Radio Blunderbuss

Radio Blunderbuss # 105:

Police acting as agents provocateurs at political rallies - an increasing issue, often brought to light through citizen media.

The ins and outs of gratuities, and the flavor of local drinking holes.

Drink of the week - Shipyard Pumpkinhead ale.

Worst customer service ever; people who latch on a bit too quickly.

Thoughts of the week.

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Episode 104:

-Thoughts on another season of one of the show's favorite TV programs: True Blood

-Our drink review this week is the Long Trail Harvest Brown Ale - we'll share our thoughts on this one.

-Michael shares a story from his working past - working for a man with loose morals, and a taste for casinos.

All this plus thoughts of the week - thanks for stopping by!

(PS: you may notice a couple of audio glitches in the episode, it's not you, it's us - sorry. And if you don't notice, let's pretend you didn't see this note.)

This week, an extended review of the new Beatles remasters; Sierra Nevada's Kellerweis Hefeweizen; Michael's road to becoming that odd juxtaposition of rock n' roll mime; and, of course, thoughts of the week. Thanks for stopping by!

This time round, we discuss such varied topics as

Rhode Island Governor Don Carcieri's anti-gay marriage advocacy,
dancing wildlife,
Opa-Opa Red Rock Ale,
and a new onslaught of fun new Beatles stuff.

All this plus thoughts of the week!

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Dave joins us this week, for discussions including...

Societal differences and varying mores.

Troubles with job hunting, is the PATRIOT Act costing people jobs?

Beer of the week - Whale's Tail Pale Ale from Cisco brewers of Nantucket.

The medium vs. the message - how the two converge.

All this plus thoughts of the week!

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This is episode (roughly) 100 of Radio Blunderbuss! Hooray!

With a huge panel of guests, including Scott, Brandon, Joe, Tobias, and Carolina, we have much to discuss.

A brief explanation of why this isn't *exactly* episode 100 fills our first segment.

Then Adam and Scott discuss seeing Paul McCartney at Fenway Park, what a freakin show!

Two drinks up for review this week - the Sam Adams Summer Ale, and the Balvenie 21 year Doublewood Scotch.

As it turns out, many of us have been to Gooseberry Island, a beautiful natural area in Massachusetts.

All this, plus thoughts of the week!

Episode 100 - a nice, round number.

Does sexism shape the legislation of sex? How are varying societal mores accommodated or ignored in said legislation?

Long Trail's Blackbeary Wheat Ale is our drink of the week, find out what we thought of it.

The one constant in media over the past century or so has been that of near-continuous change in the ways we consume it. How does that affect the way we receive it mentally?

All this plus (of course) thoughts of the week.

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Joe joins us again for chats about

Sarah Palin's fresh new idiocy,

Harpoon's UFO White - our beer of the week,

high fidelity audio of the vintage sort,

and, of course, thoughts of the week.

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For episode 97, Ken joins us for chats about: The homophobic idiocy of state Rep Sally Kerns (R, duh) from Oklahoma, Wachusett's Blueberry Ale, Films and their cultural impact, plus, naturally - thoughts of the week. Thanks for stopping by!

Episode 96!

A discussion of audio quality starts the show - vinyl vs. CD - the heights of audio excess, and discussions of price vs. value.

Our drink of the week - Dundee's Original Honey Brown Lager.

By request - a chat about gay adoption.

All this plus thoughts of the week!

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For episode 95, we're joined again by Tom. So what'd we talk about?

Well...

We've discussed creativity in various media, but what about glass?

Every now and then we become more aware than usual of all the creepy crawlies around us - consider the spider.

Up for tasting this week? Japan's Sapporo beer, a summertime favorite.

And what has been/is the impact of technology on activist movements, like we've seen recently in Iran?

These topics, plus thoughts of the week, on episode 95 of Radio Blunderbuss.

Welcome to Radio Blunderbuss episode 94.

This week, we discuss the constraints of reality imposed on creativity, and all the implications thereof, as well as a fine beer called Hazed and Confused. All this plus thoughts of the week!

