EPISODE #113: ASK JACK, INSTALLMENT 9
The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME]
Question from Didi Dobbs:
Why, no matter how much I plan, how hard I try and threaten, it is my husband who runs late before we go out for the evening. Isn’t that supposed to be me? I’m the girl… well, female. He’s the one who should be cajoling ME—over and over again because we’re running 20 minutes late every single time! For God sakes man, save my marriage!
Post-answer song:
The Kinks — “Tired of Waiting for You”
Question from Suzanne:
How come I look like my mother but she’s beautiful and I’m not?
Post-answer song:
Future Bible Heroes — “But You’re So Beautiful”
Question from Abbie:
What does the fox say?
Post-answer song:
Peter Sellers and the Hollies — “After the Fox”
Question from Fiona:
How do I find the right red lipstick shade for my skin tone?
Post-answer song:
Colin Clary — “Half a Cookie (a.k.a. Your Houseguest Tried My New Lipstick)”
Question from Jim:
If I was to use 10W-40 motor oil as a sexual lubricant, how many strokes would it take before the viscosity breaks down?
Post-answer song:
The Strokes — “Take It or Leave It”
Question from Glenn:
Who’s High Pitch!
Post-answer song:
Ted Leo — “Since U Been Gone”
Question from Dave (and Frank):
Dear Jack, who was more delusional? Dennis Rodman for visiting a crazy uncle-killing dictator, or the news anchors who tried to goad him into saying something bad about said dictator prior to being a guest in his country? (from Frank:) Or is it possible that Dennis Rodman is actually working for the CIA?
Post-answer song:
Papercuts — “A Dictator’s Lament”
Question from Natalie:
Why does our cat pee in the liter box, but choose to poop just outside of it each and every time?
Post-answer song:
Squirrel Bait — “Kick the Cat”
Question from Patrick:
¿Cómo se dice ‘waterbed’ en Español?
Post-answer song:
Jose Torres — “La Cama de Agua”
Question from Karen:
What are the winning lottery numbers?
Post-answer song:
The Flamin’ Groovies — “Yesterday’s Numbers”
Question from John:
It’s 2014. Where are the robot replacement bodies we were promised?
Post-answer song:
Markie Plays Girlpop! — “Robot Man”
Question from Kate:
What should I make to win the bake-off at work? The choices are: cinnamon rolls, carrot cake, or coffee crumb.
Post-answer song:
The Californians — “The Cooks of Cake and Kindness”
Question from Jon:
jackipedia… Why do bad things happen to good people and what is it that makes the platypus unique from all other mammals? Thanks.
Post-answer song:
The Clean — “Platypus” [live]
Question from Christy:
Who was the sadist who named the funny bone the funny bone?
Post-answer song:
Joe Tex — “Funny Bone”
Question from Jimmy:
Can a person really have a relationship with an operating system?
Post-answer song:
They Might Be Giants — “Put Your Hands on the Computer”
broadcast live from Hoboken, NJ, on “Jack’s Aquarium”
Tuesday, 1/28/14, 10:00-11:30 a.m. eastern time
I tried ALL of your suggestions. I am sorry to report that none of them worked, but it appears that Richie is eating his oatmeal at record speed and all he wants to do is talk. What’s up with that? (Not your problem) We both listened and got a kick out of your show.
Best to Richie. I enjoyed his Super Bowl rant.