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The Vast Wasteland is a podcast show about nothing, and everything, which means it is unencumbered by any specific genre. You will hear material about just about anything.
The Vast Wasteland is also known as TVL. I know, where's the "W" for "Waste".......no reason! We just thought it looked better and it's easier to say than TVWL which sounds like a TV station call-sign. Yuck!
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You can reach TVL via email: thevastwasteland@podomatic.com
Show #43: Cruise Control
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As we're on cruise control headed into the weekend, we're bringing you some great tunes by Phestur, Bob Hughes, and Alamantra. Enjoy your 30 minute escape!
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Thursday, Jan 31, 2008Show #42: Anything Goes - Hilarious sound pranks!
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Some hilarious Howard Stern prank calls and voicemail hilarity! Program note and warning: This episode contains very explicit language and material and is not suitable for youngsters or those who are offended by very harsh language or content. Those individuals are strongly encouraged to skip this episode. Now, on to the fun!
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Wednesday, Jan 30, 2008Show #41: Anything Goes - Surf's Up!
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Summer's coming, so on a cold, windy and stormy night here are some surf beach tunes to help get you in a warmer mood and looking forward to surf and sun.
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Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008Show #40: Anything Goes - Hilarious prank calls!
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Our best-yet prank calls! Hear the guy from India who was set up by his wife who thinks he is cheating on her..and steps right into the trap! Or the girl whose drug test results were pranked by her mom....and hear what she offers the "drug test guy" in exchange for being able to re-take the test!! Prepare for the hilarity and stand by for pleasure!!
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Friday, Jan 25, 2008Show #39: Instrumentals
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Some great instrumentals by 3rd Man (a TVL favorite), Jim Farley, Bob Hughes (another TVL favorite!), Mike Norton, and Rough Sax. Pull up a seat and enjoy!
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Thursday, Jan 24, 2008Show #38: Celtic Night!
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This is our Celtic show featuring various Irish and Celtic folk tunes and jigs to get the heart pumping. So put on your kilt, dust off the pipes, grab the fiddle and your Irish whistle and enjoy!
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Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008Show #37: Anything Goes - Various Rock
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Some great arena rock tunes by the likes of Soulseeker, Crush, Hellsingland Underground, and Little Fish Big Pond along with Phestur closing out the show with their seminal tune, "Epiphany." Also, by popular demand, Blondstar is included!
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Monday, Jan 21, 2008Show #36: Phestur's Fine Pompeii - Final Mixes!
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Here they are, the FINAL mixes from Phestur's soon-to-be-released CD, "Fine Pompeii" and you heard 'em on here first! Special thanks to Phestur for the tunes. You can catch Phestur at: http://www.phestur.com.
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Thursday, Jan 17, 2008Show #35: Goofy A$$ Award Show
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This week's Goofy A$$ Award show, including some tunes by Alamantra, Stressbitch, and David Ipolito. Semi-finalists were Britney Spears, Richard Thompson, Adnan Ghalib, Jessica Dwyer, and Mary J. Blidge. Find out who the Magic Quarter chose for this week's winner!
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Thursday, Jan 17, 2008Show #34: Featured artist - DJ Hype
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Featuring local talent, DJ Hype! Cool tunes with his flavor injected. Check out DJ Hype's material at http://www.myspace.com/whoisdjhype
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Wednesday, Jan 16, 2008Show #33: Wednesday Night Playroll
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Featuring the music of Kirsty Hawkshaw, Bob Hughes, and Hudson Cerone. Also presenting the list of Goofy A$$ Award semi-finalists for this week: Repeat offender Britney Spears, Richard "My judge cut me a HUGE break" Thompson, Adnan "Cassanova" Ghalib, Jessica Dwyer, and Mary J. "Pass the roids" Blige. Find out more about the "why" of our semi-finalists on the show!
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Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008Show #32: Spotlight on the music of Bob Hughes
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Our feature on the music of Bob Hughes, with special guest Bob Hughes himself answering some questions about himself and his music. Join the show for some great tunes and a great ride. Enjoy!
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Thursday, Jan 10, 2008Show #31: Goofy A$$ Award Show!
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Our finalists for this week's Goofy A$$ Award were: Billy Zane and fiancee Kelly Brook, Kerry Katona, the Spice Girls, Chris Langham, and Alessandro DiNunzio. The Magic Quarter has spoken and one of our lucky finalists was the chosen one.
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Thursday, Jan 10, 2008Show #30: Anything Goes - Political jabs!
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With election year 2008 now underway, we begin taking jabs at politicians, beginning at the top with some of the "Bushisms" already in our library. More jabs to follow! Also, introducing "Congressman Bob."
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Wednesday, Jan 09, 2008Show #29: Anything Goes - Experimental Rock
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Some great experimental rock tunes by Fisher, 3rd Man (a TVL favorite), and Admonitor. Also a review of the Goofy A$$ Award semi-finalists for this week and some of our new "fake" commercials!
