The Scope

Episode 94: Food, Friends and Fresh Meat — The Scope at CONvergence

comments@thescopeshow.com — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:00:33 +0000

The Scope was in attendance at CONvergence 2010, and once again we took the path of least resistance to acquire content by asking people to call the voicemail line and tell us their convention stories. In fact, we didn’t even bother to print posters with the number this year — how’s that for apathy? — we just told our friends to call in, and with a few exceptions, those friends turned out to be Intrepid Scope Reporter G.

So sit back and enjoy this assemblage of random moments from the convention. Jared talks about his consuite food victories, Shane conducts a couple inebriated interviews, and ISRG fills you in on the everything else.

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Episode 93: The Afterglow with Rants & Raves, Verbal Punctuation, and Valification

comments@thescopeshow.com — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:00:53 +0000

This episode of The Scope is kind of like the moments immediately after a tremendous night of passion. It’s all good, but not as good as the time right before you are lying in bed, spent. (Or that’s what we imagine it would be like…since we’re nerds and obviously not all that well-versed in the world of night passion.)

See, we’re coming off of two excellent episodes of your favorite podcast. We’re talking about shows great guests, fun games, and mucho effort. So with #93, it was time to reload, relax, and get back to basics. That means A LOT of talking. And since we’re clearly experts in the world of deep-sea oil drilling and ocean currents, we focused our time on the tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico.

To balance out the seriousness of it all, we also rap about a couple of summer movies and we start to help Adam pick a wedding date. He really should get a tux with ruffles, right? And with all, you’d expect the show to be brief. If you think that, you clearly haven’t been listening all that long. Shame on you.

The Scope episode 93 doesn’t pity the fool, but it does fool the pity. Quit your jibba jabba.

Reviews
Film
3 ½ Stars – Toy Story 3
3 Stars – The A-Team

Music
Scope Sounds: “March On” – Devo

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Episode 92: Let’s Talk About Crap, Baby (and Then Some Stuff Happened)

comments@thescopeshow.com — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:00:14 +0000

What do you get when you take the already long-winded, critically-acclaimed podcast known as “The Scope” and mix it with Ron Gerber, host of the greatest pop music radio program in the country, “Crap From The Past?”

Answer: the longest and most important Scope episode ever. EVER. (What’s hyperbole, anyway?)

Seriously, your Scope hosts pulled out all the stops on this one. Tons of prep work, tons of sound clips and effects, and tons of overall effort.

And then Adam did the news.

Still, Ron was cool enough to stick through the entire 2 1/2+ hours of blabbering. That means, for you, the loyal Scope listener, tons of radio insider goodness, more talk about top 40 radio hits than you can shake a stick at, and even a great story connecting Ron to a notable late-night talk show host. (No, we’re not talking about that big-jawed Jay Leno, thank God.) And did we mention a brief return of “Hit The Post?” If you make it to hour ten of episode #92, you can experience it.

Finally, we try, with varying degrees of success, to put the whole Human Centipede business behind us. Pun intended.

The Scope episode 92 knows that “Boogiemonster” is the only acceptable moniker for Ron Gerber.

Reviews
Music
2 ½ Stars – Welcome Interstate Managers – Fountains of Wayne

Music
Scope Sounds: “Animals” – Neon Trees

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Episode 91: Wicked Awesome Rockstars, Sack-Tapping, and the Longest Running TV Show, “Banzai.”

comments@thescopeshow.com — Mon, 31 May 2010 11:00:12 +0000

In a very special episode of The Scope, the East-Coast boy band Lesser Knowns Skype up and spend some time with your three most favorite internet personalities ever. (No, we’re not talking about Ricky Gervais, Tay Zonday, and the stealth cat that stalks the camera set to the “Jaws” theme.) Listen in as LK (that’s what the cool kids call them) talk about the rocking & rolling, scallops, and youthful ass-kickatudeness(TM). You’ll also bear witness to the return of The Nerd Degree. That in itself is worth like $1.72 and a bus transfer.

