The Eclectic Review

Show #224 - CopyWrong

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Copyright, check out Cheerful Money by Tad Friend, and review My Name is Earl.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "(Do As I Say And) As I Do" by Thee Sgt Major III.
Bumpers -- "On a Misty Night" by Idilic Trio.
Outro -- "1815 West Roosevelt (Instrumental)" by Bob Corritore.

Show #223 - The Hand that Changed the World

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss the discovery of X-Rays, check out the documentary Exile on Main St., review W., and open the Mail Bag.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "The Only One" by Manda Mosher.
Bumpers -- "Acoustic Groove" Norman Johnson.
Outro -- "Always Coming Down" by Cordrazine.

Show #222 - Spacetime No More

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Petr Horava, review The Runaways, discuss Schlock of the Month: 100 Feet, and check out Uncertainty by David Lindley.

Next Schlock of the Month: The Core

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Water & Wheat" by These United States.
Bumpers -- "Born in Mississippi" by Rooster.
Outro -- "Juggernaut" by Fraze Gang.

Show #221 - How Would Jesus Rule

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Theocracy, check out Fallen by David Maine, review Final Fantasy XIII, and talk about What The Dead Know by Laura Lippman.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Second Category" by The Tellers.
Bumpers -- "Resolutions" by Ken Fowser and Behn Gillece.
Outro -- "Wolf Howl" by Charles Jacobs.

Show #220 - Your Pal Insulin

Wed, 4 Aug 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Diabetes, review Inception, and check out Somebody by Stefan Kanfer.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Bronze Hell" by Call Me Lightning.
Bumpers -- "Strolling in Downtown" by Nobuki Takamen.
Outro -- "My Blues" by Eddie Turner.

Show #219 - The All-Seeing Eye Part 2

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we continue our discussion of The Eye, check out Act of Will by A. J. Hartley, open the Mail Bag, and review Crazy Heart.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Fat & Sassy" by Elvin Bishop.
Bumpers -- "Red Dog Speaks" by Elvin Bishop.
Outro -- "Clean Livin’" by Elvin Bishop.

Show #218 - 2010 Today

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about 2010 versus 2010, review Splice, discuss Foyle’s War, and check out The Men Who Stare At Goats by Jon Ronson.

Next Schlock of the Month: 100 Feet

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Taught Me to Love" by Andrea Marr.
Bumpers -- "I’ve Hardly Started Yet" by Rab Noakes.
Outro -- "Baby Says She Loves Me" by Crystal City.

Show #217 - The All-Seeing Eye Part 1

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about the Eye, review Paul Blart Mall Cop, discuss Schlock of the Month -- I Sell The Dead, and check out Turncoat by Aaron Elkins.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Get It Started" by The Midwest Beat.
Bumpers -- "Cry Me a River (feat. Delbert McClinton)" by Mike Clark.
Outro -- "Human Beat" by Freddy Locks.

Show #216 - Murky Monarchy

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Monarchy, check out Diagnosis Mercury by Jane M. Hightower, MD, review Lucky Number Slevin, and talk about Deathmatch by Lincoln Childs.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Prison Mind" by Ron Hacker.
Bumpers -- "Kuvakidzana (feat. Chiwoniso)" by Max Wild.
Outro -- "Take Your Medicine" by The Quick & Easy Boys.

Show #215 - Shakin It

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Shakespeare with guest host A. J. Hartley, open the Mail Bag, and hear A. J. read from his book Act of Will.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead" by Treme Brass Band.
Bumpers -- "Back of Town Blues" by Treme Brass Band.
Outro -- "When the Saints Go Marching In/Mama Don’t Allow (Medley)" by Treme Brass Band.

Show #214 - The Bo in Botox

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Botox and Botulism, check out All You Need Is KILL by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, and review Hamlet.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Marmalade" by Sea of Bees.
Bumpers -- "Nato" by Steve Davis.
Outro -- "Struggle No More" by The Windy City Strugglers.

