The Good Parade

Warning: The PopCast Initiative contains adult languange in abundance.

Following the bizarre success of the Lostcast, Tim Binnall and Jeremy Vaeni
brought their pop culture discussions back to the airwaves
with a limited 13 episode spin-off series: The PopCast Initiative.

Following the bizarre success of that program, Binnall & JV
decided to resume the 'good parade' for a special six-episode Holiday PopCast,
running from sometime around Thanksgiving until around Valentine's Day.

Following the bizarre success of that program, the PopCast duo decided that a return to the airwaves was a must and,
after much deliberation, emerged from the underground for a 7 month run from May to November of 2011.
In honor of this newfound commitment to tomfoolery, the program was renamed 'The Good Parade'

Following the finish of that run, The Good Parade began experimenting with LIVE programs,
because we are lazy and tired of editing the show and it was taking too long for people and they were getting antsy.

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Episode 38 - LIVE Election Night Special -- JV and Binnall watch the polls close, give our 'expert' analysis, and crack wise about the body politic. Plus other a review of Silent Hill 2 and an update on Pitpunzel as well as guest appearances by Vamp Elvis and Baroody.
Total running time: 2 Hours
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Episode 37 - -- In a very special LIVE episode, Binnall will recount his business trip to Baltimore which culminated in a bloody incident on his last day there and JV shares tales of his romancing a woman with unshaved armpits as well as his fights with a rat and a dish washer. Plus a guest appearance by new ANTS, Vamp Elvis.
Total running time: 2 Hours
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Episode 36 - -- TGP goes LIVE once again for a historic edition of the program as we, at long last, crown an all new ANTS. Plus, JV and Binnall review The Muppets, The Bourne Legacy, The Sitter, and Butterfly Effect 3. And, we even take a caller and spend about 20 minutes chatting with the fascinating Mr. Owl.
Total running time: 2 Hours
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Episode 35 - -- In our first LIVE episode since May, JV and Binnall return for an all new edition of The Good Parade. We review The Dark Knight Rises, 21 Jump Street, American Reunion, The Campaign, and the new Total Recall. Plus, we profile the top contenders for America's Next Top Sandy and mess with the people in the chat room during our live conversation.
Total running time: 2 Hours
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Episode 34 - -- Taped two weeks ago, it's a long overdue edition of The Good Parade which sees JV & Binnall review Lunopolis and Resurrect Dead: The Toynbee Tiles Mystery. JV reviews Prometheus and Binnall reviews Taboo: Prostitution. Then, sharing life stories, JV tells us about how he recently got a free psychic reading and Binnall talks about his visit to the doctor and dentist. We also then share our 4th of July stories and Binnall rants about people bitching about the day on Facebook. And, wrapping things up, we announce the upcoming crowning of a new ANTS and turn to the listeners for their feedback on this monumental event.
Total running time: 1 Hour, 49 Minutes
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Episode 33 - -- The Good Parade LIVE #3. TGP returns for our May installment of the program, with a lengthy review of The People vs. George Lucas as well as Avengers, X-Men: First Class, and Red State. Plus, we'll hear about Vaeni's adventures in Hawaii, our thoughts on the Miami zombie story, general bitches and complaints as well as a bunch of other fun stuff.
Total running time: 2 Hours
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Episode 32 - -- The Good Parade LIVE #2. After far too long a break, The Good Parade returns with another 'live' edition of the program, taped on the evening of Tuesday, April 25th. In this 2 hour program, we review Cabin in the Woods, X, Bridesmaids, and Amish Out of Order. We also talk about animals, Facebook, Hawaii, pester Baroody and Grokl in the chat room, and field a reluctant phone call from longtime TGP family member Aligater.
Total running time: 2 Hours
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Episode 31 - -- The Good Parade LIVE. JV and Binnall take TGP to the live airwaves and talk about Vaeni's migration to Hawaii, the return of Sandy, the various characters in the Good Parade 'family,' the celebrities who have died recently, and also generally just try and fill 2 hours of time without any real pop culture stuff.
Total running time: 2 Hours
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Episode 30 - -- Recovered from the garbage pail of time, we present an episode of The Good Parade recorded back in January that never made it to the 'airwaves' until now. In this installment, Binnall and Vaeni provide an update on the future of the program and also review the film Best Worst Movie. JV details his trip to St. Croix. We also recount Vaeni's November trip to BoA HQ which included an adventurous trip to the movies to see Harold and Kumar Save Christmas. We also, two months late, recount our holiday season. Plus more ramblings from the original Muppets of Belleville.
