TSF36: Persona Lackadaisica – NOW ONLINE!

Posted on January 24, 2012 | By Robert LaFrance | No Comments

The Slacker Factor Podcast, Episode 36: Persona Lackadaisica

Episode 36: Our fabulousness and flaws, as people, are on display. Hear from Patty about how every day can be equally frustrating and entertaining, learn from Rob about understanding your personality type, and listen to Christian’s last-minute song selection from Goapele.

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Meandering Rant: “Agh!” by Patty

Book Report: Personality Types, as presented by Rob

Music Segment: Goapele “Break of Dawn”, brought to you bu Christian

Want to know your Meyers Briggs personality type? Learn more here.

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Portlandia… Slacker TV? Season Two – now streaming on Hulu!

Posted on January 5, 2012 | By Christian | 1 Comment

There is a new preview episode of Portlandia Season Two that is now streaming on Hulu - check it out!

Portlandia is a television series that debuted on the Independent Film Channel (IFC) on January 21, 2011. The show, produced by Andrew Singer and Jonathan Krisel, is set and filmed both in and near Portland, Oregon and features Saturday Night Live cast member Fred Armisen as well as Carrie Brownstein, a member of the now-defunct band Sleater-Kinney and current lead guitarist/singer for Wild Flag.

The name Portlandia refers to the sculpture of the same name above the entrance of the Portland Building on Fifth Avenue in downtown Portland. The statue also appears in the opening montage title sequence.

TSF35: Same Difference – NOW ONLINE!

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

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The Slacker Factor Podcast, Episode 35: Same Difference

Episode 35: Jack Johnson uses some percentage of French fry grease to fuel his tour buses, walking in San Diego can spark musical creativity, and living in New Jersey doesn’t guarantee an orange tan-glow. All will make sense when you listen to the conversational lessons of St. Marquis, your favorite Slackers, and the beautiful vocals of Anya Marina.

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Meandering Rant: “Weather Report” by special guest St. Marquis

Book Report: Grease Cars, information by Christian

Music Segment: Anya Marina, brought to you by Patty, featuring the song “All the Same to Me” from Slow & Steady Seduction: Phase II http://www.anyamarina.com/

Check out more from St. Marquis, writing as Brett Bickley for the Parsippany Patch.

http://parsippany.patch.com/users/brett-bickley/blog_posts

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TSF34: Sans Resistance – NOW ONLINE!

Posted on November 30, 2011 | By Robert LaFrance | No Comments

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The Slacker Factor Podcast, Episode 34: Sans Resistance

Episode 34: Well-adjusted children, and Perry Ferrell music, and cultured foods get all talked-up in this podcast; plus, we got Bryan Davis. How can you possibly resist?

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Listen to my song, please:
Mediate featuring Tricky (Robert LaFrance Remix) – INXS

Meandering Rant: “How to Raise Well Adjusted, Semi-Sane, Hopefully Successful Children” by Robert LaFrance

Book Report: Special Guest Bryan Davis from AskBryan.com

Music Segment: Jane’s Addiction “Irresistible Force”

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TSF33: The Lord of the Dub – NOW ONLINE!

Posted on November 14, 2011 | By Robert LaFrance | No Comments

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The Slacker Factor Podcast, Episode 33: The Lord of the Dub

Episode 33: Love George Carlin? Inspired by art? Heard the music of Brett Dennen? Know anything about Dubstep? (If you’re into reggae, you should.) Katy Perry lyrics invading your life? Listen and experience these and more, with fellow slackers Christian, Rob, and Patty.

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Meandering Rant: “A Modern Man” by George Carlin

Book Report: Dubstep 101, a guide to a new dance music genre, by Rob