Low Budget FM

May 27, 2012: Crushing It Bro, Slippin' Into Bad Areas, The Love Robot

Sun, 27 May 2012 19:30:13 +0000

Marc's got some new words in his vernacular that rub Cioffi the wrong way. Many of life's problems can be solved by slamming into the hook of Wheel In The Sky. Marc declares himself 0 for 2. The Love Robot joins the crew in the studio to tackle some listener questions about relationships.

May 21, 2012: Pressing Forward, News Monster

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:50:44 +0000

The show's recording session almost didn't happen, due to some unforseen circumstances. Salwin delivers the goods with news of Supreme Court justices being repeatedly robbed, Cioffi delivers the most hilarious joke ever told, Marc is forced to do a very unfortunate accent and more.

May 6, 2012: Getting What's Yours, Lock of the Week, News Monster

Sun, 06 May 2012 19:47:41 +0000

During their several month absence, the Low Budget FM crew has lost a little respect from the community. Cioffi delivers his Lock of the Week. Salwin's News Monster brings us tales of coke-dealing students, gravy wrestlers and more.

April 29, 2012: Tough Talk, Yahoo Answers

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:34:42 +0000

Cioffi thinks he's got a bead on Marc's newest celebrity crush. The Marc-Tracker App has some great new features. Cioffi has some tough talk for those out there who support the anti-bullying movement. Low Budget FM does the Internet far too many favors.

April 22, 2012: This Is The Next Show

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:50:55 +0000

Marc, Cioffi and Salwin discuss why they're back, what they've been up to, the sophisticated high-budget horrors that await Braden in his new corporate housing, Marc's dubious use of private towncars and more. Plus: a very special guest visits Coachella via hologram.

Dec. 12, 2011: This Is The Last Show

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:31:18 +0000

Marc, Cioffi and Salwin ride off into the sunset.

Dec. 10, 2011: The Most Embarrassing Moments of Low Budget FM

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:36:33 +0000

Marc, Cioffi and Salwin reflect on the show and play tape of their most embarrassing moments from the past few years.

Low Budget Flashback: John Salwin Wins The Heaviest Turkey In The World

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:42:36 +0000

From the archives: For Thanksgiving, John Salwin surprises Marc, Tod and the listeners with the heaviest turkey in the world. Originally aired 11/26/2009.

Nov. 10, 2011: BlogWorld and New Media Expo, Show 2

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:34:17 +0000

Marc and Cioffi wander the floor of BlogWorld 2011 at the LA Convention Center and pester the folks at Libsyn, Barnes & Noble, .me, Google and more. Plus: what to expect for the final Low Budget FM shows.

Nov. 8, 2011: BlogWorld and New Media Expo, Show 1

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:47:35 +0000

Marc and Cioffi live from the @Libsyn booth at BlogWorld & New Media Expo in Downtown Los Angeles. Marc laments the show's move to LA from Vegas, Cioffi is a baller who doesn't have to bring anything to conventions except his full name, Marc lays down a set of challenges and more.

Oct. 24, 2011: Musings, Theme Parks, Things You Think Work

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:10:42 +0000

Cioffi's off this show, so Marc, Tod and John muse about various topics -- including the dreaded "meta conversation." Plus: Tod and John's epic water park adventure, Marc is a little shit at Disney World and a list of things in life that people think work, but really don't.

Oct. 10, 2011: Fallen Heroes, Angry Ex Blogging, News Monster

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:46:40 +0000

The show remembers Al Davis and Steve Jobs. Marc's relationship is over and for once he's not the one going around telling the Internet about it. Marc, Salwin and celebrity guest host Tod Perry get after the News Monster.

Oct. 9, 2011: The Chaunch Factor, My Horsie, 192 Ounces Of Wine

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:39:28 +0000

Cioffi's knocking back some giant beers, but they're nothing compared to the size of his giant bottles of wine. Marc's addicted to a virtual horse game. Salwin's not shaving, and is now rocking a Red Sox Collapse Beard.

Oct. 3, 2011: The Dopest Show We Ever Did, In 2004

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:05:31 +0000

After an unfortunate and unexpected meltdown, the show has to kick it old school for a bit.

