Podcasts about velvet fog

These children of showbiz legends are ensuring that their fathers' memories and legacies live on. We speak with James Tormé and Melissa Tormé-March about their Velvet Fog of a dad, Mel Tormé, as we approach the 80th anniversary of his incomparable contribution to the holiday music canon, 'The Christmas Song'. Then Joel Brokaw joins us. His new book 'Driving Marilyn: The Life and Times of Legendary Hollywood Agent Norman Brokaw' chronicles the history of William Morris star-maker, Norman Brokaw, known to Joel as Dad.Melissa and James share their enthusiasm for Oy! To the World Christmas with a Twist, a new musical playing this month at North Hollywood's El Portal Theatre, which features their father's music alongside a hit list of Christmas classics composed by Jewish-American songwriters. James and Melissa take us back to the sweltering July day in 1945 when their Dad and Bob Wells attempted to beat the heat with wintery lyrics and remained sweaty but created magic by conjuring “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…”They rushed the song over to Nat King Cole who was in at a few bars and proudly led a parade of 80,064 recorded covers, including James' own version! The Torme kids share their Torme Christmas memories which include their dad and contraband Christmas movies!Then Joel shares his family's history as a Ukrainian vaudeville acrobatic act that segued into the agency business when his Uncle, Johnny Hyde became VP of William Morris, discovered Marilyn Monroe and took on his young nephew, Norman to drive and accompany Marilyn to events.Starting in the mailroom, Norman worked his way up to CEO.  We hear about his working relationships with Marilyn Monroe, Kim Novak, Colonel Tom Parker, Dick Van Dyke, Gerald Ford, Mark Spitz, Barry Gordy and so many other greats.Joel talks about his complicated history with a father whose clients received his primary caregiving. Joel grew up with TV stars spending weekends by his pool, monopolizing his Dad's attention.But what were the qualities that made Norman so affective as a talent mentor? We learn the magic ingredients and hear how Norman took the new fangled TV department and made history with Loretta Young, Barbara Stanwyck, Dick Van Dyke and Andy Griffith.  Joel also talks about Norman's relationship with Bill Cosby and how his father's dementia buffered him from the horrors of Cosby's crimes. And, finally, what was the fate of Norman's sacred, secret keeping Rolodex?Plus, this week Weezy recommends Nutcrackers on Hulu and Fritz is all about Thelma, now in theaters and on streaming platforms.Path Points of Interest:Oy! To The WorldJames Tormé James Tormé on YouTubeJames Tormé  on XThe Christmas Song by James Tormé James Tormé at Kookaburra on 12/21Joel BrokawDriving Marilyn by Joel BrokawNorman Brokaw on WikiNutcrackers on HuluThelma - Streaming in Most Places  

Does holding a toke in your lungs make you higher? Who is the great Willy Nelson urging to vote “yes”? Which political party is more anti-legalization? Who is known as the Velvet Fog? Hosts Queenie and TT provide answers to these questions with much joyful musing. Listen. Learn. Laugh. Our Closet Disco Queen Pot-Cast deals with legal adult cannabis use and is intended for entertainment purposes only for those 21 and older Visit our Closet Disco Queen Pot-Cast merch store!Find us on Facebook and Green Coast RadioSound from Zapsplat.com, https://quicksounds.com, 101soundboards.com #ToneTransfer

Today on part two of our encore episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast, we continue our conversation with guests Daisy Torme and James Torme. And that can only mean one thing: more great stories about growing up the children of The Velvet Fog, Mel Torme, one of the greatest voices in all Jazz history. We speak to Daisy and James not only about their father but also their mother, actress Janette Scott. Terrific stories abound. We hear about spending the Summer in Los Angeles with their dad, a bonkers story about how their parents met and there's a heart-warming/hear breaking story about leaving their dad at the airport and returning home to England. Speaking of England, we learn more about their childhood as both their mother and grandmother Dame Thora Hild were nothing short of national figures in the U.K. I mean really, doesn't everyone's mother have an annual film festival in their honor or is namedropped in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Isn't everyone's grandmother a three-time BAFTA winner? But what makes this episode so terrific in our view is how enthusiastic Daisy and James were to talk about their parents and how much love and affection they exuded in doing so. This is the Rarified Heir Podcast. Everyone has a story. Take a listen.  

