Maybe it’s the lack of sleep, but this comic was WAY funnier in my head. I’m trying to play the fourth panel straight. Like peeing your pants at the sight of the Iron Man 2 trailer is a perfectly acceptable and normal reaction.
I think maybe I didn’t make bed-ridden Tom look disheveled enough by the trailer watching experience. The world may never know.
Sorry to be so self-deprecating first thing in the morning. Nothing more endearing than a comedian who immediately apologizes for then over-explains his joke. This is what happens when you operate on 4 hours of sleep several days in a row.
I used to be much better on no sleep. In the past, I could sleep for 4 hours and be fine the next day. I think the problem in this situation is that the sleeping I’m getting is constantly being interrupted. It’s as if waking up resets what counts as sleep. So instead of the 4 or 5 hours I know I’m getting, it feels more like the 30 minutes I got before my alarm went off and I was forced to start my day.
All these things will level out soon. I promise.
I also promise not to make EVERY post about being a new father and the demands of my time as a result of it.
In case you missed it last night, we made a very special announcement regarding The Triple Feature – the movie podcast I’ve been doing every Monday night for the last 3 years with Joe Dunn of Joe Loves Crappy Movies and Gordon McAlpin of Multiplex.
Last night we announced that next Monday’s show – Monday, January 11, 2009 – will be our last.
I’m bummed about it, but I think it’s the right thing to do. It’s getting increasingly difficult for the three of us to schedule anything in advance of the show and now that I have two kids I’m hardly seeing ANY movies these days. I enjoy moderating the conversations between Gordon and Joe, but I also wish I could participate more.
Gordon has his reasons of wanting to end the show. Joe, too. What’s important is that we aren’t ending the show with any animosity for each other. It was just simply time to move on.
To be frank, I don’t think any of us thought that it would last this long, but we’ve had a lot of fun doing it and appreciate the support of the listeners for the last three years.
At any rate, if you want more information about our reasons for closing up shop, visit The Triple Feature page on TalkShoe.com and download Monday’s show. We hadn’t recorded a show since November 30, so getting back together on Monday was a blast. I was laughing so hard I was crying at one point.
Of course, then again, it could have been the sleep deprivation.
Our final show will be next Monday at 9:00 PM CST. We’re going to list our Top 10 movies for 2009 and we plan to go a little long. Please help us spread the word about the show so we can go out with a bang. It would be great if you guys could set aside some time to call in. We want to make it a party.
That’s all for now. Not much else for me to talk about. I hope everyone is well and Happy Wednesday!
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I’m soon to be in the “Father of 2″ club as well, and the impending lack of sleep concerns me greatly. Currently my 3 year old is rebelling against sleep, so my wife and I are already getting less of it. I’m terrified about what’s going to happen when the second one comes along.
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But if you have your final Triple Feature show, then what am I going to listen to at work the next day?
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Personally I don’t mind hearing about you being a new father all the time. I think it would be cool if you gave little updates on how the little one is doing. I do it on my facebook with my newborn, mainly because he is in the NICU and no one else really has seen as much as us.
We’re all glad your at least back to doing comics (I think we all are glad, I’m glad at least!). I thought the guest strips were great, but they just aren’t the same!
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At least you wet yourself versus the other male option. Imagine Theater Hopper being NSFW.
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All good things must come to an end eventually and it’s better to go out when you want to then to eventually just waste away.
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Truly saddened by the demise of Triple Feature. Great show, great information, and great camaraderie. Really one of my favourite podcasts that I always looked forward to.
Thanks for the fun while it lasted and best wishes for you and the family.
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not to be crass but you know it could be “another” fluid down there…..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4
NSFW
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I agree with those that have gone before, the Triple Feature will be missed. It was one of 3 or 4 podcasts that I listen to each week and look forward to.
In any case all the best to Joe, Gordon and to you Tom. The TF will definitely be missed, but like Chris said, it is always better to go out on your own terms.
-D!