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Blendover Episode 132:
Andrew Sorcini guests on Blendover, as we take a look at the “Monkey Selfie” making the rounds on the web, and the legal battle behind it all. We dive into a commentary on the shifting landscape of entertainment, as the Internet takes more ground from Hollywood. And finally, we preview the new song from Slipknot!
Topics Discussed:
- Shout-Outs and Other Remarks
- That Wikipedia Monkey Selfie
- Bad Cop No Donut
- Internet Entertainment vs. Hollywood
- Bill Ward
- Slipknot
- WTF: The Meth Head Poltergeist
- Spiderbait
BlendoveR is the “trendover” podcast, bringing you the news that the news isn’t covering. Presented by Greg Davies, we focus on topics that are not trending across the web and in the mainstream media, and have a knack accurate predictions of coming events, trends, and media coverage.
Shout-Outs and Other Remarks
August 8, 1974: The Resignation of President Richard Nixon
August 9, 1945: The Bombing of Nagasaki
First shots of WWI fired – in Australia???
San Diego has until Sept. 10 to appeal convention center ruling
That Wikipedia Monkey Selfie
Wikipedia refuses to delete photo as ‘monkey owns it’
Wikipedia: Celebes crested macaque – Copyright test case
Bad Cop No Donut
EMTs who stopped NYPD cops from beating handcuffed, emotionally disturbed patient turn officers in
Mom arrested for allowing 7-year-old son to go to park alone
N.J. cop: Obama doesn’t follow Constitution
Salt Lake City police department clears officer who shot dog
Internet Entertainment vs. Hollywood
Internet piracy isn’t killing Hollywood—Hollywood is killing Hollywood
Survey: YouTube Stars More Popular Than Mainstream Celebs Among U.S. Teens
Bill Ward
Bill Ward – Bombers (Can Open Bomb Bays)
Slipknot
Slipknot – The Negative One [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
WTF: The Meth Head Poltergeist
Poltergeist Under Couple’s Bed Turns Out to Be Meth Head
Spiderbait
Music Featured:
- “Bombers (Can Open Bomb Bays)” by Bill Ward – from the album Ward One: Along the Way
- “The Negative One” by Slipknot – from the Single The Negative One
- “Buy Me A Pony” by Spiderbait – from the album Greatest Hits