Today on another encore edition of the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking with Daisy Torme and James Torme, the children of singer/musician Mel Torme actress Janette Scott. This episode was a true pleasure to record as not only were there terrific Mel & Janette stories but also some great stories about out host, Josh's dad as well. You see Mel and Martin Mills were buddies from as far back as the fifties who were runnin' young guns in the entertainment business in New York during the Eisenhower administration. They formed strong bonds in their youth and it extended into old age…with some more-than-occasional bouts of silence for some misperceived slight or two. In a sense, our conversation was a familial one as it felt like the next generation was reliving their parents together with stories about everything from photography to chocolate, from childish pranks to hanging with Buddy Rich and Sammy Davis Jr and much more. We talk “The Christmas Song”, Mountain Dew, Night Court & even a little known movie of Mel's “Challenge to Survive” with William Shatner. What began as a Twitter message to Daisy became a lunch, then another lunch and soon it became a full-blown Rarified Heir Podcast episode. So take a moment, set your internal clock back and let's take listen to Daisy and James Torme talk about their father, The Velvet Fog, Mel Torme. Lucky for you that this is only part one! Part two is next week! Everyone has a story.

This show is made possible by donations from listeners like you. If you enjoy what you hear, please consider donating at https://www.patreon.com/dragonmere ! Join wastedmemory and me on a cheesy escapade in this episode of CORNDOWN, where we explore the art of making cheese and the curious world of computer-related mishaps. Delve into the whimsical realm of ingredient permissions, check-up calls, and the mysterious taste of bathroom water. With contributions from BreadSandwich, SPLink, Lux, and more, this episode promises a mix of humor and peculiarities. Tune in for a journey through the unexpected twists and turns of making cheese and navigating the intricacies of computer errors. brought to you by rogueserver.com

What a great way to start 2023! Our dealer Ben has some choice platters for our addict Pat. He's in a dire need of a fix. A few bad jokes, some questionable segues and silly banter are all telltale signs that he needs some vinyl stat! Northern Soul, 60s Garage, Mad Mike oldies and a rare track of the Velvet Fog himself are featured.

Fall is in the air on this episode of Gardening Simplified! Rick and Stacey talk about bioluminescent mushrooms, marram grass (Ammophila breviligulata), and also define the word “peduncle.” We talk about The Velvet Fog smokebush, a plant normally known for its summer display that also boasts excellent fall color. Rick and Stacey answer listener questions about apples, pruning butterfly bush, and rose of Sharon seed pods. Finally, in branching news, we talk about sorghum replacing corn in mazes, a Palestinian farmer's discovery of an ancient mosaic as he planted a tree, and King Charles III's new perfume.

Features vintage music from Mel Torme with Artie Shaw, Randy Brooks, Hal McIntyre and more.  Ronnaldo also plays a classic Boogie Woogie recording from Will Bradley. Consider supporting The Big Band and Swing Podcast by becoming a Hepcat.  Learn more at SupportSwing.com. * All music in this podcast are Creative Commons.  Artists are credited within the podcast.

Today on the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to family. Our guests this week are Daisy Torme and James Torme, the children of legendary singer (and musician and songwriter and arranger and author et all) Mel Torme, aka The Velvet Fog.) This is a special episode because of how it began – with a message over Twitter that reconnected our host Josh Mills with Daisy and James after losing touch a long time ago. You see, Josh's dad, music publisher and later photographer Martin Mills was one quarter of a four-headed hydra of best friends that included Mel Torme, perhaps the greatest drummer of all-time, Buddy Rich and iconic entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. They were four friends who lived life in the fast lane after the end of WWII in New York and then in Los Angeles when each was breaking big in their field. In fact, you can read all about it in the Sammy Davis Jr. biography Yes I can. This is the first of a two part episode because frankly, we talked a lot. It had been a long time. We talked about Mel's roots on the South Side of Chicago, his love of movies, the story behind writing one of the biggest holiday tunes of all-time “The Christmas Song,” his Mountain Dew commercials in the 80s, how he missed out on a secret code name, a little-known TV movie produced by William Shatner called “Challenge to Survive” with Mel as a mountain man, Mel and the Mel-Tones and much more. It's a lot of silly, fun, outrageous talk on part one of our conversation with Daisy Torme and James Torme and it's all right here on the Rarified Heir Podcast.  

