Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
R/T: 86 minutes
Rating: PG-13
Director: George Gallo
Starring: Selma Blair, Amy Smart and Jason Lee
Rights: International

Genre: Drama
R/T: 95 minutes
Rating: N/A
Director: Marc Erlbaum
Starring: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jamie Kennedy
Rights: Worldwide

Synopsis:

The Best of California blends a traditional magazine-style format with a fast-paced, entertaining and informative travel series. Bringing out the best California has to offer, the series explores the Golden State’s natural wonders, icons and landmarks, scenic drives and outdoor adventures.

From classic beach towns to national parks, culinary odysseys to romantic escapes, The Best of California offers the finest for lovers, families, the advernturous and the urbanites – travel experiences that make California one of the most popular and diverse vacation destinations.

Episodes:

1.  Landmarks and Icons

California stands as a fantasy realm igniting the world’s imagination. From mythical landscapes to man made creations of awesome splendor, The Best of California will help you to discover the unique icons and landmarks that transform a vacation in California into a journey of wonder.

Romantic Getaways – Hotel del Coronado

At San Diego’s famous Hotel del Coronado, California couple Bob and Grazia Hayes enjoy biking, the beach and even yoga – along with a fun look at the colorful history of this grand beachfront hotel.

Family Fun – San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge set the scene as the Frescas family discovers new ways to play in the city by the bay.

Sports & Adventure – Sequoia National Park

In Sequoia National Park, Botanist Steve Sillet works to preserve the world’s largest trees for future generations of eco-tourists. Climb the giant towers with Sillet and discover their surprises!

2.  Outdoor Adventures

From California’s golden shores to its snowcapped peaks, this Best of California episode highlights three amazing outdoor escapes that will delight the romantic, fascinate the family and thrill the adventurer.

Romantic Getaways – Catalina Island

Join Matt and Stephanie Tipton as they journey across the Santa Monica Bay to Catalina and discover the island’s modern-day charms.

Family Fun – Mammoth Mountain Dog Sledding

In this episode’s family fun segment, the Sawyer family dog-sleds into adventure at Mammoth Mountain.

Sports & Adventure – Santa Cruz Island Kayaking

Paddle through the watery caves of Santa Cruz Island in a sea kayak with adventure guide Scott Dunn.

3.  Great Food and Wine Escapes

Among the many gifts that California has bestowed upon the world are the mouth-watering culinary delights and wines that embody the spirit, soil and climate of the Golden State. The Best of California takes you on three intoxicating journeys to discover the gourmet destinations that can make for the most tempting of vacations.

Romantic Getaways – Berkeley Getaway

Join Diane and Nate Hanna as they taste and sip to their heart’s content on a romantic getaway in Berkeley.

Family Fun – Napa Valley Wine Train

A French family boards the train to adventure and saddles up for fun as they explore the wine and food that made the Napa Valley famous.

Sports & Adventure – Santa Barbara Wine Country

The Santa Barbara wine country provides an unexpected setting for fly fishing instructor Ryan Morrel to cast his vote for some rugged fishing adventure.

4.  The Central Coast

There are very few places on the planet where the mountains meet the sea in such a dramatic display of nature’s power and beauty as they do on the central coast of California. And there are very few better places to vacation!

Romantic Getaways – Santa Barbara High Life

Denise and John Riley taste the high life on a romantic getaway to Santa Barbara.

Family Fun – Monterey Wonders

Check out the marine wonderland of Monterey, and the amazing Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Sports & Adventure – Morro Bay Adventure

In Morro Bay, old friends ride and reveal a secret mountain biking trail. As an added diversion, come whale watching and check out some of the most majestic animals on the planet.

5.  Motorcycle Road Trips

Take the ultimate motorcycle road trip through the dramatic landscape between Death Valley and the High Sierras. With its otherworldly vistas, exotic formations, and unique characters, this Best of California adventure offers a unique view of this raw and rugged landscape.

Sports & Adventure – High Sierra Motorcycle Trip

From super salty Mono Lake to dramatic Highway 395 get ready to taste the open road in the High Sierras.

Sports & Adventure – Death Valley: Furnace Creek

Visit the Furnace Creek Inn and Ranch resort along with the Borax museum as you descend below sea level into the famous Death Valley.

Sports & Adventure – Road Trip: Ghosts in the Desert

Visit Scotty’s Castle, then roll into “living ghost town” Randsburg to learn about the ‘other’ California Gold Rush.

6.  Adrenaline Adventures

Thrill seekers can spend a lifetime scouring the globe in search of the perfect adrenaline rush, yet they need venture no farther than a place called California to find the most extreme adventures of every type.

Sports & Adventure – Bandaloop Ballet: Yosemite’s El Capitan

Join us as the Bandaloop Dance Company turns the cliffs of Yosemite into their stage for a death defying air ballet.

Family Fun – Surfing (Big and Small)

The Galloway’s get a degree in family fun at the San Diego Surfing Academy, while world class surfers challenge Mavericks.

Sports & Adventure – Rapid Adventure on the American River

Raft the raging waters of the American River in the heart of the Gold Country.

7.  State Park Adventures

From the coast to the mountains, from deserts to Missions, from old growth forests to poppy fields to ghost towns and lakes many times saltier than the Pacific Ocean, California has a wealth and diversity of state parks like no other state in the union.

Sports & Adventure – State Park Whirlwind

Check out an overview of California State Parks from San Jacinto near Palm Springs, to some California missions, to the ghost town of Bodie.

Family Fun – Mendocino Escape

The Vandestar-Silvas explore Mendocino, nestled on a dramatic, secluded Northern California bay and virtually surrounded by State Parks.

Sports & Adventure – Coastline State Parks

From horseback riding on the beaches of Big Sur to blazing a trail through the hills outside of Morro Bay, California’s State Parks are the perfect playground for those seeking sports & adventure.

8.  Best of the Best

Traveling all over California, TBOC looks back on our favorite people, places and attractions from the first thirteen Best of California Episodes.

Favorite People – Olvera Street to Alabama Hills

Re-live Chip and Elizabeth’s Latino LA escape, then hit the trail with guide Rene Dukarts in the fabled Alabama Hills where Hollywood brought the old west to the silver screen.

Favorite Places – Coronado to Santa Cruz Island

Revisit Coronado with Grazia and Bob, and learn about the Hotel Del’s magical blend of history and romance. Then get back in the water in your sea kayak at Santa Cruz Island.

Favorite Attractions – Berkeley to the American River

Sample the killer cuisine at Berkeley’s Chez Panisse, then head up to the American River for some great rafting through Gold Country.

9.  Legendary Places

Visit state treasures and see first hand what makes them so celebrated and renowned as we explore the past and present of the Queen Mary Ocean Liner, the State Capitol and Pebble Beach on the Monterey peninsula.

Romantic Getaway – Legend of the Queen Mary

T.V. star John Fugelsang and his fiancee meet the Queen Mary’s ghosts during a whirlwind adventure aboard the famous ship in Long Beach.

Family Fun – Capital Tour

An ordinary family meets some extraordinary people underneath the Capitol Dome in Sacramento.

Sports & Adventure – Serious Pebble Beach

The famous and the funny play the round of their lives in Pebble Beach, then it’s off to Roy’s Restaurant on Spanish Bay.

10.  Classic Beach Towns

Experience California’s coastal paradises and celebrate its unique legacies as we cruise the coast from Surf City USA and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to enchanting seaside La Jolla and the famous links at Torrey Pines.

Romantic Getaways – Santa Cruzing

Get whisked away on a wild romantic getaway to Santa Cruz where newlywed-lovebirds Lisa and Michael ride the roller coaster of love.

Family Fun – Surf City, U.S.A.

It’s classic cars and classic waves in Huntington Beach for the Smith Family who take to the stage with surf legends who get their kicks teaching them some monster licks.

Sports & Adventure – La Jolla Laugh-In

La Jolla’s the playground for three comediennes who laugh and play while putting and paddling through fairways and sea caves.

11.  Classic Drives

Take sightseeing to a new level as we wind our way through the state along some of the most scenic and well-known roadways from L.A.’s famous Sunset Boulevard, north to the wonderland known as Shasta Cascade.

Romantic Getaways – Brewery Heaven

Monet and Patrick roar into Chico to learn some new tricks and brew up some fun at the Sierra Nevada Brewery.

Family Fun – Sunset Blvd. Scramble

Start your engines and get ready to roll as Best of California’s Family Fun takes you to Los Angeles with the Miles Family — it’s minivan madness as the kids go for a spin they’ll never forget.

Sports & Adventure – Redwoods Ride

Nancy and Beau take a road trip to the redwoods where they drive through trees and bike beneath the tallest living things on earth.

12.  Wet and Wild

Play on the rivers and lakes of Northern California as we experience the rush of white water rafting on the American River, the fun of house boating and wave running on the California Delta and the allure of fly fishing in Redding.

Romantic Getaways – Romantic Redding

Rachel and Jim get hooked on each other as they reel in a good time in Redding.

Family Fun – Floating Down the Delta

The Chu Family learns that there’s no place like home when you’re floating down the delta in a deluxe houseboat.

Sports & Adventure – American River Adventure

Guide Peter Gordon leads with laughter as he takes a group of aqua-nuts on the river ride of their lives.

13.  Movie Memories

Explore cinema secrets as we go behind the scenes of romantic Hollywood, Universal Studios and the Alabama Hills–the most filmed place for classic westerns in the world.

Romantic Getaways – Romantic Hollywood

It’s a red carpet rendezvous for Philip and his leading lady Pasha as they tour Tinseltown and hit the hippest spots in the “new” Hollywood.

Family Fun – Universal Studios Escape

The Gallaghers take the ride of their lives on a trek to meet an ogre named Shrek as they sample the sights and sounds of Universal Studios.

Sports & Adventure – Lone Pine Adventure

It’s the legendary movie location of Lone Pine where the ghosts of Hollywood heroes still ride.

Synopsis:

This beautiful HD series explores some of the best travel destinations in the world through the point of view of a backpacker. Our host places extra emphasis on attractions that can be replicated by just about anybody travelling with limited possessions and a reasonable budget.

Episodes:

• Indonesia x 9
• USA x 10
• Cuba x 9
• Egypt x 5
• Japan x 7
• Taiwan x 5
• Thailand x 5
• China x 9
• Greece x 6

Synopsis:

Music Mix USA is a fast-paced, energetic television series that features the latest music videos and interviews from the hottest artists in the industry. Featured artists include Tom Petty, OutKast, Motley Crue, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Nickelback, 3 Doors Down, Jimmy Eat World, Matchbox Twenty, Lynrd Skynyrd, Puddle of Mudd, Korn, Charlie Daniels Band, Gavin Degraw, Seether, Switchfoot and much more! The series is also available without interviews and dialogue (music videos only).

Episodes:

Show #1 – Jay Seidl Studio

Luscious Jackson – ‘Lady Fingers’ – Grand Royal / Capitol
The Moffatts – ‘Until You Loved Me’ –Capitol
Rilo Kiley – ‘The Frug’ – Razor & Tie Entertainment
Def Leppard – ‘Promises’ – Mercury
Rule 62 Interview – PKG
Shootyz Groove – ‘L-Train’ – Reprise

Show #2 – Jay Seidl Studio

Less Then Jake Interview
Vitamin C – ‘Smile’ – Elektra
Vast – ‘Touched’ – Elektra
Billy Crawford – ‘Urgently In Love’ – V2
Simon Says – ‘Slider’ – Hollywood

Show #3 – Jay Seidl Studio

Delirious? – ‘Gravity’ – Virgin
Blessid Union Of Souls – ‘Hey Leonardo’ – Push / V2
Sarah Brightman – ‘Deliver Me’ – Angel / Capitol
Shelby Starner – ‘Don’t Let Them’ – Warner Bros.
Tom Petty – ‘Room At The Top’ – Warner Bros.
DC Talk – ‘Consume Me’ – Virgin

Show #4 – Jay Seidl Studio

Better Than Ezra – ‘Like It Like That’ – Elektra
Beastie Boys – ‘Three MCs and one DJ’ – Grand Royal / Capitol
Youngstown – ‘I’ll Be Your Everything’ – Hollywood
Cranberries – ‘Animal Instincts’ – Island Def Jam Music Group
Blur – ‘Coffee and TV’ – Virgin
N’Dea Davenport – ‘Underneath The Red Moon’ – V2

Show #5 – Jay Seidl Studio

Swirl 360 – ‘Hey Now Now’ – Mercury
Fastball – ‘Out Of My Head’ – Hollywood
Unbelievable Truth – ‘Higher Than Reason’ – Virgin
Lighthouse Family – ‘High’ – London / Island
Rule 62 – Interview
Warm Jets – ‘Never Ever’ –London / Island

Show #6 – Jay Seidl Studio

Billie – ‘Honey To Bee’ – Virgin
Fun Lovin Criminals – ‘Love Unlimited’ – Virgin
Supernovice – ‘You’re Devine’ –Onset
Hevia – ‘Busindra Reel’ – Higher Octave Music
Jon Spencer And The Blues Explosion – ‘Talk About The Blues’ – Capitol
John Lennon – ‘Imagine’ – EMI / Capitol

Show #7 – Jay Seidl – Studio

The Insects – ‘Dreaming My Dreams’ – Zap / Audiomatic
Tonic – “You Wanted Me”
Oleander – “I Walk Alone’
Blackstreet -“Thank About You”
Winson – “Soul Searching”
98 Degrees – “I Do”

Show #8 – Jay Seidl – Studio

David Sanborn – ‘Bang, Bang’ – Elektra
The Boomtang Boys – “Squeeze Toy”
Jake Andrews – “Time To Burn”
Filter – “Welcome To The Fold”
Sixpence None The Richer – “There She Goes”
Verbena – “Baby Got Shot”

Show #9 – Studio Jay Seidl

Tuscadero – ‘Hollywood Handsome’ – Elektra
The Amps – ‘Tip City’ – Elektra
Buffalo Tom – ‘Tangerine’ – Eastwest
Third Eye Blind – ‘Jumper’ – Elektra
Marvelous 3 – ‘Freak Of The Week’ – HiFi / Elektra / EEG
Simply Red – ‘Fairgrounds’ – Eastwest

Show #10 – Blessid Union Of Souls / Jay Seidl

Blessid Union Of Souls – Fort Myers
Blessid Union Of Souls – ‘Hey Leonardo’ – V2
Blessid Union Of Souls – ‘Oh Virginia’ – EMI
Blessid Union Of Souls – ‘I Wanna Be There’ – EMI
Blessid Union Of Souls – ‘I Believe’ – EMI

Show #11 – Reel Big Fish / Jay Seidl

Reel Big Fish – ‘Sell Out’ – Mojo
Reel Big Fish – ‘Take On Me – Mojo
Reel Big Fish – ‘Sell Out’ – Mojo
Reel Big Fish – ‘The Set Up’ – Mojo
Reel Big Fish – ‘She Has A Girlfriend Now’ – Mojo

Show #12 – Jay Seidl Studio

Merideth Brooke’s Feature
Merideth Brookes – ‘Lay Down’ – Capitol
Garth Brookes as Chris Gaines – ‘Lost In You’ – Capitol
Showoff – ‘Falling Star’ – Maverick
Kory & The Fireflies – ‘Sometimes’ – Samson

Show #13 – Jay Seidl Studio

Natalie Imbruglia – ‘Identify’ – Virgin
Manic Street Preachers – ‘You Stole The Sun From My Heart’ – Virgin
Moby – ‘Body Rock’ – V2
U2 – ‘one Tree Hill’ – Island Def Jam Music Group
Stretch Princess – ‘Sorry’ – Wind-up
Bruce Cockburn – ‘Last Night Of The World’ – Rykodisc

Show #14 – Fastball / Jay Seidl

Fastball – ‘Out Of My Head’ – Hollywood
Fastball – ‘The Way’ – Hollywood
Fastball – ‘First Escape’ – Hollywood

Show #15 – Jay Seidl

Bush – ‘A Chemical Between Us’ – Trauma
Toy Box – “Best Friend”
Feeder – “Insomnia”
Creed – “Higher”
Yolanda Adams – “Yeah”

Show #16 – Jay Seidl

David Bowie – ‘Thursday’s Child’ – Virgin
311 – “Come Original”
Mint Condition – “If You Love Me”
Blinker The Star – “Below The Sliding Doors”
Melissa Etheridge – “Angels Would Fall”

Show #17 – Jay Seidl – Studio

The Beatles – ‘Hey Bulldog’ – Capitol
Robbie Williams – ‘Abgels’ – Capitol
Gomez – ‘Bring It On’ – Virgin
Julia Darling – ‘Bulletproof’ – Wind-Up
Steriophonics – ‘Pick A Part That’s New’ – V2
Pat Benatar – ‘Promises In The Dark’ – EMD

Show #18 – Jay Seidl Studio

Earth To Andy – ‘Still After You’ – Giant / Reprise
Green Day – ‘Last Ride In’ – Reprise
Moby – ‘Body Rock’ – V2
Youngstown – ‘I’ll Be Your Everything’ – Hollywood
Kory & The Fireflies – ‘Sometimes’ – Samson
Gerald Levert – ‘Nothin’ To Somethin’’ – Eastwest

Show #19 – Levi Jon / Jay Seidl

Marcy Playground – ‘It’s Saturday’ – Capitol
Sarah Brightman – ‘Deliver Me’ – Angel / Capitol
Ky-Mani – ‘Country Journey’ – Gee Street / V2 / Shang
Ash – ‘Jesus Says’ – Dreamworks

