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Title: The DVD is DONE.
Post by: Tom Scharpling on April 28, 2011, 04:00:24 PM
Hello all -

Just a quick update - the DVD for the Best Show Fun Pack from 2010 is DONE and is being manufactured. I will update on it being finished and shipped out.

Thanks to everybody who has been so patient! And thanks to Rob Hatch-Miller for closing it out!

Tom.
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Post by: daveB from Oakland on April 28, 2011, 04:25:56 PM
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Post by: moonshake on April 28, 2011, 11:23:57 PM
Thanks, Tom.

Anyone know the status of the SSD DVD premium from 2010 (or was it CD?)? I think it was gonna be Ken and Andy performing classic comedy bits including something by S&W. 
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Post by: orangewhip on April 28, 2011, 11:30:17 PM
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Post by: Christina on April 28, 2011, 11:53:29 PM
Thanks, Tom.

Anyone know the status of the SSD DVD premium from 2010 (or was it CD?)? I think it was gonna be Ken and Andy performing classic comedy bits including something by S&W.

I wouldn't hold your breath for the last couple of SSD shwag pieces.
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Post by: stewart from australia on April 29, 2011, 12:14:02 AM
Thanks Tom! Can't wait.
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Post by: Emily on April 29, 2011, 12:32:16 AM
Thanks, Tom.

Anyone know the status of the SSD DVD premium from 2010 (or was it CD?)? I think it was gonna be Ken and Andy performing classic comedy bits including something by S&W.

I wouldn't hold your breath for the last couple of SSD shwag pieces.

7 Second Delay? more like 7 Century Delay!
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Post by: fish on April 29, 2011, 01:34:38 AM
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Post by: YearRoundSteve on April 29, 2011, 02:40:04 AM
This is so exciting!
A big thanks to everyone who worked on this, it sounds like a real labor of love and i can't wait to enjoy it.
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Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on April 29, 2011, 08:14:39 AM
It's gunna be Christmas in May!
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Post by: JimmyNoodles on April 30, 2011, 10:17:24 AM
Cannot wait.  Also, I'm a little bit nervous about seeing some of the content.  My head may explode.
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Post by: snogrog on April 30, 2011, 10:20:04 AM
This is very exciting news indeed!

One question (if anybody can help), I don't remember what address I put on my pledge and I was living at one of 3 possible adresses (long story) and want to make sure it gets mailed to the right one. Who should I ask about this?
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Post by: Cori on April 30, 2011, 01:57:08 PM
Joe McGasko takes care of all of the swag delivery. Email link: http://wfmu.org/email.php?id=235 (http://wfmu.org/email.php?id=235).
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Post by: akaJudge on May 01, 2011, 11:26:19 AM
Here's how I've dealt with this:  75 bucks is beyond cheap considering how much enjoyment I get from The Best Show, so I try to forget I get something ELSE, too.  When my premium shows up it's just gravy.
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Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on May 04, 2011, 03:41:26 PM
Excellent...
Thanks for keeping us posted, Tom...

On a similar note: Has anyone else not received their pledge notice from this year's drive?
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Post by: ben on May 04, 2011, 04:45:08 PM
Has anyone else not received their pledge notice from this year's drive?

I got mine in March - you probably want to check on that.
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Post by: Christina on May 04, 2011, 04:53:33 PM
Excellent...
Thanks for keeping us posted, Tom...

On a similar note: Has anyone else not received their pledge notice from this year's drive?

that you should've gotten for sure by now - write Joe McGasko jmcgasko@wfmu.org & he'll check your address.
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Post by: masterofsparks on May 04, 2011, 05:35:39 PM
Excellent...
Thanks for keeping us posted, Tom...

On a similar note: Has anyone else not received their pledge notice from this year's drive?

that you should've gotten for sure by now - write Joe McGasko jmcgasko@wfmu.org & he'll check your address.

I never got mine either, but I contacted Joe and was able to get it taken care of very quickly.
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Post by: chrisc on May 04, 2011, 06:10:45 PM
What is a pledge notice?  Is that the email that came pretty quick after pledging?
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Post by: Sarah on May 04, 2011, 06:12:11 PM
I don't remember whether I got it or not.
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Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on May 04, 2011, 08:34:30 PM
What is a pledge notice?  Is that the email that came pretty quick after pledging?

The notice to which I am referring is a letter from WFMU containing a form and a return envelope so the pledge can be mailed in. Last year I received both this and a subsequent notice essentially telling me Tom's DVD was backordered...

As I pledged early via e-mail to The Great One himself I would have thought it somehow got lost in the shuffle. But Terese clearly read my name over the air during the drive...

I'll contact Gasko and see what gives...

Thanks for the input...
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Post by: masterofsparks on May 04, 2011, 09:13:44 PM
It's your "bill" and also includes a form to select your premiums and other gifts to which you are entitled. I paid my pledge in full during the marathon, so I thought maybe that was why they didn't send me anything, but I was able to take care of everything via email.
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Post by: Christina on May 04, 2011, 09:15:31 PM
It's your "bill" and also includes a form to select your premiums and other gifts to which you are entitled. I paid my pledge in full during the marathon, so I thought maybe that was why they didn't send me anything, but I was able to take care of everything via email.

