The Unemployment Line

Saturday, May 28, 2005

UL Podcast 021

Here's the special Saturday edition of the UL. Not only do we make up for Tuesday's bitch-fest, we make up for missing Friday with added zeal. Had a great time recording it, so we hope you enjoy it!



Show Notes:

00 INTRO
02 Chili Pub
05 Sugar Bush Squirrel
10 Tropicana Swim Club update
20 Girl on Tech audio submissions
25 Frankies Meatball - Wanted poster
28 Bartending challenge #1 - Frankie vs. Greg
40 Melvis Update - New Glasses
50 Star Wars stuff
52 Darwin Awards nominees
60 CLOSING

Be sure to check out the OxCast since he was kind enough to send us a show ID. Vote for your favorite Muppet and we'll talk to you Tuesday!

Friday, May 27, 2005

No Show this Friday

Sorry everyone, no show today. Frankie's busy with the Tropicana swim club and we just can't find time today. There is talk of a Saturday edition, but no warranties.

Meanwhile, you can check tropicanapool.blogspot.com for info on what we've been doing. I will be posting some pics of the three of us painting, piping, and swearing later today. We actually got Greg to do physical labour!

Tuesday, May 24, 2005

Web Poll #8 - Favorite Muppet

Vote here for your favorite Muppet. Don't see yours listed here? Leave a comment to this post for your write-in candidate. They count!




Who's your favorite Muppet



Current results

UL Podcast 020

Hopefully I can post this correctly while I'm sober. We had more of a bitch-fest than a comedic show today, but sometimes you gotta do it. We also had a call-in from the Girl On Tech. Check out her website, linked in Our Favorites section at right.



Show notes:

00 INTRO
03 Jagermeister last Thursday, errors in show posting
08 Tropicana Update
17 Rodent Roundup
22 Brotherhood Benefit performance
29 Girl On Tech phones in
37 Meatball of the Day
40 Odd Couples
50 Web Poll Results
52 Star Wars news
57 CLOSING


Don't forget to check out our parodies, like "Messy Hurl", that are posted at right for your enjoyment.

Friday, May 20, 2005

UL Podcast 019 (For Real)

Hey, sorry about that. There was a problem with the enclosure element that tells iPodder which mp3 to download, and you probably got the fabulous "Messy Hurl" mp3 instead of our show 019. Keep it, enjoy it, love it.

This post will contain the actual show for May 20. Listen in next Tuesday to find out why I screwed up. Apparently the id3 tag is missing for it as well. Sorry again!

UL Podcast 019

Star Wars and Squirrels, that's what I like. Don't forget to download the mp3 of "Messy Hurl" by Capt. Nonsense and the Rhythm Kings to the tune of Rick Sprigfields "Jessie's Girl". I spent a bunch of time on it, so you best enjoy.



Show notes:

00 INTRO
03 Regis' Rodent Roundup
07 The Little League Sports Machine
21 Hookas and the war on Drugs (Thanks Mark!!!)
26 "Messy Hurl" Capt. Nonsense and the Rhythm Kings
33 Star Wars ep. III and Kenner Games
42 MELVIS UPDATE: wedding singer, "Good Day Sunshine"
53 Greg's Job Fair Experience
60 Frankie's Meatball of the Day
64 CLOSING


Let us know what you think of the new bitrate, and find me some 8-tracks to record over please!

Thursday, May 19, 2005

Hooka for Frankie

Thanks to Mark L from the UK for finding this lovely item. Can someone buy it for Frankie now?

ebay hooka sale



fabulous!

Wednesday, May 18, 2005

8-Trak Karaoke, Regis style

So the other night we were doing 8-trak karaoke in the basement and my wife said I must post video of myself to be fair, so here it is: me doing my "lounge singer" to one of Greg's standards.


frankie sings

Is it me, or am I looking a little chunky around the middle?

Poll #7 - Who would play Melvis on TV?

Due to interest in the recent Elvis made-for-TV movie, Mel wants to get on the bandwagon. Help him by casting the lead in this upcoming feature.


Who would play Melvis in his made for TV movie?



Current results

Tuesday, May 17, 2005

UL Podcast 018

I'm really sorry for not getting this show up this afternoon. I busied myself recording the parody for Friday and then was working on the Demo with Greg in the afternoon. Then my dad came over to help me round up some squirrels. The time really got away from me and I apologize if you missed us.



Unfortunately this wasn't our funniest show, but we did debate many important topics. So there you go.

