Tue, 17 April 2007 Hi there and welcome to the Letter to America Non-Commercial Archives. The Archive consists of the first 61 episodes of LTA reflecting the time before the creation of World Criminal and its subsequent activities. Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes by clicking on this sentence.Add this podcast to your RSS / Feed Aggregator by copying and pasting this sentence.Visit Worldcriminal.orgVisit Worldcriminal.comIf you are interested in hearing the current episodes of Letter to America visit its website by clicking below: Letter to AmericaThanks for stopping by and have fun listening! All Contents Copyright 2007 Jett Loe unless otherwise indicated. Some Rights Reserved. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License.Direct download: LTA_Archive_Message.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 4:29 AM |
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Sun, 18 March 2007  Shock! Can Your Heart Stand It, it's Letter to America - The
Irish Podcast - Chapter 61 - The 2007 Irish Blog Awards Podcast Special - Part One and Two!
In which we get lost like last time, congratulations are given to Fústar, Gingerpixel has some interesting views, Conn is ever so lovely, Jett dissects Wayne's allegation that the Awards are fixed, Robin Blandford is mentioned a few times, we root for the Big Guy - Allyn Quigley, and Oldbones makes a cameo appearance.
All this and more on your "Who Is The Man That Would Risk His Neck For His Brother Man?" Podcast.
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Wed, 14 March 2007  Ah Yes, Settle Down for Adventure, it's Letter to America - The
Irish Podcast - Chapter 60 - The 2007 Irish Blog Awards Podcast Special!
In which we get lost like last time, Gingerpixel has some interesting views, Jett dissects Wayne's allegation that the Awards are fixed, we root for the Big Guy - Allyn Quigley, and Oldbones makes a cameo appearance.
All this and more on your "Well, the Above Items Might Not Be in the Show"
Irish Podcast.
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Fri, 2 March 2007  Wow, It's Time to Get Real with Letter to America - Chapter 59 - The Peace Wall!
In which host Jett Loe misses his coffee, Wayne Van Ry ruins his shoes, Unpaid Intern Erin gives us her pick of this week's Belfast Culture and Brad Pitt goes all Oirish.
All this and more on the "Watch Where You're Steppingl" Irish Podcast.
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Sat, 24 February 2007  Wow, it's the End of an Era with Letter to America - Chapter 58 - Goodbye Margarita Plaza!
In which host Jett Loe shops at the DEA store, Wayne Van Ry is apologised to, Unpaid Intern Erin makes a cameo appearance, we accuse old friend Conn of hiding behind an anonymizer, the Irish Blog Awards are touted, Oldbones rocks, Damien Mulley is discussed, Randy Newman is a little down and Captain Planet saves the day.
All this and more on your "On To The Peace Wall"
Irish Podcast. |
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Wed, 14 February 2007  Wow, Oldbones Rocks! It's Letter to America - Chapter 57 - The Irish Podcast Special!
In which host Jett Loe and new intern Erin Parish review the Podcasts nominated for Best Podcast at this year's Irish Blog Awards. Listen in as we visit An Lionra , Arseblog, Cumann Carad na Gaeilge - Podchraoladh Caoga a Naoi, IT@Cork, Oldbones, Podleaders and Twenty Major.
All this and more on your "Oh, and they plead for your vote as well"
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Fri, 9 February 2007  Mmm...Feel the Threadbare Carpet, it's Letter to America - Chapter 56 - The Airport!
In which Jett wanders the Airport looking for coffee, a lady has most sensible advice and ice sculpture reaches its peak.
All this and more on your "Feel the Surge"
Irish Podcast, (Photo: A Gentlemen having a snooze, 4:30am, El Paso International Airport). |
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Sat, 27 January 2007  Ahhh, Feel the Love It's Chapter 55 - The Return of the Irish Blog Awards!
In which the Jett asks for your Vote, a shout out is given to Damien Mulley, and we visit a Podcast of old.
All this and more on your "It's an Honour to Just Be Nominated"
Irish Podcast, (Photo: Wayne Van Ry, with lottery ticket in hand,
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Sat, 23 December 2006  Hey, Come On By And Stay A Spell, It's - Chapter 53 - Belfast Walking Tour No. 1!
In which Jett visits the Hoop-Holding Lady, spies the lovely River Lagan, has a gander at the Waterfront Hall, sees the murals of Terry Bradley, drinks coffee at a new local shop and ends up at our favourite Northern Irish Destination.
All this and more on your "I Was Hoping He Would See Lessie" Irish Podcast.
