Josh Groban Rocks San Antonio!
Joanna's brother, Ben, joins her to recap their awesome experience at the Josh Groban Concert in San Antonio, Texas. It was held at the AT&T Center on March 22, and it was the second time that Josh sold out the venue!

Links: Official Website for Josh Groban, Official MySpace Page for Josh Groban, "Just Josh Groban" fan blog

San Antonio Concert Video Clips: "Remember When it Rained", "February Song", "You Raise Me Up" - Josh wearing a Ginobili Spurs jersey, Josh Greets San Antonio fans, "Howdy"!

Josh Music Videos: "My Heart Was Home Again", "With You", "Machine" performed at Abbey Road, "You Are Loved"

Photos: Two of Josh Groban wearing a Manu Ginobili Spurs Jersey, one of Joanna in her concert T-shirt and an awesome photo of a Josh poster snapped by Anthony from Paris.

Awesome World Singer
Joanna and Ben both greatly enjoyed Angelique Kidjo's performance and upbeat attitude! She sang an amazing duet with Josh, called "Pearls," during his concert.

Manu Ginobili and the San Antonio Spurs
The day after the concert, Ben attended the San Antonio Spurs vs Detroit Pistons homegame. Ginobili was his usual extraordinary self and won the game with his clutch free-throws.
Links: Official Website for the San Antonio Spurs, Official Website for Manu Ginobili.

Peeper Radio Theatre
Gits in Space: "Space Cow!"

The AudioPhile Reviews
Joanna talks about one of her favorite podcasts: The Word Nerds.

Give a Little Bit
Laurie discusses the "Give Away Stuff" Invitational held in Canada each year. Joanna mentions FreeCycle, an online community which enables people to share items with each other.

From PenPals to Podcasts: Communication in Many Forms
We laugh about blogs of two of our favorite comedians: Demetri Martin and Jim Gaffigan. (Jim is featured on the Geoghegan Hall of Fame.)

What's On The YouTube?
We talk about Trym Bjonnes and his excellent video podcast, which features some of his live concert performances.

Have You Heard?
We share our results from the Dead Celebrity SoulMate Search.

Funky Food
We laugh about an "Authentic" Texas Beef Jerky recipe. As promised, we are providing an actual Texas Beef Jerky Recipe.

Joanna mentions hearing about something which amused her: Edible Memo Pads.

To offset the funkiness of "authentic" Texas Beef Jerky, we share a delightful sweet recipe: Apricot Candy.

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Featured Artist of the Week
Artist: Sara Tavares
Song Title: "Balance"
Link: Fan Site for Sara Tavares, MySpace Page for Sara Tavares, NPR Interview: Sara Tavares Balances Musical Influences, Download "Balance" (mp3) by Sara Tavares
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Labels: Angelique Kidjo, Demetri Martin, Jim Gaffigan, josh groban, Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs

Will You Be My Neighbor?
Joanna shares some memories of one of her favorite children's shows, "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.".
Laurie reads a selection from a commencement address given by Fred McFeely Rogers at Dartmouth College, "It's You I Like".

Another version of "Your Song" by Elton John and Ronan Keating:

Song: "Your Song," by Edwin Derricutt

They're Singing Your Song
Laurie appreciates the value of singing to friends and family. She shares an inspiration she found - "They're Singing Your Song": From a story told by Alan Cohen in his book, "Wisdom Of The Heart."

Song: "Bayou Lovesong," by Gary Alexander

Louisiana is Very Nice!
Laurie reads a work by Karen Lynn Vidra: "A Cajun Poem"

Song: "Crocodiles," by Cat Jahnke

Sunshine and Grace After the Storm
Laurie reads a poem called: "Walking With Grace," written by Maithri.

Song: "Own True Way," by "Great Big Sea"

A poem celebrating the gifts which can come to our life as a result of storms: "Storms," by Margie DeMerell.

Song: "Stay in the Circus," by "Juka Soma"

Just Start in to Sing and You'll Do It
Laurie loves this poem, it's so feisty!
"It Couldn't Be Done," by Edgar A. Guest.

Song: "Circus," by Craig Cardiff

Little Things Make the Difference
Laurie thanks everyone for the things they do which make the lives of other's brighter and reads a poem which expresses a celebration of kindness:
"The Little Things," by Mary Dawson Hughes

Song: "Quiero" by "Origen"

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Labels: Mr. Rogers

Note from Joanna and Laurie
Due to technical difficulties, we didn't have our normal recording equipment or show notes. This affected our "sound quality" and our format, so, we are providing our original show notes below for your use. Thanks for understanding!

