Episode 218: State of the Hucklebug (SOTH), shout-outs, Mr. Middlebrow’s Marvelous Movie Mash-Ups, movies (Bet: Parking Lot Movie; The Majestic, Stennie: Fever Pitch), Pet Stories, Emergen-C, the Vaginal Spa, What’s Up With That – Bill O’Reilly interviews Barack Obama, Weird News Stories, Fuck Offs and You Rules.
Music: “The Hucklebuck,” performed by Sierra Rein, Lee Rocker, and Frank Sinatra.
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No more reading comments?? Well, boo. But I understand.
I think the missing Mr. Middlebrow Marvelous Movie Mash-up™ is STOP MAKING SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, but I’m not up on my Austen.
FEVER PITCH rings true because I know that Colin Firth character. He’s not me; I went to school with him. It’s really a tale of obsession, but because it’s about a sports team, most expect it to be more comedic than it is.
Speaking of sports fandom — Green Bay Packers, Super Bowl champs! Went to college 10 min from the stadium. It’s such a small working-class town filled with the friendliest people you’d ever meet. And there is very little else to do in town except for the Packers, so they live and breathe the team. And if you’re into socialism — and who isn’t — the fans OWN the team. I grew up just outside of Pittsburgh, however, and can remember when Terry Bradshaw wasn’t a complete joke. I love that town as well, and have many friends still there. It was the perfect SB matchup for me, but I was happiest with the outcome that occurred. In Chicagoland, I’m getting all sorts of flack from embittered Bears fans, but thanks to Facebook/Twitter I can actually express my joy without fear of snowballs/rocks being thrown at my head.
Regarding the Vaginal Spa: Don’t knock it till you tried it. Heavenly!
A thought about comments: If you don’t read them for fear of time, after you’ve decided which is “Comment of the Week” – maybe you could post responses to them in the comment thread?
I know, more work, but it might fend off the wrath you’ll feel otherwise — MY WRATH.
Wow. I start commenting and you decide to stop reading them during the show. Coincidence? I think not… “Comment of the Week” is a fun idea. Now there is more pressure to be witty. Maybe you can keep score throughout the year of who gets “Comment of the Week” most often and they can receive a special award at the end of the year.
Vaginal Spa – brilliant!
Stennie – I do not have a kazoo.
I’m kind of glad. Now I can just say “hi” to get my shout out. I get so behind on listening by Thursday night.
Hi!
I say boo to the not reading of comments. Because usually I don’t read them myself since I don’t like spoilers. Plus I like your remarks about the comments, that’s the whole fun thing about commenting! Shout-outs have always been my favorite part of the podcast!
I’m way behind on HBs (I didn’t get where I am today by being caught up on Hucklebugs!) but I wanted to stop by and say hi and I’m thinking about you! And I’ll get caught up again soon!
P.S., will you both be my Valentines?
Patrick MLL comes through in the clutch!
The comments question is a thorny dilemma. The appeal of the show (for me, at least) is the interactive aspect of it. “I just leave reading my name in the paper, Butch.” Seems counter-intuitive to get rid of that, especially when you’re trying to boost listenership by touting the participatory nature of the show. I suspect a comment-of-the-week approach would alienate more than it would motivate. At the very least, give everybody a shout-out, and mention just one thing from each comment, kind of like you were doing before.
And I like Patrick’s idea about you all responding in the comments instead of spending so much air time on shout-outs/comment responses.
Ack. “leave” = “love”
We recorded a bit early this week so we missed your comment this week, Mr. Middlebrow. We will catch you next time though. “Middlebrow, Middlebrow, Mister Middlebrow…”