Because we care, we also came through with some great news, a controversial review of LCD Soundsystem’s latest, and more “Lost” talk. Because, really, who can’t get enough of that?

The Scope episode 91 would never dream of sewing your face to another person’s bum.

Lesser Knowns on the web:
MySpace / Facebook / Twitter

Reviews
Music
3 ½ Stars1 ¾ Stars – This Is Happening – LCD Soundsystem

Music
Scope Sounds: “Fight The Start” – Kilians

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Episode 90: Adam Adam And Cult Jam, The Smoke Monster, And Some Nasty Super Crabs

comments@thescopeshow.com — Mon, 17 May 2010 11:00:53 +0000

Nothing says “The Scope” like a good case of genital lice. In honor of that fact, your favorite podcasting hosts take a nit comb to the television program that is “Lost.” That’s right. “Lost” is ending and The Scope had to do what no other media outlet had done: give a full retrospective on the second best show Matthew Fox has ever done. (The first being “Party of Five.” Sorry we had to spell out the joke. But with our listeners, you just can’t assume anything.)

No, it ain’t original. But it did give us the opportunity to utilize one of the best soundboards ever created by man.

If total “Lost” coverage wasn’t enough, we also brought back a proper Scope music review. With sound clips and everything!!! Next thing you know, we’ll actually start doing prep work for the show. Hey, anything can happen.

The Scope episode 90 is fully backing the Nano Play concept.

Reviews
Music
1 ½ Stars – Night Train – Keane

Music
Scope Sounds: “Your Friend Wil” – MC Frontalot

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Episode 89: Trippin’ Balls Rolls Off The Tongue

comments@thescopeshow.com — Mon, 03 May 2010 11:00:42 +0000

Everybody knows summer just ain’t summer without The Scope taking a seriously critical look at all of the movie releases of the season. So, just like we’ve done every year, we do a lot of big talkin’ about a lot of movies we probably won’t get around to seeing.

(Of course, that new Julia Robert’s movie, Eat, Pray, Love will definitely be seen multiple times by all three Scope hosts. Absolutely no worries there.)

And just to make the 2010 Scope Summer Movie Preview just a little more official, we invited occasional Scope contributor, Scooter, to stop by and give his subtle but intoxicating opinion. He also was cool enough to recently take a CROSS-COUNTRY ROAD TRIP to the Coachella music festival. You’ll find out how much drugs he took (none), how many wet t-shirt contests he judged (zip), and how many male ding-a-lings he saw (too many to count).

Finally, please pay close attention as poor Shane loses energy and is called out numerous times on his comedic skill level by the rest of the panel. It’s both sad and infuriating, all at the same time.

The Scope Episode 89, unlike MGMT, will always play their biggest hit at each and every one of their concerts.

Reviews
Film
3 Stars – How To Train Your Dragon

Music
Scope Sounds: “Butch” – Saint Motel

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The Scope Returns to Zero Hour

comments@thescopeshow.com — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:23:41 +0000

Once again, Jared and Shane have seen fit to leave their stain on an episode of Zero Hour with John Norton. Hour 25 covers Ocarina of Rhyme, American Idol, The Coco and Lefty Show, Headlines, and TV Shows That Need To End. We also play a game called “Yahoo! Schmanswers”.

Episode 88: Even the Celestial Steed wonders when iAdam will propose

comments@thescopeshow.com — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:00:02 +0000

While your Scope hosts were busy sizing up their Depends undergarments and guzzling gallons of Ensure Vitamin drink, the “tweens” of the US of A went out and took over the pop culture landscape. We were out of touch, too busy watching “Murder She Wrote” reruns and listening to our Tiffany cassette tape to care.

But now, the Ignorance. Stops. Here.

