We're in Vegas and the Top 20 has been picked. I briefly go down the list and give my opinion on a few of the finalists.Depending upon my schedule next week, I may post a recap of the performance and elimination, so watch the feed.Thanks for listening!

Between cleanup duties at work and painting my kitchen and The Pantry Studio, I've been a busy Blue Jeans Guy! Check out the pictures on my Flickr site. Barack Obama has clinched the nomination for the Democratic Party candidate for the 44th President of the United States of America. Now, it's time for the party to come together and to figure out where Hillary can figure into the Obama administration. R&B performer Alicia Keys has announced she wants to collaborate with Detroit alternative rock band The White Stripes. I am soooo pre-ordering this CD! Let's get together, everybody! Music Today: "Brothers Are Made This Way" by Podsafe Music Network artist Antiqcool "Really, Really, Happy" by Podsafe Music Network group The Muffs Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music: "Power Inside" by Podsafe Music Network and PodsafeAudio.com group EL84 Thanks for listening, and stay powerful!

It's the final night of auditions, and I critique the dancers who were trying out for a trip to Vegas.Oh, yeah...did I mention that Zorro makes an appearance?Get your update here!

Update on the quest to present Madonna with the Key to Bay City. Editorializing on whether or not including Florida or Michigan in the Democratic Party primary. Get your latest dose of my opinions here! Music Today: "So Much More" by Podsafe Music Network group Strangers in Wonderland "Be a Reason" by Podsafe Music Network group Everyday Atlas Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music: "Power Inside" by Podsafe Music Network and PodsafeAudio.com group EL84 Thanks for listening, and stay powerful!

The auditions continue in the cities of Charlston, S.C. (wonder if Big Fatty was there????) and Washington, D.C. (maybe Tim Corrimal or Archerr's Boyfriend????). I missed the first 45 minutes, due to some stuff which came up (wish I had a DVR!!!!), but I give my critiques on the auditions I did see. Get the good, the bad, and the ugly here!

It's the second night of the auditions for *So You Think You Can Dance*, and the cra-crazies are out in full force!Once again, I critique each of the auditions and give my predictions about who will be in the competition for a while.I also share an email from a listener, and hope I hear from many more of you.

As promised, here is the first installment of The So You Think You Can Dance update. Q: What do a hot Russian guy in tighty whities, a weepy girl, a soccer girl, and a would-be superhero have in common? A: They all auditioned for So You Think You Can Dance on tonight's episode. I only got to see the last hour, due to a conflict with Antiques Roadshow and no DVR and I give my impressions of all performers. I welcome comments on all performances--particularly the first hour ones. I'm no "blank slate" on this show! Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Back to my old opinionated self again, and I take on what Memorial Day means to me. I have never been a serviceman, but I am related to one, so don't expect objectivity on this one! Voicemails from Nessa of "We're Mean Because You're Stupid" (Hurrah!). Music Today: "Star Spangled Banner" by That Blue Jeans Guy "Common Ground" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito "Thank You" by Podsafe Music Network group Freedom Folks Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Outro Music: "Power Inside" by Podsafe Music Network and PodsafeAudio.com group EL84 Thanks for listening, and stay powerful!

Ramble Redhead and I have our final discussion of American Idol. It's been great having Tom as a guest on my show, and his friendship is something I very much treasure. Thanks again, Tom! Only one more week of the Idol Update, and then I'm on to *So You Think You Can Dance." Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Ramble Redhead and I were invited by our listnener Jim K. to speak to the Perceptions Saginaw Valley GLBT group about podcasting. Naturally, we recorded ourselves. This is our talk from the perspective of my iRiver. Music Today: "On a Podcast-Squeeky Clean Mix" by Podsafe Music Network group Cruisebox Intro Music: "Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller Thanks for listening!