the Bionic Genius Roundtable

Robots and Superheroes }{ Podcast Episode 0000048

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:01:21 +0000

This week we welcome Austin Grossman, author of Soon I Will Be Invincible to the show! We also welcome back Josh the Intern who moved to Austin with his band, Know More Robots! /h3> Austin Grossman wrote the book on superheroes — literally. from wikipedia: The novel {Soon I Will Be Invincible} is told through two alternating first [...]

Return of the Malmont }{ Podcast Episode 0000047

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:43:47 +0000

This week we welcome author Paul Malmont back to the show! Paul first appeared on The Roundtable in June of 2006 to discuss his book “Chinatown Death Cloud Peril”, and he’s returned to tell the world about his latest book: “Jack London in Paradise“. SFGATE, Home of the San Francisco Chronicle says: “Jack London in Paradise” reveals London [...]

The Snoodcast }{ Podcast Episode 0000046

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:22:25 +0000

This week we bring back the roundtable, with actual discussating. It was a little exhausting, but we covered every topic known to genii from pole to pole. Featured in episode 0000046: We discussed what we had for lunch, Red Stripe Lauger, Blood River and Beer from the Republic of Congo, Frank Miller’s The Spirit, Sin City, The [...]

Join us on the Facebookernets.

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:21:04 +0000

You may already know that there’s awesome things to see on Facebook, like bacon or Matt Hofmann’s hair. {Matt was a special guest who glistened during the Iron Jedi match on Episode 0000043 “A Jedi Thanksgiving”.} Photo used without permission, and I’ll likely be subject to a Vulcan pinch, a mind-meld, or whatever the Cylons do to [...]

The Little House on the Prairie Podcast featuring the Bionic Genius Roundtable }{ Podcast Episode 0000045

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:39:59 +0000

Happy Christmas, Geniuses! This week I changed the format completely with a shocking twist. Please don’t tell Roy and Terry. Maybe they won’t even realize that I taped-over the Larry David interview. Thanks again to our sponsor, The Bionic Genius Hat Company.

Holiday Recipe: Bacon Bourbon Brownies

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:59:11 +0000

Re-posted from SLASHFOOD Sure, many folks go to an Alice B. Toklas place when creative brownie making is mentioned, but for a goody two-shoes like me (with a cop pal as my afternoon’s company to boot!), there’s much swoony satisfaction in a recipe that highlights some of my favorite legal vices. I’m hardly the first to [...]

Ralphie the Christmas Elf.

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:58:23 +0000

Star, the Intern Baby Dog visits Santa.

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:23:53 +0000

This year for Christmas, get offensive.

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:42:46 +0000

Get Offensive: www.oplusd.com/holidays

A Fastidious Festivus?}{ Podcast Episode 0000044

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:22:55 +0000

This week, The Geniuses return for a rapidly-failing attempt at anything resembling comedy! Features include: Can you really call these features? What does a genius eat for lunch? Break for our sponsor: The Bionic Genius Hat Company Airing of the Grievances ‘The Interviews’ and why they suck The Universe’s Fastest-Growing Quiz Sensation: Seinfeld Girlfriend, or Go-Go? Excessive Blurting Random “This Year in Death” recap [...]

Classic Schtik

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:04:26 +0000

I was just cleaning-out the AV closet and wound this old filmstrip. We aired it in November, 2005. enjoy! This audio presentation was played live on Episode 0000004. If you haven’t heard this episode, you owe it to yourself to listen. This vintage cassette has been restored to the original pristine condition, and we’re offering it to you now [...]

Hierarchy of Beards

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:53:27 +0000

Buy your poster today at the Wondermark Goodsery!

Next Show: The Festivus Episode

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:52:20 +0000

Stay tuned for feats of strength.

A Jedi Thanksgiving }{ Podcast Episode 0000043

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:06:35 +0000

“The Return of the Thanksgiving Jedi Special” This week, The Geniuses return for a LIVE SHOW, taped in front of a few confused people with nothing better to do! Features include: What Does A Genius Eat for Lunch? Podcast Throwdown Break for our sponsor: The Bionic Genius Hat Company Will It Whistle? Quiz Sensation: Star Wars or Star Wars: Items are [...]

