If there is one thing Lars can’t stand (besides Martin Short), it’s when some punk neighborhood kid wastes water by recklessly spraying it out of a hose for fun. It’s wasteful, but worse, the water has probably passed through Baltimore’s Inner Harbor at some point, which means it isn’t something you want anywhere near you or anything you own.

In addition to Lars’ rant about wasting water, he and Joel find plenty of other things to launch into angry tirades about, including the pointlessness of the Emmys, the stupidity of the Fantastic Four’s origin story and “the mind of M. Night Shyamalan.” They also break down Forbes list of the ten most profitable actors.

How dangerous are cosmic rays? Why do Emmy voters fixate on certain actors and shows? How is M. Night Shyamalan like your crazy ex-girlfriend? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

When you think of great actor/director combos in Hollywood today, you might think of Johnny Depp and Tim Burton, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese or Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. But a new actor/director powerhouse has been formed and Hollywood may never be the same. Brett Ratner and Ben Stiller are teaming up to make Tower Heist.

This week, HoboTrashcan’s powerhouse duo, Joel Murphy and Lars, share their thoughts on Ratner and Stiller teaming up. They also discuss the rise and fall of Pee Wee Herman, who is one the verge of a comeback with a successful stage adaptation of his old show under his belt and a Judd Apatow-produced movie in the works.

Was Pee Wee Herman falsely accused? Why does Lars make bank tellers uncomfortable? What is a NQBS? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

It’s not easy being Lars. For years, he has toiled away in mediocrity, overlooked and ignored by the world at large. When glancing at his pasty skin and boney arms, people typically don’t expect much from him. But this past week, like Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting, Lars saw an opportunity for greatness and he seized it. Today, he recounts that glorious moment.

In addition to Lars’ moment of glory, he and Joel discuss Nicole Kidman’s elevator for her car, Morgan Freeman’s replacement in the Dr. Alex Cross series and the most virus-ridden celebrities on the Internet. They also find out if they have what it takes to be Jennifer Lopez’s personal assistant.

How did Lars peak? Who directed Gone Baby Gone? Why are sperm banks letting Jennifer Aniston take home samples? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

A research team in Tokyo has created a way to change the taste of a cookie using virtual reality technology. While trying to discover a practical use for such an invention, Joel Murphy and Lars inadvertently stumble upon the greatest prank of all time. It’s an incredibly juvenile and unpleasant prank, but one they just can’t stop laughing about.

The dynamic duo also discuss Todd Phillips planned John Belushi biopic, Steve Carell’s replacement on The Office and Michael Bay’s open casting call in D.C.

Who could play Belushi in Phillips’ movie? Why were rock stars’ tour buses always breaking down in front of 80s sitcom characters’ houses? Will the David Caruso bit ever stop being funny? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Lawrence Fishburne may be upset right now that his attractive 18-year-old daughter has decided to release a sex tape, but Montana Fishburne is confident that eventually her father “will view it as a positive.” Joel Murphy and Lars, two fans of the actor, do their best to put a positive spin on this for Fishburne this week.

The dynamic duo also offer up some important advice for male porn stars, recap the train wreck that is Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro’s Little Fockers and criticize Kevin Smith for ruining Batman in The Widening Gyre.

Do crossbows have firing pins? Can Little Fockers be saved? Why can’t male porn stars keep their mouths shut? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Oliver Stone, who is working on a film that will supposedly allow viewers to ”walk in Stalin’s shoes and Hitler’s shoes to understand their point of view,” recently claimed that Hitler is an “easy scapegoat,” Stalin was essentially a hero and the reason these facts are distorted is because of the “Jewish domination of the media.” It’s tough to find a silver lining in these hateful comments, but Joel Murphy and Lars have found one – it’s now okay to openly hate Oliver Stone. After years of hating his movies only to have people try to convince them Stone is a misunderstood genius, Joel and Lars will sleep better at night knowing that the pompous director is a terrible person who should be disliked.

This week, the dynamic duo also discuss Morgan Freeman’s awesomeness, the untapped potential in a Goonies porn and the “10 Most Confusing Movies” according to British viewers.

Why is Oliver Stone such a douchebag? Would Sloth make a sexy lead in a porn film? How did Morgan Freeman solve racism? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

It’s not every day that you see a ”video art zombie film” about a man convinced he is an alien zombie roaming the streets of L.A. on the prowl for brains and gay sex. Unfortunately, moviegoers in Australia won’t be seeing the film anytime soon, since L.A. Zombie has been banned from being screened at the Melbourne International Film Festival.

This week, Joel Murphy and Lars praise L.A. Zombie for its originality and urge Australia to reconsider. They also discuss Leonardo DiCaprio’s insufferable smugness, the improved goodies being given out at the Red Cross and Teddy Almond Turtle, the adorable pug who says “Batman.”

How much does Lars love Christopher Nolan? How much does Joel Murphy want to punch DiCaprio in the face? Does the pug really say “Batman”? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

It’s been a big week for free speech. First, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals declared that the FCC’s indecency rule, which was put into place after the infamous Janet Jackson nipple fiasco, is unconstitutionally vague. Then, E!’s Marc Malkin, clearly feeling emboldened by the court’s decision, exercised his first amendment rights by posing the question: “How Will Mel Gibson’s Latest Rants Affect Jodie Foster’s Beaver?”

Joel Murphy and Lars discuss both of these developments on this week’s show. They also reveal the real reason Lars was off of the show last week and they debut a brand new segment that may shock all of you Batman fans out there.

What does Bruce Willis smell like? Could Lars knock out Muhammad Ali? How will Mel Gibson’s latest rants affect Jodie Foster’s Beaver? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Lars is M.I.A., so Joel Murphy is joined by Chris Kirkman, who does his best to class up the joint this week. The two have a lot to discuss, including M. Night Shyamalan’s fall from grace, Terry O’Quinn and Michael Emerson’s Emmy prospects and the latest developments down at the Department of Defense’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).

Kirkman also reveals the top five worst films he has ever seen, an eclectic list that includes two films about primates, one featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and a film that made him physically ill.

Where is Lars this week? What are the five worst films Kirkman has ever seen? What killed the dinosaurs? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

This Sunday night, most Americas will head outside to watch people blow shit up in honor of our victory over England 234 years ago. It’s a strange tradition, but one that all Americans seem to love. Joel Murphy and Lars do their best to make sense of this yearly spectacle and also pay tribute to America, albeit somewhat unenthusiastically.

They also discuss Despicable Me’s stange new gimmick, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World’s ineffective advertising campaign and Wonder Woman’s boring new costume. Finally, the dynamic duo looks back on of the earliest Hobo Radio podcasts – the infamous Fourth of July “stripper show” from way back in 2006.

How was the movie industry forever changed in 1994? When exactly does Scott Pilgrim come out? What the hell is Wonder Woman wearing? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

The ads for the new film Knight and Day claim that Tom Cruise is at his “Jerry Maguire best” in the film. Joel Murphy and Lars don’t really think that is something to be proud of.

Luckily, the dynamic duo is at their podcasting best this week. Seamlessly transitioning from one topic to another, Joel and Lars discuss Timothy Olyphant’s career, SyFy Original movies (including a new one pitting Deborah Gibson against Tiffany) and the reason reality shows in D.C. fail.

Would Olyphant make a good Snake Plissken? Why do people in the South use polka dotted fabric to patch their pants? What the hell is a gatoroid? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Whether you are religious or not, it’s hard not to wonder if a 30-foot tall Jesus statue getting struck by lightning and bursting into flames is a not-so-subtle sign from God. Combine that with the fact that a detestable gossip blogger has no qualms posting an “upskirt” photo of an underage celebrity on his wildly popular website, and it’s hard not to wonder if the end times truly are upon us.

Joel Murphy and Lars discuss the destruction of “Touchdown Jesus,” the stupidity of Perez Hilton and the brilliance of Christopher Nolan in this week’s podcast. They also talk about those in the customer service industry who fail to comprehend the line between engaging in small talk and revealing intimate details of one’s life to total strangers.

What is too much information? What should happen to Perez Hilton? Why did Stanley Kubrick really make Eyes Wide Shut? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

You can argue over whether or not greenlighting a movie starring Tom Cruise as Les Grossman is a good idea. You can argue over whether or not Nicolas Sarkozy’s policy of only hiring short guards is a bad one. You can even argue over whether or not Joseph Gordon-Levitt would make a good Riddler. But one thing that we call all agree on is that Brett Ratner is an awful, no-talent hack.

