Episode 88: Even the Celestial Steed wonders when iAdam will propose

April 19, 2010  |  Posted by: The Scope

While your Scope hosts were busy sizing up their Depends undergarments and guzzling gallons of Ensure Vitamin drink, the “tweens” of the US of A went out and took over the pop culture landscape. We were out of touch, too busy watching “Murder She Wrote” reruns and listening to our Tiffany cassette tape to care.

But now, the Ignorance. Stops. Here.

Episode 88 brings a brand new bit, “What The Kids Are Into,” in which your Scope hosts dive into the latest teen trends. Yes, you’ll find out if the romantic vampire movement has “teeth,” and if Jared is now a Biebermaniac. It’s sure to make you feel thirteen all over again — even if that’s not a good thing.

We also take on the first legit comic movie of the year, Kick-Ass. And you know what that means: your Scope hosts do the entire show in green and yellow scuba suits, all the while pummeling each other with night sticks. Too bad we’re not filming this sucker…(foreshadowing?)

The Scope episode 88 thinks we’re alone now. There doesn’t seem to be anyone around.

Reviews
Film
3 Stars – Kick-Ass

Music
Scope Sounds: “Don’t Step On My Sneakers” – The Beatards

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Episode 87: Doin’ the Reverse Cowboy (aka The First Ever Scope Madness!)

April 5, 2010  |  Posted by: The Scope

After years of laziness, Scope music correspondent Al decided, on his own, to coordinate another “Scope Event.” Of course, you all know we’re talking about the inaugural edition of Scope Madness, the music geek version of some sort of post-secondary basketball tourney. We think.

Episode 87 features the final four (can we even use that phrase without the NCAA coming to sue our collective asses?) songs and spirited debate on the pros and cons of each tune. Yes, The Beatles may have come up in the conversation. Yes, Adam hated on them. Yes, Adam secretly wanted to replace The Beatles Madness song with his favorite song of all time, “Rico Suave” (expertly rapped by Gerardo.) Or was it “Informer” by Snow? It really doesn’t matter, does it?

And guess what? It’s the four year anniversary of The Scope. So the timing of the competition couldn’t be better.

Oh, yes it could. Because the aforementioned Al sat in on the show to help things out. And the gang got to talk about the sexy frosted tips of Guy Fieri.

So, it was a perfect show. Happy Anniversary, Scope!

The Scope episode #87 believes there isn’t a sexual position called “The Kings of Leon.” But maybe there should be.

Reviews
Television
2 Stars – Minute to Win It – NBC Sunday 8/7c

Music
Scope Sounds: “All Y’all” – Gringo Star

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Scope Madness Round Three Results

April 4, 2010  |  Posted by: The Scope

Winners are in BOLD and advance to the next round of play.

Oldies

(9) “Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival vs.
(5) “Whats Going On?” by Marvin Gaye

(6) “Hey Jude” by The Beatles vs.
(2) “Rocket Man” by Elton John

1980s

(1) “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses vs.
(4) “Every Breath You Take” by The Police

(3) “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking” For by U2 vs.
(10) “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson

1990s

(1) “Sabotage” by Beastie Boys vs.
(4) “Everlong” by Foo Fighters

(3) “Live Forever” by Oasis vs.
(7) “Karma Police” by Radiohead

2000s

(8) “Love Lockdown” by Kanye West vs.
(5) “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon

(3) “Maps” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs vs.
(2) “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers

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Scope Madness Round Two Results

April 3, 2010  |  Posted by: The Scope

Winners are in BOLD and advance to the next round of play.

Oldies

(1) “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen vs.
(9) “Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival

(5) “Whats Going On?” by Marvin Gaye vs.
(13) “Piano Man” by Billy Joel

(6) “Hey Jude” by The Beatles vs.
(3) “Imagine” by John Lennon

(7) “Baba O’Reilly” by The Who vs.
(2) “Rocket Man” by Elton John

1980s

(1) “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses vs.
(8) “Just Like Heaven” by The Cure

(12) “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears For Fears vs.
(4) “Every Breath You Take” by The Police

(11) “Purple Rain” by Prince vs.
(3) “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2

(10) “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson vs.
(15) “Jump” by Van Halen

1990s

(1) “Sabotage” by Beastie Boys vs.
(9) “Today” by The Smashing Pumpkins

(5) “Closing Time” by Semisonic vs.
(4) “Everlong” by Foo Fighters

(6) “Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers vs.
(3) “Live Forever” by Oasis

(7) “Karma Police” by Radiohead vs.
(2) “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana

2000s

(1) “Lose Yourself” by Eminem vs.
(8) “Love Lockdown” by Kanye West

(5) “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon vs.
(13) “Such Great Heights” by Postal Service

(6) “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson vs.
(3) “Maps” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

(7) “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley vs.
(2) “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers

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Scope Madness Round One Results: 2000s

April 2, 2010  |  Posted by: The Scope

Winners are in BOLD and advance to the next round of play.

