It's the annual trip to the Jukebox of Regrettable Halloween Music, and of course a walk through the woods to the Haunted Diner, where something to terrible to contemplate awaits. 

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It's been a wet summer at home and no cruise ship vacation. But the Diner, oddly enough, finds a way to compensate. Musical features include the great film composer, John Barry – leading a rock 'n' roll ensemble? Yes. And more.

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James Lileks ruminates on the search for the perfect summer song. Also, Peter Lorre.

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It's almost Easter, and that brings recollections of the hierarchy of springtime confections. James Lileks discusses the best way to sever the ears from a chocolate rabbit while listening to songs about spring – including that one about the dinosaurs.

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A shortage of uranium brings temps down, and we turn to the jukebox for solace. (Spoiler: no solace available)

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Roadside restaurant raconteur James Lileks returns with another look at regrettable Christmas music – including the eternal search for a Rudolph rival.

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Have a seat at the counter, and enjoy first installment of the Diner's survey of regrettable Christmas music. From tot's popping pistols at Santa to needless arcade-game tie-ins, it's here. Alas. 

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It's Thanksgiving at the Diner! Turkey-themed music of dubious quality, recollections of feasts past, and the real reason Pepto-Bismol brings back good memories. Note: no turkeys were pardoned in the making of this episode.

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The Diner introduces a new computerized portal for ordering breakfast; a glum autumnal mood grips the patrons, and not even Mungo Jerry can boost their spirits. An attempt to fix the glitches goes just about as well as you might expect.

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