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Monday, Jan 07, 2008Show #28: Anything Goes - Blues
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Some great blues by Bluesman Deluxe. Also announcing this week's semi-finalists for the Goofy A$$ Award: Billy Zane and fiancee Kelly Brook, Kerry Katona, the Spice Girls (yep, they're baaaaack), Chris Langham, and Alessandro diNunzio. Be on the lookout on a future show for excerpts from comedian author Louie Lawent's book, "The Louie/God Interviews."
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Wednesday, Jan 02, 2008Show #27: Anything Goes - More soundboards
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Hear some "Bushisms" straight from the mouth of our great President. Also some Howard Stern soundboard prank calls!
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Wednesday, Jan 02, 2008Show #26: Best of TVL, 2007
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Best-of TVL for 2007. This show highlights some of the bits that listeners emailed us about most frequently, including "Blond Star" which is by far our most requested bit! Be on the look out for our newest upcoming "character," Congressman Bob.
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Monday, Dec 31, 2007Show #25: Happy New Year, 2008!
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From all of us at TVL, to you and your family and friends, have a happy and safe New Year. We wish you great things for 2008!
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Sunday, Dec 30, 2007Show #24: Ambient (and recovering from laryngitis!)
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Some ambient tunes by the likes of DigiTube, Jeso, Diego, and Francisco. Also, stay tuned for the announcement on our Bob Hughes feature and our newest upcoming bit, "Congressman Bob."
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Friday, Dec 21, 2007Show #23: Celebrity Soundboard Pranks
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Soundboard pranks featuring Joe Pesci, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jack Nicholson, and Judge Judy. Program note and warning: This show contains explicit language! Anyone offended by such material, including young children, should skip this show!
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Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007Show #22: Christmas 2007
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Our 2007 Christmas show highlighting some traditional Christmas tunes. Happy Holidays!
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Sunday, Dec 16, 2007Show #21: Anything Goes - Techno
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Some cool techno tunes by the likes of Aubergine and Ajt, among others. Also, by popular demand, the "Blondstar" bit....again!
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Thursday, Dec 13, 2007Show #20: Goofy A$$ Awards and Instrumental Rock
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Some great instrumental rock by such artists as Bob Hughes (www.bobhughesmusic.com), Alan Renkl, Ben Vega, and George Hrab. Check 'em out! This was also the week's Goofy A$$ Award show. Semi-finalists were Trevor White (editor of "The Dubliner"), Jessica Alba, Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson, and Britney "Clepto" Spears. The "Magic Quarter" has spoken. Find out what it had to say!
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Thursday, Dec 13, 2007Show #19: Spotlight on Alamantra
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Featured artist, Alamantra. You'll hear some great tunes from this group out of Birmingham, Alabama USA. Check them out at http://www.alamantra.org and http://www.myspace.com/alamantra and share the love! Also a reminder that the semi-finalists for tomorrow night's Goofy A$$ Award show are (in no particular order): Trevor White ("Dubliner" editor), Jessica Alba (sex kitten who has decided she wants to be shy), Paris Hilton (promoting her new sparkling wine in a can, showing HER can), Jessica Simpson, and Britney Spears for stealing a $1.39 Bic lighter. Interesting note: We actually scooped major-market terrestrial radio on that one!!
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Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007Show #18: An evening of jazz with 3rd Man
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30 minutes of some sweet jazz with featured artist, 3rd Man from Indiana, USA. 3rd Man consists of Peter Kienle (guitar, keyboards), Jack Helsley (acoustic bass), Peter Wilhoit (drums), and special guest Tom Clark (tenor sax). Check out their website: http://www.acmerecords.com/thirdman.php Meantime, kick back with a nice cup of java and enjoy the show!
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Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007Show #17: Anything Goes - Comedy!
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Spotlight on the comedic chops of Nice Peter, Madly Jadly, and Derek Sonderfan. Program note: This episode contains explicit and some adult language and should not be listened to by those too young or who might be offended by such material. Enjoy!
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Sunday, Dec 09, 2007Show #16: Anything Goes - Country artist spotlight
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Spotlight on perhaps lesser known "indie" country artists but great country singers in their own right. These are artists we feel should be receiving more radio airplay! This show highlights artists such as Canadian country artist Dahlia Wakefield (VERY yummy artist) along with the likes of Doc Bates, Collin Raye, Bradley West, and Bobby Chitwood (the "indie" version of Brad Paisley). You'll find these artists doing what they love and do best, so you'll find us cheering them on and helping bring them more into the mainstream.
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Friday, Dec 07, 2007Show #15: Goofy A$$ Awards
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This week's Goofy A$$ Award show, along with some tunes by Lisa DeBenedictis, Four Stones, and Seismic Anamoly. This week's semi-finalist nominees for the Goofy A$$ Award were: Lindsay Lohan (again), Amy "Maximum Drama" Winehouse, Britney Spears (again), Eva Mendes, and Lynne Spears (Brit's mum). Find out who the "Magic Quarter" smiled on this week!
