CBS is back with new episodes of shows tonight, breaking the holiday drought. --- The AV Club posted their "Best Podcasts" list and we have a bone to pick with them because there's some radio shows on there, stay true to the medium please! --- + The TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan
TV Junkie: CBS is Back With New Episodes; Podcast 'Best of' List
TV Junkie: 'Conan' To NYC; Podcast Roundup
In a bit over a week "Conan" heads to NYC and we'll be there too. --- We've found a ton of TV/comedy podcasts that you should check out. --- People's Choice Awards nominations start today. --- We have a very simple TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan tonight.
TV Junkie: @SutterInk on Carson Daly Tonight; 'CSI' Creator on ABC
Ron Swanson is the focus in tonight's "Parks & Rec" --- Kurt Sutter featured on tonight's "Last Call With Carson Daly." --- THR finally does a story on podcasts after we write about them for 2 years. --- More news + The TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
TV Junkie: Help Save 'Men of a Certain Age'; 'True Blood' Not In Danger
Please send a message to TNT to save the Peabody-winning "Men of a Certain Age." --- Contrary to some opinions "True Blood" is not, and has not been in danger. --- We've got an entertainment podcast roundup for you as well. --- All this and the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
TV Junkie: New #MOACA; NBC Late Night Rules Tonight
The must-watch scripted show of the night is "Men of a Certain Age" on TNT at 10pm. The Hollywood Reporter has a great write-up of some hints for these final episodes provided by Mike Royce, Ray Romano, Scott Bakula and Brittany Curran. Be forewarned that there's a couple (very minor) spoilers in the piece but you should still read it and, of course, watch tonight.
There's 'Pretty Good' Podcasting in The Valley
When LA’s last FM talk radio station (KLSX 97.1 FM) opted to go the pop music route (February of 2009) the station’s top gabber, Adam Carolla, turned to podcasting. Two other station employees soon followed the comedian’s lead. In May of 2009, Gina Grad (The Tim Conway, Jr. Show) and Randy Wang (The Adam Carolla Show) gave birth to The Pretty Good Podcast.
TV Junkie: 'Game of Thrones' & 'The Killing' Finales; TV Podcast Options
While there will be the stellar finales of "Game of Thrones" and "The Killing" on Sunday, Saturday leaves much to be desired in terms of TV options so we have a bunch of suggested podcasts. --- Need a Father's Day gift? Give him Henry Winkler's new book - it's a great read. --- Congrats to Danny DeVito on his Icon Award! --- All this and the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
TV Junkie: Baldwin's Misstatements on '30 Rock'; 'Bob's Burgers' Hopefully Renewed
Rolling Stone has finally weighed in on some of the podcasts we've been pushing at you for the last couple years, and they got some right for a change. --- "Bob's Burgers" renewed? --- Alec Baldwin can't seem to make up his mind about when "30 Rock" will end, perhaps he should SFTU? --- All this and the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
TV Junkie: Olbermann on Current TV; ABC Programs On Chopping Block; Podcasts of Note
Some thought's on Keith Olbermann's move to Current TV: we don't think he's coming to Los Angeles, among other things. --- ABC's "V," "No Ordinary Family," and "V" don't seem to be long for this world - not extreme enough or not boring enough? --- A couple cool TV-oriented podcasts you should check out. --- Tonight's listings and the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
'The Film Vault' Swings Open
The Film Vault (Twitter) launches today. It’s the newest podcast on Adam Carolla’s ACE Broadcasting Network.
Matt Belknap, Founder of Aspecialthing.com
Matt Belknap is changing the way people experience comedy. As founder of Aspecialthing.com , Matt's created a place where comedy nerds, whether they be fans or the artists themselves, can discuss the art form they love so much. But Belknap isn't only a comedy fan. He runs See You Next Tuesday at the UCB Theater, is producer of and panelist on Never Not Funny, one of the I-Tunes picks for best Podcasts of '06 and '07, and founder of Aspecialthing Records, which in 2007 put out comedy albums by comedians Jen Kirkman, Paul F. Tompkins, Jonah Ray, and The Sklar Brothers. LAist got a hold of Matt's email and sent him a few questions about his plans for AST, his thoughts on comedy, and got some details on what new AST releases are planned for 08.
Matt Belknap, Founder of Aspecialthing.com
Matt Belknap is changing the way people experience comedy. As founder of Aspecialthing.com , Matt's created a place where comedy nerds, whether they be fans or the artists themselves, can discuss the art form they love so much. But Belknap isn't only a comedy fan. He runs See You Next Tuesday at the UCB Theater, is producer of and panelist on Never Not Funny, one of the I-Tunes picks for best Podcasts of '06 and '07, and founder of Aspecialthing Records, which in 2007 put out comedy albums by comedians Jen Kirkman, Paul F. Tompkins, Jonah Ray, and The Sklar Brothers. LAist got a hold of Matt's email and sent him a few questions about his plans for AST, his thoughts on comedy, and got some details on what new AST releases are planned for 08.
Jack Yourself In -- What LAist is Listening To
Wanna' know what's hot and fresh on our playlists? Look no further. Here's the 411 on what your favorite LA-centric blog is listening to. Whether it's sick and twisted or straight up embarrassing to mention -- it's all here:
A.M. News: Santa Monica Says No to Styrofoam
If your lips are chapped, you know it must be a City of Los Angeles Red Flag Day. Welcome to yet another one in this unusual season. In other LAFD news, black ice gave them quite a scare when one of their own got pinned by a vehicle that went slippity slip! Maybe now government officials will no longer laugh at this writer when he makes complaints over unruly sprinklers. Pshaw! And please, do...
Noonish No News - and one Yes
- NO! The nude photos of 41 yr-old Cindy Margolis' fake boobies in Playboy have hit the Interwebs! - Drunken Stepfather - NO! Flava Flav preparing for his Seventh child - People - NO! Angelina is expecting againgelina - Star - NO! Shanna Moakler is getting paid to throw a Divorce Party at the Bellagio on Friday - Perez Hilton - OMG NO! Pete Doherty wears Kate Moss' clothes and shoes - Entertainmentwise -...
SXSW Interactive, LAist style
LAist Editor-at-Large Jason Toney was among the fantastic Blogging While Black (Revisited) panelists at SXSW Interactive. In a conference that pays a lot of attention to tools, this was a rare, welcome session devoted to content. Hooray! LA bloggers Jason and Tony Pierce were engaging, funny, thoughtful and smart, and the rest of the panel (Lynne, Tiffany and George) were, too. Just don't say they were well-spoken, which is not the way to compliment a group of black bloggers. (it's all explained in the transcript).

