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summaryIn this episode, the brothers share their recent trip to California, discuss military updates, AI advancements, and personal reflections on life and relationships. They also want to know what 10 CDs would we order if Columbia House asked today? They then move to the question of what state would win in Verzus. They discuss the influence of regional music styles, the impact of specific albums, and the dynamics of music battles like Verzus. They also explore the significance of geographic roots in music and share personal favorites across genres and eras.Chapters00:00 Trip to California and reunion stories00:11 Introduction to regional music influences and album favorites01:59 Military updates and recent changes03:04 Outkast's albums: Aquimini, Stankonia, and The Love Below06:00 AI safety concerns and potential risks07:03 The significance of timing and song selection in Versus battles10:00 Music favorites and playlist discussions10:59 The geographic roots of artist sounds: Detroit, Atlanta, New York14:58 Genre-specific regional sounds: Motown, Philly, Minneapolis, Cali19:01 Personal favorites and the challenge of choosing ten albums19:55 Upcoming entertainment releases and reviews23:08 State-by-state versus: Michigan, Georgia, New York, California23:59 Reflections on relationships and personal growth26:54 The influence of artist origins versus production locations29:59 The importance of reading and mental exercise31:05 The role of timing and song choice in live music battles34:58 Closing thoughts and future plans35:03 The impact of regional sounds on music identity and culture39:00 Debate: Which state has the strongest musical influence?43:01 The importance of genre in regional music identity47:00 The challenge of matching songs in Versus: timing and selection50:50 Memorable moments from recent Versus battles55:02 The future of regional music influence and artist origins58:56 Closing thoughts and upcoming plans for trips and events

Joining Columbia House was something I wanted to do long before I really understood how it worked. I remember filling out the forms for records and later CDs, then having my mom stop me before I could send them away. A couple of my friends actually belonged, and from where I was sitting they seemed to have figured out some secret way of getting huge piles of music for almost nothing. I mostly knew Columbia House through the catalogs and all the mail that came with them. At an age when I loved getting anything addressed to me, that alone gave the whole thing a lot of appeal. On the show, I start with the Columbia Record Club in the 1950s and how it grew into the Columbia House most of us remember. I get into the famous introductory offers, the monthly selections, and how the company could afford to send people so much music for so little money up front. Later I follow Columbia House through its enormous success with CDs and into the period when buying music online started making the whole system feel increasingly unnecessary. I also pull out a newspaper from when the club first appeared near me and look at what else was going on at the time. What interests me most about Columbia House is how much I remember something I didn't even get to try. The catalogs were everywhere and I spent plenty of time deciding which albums I would choose even though I was probably never going to send the form away. Columbia House managed to make ordering music fun (at least for me as a kid). By the time I could have joined Columbia House without asking anyone, I had plenty of other ways to buy music. The company kept going much longer than I realized, first with music and later with movies, while the part of it I remembered had already faded away. I never got the stack of tapes or CDs for a penny that I imagined as a kid, but like millions of other people, I remember choosing them and I am sad those days are over.

Welcome back to I Only Listen to 90s Music!! In this episode, the crew breaks down the "Summer of Scams"—from fake 49ers players to fake students. They pay respect to icons Dolly Parton, Michael Wright, and Samuel Moore Jr. before jumping into 90s nostalgia: forced sitcom romances, the Jacksons' responsibility to Gary, Indiana, and the controversial claim that Waiting to Exhale sparked modern gender wars. Plus, updates on the DeBarge family and the return of the Soul Train Awards. Chapters 0:00 - The Summer of Scheming & Daejon Love Impersonation Scams 8:23 - Scams, Indictments, and the Hall of Fame for Con Artists 15:10 - Dolly Parton's Legacy of Generosity and Inclusivity 17:53 - Remembering Iconic Actors and Their Impact on Film 25:18 - Unraveling Ron's Wealth and Exotic Car Ownership 28:21 - Sitcom Couples & Character Dynamics Explored 43:01 - The Jackson Family and Gary Indiana. The Celebrity Responsibility to Hometowns During Crises 49:57 - The Impact of Waiting to Exhale on Gender Dynamics 1:03:14 - Columbia House has finally shutdown? Who knew they were still open? 1:06:11 - The DeBarge Family's Troubled Legacy & Recent Arrests 1:11:49 - Soul Train Awards Return...Who You Think Should Host? 1:27:08 - The Real Bilal of House Party & It's Cultural Impact BRAND New Voicemail 314-649-3113 Join the I Only Listen to 90s Music Facebook Group http://bit.ly/3k0UEDe      Follow I Only Listen to 90s Music on IG https://bit.ly/3sbCphv       Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                          Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                          Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                      YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                      Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                     Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1  IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y

