Illogical Contraption
333 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 89 ratingsHEAVY METAL. CONSPIRACY THEORIES. SCI-FI. COMEDY. HORROR. MORE HEAVY METAL. LIVE EVERY SUNDAY 6-8pm ON RADIOVALENCIA.FM!
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
The Return of Longmont Potion Castle!
October 24, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourThe great Longmont Potion Castle calls in! (Interview starts an hour in). We HIT OR SHIT the 2002 nu-metal comp NASCAR on FOX: CRANK IT! SIQQ PIQQS – WITCHES! Email us - Illconradio AT gmail!
Bone Jugs N Harmony
October 17, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourMurph on Godzilla. Erik on Ween. Al on baseball. Tim Swartz on the effects of psychedelics on the Planet Earth. Cory on the Fort Hills Community jug band cult. Dorf on golf. Email us - Illconradio AT gmail!
Burt Reynolds Prom Drama
October 10, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourAl Sports! Burt Reynolds! Parker Bowman! Roller Coasters! Our pal Kelly sits in the Shelby Chair to explain it all! Email us - Illconradio AT gmail!
Ghost Boner
October 03, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourCobras and Al bring in the Ill Con Comedy Farm Team (Aesop, Steve Peacock and Zack) for a lively round of Hit or Shit, an in depth discussion of IDEAS and meaningless blather about websites. A solid ground rule double! Email us - Illconradio AT gmail!
Blowing Up The Moon with Tony Molina and MC Chris
September 26, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourIt's time to ring in Bronson Pinchoctober! Tony Molina is in studio. Al is Al drunk. MC Chris calls in to talk about Freddy Krueger! A trip report from the 12 hour David Icke World Wide Wake Up Tour! Email us - Illconradio AT gmail!
Ann Magnuson and Sad Vicious
September 19, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourIt's the final show of Chilli Dog Summer and we go out with a bang. Legendary actress/musician/poet Ann Magnuson calls in to talk about her new album Dream Girl. They boys from Sad Vicious are here to talk sick licks and boogie board tricks. Email us - Illconradio AT gmail!
TIME JOKER
September 12, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourOpen lines! Erik discovers a time loop. Shelby discovers his new favorite band. The boys went boogie boarding.Siqq Piqqs: Made for TV Movies with KEVIN MOSS! Email Us - [email protected]
CHILI DOG SUMMER IS A FEELING
September 05, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourThis episode is seriously just Al reading jokes off his Twitter for two hours. It's literally the tightest shit ever. If you don't know, you're a fucking idiot. Email Us - [email protected]
CHILLIWACK DOG SUMMER
August 29, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourAuthor Nick Redfern on modern UFOlogy, Men (and women) in Black, ancient civilizations and Motorhead. An extended AL SPORTS plus Al’s secret illuminati life? The greatest thing to ever happen on the show, A SURPRISE CALL FROM TONY MOLINA. Email Us - [email protected]
CHILI DOG SUMMER SLAM!
August 22, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourAlan Jackson, David Lynch, Seth Rogan’s outgoing voicemail, a CIA operative and comedian JESSE HETT! An impassioned SAUSAGE PARTY discussion. We HIT or SHIT the new ‘Tallica and Darkthrone. Siqq Piqq – GREATEST COMEBACKS! Email Us - [email protected]
Chicky Fingers
August 15, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourA SNEAK PEAK OF FRIED CHICKEN FALL with a review of Popeye's Beercan Rip'n Chick'n! AL SPORTS presents Al's 10 Best Sports Announcers of All Time. A Call from country superstar ALAN JACKSON! A booze themed SIQQ PIQQS. Email Us - [email protected]
The Ghoulie Weird Game!
August 08, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourJoin your host BLOB EUBANKS as we play a brand new game to find out who is the best pair of bros in town, Al and Shelby or Parker and Jason from Pool Party Radio! PLUS A BONUS INTERVIEW WITH DICK LUCAS FROM SUBHUMANS AND CITIZEN FISH! Email us - [email protected]
GHOULIE DOG SUMMER!
