On tonight’s special double-sized episode the group discuss (or is it discusses??) gay adoption, changing your name after marriage when you’re gay, the top 5 traits women want in a man, and Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel’s declaration that multiculturalism has failed. Marriage equality is discussed. Psylocke is also mentioned, as is Liu Xiaobo. Also, this is a link to the Arcade Fire/ computer program Jon and Paul were talking about. Oh, and tensions run very, very high.

Today’s featured song is “Walkin’ After Midnight” by Girl in a Coma. Jon and Paul love this band. Their CD “Adventures in Coverland” drops today. You should buy it. They are worth it.

What…………. a train wreck. The one time Jon didn’t wear headphones is the time Paul’s mic isn’t turned on. Luckily, his voice is so full of bass that it was captured on other mics-so it isn’t too bad, but I apologize and promise to always wear my headphones in the future. On today’s show the cast talks about Brett Favre’s penis, ESPN’s Body Issue, Facebook users top reasons for de-friending, a rise in UK married couples living in separate houses, and the Gap’s new logo (that didn’t last long). The cast also discuss a group protesting Abercrombie & Fitch and Brazil’s Google Maps controversy.

Today’s featured song is “Cracked Door” by Dove Hunter.

On today’s episode we learn that Diane is dirty and Jill gives her weekly “Pork Report.” On a more serious note, the cast discuss the gay teen suicide crisis, specifically the case of Rutgers University student, Tyler Clementi, whose roommate violated his privacy. The group also discusses the Assistant Attorney General of Michigan who is bullying and stalking a 21 year old college student. Also, a OU footballer shows his insensitivity in a tweet. In lighter news Chad Ochocinco makes a oopsie, a new study shows how cool our immune system is, and one woman’s cyber-sleuthing is A-MAZE-ING.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is holding a special fundraising event called “Strides For Shauna” Saturday October 16th at the Best Friends Bar in Ft. Worth. American Idol Nikki McKibin is set to perform.  We urge you to click here to make a donation to a worthy and important cause.

Today’s featured song is “This Land is our Land” by Slim Cessna’s Auto Club

Happy fall everyone! On today’s episode Diane reports that the canned pumpkin shortage has come to an end. In unrelated news, atheists know more about religion than the religious, Cornell University introduces “gender neutral” facilities, and the group discusses what their last meal would be (in addition to debating capital punishment.)

This episode’s featured song is “Now What” by Quasi.

On today’s podcast the quartet talk about the Texas State Fair and which fried food won the annual State Fair’s food contest. Paul then discusses other fattening food as well as what men really think when they say what they say.

Oh, and there is some tension in the group.

This episode’s featured song is “Beautiful Living” by the very talented singer/songwriter Lindsay Fuller. Please vote for her to win Seattle’s battle of the bands contest by clicking here.

Woot woot, we are 22! On today’s episode the gang discuss MTV’s video music awards (especially Lady Gaga’s meat dress). They also discuss John Mayer’s twitter boycott, one city’s push for super high speed internet, and website “Frisky’s” money guide. Also, Jill and Jon squabble, the group gives some interior design advice,  and there is hope in Paul’s pants. Just listen, you’ll understand.

The featured song for episode 22 is “Vagabond” by Greenskeepers

Jill, Jon, Diane and artist Andy Amato (who sits in for the vacationing Paul) snuggled together one rainy Tuesday morning to discuss the news which included: vandalism at a Planned Parenthood in California, a Floridian pastor’s controversial event planned for September 11th, and when multi-tasking can be taken too far. Lighter topics include an oopsie at a German grade school, and Kanye West “directly communicating” with Taylor Swift. There is also a follow up to a story mentioned on an earlier episode.

Today’s featured song is “Drank all the Wine” by J. Wagner. If you would like to donate to his kickstart campaign by pre-ordering his next album, you can do so here.

Topics for todays show include a new study concerning workplace fornication, a creative post-cremation use for ashes, and Nike’s new (old) shoes. The cast also discuss Blender’s list of the 50 worst artists in music history.

The featured song for this episode is “Fights” by Fallan Soldier.

On our first Secretly Timid Tuesday the cast discusses typo vigilantes, new entries to the New American Oxford Dictionary (aka the other good book), and a possible z-list celeb sex tape. The show ends with a discussion of weird objects removed from weird places. Oh, and Paul eats pie.

Today’s featured song is “Pictures Collected” by Salim Nourallah.

Pretty boy Stanton Stephens fills in for Paul Tran as the quartet take on in-flight baby slapping, Starbucks lingo, and words we didn’t know we were mispronouncing. They also discuss the untimely death of Dr. Frank Ryan and answer a listener question about long distance crushes. And later Diane tosses around racist pet names.

The featured song for today’s episode is “Ozark Empire, or a Snake Oil Salesman Comes to your Town” by Listener Project.