Episode 88 brings a brand new bit, “What The Kids Are Into,” in which your Scope hosts dive into the latest teen trends. Yes, you’ll find out if the romantic vampire movement has “teeth,” and if Jared is now a Biebermaniac. It’s sure to make you feel thirteen all over again — even if that’s not a good thing.

We also take on the first legit comic movie of the year, Kick-Ass. And you know what that means: your Scope hosts do the entire show in green and yellow scuba suits, all the while pummeling each other with night sticks. Too bad we’re not filming this sucker…(foreshadowing?)

The Scope episode 88 thinks we’re alone now. There doesn’t seem to be anyone around.

Reviews
Film
3 Stars – Kick-Ass

Music
Scope Sounds: “Don’t Step On My Sneakers” – The Beatards

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Episode 87: Doin’ the Reverse Cowboy (aka The First Ever Scope Madness!)

comments@thescopeshow.com — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:00:15 +0000

After years of laziness, Scope music correspondent Al decided, on his own, to coordinate another “Scope Event.” Of course, you all know we’re talking about the inaugural edition of Scope Madness, the music geek version of some sort of post-secondary basketball tourney. We think.

Episode 87 features the final four (can we even use that phrase without the NCAA coming to sue our collective asses?) songs and spirited debate on the pros and cons of each tune. Yes, The Beatles may have come up in the conversation. Yes, Adam hated on them. Yes, Adam secretly wanted to replace The Beatles Madness song with his favorite song of all time, “Rico Suave” (expertly rapped by Gerardo.) Or was it “Informer” by Snow? It really doesn’t matter, does it?

And guess what? It’s the four year anniversary of The Scope. So the timing of the competition couldn’t be better.

Oh, yes it could. Because the aforementioned Al sat in on the show to help things out. And the gang got to talk about the sexy frosted tips of Guy Fieri.

So, it was a perfect show. Happy Anniversary, Scope!

The Scope episode #87 believes there isn’t a sexual position called “The Kings of Leon.” But maybe there should be.

Reviews
Television
2 Stars – Minute to Win It – NBC Sunday 8/7c

Music
Scope Sounds: “All Y’all” – Gringo Star

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Scope Madness Round Three Results

comments@thescopeshow.com — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 11:00:18 +0000

Winners are in BOLD and advance to the next round of play.

Oldies

(9) “Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival vs.
(5) “Whats Going On?” by Marvin Gaye

(6) “Hey Jude” by The Beatles vs.
(2) “Rocket Man” by Elton John

1980s

(1) “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses vs.
(4) “Every Breath You Take” by The Police

(3) “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking” For by U2 vs.
(10) “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson

1990s

(1) “Sabotage” by Beastie Boys vs.
(4) “Everlong” by Foo Fighters

(3) “Live Forever” by Oasis vs.
(7) “Karma Police” by Radiohead

2000s

(8) “Love Lockdown” by Kanye West vs.
(5) “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon

(3) “Maps” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs vs.
(2) “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers

Scope Madness Round Two Results

comments@thescopeshow.com — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Winners are in BOLD and advance to the next round of play.

Oldies

(1) “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen vs.
(9) “Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival

(5) “Whats Going On?” by Marvin Gaye vs.
(13) “Piano Man” by Billy Joel

(6) “Hey Jude” by The Beatles vs.
(3) “Imagine” by John Lennon

(7) “Baba O’Reilly” by The Who vs.
(2) “Rocket Man” by Elton John

1980s

(1) “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses vs.
(8) “Just Like Heaven” by The Cure

(12) “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears For Fears vs.
(4) “Every Breath You Take” by The Police

(11) “Purple Rain” by Prince vs.
(3) “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2

(10) “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson vs.
(15) “Jump” by Van Halen

1990s

(1) “Sabotage” by Beastie Boys vs.
(9) “Today” by The Smashing Pumpkins

(5) “Closing Time” by Semisonic vs.
(4) “Everlong” by Foo Fighters

(6) “Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers vs.
(3) “Live Forever” by Oasis

(7) “Karma Police” by Radiohead vs.
(2) “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana

2000s

(1) “Lose Yourself” by Eminem vs.
(8) “Love Lockdown” by Kanye West

(5) “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon vs.
(13) “Such Great Heights” by Postal Service

(6) “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson vs.
(3) “Maps” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

(7) “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley vs.
(2) “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers

Scope Madness Round One Results: 2000s

comments@thescopeshow.com — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:30:55 +0000

Winners are in BOLD and advance to the next round of play.

