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JPH 134: Dammit! I had meant to stop doing the podcast, but I had set this one up on a timer. It was meant to post immediately after episode 70, but my kid tried to shove an ice cream cone in the disc drive and it shorted out my motherboard. I guess through some strange misfires of bits and bytes, this one slipped past me. Oh well. I called my guy James at Kerosene Media, and he said he'd cover me if RIAA tried anything. Regardless, I'll be taking it down soon so enjoy it while its up, diehards. Remember, stay subscribed. You never know what's coming around the corner...

I'm really not still doing the show. I had this one laying around from the old days, and thought you die hards would like to have it. I'm going back to my e-cave now...

JOE'S PODHOLE #132: The last time I was in Las Vegas, things were pretty bleak. I had just lost my job and was drifting aimlessly in a sea of despair (JPH 124). Not even a drinken haze could cure my depression at the loss of my livelihood and security. Fortunately, a lot can change in a short span of time. I found a new job (working for Mr. Big), and things are going great. So I decided to celebrate by implementing a "re-do" of my previous vacation. That's right, Podholers, this week's episode chronicles a triumphant return to Sin City! Join me and Paul The Neighbor as we win big, get hammered, and ambush unsuspecting tourists with questions about tigers, turds, and dead black people. Did I mention we'll take you on a thrill-a-minute tour of Mandalay Bay's sensational Shark Reef? There's no better way to spend a buzz when you're in Vegas than bumping around a room full of birds and fish. But wait, there's more! You'll help us make podcasting history, as Joe's Podhole kicks things off from within the Mandalay Spa's very own ball-sweating sauna! You'll practically smell the flesh cooking off of Paul The Neighbor's bones as we spin the hottest musical sounds on the internet! Get ready for another dose of sonic-meth, Podholers, because Joe's Podhole is back in Vegas! Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #132: "Pass That" by D.G.A.F. "Fatback High On The Hog" by Syrup "Jailbreak (LIVE)" by Supersuckers

JOE'S PODHOLE #131: It's safe to say that Supersuckers are one group who have found a home with Joe's Podhole (check out our past 'suckers interviews in episodes 45 and 84). Frontman Eddie Spaghetti has also appeared on JPH in a solo capacity (episode 74), so I know he's down with our wacky, underground shenanigans. We play their music, we attend their gigs, and we pretty much love it when they rock the shit. With this in mind, Paul The Neighbor, Podhole Girl Heather and I descended upon Chicago's Double Door for a face-to-face with the greatest frontman ever to walk the plains of awesome, Mr. Spaghetti himself. He was doing an acoustic show with his side-project stringmaster Jordan Shapiro (The Hangmen), and the pair thought it would be fun to let us weave our tapestry of idiocy in their presence once again. That's right, Podholers, you've got an invitation to 30 minutes of killer tunes, dick jokes, and frogs making love to pigs! We also mix in some fart noises and beer-scamming for good measure. As if that weren't enough to whet your appetite, all of the music you'll hear this week was recorded during that night's performance! And just in case anyone gets the wrong idea, I think Scott Churilla is a stand-up guy (and all-around killer drummer). I just have to bust on the dude because he thinks I suck. And I don't suck. I shimmer. Hey, before I forget, if you want to win this badass Tappeto Volante Italian Beer Cap SIGNED BY EDDIE AND JORDAN, email me at joe@joespodhole.com. I'll enter your ass (yes, that was poorly phrased) in the contest and you could win big! Diggit! Here's the LIVE music (recorded at the Double Door) for Joe's Podhole #131: "Sea Of Heartbreak" by Eddie & Jordan (orig. by Johnny Cash) "Marie" by Eddie & Jordan (orig. by Supersuckers) "Breaking Honey's Heart" by Eddie & Jordan (orig. by Supersuckers) "Peace In The Valley" by Eddie & Jordan (orig. by A3)

JOE'S PODHOLE #130: Mr. Big and I recently made a journey to the Hotel American Party in Guadalajara, Mexico. Our mission: simply to live up to the name bestowed upon our accommodations. It was hot, it was fueled by Tequila, and it was a landmark episode in Joe's Podhole lore. Join us this week for an historic show, as JPH goes international! Recorded in and around El Hotel Fiesta Americana, this episode's got Mr. Big and I waxing eloquent on local cuisine, the lesser-known facts about Tequila, and the subtle nuances of the world's most intricate romance language. What's more, I take the microphone to the streets of Mexico for some "hombre-de-la-calle" interviews! Squirm awkwardly as I mingle with the locals, delivering a battery of imbecilic uncensored questions IN SPANISH! Not only will you laugh like a bunch of crazy gringos, but you'll also enjoy some badass tunes. And for you diehard fans, I even threw some farts around to get the show started. Heat up the cow tongue, baby... Joe's Podhole is the fastest show in all of MEXICO! Arriba, Arriba! Andale, Andale! Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #130: "Louder" by Babylon Bombs "Freight Train" by Brand New Sin "No More Mr. Nice Guy (LIVE)" by Alice Cooper