Show #213 - Simulating Mayhem

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Racing Game Simulation Physics, offer up a Pet Peeve, and enjoy the return of Schlock of the Month with Triangle.

Next Schlock of the Month -- I Sell The Dead

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Glam Trash" by The Rudy Boy Experiment.
Bumpers -- "Sonny" by Peter Blair Quintet.
Outro -- "Mailman" by The Daddy Mack Blues Band.

Show #212 - Is Anarchy Right For You

Wed, 9 Jun 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Anarchy, review The Killer, check out Black Hole by Charles Burns, and offer up a Pet Peeve.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Another Year Again" by The Sadies.
Bumpers -- "Blue" by Walker Smith Group.
Outro -- "Do You Mean It" by Magic Slim and the Teardrops.

Show #211 - Puppies and Poultry

Wed, 2 Jun 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Dog and Chicken Genetics, check out Weavers of War by David B. Coe, open the Mail Bag, review John Adams, and discuss Hope’s Boy by Andrew Bridge.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "A Heart and an Open Road" by Patrick Stanfield Jones.
Bumpers -- "Sweetie Pie" by Chris Davis.
Outro -- "Echoes of My Sins" by Anders Osborne.

Show #210 - A Little Bit of Mars at Home

Wed, 26 May 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss the Mars Analog Research Stations, check out Portrait of a Killer by Patricia Cornwell, review Suspect Zero, looking into Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson, and talk about Lie to Me.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "I’m Shorty" by Mark Hummel.
Bumpers -- "For Stephane" by Hot Club of Detroit.
Outro -- "Fire Stores" by Hospital Garden.

Show #209 - Quack History Part 2

Wed, 19 May 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we continue our talk on the History of Medicine, check out The Ten-Cent Plague by David Hajdu, and look In The News.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Superstitious" by Tokyo Pop Stars.
Bumpers -- "In the Mood (Studio)" by Edu Ardanuy.
Outro -- "One Man Show" by 30db.

Show #208 - Quack History Part 1

Wed, 12 May 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss the History of Medicine, talk about Sherlock Holmes, checkout Soulless by Gail Carriger, and review Date Night.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Monster" by Big Light.
Bumpers -- "Created Time (feat. Janny Casanova" by The Versionaries.
Outro -- "Living Well is the Best Revenge" by Holmes Brothers.

Show #207 - Zoo of Dreams

Wed, 5 May 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Cryptozoology, check out The Barbara Holloway Mysteries by Kate Wilhelm, discuss Captialism: A Love Story, look at The Conquerer Worms by Brian Keene, open the Mail Bag, and review Zombieland.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Kathleen" by Ferocious Few.
Bumpers -- "Free Man" by Brandon Wright.
Outro -- "Hellbound Train" by Delta Moon.

Show #206 - Infinite Ways to Rule the People

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Types of Government, check out the mysteries of Julia Spencer Fleming, have an update on Schlock of the Month, and review The Alchemist’s Daughter by Katharine McMahon.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Mylow" by Chris Robinson.
Bumpers -- "Pursuit" by Curios.
Outro -- "Big Love" by Carrie Rodriguez.

Show #205 - Kooky Kuiper Ooky Oort

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about the Oort Cloud and Kuiper Belt, check out The Society of S by Susan Hubbard, discuss Speech-less by Matt Latimer, explore If I Ruled the World, and review The Dark Room by Minette Walters.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "We Party (You Shout)" by Andrew W. K.
Bumpers -- "Straight Out The Garden" by On The Spot Trio.
Outro -- "Come Around" by The Contribution.

Show #204 - A Second Exodus

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss the post-Civil War Exodus and Liberia, check out The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson, and review Death Race and Push.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Who’s to Blame Senorita" by Texas Tornados.
Bumpers -- "Brick House in Memphis" by Home Cookin’.
Outro -- "Numbers" by Elizabeth Shephard.