Right, and if you paid beforehand, your invoice should have your selected shwag as well as any prizes you won.

Write to Joe!
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Post by: chrisc on May 05, 2011, 12:42:10 PM
Whew, thanks very much.
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Post by: betheboy on May 06, 2011, 04:25:04 PM
Thanks Tom, thanks Hatch, thanks everyone involved with this.
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Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on May 06, 2011, 11:00:34 PM
Thanks Tom, thanks Hatch, thanks everyone involved with this.

You got it?
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Post by: Christina on May 07, 2011, 09:26:06 AM
I just got an email from the volunteer coordinator about mailing out schwag this week so I think they're either getting ready to mail out this year's stuff or they're getting ready to mail out the DVD.
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Post by: daveB from Oakland on May 07, 2011, 04:54:51 PM
... or they're getting ready to mail out the DVD.

(http://www.burghfieldsailing.org/images/pagemaster/crossed_fingers.jpg)   (http://www.burghfieldsailing.org/images/pagemaster/crossed_fingers.jpg)

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Post by: fonpr on May 07, 2011, 05:53:52 PM
Waiting for this item has distorted my sense of time.

But, that's okay.
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Post by: dave from knoxville on May 07, 2011, 06:26:51 PM
Waiting for this item has distorted my sense of time.

But, that's okay.

It will never arrive, Fredericks. This is all explained in episode 15 of the "Fredericks' Mind Thing Podcast". Or at least it was before you chopped my explanation into indecipherable bits, and ran my rich manly voice through that modulator.
Title: Re: The DVD is DONE.
Post by: fonpr on May 07, 2011, 08:00:52 PM
Waiting for this item has distorted my sense of time.

But, that's okay.

It will never arrive, Fredericks. This is all explained in episode 15 of the "Fredericks' Mind Thing Podcast". Or at least it was before you chopped my explanation into indecipherable bits, and ran my rich manly voice through that modulator.
Half-way there.  Always another half.  And then again...
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Post by: cavorting with nudists on May 07, 2011, 09:00:47 PM
Half-way there.  Always another half.  And then again...

Now, if this were the "Fredericks' Mind Thing" podcast, that little second voice would pop in here and say "that's how it feels getting to the end of this podcast."
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Post by: Omar on June 13, 2011, 12:12:15 PM
Confirmed Trading Cards sighting:

http://twitpic.com/5a6fe7 (http://twitpic.com/5a6fe7)

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Post by: Chris L on June 13, 2011, 01:46:23 PM
Does that mean they've started sending the dvds?
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Post by: Omar on June 13, 2011, 01:52:26 PM
Does that mean they've started sending the dvds?

It does.  The boy who posted that Twitpic received both items in his mail bin.   
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Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 13, 2011, 01:56:35 PM
Woohoo!  Clearing all plans for this week!
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Post by: orangewhip on June 13, 2011, 02:39:47 PM
fingies crossed for when the mailman come.
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Post by: Ignore Function on June 13, 2011, 03:52:09 PM
 :) :D ;D :) :D ;D

Guess what came in the mail today.  ::)
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Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on June 13, 2011, 04:51:12 PM
:) :D ;D :) :D ;D

Guess what came in the mail today.  ::)

I checked twice just to make sure. Better luck tomorrow.
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Post by: ChronoMojo on June 13, 2011, 05:02:51 PM
Got mine today!  Thanks Tom.  Thanks everyone involved!
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Post by: not that James on June 13, 2011, 05:24:38 PM
ARRIVED!   As I live in Philadelphia, I'll be on the lookout fernem underpants (I don't think that's a spoiler...).
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Post by: hardweek on June 13, 2011, 09:23:39 PM
Stupid Canada Post strike.  :'(
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Post by: daveB from Oakland on June 13, 2011, 11:10:22 PM
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Title: Re: The DVD is DONE.
Post by: orangewhip on June 14, 2011, 12:02:57 AM
Hopefully should show up tomorrow.  I still need to pay for the most recent best show fun pack pledge though.  I hope that doesn't cause any confusion.
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Post by: mackro on June 14, 2011, 12:09:55 AM
Still waiting for mine, but it should hopefully arrive soon.
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Post by: Cori on June 14, 2011, 02:38:30 PM
Wow, this has been a banner week for me. I got approved for a loan on Thursday, finally lined up a summer job Sunday, purchased a vehicle yesterday, and going to pick it up on Thursday (despite all this triumph, I am at slob-level income)! Receiving the DVD in the mail today would be the icing on the cake! *crosses fingers*
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Post by: masterofsparks on June 14, 2011, 05:27:52 PM
Nothing in today's mail. I'm a terribly impatient mail waiter.

