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This week, Tim, Kirk, & Jim discuss the the following Rolling Stones-permeated topics.

First off, you’d think that a newly-released Rolling Stones live album from the early 70s would be a cause for celebration, but as it is confined to Google’s Android platform, it’s as cause for consternation and the spur for a long, serious discussion about how music exclusivity — whether via artificially high prices or artifically enforced platforms — encourages piracy.

Not only do artists like U2, Nirvana & Bob Dylan end up burying musical treasures in “Super Deluxe” box sets with exorbitant prices, it’s gotten so bad the Elvis Costello wrote a blog post encouraging his fans not to purchase his recent live album until next year. (2:20 – 23:20)

Then, on the heels of a report that she might be pro-life, we do an interview with the iPhone’s built-in personal assistant, Siri, to try and determine what her politics are once and for all. (23:30 – 30:15)

Finally, even though Kirk’s mix is a bit of a mess, he still has time to talk about the new album from Tom Waits, reissues from the Rolling Stones and the entire Linton Kwesi Johnson catalog. (30:16 – 40:30)

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Medialoper Bebop Episode 24: Steal This Podcast was recorded at 9:05PM on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 via Audio Hijack Pro over iChat. It was edited in Audacity. The opening and closing music of the Medialoper Bebop podcast is “Big Hand on the Seven” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans.

May The Rolling Stones rest in peace.

This week, Tim, & Jim and a very yelly Kirk tackle the following subjects:

First, in a brand-new segment entitled “Explain it to Kirk,” Tim & Jim explain the Twilight phenomenon to Kirk. (3:35 – 8:50)

Then, it’s reported death of the Compact Disc, which — according to some reports — is going to be abandoned by the major labels as soon as the end of this year. (08:53 – 18:00)

Here’s the chart we’re talking about in the podcast:

Once again, Medialoper Bebop Commissioner Gordon Loper harasses us with a phone message. And to spite him, you should probably follow us on Facebook. (26:11 – 28:07)

Finally, it’s a very deep look at a very deep album, Hüsker Dü’s landmark Zen Arcade, as it is inducted into the Medialoper Bebop Great Albums Hall of Fame. (27:22 – 47:58)

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Medialoper Bebop Episode 23: Zen Arcane was recorded at 9:00PM PST on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 via Audio Hijack Pro over iChat. It was edited in Audacity. The opening and closing theme for Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven” by The Miss Alans.

This week, Kirk, Tim and Jim are reeling from the ramifications of the reversion back to Pacific Standard Time, so there are fewer topics, but more digressions!

First, a look at Amazon’s Kindle Owners Lending Library, and what it might mean for the Publishing industry, and you, the Consumer. Yes, you!! (07:20 – 21:00)

A voicemail from Commissioner Loper leads to a plot to capture Jay Fung, who still doesn’t know that he’s been mentioned on nearly every single podcast for the past couple of months. (21:02 – 23:00)

Then, a Musical Moment to Die For: The Dream Syndicate – Then She Remembers. (23:02 – 25:02)

Finally, Jim reveals his amazingly simple 21st Century plan to fix the problem of Daylight Saving Time, something that has been publicly affecting our lives since at least 1983. (25:03 – 33:32)

Here’s what’s in Jim’s mix this week: John Doe, Deer Tick and some rare Smiths. (33:33 – 37:54)

All that, and commentary from our special guest, Siri!!

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Medialoper Bebop Episode 22: Time Change was recorded on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 9:00 PST via Audio Hijack over iChat. It was edited by Jim in Audacity. The opening and closing theme is “Big Hand on the Seven” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans, who don’t even know that we plan on kidnapping half of their band in order to keep Commissioner Loper from replacing us with them.

No virtual assistants were harmed in the making of this podcast.

This week, Jim, Kirk & Tim are not quite as organized as in previous weeks, which is really saying something (really saying something) (bop bop shoobie do wah).

First off, Kirk’s impending trip to San Francisco sparks a discussion about what having the San Francisco Giants being the MLB champions for a year meant to Tim & Jim, and how the Rapture could have kept the Giants champions forever. (3:45 – 7:10)

Then, we discuss the decision by Warner Bros to put the Harry Potter DVDs on moratorium at the end of the year, and wonder what it might mean for the future of digital media vs. physical media. (7:14 – 19:56)

We look at the first world problem of how iPads are affecting bandwidth in hotel rooms, and Kirk’s PROTIP for solving the problem. (19:57 – 25:45)

After that, another voicemail from Medialoper Bebop Commissioner Gordon Loper. Yep, we’re still in trouble over that whole “Hitler” thing. (25:46 – 28:10)

This week, it was Tim’s turn to do “In The Mix,” however, he’d had a busy week, and tried to discuss albums he hadn’t even heard, and we had to bring in the Commissioner to find out if he could even do that. Tim’s controversial and theoretical mix might include Tom Waits, Noel Gallagher and Coldplay. And Peter Gabriel. (28:12 – 33:50)

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Medialoper Bebop Episode 21: Harry Potter and the Naked Grab For Cash was recorded at 7:15PM PDT, Tuesday October 25, 2011 via Audio Hijack over iChat. It was edited by Jim in Audacity.

The opening and closing music for Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans.

If it takes you longer than four hours to listen to this podcast, please consult a doctor.

This week, Tim, & Jim and Kirk discuss whether or not the fact that everybody is experiencing pop culture at their own pace detracts from the communal enjoyment of — and ultimate enjoyment of — that pop culture.

