On this, their final broadcast of 2010, the men of The Spoon take stock of the show's journey from inception to "almost a thing," and speculate as to what adventures the future may bring. SAL focuses on the bizarre series of spilled dominoes that is the life of one Phil Spector. Speaking of weirdness, returning guest Joe Oesterle drops by for more tales of the oddities found in Hollywood, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and the boundless reaches of the human mind. Finally, some much-needed Holiday cheer is supplied in the form of a childhood anecdote roundtable, and the debut of an original Christmas song written by Rob & Chris. All this, plus listener feedback, the cupcake craze, Mormon curse words, and a reverie for the flood plain formerly known as Los Angeles. Additional music by Finland Station, Otis Gibson & The Rockhounds, Steve Mauldin, Scott Michael Minchk, Michael Gigante, and Candypants. Thanks so much for your presence and patronage. See you in 2011!

What, exactly, is a legacy? Where does it come from? What is it for? How can it be sodomized, and why should anyone care? Inspired by the anniversary of John Lennon's death, the men of The Spoon whip out their word scalpels and dissect one of the more important aspects of this show's ethos: the right -- nay, the duty -- to be honest and unmerciful, even if it means killing one's gods. (Metaphorically, of course.) Other items of interest: voice acting advice, the art of the 2% joke, Robbie apologizing for crimes both real and imagined, and for those who prefer the older, funnier take on this week's topic du jour, a classic-style SAL wherein Tiger Woods gets a doozy of a ribbing. Mazuma! Music by The Barracudas, Walter Clevenger & The Dairy Kings, and Stew

The events of this installment unfold like a classically groomed mullet: business in the front, party in the back! In the first half, our fair trio consider changing the name of the show to "The Tip," even as they attempt to circumnavigate the technological, economic, and political iceberg that is the Net Neutrality debate. With that nod toward the show's original mission statement under their collective belt, they set course for an unapologetic excursion into whimsy and geek love. Chris rubs elbows with animation greats, Thom remarks on his pseudo-Floydian adventures, Robbie recalls the horror comics that made him a man (in more ways than one) and all three reveal the films which have the power to reduce them to pitiful, tear-streaked wrecks. Goonies never say die! Music by The Andersons, Manitoba's Wild Kingdom, and Spooky Pie