THEREMIN NEWS: Pamelia Gets Down on TED

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:10:46 +0000

If you were with us back in Season One, you fell in love with the cute & quirky thereminist, Pamelia Kurstin. She played her theremin on the phone for us, and it looks like she’s now hit the big time! {As if it wasn’t “big time” yet to play with David Byrne or the Bionic [...]

Our next podcast: A JEDI THANKSGIVING

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:08:58 +0000

We had a great time on our first live show tonight! We broke new ground as we wandered deep into the nerd forest, and contributed to the first live broadcast to simultaneously feature video of a catbox and a Wookie throwdown. tBGR

A Satisfying, Longer Lasting Election }{ Podcast Episode 0000042

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:17:25 +0000

The Geniuses return for a post-election wrap-up special with almost two great guests! Features include: What Does A Genius Eat for Lunch Election Recap: The Bhutan Coronation Recap Special guest: Terry’s Teen-College-Sensation Cousin Luke The Universe’s Fastest-Growing Quiz Sensation, Pilgrim or Possible Obama cabinet member? Terry plays and sings “Thanks a Lot”. Nope, scratch that. Special guest Mike F. plays and [...]

Thanks a Lot 2008

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:39:34 +0000

Thanks a Lot! By Terry Coffey More Than a Genius, Really, Honest Records ASCAP Featured in podcast episode 0000042 Thanks, thanks a lot, Thanks for all the stuff we got. For all the stuff we’ve got, Thanks a lot. Thanks for Alan, Thanks for Roy, They’re such a couple of goofy boys, For all the stuff we’ve got, Thanks a lot. Thanks for mustaches, Thanks for beards, Even though they [...]

The 2008 Election Special }{ Podcast Episode 0000041

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:46:36 +0000

in episode 0000041: The genii are back after a 23-month hibernation! This is the first show that wasn’t recorded in the workplace, so the “let’s not go there” filters were completely broken. We’re really, really sorry. Features include: What does a genius eat for Lunch? Will it Whistle: An Obama Yard Sign Gameshow: Gilmore Girl Character or Palin Child? Genius Swift [...]

2008 Pre-Pre-Election Not-So-Special }{ Podcast Episode 0000040

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:04:16 +0000

in episode 0000040: So we seriously, really made it back! In this episode, we basically do nothing at all. We didn’t think it would be right to just throw you into an awesome ELECTION 2008 episode without first priming the pump. Coming next: The 2008 Election Episode!

2006 Holiday Special }{ Podcast Episode 0000039

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:19:06 +0000

Well twist my mustache and tickle my ivories! The Bionic Genii are back!? Don’t get your sock garters in a bunch… Like when David Lee Roth hooked-up again with the VanHalens, this is an experiment to see if the band can still play after all these months of disdain and what-what. Join the genii [...]

One year later…

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 21:38:24 +0000

So we’ve decided to hold the baby under the water until it stopped kicking. We might be developing some new shows, but for now… just let it be. To mark this weekend in history as the anniversary of the show’s launching, here’s a special redux version of our first show, THE 2005 THANKSGIVING SPECIAL. the 2005 Bionic [...]

The Return of the Genii }{ Podcast Episode 0000038

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 01:40:08 +0000

in episode 0000038: So we finally made it back! In this episode, we finally swore-off skits!!! Like Terry will ever give-up the skits!? Over lunch we talked about the usual: what we were eating, wearing, watching, listening to and morning over. If you think there’s a Star Wars element to this episode, then you’re just wishful thinking.

Hold the phone… we’re coming back! }{ Podcast Episode 0000037.5

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:37:43 +0000

So after the dust cleared from Alan’s departure, our legal department is allowing us to return to the roundtable on one condition: No more skits. As the genii we are, we’re always looking for loopholes. So we offer you the latest podcast installment, episode 0000037.5. We’ll be back at the roundtable before you can figure-out the following [...]

selling-out to the man

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:47:43 +0000

So we’ve caved under the pressures of the man. We’ve brought banner ads to the site.Keep scrollin’, keep scrollin’… there they are! We’ve tried to offer something for everyone. I’m only guessing here, but I’m going to display what are bound to be the staff favorites. Ready? Alan: Roy: Terry: So click long & click hard. Do it for [...]

The Last Broadcast … Maybe }{ Podcast Episode 0000037

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 19:36:18 +0000

holy cow! where have you been??! This one’s been sitting around for weeks gathering dust. There’s probably even some dated jokes here about Y2K, failed space shuttle missions and the Nixon administration, but that’s no different than any other show, so you’ll dig it as usual. Roy and I thought this would definitely be the [...]

