You Are My Density

More excuses.

Losing bearings, nose rings rarely look good, please feed Ariana, emailing the rich and infamous, another pretentious word, Orson Welles and birthdays, Justin Long is funny, and a smoking pope. Stuff mentioned: Wicked: For Good (2025), Wicked (2024), The Outsider (2020), Kru Contemporary Japanese Cuisine (3135 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816), Coyotes (2025), It's a Wonderful Knife (2023), Smoking Popes "Midnight Moon" (1994), and Smoking Popes Born to Quit (1994).

Technology versus my mom, no magic pills here, military memories, more thoughts on the new Colin Farrell gambling movie, a new Los Angeles noir, Dead of Winters, do not fuck with Jack Smith, a dead Dick, a cocaine casualty, alcohol, and Groucho Marx. Stuff mentioned: Ballad of a Small Player (2025), Hollywood Grit (2025), Dead of Winter (2025), Dead of Winter (1987), Little Big Man (1970), Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Night Moves (1975), The David Letterman Show (February 13, 2006), The Brady Bunch (1969-1974),  Alex Williams "Michael Ray Richardson, N.B.A. Star Derailed by Cocaine, Dies at 70" (New York Times, November 12, 2025).

Nothing really.

Counting carbs, a stylish new gambling movie, a corny but undeniably great song, teenage angst, a confusing conversation, the passing of a jazz giant, and some bullshit about storytelling. Stuff mentioned: Ballad of a Small Player (2025), Conclave (2024), Novocaine (2024), and K-Ci and Jo-Jo "All My Life" (1997).

A rocky hairline, a great George C. Scott horror movie, a mention Mr. Keach, respect Dev Patel, somehow Jim Parsons gets involved, and some thoughts on Bruce Willis. Stuff mentioned: Tulsa King (2022-present), The Munsters (1964-1966), The Exorcist III (1990), The Exorcist (1973), Child's Play (1988), William Peter Blatty The Exorcist (1971), William Peter Blatty Legion (1983), The Ninth Configuration (1980), Rabbit Trap (2025), Slumdog Millionaire (2008), The Big Bang Theory (2007-2019), Misery (1990), Stephen King Misery (1987), Misery (2015 Broadhurst Theatre), and Roseanne (1988-1997).

A government of goons, Cheech & Chong at the cemetery, a little woo for you, a train of pain, a blah box, the death of a rock star, and hearing Beth call. Stuff mentioned: A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon (1988), Walter Isaacson Steve Jobs (2011), Vicious (2025), The Box (2009), Donnie Darko (2001), Derek & the Dominos "Bell Bottom Blues" (1970), Kiss "Beth" (1976), Kiss Destroyer (1976), and Kiss "Detroit Rock City" (1976).

Talking cool, Bill and Ted on Broadway, life as a Robert Altman film, a great Guy, taking long-term parking to the extreme, some smart quotes, a great little film anchored by a solid Sean Young, and a visit to the recording studio. Stuff mentioned:  Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), Samuel Beckett Waiting for Godot (1953), Waiting for Godot (Hudson Theatre, September 13, 2025-January 4, 2026), The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025), The Brutalist (2024), The Boost (1988), The Onion Field (1979), Vision Quest (1985), Malice (1993), Sea of Love (1989), Batman Returns (1992), Benjamin Stein Ludes: A Ballad of the of the Drug and the Dream (1982), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), Days of Wine a...

Trying to be positive, the tyranny of Ellen DeGeneres, Jared the jerk off, a couple scenes for you, a couple very worthwhile thrillers, and a good one from Goodall. Stuff mentioned: My So-Called Life (1994), Tron: Aeres (2025), Tron (1982), Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983-1987), Discs of Tron (1983), Bee Gees "More Than a Woman" (1977), Electric Light Orchestra "Yours Truly, 2095" (1981), Electric Light Orchestra Time (1981), The Substance (2024), Mulholland Drive (2001), Somnium (2024), Ick (2025), The Blob (1988), Night of the Creeps (1986), The All-American Rejects "Swing, Swing" (2002), The All-American Rejects The All-American Rejects (2002), and Secondhand Serenade "Fall for You" (2008).

