pop culture – food – tech – occult

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1:48:34 – Frank investigates “Super Bowl Boulevard” in NYC, on Broadway from 47th Street down to 34th Street… plus the Other Side (at 1:08:21)… City Sounds by Garmisch [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], SET ME FREE by Jonny Kinetic [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 3.0], The Best of Bob Grant from John Lightning 5 (excerpt) [collection], Soixante-8 by Obsibilo [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Stove Top Stuffing For Pork With Ally Sheedy (Commercial, 1980) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Can’t Get A Grip by Yop [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Everybody’s Fault But Your Own by Obnox [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Orson & Dick shmooze about tv interviewers [YouTube], Butterscotch Drops of Lime by Kulor [Ubiktune, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Throbbing Red Oatmeal by Another Flask of Weird [Archive.org, CC BY-ND 3.0].

F1995

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2:01:55 – Frank on the streets of NYC, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Investigating “Super Bowl Boulevard”, too cold to continue, The Grammys, The State of the Union, HD video, plastic surgery, internal evil, The Dark Crystal, Daft Punk, Metallica, meta-government theories, Stereolab, Indian food, soup, sodium, thug, Bronies, Bluffcosm Cassette NYC (February 2001), ego, individuality, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 1:21:36)… Hitclip by Infight [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Playball (Commercial, 1980) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Mutual – NY World’s Fair Patrons Rescued [collection], TV Guide Commercial – 1977 [YouTube], Red Rage by Elixir [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], I Can’t Tell You Why I’m Smiling by Bullette [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-SA 2.5], La estrella de Fomalhaut by Jaime Heras [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], SHOWTIME promos (Thursday, May 24th 1984) [YouTube], WGN Channel 9 – Sunday Matinee – “The World of Hans Christian Andersen” (Opening, 1977) [FuzzyMemories.TV], That’s Incredible [YouTube], Global Communication by Frame [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], About BWebCentral.com by Brad Detchevery [Archive.org, CC BY 2.5], Treasure by Rodd Keith [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], WLS Channel 7 – ABC News Special Report – “Carter Cabinet Changes” (1979) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Cowboy X Sesame Street (Jean Shepherd) [YouTube], Rumbaluna by MrJuan [Jamendo, CC BY 3.0], Imperial Leather – “You Can’t Beat That, Karate Man” (Commercial, 1980) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Washington Post March (with Adjutant’s call) (Sousa) by US Navy Band [Musopen, public domain], Latin Nightbug by Lee Rosevere [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC 3.0], WDW Monorail Spiel 10 by Jack Wagner [collection], King Edward VIII – Abdication Speech (1936) [collection].

F1994

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2:52:28 – Frank on the streets of NYC, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Psychological aspects of cold, talking to a wall, America, need a hat, question of the delivery of meaning to a consciousness, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, squash, pinball, law of attraction, complaining, hat shopping, security concerns, Super Bowl, Family Guy, salt water puddles, coldwave, tuque, The Great White North, Zen Burger, arcade review (Modern Pinball NYC), data noise, Grand Central fun facts, firmament, ping pong, presidential platform, people living in the tunnels, soup, love, Captain & Tennille divorcing, old celebrities who are younger than me, XTC, Sylvester, disco, Paint American, EmoSPARK artificial intellgence, no connection, magic seeps into innocent productions, Crap From The Past, pop  music, Sniff ‘n’ the Tears, paintings of interdimensional girls, Happy Days, Pinky Tuscadero synchronicity, dusk, laughing, Bleeding Edge by Thomas Pynchon, 16mm dandelion, train announcer, tech increase, the Other Side, Those Amazing Animals, Rocky synchronicity, dust collectors, Burgess Meredith talking about moray eels, Steely Dan, The Mighty Boosh, Pat Sajak, Ed Grimley, boring time travel, computer voices, UFOs, the new golden age, ignorance is bliss, preacher, opera singer, cat food, and more… plus the Other Side (at 2:11:48)… KAAY – Michael O’Sullivan aircheck [Archive.org, public domain], Around The Entrance by Frame [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], SHOWTIME promos (July 1984) [YouTube], Cyberspace by Electronic World [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Longmont Potion Castle – Virtual Balboa [YouTube], Dancing Tiger by Damscray [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Those Amazing Animals – Joe Schirck [YouTube], The Enemy of My Enemy’s My Enemy / No Speed Trap by Louis G [Ubiktune, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], WLS Channel 7 – Fridays (Promo, 1980) [Fuzzymemories.tv], Urban Rapidity by Roberto Daglio [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Podcast Studio35D Episode2 (April 21, 2007) [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0].

