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It's My Podcast!
"Practice, practice, practice." That's what everyone told me in my job
interviews to be a radio announcer. Leading to the big question, "How do I
get more practice?" Enter the Internet, and that wonderful new medium of
podcasting. So here's the NEW crown jewel of my site, a place for me to
practice, practice, and spread the word.
The Newest Episodes
Episode 100: Mr. Worf, Fire!
The season finale! I've decided to take the summer off, so I reflect on the past 100 episodes and hit you with a
season finale cliffhanger.
Episode 99: I Like to Score
My obscure film scores arrive in the mail, so I play them for you! I also give props to KFC for their victory with
PETA, and geek out over my sexy new glasses.
Episode 98: The Art of Mediocrity
I get ready to sit down and watch all 10 Pokemon films, I continued debating where to get my new computer,
and I share the tale of Tama the Station Master.
Episode 97: Online Footprint
I lament the size of my online footprint, complete my collection of Star Trek on DVD, and geek out over
Pokemon 10.
Episode 96: My May Long Weekend
I gush about Speed Racer, tell you about one of the funniest websites ever, and go poking around
online for hard-to-find film scores.
Episode 95: Comics, Yo!
I lament the loss of Lex Luthor on Smallville, figure out what's next for Marvel movies, and
give a review of Iron Man.
Episode 94: Drive Real Fast
I play a couple of songs to get you revving your engines, while I talk about the movie version of
the Hobbit, Disney getting into the nature film biz, and Star Wars Muppets.
Episode 93: TerraTron
I reminisce about CompuSmart, discuss the merits of various video game systems, and announced the title of
the new X-Files movie!
Episode 92: Pixar Perfect
I re-cap the biggest movie news of the past week: Pixar unveiling their slate of films for the next 4 years.
Episode 91: Countdown to Something
I rave about getting Brent Spiner's album, count down the top 5 most anticipated blockbusters of 2008, and say good-bye to
Royal Canadian Air Farce.
Episode 90: Covered Two Ways
I ponder how to spend my tax refund, share the oddest book title of 2007, and go on a rant about grilled chicken.
Episode 89: ...And a Dollar Short
I celebrate the return of the McRib, introduce you to the voice cast of the next Batman animated film, and
run for office.
Episode 88: Keys in my Pocket
I say good-bye to The Batman, Data sings, and I read news stories too hot for radio.
Episode 87: My Life Summed Up
I talk about the job, tell you all about the upcoming Family Guy spinoff, and obsess over Pokemon 10.
Episode 86: Request Show #3
I play your songs and tell little tales about why I like you.
Episode 85: The Moon Maiden
I wax poetic about the moon, tell you about my runner-up entry in a photo contest, and read the best
news story I've ever written.
Episode 84: Brain Freeze
I whine a little about my car not running in the cold, share with you Weird Al's latest cameo on
The Simpsons, and tell of the brief minute I was a football legend.
Episode 83: Meh
This week's show is a rant about the title of the new James Bond film, a quick discussion about the Oscars, and
a ramble about the works of Michael Giacchino.
Episode 82: What Would Optimus Prime Do?
Facebook is like high school. Star Trek broke my heart. The paradox of Wonder Woman. All on this week's show!
Episode 81: 92
I complain over Batman, obsess over the two Daxes, share a story about
live-action role playing, and tell you about Weird Al returning to The
Simpsons!
Episode 80: The Depressed Philosopher
I go on a philosophical bent, talk about the new Law and Order show, and share a New Years Resolution!
Episode 79: My Christmas Scrapbook
A collection of clips recorded live on location at various places during my
Christmas vacation!
Episode 78: Christmas with my Brother and Sister
I share some tales of what Christmas was like with my brother and sister (duh)!
Episode 77: Slapdash II
It's that time of year again: the time of McDonald's hockey cards and trailers for next summer's blockbusters! Plus,
I tell you about seniors addicted to Dance Dance Revolution!