This week, Joel Murphy discuss every single one of the topics mentioned above. They also give shout outs to Rain, Chris Kirkman and Hobo Radio’s first ever groupie. And, for some odd reason, Lars keeps asking people to take their tops offs. Needless to say, it’s an entertaining, jam-packed show.

What country was Napoleon from? What made Top Gun so special? Was the original Snow White too soft? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Most people, when they are under the weather, get a smooth Barry White-esque sick voice. It’s the one silver lining when you aren’t feeling well. Unfortunately though for Joel Murphy (and for you listeners), he’s sick this week and his voice is far from Barry White-esque.

Still Murphy soldiers on. He and Lars share their thoughts on current state of The Office and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, James Cameron’s plans to stop BP’s oil leak and Donald Glover’s chances of being the first black Spider-man. They also remember Gary Coleman, Dennis Hopper and Rue McClanahan, who all sadly passed away this past week.

What is the best way to fix American sitcoms? Why is Rachel from Friends ranked so high on Entertainment Weeky’s Top 100 Characters of the Past 20 Years poll? Will Joel make it through the show without collapsing or losing his voice? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

• Introduction
• Lost
• Contractually-obligated Batman discussion
• “The End or Near” by All India Radio

Week 133 Spotlight: Saying goodbye to Lost

Lost may be over, but it leaves behind quite a legacy. The iconic show, which demanded a lot from its viewers, proved a complex serialized drama can work on network television. After six seasons and 121 episodes, Lost came to an end with an epic two-and-a-half hour finale.

This week Joel Murphy and Lars invite Chris Kirkman, HoboTrashcan’s resident Lost expert, on to help eulogize the show. They discuss the lasting impact of the show and the finale, including the disappointment many fans felt over the way things ended. They also look back at the show as a whole and share their thoughts on their favorite seasons and moments.

What was Lost’s best season? Is Billy Dee Williams in LA X? Why were the commercials on Sunday so damn loud? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 132 Spotlight: And now for something completely different …

Worried that their old podcast formula may be getting stale, this week Joel Murphy and Lars decide to shake things up by talking about subjects they’ve never discussed before – like Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Batman. It’s a bold strategy, but one we think listeners will really enjoy.

They also check in with their good friend Chris Kirkman, who has big plans for this Sunday’s Lost finale. And our dynamic duo debuts a new game called “Guess the made up celebrity story.” The winner, as always, is the fans.

What are Kirkman’s plans for this Sunday? What awesome scene involving Chewbacca was left out of The Empire Strikes Back? Why are the openings of the show getting so awkward? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 131 Spotlight: In which we mock the MTV Movie Awards …

This week MTV stopped showing crappy reality shows long enough to release this year’s nominees for their annual movie awards. While the MTV Movie Awards once felt like a relevant cultural event, now they simply serve as a stark reminder that MTV is a mere shell of its former self. And they give Twilight fans a chance to watch their favorite actors win meaningless awards … so there’s that too.

Joel Murphy and Lars break down all of the nominations for this year’s Movie Awards, mocking both the actors and the categories involved. They also take the time to bash Tyra Bank’s new book project and Baltimore’s new official motto. Somehow, they even find time to discuss superhero porn.

What is Baltimore’s new official motto? Is there anything more bad ass than rain? What exactly is a Justin Bieber? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 130 Spotlight: A team of expendable losers

Hollywood’s lack of original ideas is something Joel Murphy and Lars have discussed at length before, but it seems like things just keep getting worse. Hollywood is so devoid of creativity that three movies are being released this summer with essentially the same plot – The Expendables, The Losers and The A-Team.

Our dynamic duo breaks down the three films and pick which movie they think will be the best. They also take a look at another one of Hollywood’s big problems these days – pointless sequels. Anchorman 2, Zoolander 2 and Die Hard 5 are all currently in development. And while they don’t have high hopes for any of these sequels, they do both agree that they will be better than Lindsay Lohan’s next project.

What role has Lohan just signed on for? Is there any movie David Cross and Patton Oswalt won’t do? How will The Expendables address Sylvester Stallone and Mickey Rourke’s awful plastic surgeries? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 129 Spotlight: Know how I know you’re gay?

If you thought Joel Murphy’s life couldn’t get any more ridiculous after last week’s admission that his broken closet made him believe in ghosts, just wait until you hear about the man-date he went on this week. It seems that an outing with a male friend to watch hockey and eat a steak dinner somehow turned into a fabulous evening that would make an old queen jealous.

In addition to Joel’s awkwardness, our dynamic duo also discusses Burger King brunches, a Batman stage show and a Chelsea Handler sex tape. Tyler Perry’s remake of Rear Window and the Boy Scouts giving merit badges for video games also get mentioned in this jam-packed show.

How did Joel end up on a man-date? Why would anyone want a non-alcoholic mimosa? What advice do Joel and Lars have for any young starlets contemplating their first nude scene? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 128 Spotlight: Hitler, zombies and jorts

While this week’s podcast sadly does not have a discussion about a jort-wearing Zombie Hitler, it does tackle those three topics – Hitler, zombies and jorts – individually.

In case you are wondering how these topics all made it on to the show, allow us to break it down for you. Hitler gets mentioned because the company that owns the footage used in all of the hilarious Hitler parody videos on YouTube has sadly issued a cease and desist order. Zombies are brought up after Joel tells a harrowing ghost story, which somehow leads into a discussion of zombies and our dynamic duo’s chances of survival. And jorts (a.k.a. jean shorts) come into play during a tragic tale involving Craigslist, group sex and indecent exposure.

Why is everyone on Craigslist so damn creepy? Will Sam Jackson ever turn down a movie role? Has anyone ever fallen for the old “Hey, look over there” trick? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Laura Harring does not fit into a neat little box. Best known for her lead role in Mulholland Drive, the charming actress is also a globetrotting former Miss USA and Countess von Bismarck. With such varied and rich life experience, it's no wonder she possesses an eclectic vibe and natural charm that make her so captivating on screen.

Recently, she has surfaced on Gossip Girl as the estranged, assumed-dead mother of Chuck Bass. Like Harring herself, there is more Elizabeth Bass than meets the eye. We had a few brief moments on March 29 to talk to Harring about Gossip Girl, Mulholland Drive and Raul Julia's influence on her career.

This week we bring you audio highlights; you can find the full interview here:
http://www.hobotrashcan.com/2010/03/29/one-on-one-with-laura-harring/

Week 126 Spotlight: Virginia is for lovers

Quite often on the show, Joel Murphy and Lars take shots at Lars’ city of residence – Baltimore, Maryland. While Baltimore never fails to provide reasons to mock it, this week our dynamic duo shine the spotlight on Joel’s neck of the woods – the Commonwealth of Virginia.

It seems that Gov. Robert F. McDonnell has brought back a controversial holiday that was abolished eight years ago. McDonnell has decided that April will once again be Confederate History Month, a move he hopes will boost tourism and endear him to his conservative base. It does not, however, endear him to Joel and Lars, who aren’t fans of Confederate History Month.

What do the boys have to say to Gov. McDonnell? What is NBC’s latest idiotic idea? Why aren’t you commenting on these shows? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 125 Spotlight: Second of all, thank you

Ana Paquin’s “shocking” announcement that she is bisexual sparks an interesting discussion between Joel Murphy and Lars this week. They begin pondering what it means to be bisexual, which causes them to drift off into a discussion on why anyone – male or female – would ever be attracted to a naked man.

Joel also ponders whether or not a celebrity was flirting with him, our dynamic duo question the logic behind an E-Trade baby movie and Lars finally finds Joel’s line of inappropriateness … and crosses it.

What does Lars say that crosses the line? What would an alien race think if they saw a naked guy for the first time? What, exactly, is a bat-poon? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 124 Spotlight: Going highbrow

Hobo Radio has often been called the Frasier of podcasts. Week after week, Joel Murphy and Lars engage in a level of intellectual discourse that makes the average NPR show sound like the ramblings of drunken frat boys. So it’s no surprise that our dynamic duo is back with another thoughtful, intelligent show …

No, we’re just kidding. This week, Joel and Lars ponder John Malkovich’s love life, Jesse James’ choice in women and the inner workings of a porn shoot. They also examine the top 10 names on the 2010 Performer Q study, which rates celebrities on their name recognition and likability.

