Ryn and I went the midnight opening of Batman: The Dark Knight, and we discuss out thoughts on the movie while driving to my family reunion on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. SPOILER ALERT! We assume that anyone listening has either seen the movie, or doesn't care about having the details of the film revealed.
I'm beginning to suspect that my microphone is dying, and I apologize in advance if I sound like I'm recoring in a tin can. Ryn, on the other hand, sounds great! You'd think after three years I'd have this stuff down...
We kick things of with an uplanned discussion of our favorite member of the Star Trek family: Deep Space Nine. We make special mention of the Season 6 episode "Far Beyond the Stars".
Not only is this episode 75 (it's divisible by 5, so you know it's important), but today is the 3rd anniversary, to the day, of the launch of www.randomsignal.com!
Ryn and I talk, once again, about one of our most favorite topics: television.
Song 3: One Way Blues
A bit more about TV, specifically, Joss Whedon's new series Dollhouse and J.J. Abrams' new series Fringe.
Introducing Indie Squid Kid, my new cephalopod-focused blog!
Want to get a beet (or maybe a turnip) in the mail? Well, all you have to do is drop me an email. I guarantee it will be, at the very least, Maryland-quality produce.
Bats my be hella creepy when they get in your house, but they are actually fascinating creatures! Read more about them on Wikipedia, The Source of All Knowledge.
WARNING: This episode of Random Signal contains snarky Liberal ranting about the state of American politics and the 2008 presidential election. Not Safe For Work, Children, or Easily-offended Republicans.
I've been called out by listener Brandt for "shenanigans" because this
episode is coming one month and one day after my last show. But you
know what, Brandt? I don't care because I got a new job! That's right,
I am the newest project manager at Newfangled Web Factory in Carrboro,
NC. To celebrate, all of today's music is by local bands.
It's Christmas! To celebrate, I bring you an extra-long episode filled with wine, women, and song. And chocolate cookies. All songs by Beatnik Turtle from The Song of The Day podcast.
21:06 We discuss "Comfort and Joy" the Justice League Christmas special. For the record, the Ultra-Humanite was voiced by Ian Buchanan, not Kelsey Grammer.
28:25 The Ultra-Humanite vs NPR
34:18 Fun with Mythology Pt. 1
A short reading from Classical Myths That Live Today (Silver, Burdett & Co., 1927) by Frances E. Sabin (who was a woman, incidentally).
Question for discussion: Is classical mythology a "girl's subject"?
Back in July, Mur and I had the pleasure of interviewing Randy and Jason from prolific geek band Beatnik Turtle. (Recorded live during brunch on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Center in downtown Chicago--"the most recognized building in the world.")
