The Smiths' Occasional Podcast The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/shows/?show=smithsoccasional Let us show you the world in our eyes... We blindly leap headfirst into the creative process – arms flailing wildly - with a slice of pop culture and a dose of fresh indie and electronic music… all wrapped up in the lively discussion of special occasions that theme each episode. Regular segments include Depeche Mode News, the adorable piano-playing nine-year-old, What's the Best Show on Television - namely Battlestar Galactica, and Guys Neil Finds Attractive. Let us show you the world in our eyes… en ©2008 WORKSMITH The Smiths smithsoccasional@gmail.com http://psstatic.podshow.com/images/shows/6131/shows/small/smithsoccasional.jpg?f0e15e47ba0f71e86a231f63fa6c4f1c The Smiths' Occasional Podcast http://www.mevio.com/shows/?show=smithsoccasional Podcast no depeche, mode, battlestar, galactica, electronic, music, ohio, holiday, pop, culture, humor Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:08:36 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PodShow PDN smithsoccasional@gmail.com webmaster@podshow.com SOP021 - Are Cassettes Electrik? The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=124379&tId=2 It’s back to school… Urgh! This month we learn about Labor Day and the history of Hawaii as well as propose the relinquishing of our overrated freedom through a political reunion with England. It could work, right? We gush over Anton Corbijn’s movie Control, spit on the grave of the Lost Boys II, and Laura has to be resuscitated after news of a new Hillary Duff single. Depeche Mode gets busy, Battlestar Galactica has political overtones (No? Really?) and we follow Merlin Mann’s career with great interest!  Hey, we’re 21 and legal so who’s buying us a drink?

Featuring electromagnetic tunes by Cassette Electrik, Client, and Nine Inch Nails.

More detailed show notes at smithsoccasional.wordpress.com

Music Guide
"28 Days"
Artist: Cassette Electrik, remixed by Neil Smith
Album: 28 Days EP
www.myspace.com/cassetteelectrik
Blog: http://cassetteelectrik.wordpress.com

"Suicide Sister"
Artist: Client
Album: Untitled Remix
http://www.client-online.net/
http://www.myspace.com/client
iTunes:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=276971955&s=143441

“Woodland Ride”
Artist: Mari Smith

“Echoplex”
Artist: Nine Inch Nails
Album: The Slip
www.nin.com
iTunes:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=285284658&s=143441

“Leaving”
Artist: Cassette Electrik
www.myspace.com/cassetteelectrik
Blog: http://cassetteelectrik.wordpress.com

Misc. Goodies and Links
Want us to love you forever? Write us a review on iTunes. You will? You’re the best. Really!
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=211039964

Do you Twitter? Swell! Follow us at http://twitter.com/smithsocc.

Depeche Mode Ticket Stub Group on Flickr
Now you can add your own Flickr photos of your stubs!
http://www.flickr.com/groups/790925@N25

The Direct Approach with British John
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=288871813

Hillary Duff and her Personal Jesus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPSlUlJxb-M

Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJkLgawoElg

Movies Discussed in This Episode
Contol
www.imdb.com/title/tt0421082/

Lost Boys Two: The Tribe
www.imdb.com/title/tt1031254/

Other Blogs We Enjoy
Creative-Type Dad’s Blog
http://creativetypes.blogspot.com

Merlin Mann’s site 43 Folders
http://www.43folders.com

Gallery of Guys Neil Finds Attractive
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52192395@N00/sets/72157600094391484/

The obligatory Depeche Mode Link
http://www.depechemode.com

]]> Featuring electromagnetic tunes by Cassette Electrik, Client, and Nine Inch Nails. It’s back to school… Urgh! This month we learn about Labor Day and the history of Hawaii as well as propose the relinquishing of our overrated freedom through a political reunion with England. It could work, right? We gush over Anton Corbijn’s movie Control, spit on the grave of the Lost Boys II, and Laura has to be resuscitated after news of a new Hillary Duff single. Depeche Mode gets busy, Battlestar Galactica has political overtones (No? Really?) and we follow Merlin Mann’s career with great interest!  Hey, we’re 21 and legal so who’s buying us a drink? Featuring electromagnetic tunes by Cassette Electrik, Client, and Nine Inch Nails. More detailed show notes at smithsoccasional.wordpress.com Music Guide "28 Days" Artist: Cassette Electrik, remixed by Neil Smith Album: 28 Days EP www.myspace.com/cassetteelectrik Blog: http://cassetteelectrik.wordpress.com "Suicide Sister" Artist: Client Album: Untitled Remix http://www.client-online.net/ http://www.myspace.com/client iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=276971955&s=143441 “Woodland Ride” Artist: Mari Smith “Echoplex” Artist: Nine Inch Nails Album: The Slip www.nin.com iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=285284658&s=143441 “Leaving” Artist: Cassette Electrik www.myspace.com/cassetteelectrik Blog: http://cassetteelectrik.wordpress.com Misc. Goodies and Links Want us to love you forever? Write us a review on iTunes. You will? You’re the best. Really! http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=211039964 Do you Twitter? Swell! Follow us at http://twitter.com/smithsocc. Depeche Mode Ticket Stub Group on Flickr Now you can add your own Flickr photos of your stubs! http://www.flickr.com/groups/790925@N25 The Direct Approach with British John http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=288871813 Hillary Duff and her Personal Jesus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPSlUlJxb-M Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJkLgawoElg Movies Discussed in This Episode Contol www.imdb.com/title/tt0421082/ Lost Boys Two: The Tribe www.imdb.com/title/tt1031254/ Other Blogs We Enjoy Creative-Type Dad’s Blog http://creativetypes.blogspot.com Merlin Mann’s site 43 Folders http://www.43folders.com Gallery of Guys Neil Finds Attractive http://www.flickr.com/photos/52192395@N00/sets/72157600094391484/ The obligatory Depeche Mode Link http://www.depechemode.com Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:30:00 -0700 Podcast clean Battlestar, cassette, Client, culture, depeche, Electrik, electronic, galactica, Mode, music http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/124379/smithsoccasional-124379-08-31-2008.m4a SOP020 - Circuitry Pansy: Mistress of the Internets The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=120529&tId=2
You’ll hear techno-clubby tunes from Venus Hum and Jack Alberson.  Plus a special tribute to Katie Reider.


Music Guide
"Spider-Man"
Artist: Neil Smith
Album: Sterile
http://www.neilsmithmusic.com (free download of this song)

"Yes and No"
Artist: Venus Hum
Album: Colors in the Wheel
http://www.venushum.com
iTunes

“The Song With No Name”
Artist: Mari Smith

“Waist Not Want”
Artist: Jack Alberson
Album: Waist Not Want EP
www.myspace.com/jackalbersonmusic
amiestreet.com

“Trusted Eyes”
Artist: Katie Reider
Album: Wonder
iTunes
 
A live version of this song appears on the album Katie’s Voice.
Katie’s Voice is available at www.500Kin365.org for one dollar. 100% of the proceeds go to support her family and to help pay for the medical costs incurred during Katie’s illness.


Misc. Goodies and Links
Want us to love you forever? Write us a review on iTunes. You will? You’re the best. Really!

Do you Twitter? Swell! Follow us at http://twitter.com/smithsocc.

The Obligatory Depeche Mode Link
http://www.depechemode.com
]]> Hold on to your funky selves because we’ve got some hot tunes for your dancing pleasure. We get all gothy with Mary Shelley, Laura delves into her… Hold on to your funky selves because we’ve got some hot tunes for your dancing pleasure. We get all gothy with Mary Shelley, Laura delves into her excessive summer reality TV habit and discusses Depeche Mode in the media. Neil teaches “Marketing 101,” Mari is back with a new song and we explore our own personal lefty zones. Ice cream sandwiches, facial hair trauma and what makes Battlestar Galactica the best show on television – the bottom line: Now this is fun! You’ll hear techno-clubby tunes from Venus Hum and Jack Alberson.  Plus a special tribute to Katie Reider. Music Guide "Spider-Man" Artist: Neil Smith Album: Sterile http://www.neilsmithmusic.com [1] (free download of this song) "Yes and No" Artist: Venus Hum Album: Colors in the Wheel http://www.venushum.com [2] iTunes [3] “The Song With No Name” Artist: Mari Smith “Waist Not Want” Artist: Jack Alberson Album: Waist Not Want EP www.myspace.com/jackalbersonmusic [4] amiestreet.com [5] “Trusted Eyes” Artist: Katie Reider Album: Wonder iTunes [6]   A live version of this song appears on the album Katie’s Voice. Katie’s Voice is available at www.500Kin365.org [7] for one dollar. 100% of the proceeds go to support her family and to help pay for the medical costs incurred during Katie’s illness. Misc. Goodies and Links Want us to love you forever? Write us a review on iTunes [8]. You will? You’re the best. Really! Do you Twitter? Swell! Follow us at http://twitter.com/smithsocc [9]. The Obligatory Depeche Mode Link http://www.depechemode.com [10] Links: ------ [1] http://www.neilsmithmusic.com [2] http://www.venushum.com [3] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=160172292&s=143441 [4] http://www.myspace.com/jackalbersonmusic [5] http://amiestreet.com/jackalberson [6] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=53654049&s=143441 [7] http://www.500Kin365.org [8] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=211039964 [9] http://twitter.com/smithsocc [10] http://www.depechemode.com Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:30:00 -0700 Podcast no Battlestar, culture, depeche, electronic, galactica, Katie, Mode, music, occasional, pop http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/120529/smithsoccasional-120529-07-31-2008.m4a SOP019 - Close Encounters of the Depeche Mode Kind The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=117092&tId=2
Listen in to hear some of our favorite musicians put their personal twist on Depeche Mode songs. Featuring Duncan Sheik, Pat MacDonald and Flunk.

