Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to the 650th episode of Sneaky Dragon! Wow! We couldn’t have done it without you!
As you know, when we reach something-fifty, it’s a Listeners Questions episode so, through your guidance, Ian and Dave on this week’s show talked: high what-age; tastemaker; a taste of bunny; colour commentary; wingin’ it; back to the ego; take the gimmicky out of; surreal talk; hawt licks; alternate mysteries; 2D or not 2D; brain capers; Cruise to the finish; empty style; swimming with sharks; museum quality; Peyo back with interest; bright, shiny tones; proctor, proctor; multiple chance; pi daze; put it to the test; grade out; ships at sea; problematic dwarfs; what a knob; strip search; delicious dishes; curated tastes; love to say dada; retirement plans; down for the cult; Searle of wizzdom; art for kids; narrow interests; murder by deadlines; paintwork; parental pearls; kind of blue; sketches of Delta; family style; forced march; marvelous; back for more; efficiency expert; diminishing returns; raw banana; slutty eggs; Monk man; magic moments; musical heroes; elevated stories; dream job; people like you; to a degree; act your age; you really got a hold on me; staring contest; and, finally, this episode’s winner!
Question of the Week: What is a question that you often get asked?
Thanks for listening.
Rich Lewin was kind enough to send along some photos of his 2-string cigar box guitar that he made with a Sneaky Dragon theme. We love it! (These pictures contain strong hints that Rich may have been listening to Steely Dan’s Katy Lied while taking these snaps.)
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Hiya, Dave, Ian and sneakers abounding!
Great questions show, as ever – and congratulations to RJ on being the chosen one.
Dave, you won’t regret giving the early McCartney albums a fresh listen. They may not have the immediacy or consistency of his Beatles’ work, and you might need a few repeat plays before their charms spill forth, but my goodness there are some real gems to be found. Ram, in my view, is a worthy successor to Abbey Road. Wildlife is pretty rough and not usually seen as a fan favourite, but personally I love it. Red Rose Speedway peters out around three-quarters of the way through but Big Barn Bed is a classic opener with a fantastic groove and Little Lamb Dragonfly is simply one of the most beautiful songs ever written by anybody. Period.
Ian, regarding banana and peanut butter sushi… You simply take a three-inch / 8cm strip of nori, spread over a layer of cooked, warm sushi rice, plop some strips of banana and a line of peanut butter in the middle, shape it into a tube with a sushi rolling mat, cut into circles and serve with optional soy sauce and wasabi. You can use smooth or crunchy peanut butter according to your preference. And, no, there is no added sugar in the peanut butter I use. Are you mad, sir? There’s already naturally-occurring sugar in the peanuts, why would anyone want to add more? Maybe you youngsters in your fifties can afford to take health risks like that, but us sexagenarians need to be more careful.
Dave, nice try at goading me over my choice of a vegan diet. This is not in any way a sacrifice, and my daily menu is one I find varied and delicious. I know you were only teasing, so i will refrain from taking the bait and simply respond with a dignified silence, you filthy, animal-eating bastard.
Finally, one question I meant to ask, but forgot: What is that groovy music you play whenever the show needs to be interrupted? Its awful cheesiness brings a smile to my face every time I hear it.
Sneaky Dragon forever!
Hey fellas,
Loved the 650th show – those four hours just flew by in your genial para-social company. Thank you for the tips on illustrated children’s books – you’re far enough from my turf that most of your suggestions were new to me.
Love love love Rich Lewin’s two string cigar box guitar! Can we cajole him into recording a cover version of that groovy music you play whenever the show needs to be interrupted?
You asked what question I often get asked:
The number one by a wide margin is the perennial ‘Where is my phone?’, followed closely by my son with: ‘Where is my rabbit?’
This leads me to an anecdote prompted by a question:
I was pushing the kid along the street in his buggy one day when we bumped into husband-and-wife neighbours. They said a brief hello to me before turning their attention to him. “What a cute boy! And you’ve got your rabbit with you!” The husband looked back at me. “What’s his name?” I explained that this was NewNew Rabbit – My son had decided to name his original rabbit ‘Daddy Rabbit’, but he had got lost on a train, and luckily we’d been able to replace him with an identical rabbit which he’d called ‘Nu-Rabbit’. Then ‘Nu Rabbit’ had, inevitably, got lost himself, and his replacement could only be called NuNu Rabbit. The husband, having waited patiently and politely though my monologue, broke the silence. “No – I mean, what’s your son’s name?”.
Cheers all – I look forward to the exciting plot developments in the forthcoming season of Sneaky Dragon!
Peter
Thanks for another epic Q & A podcast. I love finding out what burning questions the Sneakers have for you. I guess the question I get most is how I do my writing and then I explain that as a freelancer I work from home, set my own hours, and never have to wear pantyhose. That’s an awesome cigar box guitar! Please record a video of it being played and post it as I’m teaching myself guitar and might be persuaded to clip four strings off to make it easier!
If I didn’t already say it, Happy 650th show, the question and answer episode was as always, a hit! Not being a math person, have you two ever gave any thought as to an estimate of how many minutes have gone into all the Sneaky Dragon podcasts? That’s a lot of chocolate bars, recipes and Tin Tin…
Something I’ve been asked over and over and over again, “Will you draw me?” A million times, maybe even as a caricature…which has gotten me in serious trouble. A runner-up may be “Design a logo for me.” or “Draw me a tattoo.” When my brother was in prison years back, I drew little sketches and sent them to him often. When he got out, I asked him what he did with them, he told me the inmates were so fascinated by the sketches, he handed them out to them like prizes. Some even had my sketches tattooed on them while they were incarcerated. Amazes me to think there’s some ex-cons running around with my sketch of Yoda or the Tin Man of Oz tattooed on him somewhere.
Okay, onward to 750, I’d better start my questions now!
Be good everyone and look for my sketches out there! Sneaky Best to all…