Radio Free Burrito Episode 4
Yes, it is true! At long last, the long-overdue Episode Four is here. According to certain other episode-numbered series, this should be the episode that grabs everyone's attention and establishes me as a Force to be reckoned with . . . but it will be the next episode that proves to be my best ever, one which I'll never be able to top.
I guess I should figure out a way to get a hold of Lawrence Kasdan, huh?
This episode is another audio diary one, this time centered around an audition I had this morning for a new Nickelodeon animated series. It was an awesome audition, thanks entirely to the totally cool people who I read for, who made me feel welcome, and enthusiastically worked with me to bring my version of this character to life. (I know some of you read my blog, so thank you for doing that. I had an awesome time today. You guys rock.)
The audio diary is 33 minutes long, so I didn't do Q&A in this show, but it will be back in the next show. In fact, I'll devote most of the next show to Q&A, since many of you have written in that you like that, and it's pretty damn easy for me to answer questions about myself.
Show Notes:
- The intro music is "Gone for Good" by The Shins, from their album Chutes Too Narrow. In Garden State, Natalie Portman says that The Shins will change your life, and plays New Slang to back up this bold statement. I think New Slang is a great song, but it doesn't have the emotional resonance for me that Gone for Good does. Why? Listen to the podcast to find out. For those of you scoring at home, the updated board should read Garden State: 0 Wil: 1
- The link to save Teen Titans is: http://www.titanstower.com/source/animated/saveseason6.html
- The song you heard from Nada Surf is Neither Heaven Nor Space, and it's off their nearly-perfect album Let Go.
- There's a picture from inside Nickelodeon, which I snapped with my super-stealth cameraphone, in my Buzznet blog. I meant to mention this months ago, but Buzznet has this thing where you can make posters, calendars, books, or postcards from your Buzznet images. I have a book filled with images taken up until last summer, and it's really cool.
- Comments can be sent to podcast at wil wheaton dot net, questions can be sent to ask at wil wheaton dot net. Please use a descriptive subject line.
- Radio Free Burrito is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 License.
The entire show is 47 minutes long (ouch. sorry about that.) and weighs in at 18.8MB. Enjoy!
Download radio_free_burrito_episode_four.mp3
Update: WWdN:iX reader Brian has created the following .torrent low-fi mirrors:
High (orig):
http://athena.unearthed.org/torrents/radio_free_burrito_episode_four.mp3.torrentLow (mono, VBR bit rate range 8-24, 8.1 megs):
http://athena.unearthed.org/torrents/radio_free_burrito_episode_four-low.mp3.torrentMirror for the Low..
http://www.badmonkies.com/rfb/radio_free_burrito_episode_one-low.mp3
Thanks, Brian!
Sweet! Thanks Wil!
Posted by: Apprehensive | January 19, 2006 at 02:26 PM
Awesome use of the infamous "I don't know" green sliming from You Can't Do That on Television!
Posted by: sarz | January 19, 2006 at 02:38 PM
So are we to assume that there is not going to be an episode 2, (since you went from zero to one to three and now four) Or are you going to save it so that in ten years you can reveal the "lost Episode 2" to a live audience at a blogger's convention?
Posted by: jadeddo | January 19, 2006 at 02:47 PM
Wow! I hope your audition went well.
Posted by: napoleondynamitefan | January 19, 2006 at 02:52 PM
Superb usage of subliminal name-dropping during your Shins background info.
West Coast warm-up on for this week Wil? Looking for it and I'm either blind or its not set up yet. Both options have equal probability...
Posted by: Clint V. | January 19, 2006 at 03:20 PM
Please disregard the second portion of my previous comment..., I check again and POOF! there it was...
Posted by: Clint V. | January 19, 2006 at 03:22 PM
'Gone for Good' is my favorite Shins song. Well, one of my favorites. OK, so it's definitely in the top five... out of the whole 20 or so that they've recorded. Anyway, good choice.
Posted by: skeezer | January 19, 2006 at 05:45 PM
Loving the Podcast! Keep it up.
