The College Years

Duets 1/29/04

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:02:00 GMT

Jesse and Jordan and later Brian interview sketch comedy power duo Eric Slovin and Leo Allen of Slovin and Allen. Top notch episode: all killer, no filler.

Good Friends and Good Times 2/5/04

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Mon, 6 Apr 2009 17:29:00 GMT

Jesse and Jordan host this College Year with rock and roller and high five ambassador Teddy from The Gaskets. Throw in some ticket giveaways, some music, and some mocktails and you've got a hell of a show.

The Road 2/19/04

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:09:00 GMT

Jesse and Jordan host a comedic romp through comedy with an interview with The Second City's Allison Bills. Also in this episode: some Nichols and May bits and talk of Rooster T Feathers and its patrons.

LA to NY 2/12/04

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:15:00 GMT

The College Years is back with a vengeance! Our hosts, Jesse, Jordan, and Brian interview famous comedian Doug Benson on the Marijuana-Logues and The Oscars. Also in this show, NY correspondent "Big Time" Gene O'Neill and a joke about The Sound of Young America getting broadcast nationally.

The Kids Are Alright 12/11/03

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:43:00 GMT

Boy oh boy do we have a show for you. Famous actor-turned-musician Steve Burns, of Blues Clues fame is interviewed by Jesse and Jordan. Much more in this program including fan-favorite Jesse's Little Brother Brendan Tells a Joke, an interview with foreign correspondent, Giant Talking Bear, and advice for Jesse's brother, John.

Look! Up in the Sky! 10/23/03

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Tue, 2 Dec 2008 02:41:00 GMT

Ladies and gentlemen, this one is a doozy. Join Jordan and Jesse on a particularly poor recording in which a flugtag participant and the Sklar brothers are interviewed. Also: the extreme weatherman, Jim Real's Would You Rather, The New Sincerity Minute, and 60 Minutes commercials.

USA A-OK 9/1/03

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:41:00 GMT

Step right up for a heck of a show, folks! This week: professional namer Dave Hurlbert and "Big Time" Gene O'Neil are interviewed by your hosts Jordan and Jesse. Also in this spectacular spectacle: Jim Real's Would You Rather and campaign commercials.

Dustin Diamond Day

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Fri, 7 Nov 2008 22:56:00 GMT

This week, an interview with one of America's favorite icons, Dustin Diamond. Jesse, Gene and Jordan talk with Screech about how he chooses work, his band and the Milwaukee Metal Fest as Gene tries to derail "Choo Choo!". Please note this is a repost.

Outcasts 10/09/03

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Mon, 3 Nov 2008 02:06:00 GMT

In this lonely episode of The College Years, Jordan and Jesse are joined by author of Masters of Doom, David Kushner. Also, comedy from and interview with a Emily Plum of Anne Francisco & Her Cable Car Casualties. Also, Jim Real's Would You Rather and Running The Numbers.

The Dangerous Streets 10/16/03

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:03:00 GMT

Holy guacamole it's been a while since the likes of The College Years has rolled around. This program, hosted by Jordan and Jesse this week, has Joshua Piven (author of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook and As Luck Would Have It) and referee Jingy of Kaiju Big Battel. Also in this episode: Jim Real's Would You Rather?, Hang It Up/Keep It Up, and the historic first mention of The New Sincerity. This one's a keeper, folks.

Superheroes 4/17/03

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:48:00 GMT

A star-studded episode of The College Years, hosted by Jesse and Jordan, featuring Patton Oswalt and Colin Meloy of The Decemberists, a rock and roll band. Bold statements and double-decker tacos--just two of the many things you'll hear in this blast from the past.

Sexiness 4/3/03

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:43:00 GMT

Spooky Suicide and Katie Suicide of The Suicide Girls join Jordan and Jesse for this arousing episode of The College Years. Also in this episode: Jim Real's famed "Would You Rather?", Erotic Confessions, Point/Counterpoint: Sexual intercourse or the new Zelda game?, and A Tribute to France.

Passion 2/20/03

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sun, 4 May 2008 21:38:00 GMT

Tommy Davidson formerly of In Living Color joins Jesse, Jordan, and "Q" for a scintillating edition of The College Years featuring erotic confessions.

Mysterious Wonders, Wondrous Mysteries 12/5/02

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:30:00 GMT

Davy Rothbart of Found Magazine and Horatio Q Fizzlebottom--Santa Cruz's most eccentric millionaire--joins Jordan, Jesse, and Gene. Also in this episode, dreaming of Christopher Walken and "Would You Rather?"

A Living Hell 10/24/02

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:35:00 GMT

Rock and roll band The Flipsides and George Ratliff, director of the documentary "Hell House" join Jesse, Gene, and Jordan in this edition. Other than that, not much else.

Cult of Personality 9/26/02

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:45:00 GMT

Comedian Louis CK joins Jesse, Gene, and Jordan on this week's installment, with a special appearance by JB Smooth, but before that: A tribute to Adam West and "Who Would Win in a Fight?" with Jim. All this and more on this week's The College Years.

