Topics include: Ben’s new fish, your voicemails, a Listener Imported craigslist ad, decorative penis accessories, Video Pro-Zach Galifianakis, being the only one laughing in the theater, Aaron hates Chicago’s Jesus People, “Hey, Bartender!” and, of course, That’s Messed Up.
Also, everybody in the fucking world is dying.
Thanks, Listener Jamie, for the awesome photo, simply titled “toilet.”
A Wal-Mart gave candy to children in prescription pill bottles. Seriously.
ps. Sorry this was a day late. It’s been a rough weekend…
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Ryan
7 months ago
For those that know how to use the advanced features of “the internets” – http://www.mininova.org/tor/1373208
Can I say this might possibly be the best movie ever?
Every single aspect of this movie, from set design to special effects to dialogue to acting to everything is absolutely horrendous, yet you can tell someone spent some real money making this sucker.
My favorite character interaction not just in this movie, but possibly in all movies ever was Mark and Johnny’s conversation.
Mark: How was work today?
Johnny: Oh pretty good. We got a new client… at the bank. We make a lot of money.
Mark: What client?
Johnny: I can not tell you, its confidential.
Mark: Oh come on. Why not?
Johnny: No I can’t. Anyway, how is your sex life?
Also, after doing some reading about the film, apparently there was a billboard in Hollywood that was up for 5 YEARS promoting this movie, 5 YEARS! Unbelievable.
stephy
7 months ago
Yay, Ryan already knows about The Room!
If anyone is clueless here’s the Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Room_(film)
and also Charlie Gibson reporting on it on ABC World News Tonight:
http://videogum.com/archives/cult-hits/abcs-charlie-gibson-reports-on_071651.html
There are tons of clips from it on youtube, all solid gold.
Okay, and here is the trailer for Tommy Wiseau’s sitcom that he’s made since The Room. It’s called The Neighbors. I’ve seen two episodes of it but all you really need is this trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGpwxHMUndk
I love the Jackson 5 you played on the way out and I’m sad about your cat, Aaron. There’s nothing to be said to make that any easier.
Aaron
7 months ago
Nicely done, you two!
Ryan: I didn’t know about the billboard! Wow.
Stephy: Thanks for the clips & sympathy. This is that part about having a pet that sucks. Although, The Jackson 5 seems to help.
stephy
7 months ago
I got to see the billboard once, Tommy’s giant vampire face leering down at you as if to say, “I telled you I make movie.”
porcupine (two guys being animals)
7 months ago
hi dudes,
i have been noticing that Ben’s voice, at times, has timbres similar to the voice of John K. Samson, the singer of the Weakerthans. what do you think? maybe you could sing some for us?
ben
7 months ago
hmmm… i will have to check out these “weakerthans”, but i assure you aaron has the superior singing voice. thanks porcupine.
porcupine (two guys being animals)
7 months ago
the weakerthans are a canadian band that plays their own special brand of prairie-indie-folk-rock. try listening to this song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A927zcSSw2s and tell me you don’t hear a slight similarity to Mr. Parsons..? i bet with the right inflection, that you could sound just like this guy, Ben.
stephy
7 months ago
I think Ben’s voice sounds like Mike Judge’s voice a lot of the time. Is it just me?
sara
7 months ago
Uhh yeah chicago was terrible… I lived there for part of april and all of may and possibly a week in june lol I almost got stolen a ton of times! It was terrible
Mary
7 months ago
Deathpool question gentlemen:
Does the “Reserve” list have the same amount of points as the regular list? The rules say it doesn’t, but your counting of the current pool says otherwise.
Yes, I’m being a bitch and I want to win.
Aaron
7 months ago
No. Reserve players carry no points, but when an active player dies, he/she is moved to the bench and substituted. I immediately heard from Jeff & Kristen regarding who to swap, so it may have looked like Michael Jackson was on their benches. (Who you would like to switch out for MJ?)
The only player who died on a bench was Bea Arthur, and Sean wasn’t awarded any points for her.
Mary
7 months ago
Ah-so they “Switched” in MJ at point of death….what a friendly death pool organizer you are-I have to think who I want up there..I’ll get back to you.
The day after the loud guy commerical guy died, the first thing my co-worker said: “Was Billy LoudGuy on anyone’s death pool list?”
Mary
7 months ago
Ok-move Bobby Brown up to my actives…
Aaron
7 months ago
No. They switched “out” MJ after he died. He had been on each of their active lists since January. For some reason, I was home to update the site, and they told me who to replace him with in a matter of minutes.
Bobby Brown is now off your bench.
Mary
7 months ago
Ah.
Have been drinking excessively since school ended-very confused these days.
mrs. mason
7 months ago
This was on the Jesus People’s Wikipedia page.
In 2001, the Chicago Tribune published a two-part article primarily critical of the movement, with quotes from several ex-members accusing the group of authoritarian practices. One of the JPUSA activities criticized in the article includes “adult spankings,” in which a system of corporal punishment was employed as punishment for adult members of the group. The practice was eventually abandoned by the group, with leaders citing the practice as reflective of how “spiritually immature” the group was at the time.
Aaron, it’s okay if you don’t want to talk about what happened to you on that sketchy couch in the hallway. I think we all understand you’re hatred for the Jesus People now…
.justin
7 months ago
dear aaron.
click this.
love,
Listener Justin
.justin
7 months ago
“You’re welcome, Aaron”, said Listener Justin in an equally deep and acknowledging voice.