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Nest of Vipers Podcast: Cultural chitchat for know-it-alls, ne'er-do-wells and nattering nabobs everywhere.

Release Date: February 15, 2007
Frequency: Twice a month. New episodes released on the 1st and 15th of each month.
Download it from: iTunes or www.kqed.org/nestofvipers. The direct link to the iTunes page is:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=216765667

Contact: nestofvipers@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.kqed.org/nestofvipers, www.myspace.com/nestofviperspodcast

KQED announces the release of the Nest of Vipers Podcast hosted by San Francisco independent filmmaker Danny Plotnick (Swingers' Serenade, I'm Not Fascinating). Like the unholy coupling of Fresh Air and The Best Damn Sports Show, Nest of Vipers is smart, funny, and irreverent. Each episode features the rantings, ravings and erudite patter of independent musicians, filmmakers, writers and comedians holding court on cultural topics of the utmost importance.

Episode 1: Worst Rock Show Ever
Release Date: Out Now!
Guests: Beth Lisick (author, Everybody Into The Pool), Anthony Bedard (musician, Hemlock Tavern, Hank IV), John Whitson (Holy Mountain Records)

Episode 2: Books That Would Make Great Movies & How Hollywood Would Ruin Them
Release Date: March 1, 2007
Guests: Bucky Sinister (author, Whiskey & Robots), Anthony Bedard (musician, Hemlock Tavern, Hank IV), Nicole Hunter (High School Librarian, culture junky)

Episode 3: Secret Cinema: Tales of Forgotten Films and Movie Palaces
Release Date: March 15, 2007
Guests: Jack Stevenson (film writer, Land of 1000 Balconies, Fleshpot, Addicted), Christian Bruno (filmmaker, Pie Fight '69), Jesse Ficks (film programmer, Midnite For Maniacs)

Episode 4: Aritsts' Most Embarrassing Moments
Release Date: April 1, 2007
Guests: Chris Xefos (musician King Missile, Drop Quarters), Bucky Sinister (author Whiskey & Robots), Kurt Keppeler (musician, Fierce Antler)

Episode 5: Formative Moment as An Artist
Release Date: April 15, 2007
Guests: Alison Faith Levy (musician, The Sippy Cups), Bucky Sinister (author Whiskey & Robots), Kurt Keppeler (musician, Fierce Antler)

About KQED Interactive
KQED Interactive (www.kqed.org) develops content and applications for digital platforms and mobile devices. Since 1994, KQED Interactive has provided users with a place to interact, learn more, and connect with others on the issues and topics explored on radio and television. The website hosts online services for KQED Public Television, Public Radio, and Education Network, and serves as a community convener, providing event listings, resources, online polls, podcasts, blogs and other items of timely interest. KQED Interactive functions as KQED's third media platform, delivering content specifically acquired and produced for the Web.

For interviews, photos, logos, or to receive advance episodes contact Danny Plotnick at: nestofvipers@sbcglobal.net
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