All original Depeche Mode songs in this episode were played with the understanding that Apple has an agreement with music companies that allows podcasters to play 30 second song clips in their shows. We in no way intend to infringe on the copyright of this music. We love you, Depeche Mode!

http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB111996333505071497-IZjg4NklaF4oZ2mbX6IaK6Fm4.html

Music Guide
“Blue Dress”
Demo
Artist: Neil Smith (Featuring vocals by Laura Smith)
http://neilsmithmusic.com

“Blasphemous Rumours”
Artist: Duncan Sheik
Album: Humming Along
http://www.myspace.com/duncansheik
http://www.duncansheik.com/oldsite/httpdocs/index.html

“Master and Servant”
Artist: Pat MacDonald
Album: Strangelove: PM Does DM
http://www.myspace.com/patmacdonald
iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=19091796&s=143441

“See You”
Artist: Flunk
Album: Personal Stereo
http://www.Flunkmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/flunktheband
iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=220191458&s=143441

Misc. Goodies and Links
Want us to love you forever? Write us a review on iTunes. You will? You’re the best. Really!
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=211039964

Diane and her Tasty Jewelry
http://www.tastyjewelry.com/

Read about and see photos from Martin’s latest DJ event
http://forums.depechemode.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25641&page=4&highlight=kings+martin%2C

More about Martin at The Cure
http://forums.depechemode.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25653&highlight=cure

Movies Discussed in This Episode
The Lost Boys: The Tribe
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1031254/
Soundtrack
http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Boys-Tribe-Original-Soundtrack/dp/B001A2B3Y4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1214758383&sr=1-3
Trailer on official site
lostboysthetribe.warnerbros.com/
The Original Movie Soundtrack
http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Boys-Original-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B000002ILE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1214758383&sr=1-1

Until the End of the World
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101458/
Soundtrack
http://www.amazon.com/Until-End-World-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B000002LQZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1214758919&sr=1-1

Resident Evil
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120804/
Soundtrack
http://www.amazon.com/Resident-Evil-Inspired-Motion-Picture/dp/B000062Y7M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1214759035&sr=1-1

Gallery of Guys Neil Finds Attractive
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52192395@N00/sets/72157600094391484/

See Gavin. See Gavin play guitar. See Gavin Shower.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R8Qvm24dbU

The obligatory Depeche Mode Link
http://www.depechemode.com
]]> It’s that time of year again… when we sit around and talk about Depeche Mode and call it a show! For you regulars, Neil finds a new guy… It’s that time of year again… when we sit around and talk about Depeche Mode and call it a show! For you regulars, Neil finds a new guy attractive, and the fourth and final season of Battlestar Galactica keeps us on the edge of our seats. But the main focus is on the ever-lovin’ Mode. We talk to a special guest about her own personal Depeche Mode encounter, play some of our favorite Depeche Mode covers, delve into DM’s work in soundtracks and discuss our favorite B-sides and instrumentals. All this and Duran Duran takes a beating! Oh, snap! Listen in to hear some of our favorite musicians put their personal twist on Depeche Mode songs. Featuring Duncan Sheik, Pat MacDonald and Flunk. All original Depeche Mode songs in this episode were played with the understanding that Apple has an agreement with music companies that allows podcasters to play 30 second song clips in their shows. We in no way intend to infringe on the copyright of this music. We love you, Depeche Mode! http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB111996333505071497-IZjg4NklaF4oZ2mbX6IaK6Fm4.html Music Guide “Blue Dress” Demo Artist: Neil Smith (Featuring vocals by Laura Smith) http://neilsmithmusic.com “Blasphemous Rumours” Artist: Duncan Sheik Album: Humming Along http://www.myspace.com/duncansheik http://www.duncansheik.com/oldsite/httpdocs/index.html “Master and Servant” Artist: Pat MacDonald Album: Strangelove: PM Does DM http://www.myspace.com/patmacdonald iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=19091796&s=143441 “See You” Artist: Flunk Album: Personal Stereo http://www.Flunkmusic.com http://www.myspace.com/flunktheband iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=220191458&s=143441 Misc. Goodies and Links Want us to love you forever? Write us a review on iTunes. You will? You’re the best. Really! http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=211039964 Diane and her Tasty Jewelry http://www.tastyjewelry.com/ Read about and see photos from Martin’s latest DJ event http://forums.depechemode.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25641&page=4&highlight=kings+martin%2C More about Martin at The Cure http://forums.depechemode.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25653&highlight=cure Movies Discussed in This Episode The Lost Boys: The Tribe http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1031254/ Soundtrack http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Boys-Tribe-Original-Soundtrack/dp/B001A2B3Y4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1214758383&sr=1-3 Trailer on official site lostboysthetribe.warnerbros.com/ The Original Movie Soundtrack http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Boys-Original-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B000002ILE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1214758383&sr=1-1 Until the End of the World http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101458/ Soundtrack http://www.amazon.com/Until-End-World-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B000002LQZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1214758919&sr=1-1 Resident Evil http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120804/ Soundtrack http://www.amazon.com/Resident-Evil-Inspired-Motion-Picture/dp/B000062Y7M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1214759035&sr=1-1 Gallery of Guys Neil Finds Attractive http://www.flickr.com/photos/52192395@N00/sets/72157600094391484/ See Gavin. See Gavin play guitar. See Gavin Shower. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8R8Qvm24dbU The obligatory Depeche Mode Link http://www.depechemode.com Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:30:00 -0700 Podcast no Battlestar, culture, depeche, electronic, Flunk, galactica, Gavin, Macdonald, Mode, music http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/117092/smithsoccasional-117092-06-29-2008.m4a SOP018 - Welcome to Starbucks, you frakkin' idiot! The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=114153&tId=2 It’s June… and conspiracy theories abound. From Starbucks to Depeche Mode’s best-kept secret, Neil gives us the inside track. We talk of our plans to see The Cure in Cleveland and beg and plead for some backstage access. We salute the accordion, Neil is attracted to the Iron Man, and we talk about the ever-evolving look of Battlestar Galactica - as well as the heart-wrenching lament of Lieutenant Gaeta. Did we mention that You Look Nice Today ?

Join us as we dish out a lovely, chilled out electronic summer mix featuring Trentemoller, Ulrich Schnauss, and Kiln.

Watch our June Podcast Video Extra here .

Music Guide
“0007”
Album: When All Is Said and Done
Artist: Neil Smith
http://www.neilsmithmusic.com
iTunes
Amiestreet.com

“Take Me Into Your Skin”
Artist: Trentemoller
Album: The Last Resort
Website
Purchase from his label
iTunes

“Edi Beo thu Hevene Quene”
Artist: Mari Smith

“...Passing By”
Artist: Ulrich Schnauss
Album: Far Away Trains Passing By
http://www.myspace.com/ulrichschnauss
iTunes

“Airplaneshadows”
Artist: Kiln
Album: Dusker
http://www.kilnaudio.com
www.myspace.com/kilnaudio
iTunes

Misc. Goodies and Links
Got Coasters?
Visit Laura on Etsy:
http://worksmith.etsy.com

Pick up a signed copy of The Best of Depeche Mode and other goodies at:
http://www.rockagainstdiabetes.org

Brody’s Photos with Depeche Mode
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2017/2528743524_86e1358943.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2125/2527923491_3970a11f01.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2082/2527923377_27dcae4ce7.jpg

Read More Here:
http://forums.depechemode.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25565

Another Fan’s Story and Photos:
http://forums.depechemode.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25503

Depeche-Mode-song-accordion-playing Blogger: Creative-Type Dad
http://creativetypes.blogspot.com

Movies Discussed in This Episode
Somewhere in Time

Gallery of Guys Neil Finds Attractive
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52192395@N00/sets/72157600094391484/

Other Podcasts We Enjoy
You Look Nice Today
Podcast with Merlin Mann, Scott Simpson and Lonelysandwich. We bow at the feet of their podcasting brilliance.
iTunes

The obligatory Depeche Mode Link
http://www.depechemode.com

]]> It’s June… and conspiracy theories abound. From Starbucks to Depeche Mode’s best-kept secret, Neil gives us the inside track. We talk of our… It’s June… and conspiracy theories abound. From Starbucks to Depeche Mode’s best-kept secret, Neil gives us the inside track. We talk of our plans to see The Cure in Cleveland and beg and plead for some backstage access. We salute the accordion, Neil is attracted to the Iron Man, and we talk about the ever-evolving look of Battlestar Galactica - as well as the heart-wrenching lament of Lieutenant Gaeta. Did we mention that You Look Nice Today [1] ? Join us as we dish out a lovely, chilled out electronic summer mix featuring Trentemoller, Ulrich Schnauss, and Kiln. Watch our June Podcast Video Extra here [2] . Music Guide “0007” Album: When All Is Said and Done Artist: Neil Smith http://www.neilsmithmusic.com [3] iTunes [4] Amiestreet.com [5] “Take Me Into Your Skin” Artist: Trentemoller Album: The Last Resort Website [6] Purchase from his label [7] iTunes [8] “Edi Beo thu Hevene Quene” Artist: Mari Smith “...Passing By” Artist: Ulrich Schnauss Album: Far Away Trains Passing By http://www.myspace.com/ulrichschnauss [9] iTunes [10] “Airplaneshadows” Artist: Kiln Album: Dusker http://www.kilnaudio.com [11] www.myspace.com/kilnaudio [12] iTunes Misc. Goodies and Links Got Coasters? Visit Laura on Etsy: http://worksmith.etsy.com [13] Pick up a signed copy of The Best of Depeche Mode and other goodies at: http://www.rockagainstdiabetes.org [14] Brody’s Photos with Depeche Mode http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2017/2528743524_86e1358943.jpg [15] http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2125/2527923491_3970a11f01.jpg [16] http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2082/2527923377_27dcae4ce7.jpg [17] Read More Here: http://forums.depechemode.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25565 Another Fan’s Story and Photos: http://forums.depechemode.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25503 [18] Depeche-Mode-song-accordion-playing Blogger: Creative-Type Dad http://creativetypes.blogspot.com [19] Movies Discussed in This Episode Somewhere in Time [20] Gallery of Guys Neil Finds Attractive http://www.flickr.com/photos/52192395@N00/sets/72157600094391484/ [21] Other Podcasts We Enjoy You Look Nice Today [22] Podcast with Merlin Mann, Scott Simpson and Lonelysandwich. We bow at the feet of their podcasting brilliance. iTunes [23] The obligatory Depeche Mode Link http://www.depechemode.com [24] Links: ------ [1] http://youlooknicetoday.com/ [2] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMO5nUcRv3s [3] http://www.neilsmithmusic.com [4] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=277496162&s=143441 [5] http://amiestreet.com/neilsmith [6] http://www.pokerflat-recordings.com/flash/pfr18/pfr18.html [7] http://www.s-e-n.ws/cms/index.php?cccpage=pokerflat_releases_detail&set_pokerflat_releases=129 [8] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=198723009&s=143441 [9] http://www.myspace.com/ulrichschnauss [10] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=120325194&s=143441 [11] http://www.kilnaudio.com [12] http://www.myspace.com/kilnaudio [13] http://worksmith.etsy.com [14] http://www.rockagainstdiabetes.org [15] http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2017/2528743524_86e1358943.jpg [16] http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2125/2527923491_3970a11f01.jpg [17] http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2082/2527923377_27dcae4ce7.jpg [18] http://forums.depechemode.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25503 [19] http://creativetypes.blogspot.com [20] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081534/ [21] http://www.flickr.com/photos/52192395@N00/sets/72157600094391484/ [22] http://youlooknicetoday.com/ [23] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=277928864 [24] http://www.depechemode.com Sat, 31 May 2008 23:31:00 -0700 Podcast no Battlestar, culture, depeche, electronic, galactica, Kiln, Look, Mode, music, nice http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/114153/smithsoccasional-114153-05-31-2008.m4a SOP017 - Mr. Smarty Pants and the Hot Chick from Transformers The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=110492&tId=2 Warning: Too much singing this month. Bad, bad singing. But for those who tough it out we have old-school litigious TV favorites, Mari actively solicits a May Day celebration over which to preside (all serious offers will be considered) and Neil recommends “Hogan’s Heroes” as a language tutor. Plus Neil and Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode share a birthday month. All this, season 4 of Battlestar Galactica AND Superman Week? You can’t mean it!

