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OK, “Gentle Listeners,” Dr. Walking Dead has shown up for work for us with this week's special double-feature show. In this 49th Edition of DEAD MAN STILL WALKING, your intrepid professor, Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop, graciously took at least one cinematic bullet for the listeners, metaphorically speaking… The two movies that Dr. Bishop examines during this episode include the 1970s odd couple of double features, I Drink Your Blood (1971) and I Eat Your Skin (1971) — the latter, a G-rated, black-and-white movie that was actually produced in 1964. Dr. Bishop brings his usual astute analysis to these proceedings, informing us of actual onscreen murder of an animal, and therefore, which instance(s) of blood in the film is real blood. And speaking of blood, we learn about meat pies being injected with infected, rabid dog blood, thereby constituting a very early example of “the infected zombie” narrative. And Kyle even goes so far as to tell us about a Horror movie where the evil characters “treat people poorly.” And that's only his notes on the first film! Wait until you hear what he has to say about the second! Join us! Note: To view ALL of Dr. Bishop's Dead Man Still Walking solocast episodes can USE THIS LINK. And to view ALL of Dr. Bishop's episode-by-episode commentaries on The Last of Us – Season 1, with Jay of the Dead, then USE THIS LINK. Dead Man Still Walking is a biweekly, short-form solocast hosted by Dr. Walking Dead Kyle Bishop, author of American Zombie Gothic and How Zombies Conquered Popular Culture. Dr. Walking Dead also presents a popular segment called The Dead Zone on regular episodes of this podcast. For his Dead Man Still Walking solocast episodes, Dr. Bishop will focus exclusively on zombie films, with the occasional exploration of zombie-related themes, zombie television, and other zombie media (e.g., comics, literature, etc.). Dr. Bishop is an academic and professional scholar of zombie films and other zombie narratives. He has been teaching for 23 years. Dr. Bishop serves as an English professor, Film Studies professor, and he's currently the English Department Chair at Southern Utah University. You are welcome to reach out to Dr. Bishop with comments or questions via email: bishopk@suu.edu, X: @DrWalkingDead, BlueSky and Instagram (@DrWalkingDead) or by leaving him a voicemail: (801) 980-1375. You can also watch the documentary, Doc of the Dead (2014), which features Dr. Walking Dead. Find more links below for Dr. Bishop. Be sure to subscribe to Jay of the Dead's new Horror movie podcast on: Apple PodcastsSpotifyDeezer   You are welcome to email our show at HauntingYourHeadphones@gmail.com, or call and leave us a voicemail at (801) 980-1375. You can also follow Jay of the Dead'sNew Horror Movies on X: @HorrorAvengers Dead Man Still Walking with Dr. Kyle Bishop is brought to you by Jay of the Dead'sNew Horror Movies, an audio Horror movie podcast. It features nine experienced Horror hosts review new Horror movies and deliver specialty Horror segments. Your hosts are Jay of the Dead, Dr. Shock, Gillman Joel, Mister Watson, Dr. Walking Dead, GregaMortis, Mackula, Ron Martin, Dave Zee and Spawn of the Dead! Due to the large number and busy schedule of its nine Horror hosts, Jay of the Dead'sNew Horror Movies will be recorded in segments, piecemeal, at various times and recording sessions. Therefore, as you listen to our episodes, you will notice a variety of revolving door hosts and segments, all sewn together and reanimated like the powerful Monster of Dr. Frankenstein!

What happens when you're life gets flip turned upside down? Well.... do we have a brief story for you and explanation for our 2 week break, we'll miss ya Gentle Listeners and are looking forward to sharing the first two episodes of Lily & Dash with you the first Tuesday in December. 

We are back Gentle Listeners! We're slightly fresher than before our vacation and doing something a little different. For the next few weeks we are recapping a rom-com series called Four Weddings & A Funeral. This Hulu show has 10 episodes and we'll be going over one, every week. In the first episode we meet the main cast of friends: Maya, Ainsley, Craig and Duffy as well as the colorful characters that are in their orbit. We find out that Maya inadvertently falls in love with her bff Ainsley's boyfriend, Duffy attempts to proclaim his love to Maya and Craig finds out he's a daddy and not the kind his high maintenance girlfriend wants. We peppered this episode with commentary as well as some accidental beauty tips such as: how to easily disguise a dripping wet bra filled with aquarium rocks, how chlorinated hair works and how to escape really aggressive stylists that are dying to get their hands on your locks. Hopefully you got the memo that we were on break but if not we hope that you're not mad at us for being gone. But we are back to business as usual (kind of) 

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how TV shows like Bridgerton are reshaping our perceptions of body positivity and sexuality? Join us as we uncover Nicola Coughlin's empowering stance on body image and her witty response to the press, all while debating Hollywood's narrow definition of plus size. We also tackle the evolving portrayal of sex scenes in Bridgerton, noting the community's mixed reactions to the shift away from explicit content. Our admiration for Nicola shines through as we advocate for more diverse body representations on the small screen.Shifting gears, we celebrate Nicola Coughlin beyond Bridgerton, spotlighting her activism, especially her support for Palestine. We reflect on the latest Bridgerton season, appreciating its character development and feel-good vibes. As we stroll down memory lane remembering TV series with 23-episode seasons, we offer a humorous critique of Bridgerton's historical liberties and share our excitement for future seasons and deeper character arcs.In our deep dive into diverse sexualities, we shed light on less-discussed identities like AroAce and demisexuality, explaining their unique nuances. We kicked off our new Unplugged mini-episodes with artist Kat Coulter, sharing her fears of live appearances and insights on balancing engaging content for social media. Wrapping up, we discuss personal experiences with sex toys and the importance of building a supportive fat girl community for open discussions about body positivity and sexuality. Don't forget to subscribe to BigSexyChat to stay connected with our vibrant community!Visit: AdamandEve.com. Use code BIGSEXY for 50% Off 1 Item + Free Shipping in the US & Canada + Free Rush Processing*some items may not be eligible for full discountSupport the Show.BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at bigsexychatpod@gmail.com.You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPodCheck out our merch at www.BigSexyTees.com (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website BlissConnection.com and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off. Big thanks to our Sponsor Liberator Bedroom Adventures. We ADORE the products from Liberator. And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!

