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"Cracking wise since April 2009..."

Welcome. If you are a first timer, this is a podcast available for free download on iTunes. The shows are also available for immediate whimsy and wasting of time on this very page. Just click. (Although they are all special in their own little way...okay, not all of them...I've chosen a few select shows for you to try if you've never heard me before. I've marked them blue.) Older shows available through the Archives link.

My name is Jim Mercurio and I am an aspiring something-or-other. I could write a bio, but that's why I make podcasts. I get help from family and friends, but the intent is comedy and that's a damn fine intention.

Email: shoutsfromthelawn@gmail.com

2009 Archives

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The 2010 Favorite Bit Bouillabaisse- December 14, 2010

My first year-end clip show! Including: Magic, Facebook, Daytona, Board Games, Photos and Videos, Dyson, Eat Pray Rant, Timeless, The Dietz's, and Murdock. See you in January.

The Perpendicular Navy Show - November 23, 2010

Matt and I sneak one in before Turkey Day and carve up rap fatigue, the dark, the monthly release, sports and media, Peter and Dilbert, a board game bit, and some miscellaneous flapdoodle.

The Turtles, Stags, and Gyros Show - November 9, 2010

First I talk about Oregon or bust. The Matt and I meander through Beasties, Medford, input, football, environmentalism, Made In Oregon, and more food carts.

The Hurricane Lookalikes Show - November 2, 2010

I open up with some news, pageants and writing. Then Dylan and I knock out Faux Jack White, dudes, singles, Charley, Frances, and Jeanne.

The Defiantly Insincere Albeit Unique Grammar Show - October 26, 2010

I chat with Holden about TV conventions. Then I attack grammar and phrases, Glee, an old wish, The Great Sewing Box Mystery, and fading objects with Matt.

The Aliens and Paul Newman Show - October 19, 2010

I address podcasting and my brain. Then Dylan and I debate film, aliens, the moon, and The Road Warrior.

The Cramming The Visual Cortex Show - October 12, 2010

Nick and Holden help me unpack Mr. Owl and trivia. Then back to Jo and who has the time, output, cute animals, caring, nerds, the elderly and not caring.

The Food, Folk, and Fail Show - October 6, 2010

First part: A vacation project crumbles. Second part: In Sherwood with Jo and doll faces, driving anxiety, counting people, and food attachment.

The Blatant Filler Show - September 28, 2010

Just a little hors d'oeuvres with me talking to myself about time off, a favorite podcasts rundown, and cut-offs with a belt.

The Show That Won't Hold Up Show - September 21, 2010

I break down the Dukes. Then Dylan and I ponder timelessness, Phil, former funny guys, emotional live wires, the quiet 70's, and finish last with nice guys.

The Cheap Thrills and Pteromechanophobia Show - September 14, 2010

First, Carolla and wrestling. Then some banter about Jack White, cha-cha guy, flying, phones, $100 million, burgers, camp, and bikes with Dylan.

The Scone Groove Show - September 7, 2010

I whip up a show with Dylan pertaining to the following: comedian talk, news hounds, the groove, pastries, the secluded life, judging, and social wiring.

The Electric Chicken Cart Show - August 31, 2010

I talk a little about candy, the accelerator, and Dexter. Then, I’m the leader, dances, food cart research and Xbox Live with Matt.

The Songs Of Doom Show - August 24, 2010

I cast some hopeful reflections; then top hits of 1980, the gritty aesthetic, facial trauma, a lot of conflicting TV talk, and reporters in space.

The Moving Pictures Are Great Indeed Show - August 17, 2010

First, summertime blues. Then pre-PC life, Bloom County, solar cookers, bad photos and Angelina with Dylan; then coolness and feeders with Matt.

The Heated Karma Show - August 10, 2010

I barbecue some karma, Mel, Julia, and then a lot of screaming about something or other.

The Dry and Dead Show - August 3, 2010

Dylan and I convene in Sherwood and carve up director's cuts, eating habits, and revisit the lives of bellmen.

The Buttermilk, Baby Wipes, Ham, and Tweezers Show - July 27, 2010

I break down exotropia. Then Matt, Donovan and I play around with double dip, trolls, bumper stickers, grocery police, and orientations.

The Yelling At The Vending Machine Show - July 20,2010

First a parental opening; then personal foibles, being late, theaters, fingernails, nerd habits and Dwight Schultz with Denise.

Die Mein Cousin Ist In Der Stadt Show - July 14, 2010

Ich fange mit meiner Cousine Denise und sprechen über einige Hintergrundinformationen, Neuigkeiten und deutsche Haltung, Schauspielerei, und Jennifer Coolidge.