Music Guide
“Consumed”
Artist: Neil Smith
http://www.neilsmithmusic.com

“Heavenly”
Album: Personal Stereo
Artist: Flunk
http://www.Flunkmusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/flunktheband
iTunes

“…Bring May Flowers”
Artist: Mari Smith

“Addicted”
Artist: IO Echo
http://www.io-echo.com
http://www.myspace.com/jgvellum
iTunes

“Superman Falls”
Artist: The Mood Rings
Song is available for free download at:
http://themoodrings.com
Click on “Sounds” in the menu

Misc. Goodies and Links
Visit Us on MySpace - you know you want to.
http://www.myspace.com/smithsoccasional

BBC Sound Index
http://www.bbc.co.uk/soundindex

Movies Discussed in This Episode
Training Day

Gallery of Guys Neil Finds Attractive

The obligatory Depeche Mode Link
http://www.depechemode.com

]]> Warning: Too much singing this month. Bad, bad singing. But for those who tough it out we have old-school litigious TV favorites, Mari actively… Warning: Too much singing this month. Bad, bad singing. But for those who tough it out we have old-school litigious TV favorites, Mari actively solicits a May Day celebration over which to preside (all serious offers will be considered) and Neil recommends “Hogan’s Heroes” as a language tutor. Plus Neil and Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode share a birthday month. All this, season 4 of Battlestar Galactica [1] AND Superman Week? You can’t mean it! Music Guide “Consumed” Artist: Neil Smith http://www.neilsmithmusic.com [2] “Heavenly” Album: Personal Stereo Artist: Flunk http://www.Flunkmusic.com [3] http://www.myspace.com/flunktheband [4] iTunes [5] “…Bring May Flowers” Artist: Mari Smith “Addicted” Artist: IO Echo http://www.io-echo.com [6] http://www.myspace.com/jgvellum [7] iTunes [8] “Superman Falls” Artist: The Mood Rings Song is available for free download at: http://themoodrings.com [9] Click on “Sounds” in the menu Misc. Goodies and Links Visit Us on MySpace - you know you want to. http://www.myspace.com/smithsoccasional [10] BBC Sound Index http://www.bbc.co.uk/soundindex [11] Movies Discussed in This Episode Training Day [12] Gallery of Guys Neil Finds Attractive [13] The obligatory Depeche Mode Link http://www.depechemode.com [14] Links: ------ [1] http://www.scifi.com/battlestar [2] http://www.neilsmithmusic.com [3] http://www.Flunkmusic.com [4] http://www.myspace.com/flunktheband [5] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=220191458&s=143441 [6] http://www.io-echo.com [7] http://www.myspace.com/jgvellum [8] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=256453861&s=143441 [9] http://themoodrings.com [10] http://www.myspace.com/smithsoccasional [11] http://www.bbc.co.uk/soundindex [12] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0139654/ [13] http://www.flickr.com/photos/52192395@N00/sets/72157600094391484/ [14] http://www.depechemode.com Thu, 01 May 2008 01:30:00 -0700 Podcast no Battlestar, culture, day, depeche, electronic, galactica, holidays, indie, Mode, music http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/110492/smithsoccasional-110492-04-30-2008.m4a SOP016 - Cheeseballs and Applesauce... Isn't That Schwell? The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=105962&tId=2 Doesn’t everyone celebrate National Cheese Ball Day? April Fools like us, do! This month we bring you kickin’ electronic music, haiku, caramel popcorn, news of the new Depeche Mode album and a lovefest for Michael Hogan of Battlestar Galactica. Laura rants about the cost of “earth-friendly” housekeeping and Neil becomes just a little bit more gay. Dig into our cheesy goodness! Crackers optional.

Music Guide
“0004”
Artist: Neil Smith
Album: When All Is Said And Done
http://www.neilsmithmusic.com
INDISTR Indie Distribution

“Harpernoid”
Artist: Will Crewdson
http://www.willcrewdson.com

“April Showers”
Artist: Mari Smith

“Smile Obsolete”
Artist: Looptron
Album: Obsolete Before You Start
http://www.looptron.com/obsolete
CD Baby

“Ghosts III, Track 24”
Album: Ghosts I-IV
Artist: Nine Inch Nails
http://ghosts.nin.com/main/home
Amazon.com MP3 Downloads

Misc. Goodies and Links
Join The Smiths’ Occasional Podcast Group on Facebook
Oh, please, would you?

Movies Discussed in This Episode:
Harper
A Scanner Darkly
Constantine

Recipes:

Cheese Ball
1-8 oz. package light cream cheese
4 oz. of packaged deli roast beef (those little flat packages of pressed and processed stuff)
1 Tablespoon minced onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
parsley flakes or toasted chopped nuts (almonds or pecans are good)

Mix ingredients well. Form into a ball. If desired, roll in parsley flakes or chopped nuts and then chill. Serve with you favorite crackers and let the fun begin!

Microwave Caramel Popcorn
3-4 quarts of popped corn (approx. 4 snack size bags of microwave popcorn)
1 cup brown sugar
1 stick of butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
large paper grocery bag

Pop the corn. Place in the paper bag and set aside.

Combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt (NOT THE BAKING SODA YET!) in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high in the microwave until butter is melted and mixture comes to a boil. Mix completely, then microwave an additional 2 minutes on high.

Remove from microwave and stir in baking soda. Mix well. Mixture will form tiny bubbles and lighten in color. Mix well.

Pour the syrup over the corn in the paper bag. Stir a bit with a long handled spoon to get it going. Then close the bag and shake it around a while to mix well.

Put bag into the microwave and cook on high for 2 more minutes. If it won’t fit in the microwave, you can skip this step and it will still be good.

Give it one final mix and then pour it out into a huge bowl on onto a cookie sheet and let it cool. Or burn you mouth eating it right away because that is when it tastes the best.


The obligatory Depeche Mode Link
http://www.depechemode.com

]]> Doesn’t everyone celebrate National Cheese Ball Day? April Fools like us, do! This month we bring you kickin’ electronic music, haiku, caramel… Doesn’t everyone celebrate National Cheese Ball Day? April Fools like us, do! This month we bring you kickin’ electronic music, haiku, caramel popcorn, news of the new Depeche Mode album and a lovefest for Michael Hogan of Battlestar Galactica. Laura rants about the cost of “earth-friendly” housekeeping and Neil becomes just a little bit more gay. Dig into our cheesy goodness! Crackers optional. Music Guide “0004” Artist: Neil Smith Album: When All Is Said And Done http://www.neilsmithmusic.com [1] INDISTR Indie Distribution [2] “Harpernoid” Artist: Will Crewdson http://www.willcrewdson.com [3] “April Showers” Artist: Mari Smith “Smile Obsolete” Artist: Looptron Album: Obsolete Before You Start http://www.looptron.com/obsolete [4] CD Baby [5] “Ghosts III, Track 24” Album: Ghosts I-IV Artist: Nine Inch Nails http://ghosts.nin.com/main/home [6] Amazon.com MP3 Downloads [7] Misc. Goodies and Links Join The Smiths’ Occasional Podcast Group on Facebook [8] Oh, please, would you? Movies Discussed in This Episode: Harper [9] A Scanner Darkly [10] Constantine [11] Recipes: Cheese Ball 1-8 oz. package light cream cheese 4 oz. of packaged deli roast beef (those little flat packages of pressed and processed stuff) 1 Tablespoon minced onion 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon seasoned salt parsley flakes or toasted chopped nuts (almonds or pecans are good) Mix ingredients well. Form into a ball. If desired, roll in parsley flakes or chopped nuts and then chill. Serve with you favorite crackers and let the fun begin! Microwave Caramel Popcorn 3-4 quarts of popped corn (approx. 4 snack size bags of microwave popcorn) 1 cup brown sugar 1 stick of butter 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda large paper grocery bag Pop the corn. Place in the paper bag and set aside. Combine sugar, butter, corn syrup, and salt (NOT THE BAKING SODA YET!) in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high in the microwave until butter is melted and mixture comes to a boil. Mix completely, then microwave an additional 2 minutes on high. Remove from microwave and stir in baking soda. Mix well. Mixture will form tiny bubbles and lighten in color. Mix well. Pour the syrup over the corn in the paper bag. Stir a bit with a long handled spoon to get it going. Then close the bag and shake it around a while to mix well. Put bag into the microwave and cook on high for 2 more minutes. If it won’t fit in the microwave, you can skip this step and it will still be good. Give it one final mix and then pour it out into a huge bowl on onto a cookie sheet and let it cool. Or burn you mouth eating it right away because that is when it tastes the best. The obligatory Depeche Mode Link http://www.depechemode.com [12] Links: ------ [1] http://www.neilsmithmusic.com [2] http://www.indistr.com/neilsmithmusic?view=AllMusic%20%0D%0D [3] http://www.willcrewdson.com [4] http://www.looptron.com/obsolete [5] http://cdbaby.com/cd/looptron [6] http://ghosts.nin.com/main/home [7] http://www.amazon.com/Ghosts-I-IV/dp/B00158SHD8/ref=dmusic_cd_album [8] http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9862548899 [9] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060490/ [10] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0405296/ [11] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0360486/ [12] http://www.depechemode.com Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:30:00 -0700 Podcast clean Battlestar, culture, depeche, electronic, galactica, inch, Mode, music, nails, Neil http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/105962/smithsoccasional-105962-03-30-2008.m4a SOP015 - A Dyngus Ate My Baby! The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=101559&tId=2 Asians everywhere, but also an author in the field of spirituality.  We get blippy and bleepy with the music, do a little mediation, and gear up for season 4 of BSG. Hail, hail the Dyngus!

