Us At Lunch

Episode 027 - ScratchBob Itchpants

2005-12-02T08:26:00.000-08:00

Recorded: November 14, 2005
Length: 40:37

Luke is a little sick, so he doesn't sound quite as great as usual. The rest of the crew sounds fine, and you'll get a lot of insight into our feelings on Doctors, phone companies, and what we like watching on TV.

Topics:

Irregular Postings
The Texas Hammer
Houston Commercials
Speed 2
Question to the Group
A SQL tribute
Chocolate Volcano
Cookie Cereal
Audio Setups
Sponge-Mouse Itch-Pants
Euro-American Chopper
Silent Auction
Doctors are expensive
Phone madness
Hockey games
Dishes

Listen Now! -> Us At Lunch 027 - ScratchBob Itchpants

Episode 026 - Nothing Beats Rock

2005-11-08T08:29:00.000-08:00

Recorded: October 25, 2005
Length: 23:56

We take a break for a fall pledge drive, we're still trying to raise money to buy some biscuits. We talk about Cell Phone Shutter sounds, and eat some cookies. Us At Lunch is filmed on the Moon.

Topics:

Lactic Acid
Lance Armstrong
Technical Terms
Fall Pledge Drive
Shutter Sound
Cookies
Rock Paper Scissors
Oreo betting
Splitting the cookie
Ketchup pouring
Freshy Freshington
No more Double Stuff

Listen Now! -> Us At Lunch 026 - Nothing Beats Rock

Episode 025 - The Trump Referee

2005-10-26T05:57:00.000-07:00

Recorded: October 11, 2005
Length: 22:46

Chadd is gone, but Adam, Luke, and Jeff talk about the monopoly game at McDonald's, Jeff's upcoming refereeing, and some of the various end zone dance ideas we have. But first, our Quarterly Review.

Topics:

Quarterly Review
Play for a Billion
Referee Jeff
Flag Designs
End Zone Dances
McDonald's Promo
Best Buy Reward Points

Listen Now! -> Us At Lunch 025 - The Trump Referee

Episode 024 - Mystery Faucet

2005-10-11T05:53:00.000-07:00

Recorded: October 5, 2005
Length: 21:30

Adam's girlfriend Courtney comes to visit us for lunch. She tells us about her dreams, a bad music venue, and about Adam misunderstanding a child's name. Girlarity ensues.

Topics:

John Mayer;
The Range;
Ryan Adams;
The Gypsy Tea Room;
4:20;
Mystery Faucet;
SkyMall;
Lightsabers;
Kid names;
Nascar;
Dollar store item;

Listen Now! -> Us At Lunch 024 - Mystery Faucet

Episode 023 - Ingrid's Goodbye

2005-09-27T05:52:00.000-07:00

Recorded: September 13, 2005
Length: 23:18

We don't actually hear much from Ingrid during this goodbye lunch. Instead we hear about burning off your fingerprints with acid and about radioactive places.

Topics:

Our Interview
5-finger Intel Discount
Don't Lick It
Warnings
Wash Your Hands
Green Lawn
Cost Benefit Analysis
Kid's Bop
Chernobyl
Fusion/Fission

Listen Now! -> Episode 023 - Ingrid's Goodbye

Episode 022 - 1080i Cheer

2005-09-21T05:54:00.000-07:00

Recorded: September 12, 2005
Length: 21:30

Chadd was stuck at home for the morning waiting on people, so Adam, Jeff, and Luke discuss the topics of the day. We also mention our recent plug on The Working Podcast.

Topics:

Kegerator;
Radiator;
Working Podcast;
Going Away Lunch;
The Biscuit Fund;
Flamboyant Referee;
Hockey Pain;
The SMU Game;
Sport Networks;
UAL Comments;
Hit the Donate Button;
Bud on MTV;
UAL Contest;
T-Note from Accounting;
Planning for tomorrow;
Mean References;
Joke Credits;

Listen Now! -> Us At Lunch 022 - 1080i Cheer

Episode 021 - Horrible but Good

2005-09-15T05:48:00.000-07:00

Recorded: August 25, 2005
Length: 23:54

Adam is gone, so Luke, Chadd, and Jeff discuss microwave meals, TV, and Movies. Jeff and Chadd recently saw the movie Broken Flowers, and give their review. Chadd gives it 6 out of 11 thumbs up.

