DINGMANTICS #33: Enough (live @ DOTS)

I finally got a new episode up!  The reasons for the hiatus are, I hope, exciting: beginning next week, I’ll start featuring guest storytellers on the program, as opposed to exclusively continued dispatches RE: my own pathetic existence.  I just recorded the first episode and am very excited to get it edited and posted.

In the meantime, please enjoy this week’s story!  It’s a recording from my recent performance at the very excellent Derangement of the Senses show, and concerns the precise moment at which I knew it was time to give up on the whole taxi-driving experiment.

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EPISODE 47: Going Deep (w/ WNYC’s Brian Lehrer)

We are joined by public radio legend Brian Lehrer, who, for reasons unknown, agreed to join us for a highly ridiculous quiz in which we force him to guess the team allegiance of various callers. Prior to that, he pretty much nails in 30 seconds that which has eluded us for 47 episodes and counting, ie: The Reason Baseball Is So Alluring.

We also offer some customarily incisive thoughts on the current state of the Orioles starting pitching corps, the legacy of The Red Baron, and Matt Wieters ongoing offensive struggles.

IN SHORT: IT’S A REAL DOOZY.

I am beyond thrilled to report that Alan and I had the opportunity to talk baseball with WNYC’s Brian Lehrer on this episode of Baltimorons.  Brian’s show is one of the jewels of New York public radio, and features robust debates on everything from controversial local police ordinances to immigration reform.  Brian is a nimble, sensitive, and brilliant host, and the fact that he was willing to take a few minutes to get silly about baseball with Alan and I is a memory I’ll cherish for a long time.  

Additionally, I listened to his show religiously when I was a cab driver, and as you’ll know if you’ve listened to any of my taxi-themed Dingmantics episodes, that wasn’t exactly the best time in my life.  Brian’s voice was a daily source of comfort, and kept my eyes open to the complexities of world beyond my dashboard.  I didn’t exactly tell him this on the phone during the interview because I was busy swooning and barely being able to form words, and it’s unlikely he’ll see this post, but I wanted to get it out there anyway.  Thanks, Brian.

On a related note, Alan and I would love to know what you think of the podcast, as we’ve been working extra-hard lately to bring you great guests and more carefully-curated content.  Drop us a line at baltimoronspodcast@gmail.com with any feedback—we’d really appreciate it.  Thanks, as always, for tunin’ in! 

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ZEN MASTER GARY THORNE’S “KOAN #246”

On yesterday’s episode, we presented you with previously-unreleased audio from Gary Thorne’s little-known series of guided zen meditation recordings.  Alan walked through the exercise live on the show, but we wanted to post the raw audio here so that you can experience the power of Thornlightenment at your leisure, perhaps in the bathtub, perhaps surrounded by scented candles, perhaps augmenting the experience with a nip or two of Dr. Thorne’s favorite prescription:

Hooper’s Hooch sounds disgusting, but no manner of nasty can counteract the sweet sounds of the Gar-Bear.

DINGMANTICS #32: Unlucky Cheng’s

A story about the dangers of vodka and self-delusion.  Also: why it’s always dangerous to associate any real emotions with a lap dance, especially when you’re the one giving it.

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EPISODE 43: 2013 Oriole Nickname Audit

As has become our yearly tradition, your ‘Morons make their way through the 2013 roster and assign nicknames to each player.  As has also become customary, the suggestions made by listeners are infinitely better than our own.

Also—did you know you can find this page by navigating to baltimoronspodcast.com?  And to think—you’ve wasted so much time typing “.tumblr” these last few days!

I am quietly* proud of our successful combination of D&D, Latin American politics, Asian theater, and Christian mythology with baseball in this episode.  

*As quiet as one can claim to be when one publishes one’s pride on the Internet.

DINGMANTICS #31: Bench Mischief

In which I learn that looks can be deceiving…but usually aren’t.  This is another excerpt from a live performance of The Taxi Tapes, a collection of stories from my days as a cab driver.

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