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Printed Encyclopedias – TGS – 0108

With the topic of printed encyclopedias, J. sees an opportunity to share some thoughts on home decorating, but, for Conroy, this topic reminds him of a delivery that he made a long time ago to a cardigan-wearing, pipe-smoking man who enjoyed showing off his tongue and his landscaping. This episode features commercials for Soup to…

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M.C. Escher – TGS – 0107

Before discussing M.C. Escher, Stanislaw informs everyone about a recent spacecraft accident involving his 27-year-old pet guinea pig, Sputnik. A disgruntled contractor calls the show. John makes the case for math-free art. This episode features commercials for Evil Feline Prison and Fishin’ Buddy Finder.

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Duels – TGS – 0106

The topic of duels leads to Orson educating everyone on the specifics of yeti dueling, or “Boomshakalaka,” with Orson even going so far as to explain the specifics of “Sh-Boom.” John laments never having dueled. This episode features commercials for Hot Grind and Piddle.

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Tiles and Tribulations

Somewhere in the world, there was once–and still might be–a small room, locked and windowless. At any given time, a small majority of the fluorescent lights in this room would struggle to radiate something unnatural. Here, in the corner of the ceiling, was a series of brown, frequently moist ceiling tiles. The life of each…

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Water-activated Stamps – TGS – 0105

After discussing the manner in which the previous episode came to an eerie end, the topic of water-activated stamps compels Conroy to open up about a woman who he used to travel with…and Conroy’s story causes J.’s Neural Containment System to undergo a forced shutdown. This episode features commercials for Fermashave Footwear and July Four…

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Orbitz – TGS – 0104

The sight of the beverage Orbitz causes quite a stir in the studio, eventually prompting J. to share a story about a former neighbor of his who had a taste for loud music, unusual cocktails and even more unusual exits. Then, while discussing the mysteries left behind by this weird beverage, things become even weirder……

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Driving Gloves – TGS – 0103

Before the topic of driving gloves is discussed, listeners are introduced to first-time guest Orson Escanaba, who is a yeti. Unfortunately, the topic of driving gloves reminds Orson of a blasphemous act perpetrated against his race. Unsurprisingly, John finds a way to bring up women. This episode features commercials for The RetractoSpork and Light Touch.

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Milkmen – TGS – 0102

Listeners are introduced to both the topic of milkmen and first-time guest Conroy Pike, who is considered by many to be the world’s greatest courier. While the topic of milk takes John back to his sensual past, it prompts J. to tell the tale of an encounter with someone…or some…thing that may have only looked…

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Typewriters – TGS – 0101

In this first episode of the series, the typewriter is discussed, and listeners are introduced to host Bannon Backhus, along with guests J. Stewart, who is a brain in a jar; John “Mad Jack” Mytton, a British eccentric who died in the nineteenth century and who now manifests himself as an oversized mouth and mustache;…

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Welcome to the boom toob Blog!

You now find yourself here, but what else will you find here? In addition to news about boom toob and its podcasts, this blog will also feature posts about audio theatre and maybe even the occasional post that doesn’t neatly fit into any of those categories. That’s right. Sometimes the fingers on the keyboard don’t…

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