Are You Serious?

Episode One Hundred Fifty

Episode One Hundred Fifty: "It can do a 150 pelvic thrusts a second."

This week, we have a revamped show. Last week was a turning point and we re-assessed our content and how we delivered it to you. We have decided to streamline the show and move the entertainment talk and limit it so we can focus on specific things instead of glossing over too many shows too fast. Here are link to this week's news stories:

Rick Santorum thinks liberals want to undermine faith with gay marriage.

Fox News doesn't report on historic New York gay marriage vote.

Michelle Bachmann's husband calls homosexuals, "Barbarians" and says more dumb things.

Tires of Chicago gay pride parade floats slashed. Why isn't this a hate crime again?

David Frum says he was wrong about gay marriage. Then he attacks Latinos. What?

Why was this guy allowed to fly dressed like this? COnsidering last week's story about the droopy drawers of an African American football player.

Or like this?

Or like this? Seriously?

Sorry, ma'am, that's policy. Take off your adult diaper.

Guess what still doesn't work? Abstinence only sex education.

Governor Rick Perry thinks it's God's plan to return the U.S.A. to Biblical principals.

Prince says he won't release any more music until internet piracy is taken care of. Thanks for playing, you had a good run.

In a follow up, we have another question for the Miss America delegates: Should math be taught in school?

In Ireland, a reality T.V. star used taxpayer money to vote for himself... and he won!

We end with a little talk about the True Blood season opener and some great feedback.

Music this week is from:

Art of war - Opening and closing themes

Rammstein - "Asche Zu Asche"

Siouxsie and the Banshees - "Turn to Stone"

Loreena McKennitt- "The Mummer's Dance"

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Episode One Hundred Forty Nine

Episode One Hundred Forty Nine: "Aren't we told in Psalm 149 "Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song. Let them praise His name in the dance"?" First, a word of warning, Frank was awake for almost 48 hours before we recorded this show, so he is not at the top of his game. Being the trooper that he is, he really tried to make the show as good as usual. He did a great job, but, as you'll hear as time goes on, he starts to fade. We discuss a few things, nonsense and movies and the like, then we movie onto some audio clips. Miss America candidates answer if they think that evolution should be taught in school, is women's tennis suffering from the grunting, and other weird stuff. Frank picks out an article from the many I have bookmarked and we talk about what is and isn't in the Bible. At this point, Frank is ready to pass out, so we move on to feedback and call it a show. Here are some links to this week's stories: Sarah Palin quits her bus tour halfway through Texas Governor prepares "The Response." Giant outdoor air conditioners are a "good idea." Was Bristol Palin a victim of date rape, or is it image scrubbing? Herman Cain says... something, I think. Miss America contestants answer a question and we faceplam. Links from our great ongoing illegal immigration discussion: Deportation has increased in the Obama administration, with deportation of criminals increasing by 70%! 80% of farm workers in California are illegal immigrants. Associated Press article from 2008 estimated that illegal immigrant tax-payers contributed $428 billion dollars to U.S. GDP in 2006. Thanks to James from "The Art of War" for the new theme music, it will be evolving over the next several shows, as I try out new audio with it. Music this week is from: Weird Al Yankovic - "TMZ" Gang Green - "Sold Out" Sweet - "Ballroom Blitz" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Contact us at 206-338-3094 on the boards at palavr.com on twitter @OTCChris and @frankhauser and check out our facebook group

Episode One Hundred Forty Eight

Episode One Hundred Forty Eight: "You are in violation of Section 148 of the Penal Code: Evading arrest." This week, we recorded late after many attempts to do the show earlier. It ended up that Frank was too busy editing the video he has been talking about, so we did this show with a special guest host.  We start off by reviewing Kung Fu Panda 2, X-Men: First Class and the theatrical presentation of Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. From there, we move on to some crazy news stories, including the FACT that becoming a Born Again Christian changes your DNA. For realisies. Links to some of this week's stories: DNA and religion - it changes it! Saying "Twitter" and "Facebook" is not allowed on French T.V. Mayor says, "Hey! Let's buy some land with taxpayer money and just give it to a Catholic School." Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann on Good Morning America. Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann lives in her own reality where women kidnap her in bathrooms. Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann has said some crazy things, here's ten of them. Divorced in Massachusetts? You may need a Judge's approval to have sex. Music this week is from: Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V.7" Bikini Kill - "Rebel Girl" Powerman 5000 - "Action" Social Distortion - "King of Fools" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" (I know these are the same songs from last week. I recycled due to time constraints!) Contact the show and let us know what you think! 1-206-338-3094 or you can write areyouseriouspodcast@gmail.com

