Tank Riot

In this episode, the team discusses things to do in bunkers. Including: Picard, Steve Buscemi, Dark Ages, Lego Masters, Lost in Space, The Good Place, Glow, End Times Fun, The Curse of Oak Island...

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In this episode we discuss Star Wars 9 Rise of Skywalker with Spoilers from 8:45-26:20, 1917, Oscars and controversy, The Irishman attempt, The Two Popes, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Nick Low...

http://tankriot.com/2020/201/

In this episode, the team celebrates their 200th episode and start questioning why they use the third person in their episode descriptions. Topics include the Trump impeachment, The Mandalorian, ...

http://tankriot.com/2019/200/

In this episode, the team tries to not laugh as they discuss Joker, Ad Astra, Scorsese acting like a little bitch, Playstation 4 and VR, Borderlands 3, E-Bikes, Crazy Lenny, Umberto Eco, Name of ...

http://tankriot.com/2019/199/

In this very long edition of the podcast we discuss Roky Erickson (July 15, 1947 - May 31, 2019), Sandy Hook deniers in Wisconsin, Judd Legum report on fake corporate LGBT support (T, UPS, Comcas...

http://tankriot.com/2019/198/

In this episode we discuss Game Shows, Blow Up, Destroyer, Perfect Bid, Sterling Hayden, Iran, Trump financial woes, Democrat candidate multitudes, NASA and space exploration, Amazon, Billionaire...

http://tankriot.com/2019/197/

In this episode we discuss famed chemist Fritz Haber and his scientific contributions. Also Carl Bosch, Cable vs a la carte services, Notre Dame, Robber Barons, Vaccinations, Saudi Arabia, The Ki...

http://tankriot.com/2019/196/

In this episode we discuss spring elections, touchy Biden, democrat candidates, Mueller report, windmill cancer, Spam, Jim Jeffries, NZ shooting, Incredibles 2, Harry Potter, Knightfall, Captain ...

http://tankriot.com/2019/195/

In this episode we discuss the works of famed propagandist Edward Bernays! We also discuss Michael Cohen, The Orville, The Oscars, Captain Marvel, Shazam, I Am the Night, Kingdom, Umbrella Academ...

http://tankriot.com/2019/194/

Weather, Oscars, Razzies, Kidnappings, Love Symbol #2, Prince, Muppets, Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse, Spike Lee, Raw, Sportball, Government shutdown, Gillette Commercial, Lincoln Memorial Kerf...

http://tankriot.com/2019/193/

In this very special episode the gang discusses the year that was and reminisces on all things including Tales From the Tour Bus, Aquacan is coming, Amazon, Scott Walker flips off Wisconsin one l...

http://tankriot.com/2018/192/

In this episode the team discuss Frontline, the Baraboo Salute, Stan Lee, Stephen Hillenburg, Wizard World, Adult Swim, Dethklok, Douglas Rain, The Good Place, John Allen Chau, Mandy, Ayn Rand Fi...

http://tankriot.com/2018/191/

In this episode we discuss the upcoming midterms, Drumpf, Travels with My Father, American Vandal, Monty Python, Hold the Dark, Haunting of Hill House, Apostle, Killing of a Sacred Deer, War Movi...

http://tankriot.com/2018/190/

We revisit the dark realm of conspiracy theories and discuss PragerU, QAnon, Moon conspiracies, Flat Earthers, the math of conspiracies, Malaysian Flight 370, Hurricane Florence, HAARP, and more....

http://tankriot.com/2018/189/

In this episode the Tank Team discusses the divide in the culture from a shoe ad by Nike to a shoe in for the Republicans (Kavanaugh). We also discuss Aretha Franklin, Burt Reynolds, The Meg, Elo...

http://tankriot.com/2018/188/

The team reconvenes after a brief hiatus to discuss the things they have been enjoying in film, TV, and other media as well as some reasons to embrace distractions from the horrors of modern poli...

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In this episode, the team updates the Douchebag Gallery with a couple of U.S. Presidents -- some oldies but baddies! We also give an update on the drama at Twin Galaxies, discuss Public Enemy Num...

http://tankriot.com/2018/186/

In this episode, the team distracts itself from politics for a while discussing movies and TV, then we discuss the NRA and the loss of Paul Ryan. Films discussed include Ready Player One, A Quiet...

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In this episode, the team closes the TV trifecta loop for listener 'fishy' and tells the tale of Hogan's Heroes. We discuss Werner Klemperer, Richard Dawson, Bob Crane, but also get side-tracked ...

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In this episode, the team goes full nerd and discusses the newest Star War! We dive really deep into Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Episode VIII. We also cover Dark, the German Netflix show. We discus...

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In this episode the Tank Team discuss Stranger Things 2 with full spoilers (starting at 19:00), The Orville, American Gods, House on the Rock, bad behavior of privileged men in Hollywood and poli...

