Geeks, Nerds, and Dorks
posted on May 2nd, 2007
Pop culture is sprinkled with them! Hear the actual weird origins of the terms, and follow this trio of fringe types through pop culture history. They aren’t the same as they ever were, and are now demanding the spotlight and entertaining us in myriad TV shows and movies. Barb and Susie define and discuss.
American Food - From 50’s Home Dining to 7-11
posted on April 23rd, 2007
We wax poetic about retro foods and examine the current culinary scene, including eating meals on the fly at 7-11 and so-called health foods like Silk from soy. As always, we ask, is it just us Americans or have we poisoned other countries and cultures with our bad eating habits? Listen and comment, please!
News Versus Entertainment - Who Cares?
posted on April 18th, 2007
We do, not that it makes any difference. We talk about the major issues: why are news programs giving air time to the left and the right and thinking they have done THEIR jobs? What ever happened to the facts? Whatever happened to presenting current events that have greater global implications than what dress some starlet wore to the Oscars? Listen and tell us what you think.
Intelligent Design
posted on April 10th, 2007
An evolution revolution is building, as creationists attempt to ‘debunk’ evolution and replace it with what they are euphemistically calling ‘intelligent design’ in our science curriculum. We discuss the importance of keeping an eye on the school board members who have all the power to make the decision we hope they make - continuing to teach evolution as fact, not mere supposition.
Magazines on the Move
posted on April 3rd, 2007
Even with the internet nipping at its heels, the magazine industry seems to keep on keepin’ on. This year saw a small rise in new magazine introductions, while you would think they would be going under left and right. Clearly we haven’t ended our love affair with the printed word. Susie and Barb talk about the believability of print vs. the web, old favorites, new concepts both sublime and ridiculous, and as always, some stats to back it up.
Music: “Magazines for Entertainment” by Medications from the CD Your Favorite People All in One Place