R.S. #83 - Parenthood, The Final Frontier

We are pleased to finally announce that Paul Fischer, of the Balticon Podcast, is winner of the Great Random Signal Name Our Roomba^TM Contest! His winning submission is...*drumroll*...3-Sweepio! Paul's prize is a plush robot by Futuregirl (Leah Riley). Thanks to everyone who sent in suggestions.

This episode is not only the first official Father's Day episode, but it also marks the podcast's fourth anniversary!

Song 1: When I Was Your Age - Beatnik Turtle featuring George Hrab (from The Song of the Day podcast, March 30, 2009)

• Ryn and I discuss our thoughts on being new parents: drool, boogers, and chewed food.
• Code Name: Commander Awesome!
• surprise tangent:  Frasier

Song 2: Mr. Fancy Pants - Jonathan Coulton (from Thing A Week Four)

• mint julep: the official drink of hot summer days (in the South, anyway)
• J. J. Abrams' Star Trek
• Vasquez Rocks
• Transformers ("robots from a planet made out of robots"): movie sequel is imminent and the first season of the classic animated series is out on DVD!
• Yes, CD Baby is still around (and still awesome)!

Song 3: Elephant - Artichoke (from 26 Animals)
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