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The Best Show on WFMU => Show Discussion => Topic started by: Gibby on August 14, 2008, 07:11:06 PM

Title: Mac
Post by: Gibby on August 14, 2008, 07:11:06 PM
I'm listening to the Mac/Jimmy Crespo face-off for the first time; does anyone have or know of any other Mac calls?
Title: Re: Mac
Post by: samir on August 14, 2008, 08:11:10 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQqKbLg0-H0
Title: Re: Mac
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 14, 2008, 10:14:22 PM
always one of my favorite videos
Title: Re: Mac
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on August 15, 2008, 12:09:38 AM
Mac was a big part of me first discovering the show.  Before I started listening live, I watched a lot of the videos on Youtube and listened to a lot of clips on www.bestshowvault.com ... I wish he'd call in again.  He makes such a good thorn in Tom's side that nothing but comedy can come from it.
Title: Re: Mac
Post by: Gibby on August 15, 2008, 01:43:35 AM
Aw, that's a great one Samir. I also checked out the vault for the Crespo call. I get the feeling there's more because Tom makes a reference to a prior call where Mac refers to Yngwie Malmsteem as 'Wiggy Malmsteen'. Grade A material.
Title: Re: Mac
Post by: Matt C on August 15, 2008, 04:49:03 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQqKbLg0-H0


Wow, kickthebobo is talented, that was really well put together.
Title: Re: Mac
Post by: masterofsparks on August 15, 2008, 08:14:21 AM
Aw, that's a great one Samir. I also checked out the vault for the Crespo call. I get the feeling there's more because Tom makes a reference to a prior call where Mac refers to Yngwie Malmsteem as 'Wiggy Malmsteen'. Grade A material.

He was kind of a semi-regular caller for awhile. There's one show where Tom talks to his father that's pretty funny. The Jimmy Crespo call is far and away his shining moment.
Title: Re: Mac
Post by: Omar on August 15, 2008, 08:22:26 AM
Mac calls at 50:53 of the 1/17/06 show, which is post-Crespo: 

Mac's back and he's still claiming to own a book called The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal by Daniel Bugs-a-pan ("It exists!!!!). He's a bit worn out from a hard day of pointless English/Language Arts tests and delivers a nice riff on the social vs. academic aspects of the educational experience.

(He also talks about Rush in this call.  He mentions "O Baterista"!)
Title: Re: Mac
Post by: masterofsparks on August 15, 2008, 09:32:17 AM
Mac's back and he's still claiming to own a book called The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal by Daniel Bugs-a-pan ("It exists!!!!).

Not taking sides here, but I own the book in question and can confirm its existence. I even own the 2 CDs by author's band Slow Horse. Not bragging.
Title: Re: Mac
Post by: Martin on August 15, 2008, 09:53:32 AM
Lies, lies, and more lies. For shame, MoS. There's no book with that name.
Title: Re: Mac
Post by: todd on August 15, 2008, 10:21:33 AM
I love Mac! He was like one of those snotty kids from Wonder Showzen, but in real life!
Title: Re: Mac
Post by: Gibby on August 15, 2008, 11:34:38 AM
Mac calls at 50:53 of the 1/17/06 show, which is post-Crespo: 

Mac's back and he's still claiming to own a book called The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal by Daniel Bugs-a-pan ("It exists!!!!). He's a bit worn out from a hard day of pointless English/Language Arts tests and delivers a nice riff on the social vs. academic aspects of the educational experience.

(He also talks about Rush in this call.  He mentions "O Baterista"!)

Just listened. "Yeah, YYZ is like a drum solo that they gave a song title to."

Kid, if you're out there, stay pure.
Title: Re: Mac
Post by: masterofsparks on August 15, 2008, 01:06:04 PM
Lies, lies, and more lies. For shame, MoS. There's no book with that name.

But I'm flipping through the pages right now. Can't you hear the noise of flipping pages?
Title: Re: Mac
Post by: Stan on August 15, 2008, 01:28:45 PM
i 2nd kickthebobo's mention; i rediscovered that moment at the beginning of an old tape from when i had recorded some of the show, and it is 2-3 hillarious minutes.  Tom reels him in, starts asking him about his tastes in music, then GOMP, "thought i was your friend...i'm your foe."

could be wrong, but i always thought that might've been Mac (Yuu-wiggie-malmstein rock history kid), who i've speculated is the kid responsible for some recent heinous crimes against the Best Show that were related to Petey.

you are right

 Word.
Title: Re: Mac
Post by: emma on August 16, 2008, 02:07:18 PM
Last night I babysat these three 7-year-old girls. One of them was talking about how she doesn't want to get picked on at school, so I taught her some Tom-style put-downs just in case.

"You're a sad little troll, and I hope tomorrow you get a swirlie."

Then I had to explain what a swirlie is. Honestly. Kids these days.
Title: Re: Mac
Post by: Gilly on August 16, 2008, 04:59:02 PM
Mac calls at 50:53 of the 1/17/06 show, which is post-Crespo: 

Mac's back and he's still claiming to own a book called The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal by Daniel Bugs-a-pan ("It exists!!!!). He's a bit worn out from a hard day of pointless English/Language Arts tests and delivers a nice riff on the social vs. academic aspects of the educational experience.

(He also talks about Rush in this call.  He mentions "O Baterista"!)

I thought that was the Jimmy Crespo call.... I have to go back and listen to the Mac calls.
Title: Re: Mac
Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on August 17, 2008, 12:23:23 PM
i got one of those, "what are you doing?" IMs from a friend last nite.  i just happen to be watching this video again so i sent him the link.

he says, "so, you're into prank calls?"
Title: Re: Mac
Post by: buffcoat on August 17, 2008, 05:20:04 PM
How many pullups can you do?