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Episode One Hundred Fifty Seven: "35 minutes a flight. I travel 270 days a year. That's 157 hours. That makes seven days. You're willing to throw away an entire week on that?" This week, with everything that has happened, we get started right away and focus on our first target this week: Rick Perry. Here are links to this week's stories: Rick Perry's prayer rally was as weird as you would imagine. Rick Perry held his prayer rally, but unfortunately, no one covered this school supply event not far from his rally. Rick Perry certainly doesn't believe in evolution. Don't have a good example? Make one up! Mitt Romney really didn't want the GOP nomination anyway. Verizon cuts employee benefits and CEO takes a huge bonus. Guess who's back and as idiotic as he's ever been? Louie Gohmert! A woman isn't allowed by management of a bridal shop to buy a wedding dress, because she's gay. And, the winner of this week's human garbage award goes to... A man and a woman wrote a book about raising polite children through beatings. One family killed their adopted 7 year old daughter following the book's instructions. IT"S A FOUR WAY TIE! Congratulations, you are all scum. Music this week is from: The Art of War - "Intro and Outro themes" Anti-Flag - "What You Don''t Know" Spandau Ballet - "True" Rob Zombie - "Dragula: Hot Rod Herman's Remix" Don't forget our "Abstinence only doesn't work" campaign. We here at the Are You Serious Podcast suggest that if you can't resist your urges, engage orally. We are looking for campaign slogans in the vein of "Wear a pearl necklace, not a maternity dress." Submit your slogans today! Contact us at 206-338-3094 or [email protected] on the boards at palavr.com on twitter @OTCChris and @frankhauser and check out our facebook group

Episode One Hundred Fifty Six: "Okay. Back home... I'm worth $156 million dollars." This week, we talk a little about "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," free of spoilers, and "Super 8" full of spoilers. Chris and Frank spontaneously lay out their presidential platform. Then we move on to our news stories for the week. Here are some links to this week's topics: Petition calls for Bert and Ernie to be married. Seriously. (Just released, the day after we recorded, Sesame Workshop responds the the petition. Basically says, "Shut the hell up." Only more polite) Woman eats her deceased husband's ashes to help her cope with his death. Why didn't President Obama's "Hip-Hop BBQ birthday party" create jobs? Wait... what? 36 million pounds of salmonella tainted turkey went out the door and killed people. Looks like a hovering bunny is going to drop an egg on Jesus' head. Comcast offers $10 internet for low income families. Did you know, President Obama secretly supports the London riots. Background on the London riots. People are displeased with the GOP because they are displeased with President Obama. Wait... WHAT?! Keith Olbermann on Michelle Bachmann's Newsweek cover photo. Bank of America needs to, by law, maintain all of it's seized, vacant, foreclosed properties in one state. Here's some stories that we mentioned but couldn't get to: Rick Santorum says lower your cell phone bill if you can't afford health care. John Boehner claims that the credit downgrade wouldn't have happened if the GOP had been allowed to cut Medicare. Eric Cantor opposes extending unemployment benefits. Seriously, this again? Red States use the most Federal dollars. Are you surprised? Nope, me either. Music this week is from: The Art of War - "Opening and closing themes" They Might BE Giants - "Ana Ng" The Ghastly Ones - "Ghastly Stomp" The Nebulas - "It's GO! Time" Don't forget our "Abstinence only doesn't work" campaign. We here at the Are You Serious Podcast suggest that if you can't resist your urges, engage orally. We are looking for campaign slogans in the vein of "Wear a pearl necklace, not a maternity dress." Submit your slogans today! Contact us at 206-338-3094 or [email protected] on the boards at palavr.com on twitter @OTCChris and @frankhauser and check out our facebook group