F1993

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2:42:27 – Frank on the streets of NYC, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Very cold morning after snowstorm “Janus”, weather hype, The Sopranos, New Jersey’s image, Super Bowl, Weed Bowl, Indian symbolism, Bioshock Infinite, dog on subway, straphangers, hellish commute, flying cars, The Phantom Menace, Grand Central, -40 degrees in Sweden, Goldilocks, Maxwell Smith Balls, dream of the end of the world with weather wars and living toys, squash, tolerating emptiness, shampoo like ice, slacking off, The Pinball Arcade, vending machine, new Nightstation “dark ride” demo (0.4), absinthe walk, Canadian geese, mallards, women’s squash, the sum of all positive integers is -1/12, Against The Day by Thomas Pynchon, fractals, perfect moment, vegetarian dilemma, soup, De La Soul is Dead, new theory of church, introverts and extroverts, religion as a primitive interpretation of high technology, a beautiful design that was damaged in some way, dead malls, abandoned amusement parks in Asia, Modern Pinball NYC, Boba Fett news, Lando, Lobot, Koo Stark as Camie, Barnes & Noble, vinyl, Target “Greatland”, American Idol, dining concourse aggression, Frank Nora Simulator, video game review (Bioshock Infinite), politics, ultra violence in the media, and more… plus the Other Side (at 2:02:01)… Kentucky Fried Chicken Training – Post Mix Beverage System [collection], Cloudy by Brady Arnold [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], WSNS Channel 44 – “Psychedelic Station ID” (1975) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Venture – “Hairdryer and Musk” (Commercial, 1980) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Cohen Method by Tab & Anitek [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Longmont Potion Castle – Donut Handler [YouTube], Entrée Des Dames by ValDesLacs [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Nixon on phone with Kissinger (4/7/71) [Nixon Library, [public domain], Obliviana Wander Radio Mini Preview #1 (4/18/02) [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], I’m Tired by Walrus [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Spiro Agnew – St. Louis – Draft Dodgers [collection], Mirror Maze by Dong [Ubiktune, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Oakbrook Center – “What I Want For Christmas” (Commercial, 1981) [FuzzyMemories.TV], ABC Fall promos 1976 [YouTube], Churchill – Riddle, Mystery, Enigma [collection], Motorcycle Boy by Slave [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Jean Shepherd on The Joe Franklin Show (10/13/72 – WOR TV) [collection].

F1992

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2:01:22 – Frank on the streets of NYC, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Happy birthday Andy, sitcom star deaths, Russell Johnson (Professor from Gilligan’s Island) dead at 89, the heart of pon .p culture, Generation X, our relationship with TV shows, Dave Madden (Ruben Kincaid from The Partridge Family) dead at 82, the Gilligan’s Island death guide, Mr. Magoo, cartoon booth memory, Super Bowl in NJ, the band with one song, squash, pop culture simulator, future friendly, the new season of American Idol, American Idol judges, reflective metal circles in Times Square, recreating a Sharper Image in my house if I was rich, B. Dalton Bookseller, weird chemtrails, Professor could build a radio out of coconuts but couldn’t fix the boat, Josie and the Pussycats in Outer Space, The New Adventures of Gilligan, Gilligan’s Planet, Partridge Family 2200 A.D., The Brady Kids, wizard bird, The Brady Bunch Movie, Nightstation, photos on an escalator, squash again, gadget lust, Apple Store, Snake Alan College synchronicity, meta in society, “that guy”, Grand Central, crowd noise, later on in Union Square, cult members, snack review (Ocean’s Halo Seaweed Chips – Sea Salt), beverage review (Coco Libre Protein Coconut Water – Coffee), mind control, Movin’ on Up by Primal Scream, freedom and love, 1996, the far future, and more… plus the Other Side (at 1:20:45)… A Fistful Of Time by Atomik Circus [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 3.0], John Peel’s Final Perfumed Garden (8/14/67) (excerpt – phasing) [collection], Harris Bank – “Free Hubert Alarm Clock” (Commercial, 1979) [FuzzyMemories.TV], 1971 – GAF Viewmaster with Jodie Foster and Henry Fonda [YouTube], The Gloucestershire Wassail by IKOS David Clifton with the choirs of Peterborough Cathedral [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Chewin Gum live by Smarton Trio + 1 [Budabeats, CC BY-NC-ND 2.5], UFO Party by MrJuan [Jamendo, CC BY 3.0], Dutch Radio Commercials 1985 : Compleet Sterblok [Archive.org], Mappy (Namco, 1983) [MAME], Coffee House by Dan Tindall [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Polar Bear Man by Polar Lion [Onsug], Hamburger: The Motion Picture (1986) – Trailer [YouTube], Chez Bob’s Back at School 82 by Another Flask of Weird [Archive.org, CC BY-ND 3.0], This Is Jerk by Juanitos [Jamendo, CC BY 3.0], Way to Go! with Dr. Don (Episode 1, Part 3, 1979) (granola, reptiles) [FuzzyMemories.TV], kRaga1 by KraftiM [Jamendo, CC BY 3.0], Dragon’s Lair (excerpt) [YouTube].

