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| 7/21/10 The Finger Tip Of Blue Skies Vs Me, In A Dream In 2008, Josh was involved in the creation of a music video for his favourite band, Finger Eleven. At the shoot, Josh met the man who would go on to be declared Finger Eleven's official No. 1 Fan: Michael J. Duyn. Now in 2010, in Duyn's backyard of Ontario, Canada, Mike and Josh are reunited for an interview that probes the question, "Who is the fan behind the band?". Listen, and you will learn about the methods, the mindset, and the motivation of a genuine super-fan. You will hear about the family that supports a love affair, as well as the triumphs and heartbreaks of such a devotion. All of this episode's music is by way of Finger Eleven, with a lick of Blackie Jackett Jr. thrown in. To listen (58:45) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 6/30/10 VASHL 2010: Puck U vs. The Five Holes On Sunday June 6th, 2010, Kevin Smith's "Puck University" met Dean Blundell's "Five Holes" in an exhibition charity match at the 4th Annual Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament, in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Episode #33 (Part 2): Post-Game Interviews and Commentary Following the rocketbuster matchup between the Five Holes and Puck U, Josh collects the moments and the people that filled the court of Ball Hockey International. Interviews include: Jerry (Referee), "Human Kebab" (Five Holes), Ryan J. Reynolds (Puck U), Nick Primavera (Puck U), BHI Security, Mike McCutcheon (Puck U/Vulgarians), Puck U Photographer, Wendy Oliver (Photographer), "Human Kebab" (Again), Ming Chen (Puck U), Henry's of Brantford (Photographers), Troy Alden (Puck U), Puck U Fanboy, Ming Chen (Again), Malcolm Ingram (Filmmaker/Puck U Supporter), and more! Get championship sentiments from captain Ming Chen, absorb a sense of Canadian pride with members of the press from the great province of Ontario, listen to Josh go one on one with Malcolm Ingram, and absorb Malcolm's words to live by. To listen (28:37) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. Episode #32 (Part 1): Exhibition Match: Puck U vs The Five Holes (Full-Length Color Commentary) In a rematch from 2009, Kevin Smith's "Puck University" meets Dean Blundell's "Five Holes" in an exhibition charity game. Josh provides live, rinkside color commentary from the press box. Puck U is: #37 Kevin Smith (Goalie/Co-Captain/Filmmaker), #15 Ming Chen (Forward/Co-Captain/Webmaster), #33 Jim Jackman (Defense/Producer), #67 Bryan Johnson (Defense/Filmmaker), #30 Katie Morgan (Forward/Pornstar), #38 Walt Flanagan (Forward/Comic Book Store Owner), #16 Troy Alden (Defense/Policeman), #8 Scott Mosier (Forward/Alternate Captain/Producer), Tim Visentin (Forward/Leonardo Reapers), #11 Matt Kawczynski (Forward/Actor), Nick Primavera (Forward/Funployees), Ryan J. Reynolds (Forward/Monroeville Zombies), Warren Stanley (Defense/Leonardo Reapers), #20 Mike Pitt (Defense), #4 Frank Ciampi (Defense), Mike McCutcheon (Defense/Vulgarians) Mike Crandall (Defense/Leonardo Reapers) Note: Names are butchered while calling the action. The names above have been verified for accuracy. To listen (43:22) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 6/14/10 The 4th Annual Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament/View Askew Street Hockey League Episodes #30 and #31 go international this month as Josh travels to Brantford, Ontario, Canada with the Los Angeles Mings in an attempt to break a Guinness World Record, drink from the VASHL Cup, and earn the respect of "Canada's Dad". The View Askew Street Hockey League was begun in 2009 by filmmaker Kevin Smith, the 4th Annual Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament took place from June 4th - June 6th, 2010. The following interviews encompass the VASHL, and the members thereof. Episode #31 (Part 2): Warren Stanley (Leonardo Reapers/Puck U), Chris Smyth (Fan/Spectator), James Elkins (#20 LA Mings), Gavin Ap'Morrygan (Funbassador). BONUS: Josh's color commentary from the second half of Puck U Vs. the Funployees. Go from the bleachers to the rink, from the shotgun seat to the hotseat in part two with the stars of the VASHL. And listen to the action called on-site at rinkside by #13 himself. To listen (53:57) or click here. Episode #30 (Part 1): Travis Hill (Captain of the LA Mings), Mike Duyn (#11 Monroeville Zombies), Grace Ultch & KT CV (Co-Captains, VAG), Dawn Authier (Goalie, VAG), Ming Chen (#15 Puck U), Scott Mosier (#8 Puck U), Bryan Johnson & Walt Flanagan (Puck U), Jim Jackman (#33 Puck U), Tim Lefebvre (Captain, Funployees), & Colin Dodge (#72 LA Mings). Listen to Josh "tell 'em Steve-Dave", hear a different kind of "SModcast" with Josh Smith and Scott Mosier, get some aural from the View Askew Girls, and learn a lesson or two from Puck University. To listen (53:03) or click here. For photos, click here. Bumper music by Bad Ronald. For episode artwork, click here. These episodes are dedicated to the memory of Andrew Parish Mitchell. |
