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Bloodthirsty Vegetarians

221 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 11 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

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BV Show #0069

November 13, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Show 69 has many constituent parts, including... Encounters with crazy people Vin: 2003 Paringa Cabernet Sauvignon Tune 1: Primitivo by Guillermo Cides Seriously, what necessary purpose do political parties serve?  Help me with this. Tune 2: Salvaged by Lisa Novak On Film: Quinceañera Rap about the show, here.

BV Show #0068

November 06, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Show 68 contains: Mob stories and stereotypes from the mean streets Tune 1: Allegro Molto by Dusan Bogdanovic JMK and our disgusting, destructive fascination with freakshows Tune 2: Hello Olivia by Maria De Angelis On Film: The Matador Little Miss Sunshine Discuss this show, here.

BV Show #0067

October 30, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Show 67 is stuffed with: Baseball is over, and the worst team won it all Who will you be for Halloween? Vin: 2003 Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon Tune 1: Vast Majority by Eye Level Political scum and how to get in touch with them Tune 2: Feels Like Home by John Hutson On Film: The Aviator Heading South Discuss this show, here. 

BV Show #0066

October 16, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Show 66 is laden with: Yes, Floyd Landis has a case - see it online Origins of band names Tune 1: Cast That Ballot by the Lascivious Biddies Votes...ugh!  Good God!  What are they good for?  Absolutely nuthin'! Squeezing the middle class Jub numbers are up - salaries are down What next?  Watch Fight Club and see. Tune 2: Spop by The Four Bags On Film: Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos Discuss this show, here.

BV Show #0065

October 09, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Show 65 is almost solo.  We hope you enjoy: Brief explanations, and a little baseball Tune 1: More Dollars Than Sense by The Badly Bent We discuss the HBO series Rome The IMDB entry for Rome Tune 2: Wingless Angels by the Asylum Street Spankers On Film: Half Nelson C Ya! If you'd like to discuss this show, discuss it here.

BV Show #0064

October 02, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Show 64 is fortified with: Floyd Landis is a hipster Tune 1: Take a Little Time to Say Goodbye by Maria De Angelis Music Meme Vin: 2003 The Lucky Country Barossa Valley Tune 2: Wind Song by Trespass On Film: Who Gets to Call it Art? Discuss this show on our forum, here.

BV Show #0063

September 25, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Show 63 contains ...tanium and more: The decay of Downtown - Farewell Doyle Hardware, we knew ye well. Check out Carnival Of The Liberals whose next round will be hosted at Writings On The Wall Landis is still the ET Tune 1: Leavin' the Library by Tony Purrone Vin: 2000 Tapestry Shiraz This week's guest - Kirsten from Enjoy Every Sandwich and Poddy Talk The neverending Sci-Fi Crew Quiz Tune 2: Control Drama by Jon Robinson & Jeremy Shaw On Film: Scoop Discuss this show...

BV Show #0062

September 18, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Episode 62 contains: More rehashed Trek-talk We say Hi to Leo Tune 1: Day Off by Maria De Angelis Liberalism, let's stop the madness (wink wink) Special Guest: Leo Lincourt from Neural Gourmet Vin: 2004 Nine Stones Shiraz Tune 2: Come with Me by the Clintons On Film: Who Killed the Electric Car? My guess - Col. Mustard in the Ballroom with the Candlestick If you'd like to discuss this show on our forum, click here to do so.  If you'd like not to discuss it, click here....

BV Show #0061

September 11, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Show number 61 includes: Floyd Landis thinks people are still listening... Tune 1: La Circiuma De La Drum by Romashka 9/11 Remembered - here's a hint, Bowser wasn't involved either Dissenters = Collaborators? Tune 2: Contrapunctus by Guillermo Cides Vin: 2001 Punter's Corner Coonawarra Triple Crown On Film: Kinky Boots If you're in the neighborhood, talk about this show here.

BV Show #0060

September 04, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Show number 60 includes: The Superhero finale! Our takes on Star Trek (Enhanced) Vin: More screwcap madness - 2002 Two Tone Farm Cabernet Tune 1: Waltzing Matilda by Emmett Chapman Homework: The World's Fastest Indian Tune 2: Along the Way by Axis Y On Film: The Great New Wonderful Oh, and try the hummus! Ir for some unknown reason you'd like to talk about this show, discuss it here.

