It's when times are at their darkest that people turn to faith and hope. But then the containment field fails. Within minutes, all measurements go off the scale. Evacuations are ordered, but is it too late? Andrea gets a bonus and puts some money down on a new Prius. A wormhole is discovered just south of 8th Street. Before it can be filled, thousands of worm people come crawling out. Turns out that when startled, worm people secrete a gel like substance that makes a landfill smell like sweet roses. Chaos immediately follows. Eric bakes sugar cookies and the dog pees in the living room. Tom's parakeet learns to say the word 'bitch'. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Mark was a typical thirty-something, basement dwelling trainwreck. At his best, he is mis-matched socks, bad breath and a 2 day stubble beard. At his worst, which was really more like his everyday average, he is a wall of putrid body odor on a stagnate Summer afternoon. Leslie is the trailer park's finest. Birthing hips, three missing teeth, huge bleached hair, and a whole lot of attitude. They were meant to be. But the baby looked more like Pedro the lawn guy than Mark. By their 4th child, even Mark began to get a little suspicious. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

This town can't catch a break! Last week it was the 'great dioxin spill'. This time, the mayhem starts innocently enough while little Joey is digging for artifacts in a vacant lot. He unexpectedly releases Dr. Von Zurnbler's latest creation, a hybrid vampire - insect zombie - wolf-breed colony! Matters are further complicated when Sheena, the town slut is, bitten. Randy farts in yoga class. Stan takes a detour on the way to the mall. Nurse Riley gets busted for possession - demonic possession. Amber confronts Gary and a mysterious package show up unexpectedly. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Unknown to just about everyone, Steve is in it for the chicks. This will probably be a huge letdown to all his adoring fans. But for now, he's riding high. Ticket sales are strong along with hot merchandise demand. But then his computer gets hacked. Jessie meets a long lost relative who is looking for money. Robert escapes the clutches of his nanny. Artie gets a promotion. An earthquake is felt in nearby Rosemont. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

What started off as a perfect day abruptly heads south as Jack runs out of toilet paper. He reaches in his pocket for the only piece of paper he can find - yesterday's lottery ticket. Later, he realizes that this wipe cost him over $130 million. Undaunted, he hits the drive-thru followed by the nudie bar - so it's not a total loss. Beth comes across a spider in her house. This is an unusually large spider, about the size of a small dog - her small dog which she hasn't seen all day. Turns out the spider ate her dog. Three days later, the spider shits out a dog collar and half of a leash. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Janice comes across something she can't explain which sends her into a rabid panic. She goes on a shopping spree buying everything in her path. She finally reaches her credit limit while carrying a basket full of adult toys. Alice gets a puppy for her boyfriend Jake. Annie finds out that the internet is for things other than porn. Alex digs up an unexploded WWII bomb in his backyard. Upon closer inspection it turns out not to be a bomb at all. It's a space station. And the billions of inhabitants, though extremely tiny are still alive.... and now awakened. Battle stations!!!! email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Stu goes completely off the reservation after a day of huffing gasoline. Unfortunately, he loses a testicle while attempting to shave his balls with a rusty straight razor. However, in a brief moment of genius, he stuffs one of his wife's emergency super-absorbent tampons into the sack void. It saves his life. Bob gets "served" by 4 urban fellows, one of which is carrying a pie. Blueberry pie. Dan's fortune cookie gives him much needed inspiration and he decides to become a ninja. Lilly breaks her nose ice fishing. Lester farts in yoga class. Al hooks up in the frozen food isle. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