Show #21 – Jay Seidl

David Bowie – ‘Modern Love’ – Virgin
Beastie Boys – ‘Alive’ – Capitol
Vitamin C – ‘Me, Myself And I’ – Elektra
The Rolling Stones – ‘Satisfaction’ – Virgin
Anika Paris – ‘It’s About’ – Edel America
Barenaked Ladies – ‘Get In Line’ – Elektra

Show #22 – Jay Seidl Studio

Steve Winwood – ‘Holding On’ – Virgin
Garth Brooks – ‘Right Now’ – Capitol
The Moffatts – ‘Misery’ – Capitol
Swirl 360 – ‘Hey Now Now’ – Mercury
Lynyrd Skynyrd – ‘Travelin Man’ – CMC
Brooke Sweet – ‘So Sweet’ – Edel America

Show #23 – Jay Seidl Studio

Filter – ‘Take a Picture’ – Reprise
Love & Rockets – ‘Holy Fool’ – Red Ant Entertainment
Ben Harper – ‘Burn To Shine’ – Virgin
Pat Benatar – ‘Promises in The Dark’ – EMD
Blur – ‘No Distance To Run’ – Virgin
Jake Andrews – ‘Time To Burn’ – Jericho

Show #24 – Jay Seidl – Studio

Everlast –‘So Long’ – Geffen
Melanie C – ‘Northern Star’ – Virgin
Bob Marley feat Lauren Hill – ‘Turn Your Lights Down Low’ – Island / Def Jam
David Bowie – ‘Let’s Dance’ – Virgin
Bush – ‘The Science Of Things’ – Trauma
Queensryche – ‘Silent Lucidity’ – EMI

Show # 25 – Jay Seidl – Studio

Luscious Jackson – ‘Let It Snow’ – Capitol
Paul McCartney – “Brown Eyed Handsome Man”
Metallica – “No Leaf Clover”
Lunachicks – “Say What You Mean”
Apollo Four Forty – “Stop The Rock”
Bob Marley VS Furstar Deluxe – “Sun Is Shining”

Show #26 – Levi Jon / Jay Seidl

Tina Turner – ‘When The Heartache’s Over’ – Virgin
Paul McCartney – ‘No Other Baby’ – Capitol
Megadeth – ‘Insomnia’ – Capitol
Chris Moutas – ‘No M ore Pain & Lies’ – JWP

Show #27 – Jay Seidl – Studio

311 –‘Come Original’ – Capricorn
Simon Says – “Slider”
Creed – “Higher”
Robbie Williams – “Angels”
Sixpence None The Richer – “There Show Goes”
Nada Surf – “Popular”

Show #28 – Jay Seidl Studio

Sash! – ‘Mysterious Times’ – Contagious
Bush – ‘Letting The Cables Sleep’ – Trauma
Vast – ‘Touched’ – Elektra
Fastball – ‘Fire Escape’ – Hollywood
Vitamin C – ‘Me, Myself and I’ – Elektra
Feeder – ‘Insomnia’ – Echo

Show #29 – Jay Seidl Studio

Barenaked Ladies – ‘Get In Line’ – Elektra
Longbeach Dub Allstars – ‘Trailer Ras’ – Dreamworks
Third Eye Blind – ‘How’s It Gonna Be?’ – Elektra
Filter – ‘Welcome To The Fold’ – Elektra
Patty Rothberg – ‘Inside’ – EMI
Little John – ‘Shoelace’ – Elektra

Show #30 – Jay Seidl Studio

Lenny Kravitz – ‘I Belong To You’ – Virgin
Creed – ‘Human Clay’ -Wind-Up
The Suicide machines 0- ‘Sometimes I Don’t mind’ – Hollywood
Hevia – ‘Busindre Reel’ – Higher Octave
Oleander – ‘I Walk Alone’ – Universal
Better than Ezra – ‘Like It Like That’ 0 Elektra

Show #31 – Jay Seidl – Studio

Nobody’s Angel – ‘If You Want To Dance’ – Hollywood
Aimee Mann – ‘Save Me’ – Reprise
Beastie Boys – ‘Alive’ – Capitol
Filter – ‘Take A Picture’ – Reprise
Toy-Box – ‘Boy Friend’ – Edel America
Marvelous 3 – ‘Freak Of The Week’ – Hi-Fi

Show #32 – Jay Seidl – Studio

Big Kenny – ‘Under The Sun’ – Hollywood
The Chemical Brothers – “Let Forever Be”
Gomez – “We Haven’t Turned Around”
The Donnas – “Skin Tight”
Saison – “I Believe”
Robbie Williams – “Angels”

Show #33 – Jay Seidl – Beat Club

Bob Marley – ‘Sun Is Shining’ – Palm Pictures
311 – ‘Flowing’ –Capricorn
Third Eye Blind – ‘Never Let You Go’ – Elektra
Fatboy Slim – ‘The Rockerfella Skank’ – Astralwerk

Show #34 – Jay Seidl – The Rock – Special Guest

AC/DC – ‘Hard As A Rock’ – Eastwest
Moby – ‘Bodyrock’ – V2
Apollo Four Forty – ‘Stop The Rock’ – Epic
Filter – ‘Take A Picture’ – Reprise
Queensryche – ‘Silent Lucidity’ – EMI

Show #35 – Jay Seidl -Beat Club

Jungle Brothers – ‘VIP’ – Gee Street
Lit – ‘Miserable’ – RCA
Vitamin C – ‘Smile’ – Elektra
Staind – ‘Home’ – Flip / Elektra
Michael Moog – ‘That Sound’ – Strickly Rhythm
Mr. Oizo – ‘Flat Beat’ – Mute / F Communications

Show #36 – Jay Seidl

The Smashing Pumpkins – ‘The Everlasting Gaze’ – Virgin
Michael Hutchence – ‘A Straight Line’ – V2
Bush – ‘The Chemical Between Us’ – Trauma
311 – ‘Come Original’ – Capricorn
Tara Maclean – ‘If I Fall’ – Capitol
Day One – ‘I’m Doin’ Fine’ – Astralwerks

Show #37 – Jay Seidl

Nobody’s Angel – ‘If You Wanna Dance’ – Hollywood
Beastie Boys – ‘Alive’ – Capitol
Rollins Band – ‘Illumination’ – Dreamworks
Podunks – ‘Wings’ – Matchbox
Megadeth
Ben Harper – ‘Steal Kisses’ – Virgin

Show #38 – Jay Seidl

Tonic – ‘Mean To Me’ – Universal
Mr. Oizo – ‘Flat beat’ – Mute / F
The Suicide Machines – ‘Sometimes I Don’t Mind’ – Hollywood
Jungle Brothers – ‘Get Down’ – Gee Street
Beenie Man – ‘love Me Now’ – Virgin
Chevelle – ‘Point #1’ – Squint

Show #39 – Jay Seidl

Subculture – ‘Call Me’ – Subcult
The Smashing Pumpkins – ‘Stand Inside Your Love’ – Virgin
Reno – ‘Whole World’ – Curb
Bossone – ‘We Live’ – Capitol
Spilt Milk – ‘Can You Remember?’
De Ponce – ‘Jus’ The Way You Are’ – Imperium

Show #40 – Jay Seidl

Love & Rockets – ‘Holy Fool’ – Red Ant Entertainment
Third Eye Blind – ‘Never Let You Go’ – Elektra
The Mavericks – ‘Here Comes My Baby’ – Mercury
Billy Idol – ‘Cradle Of Love’ – Chrysalis / EMI
Tonic – ‘Mean To Me’ – Universal
Shania Twain – ‘Rock This Country’ – Mercury

Show #41 – Jay Seidl

The Wiseguys – ‘Start The Commotion’ – Mammoth
Stir – ‘New Beginning’ – Capitol
Melanie C – ‘Never Be The Same’ – Virgin
Supergrass – ‘Pumping On Your Stereo’ – Island Def Jam Music Group
Saves the Day – ‘Shoulder To The Wheel’ – Equal Vision
Aaliyah – ‘Try Again’ – Virgin

Show #42 – Stir / Jay Seidl

Stir – ‘New Beginning’ – Capitol
Stir PKG
Lit – ‘Miserable’ – RCA
Stir – ‘Velvet Elvis’ – Capitol
Creed – ‘What If’ – Wind-up

Show #44 – Tonic / Jay Seidl

Tonic – ‘Mean To Me’ – Universal
Tonic – ‘Open Your Eyes – Universal
Tonic – ‘You Wanted More – Universal
Tonic – ‘Soldier’s Daughter – Universal
Tonic – ‘Mean To Me’ – Universal

Show #45 – Chevelle / Jay Seidl

Chevelle – ‘Point #1’ – Squint Entertainment
Stir – ‘New Beginning’ – Capitol
Rah Digga – ‘Imperial’ – Flipmode / Elektra
8Stops7 – ‘Satisfied’ – Reprise

Show #46 – The Flys / Jay Seidl

Third Eye Blind – ’10 Days Late’ – Elektra
Filter – ‘The Best Things’ – Reprise
Hanson – ‘This Time Around’ – Island Def Jam
AC/DC – ‘Stiff Upper Lip’ – Elektra

Show #47 – Lit / Jay Seidl

Lit – ‘Miserable’ – RCA
Lit – ‘My Own Worst Enemy’ – RCA
8Stops7 – ‘Satisfied’ – Reprise
Foo Fighters – ‘Breakout’ – RCA
Rah Digga – ‘Imperial’ – Elektra

Show #48 – Jay Seidl – Studio

Paul Van Dyke – ‘Tell Me Why’ – Mute
Bush – ‘Warm Machine’ – Trauma
Melissa Ethridge – ‘Enough Of Me’ – Island Def Jam
Metallica – ‘I Disappera’ – Hollywood
Gloria Estefan – ‘No Me Dejes De Querer’ – Epic
Tracy Chapman – ‘Telling Stories’ – Elektra

Show #49 – MRB w/ Special Guest Matlock Lynyrd Synyrd

A Perfect Circle – ‘Judith’ – Virgin
Elwood – ‘Sundown’ – 2000 Palm Pictures
Tahiti 80 – ‘Heartbeat’ – Minty Fresh
Guster – ‘Fa Fa’ –Hybrid / London-Sire

Show #50 – Elwood / Jay Seidl

Elwood – ‘Sundown’ – Palm Pictures
No Dobt – ‘Simple Kind Of Life’ – Trauma / Interscope
Smashmouth – ‘Waste’ – Interscope
LeAnn Rimes – ‘I Need You’ – Sparrow / Capitol
Filter – ‘The Best Things’ – Reprise

Show #51 – Jay Seidl

Marc Anthony – ‘You Sang To Me’ – Columbia
Everclear – ‘Wonderful’ – Capitol
Kina – ‘Girl From The Gutter’ – Dreamworks
En Vogue – ‘Riddle’ – Eastwest / EEG
A Perfect Circle – ‘Judith’ – Virgin
The Cult – ‘Painted On My Heart’ – Island Def Jam Music Group

Show #53 – Jay Seidl Studio

Lit – ‘Over My Head’ – RCA
Supreme Beings Of Leisure – ‘Strangelove Addiction’ – Palm Pictures
Kim Richey – ‘The Way It Never Was’ – Mercury
Tracy Chapman – ‘Telling Stories’ – Elektra / EEG
Regurgitator – ‘Happiness’ – Ark 21
Kottonmouth kings – ‘Peace Not Greed’ – Capitol

Show #54 – Jay Seidl

3 Doors Down – ‘Kryptonite- ‘Universal
The Goo Goo Dolls – ‘Broadway’ – Warner Bros
MxPx – ‘Responsibility’ – A&M
Bon Jovi – ‘It’s My Life’ – Island Def Jam
Nickleback – ‘Leader Of Men’ – Roadrunner
Lucrezia – ‘Lookin’ For Love’ – Logic

Show #55 – Shuvel / Jay Seidl

Metallica – ‘I Disappear’ – Hollywood
The Catherine Wheel – ‘Sparks Are Gonna Fly’ – Columbia
Nine Days – ‘Absolutely (Story Of A Girl)’ – Epic
Take 5 – ‘Shake It Off’ – Elektra
Sum 41 – ‘Makes No Difference’ – Island Def Jam

Show #56 – Jay Seidl / Studio

Wyclef Jean – ‘It Doesn’t Matter’ – Columbia
Duran Duran – ‘Someone Else Not Me’ – Hollywood
Toni Braxton – ‘Just Be A Man About It’ – Laface
First Love – ‘Freaky’ – JWP
Ben Harper – ‘Steal My Kisses’ – Virgin
Billy Gilman – ‘One Voice’ – Epic

Show #57 – Jay Seidl – Studio

Everclear – ‘Wonderful’ – Capitol
Filter – ‘The Best Things’- Reprise
Elwood – ‘Sundown’ – Palm Pictures
Face To Face – ‘Disappointed’ – Ladyluck / Beyond
Bush – ‘Warm Machine’ – Trauma
Lit – ‘Over My Head’ – RCA

Show #59 – Long Beach All Stars / Jay Seidl

Long Beach Dub All Stars – ‘Trailer Ras’ – Dreamworks
Third Eye Blind – ‘Ten Days Late’ – Elektra
Feeder – ‘High’ – Elektra
The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band – ‘The Last Goodbye’ – Reprise
B.B. King & Eric Clapton – ‘Riding With The King’ – Reprise

Show #60 – Jurassic 5 / Jay Seidl / Warped Tour

Jurassic 5 – ‘Quality Control’ – Interscope
Supreme Beings Of Leisure – ‘Quality Control’ – Palm
The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band – ‘The Last Goodbye’ – Gaint / Reprise
AFI – ‘Totalimmortal’ – Nitro
The Catherine Wheel – ‘Sparks Are Gonna Fly’ – Columbia

Show #64 – Jay Seidl – Studio

Fastball – ‘You’re An Ocean’ – Hollywood
8STOPS7 – ‘Questions Everything’ – Reprise
Jessica Simpson – ‘I Think I’m In Love’ – Columbia
Barenaked Ladies – ‘Pinch Me’ – Reprise
LeAnn Rimes – ‘Can’t Fight The Moonlight’ – Curb
Daring Violetta – ‘Spoiled Rotten’ 0- Opaline

Show #67 – Papa Roach – Ft. Lauderdale

Papa Roach – “Last Resort”
9 Days – “Absolutely”
Third Eye Blind – “Deep Inside Of You”
The Donnas – “Skin Tight”
AFI – “Total Immortal”

Show #68 – Finger Eleven

Finger Eleven – ‘Above’ – Wind-Up
Finger Eleven – ‘Drag You Down’ – Wind-Up
Finger Eleven – ‘Above’ – Wind-Up
The Presidents – ‘Tiny Explosions’ – Music Blitz
Stir – ‘Climbing The Walls’ – Capitol
Nickleback – ‘Leader Of Men’ – Roadrunner

Show #69 – Hed Pe – Jay Seidl

Hed PE – “Bartender”
Jessica – “Get Up”
16 Horsepower – “Clogger”
Scorpions W/Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra – “Hurricane”
3 Doors Down – “Kryptonite”

Show #71 – Jay Seidl – Studio

The Wallflowers – Sleepwalker’ – Interscope
U2 – “Beautiful Day”
Collective Soul – “Why P2”
Richard Ashcroft – “C’mon People”
A – “Monkey Kong”
Whitney Houston – “Fine”

Show #73 – 8STOPS7 / Jay Seidl

8STOPS7 – “Satisfied”
8STOPS7 – “Question Everything”
Vast – ”Free”
Everlast – “Black Jesus”
AFI – “Total Immortal”
The Offspring – “Original Prankster”

Show #74 – Velaho

Stir – “Climbing The Walls’ – Capitol
Dexter Freebish – ‘Leaving Town’ – Capitol
Mandy Moore – ‘Walk Me Home’ – 550 Music / Epic
Finger Eleven – ‘Above’ – Wind-Up
Nickleback – ‘Leader Of Men’ – Roadrunner

Show #75 – Zebrahead / Jay Seidl

AFI – “Totalimmortal”
Spice Girls – “Holler”
Plus One – “Last Flight Out”
The Catherine Wheel – “Sparks Are Gonna Fly”
Fuel – “Hemorrhage”

Show #77 – Neve – Jay Seidl

Third Eye Blind – “Jumper”
Vertical Horizon – “you’re A God”
Janet Jackson – “Doesn’t Really Matter”
Everclear – “Wonderful”

Show #79 – Jay Seidl – Miami

Marc Anthony – ‘You Sang To Me’ – Columbia
Everclear – “Wonderful”
Kina – “Girl From The Gutter”
En Vogue – “Riddle”
A Perfect Circle – “Judith”
The Cult – “Painted On My Heart”

Show #81 – Jay Seidl – Studio

Lenny Kravitz – ‘Black Veleteen’ – Virgin
Everclear – ‘AM Radio’ – Capitol
Jennifer Lopez – ‘Love Don’t Cost A Thing’ – Epic
Stone Temple Pilots – ‘No Way Out’ – Atlantic
Enya – ‘Only Time’ – capitol
Vitamin C – ‘Itch’ – Elektra

Show #82 – Jay Seidl – Studio

Wyclef Jean – ‘It Doesn’t Matter’ – Columbia
Duran Duran – “Someone Else Not Me”
Toni Braxton – “Just Be A Man About It”
First Love – “Freaky”
Ben Harper – “Steal My Kisses”
Billy Gilman –“One Voice”

Show #83 – Jay Seidl – Studio

Crazy town – ‘Butterfly’ – Columbia
Paul Van Dyke – ‘We Are Alive’ – Mute
They Might Be Giants – ‘Boss Of Me’ – Restless
Russel Simins – ‘I’m Not A Model’ – Virgin
Green Day – ‘Warning’ – Reprise
Rage Against The Machine – ‘Renegades Of Funk’ – Epic