Hello hello hello and merry Christmas from the groovin' with the tunes of Rube Tubin and the Rondonnas Better Each Day toy shop. It's a jolly little shop where each Christmas I write a new song for the occasion. It's a time when I compare my music to the classics like the number one selling single of all time, White Christmas. If that doesn't humble your inner Irving Berlin I don't know what will. Or, Little Drummer Boy by Tacoma born Bing Crosby. Coincidentally, I was reflecting back on chestnuts roasting on an open fire. The Christmas Song co-written and originally sung by Mel Torme. Then, down the internet it came with a clatter. I clicked on my mouse to see what was the matter. An email from a promotion manager with a new song. Written and performed by the son of the Velvet Fog himself Mel Torme, Steve March-Torme has a new holiday song for you. Steve is the son of legendary singer-songwriter Mel Torme and the stepson of well-known actor/comedian Hal March. He is a talented entertainer in his own right.  Since the late 1970s, he has been a successful singer, entertainer, recording artist, TV & radio host and has toured extensively worldwide to an ever-growing fan base. Steve has written a brand new, original Christmas song entitled I Remember Christmastime.  It's a beautiful, nostalgic, sentimental salute to fond remembrances of the Christmas season. Support this podcast

Hello hello hello and merry Christmas from the groovin' with the tunes of Rube Tubin and the Rondonnas Better Each Day toy shop. It's a jolly little shop where each Christmas I write a new song for the occasion. It's a time when I compare my music to the classics like the number one selling single of all time, White Christmas. If that doesn't humble your inner Irving Berlin I don't know what will. Or, Little Drummer Boy by Tacoma born Bing Crosby. Coincidentally, I was reflecting back on chestnuts roasting on an open fire. The Christmas Song co-written and originally sung by Mel Torme. Then, down the internet it came with a clatter. I clicked on my mouse to see what was the matter. An email from a promotion manager with a new song. Written and performed by the son of the Velvet Fog himself Mel Torme, Steve March-Torme has a new holiday song for you. Steve is the son of legendary singer-songwriter Mel Torme and the stepson of well-known actor/comedian Hal March. He is a talented entertainer in his own right.  Since the late 1970s, he has been a successful singer, entertainer, recording artist, TV & radio host and has toured extensively worldwide to an ever-growing fan base. Steve has written a brand new, original Christmas song entitled I Remember Christmastime.  It's a beautiful, nostalgic, sentimental salute to fond remembrances of the Christmas season. Support this podcast

Does this song help put you in the Christmas spirit? That song was written by Mel Torme. He was born and raised in Chicago. He first sang in public and at age 4, wrote his first song at age 13, and was an actor in a radio show by his teens. From the 1940s through the 1990s, Mel Torme established himself as one of America's favorite and most popular singers, songwriters, and the Rangers. He acquired a nickname: The Velvet Fog. In 1988, when he wrote his autobiography, he actually called o. Ot Wasn't All Velvet. And that's what I met him.

What's up, dudes? Remember “Night Court”? Chris and Kris from Christmas Time in the City podcast do! They picked a great one to talk about! It's next level bonkers! Could it really be that the central plot  is that real magic exists and Harry is in love with a witch? Yep! Is there a costume party? Of course! There's even a nosy reporter! It's got it all, especially the Velvet Fog! So put on your spookiest costume, create a chandelier out of thin air, and dig this episode!

Club Unity offers the most user-friendly tee time management platform in golf. On this episode of The Wednesday Match Play presented by MemberText Roger gives us an overview of Club Unity, talks about Offcourse Golf, chats about The Engaged Club Podcast and promotes the Club Innovation Conference coming in January 2022. He also talks about empowerment and Velvet Fog, an unfiltered wheat beer he's tried. This was such a fun conversation and an honor having Roger on this show. Let's tee off.

