Random Inspirations

E.J. promises “an action-packed show,” but you can only know for sure if you listen…

Willie seems to perhaps question the efficacy of the “Pickens Plan” for solving the nation’s energy problems. During the ensuing discussion of the potential of wind power, E.J. takes the opportunity to make a dirty joke. Willie keeps it going. Chris provides his silent, tacit consent to the filth.

Chris introduces the inherent contradictions about T. Boone faced by many fans of Oklahoma State athletics (and of affordable gas): loving his donations to the school while distrusting the control that comes with it; appreciating his call to action on the energy issue while distrusting his motives.  But what else would one expect?

EJ thinks we’re going to keep our vision on this story as it un”wind”s.  Stay tuned for further details.  www.PickensPlan.com

“1.21 Gigawatts!”

In other news, crazy monkey grass is creeping in from Canada, destroying slinging metal things and edger attachments all over the north!

“They don’t call me ‘The Edge’ for nothin’”

Willie passes along a way for you to tell when one is going to die and whether you’ll die of a horrible disease or not.  For more information, check your genome at home with PCR and cloning machines.  All available via a USB connection.  Willie also thinks it’s fun to pee on a stick to see if you have a “mutant genome in your genes” (or jeans).

EJ next brings up how South Park gives hope for all of the nerds out there that want to be superheroes in stopping terrorist attacks.  We’re not sure what episode of South Park gives the “how-to” but there’s one out there.  Trust us.  Using Google Earth, Myspace and podcasts, you can stop your 4th grade classmates from blowing up the world too!

“They don’t even say ‘search for it on the Internet,’ they say ‘Google it’”

Where did Google come from?  What does “google” mean?  How does Google make so much freaking money?!?!  Well, apparently it can all be summed up in one word: Ads.  Or is there something more sinister going on?  Dave joins in and give us 41 chapters worth of conspiracy to throw Google in the middle of international intrigue and cover-up.

Dave believes Google is very intrusive and this is view is that Google will be (if not already) a tool of Big Brother.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illuminati
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_on_foreign_relations
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilderberg_Group
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohemian_grove
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trilateral_Commission
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Birch_Society
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/League_of_Extraordinary_Gentleman

For Dave’s “Currently Reading” list, besides the above, check out Amazon here.

“You can get this podcast around the world!”

“Oh, I’m down the rabbit-hole baby.”

You’re now introduced to our very early reports on MobileMe, the Apple product that stole its logo from Windows Me.

“What if the cloud rains?  What if they hack into the cloud?”

Dave proceeds to tempt us with, not cereal, but a “frozen thing.”  Yet, he doesn’t share at all…  Yet, we’re keeping our other eye on the Google/Illuminati connection.

For the more mature listeners, Dave shares his “pleasure” when we start talking about The Dark Knight. By the way, Dave is wrong, it’s only been 2 months since the movie has been released, not 3.  Not 3, Dave.

A discussion ensues about how/why the movie was filmed.  IMAX has a 6-inch negative while using 6-feet per second of film.  A bunch of stuff about “dumbing-down” and something about a “Blue Ray.”  In case you didn’t notice, Chris zones out.

Thanks to Rush for listening to us 6 months ago, you music freak you.  We’ve actually recieved another email from Rush asking when our next show will be up.  Here it is, Rush.

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Outro: “Cathrine” by Rush Harvey

Intro: Our unofficial Indiana Jones review (or un-review) and why Chris refuses to see it (hint: it has to do with Harrison Ford being old). Plus, EJ thinks Harrison has some big guns.

“I’m in the industry…”

What if gas hits $10 a burrito… I mean gallon? Excuse me. MSN Money asks the question, “What if gas cost $10 a gallon?” And then proceeds to answer it.

By the way, there are 3.78541178 liters per 1 US gallon.

Conspiracy theorists unite! Is there a superficial supply and demand to gasoline prices? Are people not going to be able to go to work? Who will make our McDonald’s hamburgers and McNuggets? Who will charge us when we forget to return our library books? Will minimum wage be raised? How will the Lumbergh’s of the world be satisfied when they can’t bother you about your TPS report covers? How many times can we say “twelve million dollars”?

Our predicament is caused by the Chinese. They are doing to us what we did to the Europeans when Americans started driving. By the way, I have ALL the information to back this up.

