Episodes 9, 10 and 11 of the The Bohannon Show have recently been uploaded. It's the usual gubbins - if you've heard any of the previous ones you'll know what to expect.
Show 9 (9:42)
"Kitchen of the Future" - Technology working in seamless harmony to make peoples' lives that much easier.
"Castrato" - A father has his young son's future career all planned out.
"Security Lapse" - Dogged investigative reporter, Bob Hagg, blows the lid on a massive security lapse at a major airport.
"The Motivators" - In need of a boost? You need Vimgo Corps team of personal motivators.
Show 10 (8:23)
"Vonnegot's Dimploma" - Bob Hagg returns with a serious health message for men.
"Species" - A couple of intrepid explorers discover a new species of animal deep in the Amazon.
"SpySchool" - A new intake learn their first lesson about being a spy - it's all about being subtle.
Show 11 (8:20)
"For the Benefit of the Tape" - A suspect is interviewed by a couple of detectives and discovers he has something in common with one of them.
"Celeb Oops" - A photographer's attempts to catch celebs unawares is not what his editor had in mind.
"Oxygen Boutique" - A new fad for breathing is exploited by an unscrupulous Glasgow entrepeneur.
"From Hero to Pervert" - Have-a-go hero Jim Hannon finds the press hard to handle.
Friday, 21 December 2007
Friday, 23 November 2007
The Bohannon Show - Episodes 7 and 8
Episodes 7 and 8 of the The Bohannon Show have recently been uploaded. It's the usual gubbins - if you've heard any of the previous six you'll know what to expect.
Show 7 (7:22)
"DeepSea" - A couple of marine biologists find life in a cramped submersible less than easy.
"The Gooblong Bird" - A serious piece of natural history writing lamenting the last of a species.
"Sacking Cork for Chisolm" - A factory boss and his warehouse foreman discuss the merits of some new trainees.
Show 8 (8:38)
"Commentary" - Sir Dickie Trowbridge, veteran of British cinema prepares to record his first DVD commentary.
"Hubert Hog" - A video games designer pitches a non-violent concept to his boss.
Show 7 (7:22)
"DeepSea" - A couple of marine biologists find life in a cramped submersible less than easy.
"The Gooblong Bird" - A serious piece of natural history writing lamenting the last of a species.
"Sacking Cork for Chisolm" - A factory boss and his warehouse foreman discuss the merits of some new trainees.
Show 8 (8:38)
"Commentary" - Sir Dickie Trowbridge, veteran of British cinema prepares to record his first DVD commentary.
"Hubert Hog" - A video games designer pitches a non-violent concept to his boss.
Thursday, 8 November 2007
The Bohannon Show - Episode 6
The sixth show in the series was uploaded last night. Unintentionally it seems to have adopted a loose theme of "speed dating". I haven't "speed dated" myself - I should probably try and learn the fundamentals of a "slow date" first before I attempt anything more rapid. I wouldn't want innocent spectators getting hurt as I lost control of some high velocity flirting due to lack of experience! Anyway the show consists of -
Show 6 (9:10)
"Underpass" - Expresses the guilt-tinged anxiety felt when walking through an undeprass at night.
"Bravado" - When you need a strong smelling fragrance cover up the smell of bulls**t.
"Speed Dates" - How not to impress in only three minutes.
"The Bout" - The dating game played out in a square ring.
Show 6 (9:10)
"Underpass" - Expresses the guilt-tinged anxiety felt when walking through an undeprass at night.
"Bravado" - When you need a strong smelling fragrance cover up the smell of bulls**t.
"Speed Dates" - How not to impress in only three minutes.
"The Bout" - The dating game played out in a square ring.
Tuesday, 6 November 2007
Random Acts Of Kindness
This morning a couple of things happened that kind of changed my perpsective on life.
As I left my flat to go grocery shopping I noticed that someone had placed a doormat outside my front door. I have no idea where it came from, or who put it there and for a few seconds I thought I might be the butt of some lame practical joke - I guess that was the "cynical me" coming to the fore as it usually does (or did). But after moment it dawned on me that this was no joke - someone had simply noticed I had no doormat and, out of the goodness of their heart , had decided to make a neighbourly gesture and give me the gift of a doormat. That made me think.
So off I went to get my groceries - just a few bits and bobs which came to £5.09 or something. I handed over a tenner and was given £5 in change accompanied by a smile and a wink. Without being prompted and out of kindess the shopkeeper had realised that no-one wants to walk around with 91p change jangling around in their pocket and had taken it upon himself to waive that 9p. That made me think even more.
As I carried my graoceries out of the shop and I felt the crisp autimn sun on my face I felt something like an epiphany. If strangers can make these small gestures and make a difference to someone's life and outlook then I can too. At that moment I resolved to become one of those people - at every opportuntity I would go out of my way to "pass on" this kindness and, hopefully, make a small positive difference to the lives of others.