Seriously excited for this, though.
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Post by: Steeley Chris on June 14, 2011, 08:54:10 PM
I feel like this every late Spring/early Summer:
"Where's my spy camera?" (http://download.lardlad.com/sounds/season1/nightout3.mp3)
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Post by: Tedstud on June 15, 2011, 02:03:35 PM
Listening to the show right now and I just got the news that the DVDs are almost here.  This is seriously great news.  I'll have have to stage a Battle Royal between the Best Show trading cards and the MF Doom trading cards. 

Best Show 4 life!
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Post by: orangewhip on June 15, 2011, 04:49:06 PM
Another disappointing day at the mailbox.  I feel like Ralphie waiting for his Little Orphan Annie secret decoder ring.  I hope the DVD doesn't just end up being a commercial for Ovaltine.
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Post by: Kiwi_Herman on June 15, 2011, 10:34:12 PM
Stupid Canada Post strike.  :'(

Yea.  And also Air Canada is on strike. Come on Canada, get your act together...um...eh.
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Post by: Chris L on June 16, 2011, 12:40:50 AM
My guess is they're going to be sending this out in stages over the next month or so, like they do with the rest of the swag each year.  I've decided to resign myself to getting it around late July, in any case.
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Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on June 16, 2011, 10:10:42 AM
My guess is they're going to be sending this out in stages over the next month or so, like they do with the rest of the swag each year.  I've decided to resign myself to getting it around late July, in any case.

Good idea. I got no expectations.
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Post by: dave from knoxville on June 16, 2011, 02:33:41 PM
My guess is they're going to be sending this out in stages over the next month or so, like they do with the rest of the swag each year.  I've decided to resign myself to getting it around late July, in any case.

Good idea. I got no expectations.

Ai Rolling Stones (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATfczMLeGV4#)
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Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on June 16, 2011, 02:54:58 PM
My guess is they're going to be sending this out in stages over the next month or so, like they do with the rest of the swag each year.  I've decided to resign myself to getting it around late July, in any case.

Good idea. I got no expectations.


Ai Rolling Stones (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATfczMLeGV4#)

There's a tramp sittin on my doorstep STEALIN MY BEST SHOW DVD!!
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Post by: senorcorazon on June 19, 2011, 04:17:17 PM
Someone (Something, namely the DVD and trading cards,) saved my life tonight weekend yesterday.

Sugarbear
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Post by: hugo1000faces on June 20, 2011, 02:36:15 AM
Hey there proud DVD/Card Set owners,
If anyone is in a favor-doing mood, I've got a request.  I did the art for the Trent L. Strauss card, however I won't be receiving one because a month before the fundraiser I was laid off, which limited my radio station donation budget substantially.  I would be extremely grateful if any of you kind souls would scan the Strauss card at a decent-sized resolution and emailed it to me so that I could both see how it turned out, and put it in my online portfolio. My address is kirkd at centurytel.net.  Thanks for considering!
-Kirk Demarais
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Post by: Tom Scharpling on June 20, 2011, 07:46:56 AM
Kirk -

Please email me and I will sort this out for you. Thank you!

toms@wfmu.org

Tom.
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Post by: Anthony from Ireland on June 20, 2011, 10:45:24 AM
Fun Pack arrived in Ireland!
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Post by: hugo1000faces on June 20, 2011, 11:51:48 AM
Wow, Tom exceeds my expectations yet again!  Truly the BEST!
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Post by: yesno on June 20, 2011, 01:53:30 PM
Got my fun pack at work today--I need to watch this DVD right now!
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Post by: Brandon0476 on June 20, 2011, 02:37:17 PM
Just got my fun pack in the mail today! Watch a bit of the video (Tom, Jon, WW, teaching Ted how to write a "hit" song) and flipped through the trading cards during my lunch break. Soooooo great. It blew away my already high expectations. I can't wait to get home and watch the rest of it!
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Post by: Mr. Spacely on June 20, 2011, 03:19:05 PM
How many trading cards are there, and what Newbridge characters are included? 
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Post by: Omar on June 20, 2011, 03:50:43 PM
How many trading cards are there, and what Newbridge characters are included?

29 cards: 10 real people, 1 dog, 15 character cards (a couple depict more than one character), and 3 Best Show Moment cards. I will not ruin the surprise with any more specifics.
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Post by: B_Buster on June 20, 2011, 04:18:01 PM
Am I a character or a person, Omar? Just curious.
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Post by: Omar on June 20, 2011, 04:31:44 PM
Am I a character or a person, Omar? Just curious.

For the purposes of the trading cards taxonomy, you were classified as a person.
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Post by: dave from knoxville on June 20, 2011, 04:46:58 PM
Am I a character or a person, Omar? Just curious.

For the purposes of the trading cards taxonomy, you were classified as a person.

I would be happy to be either.
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Post by: orangewhip on June 20, 2011, 06:14:08 PM
Another sad day at the mailbox.
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Post by: masterofsparks on June 20, 2011, 07:07:33 PM
Yay for me!

