Is the hat so you can channel the spirit of Drudge?

Where's the Val-U-Rite vodka?

I see prescription medication!

RELAX Ace! You da man! It's radio. I have always heard if you do the show in your underwear, it helps you to relax. Eh?

Remember deep breathing excercises before you go on! I know it's been while Lorenzo, but you can do it!

RWS - you're turning me on with the deep breathing thing.

Of course, if Ace starts doing it on the radio, I'll have to laugh my ass off, throw up, or most likely both.

are you guys going to be in the same room?

btw, Break a leg, ace.

Well, with the amount of industrial-grade expectation lowering you've been engaged in here, Ace, I think you could literally take a dump on the mic, say, "That's all folks!" and still call it a success.

....

That's exactly what you're planning, isn't it?

So, that is the ACE OF SPADES HQ atop the 65th floor of the National Security Building?

Relax ACE, you'll knock 'em dead.

Just be sure to take your Wild Turkey enema first.

Or a good huff of gasoline helps I'm told.

Break a leg.

Gee ACE do you really smoke Camel Filters? A man once told me they're not good for you.

What a clean and nice den of incompetance!

Break a leg, slit some throats, take no prisoners and Hoist the Black Flag!!!

As I look at that dark and colorless photo, a voice growls...

As the snow flies...
On a cold and gray Chicago morn
A poor little baby child is born...

What, no golden microphones?

Gee pompous, I was thinking more along the lines of:

The darkness drops again; but now I know
That twenty centuries of stony sleep
Were vexed to nightmare by a rocking cradle,
And what rough beast, its hour come round at last,
Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?

Where's the inhaler?

Right now I'm hearing an ad for "puff-away" quit smoking program. Who are you watching, guys?

Whats with the gay-tarded music?

This waiting music is teh ghey...much like Ace

I'm going to try to live blog this here on Ace's comment's...who's with me?

No kidding about that music. Thank God its over

What the hell... Ollie?

*bangs head*

Better music

Say the F word!!!

Yeah, the guitar has to go too . . .

Karol sounds hot. :)

Shut up Karol - lol

Ready for plan B!

snort. I love 'em already! Good going at 2 minute mark.

She totally does sound hot...

Ace is kicking some butt here. He's on top of his game. The crystal meth is working. And Karol sounds nice...

Ace just said (off air) he didn't know who I was(sniff)... bastard!

Ace is doing well, he's speeded up a lot. Could use a bit more, but it's not bad at all so far.

If anyone's one AIM, come to:

ACELIVEBLOG

Chatroom. Me and Dave are in there...

Karol sounds totally hot. Not that I'm gay. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Rosie snark!

Dammit, call her Rosie O'Gump you flag hoisting assbag!

Karol? no, no, no...Ace sounds hot

Quibble or Tribble?

A little shaky, but not bad so far. I've heard bloggers do worse on Rightalk.

How does one join a chat? I've never figured that out.

"something . . . dread . . . this stupid radio show . . ."

ace:
1. Don't denigrate the show, i.e., Righttalk Radio.

2. Never utter the word basically again. If you must use a filler word, say "uh." It suits you.

3. Karol sounds cute. You sound hot!

It sounds great, Ace, and it will only get better.

Fatty - Dave's there? WOO HOO

{damn, i don't have aim at work}

Utron: No! really? who?

My mom just dropped by so she's listening with me now. Ace, watch your language. :)

Tendentious, ay? Nice save!

Does follow the bible mean I can't see Karol's tits?

Hey utron - go fuck yourself.

But he's right. :)

Hiya, Bill! What a surprise! ;)

oh good, Bill's here

lol @ bill, c'mon man, they're doing good!

AIM Chatroom:

ACELIVEBLOG

Stroke up? Ace - buddy, looking at gay porn while on internet radio is so passe

Ace can read! Who knew? Sounds pretty good thus far, 'specially for the first show.

Ace said "Staff" - potty mouth

I feel cheated, I read something about south park being mixed in, this sounds like NPR. ZZZZZzzzzz

haha knew bill would be here

Wow, so far, so good! You both sound great, very professional.

Thanks for the 6 year old Al Gore snark

A: Some of us may actually get jobs at the Times.
K: I hope it's you.
A: Thank you so much.

Heh. Nice byplay.

