Noble Efforts

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BFN Networks presents Noble Efforts, an intimate, bittersweet and darkly funny chronicle of the complete and utter moral and emotional downward spiral of Justin Velander Holt (f/k/a Bob Dubilina). Li... more

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July 01, 2009 2009-07-01: Swede|Scot|Rock!
BFN Networks presents
Noble Efforts
Season 19
July 1, 2009
Swede|Scot|Rock!
Hosts:
Bob Dubilina
Kyle Ramos
Special Guest:
Maya Dynamite!
EPISODE GUIDE:
* Special BFN (Sound Check) Opener: Bic That Shit!
Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor
* Worldly Introductions
* Dubilina's Swede|Scot Invasion (aka Berserker Blitzkrieg?)
* Sweden as a College Dorm
* Foreign Candies
* Cultural Mythbusting (aka Fat Germans & Australian Trolls)
* A Taste of Djungelvral!
* Scandanavian Blowjob Fetish: A Theory (aka The Official Swedish Greeting!)
Song: Jenny Owen Youngs / Led To The Sea
* Driving to Europe (aka Pro-Pangea)
* Breaking News: Kyle to Swim the Atlantic!
* Atlantic Vice! (Directed by Michael Mann)
* Top 3 "Kyle vs. Wild" Scenarios (aka Breaking the Species Barrier)
The Air India Incident:
* Delayed Flight Limbo
* (Purposely) Stranded in Newark
* No Guarantees for the Next Flight
* United (Finally!) Steps Up
* Last Lufthansa of the Evening
* The Scariest Wake-Up Call
* Scrambling for a Confirmation
* FUCK Air India! Let the Boycott Begin!
Song: Rick Springfield / Time Stand Still
* RICK SPRINGFIELD LIVES! (AND ROCKS!)
* Back to Prom! (aka 18 Again . . . and Again)
* The Primary Directive of Threesomes & Foursomes (aka NO ONE GETS LEFT OUT!)
Frankfurt: Mea Culpa
* Desperately Seeking Nadja
* Boring City, Beautiful Girl
* Her Self-Loathing vs. His High Hopes
* Unwavering Self-Restraint as the Height of Stupidity
* Friend or Fuck Buddy – Choose Wisely!
* "No One to Blame But Myself! (Damnit!)"
Song: Against Me! / Thrash Unreal
Sweden: Rainy Day Riots
* Niki & Fernanda – Ground Zero for Good Times!
* Trafficking Your Girl Friends (aka Appraising Lisa & Maya)
* Courting the Swedes
* Kyle's Pride Parade Proposition (aka Spitroasting Ramos)
* Spontaneous, Drunken Party Purchases
* Seducing the Back-Up Host at the Birthday Bash
* The Perfect Black-Out
* Slim Pickings at Rockkaraoke
* It's True! Sweden Is a Dorm!
* Creepy Guys Have the Best Stories
* "It's in the Name!"
Song: Porcupine Tree / Halo
Scotland: Daniel and the Damaged Goods
* Long-Awaited Reunion with the HSB!
* Debz' Riotous Dinner Party
* Cockblocked by Scottish Hairy Manback
* Just Say NO to Chicago Nerd School Parties!
* "Seriously, You Could Do Better."
* Different Country, Same Ol' Bullshit
* No Clue How to Seize the Moment (aka NOW OR NEVER! GET IT?!)
* Thankful for Good Hosts & Fellow Surfers
Song: Biffy Clyro / Who's Got A Match?
The Air India Incident, Pt. II:
* Longer Delays with New Passenger Check-In Program
* White Trash Mother & Her Screaming Infant
* Worst. Customer Service. Ever.
* One Incredible "Welcome Back!" (aka Bob's First Foursome!) (aka "Take That, Whitman!")
* Sign-Off: Take the Goddamn Boat, It's BFN Networks
Song: The Gaslight Anthem / Meet Me By The River's Edge
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The utter moral and emotional downward spiral of Justin Velander Holt.