Sep. 29, 2011: Dated Football References, Mafia Minute, Marc's Marc-Tracker App, Salwin On Your Side

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:26:05 +0000

In our defense, these football references weren't so dated when they were recorded. Cioffi takes us back to his time in Baltimore with the Mafia Minute. Marc has developed a new app with an audience of one. John Salwin answers questions from listeners in our new Salwin On Your Side segment.

Sep. 20, 2011: Snackin' Batches, Johnny Blowseller, Knife Murder Bot, The Lunesta Regimen

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:47:25 +0000

Cioffi hosted a fine Italian dinner at his house, and Marc ate an entire loaf of bread. Johnny Blowseller might lose his job at Interscope. Robots are running triathalons, but scientists may have screwed up when programming them. Knife Murder Bot is on the loose. There's big problems on the set of Shrek 5. The show invents a new way to stay super healthy -- The Lunesta Regimen (do not mention it to your actual doctor.) Much, much more.

Sep. 14, 2011: Helicopter Penises, Benevolent Vampires, The Larchmont Locos

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:41:45 +0000

Marc's curious if guys will respond to a "missed connections" ad that clearly isn't directed at them. Cioffi questions why Marc has his fake email address. Marc and Cioffi get manic for Facebook Fan Request Mania -- benevolent vampire governments, helicopter penises, standard def football, the Larchmont Locos, Doctor Who fan fiction, protection rackets and much more.

Sep. 12, 2011: Sans Power Laces, The Zen Of Dismemberment, The Great Zambrano, Listener Mailbag

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:21:01 +0000

Marc went to a Nike event in Hollywood, blew money on dumb stuff and witnessed Joel McHale totally fail to impress Doc Brown. Feet keep washing up on a shore in Canada. The Great Zambrano has a mysterious aire about him. Cioffi finds a way to use the phrase "cream that vagina." Marc and Cioffi dig through the Low Budget Listener Mailbag.

Sep. 9, 2011: Jim Carrey Messed Up, Miss Dennings If You Nasty, How To Date Seena

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:42:51 +0000

Salwin's shoes are the focus of much attention. Marc feels Jim Carrey pulled a Chambers with an awkward video missive to Emma Stone. Salwin invents "IfYouNasty.com." Marc, Cioffi and Salwin pry into what a listener would need to do to pitch himself to Seena via the Internet. Cioffi gives his Lock Of The Week. Much more.

Sep. 1, 2011: HP TouchPad Hipsters, Zach Braff: Bull Jacker, Steve Jobs Resigns Via YouTube

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:48:32 +0000

Marc wants to define a new breed of hipsters that use Bing and carry HP TouchPads. Salwin rides in atop the News Monster with stories of the billion-dollar fake dog nuts industry, Zach Braff stars in another cult classic, people in New York banging away in bathrooms and more. Plus: the show breaks down Steve Jobs' resignation video from YouTube.

Aug. 25, 2011: Dog Out-Thinks You, Twitter Scam-a-Palooza, Yahoo Answers

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:55:00 +0000

Out in the mid-west there's a dog that oughta be mayor. Cioffi's launched his most successful Twitter scam to date -- so successful, he himself was bitten by the bug. Low Budget FM does the Internet a favor and answers open questions from Yahoo! Answers on topics like learning to never sleep, dream reality vs. mushroom reality, being the healthiest man in the world and more.

Aug. 22, 2011: Raiders Pre-Season Gun Violence, Teddy Ballpark, Michelin Condoms

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:08:09 +0000

The Oakland Raiders have kicked off the season in style, with countless fights in the stands and shootings in the parking lot of a pre-season away game. Famed homeless guy Ted Williams rolls deep. Sometimes you need a condom that can tear through water while maintaining full traction. PETA's new porn site wreaks havoc on your brain. Much, much more.

Aug. 18, 2011: What's Your Klout, Lock Of The Week, Listener Mail, Failed TV Pitches

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:18:40 +0000

Marc, Cioffi and Salwin would all like to be authorities in certain areas. Said areas are discussed, as is dinosaur wrestling. Football is back, but arena football is apparently gone. The King of Prognostication returns to his throne with the first Lock of the 2011-2012 NFL (pre-)season. Marc runs down another of his failed TV pitches, inspired by his recent viewing of "Rise of the Planet of the Apes."

Aug. 16, 2011: Bookshelf Tragedy, German Spiders, The Police, Ghost Busting

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:54:42 +0000

Cioffi's macho led to a miniature bookpocalypse. Germany's spider problems are getting worse. The Police have branched out into other careers. iPhones are useful weapons in the ghost buster's repertoire, but ghosts are giving AT&T's engineers some grief. Jay Cutler fights bears. Much, much more.

