Dingmantics

Dingmantics 45: The Road to El Dorado (w/ Nick Markovich)

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Sat, 23 May 2015 15:59:10 +0000

Nick Markovich (The People's Improv Theater) travels to a Burger King in Lee's Summit, Missouri on a quest to discover the meaning of life. Sam sleeps through his alarm. PLUS: an important incident involving a koi pond.

Dingmantics 44: Disposable Decorations (w/ Eli Reiter)

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Sat, 09 May 2015 19:57:10 +0000

Eli Reiter (Long Story Long) takes a life-changing trip to New Jersey. Sam invites you to join him for rose wine on a weeknight. PLUS: Suburban strings.

Dingmantics 43: Exotic Newcastle Disease (w/ Jeff Simmermon)

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 14:40:31 +0000

Jeff Simmermon (This American Life, The Paris Review) discovers new frontiers in American popular music. Sam exercises poor impulse control. PLUS: Rock n' poultry.

Dingmantics 42: Squib Cakes and Space Cakes (w/ Dave Arroyo)

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 15:32:36 +0000

Dave Arroyo (San Juan Star, Forces of Geek) fondly recalls the MySpace era and its profound effect on his dating life. Sam helps a theater company make a radio play. PLUS: the riddle of the ancient redwoods eludes an intrepid explorer.

Dingmantics 41: Fortunate Fools (w/ Jeff Rose)

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:29:48 +0000

Jeff Rose (New York Story Exchange) tells us about the lessons he learned from the dog he owned in Austin, Texas. Sam attends a downtown dinner party and discovers he's wearing the wrong kind of hat. PLUS: raw, unedited audio of the sound of being sipped!

Dingmantics 40: Treasure Chest (w/ Mark Pagan)

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:44:12 +0000

Mark Pagan (The Moth, Story League) tells us how his grandmother taught him to be a man. Sam falls asleep in a luggage closet. And the wind blows cold across Mohonk Mountain.

Dingmantics 39: A Type of Serenity (w/ Marshall Crook)

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 27 May 2014 15:00:44 +0000

A Brooklynite travels to a cabin in Maine with nothing but his typewriter and tries to find himself, and an unterutilized avian verb gets its day in the limelight. Plus: your host stages a hostile invasion of his own office.

Adam Wade: Debbie

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 06 May 2014 14:33:55 +0000

Adam Wade (The Moth, Snap Judgement) tells the story of his childhood friend Debbie, who helped him keep an embarrassing secret.

Dingmantics 38: The Whinging Of The Trees (w/ Kate Greathead)

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 18:25:08 +0000

International corporate scandal. OK Cupid love poems. An elegy for Philip Seymour Hoffman. A marvelous story from Moth-winning storyteller Kate Greathead. And the whinging-oh, the whinging-of the trees.

Jim O'Grady: Dogs in Capes

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 04:11:36 +0000

Jim O'Grady (This American Life, Studio 360) finds an unexpected connection with his past during a high school track meet.

Micaela Blei: The Prettiest Troll

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:54:58 +0000

Micaela Blei (The Moth, Story Collider) tells the story of her summer in Italy with a shirtless sculptor.

Matt Mercier: Japanese Hair Product

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 02:03:36 +0000

Matt Mercier (The Moth, RISK!) had a lot of odd experiences during his stint as the manager of the Route 66 Youth Hostel, but none quite so strange as the night a Japanese film crew checked in to Room 8. Matt told this story at Dingmantics Live at the Tank Theater in New York.

Dingmantics #37: A Brush With Fame

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:31:37 +0000

An excerpt from The Taxi Tapes, Sam's solo show about being a cab driver in New York. In this clip, he almost kills a famous television personality with his taxi.

Dingmantics #36: Daq Night (live)

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:12:51 +0000

A live telling of Sam's infamous adventures in Philadelphia, on a fateful evening when ambitions gave way to reality in particularly painful fashion.

Bradford Jordan: Arabian Majesty

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 15:22:37 +0000

Dingmantics favorite Bradford Jordan returns with a story about the Thatcher School's attempt to tame his inner wild animal. This story was performed at Dingmantics Live at the Tank Theater in NYC.

