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Call Me Limbo
Hosted by David & Dai · EN
Call Me Limbo is your weekly dose of comedic therapy where pop culture and politics get tossed in a blender with personal stories, improv games, and zero chill. Hosted by Dai and David—two queer best friends with more opinions than filter—the show tackles everything from reality TV and music videos to capitalist hellscapes and Bad Bunny’s underwear.
It’s entertainment with a little revolution on the side.
Sometimes you’ll laugh until you cry. Sometimes you’ll cry until you’re organizing a union. Either way, we’re here for the drama, the joy, and the work of building a better world—with jokes. Always with jokes.
We believe the personal is political, but also… pop culture is too damn fun to ignore. So whether you’re here for the Disney Channel wand impressions or a fiery takedown of billionaires—welcome. You’ve found your people because when they go low.....we go lower. So, Call Me Limbo!
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"Will someone be talking to James on the 10th floor about his graphic tees?" and other reasons why CRIME IS OUT OF CONTROL!
6d ago00:46:24Tap to summarizeCRIME IS OUT OF CONTROL! The dogs are now shooting people at the gas station in David's hometown... And will someone please talk to James on the 10th floor about his graphic tees?! They're almost as bad as Obama's tan suit!This week, Dai and David eat sushi in Iowa, dress for comfort and fashion, air out between their legs, experience disappointment and pride, highlight activists in New Jersey, receive gay reparations, discuss gun violence, gun sales, liquor bootlegging across state lines, a storied gas station, and much much more.Strap your cat into a Baby Bjorn because it's going to be a very busy ride!Gun sales in Colorado fall to lowest level since 2014 (CPR News)Scottsbluff police respond to gunfire at convenience store after dog accidentally shoots person with a shotgun (KNOP News)Dog shoots woman with shotgun at Nebraska convenience store (The Guardian)Cheema's Owner Sentenced to Jail Following Bootlegging Investigation (KNEB News)Protestors clash with ICE agents amid hunger strike at Delaney Hall in Newark (WABC ABC7NY)New Jersey Police Arrest 10 Activists Attempting to Stop Ammunition Shipment to Israel (Democracy Now!) Support the showSign Up for Our SubstackBecome a Patreon MemberVenmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPodInstagram, Twitter, TikTok, & Threads: @CallMeLimboPodTheme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards.Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.
Transcribe →Call Me Cum Rag, I Mean Comrade
2w ago00:42:06Tap to summarizeThis week, Dai and David learn about the loyalty of rats, wonder why people have rodents for pets, give hot takes on pets in public, sing songs with naughty words, woe over expensive gas prices, censure the Colorado governor, celebrate a data center moratorium in Denver, remember Barney Frank, and much much more.Climate scientists update predictions, with 2015 goal no longer plausible (Boston Herald)Colorado Supreme Court orders children's hospital to resume gender-affirming care for minors (PBS News)Denver City Council unanimously approves one-year moratorium on new data center construction (Denver7)'My biggest regret on council': Denver City Council apologizes for allowing data center to be built, passes moratorium (9News)Colorado Democrats censure Gov. Jared Polis over Tina Peters commutation (CPR News)Progressive Colorado candidates call for impeachment of Gov. Polis over Tina Peters clemency (Denver7)Barney Frank, gay rights icon and architect of bank rules, dies at 86 (Axios)Read the DNC's full post-election autopsy for the 2024 campaign (PBS News) Support the showSign Up for Our SubstackBecome a Patreon MemberVenmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPodInstagram, Twitter, TikTok, & Threads: @CallMeLimboPodTheme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards.Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.
Transcribe →Too Online, Too Tired & Trying to Stay Human
3w ago00:44:53Tap to summarizeAt some point, the scrolling stops feeling fun.This week on Call Me Limbo, a conversation about screen time spirals into something much bigger: burnout, overstimulation, emotional exhaustion, and the weird reality of trying to stay human in an online world that constantly demands our attention.We talk about doomscrolling, cheap dopamine, political fatigue, loneliness, TikTok propaganda, social media relationships, and why boredom now feels almost impossible to tolerate. And somehow… we still manage to laugh through it.If your phone says you spent 13 hours online this week, maybe it’s not just a “you” problem anymore. 😭Spend Dat by Yung Miami (YouTube)Call Me Securely Attached: Eli Harwood on Secure Relationships in an Anxious World (Call Me Limbo on Buzzsprout)Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to restore their new map (Politico) Support the showSign Up for Our SubstackBecome a Patreon MemberVenmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPodInstagram, Twitter, TikTok, & Threads: @CallMeLimboPodTheme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards.Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.