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Tim and John explore pet behavior and loss, a unique parallel parking contest in Philadelphia, the legacy of Columbia House, and quirky wedding gift trends. Harry Reems, porn star and realtor, is the Business Birthday. Join The Focus Group as they share personal stories, cultural insights, and humorous takes on everyday life. We're all business. Except when we're not. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW Tunein: bit.ly/1SE3NMb YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, we talk about Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, Peter Cullen, GTA 6 preview, Goodwill bins, smart devices, Halo Campaign Evolved, Kaiju Clean Up, Columbia House closing, Nampons, KFC Oreo Chicken Burger, Ikea XBOX inspired furniture, Target costume recall, the QoftheW, and more! Salty Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/saltylanguagepods Our Patreon: Patreon.com/saltylanguage   Subscribe / rate / review us on Apple Podcasts!   Links: 1. Kaiju Clean Up https://mythwright.com/games/kaiju-cleanup 2. Columbia House shutting down https://www.wtol.com/article/news/nation-world/columbia-house-shutting-down-after-71-years/507-277a00f5-1439-486e-a886-feb25532ef57 3. Nampons https://nampons.com/ 4. KFC Oreo Chicken Burger https://www.ign.com/articles/kfc-reveals-the-oreo-chicken-burger-and-were-both-revolted-and-intrigued 5. Target recalls Halloween costume https://www.primetimer.com/news/what-is-the-target-halloween-costume-controversy-entire-minstrel-attire-mocking-racist-stereotypes-scandal-explained 6. Ikea Xbox inspired furniture https://www.dezeen.com/2026/08/26/xbox-ikea-gaming-furniture-yxstaby/ QoftheW: If everyone in the world wrote down their problems and put them in a hat, would you risk grabbing someone else's or take yours back?   Visit us at: saltylanguage.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salty-language/id454587072?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3GnINOQglJq1jedh36ZjGC iHeart Radio: http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Salty-Language/ Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ixozhhniffkdkgfp33brnqolvte Tony's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@allthebeers Bryan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IFinallyPlayed https://www.tiktok.com/@saltylanguage facebook.com/saltylanguage Discord:  https://discord.gg/NEr5Newk @salty_language / saltylanguage@gmail.com http://salty.libsyn.com/webpage  / http://www.youtube.com/user/SaltyLanguagePod Instagram/Threads: SaltyLanguage Reddit: r/saltylanguage Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/salty-language tangentboundnetwork.com Share with your friends!

He's back!  And he's regrettable.  Jay has returned to the studio and this time Robbie didn't forget his segment.  In fact, it's a Jay's Regrettable Segment Roundup, with three - that's right, the magic number - three Regrettable Supervillains to relay and rate this week.   And be warned: the redeemable badge is particularly hard to come by this go-round.  They start with Dr. Voodoo vs Wonder Man (and it's not the one you think), Fang up against The Snowman (he's no Olaf, but he'll do), and Hawk swooping down unsuccessfully on The Barker, a story of magic and mayhem at your local circus.  If you've ever heard of any of these, you must have read the book, too.  And it's unlikely you'll ever hear of them again.   Casting news is two-thirds of the Geeks of the Week segment, with Art's update from X-Men casting reveals at D23, and Jay (almost) getting his chance to talk about Dr. Who showing up in unlikely places.  Robbie is just sad that he'll no longer get music CD's from Columbia House.  And all The Guys will be sad if you don't listen to this episode.  Don't be a regrettable…just be a Super Listener.  

In 2026, you can reach into your pocket and access almost any song or album ever created, just in a few clicks. Back in the day, building out your collection meant you actually had to go outside to a store and buy it. The Wherehouse, Sam Goody, HMV…But sometimes, the store came to you. Back when we used to read magazines, there was a company called Columbia House that would put full, 2,3 page ads with a list of albums that they would let us have for a penny…allegedly. We're diving into that as well as other 90s pay-for-play entertainment, The BOX Music Television and 900 numbers. Get into it.In September, we'll be launching a paid tier of the show for listeners who want an ad-free, extended version of the show. This version of the show will be longer than what will be available in the free feed, you'll get access to the TROY community, and a shoutout on the show as well. Sign up for launch updates at troypodcast.com/newsletter.If you don't want to join, that's cool, we still love you. And so you know, the free version of the show will not be changing. You don't have to worry about losing anything in terms of the content that we've been offering for the past 5 years, buuuuut you'll have to deal with ads.If you're enjoying the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here's a little something that you can do:Check out all things TROY at troypodcast.com.Leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goodpods or Podchaser. Feedback boosts our visibility in algorithms, helps attract new listeners!Check out our store Nuthin' But A Tee Thang at teethang.com. You can cop tees, hoodies, hats, mugs and more.Spread the word to your family, friends and coworkers. A simple share on social media or a casual mention to a friend grows our audience faster than anything else.Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Liner Notes.No matter how you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated.

