This week: inside job; armless fun; cold shoulder; monster homes; sexy songs; party monster; skulking Elvis; double trouble; the yard went on forever; no show at the show, no; our mutual friends; no winter chicken; tardy hard; the premature chair; a summer holiday from yourself; deconstructive criticism; grudge match; young rockers; pastiche your children; perfection is boring; boiling children; cold dips; here comes the neighbourhood; the “Man In a Room” trilogy explained; piñata colada; winning ways; milestone or millstone; and, finally, Phil Ochs’ sad story.

Question of the Week: Did you have a childhood birthday tradition?Sub-question of the Week: Phil Ochs’ story is sad, but what do you think is the saddest story in entertainment history?

Thanks for listening.

The song “Mah Nà Mah Nà” in its original setting:

“It’s Not Easy Being Green” sung by Kermit while not in a swamp: