Background Noise

A LOT went down on this episode so here are some key words and phrases to help guide you along on this majestical ear-quest: sushi sucks, the joy of browsing independent video game/nerd stores, Background Noise drinking games (yelling at strangers, making faces like Beaker from The Muppets at pretty girls), all that went down with the NBA trade deadline, solving the mystery of Carlos Boozer's hair (spray-on hair in a can?!?!), a look at the top 7 face transplants ever done, how make-up ruins or makes women (stop drawing eyebrows on, stupid!), stupid faces people make when they sleep, the rehabilitation of a man who stabbed his two children 46 times (is rehabilitation even possible?), how technology brings us together AND keeps us apart (WHOA MAN! TRIPPY!), and the desensitization and over-stimulation of mankind. What a damn show! You might have to listen to this one twice! Or thrice! Or fice! Or...well, I guess fice would be next again, but whatever. Just shut-up and listen. Background Noise - PUT THIS IN YOUR EARS AND SMOKE IT!

In the first segment of this episode we discussed the Anonamyss album release/Masta Ace show that we were fortunate enough to host. We talked about the rehearsals, the local talent, the venue & atmosphere, and everything else that had to do with it. After that, all Hell broke lose! We debated about Rush Limbaugh calling that woman a slut (did he go too far?), discussed Kirk Cameron"s unacceptance of homosexuality (and the idea of "unacceptance" in general), and shared our thoughts & beliefs about the Kony 2012 movement. We even took the time to look at some baseball-card style profiles of wanted Iraqi terrorists, including a very special man who looks like a real life Wario. Get in our van. We have puppies. Let us touch you...r lives.

On tonight's show we learned about a new ray-gun that shuts people up when it's shot at them. For real. It exists. We also invented a weapon called the "sex grenade", which when thrown into an area, causes everyone nearby to start sexually having sexual sex with each other. What sort of problems could that cause? Well, listen and learn.

What else? Well, Derrek ranted about the general shittiness of politics, and we discussed the controversies that may surround a gay UFC fighter. Then we tried to sort out which is "better" - Apple or Poland. We also talked about racial preference when it comes to women, and each of chose which race we would pick if we were only allowed to date/make sweet lovings to one of them. There's all kinds of other stuff in there, too, but listen and find out for yourself, you jerks. You've been eating long enough now, stop being greedy. Keep it real patna. Give to the needy. Your ears. Like Diablo. Give them to us.

This episode of Background Noise focused heavily on inspiration. We went over some of our favorite quotes, discussed the people and types of things that inspire us, and shared ideas in regards to how a person can turn awful situations into better ones. We also discussed some of the times that we felt THE WORST in life, and how we bounced back and/or continue to deal with it today. Oh, and then there was the story about the guy from Seinfeld who shot himself in the head and survived (George's boss, Kruger).

It wasn't all so serious, though. The amazingness that is laughter came up as a topic and we also discussed Rainn Wilson's Twitter trouble, as well as CM Punk & Chris Brown's Twitter tussle. Lastly, in the third segment of the show we played the card game "Man Bites Dog". Background Noise is a pretty addictive drug, so snort us, smoke us, pop us, inject us or do what you will, JUST BE WARNED.

Self-proclaimed (on her Twitter bio @firecatkitty) "sex worker advocate & anti-poverty activist, researcher, condom fairy & social justice crime fighter", Rene Ross, was in studio for this episode to teach us all about sex workers and the sex trade. She also helped us as we tackled all of the exciting news as of late: Whitney Houston's death, Jeremy Lin's rise to super-stardom in the NBA (we Skyped in our friend Tom, who is currently living in Taiwan, and he told us about the pandemomium going on over there), the Grammys (Nicki Minaj's stunt and everything else that went on), and we even had an educational & earnest discussion about how clean a woman's vagina should be and how she should go about cleaning it.

On what other show will you see a line-up of topics like this? None. That's why you love us or hate us, so let us into your ears so that our words can tapdance on your brain and hit your good spots. Pause.

