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Can you believe it's Episode 5 already? This week on The Frozen North Dinnercast, our favorite Alaskans decided to keep things light. After all, nothing sours an appetite like bad news. So kick back, grab an ice cold beer, a sandwich and perhaps a loved one if you're so inclined and pull up a chair. It's time to feast. And when you're done, make sure you leave us a review on iTunes. Crosstawk can only grow with your help and that's the best way to show your appreciation. You can also contact us via email (crosstawk@gmail.com), Twtter (@crosstawk) and in the comments section on the site. See you later in the week for a new Discover Music Project and the return of Rough Draught: The Beer Appreciation Show!

Hello and welcome to a brand new episode of Box Office Poison, the podcast all about movies and movie things! This time, Jonny and Mike had to step out to take care of some business (skiing and boyfriend duties, respectively), so it's just Jon, Stan and myself on this episode. And since we hadn't seen anything of particular note in this deadzone of movie releases, we went ahead and skipped straight to Trailer Trash. But what a Trailer Trash it was! We discussed The Amazing Spider-Man, The Bourne Legacy, The Three Stooges (unfortunately) and wrapped things up with The Hunger Games. What did you think of these trailers? Let us know via email (crosstawk@gmail.com, Twitter (@crosstawk) or in the comments section on the site. And when you're done there, head on over to iTunes and leave us a review. See you guys later in the week for a brand new Frozen North Dinnercast, Discover Music Project and the long-overdue return of Rough Draught!

Publishing on time in 2012, it's a new episode of Crosstawk Comics! One of our favorite titles out of the New 52 from DC has been Anima Man by Jeff Lemire and Travel Foreman, so Gus and I decided to talk about the most critically acclaimed run on the character ever - Grant Morrison's 27-issue streak from 1988 through 1990. Notable for its spirited stance on environmentalism, animal rights, existentialism and even the nature of fiction, it's arguably one of Morrison's most treasured works. Did Gus and I think it held up, though? You'll have to listen in to find out! When you get a chance, please head on over to iTunes and leave us a rating and a review. Crosstawk only grows through word of mouth, and the best way for new listeners to find the show is through a positive review on iTunes. Every single one counts, so rest assured that we appreciate it. Thanks for listening, guys! We'll be back later this week with a fresh episode of Box Office Poison!

It's finally time to fulfill one of the longest-standing DMP requests, and this one is for The Beach Boys. Although the listener's original selections have been heavily overhauled, what remains is a moderately recognizable set of tunes that you may need to hear again to truly appreciate. Jonny is joined by his friend Bruce to discuss the nostalgic charm and surprising depth of this music. Here's the final playlist: 1. California Girls (Summer Days and Summer Nights!!)2. Barbara Ann (Beach Boys' Party)3. Farmer's Daughter (Surfin' USA)4. I Get Around (All Summer Long)5. Surfer Girl (Surfer Girl)6. Don't Worry Baby (Shut Down Volume 2)7. Wouldn't It Be Nice (Pet Sounds)8. I'm Waiting for the Day (Pet Sounds)9. God Only Knows (Pet Sounds)10. I Just wasn't Made for These Times (Pet Sounds)11. Good Vibrations (Smiley Smile)12. Can't Wait Too Long (Good Vibrations: Thirty Years of The Beach Boys)13. Be Here in the Morning (Friends)14. Big Sur (Holland) Encores: Pink Floyd - "The Show Must Go On" (The Wall)Frankie V

FND is back, and it's a big of a special episode this time. Instead of the usual informal discussion, Zach decided to take a page out of NWR Connectivity's book and dedicated a full episode to general knowledge trivia. Do you know more than our favorite bunch of Alaskans? (Note: You may!) In any case, when you're through listening, what you really ought to do is go on over to iTunes and show your appreciation by leaving a review. This is the best way to get the word out about Crosstawk and general, and I know I speak for all of the people who contribute to this little corner of the internet when I say that we'd all be in your debt. So please do so. Please. Jon Rind is inconsolable. Mike Sklens can't sleep at night. Jonny can't even bring himself to listen to Phish. Only you can prevent forest fires (and our depression). That aside, we'll see you this Friday for a new Discover Music Project!

