Tuesday, December 27, 2016

DicksnJanes #596: notsomerry

The Scarborough Dude takes you through a not so happy holiday, but comes out okay in the end. 

Music:
Robots - Flight Of The Conchords - Flight Of The Conchords
Anger in your Liver - Larkin Grimm - Parplar
A Gleam of Hope - Shintaro Sakamoto - How to Live with a Phantom
Don’t Bring Me Down - The Pretty Things - Mojo Presents: My Generation 15 Tracks Of '60s Beat-Filled Teenage Mod Angst

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

DicksnJanes #595: winterdude

Scarborough Dude recounts another dream, argues with himself, can’t make plans, and signs off miserably.

Music:
Huron Carol - Exultate Chamber Singers - A Noteworthy Christmas/Canadian Choirs
Enjoy Yourself - Guy Lombardo - The Best Of Guy Lombardo
O' Siem - Susan Aglukark - Oh What A Feeling²: A Vital Collection Of Canadian Music [Disc 4]
Don't Let Us Get Sick - Jill Sobule - Enjoy Every Sandwich

Saturday, December 17, 2016

DicksnJanes #594: lastclass

Drinking buddies in Mayo Belwa, Gongola State, Nigeria, 1981
Scarborough Dude talks about his church, his guilt, his father, and his last class.

Music:
Mass for Five Voices: IV. Sanctus & Benedictus - Peter Phillips & The Tallis Scholars - The Essential Tallis Scholars
Tonight Will Be Fine - David Viner - Mojo Presents Cohen Covered
O Superman - Laurie Anderson - Big Science

Thursday, December 08, 2016

DicksnJanes #593: bigdecisions

Scarborough Dude opts for another night at the Only Cafe with friends, talks more about community, and then faces a big decision.

Music:
Scooby Snacks - Fun Lovin' Criminals - Bag of Hits
Namuulmaaqsimavunga - Jerry Cans - Aakuluk
It's Alright Ma - Bob Dylan - Bringing It All Back Home

Thursday, December 01, 2016

DicksnJanes #592: community

Ken's contribution to the Canadian National Day of Podcasting - an attempt to talk about community.

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

DicksnJanes #591: accountability

Naoko visiting Number 1 son in Vancouver
Bloody awful! And the word I couldn’t remember was accountability.

Music:
The Fun Lovin' Criminal - Fun Lovin' Criminals - Bag of Hits
Smoke 'Em - Fun Lovin' Criminals - Bag of Hits

Monday, November 21, 2016

DicksnJanes #590: dealingwithchimps

A tad too much of our conversation recorded about podcasting on our way home from Bob’s funeral; Anthony, Brent and Ken.

Friday, November 18, 2016

DicksnJanes #589: makingthemcount

Don’t know if I say so directly, but the thing is, we have to make all our days count to the best of our ability. 

Music:
Reaching Into In - Ken Nordine - The Beat Generation, Vol 1
Blue Montage - Langston Hughes & Leonard Feather - The Beat Generation, Vol 1
Like Young - Perry Como With Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra - The Beat Generation, Vol 2
Route 66 Theme - Nelson Riddle - The Beat Generation, Vol 1
 

Friday, November 11, 2016

DicksnJanes #588: everythingchanges

There’s nothing in life you can hang on to; enjoy to the utmost the passing moments.

Music:
Three O'Clock Blues - Leonard Cohen - Death of a Ladies Man
1-2-5 - The Haunted  
Who By Fire - The House of Love - I'm Your Fan: The Songs of Leonard Cohen

Friday, November 04, 2016

DicksnJanes #587: blahblahRoadtrek

Blah blah Roadtrek, blah blah blah Roadtrek, blah blah Roadtrek.

Music:
Ballad of Obray Ramsey - Matthews' Southern Comfort - Second Spring
Tale of the Trial - Matthews' Southern Comfort - Second Spring
Something in the Way She Moves - Matthews' Southern Comfort - Second Spring
Thoughts For a Friend - Matthews' Southern Comfort - Second Spring

Friday, October 28, 2016

DicksnJanes #586b: Sally’sFirstRoadtrip (b)

Arrived in Tennessee, and the journey back home. 

Music:
Roll Along, Kentucky Moon - Jimmie Rodgers - The Best of Jimmie Rodgers

DicksnJanes #586a: Sally’sFirstRoadtrip (a)

A little prep and off we go, Tennessee bound! 


Music:
In The Hills of Tennessee - Jimmie Rodgers - The Best of Jimmie Rodgers

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

DicksnJanes #585: sallydaynight

Shane Potvin, sometimes mistaken for my son, on his wedding day
This one recorded all in one day, reflecting on life, enjoying Sally.

