The Shadow and James Show

031: Spring Forward

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:03:00 GMT

Christmas Holiday in Amsterdam, Bruges, and Brussels (with photos and video)
Big news: (If you haven't already heard) We're engaged!
Jim's career: the next phase
Mentioned: Computers, Freedom and Privacy 2009

Food: Merge
Movies: Met Opera in HD Live, Watchmen (and Amanda Marcotte's thoughts on Pandagon)
Time: 35:05
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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Shadow and James TV--Kristina and Jim in Brussels: New Years

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:07:00 GMT

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Shadow and James TV: Kristina and Jim in Bruges, Christmas 2008

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 02:07:00 GMT

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Kristina and Jim spent their Christmas holiday in Amsterdam, Bruges, and Brussels. Here is their Bruges adventure.

030: Social Media, Beer, and Jason Statham

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:52:00 GMT

Buffalo Holiday Tweetup at Brennan's Bowery Bar with @brainopera, @buffalogeek, @buffaloscribe, @johncpiercy, @keithburtis, @mhames, and @speljamr.
Restaurant: Comfort Zone Cafe, Elmwood Taco & Subs, Sea Bar
Movies: Audition (1999), The Bank Job (2008), Transporter 3 (2008)
Time: 1:11:32
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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029: Thanksgiving Edition

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 22:18:00 GMT

Jim got a massage from the wonderful Jannygirl.
The cats are causing a commotion.
Korner Kaffee is no more. (sniff)
Caffe Aroma is our weekly morning stop, despite their annoying Flash page.
Thanksgiving dinner with friends.
Ani DiFranco concert, Pieta Brown opened for her.
Movies: Battle Royale (2000), Battle Royale II (2003), Suicide Club (2002), Noriko's Dinner Table (2005), Executive Koala (2005), Quantum of Solace (2008), The Forgotten City (2007), Gone Baby Gone (2007), The Last Supper (1995),
Time: 43:42
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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028: So, Any News Lately?

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 00:37:00 GMT

Obama won!
Toronto Podcasters Meetup at The Imperial Pub
Richard Thompson at The German House
Kristina at EDUCAUSE 2008
Jim's Best Birthday Ever
Movies: Femme Fatale (2002), American Gangster (2007)

Time: 28:59
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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027: Poutine and Politics

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Podcamp Montreal: a weekend of social media and poutine
Sigur RÃs and Parachutes in Toronto
Presidential Debate Watching Party at Cole's and VP Debate Party at W.J. Morrissey's Irish Pub (sponsored by WNYMedia.net)
Shadow got a massage
Movies: 30 Days of Night (2007), The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), Oldboy (2003), I Am Legend (2007)
Time: 49:41
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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026: John and Brunhilde in Buffalo

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:28:00 GMT

Kristina's parents are visiting us in Buffalo. We recorded this podcast live over dinner at Allen Street Hardware Cafe.

Time: 38:39
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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025: For Our Special Twitter Friends

Sat, 6 Sep 2008 23:55:00 GMT

Recent events: Niagara on the Lake Podcasting and Social Media Meetup, Buffalo Tweetup
Rich Drake makes Tweetup Badges
Upcoming: Podcamp Montreal
Parents visit Buffalo next week.... Yikes!
Movies: Smiley Face (2007), In Bruges (2008), Transamerica (2005)
Voicemail from Me of Me and the Bean

Time: 28:33
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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updating our look

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 02:02:00 GMT

We've given the Shadow and James Show website an updated look. Hopefully things will be easier to read. We've included links to Cafe Press (should anyone wish to help support the show) and updated our Flickr photos.

We were going to record our next episode tonight, but got busy with housework. August has been busy, so we'll have lots to talk about.

Thank you for listening and please drop us a line or comment. We love hearing from those who listen to our show. Take care!

XO,

Kristina

024: Walking on Elmwood

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:45:00 GMT

On their way to the Elmwood Avenue Festival of the Arts, Shadow and James talk about some of their favorite things in their neighborhood. A very special video episode.

023: Portland, Austin, New Orleans, Buffalo

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:23:00 GMT

Jim went to AALL in Portland (with pictures).
Then Kristina and Jim went to Netroots Nation in Austin. We saw two films: Crawford (2008) and Trouble the Water (2008).
Then Jim went to New Orleans to help plan a conference.
Back at home, Kristina and Jim got to see some movies: Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008), The Dark Knight (2008), Persepolis (2007), and Hero (2002).
We tell GeekGrls Suze and Sheri where the tech women are in social media.
We tried Cuil but we're sticking with Google.
If you're in the neighborhood, come to the Niagara Meetup.
Happy Birthday Laura!