Send us a Text Message.On today's episode the guys are joined by 4th grade teachers Janine Weber and Amanda Orner to review season 3 of Bridgerton.  Thoughts on the show? Comments? Questions?Text or leave a voicemail for the Fandalorians at (631) 494-3632‬7:07 Post Observation review 11:37 - Was this season Successful?13:12 - Ranking of the 3 seasons.18:52 - What did you like most about season 3?21:45- What would you have done differently?27:36 - What was the best line?36:11 - Favorite Pop Cover ?42:53- That kid said WHAT?!44:34 - What didn't make sense?52:56- Are we teaching this again next year?56:36 - Star Student ?1:02:20- Who ate my lunch?1:04:53- Can you believe someone asked a question at the end of the meeting?1:09:47- Final gradesSPONSOR: Genuine Collision CenterHave you been involved in a car accident that has caused significant damage to your vehicle. If you've been in this situation, you know how hard it can be. Insurance, rental, and who can you trust to get your car back to normal? Well if you're on Long Island, you've got to go to Genuine Collision Center. Expert staff will help you every step of the way to get back on the road. Call Genuine Collision Center today at 631-569-4540 and you won't be disappointed.SPONSOR:  Red Shirt ComicsNeed some comics for yourself, a family member, or a friend on the east end of Long Island.  Are you looking for ways to get your kids into reading?  Visit Red Shirt Comics in Port Jefferson Village.  They got everything you need for comics and fandoms.https://www.redshirtcomics.com/SPONSOR: The Adla Real Estate TeamIf you are buying or selling anywhere in New York from Manhattan to Montauk Point, please call the Adla Real Estate. If you mention "The Fandalorians" you can receive up to $2,000 back at closing. Website: adlarealestateteam.comSPONSOR:  Kanopy King Party RentalsDo you live on Long Island, have a party coming up and need a few things? For your party needs, you need Kanopy King Party Rentals: Long Islands #1 tent rental company. We have everything from traditional pole tents to hi-peak frame tents. We have regular and high-top cocktail tables, chairs, and even portable bars. You'll find everything you need for a successful party here. To schedule a free consultation, call (631) 345-9752.Website: www.kanopyking.netSend all email to Thefandaloriansmailbag@gmail.com all emails will be read on the podcast. Follow us on Twitter at @FandalorainspodAlso follow us on Instagram at fandalorians.podcastMerch at TeePublic https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-fandalorians-teachers-by-day-nerds-by-night

Gentle Listeners, we have watched Bridgerton (parts 1 & 2) and we are ready to talk about it. From the glorious to the awkward we are getting granular on all things hot (and not) in the ton. - Come to our live show! (What's left of) Tickets here:  https://www.wedonthavetimeforthis.com/live - If you want more of us in your week, you can subscribe to MORE TIME FOR THIS for more eps and giveaways all month long: Apple — https://apple.co/wedonthavetimeforthis Spotify — https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moretimeforthis

The time has been long overdue. Your devoted hosts are here to discuss Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XpressoThoughts Twitter: https://twitter.com/XpressoThoughts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expressothoughtspod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@expressothoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/expressothoughts/message

In  which we bid a fond farewell to the show, by taking a look at my favorite monster movie of all time, “The Creature From The Black Lagoon”, listen to some goodbyes and some final feedback during intermission, and turn off the projector one last time. Bonus points for Hot Number Julie Adams memories, the explanation of the number 346, more information about my childhood than you ever needed to know (including disco) and a heartfelt goodbye to all my Gentle Listeners. I love you all. More Episodes At The "Bill Watches Movies" Website! Bill's Personal Website! Subscribe to The Gentle Listener Newsletter! Bill's Amazon Wish List!

It turns out that people in Guatemala do not eat guinea pigs on the street, but they were used as guinea pigs in the 1940s by the US Government. The US really needed some human subjects to observe the effects of syphilis on the human body so they injected sex workers in Guatemala with syphilis and then sent them into the local jails to help spread syphilis to the prisoners.  The sex workers were injected with syphilis without their knowledge or consent, and the prisoners only knew that someone had opened the door and let the sexy times roll. If this sounds familiar, you're thinking of the Tuskegee Experiment and for good reason - Dr. John Cutler was involved in both human experiments.  After Tuskegee was made public in the 1970s, no one thought to say "oh yeah, and in Guatemala we also injected people with syphilis."  It wasn't until 2005 that someone discovered the study and went public with it. Come with us down the rabbit hole that is syphilis - what is it, what are its effects, and most importantly, who is to blame for it! Gentle Listeners, kindly Note: Our title is NOT taken from Urban Dictionary and do not look it up.

Hi Gentle Listeners, Tamara had a family emergency, a loved one of hers is in the hospital, so we're taking this week off. But fear not, we'll be back next week with ... Clueless! Have a great week, looking forward to sharing more with you next week. 

Greetings, Gentle Listeners... Today we are bringing you an (un)educated juxtaposition of Julia Quinn's The Viscount Who Loved Me and Season 2 of Bridgerton. In an uncharacteristic show of unity, Sarah and Lyss both actually read this one when they said they were going to. If you like our stuff, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! We would love to hear from you and hear what you think about the show. Email us at everythingbutthebookpod@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at everythingbutthebookpod.

There are certain events that are seasonal in nature. The monarch butterflies return to Mexico each winter. The swallows return to San Juan Capistrano each March. The giant great white sharks return to Amity Island each July. And we, Gentle Listeners, each May, must return to Horror Mexico, land of the luchador - the heroic, super human wrestler who uses his masked powers for good and not for evil. Unless of course they are temporarily under the control of a mad scientist. This month, as last May, our guide and our gateway to Horror Mexico is Santo, The Saint, The Man in The Silver Mask, and this month, he is going to fight very undead, but very beautiful vampire women. In this early entry into the Santo mythos, the 7th film out of the eventual 52 that would be made, the movie both continues the tropes and traditions of the luchador, while adding some serious production values which add to the atmospheric black and white. Let’s get in our convertible, put the top down, blast some bossa nova music, grab a Big Gulp and some Slim Jim’s from the 7-11 and head down to Horror Mexico, shall we? Yes, we shall. The Bill Makes Podcasts Website Bill Makes Podcasts Facebook Group Become a Patron for as little as $5 a month and get weekly episodes! Join the Gentle Listener Newsletter!

Soooo two KGRAdb.com show hosts walk into a StreamYard live studio...can't wait to read any comments you choose to use for an appropriate punchline below, Gentle Listeners. To be specific, Tiffany Mac--co-Host of https://kgradb.com/universal-secrets/ ("Universal Secrets" with Kevin Hale Tuesdays at 8pm Eastern) will be with us "Behind The Obsidian Curtain" on KGRAdb.com LIVE on video! So we invite you to settle back and lean in as we get insights into Tiffany Mac--who brings some compelling visuals--including herself!! We think this will be one fun hour!!