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Fri, 15 December 2006  Hmm...I Can Taste the Strudel, It's Chapter 54 - A Very Belfast Christmas!
In which the Wii practically kills Wayne, Jemma the Goth Girl is lauded, the Christmas Continental Market is visited, the sampling of the Kleptones is applauded, we spot the evil on the Frappr Map, lady_firestorm wants you to call her, the folks at Eventsec look tough, two girls visit Ohio, too much Bratwurst is eaten, the America Show is critiqued, Dickie Mahood gets heartfelt, true holiday music is found at Santastic and Jett gets all broody.
All this and more on your "The Tourist Board Should Be Paying Me" Irish Podcast.
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Mon, 13 November 2006  Oh God Bless the U.S. of A., it's Letter to America - Chapter 52 - The U.S. Midterm Election Official Podcast Special!
In which Wayne gets a bit sleepy, Whitey Can't Dance Girl goes back to school, Doctor Gareth Higgins has his stomach tickled, Conn from An LÃonra Sóisialta has a special message for us, Ted Haggard does his best and all are charmed by Lee A. Smithey, Ph.D.
All this and more on your "I Swear I Flushed It Away" Irish Podcast.
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Thu, 2 November 2006  Oh God, They've Jumped the Shark, It's Letter to America - Chapter 51 - Richie Brockelman, Private Eye!
In which Wayne feels a little down, Jett suggests you email him, Matt Damon's proclivity in the Departed is debated at much length and Doctor Gareth Higgins looks at a rash.
All this and more on your "It Better Not Be Another Joey" Irish Podcast.
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Wed, 25 October 2006  I Can Taste the Water, It's Letter to America - Chapter 50 - Funderland!
In which Wayne Ordinary American uses Jett Loe as a shield, Keith Olbermann is derided, we lose track of who's on the Frappr Map and there's no news about Northern Ireland whatsoever.
All this and more on your "Whose Idea Was It To Open A Water Ride In Belfast?" Irish Podcast.
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Mon, 16 October 2006  Good God, It's Letter to America - Chapter 49 - Women Gotta Stand Up!
In which Marie Louise Muir says Northern Ireland is tops, Jett Loe wishes he could see Wayne, an English Lady breaks into the media the hard way and wee M. Burns is too trusting.
All this and more on your 'Everyone Is A Star' Irish Podcast.
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Sun, 8 October 2006  Cough, Cough, It's Letter to America - Chapter 48 - Don't You Understand?
In which Jett receives spam from Jimmy Carter, Wayne takes a holiday with lovely wife Ruth, the James Brown interview is delayed and the 2nd Arc of the Show is Launched.
All this and more on your "I'm in a Frackin' Robe!" Irish Podcast.
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Mon, 18 September 2006  Oh now We're Cooking With Gas, It's Letter to America - Chapter 47 - Not Really Yet Safe!
In which we discover a Letter to America Fan Site, more people join the Frappr Map, Wayne Ordinary American prepares less than usual, Robert Fisk reports on that Mohammad Khatemi guy and Bambee asks If You're Online.
All this and more on your "Condoleezza Rice Are You Fucking Kidding Me?" Irish Podcast.
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Sat, 2 September 2006  Oh, They'll Never Get Me Alive, It's Letter to America - Chapter 46 - Yes, But What Does A Muslim Think.
In which Jett Loe recovers from The Party, Wayne Ordinary American says we all backslide from time to time, Sonia Butterworth sings a soulful tune, Keith Law tears up the joint, Thom Brown III is invoked as a possible co-host, the Frappr Map is plugged again, we invite you to buy a Bear, and Mat Weddle of Obadiah Parker covers Outkast's "Hey Ya".
All this and more on your "Come Join Us in Euroville" Irish Podcast.
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Mon, 14 August 2006  Well here goes, I've uploaded what Jett left for me. If it doesn't work please let me know.
Link to Jett leaving:
Jett has left the building
Here's some links to things on the show:
Allan Gildea
Patrol Trailer
Irish Podcast
Raphael 1
Raphael 2
Wayne Ordinary American
The link Jett texted me before leaving:
World Criminal
And something LTA listener Jenny found:
World Criminal Movie
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Sat, 5 August 2006  Oh, Soon I May Have To Leave, It's Letter to America - Chapter 44 - The Date - Part 2 - Sugar Never Tasted So Sweet.
In which Jett Loe falls for Dita, Deane's Deli is still noisy, Diplomatic Immunity Girl's got an Ace Up Her Sleeve and Wayne Ordinary American takes his Chaperone duties a bit too seriously.
All this and more on your "And Like That He Was Gone" Irish Podcast.
