Fiction Empire

Contests

1998 Belch-a-Thon
Joke Lisa makes about the behavior of the guys in the office one day when she's the only female there. "Join you for what? Is it the 1998 Belch-a-thon? Or maybe it's a symposium on crotch grabbing? Perhaps just a regular, old garden-variety circle - "

Agent Zero

Movies

Agent Zero
Action movie Matthew sees.

Alastair McCello

Alastair McCello
Max worked at 37 radio stations before WNYX, using a different 'nom de radio' each time. Max: "But in Dayton, it was classical. Hence, the name Alastair McCello."

Amalgamated Turbine

Manufacturing

Amalgamated Turbine
Jimmy's stock tip for Bill.

Ant Out

Maintenance Products

Pest Control Products

Ant Out
Pest control product Matthew sets off in the break room.

Authentic Alien Autopsy Bloopers

Television

TV Shows

Authentic Alien Autopsy Bloopers
Tape Joe mentions.

Badger Jam '88

Concerts

Badger Jam '88
Concert featuring the final appearance of Dave's old all-male a cappella quartet, Chock Full O' Notes.

Bayshore Sheet Metal

Construction

Construction Companies

Bayshore Sheet Metal
Mr. James buys the gang baseball caps for Christmas, apparently leftover hats from orders made by other companies, including "Bayshore Sheet Metal" for Matthew, "Bethel Lighting" for Beth, "Electric, Passaic Mini Storage" for Lisa and "Rockaway Lumber" for Dave.

Bethel Lighting and Electric

Energy and Power Companies

Bethel Lighting and Electric
Mr. James buys the gang baseball caps for Christmas, apparently leftover hats from orders made by other companies, including "Bayshore Sheet Metal" for Matthew, "Bethel Lighting" for Beth, "Electric, Passaic Mini Storage" for Lisa and "Rockaway Lumber" for Dave.

Bill McNeal's Hypothetical Interviews

Bill McNeal's Hypothetical Interviews
New segment airing on WNYX during which Bill pretends to interview President Bill Clinton.

Bill's Secret Repository of Tasty Ted-bi...

Entertainment

Museums

Bill's Secret Repository of Tasty Ted-bits and Fond Ted-memberances
Joke Bill makes to recently departed coworker Ted's friend. "Then walk this way through the gates of Ted-dom into Bill's secret repository of tasty Ted-bits and fond Ted-memberances."

The Bitch Bus

Transportation

Bus Lines

The Bitch Bus
Joke Max makes when Dave arrives at the office in a bad mood. Max: "Looks like someone rode in on the Bitch Bus today."

Blue Genie's Blue Jeans

Apparel

Clothing Products

Blue Genie's Blue Jeans
Bill gets hired for a TV commercial job promoting Blue Genie's Blue Jeans at Shadow Studios.

Books Etcetera

Bookstores

Books Etcetera
Bookstore where Mr. James reads passages from his autobiography. Original title: Jimmy James: Capitalist Lion Tamer. New title after being translated into Japanese and back: Jimmy James: Macho Business Donkey Wrestler.

Break Dancing Detergent

Maintenance Products

Cleaning Products

Break Dancing Detergent
Mr. James' detergent brand. Mr. James: "You know, I once had a line of detergents with a great brand name. Dandy Clean. Everybody, everybody trusted it. But, you know, then that break dancing fad hit and my people made me change it. Try to stay hip and everything like that. And the whole thing, went bust in less than a year." Joe: "What did you change the name to?" Mr. James: "Break Dancing Detergent."

Broadcasters Society

Professional Organizations

Organizations

Broadcasters Society
Mr. James asks Dave to introduce Bill for his speech at the Broadcasting Society dinner.

Broadcasting Monthly

Broadcasting Monthly
Magazine.

The Broadway Arcade

Video Game Arcades

The Broadway Arcade
Arcade where Dave plays Stargate Defender video game after it is removed from the office lobby.

The Brock Report

The Brock Report
Matthew's new radio news segment. Lisa Miller: "Opinions expressed by Matthew Brock are not necessarily those of WNYX. Facts cited by Matthew Brock are not necessarily facts."

Carducci's

Ice Cream Parlors

Carducci's
Store on Prince Street where Joe bought his gelato that gets stolen from the office break room refrigerator.

Carpet Steamer Incorporated

Home Furnishing

Home Furnishing Stores

Carpet Steamer Incorporated
Bill and Beth audition for the Dream Come True garage door opener commercial, no longer associated with Dream Come True Carpet Steamer Incorporated company.

Cat Fancier

Cat Fancier
NewsRadio version of Cat Fancy magazine that Matthew reads.

Central High School

Education

High Schools

Central High School
Where Bill went to high school.

