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HaroldBlvd

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The most awesome show...
« on: August 20, 2008, 12:38:21 AM »
Tonight's show, The Newbridge may you be natorial debates was probably some of the most awesome radio I have heard in a long time. All those characters Wurster was switching into was just amazing.

Tom must have put alot of work into tonights show.
Great timing, great radio.

Can't wait for the podcast...

John M.

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Re: The most awesome show...
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2008, 02:14:46 AM »
I'm just listening now to the archive. There aren't words for how awesome this show is and I'm only at Zachary Brimstead. The Newbridge Anthem was a great surprise.

masterofsparks

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Re: The most awesome show...
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2008, 08:01:21 AM »
Favorite moments:

--Tom's stutter of fear when introducing Tor Halversom

--AP Mike's "Define drinking."


JW deserves some sort of virtuoso award for last night - in addition to pulling off all those different voices, I liked the little touches like Zachary Brimstead's groans of discomfort whenever Hammerhead got a pit going. Seriously terrific stuff.
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daveB from Oakland

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Re: The most awesome show...
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2008, 08:09:18 AM »

I loved Tom's earnest explanation of the dangers of "shiftage", and the importance of finding your balance buddy.
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Martin

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Re: The most awesome show...
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2008, 08:41:51 AM »
A true tour de force. Wonderful.

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Re: The most awesome show...
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2008, 10:55:23 AM »
I'm just getting into last night's show and can't get the image of BirBigs taking it strong to the hoop out of my mind.

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Bryan

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Re: The most awesome show...
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2008, 12:26:58 PM »
Really fine work. My wife and I were rapt. (My dog, too. Zachary Brimstead's "Wait, whuuuuuut?" caused her to sit straight up, and emit an outraged woof.)

Chris L

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Re: The most awesome show...
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2008, 12:42:54 PM »
Just listened again to the interaction w/ the second caller:

"I like it. This guy doesn't mince words."
"Hey, listen.  I..."
"Listen?  How dare you!  HEAVE HO!"

perry

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Re: The most awesome show...
« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2008, 12:54:42 PM »
my god, what an amazing show.  from start to finish, pure gold. 

i loved loved LOVED the use of the applause sound, whenever tom would get insulted or threatened, everyone would cheer.  so funny.

mike was waaaayyy funnier than i thought he'd be.  "define drinking"  haha.  and his new tattoo.

Wes

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Re: The most awesome show...
« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2008, 12:57:16 PM »
So much great stuff all the way through. I hope we get to hear a Newbridge Celebrity Roast in the same format some day.

Some of my favorite parts: the concerned citizen callers at the end self-identifying as Newbridge residents, the way Tom quickly abandoned the chumps following the debate on the radio for his new TV audience (my suggestion for the station's callsign was WHUT), Bob's description of his debate form as being "like a Dracula," the debut of the Newbridge Anthem and the news of the "Anthrax poisoning" issue.

While Roy had the crowd on his side, I was impressed by Marky's surprising in-depth knowledge of Newbridge and his bold plans to save the town via his amusement park and pizza vouchers. He was so well prepared, even I had to change my vote...but I didn't.
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Chris L

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Re: The most awesome show...
« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2008, 01:04:14 PM »
I hope we get to hear a Newbridge Celebrity Roast in the same format some day.

That would be awesome, especially as a premium.  I just hope they invite Ken Rogers.

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Re: The most awesome show...
« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2008, 01:33:50 PM »
When I reviewed AotS for shovel.com I mentioned that JW "doesn't have the most versatile or easily-disguised voice". This was a stupid thing to say.
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Re: The most awesome show...
« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2008, 01:46:33 PM »
I loved how Mike, who was all set to be the only sensible candidate in the race, revealed himself to be as big a dirtbag as anyone else.

I also liked Tom's "joke" at the beginning, and the crowd silence. I know it's nothing new comedically, but Tom's reaction to the silence was really well done.

AND BARRY DWORKIN! Was this his first appearance since "The Gas Station Dogs" routine?

It was awesome. Best Show topped itself.
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Re: The most awesome show...
« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2008, 01:49:47 PM »
Tom called the best best show from the start.  i knew it would be good, and he was right. 

Brilliant.  Amazing.  Everything I ever wanted, and more. 

masterofsparks

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Re: The most awesome show...
« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2008, 01:53:23 PM »
AND BARRY DWORKIN! Was this his first appearance since "The Gas Station Dogs" routine?

That's Barrance, thankyouverymuch.
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