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Thu, 20 July 2006  Oh, the Beauty of the World Makes Me Weep it's Chapter 43 - The Date - Part 1.
In which Jett Loe goes on a Date with Diplomatic Immunity Girl near Belfast's Moroccan Quarter, we meet a most intriguing woman named Dita, Deane's Deli is a bit noisy and Wayne Ordinary American Acts as Chaperone.
All this and more on your "We Haven't Even Been Served the Entrees Yet" Ireland Podcast.
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Mon, 3 July 2006  Oh, It's A Short Stroll Southward with Chapter 42 - Walking These Earths!
In which we walk by the Ormeau Baths Gallery and get a pitch from Ian Davidson, Wayne Ordinary American takes time off for himself, Belfast City Essay No. 1 is plugged, the Thai-Tanic is hiring, a scuffle is witnessed, Bonfire Night is compared to the Wicker Man, the Lift Podcast is mentioned, a coffee is purchased at Clements and Jett Loe realises he's smoking too many cigars.
All this and more on your "Take a Walk with Jett" Ireland Podcast.
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Mon, 26 June 2006  Oh, It's A Magical Journey of Adventure with Letter to America - Chapter 41, And Don't Forget the Joker!
In which Wayne Ordinary American doesn't have much to say, Imeall tries in vain to teach us something, The Tone is mentioned again, Bangor is a bit stuffy, we Ride the Rails, and Jett Loe pisses off Diplomatic Immunity Girl.
All this and more on your "I Went to Bangor And All I Got Was This Bottle of Wine And A Cigar" Ireland Podcast.
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Sun, 18 June 2006  Oh My, it's the End of An Era with Letter to America - Chapter 40 - the World Cup Podcast Special!
In which the Englishman instructs us in the Beautiful Game, Girlfriends on Frappr are not fans of the Show, Wayne Ordinary American does not catch World Cup fever and Jett Loe realises he needs to re-evaluate the whole purpose of LTA.
All this and more on your "It's Real-Life Rollerball" Ireland Podcast.
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Mon, 12 June 2006  Oh, Sweet Sunshine That Bathes Us, it's Letter to America - Chapter 39 - Only Art Can Save Us!
In which the Ormeau Baths Gallery reopens, the Purpose of Art is pondered, we say Hi to the new folks on the Frappr Map, Wayne Ordinary American is not too sure about Terry Bradley, Daniel Jewesbury cares about art, Vincent Van Gogh wants to feel deeply, Ian Davidson from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland has a cigarette and Jett Loe reveals his Lust for Life.
All this and more on your "I've Got to Paint!" Ireland Podcast.
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Sat, 3 June 2006 
Oh My, It's Time for a Fright Break with Letter to America - Chapter 38 - And That's A Real Offer!
In which Jett Loe and Wayne Ordinary American meet a Fan, Hearts and Minds are won over at Frappr, Kirkaracha at Metafilter alerts us to Vernon Robinson, Aislinn Clarke has a nightmare, David Minuk tells us to Walk on the Wild Side and Whino Rhino wants a Mug.
All this on and more on your "I Rip Off William Castle But I Know He Wouldn't Mind" Irish Podcast.
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Sat, 27 May 2006 
Oh, Sweet Profoundness That is Love, it's Letter to America - Chapter 37 - Future Nostalgia!
In which Jett Loe and Wayne Ordinary American meet themselves in the future, we get boxing lessons from Marcus Valentine, Joss Ackland's acting is discussed, possible Flickr dodginess is mentioned, Quantum Physics is misunderstood, our old friend Conn at Imeall gives us a taste for Irish, Aislinn Clarke and the Never-Uploaded Chapter 35 make a surprise appearance and a date becomes a Happening.
All this on and more on your "Diplomatic Immunity Girl Kicks Ass" Irish Podcast.
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Sat, 20 May 2006 
Oh, Curse You Dan Brown, it's Letter to America - Chapter 36 - Belfast Year Zero!
In which Jett Loe decides to go straight, we love You're the Man Now Dog, No Alibis is recommended, Stephen Hackett and the 1st Belfast World Atari Championships are mentioned, as always far too much Clements Coffee is drunk, we don't talk about Eurovision or Lordi's wonderful triumph, Sinead Gleason's review of The Code is highlighted, the new folks on the Frappr Map are greeted, the Aislinn Clarke controversy is debated, the London Village Show is discovered, Jon Bennett is searched for, there's music from Marcus Valentine, the LTA T-Shirts become collector's items, Conn O Muineachain from An Tlmeall give us pronounciation tips and Wayne takes a little time to think about his loved ones.
