Podcasts about spaceman spiff

Heute spreche ich mit meinem Freund Hannes Wittmer, seines Zeichens Musiker und früher bekannt unter seinem Stagenamen "Spaceman Spiff". Wir sprechen darüber, ob man den Musiker*innen- Beruf eigentlich auch mal grundsätzlich anders denken könnte.

Look, we were going to burn all record of this episode of this episode ever having existed, but then we decided to make like George Costanza and do the opposite. But instead of a job at the Yankees, we ended up with a very fun pop culture trivia challenge for Brennan, Chelsea, and Darren! We'll see how sharp their ears are with another round of Skip Intro'd TV themes, before really getting our antonym on with a quiz on pairs movies and TV show with opposite titles. We hope you hate it! (That means we hope you love it, cuz you know...opposite stuff.) NOTES ⚠️ Inline notes below may be truncated due to podcast feed character limits. Full notes are always on the episode page.

On this final episode of Section Six: Denver, Major Tom has moved on to his next assignment, back in space on the Sunbeam, to investigate what happened on his previous mission. But something is wrong...is there a glitterpuss imposter among them? Content Warning: This episode includes violence, body horror, infection, burns, and sexual themes. Listener discretion is advised. Stalk us: https://www.facebook.com/TheOddTroupe Send us a messenger pigeon: https://twitter.com/OddTroupe Theory craft with us: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheOddTroupe Come watch our live sessions: https://www.twitch.tv/oddtroupe Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4V9E9MkT2J Musical credits: Hiding Your Reality Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Limit 70 "Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" Cover art by Laura (@xalasarts) Edited by James Storyteller is James Chelle is Sam Rains Dr. Lumin is Ginger Minnie is Elf Blaze is Daniel J. Thrasher Major Tom is Matt H.

Takács Gábor blogger, a GABO Kiadó szerkesztője, a Zsoldos Péter-díj tanácsadó testületének egyik tagja és a Világok találkozása című beszélgetéssorozat társszervezője volt vendégünk. A rendkívül érdekes beszélgetés sok olyan témát érint, ami egy gondolkodó embert akkor is foglalkoztat, ha történetesen nem szokott science fictiont vagy fantasy-t olvasni. Gábor beszél arról is, hogy miért működik különösen jól a novella a spekulatív prózában, mire használja a francia hadsereg a science fiction-szerzőket, és melyik magyar klasszikus sci-fit hasonlítható egy Tarkovszkij-filmhez. Mindenképp olvassatok el egy könyvet vendégünk ajánlásai közül, a többi már magától kerül bele a kosaratokba:) És menjetek el október 17-én 15 órakor a Zsoldos-díj átadójára a Margó Irodalmi Fesztiválon.   Ezekről a könyvekről esik szó az adásban: Moskát Anita: Irha és bőr Sepsi László: Rossz beszéd Johanna Sinisalo: A Nap Magja (ford.: G. Bogár Edit) Szélesi Sándor: Az ellopott troll Markovics Botond (Brandon Hackett): Eldobható testek Veres Attila: A világ helyreállítása Susanna Clarke: Piranesi (Molnár Berta Eleonóra) Dan Simmons: Hyperion Dan Simmons: Hyperion bukása Frank Herbert: Dűne Zsoldos Péter: A Viking visszatér Zsoldos Péter: Távoli tűz Zsoldos Péter: Az utolsó kísértés Zsoldos Péter: A feladat Zsoldos Péter: A holtak nem vetnek árnyékot William Gibson: Neurománc-trilógia Arkady Martine: Birodalomnak nevezett emlék Emily St. John Mandel: Tizenegyes állomás Emily St. John Mandel: The Glass Hotel (a GABO 2022-ben hozza ki) Emily St. John Mandel: Sea of Tranquility (angolul 2022-ben jelenik meg)   Gábor Spaceman Spiff című blogját pedig itt tudjátok követni: https://acelpatkany.blogspot.com/.