Topics:

New Stamps;
Mixed Grills;
Marie Calendar's;
Microwave Fish;
Futurama;
Broken Flowers Review;
Swimming Pool;
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog;
American Idol;
Mrs. Doubtfire;
Movies;
Dukes of Hazzard;
Giggity;

Listen Now! -> Us At Lunch 021 - Horrible but Good

Episode 020 - That Looks Sharp

2005-09-13T05:35:00.000-07:00

Recorded: August 18, 2005
Length: 37:07

Jeff tells us about more of the town home purchasing process. He went and downgraded a few things to bring the price down. Then we get in to more home decorating tips and tricks, and end with a nice discussion of nails getting in to places they don't belong.

Topics:

Bathtubs;
Valves;
Hamburger Magic;
Cutting It Out;
Podcast Pictures;
Podcasts that Pwn U;
The Design Factory;
House Changes;
Wall in the shower;
Outlet placements;
Flooring;
Putting Up Crown;
Home modeling tips;
Nails;

Listen Now! -> Episode 020 - That Looks Sharp

Us At Lunch plugged

2005-09-12T06:49:00.000-07:00

We were recently mentioned on another Podcast. If you're here from hearing about us on The Working Podcast, Welcome! We hope you enjoy the show! If you've never heard of The Working Podcast, you need to give the show a listen. It has a lot of good tips, interesting info about jobs around the world, and an entertaining host.

Thanks for the plug Andrew, here's hoping we send a few listeners your way too. We'll definitely be talking about you and your podcast on an upcoming show.

The Working Podcast - http://www.workingpodcast.com

Episode 019 - Live From 7-11

2005-09-10T14:23:00.000-07:00

Recorded: August 9, 2005
Length: 25:28

In an unprecendented Us At Lunch episode, we go on a trip to 7-11 completely live. It's been cut down a little bit so it's not so much silence, but you'll be along for the entire ride.

Topics:

Beer In the Fridge
Luke tries to refuse Oreos
The Extra Hotdog
Bic's Mornings
Clock Misreadings
Our dreams
Snakes
Britney Spears
Going to 7-11

Background:

The Hotdog story Jeff brings up is from E3. Luke and Jeff were at Pink's and had to wait a while for their dogs. After they had them, Luke ate his and had room for more. Jeff didn't have room for the two dogs he got, so sold his second one to Luke.

Episode 019 - Live From 7-11

Episode 018 - I Love The Double Stuf

2005-09-07T08:56:00.000-07:00

Recorded: August 8, 2005
Length: 00:12:06

Richard sits in for Jeff in this fairly abbreviated Us At Lunch episode. Chadd talks about his sleeping environment, and Jessica Simpson is discussed. Once Adam gets out some oreos, the conversation turns, eventually forcing the group to go get sweets.

Topics:

Eating Too Much;
Sleeping In the Cold;
Desk Jobs are sweet;
Jessica Simpson is Hot;
Dukes of Hazzard;
Oreos;

Episode 018 - I Love The Double Stuf

Episode 017 - Trolley Car

2005-09-02T07:30:00.000-07:00

Recorded: August 4, 2005

Length: 25:36

We discuss adding a Donation button the Us At Lunch page so that anyone out there that wants us to have better equipment can help us out. We talk about working and tipping at sonic, which one of us opposes pretty strongly. A new Ikea opened recently, and Chadd tells us about how he's had to deal with the extra traffic. Then Jeff goes over how to get to the new Soccer stadium for the F.C. Dallas games.

Topics:

Us At Lunch Donations
SMU Donations
Selling PSPs
Karma Points
Working at Sonic
Tipping at Sonic
Fort God
Bugs Bunny
Wayne's World
Being Bobby Brown
Hulk Hogan
Non-Reality Shows
Ikea Opens
The Soccer Game
Luke's Cup move

Episode 017 - Trolley Car

Episode 016 - Self Serve Soft Serve

2005-08-31T08:46:00.000-07:00

Recorded: August 3, 2005
Length: 17:02

Adam tells us about a girl at a party that reminds him of a song. We talk about local radio, math and how it relates to us everyday, and new ways of getting around the office.

