52: The Queen’s English

52: The Queen’s English

September 24, 2020

If you live in the Dallas area, you’ve probably heard a British chap on the radio giving weather and traffic reports. Our guest today is Christopher Hackett a former radio announcer/host who has done of lot of voice over, industrial film and video work. By the end of the podcast you’ll be talking like a…

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51: Lying on Broken Glass and Other Intense Delights

51: Lying on Broken Glass and Other Intense Delights

September 17, 2020

After a decade of lying on broken glass, hammering nails up her nose and stapling money to her body parts as Della Deadgirl, Stacy Hawkins transitioned her lifelong passion for terrifying people into a full-time haunting career. She is an actor trainer at Dark Hour Haunted House and one of the artists making monsters, costumes,…

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50: The Fourth Estate

50: The Fourth Estate

September 10, 2020

On the wall of the National Press Club in Washington, DC is a photo of two Presidents. On today’s episode we chat with one of them. How do you get Lance Armstrong to change his plans and why did the trick not work on Bill O’Reilly? Larry Lipman, former President of the National Press Club,…

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49: The Hypnotist

49: The Hypnotist

September 3, 2020

You are feeling very sleepy… Michael and James chat with hypnotist Celeste Hackett and learn the many benefits of personal trance-formation. James recalls the time he was attacked by a hypnotist at a convention and Michael learns whether or not hypnosis can enhance certain parts of his anatomy. But can he beat the expert in this…

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48: The Great Zucchini

48: The Great Zucchini

August 27, 2020

What happened when The Great Zucchini made President Obama’s daughter disappear? The Great Zucchini is the most famous children’s entertainer on the planet. He joins James and Michael on today’s episode and dives into the infamous Washington Post article by Gene Weingarten that led to a Hollywood movie project. Please support our podcast by…

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47: Watching Watchmen

47: Watching Watchmen

August 20, 2020

Let’s get nerdy – Superhero Nerdy! Michael and James chat with Derek Lewis – a guy who loves comic books – about the incredible HBO series Watchmen. The trio share insights into the show from very different perspectives. Plus, find out who gets absolutely crushed in this weeks’s quiz. Please support our podcast by buying…

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46: Getting a Good Buzz from Dan’s Mead

46: Getting a Good Buzz from Dan’s Mead

August 13, 2020

Discover the secrets to beekeeping and how to make honey! James and Michael enjoy a fascinating conversation with the award winning Master Beekeeper Dan Brantner. Dan’s honey has won first place at the State Fair of Texas and the Texas Beekeepers Association annual Honey Contest. Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James…

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45: Jazzy Juice with Rudresh Mahanthappa

45: Jazzy Juice with Rudresh Mahanthappa

August 6, 2020

James and Michael chat with alto saxophonist, composer and educator Rudresh Mahanthappa. Rudresh is one of the premier voices in jazz of the 21st century. He has over a dozen albums to his credit, including the acclaimed Bird Calls, which topped many critics’ best-of-year lists. Rudresh has been named alto saxophonist of the year in…

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44: Porch Rocking to Brian’s Synths

44: Porch Rocking to Brian’s Synths

July 30, 2020

James and Michael explore the fascinating world of modular synthesizers with Brian Whittington and take a virtual tour of his collection. Please support our podcast by buying Michael and James a coffee or beer… Guest: Brian Whittington Beer: Porch Rocker by Samuel Adams

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43: Coyote Urine and Sour Beer

43: Coyote Urine and Sour Beer

July 23, 2020

James and Michael are joined by Carrie Weaver who is the future host of the popular YouTube channel Weaver’s Workshop. Discover the best places to learn DIY and find out why coyote urine is actually a good thing. James and Michael reach radically different conclusions about this week’s beer. Please support our podcast by buying…

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