tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62282662011-07-14T19:47:45.832-05:00[SAH-miz-daht] <i>n.</i>:<br> <b>1.</b> typewritten works, clandestinely circulated to avoid legal censorship;<br> <b>2.</b> a former radio show hosted by two guys who wear pants-J.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05799571233517027154noreply@blogger.comBlogger341100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6228266.post-68886776652788363772007-03-16T22:01:00.000-05:002007-03-16T22:20:33.900-05:00

Okay, at Samizdat, we're folks who have a bit of a jaded view of the human populace. But we like to celebrate victories, even if we find them to be rare among the stories of today.For example, the adage that "[insert destructive trait here] is human nature" is a way we rationalize war, rape, hegemony, and violence, et al. Well, apparently science has proved this adage wrong!Being hunted brought

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One week after Samizdat defends our beloved Daily Show, along comes... The Half-Hour News Hour. We could link to the TV blogs that have clips, but we care about our readers. We couldn't, in good conscience, directly link you to such a devastatingly painful teaser clip. You'll have to google it.In a nutshell, The Half-Hour News Hour is a Fox News production. After months of the channel's talking

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And why doesn't anyone in your newsroom know enough to double-check the spelling of Jon Stewart's name?Anyway, while ranting about a columnist's current excuse for a column, Friend of the Show Jeff (the God of Biscuits) mentioned this column, an older treatise whose title is, "John Stewart contributing to voter apathy."And now, for my response:Before we go over loaded terms (such as "

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Is it a bad thing to be completely oblivious to current events? Is there any real harm in not knowing historical precedents or pressing contemporary news? Apparently, the answer is 'yes,' and not merely in an abstract manner. The following Chicago Sun-Times article explains the concrete dangers of not knowing shit:Woman hospitalized after Trivial Pursuit gameWhile most college students can earn

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Is that a headline, or what? Bet you think I'm going to start off on a rant. Something about how Christianity is so infused with pagan traditions, there might as well be little difference, right?Nah. I mean, I could, but I'll be honest: that headline was slightly misleading. It's my terrible way of spotlighting this Newsweek article. The article explains how the Vatican is built on top of pagan

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In recent a recent discussion with a Friend of Samizdat (Jeff, the God of Biscuits), we came to a conclusion: if you want to understand the creation of Persona in satire/parody, you must watch the Colbert Report interview with Caitlin Flanagan.Jeff, Steph, and myself bore witness to this interview, and it was... um, interesting? Mainly, this was because the three of us had no freakin' clue who

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In the history of the Academy Awards there have been many mistakes. In 1941 How Green Was My Valley over Citizen Kane, in 1944 Going My Way over Double Indemnity, in 1952 The Greatest Show on Earth over High Noon, in 1976 Rocky over Taxi Driver AND Network, and finally on 2006 Crash over Brokeback Mountain.After the Oscars I was disappointed by the academy. Over the years I have become accustomed

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In the music store where I work, this has been a joyous week. Starting on the 26th, we the employees were able to gaze over all the in-store play CDs... and not have to pick holiday players.Perusing the players like a kid on Christmas morning, I chose one that I had not heard in a long time: Harmonies for the Haunted, by Stellastarr*. Then it struck me. I own this CD. Why had it been so long

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Greetings one and everyone. This is half of the fearless Samizdat duo, Tony. On behalf of the group I would like to apologize for the lack of new stuff coming at you these days. J is busy with his education and I am busy making out. Seriously. Making out. It's like all I ever do. It looks like my last post was over a year ago, pleading with everyone to get to the voting booths. Thanks for

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Update: this was re-worked an published as a column in the BG News.I've been around CDs in a professional manner for many years. Not in an important, influential manner, but a manner nonetheless. In fact, I can remember my broadcasting class at Sheboygan North High School. It's were Tony and I created a meaningless little radio show called "Samizdat".But I also learned about a certain unethical

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It was the great Thomas Paine who said the right to vote is the “primary right by which rights are protected. To take away this right is to reduce a man to slavery, for slavery consists in being subject to the will of another.” In six short weeks we have the power to change the world. We have it. You have it, I have it, it is ours. You need to take a moment to appreciate this right. It is

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geno-cide Pronunciation: ‘je-n&-“sId Function: noun Definition: the deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group. Got that one George? Is that definition clear enough for you? Do you own a copy of Webster’s Dictionary? I’ll mail you one with a few important words high-lighted. (liar, weapon, accomplished, graft…for starters). Today the oval office

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The Samizdat Radio show is proud to welcome the surly mammal, Jamison T. Squirrel, back into the world of columnists. If you've never run into him, you're lucky. You can get a taste of him here.(Oh, and don't be fooled by that byline. Them words was written by Jamison.)