Time: 38:12
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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022: This Is Our Independence Day

Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:54:00 GMT

Buffalo Tweetup #3 at Allen Street Hardware Cafe
Happy Independence Day!
Movies: Cloverfield (2008), Night Watch (2004), Day Watch (2006), Wanted (2008), WALL-E (2008)
New Mac!!!
Car woes

Time: 27:11
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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technorati

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Technorati Profile

Lagniappe: Aquarium--Instant Summer

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:07:00 GMT

Merriam-Webster Online defines the Louisiana term "lagniappe" as "a small gift given a customer by a merchant at the time of a purchase; broadly: something given or obtained gratuitously or by way of good measure." Here's a little lagniappe for you. Jim shot the video at the Baltimore National Aquarium and found the music--"Instant summer," by TVset under Repair--at Jamendo.com.

021: Beep Beep Beep

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:07:00 GMT

Jim and Kristina are at the airport, heading to the CALI Conference for Law School Computing
Buffalo Pride Parade
Allentown Art Festival
Kristina's new hairstyle: looks like Gwen from Torchwood
Family Guy rules JimStinastan
Buffalo Homecoming

Time: 16:54
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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020, Part 2: Shadow and James in Toronto (video)

Tue, 27 May 2008 01:37:00 GMT

Our adventures continue.

020, Part 1: Shadow and James in Toronto (video)

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:54:00 GMT

This weekend was our first anniversary. Kristina and I went to Toronto to celebrate. Enjoy!

019: Pancakes, Tweetups, and Iron Man

Mon, 12 May 2008 01:28:00 GMT

Kristina in pain
The Bold and the Beautiful vs. Family Guy
Nutella Pancakes
Feist in concert at Center for the Arts; oafs in the audience
More rude people at The Original Pancake House
Buffalo Tweetup II at Pearl Street Grill
Movie: Iron Man (2008)

Time: 29:20
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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018: Kung Fu Chocolate Martinis

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:46:00 GMT

Linwood Tour of Homes
What's the deal with Buffalo Rising?
The Chocolate Bar: chocolate martinis and seafood
Mexican Restaurant Search: El Palenque
Movies: Wing Chun (1994), The Forbidden Kingdom (2008), The Protector (2005), The Bride with White Hair 2 (1993)
Send good thoughts to Karen and Ross

Time: 32:48
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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017: A Surprise in the Closet

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 01:37:00 GMT

First Buffalo Tweetup at Buffalo Brewpub
Bad dinner at Gramma Mora's
Who has the best Margaritas in Buffalo?
"Honey, what's this in the closet?"
Movies: L'Auberge Espagnole (2002), Russian Dolls (2006), So Close (2002), The Bride with White Hair (1993), Ravenous (1999)

Time: 27:56
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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016: Ketchup Potato Chips!

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:31:00 GMT

Kristina and Rebecca went to Canada Blooms and all I got was this lousy bag of ketchup potato chips!
At WJ Morrissey's with Marti Gorman on Buffalo Homecoming Week (June 26-29, 2008)
Come to Buffalo Tweetup
Recipe: Szekely Goulash
Movies: Used Cars (1980), Black Book (2006),

Time: 35:53
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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015: Shadow and James's Excellent Cleveland Adventure

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:23:00 GMT

Nellie McKay at Nighttown
Breakfast at Stone Oven Bakery
Arms & Armor at Cleveland Museum of Art
Lunch at That Place on Bellflower
Coffee at Arabica Coffee House
Breakfast again, at the Glidden House
The Cleveland Orchestra does Mahler
West Side Market and coffee at Talkies Film & Coffee Bar
Dinner at Balaton
Back home again

Time: 42:36
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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014: Bad Guys and Heartless Bastards

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 02:16:00 GMT

Happenings: Buffalo Tweetup
Food: returning to Empire Grill, this time for dinner! (thanks Superfan Karen)
Music: The Heartless Bastards
Travel: on the road again, this time to Cleveland, OH
Movies: Perfect Blue (1998), Paprika (2006), Deliver Us From Evil (2006), There Will Be Blood (2007),
Kitty Report or Feline Update

Time: 40:43
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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013: Valentine Gumbo

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:54:00 GMT

Toronto with Keren Ann and Connie Crosby
Valentine's Dinner at Europa Bistro
Buffalo by Choice meetup at Sample
Buffalo's best seafood gumbo at Allen Street Hardware Cafe
Movies: The Price of Milk (2000), The World's Fastest Indian (2005)
Thank you to Superfan Karen Burke
Simplify Media

Time: 34:22
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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012: Cannibal Mutants, Zombie Sheep, and George W. Bush

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 02:54:00 GMT

Shadow has a new job
WNY Coalition for Progress State of the Union Watch Party
Movies: The Descent (2005), Notes on a Scandal (2006), Black Sheep (2006)
We like cooking.
Can you join us for the Shadow and James Brunch Meetup in Toronto next Sunday?
Podcamp Toronto

Time: 31:19
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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Shadow and James's Best. Meatloaf. Ever.

