The only podcast that dares to jump. http://earfulof.com en-us The only podcast that dares to jump. Alan Joyce and Hervey Okkles "An Earful of Jumper" is a podcast (2023-) with episodes typically two hours long. It analyzes five-minute segments of the 2008 film "Jumper" in extensive detail. It is co-hosted by Alan Joyce and Hervey Okkles (a name used by Mark Mollineaux). The podcast features the slogan, "The Only Podcast That Dares To Jump." clean Alan Joyce and Hervey Okkles staff@earfulof.com http://earfulofconvoy.com/static/earful_album4.png http://earfulof.com Copyright 2015-2024, An Earful of Jumper Family Earful fans rejoice! Rubber Duck sees everything (and we mean EVERYTHING), and we see everything... of the first five minutes of Sam Peckinpah's Convoy. What is a Convoy? What is a Truck? Webster's has some answers. Ins-and-outs of Rubber Duck's cross-country travels are discussed. IT ALL STARTS HERE Earful fans rejoice! Rubber Duck sees everything (and we mean EVERYTHING), and we see everything... of the first five minutes of Sam Peckinpah's Convoy. What is a Convoy? What is a Truck? Webster's has some answers. Ins-and-outs of Rubber Duck's cross-country travels are discussed. IT ALL STARTS HERE https://earfulofjumper.com ep1 Fri, 9 Jan 2015 19:30:00 +0000 We do our first live show, and what else is there to discuss than the second five minutes! Rubber Duck gets himself in a bit of a jam, and there may be a Cottonmouth to blame (!) Alan and Hervey check in with the goof squad and give practical advice on dealing with rattlesnakes. We do our first live show, and what else is there to discuss than the second five minutes! Rubber Duck gets himself in a bit of a jam, and there may be a Cottonmouth to blame (!) Alan and Hervey check in with the goof squad and give practical advice on dealing with rattlesnakes. https://earfulofjumper.com ep2 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 20:00:00 +0000 We continue on to the third five minutes, and Convoy happenings abound! Join us as we run into a Bear in the Air, and discuss the cost of repairing a Jaguar XKE. Rubber Duck and gang are holed up at a diner, but that doesn't mean that you need to be! We continue on to the third five minutes, and Convoy happenings abound! Join us as we run into a Bear in the Air, and discuss the cost of repairing a Jaguar XKE. Rubber Duck and gang are holed up at a diner, but that doesn't mean that you need to be! https://earfulofjumper.com ep3 Sat, 12 Sep 2015 17:00:00 +0000 Alan and Hervey hit a disagreement: Alan thinks these five minutes are really boring, and Hervey thinks its #totallyonfleek. Birthday boy Rubber Duck has a certain Violet in the back of his cab, and Dirty Lyle is being called bad names over a CB radio (for some reason). We discuss the logic of Love Machine/Pigpen and Spider Mike's decision, and more. Hashtag spoiler alert! Alan and Hervey hit a disagreement: Alan thinks these five minutes are really boring, and Hervey thinks its #totallyonfleek. Birthday boy Rubber Duck has a certain Violet in the back of his cab, and Dirty Lyle is being called bad names over a CB radio (for some reason). We discuss the logic of Love Machine/Pigpen and Spider Mike's decision, and more. Hashtag spoiler alert! https://earfulofjumper.com ep4 Sat, 17 Oct 2015 19:30:00 +0000 Calling all brawlers! We dive into the fist-scraping underworld of truckstop dust-ups. Rubber Duck and gang don't like to fight, but will do it if a certain Dirty Lyle baits them! And we don't like to fight about discussing the movie Convoy, but we will if disagreements arise in our movie analysis and we can't agree to disagree! Get ready for the most INVIGORATING five minutes you'll spend this side of Gatorade! Calling all brawlers! We dive into the fist-scraping underworld of truckstop dust-ups. Rubber Duck and gang don't like to fight, but will do it if a certain Dirty Lyle baits them! And we don't like to fight about discussing the movie Convoy, but we will if disagreements arise in our movie analysis and we can't agree to disagree! Get ready for the most INVIGORATING five minutes you'll spend this side of Gatorade! https://earfulofjumper.com ep5 Sat, 9 Jan 2016 18:00:00 +0000 Time to hit the reset button! The masters of the "Sync", Hervey and Alan, do the ol' time warp again, and remap the very boundaries of time itself! That is to say, they upgrade a poor-quality DVD to a high-quality Blu-Ray, and the time-stamp discrepancies are illuminating! We talk commentary tracks, what Sam would have wanted, and do a blow-by-blow for last week's fight that is boring beyond words! Time to hit the reset button! The masters of the "Sync", Hervey and Alan, do the ol' time warp again, and remap the very boundaries of time itself! That is to say, they upgrade a poor-quality DVD to a high-quality Blu-Ray, and the time-stamp discrepancies are illuminating! We talk commentary tracks, what Sam would have wanted, and do a blow-by-blow for last week's fight that is boring beyond words! https://earfulofjumper.com ep6 Sat, 23 Jan 2016 18:00:00 +0000 Time to break out your reading glasses! The paperback for Convoy ("the biggest book ever") has arrived, and you know what that means... Pageful of Convoy time! Duck is offering coffee to Melissa, as Dirty Lyle drives angrily for quite a while. This super-sized ep features cameos from Pizza Hut, Kate Middleton, Old Iguana, and a great deal on 22 liters of shells, and we have screenwriter B.W.L. Norton (in book form) to help us decode it all! And speaking of shells, Hervey has a bombshell that may change the way you view birthday boy Rubber Duck forever. Also featuring hit gameshow Guess the Pagecount! Time to break out your reading glasses! The paperback for Convoy ("the biggest book ever") has arrived, and you know what that means... Pageful of Convoy time! Duck is offering coffee to Melissa, as Dirty Lyle drives angrily for quite a while. This super-sized ep features cameos from Pizza Hut, Kate Middleton, Old Iguana, and a great deal on 22 liters of shells, and we have screenwriter B.W.L. Norton (in book form) to help us decode it all! And speaking of shells, Hervey has a bombshell that may change the way you view birthday boy Rubber Duck forever. Also featuring hit gameshow Guess the Pagecount! https://earfulofjumper.com ep7 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 18:00:00 +0000 A few teeth less, but five minutes more! The Krafty Konvoy Krew put down their book, man, and meet Bob Bookman, a certain police officer who Hates Truckers. Siding against him, the radio crew recaps the thrills and spills, and Holy Jumpers!, there are plenty. Billboards, bears, and Bookmen, what more kould Konvoy (k)fans (k)want? A few teeth less, but five minutes more! The Krafty Konvoy Krew put down their book, man, and meet Bob Bookman, a certain police officer who Hates Truckers. Siding against him, the radio crew recaps the thrills and spills, and Holy Jumpers!, there are plenty. Billboards, bears, and Bookmen, what more kould Konvoy (k)fans (k)want? https://earfulofjumper.com ep8 Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:00:00 +0000 For those who found our podcast by checking the top search results for "convoy podcast" on DuckDuckGo, welcome to this happy place! Sad news today about the Princess, but we power on as Duck and the rest of the convoy powers on through a veritable dust bowl. Hosts Hervey and Alan are possibly caked up as they struggle to distinguish Pomp and Circumstance from La Marseillaise. Slightly more coherent dialogue about Convoy's role as an exploration of masculinity in the late '70s; Radcliffe girls will find much to like. For those who found our podcast by checking the top search results for "convoy podcast" on DuckDuckGo, welcome to this happy place! Sad news today about the Princess, but we power on as Duck and the rest of the convoy powers on through a veritable dust bowl. Hosts Hervey and Alan are possibly caked up as they struggle to distinguish Pomp and Circumstance from La Marseillaise. Slightly more coherent dialogue about Convoy's role as an exploration of masculinity in the late '70s; Radcliffe girls will find much to like. https://earfulofjumper.com ep9 Sat, 23 Apr 2016 17:00:00 +0000 Some Vengaboys analysis leads this very special episode of Earful of Convoy; as Lyle gets the perfect squeeze, we talk physics, analyze figs, and pick apart IMDB-alleged 'gay references'. But that's not all-- McDonalds slogans galore, and we employ email to answer the Fish Costumes questions you all want to know. And taking the Dog Brothers to task-- yes! A podcoy about nothing? I think not! Some Vengaboys analysis leads this very special episode of Earful of Convoy; as Lyle gets the perfect squeeze, we talk physics, analyze figs, and pick apart IMDB-alleged 'gay references'. But that's not all-- McDonalds slogans galore, and we employ email to answer the Fish Costumes questions you all want to know. And taking the Dog Brothers to task-- yes! A podcoy about nothing? I think not! https://earfulofjumper.com ep10 Sat, 30 Apr 2016 17:20:00 +0000 An embarrassment of riches in this jam-packed episode: a bonus Kristofferson movie (Semi-Tough), real-life audio clips of our arch-nemeses (the Dog Brothers), and of course two solid hours of Alan and Hervey's patented "Convoy-Analysis". Shall thou put the pedal to the metal? Is the Duck keeping the Sabbath holy? We consult the bible for clues! But more importantly, a new verse from C.W. McCall emerges, and His Words are parsed with care. The weight of pedals, applicability of federal law, fish costume updates from RD himself, titular bears in the air, and a special guest. It's feuding time! An embarrassment of riches in this jam-packed episode: a bonus Kristofferson movie (Semi-Tough), real-life audio clips of our arch-nemeses (the Dog Brothers), and of course two solid hours of Alan and Hervey's patented "Convoy-Analysis". Shall thou put the pedal to the metal? Is the Duck keeping the Sabbath holy? We consult the bible for clues! But more importantly, a new verse from C.W. McCall emerges, and His Words are parsed with care. The weight of pedals, applicability of federal law, fish costume updates from RD himself, titular bears in the air, and a special guest. It's feuding time! https://earfulofjumper.com ep11 Sat, 18 Jun 2016 17:00:00 +0000 Wellcome Beecham Beckham! In this episode of Earful of Convoy, feuds become final, Rubber Duck becomes explosive, and we answer some of the tough questions: What is the difference between binary and binary-encoded decimal? What is the difference between a majority, a super-majority, and a plurality? Can we read the phase diagram for nitromannite? Did we manage to snag a ticket for the last performance of the marvelous "Hamilton" by that magnificent bard, Lin-Manuel Miranda? And just how much IS that doggie in the window? Featuring the famous new segment "With Fresh Eyes". Wellcome Beecham Beckham! In this episode of Earful of Convoy, feuds become final, Rubber Duck becomes explosive, and we answer some of the tough questions: What is the difference between binary and binary-encoded decimal? What is the difference between a majority, a super-majority, and a plurality? Can we read the phase diagram for nitromannite? Did we manage to snag a ticket for the last performance of the marvelous "Hamilton" by that magnificent bard, Lin-Manuel Miranda? And just how much IS that doggie in the window? Featuring the famous new segment "With Fresh Eyes". https://earfulofjumper.com ep12 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 20:15:00 +0000 We check the audio fidelity so you don't have to. We check the audio fidelity so you don't have to. https://earfulofjumper.com ep13 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 17:00:00 +0000 Much in the manner of Kvothe's search for blue fire, the Earful gang rolls up into the second hour of Convoy in search of truth in this exciting Monday episode. And much in the manner of Kvothe enacting justice againsts schoolmate Ambrose by summoning the wind (after first learning its name), the Earful gang summons the Dog Brothers by writing an email to the Dog Brothers in the hit segment "We Write an Email to the Dog Brothers." And much in the manner of Kvothe's dogged research questioning all that humanity knows about the nature of the Chandrian, the Earful gang questions everything about Convoy in this veritable "Episode of Questions". Tune in, drop out, and Pull a Kvothe yourself! (ding) Much in the manner of Kvothe's search for blue fire, the Earful gang rolls up into the second hour of Convoy in search of truth in this exciting Monday episode. And much in the manner of Kvothe enacting justice againsts schoolmate Ambrose by summoning the wind (after first learning its name), the Earful gang summons the Dog Brothers by writing an email to the Dog Brothers in the hit segment "We Write an Email to the Dog Brothers." And much in the manner of Kvothe's dogged research questioning all that humanity knows about the nature of the Chandrian, the Earful gang questions everything about Convoy in this veritable "Episode of Questions". Tune in, drop out, and Pull a Kvothe yourself! (ding) https://earfulofjumper.com ep14 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 20:00:00 +0000 In this episode, subtitled "The Education of Chuck Arnoldi", we bring you the latest in celebrity net worth, hypothesize what Convoy would be like without Melissa (not much difference), and even find time for our favorite segment, "Looking Up Things on Wikipedia." The real treasure here is Exhibit A, the interview with the Dog Brothers, which is roaring up your podcast feed right now. So listen in: we won't talk to you like a child. In this episode, subtitled "The Education of Chuck Arnoldi", we bring you the latest in celebrity net worth, hypothesize what Convoy would be like without Melissa (not much difference), and even find time for our favorite segment, "Looking Up Things on Wikipedia." The real treasure here is Exhibit A, the interview with the Dog Brothers, which is roaring up your podcast feed right now. So listen in: we won't talk to you like a child. https://earfulofjumper.com ep15 Sat, 6 Aug 2016 17:00:00 +0000 We interview the Dog Brothers. We interview the Dog Brothers. https://earfulofjumper.com ep16 Sat, 6 Aug 2016 17:00:00 +0000 We enter the episode 1 AD (after Dog Brothers) by journeying through Truckers' Heaven and Truckers' Hell in order to bring you these lacklustre five minutes. Kris Kristofferson performs lazy improv (????), Dirty Lyle navigates a harried timeline off-screen, and the governor's staff stands around looking evil. We elide 60 pages of terrible Pageful, discuss a deleted scene in "Darlene2Darlene", and experiment by performing some fun new music, live on air. We enter the episode 1 AD (after Dog Brothers) by journeying through Truckers' Heaven and Truckers' Hell in order to bring you these lacklustre five minutes. Kris Kristofferson performs lazy improv (????), Dirty Lyle navigates a harried timeline off-screen, and the governor's staff stands around looking evil. We elide 60 pages of terrible Pageful, discuss a deleted scene in "Darlene2Darlene", and experiment by performing some fun new music, live on air. https://earfulofjumper.com ep17 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 17:00:00 +0000 Haskins, Haskins! Here comes Haskins! And here comes Earful of Convoy: ep 16! As Duck and Melissa finally consummate their relationship, the Earful crew disambiguates Carousels from Merry-Go-Rounds, picks apart anniversary gifts, and empathizes with the political mobs of Trucker Heaven. Comes complete with our long-awaited analysis of "Around the World with the Rubber Duck"! Haskins, Haskins! Here comes Haskins! And here comes Earful of Convoy: ep 16! As Duck and Melissa finally consummate their relationship, the Earful crew disambiguates Carousels from Merry-Go-Rounds, picks apart anniversary gifts, and empathizes with the political mobs of Trucker Heaven. Comes complete with our long-awaited analysis of "Around the World with the Rubber Duck"! https://earfulofjumper.com ep18 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 17:00:00 +0000 The way podcasts were meant to be recorded: with a majority of its fans in the studio with them. The Earful gang is joined by F'guest #1 and Amy as they dive into the seedy world of politics. Will Duck be a good People's Leader? What will that even mean? Will it make a good sitcom? Featuring fan-favorite games "Have You Shaken Hands with Your Dad?" and "Must One Sacrifice the Individual for the Cause of the Common Purpose?" #FinishStrong The way podcasts were meant to be recorded: with a majority of its fans in the studio with them. The Earful gang is joined by F'guest #1 and Amy as they dive into the seedy world of politics. Will Duck be a good People's Leader? What will that even mean? Will it make a good sitcom? Featuring fan-favorite games "Have You Shaken Hands with Your Dad?" and "Must One Sacrifice the Individual for the Cause of the Common Purpose?" #FinishStrong https://earfulofjumper.com ep19 Sat, 1 Oct 2016 17:00:00 +0000 In an episode that critics are calling "overlong", the Earful gang picks apart the 18th five minutes of Convoy in very much the same way that Rubber Duck and pals pick apart Alvarez, Texas. Updates on a new feud with Chip Davis's publicists, comparisons with the Wild Bunch, C.W. McCall's surprising net worth, and the holidays. We get expert insight into the rules of Crazy Eights with Shiney (Don't Call Me Spider) Mike, and give you evergreen updates on the battle between the American League and National League. If you don't listen to the last half hour, we won't hold it against you! In an episode that critics are calling "overlong", the Earful gang picks apart the 18th five minutes of Convoy in very much the same way that Rubber Duck and pals pick apart Alvarez, Texas. Updates on a new feud with Chip Davis's publicists, comparisons with the Wild Bunch, C.W. McCall's surprising net worth, and the holidays. We get expert insight into the rules of Crazy Eights with Shiney (Don't Call Me Spider) Mike, and give you evergreen updates on the battle between the American League and National League. If you don't listen to the last half hour, we won't hold it against you! https://earfulofjumper.com ep20 Sat, 29 Oct 2016 17:00:00 +0000 A meaty chunk of Convoy analysis for all the Convoyheads out there! Alan and Hervey really expore the social and political implications of the 19th five minutes, finding a surprisingly coherent anarcho-syndicalist message. (Maybe Old Sam was a good Union Man after all!) Meanwhile, we discuss the hypothetical sequel (Convoy 2: Mr Duck Goes to Washington), get our hands dirty with "Cannon Fodder", eat some matzoh, and apply the appropriate amount of hand-wringing for our part in normalizing President-Elect Trump. But ultimately, we must never forget, it's *Melissa's Five Minutes*. A meaty chunk of Convoy analysis for all the Convoyheads out there! Alan and Hervey really expore the social and political implications of the 19th five minutes, finding a surprisingly coherent anarcho-syndicalist message. (Maybe Old Sam was a good Union Man after all!) Meanwhile, we discuss the hypothetical sequel (Convoy 2: Mr Duck Goes to Washington), get our hands dirty with "Cannon Fodder", eat some matzoh, and apply the appropriate amount of hand-wringing for our part in normalizing President-Elect Trump. But ultimately, we must never forget, it's *Melissa's Five Minutes*. https://earfulofjumper.com ep21 Sat, 19 Nov 2016 17:00:00 +0000 #GetWoke with the Convoy gang as we adjudicate canon in an action-packed episode: Duck gets separated, Pigpen crashes/mumbles, and the Bear gets into the Hardware. But importantly, we follow the money and see how deep it goes. Go Blue Pillin' with the Convoy gang and see how careless trucking causes wrecks. Go Red Pillin' with the Convoy gang and see how Steve Chasey Love coerced crowds of schoolchildren to their almost certain death. How many schoolchildren? We count! So sit back, buy a drinko, and try not to get too hot-blooded When Melissa Shrugs. Not featuring the famous segment "The Convoy Gang Writes An Email". #GetWoke with the Convoy gang as we adjudicate canon in an action-packed episode: Duck gets separated, Pigpen crashes/mumbles, and the Bear gets into the Hardware. But importantly, we follow the money and see how deep it goes. Go Blue Pillin' with the Convoy gang and see how careless trucking causes wrecks. Go Red Pillin' with the Convoy gang and see how Steve Chasey Love coerced crowds of schoolchildren to their almost certain death. How many schoolchildren? We count! So sit back, buy a drinko, and try not to get too hot-blooded When Melissa Shrugs. Not featuring the famous segment "The Convoy Gang Writes An Email". https://earfulofjumper.com ep22 Sat, 21 Jan 2017 17:00:00 +0000 As it happens to all Peckinpah protagonists, death comes to Rubber Duck. But the Konvoy Krew are alive and well; smashing, crashing, and analyzing the death of Duck at the hands of Lyle, the Texas governor, greenies, and purploids. Some fun on-air forum registration, some misplaced CDs, but mostly an embarrassment of analysis―was it correct for the Texas National Guard soldiers to run directly at their own machine gun? Would sand have been better? Let us be the judge! Steady progress towards finishing a Chip Davis email, challenging non-linear literature is explored in a plus-sized Pageful of Convoy segment, and special notes by "St Louis Dump Trucks". He lets us know what ol' Ernie Borgnine had to say about Fish Costumes, and tells about the director's cut of Convoy THE ESTABLISHMENT doesn't want you to know about. As it happens to all Peckinpah protagonists, death comes to Rubber Duck. But the Konvoy Krew are alive and well; smashing, crashing, and analyzing the death of Duck at the hands of Lyle, the Texas governor, greenies, and purploids. Some fun on-air forum registration, some misplaced CDs, but mostly an embarrassment of analysis―was it correct for the Texas National Guard soldiers to run directly at their own machine gun? Would sand have been better? Let us be the judge! Steady progress towards finishing a Chip Davis email, challenging non-linear literature is explored in a plus-sized Pageful of Convoy segment, and special notes by "St Louis Dump Trucks". He lets us know what ol' Ernie Borgnine had to say about Fish Costumes, and tells about the director's cut of Convoy THE ESTABLISHMENT doesn't want you to know about. https://earfulofjumper.com ep23 Sat, 18 Feb 2017 17:00:00 +0000 In the FFF (final full five), Earful is cut short by ten minutes due to baseball, but the Convoy crew perseveres with their unique style of controlled individualism―through asking the tough questions ("Why does Dirty Lyle Laugh?" "How did Duck grow a beard?"), and substantial research into Jonty Rhodes. For the second-to-last-time, we wish you a thumbs-up goodbye. (This episode brought to you by our new sponsor, vipfaq.) In the FFF (final full five), Earful is cut short by ten minutes due to baseball, but the Convoy crew perseveres with their unique style of controlled individualism―through asking the tough questions ("Why does Dirty Lyle Laugh?" "How did Duck grow a beard?"), and substantial research into Jonty Rhodes. For the second-to-last-time, we wish you a thumbs-up goodbye. (This episode brought to you by our new sponsor, vipfaq.) https://earfulofjumper.com ep24 Sat, 8 Apr 2017 17:00:00 +0000 PARTY EP PARTY EP https://earfulofjumper.com ep25 Sat, 15 Jul 2017 17:00:00 +0000 The Cocktail Gang gets "Wild Again" as we set off on a new podtail... or should we say "pod tale"! After all, we have a Whale of a Story to share with you: the story of brash, young, scared military man Brian Flanagan and his dreams of owning the city of New York, one spinning bottle of liquor at a time. New features are debuted: "Drink of the Ep", "Flair in the Air", and "Who Let the Spoilers Out?". We pick apart the film’s depiction of masculinity in the 1980s, fill you in on the latest news and gossip about Gilles Gothic, examine the roots of George W. Bush’s imperialist aims, and check up on your favorite Long Island City subway stops. As we’ve always said, there has to be a crossroad, a place to draw the line. And as always, we attempt to answer the question, "what is theirs and what is mine?" The answer may surprise you. The Cocktail Gang gets "Wild Again" as we set off on a new podtail... or should we say "pod tale"! After all, we have a Whale of a Story to share with you: the story of brash, young, scared military man Brian Flanagan and his dreams of owning the city of New York, one spinning bottle of liquor at a time. New features are debuted: "Drink of the Ep", "Flair in the Air", and "Who Let the Spoilers Out?". We pick apart the film’s depiction of masculinity in the 1980s, fill you in on the latest news and gossip about Gilles Gothic, examine the roots of George W. Bush’s imperialist aims, and check up on your favorite Long Island City subway stops. As we’ve always said, there has to be a crossroad, a place to draw the line. And as always, we attempt to answer the question, "what is theirs and what is mine?" The answer may surprise you. https://earfulofjumper.com ep26 Sat, 2 Sep 2017 17:00:00 +0000 Outwork, outthink, outscheme, and outmanoeuvre: that's the strategy for the Cocktail Gang as we address the second five, as Brian Flanagan pursues other avenues and wears many ties. We are introduced to the first of Coughlin’s Laws, and hear the chilling name of "McDougall" for the first time. A lot happens during this episode: the psychology of Uncle Pat is delved, logical positivism is assessed, and we even start a lawsuit! Along the way, we attempt to solve the mystery once and for all: did the Mets win the World Series in 1969 or 1965? The movie "Cocktail" offers clues. New feature: "Coughlin’s Laws." Outwork, outthink, outscheme, and outmanoeuvre: that's the strategy for the Cocktail Gang as we address the second five, as Brian Flanagan pursues other avenues and wears many ties. We are introduced to the first of Coughlin’s Laws, and hear the chilling name of "McDougall" for the first time. A lot happens during this episode: the psychology of Uncle Pat is delved, logical positivism is assessed, and we even start a lawsuit! Along the way, we attempt to solve the mystery once and for all: did the Mets win the World Series in 1969 or 1965? The movie "Cocktail" offers clues. New feature: "Coughlin’s Laws." https://earfulofjumper.com ep27 Sat, 16 Sep 2017 17:00:00 +0000 An episode with all the excitement of the Keynesian revolution... but wait, there's more! Brian Flanagan goes full frogman, concurrent with matriculation to the University of Toronto. He's slipping and sliding behind the bar, scoring big tips from the waitstaff and BIGGER tips from Douglas Coughlin. The cocktail gang analyze the terrible, terrible drinks of the 1980s that are screamed in Brian's direction, as well as the vacant heart of 1980s greed. What does it mean? Nothing! Also featuring "With Fresh Eyes", with DJ scuttle_toes. An episode with all the excitement of the Keynesian revolution... but wait, there's more! Brian Flanagan goes full frogman, concurrent with matriculation to the University of Toronto. He's slipping and sliding behind the bar, scoring big tips from the waitstaff and BIGGER tips from Douglas Coughlin. The cocktail gang analyze the terrible, terrible drinks of the 1980s that are screamed in Brian's direction, as well as the vacant heart of 1980s greed. What does it mean? Nothing! Also featuring "With Fresh Eyes", with DJ scuttle_toes. https://earfulofjumper.com ep28 Sat, 21 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000 In this week's episode of Earful of Cocktail, we celebrate the life of famed movie star and bartender Tom Cruise. As Brian Flanagan contemplates his own mortality, faces his addiction to love, and staves off hug-me eyes, light dawns on Marble Head. Guest for "With Fresh Eyes": Marc Chambers, host of the podcast whose name we all know. #RIPTomCruise #NeverRecover #StickWithTheBrew In this week's episode of Earful of Cocktail, we celebrate the life of famed movie star and bartender Tom Cruise. As Brian Flanagan contemplates his own mortality, faces his addiction to love, and staves off hug-me eyes, light dawns on Marble Head. Guest for "With Fresh Eyes": Marc Chambers, host of the podcast whose name we all know. #RIPTomCruise #NeverRecover #StickWithTheBrew https://earfulofjumper.com ep29 Sat, 4 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000 It's a Target Kids takeover this episode of Earful, as we lurk within internet-only radio signals under the cover of a volleyball game. We break down the fifth five minutes, from assessing business proposals, juggling pizza, to examining the forgotten B-side of the Big Bopper's biggest bop. Also featuring detailed economic analysis of the bartender game through a Georgist lens, andeven cameos from Trump AND Clinton! Guest for "With Fresh Eyes": Trevor Adamo, who has useful information on comics-related websites to visit. It's a Target Kids takeover this episode of Earful, as we lurk within internet-only radio signals under the cover of a volleyball game. We break down the fifth five minutes, from assessing business proposals, juggling pizza, to examining the forgotten B-side of the Big Bopper's biggest bop. Also featuring detailed economic analysis of the bartender game through a Georgist lens, andeven cameos from Trump AND Clinton! Guest for "With Fresh Eyes": Trevor Adamo, who has useful information on