Dingmantics #35: Sandra From Avenue Z (live)

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 15:46:51 +0000

Sam drives a deceptively normal-seeming couple into the dark heart of Brooklyn. A live recording of Sam's performance at his office talent show.

Leslie Goshko: This Is Not OK

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:37:04 +0000

Leslie Goshko (HuffPo, Sirius XM, WNYC) realizes she's not in Tulsa anymore on a fateful trip to Bryant Park.

Nathaniel Bates: Henry Huggins

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 17:50:37 +0000

Moth-winning storyteller Nathaniel Bates tells this harrowing story about the unexpected outcome of a particularly deviant winter.

Hillary Brenhouse: Bubba's House

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 19:18:03 +0000

Journalist and editor Hillary Brenhouse (The New York Times, TIME, Oxford American) tells a story of redemption from her recent trip to Kashmir. This piece was performed at Dingmantics Live at the Tank Theater in New York.

Dingmantics #34: Unlucky Cheng's (live)

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 14:08:33 +0000

A live performance of Sam's "Unlucky Cheng's" story, as told at Robin Gelfenbien's Yum's The Word show in NYC.

Bradford Jordan: The Dead Summer

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 17:47:22 +0000

Moth-winning storyteller Bradford Jordan tells the story of a fateful evening in his family's backyard several years ago. Bradford is the founder and director of Yes And Performance, and also teaches improv at the People's Improv Theater in New York.

Susan Kent: Cece

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 16:55:26 +0000

Susan Kent (RISK!, The Moth Radio Hour, Tell It: Brooklyn) shares a haunting story from her childhood in South Georgia. Plus: exciting Dingmantics news!

Nisse Greenberg: The Mature Ones

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Fri, 31 May 2013 19:16:23 +0000

Dingmantics' welcomes its first guest storyteller, Nisse Greenberg, who shares a story about emotionally unreliable friends and the healing power of college radio.

Dingmantics #33: Enough (Live at DOTS)

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:15:00 +0000

A story about the day I knew it was time to quit my taxi-driving job. As recorded live at the Derangement of the Senses show (www.derangementofthesenses.com).

Dingmantics #32: Unlucky Cheng's

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:10:32 +0000

A hard lesson in the dangers of vodka and self-delusion.

Dingmantics #31: Bench Mischief

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:58:56 +0000

Another excerpt from "The Taxi Tapes," in which Sam learns that looks can be deceiving--but usually aren't.

Dingmantics #30: The Full Parcell

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:00:59 +0000

In which Sam makes an unflattering impression on a Soprano and ruins the song "Mary's Place" in one fell swoop.

Dingmantics #29: A Slow Dance

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 22:46:09 +0000

The story of how Sam found, then lost his first wife.

Dingmantics #28: The Godfather

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:46:09 +0000

Sam processes the terrifying implications of becoming godfather to his best friend’s newborn son.

Dingmantics #27: The Tuesday Night Paces Club

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:48:37 +0000

Sam joins a mysterious and secretive cabal at his college, which gets him in serious lady-trouble. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Dingmantics #26: Daq Night

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:25:40 +0000

A brand-new tale of broken hearts, bad expectations, and burglary in the City of Brotherly Love.

Dingmantics #25: Victor Crowns

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:35:30 +0000

Sam relates the tale of how he joined Twitter, lost his identity, found it, and then lost it again.

Dingmantics #24: Stowaways

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:41:33 +0000

Sam rides the subway, battles mice, and ponders the imminence of his own demise.

Dingmantics #23: Imminent Domain

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:29:10 +0000

The rubes at the Coca Cola Corporation weren’t counting on Sam and his friends’ utter brokeness when they decided to give out free Vanilla Cokes one fateful afternoon in Ft. Lauderdale…

Dingmantics #22: Tory Holland's Uncanny Valley

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:47:54 +0000

In which Sam exercises his potent powers of self-delusion as he prepares to become a New York City cab driver. Audio excerpted from the recent performance of “The Taxi Tapes” at the First Person Arts Festival in Philly.