Watch the Video https://ftb.bz/31VRead the Blog https://ftb.bz/31BPart of the startup fundraising process is pitching angel investors. But when you are putting together a pitch deck, it would be great to know what that audience wants to see. Rather than simply use my list, I reached out to a bunch of other angel investors to learn what they wanted. All of us wanted to see similar things.From that, I developed this list of nine things angels want to know before committing to a follow-up meeting or starting due diligence.Full disclosure: this is what we say we want, but might not reflect how we actually make decisions. Emotions and other subjective factors often weigh heavily in our considerations even though we like to think we are making purely logical choices.#1 Problem or NeedWe want to understand who your customer is and the problem or need your company addresses for them. Frame this as what the customer wants, vs. the idea you have. The problem is all about your customer’s world. Tell us about how much pain the lack of your solution is causing to this marketplace, or how eagerly they desire what you offer. If we are not familiar with this market, it helps if you can show that other thought leaders recognize the magnitude of the need.#2 Your SolutionHaving laid out your customer’s problem, what are you going to do about it?Describe your solution quickly and clearly. Addresses how your offering solves the problem you described.Don’t get bogged down in details. If you were pitching me the telegraph, I would want to know what it can do, but would I care much less about how it does it. Implementation and technology details are almost always better left for due diligence. We need to have a general understanding of what your thing is, but not at the level of detail you would use if you were selling it to us.At the end of this, I should be able to picture your customers using your solution to solve their problems.#3 Competitive landscapeThere is always some kind of competition out there. Somehow, your potential customers are making do without your product right now. Their alternative might not be another startup, but just some widely adopted improvised solution. I often see companies where that alternative is just spreadsheets, which work remarkably well for many things. Convince us that your offering will win in the market.A lot of competitor comparisons are just a list of features. Unless we are your target customer, we may not know if those are exciting features or not.Suppose you founded Spaceman Spiff’s Rockets. You might use this chart to show why you are better than Space X or NASA. The problem is, I am not in the market for rockets, so I have no idea if your customers will value those differences. Do they care that Spiff’s rocket has a “freem drive”, whatever that is? Is vertical landing a significant differentiator? Who needs a mertilizer beam, and will they pay more for it?In contrast, I can see why exploring the galaxy rather than just the near-earth orbits would be a big deal. I can imagine that vaporizing enemies might be desirable to your launch market of supervillains.Frame your comparisons in terms of why they are better for the customer, not in terms of features. It does not matter that you care about or are proud of them if they don’t motivate your customers.Show us how your solution is enough better than the incumbent solutions that users will switch. Switching is usually painful, so that is a high hurdle.#4 DefensibilityYour solution might be better than the competition right now, but how do you stay ahead once they see how awesome your product is and start copying it? Let us know about any barriers to entry that will prevent them from competing? Can you create a moat to protect your business from business marauders?For example, are there network effects that allow a first mover to grab enough of the market to block later entrants? Do you have some unfair advantage that can’t easily copy?Does the company have enforceable intellectual property?Strong intellectual property is much more than just having a patent; it needs to be one that competitors can’t easily circumvent and that you could plausibly enforce against likely infringers. Don’t lean on patents as your primary defense unless you know that they will stand up to scrutiny during due diligence. Otherwise, it makes you look naïve.