Crosstawk

We're back again, talking about stupid stuff. This month you can get your fix of football, porn cleanses, yet more disney, and a whole bunch of other... stuff. So stick this in your ear holes and pray to whatever you call god that blood doesn't come out. Also, maybe send us some listerner mail to [email protected], and hit Amanda (@supinternets), Dante, (@theothernorbit), and Mike (@StrikerObi) on Twitter.

On this international episode of DMP, you'll meet Jonny's old officemate and very dear friend, Ryan. He's Canadian/American and delivers an authentic gift of Northern music from Canada's favorite rock band, The Tragically Hip. Although these guys are virtually unknown in the States, you'll probably wonder why as their music is accessible, fun, and often thought-provoking. Nothing to fear here; a couple of hockey references never hurt anyone, and the Hip's musical style is quite similar to well-known bands like Pearl Jam, U2, and the Black Crowes. Ryan caps off the show with yet another Canadian rock band for the encore. How will Jonny respond in the next episode? Come back in two weeks to find out!

1. Grace, Too (Live Between Us)

2. Fireworks (Phantom Power)

3. Little Bones (Road Apples)

4. Fiddlers Green (Road Apples)

5. New Orleans is Sinking (Live Between Us)

6. Gift Shop (Live Between Us)

7. Wheat Kings (Fully Completely)

8. Fifty-Mission Cap (Fully Completely)

9. Poets (Phantom Power)

10. Music@Work (Music@Work)

Encore:

"Naveed" by Our Lady Peace

We're a little late, and I apologize for that, but I'll never apologize for the greatness that is this episode! With Mike Sklens unable to record, Stan, Jonny and I got on the mic as a trio and discussed a whole crapton of flicks, from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory to Kick-Ass to Captain America and Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

In our second segment, it was Jonny's pick for the Movie of the Month, so we had a nice, long conversation about Return to Oz. Was the sequel to the beloved classic a worthy follow-up? You'll have to listen in to find out.

While I've got you here, go on over to iTunes and leave us a review. If you don't do it, worlds will live, worlds will die and nothing will ever be the same again. Do you want that on your conscience?

In any case, thanks for listening, folks! Next week will see the return of Discover Music Project!

On August 31st, DC Comics is going to be enacting a "soft reboot" on their entire line of comic books. While a handful of series will be retaining a modicum of their established continuity and the bigger characters likely won't lose much of their core character, everything else is being wiped clean in the hopes that this lower barrier to entry will attract new readers.

There's been a lot of discussion on whether or not this move is a good thing, but that's not what today's Crosstawk Comics is about. Taking a more positive approach, Gus and I decided to take what we know so far about the 52 new #1s being released across September and pick out our five favorites. So give it a listen as we talk about exciting new books like Swamp Thing, Demon Knights and Stormwatch as well as stand-bys like Batman, Action Comics and Aquaman.

Have something to contribute to the discussion? Let us know via email ([email protected]), Twitter (@crosstawk) or in the comments section on the site. And give us an iTunes review, damnit. What's the deal with the lack of iTunes reviews lately. It's bad for the economy.

Thanks for listening, folks! We'll see you next week!

Karl returns to DMP, this time with his own selection - The Reigning Sound. This Memphis-based group led by singer/guitarist Greg Cartwright mixes punk, rockabilly, and even blues, all infused with the unmistakable sounds of the organ. There's a lot of variety showcased despite the band's relatively short career. Here's the track list:

1. I'm Holding Out - Time Bomb High School - 2002

2. I'd Much Rather Be With The Boys - Time Bomb High School - 2002

3. You're So Strange - Time Bomb High School - 2002

4. You Got Me Hummin' - Too Much Guitar - 2004

5. When You Touch Me - Too Much Guitar - 2004

6. Uptight Tonight - Too Much Guitar - 2004

7. If You Can't Give Me Everything - Home For Orphans - 2005

8. Medication Blues #1 - Home For Orphans - 2005

9. Pretty Girl - Home For Orphans - 2005

10. If I Can't Come Back - Love and Curses - 2009

11. Is It True? - Love and Curses - 2009

12. Stick Up For Me - Love and Curses - 2009

Encore:

The Oblivians

Final Stretch - Play 9 Songs with Mr. Quintron - 1997

As always, we love hearing from you either at the Crosstawk site comments or via email, [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Because you demanded it! Rough Draught's been away for a bit, but it's back, and it's drunk as ever! This episode, Jon and Karl had to record without a third chair, and boy did the booze flow. With so much catching up to do, some surprise revalations, and a coupe embarrassing Tales of Drunkenness, it's a packed show. Not even Jon's iPhone could destroy its power.