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The Sound Of You & Me
Off-the-cuff band interviews featuring exclusive live performances!
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Secondhand Neon
Chronicles and confessions of life on the fringe.
http://www.secondhandneon.com
...more
2h 19min
June 02, 2009 2009-06-02: Domino Effect
BFN Networks presents
Noble Efforts
Season 19
June 2, 2009
Domino Effect
Hosts:
Bob Dubilina
Kyle Ramos
EPISODE GUIDE:
* Special BFN Opener: Ol' Reliable & The Future Unknown
Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor
* The Incredibly Belated El Lobo Furioso: Best Songs of 2008
* 4G Break-Ups (aka Love & Loss in 140 Characters)
* Broken Lighthouse Introductions
Song: Tina Dico / Stains
* "Have You Had Sex Recently?" (aka Vaginal Bailout)
* Snatch & Bits: The Story of Andrew "Dice" Dubilina
* Better Men Were Here Before You (aka Pigging on Ramos)
* The Perceived Threat of the Ex
* Dubilina's Ultimate Bedroom Dealbreaker
* Overcoming Insecurities
Song: The Great Crusades / God Gave Me
Kit's Final Flight:
* Surprise in Bob's Inbox
* $200 to Never See Her Again
* Cliché Cunty Artist Expressions
* Love Deserves Honesty
* Five Sentences to Discuss
* Communication Is NOT Conflict
* This Will Hurt for a While . . . But Not Forever
* One-Sided Rejections (aka Talking At vs. Talking To)
* A Small Sliver of Hope
Song: The Tea Party / Psychopomp
* "Everything Can Be Broken!" (aka Bob Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest)
* Penny's Confession (aka How Hollywood Manipulated Our Love Lives)
* Kyle's Current Existential Crisis
* The Italian Compromise (aka Moving to Jersey!)
* Tilda's Polite Rejection
* The Rivalry Begins (aka Bob Dubilina's a Fag!)
* Unforgivable Booty Call Faux Pas (aka Argument with a Drunk Dial)
* Time to Clean House (aka "We. Are. Done!")
Song: Scott H. Biram / Wildside
No Way But the Highway:
* Zero Tolerance for Minor Annoyances (aka Rude Surfer/Lost Vehicle)
* Last-Minute Invite to a Wild House Party
* Evanston Co-op + Bad Dance Music + No Alcohol = Lame Party
* A Pleasant Surprise by Way of a Mutual Friend
* French Lessons with Luke
* Another Night Wasted on an Empty Promise (aka All Bets Are Off After 4 a.m.)
* Francomance & The Mewn
* "I Don't Like Your Agenda!"
* The Breaking Point (aka Farewell AND FUCK YOU!)
* Even More Determined to Let Go
* Monday Morning Deliverance
* Finally, Ending the Cycle (aka Reestablishing Control)
Song: Acceptance / Over You
* 810 AM (aka Going Back to Mono)
* 50 Accomplished!
* Exponential Lovers (aka The Dodgiest Equation)
* Good News! Bob's Still STD-Free!
* 100 Chicks by 29! (aka Final 50 Before You Die)
* Special Sign-Off: BFN Networks – We're Coming In Your Ears!
Song: Lucky Boys Confusion / Medicine & Gasoline
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The utter moral and emotional downward spiral of Justin Velander Holt.
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The Sound Of You & Me
Off-the-cuff band interviews featuring exclusive live performances!
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Secondhand Neon
Chronicles and confessions of life on the fringe.
http://www.secondhandneon.com
...more
2h 4min
May 21, 2009 2009-05-21: The Low Road
BFN Networks presents
Noble Efforts
Season 19
May 21, 2009
The Low Road
Hosts:
Bob Dubilina
Kyle Ramos
EPISODE GUIDE:
* Special BFN Opener: Compulsive Vampirism
Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor
* The Prediction of a Grand 28 Introductions
* The Need of a Wasted Year
* The Year of Lying (aka Impunity by Way of Manipulation)
* Fresno Survival Tips (aka Desert Heat and Goose-Steps)
* Kyle Ramos Gets Religion (aka Private Catholic, Public Jew)
Song: Joe Bonamassa / The Ballad Of John Henry
* Joe Bonamassa Music Night!