Episode One Hundred Forty Seven

Episode One Hundred Forty Seven: "We'll continue this audit in my hotel room, Ritz-Carlton room 147. Meet me there tonight. And PS: I play rough." It's that time of year again; the Apple keynote was a few days ago, and Frank is all excited about what's coming in the next few months. Chris is... not as impressed. Regardless, neither host had time to watch anything worth talking about this week, and Frank is really excited to discuss it. Next, we have two segments of news stories that range from crazy to sad and pathetic all the way back to crazy again. Here are links to most of the stories we covered: A dozen of Newt Gingrich's staff walks out on him. Why Gingrich's staff left. Disney pays a fortune for "The Next Star Wars." NBC tried to scuttle the Dungeons and Dragons episode of "Community." Should Anthony Weiner quit? MA State Rep. Ryan Fattman has some strong opinions of illegal immigrants. Anderson Cooper shows us a crazy person. Magneto was "Born This Way." (video) Frank (sort of) defends Sarah Palin. (video) When Satanists describe themselves, they sound like atheists. Another Pastor arrested for sexual molestation. Rep. Giffords may not return to Congress. Bank of America branch gets foreclosed on. Plus, we have some great feedback. Music this week is from: Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V.7" Bikini Kill - "Rebel Girl" Powerman 5000 - "Action" Social Distortion - "King of Fools" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Contact the show and let us know what you think! 1-206-338-3094 or you can write areyouseriouspodcast@gmail.com

Episode One Hundred Forty Six

Episode One Hundred Forty Six: "That's the 146 thousandth unsuccessful human hunt in a row. But I have a good feeling about tomorrow." This week, we play catch up on a whole lot of listener submitted stories, some more season end wrap up talk, what exactly was wrong with Gulliver's Travels and Reverend Scott stops by the studio to interview us. Links to some of this week's stories: Some Massachusetts Seniors are suspended for apparently being awesome. Hooray! The Klan has arrived. Wait... what?! Get ready London, here comes Noah's Ark. Science can cure cancer, but nobody cares. New blood test will tell you how long you have to live. Japan's pensioners want to help at Fukushima Can you believe we need a law to prevent the faith healing defense? Just need to make sure you're a virgin before we abuse you ma'am. 25 years ago, the government was SO prudish! Pope's adviser arrested on pedophilia and drug charges. Is it still bad if the Chinese are forcing the Chinese to mine gold? Music this week is from the Saturday Morning Cartoon Album, as well as Concrete Blonde 9Everybody Knows) and Chris Bricklemyer (AYS Theme v.6) Contact us at 206-338-3094 or write areyouseriouspodcast@gmail.com

Episode One Hundred Forty Five

Episode One Hundred Forty Five: "The Chinese camps, we'll never know, but say 20 million. So 130, 145 million dead. Not all that impressive." This week, we talk about the car accident Chris had on the highway two days prior to recording. Then we move into the regular stuff, like season finale episodes and some movie talk. After that, we discuss what Harold Camping is doing now, why he should be prosecuted and whether or not he and his followers should be considered terrorists. Then we discuss the child whose parents have chosen to remain genderless, Obama following tradition and downing a pint of Guinness. We touch on Limbaugh's ratings and finish out with Chris complimenting a Republican. Seriously. And, it has nothing to do with the blow to the head from the car accident. Here are some link to the stories discussed. Sean Duffy will Eliminate Social Security and Medicare Obama Downs Pint Of Guinness Joe Walsh says Scott Brown Should Be "Ashamed of Himself" Harold Camping's Followers are "Flabbergasted" the World Did Not End Rush Limbaugh's Rating Drop Harold Camping Quick Interview Parents Keep Child's Gender Under Wraps Just when we are all set to go to listener feedback, Chris remembers a story from his local news that he just has to talk about. 57 Minutes: Woman Claims to Have Been to Heaven and Back Be sure to listen to feedback, we have more awesomeness on the line. Although, if I didn't know better, I could swear that Reverend Scott didn't like us very much. Take a listen and you be the judge. Music this week is from: Chris Brickelmyer - "Are You Serious Theme V.6" Duran Duran - "Ordinary World" Guns 'N' Roses - "Bad Obsession" Living Colour - "Which Way to America" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Send story ideas and feedback to areyouseriouspodcast@gmail.com or call 206-338-3094

