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  • 2008-10-21: Lust Without Borders
    BFN Networks presents
    Noble Efforts
    Season 18
    October 21, 2008
    Lust Without Borders
    Hosts:
    Bob Dubilina
    Kyle Ramos
    EPISODE GUIDE:
    * Special BFN Opener: Impromptu Electronica
    Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor (BFN Live)
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    * Incredibly Hectic Introductions (aka Hip-Deep in Couchsurfers and the CIFF)
    * Self-Made Man via One Night Stands (aka Throwing Down with Fatty Pneumonia)
    * Bringing On the Bad Stuff (aka The Method Terrorist)
    * The Morally Sound Slut
    * A Better Solution Abroad
    Song: Lucky Boys Confusion / When Bad News Gets Worse
    Destination: Montreal
    * Chasing After Lou (aka "Happy Birthday, MEWN!")
    * The Wolf (& Other Nicknames)
    * Geographic Guesswork: North America Version
    * Canada: A Whole 'Nother Country
    * The International Carpool ("Objection! . . . Or Something.")
    * The Long-Awaited Heartfelt Discussion (Complete with Unintentional Foreign Audience!)
    Song: Biffy Clyro / Mountains
    * A Taste of Maple Liqueur (aka Waffle Mouth)
    * A Million Little Setbacks (aka Border Guards and Bad Directions)
    * Winded Greetings
    * Sleeping Bobby (aka "Wake Me Up for Cokes!")
    Song: Porcupine Tree / Halo
    * Bottoms Up #2! (aka "This Needs More Syrup")
    * The Representation of Change (aka One Tough Dollar)
    * A Goldmine of Gorgeous Women (aka Crushing the Eurodouche)
    * How Chicago Corrupted Our Standards
    * Sucker: A Definition
    * The Feral Wolf (aka The Craziest Chick Bob Could Ever Hope For)
    * Roped, Gagged, Delivered
    * Aggressively Submissive
    Song: People In Planes / Flesh & Blood
    * Bottoms Up #3 (aka "Lou Will Fucking Cut You!")
    With A Friend Like Melissa:
    * Immediately Suspicious of the New Guy
    * "You Are Not a Threat to Me!" (aka Assured of Your Rightful Place)
    * The Power Play (aka Pure Left, Corrupt Right)
    * Giving the Girls Alone Time
    * Enticing Tara-Lee
    * Divvying Up Lou(?)
    * Back to Bob Bashing
    * The Wolves Send 'Em on Their Way!
    * A Different Approach to Self-Repair
    * The Heavier the Heart, The Longer the Distance
    Song: Conor Oberst / Moab
    * The Hannah Ultimatum (aka Northern Dubilina, Southern Ramos)
    * Keep 'Em Separated (or Prepare for the Worst!)
    Destination: Costa Rica
    * The Adventurous Pen Pal
    * "Living Well is the Best Revenge!"
    * Top Secret Great Escape
    * One Small Snag with Keeping Quiet (aka "I'm Feeling Pretty Spontaneous . . .")
    Song: Cordero / Abre La Ventana
    * Bottoms Up #4 (aka The Legend of Leshik)
    * Natalie's Checklist (& A Few Special Surprises)
    * In the Shadow of Her Escapades
    * Our Own Private Paradise
    * Five Days of Strange Chemistry
    * R&R Buzzkill
    * Back in the Game!
    Song: William Topley / Wide Sargasso Sea
    * The War on Sleep
    * Big Thanks to the International Mistresses
    * Sign-Off: BFN Networks – Get Over It!
