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For the second year in a row, Issue Oriented has been nominated for a 2009 Podcast Award in the Entertainment category!

And just like American Idol and America’s Best Dance Crew, the Podcast Awards is decided by the people. That’s right – only you, with the mighty power of your vote, can determine the winner of this grueling contest.

Help us get that golden iPod statue and the three trillion dollar cash prize that come with this award. Help us beat our competition, including two shows about the TV show Lost, and last year’s winner – a podcast about Harry Potter. Help us crush them. Help us crush them all like crushed worms.

Voting is open from November 13 through November 30. You can vote every day, and it would be awesome if you did. And your friends, too. Over 3,500 shows were nominated for this year’s awards, and Issue Oriented once again finds itself in the final ten for the Entertainment category. And sure, getting nominated by itself is an awesome honor.

But it sure would be cool to win. So vote – a lot. And with fury

Check out John Nolan (Straylight Run, ex-Taking Back Sunday) in this world broadcast premiere of "I Don't Believe You" from his upcoming solo release, Height. This comes from episode 47 of Issue Oriented, out next week,

Check out the nice stuff FAKE PROBLEMS said about Issue Oriented:

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Either way, you should go to IssueOriented.com to check out some truly awesome improvements to the site. Among them:

- Blogs from some really interesting people - Dallas Coyle (God Forbid), Mike O. (Burnt By The Sun, Nora), Ray Harkins (Mikoto, Taken) and so many more! From music and show reviews to hard politics and more.

- Instant blog sharing to your favorite social networking sites.

- Comments are now open!

ISSUE ORIENTED got some really nice props over at Buzznet.

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The interview went well, even if things did seem a little hurried. Matt P. was wearing a Rumbleseat t-shirt, which instantly became a source of embarrassment when it turned out that Chris Wollard of that band (and HOT WATER MUSIC) happened to be at the house. Matt P. instantly became "that guy" - pretty funny. Linda took photos (which you will see soon enough) and everyone was eating lollipops.

Brian and Pete talked to us about the band's 20-year history, their innovative plan for releasing music throughout '09, and much more. Expect a video teaser very soon! the interview will air in its entirety on July 24 as part of episode 34.

ISSUE ORIENTED IS HAVING A CONTEST! Go to Pastepunk.com to enter to win theses awesome prizes from PIRATES PRESS RECORDS!:

- 1st ANNUAL PIRATES PRESS BOX SET – limited edition six split 7" picture disc series. All artwork done by some of the best tattoo artists around the country. Also includes a tattoo-style flash poster, stickers, and more. Heavy vinyl. Limited to 1500 hand numbered copies.

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- Re-Volts 11x17 full-color poster.
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One runner-up receives: – Re-Volts s/t 10" + CD, Re-Volts poster, Pirates Press Schwag

Second runner-up receives: – Re-Volts CD, Re-Volts poster, Pirates Press Schwag


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