Java Muses Podcast

Show 12 starts with a roundup of Stig and Bill's holiday activities and then we discuss Bill's clothing optional party offer. They wrap up the segment with New Year Eve options in Houston.

At 12:56, Bill discusses chocolate diamonds.

At 21:50, Stig reviews the current film "Into The Woods", Bill talks about The Gist's OPP and the podcast Serial.

At 32:48, Bill and Stig discuss the Texans season and make a few resolutions to wrap up the show.

Complete show notes and links, including music notations can be found at javamuses.javatime.us

Direct download: JavaMuses_012.mp3
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As much as we wanted our first Christmas show to be spectacular, we offer another show of the week's events punctuated with Christmas music!

Show 10 begins with Stig's non-gift buying and an obit on former Mayor Bob Lanier.

At 8:15, Bill discusses this week's Texan game, Bill coins the term "the NRG" and the upcoming Texas Bowl.

At 15:47, Bill tells about his bike ride and success in clothing, Stig reviews a concert at Cottonwood, and both give info on an upcoming show at the MKT bar.

At 22:04, Bill has issues with the Amazon Fire Stick spokesperson, Stig takes on Sony and North Korea.

At 30:57, Stig discusses podcast releases from the BBC radio archieves, Bill gives the origin of the "Wildcatter" football offense.

Complete show notes and music info at javamuses.javatime.us

Direct download: JavaMuses_011.mp3
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Show 10 begins with a review of Bill's Lights in the Heights Party.

At 8:44, Bill and Stig begin their discussion of the Chelsea Norman trial verdict and Ghost Bikes.

At 18:36, Stig and Bill discuss the Texans loss, Rockets rolling, and Kobe's new record.

At 29:36, Bill tells us about a December 18th show at Cottonwood, and the show wraps up with a ruptured testicle and talk about the Heights Burning Bones Press.

Expanded show and music notes at javamuses.javatime.us

 

Direct download: JavaMuses_010.mp3
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Show 9 begins with a discussion about the current bicycle hit-and-run trial along with a death row stay of execution.

At 6:11, Bill and Stig begin their discussion of transportation modes.

At 18:37, Stig and Bill discuss the upcoming Bayou City Burlesque and Circus Festival and Taylor Swift

At 23:41, Bill tells us about J.J. Watt's upcoming appearance on South Park and Stig considers the College Football Playoff rankings.

At 31:42, Bill and Stig wrap up the show with talk about "The Newsroom" and the 24th Ig Nobal Awards.

Expanded show and music notes at javamuses.javatime.us

Direct download: JavaMuses_009.mp3
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Show 8 begins with a discussion of Black Friday.

At 6:18, Stig and Bill discuss various holiday outtings available to get you in the spirit of the holidays in and around Houston.

At 22:48, Bill talks about the Texans win over the Titans and J.J. Watt's outstanding performance. Stig mentions the dream college matchup will not happen for the Texas Bowl.

At 29:55, Bill tells us about the Amazon Fire TV Stick. 

At 37:15, Stig contemplates New Year's Eve in Las Vegas with QuestLove.

Expanded show and music notes at javamuses.javatime.us

Direct download: JavaMuses_008.mp3
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Show 7 starts with Stig's continuing quest to join the Big 50 club and the story of Bill's television.

At 11:46, Bill describes the board game convention he attended in Dallas, and Stig and Bill consider what they are thankful for.

 

At 22:24, Stig tells about a Ship Channel exhibit at the public library and Bill gives us the lowdown on the newest art installation at Discovery Green.

At 33:25, Stig joins the Big 50 and discusses a bit of the week's sporting news.

At 42:18, Bill discusses "Madame Secretary", Stig rails against American Airlines.

 

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Direct download: JavaMuses_007.mp3
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Show 6 starts with the announcement of javamuses.javatime.us

At 4:35, an interview with John Royal about the death of Comcast Sports Net Houston and sports broadcasting history in Houston.

