When I think about the cooperation between Random Access Radio (the live show) and the original podcast, I am starting to get a much clearer picture of what works. The fans of the live show are getting to know Sound Check a lot more and that is a great thing, but they still yearn for the live show on Tuesdays.

Sound Check kicks it up a bit this week with the “Seether 8” which completely rocked. I took the tracks that we have played on the live show on Tuesdays and incorporated a few others that were rockin as well and came up with what is another great short set.

In this show, as I do with other shows that I have done with one artist, I like the mix of electric and acoustic.

This is the acoustic track that you will hear as part of the show.

To get all the information that you will need to know when we are doing live shows, sign up for the Facebook Fan Page for Sound Check with CK and also Random Access Radio.

Thanks for listening and be sure to sign up for the Fan Pages, “Like” us and we’ll like you back.

Comments are ALWAYS welcome and I hope you enjoy this high energy short set on Sound Check with CK.

Best,

~CK~

Now that I have your attention, I will guarantee you that Episode #113 will do the same. As part of a “2 Part Live Recording Event” on Random Access Radio, we recorded this live so that fans could get a glimpse of what to expect before it hit the home page. It was hard hitting from the start and the theme stayed consistent throughout the show. We are focusing on “short sets” here so that you can take us on the go and get a whole show in. This one should get your blood flowing and leave you coming back for another Episode soon.

Sound Check started with the vision of putting high quality podcasts together from the start of the round table shows to the music related podcasts that are the ongoing theme here. The growth of the older shows is still there, but the music has really kicked in. The one common theme in these music related shows is that people are telling others, and those new fans are subscribing to us on the ITunes feed. Take us with you, enjoy the music and if you want to request it’s easy. Sign up for the Fan Page at Facebook and post on the WALL or leave a comment here.

Want more and have Tuesday nights free from 8:30 pm to around 11:30 pm EST? Come and find us at the home page for Random Access Radio, click on the “Live Video Stream” tab and them click an icon (WMP or ITunes) to listen to the show. We offer a chat module from UStream that will let you into the studio here while the show is being produced and also give you the chance to meet some of the fans of the show. Despite the fact that this show has been a “recorded in studio” podcast, I can see many more live cuts as well. Join us for RAR (Random Access Radio and or Sound Check) on any given Tuesday for some music, chat and video!

Enjoy this one…

~CK~

This week Random Access Radio comes to Sound Check to give you a taste of what we are doing on the live show. Now, this is a short set and the set list usually contains around 25-35 tracks on a Tuesday night in the main show…so, this is a small portion of what you can expect.

Episode #112 is a set of some of the “best” picks from Puddle of Mudd. Check out the tracks and leave a comment.

Integration

When you have one thing that works (Sound Check) and another that is gaining traction (RAR), integration isn’t a bad consideration. My goal here is to show you a few things.

What happens on a “live” broadcast
How this turns itself into a podcast
That you can listen to the show live on Tuesday nights at 8:30 pm EST and get the RAW show.
Get involved in the “Integration” of video, chat, and the live audio stream.

High Quality

Making sure that the music is good is the easy part, broadcasting the show live and making sure the end product is of the best quality possible is the challenge. I have been fortunate that the quality of the music has been very, very good. I have always stood by the thought process that I would rather put a quality show, than a gazillion shows of low or far less than decent quality. If I want to head AM radio…I will turn on the transistor.

Where, When, and What?

• Where? http://www.randomaccessradio.com
• When? Tuesday nights starting at 8:30 pm EST (Check the “Calendar” tab to make sure were on the schedule!)
• What? A high quality music stream that turns into a podcast with the ability to have video and chat available to meet new people that have the passion for music.

Here is where you can find us on the web

Sound Check with CK on Facebook

Random Access Radio on Facebook – FAN PAGE -  GROUP PAGE

Random Access Radio on Twitter

I hope to see you on the live show…come by and say hello in the video chat at UStream on the “Live Video Stream” tab when we are live!

Enjoy and comment!

CK

Long Layover

It has been a long layover (since May) that Sound Check has posted an episode, and today felt like a great day for a short set. It is a rainy day in MA, and that motivates me to be in the studio putting something together. The layover that we have had has really been because the efforts that have been flowing are on Tuesday nights into Random Access Radio. The show has taken on more personality over the past few months and the fans/friends of the show have been pushing RAR. I love that the music and the interaction is making it all happen over there.

Showing some love

As the original show that sparked all this hoopla about going live, I can’t go that long without showing some love to the Itunes subscribers and to the International visitors that I have seen stopping by the homepage and even downloading the shows. It is great to see that an effort that started 4 years ago, is still something that fans check in with. Thank you.

Short Sets

I like this format a lot when recording and I think that you will enjoy this short set. I pack it with as much as I can within an hour. So, enjoy the podcast and please leave a comment. Come by and see us on the live show (Random Access Radio) on Tuesday nights starting at 8:30 pm EST.

Rock on,

CK

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Random Access Radio on Vimeo!

Enjoy!

CK

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One of my favorite things when it comes to podcasting and producing these shows is that I get to see what musical taste contributors to the show have. Today, I have put together a play list for a friend of the show and someone that has supported all the “entertainment efforts” that I have been involved with from when Sound Check turned into a musical podcast. Now she has her own episode here on Sound Check with Episode 110.

Mari Adkins is from Lexington, KY and sent us a “dirty dozen” list of some of her favorite musical tracks and said, have at it…well, I did and I think it came out as entertaining as entertaining can be. She is with us most every Tuesday night for the live show (Random Access Radio) where this show actually spun off of and wishes most weeks that we would be her personal DJ. Today, she picks the tracks from her library, and I play them for you.

We would like to thank Mari for putting together a great list and being a part of the family at Sound Check with CK.

Thank you Mari.

Now, enjoy the show and leave a comment for her here at the bottom of the post.

Be well,

CK

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So this week put a whole week into perspective here on the show and also see a more personal side from me. I am never sorry for expressing myself during any of my shows/podcasts…but sometimes things come up that are easier expressed with music. This week was no different.

In Episode 109 we see our newest Sound Check family member (MZA) kick it into gear and give us something to work with this week. I am sure that you will find Episode 109 entertaining and fun to listen to as well.

Over the past week, we have worked overtime for last Tuesday’s show featuring the debut release (which you heard here for 4 days following Tuesday night) of “Dead Bird” from our friends from Televox. We were very pleased to see so many people show up for the show and also take a listen to such a great track. If you still want to hear the track it is included in the video that was recently posted at Random Access Radio. We would like to thank the guys from Televox for having Random Access Radio and Sound Check involved in the release of their debut track.

So, we are back on track with another great episode of Sound Check with CK…

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Sound Check Fan Page on Facebook
Random Access Radio on Twitter
Random Access Radio on Vimeo!

MZA on Twitter…..Friend her….!!

Enjoy!

CK

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#108…hmmm… What do you think of when you hear “108?” For me it was always the indicator that you were at the end of the radio dial. That day has come today with another episode of Sound Check w/CK. This one will get you from the first track to the last in rocking fashion, clue you in to some of the things that are going on here and also at Random Access Radio.

When these shows are done, I think…how would this be over a great cup of coffee?  This show will give that Monday morning wake up that you are looking for. I edit this show with that very thing. Coffee. It is my addiction next to my shows, and loving all the great music that is played is a very close 2nd.

In addition to this show being on Itunes (and you can subscribe to us on the right sidebar of the website) and it’s FREE!! You will soon see additional shows added from our live show at RAR.

Once again, this is the “All Request Podcast”, so check the calendar listing in the sidebar and see when you can expect the next show to be recorded. Enjoy this one, I did…and tell some friends..cause episode 107 and this one “108″ truly rocked.

Thank you for your ongoing support of Sound Check.

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Be well,

CK

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Every year around this time, I think of all the accomplishments that have to do with this show. In this episode you will hear about how the year went, the friendships that were made, the goal of producing, and recording a show in studio or live. It has always been about the people that enjoy  the show and how it impacts their lives.

In August of 2010, we’ll be going on anniversary #3, who would have thought that? I wouldn’t…but after a “speed racer” type of year that 2009 was, I am sure that New Years Eve will come fast approaching again. I personally thought that 09 was running on rocket fuel. Where did the time go? Just amazing.

Every week that I was producing this show with the help from the core base and new listeners from Facebook, we have seen the addition of the “live show” called Random Access Radio. We have truly come full circle this year. We were in the midst of a “round table” format that ended in March/April and a short absence from the web to come back strong with a new format here by doing music. In addition to the recorded show that is Sound Check, RAR came back alive to give the listeners even more. We have introduced a video channel, chat and the live stream of the show on Tuesday nights at 9:15 EST. All we have seen is great things and I am looking forward to a strong year for both shows.

Strength comes from the people that hold you up, similar to pillars in a building. The core group of listeners has held this show to a standard of incredible music, deep cuts, and the best production that money can’t buy. We truly are on a “low budget…”

I know that I will miss many people if I thanked everyone for a great 2009, so…If you are interested in seeing all the people that made a huge impact in the show, read some of the prior show write ups and connect with them on Twitter and Facebook.

I don’t want to single anyone out in this post because I don’t want to play favorites at all, so for those of you who are working hard to bring in new listeners, thank you…your kindness is off the chart and those efforts go hand in hand for your passion for this show. Thank you.

In Episode 107, you will hear some stuff that you wouldn’t hear even on a weekly basis on any radio, and even some tracks that you may have forgotten.

Please comment on the show in the comments, and I look forward to another bang up year here on Sound Check with CK.

Be well,

CK

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You’re probably asking what is “pelvic distortion?” I will give you the short story about how this name came up.

Episode 106 is a set list that was made up by a long time friend, fellow roommate, and a fan of the show. He said that he would like to get his set on the show some week. I said to him on the night before Thanksgiving to give me his top 15 that he would play if it was his show. He put pen to napkin, mind to the Blackberry and came up with a set list faster than you can say “Flash Gordon.” After looking at the tracks that he chose, I immediately said, this would cause anyone “pelvic distortion.” After hearing this show you will know much more about Schmitty…no doubt about it!

With all the great things going on at Random Access Radio and the live show, it was great to do a recording and get back in the groove as I have done in the past. I hope you like what he chose, and if you do or don’t…leave him a comment on this post for Episode 106.

As you can see, this post is Rated for Explicit Lyrics and is also noted at the beginning of the show. You have been advised.

Don’t forget to follow the “all request podcast” on Twitter for requests to Sound Check, send them to @ck67 (and follow me) and for the live show for Random Access Radio, send them to @rarlive (and of course….please follow!)

Now, go on and enjoy Schmitty’s play list for Episode 106!

Be well,

CK

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So I look at the calendar and realize that I have been knee deep in setting up Random Access Radio to do the live show, that we haven’t had a podcast come out in about a month. Their is a variable that took place after Episode 104, and that’s because I was sick. I didn’t have the flu, or the swine flu…just a bad cold that went as far as to take my voice away. So, with that happening, the live tests, a day job..and other random acts of violence…I am back with Episode 105.

I would like to thank @MariAdkins and @dizzygirl for their input into the show today at the last minute, and also @paulswansen , Dizzy, and Samantha (@koukla141) for their input during the live tests for Random Access Radio. We are getting there, just hit a few bumps in the road.

I was trolling around the web and I meant to mention it in today’s show, but isn’t it funny how people “hide” behind the Internet. I was looking at my stats on Sound Check and also RAR, and noticed that some people are spending a considerable amount of time checking RAR out and also visiting here  as well. I find it fascinating that people will tell others that you aren’t good for certain things and in the next breath, they are checking your work out. Also in another instance, I found that someone that wanted me to take part in a certain venture and whom I no longer speak with was listening to RAR…interesting how people operate…sometimes….no, most of the time …cowardly when you can hide behind the net. Show your faces and stop hiding…cause I can see you.

Anyway, enough of me ranting about people that wanted me for my voice..It’s that time…Episode 105 is on the hot plate and ready to be served.

Order up!

Enjoy…(It’s good…real good!)

Be well,

CK

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So this week we went in a direction that I was thinking of 2 weeks ago….Driving. What songs do you turn up/jam to in the car when you are cruising? This question spurred the minds of all the music lovers of this show, and it showed.

I mention in this show, that this was one of my favorites. I can’t tell a lie. This was so fun to put together for all the people that requested and it shows that this show is the “all request” podcast. We may do songs from different era’s and different themes…but in the end you are driving this show. Thank you for your input and please, please, please comment here and share your thoughts with others.

Next week is 80′s/90′s requests, so get them in early and often. I would imagine that a bonus show will come out of next weeks show, so become a fan of the Facebook fan page, because that is where all bonus shows land! (You can join from the “Become a Fan” button in the right sidebar)

I want to thank all the people that are on Facebook that contributed this week, that aren’t on Twitter. (You should join and follow! @ck67)
Thank you to Michelle Zeletsky Allen and Johnny (husband and fan), Jackie Plante, Lisa Morse, and Jeremy from Chicago for their input this week with some great requests.

From Twitter (and please follow them and make some new friends!) @the_astronaut @SemperJase @MusicSavvyMom @koukla141 @paulswansen @dizzygirl @ck67 @cinderzilla @SecretAgentMama @Siskita and @Brettbum

I look forward to your comments on this great show that you all put together and you didn’t even know it.

We are breaking new ground in a few weeks with the live show, and don’t forget…if you have a friend that is interested in checking out the show and doesn’t want to download the whole show…snippets will be posted at www.utterli.com/randomaccessradio for all episodes. Let’s get everyone involved to force the bonus shows! We haven’t had them in a while.

Be well,

CK

Digital K Productions and Sound Check

Photograph by Allyzally on Flickr

Every now and again you come across someone that has an extensive musical background and loves all kinds of music. We have found her here at Sound Check.

About 5 years ago I became friends with a sweet blogger from GA. She was sassy, high spirited, and extremely talented. She was, and still is a great writer. Through the means of the Social Networking scene and Facebook/Twitter, we reconnected.  We began to talk of what we were up to and I was telling her about the show, the fan page and how things have changed around here from the old talk format to the new music format where the requests come in from Twitter and Facebook. She though it was a great idea and started to listen to the show.

She came clean and said that she was a huge music lover of all kinds of music from the stretches of grassroots Country to Folk to good ole’ Classic Rock. She was hooked on us and the show and her requests showed it. She also said it one time that she was a “request whore”…but you didn’t hear those words from my mouth. She has passion, and deep appreciation for music of all kinds, and in this episode…it shows. She is known as Dizzy or Dizzygirl or just plain ole’ Gennie to most, but to us, she is a friend first and a true fan of Sound Check.

Dizzy was tapped on the shoulder about a month ago to head up the “Check List” Series, where fans of the show submit a play list and we (I) play it here on the show. She didn’t disappoint one bit in Episode 103. You will be introduced to some songs that you have never heard before and also taken back with some classics. This ended up a great play list and I am glad to say that the inaugural episode of the “Check List” series is and was a success.

If you want to follow Dizzy on Twitter, here is where you find her–>@Dizzygirl

You can find a related post to this podcast/Episode at her blog www.Dizzy-girl.net where she explains and goes into more detail about how she came up with the set list and also the meanings behind why she chose certain tracks.