Coming in 2021, Monsters by the Minute is the new podcast from Bill Mize, the man who brought you the award winning Bill Watches Movies podcast. Join Bill as he takes a minute by minute look at the 1932 Boris Karloff classic "The Mummy" and brings you the stories both in front of, and behind the camera. You'll learn about the stars, the director, the artists and more who brought this understated occult classic to life. Head over to the Monsters by the Minute website and sign up for the newsletter that will bring you the latest information on the podcast. Welcome, Gentle Listeners, to Monsters by the Minute, Season One, The Mummy. Monsters by the Minute website Facebook Page Join the Monsters by the Minute Newsletter

Jimmy Kempski and Brandon Lee Gowton answer a million questions in this Twitter Mailbag edition of BGN Radio! Powered by SBNation and Bleeding Green Nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To many among us, Hawaii is a distant paradise. Thousands of miles away, it is a remote, mysterious, exotic travel destination. We envision sandy beaches, clear blue water, surfers, drinks with umbrellas, luaus and beautiful women in grass skirts to greet us as we exit the plane. To those that live and fight crime in Hawaii, each day is an adventure. They drive Jeeps. They shoot guns. They wear little to no clothing. They fight drug lords, have impromptu casual sex with no warning, battle snakes that shouldn’t even BE on the island that want to kill them and finally - finally they shoot bazookas from the back of the previously mentioned Jeep and blow up evil skateboarders with wild abandon. That, my friends is how they fight crime in paradise. Welcome, Gentle Listeners, to Hard Ticket to Hawaii. Episode Show Notes The Bill Watches Movies Website Facebook Page Twitter Support the show on Patreon Buy Bill a coffee at Ko-Fi Support the show in other ways! Contact Bill and leave feedback for the show! 5 Minute, Totally anonymous Listener Survey Get New Episodes in Your Inbox!

Happy Belated Thanksgiving, Gentle Listeners! This time out Chris (@acecomics) shares a sappy (and perhaps precious) story from his youth... during which he went from a powerful paperboy to humble odd-jobber, all in the name of keeping up with his favorite... and some new-to-him comics!  And also, how and why this very issue never fails to remind him of Thanksgiving... or Thanksgiving Eve, mostly Thanksgiving though. -- The original blog post: https://www.chrisisoninfiniteearths.com/2016/02/superman-man-of-steel-18-1992.html -- Hey, you already talked about this issue!  Yes, we did... check it out, here: https://chrisandreggie.podbean.com/e/cosmic-treadmill-ep-63-the-death-of-superman-part-1/ or, here: http://weirdcomicshistory.blogspot.com/2018/04/chris-and-reggie-box-set-volume-4-death.html -- weirdcomicshistory@gmail.com www.patreon.com/chrisandreggie www.facebook.com/cosmictmill --

Welcome to our discussion of Buffy Season 3 Episode 4: Beauty and the Beasts; wherein all men are beasts, Buffy. Our drinks this time are the Toxic Heteronormatini and the Irish Tourist—for recipes make sure to check out our Buffytails page at www.worldwithoutshrimp.com. Now on to the show: after Snard reinforces her theory of episode 3 being from Angel's point of view, we begin our long-running discussion of episode order and how they match a similar pattern on Buffy's journey through each season. This episode is working under almost pure metaphor for all of our poor scoobies, and we realize early on that it might just be the queerest episode of Buffy—and possibly television—ever. Faith has shown up and presented herself as a possible love interest for Buffy, and so our cast and parts of Buffy suddenly halt and catch fire in their attempt at reinforcing heteronormativity. Please make sure to take advantage of the amazing deal on Plottr our friend Cameron Sutter is offering for National Novel writing month and help support our podcast at the same time. Also, if you want to read more about writing and track Snard's National Novel Writing Month, make sure to visit www.michelletuckett.com. Thank you as always, for listening, sharing, commenting, and generally being the best Gentle Listeners in all the land. Stay tuned next time for Season 3 Episode 5: Homecoming.

Welcome back, Gentle Listeners! Are you ready to embrace your inner Balehead? Because we are! So, let's not waste any more time. Here you go, Empire of the Sun. 

Time to brush up on your Buffy trivia, Gentle Listeners! The renowned pub trivia group Geeks Who Drink is bringing a Whedon-themed showdown to our very own hamlet of Chicago on Wednesday, September 20th, and you know your Babes here are pumped for that action. Special thanks to Geeks Who Drink and their Chief Buffy Scholar, Lea Popielinski, who joined us this week for a little pre-round of Sunnydale stumpers.

Now that the Scoobies have fully matriculated, we can't help but feel nostalgic about that special hell that is high school. Cate and I take a moment to reminisce about our own experiences, and then in true yearbook fashion walk through some MVP moments from the past three seasons of Buffy. Please join us to weigh in on such votes as best kiss, biggest betrayal, hardest cry, and most memorable death scene. Then pack up your flip flops and mini fridges, Gentle Listeners, 'cuz it's time to head to college! See you at U.C. Sunnydale.

WELL GOSH, Gentle Listeners! We are at the end of another season of Buffy and we have come to the end of high school! It's time for us to move on, but as Vitamin C reminds us we will never forget the times we had together with our beloved Mayor even when he is a giant CGI penis snake. We have some differing opinions on the level of cheese this graduation is serving us, but I am eating all the cheese except for maybe that god awful kiss that just leaves us all with a terrible taste. Special thanks to Guest Babe Milan Cook for joining us again to sort through the wreckage this graduation leaves us with! Talking Points - Cheese slathering, getting slapped around by Gina Torres, controversial hair choices, gratuitous slurping sounds, Angel's battle blazer, and full Lizard King status Milan's tumblr that we mention in the episode- milansreactionwhen.tumblr.com/

We've arrived at another season finale, Gentle Listeners! The Mayor is snacking on magic bugs and preparing for his Ascension. Meanwhile, the Scoobies are taking their own big steps forward into adulthood. Special thanks to Guest Babe Milan Cook for joining us this week to help us parcel through the multitude of plot points, metaphors, poisoned arrows and Slayer face-offs in Graduation Day Part One. Talking Points - Peak Mayor, twee as fuck, dog business cards, and Mr. Sparkle Hoof the Valiant Milan's tumblr that we mention in the episode- http://milansreactionwhen.tumblr.com/

It's the most important night of our young lives, Gentle Listeners! And no amount of Mom lectures, Hell Hounds, or awkward sewer breakups are going to get in the way of our Scoobie Gang enjoying one night of pure high school bliss. Special thanks to our Guest Babes Suki and Rosa, for joining us to take a walk down memory lane in this iconic Prom episode. Suggested talking points: Air Budding, extreme doodling, dendrophilia, and David Whats-His-Nuts

Cate’s back in action, Gentle Listeners! And just in time to discuss one of her favorite episodes, Earshot! Equal parts Comedy and Tragedy, this episode inspires a multitude of thoughts and feelings from Buffy fans. There’s a lot of ground to cover with Jonathon alone, but there’s so much more to explore when we get an inside glimpse into the minds of each Scooby! And on top of all that, this episode would still be one of our favs just for the delicious Band Candy revelations. Suggested Talking Points: True Crime Binges, Inserted Clocktowers, Lazy Teleportation, and Hatefucking Shakesbros Special heads up for Chicago Babes - Hope to see you all at Slayathon on June 17th! http://slayathon.org/

It's Bonus Episode time, Gentle Listeners! Earshot packs an awful lot into a one-off episode, and tackles some pretty dark topics. We decided to call in an Expert Guest Babe to give us the scoop on how high school has changed since the 90's, and what it feels like to watch this episode from a teacher's point of view. Big thanks to Ashley Meyer for lending her insight! And stay tuned next week for the full episode discussion. *Fair warning - if you are particularly sensitive to the topics of gun violence, campus shootings, or suicide you may find this episode triggering.

