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From out the gutters of Mondo Irlando springs The Mondo Podcast Episode Seven, plucked from amidst the filth and cack by the digital grip of Blogcritics.org
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The Mondo Podcast Episode Seven.mp3
If you don't wanna know what's hiding round the corner to blow your nuts open with musical wonder, then don't scroll down, since the playlist is just underneath.
And, if you wanna comment on the podcast or whatever, you can leave a message under the post or maybe Fling Me An Electronical Email Letter.
The Playlist
Adam Green - Bluebirds
This jaunty number is plucked from Green's fantastic Friends Of Mine. Following a stint with anti-folk heroes The Mouldy Peaches, Green set off on his own for to carve witty, vulgar, catchy as hell pop songs featuring plenty talk of "cunts" and "suicide" and "Your daddy nailed me to the cross" etc.
Whiskeytown - Excuse Me While I Break My Own Heart
One of my favorite bands of all time, is the crux of what The Duke makes of Whiskeytown. In case you didn't know, the front-man for these alt. country mavericks was none other than David Ryan Adams, who soon ditched the "David" and went ahead with crafting a remarkable solo career. I hear he has a new album out on Monday, and let The Duke announce that I can't fucking wait.
Article comments
— go to most recent comments1 - Eric Berlin
Yes! When a new Mondo show has been issued from the heavens, I thank the Lord [of your choosing] as I have something to get me through another long trek through the Cali desert.
I'll check this tomorrow Duke, on my way to the place referred to as the High Desert. Hope there's a Subway up there (the sandwich kind).
2 - Joel Caris
Just listened, Duke, and it was fucking fantastic. Damn if I didn't laugh out loud repeatedly. I hardly even knew what the fuck was going on there at the end with GG, but I sure as hell was laughing over it. Thanks for the entertainment.
I need to delve into the archives and listen to the older shows.
3 - Eric Berlin
Show #5 is a masterpiece, Joel, if I may use such a word. They're all pretty great, however.
4 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
hey folks
eric - i look forward to your opinions, as ever!
Joel, thanks for joinin the mondo listening sect. with regards the ending, um, without spoiling events, it was my homage to good will hunting. hence the beard and the repeated phrase. heh.
5 - Temple Stark
See, I was at work trying to write an article about immigration today and it was the very definition of hard work.
Because I was listening to The Seven and doing these things all at once:
1- Trying to read my hybrid shorthand
2- Stop laughing out loud at the Poltergeist. As a result they turn into, well not girlish, but hand-over-the-mouth stiffled giggles. I'd say damn that GG. but well, that's already happened
3- Type said notes on page and try to organzie my thoughts
4 - Answer the phone and stiffle the giggles, because I never know who's on the other end of the phone and it could quite literally be tragedy.
5 - Rewinding, and wondering, "Why I'm rewinding.
6 - Thinking it was an inspired choice to replay Whiskeytown's tune because it sounded great - better than the other dingleberries played.
7 - When Morrissey came on I was able to enjoy him because I quite literally (again) have not heard a beep out of him on my stereo or anywhere for about 10 years. That absence has made the heart grow, ... tolerable. I enjoyed that too.
8 - Oh and I was intensely distracted around the 22:00 mark as I got a free plug. Woooohoooo. Thank you. Very "biologically enhanced" reaction indeed. Now, I'm going to work harder on the legal side of things, including an interview with an RIAA rep.
6 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
heh, i do apologise for the adverse affect on your article-writing, temple. I'm sure GG would be very proud however, were he to be informed.
And yeah, man, the Whiskeytown is fantastic. God i love those sons a bitches.
a decade without morrissey?? however did you cope!?
and i'm looking forward to your pursuits in the legal side of things.
7 - Joel Caris
Ohh, I think I missed the beard. I had it burned on CD and was listening in the car and, admittedly, I think I missed a little bit of the setup on the ending. It makes sense now. But I'll suggest you take it as a compliment that, even without getting the reference at the time, it was still hilarious as all fuck.
Eric, I will have to check out #5. I think it was #3 that I listened to most of, but I need to figure out which one because I never did finish it.
8 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
probably 3 is as good a place to start as any. the first two i think are a bit crap, to be honest.
and it's my fault, most likely, that the GG carry-on confused you. very very self indulgent reference that was, and one that was drawn out simply cause it amused me. heh. what can you do?
9 - Joel Caris
I would say amusing yourself should be a primary goal in these things. The more fun you're having, the more fun the audience is likely to have. And that's one of the things I like about these--you seem to be enjoying yourself. If the audience misses a reference or two, that's not the end of the world. I love Buffy and Family Guy and The Simpsons and lord knows I've missed plenty of references in all of those shows. Doesn't make them not entertaining.
10 - Mark Saleski
a decade without morrissey?? however did you cope!?
i've gone my whole life without Morrissey.
...unless you count the "How Soon Is Now" riff in Soho's "Hippy Chick".
11 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
good lord mark! the very thought chills me inner guts. i do believe Bona Drag should be #1 on the list of Things Mark Must Acquire As Of The Very Shortly
12 - Mark Saleski
hmmm....well, so far, i have found no good uses for Morrissey.
though dawn sez he's good for clearing the house of unwanted and annoying teenagers.
i just might check it out though.
13 - Eric Berlin
Another serving of greatness, Duke. This Mondo "thing" got me through another trip over the LA mountains and into the vast wastes of desert. Best moment: the priest and porn phone call, subtle genius.
That Distillers record is totally kick ass, by the way, the entirety of it.
Really liked the Green and Whiskeytown numbers as well. Great blend of music and your own personal stylings.
14 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
folks - due to unforseen technical difficulties Podcast 8 is gonna be next week, instead of today, as it would've been had said technical difficulties not forbidden it.
it'll be worth the wait i would say, but i'd by lying my stinkin hole off.
15 - Temple Stark
Ooooooh you missed the 4/20 release. I had envisioned a lot of tssssssssssst, puff puff comedy of the stoned sort.
Thanks for letting your podcast fans know, though.
- Temple
16 - Mark Saleski
great...NOW what am i supposed to do this evening with no duke podcast as highlight?
watch american idol?
gawd!
;-)
17 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
sorry again folks. weren't my fault, is all i can say.
and mark - nows about time for that morrissey record, then
18 - Eric Olsen
no prob Duker, just builds the antici---pation
19 - Eric Berlin
Alas, Duke, I'll have many a long ride next week to enjoy Mondo-vision and soundscapes.
20 - Temple Stark
Spill it dukey. :-) What happened !?!
21 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
well, part of it is how i ain't had time to catch my own damn breath this week, and also computer mania thats finally settled down, it would appear.
aw man. i aint got time for to wish for more fuckin time...
22 - Temple Stark
That's about where I'm at. My podcast site has been the victim, except I have contacted ASCAP, RIAA and BMI. Not heard back yet.
23 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
well best of luck man. i dig the sweet bejeesus out that site.
i can feel ulcer's developing with every blink, so i'm gonna go hit the sleepin hole for a time, i think.
24 - Aaron, Duke De Mondo
ETA for Mondo 8 - This Friday lunchtime on your end, ie, the US folks. I can reveal that the playlist alone is wonderful.
25 - Chris G
Ahh, the Duke is back. Life, as I know it, returns to normal.