Fizzle Like a Flood
by Big Eastern Syndicate
Hosted by a robot (or Dr. Stephen Hawking if you'd prefer) and fueled by Vess strawberry soda, Fizzle Like a Flood is an aural scrapbook - an ongoing time capsule. Various life recordings, songs, stories, random sounds, etc. Many appearances by Doug's bestie, Trilety, his girlfriend, Megan and his cat, Cinder.
Episodes
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December 2020: An Amazing Feat
Happy New Year, 2021! Please, Lord, let this one be better. - Storm Doooooooor! - Nature's Piddle - Friday comedy from Doug's company newsletter is always a favorite. - Almost pulled off the evasive tongue roll inspired by that scene in "Christmas Vacation" - Trilety visits Santa - Cinder gets a...
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November 2020: Air Dancer vs. Blowy Guy
- More sounds of Doug's "office" - Frederick Julius in the car wash - Fighting the Cinder Beast - Tirlety, Dogs & Leaves - Doug's birthday music box "You Are My Sunshine" - Two tiny blowy guys blowing with each other - Megan sawing the end off the Christmas Tree and getting big ideas! - A hobo...
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October 2020: You Don't Have to Fully Dip
Lots of good stuff this month - including a shitty car recording of my new song! - Hydraulic mining "hose" in CO - THE OLIVER BEAST - Frisco's Babbling Brook - "Rocking the Camry with "Black Walls" - Megan and the hungry birds at MoonRise Gallery - Jackhammer make Doug want to cutabitch - Can you...
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September 2020: Mr. Bash & Mr. Link
I apologize for the hot mess that some of this audio is. The chains recording came out like something that could compete with that video on YouTube of the lady "grapefruiting your man" ha. And the final bit is long and probably boring, but years down the road me and the other Randies will…
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September 2, 2020: The Full Suzie Moon
Recently, we lost our dear Suzie cat. I made this special for her. We miss her every day and every night. Even Cinder! (Probably especially Cinder) <3
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August 2020: Susurration
Definition of susurration a whispering sound : MURMUR What a perfect title for this episode as you can barely hear half of the recordings! - Mastering the Best of The Laces with Other Doug - More super hi-fi Peter Gabriel while at Focus - The sounds cinder makes in her sleep - Tracking bass (you...
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July 2020: Covid Don't Stop Us
More stuff happened this month than I remember happening! - Bottle rockets & fireworks on Capitol Ave. - Megan playing corn hole in the Kabolympics (name invented by Trilety, I think) - George Gem! What year did "A Space Odyssey" come out, again? - Mastering the "Starry Shoots" EP with Other Doug...
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June 2020: F*cking Bugs, Sing!
All Doug alone this month! - My "Pet Sounds" simulation at a Council Bluffs RR crossing - The sounds of the Wabash - Bleacher laser beams in La Vista! - The first summer cicadas from the Belafonte - Another George Gem with him tripping over Dick Van Dyke like he was an ottoman
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May 2020: The Mystery Plane
Are we done with this year yet?? - Bill treats Doug to a pre-storm "Hawaiian Baby" by the Spinanes - Hiking in Blair and finding a patriotic bell - Mystery plane circles midtown - Doug's songwriting fail from a bike ride - "It's Just Gonna Rain On Me" (which it actually didn't!) - The sound of...
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April 2020: Yabba Dabba Doo Time
Here are the sounds from deep in quarantine! (People squeezing all the marrow out of life with a train whistle, etc.) - A socially distant happy hour over at the Campbells' - Listening on the Belafonte for Laura to blow here train whistle (featuring Tom Becka!) - Trilety listening for the whistle…
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March 2020: Rockin' Manawa
We start with some hard rocking and go into quiet social distancing. Very March (in like a lion, out like a lamb)! - Best kazoo solo EVER - The sound of Whipkey from OUTSIDE - Couldn't keep a straight face during the hot lickz - A quiet walk in Fairmount Park - Megan and Doug playing Super Mario...
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February 2020: Sing, B*tches!
Not that many recordings this month. But it is the dead of winter after all... - A night of margaritas and song with Randy and Randy - My first time watching the Polar Plunge. So great!! Better seen with eyes. - Trilety and her fantastic introductions on Valentines Day - How George Noory…
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January 2020: Sonic Centipede
- Entering 2020 at the Campbells'. Awkward silence. - Explaining the change (or trying to) to Trilety - Trying out the new popcorn popper plus a chat with Geiler on Chevey's Heavies night - A new music thing - "Swing Blade." Does it sound like it swings up and back down like a swing? - New rowing...
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Iron Horse Blow (Christmas Eve 2019)
Enjoy some Christmas chimes and Trilety blowing a wooden train whistle on Christmas Eve!
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Megan on Thanksgiving
A lovely sound from Thanksgiving dinner!
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Quiet!
Quiet! (The Maestro is working.)
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MegaDoug Birthday 2019
Doug and Megan's birthday was yesterday and they got a BAMBOO SKELETON!