More people not paying attention, don't look at me while I'm pissing, the passing of a legend, yet more scenes, a M3GAN worth watching, a new horror film that kind of works, a damn near masterpiece at the the theater, steroid Sean, and playing Charade. Stuff mentioned: Sorcerer (1977), The Wages of Fear (1953), Three Days of the Condor (1975), Sneakers (1992), Field of Dreams (1989), M3GAN 2.0 (2025), M3GAN (2022), Terminator 2 (1991), Night of the Reaper (2025), The Godfather (1972), One Battle After Another (2025), Thomas Pynchon Vineland (1990), Henry Mancini Charade (1963), and Charade (1963).

Fucking up again, 1989 ruled, testicle testimony, the crime of the century, a couple of heavy duty quotes, a satanic tick, some silly spoofs, and a song to wrap it all up. Stuff mentioned: Forrest Gump (1994), Notorious B.I.G. Freestyle (1989 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSx03q1-1KA),  Kevin Zelman "Jerry O’Connell’s Wallet and Phone Stolen by ‘Yoga Bandit’ in Los Angeles" (KOMO News https://komonews.com/news/entertainment/jerry-oconnell-had-his-wallet-and-phone-stolen-by-what-hes-calling-the-yoga-bandit), Alex V. Cipolle "‘Terrifying’: Minnesota Artist Run Over by Cybertruck at Burning Man Recovers" (MPR News https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/09/11/terrifying-minnesota-artist-run-over-by-cybertruck-at-burning-man-recovers),  Karissa Waddick "Why Some People are Tur...

Some bad British accents, a high class boxing match, a fight with a fridge, remembering Ricky, a paranormal play, choose your own adventure, another Road Games, a wonderful Walken, and our impending doom. Stuff mentioned: Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford (September 13, 2025), Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton (May 2, 2009), Paranormal Activity (November 7-December 7, 2025, Ahmanson Theatre), Paranormal Activity (2007), The Blair Witch Project (1999), Road Games (1981), Psycho II (1983), Road Games (2016), Re-Animator (1985), From Beyond (1986), Chopping Mall (1986), AKA Charlie (2025), The Dead Zone (1983), and Stephen King The Dead Zone (1983), 

Inspiration on the stereo, Paul Newman had a terrible singing voice, some shit talking, the disappearing man, an old slasher worth watching, a new slasher not worth watching, a guaranteed best seller, and waiting on an ending. Stuff mentioned: Fountains of Wayne "Mexican Wine" (2003), "Get High on Yourself" (1981 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5xBwOSVYfg), Popeye (1980), Popeye Village Malta (https://popeyemalta.com), Apocalypse Now (1979), The Godfather (1972), The Shining (1980), Cherry Falls (1999), Clueless (1995), What Happened, Brittany Murphy? (2021), Die'ced Reloaded (2025), Die'ced (2023), Terrifier (2016), Terrifier 2 (2022), and Terrifier 3 (2024).

The repellent Robert F. Kennedy Jr., my proven theory, a discussion about testosterone, everything you always wanted to know about hematocrit (but were afraid to ask), a purposeful life, losing translation, a crack cinematographer, a dark blackout, a few horror anthologies, yet another horror sequel, Shakespeare and soccer, a troubled talent, and some thoughts on Los Angeles.  Stuff mentioned: Us (2019), American Idol (2002-present), The Jerk (1979), The Sixth Sense (1999), Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), The Silence of the Lambs (1999), Melvin and Howard (1980), Last Embrace (1979), Married to the Mob (1987), Something Wild (1986), Blackout (1985), Jagged Edge (1985), Shattered (1991), Cat's Eye (1985), Airplane (1980), Dune (1984), Dune (2021), Dune: Part Two (2024), T...

