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It’s Time For Me To Apologize For This Compilation

October 2nd, 2006

Some people will be celebrating a holiday today in which they will ask God forgiveness for their sins. For others, like me, I will be asking my readers forgiveness for this compilation tape, which contains all the WFME podcasts and which could (if I was a blogwhore) sell as a special edition CD with scratch n’ sniff liner notes.

But alas, instead I’d like to give you some behind-the-scenes trivia about each of these podcasts that you may use in your everyday conversation free of charge.

Cough, Podcast, Cough
The podcast that began it all where I lampoon all those other podcast creators who think that using voice effects while they whisper the title of their podcast over and over again makes it professional. Trivia: If you listen carefully during my pauses, you’ll hear 7th Heaven star Jessica Biel telling me “the mac and cheese is done.”

Grunt, Podcast, Grunt
The first-ever “work out” podcast, a vocal trainer of sorts for gym-heads. Trivia: I was actually working out at the gym while recording this, thus my out-of-breath demeanor.

Soybean, Podcast, Soybean
The Daily News tries to convince me to subscribe to their paper, but I obsess over the fact that it’s made with edible ink made from soy beans. Trivia: I am laughing so hard when the caller walks into my trap of admitting the paper is edible that I must take pauses to keep the laughter off the recording.

Disasters, Podcast, Disasters
The Health Department gives me a survey about disasters and the surveyor gets frustrated with my barrage of ludicrous questions. Trivia: Six Feet Under and Kidnapped’s Jeremy Sisto is sitting beside me as I record this podcast, eating grilled cheese.

Joe Jackson, Podcast, Joe Jackson
A guy from India with the name Joe Jackson informs me I’ve just won $500. Trivia: I once knew a kid named Joe Jackson in high school who was a local celebrity thanks to his ability to drink beer through his nose.

Jubilee, Podcast, Jubilee
One of the famous WFME podcasts in which a phone solicitor and I debate just what the word “jubilee” means. Trivia: I’m still not sure what the word means.

Gibberish, Podcast, Gibberish
Someone calls me, speaking a different language. And I attempt to speak in their language without knowing it whatsoever. Trivia: After this call was recorded, the caller continued to try me at my home for weeks to come, often at 4am in the morning. And it scared me.

Dhoug, Podcast, Dhoug
I call 411 information looking for someone who lives in Dhoug, California who doesn’t exist, thus testing the skill sets of information operators everywhere. Trivia: A town called Dhoug actually existed in California in a short story I wrote in 5th grade called, “Man in Dhoug: A Three Act Monstrosity of Drama.”

Intro, Podcast, Intro
I take time out from harassing phone solicitors in an attempt to get the WFME reader’s opinion on which new intro I should incorporate into the WFME podcast. Trivia: I think I picked the wrong one, if you ask me.

Airlines, Podcast, Airlines
I call the automated American Airlines phone reservation center, and speak slowly and clearly. And they still think I want to fly to a foreign European country. Trivia: Yes, these automated phone systems are this flawed.

AMEX, Podcast, AMEX
American Express calls me, and asks to speak to the Owner or Financial Decision Maker. Me and my twelve multiple personalities all show up to take responsibility. Trivia: I really can’t even believe that this solicitor continues repeating herself with each new voice that gets on the phone. Can you? There’s even a YouTube video that makes this one even more entertaining.

Hundred Grand, Podcast, Hundred Grand
I want my dream car, which is being offered to me by another India-based phone solicitor. The debate rages on and on and on. Trivia: This only contains a mere 1/4th of the entire podcast. It’s amazing how long these people will stay on the phone with you.

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