New BusinessNew Businesshttp://www.crosstawk.com/newbusiness/2013-05-14T21:06:31ZSquarespaceBox Office Poison: Episode 55http://www.crosstawk.com/newbusiness/2013/5/14/box-office-poison-episode-55.htmlCROSS|TAWK2013-05-14T21:05:05Z2013-05-14T21:05:05Z

Welcome back to Box Office Poison: The Podcast All About Movies and Movie Things! Stan couldn't make it this time, but Mike, Jon, Jonny and myself are very pleased to bring you yet another action-packed episode! We start things off with Iron Man 3 before getting to such films as Upstream Color, Kumare, Limitless and The Best of Both Worlds. Then, in the second segment, it's time for another Post Office Poison wherein Zach talks about dinosaurs (surprise!), Buttle asks us about bad endings, Oswald asks about our favorite documentaries, Terry wants to know our favorite countries for foreign film output and we wrap up with Gillian probing for our thoughts on film criticism.

Want to hear your email read aloud during Post Office Poison? Let us know via email (crosstawk@gmail.com), Twitter (@crosstawk) and in the comments section on the site. And be sure to head on over to iTunes to leave us a rating and review - we really need more of those!

Thanks for listening, folks. Be sure to tune in next time when we record a whole suite of Crosstawk podcasts live to tape in Boulder, CO!

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]]>Discover Music Project: Episode 57http://www.crosstawk.com/newbusiness/2013/5/7/discover-music-project-episode-57.htmlCROSS|TAWK2013-05-07T04:20:33Z2013-05-07T04:20:33ZJonny and guest Andy Goergen are back for more DMP with an exciting young musician named Sufjan Stevens. We always aim for diverse playlists, but this one might be one of the craziest ones yet. It starts with incredibly complex arrangements, moves into reflective acoustic songs, and ends up in electronic territory and Christmas songs. Somewhere in there is one of the best Bob Dylan covers ever recorded. Through it all, you'll get Sufjan's delicate vocals and intelligent lyrics, plus over a dozen instruments all played by the man himself. This is unclassifiable music, and we encourage you to stay on the ride until it comes to a complete stop. Here are the songs:

1. Chicago (Come On, Feel the Illinoise!)
2. Come On! Feel the Illinoise! (Come On Feel the Illinoise!)
3. John Wayne Gacy, Jr. (Come On Feel the Illinoise!)
4. For the Widows in Paradise, For the Fathers in Ypsilanti (Greetings From Michigan - The Great Lakes State)
5. To Be Alone With You (Seven Swans)
6. Ring Them Bells (I'm Not There Soundtrack)
7. Age of Adz (The Age of Adz)
8. I Want to Be Well (The Age of Adz)
9. Joy to the World (Christmas Infinity Voyage)

Encore:
Andrew Bird - Skin Is, My (Andrew Bird and the Mysterious Production of Eggs)

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]]>Box Office Poison: Episode 54http://www.crosstawk.com/newbusiness/2013/5/4/box-office-poison-episode-54-3.htmlCROSS|TAWK2013-05-04T16:22:09Z2013-05-04T16:22:09Z

Hey folks, sorry for the delay, but this episode is more than worth the wait! This time, the whole crew is back to talk about To the Wonder, Trance, Detropia, the James Bond films and more! Then, in the second segment, we discuss Jon's pick for Movie of the Month: Who Framed Roger Rabbit! Did we all enjoy the nostalgic look at film noir and animation's glory days or did we subject the film to the dreaded "dip?" You'll have to listen to find out!

Next month is Jonny's pick: Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, which we'll all be watching together in Boulder, Colorado!

Want to write in for next episode's Post Office Poison? Let us know via email (crosstawk@gmail.com), Twitter (@crosstawk) and the comments section on the site. And please head on over to iTunes to leave us a rating and review!

See you guys next week for another new BOP!

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]]>Rough Draught: Home to Roosthttp://www.crosstawk.com/newbusiness/2013/5/1/rough-draught-home-to-roost-1.htmlCROSS|TAWK2013-05-01T20:18:50Z2013-05-01T20:18:50Z

Hello and welcome to a brand new episode of Rough Draught: The Beer Appreciation Show! This one's a little late, but it's very much worth listening to! With my recent move to the City of Broad Shoulders, we should hopefully start getting new episodes of Rough Draught on a much more consistent basis. This time, Jon and I are joined by returning guests Katie and Erik to discuss Pipeworks Hyper Dog Milk Stout, Uinta Crooked Line Sea Legs Baltic Porter (and it's a mouthful!), Ommegang Three Philosophers and New Belgium Ranger IPA! We also get some interestin Tales Told Drunk of Erik's magical ride into the Mexican desert, which you're sure to enjoy.

Have a beer you want us to try? Let us know via email (crosstawk@gmail.com), Twitter (@crosstawk) or in the comments section on the site. And come back later this week for a new BOP!

Thanks for listening, folks!

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]]>FND 20: Diaper Rashes for Adultshttp://www.crosstawk.com/newbusiness/2013/4/27/fnd-20-diaper-rashes-for-adults.htmlCROSS|TAWK2013-04-27T05:04:29Z2013-04-27T05:04:29Z

Howdy, folks! You can blame the show's extended absence on the fact that Zach was back in the hospital for eight days. Before that, he was sick. After that, he was recovering. That's his story and he's sticking to it! This episode brings us the usual banter, including a lengthy discussion of Quentin Tarantino movies (inspired by Box Office Poison's last Movie of the Month), future TMNT roles for Nicolas Cage, Denny's, Marcus being super drunk at Denny's, and what an excellent actress Megan Fox is.