Luck O' the Irish
We celebrate our Irish heritage and take advantage of the chance to party! We plan to drink Guinness, and eat corned beef & cabbage on St. Patrick's Day.
Links: Beautiful Photos of Ireland, Map of Ireland with Place Names, Video: Ireland Scenes with The Chieftain's, "The Wearing of the Green," by Dion Boucicault

Prayer of St. Patrick
Laurie shares an extract from one of her favorite prayers:
St. Patricks' Breastplate

I arise today Through the strength of heaven
Light of sun, Radiance of moon,
Splendor of fire, Speed of lightning,
Swiftness of wind, Depth of sea,
Stability of earth, Firmness of rock.

I arise today Through God's strength to pilot me:
God's might to uphold me, wisdom to guide me,
God's eye to look before me, ear to hear me,
God's word to speak for me, hand to guard me,
God's way to lie before me, shield to protect me,

Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, beneath me, above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, when I sit down, when I arise,
Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,
in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me, in every ear that hears me.

Dancing Sea Lion and Happy Otter
We laugh about a video: A Sea Lion Dances an Irish Jig! His buddy, an otter, brings out his Shamrock medal!

Give a Little Bit
Action From Ireland What is Afri?
Afri is a group of committed and creative people who seek to promote debate and influence policy and practice in Ireland and internationally on human rights, peace and justice issues. Afri, in particular, responds to injustice in the world caused by war and other violent conflict.

From History: Chocktaw nation helped poor famine victims in Ireland.

Living the Life in South Texas
Joanna talks about: Guinness Dyeing O' the River Green & the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Laurie recommends a great celtic website: Gaelic League of Austin

Deep in the Heart of Texas: Global Talent Converges in Austin for SXSW
We discuss all of the cool events happening in Austin, Texas this month at SXSW, including the "film festival", "interactive conference" and "music festival."

Links: SXSW: Official Website, SXSW Section at the "Austin Chronicle", SXSW 2007 SEES EVER-INCREASING INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATION

From PenPals to Podcasts: Communication in Many Forms
Unofficial SXSW Blog

In SXSW News
Joanna mentions something that she was very excited to hear about: the world premiere of the movie, James Blunt: "Return to Kosovo" on March 10. View the teaser trailer and watch an interview with James that was conducted before the movie premiere. An interview with the movie's director is available here.

AudioPhile Reviews
Listen to a showcase of music from bands and artists performing at SXSW.

From March 10-18 The Tech Conference Show is posting a daily 30-minute podcast from SXSW.

Word Play
Irish Words in the English Language:

"Think you don't know any Irish? You already do! Irish expressions abound within the English language. Perhaps you know someone with the gift of blarney. Maybe you've been to a potluck dinner, engaged in a boycott, or been pushed beyond the pale. If you've tied the knot, that can really take the cake. Those are English expressions from Ireland yet Irish Gaelic has likewise made its way into our lexicon. If a young lad were truant (truaghan) at school, his dear old mother could wail like a banshee (bean-sidhe) and bother (bodhraigh) him about it, and even accuse him of being a hooligan (houlihan) or an idiot (which you might hear pronounced as "eejit"). He might hear a slew (sluagh) of complaints or have his chances of reprieve blown to smithereens (smidirín). The consequences would be dear. See how Irish phrases and words insinuate themselves galore (go leor)."

"After 42 years, The Chieftains and their guest artists are still defining Celtic music with dignity and clarity in a Riverdance-crazed world. Not that there's anything wrong with a bit of step dancing."

The Chieftains and Van Morrison perform: "Star of the County Down"

The Chieftains and Friends perform: A Set of Irish Reels

The Chieftains and Sinead O'Connor perform: "The Foggy Dew"

We enthuse about our "celtic brother," Paolo Nutini, and his performance of "A Man's a Man", written by Robert Burns. Click here for lyrics.

Funky Food
Clandestine candy: Joanna relates the story of Robert "King" Wilkerson and his creation of a praline recipe while being held in solitary confinement. Since his release from prison, he continues to make his special pralines and sells them under the name "FreeLines."

From NPR: Hidden Kitchens with the "Kitchen Sisters".
Subscribe to: NPR's "Kitchen Sisters" Podcast

We mention a great feature of the "SXSW Baby" blog: how to find the best breakfast tacos in Austin, Texas.