Haven't watched the DVD yet, but the trading cards are exceptional.
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Post by: break on June 20, 2011, 07:50:17 PM
I wonder if my late alphabet last name is yet again working against me.  Being patient though. 
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Post by: masterofsparks on June 20, 2011, 08:05:14 PM
I wonder if my late alphabet last name is yet again working against me.  Being patient though.

My last name is very late in the alphabet and I got my stuff today, so if that's the case, I'd say look for it very soon.
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Post by: Sashamak on June 20, 2011, 08:43:59 PM
Argh. Postal strike!
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Post by: Sarah on June 20, 2011, 09:40:34 PM
Got mine today.  The trading cards are so much fancier than I expected them to be! 

I'm trying to pace myself with them and with the DVD rather than gobbling everything up all at once. 
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Post by: mackro on June 20, 2011, 10:25:05 PM
Still waiting for mine. And I'm in the middle of the alphabet, so I don't think these are being mailed out alphabetically.
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Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on June 20, 2011, 10:32:39 PM
I got mine this afternoon. As I didn't get home until early this evening I have yet to delve into its mysteries, but I look forward to doing so...
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Post by: Mr. Spacely on June 20, 2011, 10:45:16 PM
How many trading cards are there, and what Newbridge characters are included?

29 cards: 10 real people, 1 dog, 15 character cards (a couple depict more than one character), and 3 Best Show Moment cards. I will not ruin the surprise with any more specifics.

I actually didn't pledge during that Marathon, because money was very tight then.  Thanks for the info, though. The cards in my imagination are beautiful and smell like old bubblegum.
 
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Post by: fonpr on June 20, 2011, 10:59:30 PM
I saw Joe Puppy!

In a movie.
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Post by: joe on June 20, 2011, 11:32:00 PM
My fun pack showed up on Saturday.  The trading cards are tremendous and the DVD is just spectacular.  Totally worth the wait.  Thanks to Tom and everyone else who worked so hard on this beautiful, ridiculous thing.
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Post by: Kibblesmith on June 21, 2011, 12:21:28 AM
One, please.

- Daniel
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Post by: Kibblesmith on June 21, 2011, 01:15:06 AM
(By which I mean, eagerly awaiting my Premium, just hasn't arrived yet!)
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Post by: stepheninchicago on June 21, 2011, 04:05:48 AM
This is so great... all of it.

Chicago FOT's: I'm thinking we could pull off a Viewing party at the bar I work at some Monday in July... thoughts? Like show half of it, intermission, show the rest. Have a DJ play some records, etc.



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Post by: Sarah on June 21, 2011, 06:53:23 AM
I did not see Fredericks!

In a movie.
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Post by: dave from knoxville on June 21, 2011, 07:51:47 AM
How LONG is it? (Content-wise; I assume the disc is about 5 and a quarter inches.)
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Post by: masterofsparks on June 21, 2011, 08:07:37 AM
How LONG is it? (Content-wise; I assume the disc is about 5 and a quarter inches.)

2.5 hours.

I haven't had a chance to watch the whole thing yet, but I will say that it's very exciting that Julie was able to get Mr. Brainwash to direct her segment.
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Post by: Omar on June 21, 2011, 08:31:34 AM
How LONG is it? (Content-wise; I assume the disc is about 5 and a quarter inches.)

2.5 hours.

I haven't had a chance to watch the whole thing yet, but I will say that it's very exciting that Julie was able to get Mr. Brainwash to direct her segment.

Assuming this is the same segment I saw many months ago, I thought it also had a Korine-y feel to it.  Especially a night segment that involved firecrackers or sparklers or something?  Sadly I recall no trash being humped or otherwise stimulated.
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Post by: Martin on June 21, 2011, 09:55:51 AM
This Digital Versatile Disc arrived by horse carrier to my estate this morning.
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Post by: cas-vik on June 21, 2011, 09:59:30 AM
How LONG is it? (Content-wise; I assume the disc is about 5 and a quarter inches.)

2.5 hours.

I haven't had a chance to watch the whole thing yet, but I will say that it's very exciting that Julie was able to get Mr. Brainwash to direct her segment.

Assuming this is the same segment I saw many months ago, I thought it also had a Korine-y feel to it.  Especially a night segment that involved firecrackers or sparklers or something?  Sadly I recall no trash being humped or otherwise stimulated.

Julie's clip certainly was reminiscent of Trash Humpers.  While Fredericks shared the aesthetic of the drug induced firs person POV hallucinations of Kathryn Bigelow's Strange Days.

Fantastic work everyone who contributed!
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Post by: masterofsparks on June 21, 2011, 10:24:02 AM
I have never experienced a Korine film, and since I will assume his films do not have such a delightful protagonist, I'm not in any hurry to do so.
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Post by: JonFromMaplewood on June 21, 2011, 10:50:13 AM
The interview with Zach had me laughing uncontrollably.
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Post by: JBillington on June 21, 2011, 11:28:34 AM
It arrived! All the way over in the UK!

