Maureen sent me this clever remix from YouTube. Awesomeness.

Woke up this morning to a link from Brian that the show had been covered on MSN today. Larry Carroll, who writes for media giant MTV and a slew of others, gave his take on some great podcasts:

“Are you a pod person? You know pod people when you see ‘em: They’re funny, hip, good cooks and always up on the latest news. They absorb information on their own schedule, aren’t plagued by commercials or vapid morning DJs and are typically found with a smile on their face and plugs in their ears.

Years ago, podcasting was heralded as a medium that would transform entertainment. After a few growing pains, that prediction is proving true, as legions of people now know few pleasures as great as discovering a new episode downloaded and waiting for them.”

Larry, then goes on to list AC alongside shows like Harry Shearer’s “Le Show,” “Ask a Ninja,” and USA Today’s “Pop Candy.”

Here’s what he said about us:

“For more than 100 episodes, the truth-is-stranger-than-fiction framework of “Cliche” has focused on stories bold, bizarre and bogus. Look beyond the freaks of the week, however, and you find host Scott Parent cultivating a sincere friendship with his fan base. Telling tales of his life and family that are often hilarious and always heartfelt, Parent’s “Cliche” is anything, but, well, cliche.”

Makes me wonder what Mia does when we leave her alone.

Obviously this was edited for effect. Nonetheless, it’s an interesting commentary on the state of mind of some of our young men and women that have been tasked with going to fight in Iraq.

Club Iraq from wreckandsalvage on Vimeo.

By Wreck & Salvage

I’m so proud to be an American…

I came across this article this morning on MSNBC about a 5 year old boy that was suspended from his kindergarten for having a mohawk. I was initially pissed off. Schools shouldn’t have the right to suspend a 5 year old for his haircut should they?

Then I started to think – should they? Obviously, being a new dad I’m going to have to start thinking about things Emma may do when she gets older including tattoos, short skirts, body piercings and whatever else they think of between now and then. I didn’t think I have to worry about it at age 5.

I’m a liberal guy when it comes to appearance. I shave my head, have what some consider funky facial hair and I have my ears pierced. In fact, back before I lost my hair I had long hair. I went to a private Catholic high school and during the first week of my senior year I was told to either cut my hair or leave the school. I left the school. My point is I understand railing against the norms of society.

But, do schools, kindergartens even, have the right to tell parents and kids how to cut their hair? If they’re private, they can do whatever they want. If they are public, should they have that right? Would I take a stand if Emma had a mohawk and wanted to keep it? I don’t know yet.

I want to raise my daughter with a balance of individuality and free expression, but also with the understanding that there are sometimes rules in life that we need to follow. I’m not sure where this falls yet.

What do you think?

I admit it. I watch “Rock of Love” with Bret Michaels. Both seasons. I’m not proud of it, but there you have it.

This week SNL returned to the air after the prolonged writer’s strike. They did a really funny parody of R.O.L. Enjoy.