All this on and more on your "I've Decided to Go Straight" Irish Podcast.
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Sat, 13 May 2006 
Oh, I'm Beginning to See the Light, it's Letter to America - Chapter 35 - Shiny Boots of Leather!
In which Jett Loe reads That's Life, has a gander at the Mammoth Book of True Crime, discovers Paul Verhoeven's feelings about Sharon Stone, sees what the I Ching has for him, ponders the Five Architectural Flaws in Windows that are Solved in Mac OSX, delights in hearing about the hierarchy of the Underworld, is chilled by Ambrose Bierce, discovers some of the Universal Principles of Design, is impressed by Richard P. Feynman, spends time with the lines of Lou Reed and enjoys Raymond Chandler's Simple Art.
All this on and more on your "Join Me In The Adventure" Irish Podcast.
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Mon, 8 May 2006 
Oh, Say Can You See, it's Letter to America - Chapter 34 - America!
In which Jett Loe goes to the Movies and gets a Book, we learn pronunciation from Imeall, the Frappr map routine is still going strong, Cinco de Mayo is discussed, the Lancet goes reporting, George W. Bush has got a new name for the Long War, a Soulful Man sings, and Wayne is very heartfelt.
All this and more on your "I Would Bleed On The American Flag To Keep Its Stripes Red" Irish Podcast.
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Sun, 30 April 2006 
Oh, We Must Strive for Truth, it's Letter to America - Chapter 33 - Don't Lose The Fun Times!
In which Wayne Ordinary American praises Lucy Evangelista, Clements Coffee is drunk, we hector Irish-Americans to go to Imeall, hello is said to all the new folks on Frappr, Dangerous Men looks like a hell of a movie, Thom Brown III explains himself, Metafilter is bigged-up, and Jett Loe opens a Shop.
All this and more on your "We Strive for Truth" Irish Podcast.
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Sun, 23 April 2006  Oh, Total Fusion of Life and Art, it's Letter to America - Chapter 32 - Holywood!
In which Wayne Ordinary American concentrates on driving, a visit is made to a Maypole, Music is played on Imeall, Cantonese Opera is sung, we say Hi to all the New Folks on Frappr, Holywood is full of glamour, Racing is watched at Ned's, a Movie is plugged, and Jett Loe works through his various crises.
All this and more on your "Love is the Answer" Irish Northern Irish Podcast.
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Mon, 17 April 2006  Oh, Bittersweet Treat that is Life, It's Letter to America - Chapter 31 - Love v. Sex!
In which Wayne Ordinary American finds nothing is going on, Subliminal Messages work on Desolation Row, Sonia Butterworth offers Advice, it's a Hall of Mirrors with Imeall, we say Hi to all the New Folks on Frappr, Playaz Merchandise is called into question, Diesel Jeans offer no protection, and Jetsun Eddy says goodbye to Glen.
All this and more on your "Come to Belfast Mr. Tourist, Our Hen Parties Will Keep You Entertained" Irish Northern Irish Podcast.
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Sun, 9 April 2006  Oh, Sweet Intrigue and Mystery, It's Letter to America - Chapter 30!
In which we go to Clements Coffee, Wayne is worried about Bird Flu, Jett Loe admires jewelry, we discover a fantastic real Irish Podcast, there's talk about nude photos of Michael Flatley, a man waits to die, we tell you how to go to Hell and a daring escape is made.
All this and more on your "Come to Belfast Mr. Tourist, I'll Let You Sleep On My Couch" Irish Northern Irish Podcast.
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Sat, 1 April 2006
Oh, For a Life of Romance, It's Letter to America - the Lift 2.0!
In which Erin Parish says Whitey Can't Dance, Elliot Gould gets petulant, Wayne Ordinary American needs to get closer to the mic, Dominos goes green, we mistakenly promise to talk about Pong, people walk out of 3 Needles, Gareth Higgins writes a Book, Fixer gets close to winning the Auction, Dickie Attenborough sails on The Ship That Died of Shame, and Jett Loe talks to Dad.
All this and more on your Irish Northern Irish "I Walk the Line So You Don't Have To" Podcast.
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Sun, 26 March 2006 Oh Sweet Mystery of Life, It's Letter to America - A Future Foretold!
In which Wayne Ordinary American gets a special call, Phil inquires after Aine Chambers, Keith Law takes you to the River of Love, Martha makes a decision and Jett Loe has a premonition of death.
All this and more on your Irish Northern Irish "I Live My Life As A Novel So You Don't Have To" Podcast.
