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December 26, 2005:    Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 25"

Guest:  Vern Beachy from Memphis, Tennessee

Vern Beachy returns for our special 2005 Year In Review Show.  Some of the categories we talk about include the biggest story of the year, the worst news headline, the biggest taxpayer rip-off, the biggest consumer rip-off, the worst manufactured news story, and who is awarded the "Hosebag Of The Year" for 2005.  Vern asks me what I think is in store for podcasting in 2006, what do the networks need to do to lure back viewers for their nightly newscasts, and what was my worst moment of 2005.

Check out www.vernbeachy.com Check out www.brotherloverocks.com Check out www.mynameischance.com
Check out Vern's blog at
www.vernbeachy.com
Musical Guest:  
Brother Love
"Summertime"
Musical Guest:  
Chance
"Say What You Will"

Music provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com


December 20, 2005:    Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 24"

Guest:  Peter Reddy from Killcare, Australia

Peter Reddy returns for our special Christmas Show from Down Under.  Before we get into the Christmas topics, Peter tells about the recent riots in Sydney, the Outback Murder Trial, and the country's reaction to the Australian executed in Singapore.  Peter also talks about the shark bell, what Australians eat and drink during the holidays, and tells us how big of an event New Year's Eve is in Sydney. Peter asks me where the name "Yankee" originates, is there a "dangerous banned toy" list in America, and what I want for Christmas.

Check out www.peterreddy.com
Check Out Peter's artwork (sample above) at www.peterreddy.com


New Years Eve in Sydney
Check Out What's Planned in Sydney, Australia for New Year's Eve 2005


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Musical Guest:  From Maryland
 Natalie Brown
"Jingle Bells"
Musical Guest:  From Tennessee
 Jill Parr
"O Come All Ye Faithful"

Music provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com


December 13, 2005:    Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 23"

Guest:  Suresh From Bradenton, Florida

Suresh lives in Bradenton, Florida but is originally from Ooty, India.  Suresh tells what it was like to grow up in India, he shares his experiences working as a chef on a cruise ship, we get his thoughts about Internet marketing and podcasting, and you'll hear why Suresh feels America is a great country to live in. Suresh asks me why I started the show, what was the most interesting question I've been asked on the show so far, and what are my favorite things to cook.
Go to Fox Advertising blog Go To Hollins Steele website Go to Candy Butchers website
Check out Suresh's blog at
www.foxadv.blogspot.com
Musical Guest:  From New York
 Hollins Steele
"Fill Me In"
Musical Guest:  From New York
 Candy Butchers
"Give Me a 2nd Chance for Christmas"

Music provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com


December 6, 2005:    Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 22"

Guest:  Malcolm From Singapore

This is a rare interview with an enlisted man in the Singapore military by the name of Malcolm.  It is rare because the Singapore Government can sue a citizen for speaking out against them (as explained in this interview) and for that reason many do not share their opinions openly, especially with outside media.  But in our interview, Malcolm shares his views on the Singapore Government, gives his opinions on recent events including the execution of an Australian citizen, and explains how and why the Singapore Government controls the media.  Malcolm asks me about Black Friday shopping, about the military draft in the United States, how are U.S. relations with Mexico and Canada, and if Americans see themselves as the "gangsters of the world".

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Musical Guest:  
From
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
 Road Trip
 "Crazy Feeling"
Musical Guest:  
From
Florida
Rayko Pipes and the KRB
"Miss Marianne"

Music provided from the PodShow 
Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com


November 29, 2005:    Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 21"

Guest:  Scott from Washington, D.C.