Dimitri and Khalid dive deep into the history of alternative media pioneer KPFA/Pacifica Radio, the anarcho-pacifist subliminal jihad of Pacifica founder/Phillips oil heir Lewis Hill, ubiquitous Theosophical influences, Betty Ford-Aquino's literary program and murky presence on the Pacifica Board, MK mystic Alan Watts, Pauline Kael, Betty Ford-Aquino's role in popularizing “Doctor Zhivago” and “Howl”, Ginsberg's MK-Ultra scientist cousin Oscar Janiger, Dwight MacDonald's homicidal obsession with “Stalinoids”, getting massive financial support from the CIA Yale bluebloods running the Ford Foundation, and various influences on/synchronicities with today's “alternative” left-wing podcast landscape. For access to full-length premium episodes and the SJ Grotto of Truth Discord, subscribe to the Al-Wara' Frequency at patreon.com/subliminaljihad.

Dimitri and Khalid dive deep into the history of alternative media pioneer KPFA/Pacifica Radio, the anarcho-pacifist subliminal jihad of Pacifica founder/Phillips oil heir Lewis Hill, ubiquitous Theosophical influences, Betty Ford-Aquino’s literary program and murky presence on the Pacifica Board, MK mystic Alan Watts, Pauline Kael, Betty Ford-Aquino’s role in popularizing “Doctor Zhivago” and “Howl”, Ginsberg’s MK-Ultra scientist cousin Oscar Janiger, Dwight MacDonald’s homicidal obsession with “Stalinoids”, getting massive financial support from the CIA Yale bluebloods running the Ford Foundation, and various influences on/synchronicities with today’s “alternative” left-wing podcast landscape. For access to full-length premium episodes and the SJ Grotto of Truth Discord, subscribe to the Al-Wara’ Frequency at patreon.com/subliminaljihad.

One of the smoothest voices ever to entertain millions of people. Known professionally as "The Velvet Fog" he brought Jazz into another level. He began his career in the 1940's and was active until 1996.  Dave Brubeck and his "Trio" revolutionized the sound of modern Jazz. Grady L. revolutionized Jailhouse Radio. You can be the judge. Enjoy! 

As pretty much everyone noticed, the First Coast was covered in fog this week, and at times, things got pretty creepy.  The guys talked about it…well, Capt. Kevin and Capt. Kirk talked about it.  Jeff was dealing with some velvet fog of his own – he was recovering from a cold, and boy, did he sound funny. The good news was that turkey season is now officially underway.  Jeff shared his story about bagging his first of the season, and Kirk shared his story of, well, almost bagging his first.  But don't be fooled – the story is fantastic, even though it didn't end with a gobbler getting folded up. One important note: not saying this episode was built to go sideways, but when Kirk brings in the best rum cake ever baked…

The non-violent overthrow of Czechoslovakia's communist government in 1999 was called the Velvet Revolution; growing up in St. Louis, the preferred ice cream of my youth was called Velvet Freeze; and the late crooner Mel Torme was called the Velvet Fog (or to those who weren't fans, the Velvet Frog.) But to me the most deserving object of the designation "velvet" is red velvet cake -- a rich relative of devil's food cake only with a distinctive red color and frosted with white icing for contrast. Red velvet cake was all the rage years ago, but its popularity has faded since the 1970s amid safety concerns about the red food coloring in use back then to tint the cake. Perhaps it's time to bring red velvet cake back. Today's red food coloring is perfectly safe and after all, the cake is a uniquely American invention. We'll probably never know who the first person was to create a red velvet cake. The recipe is what culinary professionals call a "grass roots" recipe, meaning it's the sort

The greatest diss track ever recorded, the 60s version of the Masked Singer, inspiration by the Velvet Fog, and a successful torch passing. You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch, covered by Aimee Mann, and by Pentatonix. You'll have to listen to the episode to learn the original artist, because there's a story there. Outro music is Sixteen Tons, by Tennessee Ernie Ford.

REMEMBERING NAMES AND NICKNAMES as we recall real names, show biz names, tag-names and more. Lots of name-calling this time as we bring to mind records and recollections of The Voice, The Groaner, The Schnozz, Old Ski Nose, The Velvet Fog, and more!