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Featured Artist of the Week
Artist: Cluan
Song Title: "I Myself Go Fishing"
Link: Official Website for Cluan
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Labels: James Blunt, paolo nutini

Random Fandom of the Week
Ocelots, America's little leopards: We talk about the effort to preserve the natural habitat of these amazing wild cats. To learn more about the Safe Harbor program, click here.
View a map of South Texas, home of approximately 100 Ocelots.

Give a Little Bit
We highlight: The Nature Conservancy and Indigenous Peoples.

The VideoPhile Reviews
Laurie describes a heartwarming rescue: View helicopter blowing deer to safety.

What's on the YouTube?
Laurie recommends that you watch Matt Monro sing "Born Free". She also mentions the movie for which the song was written Born Free.

Joanna recommends the books on which the movie was based: Born Free: A lioness of two worlds , Living Free: The story of Elsa and her cubs , Forever Free: Elsa's Pride.

From PenPals to Podcasts: Communication in Many Forms
Laurie comes close to having a "cute spasm" when we discuss the cute overload blog.

Word Play
We gush over 18 baby pandas, born in China, and a story about them receiving their names.
View the baby panda photo gallery and baby panda sneeze scares mama panda.

In the News
Laurie mentions a recent story, Fossilized Eggs Found in Dinosaur Nest.

Joanna mentions a phenomena she finds very interesting: Chimps hunt with spears and why it's not surprising that chimps hunt with spears.

Random Toad Story
Joanna tells about the dog who liked to lick toads and we laugh about its "habit."

Have You Heard?
Joanna talks about Dave Soldier and his work with the talented Thai Elephant Orchestra.
Links: Dave Soldier WikiPedia Page, Listen to Thai Elephant Orchestra, National Geographic Audio Coverage of the Thai Elephants, National Geographic Video Coverage of the Thai Elephants, CBC Interview with Dave Soldier, Seattle Weekly: "Eccentric Elephants", Thai Elephant Conservation Center, At Amazon: Thai Elephant Orchestra

Laurie enthuses over the artistic abilities of the Thai Elephants: Thai elephant artists at National Geographic, Thai elephant artist's gallery.

Funky Food
This week's funky recipe: Crocodile Chile Curry.
This week's easy and delicious recipe: No-Bake Pesto Chicken Pizza.

"Puppy Love" Update
We want to share, for those who care, a photo of our dog Sparky by Corpus Christi Bay.

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Featured Artist of the Week
Artist: Dejie Johnson
Song Title: "Bless the Beasts and the Children"
Links: Official Website for Dejie Johnson, Dejie Johnson at the Podsafe Music Network Dejie Johnson's page at CD Baby
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Random Fandom of the Week
Bloopers: We talk about some of our favorites from movies and tv; as well as play bloopers from Australian Matt Clayfield and Random Fandom. We laugh about our Random Fandom mess-ups, which reveal that Laurie is sometimes clueless and Joanna is at a loss for words.

Movie Bloopers: Pirates of the Caribbean 1, Pirates of the Caribbean 2, Rush Hour, Jackie Chan Stunt Mishaps

TV Bloopers: "Lost" Season 1, "Lost" Season 2, Mike Rowe sings on this "Dirty Jobs" blooper music video. Mike Rowe has a run in with an ostrich at the beginning of this "Dirty Jobs" montage.

News Bloopers: Lizard vs Dallas Broadcaster, Reporter Attacked by Ostrich

Random Bloopers:Hilarious Accuweather Mishaps, Retro News, Josh Groban Goofiness and Bloopers.

Bloopers From Down Under
Special thanks to Matt Clayfield for allowing us to use the audio from his blooper video!

Music Credit: "Light My Fire," by m7

What's On the You Tube?
Torgen is back with an interview featuring Paolo Nutini!

From PenPals to Podcasts: Communication in Many Forms
Joanna recommends one of her favorite blogs: The Presurfer.

Funky Food
While watching The Presidents Special on the History Channel, Joanna heard about Dolley Madison's favorite flavor of ice cream: Oyster.

Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream recently introduced a new flavor, in honor of Stephen Colbert: AmeriCone Dream.

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Featured Artist of the Week
Artist: Betika
Song Title: "Thunderstorm"
Links: Official Website for Betika, MySpace Page for Betika, Betika at the Podsafe Music Network
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Labels: Lost, paolo nutini, Pirates of the Caribbean, Stephen Colbert, Torgen