Once again, thank you to everyone that supports the show and also to all of our fans on the Facebook Fan Page. If you love the show, all I can ask is to tell a friend to listen in and get them hooked as well. As a side note, we are FREE on ITunes and the link is on the right sidebar and it will take you right to the subscription page where you can get all episodes of the show.

A special thank you to Dizzy for her hard work on this show and I am looking forward to her musical influence on future shows.

Best to all,

CK

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As I mentioned late in this episode, I determined that I couldn’t turn back on the play-list for this week. It turned out to be a roller coaster of an episode with music spanning all era’s and genre’s. As you will see at the bottom of the post, their were a few “F” bombs that were in the show, so if you are easily offended by a rock artist using that language, then don’t listen. I have long been a supporter of freedom of speech in the arts and have always felt that censorship is wrong.

So, where was I? Oh yeah, if you like Classic Rock, some 80′s rap and also some music that you may have never heard before because it wasn’t played on the radio during its time, then this is the show to listen to. We have been playing more and more music that you don’t hear every day and that has been a main comment on why you like Sound Check.

Remember, if you want to request…Here I am on Twitter, Facebook, and the FB Fan Page. Fan up, support the show and tell a friend.

Please keep an eye on the schedule for the launch of the live show where your request and other assorted music will be played. Also, we’ll have past episodes playing on a schedule if you want to stream shows back to back. Finally, I mentioned that Sound Check is free on ITunes, so click on the Icon and subscribe to the show.

Thanks again for listening and be well,

CK

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(P.S-I wanted to thank Wes Oxford and Dizzy for their comments on Episode 101 and the “Dingo and the Baby” audio.)

I love dessert, period. When I was picking the set list for this show, I was thinking that a great cup of coffee and some  cheesecake would complete this show. I don’t know why, it just all seemed to fit together. If you love coffee, you will know what I mean when that jolt of caffeine hits your stomach and it’s followed by a great tasting slice. All in all…it sounds and I relate all those feelings to what is in Episode 101.

I have been trying to mix up the show and give you what you want. I have been asked as well as told that the new music that is on the show is great and has opened up some eyes to new musical tastes. I like hearing that from the people that listen to the show, so keep the comments coming.  Also, I was thinking “coffee house” style this week with a blend (here I go again with the coffee references) of other tracks that most know.

Also in this Episode, there are some announcements on what’s in the works, what direction the show is going and who will be making a guest appearance on the show in the very near future.

Don’t forget, the show schedule is in the right side bar, and we are also listed at Facebook where you can become a fan of the show. The link to get to the fan page is also in the right side bar.

As I mention during the show, I would like to thank Samantha for joining me for the kick ass Snow Patrol/U2 concert in Foxboro, MA. It was a great time had by all 78,ooo people…I think…

Look for a “Minisode” next week as we prepare for a live broadcast sometime in early Oct.

Enjoy Episode 101 and as always,

Be well,

CK

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Photograph by Chris Kulturides Sunset at World’s End – Hingham MA

After a crazy Summer in New England where the weather haunted us from the monsoons of June to the melting heat and humidity of July to the just plain ole HOT weather of August…we see the end of summer. In the 1st week of September we have been graced with what looks like an early entrance to Fall like weather where it is in the 60′s now. Enough weather talk because this was a milestone show for Sound Check and also because we just passed the 2 year mark in early August. I NEVER thought that we would make it this far. Period.

I was introduced to this by a friend that said that he was podcasting and that I should give it a try. Well here we are 2+ years later and 100 Episodes deep, a format change and more changes on the way.

Some of the changes that are coming are that I am going to start the Check List Series where listeners of the show are able to have their own Episode with a mix of their favorite tracks. Also, in October, I will be doing 2 live shows a month and also featuring some of the previous shows on the stream. In addition to all the great stuff that is going on, I am bringing back Random Access Radio to the web and it will be part of Sound Check. If you have some programming that you would like to have included on the stream, please let me know at ck@check12check12.com So, stay tuned for all the upcoming events here and on the web that have to do with Sound Check.

I also mentioned in the show that the new schedule will be out this week and I am going to change that a little as well. Instead of doing 80′s, 90′s and Classic Rock shows, I was thinking that we could take request from Twitter and Facebook for acoustic sets, and maybe bootlegs, and covers from different artists. I think that would spice up the show a little. Let me know what you think…

I also thanked all the folks along the way for their support and also my supporters at Twitter. I wanted to say here that I appreciate all the input from Facebook as well and the support that the Sound Check with CK Page is getting at FB. Thank you.

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Finally, I made mention during the show that an Indie group from France/England called Televox has supported Sound Check over the past year. The band has done great things for the show and I/we are looking forward to the release of the new EP from Televox. Show your support for the band by checking out Televox on the web at http://www.televoxmusic.com

Thank you again for your support of the show and I hope you enjoy the set list for Episode 100.

Be well,

CK

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Main Entry: 1 am·bi·tion
Pronunciation: \am-?bi-sh?n\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin ambition-, ambitio, literally, act of soliciting for votes, from ambire
Date: 14th century
1 a : an ardent desire for rank, fame, or power b : desire to achieve a particular end
2 : the object of ambition
3 : a desire for activity or exertion

What is “true ambition?”

Before I tell you, I will say that the set list for Episode 99, featuring my 11 year old nephew prodigy, was all him. The “V” man said that he was going to bring it and he did.  He change the set list like the wind was changing directions. All for the good. Some of the songs needed to be changed and it was an experience that I hope he never forgets.

Here is what I can say about ambition… Patients is a virtue, but the time that you spend with someone that shows ambition to learn and see exactly how you do something, and in the end realizes that you want to produce a good great show, was all he really wanted to do.  We worked on delivery, pitch, working the mic, and of course frustration/nerves.  All in all…he showed that the more effort you put in, the more fist bumps you will receive.  He did a great job, and I hope learned a lot about what his uncle does, each and every week.

He wanted me to thank Mari Adkins for the Breaking Benjamin request, and also Dee Wells for the RUN DMC  request as well.  He was very excited about the comments on the homepage when he was introduced as the main man who would do Episode 99.  V also wanted to thank everyone that has been involved in the show and commented on the great lists that have come into the show, each and every week. When I mentioned Breaking Benjamin, he said “So Cold?” and I said that would be great….and he said “but it was played it last week…” So, you know he was doing his homework.  As for the request for Dee, it was one “V” wanted to be fitting for someone that he knows and shares the same interest in music with, He also has enjoyed taking basketball and sports with Dee too. He wanted the RUN DMC hit to be truly “Classic” for his friend.

I am sure that this won’t be the last that we hear of “V.” He asked before leaving..”Am I doing Episode 100 with you?”

It ‘s all “V’s” show, and I’m proud to present Episode 99 ”

Be well,

CK

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When “Open Season” was announced more than a month ago, I figured the play list would be extreme in the way that the songs were requested because this show was “open” to any and all music. I want to thank the people that make Sound Check what it is and for their efforts in spreading the word about a show that… “you never know what you are going to get.”

This week proved no different, and the set list was great. From the start to the triple, to the finish…It was great and it’s one that I know I will listen to a few times on the Ipod.

Special thanks go out to my friends and followers at Twitter in this weeks Episode-@MariAdkins @WesOxford @Dizzygirl and @Koukla141.

Also, I would like to thank Lisa Morse and Jeremy from Chicago for their input into this weeks show and shows of the past.

Don’t forget next week we are graced with the play list of my 11 year old nephew “V” who will grace us with his presence behind the mic as he takes over Sound Check for Ep. 99.

If you are interested in following me at Twitter or Facebook, click on the highlighted links. Also, the only place that you will find the Bonus Shows at this point in on the Facebook Fan Page, so become a fan and never miss a beat about the show (or the Bonus Episodes)!

Thanks again for all  your support and as I mentioned this week, Episode 95 (http://bit.ly/Episode95) and Episode 96 were shows that have broken all the records of the past as it pertains to downloads. Let’s keep it going, and the only way to do that is to tell a friend about the hottest growing show on the Internet.

Be well,

CK

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After wrapping up the 2nd week of 90′s requests, I was kinda bummed out that we couldn’t keep going with another week…only because the requests were great and the amount was over 200+ in the last 2 weeks for this week and last. The 80′s shows were strong, but their are many fans of the 90′s, and it showed.

As you know if you have been following the show, next Wednesday August 5th is going to be “Open Season” here on the show, which means that you can request any songs from 1960 to the present and I’ll put them in a mix. I have a feeling that this show could gather some interest from some new friends at Twitter, and Facebook.

If you missed the “Bonus Show” for Episode 96, head on over to the Facebook Fan Page, add us as a fan, and stream the show right from the Fan Page. For all past shows, check them out here, right at the homepage.

I said it in the show, but over the past 2 shows, the excitement, and the traffic has grown remarkably, and I wanted to thank all those that support the show! Thank you!

If you are looking to follow me at Twitter and request songs for the show, here is the LINK, and at Facebook…befriend me—->>HERE!

We had some great Twitter requesters this week again and some new people getting in on the show, and that was great to see. Here are the people from Twitter that you should follow, because they are good people and aren’t the followers that will want you to look at their cams or naked pictures online! Here they are —>> Mari Adkins, Uncle Jed, Dizzy, Dee Wells, and 1st time requester, Lisa McGrath. Also, congrats to Lisa on her new internship…good luck!

One of the things that I have seen with this show is that there are many people that didn’t know each other on Twitter and Facebook and no talk online. What a better way to make new “virtual” friends but Sound Check.

If you want to request a video for the home page, send me a link to check out and I will decide on what to post this Sunday as I usually do. There is NO Bonus show this week.

Thanks again for supporting the show and please comment!

Thank you and be well,

CK

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Well, we jump out of the 80′s and the party continues for the 90′s this week on Sound Check. I mentioned in the show that our requesters mainly came from Facebook this week and the women truly out shined the men this week. Also, I titled the show “Breaking the Rules” because their is a song that I play in this Episode that is so great that it was just under the 90′s, but had to be there. We also hear from a long time listener that she too, broke the rules a little and her favorite was played as well.

This is the first week of 90′s hits/requests from Twitter and Facebook and I am glad to see that the fan page at Facebook is growing. I mention the fan page because of a few things. First, it is the best way to find out what is happening with the show in regards to posts on the home page (here) and secondly, where this weeks bonus show will be available ONLY. So, if you aren’t a member/fan of Sound Check with CK (http://bit.ly/SCpodcast), then get over there from the sidebar or the link and join the group!

This was a great show with help from many friends and even a few “new” requesters on the show. Please, if you like the show, tell someone to listen and if they have an Ipod and want to find us at Itunes, all they have to do is search for us under “Sound Check with CK” and subscribe to the show to never miss an episode.

I would like to thank the following people for responding with requests from the 90′s to make up Episode 96. Here are some of our loyal followers/contributors to the show that you should follow from Twitter – Samantha @koukla141, Dizzy @Dizzygirl, Mari Adkins @MariAdkins, and also Jed (that’s Uncle Jed to you!) from TX. @the_astronaut (lol)

Special thanks to Beth Salvador, and Michelle Zeletsky from Facebook for their contributions this week! (Thank you, you guys ROCKED!   )

Before I sign off on this weeks show, I am looking for a few things to help the show. I am in the process of getting T-shirts for the show and would love to talk to a logo designer that would design the logo for the shirts in exchange for multiple plugs on each show. Also, because we are growing and the show is free, hosting for the audio is getting expensive, so if you are interested in sponsoring the show in exchange for plugs of your product or website during the show, email me at ck@check12check12.com to talk about the details.

That’s it from here, enjoy the show and sign up for the fan page to get the bonus show this week!

Be well,

CK

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Thanks for the video request today and don’t forget to follow me on Twitter as well to get in your request for future show at CK’s Twitter account! Don’t forget to look at the calendar list to see what shows are coming up and what you may want to request! Also, if you aren’t signed up as a “fan” at the Facebook fan page (http://bit.ly/SCpodcast)(Link also in the sidebar!), you should because last Thursday I came out with a mix that was only available there and on Twitter. Don’t always think that it will be on Twitter, because I’ll be using the fan page more and more in the coming months.

Thanks for checking in please check out our sponsors, Host Monster, 123Posters.com,  and our Google ads!

Episode 96 will be out on Wednesday afternoon/night.

Be well,

CK

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*I want to be up front and let you know that this show was almost a goner…It’s been a frustrating 3 days since Monday trying to render the show from project to.wav to mp3 and it finally came together today. I will admit that I have played with the emotions of my recording gear because this show IS just short of 4 hours long. You ask  for it, and you shall receive.

I also wanted to bring up that I was with some friends today that were talking about the evolution of what we listened to music on from cassettes to mini-disks to cd’s, and also from yellow Walkman’s to retro boom boxes. What did you use to consume your music of your era?

If you want in on next weeks show, we are doing music from the 90′s. Send your requests to me at Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/ck67) and also at Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/chrisk67) and don’t forget to join the Facebook fan page at http://bit.ly/SCpodcast …. Rock on and please comment!!!

In the process of putting together the 2nd week 80′s requests and hits together for the show, and it got me thinking. Last week, I mentioned Aquanet and Spotbilts, but this week the 80′s took it to another level of reflection. I thought of the years pre-graduation from high school and some of the fashions that made it 80′s besides the above mentioned, but some of the others. Before having the option of driving, I walked, or rode my BMX bike everywhere, sometimes for miles to see girls and friends in other towns, but mostly the chicks… I was brave on many a nice day to take my boom box with me as well. All I can remember is that it was yellow, it was loud and it had a EQ on it, that was the shit back in the day. I loved that thing…I can’t tell you that I remember that more than anything, and that is why music is a huge part of me.

For many of you that know me, I am an avid photographer that enjoys taking pictures. The picture at the top of this post comes from a photographer at Flickr who defined all that I was when I was in high school…girls, that boom box, and a great pair of Mary Jane’s You can see more of Jocie’s pictures HERE .  The other picture defined some of the fashio sense in high school in the 80′s and that included a lot of walking. That is where many a pair of Nike Cortez’s came into play. All in all, it was walking, riding, and listening until of course the bright state of MA gave me a license to drive, and I didn’t have to ride the bike as much, and or carry the boom box.  Life was good.

In retrospect, don’t forget about your past, it shaped you in many ways that you don’t even realize. Sometimes if you look deep enough, and I think you will after hearing close to 4 hours of Classic 80′s requests from our friends at Twitter and Facebook-you will start to remember more that you maybe want. It isn’t a bad thing if the music is attached to something special.

This is special and it is all for you, the fan and guests of Sound Check with CK.

Thanks and enjoy the show and I look forward to seeing what you want on Episode 96, next week.

Be well,

CK

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Did I mention that their are 3 contests in this show that you can be eligible to win prizes? Listen and find out how!!

When I was thinking of changing the theme on the show to different era’s of music, I really didn’t know what to expect when it came to the 80′s. I was expecting lots of Madonna, Poison, Motley Crew, and even some Guns and Roses. The requests this week were much more personal to the people that make up Episode 94. This was a show that even contributors of the show didn’t even grow up in the 80′s and liked the music of that time and got in on the show. Their are many hits in the show, some music that may surprise you, and some that straight out rocks.

I was a child of the late 70′s and mostly 80′s so it was great to get the first of 2 weeks of 80′s requests under my belt. I mentioned it briefly in the show, but as a fan or Thriller, Beat it, and other hits of Michael Jackson, all I can say is R.I.P and thank you for some great hits that marked an era in music and the lives of so many.