This was brought on because it seems like loads of people are reading the Song of Ice and Fire Books but nobody is discussing them. (6:31 – 16:27)

Then, we discuss our problems with the Medialoper Promo Department, and how you can like us on Facebook . (16:28 -18:59)

Then, we look at the World Series, the ratings for smaller market teams and wonder how much longer it will be on FOX. (19:00 – 28:29)

Welcome to all of our post-Rapture listeners. How is the weather in heaven? (28:30 – 33:19)

All that, and what’s in Kirk’s mix: Wilco, Miles Davis, Best Coast and Beruit (33:20 – 40:10)

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Medialoper Bebop Episode 20: A Podcast to be Named Later was recorded at 9:00pm on Thursday, October 20, 2011 via Audio Hijack over iChat. It was edited by Jim in Audacity.

The opening and closing music is “Big Hand on the Seven,” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans.

No cats or dogs were harmed during the making of this podcast.

This week, Jim, Tim & Kirk look at Netflix’s “never mind” about Qwikster and call back to in the infamous “lost” podcast, where the prediction was made that Qwikster wouldn’t make it through October. (03:22 – 14:10)

Next, we deal with previous podcast business involving Hitler and R.E.M. (14:14 – 19:40)

Then, instead of discussing Facebook for the iPad, we parse the saga of Phoenix Jones, superhero and the rest of the Rain City Superhero Movement, and determine that one of the things a superhero needs is multiple copies of his costume. (19:45 – 30:30) –

Finally, it’s Jim’s favorite album of the 21st century – The Hold Steady’s Boys and Girls in America, – the latest inductee into the Medialoper Bebop Great Albums Hall of Fame. (30:30 – 43:13)

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Medialoper Bebop Episode 19: Walk Around and Drink was recorded at 9:06PM PDT on Tuesday, October 7, 2011 via Audio Hijack Pro over iChat. It was edited in Audacity. The opening and closing music is “Big Hand on the Seven,” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans.

Related: The Lies of the Hold Steady and the Drive-by Truckers

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Like every other blog, podcast and media outlet in the entire multiverse, Tim, Jim & Kirk discuss the life of Steve Jobs, the products that he championed and the legacy that he left. (02:17 – 12:28)

After that, we debate the possible return of Arrested Development, and whether or not it even come back in the first place. (14:01 – 22:31)

Then, we talk about how whether or not we listen to albums as albums anymore. (22:32 – 32:07)

Finally, it’s a look at the music in Jim’s mix: Wilco, Kurt Vile and Girls. (32:08 – 35:18)

All that, and a plethora of Hitler jokes, on Medialoper Bebop Episode 18: A Huge Mistake!

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Medialoper Bebop Episode 18: A Huge Mistake was recorded at 9:07PM PDT on Wednesday, October 6, 2011 via Audio Hijack Pro over iChat. It was edited in Audacity. The opening and closing music is “Big Hand on the Seven,” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans.

Jim apologizes for his huge mistake: the mispronunciation of “Gob.”

After last week’s technical difficulties, Kirk, Tim & Jim are back!

This week, we look at the new Facebook ticker, the Facebook Timeline and discuss the implications of “frictionless sharing.” (3:35 – 12:17)

Then, we’re really looking forward to the new Kindles. (14:10 – 19:30)

Also, a long long long look at and celebration of R.E.M. (21:03 – 46:04)

Finally, a look at what’s in Tim’s mix: Ryan Adams, The Vaccines, The Jayhawks, and Pearl Jam. (46:07 – 50:48)

All that and a Musical Moment at the end of the world, on Medialoper Bebop Episode 17: Time as an Abstract!

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Medialoper Bebop Episode 17: Time as an Abstract was recorded at 9:00PM on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 on Audio Hijack Pro via iChat. It was edited by Jim in Audacity.

The theme music is “Big Hand on the Seven” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans, who were hugely influenced by R.E.M.

This week, we’re working out some technical bugs as we’re recording the podcast via iChat instead of Skype. There’s a damn good reason for this, and Kirk explains why. (2:07 – 16:00)

Then, we take a look at the hype surrounding Windows 8, and Tim admits that there is nothing that Microsoft can ever ever do to make him appreciate them. Just like certain people with Obama. (16:00 – 23:04)

Finally, it’s the third inductee to the Medialoper Great Albums Hall of Fame: Brian Eno’s 1974 masterpiece Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) (24:00 – 35:45)

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Medialoper Bebop Episode 15: Skype Hunting was recorded at 9:51PM PDT on Wednesday, Sept 14, 2011 via Audio Hijack over iChat. It was edited in Audacity.

The theme music is “Big Hand on the Seven” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans.

No Tazmanian Devils or fake plastic kangaroos were harmed in the making of this podcast.

Kirk, Tim & Jim are back after an unexplained hiatus, and here’s what they’re talking about this week:

Spoilers. That UCSD study that supposedly said that spoilers actually enhance people’s enjoyment of stories.

The latest battle between musicians and the major labels: how the copyright law might allow artists to control their old recordings.

And in the latest installment of our “You’re an Idiot” segment: Jim is a Windows guy. Kirk & Tim, not so much.

In Jim’s mix: Gil Scott-Heron, tUnE-yArDs, Low and an old R.E.M. bootleg favorite finally gets officially released.

All that, and a Musical Moment with The Who, on Medialoper Bebop Episode 14: Cant Stop Spoilng, brought to you by the DuroSport Electronics Company, where they’ve revolutionized the music player with their new DuroCloud Player.

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Medialoper Bebop Episode 14: Cant Stop Spolng was recorded at 1:00PM via CallGraph for Skype on Saturday, August 20, 2011. Jim edited it in Audacity.

The opening and closing music for Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans.

No spoilers were given out during the making of this podcast.

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