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POND's Jay Watson on the flippancy of the human brain, sitting on a bus for nine hours and Seinfeld by maDCap

In maDCap's first edition of the segment "Gorm Report" with our San Francisco correspondent Laura Gorman, we sent her to the historic diner called Fog City. Located along the Embarcadero, Laura went to this fine establishment because we'd read their burger was badass, among many other items on their menu. In this episode of maDCap's Gorm Report, listen to executive chef and part owner Bruce Hill tell us what he likes in a burger as well as which celebrity he turned down for a reservation at Fog City.

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In the immortal words of Robert Kelly: "I don't see nothin wrong...with a little Bump n Grind." We here at maDCap agree wholeheartedly, and so does David Fogel of the music and events company 88DC. Along with partner Joe Liehr, Fogel had a vision for his hometown of Silver Spring, Maryland, that included an expanded bump program and robust grind capacity. Now, "Bump n Grind" is no longer simply a description of your sweaty Saturday, it's also the name of a new spot for coffee, music and food at 1200 East-West Highway. maDCap stopped by Bump n Grind's opening day to offer our support and to speak with David Fogel about this "quintessential third space."

(photo credit: Chip Py)

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A moment of Kim Dawson's trademark brilliance from this episode: http://soundcloud.com/madcapdc/oversimplificationofherbeauty.

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Unbeknownst to many, underneath Washington, D.C's iconic park known as Dupont Circle, there is an old trolley station. Braulio Agnese is with the Arts Coalition for the Dupont Underground (ACDU), "a non profit organization working to transform the unused Dupont Circle trolley station into an institution highlighting the District's rightful place on the cultural map."

In this episode, he took us underground.

www.dupontunderground.org

Closing track: "Decompose" by Dunc

http://dtmd.bandcamp.com/track/decompose

"If you don't have art in your life...you're dead."

@madcapdc & http://DancePlace.org present the debut exhibition, "Reza Ghajar: "Painting Pain"

January 8-29 at Studio 21 on Monroe Street Market (716 Monroe St NE DC. map: https://goo.gl/maps/zJItb )

'maDCap Family Circus at Reza Ghajar: Painting Pain' ft. DJ Native Sun, Mink & Red Hot: Jan 22, 6-9 PM.

Closing Party: January 29 from 6-9 PM.

Visit http://RezaGhajar.com to view artwork and find more information.

By day, Joshua Steele is a mild-mannered, thoughtful British gentleman who enjoys a good graphic novel and a nice mojito. But by night, he transforms into a sonic superhero and unrepentant bass warrior, Flux Pavilion.

maDCap's second rendezvous with Flux Pavilion took place in a most unusual locale: the bathroom backstage at the Mad Decent Block Party at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. Due to the depth of the conversation and its intimate setting, we're calling this program "Flux Pavilion: The Inner Sanctum."

Then, we listen back to our newly-expanded first encounter with Joshua Steele from New Year's Day of 2013. That conversation was held at Washington DC's newly opened Echostage and featured Steele's label-mate and partner in crime Shaun Brockhurst, better known as Doctor P.

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Laura Silverman plays Jane on the HBO series, "The Comeback" which had its season finale on Dec 28. The series was created by Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow. I realize that not everybody who reads this is old enough to remember how most of us came to know Kudrow. For those not in the know, Kudrow played "Phoebe" on the acclaimed series "Friends." In "The Comeback" she plays Valerie Cherish, an embarrassing actress with a thirst for the big time, even when it wants nothing to do with her. Once a star, and not so much anymore, she tries to revive her career by doing a documentary about her life. She hires a student film crew and has the highest of hopes in pitching the final edited documentary to Bravo. Jane was the producer of this tanking documentary. She's mostly heard off camera, being snapped at by Varelie.

This series was first filmed in 2009 and was canceled after one season. Behold, the suits wanted it brought back and it airs a second and final season in 2014. In season 2, Jane has since grown into a serious documentary filmmaker. But Valerie is back at her door. With one last request.

Should we mention that Laura Silverman is also Sarah Silverman's older sister?

In this conversation, Laura and maDCap chat about various topics: her background in Bedford, NH, her early literary days and the "O'Connor Cons," and of course her character Jane on HBO's The Comeback.

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Alana and Kristy’s taste testing at Baked & Wired was beyond awesome. We’ve got the birds’ audio proof that the Georgetown bakery is all it’s cracked up to be. Tune in to hear their expert opinions on which coffee best compliments the bakery’s blondies (or blondés?). If your stomach isn’t rumbling by the end, you’re probably not human.

Special thanks to Tessa and the Baked & Wired crew for making it all possible.

www.bakedandwired.com

Sunday, December 21 your favorite podcast celebrates another year on earth. The maDCap Holiday Party features DJ Native Sun, DJ Diem and Finn & Mojo all spinning on the legendary sound system of U Street Music Hall. Dan & David caught up with headliner DJ Native Sun to get a taste of his style leading up to the big night. Admission is free before 12 for 21+. Visit http://madcapdc.org or http://uhalldc.com for more information.

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