To prove it is in the UK, I photographed it next to a bottle of Brown Sauce.

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/large/327155866.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJF3XCCKACR3QDMOA&Expires=1308671035&Signature=qSfsP3AhyscFyjMvhVEUNXD8Sn4%3D)
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Post by: Anthony from Ireland on June 21, 2011, 11:39:12 AM
The interview with Zach had me laughing uncontrollably.

That's my favorite bit so far.
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Post by: cas-vik on June 21, 2011, 11:50:25 AM
The interview with Zach had me laughing uncontrollably.

That's my favorite bit so far.

Track Jacket Chat is the one I've watched the most.
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Post by: Steeley Chris on June 21, 2011, 12:11:08 PM
UGH. I'm still waiting. I'm pretty sure I know my geography, and I'm pretty sure I know that Rhode Island is much closer to NJ than Ireland, Sweden, and any other country in Europe. What gives? When should I start bothering Joe McGasko?
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Post by: put_it_away on June 21, 2011, 12:17:43 PM
UGH. I'm still waiting. I'm pretty sure I know my geography, and I'm pretty sure I know that Rhode Island is much closer to NJ than Ireland, Sweden, and any other country in Europe. What gives? When should I start bothering Joe McGasko?

I don't have mine either. I'm in Virginia. I would say to hold tight. I try to keep in mind that this is a free bonus I receive from donating to WFMU. It was made by hard-working people for free, and is getting mailed out by volunteers. They probably have a lot of DVDs to send out and can't do them all in one day or one week.

When my DVD shows up, I will be happy. Until then, I am content to wait it out.
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Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on June 21, 2011, 12:21:58 PM
I've only watched the first half but so far the Tim and Eric, Zach and Jon's Ramones story are highlights.
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Post by: gravy boat on June 21, 2011, 12:33:36 PM
UGH. I'm still waiting. I'm pretty sure I know my geography, and I'm pretty sure I know that Rhode Island is much closer to NJ than Ireland, Sweden, and any other country in Europe. What gives? When should I start bothering Joe McGasko?

I don't think they all ship at the same time. I would give it another day or two. I got mine (NJ) yesterday.  I have not watched the DVD yet but those trading cards are delightful, amazing, just awesome.  I really felt like a kid holding these.  I had memories of my favorite baseball cards and wacky packs.   They are little treasures.  Wes, Omar, and the others did a great job. 
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Post by: Tedstud on June 21, 2011, 12:34:01 PM
UGH. I'm still waiting. I'm pretty sure I know my geography, and I'm pretty sure I know that Rhode Island is much closer to NJ than Ireland, Sweden, and any other country in Europe. What gives? When should I start bothering Joe McGasko?

I'm in Mass and don't have it yet either.  I may have have to stop reading this thread for fear of spoilers.  Oh patience, how little I have of ye.
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Post by: actwithoutwords on June 21, 2011, 12:36:56 PM
Knee surgery yesterday morning, arrived home to find a WFMU package waiting. REDEMPTION. Brilliant so far. I'm trying to drip feed it to myself given that I'm stuck at home for the next 2 weeks. Loved the Ted Leo songwriting session. The production on the Other Side of the GOMP bit is beautiful too.
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Post by: Brain Stew on June 21, 2011, 01:56:33 PM
I have moved twice since I pledged. What's the chances of me getting the DVD in the mail :(?
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Post by: davidgoeschatting on June 21, 2011, 03:46:31 PM
I'm in California and got mine. Thank goodness, because this thing is excellent. I won't ruin it for those who haven't seen it. I just want to post my thanks and praise to all involved. You all knocked it out of the park x 1,000,000.
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Post by: mahgeetah on June 21, 2011, 04:06:26 PM
Truly, the greatest DVD ever.  8) 8) 8)
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Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on June 21, 2011, 07:45:09 PM
I thought Spike was supposed to be on this thing????
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Post by: B_Buster on June 21, 2011, 08:04:35 PM
I thought Spike was supposed to be on this thing????

Like his book, it never materialized.
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Post by: Rasmussen on June 21, 2011, 08:52:57 PM
I have moved twice since I pledged. What's the chances of me getting the DVD in the mail :(?
If you email Joe McGasko about it, I'd give it a 100% chance.
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Post by: fonpr on June 21, 2011, 09:15:38 PM
Way better than the chance you vote would get counted in Florida.
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Post by: Tedstud on June 21, 2011, 11:14:55 PM
Anybody spot themselves in "No Weak Pits?"  I spotted myself and my friend.  Matt Fraction is the man. 
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Post by: buffcoat on June 22, 2011, 10:20:16 AM
I was reading the cards when I went to sleep last night... woke up this morning and discovered I BENT MY MIKE!!!!
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Post by: Alex_from_the_woods on June 22, 2011, 03:41:46 PM
Anybody else not get theirs yet. Still waiting on my 2011 premium too. I'm feeling left out.
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Post by: AdamM on June 22, 2011, 04:14:31 PM
I'm still waiting for mine, too, Alex. I'm in Chicago, which isn't TOO far away, but it doesn't seem like distance has anything to do with it. Ho hum.
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Post by: Brain Stew on June 22, 2011, 04:22:55 PM
If you email Joe McGasko about it, I'd give it a 100% chance.

