New Watchmen Trailer Looks Really Bad

And by bad I mean GOOD! See what I did there? Anyway, I was excited after the first trailer but now, this is shaping up, for me at least, to be the must-see movie of next year. Check out the whole thing in all its glory here.

The Mole-men Have Arrived!

The new site (designed by moi) for the 700 Mole-Men, the companion to the 700 Hoboes viral art project that was launched by Drawn and Boing Boing oh so many years ago - and incidentally had this blog embroiled in some controversy at the onset - is now up and ready to be viewed. The 700 Mole-Men are from the new book "More Information Than You Require" by author, Daily Show correspondent, Mac spokesperson and friend of the show, John Hodgman, The site was programmed by Whiz Kid Dan Coulter and features my art as well as the images of Adam Koford, Mike Peterson, Ben Rollman and Sunday Williams. You can join the fun too! Just join the 700 Mole-Men Group at Flickr, add your photos and they will show up on the site. Oh and don't forget to pick up Hodgman's new book, available at all fine book retailers everywhere.

BTW, as I was linking up the post, I found this brilliant piece of art by Mike AKA Hal.

Man, am I behind.

Brilliant...If You're A Mac Guy

Hilarious. Also, I would like to remind people that John Hodgman's new book More Information Than You Require comes out tomorrow.

That is all.

Best Site of The Day

With all the financial turmoil of the past few weeks, it's been hard to get excited about anything money-wise. That is, until I was turned onto SmartyPig. It's a pretty neat (albiet, old) concept: forced savings. I'm really liking this idea a lot and I think you'll see this concept take off in the coming months.

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Jawbone #225:...And Then A Barbershop Quartet Shows Up On your Doorstep

Something is wrong with my hair. What I wore in Chicago. What to do when a Barbershop Quartet shows up on your doorstep. Being starved in a hospital and much more. Thanks for listening and if you dig it, please subscribe.

What's Next Quartet
Amiable Vice | Zalinski
If My Wife Knew

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Len TV: Chicago

Len TV is back with a quick recap of my trip to Chicago to be on the show 190 North to promote Monster By Mail. The show is slated to air Oct. 26th on ABC 7 Chicago and will be available for viewing by all shortly thereafter. Be sure to check the blog for more details and of course remember to check out Monster By Mail.

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Chicago...It's A HeckuvaTown

Jesus Loves The UN
Originally uploaded by jawboneradio.

My trip to Chicago went well and we'll probably talk about it on the show, but for all those interested, some run-of-the-mill touristy photos are up on the Flickr. Thanks Chi-Town! I hope to be back again soon!

A Little Something To Get You Past Hump Day

Thanks to Monica for this.

What I Am Wearing On TV

I leave shortly for my short jaunt to Chicago to film my first Monster By Mail TV segment. But I didn't want to leave anyone hanging as to my wardrobe. I am going with a layered look: A grey longsleeve thermal shirt, jeans, black skeleton Vans and a black Where The Wild Things Are T-shirt featuring Max. I may also bring one more shirt, just in case, but for now, that's what it looks like.

Please continue your Columbus Day.

Caption This: 10-13-08

Yes. It Is Still True

25 and babies using it
Originally uploaded by jawboneradio.

Thanks to Isabelle for this photo.

Take On Me: LIterally

What if videos from the 80's were interpreted literally? Whiz Kid Dan Coulter shows us via this 2000-esque link. Thanks Dan!

Jawbone #224: Have A Ragwich

Fan favorite Neil joins us for a show to discuss Arby's, hats, door-to-door sandwiches, and more. Plus, we talk a little about my upcoming trip to Chicago to be on television and what I should wear for the event. Plus new music from Ze Frank and Skyhawk! Enjoy the love!

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What's The Baby Using? Electronica Version

Skyhawk, a regular contributor to ELR, was inspired recently by the "What's The Baby Using" theme that we featured on the show recently, so he decided to make a very cool electronica version. And in turn, I have decided to put it in the feed and share it all with you. Please feel free to distribute, play and manipulate as you see fit!

What's the Baby Using? Skyhawk Mix

"There's A Zombie In My Treehouse!" Sneak Preview

I am knee-deep in the artwork for the upcoming book I mentioned a few weeks ago called "There's a Zombie In My Treehouse". I'm not giving anything away here, but I thought you readers would find it interesting to see where the art is headed. Enjoy!