Aug. 12, 2011: Listener Mailbag: Missing Limb Fetishists, Salwinning, The Ultimate Sacrifice

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 00:37:00 +0000

We dig deep into the Listener Mailbag and come up with questions about missing limbs on lady friends, co-host John Salwin and his absence from the show's intro, a new Twitter hashtag in the making, choosing between your mother's death or the loss of a certain body part and more.

Aug. 8, 2011: Guide To Life - Making Money

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:23:00 +0000

With the economy in the crapper, you may find yourself needing extra cash. Sometimes getting another job isn't an option. Marc, Cioffi and Seena discuss some ways you can make that extra cash through alternative means.

Aug. 1, 2011: Riots, Reunions, Drunken Mayors, Angry Sturgeon, Crying Women

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:01:54 +0000

Cioffi was around for the riot in Hollywood the other night, but didn't realize it was happening. Marc is knee deep in his past now that he's part of a ten-year reunion group on Facebook. The mayor of Sheboygan, WI starts bar fights. Sturgeon are endagering the lives of all humans. Southwest won't tolerate no cryin' on their aircraft. Much, much more.

July 29, 2011: Celebrity Cameos, News Monster, Ignorant Offensive Jokes

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 20:35:14 +0000

In an effort to boost ratings, the show considers killing off a regular cast member and replacing them with a celebrity. But which celebrity? Salwin tackles the News Monster. Pranking is discussed. Cioffi and Marc extoll the merits of drunken forklift driving vs. sober forklift driving. Sadly offensive jokes are told, which the show apologizes for in advance. (Lost episode! Recorded weeks ago and never posted. Enjoy.)

July 29, 2011: The Love Robot Accurately Answers Your Questions

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0000

The folks in Low Budget FM's Research and Development Lab have constructed The Love Robot -- a sophisticated piece of technology designed to answer your romance-related questions and solve all your relationship problems. (Originally aired November 2, 2010.)

July 20, 2011: Texting While Driving and Yahoo! Answers

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:08:28 +0000

Cioffi can't handle a little texting while driving and Marc thinks he needs to sack up. The show does the Internet a favor by tackling some open questions on Yahoo! Answers.

July 18, 2011: Comic Con Memories, News Monster, Rap Education, Nazi Sex Dolls

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:34:58 +0000

The show is dabbling in Ustream and it's left Marc totally unprepared. Marc's off to Comic Con this week, and Cioffi is not invited to stay in his room. Salwin tackles the News Monster with a follow-up to last week's store-bound spider, how Jay-Z taught Cioffi everything he needs to know about his rights during a traffic stop, how Hitler wanted to combat syphilis and much more.

July 14, 2011: Carmageddon, It's Miley Cyrus, Lock Of The Week, Failed Sitcom Pitches

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:59:44 +0000

There's a couple of critical issues coming up for the show: a massive freeway closure in LA will impact recording, as will a massive nerd convention in San Diego. Cioffi is pleased that the Miley Cyrus pictures he hid all over Marc's room were finally discovered. Cioffi helps you lock in your picks for the FIFA Women's World Cup. Marc pitches a couple TV shows: Killin' Time and Die Die Die.

July 11, 2011: Anti-Freschetta Sentiments, Wes Zaarly, News Monster

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:35:00 +0000

Cioffi feels like there's still some very real anti-Italian sentiments in the world, but Marc and Salwin disagree. Cioffi's also very offended by the presence of gouda cheese on the new Freschetta pizzas. The U.S. Census form is confusing, and will come between you and your heritage. Marc and Cioffi hung out with Wes from Zaarly over the weekend. Plus: the News Monster.

July 4, 2011: Live From Anime Expo 2011

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:18:04 +0000

It's Low Budget FM's third annual expedition to Downtown LA for the Anime Expo. We see what vendors accept "interesting trades," talk to the HiChew and Pocky people, audition some character voices, get awkward hugs and more.

June 30, 2011: Limp Bizkit Gotta Keep on Rollin', Listener Mailbag

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:12:45 +0000

Hey, red cap. Fred Durst and Limp Bizkit are back. Re-familiarize yourself. Plus: we go through tons of Listener Mail. Heaps and heaps of it.