BV Show #0059

August 28, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! There's something rotten, Bob Denver: We are shocked at the latest Suphero elimination! Check out the William Shatner Roast on Comedy Central Vin: 2004 Mitolo Jester Shiraz Tune 1: Feed Her Heart by Victor Grey Homework: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Tune 2: Fan Of the Bean by The Clintons On Film: Wordplay Be excellent to one another! If you'd like to discuss this show, discuss it here.

BV Show #0058

August 21, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! 58 bottles of beer on the wall... Superhero update Tune 1: Remember by After Them Meme Time: Memories What is the earliest memory you have as a child? Think far back. What is a special memory you have about someone?  It could be a grandparent, family friend - not including your parents - that you knew as a child. What was a favorite game you played as a child? What was a memorable trip that you can recall being a little kid and what did you do that makes you think about i...

BV Show #0057

August 14, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Despite the death of Mike Douglas: Landis Schmandis, will it ever end? Giant rocky balls, or planets? Vin: 2001 Lake Breeze Bernoota Tune 1: Blue Suede Org by the Devin Garramone Band Meme: Books Tune 2: Thick Ass Stout by Skankin' Pickle On Film: Water See ya next week! Want to talk about this show?  Discuss it here.

BV Show #0056

August 08, 2006 02:25

Listen Up! Something's rotten in Denver: Le Tour that never ends - Floyd Landis' trevails Tune 1: Lover's Leap by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones Wikipedia is the real Hitchhiker's Guide Homework: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Tune 2: Coma Girl by Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros On Film: An Inconvenient Truth The film's actual web site cul8r Wanna talk about this show?  Discuss it here.

BV Show #0055

August 01, 2006 02:35

Listen Up! We don't need another hero... Floyd Landis pees in a cup.  Cup runneth over.  News at 11. Tune 1: Vivaldi by Trespass Heroes What are they and where have they gone? Who Wants to be a Superhero? also: the upcoming Heroes on NBC Tune 2: The Minor Watz by the Asylum Street Spankers  On Film: Sketches of Frank Gehry also: My Architect also also: Frank Lloyd Wright Wanna talk about this show?  Discuss it here.

BV Show #0054

July 25, 2006 02:35

Listen Up! An all new show with two special guests (one of which is animate!): World Cup and Tour de France update Floyd Landis wins Le Tour! Tune 1: Summers Sun by Axis Y On Film: Millions Vin: 2003 Chateau Au Grand Paris Tune 2: Hedgehog by the Amanda Monaco 4 On Film: Twelve and Holding Wanna talk about this show?  Discuss it here.

BV Show #0053

July 17, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Show 53 may be the last one we do as free men: Tour de France update World Cup silliness The Beer Swill 500 gets a Colombian driver next year Vin: 2003 Ravenswood Vintners Blend Shiraz Tune 1: Blind Faith by Paul Angerosa Should we go to jail? Tune 2: The Devil's Funk by Red Herring On Film: The Notorious Bettie Page Discuss the show, here.

BV Show #0052

July 10, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Wow, show number 52! World Cup and Tour de France update Azzurri win it in penalty kicks! Vin: 2004 2 Brothers Big Tattoo Red Tune 1(and only 1): Gaza Strip Mall by the Amanda Monaco 4 Gong Show Fun with the Podsafe Music Network On Film: CSA: The Confederate States of America B Good! Wanna talk about this show?  Discuss it here.

BV Show #0051

July 03, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! We hope you did your homework: We're still talking about The World Cup, and it's now Tour De France time Vin: 2003 Indian Wells Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Tune 1: I'm Walkin Out by The Fiendz Homework: Syriana Tune 2: Madhouse Blues by Trespass Next week, Chuck Barris eat your heart out Feliz Cuatro de Julio. Wanna talk about this show?  Discuss it here.

BV Show #0050

June 26, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Wow, the big Five-o: US World Cup woes - three and out Japanese culture, and my new chop-sticks Tune 1: Out of Control by Paul Angerosa Vin: 2003 Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon Soccer as a metaphor for US culture, and the American Way Andrei Codrescu Tune 2: High as You Can Be by Asylum Street Spankers On Film: Sophie Scholl - Die letzten Tage To discuss this show on our forum, Click Here

BV Show #0049

June 19, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! After a week off, we're back at it! John's back...physically, at least Rich saw the Asylum Street Spankers The jerk(s) behind us Wacky sports nuts Vin: 2002 Fetzer Valley Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon Tune 1: City Lights by Trespass On Film: Thank You for Smoking Tune 2: Only Time Will Tell by Pete Witte On Film: Duma Happy Fathers' Day! Wanna talk about this show?  Discuss it here. 