Crossroad City, losing the balance, a haunted Hunter, some recent news, a radioactive Red Lobster, a recipe from Sammy, a first class Stamp (these jokes can just write themselves sometimes, right?), a couple of driven yet destructive directors, book talk, a slow burn strange little new thriller, and wrapping it up with a little Elliott Smith. Stuff Mentioned: Late Night With David Letterman (November 19, 1987 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcf-u2LdjiI), Dan Tana's (9071 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069), Superman II (1981), Billy Budd (1962), Teorema (1968), Blonde Redhead "Pier Paolo" (1997), Blonde Redhead Fake Can Be Just as Good (1997), The Adventures of...

Getting my mom out of the woods, an underwhelming welcoming, how to spot a terrible person, a Liam Neeson movie to avoid at all costs, brief thoughts on The Naked Gun, Seth MacFarlane sucks, the truly evil concept of honor killings, killer chocolates, and a compelling ending quote. Stuff mentioned: Ice Road: Vengeance (2025), The Ice Road (2021), The Naked Gun (2025), Dante Alighieri Divine Comedy (1321), and Sebastian Langdell "A Medievalist Hits the Gym" (The New York Times, July 7, 2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/opinion/death-suicide-weight-lifting.html).

My mom and marmite, Andy Griffith wants to destroy the world, pregnant pausing, more man on the street wisdom, I don't know shit about binders, a punk band you have to check out, a passable movie scene, a pretty great new thriller, and I've got a secret. Stuff mentioned: Spy Hard (1996), In Living Color "Ice Ice Baby" (February 10, 1991 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdtKBe7sM48), They Call Me Mister Tibbs (1970), Spaceballs (1987), Weapons (2025), Barbarian (2020), Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), and Long Legs (2024).

Paging Rick Deckard, the return (sort of) of Frank Drebin, Liam in love, the legacy of Leslie Nielsen, the one of a kind Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the pleasures of Retribution, my cat is missing, and an ending featuring Danny Aiello, Jack Nicholson, and John Wayne. Stuff mentioned: Blade Runner (1982), The Naked Gun (2025), The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), Baywatch (1989-2001), Leslie Nielsen Fart Interview (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGuHDdSImFQ), Cloud (2025), Pulse (2001), Cure (1997), Creepy (2016), Retribution (2006), and Rhonda Byrne The Secret (2006).

Centennial fever, chewing and sleeping, birthday greetings, a Joan Rivers curiosity, an all too human Hulk, cursed sitcoms, a trumpeter that made us feel good, a farewell to Ozzy, a flight worth taking, and getting young with Jung. Stuff mentioned: Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Monkey (2025), Psycho (1960), Rabbit Test (1978), What's Opera, Doc? (1957), They Live (1988), Rocky III (1982), Wrestlemania III (March 29, 1987), Hogan Knows Best (2005-2007), The Cosby Show (1984-1992), Family Ties (1982-1989), Diff'rent Strokes (1978-1986), Chuck Mangione "Feels So Good" (1977), The Osbournes (2002-2005), Fight or Flight (2025), and Bullet Train (2022).

Some eagerly awaited boxing updates, it's game over for Pacman, the pleasures of Jason Statham, a safe Harbour, going gray, a clothes dryer query, a pretty good Beetlejuice impression, and the perils of movie previews. Stuff mentioned: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois (July 19, 2025), Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios (July 19, 2025), Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels (1998), Swept Away (1974), Swept Away (2002), A Working Man (2025), Stranger Things (2016-2025), Hellboy (2019), Violent Night (2022) Dominic Lewis "Santa Claus Has Had Enough of Christmas" (2022), and Beetlejuice (1988).

Mathletics is gaining steam, the legendary Lee Iacocca, a strange little Michael Madsen film with a great cast, the passing of two political titans, some Falk talk, an unfortunately named new supplement I'm taking, remembering Hervé Villechaize, an arthouse classic sci-fi film from the 1970s, and David Bowie can't stop singing. Stuff mentioned: Sixteen Candles (1984), The Godfather (1972), Novocaine (2025), The Winner (1997), The In-Laws (1979), Fantasy Island (1977-1984), The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), David Bowie "Ashes to Ashes" (1980), David Bowie Scary Monsters [and Super Creeps] (1980), David Bowie "Space Oddity" (1969), and David Bowie David Bowie (1969).

