A rambling kinda talk about life and all that comes with it, past, present & future, joined together with an eclectic selection of great music... (click the title to listen to the podcast, or subscribe in iTunes)
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
DicksnJanes #188: coldcast

The Scarborough Dude catches a cold and misses Podcamp Toronto.
Music:
He's Got the Whole World In His Hand - Laurie London - Magic Hits of the 1950s
Several Species Of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave Grooving With a Pict - Pink Floyd - Ummagumma
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Sunday, February 15, 2009
DicksnJanes #187: andragogy

The Scarborough Dude makes the mistake of studying when he'd rather be drinking beer.
Music:
Spiraling Skeleton Memorial - James Blackshaw - Interstellar Overdrive
Young Love - Sonny James - Magic Hits of the 1950s
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Sunday, February 08, 2009
DicksnJanes #186: fathersonlunch

The Scarborough Dude has lunch with his son. They talk.
Music:
Drinking In Gomorrah - TransGlobal Underground - Impossible Broadcasting
(courtesy of Todd Tyrtle)
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Friday, February 06, 2009
DicksnJanes #185: zoomed
Ken and the Scarborough Dude seem to be co-existing peacefully these days; life is good.
And be sure to check out trewaudio for all your podcasting needs eh!
And be sure to check out trewaudio for all your podcasting needs eh!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
DicksnJanes #184: teachinglearning
Ken continues to try to keep the Scarborough Dude at bay.
Music:
What Deaner Was Talkin' About - Ween - Chocolate And Cheese
Feel - Sam Turton
Check out Sam's music:
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/samturtonmusic
EPK: http://www.sonicbids.com/SamTurton
WEB: http://www.samturton.com
Music:
What Deaner Was Talkin' About - Ween - Chocolate And Cheese
Feel - Sam Turton
Check out Sam's music:
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/samturtonmusic
EPK: http://www.sonicbids.com/SamTurton
WEB: http://www.samturton.com
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
DicksnJanes #183: changes
(Bryon & Mauren in Nigeria)The Scarborough Dude goes missing after Ken gets a phone call.
Music:
Reggaejunkiejew - Ween - Pure Guava
Tonite Will Be Fine - Mr. David Viner - Mojo Presents Cohen Covered
Monday, January 05, 2009
DicksnJanes #182: 2009

The Scarborough Dude tries to start the New Year off right - but does he? (btw, I meant Bennett, not Atlin - you know, the White Pass & Yukon Railway)
Music:
Chocolate Town - Ween - Quebec
Wukun - Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu - Gurrumul
Check out Kelownagirl's podcast
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
DicksnJanes #181: dustofsnow

The Scarborough Dude has new adventures after jumping off the train at Danforth.
Music:
Paintbox - Pink Floyd - Relics
Tender Situation - Ween - Pure Guava
So Many People In The Neighborhood - Ween - Quebec
Chris Brogan: 27 Blogging Secrets to Power Your Community
Friday, December 19, 2008
DicksnJanes #180: letitsnow
The Scarborough Dude is pleased to be free of feeling he has to please.
Music:
Pistol Packin Mama - Al Dexter - Twenty-Four Gunfighter Ballads
Singing The Blues - Marty Robbins - Marty Robbins # 1 Hits
Chelsea Hotel No. 2 - Josh Ritter - Mojo Presents Cohen Covered
Artwork by #1 son (created prior to the Obama election)
Sunday, December 14, 2008
DicksnJanes #179: contentment
Since returning home from his travels, the Scarborough Dude seems inexplicably content.
Music:
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue - Robyn Hitchcock - Robyn Sings Dylan
Art work by Number 1 son
BTW, if you'd like to try a little less of the Scarborough Dude, and hear a little more of someone younger, check out the new podcast, GAPAGE
Saturday, December 06, 2008
DicksnJanes #178: homeward
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
DicksnJanes #176: Shanghai!
The Scarborough Dude takes the night train to Shanghai, and recovers.
More pictures from China & Japan
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
DicksnJanes #175: BeijingBlues
Monday, November 24, 2008
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
DicksnJanes #173: equilibrium
The Scarborough Dude reclaims his equilibrium, but still finds plenty to gripe about.
Music:
She Said, She Said - Mark Mulcahy - Mojo - Revolver Reloaded
Sixth Avenue - Tom Ovans - Uncut Inspired By Bob Dylan
We Ask You To Ride - Wooden Ships - Interstellar Overdrive
Music:
She Said, She Said - Mark Mulcahy - Mojo - Revolver Reloaded
Sixth Avenue - Tom Ovans - Uncut Inspired By Bob Dylan
We Ask You To Ride - Wooden Ships - Interstellar Overdrive
Sunday, October 26, 2008
DicksnJanes #172: whatmeworry?