Cerise

Beauty Care

Beauty Salons

Cerise
Salon that does Catherine's hair, pronounced "Sherizay"

Chapman Graphic Arts

Advertising and Marketing

Services

Chapman Graphic Arts
A man wanders into the office looking for a graphic arts company.

Charlie Chowder

Charlie Chowder
Max worked at 37 radio stations before WNYX, using a different 'nom de radio' each time. In Boston, he was Charlie Chowder.

Chez Jean-Jacques

Cafes and Delis

Chez Jean-Jacques
French cafe where Matthew pretends to work when the gang eats lunch there.

Chico's

Restaurants

Chico's
Bill takes the entire staff out to lunch in honor of Catherine's birthday the day before.

Chock Full O 'notes

Musicians

Chock Full O 'notes
Dave's old all-male a cappella quartet, featuring guest stars Bob Odenkirk, David Cross and Brian Posehn.

Classics on Tape

Classics on Tape
Catherine records an audiobook. "Classics on Tape presents Our Mutual Friend, by Charles Dickens, as read by Catherine Duke."

The Collins County Register

Newspapers

The Collins County Register
Newspaper in New Hampshire that Mr. James wants to buy and rename The Daily Jimmy.

Come Back, Lisa

Songs

Come Back, Lisa
Song written by Lisa's ex-boyfriend.

Contemporary Radio Magazine

Contemporary Radio Magazine
The new office intern mentions a quote of Dave's from the magazine Contemporary Radio Magazine back in April 1993. The quote: "No truly great radio journalist has ever had anything handed to him on a silver platter."

Corporate Charity Talent Show

Talent Shows

Corporate Charity Talent Show
Talent show where Matthew demonstrates his sub-par ventriloquist talent but wins by pity vote.

Crazy Eric's Discount Electronics

Electronics Stores

Crazy Eric's Discount Electronics
WNYX sponsor.

Crazy Eric's Electronics

Electronics Stores

Crazy Eric's Electronics
Radio commercial that Phil wants to do, but Dave hires a funny voice professional.

D.B. Cooper's House of Pancakes

Diners

D.B. Cooper's House of Pancakes
Joke Dave makes to Mr. James. "Is it like a promotional stunt for some other company you've got startin' up? Like, D.B. Cooper's House of Pancakes?"

The Daily Jimmy

Newspapers

The Daily Jimmy
The name Jimmy wants to give to the New Hampshire newspaper The Collins County Register.

Dandy Clean

Maintenance Products

Cleaning Products

Dandy Clean
Mr. James' detergent brand. Mr. James: "You know, I once had a line of detergents with a great brand name. Dandy Clean. Everybody, everybody trusted it. But, you know, then that break dancing fad hit and my people made me change it. Try to stay hip and everything like that. And the whole thing, went bust in less than a year." Joe: "What did you change the name to?" Mr. James: "Break Dancing Detergent."

Dave, the Insane Maniac

Entertainment

Theater Productions

Dave, the Insane Maniac
A play in one act, by Beth and Bill.

Dave-mobile

Motor Vehicles

Dave-mobile
Batman-influenced Joke Dave makes about other secrets he may have when the office finds out he's Canadian.

Desk Emporium

Home Furnishing

Furniture Stores

Desk Emporium
Furniture store where Bill wants Dave to buy him a new desk.

Donut Inn

Food Stores

Donut Shops

Donut Inn
Donut shop.

Dr. Akim Tamiroff

Surgeons

Dr. Akim Tamiroff
Local surgeon Max claims botched his appendix operation, as well as Jack Frost Mr. James' new personal security consultant.

Dr. Art Ulene

Dr. Art Ulene
Bill complains about another broadcaster using the word penis on the air during his new opinion segment, but recants after finding out that the broadcaster was a doctor. Bill: "Yesterday I tried to call attention to a rival broadcaster's use of an obscene word on the airwaves. I have subsequently been informed that the key issue is context. That certain broadcaster, Dr. Art Ulene, was using the word in a medical discussion about prostate conditions."

Dr. Dan the Bull-sesh Man

Dr. Dan the Bull-sesh Man
Max worked at 37 radio stations before WNYX, using a different 'nom de radio' each time. Max (after Dave tells him he used to listen to the show): "I thought the only people that listened to that show were confused adolescents with serious questions about their sexuality."

Dr. Frank Westford

Therapy

Dr. Frank Westford
Therapist brought into the counsel the staff and relieve some of the tension in the office - portrayed by John Ritter.

Dr. Jeffrey Chin

Dr. Jeffrey Chin
Promo Lisa reads on the air: "The cure for the common cold could be no further away than your kitchen cupboard. Dr. Jeffrey Chin has been dispensing herbal remedies from his office on Mott Street since 1953."

Dr. McNeal

Dr. McNeal
Joke Bill makes while keeping Mr. James company while he's in his coma. Bill: "Dr. McNeal is dispensing some laugh medicine."