"George's new basketball teammate brings him into a new business deal." -Original Air Date: 3/16/1995- This week we're talking about The Jimmy, the "fellas, is it gay" meme, Penthouse Magazine and the VELVET FOG! Also, in terms of the purpose of this show, this may actually be the single WORST episode of Seinfeld EVER! This is No Hugging, No Learning, the show about one thing...watching Seinfeld for the first time. Get a FREE No Hugging, No Learning sticker by giving us a 5 star rating and a written review on Apple Podcasts! Just be sure to send us your address! Email us: nohuggingnolearningshow@gmail.com Follow us: @nohugging on Twitter Music: Kevin Bewersdorf - "The Last Seinfeld"

This episode we sit down with one of the longest standing team members at Wild Rose, the head brewer at the AF23 taproom, Mark Kerrigan. As a 15 year veteran and employee #6, Mark has a lot of insight into how the brewery has evolved and gives us an inside look at what’s changed during that time at the brewery and in Calgary’s beer scene at large. Mark’s career in the beer industry started in London Ontario on the packaging line for Labatt’s as a summer job. After finishing up his degree Mark tossed in a resume and was asked to come learn how to brew. Mark would later meet his wife, a Calgarian, on a trip to Europe and follow her back to Calgary. At the time there wasn’t much for breweries to work at, but Wild Rose would make him a job offer over the phone and in the decade and a half since then Mark has been able to watch the brewery and the team grow. In those 15 years a lot of things have changed, but many other things have stayed the same. Walking in as Wild Rose’s sixth employee the core lineup of beers we know today was already in place, although the recipes have changed a little as the palates of Calgarians changed throughout the craft beer boom of the last decade. Mark remembers bringing Velvet Fog to parties and having to explain that there was in fact nothing wrong with this cloudy beer, or having people turned off by the IPA which at the time was much less hoppy than the IPA today, and WAY less hoppy than many other IPAs available throughout the city. With expanding palates comes the opportunity to push boundaries in brewing and Mark tells us about the weirdest beer he’s ever made on the brewery’s 30 litre test system… a dill pickle beer. If you’ve been watching Wild Rose’s Instagram account you’ll know that this experiment inspired by a twist on a traditional gose ended up on the Brewer’s Tap, and was such a big hit it was gone in just a single day. After we chat with Mark we’ve got questions for Mama T that were submitted by listeners like you! This time around we find out she would take to a deserted island, her beauty tips for stranded people, and how to catch fish with an axe and a surfboard. Join us at the Wild Rose Taproom for 20oz of your own Have a question for Mama T? A story from the bottom of a beer can? Send it in to canfessionals@wildrosebrewery.com and we’ll share it anonymously on air!

This week: The Velvet Fog! Illya Kuryakin rocks! Saluting Screem magazine! The versatility of Craig Bierko! And the boys remember the late, great James Karen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wes recaps his birthday while Jessie eats red velvet cake.

Cabaret virtuoso Eric Comstock joins us in the studio to honor the supreme musicianship of Mel Tormé; songs by Berlin, Rodgers and Hart, Jule Styne, Cy Coleman, and the Velvet Fog himself.

WARNING: This episode contains references to rape and sexual assault. If you feel that you may be affected, please skip the 30 to 31 minute mark of the episode, or just skip it altogether. BIDWBASC are going to Season 6 to talk about The Jimmy! BIDWBASC wanna talk to you about the eponymous character Jimmy, Mr Deensfrei and even The Velvet Fog himself Mel Torme (from 10:08). BIDWBASC hope you enjoy this one, BIDWBASC wants to make you happy! -------- We're on Patreon, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit and Facebook. You can email us, too. Listen, download, subscribe and review us wherever you get your podcasts.  Support the show.

After The Salty Language Podcast leaves us at the alter in our pretty white wedding dresses, Episode 98 happens, and The Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast is one step closer to its untimely demise.  The guys discuss some general ongoings in each other's lives before proceeding with an always insightful and intelligent discussion on the wide world of comics. In Comic News this week Nickel and The Velvet Fog discuss Logan, Marvel's recent sales woes and other timely topics. Make sure you tune in to listen to Nickel's monumental performance in the Marvel Trivia Box segment. There is no "Rapid-Fire" Review segment this episode, but the guys do look forward to new releases coming out March 8 & March 15, 2017. Thanks for listening folks.