Ahoy there! It's time for yet another episode of the podcast that's all about movies and movie things, Box Office Poison! This week, Jon unfortunately couldn't make it to the show, but we've got plenty else to discuss, from Chronicle to Take Shelter to even Rocky III and some odd documentary called Beer Tickers. Then, in the second segment, we discuss our Movie of the Month, Paper Moon. Did we all enjoy this black-and-white take on Depression-era underage grifting? You'll have to listen in to find out. And for those of you who like to play along, our March Movie of the Month is going to be Woody Allen's second-highest grossing film of all time, Hannah and Her Sisters. As per usual folks, you can contact us via email (crosstawk@gmail.com), Twitter (@crosstawk) or in the comments section on the website. And when you're done there, I'd surely appreciate you heading on over to iTunes and leaving us a kind review. It's the best way for us to grow our audience, and it's the best way for you to support the podcast.

Jon Rind is back in the land of DMP to deliver a whopping dose of hip-hop to the podcast. We're listening to A Tribe Called Quest, the massively influential but still underground 90s crew out of New York City. Jonny and Jon march through the group's classic albums, exploring the music within the greater context of hip-hop, jazz, and more. It's okay if you don't usually like rap music, because you've probably never heard rapping quite like this, much less combined with such smooth, lush music packed with familiar samples and clever lyrics. Here's the set list: 1. Can I Kick It? (People's Instinctive Travels) 2. Bonita Applebaum (People's Instinctive Travels) 3. Excursions (The Low End Theory) 4. Jazz (The Low End Theory) 5. Scenario (The Low End Theory) 6. Butter (The Low End Theory) 7. Award Tour (Midnight Marauders) 8. The Chase, Pt. 2 (Midnight Marauders) 9. Electric Relaxation (Midnight Marauders) 10. Lyrics to Go (Midnight Marauders) 11. 1nce Again  (Beats, Rhymes, and Life) Encore: De La Soul - "Buddy"

It's double-time this week on The Frozen North Dinnercast as Zach combines two episodes in one to give you a double-dipping of local Alaskan flavor. Can you deal with that much northern exposure? You'll have to listen to find out. Have something to tell the Frozen North Dinnercast? Let them know via email (crosstawk@gmail.com), Twitter (@crosstawk) or in the comments section on the site. Come back on Friday for a brand new episode of Discover Music Project co-starring Jon Rind!

Hey, folks, this episode of BOP is a little different. Rather than our usual format, we decided to skip What We've Been Watching and jumped straight into Trailer Trash, discussing Moonrise Kingdom, Lockout, Casa de mi Padre and Jeff Who Lives at Home. Then, in the second segment, we covered our Top 5 Favorite Movies of 2011. It's a pretty length segment, and in all, this episode clocks in at nearly two and a half hours. So enjoy! We'll be back in two weeks to discuss Stan's Movie of the Month for February, Paper Moon. It's on Netflix Instant, so be sure to play along! See you next week when Discover Music Project returns with guest Jon Rind!

Shipping on time in 2012, it's Crosstawk Comics! This time, the show's gonna be a little different. Seeing as how Gus and I are discussing alternate realities in comics, we figured we'd switch it up - he's hosting, while I'm the lowly co-pundit. So enjoy the change in dynamic - surely I will never allow it again. In all seriousness, it's an awesome episode, and you can let us know what you thought of it via email (crosstawk@gmail.com), Twitter (@crosstawk) or in the comments section on the site. Come back later in the week for a brand new episode of Box Office Poison!