Like the show? How could you not? Comment on the show in the show notes or shoot us an email at crosstawk@gmail.com! Follow Marcus and Zach on Twitter (@Marchaos1 & @zmiller1902), and while you're at it, rate and review us on iTunes! 

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]]>Box Office Poison: Episode 53http://www.crosstawk.com/newbusiness/2013/4/12/box-office-poison-episode-53.htmlCROSS|TAWK2013-04-12T22:20:59Z2013-04-12T22:20:59Z

Welcome back to a new BOP! This time, Mike and Stan couldn't make it so Karl, Jon and Jonny discuss the wide world of cinema all by their lonesome. In the first segment, they talk Spring Breakers, Room 237, Jurassic Park 3D and more! Then, in the second segment we dive into Post Office Poison to talk about Funny Games (US), a rebuttle of Jonny's review of Oz, Practical Effects vs CG, the relative quality of MmBOP and who we'd have direct a BOP movie.

Want to be featured on the next Post Office Poison? Let us know via email (crosstawk@gmail.com), Twitter (@crosstawk) and in the comments section on the site. And head on over to iTunes to leave us a rating/review - we could definitely use some more!

Thanks for listening, guys!

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]]>Discover Music Project: Episode 56http://www.crosstawk.com/newbusiness/2013/3/31/discover-music-project-episode-56.htmlCROSS|TAWK2013-04-01T03:26:14Z2013-04-01T03:26:14ZStan is back together for this "requested request" episode, as a listener helps Jonny brush up on his David Bowie acumen. It's a long and complex story, and much of Bowie's music and lifestyle have been controversial through the decades. You're sure to find much of interest and adoration in our selections for this legendary performer. Here are the songs:

1. Changes (Hunky Dory)
2. Valentine's Day (The Next Day)
3. Starman (The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust)
4. Ziggy Stardust (The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust)
5. Diamond Dogs (Diamond Dogs)
6. Young Americans (Young Americans)
7. Modern Love (Let's Dance)
8. Breaking Glass (Low)
9. Sound + Vision (Low)
10. Beauty and the Beast (Heroes)
11. V-2 Schneider (Heroes)
12. Life on Mars? (Hunky Dory)
13. Magic Dance (Labyrinth Soundtrack -- Single)

Encore:
Seona Dancing - "Bitter Heart" (Single)

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If you've listened to the episode and came here for more information about the encore, thanks for playing along! I think this music video will help answer all your questions.

Yep, that's Ricky Gervais in 1983, enjoying a few moments of fame before fading into obscurity, spending years in a dull office job, and eventually returning to show business to co-create a British sitcom about those experiences. It's called The Office. Since the song is extremely hard to find, much less purchase, we've hosted the MP3 for your continued enjoyment.

Seona Dancing - "Bitter Heart" (MP3)

]]>Box Office Poison: Episode 52http://www.crosstawk.com/newbusiness/2013/3/30/box-office-poison-episode-52.htmlCROSS|TAWK2013-03-31T00:55:41Z2013-03-31T00:55:41Z

Hey, folks, and welcome back to BOP! This time, we discuss plenty of movies in the first segment, including Oz the Great and Powerful, The Bitter Buddha, Snow on Tha Bluff and more! Then, in the second segment, we get into Mike's pick for Movie of the Month: Jackie Brown! Did the film live up to its pedigree is or is this a bit of a letdown from the great Quentin Tarantino? You'll have to listen in to find out!

I should note that we had some pretty bad audio issues on Stan's end for the second segment. There was a great deal of static on his recording, so unfortunately, while the rest of us can be heard with normal clarity, you may have some difficulty hearing him. It's still a great segment very much worth listening to, though, so be sure to tune in!

Next month, Jon's got us watching Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Thanks for listening, folks!

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]]>Box Office Poison: Episode 51http://www.crosstawk.com/newbusiness/2013/3/20/box-office-poison-episode-51.htmlCROSS|TAWK2013-03-21T01:13:16Z2013-03-21T01:13:16Z

After a delay, the BOP crew is back! Mike had ot sit this one out, but the rest of us got down and dirty talking about Side Effects, seeing a live taping of Doug Loves Movies, the Dave Grohl-directed Sound City, Buckaroo Banzai and some Matrix ripoff called The Thirteenth Floor.

Then, in the second segment, it's time for some Post Office Poison where we answer YOUR listener mail, including questions about the Academy Awards, our thoughts on Sexy Beast, directors we'd like to have on the show and whether movies are still as good now as they used to be.

Have something to ask for Post Office Poison? Let us know via email (crosstawk@gmail.com), Twitter (@crosstawk) or in the comments section on the site. And please head on over to iTunes and leave us a rating or review. That's the best way to get the word out on the show.

Thanks for listening, guys!

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]]>Rough Draught: Back In the Windy Cityhttp://www.crosstawk.com/newbusiness/2013/3/16/rough-draught-back-in-the-windy-city.htmlCROSS|TAWK2013-03-16T20:06:08Z2013-03-16T20:06:08Z

Surprise! Box Office Poison is going to be coming out a bit late (likely early on Monday), so in the mean time, enjoy a brand new episode of the Beer Appreciation Show, Rough Draught! This time, Jon and I are back in Chicago, and we're enjoying a few new brews, including the Goose Island Matilda, Revolution's Coup D'Eta Saison and Left Coast's Asylum. There are also plenty of great bar and restaurant recommendations for the Chicago, Boston and South Florida areas, oddly enough.

Have something to tell Team Rough Draught? Let us know via email (crosstawk@gmail.com), Twitter (@crosstawk) or in the comments section on the site. And please head on over to iTunes and leave us a rating/review - we need more of those!

Thanks for listening, everyone. See you on Monday for a new BOP!

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