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Medialoper Bebop Episode 34: Welcomed to the Jungle | Medialoper

Jim is finally back from Maui, and so we’re finally back with a podcast!

This week, we wonder if Axl Rose is right to refuse entry into a Hall of Fame that would induct someone like Axl Rose. (07:51 – 19:13)

Then, in 2012, should anybody be watching shows like Mad Men or Breaking Bad in anything but HD? Of course not, so we discuss the fact that DirecTV customers still have to suffer with AMC in Standard Definition. This also leads into a discussion on David Simon’s comments about people not watching The Wire properly. (19:14 – 29:55)

Then, we follow up on the DOJ’s eBooks anti-trust lawsuit. (29:56 – 37:46)

Finally, what’s in Jim’s mix: the latest records from Wussy, The Men, Nada Surf and Imperial Teen. (37:47 – 43:16)

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• Tim – American Idiot onstage. (43:20 – 44:35)
• Kirk – Mirage by Matt Ruff (44:36 – 46:53)
• Jim – How you know you’re in Los Angeles (46:54 – 49:10)

Medialoper Bebop Episode 34: Welcomed to the Jungle was recorded on at 7:00PM PDT on Thursday, April 12 via Audio Hijack Pro over iChat. It was edited by Jim in Audacity. The opening and closing theme of Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans. No Axl Roses were harmed in the making of this podcast.

Medialoper Bebop Episode 33: Drug Test | Medialoper

This week, Tim, Kirk & Jim start off by banging their heads against the LA Times paywall. (4:40 – 10:35)

Next up, what’s worse than taking a drug test to get a job? Having a prospective employer login to Facebook as you. (10:36 – 18:30)

Then, we all plan to go see The Hunger Games, after convincing Kirk that it’s a sequel to Moneyball. (18:31 – 22:21)

Also, we look at how the new iPad’s Retina Display doesn’t play nicely with app developers who took shortcuts or tried to control the experience too tightly. (22:22 – 32:20)

All that, and what’s in Tim’s mix: Bruce Springsteen, Esvbjorn Svensson Trio and The Shins. (32:21 – 42:59)

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• Kirk – There’s a new sensation in the publishing world: potlit! (43:09 – 44:54)
• Tim – Really is going to see The Hunger Games. (44:55 – 47:12)
• Jim – Declares Archer to be the funniest show on TV. (47:13 – 49:40)

Medialoper Bebop Episode 33: Drug Test was recorded at 9:20PST on Thursday, March 22, 2012 via Audio Hijack Pro over iChat. It was edited by Jim in Audacity. The opening and closing music for the Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven” by The Miss Alans.

No drugs were tested in the making of this podcast.

Medialoper Bebop Episode 32: Rehab Rehab | Medialoper

And we’re back! Kirk, Tim & Jim start off by discussing Daylight Saving Time and the logistics of attending SxSW in a wheelchair, and wonder Kirk didn’t do just that following his knee surgery. (4:28 – 10:00)

You wonder why e-book prices have gone up in the past couple of years? And they’re all pretty much the same wherever you happen to shop? It’s because of a thing called “agency pricing,” and the U.S. Department of Justice are considering suing Apple and the major book-publishers over colluding to fix prices. (10:01 – 26:33)

Then: we discuss artists asking Rush Limbaugh not use their songs on his show. (26:34 – 33:40)

Finally, it’s Kirk’s turn for In The Mix. This week, it’s Ben Kweller, Chuck Prophet and The Died Pretty. (33:41 – 39:52)

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• Tim – Shatner’s World
• Kirk – MLB.TV
• Jim – Have you heard the new Van Halen album?

Medialoper Bebop Episode 32: Rehab Rehab was recorded at 2:00PM PDT on Sunday, March 11, 2012 via Audio Hijack Pro over iChat. It was edited by Jim in Audacity. The theme music for Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans, who not only don’t ask us for promotional consideration to mention our use of their song every time out, they don’t even know we have a podcast.

Medialoper Bebop Episode 31: Worst. Episode. Ever. | Medialoper

Jim, Kirk and Tim start this week by taking a look at the little-known cult show called The Simpsons, which celebrated its 500th episode this week. (08:30 – 25:53)

After that, we look at a technology that was all but left for dead but is making a comeback: over-the-air TV antennas. (26:04 – 32:53)

Finally, it’s the latest inductee into the Medialoper Bebop Great Albums Hall of Fame: Psychocandy, by The Jesus and Mary Chain. (32:54 – 44:53)

All that, and in honor of Kirk’s upcoming ACL surgery and Jean becoming a U.S. citizen, the Pledge of Allegiance!

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• Tim – Senna, the documentary about the Brazilian race car driver. (45:55 – 49:40)
• Jim – Words With Friends. (49:45 – 49:48)
• Kirk – League of Evil 2, perfect for playing if you’re laid up following knee surgery. (49:49 – 53:59)

Medialoper Bebop Episode 31: Worst. Episode. Ever. was recorded at 9:00PST on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 via Audio Hijack Pro over iChat. It was edited in Audacity. The opening and closing music to Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans.

Good luck with the knee surgery, Kirk!