Episode One Hundred Fifty Five: "Quit butting in please. Your IQ is a mere 155 while mine is a muscular 170." This week, we start the show talking about Harry Potter and Green Lantern. This leads nicely into our first story, Glenn Beck is OUTRAGAGED with the new mixed-race Spider-Man! OUTRAGED! Now, never mind that it in the Ultimate series and Peter Parker is still around in other books. Also, never mind that in 1992, there was a series called Spider-Man 2099 that featured a future web slinger by the name of Miguel O'Hara. This is apparently Michelle Obama's fault. Also, Glenn asserts that the new Spidey is probably gay too. How that matters, I have no idea, but consider the source. Links for other stories covered are below. There is ANOTHER Snow White movie in the works. Pat Buchanan calls President Obama "Your boy" while speaking to Al Sharpton. Michelle Bachmann and the crazy "Marriage vow" she signed. A carjacker tries to steal a police car and uses "The Dark Knight Rises" as an excuse. Morrissey, the tactful compassionate person we know him as, compares the Norway massacre to the slaughter of animals for fast food. Stay classy, douche. Ann Coulter, the tactful compassionate intelligent person we know her as, want gays to hide in the closet, forever. Stay classy, douche. Here are some awesome reviews for the King James version of the Bible on Amazon. Frank's favorite story of the week, owner of killer bear chokes to death on sex toy. Want to text in a theater, make sure you freak out appropriately when asked to stop. Then, after you press charges on the woman that tapped you on the shoulder, make sure you give a crazy threat filled interview. And, our top story: Rep Steve King calls covering birth control pills "Orwellian." Fox News compares covering birth control pills and abuse counseling to covering manicures. Our "Are You Still There?" audio clip can be found here. Music the week is from: The Art of War - intro and outro themes The Bloodhound Gang - "Pennsylvania" Danzig - "Her Black Wings" Anthrax - "Got the Time" Don't forget our "Abstinence only doesn't work" campaign. We here at the Are You Serious Podcast suggest that if you can't resist your urges, engage orally. We are looking for campaign slogans in the vein of "Wear a pearl necklace, not a maternity dress." Submit your slogans today! Contact us at 206-338-3094 or [email protected] on the boards at palavr.com on twitter @OTCChris and @frankhauser and check out our facebook group

Episode One Hundred Fifty Four: "People are going to say all kinds of things about this election, that is was down to 154 votes, that Bush's brother was governor, that the US Supreme Court gave it to us." This week, we start out talking about Amy Winehouse, then get serious and talk about Norway. History of the Norway attack. Bill O'Reilly tries to claim that the Norway terrorist wasn't Christian, even though he was. Haboob is not an offensive word to people in Arizona for the reason you think. Other Arabic words that ignorant idiots shouldn't use if haboob makes them mad. Harman Cain thinks it's constitutionally o.k. to ban Mosques. Wisconsin is checking bank activity when you get a free state voter I.D. Smoking, guns, trailer parks, idiots and children. What could go wrong? High school dropouts are having a hard time finding work. Music this week is from: The Art of War - Intro and outro themes Queen - "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" Polaris - "Man or Astro-man?" Talking Heads - "Psycho Killer" Mr. Bungle - "Squeeze Me Macaroni" Don't forget our "Abstinence only doesn't work" campaign. We here at the Are You Serious Podcast suggest that if you can't resist your urges, engage orally. We are looking for campaign slogans in the vein of "Wear a pearl necklace, not a maternity dress." Submit your slogans today! Contact us at 206-338-3094 or [email protected] on the boards at palavr.com on twitter @OTCChris and @frankhauser and check out our facebook group

Episode One Hundred Fifty Three: "153 plus King Tut." This week, we discuss quite a few topics, including, and often referring back to Mac OS Lion. Below links to stories covered. Al Franken destroys a Focus on the Family witness. Apparently, you can't hold hands at a museum. I think Michele Bachmann is a child of the corn. Another New York city clerk refuses to perform same sex marriages. Fox news is dutifully ignoring the Murdoch phone scandal. India's health minister clarifies his "Homosexuality is a disease" comments. Not very well, though. You can have a party over my dead body. Wait! Not literally! The Sarah Palin bio pic "Undefeated" is also unwatchable. Music this week is from: The Art of War - "Are You Serious Intro and Outro Themes" Amon Amarth - "The Pursuit of Vikings" Anti-Flag - "Die For the Government" Murray Gold - Doctor Who theme 2005 - 2007" Don't forget our "Abstinence only doesn't work" campaign. We at the Are You Serious Podcast suggest that if you can't resist your urges, engage orally. We are looking for campaign slogans in the vein of "Wear a pearl necklace, not a maternity dress." Submit your slogans today! Contact us at 206-338-3094 or [email protected] on the boards at palavr.com on twitter @OTCChris and @frankhauser and check out our facebook group

Episode One Hundred Fifty Two: "You're only 152 years old. And I won't have you cut down in the prime of your life." This week, we talk a little bit about the debt ceiling talks, and how Rupert Murdoch's empire is starting to crumble. Then we get into the meat of the show. Here are links to the stuff we covered: Governor Rick Perry's prayer rally may be unconstitutional. Austrian Atheist/Pastafarian wins the right to wear "religious" headgear in official photo. Wisconsin may allow an online gun safety course to suffice for training before you can conceal carry. Slave Leia PSA (video) Do you have a fat kid? How about social services takes them away? Phone hacking may reach into the USA. The honey badger - he doesn't care (video) What can a PC user do that a Mac user can't? Touch Derek Jeter's balls, get taxed for $14,000... maybe make a fortune. Music this week is from: Art of War - "Intro and Outro themes" Kenny Loggins - "Highway to the Danger Zone" L7 - "Shove" Jesus Jones - "Right Here, Right Now" Don't forget our "Abstinence only doesn't work" campaign. We at the Are You Serious Podcast suggest that if you can't resist your urges, engage orally. We are looking for campaign slogans in the vein of "Wear a pearl necklace, not a maternity dress." Submit your slogans today! Contact us at 206-338-3094 or [email protected] on the boards at palavr.com on twitter @OTCChris and @frankhauser and check out our facebook group

Episode One Hundred Fifty One: "Oh! She just added a name. Now it's one thousand one hundred and fifty one." This week, per special request, we talk about the terrible things the Kansas government is trying to do to the three remaining clinics that perform abortions. This will be a story that we will surely revisit. We also discuss Casey Anthony a tiny bit (as much as she deserves) and then we keep moving from one story to another. Check out the links below. Kansas abortion clinic denied license. New Kansas law threatens abortion rights. Another article about the Kansas laws for abortion clinics. Kansas abortion rules tested in Federal court. Federal Judge block Kansas abortion rules. Temporary block placed on Kansas abortion rules. Do you believe in the tooth fairy? You may have false memories. The Mayor of Alto Texas says to buy a gun because they just laid off all the cops. (video) Do you know the age of consent in Vatican City? Are you sure you want to know? (video) The Catholic League responds to New York's acceptance of gay marriage. An moronic inmate in a Michigan prison claims he has a Constitutional right to pornography. Another sign that Rand Paul doesn't get it. Hungry seniors should turn to charity. Orrin Hatch is a moron. He claims the poor should do more to shrink the debt, not the rich. Zach Kopplin demolishes Michelle Bachmann's statements about evolution. Check out our new app in iTunes Also in the android marketplace Music this week is from: The Art of War - "Opening theme" Living Colour - "Cult of Personality" Huey Lewis and the News - "The Power of Love" The Horrorpops - "Undefeated" The Art of War - "Are You Serious?" Contact us at 206-338-3094 or [email protected] on the boards at palavr.com on twitter @OTCChris and @frankhauser and check out our facebook group

Episode One Hundred Fifty: "It can do a 150 pelvic thrusts a second." This week, we have a revamped show. Last week was a turning point and we re-assessed our content and how we delivered it to you. We have decided to streamline the show and move the entertainment talk and limit it so we can focus on specific things instead of glossing over too many shows too fast. Here are link to this week's news stories: Rick Santorum thinks liberals want to undermine faith with gay marriage. Fox News doesn't report on historic New York gay marriage vote. Michelle Bachmann's husband calls homosexuals, "Barbarians" and says more dumb things. Tires of Chicago gay pride parade floats slashed. Why isn't this a hate crime again? David Frum says he was wrong about gay marriage. Then he attacks Latinos. What? Why was this guy allowed to fly dressed like this? COnsidering last week's story about the droopy drawers of an African American football player. Or like this? Or like this? Seriously? Sorry, ma'am, that's policy. Take off your adult diaper. Guess what still doesn't work? Abstinence only sex education. Governor Rick Perry thinks it's God's plan to return the U.S.A. to Biblical principals. Prince says he won't release any more music until internet piracy is taken care of. Thanks for playing, you had a good run. In a follow up, we have another question for the Miss America delegates: Should math be taught in school? In Ireland, a reality T.V. star used taxpayer money to vote for himself... and he won! We end with a little talk about the True Blood season opener and some great feedback. Music this week is from: Art of war - Opening and closing themes Rammstein - "Asche Zu Asche" Siouxsie and the Banshees - "Turn to Stone" Loreena McKennitt- "The Mummer's Dance" Check the iTunes store and Android marketplace for the Are You Serious? app. Contact us at 206-338-3094 on the boards at palavr.com on twitter @OTCChris and @frankhauser and check out our facebook group