(1) “Lose Yourself” by Eminem vs.
(16) “Black Like Me” by Spoon

(8) “Love Lockdown” by Kanye West vs.
(9) “Feel Good Inc.” by Gorillaz

(5) “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon vs.
(12) “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay

(4) “Hurt” by Johnny Cash vs.
(13) “Such Great Heights” by Postal Service

(6) “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson vs.
(11) “Oxford Comma” by Vampire Weekend

(3) “Maps” by Yeah Yeah Yeahs vs.
(14) “No One Knows” by Queens of the Stone Age

(7) “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley vs.
(10) “Flourescent Adolescent” by Arctic Monkeys

(2) “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers vs.
(15) “Tribute” by Tenacious D

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Scope Madness Round One Results: 1990s

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Winners are in BOLD and advance to the next round of play.

(1) “Sabotage” by Beastie Boys vs.
(16) “Last Goodbye” by Jeff Buckley”

(8) “The Distance” by Cake vs.
(9) “Today” by The Smashing Pumpkins

(5) “Closing Time” by Semisonic vs.
(12) “Ordinary World” by Duran Duran

(4) “Everlong” by Foo Fighters vs.
(13) “In The Garage” by Weezer

(6) “Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers vs.
(11) “Army” by Ben Folds Five

(3) “Live Forever” by Oasis vs.
(14) “Black” by Pearl Jam

(7) “Karma Police” by Radiohead vs.
(10) “Regret” by New Order

(2) “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana vs.
(15) “Killing In The Name” by Rage Against the Machine

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Scope Madness Round One Results: 1980s

April 1, 2010  |  Posted by: The Scope

Winners are in BOLD and advance to the next round of play.

(1) “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses vs.
(16) “Driver 8” by R.E.M.

(8) “Just Like Heaven” by The Cure vs.
(9) “Epic” by Faith No More

(5) “There Is a Light That Will Never Go Out” by The Smiths vs.
(12) “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” by Tears For Fears

(4) “Every Breath You Take” by The Police vs.
(13) “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey

(6) “Left of the Dial” by The Replacements vs.
(11) “Purple Rain” by Prince

(3) “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking” For by U2 vs.
(14) “Head Like a Hole” by Nine Inch Nails

(7) “Drive” by The Cars vs.
(10) “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson

(2) “Walk This Way” by Run DMC & Aerosmith vs.
(15) “Jump” by Van Halen

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Scope Madness Round One Results: Oldies

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Winners are in BOLD and advance to the next round of play.

(1) “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen vs.
(16) “Times They Are a Changin'” by Bob Dylan

(8) “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” by The Rolling Stones vs.
(9) “Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival

(5) “Whats Going On?” by Marvin Gaye vs.
(12) “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys

(4) “Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd vs.
(13) “Piano Man” by Billy Joel

(6) “Hey Jude” by The Beatles vs.
(11) “I Want You Back” by Jackson 5

(3) “Imagine” by John Lennon vs.
(14) “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond

(7) “Baba O’Reilly” by The Who vs.
(10) “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding” by Elvis Costello

(2) “Rocket Man” by Elton John vs.
(15) “Break On Through” by The Doors

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The Official Scope Madness Bracket

March 30, 2010  |  Posted by: The Scope

The votes have been tallied. The songs have been seeded. The time for battle is upon us. And you can play along!

It’s time to grab your official Scope Madness bracket. Fill it out. Start an office pool. Use your knowledge to taunt your adversaries. But most importantly, follow along as we pick our way through the bracket on our way to the Scope Madness Final Four.

In the days to come, we’ll be periodically announcing on Facebook and Twitter which songs have advanced to the next round of play. The Final Four will be announced on the next episode of The Scope. Those four will be debated, and a Scope Madness champion will be crowned.

The winners of the first round will begin to be posted at 12:00 CST on Wednesday, March 31, so don’t delay picking your winners!

Scope Madness bracket (PDF)

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Episode 86: Taft Rhymes With Craft (a.k.a. The Scopémon Chronicles)

March 22, 2010  |  Posted by: The Scope

Because you demanded it: Jared, Adam, and Shane get in a room and talk about nothing but fun stuff. Like health care reform. The Minnesota Twins. Cat vomit. Woefully out of date Oscar news. And rehashed material from the excellent Scope #85.

Yes, it’s a watershed episode.

Al dialed in to help plug “Scope Madness,” the ultimate music competition in podcasting. (Wait, Al wasn’t available? Ugh.) At least there was a world-famous Scope review. (No review? This ain’t going good, is it?)

Hmm. Well, the show was under two hours. That’s something we all can get behind.

The Scope episode 85 knows where you live…but too lazy to do anything about it.

Music
Scope Sounds: “Oh Won’t You Show Your Cans” – The Boobles

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