Show 10: Fine Pickens

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.

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

 

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Show 7: All Business

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.

Go over to Mark’s Myspace and tell him to be a part of the show!

Sponsors:

  • Long silences / awkward moments on the first date / Chris taking care of his sick child
  • Blues Traveler
  • Novel / novella writers
  • The Jedi church
 

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Show #6: The New Era

The show has taken on a new turn. We’ve change the format of the show, which means that we’ll be able to come to you at more regular intervals! EJ is now recording all audio, we’re streaming video via ustream.tv and our turnaround has cut from 5 months to about 2 days. Hope you enjoy it.

Well, what have we been up to for the past 4 months? EJ’s been playing with 2 bands, Chris has been knee-deep in copier guts and toner, and Willie has been moving to a new house. Dave is MIA laying hard-wood floors and planning his woman’s birthday party.

What are our new habits? Well, EJ has introduced Chris to TWiT, that has panelists that talk about Twitter EVERY SHOW! Anyway, EJ and Chris are now new Twitter-ers-ers-ers… or something. Willie is still resisting the allure. HANG ON WILLIE!!!

Twitter! Huh! What is it good for? Absolutely noth… well, we’re not quite sure yet.

Next! Rush Limbaugh strikes again! Rush sends drones to vote to keep Hillary in the race vs. Obama causing confusion among the Democrats. Dubbed “Operation Chaos”, this story is actually true! This leads us into a boring political discussion. Just shut up, listen, and vote for me for President!

Next! Sports… well, sorta. Not much going on in sports - HS playoffs, college baseball (regular season), NBA playoffs. Will the NBA survive in OKC. EJ seems to think so. “Everyone says that OU football is the professional sport around here. Screw that. Screw OU.” “Yeah, screw OU.”

Also, crazy story about a New Orleans/OKC Hornets cheerleader about to bust out her windshield.

Next! Movies - No Country For Old Men = the anti-chick flick. A tasteful smattering of Coen brothers’ blood. Or something like that.

Next! Sponsors - Barack Obama, ustream.tv, ooVoo, and the word of the ‘cast: “Mac-ish.”

And people like you. Thank you for listening.

Outro: “Remember You” by Hollow. www.myspace.com/HollowRock

 

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