Episode 10.5 - Nov 19th 2009

HOLIDAY SPECIAL, 2009! - PART II

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Time: 52:36

The special holiday edition of the show continues! Hilary and Edward T continue kicking off the 2009 holiday season by going insane - getting together with their family!

On this, their tenth (and a half) podcast, they talk to Edward T's mom in Phoenix, Arizona. We get to know her a little bit, then Edward T pushes her to tell embarrassing stories of his youth. Turns out he was a little bit of a comic book fan - and a grocery store hustler.

And be sure to catch the first part of the show, which is on Episode 10 (Click Here), in which Hilary and Edward T call her parents in Canada.

Above, Clockwise from Upper Left: Edward T's mom, Ruthann, his dad, George Michael "Mike" Martin, Edward T, and his older brother, Daniel Floyd Martin, in 1968.

Right: Edward T. and his mom, Ruthann, in June 2007.

Right: Edward T. and his older brother Dan, a.k.a. "Marty", a sweet and lovable guy, yet sometimes known as the grouchiest man in the world.

Episode 10 - Nov 19th 2009

HOLIDAY SPECIAL, 2009! - PART I

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Time: 54:20

A special holiday edition of the show! Hilary and Edward T have decided to kick off the 2009 holiday season by doing what most insane people do - getting together with their family!

On this, their tenth podcast, they talk to Hilary's parents via Skype internet phone, in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada - that's right, a big international phone call! They get to know her parents a little bit, especially how they met, and find out that Hilary was a car model (kind of).

Edward T asks Hilary's mom how she met her husband; she then shares with them a story she wrote. Then Hilary's dad comes on & tells them about his upbringing. They find out that he took Hilary all over the place when she was a baby - even skiing! Zoiks!

The show continues on Episode 10.5 (Click Here), when Hilary and Edward T call his mom in Arizona.

Left: Hilary strikes a Madonna-esque pose in front of the hot, new Pontiac Fiero GT at the GM Pavillion at Expo '86, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Above, Upper Photo: At the wedding of Hilary's Mom & Dad.

(L-R): Hilary's Grandmother, Anne Fergusson; Hilary's Grandfather, James Fergusson; Hilary's Mom, Marian Isabelle (nee Fergusson) Kemp; Hilary's Dad, Philip Andrew Kemp; Hilary's Aunt, Joan (nee Sweet) Fergusson; and David Kirkham, best man at the wedding.

Above, Lower Photo: Hilary's Mom & Dad sign a marriage register in the vestry of the church after the ceremony.

Above: Hilary's Dad, with none other than Hilary (and a piece of bologna).

Episode 9.5 - Nov 05 2009

FANS' EXTRA PART DEUX!

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Left: Edward T as Dr. Phil

Right: Hilary as Shotgun Wedding Barbie

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You asked for it - you got it! Back by popular demand, a fans' extra podcast. Alright, well maybe it's because we talk too long and have to bust it up into two podcasts, but still, we listened and we responded!

In their own inimitable fashion, Hilary and Edward T catch up on their last two weeks, including Hallowe'en. They discuss costumes and the cultural impact of the doll Barbie.

Hilary has been getting to know her new job, and Edward T dropped by Hilary's work for lunch.

This launches them on a conversation about science, science labs, junior high school desires and wondering what they wanted to do with their lives, compared to what they did with their lives, and what they've done/what they are doing to change that.

They also discuss communication and its purpose in our lives, especially when used in a certain context, which drives Edward T crazy and sometimes Hilary too!

And Edward T breaks out his Dr. Phil McGraw impersonation...

Video of Louis C.K. on Conan O'Brian - Everything's Amazing and Nobody's Happy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN0MpBQG3-E

Take a peek at the place that Hilary and Edward T go Salsa dancing - The Century Ballroom! (A most excellent place):

http://www.centuryballroom.com/

And this is where Edward T went to lunch - Hilary's work! Check out what the The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (FHCRC) is all about:

http://www.fhcrc.org/

Snap Custom Clothing

http://www.companycasuals.com/snapshirts/start.jsp

The online book of C elegans biology, "WormBook"

http://www.wormbook.org/

Book: Stumbling on Happiness

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Episode 9 - Nov 05 2009

I AM WOMAN, HEAR ME ROAR! AND...BE UNHAPPY?

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This time around, we take a look at Time Magazine's cover story that states that "women are more powerful than ever...and more unhappy." What's up with that? Is this something designed to titillate (no pun intended) so Time can sell some magazines, or is that the fact, Jack?!

Hilary and Edward T take a look at it from their personal experiences. Edward T, as usual, has a few choice thoughts on the matter (and maybe a few chips on his shoulder), and Hilary presents some interesting points that you may not have thought of before.

Due to the expanded nature of last time's presentation, Hilary takes a break on the Science Minute this time around.

And finally, Edward T introduces you to one "weird and wacky" film known as Mulholland Drive on the Media Minute, giving you a quick primer on one of his all-time favorite films, as well as a brilliantly eerie soundtrack.

Books, articles and/or websites referenced in this episode include:

Time Magazine, October 26th, 2009 cover story:

http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1930277_1930145,00.html

Mulholland Drive:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulholland_Drive_(film)

Lost on Mulholland Drive - The Ultimate Fan Site:

http://www.mulholland-drive.net/

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