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Sat, 18 March 2006 Oh, Take Me to the River, It's Letter to America - Love and Art!
In which Jett Loe is besotted with Aine Chambers, Wayne Ordinary American has some competition, 'Letter to America' and Fustar share something in common, Vin Diesel won't take advantage of the drunken ladies, a cigar is smoked at Kelly's, Keith is made guest of honour, we visit the fine folks at Sample, Hugh Mulholland speaks frankly, music is once again supplied by Mr. Valentine, we like Life's a Bastard, Johnny Cash is emulated and we brave the streets of Belfast on St. Patrick's Day.
All this and more on your Irish Northern Irish "I Live My Life as a Novel So You Don't Have To" Podcast.
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Sun, 12 March 2006 Oh, a Life Full of Love, it's Letter to America - the Irish Blogs Awards Special!In which the Playaz try to help us out, we never get to do the Funky Chicken, Google is hiring, the Ormeau Baths Gallery is still closed, Thom Brown III piles on the heat, we forget to interview Damien Mulley, the Frappr Map begins to fill up, 20 Major sends an envoy, single guys sit together at Jenny Watts, we hamper Old Rotten Hat's attempt to pull, the Alma Gallery gets mentioned, Wayne's driving skills are awesome, the Planet of the Blogs and Irish Blogs are plugged, the Culturesluts are left on the cutting room floor but will return in another show, Sinead Gleeson shows she's a pro, Marcus Valentine sings, That Girl is looking for a man who breathes, Ginger Pixel is gracious regarding the Camera Incident and gives props to Rymus, Fiona de Londras kicks ass and we commiserate with Fustar. All this and more on Letter to America - your Irish Northern Irish "Aine We Love You" Podcast. |
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Sun, 5 March 2006 Oh, Sweet Beauty, it's Letter to America - the Ormeau Baths Gallery Special!
In which a listener favourite returns and pities Wayne, Marcus Valentine digs himself out of a hole, we go to a Theatre where nothing is hidden, a new Caption Competition is launched, a Son of the South admires a Goth and Jett launches a scheme to replace the Ormeau Baths Gallery.
All this and more on Letter to America - your Irish Northern Irish 'we travel to the future so you don't have to' Podcast.
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Sun, 26 February 2006 Be-still our beating hearts! It's Letter to America - the Special Love Edition!
In which we hang with Joe Estevez, discuss Irish Blog Award Nominees Twenty Major, the Sigla Blog, Fustar and the El Paso Times, discover Wayne's Big Northern Irish Story of the Week, they know about Fritz Lang at the Belfast Exposed Gallery, hear about the Worst Blogs in Ireland competition, and Marcus Valentine is the man of the hour.
All this and more on your Irish - Northern Irish 'they may be fighting down in Dublin but up here we're making up in Bed' Podcast.
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Tue, 21 February 2006 Oh, you've got to be kidding. Yes, Dear Listener, it's Letter to America - Chapter 23!
In which Richard P. Feynman gets a shout-out, we look forward to hearing from Marcus Valentine, Tony Devlin is called a professional actor and we realise that this is the most action packed chapter of Letter to America yet.
All this and more on your Irish/Northern Irish 'Join Me As We Contemplate The Infinite' Podcast.
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Sat, 11 February 2006 Good Lord above and below! It's Letter to America - Chapter 22!
In which the Culturesluts prove popular, we visit another Letter to America, it's an honour to be nominated for the Irish Blog Awards, Russell Matbouli from Futureless Industries pays us a visit and recommends the Limelight, Katy Daly's and the Spring and Airbrake, Michael Heenan gets compared to Karl Rove, Panda Kopanda gets low down and local, Wayne and Jett visit the future and we end on a Positive Note of Love.
All this and more on your Irish/Northern Irish 'If We Can't Do It, It Can't Be Done' Podcast.
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Sun, 5 February 2006 Ladies and Gentlemen, nothing can prepare you for: Letter to America - Crossing the Rubicon!
In which Wayne is wasted, Maere gets drunk, Wee Adam tells us about Deep Fried Poke, we watch Mickybo and Me and Pavee Lackeen, Jefferson Davies likes red-haired women and Jett decides to switch from Chocolate to Vanilla.
All this and more on your Irish Podcast. Or Northern Irish Podcast. Whatever.
Direct download: Letter_to_America_21.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:44 AM |
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Sat, 28 January 2006 Holy Mother of the Infinite! It's Letter to America - Chapter 20!
In which Wayne battles the Playaz, Maere has an inquiring mind, Joe Lindsay makes his feelings about Americans clear, Al Brenner has a suggestion involving guns and Michael Heenan plays Dress Up.