June 27, 2011: In Memoriam Of Whitey, News Monster

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:50:59 +0000

Cioffi requests a moment of silence for captured mobster Whitey Bulger, and Marc requests an explanation of who that is. Salwin tackles the Low Budget News Monster.

June 22, 2011: Angry Birds Obsession, GUNS!, Failed Sitcom Pitches, The New iCloud

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:06:47 +0000

The show's suffering from a crippling addiction to iPhone games. A pro-guns organization wants to sponsor the show, and Cioffi feels it conflicts with his need to maintain a strong market for illegal guns. Marc had a couple of disastrous pitch meetings with TV networks, so he pitches the shows to Cioffi and Salwin to see where he went wrong. The show breaks down audio from Apple CEO Steve Jobs introducing the new Apple iCloud.

June 20, 2011: Buy Cioffi's Love For Hockey, Return Of The Jedi Sucks?, News Monster

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 02:24:23 +0000

After watching Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Cioffi is ready to become a hockey fan. But which team? That's for sale. Plus: Was Return Of The Jedi actually a good movie, Salwin hits the News Monster with stories about eagles killing deer, Marc and Salwin disappoint Cioffi with their knowledge of Back To The Future 3 and much more.

June 14, 2011: This Is Not The Comedy We Set Out To Do

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:32:08 +0000

Marc laments a decidedly first-world problem: he feels too restricted to do Low Budget FM as he'd like to do it. Plus: Cioffi laments a sad, unfunny comedy show in Hollywood. So really, a lot of lamenting.

June 12, 2011: Marc Attends The 2011 Califur Convention and News Monster

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:19:00 +0000

Marc's amused by the apparent lack of prep that went into last week's shows. The hierarchy of the furries is discussed. The show presses forward with a Salwin-less News Monster.

June 8, 2011: Stand Against Sitting, Brent's Roomba, MANGRATE, Chonch, Brent = Gross, Book Club

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:12:19 +0000

Marc is still out finding his spirit animal, but Cioffi, Salwin, and Brent are around to yap a bit. They chat a bit about the ups and downs that is the rollercoaster of Brent's life, as well as MANGRATE (the only gift you should get your dad). In Marc's absence everyone grabs the opportunity to discuss the sporting news, and Brent's inability to produce a non-gross segment. Salwin and Brent don't read the book Cioffi asked them to for the Low Budget FM book club.

June 6, 2011: Marc's Spirit Animal, Brent Gets Locked Out, MANGRATE, Lock of the Week, News Monster

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:12:23 +0000

Marc is gone this week to look for his spirit animal. Brent, from Megaboom Radio, comes in and is instantly mocked for locking himself out of his own apartment. The guys do a live read for MANGRATE (buy your pop one, he wants it more than a tie for father's day). Cioffi does his Lock of the Week for the third NBA Final game, and then they get to the News Monster. The fellas talk about concrete gators, German weirdness, endless pancakes, diabetic kitties, German orgies, and everyone runs through some headlines.

June 2nd, 2011: Listener Mailbag: The Show Sucks Now, Wireless Routing, #dong Returns

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 07:08:00 +0000

The show kicks off its hot new summer promotional campaign, Send Us Your Ears, then digs through three month's worth of letters send in to Low Budget FM from children all over the world. Or possibly just listeners from the Greater Los Angeles Area. Topics include: the show sucking now, popular brands of wireless routers, the return of our booty call signifier #dong and much, much more.

May 30, 2011: Stand Against Sitting, OkCupid Is Nothing But Bi-Sexuals, News Monster

Mon, 30 May 2011 07:11:05 +0000

Cioffi's running some kind of Groupon middle-man racket, Marc is consistently matched with young bi-sexual girls on OkCupid, Salwin wants us all to Take A Stand Against Sitting (because sitting is for pussies,) Batman got arrested on a rooftop, the Nazis trained dogs to be brutal killing machines that can speculate on oil futures, a man has developed a strong romantic feeling towards vehicles and much more.

May 25, 2011: The Long Sad Pub Crawl, Sword Menacing, Dark Thoughts, Stuff Real Girls Know

Wed, 25 May 2011 10:19:18 +0000

It was a long night for Marc, who went on a 6 mile impromptu bar crawl with his roommate. Marc, Cioffi and Seena dig into the News Monster, who's got stories of sword menacing, snowball fights that went too far and much more. The show realizes it's tied with the CDC for average website traffic. Marc and Cioffi both have some Dark Thoughts. Seena answers questions about Stuff Real Girls Know.

