
Your Kickstarter Sucks
Mike Hale and Jesse Farrar comb through the crowdfunding dumpster to tell you what projects are worth supporting with your hard-earned dollar. So far, it's been absolutely nothing, but whether it's a social media website for dogs, a toilet brush that reminds you to drink more water, or 5,000 offensive card games, maybe something will eventually be good!
Latest episodes

Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 56min
Episode 395: Nut Milk and the Poppers
UHHH!! YUCK!!! UYUCKOO!! I axeofdentally touched the gas pump! BLEH! When I was pumpking gas into the car. My car got some gas on the outside of it! OOWOOGA! Now to touch the $20 bill, the door handle, the cash wrap, the rollerized hot dog, the plastic bag, a quarter, a newspaper, my sticky butt crack, and a cop’s gun on the way home. THAT makes a lot of sense. A nod to health!On today’s show we have all that and more. Plus a couple of other things like a nutting device, something with Jell-O, and a pathetic device that is pussifying the boomer generation. Sad to see! But funny to hear. And that’s the way the show goes. EnjoyMusic for YKS is courtesy of Howell Dawdy, Craig Dickman, Mr. Baloney, and Mark Brendle. Additional research by Zeke Golvin. YKS is edited by Producer Dan. Social Media by Maddalena Alvarez.Executive Producer Tim Faust (@crulge)Subscribe to YKS Premium today and find yourself smack dab in the middle of a very special month. Let’s just say the boys are very “animated” about it. And you can listen to it in your “car” if you “toon” the radio up a bit. Will that “movie” you to subscribe? Follow us on Instagram: @YKSPod, TikTok: YourKickstarterSucks and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more video stuff! Wow, 2025 is lit!! Gift subscriptions to YKS Premium are now available at Patreon.com/yourkickstartersucks/giftSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 17, 2025 • 2h 23min
Episode 394: Linux Tep Tips
Three Hundred and ninety-four episodes of this crazy show. They should give out awards for that kind of thing. In fact, they do, I’ve decided. And oh yeah, we won one. The big award for having recorded 394 episodes (plus bonus eps). And we won the fuckin thing! We get to do whatever we want with it! I think it should go on our shelf with our other awards (Fark Prize for Excellence in Web Browsing, the big award for having recorded 393 episodes, 2nd place in mike’s work chili cook off). What do YOU think we should do with all our accolades from our distinguished careers?On today’s show there sure is some silly stuff. And the episode is very long as well. Join us for it, won’t you? And our awards, as well?Music for YKS is courtesy of Howell Dawdy, Craig Dickman, Mr. Baloney, and Mark Brendle. Additional research by Zeke Golvin. YKS is edited by Producer Dan. Social Media by Maddalena Alvarez.Executive Producer Tim Faust (@crulge)YKS Premium – It’s where I’d go if I were Terminally Online and Mentally Unwell!Follow us on Instagram: @YKSPod, TikTok: YourKickstarterSucks and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more video stuff! Wow, 2025 is lit!! Gift subscriptions to YKS Premium are now available at Patreon.com/yourkickstartersucks/giftSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 10, 2025 • 2h
Episode 393: Laughter Will Help Our Mental Health
We are helping mental health! We like to help our mental health! ←The Mental Health chant. Try it!On today’s show we have a number of Kickstarters that can help our mental health. And not just because they make us laugh…although that sure don’t hurt! Unless you have broken ribs! Because you fell out of your uncle’s car! When he was trying to do “Uncle’s Trick”! Producer Dan backed one of them, if that tells you anything about where we’re at with it. Music for YKS is courtesy of Howell Dawdy, Craig Dickman, Mr. Baloney, and Mark Brendle. Additional research by Zeke Golvin. YKS is edited by Producer Dan. Social Media by Maddalena Alvarez.Executive Producer Tim Faust (@crulge)Let’s boogie down…with bonus episodes and more! Over at YKS Premium! Oh yeah! It’s your birthday! Follow us on Instagram: @YKSPod, TikTok: YourKickstarterSucks and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more video stuff! Wow, 2025 is lit!! Gift subscriptions to YKS Premium are now available at Patreon.com/yourkickstartersucks/giftSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 3, 2025 • 2h 2min