I would like to thank the following people that requested music and made up the “All Request Podcast- Sound Check with CK.” From Twitter, (click on names for the link, @thepete @koukla141 @dizzygirl @siskita @EricEmerick and @MariAdkins. Also, I would like to thank Noelle, Jim for requesting via Facebook and JG for the last song of the show inspiration. If you didn’t make it this week, look for your requests in the play list on Episode 95. A special thanks goes out to Dizzy in GA. for breaking in the studio line this week with requests and as she calls in “mixing it up!” Thank you. Anyone that wants to leave a request on the studio line can, just call the 339 # at the bottom of this post.

If you are looking to reach out to me at Twitter, you can at http://www.twitter.com/CK67 and at Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/chrisk67

I am looking forward to getting to the songs that didn’t make the show and I am definitely looking forward to a great request from @Spiffy via Twitter. Also, I am sure that we’ll get some great songs from @Alli next week too.

OK. now go get your Trans Am, your cuffed jeans amd Spotbilt’s and for the ladies, your neon leggings, leg warmers, and your Aquanet, and let’s get on with Episode 94!

Be well,

CK

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As we wrap up the last week of Classic Rock month here at Sound Check, we couldn’t have gone out with a stronger show. This show rivals Episode 92 in many ways. It is filled with surprises and great Classic cuts. I say that enjoy doing these recordings, and some are admittedly better than others…but this one was great to listen to while under the headphones. The tracks are Classic, the guitars are screaming, and the instrumentals were catchy.

I acknowledge in the show that I appreciate the feedback, and anyone that puts effort into entertaining people loves feedback. I want to thank everyone for the kind words from the last 4 weeks worth of shows and especially, @MariAdkins and @Spiffy who said that they were truly looking forward to this weeks show. I was too…and it is here.

I have mentioned that we are headed to 80′s music for 2 weeks, so get me your requests for Episode 94 on 7/6/09. The calendar of release dates and what is coming up is on the sidebar.

If you want to email me for advertising on the show or have a request, please do at ck@check12check12.com You can also find me on Twitter @CK67.

The Facebook group has been busy growing to 70 members at the time of the show, if you would like to join up for updates and what is happening for the show–> CLICK HERE to subscribe. If you are interested in creating a logo for the fan page and getting a plug for it, let me know and contact me via the email up above.

If  you are looking to follow quality people on Twitter, check these people out who make SC what it is each week.

Twitter contributors-@Spiffy @pauswansen @MariAdkins and @Dizzygirl for this weeks show!

Also, thank you to Gary Torressen from Facebook for some awesome requests for this weeks show too!

CK

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(For more shots like the one in this post, you can check out Chicago Sunsets on the web HERE)

Episode 92 was by far the most exciting show to put together since I changed format and went to a Twitter/Facebook/email request format to make up the show. This week all that effort seemed to shine through and with a record number of people requesting songs to make up the show, I am sure that you will be pleased if you are even the slightest fan of Classic Rock. Many thanks go out to the response to the Thursday status message on Facebook and also to some followers at Twitter too.

When I look at what people like, I always think that maybe someone that is listening to the show will like a new/old Classic. I have found that to be the case this week. If you have that happen to you, let me know and what you liked about the artist/song that you heard. The requests came in and were in multiples from many people and I appreciate that. This mix is one that as soon as I saw it, I knew that it would be a hit. Thank you again to all that contributed to Episode 92.

For the people on Twitter that assisted in the mix this week, I thank you. Also I would like to tell my readers that if you are looking for quality people to follow, check out these folks on Twitter: @thepete, @MariAdkins, @spiffy and @Dizzygirl

To make a request to my Twitter page I am @ck67 and here is my Facebook link. If I don’t know who you are, please send me a message with “Sound Check” in it so I know you are a fan of the show.

If you want to inquire about advertising on the show, or would like to request a song for the next mix you can email me at my Sound Check Email.

Enjoy this one, because I know I did when I produced it!

CK

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I was looking at the feedback from the past few shows since the format of Sound Check had changed and I am pleased to bring a “different” type of podcast to you the listener. This show is based around my love for Classic Rock and sharing in the songs that you request for the play list. We have featured the “double troubles” in the show and the “triple threats” and have seen artists like Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and The Who, just to name a few.

This week, I would say that this play list will take you from the upper 70′s to the 60′s and round trip a few times. If you like Classic Rock in any way, their is something in here for you. The one thing that I like about this show being developed by the followers at Twitter and Facebook is that we are introduced sometimes to music that we have never heard. What can be better that a play list that has great music in it, out for your consumption and a way to hear new cuts? It can’t be better than that.  All I ask is for you to listen to the show, tell a friend that may like this music and then make sure you add us to your Itunes so that Sound Check with CK lands in your podcast category each and every week. (just select “get all episodes”)

Remember, June is Classic Rock month and I am taking your requests via my Twitter account, Facebook  and also if you want to add them in the comments to any post will work too. If you have a request and a story that you want to share you can email me at ck@check12check12.com or just call the studio line and leave a message at 339-200-8050.

I want to thank the following people for making Episode 91 happen. For out Twitter followers (and I would follow them all) -@thepete, @dizzygirl, @siskita, @allicette. On Facebook, I would like to thank Mary Helen for a great Springsteen track this week, as well as Sarah B. for her C/S/N/Y requests as well.

If you are looking for the “Jay The Pal” official site, CLICK HERE! Rock on Jay!

Once again, if you want to get a song on the play list for the show via Twitter, send me an (@) message to @CK67 on Twitter, and on Facebook, you can find me HERE.

This was a great episode that is loaded with a lot of music. Please comment on the show and leave feedback.

Cheers,

CK

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When putting together this weeks requests, all I could think of was Hendrix/Woodstock, love, peace, sex and being free. A lot of what is in this mix defines those days.

I have to say, this week I am impressed yet again with the outpouring of support for the new format. Also the feedback has been great and it’s much appreciated.

This is the “Show that is controlled by you.” All you have to do to be part is have the ability to hit me up on Twitter, Facebook, the Facebook Group “Sound Check with CK“, or on the studio line at 339-200-8050 and leave your Classic Rock request and maybe even why they are special to you.

The contributors to this weeks show are the following people on Twitter: Dizzygirl, WesOxford, EricEmerick, JaythePal, Allicette, and from Facebook-Philip Trask, JG and Lisa Morse. The songs that make up this show are amazing, and created a mix that one may want to listen to over and over again. Don’t forget, we are FREE on Itunes and also available to download right from this post.

For more on my puppet friend…Jay the Pal….and evidently a huge Queen fan, CLICK HERE.

If I could ask one thing of all the people that listen to this podcast…just one small thing…it would be to tell someone about Sound Check…and turn them on and get them involved. I look forward to your comments on Episode 90 “Caution: Side effect may include…”

CK

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When I was putting this mix together, I was thinking of the years in the past. Times when I was growing up, listening to music and what I would have loved to be driving in.

These are some of the songs what come to mind when I wish I had a classic car  to cruise in. I was lucky to have many friends with classic cars and I have so many memories of listening to the songs of the 60′s and 70′s over the roar of loud exhausts. Their is no going back now, so enjoy the mix and the ones that will be here in the weeks to come. 

Remember you can send your request for future mixes to me at Twitter (LINK—> @CK67, or by emailing me at ck@check12check12.com

I have opened up the Studio Line at (339) 200-8050 for you to leave a voice mail for your favorite Classic Rock song and why…maybe we’ll play it out on the show? You never know! 

I also would like to thank Lisa M. and JG at Facebook for their requests this week and also the following people at Twitter. I would recommend following all these great people. Again, thank you for the request and keep the songs coming and tell your friends to follow me @CK67 on Twitter. 

Contributors from Twitter @EricEmerick  @RexDixon @MariAdkins @Lisap63 @Allicette and @SDWhite 

Don’t forget to follow Sound Check with CK at Facebook to keep up to date on what is going on and also to listen to the show on Facebook!

Remember, comments help…so comment and let me know what you think of the show or what you may want to see in the show!

Cheers, 

CK

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For some reason…I knew this would happen. I have been dealing with the few projects that are going on at this point and time and this, well…just happened.

I look at this as ” Back from the Dead” type of situation. I love music, I love being behind the mic and I love getting my opinion out. I took it upon myself to ask the users at Twitter what their favorite rock songs are, and then the Tweets started to come in. I was overwhelmed and I thank you for letting me know what songs you love, because of your response, this will keep happening. 

For the month of June (anyway) I am going to concentrate on Rock music. All you have to do is send me an (@CK67) message on Twitter and I will develop the song mix/list and turn it into your newest and favorite podcast. I am back from the dead, and so is Sound Check. 

Thank you to all that inspired me with your picks for different songs and don’t forget you can follow the (SC) Sound Check Group at Facebook and also at Twitter (@check12check12) to get in your songs. If you want the format to go in another direction, let me know your thoughts. Also, If you have stories that you want read with your song requests as to how the music changed your life or was important to you, let me know. Email me at ck@check12check12.com 

Thanks again and I look forward to all the new followers of the show and the input that you have on it. 

Cheers, 

CK

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Contributors to this Podcast were Jen T. and Lisa M via Facebook. From Twitter, I would like to thank the following. @Thisguydoug, @BradWest, @paulswansen, @allicette, @hlorraine, @siskita, and @EricEmerick. For the songs that inspired me to put this together, please take 66 minutes and listen in and please comment on this “Back from the Dead” podcast.

Thank you.

Once again, it was a twist and a turn for the show tonight. It turned into a solo act and I had fun with it as best as I could. I call this episode “Questions” for a lot of reasons. First to see if you have answers to these interesting questions and also to see how many of you actually leave a comment. If you do, please listen to the whole show and comment on all the questions that are asked in the show. (Their are 5!) Also, if you have suggestions as to what topics you would like to be discussed in future show, speak up.

Once again, I am grateful for the contributions of my guests and if you want to be on the show, all you have to do is follow the instructions at the top of the page. I am honored to present Episode 86.

Show notes for Episode 85 of Sound Check April 9, 2009

• Intro, Utterli post, and some “Questions” for the show tonight.
• “I have something on my mind, tell me what is on yours?”
• Their are 5 (five) questions posed on the show tonight with some rocking tunes as well…check it out, and comment!
• Don’t forget that Sound Check is on Itunes, and it is FREE!! Subscribe here.
• Find me on Twitter 
• Don’t forget…. (End of April is the last of this!!) The FREE WATCHMEN COMIC BOOK 

Remember, to follow Sound Check on Twitter, because after we get to 50 Followers, we are opening up the weekly contest for “Tweet of the Week.” Enjoy the show!

Be well,

CK

Links for our guests:
CK on Twittter
CK on Gathering Geeks
CK’s Photoblog

Chaz on Twitter
Chaz’s Website Link

Paul Swansen on Twitter
Paul’s Website Link

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If you enjoy being surprised in what direction this show takes, you should have been on the live recording of the show Thursday night. It wasn’t filled with talk of the economy, the President, gas prices, or even odd news. 

It was purely based on media. Now you consume it, where and with what equipment. 

This show shares stories from our guests that will tell you how they view media, technology, Twitter and social networking. We were back to the core group from way back when this show started to pick up steam with Chaz, Eric, Patrick and Paul Swansen. It was a great show with a lot of information that was based upon Media and Twitter. I would think that the folks at Twitter might want to listen to this one!

Once again, I am grateful for the contributions of my guests and if you want to be on the show, all you have to do is follow the instructions at the top of the page. I am honored to present Episode 85.

CK

Show notes for Episode 85 of Sound Check April 2, 2009

• Intro
• Special thank you to Sierra, Pete, Brett and Allicette for being on Episode 84.
• The (EP) Executive Producer is on Twitter 
• Don’t forget that Sound Check is on Itunes, and it is FREE!! Subscribe here.
• Music and Movies – What medium do you use to take these in?
• Twitter – What do you like about it and what don’t you like?
• Don’t forget to leave a comment on the show!
• Don’t forget….The FREE WATCHMEN COMIC BOOK

Below you will see all the links to the folks that support the show. Take a minute and visit them, leave a comment and if you want to follow some of the best people on the net, there they are. As you can see, today is Friday in the afternoon and we continue to churn out a final cut for you so that you won’t miss what we all have to say. Remember, to follow Sound Check on Twitter, because after we get to 50 Followers, we are opening up the weekly contest for “Tweet of the Week.” Enjoy the show!

Be well,

CK

Links for our guests:

  
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I harp on the fact that Thursday to Thursday flys by each week and we continue to pump out better shows after better shows. I have to give it up to all my guests that were at the virtual round table on Thursday night, because this one has so much laughter in it, that the show didn’t feel like it was ever going to stay on course. At one point, I said…”If this podcast were to get pulled over right now, it would get a DUI!” We had so much fun on the show and were actually simulcasted out on Weasel Radio this week. We will be looking for more syndication outlets in the coming weeks. If you want content and have listeners…we want to know. 

If you want to follow the show and be eligible to win the “Tweet of the Week”, follow Sound Check On Twitter by clicking the link. Weekly Prizes will be announced, but you have to follow the show and Twitter us to WIN!

I do want to let you know that the pre show was off the wall hysterical and if you really want the flavor of what happens behind the scenes, you really have to spend a night with us on Skype. Check the directions above, email with all the info that we need (so we can get to know you) and join this train called Sound Check. I am honored to present Episode 84. 

Enjoy,

CK

Show notes for Episode 84 of Sound Check March 26, 2009

• Sarah B asked how I prep for the show, and she got her SHOUT OUT…
• Weekend cold…the warm-up, and now RAIN…
• Nightly Tweets, and a conversation with Geoff/US Manager for Televox

INFO:
For those of you that are in Manchester, UK
You can see TELEVOX on April 1, 2009 
Where: The Ruby Lounge
Time: 7:30-11:30
Address: 28-34 High St. Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1QB

• Weather talk in the Midwest, South and Denver
• Jobless Claims
• How would you feel about moving in with your ex because you have hit hard times…Would you do it? Let us know! Please comment.
• PimpthisBum.com and is this exploitation or just plain capitalism? LINK
• WIME=We Miss you? What? I haven’t left…a corporate screw up via email and some SPAM…
• Tech: This worms no joke…/Facial Recognition on FB?/ATT & Comcast deny RIAA 3 Strikes
• TV-Zinc Beta….we love it so far. Download here
• Movies: Coraline, comic books, and the new 3 Stoogers film
• Don’t forget….The FREE WATCHMEN COMIC BOOK
• Odd News 60 Ft. Penis? & Strip for Cash in Chicago…this is actually a legit story, but it fit well here!

All the usual suspects links to Twitter will be at the bottom of this post and look for more info coming here over the weekend. I wanted to get all the info on the show up for anyone that listens and also to show you that we can turn around a whole show from production to final cut and edit in 24 hours. I hope you enjoyed the show.

Be well,

CK

Links for our guests:

CK on Twittter  

CK on Gathering Geeks

CK’s Photoblog

Chaz on Twitter                        Website Link

ThePete on Twitter                   Website Link

Sierra on Twitter                      Website Link 

Paul Swansen on Twitter          Website Link

Allicette on Twitter                  Website Link

Brett on Twitter                        Website LInk

Nick”Weasel” Terrahawk on Twitter

Nick’s Blog

Nick’s Radio Station

(Where you can here this show on Thursdays!)