August 01, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourOld school Illcon pal Charles The Heckler joins the gang for chili dog conspiracy chat. Fun with Temple of the Dog and weird vibes. MPCU gets mad. Cremator from GHOUL calls in! NYC movies are Siqq piqqed. NO ONE IS SAFE. HIDE YO KIDS. Email us - [email protected]
CHILI DOG SUMMER: OSTRICH EDITION!
July 25, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourAl on The Olympics.; Sara bring Canadian candy! Siqq Piqqs - Short Films! Email us - [email protected]
Reservoir Chili Dogs with Weird Paul!
July 18, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourOur baby boy Erik is back! Weird Paul calls in! We try Alex Jones Infowars boner medicine. Mobile Party Command Unit (M.P.C.U.) meets Chili Dog God! Siqq Piqqs: Beach Movies! Email us - [email protected]
Garbage Plate Winter with CHILI DOG GOD
July 11, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourThe spooky women of WITCHES BREW, Alison Mick and Aviva Siegel join us to talk chili dogs! Legendary Youtuber KINGCOBRAJFS calls in to promote his new album! SIQQ PIQQS - Character Actors! Email us - [email protected]
CHILI DRAG SUMMER WITH PEACHES CHRIST!
July 04, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourJoshua Grannell AKA Peaches Christ is LIVE in studio! Cory and Shelby identify new trends in Slam Metal. Ann Magnuson calls in! Siqq Piqqs – REVENGE MOVIES! Email us - [email protected]
CHILI DOG SUMMER MOVIE SPECTACULAR
June 27, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourIt's Al's birthday and our pal Mike Keegan from The Alamo Drafthouse hangs out in the studio! Author Mike McPadden hates MST3k, talks metal movies and and drops some deep knowledge of 80s sex comedies.Director Jackson Stewart (Beyond The Gates) joins us for SIQQ PIQQS. Email us - [email protected]
CHILI DOG DEATH MATCH: EUGENE ROBINSON VS KASEEM BENTLEY
June 20, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourEugene Robinson (Oxbow) joins the pals to explain everything in the world, including how the NBA Championship was rigged to sway the presidential election. Comedian Kaseem Bentley shows up to talk shit and make everyone uncomfortable. Cobras sees John Carpenter. Al installs solar panels. THIS EPISODE IS AN ALL TIME SLAM JAM. NO JOKE. HAVE A LISTEN. Email us - [email protected]
CHILI DOG SUMMER: VODKA ELBOW EDITION
June 13, 2016 13:30 - 1 hour1000 bottles of vodka are consumed. Al tries Shelby's ass. Chicken dogs no need apply. Sara creates an #SaysScience game. Tony Molina is discussed at length (again). Everything is broken. Positivity is great! It was a lovely ceremony. Email us - [email protected]
CHILI DOG MUSTACHE!
June 06, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourShelby goes on a boring rant about our website. Team-building tattoo ideas! A recap of our appearance at Talkies. The new Korean horror movie The Wailing is discussed. Cory and Shelby are getting divorced. Who's fault is it? Tony Molina and the frog from Amphibian form a supergroup! Email us - [email protected]
CHILI DOG SUMMER!
May 30, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourThe death of Chow Yum Chat? But first, Sriracha beer and taffy. Professors Cory and Shelby teach a masterclass on battle jackets, Al has Ah-Ha moments, a Bay Area trivia game show and SIQQ PIQQS: Fictional Sports Teams! Email us - [email protected]
How Sara Got Her Merch Back
May 24, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourSteve Peacock takes over the Cory Chair for a lengthy bout of Phantasm Chat. It's Sara's birthday and the pals brought her presents. Banana bread is consumed. Erik Skypes in to review the David Icke episode and explain the Saturn Moon Matrix! Email us - [email protected]
Pehl Slowly and See
May 16, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourMary Jo Pehl from Mystery Science Theater 3000 joins Cory and Erik to talk her new project, RenFest! ALSO: Cory's interview with Bar Rescue's Jon Taffer about his early days working with The Germs, Harry Nilsson and the robot from Rocky IV! Email us - [email protected]
Breakfast With David Icke (an Interview)
May 09, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourRenowned researcher and author of The Phantom Self, David Icke, joins us for a groundbreaking conversation in anticipation of his rare live appearance in San Francisco. What are we to make of the current political climate? Who is really pulling the strings? Is our reality just a part of some complex, Matrix-like program? If so, what can we do to free ourselves from such oppression? What does this all have to do with the Leicester City Football Club? David pulls zero punches as he goes in dept...
