Tue, 17 October 2006 #78: ATLANTIC STANDARD TIME. This week we have a Road Report, and a Limbo File about what happens to good lawyers. What Were They Thinking? talks about voting machines, book banning, and bad laws. We're All Gonna Die!! is wondering about healthy food and play time for kids. We Rant about Daylight Savings Time -- again. You have to get up pretty early to listen to Road Rage. This episode runs 15:57 Bumper music this week is by The Swingle Singers and Burnshee Thornside Comments[1] |
Tue, 10 October 2006 ROAD RAGE #77: REGIME CHANGE This week, The Limbo Files reaches new depths as we watch the spin on Mark Foley. We have a Poultry Report that will raise your hackles. What Were They Thinking? gets political, We're All Gonna Die!! gets nostalgic, And we Rant on the need for Regime Change. Mark your ballot for Road Rage and don't leave any hanging chads. This episode runs 16:21 Bumpers this week by The Swingle Singers Comments[1] |
Tue, 3 October 2006 Road Rage is going to be a bit more political for the next four weeks as the U. S. enters its silly season before the elections November 7. For those listeners who aren't in the U. S. -- my apologies. We'll have our usual segments, maybe a few more Limbo Files than usual, and it will all be over soon. We're All Gonna Die!! has a snake story, a fish story, and we wonder about the future when "Jackass Number Two" is our most popular movie. What Were They Thinking? has stupid crook tricks. We Rant about the contributions from our two most recent Presidents. Vote early and often with Road Rage. This episode runs 15:51 Bumpers are by John Williams Comments[0] |
Tue, 26 September 2006 #75: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE MIDDLE CLASS? This episode of Road Rage is all about big box stores and the war on the middle class. Go Figure returns with an explanation of how wages can be rising, but workers keep falling behind. We have a Limbo File about another way military families are being screwed. What Were They Thinking? talks about tax breaks, free-trade lies, and a company that keeps its word. We're All Gonna Die!! looks at who decides how we live, and we Rant about what's really wrong with Walmart. Thank you for shopping at Road Rage. This episode runs 16:31 Bumper music by special arrangement with The Swingle Singers Barry C. Lynn's article on Walmart. Comments[0] |
Tue, 19 September 2006 Road Rage #74: Equinox This week, we have a Poultry Report, and it's good eating. We're All Gonna Die!! is worrying about rogue black holes, climate meltdowns, and why Congress wants to perform brain surgery. What Were They Thinking? looks at self-reliance And we Rant about the Equinox being a wake-up call. Night time is the right time to listen to Road Rage. This episode runs 16:17 Production help this week from Daffy Duck, and others. Bumpers this week by special arrangement with The Swingle Singers Comments[0] |
Mon, 11 September 2006 #73: 5-5-5-5 September 11, 2006 This episode of Road Rage is a memorial tribute to those New Yorkers who died at the World Trade Center five years ago. It includes sounds recorded that day from witnesses and police and fire radios, some of which may be disturbing to some listeners. As a native New Yorker now living in Maine, I wanted to tell these stories of New York and how it coped with the tragedy. The episode title is the bell signal sounded when a firefigher dies in the line of duty: five bells, repeated four times. This episode runs 15:00 Here are some links: Donna M. Maris Jennifer Stewart and her account of 9/11 The Bill Nemitz column 9/11 Archives "The Guys" Anne Nelson The Play Comments[0] |
Tue, 5 September 2006 This week, We're All Gonna Die!! is worried about a dead zone in the Pacific Ocean, there's a new pain killer which is habit-forming but legal, and we talk about Pluto. On What Were They Thinking?, we have a squirrel attack, we get to play God, and we talk about Barney. We Rant about a man who was ahead of his time. Road Rage is always right on time. This episode runs 16:36 Bumpers this week are by John Williams |
Tue, 29 August 2006 This week, we have a Limbo File from an unexpected quarter. We're All Gonna Die!! is worried about getting a good deal while the ice caps are melting. What Were They Thinking? has another fish story, a good news story about gas prices, and we feel a back door draft And The Rant worries about a hard rain. Road Rage will always keep you warm and dry, if the creek don't rise. This episode of Road Rage runs 16:05 A HARD RAIN'S A-GONNA FALL by Bob Dylan Copyright © 1963; renewed 1991 Special Rider Music Comments[0] |
Tue, 22 August 2006 Road Rage presents the best Paudcasting money can't buy. We've got terror and horror on We're All Gonna Die!! We have a Poultry Report about high tech pigeons. What Were They Thinking? has news about high tech passports, and political news from Texas and New Jersey. The Rant this week tells us how to make an Apple Snafu, as Apple takes a bite out of the Pod People. Listen to Road Rage before you call your lawyer. This episode of Road Rage runs 15:40 Bumpers this week by The Swingle Singers Comments[0] |