One More Show!?

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:27:57 +0000

Not only is the audience threatened with only one last broadcast, but we’re also having some technical issues on the site. Sorry so stripped! It must be Karma setting-in. So yah, the episode titled “THE LAST BROADCAST…MAYBE” will go live shortly, so stay-tuned for that and hopefully more

But I Digress }{ Podcast Episode 0000036

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 01:37:08 +0000

inane chatter defined. This week Alan announces that he’s leaving work, which likely means the show will suffer from a hiatus hernia. We fail at several attempts to call someone who cares: Josh the Intern, Indiana Buddhist Temple, and Indiana’s top terrorist target: Amish Country Popcorn. Yes, popcorn {see Indystar.com}. Thanks to Erin for this grande Jon [...]

Charred Beyond Recognition }{ Podcast Episode 0000035

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 01:27:08 +0000

grillin’ with mad chedda This week we speak with Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuck, BBQ expert from Canada. Ronnie shows us that Canadians are almost good for something. in episode 0000035… Let’s see … we already told you about Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuck. His Web site is www.ronshewchuk.com/bbq/. We talk about plank cooking, the difference between grilling and barbequing, [...]

Should We Stay or Should We Go Now?

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 17:24:38 +0000

We have sad news… Alan is leaving work, which means that he’s leaving the show, or rather — the current set-up of recording over lunch at work. Make sense? So, if prodded, we can continue the show using a different technology, like voice over IP {Skype}, morse code or carrier pigeon. Your voice can make a difference. [...]

the Dee Oh Gee Issue }{ Podcast Episode 0000034

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 11:58:04 +0000

Who’s a good dog? This week we speak with Skip Haynes from the Laurel Canyon Animal Company, Makers of Pet CD’s guaranteed to get a reaction from your dog. We even play a few of these songs on the show, so get some headphones for your pooch! Note: tBGR’s dog’s reactions were greatly improved with Beggin’ [...]

Again with the Theremin }{ Podcast Episode 0000033

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 23:12:11 +0000

In this episode… This week we speak with Dr. Robby Virus, genius Thereminist. Episode 0000033 features: As a change of scope, we actually talk about what we’re eating for lunch. We also hear from Alan on a spam-jelly-preserved issue of Alan’s World. Can you believe we’re serving-up two premieres? This Week in Medicine and North America’s fastest-growing soap opera [...]

Three Cups of Tea }{ Podcast Episode 0000032

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:23:34 +0000

In this episode… This week we speak with Greg Mortenson, an American on a mission, fighting terrorism one school at a time. The former mountaineer heads up the Central Asia Institute, which has built more than 50 secular schools for girls and boys in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Mortenson’s passion-some might say obsession-to bring education to the children [...]

Virtual Vomit Bag

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:25:21 +0000

We discussed “what places would be so bad” that the employer would actually have to hang these… Here’s our list so far {add yours!} Star Jones’ personal trainer George Hamilton IV’s canned tan application specialist Hotel room reserved for Tom Arnold/Roseanne honeymoon Stouffer’s assembly line Wing’s recording studio Soyburger factory Curves US Congress visitor’s section Bionic Genius Web site (virtual bags only are available)

Now With More Pulp }{ Podcast Episode 0000031

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 15:14:04 +0000

In this fictitiously pulped-out episode… This week we speak with author Paul Malmont. Simon and Schuster thought this might actually help his career. Episode 0000031 sweet goodness: Malmont discusses his new book, “Chinatown Death Cloud Peril”. This show also features “Less Llamas and More Luke,” with teen sensation Luke, the Universe’s favorite segment, “What Does a [...]

Schoolhouse Rock }{ Podcast Episode 0000030

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 11:55:17 +0000

This week we scat with jazz legend Bob Dorough, who was the composer and the voice of many of the Schoolhouse Rock episodes that tucked you into bed. In Educatiomul Episode 0000030: - How to discipline a genius “before there was Time-Out”: an impromptu roundtable discussion - What does a genius eat for lunch? - Less Llamas, More [...]

