the Bionic Genius Roundtable

The Bathroom Remodel

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:02:07 +0000

Our fan JP wrote-in asking for a photo of Alan’s bathroom makeover. Here’s a picture…

The Little House on the Prairie Podcast featuring the Bionic Genius Roundtable }{ Podcast Episode 0000045

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:39:59 +0000

Happy Christmas, Geniuses! This week I changed the format completely with a shocking twist. Please don’t tell Roy and Terry. Maybe they won’t even realize that I taped-over the Larry David interview. Thanks again to our sponsor, The Bionic Genius Hat Company.

Merry Christmas

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:22:56 +0000

We’ve had a few listeners sending images of Jesus riding dinosaurs. While they are all funny, this is the only one we could publish, as all of the others might offend people. This is the only one without the title “Merry Xmas”.

Holiday Recipe: Bacon Bourbon Brownies

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:59:11 +0000

Re-posted from SLASHFOOD Sure, many folks go to an Alice B. Toklas place when creative brownie making is mentioned, but for a goody two-shoes like me (with a cop pal as my afternoon’s company to boot!), there’s much swoony satisfaction in a recipe that highlights some of my favorite legal vices. I’m hardly the first to [...]

Ralphie the Christmas Elf.

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:58:23 +0000

Star, the Intern Baby Dog visits Santa.

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:23:53 +0000

This year for Christmas, get offensive.

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:42:46 +0000

Get Offensive: www.oplusd.com/holidays

A Fastidious Festivus?}{ Podcast Episode 0000044

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:22:55 +0000

This week, The Geniuses return for a rapidly-failing attempt at anything resembling comedy! Features include: Can you really call these features? What does a genius eat for lunch? Break for our sponsor: The Bionic Genius Hat Company Airing of the Grievances ‘The Interviews’ and why they suck The Universe’s Fastest-Growing Quiz Sensation: Seinfeld Girlfriend, or Go-Go? Excessive Blurting Random “This Year in Death” recap [...]

Classic Schtik

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:04:26 +0000

I was just cleaning-out the AV closet and wound this old filmstrip. We aired it in November, 2005. enjoy! This audio presentation was played live on Episode 0000004. If you haven’t heard this episode, you owe it to yourself to listen. This vintage cassette has been restored to the original pristine condition, and we’re offering it to you now [...]

Hierarchy of Beards

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:53:27 +0000

Buy your poster today at the Wondermark Goodsery!

Next Show: The Festivus Episode

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:52:20 +0000

Stay tuned for feats of strength.

A Jedi Thanksgiving }{ Podcast Episode 0000043

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:06:35 +0000

“The Return of the Thanksgiving Jedi Special” This week, The Geniuses return for a LIVE SHOW, taped in front of a few confused people with nothing better to do! Features include: What Does A Genius Eat for Lunch? Podcast Throwdown Break for our sponsor: The Bionic Genius Hat Company Will It Whistle? Quiz Sensation: Star Wars or Star Wars: Items are [...]

THEREMIN NEWS: Pamelia Gets Down on TED

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:10:46 +0000

If you were with us back in Season One, you fell in love with the cute & quirky thereminist, Pamelia Kurstin. She played her theremin on the phone for us, and it looks like she’s now hit the big time! {As if it wasn’t “big time” yet to play with David Byrne or the Bionic [...]

Our next podcast: A JEDI THANKSGIVING

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:08:58 +0000

We had a great time on our first live show tonight! We broke new ground as we wandered deep into the nerd forest, and contributed to the first live broadcast to simultaneously feature video of a catbox and a Wookie throwdown. tBGR

A Satisfying, Longer Lasting Election }{ Podcast Episode 0000042

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:17:25 +0000

The Geniuses return for a post-election wrap-up special with almost two great guests! Features include: What Does A Genius Eat for Lunch Election Recap: The Bhutan Coronation Recap Special guest: Terry’s Teen-College-Sensation Cousin Luke The Universe’s Fastest-Growing Quiz Sensation, Pilgrim or Possible Obama cabinet member? Terry plays and sings “Thanks a Lot”. Nope, scratch that. Special guest Mike F. plays and [...]

Thanks a Lot 2008

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:39:34 +0000

Thanks a Lot! By Terry Coffey More Than a Genius, Really, Honest Records ASCAP Featured in podcast episode 0000042 Thanks, thanks a lot, Thanks for all the stuff we got. For all the stuff we’ve got, Thanks a lot. Thanks for Alan, Thanks for Roy, They’re such a couple of goofy boys, For all the stuff we’ve got, Thanks a lot. Thanks for mustaches, Thanks for beards, Even though they [...]