Show #84 – Jay Seidl – Studio

At The Drive-In – ‘One Armed Scissor’ – Virgin
Badly Drawn Boy – “Disillusion”
Fuel – “Innocent”
Mr. Oizo – “Analog Worms Attack”
Echoboy – “Telstar Recovery”
Disturbed – “Voices”

Show #86 – Nickleback / Jay Seidl

Nickleback – “Leader Of Men”
Melanie C – “I Turn To You”
Vast – “Touched”
Sum 41 – “Makes No Difference”
Destiny’s Child – “Jumpin’ Jumpin”

Show #87 – Jay Seidl – Studio

Christina Aguilera – ‘Come On Baby’ – RCA
Goldfinger – ’99 Red Balloons’ – Mojo
Shivaree – ‘Goodnight Moon’ – Odean / Capitol
Dave Koz – ‘Careless Whisper’ – Capitol
Foo Fighters – ‘Next Year’ – RCA
Profyle – ‘Liar’ – Motown

Show #88 – Jay Seidl – Studio

Bare Naked Ladys – “Too Little Too Late”
Everclear – “When It All Goes Wrong”
Lifehouse – “Hangin’ By A Moment”
Dido – “Thank You”
Incubus – “Drive”
Public Announcement – “A Man Ain’t Supposed To Cry”

Show #94 – The Donnas

The Donnas – “Skin Tight”
The Donnas – “40 Boys In 40 Nights”
AFI – “The Days Of The Phoenix”
Papa Roach – “Between Angles & Insects”
Maxwell – “Get To Know Ya”

Show #97 – The Donnas / Jay Seidl

The Donnas – “Skin Tight”
The Donnas – “40 Boys In 40 Nights”
AFI – “The Days Of The Phoenix”
Papa Roach – “Between Angles & Insects”
Maxwell – “Get To Know Ya”

Show #98 – Eve 6 / Jay Seidl

Eve 6 – “Inside Out”
Eve 6 – “Leech”
Eve 6 – “Promise”
Eve 6 – “Here’s To The Night”
Eve 6 – “Tongue Tied”

Show #99 – Everclear / Jay Seidl

Everclear – “Santa Monica”
Everclear – “I Will Buy You A New Life”
Everclear – “Father Of Mine”
Everclear – “Wonderful
Everclear – “AM Radio

Show #100 – Lifehouse / Jay Seidl

Lifehouse – ‘Hanging By A Moment’ – Capitol
Coldplay – ‘Shiver’ – Dreamworks
Oleander – ‘Are You There’ – Universal
Nickleback – ‘Worthy To Say’ – Roadrunner
Fatboy Slim – ‘Weapon Of Choice’ – Astralwerks

Show #102 – Brooke Allison / Jay Seidl

Brooke Allison – ‘The Kiss Off’ – 2K Sounds
Manic Street Preachers – ‘Found That Soul’ – Virgin
Coldplay – Shiver’ – Capitol
Train – ‘Drops Of Jupiter’ – Columbia
Mandy Moore – ‘In My Pocket’ – Epic

Show #103 – Jay Seidl / Studio

Evan and Jaron – ‘Crazy For This Girl’ – Sony
1 Plus 1 – ‘Cherry Bomb’ – Elektra
Papa Roach – ‘Broken Home’ – Dreamworks
Toni Braxton – ‘Spanish Guitar’ – LaFace
Kasey Chambers – ‘Cry Like A Baby’ – Asylum
Oscar De La Hoya – ‘Run To Me’ – EMI Latin / Capitol

Show #109 – Econoline Crush

Econoline Crush – “You Don’t Know What It’s Like”
Econoline Crush – “Make It Right”
Buckcherry – “Ridin’”
Aerosmith – “Fly Away From Here”
STP – “Day’s Of The Week”

Show #110 – John Waite

John Waite / Jay Seidl
John Waite – “Missing You”
John Waite – “Change”
John Waite – “The Choice”
John Waite – “Paradise”

Show #112 – The Donnas

The Donnas / Jay Seidl
The Donnas – “Skin Tight”
The Donnas – “40 Boys In 40 Nights”
AFI – “The Days Of The Phoenix”
Papa Roach – “Between Angles & Insects”
Maxwell – “Get To Know Ya”

Show #114 – Kaci / Jay Seidl

Kaci – “Paradise”
Semi Sonic – “Over My Head”
Default – “Wasting My Time”
Travis – “Side”
John Mellencamp – “Peaceful World”

Show #115 – Jay Seidl

Cake – ‘Short Skirt / Long Jacket’ – Columbia
Mpress – ‘Maybe’ – B 3
Elton John – ‘I Want Love’ – Universal
Tantric – ‘Astounded’ – Warner Bros.
Jamiroquai – ‘Little L’ – Epic
Staind – ‘Fade’ – Elektra

Show #119 – 7 Channels / Jay Seidl

7 Channels – “Breathe”
Robb Roy – “Happy”
Ushr – “U Got It Bad”
The Ataris – “Teenage Riot”
Mariah Carey – “Never Too Far”

Show #122 – Nonpoint

Nonpoint – “What A Day”
Nonpoint – “Endure”
Bush – “The People That We Love”
The Cult – “Rise”
Areosmith – “Sunshine”

Show #127 – Hed Pe / Jay Seidl

Hed PE – “Bartender”
Jessica – “Get Up”
16 Horsepower – “Clogger”
Scorpions W/Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra – “Hurricane”
3 Doors Down – “Kryptonite”

Show #131 – Sum 41

Sum 41 / Jay Seidl
Sum 41 – “Makes No Difference”
Econoline Crush – “Make It Right”
Save’s The Day – “At The Funeral”
Seven Dust – “Praise”
Radio Head – “I Might Be Wrong”
Sum 41 – “In Too Deep”

Show #135 – Jay Seidl

Evan and Jaron – ‘Crazy For This Girl’ – Sony
1 Plus 1 – ‘Cherry Bomb’ – Elektra
Papa Roach – ‘Broken Home’ – Dreamworks
Toni Braxton – ‘Spanish Guitar’ – LaFace
Kasey Chambers – ‘Cry Like A Baby’ – Asylum
Oscar De La Hoya – ‘Run To Me’ – EMI Latin / Capitol

Show #136 – Darwin’s Waiting Room / Jay Seidl

Darwin’s Waiting Room – ‘Feel So Stupid”
Handsome Devil – “Makin’ Money”
LIT – “Lipstick & Bruises”
Remy Zero – “Save Me”

Show #137 – Abandoned Pools / Jay Seidl

Abandoned Pools – “The Remedy”
Michelle Branch – “All You Wanted”
The Bacon Brotghers – “I’m So Glad”
Phantom Planet – “California”
Jennifer Lopez – “Ain’t It Funny”
Incubus – “Nice To Know You”

Show #140 – Jay Seidl

Michael Jackson – “You Rock My World”
Incubus – “nice To Know You”
The Cure – “Cut Here”
Radio Head – “Push Talk / Spinning Plates”

Show #141 – Drowning Pool / Jay seidl

Drowning Pool – “Tear Away”
Godsmack – ‘I Stand Alone”
Flaw – “Payback”
Chemical Brothers – “Star Guitar”
Ozzy Osbourne – “Dreamer”

Show #142 – Jay Seidl

Kylie Minogue – “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head”
Pink – “Don’t Let Me Get Me”
Mick Jagger – “Visions Of Paradise”
Knoc-Turnal Dr. Dre & Missy Elliot – “Knoc”
Flaw – “Payback”
Drowning Pool – “Sinner”

Show #143 – Jay Seidl – Miami

Dave Matthews Band – “Everyday”
Pink – “Don’t Let Me Get Me”
Natalie Imbruglia – “Wrong Impression”
Lenny Kravitz – “Stillness Of Heart”
Creed – “Bullets”
Aaliyah – “More than A Woman”

Show #146 – Jay Seidl

The Apex Theory – “Shhhhh….(Hope Diggy:”
Alien Ant Farm – “Attitude”
The Hives – “Hate To Say I Told You So”
Goo Goo Dolls – “here Is Gone”
No Doubt – “Hella Good”
Gomez – “Shot Shot”

Show #210 – Tom Petty

Tom Petty – Behind the scenes feature

Show #211 -Sugarcult / Jay Seidl

Sugarcult – ‘Stuck In America’ – Ultimatum Music
Nelly Furtado – ‘…On The Radio (Remember The Days)’ – Dreamworks
Foo Foo Fighters – ‘Next Year’ – RCA
Smash Mouth – ‘Holiday In My Head’ – Hollywood
New Found Glory – ‘My Friends Over You’ – Drive-Thu
Garbage – ‘Breaking Up The Girl’ – Interscope

Show #224 – Galvin Degraw

Nickleback – ‘Someday’ – Roadrunner
Gavin DeGraw – ‘Follow Through’ – J
Michele Branch – ‘Are You Happy Now’ – Maverick
Static X – Behind the s`cenes feature
Seal – ‘Get It Together’ – Warner Bros.

Show #225 – Die Trying

Die Trying – ‘Oxygen’s Gone’ – Island Def Jam
Powerman 5000 – ‘Action’ – Dreamworks
Dido – ‘White Flag’ – Arista Records
The All-American Rejects – ‘Time Stands Still’ – Dreamworks
MXPX – ‘Everything Sucks (When You’re Gone)’ – A&M
Metallica – ‘Frantic’ – Elektra

Show #228 – Thrice

Thrice – ‘All That’s Left’ – Island
Trapt – ‘Still Frame’ – Warner bros.
The Offspring – ‘Hit That’ – Columbia
Kelis – ‘Milkshake’ – Arista
The Strokes – ’12:51’ – RCA
Sarah McLachlan – ‘Fallen’ – Notorious

Show #229 – Thursday

Thursday – ‘Understanding in a Car Crash’ – Victory
Thursday – ‘Signals Over the Air’ – Island Def Jam
CKY – ‘Inhuman Creation Station’ – Island Def Jam
Powerman 5000 – ‘Action’ – Dreamworks
Static-X – ‘The Only’ – Warner Bros.

Show #230 – Fingertight

Fingertight – ‘Guilt’ – Columbia
R.E.M. – ‘Bad Day’ – Warner Bros.
Static-X – ‘Behind the Scenes’ – Warner Bros.
Static-X – ‘The Only’ – Warner Bros.
Mudvayne – ‘World So Cold’ – Epic
Fingertight – ‘Guilt’ – Columbia

Show #231 – Echo 7

Christina Aguilera – ‘Can’t Hold Us Down’ – RCA
AFI – ‘The Leaving Song Pt.II’ – Dreamworks
Adema – ‘Unstable’ – Arista
Type O Negative – ‘I Don’t Wanna be Me’ – Roadrunner
The Artaris – ‘Boys of Summer’ – Columbia

Show #233 – Matchbox Twenty

Matchbox Twenty – ‘Bright Lights’ – Atlantic
Matchbox Twenty – ‘Unwell’ – Atlantic
Matchbox Twenty – ‘Disease’ – Atlantic
Matchbox Twenty – ‘If Your Gone’ – Atlantic
Matchbox Twenty – ‘Push’ – Atlantic

Show #241 – Twisted Method

P.O.D. – ‘Change the World’ – Atlantic
Tantric – ‘Hey Now’ – Maverick
Beatles – ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand‘ – Apple
Puddle of Mudd – ‘Away From Me’ – Geffen
Ryan Adams – ‘So Alive’ – Lost Highway
Joss Stone – ‘Fell In Love with a Boy’ – S Curve / EMI

Show #242 – 40 Below Summer

40 Below Summer – ‘Self Medicate’ – Razor & Tie
Nickleback – ‘Figured You Out’ – Roadrunner
Britney Spears – ‘Toxic’ – Zomba
Linkin Park – ‘Numb’ – Warner Bros.
Finger Eleven – ‘One Thing’ – Windup
Kottonmouth Kings – ‘Bring It On’ – Suburban Noize
40 Below Summer – ‘Self Medicate’ – Razor & Tie

Show #244 – Hoobastank

Hoobastank – ‘Out Of Control’ – Island Def Jam
Hoobastank – ‘Crawling In The Dark’ – Island Def Jam
Thrice – ‘Stare At The Sun’ – Island Def Jam
Brides Of Destruction – ‘White Trash’ – Shrapnel
Madonna – ‘Hung Up’ – Warner Bros.

Show #250 – Junkie XL

Junkie XL – ‘Catch Up To My Step’ – Koch Entertainment
Amen – ‘California’s Bleeding’ – Columbia
Modest Mouse – ‘Float On’ – Epic
Pretty Girls Make Graves – ‘All Medicated Geniuses’ – Matador
The Offspring – ‘Can’t Get My Head Around You’ – Columbia
Jet – ‘Cold Hard Bitch’ – Elektra

Show #252 – Yellowcard

Yellowcard – ‘Ocean Avenue’ – Capitol
T. Raumschmiere – ‘Monster Truck Driver’ – Mute
U.P.O. – ‘Free’ – Nitrus
Britney Spears – ‘Everytime’ – Zomba
Puddle of Mudd – ‘Away From Me’ – Geffen

Show #253 Drowning Pool

Drowning Pool – ‘Step Up’ – Wind-Up Records
The Secret Machines – ‘Nowhere’ – Reprise Records
Edgewater – ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ – Wind-Up Records
Tantric – ‘Hey Now’ – Maverick Records
Incubus – ‘Talk Show On Mute’ – Epic Records

Show #260 – Fear Factory

Fear factory – ‘Cyberwaste’ – Liquid 8
No Motiv – ‘Inot the Darkness’ – Vagrant
The Features – ‘The Way It’s Meant To Be’ – Universal
Steriogram – ‘Walkie Talkie Man’ – Capitol
Drowning Pool – ‘Step Up’ – Wind-Up
The Living End – ‘Who’s Gonna Save Us’ – Reprise

Show #269 – Switchfoot

Switchfoot – ‘Dare You To Move’ – Columbia
Switchfoot – ‘Meant To Live’ – Columbia
Aerosmith – ‘Baby, Please Don’t Go’ – Columbia
Beastie Boys – ‘Ch-Check It Out’ – Capitol
Lostprophets – ‘Wake Up (Make A Move)’ – Columbia
Earshot – ‘Wait’ – Warner Bros

Show #272 – Story Of The Year

Story Of The Year – ‘Anthem Of Our Dying Day’ – Maverick
Story Of The Year – ‘Until The Day I Die’ – Maverick
Green Day – ‘American Idiot’ – Reprise
Angel – ‘Just The Way I Am’ – Midas
Papa Roach – ‘Getting Away With Murder’ – Geffen
Ellee Ven – ‘Wasted’ – Hot Sauce

Show #273 – Lostprophets

Lostprophets Feature Behind the Scenes
Lostprophets – ‘Wake Up (Make A Move)’ – Columbia
Lostprophets – ‘Last Train Home’ – Columbia

Show #274 – Midtown

Midtown – ‘Give It Up’ – Columbia Records
Angel – ‘How Can I Lie’ – Midas Records
Ellee Ven – ‘Wasted’ – Hot Sauce Records
Green Day – ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’ – Reprise Records
Jimmy Eat World – ‘Pain’ – Interscope Records

Show #275 – Billy Talent

Billy Talent – ‘The EX’ – Atlantic Records
Billy Talent – ‘Try Honesty’ – Atlantic Records
Rise Against – ‘Give It All’ – Geffen Records
Willie Ringo – ‘Bellz Up Da Blokk’ – Mobbfya Blakk Records
Keith Urban – ‘Days Go By’ – Capitol Records
N2U – ‘Issues’ – Virgin Records

Show #276 – Funeral For A Friend

Funeral For a Friend – ‘This Years Most Open Heartbreak’ – Mushroom
Beastie Boys – ‘Triple Trouble’ – Capitol
Skindred – ‘Nobody’ – Lava Records
My Chemical Romance – ‘I’m Not OK (I Promise)’ – Warner Bros.

Show #277 – Rise Against

Rise Against – ‘Give It All’ – Geffen
Rise Against – ‘Swing Life Away’ – Geffen
The Explosion – ‘Here I Am’ – Virgin
Cinder – ‘Soul Creation’ – Geffen
Nonpoint – ‘The Truth’ – Lava
The Starting Line – ‘Bedroom Talk’ – Drive-Thru / Geffen

Show #278 – The Start

The Start – ‘Like Days’ – Nitro
Muse – ‘Hysteria’ – Warner Bros.
Letter Kills – ‘Don’t Believe’ – Island Def Jam
PJ Harvey – ‘The Letter’ – Universal – Island
The Go Team! – ‘Get it Together’ – Columbia
Green Day – ‘American Idiot’ – Reprise

Show #279 – Saliva

Saliva – ‘Survival Of The Sickest’ – Island Def Jam Records
Jet – ‘Cold Hard Bitch’ – Elektra Records
Drowning Pool – ‘Step Up’ – Wind-Up Records
Earshot – ‘Wait’ – Warner Bros. Records
Papa Roach – ‘Getting Away With murder’ – Geffen Records
Aerosmith – ‘Baby, Please Don’t Go’ – Columbia Records

Show #280 – The Exies

The Exies – ‘Ugly’ – Virgin
Billy Talent – ‘Try Honesty’ – Atlantic
Britney Spears – ‘My Perogitive’ – Zomba
No Motiv – ‘Into The Darkness’ – Vagrant
The Spooky Kids – ‘Thrift’ – Empire Musicwerks
Steriogram– ‘Walkie Talkie Man’ – Capitol

Show #281 – Adrift

Adrift – ‘Empty Dreams’ – Unsigned
Alchemist – ‘Solarburn’ – Relapse
Coheed & Cambria – ‘Blood Red Summer’ – Columbia
John Mayer – ‘Daughters’ – Columbia
Celldweller – ‘Switchback’ – Position Music

Show #282 – Jimmy Eat World

Jimmy Eat World – ‘Pain’ – Interscope Records
Jimmy Eat World – ‘A Praise Chorus’ – Dreamworks Records
Jimmy Eat World – ‘Sweetness’ – Dreamworks Records
Jimmy Eat World – ‘Bleed American – Dreamworks Records
Razorlight – ‘Golden Touch’ – Universal Records
Jimmy Eat World – ‘The Middle – Dreamworks Records

Show #283 – Phantom Planet

Phantom Planet – ‘Big Brat’ – Epic
Ellee Ven – ‘Wasted’ – Hot Sauce
Angel – ‘How Can I Lie’ – Midas
Green Day – ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’ – Reprise
The Goo Goo Dolls – ‘Give a Little Bit’ – Warner Bros.