Episode One Hundred Forty Four

Episode One Hundred Forty Four: "Now unless you can round up 144 people with neither head nor neck to speak on behalf of your T-shirts, we are prepared to take action." This week, we have a shorter show for you, because we have to get everything in line for the rapture on Saturday. So, with that in mind, we cover a bunch of entertainment this week, from the Star Wars paintball episode of Community to Thor. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, we missed a bunch of topics that we would have normall discussed, like Arnold's family revalation, the erasing of Hillary Clinton in a certain newspaper, the 10 year old that shot his neo-Nazi father dead while he slept. You know, the funny stuff. We still hit a bunch of news stories that we hope you will find entertaining. Then it's followed up with some great feedback and a segment from Reverend Scott that is sure to go down in history. Links to this week's stories: http://www.theyareweird.com/2011/01/pale-kid-raps-fast.html http://www.hulu.com/watch/242075/talking-points-oreilly-vs-stewart-common-controversy http://www.mathimortician.com/2011/05/pastor-nathan-scott-kesler-arrested.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mathimortician+%28MATHIMORTICIAN%29 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXpOA3jPC04&feature=share http://www.politicususa.com/en/bill-maher-crackers-obama Music this week is from: Chris Bricklemyer - "AYS Theme V.6" Def Leppard - "Rock Rock (Till You Drop)" Oingo Boingo - "The Killing Moon" AC/DC - "Who Made Who" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Stay tuned after the closing for a special compilation of (already) failed 2012 Presidential hopefuls. Contact us at areyouseriouspodcast@gmail.com or 206-338-3094

Eiposde One Hundred Forty Three

Episode One Hundred Forty Three: "Instead we'll go right to the source. Allow me to introduce mutant 143." In this episode, Chris is still recovering from whatever alien sickness he had (sorry about the coughing.) We discuss some of the recent episodes of T.V, like Community, 30 Rock and Glee (grudgingly.) A few movies, like Trollhunter are discussed and other random entertainment tidbits. Then we move on to some news stories and in a quick segment, Chris talk about some of the things you don't hear about when you get tattooed. Here are some links to a few of the stories we covered this week. Devout Muslim stalks his step-daughter over four states 'before killing her for being too Western' | Mail Online Art teacher arrested for punching student Dustin Walls: Teen Ordered to Pay Walmart $1 Million; But Will Bentonville Even Notice? - St. Louis News - Daily RFT Are Bullying Plans Enough to Protect Students? Omar Bin Laden, Osama Bin Laden Son: Sea Burial Demeaning, Killing 'Criminal': Report Osama bin Laden mission agreed in secret 10 years ago by US and Pakistan | World news | The Guardian The Maddow Blog - Surprise attack in the arts & culture war in Kansas Music this week is from: Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V.3" The Ghastly Ones - "Target: Draculon" SR-71 - "Whip It" Ministry - "Jesus Built My Hotrod" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Lonely Island (featuring Michael Bolton) - "Jack Sparrow" Contact us at areyouseriouspodcast@gmail.com  or call 206-338-3094

Episode One Hundred Forty Two

Episode One Hundred Forty Two: "In all, 142 Saudis, including 24 members of the bin Laden family, were allowed to leave the country." This week, we talk about Steve Carell leaving The Office, and how it was handled. We discuss a few other episodes of shows like Community and Parks and Recreation. Chris has some trouble explaining whether or not he liked "Super." From there, we discuss the big news of the week. Osama bin Laden's death. We talk about Seal Team 6, the compound and if it's all right to be happy about the death of another human being. We end the show with a few crazy news stories and listener feedback. Music this week is from: Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V.3" Faith No More - "Surprise! You're Dead!" Scum of the Earth - "Get Your Dead On" Stone Temple Pilots - "Dead and Bloated" Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows" Call or write us at: areyouseriouspodcast@gmail.com 206-338-3094

Episode One Hundred Forty One

Episode One Hundred Forty One: "We knew that that ship, the Challenge 141, had reached its destination." This week, we have some conversation about raising pre-teen girls, and how frustrating it can be. We talk about the Office, 30 Rock and lament again about how good a show Glee could be if it just figured out which direction it wanted to go in. From there, we have the usual dumb news stories, some Tea-Party members that don't get it and some other great listener submitted stories. Music this week is from: Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V4" Adam Ant - "Desperate, But Not Serious" Freezepop - "Brainpower" Cyndi Lauper - "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" Call us at 206-338-3094 or write areyouseriouspodcast@gmail.com