In our most recent podcast, a passing comment about a pie fight led to a lengthy discussion of opening a “pie fight” franchise. The more we’ve thought about it, the more we like it.
And you, our lucky readers, can say that you were there at the beginning. Franchise opportunities will be opening up soon, so don’t miss out! Here are just a few of the exciting features of this high-impact, pie-impact goldmine:
Award-winning pie recipes
Themed Splatoriums (Old West; 1918 Bakery; 1922 Bakery; and more!)
All Splatoriums feature a patented, automated self-cleaning system*
Expansion opportunities with the rollout of Paul & Storm’s Original Goodtime Piefightery Greatland
Animatronic Paul and Storm show. You know; for kids!
So act fast, or when there’s a P&S Piefightery in every town, you’ll be lamenting: “I could have been in on the ground floor, but I merely laughed.” Who’s laughing now?
The ninetythstrd episode of our podcast, Paul and Storm Talk About Some Stuff for Five to Ten Minutes (On Average), is now online.
This week’s episode: we endorse new minion and band friend Scott Meyer’s “Basic Instructions“; Paul’s “Vending Machine Moustaches” project (a.k.a. “PaulStaches”), and musings on vending machines in general; Mike Phirman interrupts; we announce the very exciting news of the upcoming Jonathan Coulton Cruise (Jan. 2-8, 2011); the joy of playing craps (and Storm correctly pronounces “croupier”); and a passing mention of pie fights leads to a lengthy discussion of our potential new franchise, Paul and Storm’s Pie Fightery.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ALERT: What shipboard activities should we have for the JoCo Cruise? Also, feel free to suggest other elements/draw an advertisement for Paul and Storm’s Pie Fightery.
In celebration of our nation’s birthday, we offer you a FREE! FREE! FREE! thematically-appropriate song of explosives safety—or the lack thereof: Ten-Finger Johnny. (We’d call it a “ten-finger discount,” but that would be incredibly lame) Please share it with all your patriotic friends.
The eightyth-ninthsrtsd episode of our podcast, Paul and Storm Talk About Some Stuff for Five to Ten Minutes (On Average), is now online.
This week’s episode: Storm is sick and Paul is recently-sick, and we both lament our situation; cat scratch fever; the return of “Sickey Mickey” and other home cures; sugared cereals and Paul’s exercise routine; Italian ninjas and the Devil’s Bargain of their glass knives; choosing your own death; debating the purpose of one’s life flashing before one’s eyes upon imminent death; “Bewitched” and time-traveling Founding Fathers; and we tease a cool thing for next week.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ALERT: Do you have any special “cures” or “routines” you engage in when you’re sick? Also, what would be a great way to die? And what memory or memories might restart your brain if you needed to?
Post-show song: “It’s Good to Have Jayne on Your Side” – Marian Call
The eightyth-eightrnd episode of our podcast, Paul and Storm Talk About Some Stuff for Five to Ten Minutes (On Average), is now online.
This week’s episode: We talk about nothing for a while (numbers, microphones, and Paul’s Snoopy Wall); waterbeds vs. plywood-style mattresses; real names, ethics, “hippie school,” and a story where Storm learns an important lesson at a young age; the joy of “Weird Al’s” latest tour, plus tracksuits; and Storm’s special Kinks concert memories.
The eightyth-sevenstrth episode of our podcast, Paul and Storm Talk About Some Stuff for Five to Ten Minutes (On Average), is now online.
This week’s episode: by command of our Übermistress, we talk about our butts—specifically, the scourge that is “sweaty butt” and ShamWow underwear; some light reminiscences of the most recent w00tstocks; our w00tstock guest selection process; Paul makes a comment that will probably get misconstrued as sexist; figuring out why neither of us ever latched on to comic books; favorite ice cream flavors; the origin of our “[X] is my [Y] tribute band” jokes; and Storm’s phone woes. Also, a new little ditty from Paul and Storm!
(Technical note: apologies from Paul for all the peaking; still happened even when I adjusted for it; won’t happen again)
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ALERT: Do you have any reliable solutions to the delicate problem of “humid kiester?” Also, what got you hooked on comic books?