The Mayor's plot to ascend is finally gaining some steam, Gentle Listeners, and Faith is at his right hand ready to seduce, slay, and betray. We're especially excited to welcome Sally Tamarkin, co-host of the Struggle Bus Podcast, as a guest babe this week! Please excuse the fan-girling, but we really can't get over how rad Sally is, and not just for her incredibly diligent analysis of the intricate plot turns in this episode's twisted honeypot. Suggested talking points: Mug channeling, pearl clutching, jailbait fatigue, Buffy insecurity fatigue, Top 5 Rants, and Season 4 Fans: Out and Proud

We have a fan favorite this week, Gentle Listeners! "Doppelgangland" much like it's counterpart episode "The Wish" this episode is a wild romp, where we meet an alternate reality version of one of our fave scoobies and we get to know the stressed out Anya better (Give that girl a beer). Join us and our delightful guest babe Eli as we discuss if we would have sex with an alternate reality version of ourselves (spoiler alert: 2 of us are all the way in) and as we discuss "Is this kink shaming?" (Verdict yes, yes it is). Suggested Talking Points: Sitting Thigh to Thigh, The Man with the Bone, Clone Sex, Heavy Boobs, Giles After hours, Sports Athletes

As the name suggests, Gentle Listeners, Consequences is a real bummer of an episode. As much as we admire Faith, when you pile sexual assault on top of manslaughter, betrayal, and abysmal body hiding skills... Well, things really start to get dicey. Luckily, we are fortunate to have Guest Babe Maggie Wagner on the show this week. And when things get rough, at least we can count on her for snacks and bottled water. Suggested Talking Points: C2E2 Moms, Snape Feels, Basic Rug 101, and an Innocence Raincoat

Your Babes had to take a pause this week, Gentle Listeners, so instead we're bringing you a special treat. To celebrate Free Comic Book Day, Anna stopped by one of our favorite Chicago comic shops for a chat. Special thanks to Nicholas Idell and Patrick McLean of Alley Cat Comics!

It's time we hold the mirror up to ourselves, Gentle Listeners, and examine just what is it about Buffy that delights us so much? As ironic as an irony can ever get, this Xander-centric episode provides us with a meta exploration of some pretty deep social, psychological, and psychosexual topics. Special thanks to Guest Babe Ashlie for joining us this week to help discuss the affinity we can all feel for the Ron Weasleys of the world, the nuances of authentic vs. performative masculinity, and the BAFFLING half-crimped hairstyles. (You can decide for yourselves which of these is most upsetting...) Suggested Talking Points - First Boyfriend Laboratories, The Oz Brow, a gardening dick, and a pre-porn BBQ Here's our Patreon! Thank you! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5706996

It’s another Buffy Birthday, Gentle Listeners, and you know what that means in the Whedonverse…. Time to bring on the pain. She’s not a girl, not yet a woman, and unmistakably on the verge of becoming one woke-ass eighteen year old slayer and the Watchers Counsel can’t have that. Apparently Giles got an A in “Trackless Marks Class” at Watcher School, but we’re still left with some pretty serious unanswered gem questions. Special thanks to Guest Babe Mindi for joining us in Helpless to discuss all the lore, the trauma, and the MUTHUFUCKIN PATRIARCHY AMIRIGHT. Suggested talking points - martial arts sex picnics, Richard White Guy III, murder B&B’s, and an indictment of the nuclear family

It’s the Year of Y2K, Gentle Listeners! As the millennium approaches, Sunnydale is caught in the grips of satanic panic and only MOO can save us. Our Resident Librarian and Cate’s Black Mirror Library co-host, Shellie, joins us in Gingerbread to discuss censorship, book burning, and cyclical xenophobia hiding under the guise of moralism. Save the children! Burn the "bad girls." Suggested Talking Points: Intern Brandon, fractured fairy tales, Mom Mentality vs. Mob Mentality, and a hot homoerotic Lewis & Clark expedition

It's our very first LIVE SHOW, Gentle Listeners! Thank you to everyone in Chicago who came out to participate in the 20th Buffyversary, we had an amazing time celebrating with you. Much Love, -Anna & Cate

It's Intervention time, Gentle Listeners! The Scooby Gang is harboring some sexy secrets, and a new Watcher arrives with an agenda of her own... After witnessing the brutal death of her former Watcher, Faith catches a glimpse of what redemption might look like in Sunnydale - new Watcher, new friends, and nightly synchronized slaying. And of course, in true Whedon fashion, one by one watch em' aaaallll fall down! Revelations is so chock full of betrayals, accusations, and full contact Slayer vs. Slayer pummeling, you may need to take a break mid-episode to relax with some sensual Tai Chi. Suggested Talking Points: aggressive paisley, useless cardigans, magic mittens, and conveniently placed shovels

Get comfortable, Gentle Listeners, because we’re pouring some wine and snacking on this delicious episode… Special thanks to Guest Babe Emily for dropping by to discuss Band Candy with us, and raising the very important question of who exactly works out by doing Tai Chi in leather pants? Besides recently feral Angel? Probably no one, but who can say for sure. Buckle up for multiple tangents in this episode, there are just too many emotional high school memories to explore! Suggested talking points - slash fiction, sensual chai tea, troughs of wine, and meticulously gelling the tips

Place your bets and tally the Homecoming votes, Gentle Listeners, because it's time for Slayerfest 1998! Special Guest Babe and co-host of the I'd See That Podcast, Mr. Geoff George, joins us in the studio to discuss as many 90's references as we can possibly cram into one episode. Even with all the maudlin Lisa Loeb chords and emo tiara chasing, we just keep coming back to the pure fun of this glorious 90's nostalgia bomb. Some suggested talking points - erotic brotherly grappling, Zodiac Killer tie-ins, mystery extension cords, and porcelain leg bear trap tests

It's a tale as old as time, Gentle Listeners, and that tale is the story of the beast that just needs the love of a good woman to tame him. We are here to call some bullshit on this heteronormative toxic masculinity fairy tale. In this steep decline of a season 3 episode we discuss how baffling Angel's pants situation is, victim shaming nonsense, unsettling horror movie-like PSA posters, and how we can really all use some therapy at this point. Join us for as these boys duel it out to see who can dominate. Spoiler-alert the winner is nobody. Suggested talking points: Monsterboi Jamborees, veiny penismen, a secret sexy shackles trunk, and Slaywolfing

