Lebowski Podcast

Episode 30 - Summer Contests

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:41:08 -0400

This month is basically news and updates as we're gearing up for the 8th Annual Lebowski Fest. We've partnered up with Entertainment Earth and will be giving away some of their merchandise each month starting in July.

Episode 29 - Dax Norman

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Sun, 31 May 2009 23:25:27 -0400

Dax Norman is an artist and an Achiever. You might have seen his Lebowski-themed bowling pins at the 2008 San Francisco Lebowski Fest. Will Russell called in with an update about the Speed of Sound Tour and Liz is starting an online writing class. See our site for more info - http://tinyurl.com/kpoj6m

Episode 28 - Losing Friends with Bridges and Pegg

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:56:15 -0400

Chalupa's sister decided to spend her spring break in the fabled lands of New Hampshire. While she was here I got her to finally watch The Big Lebowski. Afterwards we reviewed How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, a Jeff Bridges/Simon Pegg film that was recently released on DVD. Having problems with the iTunes store. Please help us direct listeners to our website if they want to subscribe. For more info - http://tinyurl.com/dyvagx

Episode 27a - Steven Levy on Technology

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:20:21 -0400

Part 2 of Chalupa's conversation with technology guru Steven Levy. They discuss blogging, Twitter, cloud computing, internet security, etc. Follow Steven on twitter at @stevenjayl. April's episode on How To Lose Friends and Alienate People. See web site for more info - http://tinyurl.com/d7bcag

Episode 27 - Steven Levy's Wish List

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:38:17 -0400

Steven Levy wished for a sequel to The Big Lebowski. It hasn't arrived yet, but he was willing to talk to us via the bag phone about his love for the film and his experience with the Coen Brothers. We've joined Twitter and Andrea Dudette was our featured listener. See http://tinyurl.com/dly94e for more info.

Episode 26 - Talk after watching

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:17:13 -0500

This month we review Burn After Reading (2008), the Coens most recent film. Please rate us on iTunes and help us get onto Wikipedia. If you helped spread the word about the podcast, let us know and we'll give you some recognition. Next month interviews with famous Lebowski fans. See our web site for more info - http://lebowskipodcast.com/index.php/Episodes/Episode-26-Talk-after-watching.html

Episode 25 - Pineapple Express

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:58:57 -0500

Episode 25 heralds our 2nd anniversary and the start to another year of podcasting. This month we discuss the film Pineapple Express as a stoner film and some similarities we found between it and The Big Lebowski. Tom joined us as a guest this episode. We're reading listener emails again and have a new feature, Listener Spotlights, highlighting our listeners. See our web site for more info - http://lebowskipodcast.com/index.php/Episodes/Episode-25-Pineapple-Express.html.

Episode 24 - Money

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:21:52 -0500

Please welcome our first New Hampshire guest, Bryan Parys. This month we talked about how money drives some characters and affects others. Read more about this subject on Chalupa's column at Dudespaper. Second anniversary contest to win an autographed copy of I'm a Lebowski, You're a Lebowski. Happy holidays and safe travels to all. See you next year. Email any comments and questions to lebowskipodcast@gmail.com

Tom's NYC Fest Review

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:43:51 -0500

Tom, aka The Dude, reports on the NYC Lebowski Fest and his experience in New York city. Tom is our Lebowski Fest Correspondent and reports on all the ins and outs of the festivals along with a review on the city it's held in. Chalupa has started writing a column at http://dudespaper.com. January will be our 2nd anniversary. The 10th person to purchase a shirt will win a copy of I'm a Lebowski, You're a Lebowski autographed by Will Russell and Scott Shuffitt. Details at the end of the podcast. Links and other info at http://lebowskipodcast.com

Episode 23 - DVD Achiever Edition

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:01:06 -0500

Chalupa and Liz review the Achiever Edition DVD of The Big Lebowski. We're looking for guest speakers. Tom's NY Fest review coming soon. Check out www.dudespaper.com. Chalupa has a column, Notes on the Cycle, there.

Episode 22 - Actor Update

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Sun, 2 Nov 2008 22:51:36 -0500

The actors and actresses of The Big Lebowski have a long list of good films they've been working on. We also share some answers to "Why Lebowski?"

