The Howling Monkey

DVD Review - Vicky Cristina Barcelona

2009-06-28T21:07:00.000-07:00

Since it's slow news week (what did something happen?), I've decided to start doing movie and DVD reviews. And why not?

News - May 3, 2009

2009-05-03T13:33:00.000-07:00

Swine flu, troubled auto manufacturers, and wacky politicians.

It's this week's Howling Monkey News!

News - April 26, 2009

2009-04-26T08:54:00.000-07:00

Torture memos, scary birds, Bea Arthur, and ninjas versus pirates!

It's this week's news!

Some material provided this week by Andy Fleming.

News - April 5, 2009

2009-04-05T11:20:00.000-07:00

The Obamas whirlwind tour of Europe, North Korea fires a rocket, and bad nuts.

It's this week's news!

News - March 15, 2009

2009-03-15T01:00:00.000-07:00

From the rising dow, to Abraham Lincoln's watch, to some California weed jokes, this is the Howling Monkey News.

Some material written by famed comedian Mary Jordan.

News - March 08, 2009

2009-03-08T16:34:00.000-07:00

The economy is hilarious!

Update

2009-03-01T10:45:00.000-08:00

Howling Monkey correspondent Joe Gibbon is on assignment at an undisclosed Dairy Queen, while Bill Tugley is, once again, stuck in a pinochle tournament. We plan to return with an update next week.

News - February 22, 2009

2009-02-22T09:10:00.000-08:00

Economic recovery and stolen bones! It's the news.

News - February 15, 2009

2009-02-15T10:09:00.000-08:00

All the week's news, including the economy, colliding satellites, and a fairly obvious Stevie Wonder joke.

News - February 8, 2009

2009-02-08T10:18:00.000-08:00

Covering everything from the economy, to Olympic stoners, to an angry Batman. This is the news!

News - February 1, 2009

2009-02-01T09:17:00.000-08:00

The weekly news report, including hilarious jokes about layoffs and our first ever Tom Daschle joke. That guy is a riot!

News - January 25, 2009

2009-01-25T08:26:00.000-08:00

Covering all the week's events from the inauguration to peanut butter. And at least one joke making fun of a celebrity's weight.

News - January 18, 2009

2009-01-18T16:12:00.000-08:00

It's been more than a year since this podcast has been updated, and I guess I got tired of researching to do fake history. So now, in conjunction with the Wiseguys (www.wiseguysimprov.com), we are changing format. We will move to what will hopefully be a more or less weekly fake news podcast.

And if you need to catch up on U.S. history, listen to the Billy Joel Song about starting the fire. That should cover most of it.

Chapter 13: The War to End All Wars, for 20 Years or So...

2007-12-09T21:40:00.001-08:00

In this episode, we look at America's involvement in World War I, pointy helmets, and a novelty song by The Royal Guardsmen.

Germany's Otto Von Biz Marquee models the helmet that triggered the United States' entrance into World War I.

Chapter 12: As The Century Turns

2007-08-12T12:56:00.000-07:00

After our extended hiatus we return with a look at the shocking, amazing, and hilarious events that ushered in America's 20th Century. These include references to Leon Czolgoz, the Wobblies, and, of course, Robin Williams.

Ben Stiller and Robin Williams come to a horrifying conclusion...and it involves lunch meats!

Chapter 11: The Western Omelette

2006-05-29T14:05:00.002-07:00

In this chapter, we look at the taming of the west, and make reference to Brokeback Mountain, a joke that will never, ever get old. Ever.

Also, there's a Gallagher reference.

Chapter 10: A House None Too Sturdy

2006-04-09T18:22:00.000-07:00

In this episode we look at the Civil War, mock re-enactors of that war, and feature some award worthy acting by our troupe of intrepid thespians.

Chapter 9: That's Vaguely Entertaining

2005-12-30T13:38:00.000-08:00

In this chapter we look at the history of live theater in American history, with hilarious mentions of bear maulings, Eminem, and Cotton Mather. And trust us, that guy was a hoot.

Cotton Mather....hilarious guy

Challenging Collective Thought.

2005-12-27T15:19:00.000-08:00

We take a break from our history of the United States to crank up a new feature. Guys who think they are funny sitting around talking about stuff. And, really, what could be more entertaining than that?

We call this new talk show segment "Challenging Collective Thought", and this installment features commentary on lighthouses, King Kong, and magical accessories for the Xbox 360.

Here are some relevant pictures:

A lighthouse:

The Xbox 360 magic controller charger:

Chapter 8: The Boring Years

2005-11-13T14:49:00.000-08:00

In this chapter, we review some boring, inconsequential years in American history. Don't worry. It gets better!

Chapter 7: Talkin' Bout My Constitution

2005-07-31T19:09:00.002-07:00

In this chapter we look at the Constitution of the United States. How important is this document? Very. I'm not kidding.

Chapter 6: The Master Debaters

2005-05-11T16:38:00.000-07:00

The history of political debates and presidential head wounds is reviewed.

Chapter 5: You Say You Want A Revolution?

2005-04-03T20:03:00.000-07:00

In this episode we take an in-depth look at the Revolutionary War. And, by in-depth, we mean very, very superficial.

Chapter 4: Howdy Pilgrims!

2005-03-20T20:24:00.000-08:00

Our history of the United States continues with a look a religion, a passing reference to Lord of the Rings, and a hilarious observation about cranberries. The word "pies" is also mentioned.

Chapter 3: I See Dead British People

2005-03-13T12:03:00.000-08:00

The Howling Monkey continues its history of America with a look at the difficulties facing the early colonists, as well as malaria, puppets, and a midget.