Episode One Hundred Forty Nine: "Aren't we told in Psalm 149 "Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song. Let them praise His name in the dance"?" First, a word of warning, Frank was awake for almost 48 hours before we recorded this show, so he is not at the top of his game. Being the trooper that he is, he really tried to make the show as good as usual. He did a great job, but, as you'll hear as time goes on, he starts to fade. We discuss a few things, nonsense and movies and the like, then we movie onto some audio clips. Miss America candidates answer if they think that evolution should be taught in school, is women's tennis suffering from the grunting, and other weird stuff. Frank picks out an article from the many I have bookmarked and we talk about what is and isn't in the Bible. At this point, Frank is ready to pass out, so we move on to feedback and call it a show. Here are some links to this week's stories: Sarah Palin quits her bus tour halfway through Texas Governor prepares "The Response." Giant outdoor air conditioners are a "good idea." Was Bristol Palin a victim of date rape, or is it image scrubbing? Herman Cain says... something, I think. Miss America contestants answer a question and we faceplam. Links from our great ongoing illegal immigration discussion: Deportation has increased in the Obama administration, with deportation of criminals increasing by 70%! 80% of farm workers in California are illegal immigrants. Associated Press article from 2008 estimated that illegal immigrant tax-payers contributed $428 billion dollars to U.S. GDP in 2006. Thanks to James from "The Art of War" for the new theme music, it will be evolving over the next several shows, as I try out new audio with it. Music this week is from: Weird Al Yankovic - "TMZ" Gang Green - "Sold Out" Sweet - "Ballroom Blitz" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Contact us at 206-338-3094 on the boards at palavr.com on twitter @OTCChris and @frankhauser and check out our facebook group

Episode One Hundred Forty Eight: "You are in violation of Section 148 of the Penal Code: Evading arrest." This week, we recorded late after many attempts to do the show earlier. It ended up that Frank was too busy editing the video he has been talking about, so we did this show with a special guest host. We start off by reviewing Kung Fu Panda 2, X-Men: First Class and the theatrical presentation of Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. From there, we move on to some crazy news stories, including the FACT that becoming a Born Again Christian changes your DNA. For realisies. Links to some of this week's stories: DNA and religion - it changes it! Saying "Twitter" and "Facebook" is not allowed on French T.V. Mayor says, "Hey! Let's buy some land with taxpayer money and just give it to a Catholic School." Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann on Good Morning America. Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann lives in her own reality where women kidnap her in bathrooms. Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann has said some crazy things, here's ten of them. Divorced in Massachusetts? You may need a Judge's approval to have sex. Music this week is from: Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V.7" Bikini Kill - "Rebel Girl" Powerman 5000 - "Action" Social Distortion - "King of Fools" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" (I know these are the same songs from last week. I recycled due to time constraints!) Contact the show and let us know what you think! 1-206-338-3094 or you can write [email protected]

Episode One Hundred Forty Seven: "We'll continue this audit in my hotel room, Ritz-Carlton room 147. Meet me there tonight. And PS: I play rough." It's that time of year again; the Apple keynote was a few days ago, and Frank is all excited about what's coming in the next few months. Chris is... not as impressed. Regardless, neither host had time to watch anything worth talking about this week, and Frank is really excited to discuss it. Next, we have two segments of news stories that range from crazy to sad and pathetic all the way back to crazy again. Here are links to most of the stories we covered: A dozen of Newt Gingrich's staff walks out on him. Why Gingrich's staff left. Disney pays a fortune for "The Next Star Wars." NBC tried to scuttle the Dungeons and Dragons episode of "Community." Should Anthony Weiner quit? MA State Rep. Ryan Fattman has some strong opinions of illegal immigrants. Anderson Cooper shows us a crazy person. Magneto was "Born This Way." (video) Frank (sort of) defends Sarah Palin. (video) When Satanists describe themselves, they sound like atheists. Another Pastor arrested for sexual molestation. Rep. Giffords may not return to Congress. Bank of America branch gets foreclosed on. Plus, we have some great feedback. Music this week is from: Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V.7" Bikini Kill - "Rebel Girl" Powerman 5000 - "Action" Social Distortion - "King of Fools" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Contact the show and let us know what you think! 1-206-338-3094 or you can write [email protected]

