Episode One Hundred Eleven

Episode One Hundred Eleven: "It is 555 feet above the ground and 111 feet below the ground. 555 plus 111 is 666. 6-6-6, Poppy. 6-6-6"

In this week's episode, due to popular demand, we return to the norm. Entertainment, religion and politics.

In the first segment, we discuss a few new shows, including Raising Hope and Blue Bloods. Then we recap the season premiers for The Big Bang Theory, Glee, 30 Rock, The Office, Community,Modern Family and Outsourced. We try to keep it short, but there was a lot to cover.

Next, we move back into familiar territory. You see, not that long ago, Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) decided that he should visit the U.K. There was a huge outcry from the populace and many declared he should not visit at all. We discuss some of the issues that people have with the current leader of the religion. Then we get into some of the things he said during the visit and we discuss an experts rebuttal.

After that, we talk about the differences in the political parties and offer up some possible ways to improve how the government operates and how it doesn't.

Music this week is from

Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V.1"

Soundgarden - "Jesus Christ Pose"

Jesus Jones - "Trust Me"

Camper Van Beethoven - "When I Win the Lottery"

Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows"

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Holonet Entertainment: The Clone Wars Commentary

Holonet Entertainment: The Clone Wars Episodes 301 and 302

Hello and welcome to the first in a series of stand alone episodes dedicated to season 3 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. In our first episode, we have commentary for the season premiere episodes, "Clone Cadets" and "ARC Troopers." These episodes are bookends to the season one episode "Rookies" which featuring the "shiny' cadets of Domino squadron during their last days manning a Rishi outpost listening station. We get to see the clones struggling to work as a team to pass their final test and then working together, defending their home world of Kamino during a Separatist attack led by both General Grievous and Asajj Ventress.

We hope you enjoy our commentary.

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Blipcast: Stephen Colbert testifies in front of Congress

Are You Serious? Blipcast: Stephen Colbert testifies in front of Congress

Today, Stephen Colbert testified in front of Congress. Why would he do that? Is this for real? Are you serious? And, most importantly, what did Fox News have to say about it? Take a listen and find out.

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Episode One Hundred Ten: "I don't think that's going to happen. I found out that I'm 110 volts and she's a 220."

To celebrate our two year anniversary, we debut a new segment. In conjunction with the season debut of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, we have decided to do episode commentaries starting with the first two episodes; Clone Cadets and ARC Troopers. While we are still working out the bugs inherent in doing something new, it was a lot of fun.

Also, we discuss some of the new television series set to debut this year. We reveal our choices for a new series to try out. We picked something that we thought the other might not normally try. Then we get into listener feedback and we talk about the direction of the show and how we could possibly open it up for a wider audience.

We leave the decision up to you, the listener. Let us know what you think on our forums at palavr.com. You can write to us at areyouseriouspodcast@gmail.com or call 206-338-3094

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Episode One Hundred and Nine

Episode One Hundred and Nine: "I was on the PT-109 with John F. Kennedy. We were the first to discover his horrible secret."

This week, we wrap up the third season of True Blood with a spoiler filled review of the season finale. Bill betrays everyone, Jason get more than he bargained for, the Queen of Louisiana returns, Russell is dealt with, a hit is put out on Pam, Sam and Tommy finally come to blows, Jesus reveals his secret to Lafayette, Arlene avoids everyone while Terry is happier than he's ever been, Sookie tells everyone to leave her alone, Tara cuts her hair and leaves town and Eric wants his phone back.

Next, we move on to politics. What would it mean if the Bush tax cuts were kept in place for the richest 2% of people? How much of a budget shortfall would that cause, and how does John Boehner feel about it? From there we move on to a local hate-radio host and two of the lies he told in just 20 minutes of airtime. One is easily disputed and the second took a 45 second Google search to prove him wrong.

