Raised Right: Minced Oaths, Mangled French and Heavens to Murgatroyd

Happy New Year Folks! The guest list grows in 2021 as WWDTM's Bob Kearns joins the Dream Regime yet again for some madcap mayhem, philosophical patter, and to drag old family skeletons out of the cellar. Digging deep into the ramifications of being raised right and the importance of proper automotive maintenance, Cheryl proves to Da Scherm she ain't no Aunt Evelyn... and that's the end of that.

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Bowie Waits: Ground Control To Mister Tom

That's right folks, this one takes a peak at the similarities between the career of the late great iconic David Bowie and that of our legendary Tom Waits. Happening upon an article that found similarities in their struggles and transcendence, musical influences and love of all things Burroughs, the dream regime once again celebrates with some unusual covers and Bowie's impersonation of Tom. Feel the Love!

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David Smay: Author Of 33 1/3 Series Book On Tom Waits’ Swordfishtrombones

Ok diehard Waitsians, fasten your seat belts and get ready for a multi referenced ride with the author of the book on Tom Waits’ album Swordfishtrombones and Host of the annual Tom Waits LA bus tour “Crawling Down Cahuenga.” David Smay joined the dream regime for a jam packed hour+ of mining the WCU (Waits Character Universe). Marvel Schmarvel! This meal is best consumed after reading Smay's stupendous recipe, but is just as delicious before purchase too! Buy this book!

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Aristotle Box Spring Hog: Hitchhiking In Heels And Falling Phalluses

In tribute to the original dramatist, Bill, James, Cheryl and da Scherm explore Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennans' amazing facility with story; since there are only 25 or 7 or is it 36? It's all boy meets girl, girl meets boy and the rest is Greek to us.  Filled with ample joy, laughter, and celebration, and some insights on immaculate conception. Recorded right after Independence Day this one had to incubate for a spell. Enjoy!

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Break Glass: In Case Of Emergency

Hey Folks, here's one from the archive, an unpublished throwback episode from 2017. It's the 2nd pure improv Bill and James attempted, going up on the wire without a net. Whereas now, improv has become second nature and the way the dream regime rolls, back then it was a different story! Recorded at the same time as the first improv, Bear With Us: The Alien Is On The Spectrum, it's a conversation full of everything from Tom Waits' influence on babies and geriatrics to the shadow effect. Enjoy!

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