TRON : Legacy plus Glitch Mob equals Movie Boner

This is the coolest of all the TRON : Legacy trailers I've seen and its not even sanctioned by Disney. It's a project between Khameleon808, who did the video editing and the Glitch Mob, whose song "Animus Vox" is featured from their 2010 LP, "Drink the Sea". All video is taken from public videos and trailers so it's legit. Personally, I feel Disney owes all parties involved a check. Either way, I can't wait for this movie to come out. TRON!!!!! (SKYSCREAM)

Mysterious Vapor Trail or Proof of a Fucking Space War?

There's been a lot of speculation as to what the vapor trail left in the skies over California really was. Here is my explanation that I came up with while high on bubble kush hashish:

No other Nations reported a missile landing anywhere on the ground and many who actually witnessed the events take place disregard the explanation that it was an American Military plane. Something took off, from ground level, that left a trail identical to and traveling at speeds more similar to that of a tactical defense mechanism, much like a missile. Use your eyes and look at the footage and I feel that you would agree. Now that missile went somewhere folks. Something was destroyed or thwarted in its attempt to destroy us. Here's where I think it went:

On October 25th of this year, the International Space Station cameras were able to pin point and zoom in on an image that could only be determined as a UFO. Shortly after its discovery, that UFO was gone from range. Narry a fortnight goes by and we, America, launch a missile at an undisclosed target, high in the sky, out of sight. I put these two things together in my brain and only two words come to my mind: FUCKING SPACE WAR!

That's right, World, I am warning you that we are now and most likely in fact have been in a space war for some time now. Do you think we'd go to the moon just to play golf? Fuck no son, that bitch probably has a SAM Site of epic proportions on that fucker. Foreign Nations like France and Mexico have been calling for the United States to come forward in admitting our long-held knowledge of both the existence and immediate presence of alien life that has visited our Planet, multiple times. Do you dig what I'm saying here, man? Something got close and we had to blast-off on those fools!

Is it so crazy to think that we, as humans, are fighting aliens? It's not something the general public would want to know about. But, I'm sure at some point, we've had to throw down with one, before. I mean, what are satellites and the ISS but glorified security cameras, anyway? That's what they are. They do serve many other purposes, but really they act as Galactic surveillance cameras. I'm sure the ISS is armed with some type of defense system that we're not aware of, too. We figured out that we have to protect ourselves from the invading hordes of gold-hungry Nibiruans looking to microwave our whole planet, but the public can never know.

It's why I think the government would go out and say something as ridiculous that the vapor trail was that of a military plane and not a missile. I'm pretty sure a plane would leave a straight line in the sky. That's just me. Fucking Space War, man. Are you ready?

Rubicon is RubiCanceled, says AMC

In today's announcement, AMC said that it was "...not an easy decision, but we were grateful to work with such a phenomenally talented and dedicated team". Really? That wasn't an easy decision for you to cancel Rubicon? REALLY? Let's review the demise of Rubicon from start to finish:

OK! First, in a misguided and downright puzzling move, the network premiered Rubicon's pilot during the series premiere of Breaking Bad, a summer show. The remaining episodes weren't set to air for weeks and for some odd reason, they run the Pilot multiple times before it's full run. Because I'm sure fans will be waiting, at the ready many, many weeks later for the reason that one dude was killed and stuff.

Second, AMC broke a cardinal rule: don't compare your shows to each other. HBO doesn't say shit like, "In Treatment is the next Six Feet Under" or, "Hung is the new Entourage", does it? NO! You know why? Because those shows earned their own followings. Plain and simple it seems braggadocious do say, months before a shows release, that it "is in the same pantheon as 'Mad Men' and 'Breaking Bad' ". That's an actual quote that ran DURING the commercials for the show. Why don't we let the viewers make that decision? Maybe that way the show won't be eaten alive by its very own marketing campaign.

Third, the show literally came off to me like it was supposed to be a big deal. From the very first episodes unrelenting moody feelings and ultra-suspenseful soundtrack, the show felt as though it was presenting itself in a way that said, "This show is a big deal! WHY AREN'T YOU ACTING LIKE IT IS?!". To say it a more crude way, it felt flat, even while all this super-secret stuff was happening on screen.