Episode 76: The Backwards Sign
I ramble about Star Wars action figures, introduce you to the world of DXing, and ramble about
Christmas!
Episode 75: Mascot Mania
I introduce you to the mascots for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics! And, I play my first
Christmas song of the season!
Episode 74: Christmas is Around the Corner
I rant about Shrek, rant about A Mouse, a Mystery, and Me, and announce the winner of my first contest!
Episode 73: My First Contest
I'm giving away a DVD! Listen to the show for all the details, how to enter, and how to win!
Episode 72: The Third Weird Al Show
I get my latest batch of new Weird Al CD's! Plus, I give you the Best Animated Film short list, and I tell you about
my first contest, happening in next week's show!
Episode 71: Get Off That Couch!
I obsess over free DVDs, gush about how Robot Chicken is the funniest show on TV, and try to play animated
movie catch-up.
Episode 70: The Big Game
I complain about Christmas stuff being on store shelves before the end of Halloween, I gush over Pushing Daisies, and
do some shopping in the USA.
Episode 69: Haunted
I play the songs that haunt me. Plus, I geek out over Transformers on DVD and talk about the World Waterpark.
Episode 68: AV Cables
I chat about the ticket prices for the Olympics, share the tale of how I got my mother addicted to video games,
and get a very special phone call from Optimus Prime.
Episode 67: Back to the Grind
Well, I'm all out of live on location shows, so it's back to the studio! And by studio, I mean my rented basement.
Episode 66: Scarecrow Goes to Jasper
Live on location from Jasper! I visit all my favourite sites, and tell you all about them.
Episode 65: The Royal Tyrrell Museum
Live on location from Drumheller! I visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum, and share my thoughts on some of the displays.
Episode 64: The Cool Down
The experts say that it's not too healthy to jump back into work as soon as you get back from vacation...
that you should take a day or two to have a cool down period. Hence, this show.
Episode 63: Vacation!
I'm on vacation! I tell you the complete plans I've been working on for the past few months and share my
summer reading!
Episode 62: Request Show #2
I go digging through my hard drive, and find a couple of requests I haven't played yet! Sounds like it's time
for another request show!
Episode 61: 10 Seconds at a Time
It's a short show this week as I complain about my landlord, give you the Indiana Jones update, and
celebrate a special anniversary.
Episode 60: Lots of Stuff
I talk about "Weird Al" Yankovic's upcoming projects, show off my new digital camera, continue planning
my upcoming vacation, and reflect on my high school grad.
Episode 59: The Simpsons Show
I go see The Simpsons Movie and offer up my thoughts on this cornerstone of pop culture.
Episode 58: The Second Weird Al Show
I got to see "Weird Al" Yankovic in concert! AND I MET HIM!! AND GOT MY PICTURE TAKEN WITH HIM!! I tell you
all about it.
Episode 57: Athabasca Pottermania
I thought I'd hit the streets of Athabasca and find signs of mania for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,
and boy was I surprised when I found some!
Episode 56: Here I Am
I ruminate on my 30th birthday, tell you what I got, and introduce some new words to the dictionary.
Episode 55: Crime of the Double Dip
I take you into the seedy world of DVDs, where I explain extended cuts, double-dipping, and just generally
complain about it all.
Episode 54: Vinyl
I take advantage of my father's new toy to play some old records for you! I also tell you why high school kids
will never have to read another book, and give you the Spice Report.
Episode 53: More Memories of Kumagaya
Once again, I take a moment to remember my lost year...my year in Japan.
Episode 52: Big Party in River City
We come to you live from Red Deer, as I take you to my sister's college graduation!
Episode 51: Dinosaur Postcards
I discuss the merits of Jones Soda, whine about Subway's plan to start selling pizza, and start figuring
out what do for my summer vacation!