JOE'S PODHOLE #129: I'm not kidding when I say that the first time I heard a 3 Inches Of Blood tune, I laughed. Not a mocking or ridiculous laugh, either. I loved their style of playing so much, it actually made me downright giddy! What's not to love? Blazing riffs, screaming vocals, and crazy-ass blast-beats, all with a tip-o-the-hat to an endless checklist of vital metallic influences. Not to mention their guitar player, Shane Clark, sees fit to appear on Joe's Podhole! That's right, friends and neighbors, Podhole Girl Heather and I drove down to Chicago's Vic Theatre to see 3 Inches Of Blood, get some face-time with Shane, and toss him some JPH-style curveballs. Join us as we chat up the bearded axeslinger on the topics of metal, sex, farts, Canada, and testicular lumps. You know, now that I think about it, I'm not entirely sure that Shane even liked me. Hell, I'm not even sure Podhole Girl Heather was all that keen on me by the end of the interview. Maybe it was because I kept trying to scam free beer. Perhaps it was because I kept interrupting him with annoying comments. It could have been the fact that I was sweating harder than Leon Spinks trying to recite the alphabet. It was 100 degrees in that dressing room... maybe I was emitting putrid body odor. Regardless of the weird vibe, Shane is the shit and 3 Inches Of Blood are the new kings of metal (in my book). Get ready for the pain, bitches, because this week's Podhole is about to bash your brains in! Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #129: "Deadly Sinners" by 3 Inches Of Blood "The Goatriders Horde" by 3 Inches Of Blood "Lord Of The Storm (Upon The Boiling Seas Part 2)" by 3 Inches Of Blood

JOE'S PODHOLE #128: Paul The Neighbor is a strange duck, that's for sure. Nine times out of ten, he'll go along with whatever topic happens to be on the table. If I want to talk about Iraq, he's down with it. If I want to talk about burps and farts, he complies without question. This week, in the middle of a segment, Paul The Neighbor flipped the script on me. From out of nowhere, he starts talking about the sexual habits of certain species from the animal kingdom. No warning. No segue. Just animal sex. It was as though the topic had been at the forefront of his mind for hours, and he could no longer wait to bring it up. Join us this week for a fascinating trip into the mind of PTN, the most dangerous neighbor in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Before all that, however, you'll catch the tail-end of my own post-layoff Irish wake! Podhole Girl Heather and Funny Steve helm the bittersweet festivities that immediately followed my getting fired from work (for more on that, tune in to JPH 124). Naturally, the gathering was a three-kegger, so I was hammered. Also this week, Podhole-favorite Tim rants about non-smokers and I rant about psycho shooters. Podhole Girls Allison and Cheryl also appear on the show, one with a movie review and the other with an brief editorial about guys getting swedish massages from other guys. It's a Joe's Podhole packed tighter than Kirstie Alley's jeans, and it's FREE! Long live the internet... Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #128: "Vampires On The Diamond Parade" by Syrup "Stuck Here" by Britt Black "Jump Around" by Critical Bill

JOE'S PODHOLE #127: The year was 2007. The tour was The Sounds Of The Underground. Myself and Paul The Neighbor were using phony passes to track down a member of the legendary GWAR for Joe's Podhole. Our excitement had hit a fever pitch! Would we get Oderus Urugus, Flattus Maximus, or Jizmak Da Gusha? The anticipation was thick, considering that the last time I saw GWAR was in 1993! I've been a fan since the early days... this experience was like a nightmare come true. As it turns out, we landed bass-freak (and founding member) Beefcake The Mighty. For those who have been living in a Top-40 haze for the last decade-and-a-half, Beefcake (as I like to call him) is a giant in the bass-playing community. Along with GWAR, Beefcake The Mighty has provided zit-faced bohabs year after year of unrelenting horror-punk complemented with a live show like no other. Gallons of blood, guts, and decapitations are standard fare for a GWAR concert (and that's just within the first few songs). These guys look like they crawled out of a Troma movie, only with electric guitars, buses, and roadies. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that Beefcake took to our podcast like an Asian porn star to a stream of whiz. Paul The Neighbor certainly left quite an impression on Beefcake, who has already pre-ordered a skid of PTN shirts (whenever I get my merch going). Please join us for this very special GWAR edition of Joe's Podhole, as we play games, read some listener mail, and jam some GWAR tunes! Wanna win the new GWAR CD, "Beyond Hell?" Just tell me the name of the Podhole Favorite (other than Paul The Neighbor) who makes a cameo in this show. Be the first to send your answer to joe@joespodhole.com, and I'll send you the disc! I'm way too good to you freakin' bohabs. Light some candles, sharpen the daggers, and ready the live chickens... it's GWAR on Joe's Podhole! Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #127: "Slaughterama" by GWAR "Black And Huge'" by GWAR "Eighth Lock" by GWAR "Womb With A View" by GWAR

JOE'S PODHOLE #126: Calling all hotties! If you like burps, farts and doodie jokes then your ship has come in! This week's episode sets the stage for a pageant like no other... the Miss Joe's Podhole contest to determine who will be the next Podhole Girl! We haven't panned out the details yet, but stay tuned for the full skinny in the coming weeks. We would have had more info this episode, but we were too busy talking with Paul The Neighbor and Podhole Girl Heather about colonic vapor and diapers from outer space. Of course, Podhole favorite Tim drops in to utter the most profane word in the English language. I was so offended, I actually had to censor him. Later in the show, we also discuss the infamous "moral compass." Remember the jagoff I talked about in the layoff episode (JPH 124)? This "compass" was his pathetic legacy. If you have a high-and-mighty dipshit in your life, this segment will definitely connect. My wife (Podhole Girl Allison) also gets in on this week's fun, yet only in a limited transitional capacity. My show, my rules. Best of all, you'll be treated to a mini-interview with the brand-new rock sensation NEON CULPA! These kids jam harder than Smuckers grape, and we got 'em first. Listen in as Podhole Girl Cheryl and I give Neon Culpa two scoops of Podhole at Chicago's House Of Blues. It's on 'till the break of dawn and you know it. Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #126: "Break Las Vegas'" by Stripwired "Interview With A Vampire" by Neon Culpa "The Human Instrument" by Volbeat