Episode 21 - Brandt Tribute

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:39:38 -0400

The fans asked and the fans received - a Brandt Tribute. We know you love Philip Seymour Hoffman as much as we do. Joe Blevins and Bendog gave us some input. More emails on the website. Bowling tip by Eddie Chung and music by Steepwater Band.

Episode 20 - The Achievers

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Mon, 8 Sep 2008 20:22:40 -0400

The 10th Anniversary Edition of The Big Lebowski comes out and Eddie Chung talked to us about his documentary that's included in the special features. Like our music? Check out The Steepwater Band.

Episode 19 - Pop Lebowski

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:31:05 -0400

Whitney Matheson from USA Today's Pop Candy joined us via bag phone to talk about her Lebowski experiences. Next month Brandt tribute. Check out http://www.daxnorman.com.

Lebowski Fest 08 - Sun

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:30:18 -0400

Tom gives us his Sunday update after returning home.

Lebowski Fest 08 - Sat

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:34:37 -0400

Tom gives us his Saturday update after the Garden Party, cake unveiling, trivia and costume contests. Tom doesn't mention it, but he won Best Dude.

Lebowski Fest 08 - Fri

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:27:52 -0400

Tom and Brad give us their update from the Opening Party. Talked to Scott, one of the founding dudes. He gave us some insider information about the East Coast fest coming up.

Lebowski Fest 08 - Thurs

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:01:10 -0400

We couldn't make it, but Tom agreed to be our special correspondent. He and Brad arrive in Louisville a little early for the 7th annual Lebowski Fest. They got Jim Hoosier, Liam, on the phone with us. More updates to come.

Episode 18 - CF fund raiser

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:36:06 -0400

Rocco is helping to plan a Cystic Fibrosis fund raiser in the Balitmore area this summer. The podcast headquarters now resides in New Hampshire. If you're in the area, we'd love to meet you.

Episode 17 - Achiever Etiquette

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:20:51 -0400

Part 1: We took a trip down to Tom's house for a chat with him and Brad about Achiever Etiquette. As a bonus, he also showed us his Lebowski shrine and we rolled a game afterwards. Part 2: I gave Daniel, from Everthus the Deadbeats, a call and learned all about his band, their upcoming tour, and their upcoming performance at the 7th Annual Lebowski Fest. Daniel also lent us some tunes for the episode. Check these guys out.

Episode 16 - Film Technicalities

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Mon, 5 May 2008 00:16:12 -0400

Joe Blevins hopped a bus to Indianapolis to talk with us about cinematography, set design, and costume design. We recorded in a downtown mall and were heckled by some teenagers. Luckily we were calmer than they were.

Houston Lebowski Bash

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:10:12 -0400

Jason is setting up a *FREE* Lebowski event this summer in Houston, TX. If you have nothing to do on June 21st, you need to swing by and tell them Chalupa from the Lebowski Podcast sent you. Jason is still in need of volunteers, bands, and even some flooring to complete his bowling alley. Check out their site.

RCPCC Lebowski Night

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:24:04 -0400

Steve and Nancy from the RCPCC in Vermont are holding a Lebowski fund raiser May 23-24, 2008 in Rutland, VT. Details can be found at their website. Please consider attending or contributing in any way you can. They need help getting the word out.

Episode 15 - Lebowski Symposium and a few ins and outs

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:31:52 -0400

Aaron Jaffe and Ed Comentale, creators of the Lebowski Academic Symposium, tell us about their experience and their upcoming book. We also found some other movie related topics to talk about. New music by The Steepwater Band.

Chicago Fest 2008

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:31:15 -0400

We made it to the first ever Lebowski Fest in Chicago. We were there for Friday night and interviewed a lot of fellow Achievers.

Episode 14 - The Amateurs

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:30:00 -0400

If you haven't seen The Amateurs yet, you need to rent or buy it. Jeff Bridges latest movie released in the US on DVD. Next month interview with the Lebowski Academic Symposium guys.

Episode 13 - Cult films with Will and Scott

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:29:01 -0400

This month we took a trip to Louisville, KY to meet up with Scott Shuffitt and Will Russell, the founders of the Lebowski festivals. We talked about the cult status of The Big Lebowski as well as their book and their festivals.

Jeff Bridges Q&A at Dallas Angelika

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:27:50 -0400

Dan Prall, aka Walter LaFester, went to the Dallas Angelika a few weeks ago to see The Amateurs and attended the Q&A afterwards with Jeff Bridges. Dan asked the question on everyone's mind and Bridges even called him Walter! Today is also Dan's birthday so wish him a good one.

