Us At Lunch: Recent Episodes
Us At Lunch
Recorded: November 14, 2005
Length: 40:37
Luke is a little sick, so he doesn't sound quite as great as usual. The rest of the crew sounds fine, and you'll get a lot of insight into our feelings on Doctors, phone companies, and what we like watching on TV.
Topics:
* Irregular Postings
* The Texas Hammer
* Houston Commercials
* Speed 2
* Question to the Group
* A SQL tribute
* Chocolate Volcano
* Cookie Cereal
* Audio Setups
* Sponge-Mouse Itch-Pants
* Euro-American Chopper
* Silent Auction
* Doctors are expensive
* Phone madness
* Hockey games
* Dishes
Listen Now! -> Us At Lunch 027 - ScratchBob Itchpants
Recorded: October 25, 2005
Length: 23:56
We take a break for a fall pledge drive, we're still trying to raise money to buy some biscuits. We talk about Cell Phone Shutter sounds, and eat some cookies. Us At Lunch is filmed on the Moon.
Topics:
* Lactic Acid
* Lance Armstrong
* Technical Terms
* Fall Pledge Drive
* Shutter Sound
* Cookies
* Rock Paper Scissors
* Oreo betting
* Splitting the cookie
* Ketchup pouring
* Freshy Freshington
* No more Double Stuff
Listen Now! -> Us At Lunch 026 - Nothing Beats Rock
Recorded: October 11, 2005
Length: 22:46
Chadd is gone, but Adam, Luke, and Jeff talk about the monopoly game at McDonald's, Jeff's upcoming refereeing, and some of the various end zone dance ideas we have. But first, our Quarterly Review.
Topics:
- Quarterly Review
- Play for a Billion
- Referee Jeff
- Flag Designs
- End Zone Dances
- McDonald's Promo
- Best Buy Reward Points
Listen Now! -> Us At Lunch 025 - The Trump Referee
Recorded: October 5, 2005
Length: 21:30
Adam's girlfriend Courtney comes to visit us for lunch. She tells us about her dreams, a bad music venue, and about Adam misunderstanding a child's name. Girlarity ensues.
Topics:
* John Mayer;
* The Range;
* Ryan Adams;
* The Gypsy Tea Room;
* 4:20;
* Mystery Faucet;
* SkyMall;
* Lightsabers;
* Kid names;
* Nascar;
* Dollar store item;
Listen Now! -> Us At Lunch 024 - Mystery Faucet
Recorded: September 13, 2005
Length: 23:18
We don't actually hear much from Ingrid during this goodbye lunch. Instead we hear about burning off your fingerprints with acid and about radioactive places.
Topics:
* Our Interview
* 5-finger Intel Discount
* Don't Lick It
* Warnings
* Wash Your Hands
* Green Lawn
* Cost Benefit Analysis
* Kid's Bop
* Chernobyl
* Fusion/Fission
Listen Now! -> Episode 023 - Ingrid's Goodbye
Recorded: September 12, 2005
Length: 21:30
Chadd was stuck at home for the morning waiting on people, so Adam, Jeff, and Luke discuss the topics of the day. We also mention our recent plug on The Working Podcast.
Topics:
* Kegerator;
* Radiator;
* Working Podcast;
* Going Away Lunch;
* The Biscuit Fund;
* Flamboyant Referee;
* Hockey Pain;
* The SMU Game;
* Sport Networks;
* UAL Comments;
* Hit the Donate Button;
* Bud on MTV;
* UAL Contest;
* T-Note from Accounting;
* Planning for tomorrow;
* Mean References;
* Joke Credits;
Listen Now! -> Us At Lunch 022 - 1080i Cheer
Recorded: August 25, 2005
Length: 23:54
Adam is gone, so Luke, Chadd, and Jeff discuss microwave meals, TV, and Movies. Jeff and Chadd recently saw the movie Broken Flowers, and give their review. Chadd gives it 6 out of 11 thumbs up.
