TSF22: Get Free, Get Food, Get Lucky – NOW ONLINE
Posted on January 27, 2011 | By Robert LaFrance | No Comments
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The Slacker Factor Podcast, Episode 22: Get Free, Get Food, Get Lucky
Episode 22: Everyone loves a nice prize, a beautiful meal, and a meaningful song. Join the slacker nation for this podcast, with special Book Report guests The Peche, as we talk good things foodie, bluesy, and free.
Meandering Rant: “Free Prize” by Rob LaFrance
Book Report: “For the Love of Food”, with The Peche food enthusiasts Chris and Karen Thornton. Read their amazing blog, follow them on Twitter @thepeche and @mrsdewinter or friend them in the FaceBook universe.
Music Segment: The Blues of Lucky Peterson, featuring “Death Don’t Have No Mercy” and “Atonement” from his 2010 album “You Can Always Turn Around”
Just Some of the Other Good Stuff Mentioned in this Episode:
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Wine guy and more: Gary Vaynerchuk
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Wine Rob wants you and The Peche to buy: Bodegas Ateca Garnacha de Fuego
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As ranted, Seth Godin Free Stuff.
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For cookbooks, recipes, and other good stuff mentioned by The Peche, you gotta read their blog.
Podcast Bonus: Inspired by his dad, Patty’s Rally for Sanity slogan, and this TSF22 podcast, Rob crafted together some Slackcast loungewear and mugish stuff at: http://www.cafepress.com/TheSlackerFactorSwag. Rumor has it that he has blisters from working the loom, sewing machines, and print screens.
Don’t Be Al Bundy
Posted on January 23, 2011 | By Patty Pino | No Comments
Way back in the 80’s, television metamorphosized from 12 free broadcast stations plus that weird UHF band into pay television, lovingly known as Cable. Along with more TV options came the bid for another major network, and the badboy of television, the FOX network, was born. FOX was like an unbridled teenager, free to experiment with their programming without being burdened by the trappings, traditions, and history of previous major three networks. In the sitcome space, they lauched “Married…with Children,” one of the most culturally defining television programs of that era.
That was then...
At that time, Al Bundy and his misfit, unmotivated family ruled the airwaves and, I suppose , there was something empowering about this klan. They were sarcastic, selfish, and non-trendy – a huge counterpoint to the buttoned-up, Izod clad yuppies that were so prevalent in those post-Disco, Regan “Just Say No” days. Al, Peg, Kelly, and Bud, in their slovenly simplicity, were harbingers and ambassadors for the soon-to-come Seattle grunge and slacker movement of the early 90’s. They were the original couch potatoes.
But, as ground-breaking as they were in the late 80’s, I’m here to tell you don’t be like Al Bundy. Read more
Gen X and Middle Aged
Posted on January 18, 2011 | By ImmatureOld | No Comments
Joe Barcello likes to think he's more handsome than the gentlemen is this picture!
I have hair in my ears. This shocks and appalls me. I also can’t touch my toes anymore and I have an arthritic thumb that can predict rainfall. How did this happen? I have the brain of a teenager but the body of well…my Dad. Actually I’m a little fatter than him now.
What kind of time warp was I in that I now find myself middle aged? Proper middle aged by the way. I’m 38. I find few things more annoying than a 64 year old Baby Boomer claiming to be “middle aged.” Really? Hey Pops do you plan on living to 128? I don’t so. I don’t care how much fish oil you take and what kind of erectile dysfunction medication you’re on. In my eyes you have one foot in the grave. Better make the best of your final 20 years (if you’re lucky). All I ask is that you embrace the fact that you want that Porsche to compensate for your baldness and not because of some stage of life you’re going through.
I guess in my mind I thought I’d be more evolved by now. Somehow more “grown up.” Sure I like some classical music and I can formulate an opinion on the corporate bailouts and the Social Security crisis. But I also still play video games and listen to old school rap. Does that make me interesting or conflicted? I’m not sure. For now I’ll just keep plucking ear hairs and playing Rock Band on the Wii with my kids.
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Joe Barcello is a self-employed city guy opts to quit his job, move to the country and stay home with the kids while his wife pays the bills. Check out his own hysterical blog entitled Immature and Old.
TSF21: Expressive Textplexing – NOW ONLINE
Posted on January 12, 2011 | By Robert LaFrance | No Comments
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The Slacker Factor Podcast, Episode 21: Expressive Textplexing
Episode 21: This expansive episode of the podcast welcomes guest Rantologist and fellow slacker Steve Angiolino, explores our Constitution and Julian Assange, and vibes with the beats of Maceo Plex. Oh, and Patty surprises Christian and Rob, once again, with a real story of our modern world.
Meandering Rant: “Textification of American Language” by Steve Angiolino
Book Report: The First Amendment and Freedom of Expression
Music Segment: “Vibe your Love” by Maceo Plex. Here’s the sexy video!
Also mentioned:
Rebel Rave TV - High quality videos of underground dance music culture
Nighty night…
Posted on January 5, 2011 | By Christian | No Comments
Lullaby Renditions of Pink Floyd
If you’re like me you probably remember the good ole college days of drinking excessively and listening to Pink Floyd. Well now you can pass that on to your children! Well, maybe not the excessive drinking… but you get the point.
Check out Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Pink Floyd and you too can send your kids to the Dark Side of the Moon!
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