Show #285 – Jay Seidl – Hard Rock

Sting – ‘Stolen Car’ – A&M
Ashlee Simpson – ‘Pieces of Me’ – Geffen
Evanescence – ‘Everybody’s Fool’ – Wind-up
Lit – ‘Looks Like They Were Right’ – Nitrus / DRT
Dashboard Confessional – ‘Rapid Hope Loss’ – Vagrant
Beastie Boys – ‘Ch-Check It Out’ – Capitol

Show #294 – Motley Crue

Motley Crue – ‘If I Die Tomorrow’ – Island Def Jam
Tantric – ‘Hey Now’ – Maverick
Aerosmith – ‘Baby, Please Don’t Go’ – Columbia
The Exies – ‘Ugly’ – Virgin
Motley Crue – ‘If I Die Tomorrow’ – Island Def Jam

Show #303 – Jay Seidl

Sting – ‘Stolen Car’ – A&M
Ashlee Simpson – ‘Pieces of Me’ – Geffen
Evanescence – ‘Everybody’s Fool’ – Wind-up
Lit – ‘Looks Like They Were Right’ – Nitrus / DRT
Dashboard Confessional – ‘Rapid Hope Loss’ – Vagrant
Beastie Boys – ‘Ch-Check It Out’ – Capitol

Show #305 – Ellee Ven

Ellee Ven – ‘Under My Skin’ – Hot Sauce
Ellee Ven – ‘Wasted’ – Hot Sauce
Audioslave – ‘Be Yourself/’ – Interscope
Rob Thomas – ‘Lonely No More’ – Atlantic
Daft Punk – ‘Robot Rock’ – Virgin
K-os – ‘Crabbucket’ – EMI

Show #312 – Jay Seidl

Stars – Ageless Beauty
Acceptance – Different
Billy Corgan – Walking Shade
Hidden in Plain View – Bleed For You
No Use For A Name – For Fiona
Keane – Everybody’s Changing

Show #313 – Jay Seidl

Heather – ‘So Serious’ – Blo
Aqualung – ‘Brighter Than Sunshine’ – Columbia
Groove Coverage – ‘Poison’ – Motor Urban Defjam / Universal
Heavy Trash – ‘Dark Hair Rider’ – A Sinister Construction
John Cena – ‘Bad Bad Man’ – Columbia
Rise Against – ‘Swing Life Away’ – Geffen

Show #317 – Danko Jones

Danko Jones – ‘Lovercall’ – Razor & Tie Entetainment
Nickleback – ‘Photograph’ – Roadrunner
Chromeo – ‘Rage’ – V2 Music
Audioslave – ‘Be Yourself’ – Interscope
Transplants – ‘Gangsters & Thugs’ – La Salle / Atlantic
Totalisti – ‘Sick Of It All’ – Magna Carta

Show #323 – Seven Channels – Jay Seidl

Seven Channels – ‘Breathe’ – Palm / Mars
Robb Roy – ‘Happy’ – Pure
Usher – ‘U Got It Bad’- Arista
The Ataris – ‘Teenage Riot’ – Kung Fu
Mariah Carey – ‘Never Too Far’ – Virgin
Nickleback – ‘Leader of Men’ – Roadrunner

Show #325 – All That Remains

All That Remains – ‘Tattered On My Sleeves’ – Razor & Tie
Bloodsimple – ‘What If I Lost It?’ – Reprise
Story Of the year – ‘We Don’t Care Anymore’ – Maverick
Ashlee Simpson – ‘Boyfriend’ – Interscope Geffen A&M
Seether – ‘Truth’ – Wind-Up
Papa Roach – ‘Getting Away With Murder’ – Geffen

Show #326 – Jace Everett

Jace Everett – ‘That’s The Kind Of Love I’m In’ – Sony
Miranda Lambert – ‘Bring Me Down’ – Epic
Mando Diao – ‘Down In The Past’ – EMI
Sean Paul – ‘We Be Burnin’’ – Atlantic
Vertical Horizon – ‘Forever’ – Hybrid
Toby Keith – ‘As Good As It gets’ – Dreamworks

Show #327 – Powerman 5000

Powerman 5000 – ‘Free’ – Dreamworks
Powerman 5000 – ‘Supernova Goes Pop’ – Dreamworks
Mest – ‘Take Me Away’ – Maverick
Mario – ‘Boom’ – J
Relient K – ‘Who I Am Hates Who I’ve Been’ – Capitol
U2 – ‘Vertigo’ – Universal / Island

Show #330 – Seether – Hard Rock

Seether – ‘Truth’ – Wind-up
Seether – ‘Remedy’ – Wind-up
Seether – ‘Fine Again’ – Wind-up
Seether – ‘Broken’ – Wind-up
30 Seconds To Mars – ‘Attack’ – Virgin

Show #331 – Rufio

Rufio – ‘Out of Control’ – Nitro
MxPx – ‘Wrecking Hotel Rooms’ – Side On Dummy
Bif Naked – ‘Let Down’ – Bodog Music
Scott Stapp – ‘Across The Great Divide’ – Wind-Up
Allister – ‘A Lotta Nerve’ – Drive-Thru
Audioslave – “Doesn’t Remind Me’ – Interscope

Show #332 – Sugarland

Sugarland – ‘Just Might (Make Me Believe)’ – Mercury
Sugarland – ‘Something More’ – Mercury
Lisa Marie Presley – ‘Idiot’ – Capitol
John Corbett – ‘Good To Go’ – Funbone
Little Big Town – ‘Bring It On Home To Me’ – Equity Music Group
Cross Culture –‘Swing’ – Selectric

Show #339 – Kottonmouth Kings

Kottonmouth Kings – ‘Everybody Move’ – Suburban Noize
Blackstone Cherry – ‘Lonely Train’ – Roadrunner
Powerman 5000 – ‘Wild World’ – DRT Entertainment
Scotch Greens – ‘Professionals’ – Brass Tacks
Potzee – ‘Dat Girl’ – Warner Bros.
Flyleaf – ‘Fully Alive’ – Octone

Show #342 -MxPx

MxPx – ‘Wrecking Hotel Rooms’ – Side One Dummy
MxPx – ‘Heard That Sound’ – Side One Dummy
POD – ‘Goodbye For Now’ – Atlantic
MxPx – ‘My Mistake’ – Side One Dummy
Gatsbys American Dream – ‘Theatre’ – Fearless
Morning Wood – ‘Nth Degree’ – Captiol

Show #343 – 10 Years

10 Years – ‘Wasted’ – Universal
Cross Culture – ‘Swing’ – Selectric
Fort Minor – ‘Remember The Name’ – Warner Bros.
Miri Ben-Ari – ‘We Gonna Win’ – Universal
Mest – ‘Take e Away’ – Maverick
30 Seconds to Mars – ‘Attack’ – Virgin

Show #350 – Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean – ‘Why’ – Broken Bow
Jason Aldean – ‘Hicktown’ – Broken Bow
Dolly Parton – ‘Imagine’ – Capitol
Mikel Knight – ‘Texas Bad Boi’ – 1203 Entertainment
David Gilmore – ‘On An Island’ – Columbia

Show #351 – Mikel Knight

Buin B – ‘Drapped Up’ – Rap-A-Lot
Mike Jones – ‘Back Then’ – Swisha House
Sergio Mendes – ‘That Heat’ – Concord
Mellowdrone – ‘Oh My’ – Columbia
Mikel Knight – ‘Texas Bad Boi’ – 1203 Entertainment

Show #354 – Disturbed

Disturbed – ‘Just Stop’ – Reprise
Disturbed – ‘Stricken’ – Reprise
Disturbed – ‘Stupify’ – Reprise
Disturbed – ‘Down With The Sickness’ – Warner Bros.
Disturbed – ‘Liberate – Reprise

Show #363 – The Stills

The Stills – ‘Destroyer’ – Vice
Rock Kills Kid – ‘Paralyzed’ – Warner Bros.
Hedley – ‘On My Own’ – Capitol
Breaking Point – ‘All Messed Up’ – Wind-Up
Lostprophets – ‘Rooftops’ – Columbia
Switchfoot – ‘We Are One Tonight’ – Coulumbia

Show #367 – Disturbed

Disturbed – ‘Just Stop’ – Reprise
Disturbed – ‘Stricken’ – Reprise
Disturbed – ‘Stupify’ – Reprise
Disturbed – ‘Down With The Sickness’ – Warner Bros.
Disturbed – ‘Liberate – Reprise

Show #370 – Kottonmouth Kings

Kottonmouth Kings – ‘Everybody Move’ – Suburban Noize
Blackstone Cherry – ‘Lonely Train’ – Roadrunner
Powerman 5000 – ‘Wild World’ – DRT Entertainment
Scotch Greens – ‘Professionals’ – Brass Tacks
Potzee – ‘Dat Girl’ – Warner Bros.
Flyleaf – ‘Fully Alive’ – Octone

Show #371 – The Procussions

The Procussions – ‘The Storm’ – Rawkus
Mayday – ‘Groundhog Day’ – Southbeat
Christina Aguilera – ‘Ain’t No Other Man’ – RCA
Wolfmother – ‘Woman’ – Spitfire
Eighteen Visions – ‘Victim’ – Epic
Pearl Jam – ‘Life Wasted’ – J

Show #381 – Mayday

Mayday – ‘Groundhog Day’ – Southbeat
Diddy – ‘Come to Me’ – Bad Boy
Jessica Simpson – ‘Public Affair’ – Epic
In Flames – ‘Come Clarity’ – Ferret
Slabak – ‘Lowrider’ – JEP Entertainment

Show #385 – Dierks Bentley

Dierks Bentley – ‘Every Mile A Memory’ – Capitol Nashville
Dierks Bentley – ‘Settle For a Slowdown– Capitol Nashville
Dierks Bentley – ‘Come A Little Closer– Capitol Nashville
Dierks Bentley – ‘Lot A Leavin’ Left To Do– Capitol Nashville
Dierks Bentley – ‘How Am I Doin?’ – Capitol Nashville

Show #394 – 30 Seconds to Mars

30 Seconds to Mars – ‘Attack’ – Virgin
30 Seconds to Mars – ‘The Kill’ – Virgin
30 Seconds to Mars – ‘Capricorn’ – Virgin
Matchbox Romance – ‘Monsters’ – Reprise
Flyleaf – ‘Fully Alive’ – Octone
Zeromind – ‘Wish It Away’ – Powerslave

Show #395 Big Boi

Big Boi – ‘Kryptonite’ – Purple Ribbon
Big Boi – ‘Kryptonite’ – Purple Ribbon
OutKast – ‘Hey Ya’ – LaFace
Outkast – ‘The Whole World’ – LaFace
OutKast – ‘Roses’ LaFace

Show #401 Acute

Acute – ‘Follow You Home’ – Self
Relient K – ‘The Best Thing’ – Gotee
Placebo – ‘Running Up That Hill’ – Virgin
Velvet Revolver – ‘She Builds Quick Machines’ – RCA
Blonde Redhead – ‘23’ – Smells Like

Show #410 Static-X

Static-X – ‘Destroyer’ – Warner Bros.
Static-X – ‘I’m With Stupid’ – Warner Bros.
Static-X – ‘Push It – Warner Bros.
Static-X – ‘Dirt House’ – Warner Bros.
Static-X – ‘The Only’ – Warner Bros.
Static-X – Black and White’ – Warner Bros.

Show #412 Hed PE

Hed PE – ‘Get Ready’ – Suburban Noize
KORN – ‘Coming Undone’ – Virgin
Switchfoot – ‘We Are One Tonight’ – Columbia
Blackstone Cherry – ‘Lonely Train’ – Roadrunner
Los Lonely Boys – ‘Diamonds’ – Epic
Red Hot Chili Peppers – ‘Tel Me Baby’ – Warner Bros.

Show #422 – Jesse Malin

Jesse Malin – ‘Broken Radio’ – Adeline
Jesse Malin – ‘Don’t Let Them Take You Down – Adeline
Jesse Malin – ‘Queen Of The Underworld’ – Adeline
Jesse Malin – ‘Mona Lisa’ – Adeline
Jesse Malin – ‘Broken Radio’ – Adeline
A Fine Frenzy – ‘Almost Lover’ – Virgin

Show #424 Haste The Day & The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus – ‘False Pretense’ – Virgin
Haste The Day – ‘Stitches’ – Tooth & Nail
Velvet Revolver – ‘She Builds Quick Machines’ – RCA
Underoath – ‘Your Ever So Inviting’ – Tooth & Nail
Avril Lavigne – ‘When You’re Gone’ – RCA

Show #425 Acute

Acute – ‘Follow You Home’ – Self
Relient K – ‘The Best Thing’ – Gotee
Placebo – ‘Running Up That Hill’ – Virgin
Velvet Revolver – ‘She Builds Quick Machines’ – RCA
Blonde Redhead – ‘23’ – Smells Like

Show #426 – The Stills

The Stills – ‘Destroyer’ – Vice
Rock Kills Kid – ‘Paralyzed’ – Warner Bros.
Hedley – ‘On My Own’ – Capitol
Breaking Point – ‘All Messed Up’ – Wind-Up
Lostprophets – ‘Rooftops’ – Columbia
Switchfoot – ‘We Are One Tonight’ – Coulumbia

Show #427 – Rufio

Rufio – ‘Out of Control’ – Nitro
MxPx – ‘Wrecking Hotel Rooms’ – Side On Dummy
Bif Naked – ‘Let Down’ – Bodog Music
Scott Stapp – ‘Across The Great Divide’ – Wind-Up
Allister – ‘A Lotta Nerve’ – Drive-Thru
Audioslave – “Doesn’t Remind Me’ – Interscope
Show – Holiday
Destiny’s Child – ‘Rudolph’ – Sony
Trans-Siberian Orchestra – ‘Wizards In Winter’ – Lava
Chris Brown – ‘This Christmas’ – Jive
Charlotte Church – ‘Silent Night’ – Sony
Twisted Sister – ‘Oh Come All Yea Faithful’ – Razor &Tie
Steve Azar – ‘Catfish Christmas’ – Dang
Jay Seidl – ‘Another Christmas Day’ – JayWar

Show #446 – Street Drum Corps

Street Drum Corps – ‘Wrecks’ – Warcon
Good Charlotte –Dance Floor Anthem‘– Epic
Bon Jovi – ‘Till We Ain’t Strangers’ – Mercury
Justin Timberlake – ‘Unitl The End Of Time’ – Zomba
Sean Kingston – ‘Take You There’ – Sony

Show #466

Lenny Kravitz – ‘Love, Love, Love” – Virgin
Chris Brown – ‘Forever’ – Zomba
Cold Play – ‘Violet Hill’ – Capitol
Rascal Flatts – ‘Every Day’ – Lyric Street
V.I.C. – ‘Get Silly’ – Warner Bros.
E For Explosion – ‘I Explode’ – Eyeball

Show #467

My American Heart – ‘The Shake (Awful Feeling)’ – Warson
The Trews – ‘Hold Me In Your Arms’ – Bumstead
Jackson Taylor – ‘Outlaw Women’ – Smith Music
The Teenagers – ‘Starlett Johansson’ – XL
V.I.C. – ‘Get Silly’ – Warner Bros.
Ryan Cabrera – ‘Say’ – Frolic Room
Good Charlotte – ‘Dance Floor Anthem’ – Epic

Show #468

Aly & AJ – ‘Like Whoa’ – Hollywood
B52’s – ‘Funplex’ – Astralwerks
Spoon – ‘Don’t You Evah’ – Merge
Morgan Page – ‘Longest Road’ – Nettwerk
The Helio Sequence – ‘Keep Your Eyes Ahead’ – Sub Pop
Ladytron – ‘Ghosts’ – Nettwerk

Show #469

Usher – ‘Movin’ Mountains’ – LaFace
Mason Proper – ‘Friendship’ – Dovecote
No Use For a Name – ‘Biggest Lie’ – Fat Wreck
Cross Canadian Ragweed – ‘I believe You’ – Universal
Marie Digby – ‘Say It Again’ – Hollywood
Ed Harcourt – ‘Revolution In The Heart’ – Dovecote

Show #470

Everybody Else – ‘Meat Market’ – The Militia Group
Mudhoney – ‘Touch Me I’m Sick’ – Sub Pop
Jamie Lidell – ‘Another Day’ – Warp
Forward Russia – ‘Breaking Sanding’ – Mute
Band of Horse – ‘No One’s Gonna Love You’ – Sub Pop
B-52’s – ‘Funplex’ – Astralwerks

Show #471

Edison Glass – ‘Let Go’ – Credential
Chris Brown – ‘Forever’ – Zomba
Cold Play – ‘Violet Hill’ – Capitol
Rascal Flatts – ‘Every Day’ – Lyrics
Good Charlotte – ‘Dance Floor Anthem’ – Epic
E For Explosion – ‘I Explode’ – Eyeball

