Medialoper Bebop Episode 17: Time as An Abstract

After last week’s technical difficulties, Kirk, Tim & Jim are back! This week, we look at the new Facebook ticker, the Facebook Timeline and discuss the implications of “frictionless sharing.” (3:35 – 12:17) Then, we’re really looking forward to the new Kindles. (14:10 – 19:30) Also, a long long long look at and celebration of R.E.M. (21:03 – 46:04) Finally, a look at what’s in Tim’s mix: Ryan Adams, The Vaccines, The Jayhawks, and Pearl Jam. (46:07 – 50:48) All that and a Musical Moment at the end of the world, on Medialoper Bebop Episode 17: Time as an Abstract! Subscribe to us in the iTunes, yo! ONE MORE THING Kirk – the problems with the eBook of Neal Stephenson’s Reamde (50:50 – 56:20) Tim – Happyplace.com (56:21 – 56:53) Jim – The latest ESPN 30 for 30: Catching Hell (56:54 – 59:15) Medialoper Bebop Episode 17: Time as an Abstract was recorded at 9:00PM on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 on Audio Hijack Pro via iChat. It was edited by Jim in Audacity. The theme music is “Big Hand on the Seven” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans, who were hugely influenced by R.E.M.