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Random Signal
The Random Signal podcast is equal parts geek talk and indie rock. This includes, but is not limited to, comics, movies, games, beer, giant squids, hoboes, Airwolf, and quirky independent music from North Carolina and points beyond.
Episodes
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R.S. #88 - Halloween 6. 6? 6!
Welcome to the sixth annual Random Signal Halloween show! Here's the track list (full links to be updated shortly): 1. Night Creatures - Superchunk (from Tossing Seeds: Singles 1989-91) 2. Graveyard Ghoul - The Ills (demo track) 3. Invisible Man - Thee Spivs (from Taped Up) 4. Zombie Dance Party…
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R.S. #87 - State of the Podcast 2010
Hello! After a long break...we're back! If you came here looking for the annual Halloween show, have no fear (yet)! IT LIVES...SOON!!! Song 1: Ready To Start - Arcade Fire (from The Suburbs) [Emusic] [iTunes] [Merge] So what have I been up to these last many months? (Not podcasting, obviously.) I...
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R.S. #86 - Voight-Kampff in Bon Temps
Well, it turns out that this podcast is only mostly dead, and, as we all know, mostly dead means slightly alive! I'm actually incredibley excited that I now have clearance from Chapel Hill's Merge Records to podcast both their new releases and back catalog! A lot of my favorite bands are with...
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R.S. #85 - Aprilween V: The Fivening
Aprilween (observed) was three days ago, and I have finally managed to overcome a vertiable Rube Goldberg machine of technical annoyances that was keeping me from getting this show finished. In grand Aprilween fashion, I have ten frightening tunes for your post-Tax day listening pleasure. I also...
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R.S. #84 - The reports of my undeath have been greatly exaggerated!
It's the 5th Annual Random Signal Halloween Music Show!!! It's also been Halloween Week over at my Indie Squid Kid blog, so check it out if you want to experience the holiday from the cephalopod's perspective. Here's the play list for today's show: Song 1: Halloween - Artichoke (from Evaporation)...
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R.S. #83 - Parenthood, The Final Frontier
We are pleased to finally announce that Paul Fischer, of the Balticon Podcast, is winner of the Great Random Signal Name Our RoombaTM Contest! His winning submission is...*drumroll*...3-Sweepio! Paul's prize is a plush robot by Futuregirl (Leah Riley). Thanks to everyone who sent in suggestions....
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R.S. #82 - Aprilween 4: This Time It's Personal!
Random Signal crawls it's way out of the grave once more, proving that it is the Podcast That Wouldn't Die!!! News In Brief: It's a boy! And now, the music... Song 1: I Kicked Dracula's Ass - The Creeping Cruds (from Tennessee Bloodbath) [MySpace] [Emusic] [iTunes] Song 2: Cool Coffin Kids - Dark...
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R.S. #81 - 2009, and feelin' fine!
It's the last day of 2008! It is also, somehow, the first day of 2009...weird. I never will get used to all this "time shifting." Ryn and I cover all manner of interesting topics, and play some songs by my favorite bands of 2008. Enjoy! Song 1: All Night - Countdown Quartet (from Party With! The...
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R.S. #80 - Thankful for robots
The Great Random Signal Name Our RoombaTM Contest is still open for submissions! So, to get your creative meat juices flowing, here is an assortment of robot-y songs. The supplier of the winning name will receive an piece of original hand-made robot art and/or craft by Futuregirl (Leah Riley) !...
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R.S. #79 - Creepy Kids Club
Better late than never I suppose... Real show notes to follow. 1. Zombie I - CALABRESE 2. Shoot The Zombies - songstowearpantsto.com 3. Creature From The Black Lagoon - the Happy, Happy Jihads 4. Roy O'Bannon vs. The Mummy - Get Three Coffins Ready 5. When They've Come For You - Beatnik Turtle 6....
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R.S. #78 - Good news, everyone!
Hello! We're back and we have lots of exciting news! What's all this news you ask? Well, you are going to have to listen to the podcast to find out! :p Speaking of podcasts, you really should be listening to: Radio Free Hipster Radio Isopod All three bands featured in this show were part of this...
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R.S. #77 - Oh, So Many Books!
As the summer comes to a close, Ryn and I talk vacation and books. This podcast begins in the mountains and ends at the beach...well, sort of. Video 1: Why Do You Let Me Stay Here? - She & Him (from Volume One) [MySpace] [Emusic] [iTunes] Song 1: Human Hands - Bowerbirds (from Hymns For a Dark...
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R.S. #76.5 - Driving to Maryland, talking about Batman
Ryn and I went the midnight opening of Batman: The Dark Knight, and we discuss out thoughts on the movie while driving to my family reunion on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. SPOILER ALERT! We assume that anyone listening has either seen the movie, or doesn't care about having the details of the...
