Here’s a taste of the band Tanner raved about on Episode 16, Phoenix.
Episode 15
In the news: Tanner rants about people announcing earthquakes on social networks and asking, “Did you feel it?” Chris then reports about a Bakersfield father eating his son’s eyeball, Jessie Ventura intellectually pulverizing Elisabeth Hasslebeck, and Legacy Locker.
In culture: Tanner reviews Eminem’s Relapse and Bat for Lashes Two Suns.
In humor: We continue with Time Trials this week as Chris and Tanner discuss childhood games like ghost tag.
Runtime: 1 hour 17 minutes
Music provided by Right on Wagner and Darling Imperial.
Best Movie Summer
Chris and I are notorious nostalgic worshippers of the 1980s and, given we wrote a screenplay titled 1985, we have a special place in our hearts for the middle the decade.
Cinematical proves just how right we’ve been about the pop culture bounties and treasures of the mid-80s by selecting 1984 and 1985 as two of the best summers for movies ever. Check out their lists of releases and dates. They will blow your mind.
Episode 14
In the news: Tanner rants about American gluttony and buffets. Chris reports on two stories, the first of which is Miss California U.S.A. being ignorant and homophobic and the second regards the recently released tapes of a plane crash in Buffalo, NY.
In culture: Chris and Tanner review Star Trek quickly.
In humor: We introduce a new segment tentatively titled Time Trials. Tanner and Chris embark on two nostalgic ten minutes trips of tangents on clubs and gym class.
Runtime: 1 hour 19 minutes
Music provided by Right on Wagner and Darling Imperial.
YouTube Audio Mixing →
Seriously people, this is one of the coolest things I have seen while surfing the data streamz internet superhighway.
Episode 13
In the news: Chris rants about Facebook plummeting into oblivion due to an influx of old people. Chris and Tanner mourn the death of Dom DeLuise.
In culture: Chris and Tanner review the new The Thermals album. Chris takes three and a half hours to point out each and every horrible component of X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Tanner provides abrief review of I Love You, Man and argues that Paul Rudd is the best comic actor alive.
In humor: Um, we didn’t get to it. Sorry.
Runtime: 1 hour 24 minutes
Music provided by Right on Wagner and Darling Imperial.
Episode 12
We recorded episode 12 but it has been lost due to a computer error. I have been trying to recover it but it does not look good.
You can imagine the episode though; here’s the rundown:
In the news: Tanner and Chris rant about Carson Daly and kiss ass students giving teachers backrubs and then reminisce about wood shop, permanent records, and popularity in schools. Chris then offers up the following news stories: a man attempts to cut his father’s pacemaker out of his chest, terrible politicians continue to use junk legislation about videogame violence as a way to get re-elected, and, if you haven’t heard, there’s a flu of swine.
In culture: Tanner and Chris review the first season of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
In humor: Chris offers up some Love/Hate for Tanner: Susan Powter, chicken broth, vaccinations, t-tops, fancy feast, Boku, sunbathing, tipping, Facebook applications, and Firefox.
Man vs. Machine →
Sound the alarm! The first volley has been fired! TO ARMS FELLOW HUMANS! TO ARMS!
Episode 11
In the news: Tanner starts off with a lengthy rant about the Susan Boyle fanaticism. In the news, Chris discusses intimacy devices for long distance relationships, an interesting TED talk about wearable technology, and reflecting on ten years after Columbine.
In culture: Tanner reviews Depeche Mode’s new album and Junior Boys’ new album.
In humor: Chris reads a new heartwarming and ridiculously propagandistic chain email.
Runtime: 1 hour 24 minutes
Music provided by Right on Wagner and Darling Imperial.
While we’re talking about 9/11 conspiracy theorists…
The Onion News Network has been providing so many laughs lately, but here’s a video from last year that I was reminded of after Tanner and I discussed 9/11 conspiracy theorists and how fucking nuts they are. Enjoy.
Your NPR Name →
While I am a die hard NPR listener, I am also a big fan of making fun out of NPR’s pretentiousness. Some things are pretty easy to target: obsession with jazz music, calm measured voices, and so on. However, when razzing NPR, I tend to overlook the bizarre and exotic names of the hosts. It’s anyone’s guess as to why NPR has been able to assemble such an impression range of hosts with impossibly unique names (wacky name affirmative action!), but one thing is for sure - it gets them a ton of cultural cache. (This reminds me of our discussion in episode one during Love/Hate of people with three names.)
Anyway, using the formula from the linked blog post my NPR name is Tamner Tobermory, what’s yours?
David Shuster has some pun with conservative tea parties. →
Hot off our ranting on Episode 10 about Fox News promoting conservative tea parties, David Shuster pulls off some of the most hardcore pwnage in television history. Check out the link for the details.
