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David & Stu... Unhinged!
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“David & Stu . . . Unhinged!” offers a unique glimpse into the world's most pressing (and most trivial) issues through the eyes of two of Greenwich Village’s jaded residents, who are usually pissed off about something. From allowing people to legally sh** on our sidewalks to
"discrimination" against fat people, David Simonetti, a writer and attorney, and Stu Richel, a critically acclaimed actor, screenwriter, and Vietnam War vet, offer an acerbic yet civilized perspective on politics and life in New York City. Occasionally veering into the abyss of rage, like Stu's unbridled contempt for Jane Fonda and David's rage about those who ask for ice cream samples, the duo from two different generations will enchant you with their common-sense reactions speckled with off-the-rails humor, anger, and dismay.
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84: A Deadly Prank, a Gilded Refuge, Winner v. Whiner, & Bridge Janitor
Mar 1500:37:29Tap to summarizeWelcome to David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast.On this 84th episode of David & Stu Unhinged, we cover the following topics:1. In March 2026, high school teacher Jason Hughes was fatally run over after confronting teens who were toilet-papering his yard as a prom prank, and 18-year-old Jayden Ryan Wallace has been charged with first-degree vehicular homicide. Although Hughes’s widow has asked that charges be dropped, prosecutorial discretion rests with the district attorney. The charge to be dropped depends on whether Wallace is found to have driven recklessly.2. Over the weekend, David visited the Frick Collection, finding solace in its elegant art and serene atmosphere amidst New York’s chaos and the current turbulent political climate. The museum’s restraint and preservation of charm contrast sharply with the self-indulgence and instability seen in today’s leadership, particularly Trump’s recent actions in Iran. The Frick’s masterpieces and dignified ambiance served as a much-needed escape from the noise and recklessness dominating public life.3. In 2022, Kari Lake, a Trump sycophant, ran a race for Arizona governor, and Katie Hobbs, a thoughtful Democrat, beat her. Since that race, these women have moved in different directions, and what has followed is an interesting trajectory. Katie Hobbs continues to serve as governor and is running for re-election, while Kari Lake’s recent federal media agency appointment was ruled illegal, and she remains a controversial political figure after successive election losses and challenges.4. Ellen Blum, a 37-year-old Brooklyn resident, has been quietly removing "love locks" and trash from the Brooklyn Bridge, embodying genuine civic responsibility in a city where many are apathetic nepo babies who would rather wait in a long line for Apollo Bagels. Her actions in cleaning up an important city landmark are in stark contrast to some of the newer residents who have flooded certain part of Manhattan and Brooklyn looking to take the best selfie for Instagram.We hope you tune in, and please leave comments. We welcome all feedback, including any critiques.Connect with David & Stu:• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@DavidStu...Unhinged• Email David & Stu: davidandstuunhinged@gmail.com and share your comments, concerns, and questions.• We encourage all to visit our website (https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/david-stu-unhinged/), and please leave comments for our consideration.
Transcribe →83: Trump’s Waterloo, Killer Algorithms, a Misfit Monkey & a Naughty Nurse
Mar 800:43:57Tap to summarizeWelcome to David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast.On this 83rd episode of David & Stu Unhinged, we cover the following topics:1. Last week, Trump and his national security team launched a full-scale attack on Iran in coordination with Israel. Trump and his sycophants are already crowing about the huge success of this operation, particularly since many top-level Iranian officials have been killed, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. However, there seems to be no clear endgame in mind here, and past US interventions in the Middle East have led to quagmires. Trump’s impulsive actions here are partly motivated by revenge and further highlight how unqualified he is to be President.2. In the case of Jordan Wells v. Meta Platforms, Inc. and ByteDance Ltd., Kristen Wells is suing Meta and ByteDance after her son, Jordan Wells, died subway surfing in New York City. She alleges their platforms' algorithms promoted subway surfing content, contributing to his death. The lawsuit centers on the platforms' responsibility towards minors, free speech, and the "attractive nuisance" doctrine. In light of the issues involved in this case, it is possible it could end up in the U.S. Supreme Court.3. Punch, a baby Japanese macaque born at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, was abandoned by his mother shortly after birth and had to be hand-raised by zookeepers. To help him cope with isolation and anxiety, keepers gave him a stuffed IKEA orangutan plush toy, which Punch clung to for comfort and security. Over time, with the toy’s support and careful guidance from the zoo staff, Punch gradually began integrating with the other macaques, learning social behaviors and building confidence. His story, shared widely online, has resonated with many for its themes of resilience, emotional support, and overcoming loneliness.4. The sad tale of Melissa Knutson, a nurse who heartily jumped into bed with her patient on multiple occasions, then accused the patient of assault. The fair Melissa eventually admitted to her fabrication, and is headed to the slammer. We hope she enjoys her time away.We hope you tune in, and please leave comments. We welcome all feedback, including any critiques.Connect with David & Stu:• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@DavidStu...Unhinged• Email David & Stu: davidandstuunhinged@gmail.com and share your comments, concerns, and questions.• We encourage all to visit our website (https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/david-stu-unhinged/), and please leave comments for our consideration.