#5 TeamMost angels put a lot of weight on the quality of the team. A common saying among startup investors is “bet on the jockey, not the horse.” Unfortunately, team slides are often the worst in a deck. They are just a list of names and photos, sometimes with corresponding companies or roles.This slide is your chance to sell us on your team. Why is this the group of people that will win, even if you have to pivot a few times first? If you have prior experience in your space, it means that you have intimate knowledge of the needs and complexities of the industry. That is important, tell us about it. Also, highlight any team members that have a track record of success in leadership positions in other startups.Highlight all your team’s outstanding skills: technical, human, leadership, and communications.Some things about the team can be an explicit part of your pitch, but others will only come out in interactions and conversations. We are observing and judging your listening skills, coachability, and humility as we interact. Coachability matters a lot to most of us because we want to stay involved in helping you.Through your presentation style, angels want to see that you exhibit focus, high energy, and enthusiasm for your company while being flexible and adaptable in the face of challenges.In your deck, your presentation style, and all other interaction, make sure these qualities shine through.#6 Business PlanWe need to see a business plan, but we don’t want a formal MBA style written plan. We need to understand your strategy and tactics for your business to succeed.How are you going to make money? Maybe not right away but eventually.How are you going to get into the market? What is your marketing and channel strategy? Avoid just a list of the obvious: social media, keyword ads, word of mouth, pr, etc. Everyone says that. Demonstrate that you have thought about this, have some insight, and maybe have done some tests already. We are looking for any glaring holes or unwarranted assumptions in your plans that would make us say “no.”Show that the opportunity is big enough for angel and VC investment? In a past blog, I talked about why we need the possibility of at least 20x returns.When you talk about the size of the market, I want to know about the size of your portion of the market, not the whole thing. If you sell seatbelts, don’t quote me the size of the entire auto industry.We need to see some financial projections. I also did a blog on how to create appropriate forecasts for early-stage startups. They need to show us your cash requirements and projected future funding rounds. We worry about dilution in later funding rounds if you need a lot more money, and possibly running out of money if those rounds are late. If you say nothing, we will assume the worst.Finally, do you have a grand strategy for the long term? Where is the company going in several years once you own the initial market?#7 ProgressWhat have you achieved so far? Do you have a concept, prototype, MVP, or full product? We need to know what actually exists right now before this funding.Can you demonstrate customer traction and interest? Do you have sales, paid or un-paid pilots, testimonials, or surveys? Your valuation depends on the maturity of the company and the tangible and intangible assets you have created.From that starting point, tell us the immediate next steps?#8 The DealYou are pitching us because you are looking for investment in your company. Don’t be coy about it. You must be very clear and concise in describing the deal on the table, or honest about the lack of current terms. We need to know:· How much are you raising in this round?· What is it that are we buying? Preferred stock, Note, SAFE?· At what valuation or conversion cap?· What will this cash be used for?We want to know how much you have raised in previous rounds, and what you have committed on this one.If you have any well-respected lead or key investors, be sure to mention it? Investors can be sheep and like to follow a trusted leader.#9 Exit StrategyFinally, we need to understand how we will make money on this investment. Typically we get paid when your company is acquired (most often) or goes public (rarely). Therefore we want to know if this an active space for acquisitions. Do you already know of companies that are likely to be interested in you? If so, do you already have strategic relationships with any of them? What are common multiples for acquisitions in the space for companies like yours?If we get paid in some other way, make that crystal clear. I see this most often in real estate investments where the company makes regular payments starting. Otherwise, non-standard payouts are usually a turn-off. Angel investments are risky enough without introducing unnecessary uncertainty and doubt.On to due diligenceWhile it is always possible that any individual investors will have some hot button issue not on this list, if your pitch delivers on all of these nine areas, you have a strong chance of getting that next meeting and potentially getting funding.