Topics:

The Sister
Jeff's Lunch
Grill Mark Patents
Is D Failing?
The Range
Hyperbole Problems
Esperanto
Cocina Caliente
Company food
Self serve soft serve
Rope Highway
Lazy River
Futurama

Episode 016 - Self Serve Soft Serve

Episode 015 - The Cookie Plate

2005-08-25T07:07:00.000-07:00

Recorded: July 26, 2005
Length: 00:18:31

The group discusses a few celebrities and the various adventures they've had, then we talk about cookies. Jeff leaves, and Luke picks up a cup with his mouth in a way that Chadd finds extremely funny. It doesn't really translate to the Podcast.

Topics:

Bill's Records & Tapes
Medical Terms
Gary Busey
Being Bobby Brown
Verne Troyer
Pest Control Advertisement
The Cookie Plate
Oreos
Fighting the Duece
Self Defense Gestures
Applying to your old job
Picking up a Cup
Conferences

Episode 015 - The Cookie Plate

Episode 014 - Mr. Miss Fix It

2005-08-23T05:54:00.000-07:00

Recorded: July 25, 2005
Length: 23:39

The gang discusses the party for a recently departed coworker, and why Chadd didn't attend. The topic bounces around between religions, Chadd's gunky fingers, the weather, and even the future of Podcasting. If you listen, you'll learn the secret.

Topics:

Omer's Party
Cherries Jubilee
Mormons & Coke
Baptists & Dancing
Facial Recognition
Show Notes
Nail Gunk
Funny Shirts
Mullets
Vintage Cookies
Bar Quiz Questions
The Future of Podcasting
Suzanne Westenhoefer
Jeff Greeson Storytellers
Hot Weather
Editing Us At Lunch
The Soundtrack

Episode 014 - Mr. Miss Fix It

Episode 013 - No Spin Zone

2005-08-18T06:29:00.000-07:00

Recorded: July 14, 2005
Length: 31:48

We start off talking about the Us At Lunch podcast itself, then go on to talk about our own No Spin Zones, weird bathrooms, and HD Programming. HD is nifty.

Topics:

Us At Lunch Intro
Work stuff
Bathroom Mirrors
No Spin Zones
Willy Wonky
Page 3
Plugged in and Downloaded
IE Shirt
Jargon
Shirt Weiner
The Ralph File
Luke can eat
Net Zero
Bikini Destinations
HD Programming

Episode 013 - No Spin Zone

Episode 012 - Chicken Fried Ribs

2005-08-16T05:51:00.000-07:00

Recorded: July 14, 2005
Length: 30:23

The randomness that is Us At Lunch continues as we cover a myriad of topics. There was a water shortage in a nearby town because of a water main breaking, that's where the conversation starts.

Topics:

McKinney Water Shortage
How Chadd gets to work
Frisco Construction
Flossing
Sabra
Dentists
Troma
Braniff
Golf
Doric or Ionic
Velvet Rope
Grandma Stripper
Chicken Fried Ribs
A Simile
Gray
Cows

Episode 012 - Chicken Fried Ribs

Episode 011 - Bald Eagle Sandwich

2005-08-11T06:17:00.000-07:00

Recorded: July 13, 2005
Length: 00:25:27

Adam, Jeff, and Luke sit around and talk about movies and video games. But not ones that exist, these are our own ideas. Then Jeff leaves, and Adam and Luke discuss a few things, including Adam's book.

Topics:

Us At Lunch stats;
NetNewsWire;
Mark Cuban says we're stupid;
Internet Audio;
Dallas Gorge;
Wonka;
War of the Worlds;
XBOX 360;
Fishing Peripheral;
Netflix;
Jeff gets a call;
What we Know;
Ruby on Rails;
Writing a Book;
Friday is not tomorrow;

Episode 011 - Bald Eagle Sandwich

Episode 010 - The L Ron Hubbard Dianetics

2005-08-05T10:35:00.000-07:00

Recorded: July 12, 2005
Length: 00:29:13

Jeff was gone for this one, so you get a new dynamic, Adam, Chadd and Luke, or ACL. Less soccer, more beer. Scientologists be warned, we are not pro-scientology.

Topics:

Dell DLP Projector
Car Problem
McDonald's Prizes
Chadd's House
and much more

Episode 010 - The L Ron Hubbard Dianetics

Episode 009 - I Gotta Feed My Family

2005-08-03T05:55:00.000-07:00

Recorded: July 7, 2005
Length: 00:40:15

Old toys, TV Shows, the NHL, and the NBA. We're not a 'tech' show, we're not a sports show, we'll talk about pretty much anything. We hope you enjoy it.