Transcribe →82: Stu’s Grand Return, Gold Coast Ghetto Living, a Demented Orangutan, & Snowballgate
Mar 100:42:16Tap to summarizeWelcome to David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast. On this 82nd episode of David & Stu Unhinged, we cover the following topics:1. Stu has returned from his time in Florida and recounts his time away and his harrowing return to New York due to incompetently run airlines and a poorly administered air transportation system which makes air travel in America a nightmare.2. While Stu was away, David recounts how he has waged a transparency campaign in the dysfunctional building he has lived in way too long. He decided to broadly disclose the legal complaint and financials associated with his coop Board’s decision to spend double the budget installing an outdoor generator in the basement, which has ensnared the building in a never-ending lawsuit. Needless to say, his efforts weren’t greeted with kindness by Board members.3. In Washington Square Park, there was a snowball fight where police officers were pelted with snowballs, and some of them were injured. In response to this attack on the NYPD, Mayor Mamdani waffled about prosecuting aggressive snowballers. This incident raises the question of whether NYPD Commissioner Tisch and Mamdani can continue to play together in the same sandbox.4. Trump’s recent State of the Union address lasted 148 minutes and was filled with lies and undignified behavior, magnifying how far America has fallen from when President Lincoln gave the Gettysburg address in two minutes, which provided moral clarity about the justification for the Civil War. On the other hand, Trump’s self-indulgence and delusional speech highlight how he is almost, if not more, demented than his predecessor, Joe Biden. We hope you tune in, and please leave comments. We welcome all feedback, including any critiques.Connect with David & Stu:• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@DavidStu...Unhinged• Email David & Stu: davidandstuunhinged@gmail.com and share your comments, concerns, and questions.• We encourage all to visit our website (https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/david-stu-unhinged/), and please leave comments for our consideration.
Transcribe →81: Stu’s Nine Lives, Yes to the Dress & those Irksome Citi-Bikes
Feb 1500:45:30Tap to summarizeWelcome to David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast.On this 81st Episode of David & Stu Unhinged from an undisclosed location, we cover the following topics:1) Stu recounts two near-death experiences, one of which was when Stu was given a shot by a doctor that he had a very bad reaction to, which derailed his plans to go to the racetrack, and he ended up back in the hospital, nearly unconscious, and the nurse could not feel his pulse. The second involved a serious car accident where a truck drove through a “Stop” sign into Stu’s vehicle, which also landed him in the hospital.2) David’s daughter announced she was getting married next year in June, and preparations are underway for a low-key wedding. As part of this story, David recalls how he married at the City Hall in Chicago, so he doesn’t have vast experience planning a wedding. But, being that his daughter’s mother died when she was nine years old, David has often had to step in and fill the void his daughter must feel not having a mother at pivotal moments of her life, including when shopping for a wedding dress.3) The Citi-Bike program was first implemented in 2013 by Mayor Bloomberg as a means to reduce congestion and help the environment. However, the program has been poorly administered, the bike rentals are expensive, and the kiosks are often malfunctioning. David recounts his experience with Citi-Bikes, including when riding one, and a cab ran over his foot and broke it on his way to an outdoor SoulCycle class during COVID.We hope you tune in, and please leave comments. We welcome all feedback, including any critiques.Connect with David & Stu:• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@DavidStu...Unhinged• Email David & Stu: davidandstuunhinged@gmail.com and share your comments, concerns, and questions.• We encourage all to visit our website (https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/david-stu-unhinged/), and please leave comments for our consideration.
