The Christmas Duel

I'm sad that this came out after I put out the Christmas Podcast because, well, because it is so awesome. The Hives & Cyndi Lauper? I mean The Hives will forever be everyone's "new favourite band" and in the words of the great Drew Salisbury "Cyndi Lauper.......fuck yeah." Put the two together and what do you get? One awesome christmas song. So although the stars did not align properly enough to get the song on that podcast, those of you who actually read this blog can enjoy the song on it's very own via the magic of youtube. So sit back with some Nog, put your feet up by the fire, and enjoy. (listener beware: explicit lyrics. earmuffs, children).

Do you know how big a bus is?!?!??!

This may be my all-time favorite you tube video ever.

It's the holiday robot of funk

Now that it's December I've busted out the Christmas jams.  Hell I'll admit it, I was in the mood for some Christmas Cheer and busted them out the day before Thanksgiving, but then promise I didn't touch them again until December.  Since it is officially "OK" to listen to Christmas music now I have made Y'all a special Christmas Edition Made In China podcast.  I look forward to this time of year off and on starting around September, not because of the presents but because of good Christmas music.  Let's face it, nothing can warm even the coldest heart quite like Nat King Cole singing The Christmas Song (Jack Frost toasting, or something like that).  I also love finding good remakes of Christmas songs and hearing NEW Christmas songs that fit the season AND stand alone as good music.  In this Christmas Special Edition of the Made In China Podcast series you can look forward to all of these things and more.  I've put in some old favorites with new spins, new favorites by old folks, some classics and even a few Jewish jawns (you're welcome, Plums & Rafi).  The line up includes the likes of NRBQ, Beck, John Lennon, The Band, Wynton Marsalis, and The Flaming Lips to name a few.  So check it out, this isn't your regular old Christmas mix.

Made In China SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EDITION!

Merry Holidays to all, and to all see you latro.

-B

I have two great friends

Their names are Sarah Pumroy and Nichole Graf. Pictured above are the contents of the package I recieved from these two lovely ladies yesterday. As you can see, the box contained home made pumpkin bars, dead leaves from New York City (only about a quarter of the leaves are pictured), and a sick-ass drawing of a coulpe of 'pilgrimz' declaring deliciousness. Not pictured are the letters I recieved from each of them (because they're private mfers). This post will be short, the main point of it was to point out these two fantastic people and their thoughtful act (not to mention the chedder they spent on said package (shiz was expensive)). It's also to make the rest of you think "what have you done for me (ben) lately?" Nichole and Sarah sent me cookies. In China. This has catapaulted them to the top of my pile of friends, making them the collective queen of the mountain. Do you have what it takes to unseat them?

Second reason was to let y'all know that I have indeed finished another podcast. You can download it here:

Made in China Vol. 3

I've decided that the format for this and most podcasts is/will be music that I've been listening to. It's usually pretty eclectic (I like to change it up). This volume includes some Brazilian jams, Prince, Joy Division, Jake One, some funk/r&b revival, as well as nostalgiac and current indie rock. So check it out if you haven't already clicked on that link up yonder.

The third reason was to post this video from last nights episode of the Daily Show. I really didn't think that anything funny could come from the Mumbai attacks (which were really shitty to say the least). But I'll let John Oliver properly put it into perspective for the rest of us.

The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10c

Mumbai Tragedy

Barack Obama Interview
John McCain Interview

Sarah Palin Video
Funny Election Video

-B