This week, we wonder if Axl Rose is right to refuse entry into a Hall of Fame that would induct someone like Axl Rose. (07:51 – 19:13)

Then, in 2012, should anybody be watching shows like Mad Men or Breaking Bad in anything but HD? Of course not, so we discuss the fact that DirecTV customers still have to suffer with AMC in Standard Definition. This also leads into a discussion on David Simon’s comments about people not watching The Wire properly. (19:14 – 29:55)

Then, we follow up on the DOJ’s eBooks anti-trust lawsuit. (29:56 – 37:46)

Finally, what’s in Jim’s mix: the latest records from Wussy, The Men, Nada Surf and Imperial Teen. (37:47 – 43:16)

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• Tim – American Idiot onstage. (43:20 – 44:35)
• Kirk – Mirage by Matt Ruff (44:36 – 46:53)
• Jim – How you know you’re in Los Angeles (46:54 – 49:10)

Medialoper Bebop Episode 34: Welcomed to the Jungle was recorded on at 7:00PM PDT on Thursday, April 12 via Audio Hijack Pro over iChat. It was edited by Jim in Audacity. The opening and closing theme of Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans. No Axl Roses were harmed in the making of this podcast.

Next up, what’s worse than taking a drug test to get a job? Having a prospective employer login to Facebook as you. (10:36 – 18:30)

Then, we all plan to go see The Hunger Games, after convincing Kirk that it’s a sequel to Moneyball. (18:31 – 22:21)

Also, we look at how the new iPad’s Retina Display doesn’t play nicely with app developers who took shortcuts or tried to control the experience too tightly. (22:22 – 32:20)

All that, and what’s in Tim’s mix: Bruce Springsteen, Esvbjorn Svensson Trio and The Shins. (32:21 – 42:59)

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• Kirk – There’s a new sensation in the publishing world: potlit! (43:09 – 44:54)
• Tim – Really is going to see The Hunger Games. (44:55 – 47:12)
• Jim – Declares Archer to be the funniest show on TV. (47:13 – 49:40)

Medialoper Bebop Episode 33: Drug Test was recorded at 9:20PST on Thursday, March 22, 2012 via Audio Hijack Pro over iChat. It was edited by Jim in Audacity. The opening and closing music for the Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven” by The Miss Alans.

No drugs were tested in the making of this podcast.

You wonder why e-book prices have gone up in the past couple of years? And they’re all pretty much the same wherever you happen to shop? It’s because of a thing called “agency pricing,” and the U.S. Department of Justice are considering suing Apple and the major book-publishers over colluding to fix prices. (10:01 – 26:33)

Then: we discuss artists asking Rush Limbaugh not use their songs on his show. (26:34 – 33:40)

Finally, it’s Kirk’s turn for In The Mix. This week, it’s Ben Kweller, Chuck Prophet and The Died Pretty. (33:41 – 39:52)

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• Tim – It’s William Shatner’s World, and we’re just living in it. (39:56 – 41:45)
• Kirk – MLB.TV has done the right thing this year. (41:46 – 45:20)
• Jim – Have you heard the new Van Halen album? (45:22 – 46:30)

Medialoper Bebop Episode 32: Rehab Rehab was recorded at 2:00PM PDT on Sunday, March 11, 2012 via Audio Hijack Pro over iChat. It was edited by Jim in Audacity. The theme music for Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans, who not only don’t ask us for promotional consideration to mention our use of their song every time out, they don’t even know we have a podcast.

After that, we look at a technology that was all but left for dead but is making a comeback: over-the-air TV antennas. (26:04 – 32:53)

Finally, it’s the latest inductee into the Medialoper Bebop Great Albums Hall of Fame: The Jesus and Mary Chain’s Psychocandy (32:54 – 44:53)

All that, and in honor of Kirk’s upcoming ACL surgery and Jean becoming a U.S. citizen, the Pledge of Allegiance!

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• Tim – Senna, the documentary about the Brazilian race car driver. (45:55 – 49:40)
• Jim – Words With Friends. (49:45 – 49:48)
• Kirk – League of Evil 2, perfect for playing if you’re laid up following knee surgery. (49:49 – 53:59)

Medialoper Bebop Episode 31: Worst. Episode. Ever. was recorded at 9:00PST on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 via Audio Hijack Pro over iChat. It was edited in Audacity. The opening and closing music to Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven” by our close personal friends, The Miss Alans.

Good luck with the knee surgery, Kirk!

Then, we talk about the new Neflix original series, Lillyhammer, (aka Silvio Goes to Norway and what it might portend for the future of programming. Oh, and of course, Steve Van Zant’s amazing acting chops. (14:05 – 19:25)

After that, it’s a quick look at Madonna at the Super Bowl, and that time an A&R rep tried to convince Kirk to play her on our college radio station. (19:26 – 23:23)

Then, it’s the return of the Coco Crisp Afro Watch! And Kirk has some absolutely stunning news. (23:24 – 27:25)

Finally, Jim reveals what’s in his mix: Cloud Nothings, Craig Finn & The War on Drugs. (27:26 – 30:25)

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• Tim recommends Fred Stoller’s My Seinfeld Year (30:26 – 31:42)
• Kirk wonders if Google Glasses are a bit ahead of their time. (32:42 – 33:33)
• Jim discusses his long-time love for David Letterman, and that time he got thrown out of the Ed Sullivan Theater. (33:34 – 42:16)

Medialoper Bebop Episode 30: All The Great Swedes was recorded on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 via Audio Hijack Pro over the increasingly squirrelly iChat. It was edited in Audacity. The opening and closing music of Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven” by the Miss Alans.

This is only an exhibition, not a competition. Please, no wagering.