* "Have You Seen Our Kyle?!" (aka 5'11", 102 lbs. of Half-Mexican Hipster)
* A Fistful of Peanut Butter
* In Defense of Bacteria (aka The Ramos Conspiracy Hour)
The Cockblocking Irishman:
* A Little Nip/Tuck in the Bedroom
* The Ideal Wingman Has a Foreign Accent
* Male Bonding with an Emergency Surfer
* PILLAGED by an Irishman
* Kyle's List of Grievances about the Irish (aka The Ol' Potato Famine Pick-Up Line)
* The Ultimate Offense(s)!
Song: Joe Bonamassa / Jockey Full Of Bourbon
* The Frozen Bonamassa
* Kyle's Missed Connection
* Poor Grammar Will Get You Nowhere (Exceptions Made for Eliza Dushku!)
* "Let's Go Fuck Some 'Tards!" (Click Yes or Yes!)
* Subject Line: The Kyle Ramos
* Who Is This Mystery Woman? (aka Dubilina's No Tolerance Dating Policy)
* Overcoming Ethics
* Bob's (Potential) Myspace Fuck Buddy
* Taking Precautions (aka "You Don't Have Anything, Riiiiiiiiiiiiight?")
* A Family of Gamblers (aka Sturdy Ramos Stock)
Song: Joe Bonamassa / Woke Up Dreaming
* Best Time to Break the News
* Corinne's Belated Sexual Awakening
* Detour Date Jackpot
* Gorilla Fucked & Boot Stomped (aka Fuck Her Like You Own Her!)
* Alix Negotiates an Open Marriage (aka Unstoppable Force, Unmovable Object)
* Bob & Kyle BFN Double Team – Call the Experts! (No Substitutions!)
Song: Joe Bonamassa / If Heartaches Were Nickels
* When Awful Tattoos Ruin Attraction (aka Tasteless Tramp Stamps)
* Eagle vs. Raptor – FUCKING AWESOME!
* BFN Turns 16!
* Haunted by Ramos
* Conquering Whitman
* Sign-Off: I Say, It's BFN Networks!
Song: Joe Bonamassa / Dirt In My Pocket
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The utter moral and emotional downward spiral of Justin Velander Holt.
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The Sound Of You & Me
Off-the-cuff band interviews featuring exclusive live performances!
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Secondhand Neon
Chronicles and confessions of life on the fringe.
http://www.secondhandneon.com
...more
1h 49min
May 10, 2009 2009-05-10: Battle Fatigue
BFN Networks presents
Noble Efforts
Season 19
May 10, 2009
Battle Fatigue

Hosts:
Bob Dubilina
Kyle Ramos
Special Guest:
Maya Dynamite!
EPISODE GUIDE:
* Special BFN Opener: My Ramos the Hero
Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor
* "Home for Heroes" Introductions
* Borrowing from the Bob Dubilina Playbook (with Successful Results!) (aka The Life You Should Be Living)
* Kyle Locks Down a Girlfriend
* Running Off to Fresno (aka Springboard into Serious Commitment)
* All or Nothing on the First Date (aka No Apps! Entrees ONLY!)
* The Perfect Girlfriend
* The Wrong Shirt
* Leading by (Bad) Examples
Song: Rogue Wave / Maps
* The Dubilina Jawbreaker (Double Analogy!)
* Boa Constrictor vs. Fat Girl
* Spiraling Out (aka Going for Tarnished Gold)
* Desperate Isolation
* Precarious Emotional Bonding
* The Nicaragua Referendum (aka Free Travel for the Single Ladies!)