Topics:
* New Stamps;
* Mixed Grills;
* Marie Calendar's;
* Microwave Fish;
* Futurama;
* Broken Flowers Review;
* Swimming Pool;
* Triumph the Insult Comic Dog;
* American Idol;
* Mrs. Doubtfire;
* Movies;
* Dukes of Hazzard;
* Giggity;
Listen Now! -> Us At Lunch 021 - Horrible but Good
Recorded: August 18, 2005
Length: 37:07
Jeff tells us about more of the town home purchasing process. He went and downgraded a few things to bring the price down. Then we get in to more home decorating tips and tricks, and end with a nice discussion of nails getting in to places they don't belong.
Topics:
* Bathtubs;
* Valves;
* Hamburger Magic;
* Cutting It Out;
* Podcast Pictures;
* Podcasts that Pwn U;
* The Design Factory;
* House Changes;
* Wall in the shower;
* Outlet placements;
* Flooring;
* Putting Up Crown;
* Home modeling tips;
* Nails;
Listen Now! -> Episode 020 - That Looks Sharp
We were recently mentioned on another Podcast. If you're here from hearing about us on The Working Podcast, Welcome! We hope you enjoy the show! If you've never heard of The Working Podcast, you need to give the show a listen. It has a lot of good tips, interesting info about jobs around the world, and an entertaining host.
Thanks for the plug Andrew, here's hoping we send a few listeners your way too. We'll definitely be talking about you and your podcast on an upcoming show.
The Working Podcast - http://www.workingpodcast.com
Recorded: August 9, 2005
Length: 25:28
In an unprecendented Us At Lunch episode, we go on a trip to 7-11 completely live. It's been cut down a little bit so it's not so much silence, but you'll be along for the entire ride.
Topics:
* Beer In the Fridge
* Luke tries to refuse Oreos
* The Extra Hotdog
* Bic's Mornings
* Clock Misreadings
* Our dreams
* Snakes
* Britney Spears
* Going to 7-11
Background:
* The Hotdog story Jeff brings up is from E3. Luke and Jeff were at Pink's and had to wait a while for their dogs. After they had them, Luke ate his and had room for more. Jeff didn't have room for the two dogs he got, so sold his second one to Luke.
Episode 019 - Live From 7-11
Recorded: August 8, 2005
Length: 00:12:06
Richard sits in for Jeff in this fairly abbreviated Us At Lunch episode. Chadd talks about his sleeping environment, and Jessica Simpson is discussed. Once Adam gets out some oreos, the conversation turns, eventually forcing the group to go get sweets.
Topics:
* Eating Too Much;
* Sleeping In the Cold;
* Desk Jobs are sweet;
* Jessica Simpson is Hot;
* Dukes of Hazzard;
* Oreos;
Episode 018 - I Love The Double Stuf
Recorded: August 4, 2005
Length: 25:36
We discuss adding a Donation button the Us At Lunch page so that anyone out there that wants us to have better equipment can help us out. We talk about working and tipping at sonic, which one of us opposes pretty strongly. A new Ikea opened recently, and Chadd tells us about how he's had to deal with the extra traffic. Then Jeff goes over how to get to the new Soccer stadium for the F.C. Dallas games.
Topics:
* Us At Lunch Donations
* SMU Donations
* Selling PSPs
* Karma Points
* Working at Sonic
* Tipping at Sonic
* Fort God
* Bugs Bunny
* Wayne's World
* Being Bobby Brown
* Hulk Hogan
* Non-Reality Shows
* Ikea Opens
* The Soccer Game
* Luke's Cup move
Episode 017 - Trolley Car
Recorded: August 3, 2005
Length: 17:02
Adam tells us about a girl at a party that reminds him of a song. We talk about local radio, math and how it relates to us everyday, and new ways of getting around the office.
Topics:
* The Sister
* Jeff's Lunch
* Grill Mark Patents
* Is D Failing?