F1991

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2:11:58 – Frank on the streets of NYC, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Very foggy morning, pogonip, people driving like maniacs, smart cars, sun and moon, fog banks, symbolism, is the world being edited like in Dark City?, model train meetings, Nightstation VR, The Sharper Image, new paving in Times Square, Zeitgeist Crazy Paving, jackhammering, TV studio, wasteful filmmaking, grease pumping, model train pursuits, bank with ladder logo, Hippodrome, insane economic system, mystery talk show from the early 2000s, D&D stats, Gauntlet, falafel, Geoffrey Zakarian’s Heirloom Bean soup, how to pronounce the letter “H”, banana issues, creation vs. evolution vs. technology, another mystery talk show host, new world order, N.W.O. by Ministry, other 2014s, information, The Michael Essany Show, Duke Fightmaster, Shakerleg on Conan, homeless quotes, the doors of Grand Central, 1Q84, 2Q14, chimp head, gray Twizzlers dream, squash, new store “P!Q”, “visible” Barbie, weird Indian food, Khaosology Q&A, John Lundberg, Miracle Men, The Miracle Man, crop circles, the persistent “5 Videos” dream, online commercials, TV reviews (Space Dandy, Space Adventure Cobra, Lillyhammer, Louie, Lady Gaga Muppet Christmas, Girls, True Detective), elevator screen, car 2090, frozen week, ruts, using mysteriousness, Boards of Canada, and more… plus the Other Side (at 1:31:06)… Nightshift by Nicoals Eller [Supafeed ,CC BY-NC-ND 2.5], Surfin Simon by Crazy Aces [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], RCA – “I Got a Free TV” (Commercial, 1979) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Golden Champale – “The Bold One” (Commercial, 1979) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Caution2 by The Other [One on Twoism], Repo Man TV Version – Rodriguez Brothers [collection], Grass Girl by The Zombie Drivers [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Helen Reddy – Very Rare Interview (excerpt) [YouTube], The Games of Starcade – Galaga [YouTube], Spinnin’ by Alex [ccMixter, CC BY 3.0], Fraternity Vacation (1985) [YouTube], Sky Rockets Rag by Polar Lion [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Dailysonic Episode 26 – 28 Hours A Day – 4/19/05 (opening) [collection], The Stars and Stripes Forever by United States Army Band [Musopen, public domain], John Lennon & Paul McCartney Interview (New York – Larry Kane (TV, Newsfront) – 5/14/68) [collection].

F1990

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2:25:57 – Frank on the streets of NYC, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Wintry mess, scorpion snow, hexagonal mysteries, a bustle in the hedgerow, Velveeta shortage, dip-type snacks, vending machine quest, topiaries, concourses, escalator messages, blue numbers, unexpected snack bars, Corridor of Losers, the Chinese death harp, little liquor bottles, New Jersey in the news, traffic jams, misery, The Police, presidents with personality, disaster du jour, illusions, new people, TV in the 70s, The Little Rascals, Bewitched, Paul Lynde, movie review – Her (2013), the near future, ATM, new $100 bill, Bob Grant, 1973 time travel dream, dream of a scale model of “Disney’s Hawaiian Dock”, Marvel Hedge Row, Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, silly fictional names in marketing, old guys in commercials, Cutty Sark, mixing some cement in a wheelbarrow, addiction, personality test PEP, unoriginality, Val Doonican as himself, Khaosology Q&A, premonition, Joe Boxer, Magic Foggy, Diggerland, soup, Pylones becomes “P!Q”, building a new train station under Grand Central, mango lassi, listening to the archive, regret, Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Spoonz, aspects of Pennsylvania, Shwings, Freemountain Hats, Yoda hat, Stone Temple Pilots, confident rock stance, meta analysis, cup o mashed potatoes, Twin Peaks rumor, drone, Flava Flav, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 1:45:26)… grocery store training film 1989 (1/3) (excerpt) [YouTube], Thougtless Desire by Organoid [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], NBC Lineup Promos 1978 [YouTube], Nixon – “I’m Not A Crook” [collection], TetonMountainStomp by Schroeder’s Playboys [Archive.org], Lazy Bones by Wooden Shjips [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Menlo Park Mall Commercial from the 1980s [YouTube], Rodgers: Circus on Parade (The Grand Finale) by Bensenville Municipal Band [Archive.org, CC BY 3.0 US], 2 Minutes by Tubular Tos [Soundclick, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Arcadia – The making of the Videos – Election day – 1985 (excerpt) [YouTube], Symbiosis at EPCOT Center (excerpt) [YouTube], Friends (Live) by Jenni Potts [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Coffee Grows on White Oak Trees by Roger McGuinn [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Sneaky TT Broadcasting System 1 (9/12/10) (opening) [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Up & Down by The Wavers [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-ND 2.5].

