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.
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.
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?
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
- Book: Wild Fermentation by Sandor Katz and Sally Fallon
- Bulletproof Diet
- Bulletproof Executive
- GT’s Kombucha
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.
Meandering Rant: “A Modern Man” by George Carlin
Book Report: Dubstep 101, a guide to a new dance music genre, by Rob
Music Segment: Brett Dennen “Song for Leaving”
Links to Sculpturs and Sculptures that inspire Patty:
- Jaume Plensa
- Jaume Plensa’s Echo at Madison Square Park in New York City
- Constantin Brâncusi
- Winged Victory at the Louvre (The Nike of Samothrace)
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TSF32: Music of the Apocalypse – NOW ONLINE!
Posted on October 5, 2011 | By Robert LaFrance | No Comments
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The Slacker Factor Podcast, Episode 32: Music of the Apocalypse
The Slacker stiffs slip into the abyss with music from the apocalypse. We explore our musical mortality with two favorites from
each of the Slackers. Fin.
Apocalyptic Musical Selections:
- “The Apocalypse Song” by St. Vincent
- “The Man Comes Around” by Johnny Cash
- “Leave Them All Behind” by Ride
- “Miami 2017″ by Billy Joel
- “Hallelujah” Live at Sin-E by Jeff Buckley
- “The End” by The Doors
TSF31: Amid Hungry Amish – NOW ONLINE!
Posted on August 23, 2011 | By Robert LaFrance | No Comments
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The Slacker Factor Podcast, Episode 31: Amid Hungry Amish
Episode 31: Harmonious yet eclectic is probably the best way to describe the conversations and consternations of this podcast. Your favorite Slackers move from the intensity of dealing with food allergies to the conservatism of protestant religious communities to the 80s Bauhaus throwback music of Slove. Always something to learn, always something to share; thanks for always listening.
Meandering Rant: “I Fight with Food” by Patty
Book Report: Amish 101, a conversation lead by Christian
Music Segment: Slove “Do We Need?”