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R.S. #76 - Popcorn and Pop Music
I'm beginning to suspect that my microphone is dying, and I apologize in advance if I sound like I'm recoring in a tin can. Ryn, on the other hand, sounds great! You'd think after three years I'd have this stuff down... Also, the crickets...WTF?! Song 1: Make My Day - Violet Vector and the Lovely...
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R.S. #75 - After three years, we have finally achieved a Maryland-quality podcast!
Not only is this episode 75 (it's divisible by 5, so you know it's important), but today is the 3rd anniversary, to the day, of the launch of www.randomsignal.com! All music in this episode is from the album Clap Along with... by The Dynamite Brothers from Chapel Hill, NC. [MySpace] Song 1: Bus...
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R.S. #74 - Awesome words for your sexy ears
Balticon 42 begins tomorrow! So here's a quick one before I go. Song 1: The World The People Together (Come On) - The Dandy Warhols (from ...Earth To The Dandy Warhols...) [MySpace] [iTunes] [PMN] And now, some awesome words for your sexy ears... The Takeover only at ZombInc.net (Zombies!! At...
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R.S. #73 - The Bat Slayer
My wife Ryn joins me once again as co-host. Check out her brand new blog The Suburban Herbivore! All the music in this episode is from the album Our One Mistake by The Old Ceremony from Chapel Hill, NC. [MySpace] [Emusic] [iTunes] Song 1: Get To Love The Great Bat Incident Bats my be hella creepy...
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R.S. #72 - Aprilween III: The Re-Aprilweenening!
Hang on to your ear holes, and cover the furniture in plastic, because it's Aprilween and we may not make it out alive... Song 1: Monster Party - The Powerknobs (from Tomorrow's Never Going To Come) [MySpace] [iTunes] [PMN] Song 2: Where They Wander - Horrorpops (from Hell Yeah!) [MySpace]…
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R.S. #71 - Unfrozen Superhero Blues
What's this? A new episode of Random Signal already? Could this be some kind of wonderful dream and/or psychotic break? Probably. My advice--roll with it... Song 1: Wreck My Flow - The Dirtbombs (from We Have You Surrounded) [MySpace] [Emuisc] [iTunes] [PMN] Comic review - The Twelve Publisher:...
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R.S. #70 - How to waste time on The Internet(s)
Ryn joins me as co-host again to talk about her recent trip to South By Southwest Interactive and her new-found addiction to social networking. All music in this episode is by one of my new favorite bands, Los Campesinos! [MySpace] [Emusic] [iTunes] [PMN] Their first full lengh CD, Hold On Now,...
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R.S. #69 - Airships vs Acrocanthosaurs
Being an experiment in tandem podcasting. For more steampunk and dinosaurs, listen to The Voice of Free Planet X (aka Jared Axelrod). Song 1: The Lives of Captured Scientists - The Craft Economy (from All On C) [MySpace] [on Boingboing.net] Steampunk! As definied on Wikipedia The League of...
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R.S. #68 - Blood and Treasure
WARNING: This episode of Random Signal contains snarky Liberal ranting about the state of American politics and the 2008 presidential election. Not Safe For Work, Children, or Easily-offended Republicans. Song 1: Dick Is a Killer - rx Video 1: Imagine - rx Song 2: The Happiest Place on Earth -...
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R.S. #67 - Hometown Tunes
I've been called out by listener Brandt for "shenanigans" because this episode is coming one month and one day after my last show. But you know what, Brandt? I don't care because I got a new job! That's right, I am the newest project manager at Newfangled Web Factory in Carrboro, NC. To…
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R.S. #66 - All Aboard the Christmas Train!
It's Christmas! To celebrate, I bring you an extra-long episode filled with wine, women, and song. And chocolate cookies. All songs by Beatnik Turtle from The Song of The Day podcast. 00:00 The Christmas Train (Song of the Day for 12/10) 04:00 I welcome my two special guests: Jared Axelrod, host…
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R.S. #65 - Sounds from the Bottom of the World
November ended badly, and I'm not quite up to my normal geeky ramblings. Therefore, RS65 is wall-to-wall music. Enjoy. Song 1: Tip of My Tongue - Tall Dwarfs (from Weeville) [MySpace] Song 2: Boy With a Coin - Iron and Wine (from The Shepherd's Dog) [MySpace] [iTunes] [PMN] Song 3: Science VS...