JOE'S PODHOLE #125: Any Chicagoan that likes killer music knows that a Mr. Blotto show is a rite of passage. These guys bring the skills every single time they play, and the crowd can't get enough. Here's another fact about Mr. Blotto: They were the first band ever interviewed on Joe's Podhole (episode 5). They've since appeared on the show several times, and boast an impressive track-record of never disappointing the Podholers. This week, we catch up with the fellas at Chicago's Abbey Pub, where we talk about songwriting, tattoos, sports and gayness. Paul The Neighbor and Podhole Girl Heather join in, as does (in a super-rare appearance) Podhole Girl Jen! Granted, the tunes are really long and I don't know how to shut up... so they really don't get to talk a lot this week (but what else is new). As with all Mr. Blotto appearances on Joe's Podhole, the featured music was recorded straight from the soundboard during the performance! What you hear is the real deal, and it's the sonic equivalent of a sea of titties covered in sugar. I'm putting the metal aside this week, and taking a trip to the town of Jammington... populaton: YOU! I know, that sucked. Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #125: "Once In A Lifetime'" by Mr. Blotto "Can't Go Back Anymore" by Mr. Blotto "Not An Easy Road" by Mr. Blotto

JOE'S PODHOLE #124: There I was, chatting with my office buddies about nothing special, when my boss crept up behind me. "Got a minute?" he asked. "Sure," I said, "Do I need something to write on?" He looked uneasy. "No, lets just go to the boardroom" he murmured. It seemed strange, but I did as he asked. When I entered the room, I started to get uneasy. I saw a random colllection of employees seated at the table, and their respective managers were standing behind them. Their faces were grim, and the vibe was full-on depressing. Here's the worst part: none of the managers (many of whom were friends of mine) would look me in the eye. We all sat there (the victims), nervously twiddling our thumbs and thinking what nobody wanted to say out loud. When the head muckety-muck walked in the room, there was a tense slience. Then he said it. "Your positions have been eliminated." Boom. There it was. Thirteen years of hard work and loyalty just got shat on by this douche for whom I had not one ounce of respect. The worst part?ÂÂAllison and I were supposed to vacation in Las Vegas with Paul The Neighboor and his wife the next day! How the fuck was I supposed to enjoy my trip after getting kicked in the balls like this? EASY! Get hammered, strap on the microphone, and do what I do best: Joe's Podhole! That's right, friends and neighbors, if there was ever a moment captured in time, it's this week's episode. You can actually hear the reality of my situation settling in. Less than 24 hours after losing my job, I'm lit up like a Christmas tree and doing the Podhole in Vegas! I didn't even tell my own wife, for fear of ruining our long-anticipated getaway! Except for some Mexicans and some old ladies, only Paul The Neighbor knew my dark secret. Download now, and you'll be ringside for my hellbound spiral into the land of wouded pride and financial insecurity. You'll also be treated to some kick-ass tunes by today's hottest musical entertainers! Yes, you'll feel like you're right there in Sin City with Paul The Neighbor and myself, rocking out and wondering how Allison will take the news. Curious? There's only one way to find out... Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #124: "Viva Las Vegas'" by The Dead Kennedys "Shoose Me" by Danko Jones "Dirty Girl" by CJ Sleez "Emily's Naughty Obsession" by Pretty Far Gone

JOE'S PODHOLE #123: Damn, it's good to be back. Sorry about the long wait, but the writer's strike has really hit us hard at Podhole headquarters. In fact, the only thing that hits harder is the music of this week's guests, Drowning Pool! They are one of those bands that somehow blend great melodies with real attitude and heaviness. I've been following the pool since the early days, so (needless to say) this was a real treat. Paul The Neighbor also joins the action at Durty Nellie's in Palatine, Illinois as we ask the fearsome foursome about their late pals Dave Williams and Dimebag (Pantera). We also pick their brains about ostriches, radical Islam and all points in between. These guys were way friggin' cool, despite the fact that I was hammered and talking a mile-a-minute. One of these days I should try doing an interview sober. Ha! Just kidding! Seriously, if you ever go to one of their shows and have a chance to meet them at the merch booth, it's worth the wait. And for those of you who have not yet heard Ryan (DP's new singer), your'e really in for a treat. We're dropping some new tunes (plus a classic) on this show, so be sure to guzzle a few Shiner Bocks before you press play. If you dig what you're hearing, go out and pick up some Drowning Pool CDs. Of course, you can WIN a COPY of the NEW DROWNING POOL disc, "Full Circle" just by listening to this episode! Enough is enough, let's get to the ass-kicking... Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #123: "Tunnel'" by The Blame (partial) "Soldiers" by Drowning Pool "Bodies" by Drowning Pool "Rebel Yell" by Drowning Pool

