Beer Makes You Speak Foreign Languages Better? Consider Me Fluent in Belarusian!

Alcohol isn’t exactly known for making your brain work better.  In fact, it is usually quite the opposite.  Unless it comes to speaking a foreign language.

Now, full disclosure:  you actually have to be able to SPEAK the language first.  You aren’t just going to wake up and suddenly drip French off your tongue.

However, a university in the Netherlands did an experiment with bilingual students.  The control group had no alcohol.  The other group had a moderate amount of booze, that brought their BAC up to about 0.04.  Each gave an argument in a foreign language for two minutes.  And two impartial — and non inebriated — judges gave everyone marks on their ability to speak.

The people who boozed it up WON.  That seems counter-intuitive, but the scientists figured it had to do with the one thing alcohol does right:  it gave the speakers confidence and wiped away any nerves that non-native speakers usually feel speaking a different language.

Alcohol:  the world’s greatest confidence booster.  It’s science.  — [eric]

Watch Eric moan in pain as the Bears lose

Did the #Bears just lose or did @erickristensen just pass a kidney stone? – @kevkellam

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Our own Eric is a proud Chicago Bears fan, and though there has been solid highlights this season with a fresh face QB in Mitch Trubisky and the outstanding plays of Jordan Howard, but we all know it’s a crappy season. Yesterday last second field goal fail by the Bears after they gave up a lead is the cheery on a cake made of garbage. I was watching the game’s final moments this past weekend as Eric came in to do his show and I was heading out to do mine. I was able to accurately capture Bears fandom in 2017 in one single short video.

No, Eric is not in physical pain, just emotional pain. At first I thought he might be passing a kidney stone.

This audible gem was so good, I used it on air this morning. Poor Eric continued his sads on Twitter.

 

GoPro continues to record as red hot lava burns it up

See the point of view of molten hot lava burning towards you….yeah this is extreme.

This GoPro video footage comes from a tour guide in Hawaii who was given a tour of a volcanic area when lost his camera in this crevice of rock which got engulf by red hot flowing lava. Also who is just ok with walking around that close to lava?

Source: UPI 

Watch Queens of the Stone Age get villainous in the UK before TNWSC

Queens of the Stone Age are set to headline our SOLD-OUT Night 3 of the Nights We Stole Christmas on December 2nd at the Aragon, last night they kicked off their ‘Villains’ World Tour in the UK at the SSE Arena in London. The set featured Josh Homme tearing it up in true blue rock fashion. The videos from the show certainly wet our appetite for ‘Stole.

 

And check out this entrance music from the Skatt Brothers, it’s the perfect stomp and clap pump up jam before you walk out to a hyped crowd right?

NOTE: Josh Homme swears a lot here. NSFW language, heads up! 

“Sh*t, it’s Saturday night tonight, right? So much is going on, but the past is f***ing gone… Do everything you want to do!” – Homme

Check out QOTSA’s setlist from last night in London.

If I Had a Tail
Monsters in the Parasol
My God Is the Sun
Feet Don’t Fail Me
The Way You Used to Do
You Think I Ain’t Worth a Dollar, but I Feel Like a Millionaire
No One Knows
Avon
The Evil Has Landed
I Sat by the Ocean
Smooth Sailing
Domesticated Animals
Make It Wit Chu
I Appear Missing
Villains of Circumstance
Little Sister
Sick, Sick, Sick
Go With the Flow
Encore:
Head Like a Haunted House
Feel Good Hit of the Summer
A Song for the Dead

“Mr. Plow” Turns 25 Today; What The Episode Meant for ‘The Simpsons’

On this day in 1992, The Simpsons released S4, E9:  “Mr. Plow”

In the many years of the long running animated series on Fox, this episode always stands out as one of the best — among both critics and fans alike.  So what exactly is the big deal with this episode?

For one, a cameo from Batman star Adam West that relaunched his career and made him relevant to an entirely new generation of fans.  For another, a classic joke about a radio dial saving the day by then-writer Conan O’Brian.  There was also risque one liners, including one about the sexual orientation of a Leave It To Beaver character….and, yes, even a bit of nudity.

