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Title: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: Dorvid Barnas on January 16, 2008, 04:54:33 AM
January 15, 2008: HOF show, right? Matthew Tompkins had me in fits.  Maybe my favorite Wurster call ever.

Someone back me up.
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 16, 2008, 06:18:22 AM
(http://www.unicity.com.hk/images/graphics/applause.jpg)
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 16, 2008, 02:33:06 PM
I just re-listened to the Matthew Tompkins call. So good. I totally missed his nomination of Joe Rudi as the 14th member of Ocean's 14 when listening last night.
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: Sarah on January 16, 2008, 02:42:26 PM
Last night I couldn't get into the chat because my computer was too busy with other tasks to be able to handle Java, so I just lay in bed, turned out the lights, and listened that way.  I haven't gotten so much good out of the show for ages.  And that it happened to be a night when there was an hourlong call just made it that much better.
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: Phantom Hugger on January 16, 2008, 02:48:16 PM
Top form. The spontanious rant about the "Whopper Freak-out" ads crystallized my disgust for those ads perfectly.

Nothing like glorifying the mutants that stuff their faces in your restaurant in a bid to drum up more business...proud moments.
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: samir on January 16, 2008, 08:52:27 PM
I agree with all the plaudits. Solid gold episode.

If, like me, you didn't know anything at all about this Whopper freakout, here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMOPj6-4nDU)'s a Youtube video.
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: Beth on January 16, 2008, 08:55:21 PM
Last night I couldn't get into the chat because my computer was too busy with other tasks to be able to handle Java.

I can never log into the chat. I did once, and it shut down my internet for 24 hours (Stupid satellite internet). :-[ I'm anxiously awaiting the universal broadband thing that Spitzer promised. He better get on that.
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: samir on January 16, 2008, 09:03:14 PM
Beth, we just talk about you the whole time in the chat. Seriously, three hours a week on the pros and cons of Beth. Surprise advocate? James.

You're missing out!
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: Wes on January 16, 2008, 09:07:47 PM
I'm hoping "Bro Punches To The Face" is at least in contention for the episode title when the recap comes up. The incredibly brief re-enactment right after that of the firemen playfully beating Joey Beauti-fucco into a pulp was amazing.

Also great was Tom being genuinely caught off guard in the "You know what?" "NOPE." exchange in the earlier phone call.
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: Beth on January 16, 2008, 09:09:36 PM
Beth, we just talk about you the whole time in the chat. Seriously, three hours a week on the pros and cons of Beth. Surprise advocate? James.

You're missing out!


Hardy har.

That would stress me out terribly if it were true.
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: ben on January 16, 2008, 10:26:57 PM
the matthew tompkins bit was killer.  I listened to that specific part from the archive like 7 or 8 times today at work.  Also quite enjoyed tom talking to the call screener kid about the wire.  What's his name again?
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: masterofsparks on January 16, 2008, 10:40:59 PM
the matthew tompkins bit was killer.  I listened to that specific part from the archive like 7 or 8 times today at work.  Also quite enjoyed tom talking to the call screener kid about the wire.  What's his name again?

Todd. Why?
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: buffcoat on January 17, 2008, 12:13:45 AM
Vance Asimov.
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: electricdunnahoo on January 17, 2008, 12:38:16 AM
First time ever signed into the chat room whilst listening to the show. Perfection. I will call in soon, Tom Scharpling!
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: A.M. Thomas on January 17, 2008, 08:22:37 AM
- "You know what?"
- "Nope."
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: JohnT on January 17, 2008, 09:35:39 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qfC3YV0_rM
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: dave from knoxville on January 17, 2008, 11:03:07 AM
Beth, we just talk about you the whole time in the chat. Seriously, three hours a week on the pros and cons of Beth. Surprise advocate? James.

You're missing out!


I spend all of my time talking about you, Beth, but it's all pro, no con.
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: samir on January 17, 2008, 02:35:28 PM
"I'm doing fine, thanks, Hulk. How are the kids... and the soon-to-be ex wife?"
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: Sarah on January 17, 2008, 02:54:08 PM
Weren't you impressed by the efficiency of Savage speak?  All that in one relatively short garbled grunt.
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: Dorvid Barnas on January 17, 2008, 03:11:21 PM
W:  If you have a bandanna, I would put it in my mouth to like, you know, to clench down on.

S:  Oh. Great.

W: Yeah.

S: Thank you.

W: That way, you don't look like too much of a p.

S: Yeah. Okay.

W: ...when you're gutted.
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: Itslikeimsayin on January 18, 2008, 07:40:33 PM
I agree. Magnificent show this week. Tom attempting to stay positive and continually repackaging last week's topic was very funny.
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: Chris L on January 19, 2008, 07:21:35 AM
- "You know what?"
- "Nope."

I loved that.  Julie's alright.   
Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: Chris L on January 19, 2008, 11:15:56 AM
Weren't you impressed by the efficiency of Savage speak?  All that in one relatively short garbled grunt.

I hope that tongue surgery has gotten Macho Man back in touch with his early, sensitive side.  Also, he kinda looks like Kibblesmith's puppet version of Tom in this clip:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfosfT8Ojbg[/youtube]

And I'm pretty sure he sneaks in a Sun Ra reference in this one:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx4GjIPTEvU[/youtube]

Title: Re: The 1/15/08 show
Post by: yesno on January 20, 2008, 02:34:52 PM
Maybe the first guest on the Hogan/Savage show can be the Iron Sheik.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRRHvw0s1Yc[/youtube]