Watch the Video https://ftb.bz/31VRead the Blog https://ftb.bz/31BPart of the startup fundraising process is pitching angel investors. But when you are putting together a pitch deck, it would be great to know what that audience wants to see. Rather than simply use my list, I reached out to a bunch of other angel investors to learn what they wanted. All of us wanted to see similar things.From that, I developed this list of nine things angels want to know before committing to a follow-up meeting or starting due diligence.Full disclosure: this is what we say we want, but might not reflect how we actually make decisions. Emotions and other subjective factors often weigh heavily in our considerations even though we like to think we are making purely logical choices.#1 Problem or NeedWe want to understand who your customer is and the problem or need your company addresses for them. Frame this as what the customer wants, vs. the idea you have. The problem is all about your customer's world. Tell us about how much pain the lack of your solution is causing to this marketplace, or how eagerly they desire what you offer. If we are not familiar with this market, it helps if you can show that other thought leaders recognize the magnitude of the need.#2 Your SolutionHaving laid out your customer's problem, what are you going to do about it?Describe your solution quickly and clearly. Addresses how your offering solves the problem you described.Don't get bogged down in details. If you were pitching me the telegraph, I would want to know what it can do, but would I care much less about how it does it. Implementation and technology details are almost always better left for due diligence. We need to have a general understanding of what your thing is, but not at the level of detail you would use if you were selling it to us.At the end of this, I should be able to picture your customers using your solution to solve their problems.#3 Competitive landscapeThere is always some kind of competition out there. Somehow, your potential customers are making do without your product right now. Their alternative might not be another startup, but just some widely adopted improvised solution. I often see companies where that alternative is just spreadsheets, which work remarkably well for many things. Convince us that your offering will win in the market.A lot of competitor comparisons are just a list of features. Unless we are your target customer, we may not know if those are exciting features or not.Suppose you founded Spaceman Spiff's Rockets. You might use this chart to show why you are better than Space X or NASA. The problem is, I am not in the market for rockets, so I have no idea if your customers will value those differences. Do they care that Spiff's rocket has a “freem drive”, whatever that is? Is vertical landing a significant differentiator? Who needs a mertilizer beam, and will they pay more for it?In contrast, I can see why exploring the galaxy rather than just the near-earth orbits would be a big deal. I can imagine that vaporizing enemies might be desirable to your launch market of supervillains.Frame your comparisons in terms of why they are better for the customer, not in terms of features. It does not matter that you care about or are proud of them if they don't motivate your customers.Show us how your solution is enough better than the incumbent solutions that users will switch. Switching is usually painful, so that is a high hurdle.#4 DefensibilityYour solution might be better than the competition right now, but how do you stay ahead once they see how awesome your product is and start copying it? Let us know about any barriers to entry that will prevent them from competing? Can you create a moat to protect your business from business marauders?For example, are there network effects that allow a first mover to grab enough of the market to block later entrants? Do you have some unfair advantage that can't easily copy?Does the company have enforceable intellectual property?Strong intellectual property is much more than just having a patent; it needs to be one that competitors can't easily circumvent and that you could plausibly enforce against likely infringers. Don't lean on patents as your primary defense unless you know that they will stand up to scrutiny during due diligence. Otherwise, it makes you look naïve.#5 TeamMost angels put a lot of weight on the quality of the team. A common saying among startup investors is “bet on the jockey, not the horse.” Unfortunately, team slides are often the worst in a deck. They are just a list of names and photos, sometimes with corresponding companies or roles.This slide is your chance to sell us on your team. Why is this the group of people that will win, even if you have to pivot a few times first? If you have prior experience in your space, it means that you have intimate knowledge of the needs and complexities of the industry. That is important, tell us about it. Also, highlight any team members that have a track record of success in leadership positions in other startups.Highlight all your team's outstanding skills: technical, human, leadership, and communications.Some things about the team can be an explicit part of your pitch, but others will only come out in interactions and conversations. We are observing and judging your listening skills, coachability, and humility as we interact. Coachability matters a lot to most of us because we want to stay involved in helping you.Through your presentation style, angels want to see that you exhibit focus, high energy, and enthusiasm for your company while being flexible and adaptable in the face of challenges.In your deck, your presentation style, and all other interaction, make sure these qualities shine through.#6 Business PlanWe need to see a business plan, but we don't want a formal MBA style written plan. We need to understand your strategy and tactics for your business to succeed.How are you going to make money? Maybe not right away but eventually.How are you going to get into the market? What is your marketing and channel strategy? Avoid just a list of the obvious: social media, keyword ads, word of mouth, pr, etc. Everyone says that. Demonstrate that you have thought about this, have some insight, and maybe have done some tests already. We are looking for any glaring holes or unwarranted assumptions in your plans that would make us say “no.”Show that the opportunity is big enough for angel and VC investment? In a past blog, I talked about why we need the possibility of at least 20x returns.When you talk about the size of the market, I want to know about the size of your portion of the market, not the whole thing. If you sell seatbelts, don't quote me the size of the entire auto industry.We need to see some financial projections. I also did a blog on how to create appropriate forecasts for early-stage startups. They need to show us your cash requirements and projected future funding rounds. We worry about dilution in later funding rounds if you need a lot more money, and possibly running out of money if those rounds are late. If you say nothing, we will assume the worst.Finally, do you have a grand strategy for the long term? Where is the company going in several years once you own the initial market?#7 ProgressWhat have you achieved so far? Do you have a concept, prototype, MVP, or full product? We need to know what actually exists right now before this funding.Can you demonstrate customer traction and interest? Do you have sales, paid or un-paid pilots, testimonials, or surveys? Your valuation depends on the maturity of the company and the tangible and intangible assets you have created.From that starting point, tell us the immediate next steps?#8 The DealYou are pitching us because you are looking for investment in your company. Don't be coy about it. You must be very clear and concise in describing the deal on the table, or honest about the lack of current terms. We need to know:· How much are you raising in this round?· What is it that are we buying? Preferred stock, Note, SAFE?· At what valuation or conversion cap?· What will this cash be used for?We want to know how much you have raised in previous rounds, and what you have committed on this one.If you have any well-respected lead or key investors, be sure to mention it? Investors can be sheep and like to follow a trusted leader.#9 Exit StrategyFinally, we need to understand how we will make money on this investment. Typically we get paid when your company is acquired (most often) or goes public (rarely). Therefore we want to know if this an active space for acquisitions. Do you already know of companies that are likely to be interested in you? If so, do you already have strategic relationships with any of them? What are common multiples for acquisitions in the space for companies like yours?If we get paid in some other way, make that crystal clear. I see this most often in real estate investments where the company makes regular payments starting. Otherwise, non-standard payouts are usually a turn-off. Angel investments are risky enough without introducing unnecessary uncertainty and doubt.On to due diligenceWhile it is always possible that any individual investors will have some hot button issue not on this list, if your pitch delivers on all of these nine areas, you have a strong chance of getting that next meeting and potentially getting funding.

