Croncast Season 19 | Life Is Show Prep

Croncast - 2006-08-04.mp3 Show: #258 Length: 36:29 Size: 25.0 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris August 04, 2006 Deep voice slow intro Deluge lately of email Betsy's email at hotmail is the best way to get her to respond Best way to get a response is to leave a comment for us at the site I did some math today . . . 300th Croncast will be November 10, 2006 It's two days from my birthday Show 299 will be the two year anniversary of Croncast What should we do for our 300th show? Leave us a comment I want to see Mr. Bear bump and grind from belly dance lessons What is a video camera? We could do a best of, listener best of . . . a collective Stepping on the baby bunnies funny and offensive at same time to people Betsy can understand stepping on bunnies Running over her husband all over his head How can you compare a cheating spouse to a baby bunny Women got the evil gene Your kind of women Betsy claims to be tired "Bear, can I drive your car" Slowsky seems to be having issues Please tell me you did

Croncast - 2006-08-02.mp3 Show: #257 Length: 30:39 Size: 21.0 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris August 02, 2006 It's August and it is hot Global warming isn't real I believe like our president we need to wait, the future will let us know Let's burn some fossil fuel bitches I will drive my Hummer til it's 127 outside, I'll just turn up the AC Without Maggie being with us when we record we swear more The lawn mowing boys Well they aren't boys they are college age Cursed with a beautiful backyard that takes work, not for us Butterfly Garden I was gonna take pictures of the yard but camera battery is dead Swearing and swearing more You're being inappropriate with me lady He is like an honor roll student who now has to work for a burnout "I didn't know people like you actually grew up and owned houses" He knows we don't fit, they all do within 15 minutes National Night Out Hanging with the neighbors and their kids Building a stronger safer neighborhood Letting the kids ride in the cop cars Weird el

Croncast - 2006-07-31.mp3 Show: #256 Length: 15:37 Size: 10.7 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris July 31, 2006 This show is an outakes show from the last 4 months. A little behind the scenes peek. It would have been a regular show but . . . sometimes it is too soon after a death to make a joke. I found out the hard way.For those of you who missed the news we put Muffin down over the weekend and it has been really hard for Betsy. Muffin was truly her dog and a good companion over the last six years.We'll be back on Wednesday.

Croncast - 2006-07-28.mp3 Show: #255 Length: 30:17 Size: 20.8 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris July 28, 2006 Kris is a bit persnickety tonight Click the fifth tab for the real mailing address, 800 number and the email form Send all email to thesmithmall@hotmail.com Nobody gets it Lots of Smiths in this world So why did you take my last name anyway? Normally I get along well with hardcore feminist chics She made fun of me in class The old sees the me me know there would be some problems Keeping it real Stoner in the basement that would have been managing the apartment building Passing stuff up through the well The Kris's social issues Kris goes off into the world and then come trotting back with the stories The problem is on my end, I know it Hi, I'm Kris opening There server cut loose with wind I point out that the "smell" wasn't me Bad move Petit women never talk to me I think they are worried that I may fall on them and crush them like a bug I'm married to you and you're not fine TechCockt

Croncast - 2006-07-26.mp3 Show: #254 Length: 30:09 Size: 20.7 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris July 26, 2006 A little behind the scenes from a convo we had before show It's called a tailgate It was a like a John Mellencamp video Now that is something that you don't want your daughter doing Reaching the maggot temperate zone Taping "Maggots Gone Wild" T-shirts for flies The Happy birthday show for Abbi Zeliff Kris blew it for the show shout out so it ended up as a whole show We've given up on the plan for the show Betsy is going to use the studiofoam "I spent a whole lot of money and it is your fault," Betsy Kris is going to change her passwords Byron K.'s email, "How many Christians does it take to change a light bulb?" The UU answer is hilarious Betsy wants to read it at church Kris's religion is working dusk to dawn and then some "When you die can I have your money card," Elliot to Betsy Betsy's new nemesis tries to run her over at Goodwill Vickie having her baby Betsy describes whole proce

Happy Birthday Abbi! Happy Birthday Abbi! Runzas for everyone. We blew the shout out for the Monday show so you get your own Croncast just for you. I make Kris sing . . . LMAO. Thanks for listening to every show and sharing us with your "real" friends.