I guess overall, it just simply fizzled out. Sorry Rubicon fans, put this one on the shelf with John From Cincinnati and Journey Man. It got the one and done.

The Glitch Mob - Beyond Monday

In honor of Tuesday, here is something that, by all means, should blow your fucking minds.

Prop. 19 and legalizing marijuana: What now? - latimes.com

I, as a person looking in on a situation that could have nation-changing potential, was so saddened by the failure of Prop 19. But hope is not lost. This L.A. Times article details why, we as the rebel alliance of stoners, must remain faithful. Even if we want to kill each other, we must not kill the cause or do anything to disrupt its success.
Prop. 19 and legalizing marijuana: What now? - latimes.com

Andy Daly : OH YEAH! THAT GUY! HE'S FUNNY!

Those are the word most people say, after I ask them if they know who Andy Daly is. They'll tilt their heads to the side, like a dog you've just shown a magic trick. They'll think about it for a minute, and then finally I have to say things like, "He is Principal Cutler on 'Eastbound and Down', He was the commentator who stole the film in 'Semi-Pro' and he's also one of the original cast members of 'MAD T.V.' Remember him now?" Once people stop griping about how they didn't care for MAD T.V. (and who did, really?) they go, "OH YEAH! THAT GUY! HE'S FUNNY!". After slapping that person, simply to calm them down and still hold their attention, with the utmost importance, I tell them how much more awesome he really is.

While his on-screen performances in the aforementioned film and T.V. stuff are his bread and butter to the American Public monetarily, Mr. Daly is and has been one of the best improv and long-form stand-up comedians of our generation. I'm not sure I've ever seen Andy do stand-up that wasn't either character based, or the bits were all predicated on something challenging.



See what I mean?

This kind of comedy is what I would describe as "advanced" comedy. The listener has to participate in the act as much as the comedian does, as to not miss his intentions and in the end, the punchline.

He has an album called "Nine Sweaters" and it was released on A Special Thing Records last year. In my humble opinion, it was the best comedy album of the year, although it's not "traditional" stand-up. It's nine long-form bits that Daly does, as a character, all wearing different sweaters. (Guess how many in all). I highly recommend you get on iTunes, Amazon.com, The A Special Thing Records online store, or wherever this album is sold and buy it immediately. I promise it'll sucker punch you with laughter.

Here's one his more famous routines:





WASN'T THAT AWESOME?! Now, GO! Buy this man's cd! Also, you can listen to his episodes of Comedy Death Ray Radio for extensions on these characters and a few new ones, as well.

Bill Maher on John Stewarts FALSE EQUIVALENCY Nov 5, 2010

I was for the Rally For Sanity. I was Pro-Sanity Restoration. But then as the event itself played out, it became more and more clear that the Rally wasn't actually about anything other than preaching passive acceptance. I mean, the Mythbusters made people do the wave? Ozzy? Oh and a few spots of time when Stewart actually said stuff that felt sort of true. But mostly it was passive, useless advice that, to me basically claimed each side has equal examples of polarizing insanity. I wouldn't go as far to call that "shtick" or "hackney", but its just plain not true. This closing statement from Real Time with Bill Maher should be given its own category at the Emmy's, be chosen as the only nominee, and win the award. Twice.

I'm A Comedy Podcaddict and I'm Proud of it

Over the course of the last few years, the staggering amount of growth within the medium of podcasting has given me a new addiction. All together, I think I subscribe to 25 podcasts, mostly all comedy related. If you, like myself, have a job that involves lots of sitting at a desk, if you listen to your iPod while you work out, or you have a long commute to work, I highly suggest you get hip to the dip, A.S.A.-muthafuckin-P.

There are so many to chose from it's ridiculous. I don't want to show preference towards one over the other so I'll just list and briefly describe all of the ones that I would recommend to a first-time podcaster.

1. Comedy Death-Ray Radio : A podcast based on a live show at the UCB Theater in Los Angeles, this podcast is hosted by Alternative Comedy Guru and all around genius, Scott Aukerman. Each week he has a new set of guests and almost always, there is a person who plays a character for the duration of their appearance; i.e. Nick Kroll, James Adomian, Seth Morris, Andy Daly). I'm an avid fan of this podcast and I would find it to be a daunting task to find anything negative to say about it. It's almost 100 percent improv-based, they often feature in studio musical guests, now that they run out of Ear Wolf Studios, and it is a sure-fire guarantee to get you into laughing fits so intense, you'll have to pull over your car off of the highway, just to not kill everyone around you. (Speaking from personal experience, there). It's also the founding podcast of the newly-formed Ear Wolf Podcasting Network.

