The BunkCast

Indefinite Hiatus

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:30:00 GMT

The sound file says it all.

BunkCast Show #14

dani@karenfromkalifornia.com — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 06:56:00 GMT

UPDATE: Sorry for the repost! I accidentally uploaded the mp3 where the picture was supposed to be. I'm a little rusty.

I'm out of hibernation! This is a short show for my first time out, just to warm myself up.

Lyrics excerpt at the top of the show from Christina Aguilera
Podsafe Music Show
1TrackMind

You can call me at 206-222-2865
You can send e-mail to dani@karenfromkalifornia.com

New Year's Eve Tidbit

Mon, 1 Jan 2007 03:51:00 GMT

Just letting you know that I am still here.

Doctor Who for the Kidlets?

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:06:00 GMT

It had to happen eventually. My kids have discovered the world of television outside of Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. Luckily, if they think a new show they want to watch is questionable, they will ask me about it before they watch it. This week they asked me about Doctor Who. They don't know that I've been watching it for years; they think they discovered something new.

My question to you is, what do you think about the show for kids? Do any of you watch it with your kids? Also, would you listen to a podcast episode about Doctor Who if I did it with my kids? Give me some feedback, guys and dolls; I'm trying to come up with fresh ideas for 2007.

I haven't forgotten you

Sat, 2 Dec 2006 19:52:00 GMT

As you can see by my Meez, I am in holiday shopping mode. My thoughts have been on the podcast every day, though, and I should be ready to play with you guys shortly -- at least, if anyone is still around after my hiatus. Enjoy the holidays and watch the feed!

Dani in NC

Winter Break

Sat, 11 Nov 2006 21:06:00 GMT

It seems a little weird to type the phrase "winter break" as I am dealing with 75-degree weather in the middle of November, but it is supposed to be winter. The nasty head cold that I am suffering through reminds me of that.

Anyway, I am going to take a break from podcasting until the first of the year. Please don't unsubscribe! There is a long-distance chat that I am lining up with a friend, so you may see a random episode or two show up in the feed before January. I just wanted to let you know not to expect anything on a regular schedule for the next couple months.

Thank you all for listening to my solo shows in Karen's absence. Hopefully, January will see both of us back on the air and better than ever. See you in 2007!

Waste some time with me!

Thu, 2 Nov 2006 23:54:00 GMT

Somebody who obviously thinks I have a lot of free time on my hands sent me a link to this word-association game called Funny Farm. I've been working on it for three days and have roped several of my co-workers into helping me. We are reaching the limit of our knowledge. Yes, I know that I could just merge with someone else's game and get an instant solution, but where is the fun in that? I like little hints, not big spoilers. So get to work, my loyal fans, and find me a five-letter word that connects Hell's Angels and Scientology!

I almost forgot!

Sat, 28 Oct 2006 23:02:00 GMT

If you are one of the cool kids, then you already have Tag in the Seam on your list of netcasts. However, if Leann's brilliance has escaped your notice, then you must check out episode 11 of her show to hear a hilarious Halloween episode. I feel sure that her talents are being wasted on her day job :-).

The BunkCast: Show #13

dani@karenfromkalifornia.com — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 22:45:00 GMT

I'm makin' with the quick and dirty show notes again, guys and gals, so I can get back to making Halloween costumes. Enjoy!

Intro Music: "West Coast Cat" by Bluesmen Get Hungry
IntroBabble
Song: "Frankenstein's in the Mood" by Beau Hall
Halloween Babble
Promo: Nina Kimberly the Merciless
Like "Reality Check"? Go thank Tee Morris and Wolfie at Wander Radio
Feedback

Call me: 206-222-2865
Write me: dani@karenfromkalifornia.com

The BunkCast, Show #12: Mama's Got a Brand New Toy

dani@karenfromkalifornia.com — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 05:55:00 GMT

Show notes that are short and to the point this week, cats and kitties.

Intro: "West Coast Cat" by Bluesmen Get Hungry

Podsafe Music Network

"Telephone Game" by Blue Number Nine

Babble

"Talk Louder" by David Ippolito

Babble

"Stress" by Jims Big Ego

Tech Report from Michelle in NY:

Sun Trap - http://www.rosannakilfedder.com/
Hug Shirt - http://www.cutecircuit.com/now/projects/wearables/fr-hugs/
Paro - http://paro.jp/english/index.html

Wired Nextfest - http://www.nextfest.net/index.php

Feedback

Special thanks to Michelle in NY and her Garageband skills.

State of the BunkCast Union

Sun, 8 Oct 2006 01:45:00 GMT

This is just a little update on the status of the show.

