"Ask Me Another" talkback
So, what did everyone think of the first episode? I was able to attend a couple of the live shows (not this one, unfortunately), but I have to say this episode was just as enjoyable and funny as the shows I attended. It seems like everyone involved really enjoys working together.
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I really did enjoy it overall, though. Clever take on the typical pop-quiz - a thing to tune into, for certain
Sadly, I moved back to the midwest from MD before I could get to a taping, but I love the show so far. Can't wait for more.
Wait, should I be disappointed here and take my excitement over to the Paul and Storums?
Edit: And I see on the rss feed that David Rees is in episode 205, sharpening pencils. (It's a nerd! It's insane! It's Random Order Podcast Girl!) I wonder if he sings! Wait, no, he's a VIP, not a musical guest.
By the way, as funny as Paul and Storm are, the thing that made me laugh the most so far is the way the contestant sang 'Go, Passion of the Christ, Go!' It reminds me of Sense and Context, the last slide/song of the album My Dissertation by Science Groove.
I also liked that contestant on a much earlier episode who kept saying 'cheese'.
Edit: Just finished listening. They played two of their own songs (plus all the Randy Newmans.) That's more than JoCo gets to do! And only one cover IIRC. Modular pants.
There is going to be at least one other episode with P&S coming soon.
The week they had David Rees on, Ophira made some snide comment about how the whole pencil sharpening project is a joke and Rees totally shut her down. I was sad it did not make it into the podcast, though I understand why.
I hope they tape on the next cruise! That would be like Hey, Hey, I'm an Asshole, except it'd be based on an NPR quiz show I'd listened to before!
I listened to another episode yesterday, 203 I think, and it was like Thing A Week 52 all over again.
JoCo and Nellie McKay perform her song Bodega (iTunes link).
Update: Now on YouTube (audio only).
Another awesome episode! I kept hoping they would mention the JoCo statue, but they didn't. They should post a picture of it on the show website as a bonus.
[Edit 1: It's on the twitter feed.]
> my friend Julie is interviewing to be an AMA contestant RIGHT NOW! Apparently the audition process includes a quiz and then an interview if they like your quiz answers.
A couple of songs from last year's Holiday Spectacular episode were posted on YouTube (audio only) with links to download the MP3s.
Deck the Halls Web Extra MP3.
Auld Lang Syne Web Extra MP3.