comics-related websites to visit. https://earfulofjumper.com ep30 Sat, 2 Dec 2017 18:00:00 +0000 Prepare your epsom, calculate your epsom checksum, and relax with the sixth five minutes of Cocktail! Some powerful stuff this episode, as the Earful gang investigates Brian Flanagan's role in #pizzagate, makes wagers on the future of rice-washing AI, takes preliminary efforts to reach out to Heywood Gould (a nail-biting LIVE tweet!), and importantly, never, ever talks over the sound of a human voice. For what is a "podcast" if not a panopticon for us to watch and be watched? And really, what separates the prose of the Earful gang from the work of a yuppie poet? ...and THAT'S the bottom line! Prepare your epsom, calculate your epsom checksum, and relax with the sixth five minutes of Cocktail! Some powerful stuff this episode, as the Earful gang investigates Brian Flanagan's role in #pizzagate, makes wagers on the future of rice-washing AI, takes preliminary efforts to reach out to Heywood Gould (a nail-biting LIVE tweet!), and importantly, never, ever talks over the sound of a human voice. For what is a "podcast" if not a panopticon for us to watch and be watched? And really, what separates the prose of the Earful gang from the work of a yuppie poet? ...and THAT'S the bottom line! https://earfulofjumper.com ep31 Sat, 6 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000 Pull out your HDCP stripper, organize your locally-administered FTP server, and get all shook up for another five minutes of Cocktail! When Brian's fling with Coral marks the start of a relationship, threatening a veritable bro paradise, it's up to the Earful Gang to analyze the gender-fluid spaces that emerge–and the results can only be described as "extratentacular"! Best listened to from the perch of a hot tub in front of your fireplace. Pull out your HDCP stripper, organize your locally-administered FTP server, and get all shook up for another five minutes of Cocktail! When Brian's fling with Coral marks the start of a relationship, threatening a veritable bro paradise, it's up to the Earful Gang to analyze the gender-fluid spaces that emerge–and the results can only be described as "extratentacular"! Best listened to from the perch of a hot tub in front of your fireplace. https://earfulofjumper.com ep32 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000 Get your mind untwisted, mate, by listening to an all-new episode of Earful! In this ep, we return to the beginning of the film's essence, helping you spot the difference between one-nighters and meaningful relationships with unattached millionaresses, and bringing you a veritable Kokomo-splosion of information about Mike Love's beloved chart-topper! Also in the ep, free throw mathematics, inside tips on MIDI conversions, and a heads-up on some truly outstanding web properties (http://shoevids.com!) So curl up with your big snifter; we'll get there fast and then we'll take it slow... Get your mind untwisted, mate, by listening to an all-new episode of Earful! In this ep, we return to the beginning of the film's essence, helping you spot the difference between one-nighters and meaningful relationships with unattached millionaresses, and bringing you a veritable Kokomo-splosion of information about Mike Love's beloved chart-topper! Also in the ep, free throw mathematics, inside tips on MIDI conversions, and a heads-up on some truly outstanding web properties (http://shoevids.com!) So curl up with your big snifter; we'll get there fast and then we'll take it slow... https://earfulofjumper.com ep33 Sat, 24 Mar 2018 17:00:00 +0000 Get ready to hit the road, mon, with the Earful Crew, as we dissect another five minutes of Cocktail! In this episode, Owen will take care of you as we carefully analyze the continuity of Flanagan's circular barwork, assess the sublimated rage beneath the worry-free happiness, and draw connections to avant-garde films of the 1930s. Relax with a shot of the roadside sick-making plant as we introduce new segments "Shue's Shoes," "Key Line Pie," and "That weird interstitial segment before we get to The Sync." It will *certainly* be an adventure. Get ready to hit the road, mon, with the Earful Crew, as we dissect another five minutes of Cocktail! In this episode, Owen will take care of you as we carefully analyze the continuity of Flanagan's circular barwork, assess the sublimated rage beneath the worry-free happiness, and draw connections to avant-garde films of the 1930s. Relax with a shot of the roadside sick-making plant as we introduce new segments "Shue's Shoes," "Key Line Pie," and "That weird interstitial segment before we get to The Sync." It will *certainly* be an adventure. https://earfulofjumper.com ep34 Sat, 21 Apr 2018 17:00:00 +0000 Throw on a pair of shades and get set for a special throwback edition of an Earful of Cocktail! In this ep, we bring back the classic segment "Spoiler Alert", while analyzing all the action! We have Coughlin-Prognan nuptials, an eventful crontage, carefully-timed discussions of boring scenes, and even start a brand-new Feud! Stick around as we pick apart the latest celeb height news and play matchmaker with Doug. The one thing we promise you: you've never listened to a podcast with such intense dance vibes! Featuring the popular segments "Shue are You?" and "Shue's News." Throw on a pair of shades and get set for a special throwback edition of an Earful of Cocktail! In this ep, we bring back the classic segment "Spoiler Alert", while analyzing all the action! We have Coughlin-Prognan nuptials, an eventful crontage, carefully-timed discussions of boring scenes, and even start a brand-new Feud! Stick around as we pick apart the latest celeb height news and play matchmaker with Doug. The one thing we promise you: you've never listened to a podcast with such intense dance vibes! Featuring the popular segments "Shue are You?" and "Shue's News." https://earfulofjumper.com ep35 Sat, 12 May 2018 17:00:00 +0000 Get ready for commodities! In this episode of Earful, we're back from jet-setting across the world, and we're unpacking some ... Powerful Stuff. Brian and Shue hang out for a bit, consider maybe riding that boat thing tomorrow, and go totally Kangaroo Jack. We consider how educational the movie Cocktail is, while killing time through expansive diversions into tiki history, Shakespearean lace-tip carvings, and moving walkways. And before you know it, we've cornered the market! Tada! Guest for "With Fresh Eyes": Alan's aunt, an expert on all things trucking. Get ready for commodities! In this episode of Earful, we're back from jet-setting across the world, and we're unpacking some ... Powerful Stuff. Brian and Shue hang out for a bit, consider maybe riding that boat thing tomorrow, and go totally Kangaroo Jack. We consider how educational the movie Cocktail is, while killing time through expansive diversions into tiki history, Shakespearean lace-tip carvings, and moving walkways. And before you know it, we've cornered the market! Tada! Guest for "With Fresh Eyes": Alan's aunt, an expert on all things trucking. https://earfulofjumper.com ep36 Sat, 7 Jul 2018 17:00:00 +0000 The Earful Crew checks in with a special Monday show, and trust us when we tell you: it's nothing short of spectacular! We utilize powerful algebra to calculate the badness of infidelity, assess the racial theories of Douglas Coughlin, and track the friendship of Eck, Boyd, and Bean—Jamaica's original Dream Buds. As you sit back for an extra-long spoiler alert and plenty of Reagan talk, just note how tasty this podcast is! Featuring the new segment, "What's Alan Opening"? The Earful Crew checks in with a special Monday show, and trust us when we tell you: it's nothing short of spectacular! We utilize powerful algebra to calculate the badness of infidelity, assess the racial theories of Douglas Coughlin, and track the friendship of Eck, Boyd, and Bean—Jamaica's original Dream Buds. As you sit back for an extra-long spoiler alert and plenty of Reagan talk, just note how tasty this podcast is! Featuring the new segment, "What's Alan Opening"? https://earfulofjumper.com ep37 Mon, 23 Jul 2018 20:00:00 +0000 It's episode 13 of Earful of Cocktail, and an important one: Shue finally gets her name, while Brian wakes up from his extended dream sequence back in NYC! Some big questions are answered here: What's it like for an Australian coming to America? Where can you go to key out and talk to theta people? And what *did* Brian did to her? Listen for cogent market analysis (primarily of Odin Productions) as well as the sound of a DUALSHOCK 4 being repeatedly disconnected. Also featuring fan-favorite segment "We Write An Email Live On-Air." It's episode 13 of Earful of Cocktail, and an important one: Shue finally gets her name, while Brian wakes up from his extended dream sequence back in NYC! Some big questions are answered here: What's it like for an Australian coming to America? Where can you go to key out and talk to theta people? And what *did* Brian did to her? Listen for cogent market analysis (primarily of Odin Productions) as well as the sound of a DUALSHOCK 4 being repeatedly disconnected. Also featuring fan-favorite segment "We Write An Email Live On-Air." https://earfulofjumper.com ep38 Sat, 28 Jul 2018 17:00:00 +0000 The art world meets pugilism in this episode of Earful, and the gang's here to give you the full blow-by-blow! The new ep is decidedly urban in orientation, featuring Bonnie party-breaking her new boy toy, Brian attempting to buttle, and some cruel misdeeds done to brewer's yeast. Meanwhile, we resolve the feud with the Catbro. The art world meets pugilism in this episode of Earful, and the gang's here to give you the full blow-by-blow! The new ep is decidedly urban in orientation, featuring Bonnie party-breaking her new boy toy, Brian attempting to buttle, and some cruel misdeeds done to brewer's