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Thursday, Dec 06, 2007Show #14: Wednesday Night Play-Roll - More Phestur!
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The Phine Pholks at Phestur have made available more of their pre-master tracks from their upcoming CD, "Fine' Pompeii" due out in spring of 2008. Get an earful of some great kickass tunes and remember, you heard it HERE first. Special thanks to Phestur. Stand by for pleasure!
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Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007Show #13: Anything Goes - How we do what we do
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Discussion of podcasting versus Shoutcast and terrestrial radio, software we use and methods we employ in the pre-production of the show. Linear versus non-linear editing and production.
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Sunday, Dec 02, 2007Show #12: Anything Goes - Bizarre News
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Actual bizarre holidays in December
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Thursday, Nov 29, 2007Show #11: Goofy A$$ Award
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This week's Goofy A$$ Award show, and the "Magic Quarter" has spoken. Our five semi-finalists for this week's Goofy A$$ Award: Lindsay Lohan, Rachel Bilson's ugly dog, Vanessa Hudgens (of "High School Musical" fame), Pierce "Pitbull" Brosnan, and Mary Delgado (2004 Bachelor winner who reportedly kicked the crap out of her hubby-to-be). Find out who this week's Goofy A$$ award winner turned out to be! Hint: This person's nakey photos earned them their nomination and ultimate win!!
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Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007Show #10: Wednesday Night Playroll - Fun with Audrey!
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Along with some great tunes, meet Audrey, the newest addition to the TVL team!
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Tuesday, Nov 27, 2007Show #9: Anything Goes - The Arrogant Worms!
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Featuring Canadian act, "The Arrogant Worms." Also announcing our five semi-finalists for this week's Goofy A$$ Award: Lindsay Lohan, Rachel Bilson's ugly dog, Vanessa Hudgens (of "High School Musical" fame), Pierce "Pitbull" Brosnan, and Mary Delgado (2004 Bachelor winner who reportedly kicked the crap out of her hubby-to-be).
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Monday, Nov 26, 2007Show #8: Anything Goes - Prank phone calls!
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Various prank phone calls. While not as explicit as our last show, there is some strong language in portions of this episode which garner this episode an "explicit" rating. Don't forget the Goofy A$$ Award later this week. Enjoy!
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Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007Show #7: Abusing Customer Service
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Irate customer-service calls highlighting the verbal abuse that customer service representatives are often subjected to by customers calling in very frustrated and with a need to vent. FAIR WARNING: Because this particular episode deals with irate callers, the show's content is very explicit. If you are offended by very harsh language, you are strongly encouraged to skip this episode!
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Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007Show #6: Phestur Fine Pompeii Preview
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Pre-mix preview of some music from the upcoming "Fine Pompeii" album due in early 2008 by Phestur.
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Monday, Nov 19, 2007Show #5: Anything Goes
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Vitas, Carmina Burana, George Bush, and more!
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Thursday, Nov 15, 2007Show #4: Goofy A$$ Awards
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This week's semi-finalists for the coveted GAA are: Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, O.J. Simpson, Rob Zombie, and Amy "Would you like cheese with your wine" Winehouse. Hear who won the Goofy A$$ Award for this week!
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The Vast Wasteland is a show rammed down the public's throat via podcast and Shoutcast radio. The show is genuinely "about nothing" which means it is about anything--and yet nothing. Kinda like going to college and refusing to declare your major. We've found people tend to expect so much less of you that way!
We have several friends of the show, including a paranormal research group in Ashland, Ohio called the Greater Ashland Paranormal Society (G.A.P.S.) and we think that's cool, whether or not that's a ploy to cash in on the similarity with The Atlantic Paranormal Society (T.A.P.S.) that produces the TV show, "Ghost Hunters" (a show we happen to think is very cool and definitely the standard to emulate, especially if one can't be original enough to find one's own unique gig).
Something we've been asked a lot is what really cool stuff do we use to produce the TVL (The Vast Wasteland, without the "W") podcast and Shoutcast show. Here's the skinny:
1. Fairly high-end computer running Fedora Core Linux (nope, we don't run Microsoft Windows on the equipment used to produce the show)
2. Audacity - for recording and editing all audio
3. MixPad - timeline based multitrack mixer for laying down the various show-clips onto separate tracks, editing to draw everything together, and then mixing-down to the MP3 file that you listen to when you download or subscribe to the show.
4. Some talent or know-how in manipulating, mixing, and mixing-down audio tracks into a final product that HOPEFULLY doesn't suck too horribly!
Things we like: Chocolate, eating wings at Hooters (well, the "eating wings" part isn't as important), money (yeah, like we've actually GOT some!), and comfortable shoes.
Things we don't like: Vans with no windows.....kitten pie....having politicians tell us what we're thinking!
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