    Song: Red Wanting Blue / Where You Wanna Go
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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
    2 hr 11 min
  • 2008-10-16: Rebound By Love
    BFN Networks presents
    Noble Efforts
    Season 18
    October 16, 2008
    Rebound By Love
    Hosts:
    Bob Dubilina
    Kyle Ramos
    EPISODE GUIDE:
    * Special BFN Opener: The 18 Ultimatum
    Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor (BFN Live)
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    * "Welcome to Season 18!" Introductions
    * It Pays to Be Co-Host (aka No Money for the Man in Charge)
    * Per Usual, Behind Schedule (aka Illiterate and Unintelligible)
    * Rebuilding Momentum (aka Getting Over Getting Dumped)
    * Revolving Door Regulars (aka Seeking New Season Ticket Holders)
    Song: Ike Reilly / I Don't Want What You Got (Goin' On)
    * Back on the Bachelor Bike
    * Three Months of Voluntary Celibacy (aka Increasingly Bizarre Porn Discoveries)
    Worst. Booty. Call. EVER:
    * Emotional Scar Show & Tell
    * Late Night Proposition vs. Good Night's Rest
    * Buck Naked Dealbreaker (aka Please Accessorize the Nudity!)
    * Bloated Buzzkill (aka Kyle's Questionable Bedroom Activities)
    * Completely. Inappropriate. Passive-Aggressive. Behavior.
    * Attempting to Defuse a Precarious Situation
    * Ousted!
    * Locked Out & Texting
    * The Disgruntled Hero (aka "Let's Chalk This Up to a Bad Night")
    * Destined for a Miserable Existence (aka Beyond JoJenniMaeve)
    Song: Acceptance / In Too Far
    * Rockstar or __________
    * Late Night with the Au Pairs (aka Two Germans and a Thai)
    * "Wouldn't It Be Funny If . . . ?"
    Song: Kings Of Leon / Ragoo
    * The Awkward Ride Home (aka "Thanks for Being Such Good Sports!")
    Epic Labor Day Weekend 2008:
    * Tim's House Party (aka Killing for Kensington)
    * Wicker Park Conga Line
    * Lesbian with a Mean Right Hook
    * Blood Sausage: A (Disgustingly Detailed) Definition
    * Going Home with Strangers (aka Post-Brunch Walk of Shame)
    * Kyle's Tranny Encounter Segue
    Song: Red Wanting Blue / U.S. Bumper Sticker
    * There Will Be Blood Sausage!
    * The Ultra-Ambitious One Night Stand (aka Bob, The Couchsurfer & The OKCupider)
    Song: Catsplash / What You Ask For
    http://www.bfninyourears.net/music/Catsplash-What_You_Ask_For.mp3
    * Random Girls on the Radar
    * Specific Guidelines for the Period
    * Raw, Empty and Desperate to Escape
    * Sign-Off: One Night Ain't Gonna Fix It, It's BFN Networks!
    Song: The Great Crusades / God Gave Me
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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
    1 hr 55 min
  • 2008-08-28: The Big Snip (Part 2)
    BFN Networks presents
    Noble Efforts
    Season 17
    August 28, 2008
    The Big Snip (Part 2)
    Hosts:
    Justin Velander Holt (a/k/a Bob Dubilina)
    Kyle Ramos
    Special Guest:
    Maya Dynamite!
    EPISODE GUIDE:
    * Special BFN Opener: The Vasectomy Inspectors
    Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor
    * Rejected & Exiled Introductions
    The BFN Vasectomy Trilogy:
    * Full Disclosure (aka Why?)
    * The Big Snip (Part 1) (aka What?)
    * The Big Snip (Part 2) (aka How?)
    * Rogue Vasectomizer (aka "Deal, Mate!")
    * "My Mom Got A Vasectomy"
    Song: Kings Of Leon / Sex On Fire
    * Yes, Maya, We Know You Lost Your Virginity to Tyler Durden
    The Consultation:
    * A Brief Rundown on Dr. Mostowfi & His Technique (aka VasectomyChicago.com)
    * Grilling the Patient (aka Jack Bauer, M.D.)
    * Dreading the Orgasm
    * VCFs for Everyone! (aka Two-Hour Window, Four-Hour Lasagna)
    * The Average Patient
    * Greenlight for Vasectomy!
    Song: Meiko / Boys With Girlfriends
    * Disgusted with Kyle's Dating Streak
    Vasectomy Myths & Facts:
    * What Is A Vasectomy? (aka Detroit Goes On Strike)
    * A Lighter Load?