Thanks!

I just got my 2011 Premiums in the mail yesterday (forwarded from the previous address) and on the packing slip it had "Best Show Fantasy Pack" listed as backordered.

I emailed Joe with my listener # off the packing slip, so we'll see what happens...
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Post by: mcsea on June 22, 2011, 04:25:29 PM
This is so great... all of it.

Chicago FOT's: I'm thinking we could pull off a Viewing party at the bar I work at some Monday in July... thoughts? Like show half of it, intermission, show the rest. Have a DJ play some records, etc.

Which bar? I would love it, as I came to the Best Show recently, post-pledge/dvd opportunity.  I know at least 4 people that would come with me!
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Post by: CSW on June 22, 2011, 04:50:03 PM
Anybody else not get theirs yet. Still waiting on my 2011 premium too. I'm feeling left out.

I don't have mine but I have zero expectations of getting it quickly, partly as I am in the UK and partly as a pledged way late, like 6 months after the marathon and I'm cool with getting it whenever. Just to have it will be reward enough.
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Post by: oncegompedtwiceshy on June 22, 2011, 05:11:33 PM
I only post when my premium arrives.
Posting 8)
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Post by: Steeley Chris on June 23, 2011, 10:20:22 AM
It arrived and it was awesome.

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Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 23, 2011, 10:51:33 AM
I got it and I've watched it. Absolutely exceeds expectations and was worth the wait.

I particularly liked 'Track Jacket Chat', which I thought was a very effective translation of Scharpling and Wurster to the TV screen. Also loved the travelogues, although I wish Fredericks would have been on camera at some point, and the bit where they give Ted Leo career advice and help him write the song about playing vidtriv.

Out of curiosity I asked Milo if he'd had a chance to see the DVD, since he makes a couple of appearances (including in the PFT bit as 'Miles'), and his response in its entirety was 'nope'. Anyhow.
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Post by: masterofsparks on June 23, 2011, 11:01:53 AM
I think Kurt Vile's "You sound stupid" is my favorite moment of the entire DVD.

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Post by: mrsherbert on June 23, 2011, 03:02:05 PM
I won't ruin it but "Vid triv" is an absolute classic. The Ffed Up video is finely crafted cartoon fantasy and amazing song. Julie and Fredricks have equally surreal videos. Wow. Worth the wait. I was worried they forgot my pledge,

 ::)
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Post by: Keith Whitener on June 23, 2011, 03:41:57 PM
Still waiting for mine.
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Post by: Adblau1 on June 23, 2011, 04:08:02 PM
There is only problem with this DVD, and it is that I wish there was a new one every month for us to enjoy.

Truly spectacular, and such a representation of the show and the community in its entirety.  So, so, so, so well done.  Thanks to everyone who put this together!
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Post by: pscan on June 23, 2011, 05:36:36 PM
I feel like I'm the last person in NYC who hasn't gotten theirs yet...

grumble.
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Post by: break on June 23, 2011, 08:00:08 PM
I feel like I'm the last person in NYC who hasn't gotten theirs yet...

grumble.

I'm in North Jersey and haven't gotten mine. 
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Post by: Country Lobster on June 24, 2011, 08:11:17 PM
I feel like I'm the last person in NYC who hasn't gotten theirs yet...

grumble.

Still haven't gotten mine in Brooklyn. I was going to email someone, but I guess I'll just wait a little longer…
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Post by: Tom Scharpling on June 25, 2011, 12:58:05 AM
Thanks to everybody for being patient. The station is literally mailing a couple thousand of these out so they all can't go out at once. But they're going out at a really fast rate.

Thanks for all the nice words! You will ALL get the DVDs. Hang tight!

Tom.
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Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on June 27, 2011, 03:40:11 PM
I don't think I got the sticker, just the DVD and the cards. Is there any chance I can get one of them?

The DVD is very nice, from what I've seen. Due to my nephews being in town I haven't been able to see more than Dave from Knoxville's part and Julie's travelogue (i.e.: Julie drinking, playing with Yetta, some sparkler thingees... And why haven't I heard her mention Harvey before? That dog's way cute.)

The cards are sweet as well. Best card: Spike. Most depressing card: Dogmo, because it remineded my that my super cool Jack Russell will one day keel over and how sad I'll be when that happens. Biggest suprise: Amee Mann's card for Philly Boy Roy...

All in all a classy production. Again, Tom lived up to his end and then some...
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Post by: Sarah on June 27, 2011, 04:51:58 PM
Most depressing card: Dogmo

Hey.
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Post by: Derek (from Chicago) on June 27, 2011, 05:03:46 PM
This is so great... all of it.