May 22, 2011: Giovanni Breaks The Format, Yahoo! Answers

Mon, 23 May 2011 06:50:00 +0000

Low Budget FM welcomes the Patriarch of Podcasting, Giovanni (of giopodcast.com.) Plus: the show does the Internet a favor and tackles some open questions on Yahoo! Answers.

May 19, 2011: An Awesome Concert, Ke$ha's Aggressive Dumpster Handjobs, News Monster

Thu, 19 May 2011 09:04:09 +0000

The show's a mess -- Cioffi's sick, Marc's exhausted and hungover. Ke$ha's special brand of love is discussed. Salwin tackles the News Monster.

May 13, 2011: It's Facebook Fan Request Friday!

Fri, 13 May 2011 05:15:00 +0000

Low Budget FM throws it to Facebook for the inaugural Facebook Fan Request Friday. The subjects of coffee, goth chicks with tails, gorillas vs. polar bears and more are all tackled. Plus: the Chonch Factor and the Mafia Minute.

May 11, 2011: Twitter Dating, Underrated Movies, The British Love Robot

Wed, 11 May 2011 07:05:08 +0000

Marc answers the question he's gotten from a handful of his friends -- "how exactly do you 'meet a girl' on Twitter?" Marc, Cioffi and Salwin run down their 5 movies they feel have the wrong reputation. The show goes to the phones and takes some calls for the newly-revamped British Love Robot, a high-precision machine that answers questions about love, sex and relationships.

May 9, 2011: Crazy Drunken Ramblings, When's It A Date?, News Monster

Mon, 09 May 2011 10:50:00 +0000

Drunk Marc can't get Cioffi to care about his insane ramblings. Cioffi's got an ongoing debate with his girlfriend about when their first date actually was. A man proudly mooned a train into stopping. Sometimes you have to empty a clip into a Wal-Mart greeter. Much, much more.

May 2nd, 2011: Bomb Threats, Best Hookers, News Monster, Guide To Life: The Fixx

Mon, 02 May 2011 08:57:23 +0000

The show accidentally got a bomb threat emailed into its own studio, the best hookers on the planet are in Eastern Europe, Cioffi takes us through another installment of Low Budget FM's Guide To Life and Salwin serves up the News Monster.

Apr. 27, 2011: Pickup Line of the Week, John Salwin's Mafia Minute, The Chonch Factor

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:50:33 +0000

Marc is out yet again, still in the desert, and helping out in his absence is Brent Butler from Megaboom Radio. Cioffi, Salwin, and Brent burn through some classic Low Budget FM bits with a bit of a twist in terms of who is doing it, and takes another stab at doing some classic sports radio talk in Marc's absence with The Chonch Factor.

Apr. 24, 2011: Fun Banter, Lock of the Week, Dark Thoughts, News Monster

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:32:49 +0000

Cioffi is filling in for Marc, Salwin is filling in for Cioffi, and Brent is filling in for Salwin this week. Brent continues to be upset about the lack of prep for his portions of the show and shares some Dark Thoughts that may just be too dark. Cioffi throws a Lock of the Week out there, and the fellas talk about all sorts of wacky news, from testicle photographers, to lighting a nutsack.

Apr. 20, 2011: Hey Now!, Coachella, Scream 4, The Chonch Factor, Raptor vs Grizzly, Mafia Minute

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:21:24 +0000

Marc is still out in the desert, so the crew today consists of Cioffi, Salwin, and Brent Butler. Brent takes umbrage with the the use of "Hey now!" by Cioffi, Salwin, and anyone else. Salwin offers a new phrase for drinking. The dummies at ad sales managed to finally sell a spot. Salwin uses Marc's absence as the impetus for a sports talk segment. After hearing a plug for it on a local station, Brent shares his opinion on the long running raptor versus grizzly debate. Also, Mafia Minute.

Apr. 17, 2011: Brent's Terrible Story, Dark Thoughts, News Monster, Bang Zamboni

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:20:00 +0000

Cioffi is filling in for Marc, Salwin is filling in for Cioffi, and Brent Butler from Megaboom Radio is fillin in for Salwin as Marc is in the desert working at Coachella this week. Cioffi and Salwin introduce Brent by way of letting him tell a horrible story about recent happenings in his life. After a quick Dark Thoughts, the fellas head to the News Monster, with stories about fake militias, drunken toddlers, and porn on ice.

