http://wastedwords.net en-us Copyright 2012 Wasted Words A less sober perspective on the world's events and issues Wasted Words The weekly panel discussion show where everyone is drunk and nobody knows what they're talking about, providing a less sober perspective on any and all topics, from politics to pop culture. Hosted by RJ White, featuring Shek Baker, Andrew Lin, Stephen Levinson, Olivia Todd and occasional guest panelists. Wasted Words info@wastedwords.net http://www.wastedwords.net/wastedwords.xml Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 137: Erin Hill, Millenials and their Culture, What Did Tony Zaret Have for Lunch? Media studies scholar Erin Hill joins Olivia, Stephen, and RJ to discuss why young adult fiction is dominated by dystopia, how our K-12 education system is crippling critical thinking skills, and pretty much being old. Plus! The triumphant return of What Did Tony Zaret Have for Lunch? yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords137.mp3 Friday, 24 August 2012 12:41:00 -0400 00:52:14 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 136: Mickie Cathers, Delusional Failures, Hell in a Handbasket Mickie Cathers joins Stephen, Leonard and Olivia to discuss what to do after training a lifetime for one achievement that's over in an instant. Then we talk about self-delusion and eating your way through Wal-Mart. Plus! New segment, Hell in a Handbasket. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords136.mp3 Friday, 10 August 2012 14:03:00 -0400 00:57:48 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 135: Nate Patrin, hometown reps, Quickly Now! Pitchfork scribe Nate Patrin joins Andrew, Leonard and Olivia to contrast childhood hometowns vs. towns one lives in today. Leonard's ire is stoked by a combustible combo of New York talk and Southern Comfort, plus! Quickly Now! bogs down with the Olympics. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords135.mp3 Friday, 27 July 2012 13:36:00 -0400 00:56:34 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 134: Ed Mundy, commuting strategies, What's Cookin'? Channel101 New York producer and animator extraordinaire Ed Mundy (Archer, Sealab 2021, The Electric Company, et al) joins Andrew, Stephen, and Leonard to discuss the various miseries and fleeting joys of commuting. Also: we introduce a new segment, "What's Cookin'?", which may or may not resemble previous segments. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords134.mp3 Thursday, 12 July 2012 17:12:00 -0400 00:53:52 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 133: RJ White, idols and mentors, Say What's Good In a flourish of mysterious volume-level issues, disappearing panelists, and uncomfortable moments of silence (in other words, your average episode), RJ White (Fake Criterions) hands the hosting reins over to erstwhile panelist Shek Baker and takes a turn as guest. The gang discusses mentors and idols, and shouts out to nut-based spreads and "eggs" during the "Say, What's Good?" segment. Plus - Plug! Leonard Pierce's new humor collection, Moods from Marbletown. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords133.mp3 Tuesday, 26 June 2012 23:01:00 -0400 00:41:20 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 132: Jaime Fountaine, office ladies, what did Tony Zaret Have For Lunch Guest Jaime Fountaine [jaimefountaine.com] asks Leonard, Stephen, Tony and RJ about their experiences with those office ladies. You know the ones. ALSO- What Did Tony Zaret Have For Lunch? and a kind-of secondary topic. Plus - plugs! yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords132.mp3 Wednesday, 09 May 2012 19:21:56 -0400 00:59:00 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 131: Nate Patrin, media, say what's good Nate Patrin (Pitchfork, City Pages) asks the panel whether or not today's media-saturated society is more cynical than in the past. Olivia is bored by this and we end the show. BEFORE THAT, HOWEVER- "Say, What's Good," with recommendations on sci-fi and sports books, old NYC photos, good violin music and German tv-movies that The Matrix ripped off. Also, we will be done in three or four weeks. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords131.mp3 Wednesday, 09 May 2012 19:21:56 -0400 00:44:12 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 130: Mike Riggs, careers, Buck Owens Mike Riggs, of Reason Magazine, stops by to ask the panel what they'd rather be doing, career-wise and if they can imagine doing their current jobs for another half-decade or so. ALSO- the stunning return of "What Is Leonard Pierce Looking At On Wikipedia?" yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords130.mp3 Tuesday, 24 April 2012 21:44:56 -0400 00:46:55 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 129: Ramsey Ess, restaurant concepts, rock operas Guest Ramsey Ess [ramseyess.net, the Wonderful, Thanks. podcast] asks Shek, Leonard, Olivia and RJ what restaurants they'd open, given the chance. In "Say, What's Good?" you are advised toward restaurants in Louisiana and Philadelphia, graduate school acceptance letters, mac and cheese and mints. ALSO- appropriate ages for rock operas; whiskey. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords129.mp3 Wednesday, 18 April 2012 20:39:56 -0400 00:53:55 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 128: Matt Vermeulen, passover, Tony Z's Haggadah, entertainment Matt Vermeulen stops by to ask Shek, Stephen, Tony and RJ if they have any pop cultural litmus tests for the people they know. ALSO- The stunning return of What Did Tony Zaret Have For Lunch?, with a slight breach of protocol. AND- a bunch of awesome things to plug in LA and NYC (including a performance of a reworked The Who's Tommy). Listen to see what they are, or follow us on Twitter or Facebook for specifics. BONUS DOWNLOAD - As discussed on the show, Tony Z's Haggadah, for your Seder this week. If you use one Haggadah this year, make it Tony Z's. Go to wastedwords.net to download it. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords128.mp3 Tuesday, 03 April 2012 21:27:56 -0400 00:48:36 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 127: Matt Koff, Ask the Bartender, green shrimp, vandalism Guest Matt Koff (MattKoff.com) leads Olivia, Tony and RJ in a discussion of egging people, TP-ing houses, jerks, the use of Twitter and how video games are a massive waste of time. Fun! Also, a visit from Deke Zibinski for Ask the Bartender- Green shrimp! Board games in bars! yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords127.mp3 Thursday, 22 March 2012 10:44:56 -0400 00:49:53 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 126: Brodie Brockie, Cats, What Is Leonard Pierce Looking at on Wikipedia? Brodie Brockie stops by to ask the panel why humans have animals living in their houses. Specifically, cats. ALSO- the startling debut of a new segment, What Is Leonard Pierce Looking at on Wikipedia? CAN YOUR HEART STAND IT? If not, it's your hospital bill, Jackie. Too bad. Hey, and a little post-apocalypse! yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords126.mp3 Tuesday, 13 March 2012 21:33:56 -0500 00:47:19 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 125: Standup comedy, Say What's Good?, Sour Cabbage Tony tells Shek, Olivia, Andrew and RJ about the ins-and-outs of doing the standup comedian thing. Also- we tell you what the heck to check out in Say, What's Good? SOON TO COME: Various recipes, from Tony. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords125.mp3 Tueesday, 06 March 2012 21:19:56 -0500 00:49:34 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 124: Sports, media, Viewer Mail, What Did Tony Zaret Have For Lunch Dan McQuade (Sports Illustrated, Philadelphia magazine) asks the panel why certain sports stories break out of that realm and into the mainstream. What results is a discussion of politics, racism, the media and those little astrology books at the supermarket checkout. ALSO- Viewer Mail and the immensely entertaining What Did Tony Zaret Have for Lunch? yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords124.mp3 Wednesday, 22 February 2012 22:08:56 -0500 00:47:01 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 123: Steve Huey, dating, What Did Tony Zaret Have For Lunch Steve Huey (Yacht Rock, VH1 upcoming 100 Greatest Women) comes by to ask Leonard, Olivia, Tony and RJ why those online articles about dating never seem to apply to real, actual, people. AND- Tony throws everyone for a loop in another round of "What Did Tony Zaret Have For Lunch?" ALSO- Proper Martinis, a listener's chance to have lunch with Olivia, Detroit's late Orbit magazine and so many, many other things. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords123.mp3 Wednesday, 15 February 2012 19:30:56 -0500 00:60:04 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 122: Molly Eichel, What Did Tony Zaret Have For Lunch, Oscars, Awards Molly Eichel of the Philadelphia Daily News joins Andrew, Leonard, Olivia and RJ to try and figure out why folks get so upset about award show picks. But! Before that, the startlingly popular "What Did Tony Zaret Have for Lunch?" segment. Check WastedWords.net for Tony's recipe. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords122.mp3 Wednesday, 01 February 2012 22:06:56 -0500 00:45:04 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 121: Joel Levinson, Say, What's Good? Sizzurp, Homebrewing, Stamps Stephen's brother Joel Levinson [happyjoel.com] is the guest this week, and he wanted us to discuss how he hates people who homebrew in Brooklyn, hipster hobbies, preferred methods for getting ready to use the restroom and a few other things. Also-"Say, What's Good?", featuring expensive shoes, a couple of fun songs, herbs, NetworkAwesome.com and some magical record cleaning machine. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords121.mp3 Wednesday, 18 January 2012 19:56:56 -0500 00:52:14 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 120: Ryan Ridley, Tony Zaret's Lunch and Bad Standup Gig, Bachelor Parties Ryan Ridley (Channel 101 and the Grandma's Virginity Podcast) joins Shek, Stephen, Olivia and RJ to ask about leadership and whether or not it's worth it, especially in relation to bachelor parties. Also- a What Did Tony Zaret Have For Lunch leads to Stephen helping Tony navigate Queens, NY to a not-so-good comedy show. LIVE. ON THE AIR. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords120.mp3 Tuesday, 10 January 2012 22:32:56 -0500 00:55:35 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 119: Ask the Bartender, New Year, psychic predictions It's the end of the year, so Shek, Andrew, Leonard and RJ see how Canada's Psychic Nikki did in predicting the major events of 2011. Also- a call to Deke Zibinski, of Baltimore's Northside Tavern to find out how his year went and to find out what sort of big to-do his joint has planned for New Year's Eve. Celebrate with us, won't you? yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords119.mp3 Wednesday, 28 December 2011 20:47:56 -0500 00:49:16 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 118: Santa, Christmas, Say What's Good? Boy, oh boy. A rough start. Olivia has some major technical issues. In a Christmas miracle, they clear up magically. THEN WE GET GOING, BUT GOOD. So many things for you to check out from "Say, What's Good?" Then, we address the issue of what believing in Santa means and find out when we all lost it. The only parent on the panel, Andrew, has a great idea for how he'll keep the magic alive with his kid. After that, some whistling. Happy Whatevermaskahzaa! yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords118.mp3 Wednesday, 21 December 2011 19:45:56 -0500 00:47:34 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 117: Tim Tebow, Reality Television, Religion A listener question gets Tony a little hot under the collar in "Ask Tony Zaret About the Television Industry," then Shek asks the panel if being annoyed at Tim Tebow and the Broncos' success makes him a jerk. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords117.mp3 Wednesday, 7 December 2011 14:52:56 -0500 00:49:53 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 116: Community, cable tv, nerds, culture plugs First- a new feature, "Ask Tony Zaret About the Television Industry," in which we talk about the chances of Community coming back and why cable channels with much lower ratings thrive. Then- we discuss nerd and geek culture and whether that's even a thing or just an annoying marketing ploy. ALSO- Plugs, wherein you find out where you can see Tony do standup in person (in NY) and see Leonard read from his book (in TX). And! Your chance to have lunch with Wasted Words personalities, if you're willing to go to Manhattan to do so! Details inside! Listen, then email! You could enjoy a cheap lunch with real genuine podcast people! yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords116.mp3 Wednesday, 30 November 2011 21:05:56 -0500 00:50:40 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 115: Steve Huey, friendship, Oktoberfest "Hollywood" Steve Huey [Yacht Rock] stops by to ask the panel what role friendship plays in life as you get older. Get this- they actually give some pretty good advice. ALSO: Tony Zaret lets us guess his lunch and tells us about his adventures at Oktoberfest in Germany. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords115.mp3 Thursday, 29 September 2011 14:53:56 -0500 00:47.29 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 114: Australia, Australia, Australia "Calamity" Jon Morris stops by and we learn a frighteningly large amount about Australia. Also- in "Say, What's Good?" you are advised about humidifiers, online DNA testing, caramelized carrots and Brother Claude Ely. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords114.mp3 Wednesday, 21 September 2011 19:38:56 -0500 00:51.14 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 113: Success. Budweiser. Does being a dick help? Liz Lent asks the panel if one really must act a certain way in order to get ahead in life. Also- the return of "What Did Tony Zaret Have For Lunch?" yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords113.mp3 Tuesday, 6 September 2011 21:23:56 -0500 00:27:43 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 112: Parenting, discipline, dogs. Jon Muller asks the panel how he should go about raising his impending child. That can't be good. Before that, Quickly Now! asks which natural disaster everyone would prefer. Oh and hey- a new theme song, by Ben Mullins! yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords112.mp3 Tuesday, 30 August 2011 21:42:56 -0500 00:35:43 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 111: Mike Riggs, pets, racism, geese, Planet of the Apes, simple syrup Mike Riggs (Reason Magazine) asks the panel why it's so difficult to adopt a pet and how the process can be simplified. ALSO: Racism, geese, James Randi and one of Tony's neighbors apparently has a gun. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords111.mp3 Sunday, 21 August 2011 16:35:56 -0500 00:52:10 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 110: Maggie Serota, Unemployment, What Did Tony Zaret Have For Lunch?, Dirty Dancing, First Jobs Maggie Serota (dailyurbanlegend.tumblr.com) asks the panel to solve America's unemployment problem. Also- another rousing edition of What Did Tony Zaret Have For Lunch? yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords110.mp3 Tuesday, 9 August 2011 22:20:56 -0500 00:37:26 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 109: Ryan Ridley, relationships, settling down, What Did Tony Zaret Have For Lunch Ryan Ridley (Channel 101, Grandma's Virginity podcast) joins Shek, Stephen, Leonard and RJ to talk about that time in one's life when they feel that they ought to settle down. Also- What Did Tony Zaret Have For Lunch? once again captures a grateful nation's imagination. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords109.mp3 Wednesday, 28 June 2011 19:55:56 -0500 00:50:04 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 108: Riding the rails, fire, subways, inappropriate strangers, What Did Tony Zaret Have For Lunch, Ask the Bartender Dennis DiClaudio joins Shek, Leonard, Olivia and RJ to discuss the perils of rail travel and being mistaken for a sleeping vagrant on the subway. Leonard is apoplectic over insanely-priced beer in New York. Bartender Deke Zibinski advises on the issue of illegally-opened fire hydrants. Also, we play another round of What Did Tony Zaret Have For Lunch?" yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords108.mp3 Tuesday, 21 June 2011 21:55:56 -0500 00:41:37 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 107: What Did Tony Zaret Have For Lunch, plastic surgery, horror on the internet, morbid fascinations Olivia stayed up all night looking at disturbing things on the internet what were they? Listen to find out, as she discusses them with Leonard, Shek, Andrew, Tony and RJ. Also, the debut of a startlingly popular new feature, What Did Tony Zaret Have For Lunch? yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords107.mp3 Tuesday, 31 May 2011 21:39:56 -0500 00:42:04 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 106: Shoes, religion, San Francisco, ice Shek, Stephen, Andrew, Leonard and RJ discuss religion and its possible substitutions. Then, somehow, adult films. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords106.mp3 Sunday, 15 May 2011 14:08:56 -0500 00:42:04 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 105: Steve Huey Steve Huey (Yacht Rock) joins us to talk about things on the internet that are over and under-valued. Also, Ted Nugent, the New York Times, beers of Michigan, The Smith-Westerns and many, many other items. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords105.mp3 Tuesday, 26 April 2011 22:30:56 -0500 00:57:13 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 104: Tony Zaret, jazz, delusions, unicycles, American Idol Old friend Tony Zaret sits fourth panel chair, as we discuss self-delusional behavior, laziness, penny farthings, unicycles, American Idol, jazz funk, World War I hats and hoarding. ALSO! Watch Saving Love over at atom.com! Beloved Wasted Words folks made it and if you 'like' it on your Facebooks and Twitters and Pokemons, Atom Films will let them make more. THIS WOULD BE A GOOD THING. NOW GO AND DO. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords104.mp3 Tuesday, 12 April 2011 22:12:56 -0500 00:57:13 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 104: Tony Zaret, jazz, delusions, unicycles, American Idol Old friend Tony Zaret sits fourth panel chair, as we discuss self-delusional behavior, laziness, penny farthings, unicycles, American Idol, jazz funk, World War I hats and hoarding. ALSO! Watch Saving Love over at atom.com! Beloved Wasted Words folks made it and if you 'like' it on your Facebooks and Twitters and Pokemons, Atom Films will let them make more. THIS WOULD BE A GOOD THING. NOW GO AND DO. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords104.mp3 Tuesday, 12 April 2011 22:12:56 -0500 00:57:13 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 103: Unions, the economy, ruin- good times! Nate Patrin joins Shek, Andrew, Leonard and RJ as they talk about where the country is headed. Facts and emotion! Also, "Say, what's good?" And RJ's microphone was on the wrong setting, so he is difficult to hear at times. This is not a bad thing. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords103.mp3 Wednesday, 30 March 2011 22:04:56 -0500 00:59:29 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 102: You are getting older and the new kids will just hug you out of pity. Matt Vermeulen brings the issue of today's generation gap to Stephen, Andrew, Leonard and RJ. These kids today- they're hugging? They don't like sarcasm? The very idea! Also- "Say What's Good" tells you to try several things (Skins, Downton Abbey, Fresh Direct, Dark Nebula), one of which is also a shameless plug for RJ's new book, Write More Good. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords102.mp3 Tuesday, 22 March 2011 21:46:56 -0500 00:40:04 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 101: The phrase "overrated" is overrated. Tony Zaret joins Shek, Stephen, Olivia and RJ to talk about his hatred of the word "overrated." Seriously, you people can't be more specific? Come on. Also- Quickly Now and a rather good Word of the Week. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords101.mp3 Thursday, 09 March 2011 20:07:56 -0500 00:30:22 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 100: Origins of the show, calling past guests, rambling Yes, we have finally reached show number 100. Shek, Stephen, Andrew, Leonard, Olivia and RJ head down memory lane, as old guests are phoned and there's a special announcement from an old friend of the program. We swear these will be shorter from now on, honest. Thank you to everyone for listening to us these last three years. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords100.mp3 Thursday, 24 February 2011 20:10:56 -0500 01:11:41 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 99: Celebrities are our betters. TOTALLY STOLEN FROM LEONARD'S PODCAST. Mike Riggs (dailycaller) stops by to chat with Shek, Olivia, Leonard and RJ. What about? Well- mostly about how celebrities seem to different arc for forgiveness than us regular folk. But also: various sodas, James Ellroy, Seijun Suzuki, chili and many other things. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords099.mp3 Thursday, 3 February 2011 19:51:56 -0500 01:04:34 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 98: Jukeboxes, bars, music, John Lee Hooker, karaoke Dan McQuade joins Shek, Andrew, Leonard and RJ to talk about the declining quality of bar jukeboxes. BEFORE THIS- "Say, What's Good?" AFTER THIS- Deke fields a question about bringing your kids to work for the "Ask the Bartender" segment. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords098.mp3 Wednesday, 19 January 2011 19:51:56 -0500 00:53:07 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 97: Tinned fish, smartphones, Peter Watkins Claire Zulkey joins Stephen, Andrew, Leonard and RJ to discuss tinned fish, the films of Peter Watkins and folk music. They then all complain about cellular smart-tele-phones like old people. 2011, EVERYONE! Oh - also, the show will now be produced every other week. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords097.mp3 Wednesday, 05 January 2011 20:09:56 -0500 00:46:53 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 96: New Year's, psychics, mummies, Martin Scorsese Shek, Andrew, Leonard, Olivia and RJ see out 2010 with a bit of reflection and checking up on the predictions an internet psychic from Canada had made for the year. Also, for some reason, the films of Martin Scorsese. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords096.mp3 Wednesday, 29 December 2010 19:50:56 -0500 00:45:30 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 95: JD Ryznar, books, kindles, Cliff Lee JD Ryznar (Yacht Rock, Acceptable TV) joins Shek, Stephen, Andrew and RJ this week. "Say, What's Good?" brings up recommendations of airlines, pitchers, video games, books and things that will cut the heck out of you. Then- books. Lots of talking about books. Followed by the Bible Quote of the Week, which is interpreted in a much more interesting way by JD. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords095.mp3 Tuesday, 14 December 2010 22:33:56 -0500 00:42:23 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 94: Awards, New York City, Ask the Bartender, Bible Quote of the Week Shek, Stephen, Andrew, Olivia and RJ read Viewer Mail, urge you to vote once again for us in the Podcast Awards (http://podcastawards.com) and discuss the wonders of New York City. Also- bartender Deke Zibinski stops by to answer a listener question for "Ask the Bartender." THEN, the return of the Bible Quote of the Week! Crazytown! yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords094.mp3 Tuesday, 07 December 2010 22:45:56 -0500 00:44:21 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 93: Competitors, Podcast Awards, Relationships, Tony Zaret, Ryan Ridley Hey, we are one of the ten finalists in the 'General' category for the 2010 Podcast Awards. From December 1-15, you can go and vote for us at podcastawards.com and we certainly hope that you do. Related to this, we discuss our fellow nominees. Then, Ryan Ridley (Grandma's Virginity Podcast, Channel 101) and Tony Zaret join Shek, Leonard and RJ to discuss awful relationship stories, emotions, marriage and gender roles. GOLD MEDAL AWARD-NOMINATED/WINNING PODCASTING, PEOPLE. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords093.mp3 Tuesday, 30 November 2010 22:11:56 -0500 00:52:53 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 92: Four Loko substitutes, Dennis DiClaudio, baking, Community Dennis DiClaudio joins Leonard, Olivia and RJ this Thanksgiving week to discuss the importance of cooking things for yourself, particularly baked-type treats. Also- you really ought to be watching Community and the crazy number of obscure Saturday Night Live episodes on Netflix: WI right now. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords092.mp3 Tuesday, 23 November 2010 23:17:56 -0500 00:57:17 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 91: Humiliation, Tony Zaret, strip clubs, Band Aids, sleepaway camp Tony Zaret joins Shek, Andrew, Leonard and RJ to discuss horrible lows followed by lofty heights. Many stories of humiliation follow. Also- Four Loko, Fox Soccer Net Plus, Band-Aids, strip clubs, Skid Row and oh, so much more. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords091.mp3 Tuesday, 16 November 2010 22:39:56 -0500 00:56:07 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 90: Jon Muller, risk, Channel 101, "Say, What's Good?" Jon Muller joins Shek, Stephen, Andrew and RJ, as they discuss risk. Also- "Say, What's Good?", advertising and our featured Facebook group member of the week, Sam Dunham. NEW YORKERS: If you are around Nov. 10, go to the Channel 101 screening at 93 Y Tribeca, where Shek, Stephen and Andrew have short films in competition. VOTE FOR THEM. Details may be found at ny.channel101.com. MORE VOTING: Have a second? Why not nominate us in the "General" category over at PodcastAwards.com? Thanks! yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords090.mp3 Tuesday, 9 November 2010 22:04:56 -0500 00:49:46 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 89: New contest! You could be on the show! Celebrities, paparazzi, cat sweaters, Subway There is a new contest! You, the listener, could be a panelist! The details are in the show. Then, Matt Vermeulen joins Shek, Andrew, Olivia and RJ to talk about celebrity and our general obsessiveness with it. Also- Subway (the sandwich chain), cat sweaters, Newsradio and people hoarding things. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords089.mp3 Tuesday, 2 November 2010 22:34:56 -0500 00:48:38 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 88: Ask the Bartender, Nate Patrin Tony Zaret, what stops us from enjoying things? Nate Patrin (Pitchfork, City Pages) and Tony Zaret join Olivia and RJ to discuss those things we would enjoy more, if it weren't for that one-little-thing holding us back. Also, Deke Zibinski is here for a new Ask the Bartender segment in which we tackle those at work who don't seem to pull their weight. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords088.mp3 Tuesday, 26 October 2010 22:12:56 -0500 00:43:58 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 87: Startling political announcements, ulcerative colitis, Steve Murray, Tony Zaret First off- our political endorsee, Steve Murray, running for Mayor of Toronto (murray4mayor.biz), is on the phone, with some surprising news. Then, Tony Zaret shares a somewhat embarrassing anecdote, involving ulcerative colitis and poor food choices in New York City. You can guess where it goes from there. Enjoy! yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords087.mp3 Tuesday, 12 October 2010 23:41:56 -0500 00:59:34 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 86: Hometowns, Gin Blossoms, politics Wasted Words makes its first political endorsement! Steve Murray for Mayor or Burgher of Toronto (murray4mayor.biz)! Then, Stephen asks Shek, Andrew, Leonard and RJ how their hometowns shaped who they are today. Also- "Say, What's Good?", the early 90s Phoenix music scene, mall food of the past , the Dayton Peace Accords and angels. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords086.mp3 Wednesday, 6 October 2010 10:27:56 -0500 00:55:27 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 85: Halloween, cheeseburgers, Say, What's Good?, Costumes, RJ yelling And we're back. Shek, Olivia, Andrew, Stephen and RJ launch a new feature, "Say, What's Good," RJ freaks the heck out about Mad Men, there is a plea for listeners to come forward and we discuss Halloween costumes of days gone by. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords085.mp3 Tuesday, 28 September 2010 22:02:56 -0500 00:44:41 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 84: Subcultures, jazz, the Amish, PA liquor laws If you could inhabit, temporarily, any American subculture at any time, what would it be? That's the question new panelist Jon Muller poses to Shek, Andrew, Olivia and RJ. ALSO- Viewer Mail, the liquor laws of Pennsylvania, strange noises and much, much more. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords084.mp3 Tuesday, 14 September 2010 22:52:56 -0500 00:44:06 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 83: Dennis DiClaudio, Dan Zaret, hot dogs, wrestling, new swear words Dennis DiClaudio (indecisionforever.com) and Dan Zaret join Shek, Andrew and RJ to discuss things for which we have newfound respect. Also, racist Chicago hot dogs and new swears. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords083.mp3 Thursday, 9 September 2010 21:07:56 -0500 00:42:30 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 82: Leonard Pierce, Mike Riggs, Tony Zaret, Goals! Three (!) guests join Andrew and RJ - Leonard Pierce (avclub.com), Mike Riggs (dailycaller.com) and Tony Zaret to talk about life goals, lists, Sun Ra, self-love, Day Quil and many, many other things on this week of Restoring Honor to this great nation. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords082.mp3 Tuesday, 31 August 2010 22:58:56 -0500 00:43:35 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 81: Just like the old days! Andrew hosts! Mike Wilson! Crazy! RJ is on the other side of the country, so in an unprecedented development, Andrew returns to the host's chair to guide the original Wasted Words panel- including the return of Mr. Mike Wilson (long thought dead)- for a special live in the studio installment. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords081.mp3 Wednesday, 25 August 2010 19:55:56 -0500 00:27:55 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 80: Myq Kaplan, music, waffles, why isn't it fun? New guest panelist Myq Kaplan (myqkaplan.com, Last Comic Standing) helps Shek, Stephen and RJ try to figure out why Andrew cannot enjoy music as he once did. Also- waffles vs. pancakes, as well as birding. THRILLING. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords080.mp3 Wednesday, 18 August 2010 21:00:56 -0500 00:35:40 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 79: Leonard Pierce, Dan McQuade, Ask the Bartender and crime Leonard Pierce (avclub.com) and Dan McQuade (philadelphiawilldo.com) join Shek, Olivia and RJ to talk about crimes they have all committed. Or not committed. A listener Asks the Bartender about a friend in a cult and we get details of the Northside Tavern's happy hour. Also, Olivia really, really doesn't like Kanye. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords079.mp3 Wednesday, 11 August 2010 20:00:56 -0500 00:48:00 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 78: Ryan Ridley, recycling popular culture, social media Ryan Ridley of the Grandma's Virginity podcast joins Shek, Stephen, Olivia and RJ to talk about the endless, ever-shortening recycling of our childhood popular culture. What fun for a post-vacation show! yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords078.mp3 Tuesday, 3 August 2010 22:42:56 -0500 00:31:11 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 77: How long did it take for your adopted city to feel like home? Are you a transplant in your current city? If so, how long did you take to truly feel of the place, if at all? That's this week's topic. Also, everyone gets mad at RJ for not being super-crazy about Mad Men. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords077.mp3 Tuesday, 7 July 2010 19:44:56 -0500 00:40:04 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 76: Tony Zaret, Mike Riggs, Fitness, Exercise, Coffee Tony Zaret and Mike Riggs (dailycaller.com) join Shek, Olivia and RJ to talk about fitness, exercise, the bars of Washington, D.C. and the foolproof Zaret Morning Workout Regimen. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords076.mp3 Tuesday, 29 June 2010 22:15:56 -0500 00:34:57 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 75: Leonard Pierce, Ask the Bartender, wedding gifts, how is everyone doing? Leonard Pierce joins Andrew, Stephen and RJ to just talk about how everyone is doing. Also- Ask the Bartender tackles the important issue of wedding cash gifts. Very simple. Deceptively so. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords075.mp3 Tuesday, 22 June 2010 22:25:56 -0500 00:41:23 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 74: JD Ryznar, asking vs. guessing, stamps, Tompkins 300 JD Ryznar (Yacht Rock, Acceptable TV, Channel 101) joins us to discuss the eternal struggle of those who "ask" versus those who "guess." ALSO - Do YOU know how much stamps cost, smart guy? Are you all-in on our quest to reach 300 people who will pledge to listen to the program, if Paul F. Tompkins appears? Join the group and we will see if it even works. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords074.mp3 Tuesday, 15 June 2010 21:50:56 -0500 00:39:08 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 73: There is a lot of intrusive technology, which is bad Liz Lent joins Stephen, Andrew, Olivia and RJ to discuss the incursion of technology into our daily lives. How much is too much? Also, RJ gets really irrationally mad about something. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords073.mp3 Tuesday, 8 June 2010 21:55:56 -0500 00:40:55 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 72: Tony, Leonard, Kevin, Competition, Bar Trivia, Farmville Olivia and RJ are joined by stalwart guests Leonard Pierce and Tony Zaret, as well as upstart Kevin Church (beaucoupkevin.com), to discuss competition in its various forms- Bar trivia, sports, fake internet property buying, role playing and more. Also, a new segment, “Viewer Mail,” wherein we read letters from our listener. RJ complains about a cocktail made with cherry Jim Beam. EXCITEMENT. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords072.mp3 Wednesday, 3 June 2010 22:07:56 -0500 00:42:02 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 71: Language, mistakes, French, National Wine Census Allen Crawford (Lord Whimsy, theaffectedprovincial.blogspot.com) and Manning Krull (mostlybrooklyn.com) join Olivia, Andrew and RJ to discuss linguistic mistakes, spelling errors, clothing nerds and the French language. ALSO - David Rees (www.mnftiu.cc, Get Your War On) is back for Ask the Sommelier, wherein we all learn about the National Wine Census. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords071.mp3 Wednesday, 19 May 2010 22:07:56 -0500 00:50:12 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 69: Carnivore guilt, summer family vacations, horse-hating Guests Dennis DiClaudio (indecisionforever.com) and Dan McQuade (walkoffwalk.com) join Andrew, Olivia and RJ to discuss "Carnivore's Guilt" and hating horses. Also, the "Ask the Bartender" segment tackles the tough issues of summer family vacations and entomology. Did I mention there are two words of the week? Well? OH, LOOK- I JUST DID. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords070.mp3 Thursday, 13 May 2010 20:39:56 -0500 00:42:15 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 69: Baseball, materialism, 3-D movies Claire Zulkey (AV Club, LA Times) joins us to discuss consumerism and the guilt associated with it. You see, Andrew recently saw the film Avatar and it disturbed him, somewhat. Also covered- 3-D films, Target vs. Walmart, baseball and Edward Norton. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords069.mp3 Thursday, 6 May 2010 07:56:56 -0500 00:35:56 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 68: Inventions, Ask the Bartender, Kids, Duvet Covers "Hollywood" Steve Huey joins us to come up with a wide range of inventive solutions to everyday problems, bartender Deke Zibinski helps a listener figure out what to get a one-year-old child and Olivia steals internet from her neighbors. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords068.mp3 Wednesday, 28 April 2010 22:40:56 -0500 00:31:50 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 67: Disappointment, ringtones, aunts Leonard Pierce and Nate Patrin join the panel to discuss in which ways our parents are bitterly disappointed with us all. FUN! Then, we compare ringtones and Leonard hitting on Olivia. Also, the return of the Word of the Week! yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords067.mp3 Wednesday, 21 April 2010 22:34:56 -0500 00:41:02 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 66: Food, Rollerblades, Blender Pizza Tony Zaret joins us this week to discuss the choices we make when we decide what and how we eat. Organic or no? Free range? What's evil and what's not? Should we even bother? Who has the right information? yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords066.mp3 Thursday, 08 April 2010 22:12:56 -0500 00:33:47 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 65: Pranks, Shakespeare, Old Vodka Dennis DiClaudio (Comedy Central's indecisionforever.com) joins us as a first-time guest panelist to discuss the time-honored tradition of pranking. Phone or in person? Scaring someone or making them look dumb? Also, Shek drinks some very old vodka and we hear a reading from a play that may or may not be by Shakespeare. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords065.mp3 Wednesday, 31 March 2010 22:12:56 -0500 00:42:04 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 64: Ask the Bartender, big decisions, haircuts Craig Gaines joins us to discuss those pivot decisions in our lives upon which our current situations lie. Also- haircuts! Then, Deke Zibinski joins us for "Ask the Bartender," wherein a fellow from Austin, TX is told to relax. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords064.mp3 Wednesday, 24 March 2010 21:55:56 -0500 00:46:20 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 63: Ask the Sommelier with David Rees, Facebook friends, Shakespeare Stephen can’t tell billiards from bowling. David Rees (Get Your War On, My New Filing Technique is Unstoppable) comes back to educate us about valuable wine in “Ask the Sommelier” (By the way, the lost St. Patrick’s Day jokes referenced are available here). Then, we talk about the value of this new digital age of wonder in keeping up with those from long ago. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords063it.mp3 Thursday, 18 March 2010 20:41:56 -0500 00:48:30 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 62b: Fan fiction, Leonard Pierce, Tony Zaret, Facts of Life We touched on it in the regular program. Here is the whole story. We left the recording equipment going, as Tony Zaret reads his Facts of Life fan fiction, along with the critique from the site's editor. Also, it gives us a chance to use the Wasted Words Overdrive theme once again. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords62b.mp3 Thursday, 4 March 2010 21:09:56 -0500 00:06:49 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 62: Fan fiction, Leonard Pierce, Tony Zaret, literature Leonard Pierce and Tony Zaret join us this week to discuss the crazy, wonderful world of fan fiction. Why do people love it so? Who can tell? Theme music this week courtesy of Tony's on hold music. And on the book of the week? It Can't Happen Here read by Brian Dennehy. Of course, the fun continues in the supplemental Show 62b. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords062.mp3 Thursday, 4 March 2010 21:02:56 -0500 00:40:56 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 61: Conspiracy theories, Olympics, Ask the Bartender Matt Vermeulen and Dan McQuade join the panel this week to discuss things conspiratorial. Black helicopters? FEMA? Did we really land on the moon? Yeah, we did. Anyway- we cover it all and try to figure out why people believe in these things. Then, Olivia solves a deep Olympic mystery. Plus, Ask the Bartender. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords061.mp3 Thursday, 25 February 2010 19:54:56 -0500 00:42:17 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 60: Aaron Bleyaert joins us for politics, guilt, health care, sporting achievements, The Tonight Show Aaron Bleyaert joins us to talk about the value of giving and volunteerism in today's world and what motivates people to get involved. Also, politics, guilt, sporting achievements and the fans of The Tonight Show. yes http://www.wastedwords.net/audio/wastedwords060.mp3 Wed, 18 February 2010 20:10:56 -0500 00:48:24 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 59: Dude Where's My Car?, rodeos, cheap beer, first novels, worst movies Tony Zaret and new panelist Dan McQuade join us to discuss rodeos, Snowpocalypse2010, everyone's first adult book (no, not like that) and the first film you remember hating. yes http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords059.mp3 Wed, 10 February 2010 22:36:56 -0500 00:44:40 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 58: David Rees, Ask the Sommelier, Things Which Do Not Hold Up Author David Rees (Get Your War On, My New Filing Technique is Unstoppable) joins us for a new feature, Ask the Sommelier, in which he educates everyone about the finer points of the grape. Due to technical issues on our end, things are a bit choppy at first. But this is the internet, a brave new technological marvel. It gets better. Then, Olivia asks us all which beloved media products from our small times now prove to be crushing disappointments. yes http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords058.mp3 Thu, 4 February 2010 20:58:56 -0500 00:46:58 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 57: Liz Lent, Leonard Pierce, decorating work areas, QuicklyUSA Liz Lent and Leonard Pierce stop in to discuss how one should decorate their space at work? Put a lot into it, or keep an emotional distance? Quickly Now! asks about everyone's first professional sporting experience and we gain another sponsor who doesn't know they've been gained. yes http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords057.mp3 Wed, 27 January 2010 20:20:56 -0500 00:37:04 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 56: Year-end music and movie lists, James Bond, disinfectant, sickness First-time guest panelist Nate Patrin (Pitchfork, Village Voice Pazz and Jop list, among others) joins in to discuss the value of end-of-year lists for various forms of media. Also- James Bond's most frightening villain, Ask the Bartender looks at disease paranoia and Shek makes an awful, awful drink. yes http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords056.mp3 Tue, 19 January 2010 20:45:56 -0500 00:40:46 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 55: Late Night tv, meeting presidents, cable, bad ads, the G-Spot Guest Tony Zaret fills in at the last minute, to cover such topics as: The late night television bru-ha-ha, cable television distribution, bad local advertisements,meeting presidents, and, of course, the G-Spot. yes http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords055.mp3 Wed, 12 January 2010 21:13:56 -0500 00:38:12 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 54: Knocked cold, resolutions, proairetic code, Poobe Leonard Pierce joins us for the first program of 2010, to discuss resolutions for other people, being knocked unconscious, picking up babies by the head and a tiny, tiny bit of structuralism. yes http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords054.mp3 Wed, 06 January 2010 20:38:56 -0500 00:37:36 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 53: The last decade went quick. Also, moonshine, SNL, historical touchstones and more. Tony Zaret joins us this week to discuss where the last decade went. Also- the hit music of days gone by, Saturday Night Live, Challenger vs. Columbia, historical touchstones, moonshine and yet another crooked tavern keeper. yes http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords053.mp3 Sat, 12 December 2009 14:59:56 -0500 00:41:57 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 52: Were the last ten years really that bad? According to Time, yes. Leonard Pierce stops by to discuss. Leonard Pierce stops by to talk about Time magazine's having recently named the last decade the worst in the last hundred years. Also- nuclear dread, unlimited booze on cruise ships, survivalists, NYC bars busted for serving Wisconsin beers, LA's death wish and ever so much more. yes http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords052.mp3 Wed, 02 December 2009 14:59:56 -0500 00:43:30 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 51: All over the gosh darned place. Remember the old days? Mom would whip up a batch of lemonade and we'd all sit around the radio set listening to Fibber McGee and Molly? No, well- how about when everyone would have a topic on the show? We kind of went back to that this week, with the theme being Complaints. Thing is, no one really had things that were too awful. Instead, we go all over the place- old perfumed people on the subway, transit strikes, not paying attention to the world, troubles with work, dreams, sinuses, Little Caesar's, Chuck E. Cheese, Dave and Buster's and that weird old arcade at Cedar Point. Oh, also guys burying folks in basements. What? yes http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords051.mp3 Wed, 17 November 2009 21:29:56 -0500 00:36:13 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 50: New music, Ask the Bartender, Oscar's Tavern story with Philadelphia magazine's Victor Fiorillo Yes, we finally hit 50 shows! To celebrate, Shek and Andrew wrote a new theme song, bartender Deke Zibinski stops by to hand out advice and we get the inside story on the Oscar's Tavern story (discussed on show 43) from the person who broke it- Philadelphia magazine editor Victor Fiorillo. yes http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords050.mp3 Wed, 04 November 2009 20:34:56 -0500 00:43:09 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 49: Bears, music, cotqueans Wasted Words, show 49: New guest panelist Allen Crawford (a.k.a. Lord Whimsy) joins us to discuss drunken bears, how people listen to music, 18th Century insults, and the sartorial habits of gang members through the ages. Also, lots and lots of plugging of the brand new TopOneMillion.net yes http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords049.mp3 Wed, 21 October 2009 20:17:56 -0500 00:47:56 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 48: It's portions, people, portions Wasted Words, show 48: Guest Aaron Bleyaert stops by to ask why it is that so many people are eating so many awful, unhealthy things these days, mostly fried and on a stick at fairs? yes http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords048.mp3 Wed, 07 October 2009 20:17:56 -0500 00:31:56 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 47: Death Wasted Words, show 47: Shek, Andrew, Stephen and RJ contemplate the end of their lives- Cremation? Burial? Mulch? What is beyond the veil of the living? Who knows. yes http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords047.mp3 Wed, 29 September 2009 22:54:56 -0500 00:35:02 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 46: Guest panelists Leonard Pierce and Matt Vermeulen join us to discuss accepted pieces of wisdom that are just flat-out wrong. Also, our bartender, Deke Zibinski, counsels a woman whose chest is constantly the target of a female co-worker’s eyes. Wasted Words, show 46: Guest panelists Leonard Pierce and Matt Vermeulen join us to discuss accepted pieces of wisdom that are just flat-out wrong. Also, our bartender, Deke Zibinski, counsels a woman whose chest is constantly the target of a female co-worker’s eyes. yes http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords046.mp3 Wed, 23 September 2009 13:54:56 -0500 00:33:05 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 45: Guest Tony Zaret joins us to discuss whether or not the culture of the American South is more authentic than that of other regions. He also has to rescue a bottle of Johnnie Walker from his mini-fridge. Also, Booze News and the Word of the Week. Wasted Words, show 45: Guest Tony Zaret joins us to discuss whether or not the culture of the American South is more authentic than that of other regions. He also has to rescue a bottle of Johnnie Walker from his mini-fridge. Also, Booze News and the Word of the Week. yes http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords045.mp3 Tue, 09 September 2009 20:29:56 -0500 00:32:37 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 44: This week, once you move someplace to put off adulthood, what do you do once you've been there long enough to be an adult? WHO CAN SAY? Shek, Olivia, Stephen and Andrew try to. Also, RJ acts like a big fat baby. Wasted Words, show 44: This week- once you move someplace to put off adulthood, what do you do once you've been there long enough to be an adult? WHO CAN SAY? Shek, Olivia, Stephen and Andrew try to. Also, RJ acts like a big fat baby. yes http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords044.mp3 Tue, 01 September 2009 22:25:56 -0500 00:34:54 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words Wasted Words, show 43: Craig Gaines joins us to discuss rip off dive bars and rip off expensive bars Wasted Words, show 43: Craig Gaines joins us to talk about dive bars not serving what they say. yes http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords043.mp3 Wed, 05 August 2009 20:37:56 -0500 00:37:46 Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Tue, 28 July 2009 21:56:56 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords042.mp3 Wasted Words, show 42: Andrew talks about his experiences in the first two weeks of having a child. Also- Booze News, Word of the Week and a new sponsor! Wasted Words, show 42: Babies, Pumice, Drunk Guys With Boats 00:26:33 Wasted Words, show 42: Andrew talks about his experiences in the first two weeks of having a child. Also- Booze News, Word of the Week and a new sponsor! yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords042.mp3 Wed, 15 July 2009 20:04:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords041.mp3 Wasted Words, show 41: Regular panelist Andrew is a new dad! Bartender Deke Zibinski discusses his concept of heaven! Shek tells us how he got better health care from a bar than a hospital for his broken arm! Guest panelists Liz Lent and Leonard Pierce join in. Wasted Words, show 41 00:37:32 Wasted Words, show 41: Regular panelist Andrew is a new dad! Bartender Deke Zibinski discusses his concept of heaven! Shek tells us how he got better health care from a bar than a hospital for his broken arm! Guest panelists Liz Lent and Leonard Pierce join in. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords041.mp3 Tue, 9 June 2009 22:32:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords040.mp3 Wasted Words, show 40: Guest Panelist Aaron Bleyaert joins the panel to discuss the president's appearances on late night comedy make-em-up shows recently. Good idea, or should he be running the country. Also, the debut of the new "Booze News" segment. Wasted Words, show 40 00:32:49 Wasted Words, show 40: Guest Panelist Aaron Bleyaert joins the panel to discuss the president's appearances on late night comedy make-em-up shows recently. Good idea, or should he be running the country. Also, the debut of the new "Booze News" segment. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords040.mp3 Tue, 2 June 2009 22:27:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords039.mp3 Wasted Words, show 39:It wasn’t broke, but we tried fixing it. Something new this week with the format. Only one topic, talking about it longer, but not too long, hitting that perfect podcast sweet spot. Shek’s the first one up in this brave new Wasted Words world, asking the group to discuss why it seems inevitable that new dads never hang out with their friends anymore. Plus, the internet-famous Word of the Week. Wasted Words, show 39 00:30:21 Wasted Words, show 39: It wasn’t broke, but we tried fixing it. Something new this week with the format. Only one topic, talking about it longer, but not too long, hitting that perfect podcast sweet spot. Shek’s the first one up in this brave new Wasted Words world, asking the group to discuss why it seems inevitable that new dads never hang out with their friends anymore. Plus, the internet-famous Word of the Week. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords039.mp3 Wed, 27 May 2009 22:27:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords038.mp3 Wasted Words, show 38: Leonard Pierce joins Shek, Andrew and Stephen to discuss companies that don't pay for work these days, things in your house which cause shame, keeping up with the music kids listen to these days and hobbies. All this, plus the Word of the Week. Wasted Words, show 38 00:54:24 Wasted Words, show 38: Leonard Pierce joins Shek, Andrew and Stephen to discuss companies that don't pay for work these days, things in your house which cause shame, keeping up with the music kids listen to these days and hobbies. All this, plus the Word of the Week. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords038.mp3 Tue, 19 May 2009 22:57:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords037.mp3 Wasted Words, show 37: Tony joins us from a bar in L.A., as we discuss why science-fiction films are usually bad, methods to keep drinking for a long time and how Cheap Trick songs don't quite fit in the mix. Plus, the winner of our Star Trek contest and someone wants us to talk about syrup. All of this, with our beloved Ask the Bartender. Wasted Words, show 37 00:40:34 Wasted Words, show 37: Tony joins us from a bar in L.A., as we discuss why science-fiction films are usually bad, methods to keep drinking for a long time and how Cheap Trick songs don't quite fit in the mix. Plus, the winner of our Star Trek contest and someone wants us to talk about syrup. All of this, with our beloved Ask the Bartender. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords037.mp3 Wed, 6 May 2009 20:42:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords036.mp3 Wasted Words, show 36: Everyone’s back and there’s a contest! In honor of the new Star Trek film, we’re giving away a grand, grand prize. Simply send an email with the subject line “Beam me up” to info@wastedwords.net and we’ll draw a winner at random for a Jim Beam t-shirt. Olivia shirks her panelist duties and we discuss drinking holidays, the best indicator that you need a haircut, favorite words and those instances in life where following the rules just does not work. Wasted Words, show 36 00:42:47 Wasted Words, show 36: Star Trek holiday, Olivia shirks her panelist duties and we discuss drinking holidays, the best indicator that you need a haircut, favorite words and those instances in life where following the rules just does not work. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords036.mp3 Thur, 28 Apr 2009 22:24:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords035.mp3 Wasted Words, show 35: Stephen talks about enemies, Olivia talks about Betta fish and impulse animal buys and Shek reviews Justin Timberlake's new game show, The Phone. Also- The State is finally going to be on DVD? Really? Awesome! Wasted Words, show 35: Stephen talks about enemies, Olivia talks about Betta fish and impulse animal buys and Shek reviews Justin Timberlake's new game show, The Phone. Also- The State is finally going to be on DVD? Really? Awesome! 00:45:57 Wasted Words, show 35: Stephen talks about enemies, Olivia talks about Betta fish and impulse animal buys and Shek reviews Justin Timberlake's new game show, The Phone. Also- The State is finally going to be on DVD? Really? Awesome! yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords035.mp3 Thur, 21 Apr 2009 23:15:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords034.mp3 Wasted Words, show 34: Guest panelist Jess Lane! Shek and Andrew! Ask the Bartender! Discussing politics! Get rid of financial people! We all agree that Justin Timberlake's new show sounds kind of cool! Cookies! Wasted Words, episode 34: Guest panelist Jess Lane! Shek and Andrew! Ask the Bartender! Discussing politics! Get rid of financial people! We all agree that Justin Timberlake's new show sounds kind of cool! Cookies! 00:56:36 Wasted Words, show 34: Guest panelist Jess Lane! Shek and Andrew! Ask the Bartender! Discussing politics! Get rid of financial people! We all agree that Justin Timberlake's new show sounds kind of cool! Cookies! yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events, religion Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords034.mp3 Thur, 14 Apr 2009 23:42:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords033.mp3 Wasted Words, show 33: Going west of the Mississippi, as Tony Zaret and Aaron Bleyaert call in from L.A. and Leonard Pierce calls from San Antonio. Olivia keeps it East Coast real. Topics: Souvenirs from Alabama; when does one cut off one’s relatives, if at all; how did musicals get their associations with certain folks; what’s something you’d miss about the city in which you live? Plus- the start of a new (semi) weekly feature- The Vocab-u-Blaster Word of the Week! Wasted Words, episode 33: Alabama, family reunions, musicals and the city in which you live. 00:44:29 Wasted Words, show 33: Going west of the Mississippi, as Tony Zaret and Aaron Bleyaert call in from L.A. and Leonard Pierce calls from San Antonio. Olivia keeps it East Coast real. Topics: Souvenirs from Alabama; when does one cut off one’s relatives, if at all; how did musicals get their associations with certain folks; what’s something you’d miss about the city in which you live? Plus- the start of a new (semi) weekly feature- The Vocab-u-Blaster Word of the Week! yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events, religion Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords033.mp3 Thur, 25 Mar 2009 19:55:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords032.mp3 Wasted Words, show 32: Guest panelist Leonard Pierce joins us, as we discuss cheating and sex with robots in the future, things that you cannot rationally believe and what you will do when folks finally riot in the streets over the economy. Also- Deke Zibinski of Baltimore's Northside Tavern answers questions about non-alcoholic drinks, surprises, hangover cures, television programs and so much more in the Ask the Bartender feature. Wasted Words, episode 32: Ask the Bartender, cheating with robots, things you can't rationally believe, what to do in the apocalypse 00:43:48 Wasted Words, show 32: Guest panelist Leonard Pierce joins us, as we discuss cheating and sex with robots in the future, things that you cannot rationally believe and what you will do when folks finally riot in the streets over the economy. Also- Deke Zibinski of Baltimore's Northside Tavern answers questions about non-alcoholic drinks, surprises, hangover cures, television programs and so much more in the Ask the Bartender feature. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events, religion Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords032.mp3 Wed, 10 Mar 2009 22:55:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords031.mp3 Wasted Words, show 31: Andrew, Shek and Olivia team up with banjo impressario Mike Herod to create a classic song of office toil on the ol’ Dictaphone [which will be posted separately later]. THEN- Bad job interviews, the efficacy of cold remedies, what Andrew should do with his new foyer and watches vs. alarm clocks. All this, plus, new guest panelist Jess Lane. Wasted Words, episode 31: One more song of toil, bad job interviews, cold rememdies, interior decorating, watches. 00:43:26 Wasted Words, show 31: Andrew, Shek and Olivia team up with banjo impressario Mike Herod to create a classic song of office toil on the ol’ Dictaphone [which will be posted separately later]. THEN- Bad job interviews, the efficacy of cold remedies, what Andrew should do with his new foyer and watches vs. alarm clocks. All this, plus, new guest panelist Jess Lane. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events, religion Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords031.mp3 Wed, 5 Mar 2009 20:47:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords030.mp3 Wasted Words, show 30: The winner of the “Guess RJ’s Drink” contest and two panelists play their songs of toil for office workers. Then, on to topics: Shek wonders what foods from this depression will be expensive in the future, Andrew wants to know how people are eating cheaply now, Olivia talks about secret ingredients and Tony just wants to talk about that crazy chimp that ate a lady’s face. Wasted Words, episode 30: Songs of toil, Depression foods, crazy face-eating chimps, secret ingredients, Dust In the Wind 00:42:06 Wasted Words, show 30: The winner of the “Guess RJ’s Drink” contest and two panelists play their songs of toil for office workers. Then, on to topics: Shek wonders what foods from this depression will be expensive in the future, Andrew wants to know how people are eating cheaply now, Olivia talks about secret ingredients and Tony just wants to talk about that crazy chimp that ate a lady’s face. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events, religion Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords030.mp3 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:47:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords029.mp3 Wasted Words, episode 29: Stephen tells us wondrous things we did not know about aluminum foil, salt and Andrew’s teeth; Olivia picks our brains about the importance of film music; and Shek’s topic has inspired some homework for next week- we each have to write a song of toil for office work. Also, the return of Ask the Bartender. Wasted Words, episode 29: Ask the Bartender, Film Music, Songs of Toil for the Office and Things You Did Not Know 00:42:16 Wasted Words, episode 29: Stephen tells us wondrous things we did not know about aluminum foil, salt and Andrew’s teeth; Olivia picks our brains about the importance of film music; and Shek’s topic has inspired some homework for next week- we each have to write a song of toil for office work. Also, the return of Ask the Bartender. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events, religion Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords029.mp3 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:25:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords028.mp3 Wasted Words, episode 28: So, what did we do this week? Well, only set down the tenets of a new religion, that’s what. Not bad for a boozed up podcast, huh? Also discussed- The efficacy of 12-step programs, the Michael Phelps Situation, beloved foods that can no longer be found, why Passover food is so lousy and Stephen wants people to stop using the word “interweb.” Seriously. Stop. Wasted Words, episode 28: A new religion, 12-step programs, beloved foods no longer available 00:42:04 Wasted Words, episode 28: So, what did we do this week? Well, only set down the tenets of a new religion, that’s what. Not bad for a boozed up podcast, huh? Also discussed- The efficacy of 12-step programs, the Michael Phelps Situation, beloved foods that can no longer be found, why Passover food is so lousy and Stephen wants people to stop using the word “interweb.” Seriously. Stop. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music, current events, religion Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords028.mp3 Wed, 3 Feb 2009 11:01:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords027.mp3 Wasted Words, episode 27: Olivia asks about everyone’s 10,000 hours of expertise, listeners’ questions are asked of our bartender (Deke Zibinski, of Baltimore’s Northside Tavern), Stephen wonders if we have been stood up or have stood people up, Andrew helps us look for portends of these troubled times and RJ gets a bit annoyed with the latter work of James Howard Kunstler. Wasted Words, episode 27: Ask the Bartender, 10,000 hours on your dream, being stood up, signs of troubled times and James Howard Kunstler 00:41:20 Wasted Words, episode 27: Olivia asks about everyone’s 10,000 hours of expertise, listeners’ questions are asked of our bartender (Deke Zibinski, of Baltimore’s Northside Tavern), Stephen wonders if we have been stood up or have stood people up, Andrew helps us look for portends of these troubled times and RJ gets a bit annoyed with the latter work of James Howard Kunstler. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords027.mp3 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:59:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords026.mp3 Andrew, Olivia, Tony and Leonard discuss the federalization of the mundanities of life, neighbors who play their lousy music far too loud, corporate team building exercises and how some people have far too easy access to means by which to make record albums. Wasted Words, episode 26: Not everyone should make music, dull stuff should be federalized, noisy music neighbors, corporate team building 00:42:15 Wasted Words, episode 26 - Andrew, Olivia, Tony and Leonard discuss the federalization of the mundanities of life, neighbors who play their lousy music far too loud, corporate team building exercises and how some people have far too easy access to means by which to make record albums. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk, music Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords026.mp3 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:44:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords025.mp3 This week, Tony Zaret joins us once again as we discuss Edgar Winter’s album about L. Ron Hubbard sci-fi novels, expectations for the new president, memories of the old president and exactly why Two and a Half Men is still on the air. Wasted Words, episode 25: Things so bad they're bad, Obama, Bush, The Persistence of Two and a Half Men 00:41:54 Wasted Words, episode 25 - This week, Tony Zaret joins us once again as we discuss Edgar Winter’s album about L. Ron Hubbard sci-fi novels, expectations for the new president, memories of the old president and exactly why Two and a Half Men is still on the air. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords025.mp3 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:59:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords024.mp3 This week- Stephen thinks martial arts are just for little kids, Olivia wonders about the nature of true genius, Shek is in search of a new religion and Andrew wonders if he will like the Disney family of theme parks. Wasted Words, episode 24: Genius, Taekwondo, Religion and Walt Disney World 00:43:04 Wasted Words, episode 24 - This week- Stephen thinks martial arts are just for little kids, Olivia wonders about the nature of true genius, Shek is in search of a new religion and Andrew wonders if he will like the Disney family of theme parks. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, talk Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords024.mp3 Tue, 6 Jan 2009 10:47:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords023.mp3 Guest panelists Aaron Bleyaert [The Late Night Insider] and Craig Gaines [Hudson and Gaines] join Shek, Andrew and RJ to discuss the almost greatest burger in the world, evil dentists, bad horror films, the internet’s erosion of our culture and why Indiana Jones sucks. Wasted Words, episode 23 00:40:23 Wasted Words, episode 23 - Aaron Bleyaert and Craig Gaines join Shek, Andrew and RJ, talking about, burgers, denists, horror, the internet and Indiana Jones. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, Christmas, Hanukkah, talk, holidays Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords023.mp3 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:42:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/123008wastedwords.mp3 After a week off, the show is back to ring out the old year. Shek, Olivia, RJ and guest Leonard Pierce discuss the accuracy of their 2008 predictions and their resolutions for 2009. There is a flashback and a check the veracity of several top psychics' predictions for the past year. Wasted Words, episode 22 - Shek, Olivia, RJ and guest Leonard Pierce discuss the accuracy of their 2008 predictions and their resolutions for 2009. 00:42:45 Shek, Olivia, RJ and guest Leonard Pierce discuss the accuracy of their 2008 predictions and their resolutions for 2009. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, Christmas, Hanukkah, talk, holidays Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/123008wastedwords.mp3 Wed, 16 Dec 2008 10:58:46 -0500 http://supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/121608wastedwords.mp3 It’s that time of year again, so it’s a special Hanukkaistmas episode, as the panel discusses gift-giving, holiday music, the venerable JC Penney gift catalog, Christmas with kids and, of course, holograms. Wasted Words, episode 21 00:43:10 It’s that time of year again, so it’s a special Hanukkaistmas episode, as the panel discusses gift-giving, holiday music, the venerable JC Penney gift catalog, Christmas with kids and, of course, holograms. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor, Christmas, Hanukkah, talk, holidays Wasted Words http://supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/121608wastedwords.mp3 Wed, 09 Dec 2008 10:39:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/120908wastedwords.mp3 RJ's microphone is on the blink, Olivia wants to know where people got their names, Andrew hates music for babies, Stephen really likes throwing things away and Shek got two copies of an unnamed film. Also- a holiday gift guide. Wasted Words, episode 20 00:49:45 Wasted Words - RJ's microphone is on the blink, Olivia wants to know where people got their names, Andrew hates music for babies, Stephen really likes throwing things away and Shek got two copies of an unnamed film. Also- a holiday gift guide. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/120908wastedwords.mp3 Wed, 02 Dec 2008 10:24:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/120208wastedwords.mp3 Special guest Leonard Pierce joins us to discuss classical music on You Tube, advice not followed, whether or not Kanye West's new album is a failure, and whatever the heck spirituality is. Wasted Words - Special guest Leonard Pierce joins us to discuss classical music on You Tube, advice not followed, Kanye West's new album, and spirituality. 