All this and more on your Irish Podcast. Or Northern Irish Podcast. Whatever.
Direct download: Letter_to_America_20.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:29 AM |
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Sat, 21 January 2006 Good Christ! It's Letter to America - the Chapter that Almost Never Aired!
In which we try to get Allan Gildea laid, Wayne's honour is fought for, we talk about Emo Boys kissing, the Ghears get plugged, Jett Loe can't find any Choclatinas, Michael Heenan's manliness is questioned, wee Adam gives us the low-down on Northern Irish weather and we completely forget to cover the Police meeting on Kerb Crawling in Belfast.
All this and more on your Irish Podcast. Or Northern Irish Podcast. Whatever.
Direct download: Letter_to_America_19.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:15 AM |
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Sat, 14 January 2006 Holy Mother of God! It's Letter to America - The Special Lift Edition!
In which Letter to America tests being sponsored, Paul Short says All You Need is Love, Mike Heenan is invited to crash on Jett's couch, the Santa Sex Call is discussed again, Queen's University is questioned, the Bombs and Bullets tour is not attended, Peace Walls are almost viewed, Dim Sum is thanked, the names McIntyre, McCarthy and McGuire are conflated, Jenny fights off the Bird Flu, a Social Democratic and Labour Party's leaflet is read, Shitty First Draft is mentioned, Google Adsense is berated, Miguel looks for a bottle opener, the Red-Light District gets a visit from the 101st Airborne and a 21st birthday is celebrated.
All this and more on your Irish Podcast. Or Northern Irish Podcast. Whatever. (P.S. - a very special thanks to Wayne Van Ry for his editorial counsel regarding this Chapter). Direct download: Letter_to_America_18.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:02 AM |
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Sat, 7 January 2006 In which Lou Rawls gets you clean, Maere has the love which dares not speak its name, we put the pussy on a pedestal, LTA becomes the official National Security Agency Podcast, we don't meet Russell Matbouli of Futureless Radio, we plug The Dark Night of the Soul, we struggle not to become King Kong long, Wayne does not make an appearance due to legal problems, we discuss opening a business in the Titanic Quarter, the Gay Pride Parade is outnumbered, there's more bitching about Clement's Coffee, Allan Gildea is still not on the show, young Adam gives us the lowdown on the local language, we worry about the suitability of the sex call from Santa, Brokeback Mountain is given a positive review and Jett finds out what the Polls say.
All this and more on your Irish Podcast. Or Northern Irish Podcast. Whatever. Direct download: Letter_to_America_17.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:03 AM |
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Sun, 1 January 2006 Dear Listeners it's Letter to America's Rockin' New Year's Eve!
In which we cross the Rubicon,
Jett Loe attends a party and is surrounded by drunken women, a
long-time listener gets to sit in 'the Chair', America finds itself on
a permanent war footing, Wayne Ordinary American says this New Year will be as exciting as the last, the Playaz make sensible requests, we unsuccessfully try to contact the National Security Agency, bananas are suggested as a cure for alcohol poisoning, Podshow 'podsafe' music by Friction Bailey is used, Northern Ireland is called a shitty place to live, Carnegie Mellon gets a shout-out and we're told you can't go wrong with a Northern Irish guy.
All this and more on your Irish Podcast. Or Northern Irish Podcast. Whatever. Direct download: Letter_to_America_16.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:53 AM |
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Sun, 25 December 2005 Yes Dear Listener, though we're not Christians here at Letter to
America we still can't help but be affected by the celebration of the
birth of the Prince of Peace, (if only more Christians subscribed to
his teachings), anyhew, presented for your Seasonal Enjoyment it's
Letter to America - the Christmas Special!
In which we make a most unusual call, meet Randolph and Tasmin, recover from Narnia Fever, discuss King Kong and the end of Cinema, compare the Clements Coffee photo policy to Starbucks', Shannon Sickles and Grainne Close get one of them Gay Marriages, Alastair Cooke is lamented and the whereabouts of his bones discussed, Jessie Ward gives you Fiddle-de-de Tips, an old friend makes an appearance and is likened to Sean Connery and Tilda Swinton's beauty is exalted.
All this and and more on your YES, WE KNOW IT'S OVERLONG BUT WE
PROMISE IT WILL BE SHORTER NEXT TIME Irish Podcast. Or Northern Irish
Podcast. Whatever.
Direct download: Letter_to_America_15.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:37 AM |
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Mon, 19 December 2005 You will scarcely believe your ears, Dear Listener; it's the out of
character, breaks all the rules Belfast Podcast: Letter to America -
Chapter 14!
