Medialoper Bebop Episode 21: Harry Potter and the Naked Grab For Cash

This week, Jim, Kirk & Tim are not quite as organized as in previous weeks, which is really saying something (really saying something) (bop bop shoobie do wah). First off, Kirk’s impending trip to San Francisco sparks a discussion about what having the San Francisco Giants being the MLB champions for a year meant to Tim & Jim, and how the Rapture could have kept the Giants champions forever. (3:45 – 7:10) Then, we discuss the decision by Warner Bros to put the Harry Potter DVDs on moratorium at the end of the year, and wonder what it might mean for the future of digital media vs. physical media. (7:14 – 19:56) We look at the first world problem of how iPads are affecting bandwidth in hotel rooms, and Kirk’s PROTIP for solving the problem. (19:57 – 25:45) After that, another voicemail from Medialoper Bebop Commissioner Gordon Loper. Yep, we’re still in trouble over that whole “Hitler” thing. (25:46 – 28:10) This week, it was Tim’s turn to do “In The Mix,” however, he’d had a busy week, and tried to discuss albums he hadn’t even heard, and we had to bring in the Commissioner to find out if he could even do that. Tim’s controversial and theoretical mix might include Tom Waits, Noel Gallagher and Coldplay. And Peter Gabriel. (28:12 – 33:50) Subscribe to us in the iTunes, yo! ONE MORE THING Kirk is outraged at how TV advertisers are using Howling Wolf’s classic “Smokestack Lightning” (33:52 – 36:57) Tim really like the app for “Ladies and Gentlemen, The Rolling Stones.” Yes, app. (36:58 – 39:14) Jim declares the “Roderick on the Line” podcast his new favorite thing in the universe (39:15 – 42:15) Medialoper Bebop Episode 21: Harry Potter and the Naked Grab For Cash was recorded at 7:15PM PDT, Tuesday October 25, 2011 via Audio Hijack over iChat. It was edited by Jim in Audacity. The opening and closing music for Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans. If it takes you longer than four hours to listen to this podcast, please consult a doctor.