Scott lives in Washington D.C. and has created a very good and original musical TV show called "Pancake Mountain".  Scott talks about what he considers to be the best and most disturbing things on TV, what people in Washington D.C. are saying about the CIA Leak Case, and what the city of Washington D.C. needs to do for it's citizens.  Scott asks me who would be 3 guests that I would like to talk to on the show, if I think advertising is evil, and what's the best restaurant to eat at in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

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Check Out
www.pancakemountain.com
Musical Guest:  From the United Kingdom,
Planet of Women

"I Don't Care" & "Waking Up The Neighbourhood" 

Music provided from the PodShow 
Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com


November 22, 2005:    Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 20"

Guest:  Chris from Houston, Texas

Chris lives in Houston, Texas and does four different podcasts.  I ask Chris about the national media's coverage on crime in Houston, what's the political climate in Texas like today, how most Texans view the Bush family, and what people are saying about the CIA Leak Case.  Chris asks me is there life after death, who or what has hurt podcasting the most, and what podcast would I consider to be the best unknown podcast.
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Check Out
www.chrisdoelle.com


Musical Guest:  From Australia
Douglas Fir
"Stereophile" & "Revolution" (Cool, Ya
.... )

Music provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com


November 15, 2005:    Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 19"

Guest:  Kevin from Bonita Springs, Florida

Kevin lives in Bonita Springs, Florida and is the co-host of Radio Filibuster Podcast.  Kevin talks about road construction in Bonita Springs, his hurricane experiences, how Jeb Bush is doing as Governor, and where the national media dropped the ball when it came to coverage of Hurricane Wilma.  Kevin asks me how many characters there are in the Russian alphabet, why the cartoon character on my show graphic has no eyes, and how I came up with the name Star Communications for my marketing/consulting business.

Check Out Radio Filibuster

Musical Guests:  
From South Dakota: Darren Geffre with "I Am The One"

From California: Taxi Doll with "Waiting"

                                 
Music provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com


November 8, 2005:    Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 18"

Guest:  Mark Horner, Author of "September Sacrifice"

Mark Horner is the author of "September Sacrifice", a fascinating book about the Girly Chew Hossencofft Murder case.  It's a true story about a decent, hard-working woman, her greedy soon-to-be ex-husband who is a master manipulator, and his new girlfriend/accomplice who believed that reptilian shape shifting aliens live among us.  Mark asks me what a person needs to start and maintain a successful podcast, if I think the future of traditional radio programming is threatened by podcasting, and if I wonder where my career would have gone had I stayed on-the-air as an announcer.

September Sacrifice Book Cover Grily photo Diazane & Girly diazen orange jumpsuit
www.markhorner.com Girly Chew Diazien Hossencofft & Girly Diazien Hossencofft
 
 Photos courtesy of Mark Horner

Musical Guest:  A double shot of  Black Furies with "Tighten Up" & "Let It Rock"

Music provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com                  


November 1, 2005:    Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 17"

Guest:  Norm from Plainfield, Illinois

Norm is a man of many talents.  We talk about his worst moment behind the wheel of a race car and his first experience as a stand-up comic.  Norm also talks about his step-son who has Autism, and the myths and realities of Autism.  Norm asks me about my personal motto, what career I would have chosen other than radio, and what Hollywood star would do the best job in playing me if there was a movie made of my life.
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Musical Guests:  
From Washington:  Bret Phillips with "Pacific Western Jet Stream Home "

From California: American Heartbreak with "Somebody"

                                 
Music provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com


October 25, 2005:    Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 16"

Guest:  Peter Reddy from Killcare, Australia

Peter Reddy is an amazingly talented digital artist who lives in Killcare, Australia.  We talk about the similarities between kangaroos in Australia and deer in Iowa, the Cross City Tunnel, loud and fat Americans, which snakes and spiders to stay away from in Australia, and we find out Peter's recipe for tandoori chicken.  Peter asks me if I've ever been "star struck", why do Americans want to come to Australia, and if the "fort" at Fort Dodge was like the one from the TV Show "F-Troop".

www.peterreddy.com
Check Out www.peterreddy.com

Musical Guests:  
From New York:  Hollins-Steele with "Tongue Tied"

From the United Kingdom:  The Revolutions with "Bleed"

                                 
Music provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com

    Tandoori Chicken                                       The Spirit Lake Massacre
            Peter's World Famous Tandoori Chicken                                        Here's a great site about  The Spirit Lake Massacre