Ace and Karol have shaky pacing, but it's their first frickin show. I think they are doing fine, I just think that utron's crack merits the admonition for him to go fuck himself. Quickly. Now.

Of course, given utron's incessant, wet asskissery, he was probably already doing that through the opening of the show.

Any F-bombs yet?

Any chance of Michelle and Karol hooking up on the air?

Cmon Ace, go craaaaaaaazy on Malkin

I'm expecting the carpet F-bombing to begin any moment now. There is no way Ace can go an hour without dropping some weapons grade profanities.

Any. Minute. Now.

Bring the funny bitch! Bring it.....

Nice job, Ace.

It would be sort of funny if they had puosely set out to make it the shortest show in the history of the website . . . all F-bombs, all the time.

Just mentioned that Areola Huff n Puff broad.

God I wanna hear Michelle and Karol get it on!

hey, i don't know how to join your chat dealie, could someone invite "aramm46and2" please?

Okay, Karol sounds really hot. The way she ends so many of her sentences with this innocent questioning tone is remarkably endearing rather than annoying, as it is in so many other people. She's got this little Catholic-schoolgirl-surreptitiously-chewing-gum-around-the-corner-and-hoping-no-one-sees-her,-wondering-if-she's-committing-a-mortal-sin thing goin' on.

Well done thus far Ace!!

So far...quite good.

Ace, is using the little boy's room now....

Are we really working on 30 seconds of silence or did IT cut me off?

Silence

What's the deal with a hard break w/ no commercials???

(This is why I call in get the inside scoop of what's going on during commercial break)

so its not just my computer

surprisingly strong (and that's not just a backhanded compliment)

I thought you'd be shakier, too, but I am (again, surprisingly) impressed.

And I love the first guitar part.

25 minutes in and not one Pat O'Brein, Johnny Cold cuts, or Paul Anka reference. YOU SOLD US OUT!!!

Has ace . . .

done . . .

RESEARCH?!?!?

wow. preparation.

very compact shit.

this is at least as good as most crappy drive time rightwing talk radio, maybe better given the guest.

Going good.

Ace, When broadcasting, pretend you're talking to ONE person. It will sound more natural.

John - who gives a shit?! What kind of question is that? "Hmm . . . let me see if I can ask a question that makes me sound intelligent and with it. Maybe I can impress Michelle and she'll want.me.so.badly!"

Why didn't he ask a more pertinent question like, "Michelle, are you wearing any underwear and can I have them?"

Okay, now Grab Your Crotch! People love that. Works every time.

Who is this caller? I missed the name.

who are they talking to right now?

Who is this second caller? He's one of us -- who?

clinton somebody

See Dub was that you?

They're taking away half his arsenal with this PG stuff.

It sounded like he said "Clint"

Ace said "pimping." :D

Sounds a little like Jeff Goldblum. the second caller, not Ace.

Yeah, yeah, Michelle - we all want to get on you...

MAKE WITH THE DAMN FUNNY

The first caller was me.... Screw you, compos, I ask questions that I'm interested in...

"And you're so good at it...?"

I really, really, really love Karol's voice. :D

"Olbermann"

decent joke, ace

*golf clap*

ace:

You're at your best when you are answering a question. Maybe, less self-conscious or maybe, you are warmed up now. Sounding good, you two.

"Because you're REALLY good at it, too, Michelle.... can we make out now?"

Smoothing out nicely. They're sliding into the role of host.

Less cowbell, more Karol.

Yeah, "pimping" was skating pretty close to the edge. I think Ace is in danger of relaxing a little here...

"Not so much Karol"

hee.

Ace is good at whining -- now we know how he gets laid ;)

Okay, grab your crotch again!

"The coolest pants you ever owned"???

I tuned out for a minute . .. when did the talk turn to fashion?

I'd love to see Michelle's magical pants

Ace, did you know John Kerry was a war hero?

Okaaaaaaaaaaaay. The conversation just went below the belt.

Lightning bolt!

!!!

It's like none of these people realize that there is a war on...

Ace you gotta stop talking over the guest.

Oh GOD D&D geekness

Not Advanced D&D? Oh well, she's still pretty cool.

CG Half-elf

!!!

Ace, ask her about her favorite weapon and her favored enemies if she was a ranger.