Dr. Shelton

Dr. Shelton
Ed the current news director's Chiropractor.

Dream Come True Garage Door Opener

Home Furnishing

Appliances

Dream Come True Garage Door Opener
Bill and Beth audition for a product commercial.

The Duchess Manual

The Duchess Manual
Joke Beth makes at the eligible bachelor auction where Mr. James asked her to pretend to be a duchess and bid on him. When she arrives with Joe and Mr. James tells her that he didn't say she could bring an escort, she tells him: I know, but a duchess rarely attends a social function unaccompanied. It says so in the duchess manual.

Ebony Lust

Goods

Miscellaneous Products

Ebony Lust
Flavor of incense Bill used to use back at his college radio station.

Eddie's

Restaurants

Eddie's
Restaurant Lisa thinks is Dave's favorite lunch spot. It's actually Tavern on the Green.

Electric Infant

Goods

Baby Products

Electric Infant
Joe's wedding gift to Lisa. For practice. Joe: "Okay, a couple safety tips: When you're washing it, don't go in the tub. All right? And when you're practicing nursing, don't put it on Max. Beause the little guy's got some serious suction."

The Electric Love Cruise Wagon

Motor Vehicles

The Electric Love Cruise Wagon
According to Joe, where Mr. James is hiding while he's on the lam after escaping from jail. Joe: "Reliable sources tell me he's traveling coast to coast in a customized van called The Electric Love Cruise Wagon."

Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber McGee and Molly
Mr. James buys Matthew the rights to an old radio show for Christmas.

Freakzilla.com

Websites

Freakzilla.com
Recently deceased coworker Ted leaves a suicide note saying he learned how to rig the copier to kill him on a website called freakzilla.com.

Frodo, the Paranoid Gnome

Poetry

Frodo, the Paranoid Gnome
Matthew writes a poem for Dave, about Dave, and how he's acting paranoid, influenced by The Lord of the Rings.

Garelli

Personal Care

Hygiene Products

Garelli
Mr. James' Italian line of feminine hygiene products.

Garelli-James Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Garelli-James Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Potential name for the theoretical pharmaceutical company that would mass produce Joe's smart juice cocktail - suggested by Joe.

Garelliware

Computers

Software

Garelliware
Joe's software that he uses to created the official WNYX web page.

Garm Phinc.

Garm Phinc.
Potential name for the theoretical pharmaceutical company that would mass produce Joe's smart juice cocktail - suggested by Joe, shortened from Garelli-James Pharmaceuticals Inc.

The Garrelli 5000 Voice Recording System...

Technology Products

Audiovisual Devices

The Garrelli 5000 Voice Recording System
Incredibly sensitive recording system Joe constructs for Catherine's audio book recording project.

Give Me 12 Minutes I'll Give You My Life

Give Me 12 Minutes I'll Give You My Life
Matthew's suggestion for the title of Bill's autobiography.

The Good Ship Crunchy Goose

Watercrafts

The Good Ship Crunchy Goose
Joke Bill makes about the name of Cap'n Crunch's boat as he eats cereal and works on the kid's maze on the back of the box. Catherine: "I'm calling a little staff meeting, Bill." Bill: "I'm a little busy right now." Catherine: "Busy doing what?" Bill: "Helping the captain find his way back to the good ship Crunchy Goose, or whatever the hell his stupid boat is called."

Goofy Ball

Toys

Other Toys

Goofy Ball
Toy ball. "It makes this noise for a while, you know. Kids throw it around. Then after a certain amount of time, a voice alarm goes off. And who's ever holding it loses."

The Great Ventriloquidini

Ventriloquists

The Great Ventriloquidini
Dave's ventriloquist stage name.

Grizzlies

School Mascots

Grizzlies
Dave's high school mascot.

H.M.S. Badd Boy

Spacecrafts

H.M.S. Badd Boy
Mr. James' hot air balloon that he plans to fly around the world.

Hallway Soccer

Hallway Soccer
Game Matthew and Joe play at work. Dave: "Hey, guys. What's going on? You playing hallway soccer? Trash can basketball? Hey, does this have anything to do with that coffee cup that's been on top of this light fixture the last few days? What do you call this game?" Matthew and Joe: "Who can get the coffee cup off the top of the light fixture."

Hats by Beth, Incorporated

Manufacturing

Hats by Beth, Incorporated
Beth's new company that sells hats, specifically hats that look like the one worn by Mushmouth on Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids.

Hot Cup of Web

Coffeehouses

Hot Cup of Web
Chain of Internet cafes owned by Mr. James.

Hyper Sleep Nexus

Technology Products

Medical Devices

Hyper Sleep Nexus
Controller for the hyper sleep pods that Matthew accidentally unplugs killing everybody on the station except for him and Bill.