Show notes:

00 INTRO
02 Squirrels in Regis' attic
10 tropicanapool.blogspot.com
22 How to sing Karaoke (or how not to sing karaoke)
30 Body chemistry and homosexuality
34 Frankie's Meatball of the Day
40 Milton Academy BJs
56 Web Poll Results
63 CLOSING


Thanks for listening! If you like laughing and drinking (as I do), check out The Real Happy Hour podcast

Friday, May 13, 2005

UL Podcast 017

A spooky Friday the 13th show (not really). We are visited today by three spirits, the Girl on Tech, the Classified ads, and MacGyver.



Show Notes:

00 INTRO
02 the Famous Chili Pub
05 Shawn - putting together his own music podcast
09 Greg & Regis sing barbershop
12 Samantha Murphy on DSC
14 Tech tips from the Girl on Tech
20 Classifieds for Greg
27 Top 10 Grossing tours of 2005
35 Melvis Update
42 new to DVD
47 Theme From...
51 Short Circuit
58 CLOSING


Listen in next week for a higher bitrate, more hilarity, and another parody featuring the band Creed. Yuck!

Tuesday, May 10, 2005

Poll #6 - favorite recent show

In light of the recent podcasting radio and satellite stations, pick your favorite show in recent memory you think should be submitted. Also, you can leave a comment specifying any segment that you found particularly enjoyable.



Pick your favorite recent podcast for submission to various sources



Current results

UL Podcast 016

Today we welcome special guest, friend, and fellow unemployed person Shawn to the studio. Shawn helps us review the U2 concert we attended last night and adds color commentary to our discussions!



show notes:

00 INTRO
02 Introducing guest: Shawn
04 U2 at the U.C. - a review
17 Notable headlines (ridiculous headlines)
25 mash-up: Bush vs. U2 "With or Without Glycerine"
30 Shawn gets the unemployment interview
39 the official "fromer employers" list
53 Last weekend at BKWRM's party
61 Frank's "Meatball of the Day"
63 CLOSING


We also have bonus material of us talking about the PSP! You can click to download it or listen in to the Girl on Tech Podcast (always recommended) and hear us talk on a future show!

Saturday, May 07, 2005

8-Track Karaoke Video!

Here are two outstanding videos from our podcast 013.

We've got Frankie singing "Union of the Snake" by Duran Duran,

frankie sings

and Greg/Gary doing a little "It's Still Rock-N-Roll to Me" by Billy Joel.

greg sings

Why no Regis? I control the camera and don't want to look like a fool!

Comments/Compliments appreciated.

Friday, May 06, 2005

UL Podcast 015

A special Mother's Day message, along with a parody called "She Gave Me Herpes". Action packed show for this Friday.



show notes:

00 INTRO
02 Greg, hungover as usual
05 The Longevity Game
09 Circus Smirkus, Zoppe Family Circus
16 e-mail forwards: ALL BOGUS, check snopes.com
20 Things that make you go Hmmm...
25 "She Gave me Herpes" by Captain Nonsense and the Rhythm Kings
30 Real World sighting
33 LoveLine - stream online at The Buzz, Oklahoma
36 Why Men are Happier than Women
45 Frankie's Stupidity Showcase
51 Mother's Day special message from...
61 Frank's Karaoke show, bouncer kicks ass
66 CLOSING: Melvis Update

check out the links, download the parody, have a happy Mother's Day!

Poll #5 - What's your human waste price?

In light of the Dave Matthews Band Chicago waste dumping incident, we wanted to know if you had a price. Would you let us dump thousands of pounds of "Dump" on you for a dollar? Let us know!

What's your price for getting human waste dumped on you?



Current results

Tuesday, May 03, 2005

UL Podcast 014

Welcome back. We have an action packed show today, nearly a full hour so listen in!



show notes:

00 INTRO
02 Pledge Drive: Why you should vote
08 new "Unemployees"
10 Eddie Shum: found!
14 Greg's Best Man report
21 Underage drinking (and vomiting)
30 ringtones vs. iTunes
32 Podcast Alley shout-outs
35 Catholics forbid gum chewing
40 "Soup Nazi to expand rule"
44 comicology.net - comic books
51 DMB - Waste dumper
56 CLOSING: "Light MyFire"



Just a reminder that it is a new month, so be sure to put a vote in for our show at Podcast Alley. Check the link at right to help you on your way.

Talk to you Friday.