Actor and activist Mike Farrell joins Timothy to talk about his new book, his experience as Captain B.J. Hunnicut on M*A*S*H, and his career of political activism.

Ian Gradek from Hownlin’ Rain sits down with Scotty-K for the song of the week, “Death Prayer in Heaven’s Orchard.”

This evening’s news segment features the end of irony, as the Department of Justice asks for less power, and the Department of Energy throws cold water on proponents of offshore drilling… and oh yes, excellence.

• Mike Farrell at the Capitola Book Cafe
• Howlin’ Rain

 

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Journalist Robert Scheer joins Timothy and the radio crew to talk about his new book, The Pornography of Power, an analysis of the modern relationship between the government, industry, and military.  

We also have Robin Yo Life from the Santa Cruz Rollergirls on the eve of their final game of the season. 

The song of the week was Hut by New Thrill Parade. 

The News covers issues of patriotism, economic collapse, and the surge. Read the full news here.

• Robert Scheer at the Capitola Book Cafe
• New Thrill Parade

 

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The Timothy Jordan Show crew is in the studio this week featuring an interview with Mark Richardson about his new book Zen and Now: On the Trail of Robert Pirsig and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.

The Song of the Week is Back To You from S.A. Adams.

The News is relatively politics free in a politics-laden season, refreshingly focused instead on this week’s technology issues. Read the full news here.

• Mark Richardson at the Capitola Book Cafe

 

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The full Timothy Jordan Show crew is joined in the studio this evening by Santa Cruz Mayor Ryan Coonerty to talk about the upcoming Santa Cruz City Council election, and moves on the national political scene.

The News hits hard on convention mistakes, oil drilling shilling, high level hijinks going unpunished, and concrete excellence.  Read the full news here.

 

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This evening Timothy and Scott are joined in the studio by Laurie Gibson, a freelance book editor, to talk about the editing process and tricks for aspiring authors.

The News returns from a two-week hiatus refreshed and senile, covering the McCain VP pick, wiretapping, and excellence.

• Laurie Gibson at the Capitola Book Cafe

 

 Books, Beethoven, and Barack [53:52m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Tonight the Timothy Jordan Show crew takes a look at last weekend’s firebombing, talking animal research issues with both sides of the spectrum. We’re joined by Zach Friend, a spokesperson from the Santa Cruz Police Department, Bruce Margon the Vice Chancellor of Research at the University of California Santa Cruz, and Peter Young, an animal rights activist.

The Song of the Week is on hiatus, but will return in the coming weeks.

We feature a quick burst of News this evening with subtle distinctions like 6,000 miles distance, and excellence in bacon.

• Santa Cruz Police Department
• University of California Santa Cruz Research
• Peter Young

 

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The Timothy Jordan Show crew is joined in the studio by Dan, Mike, Jason, and Troy of Honest Mistake, The Devil Himself, and Who’s Holding to talk about the upcoming Lodge-A-Palooza.

The song of the week is Drunken the Same by Who’s Holdin’, backed up by 14 Days from My Stupid Brother and 30 Lives by The Devil Himself.

The News features updates on the tubes, the Global War of Error, and excellence.  Read the full news here.

• Lodge-A-Palooza
• Who’s Holdin’
• The Devil Himself
• My Stupid Brother

 

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Timothy interviews Godric Johnson about a up-and-coming genre of music called ‘Game-Hop.’  For the Song of the Week, Scott interviews Chris Chandler and plays “Something in the Air/But It’s Not on the Airwaves.”

The News team ponders entitlement, the comedic tragedy of the McCain campaign, and compounding excellence.

• Godric Johnson
• TAPP World

 

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With a packed show this evening from a packed studio, we were joined by Robin YoLife and Raven Von Kaos from the Santa Cruz Roller Girls, Richard Esguerra from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and feature Megaphon in our Song of the Week.

The News returns with talk of campaign finance, accountability, sewage, and excellence.  Read the full news here.

 

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Scott, Alec, and guest Kelly are in the studio today with Timothy joining remotely.  Timothy interviews Santa Cruz Vice Mayor Cynthia Mathews about the 911 tax issue.  Scott brings us another song of the week, this time from Suprise Me Mr. Davis.

Alec starts the news with some information about new breed of unlikely junkies on the street, continues with the FISA amendments act, and ends up recognizing the excellence in some true patriots.

 

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