2. Comedy and Everything Else - Hosted by Jimmy Dore and Stephanie Zamorano, this is one of the longest running podcasts in the history of the medium. Every Monday, a new episode is posted and sometimes, if not all the time, it features a guest who sits in with them for the majority of their show. This is a great podcast for comedy fans who like to hear working comedians discuss the machinations and perspective of a Stand-Up, in regards to how to properly run a venue, how to work a crowd, and basically gives the listeners great tips on how to grow as a comedian. They also discuss topical issues and things that they feel deserve attention in the media and within the comedy community. I highly suggest listening to the entire series of Kyle Cease episodes, including the Matt Besser episode. Personally, this is my favorite podcast to listen to from start to finish, simply because Jimmy is constantly giving great advice to those who want to be comedians, themselves.

3. Doug Loves Movies - Hosted by Doug Benson, this is probably my favorite podcast to listen to while I'm at work. Every week a set of 3 guests and Doug discuss movies, new or otherwise, and a lot of the times, they just riff off of each other about whatever they feel like until Doug remembers to start playing movie-based games. The games they play are relatively simple and yet equally as addictive once you get the hang of them.
One is called "Build A Title" where, either Doug or a guest of his choosing, will name a movie. Then, the other guests have to build on that movie title, using either the first word as the last word in the chain, or the last word as the first word of the new movie in the chain. An example would be: Heat, then Body Heat, that could then be Jennifer's Body Heat, and so on and so forth. His most popular game, by far, is the Leonard Maltin Game. This is essentially a version of "Name that Tune", but using the names of bottom-billed actors instead of notes in sequence. It's a great game to listen to and an even better one if you're, like me, a walking IMDB and end up yelling at my laptop every time a contestant can't come up with the answer. The guests all play for audience members and the winner garners their audience member prizes if they win. The losers get to name a "Shit Head" at the end of the show that Doug announces as the show ends.
It's an immensely fun podcast and I highly recommend it to movie buffs, comedy nerds, and fans of hilarity in general.

4. WTF with Marc Maron - Far and away, this is the best example of a Litmus Test for any first-time podcast listener. If you can handle Marc Maron's brutaly honesty, unrelentingly introspective, and constantly self-deprecating nature, you are ready for the world that is podcasting, on a whole. His neurosis is a metaphor for the current state of the medium itself. Maron, who was previously most famous for his time spent on Air America Radio, started this podcast a little over a year ago and in that time, the show has grown into one of, if not the most popular comedy podcasts on the Internet. Deservedly so, as he always has great guests like Louie C.K. , Janeane Garofalo, and Patton Oswalt, and that's just to name a few. I recommend starting with his episodes with Nick Kroll as El Chupacabra. They'll have you on the floor with laughter. Not to mention, his interview skills are awesome, so his guest interview spots are, by my view, the best in the business.

5. Never Not Funny - The longest running American comedy podcast, Never Not Funny is the brain-child of comedian Jimmy Pardo and producer and entrepreneur, Matt Belknap. It's conversational, party-style, talky podcasting at its best. Every week they bring on guests like Scott Aukerman, Pat Francis, and my personal favorite re-occurring guest, Jon Hamm to help bring more life to each episode. Hamm is shockingly funny, given his uber-serious role on Mad Men and every time he makes an appearance on the show, his rapport with Jimmy Pardo is undeniable. The show is in its 7th season, moving into the 8th and they have 2 versions of the show: one free, twenty minute version, or a paid subscription version which normally runs about 90 minutes. It's worth paying the money, as each episode breaks down to pennies on the dollar and they also give you the option to pay for video of each episode as well.

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Birdy Nam Nam - Violons

One of the best live performances this crew has ever given. The ending will have your jaw on the ground.

The Glitch Mob - Drive It Like You Stole It

I damn near broke my neck listening to this today. Get on this like it was free pussy at the Bunny Ranch, Bitches!

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Califiornia failed itself, yet again.