I Thought You Might Benefit from a Few o...

Education

Classes

I Thought You Might Benefit from a Few of the Old Bill McNeal Rules of Speech Etiquette and Presentation
Course from joke that Dave makes. Bill: "I taught a course on it at the learning annex." Dave: "You did? What course was that? The 'I thought you might benefit from a few of the old Bill McNeal rules of speech etiquette and presentation' course? Well, you know what, Bill? To be perfectly honest with you, I am a little nervous about public speaking, and I probably could use a few tips."

Industrial Retrofitters Local 238

Professional Organizations

Organizations

Industrial Retrofitters Local 238
Union Joe mentions when he goes on strike. Joe: "Think I want to be on strike? It's the other union, the Industrial Retrofitters Local 238... Their union and our union are allied, like sister unions. So if they go on strike, I gotta go on strike too."

Jack Frost

Services

Security Services

Jack Frost
Mr. James' new personal security consultant, although it turns out he's not actually a personal security consultant, but a compulsive imposter.

Jackpot Meal

Meals

Jackpot Meal
Meal combo option available at Lucky Burger, the fast food restaurant where Lisa goes undercover.

Jam-Arelli Pharmaceut Inc.

Jam-Arelli Pharmaceut Inc.
Potential name for the theoretical pharmaceutical company that would mass produce Joe's smart juice cocktail - suggested by Mr. James, shortened from James-Garelli Pharmaceuticals Inc.

James-Garelli Pharmaceuticals Inc.

James-Garelli Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Potential name for the theoretical pharmaceutical company that would mass produce Joe's smart juice cocktail - suggested by Mr. James.

Jamesmont Soda

Beverage Products

Soft Drinks

Jamesmont Soda
Beverage product, A fully-owned subsidiary of Jimmy James Incorporated.

The Jazzmanian Devil

The Jazzmanian Devil
Max worked at 37 radio stations before WNYX, using a different 'nom de radio' each time. Max: "In New Orleans, I was The Jazzmanian Devil."

Jimmy James Inc.

The Jimmy James Towers: Total Eclipse of...

The Jimmy James Towers: Total Eclipse of the Park
Radio news report segment about Jimmy James' new building project.

Jimmy James Web Browser

Computers

Software

Jimmy James Web Browser
New computer program Mr. James promotes over Microsoft's Internet Explorer.

Jimmy James: Capitalist Lion Tamer

Jimmy James: Capitalist Lion Tamer
Original title of Mr. James' autobiography, before being translated into Japanese and back again. New title: Jimmy James: Macho Business Donkey Wrestler.

Jimmy James: Macho Business Donkey Wrest...

Jimmy James: Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
New title of Mr. James' autobiography after being translated into Japanese and back again. Original title: Jimmy James: Capitalist Lion Tamer.

The Jimmy Junior Brigade

Professional Organizations

Organizations

The Jimmy Junior Brigade
Mr. James' new intern program at WNYX. Members are known as Rocking Rangers.

The Johnny Johnson Express

Transportation

Trains

The Johnny Johnson Express
Joke Johnny Johnson makes: "Dave, the Johnny Johnson Express is leaving the station. And I'm offering you a seat in first class."

Johnny Tumbleweed

Johnny Tumbleweed
Max worked at 37 radio stations before WNYX, using a different 'nom de radio' each time. In San Antonio, he was Johnny Tumbleweed, The High Desert DJ.

A Journalist's Credo

A Journalist's Credo
Potential title for Bill's future book. Bill: "Perhaps one day, I'll publish these musings under the title "A Journalist's Credo'."

KCRAP

KCRAP
Radio station from Bill's joke: "I'd like this article to reflect that we are the heirs to Edward R. Murrow's great legacy, not the morning zoo on K-CRAP with Boogerman and the gang."

Knute Rockly

Knute Rockly
Max worked at 37 radio stations before WNYX, using a different 'nom de radio' each time. Max: "In Cleveland, I worked at a rock station, so I used the name Knute Rockly."

Kyle Martin Enterprises Inc.

Companies

Kyle Martin Enterprises Inc.
Kyle Martin is the kid that swindled Mr. James by selling him a bunch of fake movie props.

Lady Capri Hip Huggers

Apparel

Clothing Products

Lady Capri Hip Huggers
Bill gets hired for a TV commercial job promoting Blue Genie's Blue Jeans at Shadow Studios. Their latest style is called Lady Capri Hip Huggers.

Looking for Mrs. Clark Bar

Movies

Looking for Mrs. Clark Bar
Mr. James gets swindled, buying a bunch of fake movie props - including a Clark candy bar supposedly from the movie Looking for Mrs. Clark Bar, which doesn't exist - it's actually Looking for Mr. Goodbar.

