Episode 32 : Gate Rape

Artist Andy Amato joins the cast once again on a special episode. Topics include Thanksgiving, The Walking Dead episode 4, a TSA pat down which leaves a bladder cancer survivor soaked in his own urine, a heroic dog accidentally being euthanized, a cruel al Qaeda terrorist plot, and narwhals. Yes, narwhals. Later Andy, Danielle, and Jon discuss the filming of Eric Himan’s music video “Wish you Would” which they filmed over the weekend. The video was directed by Luis Midence.

This week’s featured song is “Wish you Would” by Eric Himan.

Episode 31 : Come on Ride the Plane

On today’s show the cast discuss kinnearing and pearl bracelets. They also discuss embarrassing questions some women ask their gynecologists and whether or not new airline security regulations are an invasion of privacy or necessary to make us safe. The cast also discuss AMC’s The Walking Dead eps. 1 – 3 and Dead Set. Thanks listener Jeff for the heads up!

Today’s featured song is “Monster Mae” by Marcella and the Forget Me Nots

Episode 30 : Life in Mono

On a very special mono-rific episode the group discuss why that “time of the month” shall now be called “Shark Week,” the correct pronunciation of new speaker of the house John Boehner’s surname, and how creepy Koch Industries own everything. Other topics include The Amazing Race, what famous musician asked Danielle out to dinner, The Dallas Desire lingerie football team, an amazing contestant on Wheel of Fortune, hilarious auto-correct fails, and little douche’s.

The featured song for today’s episode is “And We Lean In” by Tresspassers William

Note : Here is a link to the article Jon talked about on the show. He got so many facts wrong. Still so fascinating.

Episode 29 : Four Loko

The cast welcomes the lovely and talented April Collie to the show on a cold, wet day in Dallas. Topics include a Republican candidate’s claim that Morgan Freeman provided the voice over on a political ad, British comedian Stephen Fry’s claim that women do not enjoy sex, a former Dallas Police officer being charged with excessive force and astrologer and psychologist Debra Silverman’s amazing youtube videos. The cast also experiment with Four Loko and discuss a recent study which claims that alcohol is the ‘most harmful’ drug.

Today’s featured song is “A Teenager in Love” by The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

Episode 28 : What the Cluck??

The talented and lovely Danielle Georgiou fills in for Jill on a special not-quite-double-but-longer-than-usual episode of Secretly Timid. Todays topics include Keith Richard’s new autobiography, a pink ribbon backlash, a new alcoholic drink that is making college students sick, and the top 10 haunted cities in America. Also, Jon talks about a recent tweet-and-run with a celebrity, Diane talks about her daughter’s fist bump technique, the boys are inappropriate, and Jon tells the group what “pegging” is.

Today’s featured song is “Underdog Victorious” by Jill Sobule.

Episode 27 : After the Train Wreck

On tonight’s special double-sized episode the group discuss (or is it discusses??) gay adoption, changing your name after marriage when you’re gay, the top 5 traits women want in a man, and Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel’s declaration that multiculturalism has failed. Marriage equality is discussed. Psylocke is also mentioned, as is Liu Xiaobo. Also, this is a link to the Arcade Fire/ computer program Jon and Paul were talking about. Oh, and tensions run very, very high.

Today’s featured song is “Walkin’ After Midnight” by Girl in a Coma. Jon and Paul love this band. Their CD “Adventures in Coverland” drops today. You should buy it. They are worth it.

Episode 26 : The Train Wreck Ending

What…………. a train wreck. The one time Jon didn’t wear headphones is the time Paul’s mic isn’t turned on. Luckily, his voice is so full of bass that it was captured on other mics-so it isn’t too bad, but I apologize and promise to always wear my headphones in the future. On today’s show the cast talks about Brett Favre’s penis, ESPN’s Body Issue, Facebook users top reasons for de-friending, a rise in UK married couples living in separate houses, and the Gap’s new logo (that didn’t last long). The cast also discuss a group protesting Abercrombie & Fitch and Brazil’s Google Maps controversy.

Today’s featured song is “Cracked Door” by Dove Hunter.

Episode 25 : ‘B’ is for “Bully”

On today’s episode we learn that Diane is dirty and Jill gives her weekly “Pork Report.” On a more serious note, the cast discuss the gay teen suicide crisis, specifically the case of Rutgers University student, Tyler Clementi, whose roommate violated his privacy. The group also discusses the Assistant Attorney General of Michigan who is bullying and stalking a 21 year old college student. Also, a OU footballer shows his insensitivity in a tweet. In lighter news Chad Ochocinco makes a oopsie, a new study shows how cool our immune system is, and one woman’s cyber-sleuthing is A-MAZE-ING.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is holding a special fundraising event called “Strides For Shauna” Saturday October 16th at the Best Friends Bar in Ft. Worth. American Idol Nikki McKibin is set to perform.  We urge you to click here to make a donation to a worthy and important cause.

Today’s featured song is “This Land is our Land” by Slim Cessna’s Auto Club

Episode 24 : Pumpkin

Happy fall everyone! On today’s episode Diane reports that the canned pumpkin shortage has come to an end. In unrelated news, atheists know more about religion than the religious, Cornell University introduces “gender neutral” facilities, and the group discusses what their last meal would be (in addition to debating capital punishment.)

This episode’s featured song is “Now What” by Quasi.

Episode 23 : The Fat Kid ‘Cast

On today’s podcast the quartet talk about the Texas State Fair and which fried food won the annual State Fair’s food contest. Paul then discusses other fattening food as well as what men really think when they say what they say.

Oh, and there is some tension in the group.

This episode’s featured song is “Beautiful Living” by the very talented singer/songwriter Lindsay Fuller. Please vote for her to win Seattle’s battle of the bands contest by clicking here.