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In this episode the Tank team discusses Magic: The Gathering, Blade Runner 2049, Las Vegas and Utah Vacations and Violence, Vietnam by Ken Burns, Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer, Roadside Picnic ...

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In this episode, the Tank Team discuss IT by Stephen King, Apple's new releases, DACA bull, bicycles, Pokemon, climate change, hurricanes, and more. We have a local Wizard World Madison contest a...

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The team is joined by the Viking Prince to review Dunkirk, Atomic Blonde, and other movies! We discuss losers and murderers with Tiki torches, and the losers in the White House that support them!

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We discuss adventure tourism, Kakistocracy, FCC vs. Net Neutrality, Tor Test Cinema, Okja, Spiderman: Homecoming, To the Bone, obligatory Star Trek rants, Grand Canyon and Quebec vacations, Vikin...

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In the first show after our audio equipment collapse, the team conducts an elaborate audio test of new equipment by discussing driving music and we send sincere thanks to all of our Executive Pro...

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Through mounting technical difficulty, our heroes tread from Prancing Ponies all the way to Mountain Monsters! We had stops along they way like: Harmontown, Pabst Mansion, Kong Skull Island, Ghos...

http://tankriot.com/2017/176/

The team reunites to talk TV and politics. In this episode we discuss Counting Cars, Logan, Legion, Vikings, The Expanse, March Madness, and a splash of Douglas Adams. We also discuss North Korea...

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We take a strong hard look at Whoopee cushions and the Moon Fun Shop! We enter the world of movie and TV analysis. And as no surprise we discuss Trumps first few weeks. Whoopee cushions in the Wh...

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We discuss Rouge One with Spoilers and curse out 2016 for the loss of Carrie Fisher. Also, In Order of Disappearance, Big Thinking, Mailbag, and more!

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We discuss the US election tire fire, voter suppression, fake news, Leonard Cohen, Doctor Strange, Black Mirror, New York City, and more!

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We discuss the 2016 U.S. elections using our new system: Record Analysis of Nonplussing Trump Statements, or R.A.N.T.S! Also Computer failures, Luke Cage, Konquest and other games, Outlander, Gam...

http://tankriot.com/2016/171/

In the latest installment, from best to worst, we discuss: Mailbag, A Contest, Stranger Things, Kubo and the 2 Strings, Sausage Party, Star Trek, NSA Hack, DRM, Suicide Squad and other things lik...

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We discuss the Republican National Convention, Stranger Things, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, statistics that prove you are safer now than in the 90s, and more Stranger Things! So Good!

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We discuss Eugene V. Debs; plus Batman v Superman, Civil War, Socialism, elections, Last Days in the Desert, Blue Ruin, Green Room and more!

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In this episode, we discuss the Dalai Lama's visit to Madison and protests by Dorje Shugden proponents. We discuss the joys of being a generation behind in the world of console gaming, including ...

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We discuss the loss of David Bowie, Star Wars 7, The Hateful Eight + Martin, The Revenant, Bone Tomahawk, The Expanse, Apple vs. FBI, Electioneering and Politics and, to top it all off, Love. Als...

http://tankriot.com/2016/166/

Sacred Baby Fest! We talk holidays, plus Hitler! Egg Nog! Jessica Jones! Tanks! Star Wars! Star Trek! Hateful 8! White Tiger! Breaking Bad! Doctor Who! Exclamation Points!

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We discuss Spectre, the latest James Bond film and veer off into politics, CITIZENFOUR, Snowden, Surveillance, Elections, U.S. Foreign Policy, mailbag, a contest and more!

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We discuss The Martian, NASA, Mars, life beyond Earth, Back to the Future, Over the Garden Wall, Star Wars, US Elections, mailbag, and more! Listen to the show to find out how it all ties togethe...

http://tankriot.com/2015/163/

We discuss Iran, Mike Krol, Cribshitter, Ahmed Mohamed, Scott Walker Update, Politics, I Dream of Wires, The Wrecking Crew, Muscle Shoals, and more!

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Laudato si'! We discuss the newest Encyclical of Pope Francis and the buzz about the new Pope and the environment. Also Ant-Man, Under the Skin, Trailer TV, Maggie, Bernie Sanders, Beware of Mr. ...

http://tankriot.com/2015/161/

Vincent van Gogh! We discuss the painter's life and works; but first, Jurassic World, True Detective, and more! Tank Riot covers the historical timeline of van Gogh, what made his paintings great...

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We discuss the famous and influential director John Carpenter and his films! We review Halloween, Dark Star, The Fog, Christine, The Thing, Big Trouble in Little China, Escape From New York, Prin...