Lucky Burger

Burger Joints

Lucky Burger
Fast food restaurant where Lisa goes undercover.

Lucky Meal

Meals

Lucky Meal
Meal combo option available at Lucky Burger, the fast food restaurant where Lisa goes undercover.

Madame Leona Knows All

Video Games

Madame Leona Knows All
Fortune telling machine that replaces the Stargate Defender arcade video game in the office lobby.

100

The Madison Gazette

Newspaper Gazettes

The Madison Gazette
The new office intern mentions a quote of Dave's from the newspaper The Madison Gazette. The quote: "Nine-tenths of good radio is preparation."

101

Max Lewis Incorporated

Companies

Max Lewis Incorporated
Max's company. Max: "You heard it first, you heard it live on Max Lewis' This Day In History. Max Lewis History is now a registered trademark of Max Lewis Incorporated."

102

Max Lewis' This Day in History

Max Lewis' This Day in History
Max's new segment on WNYX, based on Lisa's new segment, This Day in History with Lisa Miller.

103

Max's Spook-a-delic Punch

Mixed Drinks

Max's Spook-a-delic Punch
Alcoholic drink served at the office Christmas party.

104

MC Phreakzille

Rap Musicians

MC Phreakzille
Mr. James' new personal security consultant Jack Frost's undercover rapper identity.

105

The McNeil Perspective

The McNeil Perspective
Bill's new opinion segment, during which he complains about another broadcaster using the word penis on the air.

106

The Microphone Never Blinks

The Microphone Never Blinks
Suggestion for the title of Bill's autobiography - play on the title of Dan Rather's book The Camera Never Blinks.

107

Million Mommas March

Marches and Parades

Million Mommas March
March Mr. James attempts to organize. Mr. James: "So let's give America a spanking, shall we? Join me, Jimmy James, on this so-called Mother's Day in the first annual Million Mommas March."

108

The Museum of Yarn

Entertainment

Museums

The Museum of Yarn
Joke Bill makes about the locals.

109

National Junior High Student Council Con...

National Video Center Recording Studio

Conventions and Seminars

National Junior High Student Council Convention
The new office intern tells Dave that he was inspired to go into radio after hearing Dave speak at the National Junior High Student Council Convention.

110

Record Companies

National Video Center Recording Studio

111

New York Radio Guide

New York Radio Guide
An annual publication with reviews of each radio station. The gang at WNYX go crazy over the new '96-'97 edition.

112

Old Green Beret Tricks

Old Green Beret Tricks
Book Joe mentions.

113

Passaic Mini Storage

Services

Shipping and Storage

Passaic Mini Storage
Mr. James buys the gang baseball caps for Christmas, apparently leftover hats from orders made by other companies, including "Bayshore Sheet Metal" for Matthew, "Bethel Lighting" for Beth, "Electric, Passaic Mini Storage" for Lisa and "Rockaway Lumber" for Dave.

114

The Peninsula

Travel

Lodging

The Peninsula
Hotel where the the 32nd Annual American Broadcasters Society Awards Banquet is held.

115

Petey the Pirate's Funtime Pizza Palace

Pizza Parlors

Petey the Pirate's Funtime Pizza Palace
Matthews favorite place to eat.

116

Pissy Wisconsin Jerk

Arts

Paintings

Pissy Wisconsin Jerk
Joke Lisa makes about Dave... Dave: "I turn my back and you start to badmouth me." Lisa: "All right, I can't be around you when you're like this." Dave: "What, I don't remind you of a Norman Rockwell painting anymore?" Lisa: "No, I don't think he painted one called "Pissy Wisconsin Jerk."

117

Quisp

Food Products

Breakfast Cereal

Quisp
Breakfast cereal box Lisa carries around trying to figure out the differences between the two pictures on the back.

118

Radio Bill

Radio Bill
Suggestion for the title of Bill's autobiography.

119

Radio Days

Radio Days
Suggestion for the title of Bill's autobiography.

120

Radio Daze

Radio Daze
Suggestion for the title of Bill's autobiography, spelled D-A-Z-E for a Spike Lee feel.

121

Radio Ink

Radio Ink
Magazine from various episodes.

122

The Real Deal with Bill McNeal

The Real Deal with Bill McNeal
Bill's news segment at WNYX.

123

The Real Deal with Lisa Miller

The Real Deal with Lisa Miller
Lisa replaces Bill as the host of the Real Deal segment when Bill becomes the station manager.

124

The Record and Tape Club

Record Stores

The Record and Tape Club
NewsRadio version of Columbia House that service that Beth abuses until the company comes looking for her.

125

Rendezvous Room

Nightlife

Nightclubs

Rendezvous Room
Bar at the Wellington Hotel where Frasier and Niles old babysitter Ronee sings and plays the piano.