And just in case you don’t know what teabagging is, check out this link.
Episode 10
In the news: Tanner starts off with a rant about conspiracy theorists and how dumb they are. Chris covers the followings stories in the news: Navy Seals engaged in some hardcore sniping to save an American from pirates, Mel Gibson’s wife finally came to her senses, and Phil Spector will be cultivating his intense afro in prison.
And here’s a link to the abomination that is Ray Stevens.
In culture: Tanner reviews Adventureland and Rachel Getting Married. Chris provides a brief review of Across the Universe.
In humor: Chris asks “Why Aren’t You Pissed?” about the Tea Parties batshit crazy conservatives are holding and Fox News is promoting.
Runtime: 1 hour 21 minutes
Music provided by Right on Wagner and Darling Imperial.
Episode 9
In the news: Chris goes over the current results of the action figure championship over at Highly Essential and Tanner and Chris discuss some fond memories of playing with action figures. Chris also has a few news stories this week: a pantless woman gets busted for indecent exposure while picking up dog crap, a toddler falls out of a building and gets caught, and Rick Wagoner gets the axe as CEO of GM.
In culture: Tanner reviews the documentary Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father. Chris also talks about I Am a Sex Addict.
In humor: Tanner introduces a new segment entitled “Kids are Stupid” and discusses bike licenses, jumping off bikes, and fast bikes.
And here’s a picture of the Huffy Sonic 6.
Runtime: 1 hour 9 minutes
Music provided by Right on Wagner and Darling Imperial.
Special Episode: Highly Essential's Action Figure Championship
This week we have a special installment of the All Caps Podcast. Joining Tanner and Chris is Shane from Highly Essential.
Shane introduces Highly Essential’s Action Figure National Championship consisting of a viewer voted March Madness bracket of the best action figures from the 80s and 90s. He offers the first round match ups for debate and speculation. Make sure to vote on every round!
Check out Tanner’s picks!
Check out Chris’s picks!
Runtime: 44 minutes
Music provided by Right on Wagner and Darling Imperial.
Episode 8
In the news: Tanner and Chris discuss chimpanzees and how to best engage in life and death combat with animals. Chris touches on a few news stories too: a teacher makes a kid eat his lunch out of the garbage, a woman who stole $73,000 from her church blames Satan, and Mt. Redoubt erupts.
In culture: Tanner and Chris review the new The Decemberist’s album The Hazards of Love.
In humor: Tanner fires off ten random things and Chris has to determine if he loves or hates them: pogo sticks, Teddy Grams, Step by Step, muppets, women with long fingernails, bb guns, lunchables, trading cards, jus’ shootin’ some hoopz, and skunks.
Runtime: 1 hour 15 minutes
Music provided by Right on Wagner and Darling Imperial.
Strange Maps →
This has been one of my favorite go-to sites for over a year now when I feel like my mind is stagnant and I need to learn something new. Strange Maps posts some of the most unique and interesting maps of all varieties, and offers informative commentary for each one. I highly encourage you to stop in there weekly to see what new content is posted. I think you’ll find yourself immersed and educated.
The democratization of media continues to pay off! What would we do without this gentleman making such probing and insightful videos about the toughest type of athlete?
Episode 7
In the news: Chris spends the news segment complaining about a tour book’s suggestions for places to eat in Little Rock, Arkansas. Trust me, it’s funnier and more informative than it sounds!
Oh, and here’s a couple of the places Chris visited:
Whole Hog Cafe
Jimmy’s Serious Sandwiches
Aerospace Education Center
In culture: Tanner talks about going to the best concert of his life last weekend put on by Acrobatics Everyday. He saw Emperor X, Rad Racket, Ryland Bouchard, Oorutaichi, and Drew Danburry.
In humor: Chris and Tanner offer their choices for the Noah’s Ark of breakfast foods.
Runtime: 1 hour 20 minutes
Music provided by Right on Wagner and Darling Imperial.
Episode 6
In the news: Tanner critiques an obnoxious solo-moviegoer he shared a theater with last weekend. Chris celebrates Obama’s stem cell executive order, the turning of the tide on the religious makeup of the country, and a portrait of Shakespeare.
In culture: Chris and Tanner review Watchmen.
In humor:Chris and Tanner introduce a new segment: Breaking the Chain or Chainmail or Unchained Melody or whatever it might actually be called. In any case, Chris reads and subsequently destroys a recent infuriating chain letter he received. Things then get a little out of hand. For the record, we love the mentally challenged and would be happy to buy each of them a McFlurry of their choice when/if the opportunity arises.
Runtime: 1 hour 22 minutes
Music provided by Right on Wagner and Darling Imperial.