    * The Cruelest Assumptions from Your Closest Friends (aka The Eunuch Who Hated Children and Condoms)
    * "You Can Always Get It Reversed" (aka Bob Is Legend/Cosmetic Surgery Timebomb)
    * Anti-Sperm Antibodies
    * Kyle Ramos' Special Donations (aka Fallback Fathers)
    * Another Special BFN Reunion . . . Without Bob
    Song: Red Wanting Blue / Red Ryder
    * Special Thanks in the Liner Notes
    The Procedure:
    * Going Completely Smooth (aka Bic That Shit!)
    * Follow the Instructions! (You Can Do It!)
    * No Reason to Be Nervous (aka The Best Testimonial You Could Ever Hope For)
    * Getting in the Mood (aka "Where's My Vasectomy Mix CD?")
    * Just a Little Bit of Pressure
    * Working Magic Through a Small Hole (aka SCRELL-O)
    * The Even Number Child Theory
    * Remembering Joel's Advice (aka The Makings of a Responsible Man)
    * Final Words of Support
    Song: Valley Lodge / My Baby (Mix 2 No Outro)
    The Recovery:
    * No Restrictions?!
    * The Sinister Chauffeur (aka Stand & Deliver 2: Year of the Ramos)
    * Poor Choice for a Home-Cooked Meal (aka A Couch in the Kitchen)
    * The Unforeseen Perils of Mexican Food
    * Testing the Equipment (aka A Vigorous Bout of Masturbation)
    Song: Local H / November: Blur
    The Recovery (cont.):
    * Gently Seducing the Wounded (aka Beware the Monster Bruising)
    * The Thrill of a Smooth Crotch (or the '70s Singer-Songwriter Look)
    * A Sweeter Spoonful
    * Another Alternative to Vasectomy
    * Quoted in the RedEye
    * A Sense of Finality (aka Choose Your Own Extinction)
    * Fair Warning on the First Date
    * 'Cause Parenthood Shifts Priorities
    * Informing the Masses
    * A Whole New Ballgame
    * The Accidental Vasectomy
    Song: Cordero / Ruleta Rusa
    * Season 17: The Best Batch of Interviews We've Done to Date
    * A Great Investment for the Future (aka "More Money = More Better!")
    * The One Guideline You Must Follow
    * Dead at 28! (aka The Power of the Deadline)
    * A Clean Bill of Sterility
    * And the Honor Goes to . . . Maya!
    * Sign-Off: BFN Networks – Annnd Snip!
    Song: Big Blue Ball (aka Peter Gabriel & Friends) / Exit Through
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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
    2 hr 16 min
  • 2008-08-28: The Big Snip (Part 1)
    BFN Networks presents
    Noble Efforts
    Season 17
    August 28, 2008
    The Big Snip (Part 1)
    Host:
    Justin Velander Holt (a/k/a Bob Dubilina)
    Special Guest:
    Dr. Kiu Mostowfi
    EPISODE GUIDE:
    The Big Snip (Part 1) consists of an interview with Dr. Kiu Mostowfi of Vasectomy Clinics of Chicago in which he discusses everything you need to know about vasectomies.
    * Introductions
    * How a Surgeon Becomes a Specialist
    * What Is A Vasectomy?
    * Typical Candidates
    * Misguided Inquiries (aka Grilling the Patient)
    * Exception(s) to the Rule
    * The Importance of Being 100% Sure (aka The Dubilina Standard)
    * Practically No Restrictions
    * What Does A "No Needle, No Scalpel" Vasectomy Entail?
    * No Reason to Be Nervous (aka The Best Testimonial You Could Ever Hope For)
    * 2200 Surgeries, TWO Complications
    * The Rubber Band Test
    * For More Information . . .
    * Sign-Off
    Interview Time: 46 min:46 sec
    Important Web Links:
    Vasectomy Clinics of Chicago Official Site
    http://www.vasectomyclinics.com
    Vasectomy FAQs
    http://www.vasectomyclinics.com/faq.htm
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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
    47 min
  • 2008-08-22: Notre Monde de L'Amour
    BFN Networks presents
    Noble Efforts
    Season 17
    August 22, 2008
    Notre Monde de L'Amour
    Hosts:
    Bob Dubilina
    Kyle Ramos
    EPISODE GUIDE:
    * Special BFN Opener: Dueling '90s
    Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor
    * Obsessed with the '90s Introductions
    * Caught Off Guard with Not-So-Current Events
    The Runaway Couchsurfer:
    * Birgit's Friend from the Greyhound (aka Dubilina Halfway House)
    * Alternative Shelter for the Homeless
    * The Threat of a Negative Reference (aka Don't Play with Rat Traps!)