Music Guide
“Bliss”
Artist: Neil Smith
Album: Lush One
http://www.neilsmithmusic.com (Available for free download)

“8-Bit”
Artist: Cassette Electrik
Album: Electromagnetic
http://www.myspace.com/cassetteelectrik  
iTunes

“Peaceful and Kindness”
Artist: Mari Smith

“Drowning”
Artist: Before Dawn
Album: Drowning
http://www.beforedawnband.com/
http://www.myspace.com/thebandbeforedawn
iTunes

“Kiss”
Artist: Andrew Brennan
YouTube


Misc. Goodies and Links
Lion Brand Yarn – Click on “Charity Connection” to see ways to knit or crochet for charity.
http://www.lionbrand.com/

http://www.utzsnacks.com

Paris When It Sizzles
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058453/

Born Yesterday
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042276/

The obligatory Depeche Mode link
http://www.depechemode.com
]]> It’s March and we’re ROTFL, people. Neil manages to insult not only Asians everywhere, but also an author in the field of spirituality. We get… It’s March and we’re ROTFL, people. Neil manages to insult not only Asians [1] everywhere, but also an author in the field of spirituality.  We get blippy and bleepy with the music, do a little mediation, and gear up for season 4 of BSG [2]. Hail, hail the Dyngus! Music Guide “Bliss” Artist: Neil Smith Album: Lush One http://www.neilsmithmusic.com [3] (Available for free download) “8-Bit” Artist: Cassette Electrik Album: Electromagnetic http://www.myspace.com/cassetteelectrik [4]   iTunes [5] “Peaceful and Kindness” Artist: Mari Smith “Drowning” Artist: Before Dawn Album: Drowning http://www.beforedawnband.com/ [6] http://www.myspace.com/thebandbeforedawn [7] iTunes [8] “Kiss” Artist: Andrew Brennan YouTube [9] Misc. Goodies and Links Lion Brand Yarn – Click on “Charity Connection” to see ways to knit or crochet for charity. http://www.lionbrand.com/ [10] http://www.utzsnacks.com [11] Paris When It Sizzles http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058453/ [12] Born Yesterday http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042276/ [13] The obligatory Depeche Mode link http://www.depechemode.com Links: ------ [1] http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2295028204_e39fbce24b.jpg?v=0 [2] http://www.scifi.com/battlestar [3] http://www.neilsmithmusic.com [4] http://www.myspace.com/cassetteelectrik [5] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=264225532&s=143441 [6] http://www.beforedawnband.com/ [7] http://www.myspace.com/thebandbeforedawn [8] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=267800430&s=143441 [9] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THYdPLBLRRQ [10] http://www.lionbrand.com/ [11] http://www.utzsnacks.com [12] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058453/ [13] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042276/ Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:00:00 -0800 Podcast clean Battlestar, culture, depeche, Dyngus, electronic, galactica, ken, Mode, music, occasional http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/101559/smithsoccasional-101559-02-28-2008.m4a SOP014 - You Said Dickens The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=97189&tId=2
The Charles Dickens artwork for this podcast was provided by DeviantART:
boatwright.deviantart.com/art/Dickens-40371719

Music Guide
“Down and Dirty”
Artist: Neil Smith
Album: Lush One
http://www.neilsmithmusic.com (Available for free download)

“Song of Sixpence”
Artist: 4 and 20 Blackbirds
Album: 4 and 20 Blackbirds, Act I: A Bird Began to Sing
http://www.4and20blackbirds.com/
http://www.myspace.com/4and20

“Anna”
Artist: Ellery
Album: Lying Awake
http://www.ellerymusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/ellerymusic
iTunes

“Pornographer’s Dream”
Artist: Suzanne Vega
Album: Beauty and Crime
http://www.suzannevega.com/
iTunes

Misc. Goodies and Links
http://www.etsy.com/

4 and 20 Blackbirds Etsy store for crochet hats

Suzanne Vega’s book: The Passionate Eye
Amazon

The obligatory Depeche Mode Link
http://www.depechemode.com
]]> It’s BSG and Depeche Mode News for you, Valentine! Join us as we cram some delicious female vocalists into a show with New Zealand, Leap Year,… It’s BSG and Depeche Mode News for you, Valentine! Join us as we cram some delicious female vocalists into a show with New Zealand, Leap Year, Charles Dickens, and Kurt Cobain. Hope they won’t all be too crowded here in our cozy little February episode! The Charles Dickens artwork for this podcast was provided by DeviantART: boatwright.deviantart.com/art/Dickens-40371719 [1] Music Guide “Down and Dirty” Artist: Neil Smith Album: Lush One http://www.neilsmithmusic.com [2] (Available for free download) “Song of Sixpence” Artist: 4 and 20 Blackbirds Album: 4 and 20 Blackbirds, Act I: A Bird Began to Sing http://www.4and20blackbirds.com/ [3] http://www.myspace.com/4and20 [4] “Anna” Artist: Ellery Album: Lying Awake http://www.ellerymusic.com [5] http://www.myspace.com/ellerymusic [6] iTunes [7] “Pornographer’s Dream” Artist: Suzanne Vega Album: Beauty and Crime http://www.suzannevega.com/ [8] iTunes [9] Misc. Goodies and Links http://www.etsy.com/ [10] 4 and 20 Blackbirds Etsy store for crochet hats [11] Suzanne Vega’s book: The Passionate Eye Amazon [12] The obligatory Depeche Mode Link http://www.depechemode.com Links: ------ [1] http://boatwright.deviantart.com/art/Dickens-40371719 [2] http://www.neilsmithmusic.com [3] http://www.4and20blackbirds.com/ [4] http://www.myspace.com/4and20 [5] http://www.ellerymusic.com [6] http://www.myspace.com/ellerymusic [7] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=182292637&s=143441 [8] http://www.suzannevega.com/ [9] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=259732425&s=143441 [10] http://www.etsy.com/ [11] http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5076268 [12] http://www.amazon.com/Passionate-Eye-Collected-Writing-Suzanne/dp/B000C4SK7E/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1200107179&sr=1-1 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:20:00 -0800 Podcast clean Battlestar, cobain, culture, depeche, electronic, galactica, Kurt, Mode, music, occasional http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/97189/smithsoccasional-97189-01-31-2008.m4a SOP013 - The Obligatory Anniversary Show The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=92964&tId=2 It doesn’t get any more self-indulgent that this! We celebrate one year of podcasting, get excited about the latest Depeche Mode News, play some of our favorites artists, and get all mushy-like about you, our wonderful listeners.

Music Guide
“Podcast Remix 2007”
Artist: Neil Smith
(See below for links to all the shows that were sampled)

“Drifting”
Artist: Recoil
Album: Unsound Methods
iTunes

“Embers of Love”
Artist: Mich Gerber, Featuring Imogen Heap
Album: The Endless Strings
http://www.myspace.com/michgerber
http://www.michgerber.ch/
iTunes UK

“To Track You Down”
Artist: Pat MacDonald
Album: Pat MacDonald Sleeps with His Guitar
iTunes

“The Way I Am”
Artist: Ingrid Michaelson
Album: Boys and Girls
iTunes

Misc. Goodies and Links
The Lovely Andrew from iSay iSay iSay

Podcasts sampled for the Remix:

War-N Harrison and Christa Belle from Tea with Hungry Lucy
http://www.hungrylucy.com/

Michael and Mr. Bee from QCast Connection
http://qcastct.blogspot.com/

Davy and Kendra from Pop Trash Radio
http://poptrashradio.libsyn.org/

Venus and Nicole from It’s Not Us, It’s You
http://www.itsnotusitsyou.com/

Andrew and Jason from iSay iSay iSay
http://www.isayisayisay.info/

Imogen Heap’s V-Blog
http://www.myspace.com/imogenheap

The obligatory Depeche Mode Link
http://www.depechemode.com

]]> It doesn’t get any more self-indulgent that this! We celebrate one year of podcasting, get excited about the latest Depeche Mode News, play some of… It doesn’t get any more self-indulgent that this! We celebrate one year of podcasting, get excited about the latest Depeche Mode News, play some of our favorites artists, and get all mushy-like about you, our wonderful listeners. Music Guide “Podcast Remix 2007” Artist: Neil Smith (See below for links to all the shows that were sampled) “Drifting” Artist: Recoil Album: Unsound Methods iTunes [1] “Embers of Love” Artist: Mich Gerber, Featuring Imogen Heap Album: The Endless Strings http://www.myspace.com/michgerber [2] http://www.michgerber.ch/ [3] iTunes UK [4] “To Track You Down” Artist: Pat MacDonald Album: Pat MacDonald Sleeps with His Guitar iTunes [5] “The Way I Am” Artist: Ingrid Michaelson Album: Boys and Girls iTunes [6] Misc. Goodies and Links The Lovely Andrew [7] from iSay iSay iSay Podcasts sampled for the Remix: War-N Harrison and Christa Belle from Tea with Hungry Lucy http://www.hungrylucy.com/ [8] Michael and Mr. Bee from QCast Connection http://qcastct.blogspot.com/ [9] Davy and Kendra from Pop Trash Radio http://poptrashradio.libsyn.org/ [10] Venus and Nicole from It’s Not Us, It’s You http://www.itsnotusitsyou.com/ [11] Andrew and Jason from iSay iSay iSay http://www.isayisayisay.info/ [12] Imogen Heap’s V-Blog http://www.myspace.com/imogenheap [13] The obligatory Depeche Mode Link http://www.depechemode.com Links: ------ [1] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=796616&s=143441 [2] http://www.myspace.com/michgerber [3] http://www.michgerber.ch/ [4] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=126287353&s=143444 [5] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=258028834&s=143441 [6] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=251821737&s=143441 [7] http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2286/2153219988_efba49d775_m.jpg [8] http://www.hungrylucy.com/ [9] http://qcastct.blogspot.com/ [10] http://poptrashradio.libsyn.org/ [11] http://www.itsnotusitsyou.com/ [12] http://www.isayisayisay.info/ [13] http://www.myspace.com/imogenheap Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:00:00 -0800 Podcast no Anniversary, Battlestar, culture, depeche, electronic, galactica, heap, imogen, Mode, music http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/92964/smithsoccasional-92964-12-31-2007.m4a SOP012A - Bonus Episode The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=91114&tId=2 This program was originally released to limited family and friends in December 2006.

Welcome to the Smith Family Holiday Podcast. This is our very first program! We hope you enjoy it. You will hear fascinating stories like Neil’s memories of the console record player, the incomparable Robert Goulet and Al Gore’s lockbox. We also chat about Catholic School, Christmas fashion and the Clooney family. Somehow we even work in “Battlestar Galactica” and They Might Be Giants. These are a few of our favorite holiday things!

