Tito and Barry Live #5 4/25/12

Here is another podcast from your's truly, Tito and Barry.

Sorry this one took so long to upload, it was a wild weekend, from us hosts to our technical man.  Our guest is no other than "The Don."  So, when you see that crazy asshole, tell him that he sucks!

As always, enjoy!

Tito and Barry Live #4 4/23/12

Barry and I had so much fun last week doing three of these things we could not wait any longer to do another one.  So, here is the 4th installment of "Tito and Barry Live."  We discuss the Giants double header, Live 105's BFD 2012, Jack White's new solo album Blunderbuss, and last, but not least, some Santa Clara University flavor for you.  This one a full hour, we had a lot to say and, more importantly, we wanted to piss off Mac Cregan...

Also, we were fortunate enough to have another special guest on with us!  Brannon Adlesh, a senior at SCU with Barry and me, dropped some knowledge on all of the topics above and sat in on the show like a champ!  If ANYONE is interested in appearing as a guest on the show please contact Barry or myself via phone or Facebook.  We love having our friends on, but we also like to keep a schedule of how things work on the show - so let us know what works for you.

Podcast: The Drinking Game

Okay, we know there are shows about alcohol.  We know there are shows about drinking.  We know there are shows with people just like us who are fascinated by their own opinion on a number of topics.  With that said, one can see how this idea could earn the description of "cliche."  However, rather than giving you a drinking game and allowing you to watch us make drinks and, well, drink, like a Drinking Made Easy  of sorts, we are going to give you a good old fashion, but new drinking game that includes music, sports, popular culture, and whatever the fuck we like.  Here are the rules:

1.  Every time there is an introduction song before we talk, take a shot of something special.
We don't do it often, so let's make it special.  Pull out the Jameson's, pour out some Jack, do whatever you do.  It's a fun experience, drink as such.

2.  First song is classic rock?  Drink during some brew during the chorus.
It may sound "college," but this is what the bands did the same thing; pay tribute.

3.  If our first segment has anything to do with Bay Area sports, take a sip.
Take a sip of whatever you're drinking.  Each Bay team has their own fans and each fan prefers their particular cocktail.  So don't discriminate, enjoy what you enjoy.

4.  If you hear Tito say "Absolutely" or "Fantastic" at any time during the show, make a friend drink.
That's right.  I realized I say these two words almost more than any other descriptive terms, what can I say?  These are two of the best words in the English dictionary as far as I'm concerned.  Drink up!

5.  Anytime you hear a naughty word, have another sip of beer.
I love bad words; so does Barry.  But, we use them as infrequently as possible on the show (usually when we get excited) and when we do, show us some love and indulge.

6.  When Barry goes on a rant, sip while he talks (use at your discretion)
Barry "I AM ANIMAL" Matic loves those long rants, so pay tribute to his second favorite thing other than talking: drinking!  As we say, though, use at your own discretion...Barry talks a lot.

7.  If you and a friend notice a rare edit change in one our shows, cheers each other.
This is a rare moment, I tell you.  Barry and I rarely edit our shows, we prefer them live, but in the event of an anomaly, notice a pal and clank cups.

8.  The special guest is a personal friend of yours, that's cool, buy 'em a drink next time you're both out.
It's the least you can do.  These guys put up with all our bullshit for an entire show, contribute great information, and make the show better than anything it could be. Props to the guests, show them some love.

9.  Oh, you're mentioned as the drunk of the week?  It's time for a strike out.
You know what it means.  The Santa Clara Special.

10.  Anytime "The Don" is seen by you or your friends, say, "Hey Don, you suck."
He sucks, he really, really does.


Well, those are the rules.  Barry and I thought long and hard about these ten commandments and we hope you listeners use them when you listen.  However, I must say, this "drinking game" is obviously only for those fans who are OVER 21 YEARS OF AGE.  I know, I know, we're lame.  Rules are rules, though.  We love our show and we love your fans, but let's make it fun, and let's keep fun legal!  Have fun and keep listening! 

Tito and Barry Live #3: 4/20 Special

Tito and Barry Live #2 4/19/12

Second Podcast for Tito and Barry Live!!! It's just as raw as the first one and we know you liked that. Take a listen...

Tito and Barry Live #1 4/16/12

So, here is the FIRST Podcast from "Tito and Barry Live" and it is a good one! It's our first effort so make sure you leave some comments and let us know how we did. We talk Brian Wilson, Coachella, and a few other special treats for all the listeners. I don't want to say to much, so let's let the talk do the talking. Enjoy!

First Podcast Being Recorded Tonight

So, as many of you know, I wanted to join the Santa Clara University student radio station this year.  With my experience at KNBR over the summer and my overall love for talk radio, I thought I would have been a perfect fit.  Along with my friend Barry Matic, I had hopes of receiving an hour long show once a week for people to listen to as either the pre-game for the night or the perfect hangover cure for the morning after.