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 03:09:00 GMT

Kristina and I made a wonderful meatloaf for dinner tonight--so good that we wanted to share the recipe with you. It's based on this recipe from the Food Network, but we added the mushrooms and beer.

Salad oil
1 carrot
2 stalks celery
1 medium onion
1/2 pound mushrooms
2 pounds ground beef
2 eggs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Dash Tabasco
Dash Worcestershire sauce
3 slices bread
Beer
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
Ketchup

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Dice carrot, celery, onion and mushrooms. A food processor is ideal, but you can do it by hand if you're more patient than we are. Saute the veggies in a saucepan with a couple of dribbles of salad oil. Set aside to cool, then drain the excess juice.

Meanwhile, soak the three pieces of bread in beer.

In a large bowl, put the veggie mixture, ground beef, eggs, salt, pepper, Tabasco, and Worcestershire sauce. Squeeze the beer out of the bread (like a sponge) and tear the bread into pieces into the veggie and beef mixture. Add the bread crumbs and mix thoroughly. Roll the mixture into a firm loaf and place in a loaf pan. Spread ketchup over the top. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes. Take out and let sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Congratulations to Shadow

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 21:22:00 GMT

This just in from Interim Dean Makau Mutua, University at Buffalo Law School:

As you know, during the June retreat and the planning process we identified the critical importance of a webmaster for our Law School. Following a search and after extensive consultations and the recommendation of the leadership of the Technology and Communication Committee, I am pleased to announce that Kristina Lively has been offered and accepted the position of Law School webmaster.

Kristina most recently served as the Senior Electronics Resource Librarian/Web Project Coordinator at the National Endowment for Democracy in Washington, D.C. She has also served as the webmaster for the U.S. Committee for Human Rights in North Korea and as a web consultant to the Health Association Libraries Section of the Medical Library Association. Kristina has an M.L.S. from The Catholic University of America and a B.A. in music from Mercer University. She also received Webmaster Certification in 2006. Kristina's first day at the Law School will be Monday, February 4th. She will be working from the judge's chamber of the Letro Courtroom until a permanent office can be identified; please stop in to introduce yourself and welcome her to O'Brian.

011: Ave Maria Fastfood Grill

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:28:00 GMT

Kristina has redesigned her blog.
Jim and Kristina had their first dinner party.
We went out to brunch at the Empire Grill.
Movies: The Eye, Ginger Snaps, C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America
TV: Real Time with Bill Maher, Doctor Who, WKRP in Cincinnati
We're going to Cleveland! To see Nellie McKay and the Cleveland Orchestra!
Feline Update

Time: 37:30
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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010: Now with Less Chewing!

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:30:00 GMT

James and Shadow are equipping their kitchen. In the meantime they had pancakes for dinner at The Original Pancake House.
TV: Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares (American and BBC versions)
Movies: Strange Culture, If..., Resident Evil Trilogy
PodCamp Toronto promo
Feline Update
Almost forgot: Shadow's Mom finds the show

Time: 36:37
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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Are You Going to PodCamp Toronto?

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:30:00 GMT

Kristina and I will be there, February 23 and 24; see here for more information. I'm also pleased to announce that The Shadow and James Show is a proud sponsor of PodCamp Toronto!

009: Sleeping in the City that Never Sleeps

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:37:00 GMT

Sick in New York City
Theater: Is He Dead?
Food: BXL Cafe
Art: Baroque Tapestries at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Movies: Music and Lyrics, Hostel, Juno, Hot Fuzz, Inside Man
More food: Shadow Lounge
James's Rant: Is podcasting dead?

Time: 43:00
Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.
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008: Welcome 2008

Tue, 1 Jan 2008 17:08:00 GMT

New Year's Eve dinner at Bistro Europa
Dave and Isabelle from Broca's Area
Christmas gifts: movies (Goodfellas, The Fifth Element, Zoolander, The Tick Season One, Sesame Street Old School, Angel) games (Call of Duty 4, The Simpsons Game ) and photo books (Blurb and MyPublisher )
Zoo Atlanta
Upcoming visit to NYC; Miss Something's comments on tourists (Something Found - 8)
Movies: Sweeney Todd, Lovers of the Arctic Circle, Bad Santa
Feline update
New Year's Resolutions for Others: Democrats, Ron Paul supporters, Mark Blevis

Show's Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.

