TSF25: Happy Crow, Happy Crow Again – NOW ONLINE

Posted on March 23, 2011 | By Robert LaFrance | No Comments

The Slacker Factor Podcast, Episode 25: Happy Crow, Happy Crow Again

Episode 25: Tune in to hear concepts for the breakfast of champions, checklist ideas for an improved life, remembrances of a perceived past, and music of the actual past. Positivity,
psychology, and psychodelia infuse every corner of this conversational slackcast.

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Meandering Rant: “A Guide to Everyday Happiness” by Rob

The Slacker Factor Everyday Happiness Checklist
1000 Awesome Things
Fast Company Article, “The Corporate Pursuit of Happiness”
Jimmy Kimmel’s Handsome Men’s Club Video

Book Report: Déjà vu, as discussed with Patty

Music Segment: The Black Crowes, presented by Christian

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TSF24: Hot Glitter – NOW ONLINE

Posted on March 3, 2011 | By Robert LaFrance | No Comments

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The Slacker Factor Podcast, Episode 24: Hot Glitter

Episode 24: Get yourself all warm and toasty as we discuss things being overworked, over-outsourced, and over-the-top. Yes, this episode is warm, glittery, snack-worthy, flexible, networky, and filled with typical slactacular goodness, including a hot song from Glitter Mini 9. Rosebud, anyone?

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Meandering Rant: ““Corporate Warming” by Christian

Book Report: Cool Stuff we think is hot – Near Field Communications, Flexible Flyers, and Sriracha

Music Segment: Glitter Mini 9, presented by Patty

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TSF23: Soup It Up! – Now Online

Posted on February 12, 2011 | By Robert LaFrance | No Comments

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The Slacker Factor Podcast, Episode 23: Soup It Up!

Episode 23: Are we entitled to have services and products which are designed and delivered to meet our standards? When is the last time you sat down for a family meal? Do the blues musical stylings of Cher’s ex-husband still hold up today? What’s the deal with eyebrows, anyway? These oh-so-important life questions are explored and discussed for your entertainment pleasure on Episode 23 of The Slacker Factor. Stir it,slurp it, listen up and soup it.

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Meandering Rant: “I Want It My Way” by Patty Pino

Book Report: “Chicken Soup for the Generation X Soul” by Rob

Music Segment: The Blues of Gregg Allman, featuring “Checking Out My Baby”

Nonnie’s Chicken Soup Recipe (including the note from my Mom):

1 pkg of chicken legs, washed and wrapped in cheesecloth

3-4 stalks of celery, chopped

3-4 carrots, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

8 cups of water

6-8 cubes chicken bouillon

Salt and pepper to taste

2/3 cup acini pepe or rice

Bring all ingredients to a boil and simmer for 2 hours.

Remove chicken; separate from bone and return to pot.

Add pasta or rice and bring to second boil.

Turn off and cover.

In 15 minutes, pasta or rice should be cooked;

If not, slow simmer until done.

NOTE FROM MOM: I’ve used leftover chicken pieces, whole, boneless, skinless breasts, substituted canned broth for the bouillon, used more or less water, or pasta. It’s a rustic recipe, so just relax and go with your gut about what might work with what you have on hand. The important thing is the combination of vegetables and the time to simmer. Enjoy!!

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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.

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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:

Wine guy and more: Gary Vaynerchuk
Wine Rob wants you and The Peche to buy: Bodegas Ateca Garnacha de Fuego
As ranted, Seth Godin Free Stuff.
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.

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.

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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!

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