Show #11 - I'm Your Moon

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:31:00 GMT

Show Notes for Show #11

- Iâm off to see the Wizardâat the Portable Media Expo! No show for this week, and Dani is still recovering from Podthroat.

- Even when my fans tell me Iâm wrong, I still love them. Please email me at karen@karenfromkalifornia and let me know whatâs up!

- Never Too Late Mortuary, for those of us who still miss our loved ones. This one goes out to Cliff, whose offhand comment really started me thinkingâ.

- Chapter Three finds Gina and Val meeting one of the crew members for the first time. And listen carefully, one of the first clues to our story is revealed.

- I couldnât help myself. It fit perfectly, so hereâs âIâm Your Moonâ, by Jonathon Coulton. If you havenât heard him yet, go to http://www.jonathancoulton.com/songs/ and just remember, I told you so!

The BunkCast: Show #10

dani@karenfromkalifornia.com — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 03:04:00 GMT

This seems to be the week for Very Special Episodes. I've already heard two normally-light podcasts this week take a serious tone, and Karen has joined them. That's one of the benefits of podcasting: having a forum to speak your mind without worrying about suits making you stick to a format. Follow along, if you will:

--Karen introduces a new artist, Jamey Chambers, who will be helping to pretty things up around here.

--Question of the Week: collecting or non-collecting?

--Promo for the Adult Space Child Free podcast. I may need that alert again next week if this sore throat gets any worse.

--Promo for Wingin' It. As if they need any more promotion!

--Tee Morris brings us a track from Lisa Furukawa called "Ikiru". Check out her website; it is well laid-out with lots of info.

--Karen remembers 11 Sep 2001 and shows us how the events of that day have caused some people to become even more insensitive.

--Bumper from Jack Mangan.

--Taken Tunes: "Hell of a Boy" by the Lascivious Biddies, picked up from the Podsafe Music Network. Sorry about the noises from the little hooligans in the background; hopefully they didn't make the Fixed Kitty turn us off ;-).

That's it for this week, cats and kitties. If you want to make with the feedback, drop an e-mail to karen@karenfromkalifornia.com or dani@karenfromkalifornia.com. If you want to turn us on with your sweet, sweet voice, then send an .mp3 file to those addresses or call us at 202-222-BUNK (202-222-2865).

The BunkCast: Show #9

Sat, 9 Sep 2006 02:08:00 GMT

Here we are with another episode that is guaranteed to help you come down gently from that Dragon*Con buzz. A few links to increase your listening pleasure:

--Glowing pickle article on Boing Boing

--Stolen Lyrics: "Exclusively" by Jill Scott; concept borrowed from Jack Mangan at the Deadpan Podcast

--Karen shares a true confession from her childhood and invites you to give her one of your own. Don't leave her out in the cold. 'Fess up!

--Taken Tunes: "Neighbor" by the Lascivious Biddies; song provided by the Podsafe Music Network. Find out about the song's subject here.

--Phil Ross and Gil from Milwaukee gives a little feedback to keep us going.

If you want to provide us with the incentive to continue, drop us a line. You can e-mail us at karen@karenfromkalifornia.com or dani@karenfromkalifornia.com . Call us at 202-222-BUNK (202-222-2865). You can also e-mail us an .mp3 file if you are that tech-savvy.

Show # 8 - It sure looks like home to me....

karen@karenfromkalifornia.com — Sat, 2 Sep 2006 21:30:00 GMT

     Welcome to Show # 8 of the BunkCast, with Karen from Kalifornia and Dani in NC. This week, we have a new segment from Dani called "Taken Tunes". If there are any musicians out there who have something special, email Dani at dani@karenfromkalifornia.com, or call her at 206-222-BUNK.
(202-222-2865)

     Does this picture look familiar? Yes, it's the dining room from "Firefly". you can view this and other wonderful parts of the ship at http://www.fireflyfans.net

     I think Val and Gina would feel right at home in this picture, so it's fitting that we have new segment with them in it. Give us some feedback on them, the story, and where you think they are going. As for me, well, you know where I'll be. Snuggle in with me, won't you?

Can't turn my back on her, can I?

dani@karenfromkalifornia.com — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 18:47:00 GMT

While I was cleaning up messes here at home, I left the Boss Lady to handle episode #7 on her own. Apparently, that wasn't such a good idea because she left out the Question of the Week. If only Smokin' Joe would stop chasing her around the couch . . .

Anyway, I didn't want any of you to suffer from Dani withdrawals so I am providing you with a mini-ep containing this week's question. See how much I care about you? Return some of that love and send me some feedback, will ya?

