Norm Abraham, TV's co-host of the long running PBN series This Olde Home, and host of The New Yankee Woodshop was shown on tape in a recent episode, making an error. At a critical moment in the build of a large Armoir, Norm failed to double check a dimension, and cut a board to the wrong length. When asked what happened, Norm said, "I don't know what came over me... maybe it's a biorhythm thing. Plus the prank phone calls from Bob Vila have been pissing me off lately. I mean, that 1/128th of an inch was everything, and I knew it. I've deeply disappointed my fans and won't let it happen again."

In a shocking recent move, the Peoria City Council voted 11-0 to secede from the Union. When asked why they chose to do this, Mayor Edward Smith said they were very conflicted about the choice they made, but with respect to the US, offered, "I don't know you people anymore, I can't go on living like this." In an effort to keep outside immigration down, the world's newest country installed a three foot electric garden fence around their border. To allow access to the country, four gates were installed, each guarded by two very large Chihuahuas, a speed bump, and several "Keep Off The Grass" signs.

In an amazing bit of prophecy, early Roman philosopher and Seer, CosaNostradamus, accurately predicted the killing of Santino Corleone. The translation found on a pair of recently unearthed stone tablets near the Italian city of Ponte Milvio, reads, "Angry progeny's chariot showered with arrows near roadway taxation station." Archaeologists are currently looking for more tablets believed to be part of a 13 tablet set in the hopes of finding more words of wisdom.

Paleontologists have recently been favoring the theory that it was not a meteorite impact with the earth that caused extinction of the Dinosaurs, but lack of refrigeration. Recent evidence shows that over the course of about one million years, carnivores were slowly consuming herbivores at a rate in which nature could not replace them, and were themselves slowly dying a septic death from bacterial infection brought on by ingesting rotting meat. Paleontologist Wilfred Kazanjian was quoted as saying, "Humans have known about this bacterial thing for quite some time now, but apparently the dinosaurs didn't. If they'd only discovered Freon..."

Who are we?
We're exactly like you, but different. To be specific we're two guys that have known each other for many years and enjoy our conversations. It occurred to us that others may be interested in joining the dialogue. We both happen to be vegetarians with fairly strong opinions on many subjects so John came up with the (rather inspired) name Bloodthirsty Vegetarians. The two of us doing a show together happens to be a great fit, because of all the skills a project like this requires, we are each good at the ones the other is not. John is a web developer/graphic artist and Rich is an audio engineer, so John naturally handles the web technology and graphic design, while Rich covers audio production and sound design. Fantastic!

What are we talking about?
When we were brainstorming about what the slant of our show would be, we each made a list of things that were important to us. Many things on our lists intersected, so clearly there was much to talk about. In addition, many things did not intersect, which (we think) is also great because it is an opportunity to educate one another or create some tension, which is a good thing.

Keep listening and you are sure to hear...
• discussion and debate surrounding popular culture and media
• uncomfortable, thought-provoking juxtapositions
• the deconstruction of stereotypes
• political ramblings on the left, right and center
• our love of good food and drink
• new and old musical gems

Why are we doing this?
We're just two blokes that happen to believe in community and the productive exchange of ideas. Podcasting is a way to take advantage of the mass, (almost) instantaneous distribution potential of the Internet while retaining the human element of voice. It also keeps us off the streets and out of trouble.

In a recent announcement that shocked the scientific community, Mikhail Mallin, of Mallin Space Science Systems revealed that the latest data from satellites in space near Mars, shows it to be flat. Earth, which was discovered not to be flat centuries ago, harbors many people who now feel somewhat vindicated by this recent discovery. Mikhail Mallin, chief scientist at MSSS was quoted as saying, "Who knew???"

In a recent bit of brilliant investigative journalism, Carl Woodward of the Washington Chronicles recently found evidence demonstrating that all of the characters and events on the TV show M*A*S*H, never happened. Coming as a shock to all 20th century historians, this development will undoubtedly change the course recorded history for the next 30 years. Historian William Wendell was quoted as saying, "I can't believe Hawkeye wasn't real, he looked real and liked Groucho, how could he lie to me like that?"

In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Beatles were wrong. Writing the majority opinion, Justice Oliver Wendell Jones ruled, "Yes, the Beatles were wrong. Everything they wrote, did or said was simply wrong... and it's unlawful to yell 'HELP!' in a crowded theater."

Fascists and conservatives were stunned recently when on the FOX News show, THE GOEBBELS & MUSSOLINI HOUR, Ann Coulter said a nice thing. When asked about her appearance on the show, Coulter was reported to have said, "I did not say that, and you can't prove it... nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah."

This evening, my daughter Sara and I went to see the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. I have quite a bit to say about this film, and about the surrounding buzz, but I'll save it for the ring. As I told Rich tonight, I was not disappointed at all. What this means...well...you'll see/hear.

At a recent Hollywood charity event, singer Ozzy Osborne was seen attacking Adam West with a turkey baster. Actor Burt Ward came to Mr. West's defense and fended off the delirious singer. No charges were filed.

Recent studies indicate that 5 out of 5 people have never heard of Dentyne. The study, conducted by Prof. William H. Gregory of Faber College, shows that Bubble Yum is the clear gum winner in this country. Professor Gregory was quoted as saying, "So it rots your fuckin teeth? Who cares? That's why god invented dentistry."

In a move that shocked the world, Bobby Fischer, former world chess champion volunteered for a new form of sex change surgery in Rejkavik Iceland. Ths new procedure, using high pressure steam, hot lava, and cod fish will soon be available in most hospitals around the world.

What?

No HELLO WORLD post?

There are good things and there are bad things.
This post is one of the good things.

Why?
We rule. It's that simple.