126

Robertson Communications

Communications Companies

Robertson Communications
Mr. James almost sells the station to another company.

127

The Robots

Baseball Teams

The Robots
Future baseball team that Beth tells Joe won the World Series, pretty much from 2147 on.

128

Rockaway Lumber

Construction

Construction Companies

Rockaway Lumber
Mr. James buys the gang baseball caps for Christmas, apparently leftover hats from orders made by other companies, including "Bayshore Sheet Metal" for Matthew, "Bethel Lighting" for Beth, "Electric, Passaic Mini Storage" for Lisa and "Rockaway Lumber" for Dave.

129

Rocketfuel Malt Liquor

Beverage Products

Beer

Rocketfuel Malt Liquor
Bill: "Whassup, y'all? Bill McNeal sayin' there's a party all up in here, and you need to get with the flow. Oh, yeah! Rocket Fuel Malt Liquor's got the heavyweight power. Whether you got the ee-yotch to rip it up to some fat booty beats, or just chill with the honeys. So get on the rocket and see the stars. Rocket Fuel Malt Liquor."

130

Sassy

Sassy
Magazine Lisa mentions to Beth to distract her.

131

The Scandal Sheet

Newspapers

The Scandal Sheet
Newspaper Matthew reads on the Titanic.

132

Scopenet.com

Websites

Scopenet.com
Web server. During Bill and Catherine's war, Matthew receives an anonymous email from phreakzilla @scopenet.com with a Photoshopped picture of Catherine's head on LaToya Jackson's nude body.

133

Seattle Java

Coffeehouses

Seattle Java
Coffee shop in the same building as the radio station featuring the frequent customer program The Guzzler's Club.

134

SEN-NET

TV Stations

SEN-NET
TV station airing live footage of Senate proceedings, parody of C-Span.

135

Shadow Studios

Film Production Companies

Media Companies

Shadow Studios
Bill gets hired for a TV commercial job promoting Blue Genie's Blue Jeans at Shadow Studios.

136

Shut Up New York

Shut Up New York
Bill's new segment on WNYX.

137

Sound Off, New York

Sound Off, New York
Radio program Dave proposes to Mr. James. Dave: "I was thinking we could devote half an hour every afternoon to a live call-in show, in which the listeners of our station could air their complaints about living in the city."

138

Soylent Green

Food Products

Meat

Soylent Green
Bill advertises Soylent Green on the air: "Now available in vanilla-nut flavor. So for a tasty treat that's good to eat, try Soylent Green. Soylent Green is people. Soylent Green, made from the best stuff on Earth, people."

139

Stargate Defender

Video Games

Stargate Defender
Arcade video game that replaces the old sandwich vending machine in the lobby. The video game cabinet shown is the 1980s Stargate video game, the sequel to Defender, also known as Defender II.

140

Starkware

Software Companies

Starkware
Mr. James has a meeting with computer whiz nerd billionaire Eric Stark, owner of software company Starkware, which triggers his extreme fear of hippies.

141

Stinkbutt

Arts

Murals

Stinkbutt
Free expression mural that Joe and Beth paint in the building atrium that consists of a dead cat and the word Stinkbutt.

142

Stun Gun 2000

Weapons

Guns

Stun Gun 2000
Also known as "The stalker shocker" Stun gun that Joe builds for Bill. Bill: "Looks like a garage door opener." Joe: "That's what it used to be, an old garage door opener, some diodes and resistors from a busted mixing board, one reconditioned doorbell button, and one big-ass battery."

143

Super Karate Monkey Death Car

Video Games

Super Karate Monkey Death Car
Video game Lisa tells Dave her brother created and sold to Microsoft.

144

Tavern on the Green

Restaurants

Tavern on the Green
Dave's favorite lunch spot where he takes Lisa's new assistant Foxy out to lunch.

145

Ted Chambers' Total Workout

Beauty Care

Fitness Centers

Ted Chambers' Total Workout
Bill's new gym, where he meets Vic, played by Ben Stiller.

146

Tessio Brothers, Incorporated

Manufacturing

Tessio Brothers, Incorporated
Pen company Mr. James does business with.

147

This Day in History with Lisa Miller

This Day in History with Lisa Miller
Lisa's new segment on WNYX.

148

Throwdini

Entertainment Acts

Throwdini
Dave's knife throwing nemesis, played by Kevin McDonald from Kids in the Hall.

149

Throwgali

Entertainment Acts

Throwgali
Dave's knife-throwing name. Full version: "Throwgali Master of the Throwing Knife"

150

To Serve Man

To Serve Man
New book that Mr. James gets for everybody after buying a publishing house.