The 2008 Election Special }{ Podcast Episode 0000041

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:46:36 +0000

in episode 0000041: The genii are back after a 23-month hibernation! This is the first show that wasn’t recorded in the workplace, so the “let’s not go there” filters were completely broken. We’re really, really sorry. Features include: What does a genius eat for Lunch? Will it Whistle: An Obama Yard Sign Gameshow: Gilmore Girl Character or Palin Child? Genius Swift [...]

2008 Pre-Pre-Election Not-So-Special }{ Podcast Episode 0000040

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:04:16 +0000

in episode 0000040: So we seriously, really made it back! In this episode, we basically do nothing at all. We didn’t think it would be right to just throw you into an awesome ELECTION 2008 episode without first priming the pump. Coming next: The 2008 Election Episode!

2006 Holiday Special }{ Podcast Episode 0000039

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:19:06 +0000

Well twist my mustache and tickle my ivories! The Bionic Genii are back!? Don’t get your sock garters in a bunch… Like when David Lee Roth hooked-up again with the VanHalens, this is an experiment to see if the band can still play after all these months of disdain and what-what. Join the genii [...]

One year later…

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 21:38:24 +0000

So we’ve decided to hold the baby under the water until it stopped kicking. We might be developing some new shows, but for now… just let it be. To mark this weekend in history as the anniversary of the show’s launching, here’s a special redux version of our first show, THE 2005 THANKSGIVING SPECIAL. the 2005 Bionic [...]

The Return of the Genii }{ Podcast Episode 0000038

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 01:40:08 +0000

in episode 0000038: So we finally made it back! In this episode, we finally swore-off skits!!! Like Terry will ever give-up the skits!? Over lunch we talked about the usual: what we were eating, wearing, watching, listening to and morning over. If you think there’s a Star Wars element to this episode, then you’re just wishful thinking.

Hold the phone… we’re coming back! }{ Podcast Episode 0000037.5

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:37:43 +0000

So after the dust cleared from Alan’s departure, our legal department is allowing us to return to the roundtable on one condition: No more skits. As the genii we are, we’re always looking for loopholes. So we offer you the latest podcast installment, episode 0000037.5. We’ll be back at the roundtable before you can figure-out the following [...]

selling-out to the man

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:47:43 +0000

So we’ve caved under the pressures of the man. We’ve brought banner ads to the site.Keep scrollin’, keep scrollin’… there they are! We’ve tried to offer something for everyone. I’m only guessing here, but I’m going to display what are bound to be the staff favorites. Ready? Alan: Roy: Terry: So click long & click hard. Do it for [...]

The Last Broadcast … Maybe }{ Podcast Episode 0000037

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 19:36:18 +0000

holy cow! where have you been??! This one’s been sitting around for weeks gathering dust. There’s probably even some dated jokes here about Y2K, failed space shuttle missions and the Nixon administration, but that’s no different than any other show, so you’ll dig it as usual. Roy and I thought this would definitely be the [...]

One More Show!?

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:27:57 +0000

Not only is the audience threatened with only one last broadcast, but we’re also having some technical issues on the site. Sorry so stripped! It must be Karma setting-in. So yah, the episode titled “THE LAST BROADCAST…MAYBE” will go live shortly, so stay-tuned for that and hopefully more

But I Digress }{ Podcast Episode 0000036

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 01:37:08 +0000

inane chatter defined. This week Alan announces that he’s leaving work, which likely means the show will suffer from a hiatus hernia. We fail at several attempts to call someone who cares: Josh the Intern, Indiana Buddhist Temple, and Indiana’s top terrorist target: Amish Country Popcorn. Yes, popcorn {see Indystar.com}. Thanks to Erin for this grande Jon [...]

Charred Beyond Recognition }{ Podcast Episode 0000035

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 01:27:08 +0000

grillin’ with mad chedda This week we speak with Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuck, BBQ expert from Canada. Ronnie shows us that Canadians are almost good for something. in episode 0000035… Let’s see … we already told you about Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuck. His Web site is www.ronshewchuk.com/bbq/. We talk about plank cooking, the difference between grilling and barbequing, [...]

Should We Stay or Should We Go Now?

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 17:24:38 +0000

We have sad news… Alan is leaving work, which means that he’s leaving the show, or rather — the current set-up of recording over lunch at work. Make sense? So, if prodded, we can continue the show using a different technology, like voice over IP {Skype}, morse code or carrier pigeon. Your voice can make a difference. [...]

the Dee Oh Gee Issue }{ Podcast Episode 0000034

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 11:58:04 +0000

Who’s a good dog? This week we speak with Skip Haynes from the Laurel Canyon Animal Company, Makers of Pet CD’s guaranteed to get a reaction from your dog. We even play a few of these songs on the show, so get some headphones for your pooch! Note: tBGR’s dog’s reactions were greatly improved with Beggin’ [...]

