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Bruce Russell remembers Tom Lewis

Mike — Wed, 7 May 2008 07:20:44 -0500

Bruce lived with Tom Lewis until the time of his recent death, and interviewed Tom back in January.

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Snow Ghost #16: Food

wccatv — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:06:28 -0500

Rachel Hamilton and Allison Vasallo share some vegan food.

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High-res Snow Ghost #16: Food

wccatv — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:06:05 -0500

This is the high-resolution version of Snow Ghost #16.

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Video Jam #501: Snow Ghost interview

wccatv — Tue, 4 Mar 2008 10:49:40 -0600

This episode of Video Jam includes an interview with the Snow Ghost!

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Eastern Conference Champions: The Box

Shelby Lynne: Anyone Who Had a Heart

Foals: Balloons

Ferras: Hollywood's Not America

The Brunettes: B-A-B-Y

Tim McGraw: Susupicious

Chemical Bros.: Salmon Dance

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Snow Ghost #15: Noel Willamson

wccatv — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:16:20 -0600

A conversation with Pastor Noel Williamson of Worcester's Pleasant Street Baptist Church.

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Snow Ghost #15: High-resolution

wccatv — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:13:01 -0600

High-resolution version of Snow Ghost #15.

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Snow Ghost #14: The journey

Mike — Wed, 6 Feb 2008 16:33:06 -0600

Bruce Russell visits the Dive Bar Mayoral Forum; performs solo at Pleasant Street Baptist Church; interviews Bert Centeno, Jacob Berendes, Jeff Barnard, and Mike Leslie; and shares his thoughts.

Correction: Bruce was visiting a friend, not a homeless shelter, when he wrote the song.

You can download the mp4 video (58MB) or try other formats.

When broadcast, this episode was followed by Technicolor for Industrial Films.

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Snow Ghost #14: High-resolution

Mike — Wed, 6 Feb 2008 16:29:39 -0600

High-resolution version of Snow Ghost Community Show #14.

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Snow Ghost #13: The Catonsville Nine

Mike — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:54:15 -0600

On May 17, 1968, the "Catonsville Nine" went to the draft board in Catonsville, Maryland, took 378 draft files, brought them to the parking lot in wire baskets, dumped them out, poured homemade napalm over them, and set them on fire.

On the 40th anniversary, we talk with Catonsville Nine member Tom Lewis, and long-time peace activist Michael True.

You can download the mp4 video (82MB) or try other formats.

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Snow Ghost #13: Hi resolution

Mike — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:51:04 -0600

The hi-resolution version of Snow Ghost #13.

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The "transclassist" aspects of the Snow Ghost

Mike — Fri, 4 Jan 2008 09:20:32 -0600

A fan, who calls Bruce "snow," comments on tbe zombie episode:

thank you for making such a great piece. it is on that line between entertainment and true hellfire. its awesome. i also like the class-breaking aspect of the show with snow. snow is transclassist in the same sense michael jackson is transracial. when confronted with snow, the viewer can't immediately tell what class he is. we know he's not our class, but then he's not exactly opposite us, either. he's just .. different .. and welcomed.

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Snow Ghost #12: Zombies

wccatv — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:33:47 -0600

A conversation with Catholic Worker Scott Schaeffer-Duffy about zombies.

You can download the mp4 video (73MB) or try other formats.

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Snow Ghost #12: Hi-res

Mike — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:29:22 -0600

Hi-res version of Snow Ghost #12.

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Snow Ghost on Google Street View

Mike — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:05:41 -0600

Ye shall know him by his red shirt.
View Larger Map Link Much more discussion on Volcano Boy.

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Snow Ghost #11: The blues

wccatv — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:15:17 -0600

A conversation with bluesman Billy Blue. Topics include: how to play the harmonica, and why people said Robert Johnson sold his soul.

You can download the mp4 video (104MB) or try other formats.

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Snow Ghost #11: hi-res

wccatv — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:05:58 -0600

Hi-res version of Snow Ghost #11.

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WCCA announces 2007 awards

wccatv — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:03:23 -0600

At last night's Annual Meeting, WCCA TV13 presented the 2007 program awards.

Viewers' Pick (based on the most votes from WCCA viewers): Snow Ghost Community Show

First runner-up: Video Jam and Video Jam Country. Second runner-up: tie between Flipside and Soapbox.

