Monthly Archives: November 2013

Hobo Radio 278 – Grandma’s poutine

When Americans think of their neighbors in the Great White North, they tend to picture Canadians as polite, poutine-eating, mild folks. However, Joel Murphy argues that Toronto mayor Rob Ford might finally change that image with his belligerent, crack smoking ways.

Murphy and his co-host Lars also discuss Patrick Stewart’s quirky sense of humor and their tendency to share “entertaining” tidbits while watching movies. Also, for some strange reason, Lars tries to defend people who enjoyed X-men: The Last Stand.

Does Benedict Cumberbatch sound like Jabba the Hut? Is P Stew the best looking bald man in Hollywood? Have you tried grandma’s poutine? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

This week’s music:

  • Intro – “Giddy Up” by Tahuna Breaks
  • End – “Tryin’ to wrap my head around you” by Mr. & Mrs. Smith

018-Noteworthy Animals?


People name their horses, dogs, cats and cows. But a few animals have caught the attention of the public and have become famous. A few others have become infamous.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Jumbo's Story P.T. Barnum museum site on Jumbo Tufts' University on Jumbo Wojtek The Solder Bear The Nazis' Furriest Enemy The Bear That Went To War Movie The Tsavo Man-Eating Lions They are perhaps the world’s most notorious wild lions Lions Without Manes? rogue shark Is the Jersey Shore safe? Killer on the Loose Have you seen this killer? Animal Serial Killers Gustave's home turf

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018-Noteworthy Animals?


People name their horses, dogs, cats and cows. But a few animals have caught the attention of the public and have become famous. A few others have become infamous.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Related Products:

Hobo Radio 277 – NARM!

There are certain television moments that make an indelible impression. But not all of them make it for the right reasons. Sometimes you remember something because it was supposed to be poignant, but ends up being unintentionally hilarious. Like the infamous “NARM” scene in Six Feet Under, which Joel Murphy and Lars discuss at length in this week’s podcast.

The duo all discuss the problem with comic book movies these days, the train wreck that is NBC these days and the signs that you are having a stroke.

Is NBC purposely trying to tank their network? NARM? Ba fi flu? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

This week’s music:

  • Intro – “Giddy Up” by Tahuna Breaks
  • End – “Iowa Gurl Rock” by Toussaint Morrison