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Nick Drake! We discuss the British folk singer that has inspired millions but didn't get to live to see it. Also, Avengers Age of Ultron, Theory of Everything, Imitation Game, Halt and Catch Fire...

http://tankriot.com/2015/158/

We discuss Ada Lovelace as the first computer programmer and her work with Charles Babbage on his Difference Engine and Analytical Engine. Plus we discuss Daredevil, Studio Ghibli, Old Tucson, Ma...

http://tankriot.com/2015/157/

We talk about the Deep State and how it impacts the decisions of Washington, Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and the Military. Also, Leonard Nimoy, Scott Walker's Presidential aspirations, Tony Robi...

http://tankriot.com/2015/156/

We discuss a fun and important genre of films that spanned the 1970s and lives on in homage films and parodies to this day. Some of our favorite films we discuss are: Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss...

http://tankriot.com/2015/155/

Flying Spaghetti Western Holiday Show! We discuss the genre and our favorite actors, directors and films including: The Good the Bad and the Ugly, Django, Once Upon a Time in the West, Ennio Morr...

http://tankriot.com/2014/154/

John Wayne! We discuss the life and films of John The Duke Wayne including The Conqueror, Hatari!, Stagecoach, Red River, Rio Bravo, Green Berets, The Searchers, and many more. Also a brief inter...

http://tankriot.com/2014/153/

Midterm Elections! The tank team delves into the abyss and the abyss delves also into them. Also discussed: The Martian, Trailer Park Boys, Boardwalk Empire, Borderlands and more! To sum up, Scot...

http://tankriot.com/2014/152/

Scientific Method! We discuss the rational, logical, beautiful, yet sometimes confusing ways of science and the scientific method! Also, a contest winner, a new Houdini drama, The Double, Joan Ri...

http://tankriot.com/2014/151/

Vikings! We discuss the Viking Age and how and why a culture of northern pagans traveled the world. Also Mailbag, Guardians of the Galaxy, Vikings on TV, and Tor reveals a confession! All this an...

http://tankriot.com/2014/150/

The tank crew discuss the life and works of Jane Goodall, the great primatologist and conservationist. She is best known for the discoveries she made while observing chimpanzees in the Gombe Stre...

http://tankriot.com/2014/149/

William Randolph Hearst! We discuss the man and his legacy. Born into wealth and builder of a newspaper empire, Hearst manipulated public opinion via his yellow journalism techniques, and lived t...

http://tankriot.com/2014/148/

Some call it marijuana, weed, grass, pot, cannabis, or hundreds of other names. We discuss the latest moves to reform laws on the use, possession, production, and sale of marijuana in the United ...

http://tankriot.com/2014/147/

Humphrey Bogart! We discuss the life and films of one of the most famous actors in the history of cinema. Films discussed include: The Petrified Forest, High Sierra, The Maltese Falcon, The Big S...

http://tankriot.com/2014/146/

Sacred Baby Fest 2013! In a very special year-end round-up episode, we forego topics and discuss current events and minutia and give thanks to our wonderful listeners. In this episode: Peter O'To...

http://tankriot.com/2013/145/

Saudi Arabia! We discuss the very influential Middle Eastern country and its complicated history. We also discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Man of Steel, The Wolverine, Doctor Who 50th anniv...

http://tankriot.com/2013/144/

Lou Reed! We discuss the great punk/art rock pioneer! From Brooklyn to Velvet Underground to a solo career that spanned decades, we hit it all. We miss him and feature some live tracks as well. W...

http://tankriot.com/2013/143/

The NSA! We discuss the National Security Agency of the USA. How it began, what it does, and why it is all over the news lately. We also discuss the government shutdown, mailbag and more!

http://tankriot.com/2013/142/

Conspiracy Theories, Part 11! MKUltra, Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and more! Also Breaking Bad, UFOs, Tyranny is Tyranny, Mailbag and more!

http://tankriot.com/2013/141/

Huey 'The Kingfish' Long! We discuss one of the most fascinating politician of the 20th century. We also go into cop and college stories, movie recommendations, mailbag, a contest, and more!

http://tankriot.com/2013/140/

Hyperloop! With Sputnik out with the bird flu, Tor and Viktor have an impromptu discussion of the Hyperloop as envisioned by Elon Musk. We also talk about movies, college debt and a lot of Mailba...

http://tankriot.com/2013/139/

Quantum Leap! We discuss Sputnik's favorite show of the late 80s starring Scott Bakula as Sam Beckett, Dean Stockwell as Al Calavicci and created by Donald P. Bellisario. Also, jack-booted thugs ...

http://tankriot.com/2013/138/

Orson Welles! We discuss the life and works of the great actor and director from Kenosha, Wisconsin. We include such subjects as the Mercury Players, War of the Worlds, Citizen Kane, The Trial an...

http://tankriot.com/2013/137/

Great Comic Strips! We discuss our favorites newspaper comic strips including and addressing strips like Calvin and Hobbes, The Far Side, Bloom County, Doonesbury, Dilbert, Life in Hell, This Mod...

http://tankriot.com/2013/136/

Libertarianism! We discuss the many flavors of Libertarianism including the modern US Libertarianism movement as well as its roots in philosophy and economics. Also Evil Dead, Boston bombing, Mai...