Time to rush to your local Claire's, Gentle Listeners, and stock up on dark lipstick and 90's accessories! Faith Lehane, Scott Hope, and Mr. Trick are about to bust Season 3 Wide open. Well, two of those three anyway... Can Buffy find the fun? Will Joyce ever stop being terrible? And what turned Martha Stewart off of slaying? We may never know. Suggested talking points - normal looking high school boys vs. sexy sensual violin players

In this, our second episode of the Ripper Arc, we discuss Buffy Season 2 Episode 7 Lie to Me: Wherein Giles weaves a breathtaking, heartbreaking lie. And everyone lies to everyone else. This episode is rife with symbolism and metaphor from beginning to end, taking us much deeper into the lies told by everyone — Giles, in particular. We also continue the returning of Angel's past, and have many of his old issues come to the foreground as he struggles internal with past deeds - much as Giles is in our three episodes. We also have some hard truths coming Buffy's way, and one of the saddest monologues in the whole of Buffy. We are so grateful to you, our Gentle Listeners. Please keep liking, sharing, and reviewing us anywhere you see fit and as always, we would love to hear from you — you can always reach us by commenting anywhere online or email us at info@diogenesclubpodcast.com. And because we wax poetic about this episode's discussion by Passion of the Nerd:

Here we conclude our third and final episode of our Ripper Arc episodes with Buffy Season 2 Episode 8 The Dark Age: Wherein there is more Ripper (and more Ethan. Yay!). In this episode, Giles' Ripper past comes back to haunt him in the most literal and worst way possible. We get to see Giles at his worst and from that as a consequence, we get to see the Scoobies and their metaphorical roles have to handle a difficult situation without Buffy's mind. We also get to see Angel do something pretty helpful and bad ass. We learn though this episode (as well as the others) not only that Giles has a dark past, but also that he has a dark alter-ego just beneath the surface at all times. We are also rewarded with some heavy foreshadowing and interesting character movements that set us up for the next heartbreaking and amazing chapter of Buffy.Michelle (Snard) also introduces her incentive to help us get more reviews to help us boost our ratings. It involves music. And singing. Review us on iTunes, and good and things will happen. One more time, please help us boost our signal, dear Gentle Listeners, in whatever ways you can. We are always, always happy to hear from you on the interwebs, facebook, or you can reach us at info@diogenesclubpodcast.com.As discussed earlier, make sure to check out the fabulous Jonathan Coulton song RE:Your Brains and the irresistibly funny Eddie Izzard. Be seeing you…. As discussed earlier, make sure to check out the fabulous Jonathan Coulton song RE:Your Brains and the irresistibly funny Eddie Izzard.

Today in our first episode of our Ripper Arc, we discuss the much-beloved Buffy Season 2 Episode 6 Halloween: Wherein Buffy damsels herself and Angel is not impressed, and we meet Ripper and the chaotically cunning Ethan Rayne.We are finally here - the Ripper episodes! So make yourself a creamy or crunchy peanut butter sandwich (trust us, you'll want one) and settle in for our 3-episode arc investigating Gile's dark and difficult past coming back to haunt him and launching us into the consequences of unresolved past actions, and preparing us for some further secrets coming to light. We discuss many things including the tension Buffy feels with Angel's past, some stellar acting from Nicholas Brendon, and also excellent work done by the prop and set dressing departments. Also, Latin. And Greek gods. We are so grateful to you, our Gentle Listeners. Please keep liking, sharing, and reviewing us anywhere you see fit and as always, we would love to hear from you — you can always reach us by commenting anywhere online or email us at info@diogenesclubpodcast.com. We'll be seeing you in our next episode of the Ripper Arc, Lie to Me, coming up next. And just in case you want to see Anthony Steward Head flirting his ass off, we'll leave this here.

OH, Gentle Listeners, what a MONTH it’s been. We are so sorry that like Buffy we kept you suspended waiting for a new Buffy-centric episode. We are happy to finally return to you, our Scoobies! For this episode we have Buffy expert Suki Braze to kick off the Season 3 discussion in style. Join us as we discuss our fallen hero navigate the difficult world of waitressing on scumbag men until she reclaims her identity in order to lead a worker’s revolution. This episode seems timely with the disgusting garbage real life has been serving us recently and once again Buffy is here to remind us that we exist, we are important, and nobody can take away who we are. Stay tuned after the episode for some delightfully drunk conversation that was supposed to be a Buffy Drunk history, but might just be more of a drunk conversation. Either way we hope you enjoy and there will be more to come. One day we will learn the perfect amount of alcohol to consume for our Buffy Drunk History so that we actually discuss Buffy some. Suggested talking points - Communist uprisings, Gak Baptisms, disorientingly high waisted pants, and cleaning up poop for love vs. money

It's Bonus Time, Gentle Listeners! We needed a light-hearted palate cleanser after the doom and gloom of Becoming Part 2. Special guests Justin and Devin join is in the studio to discuss the 2011 Fright Night re-make, in all it's shark-mouthed glory. Please forgive us for the.... shall we say... "loose" discussion format in this episode, we are hoping that the extended post-credits blooper real will make up for it! Suggested talking points - snackers, nibblers, keeblers, and fart eaters

In today's episode, we discuss the shockingly layered and important episode of Buffy Season 2 Episode 2: Some Assembly Required, Wherein We Learn the Giles is Hot For Teacher and Sometimes it's Really Tough to Get A Head. We know that this episode isn't on everyone's factories list, but we promise you do not want to miss our findings. We discuss the foreshadowing and development of several important romantic attachments, explore the allegorical implications of Daryl's existence and the possible things that might have gone wrong in bringing Buffy back from the dead, and also reveal some discoveries we made about mythological links into the Buffy cannon. As always we would love to hear from you! Please comment, like, share, and review us to help boost our signal. You can always reach us at info@diogenesclubpodcast.com, www.diogenesclubpodcast.com, and on Facebook and Podbean. We heart our Gentle Listeners and would love to hear from you! And as promised: a link to some Sunnydale-esque science stuff happening now - the first human head transplant (ewww).

