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The New Show on the Block or: Knock! Knock!

15 Wednesday Aug 2018

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So, you know last night I said I had something to write about, right?

Well, that “something” was the addition (and somewhat subtraction) of the Apartment 5B Podcast to The Less Desirables Podcast Network! We have been doing Apartment 5B since February, publishing them (usually) every two weeks. We are working on getting the frequency to weekly because studies show that a weekly produced podcast is more likely to get listened to than one of any less frequency. A5BLogoTestCrop

Well, what is Apartment 5B, you ask? I’ll tell ya. First, 5B was the apartment number of Cosmo Kramer on Seinfeld. Since this is basically a pop culture podcast, with TV being a huge part of it, why not use a good pop culture reference? Why not indeed.

The tagline for this podcast is “Your Podcast home for Irrational Conversations
with the Cool Breezes of Anytown, USA.” It can be about anything or about nothing. See the pattern here? We talk television, movies, music, weird news, we spin a wheel and decide what random topic we’ll talk about.

Does any of that sound familiar? It’s really what The Less Desirables podcast started out being and it’s what I wanted it to become. Don’t get me wrong. I love The Less Desirables and what it has become but it wasn’t my original idea. Also, this isn’t my show. It’s the brainchild of Jeff Evans and “Rory.” I’m just trying to get it more traction by introducing the TLDN audiences to a new podcast. I’m even a “cast member” that goes by the name “Producer Tim.”

If you’re wanting to hear a fun (and sometimes explicit) podcast, give Apartment 5B a try. You can find it on The Less Desirables Network website. We release them every other Tuesday evening, currently. Again, we’re looking to up the frequency. You can find this week’s episode HERE. Enjoy it!

And, again… WELCOME TO THE NETWORK APARTMENT 5B!!!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“The aim is to have fun with the ‘everyday,’ or at least our everyday. That usually is shared agitation, alcohol appreciation, ridiculous journalism, sports, pop culture – you name it, it’s all there, simultaneously inappropriate and hilarious.” – Apartment 5B Podcast

Piggybackin’ the Upside-Down “P” or: WTH?!

12 Tuesday Jun 2018

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Today on The Man Who Ate the Town podcast, Kelly and I talked about several things like IHOP becoming “IHOb” (which is ridiculous, even if it is only temporary), Oreos’ new flavors, Anthony Bourdain’s passing and a few other things. I could go into some long-winded complaint about the IHOb thing but I won’t. You should listen to hear what we said about it. You can do that HERE.

We also put a poll up on that post. We would be very appreciative if you participated in that poll. If you have trouble voting, let me know. It’s important for us to have the interaction with our listeners/readers/viewers.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Food is everything we are. It’s an extension of nationalist feeling, ethnic feeling, your personal history, your province, your region, your tribe, your grandma. It’s inseparable from those from the get-go.” – Anthony Bourdain

Noodlin’ the Piggyback or: Shokunin Yo

17 Tuesday Apr 2018

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Today on The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast, Kelly and I talked with Josh Trusler from Shokunin Ramen that is coming to downtown WSNC later this year (hopefully). Hard to put a date on it because it is much later in the year and as we all know, in the restaurant biz, target dates are only that. But, we talked about the name, the food, the location and a lot of the local farms and farmers from which he’ll be getting stuff and we tried a little katsuobushi (traditionally, dried, fermented, and smoked skipjack tuna, but these were some experiments from Josh). A cool thing all around. I know that ramen has been one of the biggest requests for restaurants downtown, or anywhere, really. Here it comes Winston, are you ready?

You can listen to this episode HERE.

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Homemade katsuobushi from Shokunin Ramen (we tried a couple of these)

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“At Shokunin, we not only wish to fill bellies with delicious food, but we also hope to help our service industry workers a go-to pre/post shift place for food and caffeine.” – Shokunin Ramen

Introducing… or: Top Shelf Top Leaf

15 Wednesday Nov 2017

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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, I would like to introduce to you the newest member of The Less Desirables… Bethany Miller!

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Bethany Miller

 

Now, Dear Reader, I’m sure that you figured out that she has been a regular guest co-host pretty much since the first show after Caitlin left. The plan was to go with a rotating bevy of guest hosts and that would basically be “auditions” for the spot. But, Bethany kept showing up – which is a good thing – and she was engaging with the guests, she’s funny, she’s witty and she is not afraid to take shots at me, which as any listener to The Less Desirables knows, is imperative. So, throw out the “guest” part. She’s official! She’s the seventh person to hold the title of “co-host” (counting myself).

Bethany and her husband, JD, own Top Leaf Cigar Lounge and they offer a great place for people to go, purchase their high-quality cigars (not that Swisher Sweets stuff – not that there’s anything wrong with that), sit comfortably in a casual setting with people of like mind and enjoy camaraderie in this cigar smoking community.  Bethany and JD know what they’re doing and they can guide you in your quest for the “perfect cigar” for you.

Danielle asked me, “can we keep her?” And, you don’t really tell Danielle “no.” Plus, I have been extremely happy with Bethany’s adopted role and she has taken up the mantle. So, welcome, Bethany Miller! Congratulations!