Show #203 - Incompetence is Bliss

Wed, 7 Apr 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about the Duning-Kruger Effect, check out Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger, review Atonement, and discuss The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "El Medio Stomp" by Kirk Fletcher.
Bumpers -- "Found Love" by Kirk Fletcher.
Outro -- "Ain’t No Way" by Kirk Fletcher.

Show #202 - That Guy In That Movie

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss J.T. Walsh, check out The Angel’s Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, review Up, and talk about Game Change by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "The Leaders" by Eljai.
Bumpers -- "Okra & Tomatoes" by John Ellis and Double-Wide.
Outro -- "Leviathan" by Dirt Poor Robins.

Show #201 - Ode to Pythagaros

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Celestial Navigation, check out Mommies Who Drink by Brett , and review Schlock of the Month: Passengers.

Next Schlock of the Month: Triangle.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Rite of Spring" by Honneycombs.
Bumpers -- "Eclipse of the Moon" by Tony Caro and John.
Outro -- "Time is Ripe" by Ian A. Anderson.

Show #200 - Spreading Our Seed

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Seed Banks, check out Moon, open the Mail Bag, review Shiri, and remember our friend Perry.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Buenos Dias" by Felipe Staiti Trio.
Bumpers -- "Lost City" by Anton Delecca Quartet.
Outro -- "Kill My Baby" by Nick Curran and the Lowlifes.

Show #199 - Award Winning Made Easy

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Awards, check out The Truth with Jokes by Al Franken, discuss The Hurt Locker, and review Shutter Island.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "About a Girl" by Kelley Ryan.
Bumpers -- "True Believer" by Matthew Barber.
Outro -- "Nice Guys Laugh Last" by All Time High.

Show #198 - Pluto Pity Party

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 05:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Pluto, check out True Compass by Edward Kennedy, talk about Shapers of Darkness by David B. Coe, review Pandorum, and look into A Commonwealth of Thieves by Thomas Keneally.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Sooner/Later" by Kasey Anderson.
Bumpers -- "Theme in Search of a Film" by Saltman Knowles.
Outro -- "The Connection" by Ride Your Bike.

Show #197 - Chicken or the Egg

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Eggs, check out Surrogates, look In The News, and review A Mighty Heart.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Jalopy to Drive (AKA Sonny Boy’s Jump)" by The Hollywood Blue Flames.
Bumpers -- "Jo Angelyn" by The Hollywood Blue Flames.
Outro -- "My National Inquirer Baby" by The Hollywood Blue Flames.

Show #196 - Schlockfest 2010

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:01:00 GMT

This week it’s Schlockfest!!!

Next Schlock of the Month: Passengers

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "I’m a Dog but You’re a Hound" by Dexter Jones Circus Orchestra.
Outro -- "For Things That Haven’t Come Yet" by Nana Grizol.

Show #195 - Butter Your Muffin

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Butter, check out The Rice Sprout Song by Eileen Chang, review It Might Get Loud, and look into The Craft of Intelligence by Allen Dulles.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Tore to Pieces" by Stake Off The Witch.
Bumpers -- "High Pockets and a Fanny Pack" by Charlie Hunter.
Outro -- "California" by Ben Fuller.

Show #194 - Animals Need Hardware Stores

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 05:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Tool Using Animals, check out Lasagna Gardening by Patricia Lanza and Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew, and review Legion.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Have a Drink on Me" by Jett Edwards.
Bumpers -- "Mrs. Magic" by Shilts.
Outro -- "Sundown" by Hangman’s Daughter.

Show #193 - Roy Gee Willikers

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Color Theory, check out Inside the Mind of BTK by John Douglas and Johnny Dodd, open the Mail Bag, and review Bonk by Mary Roach.

Music Credits -- All music provided by Matt Walsh.

Show #192 - Chilling in the Garden

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Winter Gardens, check out Cover by Jack Ketchum, review Rocknrolla, and look at the mysteries of Julia Spencer-Flemming.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Silver and Gold" by Joe Mannix.
Bumpers -- "When It’s Sleepy Time Down South" by Barcelona Jazz Orquestra.
Outro -- "Where’d You Get Yo Funk From" by Gail Muldrow.

