Squat Cobbler 35: Shudder and Explode

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/SC35.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSMike and Kelly reflect upon Squat Cobbler’s “evil doppelganger” relationship to the Nurture and Support podcast and then go on to recommend… Kelly’s recommendation: Song Exploder (podcast) Hosted by Hrishikesh Hirway, Song Exploder is a podcast that breaks down a song each episode with the participation of musician(s) who created it.  Very interesting and tightly edited (each show is less than 15 minutes). There are episodes with Björk, U2, Metallica, Solange, Iggy Pop and many more. Mike’s recommendation:  Shudder (Streaming service) … Continue reading

Squat Cobbler 31: Hail to the Pagan

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/SC31.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSJam packed show this week including the announcement of the Bilinski/Thul 2020 presidential ticket. Mike’s recommendation – Korg monotron delay An affordable way to start to play with analog music.  You get an amazing amount of capabilities from a device not much larger than a smart phone.  Also much safer than Mike’s water-based keyboard. Kelly’s recommendation – Better Call Saul Insider Podcast This is the second best recap show for Better Call Saul, after “A Saul and Battery“.  Show creators Vince … Continue reading

Squat Cobbler 29 – Shock the Riverdale

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/SC29.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSAfter some questionable disclaimer work from Mike, we have some live music and TV for you this week… Kelly’s Recommendation – Peter Gabriel Plays Live An outstanding 2 CD live album by Peter Gabriel.  Kelly actually attended one of the shows used on this album. Strong throughout… highlights include The Rhythm of the Heat and Biko (of course). Mike’s Recommendation – Riverdale A joint venture between the CW and Netflix, Riverdale is basically the classic Archie comic crew, with a hint … Continue reading

A Saul and Battery UPDATE

Loyal “A Saul and Battery” listeners will know Kelly has been promising a graphic to document the likelihood of survival for the super awesome Kim (and then we added the earnest Pollos employee Lyle as well). Here it is.  100 = certain death, 0 = alive and living large.  Mike and Kelly both make estimates each show. And a reminder… Mike and I will be talking about the latest episode of Better Call Saul “Expenses” LIVE at 9pm-ish Central time here:

Episode 126 – Westworld Prime

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS126.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS  Kelly’s Recommendation: TV Series: Westworld on HBO An intriguingly smart series about highly complex robots and people in a Western Them Park on HBO. The cast is amazing: Ed Harris plays the Man in Black (Yul Brynner’s character in the original movie), and the amazing Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Ford. There are 10 episodes this season. All episodes are available at HBO’s Westworld site if you are an HBO subscriber. Bonus Material: Podcast: BaldMove.com Jim and A. Ron host a … Continue reading

Episode 123 – Ticks and Chicks

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Episode 117 – The Bargain Bin Clone Wars

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS117.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS  Mel’s Recommendation: App: Walmart Saving’s Catcher App Do you like to dig through the DVD bargain bin? Do you go to Walmart? Then this little app can really help you redeem those free digital copies that are available with those cheap DVDs. Link it up with your VUDU account, scan your receipt and you’re done! If you sign up for a Walmart.com account and then scan your receipts, this little app will search through all the local ads for a … Continue reading

Episode 112 – 100 Pirates and a Rabbit

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS112.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSDylan joins Mel and Kelly this week as a fun movie, a great TV series to binge watch, and a way to enjoy them with your friends are shared. Kelly’s Recommendation: Web Service/App: Rabbit Rabbit is a service that allows up to 15 people to share pretty much anything on the web. Including whatever bad Syfy-ish movies you might have lying around. Your friends do need to have a Rabbit account, then just invite them to your room, queue up a YouTube, … Continue reading

Episode 107 – The Unbreakable Saulness of Being

http://media.blubrry.com/nurtureandsupport/p/www.nurtureandsupport.net/ns/NS107.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSThis week Mel and Kelly recommend a couple of outstanding TV series. Mel’s Recommendation: TV Series: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: A Fun sitcom about a woman who was kidnapped as a teenager and locked underground by an Apocalypse Cult Preacher. What? That doesn’t sound like a sitcom? Well, it is. It adorable and fun, and very life-affirming without being horrifyingly silly. It also has one the best Songify type Theme Songs EVER!       Kelly’s Recommendation: TV Series: Better Call Saul … Continue reading

Episode 95 – Wiring the Fifth Ranger

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