    * The Dangers of Hosting a Hot Irish Bartender (aka Monster Squad Hanky Panky)
    Song: Sponge / Plowed
    * "Lost" Flyers for the French Girl
    * Kyle Finds His True Love (with Two Dollar Tonics!)
    * Attempted Early Morning Elopement
    * "Finally, Someone Else Who Believes In Love!"
    * $2000 Emergency Flight Fund
    * The Crucial Missing Item
    * The One Man Who Would Understand This Predicament
    * Connect First, Then Skype
    * Zombie Love in the UK
    * Let's Go BFN London!
    Song: Artificial Joy Club / Sick & Beautiful
    * Welcome to BFN London! Promo
    * A Demand for Sweeter Tea
    * Dog's Bollocks (aka Maybe You Did Take It with You!)
    * Friendship By Way of Violence
    Awkward Future Encounters with the Ex:
    * "Remember This? Huh?"
    * "You've Changed!"
    * Fabricated Memory Lane (aka _______ Hard!)
    Song: Caroline Spine / Mrs. Sullivan
    * Horrible '90s Covers
    * Wolf & Tortoise
    * The Two Big Guns in Bob's Social Arsenal
    * The Champions of Karaoke (aka The Luck o' the Biggs!)
    * Turtle Voltron!
    * Bob's French Love Connection (aka Confessions to the Mewn)
    * Making The Fuck with Lou
    * French Ramos, The Ultimate Wingman
    Song: Folk Implosion / Natural One
    * Mr. Ramos's Man Room
    * Couchsurfing Cult . . . Um, Community!
    * Disappointing Mr. Berkley
    * The Mayans Knew Everything!
    * Bob's German Au Pair Fetish
    * Never Too Old to Pursue the Under 21 Crowd
    * Blitzkrieg in the Bedroom
    Song: Brother Cane / Lie In The Bed I Make
    * Bailing for Another's Couch
    * The Two-Timing Russian
    * Kyle Defects to PFN Networks
    * Sign-Off: Tell It to the Moon, It's BFN Networks!
    Song: Blind Melon / Galaxie
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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
    1 hr 47 min
  • 2008-08-17: The Chronicles Of Neko
    BFN Networks presents
    Noble Efforts
    Season 17
    August 17, 2008
    The Chronicles Of Neko
    Hosts:
    Bob Dubilina
    Alyssa Kensington
    Special Guest:
    Pamela Neko
    EPISODE GUIDE:
    * Special BFN Opener: The Trouble with Double Booking
    Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor
    * The One Thing Too Hot for BFN ("Can't Stop the Bob Train!")
    * Introductions with a Woman's Touch
    * Danger: Surprisegasm!
    * Fish Lovers' Urban Legends (aka Kensington Chowder)
    * The Many Assumed Kinks of Pamela Neko (aka Fortune 500 Vag)
    Song: The Great Crusades / Sex Sells (So I'll See You In Hell)
    * Vaginal Spelunking (and Far Freakier Things Found in Hentai Porn)
    * The "Convenient" Four-Legged Boyfriend
    AnimeCon Adventures:
    * The New Queen of Cosplay
    * A Recipe for Freak/Geek Debauchery
    * The Star Trek Nerd Within (aka A Brief Synopsis of Koke & Cemen)
    * Not Your Average Convention-Goer
    * Public Bicurious Imposters
    * A Safe Place to Express Yourself
    * Big Plans to Re-Enact The Bodyguard (aka Cosplay Boyfriends)
    * A Desire to Be Objectified
    * Ravaging the Yaois
    Song: Bloodhound Gang / The Ballad Of Chasey Lain
    * Don't Ask to Eat Ass! (Just Do It!)
    * Obsessed with Anal (aka Propositioning at the Backdoor)
    * Only You Can Prevent Anal Escalation!
