impasse

(Well, Blogtalk Radio, it's been fun.)

Yesterday I logged in and tried to schedule a BB&Guns so I could see what sort of dumbassery changes BTR has decided to inflict on its non-premium (read as: non-paying) hosts.

The situation is as follows: non-premium hosts are limited to one half hour show per weekday at non-primetime hours, which means unless I want to do a show in the morning, afternoon or o-dark-thirty the available evening timeslots are 6PM, 6:30PM, 11PM, or 11:30PM. Eastern.

I enjoyed doing the show and was delighted to be able to provide an evening of gunnie camaraderie and conversation but I'm a little unsure of where to go from here. There are still topics to explore - I wanted to do a Big Gay Pink Pistols Show and a Gimps with Guns Show, for instance. But becoming a premium host is out of the question. Even if some wealthy BB&G fan decided to sponsor the show out of the kindness of their heart, I would refuse. The quality of service Blogtalk Radio provides is just not worth what they're asking. $40 per year, I could see. Maybe. But $400? No way in hell.

dun dun DUUUUUUN...!

Today's the day we find out the fate of B B & Guns!



Stay tuned!

BB&Guns: Security Theater & Things That Go Boom

As I'm sure everyone already knows, tonight BB&Guns will be joined by Mr. Boomershoot himself - Joe Huffman. I've wanted to get Joe on one show (or another) for quite a while now but I've been a bit shy about asking. He's an incredibly interesting guy, has a unique way of looking at things and, as I found out in Charlotte, is super nice to boot. So I asked, he said yes, and here we all are, having a show tonight at 8PM eastern.

So pour yourself something nice, put your feet up and log in to join the chat. If you have any questions or comments, the number to call is (347) 215-8643.

BB & Guns, 8PM eastern, Blogtalk Radio!

BB&Guns: &Marko

Tonight JayG and I have an honest-to-goodness guest! Marko (AKA The Munchkin Wrangler, AKA Major Caudill) has agreed to come and hang out with us for an hour.

We'll chat about recent events, Marko's life as a science fiction writer, his awesome kids, what motivated him to move to the land of snow and ice, why he started blogging, and , yeah...why the gun really IS civilization.

And more, probably.

We'll also be taking questions and comments from our listeners, of course. We'd love to hear from you. The number to call in is (347) 215-8643.

So join BB&Guns tonight on Blogtalk Radio at 8PM eastern - & remember to log in to join the chat! (and say hi to my Mom!)

BB&Guns: Packin'

Tonight's show is going to focus on CCW: your friendly hosts' personal experiences, what you say when someone asks you why you carry, awesome dead goblin stories and your "first time" - we totally want to hear about that.

So join JayG and me this evening at 8PM (eastern, AKA Bredatime) on BlogTalk Radio for 2011's first episiode of BB&Guns!

Log in for the chat and be sure to call in. The number is (347) 215-8643...we want to hear from you!

BB&Guns: Out & proud!

Even though there are lots of reasons why a person might feel the need to hide their 2nd Amendment orientation, all of us will eventually experience the need to 'fess up to our love of the gun.

Tonight JayG and I will discuss what it's like "coming out of the closet gun safe" - and we of course want to hear stories of your experiences, too...especially if you are not what society would consider a typical gun owner. (Ladies, this means you.)

So join us tonight for all this (and probably more!) on BB&Guns, at 8PM eastern. This is the last show of 2010 so pour yourself something festive, log in for the chat, and be sure to call in!

BB&G: for sale

Since my most recent "shrink & pink" post seemed to have stirred up a bit of conversation, tonight's BB&Guns will focus on gun (and gear!) marketing - what works, what doesn't, crazy cool stuff you want to buy and why, and stuff that's just plain crazy (think huge, tactical black, and rails upon rails.)

So, you know the drill - meet us all on Blogtalk Radio at 8PM this evening, log in to chat and by all means...call in to add your two cents to the conversation!

BB&Guns - 8PM tonight!

Wow!

Thanks everyone for your generous donations to BB&Guns!

We've got enough now to keep us in Skype minutes for a long time, so here's to a brand new year of fun new shows and lots of call-ins from our friends in the gunblogger community!

I feel like PBS...

...except with less federal funding.

Last night, while I was doing BB&Guns (it was a terrifically fun show, by the way. You should listen!) I noticed that my Skype account has dwindled down to just a couple of dollars.

So...if you're enjoying the show as much as we enjoy doing it, and can spare a couple of bucks, please hit my donate button to help keep us on the air.

Thanks for listening and thank you for your support!

well, what do YOU want to talk about?