151

Trash Can Basketball

Trash Can Basketball
Game Matthew and Joe play at work. Dave: "Hey, guys. What's going on? You playing hallway soccer? Trash can basketball? Hey, does this have anything to do with that coffee cup that's been on top of this light fixture the last few days? What do you call this game?" Matthew and Joe: "Who can get the coffee cup off the top of the light fixture."

152

True Grits

Movies

True Grits
Mr. James gets swindled, buying a bunch of fake movie props - including a box of grits from the movie True Grits, which doesn't exist - it's actually True Grit.

153

Under Siege 3

Movie Sequels

Under Siege 3
Sequel to Steven Seagal's real life Under Siege 2.

154

Underpinnings Incorporated

Personal Care

Hygiene Products

Underpinnings Incorporated
Adult diaper product Catherine did commercial for.

155

Venus Newsstand

Bookstores

Venus Newsstand
Newsstand actually on the planet Venus that Joe and Beth visit.

156

The Voice-mo-tron 2000

Technology Products

Audiovisual Devices

The Voice-mo-tron 2000
The electronic voice modulator that Joe builds for Bill.

157

WNJE

TV Stations

WNJE
TV station Bill auditions for, but looks terrible on camera.

158

WNY-Sex

WNY-Sex
Porn version of the radio station WNYX from the title of the Photoshopped picture of Catherine's head on LaToya Jackson's nude body that Bill has sent to Matthew.

159

WNYX

WNYX
Radio station. 585 AM.

160

WXYP

WXYP
Rival radio station where Ed says he's going to work when he leaves.

FICTITIOUS TIMELINE

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November 24, 1971

Dates

20th Century: 70s

November 24, 1971
Batman actor Adam West admits to having been the legendary D.B. Cooper that hijacked a Boeing 727 in 1971, leaping out of the plane with the ransom payout and disappearing.

November 24, 1971

Dates

20th Century: 70s

November 24, 1971
Billionaire industrialist Jimmy James gets arrested, accused of being the D.B. Cooper that hijacked a Boeing 727 in 1971, leaping out of the plane with the ransom payout and disappearing.

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Area 52

Military Bases

Area 52
Secret military base that Joe mentions - more secret than Area 51.

Billionaireland

Worlds

Fantasy Lands

Billionaireland
Joke Matthew makes about Mr. James' lifestyle. Matthew: "Mr. James, no offense, you wouldn't understand." Mr. James: "Why not?" Matthew: "To be frank, you spend your day in billionaire-land. Getting steam baths and sitting on your ass, letting your ego be massaged by yes men."

Boulevard of Broken Dreams

Transit Routes

Boulevards

Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Joke Matthew makes during his punk phase. "Sorry, Mussolini. I had some business to take care of down on the Boulevard of Broken Dreams."

The Criterion Building

Buildings

The Criterion Building
Home of WNYX in Manhattan.

The Dave Cave

Nature

Caverns

The Dave Cave
Batman-influenced Joke Dave makes about other secrets he may have when the office finds out he's Canadian.

Death Star

Outer Space

Space Stations

Death Star
Catherine reads a news report referring to the events of Star Wars A New Hope: "Tragedy struck today in Sector 9 as rebel terrorists blew up the Death Star, killing thousands. The rebel alliance, a fringe group of anti-Empire fanatics has claimed responsibility for the terrorist act. Fortunately, Lord Vader escaped without harm. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims."

Fort Awesome

Buildings

Fort Awesome
Mr. James' mansion. Mr. James: "I wanted a place just like Xanadu, but without such a dorky name." Lisa: "So what'd you call it?" Mr. James: "Fort Awesome."

The Jimmy James Bridge

Transit Routes

Bridges

The Jimmy James Bridge
Construction project Lisa proposes in an attempt to convince Mr. James not to build his towers in New York City. Mr. James: "Lisa, nobody ever says anything good about a bridge, all right? They'd be like, 'Traffic was blocked up for hours today on the Jimmy James,' or, 'Some loser jumped off the Jimmy James today,' or, 'I was driving along the Jimmy James while my best friend was back home in bed with my wife."

The Jimmy James Space Tower Plaza

Towers

The Jimmy James Space Tower Plaza
Mr. James' new project to build two towers in New York City shaped like gigantic J's, that will be the tallest towers in the world. Mr. James eventually moves the project to London.

Jimmy-lantis

Urban Areas

Cities

Jimmy-lantis
Construction project Lisa proposes in an attempt to convince Mr. James not to build his towers in New York City. "An underwater colony: the final frontier."

Sector 12

Outer Space

Sectors

Sector 12
Dave's space pod is located in Sector 12, apparently a very safe place to live in space.

Sector 9

Outer Space

Sectors

Sector 9
Catherine reads a news report referring to the events of Star Wars A New Hope: "Tragedy struck today in Sector 9 as rebel terrorists blew up the Death Star, killing thousands. The rebel alliance, a fringe group of anti-Empire fanatics has claimed responsibility for the terrorist act. Fortunately, Lord Vader escaped without harm. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims."