    * The Best Way to Get Pam's Ass (& Respect)
    Neko's Guide to Scoring at Conventions:
    * Beware the Con Funk
    * Establish an Online Hook-Up (aka Reuben Snatchwich)
    * Keep Yourself Available (aka Gung Ho with Two Hands & Three Holes)
    * Be Vocal about Calling Dibs
    * Clear the Room! (aka Empty Bathroom, Free Liquor, Bullhorn)
    * Beware the Lurkers (aka Lurker Lotto)
    * Keep Your Roommates Out (aka Snatch Latch)
    * Or . . . Don't Fuck at Conventions!
    Song: Atmosphere / Shoulda Known
    * The Novelty Factor
    * So Upfront and Open-Minded
    * A Torrid First Love (aka Hot & Heartwarming)
    * The Tao of Swanson (aka The Man with B-A-L-L-S!)
    * The Perfect Blowjob (aka Training Hard for Chad Swanson)
    * Oral Sex Artisan
    Song: Paranoid Social Club / Two Girls
    * Pushing Through the Gag
    * Olympic Wet Dream Team (with Snatch Watch Finger Action Bonus!)
    * The Impromptu Late Night Human Urinal (aka Sleepkink Surprise!)
    Song: Buckcherry / Crazy Bitch
    * The Most Dangerous Cosplay Outfit
    * Pam: A (New) Definition
    * Fapper (Framed) Photo Finish
    * Neko's House of Horror Porn
    * Early Dibs for the Next Convention
    * Sign-Off: Playing for Keeps, It's BFN Networks!
    Song: Grand National / Talk Amongst Yourselves
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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
    2 hr 38 min
  • 2008-08-07: Trial By Fire
    BFN Networks presents
    Noble Efforts
    Season 17
    August 7, 2008
    Trial By Fire
    Hosts:
    Bob Dubilina
    Kyle Ramos
    EPISODE GUIDE:
    * Special BFN Opener: The New Tenants
    Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor
    * Busy July Introductions
    * Dark Knight Overdose [SPOILER ALERT!]
    * Fire in the Berkley Manor (aka Stop, Drop, Walnut!)
    * Silent Prayer of the Insured
    * The Ol' House Fire Seduction Technique
    * First Date Vigilante
    * Chicks Love an Androgynous Dude
    Song: Collective Soul / Burn
    * 50-50 Odds for a Working Outlet
    * A Legitimate Fear of Beehives (aka The Bizarre Non Sequitur)
    * Broken Window, Stolen Stereo (aka Taking Only What You Need)
    * No Sympathizing – Blowjobs Only!
    * A Valid Excuse to Buy More Shit
    * Viable Options for the Uninsured
    Song: Goo Goo Dolls / Big Machine
    * For Love of Johnny Rzeznik (aka The Lingering Rock Star)
    * The Platonic Stalker-Friend (aka Cock Vouchers)
    The Trouble with Oshinn:
    * The "Kept Woman" Agreement (with Perks!)
    * The Secret Betrayal
    * Exiled Over the New Guy
    * How to Guarantee Future Affairs with Your Woman (aka JELL-Oshinn)
    * "Just Think About All Those Dudes Fucking Your Ex" (aka Cuddlin' on the Cock)
    * The Impact Player
    Song: The Eric St-Cyr Band / You Were My Favourite
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    * On the Cusp of Something Great (aka Do You Know The Eric St-Cyr Band Epyllion?)
    * Some Much-Needed Zest
    * BFN, Audio Cthulhu
    The Trouble with Veronica (aka Bruce Springsteen Love Story):
    * Relationship Limbo
    * A Vicious Argument Spins Out of Control
    * For Want of a Positive Attitude
    * The Ultimate Frustration (aka Single yet Still Exclusive?)
    * "Something's Gotta Give"
    * The Biggest Hurdle of All
    Song: Powderfinger / Roll Right By You
    * Dubilina's Outlook on Future Loves
    * First Round Divorcee Renaissance
    * A Better Alternative to Walking Away(?)