This week we're joined by Michael Cochren, the soul-and-blues frontman of Cochren & Co. He talks about the eight years he spent waiting on an answer from God and why he refuses to say God is good just because things finally worked out. We spotlight the band's new album, 'Runs in the Blood.'In RELEVANT Buzz, Cory Asbury posted and deleted a shirtless workout photo, apologized for it and then got roasted by every friend he has in Christian music. Also, survivors launched the first national database of Protestant leaders accused of abuse, years after the SBC voted to build one and then let it die. And The Promised Land, the Moses workplace mockumentary that started as a YouTube pilot, just signed Lionsgate and got a second season.In Slices, Columbia House is finally shutting down, which mostly raises the question of how it was still open, and one of us confesses to running a stack of accounts under slightly different names to get free CDs as a teenager. And a woman in New Zealand went into cardiac arrest in a supermarket parking lot, got revived by a stranger and then got a parking ticket for it. Also in here: a follow-up on the resting heart rate situation, a public service announcement about energy drinks, and the actual reason last week's episode showed up five days late.One Has to Go closes it out. And we're still taking answers to last week's question: What's something you wish you'd known going into your freshman year of college? Drop it in the comments or @ us. We're running your answers in a piece this week.Highlights:01:21 — Marty's new house and the California no-AC problem 04:07 — Is the house haunted 06:15 — The resting heart rate follow-up and a Celsius warning 07:48 — C4, Sour Patch Kids flavor and two hours of pins and needles 11:35 — David Blaine, stunt magic and the four kinds of magician 19:15 — Emily is podcasting from what appears to be a TJ Maxx dressing room 21:04 — Kohl's cash 22:13 — RELEVANT Buzz: Cory Asbury takes down the shirtless photo and apologizes 28:08 — Survivors launch the first national database of accused Protestant abusers 30:09 — The Promised Land gets a second season and Lionsgate 31:33 — Michael Cochren of Cochren & Co. 39:12 — Slices: Columbia House is shutting down after 71 years 43:34 — She died in a parking lot and still got a ticket 48:34 — Why last week's episode was late 50:05 — One Has to GoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

INTRO (00:00): Kathleen opens the show drinking an Asbury Park Blonde Ale from Asbury Park Brewery. She reviews her weekend in Atlantic City performing at The Borgata. TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Flying Cats & Marching Armadillos Tour.” TASTING MENU (1:52): Kathleen samples Frank's Red Hot Spicy Gummy Bears, Herr's Buffalo Blue Cheese flavored Cheese Curls, and Joe's Retro Sour Cream & Toasted Onion kettle chips. QUEEN NEWS (17:15): Kathleen shares that Martha Stewart takes over Netflix after Meghan Markle's exit, Dolly released an exclusive interview to People regarding upcoming projects, and Taylor Swift is nominated for 5 Emmy awards. HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (26:44): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood. UPDATE (23:22): Kathleen updates on Barry Manilow's concert tour, Nashville's metro council successfully stops an AI data center from building near the Zoo, and Harry & Meghan relocate to the UK. FABULOUS LIVING BY AMY (47:32): Kathleen and her sister-in-law Amy talk about 3 perfect party appetizers to create when hosting a large group, including the ultimate charcuterie board, Amy's Artichoke Dip (which Kathleen is making on Kat's Kitchen,) and homemade pico de gallo. Follow Amy on TikTok and Instagram for more lifestyle ideas. WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (28:28): Kathleen recommends watching “Nashville” on Amazon Prime. SPORTS NEWS (1:21:19): Kathleen reads about the San Francisco Giants' new pitcher “Tugboat” Wilkinson who has started throwing an “invisiball” pitch, and “America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders” Netflix reality showhas been renewed. HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:01:52): Kathleen reports on the discovery of a river otter making its first appearance in 100 years along the Bronx River. NEWS (1:03:29): Kathleen reports that Target issues an apology for a Halloween costume listing, PepsiCo has lost over $1B since making Doritos $7 per bag, Florida's retro Pizza Hut Classic restaurant is the busiest in the country, Columbia House is ceasing operations, Bonnaroo cancels its 2027 festival, Starbucks is releasing its 2027 Fall menu, the WNBA needs a remodel, and a new Yellowstone lawsuit claims Taylor Sheridan stole the idea from a pitch meeting. SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:33:22): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “cuándo es tu cumpleaños” or “when is your birthday” in English. PATRON SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:28:32): Kathleen reads about St. Bernadette Soubirous, canonized after experiences numerous apparitions in her local grotto which became known as the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, attracting around five million pilgrims of all denominations each year. FEEL GOOD STORY (1:34:42): Kathleen shares that the UK government has unveiled a $22M investment to help replace animal experiments.

Episode 980 (1 hr 11 mins 17 secs) Would you run for free Tiramisu? Did you know Columbia House is just now shutting down? What are new album releases surprisingly linked to? Why is Netflix getting sued again? What movie made 20000 times its budget? There are too many Starbucks right? Are Escape Rooms an escape from Adulthood? Why aren't horror movies scary? Are you watching Coyote Vs Acme? Did you go to the Just Like Heaven music festival? All that and more, plus our recommendations, on this episode with Ana, Jiaming, Ruthy, and Albert. 00:00:00 - cold open + intro00:02:11 - Italians running for Tiramisu00:05:45 - Columbia House shutting down00:08:57 - new album releases linked to car accidents00:11:46 - Netflix getting sued for KDH00:14:16 - Niu Lai makes 20000 times it's budget00:18:09 - snake is named after this rock star00:20:03 - new fast food releases in August00:32:08 - Starbucks and Starbucks00:37:26 - interactive rooms like escape rooms00:40:43 - horror movies that don't horror00:45:47 - biopics that focus on one aspect only00:48:05 - Coyote vs ACME early screening00:58:08 - Just Like Heaven music festival01:03:59 - credits + recommendations01:08:13 - end of episode Updates, Show Notes, Links, and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjunk/2026/8/25/980

The world's oldest person celebrates another birthday, Afterschool Specials, Columbia House shuts down and more. Dave & Darren are your two best friends who happen to play your favorite music on your favorite radio station. For over 21 years, this award winning (no really) duo has enjoyed waking up the Quad Cities with a mix of irreverence, information, improvisational talk and humor. They have been described as, "your favorite morning show's favorite morning show assuming that your favorite morning show is in fact, Dave and Darren." Dave and Darren are live weekday mornings 6a-10a on Planet 93.9. Like Dave & Darren on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/daveanddarren

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Episode 317 This week, we're jumping between the end of an iconic music era, new games, Netflix nostalgia, unexpected refunds, and the Friday nights many of us spent wandering the video store aisles.