The Scarborough Dude worries about not worrying, sides with the grasshopper over the ants; and fears his house of cards is about to collapse.
Music:
Unknown - Billie Holiday - Greatest Hits
Raga Nat Bhariav - Harry Manx - Wise And Otherwise
Soul Meets Body - Death Cab For Cutie - Plans
Come Out And Play - Richard Cheese - Lounge Against The Machine
Spiralling Skeleton Memorial - James Blackshaw - Interstellar Overdrive (Uncut)
Music:
Unknown - Billie Holiday - Greatest Hits
Raga Nat Bhariav - Harry Manx - Wise And Otherwise
Soul Meets Body - Death Cab For Cutie - Plans
Come Out And Play - Richard Cheese - Lounge Against The Machine
Spiralling Skeleton Memorial - James Blackshaw - Interstellar Overdrive (Uncut)
Monday, October 20, 2008
DicksnJanes #171: trybz
The Scarborough Dude claims to be making a political statement - then declares himself god.
Music:
St. Andrews - Bedouin Soundclash - Street Gospels
And It Stoned Me - Van Morrison - Best Of Van Morrison
Doodlin' - Horace Silver & The Jazz Messengers - The Best Of Ken Burns Jazz
Music:
St. Andrews - Bedouin Soundclash - Street Gospels
And It Stoned Me - Van Morrison - Best Of Van Morrison
Doodlin' - Horace Silver & The Jazz Messengers - The Best Of Ken Burns Jazz
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
DicksnJanes #170: givingthanks
The Scarborough Dude votes, and gives thank for all he has and enjoys.
Music:
Lucid Dreams - Franz Ferdinand - Lucid Dreams
Pledging My Time - Bob Dylan - Blonde On Blonde
Hey - be sure to check out the Back From The Bin podcast eh! Great music! Go Bunky!
Music:
Lucid Dreams - Franz Ferdinand - Lucid Dreams
Pledging My Time - Bob Dylan - Blonde On Blonde
Hey - be sure to check out the Back From The Bin podcast eh! Great music! Go Bunky!
Monday, October 06, 2008
Sunday, October 05, 2008
DicksnJanes #169: wattsitallabout
The Scarborough Dude enjoys a good week with the help of a few beer and some friends.
Music:
I Remember Clifford - Benny Golson - Sunday Morning Jazz
The Worst Hangover Ever - The Offspring - Splinter
Why Don't You Get A Job? - The Offspring - Americana
Closing notes from Podcamp Montreal presentation:
Have fun!
Be open & honest
Be in the now
Experiment, take chances
Support others
Build a rapport
Care, Share
Explore, inside & out
Be adventurous
Face your fears
Keep on keepin’ on
Rant & rave
Be passionate
Make your own rules
Surrender to time
Don’t plan too much
Don’t over rehearse
Take time to reflect
Live until you die
Subscribe in iTunes
Music:
I Remember Clifford - Benny Golson - Sunday Morning Jazz
The Worst Hangover Ever - The Offspring - Splinter
Why Don't You Get A Job? - The Offspring - Americana
Closing notes from Podcamp Montreal presentation:
Have fun!
Be open & honest
Be in the now
Experiment, take chances
Support others
Build a rapport
Care, Share
Explore, inside & out
Be adventurous
Face your fears
Keep on keepin’ on
Rant & rave
Be passionate
Make your own rules
Surrender to time
Don’t plan too much
Don’t over rehearse
Take time to reflect
Live until you die
Subscribe in iTunes
Sunday, September 28, 2008
DicksnJanes #168: playitbkwrds
The Scarborough Dude cheats at karma and remembers his old Dinky toys.
Music:
Alone Again Or - Calexico - Convict Pool
Karma Police - Radiohead - OK Computer
Music:
Alone Again Or - Calexico - Convict Pool
Karma Police - Radiohead - OK Computer
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
DicksnJanes #167: #PCMTL
The Scarborough Dude finally gets to Montreal and gues what? He has a great time!
Music:
Special Stream Line - Bukka White - Strange Brew
Tonight We Ride - Tom Russell - Uncut June 2004
Music:
Special Stream Line - Bukka White - Strange Brew
Tonight We Ride - Tom Russell - Uncut June 2004
Friday, September 12, 2008
DicksnJanes #166: Matala
The Scarborough Dude has another serendipitous moment - and then hears from an old ‘friend’!
Music:
Jacques Your Body - Les Rythmes Digitales - Revolution] LRD
We Can Be Heros - Wallflowers - Godzilla: The Album
Clint Eastwood - Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood
Music:
Jacques Your Body - Les Rythmes Digitales - Revolution] LRD
We Can Be Heros - Wallflowers - Godzilla: The Album
Clint Eastwood - Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
DicksnJanes #165: wtf?
The Scarborough Dude finds himself in a maze with no exits.