It feels pretty appropriate for 2016, Gentle Listeners, to end this hot dumpster fire of a year with Becoming Part 2. The bleakness! The loss. The sad, sad overalls. But the beautiful moments of this episode remind us that our real strength comes from within, and no one can take that away. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us wrap up another season. Happy New Year, stay sane, and keep on slaying! #topten #normalizeladyrage Suggested Talking Points: silk shirts, virtual ear hugs, heteronormative anguish, and cry kissing

You never know when the big moments are going to come along, Gentle Listeners, and change your life forever. Join us in this action packed finale as we trace the origin stories of our favorite Buffy characters through multiple centuries, fabulous costume changes, a few truly great wigs, and a few more truly unfortunate accents. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week! Suggested talking points: Bad-ass stunt women, Lolita moments, vampire motor-boating, and All Day Rosé

Today we talk about one of our favorite episodes from season 1 (no, really): Buffy Season One Episode Nine - The Puppet Show: Wherein We Are Introduced to Principle Snider and His Revolutionary Approach of Taking Care of Teenagers... there is also a puppet... and hilarity. This episode is hilarious and often seen as a fluff piece, but really acts as a fulcrum point for Buffy's development and sets up an overarching philosophy for her over the course of the rest of the show. There is also some amazing foreshadowing, visual storytelling, and humor to go with it. Make sure to share us with your Buffy-loving friends, subscribe to us on your listening platform of choice and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, and help us boost our signal any way you can. We heart our Gentle Listeners and want to get as many as we can involved in the conversation. Also, if you are in the market for some fun, non-toxic, and consumable holiday gifts, please visit our friend's Jamberry page, where you can find low-fuss and unique nail art that's easy, fun, and long-lasting. We both love Jamberry and we think you and the nail polish lover in your life will too!  

How is it that an episode about a child-murdering amalgam of Freddy Kruger and the Boogeyman can somehow feel like a refreshing light-hearted break in the big bad story arch of Season 2? Only in the Whedonverse, Gentle Listeners... Special thanks to Guest Babe Korin Isotalo for joining us again to discuss invisible monsters, and what we're to do when our heroes fall ill. Suggested Talking Points: CG-Eyeballs, Hulk Hogan Hair, and Child Nightmares 101

Passion. It lies in all of us. Sleeping... waiting... and though unwanted, unbidden, it will stir... open its jaws...and howl. Does Passion truly rule us all, Gentle Listeners, or are dramatic voiceovers just a tad ham-fisted? Angel's monologues are but one facet of this complicated and emotional episode. Special thanks to our guest Babe Mindi, a Buffy purist and a voice of reason for the state of modern Watcher mental health care, compliance, and support services. Suggested talking points: Floppy disks, plastic chicken props, loose oranges, and a Twister PSA

We recorded this episode a few weeks ago, Gentle Listeners. It was a different time. Although the laughter and optimism feel almost eerie now... there's still some catharsis to be had from discussing this cautionary tale of love and magic. Big thanks to our guest babe, Korin Isotalo, for lending us her soulful indie folk voice and her thoughtful commentary on heteronormativity, toxic relationships, and the dangers that lurk below desire. Suggested talking points: Witchy conventions, brutal acts of poetry, and an abiding need for cheese Here's the link to Korin's band page - http://www.bluehorseblue.com/

I apologize, Gentle Listeners. Anna and I are a little fatigued in this episode from celebrating and from the homophobia and misogyny we get at multiple phases of this episode. We do get wonderful Willow and Oz cuteness here, which is able to slightly raise the stakes. Join us as we try to dig through this hair-raising episode and we do our best to avoid howling with the pain the patriarchy inflicts. Suggested Talking Points: Queer Issues, Daddy Issues, Beanie Issues, and the pure existential horror of dating

Let's talk about sex, Buffy! Let's talk about you and me. Let's talk about all the traumatizing experiences we've had with our mothers that lead Cate and I to sympathize with the Momma Bezoar.... Bad Eggs brings us another Creature Feature episode this week, Gentle Listeners. We hope our discussion of aliens, body snatching, and vagina dentata will help get you into a spooky Halloween spirit! Suggested talking points: Dark Tink, pulling a Dursley, Cowboys vs. Aliens, and surreality

It's Career Week, Gentle Listeners, and things in Sunnydale are starting to get pretty tense (even by Hellmouth Standards). A dark power is rising, Willow and Cate share frog fear, and Marti Noxon joins the writing team to help introduce an offensive half-assed attempt at diversity.... errr, I mean, a NEW HERO to the Scooby Gang! Who is Kendra the Vampire Slayer? Tune in again next week to find out...... Suggested talking points: Cage physics, bone picking, and debased beef canoes Side note: I was wrong about Heath Ledger being in the 27 club. He was 28. We are still very sad. Also the writer for this episode we reference is Howard Gordon not Green. Whoops!

Let's take a quick break from all the teen angst, Gentle Listeners, and get a taste of some grown-ass adult romantic drama instead! Things are heating up between Jenny and Giles, but a pool of demonic jelly is about to come between them. And not in a sexy way. Will Whedon ever let two characters just Netflix and chill in peace? Alas, I think we already know the answer to that question... And the rest is silence. Suggested talking points: Critical Cusack, animated asses, family-friendly curse words, and late 90's personal stereo equipment

Be warned, Gentle Listeners, this is not an episode for sensitive ears. Guest Babe Suki Braze joins us again to discuss Dick Monsters, dragon dildos, and so much more... Thank goodness for platonic friendship, because we need a little laughter to get us through this week's unfortunate romp in Sunnydale. Suggested Talking Points - Fake conference calls, Disney Channel virgins, dewey wet eyeballs, and the Buffy Word of the Week (hint: it's orgy)

In order to welcome two beloved new characters to the canon, we're delighted to welcome back Suki and Shellie as guest Babes! Will Buffy be able to channel her inner-McClane to save Parent Teacher night, or will Spike be adding another Slayer notch to his belt? Tune in this week to find out, Gentle Listeners, in S2E3: School Hard! Suggested talking points: Overalls Watch 2016, split ends questions, manly weapons, and a Molly Weasely moment

Apologies in advance, Gentle Listeners, for the sheer number of sighs, gags and groans you'll endure throughout S2 Ep2: Some Assembly Required. After a surprising amount of debate, it's clear we can agree on one thing - the patriarchal power fantasy elements of this episode feel like spare parts we'd like to toss straight into a steaming hot hate dumpster. #bottom10 Suggested talking points: unprocessed feelings, football murder chants, and fanboi bullshit litmus tests, bad feminist

Welcome to Season 2, Gentle Listeners! Buffy had that whole being dead thing happen in last season's finale, and she is still having what us Americans call “issues.” Being temporarily dead may add character... but, as Cordy insightfully asks, "Is it possible to have too much character?" Join us as Buffy “slaunters” onto the dance floor to the smooth tunes of Cibo Matto and slays everyone around her. Suggested talking points: Stalking is not sexy, a Lolita vibe, Christian biker gangs, and the Post-Buffy Oeuvre

