Episodes
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Episode 136 - INTERCOT Insider Live
Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
INTERCOT Insider Live - Disney Podcast: Episode 136
One of the longest running Disney podcasts around from one of the oldest Walt Disney World vacation planning websites on the internet! Podcasting since 2010 and online since 1997!
Sunday Aug 25, 2019
Episode 126 - The D23 2019 Recap
Sunday Aug 25, 2019
Sunday Aug 25, 2019
INTERCOT Insider Live - Episode 126
The D23 2019 Recap
The Cast: Carolyn Pongracz, Jason Kauffman, Justin McCarthy & John Yaglenski
- D-2-3
- New Horizons for EPCOT?
- Cranky Commentary
- On to the Announcements--Memento Style
- I Dream of Genie
- Stay Tooned for Changes at Disneyland
- Leveraging Frozen Assets
- Cirque du Disney
- Right on Target
- The Second and a Half Dimension
- Disney + A lot of Content
- Wish Upon a Ship
- Cruise Ships ... in ... Space
- Oops... and a New Spaceship Earth
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Episode 121 - Please Don't Take My Beverly Away
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
The Cast: Carolyn Pongracz, Jason Kauffman, Gary O'Brien & John Yaglenski
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- It's episode 121
- It's all the J's
- Jason's First 5K
- Reimagining Epcot
- Don't take my Beverly Away
- A Sewer Apologist
- Selective Lighting Sources
- Justin Won the Great Monorail Bet
- How much is that Droid in the window?
- How Many in Your Party, you Rebel Scum?
- Milk was a bad choice
- Gondolas in the Sky
- A Fine Feathered Friend
- John and the Orange Bird
- Not Steve Perry
- Polka Dot Perfection
- Edible Effigies
Wednesday Jul 25, 2018
Episode 113 - Going Gaga for Gondolas
Wednesday Jul 25, 2018
Wednesday Jul 25, 2018
The cast: Cindy Jachrimo, Jason Kauffman, Carolyn Pongracz and John Yaglenski
- It's episode 113 and we are Really live
- Cindy at Christmas In July Media Event
- A 6 Hour Tour ....
- How many loads of laundry light Cinderlla Castle
- Fermented Ginger Bread
- A New Fall Gardens Tour
- A Christmas Twirly whirley
- Unwrapping New Christmas Merch
- A Sweet Sidebar
- Roaming Herds Horses
- Halloween Happenings
- The Many Names of Pete
- Joe Rhode and the Yeti
- For a Select Few (Floridians)
- The App Knows
- Bus Spotting
- Walk 500 Miles ... To get to the TTC
- Revving Up Sunset Showcase
- Going Gaga For Gondolas
- #RunICOT
- Bugging out for A Super Addition
- I Scream for Ice Cream (Churros)
Monday May 28, 2018
Episode 110 - Ian Ruins Everything
Monday May 28, 2018
Monday May 28, 2018
INTERCOT Insider Live - Episode 110
Ian Ruins Everything
The Cast: Carolyn Pongracz, Justin McCarthy, Jason Kauffman, Ian Mitchell & John Yaglenski
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- Fleets of Monorails
- Is that a normal amount of fire?
- Trouble in Pandora (or Pandora Lost)
- Mickey Goes Mute
- A Quieter Canyon
- Restaurants...in..Space
- Sight lines, what are sight lines?
- Wheezy's Serenade
- A Little Less Mania
- Panel Puzzlers:
--Tips for Solo Trip?
--How to Survive the Summer Heat?
--Is Animal Kingdom an All Day Park?
--Favorite Dessert (Dole Whip Excluded)?
--What Ride can you ride over and over again?
- Ian ruins everything
- The Great Debate: Wishes vs Happily Ever After
- Quick Takes from Ian's Walt Disney World Trip
- A Much Wetter Kingdom
- Quick Takes from the INTERCOT Pal's Disneyland Trip
- Pixar Fest Churro Challenge--The Results
Monday Mar 12, 2018
Episode 108 - Everything on a Stick
Monday Mar 12, 2018
Monday Mar 12, 2018
The Cast: Carolyn Pongracz, Cindy Jachrimo, Justin McCarthy, Jason Kauffman, Ian Mitchell & John Yaglenski
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- It' episode 108 and we're back after a short hiatus
- Sports Talk
- Let's take some questions from INTERCOTland
- What's up with the crowds?