Music:
I Can't Take it No More - John Fogerty - Revival
Down With The Sickness - Richard Cheese - Tuxicity
Music:
I Can't Take it No More - John Fogerty - Revival
Down With The Sickness - Richard Cheese - Tuxicity
Monday, August 25, 2008
6 Things You Didn't Know About Me eh
I wasn't going to do this, but since everyone else seems to be playing nicely, here are 6 things about me most of you probably didn't know. Laurent Lasalle - no! Sylvain Grand'Maison tagged me first, so here goes:
1. I was coach (because I didn't know how to play) of the Jolley Green Giants CNR baseball team in 1967; we never won a single game all season, and the other really serious fastball teams dreaded having to play against us. We did make very good use of the cheap beer in the old CNR clubhouse in Lachine after the games though. And sometimes before.
2. I was hanging out in New York City in 1957 around the time Kerouac's On The Road was first published. Not surprisingly, he and his pals weren't visiting the Empire State Bldg., Radio City Music Hall, the Ed Sullivan Theatre, etc. where we were, so I never met him. 44 years later I stood outside the apartment where he wrote OTR, but he was long gone.
3. The first time I saw a black man in person was at the Valleyfield Arena in the early 50s; I shouted out 'Mom! Look at the chocolate man!' (I don't do that now)
4. One of the nicknames given to me in high school was 'Boiler'. I never really knew why, but it lasted a coupe of years. It wasn't a favourite of mine.
5. Until the age of about 20, I lived on peanut butter or grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. I didn't eat chicken, steak, roast beef or any other adult food. It created some very real problems, and I'm very glad I got over whatever it was that caused this abnormality.
6. Once when I was a little kid I went to Sunday school in the church basement at the wrong time, alone, and all the table and chairs were covered in white sheets and it scared the hell out of me and I ran home crying. I don't think I ever fully recovered from that, and never did join the church.
Here are my tag-victims: MMD (aka Damien), Connie Crosby, Arthur Masters, Ted Reicken, Ajay (Sean Joyner), Cat (as in Mrs. Bob).
Random rules (hat tip to):
1. Link to the person who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on the blog.
3. Write six random things about yourself.
4. Tag six people at the end of your post.
5. Let each person know they have been tagged.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.
1. I was coach (because I didn't know how to play) of the Jolley Green Giants CNR baseball team in 1967; we never won a single game all season, and the other really serious fastball teams dreaded having to play against us. We did make very good use of the cheap beer in the old CNR clubhouse in Lachine after the games though. And sometimes before.
2. I was hanging out in New York City in 1957 around the time Kerouac's On The Road was first published. Not surprisingly, he and his pals weren't visiting the Empire State Bldg., Radio City Music Hall, the Ed Sullivan Theatre, etc. where we were, so I never met him. 44 years later I stood outside the apartment where he wrote OTR, but he was long gone.
3. The first time I saw a black man in person was at the Valleyfield Arena in the early 50s; I shouted out 'Mom! Look at the chocolate man!' (I don't do that now)
4. One of the nicknames given to me in high school was 'Boiler'. I never really knew why, but it lasted a coupe of years. It wasn't a favourite of mine.
5. Until the age of about 20, I lived on peanut butter or grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. I didn't eat chicken, steak, roast beef or any other adult food. It created some very real problems, and I'm very glad I got over whatever it was that caused this abnormality.
6. Once when I was a little kid I went to Sunday school in the church basement at the wrong time, alone, and all the table and chairs were covered in white sheets and it scared the hell out of me and I ran home crying. I don't think I ever fully recovered from that, and never did join the church.
Here are my tag-victims: MMD (aka Damien), Connie Crosby, Arthur Masters, Ted Reicken, Ajay (Sean Joyner), Cat (as in Mrs. Bob).
Random rules (hat tip to):
1. Link to the person who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on the blog.
3. Write six random things about yourself.
4. Tag six people at the end of your post.
5. Let each person know they have been tagged.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
DicksnJanes #164: nearindolence
The Scarborough Dude tries to do nothing, and almost succeeds.
Music:
5:15 The Angels Have Gone - David Bowie - Heathen
Scarborough Dude Tribute - John Meadows
Music:
5:15 The Angels Have Gone - David Bowie - Heathen
Scarborough Dude Tribute - John Meadows
Sunday, August 17, 2008
DicksnJanes #163: comprendspas
The Scarborough Dude wishes he had made more of an effort in high school French classes.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
DicksnJanes #162: touring
Ken tries to keep the Scarborough Dude out of the picture – and almost succeeds.
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
DicksnJanes #160: downsville
The Scarborough Dude gets bummed out, but can't help coming back for more...