Tue, 15 August 2006 This week on Road Rage we have more snakes, and speaking of snakes, another Limbo Files. We're All Gonna Die!! has stories about tobacco and prayer. What Were They Thinking? has stupid criminals and we Rant about selfishness. When you listen to Road Rage, it's all about us. This episode runs 16:19 Bumper Music by John Williams Selfish Gene Party Tapes (BIG download!) Comments[0] |
Tue, 8 August 2006 This week, we have a Poultry Report featuring homeless ducks, and a Roo Report from Ireland. We're All Gonna Die!! is visiting the Galapagos Islands, and worrying about global warming and magic mushrooms. What Were They Thinking? considers Groucho Marx, monkey business, and another Apple snafu. And The Rant tries to stay out of the heat. Get some 'shrooms and join us for another episode of Road Rage. This episode runs 16:39 Bumpers this week by The Swingle Singers And we had production assistance from Daffy Duck and Groucho Marx Comments[0] |
Tue, 1 August 2006 This week We're All Gonna Die!! looks at what happens before we die: we go on Medicare, and then to a hospital, both of which are trying to kill us. We have a Toad Report and the toads don't like us much, either. What Were They Thinking? targets politicians and government officials. And The Rant warns against staying the course. If you stay the course with Road Rage, you'll feel much better. This episode runs 16:42 Bumpers this week are by John Williams Comments[0] |
Tue, 25 July 2006 We have a fabulous Poultry Report, and a new guest of honor on the Limbo Files. We're All Gonna Die!! is worried about what the ocean is up to, and What Were They Thinking? looks at foolishness spanning 300 years. ... and The Rant wonders where all the rocket scientists have gone. We also have a special musical guest. This week, Road Rage is going to be a blast (off) This episode of Road Rage runs 16:29 Bumpers this week are by The Swingle Singers Comments[0] |
Tue, 18 July 2006 Go Figure returns with an analysis of the U.S. budget, which leads naturally into a disturbing Poultry Report. We're All Gonna Die!! talks about dead birds, and there's something new to worry about in outer space. What Were They Thinking? investigates law and order. ... and The Rant is all about karma and Enron. What goes around, comes around on Road Rage. This episode runs 15:31 Bumpers by John Williams, Burnshee Thornside, and The Swingle Singers Instant Karma by John Lennon, copyright 1969, was released on Apple Records. Comments[0] |
Tue, 11 July 2006 ROAD RAGE #64 BUDDY, CAN YOU SPARE A DIME? This week, we have a Poultry Report, and the Limbo Files returns. What Were They Thinking? looks at politics, and at why everybody is suing Apple. We're All Gonna Die!! has good news/bad news about healthcare, and two more ways your cell phone can kill you. The Rant looks at the minimum wage and finds that it isn't enough. Make your vote count when you listen to Road Rage. This episode runs 16:42 Bumpers this week are by The Swingle Singers and a special guest appearance by Burnshee-Thornside Comments[0] |
Wed, 5 July 2006 This week, we join with the New England Podcasters in celebrating Independence 4 US july4us We'll have We're All Gonna Die!!, focusing on death, math, baseball, and money. What Were They Thinking? will look at independence and unintended consequences. We Rant about a kind of independence that used to be common, but is now rare. We're a day late, but you can still light a firecracker and listen to Road Rage. This episode of Road Rage runs 16:40 Bumper music this week by John Williams Comments[0] |
Tue, 27 June 2006 This weeek, we're re-winding some of the best bits from last fall's Road Rage epsiodes. What Were They Thinking? remembers the Palo Verde nuclear power plant with an untested emergency cooling system, the Google War between Denmark and Canada, Tim Horton's unfortunate ad campaign, and an uplifting example of Unintended Consequences. We're All Gonna Die!! has studies, lots of studies. Early retirement will kill you, but so will working too hard. Walking a dog is good for you, but not if you make your dog crazy. We have a Road Report, featuring a car-jacking, a gas shortage panic, and a good argument for using a child safety seat. And we have some stories about New Jersey wildlife. We also have a World Cup Minute and The Rant pays homage to The Beautiful Game, played the way it should be. Next week on Wednesday, we'll have a brand new and very special episode of Road Rage, celebrating Independence with the rest of the New England Podcasters. This episode runs 16:31 Bumper Music this week is from John Williams, Burnshee-Thornside, and The Swingle Singers Comments[0] |
Tue, 20 June 2006 IT'S THE REAL THING This week on Road Rage, we're looking at Big Box stores. The Limbo Files has good news - bad news for Senator Dr Bill Frist. We have a Poultry Report about a duck's nest. We're All Gonna Die!! has bad news about the American Healthcare system, good news about beer and the story of Jack the Cat versus the Bear. What Were They Thinking? tells us about a crazed mall Easter Bunny and what not to do with a backhoe. And we rant about WalMart: This episode runs 15:27 Bumper music this week is by the Swingle Singers And we had help from Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck Comments[0] |