Episode 12 - Dudeism

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:27:09 -0400

Dr. James Spiegel helped us take a close look at the Dudeism movement and analyze it philosophically. Modern day Dudeists also discussed. Mic troubles on some of the audio. Next month we're talking to the founding dudes.

No Country for Old Men review

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Sun, 2 Dec 2007 20:26:24 -0400

Paul, Sevier and Chalupa went to see the latest Coen movie today. We all thought it was amazing. Here's our 10 min review.

Episode 11 - Lebowski Fan Book

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:25:39 -0400

After we all finished reading I'm a Lebowski, You're a Lebowski we decided there needed to be an episode. Co-written by the Festival dudes and two other achievers, this is the ultimate fan book. New Coen movie out in theaters and next month - Dudeism!

Episode 10 - The Contender

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:24:45 -0400

We watched The Contender (2000), starring Jeff Bridges and Sam Elliot, and compared the movie against The Big Lebowski. Major format changes this month. Let us know what we should ask the Founding Dudes in our interview in January.

Episode 9 - Donny Tribute

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:23:47 -0400

The fans asked for it and the fans got it - a tribute to Theodore Donald Karabotsos. Neville Kiser, our Lebowski Ambassador to China, was in as our guest speaker along with Sevier. Chalupa and Gunner unveiled their Donny-theories. Joe Blevins educated us on average shot length and we had some good emails as usual.

Episode 8 - Uli Kunkel Edition

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:22:35 -0400

This month was dedicated to Peter Stormare, also known as Uli Kunkel and Karl Hungus, and the many other things he has been involved in. Due to many unforeseen events, Liz and Chalupa were the only two involved this month. Lots of changes to the website. New Lebowski book is now available. Donny tribute in September.

Episode 7 - Lebowski Culture

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:21:42 -0400

This month Lofton came back to help us discuss Lebowski culture from his new penthouse loft. This includes merchandise, catch phrases, art, literature, fan sites, etc. Any place you see references to The Big Lebowski in pop-culture. Another story from Sloppy Joe along with a new and improved trivia section.

Luke Rushing interview

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:20:26 -0400

We were originally hoping to talk to Luke before we recorded the podcast, but some scheduling conflicts occurred. Luke gave us his thoughts on the soundtrack and other music in the movie. Luke had some interesting insider information about how Captain Beefheart recorded their albums. We theorized why the Dude hates The Eagles so much and discussed the trivia question.

Episode 6 - Soundtrack and T-Bone Burnett

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:19:07 -0400

This month we discussed the soundtrack and the amazing T-Bone Burnett. Tim Lofton came in as our guest and educated us on music, life and other things. RSS feed is being changed. Check the website for more details and our first hate-mail. Lebowski Fest next month.

Episode 5 - Film Noir

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Fri, 18 May 2007 20:17:52 -0400

Episode 5 was the month of technical difficulties. A big thanks to Robby Tompkins for coming in and educating us on film noir. We talked about the history of this film genre and style, found ways to spot one, and then discussed examples in the film. New book coming out - I'm a Lebowski, You're a Lebowski. Next month we'll be connecting with Luke via web cam to get his thoughts on the soundtrack.

Episode 4 - Women in the film: A Feminist Critique

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 20:16:01 -0400

We're back with the long awaited episode going in depth on the women of the film. Liz and Dr. Beulah Baker graced us with both their presence and their expertise while helping us do a feminist critique of the film. Our website went online this week.

Episode 3 - Meet your podcasters

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:14:33 -0400

Learn a little bit more about the show members through some Pulp Fiction style interview questions. More emails, answer to Episode 2's trivia question and a new trivia question for next time.

Episode 2 - The Dude and what it means to be a man

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:13:57 -0400

The Dude and what it means to be a man. This month we went in depth on the male characters and the stereotypes they portray.

Episode 1 - Pilot

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 20:12:23 -0400

This month is a general overview with some brief character explorations of The Dude, Walter, Jesus, Donny and Jackie Treehorn.

Introduction

lebowskipodcast@gmail.com (Chalupa and Liz) — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 22:05:40 -0400

If you're interested in the Lebowski Podcast, here's an introduction to give you an idea of what we're about.