POST-SHOW SONG: “Incompetent’s Lament” – Paul and Storm (NSFW)
Every time we think new w00tstocks can’t possibly live up to the past ones, we are proved laughably wrong. We continue to be amazed by the energy and good feelings generated by audience and performers alike, and Chicago and Minneapolis BROUGHT IT. The energy was so strong, in fact, that the show ran nearly 5 hours in Chicago and 4 1/2 in Minneapolis—to the delight of the overwhelming majority, who were laughing and cheering just as hard at the end as at the beginning.
Some highlights from the shows:
Peter Sagal’s (host of NPR’s “Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me) amazing “I, Henchman” monologue in Chicago. We can only imagine its next stop is “This American Life”
Working with MST3K vets Bill Corbett & Kevin Murphy (Rifftrax) and Trace Beaulieu (Cinematic Titanic), enjoying and participating in the brand new songs by the former, and laughing hysterically at the later’s readings from his upcoming children’s book (illustrated by our good friend Len Peralta)
Watching the aforementioned Len draw customposters, live and on stage, in both cities
A successful marriage proposal in Minneapolis, complete with Wil Wheaton video setup. We seriously got teared up. Also never to be repeated, so DO NOT ASK US TO PULL THAT KIND OF STUNT AGAIN!
Wil setting the tone for the night, and watching him command the crowd during his Rocky Horror story (aided and abetted by yours trulies, which always brings out our inner squee)
Neil-effing-Gaiman’s “surprise” cameo. We are ever delighted by his charm and willingness to hang out with miscreants such as ourselves.
Super-mega thanks to our Dungeon Master (stage manager) “Dammit” Liz, and to all of the volunteers who helped everything run mega-smooth, including Mike Lombardo, Michael Cianfrani of Tinyrun and returning talent-wrangler Chris Wright, all of whom are stars in their own right.
We have heard the voices crying out in the darkness, and we are pleased to announce that w00tstock will indeed be coming to San Diego during Comic-Con. We’ve sent our flying monkeys out to gather the guests, and don’t know yet who they’ll catch, but rest assured that wsSDCC (w00tstock 2.4) will be epic and every bit as squee-worthy as its antecedents.
So mark your calendars for THURSDAY, JULY 22. 4th & B will be hosting the event, and we’re pleased to announce our first volley of guests:
Ukulele-wielding favorite Molly Lewis (sweetafton23)
The eightyth-sixrth episode of our podcast, Paul and Storm Talk About Some Stuff for Five to Ten Minutes (On Average), is now online.
This week’s episode: we once again podcast from the road, while on the long drive home from our tour of Canada; we are no good with numbers, mis-attributing both the episode number and the number of Minions; we engage once again in the gentlemanly sport of Hypothetical Battles; zoot suits, social diseases and Pigpen; still more poutine; what to call us or not call us; we narrowly avoid the local constabulary—though we weren’t quite so lucky earlier in the trip; eyeball soup and squid; useful crotch hits; light switch and ACE bandage confusion; our particular brand of dumbness; incredible suspense at the toll plaza; and Storm’s further theories on the appeal of Pac Man.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ALERT: Share your own experiences of embarrassment stemming from language and/or cultural barriers.
ulandstorm.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/hollywood_squares-150×150.jpg” alt=”” width=”150″ height=”150″ />The eightyth-fiveth episode of our podcast, Paul and Storm Talk About Some Stuff for Five to Ten Minutes (On Average), is now online.
This week’s episode: Special Guest Mike Phirman joins the fray to plug his new CD, “The Very Last Songs I Will Ever Record (Part 1)” and chat about all manner of comedy/music doings; our running personal soundtracks; salsa dancing lessons and gift-giving; child-frightening strategies; his duo’s origins; the obligatory Worst Gig story; stacked entertainment; and the planned tricks on Paul never materialize. Also, a bizarre sound at the 36:21 mark that we’re still not sure what the hell it is.
In our most recent podcast, a passing comment about a pie fight led to a lengthy discussion of opening a “pie fight” franchise. The more we’ve thought about it, the more we like it.