yeast. Meanwhile, we resolve the feud with the Catbro. https://earfulofjumper.com ep39 Sat, 11 Aug 2018 17:00:00 +0000 The Earful Gang serves up some specials in this ep... But instead of meatloaf muzzarell from the homeland, it's deep analysis of the menacing meta-romantic-comedy overtures of Brian Flanagan! And instead of Chicken a la King (a la Delmonico's), we dive deep into abortion and how societal expectations of loyalty fit into gender roles! And in lieu of ketchup for your fries, we have so much more: cameos from Yolandi Visser and other stalwarts of the Toronto theatre scene, rating YouTube comments by creepiness, and a rare successful match in "Key Line Pie." Featuring a guest (and a magnificent three-way sync) in Matt Apfel, longtime "Cocktail" aficionado and formerly of "Frankenfood" (not a plug). The Earful Gang serves up some specials in this ep... But instead of meatloaf muzzarell from the homeland, it's deep analysis of the menacing meta-romantic-comedy overtures of Brian Flanagan! And instead of Chicken a la King (a la Delmonico's), we dive deep into abortion and how societal expectations of loyalty fit into gender roles! And in lieu of ketchup for your fries, we have so much more: cameos from Yolandi Visser and other stalwarts of the Toronto theatre scene, rating YouTube comments by creepiness, and a rare successful match in "Key Line Pie." Featuring a guest (and a magnificent three-way sync) in Matt Apfel, longtime "Cocktail" aficionado and formerly of "Frankenfood" (not a plug). https://earfulofjumper.com ep40 Sat, 15 Sep 2018 17:00:00 +0000 The Earful crew welcomes Daddy to the story, as we move on up from pickled chicken eggs to pickled ostrich eggs, from a mere Megaloft to a true Park Avenue penthouse! Also on this ep: an important Pageful of Cocktail update, and plenty of java: an analysis of "Starbucks Trajectory" and a recap of the famous coffee scene from George of the Jungle! Welcome Daddy! The Earful crew welcomes Daddy to the story, as we move on up from pickled chicken eggs to pickled ostrich eggs, from a mere Megaloft to a true Park Avenue penthouse! Also on this ep: an important Pageful of Cocktail update, and plenty of java: an analysis of "Starbucks Trajectory" and a recap of the famous coffee scene from George of the Jungle! Welcome Daddy! https://earfulofjumper.com ep41 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 20:00:00 +0000 Mr. Coughlin may have no friends on Saturday night, but you have a friend in the Earful Crew, as we crack the 17th five minutes. We may be a bit rusty, but whether it's crunching the numbers on the FRP (Flanagan Removal Price), investigating how much prospective club attendees resemble Bruce Springsteen's couch, or missizing windows in order to block significant portions of our screens, we deliver! Also featuring the popular segment, "We email the Pittsburgh City Orchestra to inquire whether its Grammy-award-winning baritone actually played a small part in the movie 'Cocktail' (1988)". Mr. Coughlin may have no friends on Saturday night, but you have a friend in the Earful Crew, as we crack the 17th five minutes. We may be a bit rusty, but whether it's crunching the numbers on the FRP (Flanagan Removal Price), investigating how much prospective club attendees resemble Bruce Springsteen's couch, or missizing windows in order to block significant portions of our screens, we deliver! Also featuring the popular segment, "We email the Pittsburgh City Orchestra to inquire whether its Grammy-award-winning baritone actually played a small part in the movie 'Cocktail' (1988)". https://earfulofjumper.com ep42 Fri, 8 Mar 2019 17:00:00 +0000 Get ready for a new, completely mistake-free episode of Earful of Cocktail! Plenty to dive into, as we pick apart the decor of the Coughlin-Prognan-'Partment, itemize with staggering detail the expenses of a $100k/week bar, but most importantly, apply the writings of Barbara Ehrenreich to best understand how "Cocktail" (1988) represents masculinity in the 1980s, in the context of ever-changing gender roles interacting with economic pressures! Featuring the popular segments "At This Time," "Read the Tweets", "Good Reads", and "With Fresh Eyes". Get ready for a new, completely mistake-free episode of Earful of Cocktail! Plenty to dive into, as we pick apart the decor of the Coughlin-Prognan-'Partment, itemize with staggering detail the expenses of a $100k/week bar, but most importantly, apply the writings of Barbara Ehrenreich to best understand how "Cocktail" (1988) represents masculinity in the 1980s, in the context of ever-changing gender roles interacting with economic pressures! Featuring the popular segments "At This Time," "Read the Tweets", "Good Reads", and "With Fresh Eyes". https://earfulofjumper.com ep43 Sat, 23 Mar 2019 17:00:00 +0000 We're solving a mystery, the mystery of the murder of Douglas Coughlin! The clues are everywhere! Can someone commit suicide by slashing their own throat? (we consult Quora.) Who wrote the "suicide" letter? (We conduct advanced handwriting analyses.) Also featuring additional investigations into etymology of penthouse and other compound words, the coroner scene, the corner scene, blood temperature measurement techniques, and more! Additionally: an update on the Pittsburgh Orchestra, plus a very special edition of the famous theme song. We're solving a mystery, the mystery of the murder of Douglas Coughlin! The clues are everywhere! Can someone commit suicide by slashing their own throat? (we consult Quora.) Who wrote the "suicide" letter? (We conduct advanced handwriting analyses.) Also featuring additional investigations into etymology of penthouse and other compound words, the coroner scene, the corner scene, blood temperature measurement techniques, and more! Additionally: an update on the Pittsburgh Orchestra, plus a very special edition of the famous theme song. https://earfulofjumper.com ep44 Sat, 22 Jun 2019 17:00:00 +0000 We hit the FFF of Cocktail, and we have a FIGHT on our hands! A good time as any to crack open the Security Guard Force Continuum, and assess how adequately various security guards/bellmen deescalated the flare-up between Flanagan and Penthouse Daddy. (thanks to crimedoctor.com) In the remaining time, we analyze the planning of the Flanagan/Shue wedding, discover a mystery wedding guest, fix the movie's ending, and reference Benihana. Throughout, we are aided by special guest J.T, noted vinyl expert. We hit the FFF of Cocktail, and we have a FIGHT on our hands! A good time as any to crack open the Security Guard Force Continuum, and assess how adequately various security guards/bellmen deescalated the flare-up between Flanagan and Penthouse Daddy. (thanks to crimedoctor.com) In the remaining time, we analyze the planning of the Flanagan/Shue wedding, discover a mystery wedding guest, fix the movie's ending, and reference Benihana. Throughout, we are aided by special guest J.T, noted vinyl expert. https://earfulofjumper.com ep45 Sat, 20 Jul 2019 17:00:00 +0000 NOT a party ep NOT a party ep https://earfulofjumper.com ep46 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 17:00:00 +0000 We talk to Heywood Gould about "Cocktail" (1984), "Cocktail" (1988), "Cocktail 2" (TBD), "Cocktail: The Musical" (TBD), and much, much more We talk to Heywood Gould about "Cocktail" (1984), "Cocktail" (1988), "Cocktail 2" (TBD), "Cocktail: The Musical" (TBD), and much, much more https://earfulofjumper.com ep47 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:00:00 +0000 We depart Long Island and head to The Big Apple to start our new movie, "You've Got Mail"; the earful gang immediately get started through a lengthy credit sequence, featuring God's Desktop, and explore the beginnings of the downfall of Western Civilization. Featuring new segments, "You've Got Spoilers," "Hack of the Ep," and "'Ware in the Air". We depart Long Island and head to The Big Apple to start our new movie, "You've Got Mail"; the earful gang immediately get started through a lengthy credit sequence, featuring God's Desktop, and explore the beginnings of the downfall of Western Civilization. Featuring new segments, "You've Got Spoilers," "Hack of the Ep," and "'Ware in the Air". https://earfulofjumper.com ep48 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Get ready for cameos! Joe finishes the juice, Patricia poses for the mags, and everybody zigs and zags to to the Cranberries (peak 1990s). Time for emails about enjoying emails, some good tips on learning Latin like a Local, some real-time mapping of Manhattan businesses, and some Gant charting! Get ready for cameos! Joe finishes the juice, Patricia poses for the mags, and everybody zigs and zags to to the Cranberries (peak 1990s). Time for emails about enjoying emails, some good tips on learning Latin like a Local, some real-time mapping of Manhattan businesses, and some Gant charting! https://earfulofjumper.com ep49 Fri, 31 Jan 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Penultimate pre-COVID episode. Penultimate pre-COVID episode. https://earfulofjumper.com ep50 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Final pre-COVID episode. Plague looms. Final pre-COVID episode. Plague looms. https://earfulofjumper.com ep51 Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:00:00 +0000 The novel coronavirus cannot keep the Earful gang down! Like Tom Hanks, we've risen from the dead; a little rusty, but with plenty of new CDC-approved protocol for keeping the YGM analysis both incisive and safe. In this ep, we bring you a veritable "Who's Who" from the Fox family tree, say hello to New Jersey, and give careful ratings of all "games" at the Fall Festival. Also featuring the popular new segment "Our Set-Up." The novel coronavirus cannot keep the Earful gang down! Like Tom Hanks, we've risen from the dead; a little rusty, but with plenty of new CDC-approved protocol