Flying adventures, peer pressure, a farewell to Michael Madsen, the new sport that is sweeping the nation, George C. Scott has a headache, a director I despise, a movie about a killer date, another solid horror movie from Osgood Perkins, the search continues, and closing the door. Stuff mentioned: Twelve Angry Men (1957), Kris Kristofferson "The Pilgrim - Chapter 33" (1971), Taxi Driver (1976), Reservoir Dogs (1992), Kill Me Again (1989), Caught Stealing (2025), Elvis (2022), Pi (1998), The Whale (2022), Drop (2025), The Monkey (2025), Longlegs (2024), Stephen King The Monkey (1980), and The Box (2009).

Taking a week off from the podcast, I'm sure you are devastated

Raging at aging, bouncing a reference check, movie jail, a Montgomery Clift tale, the death of a rebel, more marijuana inspired movie moments, some thoughts on the homeless, and a repulsive creature from the Amazon. Stuff mentioned: A Minecraft Movie (2025), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Raintree County (1957), Murder, My Sweet (1944), The Caine Mutiny (1954), A Place in the Sun (1951), Theodore Dreiser An American Tragedy (1925), The Misfits (1961), Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967), Patricia Bosworth Montgomery Clift: A Biography (1978), Novocaine (2025), and Dumb and Dumber (1994).

Still feeling no pain, rushing to my grave, the allure of the steakhouse, McNally's rules, 2020 wrapped, a memory from county, the passing of a pop music legend, mushroom humor, some random quotes I came across, and people needing people. Stuff mentioned: Novocaine (2025), Lawry's The Prime Rib (100 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211), Keith McNally I Regret Almost Everything (2025), The Odeon (145 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013), Balthazar (80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012), Minetta Tavern (113 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012), Jay McInerney Bright Lights, Big City (1984), Bright Lights, Big City (1988), The Kinks "Better Things" (1981), The Kinks Give the People What They...

A little performance art, a couple of classic Los Angeles locations, happy birthday to my mom, a unforgettable glowing suitcase, a classic Los Angeles evangelist, our imperfect memories, a Matthew Perry moment, one (and I mean one) moment of insight from Trump, a mea culpa to Jai Courtney, Paul Dano still sucks, and c'mon and join our convoy. Stuff mentioned: Nadya Tolokonnikova POLICE STATE (WAREHOUSE at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, 152 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 https://www.moca.org/program/nadya-tolokonnikova-police-state), Bradbury Building (304 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013), Double Indemnity (1945), Chinatown (1974), Wolf (1994), Blade Runner (1982), Newhart (1982-1990), Angels Flight...

Slow motion movie watching, another visit from Beavis and Butthead, dancing in the living room, Dr. Sammy Davis Jr., things on my chest, George C. Scott as record label executive, Ishtar and herbs, the Michelob mystery, some legendarily bad boxing nicknames, a worthy documentary on Netflix, Tom Cruise goes on a date, Jack Nicholson has a drink or two, and the necessity of suspending disbelief. Stuff mentioned: Novocaine (2025), The 5th Dimension "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" (1967), Hair (1967), Ishtar (1987), Stand by Me (1986), The Goonies (1986), Don King: Only in America (1997), and American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden (2025).

Sick of being sick, a satisfying sequel, saying farewell to a horror legend, a listener challenge, my love affair with newspapers, stirring my fancy, thoughts on Pavements, a terrible Q&A, raising a glass to George Wendt, a jaw-dropping quote from Jung, and you don't mess with the Zbig. Stuff mentioned: Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025), Candyman (1992), Pavements (2025), Landmark Nuart Theatre (11272 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025), Cinefile Video (11280 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025), Cape Fear (1991), Cheers (1982-1993), James Poniewozik "Everybody Knew His Name: 'Norm!'" (The New York Times, May 20, 2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/arts/television/george-wendt-norm-cheers.html), VFW (2019), Edward...

