Monday, April 20, 2009

Show #40: Play Ball!

Yes, yes...it has been a little while since our last podcast. That is what happens when Spring arrives and baseball and softball seasons begin. We have been quite busy having fun with our families, but we have returned to bring you Show #40. Are we over the hill or what? Check out the goodness in store for you...

Show Links

How many licks DOES it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?


TV
  • American Idol - Down to the top 7...Is Adam Lambert the front runner? Watch Adam perform here.
  • Jimmy Fallon took over Late Night duties from Conan O'Brien on March 2nd. Is anybody watching?
  • Better Off Ted - premiered on ABC on March 18th


Music

Currently the biggest rock band in the world, U2 released its first CD in 5 years on March 3rd. "No Line on the Horizon" is superb from beginning to end. If you aren't listening to this CD, it definitely should be on your play list. Check out U2's website for more information about the band and their 360 world tour.




Bonus video: Here is U2 performing "Magnificent" on Letterman...


Movies

In this show we discussed:

Bonus video: Check out this cool trailer for "Where the Wild Things Are"...


Best of the Web
Phil Keoghan, host of the reality TV show The Amazing Race, is bicycling across America to promote the upcoming finale of the show and, more importantly, raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. His ride began on March 28th in Los Angeles and is scheduled to finish on May 9th in New York City. Phil will be cycling over 3500 miles, averaging 100 miles per day. Visit the Phil Rides Across America website to see where Phil is on his journey and to see daily video blogs.


Pop Culture Confessional

This week's question is: What is the best concert you have ever attended?

Doug could not make a decision, but he liked concerts by David Crowder Band and Third Day.

Jamie's favorite was a Garth Brooks concert in 1998 in Las Vegas.

Jessie's favorite was the Dave Matthews Band.

Josh's favorite was U2 on the Popmart tour at the Kingdome.

Ralph said his favorite was either Air Supply in 1983 or Neil Diamond in 1980.

Brendan's favorite concert was at Biola's centennial celebration with Switchfoot, The Myriad and Tyrone Wells.

Arnell couldn't choose between The Smashing Pumpkins in the late '90's or a Tim McGraw concert at Coors Amphitheater in Chula Vista.

New question: What is your favorite "I ran into a celebrity" story?

Well, even if you've just been close to one, but didn't actually say "Hi", we still want to hear the story...so, call us and confess!

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