Dingmantics #21: Lazlo

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:25:48 +0000

As Sam begins to come to terms with his need for a new identity, he meets a man who offers him one.

Dingmantics #20: Risky Video

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:25:16 +0000

18-year old Sam manages to land his first date, with a girl whose name is also Sam. Porn and ice cream are involved, and things gets messy (not like that).

Dingmantics #19: Keepin' It Real

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:26:31 +0000

Sam recalls the first time he ever heard the sweet sounds of Virginia Coalition.

Dingmantics #18: LimeWire Pirate Edition

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:59:54 +0000

A story about endings– of the long, drawn-out, painful variety in particular. Also, boat metaphors.

Dingmantics #17: Plastic Prison

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:37:57 +0000

Sam relates the unfortunate realities of his purchasing predilections, as well as the life experiences that led him to marvel at the power of the company credit card. The audio is excerpted from “Sam Dingman’s Reasonable Doubt,” as performed at the People’s Improv Theater in NYC.

Dingmantics #16: Enough

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:59:31 +0000

Sam relates the story of the absolute worst thing that ever happened in his taxi, and indeed the moment he knew it was time to hang it up. This recording is an excerpt from the live stage version of “The Taxi Tapes,” as performed at the People’s Improv Theater.

Dingmantics #15: Instagramophone

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 04:14:46 +0000

In the long-awaited return of Dingmantics, Sam outlines the dangers of being friends with Jason Bateman, unearths rare audio from a Phantom City television broadcast, and gives away one billion dollars.

Dingmantics #14: Sandra From Avenue Z Live

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:14:13 +0000

Sam recently performed a piece from the Taxi Tapes series at his office talent show, and it sounded like THIS.

Dingmantics #13: Cohibas and Rainbow Trout

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:43:51 +0000

In our continuing quest to publish shows that align with the weekly theme of the Moth podcast, today we present a piece inspired by the idea of “human resources.” This clip is an excerpt from my solo show “Sam Dingman’s Reasonable Doubt,” and introduces you to a few of the more choice characters I encountered …

Dingmantics #12: The Taxi Tapes, Episode 12-Pac Man

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Wed, 09 May 2012 05:54:33 +0000

In the twelfth installment of The Taxi Tapes (http://thetaxitapes.com), Sam encounters a fellow cab driver who is fearful of the past.

Dingmantics #11: Fragments of an Analysis of a Case of Hysteria

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:24:01 +0000

This week’s Moth theme is “silver lining,” so here is a piece about the one bright spot in the worst summer of my life.

Dingmantics #10: A Dream of Conquest

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:24:21 +0000

Good morning! Mercenaries are lurking all around you, threatening to swarm your shores! Get up! Get up! Go, go, GO!

Wild Card Wednesday: Certain National Treasures

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:11:14 +0000

The Sam Dingman Show Etiquette Report looks at a troubling linguistic trend. Next, our Archaeological Division has unearthed another National Treasure. We also present a previously un-released Storycorps recording–just like one o’ them there professional-type radio shows. Boswell is of course here with thoughts on potatoes, pie, and other ponderances.

Dingmantics: Ruination Vacation

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:27:04 +0000

Starting today, I’m going to try to use the Moth’s weekly theme as a guide for my writing, and this week, that theme is “vacation.” As such, here’s a story about a fateful road trip that sparked the the inevitable decline of both my personal finances and my relationship with my girlfriend.

Vital Topics: Paul Simon

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:04:45 +0000

Finally, a podcast willing to ask the difficult questions: why is Paul Simon so awesome? Is he a better singer than Bob Dylan? Is Bob Dylan not ALSO awesome? The answers to all this and more are revealed herein.

Baltimorons: All Aboard The D-Train

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:12:46 +0000

Alan and I attempt to get excited about the mysterious signing of Dontrelle Willis, Brian Roberts receiving medical clearance to get within 100 yards of a baseball diamond, and the mysterious plasma injections upon which rest the fate of Zach Britton.