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Wow…I keep thinking of what is happening on this show and I want to call this Episode “The Usual Suspects” because we were joined by an old time listener and a guest on the show, so the cast of characters was “back to the way it was” about 20-30 episodes ago. It was a good show that was marked by AIG, the economy, President Obama on Leno, and a lot of other topics to boot. 

I impress upon you to sign up for the email notifications for the show so you know when they are posted. I am trying to get them to you as quickly as possible, but as you can tell by listening to the show, a lot goes into the show, edit, mix, and production. As I say in the description, “not your average podcast, just way better than radio” and that is what I want to deliver. Enjoy Episode 83, and a special thank you to Allicette (www.blue7.com) for being on the show. )

Show notes for Episode 83 of Sound Check March 19, 2009

• Intro and what is happening around Sound Check…did Thursday to Thursday fly by?
• Feature MIX of the week..by Allicette Click Here to listen
• We spend a the first few segments talking about AIG, Ed Liddy, and what the deal is with bonuses.
• Also, touched on is the fact that 13 companies owe over 220 million in back taxes after rec. TARP (Stimulus) $$
• WIME=What’s in my email? We all weigh in and Patrick runs away with the topic!! Love it (MUST Listen)
• We Touch on Social Networking, Twitter and the hashtag vs. Google and the implications to the #1 search engine. Also, we talk about Charlie Vilanueva#31 for the Bucks and his “Twitter” at halftime. Has Twitter come front and center in into mainstream America? Please let us know what you think.
• I name the 1st “Twitter of the week” here on Sound Check from SDWhite on Twitter
• Tech-We Talk Apple Iphone no contract? Version 3? Really…don’t be fooled by this possible deal.
• President Obama on Leno…so much for a “non story” This is good stuff. (hint-end of clip is funny)
• Movies and talk of the RED Camera. Also touched on the trailer for the film “Knowing” 
• Don’t forget….The FREE WATCHMEN COMIC BOOK
• Odd News – New Jersey considers ban on “Brazilian” wax jobs and – “Pole Position” RI Strip club hold a job fair. (I assume clothing is optional!)

Thank you again to Eric and Chaz from FL, Patrick from MI, Alli from NY, and Paul from Denver for being on the show. If you want to be on the show, use the email address at the top and supply us with your Skype name, your name, location and website. We will add you to the list for Thursday night at 9:05 pm EST.

I would love to hear your feedback, so…please comment.

Be well,

CK

CK on Twittter 

CK on Gathering Geeks

CK’s Photoblog

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I am amazed at so many things when it comes to this show, day in and day out. I have been looking at the stats and the locations that we are hitting and I want to thank EVERYONE from around the globe for listening in to the show. We are seeing a huge amount of people from France and England due to our awesome relationship with the band Televox. If you haven’t listened to Episode 81, check out the opening track “Lion in a Cage”, which rocked the socks off the listeners this week.

We were greeted this week by some great friends from NY that gave us their voices this week and also did what this show promotes, free speech. We heard from ThePete and his other half, Sierra and it was a great first show with them involved. As they can tell you from being on the show LIVE, it is an experience that has to be heard. The final cut and what happens in the virtual studio is hysterical, comedic, and down right funny. (call it what you will). Big thanks to them for being there, as well as Chaz, Brett, and Paul Swansen. If you want to join the show to listen to the live recording, you can. If you want to take part in the show, use the email address above, or hit me up on Twitter and let’s talk. I hope you enjoy the show, it is one of the best that we (I) have produced and I am proud to present “What, am I not being heard?” Episode 82 of Sound Check…

Show notes for Episode 82 of Sound Check March 12, 2009

• Intro, Weather, Being down with the Sickness and getting back in the swing of things.
• Bernie Madoff, the effects of this and an interesting question is posed.
• Do you trust the government? We weigh in on wether the government, President Obama and the administration can be trusted. Will the administration go down because of one person? Find out what we think. (Great topic and conversation)
• ThePete talks a little about Stilmulus Checks in 2009
• Discussion on the 2 shootings that killed multiple people in the US and in Germany. Will the economy play a part in more people taking themselves out? Find out what we have to say about it.
• We are joined by Chaz, who was sick and couldn’t stay away from Sound Check. We discuss our tech podcast (Gathering Geeks) that was recorded this week and the title of the show. Get well!!
• WIME=What’s in my Email? (this week) and also a whole bunch of talk about Twitter, Social Media, SXSW, and followers and the “noise” Twitter followers can create.
• Tech-www.Fliggo.com – Your very own YouTube, The new Apple Shuffle and the pro’s and cons with the new device from Apple, Tablet Talk and what does ThePete think that Apple will do and will they stay out of the Netbook realm? Also, U2 decides on Blackberry for  their sponsor for the upcoming tour. Did they snub Apple after the release of the U2 Edition Ipod or bury their vested interest from Elevation Partners in the sand and not support Palm when they need it most to have a successful launch of the upcoming Palm Pre? Listen in and find out. 
• U2 and the “stunt” on Letterman and now Prince will be doing consecutive nights on Leno…Are we seeing the Ed Sullivan era all over again? Has major artist turned to marketing and ditched the notion of gold ablums for sell out stadiums? Ha…got you thinking!
• The FREE WATCHMEN COMIC BOOK
• Book vs. Movie? Which do you like to do first and why? Sierra let’s know what she does and why!
• Odd News – 1 Student, 2 Teachers….and neither of the teachers knew that he was a player. Talking about getting some ass..at 13 with 2 teachers at the same time and THEY DIDN’T KNOW IT WAS HAPPENING!!!
• Additonal Links for the show as mentioned: AOL Closes China Office (The Business Insider) and Guarding the Border, straight from your living room! (CNN)

This was a great show that featured great segments, lots of participation, and some great laughter as well. If you haven’t been on the show, or heard this piece of work in action, give us a shot, bring a topic to the floor and be heard. Thanks for listening and I will see you on the set of Sound Check on March 19th at 9:05 on Skype!

Be well, 

CK

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Episode 81 is a little overdue, and I apologize for that. With projects looming and the fact that I got sick…I wasn’t out for the count, just stuck in first gear all week. It was a great show as usual and we are joined by Patrick from Film Geeks this week. That was great to see him on the show and of course E Squared and Chaz. Remember, if you want to be on the show, all you have to do is leave a comment here and your Skype name and I will reach out to you.

This is a good one for those that love Televox as well. Check it! We are featuring “Lion in a Cage” on Episode 81, yes…This EPISODE!!!!!

Show notes for Episode 81 – February 26, 2009

• Wild animals, Weather, and a Root Canal
• Homophobes, Presidential Address, Toxic Assets, GM, Dow at a 12 year low and more…
• Press coverage on incoming caskets of soldiers from the war, Is this good or bad? CNN
• What’s in my Email?? I will take a side of SPAM please…
• Tech-New MacBook Pro in my email, the new battery, Blackberry 8900 talk, Twitter – Social Media at work may get you fired! LINK
• Wayne Burdick and the 27K ATT Bill, Chaz’s opinion on data rates (funny) LINK
• The Simpsons on Fox extended and the Octomom talk
• Oscar talk
• What listeners are searching for when ending up at Sound Check…
• Canon 5D Mark II talk and lens chatter. Also the Canon vs. Nikon Review on Gizmondo
• The Camera Eye – My new PhotoBlog and more Twitter talk
• Odd News, Car Wash Sex Weirdo and MA Teacher pays me back for all that the FL ones have done by kidnapping a 15 year old and heading to W. VA….thanks… ) LINK

As usual, I want to thank Eric and Chaz for being on the show and a special appearance by Patrick this week as well. Thank you to all of you who download the show, listen and comment.

I will be back on the 12th to record Episode 82. I am just praying that this head cold disappears before then.

Be well,

CK

Digital K Productions and Sound Check
Studio line (339) 200-8050

It’s kinda funny that I have made it 4/5′s of the way to the 100 Episode mark. I am glad that through all the ups and downs that a podcast can take, we are still spitting out great content and awesome audio. The following episode has 11 segments to it. The show has a bit of everything in it from thoughts on housing a 200 pound primate to some Apple tech and some talk about a pen that is close to spy quality. Also, odd news is great this week as well. Enjoy.

Show notes for Episode 80 February 19th, 2008

• My thoughts on the economy and what is happening in the world.
• Travis the Chimp and some snake talk (funny)
• Islamic beheading/Is this the ultimate crime to commit now?
• What’s in my email? Moveon.org wants my money for what? More donations? STOP
• Tech – We discuss the Pulse Smart Pen by Lite Scribe and what it can do and who it is good for.
• Dell vs. Apple – Is Dell trying to keep up with Apple? Tech talk is on!
• Guitar Hero Metallica and the mistake on the cover art on on the new game.
• Twitter…Do we care if you are in the shower? Not really. Tweet to compete!
• Oscars picks
• Music news - Sirsy in CT on 3/6 I will be there. Listen in for more info!
• Odd news – Porn on the Cambridge Tourism website and a Guinness Book record is broken, (PICTURE LINK HERE) and not by another person. You have to hear this.
• (Addition links Mentioned) Senator Buttars and Rush Limbaugh

In the last section of the show, we mentioned if you had a “What if? question about that piece. If you do, please send an email over to ck@check12check12.com with your funny comments. We will read them on the show.

Follow me on Twitter for all my update at www.twitter.com/check12check12 and I promise that I won’t tweet that I am eating cereal.

If you want to be a part of the show, follow the instructions at the top of this post and I hope to see you on future shows. We are on our way to 100 Episodes..be a part of the action!

Best

CK

Every time I look back at where this show was and where it is going amazes me. I remember when I was using a phone to call in to Talkshoe to record this show with a rigged headset plugged into the cordless phone. The audio quality wasn’t great, but then again the first 10 or so shows weren’t great either. It is all trial and error here, but one thing that I have brought to the table if high quality audio and a product that has now hit Episode 79.

At this point in the show, I have a full studio with all the bells and whistles that produce all that you have heard over the past 30+ shows. As of this show, we changed it up and went and recorded this show in a format that was totally new. We did this podcast on a Skype conference call. You will hear that people sound great, two people can talk at once and it sounded at some points as if the guests were across the console and in the same room. It was great to see that the advances that we are taking in this show are paying off.

As I usually do, I want to thank Chaz, Eric, Brett, Patrick and Paul (who maned the chat for us during the show and listened live) for being with us for the first of many future episodes on Skype. Thank you.

This episode is some what special. We recorded over 2 hours of audio and I went through and pulled the main segments that made up the show. Their are 7 parts to the show, and as you listen…You will see that they are all made up to produce 43 minutes of great audio. Enjoy the show.

Here are the show notes for February 12th, 2009

• Part 1 Opening by The Break Mission
• Part 2 Opening Rant
• Part 3 Michael Phelps and the $100,000 dollar bong
• Part 4 Our Apple talk of the week and some ITouch talk about JaJah (Voip) app
• Part 5 Joaquin Phoenix on Letterman and our thoughts (video below)
• Part 6 Follow up on the Grammy’s and some discussion
• Part 7 Wrap up…Red Sector A (For all the fans of your our favorite Canadian Rock Band!)

If you haven’t heard the show, this one is just shy of 45 minutes and I ask just one thing of the listeners…Please listen to the whole show and leave a comment and let us know what you thought of the length, content, and the guests on the show. Again, we continue to be grateful for the support that the show is getting from around the globe from the most northern parts of Russia, to just off the coast of South America. Thank you for listening.

Be well,

CK

Tower: SC1212 Please proceed to for take off… please divert to runway 29A

1212: Roger that, O/29-er, heading for 29 Albert – clear for take off

Tower: 1212, Enjoy your flight!

That is what we did…

We are still packing these shows with a lot of information and seeing many opinions getting bounced around. It is great to see that people are still downloading the show from Talkshoe and the RSS feed over there. For a place site that isn’t our main feed we are still getting triple digit downloads from there.

Make sure you read the announcement above the player for information on Thursday Feb 12th’s show. We will be doing it on Skype and NOT on Talkshoe.com.

This was a show that was nothing further from running to the store, only to find out that you forgot your money and on the way home you had to take an alternate route because a tree fell across the road. Put it this way, I was all over the road…(this show should be titled with something to do with a (PUI) Podcasting Under the Influence! The only influence here was the topics. Enjoy the show!

Here are the show notes for February 5th, 2009

• Opening song – Tax Man, Mr. Thief, Cheap Trick
• Welcome to the Arctic Chill that is New England, and Florida
• Groundhog Day, NY vs. PA.
• Super Bowl talk…
• Stimulus, Time is of the essence…
• My rant on useless spending and the coupons that WE are paying for all the people that can’t afford cable….great. (lol)
• Also, did the government ever give you money when Cable was introduced and you had to start PAYING for TV? They gave you nothing….
• Would you rather the Stimulus Bill or have the government give you 5-10K to spend for every citizen? Leave a comment and let me know!
• Should shareholders be the ones to choose (vote) if top exec’s get HUGE bonus’s?
• Brett weighs in on Bank of America and the possibility of the bank being nationalized because of all the bad debt.
• Unemployment and new jobs…
• President Obama to address the nation Monday 2/9 @ 8 pm EST
• Follow up on Army suicide report for the month of January 09.
• Not working, well bid for your next job at www.jobaphiles.com
• Craigslist
• US Airways flight 1549 honored at the Super Bowl
• www.utterli.com and my Weather-Photography group-Join in!
• Shepard Fairey (Obama poster) being sued by the AP for Copyright Infringement? Do you think that he should be? ** Also as a follow up on Shepard at the time of this posting, he was arrested at the start of his exhibition in Boston – for more info, CLICK HERE.
• Phelps and the bong…role model talk…
• TECH
• Apple – Is their a possibility of a network television in the future for Apple? LINK
• XBox 360 users and NetFlix – win/win for both Co’s Netflix has over 1 million XBox subscribers and they have streamed over 1.5 Billion minutes of media. (wow)
• Circuit City (story and a read) LINK HERE
• Back Burner topics for next week Ipod Touch and VOIP, and some photography conversation.
• Canon 5D Mark II Eric talks about the video that was shot with this camera. LINK
• Movies
• He’s just not that into you LINK
• Coralina LINK
• Pink Panther 2 LINK
• Push LINK
• DVD pick for next week “Miracle at St. Anna’s by Spike Lee
• Odd News
• Bill Gates releases mosquito’s into the audience at the TED Conference – LINK
• Super Bowl Porn, nice job Comcast!!

Thank you to everyone that downloads the show and supports Sound Check on a weekly basis. I am working on something new that I think you all will like, so keep tuning in for the announcement! Coming Soon!!!!

Be well,

CK

…and the hits just keep on coming!

This was another great show, and I want to thank Eric from FL. and Brett from N.C for their POV on the Apple vs. Palm Pre Patent section of the show. It was excellent.

Their are so many parts to this show that will give you the feel that we do hit all basis each week. If you are looking for Economic Talk, we have it. If you want the views of our guests on current events like what is going on at US AIRWAYS, here is the place that you will hear it. Also, as I mentioned, the Apple and Palm Pre patent talk provided some very good points-of-view and opinions. As we do on a weekly basis, we touched on new movies that are coming to the big screen and also to DVD this week. From the music desk, we bring you some music news and also some upcoming Grammy’s info.

