Looking Forward Into 2009

Hello everyone, as 2009 approaches new goals shall be set, and we look back to see if old goals were met. So, I will look back upon old posts to see what I set for '08 if anything...

Ahhh yes, I started out 2008 with the Lava-Productions podcast. Haha, that seems like forever ago. So, I think my goal was to get something started. And look at this, goal accomplished. Now, this isn't the biggest podcast ever but I'm hoping it will gain an audience.

Anyways, looking into 2009, we can hope for the best. I know Melissa and I both wish we could do the podcast more often, and maybe that'll happen, but you never know. It would be really cool if I could get different groups of people recording podcasts together that way we can get more out there. Maybe we should do that... If you and a friend of yours have wanted to do a podcast together but don't know how to publish it, email me! If you record it and send everything to me, I could get it going here. Randomness Squared would truly start being random surprises about who is going to be on the podcast.

This is me brainstorming, can you tell? Haha, anyways as always, thanks for reading and look for more great stuff in 2009! Maybe Melissa will add her own little addition to this post after me...

~Jake

Random Update #7: Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays everyone!

Let's get to the update:

WE NEED PEOPLE! Plain and simple, we would like to have more people be part of this site. I, personally, would like to see news posters who could post commentaries on random news of the world. Or I would like to see people post funny stories and stuff. There is a whole bunch of things this site could evolve into, and I would like to see this site grow exponentially on 2009.

Anyways, if you would like to help out in anyway, writer, editor, podcaster, or any other ideas that you have, please email me at xLavax@Gmail.com

Happy Holidays!

~Jake

Randomness Squared #8: Stuff

Hey everyone! We're back! We both have been in school for a few months now, and we have finally gotten a chance to record. It was a little sudden notice, so excuse us for our Randomness!

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-85+ Days
-LittleBigPlanet...finally!
-Other stuff

So, enjoy this Randomness Squared and hopefully we can get back into the swing of things. Thanks for listening!

Random Update #6

Hello everyone! This is Melissa. I just wanted to let everyone know that we are still here. Between my Lasik and school starting for both of us, things have been a bit crazy lately. Thankfully I brought my headset with me to college, so we will have a new podcast up as soon as possible. Keep checking back!

-this is Jake's part now-

I didn't want to do another post, so I am just editing this one.

School just started for me today, so stuff is going to be crazy again. I'm taking some tough classes this year, and it's marching band season, so all that will be going on. So, hang in there, and we will do as much as we can! Thanks for reading!

Random Updae #5

Hey everyone, it's time once again for a Random Update!

The Olympics are under way and the opening ceremony was terrific! I had some issues watching it... But more on that in the next podcast.



Speaking of next podcast. Melissa had Lasik Eye Surgery a few days ago and is doing very well! She can't really look at a computer screen for too long without her eye getting very dry, so we are unsure when the next podcast will be. That on top of the fact that I now have band camp.

So, in conclusion, we don't know when the next one will be. It should be fairly soon, but I just wanted to keep you all updated and aware of what is going on. So, go! and enjoy the Beijing Olympics! Yay Table Tennis!

Randomness Squared #7: HBP Trailer

We're back! With episode 7!

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Show Notes:
-New Intro!
-New Layout!
-News!
-New Trailer for Half-Blood Prince! http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/
-News about Podcast stuff!
-Now we end!

I hope that's enough 'n's for you all! So, we hope you enjoyed this podcast, and look for new site updates, and more regular news and stuff in the near future!

Email: randomnesssquared@yahoo.com

Random Update #4

Hey everyone! First off I'd like to thank everyone who visits the site and has helped out by telling people about this podcast. We now have over 100 unique hits which I think is a great achievement for a podcast so small.

Secondly I want to apologize for the lack of podcasts. Melissa has been extremely busy with work, and when we did record one, one of the files was corrupted and they couldn't be edited together. Don't worry, it was a short episode, and we didn't talk about much.

So, that brings me to my final point. If anyone knows how I can record both Melissa and I talking on one computer that would be great. Please email me xLavax@Gmail.com or randomnesssquared@yahoo.com. It would be a giant help. It would solve a lot of problems and make editing go a lot smoother. Which means more podcasts quicker.

So, thanks for hanging in there, and Melissa and I can hopefully get a podcast together soon. Thanks for reading!

~Jake

E3 2008

Hey everyone! It's Jake here. I know it's late notice but I will be posting updates about Nintendo's E3 conference for the next hour or so. I'm going to watch it live on a website and react live as well. The reactions will be on my new Twitter account:

http://twitter.com/JakeNeuman

So, if you are interested check it out and if you would like to watch it live check out lithcast.com or gamespot.com (maybe, not positive on the gamespot one).

Random Update #3

Hello everyone that actually reads this and if you do please comment!

It's Jake here with another Random Update... oooOOooo, ahhhhh!