Tue, 13 June 2006 We've got a new queen of The Limbo Files this week, and The Supremes travel North. What Were They Thinking? has more car trouble, and We're All Gonna Die!! worries about a crater in the Antarctic and flying snakes. The Road Report has two strange road trips, and The Rant looks at the not-so-friendly skies. Make sure your tray table is secure before listening to this episode of Road Rage. This episode of Road Rage will occupy 16 minutes and 24 seconds of your life. Bumper music this week is from John Williams and Burnshee-Thornside The Flye Point Music and Arts Festival Comments[0] |
Tue, 6 June 2006 This week, The Supremes return with another breathtaking decision, and we have a Poultry Report. What Were They Thinking? has car trouble and there's a snake involved. We're All Gonna Die!! talks about something that can kill you and two things to make you feel safe. And on this June sixth, The Rant remembers D Days past and present. Listen to Road Rage. It's not a walk on the beach. This episode runs 16:25 We have bumper music this week by JohnWilliams and The Swingle Singers Comments[0] |
Tue, 30 May 2006 This week, we have have a Poultry Report about a big bird named Ernie. We're All Gonna Die!! worries about becoming extinct. What Were They Thinking? looks at drunken monkeys and a very special new calendar. And The Rant takes a look and a listen to The Dixie Chicks. Listen to Road Rage and you'll never have to take the long way home. This epsiode runs 16:29 We have bumper music this week by JohnWilliams and The Swingle Singers Comments[0] |
Tue, 23 May 2006 We have a full plate of goodies this week on Road Rage, including a Road Report on seat belts and bra straps. What Were They Thinking? looks into reports of exploding cell phones, how to burn your house down, and how to get on national television. We're All Gonna Die!! worries about water shortages, what's bothering the dolphins, and we offer another reason to quit smoking. ... and The Rant wonders why our state government is putting bulleyes on some peoples' back. Road Rage is like a Kevlar vest for your mind. This week's bumper music by the Swingle Singers This episode runs 15:36 Comments[1] |
Tue, 16 May 2006 This week on Road Rage, we have a Limbo Files in which we apologize to a former winner. We're All Gonna Die!! has a special story for mother's day. What Were They Thinking? explores the sense of humor of the police. And The Rant looks at a very Tricky Dick. If you listen to Road Rage this week, you might get a big refund on your taxes. This episode runs 15:02 Bumper music this week by special arrangement with The Swingle Singers Comments[1] |
Tue, 9 May 2006 ROAD RAGE #55: THE WAY IT IS This week on Road Rage, we take to the roads. We have a Road Report and Go Figure returns with thoughts on the price of oil. What Were They Thinking? has a story of mistaken identity, misplaced alligators, and a real case of road rage. We're All Gonna Die!! has killer chimps, research on sleep, and wrong site surgery. And The Rant wonders why some things are the way they are. Be careful while listening to Road Rage, or you might get hit by a truck. This episode of Road Rage runs 16:38 Musical interludes this week from John Williams and Burnshee Thornside Comments[2] |
Tue, 2 May 2006 ROAD RAGE #54: HU'S ON FIRST?
This week, we reach a new low on The Limbo Files: attacking dead people. We have a feel-good Poultry Report Link: www.briloon.org/ed/eagle/index.htm What Were They Thinking? features scams and people who think they have a right to control your life. We're All Gonna Die!! has some safety tips for when the earth tries to swallow you. And The Rant tries to finds humor in the recent visit of Chinese President Hu. This epsiode of Road Rage runs 16:20. If you listen to Road Rage, you'll be on solid ground. Comments[2] |
Tue, 25 April 2006 ROAD RAGE #53: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US We celebrate our first birthday by looking back over the events of the past year, including ... And we read listener comments and reveal our decision on a new theme song and bumpers. It's the Road Rage Birthday show. * This episode runs 15:22 ** We have special bumper music this week, "Cut the Cake", written by Tina Liza Jones and performed by John McCutcheon and others. Find John's music at http://www.folkmusic.com Comments[0] |
Tue, 18 April 2006 ROAD RAGE #52 ICE OUT We have a new guest on the Limbo Files, and we have a Poultry Report from Maine. What Were They Thinking? has ninjas, vegetarians, stupid politicians and another loose kangaroo. We're All Gonna Die!! looks at death. ... and The Rant listens to the loons as it ponders the meaning of an early spring. Road Rage is like a lonely cry in the night. This episode runs 16:22 Comments[0] |
