HARDBALLS with Jim Goad
Jim asks the hard questions—about life, society, and himself. He struggles to learn video technology and tries not to feel insane while talking into a camera alone.
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BALLSTREAM BLITZ, Ep2: OW! MY BALLS
Perched on the cusp of senility and an impending date with the Grim Reaper, Jim spends two hours valiantly and selflessly answering the questions from the "Goad...
HARDBALLS, Ep 6: THE ROOTS OF CANCEL CULTURE
Guide to Ethnic Groups: African Americans • Shillin' • The Roots of Cancel Culture • Too Smart to Be Happy? • Narrative Collapse • John Goad: 1948-? • Karaoke C...
HARDBALLS, Ep5: TRYING TO GET MY CAT LAID
Trying to Get My Cat Laid • Narrative Collapse • Brainqueer • Christina Marie Goad: 1949-Unfortunately Still Alive • Boomerchats
BALLSTREAM BLITZ, Ep1: TECHNOTARDED
In his first-ever livestream, Jim Goad forgets to turn the intro music off for the first four minutes, so fast-forward if that gets annoying. He also stops reco...
HARDBALLS, Ep4: MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL
Mr. Jim's Neighborhood • Narrative Collapse • I Only Regret The Times That I Was Too Nice • Margaret Mary Parker: 1925-1998 • Boomerchats • Karaoke Cavalcade: "...
HARDBALLS, Ep3: MR. JIM'S NEIGHBORHOOD
The Difference Between "White People" and "Whiteness" • Mr. Jim's Neighborhood • Alton Howard Goad, Sr.: 1920-1980 • Boomerchats • Karaoke Cavalcade: "Big Balls...
HARDBALLS, Ep. 2: WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD
The Unlucky 13% • Worst Thursday Ever • Combat Training for Toddlers • Bye-Bye, Bucket of Love • Boomerchats • How to Tell a Good Woman From a Bad One
HARDBALLS, Ep1: WINGIN' IT
Talking to a Camera Makes Me Feel Insane • From "Beef Squad" to "Hardballs" • Narrative Collapse • I'm Not a Racist, But... • Ode to Bucky Goad • Boomerchats •...