F1989

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1:55:29 – Frank on the streets of NYC, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Polar vortex, frost quakes, unreal people, gas dream, City Arts Building dream, foggy pre-dawn bus stop, foggy empty Target parking lot, Underworld song Cups from Beaucoup Fish, decongestant, cake, Turkish photo exhibit, illusions, F Troop, Khaosology Q&A, pancakes, new Yestercades in Somerville, Bob Grant airchecks,moving past consvervatism and libertarianism, Comet ISON disappointment, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 1:15:21)… 1981 Spaceport Employee Training Video Pt 1 [YouTube], 1981 Spaceport Employee Training Video Pt 2 [YouTube], Bronson Pinchot AMLA Interview 11-3-89 – pt. 1 of 2 [YouTube], Bronson Pinchot AMLA Interview 11-3-89 – pt. 2 of 2 [YouTube], Maybe by MyVirtualBand Members [MyVirtualBand (defunct), CC BY 2.0].

F1988

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3:01:35 – Frank in The Overnightscape Studio in New Jersey. Topics include: Snow day, catcam issues, coffee gifts, Peet’s Coffee, searching for City Roast hotel coffee, beer review (Kelpie Seaweed Ale), cereal prize, candy review (Wild Ophelia Smokehouse BBQ Potato Chips Bar), Space Dandy, little yous in your eyes in the mirror, Airplane (1980) – Flight 209, Archive.org, podcasting, annoying trailer, The Console Living Room, Maze Craze, Radiohead, the year 2000, Austin Powers, The Love Guru, Cinnabon, The Gold, The Overnightscape 906: Half a Supermarket (8/29/12), the time machine of Frank, Chainsaws & Toasters, card game review (Superfight!), going into the living room, the mail, the cats, Wii, lotion review (The Body Shop Hemp Hand Protector, The Body Shop Absinthe Purifying Hand Cream), hemp and absinthe, MSNBC “Lockup” Marathon, people in higher worlds, Spice Girls, whisky review (Johnnie Walker Double Black), Vanilla Sky (2001), Alicia Witt, Hollywood Stock Exchange, taking a neutral stance on the mystery, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 2:21:10)… Square Pickin’ by SLiVeR [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Welcome To the Underland by Lo Faber [Archive.org, CC BY-NC 3.0], Mountain Giant by The Re-Stoned [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0], Dateline Walt Disney World – The Disney Decade, 1990 [YouTube], Hasbro – Tente – Come To Life – Vintage Commercial – 1970s [YouTube], Quand je serai grand – INSTRUMENTAL VERSION by Löhstana David [Jamendo, CC BY 3.0], Spiro Agnew – “Pampered Prodigies & Professional Pessimists” [collection], The Voice [collection], Propinquity by Solxis [Jamendo, CC BY-ND 3.0], Ginchy by The Surfside IV [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Spaceport Arcade (TV Report) [YouTube], Hot Dog City OST – Credits by NESMETAL [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Mother Earth by Schattenfell [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 3.0].

F1987

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2:33:09 – Welcome to 2014, ultra blizzard “Hercules”, theory of the future, the holidays, driving through Connecticut, Mohegan Sun, history of Indian casinos, New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, Ryan Seacrest, Miley Cyrus, Debbie Harry, Tappan Zee Bridge, toll plazas, The Pinball Arcade on Steam on PC, new NYC mayor Bill de Blasio, megalomania, horse drawn carriages in NYC may be replaced with electric “horseless carriages”, Bob Grant dead at age 84, weed stores in Colorado, light bulbs, dream of time travel and German tattoos, the 209 day mark, Alltown, slot machines (Lord of the Rings, Chainsaws & Toasters, Family Guy, The Gold, Sun God, Moon Goddess, Avatar, etc.), super hot burrito, Krispy Kreme, Spin Street, Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul, “Tenderness” by General Public, Winter Garage, and much more… plus the Other Side (at 1:52:50)… Fine Fine Fine by The Mentalettes [Budabeats, CC BY-NC-ND 2.5], Guarantee Auto (Commercial, 1979) [FuzzyMemories.TV], history of Cineplex Odeon Theatres–Coming Attractions (1985-1997) (excerpt) [YouTube], Dance Of Shadows by SERGO.TEL [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Launch CD-Rom Magazine Ad from 1997 [YouTube], Hot Dog… The Movie (1983) – Trailer [YouTube], Leafless Quince Tree by Rolemusic [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Solar System by Depressive Art [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], NBC Lineup Promos 1978 [YouTube], Emotion by Rock-80s [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 3.0], WBBM Channel 2 – It’s Worth Knowing with Mary Jane Hayes (Opening, 1980) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Red Rose Flow by Kino Oko [Ektoplazm, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], WLS Channel 7 – AM Chicago – “Hoffman & Ski Show” (Part 4, 1978) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Track 07 by Flexor [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0].

