# 2026-06-20: Purple Monkey

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Podcast: [Curmudgeon's Corner](https://stenobird.com/podcast/curmudgeon-s-corner-683720)
Published: 2026-06-22T08:53:12+00:00
Episode link: http://curmudgeons-corner.com/ccep.php?epnum=993
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Duration seconds: 7110

## Resource

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan talk about the latest developments with the Iran situation. But first, the reflecting pool, Air Force One, UK politics, and some movies!   Show Details: Recorded 2026-06-20 Length this week 1:58:30 <!— /meta --> 0:00:49 - But First Reflecting Pool Air Force One UK Politics Movie: Crocodile Dundee II (1988) Movie: Toy Story 5 (2026) Movie: The Godfather (1972) 0:56:04 - But Second Iran MOU Evaluating Outcomes Unforced Errors Breaks With Allies Might Makes Right Political Morality The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch . Our intro is The Oh of Pleasure (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album Deep Breakfast (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe . <!— /credits -->

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