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Title: John Hodgman next week!
Post by: Come on, Jason on November 19, 2008, 11:56:05 AM
http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/books/11/19/john.hodgman/index.html

Looks like someone's already getting the Best Show Bump.
Title: Re: John Hodgman next week!
Post by: jbissell on November 19, 2008, 01:19:35 PM
He also had a nice appearance on Conan last night.
Title: Re: John Hodgman next week!
Post by: Matt on November 19, 2008, 01:29:19 PM
He was also just cast as the lead in a T Bone Burnett biopic.
Title: Re: John Hodgman next week!
Post by: Sploops on November 20, 2008, 11:40:41 AM
(http://mine.myxer.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/john-hodgman.jpg)



I'm just sayin....
Title: Re: John Hodgman next week!
Post by: spacepope on November 20, 2008, 06:56:48 PM
On last week's show, Tom said he would talk to Hodgman about putting out a book. And, Tom, you may not know this, but John Hodgman, prior to his current position as a Famous Minor Television Personality, was a professional literary agent. Certainly John can help get you a deal, Tom. After all John Hodgman got a book deal for Bruce Campbell.
Title: Re: John Hodgman next week!
Post by: MiddleBro on November 23, 2008, 05:50:57 PM
Hey Everyone,
    Since I won't be able to listen/call, because of my work hours, I was wondering if I could put out a request to see if someone might ask John Hodgman if he's seen the online series of Marvel/DC videos featuring action figures from both brands going back and forth, inspired by the Mac/PC commercial series he's a part of, and if so what he thinks of them.  I am not the maker, or otherwise affiliated with the videos.  Just a fan of them and action figures, in general, and I thought it'd be cool to see if one half of the inspiration was aware of it, as well as his personal opinion of them.  They do say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but who knows?  Thanks.


   -Zach
Title: Re: John Hodgman next week!
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 24, 2008, 01:54:30 PM
Hey Everyone,
    Since I won't be able to listen/call, because of my work hours, I was wondering if I could put out a request to see if someone might ask John Hodgman if he's seen the online series of Marvel/DC videos featuring action figures from both brands going back and forth, inspired by the Mac/PC commercial series he's a part of, and if so what he thinks of them.  I am not the maker, or otherwise affiliated with the videos.  Just a fan of them and action figures, in general, and I thought it'd be cool to see if one half of the inspiration was aware of it, as well as his personal opinion of them.  They do say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but who knows?  Thanks.


   -Zach

  And!  In those commercials, he oft lampooned by none other than Superman!
Title: Re: John Hodgman next week!
Post by: Spike on November 24, 2008, 02:01:58 PM
I caught VH1's BEST WEEK EVER. This Hodgman character appeared with PFT.[/b]
Title: Re: John Hodgman next week!
Post by: Geoff Johnston on November 25, 2008, 10:19:40 AM
I thought this may have appeared elsewhere on the board, but I haven't come across it.  I may have overlooked it, though.  So, my apologies if I'm ganking someone else's idea.

Anyway, all in favor of Hodgman reading the H-Man's Facebook updates tonight, say "Aye!"
Title: Re: John Hodgman next week!
Post by: Emily on November 25, 2008, 10:24:11 AM
Aye!
Title: Re: John Hodgman next week!
Post by: Kim Kelly on November 25, 2008, 10:28:14 AM
AYE!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: John Hodgman next week!
Post by: Wes on November 25, 2008, 10:58:18 AM
I can only see that leading to Hodgman becoming jealous of the The H-Man's name and the birth of a blood feud. The only safe option is Hodgman readings of Best Show Fan Fiction entries, of course.
Title: Re: John Hodgman next week!
Post by: samir on November 25, 2008, 11:29:36 AM
On Hodgman's site, there's a link to this..

http://www.tibbysbowl.com/bowl/2008/11/18/a-small-request/

Ken Plume's requested that people send his mum postcards to wish her well, as she has cancer.

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However, I want to keep my mother’s spirits up, and I want to utilize the power of this here internet to whom my livelihood has been intertwined for almost 15 years. And not only am I hoping for the assistance of the thousands of people whom I’ve befriended and worked with in those years, but also the kindness of total strangers.

With that in mind, I’m hoping that whoever reads this post - or has it forwarded to them - will take some of their valuable time and help me keep my mother’s spirits bright and her outlook optimistic.

Over the course of this holiday season, I’m hoping my mother will receive an avalanche of postcards from around the world - fun and funny postcards - with the well wishes of those who send them. Postcards sent by you, the person reading this now.

So, please do that. Address is on the link above.
Title: Re: John Hodgman next week!
Post by: JamesU on December 19, 2008, 07:10:18 PM
Is or was anyone else at the wired store tonight for the Hodgman talk and signing?