It wouldn’t be a full week here if porn or strippers weren’t involved, so you have to tune in for Odd News-It is a nose breaker.

Enjoy the show… Show notes for Episode 77 – January 29, 2009

• What’s happening at www.check12check12.com?
• Stimulus ins and outs of the package and opinions
• Pork… “The other white meat” and why their is so much in this bill?
• Does the Alternative Minimum Tax drop us as a society to 2 classes-Upper and Lower? Has the Middle Class dwindled that much?
• Breakdown of the 819 Billion dollar bill.
• Brett-Foreclosures and parts 2 and 3 of this upcoming Stimulus Bill
• Wasteful spending outlined
• United States Postal Service looking to decrease the # of days it delivers mail to 5 days. Thoughts and Brett’s take on this as a former Postal employee
• JAT-Journalistic Auxiliary Team’s first story by Eric – Suicide rates in the armed services-great discussion
• Eric mentions a book by Richard Engel who was in Iraq from 2004 to 2007
• No campaign talk of Obama and military service as we have heard in the past with Kerry and Bush
• Nick joins the HostMonster family with his new site The Weasel Report
• US Airways issues an apology and a check for 5K to the passengers of the flight that landed in the Hudson River. Is that enough when you escape with your life?
• Google M-Lab Is Google helping police ISP’s with new tools?
• Digital Distribution vs. ISP bandwidth where’s the even ground?
• Gmail offline
• Apple vs. Palm Pre patent talk
• Brett has an analogy for the ages. This is a must hear. Please leave a comment on this one!
• Be sure to check out Eric’s work of Marc Zimetbaum: Journey of an American Artist at https://www.createspace.com/260060 Be sure to take a look and support independent artists! Also, down loadable copies coming soon for just $12.50. Support, support, support!!!!!!
• Movies- Eric – Frost Nixon, Paul Blart-Mall Cop, and Gran Torino
• Movies-Brett - Darwin Awards, and Ayn Rand
• Movies Coming to the big screen – Taken, New in Town, The Class and the Indie film “Sugar”
• Movies- DVD Releases – RockandRolla by Guy Richie and Ed Norton in Pride and Glory
• Music News – Keyboardist Billy Powell of Lynyrd Skynyrd passed away at age 56.
• Music – Grammy’s line-up additions
• Odd News – All I can say is….Girl and a dog…you can listen for yourself…
• Odd News 2 Man sues strip joint…you will never guess…

In the weeks ahead, I will be interviewing Televox and talking to them about upcoming gigs, and also the tour that we hope brings them and their passports to the United States. To find me is easy…Twitter, and also the Sound Check with CK page at Facebook is open to all fans of the show. Look for it and add it today! Thanks for listening and supporting the show. I hope to see you this Thursday night at 9:35 pm EST at www.talkshoe.com/tc/45577

Be well,

CK

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With words that are as chilling as the Northeastern air, we now have hope. Hope in new beginnings, hope in changes to come, and hope that my social security will be there (maybe) when I retire.

Coming off a big show with Episode 75, once again I have to reach out and thank the guys at Televox for the video that was posted here, and also some pictures that I received from a recent music video shoot that they are in the midst of. ( www.televoxmusic.com )

I have learned many things this week. I have realized that my sense of being has been restored and my sense of caring was elevated only to be deflated once again right after this show was recorded live. I love the fact that everyone is a writer and a novelist and a “info gatherer” and I was threatened to see that my opinion isn’t valid. I was also called many things and that never gets me down. I was told that I was part of a poll that included 427 people that commented, but wasn’t privy to the link on a topic that I was the subject of.  I have always defended my thoughts and I have never been a coward to tell someone how I feel about them. It’s just funny that people can be so vindictive (aggressive or assertive-you choose the word) without ever seeing the other person, face to face.

With that said, Episode 76 leads off with a great song by Snow Patrol, that was spiced up a bit.

Here are the show notes for Episode 76, enjoy the show.

• Hope starts off 2009
• Top search terms
• Listener questions
• Brett’s take on the Inauguration
• The 6 minutes of the Presidency of Joesph Biden?
• 2 Million people, no arrests…but how many dates/proposals were made?
• Eric-Working Man
• Eric’s spin on Chief Justice Roberts
• Kennedy ends bid for New York Senate seat
• Are you a “Rava?”
• Brett’s a “rava” and a high school story
• Facebook
• www.12seconds.tv Favorite 80′s movie…What’s yours! Leave a comment
• Was this Obama’s worst speech to date?
• How was the delivery in  your opinion?
• What are your predictions on getting us out of this economic funk?
• Does looking at a 2, and 4 year benchmark seem fair, or does this need to be close to fixed in 12 months?
• Are we heading towards another Great Depression?
• Guantanamo Closure: Many questions on this topic. What are the rights of these prisoners if they are held in the US?
• Torture is addressed as well as the assigning of an inter agency task force to oversee policies and procedures
• Transparency; Should the press have been shut out on the 2nd swearing in?
• Virginia Tech decapitation
• What is the price of virginity? Is 3.8 Million a fair amount?
• Retractable hymen?
• (CAMSC) Consumers Against Magazine Subscription Cards – open group on Facebook, join in!
• The Flying Car is available for sale…how much? A cool $194,000 K
• Finance-Apple, Lane Bryant, Timberland, Zales, Sears/Kmart + other retailers are in a tailspin to close doors or file for bankruptcy in 2009
• Speculation about market trends. What do you think of it?
• What are your thoughts on Internet sales and what they have done to the brick and mortar stores? Huge impact or not?
• Apple vs. Palm The battle begins between the Iphone and the Palm Pre
• Eric weighs in on Apple employees working at Palm
• Apple Macbook available for $999 in white (Engadget)
• Iworks09 +Torrent=VIRUS in the amount of 20,000 downloaded
• Movies – Oscars
• Sports
• The Chicago Blackhawks and the IL. State Lottery gave away a million dollars at a game recently in Chicago. Find out how and what had to be accomplished to win.
• Super Bowl early picks
• Jay McGuire throws his brother under a bus in a new tell all book about the former slugger.
• Odd News – OLDSMAR, FL – Chaz to the rescue!
• Check Brett out at www.something-about-harry.com for what he says is nothing important!
• Be sure to check out Eric’s work of Marc Zimetbaum: Journey of an American Artist at https://www.createspace.com/260060 Be sure to take a look and support independent artists!
• We moved some of the furniture around here at the homepage and also new links for The Philip DeFranco Show and also Nerd Girls!

Introduction to the Journalist Auxiliary Team (JAT) for people that want to come on Sound Check and take part in sharing stories as part of the show. Look for these appointments on January 29th! The merging of Bloggers and Podcasters!
Email ck@check12check12.com if you are interested!

Come on by and join in the conversation and fun on Sound Check either by streaming the show here with the player provided on Thursdays or over at www.talkshoe.com/tc/45577.

Peace,

CK


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~“In the Mood” courtesy of Televox ( www.televoxmusic.com )~

When you look down this lists of what happens on this show, (even I am amazed) that we fit this in on the show in just over 2 hours. This was a great show that reminded me of a roller-coaster that has many ups and downs and loops and all that great stuff. It was a deep show, opinionated, and funny all at the same time! Listen to this one, leave a comment, click a link and copy the show link in those comments and let’s show the Internet that we are the place for opinions on the net. Thank you to all my guests and to Televox for “In the Mood”, and also to the people that listen to the show week after week. To the fans I say “Check 12″

Here are the show notes for Episode 75

• Televox open “In the Mood”
• Weather and the Arctic blast around the US
• Tooth – The ticking time bomb
• Magazine subscription cards.
• 1 Star Douche Review from a listener at Talkshoe. (IMDrunk) – F U…
• Winter weather hits FL.
• Televox listener reviews and a Porn Bodywash story from Patrick
• www.televoxmusic.com/news – Look for an interview in 2009 with the band. Sound Check was featured on the front page of www.televoxmusic.com and Episode 56 was mentioned. American podcasters support indie music! Thanks so much.
• News: Plane crashes in the Hudson River and talk of the Potomac crash in the 80′s. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Florida_Flight_90 Also, bird strike data is talked about.
• Brett’s back from 8 days in Vegas and talks about new products and some facts about CES attendance.
• Oakland riots, and a police officer is charged for murder. Patrick dices it up and relays his opinions on the incident. He also talks a bit about the military taken to the streets. LOOK OUT!
• Is Oakland the next LA (Rodney King) situation? Also, what do you think will happen if this police officer is acquitted? 2nd coming?
• Did you see Bush’s farewell speech? Tough to take in HD according to Chaz…
• Inauguration parties posted locally by www.moveon.org
• Robbie has a great response to how they move Bush out of the White House (very funny)
• Bailout money released and tax cuts
• Brett’s take on the economy with a take on what is happening in Vegas, and you will be surprised to  hear what’s happening
• Foreclosure talk (just a few seconds)
• Robbie intro… priceless reaction
• Robbie ruins the economy. Headline “Blogger takes down the Financial Markets”  and comments on how many years he will be in jail! (Hysterical!) +17 for weed…(I lose it!)
• Will markets spark up on Tuesday when Obama gets sworn in?
• Bank of America and what the bank means to the government (cause Uncle Sam keeps pumping $ into it)
• Personalization at banks where we agree to disagree on this topic. Do you think that you are just a number now as compared to back in the 70′s and 80′s?
• Fraud and Mortgage Companies, where we are at now because of it. Also $100 million to help people in foreclosure issues? That isn’t enough in my opinion.
• McCain the hypocrite!! We made the right decision after hearing this, even if you voted for McCain!
• Ebay listing for Obama’s old Chrysler – Buy it Now $1 million dollars
• What’s going to happen to “Obama’s Blackberry?”
• We are on every Thursday night live at 9:35 p.m. EST at www.talkshoe.com/tc/45577
• Bin Laden peeks his head at a time of change in the US and promises that more terror in the future.
• Issues in the Middle East including Gaza (pictures http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/01/scenes_from_the_gaza_strip.html ) and Isreal, Iraq and Afghanistan.
• More war and less terror? Do you agree?
• Civil unrest in Russian and what could happen to the US. (Brett’s opinion)
• What does it take for Obama to make this Presidential term an 8 year term?
• Patrick and Brett give a great run of what is going on in the country and some very strong opinions on history. Robbie also chimes in with a great opinion as well.
• Rex Nutting “Seven most horrible things about Bush presidency”
  http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/seven-most-horrible-things-about/story.aspx?guid=%7B364DFD37%2D1A69%2D46D3%2DBA45%2DA24095FD1666%7D
• Bush and war crimes, water boarding and torture…Opinions from the panel.
• Man jumps out of plane to avoid yet another ponzi scheme. http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/01/15/pilot.charged/index.html
• Patrick impersonates Eric…to a “T”…
• Steve Jobs and Apple talk – Tech – Tim Cook takes over while Jobs takes a leave of absence
  Brett lends his thoughts on Apple and his opinion of the state of the company. A comparison that includes an analogy of Bush to Jobs.
• Apples Stock price and where it was and where it may go?
• Internets? Nerd(z) That is how we roll? Only if you put a “z” on it…
• www.onegeekandamicrophone.com and what we talk about on Gathering Geeks a weekly podcast.
• Strange Ways – This week on Sound Check:
  Adolf Hitler and sisters taken away from parents in NJ. Who names their kid “Aryan Nation’” as a middle name?
• Strange news
  Lottery players pay attention
  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28485679/ 10 Million Dollar winner
  http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/28437695/ $650,000 winner found in trash!
  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28654819/ $175,000.00 Bank Error? I don’t think so..Go to jail!
  http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSTRE50D6J720090114 You can’t fire me, I’m drunk!
  http://www.cfnews13.com/News/Local/2009/1/8/former_teacher_charged_with_sexual_battery.html
  More Sexual battery in FL. by a teacher!
  http://www.wcpo.com/content/news/fresh/story/N-Ky-Teacher-Charged-With-Sexual-Abuse/sMKRgKBLTUqFMJnh9Sh1AA.cspx
  N.Ky Teacher charged with sexual abuse…lord.

• Look for video in 2009 and also the interview with Televox in 2009
• We moved some of the furniture around here at the homepage and also new links for The Philip DeFranco Show and also Nerd Girls!
• T-shirts are coming as well as are other goodies.
• Notorious, Gran Torino (Get off my lawn…) and Defiance with Daniel Craig…and Patrick weighs in on his thoughts on Daniel Craig. Also The Curious case of Benjamin Button is discussed
• 13 paper cuts to the what? (This you have to hear!) Patrick vs. Chaz vs. Robbie – Round 1
• Judy washing the Gran Torino (That’s hot? Judy? Oh my)

• Introduction to the Journalist Auxiliary Team (JAT) for people that want to come on Sound Check and take part in sharing stories as part of the show. Look for these appointments on January 29th! The merging of Bloggers and Podcasters!
  Email ck@check12check12.com if you are interested!

• Notorious and what effect it will have on the rap game and should it have come out in 10 years or more?
• The guys weigh in on Immortal Technique http://www.myspace.com/immortaltechnique
• We wrap up with more movie talk (Once) and Love and other Disasters. Patrick looks forward to My Bloddy Valentine in 3D. Robbie wants to derail Patrick’s movie pick of the year “Star Trek.”

Two shows into the new year and things are already heating up. Come on by and join in the conversation and fun on Sound Check either by streaming the show here with the player provided on Thursdays or over at www.talkshoe.com/tc/45577.

Peace,

CK

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Studio line (339) 200-8050

This is Episode 74, show notes to come. If you want to take a listen without them… Go ahead, I dare you.

CK

I am still amazed at the traffic from around the world and I would encourage you all to tell a friend about the show! The best way to experience all that is Sound Check is by coming over to the LIVE show on Thursday nights. We are LIVE tonight at a special time ( 7 PM ) so that all you college football fans can watch the BCS game at 8 EST where Oklahoma and Florida will duke it out for the national title. Otherwise, we are on at 9:35 EST at www.talkshoe.com/tc/45577.

I have the comments ON here, so start leaving some so we can read them on the air. If you want to leave a message on the studio line, call 339-200-8050 for comments on the show topics and also general comments.

I look forward to seeing you on the show and thank you again for the continuing support for Sound Check.

Here is a little something that you may hear tonight on the show.

	Rush – Working Man
	Found at bee mp3 search engine

Be well,
CK

This was the last show of the year, and for all that it was worth…2008  was a great year. We heard some conversation about politics and heard awesome election coverage from our guests. From debates about Obama and McCain to the randomness of Joe the Plumber. We touched topics from music to movies, to random Florida news to how a woman could be married 5 times and all her husbands die and no one has a clue that something it up. It was a great, but wacky year. I had a blast and many thanks to all the staple guests that are on the show…you know who you are. I wish that we could get the one that got away back sometime soon.

