Discover Music Project: Episode 36

Our gracious host Karl Castaneda returns to DMP to showcase one of his all-time favorite bands, The Velvet Underground. This is easily one of the most influential rock bands of all time, thanks to Lou Reed's odd songwriting choices and the band's eclectic brand of psychadelia. You can hear elements of Velvet Underground music in artists as diverse as The Ramones, Neil Young, Phish, and Wilco. (Hey, we've also done episodes on all those guys!) Karl is a big fan, and you might be too after hearing these songs:

1. I'm Waiting for the Man (The Velvet Underground & Nico)

2. Venus in Furs (The Velvet Underground & Nico)

3. Heroin (The Velvet Underground & Nico)

4. Lady Godiva's Operation (White Light / White Heat)

5. Here She Comes Now (White Light / White Heat)

6. Pale Blue Eyes (The Velvet Underground)

7. After Hours (The Velvet Underground)

8. Rock & Roll [Alternate Mix] (Fully Loaded)

9. Sweet Jane (Loaded)

10. Oh! Sweet Nuthin' (Loaded)

Encore:

Walk on the Wild Side - Lou Reed (Transformer)

 Be sure to let us know what you think via email (crosstawk@gmail.com) or Twitter (@crosstawk and @jonnymetts).

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The Frozen North Dinnercast: Episode 2

Because you demanded it! The Frozen North Dinnercast's pilot on Crosstawk Presents had an amazing reception, and as such, it's been graduated to regular series! From here on out, every other Tuesday, you'll be treated to cold-weather dining. This week, the crew's talking to you from an actual diner. Babies crying, silverware clanging back and forth and the hustle and bustle of a crowded restaurant can all be heard. But above all else, the jibber-jabber of our favorite Alaskans prevails.

Want to comment on something you heard on FND? Let us know via Twitter (@crosstawk), via email (crosstawk@gmail.com) or in the comments section on the site.

Thanks for listening, folks!

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Discover Music Project: Episode 35

Jonny welcomes back his Internet friend Jon Rind for another listener request show, this time on the music of G. Love and his amusingly titled rhythm section, Special Sauce. This Philly-based bluesman/rapper has a fun, unique style of music that blends genres in a way you don't often hear. Jonny recently went to his first G. Love show for New Year's Eve, so he has a very fresh experience to draw from as the duo explores this music. Here's the setlist:

 1. Cold Beverages (G. Love & Special Sauce)

2. Blues Music (G. Love & Special Sauce)

4. Small Fish (Coast to Coast Motel)

5. Kiss and Tell (Coast to Coast Motel)

6. Recipe (Yeah, It's That Easy)

7. Stepping Stones (Yeah, It's That Easy)

8. Astronaut (The Hustle)

9. Give It To You feat. Jack Johnson (The Hustle)

10. Booty Call (The Hustle)

11. Back of the Bus (The Hustle)

12. Ain't That Right (Lemonade)

13. Rainbow feat. Jack Johnson (Lemonade)

Encore:

Mayer Hawthorne - "The Walk" (How Do You Do)

 Please let us know what you think via email (crosstawk@gmail.com) or Twitter (@crosstawk, @jonnymetts, and @JonathanRind). Jon will return imminently with more hip-hop (and hip-hop things)!

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Box Office Poison: Episode 23

Hello and welcome to a brand new episode of Box Office Poison. Jon Rind unfortunatley wasn't around to record for this episode, but there are still plenty of movies and movie thing to talk about. In the first segment, there's tons of year-end flicks to go over, from Tintin to Ghost Protocol to Girl With the Dragon Tattoo to Young Adult to even Dogtooth, Attack the Block and Pitch Black!

Then, in the second segment, we get together for another round of Trailer Trash and discuss Prometheus, The Dark Knight Rises, GI Joe: Retaliation and The Hobbit. It might be the best collection of trailers yet, so you don't want to miss it.

We'll be back in two weeks for our Movie of the Month, Withnail and I, which you can catch at any time on Netflix Instant. In the mean time, if you've got any thoughts, questions or concerns, you can let us know via email (crosstawk@gmail.com), Twitter (@crosstawk) or in the comments section on the site.

And if you haven't listened yet, make sure you hit up the pilot for our latest show, The Frozen North Dinnercast, hosted by our good friend Zach Miller.

Thanks for listening, everybody! This upcoming Tuesday, Hardcore Nerdography makes its much-awaited return!

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Crosstawk Presents: The Frozen North Dinnercast

It's the first new Crosstawk series of 2012! From the cold, bitter wasteland known as Alaska comes The Frozen North Dinnercast! You'll recognize its Master of Ceremonies, Zach Miller, from NintendoWorldReport.com's Newscast and Connectivity. Every two weeks, he and his buddies Nelson, Marcus and Courtney will gather around the dinner table and shoot the shit. The shit they're shooting this time is their Top 10 Favorite Movies of All Time, and they're apparently chowing down on bacon cheeseburgers and chicken breast.