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Live From Paisley Park!
Doug, Megan and Amy toured Paisley Park this past weekend! When phones were again allowed, Doug recorded this. Note how the music suddenly changes quite drastically and then Doug's phone starts doing things on its own. WAS IT PRINCE TRYING TO COMMUNICATE??????
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Fence Can 2019
A little random throwback recording from today. :)
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"Excitable Boy" performed by Township & Range on Halloween 2019
"Excitable Boy" by Warren Zevon performed by Township & Range on Halloween 2019 at the Barley Street Tavern.
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The Durham's Haunted Train
Trilety and Doug venture through the train haunted by decorations from Mangelsen's! Akkkk!
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Grown Ass Man's Basement Part II
We just had the haunted house for the 3rd year last night. So I "dug up" all I got compiled from the 2nd year for you all to digest! Going through all of it last year is kind of what KILLED the regular podcast ha
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"Shutters Closed" by Tripmaster Monkey Live @ the Redstone Room Sept. 27th, 2019
Megan was on her game and recorded Tripmaster playing their gem "Shutters Closed" at the release show for "My East Is Your West" in Davenport back in September! Listen to the new album here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmo5BhwVTGg&list=OLAK5uy_m_I3e5M8-oKXUvUwB-yk6RurK8nxsEzVU
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Pokey Pinchy
Megan got her tattoo worked on last Friday.
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"Mountains" by Pink Flamingos OR "Randy's Hit Single"
Was able to capture Steve's heartbreaking gem last night at the David's House Series show with Pink Flamingos!
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Fall Kite Festival 2019
The Midwest Winds Kite Flyers fall festival was Sunday afternoon! You can follow what their fly schedule is here... https://omahakites.org/fly-schedule/ IT'S MUCH BETTER TO SEE THAN TO HEAR HA
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Hobowreck Demotime: "Treachery" by Bull Nettles!
Here's the first decent demo we've made. Kind of sloppy but, hey, put it in Bob Pollard's pipe and smoke it! I think the song shines through the haze.
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Fizzle Like a Flood: A New Beginning
A new beginning just in time for October! (Sorry, this one doesn't have Deborah Voorhees.) Listen up as Doug tries to explain his "new direction" to Trilety. Hopefully now we'll get back to some content. Just one hobo nugget at a time. :)
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Volume XXXVI: My Obscene Apologies
Hello! It's Groundhog day (Doug's 3rd favorite holiday) and there is a new Fizzlecast for you! Hello! It's Groundhog day (Doug's 3rd favorite holiday) and there is a new Fizzlecast for you! Hello! It's Groundhog day (Doug's 3rd favorite holiday) and there is a new Fizzlecast for you! Okay, funny...
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Volume XXXV: Winter Solstice of Sound
Happy Christmastime, people! It's the solstice and Doug and Trilety want to play you some records to celebrate. Doug picked them out and T-bird added her reflections. Everyone have a great holiday season! Song 1: 'Magic Perfume' by Charlyne Yi - From a really cute movie called Paper Heart. Song…
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Volume XXXIV: Somewhere Less Liney
Hello and welcome to a new season of FLAF!! The haunted house is all closed up for the winter and it's time for some random recordings from Doug's life. Enjoy! Contents: - In the spring, Doug and Megan got to see Hollywood Babble-On live in Iowa City (and sing along to the Justin Bieber song). -...
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Volume XXXIII: Podcast Ready
Welcome to... April?!?! As I type this it is snowing outside. So stay in and listen to this new episode in which Doug and his old middle school and skate friend Lewis head to Lincoln in the summer of 2017 to see Iron Maiden! Contents: - Mostly it's just the very rando concert recordings plus…
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Volume XXXII: Bad Bath
It's March! Here's a new episode so hopefully none of you gave up this podcast for Lent. Please enjoy responsibly. Contents: - Doug sledding/destroying his body - They had these crazy jet heaters at Haunticon (https://haunticonomaha.com/) - More sledding. This time Megan goes. Drink every time…
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Volume XXXI: The Sun Humping the Moon
We're back again and TWICE in the same month! Craaaaazy. In this episode we have some NYE fireworks action, a new flashback to 2017 section (featuring recordings from the Great Solar Eclipse of last summer) and an in-depth 'demo' look at the famous Wink record of Studio C circe 1984. Also a…
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Volume XXX: Grown-Ass Man's Basement
Hello! It's post all the holidays and the FLAFcast is back. This episode is packed full of all things Thriller Retro Haunt, Doug's 1980s basement haunted house, which happened back on Halloween. Also documented is Doug's trip to Halloweenapalooza in Ottumwa, IA. Enjoy! Contents: - Everyone loves…
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Volume XXIX: Panty Dropper (The World of Trilety)
THIS EPISODE IS THE BRAINCHILD OF TRILETY WADE. Doug hopes you like it. Contents: Let's just keep them a mystery!