Tue, 11 April 2006 ROAD RAGE #51: BEST OF ROAD RAGE We're back from the World Curling Championships. Congratulations to Scotland on their fine win over Canada, and to all the teams and volunteers who made this event so fantastic. There are pictures on the website at http://www.wcc2006.org/ including a couple of (ahem) moi interviewing the players. This week, we're re-winding episodes 17 through 22 for stories that are worth hearing again, like the Reptile Trifecta and When Geese Attack. Feel free to listen to these or any other episodes in full. And, please come back next week for a brand new episode of Road Rage. Comments[0] |
Tue, 4 April 2006 ROAD RAGE FIVE OH It's Road Rage Five Oh and who woulda thunk it? We celebrate our fiftieth episode and our fiftieth state with information you won't find in the guidebooks. We have a Giant Mango, a Giant Pizza, and a whole lot of other foolishness, including some surprise guests. We tell you more about the TV show Hawaii Five Oh (get it?) than you may want to know. And we remember Jean Shepherd and Steve Allen, two pioneers of whatever this is that we do. Road Rage Five Oh is a luau for your ears. Be there, aloha. Comments[2] |
Tue, 28 March 2006 ROAD RAGE #49: MARCH MADNESS
We explore various forms of irrational behavior in this episode. The Limbo Files reports on a very nasty protest movement. What Were They Thinking? has some stupid crook tricks. We're All Gonna Die!! looks at air quality, and has some good news - bad news about cancer. We have a Road Report, some program notes, and The Rant takes a closer look at March Madness. If you can keep your head while others are losing theirs, you must be listening to Road Rage. Note: Road Rage is super-sized this week at 16 minutes. Comments[1] |
Tue, 21 March 2006 ROAD RAGE #48: MUD SEASON
This week we have some topics we can really sink our teeth into. We're All Gonna Die!! looks at fighting tooth decay with red wine What Were They Thinking? celebrates hot and cold running beer, Toothing, and National Wear A Kilt to Work Day. We have a Poultry Report from India And The Rant drags us through the joys of Mud Season. When you listen to Road Rage, you always get a smooth ride. Comments[5] |
Tue, 14 March 2006 ROAD RAGE #47: ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG
This week, What Were They Thinking? goes on the road to look at some strange things happening on the highways and byways. We're All Gonna Die!! looks at lifestyle changes than can kill you. We have a story that demonstrates that no good deed goes unpunished. The Limbo Files has two returning guests of dishonor, and The Rant wonders why it is that only the good die young. If you listen to Road Rage, you won't live longer, but it will seem like it. Comments[0] |
Tue, 7 March 2006 #46: FROST HEAVES
In this episode of Road Rage, we wonder why people seem to prefer reality TV over reality. What Were They Thinking? visits the "everybody does it" excuse. The Supremes are back, looking at two big issues. We're All Gonna Die!! worries about falling behind. And The Rant looks at frost heaves, those unexpected bumps in the road. With Road Rage, you always get a smooth ride. This ride lasts 16:26. Comments[3] |
Tue, 28 February 2006 #45: I NEVER DRANK THE KOOL AID
This week on Road Rage, We're All Gonna Die!! talks about four things that could be trying to hurt you. What Were They Thinking? has stories about a stupid crook and a miffed Canadian. The Rant talks about blind faith, which can also kill you. We remember Don Knotts, who died over the weekend. ... And we start a new feature we call The Supremes. Have some Kool Aid* while you listen to Road Rage. * Wiki-Pedia says they didn't have Kool Aid at Jonestown. What do they know? ** This episode of Road Rage runs 16:12 Comments[0] |
Tue, 21 February 2006 ROAD RAGE #44: EATS SHOOTS AND LEAVES In this episode, We're All Gonna Die!! is about stress, and we offer some feng shui and career advice. What Were They Thinking? has a naked man running, a 400 million dollar book-keeping error, and some advice on what not to bring when visiting the U.S. The Rant looks at grammar and etiquette, specifically what to say and how to behave after you've just shot your friend. If you listen to Road Rage, nobody will mistake you for a quail. Note: this episode of Road Rage runs 16:07 Comments[2] |
Tue, 14 February 2006 ROAD RAGE #43: TAKE ONE FOR THE TEAM
On this episode of Road Rage the Poultry Report has news about Pamela Anderson
and a bust she wants removed. We're All Gonna Die!! comments on the latest diet news that low fat diets won't make you healthy and they're hard to follow. We also find two more things to blame on Global Warming. What Were They Thinking? describes a new method for cultivating marijuana. The Rant looks at the latest news from Walmart, and taking one for the team. If you listen to Road Rage, the Team will take one for you. Comments[0] |
Tue, 7 February 2006 ROAD RAGE #42: STATE OF THE UNION
Go Figure returns with a seasonal story. We have a Road Report and also an End of The Road Report. What Were They Thinking? looks at credit cards, mine safety and Plan B. We're All Gonna Die!! does some mouth to snout CPR, and looks at yet another excuse for being overweight. The Rant takes a look at the State of the Union. This episode of Road Rage runs 16:14, and it will improve the state of your union. Comments[1] |
Tue, 31 January 2006 ROAD RAGE #41: ANTICIPATION
