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(Formerly The Weapon of Self-Distraction Podcast) Conversations about various distractions in life, including people, pop culture and more.
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The way-too-soon deaths of comedian Norm MacDonald and actor Michael K. Williams and what we've lost. Covid stuff and why there is not a "vaccine mandate." Plus, 99.9% of K-Mart stores are gone.
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Back from a summer break and trying to stay on top of the news. carrying on with Covid and the Delta variant, travelling and the deaths of actor Ed Asner, ZZ Top bass player Dusty Hill, and Charlie...
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The big rant: vaccinations, the Delta Variant, selfless vs. selfish and conspiracy theories. Plus, Jean Smart gets very well-deserved Emmy nominations for her roles in two HBO Max series, Mare of...
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A review of the newest HBO series , Mare of Easttown. Spoiler alert: it's terrific! Is there anything that Kate Winslett hasn't been good in? For more: Mare of Easttown | HBO
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Same management, same RSS feed, same dumb podcast, but with a new name: The Weapon of Self-Distraction Podcast is now Distraction Avenue. This episode: having vaccine envy, the top 10 people you see...
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The trial and conviction of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd. Plus, some interesting social media statistics - numbers on Facebook, TikTok and more. And the...
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Two guys in Australia drift two miles out to sea on an air mattresss, a new foster dog named Jessie, and some thoughts on being single...again. Plus, comedian Danny Jolles has his first special, "6...
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Doug Brod is the author of the fantastic book, They Just Seem A Little Weird: How Cheap Trick, KISS, Aerosmith, and Starz Remade Rock and Roll. We talk about how he wrote the book, how those bands...
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Quick reviews: Steve's all-time favorite band of all-time, Cheap Trick just released a rocking song, "Light Up The Fire," and it rocks! "Light Up The Fire" rocks! Plus, new music from Dead Daisies...
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Why not say "Happy New Year" deeper into January? Guests hosts on Jeopardy! Crocs had a booming 2020, Netflix massive spend for new content and Ben & Jerry's doggie desserts.
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The new song by Van Morrison and Eric Clapton, protesting their being asked to help the greater good during a pandemic, is discussed, and Rickie Lee Jones' reaction to their song. Plus, holiday...
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The awesome cat and occasional unwitting podcast guest Pluto passed away; a euology for the best pet, ever. And paying it forward - 900 times! - at a Dairy Queen in Minnesota.
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Various distractions and shenanigans...and wouldn't the latter make a great name for a restaurant: a familiar concept is discussed. The biggest distraction: Covid-19 all the time, the five likliest...
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The start of another Covid-19 lockdown/shutdown should mean more time for a few things, including new podcast episodes. Quick takes on that viral Tik Tok video of the skateboard guy and the Fleetwood...
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News about new music from AC/DC, Foo Fighters, and Paul McCartney. Plus, Wolfgang Van Halen's solo debut and upcoming Howard Stern interview
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The most influential guitarist of a generation, Eddie Van Halen, died October 6, 2020 succumbing to cancer after a long fight. Full details and discussion provided in this episode from The DLR Cast,...
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Talking about cool new music from Deep Purple, who recently released their 21st (!) album, Whoosh; two new songs from Bruce Springsteen, the newest/latest album from the great Butch Walker, American...
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On being officially an "empty-nester" with college starting, a mix of bittersweet and excitement. Plus, the new Netflix series Away
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Coivd-19 puts the kibosh on some travel plans - rather, fear and risk does. Plus, a new podcast, by Steve and his friend Darren Paltrowitz, The DLR Cast - the essential podcast by and for fans of...
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One of the greatest hard rock albums, and the second-biggest selling album of all time, Back In Black by AC/DC, turns 40 years old this week. The album is a document to the perseverance, work ethic,...
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