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R.S. #64 - The one where Ryn gets bitten repeatedly by our cat
The lovely (and giggly) Ryn joins me once again to talk about what's new in the world of television. Song 1: Let the Cool Goddess Rust Away - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (from Clap Your Hands Say Yeah) [MySpace] [Emusic] [iTunes] [PMN] Promo: 7th Son and Heaven on Podiobooks.com Ryn and I run down…
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R.S. #63 - Monsters, Music and Mayhem
Welcome to the Third Annual Random Signal Halloween Music Spectacular! Let's get right down to tonight's tracks...of TERROR!!! Song 1: All Hail the Horror Host - The Creeping Cruds (from The Incredibly Strange People Who Stopped Living and Became...) [MySpace] [Emusic] [iTunes] Song 2: House of...
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Special Bonus Episode 005 - Interview with Randy and Jason from Beatnik Turtle
Back in July, Mur and I had the pleasure of interviewing Randy and Jason from prolific geek band Beatnik Turtle. (Recorded live during brunch on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Center in downtown Chicago--"the most recognized building in the world.") All songs featured in this show are from…
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Special Bonus Episode 004 - Stupendous Adventures (live at Dragon*Con 2007)
The Stupendous Adventures of Starman and Batman! Episode One: Dragon*Con Wherein our heroes encounter nefarious villains, confused fans, and frat boys. Starring Jason Adams, Jared Axelrod, JR Blackwell, and a cast of thousands. Filmed live at Dragon*Con 2007.
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R.S. #62 - Cease and De-Cyst
It's been a strange, busy summer, but we're back! Song 1: Young Folks - Peter, Bjorn, and John (from Writer's Block) [MySpace] [Emusic] [iTunes] [PMN] Song 2: Rock n Roll - A. Rex (from Moving Backwards) [MySpace] [iTunes] [PMN] Song 3: Oh Christy - The Moaners (from Dark Snack) [MySpace]…
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Promo: This Day In Alternate History
Here's our new promo for the TDAH video podcast. If you're a podcaster, please feel free to play it in your show. In fact, play the heck out of it!
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R.S. #61 - Can Voldemort Stop the Rock?
Today is my 33rd birthday! Song 1: Misfit Out of Time - SNMNMNM (from Exploderama) [MySpace] [Emusic] [iTunes] Working hard at Lulu.TV... This Day In Alternate History Zombies In the Workplace Writer Stalking George Hrab live at Balticon Join The Order of the Digital Trebuchet, Christiana Ellis...
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R.S. #60 - Pirates and Puritans
Song 1: Eyes to Space - Eyes to Space (from From the Bureau of Robotic Affairs) [MySpace] [Emusic] Bonus website-only video track! Peelander-Z!!! This Week In Alternate History - My new daily (well, weekdaily) video podcast that I do with Mur Lafferty. Available only at Lulu.TV. Movie review -...
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R.S. #59 - Second Anniversary Show: Balticon wrap-up, music by podcasters, new house
Random Signal is two years old, and I nearly forgot! Who are you to argue with Kilroy 2.0? Song 1: My Generation (live) - The Who (from Monterey International Pop Festival courtesy of Razor & Tie) [MySpace] [Emusic] [PMN] Balticon was totally Airwolf! I got to meet/get drunk with a ton of awesome...
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Special Bonus Episode 003 - Free Comic Book Day, Live at Chapel Hill Comics
I realize this is about a month out of date, but I recently remembered that I had done some recording at this year's Free Comic Book Day (May 5, 2007) at Chapel Hill Comics, the greatest comic book shop in the world. Special thanks to Andy and Vanessa for letting me stick a microphone in their...
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R.S. #58 - It's Random Signal!! It's been updated!! I can't believe my ears!! Ahhhh!
Song 1: They are Night Zombies!! They are Neighbors!! They've Come Back from the Dead!! Ahhhh! - Sufjan Stevens (from Illinoise) [Emusic] [iTunes] Life's been kinda hectic these days. New house (soon), new job (sorta), Balticon 41. Song 2: License and Registration - Death Cab For Cutie (from...
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R.S. #57 - Aprilween 2: The Son of the Revenge of Aprilween
Welcome to the Second Annual Aprilween Music Spectacular! April 17, is tax day for those of us in the US, and, for many, it is the scariest day of the year. To celebrate, I bring you a coffin-full of horrror-themed music straight from the vaults at the Podsafe Music Network. Also, to add to the...
