The Smooth Truth?
Unable to come up with a good name for the show this week, I resorted to using the Random Title Generator. Thus, the title is total nonsense. ;)

Laurie Retires From RF
After nearly a year of co-hosting, Laurie has decided to retire from Random Fandom. Thanks for everything, Mom! You'll be missed.

All I Want For Christmas
I'm super excited to share news about the release of Josh Groban's Christmas album, "Noel": It will be available starting on October 9 online from Barnes & Noble or Amazon, as well as from all regular "brick and mortar" retailers. Additionally, A special edition of "Noel" featuring a "Making of the CD" DVD will be available exclusively from Target starting October 9. Also check Josh's official site for the regular edition of "Noel," which comes with a special Christmas ornament.

Summer B-Ball, Baby!
It may be the off season for the NBA, but there's still plenty of great basketball action happening now! I talk about Team USA's gold medal-winning victory in the FIBA Tournament of the America's 2008 Olympics qualifying game; and mention the EuroBasket '07 Tournament, in which the Europeans are currently vying for berths to the 2008 Summer Games. I also give an update on the San Antonio Spurs players who are likely to compete in the '08 Games: Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Fabricio Oberto.

Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Get Involved
I express my longstanding interest in the Olympic Games and talk about a way the general public can get involved in the Opening/Closing Ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Summer Games: BOCOG looking for smiling children's faces for ceremonies.

Demetri Martin & Comedy Central
I'm intrigued by Demetri Martin's blog post, in which he mentions that he's taping a "pilot" for Comedy Central. >

Quiz Me
I recommend the mental_floss Quiz of the Day and talk about my results from the Genius or "Real World" Castmate? quiz.

Song of the Moment
I introduce this new segment by revealing that I cannot get "1 2 3 4," by Feist, out of my head.

Music Credits
Intro music: "Baltic Surf," by the B-Sea Surfers

Outro song: "One Chance," by Skipping Girl Vinegar.

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Labels: Demetri Martin, Feist, josh groban, Manu Ginobili, Olympics, San Antonio Spurs, Summer Olympics, tony parker