JFH - LOL. Don't get bent dude. Just yankin' yer chain. And are you saying you are NOT interested in whether or not Michelle is wearing underwear?

working in the lightning bolt .wav was good

Finally a lightning bolt....finally.

Not all girls played elves. As I recall, through most of junior high, my most successful character was a giant slug.

That's just strange, looking back.

I think it was better with teh commercials mted

The cutoff was a little abrupt, but that wasn't a train-wreck at all. Although Ace's train of thought went right off the rails when he learned Michelle was a D&D elf...

A no cost college education? FUCKING UNBELIEVABLE!

I just thought that Michele talking about H2B visas WAS sexy... (this is what happens when your over 40 and married for 16 years)

Yes, the music choice is excellent.

This rocks! Ace, Karol, and Michelle! ...and the kids are doing a great job.

James's voice is very counterintuitive.

where is the unsustainable majority for republicans, james?

Taranto sounds like Brokaw! Lol!

Megan - does Karol rhyme with 'barrell'?

Now if they work in LIGHTNING BOLT again with Taranto, I'll be peeing myself

Dear Karol,
You sound so sexy, can I sniff your panties while you talk dirty to me? I wanna go craaaaaaazy on you.

Just nod if your into it,
Pat

really, no worse than the Larry Elders show, and his is syndicated.

Rough on teh transitions/introductions. Need to polish the timing. ask Taranto how the kerfuffle jihad is going.

compos

thats twice you've made me laugh audibly.

stop it.

Disagree Ace! Slice! Get em!

Oh Oh! Terri talk!

Ace gets pwned by Tarentino

Wow, Taranto's voice just went into double-nasal mode.

I second the pwned.

But the host can't exactly disagree with the guest too vehemently.

Taking bets now on how many times Ace will relisten to this broadcast and fluctuate in various states of anxiety

Excellent cutaway. That sliced like a hammer.

the man has adenoids the size of rhino testes

Yep, great show for first time! Will smooth out w/practice.

Nice transition on the last one there!!

If they're going to stay all serious and shit, at least we have each other for comedy relief.

But he speaks the truth!

But the host can't exactly disagree with the guest too vehemently
Sure he can. Geraldo used to do it all the time, and get the chair thrown in his face to boot!

Ace pwned? Never! I'm gonna claim it was a "set-up" question for James spike.

I'd have given my left nut to hear Ace say, "Look Tonto, this is a no-spin zone."

really nice to get on the record where taranto stands.

He can honestly be a bit cryptic in his column. Interesting that he thinks the Schaivo thing has disappeared, just b/c it's not being discussed in the NY papers. A very parochial view, but one shared I think by most of his cohorts.

Much smoother cutaway with Taranto than with Malkin. I still think Ace was discombobulated by the whole D&D exchange.

Overall, surprisingly good show. Now they've just got avoid dropping the f-bomb for another 180 seconds. The second they're off the air, Ace is going to put his head between his knees and start chanting Fuck--fuck--fuck--"

This aint a comedy hour. They've been great - injecting humor when possible but not forcing jokes or using prepared jokes which just aren't funny.

Since I hate George F Will, I'm going to assume Ace's set-up for Taranto's snark was a personal shout-out to me. :)

The second they're off the air, Ace is going to put his head between his knees and start chanting Fuck--fuck--fuck--"

Heh.

NO TALKING OVER, ace

Nobody around here is talking "Terri" anymore...

Great cut off Ace!!! That's hard to do!

Great job! Congrats Ace and Carol!

That was pure integrity kick.

Good work, folks!

Ace, was I right about the no beer and the drink the coffee?

I was right about the no beer and the drink the coffee.

But not one single F-bomb . . . I feel oddly let down.

Crap. Sorry for just jumping out of the chat like that. How do I rejoin?

heard the disconnect after the bumper music.

something to remember if ou think the show's off and the two of you (or a guest) stay on the line

good, solid performance with only a few stumbles.

A minus

Really good. Much better than I expected.

Nice show. I called in, was put on a silent hold that turned into a disconnect without my realizing. Bummer.

Karol shouldn't be relegated to "hot sidekick" status.
She should at least strive to be an "Alan Combs" to Ace's "Hannity"

It could have been so much worse!

Just remember, next time (and you only did it towards the end), don't talk over your guest. And let Karol talk some more!