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Some may inquire as to the bias of the Samizdat Radio folks. Yeah, we have it. Normally, in the interest of balance, we would have covered Kerry's stop in Bowling Green. However, we made the executive decision not to. Tony was working, in Pittsburgh, and he has a preternatural fear of crowds. Justin was drinking and swimming, and has a preternatural fear of heat. Besides, if you want to know what

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Welcome, good listeners. This is Justin, reporting live from Main Street, Bowling Green, Ohio, where only DAYS ago, el Presidente drove by. Yes, Mr. George W. Bush, in his big ol' bus, drove by. I'll attempt to break down the events of that fateful Saturday: 3:30pm - First signs of protesters, no pun intended. I note how few there are, considering this is a college town. In fact, the only ones

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The Day After Tomorrow hits theater’s today. I was just thinking yesterday, that I should see that tomorrow. Now that tomorrow is today I think I may try and see it today, if it’s sold out I’m going to have to see it tomorrow, or maybe the day after tomorrow, if it’s easier. Tomorrow I’ll have to explain to the person selling me the ticket that I tried to see The Day After Tomorrow yesterday,

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Samizdat Radio is an equal-opportunity purveyor of religions. To better promote the inherent love found in organized religions, this conversation took place on Easter Sunday: Justin: What a beautiful spring day, eh, Tony? Tony: A beautiful day to kill a bunny. J: Wha...? T: Hop hop hop hop... HACK! Thump! J: It's always comforting to know that the horrifying murder of cute animals is a

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Samizdat Radio will be undergoing a change in paradigm, as the hosts adjust to a shift in locales. In the meantime, check out what's in the player: Heavy Rotation (New-ish stuff) TV on the Radio - Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes Jem - Finally Woken the Mountain Goats - We Shall All Be Healed Muse - Absolution Her Space Holiday - the Young Machines Stellastarr* - (self/titled) Light

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Justin: So, Tony was flipping through the channels today, and came across Celebrities Uncensored. Tony: The televised boys' high school swim meet was on commercial! What would you do? J: Anyway, there was a segment involving Adam Sandler, paparazzi, Tom Petty, and a minor car accident. Naturally, the Samizdat puns just popped out. You can't stop 'em T: There's no sense trying. Samizdat's 'What

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Tony Schermetzler: Good Afternoon, and thank you for agreeing to talk to this little virtual radio program. Jesus The Christ: No problem, but lets keep this between you and me. If people knew I was down here there could be quite a ruckus. TS: No problem Jesus. JTC: Please… Call me Jeese. TS: All right Jeese. Now lets talk about the new film The Passion of the Christ. JTC: Naa, what else ya got

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Part I: -J. loves the rhetoric, loves the terror [[]]audio post powered by audblog

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Part II: -Tony's moral conundrums [[]]audio post powered by audblog

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Part III: -The duo wraps it up -Top 10 things you didn't hear in the State of the Union [[]]audio post powered by audblog

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...(or, Tony and Justin's lessons on how to not have time OR money... only $19.95, plus S+H) Greetings, ladies and gents. [Justin] here. Tony and I have a lovely show lined up for you. It involves Constitutional amendments, the invasion of Mars, and a new Top 10 List. However, we've decided to push that show back in order to offer up our reactions to the State of the Union address. I'll have to

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What radio show would be complete without music? Here's a list of tunes that Tony and Justin are currently groovin' on. Make a comp CD and listen to it while you enjoy the latest Samizdat broadcasts: [Tony]: [Justin]: "Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl" - Broken Social Scene "Sleeping In" - The Postal Service "Death of an Interior Decorator" - Death Cab For Cutie "Bad Day" - R.E.M. "

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Part I: -Welcome to the Samizdat! -No news is good news. [[]] audio post powered by audblog

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Part II: -Put in a couple quarters, win a kid! [[]] audio post powered by audblog

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Part III: -Oscar goes even more Hollywood (somehow) -Top 10 signs that something is very, very wrong at DisneyWorld [[]] audio post powered by audblog

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What do I know about Tony? Let's see... If I had to describe his creative process, I'd have to remember the time when he had to write a script. He had a half-dozen cans of soda, downing two at a time. He was all over the room, scribbling on chalkboards, writing on any blank piece of paper he could find. All the while, he ranted incoherently. It was a beautiful, disturbing sight. Tony really had

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I have the distinct privilege of writing the life story of Mr. Justin. By distinct, I mean, "dis stinks;" and if you think this stinks, you should try living with him. Let's start at the beginning. Justin was born at a very young age. After a few years of puking on himself and being unable to control his bowel movements, he became a young man. Born and raised by wolves in a convent on Alcatraz,

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...we now interrupt these current lack of updates for a message from the Samizdat Radio headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA... Greetings. Tony's on a date, and I just finished the dishes. How's that for excitement? Ohhhhh, but we have a plethora of goodies in production at the Samizdat studios. The big news is the premiere broadcast of Samizdat Radio, v2.0. We've got some fun topics, including

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We're willing to bet that most of you know Samizdat only as a rumor, a faded memory, or something that drunk guy once told you about. How do we define it? Good question. Let's consult the 1998 yearbook from Sheboygan North High School to find an answer: Friday nights the Samizdat show, which discussed, in depth, important current events, was hosted by seniors Tony [surname deleted] and Justin [

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Some people laugh, and the rest need an explanation. Be nice to the living this holiday, and we'll be forthcoming with one. (Do whatever you want to the dead, though. Screw 'em.) To whet your appetite, here it is: The first Samizdat Radio broadcast in over five years... [[audio post powered by audblog]] Sincerely, [Justin] & [Tony] (the voices of Samizdat Radio)

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It shall return... very soon...

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