Archive for the ‘Popular Culture’ Category

Watchman Digest, Episode 17

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

Watchman Digest

Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia, O-O-Obama

Hosts: Stan Cox and Larry Fain

In this episode Stan and Larry discuss the economic stimulus bill presently before Congress, and the change in policy Obama has passed regarding monetary support of family planning organizations in foreign countries, that either perform abortions, or give out information on abortion services.  Also, the gift that keeps on giving, a “Chia pet” bust of Barack Obama.  Larry immediately put it on next year’s Christmas list! (more…)

Watchman Digest, Episode 13

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

Watchman Digest

Cell Phones and Water Do Not Mix!

Hosts: Stan Cox and Larry Fain

A brand new year, and a brand new episode of Watchman Digest!  In this episode Larry and Stan discuss the College Football BCS system; New Year’s resolutions for Barack Obama (hint: do NOTHING!); the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, and how in the world Al Franken is being elected to the U.S. Senate!  Stan rants on Cell phone providers, and Larry preaches on Philippians 3.  All in all, a good way to start the year 2009! (more…)

Watchman Digest, Episode 11

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

Watchman Digest

“How ’bout them Boys!”

Host: Stan Cox

Larry Fain misses a second, (and hopefully) final week after having oral surgery.  Stan spends time this week exercising his filibuster privileges, and talking about Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, the Dallas Cowboys, two examples of Hollywood immorality (Madonna and Jennifer Aniston), and our smoking (literally) President-elect Barack Obama!  (Note:  There is an occasional “glitch” in the audio, I’m not sure where it came from.  It does not greatly impact the program, just an occasional “click”, but I am aware of it, and I will do some testing to make sure it doesn’t crop up again next week). (more…)

Watchman Digest, Episode 2

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

Watchman Digest

Descent into Socialism

Hosts:  Larry Fain & Stan Cox

Larry and Stan discuss the Texas Education and the Creation/Evolution Controversy; The Economy; The Last Presidential Debate; a little football and baseball; and Obama’s affiliation with the Radical left. (more…)

Political Pandering

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

What did you think way back in 1992 when you saw Bill Clinton get his saxophone and play with the band on the Arsenio Hall show? Now that’s a blast from the past, isn’t it?

Well, since I am bringing it up, I guess you know how I feel about it. It irritated me, and the presidential candidates who have appeared since on such shows as Oprah, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with David Letterman, the Ellen DeGeneres show, and The View irritate me too!

Now, I know what you are thinking. Stan, they had to appear on these shows, because the public demands it. And, you’re right. In fact,that’s what irritates me so much. Why is it that Presidential candidates have to pander to pop culture? (more…)