For more information about the history of Fort Dodge, Iowa check out this site:  The Fort Dodge Museum


October 18, 2005:    Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 15"

Guest:  Gary from Arlington, Texas
 
Gary is the creator and owner of the Podcast Pickle, which is quickly becoming one of the premiere directories for podcasting.  We talk about his first car, how the average Texan views the recent legal troubles of Tom Delay, and how the hurricane season has impacted the state of Texas.  You'll also hear how Gary came up with the name "Podcast Pickle" and what he feels is the biggest misconception about podcasting.
www.podcastpickle.com
Check Out The Podcast Pickle
Musical Guests:
From California:  Tremolo with "Can You Feel It Now"
From Chicago:  Ava Raiders with "City Life"

Music provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com   

Guest:  Charley and Carol from Jerusalem
 
Charley and Carol host the podcast Israelisms and live in a suburb of Jerusalem.  We talk about the wacky things that go on in the country, how safe Israel really is, and the misconceptions most people have about everyday life in Israel.  I'm reminded several times that living in Israel is like living in Iowa, and I also learn the Hebrew word for idiot.  Charley and Carol are very nice people and are absolutely hilarious.
 www.israelisms.com
Check Out Israelisms Podcast
Musical Guests:  
From South Dakota: Darren Geffre with "Feeling California"

From Washington: Supersuckers with "Sleepy Vampire"

                                 
Music provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com


October 9, 2005:    Listen To "Chance & The Choir Live"

Chance & The Choir Live!
Check out Chance's Website to download his music at  www.mynameischance.com  



Guest:  Josh from Japan

Josh is originally from Orlando, Florida and today is active duty Navy stationed in Japan.  We talk about how he got into the Navy, about his first day in Japan, the recent elections in Japan, what changes he has noticed about American society after living in Japan, the high cost of living in Japan, and how America is viewed by the Japanese people.

 www.joshinjapan.com
Check Out Josh In Japan Podcast

Musical Guests:  
From Wisconsin: Lorenzo's Music with "Hot Water Avalanche"

From California: Black Furies with "Blacklist"


Music provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com                                 


September 27, 2005:    Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 11"

Guest:  Jon from Santa Monica, California

Jon is originally from Minnesota, lives in Santa Monica and recently started a website called Learnoutloud.com.  We talk about how his site helps people with the daily commute, the emergency preparedness of California, how Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is doing, and his recent experience as a volunteer during the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

www.learnoutloud.com
Check Out Learnoutloud.com

Musical Guests:
From Texas: Common Ground with "Alive"
From California: American Heartbreak with "Postcards From Hell"
                                 
Music provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com

Thanks to P. Dilly for choosing us as the "Featured Podcast of the Day" on  9/26/05 at  PodcastPickle.com


September 20, 2005:    Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 10"

Guest:  Chance from Los Angeles, California


Chance is an independent and very talented solo artist.  We talk about the his music, the Los Angeles music scene, Governor Arnold, and FEMA. Chance also tells the story about his audition for the band Velvet Revolver.  We wrap up the show talking about his new songs which will be available for download, the upcoming simulcast concert on October 9th, and play the World Premiere of two "live" versions of "Forgive and Forget" and "Hip Hop High" from the concert.

www.mynameischance.com
Check out Chance's Website to download his music


September 13, 2005:    Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 9"

Guest:  C.C. Chapman from Boston, Massachusetts


C.C. Chapman is the host of "Accident Hash" podcast and manager of the Podshow Podsafe Music Network.  We talk about the local reaction to Hurricane Katrina, gas prices, the absence of the Iraqi War in the national news, the gay marriage law in Massachusetts, and the do not miss tourist attraction in Boston.   
Musical Guests:  
From New York, New York: 
Brother Love with "Sick of Chicks"
From San Francisco, California: Lady White Noise with "Deadbolt"


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Check out Accident Hash Podcast

Music provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com


September 6, 2005:    Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 8"

Guest:  Scott from Nashville, Tennessee


Scott is a Technology Integrator for a local high school.  Scott talks about what technology has brought to the process of teaching today's students, and what skills technology doesn't develop for the student.  We also talk about how the high priceof gas has affected his school system, the "Tennessee Waltz" sting operation targeted at state government corruption, and the joys of being a new father.