http://tankriot.com/2013/135/

MASH! We discuss the novel, movie and beloved and acclaimed TV series. Richard Hooker's novel 'MASH, A Novel About Three Army Doctors' started a dynasty that was continued in film by Robert Altma...

http://tankriot.com/2013/134/

We discuss the origins of punk rock and how the movement sprang from glam rock and proto-punk. Iggy Pop, Jonathan Richman, New York Dolls, Velvet Underground, Sex Pistols, The Clash, X-Ray Spex, ...

http://tankriot.com/2013/133/

Starting with the bones of Peking Man from about 750,000 years ago we look at the history of China. Part 1 of our quest ends with the end of the Qing Dynasty in the early 20th century. The chrono...

http://tankriot.com/2013/132/

In this episode we discuss JFK, The Hobbit, Larry Hagman, Captain Kangaroo, Guns, Sandy Hook tragedy, Mailbag and more!

http://tankriot.com/2012/131/

Eugene V. Debs! We discuss this important historical figure and dedicated voice of socialism. From his roots with the ARU, to running for President from a prison cell. Also James Bond's latest fi...

http://tankriot.com/2012/130/

Vincent Price! We discuss the films and life of the famous terrifying actor and raconteur. We cover such films as House on Haunted Hill, The Fly, The Abominable Dr. Phibes, House of Wax, Dr. Gold...

http://tankriot.com/2012/129/

Gerry Anderson! We discuss Anderson's works: Twizzle, Torchy, Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, UFO, Space 1999, and so much more. Also Presidential debates, Looper, Argo, Lance Armstrong,...

http://tankriot.com/2012/128/

Motorcycle Movies! We discuss the history of the motorcycle movie and some of our favorites. Including The Wild One, Wild Angels, Hells Angels on Wheels, The Glory Stompers, Angel Unchained, The ...

http://tankriot.com/2012/127/

Frank Lloyd Wright! In this episode we dance about architecture and celebrate the complicated life and works of the great American architect. Also, movie reviews, the adventures of Lego Larry and...

http://tankriot.com/2012/126/

Howard Hughes! We discuss the complicated, tragic life of Bruce Wayne, no wait, Tony Stark, no wait, Howard Hughes, yeah, that's the guy! From Hollywood playboy to aviation pioneer to manic reclu...

http://tankriot.com/2012/125/

It's riot time for Open Source Software! We discuss the origins of the Open Source movement, including Free Software, Linux, GNU, Copyleft, and cool programs galore! We also cover Prometheus, Elv...

http://tankriot.com/2012/124/

In this unedited episode, the tank team covers the often unsung father of modern computing and secret hero of World War II, Alan Turing. We also kick things off with our view on the Wisconsin rec...

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Conspiracy Theories, Part 10, Ancient Aliens! In this episode we explore the phenomenon that is the History Channel's Ancient Aliens! Sputnik explores its roots with the writings of Erich von Dä...

http://tankriot.com/2012/122/

Dr. Seuss! We discuss the life and works of beloved author Theodor Seuss Geisel. We look at his advertising, books, politics, and movie and television adaptations! We hit How the Grinch Stole Chr...

http://tankriot.com/2012/121/

Introduced by the Eastman Kodak Company in 1901, 120 film became a big hit from kids using cardboard box cameras to professionals shooting magazine covers and everyone else in between. Despite be...

http://tankriot.com/2012/120/

North Korea! We discuss the history of the communist nation and why it is such a conundrum to outsiders. We also cover the Super Bowl, Red Tails, Tucker and Dale vs Evil, Doomsday Preppers, Mailb...

http://tankriot.com/2012/119/

The Tank Crew suits up for the Marx Brothers! Groucho, Chico, Harpo, Zeppo, and even Gummo all had a great impact on comedy in America. We discuss how and give an overview of their film careers. ...

http://tankriot.com/2012/118/

The War on Drugs! On a very special episode, we discuss the failed US war on drugs. Also, Walker recall update, The Muppets, Trollhunter, J. Edgar, NDAA, OWS and more!

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Albert Einstein! The Tank Team discuss the legendary physicist everyone thinks they know. We also give our first impressions of Occupy Wall Street, the failures of US media, government and educat...

http://tankriot.com/2011/116/

Pro Wrestling! We discuss the rise and power of professional wrestling. From its roots in carnivals to its current global influence. The Crusher, Jesse Ventura, Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, and m...

http://tankriot.com/2011/115/

The Space Race! We discuss the beginings of human space exploration, rocketry and the competition between USSR and USA. Also, Labor Day, Jerry Lewis, Hobo With a Shotgun, Super and more! Music by...

http://tankriot.com/2011/114/

Rupert Murdoch and Fox News! We discuss the controversial multi-billionaire and his media empire. We also cover Captain America, 13 Assassins, GasHole, the Wisconsin recall elections, Mailbag and...

http://tankriot.com/2011/113/

Link Wray! We discuss the guitar legend that deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Also: Roswell, Hitler (1962 film), Super Fuzz, Collapse, the last space shuttle mission, Captain Kan...

http://tankriot.com/2011/112/

Conspiracy Theories, Part 9, Nazi UFOs! We deconstruct the vault of theories and find some incredible moon-cheese! We also interview Jarmo Puskala from the Iron Sky film team. But first, Super 8,...

http://tankriot.com/2011/111/

Best Worst Movies! The team discuss their favorite worst movies with a special focus on Troll 2! We give an update on Sconnie Nation Bratfests, Beer and Politics. We also talk about The Other Guy...