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Volume XXVIII: Obama Everyday (Tick Spray, Not Dick Spray)
Sorry It's been so long! Doug has been spending a lot of time building a HAUNTED HOUSE in his basement. (Probably his mid-life crisis) I guess it could be worse... But so here's what's been going on since April. Enjoy! Contents: - Obama Everyday - so true to life - Doug gives Trilety a tour of…
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Volume XXVII: There's No Rules
Hello and we're back! Sorry it has been so long. (Doug is working on a special SECRET PROJECT in his basement, so he has been preoccupied.) More on that to come in a future episode! For now, you MAY enjoy... Contents: - Sneaking up on ducks in Elmwood Park one Friday evening after a fish fry - T...
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Volume XXVI: Speaky-Z and the Prohibitches
What?? A new episode so soon?! No foolin'! Doug hopes this helps you pass the rainy days, friends. If you would like to join the Prohibitches, just let Doug know. Let's try to make this a bit more regular than the Wing Committee ha Contents: - Some good squealing by Doug and Megan - The AMC…
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Volume XXV: Helium
Sorry February passed with no new episode! But this one more than makes up for it with great music, terrific silliness and BETTER SOUND thanks to the Zoom recorder Doug bought! Please forgive him - he's still learning how sensitive the mics are. (A new wind screen has been procured that looks…
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Volume XXIV: Slim Fit, Boot Cut
It's Fizzle Like a Flood's 1st birthday! Lots of Doug's friends called with well wishes and Doug traveled to Florida again for New Year Eve. Thank you to everyone who has listened to this incredibly uncool podcast this year. :) Contents: - Simon calls to say hi and mess with Doug - The old promo...
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Volume XXIII: Punch the Pins in the Juice
Welcome Christmas and the FLAF Xmas Spectacular! Much 'Christmas' music and some birthday fun in this one. Also plenty of other randomness. So let's GIT TO IT! Contents: - Doug's best friend from middle school, Erik, playing something beautiful on his piano! Schroeder would be impressed. - Megan...
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Volume XXII: Mournful Tom Selleck Eyes
Doug's sorry it's been so long, but this is his busy time of year! Trilety and his Friendiversary plus Halloween PLUS Megan and his birthday PLUS Thanksgiving... And only the Friendiversary and Halloween stuff has been gone through, ugh! But please do enjoy those recordings plus some other…
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Volume XXI: Three Piles for Trilety
We made it through the Halloween season! So much went on the past few weeks. Massive balloon handling, returning to the scene of many past debaucheries, a trip to visit Isaac, and taking out the damn dock. Plenty of fall nonsense. Contents: - Someone loves 311 and penis. I suspect most of their...
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Volume XX: The Din of Death
Happy Halloween to all of you!! Here's my first Super Spectacular Spooky Halloween episode. Contents: - As a kid, I played my Haunted Mansion record over and over and over in our house at 127 Charles Park Drive. I think I even tried to loop the instrumental bit somehow. - I competed on the Horror...
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Volume XIX: GIT! GIT!
It's freaking OCTOBER!! And here's some cool stuff. Contents: - Jason farted on my phone. - Doug and Megan looking for ANY sign of support for either candidate - 'Hey Sandy' by Polaris - the theme from The Adventures of Pete & Pete - Karen really enjoying a Two Birds Bakery cinnamon roll -...
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Volume XVIII: I Just Tore My Nut
Lots of good stuff this time, kids! Three epic things: Doug's Brass Knocker finale, The BOMB STORY and the Villisca Ax Murder house ghost bump from years ago. Enjoy responsibly! Contents: - Rigor mortis is great. - Doug singing 'Let It Be' as the final karaoke song at the Brass Knocker, 2012.…
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Volume XVII: Saucesome
Karaoke happened again! And we've got the best song of the night right here, folks. Also, Doug gets Greenbergian in a new segment called 'Why??', complains about the Olympics and let's his frustration out on his drum set and some defenseless soda cans. Please enjoy responsibly. Contents: -...
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Volume XVI: Mary Had a Hot Wet Lamb
It's August, one of Doug's least favorite months. But there's still good stuff happening. Hot, sweaty fairs and hang outs at the cabin by the lake. Enjoy this grab bag of summer goodies! Contents: - Megan shreds her red clarinet! - The first attempt at a special video for Doug's nephew Elliott's...
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Volume XV: Trumpnado
Fireworks, Brian Wilson and a classic American movie. This one includes a new opening I made out of Peanuts, The Goonies and Fizzood sounds. Anyone who doesn't like loud noises should be cautious with this episode! Contents: - 'Chair Wars' in the old Southroads Mall - The Action Pact playing a...
About this show
Hosted by a robot (or Dr. Stephen Hawking if you'd prefer) and fueled by Vess strawberry soda, Fizzle Like a Flood is an aural scrapbook - an ongoing time capsule. Various life recordings, songs, stories, random sounds, etc. Many appearances by Doug's bestie, Trilety, his girlfriend, Megan and his cat, Cinder.
Hosted by
Big Eastern Syndicate