By the bye, mentioning Terri Shiavo reminds me of the cartoon about the Dreyfus Affair - "They mentioned it!"

Rapid,

That doesn''t mean no one remembers it.

Well done, Ace. Do we have to apologize for all our snotty haikus now?

Sounded good....

"called in, was put on a silent hold that turned into a disconnect without my realizing."

yeah, oops.

heh

The co-hosts need to work out some deal about sharing the airtime a little more equally. Overall, though, better than I expected, even before Ace started trying to shove everyone's expectations into the sub-basement.

Outstanding. Now lets see how long it takes jealousy to rear its ugly head :)

That's it?
No F-Bombs
No Funny
No Johnny
No Anka - unless you count the vorpal hammer (which can't exist you sub-moron)
No Pat O'Brien
My employer will never get that hour back!

The show is quite polished for a first effort. I'm pretty pleasantly surprised (except for the cut to the first commercial break) by the pacing of the show. Ace was charming and *mildly* funny and Karol played a good #2.

I would like Ace to make slightly more room for Karol to get into the conversation. But that may develop over time.

Karol's voice is HOT. She's like frickin' cowbell with feminine curves.

Megan's writing in these comments is also, oddly, very HOT. Maybe it's just me.

Good job Ace & Karol.

Great show Ace and Karol. You both did a good job and I'm definitely going to tune in next week!

Hob - ...but it does mean that she's not on their minds.

Not bad at all. Ace's delivery reminds me of a guy here in the Phoenix market. The problem is going to be lining up guests. Sure there's a week to go, but you have to know who you're researching.

ace,

All you need now is one of those mexican wrestler masks so you can go out in public and get on Fox.

If you're worried about your anonymity, you can be the "myster conservative" and show up with a paper bag on your head (and the wrestling mask underneath).

You'll be the toast of midtown.

With a huge sigh of relief, Ace excuses himself to change his tighty-whities.

Well done! The ending was a bit anti-climactic, but I'm sure with a little lube and practice, you'll get it in the end next time! Something like that.

Congratulations!

But rapid, taranto's point was that no one was going to remember Schaivo at all by the next election. very myopic view, i think.

and ace is the only important one on that stage. karol is subordinate, as women should be.

well done Ace!! Enjoyed the show and the guests ... I'd love to see you invite some liberal poobahs for some live radio mud-wrestling eventually ...

KUTGW!

If you really have to get a lefty, it would have to be O-Dub.

Just for the nostalgia thing.

You guys did fine. looking forward to the next show. you guys had great guests and nice chemistry.

Ace is sure to get that crazy blog money now.

Slublog:

Who?

You know...Filet O'Fish, the bitter, Superman-loving lefty?

I'll lower myself to type his name...just this once.

oliverwillis.

whew...

All I can say is that there will be at least one Internet Radio show really jealous that they didn't get a hot chick as a sidekick.

See-Dubya, O-dub was some guy that people used to talk about back before Terri Schiavo.

Anyway, Ace and Karol don't need to aim that low. That first show was good enough that before long they might be able to get some lib guests who are really big, not just in the physical sense.

utron - true...

(fyi--I know O-Dub. I been here since you guys were bangin' cheerleaders. But thanks.)

That was almost 17 years ago for me, SD. :P I doubt Ace was blogging then.

Thanks for the (mostly) kind words.

I really was having a near panic attack before the show. I didn't think I'd be able to do it.

But, four or five beers (don't tell Liz!) sort of calmed me down.

I knew when I was prepping the show there wasn't enough comedy, but it's hard to pre-write a joke and make it sound like anything else but reading it off a piece of paper. I tried some jokes on some people, including Karol, and they just sort of nodded politely and said "That's funny," meaning "That's really not funny," so I cut most of that out.

I had funny stuff for Malkin on D&D, but she gave it all up too fast for me to probe her and teaser her about it.

I was a geek.

The closest I ever got to a cheerleader was taking their picture for the yearbook, dangit.

Congrats Ace.

See-Dub, my comment was a slam at Filet-Fish's irrelevance, not your ignorance.

And what's this about banging cheerleaders? Did I miss something? Dammit, why wasn't I informed?

Hob - True, Taranto said "remember," but there's...

"Shaivo... Shaivo, nope, that doesn't ring a bell."

and then there's...