Total running time: 1 Hour, 34 Minutes
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Episode 29 - 'Summer Season' Finale --Our six-month-long run comes to an end as we close the book on TGP's 'Summer Season.' In this lengthy episode, Binnall and JV recap Vaeni's visit to BoA HQ, we provide an in-depth review of Human Centipede 2, JV reviews Black Swan, Season of the Witch, and The Rite, while Binnall reviews Your Highness, Barely Legal, Bad Teacher. Plus, we share some wacky stories and wrap it all up with the final Listener Feedback of the season.
Note: For the squeamish in the audience, who may want to skip the Human Centipede 2 discussion, skip from 23:00 to 66:00
Total running time: 2 Hours, 7 Minutes
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Episode 28 --After an interminable break, The Good Parade returns with our penultimate episode of the 'Summer Season.' In this edition, we mourn the loss of Friendly's, talk about the Occupy Wall Street movement, learn about JV's exodus from NYC, and provide an in-depth review of the film Troll Hunter. Plus, an e-coli outbreak, Hoarders, updates on Binnall's backyard wildlife menagerie and Vaeni's comic book collection, and a bunch of other foolish stuff.
Total running time: 64 Minutes
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Episode 27 - TGP Whale Watch Revisited -- While JV moves to Florida ... or Albequerque ... or Taunton, MA ... we reach into the Good Parade vault and present our classic Whale Watch Spectacular! Originally taped back in the Spring of 2010 and 'lost' to TGP fans, this is the conversation that launched the Good Parade. Join us as JV and Binnall go on a Whale Watch and recount all the madness of the trip. Tail flukes, the terrible whale watch narrater, drunk and ornery Binnall, and 'appearances' by the original Sandy (!!!), ofbaetas, Baroody, Aligator, and other longstanding members of the Good Parade family are included on this trip back in TGP time.
Total running time: 48 Minutes
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Episode 26 - Good Parade-palooza Special -- Fresh off the Good Parade-palooza, it's our massive recap special ! During this epic 2.5 hour show, you'll hear all the wild stories from the weekend and learn about a slew of characters like Veil, Shep, Enkii and friends, John Flynn, Cherry Garcia and wife, Tina Sena and her friend Marisol, Brett from Facebook, the non-couple from Rochester, the mystical Tisa and her out-of-place boyfriend, and the one lonely homeless man who lives in historic Exeter.

Additional highlights include Binnall's hair and lack of Kavorka, Vaeni's frightening number of Friendly's visits, an ill-timed wake-up call, a $1 pen, a Russian prostitute on the patio, and many other bizarre tales from this truly special weekend.

We'll recount all the hilarity and debauchery of the big event and also crown America's Next Top Sandy !
Total running time: 2 Hours, 35 Minutes
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Episode 25 -- It's an episode teased since our very first show ... the long-awaited Good Parade 'ApeCast' featuring an in-depth review of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. We'll also preview the upcoming Exeter UFO Festival and Good Parade festivities, JV provides a life update including his quest to shed his comic book collection, Binnall bitches about his new smart phone, and JV reviews Hobo with a Shotgun. Plus, of course, over 30 minutes of Listener Feedback which includes discussion on 'Finland's only Juggalo,' Chef Boyardee, and the quality of kangaroo meat.
Note: This episode contains spoilers for the Apes film. So, to avoid them, skip ahead to 36:00 into the episode for the remainder of the show
Total running time: 1 Hour, 36 Minutes
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Episode 24 -- Taped in the midst of a madness-inducing heat wave, it's another edition of The Good Parade. JV provides a life update, Binnall previews the new Apes film, we discuss Exeter plans, and JV reviews The Fighter and The Chaperone. Along the way, we mention He-Man, Judge Judy, Tina Sena, Animal Fights, Robot Wars, Amy Winehouse, and a boatload more stuff. And, yes, Listener Feedback, this time with extra Grokl.
Total running time: 1 Hour, 48 Minutes
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Episode 23 -- You've waited long enough ... it's time for another Good Parade ! In this special 'wedding edition' of the program, Binnall and special guest correspondent Lauralicious take JV (and the TGP family) behind the scenes at Binnall's brother's wedding. We'll share the sights, sounds, and smells of these joyous nuptuals while telling you about people named Fish, the Squatter, Artie the One Man Party, and Glavin the bartender, plus Binnall's controversial encounter with two pregnant bartenders. Plus, since we're technically still a pop culture show, JV will review X-Men First Class, Thor, and Super 8. And, to top it all off, a whopping half hour of Listener Feedback.