All the World's a Stage 2/27/03

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:38:00 GMT

Theremin player Joseph Minicello joings Jesse and Jordan for this week's action-packed show. In this show: Jordan's little sister calls seeking advice, "Mace Detective, Private Detective" episode "Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone," Running The Numbers, Myths and facts about homosexuals, and "Would You Rather?"

Winners Win Big 2/6/03

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:34:00 GMT

Richard Montoya of Culture Clash guests on this episode of The College Years, hosted by Jesse and Jordan. Also in the episode: giving away a lot of tickets.

Fantasies 1/16/03

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sat, 8 Mar 2008 19:32:00 GMT

Comedian team the Sklar Brothers join Jesse, Jordan, and Maya Baldwin on this edition of The College Years. Also in the episode: gossip about Larry King.

A Family Affair

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sun, 2 Mar 2008 04:29:00 GMT

The Sound of Young America: The College Years is a chronicle of the rise to power of three young men who would one day become kings of the radio field. Comedy, interviews, banter, delight.

The Dee Dee Ordeal

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Mon, 8 Oct 2007 03:40:00 GMT

Without guest Dee Dee Ramone. Jesse, Gene and Jordan try to obtain an interview with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dee Dee Ramone, but they repeatedly fail in hilarious fashion.

David Cross, Reel Big Fish and Adam West's Divine Hand

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:44:00 GMT

Guests David Cross and Reel Big Fish. Gene and Jordan, minus Jesse and plus Brian, get to talk to David Cross until an alarm sound cuts off the interview. They finish up with an extended interview with ska band Reel Big Fish. But first, "The Divine Hand of Adam West"!

Talk Radio

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:46:00 GMT

Jordan, Gene and Jesse make bold proclamations usually reserved for talk radio. But this time, they're taking it to you!

Mace Detective Gets His Man (Or: Jordan's Amnesia!)

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:33:00 GMT

Jesse, Jordan and Gene are back with another installment of Mace Detective, Private Detective; later, Jordan attempts to survive his amnesia to finish the show.

Guys in Their Underwear

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Mon, 14 May 2007 02:16:00 GMT

Guest Swamp Dogg. Jordan and Gene talk to Inspector 14, inspector of undergarments, while Jesse is suspiciously quiet. Later, soul legend Swamp Dogg candidly talks about his bizarre career in music, as the guys intermittently play some of his songs.

Cartoons 4/18/02

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Fri, 4 May 2007 17:58:00 GMT

The guys talk animation, including an interview with animator Liz Holtzman and botching contests with Spike Decker of Spike & Mike' Film Festival.

The 50 States 04/11/02

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 21:13:00 GMT

Guest David Wain of Stella and The State. Jesse, Jordan and Gene talk to the new state bird of California and the old one; later, David Wain talks to the guys about why The State was so good and not currently on the air.

Lost & Found 4/4/02

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:03:00 GMT

Guest Davy Rothbart of Found Magazine. Jesse, Jordan and Gene listen to some found audio with Davy and Sasquatch, who only has fake audio.

We Love Dave Attell Again 03/14/02

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:50:00 GMT

Guest Dave Attell. Gene, Jesse and Jordan go through a roller coaster of emotions before speaking to the host of Insomniac, making Jesse cry in the process.

That's Entertainment! 03/07/02

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:36:00 GMT

Guest Mike Nelson. Jesse, Jordan and Gene talk to the former head writer and host of Mystery Science Theater 3000 about his books and "Choo Choo!".

The Audio Experience 2/28/02

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:08:00 GMT

Gene, Jesse and Jordan help a fan ask out a cute radio DJ, while also creating many natural disasters with a CD of sound effects.

Perhaps It's Love 2/14/02

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 04:07:00 GMT

Jesse performs a scene with superstar Jimmy Rogers, while Jordan and Gene have a tag-team date, all with the backdrop of love.

Go On Home You Foreign Communist! 2/07/02

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 03:19:00 GMT

The guys find the perfect makeout song and give rock & roll facts, while Jordan tries to push a new catchphrase.

Andrew Sings!

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 04:34:00 GMT

Andrew Anton tells us about his odd teenage recording career.

Song Poems & Screamin Jay's Kids

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 04:32:00 GMT

We talk about the bizarre phenomenon of Song Poems and about Screamin' Jay Hawkins' Kids.

Tricks with Mal Sharpe

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 06:01:00 GMT

Mal Sharpe was half of the legendary put-on duo Coyle & Sharpe.

Official Things

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 04:34:00 GMT

Guest Todd Barry. We talk with comedian Todd Barry and are visited by the Evil Computer Bent on World Domination.

Denoument 12-27-01

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 23:50:00 GMT

Jesse and Jordan take a look at the year that was, along with guests Petey the Penguin and Phinnius MacGillicuddy.