"Oh yeah, the lady who's ol' man killed her... what about her?"

He meant that it won't be a consideration when it comes time to mark their ballot, I think..

"(mostly) kind words"

?

some griping about segues and talking over guests does not constitute "(mostly)" kind. That was constructive criticism, mister.

Good show

I agree with hobgob that Taranto's opinion on that is very myopic. I know quite a few people - including a couple of liberals - who still think about Terri Schiavo, talk about her, and pray for her, and they will remember her when they cast their next votes.

Ace - you know I love you, (not like that, not like a viking either, more like a drunk scotsman) but seriously, would it have killed you to rip ass into the mic?

"Oh yeah, the lady who's ol' man killed her... what about her?"

and THEN there's

"oh, yeah, the one who the JUDGES starved to death."

I see some serious corrosive effects frm the decision, irrespective of its merits. I think that the Dems would be stupid not to remind folks about Jesse and Ralph and the other assorted libs who were down there. B/c right now, a decent bit of public perception ties Schaivo around the dems' necks.

And here we go..."They mentioned it!"

Cut to bodies with forks in them and a trashed dining room.

Shiavo is the American Dreyfus Affair. We melt down when we mention the name.

Dianna, I'm not arguing the merits, here, I'm thinking that lots of folks will remember it, and for more than their perception of the husband.

paper bag on your head

Solve two problems at the same time: protecting your anonymity and your panic attacks.

I did start to worrry when I tuned in at 1 pm,PST, and all I heard was that crappy bumper music.

hob, I'm not discussing the merits, either. But I've never seen boards full of people who normally like each other melt down that way before, and it's still very touchy.

You're right. The Terri Schiavo Affair will have consequences, at the ballot box and elsewhere.

hob - bite yourself.

I'd like to hear more from Karol, too. Y'all could practice calling each other at random hours and snarking.

Ace -- you sounded like you've done this before. All around, I kept listening; this from a woman known to readily toss radios out windows and/or into dish-filled sinks...

Claire, I appreciate your comment (and it is physically possible), but which comment of mine are you referring to?

I'd at leat like to know what offended you so I can repeat it later.

Claire, I appreciate your comment (and it is physically possible), but which comment of mine are you referring to?

I'd at leat like to know what offended you so I can repeat it later.

I love Ace's commenters. Mine don't call me hot nearly enough.

Who loves ya, babe?

:)

Yikes!! What's wrong with me??? I liked the music .... thought it was a good flag-hoisting, sword carrying riff.

Yegods!!! I may be a geek too ...

: -O

Megan's writing in these comments is also, oddly, very HOT. Maybe it's just me.

Birkel:

Not just you.

She's got this little Catholic-schoolgirl-surreptitiously-chewing-gum-around-the-corner-and-hoping-no-one-sees-her,-wondering-if-she's-committing-a-mortal-sin thing goin' on.

C'mon, that one sure pegged the Perv-O-Meter.

:>)

I like the music too. At first it was just the best of a bad lot, but it's grown on me.

And no, that wasn't Peter. It was the music that Rightalk has licensed for air.

Liz did a great job in cutting it up.

I'll need to hear the show! I love the photo--especially the pill bottles and cigs!

I'm pretty sure I heard Ace drawing on his cig at one point.

The music was surprisingly good. I could live with that for a while.

And I could have sworn I heard several drags on the cigarette. You might want to lean back from the mic at those moments, although it does give the show an interesting Edward R. Murrow touch.

Or maybe that could be your journalistic trademark, like Drudge's hat. "So, Michelle (swoosh--g-*Hack*!), tell us more about these pants of yours..."

I love Ace's commenters. Mine don't call me hot nearly enough.

Whoa! Word to the wise, Karol. Be careful what you ask for over here.

I thought you did a fine job, BTW. Agree with previous comments that you and Ace need to distribute airtime a little more evenly between the two of you. The long-term appeal of the show depends heavily on the development of a chemistry between you and Ace. Repartee, friendly put-downs and banter, etc.

Remember, it's you, not Ace, that has the HOT HOT voice, conjuring up images of Catholic schoolgirl hiding in alley and being naughty . . .

The long-term appeal of the show depends heavily on the development of a chemistry between you and Ace.

In other words, -- boink!

In other words, -- boink!

Well, y'know, if it's for the show . . .