Welcome back for another “headlines” episode. This week, Columbia House is shutting down, Windows botches another update, Facebook loves hate speech, ChatGPT records keystrokes, Grok calls for violence, Peacock raises prices, dire news for next-gen consoles at a $1,000 price points, and more.Remember, if you want to check these stories and links, just head over to the blog. Link is in the shownotes.“Headline” episodes will drop on Mondays, while the bi-weekly will begin dropping on Fridays.Wanna Donate:Join our Patreon: $5/month gets you early access to upcoming episodes.Donations will allow us to remain ad-free and expand our content:PayPal: SVargas675Cash App: $TheGenXerVenmo: @thelazygeeks_1010Blog: DonationsMusic By:"What You Want" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Other Shows:The Lazy Geeks: Apple Podcast/SpotifyThe Disgruntled Cinephile: Apple Podcast/SpotifyContact Us:Blog: The Lazy GeeksSocials: Facebook/Instagram/Threads/TikTokMailbag: thelazygeeksnetwork@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Howard Stern has changed — everybody knows it. But does that mean longtime fans have to hate him for it?This week on Radio Labyrinth, we dig into reports that The Howard Stern Show could be winding down and take a different position from a lot of Howard's increasingly angry former fans. We grew up listening to Stern, we know he isn't the same guy he was decades ago… and we understand why. Can someone evolve without betraying the audience that made them famous? And is Howard really preparing to call it a career?Plus: Lanterns, Avengers: Doomsday, VisionQuest, Columbia House, Mr. T, Conan O'Brien, Staff Picks and more.Subscribe to Radio Labyrinth Podcast for weekly conversations about movies, television, comedy, music, pop culture, nostalgia and whatever else falls into the Labyrinth.Keep It Canon.

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Gary Graff remembers Frank Beard and Columbia House, dishes on the Dee Snider/Kelly Osbourne beef, Satanic Doo Wop and Christian Metal by 102.9 The Hog

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This week on Surface Noise — the show of record, talking records - we dig into where vinyl has been, where it's headed, and whether artificial intelligence could become the next unlikely chapter in record collecting. We kick things off with Current Events from the Vinyl Community, including the reported end of Columbia House — RIP to the legendary mail-order music club…or maybe not? We look at what's actually happening with the iconic name and why Columbia House still carries so much nostalgia for generations of music fans. Plus, Vinylphyle announces new audiophile vinyl releases from The Allman Brothers Band, Frank Sinatra, and GZA, and VinylCon heads to Los Angeles this weekend. Then we tackle a topic that could become increasingly important for collectors: AI TO VINYL. With platforms like Suno making it possible for almost anyone to generate original music using artificial intelligence, what happens when that music makes the jump from a digital file to a physical vinyl record? Inspired by Louie V of Vinyl Latte's recent opinion piece, we discuss what AI-generated music could mean for musicians, collectors, record labels, pressing plants, and the very idea of what makes a record worth owning. Does putting AI music on vinyl somehow legitimize it? Does it matter who — or what — actually created the music? Could AI-generated records eventually become collectible? And in a hobby built around authenticity, history, artists, and the human connection to music, does AI change what a vinyl record means? It's another collector-driven conversation about vinyl records, record collecting, audiophilia and MORE!