Croncast - 2006-07-24.mp3 Show: #253 Length: 35:30 Size: 24.3 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris July 24, 2006 Vickie, Betsy's sister for the new listeners, finally went into 'real' labor last night at 3 a.m.. She was staying here so most of the family is at the hospital except for me, Elliot and Gigi. Being on baby patrol makes it kind of hard to put up a post. The show notes are coming. Betsy and I are fighting, best friend style She wants me to move out and take my stuff I want to take an iron ans steam her to death Kris is up in Betsy's business Her eBay finances are a mess Kris doesn't like being bossed Betsy agreed to send email to potential clients . . . nothing . . . phone call . . . nope They get crazy when they see you on the phone I don't need Betsy as a corporate rep Where is all of Betsy's eBay money going? We talked about it today Betsy made $900 this week and is -$30 Say what!?!? She tells me why this is better than putting it on credit She wants me to apologize Betsy comes to her

Croncast - 2006-07-21.mp3 Show: #252 Length: 35:56 Size: 24.6 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris July 21, 2006 Slow start but it gets rolling around 4 minutes. Broadcating bathwater draining down a pipe More baths than anyone Kris found more white hairs in his beard All thanks to John Elway Dodge on Arapahoe We blame John Elway for being born Why isn't the pipe soundproofed? Betsy says Kris is too self-centered Backyard needs attention Work from home day You can hold the bag atleast, you pussy Kris hasn't been off the deck this year Betsy wants to hire a gardener Betsy's current making money obsession What the hell is doula? Vickie still hasn't had her baby Why did she pick you? Women in Naperville have garagre dorr stomachs to pop out kids US infant mortality is high among developed nations we rank 28th The big sale that Betsy is collecting clothes for Betsy says it's a racket and they make you buy something for $3 Kris says yeah what a rip, eh Walking back into the 80's with peoples styles in

Croncast - 2006-07-19.mp3 Show: #251 Length: 38:20 Size: 26.3 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris July 19, 2006 A stellar week for comments on the website Kris feels mushy inside Betsy loves getting email More is arriving than we can respond to Croncast comes to you from the #2 place to live in America - Naperville, IL according to CNN Money Magazine Naperville always ranks high . . . top 3 for last 5 years Beaten by Ft. Colins, Colorado John Elway has it out for us What is hodling us back So what makes Naperville so great? Family type stuff to do . . . plenty People who live near here say, "I live in Naperville." The combination of a kick ass Goodwill and community Park district services Naper haters Great city planning The cops are hidden More green space than anything else in Naperville "People in Naperville are snobs" . . . we don't buy it. Live here and see if you like it. There are other suburbs that are very shwank Naperville is a big place If you don't understand the Colorado beef check

Croncast - 2006-07-17.mp3 Show: #250 Length: 42:35 Size: 29.2 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris July 17, 2006 The foam stays! I didn't think that it would improve the show sound that much. I was wrong. I am in love with foam. Betsy calls me the foam king God this looks messed up I expected foam like an egg carton It looks like asphalt shingles in Aztec patterns on the wall Inca ruin aerial view They are here to absorp all the sounds When you die I am going to put your picture in the center and flowers in the foam The purse selling for $249 was a fluke It never goes this way Maggie is chillin' with us tonight she has had a really messed up weekend Daddy baby sitting while sister-in-law in labor at hospital is bad Betsy whould fire a baby sitter who left a mess like mine The hospital where Booba took her siter for birthin' Grubby 19 year olds not putting pregnant lady in wheel chair Calling them in to the other people SHE STILL HASN'T HAD THE BABY! Vacation baseline Betsy gives update as to neig