Yesterday, Prop 19, a proposed legislation that would legalize the growth, cultivation, consumption, and distribution for profit of Marijuana legal, was denied by a 54 to 46 percent vote. In one year alone, the tax revenue of the Marijuana bought and sold in that state alone could be in the billions. In a state where people can't even get their tax returns because the State is actually bankrupt, I thought this sounded like a great idea.

To my knowledge, the only person who actually spread the word about it at all was Comedian Doug Benson with his Pot the Vote Tour. Although that was done throughout the tale end of the summer and the vote wasn't until November 2nd I still commend the man for trying to get something done.

Now here's the rub: Prop 19 lost by a majority vote of 54 percent. 5 percent would have assured outright legalization and yet for some reason, Californian's couldn't make that extra push to get out and really vote it down into a land-slide. I mean, the numbers should have been more like 85 to 15 percent for Prop 19 if the honest, determined voters showed up to actually get the legislation passed. BUT NO! The margin was left so close, for all we know someone could have just BOUGHT the four percent that assured the majority vote. WHY and HOW could the vote have been so close?

It's a downright shame that this happened. I, for one, thought that was in the bag. I thought weed would have been legal, sure thing, easy money. I guess the Law and Order: SVU marathon they were running on the USA network that day really fucked things up, especially considering TNT was running a The Closer marathon concurrently. Yeah, I guess anytime people who can ACROSS THE BOARD AGREE THAT WEED SHOULD BE LEGAL STILL WON'T GET OUT TO VOTE TO MAKE SURE IT ACTUALLY FUCKING HAPPENS! SHAME TO YOU, CALIFORNIA! FUCKING SHAME!

You don't deserve your god damn tax returns.

Earl Sweatshirt - EARL

I had to post this video. I'm a big fan of what these Odd Future, or rather, ODDFUTUREWOLFGANGKILLTHEMALL kids are up to and Earl is my personal favorite in the group, at the moment. Here's the intro track to his album that bears the same name: EARL. You can download it by clicking "EARL" underneath the main header of the website.



I'm really excited to see how the evolution of these kids progress and pan out. That's all I can really say about that.

Bassnectar Tonight at the 9:30 Club OR how you will end up with less cum in your body by the end of the night

If dubstep or grimey electronic music if your thing; if breaking your neck and back to grinding, pulsing, and visceral tones, then tonight is your night, D.C.! The God-King of BOOM himself, Bassnectar is providing the Sonic Architecture for tonight's events at the 9:30 Club in NW Washington.

If you're not hip to the dip, check this out:


Thats just the first song that comes up on the YouTube search. Check this one out, but try not to break your neck:



Or this one, make sure as to not pull your back:





Now, if you can see yourself gyrating to this all night, I suggest you find yourself some crazy, grimey, filthy heads just like your sick-minded self and crew on up to the City tonight. Remember, if you're going to ride dirty, take that shit before going in the club. No one gets caught, tongiht. Right? RIGHT! Oh by the way, if you check the site, tickets are sold out. But don't be a bitch and let that deter you. You'll find a way. Just bring extra lip balm and some Listerine.

This was a question our leader actually had to answer on live television. I hope his opposition enjoys their so-called victory

Zach Galifianakis Smokes Joint on Real Time with Bill Maher: CA Prop 19

If you live in California, today is a BIG day. Prop 19 will either be smashed into compost, or Marijuana will be legal in California, across the board and outright. This is a clip taken from Friday's episode of Real Time with Bill Maher. Zach Galifianakis Smokes a Joint on live television. Whether or not it was in suppport of Prop 19 or purely an impulse he had at the moment is for you the viewer to decide. But I feel it was political. I love that Zach doesn't pass it to Bill, but to the white lady in the pink dress, who merely smells the joint, confirming its authenticity.

Touch My Body (Tuts My Barreh) / Karaoke Fail (English subtitles)

This video is stolen from theMMPodcast.com but I don't care. It will make you belly laugh.

Attendance at Rally For Sanity doubles Glenn Beck's Rally to Restore Honor

I may be doing this to gloat, but I feel mainly I'm doing it because I love the fact more people who were obviously high on either weed or mushrooms or at the very least Peter, Bjorn, and John albums, showed up to make a statement than Glenn Beck's Horde of Hypnotized Honor Restorers.