for keeping the YGM analysis both incisive and safe. In this ep, we bring you a veritable "Who's Who" from the Fox family tree, say hello to New Jersey, and give careful ratings of all "games" at the Fall Festival. Also featuring the popular new segment "Our Set-Up." https://earfulofjumper.com ep52 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0000 Two grand openings this week: Fox and Sons Books, and Episode 06 of An Earful of You've Got Mail! As the Fox surveys the henhouse, Kathleen and George practice the hard sell, Christina moves the fish, and sandwichman chows down. Meanwhile, we analyze book prices (hand-tipped or non), plow through 5+ sub-scenes, create synergy among our various podcast properties, and generally do the best we can, given that we cannot hear each other speak. Two grand openings this week: Fox and Sons Books, and Episode 06 of An Earful of You've Got Mail! As the Fox surveys the henhouse, Kathleen and George practice the hard sell, Christina moves the fish, and sandwichman chows down. Meanwhile, we analyze book prices (hand-tipped or non), plow through 5+ sub-scenes, create synergy among our various podcast properties, and generally do the best we can, given that we cannot hear each other speak. https://earfulofjumper.com ep53 Sat, 29 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0000 It's a hit! The Earful Gang is back with episode seven, and it's even more fun than the nut shop! It's party time at Vince Mancini's, and we have plenty of time to talk about rent control, Miranda rights, the books Miranda writes, as well as the legendary William Spungeon. (Isn't he in Mexico?) So step to the back of the drink line and listen in! (Also featuring the hit segment "We Check the Tweets") It's a hit! The Earful Gang is back with episode seven, and it's even more fun than the nut shop! It's party time at Vince Mancini's, and we have plenty of time to talk about rent control, Miranda rights, the books Miranda writes, as well as the legendary William Spungeon. (Isn't he in Mexico?) So step to the back of the drink line and listen in! (Also featuring the hit segment "We Check the Tweets") https://earfulofjumper.com ep54 Sat, 12 Sep 2020 19:15:00 +0000 Pop an Ultra Dorm and settle in for another episode of Earful! A veritable smorgasbord of savory morsels on display today: we analyze the egg dish, judge the poultry lift, and assess garnishes. And as always, we mix business with pleasure: analyzing the corporate structure of the Price Club, guessing Birdie's salary, and auditing bookstore revenues (we're in the book business, after all!) Pop an Ultra Dorm and settle in for another episode of Earful! A veritable smorgasbord of savory morsels on display today: we analyze the egg dish, judge the poultry lift, and assess garnishes. And as always, we mix business with pleasure: analyzing the corporate structure of the Price Club, guessing Birdie's salary, and auditing bookstore revenues (we're in the book business, after all!) https://earfulofjumper.com ep55 Sat, 26 Sep 2020 19:15:00 +0000 "Press Send" to another ep of Earful, featuring plenty of holiday merriment: we head to the hectic, not-yet-cashfree world of Zabar's to introduce a new exhibit, explore the lobster salad controversy, and uncover the four secret steps to a perfect espresso. Educate yourself with a lively debate about whether 'A Christmas Carol' takes place at Thanksgiving or Christmas. Also introducing the popular segment "We Watch 'The Shop Around the Corner.'" "Press Send" to another ep of Earful, featuring plenty of holiday merriment: we head to the hectic, not-yet-cashfree world of Zabar's to introduce a new exhibit, explore the lobster salad controversy, and uncover the four secret steps to a perfect espresso. Educate yourself with a lively debate about whether 'A Christmas Carol' takes place at Thanksgiving or Christmas. Also introducing the popular segment "We Watch 'The Shop Around the Corner.'" https://earfulofjumper.com ep56 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 18:30:00 +0000 You've Got... Instant Message?!?! We've kicked into Web 2.0 here at Earful, and the textboxes are flying! This ep, we have a delightful (and very fun) Thanksgiving Round of "The Instrument Song (The Orchestra Song)", Birdie is on the prowl, and we investigate the innovative voice-over scheme that YGM uses to represent online communication. ...Hello? Also featuring the popular segment "Our Jacobin Feud," featuring our new enemy Meagan Day. You've Got... Instant Message?!?! We've kicked into Web 2.0 here at Earful, and the textboxes are flying! This ep, we have a delightful (and very fun) Thanksgiving Round of "The Instrument Song (The Orchestra Song)", Birdie is on the prowl, and we investigate the innovative voice-over scheme that YGM uses to represent online communication. ...Hello? Also featuring the popular segment "Our Jacobin Feud," featuring our new enemy Meagan Day. https://earfulofjumper.com ep57 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 18:00:00 +0000 In this, the final episode of Earful, the gang is in a feuding mood! We again return to the Happy Land of Absolutes to discuss the eleventh five minutes of You've Got Mail, and discuss the criminality of all the Mail characters, Jeffersonian purity, and modern gym wicking technology. Recorded just hours after the Presidential Election was called, we're also making our own calls: how best can an unprofitable cultural enterprise be preserved? Who is best suited to be the spokesman for Fox Books? And is Kathleen Kelly truly a pill? Featuring the famous segments "We Read the Tweets" and "We Relitigate the Feuds" (AKA "Feud Update" AKA "The Feud Litigator") In this, the final episode of Earful, the gang is in a feuding mood! We again return to the Happy Land of Absolutes to discuss the eleventh five minutes of You've Got Mail, and discuss the criminality of all the Mail characters, Jeffersonian purity, and modern gym wicking technology. Recorded just hours after the Presidential Election was called, we're also making our own calls: how best can an unprofitable cultural enterprise be preserved? Who is best suited to be the spokesman for Fox Books? And is Kathleen Kelly truly a pill? Featuring the famous segments "We Read the Tweets" and "We Relitigate the Feuds" (AKA "Feud Update" AKA "The Feud Litigator") https://earfulofjumper.com ep58 Sat, 7 Nov 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Freshly equipped with macOS Big Sur (running beautifully), we're back with a new ep of An Earful of You've Got Mail! In this ep, Joe Fox is drunk as a skunk, the lockets are opening up, and Frank stars on everybody's favorite show: "**NT WAT**". We also conclude the important saga of William Spungeon, and rhapsodize about the ecstasy of email. 10-4! Freshly equipped with macOS Big Sur (running beautifully), we're back with a new ep of An Earful of You've Got Mail! In this ep, Joe Fox is drunk as a skunk, the lockets are opening up, and Frank stars on everybody's favorite show: "**NT WAT**". We also conclude the important saga of William Spungeon, and rhapsodize about the ecstasy of email. 10-4! https://earfulofjumper.com ep59 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 18:00:00 +0000 If you're in search of the perfect combination of poetry and meanness, look no further! Earful is back, and we're deep into cross-textual analysis: in addition to a typically incisive analysis of a YGM chunk (Joe Fox shakes a fence, Kathleen re-ups on tea), we crack open multiple additional texts‒first diving deep into the themes of Ernst Lubitsch's "The Shop Around the Corner", then plunging into the work of Miklós László's "Parfumerie", and finally reading the back cover summary of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice". But don't worry: we still have plenty of time to analyze the chair management at Cafe Lalo's (with more detail than any other competing podcast). Also featuring the popular sements "We Taste-test Skittles Dips" and "We Write An Email" (AKA "Email Time"). If you're in search of the perfect combination of poetry and meanness, look no further! Earful is back, and we're deep into cross-textual analysis: in addition to a typically incisive analysis of a YGM chunk (Joe Fox shakes a fence, Kathleen re-ups on tea), we crack open multiple additional texts‒first diving deep into the themes of Ernst Lubitsch's "The Shop Around the Corner", then plunging into the work of Miklós László's "Parfumerie", and finally reading the back cover summary of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice". But don't worry: we still have plenty of time to analyze the chair management at Cafe Lalo's (with more detail than any other competing podcast). Also featuring the popular sements "We Taste-test Skittles Dips" and "We Write An Email" (AKA "Email Time"). https://earfulofjumper.com ep60 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000 We ring in the new year with another episode of Earful: the easiest just got easier! In this ep, we breach the veritable "third rail" of "You've Got Mail" (1998) analysis: talking about vertical service codes: *70? *57? *86? They're all here! But that's not all: we crack open the fourteenth five minutes of the film, and ask the big questions. Did Joe Fox lie? Can an express train suck you onto the tracks? Is a "Mochaccino-land" good or bad? And: will you be mean to him, too? Episode features important updates about the 1998 Federal Transportation Reauthorization bill, as well as Hervey's Aunt Beth's memories of seeing YGM, and also contains the sort of core/periphery analysis you'll find nowhere else! (Additional segments include "Our Feud Update", AKA "Our Feud".) We ring in the new year with another episode of Earful: the easiest just got easier! In this ep, we breach the veritable "third rail" of "You've Got Mail" (1998) analysis: talking about vertical service