Wild Card Wednesday: The Haircut Paradox

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:59:46 +0000

Lots of business to attend to on today’s show. First, we give out the inaugural Sam Dingman Show Bold Move Awards. After that, it’s an exciting edition of Phrases That Have Never Been Uttered, followed by important revelations about Ponzi schemes and the titular Haircut Paradox. Boswell, of course, rounds everything out with his customary …

Dingmantics: The Mike Daisey Situation

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:14:35 +0000

Some thoughts on the Mike Daisey situation from a fellow monologist with approximately one fortieth the fame, notoriety, and influence of Mike Daisey.

Vital Topics: Camping

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:56:26 +0000

Is it serenity or torture? Superior or inferior to having Mexican food delivered to your door? One thing is certain: it definitely warrants the attention of our Panel of Distinguished Experts.

Wild Card Wednesday: $6.53 In Tha Bank

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:08:26 +0000

It is true; today dawns with precisely this amount in my TD Band of North America checking account. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS? More broadly, today marks my first attempt at creating a show in the more traditional talk-show format, with somewhat mixed results. MY KINGDOM FOR A CO-HOST.

Dingmantics: A Rage Letter To Utah

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:48:33 +0000

A tale of holiday cheer in which I administer a thoroughly-justified dressing-down to an unscrupulous Internet racketeer. The language is strong, as is the case for my anger.

Vital Topics: Bumper Stickers

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:49:14 +0000

Some love them, some hate them–and that’s how you know they’re worth debating. Fortunately, we at the Sam Dingman Show keep a Panel of Distinguished Experts on hand for just this type of issue.

Baltimorons: Epaulettes and Pig Spears

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:56:59 +0000

Alan and I learn that while you can still buy a Charlotte Hornets cap in New York haberdasheries, O’s hats are nowhere to be found. Also in this episode: the Queen’s Academy of Naval Research, Luke Scott and his pig spears (and why we should not fear them), and a VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

Wild Card Wednesday: Grapefruit Juicy Fruit

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:00:33 +0000

In honor of Ben Masten’s imminent move to Austin, today we present a sketch that he and I wrote for the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival in precisely that town, which also happens to be my favorite thing we’ve ever done.

Dingmantics: A Break-Up Letter To Improv

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:30:42 +0000

A farewell note that is either temporary or permanent, but sincere and fairly embarrassing either way.

Vital Topics: Wireless Mice

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:14:29 +0000

The Panel of Distinguished Experts convenes once more to consider yet another controversial issue. Featuring scandalous revelations about Sam’s conduct in the public library.

Baltimorons: Wilson Betemit Romney

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:26:00 +0000

In the first episode of Baltimorons, Sam and Alan explain the sad plight of the Orioles fan, before delving into the top ten reasons to be excited about the 2012 season as determined by Stacey Long (of the popular O’s blog Camden Chat). Notably, none of these reasons are at all related to winning baseball …

Wild Card Wednesday: Wisconsinfully Delicious

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:08:05 +0000

In our GOP Primary Special Edition (kind of), we learn of a disturbing incident of sandwichcraft in The Other Detroit, bear witness to The Most Awkward Job Interview Of All Time, and feel the power of Boswell’s political sway.

Dingmantics: The Bullet-Head Gambit

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:38:42 +0000

One evening during the overnight shift at the Hilton, Sam inadvertently ruins a co-worker’s life. This piece is an excerpt from Sam Dingman’s Reasonable Doubt, as performed at the People’s Improv Theater in June 2011.

Vital Topics: The Oscars (And Movies In General, Really)

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:24:13 +0000

For our Oscar special, the Panel of Distinguished Experts tries to figure out why movies have begun to fade from relevance. Featuring, among other things: terrible Jeremy Renner puns, why Uncharted 3 is preferable to the continued desecration of the Indiana Jones franchise, and the negative effects of spiking your coffee with whiskey while podcasting.