Again with the Theremin }{ Podcast Episode 0000033

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 23:12:11 +0000

In this episode… This week we speak with Dr. Robby Virus, genius Thereminist. Episode 0000033 features: As a change of scope, we actually talk about what we’re eating for lunch. We also hear from Alan on a spam-jelly-preserved issue of Alan’s World. Can you believe we’re serving-up two premieres? This Week in Medicine and North America’s fastest-growing soap opera [...]

Three Cups of Tea }{ Podcast Episode 0000032

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:23:34 +0000

In this episode… This week we speak with Greg Mortenson, an American on a mission, fighting terrorism one school at a time. The former mountaineer heads up the Central Asia Institute, which has built more than 50 secular schools for girls and boys in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Mortenson’s passion-some might say obsession-to bring education to the children [...]

Virtual Vomit Bag

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:25:21 +0000

We discussed “what places would be so bad” that the employer would actually have to hang these… Here’s our list so far {add yours!} Star Jones’ personal trainer George Hamilton IV’s canned tan application specialist Hotel room reserved for Tom Arnold/Roseanne honeymoon Stouffer’s assembly line Wing’s recording studio Soyburger factory Curves US Congress visitor’s section Bionic Genius Web site (virtual bags only are available)

Now With More Pulp }{ Podcast Episode 0000031

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 15:14:04 +0000

In this fictitiously pulped-out episode… This week we speak with author Paul Malmont. Simon and Schuster thought this might actually help his career. Episode 0000031 sweet goodness: Malmont discusses his new book, “Chinatown Death Cloud Peril”. This show also features “Less Llamas and More Luke,” with teen sensation Luke, the Universe’s favorite segment, “What Does a [...]

Schoolhouse Rock }{ Podcast Episode 0000030

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 11:55:17 +0000

This week we scat with jazz legend Bob Dorough, who was the composer and the voice of many of the Schoolhouse Rock episodes that tucked you into bed. In Educatiomul Episode 0000030: - How to discipline a genius “before there was Time-Out”: an impromptu roundtable discussion - What does a genius eat for lunch? - Less Llamas, More [...]

The Lost Episode }{ Podcast Episode 0000029

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Wed, 31 May 2006 15:51:10 +0000

The Reel Genius Issue }{ Podcast Episode 0000028

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 25 May 2006 17:27:32 +0000

This week we talk with Jeff Crone and Terry Coffey about a great indie film project called Small Town Scenario. Episode 0000028 Features: - What Does a Genius Eat for Lunch? - In line at the movies - Special Interview: Jeff Crone in Hollywood - Jeff talks about the indie film project called Small Town Scenario. Visit the [...]

The Running Man }{ Podcast Episode 0000027

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 15 May 2006 14:16:24 +0000

This week we lace-up our running shoes and pull a hami with legendary Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes. Episode 0000027 Milestones: - What Does a Genius Eat for Lunch? - Impromptu “Will it Whistle?” - Inaugural “Ask a Genius” This week we answer listener voicemail: How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie [...]

Bionic Cowpokes Issue }{ Podcast Episode 0000026

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 05 May 2006 20:43:04 +0000

This week we saddle-up, hit the trail, gather round the campfire and chew the fat with poet Baxter Black. Episode 0000026 Features: - What Does a Genius Eat for Lunch? - Terry’s Car trouble - Serves him right. No cowboy should drive a VW. - The Missing Ventriloquist Act - Soon you will have the chance to bid [...]

Rock-n-Droll }{ Podcast Episode 0000025

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 18:18:30 +0000

In this episode, the genii speak with Warren Zanes from the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame. Warren also joins us as we play the fastest-growing quiz sensation: Cult or Rock Band! Episode 0000025 Features: - Welcome Back Roy! - Check the Phone Messages - What Does a Genius Eat for Lunch? - Chasing Jon Stewart-FINALLY! We land the interview with [...]

