The Bitterest Pill
The Dan Klass Show: Comedy, commentary and music from a stay-at-home dad/shut-in.
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#159: Christmas Time is Here Again
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I talk about The Winter Program and saving seats, and how a mail order company ruined Christmas, then I read Oh, Christmas Tree. Help Scott Sigler make the New York Times Best Seller List. Preorder Contagious NOW! Thanks to Animal Rescue Force Friends for their great version of …
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#153 - Vote for Cousin Barry
Today marks the 4th Anniversary of The Bitterest Pill. And, I think its time again to speak freely Okay, sort of freely. Really, I dont say anything except this: I WANT an elitist President. I dont want a president who I could see myself having a beer with. I want a president who (whom?) is so e …
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Send your Bat or Vampire drawing in for ARFF Halloween Special
Hey, ARFF! viewers! We want to put YOU on ARFF! Well, your drawing anyway! Were getting ready for our Batty About Bats Halloween Special and if you send us a bat or vampire drawing it could be included in the show! E-mail digital files to info@arff.tv, or snail-mail drawings to: ARFF! Batty About …
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#149: Nine and a Half Years
The kids and I went to Target to shop for Halloween decor, ate burgers, played with dry ice and realized that half time has passed. We had snacks at the Starbucks inside the Target. Better than having lunch at the McDonalds inside the Home Depot. Powered by Gregarious (21) Share This! Download #1 …
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#146: Three Minutes and Two Hours
Today is the first day that both the kids are in school for a full day. Wow. Of course, I thought Id spend much of my new free time running Hudsons snack over to him just in the nick of time Im still getting my neighbors computer situation straightened out. I got the impression that the internet …
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BONUS: Bitterest Obsidian
As a bonus, while I wrap up my vacation and head off to the New Media Expo, here is my contribution to J.C. Hutchins 7th Son: Obsidian. Also, check out mixed media magazine/site Verge of LA, which includes my How To Meet Any Woman You Want, Guaranteed. And, of course, meet me at Coverville 500 at Ba …
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#140: Breathe In, Breathe Out
Today I talk about the shocking events at the dojo and how I need to get even more exercise (and thats an order). Also, we tented the house this past week, which was supposed to force me to take a few days off of working and running around and worrying and all that. Instead, it turned into tenting …
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#135: Can You Answer Your Phone Please?
I had to go to New York City. I had to bring a large video camera and tripod with me, as well as a pressed shirt and pants. We had to fly in on Monday, video tape something at the crack of dawn Tuesday, and fly back to Los Angeles. It was a perfect plan. Until I got involved As an additional not …
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#120: I Talk About Puppies/Melissas Back
Why, why, why do I have to lose my voice every time I get even the smallest cold? Cant you just keep your little snot-faucet of a kid home from school for a day or two so I dont have to suck a Ludens for five days? I talk about American Idle, I ask Tim Coyne to blog about me if I commit suicide, an …
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#116: Happy (its a) New Year
From DIRECTLY under the flight path at Los Angeles International Airport Man, you can tell its been a while, since ramble on for over an hour. Sorry, but I had a lot to get off my chest. We talk about how the planes take off, viruses, Mt. Saint Helens, Hoover Dam, the Senior Dance Squad, jumping …
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#111: Two Hours, Im Sorry
Hudson and the new Beary Two hours sleep. I dont remember what was said. Digg ItPowered by Gregarious (21) Share This! Download #111: Two Hours, I'm Sorry
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#110: Lets Get Lost
I dont remember what I talked about, all I remember is that I got lost. Well, not lost, but turned around. Echo Park, Albert taking me to Los Vegas, Steal Plate in the Head Guy, Iraj, burning down the cottage, B-Movie books and firing puppets. Ill warn you, this is a car cast. Sorry for the poor q …
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#129: Chutes and Ladders
This time around I discuss a startling revelation about one of my listeners. Namely, his address. All because I killed my keyboard with one of those white magic sponge things. I cant seem to beat my kids at Chutes Ladders. Ever. What is the universe trying to tell me? I tell the story of Hudson …
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#126: Jury Doodie / Explosive Afternoon
Apparently, I no longer am able to automatically get out of jury duty. Great Gotta work the system? Just slop on some Smiley Greeze!??? It works wonders! I have got to stop guzzling caffiene, eating freezer pancakes and chocolate covered coffee beans, and get a nights sleep. And, for some reaso …
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#123: The Bitterest Pill is a Paxil
I am going through Paxil withdrawal. I admit it, Ive been on anti-depressants to treat a non-depression relatedsituation (that Im just not ready to make like of yet). And, its time to give up. The problem is, I am now (as the New York Times mistakenly claimed) an addict. Literally. Apparently, …
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#122: Please Don???t Break
I hate having people in the house. I admit it. The moment they arrive, I want them to get the hell out. Not friends, but workers, cleaners, co-workers, etc. I am reduced to fetching toilet paper and cleaning products. I woke up at midnight to the sounds of someone nearly choking to death, and f …
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122: Please Don???t Break
I hate having people in the house. I admit it. The moment they arrive, I want them to get the hell out. Not friends, but workers, cleaners, co-workers, etc. I am reduced to fetching toilet paper and cleaning products. I woke up at midnight to the sounds of someone nearly choking to death, and f …
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#121: I Wanna be a Car Wash Mogul
I dont like talking about money, but I do like listening about money, and if I listen too much about money, eventually Im gonna have to talk about it, right? I reveal my no-longer-secret desire to be a wealthy man, we discuss neighborhood safety, the University of Texas in Austin findings about stay …
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#120: I Talk About Puppies/Melissa???s Back
Why, why, why do I have to lose my voice every time I get even the smallest cold? Cant you just keep your little snot-faucet of a kid home from school for a day or two so I dont have to suck a Ludens for five days? I talk about American Idle, I ask Tim Coyne to blog about me if I commit suicide, ho …
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Helga Rules: An Update
Hello. Remember me? My name is Helga. I am the Eastern European dominatrix who performs the voice of Dans computer. How are you? Whatever. As you are probably guessing by now, Dan has no new episode of The Bitterest Pill for you this week. Even though he promised he would do a new show once a …

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