By Jeff on Apr 26, 2012 in Comedy, Events, Music, Podcast | 0 Comments

Guests: Peter Cortner (Dag Nasty), Bevan McShea (The Phoenix Veil) and comedian Rachel Bensen! Topics: Female Comedian Problems, Bobbleheads, Hobo Overkill, Comforters, Bad Roommates, Annoying Marathon Runners, Popcorn Cooking Tips, Cheap Trick, Fugazi, City Gardens, Punk Shows, First Punk Bands You Loved, Dinosaur Rock and Bands You’ll Always Go See. Playlist: “Dag Nasty,” “Under Your [...]
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By Jeff on Mar 30, 2012 in Events, Podcast | 0 Comments

Guests: Nikki Walter and Dan Eastman Topics: “Wow, That Was Close!” Stories, Baby-Endangering Chandeliers, Child-Swallowing Moon Bounces, Teen-Tripping Canadian Ice, Knife-Wielding Beggars, Hitting Heads and Seeing Stars, Drinking After-Shave, Cold Springs Junkyards, Throwing Fireworks at Friends, Todd’s Real Last Name and Park-Bench-Crushing Beer Trucks! Playlist: “Fall In” by Cloud Nothings and “Nothing to Worry About” [...]
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By Jeff on Jan 7, 2012 in Comedy, Daily Distractions, Events | 0 Comments

I’ve never met Terry (what I call her), but I love the idea that by coming to Philadelphia it suddenly becomes a possibility that I might run into her, cool glasses and all, in her natural habitat. And if that ever happened, I’d probably just say “Hey, Terry. You want to go get a sandwich or something?” Most people probably would have stopped at saying hello. Not me though — I swing for the fences.
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By Jeff on Nov 10, 2011 in Daily Distractions, Events, Podcast | 0 Comments

Thanks to everyone who filled out comment cards after our past few shows. We really appreciate the feedback and we were not surprised at the top two suggestions. Number one was, as expected, “Please shut up!” and the number two most popular recommendation was, “Feed us delicious free cheese and have someone teach us about [...]
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By Jeff on Oct 28, 2011 in Daily Distractions, Music, Podcast | 0 Comments

Guest: Jon Solomon has been playing and promoting top-notch indie music for years on the mighty WPRB. He can be heard every Wednesday night from 7:00 – 10:00 pm ET. Listen at wprb.com! Topics: Pumpkin Chucking, Russ “Fireballer” Starke, Fruit Slingshots, Halloween Superstores, Gig Posters, Jon’s 24-Hour Holiday Radio Show, Lenny & Squiggy, Ric Flair, [...]
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By Jeff on Jul 15, 2011 in News | 0 Comments

Hi, just a little break from the normal nonsense. I’m raising money for Back on My Feet (BoMF) again this year. BoMF is a great nonprofit that “that promotes the self-sufficiency of those experiencing homelessness by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem.”
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By Jeff on May 24, 2011 in Events, News, Podcast | 0 Comments

Breaking News! Super special guests Dave Hill and Nikki Walter will be joining the fun! That’s right kids, we’re back in action at Philly’s most fancy crepe-slinging venue L’etage! Starting on Summer’s birthday (June 21st!), we’ll fire up the microphones and the t-shirt cannon at this handsomely-appointed eatery to record our beloved podcast.
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By Jeff on Dec 27, 2010 in Comedy, Daily Distractions, Events | 0 Comments

Join Team UsedWigs as we welcome DC correspondent, SM Shrake, back to the Philadelphia stage to host a very special Holiday installment of StorySlam. I can’t think of a better way to usher out the old year.
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By Jeff on Dec 20, 2010 in Comedy, Daily Distractions, Music, Podcast | 0 Comments

Topics: Advent Calendars, Holiday Parties, The Biggest Sammy Hagar Fan in The World, Joe Walsh, Favorite and Least Favorite Christmas Songs, Rather Have a Human Virus or Computer Virus?, Russ’s Moccasins, Anyone Can Play Bass, Shopping with Golems, Robert DeNiro, SNL, The Camera Work of Lawrence Welk and Crepes! Playlist: Summer Camp, Freebass, Slow Club and Duvall
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By Jeff on Aug 13, 2010 in Movie Trailer Reviews, Movies | 2 Comments

It’s about good-looking, bland white people being white and bland. Two guys, one cupcake. Who will she pick? I’m guessing one of them. I don’t think we care.
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