After a two week hiatus (first for Thanksgiving and then last week I was SO sick), I'd like to do a BB&Guns this evening, but I'm at a loss - I can't decide on a topic. I thought maybe we could talk about why it might be becoming harder to start a gun blog, or perhaps a little bit about the impending holiday and what the hottest gunnie gifts might be, or....well, I have no idea. JayG has offered to cohost so no matter what it should be interesting and fun.

So join us this evening at 8PM on Blogtalk Radio, register to chat and, by all means, call in! The interaction is part of the fun.

Talk to you later on BB&Guns!

BB&Guns: brought to you by the letter T

Tonight's topic: the travesty of TSA and tales of Thanksgiving.

Call in and rage against the machine that is the TSA! Most of us have already had bad experiences with the TSA, and the security theater (thanks, Joe Huffman) sounds like it's going to get even worse. We'll talk about recent developments, Janet Napolitano, "love pats", the "don't touch my junk" guy, habits vs. hijab and much more.

But because it isntt always all that bad, I'm going ask each caller to share something about Thanksgiving - favorite memory, what you're thankful for, or best holiday recipe.

Tune in tonight at 8PM eastern! Register for the live chat! (come on - you know the drill.)

See you then!

BB&Guns: the essentials.

Yes, Virginia...there is going to be a new show tonight!

I love all sorts of little gadgets and am completely fascinated by the "what's in your pocket" meme, so we're going to be talking about all those nifty little things gunnies rely on to make their life easier - from pocket knifes to flashlights to tactical pens to multitools. Call in and tell us about your favorite things and the things you just can't leave the house without. I'm going to try and get Mr. Batbelt Extraordinare (seriously. I think he could build the space shuttle with the things he carries around his waist) to join us. I'm sure we'll get around to talking about other stuff too, so it'll be a fun evening.

Tune in tonight at 8PM on Blogtalk Radio!

*disclaimer: this should not be an advertisement for any of the products discussed. Just us gunnies geeking out on gear.

no show

There won't be a new BB&Guns this evening because, frankly, I'm feeling a little burnt out.

Stay tuned, or something.

BB&Guns: the GOTV show

Politics, crazy campaigns, surprising endorsements, voter fraud, D vs. R, RINOs vs. Teaparty, the new minority conservatives, and why the stupid party will probably screw things up, beginning November 3rd. And more, including JayG!

Join us tonight at 8PM eastern on BB&Guns for some pre-election fun.
Call in! (347) 215-8643

Tonight on BB&Guns...

...Things I've Learned From Liberals


For example:

1. Not all derogatory terms are created equal.

2. Military spending, bad. Stimulus spending, good.

3. Police are all no-good thugs, but they're the only ones who should carry guns.

4... It's your call. Seriously. Call in and tell us your favorite example of nonsensical and/or hypocritical left wing ideology.

Did I mention that Stingray will be co-hosting this evening? Start a betting pool now to see if he can make it through the entire hour without cussing! Fun for the whole family!

Log in at Blogtalk Radio and join us tonight at 8PM EST on B B & Guns!

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Tonight! BB&Guns: B&JG

Tonight's show is going to be a lot of fun (for me, anyway). I'm going to spend the hour chatting with my good friend, JayG, who has been kind enough to co-host during Bonnie's hiatus. We're going to chat about lots of things - traveling with a CCW, the gunny excess at the recent Northcoast blogmeet, Jay's thoughts about The Mistake on the Lake, UFOs, politics, road rage...whatever comes up.

Join us tonight on Blogtalk Radio at 8PM EST.

Yes, the show is now at 8PM!!!!

Call in to talk to us, join in on the chat. It's a good time, don't miss out!

update

The next 4 weeks of B B & Guns will air at 8PM EST!

(Will you listen live now? Please?)

BB&Guns: Integration

Tonight's topic: how being a gun owner affects you and changes your life, even down to your subconscious.

Wanted: calls from new gun owners and new CCW permit holders.

Who: Breda, fabulous guest host Weerdbeard, and YOU

Where: BB&Guns, on BlogTalk Radio

When: 7PM, eastern

See you then!

BB&Guns: basting Bambi and beyond

Kill it and cook it.

We want to hear your hunting stories and the recipes that resulted - prove that harvested meat isn't always gamey and tough!

Join us tonight on B B & Guns at 7PM eastern and call us! (347) 215-8643

think ahead

Tomorrow's BB&Guns is tentatively going to be about "killing & cooking" - hunting stories and the recipes that go with them. We'd love to talk about all sorts of game...doves, boar, elk, venison, yak, giant hissing cockroaches, whatever.

If you'd like to be on the show, please email me. (bredafallacyATgmail) Thanks!