- Everything on a stick
- River Country Construction
- Ventriloquists of Progress
- How much does a trip cost?
- To 5th Gate or Not?
- Stitch in Snow
- Odyssey, Wonders of Life, & Epcot Hotel oh my!
- Please stand clear of the Monorail Bet
- The Podcast Crew's Disney Firsts
- SummerWeen
- 20th Anniversary at Disney's Animal Kingdom
- A New-ish American Adventure
- Is Mickey Going Mute?
- So Long Citrus Swirl
- Where's the Pork?
- Be Our Escargot
- I'm a real buffet
- Fresh Eats at Epcot
- The Skyway--They're Building It.
- Looks Like Ewing, New Jersey
- #RunICOT; Wine & Dine Edition
- Mickey & Minnie Look Good for 90
- Extra Playtime in Toy Story Land
- An Extra Magical Season
- You Don't Know What School Bread Is?
- The Hammer of Thor
Tuesday Jul 26, 2011
Episode 19 - Knickers and Pantaloons
Tuesday Jul 26, 2011
Tuesday Jul 26, 2011
The Cast: Gary O'Brien, Melanie Bounds, Carol Robert, Michael Montanez & John Yaglenski Carol's dogs join the crew Refillable mugs and a new tracking system via RFID chips. Michael says unlimited is unlimited. High tech solution headed to Walt Disney World? Dancing Baby? Check - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5x5OXfe9KY Gary goes on a coffee rant which then turns into a doughnut rant. HOT NOW! Krispy Kreme Burger: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paulas-home-cooking/the-ladys-brunch-burger-recipe/index.html Monorails and Extra Magic Hours - let the heated debate begin. John & Gary go at it. The argument continues in the break Disneyland Discussion INTERCOT's Best of - Disneyland Michael's favorite is riding Peter Pan. Carol avoids the Billy's and says Pirates of the Caribbean instead. Mel chooses a ride too - California Screamin'. Gary works in a duffy mention and enjoys the history of the park and the Magic Shop. John heads straight for Club 33 and a whole lot more.. Meet the $4538.25 Kohler Numi K3900: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8jCP_-oBgQ Universal surprises guests at midnite showing of final Harry Potter film at Citywalk Candlelight Dinner Processional Packages & Rehabs Eat to the Beat New Saratoga Pool / Splitsville / Hyperion Wharf delayed or dead all together The Fonz gets another mention
Monday Apr 11, 2011
Episode 13 - The Spooky Scary Edition
Monday Apr 11, 2011
Monday Apr 11, 2011
The Cast: Melanie Bounds, Gary O'Brien, Carol Robert, Ian Mitchell John Yaglenski
- We're all here &
Ian's asking for a raise
- The Haunted Mansion Queue. Mel and John are mixed. Kids totally dig it.
John thought it would be lit better at night and a little more creepy. How
bout adding some fog to the graveyard.
- The obligatory Horizons mention 8 minutes in.
- Where's Nugget Way?
- New Haunted Mansion ending... the hitch hiking ghosts come alive and lift
your head off. Gary wonders how long this will actually be cool given Kinect
does similar stuff.
- Town Square Theater - John likes the queue and the meet and greet area but
thinks all the pictures should have been "magic pictures" instead of mixing
actual posters with living picture screens.
- Cruise Line Announcements - Sailing from ports of New York, Seattle &
Galveston. Heading to Alaski, Western Caribbean, Hawaii.
- Carol - plug and unplug.
- Coupons @ the Magic Kingdom. 25% off during off hours. April 17-23. Also
doing them at the bottom of purchases in park.
- Twitter & Facebooks Stuff: Follow & Tweet us @INTERCOT. John is about
ready to dump his phone carrier because it's nearly impossible to send
picture tweets.
(Sorry for the audio skipping near the end of part 1 - we were aware of the
issue but resolved it at the break).
- INTERCOT's Best of - The ride we used to NOT like, but now you do. Ian
goes first and then requried editing yet again. Gary says Mexico's El Rio
Del Tiempo. Ian says PASS. Carol chimes in with the Movie in Canada. John
didn't like Space Mountain as a kid - loves it now. Ian finally figures
something out - Finding Nemo show. For Mel it's the Speedway.
- Mel got her Kingdom Keepers book signed. Discussion of the books.
- Christopher Walken and Duffy mention.