Music:
Alone Again Or - Love - Forever Changes
Lazy Morning - Gordon Lightfoot - Old Dan's Records
Queensland Drover - Traditional - Essential Aussie Songs
El Paso - Marty Robbins - Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Music:
Alone Again Or - Love - Forever Changes
Lazy Morning - Gordon Lightfoot - Old Dan's Records
Queensland Drover - Traditional - Essential Aussie Songs
El Paso - Marty Robbins - Gunfighter Ballads And Trail Songs
Saturday, July 05, 2008
DicksnJanes #159: holyf*@k!
The Scarborough Dude wipes out, stands corrected and understands why there are perverts.
Music:
It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry - Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited
I Me Mine - The Beatles - Let It Be... Naked
The Bookhouse Boys - Angelo Badalamenti - Twin Peaks
Music:
It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry - Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited
I Me Mine - The Beatles - Let It Be... Naked
The Bookhouse Boys - Angelo Badalamenti - Twin Peaks
Saturday, June 28, 2008
DicksnJanes #158: the Eh List
The Scarborough Dude reads an old letter and shares further reflections on PAB2008.
Music:
Cubop City - Brew Moore - With Various Bands - The Adventures Of Brew Moore - The Kerouac Connection
One Too Many Mornings - Jerry Jeff Walker - Dylan Country
No More Brew - Brew Moore - With Various Bands - The Adventures Of Brew Moore - The Kerouac Connection
Lord I Hope This Day Is Good - Don Williams - The Gentle Giant
Extra special thanks to Bob and Mark of the Canadian Podcast Buffet for letting me use a clip from their show without even asking.
Music:
Cubop City - Brew Moore - With Various Bands - The Adventures Of Brew Moore - The Kerouac Connection
One Too Many Mornings - Jerry Jeff Walker - Dylan Country
No More Brew - Brew Moore - With Various Bands - The Adventures Of Brew Moore - The Kerouac Connection
Lord I Hope This Day Is Good - Don Williams - The Gentle Giant
Extra special thanks to Bob and Mark of the Canadian Podcast Buffet for letting me use a clip from their show without even asking.
Monday, June 23, 2008
DicksnJanes #157: prePABpost
The Scarborough Dude says goodbye to one old friend, and hello to many new ones at PAB.
Music:
Trambone! - Duane Eddy - Rebel Rouser
Forty Miles Of Bad Road - Duane Eddy - Rebel Rouser
Where Do I Go From Here - Don Williams - The Gentle Giant
Music:
Trambone! - Duane Eddy - Rebel Rouser
Forty Miles Of Bad Road - Duane Eddy - Rebel Rouser
Where Do I Go From Here - Don Williams - The Gentle Giant
Sunday, June 15, 2008
DicksnJanes #156: relationslips
The Scarborough Dude share another hour with you - and promises more.
Music:
I Feel So Bad - What The Shit?! - What The Shit?!
Water Truck Driver - Errol Fletcher - Songs From The Top Of The World
Tanola Nomads - Sainkho - O Canada
Golden Slumbers - The Beatles - Abbey Road
Music:
I Feel So Bad - What The Shit?! - What The Shit?!
Water Truck Driver - Errol Fletcher - Songs From The Top Of The World
Tanola Nomads - Sainkho - O Canada
Golden Slumbers - The Beatles - Abbey Road
Monday, June 09, 2008
DicksnJanes #155: tomdickandgary
Join the Scarborough Dude as he chats with crazy friends from Windsor to Orillia.
Music:
Ragtime Cowboy Joe - The Riders Of The Purple Sage - Singin' In The Saddle
Greenback Dollar - Kingston Trio - The Kingston Trio
The Happiest Days Of Our Lives - Pink Floyd - The Wall (Disc 1)
The NEW call in number: 206-600-6044
Music:
Ragtime Cowboy Joe - The Riders Of The Purple Sage - Singin' In The Saddle
Greenback Dollar - Kingston Trio - The Kingston Trio
The Happiest Days Of Our Lives - Pink Floyd - The Wall (Disc 1)
The NEW call in number: 206-600-6044
Sunday, June 01, 2008
DicksnJanes #154: andonandonandon
The Scarborough Dude drags his faithful listeners thru yet another week...
Music:
With God On Our Side - Buddy Miller - Uncut Inspired By Bob Dylan
What God Wants, Part II - Roger Waters - Amused To Death
Crepuscule With Nellie - Thelonious Monk - Strange Brew
Chug-A-Lug - Roger Miller - Country Bad Boys
Leave a message for the Scarborough Dude at: 206-600-6044
Music:
With God On Our Side - Buddy Miller - Uncut Inspired By Bob Dylan
What God Wants, Part II - Roger Waters - Amused To Death
Crepuscule With Nellie - Thelonious Monk - Strange Brew
Chug-A-Lug - Roger Miller - Country Bad Boys
Leave a message for the Scarborough Dude at: 206-600-6044
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