    * Demanding More from Yourself (aka "Nobody's Gonna Do This for You")
    * Life, In A Nutshell (aka "Either This Will Work, or It Won't!")
    * Uphold the Standard (and Fuck the Rest!)
    * Creating Your Own Happiness (aka The Only Asshole Out Here!)
    * The Conqueror and the Promoter
    * Sign-Off: Taking the Hit, Paying the Price, It's BFN Networks!
    Song: Brindley Brothers / Man On Fire
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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
    2 hr 28 min
  • 2008-07-09: HSB
    BFN Networks presents
    Noble Efforts
    Season 17
    July 9, 2008
    HSB
    Hosts:
    Bob Dubilina
    Kyle Ramos
    EPISODE GUIDE:
    * Utensil-Free Chili Sound Check
    * Special BFN Opener: Jimmy Reece's BBQ Shack
    Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor
    * BBQFN Networks Introductions
    * Independence Day '08 Activities
    Fat Willy's Holiday BBQ Bender:
    * Gorging for Your Mother's Love
    * Learning How to Stretch Out a Meal
    * White Suit BBQ Challenge
    * Seriously, Get A Bib
    Song: IKE / We Like Sugar
    * The Handsome Scottish Bastard (and Other Beautiful Couchsurfers) (aka "Check The Teeth!")
    * Missed Flight for a Brooklyn Booty Call
    * Wacky Bridesmaid Welcoming Party
    * Enabling Lisa's Inner Child (aka Friendship Litmus Tests)
    * Puffy Suit Jacket Fall Fashion
    Song: Was (Not Was) / It's A Miracle
    * Learning Accents, Not Languages
    * The HSB Approves His Nickname (aka Lisa's Bizarre Tell-All)
    * Great Food in the Windy City
    * The Scotsman's Last Weekend in America (aka "I Want Him Wrecked!")
    * Mancrushing on the HSB (aka Bob Needs Hugs)
    Song: Joshua James / Today
    * Shameless Plug for the "New" Joshua James LP!
    * The Warmth of Vinyl
    * In Anticipation of a New Sound System (aka Awesome Finds at Reckless Records)
    * Bob Dubilina's Doing Just Fine (aka Voiceovers & Vacations)
    * Hit/Take/Bang/Spit/Jerk/Bid:The Kyle Ramos Guide to Manhood
    * Why We Commit (aka "Don't Leave Me!")
    * The Proper Way to Reject Others
    Song: Josh Joplin Group / It's Only Entertainment
    * Too Old for the Teenage House Party
    * The Ultimate On-Air Enablers
    * A Deep Love for Actors Named Kevin
    * Back-Up Party Plans (aka The Small Window of Sobriety)
    * Kyle's Fourth of July Family Bender
    Song: Barenaked Ladies / 7 8 9
    * Kyle's Dwindling (& Depressing) Food Supply
    * The Drunken Ramblings of Ramos
    A Second Visit to the THP:
    * Surprise Rendezvous with Pam
    * Last Chance for an American Girl
    * The Insomniac's Stamina
    * Drunken Griffin Tattoo
    Song: Cordero / Quique (BFN Live)
    http://www.bfninyourears.net/content/TSYM_Live/TSYM17-26-Cordero-Quique.mp3
    * Couchsurfer Chemistry (& Etiquette)
    * Unsupervised Rock Stars in the Berkley Manor
    * Fair Warning to Snoopy People
    Song: Danko Jones / Your Tears, My Smile
    * The New Roommate
    * A Disturbing Mental Picture of Lisa
    * Sign-Off: You Can Always Crash Here, It's BFN Networks!
    Song: Panic At The Disco / Northern Downpour
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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
    2 hr 9 min
  • 2008-07-02: The Trust Factor
    BFN Networks presents
    Noble Efforts
    Season 17
    July 2, 2008
    The Trust Factor
    Hosts:
    Bob Dubilina
    Kyle Ramos
    Special Guest:
    Alyssa Kensington
    EPISODE GUIDE:
    * Special BFN Opener: BFN Site Update Inferno!
    Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor
    * Sloppy BFNinYourEars.net Overhaul Introductions
    * Bob's Third(?!) Surprise Birthday Party (aka "Seriously, Where's MY Invite!!!")