- Best Beer on Property. Mel says a Golden from UK, Snakebite at UK, Guiness
or Rocket Red for Gary, Peroni from Italy for Ian. John says the correct
answer is a Golden. Wants to know why you can't get it outside despite the
fact they have Stella and Bass both on tap.
- Fish & Chips - John prefers Epcot to Cookes of Dublin.
- Gary reveals the voice of Eeyore and Optimus Prime are one and the same.
- Bonnet Creek Resort - what's it near? Caribbean Beach resort is the
correct answer and there are a bunch of resorts there. Among them, the
Hilton Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Resorts. John loves the hotel and
thinks the property is beautiful. See the @INTERCOT twitter feed for photos.
The pool w/ lazy river is amazing.
- John went to his first wrestling match. Rip Ride Rockit - secret songs.
City Walk has a great live band Karoke bar. We may want to go there for
LMNOP.
- The Magic, The Memories and You. We love it - we didn't want to love it
but we love it.
- Snailfest and the most boring vacations ever.
- Vinylmation, Hidden Discounts
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Tuesday Feb 01, 2011
Episode 9 - The Disney Dream Preview Cruise
Tuesday Feb 01, 2011
Tuesday Feb 01, 2011
The Cast: Melanie Bounds, Ian Mitchell, Carol Robert, John Yaglenski
Photo
Gallery from the Dream trip online (462 Pictures):
http://www.intercot.com/news/disneydream
The Disney
Dream
- Ian and John get
an earlier boarding group and head directly for food and drinks.
- Cabins were
nicely appointed & we love the seperated bathrooms.
- Ian and John
snore apart... Deck 5 vs. 8? Really big verandah! Party Time!
- Dining onboard -
meal at Palo was excellent as was the food everywhere - very good - both Ian
and John were pleasantly surprised.
- Animator's Palate
is a giant Turtle Talk in the round - very cool! Meal there was the best of
the rotating restaurants.
- Living Artwork on
board - pictures come to life. Neat touch.
- Secret/Magic
Porthole Rooms - we're so ready to stay in one. Even liked the layouts
better. High def screens are an effective illusion.
- Skyline night
club - Huge monitors made to look like windows on the world. The menus there
also glowed - very easy to read in low light.
- Mel wanted to
know about the tween areas - Edge
- The Aquaduck -
John and Ian decided for seperate floats. All in all, not too scary despite
being "see-thru". John had issues getting out.
- Fireworks show
onboard - only ship to be doing it right now.
- We LOVE Castaway
Cay. Couldn't be nicer.
- Take one for the
team - Senses Spa Cabana Massages & Shave/Facial/Chair Massage. Ian snores.
Right around $100 - very reasonable.
- Villains show was
funny, entertaining and very Broadway. Hades was a riot.
- The Greycliff
Tour - Cigar Rolling and Rum Tasting - A two person tour. The wine cellar
was amazing. 260,000 bottles of wine - the third largest in the world. One
rack was worth over a MILLION DOLLARS alone.
- Had dinner at
Senior Frogs - nice spot with a neat view of the harbor.
- The challenges of
getting home. Ian got stuck in Orlando.
- Other night clubs
- Pink, 687 SportsBar, Skyline, Evolution
- The crazy
transporter bathroom near Evolution. The ceiling is a mirror. It's a cruise
ship bathroom time machine!
- Every day,
there's a cocktail of the day on special.
- Tons of
characters and character accessibility.
- The coffee was
good! Very important to the Insider Live Staff
- Soft Drinks were
free on board via the soda fountains on deck. This saves you a bunch of
money vs. a soda card.
- We like how
gratuities are handled via ticket stubs and envelopes.
- Ian saw the value
in the Disney Cruise Line and was looking to book once he got home for 2012.
- John doesn't mind
cruising in January - 70 is better than 13.
- INTERCOT Best of
Disney Dream... Ian says Castaway Cay. John liked his huge verandah and the
dinner at Palo.
The Magic,
Memories and You.
- Mel was
pleasantly suprised - not at all what she thought it would be. Runs between
parade and Wishes. Colors are incredible.
- Use Photopass -
maybe you'll get on he castle.
- Ian loves the
commercials as part of the ad campaign.
- INTERCOT's Best
Of Disney Memories. John recalls sitting on Main Street USA alone watching
the Electrical Parade. Carol remembers her first trip to Disney and her son
was chosen to pull the sword from the stone. John also mentioned the "Son's
of Liberty." Ian has two - the Contemporary game room and Eticket nite & no
one in Liberty Square. Mel gets some alone time with Aladdin.