* The Dangers of Flirting with a Taken Girl
* The Bawdy/Body Breakfast
Song: William Topley / Sophia
* Post-Breakfast Dustbath
* Preserving Friendship Above All Else
* The Highlight of a Busy Social Weekend
* Fool's Russian (aka Cold War Reenactment in Bob's Bedroom)
* Weary & Weighed Down
* Frustrated & Unfocused
* Reestablishing Control (aka "Everything Else Is Fine. How Do I Fix This?")
* Finding a Proper Long-Term Solution
* Picking Your Battles (aka Keeping Positive in the Face of Assumption)
* "You Need A Goddamn Break!" (aka Time to Get Away)
* Respecting Yourself Enough to Walk Away
Song: Pete Yorn / All At Once
* Bob's New Favorite #1 Fan!
* Steal from Kyle Ramos, Get on The List! (aka Brown-Teeth McFarlane)
* Sign-Off: Save Yourself, It's BFN Networks!
Song: Matchbox Twenty / Downfall
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The utter moral and emotional downward spiral of Justin Velander Holt.
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The Sound Of You & Me
Off-the-cuff band interviews featuring exclusive live performances!
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Secondhand Neon
Chronicles and confessions of life on the fringe.
http://www.secondhandneon.com
...more
1h 40min
April 26, 2009 2009-04-26: Noble Efforts
BFN Networks presents
Noble Efforts
Season 19
April 26, 2009
Noble Efforts

Hosts:
Bob Dubilina
Kyle Ramos
EPISODE GUIDE:
* Special BFN Opener: Big Grievance/Small Demand
Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor
* Northern Lights Introductions (with Magnets!)
* Nothing Left to Do But Talk It Out (aka Bob Dubilina's Super Rape-Out!)
* World of Warcraft: Rape-Out! Edition
* "What's Wrong with Your Family?!"
Song: We Are Scientists / Lethal Enforcer
* The Predilection for a Trilogy
* Bob's New Dating Policy
* Vigilante Lovin': Romantic Myth vs. Ugly Reality
Third Wreck's a Charm:
* Delayed Rendezvous with Penny
* A Lonely Easter Weekend
* Subject Line: Bunny Ears (aka I Miss You)
* Preferred Outlets for Getting Over It
* Another Argument Ensues
* The Genesis of All Drama
* The Worst Assumption (aka "Do You Even Know What I Want?")
* Getting It So. Fucking. Wrong!
* Doubting Her Sincerity
* Salvation by Way of Drunken E-mails
Song: Paul McCartney / Riding To Vanity Fair
Small Victory for Big Hearts:
* Pursuing Samantha (aka Interested but Uncertain)
* Old Baggage vs. New Love
* Dodging the Discussion
* Subject Line: Alright (aka One Last Try Before Walking Away)
* The Importance of Keeping the Door Open (aka A Punch to the Heart)
* Kyle Wins Her Favor!
* Slightly Vindicated
* New Rule for ALL Future Girlfriends
Song: Pete Yorn / Don't Wanna Cry
What Have We Learned from All This?
* BFN Is NOT Gospel (and No Girlfriend Should EVER Listen)
* Kyle's Prop Diary
* The Ultimate Query
* Honesty Is the Best Policy! (Believe It!)
* Cheating Is Easy! (But That Doesn't Make It Right!)
* Remaining Ethical, Staying Healthy
* STEP UP! BE A PERSON! BE VOCAL! SPEAK UP!
* Sign-Off: BFN Networks – SPEAK UP!
Song: What Made Milwaukee Famous / Sultan
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The utter moral and emotional downward spiral of Justin Velander Holt.
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The Sound Of You & Me
Off-the-cuff band interviews featuring exclusive live performances!
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Secondhand Neon
Chronicles and confessions of life on the fringe.
http://www.secondhandneon.com
...more
1h 30min
April 12, 2009 2009-04-12: Nobody's Wolf
BFN Networks presents
Noble Efforts
Season 19
April 12, 2009
Nobody's Wolf
Hosts:
Bob Dubilina
Kyle Ramos
Special Guest:
Maya Dynamite!
