Clock Out By The Bloop Group

Musical heavyweights of the rap and rock genres team up to raise money for a national high-speed rail system at a series of epic benefit concerts. But who is really benefiting? Featuring Scott Lowe and Joshua Lee Coss, on Twitter @joshualeecoss. The post XX vs. Second Eclipse (Guest: Joshua Lee Coss) appeared first on Bloop Group.

An award-winning member of a porn-sharing site explains her G-rated methods of making popular collections. And we get to meet Shelly the Gorilla who travels the world with her interpreter. Featuring Lindsay Pavlas of Did You Read? (firecasting.com/dyr) and Mike Roe of Geek Pilgrims (geekpilgrims.com) The post Porntryst w/ Lindsay Pavlas & Mike Roe appeared first on Bloop Group.

A former (?) economic assassin details her exploits working for Her Majesty's Totally Super Secret Service, trying to undermine other national economies. On the lighter side, the cruise director for the annual Zookeepers Convention talks to us about this year's festivities. Featuring Avery Edison on Twitter @aedison, and Landon Kirksey on Twitter @itslandon. The post Zoos Cruise w/ Avery Edison appeared first on Bloop Group.

Nike's Fuelband has stiff competition from our first guest who built a similar device into a fashionable slap bracelet. Then we talk to a trendy Bel Air-ess who covers the new buzz of home brewing. Featuring Dave Zabielski of Flee The Scene at fleethescenepod.com, and Jen Bokoff of jenbokoff.com. The post Snap it Up appeared first on Bloop Group.

We get to meet the guy who designs greeting cards for non-traditional lovers in our increasingly open-minded world, then we're joined by the winner of the Most Improved Pick-up Artist of the Year! Featuring John Bauman and Scott Lowe. The post Hallmark Holiday appeared first on Bloop Group.

Unexpected fireworks this week when we talk to a ghost-writer-buster to find out how he uncovers which authors are cheating, and then we meet the man whose autobiography is focused on finally beating Michael J. Fox at a championship game of Jenga. Featuring Chase Nordengren of semicolons.net and dearblankshow.com, and Mike Roe of themikeroe.com and Twitter @mikeroe The post Jenga Champion & Ghost Writer Buster appeared first on Bloop Group.

We're excited to have the first exclusive interview with the Talking Fern! He (?) explains to Jay what led him to consciousness and how we can all act right now to save the planet. Featuring Landon Kirksey of openmics.libsyn.com. The post Sentient Plant appeared first on Bloop Group.

Diggtumblcrunchtech gives us a preview of a new YouTube feature for watching your friends react to the video you're also watching. And if your friends aren't available, spin the roulette wheel and enjoy with a stranger! Featuring Chase Nordengren of semicolons.net and dearblankshow.com The post Google Hangouts+ PlusTubeYou w/ Chase Nordengren appeared first on Bloop Group.

Jay tries his hardest to keep first-term Congressman Rocky Carverton III from accidentally saying something stupid, but being part of the liberal media, there's only so much tongue-biting he can suffer. Featuring special guest J. Keith van Straaten, on Twitter @j_keith and www.jkeith.net The post Gaffe It Up w/ J. Keith van Straaten appeared first on Bloop Group.

Hear a noted futurist's predictions for the coming year, including the ability to back up your consciousness to the web. But the future isn't all shiny. In fact, you'll want to pick up a few harpoons or a sturdy club. Featuring Landon Kirksey. The post Predictions for 2013 appeared first on Bloop Group.

We meet the producer of 2012's holiday hit "Twerkin' Around the Christmas Tree" and she describes the sometimes-hairy collaboration between Celine Dion and Color Me Badd. But really, it's all about the festive dancers booty popping. Featuring Laurie Reaves Barnett. The post Twerking Around the Christmas Tree appeared first on Bloop Group.

We hear from Disney's Jolly Adjustment Department about their acquisition of the Die Hard franchise, but not before Jay gets thoroughly schooled on revealing movie secrets. (Also: Psst. Warner Bros. employees, you might want to call in sick tomorrow.) Featuring Landon Kirksey and Scott Lowe. See Scott tonight, December 14 at 7:30pm in the De Maat theater at Second City Chicago. The post Spoilers appeared first on Bloop Group.

We count down the year's trendiest options for companies to reward their employees at the end of the year without going the old "boring" route of paying them more. Oh also, our money blogger guest has some trouble with the evil settings on his microphone. Featuring Landon Kirksey. The post End of Year Bonuses appeared first on Bloop Group.

We get to know an interior designer to the stars, who has worked with luminaries like Ashton Kutcher's cousin and Barbra Streisand's dog. And, if all goes according to plan, Daniel Craig. Featuring Amanda Romeo (amandaromeo.tumblr.com) The post Celebrity Interior Decorator w/ Amanda Romeo appeared first on Bloop Group.

Philo's life work is almost complete with the release of his holiday album that brings cheer to people of all faiths and non-faiths and confused spirituality. There's even a secret hidden track for agnostics. Featuring Scott Lowe. The post Merry Everything, Everybody! appeared first on Bloop Group.

We learn about a new board game to teach traditional conservative values, such as acquiring money at the expense of others, keeping it to yourself, crushing people on your way up the corporate ladder, etc. But hey, the next version might have a Pop-o-matic! Featuring J.J. Wright (on Twitter @AnHonestGhost) of The Death Panel Podcast at amateurscientist.org The post Atlasia Shrugged w/ J.J. Wright appeared first on Bloop Group.

How did ABBA make so many infectious hits? Maybe it was practice, talent and hard work, or maybe it was that they were abducted and replaced by robots who snuck secret messages into the music about an impending computer takeover of the world! Featuring Landon Kirksey. The post The Secret History of ABBA appeared first on Bloop Group.

Twitter has a plan to curb joke theft using liberal amounts of public shame. It's kind of like an APB, but afterward? Featuring Erin Gibson (on Twitter @gibblertron) of the hilarious Throwing Shade podcast and FunnyOrDie.com. The post Twitter Joke Police w/ Erin Gibson appeared first on Bloop Group.

Apple called us to talk about how the show isn't matching with their standards and practices. Jay was afraid he was about to get censored, so he recorded the call. Featuring Mike Roe (@mikeroe) of the Geek Pilgrims podcast at geekpilgrims.com. The post Podcast Standards and Practices w/ Mike Roe appeared first on Bloop Group.

Years after Halo 3 was released, we meet a veteran player who is coming out of retirement (remission?) to don the Master Chief suit. Jay's concerned that he might actually be addicted, and the interview turns into an unqualified therapy session. Featuring Scott Lowe of babymeetspavement.com The post Halo 4 Midnight Release appeared first on Bloop Group.