60 http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com en-us ℗ & © 2002-2007 Joe Smith A public radio parody Joe Smith Where other news sources offer sound bytes and sensationalism, Irrational Public Radio informs, challenges, soothes and/or berates, and does so with a pleasing vocal cadence and unmatched enunciation. When you listen to IPR, integrity washes over you like lava, with the pleasing familiarity of a medium-roast coffee and a sensible muffin. ** NEWS !!! Our premiere full-length CD, entitled "Good Morning. You Smell Nice." is now on sale. It contains a few fave bits from the podcast, but more importantly, has over 35 minutes of BRAND NEW material that has not, nor ever will be, part of the free podcast. Check out a sample on our website; http://www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com ipr, npr, pri, public, radio, satire, parody, comedy, national, joe, smith (a dead-on parody of public radio) Where other news sources offer sound bytes and sensationalism, Irrational Public Radio informs, challenges, soothes and/or berates, and does so with a pleasing vocal cadence and unmatched enunciation. When you listen to IPR, integrity washes over you like lava, with the pleasing familiarity of a medium-roast coffee and a sensible muffin. ** NEWS !!! Our premiere full-length CD, entitled "Good Morning. You Smell Nice." is now on sale. It contains a few fave bits from the podcast, but more importantly, has over 35 minutes of BRAND NEW material that has not, nor ever will be, part of the free podcast. Check out a sample on our website; http://www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com http://irrationalpublicradio.com/images/GMYSN-275.JPG http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com Joe Smith contact@irrationalpublicradio.com www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com This episode sponsored by Pat Hendom and Affiliates, protecting the rights of the slightly injured for three generations This episode sponsored by Pat Hendom and Affiliates, protecting the rights of the slightly injured for three generations; The Redman Group, providing questionable financial advice to the elderly; and the Mama Yagi Meat Company, makers of the world's first reversable cold cuts. -- Today's news headlines. An interview with the victim of a scientific experiment gone horribly wrong. And our annual fund drive. This episode sponsored by Pat Hendom and Affiliates, protecting the rights of the slightly injured for three generations; The Redman Group, providing questionable financial advice to the elderly; and the Mama Yagi Meat Company, makers of the world's first reversable cold cuts. -- Today's news headlines. An interview with the victim of a scientific experiment gone horribly wrong. And our annual fund drive. no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Episode_1.mp3 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 19:00:00 GMT 9:45 ipr, parody, satire, pickles, financial, milgram, shock www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com This episode sponsored by Jugsy's Second Chance, a not-for-profit gentlemen's club providing live erotica to San Diego's homeless. This episode sponsored by Jugsy's Second Chance, a not-for-profit gentlemen's club providing live erotica to San Diego's homeless; The Fluckner Foundation, providing support and rehabilitation for people who misuse the word "literally" ; and Roscoe International, breaking down the barriers between marshmallows and French People. -- Today's news headlines. A plea for a new kind of support to IPR. And a mention of our new corporate sponsors. This episode sponsored by Jugsy's Second Chance, a not-for-profit gentlemen's club providing live erotica to San Diego's homeless; The Fluckner Foundation, providing support and rehabilitation for people who misuse the word "literally" ; and Roscoe International, breaking down the barriers between marshmallows and French People. -- Today's news headlines. A plea for a new kind of support to IPR. And a mention of our new corporate sponsors. no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Episode_2.mp3 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:01:00 GMT 5:34 www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com This episode sponsored by the Macomber Investment Corporation, for coverage of the Macomber Investment Corporation. This episode sponsored by Kroner, Julius and Gaberdeen, for coverage of environmental issues; The Mercer Quill Foundation, for coverage of entrepreneurial Latvians; and the Macomber Investment Corporation, for coverage of the Macomber Investment Corporation. -- An interview with Samuel Keyes; award-winning novelist, babaganoush gourmand, friend of the condor, smoker. This episode sponsored by Kroner, Julius and Gaberdeen, for coverage of environmental issues; The Mercer Quill Foundation, for coverage of entrepreneurial Latvians; and the Macomber Investment Corporation, for coverage of the Macomber Investment Corporation. -- An interview with Samuel Keyes; award-winning novelist, babaganoush gourmand, friend of the condor, smoker. no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Episode_3.mp3 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:02:00 GMT 11:35 www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com This episode sponsored by the Irma Yoosh Foundation, providing alternatives to solar-based afterschool programs for low-income wildlife. This episode sponsored by the Irma Yoosh Foundation, providing alternatives to solar-based afterschool programs for low-income wildlife. -- Today's news headlines. Also a feature on a woman whose influences include Voltaire and The Herculoids. The local weather. And a promo for a new segment; Discovery Discovery. This episode sponsored by the Irma Yoosh Foundation, providing alternatives to solar-based afterschool programs for low-income