Ryan Parker from The Hollywood Report does an excellent interview with the show’s creators & writers, Dan Castellaneta (whose voicing of Homer in this episode won him an Emmy), Conan O’Brian, and more.  Definitely worth the read for The Simpsons fan in all of us.  — [eric]

THE INCREDIBLES 2 TEASER IS A MUST-SEE

One of the most anticipated animated movies in years is coming in summer 2018 with Disney Pixar’s Incredibles 2. The super-hero comedy ‘Incredibles’ and vivid visuals delivered the charm that Pixar is known for  with a fresh twist story on the super-hero movie concept with a family team all getting powers. This week we got the first teaser for the sequel with a minute morsel of the new baby Incredible who gets into some lazer-beam-from-the-eyes mischief.

Beyond the Trailers breaks down this teaser and how it plays off the first film.

Foo Fighters Among Artists Remembering AC/DC’s Malcolm Young

At last night’s show in Mexico City, Dave Grohl and crew ripped through the AC/DC staple “Let There Be Rock” in memory of AC/DC’s Malcolm Young, who passed away Saturday at the age of 64.

The choice in song was very personal for Dave, who explained in a post to Facebook:

Other artists associated with 101WKQX also shared their tributes to Young on social media:

— [eric]

Paramore walk through a sea of ‘Fake Happy’ in new video

Paramore dropped their new music video for the latest single off their ‘After Laughter’ album. In the visual for ‘Fake Happy’, singer Hayley Williams walks through a world of people putting on a happy face with real issues underneath. The golden glittery tears stream from her eyes, it’s beautiful and sad a the same time. Prepare for the feels everybody!

 

William Patrick Corgan Is Billy Again

(from stereogum.com)

For over two years now, Billy Corgan has been fighting an uphill battle against being Billy Corgan. Although he originally released his recent solo album Ogilala under the name William Patrick Corgan, a very serious adult name for a very serious adult musician, Pitchforkreports that he’s finally given in and admitted that his name is and always will be Billy. Ogilala is now credited to Billy Corgan on Spotify, Apple Music, and every other streaming service, his Vevo account on YouTube has gone from WilliamPCorganVEVO to BillyCorganVEVO, and even the album’s cover art, which once proudly bore a WPC monogram, has been changed to reflect Billy’s once and future status as Billy (see below). William Patrick is dead, long live Billy!

(MORE HERE)

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David Bowie Documentary To Air On HBO in 2018

(from diffuser.fm)

Earlier this year, Francis Whately’s documentaryDavid Bowie: The Last Five Years, premiered on the BBC. A month later, HBO acquired the U.S. rights and they will broadcast it next year.

Thew film chronicles the work Bowie spent on his last two albums, 2013’s The Next Day and 2016’s Blackstar, and the Lazarus off-Broadway musical. However, as Whately told Rolling Stone, he was unable to get an interview with the famously private star. “I had sleepless nights thinking, ‘How am I going to fill 90 minutes without any footage?’ ” Whately, who also made a documentary in 2013 called David Bowie: Five Years, said. “I was really worried.”

(MORE HERE)

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Sarah Silverman on Louis C.K’s sexual misconduct: ‘I Love Louis, but He Did These Things’

The wave of sexual misconduct unfortunately continues with some of Hollywood’s favorite stars being accused and in some cases, these stars are issuing apologies. Last week the New York Times revealed that comedy giant Louis C.K. had been accused of awful things by 5 women who have interacted with him through comedy work, Louis then responded with apology to confirm the allegations were true. Louie in his long career in comedy has made many friends, with one of them being Sarah Silverman.

Silverman spoke on the issue on Hulu show “I Love You, America.”  Her statement is dusted with some dark humor, but it is still very sobering and meaningful. Please note it has some adult language but it is edited with bleeps.

