Random Fandom of the Week ABC's "Lost": We discuss Joanna's favorite TV show and why she likes it so much. Links: Official Lost Website, Official Lost Podcast, Delta Park gets Lost, Television Without Pity Recaps Lost, LostPedia

The AudioPhile Reviews Joanna talks about her favorite "Lost"-related show, The Lost Podcast with Jay and Jack.

From PenPals to Podcasts We discuss Jorge Garcia's interaction with "Lost" fans and his MySpace Page. He portrays the character of Hurley on the show.

Nut of the Week We read an article about the "Jolly Jubilee Jammers." Click here for a photo of the JJJs in costume.

Livin' the Life in South Texas Mom describes her experience of learning to grow plants in South Texas, including Banana Plants, Prickly Pear Cactus, and Palm Trees.

We also mention geckos and green lizards which live in our yard: Texas Banded Gecko and Green Anole Lizard. Check them out, they are so cute!

Give a Little Bit We read a letter from the Save A Life campaign. Watch The Fray's "How to Save a Life" music video here.

Have You Heard? We recently discovered a great, new singer-songwriter from Scotland, Paolo Nutini. Links: Paolo Nutini's Official Website, Paolo's MySpace Page, Paolo's Official YouTube Channel, Paolo on Atlantic Records, Torgen Interviews Paolo Nutini, Paolo Nutini on iTunes, Amazon UK: Purchase "These Streets" Album, Watch Paolo perform "Jenny, Don't Be Hasty"

Funky Food We laugh about Jimmy Dean's Chocolate Chip Pancake and Sausage on a Stick: Breakfast on a Stick Imaginative Idea.

Updates From Previous Shows 1) Joanna received tickets to see Demetri Martin live in Austin, Texas for her upcoming birthday on November 9! 2) Mom also received tickets for her birthday (11/15)to see Amos Lee Live in Concert at the La Zona Rosa in Austin, Texas. 3) Joanna is super-excited about purchasing the Internet-Only edition of Josh Groban's new album, "Awake."

Random Fandom Feedback Thanks to everyone who left a comment or sent an email to us this week!

Artist of the Week Artist: The Mad Fiddler Song Title: Rock Improv Links: The Mad Fiddlers Official Website, MySpace Page Thanks to Mark Knight, The Mad Fiddler, for generously allowing us to play his music on Random Fandom.

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Labels: amos lee, josh groban, Lost, paolo nutini

This week, I am joined by a guest co-host, my Dad. We discuss computers, the Internet and art.

Links: Check out this composite painting and a portrait painting by my Dad, MS Paint art video slideshow by Ajstealth, Half-Price Books

Baby Boomin' Mama and I will return next week with our regular format. Thanks, Dad, for co-hosting with me and producing the show this week!

Artist of the Week Artist: Barry McCabe Song Title: Lonely Road Artist Websites: Barry McCabes's Official Website, Barry McCabe at the PodSafe Music Network Thanks to Barry McCabe for generously allowing us to play his song on Random Fandom.

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Random Fandom of the Week A quartet of our favorite comedians and why we like them: Sacha Baron Cohen, Mitch Hedberg, Jim Gaffigan and Demetri Martin.

Sacha Baron Cohen: WikiPedia Entry, Borat's Official Website,Borat:Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan , TheAli G Show, Ali G's WikiPedia Entry, Ali G's Harvard Commencement Address,Ali G and Feminism, Ali G Interviews NBA Athletes, Ali G Interviews San Antonio Spurs Players

Mitch Hedberg: WikiPedia Entry, Quotes by Mitch, Audio and Video of Mitch's Comedy, Watch Mitch's Comedy Central Special

Jim Gaffigan:WikiPedia Page, MySpace Page, Articles and Interviews, Beyond the Pale: Bear Jokes and Other Videos at Comedy Central

Demetri Martin:WikiPedia Page, MySpace Page,Trend Spotting from The Daily Show: Social Networking, Comedy Central Special, MySpace Page,Clearification Webisodes

The AudioPhile Reviews Joanna reviews the ZedCast.

Give a Little Bit Branford & Ellis Marsalis and Harry Connick, Jr. Partner with Habitat for Humanity: Building a Musician's Village in New Orleans' Upper 9th Ward; watch the Dedication of "Musician's Village" Houses.

Livin' the Life in South Texas We talk about our adventures on Mustang Island and discuss some of the island's history and wildlife. Links: Mustang Island WikiPedia Page, State Park Page, Portuguese Man-of-War Photos

Have You Heard? We discuss three of our favorite musicians and the release of their newest albums: Aaron Neville released his album, "Bring It On Home" on September 19, 2006.

Sarah McLachlan releases her new Christmas album, "Wintersong," on October 17 , 2006. Listen to a song from the album, "River."