Total running time: 1 Hour, 48 Minutes
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Episode 22 -- It's a Vaeni-centric marathon of madness as JV regales us with stories of his new job at a pet store. Walking home from work, he details the awfulness of his new gig, talks about some of the characters he works with, shares the story of almost meeting Lady Gaga, and loses his roommate in a moment of live 'breaking news.' Vaeni also reviews Pirates of the Caribbean IV and Binnall reviews Easy A. We also talk about the three icons who retired or died in the last few weeks: Oprah, Randy Savage, and Shaq. Plus, a nearly hour long installment of Listener Feedback.
Total running time: 1 Hour, 49 Minutes
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Episode 21 -- The beat goes on for The Good Parade in another epic edition. In this episode, Binnall and Vaeni compare notes on our respective trips to hairdressers, Binnall shares an awkward story about a janitor named 'Timbles,' Vaeni reviews Battlestar Gallactica, and we have an in-depth Summer movie preview. Plus, a major announcement for fans of Fran, Loaf, and Exeter. And, of course, Listener Feedback. It's good stuff.
Total running time: 1 Hour, 34 Minutes
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Episode 20 -- The newly reborn Good Parade launches our third voyage on the high seas of tomfoolery. In our premiere episode, we'll address the show's name change, Binnall will detail his escape from Retail Hell, Vaeni will recount his visit to BoA HQ and his job woes, Binnall will tell the story of his hypnosis experiment, plus Vaeni reviews Lincoln Lawyer, JD's Revenge, and a bunch of other films, and, as always, Listener Feedback from our insane 'family.'
Total running time: 1 Hour, 27 Minutes
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Episode 19 -- The time has come, once again, to bid farewell to the Good Parade, as we roll out the PopCast Holiday Season Finale. We kick things off with Binnall and Vaeni debating the merits of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. This segues into a hilarious series of Tina Sena updates and then some updates from JV about his job search and the quest for Lauralicious' heart. Then we get into the meat of the Season Finale: the long-demanded tandem review of Hell Comes to Frogtown. We then do some scattershot discussion on the third Lost Boys film, the Pee Wee Herman renaissance, and the Super Bowl. Following that, we welcome special Season Finale guest Jason Baroody to help us mull over the candidates and crown the winner of this season's America's Next Top Sandy. This then leads to the final Listener Feedback of the season, which includes correspondence from the illustrious John Flynn, more Australia madness, foodies & the Long Island strangler, mini reviews of The Wrestler and Man Who Fell to Earth, and a bunch more.
Total running time: 2 Hours, 16 Minutes
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Episode 18 -- In the penultimate edition of the Holiday Season, we begin by finding out about JV's interview at Blockbuster and his return to the drudgery of the working class. This segues into some freestyling that includes a potential Sandy / Next Top Sandy update, more on JV's twisted pursuit of Lauralicious, and an alleged 'death threat' that Vaeni received. Looking at pop culture stuffs, Binnall reviews The Social Network, which segues into discussion on Ricky Gervais hosting the Golden Globes. Then JV reviews two horror movies of different quality: Dead End and the sequel to 2001 Maniacs. Binnall also gives a review of the first 30 minutes of WWE Films' Knucklehead, starring the Big Show. Wrapping up reviews, JV talks about the film Frozen. Plus, more hilarious Listener Feedback, including discussion on Australia, cleaning ladies, furries, and Oprah.
Total running time: 1 Hour, 49 Minutes
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Episode 17 -- After far too long a delay, the PopCast Initiative continues with a massive episode to kick of 2011. We begin by finding out about JV's adventures looking for a job and his disgust with a charitable temp agency. We then extend congratulations to Grokl on his new baby and reflect on the stunning popularity of Tina Sena, plus Binnall provides an update from Retail Hell. Next, we go 'old school' PopCast and review a bunch of stuff: Sean Penn's Fair Game, Dinner for Schmucks, The Other Guys, and Sean Connery's Outland. We also react to the weird bird and fish death stories and also talk about the slew of new stuff that's been released since Michael Jackson died. We wrap it up with a hilarious edition of Listener Feedback.
