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Title: Hardhat radio
Post by: Spoony on June 26, 2008, 12:03:08 PM

I'm finishing up this weeks show on podcast. Blasting it in the living room with the windows open. Good place to get work done.

The buildings behind me have been tore down in favor of the next generation of Brooklyn high-rises. It's getting difficult to listen to the show over the sound of jackhammers, cranes, and concrete mixers... but I got to tell you people, The Best Show layers well with the sounds of industry.

Every time Tom blows the lunch whistle, all the hardhats turn to look over at my apartment. 

C

Title: Re: Hardhat radio
Post by: gravy boat on June 26, 2008, 12:17:39 PM

Good to hear about the construction. More luxury 1-2 bedroom apartments are exactly what Brooklyn needs. 

Hey Spoony, this may sound controversial but turn off the podcast and put on FMU.  It's Three Chord Monte time with DJ Joe Blelock. 

Title: Re: Hardhat radio
Post by: Spoony on June 26, 2008, 12:35:09 PM

You know what... you're right. Enough living in the past. Time to re-connect with humanity.

Thanks, Gravy Boat.

Title: Re: Hardhat radio
Post by: Andy on June 30, 2008, 08:47:37 AM

which of these would be more appropriate to wear during the show?  My joe schmo worker hardhat from back in the day or my fancy boss hardhat?
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l244/Andy1807/HPIM1521.jpg)

Title: Re: Hardhat radio
Post by: Sarah on June 30, 2008, 08:59:26 AM

You know the answer to this.  A pox on boss hard-hats.

Title: Re: Hardhat radio
Post by: todd on June 30, 2008, 09:03:47 AM

Also, "Flint Co" is possibly the most blue collar-sounding name of a business ever. You're the lunchpail ambassador of the FOT.

Title: Re: Hardhat radio
Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on June 30, 2008, 10:55:16 AM

I like that funky hat on the left.  Was FlintCo originally in the conquistador business?

Title: Re: Hardhat radio
Post by: Bryan on June 30, 2008, 11:16:17 AM

Quote from: Andy on June 30, 2008, 08:47:37 AM

which of these would be more appropriate to wear during the show?  My joe schmo worker hardhat from back in the day or my fancy boss hardhat?

Which is which? My guess is the gladiatorial one is the boss hat.

Title: Re: Hardhat radio
Post by: Pete Velcro on June 30, 2008, 01:31:33 PM

The McDonalds big gulp in the background makes the hard hat picture even more hard hat-ish.

Title: Re: Hardhat radio
Post by: Andy on June 30, 2008, 02:51:44 PM

I had a mcgriddle for breakfast today.

Title: Re: Hardhat radio
Post by: Spoony on June 30, 2008, 03:31:55 PM

Only one person can wear the foreman's hat. And that person is usually behind the mic. The one who tells the humps to get back to work on the topic.

Title: Re: Hardhat radio
Post by: JamesU on July 01, 2008, 12:32:37 AM

I'm about to go home and help out my at my Uncle's concrete hardware company with an iPod full of best show. I started listening to the best show while working there to help with the tedium of working a press from 8-5. Now I cant step one foot inside Titcomb Bros. Mfg without Tom by my side. Flintco may take the crown for blue collar business names but I think "Steel Dog" isn't too far behind.

(http://www.steel-dog.com/images/side_bar_with_man.gif)

Title: Re: Hardhat radio
Post by: Son of Dorvid on July 01, 2008, 12:52:41 AM

 "Funny Songs for Construction Workers"  (http://www.picklehead.com/mini/sproul.html)

Title: Re: Hardhat radio
Post by: thecramedog on July 01, 2008, 07:09:50 PM

Quote from: Son of Dorvid on July 01, 2008, 12:52:41 AM

"Funny Songs for Construction Workers"  (http://www.picklehead.com/mini/sproul.html)

wow.  those samples are amazing.  i would like to recommend:

http://www.picklehead.com/samples/sproulsample_electrical.mp3 (http://www.picklehead.com/samples/sproulsample_electrical.mp3)

Title: Re: Hardhat radio
Post by: Phantom Hugger on July 01, 2008, 09:54:13 PM

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/theimann/HardhatRadio.jpg)

Title: Re: Hardhat radio
Post by: yesno on July 02, 2008, 12:09:24 AM

Big ups (lamest expression candidate) to Dorvid and KTB for their Bad to the Bone remixes.

I don't know too many hardhats who make lists of their favorite/least favorite celebrities, but maybe it's the new generation.  I had to get out of the construction game because of my sciatica.

Title: Re: Hardhat radio
Post by: deeptone500 on July 03, 2008, 08:59:31 AM

Quote from: Spoony

Mudhoney dude is above Mick Collins.

Spoon - I almost cried!

+1 (my lamest expression candidate) to Dorvid and KTB.  I got SO much work done while listening to the show.

Title: Re: Hardhat radio
Post by: Spoony on July 03, 2008, 11:04:10 AM

When he said Mick Collins, for some reason I thought he was talking about Chris Bailey from The Saints. It was late, I was tired, the adrenaline of a Best Show phone call... it got to me. I choked.

The singer in my band is from Detroit, and she threw a shoe at me when she heard that. She worships at the Alter Of The Gories. That kind of made it worth it.