F1986

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1:45:35 – Strange weather on the porch, Camino Viejo cigar, driving with my grandfather, El Camino Real, geese flying, slacking with Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited and Facebook slots, haircut, Ballast Point Sculpin India Pale Ale, Nightstation, the next-gen VR metaverse, The Overnightscape Underground, weird balance, the incredible mystery all around us, science and the supernatural, accepting that your thoughts on the unknown may be wrong, the comfort and prison of belief, my complex relationship with Jersey City, going to NYC with college pals in the 80s, the PATH Train, 9/11, Jersey City commutes, ley lines and energy vortexes, my grandmother’s ghost, consensual reality, pleasing bittersweet memories, the future, South Sudan, romance of a hydraulic lift, a brighter tomorrow, vacation, and more… plus the Other Side (at 1:05:10)… Flight Of The Igloo by S.E.T.H [Ektoplazm, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Untitled: Anywhere But Here (1970s) [Prelinger], Ryuusei Janshi Kirara Star (1996, Jaleco) [MAME], WGN Channel 9 – In Search Of (Promo, 1980) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Doug by East of Earth [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Captain Kangaroo – “Get Your Shots” (PSA, 1980) [FuzzyMemories.TV], No Werewolf by Allah-Las [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Midnight Monologue (Demolee Guitar Mix) by Acid42 [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Various Stations – “TV DX Potpourri” (1979/1980) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Cave of the Heart by SLiVeR [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0].

F1985

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1:41:54 – Frank on the streets of NYC, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Nice moment in the cosmos, shifting gears, book review (“Cool Tools: A Catalog of Possibilities” by Kevin Kelly), The Whole Earth Catalog, techno shamanism, cyberpunk, hopes for the future, sick society, Duck Dynasty, subway, aesthetics, flute music, The Magic Garden, The Yule Log, one song, the depression-era farmer woman photo look, Life Magazine, ticket hutch, giant candy, holographic heater, holiday train sets, happy idiot archetype, indulging in the joy of hate, the emptiness of life, Coke II, prostitution now legal in Canada?, the upcoming Khaosology Q&A, T Train apparel, Nightstation VR, Foghat Cellars wine, rummaging through used CDs and DVDs, terrariums aquariums, the name of this episode, 70s environmental flag, bassoons, semi-conscious, Nightstation, analysis of a chocolate ad, France, flip-flop warthogs, holiday plan, and more… plus the Other Side (at 1:01:31)… Laugh Tracks by Garmisch [blocSonic, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], The Mint (Commercial, 1979) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Apollo 11 Launch [collection], JR Ikebukuro station Departure melody [YouTube], A Boy’s Song by James Hogg – Read by SAC [LibriVox, public domain], Godzilla vs. The Good, The Bad & The Ninja Turtles in Outer Space (They Be Fightin’) by Partners In Wonder [collection], Hostess Chocodiles commercial [YouTube], Glenn Miller Orchestra by Another Flask of Weird [Archive.org, CC BY-ND 3.0], new-beat by bethke-musik [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Going Astray (Original Radio Edit) by Domenico Pandolfo aka TheTranceMaster [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Girl in Gold Boots (trailer, 1968) [Archive.org, public domain], WGN Channel 9 – John Drury and NewsNine (Opening & Excerpt, 1979) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Latin Nightbug by Lee Rosevere [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC 3.0], The Fabulous Funnies Intro [YouTube], Martian Greeting by Lakewaves [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Hot Dog City OST – Stage 5 by NESMETAL [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0].