EPISODE GUIDE:
* Special BFN Opener: Big Me
Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor
* Missed Cue Introductions
* All I Really Need to Know I Learned on 24 (aka You Can't Do That on 24!)
* The Jack Bauer of BFN Networks
* Bob's Life as Public Knowledge (You've Been Warned!)
* Deja Vu Introductions . . . Again!
Song: Alkaline Trio / In Vein
* The Inherent Dangers of Being a Self-Documentarian
* The Prime Directive of BFN Networks (aka "This Is About ME, NOT You!")
* An Egomaniac Never Gossips (aka "I'm Almost There!")
Big Backlash to The Big Come Down:
* Slapdash Road Trip to See Kit (aka Class Warfare in the Twin Cities)
* Retribution Sex
Penny's Rejection:
* Concerns About Sexual Partners
* Disclosing Facts, Not Drama
* The Story of Bob: A Pamphlet
* Last Place Lover (aka "You're Only Involved as Much as You Want to Be!")
* Extreme Contempt for Jokey Criticism
* "What Do YOU Want?" (aka Assumption Before Fact)
* Giving Others the Opportunity to Fail
* The Lengths We Go to Become Rational
Song: The Gaslight Anthem / Great Expectations
Kit Bolts . . . Again:
* Adding More Stories on a Towering Inferno (aka Worst. Foreman. Ever.)
* Deleted from All Social Networks
* "Did You Plan This?" (aka The Escape Clause)
* Getting Furious Over Lack of Closure
* The Melodramatic Dear John E-mail
* Kyle's Rude Dismissal
* Eloquence without Explanation
* Kyle's Fear of Success vs. Bob's Great Expectations
* "Who Is This Real You?"
* Big Gamble on the Gut Feeling (aka Driving Blind. In the Dark.)
* Gorilla-Fucked: A Definition
* A Higher Standard (aka "The Golden Rule Is NOT Enough!")
* A Passionate, Detailed Response (aka Aiming True with Your Words)
* The Importance of Rational Dialogue
* "You Need to Catch a Break!" (aka The Juggling Tightrope Unicyclist)
* "Step Up! Be a Person!"
Song: The Kooks / Sway
* A Slim Chance of a Future
* Tired of Being Lovesick
* Forced into a Holding Pattern
* One Slice of Three Pizzas (aka "Find Me the One with Three Toppings!")
* The Dilemma of the Waiting Game (aka 30 Minutes or Less!)
* "You Need To Get Healthy." (aka Being OK with Laying Your Burdens Down)
* Bob's Definition of Stepping Up
* Too Good for the Team? (WTF?!)
* Fair Warnings from the Future
* The Growing Fury (& How to Release It)
* Age Is Not A Factor (aka "I Got You Figured Out!")
Song: William Topley / I Can't Wait
* Saturday Morning Epiphany (aka No More Moping)
* Hearing It vs. Accepting It
* Always Missing Someone
* Done with Waiting
* The Little Distractions That Make Up a Life
* Love Insurance
* "You Have People Who Love You!"
* Sign-Off: Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose, It's BFN Networks!
Song: Bernard Fanning / Sleeping Rough
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The utter moral and emotional downward spiral of Justin Velander Holt.
http://www.nobleefforts.net
The Sound Of You & Me
Off-the-cuff band interviews featuring exclusive live performances!
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Secondhand Neon
Chronicles and confessions of life on the fringe.
http://www.secondhandneon.com
...more
2h 31min
April 06, 2009 2009-04-05: The Chronicles Of Whitman
BFN Networks presents
Noble Efforts
Season 19
April 5, 2009
The Chronicles Of Whitman
Hosts:
Bob Dubilina
Maya Dynamite!