Episode One Hundred Forty Six: "That's the 146 thousandth unsuccessful human hunt in a row. But I have a good feeling about tomorrow." This week, we play catch up on a whole lot of listener submitted stories, some more season end wrap up talk, what exactly was wrong with Gulliver's Travels and Reverend Scott stops by the studio to interview us. Links to some of this week's stories: Some Massachusetts Seniors are suspended for apparently being awesome. Hooray! The Klan has arrived. Wait... what?! Get ready London, here comes Noah's Ark. Science can cure cancer, but nobody cares. New blood test will tell you how long you have to live. Japan's pensioners want to help at Fukushima Can you believe we need a law to prevent the faith healing defense? Just need to make sure you're a virgin before we abuse you ma'am. 25 years ago, the government was SO prudish! Pope's adviser arrested on pedophilia and drug charges. Is it still bad if the Chinese are forcing the Chinese to mine gold? Music this week is from the Saturday Morning Cartoon Album, as well as Concrete Blonde 9Everybody Knows) and Chris Bricklemyer (AYS Theme v.6) Contact us at 206-338-3094 or write [email protected]

Episode One Hundred Forty Five: "The Chinese camps, we'll never know, but say 20 million. So 130, 145 million dead. Not all that impressive." This week, we talk about the car accident Chris had on the highway two days prior to recording. Then we move into the regular stuff, like season finale episodes and some movie talk. After that, we discuss what Harold Camping is doing now, why he should be prosecuted and whether or not he and his followers should be considered terrorists. Then we discuss the child whose parents have chosen to remain genderless, Obama following tradition and downing a pint of Guinness. We touch on Limbaugh's ratings and finish out with Chris complimenting a Republican. Seriously. And, it has nothing to do with the blow to the head from the car accident. Here are some link to the stories discussed. Sean Duffy will Eliminate Social Security and Medicare Obama Downs Pint Of Guinness Joe Walsh says Scott Brown Should Be "Ashamed of Himself" Harold Camping's Followers are "Flabbergasted" the World Did Not End Rush Limbaugh's Rating Drop Harold Camping Quick Interview Parents Keep Child's Gender Under Wraps Just when we are all set to go to listener feedback, Chris remembers a story from his local news that he just has to talk about. 57 Minutes: Woman Claims to Have Been to Heaven and Back Be sure to listen to feedback, we have more awesomeness on the line. Although, if I didn't know better, I could swear that Reverend Scott didn't like us very much. Take a listen and you be the judge. Music this week is from: Chris Brickelmyer - "Are You Serious Theme V.6" Duran Duran - "Ordinary World" Guns 'N' Roses - "Bad Obsession" Living Colour - "Which Way to America" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Send story ideas and feedback to [email protected] or call 206-338-3094

Episode One Hundred Forty Four: "Now unless you can round up 144 people with neither head nor neck to speak on behalf of your T-shirts, we are prepared to take action." This week, we have a shorter show for you, because we have to get everything in line for the rapture on Saturday. So, with that in mind, we cover a bunch of entertainment this week, from the Star Wars paintball episode of Community to Thor. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we missed a bunch of topics that we would have normall discussed, like Arnold's family revalation, the erasing of Hillary Clinton in a certain newspaper, the 10 year old that shot his neo-Nazi father dead while he slept. You know, the funny stuff. We still hit a bunch of news stories that we hope you will find entertaining. Then it's followed up with some great feedback and a segment from Reverend Scott that is sure to go down in history. Links to this week's stories: http://www.theyareweird.com/2011/01/pale-kid-raps-fast.html http://www.hulu.com/watch/242075/talking-points-oreilly-vs-stewart-common-controversy http://www.mathimortician.com/2011/05/pastor-nathan-scott-kesler-arrested.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mathimortician+%28MATHIMORTICIAN%29 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXpOA3jPC04&feature=share http://www.politicususa.com/en/bill-maher-crackers-obama Music this week is from: Chris Bricklemyer - "AYS Theme V.6" Def Leppard - "Rock Rock (Till You Drop)" Oingo Boingo - "The Killing Moon" AC/DC - "Who Made Who" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Stay tuned after the closing for a special compilation of (already) failed 2012 Presidential hopefuls. Contact us at [email protected] or 206-338-3094