F1984

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2:10:43 – Frank on the streets of NYC, plus the Other Side. Topics include: A weather anomaly, scarves that cost more than phones, creepy guy at the water fountain, passing through an electrical field, John Peel’s final Perfumed Garden on Radio London (14 August 1967), Philip Seymour Hoffman, three-named Americans, The Beatles, extant, guesstimate, personal space, The Road Warrior, mopping, pop culture quoting, Devils Haircut, milieu, Star Wars, Fargo, The Voice finale, schadenfreude, Christina Aguilera, mind control symbolism, synchronicities, Lady Gaga, South Park, Celine Dion, old celebrities that are younger than me, Chicago, Monty Python, still cold outside, not feeling well, popcorn issues, The Replacements, explanation of the episode name and art, theory of theories, dead malls, Columbia Closings, mathematical thinking, soup, holiday plan, Classic Mac and Cheese, people who leave garbage on the table, Oi Ocha, Sifl & Olly, the history of cream soda, VR update, Nightstation demos, delusional websites, Charles Chips, Peter O’Toole died, The Pinball Arcade, Paranoimia (Extended Version) by The Art Of Noise with Max Headroom, The Pope, upcoming songs on the Other Side, political obsessions, Upwave on HLN, Headline News, Crossfire, political entertainment, unpleasant timeline, ultra obscure Internet broadcaster, and more… plus the Other Side (at 1:30:24)… The Ties That Bind by Jennifer Avalon [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Rockland County by Copper Man [collection], Virginia Slims mall film (1988) [Archive.org], Talvilaulu by Anthing [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Alienation by Neural [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], CB Radio in 1975 [YouTube], Plastic & Flashing Lights by Professor Kliq [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], 1978 NBC Promo Quark CPO Sharkey [YouTube], NBC Pine Canyon is Burning promo 1977 [YouTube], Street Fighter II – Intro [MAME], WGN Channel 9 – The Pink Panther (Commercial Break, 1981) (excerpt) [FuzzyMemories.TV], A New Cupboard From Ikea by Ilkae [Archive.org, CC BY-ND-NC 1.0], Repo Man TV Version – Buzz Aldrin [collection].

F1983

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1:56:34 – Frank meets Trucker Bob in Grand Central Terminal, and they record while eating at The Oyster Bar. Trucker Bob is a friend of Republic of Avalon Radio, and they talk to Jim and Lillian Fidler via an app on Bob’s phone. Plus the Other Side (at 1:16:19)… Way To New Start by Synth Dimension [Archive.org. CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Blood Drinkers Only by Beware The Dangers Of A Ghost Scorpion! [Budabeats, CC BY-NC-ND 2.5], Impossibles – Frankenstein Jr. – Opening Titles [YouTube], Your Friend The Soil – Keep It Or Lose It (excerpt) [A/V Geeks], I Can No Wait by Guitari [collection], Prairie Fire (7/11/96) (part D – Wienermobile) [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Shanghai Sideshow by Elixir [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], WAVE Channel 3 – Celebrity Sweepstakes (Opening, 1975) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Good Night by Radioactive.Cake [Ektoplazm, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], The Australian Sunrise by James Lister Cuthbertson – Read by Secrets [LibriVox, public domain], It Can Really Get To You [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC 3.0], IUMA on MTV – November 1994 [YouTube], Machine by Inconexia [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 3.0], Chopping Mall (1986) (Trailer) [YouTube], 1977 New Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeers (excerpt) [YouTube].

F1982

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3:09:53 – Frank in New Jersey and NYC, plus the Other Side. Topics include: The sequence of events on a freezing morning, sharing blame, global cooling, seasons, 1919 Buffalo Nickel, Washington Redskins, planet of children, Union Square, Best Buy, Nobody Beats The Wiz, retail history, busted displays and kiosks, Battle of the Planets, Powdered Toast Man from The Ren & Stimpy Show, YouTube URLs, Pope Francis, religion, God, cosmic nested enclosures, Rudolph Mercedes, sessions of cold, breaking into heaven, executive orders, New Jersey Transit, delete preferences, bus finally arrives, spentgags, batteries, subway, the pan flute, Virgin Megastore, Forbidden Planet, The Strand, confusion, high-pitched static, being recognized in public as the host of the show, sparks are flying, candy vending machine, the moviegoing experience, being treated like a criminal, Long Island memories, movie trailers, Abscam, General Cinema Corporation, General Magic, movie review (“Inside Llewyn Davis”), The Hobbit, moviegoing strategies, post office run, stinking garbage truck, Febreeze, Bilbo Baggins, Oculus Rift, subway, giant snakemobile, Coors Commemorative Cans, Union Square, MEGO, the new Nightstation VR project, movie review (“The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug”), completely random memories (green sonic sculpture, redhead elevator incident), You Never Leave Parsons, more movie trailers, kaiju, bus station, dimly-lit elevator, desolate bus gates, snowing in the Middle East, Wild Ophelia Smokehouse BBQ Potato Chips Bar, cacao, Gopal’s Nori Wrapped Energy Sticks – Power Wraps, the bad bus arrives, the long walk home, theory of ice, awkward roads, sees of thought in the night, TV review (“The Sound of Music Live!”), The Bonzo Dog Band, losers in this dimension, detente, “Cameras In Paris” by The Fixx, cool time, balance, and more… plus the Other Side (at 2:29:47)… I Saw the Light by The Search [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 2.5], Battle of the Nations by Polar Lion [Onsug, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Just Kidding TV show – The Making of Imagic’s Wing War [YouTube], Main Street- Audio Tour for the Blind [collection], Am Be In by Orange Magnolia (3/20/10 – Live at Gottrocks – Greenville, SC) [Archive.org, CC BY-ND 3.0], Gleaming the Cube (1989) Trailer [YouTube], McDonald’s – “Wild About Cherry” (Commercial, 1979) [FuzzyMemories.TV], WTHR Channel 13 – “NBC-Style Station ID” & Promo (1979) [FuzzyMemories.TV], RToneL by Sally Ride [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 2.5], The Neon Exhibition by 3D TV [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Howard Stern WNBC Opening [collection].