In der dritten Folge haben wir Hannes Wittmer (fka Spaceman Spiff) zu Gast und reden über sein Projekt, Geld, die Musikindustrie und Musik als Beruf. Mit dabei sind Hannah Benedum (Booking) und Tilman Gottfried Zick (Gesang&Gitarre). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tigeryouth/message

In diesem Podcast treffen die beiden Songwriter und Musiker Marcus Wiebusch (bekannt als Kopf der Hamburger Band Kettcar) und Hannes Wittmer (ehemals bekannt als Spaceman Spiff) aufeinander und sprechen über das Politisch-Sein als Musiker in turbulenten Zeiten wie diesen. Es geht unter anderem um Unterschiede zwischen den 90er Jahren und heute, die eigene Ratlosigkeit, die Suche nach Gegennarrativen und den Umgang mit Themen, die eigentlich zu komplex sind um sie mal eben in einen Song verpacken zu können.

Father Son Fantasy Football Podcast, Episode 124: Justin (@JustinFSFF) and Jeremy Schwob (@Jerschwob) go over some of the upcoming rookies before their NFL combine testing. They go over the top prospects of the class and more. Follow the podcast Twitter: @FatherSonFF Check out Jared's new podcast the, Dynasty Self Help Podcast (@Dynastyselfhelp)   CeeDee Lamb vs Jerry Jeudy debate. Jalen Reagor's stock ready for liftoff after impressive weigh-in.  Tee Higgins knows size matters. Laviska Shenault is tantalizing but there are some concerns? Should you be actively trying to acquire more 2020 picks? Bryan Edwards, a sad sequence of events...but there's hope? Sleeper WRs to keep an eye out for. Jonathan Taylor vs D'Andre Swift, who is alpha? Cam Akers could be interesting? Clyde Edwards-Helaire is a trap?? Sleeper RBs and dietician talks. Dynasty buys and sells.   We are proud to announce we have partnered with ThriveFantasy! Use promo code: FSFF and get $10 when you deposit $10! That's code: FSFF bit.ly/ThriveFantasy Affiliated w/ The Quant Edge: Edge up on other DFS competitors. Code FSFF at checkout for discount. http://www.thequantedge.com/registration/

Brian O'Morrow, Boise State University's Senior Director of MBA Programs for Working Professionals, drops by the stately Podcast Studio to talk about preparing students for small business ownership and administration, building a Hotel in McCall, playing CS Go online, Spaceman Spiff, Nanooks and Cats.

