Month: February 2012

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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The Hustle Show Episode 2

Every second Thursday of the month - I'm Hustlin'

The Hustle Show is making its monthly stop tomorrow, February 9 at ColdTowne Theater. Austin’s funniest comedy variety show returns for Episode 2, fool! That’s right, I called you fool and slapped your face with my glove, now let’s duel for land!

So, what is Episode 2 bringing to the table?
Stand-up from Seth Cockfield!
A special presentation from Kerri Lendo!
Some Valentine’s Day talk from Hot Property‘s Lance Gilstrap
Fake celebrity appearances!
Music appreciation with Curtis Luciani!
Y Mas!

10PM this Thursday and the second Thursday of every month. ColdTowne Theater. $5 BYOB. Both our pilot episode and episode 1 have sold out, so buy advance tickets here to guarantee entry. Show run time estimated at 75 minutes, more or less.

Starring Katie Sicking, Michael Pedicano, Curtis Luciani, Ashley Franks, David McQuary, Scott Raney, Courtney Sevener, and Jeff Whitaker.
Hosted by Mac Blake and David Jara.

Seth Cockfield

Sleep Study by Kerri Lendo and John Merriman

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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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