Sneaky Dragon

This week: how soon is late; files of dreams; got smoke; hot soda; I can’t believe it’s now butter; patriotic ninjas; parry or perish; myth America; ice cream for crow; beating off badgers; bear pause; Yogi Berra necessities; adult cartoon problems; waxing lyrical; singing it all back home; musical youth; drawing from inspiration; gag reflex; meeting ideas; grounded fantasy; dropping the balrog; cool intentions; it’s a gift; no regrats; young hams; surprise endings; growing up is hard to do; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; Dahl boy; asshole spectrum; the Fosse record; Oreo gets in your eye; the fable man; when you Ish upon a Tar; screwball recommendations, and, finally, who wants to know??

Question of the Week:How are you different in a divergent part of the multiverse?
Sub-question of the Week: What’s something that you used to love, but no longer care for?

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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?

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

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

Hola, Sneakers! It’s Episode 600 of Sneaky Dragon! They said we couldn’t do it! They said we wouldn’t do it! They said we shouldn’t do it! And they were right!

It was a backyard bonanza with lots of special guests and lots of delicious food! Listen and learn with Dave and Ian, and their guests: Jason Dedrick, Mary Dedrick, Eric Fell, Joanna Gaskell, Kathleen Gros, Scott Jones, David M., Nina Matsumoto, Louise Moon, and Colin Upton!

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We have some pictures from the day taken by David M., Nina Matsumoto and Dave, but first, some process pictures of the Sneaky Dragon piñata:

Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Episode 599 of the podcast with sole.

This week: we’re ready; economisers; assholes; Scott not free; cartoonists anonymous; being talked about; strip search; audience engage; oh, bee hive; insects-y; stale tails; prized injuries; save the baby; yakuza-moi; open invite; ambiguous wink; surprise appearance; across the border; our team; wedding wows; talking Simpsons; monkey prince; God bothering; movie atonement; B.’s nuts; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; bake off, eh; fetching; take a haiku; and, finally, mean treats.

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Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Episode 598 of the podcast that seeks your approval!

This week: off by 23; award to the wise; blessed be the Meeker; enjoying Mayhem; gross hands; bits of the Apple; Dave is getting High Desert; he has also gotten into Silo; never ending TV; improving the source; character over plot; life during wartime; Dave experiences The Great Silence; HBO no; cancelled culture; sized out; matter over mind; outer child; mind fields; life for dummies; hindsight over foresight; separation anxiousness; generation gaffe; the future is ours to know; the officiant; below convention; a sad farewell; cat whisperer; cold comfort; enforced sociability; wishy-washy; vanilla tastes; dooniesaurs; Orcadian treats; tatties and skink; murder village; congenial settings; the downside of a long lay off; omitting a crucial scene; enforced affections; dream date; do drop in; and, finally, heavy petting.

Question of the Week: What is a trick you taught your pet? Or the best trick you saw a pet able to perform.
Sub-question of the Week: What is the saddest film you have ever seen?

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Ian really wants someone to make a Floating Island dessert, and you can by following this Julia Child recipe here.

Interested in Dave’s glowing description of The Great Silence? Check out the trailer:

Have you ever wondered what exactly an Orcadian accent sounds like? Watch this short informative video featuring Lezah’s cousin as the female character:

Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Episode 597 of the podcast that dares to ask when.

This week: inventive creeps; waist matter; accidents will happen; mass class; size matters; suit sweet; flattery will get you everywhere; safety last; party downers; mystery porn theatre 3000; wedding dress rehearsal; worst man’s speech; fake out; high prize; imbalanced journalism; sensible bulwarks; cricket loss; football of confusion; soccer to us; Ted Lasso will rope you in; good models; explore your characters; the songs that keep on giving; we liked Guardians of the Galaxy 3; movie suffering; déjà view; Gamora and Gamora; mask appeal; Jane Austen’s Confusion; petting a live horse; honest comedy; great expectations; the real addiction; there goes the enablerhood; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; more Guardians love; to boldly eat; the fortress of introversion; golden Gord; and, finally, Chris Robert’s songs on demand service..

Question of the Week: What is your least favourite holiday?
Sub-question of the Week: What is the best film trilogy?

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Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Episode 596 of the coolest podcast never!

This week: litter bugs; making it hard; off the caterwaul; pets rock; panda-monium; shooting Blank; all those ears ago; Star worries; sword play; short-term gifts; farewell Gordon Lightfoot; medi-scare; the ostrich method; what does Terry Fox say; he’s your man; monking around; a mayor’s nest; liminal spaces; down for the council; exclusively inclusive; Question of the Week – Sneakers respond; guardian angels; big on Macs; soundalikes; and, finally, the girls have landed.

Question of the Week: Who is a hero of yours?
Sub-question of the Week: What is a clever name for a food dish based on a favourite movie?

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A trailer for the Les Blank film Dave was talking about – The Maestro: King of the Cowboy Artists.

Mandalorian sub-text: