The Wes and Rodcast http://wesrodcast.com Two Dudes, One Podcast Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:12:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Wes, the co-creator of webcomic AmazingSuperPowers, and Rod, a news and arts enthusiast living in DC, come together to talk about everything under the sun. Topics include video games, film, politics, the stock market, television, and webcomics. Wes and Rod yes heyguys@wesrodcast.com (Wes and Rod) Two Dorks Discussing Life, Love, and Art http://www.wesrodcast.com/http://wesrodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/wrfeed.jpgThe Wes and Rodcast Portland, Oregon podcast,life,love,art,video,gamesComedyheyguys@wesrodcast.comWes and Rodpodcast,life,love,art,video,games Podcast 16 – “Long Live Television” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWesAndRodcast/~3/wYyw5vbj07M/ http://wesrodcast.com/2011/10/podcast-16-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9clong-live-television%e2%80%9d/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:07:39 +0000 heyguys@wesrodcast.com (Wes and Rod) http://wesrodcast.com/?p=173 Continue reading →]]> In this edition, Wes and Rod begin by giving the growing Occupy Wall Street movement a second look. Then, in the spirit of corporations, they reflect on the life and accomplishments of the late Steve Jobs (maybe you’ve heard of him). Things really heat up during Question Time, when a discussion about television shows leads to a Gleeful argument.

]]> http://wesrodcast.com/2011/10/podcast-16-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9clong-live-television%e2%80%9d/feed/ 2 Death,Politics,Stocks,Television In this edition, Wes and Rod begin by giving the growing Occupy Wall Street movement a second look. Then, in the spirit of corporations, they reflect on the life and accomplishments of the late Steve Jobs (maybe you've heard of him). In this edition, Wes and Rod begin by giving the growing Occupy Wall Street movement a second look. Then, in the spirit of corporations, they reflect on the life and accomplishments of the late Steve Jobs (maybe you've heard of him). Things really heat up during Question Time, when a discussion about television shows leads to a Gleeful argument. Wes and Rod yes 34:55 http://wesrodcast.com/2011/10/podcast-16-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9clong-live-television%e2%80%9d/http://wesrodcast.com/mp3/016.mp3 Podcast 15 – “Nugget Pouch” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWesAndRodcast/~3/Zk9Gyl8-X0I/ http://wesrodcast.com/2011/10/podcast-15-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cnugget-pouch%e2%80%9d/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:22:16 +0000 heyguys@wesrodcast.com (Wes and Rod) http://wesrodcast.com/?p=170 Continue reading →]]> After a brief hiatus, Wes and Rod mount their noble microphone steeds and barge their way back onto the internet. They begin by swapping tales from their East Coast adventures, followed by a discussion over the future of tablet computing. Then the two jump back into listener emails, tackling topics such as unavailable women and the Occupy Wall Street movement. Enthusiasm!

]]> http://wesrodcast.com/2011/10/podcast-15-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cnugget-pouch%e2%80%9d/feed/ 4 AmazingSuperPowers,Internet Culture,Pillow Talk,Politics,Stocks After a brief hiatus, Wes and Rod mount their noble microphone steeds and barge their way back onto the internet. They begin by swapping tales from their East Coast adventures, followed by a discussion over the future of tablet computing. After a brief hiatus, Wes and Rod mount their noble microphone steeds and barge their way back onto the internet. They begin by swapping tales from their East Coast adventures, followed by a discussion over the future of tablet computing. Then the two jump back into listener emails, tackling topics such as unavailable women and the Occupy Wall Street movement. Enthusiasm! Wes and Rod yes 29:24 http://wesrodcast.com/2011/10/podcast-15-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cnugget-pouch%e2%80%9d/http://wesrodcast.com/mp3/015.mp3 Podcast 14 – “The Sweatcast” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWesAndRodcast/~3/fvdEf0OzbY8/ http://wesrodcast.com/2011/08/podcast-14-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cthe-sweatcast%e2%80%9d/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:19:58 +0000 heyguys@wesrodcast.com (Wes and Rod) http://wesrodcast.com/?p=167 Grab your water bottle and towel, because in this invigorating episode, Wes and Rod discuss the intricacies of different exercise programs, including the trendy P90X. Then online dating is brought to the table for a little Pillow Talk.

]]> http://wesrodcast.com/2011/08/podcast-14-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cthe-sweatcast%e2%80%9d/feed/ 4 OkCupid,Pillow Talk Grab your water bottle and towel, because in this invigorating episode, Wes and Rod discuss the intricacies of different exercise programs, including the trendy P90X. Then online dating is brought to the table for a little Pillow Talk. Grab your water bottle and towel, because in this invigorating episode, Wes and Rod discuss the intricacies of different exercise programs, including the trendy P90X. Then online dating is brought to the table for a little Pillow Talk. Wes and Rod yes 31:34 http://wesrodcast.com/2011/08/podcast-14-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cthe-sweatcast%e2%80%9d/http://wesrodcast.com/mp3/014.mp3 Podcast 13 – “Donut Money” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWesAndRodcast/~3/0ZbizOb7dPw/ http://wesrodcast.com/2011/08/podcast-13-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cdonut-money%e2%80%9d/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:33:08 +0000 heyguys@wesrodcast.com (Wes and Rod) http://wesrodcast.com/?p=164 Continue reading →]]> In their triumphant return, Wes and Rod launch the podcast with some tales from San Diego Comic-Con, followed by Rod reliving his encounter with the GRE. Google+ makes an appearance on the discussion table, along with some Stock Talk about a doughy new IPO.

The rest of the episode is dedicated to answering listener mail, leading to topics such as meeting new people, annoying office mates, and why we even started this silly podcast thing in the first place.

]]> http://wesrodcast.com/2011/08/podcast-13-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cdonut-money%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 AmazingSuperPowers,Internet Culture,Pillow Talk,Stocks In their triumphant return, Wes and Rod launch the podcast with some tales from San Diego Comic-Con, followed by Rod reliving his encounter with the GRE. Google+ makes an appearance on the discussion table, In their triumphant return, Wes and Rod launch the podcast with some tales from San Diego Comic-Con, followed by Rod reliving his encounter with the GRE. Google+ makes an appearance on the discussion table, along with some Stock Talk about a doughy new IPO. The rest of the episode is dedicated to answering listener mail, leading to topics such as meeting new people, annoying office mates, and why we even started this silly podcast thing in the first place. Wes and Rod no 37:32 http://wesrodcast.com/2011/08/podcast-13-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cdonut-money%e2%80%9d/http://wesrodcast.com/mp3/013.mp3 Podcast 12 – “Pillow Talk” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWesAndRodcast/~3/dJpDPLnFFQs/ http://wesrodcast.com/2011/07/podcast-12-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cpillow-talk%e2%80%9d/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:49:42 +0000 heyguys@wesrodcast.com (Wes and Rod) http://wesrodcast.com/?p=157 In this Special Edition podcast, Wes and Rod welcome special guest Caitlin to the show, where the three of them attack reader emails in full force. Try to conceal your arousal. We dare you.

]]> http://wesrodcast.com/2011/07/podcast-12-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cpillow-talk%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 Cait,Pillow Talk In this Special Edition podcast, Wes and Rod welcome special guest Caitlin to the show, where the three of them attack reader emails in full force. Try to conceal your arousal. We dare you. In this Special Edition podcast, Wes and Rod welcome special guest Caitlin to the show, where the three of them attack reader emails in full force. Try to conceal your arousal. We dare you. Wes and Rod yes 38:42 http://wesrodcast.com/2011/07/podcast-12-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cpillow-talk%e2%80%9d/http://wesrodcast.com/mp3/012.mp3 Podcast 11 – “Plus One” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWesAndRodcast/~3/iPl9o26jV7E/ http://wesrodcast.com/2011/06/podcast-11-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cplus-one%e2%80%9d/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:12:54 +0000 heyguys@wesrodcast.com (Wes and Rod) http://wesrodcast.com/?p=153 Webcomics! Social networking! Motherly tricks! All this and more as Spencer guests as the “+1″ for the discussion surrounding the arrival of Google+, the proposed Facebook killer. Then our heroes read some emails, including Question Time: Loveline.

]]> http://wesrodcast.com/2011/06/podcast-11-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cplus-one%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 Internet Culture,Pillow Talk,Spencer Webcomics! Social networking! Motherly tricks! All this and more as Spencer guests as the "+1" for the discussion surrounding the arrival of Google+, the proposed Facebook killer. Then our heroes read some emails, including Question Time: Loveline. Webcomics! Social networking! Motherly tricks! All this and more as Spencer guests as the "+1" for the discussion surrounding the arrival of Google+, the proposed Facebook killer. Then our heroes read some emails, including Question Time: Loveline. Wes and Rod yes 36:51 http://wesrodcast.com/2011/06/podcast-11-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cplus-one%e2%80%9d/http://wesrodcast.com/mp3/011.mp3 Podcast 10 – “The Gloomcast” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWesAndRodcast/~3/94PMVABrqIY/ http://wesrodcast.com/2011/06/podcast-10-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cthe-gloomcast%e2%80%9d/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:33:00 +0000 heyguys@wesrodcast.com (Wes and Rod) http://wesrodcast.com/?p=149 Continue reading →]]> We begin with Rod asking Wes about his opinions surround Jedi recruitment. Wes then recounts his day-trading adventure with Pandora going public. Donning black veils, our heroes mourn the death of a great man. Finally, the podcast closes with a little Question Time: GRE Edition.

]]> http://wesrodcast.com/2011/06/podcast-10-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cthe-gloomcast%e2%80%9d/feed/ 2 Death,Gambling,Internet Culture,Music,Stocks We begin with Rod asking Wes about his opinions surround Jedi recruitment. Wes then recounts his day-trading adventure with Pandora going public. Donning black veils, our heroes mourn the death of a great man. Finally, We begin with Rod asking Wes about his opinions surround Jedi recruitment. Wes then recounts his day-trading adventure with Pandora going public. Donning black veils, our heroes mourn the death of a great man. Finally, the podcast closes with a little Question Time: GRE Edition. Wes and Rod no 36:42 http://wesrodcast.com/2011/06/podcast-10-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cthe-gloomcast%e2%80%9d/http://wesrodcast.com/mp3/010.mp3 Podcast 9 – “The Drunkcast” (or, “Straight Outta Slavery”) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWesAndRodcast/~3/5ipCsG6nG3Q/ http://wesrodcast.com/2011/06/podcast-9-the-drunkcast-or-straight-outta-slavery/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:08:32 +0000 heyguys@wesrodcast.com (Wes and Rod) http://wesrodcast.com/?p=142 Rod takes the show on the road to Phoenix, with special guest Greg. We don’t want to spoil this one for you — just sit back and be horrified.

]]> http://wesrodcast.com/2011/06/podcast-9-the-drunkcast-or-straight-outta-slavery/feed/ 0 Greg,Internet Culture Rod takes the show on the road to Phoenix, with special guest Greg. We don't want to spoil this one for you -- just sit back and be horrified. Rod takes the show on the road to Phoenix, with special guest Greg. We don't want to spoil this one for you -- just sit back and be horrified. Wes and Rod no 38:48 http://wesrodcast.com/2011/06/podcast-9-the-drunkcast-or-straight-outta-slavery/http://wesrodcast.com/mp3/009.mp3 Podcast 8 – “Brain Blast 4: Return of the Neurocipher” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWesAndRodcast/~3/h2CyEHXaNxg/ http://wesrodcast.com/2011/06/podcast-8-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cbrain-blast-4-return-of-the-neurocipher%e2%80%9d/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:07:07 +0000 heyguys@wesrodcast.com (Wes and Rod) http://wesrodcast.com/?p=138 Continue reading →]]> In today’s verbal adventure, Wes recounts his brief stay in the jungle of Costa Rica before Rod institutes some corrective measures. Then a discussion hits in which the two wonder if they are losing their brains to technology. It is closed with Loveline – Beard Edition.

]]> http://wesrodcast.com/2011/06/podcast-8-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cbrain-blast-4-return-of-the-neurocipher%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 Internet Culture,Pillow Talk,Stocks In today's verbal adventure, Wes recounts his brief stay in the jungle of Costa Rica before Rod institutes some corrective measures. Then a discussion hits in which the two wonder if they are losing their brains to technology. In today's verbal adventure, Wes recounts his brief stay in the jungle of Costa Rica before Rod institutes some corrective measures. Then a discussion hits in which the two wonder if they are losing their brains to technology. It is closed with Loveline - Beard Edition. Wes and Rod no 38:24 http://wesrodcast.com/2011/06/podcast-8-%e2%80%93-%e2%80%9cbrain-blast-4-return-of-the-neurocipher%e2%80%9d/http://wesrodcast.com/mp3/008.mp3 Podcast 7 – “What the Folketing?” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWesAndRodcast/~3/XYChPaBTSwU/ http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-7-what-the-folketing/#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 20:32:02 +0000 heyguys@wesrodcast.com (Wes and Rod) http://wesrodcast.com/?p=131 Continue reading →]]> Wes and Rod are just strolling through the podcast when a wild discussion appears! They used a “dialogue” attack, which was super effective! Rod then goes apeshit over tech bubbles while Wes rocks back and forth in his chair, massaging his temples and trying to shut Rod up with his brain. The sammich gets topped off with a little Question Time – Copenhagen Edition. ]]> http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-7-what-the-folketing/feed/ 1 Pillow Talk,Stocks Wes and Rod are just strolling through the podcast when a wild discussion appears! They used a “dialogue” attack, which was super effective! Rod then goes apeshit over tech bubbles while Wes rocks back and forth in his chair, Wes and Rod are just strolling through the podcast when a wild discussion appears! They used a “dialogue” attack, which was super effective! Rod then goes apeshit over tech bubbles while Wes rocks back and forth in his chair, massaging his temples and trying to shut Rod up with his brain. The sammich gets topped off with a little Question Time - Copenhagen Edition. Wes and Rod no 38:29 http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-7-what-the-folketing/http://wesrodcast.com/mp3/007.mp3 Podcast 6 – “Nerds are Forever” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWesAndRodcast/~3/KKXjdYN8-kA/ http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-6-nerds-are-forever/#comments Tue, 17 May 2011 21:11:38 +0000 heyguys@wesrodcast.com (Wes and Rod) http://wesrodcast.com/?p=117 Continue reading →]]> In this episode, Tony, the other half of AmazingSuperPowers, makes a guest appearance. The trio discusses how well video games age, then Rod takes the mic and throws some hard-hitting interview questions at the ASP team. The podcast climaxes with Question Time: Trivia Edition.

]]> http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-6-nerds-are-forever/feed/ 0 AmazingSuperPowers,Interview,Tony,Video Games In this episode, Tony, the other half of AmazingSuperPowers, makes a guest appearance. The trio discusses how well video games age, then Rod takes the mic and throws some hard-hitting interview questions at the ASP team. In this episode, Tony, the other half of AmazingSuperPowers, makes a guest appearance. The trio discusses how well video games age, then Rod takes the mic and throws some hard-hitting interview questions at the ASP team. The podcast climaxes with Question Time: Trivia Edition. Wes and Rod yes 32:08 http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-6-nerds-are-forever/http://wesrodcast.com/mp3/006.mp3 Podcast 5 – “The Fatcast” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWesAndRodcast/~3/zpO7GR9nfTs/ http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-5-the-fatcast/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 01:49:49 +0000 heyguys@wesrodcast.com (Wes and Rod) http://wesrodcast.com/?p=90 Continue reading →]]> In what we are calling a rare “LEARNING MOMENT,” Wes asks Rod to talk about his lifelong struggles with weight. Question Time returns to its origin — helping irrational bros understand how to deal with perfectly reasonable hos.

Special bonus: Rod takes an Inglorious Basterds monologue deep into the sea. No spoilers. Just listen.