Staff Pick--Best Overall: tie between Video Jam and Artist Showcase

Staff Pick--Best Community Program (produced without staff assistance): tie between Vietnamese News, Shilling Shockers, and Static Fusion

Staff Pick--Best Public Access Program (produced with staff assistance): tie between Community Vision News and What It’s Worth

Staff Pick honorable mentions: Nacion Musical,
Community Vision NEWS, Albanian Hour, Senior Speak, Young Views Real News, Soapbox

Most-downloaded show of 2007: Snow Ghost Community Show (more than 2000 downloads of episode 1)

Best use of the web: Albanian World (Arben Kamberi's blog)

Runner-up: Teen Central/Young Views Real News (produced by WCCA youth program)

Both Luz Tomey and Jim Racicot were honored for 19 and 17 years with WCCA, respectively.

Pictured above: Tommy Colletta accepts the award for "What It's Worth" while Shannon Senior and Mauro DePasquale look on. Below: Bruce Russell shows the awards he won for "Snow Ghost Community Show."

Albanian World

Snow Ghost #10: Sam Gaskin

Mike — Thu, 1 Nov 2007 14:01:49 -0500

Bruce and Mike talk with comics artist Sam Gaskin. Sam created the opening animation to the Snow Ghost Community Show. Also mentioned in this interview: Dan Clowes, Mario Lopez, Mad Magazine, Will Elder, Sergio Aragones, Jacob Berendes, Stanley Kubrick, George Lucas, In the Heat of the Night, HBML, Bert Centeno.

Bruce: So art can actually . . .

Mike: . . . solve crime.

You can download the mp4 video (70MB) or try other formats.

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Snow Ghost #10: hi-res

wccatv — Thu, 1 Nov 2007 13:58:54 -0500

Hi-res version of Snow Ghost #10.

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Snow Ghost #9: Anna Maria College

wccatv — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:09:06 -0500

Bruce and Mike attempt to inspire an art class at Paxton's Anna Maria College, with mixed results.

You can download the mp4 video (33MB) or try other formats.

Tom Lewis: "Contemporary art, it's pushed to its limits, I think. We're, uh . . . doing that tonight."

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Snow Ghost #9: hi-res

wccatv — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:07:15 -0500

Hi-res version of Snow Ghost #9.

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Snow Ghost #8: Green Island

Mike — Sun, 7 Oct 2007 11:15:05 -0500

Cha-Cha Connor shows Bruce Green Island.

You can download the mp4 video (36MB) or try other formats.

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Snow Ghost #8: hi-res

Mike — Sun, 7 Oct 2007 11:10:58 -0500

Hi-res version of Snow Ghost #8.

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Who is WCCA?

Mike — Tue, 2 Oct 2007 13:12:23 -0500

Snow Ghost podcast #5: Is Canada throwing it off?

Mike — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:21:56 -0500

Photo of Dean Karnazes from warsze/Flickr On this episode of the Community Podcast, we're joined by guest panelist Daniel Baker, an ex-Navy conscientious objector. For more about Dan, listen to his appearance on "Warcast for Catholics." Download the mp3, see more formats, subscribe to the podcast feed. Topics:

A study of rock star mortality
The Navy Seals are recruiting ultra-athletes
The peace movement should have a role for those interested in extreme levels of physical fitness and training
Dean Karnazes did an inspirational interview with Outside
How podcasting is like ultra-marathoning
Chelsea Gerlach of the Earth Liberation Front did an interview with Outside
Fair Trade coffee at soup kitchens
Caffeine, nicotine, and cocaine

Dean Karnazes runs 5 marathons in 24 hours:

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Snow Ghost #1 passes 1600 downloads!

Mike — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:46:09 -0500

Episode one of the Snow Ghost Community Show has been downloaded more than 1600 times! Join the fun and watch Scott Schaeffer-Duffy, Bruce, and Mike talk about the Three Stooges.

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Snow Ghost podcast #4: Bon Scott vs. Brian Johnson

Mike — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:38:24 -0500

Photo of Bon Scott's grave from Lizzers!/Flickr On this episode of the Community Podcast, we're joined by guest panelists Michael Paulukonis and Adam Villani. Download the mp3, see more formats, subscribe to the podcast feed. Topics:

The results of an economics experiment suggest that ". . . having participants listen to songs by AC/DC in which Brian Johnson served as vocalist results in participants realizing more efficient outcomes. Thus, in terms of a singer’s ability to implement efficient behavioral outcomes among listeners, our results suggest that Brian Johnson was a better vocalist than Bon Scott."
Bruce makes the case that Metallica is not, and never has been, a metal band; nobody is convinced
Do people watch public access? Bruce says Yes, and has the stories to prove it.
Bruce is picked up by the police.