Who are the most liked celebrities in America? What decision could threaten the future of 3D films? Why are Joel and Lars so juvenile? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 123 Spotlight: Lars’ mom has got it going on

We’ve all wondered why Lars has a drinking problem and severe emotional issues. This week, Lars finally opens up. It turns out that many of his issues can be traced back to his mother, who traumatized him by lusting after any ruggedly handsome man with a sweet mustache or a tight behind.

In addition to Lars’ emotional problems, our dynamic duo also discuss stereotypes, the appeal of Tatum Channing and the drawbacks of face tattoos. They also present new evidence that Superman is, in fact, a dick.

What was Jesse James really apologizing for? Is the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie being produced by perverts? Why didn’t Chris Kirkman write this week’s Lost recap? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 122 Spotlight: Keep your hookers fresher longer

If you love hookers and blow as much as Joel Murphy and Lars, this week’s podcast is one you must listen to. Our dynamic duo offers up helpful tips to get the most out of your hookers and to keep them from going bad for as long as possible.

They also find the time to discuss Dane Cook’s laughable movie career, the latest tragic celebrity death and the train wreck that is that “milkaholic” Lindsay Lohan. All of these topics and more can be yours for the low, low price of $100 million dollars. But only if you act now.

How can you get the most out of your hookers? Will Robin ruin the next Batman video game? Is there any role Bruce Willis or Morgan Freeman can’t play? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 121 Spotlight: Expert Academy Award analysis

With the 82nd Annual Academy Awards only days away, movie nerds Joel Murphy and Lars share their thoughts on the major categories and attempt to predict the winners. They have no idea what they are talking about, of course, but their incoherent babbling is at least entertaining. For maximum entertainment value, you can listen to this podcast a second time on Monday and hear just how wrong they were.

In addition to the Oscars, our dynamic duo also discuss the latest in Baltimore incompetence, Batman movies and cutting edge time travel technology.

Who will walk home with the statues? How does Lars feel about Mo’Nique? Why is Joel a sell out? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 120 Spotlight: Arriba! Arriba! Andale! Andale!

Hollywood is no stranger to bad ideas. But sometimes, the powers that be in the movie business come up with an idea so bad, you can’t help but wonder what they’re thinking. This week, Hollywood raises the bar for stupid ideas with the announcement that George Lopez will star in a Speedy Gonzalez movie.

As you would imagine, Joel Murphy and Lars have quite a lot to say about this new film. They also share their thoughts on Tony Kornheiser’s suspension by ESPN, the profiling of skinny white guys and the hiring of David Goyer to write the script for Warner Bros. Superman reboot.

Is there a way to make a George Lopez Speedy Gonzales movie entertaining? How does Chris Kirkman feel about Hurley? What is Joel’s big surprise announcement? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 118 Spotlight: Monkey furniture

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Joel Murphy and Lars are once again playing the game that swept the nation – “Guess the Sexual Acronym.” Lars is still terrible at guessing these Escort Service shorthand terms, but he does manage to inadvertently invent a new euphemism – monkey furniture.

Then the boys break down the latest Christopher Nolan news (including his role in the Superman reboot), the appeal of Tracy Morgan and the evilness of Ticketmaster. They also find the time to discuss the massive snowstorm that hit the East Coast and The Who’s painful halftime show.

What actors have a Teflon quality? How did a Simpsons rerun make Joel feel old? What, exactly, is monkey furniture? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 117 Spotlight: Southern accents and butt jokes

Last week, the brilliant Chris Kirkman was on the show sharing his theories on the new season of Lost (and bossing our dynamic duo around). This week, Joel Murphy and Lars are sans Kirkman, so they are back to their old shenanigans, which include funny accents and “blue” humor.

They are also back to doing what they do best – arguing about movies. They have two movie lists to break down – Moviefone’s top 25 action films and Empire Online’s list of the 50 worst films of all time. It should come as no surprise that they completely disagree with the rankings in both lists and aren’t shy about sharing their opinions.

Will they ever stop talking about how great Die Hard is? What is Lars’ new hilarious impression? Is Vivid really making a Batman porn? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 116 Spotlight: Going Ben Linus on your hatch

This week, we are shaking things up a bit. In honor of Lost’s impending final season, Joel Murphy and Lars have invited Chris Kirkman, HoboTrashcan’s resident Lost expert, on to discuss the show. Ben Linus himself, Michael Emerson, described Kirkman’s recaps as “one of the smartest articles I’ve ever read about what goes on on our show,” so needless to say, the guy knows what he’s talking about.

Joel and Lars, of course, do not. But much like Hurley on the show, they are here this week to represent the common man and to interject with their amusing comments. And to get plastered.

You see, like he does every week in his recaps, Kirkman is providing us all with a show-inspired drink recipe:

So pour a nice tall one and enjoy the show.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 115 Spotlight: George Lucas is impotent

As Avatar continues to break box office records, it encourages other films to incorporate 3D visual effects in order to capitalize on this latest trend. And since George Lucas never met a dollar he didn’t like, he is already on record saying that James Cameron’s revolutionary film is “a new impetus” to rerelease his original Star Wars films in 3D.

Since Joel Murphy and Lars hate 3D effects and are tired of Lucas’ greed, you can imagine how nonplussed they are about Hollywood’s obsession with the third-dimension. They also aren’t too pleased with Noodles and Company and criminals posing as Batman.

What would Joel and Lars do with a million dollars? Is Noodles and Company a fast food establishment or a restaurant? Why does Hayden Christensen sound like James Earl Jones when inside the Darth Vader suit? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 114 Spotlight: A darker shade of blue

With the incompetence of NBC and the evilness of Jay Leno once again dominating entertainment headlines, Joel Murphy and Lars cheer themselves up by focusing their attention on creating a high class Avatar porn.

It’s the type of sophisticated and intellectual conversation you’ve come to expect from our dynamic duo. They break down the script, the costumes and even offer a spot in the film to you lucky listeners. Somehow, they also find the time to discuss the latest in the Jay Leno/Conan O’Brien debacle and the future of the Spider-man movie franchise.

Why do Joel and Lars need vans and mustaches? Do blue cat people order pizzas? What color are Smurfs’ nipples? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

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Week 113 Spotlight: With a side of mayo

It’s a proven fact that Jay Leno ruins everything. After tainting the once great Tonight Show with stale, predictable jokes, Leno went on to host his own 10 p.m. talk show, sabotaging Conan O’Brien’s chances for success in the process. Leno in primetime proved to be ratings poison, but NBC has continued to stand by their man.

Now, TMZ is reporting that Leno will get his old 11:30 time slot back and Conan, who has been screwed over at every turn, will be kicked to the curb. Needless to say, Joel Murphy and Lars are not pleased with this news and they aren’t shy about sharing their feelings on this latest development.

Why can’t Conan O’Brien catch a break? Will Avatar break all of The Dark Knight’s box office records? What exactly is a BBBJTCNQNS? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 112 Spotlight: The Year of Shits Money

We can all agree that 2009 was an awful year. Countless beloved celebrities died, the economy continued to struggle and once scandal-free celebrities like David Letterman and Tiger Woods were revealed to be horny sleazebags. What was dubbed “The Year of Lars Periwinkle” by Joel Murphy and Lars back in January turned out to be a year we would all soon like to forget.

Luckily, we are just a few hours away from a brand new year. A clean slate. A fresh start filled with hope and optimism. In short, we are headed into The Year of Shits Money.

Who is Shits Money? Did Lars follow through on last year’s New Year’s Resolution? Would Al Pacino make a good Wonder Woman? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 111 Spotlight: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

This week, on their very special Christmas episode, Joel Murphy and Lars celebrate the season the only way they know how – by talking about sex and death … and Batman.

In their twisted minds “the most wonderful time of the year” is the perfect time to talk about celebrities they wish were dead and to share obscure acronyms from an escort service’s website. It’s also the perfect time to mock the Baldwin brothers and to wish great suffering upon Martin Short. It may not be family friendly, but it’s exactly the kind of Christmas show you would expect from the dynamic duo.

Why are they wishing death upon celebrities? What does DATY stand for? What exactly is a skullet? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 110 Spotlight: Who could forget Joyeux Noel?

As December 25 approaches, most of us turn to the holiday classics to help summon up our Christmas spirit. Films like Miracle on 34th Street, It’s a Wonderful Life and Die Hard help us to remember the true spirit of the season.

