Yesterday’s update, about Beatles Rock Band, is currently being discussed at Metafilter, a site that receives monster-traffic. So far I’ve only scanned the comments there, but will go back and read them when I get a chance.
I did notice the words “Erma” and “Bombeck,” which makes me sad in my soul. So, maybe I don’t want to read the comments? Yeah, right.
As I type this, the avalanche of visitors from Metafilter has slowed TheWVSR, and it’s loading like it’s 1996. A good problem to have, as they say, but still as irritating as a bucktoothed holy-roller.
Pass the beer nuts.
Also, I appreciate your feedback on my first-ever podcast, posted Friday. Let’s see… I sound southern, northern, and from the mid-west? Cool! I guess I’m doing something right… or horribly wrong.
Some people mentioned, or implied, that I’m less manic than they imagined. A few folks seemed to be disappointed by this fact. But hey, that’s the way it’s gonna be. All my adult life I’ve been described as “laid-back.” It’s who I am, for better or worse.
I will try to cut down on the number of times I say “um” in the next installment. You guys are right about that: way too many ums. But if you think I’m going to start marching around the room and waving my arms in the air, like Patch Adams or somesuch, you’re going to be mighty disappointed.
I’ll attempt to make it interesting and fun (lots of room for improvement on that front), but not by hollering like a Hyundai commercial. Sorry, but that ain’t in my DNA.
And finally… Over the weekend I’m going to start transitioning my Facebook profile to a Facebook page. I need to have a personal profile there, for family and friends, and another for the website. The two worlds don’t mix very well, and it’s always felt kinda weird to me.
So, at 3 o’clock this morning I set up this page, and I’d be honored if you became a “fan.” The page still needs a lot of work, but it’s functioning. It’ll get better with time, I promise.
Over the next few days I’m going to change the picture at my personal profile, and start un-friending folks I don’t know in the physical world. No offense to anyone, of course, I just want to keep the two things separate. We’ll continue as normal at the new page, and I’ll talk to my cousins at the old one. OK?
The Question of the Day… Eventually I want to start conducting telephone interviews for the podcast, and I’d like your suggestions on people I might approach. You can be as serious or as silly as you want to be with this. Heck, list dead people if you’d like.
But I really would like to start doing interviews of unusual, semi-obscure people. I have a few listed in my notebook already, and think it could be a blast.
So, help me out with that if you will. Who would like to hear me interview in a future podcast?
And I’m going to get ready for work now, then drive the Green Mile.
See you guys tomorrow.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TSRIF
Man, where the heck is everybody? It’s been ten minutes since I beat all ya’ll’s asses, and there isn’t a DNOCES yet?
3rd or 4th… Interview Buck!
Been busy Swami, sorry. I’ll have to get back with you on the interview, maybe one of those obscure rock stars you like so much?
Top 10
Gonad, you’re a genius!
Jeff, nice picture of Rue. That’s the period when she really looked her best.
Definately need to hear from Buck.
Other people who are semi-obscure? That’s a taller order. Are we talking about surf reporters? Because I’d like to hear from Jason and Tammie for certain.
Non-TWVSR personalities- How about some local intern/PA who works on the “the Office”? Scranton’s mayor (whoever he or she may be)?.
And she’s not at all obscure and probably one of my top 25 (most of the others being people I actually know in real life) favorite married women- Toney! I don’t think we’ve ever heard from her directly and I think it would be hoot. You’ve said before that you have simialr sense’s of humor.
How about if you post some of your most ridiculous photo’s on the site (like Mr. Funnel Pants) and invite Toney to share her thoughts? That way you can “showcase” her humor without having to really delve at all into the inner workings of the Kay family.
Perhaps we could start a campaign on the new Facebook page.
Yeah, I think I am going to now push to hear from Toney. If you’re making a list please mark me down as one vote for her.
I agree with Gonad on the Buck interview. Also wouldn’t mind hearing interviews with some of the surf report regulars.
