Masters of None

It's the one time of year we can be kinda political, so here comes Mike & Art talking with author Dave Duley (http://www.icanfixamerica.com/meet-dave/) about the state of the USA and his book "I Can Fix America" (http://www.icanfixamerica.com/)  as well as his podcast The Controversial Truth (http://www.icanfixamerica.com/podcasts/). Due to the hurricane, we've been offline, in the dark and all kinda mixed up as far as episodes and whatnot, but we'll be back on track starting next week. (http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/mon12-298x300.jpg)

This Masters of None Show quickie Art interviews Billy Dee Williams for his upcoming role on "NCIS (http://www.cbs.com/shows/ncis/)". The episode called "Namesake" will premiere on Oct. 30 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Ralph Waite returns to guest star in his role as Gibbs’ father, Jackson Gibbs, and Billy Dee Williams guest stars as a World War II veteran, Leroy Jethro Moore. Art and Billy talk about his role on "NCIS", "Star Wars", "Batman", and his grandson's impression of Lando. (http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/NCIS-300x205.jpg)

HERE WE GO! Jay, Mike, and Cousin "Oh Hey Bra" Jay talk about the best video game characters of all time. The guys also give out Art's list as well. So without any cheat codes here are the best video game characters of all time. (http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Masters-of-None-season-9-ep11-copy-265x300.jpg)

Mike & Jay rambled in this live episode about Mike's webcam adventures, guessing our Halloween costumes, best pumpkin beers, Art's Star Wars interview quest, the Walking Dead, Dexter, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The League premieres, best & worst Halloween candy,  and came up with the best holiday flash mob idea ever.  We also missed Art. (http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/910-300x300.jpg)

It finally happened. An interview with two members of an acapella group SO famous, that they can barely go out in public without not getting recognized by dozens of people. "Hey aren't you those guys who parked my car last week?" They most likely are ma'am... they most likely are. Our thanks to Tyler and Seggie of Straight No Chaser for accepting our offer and coming on the show. It was fun busting balls and a solid new chapter in a very strange and budding relationship between a couple of podcasting morons and a cruise ship act.    

This week we talk about our best and worst song covers of all time. To help us out with show we had special guest Mike Doughty who used to be in the band Soul Coughing and is now doing his own thing. November 6th his new album THE FLIP IS ANOTHER HONEY will be out and he recently published a book called THE BOOK OF DRUGS. (http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Mon-98-Cover--300x267.jpg)

We freestyled live on MoreLikeRadio.com (MoreLikeRadio.com) about everything from Mike's week-long bachelor party, new jobs, Replacement Ref Bruce, Jay's appearance on the Cosby Show (pic below), fantasy football, heckling, Cousin Jay's Halloween party disaster, Mike's impossible costume idea, Boxing Day and of course, Ballsy Coleslaw.  We also took some live calls, stole some chatroom jokes and drank Blue Point beer (http://bluepointbrewing.com).  Also, Americans, tell us what you want for your exclusive show topic at MastersOfNoneShow @gmail.com. (http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/91-300x300.jpg)(http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jaycosbyshowfootball-300x237.jpg)Stuff we talked about- Doc Ock costumes (https://www.google.com/search?q=doc+octopus+costumes&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&hs=JPT&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=liZlUIfaG8m40AGY4ICoBA&ved=0CCAQsAQ&biw=1600&bih=768)

We here at Masters of None love sports. Still no matter how much we love something we are able to find some faults with it. Sports is no different. We bitch about what we think destroyed sports. To add more fuel on the fire we have BJ Mendelson in the mix to share his thoughts and talk about his book, "Social Media is Bullshit." You can pick it up at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Social-Media-Bullshit-B-J-Mendelson/dp/1250002958) or BJ's own site (http://www.socialmediaisbullshit.com/). Hit us up on Twitter (https://twitter.com/MastersOfNone) or Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/mastersofnone) and let us know what we missed in how sports in general sucks! Here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAONQyJWC-8) is the WFAN's Mike Francesa falling asleep. Plus here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lLWsCi6WkcY) is Mike taking callers making fun of him. (http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/MON96-300x274.jpg)  

Many have portrayed the Batman, but who did it best?  We rank them from the big screen actors, to the small screen stars, to the voiceover artists and even those two old-timey guys from way back when.  To the Batcave... (http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/95-cover.jpg) (http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2-batman-150x150.jpg)(http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/1-batman-150x150.jpg)

This week we try to determine which film trilogy is the best of the best. If you listen to the show you probably know Art and Mike's pick. Whether you think you know which trilogy we might pick you still need to listen to hear our show. Why you ask? Well in this episode there is singing, crying, and drama which are the three main ingredients for a successful trilogy. (http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/MON94-ban-300x275.jpg) (http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Bourne-Stairs-MoN-1-300x275.jpg)

Hip-hop can not make everything cool.  Adding a rapper to a horrible song is never the answer, as you'll hear in these selections of the worst rap breaks in music history.  We're joined by hip-hop encyclopedia Jensen Karp (http://twitter.com/jensenclan88), a former rapper himself (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Karl), the host of the Get Up On This (http://smodcast.com/channels/get-up-on-this/) podcast and the owner of Gallery 1988, an amazing pop culture art gallery.  Check out his first ever Crazy 4 Cult (http://nineteeneightyeight.com/collections/crazy-4-cult-new-york) show in NYC until September 1, as well as all the art from past shows at Gallery1988.com (http://Gallery1988.com). Links we talked about: Memphis Bleek Garnier Fructis ad (http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhPT25gD77IeLsHi9X), Michael Jackson "Black or White (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2AitTPI5U0)," Rugrats "Take Me There (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB2QI2mCyfU)" (http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/93-cover.jpg)

Check out the pics along with the talk about the hottest ladies that fly under the radar, finally getting the recognition they deserve.  This is the enhanced .m4a version, which will show you the pictures that sync up with the discussion, for maximum pleasure. (http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/MON92BAN-copy.jpg)

These are the hottest ladies that nobody talks about, finally getting the recognition they deserve.  This is the audio-only regular mp3 version, if your player allows for .m4a files, check out the enhanced version that shows you pictures that sync up with the discussion.

We talked with comedian Doug Stanhope to kick off Season 9, covering everything from his week-long parties at his house, guilty pleasures and his hatred of the UK.  Check out Doug's new album 'Before Turning The Gun On Himself (http://www.amazon.com/Before-Turning-The-Himself-Explicit/dp/B007B6VQJA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345168607&sr=8-1&keywords=doug+stanhope+before+turning+the+gun+on+himself)', the DVD is out in the UK now (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Before-Turning-The-Gun-Himself/dp/B0079043NY/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1343803105&sr=1-1-catcorr), in the US in November, or feel free to illegally download it.  Doug doesn't mind.  Do check him out on his US tour though, dates at DougStanhope.com (http://www.dougstanhope.com/). Thanks to Doug (http://twitter.com/dougstanhope) and our pal JT Habersaat (http://twitter.com/jtstandup) for hooking us up (Name Drop!)  Side note- We're now streaming the new episodes live Sunday nights at 9pm EST on MoreLikeRadio.com (http://MoreLikeRadio.com/live) on the live page and chatting during it as well.  Come join us. (http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/mon91.jpg)

It's a collection of some of the best bits from of our first 8 seasons so far, as chosen by both you and us. This is the perfect episode for those checking out our show for the first time.  Enjoy- Mike, Art & Jay (http://www.simplysyndicated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ss-best-of-banner.jpg)