Apr. 14, 2011: Marc Enjoys a Gaybar and Guide to Life: Faking Your Own Death

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:41:03 +0000

Cioffi seems to be taken with 8-bit Basketball on his new iPad 2 while Marc's iPad is totally misplacen. Marc had a rough previous night that involved gay bars, gay drinks, dancing, and gay men. The crew tries to figure out the quadratic equation while Salwin is taking COPIOUS notes on Marc's experience. The show then brings you the second installment of the new series "The LowBudget FM Guide to Life" where you learn how to effectively fake your own death, and cope with grippling GroupOn addictions.

Apr. 11, 2011: Friends Dating Ex's, The Love Of Baseball, Legalize Switchblades, Party Crackdown

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 07:10:44 +0000

One of Marc's old buddies is dating his first girlfriend, but is he allowed to be upset? Cioffi and Salwin share their thoughts. Cioffi's Lock Of The Week turns to baseball, but he's less than committed. Salwin rides in atop the News Monster with tales of one-armed men and switchblades, a crackdown on parties, elderly men flashing school buses, The Posh Pilferer strikes and much more.

Apr. 6, 2011: Yahoo Answers: Sexily Killed With Thighs, Culver City Pimpin', Facebook Flirting

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:43:23 +0000

Marc, Cioffi and Salwin do the Internet a favor and tackle some open questions on Yahoo! Answers. How do you kill someone with thighs? How do you let a boy know you like him without seeming creepy? Does this purple leather jacket look okay? Much, much more.

Apr. 4, 2011: Juicer Sabotage, Worst Comedy Routine Ever, News Monster, 6 On Your Side

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 05:34:08 +0000

Marc and Cioffi's roommate is pushing his pro-juicer agenda, and it's making them uncomfortable. Salwin helps Marc and Cioffi with their new avant garde comedy routines. The News Monster takes a look at some hard-hitting stuff, including Nashville-based consumer advocate Don Dare, who drives everybody nuts with his damn 6 On Your Side cameras and paranoid demands for the real truth.

Mar. 28, 2011: Begging For iPads, Crooked LA Cops, Cioffi's Organ Harvesting, News Monster

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 04:01:34 +0000

Cioffi wants desperately for someone, anyone to find him an iPad 2. He'll pay top dollar. The Mafia Minute takes us to the streets of LA. Salwin's news covers potatos stealing hearts, bears eating cigarettes, Marc's new favorite word and more.

Mar. 23, 2011: Marc Delicately Explains His Aubrey Plaza Website

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:11:08 +0000

Last Wednesday, Marc launched a... "website." It's called WhatsUpAubrey.com, and he's very sensitive about it. He tries to explain his motivations to Cioffi and Seena, while posing the question: is this cute, or creepy?

Mar. 21, 2011: Meeting The Parents, NCAA Lock Of The Week, New Sponsors, Drunken Letters To Netflix, News Monster

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 06:43:42 +0000

Marc's parents were in town over the weekend, so Cioffi got to meet them and stock up on material. Despite somewhat dubious credentials, Cioffi delivers his NCAA Lock Of The Week. Braden from Corporate comes by to discuss some exciting new cross-branding opportunities, as well as some emails Marc sent from his Corporate email account. John Salwin delivers the news with gusto.

Mar. 16, 2011: The Capacitive Touch, Cioffi and Kari Byron, Dating Celebrities, Listener Mailbag

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:30:14 +0000

Marc's starting an all-iPad band called The Capacitive Touch. Cioffi is being followed on Twitter by Kari Byron from the Mythbusters and it's really going to his head. Marc deludes himself into thinking he could date a celebrity. Marc, Cioffi and Salwin dive into the Low Budget Listener Mailbag.

Mar. 14, 2011: The New Jingle, Marc Wants A Motorcycle, News Monster

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:08:28 +0000

Marc's strapped on a guitar and started working on a new jingle to promote Low Budget FM's toll-free phone number. If that wasn't quarterlife-crisis'y enough, he also discusses with Cioffi and Salwin his plan to construct his own motorcycle. The News Monster tackles important issues, like which weapons are appropriate to bring to a city council meeting in Arizona. Plus: wacky sound effects.