Episode 392: My Toilet is a Paradise
When it comes to an episode of YKS, there’s gonna be 3 hits. I hit the theme song button, DB hits a couple of home run dingers, and Dan hopefully hits the button that takes out all the times we said our social security numbers, where we live, and actionable threats against celebrities. So maybe like 2.5 hits at best. But still, that’s more than Justin Bieber!On today’s show we have a humpty-hoo and a diddly-doo and a rooty-toot-too! Just kidding. This is for all the true fans that read this far into the episode description. A treat from us to you. A real reveal about what kind of kickstarters are contained within this 2 hour laugh-stravaganza. Are you ready? Here goes! It’s toilet cleaner and boner juice. See yaMusic for YKS is courtesy of Howell Dawdy, Craig Dickman, Mr. Baloney, and Mark Brendle. Additional research by Zeke Golvin. YKS is edited by Producer Dan. Social Media by Maddalena Alvarez.Executive Producer Tim Faust (@crulge)YKS Premium – Think of it as basically the Netflix Premium+++ experience of YKS, but even cheaper! You still can’t share it with your friends, though. Please. Haha. I need to buy beef jerky. Follow us on Instagram: @YKSPod, TikTok: YourKickstarterSucks and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more video stuff! Wow, 2025 is lit!! Gift subscriptions to YKS Premium are now available at Patreon.com/yourkickstartersucks/giftSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 27, 2025 • 1h 48min
Episode 391: I Have a Brand New Video Game Idea
I think it would be fun to be a little Italian guy who could hop around and stuff and he throws, um, baskets, I guess. And he’s fighting, um, a kind of big…Chimp…Yeah. And oh yeah…the best part? The chimp is named something you wouldn’t quite expect. Ha! I will also be making the game 400 years too late and Crappy as well. Thoughts?Well, I hope they’re good. And I hope YOU’RE good. And I hope this episode is good as well. After all, why wouldn’t it be – it’s the Crazy Kickstarter formula we know and love – along with a couple of twists, of course – and the theme o’ the day is “interesting kickstarters plus some fun comments.” If that don’t whet your whistle, then perhaps some of the YKS guys’ patented Observational Humor will cure what ails ya. And if not, well, there’s always driving out to the woods to become a hermit! Music for YKS is courtesy of Howell Dawdy, Craig Dickman, Mr. Baloney, and Mark Brendle. Additional research by Zeke Golvin. YKS is edited by Producer Dan. Social Media by Maddalena Alvarez.Executive Producer Tim Faust (@crulge)YKS Premium - It’s where ALLLL the stuff happens. Be it this, that, or even the other thing. Last week, we mourned the demise of TikTok about 90 days too soon. And coming up this Friday, our on-the-scene review of big time Vegas show Awakening! We are in bed the whole time and mostly talk about Golden Girls. But still pretty good. See ya thereFollow us on Instagram: @YKSPod, TikTok: YourKickstarterSucks and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more video stuff! Wow, 2025 is lit!! Gift subscriptions to YKS Premium are now available at Patreon.com/yourkickstartersucks/giftSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 20, 2025 • 1h 55min
Episode 390: Thank You For Your Service, Rob Riggle
That awkward moment when you want to play some poker with the guys but the poker chips aren’t shitty little plastic penguin things…Thanks GOD those days are over! With that and more projects from this crazy little episode of our wacky little show, I think the future is looking very, VERY bright. Bright, indeed! And I’m not talking about the new movie that could potentially be someone’s “Star Wars”! I’m talkin’ something else, altogether, baby! Let’s see what else. Oh yeah there’s a thing on here to wipe your dick. OK see yaMusic for YKS is courtesy of Howell Dawdy, Craig Dickman, Mr. Baloney, and Mark Brendle. Additional research by Zeke Golvin. YKS is edited by Producer Dan. Social Media by Maddalena Alvarez.Executive Producer Tim Faust (@crulge)We just paused all YKS Premium subscriptions in the US due to legal concerns. Okay, now they’re back. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: @YKSPod, TikTok: YourKickstarterSucks and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more video stuff! This episode of YKS is brought to you by these fine brands:Quince - Mmmm….textiles!!! Go to Quince.com/yks for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!NordVPN - 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/YKS It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Link is in the episode description 👍Wow, 2025 is lit!! Gift subscriptions to YKS Premium are now available at Patreon.com/yourkickstartersucks/giftSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 13, 2025 • 2h 54min
Episode 389: KarenCoin: Hodl to Your Manager
Well here we are in 2025 and of course the number one problem everyone is having right now is that cereal gets too wet or warm or something like that. Yep it’s pretty much driving everyone mad and a lot of scientists have “jumped out of windows” about it, but it seems like this problem won’t be fixed anytime soon. And that really stinks because if that problem got fixed there would be some good stuff happening after that. Alas!We’ll just have to make do with a brand new way to make money on social media, a freakin wristband that gives you super powers in your smart home, and a computer that can flush your bird’s toilet for you. Perhaps some day we will solve our problem of cereal having to be eaten within like 5-10 minutes of pouring it into a bowl…or all die trying.Music for YKS is courtesy of Howell Dawdy, Craig Dickman, Mr. Baloney, and Mark Brendle. Additional research by Zeke Golvin. YKS is edited by Producer Dan. Social Media by Maddalena Alvarez.Executive Producer Tim Faust (@crulge)YKS Premium – The home of all our CES coverage! Check out the tech! Follow us on Instagram: @YKSPod, TikTok: YourKickstarterSucks and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more video stuff! This episode of YKS is sponsored by these fine brands:Rocket Money - Fix your whole subscription thing at RocketMoney.com/yks!Wow, 2025 is lit!! Gift subscriptions to YKS Premium are now available at Patreon.com/yourkickstartersucks/giftSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 6, 2025 • 2h 35min
Episode 388: Well My Dog Is Trapped in the SoulCube
Join a wild ride of laughter as the hosts delve into quirky inventions like the 'soul cube' for preserving pet memories. They share humorous travel tales, absurd airline anecdotes, and playful critiques of tech trends. Follow their musings on celebrity culture and the hilarity of financial mishaps, alongside a hilarious discussion about the stigma of magic mushrooms mixed with air travel fears. Expect lighthearted banter about life's absurdities, from bizarre Kickstarter projects to funny dining experiences, all while navigating through the chaos of modern living.

Dec 23, 2024 • 2h 3min
Episode 387: The Christmas Episode
Get ready for a hilarious dive into holiday chaos! The hosts share amusing personal anecdotes about Christmas traditions, family dynamics, and hair-shedding problems. They strikingly juxtapose deep thoughts on philanthropy with playful discussions about a bread machine and household quirks. Expect laughs over absurd Kickstarter projects, a comedic critique of modern holiday commercialization, and the quirks of managing subscriptions. It's a merry blend of nostalgia, whimsy, and absurdity that'll leave you chuckling all season long!

Dec 16, 2024 • 1h 37min
Episode 386: Dr Dunk and The Basketball Baby
Get ready for a wild ride! The hosts hilariously dissect their past mistakes, including a comical mishap with a Dungeness crab trap. They dive into the quirks of weird Kickstarter projects, like a diaper-wearing game and a zany basketball baby idea. Amidst playful banter about wings and laundry woes, they tackle the absurdities of woke comedy and cultural humor. Plus, there's a humorous exploration of dishwashing dilemmas and nostalgic drinks, mixed with hilarious Star Wars references. It's a delightful blend of creativity and laughter!