Overtime! [Updated]

The Tribute Show usually operates under the mantra of "Power and a half for an hour and a half"; today's show was an exception. Due to factors outside of our control, our show went on for another 45 minutes; which made "Over twice the power for more than two hours" a bit more fitting. Luckily, we were prepared for just such an occasion. Sam and I had both brought extra music for no logical reason and I'm glad I finally seized the opportunity to play some ELO. If anyone kept listening after our regular sign-off time, I hope you enjoyed the bonus tracks. They won't be posted as a playlist, so "The Day the Show Couldn't Die" may just become an urban legend. At 2:45 we decided to turn off the transmitter, so anyone who turned in after that found dead air. Sorry, but it was necessary. The dead air playlist will also not be added to the blog.

I believe the Beatles show was a success, even though it was the first time we've never had a caller. We learned more about the power of bacon sandwiches and the mighty Bowie. I for one am anxious to see Sam's skills in wizardry develop. Perhaps he will learn to remove the curse put upon him that prevents him from enjoying an absolutely brilliant film: The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra.

One bit of business that was left unfinished this afternoon was the matter of last week's theme-guessing contest. We discussed the merits and shortcomings of the technically-oriented guesses, but didn't call to attention the two more artistic suggestions. The first runner-up in this category was "Sarah Palin". A few weeks ago this might have won, but at the Tribute Show we are on the cutting edge of topicality, unlike Mrs. Palin.

That just leaves the winner. The solution that made me laugh most was that I am unable to speak Italian, no matter how long I've been studying it. Impressively, the young lady that provided this answer cataloged contextual evidence as well. For the most entertaining answer, Alaina Andzelewski has won the chance to have me come to her home and cook mashed potatoes.

11/24 Update: On Saturday night our winner claimed her prize, and the potatoes were delicious.