Spaceman Spiff is at it again! Space Battles! Ray blasts! Planets! Zounds! Returning guest Sean German (5 Minutes of Mime, Groundhog Day Minute, Spinal Tap Minute) joins Nathan to talk about the best comic strip to come out on Dec 15th, 1985. That's right - it's Calvin and Hobbes.

Hannes Wittmer alias Spaceman Spiff erzählt, wieso er sein nächstes Album kostenlos zur Verfügung stellt, wieso das eine klare Positionierung gegen die Musikindustrie ist und gewährt uns Einblick in seine sehr inspirierenden Gedanken gegenüber dem Kapitalismus. Außerdem erzählt er ein allerletztes Mal, woher der Name Spaceman Spiff kommt und wieso er diesen nun ablegt. Die Unterhaltung spiegelt in vielerlei Hinsicht die Musik von Hannes wieder, so sind die Themen zwar ernst, aber er schafft es trotzdem sie immer wieder auf charmante und lustige Weise auf den Punkt zu bringen.

On this Sunday edition of Calvin and Hobbescast, Sean German (Five Minutes of Mime, Spinal Tap Minute) joins us to speculate about what goes on in the teacher's lounge and to help figure out the origins of Spaceman Spiff's sci-fi vocabulary.

Nevin Martell is a devout fan of the old comic strip Calvin and Hobbes, created by Bill Watterson. And who isn’t? Owning a complete edition of the published strips wasn’t enough; he wanted to know more about Watterson, to talk with him and the people who knew and admired him and write a book about what made the man fly as high as Spaceman Spiff. He went out seeking Calvin. Watterson, however, had other ideas.

Das Leben ist kein Ponyhof! Aljoscha und Matt begrüßen Comic-Zeichnerin Sarah Burrini im Oberstübchen! In ihrem Webcomic “Das Leben ist kein Ponyhof” lebt Sarah mit fiktiven Mitbewohnern El Pilzo dem Pilz, Ngumbe dem Elefanten und Butterblume dem Pony zusammen. Kein Wunder, dass sie auch mit Matt und Aljoscha bestens zurechtkommt. Sarah Burrini: Comic-Artist! Sarah erzählt spannende Geschichten aus dem Leben als Comic-Zeichnerin und Autorin! Aljoscha wird von einem Clown gedisst! Und Matt hat einen Lupo-Fetisch! Doch hört selbst! Gesellt euch zu uns und diskutiert mit uns hier und auf Twitter: @AljoschaJelinek @MattKempke Musik: Anne Meyer zu Bergsten [Download Podcast] Überblick: 01:45 DIE W-FRAGEN mit Sarah Burrini 06:55 Intermezzo: Aljoschas traumatische Clown-Geschichte 09:15 W-Fragen Teil 2 Plus Dylan Dog und ein Intro für italienische Comic-Kultur 15:00 LTBs For Life, Dawg! 17:55 Was waren die frühen Einflüsse auf Sarah? 19:45 Muss man Comics lesen lernen? 24:00 Burrini in den USA und ihr Praktikum im Comic-Studio 29:00 Was hat Sarah von den amerikanischen Comic-Profis gelernt? 33:00 Warum eigentlich ein Ponyhof? Sarahs kreative Erweckung 35:00 Sarahs Rat an Künstler: Scheißt auf Perfektionismus – Macht Fehler! 40:30 Wie evalu..wie eva…wie geht Sarah mit Kritik um? 43:30 Wie geht „man“ mit schlechter Kritik um? Und wie nicht…(Matt googelt ;)) 53:00 Der Gabriel Burns Downfall 58:00 GEHEIMTIPP: Jon Ronson – So you've been publicly shamed 60:00 Diesmal im MEINUNGSMIXXER: Sybille Berg vom Spiegel 65:00 GEHEIMTIPP: Jon Ronson und Giorgio Cavazzano 68:00 Sarah heilt Matt von seinem Lupo-Fetisch 73:40 GEHEIMTIPP: Strangers in Paradise 76:00 WERKSCHAU: Calvin undHobbes 78:00 WELTPREMIERE: Eine Podcast-Comic-Lesung von Spaceman Spiff!!! (Comic vom 10. Nov. 1986) 85:00 Warum ist Calvin und Hobbes so brillant? 100:00 TOOLBOX: Sarahs Techniken mit Pointen, Ironie und Übertreibung. 104:00 Abwerten von anderen Menschen im Comic. Net so gut. 113:00 Erfahrt was Sarah Mega auf denSack geht!!! 115:00 Matt Rant Incoming…3..2…1…geht in Deckung 117:00 Auf Wiedersehen, Sarah * Schnief*