Transcribe →Call Me Defiance & Hope In Action with Natalie
4w ago00:47:43Tap to summarizeThis week, Dai and David are joined by Natalie, a proud Palestinian, licensed professional counselor, community organizer, entrepreneur, community advocate, a leader in the Colorado Palestine Coalition, and friend. Natalie discusses Palestinian pride and the intersections of American patriotism, white nationalism, healing individually and collectively, liberation individually and collectively, abolition and alternatives to incarceration, student movements rooted in social justice, creating heaven on earth, colonization, managing fear and anxiety, and much much more. We hope you find this conversation as soulful as we did!Go check out Natalie and other Denver Palestinians in the Unseen Exhibit at RedLine Contemporary Art Center open now through May 17, 2026.Rapsody - 12 Problems (Extended Version) (YouTube) Support the showSign Up for Our SubstackBecome a Patreon MemberVenmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPodInstagram, Twitter, TikTok, & Threads: @CallMeLimboPodTheme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards.Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.
Transcribe →Nothing Makes Sense Anymore… And That’s the Problem
May 100:48:13Tap to summarizeContent Warning: This episode discusses suicide and death. Please listen with care for yourself and others. We are all we have.This week on Call Me Limbo, we start with prairie dogs (don’t ask 😭)… and somehow end up questioning reality, the system, and what any of this is actually for.Dai and David get real about what it feels like to live in a world where everything seems just slightly off. From misinformation and political chaos to burnout, purpose, and the pressure to “do the right thing” in a system that doesn’t reward it. This episode goes deeper than expected.We talk about: – questioning what’s real in today’s media landscape – the exhaustion of trying to live with integrity in a broken system – why so many people feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or just tired – and the growing sense that the life we were promised… might not existAnd because we’re still us, we also get into the Megan Thee Stallion breakup, modern dating chaos, and why some people really need to get it together.It’s funny, it’s honest, and it’s a little too real.If you’ve been feeling like nothing quite adds up lately… yeah. Same.Things that have made David cry this week:LaRussell - GT Coupe (YouTube)LaRussell - Second Hand Emotion (YouTube)Official Sad Beige - I'm Not Hungry Anymore (Instagram) Support the showSign Up for Our SubstackBecome a Patreon MemberVenmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPodInstagram, Twitter, TikTok, & Threads: @CallMeLimboPodTheme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards.Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.
Transcribe →Are We Broke, Regressing, or Just Being Played?
Apr 2400:44:06Tap to summarizeThis week on Call Me Limbo, Dai and David cover everything from rising gas prices to the bigger question: are we actually moving forward… or quietly going backwards?We kick things off with recession-coded behavior (yes, we’re all suddenly experts at squeezing every drop of gas), before diving into major policy updates across the country. From Colorado’s controversial labor changes impacting farm workers to expanding abortion access on college campuses, this episode breaks down what’s happening—and why it matters.Then we head to Virginia, where a major redistricting vote just passed, sparking legal pushback and raising bigger questions about fairness, power, and who really controls elections.Along the way, we also tackle: – the reality behind “gerrymandering” – why fairness in politics isn’t static – and how everyday people are being affected by decisions made far above themAs always, we keep it honest, a little chaotic, and rooted in what everyday Americans are actually experiencing.If you’ve been feeling like something doesn’t quite add up lately… you’re not alone.Show Notes:CORRECTION: Texas no longer has a six-week abortion ban. Texas has a near total ban on all abortions. (NPR)Call Me Congresswoman with Melat Kiros (Call Me Limbo Buzzsprout)Colorado lawmakers vote to strip farm workers of some overtime wage protections (CPR News)Democrats want Colorado colleges to provide abortion medication (Colorado Politics)Court pauses redistricting in Virginia, day after voters approve new maps (BBC)"Crispy Chicken" Mary J. Blige Burger King Commercial (YouTube)Mary J. Blige Sings To Hillary Clinton (YouTube) Support the showSign Up for Our SubstackBecome a Patreon MemberVenmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPodInstagram, Twitter, TikTok, & Threads: @CallMeLimboPodTheme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards.Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.
Transcribe →Y’all Are Not Okay… And It’s Getting Worse
Apr 1700:55:06Tap to summarizeContent Warning: Toward the end of this episode, we discuss suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.This week on Call Me Limbo, we ask a very simple question: are people okay right now? And the answer… is no.Dai and David dive into everything from rising crime narratives to the ways society feels increasingly off balance. What starts as a conversation about culture quickly spirals into something deeper: why everything feels tense, disconnected, and just a little unhinged.And because this is Call Me Limbo, we also address a growing public concern that no one else seems brave enough to tackle… if your feet are crusty, we need to talk.From politics to personal hygiene to the state of the world, this episode is funny, chaotic, and a little too real.If you’ve been feeling like something is “off” lately… you’re not alone.Support the showSign Up for Our SubstackBecome a Patreon MemberShow Notes:Denver police swarmed Montbello woman's 70th birthday party with guns drawn after nearby ShotSpotter alert, lawsuit alleges (Denver Post)2026 Kimberly-Clark distribution center fire (Wikipedia)Ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and wife found dead in murder-suicide, police say (Washington Post)Jefferson County tries something new: vasectomy Fridays (Denverite) Support the showSign Up for Our SubstackBecome a Patreon MemberVenmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPodInstagram, Twitter, TikTok, & Threads: @CallMeLimboPodTheme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards.Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.