Episode One Hundred Forty Three: "Instead we'll go right to the source. Allow me to introduce mutant 143." In this episode, Chris is still recovering from whatever alien sickness he had (sorry about the coughing.) We discuss some of the recent episodes of T.V, like Community, 30 Rock and Glee (grudgingly.) A few movies, like Trollhunter are discussed and other random entertainment tidbits. Then we move on to some news stories and in a quick segment, Chris talk about some of the things you don't hear about when you get tattooed. Here are some links to a few of the stories we covered this week. Devout Muslim stalks his step-daughter over four states 'before killing her for being too Western' | Mail Online Art teacher arrested for punching student Dustin Walls: Teen Ordered to Pay Walmart $1 Million; But Will Bentonville Even Notice? - St. Louis News - Daily RFT Are Bullying Plans Enough to Protect Students? Omar Bin Laden, Osama Bin Laden Son: Sea Burial Demeaning, Killing 'Criminal': Report Osama bin Laden mission agreed in secret 10 years ago by US and Pakistan | World news | The Guardian The Maddow Blog - Surprise attack in the arts & culture war in Kansas Music this week is from: Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V.3" The Ghastly Ones - "Target: Draculon" SR-71 - "Whip It" Ministry - "Jesus Built My Hotrod" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Lonely Island (featuring Michael Bolton) - "Jack Sparrow" Contact us at [email protected] or call 206-338-3094

Episode One Hundred Forty Two: "In all, 142 Saudis, including 24 members of the bin Laden family, were allowed to leave the country." This week, we talk about Steve Carell leaving The Office, and how it was handled. We discuss a few other episodes of shows like Community and Parks and Recreation. Chris has some trouble explaining whether or not he liked "Super." From there, we discuss the big news of the week. Osama bin Laden's death. We talk about Seal Team 6, the compound and if it's all right to be happy about the death of another human being. We end the show with a few crazy news stories and listener feedback. Music this week is from: Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V.3" Faith No More - "Surprise! You're Dead!" Scum of the Earth - "Get Your Dead On" Stone Temple Pilots - "Dead and Bloated" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Call or write us at: [email protected] 206-338-3094

Episode One Hundred Forty One: "We knew that that ship, the Challenge 141, had reached its destination." This week, we have some conversation about raising pre-teen girls, and how frustrating it can be. We talk about the Office, 30 Rock and lament again about how good a show Glee could be if it just figured out which direction it wanted to go in. From there, we have the usual dumb news stories, some Tea-Party members that don't get it and some other great listener submitted stories. Music this week is from: Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V4" Adam Ant - "Desperate, But Not Serious" Freezepop - "Brainpower" Cyndi Lauper - "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" Call us at 206-338-3094 or write [email protected]

Episode One Hundred Forty: "Blood pressure's gonna loosen her teeth and her pulse is pushing 140." This week, we talk about the introduction of Will Ferrell on The Office, 30 Rock, Community, and all the usual suspects that we regularly watch. Oddly, there is also a bit of talk about how the female characters in Disney movies have evolved over the years from Snow White to Rapunzel in Tangled. We then move on to the news stories from this week. From a reasonably sane teacher that cancelled a class, to the rantings of a possible presidential candidate, who's celebrity endorsement starts this week's show. We hit on a few more things, but what's life without surprises? Music this week is from: Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V.2" Siouxsie and the Banshees - "Ornaments of Gold" Bad Religion - "Sorrow" Social Distortion - "She's a Knockout" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Call us at 206-338-3094 or write [email protected]

Bill, Melissa, all of us in the Are You Serious Universe and Outside The Cinema Nation (as well as many other podcasts) wish to extend our most heartfelt congratulations on the birth of Travis William. We put together a little something for the three of you, hope you enjoy it.