00:54:12 Wasted Words - Special guest Leonard Pierce joins us to discuss classical music on You Tube, advice not followed, Kanye West's new album, and spirituality. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/120208wastedwords.mp3 Wed, 25 Nov 2008 10:49:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/112508wastedwords.mp3 The panel wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving with discussions of memory erasure, 18th century technologies to which we should return, why certain samples are used in rap music, resurrection of the Neanderthal man and woolly mammoth, and why you can't go home again. Wasted Words - memory erasure, 18th century technology, rap sampling, wooly mammoths, home. 00:47:39 Wasted Words - memory erasure, 18th century technology, rap sampling, wooly mammoths, home. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/112508wastedwords.mp3 Wed, 18 Nov 2008 09:47:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/111808wastedwords.mp3 Special guest Tony Zaret joins the show as we discuss passive-aggressive behavior, artistic delusion, reverse racism, Shek's sort of throwing up a drink, and the film career of John Candy. Wasted Words - passive aggressiveness, delusion, reverse racism, reflux, John Candy. 01:02:32 Wasted Words - passive aggressiveness, delusion, reverse racism, reflux, John Candy. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor Wasted Words http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/111808wastedwords.mp3 Wed, 11 Nov 2008 09:47:46 -0500 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/111108wastedwords.mp3 After a hiatus, the gang discusses government bailouts, politically-oriented advertising, whether we're cool with certain people after the eletion, art from hard times and whether or not logos mean anything. Wasted Words is back and still drunkish 00:51:26 Wasted Words is back and still drunkish yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor Wasted Words Gang http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/111108wastedwords.mp3 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:23:46 -0400 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords015.mp3 Complain Complain Complain. That's all we ever do. Complain Complain Complain. That's all we ever do. 00:52:54 Complain Complain Complain. That's all we ever do. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor Wasted Words Gang http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords015.mp3 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:02:36 -0400 http://supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords014.mp3 Get ready for the most Irish episode of Wasted Words ever recorded. Get ready for the most Irish episode of Wasted Words ever recorded. 00:47:58 Get ready for the most Irish episode of Wasted Words ever recorded. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor Wasted Words Gang http://supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords014.mp3 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:43:00 -0400 http://supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords012.mp3 It's the all music episode of Wasted Words. It's the all music episode of Wasted Words. 00:53:03 It's the all music episode of Wasted Words. no no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor Wasted Words Gang http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords013.mp3 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 21:16:25 -0400 http://supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords012.mp3 In this episode we discuss how Stephen is definitely going to eat a dolphin. In this episode we discuss how Stephen is definitely going to eat a dolphin. 00:53:03 no no Wasted Words Gang http://supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords012.mp3 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:48:22 -0400 http://supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords011.mp3 Tonight, in our first Transcontinental episode of Wasted Words, the Wasted Words gang spans two American cities and one Icelandic backwater in order to bring you more of the same. Special Guest RJ White. Tonight, in our first Transcontinental episode of Wasted Words, the Wasted Words gang spans two American cities and one Icelandic backwater in order to bring you more of the same. Special Guest RJ White. 00:59:39 no no Wasted Words Gang http://supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/wastedwords011.mp3 Thu, 29 May 2008 19:15:39 -0400 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords010.mp3 00:40:28 Andrew is sick, so Stephen hosts this special-guest packed episode of Wasted Words. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor Wasted Words Gang http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords010.mp3 Thu, 15 May 2008 08:02:00 -0400 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords009.mp3 This week the Wasted Words Gang and Special Guest RJ White of Citydesk.net discuss our miserable cities, our miserable publis transit system, our miserable election, our miserable future, and pagers. This week the Wasted Words Gang and Special Guest RJ White of Citydesk.net discuss our miserable cities, our miserable publis transit system, our miserable election, our miserable future, and pagers. 00:55:18 The Wasted Words Gang discusses teamwork, the perfect job, mountain climbing, Microsift Word, and overprolific bands. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor Wasted Words Gang http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords009.mp3 Mon, 5 May 2008 07:01:35 -0400 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords008.mp3 The Wasted Words Gang discusses teamwork, the perfect job, mountain climbing, Microsift Word, and overprolific bands. The Wasted Words Gang discusses teamwork, the perfect job, mountain climbing, Microsift Word, and overprolific bands. 00:56:48 The Wasted Words Gang discusses teamwork, the perfect job, mountain climbing, Microsift Word, and overprolific bands. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor Wasted Words Gang http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords008.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:14:08 -0400 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords007.mp3 This week we discuss bow ties, bees, bad habits, Some to do with sports, and meat. This week we discuss bow ties, bees, bad habits, Some to do with sports, and meat. 00:56:48 This week we discuss bow ties, bees, bad habits, Some to do with sports, and meat. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor Wasted Words Gang http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords007.mp3 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:00:10 -0400 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords006.mp3 Waster Words gets philisophical as we discuss the path to true success, Religion, The effects of the internet age on our lives, and how the election is making Shek miserable. Waster Words gets philisophical as we discuss the path to true success, Religion, The effects of the internet age on our lives, and how the election is making Shek miserable. 00:52:27 Waster Words gets philisophical as we discuss the path to true success, Religion, The effects of the internet age on our lives, and how the election is making Shek miserable. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor Wasted Words Gang http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords006.mp3 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:26:13 -0400 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords005.mp3 The Wasted Words team discusses the election, tits, Charlton Heston, the oppression of the working class and cock. The Wasted Words team discusses the election, tits, Charlton Heston, the oppression of the working class and cock. 00:56:12 The Wasted Words team discusses the election, tits, Charlton Heston, the oppression of the working class and cock. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor Wasted Words Gang http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords005.mp3 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 07:09:23 -0400 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords004.mp3 Special Guest Tony Zaret helps us discuss baseball, the futility of trying to change yourself, the good old days, and eskimos. Special Guest Tony Zaret helps us discuss baseball, the futility of trying to change yourself, the good old days, and eskimos. 00:57:42 Special Guest Tony Zaret helps us discuss baseball, the futility of trying to change yourself, the good old days, and eskimos. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor Wasted Words Gang http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords004.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:27:30 -0400 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords003.mp3 Discussion of Music, Guns, Slow Cooking, Electric Chairs and underage sexual perversion. Discussion of Music, Guns, Slow Cooking, Electric Chairs and underage sexual perversion. 01:15:32 Discussion of Music, Guns, Slow Cooking, Electric Chairs and underage sexual perversion. yes no Drinking, discussion, politics, pop culture, humor Wasted Words Gang http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords003.mp3 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:04:51 -0400 http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords002.mp3 01:11:39 Second Episode. More yelling than last time. yes no wasted words drunk politics pop culture Wasted Words Gang http://www.supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords002.mp3 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:44:58 -0400 http://supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords001.mp3 Weekly Panel Discussion Show about any topic. Also, all panelists must be drunk. Weekly Panel Discussion Show about any topic. Also, all panelists must be drunk. 00:43:28 Our first epsiode. Discussion Of Ghosts Town, Spitzer, Brooklyn Real Estate, and more. yes no wasted words drunk politics pop culture Wasted Words Gang http://supermasterpiece.com/wastedwordsmedia/WastedWords001.mp3