The Lost Episode }{ Podcast Episode 0000029

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Wed, 31 May 2006 15:51:10 +0000

The Reel Genius Issue }{ Podcast Episode 0000028

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 25 May 2006 17:27:32 +0000

This week we talk with Jeff Crone and Terry Coffey about a great indie film project called Small Town Scenario. Episode 0000028 Features: - What Does a Genius Eat for Lunch? - In line at the movies - Special Interview: Jeff Crone in Hollywood – Jeff talks about the indie film project called Small Town Scenario. Visit the [...]

The Running Man }{ Podcast Episode 0000027

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 15 May 2006 14:16:24 +0000

This week we lace-up our running shoes and pull a hami with legendary Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes. Episode 0000027 Milestones: - What Does a Genius Eat for Lunch? - Impromptu “Will it Whistle?” - Inaugural “Ask a Genius” This week we answer listener voicemail: How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie [...]

Bionic Cowpokes Issue }{ Podcast Episode 0000026

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 05 May 2006 20:43:04 +0000

This week we saddle-up, hit the trail, gather round the campfire and chew the fat with poet Baxter Black. Episode 0000026 Features: - What Does a Genius Eat for Lunch? - Terry’s Car trouble – Serves him right. No cowboy should drive a VW. - The Missing Ventriloquist Act – Soon you will have the chance to bid [...]

Rock-n-Droll }{ Podcast Episode 0000025

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 18:18:30 +0000

In this episode, the genii speak with Warren Zanes from the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame. Warren also joins us as we play the fastest-growing quiz sensation: Cult or Rock Band! Episode 0000025 Features: - Welcome Back Roy! - Check the Phone Messages - What Does a Genius Eat for Lunch? - Chasing Jon Stewart-FINALLY! We land the interview with [...]

Where’s Roy? }{ Podcast Episode 0000024

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:01:08 +0000

This week we ask the question: Where’s Roy? That’s the extent of this one. If you are a new listener to tBGR, we apologize from the bottom of our hearts. When creating this post, I used the work inane {spelled incorrectly}. I find it particularly amusing that the term PODCAST CHATTER is in the [...]

the Bionic Genius Compound

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 13:40:30 +0000

We cannot disclose the location of our broadcast facility in Indiana, but we wanted to share some of the photos of our hip facilities. photos by interns Wes, Klorf and Jafs

News from the Bionic Genius Compound

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 13:15:46 +0000

We’ve already had several emails asking how we built our TIME MACHINE. Truth be told, we obtained our time machine prototype from Glendy M. at the Benjamin Franklin Science Fair. We convinced her that a stack of Pokemon cards, Roy’s Nano and 10,000 Second Life Lindex credits was a fair trade. We think her father, Mr. [...]

Time Travel Issue }{ Podcast Episode 0000023

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 18:23:45 +0000

In this action packed episode the Genii speak with Amal Dorai about the Time Travel Convention at MIT and Ronald Mallett, Professor of Physics, Uconn. We also travel back in time and take full responsibility for the end of Betamax. Episode 0000023 Features: What Does a Genius Have for Lunch? Chasing Jon Stewart Update: an interview [...]

Poetic License Revoked }{ Podcast Episode 0000022

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 13:35:04 +0000

In this poetic episode, the genii interview former U.S Poet Laureate Billy Collins! The podcast also features a true Scots reading of 16th-Century Scottish poet John Stewart’s “To Fame,” and the universe’s fastest-growing quiz sensation, Poet or Cocktail. Josh returns for this show only. Episode 0000022 Features: -What Does a Genius Eat for Lunch? -Chasing Jon Stewart [...]

The Buck Stops Here. }{ Podcast Episode 0000021

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 15:54:18 +0000

In this action-packed episode, the Bionic Geniuses speak with the Weather Prognisticating Llama and Buck Foley, Motivational Speaker. Also featuring a tribute to Buck Owens with the latest quiz sensation: HEE-HAW HONEY or SCIENTOLOGIST? Episode 0000021 Features: -What Does a Genius Eat for Lunch? -Mr. Prozac / Mark Harries, handler and confidant of Mr. Prozac, the [...]

Off the Wagon }{ Podcast Episode 0000020

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 03:34:37 +0000

Learn all about whisky from Mark Gillespie of whiskycast.com and the Worlds Worst Opening Line Contest interview with Scott Rice from the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest. Episode 0000020 Features: {Roy, pictured at left, wearing his Superman costume} What Does a Genius Eat for Lunch? Chasing Jon Stewart: Interview with Mark Gillespie of whiskycast.com, a podcast dedicated to whisky. Mark [...]

★ NEWS BITS ★

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:32:39 +0000

★ THE POWER OF DREW DOMKUS ★ To our surprise, we were called-out on the Dawn & Drew Show. The VW Partisan gave us the what-for. Listen to the edited clip from episode 278 from their show. Funny! ★ GMA FEATURES tBGR! ★ ABC’s Good Morning America aired a great piece on moustaches, and included photos of [...]

Fade to Bluegrass }{ Podcast Episode 0000019

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 02:26:25 +0000

In this episode, the Geniuses are broadcasting live from the road in Riverside Iowa, birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk. Featuring music and an interview with Iron Horse – A Bluegrass band who covers Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Modest Mouse, The Shins and more! Episode 0000019 Featurette: What does a Genius Have for Lunch? Chasing Jon Stewart Update Rock-n-Roll [...]

Roy Featured in St. Patrick’s Day Parade as CAPTAIN PIKE!

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 22:39:29 +0000

We’re having some fun out here! Thanks for your support! Lonnie Gimmons {raspberry hat} is pictured pulling our Roy. Dyersville Iowa welcomed St. Patrick’s Day with their Helms’ Main Street Parade. We were lucky as Irish to stay at the Helms Bed & Breakfast. Alan was excited about the free wireless internet; Roy [...]

van broke STOP send love to families FULL STOP

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 20:14:13 +0000

We apologize for the delay. The VW van broke down when we visited the Field of Dreams Baseball Diamond, and it took us a couple of days to tie in to the power grid, readjust satellite locations and throw up false trails for the CIA. We should be finished with these technical preparations by this [...]

Welcome Dawn & Drew Show listeners!

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:41:10 +0000

While presenting you all with a huge laurel and hearty handshake, we also have some ’splainin’ to do for our regular listeners/visitors. The geniuses sold their souls to the ones who sold their souls to the devil. Yes, they bought air time on The Dawn & Drew Show. Surprisingly to Terry, Alan & [...]

tBGR Travel Journal

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 20:40:18 +0000

We wanted to share our travels with you. Hop-over to The Bionic Genius Travel Journal and see what this great country of ours has to offer!

tBGR Travel Photo Journal

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 20:34:05 +0000

say cheese. In early March, the Bionic Genii set-out on a trip across America, destination: THE OSCARS in Hollywood, California. This photo journal is a record of our amazing trip, and all of the cool things we tried along the way… The Bionic Geniuses pose during a visit to the UFO Museum in Roswell, New [...]

POETRY SLAM Things That Crunch

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 19:46:55 +0000

The Genii added weekly to thier very own poem, which was read to Billy Collins on April 5th, 2006. Here’s the link for the POETRY LICENSE REVOKED show.

★ NEWS BIT ★tBGR Gets Props on Odeo

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 17:23:02 +0000

The kind folks at Odeo have added our podcast to their Staff List! What a great honor from the people who know stuff about stuff. Hippety-Hop over to Odeo and tell them we said HELLO-DEO.

Genius On Bored }{ Podcast Episode 0000018

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 13:48:06 +0000

Taped on our way back from the Oscars! We have been visiting some great sites in California. This episode is recorded from the parking lot of the Burlingame Museum of Pez, here in Burlingame, California. Dont all roadtrips have their snags? We sure did on this show. Episode 0000018 Dinner Entre: What [...]

NEWS BIT }{ Pamelia Kurstin hits the road

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 01:01:28 +0000

We thought you should know: Pamelia, the theremin player who was nominated for CRAZIEST LAUGH from Episode 0000008 is going on tour. Says she: I am hitting london this friday… then off to georgia to tour with barbez to South by Southwest.. then March 25 in Paris, with Sebastien Tellier (first time in a LONG [...]

Pez Heads on the Road

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 14:41:19 +0000

We’re traveling back from Cali! We’ve stopped-off at some great sites that we’ll tell you about on this week’s show. We’ve been camped outside the Burlingame Museum of Pez, here in Burlingame, California. We’re using the Kinko’s computers here in Millbrae, responding to all of your emails, but need to wrap this up. [...]

Bionic Bling

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 14:25:09 +0000

Darnell Skruggs, with an apparent eye injury, sends his peace from Cali. Hank “Handlebar” Hoolihan poses for a photo in Amsterdam.