JOE'S PODHOLE #122: Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister once told me my show was the "Brokeback Podcast" (JPH 68). I just don't get it. How could he say that? Here we are now, presenting our second Christmas episode, and spend the majority of the show discussing female anatomy. How is that gay? Regardless, join Paul The Neighbor and Podhole Girl Heather this week on a journey beneath the patch, between the taint, and behind the... gunt. Yes, I said gunt. No offense to the large ladies, (especially at Christmas) but sometimes the conversation takes a turn that can't be reversed. If you find yourself unable to listen, though, never fear! Podhole favorite Tim returns in another classic, never-before-heard segment! This one is a throwback to when we had to share a hotel room during a weeklong business function. I'll admit that torturing Tim at 7:00 am isn't the wisest choice a man could make, but it's definitely the funniest (especially if you're recording it). What does any of this have to do with Santa Claus or Jesus? Nothing! Just because it's a Christmas episode doesn't mean we have to dedicate every freakin' second of content to the holidays! That said, join Podhole Girl Allison (my wife) as we host this yuletide extravaganza and feature some kick-ass seasonal tunes! By the way, this is the LAST EPISODE of 2007! We'll be back with a ton of all-new episodes of Joe's Podhole, but it won't be until January 13th. I know it's a bit of a wait but keep your pants on, allright? I need to take a breather once in a while, too. Anyway, I have to go. It's time to glue some mistletoe onto my belt buckle. Merry Christmas! Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #122: "Deck The Halls" by Twisted Sister "God Will Fuck You Up" by Unknown "Call It Christmas Time" by Supersuckers "Christian Vengeance" by If All Else Fails

JOE'S PODHOLE #121: It's amazing to think that I interviewed this band almost a year ago, and they are STILL on tour promoting their killer CD, "The Fall Of Ideals." Hell, they had started touring behind it earlier that year during Ozzfest (be sure to go back and catch our Ozzfest interview with them on JPH 98). Here they are again (finally) with their first full-length Joe's Podhole appearance, and it's a hell of a show. First off, Barfstein flew in to Chicago to join me at the gig. That meant heavy drinking and world-class partying at the hotel. Then, frontman Phil Labonte welcomed us with open arms and beers. There we were with one of metal's most dynamic vocal artists, and he was down with our show. As if that wasn't enough to make the average headbanger jealous... bass-hottie Jeanne Sagan gave us shots of whiskey and tried on my Podhole mask! She really is the bee's knees. Cute as a button, but she could take our head off with her bass-playing. After the interview, All That Remains tore the Wrigleyville crowd a new asshole and everyone went home happy! That reminds me... you could go home happy, too! Just listen to this episode of Joe's Podhole, and YOU could WIN a SIGNED COPY of "The Fall Of Ideals!" Metalheads only need apply. Before all that, though, download the show and listen as Barfstein becomes a roadie, Jeanne fights through her period, and Phil talks about chick-flicks. Also, don't forget to play along with the whole crew on the first ever game of Joe's Podhole's "What The Fuck They Sayin?" New tour dates were just announced for an All That Remains headline tour in early 2008. Be sure to get out there and support this amazing band! And if you're lucky enough to get backstage, tell 'em Joe and Barfstein sent you. You may just make it onto the Beam Team... Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #121: "Tunnel'" by The Blame (partial) "Empty Inside" by All That Remains (partial) "Six" by All That Remains "The Air That I Breathe" by All That Remains "This Darkened Heart" by All That Remains

JOE'S PODHOLE #120: It's the end of an era, in a way. Podhole Girl Vanessa was the first betitted voice on the show, even way back when we were sneaking the podcast in my cubicle at work. Since the posting of that very first episode, legions of boner-jockeys have carried a torch for the chipmunk-voiced nymph. It's been a long time coming, but this week marks Podhole Girl Vanessa's final appearance on the show. She's a one-of-a-kind, and we will all miss her like the Hispanics miss Selena. Join me in her incense-scented apartment as we eat pizza, drink beer, and look back on her brief but fruitful career in podcasting. I know it's depressing, but this is no reason to be downtrodden! Perk up, Podholers, because this show also brings a visit from Paul The Neighbor, who shares his thoughts on Donald Trump and his wacky dome. Not to be outdone, Podhole favorite Tim stops by to talk about God, strippers, and the Middle East! As if that weren't enough to whet your fannytite, Podhole Girl Cheryl and I present an interview with the killer new band, Jonny Lives! That's right rock-freaks, we once again invade the House Of Blues Chicago with phony cred, a microphone, and a flask of whiskey! I wasn't expecting to run into Jonny Lives, so I really didn't really have any questions prepared. You can kind of tell I'm pulling the interview out of my ass because I keep forgetting everyone's name. It's pretty funny. Anyway, pour some Shiner on the e-grave of PHG Vanessa, because she ain't coming back. Sniff, sniff, boo-hoo, but WE're coming back next week with more... so suck it up. Long live the Podhole! Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #120: "Tunnel'" by The Blame (partial) "Junkyard Rock" by Junkyard Prophet "Beware" by Shaun Kama And The Kings Of The Wild Frontier "The Hills Of Shiner Polka" by The Dujka Brothers "Miss Alissa" by The Eagles Of Death Metal "Get Steady" by Jonny Lives!

JOE'S PODHOLE #119: If you're familiar with the band Mushroomhead, you could probably imagine my apprehension before meeting them. I was about to enter the dressing room of a pack of masked freaks, and the first question of my interview was about their least-favorite topic. Add to that a litany of absurd, insulting and otherwise stupid questions, and you've got a great recipe for high anxiety. What if they thought I was a dick, and decided to all gang up and kick my ass? I guess that's always a risk on Joe's Podhole, but (once again) I squeaked by with another great show! Join me this week at the House Of Blues Chicago for a half-hour with Skinny and Pig Benis from Mushroomhead! For those of you who know not of the 'head... these guys really do take it up a notch. Badass tunes, psychotic live shows, and a look that would even give Rob Zombie nightmares. Seriously, this band is Hannibal Lecter-type-scary. Underneath the makeup and latex, however, is a bunch of regular fellas who like to jam, slam and eat ham just like the rest of us. Hey, speaking of ham, Pig Benis actually looks like an accountant when he's not wearing his mask. But I digress... as usual, downloading Joe's Podhole this week could reap mad bennies for that ass. Yes, YOU could WIN a COPY of the latest Mushroomhead CD, "Savior Sorrow" just by listening! All you have to do is put in the earbuds and pay attention. Even if you don't win, you'll be richer for hearing one of today's best touring bands wax weird on all topics from finger puppets to hypocritical douchebag Bill Cosby to gastrointestinal rodent-sex. Mushroomhead is all up in the Podhole, bitches. Grab a beer... Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #119: "Tunnel'" by The Blame (partial) "12 Hundred" by Mushroomhead "Save Us" by Mushroomhead "Simple Survival" by Mushroomhead