“So, we’re on this kick of iPhone killers. Two of them are spittin’ images…”

We talk about 3 potential iPhone killers (Dave, you’re phone’s days are numbered).

• The Google Switch
• The OpenMoko
• The Samsung Instinct
• Zack’s phone from “Saved by the Bell’”

Wait, how did that get in there?

“How to dismantle your Timebomb.”

How to take apart your iPod, void your warranty and give your wife an excuse for you to get a new one. Talk about killing 3 birds with one stone.

Ever want to see how big 20 or 30 business cards are? Open up your iPod and take out the hard drive.

“The Power is where the people are.”

Indie labels combine to form a “virtual fifth major.” And it’s follow-up.

It’s amazing how we seamlessly flow from this to the reason TV shows are actually on TV (hint: it’s to shove crap down EJ’s throat). And all actors are dancing monkeys.

“Want a TiVo?”
“Yeah.”
“What kind?”
“Dr. Pepper.”

Next? Chris’s plug for Snapstream’s Beyond TV and EJ’s plug for PlayStation 3.

“I wouldn’t say he was a rabid fan like you, me and P.O.D.”

Traveler Blues

Homework for this week: Listen to the Black Keys, Adolphus Bell, and Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey.

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Thank you to last week’s sponsor: long awkward pauses.

Did you notice the new intro music?  Mr. Gore is gone (for now, temporarily, permanently, who knows), but in his place is the smooth sounds of Mr. EJ Hayes.

• Why you trying to kill my phone?
• The level of hypocrisy here is deafening.
• So I’ll take my “thanks” back.

Three statements that define this show. And once we finally get past our long-winded intro, we finally get into the heart of the discussion: the iPhone killers. *dun-dun-dun*

This ‘cast talks about the iPhone’s downfalls: no feedback from typing, lack of 3G support, lack of enterprise support (at this time), and we have the facts to back ALL of this up. We also review Blackberry’s latest attempt at driving the stake into the iPhone’s heart (not that it’s even close to being “killed” at all) is the Blackberry Bold. (MSN review of the Blackberry Bold - I know MSN isn’t exactly known for their hard-hitting tech news, but it’s the one we found that included the “touch-screen” quote)

“Technology is the new opiate of the masses.”

What a microSD card is.

How would you like to be the guy who gets to come up with this headline: “Man Dressed as Darth Vader Spared Jail for Attack on Founder of Britain’s Jedi Church.” I don’t know about you, but when I think “Jedi church,” I think some sort of Catholic ceremony with lightsabers. Apparently it’s nothing like that. I actually found video of the attack, and if this is really it, it doesn’t seem that bad. In fact, I don’t think I saw any blood, but, oh well, here it is.  For the commentary from a real expert, check out this YouTube video from Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.

“Give me a teaser explaining the teaser.”

Welcome to the world, Grand Theft Auto IV. You violent piece, you (Please put in your real age if you click on the link).

Sidenote: Lost is set to record.

Ok, back to GTA, the sales of GTA have eclipsed every other game and many movies released - 3.6 million units/$310 million in the initial 24 hours. Why is the game so addicting? Because you can go over to a friend’s house, sit on the floor, put in GTA, use the cheat code to get the flamethrower, run to the nearest intersection and just start turning around in a circle and torching everything in sight.

In related news, EA makes bid for Take-Two, which counts GTA IV as one of it’s assets. Can you imagine Madden: GTA version?

What’s NaNoWriMo?  How do you say NaNoWriMo?  Who is NaNoWriMo?  Is this thing for real?  Let’s go to the FAQ’s.  You know what’s a “hoot”?  Counting all those effing words.  It’s just icing on the NaNoWriMo cake.  For an artistic novella, check out Willie’s new book with the word “crap” and it’s variations.

“Chew on that.”

Check out Traveler Blues.  Dave and Barrett are working their little fingers to the bone, much like all of the great British blues-rock guitarists of the 1960’s did with their guitars, to bring you the best in music.

“Get it on.”

***Lost SPOILER ALERT***  Please don’t listen if you don’t want to know.

Show 7 called on account of Lost.  Happy viewing.  By the way, Lost streams in HD on ABC.com.

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