In this episode, Josh is back to explore the imaginative world of Calvin's advertures as Spaceman Spiff, We talk about the important of problem solving and allowing children to function in creative spaces. 

When you're 11 years old, there's no money like babysitting money, especially when you're babysitting as a favor to the beautiful Patti Mayonnaise. That's how Doug Funnie finds himself at a neighbor's house, watching their hyperactive and verbose six-year-old, Calvin. However, Calvin's parents are barely out the door before Calvin dons the mantle of Spaceman Spiff and starts firing his zorcher at Doug! Fortunately, Doug, no stranger to the ways of make-believe himself, quickly assumes his Quailman persona, and the battle is joined. In this battle of imaginary characters, will Smash Adams's rocket shoes prove a match for Stupendous Man's giant school-destroying magnifying glass? Is Tracer Bullet's gun faster than Race Canyon's whip? What dark and shocking secrets about Meganbob's childhood will be revealed? And just how long can Kit crack herself up for when she introduces a particularly imaginative Lightning Round?

Commander Chris Hadfield tells Michael how he recorded Space Oddity for Songs from a Tin Can amid the whir of the International Space Station and if teen hormones drove him to learn guitar. Chicago leads the nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We’ve got the voting link for you to fix this obvious mistake. And Erhmagherd! The girl behind the famous goosebumps meme speaks to Vanity Fair about the viral sensation. Plus — how you can join us live on location, win a pair of headphones from Parrot — and why your smartphone isn’t to blame for your sleepless nights. The post Spaceman Spiff appeared first on The Geeks and Beats Podcast with Alan Cross and Michael Hainsworth.

Remember the excitement of reading the newspaper funnies every morning before school or first thing Sunday morning? No? Well Geek Salad sure does! And while comic strips really aren't that...well, funny, anymore, Andy, Mike G., and Adam remember the good, the not so good, and the Hall of "Meh!" including "Calvin & Hobbes," "Bloom County," "The Far Side," "Peanuts," and the horror that is "Family Circus! Then hang out for a new Trailer Park where the Geeks discuss the new trailer for "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter," and a Stupid Stupid where the pros...nay, cons of the American "Sherlock" are discussed. Finally, the lads discuss their outing to see "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D" in Salad Shills! Geek Salad is available at www.geeksalad.podbean.com, or can be subscribed to at the iTunes store by using keyword “geek salad.” Geek Salad is also part of the Stitcher family. Download the app for your Android, iPhone, or Blackberry at www.stitcher.com! Contact Geek Salad at geeksalad@yahoo.com. Geek Salad is also available on Facebook under the group heading “Geek Salad Podcast.” Please subscribe to their Twitter feed: @geeksaladradio Geek Salad is intended for adult listeners and contains coarse language and profanity. Listener discretion is advised.