Show 23 - Puppy Love and Pirate Lore (Sweet & Salty)
Hosted by: Joanna and Laurie.
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Puppy Love
Joanna and her younger brother, Daniel, share their memories of our family's one true "puppy love," Sparky. R.I.P. 1/93 - 1/07
Laurie also shares some stories about Sparky and talks about a song which reminds her of him:"Father and Son" by Cat Stevens
Links: BucDays in Corpus Christi, Young Donny Osmond sings "Puppy Love"
Song Credit: "Best Friend," by Spaghetti Cake.
Pirate Lore
Laurie tells us about the "Pirate History" of the Coastal Bend and Gulf of Mexico.
Links: Pirate Hide-outs in the Coastal Bend, Jean Lafitte, Pirate King, Letters of Marque, Pirate King of "Barataria" in Louisiana , "The Buccaneer" Movie, "The Corsair" by Lord Byron
Song Credits:
"Like Hobbits in a Mushroom Field," by Brobdingnagian Bards.
"You Are a Pirate," by LazyTown.
Living the Life in South Texas
We mention a local character, Joyce "Capt. Scottie" Kingsley, long-time Sea Charter Boat Captain.
The VideoPhile Reviews
Joanna talks about her favorite pirate movie, Pirates of the Caribbean: "The Curse of the Black Pearl". She also mentions her enjoyment of the movie's soundtrack, especially the song "He's a Pirate."
Another fun pirate-related video: Black Beard's Treasure by Captain Dan & the Scurvy Crew.
They claim it's authentic Pirate Hip Hop!
Word Play
Joanna looks forward to International "Talk Like a Pirate" Day.
Check out the Official Wench, which is the YouTube channel for "Talk Like a Pirate" day.
What's On the YouTube?
Chocolate Princess and SourBall, narrated by Bill Cosby.
From PenPals to Podcasts: Communication in Many Forms
BarkSlope Dog Blog has great information. Just recently they posted a photo of the Dog Beach in Chicago and a video of Zero-Gravity Puppy.
Funky Food
To continue our "Sweet & Salty" theme, we wonder "why?"... anyone... would create a dish such as the Tuna Delight Salad Mold. To ameliorate the horror of jello + tuna, we offer a nice "Sweet & Salty" treat:
Royce’s Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips.
To celebrate Valentine's Day, we laugh about: Wooing at WhiteCastle.
Some Suggestions For Your White Castle Valentine's Day from Gawker.
Have You Heard?
Joanna talks about Paolo Nutini's just released album, "These Streets."
She mentions some of his appearances in the United States, including an upcoming performance on March 17 at SXSW in Austin, Texas.
Links: Paolo Sings "New Shoes" on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
"Live Fridays" From XPN - Paolo Nutini in Concert
Tour Information for Paolo Nutini at Ticketmaster
While Joanna wishes she could attend the Paolo Nutini Concert in Austin, she has prior plans for that week: Josh Groban in Concert, March 22, in San Antonio, Texas!
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Artist: Aaron English
Song Title: "Crossing the Desert, Crossing the Sea"
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Labels: Cat Stevens, Johnny Depp, josh groban, paolo nutini, Pirates of the Caribbean
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4 Comments:
Avast! Late with my feedback-unfortunately been having major tech problems of my own. Long story short, I may just do a Jean Lafitte on the folks at podomatic & make them walk the plank.)
Lafitte is certainly an interesting character & I find it very cool that you live in an area that was witness to such real life "Long John Silvers".
Personally, I think "talk like a pirate day" should be mandatory all the time for us "land lubbers" aswell as reading poems by Lord Byron (indeed, that is a long one! Beautifully read.
I agree about Pirates of the carribean, take away the music & Johnny Depp- & you're left with a documentary about ropes & wet wood.
God bless Sparky wherever he may be- perhaps somewhere sipping tea & smoking a pipe in a silk dressing gown. He definitely left an impression.
I was'nt too sure about those chocolate potato chips at first, but the idea is growing on me. When well prepared, sweet & salty is definitely nice.
*AfP
Hey AfP,
Great comments, made us smile and chuckle, which is always Niiice!
Sorry to hear you are having troubles with your podomatic, that sucks!
Your compliments on the reading of Lord Byrons "Corsair" are appreciated and you inspire me to do more of the same in other shows!
Thank you, Ant, you're the best :)
I like the idea of Sparky dressed for a nice relaxing evening, that sounds a lot like him. Yup, Sparky is legendary, and leaves a big impression in our hearts.
Thanks for enjoying our show and for letting us know you did!
Laurie
Ant: Ahoy, matey!
Plank-walking is in order for all tech problems, I think! Too bad they're incorporeal and can't be sent to Davy Jones's Locker! *laughs*
I believe I'll slowly incorporate pirate lingo into my vocabulary, so don't be surprised if you hear me mutter "Aye aye, Captain!" or "Arrgh!" under my breath in future shows. *grin*
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Ropes & Wet Wood"... LOL, I can just imagine it! Would be riveting, I'm sure. Heh heh.
Sparky did, indeed, leave an indelible impression on our hearts! He was the perfect dog friend for my brothers and me when we were growing up. Sipping tea and smoking pipe sounds like something he would definitely enjoy. *smile*
BTW, When I first heard about the chocolate-covered potato chips, I thought they sounded rather funky. I love the combination of sweet & salty, though, so I think they'd be worth a try!
Thanks for the comments, Ant! I hope your tech problems are resolved very soon. If not, let me know and I'll help you maroon Podomatic on a deserted island! ;)
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