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Radio Blunderbuss #93 -

This week, rousing discussions on:

The varying methods of modern movie projection,

Saranac's Black and Tan Stout & Lager blend,

great production values and great costuming.

All this plus thoughts of the week.

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With Joe and Tom joining us for this week's discussions, we chat about:

The California marriage equality battle,

Magic Hat's Wacko - a beer with beet juice as a coloring agent,

potential Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor,

the ways personal presentation affects how we are received by others,

and thoughts of the week.

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This episode, we discuss:

Being gay in intolerant states - Iran, Russia, Iraq and others.

Michael talks about his experience working with the Grateful Dead in the 1960s.

Wachusett's Summer Wheat Ale is our drink of the week, we have plenty to say about it.

Variations on a theme: the world of lighters.

All this plus thoughts of the week!

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On the platter for Episode 90:

New sight for the Hubble.

Movie spoilers and the jerks who provide them.

Widmer Brothers' Drifter Pale Ale - our beverage of the week, find out what we think, a few glasses in.

Navigating artistic circles diplomatically, and criticism from questionable sources.

All this, plus thoughts of the week.

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On the agenda this week:

Let's talk knives in their myriad forms.

Speaking of weapons, there was a recent case of some sci-fi weaponry aiding in turning over some convenience stores.

This week, we're drinking Dogfish Head's Palo Santo Marron, an unusual beer with a lot to say.

What, exactly were the dividends of the drug revolution of the 1960s?

All this and thoughts of the week.

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Double the guests double your fun - this week Ken and Joe swing by the studio for some spirited conversation.

AIG et. al. Ugh. What's gone wrong and why?

Two, count 'em - TWO booze reviews this week! How's that for podcasting value?

-Penfolds' Koonanunga Hill Cabernet/Shiraz, and
-Grey Goose Vodka

The state of television, past and present.

All this, plus thoughts of the week- Thanks for stopping by, and thanks to our guests, Joe and Ken.

Lamenting the terrible state of public restrooms, we discuss communal commodes.

The phenomenon of there being "old" digital cameras, and thoughts on those who've never used film cameras.

Leinenkugel's Classic Amber is under the microscope and in the glasses; find out what we think of it.

Thoughts on monarchies precede our thoughts of the week, rounding out episode 87 of Radio Blunderbuss.

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Pants with bizarrely chozen lettering. WTF?

Talk radio's bizarre ability both to polarize and to (in much the same manner a car crash might) mesmerize.

Paulaner's Hefeweizen is in the glasses this round.

More tales of the Electric Circus from Michael.

All this, plus thoughts of the week.

Breakfast and caffeination

Anyone ever heard of 70s gay glam-rocker Jobriath? Probably not. Let's discuss why not.The weirdnesses of fame, and its myriad forms. What is the draw of the obviously untalented (see Mrs. Miller, American Idol)? How does sexuality play into it today in different ways than it had in the past?

A brief discussion of the phenomenon of "straight-acting" gay men. What the hell is that supposed to mean, anyway? Further, how does homophobia hinder straights (Besides spending millions of our tax funds on silliness like "Don't Ask, Don't Tell")?

Booze of the week - Brooklyn Brewery's Brooklyn Pilsner.

Birds making hump in midair and other signs of spring.

All this plus thoughts of the week, thanks for stopping by.

What is TV like today, and how is it serving whatever purpose it has?

Beer of the week - Sierra Nevada Porter - listen on for details.

More on media - newspapers and their future (if there is one).

Plus - Thoughts of the Week.

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Michael suggests the topic of cosmetics for men this week. What do you reckon?

Discussion this week is fueled by the Blue Point Brewing Company's Toasted Lager.

Then some talk of various methods of communication, especially electronic means.

Of course, we wrap with thoughts of the week.

Blunderbuss 83 - Bon appetit.

Marijuana legalization seems to march closer to reality in many places, let's talk about it.

One thing not to do with the munchies might be a spin through the supermarket.

Our beer review? Harpoon's Celtic Ale.