Show #191 - Ode to Pizza

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Pizza, review Rachel Getting Married, discuss Inglourious Basterds, look into Against the Ropes, and check out Urban Shaman by C.E. Murphy.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Old Cold River" by The Growlers.
Bumpers -- "Drivin’ the Boogie" by The CB Blues Band.
Outro -- "The Onlooker" by Fugato.

Show #190 - A Line in the Limestone

Wed, 6 Jan 2010 05:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss the Mason/Dixon line, check out Tai Chi Master, review Up in the Air, talk about Public Enemies, and look into America the Beautiful.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Manhattan Project" by Truckfighters.
Bumpers -- "Isla Rosada" by Este Mundo.
Outro -- "I Know Your Pain" by Ewan Dobson.

Show #189 - Nebulous Neptune

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Neptune, check out Tokyo Vice by Jake Adelstein, review Black Snake Moan, open the Mail Bag, and look at The Mask of Atreus by A.J. Hartley.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Down by the Riverside" by Dejan’s Olympia Brass Band.
Bumpers -- "I’m Back" by Zilo Groove.
Outro -- "Words" by Norm Amadia and Friends.

Show #188 - Coming Soon Again

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Movie Remakes, check out the book A Life Decoded by J. Craig Venter, and reveal the Schlockfest 2010 movie list.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Better Go Get It" by Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers.
Bumpers -- "Birdbrained" by Ivo Neame.
Outro -- "Shotgun Sally" by Cluster Lee & the Power House Blues Band.

Show #187 - D

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Vitamin D, check out Super Mario Bros. Wii, review Star Trek, and offer up a Pet Peeve.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Struggle" by Andrew Jr. Boy James.
Bumpers -- "You Can’t Win For Losing" by Arthur Adams.
Outro -- "I Get Weird" by Adam Pitts.

Show #186 - Haunted in the Podcast

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 05:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Paranormal Activity and the Horror Genre, look at what’s In The News, and check out Never Enough by Joe McGinniss.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Sitcom" by Five Eyed Hand.
Bumpers -- "Baby Blue" by Rachel Pearl.
Outro -- "The Call" by Tommy T.

Show #185 - Fresh Air for Stale Minds Part 2

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 05:01:00 GMT

This week we finish our talk on Nature Deficit Disorder, review Schlock of the Month: The Happening, and check out Searching for Schindler by Thomas Keneally.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Loaded" by The Dragons.
Bumpers -- "Voodoo Juju" by The Voodoo Trombone Quartet.
Outro -- "Them 90’s Blues" by Harrison Kennedy.

Show #184 - Fresh Air for Stale Minds Part 1

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Nature Deficit Disorder, review Eat Drink Man Woman, check out Switching Time by Richard Baer, and look into Torchwood: Season 1.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Boots or Hearts" by Grady.
Bumpers -- "Jump Minzi Jump" by Kit Downes Trio.
Outro -- "Oldertoo" by Curtis Harvey.

Show #183 - Your Crazy Uranus

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Uranus, check out Voluntary Madness: My Year Lost and Found in the Loony Bin by Nora Vincent, review Skinwalker by Faith Hunter, and discuss Last Chance Harvey.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Third Floor Story" by The Mother Hips.
Bumpers -- "Chain" by Vic Chesnutt.
Outro -- "Heart of Stone" by Freddie & the Screamers.

Show #182 - There is a Fly in My Myth Part 2

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:01:00 GMT

This week we finish our talk on Insects in Mythology, review Special, take a look In The News, and check out P.S. I Love You.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Dream Walking" by Big Walker.
Bumpers -- "Brother of the Jug Band Blues" by Brotherhood of the Jug Band Blues.
Outro -- "Speak No Evil" by Tinsley Ellis.

Show #181 - There is a Fly in My Myth Part 1

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 05:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Insects in Mythology, review Schlock of the Month: A Haunting in Connecticut, and check out The Daily Show.