Musical Guests:  
From Los Angeles, California:  Chance with "Say What You Will"
From San Francisco, California: Black Furies with "Hard Luck"

Music provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com

Guest:  Lee from London, England


Lee lives on the east end of London.  We talk about the future of podcasting, living in London, what life has been like after the London bombings, and how people in Britain see the Iraqi War.

To listen to Lee's Podcast, click here to go to  thejennyandleeshow.com

My apologies to Jenni for not including her in the show, but I will make it up to her.  Jenni, you rock!


Musical Guests
:  

From Texas: Common Ground with "Marigold"
From Wisconsin: Lorenzo's Music  with "I'm Doing Fine"

Music provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com 

Guest:  Jim From New York
Jim is from the New York Metro area.  We talk about the high cost of housing, New York's political candidates and races, health care, 9/11, and other topics that residents of the Tri-State area are talking about.

Musical Guests:  
From New York City:  Brother Love with "Lost Weekend"
From San Francisco, California: Black Furies with "Rock City Crimewave"

Music provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com


August 16, 2005:    Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 5"
All America City Presentation From Fort Dodge, Iowa Delegation, 2001
Paul Harvey was wrong.  The lights are on in Fort Dodge.  This comes from my vault and features the full presentation of the "All America City " Awards by the Fort Dodge delegation in 2001.  It's a story of our town; how the city came back from losing 2,000 jobs in the 1980's, how it fought back during an FTC ruling that would have closed a major employer in the 1990's, and how the city is addressing many social problems and challenges with civic cooperation, leadership, and volunteers.

Thanks to Dean Sorenson and Sorenson Broadcasting for permission to use audio from the original 2001 radio broadcast.


August 9, 2005:     Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 4"
Guests:  Vern Beachy from Memphis, Tennessee, and Jennifer from Hiawatha, Iowa
  • Jennifer talks about issues in Cedar Rapids, TV News, "Little Miss Martha", and the passing of Peter Jennings. 
  • Vern talks about his blog site, "Death Week" in Memphis, and the news media.

www.vernbeachy.blogspot.com
Check Out Vern Beachy's Raves
Musical Guest:  
From New York City: 
Brother Love with "Summertime"

Music provided from the PodShow 
Podsafe Music Network. Check it out at http://music.podshow.com


August 2, 2005:      Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 3"

Guests:  Carrie from Lisle, Illinois and Rob from Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Carrie talks about life in Lisle, Illinois, her job, her concerns about national safety, E Bay, shares a funny work story, her theory on the "Anti-Martha", and talks just about everything else. Carrie had fun doing the show.  
  • Rob talks about life as a musician, pluggola/payola, and late night TV.  We also play one of Rob's songs titled "Meant To Be".

For more information on Rob Costlow and his music, check out  www.robcostlow.com


July 26, 2005:    Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 2"

Guests:  Karen from Omaha, Nebraska and Steve from Neenah, Wisconsin

  • Karen talks about the undiscovered "gem" that Omaha, Nebraska is, the meth problem in small towns, politics, the Democratic Party, and her views on how people can make a difference if they don't like how things are going.
  • Steve talks about the business climate in Wisconsin and the Green Bay Packers, reads an excerpt from a book he's writing.

Check Out Steve & Kathi Rose's Website

Thanks to Adam Curry for playing our promo in the "Daily Source Code - #215" for July 27, 2005.


July 19, 2005:     Listen To "You Are The Guest Show # 1"                   
Guests:  Steve & Diane from Maple Grove, Minnesota

  • Steve talks about gas prices, sports stadium, the new Harry Potter book, how neighbors view terrorism & the London bombings.
  • Diane gives advice for those who are planning to work out of a home office, we discuss commuting, Harry Potter book, and what kids are doing for fun during the summer, national safety, and terrorism.



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