Episode One Hundred Thirty Nine: "Psalms 139, Old Testament. The way you spout these spontaneous exotic references, I'd say your own external memory's pretty twisted." This week, we talk about a whole host of stories, from what constitutes censorship, to Bill Cosby speaking his mind, to a sex doll lawsuit and finally to another scandal with a Church leader. As usual, we have the de rigueur non sequiturs and bull. So, sit back and enjoy the ride. Music this week is from: Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V.3" GLaDOS - "Still Alive" Faith No More - "Spanish Eyes" Lou Gramm - "Lost in the Shadows" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Call us at 206-338-3094 or write [email protected]

Episode One Hundred Thirty Eight: "That means you'll not get another penny until the whole $138 is paid up." This week, we talk a bit about Black Swan and the dancing non-troversary, Chris teases a huge Big Bang Theory plot point from last night's show. We talk about how when the director of a movie slams a similar ype of movie currently in release, it's really petty and unprofessional. The looming U.S. government shutdown is discussed, Michael Savages firing, Glenn Becks imminent departure and a host of other topics are discussed. We top the show off with more campaign rhetoric from Rev. Scott, but not before the most well tought out rebuttal we have ever had on out show. The research links can be found below: Citations (links to skeptical science include detailed references) Reliability of surface temperature: http://www.skepticalscience.com/surface-temperature-measurements-intermediate.htm Global warming still happening: http://www.skepticalscience.com/global-warming-stopped-in-1998-intermediate.htm Why a few degrees mater: http://www.skepticalscience.com/few-degrees-global-warming.htm Mid Century Cooling: http://www.skepticalscience.com/global-cooling-mid-20th-century-intermediate.htm 70's Ice Age: http://www.skepticalscience.com/ice-age-predictions-in-1970s-intermediate.htm Ice and Greenland: http://www.skepticalscience.com/greenland-cooling-gaining-ice.htm Ice and Antarctica: http://www.skepticalscience.com/melting-ice-global-warming.htm http://www.skepticalscience.com/increasing-Antarctic-Southern-sea-ice.htm Arctic vs Antarctic sea ice: http://www.skepticalscience.com/arctic-antarctic-sea-ice.htm Sea Level: http://www.skepticalscience.com/Scientists-retracted-claim-rising-sea-levels.htm Data: http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/bams-state-of-the-climate/2009-time-series/sealevel CO2 as lagging indicator of warming: http://www.skepticalscience.com/co2-lags-temperature-intermediate.htm Water vapor as greenhouse gas: http://www.skepticalscience.com/water-vapor-greenhouse-gas-intermediate.htm Music this week is from: Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V2" Tomahawk - "Crow Dance" ReVamp - "Millennium" The Magnificent Bastards - "Mockingbird Girl" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Call us at 206-338-3094 or write [email protected]

This week, we have a retraction. (Some U.S. history was discussed last week and it was incorrect.) We talk about what little new T.V. there was and we have a discussion about the reception that "Sucker Punch" has received. Since we switched hosting services to podbean, we talk a little about what that means for you, our listeners as well as the show. Chris talks about the absurdity of believing in just one supernatural being, but not others and Frank takes the opposite side. Some confusing stories from the Bible are discussed, like if God created the universe and all of reality just by saying so, why does he need mud or a rib to make people? The comfort and relative safety that religion brings versus truly living your life and experiencing everything you can is also touched on. We have some listener submitted stories that are always good for a laugh (or a head shake) and we stall long enough to get some "propaganda" feedback from Reverend Scott.In rebuttal to last week's campaign message from Scott, we have a very special rebuttal from some up and coming political commentators. Music this week is from Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V2" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" "White Rabbit," "I Want It All - We Will Rock You," and "Seek and Destroy" - From the "Sucker Punch soundtrack Call us at 206-338-3094 or write [email protected]