Here are the show notes for the last show of 2008 – December  18, 2008

• Reflecting back on 2008
• Gathering Geeks www.onegeekandamicrophone.com/gg
• How we miss the Master Debater Patrick
• What Sound Check is all about
• New T-shirts coming in 2009 “I got (bleeped) in 2009 on Sound Check…”
• Topic- Blogging and Podcasting
• Where do they meet in the future?
• Brett’s take on this..
• How to make money with it and make it a full time job
• Register at www.talkshoe.com to be on the show. This is required to participate.
• Caller questions
• Is it better to have a separate blog for a podcast or is it better to comment on other podcasts that feature the same content?
• **Best place to market your podcast**
• Do you like to be engaged by a stranger in a web conversation? Would that make you want to visit that persons URL?
• Where is video heading in regards to video/podcasting?
• Does network programming on the web hurt Cable TV?
• Chaz’s take on video podcasting
• Eric “jumps” in…
• Chaz agrees with Eric…says to write down the date and time because that is only the 2nd time in history
• We all bust on Brett…
• Diamond Agent is talked about by Brett
• Is Robbie from www.virginincvuture.blogspot.com really Usher? (LOL)
• What’s in a URL “name.”
• Shout out for Circuit City www.circuitcity.com
• Chaz request a “mash up” for his intro music on the show… Coming right up!
• Please email suggestion and why it should be my intro music ck@check12check12.com
• Chaz? Did you say Fight club? (oh Lord….LMAO)
• Should Sound Check sponsor it’s own ultimate fighting tournament?
• Zohan – Brett’s movie pick (before The Dark Knight) for Movie of the Year
• Will we see Judy in 2009?
• Intro music convo again…
• Old Boss shows up on the line to say hello and I bust her for still smoking 20 years later…
• Eric sends “Tie your mother down” by Queen to me as my intro music
• Brett changes the subject to New species on the planet are found (What a twist in topics!! )
• If you haven’t been to France, W. VA, book a trip….they have a lovely Wal-Mart there…

Have a great New Year everyone and I hope that you and your families enjoyed the holiday season in 2008.

See you all on the 8th of January at www.talkshoe.com/tc/45577

CK

It only took 70 Episodes for us to talk about a topic that we haven’t discussed since Episode #2, and that is music.

I was talking in Episode 71 about the Grammy nominations were out and I was not clear (and still am not) on how Coldplay and Metallica could be in the same category called “Rock.” I also mentioned that we would talk more about music in this episode. So we did.

In this episode we did play all of the music from the artists that are nominated in the “Best Rock Album” and the “Best Rock Song” categories.

Here are the groups that you will hear in this episode:

This was a show that started off with the official announcement of the “recession”, the “Big Three” and the bailout as well as other topics that got a lot of attention.

Before I list the show run down, I want to thank all the people from around the world that have stopped by and listened to the shows.  Thank you to all that support the show and the by downloading the show from near and far. Here is a list of the Top 20 countries that are tuning in all time! Remember, The Itunes button is on the left hand side and a great way to never miss a show.

Here is the show run down for Episode 71, Dec 4th 2008.

• Recession? Really…what took you so long to announce it that it was official? Is it?
• The Big Three automakers – Dealer talk and if it should happen. Callers voice opinions.
• Elliot Spitzer writing in www.slate.com
• Tipping during the holidays…How much do you tip for people in the service industry? Do you tip the same if you have just been laid off?
• Blackberry and what may happen when Obama gets in office…Will he get to keep his Blackberry?
• Social media talk.. www.power.com getting more people connected with just one sight.
• Grammy talk… Coldplay in the Rock category with Metallica? Come on…
• Movies
• OJ, redemption day…
• Weird news, and this the best part of the show…all I can say is wow. This was funny.
• …and so much more

This show went in a few different directions and all of it was funny in the end.

Upcoming this week we’ll be on Thursday Dec. 11th, and then again on the 18th, and then we’ll be back for the home stretch till the 2 year anniversary in August.

Come and join us at www.talkshoe.com/tc/45577 this Thursday at 9:35 pm EST.

Be well, and  see you on the show.

CK

This was a show that featured the crew from the world famous Obsessive Sneaker Disorder Talkshow and all their wit which landed on the console of Sound Check. We got into it right away on the eve of this Black Friday where we heard of the deals and steals as well as the people that made it to work and never made it home. It was a day that will be added to the record books for tragedies that have happened on yet another Black Friday and also the release of the DJ Clark Kent designed Nike Air Force 1.

This was a show unlike all the others, because it had more laughs than expected! Enjoy the show and here is all goodness that took place.

Show Notes for the Sound Check Black Friday Show for Nov. 28th, 2008

• Thanksgiving/Black Friday
• Family time
• Utterli, Talkshoe, Concepts
• Black Friday tragedies
• Dee’s perspective
• Gang Bangin in Toy’s R Us
• http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/11/28/black.friday.violence/index.html
• Esquared shares his exp. at Toy’s R Us and his though on moving Xmas to a new date…
• Are other days like Easter “make up days” for retailers?
• Nike, Black Friday Release



• Big and Bold Black Friday…Did it happen?
• http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/26/news/economy/blackfriday_walkup/index.htm
• Store Flyers…Were you happy with them or disappointed?
• Sean’s view on the lines at the stores in Brooklyn
• Did your email Inbox “blow up” with Ads?
• $$ off plastic gift cards in the mail to enhance the shopping experience…I got them too!
• Cyber Monday
• http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-fri-notebook-retail-black-frnov28,0,3727900.story
• SFK Blackmail…
• www.o-s-d.tv
• European shopping in the United States
• India Terror attacks
• Movies, Blockbuster Online Deal from Sound Check at www.check12check12.com/blockbuster
• Wrap up…

I would like to extend a special thank you to Dee Wells for his hospitality, friendship, and the idea behind the Sound Check Black Friday Show. If you haven’t seen Dee’s Show or website, please check him out and let him know that you heard Ep70 here at Sound Check!

www.obsessivesneakerdisorder.net

www.obsessivesneakerdisorder.com

www.o-s-d.tv

Wow… It’s one thing to come into the shows and be under produced, but lately these shows have topics that we don’t even touch. Their is always something to talk about here and the opinions are always running wild. This episode features a lot of laughs. It was a fun show to listen to in post production because reliving it a second time, made it even funnier. I hope that you enjoy the show.

Show Notes for Episode 69 from November 20, 2008

• Tonight we are joined by Dee Wells from www.obsessivesneakerdisorder.net and www.o-s-d.tv for a lot of fun and laughs. We also make a special announcement during the show concerning next weeks show!
• Weather Talk, it’s cold in the Northeast!
• Economy
• Automakers in D.C
• Market Index’s
• Housing – Fannie and Freddie and the halt on foreclosures and the “Streamline Modification Program”
• Dee’s outlook on where mortgages went wrong
• Should the American people get another stimulus check?
• Are we wasting valuable time by waiting for President Elect Obama to talk office and dole out the rest of the 700 Billion? We all weigh in.
• Holiday shopping talk – gift card sales, and retail speculation.
• Show change for Episode 70!!!
• Zune subscriptions Iphone G3 vs. Blackberry
• Subscription based packages for cell phones? Subscriptions vs. A La Carte
• ?? Chaz agrees? Wait…this is funny stuff and you have to listen to this. (I cracked up, and so did he LIVE)
• Weird News
• Saved by a cell phone. Will this result in a comeback of breast pocket t-shirts?
• Car in the River… Will insurance fraud go up in a bad economy?
• Apply for job, show up at police station, have warrant, get arrested, and also have some coke on your person…smart…
• Reliving the Esquared (Eric) takeover of SC in Ep 68
• Girl swallows battery (Who’s on poop patrol?)
• We find out what really happened to Chaz’s brother
• Obese passengers allowed to purchase one plane ticket now in Canada.
• Movies – Eric’s Film Festival, Twilight. Bolt, Colaline, Star Trek, and Marley + Me.

As I mentioned, this was a fun show and you can really get involved with us every Thursday night for Sound Check at www.talkshoe.com/tc/45577 where you never know what direction the show is going to go in.

We do have an exceptoion for the week of Thanksgiving though, we are going to be live on the air on Friday night (The day after the Turkey aftermath) on Talkshoe. I will be sparking up the show with my guest co host Dee Wells from OSD (Obsessive Sneaker Disorder) and we are going to talk about what is going on during Black Friday.

Here is where you come in… WE want to leave us your experiences while out shopping on the Sound Check Studio Line at   339-200-8050   and let us know if you are in line, waiting to check out, where the deals are and what is on sale, and who you may have had to put in their place on Black Friday! Join us on the 28th at a special time – 7:35 p.m. EST on www.talkshoe.com

We look forward to getting your calls or seeing you live on the show!

CK

I hope that everyone has been enjoying the shows over the last month, because I know that by the email and the chatter that we are producing a great show. Once again a quick thank you to the guest host for filling in and also to Eric for being there while I was out of town in the Windy City.

It was a trip that was cut short and I ended up heading to the airport early (hoping that I wasn’t going to feel Tom Hanks in Terminal) and bear the brunt of an increase in plane fare and a wait. Well, I am glad to say that I made it back to MA in one piece and had a great conversation with the gent that was sitting next to me in the last row of the plane back from Chicago.

I realized that I miss being here, setting up the show and delivering every Thursday night barring any emergencies. I am back. We will be LIVE every Thursday night at 9:35 p.m EST at Talkshoe.

Episode 68 was fun filled and it went in another direction tonight. I hope that you enjoy the show and thank you in advance to all that attended the live show/recording. I also want to thank all the new guests that were in and took part in the show as well. We hope to see you next week and in the weeks ahead.

Here are the show notes for Episode 68:

• Thoughts on Life’s Lessons
• Economy – Have we hit rock bottom?
• GM stock
• AIG Canadian Class action suit http://www.canadianbusiness.com/markets/headline_news/article.jsp?content=b1113138A
• Sect. Paulson
• I themed this show “Science” and we lined up some new science topics!
• Flying Car http://blog.wired.com/defense/2008/11/darpas-flying-c.html 
• http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/10/10/transition_flying_car_quite_realistic/page2.html 
• http://www.terrafugia.com/pr_12212006.html
• Folding Car  http://web.mit.edu/francov/www/citycar/ 
• http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/03/10/folding_car/
• Nasa Launch http://www.patriotledger.com/homepage/x1275807660/Cohasset-native-heads-into-orbit-Friday-on-the-space-shuttle 
• http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/287211main_sts126_press_kit2.pdf
• Do you know anyone that is famous?
• Pregnant Man…this you won’t want to miss…..
• Gas Prices
• The announcement of the new Host of Sound Check! Esquared from FL! (kidding-but listen to he was named it! Funny)
• New Planets
• Red Video  www.red.com New Technology in HD video recorders (sweet stuff there!)
• 3D Video and 3D Audio talk. (Including 3D Movie conversation) What was the last 3D movie you watched? Put your answers in the comments and I’ll read them on the air!
• School Shootings
• Nebraska “Safe Haven” laws and a great debate on this topic. This is the reason that I do this show. The way that this topic went, everyone was right. Listen and find out why. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081113/ap_on_re_us/safe_haven
• KKK (Two stories)
• Will Obama unite Blacks in America?
• Ashville, NC police blotter including pictures! http://www.ashevillenc.gov/departments/police/default.aspx?id=10436
• Movies presented by www.check12check12.com/blockbuster
• http://movies.yahoo.com/mv/boxoffice/
• Remember, send your topic suggestions to info@check12check12.comor any other corrispondence to that email and we’ll read your email on the air or present your topic. Also, if you are looking to be on the show, please email that address as well and let’s talk!

Once again, thank you to all that make Sound Check the place to be on Thursday nights from 9:35 till about 12 midnight. Much appreciated and I hope to see you on the show soon. Talk soon!

CK 

While I was away in Chicago, I was again assisted with this fine show by Chaz at www.onegeekandamicrophone.com

Many thanks go out to Chaz and also Eric from FL. for the covering of topics and also dealing with me as a caller and NOT the host.

Enjoy the show and as always, look for us every Thursday night at 9:35 p.m. EST at Talkshoe.com

Oh yeah, we have a new President..if you have been living under a rock!

CK

Wow…what didn’t we talk about? I can say that this show should have been charged with DUI. We (I) was all over the road. I refuse to bore you with a full listing of EVERYTHING that we talked about, but it was another great show! Now…why aren’t I on the radio? No clue…. These shows keep getting better and better every week. Make sure to join us in my absence this Thursday, Nov. 6 where Chaz from  http://www.onegeekandamicrophone.com will be hosting the show for the next 2 weeks. I am out of town, and will check in…but he is at the wheel and of course…no pressure.

Here are some of the topics that we hit on this week

• 6 year anniversary of Jay Mizell (Jam Master Jay of RUN DMC) death 
• McCain and the no show “Joe the Plumber”
• A friends stops by and talks to us about phone cards and her daughter in Africa..(a must hear)
• Complaints against debt collectors
• Palin eying a run for the White House in 2012
• Holiday air fares are slashed by Northwest and others are following suit.
• Exxon’s Q3 earnings, and Motorola’s loss…
• MTV and the Beetles
• Fox and Zach and Miri make a Porno
• James Bond, is it time for Daniel Craig to go and be repalced?
• Quantum of Solace and other movie talk!
• “I won’t stop Rockin’ till I retire” tribute!

You know, every once and a while I do a show that stands out. This is one of them. I was pleased with the topics in this show, the joking and laughter that was involved and some of the banter was fun as well. 

I would like to thank Chaz from www.onegeekandamicrophone.com , Patrick from Film Geeks, and E Squared (Eric) from FL for being on the show. 

Here are some of the things that we talked about on the show…

• Gas prices…What are you thinking Manny?
• 3rd Debate at Hofstra 
• McCain on a mission and what was wrong with him? Chaz discusses this on the show
• Sports, ALCS, NLCS, and the World Series
• Tech
• Google Anroid
• Drive Assist
• Google Drunk email Protector
• Betty Newmar (News story from earlier in the year that Sound Check follows up on)
• Maverick
• Blockbuster Online to save 50% off your first months rentals. Cut and Paste this link to save some dough! http://www.check12check12.com/blockbuster
• Movies
• Max Payne
• Sex Drive
• W.
• The Secret Life of Bees
• What just happened
• Zach and Miri make a Porno and the word “Porno” and advertising
• …and so much more..

This was another great show with Patrick from Film Geeks, E Squared from FL;, Brett from NC and yours truly…

Topics in this weeks show include:

Financial situation in America
The Blame Game…? Who is to blame?
410K losses
Chuck Hagel
Minority Homeowners to blame for the housing crisis?
Sex for gas?
Couponing? How much do you save?
Playboy-Hef is back on the prowl…
www.gawker.com
Chris Rock – Kill the Messenger
…and much much more.

As most of you know, the title comes from somewhere in the show that is funny to all of us….listen and figure out where it comes from.

Also, join us Thursday nights for Sound Check at 9:35 EST at www.talkshoe.com/tc/45577

The schedule in November will vary, so check back here for more info. Also, follow me on Twitter, and you can always email the show at info@check12check12.com to get more info.

See you soon!
CK

This was a great show for a night that featured a V.P Debate between Joe Biden and Sarah Palin. The show was based upon some questions about the fall of the bail out bill in the first go around and also some questions about politics. We also touched on movies and video games. I would like to thank Nick from www.nweasel.wordpress.com and also Patrick from Film Geeks ( www.filmgeeksshow.blogspot.com ) for hanging on the show again this week in a trifecta effort for Episode 63.

