I’m smart! Not like everybody says!

Podcast: Snark Infested Waters
Date: May 24, 2008
Title: Snark Infested Waters for 5/24/2008
Download the show: Snark Infested Waters for 5/24/2008

If only the entertainment world followed the example of Snark Infested Waters host Taylor Kent, I’d be well on my way toward an HBO special, a private jet with its own parking spot in front of my Park Avenue high-rise, and perhaps even a legendary speedball overdose.

Feted first with A tribute to Ken Turetzky, now as the subject of a wide-ranging, 52-minute interview, I’m basking in the glow.

And with all of this rapturous attention from Snarky, a primary figure in the Misfit Christian/sci-fi/fantasy/Dementia movement, I feel as if I’ve attained nerd-vana.

What did he just say?

“The thing with your stuff that I noticed is…yeah, it’s got a bad attitude, but it’s smart!” an observant Taylor told me.

“And I think that’s what sets it apart from a lot of other comedy music. A lot of your stuff, the first pass would be like, yeah, this is OK, it’s got a nice tune.” Then: “Wait, what did he just say?

“And you pay a little more attention to it and it’s like wow, this is really smart when you think about it. And that’s the thing that really got me with your music was, wow, start really listening to this, the lyrics are really smart. Really good stuff!”

All that praise, following years and years of rejection, was too much for me. So we engaged other fascinating subjects, including lunatic genius Jerry Lewis, the unfortunate decline of Dr. Demento’s iconic radio show, the evolving music business, songs about death and Jesus, masturbation jokes and politics.

Rebel without a cross

Taylor’s an interesting character, a fundamentalist Christian cautiously exploring the heresy of independent thought, which lives for him in the worlds of science fiction, anime, Demented music and gentle proselytizing. All of which give me douche chills, to one degree or another.

But that’s why the Lord made podcasts, I suppose. Christians and even Demented music fans might enjoy Taylor’s Misfit Christians program, where you’ll hear such smart and ironic commentary as “God only sanctions certain beers.”

Snark Infested Waters fans will also be pleased to learn that Taylor has restored his classic tagline, “If you don’t know Jesus, you’re screeeeeewed.”

I appreciate the sentiment, but you’re not gonna find me in church there, Snarky. I’ve got everything I need here in my own private hell!

Audio dynamite

I’m not offering communion here. Just these tasty samples from my interview with the Snarky Avenger:

Hello, mistah!  (0:29).

You’re very offensive  (1:02).

Smart comedy  (0:56).

Dr. Demento  (0:44).

Angry  (0:27).

Death and Jesus  (0:45).

Masturbation jokes  (0:33).

There’s nothing but people  (0:23).

Bombing at Mayfest  (0:34).

Coming up: More whining  (0:34).

If I don’t make it  (0:10).

Full interview  (51:42).

Posted in: Interviews at 1:19 am Thu, May 29, 2008.

One comment

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   DAVe says:
   

   8:14 pm Thu, May 29, 2008

   Great interview! I remember when you and Taylor crossed paths the first time.

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