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The Tank Crew cover the life, essays, and novels of author George Orwell. Being one of most important authors of the 20th century, Orwell is best know for the novels Animal Farm and 1984. But fir...

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We discuss the works of the prolific movie writer, director and producer Irwin Allen. We cover Voyage to the Bottom to the Sea, Time Tunnel, Lost in Space, The Towering Inferno, The Poseidon Adve...

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The Tank Team finally tackle Doctor Who. We look at our favorite and least favorite doctors from William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester...

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The Tank team discusses the turmoil that surrounds Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and his attack on the middle and lower class on behalf of the Billionaire Koch Brothers. Unions, Corporations, a...

http://tankriot.com/2011/106/

The Tank Team discuss think tanks: their origins and affects on governments and democracy in America and beyond. They look at think tanks as part of the propaganda apparatus used by billionaire p...

http://tankriot.com/2011/105/

The Tank team discuss serial killers and get to the bottom of why Jack the Ripper is so fascinating. Also, Jeff Bridges, Tron Legacy, True Grit, the Arizona shooting, Skiing, Mailbag and much mor...

http://tankriot.com/2011/104/

Sputnik, Viktor, and Tor each talk about 5 great novels. The Tank Crew cover why each novel is a favorite and why it may be a good read for you too. Books covered include The Master & Margarita b...

http://tankriot.com/2010/103/

The Tank Team discuss Mystery Science Theater 3000! Jim Mallon, Joel Hodgson, Trace Beaulieu, Josh Weinstein, Micheal Nelson, Kevin Murphy, Frank Coniff, Mary Jo Pehl, Bill Corbett, Patrich Brant...

http://tankriot.com/2010/102/

The Tank Team discuss the most dangerous man in America, Daniel Ellsberg. Also: Wikileaks, Jackass 3D, Russ Feingold, Midterm Elections, The Walking Dead, Ancient Aliens, South Park Totoro, Relig...

http://tankriot.com/2010/101/

The Tank Team discuss the 100th episode of the Tank Team discussing things! Politics, Vegas, Stars, Treks, Wars, Jackasses, Douchebags, Pythons of the Monty variety, Mad, Wicked, Caberet, Beer, P...

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The Tank team discuss their favorite magician, Erik Weisz (aka Harry Houdini). The Hungarian-American handcuff king brought escapology to center stage and challenged the spiritualist movement wit...

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Conspiracy Theories, Part 8! The Tank Crew discuss the infamous David Icke, lizard people, Peak Oil, BP disaster and other conspiracy theories. Also, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Mailbag and more...

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The Tank Crew discuss the infamous Brady Bunch TV show. Here's the story of a complex cast of characters and how they all worked together (or not) to make the iconic show what it is today, unforg...

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The Tank Crew discuss the complicated 40th President of the United States, Ronald "Dutch" Reagan. We examine how his life as an actor, his personality and his philosophy shaped the world of the 1...

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Great Movies! The Tank Riot crew discuss their favorite movies in a top 5 format! Also, Book of Eli, BP Oil Spill, Warren the Ape, Down Periscope, Broken Lizard and more!

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Carl Sagan! The team discusses the Pulitzer Prize winning astrophysicist, author, and popularizer of science. Also, Yacht Rock, BP, Buck Rogers, The Road, SETI at home and, as usual, so much more...

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The Tank Riot team discuss their favorite musical artists and bands in a top 5 format! Also, Good Hair, Defamation, Iron Man 2, Family Guy Star Wars, and more!

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The team discusses the rise of the New Right in America and three events that shaped and solidified the movement: Ruby Ridge, Waco and the Oklahoma City bombing. Also, the Tank Crew confabulate T...

http://tankriot.com/2010/092/

Gilligan's Island! The team takes a trip to a tropic isle of nostalgia to discuss Sherwood Schwartz's great show, Gilligan's Island. Whatever happened to Bob Denver, Dawn Wells, Russell Johnson, ...

http://tankriot.com/2010/091/

Mother Teresa! In this episode the Tank Team dares to irreverently discuss the revered. Who is Agnese Gonxhe Bojaxhiu and why is she being fast-tracked to sainthood in the Catholic Church? Also, ...

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Robber Barons! In this episode, the team discusses their favorite robber baron industrialists: Carnegie, Rockefeller, Gould, Morgan, Frick and more! But first, the Academy Awards, Alice in Wonder...