Posted by: FriedGeek | January 19, 2006 at 07:26 PM
Awesome - you think there were cameras in the elevator when you did your happy dance? :p Great podcast, I look forward to more!
Posted by: Natalie | January 19, 2006 at 08:37 PM
An odd coincidence here, I recently discovered that Christine McGlade, the original host of YCDTOTV, now has a podcast:
http://www.christinemcglade.com
Posted by: Rob Matsushita | January 19, 2006 at 08:55 PM
Interesting.
Kidding. Seriously, though, yay! Loved it. Can't wait for the next one.
Shauna
Posted by: shauna | January 19, 2006 at 08:57 PM
Wil, the song playing on indie 103 is by Beck. Not sure which song off the top of my head, but I'd guess it's from the new album.
Posted by: dstrorm | January 19, 2006 at 10:32 PM
As an Oregonian and a devotee of C&L I was totally stoked about the start of show. We are the Canada of California. And Crooks and Liars rules. Much Love.
Posted by: Kenyon | January 20, 2006 at 01:13 AM
And thanking your audience and then calling them lazy rules.
Posted by: Kenyon | January 20, 2006 at 01:14 AM
Schaweet!
Posted by: Jules | January 20, 2006 at 05:31 AM
Just a comment about windshield washer fluid...
If you live in New England, windshield washer fluid is definitely "vital to the functioning of the vehicle." I appreciate the beep that my Jetta Haley gives me.
Posted by: dinane | January 20, 2006 at 06:01 AM
Little trivia note for the "You Can't Do That On Television" picture. Alanis Morrisette got her start on that show. She was one of the series regulars.
Posted by: SteveM | January 20, 2006 at 06:17 AM
was YCDTOTV shown in the states?
i just figured it was one of those shows that was only known to us canuks...
i have a friend who went to highschool with alistar...
Posted by: mainja | January 20, 2006 at 08:21 AM
Holy smoking!
(Insert shameless plug)
My blog plug for - THE TWISTED MIND EMPORIUM - made your podcast.
(Exit shameless plug)
Another great podcast, Wil.
Oh, about the shameless plug - you started it!
Paul Darcy
Posted by: Nyarl | January 20, 2006 at 08:32 AM
Really enjoyed the podcast. The joy in your voice after the audition was just awesome to hear. I am a new listener, but a long time fan.
Posted by: Cthulhu Geek | January 20, 2006 at 08:40 AM
Being made to feel welcome is a most awesome thing! I enjoyed the show & look forward to the next episode.
Posted by: Arkla.Babe | January 20, 2006 at 08:43 AM
So when are we going to see the Wil Wheaton talk show on late night tv? G4 or the Sci-Fi channel would probably hire you in a second.
Posted by: Ryan G | January 20, 2006 at 10:07 AM
That thing on the radio that you said was better than 311? It was Beck. I'm amazed you didn't recognize it, it's all over the radio, and I'm assuming all over eMpTyVee.
Great show, Wil! Love hearing these moment-to-moment audio diaries.
Posted by: Eric in PA | January 20, 2006 at 11:11 AM
Wil,
As usual, amusement and some level of 'interesting' in equal measure. BUT...I gotta stand up for our arborous friends out there. That old tree is just doing what it can to keep the planet from being more screwed up than it already is and all you can do is moan about how it's *ugly* and *messy* and wah, wah, wah. Well...DEAL. Trees are good...they should be left the hell alone. You should be enough of a geek to appreciate someone like old Professor Tolkien who would have been horrified with your casual desire for Arboricide because you feel the thing is 'inconvenient'. So be nice Wil...or else, some tree somewhere is gonna have major-mojo Karma sorting to do with you bucko!
(This message brought to you by 'friends of ratty old trees no-one loves anymore' and all the Birkenstock wearing granolas who support them)
Posted by: Grondzilla | January 20, 2006 at 11:54 AM
Wil,
Enjoyed the podcast and please stop complaining about the length of the show. The length is fine, get over it. ;-)
Posted by: Thomas | January 20, 2006 at 12:43 PM