- Thanks to
everyone for sticking with us and thanks to Jason and the Disney Cruise Line
Public Relations department for inviting us to be onboard.
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Friday Jan 21, 2011
Episode 8 - Please Play Along at Home OR What's a Maquette?
Friday Jan 21, 2011
Friday Jan 21, 2011
The Cast: Melanie Bounds, Ian Mitchell, Gary Obrien, , Nanci Rossetti, John Yaglenski
Fantasyland Announcements
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster / dark ride with thrilling elements. First of
it's kind ride system.
- Snow White's Scary Adventures being replaced
with Princess Fairytale Hall.
- Mufassa says there's more to come -
suprises in store.
- Will concept art match reaility? John's a hipster.
Bring on the greenery!
- Play along at home and see the thread online at:
http://intercot.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=178580
- Cohesive
look and feel to the land is welcome by Ian as is another Dumbo.
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Antlers everywhere, kids tearing into meat.
- Yes, we repeat again - Ian
stayed in the Castle suite.
Star Tours
- Opening date announced for Star Wars Weekend - May 20th. New attraction is
in 3D, new droids, starspeeder, pilot and destination.
- We've lost Mel
again.
- Gary goes off on George Lucas (again!) and shows his Yoda
thermos.
- Everyone is looking forward to the revamped attraction
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Gary wants an adult Jedi Academy
- The discussion turns to Body Wars and
the Wonders of Life Pavillion
INTERCOT Best of
Shopping
-Gary likes the
Centorium (extinct) and now Norway and Helly Hanson. The obsession with that
store extends to Ian and John as well. We LOVE that store and LOVE shopping
there.
- It's the jacket tht got away...
- Mel likes Mouse Gear and
the Epcot retro stuff. She also learned about Kerning - and Keming - the
result of bad Kerning
- Maquette - French word for a scale model,
plastico or modello.
The Disney Dream Launches
- Ian and John are set to sail prior to the general public thanks to the
Disney Cruise Line this Sunday
- Disney Dream Stats - it's MASSIVE!
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We hope to do a podcast live from the ship
- Mel challenges Ian and John
to do the AquaDuck
- Secret Portholes
- Gary wants to understand
dining with strangers. Is he going to be eating with Charo?
- Elton John
will write a song for you - Dreamie and the Cruise
When To Take Your Kids to Disney/Taking Them Out of School
- Gary says take them while the magic is real
- The Pooh story & Pluto in
a stroller
- Ian says - take the kids! Life is short - enjoy it!
- Its
the Ian and Gary Show!
- John says the kids DO remember. Have you done
the family shirt? It's all about Making Memories!
- The panel disagrees a
bit on taking kids out of school.
Mel Visits
Universal Finally
- She and
Michael liked the queue but the ride made her sick
- Do the butterbeer
after the ride...
- Mel pretty much got sick on everything
- Disaster
& Christopher Walkin
See you on the DREAM!
Sunday Nov 07, 2010
Episode 4 - To Fix Or Not To Fix
Sunday Nov 07, 2010
Sunday Nov 07, 2010
Welcome Carol!
Something Happy @ Ian's Request - Holidays at Walt Disney World and Disneyland
- The parties start soon!
- West Coast vs. East Coast.
- Haunted Mansion, Small World.
- It used to snow in Disneyland - does it still? Carol will check.
- Epcot New Years Eve & Illuminations.
- The Happiest Gathering on INTERCOT (HGOI) - Eyes are glazing over. What was it and when was it?http://www.intercot.com/news/hgoi - Cherry Churros @ Disneyland Park.
- Candlelight Processional - John's never done.
- John doesn't do ADR's.
- Osbourne Fesitval of Lights.
- Value Season - increased weekend rates.
- Animal Kingdom - Lights on the tree?
Extra Magic Hours @ Disney's Animal Kingdom
- What happens after dark.
- Limited attractions - what's left.
- Did John just go Beastly Kingdom?
- Lack of Table Service Restaurant.
The Yeti
- It's broken & has been for a few years now.
- Is it a big deal? Ian and Mel say no. John says FIX IT!
PART TWO
Your Favorite - Restroom - Yes, we did go there.
- John says to stay away from crowds @ Imagination.
- Mel likes decor in a restroom @ Ariel's Grotto (Disneyland).
