The Barryfest Chronicles

    7 Feb 2010

    “Longview” - Green Day

    My mom confiscated Dookie from me because of her objections to the questionable content found in many of the songs.  I am sure she would not have noticed anything if I had not made a habit of blasting this song over and over again everyday after middle school for about a month straight.

    5 Feb 2010

    “On Saturday, the voters will put away one unfortunate symbol from that terrible time and a day later the Saints could undo the rest.”

    4 Feb 2010

    The Matt & Jack Podvast, Episode #003

    With Mardi Gras parades rolling and the filming of The Real World: Back to New Orleans well underway, we have the perfect excuse to discuss some of our favorite topics in the history of discussion.  After briefly touching on some of the better Carnival Krewes and exploring the difference between red wine and malt liquor, we dive headfirst into all things Real World. We offer a theory on why recent seasons have been so hard to watch, share some thoughts on the housemates’ new digs and make a few pleas to the producers who recently descended on our fair city.  Additionally, with the help of some awesome feedback from our culturally-literate listeners, we set the record straight on the things we got wrong in the first two episodes.

    DISCLAIMER: Appropriately, some portions of this episode get very NOLA-centric, especially when we start talking about geography and the best/worst bars in the city. But fear not, intrepid listeners. The majority of the discussion stays relatively broad, and the rest provides some great insider information that you can use to impress your friends when The Real World: Back to New Orleans hits the airwaves.

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    1 Feb 2010

    “Here’s the thing about saying something controversial: people are then going to look back through everything you’ve ever said to find more.”

    28 Jan 2010

    “Big Me” - Foo Fighters

    Are the situations in this video any more absurd than a guy in a new suit rolling around on a freshly painted park bench right before a job interview?  I think not.

    27 Jan 2010

    “Apparently the theme for the evening was “top 40 stars laboring under the impression they’re alternative even though they co-write songs with the people behind Hilary Duff and Britney Spears’s hits.” Or something like that.”

    26 Jan 2010

    The Matt & Jack Podvast, Episode #002

    After a week off, the “Podvast” is back, taking on such important issues as FAA regulations, Avatar, Steely Dan, Avenue Pub, Weekend at Bernie’s, Coldplay, Mannequin, Andrew McCarthy, James Spader, Boston Legal, Steppenwolf, Ally McBeal, David Cronenberg, Crash, Goodburger, Donald Trump and much more. Don’t mind the verbal tics and rhetorical crutches. We know exactly what we are talking about and are joined by longtime friend of the show Dave.

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    25 Jan 2010

    Garrett Hartley Hits a Field Goal. Chaos Ensues.

    There is good reason why I watch every Saints game at the Nail. In addition to being home to hard-working bartenders and good-looking clientele, it is the unofficial meeting place for the most rabid sports fans I have ever seen in any city.

    Last night was a special moment for the long-suffering fans of the New Orleans Saints. I wasn’t around for the tough-times, but that did not make being part of the epic celebration any less awesome.

    22 Jan 2010

    “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” - Spin Doctors

    I frequent one particular coffee shop in the Lower Garden District solely because over half the times I’ve walked in the door, this song was playing on their stereo.  It is not about my affinity for the Spin Doctors as much as it is about my appreciation for a barista who unapologetically cranks his one favorite mixtape every chance he gets.