Next Schlock of the Month: The Happening

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Cold Heat" by detroit7.
Bumpers -- "Blues on Mack Avenue" by Count Basie Orchestra.
Outro -- "Pick Up The Phone" by Dragonette.

Show #180 - Tech the Tech and Pray

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Science Fiction and Religion (including Calculating God by Robert J. Sawyer), review Harakiri, open the Mail Bag, and check out Friday Night Lights (tv and movie).

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Big Mouth" by Mike Zito.
Bumpers -- "Pearl River" by Mike Zito.
Outro -- "One Step at a Time" by Mike Zito.

Show 179 - The Review of Numerous Varied Items Show Podcast

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Name Changes, review Timecrimes, discuss Speed Racer(show and movie), and check out In The Woods by Tana French.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Out of Time" by Supermercado.
Bumpers -- "Spring Forward" by Bill Banfield Band.
Outro -- "Slingshot" by The Black Seeds.

Show #178 - Sexy Saturn

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we explore Saturn, review The Informant!, and check out both Book of the Dead and Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Blues on Belle Isle" by Gerald Wilson Orchestra.
Bumpers -- "Cryin’ Blind" by Samuel James.
Outro -- "Vegas" by Mark Minelli.

Show #177 - Coming Soon in 3D

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about 3-D Movies, review The Dark River by John Twelve Hawks, check out Schlock of the Month: The Midnight Meat Train, and discuss The Man Who Loved China by Simon Winchester.

Next Schlock of the Month: The Haunting in Connecticut

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "S. Kingshighway Bubblegum Factory" by Bunnygrunt.
Bumpers -- "Copper Tone" by Playdate.
Outro -- "A Geranium for Mano-a-Mano" by Glenn Jones.

Show #176 - The End of Civilization or US Healthcare Part 2

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we finish our talk on Healthcare, check out Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson, open the Mail Bag, and review Street Fighter 4.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Not a Political Song" by Holmes.
Bumpers -- "Blowzabella/Jon’s Jig" by Blowzabella.
Outro -- "Shadows of Night" by John Krogman.

Show #175 - The End of Civilization or US Healthcare Part 1

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This we talk about Health Care (the blog discussed), check out the book Emperor: The Gates of Rome by Conn Iggulden, offer up a Pet Peeve that’s not a Pet Peeve, review Battlestar Galactica, and discuss The Killing Hour by Lisa Gardner.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet.com).

Intro -- "Better Mind" by The Twin Cats.
Bumpers -- "Swing This" by The Hot Club of San Francisco.
Outro -- "Lonesome Road" by The Black Sorrows.

Show #174 - Cleaning Out the Sink and Fridge

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we clean out the News Fridge, check out The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer, review The Final Destination, and discuss three books by Brad Meltzer (The Book of Lies, The Book of Fate, The Tenth Justice).

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Countach" by The Cassettes.
Bumpers -- "Sylvie Sovay" by Bella Hardy.
Outro -- "Sax Bomb" by Marc Reift Orchestra.

Show #173 - Ginormous Jupiter

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Jupiter, check out The Devil’s Advocates: Greatest Closing Arguments in Criminal Law by Michael S. Lief and H. Mitchell Caldwell, and review Schlock of the Month: Eagle Eye.

Next Schlock of the Month: The Midnight Meat Train

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "I Believe I’m in Love" by The Fabulous Thunderbirds.
Bumpers -- "Can’t Tear It Up Enuff" by The Fabulous Thunderbirds.
Outro -- "Wait on Time" by The Fabulous Thunderbirds.

Show #172 - Vampiric Physiology

Wed, 2 Sep 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we tackle the physiology of vampires, check out Triad Election, open the Mail Bag, and review Shoot ’Em Up.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Helena Polka" by The International All-Star Polka Ensemble.
Bumpers -- "Brokenhearted Serenade" by Chris Barron.
Outro -- "Find a Good Woman" by Craig Erickson.

Show #171 - Los Gatos Dos

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Cat Studies, finish our summer reviews with Drag Me To Hell and Away We Go, and review District 9.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Queen Bee" by Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers Blues Quartet.
Bumpers -- "Down by the Sea" by Fly My Pretties.
Outro -- "Perfect" by Tamela D’Amico.

Show #170 - The Folding Arts

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Origami, talk about Devil in the White City by Erik Larson, review The Dylan Dog Case Files, get Glory’s Gardening Tips #2, and check out The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Hungry" by Ana Popovic.
Bumpers -- "Nothing Personal" by Ana Popovic.
Outro -- "Get Back Home to You" by Ana Popovic.

Show #169 - Consuming Stuff Through History

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss a History of Stuff, check out the book Bonds of Vengeance by David B. Coe, and review Schlock of the Month: Devour.

Next Schlock of the Month: Eagle Eye

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Lay Me Down" by Manda Mosher.
Bumpers -- "Beinn A’ Cheathaich" by Maggie MacInnes.
Outro -- "I’ll Make It Up To You" by The Twisters.

Show #168 - Noble Nobel

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Art, Consumerism, and Nobel Prize Winners of Literature, review Sunshine, open the Mail Bag, and check out The Shifting Fog by Kate Morton.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "It Ain’t Over When It’s Over" by Kelley Hunt.
Bumpers -- "I Got Your Back" by Rick Braun.
Outro -- "Memphis Bound" by Mojo Buford.

Show #167 - Shifty Paradigms

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Paradigm Shifts in Consumerism (including an article by Kim Stanley Robinson and the site Story of Stuff), check out My Anecdotal Life by Carl Reiner, review The Wrestler, and talk about The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Still in the Dark" by Aranda.
Bumpers -- "Don’t Give Me Another Reason" by Zac Harmon.
Outro -- "Nightingale" by The Coal Men.

Show #166 - Coyote Crowd Control

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Coyotes, look into The Legend of the Shadowless Sword, review Transformers 2, and check out the book One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Keep Your Hands Off My Baby" by Johnni Bassett.
Bumpers -- "Lunar" by Mike DiRubbo.
Outro -- "Positive Message for the Kids" by Mackin.

Show #165 - Vicious Venus

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss the planet Venus, offer up Glory’s Gardening #1, check out Mad Kestrel by Misty Massey, and review Schlock of the Month: The Covenant.

Next Schlock of the Month: Devour

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Swag" by Black Bikini Alpha.
Bumpers -- "The Cobbler" by David Gibson.
Outro -- "Love Foreclosure" by Zakiya Hooker.

Show #164 - Zeus Tells Time

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about the Antikythera Mechanism, check out Chosen By A Horse by Susan Richards, discuss the game Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, open the Mail Bag, and review The Accidental Time Machine by Joe Haldeman.

Here’s the YouTube link for Michael Wright’s Replica.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Holler for Craig Lawler" by Jason Ricci and New Blood.
Bumpers -- "World on a String" by Paul Meyers.
Outro -- "A Song" by Charlie Wood.

Show #163 - To Bee or Not Part 2

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we finish our talk on Bees, check out Jimmy Page: Magus, Musician, Man by George Case, look into The President’s House by Margaret Truman, review Election, and discuss Robert Kennedy: His Life by Evan Thomas.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Ik Hou Van Je (I Love You)" by Candye Kane.
Bumpers -- "Tonight I Shall Sleep" by Grant Stewart.
Outro -- "Fire and Iron" by Bintangs.

Show #162 - To Bee or Not Part 1

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Honeybees, check out Just After Sunset by Stephen King, talk about The Boston Stranglers by Susan Kelly, review Terminator: Salvation, and look at Bone by Bone by Carol O’Connell.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Large Bodies" by Father Phoenix.
Bumpers -- "Quagmire" by Rick Germanson Trio.
Outro -- "Got to Get to Louisiana" by David Frezzell and T. Graham Brown.

Show #161 - HAL or Tweekie Part 2

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we finish our talk on Military Robotic Ethics, discuss Schlock of the Month, and review In Plain Sight.

