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MWS Episode 226: Laugh, Dammit

Episode 226: Comedians Joel keith and Roxy Castillo and producer Paul Phelps from the comedy game show, Laugh, Dammit join David and Mac in studio. D&M are a little stressed and so it takes a little bit for this show to settle in and for Mac to stop being terrible at radio. Plus, some horsing around, a letter from a heckler, and plugs!

Original air date 07/14/12.

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Opener: “Sleep When I’m Dead” by the Sunburns, from the album Smells like Fun
“Hard to Explain” by The Strokes, from the album Is This It?
Closer: “Would That Not be Nice?” by Divine Fits, from the album A Thing Called Divine Fits

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MWS Episode 225: Roommating

Episode 225: A dumb craigslist ad leads to Mac and David to describe their ideal roommates. Mac talks about his trip to the Del Close Marathon and airplane people. This show gets an “E” for “entitlement”!

Original air date 07/07/12.

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Opener: “Psycho on Your Side” by Your 33 Black Angels, from the album Lonely Street
“Rhodesia” by Manor, from the Rhodesia – Single
Closer: “Drive On” by La Sera, from the album Sees the Light

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MWS Episode 224: Andrew Rosas

Episode 224: Mac is on assignment (jail), so David is joined by Stag Comedy’s Andrew Rosas. Talk of Weezer, the Doors versus Nickelback, indie rock exposed, Lebron James, Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, and more.

Original air date 06/30/12.

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Opener: “Don’t let go” by Weezer, from the album Weezer (the green one, yo)
“Distant and Vague” by Royal Headache, from their self-titled album
Closer: “Come on, Be a No-one” by The Cribs, from the album In the Belly of the Brazen Bull

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MWS Episode 223: Your Terrific Neighbors


Episode 223: Sketch comedy titans Your Terrific Neighbors join the show to talk about their new show Ron Stepp Presents Ron Stepp & the Stepp Sisters and other stuff. Plus show interrupters, The real story of Rocky IV and some cereal mascot talk at the end. Plus, stay tuned to the very end for a special announcement from Mac and David.

Original air date 06/23/12.

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Opener: “Sunday” by Crocodiles, from the album Endless Flowers
“My Love is Real” by Divine Fits, from the My Love is Real single
Closer: “Know Better Learn Faster” by Thao with The Get Down Stay Down, from the album Know Better Learn Faster

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MWS 222: Craig Bettencourt

Episode 222: Mac and David somehow get sucked into talking about alternate earth scenarios, sports, pro wrestling, and Looper. This episode isn’t helping anyone get laid. Also Sunken Valley Mayoral Aide Craig Bettencourt drops by.
Original air date 06/16/12.

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Opener: “Starry Eyes” by The Records, from the Smashes Crashes & Near Misses: Best of Collection
“Cellophane” by LadyHawke, from the album Anxiety
Closer: “Honey Joy” by Royal Headache, from their self-titled album

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MWS Episode 221 – Martin and Chris from Spill.com

Cyrus (Chris) and Leon (Martin)

Episode 221: Special guests Martin and Chris from Spill.com aka The League of Extremely Ordinary Gentleman, Leon and Cyrus. Talk of SpillCon, a hypothetical Pauly shore film, Kingpin vs The Big Lebowski, drunk flying and more.

Original air date 06/09/12.

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Opener: “Throw it Away” by Sonic Avenues, from their album Television Youth
“Adrenaline Nightshift” by Japandroids, from their album Celebration Rock
Closer: “Hear Me Now” by Mount Carmel, from the album Real Women

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MWS Episode 220 – Chris Tellez

Chris Tellez and a man loading a giant gun with baseballs.
Chris Tellez and a man loading a giant gun with baseballs.

Episode 220: Comedian Chris Tellez joins Mac and David at the KOOP studios to talk about Chris’s monthly showcase Shi(r)t’s Golden, the Dallas and Austin comedy scenes, old sports merchandise, hoops, last names and more. Then we close the show with some shameless bro-ing out over Third Eye Blind

Original air date 06/02/12.

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Opener: “Never Again” by Royal Headache, from their self-titled album
“Same Face” by The Danger Is, from their self-titled EP
Closer: “Hear Me Now” by Mount Carmel, from the album Real Women

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MWS Episode 219 – Live from Austin Sketch Fest, Your Terrific Neighbors


Episode 219: The MWS comes to you live from the 29th Street Ballroom, one of the sites of the 2012 Austin Sketch Fest. The magic boys welcome one of ASF’s standout acts Your Terrific Neighbors (Joel Osborne, Courtney Hopkin, and Curtis Luciani). Talk of lunch at Wal-Mart, tucking it in, Danzig’s one man show, a preview of YTN’s morally ambiguous new projects, and more. Since we were not on the radio we could also not control our swearing! FUN!

Original recording date 05/26/12.

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MWS Episode 218 – Lance Gilstrap, Austin Sketch Fest Preview


Episode 218: David Jara is on assignment, so Mac is joined by special guest-host Lance Gilstrap to talk about the upcoming Austin Sketch Fest. A call from Brian Shortall of Delicious Moments (hint: one of the Fest’s most anticipated acts). An offhand comment leads to Lance tell true stories of his pit years. Plus, a very exciting Mascot Wedding announcement!

Original air date 05/19/12.

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Opener: “All For Gold” by The Danger Is from their self-titled EP
“Rich Girls” by The Virgins, from their self-titled album
Closer: “Runaway” by Mr. Little Jeans from the Runaway single

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MWS Episode 217 – Skinny Bitch Jesus Meeting


Episode 217: Mac and David shoot the breeze with Katie Hartman and Leah Rudick of sketch comedy powerhouse Skinny Bitch Jesus Meeting. We talk about their new show The Underdeveloped and Overexposed Life and Death of Deena Domino, the group’s third member Janet, lame summer tours, old lady medicine, which Dechanel sister David likes, Mac and nerds, and more.

Original air date 05/12/12.

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Opener: “Suburbs” by Mr. Little Jeans
“Rows of Houses” by Dan Mangan, from the album Oh Fortune
Closer: “Hurts So Bad” by Allo Darlin’ from the album Europe

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