The Mascot Wedding Show

MWS 252: Spring MD Part 1

Episode 252: It’s the first episode of KOOP Radio’s Spring 2K13 Membership Drive! Mac and David are joined in-studio by Jay Robillard (KOOP’s the Lounge Show), Sam Malcolm (The Hustle Show, Bad Boys), Brendan K. O’Grady (Sure Thing), and DJ apprentice Caitlin. The Real World gets discussed and Mac talks too much.

Original air date 2/23/13

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Opener: “Search and Destroy” by The Stooges, from the album Raw Power
“The Mother We Share” by CHVRCHES

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MWS 251: Dave Child and Ximena Estrada

Episode 251: Comedian and National Air Sex champion Dave Child joins Mac and guest host Ximena Estrada to talk about finding downed planes, Austin Powers, erotic fan fiction, secrets of the Grimace, and what to do with a golden phallus.

Original air date 2/16/13

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Opener: “Recover” by CHVRCHES, from the Recover EP
“Bohemian Rhapsody” by The Braids, from the album Here We Come
Closer: “Favorite Place” by Black Books, from the Aquarena. EP

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MWS 250: Joe Hafkey

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Episode 250: Comedian Joe Hafkey joins David, Mac, and apprentice Caitlin. We got comic book picks, Tetris pimps, Russian mobsters, comedy scene talk, kids harass David, and “the Mascot Wedding Hot Seat.” One of our funnest fun shows ever!
Original air date 2/9/13

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Opener: “Back of a Car” by Big Star, from the album No. 1 Record
“Recover” by CHVRCHES, from the Recover EP
Closer: “No Big Deal” by Terry Malts, from the album Killing Time.

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Hey look, here’s a short video that Joe and Mac were in together. Made by Sara Reihani and Chris Tellez.

The Hustle Show: Valentine’s Night Edition

Forget that swingers party you were going to, this Valentine’s day the sexy money is on The Hustle Show, as Austin’s best monthly comedy brings you a new hour (more or less) of awesome sketch, stand-up, games, and more. We’re putting on our romance pants for a Valentine’s Night show featuring:

-Stand-up from LA’s Dave Child (What’s Up Tiger Lilly, Bridgetown Comedy Festival) and Austin’s Duncan Carson (the Laugh Lounge, FunFunFun Fest)
-FREE Get it on sauce (boxed wine)
-Ripping on fish
-Dating games
-Dudes wanting more
-Ladies wanting more
-A sneak peak at World War 3
-And more assorted mayhem.

Put your keys in the bowl upon arrival. Thursday, Feb 14th, 10PM at ColdTowne Theater. Only $5. Sometimes shows sell out, sometimes they don’t. Advance tickets here ensure entry.

Starring Jeff Whitaker, Courtney Sevener, Ximena Estrada, Sam Malcolm, and Scott Raney.
Hosted by Mac Blake and David Jara.

MWS 249: Mary Jo Pehl

Episode 249: Mac and David (and apprentice Caitlin) talk to author and comedian Mary Jo Pehl of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and its live reincarnation, Cinematic Titanic. We talk about all that jazz (although no mention of this). Plus, comic book writer Kurt Hosmer calls in to talk about his role in the recent Presidential Inauguration.

Original air date 2/2/13

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Opener: “Fantasy” by MS MR, from the album Melted
“She’s The One” by The Ramones, from the Expanded and Remastered edition of Road to Ruin
Closer: “Merit” by The Dirtbombs, from the album If You Don’t Already Have a Look.

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MWS 248: Chip Pope

Episode 248: Chip Pope joins the magic boys in-studio to talk about old malls, Quentin Tarantino movies, Austin Stories, Zero Dark Thirty, and what not. Plus, an actress calls in with a Nicolas Cage anecdote. Final score: FUN SHOW FOR SURE.

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Opener: “Imaginary Person” by Ty Segall, from the album Melted
“Hurricane” by MS MR, from the Candy Bar Creep Show EP
Closer: “1.” by Swearin’, from their self-titled album

MWS 247: Courtney Sevener

Episode 247:
Courtney Sevener from Red Envelope helps Mac and David update Mount Crushmore (the Mount Rushmore of Austin). Plus, talk of Garrison Keillor’s endorsement, resembling celebs, and more!

Original air date 1/19/13

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Opener: “Anybody Out There?” by Mean Jeans, from the album On Mars
“Baby, Now That I’ve Found You” by the Foundations, from the album Build Me Up Buttercup
Closer: “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” by The Ramones, from the album Ramones

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MWS 246: Tre Fuentes

Episode 246: Mac’s not here. David is joined by Tre Fuentes from Precious Dads. Talk of Jurassic Park, Ninja Turtle ranking, child beatings, scams, scum-judging, and more.

Original air date 1/12/13

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Opener: “Black Mold” by Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, from the album Meat and Bone
“Pearly Gates” by Disappears, from the album Lux
Closer: “5 Years” by Limes, from album Tarantula Plus Blue Blood

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The Hustle Show: Best of Some of the Best

This month, THE HUSTLE SHOW presents a collection of some of our best sketches. We didn’t consider all of our best sketches, just the some we knew you’d like. Look, do you think we’d post the honest face of one Mr. Eric Roberts if this wasn’t going to be a kick ass show? Of course we wouldn’t. It’s like Eric Roberts’s tattoo says, “Old Schoolin’. No Foolin’.”

This show you can expect:
-Stand-up from RALPH HARDESTY
-Haunted food trucks
-Presidential Eros
-The secrets of immortals
-Space basketball movie talk
And more assorted mayhem.

Kiss away our pain this Thursday 10PM at ColdTowne Theater. BYOB and only $5. Sometimes shows sell out, sometimes they don’t. Advance tickets here ensure entry.

Starring Jeff Whitaker, Curtis Luciani, Courtney Sevener, Tre Fuentes, Sam Malcolm, Scott Raney and Elizabeth Osterwisch.
Hosted by Mac Blake and David Jara.

MWS 245: Clare O’Kane and Josh Androsky

Episode 245: Comedians Josh Androsky and Clare O’Kane are on the show. We talk about a dumb tattoo, a donkey town, bread coats, and more. The Change Your Name Game is created. Plus, Josh’s amazing “Price is Right on Mushrooms” story.

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Original air date 1/5/13

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Opener: “While I’m Alive” by Starfucker, from the album Miracle Mile
“Don’t Your Forget It” by Allah-Las, from their self-titled album
Closer: “Shot the Beehive” by Ex-Cult, from their self-titled album

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