This episode, the boys'll be drinking: Dogfish Head Festina Peche (4.5% ABV), Unibroue Ephemere Apple (5.5% ABV), Brooklyn Sorachi Ace (7.5% ABV) and Dogfish Head Burton Baton (10% ABV).

For all that is good and holy in the world, people, you've GOT to write an iTunes review. If you don't, I just don't know how this Israel/Palestine thing's gonna work out. Do you want that on your hands? I don't think you do. So I'll trust you to do what's right.

You can also get in touch with us via email ([email protected]), Twitter (@crosstawk) or in the comments section on the website. And you should actually do it, because again, if you don't, you're a bastard. A dirty rotten crook. A scoundrel.

So listen in as two dudes get sloppy, eh?

Hot off the presses, it's a brand new episode of Hardcore Nerdography! Mike Sklens is on his way out for a weekend of adventure and intrigue, and as such, he left it to me to upload and publish this episode. And since he JUST gave it to me, I have absolutely no idea what's discussed in this episode. Do they discuss the relative merits of Marxism? Possibly. Will Mike stab somebody? It's unlikely, BUT I JUST DON'T KNOW. My guess is that Dante will, at some point, say something offensive about women.

Seriously, this episode could be anything. It could be an hour of interpretive spoon-drumming. It could be a five minute turkey-call lesson. The stunning horrors or delights held within are a total mystery, even to me, your humble presenter.

So listen. Because I'm at work and I can't, and I probably won't until tomorrow. So you'll know more about this than me. It's your only chance to get a leg up on me when it comes to this shit.

Also, and I rarely say this, but you should really write us a review on iTunes. Every time you don't do it, I get suuuuuppppeeeerrrr fucking pissed. Well, I don't. But come on! We're nice guys. Reward our efforts. You can also email us at [email protected], tweet us @crosstawk and write comments on the site.

So that's Hardcore Nerdography. Dooooo iiiiiiiit.

Hey there, folks, and welcome to a brand new episode of the podcast that's all about movies and movie things, Box Office Poison! This month, Jon Rind hops back into the guest chair to join the crew in talking about Harry Potter, Midnight in Paris, Horrible Bosses, Insidious, Doc Hollywood and a whole lot more.

Then, in our second segment, we discuss our Movie of the Month. It was Mike's pick, and we all watched 2003's The Cooler. Next month is Jonny's pick, so if you're interested in watching along with the rest of us, it'll be Return to Oz.

Thanks for listening, folks, and remember, if you have any thoughts, questions or concerns, let us know via email ([email protected]), Twitter (@crosstawk) or in the comments section on the site.

Karl returns to DMP for another listener request show! He and Jonny take a broad look at the career of Neil Young, the highly influential singer, songwriter, and guitar player. Young earned fame in bands such as Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, but this episode is all about his enduring solo career. We've also got a few songs from his collaborations with Crazy Horse and even Pearl Jam. As with many of the musicians featured on DMP, Neil Young has a diverse catalogue with music spanning and blending several genres, so be sure to listen to the whole episode!

1. After The Gold Rush (After the Gold Rush)

2. Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere (Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere)

3. Old Man (Harvest)

4. Alabama (Harvest)

5. Tonight's the Night (Tonight's the Night)

6. Cortez the Killer (Zuma)

7. Human Highway (Comes a Time)

8. Union Man (Hawks & Doves)

9. Song X (Mirror Ball)

10. Harvest Moon (Harvest Moon)

11. Cowgirl in the Sand (Live)

Encore:

Widespread Panic - Don't Be Denied (Ten Mile High Room 1-22-96)

Hello and welcome back to Crosstawk Comics! This week, Gus and Karl take a breather before the eventual Secret Wars blowout with Jonny Metts to answer some fan mail! One of our faithful listeners was wondering what we thought about the Big Blue Boyscout himself, Superman, so we gave our favorite stories featuring or centering on the Man of Steel.

Have some favorite Supes stories of your own? Let us know via email ([email protected]), Twitter (@crosstawk) or in the comments section on the site.

Thanks for listening, guys!