BV Show #0048

June 05, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Happy Ozfest and... Two-wheel tales and the Jazz Concert Don't forget about the Asylum Street Spankers at the Earlville Opera House on June 17th Tune 1: Tell it to the Gov'nor by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones (Live) Class is in session and homework is due: Munich based on the book Vengeance Tune 2: Eraser by Modus On Film: Tsotsi Peace Discuss this show on our forum, here.

BV Show #0047

May 29, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Our Memorial Day Weekend show includes: Check out the Bloodthirsty Message Forum! Tool time with the inept (or how John will lose an appendage) Tune 1: Wake & Bake by Asylum Street Spankers Legalize it...or not? Tune 2: Games by Mark Werchowski Quien es mas macho? Cell Phones o Drunk Driving? Tune 3: Beer by Asylum Street Spankers See them live, June 17th at the Earlville Opera House On Film: Joyeux Noël Home Work: Munich L8r d00d If you have any comments about...

BV Show #0046

May 22, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Hello, hello, is there anybody out there? Bloodthirsty Swag (or another shameless way to put food on the table) When Employers Go Bad Tune 1: 81 on 81 by Eye Level Vin: 2003 Nuestra Senora de Portal [warning] Nipple Talk [explicit] Tune 2: J.S. Bach's Prelude from Partita #3 for Solo Violin (er, banjo) performed live by Bela Fleck On Film: Why We Fight Buh Bye

BV Show #0045

May 15, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! What would you do with a 45?  Here's ours: Foodbourne illness redux Cycle & Recycle Vin: 2002 Kendall-Jackson Cabernet Sauvignon Tune 1: Slice of Life by Modus Government, what is it good for? Tune 2:  Alice and Bob by MC Plus+ On Film: Walk the Line The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada A brief mention of Beyond The Sea with Kevin Spacey Peace Out!

BV Show #0044

May 08, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Our latest show is packed with vitamins, minerals and: We're approaching our 1 year anniversary! Vin: 2003 Finca Luzon Altos de Luzon Tune 1: P'Lod in the House (Live) by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones Smokers Rights and Wrongs Tune 2: Corrupt Me by Mark Werchowski On Media: GG at the GG.  The new live Gentle Giant concert DVD Peace!

BV Show #0043

May 01, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Today is Ice Cream Day, and here are your toppings: A tragic situation - are these charges trumped up? Vin: 2003 Moorilla Black Label Pinot Noir (Thanks, Martin!!) Tune 1: Better Than Yourself by John Hutson Global Warming Solar cells and nanotechnology Just because some disagree with the severity and cause of global warming, doesn't mean we should sit on our hands and pretend it isn't happening Interesting article in TomPaine.com Tune 2: Rubicon by Red Herring On Film:...

BV Show #0042

April 24, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! You won't find the meaning of life in this show, but here's what you will: John gets knocked out of the Podcast Poker Challenge The amazing Bela Fleck and the Flecktones at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino Tune 1: Grapes by Evan Stone.  Buy the CD here at Red Jazz dot com On Film: A History of Violence Tune 2: Map's Blues by The Devin Garramone Band On (more) Film: Cache Au revoir!

BV Show #0041

April 17, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! We're at it again, and John is still not wearing pants: Phil Zimmermann is at it again with Zfone Blue potatoes Scientologists and their wackiness Tune 1: Fat Pig by Stoat Haliburton + Cheney iTunes Tax Hell no, Rummy won't go! Tune 2: Opal by Red Herring On Film: Fateless Which spawned a brief discussion about the film Paper Clips Later Gator

BV Show #0040

April 10, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! The boys are back in town and serving up: Wow, being a vegetarian is actually good for you!  No foolin'.  Are you Italian? Love your nails. Tune 1: The Biddies with Wichita Truth or Consequences, Truth or Dare, To Tell the Truth... Vin: 2003 Peñalolén Cabernet Sauvignon Tune 2: Girolamo Frescobaldi's Fresca Balda performed by William Gangel Occasionally I wear pants, but not because "the man" says so On Film: The World's Fastest Indian Good night and good hunting!

