Miike D and Sterling are back from their holiday hiatus for their first podcast of the year and share news of things they've done over the past month. Miike finishes his novel and plans the next step, Sterling announces Oscar nominations. Recorded January 11, 2013.
Aunt Cindy visits the crew as Miike D shares big family news, Sterling review and previews Big Boi's new album Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors , and Sandy Hook is briefly discussed. Top Comic Book/Graphic Novel Films. Would Ironman consider being a sponsor if we promise to wear their earbuds? Recorded December 19, 2012
Aunt Cindy returns to the Lost Dial for a Christmas visit while Sterling and Miike D make tentative plans to visit Washington DC for a future episode. Miike gives an anatomy lesson, specifically on the kidneys; Sterling's Breaking Dawn 2 review; Aunt Cindy's visit to Jamaica. What would the LD crew clothing line look like? Recorded December 19, 2012.
The LD Crew continue their interview with Thomas Frank White including influences, humble beginnings and future plans. Later, the crew predict end of the 12/21/12 predictions which may or may not have already happened and if alpacas may or may not be involved. Sterling's incomplete list of Top Anime Films and viewing the trailer for World War Z . Recorded December 8, 2012.
The LD Crew welcomes back rising star Thomas Frank White with new music. Later, the crew also welcomes back friend and fellow podcaster Ariel Cherie to help predict possible Grammy winners. Recorded December 8, 2012.
WARNING: Some language might offend some listeners. Parental discretion is advised. Miike D's mic is attacked by fuzzies, Sterling is turning elderly, working on the holidays, huge bags of cereal, bird faces, Top Foreign Films, the campaign to get noticed begins. Shout out to Ali Velshi. Recorded December 1, 2012.
Unbeknownst to Miike D and Sterling, they declare November to be National Native American Month which is officially already is in this special extended holiday themed episode. They also discuss their disdain for turkey, holiday commercialism, Black Friday shopping, working third shift, best black and white films past and present, public access TV, and what does a solar flare sound like? Recorded November 20, 2012.
Sterling gets stereotyped, Mike and Ernie recap The Walking Dead (11/11), Top Ten Best Eye Candy Films, the ramifications of Superstorm Sandy are still being felt throughout the northeast, and election day memories. Recorded November 13, 2012.
Miike D, Sterling and Ernie recap and discuss the results of the 2012 election. Miike reviews Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom . And what do bored rich people do? Recorded November 10, 2012.
WARNING: Some language might offend some listeners. Parental discretion is advised. The LD Crew, back from an unplanned hiatus, discuss surviving Superstorm Sandy, new music from Wu-Tang, Gangnam Style, and the end of the 2012 election. Later, Sterling's Top Ten Musicals That Aren't Lame. Recorded November 3, 2012.
The LD Crew discuss comedians with TV shows and where some of them (Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, Dane Cook) have gone. Miike reviews a foreign language app. Later, they discuss the vice presidential debate. Disgruntled bus driver in Cleveland. Sterling's Top Ten movies he never wants to watch again. Recorded October 16, 2012.
Sterling describes a delectable dessert at an oddly named restaurant and later reminisces about a never ending stack of pancakes. Miike D learns what his poo is telling him about himself. So called doctor's credentials are called into question. Hillary Clinton takes the blame for a lot of what's wrong in the world. Who is stealing ideas from Keene? Stop it! Recorded October 16, 2012.
In this special 90 minute episode, Sterling and Miike D discuss baked goods, the first presidential debate, board games that become movies, Jerry Sandusky's sentencing, interns for the show, and the new Angry Birds game Bad Piggies. Later, Sterling lists his Top 10 Worst Eye Candy Films. Recorded October 9, 2012.
WARNING: Some language might offend some listeners. Parental discretion is advised. Sterling continues his fall TV review, Miike sees Honey Boo Boo for the first time, Wendy's favorite high school teacher, Ernie's theory on porn and Babbling Babs discovers truck ornaments. What hasn't the LD Crew talked about in this filthy hour? Recorded October 6, 2012.
WARNING: Some language might offend some listeners. Parental discretion is advised. In this special edition 2 hour uncensored episode, the Lounge is full with special guests Babbling Babs, Ernie and Dom as they discuss the history The Dial and the return of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Sterling takes another look at network fall TV shows and his cancellation predictions. And what's Wendy hiding in her bag? Recorded October 6, 2012.
