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 204: So Who Was On The Phone? [59:44m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

SomaCow Media is proud to present SomaCow, brought to you in this hour by a big steamy bowl of who cares.

In this hour, we complained about wikipedia, podcasters, J, luauers (people that luau), Shia the Beefs, harmonicas, Charlie Chaplin, and the Death of Chivalry. We were going to discuss great comedy partners, but, apparently, “Simpsons did it”.

So, why am I in such a bad mood? I have a great kid, a truly loving wife, powerful smelling friends with no active plots to destroy me, a decent job, and three pooches to boot. How could I possibly be so hissy and pissy when “a pack of blessings lights up upon my back”?

I really don’t know. I get a lot of enjoyment out of Kingdom of Loathing (sign up, Heard!), and spending time with the baby and wife, but otherwise, I am just seeing red lately. At work, we have a sign. The sign reads “No Solicitation”. I would think that that implies, “Do Not Try To Sell Us Your Scammy Copiers, Nor Your Free Delivery of Overpriced Sub Sandwiches, Nor Even Will We Give You Money, Even If You Just Need It To Catch a Bus and See Your 14-month Pregnant Wife”.

It apparently, does not. Today i was accosted by “the Gallery Rep”, who wanted us to buy 45 dollar cheap brass laminate framed Thomas Kinkade Art. I snarked, swore, and slammed the door.

WTF is up my butt? I normally LIKE breaks in the day like that…

I think I need some sessy time… Something.

Anyway, we had a good show, but in retrospect, we pick on J too much. I will give twenty dollars to the first listener that catches me being uncivil to J without reason, from here on out. See you in the Ustream, Saturday at 1:00 PM Eastern!

We fumed while rocking out to the following great bands:

• Goldfinger – War
• Wes Charlton – Daytime Blues

 

 202: Of Birds, Bees, and T-Cells [59:33m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Somacow Media is proud to present SomaCow, brought to you this week by J. He really doesn’t get enough credit for all the nothing he does around here, people!

Sit down for a moment, and let’s talk. There comes a time in every young listener’s life when they begin to notice other listeners. But for the love of God, protect yourself, preferably with a chain mail grade prophylactic!

In this hour, we discuss the secret continued ascent of the AIDS virus, sex education, and comedy! Figure that segue out!

In all seriousness, HIV apparently continues to sweep here in the first world, and not only in third world cultures. Whatever successes we may think we have gained, the fact is that tens of thousands of Americans continue to become infected each year. What other measures can we take? Having just had a daughter, I am all for mandatory chastity belts until age 30, but surely there are some intelligent ways we can curb the spread of this disease.

Mickey gives us a retelling of his efforts to explain the miracle of birth, the joy of sex, and the responsibilities of both to his son. Mall food court, staring at boobs, surely this is how it was meant to go down. Certainly better than my parent’s efforts, which may have not even been legal. Both Mickey and I struggled under the realization that J will have to have sex explained to him soon. Here’s hoping he takes it well.

We rounded out the hour with some comedic discussion, namely, comedy pairings. Didn’t get too many out during the show, so feel free to comment with some of your particular favorites. I cannot believe I neglected Penn and Teller! J really helped us with this topic, by repeatedly referring to Charlie Chaplin. Don’t ask me, cause I have no idea.

We killed em in the aisles to the following great tune (while the band joined us in the chat room):

• Hadley’s Hope – Zoom