(1) “Lose Yourself” by Eminem vs.
(16) “Black Like Me” by Spoon

(8) “Love Lockdown” by Kanye West vs.
(9) “Feel Good Inc.” by Gorillaz

(5) “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon vs.
(12) “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay

(4) “Hurt” by Johnny Cash vs.
(13) “Such Great Heights” by Postal Service

(6) “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson vs.
(11) “Oxford Comma” by Vampire Weekend

(3) “Maps” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs vs.
(14) “No One Knows” by Queens of the Stone Age

(7) “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley vs.
(10) “Flourescent Adolescent” by Arctic Monkeys

(2) “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers vs.
(15) “Tribute” by Tenacious D

Scope Madness Round One Results: 1990s

comments@thescopeshow.com — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:00:29 +0000

Winners are in BOLD and advance to the next round of play.

(1) “Sabotage” by Beastie Boys vs.
(16) “Last Goodbye” by Jeff Buckley”

(8) “The Distance” by Cake vs.
(9) “Today” by The Smashing Pumpkins

(5) “Closing Time” by Semisonic vs.
(12) ”Ordinary World” by Duran Duran

(4) “Everlong” by Foo Fighters vs.
(13) “In The Garage” by Weezer

(6) “Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers vs.
(11) “Army” by Ben Folds Five

(3) “Live Forever” by Oasis vs.
(14) “Black” by Pearl Jam

(7) “Karma Police” by Radiohead vs.
(10) “Regret” by New Order

(2) “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana vs.
(15) “Killing In The Name” by Rage Against the Machine

Scope Madness Round One Results: 1980s

comments@thescopeshow.com — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:30:05 +0000

Winners are in BOLD and advance to the next round of play.

(1) “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses vs.
(16) “Driver 8″ by R.E.M.

(8) “Just Like Heaven” by The Cure vs.
(9) “Epic” by Faith No More

(5) “There Is a Light That Will Never Go Out” by The Smiths vs.
(12) “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears For Fears

(4) “Every Breath You Take” by The Police vs.
(13) “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey

(6) “Left of the Dial” by The Replacements vs.
(11) “Purple Rain” by Prince

(3) “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking” For by U2 vs.
(14) “Head Like a Hole” by Nine Inch Nails

(7) “Drive” by The Cars vs.
(10) “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson

(2) “Walk This Way” by Run DMC & Aerosmith vs.
(15) “Jump” by Van Halen

Scope Madness Round One Results: Oldies

comments@thescopeshow.com — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:00:51 +0000

Winners are in BOLD and advance to the next round of play.

(1) “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen vs.
(16) “Times They Are a Changin’” by Bob Dylan

(8) “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” by The Rolling Stones vs.
(9) “Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival

(5) “Whats Going On?” by Marvin Gaye vs.
(12) “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys

(4) “Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd vs.
(13) “Piano Man” by Billy Joel

(6) “Hey Jude” by The Beatles vs.
(11) “I Want You Back” by Jackson 5

(3) “Imagine” by John Lennon vs.
(14) “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond

(7) “Baba O’Reilly” by The Who vs.
(10) “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding” by Elvis Costello

(2) “Rocket Man” by Elton John vs.
(15) “Break On Through” by The Doors

The Official Scope Madness Bracket

comments@thescopeshow.com — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:25:43 +0000

The votes have been tallied. The songs have been seeded. The time for battle is upon us. And you can play along!