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| 5/5/10 That's A Good Question Cinco De Mayo, the celebration of the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla, and tonight we commemorate that by....talking about breakdance and jewelry. Stacy Sellka, breakdancer, and Dana Saylor, jewelry-maker join the May edition of The Way Up, and discuss their crafts, their arts, and where to go in Buffalo for a good time. Intro by Contagious Woo, Outro by BloodThirsty Vegans. This month's featured bands are Article 9 and Gone Utah from Rochester, NY To listen (59:58) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 3/16/10 Art & Something.... Back in Studio B, the bane of Josh's existence, the excuse on which Josh will hang his hiccups, we return with guests: Marcus Wise, photographer and owner of 464 Gallery, and Rachel, the resident Volunteer Coordinator at Buffalo ReUse. Marcus and Rachel illuminate what it's like on their side of the counter in Buffalo businesses, as well as ruminate about things to be in Buffalo's ongoing Renaissance. This month the underscore is a medley of local artists formerly used in previous Intro/Outro roles. Intro this month is "Glass Shatters" by Disturbed (in honor of 3/16), Outro comes to us by way of McCarthyizm. (And we're OFFICIALLY back on iTunes!) To listen (59:53) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 2/10/10 Would You Object To This Question? 2010 kicks off- Aww hell, 2010 doesn't factor into this show! We don't talk about the new year, or resolutions, it's The Way Up! We're talking with Mary, Rich, and Angel of the band Dotsun Moon, and WNY poet/editor Florine Melnyk. From Bangkok to Ireland, these guests are well-traveled, and have experiences to show for it. Over the course of the hour we manage to pull Florine out of her shell, and perhaps help her make a love connection. We out- Waitaminute, what's with all of this "we" business? Josh gets to the bottom of Dotsun Moon's own love triangle, and they get serious about music for a minute before finding common ground with tonight's sitting poet. This month's featured band is Discidium from Jamestown, NY. Intro by Bass Reeves, Outro by O'Dell Northington. To listen (59:46) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 12/15/09 The All-Poetry, All-Local Indy Hour Breakout Buffalo poet Michael Fischer co-hosts the December edition of The Way Up where we sample and discuss albums from Western New York poets. This episode features in no particular order: Jim Pray - Poems from the albums "Cats" and "I Hate..." |
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| 11/21/09 One On One With Tia Ling Season Three of The Way Up picks up a full head of steam in November when we pack up the game and roll into the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, PA for a much anticipated one-on-one. The stars collide as sXe rockstar Josh sits down with XXX pornstar Tia Ling to talk shop about the adult entertainment industry, the reality of porn, and about the woman behind the Tia Ling mystique. This episode is Not Safe For Work, not family-friendly, and it sure as hell ain't the Cosbys. Tia plays a round of "Adult, Athletic or Neither" and even forces a blush from her hardcore comedian host in the ensuing melee. Also giving great aural in this episode is Breakerbox (Intro), and Dr. J And The Stems (Outro). To listen (60:00) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 10/18/09 Your Soup Sucks, Let's F*@&! The Way Up celebrates two years on the air with a swinging soiree that encapsulates the elements that have made the show a success: Fun, fun, and Marek Parker being far, far away from the studio. Coming home to the show are successful spin-off hosts Michael Hoffert Jr. of "It Came From The Longbox", and Leslie Fineberg from "Euphraxia Talk Radio", to play a (modified) supercharged 20 Questions game, featuring absurd questions, obscene answers, and so many soundbytes Mike's head may just cave in. The featured music of the past year is shuffled for an ecletic underscore, and perhaps the coolest Intro theme of the past two years, "High Fashion" comes to us by way of Sixpin. (Apologies to Jason Gross for technical difficulties) To listen (60:00) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 8/21/09 What Do You Mean "Come Up With?" The illusive comedian Jake Nietopski drops in after a last-minute unavailability prevented him from being with us in July, and we spend an hour talking about the things that make him one-of-a-kind. Also we call Jay Carver and hear him plead his case for not doing his show "Dirty Little Mouth" this past Wednesday. Intro by Last Conservative, Outro by Janna Ruth. This month's featured artist is Rebecca Anne Banks from Montreal, QC. To listen (59:38) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 7/12/09 Dan And Josh's Comedy Playhouse The chasm between old-school, and not-as-old-school, is bridged this month as Josh goes one-on-one with Buffalo veteran comedian, Dan Pordum. Two of Buffalo comedy's most controversial names sit down and talk about the business as it has changed over three decades, Dan's personal philosophies, and the differences in the veteran mentality, versus that of the new generation. This month's featured band is Phantasm from Philadelphia, PA. Intro by Fresh Guac, Outro