A long path to finishing The Shortcut, Spotify the enemy, the magic of Nick Nolte's voice, a farewell to Joe Don Baker, more Frank Sinatra, baking and flying, a dissection of of Bill Belichick, a personal prohibition, thoughts on Fugazi, walking a straight edge, and waiting for tomorrow with Shane MacGowan. Stuff mentioned: The Shortcut (2009), Walking Tall (1973), The Outfit (1973), Cape Fear (1991), Michael Jackson "We Are The World" (2004), E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Fugazi "Waiting Room" (1988), Fugazi 7 Songs (1988), Minor Threat "Straight Edge" (1981), and Annie "Tomorrow" (1977).

A message from Satan, Lestat in Los Angeles, a baked Bourdain, buying gifts for my mom, a bunch of goofy quotes and scenes I made up, another assault on Frank Sinatra, a pretty fucking good Matthew McConaughey voice, an interesting new band from New York, more mouthguard dipshittery, and scenes from an Italian restaurant. Stuff mentioned: Arthur Miller Death of a Salesman (1949), Salesman (1969), Pavements (2025), The Shortcut (2009), Hellgirl (https://hellgirl.bandcamp.com/album/hellworld), Hellgirl Hellworld (2025), Hellgirl "Spoilers" (2025), and Christie Brinkley Uptown Girl: A Memoir (2025).

The world premiere that no one wanted: the Marc D EP entitled "Marc with a C". Listen at your own risk.  Stuff mentioned: Marc D Marc with a C (2025), Liza with a Z (1972), Marc D "Wanda" (2025), Marc D "Wait for the Plan" (2025), Marc D "Falling" (2025), Marc D "On and On" (2025), Marc D "Cloud" (2025), Marc D "Fun" (2025), Marc D "Diamond Rings" (2025), and Marc D "Lost in the End" (2025).

Sending messages to myself, modern day life encapsulated in one text, toilet paper trauma, a little Latin for you, a stand up doctor, one of the best actor names ever, being nice to one another, an epic song I came across, a classic Los Angeles weekend, an arty but gripping new horror movie, Los Angeles as Gatsby, googling yourself can be dangerous, unsuccessfully playing the lawyer card, a full of shit realtor, punching a ceiling, swearing can be healthy, forgetting about it, and a smoking pope. Stuff mentioned: Annie Hall (1977), Unwound "Lady Elect" (1996), The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1983), Bill...

Being sick sucks, the satanic potato bug, changing a stale routine, liquor lessons, moving on up, fear and loathing in Ashburn, John McClane and Rick Blaine, a pretty nifty new action movie, one of the worst things I've ever come up with while stoned, another sad suicide, and a kind of shitty song. Stuff mentioned: Gay Talese "Frank Sinatra Has a Cold" (Esquire Magazine, April 1966 https://web.archive.org/web/20230131114645/https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a638/frank-sinatra-has-a-cold-gay-talese), Go West "King of Wishful Thinking" (1990), Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), Lethal Weapon (1987), The Jeffersons (1975-1985), Janet DuBois "The Jeffersons (Movin' on Up)" (1974), Apocalypse...

High anxiety, some wisdom from Kris Kringle, keeping things cool, suicide kills, a little tribute to Nicky Katt, missing Adrienne Shelly, and getting my shit together. Stuff mentioned: Laura Branigan "Gloria" (1982), Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970), Maury Laws & Jules Bass "Put One Foot in Front of the Other" (1970), Gloria Gaynor "I Will Survive" (1978), Dazed and Confused (1993), The Limey (1999), Andy Warhol's Frankenstein (1974), Andy Warhol's Dracula (1974), Insomnia (2002), Trust (1990), Simple Men (1992), Waitress (2007), Boston Legal (2004-2008), and Lynn Smith "NIcky Katt, a Go-To Guy With a Can-Do Attitude" (Los Angeles Times, August 1, 2002 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-aug-01-wk-smith1-story.html).