JOE'S PODHOLE #118: It's always crazy when the Podhole Girls get together at a house party fueled with booze, rock music and good times. It was at one such event that Podhole Girl Vanessa, Podhole Girl Heather and Podhole Girl Cheryl all gathered around the microphone and demonstrated why I hate interviewing drunk females. Don't get me wrong, I love the giggling, screaming and drooling (yes, drooling), but it fosters a brand of chaos that makes recording a podcast difficult. Nonetheless, here they are on this week's show. Join us as we talk about angels, sound levels, and what they find sexy in men. The conversation veered into territory that required a bit of censorship, so I apologize if it's a little hard to follow. In the end, though, I actually think it's funnier with the body-function bleeps. Before all of that, however, you'll be treated to a ponderous segment featuring Paul The Neighbor. Download the show today, and you can listen in as PTN talks about pimples, baldness, and the nether regions of hairy women. Good times indeed. Before any of this ensues, however, Podhole favorite Tim weighs in on the drunken cult known as the Parrotheads. They listen to Jimmy Buffet, they consume lots of booze, and apparently they piss Tim off more than any other kind of douchebag on the planet. If you hate Jimmy Buffet too, be sure to visit www.joespodhole.com and click the link. You can become Tim's MySpace friend and profess your loathing as one unstoppable force. Anyway, I gotta go. I'm hungry and it's time to pack a bowl (of Trix breakfast cereal). Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #118 "Tunnel'" by The Blame (partial) "Suck It" by Dirty Rig "Lonely In Space" by Our Great Escape "Penelope" by Revery

JOE'S PODHOLE #117: What a night it was. I spent the week leading up to it in Florida visiting my parents with the wife and kid. We get on the plane to come home, and my 4-year-old freaks out midway through the flight. After we get our bags and drive home, I turn right back around and head to the Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Chicago! I meet up with Podhole Girl Heather, and proceed to interview one of the most underrated rock bands on the scene today, The Exies! These guys were well worth all the pain and suffering that led to our Podhole sit-down. Not only do they rock ass, but they can handle themselves amid a flurry of asinine mock-journalistic nonsense. Sure, I asked them about their new CD and the creative process that gives birth to such great music, but I also kept them on their toes with the standard JPH weiner-and-doody questions. It's okay, though, because I think Podhole Girl Heather was the only one who found the experience to be anything less than podcasting magic. This week, I'm also giving some of you Podholers a DOUBLE-SHOT a some killer prizes. Listen to the show to find out how you can win a copy of the new Exies CD, "A Modern Way Of Living With The Truth" AND a Shiner ballcap autographed by the band! By the way, here's hoping you all have a happy Thanksgiving. Be sure to drink a lot, eat a lot, and oppress some Native Americans in honor of this most auspicious holiday. Anyway, enjoy the show. I have to go. Baywatch is on... Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #117: "Tunnel'" by The Blame (partial) "Different Than You" by The Exies "Ugly" by The Exies "Mystery Song" by Exies

JOE'S PODHOLE #116: Before Paul The Neighbor, before Shiner Beer, before rock-star interviews, and before farting in Barfstein's face... Joe's Podhole was a completely different show. Along with Podhole favorite Tim, Podhole Girl Vanessa, and some less familiar members of the Podhole crew, I began my podcasting career smack dab in the center of my cubicle at work. We did several shows from my cube at a time when podcasting was far less known than it is today. You can tell we were sneaking it during the work day because we are basically low-talking and whispering throughout. The shows were an instant hit, and Joe's Podhole was born! I later wiped them all out for fear of getting fired. Afterwards, I re-invented the show and began interviewing rock bands with portable gear (a much better format). That being said, here is the second-ever episode of the "original" Joe's Podhole! Enjoy this walk down memory lane as we shake the dust off of this old, groundbreaking classic! Please bear in mind that, back then, the audio gear I used to record the show was pretty cheap. I've done my best to remaster this one so that it's (somewhat) on par with the usual show. We'll be back next week with a full-fledged (current) episode, but for now enjoy this treat from the Joe's Podhole vault. Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #116: "Tunnel'" by The Blame (partial) "Revolusong" by Genus "Sweetieish" by Love Songs "Energy Kids Rule Forever" by The Dauntless Elite "Free To Conquer" by Subseven