We've got a very special bonus episode for you today, Gentle Listeners! Guest Babe Bobby Evers joins us again to discuss the 1992 cinematic classic Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and how it fits (or doesn't) into the overall Buffy canon. From Atonement to Zoolander, we somehow manage to mention and/or discuss no less than 32 other movies in the process.... We hope you enjoy! Suggested talking points: Giffing alone, Hotter as a Fawn, a wink from "The Tuch," and a great time for boobs

We did it, Gentle Listeners! We made it to the season finale! Thanks so much for joining us throughout this first season of BWB, we love making this show and we love all of you for being a part of it. We hope you enjoy Ep 12: Prophecy Girl and the sweet, sweet tones of our special guest Babe, Bobby Evers. Suggested Talking points: painful rejections, power quips, Audrey II, Tremors II, and Wikipedia's definition of death

What a treat we have for you today, Gentle Listeners! Joss Whedon may have intended to take us on an H.G. Wellsian journey of The Invisible Girl in Episode 11: Out of Mind, Out of Sight, but why spend time debating whether morality is merely a social construct when we can discuss the teen fashion trends of 1997 instead? Special thanks to our guest Babe and Gossip Girls co-host Subi for joining us to help answer such hard hitting questions as - Do shrunken t-shirts even count as crop tops? Is that really the best use of glitter? And what does an invisible girl do when she gets her period? Suggested talking points: POC Watch, Shatnerquake, aggressive codpieces, Dumbledoring, a fair amount of boob, and #NotAllChads

Gentle Listeners, if a dream is a wish your heart makes then what about a nightmare? Are they the dark fears that lurk in your brain waiting for a chance to get out and if those fears got out and ran rampant what would they entail? Killer clowns, spiders, being buried alive, being a just general disappointment, or being a racist? Join us, if you dare, as we go deep into the psyche of this overall pretty emotional and skillfully done episode. Suggested talking points: Feminism on Elm Street, #HamforBuffy, JGL imposterism, Pinkerton revelations, and the valor of post-hangover podcasting

What is it about dolls, Gentle Listeners.... Amid talent show shenanigans, arch plot absurdity, and a noir-coated dose of misogyny we still find ourselves at the end of Episode 9: The Puppet Show asking some basic questions about the very roots of horror. What drives us to keep reading r/NoSleep through clasped fingers? When will Mulder and Scully get better flashlights? And what is Josh Hartnett up to these days? Suggesting talking points: Ubiquitous clown horror, R.L. Stine, Humphry No-gart, Frankenstein faux pas, #normalizeladyrage, and animal cracker-inspired sexual awakenings

In light of recent events before you listen to this episode we would like to say: Episode 6: The Pack uses mystical possession by predatory ware-hyena spirits to explore the topic of teenage bullying. It's clumsy, poignant, funny, dark, and troubling for both good and bad reasons. Joss Whedon himself notes it as one of his favorite episodes. And this isn't the first or last time the Buffyverse will use mystical forces to alter a character's agency - spells, potions, poisons, hauntings, hypnosis, demonic forces, and a vast array of body snatching, swapping, possessing, and distorting are all employed metaphorically to tell us stories and make us think. All that being said, Gentle Listeners, we need a moment of real talk: Sunnydale is a fictional setting. In the real world actions are actions, not metaphors. If an act of violence is committed it is not a debatable subject about who or what is to blame. It is the fault of the person who takes that action, and no malevolent outside forces like "campus drinking culture and promiscuity" can diminish that action or wipe fault away. In a fictional setting, the Scooby Gang can divorce agency from accountability and consequence depending on what mystical forces are at work. In the real world, we cannot. Or at least, we should not. Respectfully, -Anna & Cate

Buckle in, because we’ve got a whirlwind of thoughts, feelings and revelations to share in Episode 3. Which witch is witching, and when!? Gentle Listeners, the answer may surprise you. We hope you also enjoy our own switch-up to the baddest, raddest new theme song on the block! Special thanks to Strawberry Jacuzzi for the use of their song Bitch Jam in our intro/outro music. Chicago Babes, Unite! Also special thanks to Justin Paelmo for our artwork for this episode! Love and brownies, -Ya Babes In this episode I mention a YouTube user that summarizes Buffy episodes with great short segments and that user's name is the Passion of the Nerd and his videos can be found at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyXqE_Jrv4Q&list=PLQ-lwpabT36k5hcDEoGOHNJ8qi7NemRkT&index=3 Suggested Talking Points - Bring It On, mom shaming, an ideal attic, theoretical teenage girl body swap physics, Kool-Aid Bursts, and the Golden Age of Russia

Apologies for leaving you with a cliff-hanger, Gentle Listeners, but Episode 2 is here! And with new and improved sound editing and outro tunes. Much Love, -Anna & Cate Suggested talking points - questionable ages, breathy bothering, a brief stalking PSA, the Dobbler vs. Dahmer paradigm, a Reverse Bechdel, confidence vs. assholeness, and the power of friendship

It's the official first episode of Babes Watch Buffy, Gentle Listeners! Stay tuned for smoother editing and sound mixing in the future, but we hope you like. XOXO -Anna & Cate So just to put out a Buffy correction: James Spader is not the main heart throb of Pretty in Pink, but I still standby that he could have been in my universe. He was pretty dreamy. -Cate Also we apologize about the sound quality and the ruffling of the pages (that is all me ruffling through my notes). This is a new adventure for us and we are working on mastering all elements of the art of podcasting. Thanks for your understanding, Gentle Listeners. Suggested talking points - female horror heroines, muppet baby hillary swank, air bud, "vamp" nail polish, james spader sexual tension, useless adults, teenage hornballs

Hello audiophiles and pronunciation experts! Welcome to the seventh installment of the Breaking Through Podcast. In this episode, Jim and his trusty sonkick Randall spend much of their breath detailing the contents and uses of the two CDs that come with the Through the Sound Barrier project. Turns out that dynamics, presence and tone (briefly discussed in Episode Six) serve as the organizing principles for the tracks on the CD, and for system setup itself. After a rundown of the tracks on the CDs, Jim provides some color regarding his most recent work building out his soundroom. Which is hopefully finished, Gentle Listeners. Keep sending in listener mail to -- we love reading them!

Greetings, Gentle Listeners! This episode swings in at just under an hour, which fits our groove, given the content this go round. Ahem. As usual, we begin with a detail-filled update on Through the Sound Barrier, including new features we've added to the CD. Then we discuss RoomPlay, Jim's custom voicing service, and read a snippet of recent feedback he received from a recent RoomPlay client. Then it's on to a recent article Jim wrote for the website , wherein he muses a bit on vinyl and the unique challenges it poses -- challenges that can and often do go untreated. Lastly, we chat a bit about the newly redesigned getbettersound.com website, which we hope you will visit early and often. No listener mail this time (for episode length's sake), but keep sending those questions and comments to -- we love reading them. Thanks for listening!

