Extruding America: Episodes
Unbeknownst to a frustrated Gerard, his activities have been recorded.<br />
Zowie! Straight out of the heart of Armbruster Recording Studio Enterprises (ARSE) comes this viral dance sensation. Take that, Armbruster! - Robert "Bob" Robertson. Goodnight America! <span>(image  2004 by Tomasz Sienicki)<br /></span><br type="_moz" />
Marcus Aurelius was a Roman general. He was not a rhododendron.<br />
Unbeknownst to Gerard, his preparation for a journalistically superior report has been recorded.<br />
Yet again, Gerard and Stetson are unaware that their phone call has been recorded. <span>(Image: Natxo 68, flickr)</span><br />
Gerard Armbruster seizes the moment and Stetson Tudd skips it across the pond. <br /><span>(Illustration: Alfanhui, flickr)</span><br />
Gerard Armbruster successfully teams up with Stetson Tudd over the speaker phone.<br />
(Rejected Subtitle: 10 Cent Scheherezade)<br />While this may not be an example of journalism or even editorialization, if you're listening to this on a podcatcher or computer equipped with speakers, it is affordable.<br />(<span>dedicated to Paul Yamazaki</span>.)<br />
A report is filed.<br />
Is Extruding Americaâs podcasting host Gerard Armbruster, former host of Happy Trailer Parks To You, Whatâs Wrong With That Dog? and Out Of My Way, and proud alumnus of The Dwight Bertram Correspondence School of Reporting Technique and Vocal Inflection, becoming slightly unhinged? Letâs find ...
Gerard Armbruster has a dream mildly reminiscent of an old radio show. <span>(Music cues from Suspense, broadcast 12/05/46, probably by the great Bernard Herrmann, possibly by Alexander Semmler, Lucien Morawek, or Wilbur Hatch, also composers for the show.)</span>
Gerard gets a clue and itâs adios Stet!<br /><br />The 87 Club Volume Two Roster:<br /><span>A Dark Nightâs Passing</span> by Naoya Shiga<br /><span>A Desire to Learn</span> by Eric Moon<br /><span>Soviet but not Russian</span> by William M. Mandel<br /><span>The Road to Wigan Pier</span> by George ...
Gerard continues to battle his demons. Stetson goes on a business trip.<br /><span>(Illustration: Tom Sanislo, for the Washington State Dept. of Transportation)</span><br />
Gerard smells the smell of fear. Stetson introduces something new.<br /><br />The 87 Club Roster:<br /><span>The Gods Will Have Blood</span> by Anatole France<br /><span>Hitler's Army</span> by Omer Bartov<br /><span>Best Russian Short Stories</span> edited by Thomas Setzer (<span>The District ...
A confluence of events puts Gerard's multimedia multitasking mettle to the test. Stet states a truth.<br />
With a glorious assist from the Dwight Bertram Correspondence School of Reporting Technique and Vocal Inflection, Gerard Armbruster quells a querulous Stetson Tudd. A magnificent display of the journalistic arts ensues.<br />
After a brief vacation, Stetson Tudd recalls his brief vacation. Gerard listens. <span>(Image: El Palo Alto, circa 1910)</span><br />
The last M-80 is spent. So are Gerard and Stetson.<br />
The odyssey that began with the ringing of a phone ends with the harsh scream of a Sea-Tac bound airliner.
The semi-historic meeting of friends Gerard Armbruster and Stetson Tudd proceeds as smoothly as one would imagine. The gigantitude of the immensity of Gerard's personal journey becomes self-evident, to Gerard at least. <span>(Photo: Carmen Dean)</span><br />