I guess I get why they call it a “round table” discussion. But, for some reason, since the beginning, we have called TLD shows without guests, Roundtable Discussion. We just shoot the breeze about whatever we want. That is what happened tonight, too. You can listen to Bethany, Tracy and me talk about whatever the heck we want, and you can do it here.
Hey! I’m looking for guests for later this month, October, and November. I also need music from local, regional, or national artists that don’t require royalties for me playing their tunes. If you know someone or are someone that has music to share or if they want to come on the oldest, continuously-running pop culture podcast.
I had my “Girls” back tonight. Last week we didn’t have a full TLD because of a local emergency. This week, I had Tracy and Bethany back but our scheduled guest couldn’t make it. So, we just shot the shite and just had a good time with ourselves. I liked it. I want some guests back but, again, I had my girls. You can listen to the episode here.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “You say “faith over fear,” but you got me at a loss. You’re holding on to what you got, no matter what the cost. All us Christians seem so frightened as we hold our guns aloft. I think we fail to see the meaning of the cross.” – “Toss the Guns” (Chapman)
Today, we had a school shooting. One that included one student being shot by another student and the victim succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. They have caught the suspect responsible. We were supposed to have Sabrina Wingo from Taste of the Triad on The Less Desirables to talk about her restaurant and celebrate her birthday (which is today). Tracy has a high school aged daughter and she along with students across the district were in lockdown mode and by the time Tracy got there, she was pretty shaken. The storms came through and so I told Bethany not to come. I just talked for about 3 minutes. I was not then and don’t plan on talking about retaliation. But, I hope the young person, if found guilty, pays his debt to the family of the boy whose mother can never hug her son again. So, we didn’t have a podcast. I recorded something but it wasn’t our normal thing. You can listen to what I did record here.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “The victim was identified as William Chavis Raynard Miller Jr.” – Bobby Kimbrough
The BCPF and I both got our do’s did yesterday and we both feel much better. Lunch and records, then dinner with friends. It was a good Saturday! Here’s the haul!
Of Monsters And Men – My Head Is An Animal — An Icelandic band that The BCPF digs. This is their debut album from 2011. 2×Vinyl Limited Edition, Reissue, Pink Splatter on White. New.
My Morning Jacket – Evil Urges — Another band that The BCPF likes. We actually saw them in Greensboro sometime after we started dating in the old War Memorial Auditorium. 2 x Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Album, Repress, Cream with Black Blob. New.
Colin Hay – Going Somewhere — A reissue from the former frontman of Men At Work. We saw Colin in Charlotte on The BCPF’s 35th or 36th birthday. Limited edition of 1000 on white vinyl. New.
Underdog Records is still on mask wearing and will be for the foreseeable future. It’s air conditioned in there so don’t complain you’ll get to hot or that it’s uncomfortable and all that jazz. None of us like it and if everyone would have done their parts we wouldn’t be in this mess. But, he’s been getting a lot of stuff in, from equipment to freshly used and brand new albums (including reissues). Check out their Instagram and Facebook for “breaking news” from Underdog about what Jonathan has just gotten in. You can order new vinyl 24/7 by visiting the Underdog Records website. I use Discogs for my collection and you should, too.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “I can’t stop the way I feel. Things you do don’t seem real. Tell me what you’ve got in mind cause we’re running out of time. Won’t you ever set me free? This waiting ’round’s killing me. She drives me crazy, like no one else. She drives me crazy, and I can’t help myself.” – “She Drives Me Crazy” (Steele/Gift)
Tonight on The Less Desirables, we had Kristie Staton from Creative Force on. She talked about the importance of creative branding and direction, how her business can help yours, her being a flautist, and other things we got over in the weeds about. You know us, we get in the weeds a lot. You can listen to that episode here.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “Hit ‘em right between the eyes with a vision that’s so riveting, your audience can’t help but look.” – Creative Force
Tonight on The Less Desirables, we had Cindi McNulty, owner and astrologer of Essential Zodiac here in WSNC. She did my natal chart and it turns out there is Scorpio all through this shell I call me. The reading was pretty in-depth, too. I highly recommend you listen to the episode and you contact Cindi to do your chart.
The BCPF’s and my day yesterday was a bit weird. We had breakfast and Underdog Records but we had to go to an event for her work in Greensboro yesterday afternoon. It wasn’t a normal Saturday, but we were together, so there’s that. Here’s the haul:
Björk – Post — #376 on the RS list that matters and #289 on the one that doesn’t. I remember listening to it, but don’t remember a lot about it. I went back and read my review of it and it really kicked my behind. I dug it, even included it in a summation on what I did or didn’t like or what what stood out to me. New.
