AOL on our hometowns:

Kendall and I live in the (2) center(s) of the world, and this invites criticism from those terrified of 18 lane highways and the hordes of pick-pockets waiting to pounce on anyone with a fanny pack.

But luckily AOL has come along to defend us!

Here's what they say about New York and LA, respectively:

New York City
The high cost of living and dense population of New York City make it seem a daunting place to live. The average price of a Manhattan apartment is $1.3 million. Parking spaces go for the price of McMansions in other cities. And many apartments aren't that much bigger than parking spaces. However, New York City is still a land of opportunity -- whether you're seeking fame, fortune, culture, or just want to live in the center of it all. On that score, no other city can compete.

Los Angeles
Fires, freeways and active encouragement of all that is fake in American culture -- that is what L.A. is known for. It was also called the most polluted city in the country by the American Lung Association. However, Los Angeles is the nation's trendsetter and the most creative outcasts from other communities all go there to find work, acceptance and some fun.

Thank God they are on the case! And now our families are free to come and visit us.

Happy Birthday to our Friend!

Yes, it's true! A close personal friend of mine and Kendall's is having a birthday today!!

Twenty Seven years ago, the world was blessed with the birth of the one and only, multi-talented, artiste: Justin Timberlake. Born in Tennessee (like all the best celebrities) his musical talent was discovered while still in the womb. His mother first heard his heavenly voice humming along to the car radio as she was being driven to the hospital.



He later went to elementary school with RheAnn White (our connection! check out our top friends on MYSPACE baby!) and it was there he somehow was escorted to the Mickey Mouse Club. He went on to form supergroup 'Nsync with those other boys. (Fun fact: it was during this time he first appeared on my bedroom wall!)



After the dissolution of TRL trailblazers 'Nsync, he went on to record the hot and heavy albums "Justified" and "Futuresex/Lovesounds." He is now currently immortal.



Help us in wishing JT the happiest of rich and famous birthdays!

Media Minute (Blog version)

Joining the ranks of some of our southern cousins, John Edwards and Rudy G. have dropped out of the race for the white house. We know that you are probably waiting to decide who to vote for until you hear whom Cliff and Kendall have thrown their (considerable) weight behind. But, have no fear our official podcaster endorsement will be forthcoming.

Montel Williams is ceasing production at the end of this season!! This is leaving a gaping hole in the programming of many local affiliates. Sure, they could find some other fame-hungry judge to fill the timeslot, but we have another idea.

Oh wait, maybe Marie Osmond will take his place. She's apparently getting her own talk show next season. Was no one else paying attention in the late 90's? She and Donnie had a show for about two years after Rosie became popular and everyone without something to do got their own show. We did enjoy the headline for the AOL story though: 'Dancing' Loser Gets a Talk Show'. No Mormon propaganda!

Remember when Kendall broke the WEIRD story of the pot vending machines? Well, it's true!! Hopefully they'll be next to regular vending machines. For convenience.

They're getting rid of those awful Wendy's commercials with weirdos in red wigs. Yay!! Now can they please bring Dave Thomas back from the dead? They did it with Fred Astaire. Or they could just air this:



That'll get rid of the January blahhhs.

Tell Me Lies

Believe it when we tell you that a brand new episode of Cliff and Kendall: Coast to Coast is on the way!

This week we're talking all about lies. Why do we lie? How do we lie? How can you tell if someone else is lying? (Listen for Kendall's super informational explanation of how to be your own personal lie detector- and then if that gameshow "To Tell the Truth" is revived you can clean up!! Just remember your old podcasting friends when you're looking to unload some of those winnings!)

Cliff regales the world with the tale of the first lie he ever told. Kendall tries to pull one over on our listeners and even MORE.

Also, we debut the new segment "Cliff and Kendall's History Lesson" and we again venture into the fan favorite world of "Weird News!!" (You won't believe some of the strange stuff Kendall's dug up this week! Outrageous!!)

So come along, as your old buddies explore the world of bending the truth. And there isn't one mention of "I did not have sexual relations with that woman" or "Iraq is overflowing with weapons of mass destruction." Can you believe it? We forgot to get political!! You'll just have to wait for our Fourth of July Fireworks show.

Learn More!

If you were curious about things Cliff and Kendall were talking about this week, this post may help you sleep at night.

Putting on a production of "Greater Tuna" or "A Tuna Christmas" turned up on Cliff and Kendall's collective bucket list. To learn more, just click on Greater Tuna for all the answers!

Kendall spoke about the amazing History Channel special "Life After People." Learn more here.

Interested in reading more about life after death? This is (probably) the Sylvia Browne book Cliff read about life "on the other side."

Also, from the cutting room floor of Cliff and Kendall's favorite things:

Cliff's favorite website: X-Entertainment
its an incredibly funny site dedicated mostly to the nostalgia of the 1980's. If you grew up then you will love reading articles on things like He-Man, seeing old commercials, and re-experiencing the things that made our youth so "special." The site also does amazing month-long celebrations of Halloween and Christmas.

Bucket List

The latest bandwagon for Cliff and Kendall to jump on is that of making a "bucket list."

We ain't go no shame! This new episode is really, really good. I'm just layin' it out there. In it, Cliff and Kendall discuss things we want to do before we die, such as boring things like taking trips and winning podcaster awards.

But then things get interesting when we TELL YOU WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DIE. Its been a mystery for a while and we thought we'd finally clear things up.

(Is it distracting how I write "we" sometimes and "Cliff and Kendall" sometimes?)

We also debut a new segment called "Cliff and Kendall's Media Minute" in which hot topics of the day are discussed and brought to your attention. Because its really all about YOU!

Into the mailbag we also dip, bringing out viewer mail that's too outrageous to be believed!

And did you know, every episode of our show is a labor of love? Emphasis on labor. (One day we'll write a joint autobiography called "Cliff and Kendall: Technical Difficulties.") But we love podcasting and podcasting is our destiny and it is the alpha and the omega so we do it anyway.

Come along on this fantastic voyage!! This is the best episode yet. There I said it. Again.

gonna miss him

1979-2008