by I Was The Scarecrow. To listen (59:53) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 5/21/09 Oh, Maybe Something In The Mind Of Richard Wicka Try to look busy, the boss is on the floor! Richard Wicka is the man behind ThinkTwiceRadio and Home of the Future Studios, and for sixty minutes he answers the most frequently asked questions he gets, and expounds on his life in topics previously unexplored. No time for gimmicks, no soundbytes, no featured band, it's just one-on-one with the brains of the operation. Intro by Billy Draws Two. Outro by Melissa Kate. To listen (59:42) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 4/23/09 Mindspeak From Studio B at the Home of the Future studios, The Way Up has big implications in April with special guest co-host "T" formerly of the Hooter and Greenway show, guest Verniece Turner, the twice nominated poet this year in Artvoice's Best of Buffalo voting, and Lovely, a decorated slam poet. We break down the weary stereotypes surrounding poetry in the city, and discuss the importance of having a good name to fall back on. Sound bytes make a return (finally) and Rapidfire is revamped. This month's featured band is The Ragbirds from Ann Arbor, MI. Intro by Melissa Kate, Outro by Gorillapunch. To listen (60:00) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 3/19/09 I Can Never Find A Title For A Song Busker musician Ben Joe and longtime musician/emcee Tim Baldwin drop in to discuss the extremes of their craft, and compare notes on life's journey as their careers guide them in different directions, but with similar pit stops. Tim is the host of the Cafe Allegro Tuesday Night Open Mic every week at 8pm; Ben is an aspiring filmmaker as well. Also in this hour Josh calls his sister Carol at Bonetti's Pizzeria for a round of Rapidfire. Intro music by The Fracture, Outro by Jackdaw. This month's featured band is Spades Alone. To listen (60:00) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 2/22/09 The ChumFM Sunday Funnies - A Tribute This episode is a tribute to the now defunct 104.5 CHUMFM Sunday Funnies with Rick Hodge that aired for 27 years until Summer of 2007 from Toronto, Canada. The show featured a weekly topic and an hour of uncensored comedy mixing the best international comedians of past and present. To listen (57:04) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 1/25/09 Josh And Some Chicks He's Not Dating The first episode of the new year brings old friends and new acquaintances. In studio are musician and aspiring teacher Cassi Meyerhoffer, and the Jill-of-all-Trades, MC Vendetta a.k.a. Janna Willoughby. Nobody present follows football, so we talk Barack Obama, boyfriends, and building careers when your mind is a mess. Dropping by is Cassi's "significant dude", Aaron Meyer, and Josh calls Cousin Jeremy for a round of Rapidfire. Rich Viola no-showed, and the honor of Novim Productions was sullied. Intro music by Will Holton. Outro music by Like A Panther. This month's featured band is The Score from Watertown, NY. To listen (59:46) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 12/30/08 The Way Up 16: SModcast - A Tribute Join our heroes-in-training Josh Smith and Michael Hoffert Jr. as they dedicate an episode to a show that inspires them to make meandering, long rambling conversations, and countless bawdy jokes: SModcast. This tribute is done in the form of the popular Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier podcast. (Now available on iTunes!!!) To listen (59:25) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 11/22/08 "Crossover": The Hooter And Greenway Show ThinkTwiceRadio history is made as the gang from The Hooter And Greenway Show appear simultaneously on Cringehumor.net, and The Way Up, as Hooter, Greenway, and Big T become the guests for an hour, on the first ever ThinkTwiceRadio "crossover" show, which was broadcast live-to-air from the H&G facilities. Intro music by Mystic Traversion, Outro by Equilibrium, and starting this month, we introduce the monthly featured band; this month we feature Broomfiller. To listen (54:33) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 10/4/08 One-On-One with Bobby Collins
Bigger than the one-year anniversary of The Way Up, bigger than Jaws, or Jaws II, Josh sits down with the man who inspired him to enter comedy, his favorite comedian of all, Bobby Collins. A must-listen for all comedians, or fans of comedy. Bobby shares humorous road stories, pearls of wisdom, and (jokingly) makes eyes at Josh's girlfriend. Intro by Brent Persia, outro by Sugar Pill. Click here for photo #1, Click here for photo #2. To listen (60:00) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 9/4/08 Euphraxia: Something About Skin On the road to the one-year anniversary of The Way Up, we meet Leslie and Diana of Euphraxia American Tribal-Style Belly Dance. Our guest co-host is the knowledgable Paula Wachowiak, and in this episode we discuss female stereotypes, media portrayals, what creates success, and we play a new game, "Adult Or Athletic?". We call Will Mutka for a round of Rapidfire as well. Intro by If Paige Wins. Outro by Scarleta. To listen (59:28) or click here. |
