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Video Supplement #4 - Physics Monster

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 01:22:07 -0500

Emily Blythe gives us a look into her physics notes.

Good News & Bad News

Thu, 8 Apr 2010 01:18:32 -0500

No show this week. Yeah, we’re just as disappointed as you are. But the tattoos are in and you can find out how to get a free one here.

Episode #4 - Musical Guest: Danami

Thu, 1 Apr 2010 00:00:26 -0500

Welcome to Episode 4, kids!

First up today is Allye Gaietto recounting tales from life as dorm front desk worker. Next, we, have our first ever BrickMelon News quiz with Tom Holcomb and Calder Burgam, as well as your host, Josh Bourdon. Jonathon Hackett reminds you that your favorite children's rhymes were not as cute as you thought, and we talk to Danami about his album, "Success is Intentional."

Don't forget about the BrickMelon tattoos! Stalk us on the internet and claim your reward.

Check back a little later for the show notes.

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Episode #3 - Musical Guest: Sarah Winters

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:51:44 -0500

Welcome, BrickMellonites, to Episode 3.

By the by, in honor of our Vice President, the phrase “a big fuckin’ deal” became a common phrase on this week’s show. So if you listen with small children: Stop.

We begin the show today with a visit from Beatles past. Katherine DeVoursney reads an open letter to Barack Obama about the economic potential hiding in the Buckeye State. BrickMelon News gets a little funnier this week with Calder Burgam and a new panelist, Sam Burtken. (Tom Holcomb is out writing papers this week. Good luck, Tom, and Godspeed.) Jonathon Hackett reveals Bob Ross' hidden agenda. This week's musical guest is Sarah Winters, who is releasing a new album entitled "Smallest Bones." You can find her music at www.facebook.com/sarahwintersmusic

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Video Supplement #3 - Saint Patrick's Day

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:11:40 -0500

Last week BrickMelon news hit the streets of the Saint Paul Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. It’s amazing how many parents are okay with a stranger with a microphone asking how drunk their children are.

Outtakes # 2 - Elderly Gay Couple (EXPLICIT)

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:24:26 -0500

This week’s show is finished, that means it’s time for some hilarious outtakes. Bit of a warning to any listeners who care about such things: this week’s outtakes contain some language I wouldn’t want to play around my gramgram or young children.

Leave a comment and tell us who you think Zach Spicer voted for in the 2008 elections!

Chat Roulette Marketing Strategy

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:04:58 -0500

Alright, so it’s midnight CST, and we’re really bored here at the offices of BrickMelon. We decided we’d give www.chatroulette.com a whirl.

After being barraged with more penises than one can fathom, and breasts that look like overly risen bread dough falling out of their pans, we decided to put up a flyer with our website and play some of this week’s podcast.

If you're joining us because of our Chat Roulette escapade leave a comment.

The best so far has been the two guys, one with a Guy Fawkes mask and the other with big heart glasses, who we could clearly make out saying “Should we?” as their heads turned toward each other simultaneously.

Yes. We're cheap, horrible bastards. We know. But you're on Chat Roulette too, goddammit.

BrickMelon Episode #2

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:17:05 -0500

BrickMelon actually made it to a second week of its newly re-christened 0th Season. You can't divide by it, or the universe will explode. Or at least your calculator will be angry.

We begin today's show with “Bill Cosby's” rendition of the "Aristocrats." Allye Gaietto delves into the world of portrait studios in A Picture's Worth, we review things that aren't really funny, and Clif and Jordan reflect on what the year 2030 was like for the gay community in a sketch by Ben Harpe. BrickMelon News is at it again…or at least is something. Jonathon Hackett ponders the implications of egg cartons, and Adam Skatula tells a story about an encounter with a crazy old woman. Finally, we close out the show with a song by Derek Luttrell.

More Credits? Check the Show Notes.

Video Supplement #2 - Tea Party Patriots Protest

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:26:43 -0500

The BrickMelon New crew hit the Tea Party Patriots protest at the Minnesota state capital in Saint Paul on Saturday, March 13th. Hilarity ensues. A woman asked us if we were liberal bloggers, or conservative bloggers. We said “comedy.” She, understandably, walked away.

Keep your eyes peeled for the Oompa Loompa sign guy!

(Also: we just found out that the 10 commandments have a different order depending on whether you’re Catholic or protestant. Check it out.)