Next month’s Schlock of the Month: The Covenant

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "1000 Years" by Biscuit.
Bumpers -- "Trader" by Tim Pourbaix.
Outro -- "Rock and Roll Survivor" by Brothers of the Southland.

Show #160 - HAL or Tweekie Part 1

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Military Robotic Ethics, check out the TV show Fringe, and open the Mail Bag.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Karma Found" by Christopher Rees.
Bumpers -- "First Mind" by Corey Wilkes & Abstract Pulse.
Outro -- "Red Eye" by David Wilcox.

Show #159 - Flu Fun Part 2

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk more on the Flu, check out Split Images by Elmore Leonard, discuss the video game Overlord, and review Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

Music Credits.

Intro -- "Poetic Pitbull Revolution" by Diablo Swing Orchestra.
Bumpers -- "Nocturne" by Ekho.
Outro -- "Seven Ways" by Dennis McClung Blues Band.

Show #158 - Flu Fun Part 1

Wed, 27 May 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss the Flu, talk about The Counterfeiters, check out Passing Strange by Martha A. Sandweiss, and review Sunshine Cleaners.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet):

Intro -- "Say No More" by Enrico Crivellaro.
Bumpers -- "Muleskin Girl" by M Shanghia String Band.
Outro -- "Come Back" by Melodee Rockmore.

Show #157 - Weird Days and Water on Mercury

Wed, 20 May 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about the planet Mercury, check out the book Deception by Denise Mina, discuss Schlock of the Month: The Wyvern Mystery, and review What Happened by Scott McClellan.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet):

Intro -- "Teenage Screamers" by Tokyo Dragons.
Bumpers -- "Bud’s Blues/52nd Street Theme" by Bud Powell.
Outro --"Music is the food of love" by Jack De Keyzer.

Show #156 - Your Number Is Up

Wed, 13 May 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we celebrate our show’s 3rd Anniversary with a talk about Numbers, we open the Mail Bag, review Wolverine and The Incredible Hulk (the Edward Norton version), and check out Black Wave.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet):

Intro -- "Dear Loneliness" by Clay George.
Bumpers -- "Cheryl" by The Kevin Hays Trio.
Outro -- "Can’t Remember Your Name" by The Dirty Skirts.

Show #155 - How Not to Sleep on the Couch

Wed, 6 May 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This we discuss the making of a successful marriage, check out the movie Fulltime Killer, and review Heavy Metal in Baghdad.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet):

Intro -- "Penrose After Dark" by Bennie Smith.
Bumpers -- "You’re Driving Me Crazy!" by Emilie-Claire Barlow.
Outro -- "Born to be Great" by I Said Stop!

Show #154 - Good Little Rover

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about the Mars Rovers - Spirit and Opportunity, check out Madness Under The Royal Palms by Laurence Leamer, review Zulu, and discuss Hubris by Michael Isikoff.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet):

Intro -- "300 sirenes" by Paul Cargnello.
Bumpers -- "Flamenc - q" by Josep Sotto.
Outro -- "Mile Marker" by Dropout Year.

Show #153 - Getting Throaty With Birds

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Bird Songs, look into The Host, serve up Schlock of the Month: 88 Minutes, check out Seeds of Betrayal by David B. Coe, and review Misquoting Jesus by XXXX.

Next Schlock of the Month: The Wyvern Mystery

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet):

Intro -- "Todo una vida" by Raquel Bitton.
Bumpers -- "Fade" by Joan Jones.
Outro -- "Gorgeous Behavior" by Marching Band.

Show #152 - Heavy Breathing for Birds

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Bird Respiration, check out the movie Sukiyaki Western Django, open the Mail Bag, and review 21.

Music Credits (music provided by IODAPromonet).

Intro -- "Backrow Politics" by Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band.
Bumpers -- "Range" by The Balky Mule.
Outro -- "When Love Goes Bad" by Donna Frost.

Show #151 - Facetime with Mars

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Mars, review The Man From Earth, check out the book King of Hearts by G. Wayne Miller, and look at the video game Fallout 3.