This week, We're All Gonna Die! has a real life adverse patient event and more evidence of something in the water. We look at a new form of Birth Control. What Were They Thinking? gives us a lesson on what not to do when stopped by a state trooper, and an interesting case of littering. The Rant considers what can happen when you don't anticipate -- anything. You can anticipate 15 minutes of Road Rage. Comments[1] |
Tue, 24 January 2006 ROAD RAGE #40: FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
This week on Road Rage, we invite a couple to the Hypocrites Ball. What Were They Thinking? looks at states trying to tax more of your income. We have a bittersweet gorilla story that's mostly true and a Poultry Report on Goose Poop. And we look at what others say is for your own good. Road Rage is always available -- for your convenience. Note: This week's episode runs 16:01 Comments[1] |
Tue, 17 January 2006 ROAD RAGE #39: SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
On this episode, we have Poultry Report featuring the other white meat, another guest for the Hypocrites Ball, and a Limbo Files featuring Guess Who? What Were They Thinking? has a flaming mouse and tales from the no- fly list. We're All Gonna Die!! has good news, bad news, and more bad news. The Rant talks about how we support our troops. Program note: This super-sized episode of Road Rage runs 16 minutes. Comments[1] |
Tue, 10 January 2006 ROAD RAGE #38: POWER TO THE PEOPLE
This week on Road Rage, What Were They Thinking? features unlucky criminals. We have a Holiday Family Gathering horror story, a tag team Limbo Files and an underwater mystery. We're All Gonna Die!! features some Buzz Kills, and we report on more loose kangaroos. Our first guest at the Hypocrites Ball explains that you can't do wire-taps without a court order. The Rant talks about power: who has it, where it comes from, and why there isn't enough of it. You have the power to listen to Road Rage whenever you want. Comments[0] |
Tue, 3 January 2006 ROAD RAGE #37: THE EARLY TEENS
This is a Best Of Road Rage episode. We're rewinding episodes 10 through 15, when road rage was going through puberty. From episodes 10 and 12, we'll start with a series of seemingly unrelated incidents: a loose kangaroo, an exploding toilet, another loose kangaroo ... hmmm We move on to look at the Supreme Court from episode 13 and then some poultry reports from episodes 11 and 14 We're All Gonna Die!! reviews good news-bad news taken from episodes 10 and 12 We end with a tasty little morsel about wiretapping from episode 15 that is just as fresh and relevant today as it was back in July. To hear any of these episodes in full, visit http://roadrageradio.libsyn.com and look for June and July. We'll be back next week with a brand new case of Road Rage. Comments[0] |
Tue, 27 December 2005 ROAD RAGE #36: WATER WATER, EVERYWHERE
This is our last episode of the year, and it's full of great stuff. We have a Road Report that includes a Poultry Report. What Were They Thinking? has another collection of stupid criminals. We're All Gonna Die!! is looking at global warming (again). We have some disturbing news about Polar Bears, and what the EPA is doing. The Rant is all about the politics and economics of bottled water. Who owns the water we drink, who controls how it's used, and who has to pay for it. Have a tall, cool one while you listen to Road Rage, and Happy New Year! Comments[0] |
Tue, 20 December 2005 ROAD RAGE #35: SOLSTICE
This week, Road Rage is overcome with holiday cheer. We have a Poultry Report with real poultry, and it's might tasty. What Were They Thinking? has Christmas mysteries, featuring an incendiary goat and a guy in traction. We're All Gonna Die!! tells us about the drinker's diet, and yet another dread disease. We offer a lump of coal to people who want to make Christmas a political event, and The Rant celebrates solstice. Here comes the sun, on Road Rage. Comments[0] |
Tue, 13 December 2005 ROAD RAGE 34: POLICE STATE
This week, we have a Poultry Report, featuring some strange birds. We're All Gonna Die!! goes organic, with a look at nuts and seeds, and why the old ways are sometimes better. What Were They Thinking? looks at a machine that scares away teenagers, why you can't name your coffee shop anything you want, and a guy who knows how to navigate telephone menu systems. The Rant visits the border and finds that it's been moved. You don't need an I.D. to listen to Road Rage. Comments[1] |
Tue, 6 December 2005 ROAD RAGE #33: CARRY IT ON
This week, Bill O'Reilly joins us for The Limbo Files. We're All Gonna Die!! looks at studies about tooth decay, on line hugs and urban legends. What Were They Thinking? gets some serious Christmas cheer, learns about a new sport, and looks at tv indecency. The Rant remembers Rosa Parks, and observes that there's still some work to be done. Keep your seat on the bus while you listen to Road Rage. Notes: Comments[1] |
Tue, 29 November 2005 ROAD RAGE #32: LEFTOVER TURKEY