We're back. It seems I'm saying that every 'sode now for one reason or another. This time we got delayed and had some technical difficulties (which are addressed by producer/engineer Joe Paulino during the show.) Epi14 has finally dropped, as they say, and it's a doozy. So much show that we allowed it to run seven whole minutes over our usual one-hour running time! One of the main missions of Succotash is to expose you, our Gentle Listeners, to all manner of comedy podcastery, especially some of those shows you might not have even heard about, let along listened to yet. And I can proudly say that this epi does just that. There are a couple of clips from some previously visited shows but mostly you're going to hear some new stuff that hasn't popped up on everyone's radar yet. (And if it's a show you already now then congrats - you beat us to it!) We've got a couple of Studio P visits this show. One is with the owner of Studio P, the aforementioned Joe Paulino. He pops in so I can make him plug his new CD, a delightful relaxing musical blend entitled Inhale Slowly. If you like to take a break and ratchet the madness down a few notches once in a while, this collection of meditation-inspired tracks by Joe and collaborator Tim White will get you there. Click on the link to visit Inhale Slowly and pick up a copy. We also have another Boozin' With Bill segment. More intense than our previous encounters, Studio P has installed a functional wet bar and Bill forces your host to imbibe his latest concoction, the "Popper Stopper". (I've popped the formula down there toward the bottom of the blog.) Before I get to the lineup, let me remind you that you can catch my blatherings in a more focused form each week: as a contributing reviewer to This Week In Comedy Podcasts over on Splitsider.com. Jesse Fox and a handful of other opinionators each pick a comedy podcast that has caught our fancy that week and we write them up. Finally, Succotash has gone listener-supported! (Okay, so we haven't ever had a real sponsor yet...) Look over there in the right-hand column on the blog page and you'll see the shiny new Donate button. Just click away and through the miracles of PayPal, you'll be able to toss a few digital dollars into our virtual hat if you'd like to help us defay the costs of producing this fine program. We'd be much obliged and will mention your name in an upcoming show as one of our benefactors. Ok! Enough rambling. Here's who's up in Epi14 of Succotash, the Comedy Podcast Podcast. Just click on the show titles to visit their homesites... • Improv 4 Humans New in the land of podcasts, Matt Besser of the UCB Theater in Los Angeles hosts this foray into bringing some core elements of longform improv comedy to the audio arena. He's joined in this clip by Chad Carter and Sean Conroy. • Skeletor's Mouthpiece What a fun discovery! Two lads from Hertforshire, England — Scratcher and Roberts – sit 'round and snipe at issues of the day. Guest Luke McFayden in this clip, where a rebuttal letter is read in response to a notice of traffic violation received by one of the boys. • CB Radio This is our second time around with host Cameron Buchholtz, whose interviewing skills get better and better with each podcast. Here he's got pretty much a podcast exclusive with guest comedian Brody Stevens, who pulls back the curtain on his recent Twitter-perceived breakdown. • Ham Radio Also a second visit, this time from the Northwest's Brett Hamill in the form of a commercial for one of his show's mythological sponsors. (Hey! We have one of those, too!) • Plan X Network Here's a new-to-Succotash podcast. Not sure who these folks are or where they're from and I take 'em to task for it a little bit following their clip. I like to be able to give podcasters their due – most of us are slogging this out without a lot of recognition – but when your p'cast's homesite doesn't have much info on you (AND you sent us the clip yourself!), there's only so much we can say. • Pool Party Radio Hosted by Parker Arizona and Jason Frisbee (great names!), PPR is one of those free-wheeling discussion-style podcasts where folks generally shoot the shit about anything and everything. In this clip, they're talking movies and get into something I can appreciate - what I call the "pussification" of classic monsters in recent films. • FUHcast Their title stands for File Under Horrible and the hosts - Bill and Jim - toss around a number of topics that get their goats and their dander up. Even their goat's dander, occasionally. Out of Chicago, these guys channel their creativity in this clip into a sketch about Michael Jackson based recent news that surfaced regarding one of his brothers. (I don't mean to pick on these guys in particular but I hold the FUHcast up as an example of a show that could be made better simply by ramping up the audio quality - that goes for a lot of the programs out there. Nothing personal, guys - I appreciate what you're doing!) • We Hate Movies I pretty much completely mangle my mention of the four hosts' names - Andrew Jupin, Stephen Sajdak, Erik Szyszka and Chris Cabin (well, three out of four) - so apologies, gents. I love their take in this clip about the idea for a GOOD Star Wars-based TV series: The story of Lando Calrissian in a The Wire-style telling of the Cloud City story. (I'm not a squeamish guy, language-wise, and we do carry an Explicit warning on the podcast but I don't believe these fellows could cram more gratuitous uses of the word "fuck" into this clip...) As a kind of memorial to podcaster Adam Spiegelman's recently removed tonsils, we roll out three related offerings next... • Proudly Resents  Adam hosts his "Cult Movie Podcast" each episode and this clip is from a recent show featuring Crystal Angel, a rare creature, indeed - she's an avowed fan of Adam Sandler's Jack And Jill movie, which has not been kindly received. Guest Judith Benezra helps to gentle roast her. • Dream Tweet Spiegleman produces what's being billed as "The Game Show To Go", hosted by comedian Jonathan Corbett. I think this clip comes from a show that was produced in a Mini Cooper (slightly creepy) and features two contestants who are trying to guess which celebrity supplied one of a trio of tweets. The prize is five bucks. (I see a future on GSN...) • Luggage Tuesdays This is the first time Succotash features a possible podcast. Mike Spiegleman, Adam's brother and a San Francisco-based comic, has a blog entitled Luggage Tuesdays and his sibling is urging him to turn his writings into a podcast. Here's one of the test segments so we can all get a taste of what that might be like. • Burst O' Durst We round out Epi14 with a visit from our fave political wag Will Durst, who shines his wry light on the Herman Cain misfire. (If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area, don't miss Will's Big Fat Year End Kiss Off Comedy Show XVII -it's all over the place the last week of the year so Google it (click the title to link to the Yelp listing for the show on New Year's Eve in Alameda.) Okay, that's it! Go pass that Succotash! — Marc Hershon

Gentle Listeners! Check it out! Episode 46 in a Series of 1000 Podchats from your delightful ear-companions Ben Pobjie and Cam Smith! It is also our FIRST BIRTHDAY! Our first podcast was a year ago... TODAY! In honour of this special occasion, we have put together a clip show of some of the most memorable moments from this year of Gather Around Me. Warning! This clip show of memorable moments may contain traces of: Sacred cows we've slaughtered Music to soothe savage beasts Savage beasts to be soothed Parenthood Getting funky in the kitchen Enjoy! Subscribe via iTunes OR plug this RSS sucker into any other podcast program you care to.