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FOF #1739 – Send in the Clowns

Taylor Swift used the her opening number at the Grammys to take a pot shot at her ex-boyfriend Harry Styles from the boy-band One Direction. As if we weren’t sick enough of her croaking about her ex-boyfriends as it is, Taylor was put onstage with a bunch of equally annoying clowns.

Today Brian Sweeney joins us to dish the dirt on the Grammy’s otherwise know as the awards show for music they play in restaurants, elevators and malls.

Posted in: Culture & Style, Podcast, Television 12 years ago 8

FOF #1734 – Beyoncé Burns in Hell

Finally! Football fans everywhere celebrated as Beyoncé served up a fiery halftime show complete with a Destiny’s Child reunion. They blew the power out and the game was halted for 34 minutes, plunging parts of the Superdome into darkness.

Brian Sweeney joins us to take a look at the strange history of the half time show, Beyonce in flames, and the sinister band that’s performed the most at the Super Bowl- Up with People.

Posted in: Culture & Style, Podcast 12 years ago 1

FOF #1726 – Digital Apocalypse

The Internet may have changed everyone’s lives for the better, but sometimes it feels like all these new blogs and social media sites are ruining everything and turning us into awful people.

Today, the very funny Brian Sweeney joins us to look at awful behavior we all do on the internet and what we can do to stop it. Why all content creators are slumming it and what the future of your favorite websites will look like.

Posted in: Podcast 12 years ago 3

FOF #1724 – Trends and Predictions 2013

Everything old becomes new again because culture is built on the achievements and failures of the past. Guess what tired old trend is forecasted to explode next year? Steampunk!

The very funny Meredith Kachel and Brian Sweeney join us to predict what 2013 will be like by looking at the events and trends that made the headlines last year.

Posted in: Podcast 12 years ago 3

FOF #1721 – All Aboard the Lady Gaga Bait Bus

Lady Gaga kicked off her new tour by christening the Born Brave Bus, a colorful bus where fans at her concerts can seek professional mental health services.

Today we take a look at the idea of pop stars providing medical services to their fans. If this trend continues, will we see weight loss clinics for fans of Adele or plastic surgery clinics for fans of Cher?

Posted in: Podcast 12 years ago 10

FOF #1720 – Like My Photo if You Think I’m Cute

Say Cheese! We all try to put our best face forward with our internet profile photos. But sometimes we scare off others with our strange self-pics.

Today the deliciously awkward Brian Tiberius Sweeney joins us to look at the strange things people do with their online profile photos and the common mistakes we all make when taking a photo of ourselves.

Posted in: Podcast 12 years ago 3

FOF #1716 – How to Ruin Christmas for Everyone

Face it Mister Grinch. You’re a slacker. You should have stood your ground because Christmas can be a truly awful holiday and deserves to be knocked down a peg.

Today we’re joined by two of our favorite guests- comedians Meredith Kachel and Brian Tiberius Sweeney to take a look at our ultimate Grinch’s guide to ruin the holidays for everyone, while having a fabulous time yourself.

Posted in: Culture & Style, Podcast 12 years ago 6

FOF #1711 – Apocalypse Meow

Move over Y2K, there’s a new apocalypse in town and this one has a spicy Mexican flair. Ay, ay ay!

The hilarious grumpy cat of comedy Brian Tiberius Sweeney joins us to talk about strange and colorful 2012 conspiracy theories, why it’s either hogwash or why maybe they might be right.

Posted in: Podcast 12 years ago 3

FOF #1703 – How to Be an Awesome Guest on Any Talk Show

Many people dream of having their lives instantly transformed by the power of being a guest on a fabulous talk show. How do you do it?

Today we’re pulling back the curtain on talk shows and podcasts to share with you the secrets on how to get a talk show by developing the perfect talking points.

Posted in: Podcast 12 years ago 7

FOF #1702 – Milk is Good for My Bone

A new craze is sweeping the internet: milking. A video featuring handsome British college men pouring bottles of milk on themselves is going viral, inspiring hundreds of people doing the same pointless thing. Pointless but also kinda hot.

With “milking” all the rage, comedian Brian Sweeney joins us to take a look at some ridiculous but sexy internet trends that have caught on over the years.

Posted in: Podcast 12 years ago 5