Of course, Wednesdays are usually beer day but Danielle is bringing a “Dealer’s Choice” tonight. Whatever she brings, you can pick it up at City Beverage. Listen tonight to hear what it is and what we think about it. And, if you haven’t yet, check out Bethany as our new co-host.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I’ll take the ‘insult Tim chair.'” – Bethany Miller

It’s a Podcast Life or: a Day For Us

30 Saturday Sep 2017

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So, I’d reserved that I was going to do “Sounds Like Saturday” in lieu of the “Movie of the Week.” And, that’s true, I am. But, today is special.  Today, September 30, 2017, is International Podcast Day!! Since podcasts are the way that I identify with my “job,” what it is that I do, what I’m probably best known for and what I love outside of my wife and family, then it’s like a holiday for me! IPD-Round-400

If you’re not already listening to your favorite podcasts, or wonder what a podcast is, then I have failed you. It’s basically radio on demand. You listen when you want, to whatever you want to, however you want to. Podcasts are very versatile and offer something to everyone. But, beyond just what I do in podcasting (you know I produce five different shows), there are plenty of cool shows that I am a fan of, listen to and recommend many of them. You can listen to the big networks and big-named podcasts and I do recommend you do, but please, give all the independent shows a fair shake. You will definitely find something. In fact, I want to actually list my list of faves and I think that you should give them a listen. Here’s my list (just Google the names and find them, listen to them):

  • Two Peas on a Podcast
  • Super Pee Pee Time (hilarious)
  • Podcast Rock City (all things KISS)
  • No Encore Podcast
  • Ginja Ninja Show
  • Todd Cast Podcast
  • Epic Film Guys
  • Dumb All Over Podcast
  • The Podcast Macabre
  • Nerds With Words
  • Dinner And A Podcast
  • Hush Your Face
  • Super Hero Speak
  • David the Producer
  • Poop Culture
  • Fat Boyz 2 Men
  • Station Wagon Podcast
  • Brew Bloods
  • Designated Drinkrs Pod (no “e” in drinkrs)
  • Bizart Podcast
  • Everyone Has A Podcast
  • Podcast Train
  • Nerd vs World Podcast
  • Good Times Great Movies
  • Truth Cream Podcast
  • The Dad Show
  • The Middle Urinal

So, that’s a good start, right? You can also search the #PodernFamily on Twitter and get access a plethora of great podcasts, too. And, of course, I can’t leave off all the ones that I do. The Less Desirables Network is The Less Desirables, Fan Interference, The Beer Dads, The Man Who Ate the Town and Sipping NC: The Art of Drinking (to return soon). There are a few that I produce (or am producing) that haven’t come out, yet. I am not going to mention them because they’re just not ready, but they will be soon. So, to all my fellow podcasters, my cohosts, biz partners, etc. HAPPY INTERNATIONAL PODCAST DAY!!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“One of the beautiful things about podcasting is that I’m not beholding to some public entity.” – Bryan Callen

I’ll Be Baht or: Fiddlin’ the Piggyback

29 Tuesday Aug 2017

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I went to Fiddlin’ Fish Brewery twice last week and on one of those occasions, I tried the Bahtmobile Thai-themed food truck. I talk about it and the brewery and a few other food related things in this week’s The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast. You can hear that episode HERE!

 

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Pheasant Tail Pale Ale from Fiddlin’ Fish Brewery

 

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Short of screaming-hot Thai food, everything can be suitable for kids too.” – Guy Fieri

And Where is the Bahtman? or: Piggybackin’ Thai

18 Tuesday Jul 2017

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On this week’s The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast, we introduce you to two new culinary businesses: The Cotton Mill Lounge in The Historic Brookstown Inn and Bahtmobile, a Thai cuisine food truck. You can hear about it by visiting HERE.

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Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Local Ingredients / World Flavors” – Bahtmobile

Duck-Rabbit Amber Ale or: The Less Desirables Beer of the Week

24 Wednesday May 2017

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City Beverage, the Official Beer Sponsor of The Less Desirables presents The Duck-Rabbit Amber Ale from The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery, The Less Desirables Beer of the Week.amberale

I don’t know that I’ve ever had this particular brew from Duck-Rabbit. I’ve had plenty of stuff from them and I like just about every bit of it. They’ve got themselves a darn good thing going. From their signature milk stout to their brown ale to their Imperial porter, they have a lot of great beer. This should be no exception.

BeerAdvocate has it rated at 78 (Okay) with no Bros Score. Untappd has it at 3.41 caps out of 5. RateBeer has it at 42 Overall and 50 in Style. Those numbers aren’t thrilling me, by any means. It’s a 5.5% ABV brew, let’s hope it doesn’t let us all down. Have you had it? What did you think? If you’ve not had it or just have a hankering for more, head down to City Bev and grab your sixer. Tell them it’s the beer of the week and get 5% off your order. Tune in later tonight or early tomorrow to hear what Caitlin, Danielle, David and I think of it. On what you ask? Well, the award winning podcast, The Less Desirables, that’s what! Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Naturally High in Flavonoids” – The Duck Rabbit Amber Ale Carton

 

Piggybackin’ or: TMWATT Podcast

09 Tuesday May 2017

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In the latest podcast from The Man Who Ate the Town, I talk about the Fresh Starts and Full Plates gala from Providence Restaurant. I’d appreciate a listen, which you can read and hear HERE.

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Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Serving Something Beautiful” – Providence Restaurant

 

Piggybackin’ or: TMWATT

02 Tuesday May 2017

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It was podcast day for The Man Who Ate the Town. It was Hope du Jour today and I had to announce another sad passing. Listen to the episode HERE.

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Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“It is an opportunity to bring attention to the problem of hunger in our community.” – Hope du Jour