The Lost Dial

#84.B: When Life Happens

Sterling reviews Battle Royale vs The Hunger Games, upcoming films including Branded and Cloud Atlas, and new fall shows, TV shows on Netflix, and the little known mysterious mystery show called Persons Unknown. And is Hugh Grant still relevant? Recorded September 13, 2012.

#84.A: When Life Happens

Major Miike D and Captain Tirrell return to Studio A and navigate their memories of September 11, 2001 and explain how that relates to the recent tragedy, and how it can leave a nasty mark on your political campaign. Also discussed, DNC vs RNC. Recorded September 13, 2012.

#83.B: Lost Dial National Convention

Miike D and Sterling examine a specific country song and the state of country music today. Sterling reviews older films he hasn't seen in a few years which leads the Crew on another legendary ramblings through cinematic history. What movie would you like to hear get the LD Crew commentary treatment? Recorded September 4, 2012

#83.A: Lost Dial National Convention

In this hour, Mike D lists President Barack Obama's greatest accomplishments so far and argues against many Republican views while getting amped for the DNC. Later, around the 47 minute mark, the final Breaking Bad recap of the year. Recorded September 4, 2012.

#82: Left of Lennon [EXPLICIT]

WARNING: Some language might offend some listeners. Parental discretion is advised. The LD Crew breaks down the Republican National Convention, and Clint Eastwood and his special guest. Later, Miike introduces a new trivia game for Sterling (and callers) to play. Recorded September 1, 2012.

#81: Mexican Standoff [EXPLICIT]

WARNING: Some language might offend some listeners. Parental discretion is advised. Spoiler alert for those still behind on Breaking Bad (and Mad Men for that matter) as we discuss death pools from 4:50-8:25. In this episode, hipsters, TV-themed t-shirts, and Sterling takes a trip to Six Flags which reveals some fears Miike has about fairs and carnivals. Later, classic film Pretty Woman, Dunkin Donuts smartphone apps, and tips for handling crank calls. Recorded August 28, 2012.

#80.B: Achin' Akin vs The Fathomer

Sterling reports on the recent celebrity deaths of director Tony Scott and comedian Phyllis Diller. Miike accidentally travels into the strange side of YouTube while searching for Sun Drop commercial. Later, Sterling describes his computer class. A random Phil Collins moment occurs. Laserdiscs! Recorded August 21, 2012.

#80.A: Achin' Akin vs The Fathomer

In this first hour, the LD Crew take on the controversial Rep. Todd Akin quote, after learning how to pronounce his name (and the name of a comedy director) correctly. SPOILER ALERT: The 2nd half of the show is mostly a Breaking Bad recap, so if you haven't seen the past couple episodes, stop listening after the break. Recorded August 21, 2012

#79: Old Kindersley [EXPLICIT]

WARNING: Some language might offend some listeners. Parental discretion is advised. Miike D and Sterling examine the chances and possibilities of Vice President Joe Biden and if his gaffes are really as bad as the media points them out to be. Later, the Crew comes up with a new segment and service for our listeners, and Miike gives a brief lesson on Texas history. Recorded August 18, 2012.

#78.B: Champions

Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps get scrutinized by the LD Crew, Sterling's vibrating phone causes Miike D some grief, the widow's peak of Paul Ryan, proof is in the pudding and Wendy feeds creatures she fears. Recorded August 11, 2012.