Music Formats and Political EvolutionKoop and Russ discussed the evolution of music formats and storage media, sharing personal experiences with Columbia House, CDs, cassettes, and 8-tracks. They explored political topics, particularly the rise of socialism within the Democratic Party and compared it to the far-right takeover of the Republican Party in the 1990s. Russ analyzed the potential consequences of the Democratic Party's leftward shift, suggesting that losing the midterm elections could help the party realize the dangers of extreme positions, while also expressing concerns about the 2028 election and its implications for the electoral map.Political Party and Navy DiscussionKoop and Russ discussed political party dynamics, with Koop arguing that while the Republican Party has become more inclusive, the Democratic Party has embraced candidates with concerning views, including Bernie Sanders appearing with someone who has a Totenkopf tattoo. They also discussed conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln, with Koop debunking claims about sailors attempting suicide, stating that such reports lacked credibility. The conversation then shifted to their shared experiences visiting aircraft carriers, including the Kitty Hawk, and their interest in touring nuclear submarines.USS Abraham Lincoln Conditions AnalysisKoop and Russ discussed the conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, with Russ providing detailed analysis of the claims about poor conditions. Russ identified several inconsistencies in the reports, including sailors wearing hard hats incorrectly and using the term "boat" instead of "ship," suggesting the reports may have political motivations. They also discussed military life expectations and deployment conditions, with Russ emphasizing that naval deployments are challenging but not unprecedented, and that military service requires letting go of parental oversight.Military Logistics and Supply SystemsKoop and Russ discussed military logistics and supply systems, focusing on how equipment and supplies are pre-positioned around the world on ships and vessels that can deploy within 72 hours. They explained that the modern Army maintains a ratio of approximately 1 war fighter to 14 support personnel, highlighting the complexity of military logistics. The conversation also touched on personal experiences with field conditions and the importance of treating support personnel like cooks and medics with respect, as they play crucial roles in military operations.Military Logistics Operations DiscussionRuss and Koop discussed the importance of logistics in military operations, sharing experiences about the complex support systems required for combat operations. They highlighted how logistics includes everything from fuel and maintenance to medical services and described how military bases can quickly be established with prefabricated buildings to support deployed forces. The conversation also touched on their respective military backgrounds, with Koop mentioning his experience with motor pool operations and Russ sharing stories about his time at Fort Irwin, while they both noted how different military branches have evolved to consolidate logistics functions under a single organizational structure.Primary Election Updates and ResultsRuss provided updates on recent primaries, highlighting key results in Wyoming, Alaska, and Florida. In Alaska, the Democratic nominee Mary Peltola won 53% of the vote in the jungle primary, presenting a concern for Republicans. In Florida, Representative Byron Donalds won the Republican gubernatorial primary and is expected to defeat his Democratic opponent by a significant margin. Russ also noted the surprising defeat of Alexander Vindman in the Democratic Senate primary in Florida by democratic socialist Angie Nixon.Discussion on Vindman and MilitaryRuss and Koop discussed their negative opinions of Vindman, expressing disappointment that he did not receive a Bronze Star despite having a Purple Heart, which they attributed to poor performance. They shared personal military experiences, comparing their own awards and recognition, and reflected on their time in service. The conversation briefly touched on the upcoming Alaska Senate race, though the specific details were not fully discussed.Alaska Voting Strategy DiscussionKoop and Russ discussed the Democratic strategy in Alaska to confuse voters by having a candidate named Dan Sullivan appear on the ballot alongside the incumbent, which Russ described as a "dirty trick." They both expressed opposition to Alaska's ranked choice voting system, with Russ noting that the top four candidates advance to the general election despite Petola winning 48.1% of the vote. The conversation then shifted to personal anecdotes about Polynesian communities and college experiences, before briefly touching on NFL topics including Tony Romo and a potential Seahawks signing.Seattle Seahawks Season ProspectsKoop and Russ discussed the Seattle Seahawks' prospects for the upcoming season, with Russ expressing skepticism about repeating last year's success due to factors like back-to-back success being rare, the strong NFC competition, and potential injuries. Koop defended the team's position, highlighting improvements in defense and offensive line, as well as the potential of new players. They also debated the role of luck in last season's success and the challenges of replicating it.NFL and College Football DiscussionKoop and Russ discussed NFL predictions, with Koop expressing confidence in the Seahawks repeating as champions and placing bets on them. They also discussed college football reforms, agreeing that the transfer portal and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules need regulation, with Koop supporting legislation for limited transfers and capped NIL payments, while Russ expressed concerns about federal government involvement in NCAA matters.Budget Living and Merchandise DiscussionKoop and Russ discussed their experiences with budget living in their twenties and the current perception of cost of living among younger generations. They also talked about their merchandise, including designs that have been popular and a recent instance of their design being copied by a Chinese company. Koop mentioned plans to explore selling their merchandise on Amazon and suggested potentially rebranding from "Two Grumpy Bastards" to "TGB." They agreed to discuss the Lindsay Clancy case in their next episode.Thank you for listening and subscribing and liking the hell out of us!Politics. Culture. Society. Science. Comedy (both intentional and unintentional). General ranting from two self-righteous and overly-educated ex-Army guys. You could call them relics. You could call them #wokeless. You could call them agitators. But be careful, they may call you an ambulance. 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Episode 35!: 08/17/2026 This week's highlights include Shags caulk, Columbia House out of business, sexy swingers and more. The Best of the Morning Shag with Shags and Trevor 5:30a to 10a on 96.7 KCMQ Classic Rock in Mid-Missouri.

End of an era alert! In Episode 471, host Steve "Megatron" Phillips and TFG1Mike react to the historic shutdown of Columbia House after 71 iconic years. From vinyl and cassettes to the legendary "8 CDs for a penny" era, we look back at how mail-order music shaped a generation of collectors before streaming officially killed the star. Remember to place your final orders before September 15th, 2026!We also tackle the runaway train of tipping fatigue, sparked by Shake Shack's recent policy shifts, and debate why digital kiosks are asking for tips on basic counter service. In the tech and entertainment world, we breakdown Spotify's new ChatGPT-like AI music assistant, YouTube's revamped public view-count metrics, the reactivation of Robin Williams's Instagram account, and the official cancellation of the live-action Power Rangers series at Disney+. Plus, we give our first look reactions to the NCIS: New York teaser and jump into an in-depth review of Episodes 1–4 of Stuart Fails To Save The Universe!What you'll get out of this episode:A nostalgic retrospective on Columbia House and its 71-year physical media legacy.Critical discussion on tipping culture and automated payment kiosks.Review and breakdown of the first four episodes of Stuart Fails To Save The Universe.Analysis of Spotify's AI music assistant The cancellation of Disney's Power Rangers.Get Altered, Get Geeky, with the Altered Geeks!Top Stories & Featured LinksEnd of Media History: After 71 Years Columbia House Shuts DownTipping Fatigue: Shake Shack and Tipping Culture on a WholeAI Audio Evolution: Spotify Expands AI Push With ChatGPT-Like Music AssistantFranchise News: Power Rangers Live Action Series Dead At Disney+Platform Metrics: An Update To How We Count Public Views Across YouTube