The Podsker Awards Issue }{ Podcast Episode 0000017

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 13:14:46 +0000

This episode is recorded live from the red carpet. A special remote show! Show notes below Episode 0000017 Bling: This special episode was recorded live from the red carpet in sunny Hollywood California! The trip was worth it, as you will hear in this exciting episode. Oscar picks from Janitor Jack Riggs Another embarrasing Bionic Dance [...]

Your Genii in the bottle.

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:00:50 +0000

Thanks to Melvin Postlewait of Billings, MT for sending this to our attention. We acknowledge the inappropriate use, but will continue to use the term geniuses. We suggest that you seek life outside the Parmly Billings Library. Thanks also for sending us your photo, Mel.

What the critics are saying about tBGR

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 27 Feb 2006 16:44:02 +0000

“I hope this is the future of podcasting … because I hate podcasting and I want to see it die.” Entertainment Tonight “A terrorist plot to destroy the Internet.” O’Reilly Factor “Allows Heather Graham to save face by saying, ‘at least my sitcom wasn’t THAT bad’.” TV Guide “A flaming brown bag of doody on [...]

Presidents and Parrots

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:51:19 +0000

Studies show that 13 out of 10 high school students are flunking math. And a study done in 2005 (or was it 1902?) shows that the majority of high school history students believe there have only been 43 Presidents of the United States, as opposed to the 243.765 Presidents we’ve actually had. the Bionic Geniuses present [...]

The Go Monkey Go Issue }{ Podcast Episode 0000016

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 13:37:35 +0000

This week week we interview N!cholas Gurewitch who talks about his hilarious comic strip, Perry Bible Fellowship. Episode 0000016 Agendum: What does a genius eat for lunch? Chasing Jon Stewart Update: phone call to Coliseum Bookstore. Presidents and Parrots: On each Presidential birthday, we will post information on a president and the parrot we think he most [...]

Presidents and Parrots

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 12:54:25 +0000

Studies show that 13 out of 10 high school students are flunking math. And a study done in 2005 {or was it 1902?} shows that the majority of high school history students believe there have only been 43 Presidents of the United States, as opposed to the 243.765 Presidents we’ve actually had. And, perhaps even [...]

tBGR streams audio for the feeble

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 14:42:20 +0000

If you don’t want to wait for your MP3 download, you can stream it online. The SHOW INDEX page has links forthwith. We’ve also added the Podcast Player within each episode. Launch the player now.

Jibber Jabber Issue }{ Podcast Episode 0000015

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:24:14 +0000

The genius interview with Gregg Spiridellis from JibJab, our favorite of the mustachioed humorists. Episode 0000015 Kerfuffle: And then there were three: Josh has clipped the umbilical cord for freedom. He will be missed at the roundtable. Special Interview: Gregg Spiridellis from JibJab waxes poetic on the history and the future success of the creatives at [...]

Contact Us

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:01:57 +0000

Contact the Bionic Genius Roundtable. Ask about our holiday tours of the compound! Email: roundtable at bionic genius dot com Go Postal: The Bionic Genius Compound, Anytown USA

Bionic Geniuses at Play

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 13:00:34 +0000

What do the Bionic Geniuses do in their spare time?

Bionic Train Wreck }{ Podcast Episode 0000014

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:51:13 +0000

This was the last day of our intern program. Good luck Josh. This week, the Bionic Geniuses just have fun. Episode 0000014 embelishments: What does a Genius Eat for Lunch? Poetry Slam-Things That Crunch – Ramping-up to our Billy Collins interview {April 5th} with the poem that never ends: Things That Crunch. ZZ-top, Sigue [...]

Welcome BoingBoing visitors!

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 15:16:14 +0000

A special Bionic Genius welcome to those of you who've bounced our way from boingboing.net. Although you may come to believe so later, there is no mistake. The manly coifs you see depicted above do, indeed, belong to the Bionic Geniuses... {carry-on, oh wayward son}

Bionic BoingBoing }{ Podcast Episode 0000013

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 03:54:49 +0000

On this Groundhog Day, Mark Frauenfelder joins us from boingboing.net to discuss comics, writing and life at the Boing. WIN A BIONIC GENIUS T-SHIRT JUST FOR LISTENING. Episode 0000013 accoutrements: Josh announces he is leaving the Roundtable Groundhog preliminary discussion, leading into vampirism for no reason whatsoever What Does a Genius Eat for Lunch? Phonecall to Punxsutawney, PA [...]

