In these early 60's broadcasts, Jean Shepherd is on fire.
Here, in honor of the upcoming elections is his brilliant rant on "hate."
The show is from 1964.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Jean Shepherd on Hate
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In these early 60's broadcasts, Jean Shepherd is on fire.
Here, in honor of the upcoming elections is his brilliant rant on "hate."
The show is from 1964.
In these early 60's broadcasts, Jean Shepherd is on fire.
Here, in honor of the upcoming elections is his brilliant rant on "hate."
The show is from 1964.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Jim & Frank PodCast 18: Drama! Drama! Raw and Real! Gripping! Drama! Real! And!
The theme is on DRAMA... stark, stunning stagecraft, studded with startling, sparkling stars! All this and more, oh, so much more, is on tap with our new episode.
We're proud to indirectly present the first of Quail Hut's planned series of "internet audio movies."
(We're all too aware that they co-opted the program, once again, but we're trying to be generous. We hope it shows.)
Charles McCullough couldn't have chosen a more powerful play with which to inaugurate this sterling sonic sub-series. He contacted well-known playwright (and singer) Teñnessee Ernjye-Ffördë to pen a new original work for the digital sound-stage. He did not disappoint.
His "Approximately...Last AUGUST" is among the finest works of the millennial internet theater.
We do wish we'd gotten some advance word that this production was afoot. That said, we can't fault their choice of cast.
In the lead role is young starling PENROD McCULLOUGH, to whom you were thoroughly introduced in our prior podcast. Add to this RUTH BELSEN, The Great DI-JON and director-actor HERBERT FRIESE-DREI (who doubles as QuailCo's chief lawyer) and you've got... actors!
Yes, there are some surprising coincidenci (plural of coincidences) in both plays' themes, characterizations, narrative events, and titles.
We did not want to foist a derivative work upon you, our audience of one. We contacted Mr. Ernjye-Ffördë at his remote chalet in Lagos and asked him THE question. He replaced the cigarette in his mother-of-pearl holder, added three more onions to his martini, found another cigarette holder, loaded it, lit both, and replied:
"There are no similarities. I wasn't even thinking of that old tired thing when I wrote my masterpiece. I was inspired by that song from the 1980s music group, the Travelodges, 'Approximately... Last August.' I was always struck by the dramatic potential in that title. The song itself is about a home re-tiling project that goes wrong, due to a pending divorce. Thus, it was wasted on the general public. I feel that a title has a responsibility to confront the public with the stunning, burning truth. So I rather borrowed it."
That was a long, bumpy trip to Lagos, and we were, frankly, a bit disappointed by having gone all that way for such a reply. But it is what it is, and so are we. And we are proud to present to you APPROXIMATELY... LAST AUGUST!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Presenting... Stan Lee's Most Pretentious Titles!
Ay! ...And here's the rubbeth!
How mayest thou know when thou hast truly found an utterance worthy of PRETENTIOUSTAN....? Heed then this tell-tale sign... THOU SHALL KNOW IT WHEN THOU SEEITH IT! Be it merely an humble goofy comic book title such as:
Here be a sign... Heareth thou this music as one readeth the master's words...?
...Then truly... SO IT BE!
How mayest thou know when thou hast truly found an utterance worthy of PRETENTIOUSTAN....? Heed then this tell-tale sign... THOU SHALL KNOW IT WHEN THOU SEEITH IT! Be it merely an humble goofy comic book title such as:
"I Was Trapped by the Things on Easter Island!"
NAY! Noble though it may be, we speaketh not of these!Here be a sign... Heareth thou this music as one readeth the master's words...?
...Then truly... SO IT BE!
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Jim & Frank #17: RuthAMERICAN BUSINESS BONANZA!!!special sharings!
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This new episode is perhaps our most special. It abandons the typical wacky goings-on for a heartfelt, emotionally intense memory show. Ruth Belsen shares with us some astounding stories of her life.
It hasn't all been sunshine, lollipops and rainbows for Ruth. She has witnessed and experienced some of the hardest times, the lowest points life can take, and yet she has also seen sunrises of promise, rainbows of hope and the sunsets of regret. Ruth opens up today. We weren't anticipating this outpouring of raw, sheer emo-
QUAIL HUT's CHARLES "Big Mac" McCULLOUGH PROFILED ON THIS WEEK'S AMERICAN BUSINESS BONANZA!