It’s time to grab your official Scope Madness bracket. Fill it out. Start an office pool. Use your knowledge to taunt your adversaries. But most importantly, follow along as we pick our way through the bracket on our way to the Scope Madness Final Four.

In the days to come, we’ll be periodically announcing on Facebook and Twitter which songs have advanced to the next round of play. The Final Four will be announced on the next episode of The Scope. Those four will be debated, and a Scope Madness champion will be crowned.

The winners of the first round will begin to be posted at 12:00 CST on Wednesday, March 31, so don’t delay picking your winners!

Scope Madness bracket (PDF)

Episode 86: Taft Rhymes With Craft (a.k.a. The Scopémon Chronicles)

comments@thescopeshow.com — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:00:55 +0000

Because you demanded it: Jared, Adam, and Shane get in a room and talk about nothing but fun stuff. Like health care reform. The Minnesota Twins. Cat vomit. Woefully out of date Oscar news. And rehashed material from the excellent Scope #85.

Yes, it’s a watershed episode.

Al dialed in to help plug “Scope Madness,” the ultimate music competition in podcasting. (Wait, Al wasn’t available? Ugh.) At least there was a world-famous Scope review. (No review? This ain’t going good, is it?)

Hmm. Well, the show was under two hours. That’s something we all can get behind.

The Scope episode 85 knows where you live…but too lazy to do anything about it.

Music
Scope Sounds: “Oh Won’t You Show Your Cans” – The Boobles

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The first ever Scope Madness is coming…and we need YOUR help!

comments@thescopeshow.com — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:05:39 +0000

Hey, Scope Superfans!

We’re in the middle of planning a grand event and we REALLY need our listeners to help us out to make this thing work.

We’re calling it, simply enough, Scope Madness (in honor of the upcoming NCAA March Madness tourney.) That being said, there will be no basketball or athletics of any kind attached to this event. Frankly, we’d be lucky if we could throw the ball up high enough to even hit the rim.

This tournament revolves around the greatest popular music ever produced…and this is where you, our faithful listeners, come into play.

We’d like each and every one of you to think about your favorite songs of all time. Once you’ve done that, send us your list consisting of:

1. Your favorite song of the 2000s.
2. Your favorite song of the 1990s.
3. Your favorite song of the 1980s.
4. Your favorite song released prior to 1980 (that’s 1979 and older for those of you that don’t understand.)

If you want to send more than one selection, please feel free. The more songs we get, the better Scope Madness will be!

Once we get all of your selections, we’ll place the music into brackets and through healthy debate, ridicule, and taunting, whittle the list down to one ultimate song. Trust us, it’ll be amazing. Or maybe just a great way to fill up a show.

So please, start thinking about your favorite songs. And get your list back to the Scope via facebook, our website, comments@thescopeshow.com, or our voicemail line (646-495-9201 x 70055.)

We’ll be accepting submissions until at least March 20, 2010. But we’ll keep you posted if that changes.

Thanks for your support and help, Scope fans!

Hugs and kisses,
The Scope Triumvirate
(Jared, Adam, and Shane)

The Scope and Zero Hour’s Oscar Picks Chart

comments@thescopeshow.com — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:04:17 +0000

The Scope and our friends at Zero Hour with John Norton have both made our picks for the upcoming Academy Awards. Now you can follow along at home with the masters of pop culture by using this handy chart of all our picks from the major categories. Which host will reign supreme? You’ll know before we do!

Episode 85: Because You Demanded It…Monster Nique vs. Jackée

comments@thescopeshow.com — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:00:11 +0000

What happens when the dynamic duo of Jaréd and Shané decide to aim for a Scope episode that’s decidedly tighter than the usual effort?

Nearly one hour and twenty minutes, baby.