    Song: Pinback / Seville
    * Welcoming Bob's Partner In Crime
    * Meta-Ramos
    * Mike & Maya Call It Quits (aka Bob Hugs or Sixty Million Dollars)
    * Thankful for the Clean Break
    * Waiting for the Emotional Rollercoaster to Start
    * The Intruder Lying Next to You
    Song: Millencolin / Route One
    * Kate Goes AWOL
    * "Prove It, Internet!"
    * King Me: The Kyle Ramos Story
    * Swearing Off Chicks 'Til 2009
    Song: Garrison Starr / Gasoline
    * Late Night Trust Exercises
    * No More Need for the Hard Sales Pitch (aka "What? You Like Three-Ways?!")
    * The First Major Hiccup in an Open Relationship
    * Taking a Big Step Back (aka The Long Jump from A to M)
    Song: Mudcrutch / Scare Easy
    * Kyle's Desperate Crusade for a 4.9 (aka Impromptu Penis Puppetry)
    * Drifter Charisma
    * The Champion's Endgame (aka Being Forrest Gump)
    Song: Atmosphere / Skinny
    * Booty Text Message Directory
    * The Misinterpreted Submission (aka The Dejected Catholic Schoolgirl)
    * Low Standard Wedding/Memorial Service
    Song: Big Blue Ball (aka Peter Gabriel & Friends) / Burn You Up, Burn You Down
    * Countdown to Extinction
    * Dispelling STD Myths
    * Kyle's Upcoming Vasectomy from BFN
    * Sign-Off: Keeping It Smooth, It's BFN Networks!
    Song: Jimmy Eat World / Your House 2007
    Brought to you by BFN Networks
    http://www.bfninyourears.net
    Like to hear more about our hangups, neuroses, heartbreak and debauchery?
    Check out the rest of our podcasts!
    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
    1 hr 52 min
  • 2008-06-17: Accidental Blackouts
    BFN Networks presents
    Noble Efforts
    Season 17
    June 17, 2008
    Accidental Blackouts
    Hosts:
    Bob Dubilina
    Kyle Ramos
    EPISODE GUIDE:
    * Special BFN Opener: Dear Craigslist Women
    Song: Jimmie's Chicken Shack / Dropping Anchor
    * Insomniac Introductions (aka "Bob In An Empty Room")
    * The Second Unconscious Phone Call (aka Accidental Blackouts)
    Song: Jimmy Eat World / Big Casino
    * Doing It in the Dark
    * Kyle "Trows" His Goo
    Song: Danko Jones / King Of Magazines
    * Time Travel Sex (aka Passion vs. Deviance)
    * The Dassion Effect: A Scientific Theory
    * Quantum Leaps with Sticky Hands
    Song: Red Wanting Blue / U.S. Bumper Sticker (BFN Live)
    http://www.bfninyourears.net/content/TSYM_Live/TSYM17-17-Red_Wanting_Blue-US_Bumper_Sticker.mp3
    * Excellent Reminders to Keep It Going BFN Promo
    * Kyle Starts Raking in the Digits (aka Sport Flirting)
    * Phone Numbers – Get, Don't Give!
    Song: Death Cab For Cutie / Your New Twin-Sized Bed
    * The Subtle & Seductive Booty Text?
    * "There Are No Accidents in Attraction!"
    * Good Odds for a Good Man (aka The Opportunist's Jackpot)
    Song: Ana / We Are
    * Nonsense Songs We Hate to Love
    * Taking Comfort in Old Addictions
    * Bullied by the Homeless (aka Ultra-Aggressive Dating Tactics)
    * Extreme Bonding on the First Date
    * Lower Your Standards! (aka Pining for the Real American Accent)
    * Offering Up a Handsome Scottish Bastard
    * Sign-Off: What the Fuck Just Happened?! It's BFN Networks!
    Song: Bob Mould / Stupid Now
    Brought to you by BFN Networks
    http://www.bfninyourears.net
    Like to hear more about our hangups, neuroses, heartbreak and debauchery?
    Check out the rest of our podcasts!
    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
    1 hr 45 min

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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). …