Welcome to the 51st episode of Random Fandom!
Hosted By: Joanna and Laurie
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Living the Life in South Texas
We talk about Tropical Storm Erin and Hurricane Dean and their impact on our area, as well as share stories from years past about evacuating the coast due to the threat of hurricanes.

The "Lizard Whisperer," Ellen and Josh Groban
We mention two people whose appearances on the Ellen Degeneres Show caught our attention this week: Lily Capehart, the "Lizard Whisperer," and Josh Groban.

We Heart Colbert!
We talk about our favorite "news pundit," Stephen Colbert, including both the character he portrays on The Colbert Report and the man himself. Joanna mentions Colbert's recent wrist injury and how that lead to his WRISTSTRONG campaign, the proceeds of which will benefit The Yellow Ribbon Fund. Laurie talks about the auctioning of Colbert's wrist cast on eBay for charity, as well.

From Pen Pals to Podcasts: Communication in Many Forms
Joanna talks about Tech President, Cracked.com's 12 Worst Candidate Websites review and Technology Today's Presidential Politics in a Digital Age. Laurie reads an editorial about Ron Paul's use of the Internet in his Presidential campaign.

In the News
Joanna highlights WikiScanner.

Word Play
We talk about The Visual Dictionary.

Have You Heard?
Joanna talks about Romantica, a band whose music she discovered recently and enjoys highly. Listen to Romantica's Ben Kyle introduce "I Need You Tonight" on NPR's "Open Mic" here.

Paolo Nutini at the Isle of Wight Festival
A special two-disc festival edition of Paolo Nutini's "These Streets" album will be released next month, Joanna reports. Listen to all the songs from the special edition, including "Troubled So Hard" and "I Wanna Be Like You," here.

An Author, a Book and a Movie
Joanna recounts some of the reasons why she liked the "Stardust" movie and also mentions Neil Gaiman's Journal.

Funky Food
We wonder about the decadence of the world's most expensive desserts.

Music Credits
"Momma in the Kitchen," from R2 Refuge Records.

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Labels: josh groban, Neil Gaiman, paolo nutini, Romantica, Ron Paul, Stephen Colbert, The Colbert Report