Miike D gives an in depth review of what the iOS 6 update has done to his iPad 3, and has a little fun with Siri. Later, Sterling watches a creepy alien video (check our Facebook page to watch it). Are there real neighborly neighbors out there? The LD Crew investigates. Plus a bunch of other random nonsense, as usual. Recorded September 25, 2012.
2012 Emmys review, Christina Hendricks review, fall TV 2012 review, Sterling's church movie night review, Mike D's Katt Williams (impression) review and a tease of the iOS 6 review in Part B. Also, Sterling's incomplete Top 10 movie's he'd watch on TV. Recorded September 25, 2012
WARNING: Some language might offend some listeners. Parental discretion is advised. The LD Crew report local news for CT, SC and MA. A new Obama rap song. Wendy hears "Cats and Boots." Recorded September 22, 2012.
WARNING: Some language might offend some listeners. Parental discretion is advised. The LD Crew host a mini charity drive while discussing the past and present works of Paul Thomas Anderson. Later, Sterling reviews a smartphone app of the week and Miike discovers something strange happening with his iPad. Is Siri to blame? Recorded September 20, 2012. (To donate, look for the DONATE button on our Podbean site.)
Sterling reviews Battle Royale vs The Hunger Games, upcoming films including Branded and Cloud Atlas, and new fall shows, TV shows on Netflix, and the little known mysterious mystery show called Persons Unknown. And is Hugh Grant still relevant? Recorded September 13, 2012.
Major Miike D and Captain Tirrell return to Studio A and navigate their memories of September 11, 2001 and explain how that relates to the recent tragedy, and how it can leave a nasty mark on your political campaign. Also discussed, DNC vs RNC. Recorded September 13, 2012.
Miike D and Sterling examine a specific country song and the state of country music today. Sterling reviews older films he hasn't seen in a few years which leads the Crew on another legendary ramblings through cinematic history. What movie would you like to hear get the LD Crew commentary treatment? Recorded September 4, 2012
In this hour, Mike D lists President Barack Obama's greatest accomplishments so far and argues against many Republican views while getting amped for the DNC. Later, around the 47 minute mark, the final Breaking Bad recap of the year. Recorded September 4, 2012.
WARNING: Some language might offend some listeners. Parental discretion is advised. The LD Crew breaks down the Republican National Convention, and Clint Eastwood and his special guest. Later, Miike introduces a new trivia game for Sterling (and callers) to play. Recorded September 1, 2012.
WARNING: Some language might offend some listeners. Parental discretion is advised. Spoiler alert for those still behind on Breaking Bad (and Mad Men for that matter) as we discuss death pools from 4:50-8:25. In this episode, hipsters, TV-themed t-shirts, and Sterling takes a trip to Six Flags which reveals some fears Miike has about fairs and carnivals. Later, classic film Pretty Woman, Dunkin Donuts smartphone apps, and tips for handling crank calls. Recorded August 28, 2012.
Sterling reports on the recent celebrity deaths of director Tony Scott and comedian Phyllis Diller. Miike accidentally travels into the strange side of YouTube while searching for Sun Drop commercial. Later, Sterling describes his computer class. A random Phil Collins moment occurs. Laserdiscs! Recorded August 21, 2012.
In this first hour, the LD Crew take on the controversial Rep. Todd Akin quote, after learning how to pronounce his name (and the name of a comedy director) correctly. SPOILER ALERT: The 2nd half of the show is mostly a Breaking Bad recap, so if you haven't seen the past couple episodes, stop listening after the break. Recorded August 21, 2012
WARNING: Some language might offend some listeners. Parental discretion is advised. Miike D and Sterling examine the chances and possibilities of Vice President Joe Biden and if his gaffes are really as bad as the media points them out to be. Later, the Crew comes up with a new segment and service for our listeners, and Miike gives a brief lesson on Texas history. Recorded August 18, 2012.
Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps get scrutinized by the LD Crew, Sterling's vibrating phone causes Miike D some grief, the widow's peak of Paul Ryan, proof is in the pudding and Wendy feeds creatures she fears. Recorded August 11, 2012.
The majority of this episode discusses London 2012 Olympic Games, some of the events, some of the controversy, and why certain sports are or aren't included in the games. Shouldn't the horses get the medals for equestrian sports? Recorded August 11, 2012.