Show #472

Edison Glass – ‘Let Go’ – Credential
B-52’s – ‘Funplex’ – Astralwerks
Spoon – ‘Don’t You Evah’ – Merge
Morgan Page – ‘Longest Road’ – Nettwerk
The Helio Sequence – ‘Keep Your Eyes Ahead’ – Sub Pop
Ladytron – ‘Ghosts’ – Nettwerk

Show #479

Edison Glass – ‘Let Go’ – Credential
Goldfinger – ‘One More Time’ – Side One Dummy
Hello Operator – ‘Chasing Satellites’ – Ampia
Echo Jet – ‘Wave’ – The Machine
Bedouin Soundclash – ’12:59 Lullaby’ – Side One Dummy
Justin Timberlake – ‘Until The End of Time’ – Zomba

Show #480

Clutch – ‘Texan, Book of the Dead’ – Weathermaker Music
Band of Horses – ‘No One’s Gonna Love You’ – Sub Pop
Everybody Else – ‘Meat Market’ – The Militia Group
Forward Russia – ‘Breaking Standing’ – Mute
Gogol Bordello – ‘American Wedding’ – Side One Dummy
Morgan Page – ‘Longest Road’ – Nettwerk

Show #481

Cowboy Troy – ‘Hick Chick Dance Mix’ – Warner Bros.
Mudhoney – ‘Touch Me I’m Sick’ – Sub Pop
Alkaline Trio – ‘Help Me’ – Sony BMG
John Mellencamp – ‘My Sweet Love’ – Concord Music
Uh Huh Her – ‘Not A Love Song’ – Nettwerk Music
Lenny Kravitz – ‘Love Love Love’ – Virgin

Show #482

Mayday Parade – ‘Jamie All Over’ – Fearless
Coldplay – ‘Viva la Vida’ – Capitol
Boys Like Girls – ‘Thunder’ – Columbia / Sony BMG
Ice Cube – ‘Do Ya Thang’ – Lench Mob
Alicia Keys – ‘Superwoman’ – J / MBK Entertainment
Jakob Dylan – ‘Something Good this Way Comes’ – Columbia / Sony BMG

Show #483

The Starting Line – ‘Island’ – Virgin
The Starting Line – ‘Bedroom Talk’ – Virgin
Gym Class Heroes – ‘Cookie Jar’ – Atlantic
Daughtry – ‘What About Now?’ – RCA
Pushgun – ‘Just Impolite’ – Tommy Boy
The Kooks – ‘Always Where I Need To Be’ – Astralwerks

Show #487

Neurosonic – ‘So Many people’ – Bodog Music
Atomic Smash – ‘Sacrifice’ – The Working Group
Frightened Rabbit – ‘I Feel Better’ – Fatcat
Mindless Self Indulgence – ‘Never Wanted To Dance’ – UCR/The End
The Briggs – ‘Charge Into The Sun’ – Side One Dummy
Trapt – ‘Who’s Going Home With You Tonight?’ – Eleven Seven Music

Show #490

PAP – Ice Cube – ‘Do Ya Thang’ – Lench Mob
Gym Class Heroes – ‘Cookie Jar’ – Atlantic
Jack White & Alicia Keys – ‘Another Way To Die’ – J
Jay Seidl – ‘Anything’ – JayWar
No Use For A Name – ‘Biggest’ – Fat Wreck Chords
John Legend – ‘Greenlight’ – Sony BMG

Show #491

These Green Eyes – ‘Sucker Punch’ – Blackledge Music
Jakob Dylan – ‘Something Good This Way Comes’ – Columbia
Pop Evil – ‘Hero’ – Pazzo Music
Rebel Hearts – ‘Wrangler Walk’ – Aspirion
Jimmy White – ‘I Wish You Peace’ – Aspirion
Christina Aguilera – ‘Keeps Getting’ Better’ – RCA

Show #492

Bullet For My Valentine – ‘Scream Aim Fire’ – Zomba
Bullet For My Valentine – ‘Hearts Burst Into Fire’ – 20:20
Bullet For My Valentine – ‘Tears Don’t Fall’ – 20:20
The Pretenders – ‘Boots of Chinese Plastic’ – Shangi-La
Hello Operator – ‘Chasing Satellites’ – Ampia
Seether – ‘Breakdown’ – Wind-Up

Show #494 – The Holiday Show

Destiny’s Child – ‘Rudolph’ – Sony
Trans-Siberian Orchestra – ‘Wizards In Winter’ – Lava / Atlantic
Chris Brown – ‘This Christmas’ – Jive / Zomba
Charlotte Church – ‘Silent Night’ – Sony
Twisted Sister – ‘Oh Come All Ye Faithful’ – Razor & Tie
Steve Azar – ‘Catfish Christmas’ – Dang
Jay Seidl – ‘Another Christmas Day’ – JayWar

Synopsis:

Welcome to taste the world with us!

When more and more people want to explore the fruits of life, World Taster is the perfect pathfinder in the search for new experiences in travel, food and beverage, preferably at the same time. Let’s travel all around the world together – in quest for the best of life.

World Taster let’s you taste both the world and all its delicacies. Follow the salmon from the Norwegian Arctic Sea on it´s way to the Japanese sushi master chefs in Tokyo. Learn about the sun-ripe grapes in California, Australia or Italy, on their journey from vine to delicious wines – or famous French cognac. Share our excitement in the encounter with people and spices in Southeast Asia. Marvel over the skills of great chefs and how they, like magicians, transform gifts from Mother Earth into unforgettable new taste sensations. World Taster introduces you to new people, places and impressions from parts of the world you always dreamed of going to – or places you didn’t even know existed.

Episodes:

Episode 1
On The Rocks – Scotland

The Irish were first, but the Scots are the biggest producers of Uisge beatha [ishke ba'ha] – the “water of life” or whisky. On this island-hopping trip to Scotland and Ireland you will become acquainted with how this very unique type of water is made and how the experts prefer to drink it. Come with us and enjoy whisky, local food specialities and equally typical music!

Episode 2
The cheese platter – Sweden and France

In our search for the best things in life, we come across a magnificent cheese platter, funny stories and some very happy goats along the road. Join World Taster on a trip to the north of Sweden to make cheese, which we pair with Riesling wine from the vineyards in Alsace in north eastern France.

Episode 3
All natural – America and Sweden

In this all-nature episode of World Taster, we will tempt your taste buds with both delicious wines from sunny California and with tasty food from Sweden. We will take you all the way from a small island in the Stockholm archipelago to Napa Valley on the American west coast, with a stopover in an old open-pit mine. There you will discover a unique, truly amazing, musical experience.

Episode 4
Down Under – Australia

Come along and join World Taster on a trip to Australia to experience how great wines are made – and what are the best dishes to serve with them. Unrestrained curiosity and a cork screw mark our search for insight into Australia and its wine culture.

Episode 5
Spicy – Malaysia

Do you enjoy hot food adventures? We certainly hope so because in today’s episode, World Taster lets you savour the flavours of Malaysia. As you sample the traditional spicy food of this country along the Straits of Malacca, we will take you on a trip to the sun drenched beaches of Penang and Langkawi islands, as well as to the ultra modern skyline of the country’s capital, Kuala Lumpur.

Episode 6
Moving on – Croatia and America

Today World Taster will take you to Croatia, on the eastern Adriatic coastline. You will experience both the past and present as we walk on the famous wall ring in Dubrovnik and the less famous – but much longer – wall ring of Ston. We also make a stopover in California to try out some very special wines.

Episode 7
In praise of the olive – Italy

“A day without wine is like a day without sun”, as the Italians say. World Taster takes you on a search for sun and wine – as well as another Italian speciality, olive oil – in classical regions like Umbria, Tuscany, Piedmont and Valpolicella

Episode 8
Aruba Ariba – Holland and the Caribbean

World Taster invites you on a trip that starts in the Dutch capital Den Haag and takes you to the Caribbean, to the former Dutch colony of Aruba – the A in the so called ABC-islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. Aruba is an exotically enticing mix of salt and sweet, wet and dry.

Episode 9
Not only tulips – Holland

If you are looking for new inspiration in the kitchen, then come along as World Taster takes you to Amsterdam. The Netherlands once had colonies like Indonesia, Suriname and the Antilles – and the abundance of restaurants from all over the world make it a city full of one-of-a-kind sensations for your taste buds.

Episode 10
Rhineland, wineland – Europe

On this very special episode of World Taster, the Swedish game chef Erik Brännström takes you on a trip via European waterways. We start at Svartälven – or Black River – in the deep forests in Sweden and end up in the German wine district Rheinland Pfalz after a stopover in Cologne, along the broad Rhine River, for a very special beer.

Episode 11
Meet Malta – Malta

Welcome to the biggest Mediterranean port and one that has made an unforgettable impact on food and wine on Malta. As World Taster will show you, it is a small island filled with big taste sensations. Along the way some sisters on Malta’s neighbouring island of Gozo inspire our chef to create a grand dinner, prepared in the Swedish archipelago.

Episode 12
So Sushi – Norway and Japan

World Taster takes a closer look at salmon. Follow the modern salmon – a true globetrotter – on its migration from the Norwegian Arctic Sea to the fish markets and sushi restaurants in the hot, pulsating food centres of Tokyo, Japan.

Episode 13
Anti-stress in Cognac – France

In today’s stressful society we all need opportunities to wind down and reflect. Join us as World Taster visits the French town of Cognac, which proudly follows its own anti-modern ways. The town, as well as the famous liquor that carries the town’s name, offers a unique lesson in patience, knowledge and taste.

Episode 14
Timeless – Artic and Spain

Time gets a new meaning when World Taster takes you on a trip to Svalbard in the Arctic Ocean. Your travelling companions as you experience the impressive wide-open panoramas are strong, persistent and fat. But the Arctic fish and Spanish red wine will more than make up for your exertions.

Episode 15
5 000 kilometres – Europe

5,000 kilometres – that’s the distance you will cover in today’s episode of World Taster. We start with a hunting trip on the Pasvik Taiga along the Arctic Circle in Norway, and end up in Saint Tropez in southern France where chef Sylvain serves an exotic, uniquely delicious take on tuna fish.

Episode 16
Say “cheese”! – France

Say “cheese” and the history of French Languedoc appears in a glass of tasteful, red wine. Say “cheese” and you will be brought to the home of the famous Roquefort cheese. Say “cheese” and today’s episode of World Taster begins!

Episode 17
Christmas delights – Europe

In today’s episode, World Taster samples different Christmas delicacies – from pike fresh out of the Finnish lakes to goose liver in French Alsace. Santa Claus invites you to a sledge ride through the Finnish wilderness, with a stopover in the charming city of Turku.

Episode 18
Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles – Iceland and France

Come along on a sparkling trip to Iceland and France! In today’s episode, World Taster arranges a sizzling encounter between the bubbling, hot springs of Iceland and the legendary sparkling wines from the Champagne region in France.

Episode 19
With cod fish as guide – Europe

On today’s episode, World Taster takes you on a wet trip – with cod fish from the Arctic Ocean as our guide – and our discover a link between northern Norway and southern France through history and art. We know you’ll enjoy the once in a lifetime trip as we experience all the local specialities!

Episode 20
Cha Cha Cha – France

In the search of the fruits of life, World Taster has found Cha Cha Cha – Chardonnay from both Chablis and Champagne. They make a perfect match for today´s fabulous dinner – marinated tuna with tangy apple dressing. Cha Cha Cha!

Episode 21
Cross the line – Norway, Sweden and Spain

According to Norwegian tradition, a proper aquavit has to cross the line – the equatorial line, that is – on board a ship. Visit the Norwegian capital of Oslo with World Taster as we explore the making of the country’s national liquor. We also experience bread baked with herbs in Stockholm, Sweden, and full bodied wines in Spanish Jerez.

Episode 22
Floating gold – Hungary

French king Louis the fourteenth called it “the wine for kings, the king among wines”. In today’s episode, World Taster takes you to Tokaj in Hungary where we harvest the grapes, visit the caves and sample delicious wines partnered with equally amazing food.

Episode 23
In vino veritas – Hungary

In ancient Rome, people believed “In vino veritas” – in wine, the truth. Today World Taster reveals a not-so-well known truth – that there are fabulous wines coming from countries other than Italy and France. In this episode we discover that many fine wines of today come from Hungary. We pair them with spicy dishes and festive music to provide a unique Hungarian experience.

Episode 24
The island of love – Cyprus

Did you know that Cyprus was the island of the Goddess of love, Aphrodite? And that is was on Cyprus the God of wine, Dionysus, first let us earthly beings try wine? Explore Cyprus with World Taster as we unwind in a spa, enjoy the sun and sample the oldest wine in the world still in production.

Episode 25
New friends – Belgium and Sweden

In our search for the flavours of life, World Taster discovers three different delicacies which go surprisingly well together: Belgian beer, exquisite Belgian chocolate and Swedish Grevé cheese.

Episode 26
The other Italy – Italy

It’s time for harvest and a rather remote part of Italy, Abruzzo, shows its best sides. World Taster takes you on a tasting trip to the vineyards and restaurants in a national park before embarking to Sweden for a mouth-watering game experience.

Episode 27
Bush Wine – South Africa

In this World Taster episode we take you to South Africa to discover more about combining South Africa’s food and wines. Along the way we go on a fascinating drive through an African Game reserve to have a closer look at the wild animals.

Episode 28
Cruising

Come with us as we cruise between Stockholm and Helsinki, where you can enjoy great food and spectacular wines as well as get a special wingtip from Mr Torres himself.

Episode 29
Icy

Today World Taster gives new meaning to the phrase “chill out” as we take you on an ice cold trip to a unique hotspot far up North. In Jukkasjärvi in northern Sweden you can stay in a hotel that is a piece of art – completely created from ice. We combine this icy experience with chef Erik Brännström´s delicious food.

Episode 30
New Flavours

Join World Taster as we head to the land of smiles – Thailand. A paradise where many choose to have a second home, discover new tastes and learn why so many dream of visitng Thailand one day.

Episode 31
Coastal Line

Today World Taster takes you on a unique journey along the coastal line of Norway between Tromsö and Kirkenes. You’ll experience the light, the weather and the amazingly good food, not to mention a special safari to hunt for King Crabs.

Episode 32
Catching The Dream

Discover the joys of playing golf in Thailand as we experience a tasteful combination of golf and food. You will also meet a real Thai prince along with legendary ice hockey player Borje Salming and creative dream catchers, who job is to help you catch and fulfil your dreams.

Episode 33
Pearls

We discover the secret behind swedish pearls as we visit castels and mansions in an effort to nurture our body and soul.

Episode 34
Taste Of The Mediterranean

World Taster takes you out in the archipelago outside Stockholm, where our chef is inspired by the Mediterranean to create some unique fusion food experiences.

Episode 35
Cyprus

World Taster travels to Cyprus as we learn about the very special cheese Halloumi and why there is no better place in the world to have a second home than this “island of love”.

Episode 36
Aland

World Taster goes to Åland, a island in the Baltic sea. Come with us as we go out in the archipelago to fish and enjoy the good life. And speaking of the good life, we try the famous Ålvados that is world renown from the island.

Episode 37
Fragrance

We journey from the famous wine district of Bordeaux to the meet the equally famous perfume nose at Dior, where we learn more about the history of perfume and intoxicating scents as they travel from the flowers in Grasse to a bottle of perfume.

Episode 38
The Pencil

In this unique life experience, World Taster travels on an adventurous journey together with the designer Bengt Ek, as we follow his artistic gift from his early sketches all the way into full production in China and Hong Kong.

Episode 39
Gran Canaria

World Taster takes you to the Canary Island where we explore this fascinating island and meet the people along with their unique and flavourful cuisine.

Synopsis:

Over the course of 13 half hour episodes, 27 amateur cooks, selected from regional contests held all over the United States, compete for the honor of being judged “the best amateur cook in the USA.” Each show features three contestants who cook a three course meal that must cost less than $75 and be accomplished in 2 ½ hours. The winners are selected by the series host and two different celebrity judges each program.

Host: Gary Rhodes

Gary is one of Britain’s best-loved chefs. His culinary success includes two Michelin stars – one at the Castle Hotel in Taunton, Somerset; and another at The Greenhouse. His lively and youthful personality has won him a devoted television audience in the United Kingdom for five BBC television series and four cookbooks. American audiences will remember Gary from his appearances in the popular PBS series, Great Food. Gary runs his highly successful new restaurant, city rhodes, just off London’s Fleet Street. In 1999, Bon Appetit magazine named Gary “the most electrifying chef in London.”

Celebrity Judges:

Masterchef USA 2000: Colman Andrews, Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, Sissy Biggers, Claudia Cohen, Nathalie Dupree, Skitch Henderson, Madhur Jaffrey, Robin Leach, Sheila Lukins, Robin Mattson, Joan Nathan, Michel Nischan, Carolyn O’Neil, Molly O’Neill, Jacques Pepin, Stephan Pyles, Thierry Rautureau, David Rosengarten, Vincent Schiavelli, Kit Skarstrom, Jock Soto, Jacques Torres, George Wallace, Tanya Wenman Steel

Masterchef USA 2001: Rick Bayless, A.J. Benza, Tom Bergeron, David Brenner,,Michael Chiarello, Bobby Collins, Jerry Anne di Vecchio, Tom Douglas, Barbara Fairchild, Benjamin Ford, Richard Kaupp, Damian Mandola, Mark Miller, Mary Sue Milliken & Susan Feniger, Donna Mills, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Mark Peel, Suzanne Rogers, Piero Selvaggio, Suzanne Sena, B. Smith, Laurin Sydney, Allyson Thurber, Nancy Vaziri, Jacklyn Zeman

Episodes:

Masterchef USA 2000 – Season 1 – Episodes Descriptions

Episode 101 Regional Cookoff #1

Contestants from the Southwestern Regional, Kay Dalton, Gary Wall and Richard Winters, prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try and capture the regional title. The celebrity judges are TV Host/Food Writer/Cookbook Author, David Rosengarten, and Founder & Music Director of the New York Pops, Skitch Henderson.