Croncast - 2006-07-14.mp3 Show: #249 Length: 26:11 Size: 18.0 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris July 14, 2006 Hey guys, something happened half way through the show where Betsy's mic got a bit quieter. Just thought I would let you know. The 13th won't be over fast enough Kris runs out of air Hell horrible weird ass day Betsy is starting to sound like Kris That is what I get for podcasting my life Listen to my karma Betsy, "Will you water my flowers and take out my garbage whille you're gone" Betsy feels it is her duty Leaving for my Goodwill run I should bring in the can but I have Maggie I will bring it in in the morning Well now the garbage can is now MIA Overdoses of Doans The expensive garbage can . . . or cart as they are known The racket of their sale by the city Jahunka dunk Funny ans scary all at the same time Betsy's friend Abby's husband Ted is now listening Why did you even have to ask, buy them a new can Betsy owes the lawn boy $60 What are you going to do for me? Go make some more

Croncast - 2006-07-12.mp3 Show: #248 Length: 45:53 Size: 31.4 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris July 12, 2006 Tough getting through the intro Cleanliness is not a trait for kris Great email from Erik Showers Hanging in the basement for way too long Gatorade is healthiest drink on planet No ironing of the pants Everybody's chuckwagon Where the UU's go The fulll length things you are talking about are windows UV coating on windows People would rather talk to an answering machine than me Betsy's greatest Goodwill trip for the next few weeks Selling to Betsy right away Will Kris end up being called Mr. C. Our listener at Walmart . . . we didn't mean it

Croncast - 2006-07-10.mp3 Show: #247 Length: 32:17 Size: 22.1 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris July 10, 2006 Short, short show notes for today Betsy breaks down the new and improved Slowsky . . . sort of She enjoys driving me crazy $.44 is too much to pay for a shirt People think Betsy is a junk magnet Comcast and Betsy's telemarketer rage gets the cable package demoted Kris tells Betsy what he wants for their anniversary Update: Below are the photos that I forgot when I put the show up. Lo the sweet, sweet vinyl. I couldn't help but throw this Gigi shot in from this morning. This is her 6 a.m. stretch.

Croncast - 2006-07-07.mp3 Show: #246 Length: 36:58 Size: 25.4 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris July 07, 2006 Betsy will have gifts from Maggies guacamole love All she says is momma Betsy and Maggie had lunch with me The guacamole caked her dress Betsy fed her some more guacamole at home Eating food off the floor, she has standards Off setting the guacamole with cheese If they sold milk at garage sales My jeans were $80 When you're listening to this I will be wearing the same clothes What you and your wife do is cute Jeans were not that much money for ones that fit right Knock-off ketchup will set Kris off Betsy says I spend too much money on stuff "Do you know how many pairs of jeans I could have bought you for $80 at Goodwill?" Betsy is trying for the senior discount Garage sale booty The secret to Betsy shopping speeds Possible fake Coach purse Hanging at the Tech Cockatil mixer Being able to buy things makes me feel good It's the nicest gift besides giving her grand-children Doctor asks if

Croncast - 2006-07-05.mp3 Show: #245 Length: 30:17 Size: 20.8 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris July 05, 2006 Hopefully you still have all your fingers . . . US listeners Smuggling trips to Missourri for fireworks back in the day Betsy thought it was breaking the law . . . it was Fireworks at the golf course and the river to put yourself out in Betsy points out that I make fun of her too often for garbage picking Betsy takes us back to 7 years of age and her junk addiction Hitting golf balls into the river, looked like cobble stone "I'm going to go in an get those and sell them back to the golfers" Doing recon at the pro shop to set a price for her used People who buy them from her yard Betsy says Kris needs to step up for corporate jobs and golf . . . what? Those are the men who would set the price for grain in my area Don't come home and tell me that you ever said no Kris has been a grumpy bastard A little more anniversary talk Turns out Betsy doesn't really want moldy rose Maggie will need