The BunkCast - Show #7

karen@karenfromkalifornia.com — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 06:28:00 GMT

Thank you for listening. Here is Show #7 of The BunkCast. Go to www.stonebrew and donate so I can get my hair done, dammit! Uh.. sorry...Please? My pledge number is 1042, and the deadline is NOW!

Karen has some interesting things to discuss...but what's really scary is what follows.

Yeah, we had to do a review of Snakes On a Plane. But we have a new voice, and that's her in the picture. Guess which one, and I have something special for you. Email me at karen@karenfromkalifornia.com with your guess. Voicemails are always welcome at 206-222-BUNK, that's 206-222-2865.

Who needs a name for every piece of furniture in their house?

A nod and gentle handshake for the amazing Tee Morris, and we have some out-takes that even had me snickering.

There is something missing from this podcast that normally is here. What?

Thanks!

Wed, 23 Aug 2006 23:36:00 GMT

Wow! I just got my first pledge towards the "Do Your Do, Red Green or Blue" charity drive. Tee Morris has stepped up to help the kids at the Children's Hospital. You too, can help by going to www.stonebrew.com and make this a great year for the YMCA, and Boys and Girls Club too.

I feel kind of strange knowing that in just one short week, I will be sporting a new hair color. Just to let you know, I will only be sending the pics of me in my Blue/Red Do to those who feel charitable and can help...heh heh. So if you have a $5.00 bill lying around, or could go without that soy latte (hold the whipped cream) from Starbucks, PLEASE help me reach my goal.

The BunkCast Show #6

Fri, 18 Aug 2006 03:32:00 GMT

Show #6

Welcome to the BunkCast, Show #6 for August 18th, 2006.

Dani will be answering the Question of the Week, as well as asking a new one. Don't leave her hanging for responses, okay?

We'll be taking a trip in the Way-Back Machine to an earlier segment I did for Michael and Evo's Wingin' It.

Mennengasia . . . it could be your wife, your son, or you. Just listen.

Charity begins in the podcast. You can go to the Stone Brewery website at www.stonebrew.com, and click on the link there to access my personal registration number, #1042. Please?

Everyone is equal in the eyes of the Department of Space Vehicles. Even you, Captain Reynolds.

WHOOT! This week's song is "Booty Voodoo", courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network.

The BunkCast Show #5

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 08:27:00 GMT

Show #5

Jack Mangan's Deadpan Podcast. Wow, I am so excited.

Dani has our new segment: Question of the Week. If you don't want her to take her long, red nails and make you say uncle, you had better respond to her at 206-222-BUNK, that's 206-222-2865.

Crikey! We got critters!

Some of the best promos end up here, and a shout out to the Brooklyn Bluesman, the reigning Shogun of Taiwan, Mark Foreman.

New Product Review: Reddi-Wip Chocolate Whipped Cream

Voicemail...heh heh...You gave it to us, we listened.

A special confession from a special person. You need to hear this one.

The Hyanide

karen@karenfromkalifornia.com — Wed, 9 Aug 2006 02:53:00 GMT

     The Hyanide is the bike Luke needed on Planet Hoth. A fleet of these bad ass bikes and forget the Imperial Walkers. They would have run rings around them; mount a blast rifle on the front and we would have Imperial Stumpers.
     All the stormtroopers could've done was cry in their white plastic salad bowl helmets. The Hyanide (name taken from it's resemblance to a hyena) is a true motorcycle, unlike other "concept" vehicles, in that it employs counter-steering, (turn left to go right, right to go left).
     However, there is pedal that is pushed at the same time to turn the rear wheel at the same time to maintain tension on the track tread. Imagine a Mobius strip that propels you forward at 130 mph on the snow...
    Created by German designer Oliver Keller and Tillman Schlootz, (you can find out more at http://www.technovelgy.com/) this is going to be in my garage when I move to Maine.

The Prettier Side of IT

Sun, 6 Aug 2006 00:15:00 GMT

That shlumpy girl who comes to clean up the computer mess you made? There is a lot of glamour in her just waiting to get out, as evidenced by this calendar. Pony up and buy one, boys, to show your IT pride!

Don't let Karen know that I talked to you!

Sat, 5 Aug 2006 23:48:00 GMT

Pssst! Hey, cats and kitties, this is Dani in NC. Come closer; I want to let you in on a little secret. Boss Lady snags all the voicemails from the VM line and keeps them for herself. I don't hear them until the episode is released. If you want MY opinion on something, try sending an email to dani@karenfromkalifornia.com. You can also record an mp3 and send it to the same address. It can be on any subject, not just SF. Just don't tell Karen; she likes to think she is running things around here!