In honor of these classic films, Moviefone has assembled their list of the top 25 Christmas movies of all time. This week, Joel Murphy and Lars take a look at Moviefone’s list and share their own thoughts on the best films of the season. They also find the time to discuss space elevators, their tombstones and, of course, Batman.

What Christmas classics got the shaft from Moviefone? What film would our dynamic duo put at number one? What woman in her 70s would Joel and Lars still hook up with? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 109 Spotlight: Fulfilling our pop culture obligation

By now, you’ve heard every other website, blog and podcast weigh in on the Tiger Woods scandal. However, since Hobo Radio is primarily a pop culture podcast, Joel Murphy and Lars are actually required by law to share their own two cents on the subject.

But fear not, it’s not all Tiger Woods this week. Our dynamic duo also finds the time to talk about late night talk show hosts, high school theatre and, of course, Batman. They also announce the details of a new contest that gives you, the listener, a chance to be a part of the show each and every week.

What is this exciting contest? What advice do Joel and Lars have for famous married guys? What horrible comment does Joel make to ruin Christmas this year? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 108 Spotlight: The holiday hangover

By now, chances are the Thanksgiving feast has already been consumed, the football games have all been watched and the copious amounts of alcohol you need to get through this holiday have been slipped into your beverage. And now, you are online looking for a way to drown out the snoring of your Uncle Jimmy, who fell asleep on the couch, or the incessantly needling of your mother, who wants to know when you are going to finally meet someone nice and settle down.

Luckily, Joel Murphy and Lars have you covered with a special Thanksgiving Day podcast. This week, they talk about a wide range of topics, including Oprah’s retirement, confused Mark Brunetz fans and life at The New Yorker.

Why does Joel know so much about Oprah? Why should Lars wear a pyramid hat? Why are they both so obsessed with Tang? Grab that last slice of pumpkin pie and tune in to this week’s show to find out.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

In a world of superheroes, it's tough to be an average citizen stuck at home caring for your superbaby, especially when your mind reading husband is still harboring resentment over the fact that you slept with his partner. All that aside, Janice Parkman does her best to keep her chin up and roll with the punches.

Playing Mrs. Parkman on the hit show Heroes is Lisa Lackey, an Australian actor who has been trying to balance her profession with raising a family of her own. Back in August, we talked to Lackey about working on Heroes, accidentally serenading David Lynch and how being Australian is nothing like what you've seen on TV. This week we bring you audio highlights; you can find the full interview here: http://www.hobotrashcan.com/2009/08/21/one-on-one-with-lisa-lackey/

Week 106 Spotlight: The Martin Short of his generation

Martin Short, considered by some to be a comedic icon, has managed to have a long career in comedy without actually being funny.

But it’s not just Martin Short. Many well-known comedians haven’t let a lack of talent slow them down. Carlos Mencia and George Lopez both have lucrative careers because they appeal to the ever-growing Latino population. Dane Cook has had a great career stealing jokes from Louis CK and spastically telling them to frat boys. Chris Kattan parlayed an unfunny run on Saturday Night Live into several unfunny films.

But which comedian is the Martin Short of Joel and Lars’ generation? Why can’t Lars keep track of the days of the week? Where does Joel head when he wants to go where everybody knows his name (and he’s always glad he came)? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 105 Spotlight: A tale of two Stings

There are some things in life you will never confuse with one another. Sting the musician and Sting the wrestler. Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny. Jim Carrey’s A Christmas Carol and Bill Murray’s Scrooged.

All of these polar opposites end up factoring in to this week’s show. Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle discuss the two Stings, Mickey Mouse’s attempt at a makeover and Jim Carrey’s attempt at a horrible Christmas movie. They also find the time to accuse Community of stealing their material.

Why does Joel feel the NBC show ripped him off? What can Mickey Mouse do to be edgier? Why does Hollywood insist of remaking A Christmas Carol? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 104 Spotlight: YEEAAAAH!

David Caruso has battled a lot of bad guys on CSI: Miami, but none of them are as evil as Jay Leno. Luckily, Caruso and Leno have been battling it out on Monday nights in the 10 p.m. time slot and Caruso has continually been the victor. However, CSI: Miami showed a rerun this week while Leno had original programming, giving the chin a chance to reign supreme.

This week Joel and Lars reveal who won that fight. They also find the time to talk about Halloween, Baltimore’s effort to be a real city and a new leather Batman outfit that will make the other members of your biker gang jealous.

Were Caruso’s corny one-liners enough to defeat Leno’s stale jokes? What does Baltimore have against fun? What part did Willem Dafoe almost play in Tim Burton’s Batman? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 103 Spotlight: What are we trying to say?

Only Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle could have a talk about the evening news somehow devolve into a discussion of fake scientists, overpriced shooters and pepper spray.

Somehow, they also find the time to discuss two great evils this week – Jay Leno and George Lucas. Leno is continuing to run NBC into the ground with poor ratings in the 10 p.m. timeslot and an unconfirmed report claims that Lucas is considering going forward with three more Star Wars films. Neither story makes our co-hosts very happy.

How would Joel deal with NBC’s Jay Leno problem? What is the qualification to become a “scientist”? What does George Lucas have in common with Hitler? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 102 Spotlight: Pulling back the curtain

If you ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at how a professional podcast is recorded … well, clearly you are listening to the wrong show. But, if you ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at Hobo Radio, you are in luck.

Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle have decided to pull back the curtain and discuss a few things they would normally only talk about off the air. A grammatical mistake from two weeks ago, a secret lost podcast and Lars’ current living situation are all revealed this week. And somehow, the dynamic duo still find the time to discuss Captain Lou Albano, the Large Hadron Collider and Neal Patrick Harris.

Where is Lars living these days? What happened to the original Hobo Radio 100? What are the odds Lars called Joel 20 minutes after they finished this week’s show? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Most kids secretly dream of being Batman, so its ironic that the man who played the Dark Knight for the past 18 years grew up having no clue who Batman was.

Still, it seems like a role Kevin Conroy was destined to play. Like Bruce Wayne, Conroy's unique childhood left him feeling isolated from his peers until he found his true calling and got his life back on track.

For Conroy, that calling was acting. He graduated from Juilliard and pursued a career in theatre and television before landing the role of Batman on Batman: The Animated Series. Since then, he has played the character in a variety of television shows, video games and movies, including the recently released Batman: Arkham Asylum and Superman/Batman: Public Enemies.

We recently talked to Conroy about the Caped Crusader, Mark Hamill and Christian Bale's ill-advised Batman voice. This week, we bring you audio highlights from that interview. You can find the full interview here: http://www.hobotrashcan.com/2009/10/01/one-on-one-with-kevin-conroy/

Week 100 Spotlight: That’s right, Hobo Radio 100 …

On June 6, 2006, Hobo Radio was born. Now, just three short years later, the official podcast of HoboTrashcan has reached a milestone – its 100th show.

The boys have a few surprises in store for this landmark occasion, including one that fans who have been with the show since episode one will truly enjoy. Joel also has a shocking announcement, one that will change the show forever. Even with all of that, Joel and Lars still find time to discuss David Letterman, kids today and, of course, Batman.

What surprises do they have in store? Why did Lars say “antithesis” when he clearly meant “epitome”? Why didn’t Joel point out this mistake during the show? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

• Introduction
• Cap’n Slappy
• Contractually obligated Batman discussion
• Eat Like a Hobo Day

Week 99 Spotlight: Talk Like a Pirate Day 2009

Joel and Lars don’t have much to look forward to in their lives, but the one day every year that is marked on their calenders with smiley faces is September 19 – International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Not only is it a day that they get to call up their friends and shout “Arrrrrrrrrrrrr!” but it is also an excuse for them to call the world’s most lovable pirate, Cap’n Slappy.

Cap’n Slappy, along with his friend Ol’ Chumbucket, created International Talk Like a Pirate Day. So this week, the boys bring Slappy on the show to find out how he will be celebrating this year. They also get his take on vampires and Batman and they even run their new holiday by him – September 20, Eat Like a Hobo Day. Cap’n Slappy is always entertaining, so if you are a fan of fun, you’ll definitely want to check out this show.

