Hello, hello, Sneakers! This week, things get serious as Dave misspeaks and the boys try to figure out where they were in 2004. Ian goes into full on interviewer mode, drawing out Dave’s reasons for quitting farriery, his early onset mid-life crisis, university disaster and years-long depression after cancer. But it’s not all so jolly! Also discussed: pranks with anvils, tough teachers. adultery and other poor life decisions, assembly line schools, gay teen idols, creative back patting, Ian and Dave take some notes after the James Bond show and an airport for pies.
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Hey guys! The James Bond show sounds amazing! any chance there’s a video floating around somewhere? I know it’s not as good as being there, but I’d still love to see Dave’s death and tribute. I love that kind of reality-bending stuff.
I was pleasantly surprised to be mentioned in a recent episode (sorry I don’t remember exactly which one or I’d comment there) for using my silly net name on this board. I’d like to explain a little, because there is a reason for it. I know it’s weird, but I’m weird, so it’s appropriate. ;o) I started using nicknames online when I was a teenager (take a drink!) and the internet was still a relatively new thing (mid-90s), so I genuinely didn’t want my true identity out there. The habit sort of stuck, but more than that, it became a very convenient shield for my introverted, socially anxious and awkward side. In my heart I’m a musician first and I dabble in whatever other creative endeavor grabs my attention long enough to finish a project, but any social, attention-getting energy I have is used up extremely quickly, and when it’s gone, it’s GONE. So, as an example, I don’t want coworkers stumbling into a video of me playing and singing onstage and bringing it up when I’m just trying to get through the day at a desk job. I’m actually much more relaxed about it than I used to be, but as much as anything I sometimes just feel more comfortable being Kitty Lugnut or Earth Immigrant than that other person who sits at a desk all day, gets depressed and self-loathing, and just wants to be left alone. I hope that makes sense. Anyway, my nicknames tend to make people smile (even if they’re making fun of them), which makes me happy, so it seems like a win-win. :o)
I’ve only started listening to Sneaky Dragon (via Caustic Soda) recently, but this episode really exemplifies what I like about it, gents: you’re fun and funny, of course, but also self-aware and candid about your emotions and the difficult things you’ve struggled with.
Cheers
Thank you, Karen! The nice feedback we get after shows like 206 make the candour less post-show cringeworthy.
Hi guys,
Wish I could have made it out to the show in Chilliwack. Sounds like it was a lot of fun.
I was going to ask, how did the Kingsgate Mall song go over there? Or did you go more regional and change it to Cottonwood Mall?
I’ll keep an eye out for the Tab Hunter Confidential documentary. When I was teenager (take a drink), Richard Chamberlain was the dashing leading man of historical mini-series and MOWs who, unbeknownst to audiences, was gay. Although there’s no where near the same stigma these days, it’s still a fairly recent development for actors to come out in mid-career. It will be interesting to see if now openly-gay actors like Matt Bomer (White Collar, Magic Mike) and Ellen Page (Juno, Inception) will continue to be cast in both straight and gay roles at the same ratio as before they disclosed their orientation.
I can’t believe I forgot to add a ‘Love your work’ comment when I sent my CDs – maybe it goes without saying? I came here from Compleatly Beatles which I found in January and pod-cached, found I missed you guys and haven’t missed an SD since. I love that after 206 episodes you still have things to explore and you don’t hold back. You’re also really funny and heartwarming.
Would love to have seen the Bond show, but it’s a long way from here… Maybe one day. I had a friend from Vancouver who came on exchange to my High school back in the 80s, but I’ve never found her online. Might have to head over and look her up too!