BV Show #0039

April 03, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! In our latest installment, we offer: Happy belated April Fools Day  Top 100 April Fools Hoaxes Bloody Vegetarian, or how Rich + (poor quality) hanger = mayhem No foolin' -  Biotech Bacon Vin: 2001 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Another interesting bottle Tune 1: I Am An Exit by Red Herring, one half of whom have a new band called Modus The paradox of US immigration law Tune 2: What They Mean When They Say by Sinch On Film: The White Countess Ciao!

BV Show #0038

March 27, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Bloodthirsty Vegetarians celebrate their 13th show without having mentioned vegetarianism, with: Several more generous portions of praise for the Lascivious Biddies Support Team Biddy and the fight against MS Tune 1: William Gangel playing Gavottes 1 & 2 en rondo from J.S. Bach's 3rd Lute Suite, BWV-995 The State of Debate - why it's OK to disagree Tune 2: Miguel Pico playing Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel On Media:  Firefly makes a resurgence Capote EOF

BV Show #0037

March 20, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! This episode was recorded on analog tape, and filmed in Technicolor: Don't forget about The Lascivious Biddies, live in concert at SUNY IT in Utica, March 24th, 9pm.  Also, please donate to Team Biddy in their fight against MS. $25M Automotive X-Prize Vin: 2004 Kaesler Stonehorse Shiraz Tune 1: Home by Seth Horan Is it the medium or the message? (or how I slowed down and learned to love analog processes) Tune 2: Tonight by Raining Jane On Film: Loggerheads See ya!

BV Show #0036

March 13, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Our first ever remote show, live from Cafe Domenico features: Our first EVER interview, with local film-maker Pete Bianco of openfilm8.com How Ridiculous by The Fiendz General ramblings on sustainability and economic equality Rich and Pete briefly discuss Match Point by Woody Allen, and why Pete left the theatre, mid-film Who is your favorite Beatle? We're definitely going to have Pete back again Until next time!  

BV Show #0035

March 06, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Our latest and greatest show includes: See the Lascivious Biddies at SUNY IT, Utica, NY on March 24th @ 9:00PM Watch this space for more info Pat Robertson is voted off the island Play McVideoGame, become a fast-food giant Vin: 2001 Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Riserva Tune 1:  American Pimp by Smack Don't try this at home, our youthful indiscretions Tune2: Heck of a Boy by The Lascivious Biddies On Film: Little Manhattan Ciao!

BV Show #0034

February 27, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Our last show in February '06 features: WOW, a positive retail experience! Don Knotts, dead at 81 Vin: 2003 Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon Tune 1: Middleman by Numira Is podcasting ready for pay-to-play? Tune 2: Nite Owl by Bill Purchase the whole CD (which we recommend) at billmusic.net! On Film: The Constant Gardener Ballets Russes Good night and good luck... err... be well.

BV Show #0033

February 20, 2006 05:02

Listen Up! Happy Daytona 500...and some other stuff like: Modern retail woes, yet again Best Buy and their door Nazis Tune 1: Everybody's Gotta Swing by John Hutson Vin: 2002 R.H. Phillips Toasted Head Cabernet Sauvignon McDonald's faces another lawsuit Fast Food Nation Tune 2: Oh Happy Day by Stoat On Film: Nine Lives The Graduate The Terminal Media's twisted view of the Olympics C Ya!

BV Show #0032

February 13, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Aloha!  Join us for another show packed with vitamins and minerals: Comments on our editorial policy Shout out to Beatriz @ skidiscovery.com Vin: 2003 Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon Tune 1: Brazilian Knights by Eye Level Modern retail and the lack of civility Political ramblings Tune 2: The Power of Suggestion by Sinch On Film: The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio The Aristocrats Adios!

BV Show #0031

February 07, 2006 03:00

Listen Up! Yes, Ricardo is back, the show is late, and is packed with: Travels con Ricardo Vin: 2001 Palazzo Della Torre "Allegrini" On Film: Me and You and Everyone We Know More Film: Broken Wings Tune 1: Panacea by Bill Whoa, more Film: Good Night and Good Luck Hasta la Bye Bye

BV Show #0030

January 30, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends...  This week we're severely time shifted Breaking stereotypes - there IS a difference between being religious and being Right Wing The US Conference of Catholic Bishops ask for the troops to come home Vin: 2001 Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon OK, we're finishing the bottle now Tune 1: See Ya' Next Tour by the Fiendz Encryption Software PGP GPG Tune 2: Acunamanacana by Stoat Mercedes SUV vs. Toyota Prius Adios Muchachos!

