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I know you like podcasts. You’re young and hip; you are into entertainment and technology. Presumably, you are wearing plaid shirt at the moment, or at least own one. So, are you listening to Stop Podcasting Yourself?

The show is hosted by two very funny Canadians, Dave Shumka and Graham Clark. Look, I know Canada is a little strange to you. They’re like that second cousin you see every few years at a family event. You know you should talk to him but he has a funny accent and puts gravy on everything. Relax. These guys are from Vancouver. Vancouver is very nice! And it’s only about an hour outside of Seattle. That’s where coffee was born and that plaid shirt you’re wearing got popular. Not so strange now, huh?

Dave and Graham’s chemistry creates an amiable atmosphere for both listeners and guests. Speaking of which, recent guests include the outstanding Paul F. Tompkins and Jimmy Pardo. If you were to listen, and you should, you’d learn things; things like Magneto hates yachts and Sword Swallowers shouldn’t attempt tongue twisters. These lessons are invaluable. Dave and Graham are so affable listening to the show is like a hot fudge sundae for your ears (Note: this is a simile; please do not put ice cream in your ear canal).

Stop Podcasting Yourself (SPY) also offers an incredible service to the listening public. Do you remember the last time you got drunk and you thought you were hilarious? In your inebriated state you wished you could call someone to validate just how funny you were, but unfortunately all of your friends were with you, or possibly you were drinking alone because you have no friends. Well, here’s your outlet! Stop Podcasting Yourself provides a voicemail for you to drunk dial (206-339-8328). (Also, here’s a directory of designated driver services in case you’re not drinking at home with the cat like me.)

Your iTunes and RSS subscriptions are your own business. It is certainly not my place or the government’s place to tell you what to do with your body (specifically your ears and brain are involved in this case). But you are only doing a disservice to yourself by not listening. If you enjoy charming, endearing conversations about Blossom and whether or not you can hum the opening theme music to Saturday Night Live, you are in luck.