Oct
29
Episode 0016: Ramble Much?
Filed Under Memoranda
By releasing this episode of The Secret Lair less than a week after it was recorded, we recognize that we are setting what could reasonably be called an uncomfortable precedent. Indeed, we tend toward a more relaxed release schedule, owing to—among other things—the Procrastination Enhancement Field, a device that has an effective radius far greater than our initial calculations indicated. Unfortunately, the PEF was tested in early February and no one got around to verifying the results until just last week.
At any rate, there is an episode of the podcast enclosed in this blog entry. We are legally obligated to advise you that it is meant to be taken aurally.
In the Beginning, there was Listener Feedback
- Jack Jaffee (12 Volt Theater) asks how we sound so good. For obvious security reasons, we can’t answer that.
- Josh enjoys our long shows; they make his long, boring day go by more quickly.
- Matt wants to know what happened to the NanoMonkeys. Answer: We used them as test subjects in an experimented and they evolved into NanoHumans. Soon after, they invented rudimentary tools and proceeded to kill one another. However, we have recently learned that in an alternate universe, some NanoMonkey content will be released on Mur Lafferty’s I Should Be Writing feed throughout the month of November. If you happen to have the technology to receive podcasts trans-dimensionally, we strongly suggest you give that a try.
And We Did The Middle Bit, and it was…in the Middle
- November is How Not to Grow a Beard Month. If you’d like to test the limits of your facial hair, join the overlords and several of their potentially-hirsuite friends at the official HoNoToGroABeMo site.
- While we discuss writing and that other big, month-long challenge coming up in November, Chris takes a moment to channel Jeff Goldblum from an old iMac ad. You know the one.
- We reminisce a bit about the wisdom of Bill Cosby in matters paternal and biblical.
- Rae Lamond, who lives in another country entirely, will have an evil essay on an upcoming show. You’ve just read it on the Internet, so it must be true.
- We begin to praise the work of our Secretary of Artistic Propaganda, Natalie Metzger, and then things take a rather weird turn. We expect at least one restraining order will follow.
And Later There was A Break, and We Rested
- Rob Balder returns with a message about natural disasters, which is not a gimmick to get you to buy his CDs. But you should buy his CDs.
And Lo, we Returned, and then We Spake1 of Other Stuff
- Chris uses Twhirl and Adium, whatever those are. He’s on Facebook, FriendFeed, Twitter and a dozen other social networking sites.
- Kris is, too. And Plurk.
- Yes, we chopped a hunk out of the show here. You’re better off not hearing it. Really.
- Kris gets the name of the author wrong; it’s Michael Pollan, and the book is The Omnivore’s Dilemma.
- Kris got it wrong again. The International House of Johnson houses ten coffee cups in the Bonnie Brae pattern from Pfaltzgraff (discontinued) and at least a half dozen mugs.
- Kris rambles a bit about The Slanket.
- Chris is reading The Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher again. Kris is reading Gil’s All Fright Diner by A. Lee Martinez.
- Chris recommends familiarizing yourself with the command line. Nerd.
- Kris rambles a bit about Con on the Cob. For further details, feel free to examine these entries on his blog:
- Chris’ gaming group is the West Hills Pathfinders.
And There Was No More
- Our theme music is “Skullcrusher Mountain” by Jonathan Coulton.
- Those wishing to leave us feedback (at The Secret Lair. Dot com.) may do so in the blog comments or via our feedback form.
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I’m still listening, yet again. :-}
I’d point out a recent airing of a Sci-Fi Channel movie also named ‘Monster Ark’. (IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1101038/)
I only point this out to point this out, not in any sort of endorsement in any way whatsoever of a Sci-Fi Channel original. Kris’ story should be /much/ more interesting.
Rae: waiting for the essay!
Also: damn you for introducing me to Rob Balder. I’ve never heard Coulton himself actually be filked. It was awesome. *hums Muppet Laboratories*
@Cobalt — Actually, the Monster Ark I was referring to is the very SciFi movie to which you’ve linked; I’m writing a review of said movie, as SciFi Original Movies are one of my vices.
Yes. Yes they are. A vice.
HEY! I’m always listening.
I have to make sure I’m not getting slandered.
Just wanted to let you know I’m listening (and reading) and enjoying.
@Rachel — You needn’t worry about us slandering you. Libel, on the other hand, is a different game entirely.
@Jason — Your continued listenership is a testament to the success of our early experiments in the field of sub-aural suggestion.
Hey, you guys have my essay as well. You could run with that.
As the Whos say “We are here. We are here. We are here!” At a time when I listen to almost nothing, TSL still makes my prority list.
In fact, I try to emulate you guys whenever possible. I’m like Mr. McDowell from Coming to America, studying your Lair Operations Manual when no one is looking.