JOE'S PODHOLE #115: You Podholers should know that doing this show is not all fun and games. After I interview a headlining musical act, I don't just sit back on my laurels and mooch the freebies backstage. Not this guy. Defending fun and music that doesn't suck is not as easy as all that. Sometimes there are opening bands that kick ass, and they need some Podhole exposure, too. I'll often interview a warm-up band just because they are there (and they've forked over free booze or all-access passes). This week's show is a compilation of three such interviews, all conducted on separate occasions in Chicago's House Of Blues. Our first guests, Blackpool Lights, were opening the show for Supersuckers last year. They truly have a rich, melodic sound that'll stick in your head like lice (really good musical lice, that is). Paul The Neighbor was along for the ride, and witnessed the shock on their faces as we went from zero to stupid in two-point-three questions. PTN was also in attendance at our first-ever Kottonmouth Kings show, where we met local rapper Marz backstage. He's a phat O.G. with a bag full of rhymes and a grocery cart full of grooves for that ass. If you dig rap at all, you're going to thank me for turning you on to Marz. He's definitely going places. Finally on this episode is Marazene, a techno-industrial metal outfit that can peel the flesh off your body within thirty seconds of taking the stage. Podhole Girl Cheryl was along for this one (she knows the dude with the scary eyes). Marazene was opening for the ever-popular Mushroomhead, and brought the crowd to its knees. Join in as we get their hopes up for some serious media exposure, then crush their spirit with an onslaught of truly lame questions. We're calling this a variety pack of Podhole... three genres, three bands, three naked women ripping off your clothes. Er.. well, two out of three ain't bad. Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #115: "Tunnel'" by The Blame (partial) "Blue Skies" by Blackpool Lights "Body Move" by Marz "Machination" by Marazene

JOE'S PODHOLE #114: Everyone loves Tim. He's a favorite among the Podholers. So it's with that in mind that I proudly present three segments of Tim on this week's episode! Prepare to reach new heights of podcasting bliss as we talk about snakes, strippers, my microphone and Tim's open invitation to qualifying ladies. If you think that's where the show ends, though, you're more sorely mistaken than David Caruso when he looks in the mirror and says, "Yep. I'm damn sexy." That's right, we've also got a mini-interview with none other than Detroit's latest rock/rap wunderkinds Critical Bill! We happened to catch their show at Durty Nellies, and it rocked the panties right off of Paul The Neighbor! Listen in as we trap guitarist Michael Scott in the back alley and make him answer dumb questions. Hey, speaking of Paul The Neighbor, don't miss our two-person round-table discussion about my man-breast dilemma. What, you want MORE? How about Podhole Girl Vanessa talking about her lame-ass job? What about a cameo from the the one and only Barfstein? Would you like a steaming serving of junk-jarring tunes from four killer bands? I thought so. It's all here for you on the podcast that gave birth to the phrase, "I just belched, does that mic smell?" Get it on 'til the break of dawn, right here, on Joe's Podhole. Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #114: "Tunnel'" by The Blame (partial) "Supernatural Blonde'" by Marvelous 3 "This Is Critical" by Critical Bill "Raisin' Hell Again" by Nashville Pussy "This Cowboy's Deep" by The Blame

JOE'S PODHOLE #113: Sometimes I can't believe my own modus operandi when conducting a Joe's Podhole interview. I show up to an event (like Ozzfest 2007), call my on-site contact (who, thanks to a record company bigwig, is expecting me), and then I walk onto the tour bus of a big rock star (like Wayne Static). While I've billed myself as a credible interviewer with a viable media outlet, nothing could be further from the truth. Joe's Podhole is a great podcast, sure, but I can't afford to show my hand too soon. The rock star expects to discuss their tour, album and career. Instead, I turn on the mic and unleash my amateur radio inner-dork! I present a series of moronic questions that (for the most part) are as inane as they are unanswerable. I've usually had a few drinks too, so my whole presentation is somewhere between unprofessional and downright stupid. But here's the crazy thing, people... it WORKS! A guy like Wayne Static has done hundreds of interviews, and I'll bet that not one involved questions about Ozzy's bathroom habits. I'd wager that not one interviewer has never gotten him to admit that his Mom is hot. Furthermore, I'm sure that the frontman for Static-X has never been asked questions about Chinese food, gays in the military, and Reba McEntire tunes! This week on Joe's Podhole, join me as I sit face-to-face with one of heavy music's new-blood kings. Wayne Static has been fronting Static-X for well over a decade, and shows no signs of slowing his production of skull-crushing chug-metal. Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to play any of it on my show, so I decided to hook up some bands that I thought Wayne would dig. I'm sure he would have thanked me, but by the end of the show he was probably wondering how the hell I got on the bus in the first place. Sit back, relax, take a Xanax, and prepare to look back on Ozzfest 2007 from behind the wall of hair belonging to one Wayne Static. Otsego-go, byatch! Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #113: "Tunnel'" by The Blame (partial) "Hollywood'" by Rikets "10 x 10" by Mower "I Only Wanna Be With You" by Volbeat

JOE'S PODHOLE #113: Sometimes I can't believe my own modus operandi when conducting a Joe's Podhole interview. I show up to an event (like Ozzfest 2007), call my on-site contact (who, thanks to a record company bigwig, is expecting me), and then I walk onto the tour bus of a big rock star (like Wayne Static). While I've billed myself as a credible interviewer with a viable media outlet, nothing could be further from the truth. Joe's Podhole is a great podcast, sure, but I can't afford to show my hand too soon. The rock star expects to discuss their tour, album and career. Instead, I turn on the mic and unleash my amateur radio inner-dork! I present a series of moronic questions that (for the most part) are as inane as they are unanswerable. I've usually had a few drinks too, so my whole presentation is somewhere between unprofessional and downright stupid. But here's the crazy thing, people... it WORKS! A guy like Wayne Static has done hundreds of interviews, and I'll bet that not one involved questions about Ozzy's bathroom habits. I'd wager that not one interviewer has never gotten him to admit that his Mom is hot. Furthermore, I'm sure that the frontman for Static-X has never been asked questions about Chinese food, gays in the military, and Reba McEntire tunes! This week on Joe's Podhole, join me as I sit face-to-face with one of heavy music's new-blood kings. Wayne Static has been fronting Static-X for well over a decade, and shows no signs of slowing his production of skull-crushing chug-metal. Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to play any of it on my show, so I decided to hook up some bands that I thought Wayne would dig. I'm sure he would have thanked me, but by the end of the show he was probably wondering how the hell I got on the bus in the first place. Sit back, relax, take a Xanax, and prepare to look back on Ozzfest 2007 from behind the wall of hair belonging to one Wayne Static. Otsego-go, byatch! Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #113: "Tunnel'" by The Blame (partial) "Hollywood'" by Rikets "10 x 10" by Mower "I Only Wanna Be With You" by Volbeat