Saint Paul Tea Party Protest

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:56:55 -0600

Written by Allye Gaietto

(Before I start, I’d like to mention that we’d like to consider ourselves as comedians or satirists, so before you bunch up your panties, bear in mind that we have plans to make fun of any protest. Liberal, conservative, libertarian, populist (... Do those guys even do anything?), we will be there with our nonsensical name. This isn’t about make fun of any particular group, but about making fun of everyone, because this is America, and what’s the point of diversity if we can’t have a good laugh about it?)

Oh, man, guys.

I got out of bed at 11:40 this morning (stayed up late watching the Hangover - honestly, not worth it) to the inside of my brain screaming "FUCK IT IS SATURDAY WORK IS AT NOON!" I threw on clothes and ran through the Skyway to get to school (I work the front desk) only to realize when I got there that, due to crazy Spring Break work schedule, I did not actually work today.

On my way back to the apartment, I passed by MPR's news marquee, and read these exciting words: "Tea Party protest to take place at capital." Who better to tackle this headline than BrickMelon news?

I informed our host, Josh Bourdon, by jumping up and down and shouting "TEA PARTY PROTEST! TEA PARTY PROTEST!" After grabbing a camera and mic, we headed down to find some parking by the Capital building. Luckily, the Public Health Building has free parking on Saturdays. Apparently nobody had informed the protestors, though, because the lot was nearly empty. Maybe the words "Public Health" scared them away.

Josh called Derek Luttrell to make sure that he wouldn't get beaten up (Josh: “The only protests I know were the 2008 RNC protests, and those guys knew what they were doing.”) Lucky for us, a Tea Party protest has the demographics of a Doobie Brothers concert.

The three of us headed into the mass of patriotism and love for our great country, only feel like we were in the midst of some crazy pagan ritual. Michelle Bachmann was holding the heart of a virgin in her hands, and the people were crying out for it to be scarified to the sun-god. They were also trying to protect themselves from evil spirits; we believe they call these demons "Obama" and "Pelosi." However, further anthropological research is needed.

We witnessed a host of misspelled signs and a protesting pig. Obviously, he was against pork barrel spending. And pork in general. We also counted one black guy.

My personal favorite protestor was the 20-something man who had a stick without a sign. Either that, or the girl whose sign proclaimed: "Obama, who farted?" She just wanted to know. To quote, "I mean, something just stinks."

The biggest disappointment of the day was not getting an interview with the “protester” holding a sign saying “Obama, where’s my Oompa Loompa?” You can see him in the background of one of the clips. Speaking of which:

Check back next week for our coverage of the protests in our second video supplement.

I'm so glad I thought I had to work today.

Outtake - The Star Wars Quiz

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:22:10 -0600

Sometimes things sound like a good idea, but due to lack of planning (and lack of good microphones), they don't turn out as well as we'd hoped, and get cut from the actual show. Thus, this segment has been labeled an "outtake."

To explain: through the wonders of the internet, Josh found a quote from Jeremy stating that he could take anyone in Star Wars trivia. Naturally, a challenge had to be made. Allye was charged with treading through Wookiepedia to find appropriate questions. (Truthfully, she does know the different between Star Wars, Star Trek, and Stargate. This was supposed to be a joke with Allye's expense, as she had to make up the questions but doesn't quite have the nerd cred of the other two.) This section would've been "jumpy as hell," and was removed from the show. Now it's here for you super-fans who have…well, the ability to click on something.

For the record, Josh would like to say that “Leebo” and “Lobot” sound a lot alike. Don't judge.

Video Supplement #1 - What Kind of Day Has It Been

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:52:52 -0600

The first episode is done! Time for the ceremonial erasing of the board.

BrickMelon Episode #1

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:37:51 -0600

Welcome to the first episode of BrickMelon!
On this week's show, Allye Gaietto does some slam poetry despite being a suburban white girl, Duncan McCargar presents an essay on brotherhood, and Jonathon Hackett investigates a mysterious liquid while ice skating. Also, we attempt to bring you some news, Conspiracy Joe reveals the truth behind the Toyota recall, and we propose the possible origins of a popular murder-mystery game.
Lastly, we bring you our musical guest, Jeremy Messersmith. Check our website within the next couple of days for the outtakes…there may or may not be an intense round of Star Wars trivia, and by may not, we mean there definitely is.
(You don't want to miss it - your life depends on it.)