On today's MJ Morning Show:Disney storiesMorons in the newsRecalls from PublixDreaming these dreams can drain your energyPalmetto berry theftsFester won his appealMJ's IG VideoDid you listen to the 'Best Of' shows? We took calls.Bluetooth speaker stolen from truck bed found by ownerChloe's birthdayPenn State drug busts updateHayden Panettiere updateRob Thomas nearly killed a bandmate on stageNew movie about Chris HansenRobin Williams' kids restarting his social media to combat A.I. Jonathan Cain says there will be a Journey reunion at end of tourBarbie newsMJ's electronic revivalZZTop's Frank Beard RIPNational Radio DayColumbia House is shutting down... in other news, there is still a Columbia HousePhiladelphia Chucky guyAttack at Home Depot with a hatchetClimbers frozen in glacier found 34 years laterLake Mead is so low, more bodies were foundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

National debt reaches grim $40 trillion milestone. Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial. Matt Cox talks about title theft. Tipping fatigue. Columbia House goes out of business. Ossoff escalates Trump feud after taunting president over aide Natalie Harp. 

In a mixed bag of economic and health news, the U.S. debit hit a staggering number while Columbia House mail order music goes out of business and pumpkin spice latte returns. We also dive into an exciting development in vaccines: one that may be able to prevent melanoma.

Greg is out this week, but we're delighted to welcome back Erik Lenhart to the show. He's just started his summer vacation and has some concerts that he'll be attending in the upcoming weeks. Among them, is a Radiohead tribute band called No Surprises. Erik hasn't gone through a Radiohead phase and needs to catch up before the show. Nick and Jay happily bring him up to speed.The Outlaws - “Green Grass & High Tides”Nick and his brother, Alex, caught Queens of the Stone Age & Foo Fighters this week at Nationals Park in Washington DC. It's Tales from the Concert! Nick recaps the experience.Song: Foo fighters - “Big me (Live at Nationals Park)”Given the formative role it played during his high school years, Jay felt it only proper that we talk about Columbia House. The company announced this week that it's shutting down. Founded in 1955 as The Columbia Record Club, the company landed on a business model in the 80s and 90s that no music-obsessed teenager could refuse. 12 CDs for a penny (plus 6 months where you had to buy a CD and return a monthly postcard to avoid getting billed for an additional ‘selection of the month').Song: John R Miller - “Lookin' Over My Shoulder”

In episode 2111, Jack and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by comedian, Django Gold, to discuss… Turns Out You Can Just Make Sh*t Up, Frat Trap House, Couple More Pitches for Proactive Platforms for the Emerging Leftwing Movement, Rot In Hell Columbia House Records and more! This was crazy. I went to their website and the poll memo itself and ran it by @pangram and it said the text was 100% written by AI. Poll showing Bass leading Raman by double digits was bogus, company says 14 charged in cocaine trafficking ring at two Penn State fraternities, AG says pledges packed drugs Remember 12 CDs for 1 cent? Columbia House is shutting down after 71 years R.I.P. Columbia House: Here’s How It Improbably Survived This Long Columbia House is shutting down for good after 71 years '8 CDs For A Penny' Company Files For Bankruptcy Columbia House parent files for bankruptcy protection Columbia House Company History It's a Steal! How Columbia House Made Money Giving Away Music The First 12 Cost A Penny, But … Columbia House of Horrors: How Not to Run a Subscription Business Columbia House Offered Eight CDs for a Penny, but Its Life Lessons Were Priceless Man Admits Fraud in Joining CD Clubs Thousands of Times Django's Piece of Media: In The AI Foxhole with Trump, Vance, Musk, & Rubio Blake's Piece of Media: Iowa State Fair Turkey Callers LISTEN: Romance by Hiromasa Suzuki & Hiroshi SuzukiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Summary Tim checks in with Apple Podcast paranoia, a failed attempt to terrorize a sponsor's sister, Mead Skelton's latest accidentally revealing sermon on effeminate heterosexuality, and a news lineup featuring burger-related hard time, hotel coffee makers full of underwear sludge, Columbia House finally flatlining, and a Detroit anchor absolutely losing it over fat beaver […] The post Life Hack: Wash Your Shitty Panties In The Coffee Maker first appeared on Distorted View Daily.

Covino & Rich are in for the great Dan Patrick! They tease NFL camp fights but jump into the end of Columbia House Music! Was Covino the only one to actually pay for his 12 CDs for 1 cent deal? Plus, Bo Nix & the Broncos fight club! #CRShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love it here in California and consider it to be a pretty fun state with a lot of things to do. Well it's official! Looking at a few specific things, California was ranked the #1 most fun state in the United States! After the incident the other week where someone got hurt cliff jumping at Sunset Cliffs Thor had some things to say... and they weren't nice and we hear all about it in Thor's Midweek Meltdown! Columbia House, the CD subscription company, is going away... After decades of operation, the service is shutting down doe to the lack of physical CD sales.... Jaime, our assistant producer and the youngest person on the show, had no clue what it was so we had to explain it all to himSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keith Murphy & Andy Fales break down the Little League sign-stealing controversy involving Davenport Northwest, which advanced to the Little League World Series despite an Iowa player being accused of relaying signs from second base. They discuss the difference between Little League and Major League Baseball rules, whether the incident was simply gamesmanship or crossed the line, and whether coaches should be held responsible. They also cover ESPN's Pat McAfee saturation, Stephen A. Smith, the changing sports-media landscape, Penn State's alleged fraternity cocaine-trafficking case, Iowa State football's unprecedented roster turnover, the Iowa State Fair, Jason Parkin's Parkinson's diagnosis, Columbia House shutting down, the most annoying movie coworkers with Mr. Movie, new movie recommendations, and MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A look at primary results in key states like Florida and Alaska. Also, dangerous summer heat being felt across the South. Plus, updates in the death of star Hayden Panettiere, with her mother speaking out. And, an iconic era in music comes to an end as Columbia House shuts down after 71 years of operation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 8am hour of Wednesday's Mac & Cube kept on with Ralph Russo, from The Athletic, tells McElroy & Cubelic why the AP preseason poll benefits CFB, which teams usually surprise & disappoint in the rankings, and what trend usually indicates success over the course of AP preseason history; then, Cole mourns the end of Columbia House & their 12 CDs for a penny schtick; later, the guys figure out what an EGOT is and go down that rabbit hole; and finally, Greg gets an offer to be coached in the javelin throw. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Death by Boomer with Jeff Styles! Bye-Bye Columbia House! (Powered by Guardian Investment Advisors) Let's face it - the boomers are the 2nd greatest generation to ever walk planet earth! From our music to our toys (we survived lawn darts) - we made the world better! Yes, better even for you gen x'ers - gen y's and millennials - we're just better!! AND....worse - we also used up all the resources - became a little spoiled and maybe we have clung to power a little too long. Misunderstood - that is what we are! These short episodes will hopefully bridge the gap with the x'ers, y'ers (if that's even a word) and millennials - Death by Boomer with Jeff Styles on DTB - powered by Guardian Investment Advisors! Thanks to our sponsor: Guardian Investment Advisors: https://giaplantoday.com/m/ ===== THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: (Welcome to our NEW sponsor) Signal Investigations: https://www.signalpi.com/ Nutrition World: https://nutritionw.com/ Vascular Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/ The Barn Nursery: https://www.barnnursery.com/ Optimize U Chattanooga: https://optimizeunow.com/chattanooga/ Guardian Investment Advisors: https://giaplantoday.com/ Alchemy Medspa and Wellness Center: http://www.alchemychattanooga.com/ Our House Studio: https://ourhousestudiosinc.com/ Team Montieth Real Estate - Lori Montieth: https://www.findchattanoogarealestate.com/ Ballinger and Associates - Risk Management: https://ballingerandassociates.com/ AirSpace Acoustics: https://www.airspaceacoustics.com/ BWELL4EVER: Labs and IV Therapies: https://www.bwell4ever.org/ ALL THINGS JEFF STYLES: www.thejeffstyles.com PART OF THE NOOGA PODCAST NETWORK: www.noogapodcasts.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

In the second hour of the show Dave starts with Threefer Madness, the end of Columbia House, and favorite sports traditions.

Today on the Woody and Wilcox Show: How much Tom Holland is making from the newest Spider-Man movie; World-record bladder stone removed; Blood moon total lunar eclipse is happening this week; Wilcox's stance on taking pictures; Drug ring at Penn State; Woody Game Wednesday; Movie fandoms; Woody was asked about dating apps; Columbia House is going out of business; And more!

Remember when getting 11 albums for one penny seemed like a completely legitimate business model? Pepperidge Farm remembers. More importantly, Rizz remembers — because apparently Columbia House helped build the musical foundation of the man you hear yelling into a microphone every morning.Episode 52 starts with a guy who has somehow learned to sing a hit song backwards, melody and all, so that when the recording is reversed it sounds remarkably close to the real thing. It's impressive, unsettling, and exactly the kind of useless talent we deeply respect around here.Then nostalgia kicks the studio door off its hinges.Those Little Free Libraries have apparently evolved into Free Blockbusters — neighborhood boxes stocked with DVDs, Blu-rays and VHS tapes for people to take, trade and return. It's basically streaming for people who enjoy leaving the house and trusting strangers. Lern immediately wants one, complete with an old-school beaded curtain for the grown-up section, because apparently we're rebuilding the entire video store experience one suburban lawn at a time.And while physical media gets another tiny breath of life, the funny podcast says goodbye to an absolute legend: Columbia House.Yes. THAT Columbia House.The “11 albums for a penny” people.Also: they were apparently still around.Rizz takes us back to the golden era of putting an actual penny in an envelope, receiving a box full of music, getting bills in the mail and having the financial security of knowing, “What are they gonna do? I'm 11.” Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard and Bon Jovi helped build the Rizz starter pack, while Rafe reveals Columbia House was also apparently part of his mom's Christmas gift strategy.Nothing says “Merry Christmas” like potentially questionable mail-order accounting.Then it's time for Crap on Celebrities, where the crew gets into the Tupac murder trial, an upcoming Elvis hologram experience in Vegas, Gillian Anderson's truly wild teenage arrest story, celebrity divorce becoming content, a Clueless sequel series, more Fast & Furious, and Ella Langley's monster chart run.Matthew McConaughey also delivers possibly the most Matthew McConaughey story ever: getting so high before his own birthday party that he sat in his car listening to Janet Jackson over and over until the party was finished.Everybody left.Birthday over.But that song? Apparently fantastic.Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell also kick the hornet's nest by discussing extreme Disney adults, because nothing brings the Internet together like telling grown people their favorite mouse might be a red flag.Meanwhile, Ella Langley's chart domination has the crew officially becoming “Ella fellas” and wondering whether she can finally defeat one of the most powerful forces in American culture: hearing the same Mariah Carey song every December until the sun explodes.And because this funny podcast occasionally invites people who actually know what they're talking about, Cardinals assistant GM and 2006 World Series champion Randy Flores joins the show to talk baseball and the Cardinals' Draft365: Scouting MLB's Future Stars, which pulls back the curtain on scouting, drafting and finding the organization's next generation of players.So Episode 52 has everything: St. Louis baseball, celebrity gossip, physical-media nostalgia, weird Internet talent, questionable teenage financial decisions and Matthew McConaughey losing an entire birthday to Janet Jackson.Another educational installment of your favorite funny podcast.We use the term “educational” very aggressively.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're bringing back Blockbuster, burying Columbia House and somehow ending up inside the St. Louis Cardinals draft room. Just another morning where The Rizzuto Show refuses to pick a lane.First, a guy learns how to sing a hit song completely backwards so it sounds right when reversed, which is an incredible amount of effort dedicated to something gloriously unnecessary. Then we discover Free Blockbusters — neighborhood boxes where people swap DVDs, Blu-rays and VHS tapes like Little Free Libraries for people who still remember rewinding things.That sends us straight into a funeral for Columbia House, the legendary “11 albums for a penny” operation that helped build Rizz's music collection and apparently taught an entire generation of children their first lesson in questionable financial decisions. Rizz remembers physically mailing them a penny, getting Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard and Bon Jovi, then receiving bills while possessing the unbeatable legal defense of being approximately 11 years old.Plus, Crap on Celebrities delivers another pile of entertainment gossip and pop culture commentary before we bring in someone with actual credentials and briefly destroy the show's reputation.Cardinals assistant GM of scouting and acquisition and 2006 World Series champion Randy Flores joins the crew to talk Draft365: Scouting MLB's Future Stars and give us a fascinating look at how the Cardinals identify, evaluate and draft future players.Randy breaks down the absurd odds of making Major League Baseball, what scouts see beyond analytics, why struggling can actually reveal something important about a prospect, and how the Cardinals' nationwide scouting operation works. We get into Jordan Walker, Joshua Baez, the pressure facing young athletes and why parents convinced they're raising the next MLB superstar might want to let the kid drive the dream.And with the 20-year reunion of the 2006 World Series champion Cardinals approaching, Randy looks back while also explaining why the organization's current farm system has him excited about what's coming next.So we've got Blockbuster nostalgia, Columbia House childhood crimes, weird internet talent, funny celebrity gossip and legitimate Cardinals baseball insight all crammed into one comedy podcast.Basically, we start with VHS tapes and end with MLB scouting.There was no plan.There rarely is.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Amazon Worker Calls Out Customers Who Keep Ordering This 1 Item—It's Really Annoying: ‘Stop Ordering This'Woman's Petty Response to $45 HOA Fines Has X Saying “Genius”Free Blockbusters are popping up to bring back physical mediaRemember 12 CDs for 1 cent? Columbia House is shutting down after 71 yearsMichael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals Game 3 jersey going to auction with record-setting potentialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The crew reminisces about growing up with landlines and awkward phone calls, breaks down Jamal Adams' season-ending injury and Vikings joint practices, tries some bizarre mystery foods and says goodbye to Columbia House.

The crew reminisces about growing up with landlines and awkward phone calls, breaks down Jamal Adams' season-ending injury and Vikings joint practices, tries some bizarre mystery foods and says goodbye to Columbia House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The butter has been delivered to the Great New York State Fair! Spoiler Alert: It’s just gonna be a data center. Sorry. We learn of the great Gumerboo out of the Pacific Northwest for this week’s High Strangeness. Didn’t even know Columbia House still existed, but they do. For a few more weeks, at least. Plus so much more on a Tuesdee!

Donna & Steve start the show talking about randomly rearranging furniture, what Meghan Trainor does to help her son with separation anxiety and why AI is now emailing other AI.In hour two, we play the Cindy Crawford edition of the College of Pop Culture Knowledge, Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" continues its dominant run on the Billboard charts and have you heard of "jet-setting?"Finally, a study about the phrase "calm down," Steve doesn't like Jersey Mike's and (maybe) we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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