Where will the Captain be for International Talk Like A Pirate Day this year? How shamelessly will Joel shill Slappy’s pirate merchandise? Will Eat Like a Hobo Day sweep the nation? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s show.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 98 Spotlight: In which we openly wonder if anyone is listening …

Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle have certainly said some objectionable things on previous podcasts, but this week they seem to be openly antagonizing their listeners.

The dynamic duo lash out at a wide range of targets, including the senator who shouted at Obama, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Nebraska, bread bowl pasta and Subway’s toasted subs. By the end of the show, they actually begin hoping that they will say something so offensive that they will be forced into giving a public apology.

Why are they being so antagonistic? What is the Double Down and why is Joel so excited about it? How did Eidos stick it to video game pirates? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 97 Spotlight: All Saints Day

In 1999, a little film by Troy Duffy entitled The Boondock Saints was released in theaters with little fanfare. The movie tanked at the box office, but over time it became a huge cult film.

Ten years later, Duffy has finally completed Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day, which will be released on October 30. The trailer for the sequel recently hit the Internet, so this week Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle (both fans of the original film) discuss the trailer and share their thoughts on the sequel.

Are they excited about the Boondock Saints follow up? Who is the greatest Batman ever? What is the difference between Christian Bale and all of the guys pretending to be Batman in The Dark Knight? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 96 Spotlight: Ecstasy-induced, hungry, aggressive, angry sex

For two weeks, Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle have been M.I.A. from their weekly Hobo Radio podcasts. Their dozens of loyal listeners have been concerned, wondering what happened to their favorite podcasting duo.

This week, they return with answers. Joel is too distraught to recount the details of their time away from the show, so it is up to Lars to fill you all in on the specifics of their harrowing story. It’s an amazing tale, one filled with heartache, pain, self-discovery and ultimately redemption. We promise you won’t want to miss it.

What is this amazing story? How will Darren Aranofsky make one of our adolescent fantasies come true? Is Batman: Arkham Asylum the greatest video game ever made? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

You know you’re a smooth operator when you serenade a cop with a song calling her a "white skinny bitch" and instead of roughing you up and hauling you off to jail, she actually falls in love with you. But that's just how Anton Briggs, the guitar-playing, drug dealing confidential informant on Dexter, rolls.

Playing Briggs on the hit show is David Ramsey, a man so cool that he openly admits to owning a moped, which he used to drive around the streets of LA. Ramsey recently talked to HoboTrashcan about the new season of Dexter, his affinity for "charactery" roles and the love scene with Kerry Washington he can't show his wife.

This week, as a special bonus podcast, we bring you audio highlights from that interview …

You can read the entire interview here:
http://www.hobotrashcan.com/2009/07/29/one-on-one-with-david-ramsey/

And make sure to check out this week’s regularly-scheduled podcast:
http://hoboradio.thepodcastnetwork.com/2009/07/31/hobo-radio-94-crack-open-a-cold-one/

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 94 Spotlight: Crack open a cold one

Whether trying to smooth over race relations in America or trying to make it through a whole day without Megan Fox, it’s best to handle difficult situations with an ice cold beer. However, you have to make sure to choose your beer wisely.

President Barack Obama had a meeting yesterday with Harvard Prof. Henry Louis Gates Jr. and the Boston police officer who arrested him. Instead of focusing on the actual meeting, Joel Murphy and Lars discuss the three men’s beer choices (and are saddened to learn that Obama is a Bud Light man).

What type of beer would they have brought to the meeting? Why are Internet sites boycotting Megan Fox for a day? How can Tim Burton freshen up his career? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 93 Spotlight: Talking about the weather

It has finally come to this. International superstars Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle are out of exciting podcast topics and are forced to discuss the weather.

However, it’s not as awful as it might sound. Even though chatting about the weather is a staple of all boring smalltalk, this week it is actually worth discussing. It seems computer mogul Bill Gates is working on a device that can control the weather, which may or may not be part of a master plan to force America to surrender to him while Superman looks on helplessly.

How is Bill Gates going to control the weather? How are Joel and Lars giving back to society? Why would anyone ever taunt Jack Nicholson? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 92 Spotlight: A case of the Eddie Murphys

Not only is the U.S. government commissioning an army of gunship-building robots who can feed off of dead humans for energy, but as of today, the Mike O’Meara Show is officially no more.

However, neither one of these sad stories is as upsetting as Joel Murphy’s diagnosis of Christian Bale. Our Hobo Radio co-hosts are both huge fans of Bale, but after seeing his performances in The Dark Knight, Terminator Salvation and Public Enemies, Joel can’t help but wonder if Bale has developed a case of the Eddie Murphys.

What exactly are the Eddie Murphys? Why are parents forcing their children to play in a public fountain? And why is the government hellbent on killing us all? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 91 Spotlight: On Cloud Nine

Joel Murphy typically spends his days hiding in his house, yelling at the neighborhood children to get off his lawn, but last week he actually ventured out to head to a friend’s wedding. Unfortunately, that wedding was in Baltimore, which is where Lars lives … and Joel’s Hobo Radio co-host can’t help but feel snubbed that Joel didn’t tell him he was in town.

However, our dynamic duo is able to get past this petty argument so that they can share their thoughts on weddings, Batmobiles and foreign accents. Things go so well that by the end of the show, they are both on Cloud Nine.

What did Lars do at a wedding that his family will never let him live down? Why is Joel pretending to be Canadian? What does one do with a Bat-cycle? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

• Introduction
• Ed McMahon
• Farrah Fawcett
• Michael Jackson
• Contractually-obligated Batman discussion

Week 90 Spotlight: We’re all Bootsy

To say that it’s been a tragic week in Hollywood would be an understatement. First, Ed McMahon passed away. Then, Farrah Fawcett lost her battle with cancer. And the biggest shock of all came hours after Fawcett’s death when the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, died after an apparent overdose on painkillers.

On this week’s show, Joel Murphy and Lars take time out to honor all three celebrities. They talk about how McMahon showed the world how to be a true sidekick, how Fawcett made quite a few boys into men and how Jackson revolutionized the music scene.

Can the show still manage to be funny in spite of all of the sadness this week? Why do our cohosts know such much about old Simpsons episodes? Is it time to bring back Bruce Wayne? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 89 Spotlight: Meet me at The Hut

Some people know how to be cool. Other are simply clueless.

Apple has made a career out of marketing itself as the cool computer company. Their iPods and Macs are desired by hipsters everywhere and today they just released a new iPhone, which isn’t much different from their iPhone, but people flocked to buy it nonetheless.

Pizza Hut, on the other hand, has never been cool. They sell greasy food to lonely people who aren’t worried about their health. However, this week they tried to market themselves as a hip company by rebranding themselves “The Hut.”

What do Joel Murphy and Lars think of Pizza Huts name change? Are they impressed by the new iPhone? What do they really think of Dan Aykroyd? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 89 Spotlight: Meet me at The Hut

Some people know how to be cool. Other are simply clueless.

Apple has made a career out of marketing itself as the cool computer company. Their iPods and Macs are desired by hipsters everywhere and today they just released a new iPhone, which isn’t much different from their iPhone, but people flocked to buy it nonetheless.

Pizza Hut, on the other hand, has never been cool. They sell greasy food to lonely people who aren’t worried about their health. However, this week they tried to market themselves as a hip company by rebranding themselves “The Hut.”

What do Joel Murphy and Lars think of Pizza Huts name change? Are they impressed by the new iPhone? What do they really think of Dan Aykroyd? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 88 Spotlight: It is what it is

Part of being a supportive friend is finding words of comfort when someone you care about is dealing with problems in their life. We’ve all been there - someone we love pours their heart out to us, sharing a conflict in their life and suddenly we must try to make it all better.

These days, it seems like most Americans turn to the phrase: “It is what it is.” It’s a phrase that has been sweeping the nation; one that has become an instant cliche. It sounds deep and meaningful, but really is just a silly, meaningless phrase and Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle are tired of it. This week, they plead with you fine listeners to stop saying it.

What do they think you should say instead? Why do they have so much man-love for Bruce Willis? What causes them both to giggle like schoolchildren at the end of the show? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 87 Spotlight: Never trust a man named McG

This week, Terminator Salvation was released and Joel Murphy is incredibly excited to see it. The only problem is, he can’t really figure out why.

Terminator Salvation is just another pointless sequel to a once-great franchise and it’s directed by McG, a man with a douchey nickname who is best known for directing Charlie’s Angels. And so far the most interesting thing to come out about the film is Christian Bale’s now infamous tirade on a crew member who walked through his shot.