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Happy Holidays!

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 02:16:00 GMT

007: The Shadow Went Down to Georgia

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 03:25:00 GMT

Visiting Shadow's family in the greater Atlanta area
Bass Pro and the Future of Buffalo
Movies: 300
Christmas music via Podsafe Christmas: Dokken, "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"; Twisted Sister, "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"
Time: 33:39

Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.

006: Work, Games, and Romance

Sun, 9 Dec 2007 19:19:00 GMT

Jim back at work, Kristina consulting.
Movies: The Golden Compass and Running on Karma
Early Christmas gift
What is "romance"? (For WankerGirl at BLARM!)
Feline update
Time: 37:12

Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.

Need Help?

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 02:16:00 GMT

What is a podcast?
A podcast is an Internet audio or video show that users can subscribe to via Really Simple Syndication (RSS).

But I don't own an iPod.
One doesn't need to own an iPod to subscribe to a podcast. Users can subscribe to a podcast using an aggregator such as Itunes or Juice.

You can also visit Podcastready or Podcast Pickle, where you can create a free account to subscribe and listen to any number of podcasts.

Can't I just download the audio file from the web site?
Sure. But that requires you having to remember to visit the web site to see if there are any new shows. Subscribing to the podcast's feed pushes the new content to your aggregator.

This stuff is neat. Where can I find more podcasts?
Visit Podshow, Adam Curry's Daily Source Code, and/or Podcast Alley.

Mmm... need more information...
Then visit wikipedia's entry for Podcast or visit Itunes. Or just Google "what is a podcast" and go crazy.

005: You Can Leave Your Hat On

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:09:00 GMT

Leftovers with Shadow and James. Cotton Country Collection. Custom Hatter. Movies: Beowulf & The Golden Compass.
Time: 30:06

Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.

Shadow's Daemon

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:19:00 GMT

For those who are wondering what is this daemon business, go and check out The Golden Compass, opening Dec. 7th. James and I are both fans of Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" series and will be seeing the movie on opening night. Can't wait!

James's Daemon

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:32:00 GMT

004: Meeting the Families

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 17:12:00 GMT

Shadow and James travel to St. Louis to meet his family, and Florida to meet hers, and find adventure along the way. No fireworks; everybody has a fine time.
Time: 31:10

Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.

Gone Fishin'

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 02:47:00 GMT

Hi Guys!

Sorry, but we've gone fishin' this weekend and are behind on our podcasting schedule. But stay tuned, as our next episode will include news of our trip to St. Louis, our trip to meet Shadow's parents, and an update on our kitties.

Meanwhile, to tie you over, pop over to the Shadow and James Flickr account to view a few photos of our trips.

XO!

Shadow and James

003: Breakfast in Toronto

Thu, 8 Nov 2007 02:54:00 GMT

Shadow and James spent last weekend in Toronto for James's birthday. They saw MÃm and We Will Rock You and had brunch at Le Petit Dejeuner. When they're at home they like to watch Corner Gas.
Time: 21:40

Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.

002: New Orleans

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:46:00 GMT

Shadow and James travel to New Orleans to meet their Second Life friends Rraurgrimm, Sidda, and Sidda's son Buck, in Real Life. Much silliness ensues. An a capella tribute to Queen. Time: 24:58 (Updated: broken audio file fixed.)

001: Meet Shadow and James

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:49:00 GMT

Episode 001: Meet Shadow and James; The Departed and Infernal Affairs

Shadow and James talk about how they met--first in Second Life, then in Real Life. Forming a blended family: his three cats and her one. Traveling. Movie talk: The Departed (2006) and Infernal Affairs (2002).

Music: Phantasma, by Bitstream Dream, featuring Anji Bee, on the Podsafe Music Network.

The Shadow and James Story

Tue, 2 Oct 2007 00:57:00 GMT

Shadow and James met at an online concert in Second Life in February, 2007. Four months later Kristina and Jim met in Real Life, and their lives have been forever changed. Now all they live in Buffalo, New York, with their blended cat family.

For more information on Jim and Kristina, see

Buffalo Wings and Toasted Ravioli

Livelyhood.com

The Shadow and James Show is a couplecast about life, love, and the world as they see it. In each episode they talk about movies, food, travel and recent feline antics. So grab a cup of coffee and tune in.

To contact either Jim or Kristina, send a message to shadowandjames@gmail.com