Yes, we apologize for there not being a podcast this week, we were both busy and it kind of just slipped our minds -sets up alarm on iPhone-. Anyways, there wont be one this week either probably as Melissa is moving back home for the rest of the summer. She is just finishing up summer classes and stuff like that. I also have a dentist appointment among other things this week.

We did fix our hosting issues and it seems to be working rather well even though episode 6 got sent out to everyone again last week titled "Good News" on iTunes. But that wont happen again, I promise =).

So, enjoy your week and we will podcast again as soon as possible. Thanks for reading and PLEASE comment!

P.S. we are still looking for editors and fellow podcasters, please email randomnesssquared@yahoo.com or xLavax@Gmail.com to contact us. Thanks!

~Jake

Good News

I have good news everyone! I was able to locate a file host! for free! Just a lot of passwords I have to remember. Anyways, let's get to the point. The file below is episode 6. As of now I am not planning on uploading the other ones, but if someone does want them uploaded I will.

Here is episode 6!

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hopefully it goes up on iTunes, but I am not sure if multiples of the same episode will go up. So, stay tuned for episode 7 later this week or next Monday, not sure yet. Just stay tuned!


MELISSA'S EDIT: Jake is a total hero! Much thanks goes out to him for saving the podcast and our wallets. <3

Hosting Issues

Hey everyone, if you are having troubles downloading the podcast (in anyway shape or form) I apologize.

The host that I use is being weird for some reason and in the future I may have to rely on paying a site. However we have not reached that point yet. The files are not available for download currently, but hopefully this is just a temporary thing.

Because it is 4th of July and with that comes this long weekend, Melissa is at home and I am trying to not worry about this. So, come Tuesday we will have an update for you. Melissa also has a speech to worry about.

So, I believe that is all for now. Have a good long weekend, and keep enjoying summer!

~Jake

P.S. If you know of a good host that is cheap, or better, free, please email me at xLavax@Gmail.com, thanks!

Randomness Squared #6: We Have Stuff to Talk About

Episode #6 is heeeeeeeeere! And we actually have things to talk about!

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Show Notes:
-Tattoos to Roller Coasters?
-iPhone 2.0 (Melissa wants one)
-Canada Day (Yay Canada!)
-Podcast Editors/People

http://08.the3day.org/site/TR/Walk/ChicagoEvent?pg=personal&fr_id=1160&fr_id=1160&px=1594347
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_Day
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_three_(writing)

As always please email randomnesssquared@yahoo.com with comments/concerns or if you want to be part of the podcast in any way! Other contact information can be found on the right sidebar.

Opening Music: "Waiting for a War" by The Morning Benders
Closing Music: "I Can Be Your Friend" by The O.C. Supertones

Save the Internet

Randomness Squared #5: Speech #1 Done!

Episode was slightly delay because Melissa was working on a speech, but never fear, it is here!

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Show Notes:
-Speech #1 Done!
-Wall-E
-No Happy News
-Lawn Mowing
-Snapes on a Plane

Want to join in on the fun that is Randomness Squared, get to post here, record Podcasts and meet some great people! Email: randomnesssquared@yahoo.com

Have a question you want to ask Melissa and I? Email: randomnesssquared@yahoo.com and it will be read and answered on the podcast!

Thanks for listening!

Randomness Squared #4: Melissa Has Moved!

Hey everyone! This podcast was recorded on June 11th, I think. I can't remember that far back, but I finally edited it! -cheers- This is why we need an editor! So, here are the show notes, contact information included, etc, etc, etc...

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Show Notes:
-Melissa moved
-Summertime is here at last! (for Jake at least)
-Happy News! Improv-style!
-w00t!

Comments, Questions, Concerns? Email: randomnesssquared@yahoo.com

This post was edited by Melissa, because Jake is horrible at the sort of thing. :P

Random Update #2

Hey everyone, it's Jake here with a few updates.

First off, sorry for no new episode this week, I went through an emotional roller coaster over the past few days and wasn't up to recording, and Melissa is busy packing to go off to summer school. Don't worry, we'll still be recording and I'm sure you all will hear all about that in the next episode.

Secondly, sorry for misnaming last week's post/episode thingy, total accident and I can't believe I missed it, I'll be double checking my stuff from now on.

Lastly, we need people to apply to be part of this! No previous experience is needed to record, and some experience is asked for when editing. Please email randomnesssquared@yahoo.com to apply, ask questions comment on the show, anything!

So, thanks for reading and continuing to check this page. School is almost over for me, and Melissa will have a very clear schedule during her Summer School, so we should be ably to get another podcast next week. Until then, ttfn!

Randomness Squared 3#: Uh...Yeah

Episode 3, the slightly crappy episode. Just kidding. It's fine, connections were crappy and we had to cut the recording short, but yeah, otherwise fine. Few show notes today as it is 10:17pm on a school night.

