Former Minneapolis Star-Tribune columnist, current Minneapolis Star-Tribune Web guy and the proprietor of what is probably the greatest, funniest, weirdest Web site ever (YMMV), James Lileks, bleated today: “…I will be doing a super-secret project with Mike Nelson of MST3K fame…”
Could this mean he will be a Rifftrax guest riffer?? This is something that fans of both Rifftrax and Lileks (such as yours truly) have been pushing for since they became aware that Mike and James are pals. James, a former radio host for a number of years (who still does a great weekly podcast), is ridiculously smooth in front of the microphone and has a great ear for comedy. He should drop into a Rifftrax slot like a hand in a perfectly fitting glove, he should. Here’s hoping!
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KATU-TV in Portland, Ore., interviews Josh and Frank. They discuss the usual topics, and even offer a smidge more info on the Time Tube.
LAist interviews Mike about RiffTrax, living in Southern California, and being edgy without working blue. And Mike is frightened to learn about Andrew’s Project: Riff site. But then, who isn’t? 
Thanks to Michele for the interview and the link! Maximumfun.org‘s The Sound of Young America podcast interviews Joel, Josh and Frank. They cover a wide range of topics from the early days of MST3K to creating the first episode of Cinematic Titanic. Rifftrax has posted THEIR versions of several campaign commercials:
We begin with a Hillary Clinton ad from Iowa, urging people to caucus: John McCain tackles the format wars: Barack Obama promises change: John McCain takes a bold stance against Woodstock: Mike Huckabee explains the REAL reason he wants to abolish the IRS: And, finally, Hillary Clinton ruins Christmas: |
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