And Speaking of Segways }{ Podcast Episode 0000012

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 02:03:18 +0000

This week we speak with Josh Caldwell, who rode a Segway across America. Topics include: What Does a Genius Eat for Lunch? Shout-out to the Joan and Jeff Show. Chasing Jon Stewart Update Josh gets promoted to Science Officer Discussion: Gilligans Island the Movie Casting of the Castaways Win a Bionic Genius T-Shirt! Listen how now, mien [...]

Latine Loqui Coactus Sum

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 14:32:24 +0000

Latine Loqui Coactus Sum by Terry Coffey “Now then.” Dr. Spangler puts down the phone, crosses his legs, and looks over the top of his reading glasses at the young man in the patients’ chair. “I’m a bit confused. You say your name is Josephus?” Most of those affected by whatever it is are totally uncommunicative, a side [...]

Death Rumors Confirmed?

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 14:41:55 +0000

Photo evidence suggests musician, former Blue's Clues host did, indeed, die in a whaling accident off Nova Scotia. keep-on keepin' on

Blue Dustmites Issue }{ Podcast Episode 0000011

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 17:08:46 +0000

The Geniuses are proud to offer this exciting interview show to you. Steve Burns joins us from New York to discuss his genius music and life after Blues Clues. {thanks for the moustache – grown exclusively for our show} Episode 0000011 features: What Does a Genius Eat for Lunch? Chasing Jon Stewart Update This Week in [...]

Hire Our Intern

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:40:00 +0000

While we at the Bionic Genius Roundtable are glad to have Josh on board, we also recognize that no intern can survive on what we are able to pay him–basically enough to keep his beard trimmed and to buy crackers for his Myna bird, Polly. To that end, we have decided to lend our not [...]

Waggish Email Names

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 17 Jan 2006 20:02:30 +0000

actual email names These are names from actual emails we’ve received. If your funny name appears on our list, please take us off of your list. If not, please add your name below. Crotchety M. Jumbled Nightstick F. Banditry Atrocious J. Bureaucracy Cork H. Ruckus Suits D. Souls Rockers H. Pier Midshipman M. Pocketful Makeshifts U. Delicacy Unpaved D. Inflect Koestler A. Foolhardiness Whenever H. [...]

The Trachtenburg Issue }{ Podcast Episode 0000010

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:46:02 +0000

The Geniuses are proud to offer this exciting interview show to you. If you have never heard of The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players, you are in for a treat! Enjoy! Episode 0000010 features: Chasing Jon Stewart Update: This week we call the New York office of The Comedy Central Network. Listen as we get [...]

PODCAST SHOW INDEX

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Sat, 07 Jan 2006 21:39:52 +0000

Subscribe to tBGR’s feed!

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 20:08:51 +0000

If you haven’t already subscribed to our feed, you can do it right here and right now! Do you use iTunes? Yahoo? Just click a link below to subscribe. This way, each and every issue will come knocking at your door. If it appears that after the knocking, all that’s left is a [...]

Bionic Genius Test

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 18:46:34 +0000

smart as you look? Are you a Bionic Genius? Take our test and find out! 1. How much of your body is made up of bionic (i.e. non-organic) matter? A. 100% B. 75% C. 50% D. 25% E. It’s a violation of my rights to ask this question 2. Which best describes your memory: A. Steel trap B. Rusty cage C. Broken D. Breached dam E. Highly selective [...]

Coming in on a Wing and a Prayer }{ Episode 0000009

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 18:21:46 +0000

The Geniuses are proud to offer this exciting podcast to you. If you are fans of Wings music, you will love this celebrity interview. Enjoy! Episode 0000009 features: Chasing Jon Stewart Update: Special phone interview with Drew Carey – a busy man in the entertainment industry. We talked with Drew about Q95s the Bob [...]

The Bionic Genius Test

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 18:48:01 +0000

Are you genius enough? TAKE THE TEST.