codes: *70? *57? *86? They're all here! But that's not all: we crack open the fourteenth five minutes of the film, and ask the big questions. Did Joe Fox lie? Can an express train suck you onto the tracks? Is a "Mochaccino-land" good or bad? And: will you be mean to him, too? Episode features important updates about the 1998 Federal Transportation Reauthorization bill, as well as Hervey's Aunt Beth's memories of seeing YGM, and also contains the sort of core/periphery analysis you'll find nowhere else! (Additional segments include "Our Feud Update", AKA "Our Feud".) https://earfulofjumper.com ep61 Sat, 2 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000 Gather round, and you shall hear the Earful Gang sing The Ballad of the Rooftop Killer (with a-ccompaniment on live harmonica!) In these five minutes of film, Robert Underwood gets framed for murder (by Rudy Giuliani and George), Joe shows off some sick macros, and Birdie gets spooky. Meanwhile, we pick apart the controversy of Champion Fairewood Frolic (registered name or called name: which counts?), go over the day's news (the day being February 18, 1998), and send two emails to Chip Davis's publicists. And best of all: website now secure! (Also featuring popular segment "The Set-Up".) Gather round, and you shall hear the Earful Gang sing The Ballad of the Rooftop Killer (with a-ccompaniment on live harmonica!) In these five minutes of film, Robert Underwood gets framed for murder (by Rudy Giuliani and George), Joe shows off some sick macros, and Birdie gets spooky. Meanwhile, we pick apart the controversy of Champion Fairewood Frolic (registered name or called name: which counts?), go over the day's news (the day being February 18, 1998), and send two emails to Chip Davis's publicists. And best of all: website now secure! (Also featuring popular segment "The Set-Up".) https://earfulofjumper.com ep62 Sat, 23 Jan 2021 19:00:00 +0000 In an episode many are calling "our most poorly-paced yet", the Earful Gang is back to analyze (eventually, be patient) the 16th five minutes of YGM, and it just may strain your CPU! (Send syslogs, please.) Joe Fox deletes up a storm (we count the keys), Intel stock is soaring (we read the ticker), Birdie dates fascists (we dig deep into Francoist Spain), and Alan turns a video into a GIF (we outline the steps)‒just watch out for the idle timeouts! Also featuring the historic vindication of Michelle (of Terry & Michelle fame). Michelle, we're so sorry! In an episode many are calling "our most poorly-paced yet", the Earful Gang is back to analyze (eventually, be patient) the 16th five minutes of YGM, and it just may strain your CPU! (Send syslogs, please.) Joe Fox deletes up a storm (we count the keys), Intel stock is soaring (we read the ticker), Birdie dates fascists (we dig deep into Francoist Spain), and Alan turns a video into a GIF (we outline the steps)‒just watch out for the idle timeouts! Also featuring the historic vindication of Michelle (of Terry & Michelle fame). Michelle, we're so sorry! https://earfulofjumper.com ep63 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 23:59:00 +0000 In a first-ever podcast event, the Earful Gang is joined by a GUEST... in cyberspace! Joining via a chatroom-voice-to-text bridge (presented by Wells Fargo), Diego shares his hate of Kathleen Kelly, as we pick apart the 17th five minutes of YGM. The Shop liquidates, Frank and Kathleen part amicably, and the Fox fox leers lecherously; meanwhile, we analyze just *how* racist Kathleen is, talk about the joys of loitering at Barnes and Noble, and scope out the competition, as we pick apart the YGM analysis at Slate's "Decoder Ring." You'll have a good time, we can't help ourselves! In a first-ever podcast event, the Earful Gang is joined by a GUEST... in cyberspace! Joining via a chatroom-voice-to-text bridge (presented by Wells Fargo), Diego shares his hate of Kathleen Kelly, as we pick apart the 17th five minutes of YGM. The Shop liquidates, Frank and Kathleen part amicably, and the Fox fox leers lecherously; meanwhile, we analyze just *how* racist Kathleen is, talk about the joys of loitering at Barnes and Noble, and scope out the competition, as we pick apart the YGM analysis at Slate's "Decoder Ring." You'll have a good time, we can't help ourselves! https://earfulofjumper.com ep64 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 23:59:00 +0000 If you're looking for an ep to cope with the Suez Canal blockage, and to prepare for White Boy Summer, look no further! In these five minutes, we learn about the famously flawless taste of Kathleen Kelly, (contrasted with the piggish, disgusting ignorance of Fox Books employees), and dig into contingencies of elevator protocol. The perfect episode to close out March 2021, the month we're currently in! If you're looking for an ep to cope with the Suez Canal blockage, and to prepare for White Boy Summer, look no further! In these five minutes, we learn about the famously flawless taste of Kathleen Kelly, (contrasted with the piggish, disgusting ignorance of Fox Books employees), and dig into contingencies of elevator protocol. The perfect episode to close out March 2021, the month we're currently in! https://earfulofjumper.com ep65 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 10:30:00 +0000 The Earful Crew is burning the midnight oil to bring you the 19th five minutes of You've Got Mail, and it's a momentous one! The Shop Around the Corner is closed for good, and that means only three things: MOPE MOPE MOPE! Kathleen flips the Closing Sign (we introduce our new project "Supersonic"), and immediately becomes a femcel antinatalist. Meanwhile, we're Dockside Foxside at the 19th Street Boat Basin, conducting an intensive #BoatBarAnalysis, the softball team is goosestepping ominously, Matt is home alone, and the Storybook Person is open for business! Also featuring the popular segment "Beep Beep Beep Read the Tweets". The Earful Crew is burning the midnight oil to bring you the 19th five minutes of You've Got Mail, and it's a momentous one! The Shop Around the Corner is closed for good, and that means only three things: MOPE MOPE MOPE! Kathleen flips the Closing Sign (we introduce our new project "Supersonic"), and immediately becomes a femcel antinatalist. Meanwhile, we're Dockside Foxside at the 19th Street Boat Basin, conducting an intensive #BoatBarAnalysis, the softball team is goosestepping ominously, Matt is home alone, and the Storybook Person is open for business! Also featuring the popular segment "Beep Beep Beep Read the Tweets". https://earfulofjumper.com ep66 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 21:00:00 +0000 Have you ever been with a single podcast that fills your heart with joy? Well, get ready for episode 20 of An Earful of You've Got Mail, in which the Earful gang cracks open a rather light episode: Joe Fox is on his Travis Bickle-like march, and we dive deep into address logistics, buzzer box conduits, and the healing power of George. Also featuring our exciting Top Ten countdown: "Looking Forward to 2008", to be followed by a series of squeetstorms (AKA "squeens") Have you ever been with a single podcast that fills your heart with joy? Well, get ready for episode 20 of An Earful of You've Got Mail, in which the Earful gang cracks open a rather light episode: Joe Fox is on his Travis Bickle-like march, and we dive deep into address logistics, buzzer box conduits, and the healing power of George. Also featuring our exciting Top Ten countdown: "Looking Forward to 2008", to be followed by a series of squeetstorms (AKA "squeens") https://earfulofjumper.com ep67 Sat, 8 Jan 2022 12:30:00 +0000 It's June 2021, and COVID is finally over! Let's celebrate California being open for business, as we exit the cyberworld and have our first Earful back in the same room! A big episode for analysis, as Joe makes a Friend Request, forcibly shuts Kathleen's mouth, and enters his internet-capable hacker den. We complement the analysis with innovative fan theories and uncover mysterious book covers, as well as some... tweaking. Also, a heartfelt retirement from email. Featuring the popular segments "The Set Up", "The Feuding Section", "2008 Film Update", "Release Schedule", and "Pepsi Segment". It's June 2021, and COVID is finally over! Let's celebrate California being open for business, as we exit the cyberworld and have our first Earful back in the same room! A big episode for analysis, as Joe makes a Friend Request, forcibly shuts Kathleen's mouth, and enters his internet-capable hacker den. We complement the analysis with innovative fan theories and uncover mysterious book covers, as well as some... tweaking. Also, a heartfelt retirement from email. Featuring the popular segments "The Set Up", "The Feuding Section", "2008 Film Update", "Release Schedule", and "Pepsi Segment". https://earfulofjumper.com ep68 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Howdy pardner, saddle up for the "Summer of You've Got Mail"! We've got ourselves a heaping helping of film analysis today, with a veritable bounty of scenes: extras are a-loading up their oysters at the dear-departed Ocean Grill, the ballet of commerce is a-underway at the flowers market, and the styrofoam cups are a-flowing at Gray's Papaya. But most importantly, it's open season for vicious zings on NY152: we grade Joe and Kathleen's efforts, and even attempt to manufacture our own, in the special segment "We Come Up With Our Own NY152 Insults" Howdy pardner, saddle up for the "Summer of You've Got Mail"! We've got ourselves a heaping helping of film analysis today, with a veritable bounty of scenes: extras are a-loading up their oysters at the dear-departed Ocean Grill, the ballet of commerce is a-underway at the flowers market, and the styrofoam cups are a-flowing at Gray's Papaya. But most importantly, it's open season for vicious zings on NY152: we