Transcribe →80: Havana Exit, Epstein’s BFFs, Greek Tragedy, & Trump’s Alamo
Feb 800:44:23Tap to summarizeWelcome to David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast.On this 80th episode of David & Stu Unhinged, we cover the following topics:1. Michael Beck, a former National Security Agency (NSA) counterintelligence officer, died on January 25, 2026, at age 65. The exact cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, but Beck was the earliest known individual to report symptoms later linked to what the U.S. government and media call Havana Syndrome. Beck was also diagnosed with Parkinson's at age 45. We will discuss the mystery behind Havana Syndrome and speculate as to what caused Beck’s death.2. On January 30, 2026, the Department of Justice released a plethora of documents from the Epstein files. This latest release further exposes the elites who congregated with Epstein, including some major figures in Trump’s universe, such as Howard Lutnik, and the parasite Elon Musk, even though both have steadfastly denied any involvement with the infamous sex trafficker. Even Trump himself has been implicated in this tawdry spectacle.3. As a result of a hazing death at Northern Arizona University involving excessive drinking, three fraternity brothers of a Delta Tau Delta fraternity were arrested. Under Arizona law, this death could be treated as a felony. This incident has spurred calls for more laws directed at curbing hazing and emboldened those who have called for banning fraternities altogether. Stu feels that it is an overreaction, while David fully supports the elimination of these antiquated institutions from all college campuses.4. Trump’s toxic brand is showing further signs of alienating Americans, including voters in deep red Texas, where a Democratic candidate, Taylor Rehmet, flipped a state senate seat that had been held by Republicans for 45 years in a special election. Instead of cementing his image on Mount Rushmore, Trump is heading towards lame duck status in a humiliating spectacle that demonstrates what a pathetic excuse of a president he is. Sooner or later, the Republicans might come to their senses and join the Democrats in impeaching his felonious ass.We hope you tune in, and please leave comments. We welcome all feedback, including any critiques.Connect with David & Stu:• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@DavidStu...Unhinged• Email David & Stu: davidandstuunhinged@gmail.com and share your comments, concerns, and questions.• We encourage all to visit our website (https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/david-stu-unhinged/), and please leave comments for our consideration.
Transcribe →79: MAGA Murderers and Dissenters, Trump's Raw Deal & Music Man's Iowa Scam
Feb 100:36:20Tap to summarizeWelcome to David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast.Note: While David mentioned this is the 80th episode of Unhinged, it is in fact #79On this 79th Episode of David & Stu Unhinged, we cover the following topics:1) In the last month, two protestors in Minneapolis were murdered at the hands of poorly trained ICE operatives who are being managed by a dog-killing adulterer, Kristi Noem. When responding to the myriad calls of outrage over these killings, ICE Barbie flagrantly lied, and now, due to her incompetence and cruelty, Trump has been forced to retreat in Minneapolis on these aggressive tactics, which has undermined any legitimate immigration enforcement.2) If you disagree with Trump, fail to praise him, or, good heavens, ridicule him, your day of reckoning will come. In this segment, we will cover some examples of those who have felt the venomous, vengeful bite of this small-handed, thin-skinned, petty, poor excuse of a man who claims to be a president. A strong leader often encourages disparate opinions, but this whining nepo baby narcissist can’t handle it, which might explain why his second term is turning out to be even more disastrous than his first.3) Trump loves to impose tariffs on those who rebuff him without much reason or logic. But now he has overplayed his hand with his childish outbursts. Our usual allies are now striking trade deals with India and China and becoming less dependent on the United States, which weakens the US economy. Even more disgusting, Trump has failed to finalize any trade deals despite all his bluster. So the impact of his tariffs has shifted global alliances and caused economic devastation for the American economy.4) The Broadway musical, "The Music Man," revolved around a phony music professor who scammed school moms and children in Iowa. Unlike the musical, recently we learned of an actual flimflammer named Ian Roberts, who was superintendent of the largest school district in Des Moines. We will discuss this grifter and the comical vetting process that led to Mr. Roberts being appointed to this high level position.We hope you tune in, and please leave comments. We welcome all feedback, including any critiques.Connect with David & Stu:• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@DavidStu...Unhinged• Email David & Stu: davidandstuunhinged@gmail.com and share your comments, concerns, and questions.• We encourage all to visit our website (https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/david-stu-unhinged/), and please leave comments for our consideration.