After far too long a wait, the latest episode of Box Office Poison is ready to go! This time, the gang discusses The Artist, Best Worst Movie, Blade Runner, Hanna, more of Louis CK's comedy specials and even an odd Michael Douglas flick. Then, in the second segment, it's time to talk about Jonny's Movie of the Month: Withnail & I. Did we all enjoy this quirky indie darling as much as Jonny did? You'll have to listen to find out. Next month, we'll be talking about Paper Moon, so be sure to catch it on Netflix Instant if you want to play along. And if you've got anything of your own to let us know about, you've got email (crosstawk@gmail.com), the comments section on the site, or any of our various Twitter handles (Karl: @crosstawk, Mike: @StrikerObi, Jonny: @jonnymetts, Stan: Stan_I_Am, Jon: @jonathanrind). We'll see you again later in the week for a brand new Crosstawk Comics and ANOTHER great episode of Box Office Poison!

Our gracious host Karl Castaneda returns to DMP to showcase one of his all-time favorite bands, The Velvet Underground. This is easily one of the most influential rock bands of all time, thanks to Lou Reed's odd songwriting choices and the band's eclectic brand of psychadelia. You can hear elements of Velvet Underground music in artists as diverse as The Ramones, Neil Young, Phish, and Wilco. (Hey, we've also done episodes on all those guys!) Karl is a big fan, and you might be too after hearing these songs: 1. I'm Waiting for the Man (The Velvet Underground & Nico) 2. Venus in Furs (The Velvet Underground & Nico) 3. Heroin (The Velvet Underground & Nico) 4. Lady Godiva's Operation (White Light / White Heat) 5. Here She Comes Now (White Light / White Heat) 6. Pale Blue Eyes (The Velvet Underground) 7. After Hours (The Velvet Underground) 8. Rock & Roll [Alternate Mix] (Fully Loaded) 9. Sweet Jane (Loaded) 10. Oh! Sweet Nuthin' (Loaded) Encore: Walk on the Wild Side - Lou Reed (Transformer) B

Because you demanded it! The Frozen North Dinnercast's pilot on Crosstawk Presents had an amazing reception, and as such, it's been graduated to regular series! From here on out, every other Tuesday, you'll be treated to cold-weather dining. This week, the crew's talking to you from an actual diner. Babies crying, silverware clanging back and forth and the hustle and bustle of a crowded restaurant can all be heard. But above all else, the jibber-jabber of our favorite Alaskans prevails. Want to comment on something you heard on FND? Let us know via Twitter (@crosstawk), via email (crosstawk@gmail.com) or in the comments section on the site. Thanks for listening, folks!

Jonny welcomes back his Internet friend Jon Rind for another listener request show, this time on the music of G. Love and his amusingly titled rhythm section, Special Sauce. This Philly-based bluesman/rapper has a fun, unique style of music that blends genres in a way you don't often hear. Jonny recently went to his first G. Love show for New Year's Eve, so he has a very fresh experience to draw from as the duo explores this music. Here's the setlist: 1. Cold Beverages (G. Love & Special Sauce) 2. Blues Music (G. Love & Special Sauce) 4. Small Fish (Coast to Coast Motel) 5. Kiss and Tell (Coast to Coast Motel) 6. Recipe (Yeah, It's That Easy) 7. Stepping Stones (Yeah, It's That Easy) 8. Astronaut (The Hustle) 9. Give It To You feat. Jack Johnson (The Hustle) 10. Booty Call (The Hustle) 11. Back of the Bus (The Hustle) 12. Ain't That Right (Lemonade) 13. Rainbow feat. Jack Johnson (Lemonade) Encore: Mayer Hawthorne - "The Walk" (How Do You Do) Please let us know what you think via email (crosstawk@gm

Hello and welcome to a brand new episode of Box Office Poison. Jon Rind unfortunatley wasn't around to record for this episode, but there are still plenty of movies and movie thing to talk about. In the first segment, there's tons of year-end flicks to go over, from Tintin to Ghost Protocol to Girl With the Dragon Tattoo to Young Adult to even Dogtooth, Attack the Block and Pitch Black! Then, in the second segment, we get together for another round of Trailer Trash and discuss Prometheus, The Dark Knight Rises, GI Joe: Retaliation and The Hobbit. It might be the best collection of trailers yet, so you don't want to miss it. We'll be back in two weeks for our Movie of the Month, Withnail and I, which you can catch at any time on Netflix Instant. In the mean time, if you've got any thoughts, questions or concerns, you can let us know via email (crosstawk@gmail.com), Twitter (@crosstawk) or in the comments section on the site. And if you haven't listened yet, make sure you hit up the pilot for our latest show, T