Medialoper Bebop Episode 30: All The Great Swedes | Medialoper

This week, Kirk, Tim & Jim start with a discussion of the awesome smart thermostat, Nest, — by the fathers of the iPod — which has become the target of a patent lawsuit by Honeywell. (04:10 – 14:04)

Then, we talk about the new Neflix original series, Lillyhammer, (aka Silvio Goes to Norway and what it might portend for the future of programming. Oh, and of course, Steve Van Zant’s amazing acting chops. (14:05 – 19:25)

After that, it’s a quick look at Madonna at the Super Bowl, and that time an A&R rep tried to convince Kirk to play her on our college radio station. (19:26 – 23:23)

Then, it’s the return of the Coco Crisp Afro Watch! And Kirk has some absolutely stunning news. (23:24 – 27:25)

Finally, Jim reveals what’s in his mix: Cloud Nothings, Craig Finn & The War on Drugs. (27:26 – 30:25)

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• Tim recommends Fred Stoller’s My Seinfeld Year (30:26 – 31:42)
• Kirk wonders if Google Glasses are a bit ahead of their time. (32:42 – 33:33)
• Jim discusses his long-time love for David Letterman, and that time he got thrown out of the Ed Sullivan Theater. (33:34 – 42:16)

Medialoper Bebop Episode 30: All The Great Swedes was recorded on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 via Audio Hijack Pro over the increasingly squirrelly iChat. It was edited in Audacity. The opening and closing music of Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven” by the Miss Alans.

This is only an exhibition, not a competition. Please, no wagering.

Medialoper Bebop Episode 29: Into Outer Space With Newt Gingrich | Medialoper

This week, Tim, Jim & Kirk start by discussing the implications of Google’s new privacy policies. (3:40 – 15:10)

Then, we’re all going to be Moon People. All we have to do is elect Newt Gingrich! (15:11 – 22:46).

After that, it’s the latest installment of our “You’re An Idiot” segment. This time, the idiot is Tim, who defends his unholy love for American Idol. (22:47 – 33:45)

Finally, Tim shares what’s in his mix: the new album from Mogwai, that live video of the Flaming Lips with Nels Cline and tUnE-yArDs. (33:46 – 41:00)

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• Kirk – Forget Moneyball, now the A’s are going to be playing Mannyball! (41:01 – 42:24)
• Tim – The Oscars are coming! (42:25 – 43:49)
• Jim – 21st Century technology makes a major lifestyle change more bearable. (43:50 – 46:15)

Medialoper Bebop Episode 29: Into Outer Space With Newt Gingrich was recorded on Thursday, January 26, 2012 via Audio Hijack Pro over iChat. It was cobbled together by Jim using Audacity. The theme song for Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven” by The Miss Alans, who feature Manny on guitar. Manny Diez.

Always remember: when you’re happy, you’re healthy. And when you’re healthy, you are happy!

Medialoper Bebop Episode 28: [REDACTED] | Medialoper

Kirk, Tim & Jim have all seen Moneyball, so we figured we’d talk about both the film and the concept. (05:30 – 15:20)

After that, we look at the SOPA protests, including the one on this site. And explain why Lamar Smith, the author (or “author”) of SOPA, is exactly like Snooki. (15:22 – 20:55)

Then, we look at SPIN’s plan to tweet the vast majority of their record reviews. (20:56 – 32:53)

Finally, it’s Kirk’s turn to explain what is in his mix, which has been utterly transformed by iTunes Match: Elmore James, Sharon Jones and Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs. (32:54 – 40:53)

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• Tim – thought that the Golden Globes were tame. (40:54 – 43:34)
• Kirk – starting the Medialoper Bebop Book Club. First book How to Fix Copyright by William Patry. (43:35 – 46:52)
• Jim – How about those 49ers!?!? (46:53 – 48:40)

Medialoper Bebop Episode 28: [REDACTED] was recorded at 9:00PM on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 via Audio Hijack Pro over iChat. It was edited in Audacity. The opening and closing music of Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans.

Medialoper Bebop Episode 27: Brain Decline | Medialoper

In their first podcast of 2012, Jim & Tim wonder if you’ve heard that new Van Halen song. Kirk could care less. But it does lead to a discussion about various band reunions as well as the various incarnations of Van Halen. (4:37 – 11:04)

Then, there is general worry at a British study that says brain decline starts in the mid-40s, not the early 60s. (11:05 – 19:55)

Also, speaking of decline, has any retailer had a swifter decline than Best Buy? Probably, but who can remember? Kirk traces it back to when they got into a public spat with the DuroSport Electronics Corporation. (19:56 – 29:18)

Finally, the latest inductee into the Medialoper Bebop Great Albums Hall of Fame, Horses by Patti Smith. Even though it’s Kirk’s choice, Jim is going to use this opportunity to link to his article about seeing Patti live in 1996, as well as Kassia’s article about her love for Patti Smith. (29:19 – 47:10)

All that, and the new Van Halen song! On Medialoper Bebop Episode 27: Brain Decline.

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• Tim – Thinks that The Onion is 47% less funny than it used to be. (47:11 – 49:03)
• Kirk – Is positive that, after this offseason, the Oakland Athletics are 47% less good than they used to be. (49:04 – 52:02)
• Jim – Thinks that Colson Whitehead’s most recent novel, Zone One is 47% better than the average novel. (52:04 – 53:18)

Medialoper Bebop Episode 27: Brain Decline was recorded at 9:00PM PST on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 via Audio Hijack Pro over iChat. It was edited in Audacity. The opening and closing music of Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans.

Hey, have you heard that new Van Halen song?