JOE'S PODHOLE #112: Sure, Joe's Podhole celebrates all things fecal, but you can't deny we play the best tunes of any comedy podcast on the world wide porno web. This week, not only will you rock out to three (ahem, four) of the best songs you've heard all month, but you'll also get a fat, head-rushing dose of the Podhole Girls! Allison reveals a personal secret, Vanessa shares sex toys and songs, Cheryl plans her rise to power, and Heather has a few words to share as well. We've also got a cameo from the hottest Podhole Girl of all! But wait, there's more! You'll be soothed by another of Joe's original musical performances! Of the entire catalog of songs, this one is undoubtedly the showstopper. Before all of that, however, Paul The Neighbor kicks things off with a heartwarming tale of bravery and broiled butt-pellets. It's yet another week of irresistible stupidity laced with super-groovy music! This is either the next wave of digital genius, or the podcast that will make you wonder why you're not watching television instead. Regardless, we are the future of free audio entertainment. We are Joe's Podhole. Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #112: "Tunnel'" by The Blame (partial) "Video Killed The Radio Star'" by Presidents Of The United States Of America "Cool Down" by Cipes And The People "Get It While You Can" by Carolynn Black "Anus" by Joe Barnes

JOE'S PODHOLE #112: Sure, Joe's Podhole celebrates all things fecal, but you can't deny we play the best tunes of any comedy podcast on the world wide porno web. This week, not only will you rock out to three (ahem, four) of the best songs you've heard all month, but you'll also get a fat, head-rushing dose of the Podhole Girls! Allison reveals a personal secret, Vanessa shares sex toys and songs, Cheryl plans her rise to power, and Heather has a few words to share as well. We've also got a cameo from the hottest Podhole Girl of all! But wait, there's more! You'll be soothed by another of Joe's original musical performances! Of the entire catalog of songs, this one is undoubtedly the showstopper. Before all of that, however, Paul The Neighbor kicks things off with a heartwarming tale of bravery and broiled butt-pellets. It's yet another week of irresistible stupidity laced with super-groovy music! This is either the next wave of digital genius, or the podcast that will make you wonder why you're not watching television instead. Regardless, we are the future of free audio entertainment. We are Joe's Podhole. Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #112: "Tunnel'" by The Blame (partial) "Video Killed The Radio Star'" by Presidents Of The United States Of America "Cool Down" by Cipes And The People "Get It While You Can" by Carolynn Black "Anus" by Joe Barnes

JOE'S PODHOLE #111: Invitro is a band that defies all convention. They are weird, loud, brilliant, fast, and oozing with the creative power that takes music where most bands fear to tread. In short, they're the perfect band for Joe's Podhole. This week, Paul The Neighbor and I try to dig deep and find out exactly what makes this rag-tag group of musical geniuses tick. Recorded in the dressing room at Chicago's House Of Blues, this interview is a must for any fan of this band. What really makes the show interesting is the fact that the room was packed with members of the bandmembers' families! Moms, Dads, Uncles, Aunts and Siblings were all in attendance. Thank God they dug the interview, or else it could've been really awkward. Big props to Jason The Engraver for taking some shots during the session. Look for those pix soon in the galleries at www.joespodhole.com. Hey, did you know that members of Invitro played with bands like Snot, The Wizards, and Soulfly? Listen as we ask about their musical pedigree, life on the road, lap taps, and cover songs. Keep your ears open for a Barfstein cameo too! You'll also enjoy the WORLD PREMIERE of a brand-new feature of Joe's Podhole called VIEWER MAIL! Not only will you rock your nizuts off to some killer tunes by Invitro this week, but you'll also have the chance to win a signed Shiner Bock ballcap, PLUS a copy of their CD, "When I Was A Planet." All of this, and a big, fat dose of Alan Thicke! Life is good indeed... Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #111: "Comb Over Party'" by Invitro "Hollyvision'" by Invitro "New Disease" by Invitro "When I Was A Planet" by Invitro "Reaching Out" by Mark McGrath & Whitfield Crane

JOE'S PODHOLE #111: Invitro is a band that defies all convention. They are weird, loud, brilliant, fast, and oozing with the creative power that takes music where most bands fear to tread. In short, they're the perfect band for Joe's Podhole. This week, Paul The Neighbor and I try to dig deep and find out exactly what makes this rag-tag group of musical geniuses tick. Recorded in the dressing room at Chicago's House Of Blues, this interview is a must for any fan of this band. What really makes the show interesting is the fact that the room was packed with members of the bandmembers' families! Moms, Dads, Uncles, Aunts and Siblings were all in attendance. Thank God they dug the interview, or else it could've been really awkward. Big props to Jason The Engraver for taking some shots during the session. Look for those pix soon in the galleries at www.joespodhole.com. Hey, did you know that members of Invitro played with bands like Snot, The Wizards, and Soulfly? Listen as we ask about their musical pedigree, life on the road, lap taps, and cover songs. Keep your ears open for a Barfstein cameo too! You'll also enjoy the WORLD PREMIERE of a brand-new feature of Joe's Podhole called VIEWER MAIL! Not only will you rock your nizuts off to some killer tunes by Invitro this week, but you'll also have the chance to win a signed Shiner Bock ballcap, PLUS a copy of their CD, "When I Was A Planet." All of this, and a big, fat dose of Alan Thicke! Life is good indeed... Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #111: "Comb Over Party'" by Invitro "Hollyvision'" by Invitro "New Disease" by Invitro "When I Was A Planet" by Invitro "Reaching Out" by Mark McGrath & Whitfield Crane

