That's a Moray?

Did you catch Steve Inskeep and Joe Palca's version of the Dean Martin classic this morning? I'm continually surprised at what people will do for a laugh. It did make me smile, though.

On another music note, I liked the Music Interludes today. "Loud Pipes" from Ratatat reminded me of "Your Woman" by White Town. I noticed "Coffee and TV" by Blur, but that must have been from the Marketplace Morning Report.

The Secret

Have you heard about The Secret? The author has been on Oprah and Slate Magazine has examined it. Oh, and the book -- there is an audiobook and DVD as well -- has been on the New York Times best seller list for 33 weeks. The secret is the law of attraction. Simply put: whatever you think about comes to you.

This New Age book about the power of positive thinking is rather polarizing. Day to Day had a short piece on it and positive psychology today.

Comments?

D2D

Daily Show correspondent Rob Riggle recently went on a reporting trip to Iraq. It's the first time the Comedy Central show has sent a correspondent to Iraq. In addition to his Daily Show gig, Riggle is a major in the Marine Corps reserves. Riggle talks with Madeleine Brand.

One of his "jokes" is "How is Indiana like Iraq?" Check it out here.

Bye, Joe!

Our p.m. host Joseph Kasko has left WVPE. He will be attending graduate school at the University of South Carolina for journalism this fall. We wish him the best and will surely miss him.

Good luck, Joe!

Neil Gaiman

I was thrilled to hear Neil Gaiman on Talk of the Nation yesterday. I am a huge fan of his work, especially The Sandman comic book series. He was on to discuss his book and movie Stardust that will open in theaters tomorrow. I enjoy TOTN even when I don't recognize the guests, but it is a special treat when I do.

Who has been your favorite guest on TOTN?