Whatchu Talkin Bout, Allee Willis?
May 02, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourAn interview with Allee Willis, the woman behind your favorite songs by Earth, Wind and Fire, The Pet Shop Boys, Boy George, Fishbone and more! She also wrote the theme to Friends, Howard The Duck, created the set for Just Say Julie, is best friends with Lily Tomlin, Paul Reubens and is still out there creating amazing stuff! Filmmaker Patty Greer breaks down the truth about crop circles! Cory's fitness tips, Shelby's fashion tips for young women!
Chem Ka'trails
April 25, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourAl and Cory went to a Brony convention. Adam Gorightly talks the history of the fringe religious group Discordia, James Shelby Downard and King Kill 33. Cats in boxes. Ted Cruz lookalike porn. Local Eureka horror hosts. Little Boys. Movies we haven’t seen before!
Robots and Roberts
April 18, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourOur friend Bob Calhoun, author of Shattering Conventions, joins us once again to school us on old man grampa films. Scott Vermiere from Sad Vicious calls in to sell us on his new jingle business. Everybody Wants Some!!! and Batman V Supe are discussed. Siqq Piqqs - ROBOTS AND ROBERTS!
Turds With Friends
April 11, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourShelby Absu-lutely explains mereological nihilism, British Doritos and Chico bros, rock star imposters, ASK ERIK! Shelby's sister feels the Bern, Carlos explains Trump's body, old man black and white movies!
(I'm In)
April 04, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourA VERY STEAMY EP! Comedian and writer Chip Pope (Austin Stories, Beavis and Butthead) talks 80s music. Podcast tech talk. Listener emails. Primal screaming neighbors, voyeurism, comedy shades, "debunking" "scientific" "studies", sushi talk and spicy snacks.
The Second Coming of Tony Molina
March 28, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourIllcon is going through some format changes. Tony Molina drops some deep West Bay musical knowledge. Did you know he's a drummer and also raps? Take note as Tony talks about the best albums ever made and how they were all recorded in Palo Alto. Shelby saves a man's life. Sara goes to SXSW. Paul from HTB (you know the guy that make the soft shirts?) brings us beer from Rochester, NY. Music: Severe Cold - Banjo Slam
The Shampoo Effect
March 21, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourAlien contactee Sherry Wilde updates us on her encounters with the Dracos. Enzo and Davey K talk pizza! The Alamo Drafthouse's Bret Berg does some Hit or Shit. Cory, Al and Shelby see Cannibal Corpse, Magma and go to Comic Con!
The 200th Episode Clip Package Spectacular!
March 14, 2016 13:30 - 1 hour200 episodes of love, laughs, goofs, gaffs, ghosts, psychics, shadow people, brutal slams, comedians, Nigerian princes, celebrity chefs, directors, sports stars and ladies that talk to aliens. The Core Four reminisce and share stories and memories. Also some major announcements!
The Illcon Inc. Offsite Team Building Exercise
March 06, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourA song from Hans. Sara Murphy is BACK! Prince disrupts the city. Stuck in line with Jello. J.O. Simpson. DEADPOOL SUCKS. New on VOD. Fuck Marry Kill SF LEGENDS edition. Chow Yum Chat: Japanese Pringles and Banana Oreos. Business offsite adventures.
Nick Chose Cheese (Not Show Cheese)
February 29, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourComedian/musician Nick Flanagan is in studio and does a deep dive Ted Talk on nachos. Director Jim Hansen talks about his new gay slasher movie "You're Killing Me!" Baby Boy Erik joins us for VVITCH TALK.