Total running time: 1 Hour, 44 Minutes
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Episode 16 -- Just in time for Christmas, it's the nearly two hour PopCast Xmas Ubertacular !! During this massive festivus, JV takes out his frustration with NYC hipsters, we review the troubling documentary "I Think We're Alone Now," which profiles two Tiffany stalkers, Binnall provides an update from Retail Hell, and, as always, we tackle Listener Feedback. Along the way, we'll throw in some Christmas discussion as well. Plus, as a special Xmas Bonus, the PopCast breaks new ground as we welcome, for the first time ever, actual guests on the program. First, hilarious comedian and actor John Flynn will review Burlesque and Tron. Then, ardent sci-fi guru Tina Sena will tell us about her favorite science fiction programs and also the shows she hates.
Total running time: 1 Hour, 27 Minutes
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Episode 15 -- After a slight delay, the Holiday PopCast continues with another rousing yuletide episode. In this edition, JV shares his disgust with visiting family for Thanksgiving, we dissect the comedy-horror film ThanksKilling, and Binnall provides an update from retail hell. Plus, it's the return of Listener Feedback, where Binnall busts out a country voice for one of our listeners, we ponder the fate of Baroody, and berate the 'regulars' who have yet to chime in on our return.
Total running time: 1 Hour, 55 Minutes
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Episode 14: Holiday PopCast Season Premiere -- The creepy little program that captured your hearts is back for the Holiday Season that you demanded ! In our return to the 'airwaves,' we cast aside pop culture, opting instead to share some hilarious stories. Binnall will talk about joining the ranks of retail hell, Vaeni shares the tale of an unlikely 'friendship' born on a bus ride, we'll also vent on Facebook weirdos, love gone wrong, and hear about Vaeni's strange past jobs at a video store, deli, and as a busboy. Plus, a whole bunch of other festive holiday shit.
Total running time: 1 Hour, 15 Minutes
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Episode 13 -- After 13 weeks of laughs, tears, hijinks, and hilarity, the PopCast Initiative comes to an end with our massive final(?) episode. We kick things off by answering the question that the world has been asking: what is the future of the PopCast?! Then, we dig into this week's main focus film: The Human Centipede and dissect the movie from front to back. Following that, the most hotly contested battle of the season comes to a close as we crown "America's Next Top Sandy," based on a thorough examination of the contributions of all of our listeners over the last 13 weeks. We then briefly preview our holiday plans, look at the 'best' movies of this season of the PopCast, JV's vegetarianism, an examination of the awfulness of hospitals and EMTs, and, wrapping things up, the final edition of Listener Feedback for the season !
Total running time: 1 Hour, 50 Minutes
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Episode 12 -- The penultimate edition of the PopCast is devoted to an in-depth dissection of the infamous 1980's film Mac and Me. JV and Binnall spend 30 minutes looking at just how awful this film was and why. Following that, we reflect on some of our adventures from the past week, beginning with our Stone Chamber Trip and how Binnall peeing in the woods may have killed a hamster and invoked an owl nature spirit in his backyard. This segues into JV's story of how a rat killed his pet hamster years ago. Then we get a report from Vaeni on Comicon NYC including insight on PopCast listener Jason Baroody, the 'Booth Babes,' and Michio Kaku. Plus, of course, Listener Feedback !
Total running time: 1 Hour, 20 Minutes
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Episode 11 -- It's a supernatural edition of the PopCast which transcends time, space, and good taste! First, in alternating reviews, JV & Binnall report on Salt, Kick-Ass, Monsturd, Sleeping Dogs Lie, Serenity, and Man on Wire. Then we turn the program over to some on-site interviews from the PopCast Hudson Valley Adventure, featuring the notorious Jason Baroody as well as the mysterious Nurikabe. And, of course, Listener Feedback where we set our sights on the film Mac and Me for a future PopCast showcase.
Total running time: 1 Hour, 25 Minutes
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Episode 10 -- In our epic 10th episode, we spend an ungodly amount of time dissecting the 1987 film Garbage Pail Kids: The Movie. While Binnall raves about the depths of awfulness that the film sunk to, JV unleashes his rage at the filmmakers behind this farce and, together, we detail all the places where the movie went wrong. Plus, Binnall responds to Tunnel Dwellers of New York and we finally get around to diving into the Hollywood Hot Tub, featuring our picks as well as the picks of the listeners. And, of course, Listener Feedback !
Total running time: 1 Hour, 27 Minutes
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Episode 9 -- This jam packed, review-laden episode covers Scott Pilgrim v. The World, Men Who Stare at Goats, Jennifer's Body, Antichrist, and Dinner for Schmucks. Plus, there's an awful Fall TV preview which somehow devolves into a discussion about Bobcat Goldthwait and where the Police Academy films went wrong. Jeremy then launches into his alleged discovery of the true meaning of the show Lost and we talk about Binnall getting a Roku and his thoughts on the device, which leads to the Garbage Pail Kids challenge. Jeremy then shares the story of the recent visit from his Japanese scientist friend. Plus, Listener Feedback !