Well, as many of you know now, those dreams did not come to fruition.  To make a long story short - the training period would have taken too long and Barry and I would not have been looking at live broadcast time until we were three month old alumni.  However, have no fear - we are going independent from the independent radio!

That's right, starting tonight we will be recording our own radio show onto my Garage Band computer program and then uploading these recordings in iTunes for listeners to pick up for free.  If anyone has any ideas for the show (i.e. particular sections, guests I should invite, etc) or are interested in contributing in any other facet, do not hesitate to comment on the blog, message me, or give me a good old fashioned phone call.

Don't Change the Channel, Just Leave The Room: 5 Easy Ways to Avoid Pissing Off People You Watch TV With

While it seems fun, fighting over the remote is one of the fastest ways to loose respect.

For those who are like me, this is a post about those people who just do not understand how to watch television.  Due to the fact I love watching my shows and sports, it tends to upset me when I watch with someone who does not understand the fundamentals of media observation.  I am not a TV addict, but when I am watching something it is for good reason; I like it.  If you are an amateur television watcher, here is my message to you: I hope you read, I hope you think, and I hope you learn.  Enjoy.


1.  Avoid walking in half way through a program and saying, "Tell me what happened."
Does this just not piss you the hell off?  I mean, if someone shows up about half way through a show, it's their own damn fault, right?  I cannot tell you the number of times I have had someone walk in during an intense episode of Sons of Anarchy and they have the nerve to ask me why Jax wants to put a hit on Clay.  Also, investing yourself in a television show, not mention an entire series, takes a lot.  It might not seem like much, but when I am into a show I am whole-heartedly into the show.  I will watch every episode.  The last thing I need is some hooligan walking in and asking me to explain to them why "Vince" from Entourage is in rehab and is not dating Sasha Grey anymore... Figure it out for yourself and watch the whole season! 


2.  Save talking for commercial breaks.
Picture it: You are sitting on your couch, beer in hand (if you're like me), John McClane is about push Hans Gruber right off of the Nakatomi Plaza in Die Hard, and some ass ding-bat walks in and tells the fifteen minute story of how he broke up with his girlfriend.  Dude... it's Die Hard.  Why can't these people wait for a Target commercial?  A boring Nike advertisement?  Or a Brett Favre Wrangler commercial?  Anything!  Why can't people talk during the most boring time of the show?  It has never made any sense to me.  When the only response I give is "Yeah" or "That's cool," and my eyes are transfixed on a 42' screen, take the hint: I AM WATCHING WHAT IS ON THE TELEVISION, YOU MORON!


3.  If you don't know what is going on, don't act like it.
This is one of the worst things someone can do.  Quite frankly, I believe this can ruin friendships.  If the New England Patriots are in the Super Bowl against the New York Giants, please do not ask who has the most fouls... That is not even the same sport.  Now, I will admit that last example was a bit dramatic, but you can get the picture.  People who act as if they know about what is going on is like going to Christmas Eve Mass when you never go on any other Sunday; the congregation knows, baby.  I would rather have someone sit there and ask questions about what happened (during commercial breaks, obviously) than act as if they have any clue to what is happening.


4.  Never ask for the remote if you are not in your own house.
These people deserved to get smacked.  When visiting the house of a friend, it is that friend's decision to air whatever it is they want.  If the host wants to watch hockey, you watch hockey.  If the host wants to watch baseball, you watch baseball.  If the host wants to watch the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, you suck it up, because if you are a guy odds are you are getting play for being so patient... That last one was besides the point, I'll give you that.  What I am getting at is, be respectful to those who control the remote.  Who knows?  Maybe if you wait long enough, the host will ask if there is anything on you want to watch.


5.  Don't make fun of what is on.
Let me give you a spoiler alert: anyone who does this is no friend of mine.  People who make fun of what other people are watching is my ultimate frustration when watching television; it is like going to a concert and telling the person who gave the invitation their music sucks balls as you are walking in.  Honestly, I had never experienced someone making fun of what I was watching so severely until this past interaction.  While I was sitting on my comfy green couch watching Bubba Watson make golf history in the final round of the 2012 Masters, someone (need not be named) walked in and berated the sport of golf for not only the remainder of the round, but for the rest of the day.  "Golf on television.  How boring is that, who cares?"  Promise me, readers, that you will NEVER, EVER DO THIS.  There is no better way to declare, "Hey, I'm the biggest asshole here" than making fun of what is on television when you walk into a house.  Would you not think the other people watching it liked it, maybe?  Simply dumb.

So those are my five rules.  Anyone who wants to add rules, please comment below.  If you have not recognized anyone who exemplifies these characteristics while watching television, you are probably that person no one likes watching television with... Figure it out.