In which, Wayne Ordinary American gets drunk, Jett Loe rides the lift, the waiter at Clement's has an attitude problem, a trip to Mango seems to go on forever, the Fudge Hut at the International Food Fair is circled by many times, Gluehwein is purchased, King Kong is walked out on, Bushmills Whiskey is slammed, the new Amy Tan novel is mentioned, Kangaroo Burgers are eaten, we speak to a woman from Brittany, we find out how to mail Santa, the Belfast Telegraph is dissed, Apocalypse Now is quoted and the time of one's life is had.
All this and and more on your very own Irish Podcast. Or Northern Irish Podcast. Direct download: Letter_to_America_14.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:25 AM |
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Sun, 11 December 2005 Are you kidding me? Oh no my friend it's the 'they never said it
would happen' impossible to believe it exists Letter to America -
Chapter 12!
In which we meet the Culturesluts, the show becomes two chapters in one, Jessie Ward does her hair, a DJ gets 'coptered' to Huddersfield, Katie says Chrissy is a gift, Steve McCormack gives you the lowdown on the Guinness at Mulligan's, we yell at Tilda Swinton, Tina enjoys herself while Daryl grits his teeth, we set up Rachel from Virgina with Gavin from Scotland, the Acctim clock surprises us all, the Odessa Club's coffee is tasted, C.S. Lewis' boyhood home is visited, Ross Gavin from Good Morning Ulster is mentioned, nothing good happens at Johnnie's, Jett Loe's Narnia Fever gets critical, and the Super Mario Brothers Movie gets quoted.
All this and and more on your very own Irish Podcast. Or Northern Irish Podcast. Whatever.
Direct download: Letter_to_America_12.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:14 AM |
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Sat, 3 December 2005 Dear Friends it's the death and life laden Letter to America, Chapter 11.
In which Jett Loe and Wayne Ordinary American attend George Best's funeral, Sonia Butterworth attends a late-night meeting, Miss X is missed, Letter to America becomes a dating agency offering a Scottish hunk for American ladies, Keith Law sings a sad song, we enter the magical world of Narnia for the first time, London party goers discuss George W. Bush's assassination again, Oscar's coffee is drunk, the Culturesluts Good Friday Agreement deepens, a Maere rescue plan is formulated, the Christmas Stars' position in the U.S. is debated, Jefferson Davis fools the Amish, Love Action photos are examined, Esperanto is spoken, a Fiddle-de-de tourist tip for Ireland is revealed, Michael Flatley helps the unemployed, Jes feels no pain, The Broom's review is dissected and we try to keep the show under four hours.
All this and more on your very own Irish Podcast. Or Northern Irish Podcast. Direct download: LTA_Chapter_11.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:00 AM |
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Sat, 26 November 2005 Ladies and Gentlemen it's the massive, monumental, magnificent One Hour and Thirty Four Minute Letter to America, Chapter 10.
In which George Best is remembered, Marc Sibley is praised, we give you the lowdown on the Playaz, the Belfast Christmas Lights are turned on, Slugger O'Toole gets mentioned, the Culturesluts rivalry is discussed in detail, Ian Paisley's career as an avant-garde artist is mulled over, Turner Prize winners are imitated, Keith Law is called a genius, Beth Lloyd worries about Narnia Fever, Streetmonkey is recommended, Tin Pot Operation gets played again, Rachel Stevens flips the switch, we hear from Wayne Ordinary American many, many times, Brian Greene gives the RSS to the FM, Alan Gillis is read slowly with mistakes, the Levee Breaks, Podcom gets a shout out, Bob Dylan is quoted and the Flashback lasts longer than the show itself.
All this and more on your very own Irish Podcast. Or Northern Irish Podcast. Whatever.
Direct download: Letter_to_America_10.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:39 AM |
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Sat, 19 November 2005 Ladies and Gentlemen: It's the Impossible, Incredible, Time-Travelling Letter to America, Chapter 9!
In which Jett Loe gets Narnia Fever, Miss X goes Guinness, Clements Coffee is drunk, Tin Pot Operation tears down the House, Brian Turner tells it like it is, we hear the voice of Jefferson Davis, Ian Paisley debuts his latest installation, Copcast gets a shout-out, Ban-Sidhe reviews are reviewed themselves, the N.H.S. is praised, Belfast City Hospital gets a plug, Keith Law gives good Jingle, the Culturesluts Challenge is taken up, The Ormeau Baths Gallery is not talked about, Joseph Beuys is conjured up and oh, did we mention Narnia Fever? All this and more on your very own Irish Podcast, or Northern Irish Podcast. Whatever.