Music Credits (music provided by IODAPromonet):

Intro -- "Any Day Now" by Tom Taylor.
Bumpers -- "River of Dirt" by Marissa Nadler.
Outro -- "So Your Love" by Joan Jones.

Show #150 - The Comedy of Plants

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Plant Biology, review Tropic Thunder, and check out the book Zuckerman Unbound by Philip Roth.

Music Credits (music provided by IODAPromonet):

Intro -- "Maybe I’m Sorry" by Three Legged Fox.
Bumpers -- "Remember" by Yair Yona.
Outro -- "Something Ain’t Right" by Blue Dukes.

Show #149 - Tricky Very Tricky

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss misinterpreted art, review Rescue Dawn, get a Green update, and check out Schlock of the Month: Plan 9 From Outer Space.

Next Schlock of the Month: 88 Minutes

Music Credits (Music provided by IODAPromonet):

Intro -- "A Penny for Your Prayers" by Ironweed.
Bumpers -- "Jim in a Bottle" by Charlie Walker.
Outro -- "Railroad Boy" by Amy LaVere.

Show #148 - Two Peas One Pod

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Science Fiction versus Fantasy, bring you a Monsanto update, check out Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell, and review a biography of Howard Hughes.

Music Credits (music provided by IODAPromonet):

Intro -- "Dirty Dog" by Boo Boo Davis.
Bumpers -- "Brother Ray" by Jim Rotondi.
Outro -- "So Far Away" by Tango Kilo.

Show #147 - We Need Superheroes

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Superheroes, offer up Anti-Pet Peeve #11, open the Mail Bag, and get a teaser look at MI:5.

Music Credits:

Intro -- "Avalon" by BRB.
Bumpers -- "Hellhounds" by Jamblasters.
Outro -- "Bad Boss" by Lemmings.

Show #146 - Dangling Trophies

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 05:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Generation Y, review the movie Next, talk about comedian Mike Birbiglia, and check out the book Slip of the Knife.

Next Schlock of the Month: Plan 9 From Outer Space

Music Credits:

Intro -- "Downtown" by Jon-Rae Fletcher.
Bumpers -- "Windchimes" by Steve Key.
Outro -- "My Love is Like a Hurricane" by The Superfly Band.

Show #145 - This Podcast Likes You

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Self-Esteem, check out Cary Grant: a biography, offer up Pet Peeve #21, and review Slumdog Millionaire. All this plus a BONUS review of the documentary Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room.

Music Credits:

Intro -- "It’s a Beautiful Day" by Stone Garden.
Bumpers -- "Groovin’ High" by Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie.
Outro -- "My Hands Are A City" by Fembots.

Show #144 - Schlockfest 2009

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:01:00 GMT

This week we do Schlockfest!

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet):

Intro -- "Yesterday" by Ky-Mani Marley.
Outro -- "Happiness" by Doghouse Roses.

Show #143 - Organic Companions

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss organic companion planting, check out The Blade Itself, review Capote, and talk about Escape.

Music Credits (provided by IODAPromonet):

Intro -- "Let’s All Go To Bed" by The Mother Truckers.
Bumpers -- "Fillings Mignon" by Janne Schaffer.
Outro -- "Hesitation Blues" by Willie Nelson.

Show #142 - Dragon Lo Mein

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 05:01:00 GMT

This week we talk about Chinese Dragons, play the game Dead Space, open the Mail Bag, and review the documentary Hell House.

Music Credits:

Intro -- "Slippery Slime" by Eggshell Egoz.
Bumpers -- "Long Time" by Rich Todd.
Outro -- "Into The Blue" by Rob Eyley.

Show #141 - Digging Doubt

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:01:00 GMT

This week we discuss Doubt, review Crawford, check out Havana Nocturne, and talk about Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control.

Music Credits:

Intro -- "Texas Bluesman" by Aunt Kizzy’z Boyz.
Bumpers -- "Black Coffee" by Sundress.
Outro -- "Cinch Sack" by Bigboy Pants.