It's leftover turkey at Road Rage this week. In The Rant, we argue for a longer Thanksgiving and a shorter Christmas season. What Were They Thinking? plays the game: Unlucky or Stupid? The Limbo Files has a special Rush Limbaugh Christmas edition. We're All Gonna Die!! talks about the plight of the letter carrier, the dangers of toys to children, and how meditation can cause your brain to grow. Have a turkey sandwich and listen to Road Rage. Your brain will grow, too. Comments[1] |
Tue, 22 November 2005 ROAD RAGE #31: BORN TO RUN We celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of Born to Run, Bruce Springsteen's breakout masterpiece, with a look at Bruce's future. We also talk about The Hypocrite's Ball, a virtual party we're holding, and you can help select the guest list. What Were They Thinking? looks at Sony, which has been busy infecting its customers' computers with Spyware. We're All Gonna Die!! talks about radioactive goats, earning a living after you're dead, and the health benefits of petting a dog. We have audio this week from The Three Stooges, Casblanca, Rain Man, Steve Martin, and The Boss. Listen to Road Rage and you'll find a reason to believe. Comments[2] |
Tue, 15 November 2005 ROAD RAGE #30: ALWAYS LOW WAGES THE LIMBO FILES IS BACK WITH A REPEAT PERFORMANCE BY ONE OF OUR FAVORITE GUEST CONTRIBUTORS, PAT ROBERTSON. WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!! TALKS ABOUT SNAKES, AND IN A WAY, SO DOES WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? WE HAVE A ROAD REPORT, AND THE RANT RETURNS TO WALMART FOR ANOTHER LOOK AT THE FUTURE OF RETAILING. LISTEN TO ROAD RAGE, OR GOD WILL GET YOU. Comments[2] |
Tue, 8 November 2005 ROAD RAGE #29: YOU SAY YOU WANT AN EVOLUTION
This week we look at the influence of religion in our lives. We're All Gonna Die!! asks why parents would deny their children a life-saving medicine. We also look at the battle over the science curriculum in Kansas. It's not about evolution: it's a war against science. What Were They Thinking? looks at the Vatican's school for exorcists, a judge in Utah with three wives, a Southern Baptist holy war, and we learn that E.T. was Christian. The Rant figures out how evolution and intelligent design can both be right. Listen to Road Rage. It will be a religious experience. Comments[1] |
Tue, 1 November 2005 ROAD RAGE #28: THE GALES OF NOVEMBER
This week on Road Rage, we fearlessly predict the next big thing in TV sports for couch potatoes. Having completely missed the whole Texas Hold-em poker thing, We find a new sport which requires almost no muscular activity. What Were They Thinking? shows how to play Russian Roulette with a nuclear reactor, just like the Russians do. We're All Gonna Die!! looks at studies -- lots of studies. Retiring early can kill you, work can kill you, dog walking is healthy, but dogs suffer from the stress of their masters. The Rant takes note of deer hunting season, and wishes for bad weather for the next four weeks. (NOTE: The line "THE GALES OF NOVEMBER COME EARLY" is from The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot © 1976 Moose Music, Inc) If you listen to ROAD RAGE, you can stay indoors, and nobody will mistake you for a deer. Comments[2] |
Tue, 25 October 2005 ROAD RAGE #27: YOU'RE IN GOOD HANDS This week, it's the Free Market vs the Law of Unintended Consequences Go Figure looks at state lotteries The Rant looks at how to pay for health insurance (without winning the lottery) What Were They Thinking? features news about the good, the bad, and the ugly. We'll let you decide which is which. We're All Gonna Die!! finds out who owns our bodies, visits an astrologer who predicted his own death, and finds alligators in the backyard. And we have a Fish Story. If you listen to Road Rage, you just might win the lottery Comments[0] |
Mon, 17 October 2005 ROAD RAGE #26: TAKE THE SHOT
Program Note: Starting next week, new episodes of Road Rage will be available on Tuesday. We have a Poultry Report. Turns out Chicken Little was right, in a Road Rage kind of way. What Were They Thinking? features news from outer space, Chinese bootleggers, wheelchair fugitives, and the latest news from Clear Channel. We're All Gonna Die!! takes a whiff of greenhouse gases, dips a toe in arctic waters, and delves deeper into the mess that is the US healthcare system. The Rant ponders lessons learned at the ball field. You always score when you take the shot with Road Rage. Comments[0] |
Mon, 10 October 2005 ROAD RAGE #25: BEST OF ROAD RAGE
We're "on assignment" and away from the studio, so this week's episode is a rewind of some classic Road Rage, including: It's deja vu all over again this week, at Road Rage Comments[0] |
Mon, 3 October 2005 ROAD RAGE #24: IT AIN'T ME, BABE We have a Road Report, featuring advice for car-jackers and how to profit from panic at the gas pumps. What Were They Thinking? talks about police dogs, armed robots, and anti-terrorist dolphins. We're All Gonna Die!! jumps into quicksand, takes another look at the EPA, and we wonder about the connection between left-handedness and breast cancer. The Rant looks back at the emergency response to Hurricane Katrina, and what we find leaves us speechless. You can listen to Road Rage while you're waiting in line to buy gas. Comments[0] |
Mon, 26 September 2005 ROAD RAGE #23: WHOSE LIFE IS IT, ANYWAY?