It's the Valentine's Day Special and Lola is back to help teach us all about love, sex & that gushy stuff! She also helped us to answer questions from our listeners. Some of the topics covered on this episode include: BDSM, cheating, how to get your partner to try new things in the bedroom (or wherever you juice), whether or not you can get over that ONE thing that annoys you about your partner, using food during sex, how men feel about a women who has a chest full of sex toys, what female ejaculation is made of, whether a person's "body count" (the number of people they've slept with) matters and LOTS of other interesting stuff! We took some intriguing phone calls from our listeners, too, so don't miss out on this extremely spicy dish! WILL YOU BE OUR VALENTINE? PLEEEEEEASE? *pulls out a knife* Be our God damn Valentine.

The post-Jon era begins, as our little cherub has left the show to focus on some behind-the-scenes work (the website & such). The Triforce of Luke, Devin & Derrek remains strong, however, and the soul of Background Noise still burns! On this episode we paid respects to Soul Train legend Don Cornelius.

Also, there was a discussion about the Halifax bus strike, insider info from Devin about the Diablo 3 beta, a chat about Morgan Freeman's fetish for young tenderonis (as well as how young of a woman each of us would date/have sex with), and the sharing of some heart-warming Reddit stories.

Oh, there were also a couple of Fushigis whirling about all willy-nilly throughout the episode, and we watched & discussed some trailers for movies that are coming out in February & March (3 Stooges, Ghost Rider & more). Strap on your seatbelt! Why? Because...HIIIGHWAAAY TOOO THEEE BACKGROUND NOOOISE!

This week Dev & Derrek talked about their experience at PodCamp Halifax, and Derrek put us all up on Geeks vs. Nerds, which is a unique monthly event that goes on in Halifax. We also talked about Luke's vlogs, Boston Bruins' goalie Tim Thomas' decision to not go to the White House with the rest of his team to celebrate last year's Stanley Cup victory (is he right or wrong for that?), how Pokemon would be used as household products, Asian medicine (grinding up exotic animal dicks into powder, basically), and ridiculously expensive foods. All this & more, only on Background Noise...unless someone is jacking our weekly show and re-doing it with their own voices. Assholes.

What do we do when Luke is sick and cannot make the show? We ask a ringer to step in. That ringer is known only to the world as "Tom". We put on our helmets and scientist goggles as we discuss the new rule in LA porn circles: porn stars MUST wear a condom! Who wants to masturbate to that malarky!? Also, we discuss a horrible article claiming that men MAY fib to get in a girl's kissy sex zone! WHAT!?

In more devastating news, a cruise shit (ship?) is sinking near Italy, and it could have been prevented should a certain action hero have been on board. Which action hero could save humans from such a catastrophe? Let me think, MARKY MARK, obviously.

Then Jon barrages us with a plethora of questions in the style of "would you rather ? or ?", and shares a sexy story he found on the internet with us. We take turns reading this wonderful magical story that can be best described as an orgy with Harry Potter characters and various stripping Lord of the Rings characters. We wrap the weeks news up and sprinkle a little fluffydust all over it too. Get your straws out, and lets do some lines... of passion.

This week, Bermuda-born, Haligonian graphic designer and fashion entrepreneur Duane Jones - AKA @D_Glitterati on Twitter - joined us in studio to talk about his work, life and creations. He also schooled us on Bermuda, so take out your pen & paper and prepare to take notes!

Other stuff: Ever wonder who the "MMMMMMMMMMAYBACH MUSIC!" woman is? Well, we have the legit answer! We also discussed a woman who coughed up her cancer, talked about Bey & Jay's baby and all the rumors (Illuminati stuff, etc.), re-capped the Twitter war that Derrek started, and shared a story about Nas' hostages...well, they're not really his hostages, but kinda. You'll have to listen to get it.

We also created a new website and one of our listeners photoshopped a picture to go along with it. HILARITY ENSUED. Oh, and by the way, we announced a new contest, too - WHO CAN DRAW THE BEST HAND TURKEY?! Draw yours up, use glitter, googly eyes - whatever - just get creative, post it up on our Facebook page, and you may be eligible to win a prize! Very busy episode this week!