Episode 102 Regional Cookoff #2

Contestants from the Midwestern Regional, Susan Achinapura, Peter Flores, and Nancy Vaziri, prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try and capture the regional title. The celebrity judges are New York’s Heartbeat Restaurant, Chef Michel Nischan, and Comedian, George Wallace.

Episode 103 Regional Cookoff #3

Contestants from the Western Regional, Lynne Champion, Renee Evers, and Richard Kronick, prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try and capture the regional title. The celebrity judges are TV Chef/Cookbook Author/Restaurant Co-Owner, Lidia Bastianich, and TV Host/Cookbook Author/Entertainment Reporter, Robin Leach.

Episode 104 Regional Cookoff #4

Contestants from the Northeastern Regional, Stephen Both, Shanti Jain, and Richard Russell, prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try and capture the regional title. The celebrity judges are TV Chef/Cookbook Author, Madhur Jaffrey, and CNN Food Correspondent, Carolyn O’Neil.

Episode 105 Regional Cookoff #5

Contestants from the Northwestern Regional, Melanie Hartley, Frances Maxwell, and Scott Stevenson, prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try and capture the regional title. The celebrity judges are Chef/Owner of Rover’s Restaurant in Seattle, Thierry Rautureau, and Entertainment Reporter, Claudia Cohen.

Episode 106 Regional Cookoff #6

Contestants from the Southeastern Regional, Kirk Cochran, Nikki Norman, and Jennifer Spencer, prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try and capture the regional title. The celebrity judges are TV Chef/Cookbook Author, Nathalie Dupree, and Editor of Saveur Magazine, Colman Andrews.

Episode 107 Regional Cookoff #7

Contestants from the Western Regional, Michelle Fish, James Morgan, and Lani Meltzer, prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try and capture the regional title. The celebrity judges are Food Writer for the New York Times Sunday Magazine/Cookbook Author, Molly O’Neill and Actor/TV Chef/Cookbook Author, Vincent Schiavelli.

Episode 108 Regional Cookoff #8

Contestants from the Midwestern Regional, Jack Capodice, Bob Hafey, and Erminia, Mack prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try and capture the regional title. The celebrity judges are Restaurant Chef/Cookbook Author/TV Chef, Stephan Pyles, and Comedian, George Wallace.

Episode 109 Regional Cookoff #9

Contestants from the Northeastern Regional, Pietro (Peter) Fragale, Dana Maxey, and Lew Sherwood, prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try and capture the regional title. The celebrity judges are Dean of Pastry Arts at the French Culinary Institute/TV Chef/Cookbook Author, Jacques Torres and Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet, Jock Soto.

Episode 110 Semi-Final Competition #1

The three winners from the Northwest, West & Northeast Regional Cookoffs compete for this Semi-Final slot. The celebrity Judges are TV Producer/Host, Sissy Biggers and Chef at FiftySeven FiftySeven in New York’s Four Seasons Hotel, Kit Skarstrom.

Episode 111 Semi-Final Competition #2

The three winners from the Midwest & West Regional Cookoffs compete for this Semi-Final slot. The celebrity Judges are Cookbook Author/Owner of the Silver Palate Gourmet Food Shop, Sheila Lukins and Entertainment Reporter, Claudia Cohen.

Episode 112 Semi-Final Competition #3

The three winners from the South, Southeast & Northeast Regional Cookoffs compete for this Semi-Final slot. The celebrity Judges are TV Chef/Cookbook Author/Food Writer, Joan Nathan and Senior Editor of Bon Appétit Magazine, Tanya Wenman Steel.

Episode 113 Grand Finale

The three finalists from semi-final 1, 2 & 3 prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to capture the title, MasterChef USA. The celebrity judges are Chef/Cookbook Author/Dean of Special Programs at the French Culinary Institute, Jacques Pepin and TV Star, Robin Mattson.

MasterChef USA Special

One hour prime time special that will announce the winner of “MasterChef USA”. The program will also look back at the excitement and drama of the entire series featuring segments from the Cookoffs, Semi-Final Competitions and the Grand Finale

Episode 201 Midwestern-A Regional Cookoff

Contestants Geoffrey Hill, Norita Solt, and Kaylan Dutta prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try to capture the regional title. The celebrity judges are Comedian, Bobby Collins and Chef Susan Feniger, Border Grill Restaurant, co-host of “Tamales World Tour”.

Episode 202 Northwestern Regional Cookoff

Contestants David Ross, Kathy Urbano, and Joe King prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try to capture the regional title. The celebrity judges are Jerry Anne Divecchio, Senior Editor, Sunset Magazine Chef Tom Douglas, Restaurateur/Author.

Episode 203 Northeastern-B Regional Cookoff

Contestants Tirso Perez, Laura Chavoen, and Cindy Blakeslee prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try to capture the regional title. The celebrity judges are Laurin Sydney, of “Showbiz Today” on CNN and Chef Benjamin Ford, Co-Chef and Owner, Chadwick Restaurant.

Episode 204 Western-A Regional Cookoff

Contestants Marion Stevens, Gail Singer, and Heather Rizzoli prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try to capture the regional title. The celebrity judges are Actress Jacklyn Zeman, of “General Hospital” and Chef Mark Peel, Campanile Restaurant.

Episode 205 Southeastern Regional Cookoff

Contestants Lala Cheema, Kimberly Davis, and Peter Hyzak prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try to capture the regional title. The celebrity judges are Author/Comedian, David Brenner and Chef Mary Sue Milliken, Border Grill Restaurant, co-host of “Tamales World Tour”.

Episode 206 Midwestern-B Regional Cookoff

Contestants Camilla Saulsbury, Robert Whitt, and Janet Moore prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try to capture the regional title. The celebrity judges are Actress Suzanne Rogers of “Days of Our Lives” and Chef Damian Mandola, Carrabbas Italian Grill Restaurants and Co-Host of “Cucina Amore”.

Episode 207 Northeastern-A Regional Cookoff

Contestants Charles Sweeney, Kyung Chang, and Joan Churchill prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try to capture the regional title. The celebrity judges are and Tom Bergeron, host of “Hollywood Squares” and Chef Richard Kaupp, Asia de Cuba Restaurant at the Mondrian Hotel.

Episode 208 Western-B Regional Cookoff

Contestants Baron Long, Josie Aaronson-Gelb, and Martina Thurlow prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try to capture the regional title. The celebrity judges are Bill Nye the Science Guy and Chef Michael Chiarello, Founder of NapaStyle.

Episode 209 Southwestern Regional Cookoff

Contestants Mary Boyd, Herman Liu, and Kristen Ritchie prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try to capture the regional title. The celebrity judges are Suzanne Sena, host of “Celebrity Homes” on E! Entertainment and Chef Mark Miller, Coyote Café.

Episode 210 Semi-Final Competition #1

The three winners from the Southwestern and Midwestern Regional Cookoffs compete for this Semi-Final slot. The celebrity judges are Barbara Fairchild, Editor-in-Chief of Bon Appetit Magazine and Piero Selvaggio, Owner, Piero Selvaggio’s Valentino & Posto Restaurants;

Episode 211 Semi-Final Competition #2

The three winners from the Northeastern and Southeastern Regional Cookoffs compete for this Semi-Final slot. The celebrity judges are A. J. Benza, Host of “Mysteries and Scandals” and Chef Rick Bayless, Host of “Mexico: One Plate at a Time”.

Episode 212 Semi-Final Competition #3

The three winners from the Northwestern and Western Regional Cookoffs compete for this Semi-Final slot. The celebrity judges are Actress Donna Mills and Chef Allyson Thurber, The Lobster Restaurant.

Episode 213 Grand Finale

The three finalists from Semi-Finals 1, 2, and 3 prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to capture the title of MasterChef USA. The celebrity judges are B. Smith, Host of “B. Smith with Style”; and Nancy Vaziri, Winner of the MasterChef USA 2000 Title.

Synopsis:

This program is for viewers who believe that the world is their playground. They’ll join real people as they push their personal limits in all corners of the natural world. Viewers feel the power of a Class V rapid on the Wenatchee, the exposure of a 2000 foot sheer granite cliff in Yosemite, the majesty of the mountains of Patagonia, and more! Each episode of Beyond Adventure features inspiring people, new adventures, and remarkable outdoor locations.

Beyond Adventure is a celebration of both the natural world and the human spirit. As people focus on the physical and mental challenges before them, we go beyond the adventure and explore their motivation, perspective, and connection to the world around us.

Episodes include:

• Rock climbing in Yosemite Valley
• Photo-trekking in Patagonia
• Backcountry skiing in Montana
• Cycling Death Valley
• Canyoneering near Zion, UT
• Ice climbing in the
• Colorado Rockies
• …and more!

Episodes:

1.  Snow Canyon – Caving and climbing in the deserts of the Southwest.

2.  Puget Sound – Drift diving in the Puget Sound.

3.  Patagonia – Photo trekking in Argentinean Patagonia.

4.  Misery Canyon – Exploring the slot canyons of the Utah desert.

5.  Icicle Creek – Whitewater kayaking in Washington State.

6.  North Coast Trail – Six day backpacking trip along Vancouver Islands North coast.

7.  Mountain Biking – Downhill and XC fun at Mammoth Mountain and Southern CA.

8.  Solo Trekking – Solo wilderness experience at 14,000′ in Colorado.

9.  Lost Arrow Spire – Climbing Yosemite’s Lost Arrow Spire.

10.  Trail Running – A glimpse into the heart and mind of a trail runner.

11.  Stairway to Heaven – Ice climbing in the San Juan mountains of Southwestern CO.

12.  Copper Lakes Basin – Backcountry skiing experience in Montana.

13.  Badwater / Whitney – Lowest to highest! Cycling and hiking from Badwater to Mt. Whitney.

Synopsis:

The Fire Festival (Las Fallas) in Spain, The Mid Autumn Lantern Festival in Hong Kong, the Puppet Festival in France, The World Buskers Festival in New Zealand…

The Fantastic Festivals of the World series gives viewers an opportunity to visit these sites and more in fabulous HDTV. Every year there are thousands of festivals highlighting special historical occasions, music, dance, folklore, and crafts. The HD production team led by Marc Pingry and Sigal Bujman visits the most unique of these events.

The programs focus on what makes the festivals unique and takes the viewers off the beaten track outside of the event.

Episodes:

Episode 101: Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival, Hong Kong

The festival origins go back to the 14th Century uprising against the Mongols. The rebels smartly wrote the call to revolt on pieces of paper and hid them in pastries that they smuggled to compatriots.

Today, during the festival, people eat those special pastries known as “Moon Cakes”. They are made of ground lotus, sesame seed paste, egg-yolk and other ingredients. Along with the cakes, shops sell colored Chinese paper lanterns in the shapes of animals, and more recently, featuring popular cartoon characters. On this family occasion, parents allow children to stay up late, prepare a special meal and take them to public places to light their lanterns. Hong Kong light up with thousands of lanterns in all colors, sizes and shapes.

Off the Beaten Path: Exploring magical Hong Kong: Visits to the giant Buddha on Lantau island, a sampan driver in Aberdeen among traditional house boats, Chueng Cheu, a charming Island where cars are forbidden and Tai O village where all the homes are built on stilts. Autumn season bring believers to Wong Tai Sin temple where locals make offerings for the Moon festival.

For our Food Segment we will explore a Kowloon tofu factory to learn about this ancient culinary custom of the East along with street market stalls with their unique variety of dried sea food. We also visit the famous and very typical Tai Chong bakery for its incredible egg tarts.

Hong Kong’s other specialty markets are highlighted with the Goldfish market, the Yuen Po Bird market, the Mong Kok flower market and the Jade market in Yau Ma Tei.

Special Thanks to the Hong Kong Tourism Board and Cathay Pacific Airlines for their assistance with this episode.

Episode 102: Festival des Marionettes, Charlevile-Mezeries, France

The art of puppet theatre is celebrated at a dedicated festival in the French town of Charleville-Mezieres. The festival was started in World War Two by local youth who wanted to make children laugh during those hard times. Today, visitors fill the streets of this friendly town to meet the world’s best puppeteers.

“It’s the Mecca of the puppet world. Every puppeteer has to come here at least once in their lifetime,” says Eric Bass, a festival performer.

The Festivals program visits this 17th century town located in the heart of the Champagne-Ardennes region of France. Puppets come in all shapes and sizes at this festival. Some shows are designed to criticize, some to steer emotions, others to simply entertain and of course to make audience nostalgic for their childhood memories. Performers from all over the world show their craft in the city’s narrow streets, in the beautiful main square, along the river bank and inside traditional theaters.

Off the Beaten Path: The Festivals program finds a medieval city named Troyes that looks just the same as it did 800 years ago. In Reims, a visit to underground cellars of Champagne maker Madame Pomery, and the impressive Cathedral where Joan of Arc was present along with France’s kings. They are still picking pinot noir in the Drappier vineyards when the crew arrives. Two up and coming Michelin one star restaurants and their young chefs are profiled.

Special Thanks to the Champagne Ardennes Regional Tourism Board and Air France.

Episode 103: The World Buskers Festival, Christchurch, New Zealand

Busking, which dates back to 1852, includes any street entertainment performed for the public.

The city of Christchurch comes alive when street performers from all over the world converge on this beautiful location on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. The Festival’s program captures the live performances of some of the best “buskers”, hand picked by the Festival’s director, Jodi Wright, from around the world.

Off the Beaten Path: The crew travels north from Christchurch to the former Maori and whaling village of Kaikoura. Here they meet with local tour guide Maurice Manawatu, who introduces the Maori culture to the team. Capturing the giant sperm whale from the air and boat is very visual along with the dolphins that seem to be attracted to the camera. Also in Kaikoura is a sheep shearing demonstration and adventurous 4 wheeling in magnificent scenery on a rocky coastline ending the trip in a secluded seals reservation.

You can’t be in New Zealand without doing something related to Lord of the Rings. In the Canterbury High Country the festivals team goes to the valley where the Riders of Rohan made their home on a rock with the real name of Mt Sunday.

Special Thanks Christchurch and Canterbury Marketing.

Episode 104: Carnaval de Quebec, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

Carnaval De Quebec brings a true “joie de vivre” (joy of life) during the cold winter months. Carnaval (as it is referred to in French) takes place annually from late January to early February and continues for 17 days. More than 300 family oriented activities and events occur around stunning Quebec City during Carnaval. This carnival is the world’s largest snow-oriented winter carnival. With a temperature way below zero, the warmth of this carnival will melt every viewer.

Off the Beaten Path: For a place to stay outside of Quebec City, nothing can beat a night at the Ice Hotel. For some high-speed thrills there is the toboggan ride at Chateau Frontenac or streaking through the north woods on a racing dog sled. Just a 30 minute drive from the festival is Mt Saint Anne, one of the premier ski resorts in the Northeast. Maude, an expert skier, takes us down the slopes and through the woods. One can’t visit Quebec in the winter without trying out the miles and miles of snowmobile trails. Food is another attraction with a visit to one of the most popular restaurants in Quebec. An original salmon dish is prepared by the Chef. On the sidewalk, hot maple sugar is poured in the snow for a frozen, decadent treat. The Fantastic Festival’s crew takes their high definition camera on a high-speed snowy adventure.

Special thanks to The Quebec City and area Tourism and Convention Bureau

Episode 105: Festival Las Fallas, Valencia, Spain

Celebrated from the 13th to the 19th of March every year, the Fallas are giant creations of styrofoam, wood and paper mache, created in honor of St. Joseph, patron of all carpenters. They are built by an ensemble of artists and local workers, and then put together like a puzzle in the streets of Valencia by competing clubs. The Fallas represent a huge investment of money and personnel during a whole year. The surprising fact is that those “museum worthy” artistic creations are burned to the ground on the last night of the festival in huge bonfires. This act of faith and pyromania brings tears to the women and evokes strong emotions from the men. The whole town of Valencia participates with a week long celebration of parades, bands, firework displays and the daily Mascaleta. The Mascleta is a long tradition of the loudest kind. The event takes place every day at 2pm in the city hall square. It features firework artists competing on who can be the best “noise maker” by creating a symphony of sound. All is done to the applause of the adoring Valencians.

Off the Beaten Path: The Festivals program travels to the mountainous region of Castillon and the hill town of Morella for some black truffle cooking. We meet a weaver who uses 300-year-old traditional machines to create the beautiful garments worn in the Fallas Festival.

Special Thanks to Comunitiat Valencia Tourisme and Iberia Airlines.

Episode 106: Carnival, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands

“It’s Carnival baby!” Those words sum up this April finale to Carnival season. Non-stop action to the beat of calypso music, this show is lively and definitely colorful. This Fantastic Festivals program covers a variety of fun activities: The food fair with its Caribbean tasty dishes, the Calypso King contest, the wild early morning J’ouvert party and the race boat competition. The two highlights of the Carnival are the children’s parade followed the next day by the very impressive and action filled adult’s parade.

Off the Beaten Path: Leaving St Thomas, the crew travels to the Island of St John where they visit an ecologically friendly resort called Maho Bay. Next stop is the Island of St. Croix for some deep sea sport fishing, a visit with bush doctor Ras Mulumaba who shows off the natural “pharmacy” that grows wild around the ruins of an old sugar plantation, and some local cooking at Harvey’s restaurant in Christiansted.