Hot Dog Past
February 22, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourAl and Shelby go to MONSTER JAM! FLEA is named KING OF THE ROAD MOVIE! Podcast Town celebs Sara and Tommy are in studio! We talk about CANDY!
Lispin' Glover'
February 08, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourA very METAL edition of HIT or SHIT with our comedian pal Scott Vermeire from Sad Vicious aka "San Jose's Most Hated Band!" Ill Con family member Adam Papagan tells us about his OJ Simpson Tour! Siqq Piqqs - ROAD MOVIES!
How it Hurts to Smile
February 01, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourHans and Andrew from the Overnight Drive podcast get real depressing! Eva Von Slut is in studio! We HIT or SHIT Canadian pornoslam rap metal.
Netflix and Kill
January 25, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourIf you ever wanted to know what Minions flavored Japanese Cheetos taste like, this is the episode for you! Comedian Kaseem Bentley is in the studio and Al is in his cross hairs. A Japanese themed CHOW YUM CHAT, including a Doritos snack that comes with a dippin’ cup! War Films are discussed
Illogical Contraption LIVE from SF SKETCHFEST!
January 22, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourRecorded LIVE at The Punchline SF on 1/12/16! Guests: Allen Greenfield, Alison Stevenson, George Chen, Les Milton and Matt and Paul MAGIC! House band: Shelby Cobras and The Max Weinberg 7 featuring Steve Peacock and Zack Farwell!
Illogical Contraption: The Mortiis Interview
January 18, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourGet ready to smell the witch as Shelby Cobras and our pal Pranjal interview Mortiis.
Batman Shit Crazy
January 11, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourListener emails! Sketchfest parties! George Chen! A look at the never produced Alejandro Jodorowsky/Peter Gabriel "Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" film. A legendary HIT or SHIT!
How To Talk To an Alien
January 04, 2016 13:30 - 1 hourShelby vs. Quentin Tarantino. Nancy DuTetre talks to aliens on the phone! Mike, Bret and Liz from The Alamo Drafthouse at The New Mission Theater talk about their best of 2015. They drop so many siqq piqqs in this ep!
Going Clear Pepsi
December 21, 2015 13:30 - 1 hourAn in depth interview with Ex-Scientologist and awesome person Tory Christman. Comedian Clay Newman sits in and learns about the history of Slam Metal. Listener emails, hit or shit and a world premiere track from Shelby’s new band Ulthar!
Desperately Seeking Santa
December 14, 2015 13:30 - 1 hourThe programming team from the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at The New Mission Theater, Mike Keegan and Bret Burg, give us the scoop on the new place! CREMATOR from Ghoul calls in! The great author/journalist/wrestler/musician Bob Calhoun sits in the whole show and is amazing!
Mad Dad Fanzigs
December 07, 2015 13:30 - 1 hourJoin us on a journey through time and space as we listen to the WHOLE NEW DANZIG ALBUM. Shelby on ART! Shelby on MOVIES! And then Erik comes in and saves the show at the end. HOORAY ERIK!
Bud Light: Fire Walk With Me
November 30, 2015 13:30 - 1 hourThe "Cory Four-y" (Shelby, Al, Erik and Zack) discuss dungeon synth, new horror movies and eating chimp meat over cans of seasonal hot apple cinnamon malt beverage. Siqq Piqqs - Live concert movies.
Human Resources Giger
November 23, 2015 13:30 - 1 hourJoel describes his ayahuasca trip. We continue our journey through the depths of HITS or SHIT. Erik kissed a boy… EXPLAINED!
The Birds and the Frisbies
November 16, 2015 13:30 - 1 hourWe go through a crazy round of Celebrity Hit or Shit. We try the greatest new flavors of chips! JASON FRISBIE from Pool Party Radio joins us for COMIC TALK!
Illogical Contraption live at Cobb's!
November 09, 2015 13:30 - 1 hourIt's Illogical Contraption's Halloween Holo-Cast! Featuring all your goofy pals! Plus live sets from GHOUL, Kaseem Bentley, JP INC and DJ Douggpound! Recorded live 10-30-15 at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco, CA.