Mar. 11, 2011: The Love Sensei, Yahoo Answers, Mafia Minute, The iPad 2

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:40:14 +0000

Marc went on an outing with an ex and forgot to buy the right amount of tickets. Cioffi takes us to Atlantic City in the Mafia Minute. Marc, Cioffi and Salwin do the Internet a favor by answering some open questions on Yahoo Answers. The show breaks down the game film on Steve Jobs' announcement of the iPad 2, to see just what makes him so good at announcing products.

Mar. 10, 2011: Low Budget FM Gets What's Coming To It

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:52:53 +0000

Marc, Cioffi and Salwin call a press conference on Ash Wednesday to announce the conclusion of their donation drive. With special guest Alon from Invested.in.

Mar. 9, 2011: Of Boaties and Boatsmen, News Monster, Time 2 Learn

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:01:45 +0000

In what is generally considered to be a disasterous recording session, Marc, Cioffi and Salwin discuss the show's recent trip to the ocean on a sailboat, blast through far too many headlines in the News Monster, see what's up with girl scouts in the Girl Scout update, educate the audience on spacecraft and more.

Mar. 4, 2011: Ask The Love Robot and The News Monster

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 08:58:00 +0000

Fresh from the repair center, the Low Budget FM Love Robot is back and ready to answer your questions about love, sex, relationships and more. Plus: we tackle the news of the day in the News Monster.

Mar. 2, 2011: Cioffi's ThinkGeek Addiction and Listener Mailbag

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 07:09:00 +0000

At the urging of Roommate Kyle, Marc asked Cioffi to please bring his ThinkGeek.com purchase history to the studio. Marc and Salwin dissect his purchases to determine if Cioffi may have a problem. Plus: we dive deep into the Low Budget FM Listener Mailbag to see what happened to that robot Cioffi hates, what if penis pills actually worked, how the new studio has affected the odds in Raptor Vs. Grizzly and much more.

Feb. 28, 2011: Cioffi Might Want To Break Into Indie Film

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:32:00 +0000

Marc and Cioffi welcome Listener Franz and his friend Richard, producers of the short film Fracture, to the studio. They're trying to raise $1,500 to complete their film and Cioffi has some interesting ideas about how to make that happen.

Feb. 21, 2011: Yahoo Answers: Leg Trauma, Stapled Wigs, Fast-Growing Breasts

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:08:00 +0000

Marc, Cioffi and Salwin do the Internet a favor and tackle some open questions from Yahoo! Answers. A cosplayer's wig keeps falling off, a woman is having some difficulties with her legs, someone wants to dunk a donut higher and more. Plus: Marc has forgotten how to be single.

Feb. 16, 2011: Bring Back The XFL, Tweaking Rugby, Mafia Minute, News Monster, Pickup Line Of The Week

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:51:16 +0000

With the NFL Lockout looming large over our heads, Marc, Cioffi and Salwin explore some alternatives. Cioffi brings us up to speed on his pals in Boston, we get to some news, the show delivers another 100% guaranteed Pickup Line Of The Week and much more. Plus: baals.

Feb. 14, 2011: Grover Heads, Sad Tweeting, Vermont Teddy Bears and The Pick Six

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 09:30:45 +0000

Marc's disappointed in those who would disparage Valentine's Day. Cioffi's filled with facts about the holiday, and points out just how dependent Vermont's economy is on the sale of teddy bears. Marc, Cioffi and Salwin discuss the potential plot of next year's big romantic comedy, Pick Six. Much, much more.

Feb. 10, 2011: There's Some Bad Press About The Show

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:00:07 +0000

With a new year comes a new push to get press for Low Budget FM. To that end, Corporate sent Marc and Cioffi out to do some interviews and get some positive buzz going. The effort was met with somewhat mixed results.

Feb. 7, 2011: Billy Dee Williams Jr., News Monster, Listener Mail, Time 2 Learn

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 06:21:11 +0000

Marc ran into a guy at a bar telling people he was the son of Billy Dee Williams, the studio is under attack by a giant PVC pipe, the News Monster looks at a Super Bowl party that got an entire subdivision shut down, listeners sent in songs that celebrate Low Budget FM's donate-a-thon, Marc debuts his new segment Time 2 Learn, the Listener Mailbag and more.