Podcast NYC: Pop Culture Rant #26

It's a rant from hell this week as your host takes some people on over a very hot topic, the bashing of America. From expatriate VCs to RSS founders to elite intellectuals, Microsoft bloggers and German rabble rousers, it's a full on KMA fest. Why the fuss? Simply put, enough is enough. The blogosphere and airwaves have become thick with anti-American and anti-Democratic propaganda from a variety of sources. And like all propaganda, it's filled with half truths and misconceptions. Prepare yourself for a very different but very necessary rant this week.

Podcast NYC: Pop Culture Rant #25

I'm back and a dad and still as p'oed as ever over the injustices of the world. Even more so now that I have yet another life to protect and take care of. And what a crazy two weeks it's been. Bob Geldof and Bono are up to their same old tricks. Can they really save Africa with music? Russell Crowe melts down at the Mercer Hotel. Oi Vey! Lisa Kudrow should not have "Comeback." The ridiculousness of 9/11 survivor cash. The Mike Tyson debacle. And much more.

SHOW NOTES

• Intro (0:00)
  
• It's true I'm a dad now, but I'm still ranting (0:30)
• Show Summary (2:20)
  
• Bob Geldof returns with his Live8 Concert (3:12)
  
• Live Aid was a bust
• Bono on the stump
• Why not have the artists donate themselves?
• Michael Jackson - Not Guilty! (15:45)
  
• Russell Crowe throws a telephone hissy fit (16:08)
  
• Cinderella Man takes the perp walk
  
• Big payday coming for the victim
• Someone please tell Russell about Skype
• Sunday (and Monday) night on HBO (20:20)
  
• Lisa Kudrow's bad comeback
• Entourage on my mind
• Final season for Six Feet Under
• 9/11 survivors gone wild (26:10)
  
• Mike Tyson gets his a$$ kicked (30:00)
  
• Good riddance dude
• Sign Off (34:00)