Squaresville

Urban Areas

Cities-Joke

Squaresville
City from joke.

OTHER

The 32nd Annual American Broadcasters So...

Awards Ceremonies

The 32nd Annual American Broadcasters Society Awards Banquet
Awards ceremony where WNYX wins them all.

American Broadcaster Society Awards

Awards Ceremonies

American Broadcaster Society Awards
Also known as ABSA. Professional organization that hosts an annual awards banquet.

Beth & Lisa

Beth & Lisa
Beth: If my boyfriend acted like that, I'd go absolutely bitchcakes.
Lisa: Bitchcakes?" Beth: "I just made that up. You think it's gonna catch on?

Beth & Lisa

Beth & Lisa
Beth When Stewie's around, you still want to shake your bunnymaker.
Lisa: I do not, and the word is moneymaker.
Beth: Hello, I know, it's another new one I made up.

Coeur De La Mer

Artifacts

Gems

Coeur De La Mer
The biggest blue diamond in the world. Based on the Heart of the Ocean, the blue diamond from the film Titanic.

The Crested North American Quitter

Dave gets a friend of his to impersonate...

Living Things

Animals

The Crested North American Quitter
Bird from Bill's joke. Bill: "Oh, what have we here, a quitter?" Dave: "No. I just really need to write this speech." Bill: "Do I hear the plaintive cry of the crested North American quitter?" Dave: "Bill, please." Bill: "Quit, quit, quit, coo! Quit, quit, coo!"

Dave gets a friend of his to impersonate what cartoonist?

	Gary Larson
	Charles Schultz
	Scott Adams

Dave, Matthew & Joe

Dave, Matthew & Joe
Dave: Hey, guys. What's going on? You playing hallway soccer? Trash can basketball? Hey, does this have anything to do with that coffee cup that's been on top of this light fixture the last few days? What do you call this game?
Matthew and Joe: Who can get the coffee cup off the top of the light fixture.

Electronic Maintenance Technician of the...

Awards

Electronic Maintenance Technician of the Year
Award Joe wins at the 32nd Annual American Broadcasters Society Awards Banquet.

Jimmy James

Jimmy James
Jimmy James: I never doubted myself for a minute, for I knew that my monkey-strong bowels were girded with strength like the loins of a dragon ribboned with fat and the opulence of buffalo dung.

Jimmy James

Jimmy James' nemesis, as well as Lisa's ...

Jimmy James
Jimmy James: "That's what happens when you empty a man's bank account and ruin his credit rating. Blackball him so he can't ever get a job. I call it my deluxe severance package."

Jimmy James' nemesis, as well as Lisa's love interest and eventual husband.

	Hank Henry
	Johnny Johnson
	Billy Williamson

Joe-jitsu

Miscellaneous

Combat Strategies

Joe-jitsu
Joe's personal style of jujitsu. "The 16 fold path to enlightenment." Obnoxious mouthing off is the cornerstone of Joe-jitsu.

King-of-the-world-itis

Medical Conditions

Conditions

King-of-the-world-itis
Uncontrollable desire to stand on the bow of the ship and yell, "I'm king of the world!"

Lisa

Lisa
Lisa: Johnny, our paths have diverged. I'm a journalist. You're a wino. Just get outta here, ok. Go! Scram!

Lisa & Beth

Lisa & Beth
Lisa: Where are you going?
Beth: I'm going to go fax my new words around, see how long it takes them to show up on Melrose Place. Catch you later, B-cakes. That's the street version.

Name of the sled that Mr. James buys, th...

Name Game

Name of the sled that Mr. James buys, thinking it's the famous Rosebud sled from the movie Citizen Kane.

	Rose Bowl
	Rose Bush
	Rose Byrne

Segment Producer of the Year for an All-...

Awards

Segment Producer of the Year for an All-new Station
Award Lisa wins at the 32nd Annual American Broadcasters Society Awards Banquet.

Space Dollars

Money

Currency

Space Dollars
The new future currency in space.

Turds in a Blanket

Recipes

Food Recipes

Turds in a Blanket
Dish from Bill's joke: Nobody cares how beautiful the soufflee is if the appetizer is turds in a blanket.

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Themes

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What is Bill's first name?

What word on Bill's review did he refuse...

Name Game

What is Bill's first name?

	Evelyn
	Everett
	E

When Matthew quits the station he gets a...

What word on Bill's review did he refuse to let go?

	Acrimonious
	Adamant
	Adequate

Name Game

When Matthew quits the station he gets a job at the coffee shop in the same building. What is the name of the frequent customer program there?

	Java Juicers Club
	Java Junkies Club
	Java Guzzlers Club

Where is WNYX on your AM dial?