grade Joe and Kathleen's efforts, and even attempt to manufacture our own, in the special segment "We Come Up With Our Own NY152 Insults" https://earfulofjumper.com ep69 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000 Already at the Last Full Five, but don't cry Jakob! We have plenty of content for you, including a live feud update, a dip back into the cyberworld, a long discussion of the best protocol while meeting a stranger, and a reading of YGM as an incel manifesto. Also featuring the popular segments "The Set-Up", "Fashion News", "Decision Desk 2008", and "The Ending Segment" Already at the Last Full Five, but don't cry Jakob! We have plenty of content for you, including a live feud update, a dip back into the cyberworld, a long discussion of the best protocol while meeting a stranger, and a reading of YGM as an incel manifesto. Also featuring the popular segments "The Set-Up", "Fashion News", "Decision Desk 2008", and "The Ending Segment" https://earfulofjumper.com ep70 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Party ep. Features popular segments "The Set-Up", "An Earful of News", "Guess the Stunt", and "Keepin' it Social". Party ep. Features popular segments "The Set-Up", "An Earful of News", "Guess the Stunt", and "Keepin' it Social". https://earfulofjumper.com ep71 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 Jump into a new season of Earful with the first five minutes of our new movie, "Jumper" (2008)! Let us tell you about our day so far: we analyze Mr. Jumper's surfboard and cooler (jumper toting logistics), international time zones, cool movie studio logos, Jumper bedtimes and wakeup timeas, young Jumper (has a different face), all the ways that Young Jumper's snowglobe is bad, sister cities, and the Nokia N93. Featuring new segments, "Jump of the Ep," "One More Jump", and "Jumper in the Air". Jump into a new season of Earful with the first five minutes of our new movie, "Jumper" (2008)! Let us tell you about our day so far: we analyze Mr. Jumper's surfboard and cooler (jumper toting logistics), international time zones, cool movie studio logos, Jumper bedtimes and wakeup timeas, young Jumper (has a different face), all the ways that Young Jumper's snowglobe is bad, sister cities, and the Nokia N93. Featuring new segments, "Jump of the Ep," "One More Jump", and "Jumper in the Air". https://earfulofjumper.com ep72 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 In episode 2 of Earful, get ready for less bumps, more jumps, as we answer all the big questions, such as: "Did I just teleport?" As long Mr Jumper hones his craft, we analyze David Rice's dad's police call, mopping logistics, a bunch of really cool posters, and the 2007 menu of Texas Chicken & Grill. We crack the case of the photograph of David Jumper-Rice and his mom. Featuring new segments, "Extra Screw Time," "Jump Into Spoilers", and "Pageful of Jumper". In episode 2 of Earful, get ready for less bumps, more jumps, as we answer all the big questions, such as: "Did I just teleport?" As long Mr Jumper hones his craft, we analyze David Rice's dad's police call, mopping logistics, a bunch of really cool posters, and the 2007 menu of Texas Chicken & Grill. We crack the case of the photograph of David Jumper-Rice and his mom. Featuring new segments, "Extra Screw Time," "Jump Into Spoilers", and "Pageful of Jumper". https://earfulofjumper.com ep73 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 19:00:00 +0000 In a "nightmare of an episode", we're recording unusually early, to catastrophic consequences! As the cock crows, we toil in the studio, bringing you sparkling analysis about the Jumper saga, in particular the third five minutes. In this episode, David Jumper asks to use the bathroom, acquires used tools, and eventually puts together a sick jumper pad. But wait... here comes the mysterious Roland! Also updates on the Cubecast project, crucial information about the Empire State Building observation decks, and plenty of content from The Good Book (aka "Jumper", by Steven Gould). In a "nightmare of an episode", we're recording unusually early, to catastrophic consequences! As the cock crows, we toil in the studio, bringing you sparkling analysis about the Jumper saga, in particular the third five minutes. In this episode, David Jumper asks to use the bathroom, acquires used tools, and eventually puts together a sick jumper pad. But wait... here comes the mysterious Roland! Also updates on the Cubecast project, crucial information about the Empire State Building observation decks, and plenty of content from The Good Book (aka "Jumper", by Steven Gould). https://earfulofjumper.com ep74 Tue, 1 Aug 2023 21:00:00 +0000 The earful gang is back from their own globetrotting, bringing you a new episode of Jumper: in the fourth five, we bring you our award-winning investigative journalism, re-opening the Gregg Baker cold case, and blowing the lid off of alleged used tool stores in NYC. In our analysis, we're having flashbacks to Our Day So Far: we return to the Sphinx, hang ten in Fiji, dangle from large clocks, and namecheck Tanqueray at the Irish Embassy. Discussion on "what are scenes", more time zone talk, and thoughts on probable Paladin financing. Re-introducing popular segment "We Read te Tweets", and featuring new segments "The Extra News Section" and "Jump List". The earful gang is back from their own globetrotting, bringing you a new episode of Jumper: in the fourth five, we bring you our award-winning investigative journalism, re-opening the Gregg Baker cold case, and blowing the lid off of alleged used tool stores in NYC. In our analysis, we're having flashbacks to Our Day So Far: we return to the Sphinx, hang ten in Fiji, dangle from large clocks, and namecheck Tanqueray at the Irish Embassy. Discussion on "what are scenes", more time zone talk, and thoughts on probable Paladin financing. Re-introducing popular segment "We Read te Tweets", and featuring new segments "The Extra News Section" and "Jump List". https://earfulofjumper.com ep75 Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:00:00 +0000 The earful gang is back, caffeinated, ready with an episode that will hit your brain like 1000 volts of electricity! In this ep, David Jumper-Rice has forgotten how to use doors, Toby is anticipating his birthday, and Roland is embracing his hatred for jumpers. Join us as we overcome some VLC woes, and break upon the riddle of the cryptic "burrito" wrapper. Also featuring popular segment, "Continued updates". The earful gang is back, caffeinated, ready with an episode that will hit your brain like 1000 volts of electricity! In this ep, David Jumper-Rice has forgotten how to use doors, Toby is anticipating his birthday, and Roland is embracing his hatred for jumpers. Join us as we overcome some VLC woes, and break upon the riddle of the cryptic "burrito" wrapper. Also featuring popular segment, "Continued updates". https://earfulofjumper.com ep76 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000 The earful gang is back, in what many are calling "the perfect fall ep!" In these five minutes, we skip the boring parts, as David Rice-Jumper hugs Millie's mom after a momentous knock-and-announce, Millie is living it up on Morton Street, and Mark Kobold (aka Mark Goblin) announces the resurrection of the Rice Cake. If we move fast, we can make it to Rome before this episode is up! (We do not make it to Rome). Also featuring popular segments "Don't Press Play", "Cast Notes", "Elephant in the Room", "Evolution of a Scene", and "We Weed the Tweets". The earful gang is back, in what many are calling "the perfect fall ep!" In these five minutes, we skip the boring parts, as David Rice-Jumper hugs Millie's mom after a momentous knock-and-announce, Millie is living it up on Morton Street, and Mark Kobold (aka Mark Goblin) announces the resurrection of the Rice Cake. If we move fast, we can make it to Rome before this episode is up! (We do not make it to Rome). Also featuring popular segments "Don't Press Play", "Cast Notes", "Elephant in the Room", "Evolution of a Scene", and "We Weed the Tweets". https://earfulofjumper.com ep77 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000 Earful is back with the 7th five minutes of "Jumper": can you believe that just five minutes ago, we were analyzing the 6th five minutes of "Jumper"? An exciting ep, with lots of jumping, and lots of special guests, namely Vincent Woo, the filmmaker behind "Tunnel Vision: An Unauthorized BART Ride (2003)". We mercilessly criticize his film (comparing it unfavorably to our famous interview with a pirate, and also discuss geopolitics, and the film "Jumper" (2008). In these five minutes, David Rice loves his backpack, Millie struggles with an Italian closet, and Roland Cox does not laugh. Includes important information about how "Jumper" (2008) was recasted, as well famous Canadian actors and music. Also featuring the popular segments "Pageful of Jumper" and "Mark Kobold Sitting Height Check". Earful is back with the 7th five minutes of "Jumper": can you believe that just five minutes ago, we were analyzing the 6th five minutes of "Jumper"? An exciting ep, with lots of jumping, and lots of special guests, namely Vincent Woo, the filmmaker behind "Tunnel Vision: An Unauthorized BART Ride (2003)". We mercilessly criticize his film (comparing it unfavorably to our famous interview with a pirate, and also discuss geopolitics, and the film "Jumper" (2008). In these five minutes, David Rice loves his backpack, Millie struggles with an Italian closet, and Roland Cox does not laugh. Includes important information about how "Jumper" (2008) was recasted, as well famous Canadian actors and music. Also featuring the popular segments "Pageful of Jumper" and "Mark Kobold Sitting Height Check". https://earfulofjumper.com ep78 Tue, 6 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000