Total running time: 1 Hour, 21 Minutes
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Episode 8 -- It's the long-awaited PopCast Exeter UFO Festival Recap Festivus ! JV starts by recounting his trip from NYC to Exeter, which included a one-of-a-kind birthday party at Friendly's and a torturous hot tub session. Binnall then talks about his Friday Exeter adventures, including his courting of a girl that he dubbed 'Loaf.' We then talk about some of the highlights from Saturday, including Binnall's bizarre sexual magnetism in Exeter, Fran & The Morlocks concert, the overwhelming friendliness of Exeter townspeople , the rock star charisma of Stan Friedman, and the enduring appeal of the Loaf and Ladle restaurant. Plus tons of Listener Feedback !
Total running time: 1 Hour, 16 Minutes
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Episode 7 -- Coming at you early, before Labor Day traffic and Hurricane Earl, it's Episode Seven of the PopCast Initiative. Binnall and Vaeni preview this weekend's Exeter UFO Festival and discuss their plans and goals for the event, JV reviews the Bruce Willis film Surrogates, Binnall reviews the British comedy Frequently Asked Questions about Time Travel, Vaeni talks about the film Edges of Darkness, Binnall talks about two of his newest guilty pleasures: MTV's Teen Mom and Jerseylicious, Vaeni reviews the Day of the Dead remake. In the storytime portion of the show, JV tells some tales about his former roommate 'The Dan.' Plus, a boatload of Listener Feedback !
Total running time: 1 Hour, 15 Minutes
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Episode 6 -- Better late than never, Episode Six is finally online! In this edition, Binnall tries to review Moon without spoiling it, Vaeni reviews The Expendibles, Binnall reviews Inglorious Basterds, which turns into an extended discussion on his irrational hatred for Quentin Tarrantino. Vaeni reviews 'bad' films Raiders of the Damned and Bad Biology. Plus, Binnall provides a wildlife update and shares the tale of how he terrified a little girl. And, of course, Listener Feedback!
Total running time: 1 Hour, 7 Minutes
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Episode 5 -- It's our Fave Five Festivus in honor of Episode Five. JV review The Other Guys, Binnall talks about LA Ink, this leads to some discussion about tattoos, JV gives a brief overview of Firefly and talks about his recent visit from Mrs. Vaeni and how it led to his antics at an opera and his loathing of romanic comedies. Next, we launch the Fave Five festivus as JV and Binnall share their personal Fave Five. Next we share and react to all the listeners' Fave Five contributions. We also get an update on Vaeni coming to Exeter.
Total running time: 1 Hour, 10 Minutes
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Episode 4 -- Our march through the Summer films of 2009 continues as Jeremy and Binnall both review the film Up and discuss Pixar films in general, Binnall also reviews Land of the Lost, Jeremy reviews the documentary Jesus Camp, we also talk about our prospects of seeing Human Centipede, Jeremy tells us about his neighborhood Sizzler, Binnall provides an update on his neighborhood wildlife and Jeremy updates his Roku adventure and also share the story of the time he got a colonic. Plus, listener feedback !
Total running time: 1 Hour, 10 Minutes
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Episode 3 -- Jeremy reviews Inception & Sorority Row, Binnall talks about The Pumpkin Karver, Jeremy also reviews Boondock Saints, Tunnel Dwellers of New York, and Howell's Moving Castle. This segues into Jeremy's sex-magik experiment and Binnall recounting his days as a temp at the store Anthropologie and shares a bunch of stories of being oppressed. We've also got a woodchuck and kiddy pool update as well as more Listener Feedback, including the return of Sandy ~!
Total running time: 1 Hour, 2 Minutes
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Episode 2 -- Jeremy and Tim discuss Wolverine, Lindsay Lohan in jail, The Invention of Lying, Moon, Scyfy's Haven & Warehouse 13, Jeremy's plans to get rid of cable, the documentary Flow, Binnall's gun story and his remembrances of being a teacher, Paranormal Files, and the first 'Listener Feedback' of the Summer session.
Total running time: 1 Hour
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Episode 1 -- The PopCast Initiative debuts. Jeremy and Tim discuss Zombieland, The A-Team movie, Binnall's Summer TV picks so far, Jeremy's discovery of the Miss International Hooters pageant, Jeremy's stories from camp, Binnall's 'pet' woodchuck and other stuff.
Total running time: 1 Hour
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