Transcribe →78: Greenland or Bust, France, the Deadbeat Tenant, Brooklyn’s Revenge & a Burmese Detour
Jan 2500:45:36Tap to summarizeWelcome to David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast.This week on David & Stu Unhinged, we revisit and update some of our previous stories and discuss new material. The following summarizes the topics discussed:1. Trump continues to make a spectacle of himself as he comes up with a new justification for invading Greenland, claiming to Norway that since he was snubbed for the Nobel Prize, peace isn’t his only objective now. Biden may have been demented, but this fat orange degenerate is deranged since Norway’s government doesn’t make decisions about the Nobel Prize, and Denmark has the territorial relationship with Greenland. At his heart, Trump, like so many nepo babies, thinks he is entitled to win an award, which is a sad commentary on his latest bizarre temper tantrum.2. The tangled web of law and morality surrounding the French embassy building in Iraq raises an interesting tale since the building was leased to France by a Jewish family that an Iraqi leader had urged to leave the country. Iraq later expropriated the building. The French continued to use the building, but stopped paying rent to the "evicted" family. The family is now seeking back rent. Oy Vey!3. David and Victoria Beckham have cultivated a favorable public persona, including a Netflix documentary in 2023 that resulted in a lot of positive feedback for the couple, who are beloved in the UK and internationally. As part of this image, they were described as involved and concerned parents for their four children. However, this finely honed portrayal has been brought into question by their son, Brooklyn, who has publicly denounced his parents and may have put a dent in their public image. Perhaps David and Victoria aren’t exactly as they appear and are more akin to controlling monsters who drove their child to a public outburst.4. Stu recounts his trip to Bruma 25 years ago. While he wandered around Burma, an Iraqi Jew asked him if he would try to save a Jewish cemetery in the Burmese capital from relocation by the governing junta. The mess that unfolds evokes quite an adventure.We hope you tune in, and please leave comments. We welcome all feedback, including any critiques.Connect with David & Stu:• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@DavidStu...Unhinged• Email David & Stu: davidandstuunhinged@gmail.com and share your comments, concerns, and questions.• We encourage all to visit our website (https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/david-stu-unhinged/), and please leave comments for our consideration.
Transcribe →77: The Aryan Jew, a Lady Boy’s Rebuke, Tish’s Grandstanding, & the Mississippi Miracle
Jan 1800:47:32Tap to summarizeWelcome to David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast.On this 77th episode of David & Stu Unhinged, we will cover the following topics:1. Hessy Levinsons was born in Berlin in 1934 and recently passed away on January 2, 2026. As a six-month-old child, Hessy was selected by Joseph Goebbels, the Nazi propaganda chief, as having the perfect Aryan face based on a photography contest. In 1987, Hessy revealed that she, a Jew, had been the contest winner back in 1934. This ironic story showcases the Nazi regime’s madness.2. Once again, Lady Boy Hegseth is displaying his thin-skinned unprofessionalism by opening an inquiry into a respected Senator, Mark Kelly, for comments that he made in a video telling troops they have a right to resist illegal orders, which is consistent with the law. Unlike Kelly, Hegseth has a record of impropriety and incompetence, and this latest unprecedented move is a further example of his embarrassing tenure at the Pentagon.3. Erik Duran, an undercover cop in the Bronx, went on trial on January 14, accused of having killed a drug seller who attempted to flee the scene after a drug sale. This is the third in a series of misguided, criminal prosecutions in New York in the last two years. This time, Letitia James, our left-leaning attorney general, brought this politically motivated prosecution rather than the usual suspect, Fat Alvin Bragg.4. New York spends more per pupil on education than most states, including a poor one like Mississippi, yet the educational outcomes in New York are substandard and below average. Meanwhile, Mississippi’s outcomes have vastly improved and exceed New York’s. By taking common-sense measures to improve reading and math scores, Mississippi is being viewed as a miracle, while NY Democrats cater to the whims of the teachers’ unions rather than the students.We hope you tune in, and please leave comments. We welcome all feedback, including any critiques.Connect with David & Stu:• Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@DavidStu...Unhinged• Email David & Stu: davidandstuunhinged@gmail.com and share your comments, concerns, and questions.• We encourage all to visit our website (https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/david-stu-unhinged/), and please leave comments for our consideration.