The Theremin Issue }{ Podcast Episode 0000008

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 27 Dec 2005 01:57:27 +0000

Episode 0000008, featuring: Star Trek opening theme and score throughout the show, by Project Pimento, featuring Theremenist Dr. Robbie Virus. Visit Project Pimento over at www.projectpimento.com Phone call to Kacy Andrews, CEO Bigfoot Productions – Connected to The Daily Show? We also talked with Kacy about her film school: International Academy of Film and Television in [...]

the Bionic Genius Annals

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 19:29:03 +0000

The Frederick and Floyd Expedition: SUMMARY A fopish banker escaping his past and his big, dumb brother falling and breaking things. This is the untold story of a previously unknown pair of brothers whose presence for at least a part of the great Lewis and Clark Expedition is bringing some shocking revision to frontier history. Frederick and [...]

The Christmas Slay Issue }{ Podcast Episode 0000007

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 02:22:47 +0000

In this episode we discuss: Daily Aspiration update; including Terry performing the song Chasing Jon Stewart The Bionic Geniuses speak with Christopher VanCringula Our favorite comic strips Terry and Roy have their own favorite: Short-N-Snappy Final Christmas wishlist

Chasing Jon Stewart Log

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 16 Dec 2005 17:10:47 +0000

We all have aspirations. Inspiration. Perspiration. Alienation. The Bionic Geniuses have all of these, wrapped into a single, mind-blowingly psychotic effort: Chasing Jon Stewart. Chasing Jon Stewart is our bionic effort to accomplish one of three things: we’re still chasin’ (1) Get the Bionic Genius Roundtable mentioned on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart; (2) Get the Bionic Geniuses [...]

The Star Wars Holiday Special

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 13:14:44 +0000

passengers: please prepare your air discomfort bags. Curious Star Wars fans like ourselves are scratching our heads about this Special. The Star Wars Holiday Special, a made for TV program originally aired on November 17, 1978. Painful as it may be, we offer you the link to view this special first-hand. The Bionic Geniuses are not responsible for lost [...]

The Life Day Issue }{ Podcast Episode 0000006

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 02:52:38 +0000

this UBER-GEEK Episode features: Tony Danza. Enough said. What SHOULD NOT become a Christmas Special; the Specials we hate. Daily Aspiration: Our Quest to Appear on Comedy Centrals The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Star Wars Holiday Special Discussion; Everything you never wanted to know, including a special call to Steve Winslow, Star Wars uber-fan. Who or [...]

Ballad of Billy Bass

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 13 Dec 2005 16:11:41 +0000

Original Composition: Sing-along with Terry!

Lutefisk Contest Results }{ Week One

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Tue, 13 Dec 2005 15:53:21 +0000

As announced in The Lutefisk Issue, podcast 0000005, we're running a contest for our listeners to submit their best depiction of lutefisk. The Lutefisk Contest entries have been pouring in! Take a look...

Get Your Santa Vampire Shirt Today!

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 21:22:36 +0000

By popular demand, we offer you the chance to sport your own Santa Vampire T-Shirt! Head over to The Store for the Bionically Challenged and buy yours now!

tBGR Merch

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 20:49:18 +0000

The Bionic Genius Company Store is now open! Head on over to: cafepress.com/bionicgenius

The Lutefisk Issue }{ Podcast Episode 0000005

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 04:30:23 +0000

Beginning to look a lot like Christmas! In the Lutefisk Issue we discuss: Lutefisk – Special interview with Mike from Mike’s Fish and Seafood, Inc., MN What ever happened to … Hermie the elf? Bionic Genius Christmas Picks. Santa’s a Vampire? Lutefisk Art Contest! Tune in to win! Billy Bass – musical Tribute to the Singing Fish. [...]

Who or what is Santa Claus?

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 04:28:50 +0000

If I told you there was a man who never seemed to die but lived on century after century, crept about only at night, snuck into our homes through the use of magic, could command animals, kept small people as slaves, could fly through the night sky and had a fascination with children, naturally you’d think I was describing a vampire. But NO! That’s a description of Santa Claus. So, is Santa Claus a vampire? Let’s look at some disturbing facts…

the Bionic Genius Lutefisk Artwork Contest!

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 04:23:12 +0000

The Bionic Geniuses are sponsoring their first-ever contest. No, that's no lye-there's nothing fishy going on-we're looking for your lutefisk-related artwork!

Terry’s Bionic Genius Christmas Picks

alanh@creativecomponent.com (the Bionic Genius Roundtable) — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 04:17:46 +0000

Terry wants you to have a merry little Christmas, and his shopping suggestions will help you back off the ledge.