Music:
Home For A Rest - Spirit of the West  
I Need You - The Beatles - Help
Yin And Yang And The Flowerpot Man - Love And Rockets - Spirit Of The Edge - Volume 2 /Various Artists

Friday, October 14, 2016

DicksnJanes #584: thanksgiving

There seems to be only one story in the Scarborough Dude’s life nowadays.

Music:
Errol Fletcher - Songs From The Top of the World - Duty Travel Blues
The Old Chisholm Trail - Foy Williams - Twenty-Four Gunfighter Ballads
It's a Long Long Ride - Marty Robbins - Twenty-Four Gunfighter Ballads
Cattle Call - Eddy Arnold - 100 Country Classics
Rock Island Line - Johnny Horton - Battle of New Orleans 


Don't forget to listen to 'Talking To Francis' on 'Having Said That...'

Friday, October 07, 2016

DicksnJanes #583: Sally's Bar

The Scarborough Dude has a crazy busy week spending tons of money.

Music:
Good Directions - Billy Currington - Doin Something Right
Sukiyaki - 坂本九 - Japan -The Greatest Songs Ever
Tumbling Tumbleweeds - The Sons of the Pioneers - Singin' in the Saddle
I'm Moving On - Hank Snow - 100 Country Classics

Sunday, October 02, 2016

DicksnJanes #582: fartbubbles

The Scarborough Dude has to get rid of some excess gas.

Music:
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder - Number 1's
Forever Young - Alphaville 

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

DicksnJanes #581: toomuchtoosoon?

The Scarborough Dude makes a decision he can’t put into reverse.

Music:
Runnin' Down A Dream - Tom Petty & The Heartbrealers - Greatest Hits
Dream - The Pied Pipers - The Top Ten Collection - The Late '40s
Hung Up On A Dream - The Zombies - Mojo Presents... Psych Out!
City of Dreams - Talking Heads - True Stories

Thursday, September 22, 2016

DicksnJanes #580: possessiveobsession

Agincourt Lawn Bowling Club
Scarborough Dude can’t let go of his latest obsession.

Music:
Happy Colored Marbles - Ween - Quebec
Exactly Where I'm At - Ween - White Pepper

Thursday, September 15, 2016

DicksnJanes #579: angermore

Long time listeners will know this was my idea first!
Scarborough Dude has a lot of anger to unload in this most unpleasant episode. Warning, it may be contagious! 

Music:
It Ain't Easy - David Bowie - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars
Awake My Soul - Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More 


Shoutout to/at the Anger Core Podcast

Thursday, September 08, 2016

DicksnJanes #578: unsettled

Scarborough, Ontario
Ken seems a bit unsettled in this episode - too much noise in his head.

Music:
Blues From Havana - Brew Moore - with Various Bands - The Adventures of Brew Moore - The Kerouac Connection
Cleaning Windows - Van Morrison - A Night in San Francisco

Saturday, September 03, 2016

DicksnJanes #577b: futurenightmares

Ken’s wires get crossed up trying to come to terms with his big dream.

Music:
Take On Me - A-Ha  
A Better Future - David Bowie - Heathen
Dance of the Dream Man - Angelo Badalamenti - Twin Peaks

Friday, September 02, 2016

DicksnJanes #577a: futuredreams

Ken gets carried away with dreams of a possible future.

Music:
Chickery Chick - Sammy Kaye/Nancy Norman/Billy Williams and The Kaye Choir - The Top Ten Collection - The Late '40s
On The Atchison, Topeka And The Sante Fe - The Pied Pipers/Johnny Mercer - The Top Ten Collection - The Late '40s
Toolie Oolie Doolie (The Yodel Polka) - The Andrews Sisters - The Top Ten Collection - The Late '40s

Thursday, August 25, 2016

DicknJanes #576: hipconcert

The Scarborough Dude takes forever to get to the point - and why not.

Music: thanks to iTunes samples
Ahead By A Century - Tragically Hip
Grace, Too - Tragically Hip
Courage - Tragically Hip
Poets - Tragically Hip
Bobcaygeon - Tragically Hip

Friday, August 19, 2016

DicknJanes #575: vaporized

The PAB 2009 Ambassadors: guy in the back requested the hats
The Scarborough Dude takes his new G Pro vaporizer out for a test run...

Music:
Biding My Time - Pink Floyd - Relics
A Sweet Little Bullet From A Pretty Blue Gun - Tom Waits - Blue Valentine
I'm In The Mood To Move - Ween  - God Ween Satan - Anniversary Edition


Special thanks to Anthony Marco and the Podcast Emporium for end clip

Monday, August 15, 2016

DicksnJanes #574: andthenhome

A little from my old university, and some more from home. 