wildlife. -- Today's news headlines. Also a feature on a woman whose influences include Voltaire and The Herculoids. The local weather. And a promo for a new segment; Discovery Discovery. no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Episode_4.mp3 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 22:03:00 GMT 5:22 www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com This episode sponsored by the Bailiwick Southern Methodist Turkish Lesbian Charitable Trust This episode sponsored by the Bailiwick Southern Methodist Turkish Lesbian Charitable Trust. -- Today's news headlines. Also commentary from obtuse, heavily-accented writer Cody Andrescu. This episode sponsored by the Bailiwick Southern Methodist Turkish Lesbian Charitable Trust. -- Today's news headlines. Also commentary from obtuse, heavily-accented writer Cody Andrescu. no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Episode_5.mp3 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 23:04:00 GMT 2:28 www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com This episode sponsored by Citizens' Awareness and Concern, reminding everyone that Humidifier Safety ranks above Thiamin Deficiency on some list. This episode sponsored by Citizens' Awareness and Concern, reminding everyone that Humidifier Safety ranks above Thiamin Deficiency on some list. -- A special report from the UK desk of IPR on the gay marriage debate. This episode sponsored by Citizens' Awareness and Concern, reminding everyone that Humidifier Safety ranks above Thiamin Deficiency on some list. -- A special report from the UK desk of IPR on the gay marriage debate. no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Episode_6.mp3 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 19:00:00 GMT 3:43 www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com This episode sponsored by Shumke Industrial Vagueries, serving the needs of its clients in the greater local area for some time. This episode sponsored by Shumke Industrial Vagueries, serving the needs of its clients in the greater local area for some time. -- This episode - your letters (May 2007) This episode sponsored by Shumke Industrial Vagueries, serving the needs of its clients in the greater local area for some time. -- This episode - your letters (May 2007) no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Episode_7.mp3 Wed, 2 May 2007 19:00:00 GMT 2:44 www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com This episode sponsored by our online partners at FlameRetardantBathTowels.com Free Smoothies for Nobel Laureates, and Why Not to Carry Around Erotic Balloon Animals in Stockholm -- This episode sponsored by our online partners at FlameRetardantBathTowels.com Free Smoothies for Nobel Laureates, and Why Not to Carry Around Erotic Balloon Animals in Stockholm -- This episode sponsored by our online partners at FlameRetardantBathTowels.com no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Episode_8.mp3 Mon, 4 Jun 2007 19:00:00 GMT 7:31 www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com This episode sponsored by Scrumly 3Bjorcdrum, creators of the Muscava Ergonomic Ottoman. Currency Standards, Ergonomic Ottomans, No Undergarments -- This episode sponsored by Scrumly 3Bjorcdrum, creators of the Muscava Ergonomic Ottoman. Currency Standards, Ergonomic Ottomans, No Undergarments -- This episode sponsored by Scrumly 3Bjorcdrum, creators of the Muscava Ergonomic Ottoman. no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Episode_9.mp3 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMT 2:24 www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com This episode sponsored by Methuselah Hair-Growth for Baptists. What better tribute to God than a thick, lustrous head of hair. This episode sponsored by Methuselah Hair-Growth for Baptists. What better tribute to God than a thick, lustrous head of hair. This episode sponsored by Methuselah Hair-Growth for Baptists. What better tribute to God than a thick, lustrous head of hair. no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Episode_10.mp3 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMT 1:57 www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com This announcement recorded using biodegradable voice-over actors This announcement recorded using biodegradable voice-over actors This announcement recorded using biodegradable voice-over actors no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/GMYSM_announcement.mp3 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT 1:53 www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com This episode funded exclusively via the sale of IPR commemorative blood glucose meters. This episode funded exclusively via the sale of IPR commemorative blood glucose meters. -- Inside the Metal Box; an interview with claustrophobic strangler and outdoor chef Graham Von Shreinhaus. This episode funded exclusively via the sale of IPR commemorative blood glucose meters. -- Inside the Metal Box; an interview with claustrophobic strangler and outdoor chef Graham Von Shreinhaus. no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Episode_11.mp3 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMT 4:32 ipr, parody, satire, metal, box, strangle, inside, irrational, public, radio www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com From a secret vault IPR keeps at Car Talk Plaza, a lost segment of Car Talk. This episode sponsored by the Murderers Surplus Store, featuring "slashed" prices on a wide array of orange jumpsuits, duct tape, duffle bags, plastic tarps, and factory-remainder hand-saws. -- From a secret vault IPR keeps at Car Talk Plaza, a lost segment of Car Talk. This episode sponsored by the Murderers Surplus Store, featuring "slashed" prices on a wide array of orange jumpsuits, duct tape, duffle bags, plastic tarps, and factory-remainder hand-saws. -- From a secret vault IPR