Transcribe →Musty Dates, Draft Dodging & A Wild Dating Show Idea
Apr 1000:41:47Tap to summarizeThis week’s episode starts with a conversation about musty dates and quickly spirals into one of the funniest and most chaotic discussions yet. Dai and David unpack dating frustrations, hygiene expectations and why the bar sometimes feels impossibly low.From there, the conversation shifts into draft debates, personal boundaries and the uncomfortable reality of being told what you should be willing to do. The episode balances humor with real talk, mixing outrageous moments with thoughtful commentary.They also float a new idea for a live dating segment where contestants compete in real time. It might be the most chaotic experiment Call Me Limbo has attempted yet.If you like unfiltered conversations about dating, culture and the absurdity of modern life, this episode delivers.DM Dai to apply for the dating David episode (Instagram)Show Notes:Watch David speak at the Denver City Council Community Planning & Housing Committee on April 7, 2026 (Denver Channel 8) - Start at the 1:10:00 markKim Jong Un compliments South Korea's president (CNN)Automatic registration for US military draft to begin in December (The Hill)House of Representatives votes on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (Congress.gov)Poop Stains in Your Underwear Video (Instagram) Support the showSign Up for Our SubstackBecome a Patreon MemberVenmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPodInstagram, Twitter, TikTok, & Threads: @CallMeLimboPodTheme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards.Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.
Transcribe →Bring Back Shame: Conversion Therapy, Culture Wars & The Hygiene Crisis
Apr 300:41:55Tap to summarizeThis week’s episode starts chaotic and somehow gets even more unhinged, in the best way.We break down the latest culture war hypocrisy, including a Supreme Court ruling impacting LGBTQ rights, anti-trans legislation, and how “freedom of religion” is increasingly being used as a shield for discrimination.Then things take a turn.We talk about: • The Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling • Anti-LGBTQ legislation and hypocrisy • “Freedom of religion” vs freedom to discriminate • The obsession with transgender athletes • Political propaganda & moral inconsistency • Why “bring back shame” might actually help societyAnd then… Dai introduces a new segment called, "It's A Fool." Starting with a full breakdown of the hygiene crisis happening in gyms, public spaces, and apparently… grown men’s underwear.Yes. It goes there.Because at the end of the day: Leave people alone. Give people healthcare. And for the love of God… wash your ass.Support the Show via Patreon and SubstackReferences mentioned in the show are below: Kristi Noem's Cross-Dressing Husband Possibly Exposed by Undocumented Immigrant (TMZ)US Supreme Court strikes down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy (BBC)Call Me An Undercover Republican (Call Me Limbo)Queer & Christian: Brandan Robertson on Deconstruction and Reclaiming Faith (Call Me Limbo)Lemon Pound Cake by Afroman (YouTube)Licc'em Low Lisa by Afroman (YouTube)The Batteram Hymn of the Police Whistle Blower by Afroman (YouTube) Support the showSign Up for Our SubstackBecome a Patreon MemberVenmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPodInstagram, Twitter, TikTok, & Threads: @CallMeLimboPodTheme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards.Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.
Transcribe →We Were Promised the American Dream… Then Everything Fell Apart
Mar 2700:47:07Tap to summarizeThis week, we go there.From fears of a military draft to questioning everything we were taught about America, this episode turns into one of our most honest conversations yet.We unpack the rising enlistment age, why fewer Americans qualify for military service, and what it says about the state of the country. Then the conversation deepens — into war, propaganda, nationalism, and what happens when you stop believing in the American dream you were promised.We also talk about:• The military recruitment crisis• Millennials waking up from the American Dream• War in the Middle East & media distrust• Why people join the military (and why many don’t)• Propaganda, misinformation, and truth fatigue• Feeling lost politically in 2026• Rejection, purpose, and building something meaningful• Why community matters more than everThis one gets personal. Emotional. And very real.Because when the system stops making sense… you start asking bigger questions.CORRECTION 1: Evidently, India did not pay in Chinese Yuan for oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. (WION)CORRECTION 2: While Black people make up around 13-15% of the US population, Black people are 32-38% of the total US prison and jail population. (Prison Policy Initiative)Army extends maximum recruitment age to 42, allowing older recruits to join (ABC News)Department of War Memo on Military Conditions Disqualifying for Accession into the Military (Secretary of Defense)Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years (New York Times)Call Me Disney...But Make It Marxist! (Call Me Limbo) Support the showSign Up for Our SubstackBecome a Patreon MemberVenmo & CashApp: @CallMeLimboPodInstagram, Twitter, TikTok, & Threads: @CallMeLimboPodTheme Music by Aidan Ivory Edwards.Logo by Mark Mittelstaedt.
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