Part 1 of my conversation with guest Matt Phillion as we discuss anger management. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Mudhoney, Camper Van Beethoven, Guided By Voices and Lovestreams.
Show notes:
Recorded at Chez Phillion, Salem, Mass.
The joys of home ownership
We've talked in the past about profanity and politics, which both tie in to anger
Many forums available for people to vent anger
Dealing with crazy co-workers
Matt's an angry man at times
Running can be therapeutic...or not
Getting behind the wheel instantly amplifies anger level
Road rage is scary
Are we an angrier society than we used to be?
Like driving a car, social media makes you a lot braver
Online comments can be particularly vicious
Putting up with conflicting opinions on Facebook
The gun debate has stoked anger on both sides
Matt has a "Spanish face"
Matt: The rest of the world sees Americans as "overweight, angry and armed"
Some friends love to troll "the other side" online
Seagull Facebook: Fly in, make a bunch of noise, crap on everything and fly away
Anger is stoked at sporting events
Alcohol doesn't help
Giants fan beaten at Dodgers Stadium
Matt wrecked his shoulder venting on a punching bag
To be continued
Bonehead of the Week
Music:
Mudhoney - The Only Son of the Widow of Nain
Camper Van Beethoven - Someday Our Love Will Sell Us Out
Guided By Voices - She Lives in an Airport
Lovestreams - Shock Corridor
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The Mudhoney song is on the forthcoming album Vanishing Point on Sub Pop. Download it for free (in exchange for your email address) at SubPop.com.
The Camper Van Beethoven song is on the band's new album La Costa Perdida on 429 Records. Download the song for free at Soundcloud.
The Guided By Voices song is on the self-released album The Bears for Lunch. Download the song for free from Soundcloud.
The Lovestreams song is available for free download from the Lovestreams Tumblr.
The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Find out more about Senor Breitling at his fine music blog Clicky Clicky. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.