Direct download: Letter_to_America_-_Chapter_9.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:31 AM |
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Mon, 7 November 2005 Oh my Lord - It's Letter to America, Chapter 8! In which Jett Loe travels to the Future, Miss X announces her distaste for the Walther P88 Compact the Finest 9mm Handgun in the World, Wayne Ordinary American
does an in-depth study of the Loyalist Volunteer Force, Ulster Defence
Association, Ulster Volunteer Force and the Independent Monitoring
Comission, Bob Dylan gets Quoted, Craigs List in Belfast gets a Plug, Jett's Myplace and Hi5 disaster is detailed, Titti Von Tramp of the Mynt gets a Shout-Out, Jefferson Davis gets his very own Podcast, Duke Riley, Oliver Jeffers, Mac Premo, Rory Jeffers of The Artist Collective Oar get a 5 Star Review, Northern Irish BBC Comedy Give My Head Piece is discussed both in the Present and in the Future, Northern Ireland Dating is Not Discussed, Jett has a Piece of Bad Calatrava, The Culturesluts Challenge is discussed at length, Diggnation gets Dissed Big Time, Belfast Design Shop the Lounge is Lamented, the folks at Yellowmoon
are Thanked, and the Winner of the Caption Competition is Revealed!
All this and more on your very own Irish Podcast. Or Northern Irish
Podcast. Whatever. Direct download: Letter_to_America_Chapter_8.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:17 AM |
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Thu, 27 October 2005 Good God Almighty, it's Letter to America, Chapter 7, the Northern
Ireland Podcast. In which Miss X gets extra sexy, Sonia Butterworth is
revealed as Posh English Totty, the National Security Agency's Echelon
is triggered again, The Belfast Telegraph is Dissed, Wayne Ordinary
American reveals his True Self, The Bird Flu is Feared, Northern Irish
Dating is discussed, The Crescent Arts Festival is recommended for
George W. Bush, Keith Law helps with Belfast Blow-in tips, for once the
Culturesluts Rivalry is not mentioned and Jett Loe loses his temper.
All this and more on Letter to America, Belfast's very own Irish
Northern Irish Northern Ireland Irelandish Podcast! Direct download: Letter_to_America_Chapter_7.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 7:07 AM |
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Wed, 19 October 2005 Holy Smokes! Chapter 6 is unleashed on the World; Another Belfast,
Northern Irish Podcast; in which negligees are discussed, cigarettes
are smoked, the existence of brothels are confirmed, old friends make
an appearance, The Belfast City Council commissions Artist Ed Carpenter, and something is subtly different than previous chapters... Direct download: Letter_to_America_-_Chapter_6.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:58 AM |
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Sun, 9 October 2005 The Podcast from Belfast, Northern Ireland gets all jiggy with a Director's Cut of Chapter 5! Direct download: Chapter_5_The_Special_Edition.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:48 AM |
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Fri, 7 October 2005 Oh my God it's Letter to America, Chapter 5! In which Jim Gray gets
whacked, Wayne shows no fear, Jett Loe meets Mr. Spooky, London
party-goers discuss Bush's assassination, the Culturesluts bring it on
and Alicia Peyrano goes out of this world. All this and more on your
very own Belfast, Northern Ireland Podcast! Direct download: Letter_to_America_-_Chapter_5.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:38 AM |
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Wed, 28 September 2005 Alicia misses her Porn, Jett finds out what Northern Irish Women Really Want, the IRA Decommission
their Weapons and Bush is Back on the Booze. All this and bad stereo
production on Belfast's very own Letter to America - Chapter 4! Direct download: Letter_to_America_Chapter_4_1.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:25 AM |
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Tue, 20 September 2005 Alicia gets caught up in a Riot, Jett moves into the Red Light District
and Wayne comes into his own. All this and more on Letter to America -
Chapter 3! Direct download: Letter_to_America_-_Chapter_3.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 6:15 AM |
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Sun, 11 September 2005 Fights behind the scenes, bad production, Wayne - Ordinary American, a
celebrity shout-out and "George Bush Don't Like Black People" - you get
all this and more on Letter to America - Chapter 2!
Direct download: Letter_to_America_Chapter_2.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 5:59 AM |
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Sat, 3 September 2005 Letter to America's inaugural bit of audio fun - enjoy with a toasted martini or with friends. Direct download: Letter_to_America_Podcast_1.mp3 Category: podcasts -- posted at: 8:01 AM |
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