“One of my best friends of over 25 years, Louis C.K., masturbated in front of women,” she continued. “He wielded his power with women in f—ed up ways, sometimes to the point where they left comedy entirely. I could couch this with heartwarming stories of our friendship and what a great dad he is, but that’s totally irrelevant, isn’t it? Yes, it is. It’s a real minf***, because I love Louis. But Louis did these things. Both of those statements are true. So I just keep asking myself, ‘Can you love someone who did bad things? Can you still love them?’ I can mull that over later certainly, because the only people that matter right now are the victims. They are victims and they are victims because of something he did. So I hope it’s OK that I am, at once, very angry for the women he wronged and the culture that enabled it, and also sad, because he’s my friend. But I believe with all my heart that this moment in time is essential. It’s vital that people are held accountable for their actions, no matter who they are. We need to be better. We will be better. I can’t f***ing wait to be better.”

 

Watch St. Vincent perform in the 101WKQX LOUNGE

St. Vincent brought her majestic musical magic to the 101WKQX LOUNGE today with a session that featured three solo acoustic songs and her stories of touring in a band with 30 people, how she writes for music for people she knows, and much more.

Watch more LOUNGE sessions with Panic! At the Disco, the 1975, Bush, the Offspring, 311, Rise Against, Night Riots, and many more here: 101WKQX.COM/LOUNGE 

Watch Jonathan Toews “Toews-ter” vs. Wayne Gretzky’s toaster

Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is going to have his own “Toews-ter.” It toasts bread even though he doesn’t eat bread, because he’s a high caliber athlete. This funny ad for the toaster which is emblazoned with his million dollar smile on the side is a real product you can buy. This brilliant toaster is going on sale on November 20th and it will benefit Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart Charities, which helps give kids a chance to participate in sports.

In the same charity campaign, the ‘Great One’ Wayne Gretzky is also hawking a toaster dubbed ‘the Great Toaster’.  The NHL legend claims his toaster has won “4 Stanley Crusts”.

Sorry Wayne, we are sticking with Captain Serious!

 

 

Save The Orphanage – A Benefit To Help Rebuild La Casa De Todos

A couple friends of mine with huge hearts for Puerto Rico are holding a silent auction extravaganza Monday night at Cobra Lounge to raise money to save an orphanage in Juncos, PR 🇵🇷

“The orphanage is running out of money and in danger of closing. They need cash to pay employees or they will close. They had to sell a generator just to stay open. The government owes them money, but all that has been delayed. Five employees lost their entire homes. They need money. They need serious construction. Part of their roof is gone and they have no electricity or water. The garbage hasn’t been picked up in over two weeks. We will be sending down a crew of people and supplies to help rebuild and repair La Casa de Todos in early December and your donations will help make this happen.”

There will be a silent auction (items listed below,) music, burlesque, drinks, karaoke and whipped cream pie throwing.  Performances by Gin Rummy (Danielle Colby, Soda Gardocki & Zach Puppy Babbe), burlesque sensation Lilly Rascal, and Stella Cheeks. DJ sets from Jill Hopkins and DJ Glorified Jukebox. All proceeds will go to La Casa De Todos for supplies and rebuilding.

Auction includes items autographed by Ministry, Buzzcocks, Patti Smith, Flaming Lips, Melvins, Dinosaur JRr Fishbone, Andrew W.K., L7, High on Fire, The Faint, Buddy Guy, and Kris Bryant along with 2018 Riot Fest, Spring Awakening, North Coast, Mamby on the Beach, and Ruido Fest Artist passes; White Sox, Cubs, and Blackhawks Tickets, and more.

Purchase tickets HERE, event listing and more info HERE

If you cannot make the event but would still like to help, you can make a donation HERE, no amount is too small <3

<3 @laurenoneil

 

Foo Fighters with The Struts Perform Under Pressure

Luke from the Struts was called up by Dave Grohl to perform with the Foo Fighters in Wichita, Kansas to help them cover Queen’s Under Pressure. Luke as Freddie and Taylor as Bowie.

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