Music Guide
“Silent Night”
Performed by: Neil Smith
 
“What Child Is This”
Performed by: Neil Smith
 
“I Wonder as I Wander”
Performed by: Neil Smith
 
“The First Noel”
Performed by: Mari Smith
 
“Suzy Snowflake”
Performed by: Venus Hum
Album: Switched on Christmas
http://www.venushum.com/
iTunes

“Silent Night”
Performed by: Over the Rhine
Album: The Darkest Night of the Year
http://www.overtherhine.com/
iTunes

“Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming”
Performed by: Neil Smith

Movie Guide
“Scrooged”

“Holiday Inn”

“White Christmas”

“The Bishop’s Wife”
 
The obligatory Depeche Mode link:
DepecheMode.com
 
The closing audio clip from “Scrooged” was used with absolutely no permission whatsoever. So there!
]]> This program was originally released to limited family and friends in December 2006. This program was originally released to limited family and friends in December 2006. Welcome to the Smith Family Holiday Podcast. This is our very first program! We hope you enjoy it. You will hear fascinating stories like Neil’s memories of the console record player, the incomparable Robert Goulet and Al Gore’s lockbox. We also chat about Catholic School, Christmas fashion [1] and the Clooney family. Somehow we even work in “Battlestar Galactica” and They Might Be Giants [2]. These are a few of our favorite holiday things! Music Guide “Silent Night” Performed by: Neil Smith   “What Child Is This” Performed by: Neil Smith   “I Wonder as I Wander” Performed by: Neil Smith   “The First Noel” Performed by: Mari Smith   “Suzy Snowflake” Performed by: Venus Hum Album: Switched on Christmas http://www.venushum.com/ [3] iTunes [4] “Silent Night” Performed by: Over the Rhine Album: The Darkest Night of the Year http://www.overtherhine.com/ [5] iTunes [6] “Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming” Performed by: Neil Smith Movie Guide “Scrooged” [7] “Holiday Inn” [8] “White Christmas” [9] “The Bishop’s Wife” [10]   The obligatory Depeche Mode link: DepecheMode.com [11]   The closing audio clip from “Scrooged” was used with absolutely no permission whatsoever. So there! Links: ------ [1] http://www.variety.com/graphics/photos/variety100/future_crosby_clooney.jpg [2] http://www.tmbg.com [3] http://www.venushum.com/ [4] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=32353629&s=143441 [5] http://www.overtherhine.com/ [6] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=193748943&s=143441 [7] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096061/ [8] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034862/ [9] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047673/ [10] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039190/ [11] http://www.depechemode.com Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:32:00 -0800 Podcast no Battlestar, Christmas, culture, depeche, electronic, galactica, Mode, music, occasional, pop http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/91114/smithsoccasional-91114-12-15-2007.mp3 SOP012 - The Best Christmas Podcast Ever! The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=89252&tId=2 medieval with Fisher Price toys. Neil turns “Guys Neil Finds Attractive” into an abomination. Brew up some Christmas coffee and listen as the BSG “Razor” TV movie gets the Smith treatment. We share our wish lists, our favorite gifts ever, and play electronic music, blues, rock, a quirky girl singer, a pretty piano ditty and a trip hop string bass. Just try to keep your head from exploding as you absorb it all!

Note: Be sure to check back on December 16 for a special bonus episode!

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Music Guide
“In the Bleak Midwinter”
Artist: Neil Smith

“All I Want for Christmas (Is World Peace)”
Artist: Timbuk3
Album: New Wave Christmas – Just Can’t Get Enough
(Note from Laura: No I didn’t make that up!)
http://www.myspace.com/patmacdonald
Amazon link

“Give Me a Second Chance for Christmas”
Artist: The Candy Butchers
http://www.mikeviola.com/

“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “Ode to Joy”
Artist: Mari Smith

“Christmas Break”
Artist: Pale Beneath the Blue
Album: Snow Emergency
http://www.myspace.com/palebeneaththeblue
iTunes link

“Deck the Halls” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”
Artist: Doug Boldt
Podsafe Music Network
http://www.podshow.com/music/?artist_id=1710

“Zumurud”
Artist: Mich Gerber
Album: The Endless Strings
http://www.myspace.com/michgerber
http://www.michgerber.ch/
iTunes UK

Misc. Goodies and Links
Holiday Songs and Lullabies
Shawn Colvin
iTunes link

Recipe for Christmas Coffee
10 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks, broken in 2 or a dash of ground cinnamon
3/4 cup ground coffee
1/4 cup sugar (add more or less, to taste)
4 1/2 cups cold water
Whipped cream

Place whole spices and coffee in the brewing basket of automatic drip coffee maker. Place sugar in the empty carafe.
Brew coffee using the 4 1/2 cups water. Mix before serving to make sure sugar is dissolved.
Top each serving with lots of whipped cream.

Other people’s podcasts that we enjoy:
How Much Do We Love
Sarah Davis and Rob Lindley talk about all things pop culture, food and fun.
iTunes link

The obligatory Depeche Mode Link
www.depechemode.com
]]> Christmastime is here... And what’s more Christmasy than Neil sharing fond memories of sleeping in a cardboard box? Laura goes all medieval with… Christmastime is here... And what’s more Christmasy than Neil sharing fond memories of sleeping in a cardboard box? Laura goes all medieval [1] with Fisher Price toys. Neil turns “Guys Neil Finds Attractive” into an abomination [2]. Brew up some Christmas coffee and listen as the BSG “Razor” [3] TV movie gets the Smith treatment. We share our wish lists, our favorite gifts ever, and play electronic music, blues, rock, a quirky girl singer, a pretty piano ditty and a trip hop string bass. Just try to keep your head from exploding as you absorb it all! Note: Be sure to check back on December 16 for a special bonus episode! Tasty Jewelry Discount Offer http://www.tastyjewelry.com/ [4] 15% discount for listeners of The Smiths’ Occasional Podcast. This will be off your entire order, and you can order as many times as you want during those dates. Plus there is FREE SHIPPING in the US. Two steps to a 15% discount: 1) Insert the phrase “PODCASTLISTENER” – all one word – into the voucher box during checkout. 2) Type “THE SMITHS’ OCCASIONAL PODCAST” in the “how did you hear about Tasty Jewelry” box. All rebates directed to our show will be donated to a charity, TBD. Thanks, Diane for your generous offer! Music Guide “In the Bleak Midwinter” Artist: Neil Smith “All I Want for Christmas (Is World Peace)” Artist: Timbuk3 Album: New Wave Christmas – Just Can’t Get Enough (Note from Laura: No I didn’t make that up!) http://www.myspace.com/patmacdonald [5] Amazon link [6] “Give Me a Second Chance for Christmas” Artist: The Candy Butchers http://www.mikeviola.com/ [7] “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “Ode to Joy” Artist: Mari Smith “Christmas Break” Artist: Pale Beneath the Blue Album: Snow Emergency http://www.myspace.com/palebeneaththeblue [8] iTunes link [9] “Deck the Halls” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Artist: Doug Boldt Podsafe Music Network http://www.podshow.com/music/?artist_id=1710 [10] “Zumurud” Artist: Mich Gerber Album: The Endless Strings http://www.myspace.com/michgerber [11] http://www.michgerber.ch/ [12] iTunes UK [13] Misc. Goodies and Links Holiday Songs and Lullabies Shawn Colvin iTunes link [14] Recipe for Christmas Coffee 10 whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in 2 or a dash of ground cinnamon 3/4 cup ground coffee 1/4 cup sugar (add more or less, to taste) 4 1/2 cups cold water Whipped cream Place whole spices and coffee in the brewing basket of automatic drip coffee maker. Place sugar in the empty carafe. Brew coffee using the 4 1/2 cups water. Mix before serving to make sure sugar is dissolved. Top each serving with lots of whipped cream. Other people’s podcasts that we enjoy: How Much Do We Love Sarah Davis and Rob Lindley talk about all things pop culture, food and fun. iTunes link [15] The obligatory Depeche Mode Link www.depechemode.com Links: ------ [1] http://farm1.static.flickr.com/128/348307151_e66410a815.jpg [2] http://victor-garber.com/images/biography/Godspell.jpg [3] http://www.scifi.com/battlestar [4] http://www.tastyjewelry.com/ [5] http://www.myspace.com/patmacdonald [6] http://www.amazon.com/New-Wave-Christmas-Just-Enough/dp/B0000033W7/ref=sr_1_35?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1196098111&sr=1-35 [7] http://www.mikeviola.com/ [8] http://www.myspace.com/palebeneaththeblue [9] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=128873357&s=143441 [10] http://www.podshow.com/music/?artist_id=1710 [11] http://www.myspace.com/michgerber [12] http://www.michgerber.ch/ [13] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=126287353&s=143444 [14] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=170070144&s=143441 [15] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=160551746 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:05:00 -0800 Podcast no Battlestar, Christmas, culture, depeche, electronic, galactica, Macdonald, Mode, music, occasional http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/89252/smithsoccasional-89252-11-30-2007.m4a SOP011 - BSG is Back, Hourglass is Gahan The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=85316&tId=2 There’s a chill in the air… and turkeys beware! It’s November! This month Laura has a Stepford moment , but she’s feeling much better now. Mari leaves the piano behind (at least for this month) and shows us her guitar chops. We dive headfirst into a vat of holiday foods, and announce our FIRST CONTEST EVER! A listener discount treat, Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan’s solo album Hourglass , and the return of “ Battlestar Galactica ” – all in one delicious Thanksgiving episode. Boom-Chicka-Bow-Wow!

SOP Holiday Contest
Please send us the story of your favorite Christmas gift you received as a child. Stories can be e-mailed or submitted in MP3 format. Send to smithsoccasional@gmail.com.
DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 18.

The winning entry will receive a copy of the album, The Darkest Night of the Year, by the band Over the Rhine. Hurry up and enter. I mean it. Otherwise you will hurt our feelings.

Tasty Jewelry Discount Offer
http://www.tastyjewelry.com
15% discount for listeners of The Smiths’ Occasional Podcast. This will be off your entire order, and you can order as many times as you want during those dates. Plus there is FREE SHIPPING in the US.

Two steps to a 15% discount:

1) Insert the phrase “PODCASTLISTENER” – all one word – into the voucher box during checkout.
2) Type “THE SMITHS’ OCCASIONAL PODCAST” in the “how did you hear about Tasty Jewelry” box.

All rebates directed to our show will be donated to a charity, TBD. Thanks, Diane for your generous offer!