After that, we talk a little bit about geocentrists. Those are people that still believe that the Sun revolves around the Earth. That's right, there are still people out there that think the Earth is the center of the universe. From there, we talk a little bit about how no Church in Belgium is free of child abuse allegations, and from there we discuss Irish Science Minister Lenihan and how his position on the importance of science can change while calling evolution a hoax. After that we talk a little about September 11th and some of the things that went through Chris' mind on that day regarding religion, the lives lost, and the usefulness of religion versus the harm it causes.

After that, we have feedback; we have one older voice mail that leads into another very well. Just when we thought we were done talking about our old place of employment, something else of colossal stupidity has to happen, and we will tell you about it! After that, Chris and Frank come to an agreement and that's a show!

Music this week is from:

Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme Version 1"

The Cramps - "Goo Goo Muck"

Skid Sow - "Sweet Little Sister"

Screaming Lord Sutch - "Jack the Ripper"

Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows"

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Episode One Hundred and Eight

Episode One Hundred and Eight: "Page 108, paragraph 3, No jokes involving flatulence, excretion, urination, ejaculation, or other bodily functions."

This week, with no new television, we talk a bit about movies. Machete makes it's first appearance in the first segment and the conversation is pretty free flowing, from entertainment to our personal lives and back again.

In the next segments, we listen to some audio that was suggested to us, of course, it's Star Wars related. We click through a few other links, most notably why burning Quran's on 9/11 is a bad idea, not only for the people doing it, but also for our troops stationed in the Middle East.

After that, we explore our forum on palavr.com. We check out some of the links posted on our video forum and are surprised with the conspiracy theories one person has about the people behind Machete.

All in all, it's a pretty schizophrenic episode. With not too much happening in the last week, we make due with what we have.

Music this week is from:

Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious? Theme v.1"

Ignite - "Bullets Included No Thought Required"

Gene Loves Jezebel - "Jealous"

Oingo Boingo - "Dead Man's Party"

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Episode One Hundred and Seven

Episode One Hundred and Seven: "I go up to seventh floor to find my sister; just let me pass. The people of 107 will do what you wish now."

In this episode, we start with a discussion of how Frank's face came to look like a bear hit him. Chris talks about some slight annoyances that occurred in rapid succession, from a car accident to an unrelated (twice flat tire) to hate radio and back. Frank has a really special announcement and then we get to the regular show!

We get into a lengthy discussion of True Blood and try to predict where the series is going to end this season and where it will go in the future. We quickly review the Emmy winners from earlier in the week, offering comment as we go. Apparently, there is a re-make of "Arthur" in the works and we talk about some good news for Ghostbusters 3 (finally.)

Then we move on to real world topics. Starting with what is being reported as actual proof of clergy covering up the abuse of boys in a parish, we then move to the Moron on the Mall, Glenn Beck. He held his "Restore Honor" rally Sunday on the 47th anniversary of Dr. King's amazing "I have a dream" speech. He held his rally on the same day in practically the same place. We delve into this topic and discuss Michelle Bachmann's estimate of the crowd size, the actual crowd size, Beck's (reportedly) wearing of a bullet-proof vest and Alveda King's further disgrace as a cousin of MLK.

Following that aneurysm inducing subject, we temp fate by going even deeper and listen to some interviews conducted by "New Left Media," as they interview some of the people that turned out for the rally. Have you heard FOX talking points? Do you want to hear them regurgitated in a less articulate manner? Do you then want to hear Chris and Frank yell at these people and prove them dead wrong? Then you're in luck! That's just what we do!

Follow that up with a temperamental voice mail service, (what do you expect? It's free!) and that's pretty much the whole show. Stick around after the outro to hear how the GOP seem to hate logic, reason, science and facts.

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Music this week is from:

Chris Bricklemyer - "Are You Serious Theme V1"

Bad Religion - "1000 More Fools"

Clutch - "Prophets of Doom"

Heretix - "My Head"

Concrete Blonde - "Everybody Knows"

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