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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.
Direct download: RoadRage0132.mp3
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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.
Direct download: RoadRage0131.mp3
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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.
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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.
Direct download: RoadRage0129.mp3
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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.
Direct download: RoadRage0128.mp3
Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 9:41 AM
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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
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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.
Direct download: RoadRage0126.mp3
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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:
  • Supermarket checkout lines
  • Hospitals are killing people
  • Do seat belts save lives?
  • Strange State laws
  • Family restaurants


  • It's deja vu all over again this week, at Road Rage
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    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.
    Direct download: RoadRage0124.mp3
    Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 9:40 AM
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    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.
    Direct download: RoadRage0123.mp3
    Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 10:49 AM
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    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.
    Direct download: RoadRage0122_copy_1.mp3
    Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 9:00 AM
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    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.
    Direct download: RoadRage0121.mp3
    Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 8:03 AM
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    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.
    Direct download: RoadRage0120.mp3
    Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 6:55 AM
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    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.
    Direct download: RoadRage0119.mp3
    Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 11:52 AM
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    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.
    Direct download: RoadRage0118.mp3
    Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 10:47 AM
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    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.
    Direct download: RoadRage0117.mp3
    Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 9:45 AM
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    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
    Direct download: RoadRage0116.mp3
    Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 10:21 AM
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    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.
    Direct download: RoadRage0115.mp3
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    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.
    Direct download: RoadRage0114.mp3
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    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.
    Direct download: RoadRage0113.mp3
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    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
    Direct download: RoadRage0112.mp3
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    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.
    Direct download: RoadRage0111.mp3
    Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 7:01 AM
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    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.
    Direct download: RoadRage0110.mp3
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    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.
    Direct download: RoadRage0109.mp3
    Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 11:35 AM

    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 ...
    Direct download: RoadRage0108.mp3
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    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.
    Direct download: RoadRage0107.mp3
    Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 10:54 AM
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    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 ...
    Direct download: RoadRage0106.mp3
    Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 12:39 PM
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    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.
    Direct download: RoadRage0105.mp3
    Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 9:19 AM
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    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.
    Direct download: RoadRage0104.mp3
    Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 12:07 PM
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    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
    Direct download: RoadRage0103.mp3
    Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 11:43 AM
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    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
    Direct download: RoadRage0102.mp3
    Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 3:52 PM
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    Retail rudeness, Daylight Savings Time, and the Truth about poultry are some of the topics for this first segment of Road Rage.
    Direct download: RR0101.mp3
    Category: Contemporary Culture -- posted at: 8:03 AM
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