Chicago FOT's: I'm thinking we could pull off a Viewing party at the bar I work at some Monday in July... thoughts? Like show half of it, intermission, show the rest. Have a DJ play some records, etc.

Which bar? I would love it, as I came to the Best Show recently, post-pledge/dvd opportunity.  I know at least 4 people that would come with me!

If this does happen I would happily be on-board for a viewing party. I got on the 'Best Show' wagon a little too late to have pledged/gotten this dvd and after reading all of the glowing comments, I feel this is something I really need to see.

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Post by: paul on June 28, 2011, 11:08:38 PM
i was happy to hear Negativland in Fredericks' portion of the DVD!
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Post by: orangewhip on June 29, 2011, 09:18:19 PM
"Vidtriv......"
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Post by: Rick in Salt Lake on July 02, 2011, 09:08:27 AM
i was happy to hear Negativland in Fredericks' portion of the DVD!

I knew there had to be a Negativland fan in there somewhere, despite his lack of appreciation for OTE...

I hope Ted know the next time he's on the show he'll be required to sing the song he wrote with Tom and Wurster...


"Then I play Vidtriv"
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Post by: catdrumheart on July 04, 2011, 01:51:17 AM
Just wondering if anyone else is still waiting for their DVD to arrive? I haven't received mine yet - I am in California so I was expecting it to take a little longer - but now I am not sure... I am really excited to see it!
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Post by: Christina on July 04, 2011, 03:07:54 PM
If you didn't see this thread, check it out - all DVDs are now out as of last Friday!

http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,8082.msg178238.html#msg178238 (http://friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,8082.msg178238.html#msg178238)
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Post by: DS1077 on July 05, 2011, 05:27:33 PM
Got it today and everything is glorious.  The artwork on the Wurster trading card reminds me of the Chuck Jones movie version of "The Phantom Tollbooth".
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Post by: ben on July 05, 2011, 07:36:41 PM
I got it today and its amazing.  I'm up to track jacket chat on the dvd, and Tom saying, "Cool, cool" while they interview Todd Barry is killing me.
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Post by: Chris in Somerville, Mass. on July 05, 2011, 08:27:22 PM
I couldn't have been more delighted to get my dvd in the mail this morning.  However, I couldn't have been more shocked by the sheer amount of borderline illegal erotic animation on said dvd!   :o
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Post by: EM Painter on July 05, 2011, 11:53:41 PM
Thanks for the DVD. First time seeing Tom -- a noble face, somewhat Groucho-like in the nose/forehead, and surprisingly large expressive hands.
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Post by: hotmessization on July 06, 2011, 10:48:46 AM
Got mine yesterday. Watched it this morning.

Let me say that I easily own over 300 VHS tapes (four crates full) and a good amount of DVDs (two crates full), and this is probably my most prized addition to my collection.

Yes, I keep movies in crates.
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Post by: Chris in Somerville, Mass. on July 06, 2011, 07:39:29 PM
One of the unexpected highlights of the dvd is the revelation that Tom is a more-than-credible actor! Love it. 
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Post by: masterofsparks on July 06, 2011, 09:09:48 PM
The closing credit video footage of Tom while on the phone with Jon is one of my favorite parts of the whole thing. I'd always wondered what kinds of faces Tom was making while Jon was saying all those crazy things, and now I have my answer in video form.
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Post by: hotmessization on July 06, 2011, 10:06:12 PM
If this were a TV show, I'd watch it every week.

Actually, if there was just a show of the puppet from the beginning, I'd watch it every week.
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Post by: Mike from Western Maine on July 07, 2011, 11:42:00 AM
It is so, so good. And so very worth the wait.

In addition to all the great comedy, the Boston Spaceships and F'ed Up videos are just superb. Thanks to Tom and everyone else involved!
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Post by: hardweek on July 08, 2011, 10:26:16 AM
Having a pretty "hardweek" at work. My summer job is the coordinator for an international ESL youth summer school. One of the Russian kids got lippy with another kid downtown at a bus stop and ended up spending the night in emergency. A looong day/night for everyone involved.

Needless to say, I was delighted to come home and open my mailbox last night. Completely brightened my day. The dvd is so worth the wait.
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Post by: buffcoat on July 08, 2011, 11:34:47 AM
One of the Russian kids got lippy with another kid downtown at a bus stop



КРАСНЫЙ РАССВЕТ
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Post by: andrew in philadelphia on July 08, 2011, 12:47:47 PM
AP Mike's tour of Bayonne was priceless. Why this guy isn't one of Hollywood's biggest stars I'll never understand...
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Post by: hardweek on July 08, 2011, 12:57:18 PM
Quote
КРАСНЫЙ РАССВЕТ

Only in this particular re-imagining, the Wolverine won.
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Post by: icepants on July 10, 2011, 11:07:04 AM
AP Mike's tour of Bayonne was priceless. Why this guy isn't one of Hollywood's biggest stars I'll never understand...