Rolling Stones – Beggars Banquet — #58 on the RS list that matters, #185 on the one that doesn’t. I couldn’t believe I didn’t have this already. Anniversary Edition. Packaged in slip cover with gatefold LP sleeve containing the LP and 12″ 45 rpm disc, a bonus picture sleeve with a flexi disc plus a download card for mp3s of the album and bonus content. Flip side of the 45 rpm disc is embossed with an image of the gatefold front cover. While it is classified as used, it’s still sealed (until I open it), so I’m going to say “New” instead.
The Magnetic Fields – The Charm Of The Highway Strip — The third studio album by American indie pop band The Magnetic Fields, released in 1994. It is the first Magnetic Fields album to have its original release with record label Merge (based in Durham, NC). We listened to it yesterday. The BCPF loves this band. I am mostly indifferent. The “mostly” leans toward not liking them. But, I don’t dislike them. New.
Explosions In The Sky – Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Die, Those Who Tell The Truth Shall Live Forever — I know nothing of this band and I haven’t heard it yet. This is from the bastion of truth, accuracy and veracity – Wikipedia: The band garnered a small amount of media attention as the liner notes of this album contained a picture of an airplane and the text “This Plane Will Crash Tomorrow”. A rumor circulated that the album was released on September 10, 2001, the day before the September 11, 2001 attacks, but this is not true. According to Amazon.com, the album was officially released September 4, 2001, exactly one week before the attacks. An interview with Stylus claims the album was available as early as August 24, 2001. Members of the band told Stylus that they had the artwork and idea for the liner notes for over a year before the attacks on the World Trade Center. Has a 20th anniversary Temporary Residence sticker on the cover. Colored labels. New.
Jonathan has some used stuff to go through in the store which means it’s a good possibility of having a lot of “freshly used” stuff for purchase. You can buy new vinyl, day or night, 24/7, 365 by visiting the Underdog Records website. I use Discogs to track my collection and you should, too!
And lastly, don’t forget to listen to the Beeswax Vinyl Daily podcast. Yeah, I know I reminded you earlier this week but it’s a “Daily” podcast afterall. Subscribe and get it when it comes out!
Until tomorrow, keep spinnin’… Scorp out!
— “I watched with glee while your kings and queens fought for ten decades for the gods they made. I shouted out, “Who killed the Kennedys?” Well, after all, it was you and me. Let me please introduce myself, I’m a man of wealth and taste. And I laid traps for troubadours who get killed before they reach Bombay.” – “Sympathy for the Devil” (Jagger/Richards)
This week on The Less Desirables, Tracy, Bethany and I didn’t have a guest, so we just sat around and shot the breeze, talked about the good things going on and vented about the bad things. We were going to do some Pod Deck cards or some other games but we had fun conversing. Listen here.
This week’s haul is a short one, just like last week’s. Yesterday was Record Store Day and I didn’t really want much. I had a friend who was #1 in line and got me two King’s X records that I’ll put in next week, when I get to them. I don’t have them in hand, yet. Here’s the haul:
Rush – Rush — An EX condition “ORIGINAL PRESSING” copy of the debut Rush album. The cover is a little worn but the vinyl is immaculate. The only Rush album that didn’t have Neil Peart on drums and it’s still an excellent album. Can you imagine the joy for Mercury when they realized they signed Rush based on the strength of this album and as a bonus you have one of the most prominent, talented and well-known drummers in prog music history, heck just music history? Win win for them.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Déjà Vu ♦ Alternates — I guess we got out of the Fleetwood Mac “alternates” and have moved into CSNY for the Record Store Day exclusives. You get a lot of “demos,” “early versions,” “alternate mixes,” andmore on these. I really enjoyed the Fleetwood Mac ones and this was pretty cool, too. New.
Underdog Records will be going back to normal now, I think. RSD always push Jonathan to his limits but I think the one in June and this one came out well for him. That’s cool. What RSD stuff he didn’t sell yesterday will be on the website probably today and you can get what you want along with any other new vinyl he has by visiting the website. I use Discogs to make sure I don’t already have something in my collection when I’m buying. I also use it to just keep up with what I have and use the handy randomize feature. You should use it, too.
Until tomorrow, keep spinnin’… Scorp out!
— “It seems to me I could live my life a lot better than I think I am. I guess that’s why they call me, they call me the workin’ man.” – “Working Man” (Lifeson/Lee)
Tonight was Kristen Daukas takeover on The Less Desirables. Eugene was supposed to be her co-host/guest for the evening but he had to miss because of family emergency. So, even though I was supposed to be “off,” I sat in with Kristen as she ran the ship. It was fun. Like I said in the Facebook and RSS feed, what do two ADD people with a couple of microphones and a bottle of wine talk about? Well, anything they want to, really. Hear that episode here. And, hear the “BWV Daily” here.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “What advice did your parents give you that you wish you took?” – Kristen Daukas