F1981

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1:50:34 – The Mexican Snacks (Barcel Takis Fuego, Marinela Gansito), vending machine food, aluminum, definition of vomit, audio difficulties, early snow, smoking in the bus terminal, subway, new “Andy Kaufman Lives” event coming in January, religious literature, Rush, NYC Podcasting Association (Meetup group) shuts down, marketing of marketing, is the world a computer simulation, mind games, missing child, security cameras, blast of cold, Andy Kaufman, Waiting For Godot, the big mystery, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, the midwest pastry “Kringle”, Hot Clay Oven, sag aloo, radio laughing, Jax Coco, Hello Pasta, Mortal Kombat, Bachmans, oatmeal recipe, Death Hot Sauce, Hemp Hearts, marijuana, isolation, diamonds, China, podcast directories, The Dubai Taxi Driver by Bicyclemark, The Fool, Sneaky TT, Sit ‘n Spin, rage of Garrett, Toys “R” Us, Zenith TV zoom function, Ferris wheel, and more… plus the Other Side (at 1:10:17)… NY-TV SATURDAY COMMERCIAL BLOCK 1973 [YouTube], Toxic Lunacy by Solxis [Jamendo, CC BY-ND 3.0], Stormbox by Lee Rosevere [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-SA 2.5], Intoxicator by Aloha Sluts [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Hot Chili (1985) [YouTube], President Nixon – Greatness Comes In Simple Trappings [collection], Mohito by Oleg O. Kachanko [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 3.0], The Watchmaker’s Apprentice by The Clockwork Quartet [clockworkquartet.com, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Pallid Underbrush by fluidvolt [Ubiktune, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], A&P Food Stores – “A Butcher Shop with Supermarket Prices” (Commercial, 1979) [FuzzyMemories.TV], WMAQ Channel 5 – NewsCenter5 – “ElectroNewsMusik” (Ending, 1976) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Circle Square intro 1980s [YouTube], Naughty Stewardesses Trailer [YouTube], Hola Hola Bossa Nova by Juanitos [Jamendo, CC BY 3.0], Romance Keys by Click Click Click [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY 3.0], Alchemical Wedding (12/12/68, BBC Radio 1 “Night Ride with John Peel) [collection].

F1980

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1:24:02 – Frank in The Overnightscape Studio talking about the Menlo Park Mall… plus the Other Side (at 43:27)… Reporting London – CB Radio, part one [YouTube] , Reporting London – CB Radio, part two [YouTube], thisis a humalong (feat. featherbeard) by Rhoda [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], California by Stanleybirch [collection], 1970 Shasta Cola Animated Commercial [YouTube], Tang – “Susie Needs Vitamin C” (Commercial, 1978) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Environmental Education — A Beginning (1974) (excerpt) [FedFlix, public domain], I’m Confused by Guitari [collection], Mour by GKM [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], WTHR Channel 13 – Editorial – “Urban Homesteading” (1979) [FuzzyMemories.TV], WTHR Channel 13 – Today (Opening Moments, 1979) [FuzzyMemories.TV].

F1979

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2:09:21 – Frank on the streets of NYC, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Taking out the trash, look like a fool, procrastination, ennui, sitcom family, VR, shirts, money, Star Wars, bottles in the woods, reincarnation, Port Authority, 9/11, flags, Sneaky TT Broadcasting System, Bullette, Peter Ustinov, history of Nightstation, VR, making this world a better place, hope for the future, candy review (Ghirardelli Chocolate – Gourmet Milk Sea Salt Escape, Intense Dark Sea Salt Soiree, Squares Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt Caramel Filling), night, clothing issues, fire drill, tree lighting, Starbucks, shirt issues, ARMs, shopping cart straps, and more… plus the Other Side (at 1:28:59)… Cool walk by Delano [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Digya by Kevin MacLeod [incompetech.com, CC BY 3.0], Electronic Engineering by Katharine Priegues [SoundCloud, CC BY 3.0], CBS Network – In The News – “Census Forms On Their Way” (1980) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Adventures In Babysitting Trailer [YouTube], Parks Canada- Yukon Territory (from CBC 1985) [YouTube], Untitled 2 (Tongan Music) by Funa O Fangatapu [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Mego’s Slik Silver [YouTube], Hands Across the Sea by United States Army Band [Musopen, public domain], Afterlife by Ades Vapor [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], FORD MOTOR COMPANY [collection], I Try by Bullette [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-SA 2.5], Much Music interview with Men at Work [YouTube].