* The Range
* Hyperbole Problems
* Esperanto
* Cocina Caliente
* Company food
* Self serve soft serve
* Rope Highway
* Lazy River
* Futurama
Episode 016 - Self Serve Soft Serve
Recorded: July 26, 2005
Length: 00:18:31
The group discusses a few celebrities and the various adventures they've had, then we talk about cookies. Jeff leaves, and Luke picks up a cup with his mouth in a way that Chadd finds extremely funny. It doesn't really translate to the Podcast.
Topics:
* Bill's Records & Tapes
* Medical Terms
* Gary Busey
* Being Bobby Brown
* Verne Troyer
* Pest Control Advertisement
* The Cookie Plate
* Oreos
* Fighting the Duece
* Self Defense Gestures
* Applying to your old job
* Picking up a Cup
* Conferences
Episode 015 - The Cookie Plate
Recorded: July 25, 2005
Length: 23:39
The gang discusses the party for a recently departed coworker, and why Chadd didn't attend. The topic bounces around between religions, Chadd's gunky fingers, the weather, and even the future of Podcasting. If you listen, you'll learn the secret.
Topics:
* Omer's Party
* Cherries Jubilee
* Mormons & Coke
* Baptists & Dancing
* Facial Recognition
* Show Notes
* Nail Gunk
* Funny Shirts
* Mullets
* Vintage Cookies
* Bar Quiz Questions
* The Future of Podcasting
* Suzanne Westenhoefer
* Jeff Greeson Storytellers
* Hot Weather
* Editing Us At Lunch
* The Soundtrack
Episode 014 - Mr. Miss Fix It
Recorded: July 14, 2005
Length: 31:48
We start off talking about the Us At Lunch podcast itself, then go on to talk about our own No Spin Zones, weird bathrooms, and HD Programming. HD is nifty.
Topics:
* Us At Lunch Intro
* Work stuff
* Bathroom Mirrors
* No Spin Zones
* Willy Wonky
* Page 3
* Plugged in and Downloaded
* IE Shirt
* Jargon
* Shirt Weiner
* The Ralph File
* Luke can eat
* Net Zero
* Bikini Destinations
* HD Programming
Episode 013 - No Spin Zone
Recorded: July 14, 2005
Length: 30:23
The randomness that is Us At Lunch continues as we cover a myriad of topics. There was a water shortage in a nearby town because of a water main breaking, that's where the conversation starts.
Topics:
* McKinney Water Shortage
* How Chadd gets to work
* Frisco Construction
* Flossing
* Sabra
* Dentists
* Troma
* Braniff
* Golf
* Doric or Ionic
* Velvet Rope
* Grandma Stripper
* Chicken Fried Ribs
* A Simile
* Gray
* Cows
Episode 012 - Chicken Fried Ribs
Recorded: July 13, 2005
Length: 00:25:27
Adam, Jeff, and Luke sit around and talk about movies and video games. But not ones that exist, these are our own ideas. Then Jeff leaves, and Adam and Luke discuss a few things, including Adam's book.
Topics:
* Us At Lunch stats;
* NetNewsWire;
* Mark Cuban says we're stupid;
* Internet Audio;
* Dallas Gorge;
* Wonka;
* War of the Worlds;
* XBOX 360;
* Fishing Peripheral;
* Netflix;
* Jeff gets a call;
* What we Know;
* Ruby on Rails;
* Writing a Book;
* Friday is not tomorrow;
Episode 011 - Bald Eagle Sandwich
Recorded: July 12, 2005
Length: 00:29:13
Jeff was gone for this one, so you get a new dynamic, Adam, Chadd and Luke, or ACL. Less soccer, more beer. Scientologists be warned, we are not pro-scientology.
Topics:
* Dell DLP Projector
* Car Problem
* McDonald's Prizes
* Chadd's House
* and much more
Episode 010 - The L Ron Hubbard Dianetics
Recorded: July 7, 2005
Length: 00:40:15
Old toys, TV Shows, the NHL, and the NBA. We're not a 'tech' show, we're not a sports show, we'll talk about pretty much anything. We hope you enjoy it.
