Presenting Episode 17: "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles!"

To all the haters who said we'd never be able to incorporate Steve Martin and John Candy into a cover graphic for a TCG episode, feast your eyes on this. We can't hear your hating anymore over the sounds of champagne bottles popping at headquarters. Seriously, this is a big deal.

You know what else is a big deal? Voting "YES" on anything to approve greater transit infrastructure. Why? Because if you live in a city of any kind, take a few minutes to read about how it has developed. It didn't happen on its own; it took buses, trains, airplanes, and all sorts of creative ways to shuffle those together into a dense urban fabric to make your beloved hometown the hometown that it is today.

What we're trying to say it, Bret and Tyler have got some opinions to share with you on the matter, and maybe may convince a few of you to give a different form of transit a shot than your usual. Because that's how you get to really know a city.

ALSO, we get a surprise appearance from our buddy Dennis (yes, the diving expert from Episode 2!), who gives us a quick preview of an episode we have coming up about My Refuge House, a locally based org that's doing some incredible work.

Enjoy! Below, or on iTunes.



Produced by Tyler S. for TDC Productions
Theme Song: "The Face of the Earth" by The Dismemberment Plan
Other Music Included:
Skankin' Pickle - "I Missed the Bus"
Pete Rock - "Take the D Train"
The Monkees - "Last Train to Clarksville"

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Episode 16: Viva Mexico (Central) is now posted!

Okay, explanation time. Lost somewhere in our genuine enthusiasm for finally doing an episode about Mexico (it took us 16 episodes to get here, so right there... pretty sad on our part) was the omnipresent reality that Mexico is a big enough country to inform an entire SEASON of podcasts like ours. Or an entire podcast series. Which would make sense, because there are several (like this, for example).

Fortunately, most of this episode concentrated on Mexico City and Cuernavaca, thanks to the experiences of our esteemed guests, Jessica and Michelle. Both of them have spent quality time down in Morelos State and el DF, respectively, and had plenty of great stories to share about it.

Hopefully, this episode becomes the first of several episodes on our neighbors al sur. We did touch a bunch of important bases, discussing cuisine, indigenous culture, and of course, the juggernaut influence of Mexico's political scene. Jess was there for the election of the oh-so-beloved President-to-be, so prepare for some fascinating stories of election gladhanding/giftcard distribution.

Anyway, suggestions for new episodes about other regions of Mexico (each state could have its own episode, for real) are very welcome. For now, sit back and enjoy this excellent scratching of the surface, right here or on iTunes.



Produced by Tyler S. for TDC Productions
Theme Song: "The Face of the Earth" by The Dismemberment Plan
Other Music Included:
Café Tacuba- "Cero y Uno"
Maná - "Me Vale"
Twin Steps - "The Junkie Song"

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Episode 15 Posted! What We Did on Our Summer Vacation

We're back! At least, on iTunes, where you can find our latest episode if you choose that route, and we hope you do. It's also embedded below.

Now, let's talk about it. Bret and Tyler both decided to travel this summer (as they are wont to do), and they're back to tell you how things went for them! Tyler already checked in with a special from Columbus, OH, so he's already beat that whole story in the ground. But Bret, as well as Tyler, took the opportunity to head east over the last month of the summer, and you won't believe what they found!!!

Actually, you probably will, because it wasn't anything particularly unbelievable. Beautiful scenery, interesting characters, and other issues that made them rant things for you and you only. For one thing, Bret was in Maine! What do you know about Maine? Not enough, I imagine. It's way up there.

They also tackled a number of other topics there isn't enough time to enumerate here, just tune in and enjoy yourself. See you this Thursday LIVE on Kbeach.org at 1pm PT with our MEXICO episode!




Produced by Tyler S. for TDC Productions
Theme Song: "The Face of the Earth" by The Dismemberment Plan
Other Music Included:
Rush- "La Villa Strangiato"
The Leftovers - "Make You Mine"
Airbag - "Coleccionista de Discos"

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Season 2 Premiere THURSDAY at 1pm

If you're not listening, then you're just missing out. Because we may mess up and edit it out of the podcast.

But seriously, Season 2 premiere tomorrow at 1PM PT on Kbeach.org. Set your internet-dials.

We all had interesting summers to talk about, as well as some teasers for upcoming shows we're pining to throw in the general direction of your ears. We don't have any good graphics to summarize what tomorrow's show's going to be about, so here's a picture of Walter Matthau. Who doesn't miss him?