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Friday, December 21, 2018

The Midnight Citizen 214: Casual Community (12/18/18)

1:01:36 – Join Mike at the busy Riverchase Galleria a week before Christmas. Topics include: Back in the O.N.S.U.G.; recent tragic shooting at the Galleria; Alabama malls have been getting bad national press lately; teaching; movies (“Bohemian Rhapsody”; “The Mule”); postmodernism; Keep Your Eyes Open.

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Monday, December 11, 2017

Overnightscape Central – Jimbo Remembered I (12/11/17)

4:26:45 - Part One of ONSUG’s tribute to our Great Friend and Collaborator, Jimbo!! Features: Mike Boody, A note from Q, Mark Rose, Frank Edward Nora, Dave Duckert, Jan Erik, Brazen Gestures, Doc Sleaze, Bob Lement,, Smidge Kurdlebaum, Cali Dingo, Chad Bowers, and Shambles Constant! PQ Ribber is your host.

Join us next week for part 2 and the uncompleted ‘Blue’ topic!

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License.

Attribution by PQ Ribber. All guests appear courtesy of themselves. Thanks to Frank Nora for the graphic.

Released December 2017 on The Overnightscape Underground (onsug.com), an Internet talk radio channel focusing on a freeform monologue style, with diverse and clever hosts presenting unique programs, historic archival material, and nocturnal audio

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Saturday, June 10, 2017

The Midnight Citizen 213: “Yikes! From Above” (6/10/17)

citizen213cover1:30:08 – Join Mike in the studio on a Saturday night, where he recalls the Downtown Drive-In, a deceased project that is 5 years old this week, but still very much alive in an altered form at the Oak Hill Cemetery. Also: what a dream I had about Vin Diesel and a Zippo lighter could mean for our society…

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Show Notes: that time I saw a hot air balloon get a parking ticket; Oak Hill Cemetery, 1871; remembering the Downtown Drive-In, which was this week 5 years ago; Music Break*; Adam West; Roger Moore, and remembering a story I once wrote about him; Video Street Video Store**; went to see a live NPR radio broadcast; aggressive society (Liberals vs. Conservatives); a dream I had about that actor Vin Diesel and a Zippo lighter; Music Break*; “Sinkwood Summer 1981” blog I am contributing to.

*Music Break: “You’re Not a Fighter” by Gorilla Chief; “Russki Psycho” by the Vivisectors; “Smile” by Half Cocked; “Alligator Man” by Charlie Megira.

**Video Street Video Store: “Rock: It’s Your Decision” (segment), 1982.

Backing music for tonight’s episode is the Midnight Cassette System (CCO 1.0 Universal, attribution, non-commercial, share-alike).

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial Share-Alike US License. Attribution by Mike Boody. Released June 2017 on The Midnight Citizen and The Overnightscape Underground.

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Saturday, May 27, 2017

The Midnight Citizen 212: “Goodbye, Van Man” (5/27/17)

citizen212cover1:34:38 – Join Mike in the studio late at night, where he mourns the passing of his good friend Vince…as he moves back to LA, and recalls the last few months of his visit back to his roots in Birmingham. It was all like a beloved TV sitcom that comes back for a limited time…

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Show Notes: this week’s syncroncities involving Oklahoma City; my failed efforts at home improvement, and admitting failure to a 90-year-old cabinet door catch; saying goodbye to my friend Vince, who is currently on his way back to LA — and excursions in projects including “Creepfest” and “Fred’s Oasis”, our exploitation horror film we shot in 2004; music break*; Brookstone, my 2007 employer at the Riverchase Galleria, closed; every place I work closes; “Movie Magic” show of the 90’s; cool movie special fx with models, pyrotechnics, etc.; “Alien: Covenant”; computers are ruining movies; “Vineland” by Thomas Pynchon; is there a difference between “literature” and genre?; Sherman Oaks Galleria; “Twin Peaks: the Return”;

*Music Break: “Nature Boy” by Harpo; “Sun and the Moon” by Sun Dogs; “Mirage Dreams” by Breanna Barbara; “Gravel Beach” by Pheasant.

**Video Street Video Store: “Keeping it PG” (circa 1994).

Backing music for tonight’s episode is the Midnight Cassette System (CCO 1.0 Universal, attribution, non-commercial, share-alike).