He's a man on the move in the modern minefield of bedazzling business! Known worldwide as the dashing, innovative impresario of QUAIL HUT, America's favorite family-style restaurant, Creative "Veep" McCullough reveals his philosophies on life, love and commerce in this special edition of AMERICAN BUSINESS BONANZA!
A variety of voices from past and present reveal why "Big Mac" is the most admired--and feared--man in modern American business! But it isn't all work for Charles! When not tending to America's favorite fowl franchise, "Big Mac" has a tender relationship with his adopted son, Penrod. Charles doesn't play hardball with Penrod. He shows his paternal, caring side. We were fortunate to capture some of these delicate moments between father and son--to paint a well-rounded portrait of this titanic tycoon of today!
That's this week's SPECIAL EDITION of...
AMERICAN BUSINESS BONANZA!!!
moved beyond belief--just as we were on this very special day. These are memories you'll want to revisit time and again. We are blessed by the universe to have Ruth's life story. It's more than inspirational. It's a sort of hymn to life--all its ups and downs.
Take a moment to listen to this unique, never-to-be-repeated episode of our podcast. It just might change your life!
(We'll be back to the funny stuff again next week, folks... we hope you understand!)
Friday, August 13, 2010
Quail Hut Bonus: The New QH Kitteh Toy!
Keep an eye out for this remarkable quail-stuffed "Li'l Yum Yum" [TM] figure. It ought to provide hours of fun for your cat... or even for you!
Just imagine placing this on the floor, loading it with the special roast quail concentrate pellets, forgetting about it, and then surprising yourself with it later!
Ah, the scampering, the careening, the mad abandon of the chase! As you knock over lamps, shelves, and other furniture, your mind is on the sole pursuit of this elusive, delectable game!
After your foray into mammalian chaos, you can conveniently blame the destruction on "that darned cat"--even if you don't have a feline in your home!
Everyone will believe you--honest! We believe you... see?
Thank you, Mr. Humphries, for bringing this gem to the attention of the world. It's a lulu!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Crouton Investigations
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Dark streets! Drifting Fog! Footsteps in the night! You won't find any
of these stock film noir elements in this new edition of the PodCast.
Yet we traffic in the seamy underbelly of the American experience--the
world of the private investigator.
Frank's still on the lam--from what, we don't know. Jim found a clue
which leads him to a discussion with "Harve" Marsden, a most unusual
"peeper" who operates (and we mean, "operates!") from a sleepy town in
New York state.
Ol' "Harve" (short for Harvard!) proves a classic character. His
gravelly voice... his singular opinions on life, work and popular
culture... his keen memory... his keen mastery of delegation and his
willingness to share confidential information with you, the listening
public... this fella's a keeper!
Jim finds out the intimate details of the "gumshoe" racket in this
special one-on-one, hard-hitting, no-bars-held, mano-a-mano interview.
We also learn of a shocking imitation of our proud sponsor, Quail
Hut--the detestable Pheasant Pharm. The very idea! Shame, shame... We
do what we can to sway Marsden from his errant path to the divine and
right road! Let's make it a Quail Hut Life!
Monday, July 5, 2010
Jim & Frank PodCast 15--One For The Books!
Frank's gone missing once again--big surprise! He's dropped the responsibility of a podcast in the lap of his partner-in-improv, Jim!
Jim comes through with an exclusive, on-site interview with Len Stoverson, reclusive "bookman." Surrounded by his dusty tomes and crusty cats, Mister Stoverson talks turkey about his literary friends (which include Madame Bovary and Farwell's Baseball Facts, 1951 edition).
Before this interview, we finally hear from another reclusive fellow--Charles McCullough, Creative "veep" of Quail Hut! He's emerged from hiding, and, via his appearance, we hear a dynamite new QH jingle from legendary Caucasian rhythm-and-blues septet the War-blers. They were once known for their toe-tappin', danceable anti-war ditties.
Now they're hawking "The Big Q" [TM]--but expect to hear more from this dynamic seven-man outfit PDQ!
(By the way, none of William H. Finnegan's books are currently in print. Fenneman's "hand-car" novels are somewhat easier to find--they're well worth a look!)
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Saturday, July 3, 2010
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