Topics:

Pizza
McDonald's
Teddy Ruxpin
DSL Stuff
Direct TV
Naan Restaurant
Family Guy music
Indiana Jones
NHL non-deal
Other jobs for hockey players
NBA Players
The Circus
ATMs

Background:

A group at work had pizza ordered and was sitting at the next table. It was Godfather's Pizza.
We go to a place for breakfast on Friday called Bic's.

Episode 009 - I Gotta Feed My Family

Episode 008 - A Big Red Dot

2005-07-28T05:48:00.000-07:00

Recorded: July 6, 2005
Length: 19:29

A nice quiet lunch for the Us At Lunch group. We used to always be alone for lunch, but a few months ago another group started coming in and eating lunch at the next table. They are the loud ones you hear in the background of most episodes. But you won't hear much besides us in this one.

Topics:

Feminine Product commercials
Does anybody listen?
Google spidering
Crucial Pickles
Taco Stands
Makeup on Dudes
Dancing Subway Sandwich
Telemarketers
Hollywood Henderson

Episode 008 - A Big Red Dot

Episode 007 - Temporary Refund Adjustment

2005-07-26T06:20:00.000-07:00

Recorded: July 5, 2005
Length: 43:17

Just another episode, with topics ranging from TV shows we like, to TV shows we used to like, but don't anymore.

Topics:

Mixed Grills
TV Dinner restaurant
Babe's
E-mailing people
Indiana Jones to the Future
R Kelly
Dave Chapelle Show
Who's Line...
Old-timey phones
New-timey phones
Temporary Refund Adjustment
DVD Player
Paul Harvey
SNL
Bill Clinton
Conan O'Brien

Background Info:

Mixed Grills used to be made by Healthy Choice, but apparently are being discontinued. There were the highest quality of the Healthy Choice frozen meals, and Jeff has eaten them almost exclusively for over a year.

Episode 007 - Temporary Refund Adjustment

Episode 006 - Domestic Abuse

2005-07-22T06:13:00.000-07:00

Recorded: June 28, 2005
Length: 54:11

The complete Us At Lunch team is back! Well, actually, everyone but Chadd was around before, but now he's back. Warning! This episode contains adult-type discussions. Listener discretion advised.

Topics:

Pornography Confidence Index
Stupid Dad
Muppet Movie Reviews
Wheelchair Guy
Chicken Mover
Slap Boxing
Domestic Abuse
QVC
Concert Copyrights
SeaQuest
Idiots
International Softball
Smoking is Bad

Episode 006 - Domestic Abuse

Episode 005 - Indoor Soccer Goals

2005-07-19T07:15:00.000-07:00

Recorded: June 20, 2005
Length: 41:56

Chadd is still gone, and the remaining group has a conversation in a quiet lunch room. Kind of a slow day for everyone, but we hit a lot of topics.

Topics:

Credit Card Secrets
Reward If Found stickers
Show Negotiations with Chadd
Adam likes videogames
Barton Springs pool
Austin Bats
6th Street
Other Austin stuff
Contract lingo interpretation
Competitive Solitaire
Adam's phone
Google Wallet
Google Maps
Aggie humor
Indoor Soccer Goals
Oil
Sausage Conveyor belt
Willy Wonka

Background Info:

Jeff is a soccer aficionado. He referees games in the local area, and has even been the equipment manager for the Dallas Indoor Soccer team, the Sidekicks.

"As Cool, or Cooler?" is an in-joke that came about from E3 2004. Jeff was being interviewed about a new Mortal Kombat game, and he said it was really cool. Then the interviewer asked a hard-hitting question,"Was it as cool, or cooler than you expected it would be?"

UsAtLunch 005 - Indoor Soccer Goals

Episode 004 - One Handed Surfing

2005-07-14T05:50:00.000-07:00

Recorded: June 13, 2005

Chadd is gone. Everyone else learns about where Jeff will be moving to later this year.

Topics:

USB Finger warmers
'Luke' means not good
Fire fighting on water
Slurpee flavors
iPod formatting
iPod recording
Jeff's Townhome
Sarlac Pit
The Housing Market
Bed Bath & Beyond for dudes

Episode 004 - One Handed Surfing