Random Fandom: A Podcast Devoted to Music, Pop Culture, Movies, Books, Sports and Much More!

Welcome to Random Fandom, a podcast hosted by Joanna, a twenty-something South Texan. Listen in every Friday as I share my thoughts and opinions about my favorite fandoms, including music, pop culture, books, sports, movies, and much more.

Friday, October 31, 2008

Show 105 - In Which I Return & Continue to Talk About Stuff


Welcome to the 105th episode of Random Fandom!
Host: Joanna
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Back at It
After a month-long absence from RF, I'm back with a new show recorded with my newest toy/tool, the Victor Reader Stream. As usual, I touch upon music and sports, as well as briefly mention the imminent U.S. Presidential election. I'm sure I don't need to say this, but I will anyway: If you've not already voted, vote on Tuesday!

The Month in Music
I've acquired some fantastic albums within the past month, including:

  • "Simple Times," by Joshua Radin. It's all that I wanted (and more) from Joshua's sophomore release. Just lovely!
  • "Be Ok," by Ingrid Michaelson. A collection of live recordings and rarities from my favorite female singer. If I were to create a soundtrack to my life, Ingrid's song "Keep Breathing" would absolutely be on it.
  • "Langhorne Slim," by Langhorne Slim. Take elements from country, folk, bluegrass, blues, rock, punk, and throw them all together in a blender and the resulting amalgamation would be the music of Langhorne Slim, I believe. Great vocals, great music all around.
  • "100 Million Suns," by Snow Patrol. Gotta love the melodic Irish rock!
  • "Greatest Hits," by Cat Stevens. Sometimes there's nothing better than a cup of tea and a collection of Cat Stevens tunes.

    Sporting News in Brief
    Two short track speedskating World Cup competitions were held in October, the first in Kearns (a suburb of Salt Lake City), Utah, the second in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Apolo Anton Ohno led the U.S. men's short track team to a gold medal in the relay in Kearns and a silver medal in the relay in Vancouver, as well as earning an individual bronze medal in the 1,500-meter race in Kearns. For much more detailed coverage of the World Cups and upcoming competitions, visit The OhnoZone.

    The San Antonio Spurs played their first game of the 2008/2009 NBA season on October 29, losing to the Phoenix Suns, 103 to 98. For more Spurs news than I can ever hope to provide, visit Project Spurs.

    Music Credits
    "Count it Off," by The Saturday Knights
    "I'd Rather Be With You," by Joshua Radin
    "Rebel Side of Heaven," by Langhorne Slim & the War Eagles
    "Sugar Man," by Rodriguez

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