That being said, your Scope hosts had a lot to talk about. And it focused on the very connected topics of cat barf and Oscar picks. It’s a shame both Adam and Molly either couldn’t (or wouldn’t) be in the studio for such an important show. At least the remaining hosts made up for it by working on some excellent Arnold and Jackée imitations.

Sadly, there were no reviews this week. But, really, who needs reviews when you’ve got “Precious?”

The Scope Episode 85 is based on the novel, “Push,” by Sapphire.

Academy Awards Predictions

Category	Jared	Adam	Shane
Actor	Jeff Bridges	Jeremy Renner	Jeff Bridges
Supporting Actor	Christoph Waltz	Christoph Waltz	Christoph Waltz
Actress	Gabourey Sidibe	Carey Mulligan	Sandra Bullock
Supporting Actress	Mo’Nique	Mo’Nique	Mo’Nique
Costume Design	Doctor Parnasus	Coco before Chanel	The Young Victoria
Director	Kathryn Bigelow	Kathryn Bigelow	Kathryn Bigelow
Picture	The Hurt Locker	The Hurt Locker	The Hurt Locker
Total	5	4	7

Music
Scope Sounds: “Cathy!” – The Nick Atoms

Programming Note

Please remember to send your picks for the upcoming “Scope Madness,” our musical tribute to March Madness. What do you need to do? Just select your favorite songs from the 2000s, the 1990s, the 1980s, and one song from pre-1980s. We’ll rank them, debate them, whittle them down to one single song…the song that reigns supreme! Please, take a few minutes to help us out. Thanks, Scopefanatics!

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Episode 84: LLLOL (Or What You Won’t Be Doing While Listening)

comments@thescopeshow.com — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:41:08 +0000

Have you ever been on an awkward first date with someone and not had any idea what to say? Well, your friends at The Scope try to craft an entire bit out of the concept of “conversation starter questions” with mixed and sometimes informative results. And the whole thing is helped along by Scope Music Expert Correspondent Al as he sits in on the show.

Yes, that means Adam, Scope resident lover-boy, was not in studio for episode 84. He was too busy wooing his lady friend with six roses (because twelve is overkill) and a bag of dark chocolate M&Ms. Romance isn’t dead if Adam has anything to say about it.

The Scope Episode 84 didn’t buy you Valentine’s Day card. Now get in the kitchen and make some dinner!

Reviews
Music
2½ Stars – Transference – Spoon

Music
Scope Sounds: “DiG DuG” – Insane Ian

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Episode 83: Please Alan, Don’t Hurt ‘Em.

comments@thescopeshow.com — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:00:16 +0000

After being smacked around by the year 2009 and cranky furnace, The Scope returns to entertain the masses. And what a glorious return it is.

The first regular episode of 2010 covers the grand choke-fest that was the NFC Championship game, the vocal styles of of Sir Arnold Schwarzenegger, and other hot/timely topics like Avatar and Jay Leno. We are so on top of things.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper Scope show if there wasn’t a classic segment…and this time your Scope superstars fire up the Randomometer 2533 and take on the year 1990. It was quite a sight to see Jared float into his chair using his M.C. Hammer pants as a makeshift parachute.

The Scope Episode 83 is fine with using wacky soundboard applications six years too late.

Year In Review: 1990

Jared
Music: Fear of a Black Planet – Public Enemy
Film: Pump Up the Volume

Adam
Music: Bossanova – The Pixies
Film: Kindergarten Cop

Shane
Music: Violator – Depeche Mode
Film: Edward Scissorhands

Music
Scope Sounds: “Freedom Of Speech” – Above The Law

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We’re Back To It

comments@thescopeshow.com — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:40:02 +0000

The furnace is replaced, and the stars have aligned… The Scope will record this Sunday! Look for a new episode on Monday, February 1.