Don’t forget, if you want to save 50% off  your first months rentals from Blockbuster Online..follow this link from our sponsor and start saving today! 

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Enjoy the show and don’t forget, were on every Thursday night at 9:35 EST at www.talkshoe.com/tc/45577

CK

Here are the show notes for Episode 62 – Sept. 25th, 2008

First off, after listening to the show please submit your “You name the show” title! Submit your suggestions to info@check12check12.com and you will receive a link to your blog or show in these show notes if yours is chosen.

• New callers and listeners
• Patrick the bachelor + shameless SC plug.
• Eric joins us from Lou’s Garage and still in upstate NY.
• Thursday to Thursday’s are flying by…
• Do the years go by faster from 20-30 or 30-40? If you have a comment, leave it at the bottom on this episode. Also, listen to what we think about this topic.
• Do you feel your age?
• How acceptable is it for a 30-40 something to date a 20 something?
• What % os women are looking for some action on the side or a FWB situation? Get out take.
• Robby clues us in on High School dating and women talking to him about fashion advice.
• Scott tells us about his experiences in H.S and now what it is like in college.
• Dee Wells in the house from www.obsessivesneakerdisorder.net
• Eric and I talk government bailout and did he use the D.C meetings as a “Look at me” moment?
• 1st debate at U of Miss…
• How I was dropped from Talkshoe….again..
• Credit crunch talk
• What is Eric’s streak for baskets in a row in Lou’s garage?
• Patrick’s take on the bailout, credit crunch, and moving to China
• What f McCain didn’t show for the debate?
• V.P interview tally
• Is Palin the 11th hour interview surprise?
• Is Palin the X-factor?
• How hard will Biden go after Palin and is the fact that she is a woman give her an advantage?
• www.moveon.org
• PSA – (men) Don’t put your cell phone in your front pocket while you are on your Bluetooth headset. The Cleveland Clinic’s study shows that when this happens, decreased sperm quality happens. (Put the phone in your back pocket!) 
• Texting and parental lessons with teens that drive.
• Travis Barker and DJ AM survive plane crash and escape on fire…
• Weird Florida news… Will it ever make a come back?
• Other Weird News:New Orleans State Rep wants to pay women to tie their tubes. We discuss this as a racist/sexist stance. Listen in and let us know what you think.
• South Charleston, W. VA – DUI + assault on a police officer (Find out what the assault was!) you will never guess.
• Oklahoma – Judge gets disbarred after using a sex device (4) times during trials!
• Letterman on McCain
• Movies – Miracle at St. Anna’s, Eagle Eye, and trailers at www.apple.com/trailers
• Film Geeks - www.filmgeeksshow.blogspot.com Sunday’s at 7 on Talkshow.com
• Check out Robby at www.virginincvuture.blogspot.com
• and Scotty at www.twitter,com/thelynnfiles

I hope to see you on the show soon.

Enjoy the show.

CK

Episode 61 has some great economy talk and also some we have some fun at Nick’s expense. It is all in good fun and we always leave the when the show is over that it could be you next week….

Here are the show notes for Episode 61 from September 18th, 2008

• I decided right before the show to dedicate this show to all the single women in the world that are looking for love, why…I am not sure, it just sounded like a fun thing to do.
• Patrick tells us his Superman story
• Are you stuck in the 80′s?
• As a guest here every week, Patrick runs down what his podcast “Film Geeks” is all about. You can check him out at www.filmgeeksshow.blogspot.com for more information on his show and also about how to be involved in his live recording on Skype. (user name Agentx216)
• Patrick show some swagger and puts The Beastie Boys up against some old school Vanilla Ice.
• Eric hits us up from Albany, NY
• Economy Talk
• Washington Mutual and other bail out financial talk
• Do you feel annoyed by the customer service associates when you walk into a bank like Bank of America or Citibank?
• Are we headed towards a meltdown in the credit card sector?
• Do you have an emergency $$ plan in case the economy/job market continues to head south?
• IMF statement… We are in “turbulence” (www.money.com)
• Do companies over price themselves to high and set themselves up for huge losses in a bad economy?
• Warren Buffet talk
• How long can Bush keep the blood of the economy off his hands (not that long!)
• Patrick chimes in with a suggestion of the Amero and a Northern Union…(?)
• My opinion on the state of the economy
• Tech
• 50/50 PC/Apple user
• Browsers, Speed and Google Android and the new Google cell phone.
• Pink cell phones and Eric’s Pick Ipod…
• Nick and the amount of windows that he has opened
• TOP 5 WINDOWS (Classic)
• Eric wins a prize at the fair…shooting hoops all throughout the show
• www.videosurf.com
• .tel and the world phone book.
• Social Media vs. Porn traffic on the web
• Gov. Palin email hack
• MPAA piracy costs and who is the target… Are you?
• Movies – IGOR, Righteous Kill, Burn after Reading and other recommendations by Eric 
• Save 50% off your first months rental from Blockbuster Online www.check12check12.com/blockbuster
• Eric likes Traitor and Vicky Christina Barcelona (Woody Allen)
• Nicks weblog www.nweasel.wordpress.com Spore, Reviews of Media Week, and is he going to review the 2 for 1 shot Film Geeks/Sound Check?
• Ask Judy 10-16
• Vacation Week and the messages that were left for Judy and Peter (my parents) while they are in Vegas.
• Van Halen…

Have a great week and don’t forget to send your questions in to Judy for our “Ask Judy” segment that is happening on 10-16! judy@check12check12.com

Be well, 

Here are the show notes for Episode 60 for Sept. 11, 2008

• Fall is here…and that cool crisp air has entered new England
• Update: Chaz hasn’t married a cousin in W. VA. 
• Patrick decides to take the gloves off with Chaz on the show…..AGAIN..
• Weasel (Nick) expects snow in MN very soon.
• Do I post to many show notes? (We talk about a lot!) please comment and let me know!
• Nicks special picture
• Chaz64
• “Florida” on the line…
• Who an I supporting for President this year….listen and find out!
• Does the V.P make a difference in your pick when it comes to “If that person can/can’t run the country in an event of an assassination or accident” that calls in the V.P to step up. How do  you choose and is this a factor?
• Charles Gibson interview of Sarah Palin and feedback http://michellemalkin.com/2008/09/11/abc-news-blows-it/ (Thank you Paul from CO. for the provided link.
• Would/could Hillary be called in to replace Biden?
• Pam Anderson on The Ellen Show
• Matt Damon comments on Sarah Palin – Is this kind of stuff getting to much electronic ink?
• Comments on Topics - info@check12check12.com
• MTV VMA’s Russell Brand
• Promise Rings
• Eric from FL lands his jet while on the show in upstate NY.
• Tech: Blackberry Flip phone talk http://mobilecrunch.com/2008/09/10/hands-on-with-the-blackberrys-the-pearl-flip-8220/, Dell mini Desktop and new Mini Laptop, Apple, new Nano, 
• Who is the big winner when a company like Apple changes a product like the Nano. Find out what we say!
• Will the Macbook series come in these new Nano colors.
• Ipod Touch new prices and also some new editions to the Touch. Will the Touch be the new rival for gaming apps to compete with the Song PSP? http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/09/11/unboxing.of.new.ipods/
• Zune – Buy or Sell
• Vista – CSR’s in Retail stores pumping up Vista
• Just how bad is this OS?
• Financial talk – Lehman Bros. 
• Are golden parachutes killing companies? 
• Sponsor http://www.check12check12.com/blockbuster
• Burn after Reading
• Righteous Kill
• Igor
• Weasel gaming (http:www.nweasel.wordpress.com) for all your updates and hear Weasel get the shit blown out of himself today while on a call with him….hysterical.
• New Game coming up, Sound Check Key words…listen and win prizes!
• Remember if you want to be a fan of Sound Check and hook up with us at Facebook, email me at ck@check12check12.com and give me your user name at Facebook and I will add you to the Sound Check fan page!
• Ask Judy less than a month away. Get your questions in for just to info@check12check12.com and put “Judy” in the subject line. It is going to be a fun show.  

Thank you to all the listeners and the fans that download the show. If you want to come on and talk about a certain topic, email the show and we’ll get you on. Thanks again and see you on future shows at http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/45577

Be well, 

CK

Here are the show notes for Episode 59 of Sound Check for Sept. 4, 2008

• Family Times…
• Chaz talks about Facebook vs. MySpace
• Sound Check Facebook Fan Page – Event listings for the show…
• Why we don’t use MySpace
• Patrick and his shameless plug for the show.
• Why Patrick won’t join Facebook
• Question? Does Nick call Patrick an idiot?
• Mooomie (now Mooli) who is rebranding herself weighs in on social networking talk.
• Brett Bumeter on the RNC/Governor Palin
• Baby holding, shots at Dems, sex appeal, religion
• Does God relay info to George W.?
• Mooomie takes on politicians who talk to God.
• Patrick rebuts Brett and his views.
• My executive branch rant on dusting off the old and in with the new when it comes to government.
• Brett talks more on Obama, people in his camp and having to impeach Bush before the term is up.
• Did I hear “police state?”
• Any “F” bombs around here?
• Google Chrome and Google adsense
• Is Google the ultimate tracking machine?
• http://www.letscall.me
• Spore, Wii Fit, Mario Cart, and Little Big Planet (nweasel.wordpress.com)
• Comcast Bandwidth update with Nick
• http://www.check12check12.com/blockbuster
• Film with the resident Film Geek, Patrick (agentx216) on Skype. http://www.filmgeeksshow.blogspot.com
• Remember, Bad publicity is sometimes good publicity
• Brett – Blogworld08

We are getting it done on the show week to week. I hope that you have a chance to join me each and every Thursday night at 9:35 pm and the show last about 2 hours. Here is how you can find us. http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/45577 and remember-register to talk on the show and registration is FREE.

See you on the air

CK

I will say with Summer going away fast and Summer vacations in full swing, but Sound Check didn’t miss a beat on Episode 58. It was a PACKED show (as you will see by the show notes) and filled with some laughs along the way! If you have something that you want to be on the show to plug or talk about, please email info@check12check12.com.

Show Notes for Episode 58  on August 28, 2008

• Republican or Democrat? Judy weighs in!
• Open Track – “Looking at the World from the Bottom of a well.”
• Chicago
• ??Did someone say Bumble Bee Tuna??
• How long do you listen to the show(s)?
• Do you listen for more than 8 minutes?
• Patrick weighs in and talks about some of the inside jokes here on SC
• Patrick on Joe Biden
• Nick follows up on Judy’s opening…
• Does the Internet give us a lot to hide behind when it comes tto what party you side with?
• Nick (Weasel) discusses his profile pic on Skype. Is that a retractable penis? No, it’s 4 of them…
• What are the Episode Key Words….(a new bit that will be featured in weeks to come!)
• We discuss VP (R) pics and go 0-2
• Ficus plant vs. Tom Ridge
• Dems speech and VP pic (D)
• Patrick from Film Geeks divulges that he is working on a book!
• www.filmgeeksshow.blogspot.com
• A $5 Batman “The Dark Knight” movie…What will the DVD release be like?
• Bringing Down the House discussion on the book and the movie 21
• Is the book always better than the movie?
• Patrick offends all readers of Harry Potter
• Suckage?
• Movie: Twilight (Oct release) discussion
• www.check12check12.com
• Zach and Miri make a Porno by Kevin Smith 
• http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/08/26/film.zack.and.miri.ap/
• (Katie Morgan and Tracey Lords) www.imdb.com
• Retail-Dog Food Dilemma!
• Weasel with a gaming update
• Star Wars – The Force Unleashed
• Little Big Planet
• PS3 talk, Hard Drive talk, and new models
• Check him out at www.nweasel.wordpress.com
• Tech – Comcast and the 250 MB limiter! What will you do with no Internet?
• http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10028506-2.html
• Can you smell Class Action law suit?
• ACLU issue – Man arrested by the NYPD for using the bathroom during God Bless America..How much power do the police have? To much?
• Air Tran 2 thumbs up for the go ahead to sit in Business Class back from Chicago
• Air Canada – Hope you don’t need a life vest…

Back Burner topics “To be continued…”

Books vs. movies

Comcast vs. Personal Internet Usage

This was a great show and thank you to all that took part in this audio goodness.

Remember, we are looking to rename the show and also looking for a co-host. Please submit up to 3 name suggestions to info@check12check12.com and your audio MP3 as to why you want to by my co-host on Thursday nights to grandmasterproductions@gmail.com (can you say prizes?)

I look forward to see you on future show and remember, what goes around comes around…

CK

This week was an early week for us on the show, it was a Wednesday show because I am heading to Jeff Dunham. I am looking forward to seeing Walter, Peanut and Achmed, The Dead Terrorist. We were working with a thin crowd this week on the live show because we have some of our regulars traveling up Route 95 North and also some with schedule changes. It was a night where we got to know a new caller and we are continuing to see new people all the time.

If you haven’t listened to the show, please do and tell a friend.

Here is this weeks show rundown, it’s a doosie!

Show Notes for Episode 57

• Hey Jealousy…
• How is your jet lag? We welcome Chaz back on the show
• Round 1 of Patrick vs. Chaz’s mom!
• Gathering Geeks at the www.onegeekandamicrophone.com network
• Iphone apps and the “Kill Switch?”
• Olympic coverage and spoilers
• Michael Phelps  and his hardware
• Kerry Walsh and the curse of the missing wedding ring in women’s volleyball. Who wears a wedding ring on the court during sweaty Olympic coverage?
• Chinese gymnist…um…do you need a babysitter? Come on IOC, they look like the could be your grand kids!
• SEX CHECKS! Patrick “weighs” in on sex checks of some of the Olympic Weightlifting competitors
• Will Chaz be doing gender checks on future participants of his show? (*free of charge?)
• Mens Basketball picture – Spain’s Mens Basketball picture and the controversy that surrounds it. Have a look for yourself! It isn’t just the men that got in on it either! http://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/basketball/story/2008/08/13/olympics-basketball-spain.html
• Round 2 of the mud slinging between Chaz and Patrick…free comedy, where else can you get find free, funny shit?
• Google Street View, Smile for the camera, watch your neighbors house burn (unfortunate) and the Bobbies get the Google Street View for driving in the bus lane…(links)
• House Fire-http://www.telegraph.co.uk/digitallife/main.jhtml?xml=/connected/2008/08/12/dlgoogle112.xml
• Drunk Guy – http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/2541584/Drunk-man-sleeping-on-roadside-pictured-by-Google-Street-View.html 
• Busted in the Bus Lane – http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2475792/Google-Street-View-car-pulled-over-by-police-for-driving-in-bus-lane.html
• Did Chaz tour Bill Gate’s crib in Seattle while on vacation?
• Is Chaz moving to the West Coast to start up the next tech mega company or is he going to the West Coast to get married? Find out on the show!
• We get a chance to chat with “Hatton” a Technologist from near Buffalo about all sorts of stuff…Did he say “Newton?”
• He chimes in on the Zune- Microsoft talk that we had going on as well.
• Tech of today and yesteryear…
• Tax free weekend in Massachusetts this weekend! Save your 5% ..big woop….
• Being Geeky by Hatton
• OSD plug ( www.obsessivesneakerdisorder.net) Check this joint out!
• Worlds tallest woman chat (7’7″)
• CONTEST TALK
• Where in the hell did Patrick go?
• Movies – Have you heard of Pineapple Thunder?
• Movies cont. Zach and Mary Make a Porno – Patrick will be looking for the porn body-wash…
• Blockbuster plug – Save 50% off your first month here—> http://www.check12check12.com/blockbuster
• Film Geeks info http://filmgeeksshow.blogspot.com Also, featured in the Blogroll too!!
• Patricks off to Allicette…
• Round 3 Who will win this mud slinging battle between Chaz and Patrick? Tune in and find out..(hysterical) and yes, they are still friends

It was a great show, and don’t forget…we have a contest going on. For more info, check out the show notes for the last episode. “Name it and WIN.” I look forward to giving you the scoop on the Jeff Dunham show from last Thursday on the next show (Thursday August 17th @ 9:35 EDT on www.talkshoe.com where you can call in and be on the show, or come in and listen and chat with all the other guests.

