No one, NO ONE, is better at such than Andy Falkous. Dude's wit is remarkable in its caustic-ness.

No one, NO ONE, is better at such than Andy Falkous. Dude's wit is remarkable in its caustic-ness.

Theory — When Petey Holmes interviews someone he obviously admires or is close friends with, it's good stuff. When this isn't the case, things can get pretty intolerable pretty quickly.

Theory — When Petey Holmes interviews someone he obviously admires or is close friends with, it's good stuff. When this isn't the case, things can get pretty intolerable pretty quickly.

Amongst many favorite things re: Howard Kremer, tops for me is how much of an original he is — nobody plays the aloof, enigmatic, lovable space cadet quite like him.

Amongst many favorite things re: Howard Kremer, tops for me is how much of an original he is — nobody plays the aloof, enigmatic, lovable space cadet quite like him.

Well, this week's CBB went into full on GOD MODE for the last 30 minutes. Plus the return of Gelman's glorious Gandolfini. Twas a real winner that episode.

Well, this week's CBB went into full on GOD MODE for the last 30 minutes. Plus the return of Gelman's glorious Gandolfini. Twas a real winner that episode.

Hell yeah Stanier, too!

Hell yeah Stanier, too!

This guy's easily one of the best drummers around. Him, Greg Saunier, homeboy from the National.

This guy's easily one of the best drummers around. Him, Greg Saunier, homeboy from the National.

The bonus track about Arron Afflalo is pretty dumb.

The bonus track about Arron Afflalo is pretty dumb.

Favorite Neil Young song?

Favorite Neil Young song?

Joe Wengert is actually a pretty great stand-up/improv guy.

Joe Wengert is actually a pretty great stand-up/improv guy.

In A Big City is easily one of my favorite songs from this year.

In A Big City is easily one of my favorite songs from this year.