JOE'S PODHOLE #110: Cats suck. They're aloof, they cough up hairballs, and (as Paul The Neighbor proves on this week's episode) they are truly evil. I don't want to spoil it by giving you all the details, but PTN drops a cat story that will make you cringe. Also for your listening pleasure, I'm proud to present an argument with Podhole-Girl Allison (my wife) on the topic of which gender is more mellow. Sure, like any guy, I get pissed off at my DVR for its turtle-like response to remote-control commands. That still doesn't mean that chicks are less high-strung than dudes. Anyway, listen as I dismantle her case and emerge victorious. On a lighter note, Podhole-favorite Tim drops by for a quick, extra-curricular language lesson. Once and for all, Joe's Podhole tries to teach him the subtle nuances of the mysterious "language of OB." You Podholers should give it a try, too. It might just become your favorite foreign tongue. Still want more? How about two fart-themed segments with Barfstein and Podhole-Girl Vanessa? How about a whiz-filled wrap up with the now legendary classic-rock podcast consultant, Mr. Big? It's another killer episode that's virtually teeming with all of your JPH faves. All of this entertainment for the low, low price of zero dollars. Paul McCartney once sang, "the best things in life are free." He was right. Of course, he also married a one-legged skank who took him to the cleaners, so what the hell does he know? Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #110: "Tunnel'" by The Blame (partial) "I'll Be Your Daddy'" by The Giraffes "Advanced Automation'" by Rollo Tomasi "Xanax" by Nude Celebs

JOE'S PODHOLE #110: Cats suck. They're aloof, they cough up hairballs, and (as Paul The Neighbor proves on this week's episode) they are truly evil. I don't want to spoil it by giving you all the details, but PTN drops a cat story that will make you cringe. Also for your listening pleasure, I'm proud to present an argument with Podhole-Girl Allison (my wife) on the topic of which gender is more mellow. Sure, like any guy, I get pissed off at my DVR for its turtle-like response to remote-control commands. That still doesn't mean that chicks are less high-strung than dudes. Anyway, listen as I dismantle her case and emerge victorious. On a lighter note, Podhole-favorite Tim drops by for a quick, extra-curricular language lesson. Once and for all, Joe's Podhole tries to teach him the subtle nuances of the mysterious "language of OB." You Podholers should give it a try, too. It might just become your favorite foreign tongue. Still want more? How about two fart-themed segments with Barfstein and Podhole-Girl Vanessa? How about a whiz-filled wrap up with the now legendary classic-rock podcast consultant, Mr. Big? It's another killer episode that's virtually teeming with all of your JPH faves. All of this entertainment for the low, low price of zero dollars. Paul McCartney once sang, "the best things in life are free." He was right. Of course, he also married a one-legged skank who took him to the cleaners, so what the hell does he know? Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #110: "Tunnel'" by The Blame (partial) "I'll Be Your Daddy'" by The Giraffes "Advanced Automation'" by Rollo Tomasi "Xanax" by Nude Celebs

JOE'S PODHOLE #109: Paul The Neighbor and I are no stranger to a Subnoize event at the House Of Blues in Chicago. Hell, we did a two-part interview with the Kottonmouth Kings back in JPH episodes 75 and 76. What we didn't expect the next time around, though, was to meet The Dirtball. We found this Subnoize Soulja while we were hanging out backstage at the recent Strange Noize tour, and he gave us one hell of an interview. The Dirtball is, to say the least, an enigma. He busts razor-sharp rhymes with the likes of Big B, Daddy X and all the Subnoize family. He carries concealed weapons. He lives in the desert, avoids the cops, and seems completely in his element whipping the crowd into a frenzy at every gig. Offstage, though, he comes across as the mild-mannered good-guy who'd help your Mom bring in her groceries. He's like Paul The Neighbor, except he's good at other things besides looking at porn on the internet. This week, join the three of us as we not only conduct a Podhole interview worthy of the Subnoize trademark, but also WORLD PREMIERE AN ORIGINAL SONG by Joe and Paul The Neighbor from Joe's Podhole! That's right. Bet you didn't know that we can bust a rhyme or two, huh? Well we CAN, beeyatch. So many emcees would give their left nut for an chance to show their skills in front of an industry playa like The Dirtbal, but we were the ones in the right plizzle at the right tizzle. We nailed it, too. We may just have to abandon the podcast to pursue our rap career. But until that happens, enjoy a fresh Podhole full of kick-ass tunes from The Dirtball and his closest Subnoize homies... Here's the music for Joe's Podhole #109: "It's All Good'" by Big B (featuring The Dirtball) "Let Us Know'" by Subnoize Souljaz (Big B and The Dirtball) "Outlaw'" by Big B (featuring The Dirtball) "Straight Outta Lake Zurich" by Joe and Paul The Neighbor (featuring The Dirtball) "Batter Swing" by The Dirtball (featuring Daddy X)