It's A Long Way to the Top (featuring Bon Scott) Shoot to Thrill (live) (featuring Brian Johnson) Photo of Bon Scott drawing from Kevin Whelan/Flickr

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Snow Ghost podcast #3: AC/DC and a coffee overdose

Mike — Sat, 4 Aug 2007 12:50:34 -0500

A viewer question about AC/DC, and "Our Lady of the Road" volunteer Gunjan Lama talks about a bad coffee experience. Download the mp3, see more formats, subscribe to the podcast feed. Links from this episode:

Question from viewer Adam Villani

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Snow Ghost podcast #2: the best metal song and Fair Trade coffee

Mike — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:26:12 -0500

This week we talk about metal songs, and special guest Brenna Cussen talks about coffee in South Bend, Indiana. Download the mp3, see more formats, subscribe to the podcast feed. Links from this episode:

Questions from viewers Adam Villani and Tom Miller
Chicory Cafe, South Bend, Indiana
Interview with Paul Rice of TransFair USA

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Snow Ghost podcast #1: viewer mail and more coffee

Mike — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:12:21 -0500

We got a call from a viewer, and since we're not taping any shows this summer, we decided to respond with a podcast. Download the mp3, see more formats, subscribe to the podcast feed. Links from this episode:

Interview with Paul Rice of TransFair USA
Cafénated, Marietta, Ohio
"Air Guitar" that really sounds to be sold by Tomy

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Snow Ghost #7: Coffee

wccatv — Thu, 5 Jul 2007 01:40:13 -0500

Bruce and Mike discuss coffee with caffeine-powered bicyclist Gray Harrison and Catholic Worker Claire Schaeffer-Duffy. (More discussion of this episode at Pie and Coffee.)

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Hi-Res: Snow Ghost #7: Coffee

wccatv — Thu, 5 Jul 2007 01:32:06 -0500

Gray Harrison and Claire Schaeffer-Duffy talk about coffee in Worcester.

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Snow Ghost #6: Aliens

wccatv — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:00:02 -0500

Bruce and Mike talk with people who claim they're visiting Worcester to wait for an alien landing at the airport. For more about the Worcester Airport, see the FlyORH Blog. For postage stamps with pictures of aliens, see the Fortean Times.

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On television, this episode is followed by the short film Man and His Culture.

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Hi-Res: Snow Ghost #6: Aliens

wccatv — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:54:32 -0500

Bruce and Mike talk with people who claim they're visiting Worcester to wait for an alien landing at the airport.

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Snow Ghost Community Show summer schedule

Mike — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:29:16 -0500

The Snow Ghost Community Show is being shown Fridays at 8:30pm, Saturdays at 11:30pm, Sundays at 9:30pm, and Mondays at 9:30am. Here's when I think shows will be shown this summer:

June 29-July 2: The 100th Show with Grace Duffy, Kevin Ksen, and Dave Maciewski
July 6-9: Cindy Brennan talks about Many Wisdom
July 13-16: A. Natashe Plummer talks about witches
July 20-23: A discussion with two UFO enthusiasts waiting for an alien landing at the Worcester airport
July 27-30: Coffee discussion with Gray Harrison and Claire Schaeffer-Duffy

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Snow Ghost #5: Witches

Mike — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:26:19 -0500

Bruce and Natashe talk about witches. With special guest Steve Fischer!

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Hi-Res: Snow Ghost #5: Witches

wccatv — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:24:01 -0500

Bruce and Natashe talk about witches.

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Hi-Res: Snow Ghost #4: Many Wisdom

wccatv — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:06:03 -0500

A conversation with Cindy Brennan about Many Wisdom: Sayings of the Snow Ghost.

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Snow Ghost #4: Many Wisdom

wccatv — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:02:31 -0500

A conversation with Cindy Brennan about Many Wisdom: Sayings of the Snow Ghost.

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Bruce: "Cindy lives in the community. Her roommate . . . also lives in the community."

Drawing of Bruce by Cindy Brennan

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Talking coffee with the Snow Ghost

Mike — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:10:44 -0500

Our idea: to do a show about coffee in Worcester. We might talk about our favorite java, our favorite hangouts, the upside and downside of caffeine abuse, and the politics of the world's second-most-traded commodity. If you have suggestions or thoughts, you can post them here, or e-mail thesnowghost@gmail.com.

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Hi-Res: Snow Ghost #1: The Three Stooges

wccatv — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:49:33 -0500

Hi-Resolution version: We're starting to experiment with broadcast-quality feeds of our shows. The lo-fi version of this show is here. (Thanks to Nicholas Reville for inspiration.)