BV Show #0029

January 23, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! We're back, and we fear Chuck Norris: This Chuck Norris site is a riot! Tune 1: Watercolors by Bill Our digital rights are eroding again Google fights the good fight against the DOJ We don't salute the Broadcast flag New Steven Soderbergh film, Bubble, is released under new distribution model Tune 2: Almond Sculpture by Reason Disappears Vin: Old Faithful...I mean 2003 Rosemount Shiraz On Film: The Squid and the Whale C U L8r!

BV Show #0028

January 16, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! Welcome back.  Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, we bring you: Shout out to Martin from Writingsonthewall.net Specifically, take a gander at his "about" page Vin: 2001 Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon Tune 1: Celebrate Quick by Stoat More death penalty nonsense Dysfuntion in the workplace, and how management relates to parenting Tune 2: More by Hans Storsberg On Film: Proof Hasta luego!

BV Show #0027

January 09, 2006 05:00

Listen Up! On this verbal free-for-all you can expect to hear: Vin: Genesis Hogue 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Drinking from Tiki Heads again (see above) Rich is up in arms and calling on the hordes of Veggie Fans to bring their virtual pitchforks and torches to the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute Pat Robertson is out of his mind Tune 1: After You've Gone by Ukenasia 20 Questions with the love child of Satan and a Yo-Yo Please feel free to submit an object and we'll try to stump ...

BV Show #0026

January 02, 2006 05:00

Listen Up!   Our first show of the New Year includes: Rich's list of crap...um...topics Vin: Nicolas Catena, 2002 Malbec Mendoza (Argentina) BTW, visit our Wine List to see all of the bottles consumed on the show Music: Mind's Eye by Root Valdez Privacy and wiretapping - it's a cliche, but Orwell was onto something Phil Zimmerman The Truthout article we talked about on the show Film: Forty Shades of Blue Note: Jack Klugman played Ross in the Twilight Zone episode titled "Death Sh...

BV Show #0025

December 25, 2005 05:00

Listen Up! How odd is it that our Christmas show is #25? Tradition! John made Gluten-Free cookies Taking the TM out of X-Mas? Tune: Soliloquy by Larry Tuttle Check out the Chapman Stick Wigilia Passing the torch Festivus! Happy Holidays and have a wonderful New Year!

BV Show #0024

December 20, 2005 03:22

Listen Up! We're back in the saddle after an unplanned hiatus with: Thanks for the discussion about the TSA and the tragedy in Miami... and for keeping us honest Tune #1: Neighbor by the Lascivious Biddies For so many reasons, Death Penalty = Bad Tune #2: Wyoming Sky by Raining Jane Vin: Penfolds Thomas Hyland Shiraz (2002) Film: Touch the Sound

BV Show #0023

December 12, 2005 05:01

Listen Up! John decided to join me this time, so we're back in full force. :-) Rich's rants Hunting bigs cats just isn't cool The death of downtown and old-fashioned retail Rich made gluten-Free Pierogi! Gentle Giant has a new in-concert DVD! Tune number 1: Simple Intentions by Eye Level We have a new blog. But if you're seeing this, you probably already realized that Tune Number 2: Spanish Mice by Larry Tuttle Check out the amazing Chapman Stick On film: October Sky 13 ...

BV Show #0022

December 06, 2005 02:05

Listen Up! Gremlins fouled up our blog, and mother nature got nasty! What does this mean for you? Another solo adventure by Rich: If you've never experienced Lake-Effect snow, please read this! Tune numero uno: Cole by The Fiendz Tune numero dos: Famous by The Lascivious Biddies Please send us feedback!

BV Show #0021

November 28, 2005 05:01

Listen Up! It seems that we've done another marathon session, but that's OK... we needed to work off all of those Thanksgiving calories: Is it possible for a teacher to give a Liberal quiz? You really should be reading Noam Chomsky Vin: Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Tune #1: Betty by The Lascivious Biddies What we did on Turkey Day. Is the turkey really THAT important? Tune #2: Intro and Bring It All Back by The Fiendz On film: Good Bye Lenin! Hasta ...

BV Show #0020!

November 21, 2005 17:00

Listen Up! You're in for another marathon session fortified with vitamins, minerals and: A great big bear hug for Keyline Lithography on the bang up job they did printing our cards. As they say in the advertising game, for all your high quality printing and lithography needs, see Keyline Litho. That's...Keyline Litho at www.keylinelitho.com. Tune 1: Dead to Right by Numira Vin: 2003 Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cab Protesting Grannies -- they're so cute! Indie Music and pricing Tun...

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