More Val Kilmer, a little Jack Black, nightmarish neighbors, a premonition of a Final Destination sequel, a totally great documentary about aspiring actors in Hollywood, a subpar Wolfman, a Jack Nicholson scene, an Al Pacino scene, and life as an exposed nerve. Stuff mentioned : Tenacious D "To Be the Best" (2012) Tenacious D "To Be the Best" Music Video (2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nai7w1frB1E), Cape Fear (1991), The White Lotus (2021-present), Final Destination (2000), Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025), FInal Destination 3 (2006), The Final Destination (2009), Camp Hollywood (2004), Highland Gardens Hotel (7047 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028), Jon Levine "Nobody" (2009), Wolfman (2025), The Invisible...

Another visit from Beavis and Butthead, another mention of The Muffs, Memento mori, reflections on Val Kilmer, more Vincent D'Onofrio, musings on apartment life, some hit and miss movie quotes, Ed McMahon, and thoughts on art. Stuff mentioned: The Muffs "Outer Space" (1997), The Muffs Happy Birthday to Me (1997), Memento (2000), Top Secret! (1984), Airplane! (1980), Real Genius (1985), Napoleon Dynamite (2004), Cinema Twain (2017), The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1986), Kill Me Again (1989), Willow (1988), Heat (1995), Heat (1986), The Salton Sea (2002), Spartan (2004), Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005), The Big Lebowski (1998), and Alissa Wilkinson "'Secret Mall Apartment' and The Blurred Line Between Life and Art" (The New York Times, March 28,2025...

Yet another correction, a Bee Gees attempt, missing my mom, the satisfaction of innocent flirting, a new thriller that has a crash landing, a companion worth hanging out with, and some bad jokes. Stuff mentioned: Bee Gees "Tragedy" (1979), Bee Gees Staying Alive (1979) Bee Gees "Gilbert Green" (1967), Bees Gees Bee Gees 1st (1967), The Addams Family (1964-1966), Flight Risk (2025), Downton Abbey (2010-2015), Companion (2025), Novocaine (2025), Heretic (2024), Yellowjackets (2001-present), and Strange Darling (2023).

Judging me, life beats you up, apartment adventures, some cardinal rules of living in Los Angeles, pillow talk, the life and death of George Foreman, the troubled Tommy Morrison, nicotine you bastard, alcohol you bastard, fucking up Joseph Wambaugh's name (sorry Joseph), the grizzled James Garner, the sad tale of Margot Kidder, and the plot thickens. Stuff mentioned: Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), Pavement Slanted and Enchanted (1992), Billy Joel "I Go to Extremes" (1989), George Foreman vs. Michael Moorer (November 4, 1994), George Foreman vs. Tommy Morrison (June 7, 1993), Rocky V (1990), Airplane (1980), Joseph Wambaugh The Glitter Dome (1981), The Glitter Dome (1984), The Rockford Files (1974-1980), Superman: The...

Oh Canada, the tryanny of vitamins, some wisdom and lunacy from William S. Burroughs, a Tell tale, living like Liam Neeson, living like Jerry Lewis, living like Albert Brooks, the madness of calling my mom, staying true to yourself, let's count to a billion, a fun big courtroom movie, seeing John Cusack high, a dumb enjoyable new werewolf movie, Jaime King checking me out, a convoluted documentary about Charles Manson, my personal Manson moment, and a visitor from Zurich. Stuff mentioned: John Adams (2008), William S. Burroughs Junky (1953), Hanya Yanagihara "When Life Becomes a Performance" (The New York Times Magazine, December 4, 2024...

Another going away dinner, Los Angeles here I come, a catchy rubella, some wisdom from Boris Becker, and needing you around. Stuff mentioned: Smoking Popes "Rubella" (1994), Smoking Popes "Need You Around" (1994), Smoking Popes Born to Quit (1994), and Clueless (1995).