By John Lichman, Vadim Rizov, and Keith Uhlich
[Editor's Note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the commenters, and do not necessarily reflect the official policies, positions, or opinions of The House Next Door.]
INTRODUCTION
Hello and welcome again faithful The Futurist! and other Non-Listeners!
A bit of a cautionary tale for this episode. See, we normally make sure that everyone invited knows when and where to show up (i.e. nightly and to Grassroots). Jürgen Fauth (Muckworld, About.com and I Drink Your Milkshake) was supposed to be our guest for this episode, to talk New York Film Festival and other such things.
But then we forgot to remind him.
And then we forgot to confirm with him.
And then, and then—we forgot we didn't have his phone number. Until roughly 7:30 pm at Grassroots.
Lo, this episode we forgo all as Vadim takes the time to have another "Emily Gould" moment, to pontificate on CMJ Music Marathon, to report on David Foster Wallace's Memorial Service at NYU, and other things. This of course leads us to Synecdoche, New York. Keith and Vadim both have rather differing opinions on it—but Vadim sides a bit more with our friend Filmbrain—and we then don't talk about W.
Why? Who knows!
So consider this a lesson in podcast ethics. And if you see either Vadim or me at the bar, buy us a drink! Or get us jobs at The Onion. We hear they're hiring. (JL)
Podcast is embedded below. Any problems, it can also be found here as a downloadable mp3 file. (TRT: 38 minutes 55 seconds)
PODCAST
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John Lichman is a freelance writer who contributes to The Reeler, Primetime A&E [print only] and anyone with cash. He works odd jobs to afford his vices, sleeps on couches and can drink Vadim Rizov under a table.
Vadim Rizov is a New York-based freelance writer. His work has appeared in The Village Voice, The Onion AV Club and Paste Magazine, among others.
Keith Uhlich is editor of The House Next Door.
Friday, November 07, 2008
HND@Grassroots: Season 2, Episode 6 (24), "Waiting for Jürgen"
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Aww, so sorry to have missed another chance to rant about Synecdoche. We'll have to plan next time more carefully. All I need to know now: which one of you is Vladimir, and who is Estragon? For the role of Lucky, my money's on Mr. Rizov.
Ouch.
No guest, but hearing Vadim's diatribe on all manner of things from bands with odd names, being brought to his beer, David Foster Wallace Memorial Services AND spouting wonderful adjectives like "ass boring" and "one fat suck" ... well ... THAT is a podcast. Was this an audio audition for THE MISANTHROPE 2008? First Mr. Rizov spews delightful venom like a vodka swilling viper, then Mr. Ulich dives into the deep end of the misery pool and does a fantastic breaststroke beatdown on Synecdoche. You guys don't need guests ... the magic is you. With great anticipation for the next show, THE FUTURIST! awaits!
(John Lichman, THE FUTURIST! prays you find a paycheck and are able to eat sensibly.)
I think I have the fate of Estragon.
Chin up, Lichman.
Barnes & Noble is hiring for Seasonal Holiday help.
Bergman and Malick can have their Magic Hours.
This was your Magic 38 Minutes and 55 Seconds.
And Vadim can find work as a understudy Scrooge in the musical A Christmas Carol they produce each year on Broadway ... it's presentation is as inevitable as our own deaths.
There's another shout-out for you on the next one, futurist! Keep an ear out.
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