This week, Tim, & Jim and a very yelly Kirk tackle the following subjects:
First, in a brand-new segment entitled “Explain it to Kirk,” Tim & Jim explain the Twilight phenomenon to Kirk. (3:35 – 8:50)
Then, it’s reported death of the Compact Disc, which — according to some reports — is going to be abandoned by the major labels as soon as the end of this year. (08:53 – 18:00)
Here’s the chart we’re talking about in the podcast:
Also, iTunes Match has been launched, and we debate whether or not it’s worth shelling out $25.00 a year for. The answer may surprise you, though probably not if you’ve ever listened to our podcast. (18:13 – 26:10)
Once again, Medialoper Bebop Commissioner Gordon Loper harasses us with a phone message. And to spite him, you should probably follow us on Facebook. (26:11 – 28:07)
Finally, it’s a very deep look at a very deep album, Hüsker Dü’s landmark Zen Arcade, as it is inducted into the Medialoper Bebop Great Albums Hall of Fame. (27:22 – 47:58)
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One More Thing
- Kirk is cranky over the censorship on Breaking Bad on the Netflix streaming. (48:02 – 51:30)
- Tim loves the new Childish Gambino album (51:31 – 53:10)
- Jim isn’t freaking out over NBC’s shelving of Community (53:11 – 54:07)
Medialoper Bebop Episode 23: Zen Arcane was recorded at 9:00PM PST on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 via Audio Hijack Pro over iChat. It was edited in Audacity. The opening and closing theme for Medialoper Bebop is “Big Hand on the Seven” by The Miss Alans.