Special thanks to US Virgin Islands Tourism Board.

Episode 107: Gypsy Festival, San Marie de la Mer, France and The Medieval Fair, Sedan, France

In the month of May two amazing and very different festivals occur in France. One is a “Medieval Festival” in the Champagne Ardennes region. The other is the Gypsy Pilgrimage in Provence.

First stop will be in the historical fortress (the largest in Europe) town of Sedan, a city that hosts a medieval festival each year. Walking around this huge castle with knights, ladies and even a medieval torture chamber takes one back in time. The locals compete in games for the honor of their neighborhood in this beautiful city.

Second stop is the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, in the beloved region of Provence. Every year in May, Gypsies from all over the world gather in the tiny city of Saint Marie de La Mer. They take their patron Saint Sara through the narrow streets of this charming village and deliver her to the sea. The name of this place, which is a peaceful tourist destination during the summer, suggests the city’s religious importance. It means Saint Mary of the Sea.

Off the Beaten Path: Nobody expects to see cowboys in Provence but in Camargue where flamingos are a common sight and bulls graze next to rice fields, French cowboys called Guardians are having a round up. There is also a bullring where ribbons are bravely ripped from the horns instead of a sword in the heart. Provence is also where impressionist legends, Cezanne (Aix en Provence) and Van Gough (Arles), created some of their best work. The Festivals program takes the viewer to the actual sites, which inspired these masters.

Special Gastronomical Segment: Located in the Rhone-Alps region, Lyon has always been a strategic crossroads. The Festivals crew tests the city’s reputation for some of the finest dining in France as they experience the different cuisines that can be found there. Three great restaurants are profiled, a traditional “Bouchon”, an established Michelin Star restaurant and an innovative nouvelle cuisine chef. One of the better-known exports from this region is Beaujolais wine. A trip to George Debeof’s vineyards is a great way to taste the landscape north of Lyon, as well as its trademark wine.

Special thanks to Champagne-Ardennes Tourism Board, Rhone Alps Tourism, Provence Tourism, The French Government Tourist office, Maison de la France and Air France.

Episode 108: Rath Yatra, Puri, India

Every year, in late June or early July, Hindus celebrate the Rath Yatra festival. Rath means chariot, Yatra – a pilgrimage or procession. It is one of the oldest festivals in the world and is still celebrated today in the same way it has been for hundreds of years.

Though this festival is celebrated all over India, it originated in the city of Puri, one of the holiest places in India, on the coastal shores of the Bay of Bengal. Every year the deities of Jagannath, his brother Balaram and sister Subhadra are traditionally installed on huge, beautifully decorated chariots up to three stories tall. Devotees pull the chariots in a Yatra (procession) through Puri’s main street. The local King performs a ritual, like his ancestors traditionally did for a thousand years, by humbly sweeping the chariot’s floor with a broom. It is as a symbolic act of serving the deities. Over a million pilgrims gather to pull the Giant chariots in honor of Lord Jagannath, whom many Hindus believe is the creator of universe.

For the Off the Beaten path segment “Festivals” take advantage of their location with visual stories from the Golden Triangle of Hindu temples in this region. They will capture the unique flavor of this area with recipes rich with spices and exotic ingredients. The world famous Odissi dance is being taught at the Orissa Dance Academy, where young boys are dressed like girls and perform complex acrobatic moves.

Special thanks to India Tourism, The Orissa tourist office, and Air India.

Episode 109: The Green River Rendezvous, Pinedale, Wyoming

Every summer in the high desert of central Wyoming along the Green River, mountain men, townsfolk and tourists gather to carry on the tradition of Rendezvous in the small town of Pinedale. Rendezvous took place in the early to mid 1800’s when the beaver top hat was the fashion rage of Europe. Trappers took on the harsh terrain, cruel winters and hostile conditions to supply beaver pelts to the East. In the summertime they would gather together with their fellow mountain men, Native Americans and traders to exchange their winter’s bounty for supplies to carry them through another year. It was a time to swap stories, gain a wife, play games and get ready for the upcoming winter in the mountains.

Today, the charming town of Pinedale celebrates this historic event with a staged pageant, trader’s row, a parade and a classic small town Americana rodeo.

The Festivals program will capture the dramatizations, the games and the people that make this festival a great event.

Off the Beaten Path. Segments include Fly fishing in Faeler Creek with experts, horseback riding in the Rocky Mountains and meeting real cowboys. An ATV ride through the highlands of the Rocky Mountains, an Oregon trail ride in old western wagons along Green Lakes, whitewater rafting on the snake river, searching for wild horses in the red desert, and the gorgeous scenery of the area.

Episode 110: Fiesta de Urqupina, Quillacollo, Bolivia

This festival is celebrated every August in honor of the Urqupina Virgin in Quillacollo Village. Bolivians have been celebrating this event since the 18th century with rituals and acts of faith that portray a unique combination of Indian-Pagan and Christian beliefs. Markets are alive during the days of the fiesta with traditional foods, arts and crafts with related themes and colorful parades. The first day of the festival consists the “Entrada Folklorica” where dance groups from all over Bolivia perform and play music in honor of the virgin. The second day starts in the middle of the night with a 15 KM pilgrimage walk to Quillacollo followed by an early morning mass filled with the hopeful light of the devotee’s candles. At the market stalls miniatures in the shape of a house, fake dollar bills, cars, passports, university diplomas or even a statue of a woman giving birth represent the pilgrims various requests. The third day at the sacred hillside where it is believed that the Virgin appeared, those miniatures will be symbolically placed on purchased pieces of land. Believers hammer into the hard surface in an effort to get a piece of rock from the blessed hill. The size of the rock they will succeed to pull out will represent the size of the favor asked from the virgin. Those who got their request granted will return to the hill the next year to pay their gratitude and have a brand new request for the Virgin.

Off the beaten path: The beautiful city of La Paz and the great shopping it offers, Lake Titikaka with its amazing altitude, the Andean way of life in the remote region of Cara Cara. Bolivian typical cuisine in Cochabamba’s La Cancha Market and the interesting indigenous culture will be some of the highlights of this section.

Special thanks to Christopher Redner for his support.

Episode 111: Kyu-bon and Eisa Festivals, Okinawa, Japan

The sound of drums fills the air as dozens of young dancers perform the Eisa dance on Okinawa Island.

Every summer the Obon is celebrated to honor the ancestor’s spirits. It is believed that the spirits come and visit their living relatives during the festival’s three days. This is a highly important holiday for the Okinawan and Japanese cultures.

Okinawa is a unique Island with a strong sense of identity, which endured wars and oppressions, natural devastations and economic hardships. Throughout unstable times, Okinawa’s culture and tradition has remained its core and soul.

Obon is a festival of the dead. A strong bond between the living and the deceased and the young dancers serving as a communicative link between both worlds, highlights the unique identity of the Okinawans.

Groups of young men and women take very seriously their role as those who serve the spirits and entertain the living. This tradition has become increasingly famous and all over the world Eisa groups and fans can be found.

Off the Beaten Path: Understanding Okinawan culture today can’t be completed without researching its past and the glorious Ryukyu Kingdom, which ruled in Okinawa for 500 years. Influenced by China, and Japan, this Island offers many venues to explore. From historical castles to Ryukyuan arts and crafts; from the birthplace of Karate, to the famous Okinawan diet and its extremely healthy dishes. Above all we meet the warm, gentle people of Okinawa and enjoy their hospitality as we enjoy an interesting journey around the Island.

Special thanks to James Taylor, Edo Sanchez, the Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Okinawa Film Office.

Episode 112: September Cultural Shows, Papua New Guinea

Just south of the Equator and north of Australia lies the amazing, remote and hardly visited country of Papua New Guinea. A land where its songs touch the heart and its dances move the body from its core. The visitor is always being stimulated by the constant discoveries this country offers. The crew experienced some of this while traveling in Papua New Guinea and recording its cultural shows. Painted with spiritual masks and dressed with grass skirts just like their ancestors did for generations, using the powers of sorcery, and working with traditional tools it is as if their culture has remained untouched by outsiders. This tropical paradise is as rare as it comes.

1. The Goroka Show in the Central Highlands is where tribes meet to dance, sing and show off their costumes.

2. In the Tufi region, on the coast of the Coral Sea we find another demonstration of tribal tradition. Women with tattooed faces wearing their festive robes made from the bark of a tree dance in a local sing-sing.

3. The Canoe Festival preparation in the village of Waga-Waga at Milne Bay is restoring old rituals based on wars between rival tribes.

4. In the capital, Port Moresby, Independence Day is celebrated the same day as the Hiri Moale, a festival in honor of trading between neighboring regions.

Off the Beaten Path: PNG has some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in the world, the festivals team visit the Tufi diving resort and it’s hidden fiords in an area that is just opening up to the outside world. Visiting remote villages we learn about their every day life, clay pot cooking and basic survival skills.

Special Thanks to Papua New Guinea Tourism and Air Niguini

Episode 113: Whirling Dervishes, Konya, Turkey

Konya is the holiest city in Turkey. Located in Western Anatolia it is in the center of the country.

Every December this festival portrays the most spectacular dances by The Whirling Dervishes. They are famous all over the world for their magnificent dance, red turbans and flowing white skirts. This is not only a dance. It is based on a philosophy founded in the 12th century. Every movement and musical instrument has a meaning. Konya is the main location of the Mevlevi Order, better known around the world as the “whirling dervishes”. It is a holy city because it was the place of residence of the famous poet Celaleddin Rumi (also called Mevlana) who founded the order. He is regarded as one of Islam’s greatest mystics who based his philosophy on world unity and love. This culture believes that dance and music represent the positive and releases one from the pain of daily life. That may explain why the Dervish’s whirling is done in a trance, as a way of releasing the individual’s ego and an expression of love for god.

Off The Beaten Path will take us to the extraordinary land formations in Central Anatolia. This region has a lot to offer with its mysterious underground cities, Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and impressive fairy chimneys. Istanbul will be our destination for marvelous architecture and a culinary adventure.

Hidden Tea Houses, markets full of spices, spectacular scenery and traditional hospitality will all be explored in this segment.

Special thanks to Turkey tourist offices in Los Angeles & New York and to Turkish Airlines.

Episode 114: Songkran Festival – Thailand

The Songkran marks the Thai New Year. It is considered to be one of the Kingdom’s most fun and family oriented festivals with its traditional water splashing. Celebrated in the hottest season of the year its appropriately filled with water activities, from polite wet splashes to well aimed water canons…

The water also symbolizes purification and cleansing from all illness and evil in order to start a fresh new year.

Songkran is also a time for thanksgiving for all the positive aspects of life: kindness, generosity, happiness and peace.

Rituals and offerings to the Buddhist monks, floral floats, bathing of Buddha images in the streets and the Miss Songkran parade are all part of the festival activities. The celebration, which embodies Thai culture and tradition, includes another act of faith: sand is brought to the temples and castles are built as a blessing to be earned by its believers.

Off the beaten Path takes the viewer to the exotic region of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. Also called “The Rose of the North”, the city is located in a fertile valley and has magnificent architecture with its 300 temples, as well as natural beauty. In Bangkok, the beloved Thai cuisine and interesting markets is featured in the show’s food segment.

Episode1 15: Andalusia Spring Festivals – Spain

The wonderful region of Andalusia is a testimony to Spain’s rich past: Moors, Christians and Jews have left their mark and influence everywhere, from magnificent structures to seasonal celebrations.

Seville, a city adorned with centuries old architectural jewels, dedicates a festival each spring to highlight traditions that have been passed on for generations. This festival is called the April Fair, where locals celebrate with their version of Flamenco, the Sevillanas dance. Participants dressed in colorful costumes, build luxurious tents for their families and invite guests to eat, drink, sing and dance all night long for an entire week.

Springtime is when the fragrance of oranges and jasmine are in the air and the city of Cordoba, also called the city of senses, holds a Patio Festival. Traditionally, each house has an adorned patio to keep them cool in the summer heat but during spring the Patios are at their colorful and fragrant best. A competition, seriously judged by a group of selected locals, is held for the prize of the best and most beautiful Patio in Cordoba.

The city of Jerez’s Equestrian festival draws thousands of participants. Every farm or Hacienda shows off their horses, circling with colorful carriages around the city. Spanish beauties dress up with flowing dresses, often seated behind the male rider and parade while holding a glass of local sherry. Jerez is also known as the birthplace of Flamenco, where Gypsies found a home and cultivated their passionate dance into everyday life.

Off the beaten path: We visit the azure Mediterranean beaches, the incomparable Alhambra cathedral in the city of Granada and a charming small village along the way, where two Andalusians have a passionate sing-off competition. The team travels to the high peaks of Sierra Nevada, doted with white-washed houses where local villagers parade in honor of their patron saint. Down in the fertile valleys, miles of olive groves produce the famous Spanish olive oil. It has been the region’s industry for 2000 years. We learn from the workers in an oil factory how it is done. Tapas were invented in this region. A Cordovan chef teaches us how to cook these popular delicacies.

Special Thanks to the Spanish Tourism office in New York, Andalusia Tourism office, Jerez Film Board and Iberia Airlines. Produced in association with HDnet.

Episode 116: Chinese New Year – Hong Kong

Chinese Festivals occur according to the Lunar calendar. The first and the ‘mother of all celebrations’ is the Chinese New Year. This time it’s the Year of the Dog! Families get together for joyous meals, people bring gifts to their god in busy shrines. The whole city is ‘dressed’ in gold and red, the colors of good fortune. At night, skyscrapers shine with impressive neon light displays. We see what’s cooking for the New Year’s big meal and how one particular family celebrates at their home. The New Year’s parade is what everybody has been waiting for. With groups from all over the world, the costumes, music and dances are nothing but spectacular!

Off the beaten path: We visit the fisher folk’s village at Lamma Island and see their special New Year prayer. We participate in the making of Dim Sum, the most recognizable food in HK. And we witness the ‘Lucky Race’ at the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

SERIES 2 (As at 5 May 2008 – Locations and dates subject to change)

Episode 201: “Dia de Los Muertos” – (Day of the Dead), Michoacan, Mexico

To discover how the “Dia de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead) festival is celebrated in Mexico, the ‘Fantastic Festivals of the World’ team traveled to the heart of the beautiful and lush Michoacan State. By the shores of Patzcuaro Lake, small indigenous villages, descendants of the Purepecha tribe, celebrate this festival in a most unusual way. Here they call it the “Night of the Dead”. Pagan rituals from Pre Hispanic times are blended with the Colonial Catholic traditions by the local people to create a colorful and uplifting way of honoring their adored dead. Off the Beaten Path: Michoacan is known for its skilled artisans. Stone carvers, devilish mask makers and the ancient craft of creating figures from corn cane are the area’s specialty. Culinary Delights takes us to the city of Morelia and two sisters who specialize in local cuisine such as Tarascan soup and pot coffee made with chocolate.

Episode 202: “La Fiesta de la Tradicion” – (Tradition Festival), Argentina

The Gaucho is Argentina’s most beloved folkloric character. “La Fiesta de la Tradicion,” is a festival commemorating the Gaucho tradition and Argentina’s history. At the Pampas town of San Antonio de Areco, Gauchos wearing colorful ponchos perform wild equestrian games during the day and eat their favorite Asado grill at night. At the Mataderos Fair in Buenos Aires, people enjoy street dancing while in the La Boca neighborhood couples improvise sensual Tango moves. In the desert region of San Juan, locals dressed as the personalities that shaped Argentina’s history, from Indians to independence heroes, meet around the ‘Fogon’, the traditional fire gathering. Off the Beaten Path takes us to the Valley of the Moon in the high dessert region of San Juan where rock formations and dinosaur remains made it a popular destination. The Tigre delta in Buenos Aires Province provides a different landscape of lush islands and countless river streams. Culinary Delights has a delicious home made pasta dish and the Gaucho’s grilled meat, the popular Asado.

Episode 203: “Fasnacht Carnival”, Germany

The Fasnacht is one of the oldest and most traditional pre-Lenten carnival events. In Germany it is called the Fifth Season! It is still celebrated – with absolute authenticity – in the Black Forest region and in the city of Constance with old Carnival guilds and clubs. Historic handmade costumes and uniquely painted, hand-carved wooden masks are always the most distinctive aspect of the festivities.

In the city of Cologne the whole town participated in one magnificent parade, many dressed with original and funny costumes.

Off the Beaten Path: The Black Forest region known for its scenery, and the traditional cuckoo clock that was invented here in the 18th century by farmers affected from the typically long winter months. Culinary Delights includes the Black Forest Cake whose key ingredient for success is the local cherry schnapps and the Black Forest ham, whose aroma comes from smoking the region’s unique wood.

Episode 204: “La Bouna Pasqua” – Sicily, Italy

In Sicily, Easter is celebrated with great passion. The city of Trapani holds an emotional 20-hour procession in its streets with men carrying heavy “Misteri” statues that are 500 year old and tell the story of Christ suffering. San Biaggio Platani a village in the inner land of Sicily, huge construction made from natural material only, such as grains, bamboos and even pasta are created by two competitive groups, the Madunnara (named for the Madonna) and the Signurara (named for the Lord). While in Prizzi the Devil dance takes part on the town’s streets. Men with colorful masks representing death and the Devil stand between mother Mary and Christ, preventing them from meeting but eventually fail as the crowd cheers for the happy ending. On Easter Monday in San Martino Della Scala, a small hidden village in the mountains, the monks of the Benedictine Monastery release birds saved from the harsh winter as they do each Easter, in a tradition that is more than 300 years old. Off the beaten path segment takes us to the stunning landscapes of Sicily includes the mythical Etna volcano, ancient Greek ruins in Selinunte and the Phoenician settlement in Mozia Island, adjacent to Marsala salt marches. Culinary Delights includes Ricotta making from fresh sheep’s milk, the best Cannoli in the world made in Polizzi Generosa village and at Palazolo pastry shop in the town of Cinisi the making of the Sicilian Casata cake.