Music Guide
“Seek”
Artist: Neil Smith
Podsafe Music Network

“November”
Artist: Paul
http://www.myspace.com/paulborth

“Merrily We Roll Along”
Artist: Mari Smith

“A Distant Sadness”
“All Along the Watchtower”
Album: Battlestar Galactica, Season 3
Artist: Bear McCreary
http://bearmccreary.com/
Amazon

“November”
Artist: Azure Ray
Album: November (EP)
http://www.azureraymusic.com/
iTunes

Misc. Goodies and Links
Peppakakor

Make Your Own Head Day Mug

Other people’s podcasts that we enjoy:
It’s Not Us, It’s You
Renegade homeschooling moms Venus and Nicole dish the dirt.
Note the explicit label.
iTunes


The obligatory Depeche Mode Link
www.depechemode.com

]]> There’s a chill in the air… and turkeys beware! It’s November! This month Laura has a Stepford moment, but she’s feeling much better now.… There’s a chill in the air… and turkeys beware! It’s November! This month Laura has a Stepford moment [1] , but she’s feeling much better now. Mari leaves the piano behind (at least for this month) and shows us her guitar chops. We dive headfirst into a vat of holiday foods, and announce our FIRST CONTEST EVER! A listener discount treat, Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan’s solo album Hourglass [2] , and the return of “ Battlestar Galactica [3] ” – all in one delicious Thanksgiving episode. Boom-Chicka-Bow-Wow! SOP Holiday Contest Please send us the story of your favorite Christmas gift you received as a child. Stories can be e-mailed or submitted in MP3 format. Send to smithsoccasional@gmail.com. DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 18. The winning entry will receive a copy of the album, The Darkest Night of the Year, by the band Over the Rhine. Hurry up and enter. I mean it. Otherwise you will hurt our feelings. Tasty Jewelry Discount Offer http://www.tastyjewelry.com [4] 15% discount for listeners of The Smiths’ Occasional Podcast. This will be off your entire order, and you can order as many times as you want during those dates. Plus there is FREE SHIPPING in the US. Two steps to a 15% discount: 1) Insert the phrase “PODCASTLISTENER” – all one word – into the voucher box during checkout. 2) Type “THE SMITHS’ OCCASIONAL PODCAST” in the “how did you hear about Tasty Jewelry” box. All rebates directed to our show will be donated to a charity, TBD. Thanks, Diane for your generous offer! Music Guide “Seek” Artist: Neil Smith Podsafe Music Network [5] “November” Artist: Paul http://www.myspace.com/paulborth [6] “Merrily We Roll Along” Artist: Mari Smith “A Distant Sadness” “All Along the Watchtower” Album: Battlestar Galactica, Season 3 Artist: Bear McCreary http://bearmccreary.com/ [7] Amazon [8] “November” Artist: Azure Ray Album: November (EP) http://www.azureraymusic.com/ [9] iTunes [10] Misc. Goodies and Links Peppakakor [11] Make Your Own Head Day Mug [12] Other people’s podcasts that we enjoy: It’s Not Us, It’s You Renegade homeschooling moms Venus and Nicole dish the dirt. Note the explicit label. iTunes [13] The obligatory Depeche Mode Link www.depechemode.com [14] Links: ------ [1] http://www.collectorspress.com/images/product_images/retroHousewife392x320.jpg [2] http://www.davegahan.com/news/ [3] http://www.scifi.com/battlestar [4] http://www.tastyjewelry.com [5] http://music.podshow.com/music/listeners/artistdetails.php?BandHash=7243f4071a3ed9b521730f9ddb075b56 [6] http://www.myspace.com/paulborth [7] http://bearmccreary.com/ [8] http://www.amazon.com/Battlestar-Galactica-Season-3-O-S-T/dp/B000UZ4C4A/ref=sr_1_1/102-8385522-1454502?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1193318689&sr=1-1 [9] http://www.azureraymusic.com/ [10] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=10198833&s=143441 [11] http://www.sweden.se/templates/cs/CommonPage____12957.aspx [12] http://www.cafepress.com/buy/november/-/pv_design_prod/pg_9/p_storeid.88161009/pNo_88161009/id_15827821/opt_/fpt_/c_360/ [13] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=264408088 [14] http://www.depechemode.com Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:30:00 -0700 Podcast no Battlestar, Bear, Christmas, culture, Dave, depeche, electronic, Gahan, galactica, jewelry http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/85316/smithsoccasional-85316-10-29-2007.m4a SOP010 - Don't Be A Halloweenie! The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=81486&tId=2 Muwahaha! It’s October - the creepiest month of all. Let’s get down and Gothy, shall we? This time we interview a brave soul who visited one of the scariest places on earth , and lived to tell about it. Costumes, horror movies, and a real, live ghost story, we’ve got it all. Neil goes mainstream for an attractive man , and tells why Scifi.com makes him cry himself to sleep at night . Dust off those broomsticks and make nice with the zombies – it’s Halloween!

Music Guide
“Untitled”
Artist: Neil Smith
http://www.neilsmithmusic.com

“All Is Lost”
Album: Reminder
Artist: NearLY
http://www.nearly.net/
iTunes link

“Haunted Night”
Artist: Mari Smith

“Bound in Blood”
Album: Apparitions
Artist: Hungry Lucy
http://www.hungrylucy.com/
iTunes link

“Monster”
Artist: Peach Stealing Monkeys
http://www.peachstealingmonkeys.com/
For free download of this song go to:
http://www.peachstealingmonkeys.com/files.php


Misc. Goodies and Links
Year Zero Wiki

Waverly Sanitorium

http://www.davegahan.com/
Video for the single, "Kingdom"

http://www.controlthemovie.com/

The ghost of Hungry Lucy

The Art of Paul Chidlaw

Other people’s podcasts that we enjoy:
Geek Farm Life
Goats and sheep and rabbits, oh my! Andrew and Misty share what life is like on a small Indiana farm.
http://geekfarmlife.com/

The obligatory Depeche Mode Link
www.depechemode.com

]]> Muwahaha! It’s October - the creepiest month of all. Let’s get down and Gothy, shall we? This time we interview a brave soul who visited one of… Muwahaha! It’s October - the creepiest month of all. Let’s get down and Gothy, shall we? This time we interview a brave soul who visited one of the scariest places on earth [1] , and lived to tell about it. Costumes, horror movies, and a real, live ghost story, we’ve got it all. Neil goes mainstream for an attractive man [2] , and tells why Scifi.com makes him cry himself to sleep at night [3] . Dust off those broomsticks and make nice with the zombies – it’s Halloween! Music Guide “Untitled” Artist: Neil Smith http://www.neilsmithmusic.com [4] “All Is Lost” Album: Reminder Artist: NearLY http://www.nearly.net/ [5] iTunes link [6] “Haunted Night” Artist: Mari Smith “Bound in Blood” Album: Apparitions Artist: Hungry Lucy http://www.hungrylucy.com/ [7] iTunes link [8] “Monster” Artist: Peach Stealing Monkeys http://www.peachstealingmonkeys.com/ [9] For free download of this song go to: http://www.peachstealingmonkeys.com/files.php [10] Misc. Goodies and Links Year Zero Wiki [11] Waverly Sanitorium [12] http://www.davegahan.com/ [13] Video for the single, "Kingdom" [14] http://www.controlthemovie.com/ [15] The ghost of Hungry Lucy [16] The Art of Paul Chidlaw [17] Other people’s podcasts that we enjoy: Geek Farm Life Goats and sheep and rabbits, oh my! Andrew and Misty share what life is like on a small Indiana farm. http://geekfarmlife.com/ [18] The obligatory Depeche Mode Link www.depechemode.com [19] Links: ------ [1] http://www.underworldtales.com/waverly.htm [2] http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2006/celebdatabase/bradpitt/brad_pitt1_300_400.jpg [3] http://www.daveschool.com/galactica/ [4] http://www.neilsmithmusic.com [5] http://www.nearly.net/ [6] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=101682099&s=143441 [7] http://www.hungrylucy.com/ [8] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=5098411&s=143441 [9] http://www.peachstealingmonkeys.com/ [10] http://www.peachstealingmonkeys.com/files.php [11] http://www.ninwiki.com/Main_Page [12] http://www.underworldtales.com/waverly.htm [13] http://www.davegahan.com/ [14] http://www.controlthemovie.com/ [15] http://www.controlthemovie.com/ [16] http://www.mysterymag.com/weirdamerica/index.php?subID=123&artID=486&page=article [17] http://www.cincinnatiartgalleries.com/artistdetail.asp?First=Paul&Last=Chidlaw&Date=1900-1989 [18] http://geekfarmlife.com/ [19] http://www.depechemode.com Mon, 01 Oct 2007 01:00:00 -0700 Podcast no Battlestar, culture, depeche, electronic, fi, galactica, ghost, halloween, Hunters, inch http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/81486/smithsoccasional-81486-09-30-2007.m4a SOP009 - Something Wilder This Way Comes The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=77740&tId=2 It doesn’t feel a bit like September should here in the Midwest. We’re recoiling from the extreme heat and going for it with a fall episode. This month we feature a “wild” artist near and dear to our hearts. We swoon over good TV, experience some “Survivalism” and poor Josh Hartnett is put through the wringer. It’s our fanciest episode yet!

Music Guide
“Red” ReMix
Album: Killing Fishes (Original version can be found on this album)
Artist: Neil Smith
FREE ReMix Download
iTunes

“Intruders”
Album: Subhuman
Artist: Recoil
http://www.recoil.co.uk/
iTunes

“Leaves Falling”
Artist: Mari Smith

“The Hat”
Album: Girls and Boys
Artist: Ingrid Michaelson
http://ingridmichaelson.com/
iTunes

“For Madeleine”
Album: The Silence of Everything Yearned For
Artist: Ric Hordinsky
www.richordinski.com


Misc. Goodies and Links
The Chocolate Spa

http://www.davegahan.com/

Other people’s podcasts that we enjoy:
Cast-On
A lovely, personal knitting podcast by writer Brenda Dayne, an American living in Wales.
http://cast-on.com/

The obligatory Depeche Mode link:
http://www.depechemode.com/

]]> It doesn’t feel a bit like September should here in the Midwest. We’re recoiling from the extreme heat and going for it with a fall episode. This… It doesn’t feel a bit like September should here in the Midwest. We’re recoiling from the extreme heat and going for it with a fall episode. This month we feature a “wild” artist [1] near and dear to our hearts. We swoon over good TV [2], experience some “Survivalism” [3] and poor Josh Hartnett is put through the wringer. It’s our fanciest episode yet! Music Guide “Red” ReMix Album: Killing Fishes (Original version can be found on this album) Artist: Neil Smith FREE ReMix Download [4] iTunes [5] “Intruders” Album: Subhuman Artist: Recoil http://www.recoil.co.uk/ [6] iTunes [7] “Leaves Falling” Artist: Mari Smith “The Hat” Album: Girls and Boys Artist: Ingrid Michaelson http://ingridmichaelson.com/ [8] iTunes [9] “For Madeleine” Album: The Silence of Everything Yearned For Artist: Ric Hordinsky www.richordinski.com [10] Misc. Goodies and Links The Chocolate Spa [11] http://www.davegahan.com/ [12] Other people’s podcasts that we enjoy: Cast-On A lovely, personal knitting podcast by writer Brenda Dayne, an American living in Wales. http://cast-on.com/ [13] The obligatory Depeche Mode link: http://www.depechemode.com/ [14] Links: ------ [1] http://www.recoil.co.uk/ [2] http://www.hbo.com/sixfeetunder/ [3] http://www.nin.com/ [4] http://neilsmithmusic.com/killingfishes/RedReMix.m4a [5] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=152349494&s=143441 [6] http://www.recoil.co.uk/ [7] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=261015950&s=143441 [8] http://ingridmichaelson.com/ [9] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=251821737&s=143441 [10] http://www.richordinski.com [11] http://www.hersheypa.com/accommodations/the_spa_at_hotel_hershey/index.html [12] http://www.davegahan.com/ [13] http://cast-on.com/ [14] http://www.depechemode.com/ Sat, 01 Sep 2007 01:00:00 -0700 Podcast no alan, Battlestar, culture, depeche, galactica, inch, Mode, music, nails, nine http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/77740/smithsoccasional-77740-08-31-2007.m4a SOP008 - The Astronaut Rockstar The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=73019&tId=2 August is here (where has the summer gone?) and it is time for our tribute to all that is space-ish. We have special guest Tony Miracle of Satellite City with us. And he shares his latest musical creation as well as lets us in on what it is like to work on a secret music studio that is floating in an undisclosed location, somewhere on the river Thames. Laura sings the praises of the Mohawk hat, Neil goes retro for a smoldering, attractive man, and we all learn how to make the perfect S’more. Light the campfire, toast the marshmallows, and enjoy some satellite music.