At 16:19, Part 2 of our interview with John Royal.

At 26:36, Bill and Stig discuss "Too Many Cooks"

At 31:56, Bill tell us about his new home appliance and Stig considers the art of Nick Anderson

 

Follow John Royal on Twitter @John_Royal

You can find "Too Many Cooks" on YouTube

Nick Anderson

Direct download: JavaMuses_006.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 3:31am EDT
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Show 5 starts with a new segment, News and Notes

At 6:44, Bill and Stig discuss The Pastry War, a downtown Houston bar.

At 17:29, Stig and Bill discuss the Texas Tech "Politically Challenged" video.

At 24:30, Bill and Stig talk about the Dallas Cowboy's hashtag and other sporting news.

At 27:34, Stig has concert listings, Bill gets a phone, and Stig dives into Game of Thrones.

Direct download: JavaMuses_005.mp3
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Show 4 starts with a wrap up of Stig and Bill's activities during the week of Halloween.

At 6:44, Bill and Stig discuss Sunday Streets Houston last event in the Third Ward.

At 16:44, Stig and Bill cover the week's sporting news.

At 23:47, Stig talks about the Alice Cooper tour, Bill discusses a Hulu series, and they     wrap up the show with Stig's iPod.

 

http://www.gohealthyhouston.org/sundaystreetshtx/

http://projectrowhouses.org

Direct download: JavaMuses_004.mp3
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Show 3 starts with a quick review of Houston's Moonlight Ramble bicycle ride

At 5:50, Stig and Bill interview Andrea Greer about Houston's political scene and trends, along with specifics on upcoming races.

At 25:50, Part 2 of the interview with Andrea continues.

At 36:27, Bill and Stig cover the week's sporting news.

At 40:55, Stig brings up ebola again and Bill discusses early voting.

At 48:30, Stig discusses the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Telecast, Bill finishes up the show with a brief discussion of Robert Heinlein's "Have Spacesuit, Will Travel"

 

Houston League of Women Voters Guide available at: www.lwvhouston.org

Harris County Polling Locations and Sample Ballot available at: www.harrisvotes.org

Direct download: JavaMuses_003.mp3
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The Houston Chronicle has a brief article about the multiple bicycle events in Houston this weekend. Stig and I will be checking out the Sunday Streets in Third Ward.

Also of note: the Houston Mini Maker Faire in Stafford on Saturday.  Adding A (arts) to STEM (science-technology-engineering-math) = STEAM. Fun for the whole family.

-bill

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Show 2 starts with Bill and Stig welcoming listeners and their new bona fide status.

At 2:30, they begin the discussion on Houston's Top 10 bars to take out of town guests.

At 11:22, Stig and Bill continue the bar discussion with the top of the list.

At 26:22, there is a discussion of sports news for the week.

At 33:34, Stig contemplates trying to put down his phone as inspired by Rapper Prince   EA

At 37:22, Bill discusses Trans comics and TV programs, the Big Brew Houston, and this weeks Midnight Ramble.

www.bigbrewhouston.com

www.princeea.com/latest

www.bikehouston.org (Moonlight Ramble)

Direct download: JavaMuses_002.mp3
Category:podcast -- posted at: 2:21am EDT
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Show 001 begins with Stig and Bill discussing their weekend and welcoming listeners.

At 3:10, they begin a review of the recent Houston Fringe Festival.

At 5:24, an interview with Cameryn Moore, a performer at the 2014 Houston Fringe Festival begins.

At 17:21, Bill and Stig wrap up their discussion of the Fringe Festival.

At 21:30, there is a discussion of the week's sporting news.

Finally at 28:25, Stig and Bill wrap up this week's show with some talk about art at Discovery Green.

houstonfringefestival.org

www.camerynmoore.com

www.discoverygreen.com/wingsofthecity

Direct download: Show_003-AIFF_44.1_16.mp3
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