Monthly Archives: February 2015

052-Robert Ripley?

Cryptozoology, Holiday, Medical, movies, Mysteries, Record Holders, Show notes, Sideshow, Vaudeville


Robert Ripley has left behind a massive legacy all tied to the words Believe it or Not! He has had his hand in cartooning newspapers, hosting radio and television shows and of course his many Odditoriums around the world. Ripley traveled the word collecting oddities and stories to display them to the masses. During this episode we speak with Nora the regional manager for the Maryland Ripley’s Odditoriums. She is a lifelong Ripley fan, as are we and we a great time discussing his early life as a sports champion, his travels and his harem. Robert Ripley wore many hats in his day and even owned his own private island. This episode was recorded inside of the Baltimore location which we toured directly after.

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Here’s a link to the PBS documentary we discussed in the episode.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/ripley/player/
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Hobo Radio 341 – Turd Ferguson rides again

Batista, Clancy Brown, Featured, Hobo Radio, Saturday Night Live, The Slap

This week, Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle discuss the Saturday Night Live 40th anniversary special. From Eddie Murphy making his triumphant return to Bill Murray helping to pay tribute to those that had passed away, it was full of memorable moments. The guys discuss the highs and lows.

Also, Joel updates us all on The Slap, Lars tries to figure out how Dave Bautista became the hardest working man in Hollywood and Rex Anderson makes a guest appearance to read a 50 Shades of Grey Mad Libs.

Did The Slap live up to its title? How sexy is Rex’s read? Has Joel figured out a way to trick Lars into saying his girlfriend’s name? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

This week’s music:

  • Intro – “Giddy Up” by Tahuna Breaks
  • Background – “porno acid metal jazz techno” by Mons Jacet
  • End – “Get Off Me” by Global Music 4 Life

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Hobo Radio 340 – Ladies love LL Cool J

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This week, Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle are joined by fellow Thunder Grunt host Lauren Aycock Anderson. Anderson hosts The Mental Artist, plays in several bands and runs Counseling for Creatives.

In addition to Anderson’s various creative endeavors, the gang talk about LL Cool J’s slightly-baffling moniker, NBC’s incredibly-baffling new show The Slap and the incredibly-hilarious Hipster Strip Club names submitted by listeners.

What is the capital of Alabama? Do ladies really love LL Cool J? How is The Slap an actual television show? The answers to these questions and more are in this week’s podcast.

This week’s music:

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Hobo Radio Interview – H. Jon Benjamin

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Even if you don’t recognize his face, chances are you are familiar with H. Jon Benjamin’s smooth baritone voice. From Home Movies to Archer to Bob’s Burgers, Benjamin has lent his memorable pipes to a variety of colorful characters on quirky animated shows.

We recently caught up with Benjamin to talk about the new season of Archer, his trip to the Super Bowl and his time spent research softcore porn for work.

[To read the print version of this interview, click here.]

This week’s music:

  • Intro – “Giddy Up” by Tahuna Breaks
  • Interstitial – “The Ring” and “Butterfly Lament” by Peacock Ball
  • End – “Soul Archery” by The Lyrical Prophet

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Hobo Radio is part of the Thunder Grunt Podcast Network. Hear more shows at ThunderGrunt.com.