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Les Paul! The tank team discusses Sconnie Nation's own Wizard of Waukesha. One of rock and roll's most important inventors, we uncover his influences on electric guitar, multi-track recording and...

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Howard Zinn! The tank team discusses the great historian, author, activist, playwright, intellectual and professor of political science, Howard Zinn (August 24, 1922 - January 27, 2010). Also, mo...

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Hanna-Barbera! The Tank Crew discuss the animation studio that forever changed animation. Hanna-Barbera took the bold and drastic step of switching from the movie house to television resulting in...

http://www.tankriot.com/2010/086/

Joe McCarthy! It's a new Great Douche-bags in History episode on Tail-gunner Joe! Also: The Star Wars Holiday Special, Avatar, Moon, The Hurt Locker, District 9, Leno vs Conan, Pawn Stars, The Si...

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Free for All! The tank team celebrates the end of the year by randomly discussing listener feedback, listener suggestions and the airing of grievances! The viking princess also tells us her favor...

http://www.tankriot.com/2009/084/

Conspiracies, Part 6! The team takes on the J.F.K. assassination conspiracies with a discussion of Abraham Zapruder and his historical film. Also brief discussions of 2012 conspiracy theory, Pixa...

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Post-Apocalypse Cinema! The tank crew discusses their favorite post-apocalypse films including: La Jetee, Mad Max, A Boy and his Dog, Soylent Green, On the Beach, Last Man on Earth, The Quiet Ear...

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Walt Disney! We discuss the life, works, controversies and urban legends of the animator everyone thinks they know. From Mickey Mouse in Plane Crazy to Donald Duck and Pluto, we discuss the anima...

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Charles Fort! We discuss the life and works of one of the earliest investigators of the paranormal. He specialized in recording reports of strange, unexplained events, and wrote dense novels (The...

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Ayn Rand! We discuss the life and works of Ayn Rand, whose novels Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead are the foundation base of Objectivism. The followers of Objectivism are called Objectivist a...

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Rachel Carson! We discuss the life and works of Rachel Carson, whose novel Silent Spring in 1962 brought the inappropriate use of DDT to the attention of the American public. We talk about her pr...

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Beer! The Tank Crew discuss their favorite beer, breweries, beer movies, and home brew. They look at how Sconnie Nation has contributed to the craft. Plus the Tank Riot rips through mini-reviews ...

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Conspiracies, Part 5! The crew take on Holocaust denial and the recent developments on Facebook concerning free speech. They look at the different denial groups and their motivations. Plus they d...

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Time Travel! The team discusses some of the realities of time travel and their favorite appearances of time travel in science fiction including The Time Machine, Star Trek, Primer, Dr. Who, Back ...

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Emma Goldman! The team discusses the intriguing life of the controversial "Red Emma", an anarchist, free-speech advocate, social activist, and spokesperson for women's freedom and birth control r...

http://www.tankriot.com/2009/074/

Pirates! The team discusses the history of piracy and some of their favorite pirates including: Blackbeard (Edward Teach), Bartholomew Roberts, Henry Every, Thomas Tew, William Kidd, Emanuel Wynn...

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Zombies! The team discusses their favorite Zombie films, directors and writers, and has a special review of Dead Snow. Directors and writers discussed include George Romero, Stuart Gordon, Dan O'...

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Jim Henson! The Tank Crew enters the world of muppets and Jim Henson's history of creating fantastic characters and shows for young and old. Including: Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, The Muppet ...

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Urban Legends! In this show, the Tank Crew look at the phenomenon of urban legends. We discuss our favorites and get sidetracked by Battlestar Galactica, Indiana Jones, Leprechaun in the Hood, Wi...

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Nietzsche and Watchmen! We discuss Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) and his contribution to modern philosophy and look into how he is commonly misunderstood. We also analyze Zack Snyder's brillian...

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Richard Feynman! The team discusses the life and works of the legendary physicist (and bongo player) who won the Nobel Prize, worked on the Manhattan Project, predicted nanotechnology, cracked sa...

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Mister Rogers! The team takes a look at the much maligned, but very important and wonderful children's television personality. We discuss his Supreme Court appearance, his contribution to TV and ...

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Worst Presidents Ever! In this show, we discuss the topical issue of presidential ranking including our favorite lamentable presidents: James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, Warren Harding, Ulysses Gra...

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2008 Great Music Round-up featuring music by Bon Iver, David Byrne/Brian Eno, Delta Spirit, Kimya Dawson, Silver Jews, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, and Paleface! We also discuss Operation Valkyri...

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Christmas! The team discusses Christmas, Saturnalia, Solstice and more with some discussion of traditional origins and our favorite recent holiday films and TV shows. We also take a look at the w...

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Quantum of Awesome! The team discusses the latest James Bond film, Quantum of Solace and all things Bond. Also, a review of My Name is Bruce including a Q and A session with film legend Bruce Cam...