So why does Joel still want to see it? Is this the week that Lars finally runs over a pedestrian? And what did our co-hosts think of that crazy incident that occurred earlier this morning? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 86 Spotlight: Life without TV

This is the time of year when all good TV comes to an end. Some shows give great cliffhanger finales that set you up for next season. Some wrap things up nicely in satisfying and exciting final episodes. Other shows go away quietly, knowing they will most likely be canceled and never heard from again.

With a severe lack of quality programming, people now have limited entertainment options. As the weather gets nicer, some people will head outside into nature. Others will go check out the summer blockbusters. Hating nature and not overly impressed with this summer’s film lineup, Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle are left trying to figure out what to do without TV.

What will they do with their free time? Why does Joel have ridiculous facial hair? And how does Sam Worthington think he would do filling in for Christian Bale as Batman? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 85 Spotlight: Starring Clint Howard

We all know that Clint Howard is a master thespian, but this week he is also a muse to Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle. Our dynamic duo began discussing Howard and suddenly they came up with an idea for an Academy Award-winning film starring him, which they pitched on the show.

In addition to their amazing Clint Howard pitch, the two also found the time to discuss Washington Capitals hockey, Keifer Sutherland and a disturbing comment left by one of their fans. And, of course, they also had another contractually-obligated Batman discussion.

Why was their idea for a Clint Howard picture? Can the kid from 3rd Rock From the Sun replace Heath Ledger as The Joker? Why is Keifer Sutherland so awesome? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 84 Spotlight: An important announcement …

As you have no doubt already figured out, there is a formula to these Hobo Radio podcasts. Every week, John Cleese plugs The Podcast Network. Then we play a funny soundbite. After that, our funky music starts up. Then Brian Murphy introduces Joel Murphy, there is a round of applause and Joel says, “Thank you, thank you, I am Joel Murphy …” and proceeds to introduce Lars and the show. After that, hilarity ensues.

However, this week Joel skips his formal introduction. He upsets the delicate balance of the show, thumbing his nose at tradition in order to bring you all a very important announcement - an announcement that could forever change the way you see the world.

What is Joel’s big announcement? Will he and Lars suck up to the listeners after last week’s tirade? Is there anything more lame than playing Trivial Pursuit on an Xbox? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 83 Spotlight: It was bound to happen

Things started off so well this week. Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle started this week’s show with a lighthearted discussion about wacky morning DJs, then shared their thoughts on NPR, Smart Cars and local sports. However, as the dynamic duo began discussing car thieves, the conversation took a turn and Joel began to get angry.

Normally, the weekly contractually-obligated Batman discussion would have been enough to lift Joel’s spirits, but the news that gamers could only play as The Joker in the Playstation 3 version of Batman: Arkham Asylum put him further over the edge. A few moments later, Murphy snapped and began berating you, the listener, in a lengthy tirade.

Why did Joel snap? Could Lars calm him back down? And why are morning DJs so darn wacky? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 82 Spotlight: This just in: We are whores

For the first time in history, the Los Angeles Times ran a front-page ad that was made to look like a legitimate news story, a move which upset readers and journalists alike. The ad in question was for the NBC show Southland and it was laid out to look like a news article written by a reporter who completed a ride-along with one of the show’s main characters.

This week, Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle take a look at this controversial decision and what it might mean for the future of print journalism. They also talk about advertising on DVDs, which is getting out of control. Somehow, they also find the time to discuss The Office and the new Batman video game, Arkham Asylum.

What does the dynamic duo think of the Times selling out to NBC? Where does Michael Scott get his paper from? How can you get your hands on a batarang? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 81 Spotlight: Radio killed the radio star

Driving from Boston to Virginia, Joel Murphy had a chance to sample the radio stations in several states and unfortunately he discovered that they all play the same exact music. From Jason Mraz to Lynyrd Skynyrd to George Michael, the same exact songs by the same artists kept cropping up over and over again in every state. Murphy believes that market research and a lack of creativity have ruined radio.

Meanwhile, Lars Periwinkle is dealing with his own problems - namely, the DMV. Periwinkle went into the DMW to fix what should have been an easy problem and left there five hours later with nothing resolved.

What happened to Periwinkle at the DMV? Will Nicholas Cage be in the next Batman movie? Why are our two co-host planning a trip together to Iowa? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 80 Spotlight: And now, a word from the President …

Last night, Barack Obama was the first President to go on The Tonight Show while still in office. While it was sold as a historic moment, Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle are having trouble understanding why it happened.

Between his Tonight Show appearance and the countless press conferences and prime-time preemptions, President Obama has been all over television lately. Joel and Lars can’t help at times but feel like the President is acting more like a celebrity on a press tour than the most powerful man in the entire world. This week, they try to figure out why Obama has been on TV talking about his bowling score and his NCAA picks instead of fixing the country.

Can they discuss the President’s actions without getting overly political? How does South Park tie in to this week’s Batman discussion? What happened to the song of the week? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 79 Spotlight: You can’t do that on television

In this post-Janet Jackson “Nipplegate” world, there are joyless organizations like the Parents Television Council that watch hours and hours of television, seeking out shows that offend them. Then, these organizations write letters to the FCC, complaining about the content of the shows that they only watched in the first place because they were hoping to find offensive content.

The latest show to find itself in PTC’s crosshairs is Family Guy. According to the organization, this past Sunday’s episode of the Fox cartoon “treated viewers to everything from an ’eleven-way’ gay orgy to baby Stewie eating a bowl of cereal with horse sperm instead of milk ... if that isn’t enough, the show’s leading character is also shown fanaticizing about his wife and moaning while a horse licks his bare behind. Clearly, the explicit content was not isolated to one instance in one segment of the show; it permeated the entire program.” Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle discuss Family Guy and the PTC’s complaints in this week’s show.

How does the dynamic duo feel about the PTC? Where do they line up on the age old Family Guy, South Park, Simpsons debate? Who is Officer Batman? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 78 Spotlight: Why aren’t we watching the Watchmen?

Today, Watchmen hits theaters and surprisingly, Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle aren’t camped out in front of a multiplex. It seems that our nerdy co-hosts are excited about Watchmen, but they just can’t muster the energy to go out and actually see the film this weekend.

To make matters worse, Joel has never even read Watchmen, so he turns to Lars this week to find out what all the hype is about. The two also find the time to discuss Buffalo Bill from from Silence of the Lambs and a woman named Caitlin Batman Shaw.

Why is Watchmen so great? What exactly are Christmas Beer Pancakes? Why does it no longer sound like Joel is at the bottom of a well? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 77 Spotlight: Why so serious?

This week, Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle attempt to do something unprecedented - they attempt to have a serious discussion about a sensitive topic.

After seeing a preview for the new Robert Downey Jr./Jamie Foxx movie The Soloist, a film about a white journalist who befriends a homeless African American musician, Lars Periwinkle felt the film appears to be another example of what is often referred to as the “magical negro” phenomenon in movies. A “magical negro” is an African American character who mysteriously appears in a film with the sole purpose of aiding a white character along in his journey. This week, Lars and Joel examine this trend and attempt to figure out why it is so prevalent in movies.

Can the dynamic duo handle having an actual serious and thoughtful discussion? How did they spend Valentine’s Day? And what ever happened to the sushi-eating Batman who was arrested in Florida? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

From the moment he first arrived on screen claiming to be an innocent balloonist marooned on the island, Benjamin Linus has been an unstoppable force on Lost. While normally depicted as a cold and calculating villain, it now seems that Linus is the only character who can bring the Oceanic Six back to the island, saving humanity in the process.

Playing this complex and captivating character is Michael Emerson, a stage actor who made a name for himself on television by playing serial killer William Hinks on The Practice. HoboTrashcan.com recently caught up with Emerson to talk about the complexities of Lost, the lighter side of Benjamin Linus and having microwavable food thrown at your head.

This week, Hobo Radio brings you audio highlights from that interview:

You can read the entire interview here: http://www.hobotrashcan.com/2009/02/11/one-on-one-with-michael-emerson/

And for more Lost goodness, make sure to check out Chris Kirkman’s in-depth Lost: Down the Hatch recaps and this week’s Murphy’s Law column - Lost action figures I’d like to see.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 75 Spotlight: That’s f’ing distracting!

