Let the insanity begin! For the 173rd edition of Social Blend, we’re joined by Jeremy Rosen from Roadrunner Records, and Terr Ciavarra aka Media Nox. We kick off the show paying tribute to and remembering Steve Jobs who sadly passed away today. Then we move into the show content by looking back on the Amanda Knox case, which we had been discussing right here on the podcast back when the mainstream media were ignoring it. We dig into the case a little and debate the recent news of her acquittal, release, and subsequent return to the United States.
Joining the 99%, we discuss the recent developments of Occupy Wall Street – which seems to be quite a movement beginning to take off in some unexpected places across the United States. We highlight what the media is doing and why they are falcon punching Occupy Wall Street, and how fucked up that is!
But it’s not all ‘srs bsnss’… we mention the finale to Doctor Who Series 6, while on the music front, we look at an abhorrent article by Yahoo claiming that artists like Ozzy Osbourne and Iron Maiden are amongst the “worst” of metal – WTF?? We remember Nirvana‘s Nevermind, with this year being the 20th anniversary of the release of the groundbreaking album – and later look at the long awaited marriage of Gene Simmons from KISS and Shannon Tweed.
Jeremy has also brought some tunes for us on this episode. His first selection is from SignMeTo.RoadrunnerRecords.com, and is a new band called Bad Salad. Also from Roadrunner, we play tracks from Opeth, Dream Theater, and Slipknot. And for our WTF story of the week, we turn to a story that “started with an Internet ad for ‘companionship‘…
All this and more on this week’s edition of Social Blend!
24 Arrested As Protesters Pack Financial District in Boston
90% of Americans say economy stinks
After watching The Wedding Of River Song…
Amanda Knox acquitted of murder
Amanda Knox acquitted of Murder Charge!!!
Amanda Knox Freed After Appeal in Italian Court
Amanda Knox trial: Knox makes plea to Italian court
Amanda Knox wins Meredith Kercher murder appeal
Anderson Cooper Accuses Reddit Of Spreading Child Pornography
Anderson Cooper admits to browsing r/jailbait when he is all alone at night.
Anwar Al-awlaki Got “Due Process In War,” Officials Say
Apple ‘visionary’ Steve Jobs dead at 56
Apple Visionary Steve Jobs Dies At 56
Are NYC Police Protesting Abuse of Occupy Wall Street?
BBC and CNN on the wall street protest
Before and After Anderson Cooper traffic stats
Bradley Manning has been detained for 498 days without trial. 1 year, 4 months, 10 days
A bunch of hippies are outside my NYC office bitching about how much money I made last year
Craigslist #OccupyWallStreet Pick-Up Ads
Chicago’s Board Of Trade Has A Message For #Occupy Protestors
‘Companionship’ session at couple’s Jensen Beach home ends with shotgun blast
The Doctor Who TARDISblend 42: The Wedding Of River Song
10 Classic ‘Doctor Who’ Adventures Worth Checking Out
10 More Classic ‘Doctor Who’ Adventures For New Fans To Check Out
The First Half of 2011: Albums That Should Be In Every Home
First ‘official’ statement from the Occupy Wall Street movement
Five Facts You Should Know About the Wealthiest One Percent of Americans
From a Tennant Doctor Who episode
Gizmodo’s embarrassing Steve Jobs typo
The Hidden Power of Occupy Wall Street
How many of you will leave Bank of America once then start charging you $5 to use your debit card?
Hundreds of Occupy Wall Street protesters arrested
I would like to participate in an Occupy event, but I have a job
It only takes 20 minutes to shift the blame
It’s never good enough for you, is it?
Italian appeal court clears Amanda Knox of murder
Italian jury clears American Amanda Knox of murder
Just 400 Americans — 400 — have more wealth than half of all Americans combined.
Keith Olbermann calls out Media Blackout on ‘Occupy Wall Street’ Protest
KISS Rocker Gene Simmons Weds Long-Time Love Shannon Tweed
Nobel Prize Winning Economist Supports Protests
NPR responds to claims from some that “Occupy Wall Street” isn’t adequately covered
NYPD Arrests Over 80 At “Occupy Wall Street” Protests
The Occupy Wall Street protests have spread to Boston
Pardon my political ignorance but I believe this holds true
Reddit Advice Animals: Steve Jobs Died
Regarding this occupy wall street ordeal…
Say What?! Ozzy’s ‘Bark At The Moon’ Makes Yahoo’s Worst Heavy Metal Albums List
Steve Hughes: the “straightness” of gay men, and the “gayness” of straight men
Steve Jobs, Apple founder, dies
Steve Jobs Dies: Apple Chief Innovated Personal Computer, Created iPad, iPod, iPhone
Steve Jobs dies; Apple co-founder was 56
TARDIS Index File: The Wedding of River Song
TARDISblend 38: The Blood Line
The Ten Worst Heavy Metal Albums of All-Time?
Time can be rewritten: Don’t you dare…
Uh oh, Fox News is NOT going to like this…
U.S.-born al Qaeda cleric Anwar al-Awlaki killed, Yemen says
U.S. officials warn of possible retaliation over al-Awlaki killing
Van Jones: Wall Street Protests: Which Side Are You On?
Wall Street occupation spreads to Canada
Wall Street Protest Growing – Major Unions Join Wall Street Protest
Wall Street protests spread to other cities
Wikipedia: Murder of Meredith Kercher
Wikipedia: The Wedding of River Song
With Anniversary Of Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ Album, Iconic Baby Turns 20 Years Old