Amos Lee released his album, "Supply and Demand" on October 3, 2006. On October 21, Amos will participate in Rock for Dafur at his Washington, D.C concert. Amos Lee's Tour Itinerary, New York Times interview - October 2006, Yahoo Music Page with Interview - 2005, NPR interview - 2005, Fan Site and Blog for Amos Lee

From PenPals to Podcasts Amos Lee talks about writing "Supply and Demand", his new album, in a twelve part video series.

Nut of the Week We laugh about the crab races and first place prize of a crab-shaped hat. Caller.com reports on the Rockport Seafair: Crab races, live music, outdoor-life speakers draw many to festival.

Funky Food Sleep-eaters with a funky food habit:Midnight munchies linked to sleeping pills, Not Entirely Asleep, Some Sleeping Pill Users Range Far Beyond Bed, To sleep, perchance to eat.

Artist of the Week Artist: Jonathan Coulton Song Title: "I Feel Fantastic" Artist Websites: Jonathans's Official Website, Listen to Jonathan's Music, Jonathan at the PodSafe Music Network Thanks to Jonathan Coulton for generously allowing us to play his song on Random Fandom.

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Labels: Aaron Neville, Ali G, amos lee, Demetri Martin, Jim Gaffigan, Mitch Hedberg, new orleans, Sarah Mclachlan

Random Fandom of the Week James Blunt: Joanna expounds upon her enjoyment of James Blunt's music. We discuss James' career, recent activities over the summer, as well as his current tour in the US. Links:James Blunt's Official Website, James Blunt's MySpace Page, Official James Blunt Fansite, Official James Blunt Message Board, Watch James Blunt Videos and a Live Concert at AOL Music, SXSW Music Festival Homepage , James Blunt Tour Dates at TicketMaster, Linda Perry Fansite

Video Interviews: CBS: "Sunday Morning" show on April 2006 , With Torgen in Germany: September 2005, With Torgen in Germany: March 2006

Articles: Blunt Is Ready With New Songs For Next Album, James Blunt Set To Pen New Album in His Ibiza Hideaway, Kosovo, September 2006: Blunt plays for the troops,Blunt to Test New Material on Tour

Parodies of James Blunt's Songs: "Cross-eyed Kittens": Parody of "Good Bye My Lover", "You're Pitiful": Parody of "You're Beautiful"

The AudioPhile Reviews Joanna reviews the podcast, Anthony From Paris

Give a Little Bit James Blunt's Favorite Charity: Doctor's Without Borders. "Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent international nedical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters, or exclusion from health care in more than 70 countries."

Livin' the Life in South Texas We appreciate local wildlife and discuss the protection of Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles. Links: Kemps Ridley Sea Turtles lay eggs on Padre Island every year,Texas is working to protect Kemp's Ridleys, Photo: Kemp's Ridley sea turtle hatchlings running to the sea!, Sea Turtle Digital Photo and Video Gallery, Padre Island National Seashore: Sea Turtle Information

Have You Heard? The San Antonio Spurs, our favorite basketball team, is holding their 2006 Training Camp in Lyon, France. The team is having a great time in France, we discuss some of their activities, including an upcoming exhibition game. NBA Europe Live tour: NBA vs Euroleague teams) Spurs Exhibition Game in Paris, France: Sunday, October 8th: Spurs vs Maccabi Tel Aviv

Links: SpursZone: Watch videos of the Spurs in France NBA Cares,Article: The "NBA Cares" program Video:Tim Duncan and George Gervin dedicate a new basketball court to the kids of France

From PenPals to Podcasts Basketball Bloggers in France: Brent Barry, San Antonio Spurs player, Spurs Photo Journalist, David "Chance" Chancellor, Jeff Dengate of NBA.com, Spurs Official Radio Commentator, Bill Schoening

Nut of the Week We discuss the nutty people who seem compelled to gossip about celebrities, most recently - San Antonio Spur's player, Tony Parker. Links: Tony Parker's NBA Bio Page, Eva Longoria's Official Website

Funky Food Space Food Sticks

Two She's in a Pod We ramble on about podcasting and it's impact on old and new media technologies. Links: "Fossilized Media" Should Take Up Podcasting, Podcast 411:Interviews, plus tips and advice from podcasters, What is the "long tail"?, Technologies of Cooperation: Gerrit blogs about cooperation via the internet

Artist of the Week Artist: Weird Al Song Title: Don't Download This Song! Artist Websites: Weird Al's Official Website, Listen to Weird Al's Music Thanks to Weird Al for generously allowing us to play his song on Random Fandom.

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Labels: eva longoria, James Blunt, Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles, San Antonio Spurs, tony parker, Weird Al