F1978

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2:25:09 – Frank is in cyberspace! He explores numerous demos on his newly acquired Oculus Rift Development Kit. Demos include roller coasters, movie theater simulators, Blocked In, Tuscany, a virtual EPCOT in Second Life, Half-Life 2, Team Fortress 2, Euro Truck Simulator 2, horror simulator, and more. Plus, a review of the book “Malls Across America” by Michael Galinsky, Weasel Village Mall VR concept, Meyer Lemons, new cat toy “Cat’s Meow”), Star Wars, Sebastopol dream, and more.. plus the Other Side (at 1:44:54)… Rack ‘Em Up! by Danny Snyder [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Mission Hill Karai-Pantsu (spicy pants) [YouTube], Magic Cap Cellphone Demo August 1995 (partial) [YouTube], Scrab T (Michel) by Tortue Super Sonic [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0], 1982 – Tron – Trailer [YouTube], Galaxy Disco (Commercial, 1976) [FuzzyMemories.TV], The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder (opening, 12/9/98) [collection], Somos Aire by Gain [FreeMusicArchive, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Sweet Caress by Kookooo Kitchen [EardrumsPop, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], The Mike Douglas Show with Robert Blake (Promo, 1979) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Things I didn’t say to you by 5 Vymir [Jamendo, CC BY-SA 3.0], Abandoned Shipping Lanes by Cousin Silas [BFW Recordings, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], JR Yurakucho station Departure melody [YouTube], American Gigolo (1980) – HQ Trailer [YouTube], Going Walkabout in Cyberspace, 1993 (edit) [YouTube].

F1977

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2:03:52 – Frank on the streets of NYC, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Reality blam, Harry Chapin, weird road, Toyota problems, Titanic, tire blowout incident, junkyard, hand lotion, Magic Marker, El Marko, Sharpie, life questions, Katy Perry’s corn chips (Popchips Katy’s Kettle Corn), Outkast, in an elevator, the Other Side, daily Internet video news shows from the mid-2Ks, Grand Central,depressing music, recording without recording, review of The Doctor Who 50th Anniversary extravaganza (Adventures in Time and Space, The Night of the Doctor, The Day of the Doctor, The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot, etc.), Dave’s birthday, Delicious Orchards, Fritter Shack, Dune, Holiday Fair, pepper grinders, sphere vendor, Jimmy Durante, “du” words boring light show, train set, reality blam, Formula 409, subway, thermostat and furnace issues, instability in reality, people driving like maniacs, massive traffic jam, Oculus Rift Development Kit, the book “Malls Across America”, Weasel Village Mall, a cosmic encounter, A Tribe Called Quest, Longmont Potion Castle, and more… plus the Other Side (at 1:23:34)… Gluematic Pen from Locti (Commercial, 1979) [FuzzyMemories.TV], Private School (1983) [YouTube], Pres. Taft – Humor [collection], Domination by Yamy [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], Theme from Land Surveyor, Part 5: Traversing (1992) [FedFlix, public domain], Tripping by Paul Lisak & After The Ice [Jamendo, CC BY-NC-SA 3.0], World of Motion – ‘Attraction Narration (Gary Owens)’ [collection], California Gothic by Hella Vader [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-ND 3.0], Achaidh Cheide by Kevin MacLeod [incompetech.com, CC BY 3.0], Burger Queen – “Try Our Specialty: Fried Chicken” (Commercial, 1978) [FuzzyMemories.TV], The Games of Starcade – Change Lanes [YouTube], Nixon Election Ad 68 [collection], Uneasy by Bullette [Archive.org, CC BY-NC-SA 2.5], Little Okie [YouTube], Burger Chef – “New Sign” (Commercial, 1979) [FuzzyMemories.TV], LIVE ManiaTV with Kristen [YouTube], Hipster Cable by Solxis [Jamendo, CC BY-ND 3.0], Hong Kong Here and Now: Tobacco Related Health Concerns (1983) [Archive.org], The Beatles interviewed by Kenny Everett – chat (6/6/68) [collection].

F1976

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