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R.S. #56 - Under The Radar
This podcast is for Joe... I'm pleased to say that Mur Lafferty finally joins me as guest co-host! Our main topic today is geek music, and Mur has hand picked every song. Song 1: Mason Rocket (Spy Extraordinaire) - Beatnik Turtle (from The Song of the Day podcast) [MySpace] [iTunes] The Joe…
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R.S. #55 - Of Beasts and Blogs
Song 1: Grizzly Bear - All Girl Summer Fun Band (from 2) [MySpace] [Emusic] [iTunes] [PMN] Welcome to any new listeners who found this podcast via BoingBoing.net, Craphound.com (thanks Cory!), or 7th Son (thanks Hutch!). Sites of interest: Loren Coleman's Cryptomundo (cryptozoology and news of…
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Special Bonus Episode 002 - Cory Doctorow at Duke University
On February 22, 2007, Cory Doctorow--science-fiction author, technology activist, and co-editor of BoingBoing.net--gave a talk at Duke University on privacy. Cory, who is totally Airwolf, allowed me to record the lecture, and I am pleased to present to you "MySpace to Homeland Security: Privacy…
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R.S. #54 - Getting Back On Track
Song 1: So Begins Our Alabee - of Montreal (from The Sunlandic Twins) [MySpace] [Emusic] [iTunes] I'm going to see them in Chapel Hill early next month. Other recent shows I've been to: Yo La Tengo (with The Rosebuds) Squirrel Nut Zippers (with The Old Ceremony) Also, we're thinking about going…
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R.S. #53 - Slug Nog
Song 1: Virgin Hovercraft - Billy Sugarfix Happy 2007 and welcome back to Random Signal! I hope everyone got lots of good loot for Christmas, I know I did... Justice League: Heroes (for the PS2) Star Wars: Battle Front II (also for the PS2) Kingdom Come (Absolute Edition) DC: The New Frontier...
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R.S. #52 - Raawk! 52! Raawk!
My wife joins me again for an in-depth discussion of DC Comics current weekly series 52. There are also a few Christmas songs. Song 1: Hovercraft - Space Mtn (from A Drawing of a Memory of a Photograph of You) [MySpace] [Emusic] [iTunes] Song 2: Deck the Halls and Rattle the Walls - Music for…
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R.S. #51 - RNSNSNS
After an unplanned hiatus, Random Signal is back with talk of weather, rock music and politics. Song 1: Exploderama - SNMNMNM (from Exploderama EP) [MySpace] [Emusic] [iTunes] During my little break, I did guest spots on two of my favorite podcasts... Pseudopod -- Episode 10: Turista The Voice of...
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R.S. #50 - Tricked-Out Treats
It's my 50th show! It's Halloween! Horray! Song 1: Midnight Cabaret - Reverend Glasseye (from Black River Falls) [MySpace] [Emusic] [iTunes] Song 2: Creepy Doll - Jonathan Coulton (from Thing a Week V) [MySpace] [Emusic] [iTunes] Song 3: Halloween - The Coffinshakers (from Dark Wings Over…
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R.S. #49 - TV Party Tonight
My wife Ryn returns to Random Signal for an in-depth discussion of how much fraking TV we watch. It's also the weekend of our 4th wedding anniversary. But first... Song 1: Jason Lee - All Girl Summer Fun Band (from 2) [MySpace] [Emusic] [iTunes] Ryn and I kick things off by discussing the new…
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R.S. #48 - End-of-Summer Fun
This podcast is an All-Girl-Indie-Pop-Fun-Fest! Song 1: Video Game Heart - All Girl Summer Fun Band (from 2) [MySpace] [Emusic] Song 2: Ces Mots - Belaire (from the Belaire EP) - watch the video! [MySpace] Song 3: Oh - Space Mtn (from A Drawing of a Memory of a Photograph of You) - watch the…
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R.S. #47 - I Color Everything
Len of Jawbone Radio has illustrated the official Jonathan Coulton coloring book! Buy it now at Lulu.com. In other JoCo news, he has joined John Hodgman on his ongoing book tour (for the paperback edition of Areas of My Expertise), and they will be in North Carolina in October. In other hobo…
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R.S. #46 - Dragon*Con Report: So Much Geek, So Little Time
Reasons I love Dragon*Con #633: melting Nazis I am still totally wiped out from back-to-back (and coast-to-coast) conventions. My one day at Dragon*Con was hectic, exhausting, and totally freakin' Airwolf! I spoke on two panels, performed Lance Biggs, purchased some awesome new games, and took a...
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R.S. #45 - PAX Report: Runebound, Nerdcore, and more!
This was recorded on my iRiver, first in my hotel at PAX, and then back at home in NC during a thunder storm (we had the computers turned off), but I think there is something wrong with the iRiver because there is this annoying background noise. I'm really sorry about that, and it's quite...
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The Random Signal podcast is equal parts geek talk and indie rock. This includes, but is not limited to, comics, movies, games, beer, giant squids, hoboes, Airwolf, and quirky independent music from North Carolina and points beyond.
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