And then I slid in a big dog turd and my normal simmering bitterness was restored.
As I left my flat to go grocery shopping I noticed that someone had placed a doormat outside my front door. I have no idea where it came from, or who put it there and for a few seconds I thought I might be the butt of some lame practical joke - I guess that was the "cynical me" coming to the fore as it usually does (or did). But after moment it dawned on me that this was no joke - someone had simply noticed I had no doormat and, out of the goodness of their heart , had decided to make a neighbourly gesture and give me the gift of a doormat. That made me think.
So off I went to get my groceries - just a few bits and bobs which came to £5.09 or something. I handed over a tenner and was given £5 in change accompanied by a smile and a wink. Without being prompted and out of kindess the shopkeeper had realised that no-one wants to walk around with 91p change jangling around in their pocket and had taken it upon himself to waive that 9p. That made me think even more.
As I carried my graoceries out of the shop and I felt the crisp autimn sun on my face I felt something like an epiphany. If strangers can make these small gestures and make a difference to someone's life and outlook then I can too. At that moment I resolved to become one of those people - at every opportuntity I would go out of my way to "pass on" this kindness and, hopefully, make a small positive difference to the lives of others.
And then I slid in a big dog turd and my normal simmering bitterness was restored.
Podcasts Info
I've provided scant information in the past about just what is in each of The Bohannon Show podcasts. Mostly as a reminder to myself I'm gonna list the bits and pieces from each show.
Show 1 (7:58)
"Casting" - Young hotshot filmakers Don and Jerry Samson discuss the casting of their new movie with a hollywood producer.
"IQ" - An employee is given some bad news about his management potential.
"Da Bomb" - After seven years hip-hop legend Da Bomb finally delivers his long awaited second album.
Show 2 (8:02)
"Hypnotherapy" - An anxious man recieves some therapy in an effort to ease his nerves.
"Punchlinititus" - An important information piece about the crippling effects of punchlinititus
"Eulogy" - At his best friends funeral a man finally gets to tell his friend how much he misses him.
Show 3 (8:13)
"The Greatest" - The fantasies of someone who thinks they are the greatest at everything.
"The Limerick Game" - Boredom drives two security guards to entertain themselves with limericks.
"D.I. Dancer" - Dancer has the tough task of interrogating a tight-lipped criminal. Can he crack the case?
"The Fun Funnel" - Benny Benson decides to give something back and do his bit for charity.
Show 4 (7:48)
"Wanted: Nutjob Part 1" - Bob and the lads realise their nights out are lacking something.
"Wanted: Nutjob Part 2" - They meet a prospective new member for their little social circle.
"Wanted: Nutjob Part 3" - Have they found the man for the job?
Show 5 (8:33)
"The Enchanted Glade" - A TV producer is given a preview of a new show for pre-schoolers.
"The Chocolatier" - After a trailer for his new movie the director is interviewed about his unique methods.
"Propmaster" - A theatre propmaster gives a guided tour of his prop workshop.
As new episodes are recorded I'll add the appropriate info to a new post.
Show 1 (7:58)
"Casting" - Young hotshot filmakers Don and Jerry Samson discuss the casting of their new movie with a hollywood producer.
"IQ" - An employee is given some bad news about his management potential.
"Da Bomb" - After seven years hip-hop legend Da Bomb finally delivers his long awaited second album.
Show 2 (8:02)
"Hypnotherapy" - An anxious man recieves some therapy in an effort to ease his nerves.
"Punchlinititus" - An important information piece about the crippling effects of punchlinititus
"Eulogy" - At his best friends funeral a man finally gets to tell his friend how much he misses him.
Show 3 (8:13)
"The Greatest" - The fantasies of someone who thinks they are the greatest at everything.
"The Limerick Game" - Boredom drives two security guards to entertain themselves with limericks.
"D.I. Dancer" - Dancer has the tough task of interrogating a tight-lipped criminal. Can he crack the case?
"The Fun Funnel" - Benny Benson decides to give something back and do his bit for charity.
Show 4 (7:48)
"Wanted: Nutjob Part 1" - Bob and the lads realise their nights out are lacking something.
"Wanted: Nutjob Part 2" - They meet a prospective new member for their little social circle.
"Wanted: Nutjob Part 3" - Have they found the man for the job?
Show 5 (8:33)
"The Enchanted Glade" - A TV producer is given a preview of a new show for pre-schoolers.
"The Chocolatier" - After a trailer for his new movie the director is interviewed about his unique methods.
"Propmaster" - A theatre propmaster gives a guided tour of his prop workshop.
