Fizzle Like a Flood

Fizzle Like a Flood

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  • Volume XXXIV: Somewhere Less Liney

    Hello and welcome to a new season of FLAF!! The haunted house is all closed up for the winter and it's time for some random recordings from Doug's life. Enjoy!

    Contents:

    - In the spring, Doug and Megan got to see Hollywood Babble-On live in Iowa City (and sing along to the Justin Bieber song).

    - Trilety speaks of the emotional burden of cupcakes. And hates on sprinkles.

    - Snow geese at DeSoto Bend (for Dan!)

    - Doug, Megan & Elisabeth went down to meet Travis & Rachel in Kansas City for the Oddities Expo.

    - Sarah Benck singing that one Blues Traveler 'Hook' song

    - watching the motorcycle jumps at World of Wheels with 'Jimety'

    - The Prohibitches go see the Prairie Cats at Ozone lounge

    - A spotting of Ralph Garman in the Iowa City ped mall!

    - Doug and Megan visit Raven's Grin Inn in Mount Carroll, IL

    - Matt Whipkey's size 32 pants story

    - Gearing up for Megan's art show in the spring

    - Mom missed the birthday surprise because of the damn wipers

    - Matt Geiler's amazing 'Rainbow On the Ceiling' song for Trilety who is actually Megan

    - My name vexes Hauntcast's Chris Baker mwhahahaha

    22 min
  • Volume XXXIII: Podcast Ready

    Welcome to... April?!?! As I type this it is snowing outside. So stay in and listen to this new episode in which Doug and his old middle school and skate friend Lewis head to Lincoln in the summer of 2017 to see Iron Maiden!

    Contents:

    - Mostly it's just the very rando concert recordings plus songs by Ghost (the opening band) and the Maiden...

    'Square Hammer' by Ghost

    'The Evil That Men Do' by Iron Maiden

    16 min
  • Volume XXXII: Bad Bath

    It's March! Here's a new episode so hopefully none of you gave up this podcast for Lent. Please enjoy responsibly.

    Contents:

    - Doug sledding/destroying his body

    - They had these crazy jet heaters at Haunticon (https://haunticonomaha.com/)

    - More sledding. This time Megan goes. Drink every time she says 'okay.'

    - Destroyer playing a song live at the Waiting Room

    - We put Caitlin's old toothbrush to good use cleaning up kitty pee!

    - Recordings from the annual Groundhog Day parade in Unadilla (part 1)

    IN THE YEAR 2017

    - Funnel Cock

    - Sounds of the cabin

    - Trolling ghosts at Malvern Manor (http://malvernmanor.weebly.com/)

    - 'Atom Eyes' by the spectacular Tobin Sprout at Reverb

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    - Even more sledding. Including a new song by the Toddfather!

    - Even more Unadilla. The actual parade this time!

    - Fireplace commentary by Trilety

    - Superbowl Joke of the Year - 'Parsley and Pubes' by Karen

    22 min
  • Volume XXXI: The Sun Humping the Moon

    We're back again and TWICE in the same month! Craaaaazy. In this episode we have some NYE fireworks action, a new flashback to 2017 section (featuring recordings from the Great Solar Eclipse of last summer) and an in-depth 'demo' look at the famous Wink record of Studio C circe 1984. Also a really fun song by Michael. Enjoy, kids!

    Contents:

    - 'Rick' on KFAB informing Mr. V of his 7 inches of 'whatever.' 'Rick' sounds a lot like Brian to me.

    - Doug's new can crusher machine satisfies!

    - Watching the postponed NYE fireworks downtown with Megan, Travis and Rachel

    - Michael Campbell singing us a cute little song at an open mic a few weeks back (http://michaelcampbellsongwriter.com/)

    IN THE YEAR 2017

    -Elliott's happy birthday message to Doug

    -Megan and her wheezing freezer

    -Megan, Doug and Elisabeth trek south to view the Great Solar Eclipse of 2017

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    -Rachel witnesses Don King Troll for the first time

    HOBOWRECK DEMO TIME

    -Doug and Megan listen to his Wink record for the first time. (Doug chomps a lot on popcorn during this just for Wayne.)

    30 min
  • Volume XXX: Grown-Ass Man's Basement

    Hello! It's post all the holidays and the FLAFcast is back. This episode is packed full of all things Thriller Retro Haunt, Doug's 1980s basement haunted house, which happened back on Halloween. Also documented is Doug's trip to Halloweenapalooza in Ottumwa, IA. Enjoy!

    Contents:

    - Everyone loves a dead baby!

    - Post Haunt Interviews by Elisabeth Part I

    - Haunt building! 'Carrie' pail drop test and the thrill of opening 1983 beer

    - 'If We Try' by The Rare Candies, a new Omaha band Doug is into (https://therarecandies.bandcamp.com/)

    - Post Haunt Interviews by Elisabeth Part II

    - The Thriller team was not on the Madness haunted house guest list (but we still love you, Josh, Cody, Terry & others!)

    - The Children of the Corn theme can work with 'Suicide Note' by Chris Mills! Random.

    - Doug meets Courtney Gains of COTC, The Burbs and Can't Buy Me Love fame. Oh, Back to the Future too!

    - THRILLER WALK THRU SOUNDS

    - Post Haunt Interviews by Elisabeth Part III

    - 'What is the intelligence?' - Superjazz

    - Goddamn Bordello

    - Juan's Wall <3

    27 min
  • Volume XXVIII: Obama Everyday (Tick Spray, Not Dick Spray)

    Sorry It's been so long! Doug has been spending a lot of time building a HAUNTED HOUSE in his basement. (Probably his mid-life crisis) I guess it could be worse...

