we phrase it in that way. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2029686

Bonus: Panama video 08/05/2012

Bonus: Panama video This is what the elympics are all about: flags, Van Halen, and Noriega. Enjoy the games! /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2027267

E-lympic Fever 08/05/2012

E-lympic Fever No one's thrown themselves in front of a train (though we have been collectively bitten in the face by a dog and broken our back falling down the stairs), so it must be time for a podcast! We've got a fever and the only cure is more Olympics. /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2027259

The Ol' Switcheroo 07/22/2012

The Ol' Switcheroo Kate and Andy take their new blender for a test run of pina coladas and a podcast ensues! We discuss the abysmal state of Emmy nominations, the suckers bet of buying vita-mixes (or whatever those fancy blenders are called) and "your baby can read" courses, and the magical world of perscription side effects! /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2012410

The Yokel Reaction 07/15/2012

The Yokel Reaction We jam pack this episode with talk of marketing (both targeted via social media and hot sauce), names (both for our house and our impending string band), and follow up on Holland Oat's hit song "I Can't Go For That." Turns out we had a lot to say on the matter. It's a classic Savvy Observer Supershow! /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/2006356

The Donut Hole 07/02/2012

The Donut Hole Kate and Andy discuss the recent storm and its effect on local traffic, social event turnout, and Andy's allergies. We also obsess over our Klout scores, talk about Andy's allergies, and bemoan the liquor laws in our new home state. Also, did Andy mention that his allergies are bugging him? /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/1993692

Kingdom of the Dinosaurs 06/24/2012

Kingdom of the Dinosaurs We're back! And we're calling it episode one of season two! And we describe episodes in sentence fragments with exclamation points! /episode/index/show/savvyobserver/id/1986396

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