Where’s Roy? }{ Podcast Episode 0000024

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:01:08 +0000

This week we ask the question: Where’s Roy? That’s the extent of this one. If you are a new listener to tBGR, we apologize from the bottom of our hearts. When creating this post, I used the work inane {spelled incorrectly}. I find it particularly amusing that the term PODCAST CHATTER is in the [...]

the Bionic Genius Compound

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 13:40:30 +0000

We cannot disclose the location of our broadcast facility in Indiana, but we wanted to share some of the photos of our hip facilities. photos by interns Wes, Klorf and Jafs

News from the Bionic Genius Compound

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 13:15:46 +0000

We’ve already had several emails asking how we built our TIME MACHINE. Truth be told, we obtained our time machine prototype from Glendy M. at the Benjamin Franklin Science Fair. We convinced her that a stack of Pokemon cards, Roy’s Nano and 10,000 Second Life Lindex credits was a fair trade. We think her father, Mr. [...]

Time Travel Issue }{ Podcast Episode 0000023

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 18:23:45 +0000

In this action packed episode the Genii speak with Amal Dorai about the Time Travel Convention at MIT and Ronald Mallett, Professor of Physics, Uconn. We also travel back in time and take full responsibility for the end of Betamax. Episode 0000023 Features: What Does a Genius Have for Lunch? Chasing Jon Stewart Update: an interview [...]

Poetic License Revoked }{ Podcast Episode 0000022

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 13:35:04 +0000

In this poetic episode, the genii interview former U.S Poet Laureate Billy Collins! The podcast also features a true Scots reading of 16th-Century Scottish poet John Stewart’s “To Fame,” and the universe’s fastest-growing quiz sensation, Poet or Cocktail. Josh returns for this show only. Episode 0000022 Features: -What Does a Genius Eat for Lunch? -Chasing Jon Stewart [...]

The Buck Stops Here. }{ Podcast Episode 0000021

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 15:54:18 +0000

In this action-packed episode, the Bionic Geniuses speak with the Weather Prognisticating Llama and Buck Foley, Motivational Speaker. Also featuring a tribute to Buck Owens with the latest quiz sensation: HEE-HAW HONEY or SCIENTOLOGIST? Episode 0000021 Features: -What Does a Genius Eat for Lunch? -Mr. Prozac / Mark Harries, handler and confidant of Mr. Prozac, the [...]

Off the Wagon }{ Podcast Episode 0000020

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 03:34:37 +0000

Learn all about whisky from Mark Gillespie of whiskycast.com and the Worlds Worst Opening Line Contest interview with Scott Rice from the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest. Episode 0000020 Features: {Roy, pictured at left, wearing his Superman costume} What Does a Genius Eat for Lunch? Chasing Jon Stewart: Interview with Mark Gillespie of whiskycast.com, a podcast dedicated to whisky. Mark [...]

★ NEWS BITS ★

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:32:39 +0000

★ THE POWER OF DREW DOMKUS ★ To our surprise, we were called-out on the Dawn & Drew Show. The VW Partisan gave us the what-for. Listen to the edited clip from episode 278 from their show. Funny! ★ GMA FEATURES tBGR! ★ ABC’s Good Morning America aired a great piece on moustaches, and included photos of [...]

Fade to Bluegrass }{ Podcast Episode 0000019

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 02:26:25 +0000

In this episode, the Geniuses are broadcasting live from the road in Riverside Iowa, birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk. Featuring music and an interview with Iron Horse - A Bluegrass band who covers Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Modest Mouse, The Shins and more! Episode 0000019 Featurette: What does a Genius Have for Lunch? Chasing Jon Stewart Update Rock-n-Roll [...]

Roy Featured in St. Patrick’s Day Parade as CAPTAIN PIKE!

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 22:39:29 +0000

We’re having some fun out here! Thanks for your support! Lonnie Gimmons {raspberry hat} is pictured pulling our Roy. Dyersville Iowa welcomed St. Patrick’s Day with their Helms’ Main Street Parade. We were lucky as Irish to stay at the Helms Bed & Breakfast. Alan was excited about the free wireless internet; Roy [...]

van broke STOP send love to families FULL STOP

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 20:14:13 +0000

We apologize for the delay. The VW van broke down when we visited the Field of Dreams Baseball Diamond, and it took us a couple of days to tie in to the power grid, readjust satellite locations and throw up false trails for the CIA. We should be finished with these technical preparations by this [...]

Welcome Dawn & Drew Show listeners!

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:41:10 +0000

While presenting you all with a huge laurel and hearty handshake, we also have some ’splainin’ to do for our regular listeners/visitors. The geniuses sold their souls to the ones who sold their souls to the devil. Yes, they bought air time on The Dawn & Drew Show. Surprisingly to Terry, Alan & [...]

tBGR Travel Journal

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 20:40:18 +0000

We wanted to share our travels with you. Hop-over to The Bionic Genius Travel Journal and see what this great country of ours has to offer!