Special Guest:
Janice Whitman
EPISODE GUIDE:
* Special BFN Opener: Alumni Escorts
Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor
* "Wake the Fuck Up!" Introductions
* TimeLife presents: Pill o' the Month Club
* Plan B: Pill, Place or State of Mind
* Planned Parenthood . . . After Dark
* Fake Numbers in Senior Yearbooks (aka Just Before the Internet Revolution)
* Getting in Touch a Decade Later
* High Praise & Great Expectations
* Googling Roberto
* Friendship in Post Production (aka "Being Pretty is the Answer!")
* The Next Columbine Kid
Song: Mike Doughty / 27 Jennifers
* Searching for Bob Dubilina
* Shock & Awe Autobiography
* Seven Words to Sum Up a Life
* Falling for Las Vegas
* The Seven Faces of Denise (aka Dr. D and the Peer Partner)
* Invite to Aruba
* IM Confessions (aka Admiration & Infatuation)
* Cockblocking Crockett
* A Paralyzing Fear of Rejection
* The Best of the Worst/The Worst of the Best
* Delaying the Reunion (aka No Rush for Romance)
* A Sudden Dislike of the Dutch
Song: The (International) Noise Conspiracy / I Am The Dynamite
Symon the Cyst:
* Dieting to Perfection
* Backlash Binging
* A Long Overdue Consultation
* Her First Peek 'n' Poke
* Emergency Surgery
* Slim Chance for Procreation (aka Involuntary Sterility)
* Maya Offers Up Her Eggs
* The Silver Lining (aka Embracing Life!)
* Viking Funeral for the Alien Baby
Song: Brindley Brothers / Angels
Eureka! Eureka!
* 5th Generation Nevadan
* The Loneliest Town on the Loneliest Highway
* Whitman Family Reunion
* The Ostensible Hangover (aka Judgey McJudgerson and the Judge-O-Rama Band)
* The First Sign of Things to Come
* Road Trip from Hell
* In Desperate Need of Medical Assistance (& Gatorade)
* Hauled Off in the Meat Wagon
* Barbaric Medical Practices
* Revenge of the Bowels
* Stool Sample of the Damned (aka Topping Off the Hat)
* Feeling Awful, Looking Great
* Final Assessment (aka Complete & Utter Contamination)
* Making the Headlines
Song: Presidents Of The United States Of America / More Bad Times
* The 10-Year Reunion Is Nigh! (Bob Won't Make It)
* High Marks for the Windy City Reunion (aka Top of the Five!)
* No Nooners for the High School Sweethearts
* Carson High Class of '99 Epic Sexual Conquest! (with Reunion Train Finale!)
* Sign-Off: Make Your Own Reunion, It's BFN Networks!
Song: Red Wanting Blue / You're My Las Vegas
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Noble Efforts
The utter moral and emotional downward spiral of Justin Velander Holt.
http://www.nobleefforts.net
The Sound Of You & Me
Off-the-cuff band interviews featuring exclusive live performances!
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Secondhand Neon
Chronicles and confessions of life on the fringe.
http://www.secondhandneon.com
...more
2h 22min
March 23, 2009 2009-03-22: Spring Cleaning
BFN Networks presents
Noble Efforts
Season 19
March 22, 2009
Spring Cleaning
Hosts:
Bob Dubilina
Kyle Ramos
Special Guest:
Maya Dynamite!
EPISODE GUIDE:
* Special BFN Opener: To Date A Predator
Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor
* Happy Pills Introductions (featuring Ethnic Salutations!)
* "Hello, Chloe!" (aka Attack Cat)
* Berkley Manor Rodent Infestation
* Proper Cockroach Disposal
* Old School Pest Control
* MouseHunt!
* Russian Mousetrap Radio Challenge
* The Body Count Escalates
* The Cupboard Crime Scene (aka CSI: Berkley Manor)
* Recycling Your Mousetraps
* The Last Stand
Song: SPAN / Don't Think The Way They Do
* The Prodigal Roommate
* Mama Ramos (aka BFN Family Reunion)
* Sound Advice from Master Berkley
* Sean Penn Soapbox
* Going Public with the Vasectomy
* Condom Cache (aka Thank You, DiscountCondomKing.com!)
