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Blendover Episode 133:
Dwayne De Freitas guests on this edition of Blendover where we mourn the loss, but celebrate the life of Robin Williams. Recording on the night of his passing, we review his astounding career, as he leaves behind countless memorable performances – and we remember many of those and how they impacted us.
Topics Discussed:
- RIP Robin Williams
- Shout-Outs and Other Remarks
- Bad Cop No Donut
- Frances Abbott Scholarship Scandal
- Bonzo Goes to Washington
- Amazon vs. Hachette
- Terminator Genisys
- WTF: Steve Jobs Alive?
- Aladdin
- George Martin
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.
RIP Robin Williams
Entertainers React to the Death of Robin Williams on Twitter
Oscar winner Robin Williams dead at 63
President Obama and more release statements on Robin Williams’ death
RIP Robin Williams: Mork Calling Orson
Robin Williams’ daughter responds to her father’s final tweet
Robin Williams’ last tweet pledges love to his daughter
The world has changed, my friends, and not for the best…
Twitter reacts to Robin Williams death
Wikipedia: In My Life (George Martin album)
Shout-Outs and Other Remarks
August 11, 1984: We begin bombing in five minutes
August 12, 1981: First IBM Personal Computer Released
San Diego has until Sept. 10 to appeal convention center ruling
Bad Cop No Donut
Cops gun down Ohio man holding toy rifle in Walmart ‘like he was not even human’
Court OKs Barring High IQs for Cops
Dad of Slain Unarmed Missouri Teen Michael Brown: ‘We Need Justice for Our Son’
EMTs who stopped NYPD cops from beating handcuffed, emotionally disturbed patient turn officers in
Medical Examiner Rules NYPD Choke Hold Death A Homicide
Mom arrested for allowing 7-year-old son to go to park alone
New ‘chokehold’ video shows NYPD scuffle with pregnant woman
Salt Lake City police department clears officer who shot dog
Using a Taser on an 8-year-old? Mom sues police, city
Frances Abbott Scholarship Scandal
Bonzo Goes To Washington
Bonzo Goes To Washington – 5 Minutes
Five Minutes (Bonzo Goes to Washington song)
Bonzo Goes To Washington (Vinyl) @ Amazon
Amazon vs. Hachette
Amazon Escalates Its War of Words With Hachette
Terminator Genisys
Terminator: Genesis Is Actually Titled Terminator Genisys
Everyone On Twitter Made Fun Of Terminator Genisys
WTF: Steve Jobs Alive?
Steve Jobs is in Rio de Janeiro, alive.
Aladdin
George Martin
Music Featured:
- “Friend Like Me” by Robin Williams from the soundtrack Aladdin
- “Five Minutes” by Bonzo Goes to Washington from the vinyl single Five Minutes
- “Come Together” by Robin Williams and Bobby McFerrin from the album George Martin: In My Life