Skull and Bones are sued by relatives of Geronimo - does the secret society condone grave robbing?

All this and thoughts of the week! Thanks for stopping by, all.

We're glad to have Joe with us once again for Radio Blunderbuss #81.

Why are folks so worked up over the digital TV changeover? Let's talk.

Octomom mistakes her uterus for a station wagon, births a litter.

We get snookered off Woodchuck Draft Amber Cider - what's it taste like? Listen on.

Naturally, one of our most well-researched topics is that of awkward moments. Er. Hm. ::cough::

All this, plus thoughts of the week!

Ken pays a call to Blunderbuss manor (his lovely wife Rose in tow), bottle of DiSaronna amaretto in hand - it naturally follows that we discuss matters political.

The conversation swells, and we talk DiSaronno, followed by a course of Blue Moon's Rising Moon Spring Ale. A dinner of sorts.

And how could we avoid discussing one of the core economic issues facing us today? That topic? Real estate and mortgages,

An apertif of Thoughts of the Week, and we're on our way home.

Revisiting thrift stores, and how the economy affects the ways we shop.

This week, we review Leinenkugel's 1888 Bock, as our booze of the week.

Bad performances we've seen, and how the arts tie into the psyche of the populace.

 (As we gradually make up the difference between when we record a show and when it's released, you'll notice the next few shows come out a bit rapid fire, then it'll level out again. Rock on.)

Bush is gone, Obama's in. Nice.

This week we're tippling Red Hook's ESB (extra special bitters) original ale. Yum.

Omelets? Why not?

Memories of nightwear past.

Then, thoughts of the week, natch.

How the economy affects us beyond the obvious implications. How does an economic downturn affect our psyches?

Beer of the week - Smuttynose's Shoals Pale Ale.

Where is media going in the next 2 to 5 years, both from a content creation and consumption standpoint?

All this plus thoughts of the week.

On the plate this week:

The last manufacturer of piano rolls is wrapping up that business. Of course, as with many areas, digital is there to pick up the slack.

Chivas Regal blended Scotch is the flavor of the week.

We give a spot of prognostication on the year to come, and wrap up with thoughts of the week.

Joined by Joe, we wrap up the recently-passed holidays, and all the attendant oddities. What does the down economy mean for coming shopping days?

Ommegang's Hennepin is our ale of choice this week.

Obama-style politics vs. Blago-style politics.

And, natch, thoughts of the week.

Radio Blunderbuss 74 - in which we discuss

-All the irritations of the holiday season
-The firestorm over Rick Warren's appearance at Obama's inauguration
-Ommegang's Three Philosophers Ale is on the table... well was on the table...
-GOP operative Mike Connell's mysterious death on the eve of his plans to divulge the misdeeds of both himself and of other Republicans.
-And (natch) thoughts of the week.

Flying shoes graze the president's noggin - do we laugh or do we laugh *a lot*?

A down economy affects most industries - how is it hitting Broadway?

We quaff Wachusett's Winter Ale - let's talk about it.

How Boston is legislating cigar bars out of existence.

How is a "green" thing green?

And, natch:
Thoughts of the week.

Joined by Joe, we discuss plenty:
The impending Big Three bailout, thoughts?
Blue Moon Brewing's Full Moon is getting guzzled and appraised.
A subjective discussion - the best gifts ever vs. the worst gifts ever.
As usual, we wrap with thoughts of the week.
Happy Holidays, everyone!

Actor Dean Gregory joins us for a wide-reaching conversation including (but not limited to)

Tom Paine of Providence's Waterfire (waterfire.org) and Joe Pereira join Adam and Michael for a porter-fueled round of discussion.

RED rolled out some mind-numbingly neat (and expensive) new cameras recently, there's a lot to say about emulsion, bits, and the importance of a good story beating everything else.

Mayflower Porter is the drink this week, kindly provided by Tom.

Our yearly celebration of engorgement didn't escape notice - Thanksgiving talk with all the trimmings.

Last but not least, some of Michael's reminiscences of time spent with celebrated mime Marcel Marceau.