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Show Notes:
-Movies
-Connection issue
-Elevator Music
-Hopefully next week...

So, yeah, that's all for this week, see you all later and thanks for listening!
Opening song: "Pollywog in a Bog" by: Barenaked Ladies available on iTunes
Elevator Music: "Theme for Young Lovers" by: Percy Faith & His Orchestra

Happy News Week #1

Hello and welcome to the Happy News Network, your one and only source for news that doesn’t make you depressed. If you are looking for regular news programs, I suggest you tune in to NBC or any other channel for updates on the latest shootings, trials, and arrests. My name is Melissa, and I will be your host today.


In our first story today, the Illinois Department of Human Services started a program to help African Americans who do not go see doctors. The health care program targets African Americans in barber shops. Nurses go to barber shops to do simple tests like blood pressure in order to catch problems like diabetes or heart conditions. It may be a strange location, but if it gets healthcare out, I guess people can’t complain.

In Aurora, a man broke the stationary bike record by riding for an estimated 177 hours over the course of nine days. In accordance with Guinness rules, George was given 5 minutes of rest for every hour he rode. These minutes could roll over to allow for longer rest periods. In total he slept for nine hours, but never for more than about 10 minutes at a time. George had broken the world record twice before, but a bookkeeping error disqualified him the first time, and the second time someone else broke his record a month later. He hopes that this record will be certified in time for the next World Records publication. Keep a look out!

Finally, a 24 year-old girl was recently granted a degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Engineering after six years. Lucy had been diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at the age of four. By the time she was 9 she was confined to a wheelchair. For the six years that Lucy was in college, her mother helped her to all of her classes, helping her study, packing the right books and notebooks, and making sure that everything was in order. In total, her mother sat with her through 2,100 hours of classes alone, not counting studying and meetings with professors. If that’s not love, I don’t know what is.


I hope you have enjoyed the first edition of the Happy News Network. I would appreciate any and all feedback about the segment. Have a great week!

Randomness Squared #2: Happy News Network

Episode 2 is here! Earlier than expected!

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Show Notes:
-It's just random!
-Cruises and Bingo
-No, I didn't kill my sister. I'm not that mean
-Sand dunes
-Paint colors
-Happy News Network!
-Midnight Movies
-Me, Myself, and Bob
-City of Ember Movie???
-No podcast next week, Melissa out of town...on a cruise...

Opening and closing music from the Barenaked Ladies album "Snacktime!"
News Music: "The Mission Theme (Theme for NBC News)" by John Williams

Please comment, email, anything to tell us what you think! Contact info on the right!

Random Update #1

Hello everyone! Time for the first "Random Update" Oooooo! Looks spiffy, does it not? So, let's get right to it.

First off, if you weren't aware, the podcast is on iTunes! CLICK HERE!

Secondly, it's...DUN DUN DUN...Logo Time!!! I know it's big but it was made for iTunes, so yeah. Enjoy!



Thirdly, if you look to your right, there are a bunch of new thingies! Yes, I said thingies. I'm gunna list em' from top to bottom.
Looking for: Yes, we are looking for more people to help out with the site!
Blog Archive: Check out all our old posts and stuuuuuuuuuuf.
Visitor Count: Helps everyone see how many different people have seen the site.
Important Links: Check out important links, to mine and Melissa's blogs and Lava-Productions the main site for all of this!
Happy News Network: Melissa's Happy News, staring this week on the podcast!
Contact Information: Just some general contact info for you all to reach us!
and finally History: Just a quick summary of how this came to be.

So, I think that is all for now, we are planning on recording the podcast tomorrow and it should be up by Friday, Until then, thanks for reading!

~Jake

Randomness Squared Available on iTunes

Randomness is now Available on iTunes, please subscribe if possible, I know not all of you have iPods, but that's why we make it available for direct download!

Randomness Squared iTunes link

So, enjoy and look for new episodes every Thursday or Friday!

Randomness Squared

Hello! If you haven't read the first post...you should! Anyways, here is the first episode of Randomness Squared!

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Show Notes:
-Jake and Melissa!
-30+ Plugs
-Off track...a little...
-Wii would like to race
-and much more!

Keep in mind this was the first episode and we are both still getting a hang of this! It will hopefully be up on iTunes soon and that requires me getting a logo put together, scanner and paint here I come. So, hope you enjoy!

~Jake

Randomness Squared

Welcome to Randomness Squared! The Podcast that is pretty much, random. We cover stuff from News to crazy news to video games to books to anything else we can think of. Excuse our tangents! The first episode was first available on The Blog and Podcast of a Teenage Guy (link on the right) and then will be available here. A brief history will be put on the right in case you are interested. And, um, that's all for now.

By the way, I'm Jake! and Melissa will be able to post here momentarilly.