The Bulldozers From The Future Show - July 6, 2010

First a celebrity encounter, then job stuff, bosses, James Dyson, the lottery, anecdotes, directions, critique, NPR, misinterpretation, a TV bit and this week's cooking tip.

 The Green On Thursdays Half-Show - June 15, 2010

A quick one with a Goebel update, then bladders and bullies with Dylan.

The Robert E. Rumpshaker Show - June 11, 2010

Matt and I convene for a surprise podcast and throw down with the King Of TV, an ending, manure, Kindler, Vin Diesel, caring, junior high, hair, enthusiasm, the Dietz’s, a flight story, teeth, and 3-D.

The Class of 2010 Show - June 8, 2010

First, I ramble about CHiPs and attitude. Then, Kaity and Johanna, two soon-to-be graduates, talk cartoons, tomatoes, the 80’s, the 00’s, guilty pleasures and fans.

The Socially Inept Lizard King Show - June 1, 2010 (50th Show!)

Nick and I compare histories; then back to Lincoln City for Dylan and addled heroes, film school, and then Jo joins us for chat about meeting people.

The Hypnotism Sucks Show - May 25, 2010

First a reaction, then some background, then a non-stop rant about pants, doing things, funny people, another job, a holiday party, affection, dad stuff, kneecaps, more dad stuff, and awful tech.

The Longing Curmudgeon Show - May 18, 2010

I talk fatigue with Holden and to myself about TV, Lincoln, mix tapes and NYC. Then a piece of an interview with Kaity.

The Gumbo Firefly Superlatives Show - May 10, 2010

I rattle on with Holden and Emily about top five lists: Funny stuff, food, cartoons, Lost, music and Count Chocula. Lots of fast daddy goofiness.

The Dumb Videocassettes and Vampires Show - May 4, 2010

First, an unexpected statement; then I unwrap the dumb, t-shirts, woodworking, Elvira, video stores, Twilight, animation, the fifties, and Syracuse.

The Bridgetown Comedy Comedy Show - April 27, 2010

I recap my weekend at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival in Portland, and I reminisce with Matt and the boys about my old comedy tapes, etc.

The Five Pounds Of Bacon Show - April 20, 2010

I share a little about crowds and myself, then I touch upon magic, neighbors, the gambling gene, doing voices, uber-nerds, and the guy who goes too far.

The Pedro Non Sequitur Show - April 13, 2010 (One year old!)

First a little spring cleaning, then I convey my thoughts to Matt about Vance and Irby, South of the Border, being better, signage, greeting cards and bumper stickers, and an 80’s stigma.

The 24-Hour Sunblasted Escape Show - April 5, 2010

I go off on Daytona Beach, prison and escape films, and more things I don’t like for no good reason.

The Pike Place Lip Balm Cooking Show - March 30, 2010

Matt and I cover my visit to Seattle, games I play at home, Jamie Oliver, and food love.

The Inside Jokes Can't Touch This Show - March 23, 2010

I talk to myself about the Coreys, to Holden about class clown stuff thingness, and sing horribly with Matt.

The Gramp's Bowler Hat Show - March 16, 2010

Holden wrote a bunch of topics and threw them in my great-grandfather’s hat. Matt and I pick them out and…pow! Magic. We also talk TV.

The Sell-Out Show - March 9, 2010

Dylan and I break down crazy states, sell-outs, comedy jealousy, anxiety, the Dukes of Hazzard, focus, Catholic guilt, dude stuff, Nick-isms, and a failed podcast story.

The Jim, Pam, Nicole and Glenn Show - March 2, 2010

I unfurl a clunky intro statement then dissect spoiler alerts. Dylan rejoins the podcast and we hash out The Office, being spoiled by Disney, girls and shyness, and our mutual movie theater job.

The Crabs and Social Networking Show - February 23, 2010

It’s a lot of grumbling about Groundhog Day, Phil Harris, conversational brick walls, an unfunny sociopolitical jag, a mother-in-law story, the lameness of Facebook, sleeping, and sitcom conventions.

The Ignorance and Prognostication Show - February 15, 2010

Matt and I tackle new things, proud sports ignorance, the evolution of gaydar, the worst episode ever and then some football critics chat with Holden.

The Forthcoming Chimps and Tom Sawyer Show - February 1, 2010

I ease back in with a bloated show with Matt. Up for grabs: indifference, anxiety, Motley Crue, emotional attachments, nostrils, primates, and Frontierland.