- Carol likes a theme - the one near Alice in Wonderland (Disneyland) and painted card stalls.
- Ian likes music - Tomorrowland and stainless steel.
- John likes Moaning Myrtle at Wizarding World.
Disneyland vs. Disney World
- Carol likes Disneyland better and hates buses.
- Walking in Walt's Footsteps. You can feel his presence.
- Carol, Mel and Ian like the DL castle, John wants it a little bigger.
- The panel likes Disneyland's Magic Kingdom better - We all feel guilty.
- The $100 Chicken Nuggets @ Club 33
- Everyone loves the New Orleans Square area but we like Mexico Small World too!
- Disney World has more table service options - we prefer WDW for Dining
What Do You Do To Unwind After A Day In The Parks
- Late dinner, lobby & bar at the resort says Carol.
- Ice Cream, Arcades, Electrical Water Pageant, Fireworks from the Resort
- Jellyrolls
- Mel drives home, swimming/pool, laundry
INTERCOT on Twitter
- iPhone 4 Cases
- Obligatory mention of Duffy
One Man's Dream Reopens
- Obligatory mention of Horizons
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Tuesday Oct 26, 2010
Episode 3 - We're Going To Disney World!
Tuesday Oct 26, 2010
Tuesday Oct 26, 2010
Laggy Gary
- get
this episode up quickly in case the Phillies loose - and they did.
Downtown Disney Redevelopment / Demolition
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Nautical Theme Coming?
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Where do we go for nighttime entertainment?
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Welcome to the show Gary!
That is a big lag!
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The Hot Dog Hall of Fame… outsourced Redesign.
Disney Dining
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The Wave of American Flavors @ Disney’s Contemporary.
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The dining experience is very confusing and the food very average.
Bar is neat, the dining area looks like an upscale Denny’s.
Service was good though.
Give me a cheeseburger.
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Cosmic Rays Cheese Steaks are back and they’re not bad.
They use Cheese Wiz or a melted cheese that looks and tastes like it!
That’s a cheesesteak??
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The Plaza – totally underrated.
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Mexico – La Cava del Tequila.
Finger foods and wares are excellent.
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Miniature Gift Cards – pop it on your wrist and swipe it around the Food &
Wine Festival.
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Food & Wine festival.
Food is fantastic as is the Party For The Senses.
Favorite Epcot Pavilion
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Gary likes the United Kingdom/Rose & Crown – Fish & Chips.
Mel likes Japan – Dining and Sushi.
Who is the candy lady?
John likes the Land – Soarin’ and Living With The Land – disappointed in the
new ending of Spaceship Earth.
Ian likes Mexico.
Pictures himself living there in the attraction.
It all comes back to the Dining Plan
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Italy, Mexico, Le Cellier
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Buffalo Wild Wings and ESPN Club.
Chicken Dingers.
Bus Incident caught on Video @ Disney Studios.
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Guest allegedly threw his baby at the bus driver and attempted to strangle
him.
Duffy Redux
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The great Duffy Conspiracy - Duffy never stopped being sold.
Only recently pulled him, gave him clothes and rebranded him Duffy.
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Ian thinks it’s an epic fail.
John pointed out he never saw more than 4-5 people in line for Duffy.
Shopping
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Has become very vanilla and bland.
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We want to spend money but we’ve all cut back.
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Ian once bought so much he had to ship it home.
We’ve been having a GREAT TIME despite the Cranky-ness
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Despite picking on a few things, we all were enjoying our time there.
Things are in great shape, attendance in high, resorts & rooms are nice.
Love the Tronorail.
Cast Members are FANTASTIC!
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The Contemporary Grounds coffee is GOOD!
Bay Lake Towers
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Touring the property.
Ian already owns DVC there.
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The lost INSIDER tapes – our favorite resorts segment got erased next week.
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John likes the refurbished Contemporary Rooms.
Mickey head subtle pattern in the couch.
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Ian has a brick – not the ones John and Mel thought though located in back
of the Contemporary.
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It IS called Top of the World – Ian was wrong.
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John sees matching towers eventually – to make it look less out of place.
The Inferno Barge Guy & his bunker
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Mel wishes he was unemployed (she doesn’t like Illuminations in the
Reflections of Earth incarnation.
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Gary says Mel wants lasers
Ian gets NLCS tickets – to see the Phillies loose.
That’s a wrap live from the Contemporary Resort.
Thursday Sep 30, 2010
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