Not dead yet... The Velvet Fog returns from a prolonged absence and the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast makes its way back to the airwaves.  Nickel & VF discuss their absence, and spend the majority of the podcast not talking about comics... but sort of talking about comics.  Bumpers are once again rolled. After a lot of off-topic chatter, the conversation eventually makes it to "Comic News" and the decline of Marvel's comic sales...  An old familiar subject, Nickel bitches about stuff...  Other topics include: digital codes, The Batman Lego movie, Riverdale on Netflix, Iron Fist on Netflix, and Legion of FX. In the "Rapid Fire Review" segment Nickel & VF cover books released on February 15 and February 22, 2017 as well as the books scheduled for release on March 1st. Thanks to Desmond Hassing, of two many discontinued podcasts to name, for joining Nickel on Episode 94.2, and a huge thanks to everyone who is still listening. Stay Classy.

Dave Colt and Clay Robinson are the founders of Sun King Brewing Company join us on the podcast this week to promote their upcoming Winter Warmer! The Winter Warmer will take place at the Flatwater Restaurant on February 9th, 2017 at 5 p.m. No tickets are necessary for the event but for more information about the event, please sign up on Facebook! This year's Winter Warmer will feature 11 beers and those are: Velvet Fog, GranMuckle, Bourbon Barrel Timmie, Whip Fight, Cherry Busey, Carmel Apple Tripel, Total Germination, Small Batch Texas Bronco, Triptonic, Rumpshaker, and When Doves Pie. In this episode, we talk with Dave and Clay about the history of Sun King, this year's Winter Warmer, as well as some of the community outreach the company does throughout the state of Indiana. To learn more about Sun King and what they offer, visit their website at http://www.sunkingbrewing.com/

The Graphic Novice band is back together again...  After 5 weeks off, VF & Nickel reunite to discuss stock advice, The Velvet Fog's trip to Japan, and some of the highlights and lowlights of the past month. Listener Feedback also makes a triumphant return, even though most of the questions seem to revolve around the History of Bad Ideas podcast. And...  if you can make it through well over an hour of general bullsh*t, we do eventually discuss comics. A Graphic Novice explanation of Civil War II precedes the "Rapid Fire Review" segment, where we discuss 5 weeks of new comics, and the new books coming out on September 21, 2016. This episode is a little bit light on comics, but its heavy with love. Thanks for listening.    

We continue with the "The Death of Graphic Novice" story arc this week, with a very special episode.  The main plot is put is a bit of an afterthought while the guys bullshit about the Velvet Fog's old computer, Pokémon Go, some more Pokémon GO, VF's pubic hair, upcoming show guests, and the engagement of Craig Julius Nickel. In "Comic News" the guys discuss SDCC 2016 (not really), Nickel complains about stuff, and the lack of any substantial "Listener Feedback" is explained. Tune into another segment of "Marvel Trivia Box" to see if the Velvet Fog can extend his current winning streak. The "Rapid Fire Review" segment looks at books released July 6 and July 13, 2016, including but not limited to: Batman #2, Flintstones #1, Justice League Rebirth #1, Black Science #22, Moon Knight #4, Punisher #3, Detective Comics #963, Wonder Woman #2, and Old Man Logan #8. Thanks for checking out the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast. We love you.  

We transition and/or limp into our final 10 episodes and welcome summer, with this, episode 89.  Don't miss out on the build up to the 10 episode, Death of Graphic Novice story arc. The Velvet Fog & Nickel start things out with a discussion of the Creed Power Feedback Hour (Episode 88.5), VF's appearance on the Green Up Podcast, and project Cassette Tape. In the General Banter (Bullshit) segment we address VF's podcasting prospects, his concerns with the European Union, the Canadian Postal strike, Nickel's 31st birthday, and some sports updates. The fledgling "Listener Feedback" segment features some new bumpers, and reaches back to Episode 88.5 to re-answer some old questions, and some new. Its back... Tune in for the bumper and stick around to see who wins the old "Marvel Trivia" segment. Nickel gets tricked with old news in "Comic News" We discuss some highlights from June 2016 books in "Rapid Fire Review". Thanks for listening everyone.  Send in those hand-written letters for your Episode 88.5 cassettes. Stay Thirsty! 