I’d pay big money to hear Nancy and Nostrils interviewed, or better yet a recording of the inevitable cacophony that seems to happen when they visit. I know this is completely unworkable but a guy can dream can’t he?
Good Afternoon Surf Reporters……
First, I have to say what the hell? I came to the page and there was Rue McClanahan from the Golden Girls. Refreshed the page and suddenly the visage of Erma Bombeck from the bestseller “The Grass is Always Greener over the Septic Tank“. What gives?
Gonad the Barbarian beat me to it. First person I thought of to be interviewed was Buck.
I think you need to do a followup interview of Coach Young from high school. And yes, make sure he’s sitting on the shitter during the interview, just like last time.
First time I’ve ever seen Jeff change a top photo. For about fifteen minutes the photo was a posed shot of Erma; and now it’s Erma on the cover of Time.
Was that at first actually Rue McClanahan as noted by JCIII? If so, I can understand the switch.
Unfriend me, will ya? I want that beer I bought you back.
Tyrosine has a great idea. A tiny recorder hidden in a pocket or sumpin to capture Eninen’s arrivals or departures would be gold.
If Bill can find Puh, if he’s still around, I think that deserves and interview! And Coach Young, definatly!!!
Another vote for an interview with Buck here, and there are surely some other folks in the comments section that would make for some really good interviews. Yeah, half-drunken Surf Reporter interviews would be cool…
Now playing: Lazy Cowgirls — “What I Want”
Puh’s deader’n Kelsey’s nuts.
Buck is NOT obscure !
I just noticed the Bunker Cam… when did Creedence Clearwater Revival get back together?
Jeff,
Is that Bunker Cam photo from Lance Link secret chimp??
You really, really need to interview Art Bell. If he’s not available, George Noory will do. Coast to Coast AM is by far the most fascinating talk show ever!
what the hell happened to Rue?
Although – Erma – may she rest in peace – is pretty darn funny!
zoe whistle dick,
Thanks for the support but like I said, I don’t think it can be done. I suspect Jeff would be neck deep in a shit storm if N&N ever got word of such shenanigans, and they’d likely consult a lawyer (or a psychic).
You gotta try to interview Phil Hendrie.
Interview AWG and metten
Mark Oliver Everett – I’m aiming high.
Too bad we can’t find that grumpy old dude from the “box-scores” voicemail.
I think an interview with Toney about the funniest/most embarrasing shit she’s ever seen you do would be good.
Too bad Soupy Sales passed on, he may have even agreed to this seeing as how you have his autographed photo and everything.
I vote for Buck and Agry White Guy, in fact we should come up with a set of questions and ask both of them the same questions sort of like a point / counter point thing.
I’d be interested in hearing Jeff interview some of his favorite musicians, and perhaps featuring some of their musical selections on the podcast. If that’s not possible, even a radio-type of show where Jeff introduces us to some of his favorite music would be cool.
Angry White Guy
What’s an Agry White guy anyway?
You need to interview T. Farty McAppleass and Jason and get the bottom of their loathing for each other. It’s time to get it in the open and let the healing begin.
Or just TFM, I’d love to hear about his guano empire!
Every white guy is an Angry White Guy.
I agree – Buck, Metten and AWG. There’s your first 3 right there.
Happy Tuesday, Surfers!
I just finished painting my hallway with oil based primer. I think I may be high….
Shiny Rod and Biff Spiffy!
I think he should interview half-shirt. I believe that could be entertaining.
Definitely AWG, Buck and Metten. Jason too of course and as for the females, I’m sure Tammie would be entertaining but how about adding Tiff and Biker Chick to the mix?
Dorothy…just because. I do believe she is the “senior” reporter around here. And Scruffy the Janitor when he gets out of prison.
DTO, that’s funny – I was just thinking about Scruffy the Janitor today. What the hell happened to him, anyway?
Interview Andy. He’s probably been itching (figuratively and literally) to let loose about his various neuroses.
marking my place
Thank you Kenju! I have to say Brynhildr and Brenda Love. God, those two just drive me wild.
