I've had a new episode recorded and waiting for weeks now. The newfangled Host won't let me upload it.

At some point this will be remedied. Till then...

It's not dinner time yet!

Here, have a granola bar and leave me alone... And don't touch that - that's Daddy's medicine!

This is my friend Dan. If you know me personally you probably know him as well.

On this episode of The Swinging Wake, which we have titled "Dan's Touchin' Barn," the proprietor of said Barn co-hosts with me and picks out all the music. The result is a smattering of what we laughably call "banter" and an assemblage of music I would never have otherwise played for you. It will be horizon-expanding experience for all of us. So enjoy. And as my friend Dan would say, "this could be you. Stay in school."

Yes, I'm still here. So is the show. Consider this the beginning of its second phase, one in which I hope to publish more regularly, and also explore more possibilities of format. In other words, things are going to get even weirder from here out.

And here is what we did on vacation - I'm quite proud of this video but few have seen it. Please enjoy.

Again, a reprieve from the musical and topical selections of Zoe Necrosis as the hosting and DJ duties are assumed by my paramour, Violet DeMent, who last hosted The Swinging Wake precisely one year ago.

Musical selections include Rotersand, Assemblage 23, Black Heart Procession, and much more, and topical discussions touch upon Joseph Gordon-Levitt, formative musical years and the merits of Danny Kaye versus Donald O'Connor.

Don't forget to join us for Potter Day Lite on February 28th - check out details at THIS website.

This episode features the return of The Halos Report, and in an effort to catch up, I get a little carried away.

A great deal of time is herein dedicated to individuals who have shuffled off this mortal coil. I suppose that makes sense, since this is The Swinging Wake.

R.I.P. Rory Markas.

Savoring this episode from the beginning of December would have been nice, but I took a little extra time to make sure this one had a few extra stops pulled out. It is Christmas, after all.

This is the second ever Christmas edition of The Swinging Wake, brought to you by request and proposal of Chrome Skin Jesus of The Razor Blade Dance Floor - you'll understand when you listen.

There are special surprises like visitation upon rarely exploited segments and a couple harry, wassailing friends that drop by.

Fix yourself a warm beverage, press play and enjoy.

For all our new listeners, here's a refresher course:

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This is an episode that will live in infamy.

Submitted for your approval is an episode in which I contribute little more than white-russian-fueled rambling and hung-over complaints while my esteemed colleagues, Dominus Maximus and Neil Hatefuture, provide all the music.

Dom and Neil are of course the regular hosts of Power Forge Radio, and if you enjoy the more aggressive of musical selections they offer, give them a listen.

Good luck.

The last song in the show, though not announced, is "Gargoyles" by Midnight Syndicate.

This is the longest I've ever made you wait for an episode of The Swinging Wake. Nevertheless, you will find herein a special seasonal surprise.

If you seek more information on Harry Potter Day at Disneyland, go here. Otherwise, enjoy the show.