Episode 205: “Payihas Harvest Festival” – Philippines

The festival is in thanksgiving for a good harvest, and is in honor of San Isidro de Labrador, the patron saint of the farmers. The festival is celebrated in May, the one month of rest between harvest and planting for the following year. In a country where the language has around 200 words for “rice”, this resource plays an integral part in the decoration with are made with traditional food crops. Kiping, which are leaf shaped wafers made from rice flour paste, are dyed bright colors and arranged into chandeliers, flora, and other creative colorful designs. The festival events include a competition for the best decorations, a Carabao (water buffalo) parade, a procession in honor of San Isidro, a parade of giant figures, and many parties in the streets. Of the Beaten Path: Exploring Manila Rizal Park’s displays of arnis de mano, a local pre-Hispanic martial art of stick fighting. Mt. Banahaw is a dormant volcano that is considered sacred site by locals and is frequented by worshippers, albularios (healers), as well as priestesses who live in scattered communities on the volcano. Culinary Delights includes some classic Lucban dishes like Longganisang Lukban – mildly spicy pork sausages sold on main streets. Pancit Habhab – noodles sautéed with shrimp, pork, garlic and onion and served on a banana leaf cone.

Episode 206: “Garma Festival”, Australia

The Yolngu Aboriginal people, who have 40,000 years of cultural history, gather every year for the Garma festival. The Festival is held annually in Gulkula, North East Amhem Land Northern Terrtory, Australia. The festival features: the bunggul ceremonial performance; traditional Nuku Dhulang paintings on bark; women’s cultural practices such as the collection of bush tucker, bush medicine, and bush dyes for weaving; the craft of spear making and throwing, and much more. The festival also includes traditional dance, song, art, and ceremony of the Yolngu people. There is also a special Yadiki (didgeridoo) Masterclass, where people can learn how to play these unique instruments.

Off the beaten path: We visit Ayers (Uluru) rock, a natural formation that stands out of the surrounding landscape with its one-of-a-kind appearance. The Uluru rock is only matched by the Cutta Cutta caves, which have stalagmites with their own distinctive shape. We will also take a kayaking trip along that Tropical Savanna river systems of the Northern Territory and check out Australia’s fantastic beaches. For Culinary Delights we will explore the cooking methods and cuisine of the local people of Australia’s Northern Territory. Australians know these foods as “bush tucker,” and Aboriginal people have been eating these foods for more than 50,000 years.

Episode 207: “Highland Games”, Scotland

The Highland Games have been around for so long that the origin pre-dates recorded history. The games are intensely competitive, but it is all in the spirit of celebrating Scottish heritage and culture. The games include Highland dancing, a demanding and difficult dance with steps that grow increasingly faster and complicated. Also present are the Scottish heavy events, where contestants display their extraordinary strength. Still, the festivities wouldn’t be complete without the bagpipes, drumming, and, of course, plenty of traditional Scottish food.

Off the beaten path: We will explore the many different styles of castles in Scotland, some that date back as far as the 13th century. Then we will visit another striking feature of Scotland: the elaborate gardens. We will visit the communities of the Outer Hebrides in the Western Isle who use the Scottish Gaelic languages and get acquainted with the current Gaelic way of life. Scotland’s Gaelic culture is older than recorded history and is being revived in many Scottish communities. Later we will explore the Scotch whisky distilleries, and the Scottish pubs, one of the main social institutions. Culinary Delights: Throughout the trip we will brave Scottish foods such as haggis, Arboath Smokie, cranachan, and bannock, and find out what exactly goes into making these unique foods.

Episode 208: “Boi Bumba”, Paritins, Brazil

The festivals of culturally rich Brazil display the influences of the indigenous, Portuguese and Arab populations. At the Amazon province, in the town of Parintins, a festival of folklore takes place called Boi Bumba, meaning roughly “beat the bull”. As the story goes, a husband killed his most loved ox to please his beautiful wife, and the priest of the village called for the people to have celebrations and parties happy enough to bring the beloved bull back to life. Boi is both a style of music and dance that celebrates the history of the people of the region. The festival is a competition between two groups of Boi performers, who contend in dancing, singing, and band music. Each night these two groups try to out-do each other with stunning displays that are unique to the region. Although the festival is ferociously competitive, the two groups must not display bad sportsmanship or they will lose valuable points. Anticipation and excitement peaks on the third and final night as the performers prepare to hear the judges’ decision.

Off the Beaten Path: A one-day boat ride from Manaus down the Amazon River to the city of Parintins. A tour of this river reveals dry land forests, lowlands, and a canoe trip through flooded forests (Igapos) where visitors can see giant water lilies with leaves that span up to seven feet. The flooded forest is a unique and astounding natural event that cannot be seen in any other region. Culinary Delights includes the lively markets of Manaus, the bean stew Feijoada, Brazil national dish and Capo of Guarana (a ritual drink of indigenous Amazonians).

Episode 209: “Andong Mask Dance Festival”, Korea

The Andong Mask Dance Festival takes place in early October, carrying on a cultural art form that has been passed down for generations. The Mask Dance festival’s original purpose was to drive evil spirits from the village, and over time the festival has become more charming and performance oriented, with spectators often becoming a part of the show. Performers use the audience for impromptu jokes and acts, giving onlookers a high level of participation. The myriad of events includes more than a dozen Korean mask dances, as well as dances from other visiting countries. There is also much more going on, including a Confucian Dosanbyolsi poetry event, traditional Korean games, Korean puppet theatre, and cultural events in Hahoe village, which is one of the last living remnants of old Korea. Off the beaten path: Not far from the festival itself, we will explore the 600-year-old Hahoe village and the local people there who preserve their Korean culture and traditions. Then we will travel to the South Korean Capital, Seoul, to see the Changdokkung Palace, the place from which Korean kings ruled for four centuries. Culinary Delights includes traditional Korean cuisine such as Kim chi, a Korean staple food, and heotchae sabap, a special meal that the poorer class of Andong invented to recreate an upper class ceremonial banquet.

Episode 210: “The Lantern Festivals” – Taiwan

Bombing the God Handan in Taitung: According to Taiwanese legend, the god of wealth Handan is very afraid of the cold. To keep him warm and to gain good luck for the coming year, people in the Taitung province throw firecrackers at a young man masquerading as the god Handan. These men wear nothing but shorts and protective headgear, and are paraded through the streets on a sedan chair. They sustain serious burns on their torsos and legs, but it is believed to bring them and the people who throw the firecrackers luck and wealth. Taipei Lantern Festival: Started in 1990 by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, the Taipei Lantern Festival celebrates the Lunar New Year. The festival displays large animal lanterns that can reach as tall as 14 meters and attracts millions of spectators each year. This festival is a modern take on a traditional holiday. Pingsi Sky Lanterns Festival: Thousands of handmade lanterns are released into the sky in Pingsi during the national Lantern Festival. The custom of sky lanterns dates all the way back to the Ching dynasty, when Pingsi residents used them for communication. The lanterns, which have prayers and requests written on them for the gods, can reach as far as 3,000 feet in the air. Off the Beaten Path: Wu Lai, just south of Taipei, is a mountain village home to the indigenous Ataya tribe. Culinary Delights: Tang-yuan, a dumpling filled with bean paste, sesame paste, peanut powder, fish, or meat, is traditionally eaten during the Lantern Festival. Other popular Taiwanese dishes include: ba-wan, meatballs in dumplings; o-a-zen, oyster omelets; mua-ji, sweet dumplings; and Hakka leicha, pounded tea.…

Episode 211: Lag Baomer & Shavuot Celebrations, Purim, Israel

In Meron, tens of thousands of Jewish people arrive from all over to make a pilgrimage up the mountain for the Lag Baomer festival. It is also a ritual for 3-year-old boys to get their very first haircut. Raging bonfires are a major part of the festivities.To celebrate the end of the Counting of the Omer, there is a festival called Shavuot. People also consume dairy products, such as cheesecake and cheese blintzes.The customs of Shavuot include the reading of a liturgical poem and the book of Ruth during the morning services. Houses and synagogues are decorated with greenery and flowers, and there is an all night Torah study called Tikkun l’el Shavuot. Shavuot is also strongly connected with the harvest. On kibbutzim, there is a beautiful Bikkurim ceremony and parade, where produce from the kibbutz is displayed. The Milk and Honey Festival taking place throughout the Jezreel Valley (Emek Izrael) offers a host of activities during the Shavuot festival including jeep trails, horse races, bus tours of the valley, folk dancing, folk singing, and a flower and farm market. In Jerusalem during Shavuot, crowds flock to the Western or “Wailing” Wall for the morning service there.

Episode 212: The Five-Petalled Rose of Celebration, Czech Republic

Every year, Straznice hosts one of the oldest and most popular folklore festivals in Europe. In this festival, the Czech people celebrate many aspects of their intangible culture. There is lots of traditional dancing, including a special dance called Verbunk, which young men would perform this dance as a form of conscription protest. In Cesky Krumlov, everyone travels to another time in a 3-day Renaissance town festival called the Five-Petalled Rose Celebration. The participants become noble ladies and gentlemen, knights, jugglers, musicians, actors, burghers, merchants, or craftsmen… all who come from the great period of development during the reign of Vilém and Petr Vok from the House of Rosenberg. The myriad activities include historic town processions, knight tournaments, theatre performances, musical concerts, and medieval street feasts. Festival visitors can participate in medieval games such as pony rides, trampoline, and the catapult.

Episode 213: Summer Festivals, Japan

Traditional festivals and rituals in Japan celebrate divine nature and express thanks. The Kumano area where the fire festival takes place is said to be sacred. It has one of the most mysterious shrines in Japan, which combines elements of Buddhism and Shugendo, an ancient religious practice. Participants’ parade with a Mikoshi (portable shrine) decorated with fans, carrying huge torches. The purpose of the event is to invoke the gods and to pray for the well being of all creatures living on earth. The Onbara Festival and the Gyo-ja Festival in the Nara Region involve ancient Shugendo rituals for purification, fertility dances and colorful parades. Off the Beaten path highlights the Kumano Roads, hot springs and traditional craft making.

Synopsis:

Based on the internationally renowned monthly print magazine by the same name, Latitudes & Attitudes is a weekly 30-minute series that takes viewers on wonderfully exciting visual journeys to the most sought-after cruising destinations in the world.

Featuring larger-than-life world cruiser Bob Bitchin, founder and publisher of Latitudes & Attitudes, the show is co-hosted by Courtney Haas, formerly of Fox Sports’ “5-4-3-2-1.” With lovely Courtney anchoring each show, we’ll join cruisers on their adventures all over the world – from the South Pacific, to the Caribbean, to the Mediterranean.

Latitudes & Attitudes highlights real people out cruising on their own boats, as well as some of the most beautiful, pristine waters of the world. Our “Safe and Sound with Captain Jack” segment stars the entertaining and informative Jack Klang – an award-winning author and Coast Guard licensed Captain whose safe boating seminars attract standing only crowds at boat shows. In “New Design Review,” we’ll take an in-depth look at a fabulous new cruising yacht – from blue water sailboats to long range ocean-going trawlers. “I Found it at the Boat Show” demonstrates the latest and best boating gear available on the market today. Short comedy vignettes, home movies from people out cruising the world, and an “Andy Rooney” style editorial from Bob Bitchin himself rounds out the show.

Episodes:

Show 01 – “Premiere”

Meet hosts Bob Bitchin and Courtney Haas aboard s/v SAGA. Featuring “Other People’s Paradise”, “San Souci Maiden Voyage”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, ATN’s Top Climber, and Tartan 4400 review.

Show 02 – “Miami Boat Show – Part 1”

From the exhibitors tent at the Miami Boat Show. Featuring Discover Sailing, “Distant Shores – Gibraltar”, “Jabula’s Downwind Panama Sail”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, Leisurefurl In-boom Furler, and a musical tour of “The Lost Soul”.

Show 03 – “Miami Boat Show – Part 2”

From the in-the-water sailboat display at the Miami Boat Show. Featuring the “Kalmar Nyckal”, “Austin’s Adventures – Heading for Cabo”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, Clamptite, and Sabre 426 review.

Show 04 – “Tall Ship Unicorn”

Sailing aboard the Tall Ship Unicorn in the Gulf of Mexico. Featuring “Distant Shores – Balearic Islands”, “My Month in Ziuat”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, The Eco Blast, and Classic Plastic: Tayana 37.

Show 05 – “Dry Tortugas”

From the Dry Tortugas National Park. Featuring “Project Bluesphere – The Search”, “Venezuelan Wash Day”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, and Island Packet 420 review.

Show 06 – “Key West”

From the Key West, Florida. Featuring “Project Bluesphere – The Search”, “Austin’s Adventures – Ocean Crossing”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, TropiKool, and Classic Plastic: Hans Christian 43.

Show 07 – “Antiques of the Sea”

From Sunset Beach, California. Featuring “Distant Shores – After the Storm”, “Whales off P.V.”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, and a tour of the Pirate Soul Museum.

Show 08 – “Pier 39”

From the Embarcadero in San Francisco, California. Featuring “Tangier Island”, “Topping off Tanks”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, Sea Breathe, and C&C 99 review.

Show 09 – “Lats & Atts Booth & Bash”

From Jack London Square in Oakland, California. Featuring “Project Bluesphere – Refitting Namaste”, “Austin’s Adventures – Tahiti”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, World of Boating Radio, and Hunter 38 review.

Show 10 – “South Beach”

From the hottest spot in Miami, Florida. Featuring “Huatulco, Mexico”, “s/v Pacifc Bliss”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, and Custom Cruiser: s/v Jolly Bear.

Show 11 – “Coconut Grove”

From the Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne, Florida. Featuring “Distant Shores – Cuitadella to Mahon”, “Columbia River Gorge”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, Mast Mate, and Saga 409 review.

Show 12 – “Maritime Institute”

From the Maritime Institute in San Diego, California. Featuring “Norwegian Boat Builders”, “Anchoring with a Bridle”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, Rescue Tape, and Custom Cruiser: Gulf 40.

Show 13 – “Fiji”

From a quick stop in Fiji on the way to cruising in Tonga. Featuring “Project Bluesphere – Relaunching Namaste”, “South Pacific Dance”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, and Hunter 36 review.

Show 14 – “Tonga – Part 1”

Our special opening episode from the Kingdom of Tonga in the South Pacific. Features getting there, provisioning the charter boats, and setting out. Includes Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, and Bob’s “Attitudes”.

Show 15 – “Tonga – Part 1”

Further adventures cruising the Kingdom of Tonga. Features “Distant Shores – Isle of Menorca”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, and Bob’s “Attitudes”.

Show 16 – “Long Beach”

From the country’s largest municipal marina in Long Beach, CA. Featuring “Project BlueSphere – Circumnavigation Begins”, “Austin’s Adventures – Bora Bora”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, “Custom Cruiser: Wood Duck”, and Bob’s “Attitudes”.

Show 17 – “Advanced Cruising Seminar”

This annual event takes place in Redondo Beach, CA, and includes such noted sailors as Bob Bitchin, Tania Aebi, John Kretschmer, Captain Jack, and more. Featuring “Cruiser Profile: Captain Woody”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, and Bob’s “Attitudes”.

Show 18 – “Annapolis Boat Show”

From the historic maritime docks of Annapolis, MD. Featuring “Distant Shores – Sailing the Med”, “Custom Cruiser: Diesel Duck”, Ye Ole Cannon Maker, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, and Bob’s “Attitudes”.

Show 19 – “Great Lakes – Part 1”

Cruising the fresh waters of our Great Lakes, from Grand Traverse Bay to Lake Michigan. Featuring “Project Bluesphere – Hurricane Isabelle”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, and Bob’s “Attitudes”.

Show 20 – “Cruiser’s Weekend”

The annual cruise-in at Two Harbors on Catalina Island, CA. Featuring “Land of Mist 1 – Around Vancouver’s Island”, “Norstar”, The Filter Boss, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, and Bob’s “Attitudes”.

Show 21 – “Tonga – Part 3”

The adventures of sailing with Captain Woody on a catamaran in Tonga. Featuring “Project BlueSphere – South on the I.C.W.”, “Austin’s Adventures – Maui Ultralight”, Prism Polish,

Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, and Bob’s “Attitudes”.

Show 22 – “St. Pete Boat Show”

From the Strictly Sail boat show in St. Petersburg, FL. Featuring “Distant Shores – Sicily”, “Custom Cruiser: Adory”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, World of Boating Radio, and Bob’s “Attitudes”.

Show 23 – “N.A.R.C. 2005”

The annual North American Rally to the Caribbean, from historic Newport, RI to Bermuda. Featuring “Land of Mist 2 – Around Vancouver’s Island”, “Buccaneer Days”, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, and Bob’s “Attitudes”.

Show 24 – “B.V.I./SailTime”

SailTime’s inaugural Novice to Captain event in the British Virgin Islands. Featuring “Cruiser Profile: Webb Chiles”, new Hunter 31 review, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, and Bob’s “Attitudes”.

Show 25 – “Tonga – Part 4”

The Tongan adventure wraps up with the International Cruiser’s Party on the beach. Featuring “Mounu Island Resort”, new Catalina 350 review, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, and Bob’s “Attitudes”.

Show 26 – “Great Lakes – Part 2”

Fresh water cruising on Grand Traverse Bay ends with the First Annual Great Lakes Cruiser’s Party. Featuring “Distant Shores – Malta”, new Hunter 45CC review, Cruising Tips w/Capt. Jack, and Bob’s “Attitudes”.