TV Oracle Podcast #19: American Idolz

This week, the Oracles delve into a discussion of truly American idols of all kinds. First, during our TV Update: Reality Edition, we discuss the most recent American Idol performances, famous love songs. Find out who we (correctly) predicted to go home. Next, the new season of Donald Trump's The Apprentice gets its due on the podcast as we proclaim "ding dong, the witch is gone." Finally, we wax poetic on the past few weeks of Survivor and the importance of Exile Island's hidden immunity idol. Plus, we just plain idolize front-runner Terry.

Next, Clarence gives his impression of the recent box office bomb, American Dreamz. While the film serves up equally vicious parodies of American Idol, the current presidency, and celeb culture in general, Clarence wonders to whom this film is targeted. Tune in to see if he thought the satire was biting enough to make it a funny film, or was it just too over the top?

Also, somewhere in this podcast lies the secret code word that could win you and your friends one of 10 posters from HBO's hit show Big Love, airing Sunday nights at 10pm after The Sopranos. Simply email the code word to us, and you'll win! It's that easy!

Good luck!

~ Clarence

TV Oracle Podcast #19: American Idolz
34:44

* Intro
* News and Notes: TV Updates
* Film: American Dreamz
* Close

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TV Oracle Podcast #18: Brokeback Geisha

The Oracle is back!

Our topics this week include a discussion of Memoirs of a Geisha and Brokeback Mountain, two new DVDs that are now available. We also give our now unofficial weekly TV Update. Listen now as this has quietly crept in as a regular segment.

Clarence, admittedly cranky, and Blake, who confesses his jetlag, get off to a great start on the topic of TV, covering American Idol, Invasion, and Bravo's Top Chef. The crankiness and weary eyes quickly disappear as they continue through the DVD segment of the show. Both seem bewildered by the question "So, what is a Geisha anyway?" Are they missing something? Please email if you know the truth! (Side note, Clarence wishes to convey that, yes, he knows he got the names of the actress in Geisha wrong. He apologizes profusely.)

Also, stay tuned for a contest sponsored by HBO's Big Love.

~ Blake

TV Oracle Podcast #18: Brokeback Geisha
44:21

* Intro
* News and Notes: TV Updates
* DVD: Memoirs of a Geisha and Brokeback Mountain
* Close

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TV Oracle Podcast #17: The TV Oracle's Guide to Nashville

This week, the Oracles embark on the first of the monthly series "Our Favorite Movies," starting with one of Clarence's favorite movies: Robert Altman's Nashville. Having never seen the film before, Blake wanders into the chaos that is an Altman film and comes out relatively unscathed. Although, he's not sure if he ever wants to wade in again... Tune in to hear his reaction and Clarence's explanation of why he loves this film.

But before that segment, the Oracles discuss this week's American Idol, Lost, and Desperate Housewives episodes.

TV Oracle Podcast #17: The TV Oracle's Guide to Nashville
53:28

* Intro
* News and Notes: TV Updates
* Film: Nashville
* Close

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