It's Official, Finally!
I'm extremely pleased to be able to play audio from the Democratic National Convention, in which Sen. Hillary Clinton stops the rollcall vote to ask that Sen. Barack Obama be nominated by acclamation. I'm usually cynical when it comes to politics, but I'm very happy to have been part of the movement that lead up to such a historic moment! It gave me goosebumps. I also talk a bit about Sen. Joe Biden, Barack Obama's newly announced choice for running mate.

Thanks, Blaggards!
I played a song called "Botany Bay," by Blaggards in last week's show, but didn't have a chance to credit them until now. Although they're from Houston, they sound as if they're fresh from the Emerald Isle!

Things That Make You go, "Awwww"
Joshua Radin, one of my favorite singer/songwriters, recently performed at the wedding of Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi. I'm jealous!

The Redeem Team
Congratulations to the USA men's and women's basketball teams for winning gold at the 2008 Summer Games! Congrats also to Manu Ginobili, of the San Antonio Spurs, who helped his fellow Argintines win bronze. Get better soon, Manu!

Song of the Week
The lyrics to The Voluntary Butler Scheme's "Trading Things In" amuse me, so I've chosen it as my song of the moment. It's a fun listen.

Hurray for Live Music
I attended a great Gipsy Kings concert Friday evening. It was a blast and I'll report back with more on the show next week.

Music Credits
"Say Hey, I Love You," by Michael Franti and Spearhead
"Two Angry Kids," by The Street Dogs
"Made of Steel," by Christine Kane

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Labels: Barack Obama, Gipsy Kings, Joshua Radin, Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs, Summer Olympics

A Sunday Stroll
Listen in this week as my mom, Laurie, and I walk to our favorite spot by Corpus Christi Bay. We talk about the record-breaking number of sea turtle nests found this year (Check out Corpus Christi Caller-Times' new Kemp's Ridley section for more info), my trip to Houston last week to attend a James Blunt/Sheryl Crow concert, the Summer Olympics and more randomness.

Music Credits
"Botany Bay," by Blaggards
"Excursion Around the Bay," by Great Big sea

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Labels: James Blunt, Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles, Summer Olympics

Going Retro
Since this is my 100th episode, I go a bit retrospective and play the hilarious RF remix created by Anthony from Paris, as it's a good representation of the show's history.

Barbeque: It's Serious Business
"The BBQ Song," by Rhett & Link amuses me, so I share it with you all.

The Summer Games
I mention the start of the Summer Olympic Games and talk about some of my favorite Olympic sports.

No Show Next Week
I'm going to Houston on Thursday, so there'll be no show next week. Look for a new show on August 22.

Music Credits
"Adeba," by Fanfare de tiassale, Les saccades (Via IODA Promonet)
"The BBQ Song," by Rhett & Link
"Halloween," by Fishing for Comets

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Labels: Summer Olympics

A Hurricane...Oh, Joy!
We had our first hurricane scare of the season here in South Texas when Dolly made landfall last week. Fortunately for us, the storm went ashore quite south of Corpus Christi and only caused it to rain here.

Song of the Week
Thanks to Amazon MP3, I discovered the music of Johnny Flynn earlier this week when a live version of "Leftovers" was offered as a free download (available until August 4). As I liked "Leftovers" so much, I downloaded the entire album, "A Larum," and I'm happy to say I think it's fantastic .

Movies I've not Seen
"The X-Files: I Want to Believe" and "The Dark Night" are included on the ever-growing list of movies I've not had a chance to check out.

Engulfed in Flames
I recommend listening to the audio version of David Sedaris' "When You Are Engulfed in Flames."

Music Credits
"Lukey," by Great Big Sea
"I Want You Back," by The Fire Apes

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Labels: Batman, David Sedaris, Great Big Sea, Johnny Flynn, The X-Files