Episode 50: The Big Blue Water Bottle
I launch in to an analysis of "pop culture reference as joke," give props to one of the greatest technological innovations
of the decade, and wish Star Wars a happy 30th anniversary!
Episode 49: The Glass Tulip
I talk about the Facebook revolution, complain about Shrek 3 and clean my toilet.
Episode 48: From the Mall
My first show live on location from West Edmonton Mall! I take in Free Comic Book Day and see Spider-Man 3.
Episode 47: Spider-Show
It's the last show before Spider-Man 3! So I talk endlessly about the Spider-Man movies.
Episode 46: Me Time
I sat down and took some "me time" yesterday. I tell you all about, and share some of my favourite "me time" tunes!
Episode 45: Drive
They tell me a good way to practice your announcing is to narrate what you see while you're driving.
And that's exactly what I do!
Episode 44: Movie Day!
I go on location to give you my movie reviews of TMNT and 300!
Episode 43: Fancy Thoughts
In spring, a young man's heart turns to thoughts of fancy. Here's some of my fancy thoughts.
Episode 42: Toons and Tunes
I talk about upcoming animated films (the toons) and play some music (the tunes)!
Episode 41: 15 Free Minutes
I'm really busy this weekend, so I slapped this together in my free 15 minutes.
Episode 40: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Just like a chocolate chip cookie, this week's show is a sweet and tasty treat.
Episode 39: Out in Athabasca
It's my first on-location show! I head out into the streets of Athabasca and tell you about the local landmarks.
Episode 38: Family Day Party
As I do every year around this time, I share the tale of why we celebrate Family Day. And, I share the latest developments
on Vancouver 2010.
Episode 37: More About Movies
I tell you all about Athabasca movie night, and go through my angst in weather I should buy myself a Surround Sound system.
I'm obsessed, I tell you. OBSESSED!
Episode 36: Romance and Junk
I share some of my views on romance, tell a few of my stories that I heard from friends of friends, and play some
songs to get you "in da mood."
Episode 35: Hopeless Addict
I bought more DVDs. I bought lots more DVDs. I take a moment to tell the world all about them!
Episode 34: Music to Change Continents By
So, one of my best friends is getting ready to make the move from
Scotland to Australia. I promised her a special episode to listen to on the plane. This is that episode.
Episode 33: Hippity Dippity
I run into an old friend at West Edmonton Mall, extol the virtues of Clone High, and say hi to my Mom,
who's now a listener!
Episode 32: Aftermath
I tell you what I got for Christmas, and burn off the last of the Christmas songs...including that one I've been
promising all December...I'm Giving Santa a Pikachu for Christmas!
Episode 31: One Week to Go
It's a real CanCon Christmas, as I play some Christmas tunes by Barenaked Ladies and Sarah McLachlan. Plus, I was
poetic about the DVD release of Clerks 2!
Episode 30: For Real
As promised, here's the highlight reel from my first real on-air stint at a real radio station!
Episode 29: Farmboy Strikes!
I reflect on the Tory leadership race, talk about what I'll be getting you for Christmas, and play the
first Christmas song of the season!
Episode 28: Epics
A couple of 5-minute epic songs, and my thoughts on the Tory leadership race, Buy Nothing Day, and Panda
mating habits.
Episode 27: Shiny New DVDs
Just like a little kid showing off his toys, I have to tell you about all my new DVDs!
Episode 26: ET Phone In
I'm just dead tired, so I kinda phoned it in this week. However, I do have my first-ever special guest, so at least
listen to her!
Episode 25: BoredBeatleMania
Once again, I'm kind of gripped with a certain melancholy. And there's no better way to get over it than talk about
Christmas, new animated movies, joining Possum Lodge, and playing lots of Beatles songs.
Episode 24: Halloweentown
It's Halloween, so I can do what I always do: bust out songs from The Nightmare Before Christmas! I also muse on Halloween,
Christmas, Jack Skellington and Bob & Doug McKenzie. Just another Halloween for me.