Incidentally, friend of the podcast and all around cool chick, Veronica Belmont, mentioned Monster By Mail on TWIT today. Thanks so much Veronica! And don't forget, the auctions for two of the laser-etched coffins end this Wednesday morning, so get in there and bid now! And don't forget the Zombie prints available at Etsy!

Len and Nora in the Cauldron

Roman, a listener, fan and contributor to the CSU Cauldron Netcast was kind enough to do an interview with us recently and here are the results. Some viewers of the live show on Ustream have already seen the Q and A session, but it's cool to finally have it in it's complete form. Enjoy our floating photo!

The Facebook Song

Based on the chat from our previous podcasts. I felt this song would be appropriate. Fun stuff! (This is a dedication to Nora)

Opus is Dying

I don't get the Sunday paper any longer, but my friend Pete pointed me to yesterday's Opus. It looks like Berke Breathed, the creator is sufffering with some serious health problems and he may be ending the comic. It was ironic, because I just pulled out some old Bloom County paperbacks for drawing reference just yesterday morning. See the sadness here.

Caption This: 10-6-08

Thanks to DJ Hojo for this week's contribution.

Jawbone #223: The Apology Show

A solocast and live call in show cut short by a crying teething child. I issue apologies to the following people:

My Sister
Dan and Julie Coulter
Todd Richards
The Real Del Far
James from Nobody's Listening

Thanks for listening! We'll have to do it again sometime soon.

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Halloween At Monster By Mail -Laser Etched Coffins!

First off, thanks to everyone who has voted for the choice of print for Monster By Mail. The winner will be decided Friday and be turned into a high-quality 12 x 18 canvas print, suitable for framing. Stay tuned for more info on that soon. But in the meantime...

In honor of the Halloween season, I am offering a very limited edition piece of art. Here's what it is: A miniature pine coffin (Dimensions are 9" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/4") with an original piece of custom-designed digital art precisely laser-etched onto the lid. On the back of the coffin, the Monster By Mail Logo is laser-etched. Each coffin is numbered and hand signed by me. The buyer may suggest the theme of the art, but I still retain the right to do my own interpretation for the lid. If you end up purchasing the piece, I'll work with you to make it as custom-designed as possible, so no worries. I won't be able to do portraits from photos, however.

This is a very limited edition piece. Only four will be created. Two are being offered at Etsy and two are being offered for auction at Ebay.

I have no idea how quickly, the ones at Etsy will sell, and really have no idea what the demand will be at Ebay. So if you're interested, I suggest you act fast, because I'm only doing 4 of these coffins. Thanks in advance and Happy Halloween!

Help Me Choose The Monster By Mail Halloween Print

Hey internet, I need your help. I have created two new original images for the upcoming Halloween season at Monster By Mail. But the problem is, I can't decide which one to use. That's where you come in. Can you please vote and help me decide which one will be offered or sale as a limited edition high quality 12 x 18 canvas print. You can vote here. Thanks for your help in advance. Voting will close on Friday.

Also, another very exciting Monster By Mail Halloween exclusive is coming very soon. Stay tuned for details.

EDIT: Thanks to the 200 who voted this week. The Zombie Trick or Treat is now available for sale at Etsy.com!

Caption This: 9-29-08

Thanks for Monica for this week's entry.

Rufus Amos Adams x2

Round 3 of the QuickStop Entertainment Song Fu Challenge went up over the weekend. The challenge? Write a song in the style of a country ballad with the name "The Ballad of Rufus Amos Adams". Both masters, Paul and Storm and The Rifftones came up with their own respective versions of the song and yes, both are earworms, which is good news for all music lovers.

Over the weekend, I created two new images for each song. A few notes about each. For the Rifftones version, I had a different mind's view of the image. I wanted it to be more cartoony. more fanboyish. As I started to draw, I felt it more appropriate to do a full on painted portrait of Rufus. Something struck me as funny about a total loser dork with his own painted image. So I decided to go more realistic in the end, and it stilll kept the original flair of what I was looking to accomplish.

Originally, I planned on drawing two images that complimented one another like I did for Round Two. But as I listened to Paul and Storm's song, I felt it was more fitting to match the mundane with the mundane. So I opted to do an ID card for their version of Rufus. Those who are familiar with my art know that I have done this once before for Coulton's song "Re: Your Brains." But not a lot of people had seen that image, so I thought I could do a little recycling.

Anyway, the songs are up and votable now. So go do your part and vote today!