14 - Halloween-o-rama

Published: Nov. 1, 2012, 2:01 p.m.

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Our first annual Halloween SOJcast, what could be better?
\\nHow about the first annual Xombee Guy Halloween strip?
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Current Events  (1:00)

As the east coast of America is pounded by the Frankenstorm. We discuss other storms that have shaped American history. When you hear the line "Give Queen Elizabeth a nautical spanking..." it will seem perfectly natural.
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\\nLast week was the Microsoft Surface launch. We discuss our "unboxing" experience and talk about whether or not we could actually write a book on this thing.
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\\nIn fact, last week\'s co-cohost Charles Joy, also reviewed a Surface on his Podcast. Why not check it out here.

Halloween-o-rama (13:00)  

We discuss our favorite Halloween memories. Turns out they were not the hot, sweaty, southern Halloweens of our childhoods.
Listen as we discuss the fatherly task of sorting candy for the kids, at least until they are old enough to sort it themselves.
Also learn the Oct 30 tradition at Stacey\'s house.

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Scary Book/Movie talk  (31:00)


\\nIs The Tell-Tale Heart scarier than Misery?
\\nWhat makes a book (or movie) scary?
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\\nWe discuss some of our recent fears like falling off a cruise ship or falling from a great height.
What scares you and why?

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Food Porn  (47:10)

Halloween Meatloaf

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Start a tradition
  •  2.5 pounds ground sirloin
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  • 1 pound lean ground pork
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  • 1.5 bottles of Heinz chili sauce
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  • 2 whole eggs
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  • 3/4 of a medium white onion, finely minced
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  • 1 cup of quick or old fashioned oatmeal
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Combine ingredients in a VERY large bowl
Place in a baking pan (or several)
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour
Use the remaining 1/2 bottle of chili sauce on top if loaf (or loaves)
Feeds a small army

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Pumpkin Seeds

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Delight in some pumpkin seeds, don\'t throw them away!
 Remove the seeds from your pumpkin.
Wash them thoroughly. Remove any pulp.
Drizzle olive oil on the seeds and mix (optional)
Arrange seeds in a single layer on a baking pan
Bake for 30 minutes at 300 degrees.
Salt to taste.
Feeds one hungry dude.

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