Episode 22 : Meat Purse

Woot woot, we are 22! On today’s episode the gang discuss MTV’s video music awards (especially Lady Gaga’s meat dress). They also discuss John Mayer’s twitter boycott, one city’s push for super high speed internet, and website “Frisky’s” money guide. Also, Jill and Jon squabble, the group gives some interior design advice,  and there is hope in Paul’s pants. Just listen, you’ll understand.

The featured song for episode 22 is “Vagabond” by Greenskeepers

Episode 21 : Road Head

Jill, Jon, Diane and artist Andy Amato (who sits in for the vacationing Paul) snuggled together one rainy Tuesday morning to discuss the news which included: vandalism at a Planned Parenthood in California, a Floridian pastor’s controversial event planned for September 11th, and when multi-tasking can be taken too far. Lighter topics include an oopsie at a German grade school, and Kanye West “directly communicating” with Taylor Swift. There is also a follow up to a story mentioned on an earlier episode.

Today’s featured song is “Drank all the Wine” by J. Wagner. If you would like to donate to his kickstart campaign by pre-ordering his next album, you can do so here.

Episode 20 : Proud to be an American

Topics for todays show include a new study concerning workplace fornication, a creative post-cremation use for ashes, and Nike’s new (old) shoes. The cast also discuss Blender’s list of the 50 worst artists in music history.

The featured song for this episode is “Fights” by Fallan Soldier.

Episode 19 : Paul eats Pie

On our first Secretly Timid Tuesday the cast discusses typo vigilantes, new entries to the New American Oxford Dictionary (aka the other good book), and a possible z-list celeb sex tape. The show ends with a discussion of weird objects removed from weird places. Oh, and Paul eats pie.

Today’s featured song is “Pictures Collected” by Salim Nourallah.

Episode 18 : Asteriks

Pretty boy Stanton Stephens fills in for Paul Tran as the quartet take on in-flight baby slapping, Starbucks lingo, and words we didn’t know we were mispronouncing. They also discuss the untimely death of Dr. Frank Ryan and answer a listener question about long distance crushes. And later Diane tosses around racist pet names.

The featured song for today’s episode is “Ozark Empire, or a Snake Oil Salesman Comes to your Town” by Listener Project.

Episode 17 : Just Enough

To the cast’s amazement, Ms. Diane was on time. This week’s episode is chock full of creamy goodness. The quartet discuss the most dramatic exit ever to grace the interwebs, a criminal who prefers to squirt his DNA on his victims, the worst person in the world, and one politician’s affiliation to a secret society. It should be noted that a cast member may or may not be affiliated with the same secret society.

Today’s featured song is “Miss Marylou Carreau” by Mason Proper

Episode 16 : Waiting for Diane…

After Diane finally entered the cat studio (after a cat fight between Paul and Jon) the quartet took to the mics and started episode 16. News items included one Republican’s twitter barebacking confession, a store manager using Jesus to dissuade a would-be robber, and controversy over the sale of an old confessional. Later, Jon gets emotional over the proposal on ‘The Bachelorette,’ Jill shocks everyone with her ‘Real World’ knowledge, and the quartet gives advice to a listener who constantly gets cockblocked.

The featured song for today’s episode is “Everyone’s Dead” by The Homophones.

Don’t forget to tune in next Tuesday (August 10th) and watch Jill, Jon, and Diane sit in on “Conversations with Rick Vanderslice” on Rational Broadcasting from 1 -3 ct.

Oh, and Prop 8 was declared unconstitutional! Drinks are on us!!

Episode 15 : Too Pretty for Radio

Ashley and Stanton sit in for Diane on what turned out to be one hilarious episode. Between talks of spiritual crystals and Halloween costumes, the ensemble tackled a variety of different topics including : a teenager who survives a 16-story fall in New Zealand, sandwiches in cans, strange Scottish beers, a dating website for the beautiful, one family’s odd choice of discipline, and a blog which showcases some amazing baby pics. The ensemble also dish out bar advice and Paul can’t pronounce Jill’s maiden name. It’s “Hoes” btw. Oh, and Stanton is very, very pretty.

The featured song for today’s episode is “The Sugar Cube” by Kristina Cox

Episode 14 : What to do with a Bedazzled Bible

On this week’s episode the quartet discuss why parents hate parenting, passive-aggressive wedding presents, Facebook’s spotty customer service record, and alien contingency plans. Also, Jon wears a Diane themed shirt and Paul is on T.V.

The featured song for this week’s episode is “Hey Jimmy” by The Theater Fire.

Episode 13 : Bang Bang!

In today’s episode Jon, Diane, Paul, and Jill discuss a number of different news stories. These stories include the murder/suicide involving the mayor of Coppell,  GPS being used to stalk, irony at a anti-violence barbecue, and a chastity belt made for your man (def NSFW.) Also, Jon calls Jill the “D” word and Paul and Diane compare Facebook friend requests.

The featured song for today’s episode is “Smoke” by Liz Phair.