Have some thoughts on the FND? Let us know via Twitter (@crosstawk), via email (crosstawk@gmail.com) or in the comments section on the site.

Thanks for listening to this very special pilot, folks! Come back tomorrow for a new episode of Box Office Poison!

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Crosstawk Comics: Episode 13

Becuase you demanded it! Crosstawk Comics has been gone for all too long, and let's be honest, it was all my fault. But now Gus and I are back to talk about the best comics of 2011! With over 14 series brought up, if you're looking to get into great modern comics, this is the episode to listen to!

Have an idea for an episode of Crosstawk Comics? Let us know via Twitter (@crosstawk or @gusslug), email (crosstawk@gmail.com) or in the comments section on the site.

Thanks for listening, guys! Come back on Friday for a brand new episode of Box Office Poison!

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Discover Music Project: Episode 34

Jonny and Amanda team up once more to celebrate the gloriously absurd music of Weird Al Yankovic. This show is a listener request, and Rob made the wonderful suggestion of focusing on Weird Al's original songs (i.e. not direct parodies). His selections are some of the funniest, most timeless pieces ever produced by Yankovic. As a happy coincidence, this music also turns out to be a lovely companion to Amanda's choice from a few episodes ago, Ween. Both artists explore a huge breadth of musical styles to present funny, intelligent material. Here's the set list:

1. Dare to Be Stupid (Dare to Be Stupid)

2. One More Minute (Dare to Be Stupid)

3. You Don't Love Me (Off the Deep End)

4. Trigger Happy (Off the Deep End)

5. Pancreas (Straight Outta Lynwood)

6. Everything You Know is Wrong (Bad Hair Day)

7. Since You've Been Gone (Bad Hair Day)

8. Your Horoscope for Today (Running With Scissors)

9. Truck Drivin' Song (Running With Scissors)

10. Hardware Store (Poodle Hat)

11. Bob (Poodle Hat)

12. Close But No Cigar (Straight Outta Lynwood)

13. CNR (Alpocalypse)

Encore:

Weird Al - Angry White Boy Polka Medley (Poodle Hat)

Please send us your questions, comments, and requests to crosstawk@gmail.com and follow us on Twitter: @crosstawk, @jonnymetts, and @supinternets. Thanks for listening!

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Box Office Poison: Episode 22

Hey folks, and welcome to a brand new epiode of Box Office Poison! Stan Ferguson couldn't make it this time, but there was still plenty to talk about, from the dark and disturbing The Skin I Live In to a documentary about A Tribe Called Quest to Talladega Nights.

In the second segment, we discuss Jon Rind's pick for Movie of the Month, Y Tu Mama Tambien. Did we all love it, or will we meet at a cafe in one year and then never speak again? You'll have to listen to find out.

This is the last BOP of 2011, so we'd just like to thank you for another fantastic year! Episode 23, as well as our Top 5 Movies of 2011 are coming soon!

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Discover Music Project: Episode 33

It's time for another DMP Redux. Way back on Episode 4, Jonny and Jon discussed Jeff Buckley, and now, nearly 30 episodes later, Jonny's giving the artist another look. The show starts by answering some listener mail from Adolph Vega, then we showcase a selection of studio, live, and rare recordings from the late, great Jeff Buckley. This highly influential 90s musician has one of the highest male voices you'll ever hear, and he uses it in some very interesting ways across these songs. Here is the full set list:

1. Song to No One w/ Gary Lucas (Songs to No One)

2. Dream Brother (Live at Sony Studios)

3. Lilac Wine (Grace)

4. Je N'en Connais Pas La Fin (Live at Sin-e)

5. Farewell Angelina (Live)

6. If You See Her, Say Hello (Live at Sin-e)

7. Corpus Christi Carol (Grace)

8. What Will You Say (Mystery White Boy)

9. The Way Young Lovers Do (Live at Sin-e)

Thanks for listening, folks!

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Box Office Poison: Episode 21

UPDATE: There was an issue with Mike's audio in the first segment on the first upload for this episode. It's now been corrected. If you downloaded the first version, note that the version below has been corrected. Episode 22 is now problem free! Sorry if it caused any inconvenience!

It's a three-man show, folks! I had to bow out to finish moving into my new apartment, and Stan's voice took a few days off due to sickness. So Jonny, Jon and Mike stepped up to the mic and delivered a really awesome show! In the first segment, they discuss The Muppets, Hugo, Beginners and even the 80s black comedy Heathers.

In the second segment, it's the return of Trailer Trash, and the crew go over The Lorax, War Horse, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and finally The Sitter.

Thanks for listening, guys! Remember to come back in two weeks as we discuss our December Movie of the Month, Jon's pick, Y Tu Mama Tambien. And let us know your thoughts via email (crosstawk@gmail.com), Twitter (@crosstawk) or in the comments section on the site.

See you next time!

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