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial Share-Alike US License. Attribution by Mike Boody. Released May 2017 on The Midnight Citizen and The Overnightscape Underground.

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Saturday, May 13, 2017

The Midnight Citizen 211 — “Undercover” (5/13/17)

citizen211cover40:49 – Enjoy a rainy night with Mike on the porch as he contemplates life and other topics. Also, a sort-of review of “Guardians of the Galaxy”.

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Saturday, May 6, 2017

The Midnight Citizen 210: “Human Resources” (5/6/17)

citizen210cover49:43 – Join Mike in the studio late at night, where he attempts to melt a toy soldier under the moonlight. Also, some BIG NEWS is announced!

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Show Notes: Is there anything new under the moon?; melting a toy soldier under the moonlight; when Keurigs break down, and other flaws of future technology; “Back to the Future, Part II”; can anything new be accomplished?; tales from human resources; the story of “Weird-o Ed” at the Galleria, and how he lost me a job at Lens Crafters; Music Break*; is the Midnight Citizen coming to an end, and how far will I go to get people to listen to an ENTIRE show?

*Music Break: “Don’t Sweetheart Me” by Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite boys.

Backing music for tonight’s episode is the Midnight Cassette System (CCO 1.0 Universal, attribution, non-commercial, share-alike).

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial Share-Alike US License. Attribution by Mike Boody. Released May 2017 on The Midnight Citizen and The Overnightscape Underground.

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Monday, May 1, 2017

OVERNIGHTSCAPE CENTRAL [ 335 ] – Shambles Constant (Hometownville Bonus) (5/1/17)

People's Bank Building, Bloomington, IL (2:45:16) A family of podcasters and monologists gang up to honor Shambles Constant! Bonus: Five brand new, fun, Hometownville skits starring Shambles!

Intro (w/ special guest Musca Domestica) .. Chad Bowers .. Dustin Hoffman .. Hometownville Special Scene 01 .. Ruben Schade (Rubenerd) .. Jimmy Fallon .. Hometownville Special Scene 02 .. Frank Edward Nora* … Hometownville Special Scene 03 .. a _fun_ Week in Review .. PQ Ribber .. Mike Boody .. Hometownville Special Scene 04 .. Ringo Starr .. Shambles Constant .. show end .. Hometownville Special Scene 05 .. MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE (Sam Westphalen) (written by: Sting) [YouTube]

You’re all invited to be a part of next week’s show; you can tell us all what’s on your mind about the following topic:

Things Have Changed

Please have your contributions sent to Jimbo by 🕖 7 pm EDT, May 8, 2017. If you know Jimbo’s email address, send your contribution there. Otherwise, send your contributions to onsugcentral@gmail.com…

Special BIG thanks to Milt “Tum-Tum” Kanes for a wonderful job of acting. And Marc “What’s This Intercom Thing For?” Rose for handling the dials (wink wink) and for the free studio time. You guys are awesome!

Theme Music: Volca Keys / AIRA TB-3 / Pocket Operators – by Matt Greer (edit)

*List of clips that Frank Edward Nora played

All these Hometownville skits were done in secret (April 28- May 1, 2017) without anyone other than the creator knowing. Bwhahahaha!

Attribution by Jimbo. Guests appear courtesy of themselves.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License.

Released April 2017 on The Overnightscape Underground (onsug.com), an Internet talk radio channel focusing on a free-form monologue style, with diverse and very clever hosts presenting unique programs, historic archival material, and nocturnal audio.

“And his leg!” – Tupp, Episode 2, Hometownville

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Saturday, April 29, 2017

The Midnight Citizen 209 — “The World’s Most Famous Little Caesars” (4/29/17)

citizen209cover1:42:27 – Join Mike in the studio late at night, where he laments the closing of Godiva Chocolates at the Riverchase Galleria, and wonders why there are no mall museums that remember the history of that most coveted of suburban past times. Also: a review of “S-Town”.