As new episodes are recorded I'll add the appropriate info to a new post.
Sunday, 4 November 2007
Man Rides Bike
I tend not to get riled by many things but my hackles rose as I read this news story (yes, I said NEWS story) -
http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/news/tm_headline=accused---of-having-sex-with-his-bike&method=full&objectid=19347288&siteid=64736-name_page.html
Now, I don't understand why anyone would want to have sex with a bicycle but I figure each to their own. Maybe I missed the appeal ads but as far as I'm aware there is no society for the prevention of cruelty to two-wheeled modes of transport so in a moral sense I think it's fair to say your average Raleigh Grifter or whatever model floats your boat is fair game for a bit of how's your father. As far as the logistics of giving your pushbike a good seeing to are concerned I'm in the dark - where's the orifice - was the saddle unscrewed? Unfortunately the report didin't provide these important details.
I've never lived in a hostel. But I'm guessing that its kind of like a shabby hotel. The fact that this man had a room of his own suggests he was afforded some privacy and that what he got up to behind those closed doors (as long as it was between consenting adults... or a non-consenting bicycle - I think we've established bicycles have no rights) is his business. I'm assuming he locked the door of his hostel room to put his metal-framed partner at ease and to allow an uninterrupted air of relaxed romantic ambience to ensue. So everything is set - he has a willing (or unwilling, it doesn't matter) partner ready and waiting (in bed? again details are sketchy - would he run the risk of oil or dirt on his bedsheets) and the mood is set for some aftrenoon bike delight.
So now these two maids come bursting in. Call me cynical but my guess is they've been outside that door all this time, listening to the poor fella sweet talking the saddle of that sexy little five-speed number with the drop down handle bars (I know nothing about bikes) and they've picked the optimum moment to barge their way into the love den, stifling their giggles just long enough to act all shocked and surprised at seeing a grown man naked from the waist down looming over his bicycle lovething.
Jeez, can't a guy f**k his bike in peace!
http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/news/tm_headline=accused---of-having-sex-with-his-bike&method=full&objectid=19347288&siteid=64736-name_page.html
Now, I don't understand why anyone would want to have sex with a bicycle but I figure each to their own. Maybe I missed the appeal ads but as far as I'm aware there is no society for the prevention of cruelty to two-wheeled modes of transport so in a moral sense I think it's fair to say your average Raleigh Grifter or whatever model floats your boat is fair game for a bit of how's your father. As far as the logistics of giving your pushbike a good seeing to are concerned I'm in the dark - where's the orifice - was the saddle unscrewed? Unfortunately the report didin't provide these important details.
I've never lived in a hostel. But I'm guessing that its kind of like a shabby hotel. The fact that this man had a room of his own suggests he was afforded some privacy and that what he got up to behind those closed doors (as long as it was between consenting adults... or a non-consenting bicycle - I think we've established bicycles have no rights) is his business. I'm assuming he locked the door of his hostel room to put his metal-framed partner at ease and to allow an uninterrupted air of relaxed romantic ambience to ensue. So everything is set - he has a willing (or unwilling, it doesn't matter) partner ready and waiting (in bed? again details are sketchy - would he run the risk of oil or dirt on his bedsheets) and the mood is set for some aftrenoon bike delight.
So now these two maids come bursting in. Call me cynical but my guess is they've been outside that door all this time, listening to the poor fella sweet talking the saddle of that sexy little five-speed number with the drop down handle bars (I know nothing about bikes) and they've picked the optimum moment to barge their way into the love den, stifling their giggles just long enough to act all shocked and surprised at seeing a grown man naked from the waist down looming over his bicycle lovething.
Jeez, can't a guy f**k his bike in peace!
Friday, 12 October 2007
The Bohannon Show Podcast
If you've stumbled across this site it's possible you may have listened to a podcast entitled "The Bohannon Show". If not, but you would like to listen to the podcast, then it is available to download from somewhere - I don't know where - stop pressuring me!
It's an amateurish and only partially successful attempt to record some comedy sketches which I've written. I put on some silly voices and stuff, partly because I couldn't find anyone else to act them out and partly because I was too embarassed to tell anyone I was trying to become some kind of big-shot comedy writer.
So if you've listened to the show and you enjoyed it please feel free to leave comments - if not, keep your thoughts to yourself - nobody wants to hear your griping.
Bo.
It's an amateurish and only partially successful attempt to record some comedy sketches which I've written. I put on some silly voices and stuff, partly because I couldn't find anyone else to act them out and partly because I was too embarassed to tell anyone I was trying to become some kind of big-shot comedy writer.
So if you've listened to the show and you enjoyed it please feel free to leave comments - if not, keep your thoughts to yourself - nobody wants to hear your griping.
Bo.
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