Music:
Oh Lonesome Me - Don Gibson - 100 Country Classics
(I Hear That) Lonesome Whistle - Hank Williams - 20th Century Masters: - The Best Of Hank Williams
Koi No Vacance - Peanuts - Japan - The Greatest Songs Ever

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

DicksnJanes #573: quebecagain

Ken shares some of his time in Quebec City with you.

Music:
Oh-Oh, I'm Falling In Love - Jimmie Rodgers - Magic Hits of the 1950s
Happy Colored Marbles - Ween  - Quebec

Friday, July 29, 2016

DicksnJanes #571: andonitgoes

No time to tell you what I said- just listen!

Music:
Cosmic Dancer - T. Rex - Electric Warrior
Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good - Don Williams - 20 Greatest Hits
Isn't Life Strange - Moody Blues - Moody Blues Greatest Hits

Saturday, July 23, 2016

DicksnJanes #570: Tour Twenty Two

Ken gets started on his twenty second study tour, but talks politics too.

Don't Drop That Bomb On Me - Bryan Adams - Peace Songs
Love Minus Zero / No Limit - Bob Dylan - Bringing It All Back Home
I Won't Back Down - Tom Petty - Greatest Hits
Love Don't Love Nobody - Roy Brown - James Brown's Funky Summer


Saturday, July 16, 2016

DicksnJanes #569: howitsmade

The Scarborough Dude talks about his study tour, and himself, and other stuff.

Music: (these songs were previously played on Episode 6 of the Dicks&Janes podcast back in May, 2005)
Static On The Radio - Jim White - Uncut Americana 2004
The Dreaming Dead - Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter - Uncut Americana 2004
Moonlight Gambler - Frankie Laine - Country Greats

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

DicksnJanes #568: heading2hamilton

Photo thanks to John Meadows
The Scarborough Dude starts this podcast in Scarborough and ends in Hamilton at #MMPR. 

Music:
Loving Cup - Rolling Stones - Exile On Main Street
Little By Little - Rolling Stones - England's Newest Hit Makers
I Need You - The Pointer Sisters - Pointer Sisters

Saturday, July 02, 2016

DicksnJanes #567: anotherhodgepodge

The Scarborough Dude reacts to external events, resulting in another hodgepodge podcast.

Music:
We Shall Overcome - Pete Seeger - Mojo Presents Dylan's Scene
Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone - Johnnie Ray - Magic Hits of the 1950s
You Are What I Am - Gordon Lightfoot - Old Dan's Records
Ooh Child - Beth Orton - Peace Songs

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

DicksnJanes #566: justanaudiojournal

The Scarborough Dude reminds himself this is just an audio journal - and that’s okay.

Music:
St. Andrews - Bedouin Soundclash - Street Gospels
Hey There Fancy Pants - Ween - Quebec
Bonhomme! Bonhomme! - Kids Direct - O Canada!

Friday, June 24, 2016

DicksnJanes #565: droningon

The Scarborough Dude drones on about lawn bowling, Bluffers Park, Fathers Day, and drones.

Music:
Moroccan Peoples Revolutionary Bowls Club - Blur - Think Tank
Little Red Rooster - The Rolling Stones - The Rolling Stones, Now!
Hold On - Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls

Friday, June 17, 2016

DicksnJanes #564: asIlive

The Scarborough Dude talks about everything you hear on this podcast.

Music:
The Storm - Patrick Watson - Close to Paradise
Road To Peace - Tom Waits - Orphans: Brawlers

Friday, June 10, 2016

DicksnJanes #563: alackthereof

The Scarborough Dude talks about what seems to be missing in his life.

Music:
Young Love - Sonny James - 100 Country Classics
Lovey Dovey - The Clovers - Magic Hits of the 1950s
Book of Love - The Mudlarks - Magic Hits of the 1950s
So Sad - The Everly Brothers - Best Of The Everly Brothers

Thursday, June 02, 2016

DicksnJanes #562: growingold

1995 Dodge Roadtrek 190, bought used for $10,000 (not mine)
The Scarborough Dude is starting to face the realities of growing old, somewhat reluctantly.

Music:
The Back Room - Van Morrison - New York Sessions ´67
Kookaburra Sits In The Old Gum Tree - Marion Sinclair - Essential Aussie Songs
Subterranean Homesick Blues - Bob Dylan - Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan's 115th Dream - Bob Dylan - Bringing It All Back Home

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

DicksnJanes #561: letusnottalkfalselynow

Starts with a clip recorded while medicated, spliced together with another clip recorded while medicated, interspersed with songs heard while medicated.

Music:
All Along The Watchtower - Bear McCreary - Battlestar Galactica: Season Three
All Along The Watchtower - Kurtless - John Wesley Harding
All Along The Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix - Experience Hendrix: The Best Of Jimi Hendrix


Special thanks to @dbrodbeck on Broken Area Podcast for supporting my borrowing his choice of music.

