I didn't want to do this, but, a guy's gotta eat

During my unemployment this year I regretfully had to accept food donations from my family so I could use what little money I had to pay my bills. I was grateful, but also, they are only slightly better off than I am financially speaking.

Long story short, I'm in a pinch, and I don't want to burden them again, especially when it's not a long term problem like when I couldn't find a job. Basically, my last paycheck was smaller than I expected given the extra hours I'd gotten at work, and as a result (well, that and a used video game purchase that in hindsight was a dumb move) I had enough to pay my most important bills, and I had about $5 left for food. For 14 days. Now, I had some stuff left in my fridge and my cabinets, and I get a discount at work, but as of the evening of tomorrow, Monday, August 1st, I'll be pretty much tapped. My only option then will be the very UN-vegan friendly free samples at the supermarket across the street. So, I'm calling on my legion of fans to help out. I don't particularly enjoy this very much either, and I'm still floored at the people who helped me 4 years ago when my ex-roommate left me so deep in the hole I nearly got evicted, but, this is only my second dip at this pool, as opposed to my family who I had to get food from during the job hunt like 5 or 6 times. In 2 months.

So, I've started a Chip In account for some food funds for the next week. Thankfully, I'm not asking for a lot. I done some quick math, and basically, $35 should be plenty. In fact, I may be overestimating. Now, my shows have roughly 2000 downloads a month. That's 2000 fans. I'm just hoping that 35 of you can spare a dollar. That's 1.75% of the combined listener-ship to Gilmore Girls Re-watch, Singular Achievement Phenomenon, Geek of all Trades, and The Casting Game.



The close date on this is the 5th. And if you're a fan of the Gilmore Girls Re-watch or SAP podcasts, get in touch with me, and I'll see about making you guest co-hosts for an episode of either show. Though if there are actually 35 of you I'll have to spread that out a bit. ;-)

Thanks for your consideration. The lights are on at Arkle Studios. We just need to make sure the guy manning the computers doesn't collapse on the job. ;-)

Gilmore Girls Re-watch Podcast Episode 44: I Can't Get Started

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Promo:
Saturday B Movie Reel

Plot Summary: It's Sookie's wedding day and Jackson is wearing a kilt. Jess and Rory happen to see each other before the wedding, which Rory and Lorelai are part of. Chris has to leave because his girlfriend calls with some news.

SAP Special: Two Hit Wonders

Wherein T.M. and I (planned to) talk about those bands that had just one more achievement.

But only for about half the episode. ;-)

Announcing the Songs for the August 11 episode of Singular Achievement Phenomenon

Pop Goes the Weasel by 3rd Bass (1991)
Goldfinger by Shirley Bassey (1965)
Tootsee Roll by 69 Boyz (1994)
MacArthur Park by Richard Harris (1968)

Again, the episode will be coming out August 11 barring any technical difficulties. See you then.

Gilmore Girls Re-watch Podcast Episode 43: Lorelai's Graduation Day

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Promo:
Into The Dark

Plot Summary: After doing her best to avoid Luke, Lorelai can't avoid the inevitable, but Luke isn't ready to patch things up yet. Rory invites her grandparents to her mom's graduation, but misses it herself after cutting school to meet Jess in New York.

Gilmore Girls Re-watch Podcast Episode 42: Help Wanted

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Promo:
British Invaders

Plot Summary: Lorelai helps her dad open his new office and gets the cold shoulder when she tells him she has a job already. Rory tries to let everyone know Jess wasn't the only one at fault for the accident and with a new music store in town, Lane discovers her new love.

Singular Achievement Phenomenon #3: Spirit in the Sky, I'd Love to Change the World, One Toke Over The Line, Shaving Cream

Theme Song: One Hit by Cap
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Promos: The Type 40 Podcast and Moral of the Story

Songs Discussed:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_in_the_Sky
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ten_Years_After
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Toke_Over_the_Line
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaving_Cream_(song)

Videos (where applicable):








Contact the Show:
Arkle: arkle@comcast.net
T.M.: tmc@tmcamp.com

Guest Co-Host:
Voicemail Line: 206-HAM-LODGE

Gilmore Girls Re-watch Podcast Episode 41: Teach Me Tonight

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Promo:
No Promo today. Instead we have a song by The Moneyshot Cosmonauts

Plot Summary: Luke asks Rory to tutor Jess who is close to failing, but Jess uses it to get closer to Rory and when they get into a car accident, Lorelai takes it out on Luke for taking Jess in to begin with. Lorelai takes over the movie selection for the town square movie night, but in the end realizes why Taylor chooses the same movie every year and Kirk uses the night to show off his work.

Gilmore Girls Re-watch Podcast Episode 40: Back in the Saddle Again

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Promo:
The Type 40 Podcast

Plot Summary: After helping Rory out with her business project for the annual Chilton Business Fair, Richard realizes retirement isn't for him. Meanwhile Dean, for good reason, is feeling insecure about Rory. Michel's mother visits and their once great relationship is over after Lorelai interferes.