Archive for January 2009

Hobo Stu’s Weekly Recap

Jan 30th, 2009 | By

Hobo Stu Hello everyone, I’m really having a tough time choosing which of the two powerhouses I should go with for the “big game” on Sunday … No, I’m not talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers or the Arizona Cardinals. I could care less about either one of them. I’m trying to decide which delicious appetizer…

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Hobo Radio 74 – This time with feeling

Jan 30th, 2009 | By

Introduction Super Bowl Sunday The Wrestler Contractually obligated Batman discussion Shout out to Callburner and the TPN Pledge Drive “Better Off” by Car 54

Week 74 Spotlight: This time with feeling This Sunday, the world’s oldest man will square off against a defrosted caveman in what is sure to be a memorable Super Bowl….

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Lost: Down the Hatch – And nary an Archie in sight

Jan 30th, 2009 | By

Chris Kirkman “Jughead” Recap and Analysis … Previously, on Lost: Ben spins the big wheel and wins a free trip to Tunisia, while Daniel, Juliet, Sawyer and the gang get a free trip to the Twilight Zone. Speaking of Daniel, while he’s on one of the many jumps through time, he finds Desmond in the…

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Note to self – A battle of champions

Jan 29th, 2009 | By

Brian Murphy Sadly, the majority of the country will be focused on Tampa when the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII this weekend. I say sadly because there’s a very real chance that the game will be a letdown and the only reason folks will stay tuned for the second…

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Murphy’s Law – The Too Much Information Age

Jan 28th, 2009 | By

Joel Murphy “The problem is, after a week of intense googling, we’ve started to burn out on knowing the answer to everything. God must feel that way all the time. I think people in the year 2020 are going to be nostalgic for the sensation of feeling clueless.” – Douglas Coupland, J-Pod The time we…

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Overrated – Joe Torre

Jan 27th, 2009 | By

Ned Bitters This week’s inductee into the “Overrated Hall of Fame” is … Joe Torre. Just what the hell is this man’s problem? I believe the rule regarding Major League locker rooms reads: “What you see here, what you hear here … Let it stay here when you leave here.” Yet this craggy old douche,…

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From the Vault – One on One with Henry Rollins

Jan 27th, 2009 | By

Whether on stage screaming lyrics to a song, storytelling at a spoken-word show or helping Will Smith and Martin Lawrence take down white supremacists in Bad Boys II, it’s pretty clear that Henry Rollins is a take no prisoners, take no bullshit kind of guy. It’s also clear that he’s one of the hardest working…

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Outside of the In-Crowd – Things Assholes Like: The first in a series

Jan 26th, 2009 | By

Courtney Enlow Last year was all about various Ebolas. But I’ve pledged in 2009 to be more upbeat, more optimistic. To see the good in things. And that is why “Things Assholes Like” will pop up from time to time over here. Perhaps for this inaugural submission, I should discuss what exactly constitutes an “asshole.”…

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Hobo Stu’s Weekly Recap

Jan 23rd, 2009 | By

Hobo Stu Hello everyone, I’d like to officially welcome Chris Kirkman back to HoboTrashcan. Like he did last season, Kirkman has returned to give his thoughts on each episode of Lost and to share a special episode-inspired drink recipe each week. It’s his first week back on the site and his post this week already…

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Hobo Radio 73 – Give us our damn cookies!

Jan 23rd, 2009 | By

Introduction Girl Scout cookies Lost thoughts Contractually obligated Batman discussion Academy Award predictions “Grind” by Melt

Week 73 Spotlight: Give us our damn cookies! A lot has happened since our last podcast. Barack Obama officially became the 44th President of the United States. Lost returned to ABC after a lengthy hiatus. The nominations for…

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