Friday, May 20, 2016

DicksnJanes #560: hankering

Kerouac, Ginsberg and Beat friends in NYC
When the Scarborough Dude gets a hankering, he's powerless to stop himself.

Intro courtesy @AlienCG: http://www.aliencg.com

Music:
I Want To Ride My Bicycle - Queen - Alex & Jamie
Bye Bye Blues - Les Paul & Mary Ford - Magic Hits of the 1950s
Visions of Johanna - Bob Dylan - Blonde On Blonde



Friday, May 13, 2016

DicksnJanes #559: petulance


Petulance: the quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered
Mostly Eric Clapton's story, with a few connecting points along the way... Oh ya, and Scarborough Dude gets petulant.

Music:
It All Depends - Eric Clapton - Behind the Sun
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton - Crossroads
Change The World - Eric Clapton - The Clapton Chronicles

Friday, May 06, 2016

DicksnJanes #558: fullsizerendering

The Scarborough Dude talks about church, tokes, stars, time - the usual stuff... And More Beach Boys!

Music:
California Dreamin' - Beach Boys - Best of the Brother Years 1970-1986
Kokomo - Beach Boys - Fifty Big Ones: Greatest Hits
This Whole World - Beach Boys - Sunflower
Cabinessence - Beach Boys - 20/20

Friday, April 29, 2016

DicksnJanes #557: Heroes and Villains

The Scarborough Dude starts off with a good buzz, then talks church and Beach Boys. Lots of great tunes too!

Music:
Honkin' Down the Highway - Beach Boys - Best of the Brother Years 1970-1986
Funky Pretty - Beach Boys - Holland
Come Go With Me - Beach Boys - Best of the Brother Years 1970-1986
Heroes and Villains - Beach Boys - The Beach Boys Classics... Selected By Brian Wilson
Til I Die - Beach Boys - Best of the Brother Years 1970-1986

Saturday, April 23, 2016

DicksnJanes #556: Queen, Prince, and Beach Boys


The Scarborough Dude is consumed by his latest kick in books and music - listen in eh. 

Music:
Wouldn't It Be Nice - Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
Student Demonstration Time - Beach Boys - Surf's Up
Busy Doin' Nothin' - Beach Boys - The Beach Boys Classics... Selected By Brian Wilson

Saturday, April 16, 2016

DicksnJanes #555: change, preparation, energy!

The Scarborough Dude is surprised to find 555 is supposed to have some spiritual meaning; just google it! 

Music:
Background: Dave Brubeck
Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm - Crash Test Dummies - Oh What A Feeling: A Vital Collection Of Canadian Music
Over and Over - The Dave Clark Five - The Dave Clark Five Hits
Do You Love Me - The Dave Clark Five - The Dave Clark Five Hits
Glad All Over - The Dave Clark Five - The Dave Clark Five Hits
Bike - Pink Floyd - Relics 

Special thanks to Norm Augustinus for closing, and more. Check out Norm's stories & videos!

Saturday, April 09, 2016

DicknJanes #554: childhoodandbeyond

The Scarborough Dude dredges up a few old memories from the 1950s, and whatever…

Music:
Tweedle Dee - LaVerne Baker - Magic Hits of the 1950s
The Hula Hoop Song - Georgia Gibbs - Magic Hits of the 1950s
Because - The Beatles - Abbey Road

Saturday, April 02, 2016

DicksnJanes #553: recovery

Scarborough Dude is enjoying the feeling of spring, and grateful to still be growing towards the light. Oh ya!

Music:
Boonoonoonoos - Boney M - Boonoonoonoos
I Love You Because - Johnny Cash - 100 Country Classics
DicksnJanes Closing Theme - John Meadows 


If you would like to know more about Art Kleps, Millbrook and the  BooHoo Bible, click the links.

Sunday, March 20, 2016

DicksnJanes #552: peeplease

Recorded at Bluffers Park, except for the coffee break on Yonge Street. No show notes yet (position open).

Music:
Qujannamiik - The Jerry Cans - Aakuluk
Jesus Hits Like an Atom Bomb - Lowell Blanchard and the Valley Trio - Atomic Platters:  Cold War Music from the Golden Age of Homeland Security
Language Is A Virus - Laurie Anderson - Home of the Brave
Netsanet - Mulatu Astatke - Mulatu Astatke: Story of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975

Wednesday, March 09, 2016

DicksnJanes #551: Changing Horses

Yup! Back over here now. Midstream. And does it make any difference - nope!


Music:
My Justine - Larkin Grimm - Parplar
Post World War Two Blues - Al Stewart - Past, Present & Future
Monterey - The Animals - Retrospective

Special thanks to Calgary's Best Podcast, TipTapTip