In the last seven days, many things have changed. Christian Bale had a public meltdown on the set of the new Terminator movie, Michael Phelps got caught smoking a bong and the Pittsburgh Steelers were once again crowned Super Bowl champs.

But one thing hasn’t changed this week and that’s the average American’s desire to see celebrities humble themselves by offering disingenuous public apologies when they make mistakes. Just once, our podcast co-hosts Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle would love to see a celebrity refuse to apologize for cursing out a crew member or smoking a bong. They would respect celebrities so much more if they didn’t pretend to be sorry (and they would respect the viewing public so much more if they would stop clamoring for these fake apologies).

What words of wisdom do Joel and Lars have for the stars of tomorrow? How do they feel after hearing Batman lose his mind? Why can’t Baltimore have even one hero? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

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. Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle break down the game and give their predictions on who will reign supreme.

After that, the dynamic duo laments the fact that they are the only two people in the country who haven’t see The Wrestler yet. Joel especially is feeling the pressure, since he is a lifelong pro wrestling fan. But he vows to rectify the situation as soon as possible. Then they wrap things up this week with a contractually obligated Batman discussion and some shameless whoring out.

Why is Joel in a better mood this week? Why did Batman get busted in Tampa while eating sushi? What would Joel and Lars do if they were rich? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

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 the 81st annual Academy Awards were released.

While all of these events are important, they all pale in comparison to another significant event that occurred this past week - the Girl Scouts announced that they will be reducing the number of cookies they put inside their boxes of Thin Mints, Do-si-dos and Tagalongs. Obviously, Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle are not happy with this unforeseen development. They give their thoughts on the Girl Scout fiasco, along with the other events mentioned above, on this week’s show.

What did they think of the premiere of Lost? Can they successfully predict this year’s Oscar winners? What is Lars Periwinkle’s middle name? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

• Introduction
• The impending inauguration
• NFL playoff picture
• An Adolf Hitler Campbell update
• The death of Batman
• Can Heath Ledger be replaced as The Joker?
• “World of Wonders” by Lea Marie

Week 72 Spotlight: Bruce Wayne, 1938 - 2009

This past Wednesday, Bruce Wayne was tragically killed by the evil god Darkseid, who used his Omega Sanction to reduce Wayne to nothing more than a charred corpse.

As you can imagine, this news has hit Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle rather hard. The dynamic duo can’t quite comprehend why the evil writer Grant Morrison would choose to kill off their beloved hero. This week, they explain why this latest publicity stunt by D.C. Comics is destined to fail and they try to convince the powers that be to bring back Bruce Wayne before they do something that they will truly regret (like handing over the Batman mantle to Robin).

Why would D.C. Comics choose to kill off Bruce Wayne? What would Lars do to Grant Morrison if he got his hands on him? In spite of their grief, can our podcasting team actually manage to talk about the NFL playoffs, Obama’s inauguration and young Adolf Hitler Campbell? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 71 Spotlight: The Year of Lars Periwinkle

According to Chinese calenders, 2009 is the Year of the Ox. But here at HoboTrashcan, 2009 is the Year of Lars Periwinkle.

You see, our beloved Hobo Radio co-host has big plans for 2009. After checking off everything else on his “bucket list,” Periwinkle is ready to hang himself and end it all. Luckily, Joel Murphy is here to … well, not talk him out of it - instead, Murphy has a few pointers for Periwinkle on the best way to end it all.

What does Murphy suggest? Like Patton Oswalt, are Murphy and Periwinkle really “Gay-tham for Statham”? Where does the late Eartha Kitt rank among her fellow Catwomen? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 70 Spotlight: We wish you a Merry Christmas

Christmas may be less than a week away, but it seems like Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle are having trouble finding their Christmas spirit. Instead of talking about sugar plums and snow angels, the dynamic duo seems to be focused on suicides, Black Friday deaths and a deadly new disease.

If this were a Christmas movie, Joel and Lars would be visited by three holiday spirits who would show them the true meaning of Christmas. Unfortunately, all they have is Batman, Harry Potter and No Country For Old Men to distract them from their holiday blues.

Why is the Hobo Radio crew feeling like the Grinch this holiday season? Is Lars secretly a fan of the Harry Potter books? And does he really have a deadly disease named after him? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

He’s brought life to a beer swilling, cigar chomping robot and twice saved the world from a horde of underground locusts, but now John DiMaggio faces what is perhaps his most difficult challenge - making Aquaman cool.

DiMaggio is known for his role as Bender the robot on Futurama and Marcus Fenix in the Gears of War video game franchise, but now he can be heard as the voice of Aquaman on Batman: The Brave and The Bold. HoboTrashcan.com recently had an opportunity to talk to DiMaggio about portraying the king of Atlantis, the joys of playing a video game that you star in and the impending robot apocalypse.

This week, we bring you audio highlights from that interview. You can read the entire interview here: http://www.hobotrashcan.com/2008/12/12/one-on-one-with-john-dimaggio/

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 68 Spotlight: The triumphant return of Lars Periwinkle

Two weeks ago, Lars Periwinkle was mysteriously absent from the show. Last week, both Lars and Joel Murphy failed to show up. Many loyal fans began to wonder what had happened to the dynamic duo and this week they finally get some answers.

It seems that Periwinkle was working behind the scenes to renegotiate his contract. Luckily for Hobo Radio fans, Lars’ superstar agent was able to meet all of his clients demands, so Lars and Joel are back again this week with a brand new show. Periwinkle’s new contract couldn’t have come at a better time either, since it seems he’s hit a stretch of bad luck lately.

What happened to Lars while he was away? What does Joel have against text messaging? Is Wolverine really better than Batman and Spider-man? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 67 Spotlight: The Old Man and the Socialist

In past years, those looking to be scared on Halloween might pop in a DVD of their favorite vampire or zombie movie. This year, however, if you want to be scared, all you need to do is turn on CNN or MSNBC and watch the stories about our failing economy or the never-ending War in Iraq.

While the United States can be a very scary place these days, a change is coming. In four days, America will elect a new president - either Barack Obama or John McCain (sorry Ron Paul and Ralph Nader fans). In order to make sense of all that has happened in this year’s election, Joel Murphy is joined this week by HoboTrashcan’s senior political adviser - Bubby.

Does Barack Obama have this election wrapped up? What will happen to the Republican Party (and Sarah Palin) if McCain loses? Since Lars has the week off, will Joel actually go a whole show without mentioning Batman? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

[Editor's Note: As a special bonus, here is the video for the song we played on this week's show ...]

Week 66 Spotlight: Party poopers

While Joel Murphy and Lars are used to being the life of the party wherever they go, their refusal to wear costumes to their respective office Halloween parties has them both labeled as “party poopers.” However, the dynamic duo refuses to budge - under no circumstances are they willing to cut loose and have fun at work.

However, Lars is planning on attending a friend’s Halloween party next Friday night - one with a Quentin Tarantino theme. While this sounds like an awesome idea in theory, in reality it’s tough to come up with an option besides a black suit and a skinny tie. So this week, Joel attempts to help Lars brainstorm ideas.

What are Lars’ best options? What advice does Joel have for people who are mixing food and alcohol? Who is better - Batman or Superman? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 65 Spotlight: Ranting and raving

You have probably all realized by now that Joel Murphy is filled with a considerable amount of rage. This week, it all comes spilling out of him in an extra-long podcast covering a variety of topics.

Joel and Lars give their thoughts on Joe the Plumber and the rumor that Tea Leoni is leaving David Duchovny for Billy Bob Thornton. Then Joel pulls back the curtain and shares a little known fact about himself. The dynamic duo wraps things up with a chat about Hobo Stu and a contractually obligated Batman discussion.

Why does Billy Bob Thornton continue to hook up with attractive Hollywood stars? Why have John McCain, Barack Obama and the media spent the last few days talking about a plumber? What activity does Joel secretly despise? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 64 Spotlight: Chuck vs. the ratings

This week, Joel Murphy was alarmed to discover that one of his favorite shows, Chuck, is struggling to find an audience this season, so wrote a Murphy’s Law column urging people to give the show a chance.

Then, something interesting happened. People began leaving comments on the column saying that they watched the show online at Hulu.com instead of watching it on NBC. Murphy began to wonder if perhaps the show did have a large following, but one that was being overlooked by the current rating system. And if that is the case, Murphy began to wonder what that will mean for the future of television.