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| 8/26/08 Regal Flush The Way Up's own King of Clubs rocks some poker (in the back) from La Casa de Curt Rotterdam, the joker himself, as he interviews fellow players Paul Drajem, Brian of Type:Relevant, and a man called "Sparky". Music by Z. Mann Zilla, and A2J. This month we talk Mark Freeland, the state of hip-hop, and how YOU get to control the future of the show. To listen (60:00) or click here. |
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| 7/28/08 Heliolatry An interview with fire dancer Ember Erebus became an hour long discussion of all things great and small. Too long to be a common interview, it must be called "The Way Up: Infringement Style". Intro by Dali's Ghost. To listen (59:59) or click here. |
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| 7/16/08 No, I Am Not Crazy Sal Monaco guest co-hosts the July edition of The Way Up which is currently undergoing rennovation. On the show to participate in the madness is Buffalo Public Access' longest-running television host in history, Greg Sterlace and the deeply spiritual poet Jamen. Intro by Amnesty Box, Outro by Handsome Jack. To listen (59:45) or click here. |
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| 6/20/08 One-On-One with The Great One Josh interviews his grandfather, Charles Smith, an 85 year old man from Toronto, Canada, about his life and times. Intro music by the Gravity Thieves. Outro music by Soul Intrusion. To listen (51:26) or click here. |
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| 5/10/08 I Remember Tonight is the night of too many stars. Josh interviews from Warren PA, promising rookie comedian Joe Ullo. N'Tare Ali Gault, well-known WNY poet and playwrite, and fellow poet Alex Mead. Also in studio is musician Pat O'Keefe. And we have a brief call in from Rich Viola. Tonight our conspirators discuss controversy, death, and the strains of entertainment. The Way Up now features all-local Intro and Outro themes. This month's Intro is from The Beggar's Best, and our Outro is from Jack Topht. To listen (59:58) or click here. |
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| 4/26/08 Almost Completely Local Indy Hour In the path cut by Channel Z and Billy Horn, The Way Up hosts it own "Indy Hour". The Rated-R Rockstar plays DJ for the month of April. 1. "To You I'm Nothing" by Crohn's To listen (52:20) or click here. |
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| 3/26/08 It's Your Show For the first time in over a decade, the performance artist known commonly as Mr. Ski-Mask steps out from behind the mask to do a rare shoot interview. Also, in studio, dancer Brittany Davis. In this episode we discuss Riverside, fat ballerinas, and fist fights. Also, via phone is Hillary Piatek. To listen (60:37) or click here. |
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| 2/16/08 Do You Always Do Comedy? In this episode the charismatic comedian James Middleton Sr. and fellow ThinkTwice host Radiogirl delve into the world of entertainment, foggy memories and Buffalo as we remember it. To listen (59:47) or click here. |
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| 1/27/08 The Way Up: On Location Part 2: Let's Talk About Sex From an undisclosed location in the East Side of Buffalo, Josh interviews sex enthusiast Mistress Headmistress. This episode features the music of Elipsus. To listen (63:01) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 1/27/08 The Way Up: On Location Part 1 Recorded at Elmwood Video Games in Kenmore, NY (2590 Elmwood Ave.), Josh interviews proprietor Big Dave. He also interviews local poet Marek Parker. In this episode our protagonists discuss the close of New World Record, living on the East Side of Buffalo, and the quality of pizza in Western NY. This episode features the music of Noah Gokey. To listen (64:32) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 12/22/07 One On The Table Josh and his co-host Jim Pray interview guests Jessica Dejac of the Queen City Roller (Derby) Girls, and comedian Jay Carver. Special phone guest is Nate from Olean, NY band Soul Intrusion. To listen (59:55) or click here. For episode artwork, click here. |
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| 11/11/07 Twenty-Nine Cent Productions Presents: November Vortice November Vortice was a poetry reading hosted by Josh Smith and his Twenty-Nine Cent Productions at College Street Gallery in Buffalo, NY. The featured readers were Jim Pray and Julia Byrne. Below are the audio clips from our host, featured readers, and open mic participants. Click here for highlight package.
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| 10/17/07 Wednesday Delight Josh's guests are renaissance man Z.Mann Zilla, poet Liz Mariani, bowler J.J. Gerritz, and all-around whack-a-loon Josh Strauss. Tonight's debut episode definitely will set the tone for years to come. Liz and Zilla didn't see eye-to-eye from the jump, Josh Strauss got lost en route to the studio, friends Josh Smith and J.J. found ways to embarrass each other, and all of this adds up to a rocketbuster hour of education and entertainment. To listen (60:42) or click here. |