Transcribe →76: Turning the Page on Tampon Tim, Baseball’s Shame, America Last & a NYC Scone Success Story.
Jan 1100:37:02Tap to summarizeWelcome to David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast. On this special video episode of David & Stu Unhinged, we will cover the following topics:1. The life of a former baseball star, Lenny Dykstra, is an ongoing train wreck. His ugly soap opera has brought shame and unnecessary angst upon his son and his daughter-in-law, actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler.2. Tampon Tim Walz, once a vice presidential nominee under Kamala Harris’s failed presidential campaign, has faced withering criticism for his actions as Minnesota governor, especially after a major welfare fraud scandal. He recently announced he won’t seek a third term, ending a controversial tenure that has been marked by incompetence and corruption.3. Mary O’Halloran had to close her East Village pub during Covid, but her tenacity, her baking skills, and neighborhood volunteers saved the day. Her business, Mary O’s, is now flourishing, and her scones have become an international favorite.4. Donald Trump defended Saudi leader Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) despite the fact that MBS ordered the brutal murder of a Washington Post journalist. Now, Trump initiated a U.S. intervention in Venezuela, raising questions about shifting American priorities and global leadership. Instead of putting America First, Trump is prioritizing his grandiosity with this ill-advised adventure in the third world, when he and his administration have done a pathetic job of managing the US economy. We hope you tune in, and please leave comments. We welcome all feedback, including any critiques. Connect with David & Stu: • Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@DavidStu...Unhinged• Email David & Stu: davidandstuunhinged@gmail.com and share your comments, concerns, and questions.• We encourage all to visit our website (https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/david-stu-unhinged/), and please leave comments for our consideration.
Transcribe →75: Trump Finally Crackdowns on Deadbeats, RIP Tatiana, a Father’s Justice, and to Hell with 2026 Resolutions
Jan 400:40:33Tap to summarizeWelcome to David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast. We start 2026 with the 75th Episode of David and Stu Unhinged. This week, we cover the following topics:1. Trump is long noted for the way he stiffs creditors and his multiple bankruptcies so it is rather ironic that his Administration has now proclaimed that they plan to garnish wages for those in default on government loans for school. It is good to know that Trump has finally found merit in paying off one’s debts.2. The tragic death of Tatiana Schlossberg from cancer at 35 years old, leaving two young children and a husband behind, was greeted with sadness universally, except for this disgusting President, who mocked the Kennedys on Truth Social shortly after her death was announced. Once again, Trump can’t help but demonstrate why he is a tasteless, classless, vulgar abomination who is totally unfit to serve as President. 3. A father, concerned for his son who was being bullied at a Kentucky State College, went to the campus to intervene. During the confrontation, violence broke out, leading the father to shoot two of the alleged bullies, resulting in one fatality. After the incident, a grand jury reviewed the case and chose not to indict the father for murder, suggesting that the circumstances may have justified his actions. We discuss how disturbing it is that this campus is as troubled and unsafe as the notorious violence of the Chicago project4. We discuss how pointless New Year's resolutions are, as most people abandon them quickly, and real personal growth doesn't depend on the calendar. Instead of making dramatic promises, people should consider steady, honest self-improvement throughout the year.We hope you tune in, and please leave comments. We welcome all feedback, including any critiques. Connect with David & Stu: • Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@DavidStu...Unhinged• Email David & Stu: davidandstuunhinged@gmail.com and share your comments, concerns, and questions.• We encourage all to visit our website (https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/david-stu-unhinged/), and please leave comments for our consideration.
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