Croncast - 2006-07-03.mp3 Show: #244 Length: 44:36 Size: 30.6 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris July 03, 2006 I blew it on this show . . . our guest Carla has super low volume. Why? Well, the head technician sort of didn't check her mic and it was turned around. You can still hear her but quietly. Besty continues to mock me through the intro Betsy intros her special friend Carla The conversion van story to come And the true story of the home made BMX trailer The halloween that Betsy and Carla played cruise ship ladies Talking the Uplander way Bedazzled sweat suits BCBG will be carrying them soon Sunday night is HBO night We break down the reason why we turned it down Carla's just catching up The Slowsky update Carla can't believe that Betsy bought her Betsy wants to wrap her arms around it's big grill Then Kris makes a Nell Carter references Broken piece of wood that Jared said would not need to be replaced . . . needs to replaced Slowsky will look like roller rink inside Betsy wants to tear ou

Croncast - 2006-06-30.mp3 Show: #243 Length: 41:50 Size: 28.7 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris June 30, 2006 Many of you are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the "My Vacation Sucked Too!" contest winner. You shall wait no longer! This has been a very hard decision to make!! The winner of the contest is Jeanette Holden. Thanks to everyone who entered and sent in their vacation stories that made us laugh, cringe and generally empathize with you. These are great stories that we have been recording all week. We will release a special podcast that is nothing but these stories this weekend for your pure traveling enjoyment. Betsy reminds us that today is the last day to apply for student loan consolidation Stop calling me, I've taken care of it already The hot phone call attendant The phone lines are packed You need to make you intent known Credit card payments have gone through the roof The fun about living in the states "Dont' steal. The government hates competition." Betsy says my political

Croncast - 2006-06-28.mp3 Show: #242 Length: 36:32 Size: 25.1 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris June 28, 2006 Betsy says she's depressed over pet urine contamination It is a multilayered issue Using the leftover laminate from the basement Put together by cheap labor in Cambodia Kris puts out a HBO television reference Then reminds himself that it is no different Star Trek Next Generation Video mocking Star Wars fans waiting for Episode III Shout out to Dave and Melissa Dave broke his thumb and is prepping for California Bar Betsy says the bar in CA is really tough She could walk in to a grocery store and they would give her money back Betsy speaks to CA living prices Living with 5 cousins in a 2 bedroom ranch for the same price Birds don't live birth babies Talking about the vacation stories Four hours later, does the story ever end? What does your brethren think about your pilaging of Goodwill for your profit? You left the price tag on it bitch. I know what you paid for it.

Croncast - 2006-06-26.mp3 Show: #241 Length: 37:38 Size: 25.8 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris June 26, 2006 For the first time it's a mic check An impromtu crawdad song Do you know how to catch a crawdad, Kris? Of course I do. Smote Canadian Geese swimming towards the light The geese infestation in the Midwest They think they run joint Walking across the road I've had enough of them Even the peacocks look plain when you see them everyday The cookout and the explaining of why Kris doesn't attend church A dark secret comes out Betsy's Star Trek Next Generation past I don't hate the church, but the guy dressed as a Jedi did it Kris may be a Republican from the knee cap down The point is, that it is weird and made my husband uncormfortable I about to offend Treckers My job is to be judgemental Treckers of any scale freak me out I always say, "No I don't know." It's been 13 years and Kris had no clue It makes me feel ookie inside This is grounds for divorce This comes from her dad Betsy won't let

Croncast - 2006-06-23.mp3 Show: #240 Length: 32:29 Size: 22.3 mb Format: mp3 Betsy and her husband Kris June 23, 2006 The contest ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. PST Kris has the phone numbers of thousands of babes Yeah right I am worried Can I smell like mildew? Betsy brought the bugs in her garage sale stuff Back before Maggie was born Now with a child handicap it makes it harder to garage sale Betsy is down 44 sales a day Her stuff is still fabulous in the basement Bugs, and spiders and Nasty Goodwill things Gigi always needs to go t o sleep End of the contest nears, you've got nothing to lose Odds are really good to win All these stories are awsome Kris is speaking at the Portable Media Expo It is a brief 33 minutes from Disney Land Betsy realizes that she can't go She doesn't want to be disappointed Kris is gone he has to find people to talk with about podcasting Three people in the same room? Kris wants out Betsy says most people go to a conference and don't attend I am paying my way, why wouldn't