keeps at Car Talk Plaza, a lost segment of Car Talk. no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Car_Talk_Special.mp3 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:32:00 GMT 5:22 ipr, parody, satire, metal, box, strangle, inside, irrational, public, radio, car, talk, bob, ray www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com This episode underwritten by Sad Polly's Microwaveable Salads This episode underwritten by Sad Polly's Microwaveable Salads -- This week we visit "May I Have The Aisle Seat? I Need To Be Able To Crack My Knees..." ; IPR's weekly look at the movies This episode underwritten by Sad Polly's Microwaveable Salads -- This week we visit "May I Have The Aisle Seat? I Need To Be Able To Crack My Knees..." ; IPR's weekly look at the movies no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Episode_12_MIHTASINTBATCMN.mp3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT 10:01 ipr, parody, satire, irrational, public, radio, movie, review, robot www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com This episode begrudgingly supported by The Million Fish Sticks Initiative This episode begrudgingly supported by The Million Fish Sticks Initiative -- This week; No whispering, brittle bones, spitting seals that begin with L. This episode begrudgingly supported by The Million Fish Sticks Initiative -- This week; No whispering, brittle bones, spitting seals that begin with L. no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Episode_13.mp3 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT 8:30 ipr, parody, satire, irrational, public, radio, whispering, seals, proposition l, joe, smith, holiday, 2008 www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com An unauthorized presentation of a lost "Fresh Air" interview. An unauthorized presentation of a lost "Fresh Air" interview. -- This podcast episode made possible through the support of the Swirdling Panther Hospital, and their community outreach program providing seniors with limited mobility the chance to have the unconditional love and companionship of a recently mended African Panther. An unauthorized presentation of a lost "Fresh Air" interview. -- This podcast episode made possible through the support of the Swirdling Panther Hospital, and their community outreach program providing seniors with limited mobility the chance to have the unconditional love and companionship of a recently mended African Panther. no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/FreshAirSpecial.mp3 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT 12:32 ipr, parody, satire, irrational, public, radio, Fresh, Air, Terry, Gross, joke www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com Outtakes from our 2008 Holiday podcast Outtakes from our 2008 Holiday podcast (contains adult language) Outtakes from our 2008 Holiday podcast (contains adult language) yes http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Episode_13_Outtakes.mp3 Fri, 29 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT 3:17 ipr, parody, satire, irrational, outtakes, bloopers, public, radio, whispering, seals, proposition l, joe, smith, holiday, 2008 www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com Today's headlines. Avant-garde entomology. A traffic update. Today's headlines. Avant-garde entomology. A traffic update. -- This edition of IPR is made possible through the generous support of the Ruth Nutherton Booth Minnesota Dental Initiative, spreading the truth about tooth decay to Deluth Lutheran Youth. Today's headlines. Avant-garde entomology. A traffic update. -- This edition of IPR is made possible through the generous support of the Ruth Nutherton Booth Minnesota Dental Initiative, spreading the truth about tooth decay to Deluth Lutheran Youth. no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Episode_14.mp3 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT 6:53 ipr, parody, satire, irrational, public, radio, grimaulus, caneracti, jackie, kashian, lisa, tharps, ben, shields, jesec, griffin, entomologist, entomology www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com Sharp knees, irrational cruise, gardening miscommunications. Sharp knees, irrational cruise, gardening miscommunications. This episode sponsored by the Mister Martinez Center for Wayward Cats. Sharp knees, irrational cruise, gardening miscommunications. This episode sponsored by the Mister Martinez Center for Wayward Cats. no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Episode_15.mp3 Mon, 7 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT 5:09 ipr, parody, satire, irrational, public, radio, lisa, tharps, ben, shields, jesec, griffin, cruise, tuvan, throat, singing, han, solo www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com Our 2009 Holiday Episode, with a questionably edited interview with the man who discovered the vaccine for Kashtremsheusen Syndrome Episode 16 - Nudity, Juggling, and Kashstremsheusen Syndrome. This episode sponsored by the Scrutts Online Veterenary Hospital, specializing in the treatment of dragons. Episode 16 - Nudity, Juggling, and Kashstremsheusen Syndrome. This episode sponsored by the Scrutts Online Veterenary Hospital, specializing in the treatment of dragons. no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Episode_16.mp3 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT 5:32 ipr, parody, satire, irrational, public, radio, lisa, tharps, ben, shields, jesec, griffin, dan, smith, kashstremsheusen, nudity, juggling www.IrrationalPublicRadio.com Outtakes from Episode 16 Outtakes from Episode 16 Outtakes from Episode 16 no http://www.irrationalpublicradio.com/Episode_16_OUTTAKES.mp3 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT 2:54 ipr, parody, satire, irrational, public, radio, lisa, tharps, ben, shields, jesec, griffin, dan, smith, outtakes, kashtremsheusen, syndrome "));