]]> http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-5-the-fatcast/feed/ 1 Movies,Pillow Talk In what we are calling a rare "LEARNING MOMENT," Wes asks Rod to talk about his lifelong struggles with weight. Question Time returns to its origin -- helping irrational bros understand how to deal with perfectly reasonable hos. - In what we are calling a rare "LEARNING MOMENT," Wes asks Rod to talk about his lifelong struggles with weight. Question Time returns to its origin -- helping irrational bros understand how to deal with perfectly reasonable hos. Special bonus: Rod takes an Inglorious Basterds monologue deep into the sea. No spoilers. Just listen. Wes and Rod yes 39:43 http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-5-the-fatcast/http://wesrodcast.com/mp3/005.mp3 Podcast 4 – “AMERICA WE STAND AS ONE” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWesAndRodcast/~3/ht1-LbKqNAU/ http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-004/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 01:00:38 +0000 heyguys@wesrodcast.com (Wes and Rod) http://wesrodcast.com/?p=11 Special guest Spencer joins Wes & Rod for an invigorating discussion of reacting to Osama Bin Laden’s death, how Wes should go about publishing his book, and a rousing round of Question Time.

]]> http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-004/feed/ 0 OkCupid,Politics,Publishing,Spencer Special guest Spencer joins Wes & Rod for an invigorating discussion of reacting to Osama Bin Laden's death, how Wes should go about publishing his book, and a rousing round of Question Time. Special guest Spencer joins Wes & Rod for an invigorating discussion of reacting to Osama Bin Laden's death, how Wes should go about publishing his book, and a rousing round of Question Time. Wes and Rod yes http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-004/http://wesrodcast.com/mp3/004.mp3 Podcast 3 – “Web Point Oh” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWesAndRodcast/~3/w_K-lqazmjE/ http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-003/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 00:57:56 +0000 heyguys@wesrodcast.com (Wes and Rod) http://wesrodcast.com/?p=8 Wes gets all “philosophy of technology” on your asses, Obama releases his birth certificate and Rod shares an idiotic scheme to make money. Also plus Question Time.

]]> http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-003/feed/ 0 AmazingSuperPowers,OkCupid,Politics Wes gets all "philosophy of technology" on your asses, Obama releases his birth certificate and Rod shares an idiotic scheme to make money. Also plus Question Time. Wes gets all "philosophy of technology" on your asses, Obama releases his birth certificate and Rod shares an idiotic scheme to make money. Also plus Question Time. Wes and Rod yes http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-003/http://wesrodcast.com/mp3/003.mp3 Podcast 2 – “Gaga for Weird Al” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWesAndRodcast/~3/cC5VS1Hcmlc/ http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-002/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 00:54:52 +0000 heyguys@wesrodcast.com (Wes and Rod) http://wesrodcast.com/?p=6 Wes tells us the five things he could never live without, a debate breaks out over the Lady Gaga/Weird Al “Born This Way” parody Internet freakout, and the guys use Question Time to tackle speed dating.

]]> http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-002/feed/ 0 Music,Pillow Talk,Stocks Wes tells us the five things he could never live without, a debate breaks out over the Lady Gaga/Weird Al "Born This Way" parody Internet freakout, and the guys use Question Time to tackle speed dating. Wes tells us the five things he could never live without, a debate breaks out over the Lady Gaga/Weird Al "Born This Way" parody Internet freakout, and the guys use Question Time to tackle speed dating. Wes and Rod yes http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-002/http://wesrodcast.com/mp3/002.mp3 Podcast 1 – “What Is This Shit” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheWesAndRodcast/~3/RbKZYNkAsaY/ http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-001/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 00:52:15 +0000 heyguys@wesrodcast.com (Wes and Rod) http://wesrodcast.com/?p=4 Wes and Rod kick it off. Rod talks gambling. Wes talks gambling (through the stock market). An era is born. That’s all.

]]> http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-001/feed/ 0 AmazingSuperPowers,Gambling,Stocks Wes and Rod kick it off. Rod talks gambling. Wes talks gambling (through the stock market). An era is born. That's all. Wes and Rod kick it off. Rod talks gambling. Wes talks gambling (through the stock market). An era is born. That's all. Wes and Rod yes http://wesrodcast.com/2011/05/podcast-001/http://wesrodcast.com/mp3/001.mp3 Wes and RodadultTwo Dorks Discussing Life, Love, and Art