Go Figure returns with a logical paradox: Does improving the fuel economy of cars cause increased fuel consumption, or is it the other way 'round? What Were They Thinking? asks what's eating the Danes and the Canadians? Whatever it is, you can't get it at Tim Horton's. And also, what's Maine going to do with all those FEMA ice cubes? We're All Gonna Die!! worries about how to stay healthy. Tanning is addictive, bottled water causes tooth decay, and cutting back on smoking doesn't help. The Rant looks at privacy and finds that there isn't any. If you spend fifteen minutes listening to Road Rage, nobody will ever know. Comments[0] |
Mon, 19 September 2005 ROAD RAGE #22: SOMETHING IN THE WATER
What Were They Thinking? looks at criminals who get themselves arrested. We're All Gonna Die! has more three snake stories. We have another bouquet of silly stories, a Poultry Report, and another guest contributor to The Limbo Files. The Rant looks at how the EPA is handling the problem of mercury pollution in our water. They've decided it's not a problem. Put a swordfish steak on the barbie and have a cool drink while you listen to Road Rage. Comments[0] |
Mon, 12 September 2005 NO ONE HERE GETS OUT ALIVE ROAD RAGE: VOLUME 1 NUMBER 21 We take a walk on the dark side this week, with a remembrance of Bob Denver and some sad news from the Podcasting community. What Were They Thinking? talks about unintended consequences of recently passed legislation. At least we hope they're unintended. We're All Gonna Die !! looks at recent trends in diet and weight control. The Poultry Report features a peripatetic peacock. ... and another guest contributor visits The Limbo Files. Lighten up! It's Road Rage. Comments[0] |
Tue, 6 September 2005 ROAD RAGE #20 COME HELL OR HIGH WATER
We try to make some sense out of the twin tragedies of the past week: High Water, followed by Hell. The lessons of the past guide us through the treacherous waters of the present. Comments[1] |
Mon, 29 August 2005 ROAD RAGE #19: WELCOME TO WALLY WORLD In this episode of Road Rage, The Rant roams the end caps at Walmart to see what they're really selling. We have a special guest contributor on The Limbo Files, a man who sets the standard for outrageous public commentary. What Were They Thinking? examines funny business involving governors. A lot of governors. We're All Gonna Die! looks at the risks posed by mp3 players, french fries, and going to the beach. Good thing summer's almost over. Spend the next 15 minutes with Road Rage, but please listen responsibly. Comments[0] |
Mon, 22 August 2005 VOLUME 1 NUMBER 18 BRING YOUR GUNS TO WORK DAY The Limbo File returns. How low can he go? On What Were They Thinking? we've got three snake stories. I'm just sayin', if you see something that looks like a snake, don't pick it up. We're All Gonna Die!! looks at the return of the killer bees, and two more ways that cell phones will kill you. There's no Poultry Report this week, but we do have another Toad Report. The Rant celebrates Bring Your Guns to Work Day. Duck and cover for this episode of Road Rage. Comments[1] |
Mon, 15 August 2005 ROAD RAGE: LICENSE TO KILL
VOLUME 1 NUMBER 17
The Road Report talks about people who drive after their license has been suspended and how many people they kill. What Were They Thinking? looks at naked people. We try not to stare. We're All Gonna Die!! wonders who's flying airplanes these days. The Poultry Report describes a Goose attack. And The Rant reminds us that the war is not just on TV. Make sure your seatbelt is securely fastened for this episode of Road Rage. Comments[3] |
Mon, 8 August 2005 ROAD RAGE #16 SWEET 16
Our Sweet Sixteen Party is a Best Of Road Rage episode. We rewind some of our favorite bits from the first few episodes -- the lost episodes, including: Beer is just like radio Bruce Springsteen -- banned from Starbucks? Sexy cheerleaders -- what's the problem? The wrong way to talk yourself out of a speeding ticket Toad Rage And, we play our theme song, "Chevrolet" all the way through. Save the last dance for Road Rage Comments[0] |
Mon, 1 August 2005 ROAD RAGE VOLUME 1 NUMBER 15 YOU ASKED FOR IT. YOU GOT IT. We flash back to the guy who had a heart attack every time he got the check at a restaurant. He's out of jail and looking for a job. There's an asteroid heading for Earth -- maybe. We try to figure out what movie we're watching, and how it comes out. What Were They Thinking? looks at what Congress did on their way out of town. The Rant considers what happens when you get what you ask for, but it isn't what you want. Road Rage delivers what you want, in 15 minutes or less. Comments[0] |
Mon, 25 July 2005 VOLUME 1 NUMBER 14 A MORE PERFECT UNION Meet Alex the Parrot who knows more about nothing than most children do. We also have a Hurricane report featuring some real road rage. What Were They Thinking ? catches some very stupid criminals We're All Gonna Die !! finds good news, but is it too good to be true? The Rant looks at the American Labor Movement: why it's in trouble, why we should care, and how it can be saved from itself. Think of it as a 15 minute candy sampler. Comments[0] |