Another episode of the awardless Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast, with your humble hosts, Nickel and The Velvet Fog.  This week in Bullshit, we discuss the future of the Graphic Novice Book Club, the big board game convention in St. Louis, the general discontents of Nickel, and his take on sugars and carbs. This episode marks the addition of a completely original and unique "Listener Feedback" segment which was not inspired or stolen from any other podcast.  Tune in for a riveting discussion of Canadian superheroes in response to one of Number 1 Fan Doug B's questions. In "Comic News" we look at the DC Universe rebirth, Captain America's betrayal, and the big Civil War movie. In "Rapid Fire Review" your podcast besties discuss Sabrina #5, Lucifer #6, Manifest Destiny #19, Civil War II #0, Rai #13, Afterlife with Archie #9, Batgirl #52, Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas #1, East of West #26, Tokyo Ghost #7, Captain America Steve Rogers #1, Carnage #8, Daredevil #7, Hyperion #3, Mockingbird #3 and Nighthawk #1. We then slip the listeners two fingers of new releases prior to easing into the outro, and sneaking out of bed for the early morning walk of shame.

Another episode of the Graphic Novice Comic Book Podcast hits the airwaves with Nickel & The Velvet Fog.  As a tribute to the Suicide Squad movie, internet issues forced us to go back and re-record several parts of this episode, delaying its release. In the initial "General Banter" segment, now renamed, "Bullshittin'" we discuss the Alberta fires, Doc Thirst's birthday, the Fantastic Four movie, Jeff Nau's appearance on the Latest "Book Club" episode, VF's recent and future travels, vintage Nintendo systems and games, and Danger Entertainment contract negotiations. "Comic News" is a little light this week, but we do play the bumper for all the Creed fans out there...  Looking at you Bryan from Salty Language... "Marvel Trivia" is reduced to one question each...  due to the extended "Bullshittin'" segment. Our second attempt at "Rapid-Fire Review" goes a little smoother once our internet issues are resolved.  We discuss Batman, Detective Comics, Batgirl, Amazing Spider-Man, Moon Knight, Punisher, The Vision, Uncanny X-Men, Nailbiter, Lazarus, Low, Manifest Destiny, Rai, and 4001 A.D. We sneak in some discussion of the Spider-Porsche, and the History of Bad Ideas podcast before calling it quits this week. Thanks for listening.          

Melvin Howard Tormé (September 13, 1925 – June 5, 1999), nicknamed The Velvet Fog, was an American musician, best known as a singer of jazz standards. He was also a jazz composer and arranger, drummer, and actor in radio, film, and television, and the author of five books. He composed the music for the classic […]

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Zack Johnson open a hailing frequency to talk about Star Control II. The Ur-Quan and their battle thralls have dominated this quadrant of the galaxy, and it's up to a human crew with some Precursor technology to reunite the Alliance of Free Stars and act as liberators. This is a game that defies categorization. Part space combat arcade game, part resource gathering, part adventure game... the larger picture of all of these pretty little parts is an engrossing world filled with varied and interesting species and civilizations, each with their own stories to tell. This ranks really high up there on our list of favorite games we've done on the show, and we really recommend you check it out. LINKS OF NOTE: 3DO controller (www.google.com/search?q=3do+cont…g&biw=999&bih=810) Star Control 1. Mute the dude (www.youtube.com/watch?v=NX0M2Ftf6ho) Article on Starflight (www.filfre.net/2014/10/starflight/) The Velvet Fog (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Torm%C3%A9) 2001 Sequels (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001:_A_Spa…novel%29#Sequels) JW Stillwater (www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtxoRjYEhU8) Kingdom of Loathing (www.kingdomofloathing.com/login.php?lo…74e3120d1fb6) Video Games Hot Dog (videogameshotdog.com/)