Thank you all again for your support of the show and I will see you on the 17th!

Peace, Love, and Chicken Grease..

CK

©Sound Check 2008

Well, we made it to the 1 year anniversary of Sound Check. It has been an interesting year with more laughs, banter, sound clips, and general foolery that one can only think….How did this show get a following? I will say that without the consistent guest on the show every week and the new ones that we picked up along the way, the show wouldn’t happen. So, thank you for getting us here, 1 year later.

Here are the show notes for Episode 56:

• Check out the intro…and of course our opening song by Televox.
• We have our random conversation about the weather and tornado’s and hurricane’s
• Do you think that Polar Bears would survive in Michigan in the winter?
• Was the Olympic location for this years summer games a good choice or a bad choice? Check out our opinions!
• We hit a speed bump on some Bush/McCain talk and the approval ratings of the Executive Branches in our government.
• When a new president comes into office, when do you expect to see some changes-30-60-90 days? Do you think that is has to happen in 1 or 2 years? See what we think. Also, with approval ratings in the dumper, how much does the bar have to be raised in order for the next president to secure the additional 4 years for an eight year term? Post your comments and I will read them on the air!
• Housing talk, and the infusion of 3.92 Billion $$ into the foreclosure market…is this just free $$ for landlords to spruce up their rentals or a waste of government money?
• Is Obama a large target to be assassinated because he is black?
• Are we at a point where the public needs to realize that it is time for “out with the old and in with the new mentality in the Senate and Congress?
• Patrick weighs in on his favorite assassination movie-Death of a President.
• Don’t forget to sign up for 50% off your first months rentals at Blockbuster by clicking this link and signing up! www.check12check12.com/blockbuster
• At what point is a movie franchise “dead?” I.e…Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Bond/007, and Batman.
  My opinions on the last topic answered….
• Listener question of the night…”Patrick…you are agreeing with CK a lot tonight…Are you in a relationship?”
• Fox 911 piece and how to make an ass out of yourself…
• Ever get a busy signal when you dial 911? Listen to what is happening in California.
• Social Media – www.rejaw.com What do you think of the amount of sites that are coming out to choose from and what attracts you to a Social Media site?
• Props to Paisano from Utterz.com for the post about Rejaw. Also don’t forget you can check out Paisano on www.mashable.com as a new writer for the web page! Congrats! Check out his latest post at Mashable – http://mashable.com/2008/08/07/issuu-platform/
• So…where is social media going? Chime in and I will read your comments on the air!
• Patrick lends his 2 cents for the show….
• What did you say about my mom?
• Getting the hives and how much it sucks to have them and how happy I will be to see them go…

Contest! Contest! Contest! Contest!

We are holding a contest to RENAME the show! All you have to do is send an email to info@check12check12.com and submit up to 3 entries per person. More thank 3 entries will not be considered. Prize will be in the form of a gift card to you and in a sizable amount. Also I will have the person that has the name that we pick as a guest co-host on the show when the new name is announced. Please remember, the show is about free speech and audio/podcast/radio goodness, please try to match up a name as best you can to be in the running! Good luck!

Also, I am looking for a permanent Co-Host for the show. We are on every Thursday night EDT at 9:35. I would like to hear up to a 3-5 minute audio clip on why you would like to be my co-host on the show. Please send those auditions to grandmasterproductions@gmail.com I look forward to hearing them and making a decision soon. (It is a non paying position as well)

Don’t forget to check out Gathering Geeks and Sound Check listed at www.onegeekandamicrophone.com We missed you this week and I (and the gang) hopes that you had a GREAT vacation!

Remember the show time has changed this week to Wednesday because I am seeing Jeff Dunham on Thursday night.

Wednesday night at 9:35 EDT on www.talkshoe.com “Sound Check.”

©Sound Check 2008

Episode 55 was another one of those shows that went in all different directions and it was a blast to moderate the show. We had so many topics that were talked about that, this is a show you don’t want to miss. Here is how it all went down!

Show run down:
Recap of Ep. 54
We talked with Chaz from www.onegeekandamicrophone.com and our other show called “Gathering Geeks” and what is store for our listeners. We are planning on putting an episode up here so you can see what we are doing over there. Also, Sound Check is featured at the One Geek and a Microphone Network.
I had the pleasure to produce Episode 42 of “Obsessive Sneaker Disorder (www.obsessivesneakerdisorder.net) on Wed. night and it was a hip hop rockin show! I enjoyed my time there and I hope to on the controls again some time soon!
We talked about the following as well:
Consumer Edition of Sound Check, and what it means to be a buyer and a seller in any market.
Weather/Hurricanes/Tornado’s
American Airlines and BAE Systems in NH are producing Missile Defense Systems on the majority of flights from LAX – NY.
Question?: How comfortable would you be to fly on a plane that has a Missile Defense System on it? Please submit your answers to info@check12check12.com and I will read them on the air.
Social Networking, Plurk, Twitter, Pounce…
Twitter and Summize
When will we start to see “Commercial Networking sites to promote podcasts, business activities, etc…?”
I have to give Brett from www.utterz.com credit on this topic because I was so amazed at the answers, I had to ask on my show…
Are you more or less interested in following someone on a Social Networking site because they have a sexy avatar?
I would like to thank Skyhost for his participation in the show and his views on Social Networking and other sites on the web.
Android and the location based software that will tell you what buildings are around you, and just about anything that you would want to know about an area, now in an app for the Iphone.
Are we headed to a 100% mobile work environment with the new Iphone and other devices that are coming to market?
Iphone stock in the retail stores and who has what…Check www.apple.com and click on the retail section and input your area if you are looking to see what is in stock locally.
WHITE IPHONE TALK w/ERIC…hysterical!!! Do you know that Eric is a chick magnet because he drank the Koolaid and bought a white Iphone….(I wonder if that Koolaid would stain that WHITE Iphone?)
Stay tunes. He is pulling chicks nationwide with his new Iphone.
Skyhost says that it is Wicked Pissa…..find out why…(listen to the show!)
Ebay fees and is Craigslist a better alternative?
Digital SLR Camera Talk
Steve Jobs health… Is this a major concern?
Nick joins us for his gaming update and what the scoop is from E3. Check out the in depth write ups on all the new games from Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft! http://nweasel.wordpress.com/
Eric and I square off on housing #’s and he predicts a recession by the end of the year.
Featured Audio – “This Week with Judy!”
Rock band Rush on the Colbert Report
Are Canadian Bands turning country?
Jessica Simpson and her shot at an image change and more talk about Justin Timberlake and more, more, more!!!!

Just as a reminder, I will be rescheduling the show on Aug 14th to a new date that week because I am going to see Jeff Dunham and Walter perform here in MA. I have a call and email into the publicist for an interview, stay tuned!

It was another fun week on Sound Check. Be sure to download the show through Itunes and get them all! That is the easy way to listen to the show on the go to work, in the car, or on the treadmill.

We are back this Thursday at 9:35 EDT for Episode 56 of Sound Check…

Thanks again to all the listeners that support the show and for extra credit, sign up for Blockbuster Online and SAVE 50% off your first months rentals (and you can even return them to the store for a new movie!) www.check12check12.com/blockbuster

See you Thursday on the show!

CK

Ep. 54 was a rockin from the get go! It all starts with some awesome funk and gets better like fine wine from there.

Because this was another week of multiple topics, here is a list of what when on for show notes. If you see something here that interests you take a listen to the show and enjoy. As always, I encourage you to subscribe to the Itunes listing and get all the shows!

Show Notes 7/18
Iphone Follow up
XM – Sirius Merger Vote
Where is tech going? Opinions and thoughts…
Economy talk
Wacky Florida News
Patrick from Film Geeks has Batman fever!
Superbad Movie Soundtrack convo
“This week with Judy” Should you have your license taken away when you turn 62? Sweet Audio!
Electric mini cars
Tomoato Talk, would you be cool with just a B+L and no “T?”
Water Bans and people that defy the odds of their city and towns
Nancy Pelosi calling “Bush is a total failure…”
Allicette chimes in on Nancy Pelosi, and some of her current projects…
Digital Camera talk, Brands and len’s
Jesse Jackson additional comments on the “N” word
*A huge thank you to Josh at Talkshoe for getting us off the ground with the frozen stream*
Upcoming Stock Constest starting 8/7 Stay tuned for more info here at Sound Check…
Book recommendation from Eric (esquared)
by Arthur C. Clarke
The Light of Other Days
For more info on this recommendation, click here!
Disclaimers…oh yeah, disclaimers!

Enjoy the show and see you on the air LIVE on Thursday nights at 9:35 pm EDT on http://www.talkshoe.com show ID 45577 under “Sound Check”

Peace + Love…Enjoy the show!

Wow…All I can say is that this show started with a FEW topics and here is what er ended up with.
I will list them instead of making you read all of the description.

• Iphone
• Our new live stream on show nights at www.onegeekandamicrophone.com/live
• Iphone carriers…Should their be just one?
• Old media verses New media
• JESSE JACKSON thoughts and my rant
• Fox News
• Patrick poses a question…What more does Jesse Jackson want?
• Phil Gramm, and his issue with the American Public whining. Nice work as a McCain advisor…that will go far.
• How much publicity is to much and why can’t these public people shut their mouths?
• Weird Wacky News – Man killed in fold up couch.
• Christy Brinkley
• Olympic Basketball photo and the cover up…
• Discussion – Aren’t the Olympics for bringing nations together for athletic competition and putting all differences aside? It doesn’t look like it by this picture. It is still a commercial and political world, but much more commercial than anything.
• OPEC, Oil, and a possible 50% increase by 2030
• Iran – Israel conflict and Eric’s thoughts on this.
• Economy – Fannie and Freddie Mack talk before the government stepped in! See what we all had to say.
• Foreclosure in the #’s of 343,000 homes so far this year in the US.
• FASB and the possible assistance that it will help cripple the mortgage industry.
• What are your thoughts on inflation…hear our thoughts on the show.
• China and International Trade.
• Will nuclear war happen during our lives?
• Wine, yes….wine talk…what a spin that was…
• Jimbo’s South ( Braintree, MA ) food review (Not good)
• We are joined by “Technogranny” for some food talk on Sound Check…
• Iphone apps and where you can find a restaurant in the area that you are in and the reviews.
• Movie reviews, Wall-E and Wanted
• GET 50% off your first month of rentals at www.check12check12.com/blockbuster
• Upcoming vacations for callers and listeners…

And we are back Thursday the 17th at 9:35 EST for another show at www.talkshoe.com ID # 45577.

Come and join in the fun…

CK

Episode 52 saw CK coming out of the gates like a mad man…He had a look of determination to put on a great show and he thinks that he has accomplished just that. He also enjoys talking in the 3rd person for some reason.

Anyways….

This was a great show and it featured things that I didn’t have planned. It was the kind of show that was to get everyone involved, which it did. Episode 52 featured some great topics that included, YouTube talk, Department of State talk on the security of private info, the salary of Rush Limbaugh and where radio is headed, the tax that Massachusetts imposed on a pack of butts, and the sad story of the 12 year old from VT. who is thought to be a victim of foul play by her Uncle.

We had a great segment featuring a friend of the show and what she has recently posted as a music podcast at www.Utterz.com. This was a great piece by Allicette and we were excited to feature this.

We also talked movies, the return of the Verve and played some a song from the past to refresh your memory.

This is a great show that I will say…I enjoyed editing because I got a chance to listen to the whole thing again. Won’t you take a listen? You will also be interested to know that we are LIVE on Ustream as well feeding audio through www.onegeekandamicrophone.com/live during the show!

As our sponser during the show we can pass along some savings by clicking this link for Blockbuster Online and receiving 50% off your first month of online rentals! www.check12check12.com/blockbuster

Join us this and every Thursday night at 9:35 EST on www.talkshoe.com under the show title “Sound Check.” You can also find us by inserting the ID in the search box (45577) and you will land in the show. Don’t forget, you can email the show at info@check12check12.com to bring a topic to the show or make a suggestion!

Hope to see you soon!

CK

In this episode we touch on some sports news and the NBA draft, and what is happening in the world of tennis. We took some guest on the show and talked about the economy, the Dow, and oil prices.

Then, we really got into it with conversation on the recent Supreme Court ruling on the gun laws in D.C and the 2nd amendment. This was also piggy-backed with a recent ruling by the highest court in the land on the subject of the Death Penalty for individuals that commit rape of a child and if they should be subject to the ultimate penalty, death. These were 2 topics that got everyone going and you shouldn’t miss.

If you want to know more about the title of the show, make sure you listen to Episode 50 for out “Far out FL. News” and how this relates to Episode 51.

We also include a tribute to the late George Carlin.

Enjoy the show and look for us this Thursday night on Talkshoe.com at 9:35 EST for out LIVE broadcast.

CK

In this episode we start with where we have been on the show and some of the topics that we have discussed. We touched upon the Celtics championship and Tiger Woods and his win at the U.S Open. In additional conversation, we talked about Brian Williams taking the seat for the late Tim Russert on “Meet the Press.” Some of our weekly guests talked about some topics that included Presidential candidate Obama’s “Gradual Adjustment” statement and a SWAT incident in FL.

It was that time again to have a rant on Customer Service and this time is was on Petco. I don’t feel bad for saying anything that I do, that is why the show is called Sound Check. Come in and join us and speak your mind on controversial topics and the things that are on your mind that effect your everyday life.

I also want to add that their are a few more topics that I am sure that you will like in this show.

Thank you for downloading Episode 50 and be sure to subscribe to all the show via the Itunes link.

CK

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In Episode 46, the jabs keep coming and it was a great show. I went off on a hosting rant, a Talkshoe.com email from tech support, and many other topics.

I will say that in my opinion anyone that is looking for web hosting should listen to this podcast. I tell you who to stay away from for certain reasons. I will say that this podcasting site is hosted at Hostmonter and www.hostmonster.com and we are loving every minute of it! Thank you HostMonster for making the transition for Sound Check and www.check12check12.com a reality!

This has been called one our best shows, and I will say that Episode 46 is close to it as well.

Episode 45 was filled with live callers and listeners and the jabs were being thrown. The debating was in full effect. We talk about so many topics in this episode that their are to many to tag. We do talk about the election, Iran vs. Iraq, MySpace and Facebook, the Red Cross in Nigeria and how it will effect gas prices, and some funny topics at the end of the show.

This one, you won’t want to miss.

Don’t forget to subscribe to us at Itunes so you can get all of our shows!