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Henry Kissinger! We discuss some B-movies: "Without Warning" starring Jack Palance, Martin Landau and David Caruso, "Hell Ride", a Quentin Tarantino production starring Michael Madsen and "Maniac...

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Madison Music, Part 1! A Madison Music Round-up featuring songs by The Gomers, Sleeping in the Aviary, His and Her Vanities, Cribshitter, National Beekeepers Society, Knuckel Drager, Midwest Beat...

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Conspiracies, Part 4! The Tank Team takes on the Business Plot where in 1933 a group of business men conspire to overthrow FDR. What does the Great Depression have in common with today? Who was S...

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Tron! The team discusses the 1982 film and its rumored sequel. From director Steven Lisberger to artistic visionaries Syd Mead and Moebius to actors Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner and David Warne...

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Fighting Bob Fest! The team attends Fighting Bob Fest in Baraboo, Wisconsin. We discuss the politics of 2008 and learn about Robert M. La Follette, Sr., one of the greatest Senators in US history...

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We discuss one of the world's best documentary directors, Errol Morris! His films include: Gates of Heaven, Vernon Florida, The Thin Blue Line, Fast Cheap and Out of Control, The Fog of War and m...

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The Olympics! In our very first sports episode, we discuss the history of Olympic competition, the politics of international games, Avery Brundage, and, of course, Brett Favre!

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Conspiracies, Part 3! We discuss the High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP), Lt. Eric Shine, the murders of John Lennon and Abraham Lincoln, Bohemian Grove and more!

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Devo! We discuss our favorite band of spuds. Formed in Akron, Ohio in 1974, the band has been a cultural influence for decades. Learn about De-evolution and be like your ancestors or be different...

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Akira Kurosawa! The Tank Team discusses the legendary Japanese director. His works include Rashomon, Ikiru, Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, Ran and many more. We also discuss his favorite actors, includi...

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Henry Ford! The team discusses a controversial and complicated capitalist. Why did Hitler love him? Why did he leave the farm? Why aren't you driving an Edsel? All this plus Rambo and Indiana Jon...

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Iron Man vs. Zombie Strippers! The Tank Team kicks off the Summer movie season with reviews of Iron Man and Zombie Strippers. We also discuss Wicked, Walking with Dinosaurs and the films we are m...

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Rod Serling! A famous writer, fighting for social justice and enlightenment in television, makes it big. What happens next is a tale that can only be properly told in... The Twilight Zone.

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Cryptozoology! The team discuss their favorite hidden animals: Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, Chupacabra, Minnesota Iceman, Kraken, Bozho, Bloop and more!

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The Tank Team probes the life and inventions of Leon Theremin. While most noted for the electronic musical instrument named after him, we further discuss his life of intrigue, his other invention...

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Stanley Kubrick! The team discusses the life and films of the legendary director. Films include: Paths of Glory, Spartacus, Lolita, Dr. Strangelove, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, The...

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Nikola Tesla! The team discusses the brilliant scientist's complex life and inventions (AC power, radio, induction motors, rotary transformers and more!) Learn about his famous rivalry with Thoma...

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2007 Great Movie round-up! We discuss our favorite films of 2007 and look at what's coming in 2008! Including: No Country For Old Men, I Am Legend, Rescue Dawn, 3:10 to Yuma, Sicko, Halloween, Ea...

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It is the 2007 Great Music Round-up! Viktor counts down his top 5 records of 2007. We will be featuring music by Radiohead, Spoon, Of Montreal and Iron & Wine! We also discuss The White Stripes, ...

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Roger Corman! We discuss the works of the prolific movie director and producer, Roger Corman. We cover Little Shop of Horrors, DeathRace 2000, The Trip, Wild Angels, Man with the X-Ray Eyes, Rock...

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In this episode the Tank Team discusses the life and works of Douglas Adams, including 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', 'Dirk Gently', Doctor Who and Monty Python. Grab your towel, listen ...

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What is up with Iran?! The Tank Team investigates the controversial Middle Eastern nation. Why are US talking heads pondering war with Iran and what would be the consequences? What events in hist...

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A Documentary Quagmire! The Tank Team covers 3 documentaries: "No End in Sight", "The King of Kong" and "Loose Change". Which is good, which is bad and what is the definition of ugly? Tune in and...

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Godzilla! In this episode we discuss Godzilla (Gojira) films, and the many other Kaiju monsters from Japan that we love! Including: Megalon, Rodan, Mothra, King Ghidora, Mechagodzilla, Gigan, Gam...

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The Simpsons Movie! We review the first film of the Simpsons franchise. We also discuss current films in theaters and on DVD including Sunshine, Hot Fuzz, The Host and more!

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Sicko! The Tank team discusses Michael Moore's new film Sicko, his past works and why you should care (if you are an American). Also, Tor reviews Sundance cinema in Madison.

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Hunter S. Thompson! We discuss our favorite gonzo journalist's life and works from early material like Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas to the last of the Gonzo Papers. We also look at film adaptat...