This week, we had to, due to necessity, split the show into two parts. This OF COURSE gave us the option to talk even longer than usual. After the second break, we switch out co-hosts! Anything to keep you guys on your toes! Also, the audio quality was sacrificed a tiny bit so you wouldn't have such a huge file to download. We start off talking about the movie "Mystery Team," starring Donald Glover and a who's who of sit-com cameos. From there we go on to talk about a bunch of the regular entertainment topics that we normally do. After that, we start in on some listener submitted stories. As always, it's infuriating and sad, with a little bit of funny. Sadly, not as much sandwich related violence this week. After the break we come back and go over some more news stories, most notably, how Michelle Bachmann thinks that everyone should home school their kids. Dumb, or just totally out of touch? We explore all angles. There is a lot more as well as listener feedback. I decided to wait on playing one audio clip that was sent to us. We didn't get to it in the first half and I really want Frank's reaction to it. Music this week is from: Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V.2" Def Leppard and Taylor Swift - "Photograph" The Art of Noise - "Dragnet '88" R.E.M. - "Finest Worksong" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" An Emotional Fish - "Celebrate" Call us at 206-338-3094 or write [email protected]

This week, we talk a bit about what a girl who may (or may not) be a brilliant satirist has to say about God and the disaster in Japan. Then we hear from what an absolute moronic sack of meat (Glenn Beck) has to say about it. To balance him out, we give you 7 different way that you can help the massive relief effort. We also talk about Casey, the absolute bad ass kid that stood up to his bully and power slammed him into the ground so hard, the piece of crap bully could not walk straight. We have a few listener submitted stories, oddly enough, two focus on food and violence. We list off ten ways you might know if you are a tea-bagger and we cover a number of other topics, including why Battle: Los Angeles may or may not have the substance to go the distance. And, how can we forget what Michelle Bachmann said about where the Revolutionary War started. Specifically, "The Shot Heard 'Round the World." You won't believe your ears. I certainly didn't. Music this week is from: Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V.2" David Lee Roth - "California Girls" Loss Straitjackets - "Cavalcade" Johnny Cash - "When the Man Comes Around" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Call us at 206-338-3094 or write [email protected]

This week, since there were really no new shows that we watch, we talk a bit about "Rango" and "Rubber." After that, we discuss topics ranging from Wisconsin to Rush Limbaugh to the father that has vowed to kill his son's cannibal murderer. Things take a weird turn, as usual when we read some of the more idiotic rantings from the hate mail pages of dailykos.com. After all that, we talk about how to keep and foster children's sense of innocence and magic. Then we end with some more news about Reverend Scott's campaign. Music this week is from" Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V.2" Ministry - "Stigmata (remix)" The Cramps - "Surfin' Bird" Sisters of Mercy - "More" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Call us at 206-338-3094 or write [email protected]

What is happening in Wisconsin? How does it affect you? Will it affect you? Is education important to Republicans? I let Jon Stewart and Rachel Maddow explain just a few of the problems that Wisconsin's Governor Walker is facing while trying to take union rights away.

Hello everybody, this week, we talk about the Oscar winners for a while as well as Entertainment Weekly's "How to fix the movies" article. We talk about some shows we've recently seen as well as some movies. We have some listener submitted articles, and we take a shot at listener feedback. everything is pretty much standard until we get to Reverend Scott's newest campaign tactics. Music this week is from: Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V.1" The Horrorpops - "Private Hall of Shame" Freddie Cannon - "Everybody Monkey" Siouxsie and the Banshees - "This Wheel's on Fire" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Call us at 206-338-3094 or write [email protected]

This week, we talk about a bunch of movies that Frank watched. Films like The Godfather 2, and a bunch of other stuff that was mostly crap. We spend a bit of time with television and take some more pot shots at Glee while discussing the regular shows we always talk about. We take some time to talk about some news stories, while avoiding Egypt, Wisconsin and Libya, because neither of us know enough to talk about it yet. We have some listener submitted stories, feedback and I just realized now, one voice mail that we forgot to play. Reverend Scott amps up his slanderous campaign against the hosts and we have some things to say in our defense. Music this week is from Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V.1" The Dead Milkmen - "Rocketship" and "If You Love Somebody, Set Them On Fire" Fishbone - "Sunless Saturday" and "Everyday Sunshine" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Call us at 206-338-3094 or write [email protected]