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MWS 209: Beth Stelling


Episode 209: The super funny comedian Beth Stelling stops in to discuss the 80s, actual mascots, lovers, SXSW, scaring musicians, raccoons, and more. Plus Mac gets mad at a caller for the wrong reasons and David is now in charge of the phones.

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Opener: “Give Out” by Sharon Van Etten, from the album Tramp
“Is it Alright?” by Mikal Cronin, from his self-titled album
Closer: “Sidewalk Safari” by Chairlift, from the album Something

MWS Episode 208 – Nick Ramirez and Marcus

Nick Ramirez
Nick Ramirez
Episode 208: Membership drive is done. The show returns to relative peace as comedian Nick Ramirez joins Mac and David. Talk of SXSW, Oriental Trading, shopping, walk away money, and an interview with Marcus, a boutique hotel owner
Original air date 03/10/12.

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Opener: “Suitcase” by Standard Fare, from the album Out of Site, Out of Town
“I Belong in Your Arms” by Chairlift, from the album Something
Closer: “Inside and Out” by Bad Sports, from the album Kings of The Weekend

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MWS Episode 207 – Membership Drive Show 2 Hullabalooza

Episode 207: It’s show two of our Membership Drive and we got a packed house. Comedians Courtney Sevener and Tre Fuentes, and Rush Evans from KOOP’s Around the Town Sounds and Off the Beatle Path. Insane toilet display updates, Mac goes to Santa Fe, flying’s not natural, the awful band Rush (they’re the worst), hotel germs, and more. If this is your first time listening to the MWS, choose a different podcast. Membership Drive shows aren’t for rookies. The drive did end early however, so next show is back to normal. Now where’s my coffee, rook?
Original air date 03/03/12.

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Opener: “Take ‘Em All” by Cock Sparrer, from the album Shock Troops
“Serpents” by Sharon Van Etten, from the album Tramp
Closer: “Chi-Town” by Cribs, from the album Chi-Town

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MWS Episode 206 – Membership Drive, Samantha Pitchel, and Scott Gardener

Episode 206: It’s show number one during KOOP’s Spring 2K12 Membership Drive. David is on assignment, but Mac is joined by Stronger than Dirt‘s Scott Gardener and CultureMap Austin’s Samantha Pitchel. Talk of insane toilets, The Lorax, SXSW, engagement photos, and Archie comics. Topic-wise, that’s probably a perfect show.
Original air date 02/25/12.

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Opener: “Night Swim” by Frankie Rose, from the album Interstellar
“A Jass Song” by Cartright, from the A Jass Song 7″
Closer: “So Long Marianne” by Bill Callahan, from the The Songs of Leonard Cohen Covered collection

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MWS Episode 205 – Radio Bad Boys, Burgers, and Chris Nicholas

Mac, David, Matty Collector, and Chris Nicholas

Episode 205: Here come King Horse and Panini Press, your Radio Bad Boys. OR NOT. Chris Nicholas from Staple! joins the show. Talk of Jeremy Lin, Sports Illustrated’s dumb swimsuit issue, Wendy’s, and that smug prick Matty Collector.

Original air date 02/18/12.

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Opener: “King Horse” by Elvis Costello and the Attractions, from the album Get Happy
“Suitcase” by Standard Fare, from the album Out of Sight, Out of Town
Closer: “Bruiser” by Wax Museums, from the album Eye Times

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MWS Episode 204 – David and Joe at the Movies!

Episode 204: Mac Blake was on assignment so David is joined by Joe Parsons of Master Pancake Theater and Stag Comedy. After almost suffering a nervous breakdown to start the show, the boys settle in with some unknown Gilligan’s Island facts and then a shit ton of movie talk. Check out how much nicer David is when taking calls than Mac is.
Original air date 02/11/12.

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Opener: “What is Life” by George Harrison, from the album All Things Must Pass
“Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City” by Bobby Bland, from the album Dreamer
Closer: “Laundry and Lasers” by Guided by Voices, from the album Let’s Go Eat the Factory

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MWS Episode 203 – Katie Sicking and Bethica

Episode 203: Mac and David welcome comedian Katie Sicking to the show. You’d think the show would get less nerdy but it got even nerdier. Talk of Twitter, comedy, and comics. Then the show gets interrupted by Bethica the station janitor.
Original air date 02/04/12.

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Opener: “Sexx Laws” by Beck, from the album Midnite Vultures
“Branded” by Western Ghost House, from the album Kaleidoscope Tower
Closer: “Doughnut for a Snowman” by Guided by Voices, from the album Let’s Go Eat the Factory

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MWS Episode 202 – Ximena Estrada and Martin Pepper

Ximena Estrada and Buc-cees

Episode 202: Ximena Estrada joins Mac and David as the radio lions talk about Buc-ees, American Apparel, some spontaneous Mighty Mighty Bosstones fiction, Mac brings down a Sonic, rapid fire scolding and more. Also an interview with Martin Pepper, the voice of the Sunken Valley single A baseball team.
Original air date 01/21/12.

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Opener: “Sidewalk Safari” by Chairlift, from the album Something
“Memories Can’t Wait” by the Talking Heads, from the album Fear of Music
Closer: “Please Be My Third Eye” by La Sera, from the album Sees the Lights

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MWS Episode 201 – Lance Gilstrap and Antoine Delafield

Lance Gilstrap and the Sogmaster. That's a helluva show.
Lance Gilstrap and the Sogmaster. That's a helluva show.

Episode 201: Comedian Lance Gilstrap joins Mac and David to drop some knowledge about Kaboom cereal and cologne. Some celebrity stories, cereal movies, and a conversation with country lawyer Antoine Delafield.
Original air date 01/14/12.

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Opener: “Portland” by Coasting, from the album You’re Never Going Back
“Wake and Be Fine” by Okkervil River, from the album I am Very Far
Closer: “Always on My Mind” by Phantom Planet, from the album Guest

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The Mascot Wedding Show Podcast 01/07/12

Not pictured: Mac. Seriously? No one else was around to take the photo?

Episode 200: Oh em eff gee it’s our 200th show. To celebrate we invited some listeners to unite and form a live studio audience, including Katie Sicking, Andrew Rosas, Tre Fuentes, Courtney Sevener, Nathan the world’s nicest caller, and more. And what did we do with all this excitement and attention? Squandered it talking about dumb stuff. Talk of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, flies on food, a dumb TV show, and a future prediction segment which bombs big time. Thanks for 200, dudes!

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“Couldn’t I Just Tell You” by Todd Rundgren, from the album Something/Anything?
Closer: “In the New Year” by The Walkmen, from the album You & Me

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