* The EJS Doctrine
* The Hypocrisy of All These Hasty Conclusions (aka IUD vs. IED)
* Possible Resentment Over Not Having a Say
* A Sentimental Glimpse into the Future
* Ambivalent to Motherhood
Song: Biffy Clyro / Who's Got A Match?
* Special Shout-Out in Savage Love!
* "But Who Wrote It?!"
* Attempting to Overcome (Perceived) Awkwardness (aka No One Puts Bobby in a Corner!)
Song: Dewey Kincade & The Navigators / Just Getting Started
* The Folly of the Double Album
Helping Out Our Heartbroken Friends:
* Prudent Relationship Advice (aka Learning from Bob's Mistakes)
* BFN: The Crumbling Psychosis of Bob Dubilina
* Anticipating Valhalla
* Big Red Tony's First Heartbreak
* Bekah Cunningham In Search of Closure
* Counseling the Couchsurfers
* Kyle's Hard Knock Life
* Sign-Off: It's a Better Place to Be . . . on BFN Networks!
Song: Sponge / All-American World
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Noble Efforts
The utter moral and emotional downward spiral of Justin Velander Holt.
http://www.nobleefforts.net
The Sound Of You & Me
Off-the-cuff band interviews featuring exclusive live performances!
http://www.thesoundofyouandme.com
Secondhand Neon
Chronicles and confessions of life on the fringe.
http://www.secondhandneon.com
...more
1h 38min
March 15, 2009 2009-03-15: The Big Come Down
BFN Networks presents
Noble Efforts
Season 19
March 15, 2009
The Big Come Down
Hosts:
Bob Dubilina
Kyle Ramos
EPISODE GUIDE:
* Special BFN Opener: The Misery-Go-Round
Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor
* Great Career Expectations Introductions
* Triple Love High (aka Penny, Kit & Tilda)
* Life on a Sinusoid
* Reservoir Dog Love Life
* Penny (aka The Guarded Heart)
* Tilda (aka Dark Horse Dirty Dancer)
* The Magic of the Mystery
* Mutual Dating Philosophy (aka Unrealistic Expectations & ________________)
* Perpetual Misery as Lady Magnet
Song: Shock Stars / I Got A Feeling
* A True Disciple of the Gut Feeling
* The Right Time to Say "I Love You" (aka Keep 'Em Desperate)
* Bob's Sterility as the Ultimate Favor (Seriously!)
* Feigned Intelligence
* Kiss on the First Date
* Surprise Sterility
* Subversive Honesty
* Kit (aka The Long-Distance Love Interest)
* More Women, More Problems
* LADD – Lady Attention Deficit Disorder
Song: Eagles Of Death Metal / Heart On
* Lovers, Warts & All
* The Importance of the First Fight
* Self-Indulgent Declarations of Withdrawal (aka "CometoTERMSwithyourEMOTIONS!")
* Two Brains In Sync (aka Mundane Distractions)
* Awkward Finish to an Intimate Threesome (aka Jealous & Exhausted)
* "What Do You Want in a Relationship?" (aka Frankengirlfriend)
* 1000 Miles of Longing
* Pursuing Tilda
Song: Gingersol / You Fall Off
* "Can I Ever Play It Cool?!"
* How to Contact Kyle in a Crisis
* It's Not True Love Until Sunrise!
* Unforeseen Rejection
* The Side Effects of Sudden Heartwreck
* Kit Finally Comes Clean (aka The Unnecessary Sacrifice)
* The Importance of Being Honest
* A Desperate Need for Trust (aka The Next Step in the Healing Process)
* Proof vs. Belief (aka The Alchemist)
* Leading By Example
* An Insane Proposition
Song: Red Wanting Blue / Probably Nothing
* Unexpected Residual Baggage
* A Sincere Appeal
* Uncle Dale Offers a Few Pearls of Wisdom (aka Familiar Crazy)
* Persistence Is Key
* A Complete Retraction of Friendship (aka Emotional Purging via IM)
* One More Fucking Faux Pas
* For The Record . . . (aka Casual & Rational)
Song: The Ike Reilly Assassination / The Mixture
* Readjusting for Reality
* Final Assessment (aka "What Is In My Control?")