Episode 23: A Bit of This
Good show, this week. I talk about Christmas albums, The Little Mermaid, Participaction, and naughty things.
And I slip in a classic song or two from my childhood.
Episode 22: The Weird Al Show 1
To celebrate "Weird Al" Yankovic's new album, nothing but Weird Al songs! And 75% stuff off the new album,
Straight Outta Lynwood.
Episode 21: The Bat Show
Something I've been planning ever since I started this...it's nothing but songs from the Batman movies! And,
in between, I wax poetic about the Dark Knight.
Episode 20: Vulgarity
I play all the swear-stuffed and dirty-joke-ridden songs I could never play on the radio. It's goes without
saying that this one's not safe for work.
Episode 19: Jar Jar's Big Adventure
So, bought Star Wars on DVD again. Here's where I outline my DVD buying philosophy, and crank up some
Star Wars tunes.
Episode 18: Summer Movies 2007
Now that the summer movie season of 2006 is over, I look ahead to the summer movie season of next year, and count down
what I'm most looking forward to.
Episode 17: A Story to Tell
This time, I try something new. I tell you the tale of years-long quest to get a multiregional DVD player...and I throw in
some tunes to pass the time.
Episode 16: DVD Lament
I have a job! I have expenses! I can't buy more DVDs! I whine about it. And, I throw in a little OutKast and the
latest by "Weird Al" Yankovic.
Episode 15: Slapdash
My weekend plans changed quickly and drastically, so here's something I pieced together super-quick. I share a few
stories about work, and bust some Geri Halliwell and a little more Nelly Furtado.
Episode 14: Road Trip!
I reflect on that joy that I used to do every summer vacation, the road trip. Back in those days, I'd always
make a mixed tape to bring on the road...think of this one as my mixed tape for 2006.
Episode 12: Glassware
For a guy who doesn't drink, I have quite a collection of beer glasses. I share the tales of how I got them. And,
play some Smash Mouth and Nelly Furtado.
Episode 11: Happy Belated Birthday
My high speed Internet's back up and running, so I'm back! I bust out the special birthday episode I was hoping
to do three weeks ago...you know, when it really was my birthday.
Episode 10: As Seen on TV
I crank up some of the catchier tunes from TV commercials right now, like that one from that Zeller's commercial,
and the song from the Clerks II trailer.
Episode 9: Lax-a-daisy
I take her easy this week...I play a few cuts from the soundtracks for Cars and Corpse Bride,
and share my wacky misadventures of small town living.
Episode 8: Two Fer
Two "Weird Al" Yankovic songs...two George Harrison songs...and all the other foolishness you've come to expect from me.
Episode 7: Kinenbi - the Japaniversary
It's the annual celebration of my time in Japan! I share some tales of my adventures that I haven't told yet, and I play
a bunch of songs that always take me back to Kumagaya! Oh, and no J-Pop...save for what I butchered to make my intro.
Episode 6: Stuck
All those songs that have been stuck in my head for the past week...well, I finally get them out. I also take a moment
to rhapsodize about the new Batwoman and share fond memories of Galaxy Angel!
Episode 5: Request Show #1
I got my first batch of requests! Tune in and listen to YOUR music!
Episode 4: A New Hope Job
Back from the hiatus, and it's time to party and celebrate my first job in radio! I fill you in one what my job entails,
and play lots of party music.
Episode 3: Moving Day
Something slapped together in between packing up to move to my new job!
Episode 2: Who Ya Gonna Call?
I wax poetic on Ghostbusters, the new rides at Walt Disney World, and crank up lots of tunes from one of the greatest
movie franchises of the 80s.
Episode 1: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
I celebrate the simple things in life, say good-bye to The Red Green Show,
and play some Barenaked Ladies and Blood, Sweat, and Tears.
Episode 0: My New Mop
I kick off this whole endeavour. It can only get better from here!
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