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Show Notes: they need to build mall museums; the history of land in Alabama, and how we have no regard for history in America; Godiva Chocolates; my thoughts have no where to go when I don’t do a podcast; “Better Call Saul”; the crazy people you meet when you work at the mall; Music Break*; Glamour Shots; “Gone with the Pope”; Director Jonathan Demme; “S-Town” podcast, Woodstock, AL, and finding the world’s most famous “Little Caesars” restaurant; two worlds in Alabama; what would I be like today if I remained in the country?; the Alabama Cable Network; folksiness runs through my DNA; Video Street Video Store**; Bill Nye and other celebrities with dark sides; Episode 209!; “RoboCop”; Music Break*; “Five Came Back” documentary on Netflix; “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”; Dennis Miller.

*Music Break: “Dog with the No-Bone Blues” by Mud Dogs; “Suburban Outlaw” by Forget the Whale.

**Video Street Video Store: “Game Crazy” training video (2003).

Check out the Alabama Cable Network!

Backing music for tonight’s episode is the Midnight Cassette System (CCO 1.0 Universal, attribution, non-commercial, share-alike).

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial Share-Alike US License. Attribution by Mike Boody. Released April 2017 on The Midnight Citizen and The Overnightscape Underground.

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Monday, April 24, 2017

OVERNIGHTSCAPE CENTRAL [ 334 ] – We’ve Got Ideas (4/24/17)

ons1249_300(3:02:51) The always-fun Ruben Schade returns from a long absence to provide ideas about Sydney, Australia! The very humorous Chad Bowers has ideas that are worth remembering at the office water cooler! Frank Edward Nora gives us some insight into his fantastic world of ideas! PQ Ribber has some nifty musical ideas! Mike Boody battles with ideas! Doc Sleaze really has some great ideas that you don’t want to miss! Your handsome host Jimbo is floored by it all and provides his own ideas at the end of the show, inspired by Chad. And as always – the Week in Review!

You’re all invited to be a part of next week’s show; you can tell us all what’s on your mind about the following topic:

Shambles Constant

Please have your contributions sent to Jimbo by 🕖 7 pm EDT, May 1, 2017. If you know Jimbo’s email address, send your contribution there. Otherwise, send your contributions to onsugcentral@gmail.com…

Theme Music: Volca Keys / AIRA TB-3 / Pocket Operators – by Matt Greer (edit)

End Music: Oxygene 7 (cover) by misjavw [YouTube] (written my JM Jarre)

Thanks to Frank Edward Nora for allowing me to use and abuse his show art! And more thanks to Frank, Marc Rose, PQ, Eddie Murray, Shambles, Chad Bowers, Carrie Michel and Ruben Schade for the intro contribution.

Attribution by Jimbo. Guests appear courtesy of themselves.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License.

Released April 2017 on The Overnightscape Underground (onsug.com), an Internet talk radio channel focusing on a free-form monologue style, with diverse and very clever hosts presenting unique programs, historic archival material, and nocturnal audio.

“The lift went out — for a stroll.” – RS

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Saturday, April 22, 2017

The Midnight Citizen 208 — “Let’s Rap!” (4/22/17)

citizen208cover1:18:46 – Join Mike in the studio late at night, where he laments the things we do for money, the Unicorn Frappuccino, and wonders if anyone — any more — likes working. Also, bad job interview memories.

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Show Notes: “Welcome to Moe’s” and other insincere gestures by fast food joints; “Undercover Boss”; the Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino; no one seems to like their jobs; are we in a peak age of media consumption?; Music Break*; that time I went on a job interview and got busted by the cops; playing Jeopardy with Alexa; Video Street Video Store**; weird Christian pressure going on in youth groups; I had a whole episode of “The Overnightscape Central” dedicated to me; proximity friendships; Music Break*; Roddy Piper; Sutter Kane.

*Music Break: “I Saw the Figure 5ive” by half cocked; “I Know Where You’ve Been” by Forget the Whale”; “Stand Up” by Reno’s Men.

**Video Street Video Store: “The Compaq Paqrap” (1989); “Real Teens Getting Real About Real Issues” (1990s).

Backing music for tonight’s episode is the Midnight Cassette System (CCO 1.0 Universal, attribution, non-commercial, share-alike).

Thanks to BiCoastal Becky for the kind words, and PQ Ribber & Jimbo for the songs inspired by this show. Check out the episode of “The Overnightscape Central” dedicated to me.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial Share-Alike US License. Attribution by Mike Boody. Released April 2017 on The Midnight Citizen and The Overnightscape Underground.

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