Show #4

karen@karenfromkalifornia.com — Fri, 4 Aug 2006 05:45:00 GMT

Show Notes #4 - Avast ye BunkMates!

We've changed the format.

A shout out to my favorite Captain and thoughts for a new segment, "My Best Comeback".

Dani has some interesting things for you to say...

Oh, my, god...It's Two Girls and a Podcast! (giggle)

The Future of Radio as seen by Karen.

Podculture Rules!

Dani announces the winner of the "WTF is the Blue Thing in the Logo?" contest...and Karen must put out. Ah, the prize, that is.

Movie Review: We didn't want to be the ONLY podcast without one.

Voicemail! Get your red hot Voicemail!

And our weekly fix of Jonathon Coulton. Thanks, JC.

The BunkCast Show #3

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:04:00 GMT

Welcome to Show #3!

This week we have Double Dani, two segments from the lovely lady in N.C. She has some interesting points about Jonathon Coultonâs song, Code Monkey.

In our visit to the Way Back Machine, a replay of one of my best segments first aired on Michael and Evoâs Winging It. And a little shout out to one of my special fans.

Have you ever wondered how tough it is to be evil? Sometimes being a mad scientist isnât all lazers and mutants.

Dani explains why diamonds arenât a girlâs best friend, itâs cotton.

Even Valley Girls have brilliant ideas from time to time. Karen reaches deep into the shallow end for this one.

Voice Mail! Voice Mail! Voice Mail! Send us more like these!

This may not be what you were expecting from Karen, but it Iâm sure you can all relate.

A promo from our good friend, Wandr Radio.

Lastly, one of my favorite songs. After listening to the show, go to www.jonathoncoulton.com and tell him how much you love his music.

Next week, Dani will announce the winner of the "WTF is that Blue Thing in the Logo?"

The BunkCast Show #2

Sat, 8 Jul 2006 03:43:00 GMT

Show Notes for The BunkCast Show #2:

Karen explains why she likes the plain brown wrapper podcast âGeeks on a Plainâ. You can find them at http://geeksonaplain.blogspot.com/

Dani In NC has a bone to pick with all you supermodels out there.

Wandr Radioâ109.9, almost on your radio dialâWait a minute! We donât need no stinkinâ radio, we are internet banditos!

KAMN Save the DayâAgain.

When you are recording, always unplug your phone. See what happens when Karen forgets.

Used Sex Toys. Need I say more?

Email, Comments and Voicemail. (thanks!)

Guy's Names and what they reveal about the inner man.

Get your guesses in! The BunkCast Contest #1 is: WTF is the blue thing?

And a hint of what is to comeâ.er, I mean what will happen next show.

The BunkCast Has VoiceMail!

Mon, 3 Jul 2006 21:01:00 GMT

Yes, that's right. We have our own VoiceMail number thanks to Computer King (you're a sweetie) and here it is: 206-222-BUNK that's 206-222-2865. Please call and leave us your feedback, comments, rants, or just a simple shoutout.

I'd like to take a moment to point out the incredible logo that was created by the one, the only, Tee Morris. (that's www.teemorris.com) Let us know if you think it is as cool as we do. With guys like these around, our bunks will always be full.

Show #2 coming up soon, so get your voicemail in and...well, you know where I'll be.

The Bunkcast Show #1

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 23:53:00 GMT

Welcome to the first sucky show. By Show #5, I hope to have refined it to the well rounded, funny and entertaining show that I hear in my head. (No, not those voices)

Because I want to begin as I mean to continue, I will release one show every two weeks. If you like what we have to offer, this may increase. My special guest star is Dani from NC. Her dulcet tones have been heard on a number of shows, and I am honored to present her material here.

If you want to comment, please email us at karen@karenfromkalifornia.com, or dani@karenfromkalifornia.com. We will be getting up to speed soon, but the wonderful folk out there were itching for the first show. With your help, we'll all be in our bunks on a regular basis...heh heh.

BunkCast? You bet!

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 23:19:00 GMT

Well, I have finally got the wheels turning. Thanks for the patience you have all displayed. I can't say how excited I am, and hope you are too. As soon as I become a little more proficient, I will be uploading Show #1.

It's a bit scary, because I've never done anything like this before. But with the help of some very important and understanding people, this newbie will be making chuckles with all of you as soon as I can.

So, on with the show.

Welcome to Liberated Syndication

support@libsyn.com — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 23:11:04 GMT

This default podcast has been automatically generated by the libsyn system. Feel free to delete it at any time. Welcome to Liberated Syndication, and happy casting