Failed Furnace Forces Fretful… Uh… Delay

comments@thescopeshow.com — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:32:18 +0000

Just as we were set to resume our recording schedule, another roadblock has appeared to thwart us. This time, it was Jared’s furnace taking a dirt nap. Avid listeners of The Scope know that the furnace doesn’t play an active role on the show, but since we record in Jared’s basement, the lack of forced-air comfort would result in a fresh batch of scopesicles.

Hopefully this delay is only for a week while the situation gets sorted out. We’ll let you know when we’re back on track.

Al’s Top 40 of 2009: #10-#1

comments@thescopeshow.com — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:14:30 +0000

Just in case you did not follow via Facebook updates. Here are Al’s Top 10 of 2009:

#10) “(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To” by Weezer

#9) “Screen Test” by Envy Corps

#8) “Cornerstone” by Arctic Monkeys

#7) “Velvet” by The Big Pink

#6) “James” by Camera Obscura

#5) “Help I’m Alive” by Metric

#4) “So Human” by Lady Sovereign

#3) “1901″ by Phoenix

#2) “The Fixer” by Pearl Jam

#1) “Zero” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

The Scope 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Special

comments@thescopeshow.com — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:55:22 +0000

Here it is, the moment you’ve all been waiting for. We partied like it was 2009, and you get to experience how that gradually altered our podcasting skill. Even Adam managed to appear in person to complete the mighty Scopetron, defender of the universe.

Join us as we recap why we were on an extended break, discuss our favorites from 2009, talk to special guests, and anoint our Party All-star. Did I mention Adam was there? Ah, yes, I did.

Al’s Top 40 of 2009: #20-#11

comments@thescopeshow.com — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:38:26 +0000

I hope we’ve all been taking notes. There will be a quiz. If you’ve been absent, you can fill in your worksheet with these answers:

20) “Black Magic” by Magic Wands

19) “A Whole Lot Better” by Brendan Benson

18) “The Reeling” by Passion Pit

17) “Heartbeat Radio” by Sondre Lerche

16) “How You Like Me Now” by The Heavy

15) “Think I Need It Too” by Echo & The Bunnymen

14) “Blood Bank” by Bon Iver

13) “One Wing” by Wilco

12) “Trouble Weights A Ton” by Dan Auerbach

11) “Beginner’s Luck” by The Eels

Holiday Greetings from your pals at The Scope

comments@thescopeshow.com — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:34:05 +0000

Your Scope hosts want to take a quick moment from the buckets of eggnog and mountains of candy canes to wish everyone out there the best this holiday season. No matter what you celebrate, we hope it is full of fun, festivities, and time spent with family and friends.

Yes, even Adam is in on this one.

Stay safe, have a great time, and prepare yourself for The Scope New Year’s Eve Special. We’re not quite sure when we’re recording it…but we’ll let you know when we come up with a date and time.

Peace out!

J, A, and S

The Scope on Zero Hour… Again

comments@thescopeshow.com — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:49:54 +0000

Can’t wait for our return on New Year’s Eve? Then check out our appearance on Hour 20 of Zero Hour with John Norton. Yes, even Adam makes an appearance. This episode covers the NFL, Tiger Woods, Shane’s Ordeal, Jersey Shore, Steven Seagal: Lawman, Headlines, Top 5 Films, TV Shows, and World of Warcraft Moments of the Past Decade.

The Scope To Make Triumphant Return

comments@thescopeshow.com — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:07:37 +0000

That’s right, we’re coming back! The Scope is scheduled to return to regular production in 2010. Our return will be marked by our fourth annual New Year’s Eve special. Have you listened to our past New Year’s Eve specials? They’re usually a mess but quite entertaining. Expect more of the same.

We’re still nailing down the details for what we’ll cover in this episode, but we know for sure that we want to include our valued listeners in the show. You can call into the voicemail line at 646-495-9201 x70055 and leave a special message for the new year. We’ll play the best of your messages on the show, so put forth your best effort.

That’s the deal. We’re looking forward to entertaining you in 2010.