What will television be like in the future? What advice do Joel and Lars have for investors? Did Bill Murray really almost play Batman on film? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 63 Spotlight: Dude, where’s my car?

When Ashton Kutcher and Seann William Scott’s car went missing, it was the beginning of a wacky and unpredictable journey involving aliens and crazy cult members. When Lars “Don’t Call Me” Periwinkle’s car mysteriously disappeared one morning, it wasn’t nearly as fun.

After filing a police report, Lars was forced to adjust to a world without a car. It was so hard for him to soldier on that he contemplating ending it all and having his remains sent out to sea in a Viking funeral. Luckily, he found a reason to live - Hobo Radio’s weekly contractually obligated Batman discussion.

Did Lars get his car back? What are Joel’s last wishes once he is dead and gone? Is there any way to save the new CW pilot starring a Batman-less Robin? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 62 Spotlight: Do you believe in magic?

In his latest publicity stunt, David Blaine suspended himself upside down for 60 hours, then did a “dive of death” in front of a live crowd. Only he didn’t actually hang upside down for 60 straight hours; he took 10 minute breaks every hour. And he used a harness for his “dive of death,” which stopped him from falling well before he reached the ground. The stunt was capped off with him “flying away” while still attached to the harness.

While the stunt only earned ABC 7.7 million viewers for the night, clips from the two-hour special surfaced on the Internet and news outlets gave Blaine the publicity he was so desperately speaking. Even Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle can’t resist talking about him on this week’s show, even though they both agree that the guy needs to stop doing these ridiculous and unsatisfying stunts.

Why do they hate David Blaine so much? Is there any hope for the future of magic? Does Joel have a stroke at the end of the podcast? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

Week 61 Spotlight: International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

Most days you are trapped in your boring office job, forced to joylessly fill out TPS reports inside your tiny cubicle. But there is one day a year when you can cut loose at the office and demand that your coworkers surrender the booty. September 19; International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day was invented by two men - Cap’n Slappy and Ol’ Chumbucket. Last year, HoboTrashcan brought you an in-depth article on these two men and the origin of this unique holiday. This year, Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle check in again with Cap’n Slappy to see how The Pirate Guys plan on celebrating their big day.

What does Cap’n Slappy have planned for International Talk Like a Pirate Day 2008? How can you get into the spirit of the day? How will Murphy and Periwinkle manage to shoehorn Batman into a pirate-themed show? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s show.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 60 Spotlight: Armageddon office pool.

Earlier this week, international scientists successful launced the Large Hadron Collider, a particle-smashing machine that may unlock the mysteries of the universe. Or, it may create black holes on Earth that will kill us all instantly.

While scientists put the odds of the Large Hadron Collider killing us all at about the odds of winning the lottery, Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle are still concerned that there is even a slight chance of Armageddon. This week, they try to figure out why scientists won’t rest until they kill us all. They also place their bets on what global event is most likely to wipe out all mankind. And somehow, they still find the time to talk about Batman.

How do the guys think the world will end? What happens when you get sucked into a black hole? What did a villain call Batgirl in Frank Miller’s latest Batman comic? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s show.

Hobo Radio is the official podcast of HoboTrashcan, brought to you by The Podcast Network.

Week 59 Spotlight: In a world without Don LaFontaine.

Don LaFontaine, the King of Voiceovers and the man who coined the phrase “In a world,” which is used to introduce countless movie trailers, passed away earlier this week. His death is a huge loss to the entertainment community and it couldn’t have come at a worse time. September is the beginning of the new fall TV season, which means now, more than ever, the world needs Don LaFontaine to make their favorite TV shows sound even more awesome.

This week, Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle pay tribute to Don LaFontaine. They also preview the new fall TV lineup, revealing which shows they are most excited about. They also reminisce about Arrested Development and share their thoughts selling out.

What shows are the guys looking forward to? Why hasn’t there been a Dark Knight video game? Why must Lars always bring up the Nazis? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s show.

Week 58 Spotlight: Phelps phans.

Michael Phelps captured America’s attention with his record-setting performance at this year’s Olympics. He will soon return home to Baltimore, where parades will be held in his honor. While most Baltimore natives are proud to call him one of their own, Lars Periwinkle is getting a little tired of all of the hype.

Lars has nothing against Phelps’ accomplishments, he is simply sick of all of the hype. But, a city like Baltimore, whose only other claims to fame are a dead poet, a pessimistic show about the drug trade and a quirky director, is ready to latch onto the Phelps phenomenon and ride it into the ground.

What will Phelps do to capitalize on his current stardom? Will Cher play Catwoman in the next Batman movie? Will Joel Murphy butcher another foreign language? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s show.

Week 57 Spotlight: Sax appeal.

LeRoi Moore, the talented saxophonist for Dave Matthews Band, died this past week due to complications from an ATV accident. He was 46.

Joel Murphy and Dave Matthews Band superfan Lars pay tribute to Moore in this week’s podcast. They also wonder what the future holds for the use of saxophones in rock music, which seems to be a lost art. And somehow, their talk trails off into discussions about fake movie sax playing, the terrible music Metallica comes out with now and Denzel Washington’s career.

How many times has Lars seen Dave Matthews Band live? Why can’t actors be more convincing when fake playing the saxophone? How badly can Joel butcher the German language? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s show.

Week 56 Spotlight: More like Star Bores.

On May 19, 1999, Joel Murphy, Lars, and countless other Star Wars fans flocked to the theaters to see Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. Two hours later, they walked out of the theater feeling depressed and betrayed.

Nine years and two awful movies later, George Lucas is once again poised to crush the spirits of his few remaining fans with The Clone Wars. This week, Joel and Lars try to figure out why such a rich and successful man would continue to damage the credibility of his franchise with another terrible film.

Why does George Lucas continue to make bad Star Wars movies? Is Ziro the Hutt the most offensive character Lucas has ever created? How does Lars spend his time at work? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s show.

Week 55 Spotlight: Making the world a better place.

If nothing else, every week on the Hobo Radio podcast, Joel Murphy and Lars seek to make the world a better place. And this week is no exception.

So how are they accomplishing this goal? For starters, they are continuing their mission to abolish the word “staycation.” Then, Lars shares some driving tips to help speed up traffic during his morning commute. And Joel explains what not to do in a crowded movie theater.

What advice does our two resident humanitarians have? Did someone really bring their baby to The X-Files movie? Do Joel Murphy and Ol’ Dirty Bastard have similar sensibilities? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s show.

Week 54 Spotlight: The end of staycations.

Alexander Hamilton once said, “Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.” This week, in honor of the man on the 10 dollar bill, Joel Murphy makes a stand against a horrible injustice - the use of the word “staycation.”

“Staycation” is a new word used to describe when someone takes a vacation from work, but stays in their home instead of traveling somewhere else. But Murphy refuses to let this word sneak into our lexicon and is seeking to put an end to staycations. Let’s hope Murphy’s call to arms ends better than when Alexander Hamilton took a stand against Aaron Burr.

Why does Murphy hate the word staycation so much? Who will be the villain in the next Batman movie? Is Lars’ last name really Periwinkle? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s show.

Week 53 Spotlight: The Dork Knights.

Last Friday, on “Batman Day,” Joel and Lars got all giddy in anticipation for The Dark Knight. Well, they were so excited about the film that they just couldn’t wait until Friday to talk about it, so they decided to do a special Tuesday night podcast.

Joel and Lars breaks down the latest addition to the Batman franchise, sharing their thoughts on the film and its record-breaking success. They cover everything from Heath Ledger’s much talked about performance at The Joker to Christian Bale’s recent off-screen troubles.

What did Hobo Radio’s Dynamic Duo think of The Dark Knight? Was it the greatest Batman film of all time? And did Cookie Monster really make a cameo in the film? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s show.

Week 52 Spotlight: Batman Day.

The day has finally arrived. After months of Internet hype, the highly anticipated summer blockbuster filled with amazing action sequences and glorious explosions hits theaters today … and no, we aren’t talking about Mama Mia.

In honor of “Batman Day,” Joel Murphy and his new co-host Lars share their thoughts on the previous Batman films and talk about what they expect from The Dark Knight. So, in case you have somehow managed to miss all of the other hype surrounding this movie, this podcast is your perfect appetizer for the latest installment in the Batman franchise.

Will The Dark Knight break box office records? What will make it a truly memorable film? Can two nerdy comic book fans discuss Batman without sounding like the Comic Book Guy from The Simpsons? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s show.