Music Guide
“Killing Fishes”
Album: Killing Fishes
Artist: Neil Smith
iTunes

“The Hillside Firm”
Album: Cincinnati Modern
Artist: Satellite City
http://store.venushum.com/vhstore/
iTunes

“Falling Stars”
Artist: Mari Smith

“Song for Charley Harper”
Album: Cincinnati Modern
Artist: Satellite City
http://store.venushum.com/vhstore/
iTunes

“How to be a Satellite”
Album: How to be a Satellite
Artist: Liam Lynch
http://www.liamlynch.net
iTunes

Links
Satellite City
http://www.myspace.com/satellitecitymusic

Swan Dive
http://www.swandive.org/

Charley Harper book by Todd Oldham

Charley Harper at the Treadway Gallery

Pretty In Punk
http://www.knit-head.com

Neil Armstrong Museum
http://culture.ohio.gov/project.asp?proj=armstrong

National Museum of the United States Air Force
http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/

Other people’s podcasts that we enjoy:
QCast Connecticut
Currently the FUN-nest gay podcast originating from the Nutmeg State. Michael and Mr. B. are two sweet and funny guys who love theatre and pop culture. Hey, they sing more than we do… so there! Note the explicit rating - not for the kiddos.
http://qcastct.blogspot.com/

Home: A Depeche Mode Website
http://www2.depeche-mode.com/home/
Our source for the best Depeche Mode rumors.

The obligatory Depeche Mode link:
http://www.depechemode.com/

]]> August is here (where has the summer gone?) and it is time for our tribute to all that is space-ish. We have special guest Tony Miracle of Satellite… August is here (where has the summer gone?) and it is time for our tribute to all that is space-ish. We have special guest Tony Miracle of Satellite City with us. And he shares his latest musical creation as well as lets us in on what it is like to work on a secret music studio [1] that is floating in an undisclosed location, somewhere on the river Thames. Laura sings the praises of the Mohawk hat [2], Neil goes retro for a smoldering, attractive man [3], and we all learn how to make the perfect S’more. Light the campfire, toast the marshmallows, and enjoy some satellite music. Music Guide “Killing Fishes” Album: Killing Fishes Artist: Neil Smith iTunes [4] “The Hillside Firm” Album: Cincinnati Modern Artist: Satellite City http://store.venushum.com/vhstore/ [5] iTunes [6] “Falling Stars” Artist: Mari Smith “Song for Charley Harper” Album: Cincinnati Modern Artist: Satellite City http://store.venushum.com/vhstore/ [7] iTunes [8] “How to be a Satellite” Album: How to be a Satellite Artist: Liam Lynch http://www.liamlynch.net [9] iTunes Links Satellite City http://www.myspace.com/satellitecitymusic [10] Swan Dive http://www.swandive.org/ [11] Charley Harper book [12] by Todd Oldham Charley Harper at the Treadway Gallery [13] Pretty In Punk http://www.knit-head.com [14] Neil Armstrong Museum http://culture.ohio.gov/project.asp?proj=armstrong [15] National Museum of the United States Air Force http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/ [16] Other people’s podcasts that we enjoy: QCast Connecticut Currently the FUN-nest gay podcast originating from the Nutmeg State. Michael and Mr. B. are two sweet and funny guys who love theatre and pop culture. Hey, they sing more than we do… so there! Note the explicit rating - not for the kiddos. http://qcastct.blogspot.com/ [17] Home: A Depeche Mode Website http://www2.depeche-mode.com/home/ [18] Our source for the best Depeche Mode rumors. The obligatory Depeche Mode link: http://www.depechemode.com/ [19] Links: ------ [1] http://youtube.com/watch?v=WPMgcTwrdcw [2] http://www.knit-head.com/ [3] http://media.amctv.com/originals/madmen/ [4] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=152349494&s=143441 [5] http://store.venushum.com/vhstore/ [6] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=258865296&s=143441 [7] http://store.venushum.com/vhstore/ [8] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=258865296&s=143441 [9] http://www.liamlynch.net [10] http://www.myspace.com/satellitecitymusic [11] http://www.swandive.org/ [12] http://www.ammobooks.com/books/harper01_limited/books_harper01_limited.html?gclid=CI-zsKmxzY0CFRLNIgod53DTGQ [13] http://www.treadwaygallery.com/HarperExhibit/exhibit.html [14] http://www.knit-head.com [15] http://culture.ohio.gov/project.asp?proj=armstrong [16] http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/ [17] http://qcastct.blogspot.com/ [18] http://www2.depeche-mode.com/home/ [19] http://www.depechemode.com/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 01:15:00 -0700 Podcast no Battlestar, Cincinnati, city, culture, depeche, electronic, galactica, Mode, modern, music http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/73019/smithsoccasional-73019-07-31-2007.m4a SOP007 - Free To Be Depeche Mode And Me The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=68418&tId=2 What does July bring? The birthday of two of the members of Depeche Mode. And what better way to celebrate than a Depeche Mode Extravaganza! Mari gets all patriotic, Neil reveals the intricacies of what men find attractive, and we discuss our feelings about the impending end of Battlestar Galactica. Oh yeah, Happy Fourth of July too!

Music Guide
All original Depeche Mode songs in this episode were played with the understanding that Apple has an agreement with music companies that allows podcasters to play 30 second song clips in their shows. We in no way intend to infringe on the copyright of this music. We love you, Depeche Mode!

“Strangelove”
Album: Glare
Artist: Neil Smith
http://www.neilsmithmusic.com

“The Star Spangled Banner”
Artist: Mari Smith

“It’s No Good”
Album: Strange Love, PM Does DM
Artist: Pat MacDonald
http://www.myspace.com/patmacdonald

“Fake Depeche Mode Song”
Album: Fake Songs
Artist: Liam Lynch
www.liamlynch.net
iTunes link

The T-Shirt featured on the show graphic is available on Zazzle from the lovely HeatherReMix
www.zazzle.com/HeatherReMix
www.zazzle.com/HeatherArt

Other people’s podcasts that we enjoy:
Lynchland: The Liam Lynch Podcast
Puppets, animation, parodies and the creative process, all from the mind of Liam Lynch.
http://www.liamlynch.net/
iTunes link

The obligatory Depeche Mode link:
http://www.depechemode.com/

 

]]> What does July bring? The birthday of two of the members of Depeche Mode. And what better way to celebrate than a Depeche Mode Extravaganza! Mari… What does July bring? The birthday of two of the members of Depeche Mode [1]. And what better way to celebrate than a Depeche Mode Extravaganza! Mari gets all patriotic [2], Neil reveals the intricacies of what men find attractive, and we discuss our feelings about the impending end of Battlestar Galactica [3]. Oh yeah, Happy Fourth of July too! Music Guide All original Depeche Mode songs in this episode were played with the understanding that Apple has an agreement [4] with music companies that allows podcasters to play 30 second song clips in their shows. We in no way intend to infringe on the copyright of this music. We love you, Depeche Mode! “Strangelove” Album: Glare Artist: Neil Smith http://www.neilsmithmusic.com “The Star Spangled Banner” Artist: Mari Smith “It’s No Good” Album: Strange Love, PM Does DM Artist: Pat MacDonald http://www.myspace.com/patmacdonald [5] “Fake Depeche Mode Song” Album: Fake Songs Artist: Liam Lynch www.liamlynch.net [6] iTunes link [7] The T-Shirt featured on the show graphic is available on Zazzle from the lovely HeatherReMix www.zazzle.com/HeatherReMix [8] www.zazzle.com/HeatherArt [9] Other people’s podcasts that we enjoy: Lynchland: The Liam Lynch Podcast Puppets, animation, parodies and the creative process, all from the mind of Liam Lynch. http://www.liamlynch.net/ [10] iTunes link [11] The obligatory Depeche Mode link: http://www.depechemode.com/ [12]   Links: ------ [1] http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1227/672192953_4bfa881740_m.jpg [2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star-Spangled_Banner [3] http://www.canmag.com/nw/8014-david-eick-battlestar-galactica-interview [4] http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB111996333505071497-IZjg4NklaF4oZ2mbX6IaK6Fm4.html [5] http://www.myspace.com/patmacdonald [6] http://www.liamlynch.net [7] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=40741039&s=143441 [8] http://www.zazzle.com/HeatherReMix [9] http://www.zazzle.com/HeatherArt [10] http://www.liamlynch.net/ [11] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=124956233 [12] http://www.depechemode.com/ Sun, 01 Jul 2007 01:00:00 -0700 Podcast no Battlestar, culture, depeche, electronic, galactica, Mode, music, pop http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/68418/smithsoccasional-68418-06-30-2007.m4a SOP006 - Look, Mom! I'm on Scifi.com! The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=63197&tId=2 vacation brain. So before we head off on holiday and bake our aging skin in the harmful rays of the sun (can you say 50 SPF?), we threw together this little program. Neil gets introspective on his album Lush One, we talk about great road trip music, “tawny leather seats,” new music from Alan Wilder and Dave Gahan and celibacy. Same old, same old, right? Finally, Neil chronicles his experience filming his entry for the BSG Videomaker contest on Scifi.com. Adios, amigos. We are outta here!