I'm gonna say the Mike part was my favorite as well.  The whole thing was pretty much wonderful. 
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Post by: courtney on July 11, 2011, 03:45:03 PM
Got my DVD last week and watched it with some recently-converted FOTs here. We all loved it bunches and bunches.


Quick question though, regarding other WFMU marathon schwag - is everyone getting theirs in separate packages at different times? Like, I received a few things a few weeks ago, then a couple more things a week later but I still haven't received my t-shirts & stickers and of course the back-ordered stuff. Are any of y'all still t-shirtless or should I shoot Joe M. an email? It's no biggie, really. I don't pledge just to get schwag but ... I've lost weight and am poor and need some new shirts!   :o :-* :D  EMOTICON!
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Post by: daveB from Oakland on July 11, 2011, 07:02:33 PM
(By which I mean, eagerly awaiting my Premium, just hasn't arrived yet!)

Hope you've gotten it by now ... the opening sequence you did was amazing!!
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Post by: Paul DeLouisiana on July 12, 2011, 08:23:34 AM
With all this dvd excitement I keep forgetting that we'll be getting a very special 7" and tshirt in the mail in the next few months.
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Post by: Steeley Chris on July 12, 2011, 10:19:39 AM
With all this dvd excitement I keep forgetting that we'll be getting a very special 7" and tshirt in the mail in the next few months.
Double Summer Christmas!!!
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Post by: mackro on July 19, 2011, 09:00:55 PM
THis arrived in the mail yesterday. I watched the entire thing right away, all last evening. thank you thank you thank you, everyone that was involved.
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Post by: dave from knoxville on July 19, 2011, 10:48:27 PM
THis arrived in the mail yesterday. I watched the entire thing right away, all last evening. thank you thank you thank you, everyone that was involved.

What's the image on the computer in DFK's office?
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Post by: mackro on July 22, 2011, 02:26:41 AM
I don't remember that. But you had lots of science/chemistry professor things in your office, mixed in with the Best Show things. I distinctly remember the b/w poster drawing of the Supercallers. You performed a raw haunting acoustic version of the Themeweavers at the beginning and end.
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Post by: Lothar_Brightblade on July 22, 2011, 01:51:24 PM
THis arrived in the mail yesterday. I watched the entire thing right away, all last evening. thank you thank you thank you, everyone that was involved.

What's the image on the computer in DFK's office?

America's inventor-laureate.
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Post by: dave from knoxville on July 22, 2011, 07:52:12 PM
THis arrived in the mail yesterday. I watched the entire thing right away, all last evening. thank you thank you thank you, everyone that was involved.

What's the image on the computer in DFK's office?

America's inventor-laureate.

DING DING DING DING DING

This is SO exciting for me that you got that, you can't even imagine. Awesome. I am now your number one fan.
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Post by: cavorting with nudists on August 04, 2011, 11:53:18 PM
The whole thing is great, but a special shout-out to Yetta and Harvey.

Also, while Fredericks's segment has me jonesing to move to Newport Richey, I do have a question: Fredericks, do you just routinely walk into foreclosed and abandoned homes?  Is this a Newport Richey thing, like burning Christmas trees?
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Post by: fonpr on August 12, 2011, 11:53:17 AM

Fredericks, do you just routinely walk into foreclosed and abandoned homes?  Is this a Newport Richey thing, like burning Christmas trees?

Yes to the former and no to the latter.
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Post by: wood and iron on August 12, 2011, 01:13:13 PM
Fredericks, I want to commend you on listening to Against Me!
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Post by: fonpr on August 12, 2011, 01:49:02 PM
Great ears.  They are from Gainesville.
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Post by: buffcoat on August 12, 2011, 05:49:16 PM
Great ears.  They are from Gainesville.


Did you wear a balaclava even though you were in control of the camera, just in case you passed a mirror or something?
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Post by: Sashamak on August 19, 2011, 07:50:06 PM
Mike needs to host a tv show of some kind.
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Post by: Christina on August 19, 2011, 09:25:35 PM
Great ears.  They are from Gainesville.


Did you wear a balaclava even though you were in control of the camera, just in case you passed a mirror or something?

I love words like balaclava - so exotic sounding! For a fucking hat!
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Post by: buffcoat on August 21, 2011, 10:48:47 PM
Did we get the GG Allin thing yet?  Nobody's commented on it yet that I've seen, and I don't think I got it with the other stuff.
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Post by: Hatch on September 29, 2011, 03:30:14 PM
For those of you who didn't get the Best Show DVD, you can now watch the Therese & Mike (and Spoony) segment on YouTube!

Part 1: The Therese & Mike Show Does Bayonne Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEvxkzoewU0#ws)
Part 2: The Therese & Mike Show Does Bayonne Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKo4cNJHhLY#ws)
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Post by: B_Buster on September 29, 2011, 05:14:00 PM
It's a two thread blitz!