Radio Askew
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Radio Askew is a podcast
on topics related to the works of Kevin Smith
and Scott Mosier
and their View Askew production company.
Hosted by Will Wilkins, the first show (5/5/05) was only 20 minutes long. The show has grown progressivley longer, with recent episodes lasting over an hour. Starting with episode 5 (9/25/05), Scott Kramer joined Will Wilkins as co-host until Show #38 (7/16/2006). All episodes are available from the iTunes Music Store.
In February 2006, the show featured an audio scene from Clerks II
, for which it was mentioned at View Askew's official news website.
The live shows often get lost, and Scott and Will have to record another show
Recently, the shows have been streamed live while they are recorded. This allows Will and
Scott to take phone calls live on the air and communicate with the fanbase live via VAchat.net (link).
When the boys aren't doing a live show, the 24-hour .pls feed plays old interviews with Kevin from other radio shows, past episodes of Radio Askew, and View Askew-related music.
Starting July 15, 2006 and ending the day of Clerk II's release on the 21st, there will be a Radio Askew podcast every day.
Importance of the 7 Days of Shows
Other Names for the 7 Days of Shows
Podcast
A podcast is a series of digital media files that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication...
on topics related to the works of Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith
Kevin Patrick Smith is an American screenwriter, actor, film producer, and director, as well as a popular comic book writer, author, comedian/raconteur, and internet radio personality best recognized by viewers as Silent Bob...
and Scott Mosier
Scott Mosier
Scott A Mosier is an American-Canadian film producer, editor, podcaster and actor best known for his work with director Kevin Smith, with whom he co-hosts the weekly podcast, Smodcast.-Early life:...
and their View Askew production company.
Hosted by Will Wilkins, the first show (5/5/05) was only 20 minutes long. The show has grown progressivley longer, with recent episodes lasting over an hour. Starting with episode 5 (9/25/05), Scott Kramer joined Will Wilkins as co-host until Show #38 (7/16/2006). All episodes are available from the iTunes Music Store.
In February 2006, the show featured an audio scene from Clerks II
Clerks II
Clerks II is a 2006 American comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith, sequel to his 1994 film Clerks, and his sixth and latest feature film to be set in the View Askewniverse...
, for which it was mentioned at View Askew's official news website.
Staples of Radio Askew
- The show often features older clips of Kevin Smith and other View Askew alum in interviews and the like.
- Music featured in any of the VA films.
- Box Office Time Machine, where Will and Scott list and discuss the top 10 movies in the box office from the day of the show from both 10 and 20 years ago.
- Interviews with the last person in line at VA signing events.
- Virtual Kevin - Simply must be heard to be believed.
The live shows often get lost, and Scott and Will have to record another show
Recently, the shows have been streamed live while they are recorded. This allows Will and
Scott to take phone calls live on the air and communicate with the fanbase live via VAchat.net (link).
When the boys aren't doing a live show, the 24-hour .pls feed plays old interviews with Kevin from other radio shows, past episodes of Radio Askew, and View Askew-related music.
Notable guests
- Kevin Smith and Bryan Johnson from Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash West.
- Brian Lynch, creator of Angry Naked Pat (link) and Big Helium Dog (IMDB page).
- The Great Luke Ski, parody musician (link).
- Jim BiancoJim BiancoJim Bianco is a critically acclaimed independent musician, singer, songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles, California.-Early life:...
, independent musician (link). - Karl Miller, front man of Star TrekStar TrekStar Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
Tribute Band Warp 11Warp 11Warp 11 is a rock band from Sacramento, California that performs original songs with lyrics entirely about Star Trek. Warp 11 music covers a range of styles including alternative, classic rock, punk, country and blues. Their lyrics are humorous and sometimes profane. Warp 11 was interviewed in the...
. - Ming Chen, official View Askew site webmaster.
- Jed WhedonJed WhedonJed Tucker Whedon is a screenwriter and musician. Jed is from a family of writers: he is the son of screenwriter Tom Whedon, grandson of screenwriter John Whedon, and the brother of screenwriter Zack Whedon and producer/director/writer Joss Whedon...
, Screenwriter & Musician for TV & Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along BlogDr. Horrible's Sing-Along BlogDr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog is a 2008 musical tragicomedy miniseries in three acts, produced exclusively for Internet distribution. Filmed and set in Los Angeles, the show tells the story of Dr... - Zak Charles KnutsonZak Charles KnutsonZak Knutson is a movie producer and actor. He has a company called Chop Shop Entertainment with longtime friend Joey Figueroa...
, movie producer & actor. - Bob StencilBob StencilBob Stencil is a fictional ex-Braniff Airlines pilot best known for humorous coverage and interviews at the Comic Con International convention, asking questions of stars such as Seth Rogen, etc...
, Comic Con International interviewer.
7 Days of Shows
Due to scheduling conflicts and the recording equipment being sent to Vulgarthon '06 to record a post-show round table discussion (which never got recorded), there was a notable gap between shows 36 (May 21, 2006) and 37 (July 15, 2006). However, upon the show's return, Will announced the 7 Days of Shows.Starting July 15, 2006 and ending the day of Clerk II's release on the 21st, there will be a Radio Askew podcast every day.
Importance of the 7 Days of Shows
- The first Radio Askew show in 2 months.
- The return of Scott Kramer after a three show absence.
- The coining of the term "Webernets" and the subsequent revelation that it did, in fact, already exist.
- Show number 37 (which holds special significance in the View Askewniverse since ClerksClerksClerks is a 1994 independent comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith, who also appears in the film as Silent Bob. Starring Brian O'Halloran as Dante Hicks and Jeff Anderson as Randal Graves, it presents a day in the lives of two store clerks and their acquaintances...
) - The show from the day of Clerks II's release, July 21, 2006.
- The announcement of Scott Kramer's retirement from consistent co-host duties.
- Two Howard the Duck references, in a row.
Other Names for the 7 Days of Shows
- Uncle Will's 7 Day's of Penance (for missing two month's worth of shows).
- The Radio Askew 7 Day Marathon.