Holiday Show 12-13-01

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 18:15:00 GMT

Jesse and Jordan search for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Also, we are visited by Kieth from Five Iron Frenzy, and we talk to a lady at the sex store in Santa Cruz.

Feelings

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 21:44:00 GMT

Jesse, Jordan and Gene take calls, as listeners share their feelings. Plus a visit from the XXXtreme weather man.

Rock & Roll

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 03:07:00 GMT

The guys rock out with fake rock & roll trivia, the Evil Computer, and more.

Pledge Drive

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 02:57:00 GMT

We have a grand pledgestravaganza!

The D

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 21:52:00 GMT

Your desperate friends on The College Years work doubletime to generate pledges for their community radio station, including offering to whore themselves.

Halloween!

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Wed, 6 Sep 2006 23:01:00 GMT

Guest Stew Thornley. We talk about celebrity death leagues with Stew, plus an interview with a deeply embittered Arbor Day.

Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 18:15:00 GMT

This week, we premier the second installment of "Mace Detective, Private Detective," plus take calls on a bold statement about dinosaurs.

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splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 00:04:00 GMT

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Darlings of Dreamland

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 23:52:00 GMT

This week, we look into the sleeping minds of The Sound of Young America. Lots of crazy dream stories from Jesse, Gene, Jordan, Dan and others.

The Boys Are Back in Town

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 02:50:00 GMT

After a long summer hiatus, Gene, Jordan and Jesse return with a vengeance. The first ever appearance of "Hang It Up" (before "Keep It Up" was even a glimmer in Jesse's eye). The XXXTreme Weatherman. Traffic from the Foppish Dandy. Also: a quiz bowl between Dan and the head of the UCSC Cheer Squad.

Mace Detective - School Year Finale

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sat, 8 Jul 2006 03:54:00 GMT

May 31st, 2001. The school year was ending, and with it, our first few months of The Sound of Young America. We closed with a bang -- our original radio drama, Mace Detective, Private Detective. And more.

Battle of the Boyfriends

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 17:14:00 GMT

This week, Jesse and Jordan battle it out -- who is the best boyfriend? Our guests are their girlfriends. Gene, single, joins in the grilling. Jordan's girlfriend was still in high school at the time. Jesse's girlfriend had flown in from New York. Five years later, this whole show is very embarassing for all involved.

Crime and Punishment

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 05:30:00 GMT

Some amazing tales this week. Jordan talks about getting put in Disneyland jail for using a bubble pipe. Gene talks about trying to convince an authority figure that he was holding something other than what was quite obviously a beer. Jesse talks about the time his mother got arrested for robbing a bank. Plus Vanessa sits in, and we hear from the Evil Computer Bent on World Destruction.

Battle of the Dads

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Fri, 2 Jun 2006 15:00:00 GMT

Jesse and Jordan's respective dads battle for Dad supremacy. Listeners call in and share amazing dad stories. One of the all-time great Sound of Young America episodes.

Birthday Party!

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Fri, 26 May 2006 01:08:00 GMT

Jordan's birthday is celebrated, as we take calls with birthday gifts.

New York, New York

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Wed, 24 May 2006 16:29:00 GMT

On this Sound of Young America: The College Years, we celebrate America's Greatest City: New York, New York. Sorry for feed troubles earlier this week, this should be fixed.

This includes taking travel tips from listeners, and calling various offices in the New York tourism department, trying to get them to reccomend a phone booth that we can use for a simulcast. As it turns out, there is a phone booth in the ground floor of the Empire State Building, but there is not one on top.

I'm gonna be honest: a great effing time is had by all.

Gene Falls In Love

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Sat, 13 May 2006 01:19:00 GMT

Gene meets the girl of his dreams, as we discuss decency and indecency.

Official Things

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Fri, 5 May 2006 04:22:00 GMT

Jesse, Jordan and Gene pick official things of The Sound of Young America.

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 2-22-01

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 05:39:00 GMT

This week's show features Extreme Weather, the Evil Computer Bent on World Domination, an all-time team, a dream in which emo kids take over a university/spacecraft, and an extensive and contentious discussion of the merits of the Radiohead album Kid A.

No Theme 2-15-01

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 02:52:00 GMT

On this Sound of Young America broadcast, it's a potpourri, a hodge-podge, a cornucopia of miscellany. Here's a rundown:

We hear a bizarre message left on Matt's voicemail by a Briton looking for someone named "Harry." Then a woman, who says Harry is "in trouble!" calls. Who is Harry?

Jordan improvises a poem with a yutz at the candy store.

Jordan shares some Bold Statements

Jesse "Runs the Numbers"

Jesse and Jordan ask local businesspeople how they plan to make their business more XXXtreme

Then a guy calls in to "pay allegiance to you guys."

Overall, we learn that The Sound of Young America used to be surprisingly ambitious.

Politics 1-18-01

splangy@splangy.com (Jesse Thorn) — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 05:19:00 GMT

This week Jesse and Gene talk about politics, and the hijinks are truly remarkable.