The Ramble

Season 2 //Q&A//

You asked, we answered .. well, sort of. C'mon in boys .. expooberance abounds!   Welcome to the Season 2 Q&A spectacular, an episode overflowing with bowel-pressure confessions, unwanted sandwiches, and the philosophical labyrinth of who exactly was feeling whose oats.    Tim explains how Truett briefly stole his heart and nearly his innocence (penguins included) and recalls his East Coast swagger-wagon escapades – complete with a limp hand, what truly happens after 6 pm, and an unceremonious ejection from Atlantic City. Caleb, not to be outdone, recounts how a cheese prank nearly derailed a friendship, insists “it all comes back to the river”, and beholds Bane (who survived being run over by the Ramblers) emerge from pool of noodles despite his mangled limbs.     Along the way, you’ll hear the Tale of Deer Run (definitely not a fantasy world), discover how the name and music of The Ramble came to be, and finally learn who were the hash-slinging slashers of old Saint Nick. We peel back facades, hoist wedding dresses, chauffeur feasts, and obliterate signs – all in the name of the Protected.    But the chaos doesn’t stop there: the mysterious faction known only as the Darkens makes their long-awaited entrance, a shadowy force forever entangled with Jimmy and his smoldering converse. Their influence collides with surprise birthday parties, full moons dangling from windows (was it a white car?), frantic glove inflation, and a vampiric glaze in the eyes of the beholden. Could it all be traced back to the basil? We’re not saying yes, but we’re not saying no.   By the end, Tim and Caleb reflect on friends lost, friends found, the syndicate still lurking in the shadows, and the AI doppelgängers waiting in the wings to carry their legacy. They strap into the plane of the heart, nosedive into oblivion, and leave you with a topsy-turvy conclusion that will make you laugh, weep, and possibly cart a watermelon. Ahead of it’s time? Absolutely. Understandable? Absolutely not.    Email: podcast.theramble@gmail.com  Instagram: @_theramblepodcast  Facebook: @theramblepodcast   Artwork Design: @indra.valdez

Go On, Take It

Is that Kanye on autotune or just domestic violence over a burrowed bee? One thing’s for sure, it’s not the Bent Neck Lady rawdogging her way through Christmas cheer.   Welcome back after 3 years (we know, we know) as the lads kick off the Season 2 Christmas-themed finale with a snake draft of the worst holiday traditions – from deer hunting youths weaponised with fruitcake, those unforgettable suet leaks nobody asked for, to the haunting tale of Mr Pocket and his suspiciously hot mince pies. Along the way, they also uncover a rare condition amongst carollers known only as “crampus in the groin”.  But it’s not all yuletide chaos as Tim and Caleb catch everyone up on life updates during their hiatus. They then reminisce on their final days together in college, including cleaning to Disney sing-alongs, dissecting felines (sorry, Chutney), gifting knick-knacks, and what happens when med school dreams go sideways. Caleb discusses his desire to flee the country, and Tim teases a European pilgrimage of his own after the shame of attending his own graduation as a spectator ..  Of course, there’s plenty of honey vs maple milk chatter, some accidental wisdom from an inquisitive phrase, and a journey that goes ever on until it ends with the only appropriate sendoff: wishing you a very sexy Christmas.  Disclaimer: The Ramble does not endorse storing pies in your pockets (no matter how much you feel the love tonight).   Email: podcast.theramble@gmail.com [podcast.theramble@gmail.com] Instagram: @_theramblepodcast Facebook: @theramblepodcast  Artwork Design: @indra.valdez

{Bonus} Golf, a Good Talk Unspoiled

We're the salmon of modern culture, Lamar .. why are you the way you are?   In this week's bonus episode the ramblers discuss going on walks together, singing Yankee Doodle, and molecular gastronomy. They duke it out in the return of say your word and dust off the ole futon for their special guest .. the one and only, Golf.  They catch up with their guest to learn whether texture or taste is superior and are introduced to a fun new fruit. Golf shares some post-college trials such as operations and nearly burning the house down, as well as successes like getting married and his job as a flight test engineer in southern Maryland. He discusses his immigration to the USA from Thailand, the origin of his name, and his time as a Buddhist monk. They reminisce on the days at the Cove including hostage games and the age-old question of who actually was the squatter? They conclude with Tim being recognised as a famous podcaster, Caleb's full legal name, and reflecting on the upcoming close to a grand adventure with many friends along the way.  RIP Robbie Coltrane  Email: podcast.theramble@gmail.com Instagram: @_theramblepodcast Facebook: @theramblepodcast Artwork Design: @indra.valdez

#3 Not Meant to Be

Blarg, I've fallen and I can't get up .. is it boredom or frustration .. savvy?   In this week's episode your co-hosts chat everything from pasty innards, intentionally vile customer service, and Tim shares a newfound disdain for a popular beaver establishment's raunchy smells. As retribution, Caleb thrusts him into ethical dilemmas including avenging a former neighbor's crimes and the 'juicy' jeopardy of a co-worker.   During story time, they tackle their senior year^2 with Tim recounting his own journey of 3 and the surprising culprit to its downfall .. ah, the Chantilly lace of it all! Caleb shares how avenging his fallen nachos led to an awkward reaction to a portrait and the secret to 'roid rage traffic stops. They conclude with an exercise in psychology (so to speak) and tease a future guest for next week's episode.  Disclaimer: if you're feeling mighty peckish, opt for the no butter option.  Email: podcast.theramble@gmail.com Instagram: @_theramblepodcast Facebook: @theramblepodcast Artwork Design: @indra.valdez

Garbage Truck Stowaways

Rhinoceros say .. Corn! Turtle, turtle .. ? Welcome back to the podcast where the Ramble Rangers discuss all the important things, including chicken ladders for cats and the age old debate if a T dog is a sandwich. Tim shares about donating to those in need and how an old friend has been inspired to start a podcast of his own. Caleb introduces a question of the day via his friend, Dr E, involving an indestructible snail, vats of acid, and how an army of elves can protect the good smeckels.  During story time, they share about their other roommate from the downstairs crew, Yoshwiba Derché aka Josh. Enjoy the lore of this character including intense stair dunking, buff sprinting, and a cold smelly hike. Caleb shares a sled run gone wrong and the importance of waterproof shoes. Tim explores his fear of how being blissfully unaware and awkward may have impacted a relationship. They conclude by reflecting on how avoiding FOMO may have saved their lives (and their noses) and the potential impact of ruining the magic of the neighborhood Frosty.  Email: podcast.theramble@gmail.com Instagram: @_theramblepodcast Facebook: @theramblepodcast Artwork Design: @indra.valdez