This episode is everything you'd need to pack for a trip to the moon! We discuss Toilet Paper, Top Gear, Beegees, Lootcrate, MadLibs ... and Malört!

The impending doom of a society with robots is discussed, and then Dom tells of his trip over seas, including a stop at the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp. Tell us your own interesting vacation stories at [email protected]

Rick and Joe take a break from the normal chaos of BTP to talk about their roles in the local Chicago music scene, with a special tribute to Rick's brother, Chuck Martinez. We discuss the TWO bands that Rick is in, Rough BoyZZ (The best of ZZ-Top and Classic Rock) [www.RoughBoyZZ.com] and the original modern blues crooning of BLUE LINE [www.BlueLineBand.com] plus all the various projects from his past. Joe's experience isn't as varied, but he's done his share of gigging as well. Expect more band/music/scene talk in future episodes. check out www.btppodcast.blogspot.com for more info.

Somehow, we squeeze Mt. Everest, Yellow Submarines, a Gameshow, and several movie references into an episode that was supposed to be about Saint Patrick's Day. Go figure... Special Guests: Mary Ann (@MaryAnnVille) and Tony (@AnthonyRoss57) We also introduce a handful of Guatemalan hotel maids who are clamoring for Tony's heart. ------------------ Music: Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak Celtic Harp Moods - Mountains of Mourne James Clarke - Stained Glass (Boondock Saints) Altan - The Yellow Tinker/Lady Montgomery The Chieftains - Rosc Catha Na Mumhain / Arkansas Traveler / The Wild Irishman (ft. Jerry Douglas) Thin Lizzy - Emerald (live) Spailpin & The Dublin Ramblers - Whiskey in the Jar The Irish Rovers - Unicorn Celtic Harp Moods - Danny Boy The Chieftains - Mason's Apron Dubliners - Seven Drunken Nights

We open (junk) mail, and also open a can of worms when we find a poor stranger's yearbook at the thrift store, delving further into a world of weird, non sequitur conversations. Granted, we do tackle some serious topics, like how to respect the national anthem, and how rats got a bad rap in the dark ages... but above all, it's mostly nonsense highschool talk... HYAAAH!!!

More offhand Oscar talk, Curb feelers, origins of words, roller rinks, Blackhawks, and more... (continued conversations from episode 1 \>\> https://soundcloud.com/jopecast/beside-the-point-episode-1-time-to-put-the-shoe-in-my-ass)

@thedomarazzi, @A\_Grexican and @jopesays take the first step in a truly unexpected journey.