In this debut episode, we talk with Catholic Worker Scott Schaeffer-Duffy about the Three Stooges.

Scott:

The medicinal effects of the Three Stooges have not been investigated.

Download the mpeg2 video (1.2 GB) or see other formats. You can subscribe via Democracy and see all WCCA videos as they are posted.

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SNOW GHOST COMMUNITY SHOW HAS A SCHEDULED TIME!

Tracy — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:53:07 -0500

Snow Ghost Community Show will be cablecast on WCCA TV starting the weekend of June 15th. Catch it every Friday night at 8:30PM, Saturday night at 11:30PM, Sunday at 9:30PM, and Monday morning at 9:30AM.

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Snow Ghost #3: 100th episode!

wccatv — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 07:48:22 -0500

Mike and a drowsy Bruce celebrate the "100th" episode of the Community Show with Grace Duffy, Kevin Ksen, and Dave Maciewski. Topics include neighborhood revitalization in Worcester, the genius of Isa Chandra Moskowitz, and zombie films.

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Background video: "200", by Vincent Collins.

Directed by Nicole Belanger and Mike Benedetti.

Mike: "I just want to say, Isa Chandra Moskowitz is a genius. This cake . . . the proof is in the cake."

Bruce: "I say probably 30% that I'm vegetarian and probably the rest of it I'm just, strictly just too metal."

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Happy 100th show!

Mike — Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:52:00 -0500

OK, so maybe it's not exactly the 100th episode of the Snow Ghost Community Show according to your "Western math," but spiritually it felt like the 100th show. And Grace Duffy (pictured above, with Bruce) even baked a vegan "100" cake! (It's been pointed out that upside down, the cake says "001", which is closer to the truth I guess.)

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Snow Ghost show attracts hundreds of online viewers

wccatv — Fri, 1 Jun 2007 08:30:18 -0500

The first episode of the Snow Ghost Community Show hasn't even aired yet, but between the WCCA page and the version on the Internet Archive, more than 450 people have watched it.

Congrats to the Snow Ghost!

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Snow Ghost #2: Dracula

Mike — Thu, 31 May 2007 07:45:49 -0500

In this episode, we talk with Jacob Berendes about Dracula.

Do you like our theme song? Would you like to do a cover version to be used in the credits of an upcoming show? Go ahead and download it and send us a WAV of your cover via this blog.

Many thanks to Sam Gaskin for the opening animation.

Download the mp4 video (55MB) or see other formats. You can subscribe via Democracy and see all Snow Ghost Community Show videos as they are posted.

The opening scene is from The Vampire Bat.

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Taping some shows this weekend

Mike — Thu, 24 May 2007 09:56:55 -0500

With luck and good weather, this weekend we should be taping shows about Bruce's life philosophy, people looking for aliens at the Worcester Airport, Tom Lewis, and vampires. If you'd like to suggest a show topic, you can post a comment here, of course.

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A font for the Snow Ghost

Mike — Mon, 21 May 2007 12:40:12 -0500

When we put out a "call for fonts" we got several suggestions. CB suggested Copperplate Gothic, Haettenschweiler, Impact, and Courier. MR wrote, "Personally, I like the way it looks in Cottonwood." As seen in the picture above, we settled on Bauhaus.

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Snow Ghost #1: The Three Stooges

Mike — Thu, 17 May 2007 18:40:12 -0500

In this debut episode, we talk with Catholic Worker Scott Schaeffer-Duffy about the Three Stooges.

Scott:

The medicinal effects of the Three Stooges have not been investigated.

Among the things revealed in this episode: Bruce has four sides, Moe Howard was the first American film actor to portray (and mock) Hitler, there is hope for Worcester after all.

Do you like our theme song? Would you like to do a cover version to be used in the credits of an upcoming show? Go ahead and download it and send us a WAV of your cover via this blog.

Many thanks to Sam Gaskin for the opening animation, and to Nicole Belanger for directing.

Download the mp4 video (55MB) or see other formats. You can subscribe via Democracy and see all WCCA videos as they are posted.

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Snow Ghost theme song

Mike — Mon, 14 May 2007 12:29:39 -0500

Here's the theme song: mp3 If anyone wants to cover this, or make an animation for it, or whatever, go for it. All we can offer in exchange is an opportunity to collaborate with the Ghost. Lyrics: Bruce. Music: Bruce and Mike. Performed by Bruce and Mike.