Mon, 18 July 2005 VOLUME 1 NUMBER 13 What Were They Thinking? looks at what can happen when laws are written by 11 year old boys. We're All Gonna Die!! explains why being overweight is unhealty, but dieting can be deadly. Go Figure does the math on the activist judges on the Supreme Court. The results are surprizing. The Rant looks at when we'll run out of oil and why. Settle in by the fire with a nice cup of coffee, and listen to Road Rage. Comments[1] |
Mon, 11 July 2005 Volume 1 Number 12: Be All You Can Be
What Were They Thinking? offers some examples of what happens when you don't know your limitations. We're All Gonna Die!! reminds us to be careful what we wish for, and that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. The Rant looks at how today's Army is persuading kids to sign up, compared to the more direct approach of 35 years ago. Sign up for the next 15 minutes with Road Rage Comments[1] |
Tue, 5 July 2005 THIS LAND WAS YOUR LAND
VOLUME 1 NUMBER 11 The Poultry Report returns with three juicy items: a range war over chicken farming, high fashion for chickens, and why the Belgian Boy Scouts are killing chickens with their bare hands. What Were They Thinking? offers far too much information about British potato growers, a lesson on how to embarass a lawyer, and we step into some dog doo. The Rant reviews the recent Supreme Court decision which allows your town to give your home or business to anybody who has more money than you do. No chickens were hurt in the making of this episode of Road Rage. Comments[1] |
Mon, 27 June 2005 Volume 1 Number 10: Psychic Pizza How fast is fast enough? In this week's Rant, we look at a new way to deliver fast food: Psychic Pizza What Were They Thinking?looks at chimpanzee art, escaped kangaroos, and an unfortunate explosion. We're All Gonna Die!! watches a food fight at the Centers for Disease Control, and looks at the dangers of milk and potato chips. At no extra charge, we look at the latest hack on a credit card service bureau. It's not Psychic Pizza, but Road Rage delivers in 15 minutes. Comments[2] |
Mon, 20 June 2005 Volume 1 #9 Follow the Money
The Rant this week considers the quaint notion that the news media should
report facts. Our case in point is Watergate mystery man Deep Throat, who, it turns
out, never said "Follow the Money". What were they thinking?takes on the U. S. Senate. Yes, it's an easy target, but somebody's gotta do it. We're All Gonna Die!! zooms in on Digital Mammography and then dives right into Global Warming. And, we've got pictures! If you Follow the Money with Road Rage for 15 minutes, your world will be a little warmer. |
Mon, 13 June 2005 Volume 1 Number 8 -- Et Tu, Brucie?
The firing of legendary DJ Bruce Morrow has us all Jacked up this week. Check out The Rant for some vintage Cousin Brucie airchecks We also explore Creative Vandalism We're All Gonna Die! looks at how the FDA, the EPA and your job may be trying to kill you. A new feature, Go Figure takes a look behind fantastic claims based on statistics. This week: Do seat belts really save lives? We do the math. Buckle up for a 15 minute ride with Road Rage ... Comments[1] |
Mon, 6 June 2005 Playing Defense
On this anniversary of D-Day, we take a closer look at the plan to close all
the military bases in the Northeast.
We're All Gonna Die! finds out why people are dying in hospitals What Were They Thinking? offers a bouquet of bad choices The Road Rage Rant takes on supermarket checkout lines. It won't hurt a bit, and it will all be over in 15 minutes. Comments[0] |
Tue, 31 May 2005 Vol 1 #6 Rush Limbaugh as Hamlet? to be or not to be What were they thinking: Strange State Laws and places to avoid We're all gonna die! Termites (good), bedbugs (bad) and more... Food for thought: Where are all the local family restaurants? So make it one for my baby, and ... Comments[0] |
Mon, 23 May 2005 Road Rage, Volume 1 Number 5 Toad Rage The not-so-secret passions of toads revealed, a new installment of "What were they thinking?" the Road Rage spin on what the U.S. Senate is up to, and some high tech silliness at MIT. It's the best 15 minutes you'll waste this week. Comments[3] |
Mon, 16 May 2005 Volume 1 Number 4: Road Rage scoops The Daily Show!
In this episode, we talk about social contracts which leads naturally to some observations about WalMart. We also have a Food Fight, a Poultry Report and some other foolishness. Comments[0] |
Mon, 9 May 2005 What do Michael Jackson, Rush Limbaugh, Starbucks, deep fried turkey, and Texas cheerleaders have in common? They're all featured on this week's installment of Road Rage. We introduce a new feature "We're all gonna die!" and throw in a bonus installment of "What were they thinking?". All that in 15 minutes -- not bad Comments[0] |
Mon, 2 May 2005 Volume 1 Number 2
We attempt to answer the question "What does this have to do with Road Rage?"
We explore one of the connections between Beer and Radio
We cover the battle between "The W" and "The Donald"
... and more Comments[3] |
Tue, 26 April 2005 Retail rudeness, Daylight Savings Time, and the Truth about poultry are some of the topics for this first segment of Road Rage. Comments[1] |