The owner of your dive bar.
I agree with the Buck and Metten crowd, as well as the AWG and Jason nominations. And definitely Toney. An audio file of the madness known as Eninen and the Translucents destroying a home would be killer. I think I’d actually pay to hear that madness…can you imagine what we’d pay for video evidence?!?!? Oh, the profit you could make, Jeff. One little video forever changing the universe and giving us Surf Reporters the chance to see Eninen and the Translucents with our own, probably bugged out by the end, eyes.
I’m thinking a motion activated nanny cam in jeff’s underwear drawer when nostrils is in town.
Hey knucklehead…for some reason at three in the morning MST, I kinda remember Scruffy the Janitor is now Son of Sam. I could be wrong. If I am…a Scruffy the Janitor jailhouse interview would be pretty cool.
Jeff,
The reporters are thinking small this week, and I don’t know why. You have a shitload of pageviews and I don’t see anything wrong with leveraging your hit numbers into a little larger interview. Just lead with, “Well, my traffic varies a lot, but here are my latest numbers.” That being said, pretend you’re a high-powered media guy and get on the phone. Set up an interview with…
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Yogi Berra
Arguably the best catcher in the history of baseball and certainly one of baseball’s true characters. He lives in New Jersey and the phone number of his museum is right on his web site.
Gina Schock
For my money, one of the better drummers of the rock era, and, certainly, for a time, one of the most successful. The Go-Go’s percussionist is from Baltimore where, last time I checked, her parents still live. She’s probably somewhere in LaLa land, but she has a management company which can slip you her cell number if you play your cards right. Just tell them, “We got the beat”.
Jayme Morano
Not a great drummer or catcher, but mayor of Olyphant nonetheless. Certainly an easy “get” and the chance to ask really embarrassing political questions might be too much to pass up. Does he have any idea a global community is focused right in his borough?
Bob Cousy
At 6’1″, not a tall guy, but played with heart (lots of hustle) and soul (friend of Bill Russell when Boston wasn’t wild about having Black players). A 13-time NBA all-star, Cousy was a dead-on shooter and even got his share of rebounds. He’s 81 now, and I’m not sure where he is, but it would be worth finding him.
Angus Young
Not a bad guitarist, and not a bad guy. I met Angus and had a couple of conversations with him back in the 90’s; he is a calm, quiet, charming guy. He has some stories though.
Johnny Bench
Perhaps the 4th best catcher of all time and the hero of the Big Red Machine era of Cincinnati baseball. You might know more about him than I do. I bet he’d be a great interview.
Debora Iyall
Lead singer for Romeo Void, she also wrote and co-wrote much of their music. She happens to be a favorite of mine, as is RV. I have traded a couple of emails with her, and she is very cool. I think she has moved down from the high desert country of CA and hit the road with a repopulated RV. Not the same band without Benjamin Bossi on sax, but some is better than none. Give her a shout and never say never.
Kevin Smith
He’s probably the most difficult of this bunch to get an interview with, but might be the most web-hip, and, therefore, the most impressed with your impressive pageview numbers. You can find somebody who knows him at View Askew Productions. Chasing Amy and Dogma are two of my very favorite films, and, for my money, should be on everybody’s list.
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Well, I could go on, but my message would just continue to be “think big”. Who the hell are these people anyway? They put their pants on one leg at a time just like you (except for Keven Smith who has to pay two retired longshoremen to haul up his trousers both legs at once.
Knock back a couple of bourbons. Get your courage up. Make the call. Sound important. Who the hell knows these days who is important and who is a shmuck? God will be your navigator and Dr. Thompson will fly right seat. Go for it.
jtb
I ain’t Scruffy…well I guess that depends on who you ask.
Funnel Pants!
Any of the “winners” of the Walmart Game.
Please interview Buzz Aldrin.
Thanks Son of Sam!
Yet another different picture of Erma Bombeck today. Or is that Rue McClanahan?