Ralph and and Deborah from San Pablo, CA wanted to remind us to get our facts straight on the Leadbelly song “good Night Irene” reference from our recent Florida show:
In the film “Sometimes A Great Notion,” it is Richard Jaeckel’s character (‘Joe Ben Stamper’) that drowns, and not Paul Newman’s (‘Hank Stamper”)
Bill who listens to us on WVPS Vermont Public Radio says…
I have been listening to your show as often as possible for years, and finally got the podcast today so I won’t miss another episode. My six year old grandson loves the show, and I can only think it is because you have so much fun doing it. Great panelists.
Thank you for all of your support throughout the years, Bill! We are thrilled you are able to share the show with your grandson as well.
Walt and I and the dogs don’t do a lot as a family, unless you count the Sunday morning ritual of Walt’s sharing sausage with both me and the dogs when he cooks his breakfast after Mass. I love that tradition — so do the dogs.
But on Sunday evening, the four of us gather around the radio in the living room and listen to Says You.
Walt will come into my office and let me know that…
Thank you Bev for your support in the past, and thanks for becoming a fan once again!
Thank you for distributing the show through iTunes! I used to listen on WGBH/WCAI when I lived on Cape Cod, and now that I’ve moved out to Iowa for grad school I can still listen (my local station doesn’t seem to carry the show). My girlfriend and I even went to one of the shows at Regis College while we were visiting family for Christmas. It was absolutely wonderful.
Thank you again for making the show more accessible…it’s easier to share with friends now!
Adam S. who listens to us on KUOW in Washington State wrote in sharing some knowledge on the brain buster question heard in last weeks show…
Loved the G&S themed puzzle in last night’s show. Particularly enjoyed the “When was Act I of Pirates set?” question, as I’ve used this brain teaser myself. However – if I do the math – I believe the answer provided and accepted on the show was wrong. If so, why, it would change the points given, and that might change the all important score! 🙂 On the other hand, it’s entirely possible that I’m mistaken, and I’d love to have my confusion cleared up either way.
Frederic is celebrating his 21st birthday as these things are usually counted. The 21st occurrence of February 29th (after his natal day) in his life will be in 1840. This means 21 leap years *after* his birth. Because 1800 is not a leap year (as correctly pointed out on the show), this will be 88 years after his birth year. Therefore, he was born in 1840 – 88 = 1852, making Act I take place on Feb 28th (or March 1st) of 1873, not 1877 as answered during the show.
A fan who listens through iTunes wrote a review on the Podcast.
margot84 wrote on January 10, 2016
So glad this is finally on iTunes. I live in a place that doesn’t get Says You on the local NPR station, so I had to find it on other stations and stream it (thanks for many broadcasts though Yellowstone Public Radio, WRP, and WGBH). Truly the smartest, quickest, funniest group of people on radio. And some of the weirdest puns you’ll ever hear. Always laugh at Carolyn Faye Fox’s strange, wonderful sense of humor. Though I miss the wonderful original host Richard Sher, the new host has hit his stride and the show remains wonderful. Thank you so much for finally putting the show on iTunes.
Jeff Missinne of Superior, WI shared his musical knowledge with us:
There were a couple bloopers committed during this week’s quiz on nonsense lyrics. Re “Da Doo Ron Ron,” one of your panelists had the answer right (was it Carolyn? I’m not sure now) when she said the song was recorded by the Crystals, but was called off her answer by Barry, who insisted it was the Shirelles. The Shirelles did have a minor hit with a somewhat similar song, “I Met Him On A Sunday, Ron-De, Ron-De,” but as far as I know never even recorded “Da Doo Ron Ron.”
The other answer was Murray’s, I believe, who was correct in identifying David Seville as the artist on “Witch Doctor.” This record actually pre-dated the introduction of the Chipmunks (in “The Chipmunk Song/Christmas, Don’t Be Late”) by about nine months; and was credited on the label as “The Music of David Seville.” (You can find plenty of shots of that label online.) Both songs were written by Seville under his real name, Ross Bagdasarian. “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” referred to by Barry, applies more to the 1980’s-present records made by his son Ross, Jr. (David Seville died in 1972.)
Thank you to all our wonderful listeners, especially those like Canice Flanagan of San Francisco, CA, who sent us these kind words:
I’ve listened to “Says You!” every Sunday afternoon at 4:00 for at least 15 years now —
I have nothing to add to the collective sorrow over Richard’s passing, but wanted to send kudos to Mr. Nolan and let the cast and crew know how much I enjoyed the season opener today. It was a delightful and fun and funny program, and I have no doubt it’s exactly what Richard would have wanted. Good job, Says You!!
Carol Botteron from Boston, MA shared her brilliant memory with us:
One of the bluffing words on October 10, 2015 was “acnestis,” which Says You! had used before. I’m surprised that the panelists didn’t remember the word. I don’t remember all the words but that one is so useful. I write the words so I can remember them during the discussion and look them up later. Sorry I didn’t record the date, but the other word in the previous show was “murcous.” The previous week included “occlupanid,” another favorite.
Listener Kristin Carlisle shared this tip with us:
I heard your question about your waist being a multiple of the size of your thumb: of this I’m unsure, but my late sister always checked to see if a pair of pants she was considering buying would fit, by measuring them around the circumference of her neck. If the pant waistband sides met, the pants would fit!
Have any of our other listeners tried this technique? Let us know!