Sketchy Thursday: Eugene's Business

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:44:56 +0000

Once upon a time I fell asleep at my desk and began rambling incoherently. Fortunately, Gerrit was there with a pen and paper to transcribe it all, and today those ramblings take the form of Eugene’s Business, a sketch that can almost literally be described as that which dreams are made of. Plus, a visit …

Dingmantics: The Taxi Tapes #11-Sandra From Avenue Z

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:36:23 +0000

In the latest installment of The Taxi Tapes, Sam recalls the unexpected consequences of a voyage to the strange environs of Avenue Z in Brooklyn, where a deceptively normal-seeming couple proves to be anything but.

Vital Topics: Croissants

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:13:31 +0000

Your Panel of Distinguished Experts takes a long, hard look at this legendarily nefarious pastry in an attempt to accurately evaluate its overall cultural import. Needless to say, the debate is robust, and few important conclusions are reached.

Sketchy Thursday: Zartoolie The Ecological Wizard (And Friends)

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:31:20 +0000

All Lieutenant Bainbridge wants is a quiet night at home. Sadly, his friends have other plans. Will Bainbridge ever get to enjoy a dish of figs in peace and quiet? Or will he be condemned to a lifetime of torment by Zartoolie, Officer Jenkins, and Ms. Evelyn P. Tranchbox? Featuring the voice talents of Ben …

Wild Card Wednesday: A Dispatch From Moonjarvia

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:32:00 +0000

Painstakingly preserved in a cryogenic chamber, today we present the first podcast I ever recorded, rife with puns and strong opinions about video games. Listening back to it made me realize I used to spend a lot of time trying to write actual jokes, and I would like to challenge myself to get back into …

Dingmantics: The Legend of Captain Eyebrows

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:02:45 +0000

Once upon a time, Sam and Gerrit were flipping through a booklet of incoming college freshmen when they happened upon an unlikely superhero named Captain Eyebrows. The only problem is that the Captain’s mild-mannered alter-ego doesn’t know his secret identity–or his own might.

Vital Topics: Improvised Love Songs (w/ Marshall York)

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:37:21 +0000

For our Valentine’s Day Special, singer/songwriter/comedian extraordinaire Marshall York (The PIT, 31 Songs/31 Days) joins us to improvise love songs based on listener-submitted tales of romantic woe.

Sketchy Thursday: The Valley of Kerlag

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:17:51 +0000

Sketchy Thursday takes you on a harrowing journey to The Valley of Kerlag, where wild veelfs lurk around every corner, and citizens live in fear of the dreaded fimble-whistle. Written and performed by Sam Dingman and Ben Masten, and featuring Conor Oberst on the fimble-whistle.

Wild Card Wednesday: The Ballad of Vladimir Guerrero

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:14:37 +0000

Some of us are all-too familiar with the empty promise of the formerly-homeriffic Vladimir Guerrero. Today, the Sam Dingman Show presents a harrowing cautionary tale.

Dingmantics: The Unbearable Amstel Lightness of Being

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:28:04 +0000

One drunken afternoon at an Irish Pub in lower Manhattan, a fellow bellhop co-worker of mine informed me that he could see the future. This is an excerpt from Sam Dingman’s Reasonable Doubt, as performed at the People’s Improv Theater in April 2011.

Vital Topics: Turning 30 Edition

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:29:23 +0000

Sam Dingman Show regular Gerrit Hall has reached a crucial milestone, and sits down to hash out the implications of the mysterious realm between age 29, when you’re still allowed to be an idiot, and 40, when you get a free motorcycle (at least, as best we understand it).

America's Blue-Bloods and Sweden's Favorite Sons

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:25:37 +0000

Sketchy Thursday offers you two hilarity-soaked servings of comedy for the price of none! First, Mork and Jork Grundvig teach you how to build an Ikea coffee table, and then a tragic ode to the plight of the fallen sons of American Enterprise is sung in questionable harmonies.

Wild Card Wednesday: Rocket Bowling

samdingman@gmail.com (Sam Dingman) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:13:09 +0000

Wild Card Wednesday is here, complete with a snappy sound effect indicating its arrival. Tune in for a song about skeletons fighting aliens, twenty-five spinglies on the jazz-bo tip, and a message to the Ladies of America.