Topics:
* Pizza
* McDonald's
* Teddy Ruxpin
* DSL Stuff
* Direct TV
* Naan Restaurant
* Family Guy music
* Indiana Jones
* NHL non-deal
* Other jobs for hockey players
* NBA Players
* The Circus
* ATMs
Background:
* A group at work had pizza ordered and was sitting at the next table. It was Godfather's Pizza.
* We go to a place for breakfast on Friday called Bic's.
Episode 009 - I Gotta Feed My Family
Recorded: July 6, 2005
Length: 19:29
A nice quiet lunch for the Us At Lunch group. We used to always be alone for lunch, but a few months ago another group started coming in and eating lunch at the next table. They are the loud ones you hear in the background of most episodes. But you won't hear much besides us in this one.
Topics:
* Feminine Product commercials
* Does anybody listen?
* Google spidering
* Crucial Pickles
* Taco Stands
* Makeup on Dudes
* Dancing Subway Sandwich
* Telemarketers
* Hollywood Henderson
Episode 008 - A Big Red Dot
Recorded: July 5, 2005
Length: 43:17
Just another episode, with topics ranging from TV shows we like, to TV shows we used to like, but don't anymore.
Topics:
* Mixed Grills
* TV Dinner restaurant
* Babe's
* E-mailing people
* Indiana Jones to the Future
* R Kelly
* Dave Chapelle Show
* Who's Line...
* Old-timey phones
* New-timey phones
* Temporary Refund Adjustment
* DVD Player
* Paul Harvey
* SNL
* Bill Clinton
* Conan O'Brien
Background Info:
* Mixed Grills used to be made by Healthy Choice, but apparently are being discontinued. There were the highest quality of the Healthy Choice frozen meals, and Jeff has eaten them almost exclusively for over a year.
Episode 007 - Temporary Refund Adjustment
Recorded: June 28, 2005
Length: 54:11
The complete Us At Lunch team is back! Well, actually, everyone but Chadd was around before, but now he's back. Warning! This episode contains adult-type discussions. Listener discretion advised.
Topics:
* Pornography Confidence Index
* Stupid Dad
* Muppet Movie Reviews
* Wheelchair Guy
* Chicken Mover
* Slap Boxing
* Domestic Abuse
* QVC
* Concert Copyrights
* SeaQuest
* Idiots
* International Softball
* Smoking is Bad
Episode 006 - Domestic Abuse
Recorded: June 20, 2005
Length: 41:56
Chadd is still gone, and the remaining group has a conversation in a quiet lunch room. Kind of a slow day for everyone, but we hit a lot of topics.
Topics:
* Credit Card Secrets
* Reward If Found stickers
* Show Negotiations with Chadd
* Adam likes videogames
* Barton Springs pool
* Austin Bats
* 6th Street
* Other Austin stuff
* Contract lingo interpretation
* Competitive Solitaire
* Adam's phone
* Google Wallet
* Google Maps
* Aggie humor
* Indoor Soccer Goals
* Oil
* Sausage Conveyor belt
* Willy Wonka
Background Info:
* Jeff is a soccer aficionado. He referees games in the local area, and has even been the equipment manager for the Dallas Indoor Soccer team, the Sidekicks.
- "As Cool, or Cooler?" is an in-joke that came about from E3 2004. Jeff was being interviewed about a new Mortal Kombat game, and he said it was really cool. Then the interviewer asked a hard-hitting question,"Was it as cool, or cooler than you expected it would be?"
UsAtLunch 005 - Indoor Soccer Goals
Recorded: June 13, 2005
Chadd is gone. Everyone else learns about where Jeff will be moving to later this year.
Topics:
* USB Finger warmers
* 'Luke' means not good
* Fire fighting on water
* Slurpee flavors
* iPod formatting
* iPod recording
* Jeff's Townhome
* Sarlac Pit
* The Housing Market
* Bed Bath & Beyond for dudes
Episode 004 - One Handed Surfing