    But so here's what's been going on since April. Enjoy!

    Contents:

    - Obama Everyday - so true to life

    - Doug gives Trilety a tour of what has since actually become an actual haunted house (wow!)

    - Doug's favorite Brady Bunch episode happily caught on the 'Brady Brunch' on a random Sunday

    - 'Holly' by Township & Range https://www.facebook.com/TownshipAndRangeOmaha

    - Karen and Elisabeth send Doug some ocean sounds from Mexico

    - For a bit, a little black kitty liked climbing up into the space over Doug's porch.

    - T just has the booty.

    - Recordings from Doug and Megan's trip to Iowa City and Waterloo to see Wayne Coyne's art show

    - Megan and Trilety make a secret recording on Doug's zoom

    - Easter hike at the prairie!

    - As part of putting in the haunted house, Doug replaced the hot water heater.

    - Sounds of the saw and screwing

    - Hobowreck Demotime: 'Battery' by Metallica

    - An oldie Doug finally put in the podcast!

    22 min
  • Volume XXVII: There's No Rules

    Hello and we're back! Sorry it has been so long. (Doug is working on a special SECRET PROJECT in his basement, so he has been preoccupied.) More on that to come in a future episode! For now, you MAY enjoy...

    Contents:

    - Sneaking up on ducks in Elmwood Park one Friday evening after a fish fry

    - T Bird has a humor cunt. Were you also not surprised?

    - A song I assume is called 'People Are Disgusting' by the legendary Jonathan Richman performed live at the Waiting Room.

    - Doug and Megan unwrapping his Purple mattress. Review: IT'S AWESOME

    - A wonderful waterfall in the Embassy Suites

    - Blah Blah Blah

    - Hobo Roll - a night of sushi

    - More of that fun night in Elmwood Park and our favorite drunk bartender at the Mai Tai Lounge

    - Doug's old roommate Korey Anderson live at the Barley Street

    - Juan and Megan leave a secret message on Doug's Zoom

    - Showing Megan how Doug cuts his hair - THE FLOWBEE! (https://www.flowbee.com/)

    - Wheezy Wiggle Butt, the hobo dog

    - Some Easter time shenanigans in the basement of a cool church across from UNO

    - HOBOWRECK DEMOTIME: 'Close to Me' by The Cure

    - Some closing poetry by Sir Richman

    21 min
  • Volume XXVI: Speaky-Z and the Prohibitches

    What?? A new episode so soon?! No foolin'! Doug hopes this helps you pass the rainy days, friends. If you would like to join the Prohibitches, just let Doug know. Let's try to make this a bit more regular than the Wing Committee ha

    Contents:

    - Some good squealing by Doug and Megan

    - The AMC theater in Council Bluffs has a dome in the lobby that is WOW!

    - Someone is NOT burning up for Douglas.

    - I got stuck in a crazy hail storm a couple weeks ago.

    - Anonymous American Playing '4th of July' at the Barley St. (for Doug!)

    - This is what happened outside of Doug's house.

    - I can't really make this not gross and wrong. But really it's just a little rubber sample thingy of the Purple mattress Doug just got.

    - Go Karts in CB!

    - The first bonfire of the 2017 season (Sorry Jamie!)

    - Sweet sounds of the Duck Inn. Megan says this is 'the future.' What??

    - Sounds of Cascio's with our **BIG IDEA**

    - Anonymous American rocking the Boss (with intro from Joni)

    - I sharpened a knife all on my own!!

    - Some gong banging at work

    - HOBOWRECK DEMOTIME: An acoustic demo of 'Ziggy Stardust' OOooOOOOoOo miss you, David. <3

    23 min
  • Volume XXV: Helium

    Sorry February passed with no new episode! But this one more than makes up for it with great music, terrific silliness and BETTER SOUND thanks to the Zoom recorder Doug bought! Please forgive him - he's still learning how sensitive the mics are. (A new wind screen has been procured that looks like Don King's hair, so hopefully there will be less wind pops in the future.) Enjoy!

    Contents:

    - Elisabeth hates on nacho cheese Doritos

    - Trilety and Juan bust into the poop emoji balloon Megan and Doug got Juan for his birthday.

    - Megan's first circus! The tigers we NOT very exciting, as Abram notes.

    - Ben Fold playing 'You Don't Know Me' live with the Omaha symphony. Sorry about my singing ha

    - Smashing ice at the Curvy Cottage on Super Bowl Sunday

    - Testing the googly eyes on the Zoom (FAIL)

    - Wayne's albino story

    - Doug and Megan trek North on a strange nostalgic journey

    - The Bishops playing a song by The Specials (Doug thinks) at the Barley Street Tavern

    - Pet Sounds in the snow!

    - A big compilation of recordings from our Groundhog Day celebrations in Unadilla, NE

    - The last Peach Rockstar

    - HOBOWRECK DEMOTIME: a great 4-track demo of 'Burning Up' by Madonna (off her 1st album). Love those robo-vocals!!

    - Sucking on poo

    26 min

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Hosted by a robot (or Dr. Stephen Hawking if you'd prefer) and fueled by Vess strawberry soda, Fizzle Like a Flood is an aural scrapbook - an ongoing time capsule. Various life recordings, songs,…