* The Best Assurance
* A Few Last Words
* Sign-Off: Might As Well Face It, I'm Addicted to Love, It's BFN Networks!
Song: Powderfinger / Waiting For The Sun
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March 05, 2009 2009-03-05: Ex-Communication
BFN Networks presents
Noble Efforts
Season 19
March 5, 2009
Ex-Communication
Hosts:
Bob Dubilina
Kyle Ramos
Special Guest:
Maya Dynamite!
EPISODE GUIDE:
* Special BFN Opener: Patient Zero
Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor
* The Nastiest Outbreak Introductions (featuring Another Banned Phrase)
* Bad Pad Thai (aka Unknown Ingredients)
* Wicked Garden
* Kyle vs. Black Diamond
* Breaking the Fever (aka Strategically-Placed Ice Packs)
* Nonstop Vomitous Valentine's Day
* Substances Abused for Parental Bonding
* For Love of Lasagna
* In Defense of Germ Warfare (aka Slam Dunk Cure for AIDS)
Song: The Who / It's Not Enough
* Rockstars on Twitter (aka Rock 'n' Roll Reverse Psychology)
Bob's First Panic Attack:
* Close Call on the Blue Line
* The WRONG Response to This Situation
* Proposed Reactions (aka Play It Cool & Brutal)
* More Aggressive Tactics
* Turning Discomfort into the Ultimate Icebreaker
* Final Four Options for Future Encounters
* Heroism Isn't Sexy
Song: Joe Bonamassa / Miss You, Hate You
* Utterly Oblivious to Maya's Heartache
Mary Alison Got Married?!:
* The Two Month Relationship (aka Wedding Bell Rush)
* Bad Omens at the Four-Month Mark
* The New Champion of Her Heart
* Self-Torture via Repeated Viewings
* The Lasagna Rejoinder (aka Judgmental Italian Food)
* Grasping for Insight
Reactionary Dating:
* Ramos Loses His Touch
* Weeding Out OKCupid (aka Hey Bowser!)
* The Diana Ruse (aka Burned by Jeff Goldblum)
* On the Prowl for a New Virgin (aka "Let's Not Have Sex!")
* Kittens + Lasagna = The Good Life
Song: Frightened Rabbit / Keep Yourself Warm
* Fruits & Vegetables in the Bedroom
* Don't Let Your Ladies Go to Puerto Vallarta!
* Oedipus Ramos (& Other Stories about Kyle's Family)
The Trouble with Erin:
* Multiple Lovers at Shaggs' Party (aka The Mindful Asshole)
* Joanna's Roommate Mouths Off
* "Where Do I Fit In With All This?"
* The Wheels Come Off (aka Drunk & Displeased)
* A Long & Difficult Drive to Hyde Park (aka "Tres Leches" Dubilina)
* First & Final Warning to Joanna's Roommate
* "That's A 'Ho Calling A 'Ho A 'Ho!" (aka BFN at the Apollo)
* Soup Kitchen of Love
Song: Jasper James / Vibrator
* The Life & Times of Brucie "Mad Dog" Mittman
* Sign-Off: Don't Pry, It's BFN Networks!
Song: Sheryl Crow / Now That You're Gone
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Noble Efforts
The utter moral and emotional downward spiral of Justin Velander Holt.
http://www.nobleefforts.net
The Sound Of You & Me
Off-the-cuff band interviews featuring exclusive live performances!
http://www.thesoundofyouandme.com
Secondhand Neon
Chronicles and confessions of life on the fringe.
http://www.secondhandneon.com
...more
2h 22min

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