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We discuss the works of Mike Judge, including Office Space, Idiocracy, Beavis and Butthead, King of the Hill, and more! Also, Viktor gives a review of Spiderman 3.

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Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. (11/11/1922 - 4/11/2007). We remember a great American author and discuss his life and works. We talk about our favorite novels, including Breakfast of Champions, Sirens of Tit...

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Grindhouse! We discuss the new Robert Rodriguez/Quentin Tarantino double feature: "Planet Terror" and "Death Proof". These movies feature such talent as Zoe Bell, Josh Brolin, Rose McGowan, Fredd...

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300! We discuss Frank Miller and his new film 300. Is it the best film of 2007 or just a testosterone romp? You probably decided, but we will discuss! Also, is Captain America really dead and is ...

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Conspiracies, Part 2! We discuss peak oil, anthrax attacks, 9/11 and also the death of Kurt Cobain.

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In this episode Viktor and Sputnik discuss Scientology. Learn about the origins of L. Ron Hubbard's modern religion and more arcane secrets leaked into the public domain ...

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Viktor and Sputnik discuss post-modern religions. Is this show serious, a parody or both? Learn about Discordianism, The Church of the Subgenius, The Flying Spaghetti Monster and more. Also discu...

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This is the 2006 great music round-up featuring music by Tom Waits! We also discuss The Thermals, TV on the Radio, The Hold Steady, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Eric Bachmann, Islands, Johnny Cash, Dan...

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Tank Riot's Holiday Special! We discuss our favorite Christmas movies, music, TV shows and more.

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Sid and Marty Krofft! The Tank Team discusses the cult icons and their shows, actors, influences and more! Sid and Marty were the minds behind such shows as H.R. Pufnstuf, The Bugaloos, Lidsville...

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The 2006 mid terms result in a new majority in the House and Senate, and a shake-up in the White House. The Tank Team talks about the impacts on our democracy. They then take a look at 2008 presi...

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The Departed vs. Infernal Affairs! "Two films enter, one film leaves!" Two great films reviewed by the tank team. Martin Scorsese remakes the already great Hong Kong film, but which one is better...

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40 Years of Star Trek! Sputnik talks about his experiences at the Star Trek 40th anniversary convention in Chicago. We also reveal our top sci-fi TV programs of all time and revisit issues from p...

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The Tank Team discusses one of their favorite authors, visionary science fiction writer Philip K. Dick! We discuss his life, his books, his visions and how Hollywood tried to take him to the big ...

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Tank Riot looks at the phenomenon of recumbent bicycles! When were they invented? The Tank Team explains the history, speed, and comfort. They also layout what to shop for in one of these controv...

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Roky Erickson! In this episode, we profile one of psychedelic rock's pioneers. We discuss The 13th Floor Elevators and Roky's later solo work as well as his compelling personal story. All this an...

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Jerry Lewis! We cover all things Jerry and get into some suprising trivia. We look at Viktor's favorite unseen film: "The Day the Clown Cried". Plus at look other Lewis films such as "The Nutty P...

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Hugo Chavez! The controversial president of Venezuela has been making waves and seems at odds with the American government. We look at the politics of Hugo Chavez and his current position on the ...

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X-men! Reviews of "X-Men 3: The Last Stand" starring Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Stan Lee and even Chris Claremont! Plus a look at the comic book history and more...

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Energy! Facing the high costs of oil, we examine alternatives like ethanol (corn, sugarcane, etc.), wind, solar, hot dry rock, and sewage. Is George W. Bush doing anything productive or innovativ...

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What is Neoconservatism? Who is behind it? Tank Riot talks about the movement, its major neocon players and their goals. The Tank Team pushes neoconservatives Donald Rumsfeld, Paul Wolfowitz, Geo...

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Tank Riot discusses Burt Munro and The World's Fastest Indian! They review the film about the legendary motorcycle racer, starring Anthony Hopkins. The film follows Burt from New Zealand to the B...

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V for Vendetta! This is the discussion of V for Vendetta that you want to hear. Alan Moore's graphic novel with David Lloyd as illustrator is brought to the big screen. The Wachowski brothers pro...

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Tank Riot celebrates Studio Ghibli, Viktor's favorite Japanese animation studio! Topics include: Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, Nausicaa, Castle in the Sky, Grave of the Fireflies, My Neighbor To...

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Tank Riot looks at Star Trek fan films with heavy reviews of Star Trek New Voyages, Starship Exeter, Star Trek: Hidden Frontier, Stone Trek, and Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning. They compare these ...

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Tank Riot delves into conspiracy theory starting with a primer by Sputnik. They then investigate a list by 2spare.com. The list includes specifics of our dinosauroid rulers, the faking of the Apo...

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Episode 9: 2005 Great Music Round-up: (Smog), Andrew Bird, Beck, Decemberists, Spoon, Brian Eno, Art Brut, Sigur Ros, Broken Social Scene, Metric, Constantines, The New Pornographers, Wolf Parade...

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