It's the first new Crosstawk series of 2012! From the cold, bitter wasteland known as Alaska comes The Frozen North Dinnercast! You'll recognize its Master of Ceremonies, Zach Miller, from NintendoWorldReport.com's Newscast and Connectivity. Every two weeks, he and his buddies Nelson, Marcus and Courtney will gather around the dinner table and shoot the shit. The shit they're shooting this time is their Top 10 Favorite Movies of All Time, and they're apparently chowing down on bacon cheeseburgers and chicken breast. Have some thoughts on the FND? Let us know via Twitter (@crosstawk), via email (crosstawk@gmail.com) or in the comments section on the site. Thanks for listening to this very special pilot, folks! Come back tomorrow for a new episode of Box Office Poison!

Becuase you demanded it! Crosstawk Comics has been gone for all too long, and let's be honest, it was all my fault. But now Gus and I are back to talk about the best comics of 2011! With over 14 series brought up, if you're looking to get into great modern comics, this is the episode to listen to! Have an idea for an episode of Crosstawk Comics? Let us know via Twitter (@crosstawk or @gusslug), email (crosstawk@gmail.com) or in the comments section on the site. Thanks for listening, guys! Come back on Friday for a brand new episode of Box Office Poison!

Jonny and Amanda team up once more to celebrate the gloriously absurd music of Weird Al Yankovic. This show is a listener request, and Rob made the wonderful suggestion of focusing on Weird Al's original songs (i.e. not direct parodies). His selections are some of the funniest, most timeless pieces ever produced by Yankovic. As a happy coincidence, this music also turns out to be a lovely companion to Amanda's choice from a few episodes ago, Ween. Both artists explore a huge breadth of musical styles to present funny, intelligent material. Here's the set list: 1. Dare to Be Stupid (Dare to Be Stupid) 2. One More Minute (Dare to Be Stupid) 3. You Don't Love Me (Off the Deep End) 4. Trigger Happy (Off the Deep End) 5. Pancreas (Straight Outta Lynwood) 6. Everything You Know is Wrong (Bad Hair Day) 7. Since You've Been Gone (Bad Hair Day) 8. Your Horoscope for Today (Running With Scissors) 9. Truck Drivin' Song (Running With Scissors) 10. Hardware Store (Poodle Hat) 11. Bob (Poodle Hat) 12. Close But No Cigar (S

Hey folks, and welcome to a brand new epiode of Box Office Poison! Stan Ferguson couldn't make it this time, but there was still plenty to talk about, from the dark and disturbing The Skin I Live In to a documentary about A Tribe Called Quest to Talladega Nights. In the second segment, we discuss Jon Rind's pick for Movie of the Month, Y Tu Mama Tambien. Did we all love it, or will we meet at a cafe in one year and then never speak again? You'll have to listen to find out. This is the last BOP of 2011, so we'd just like to thank you for another fantastic year! Episode 23, as well as our Top 5 Movies of 2011 are coming soon!

It's time for another DMP Redux. Way back on Episode 4, Jonny and Jon discussed Jeff Buckley, and now, nearly 30 episodes later, Jonny's giving the artist another look. The show starts by answering some listener mail from Adolph Vega, then we showcase a selection of studio, live, and rare recordings from the late, great Jeff Buckley. This highly influential 90s musician has one of the highest male voices you'll ever hear, and he uses it in some very interesting ways across these songs. Here is the full set list: 1. Song to No One w/ Gary Lucas (Songs to No One) 2. Dream Brother (Live at Sony Studios) 3. Lilac Wine (Grace) 4. Je N'en Connais Pas La Fin (Live at Sin-e) 5. Farewell Angelina (Live) 6. If You See Her, Say Hello (Live at Sin-e) 7. Corpus Christi Carol (Grace) 8. What Will You Say (Mystery White Boy) 9. The Way Young Lovers Do (Live at Sin-e) Thanks for listening, folks!