Music Guide
“Thug”
Album: Lush One
Artist: Neil Smith
http://www.neilsmithmusic.com

“The Touch Me”
Artist: The Blow
http://www.theblow.us/

“Mystery in the Flowers”
Artist: Mari Smith

“Last Night on Earth Again”
Album: Discount Fireworks
Artist: Over the Rhine
http://overtherhine.com/
iTunes

“Somnambulist”
Album: Similar Anniversaries
Artist: Small Sails
http://www.smallsails.com/

Other people’s podcasts that we enjoy:
Lynchland: The Liam Lynch Podcast
Puppets, animation, parodies and the creative process, all from the mind of Liam Lynch.
http://www.liamlynch.net/
iTunes

The obligatory Depeche Mode link:
http://www.depechemode.com/
]]> Summer is here and we have vacation brain. So before we head off on holiday and bake our aging skin in the harmful rays of the sun (can you say 50… Summer is here and we have vacation brain [1]. So before we head off on holiday and bake our aging skin in the harmful rays of the sun (can you say 50 SPF?), we threw together this little program. Neil gets introspective on his album Lush One, we talk about great road trip music [2], “tawny leather seats,” new music from Alan Wilder [3] and Dave Gahan and celibacy. Same old, same old, right? Finally, Neil chronicles his experience filming his entry [4] for the BSG Videomaker contest on Scifi.com. Adios, amigos. We are outta here! Music Guide “Thug” Album: Lush One Artist: Neil Smith http://www.neilsmithmusic.com [5] “The Touch Me” Artist: The Blow http://www.theblow.us/ [6] “Mystery in the Flowers” Artist: Mari Smith “Last Night on Earth Again” Album: Discount Fireworks Artist: Over the Rhine http://overtherhine.com/ [7] iTunes [8] “Somnambulist” Album: Similar Anniversaries Artist: Small Sails http://www.smallsails.com/ [9] Other people’s podcasts that we enjoy: Lynchland: The Liam Lynch Podcast Puppets, animation, parodies and the creative process, all from the mind of Liam Lynch. http://www.liamlynch.net/ [10] iTunes [11] The obligatory Depeche Mode link: http://www.depechemode.com/ [12] Links: ------ [1] http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/02/Fried_egg,_sunny_side_up.jpg/200px-Fried_egg,_sunny_side_up.jpg [2] http://emergingminister.com/reviews/pictures/ohio.jpg [3] http://www.myspace.com/recoil [4] http://video.scifi.com/player/?id=111423 [5] http://www.neilsmithmusic.com [6] http://www.theblow.us/ [7] http://overtherhine.com/ [8] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=214048558&s=143441 [9] http://www.smallsails.com/ [10] http://www.liamlynch.net/ [11] http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=124956233 [12] http://www.depechemode.com/ Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:00:00 -0700 Podcast no Battlestar, culture, depeche, electronic, galactica, Mode, music, pop http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/63197/smithsoccasional-63197-05-30-2007.m4a SOP005 - Battlestar Soundtracktica The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=59112&tId=2 Boy do we have some opinions on music! And we let it all out on our May birthday episode. We just possibly may have done a little too much singing this time. Best to leave that stuff to the professionals… Neil turns the tables in “Guys Neil Finds Attractive”; we scare away vegetarians, talk about giants and reminisce about 70’s TV - all in one episode. Finally, we manage to insult a popular childrens' book series when the music of BSG is discussed. Add your own final, pithy phrase here.

Links:
Talking picture frame

http://www.grammy.com/musicares/

http://www.calm4kids.org/calm_about.asp

"Into the Black"
http://intotheblack.podomatic.com/
Podcast about fandom in various forms. Focuses on Alessandro Juliani, Firefly, Stargate, Battlestar Galactica and various classic movies.

Lt. Gaeta website:
http://www.alessandrojuliani.com/


Music Guide:
“Fire”
Album: Contagion
Artist: Neil Smith
http://www.neilsmithmusic.com

“Wordless May”
Album: Big Beautiful Sky
Artist: Venus Hum
http://venushum.com/


“Sagwa’s Chinese Lullaby”
Artist: Mari Smith

“Am I Awake”
Album: Look Up
Artist: They Might Be Giants
http://www.tmbg.com/


“Lords of Kobol”
Album: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Soundtrack
Artist: Bear McCreary
http://www.bearmccreary.com/
Vocalist: Raya Yarbrough
http://www.rayayarbrough.com/

Other people’s podcasts that we enjoy:
iSay iSay iSay
http://www.isayisayisay.info
Lovely enhanced personal journal podcast from a charming guy!

Pop Trash Radio
http://poptrashradio.com/
Southern Fried Pop Culture
Warning, this is the “Southpark” of podcasts! If you are offended by “Southpark” this one might not be for you… note the “explicit” rating. I’m F-ing serious.

The obligatory Depeche Mode link:
http://www.depechemode.com/
   
 

]]> Smarter than the average Bear, McCreary! Boy do we have some opinions on music! And we let it all out on our May birthday episode. We just possibly may have done a little too much singing this time. Best to leave that stuff to the professionals… Neil turns the tables in “Guys Neil Finds Attractive”; we scare away vegetarians, talk about giants [1] and reminisce about 70’s TV [2] - all in one episode. Finally, we manage to insult a popular childrens' book series [3] when the music of BSG is discussed. Add your own final, pithy phrase here. Links: Talking picture frame [4] http://www.grammy.com/musicares/ [5] http://www.calm4kids.org/calm_about.asp "Into the Black" http://intotheblack.podomatic.com/ Podcast about fandom in various forms. Focuses on Alessandro Juliani, Firefly, Stargate, Battlestar Galactica and various classic movies. Lt. Gaeta website: http://www.alessandrojuliani.com/ Music Guide: “Fire” Album: Contagion Artist: Neil Smith http://www.neilsmithmusic.com “Wordless May” Album: Big Beautiful Sky Artist: Venus Hum http://venushum.com/ [6] “Sagwa’s Chinese Lullaby” Artist: Mari Smith “Am I Awake” Album: Look Up Artist: They Might Be Giants http://www.tmbg.com/ [7] “Lords of Kobol” Album: Battlestar Galactica Season 2 Soundtrack Artist: Bear McCreary http://www.bearmccreary.com/ Vocalist: Raya Yarbrough http://www.rayayarbrough.com/ [8] Other people’s podcasts that we enjoy: iSay iSay iSay http://www.isayisayisay.info [9] Lovely enhanced personal journal podcast from a charming guy! Pop Trash Radio http://poptrashradio.com/ Southern Fried Pop Culture Warning, this is the “Southpark” of podcasts! If you are offended by “Southpark” this one might not be for you… note the “explicit” rating. I’m F-ing serious. The obligatory Depeche Mode link: http://www.depechemode.com/ [10]       Links: ------ [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_the_Giant [2] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071054/ [3] http://www.berenstainbears.com/ [4] http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103698&cp=&sr=1&origkw=talking+picture+frame&kw=talking+picture+frame&parentPage=search [5] http://www.grammy.com/musicares/ [6] http://venushum.com/ [7] http://www.tmbg.com/ [8] http://www.rayayarbrough.com/ [9] http://www.isayisayisay.info [10] http://www.depechemode.com/ Tue, 01 May 2007 01:38:00 -0700 Podcast no Battlestar, culture, depeche, electronic, galactica, Mode, music, pop http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/59112/smithsoccasional-59112-04-30-2007.m4a SOP004 - Here Comes Peter Frakkin' Tail The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=55677&tId=2 Titanic, and Laura talks about something of real historical significance - Depeche Mode's hairstyles through the years. What do Orlando Bloom and Easter have in common? They're both topics of conversation this month! Also, we wrap up the exciting season of Battlestar Galactica. Hendrix, anyone?

Music Guide
"Cold"
Album: Killing Fishes
Artist: Neil Smith
http://www.neilsmithmusic.com

"Lost On The Road To Bethlehem"
Album: A Slave Left Dreaming
Artist: Joshua Seurkamp
http://www.joshuaseurkamp.com

"Garden Of Eden"
Artist: Mari Smith

"Sister"
Album: Songs For Superheroes
Artist: Venus Hum
http://www.venushum.com

Other people's podcasts that we enjoy:
Radiolab
Hey, you might actually learn something!

Pop Trash Radio
Southern Fried Pop Culture
WARNING: This is the "South Park" of podcasts! If you are offended by "South Park," this one might not be for you. Note the "explicit" rating. I'm F-ing serious.

The obligatory Depeche Mode link:
http://www.depechemode.com

The Bunny Of Doom
http://www.bobharris.com

  ]]> Yook, Mommy... a doo egg! Let us take you on a trip... as we frolic through gardens of flowers, listen to the pitter-patter of April showers, and contemplate new life in our Spring episode! Cough, cough... now back to our regularly scheduled podcast... where Neil and Mari share their impression about the Titanic [1], and Laura talks about something of real historical significance - Depeche Mode's hairstyles [2] through the years. What do Orlando Bloom [3] and Easter have in common? They're both topics of conversation this month! Also, we wrap up the exciting season of Battlestar Galactica [4]. Hendrix, anyone? Music Guide "Cold" Album: Killing Fishes Artist: Neil Smith http://www.neilsmithmusic.com [5] "Lost On The Road To Bethlehem" Album: A Slave Left Dreaming Artist: Joshua Seurkamp http://www.joshuaseurkamp.com [6] "Garden Of Eden" Artist: Mari Smith "Sister" Album: Songs For Superheroes Artist: Venus Hum http://www.venushum.com [7] Other people's podcasts that we enjoy: Radiolab [8] Hey, you might actually learn something! Pop Trash Radio [9] Southern Fried Pop Culture WARNING: This is the "South Park" of podcasts! If you are offended by "South Park," this one might not be for you. Note the "explicit" rating. I'm F-ing serious. The obligatory Depeche Mode link: http://www.depechemode.com [10] The Bunny Of Doom http://www.bobharris.com [11]   Links: ------ [1] http://www.amazon.com/Tonight-Titanic-Magic-House-paper/dp/0679890637 [2] http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l36/DepecheModeFandotcom/Depeche%20Mode/Violator/90_37.jpg [3] http://swisscharts.com/actorimages/orlando_bloom.jpg [4] http://www.scifi.com/battlestar/ [5] http://www.neilsmithmusic.com [6] http://www.joshuaseurkamp.com [7] http://www.venushum.com [8] http://www.wnyc.org/shows/radiolab/ [9] http://www.poptrashradio.com [10] http://www.depechemode.com [11] http://www.bobharris.com/content/view/899/99/ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 01:00:00 -0700 Podcast no Battlestar, culture, depeche, electronic, galactica, Mode, music, pop http://m.podshow.com/media/6131/episodes/55677/smithsoccasional-55677-03-30-2007.m4a SOP003 - If It's Not Irish, It's Crap! The Smiths http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=51945&tId=2 Lucky Charms and Bag Balm. Depeche Mode News features a discussion on the remastering of the Depeche Mode catalog. We also delve into the psychological significance of Gilligan's Island, dissect the editing techniques of Battlestar Galactica's third season and have a math lesson in our rambling March episode!

Music Guide:
"A Different Way Of Seeing"
Album: Sterile
Artist: Neil Smith
http://www.neilsmithmusic.com

"Blue Motorcycle"
Album: In The Red Room
Artist: Pat MacDonald
http://www.myspace.com/patmacdonald

"Green Gala"
Artist: Mari Smith

"Gilligan's Island"
Album: Untitled
Artist: The Mood Rings
http://www.themoodrings.com

"Π"
Album: Horses And Grasses
Artist: Hard N Phirm
http://www.hardnphirm.com
http://www.myspace.com/hardnphirm

Other people's podcasts that we enjoy:
The Battlestar Galactica Podcast
http://www.scifi.com/battlestar/downloads/podcast/season03/

The Accidental Creative
http://www.accidentalcreative.com
Creative caffeine!