While dumpster diving, Nathan finds an envelope labeled "TOP SECRET". Inside are the schematics to a Russian doomsday device. He proceeds to build said device using found parts and used duct tape. Dissatisfied with the outcome, he gives the device to 'some homeless guy'. Gregory gets a pony. Jill writes "The Essential Guide to Perfect Manscaping" under the pen name 'Pablo Jones'. It becomes a New York Times best-seller. Walter has a recurring pain in his neck. After weeks of increasing discomfort he breaks down and visits a doctor. Turns out a large tick has burrowed itself under his skin and grown to the size of a mouse while simultaneously tapping into his brain stem. It cannot safely be removed. In less than two weeks Walter will be under the complete control of the tick. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Blanche, an 84 year old resident of a local retirement home gets appointed chairperson of the facility's entertainment committee. Her first act is to institute 'porn night' every Thursday. The first week's theme 'Best Beaver of the Nixon 70's' is a smash hit and senior morale reaches an all-time high. Nearby St. Mary's Hospital sees an unusual rise in the number of hip fracture patients. Meanwhile, south of the Ozarks, little Sammy falls from a tree hitting his head. He wakes up believing that he is Winston Churchill and then organizes a complex multi-front invasion of the neighboring trailer park. Beverly bakes cookies while Brad feeds the dogs. Mr. Pinkers coughs up a hairball the size of a grapefruit. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Tensions flare when Monica's OCD hits a new record. Max develops a taste for raw slug. Evelyn faces her worst fears when the police show up asking questions. Randy knows a secret and he starts a blog. Luis becomes seriously depressed when he finds out that it's impossible for him to live his dream life as a soccer mom. Danny farts in yoga class. After a night of marathon bar hopping Ricardo brings home a slut-opotamus. They make furious love in the living room for several hours. Much later, coming to his senses, Ricardo finds that he is now missing a kidney, two fingers and a lung. Plus, the rent is 3 days late and the sperm bank is closed. They share breakfast at Village Inn. After weeks of research, Lance figures out how to boil water. To celebrate, he pops a huge zit on his back, then uploads the video of it to YouTube. It goes viral - the video, not the zit. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

This incredible story rages on as William begins to explore synthetics. He quickly realizes that he's allergic to latex. Gordon gets a facelift and tries to use an expired coupon for a discount. It doesn't turn out well for both him and his neophyte doctor. Rebecca joins a country club. Ann dives deep into her own fantasy world where baby seals club people. She is seriously injured by a baby seal with a club. Steve makes up for lost time by hanging out at truck stops where he learns that the employees don't always wash their hands after using the bathroom. Andy wrecks his third car - in two weeks - but makes up for it by dating a one-legged stripper. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Lucas makes a volcano for 3rd grade science class. Problem is that Lucas is 28 years old and in graduate school. Unfortunately, the uranium that he uses becomes unstable and 3 city blocks have to be evacuated. Howard opens a hot dog stand and Sally gets food poisoning. Joyce visits her grandparents in Michigan and finds love on the way. Lester moves out of his mother's basement - again. Owen gets a rash in a not so nice place but has no problem scratching in public. Ben has a sinus infection that quickly becomes bronchitis. He is amazed by the vivd colors of phlegm that he produces and sets up a Facebook page to document the progress. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

The shit gets real for Ralph when the family dog breaks into the household laxative stash. Barry has a root canal. Sarah farts in yoga class. Mark confronts Gina. Beth loses her car keys while Sal explores the exciting world of circus side shows. Jeff learns the hard way that just because it has a vagina does not mean you must have sex with it. Tanya begins marketing her very own line of gourmet enemas where she receives better than expected success along with an Emmy nomination. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

A giant space robot comes down from space and starts talking in this secret space talk when Jimmy does the right thing: he contacts the authorities. It all goes downhill from there. Randall has sex with a whale. Roy bends time with his circuit bent Casio. And Nancy breaks up again. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Tensions rise as Bob gets into Diane's meds. Suzie smells a fart, but there's no dog nearby. Rob's minature robot is a total failure and Sam brings more to the table than just good looks and a Glock. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

The season premieres without a hitch as Glen finds a panda in the pool, while a UFO grabs Betty by the strings. Mark finds himself in a sticky situation as Dawn pulls the plug on Jamie's ferret. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

In this gripping episode, Max stubs his toe, Holly and Ben finally hook up. Len finds gold in his wine cellar, and Jane accidently shoots her dog. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

This week, Toby gets a mohawk, Mike finds a $5 bill, Sally finds out who the real father is, and toast gets burnt to a crisp. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

You can't make this stuff up. You might want to, but it's simply impossible. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

You want to know what's really shocking? 220 volts. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Lots of bootie shaking was had as people from all walks of life celebrated. Then the electricity was shut off. And then undead robots rose up and walked the Earth. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

I had my best, brightest, most experienced engineer working on it. Pedro did a really good job considering he didn't understand English and had just a 7th grade education. But he was all that I could afford. Still, I think he is making progress and the prototype is expected to be ready for testing sometime early next year. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

It was supposed to be a quick test. Nothing special. A run of the mill operation. But that's when the unexpected happened. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Just taking the laptop for a spin on a beautiful Summer morning, when all of a sudden, trouble hits. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Lets get this groove going with the smooth sounds and hot beats of the best in simulated malfunctioning electronics. All the bits with less of the bytes. And it's even great on toast. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

www.michaeloster.com It's the classics that we crave. And this one is destined to be a classic, that's for sure. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

I sat and stared at the waves, but they didn't wave back. I washed the dishes and made the bed. Only time will tell if this was the correct course of action. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Should this much power be allowed to be in the hands of an single person? And will the cute, cuddly little kitten really get it? Stay tuned to find out. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

They may be cute and cuddly, but the pack a nasty bite. I suggest you keep your hands inside the ride at all times. It's going to be one of those days, I can feel it. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

A laptop can be so many things. For me, it's a musical instrument. That is if you consider noise to be music, which I do. I used my custom synthesizer "Trash92" in Reaktor to make this mess. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Inspired by the deposit that one of my cats left on the floor for me, I decided that the world needed some more interesting things to listen to. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

When a bad day suddenly turns worse, our hero manages to step in a big smelly pile. And then the fun begins. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

The smoke started to clear when it hit me.... This is exactly what happens when you overload the system with conflicting messages. Nothing that a few extra gigahertz can't fix. But, until then I'll just keep to eating off of paper plates. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

The day was as hot as it was long. But at least it was a dry heat. The dumpster affectionately known as El Loco was full of refuse as usual. Located just outside a nuclear plant most people stayed away from El Loco and its radioactive contents. But Paul the FrogBoy was not most people. He had spent the last 20 years living as a freakshow attraction and had a reputation for eating anything especially if it was free. Is Paul about to be done in by El Loco? email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Another Reaktor creation. This time its and audio processor meant to disintegrate whatever goes in. Sounds kind of like a ruined tape with a little extra. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Adding some tweaks to Trash92 made it even more unstable. Should I expect anything other than that or was it what I was shooting for in the first place? Disregard all other options and you'll be left with the truth or some version thereof. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Inspired by everything I've ever broken, this is an updated version of my Trash92 synth. Lots of under the hood changes make for a wider array of sounds and more fun! email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Another of my "latest" synthesizer creations in Reaktor. This one is called Trash92. Trash92 is the result of my continuing quest to create unusual sound makers in Reaktor. Though my methods may be somewhat evolving, the results are anything but predictable. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

I'm playing it like a drunken monkey, just the way nature intended. It's the Akai MPC 1000 loaded with a ton of my own sample creations all rolled up into one sonic mess. And that's the good part. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

You're hearing my latest synthesizer creation in Reaktor. I put all my knowledge from the Mushroom Accelerator, Circuit Bent Sputnik, and Wall Street Bailout Generator to work in making this one. I don't have a name for my new synth yet, but hopefully soon. email: mike@f7sound.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Not since Luke found out who his father was has something so shocking been revealed. This is the Wall Street Bailout Generator - a soft synth that I created in Reaktor. It's a whole new breed of glitch, so enjoy! email: mike@f7sound.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Not since the time I circuit bent Stephen Hawking's voice synthesizer have I heard such a fit of glitch. So I really showed my laptop who's boss and then some. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

This is the cilling saga of when the 8 bit digital Schumer hits the fan. Be there when a venerable flea market computer is tasked with analyzing the schematics of something called a Death Star for any weaknesses. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.

You may want to wait for the good part, and it's only a glitch away. Listen asap as this kind of sound mangling could become a federal crime. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

After a long break, I bring you a 'mixtape' of DLC episodes. A clash of sounds to end the Summer and it's a long one. I'm considering releasing this as an EP. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Last time, I presented the "lost episode". This episode, however, might be the one that you'd wish I lost to begin with. Happy 2009! email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

This was meant to be Episode 93, but something happened and I lost it. So 93 became something else and this one was tucked away on a backup DVD for 2 years. I happened on it by chance and made some tweaks and added a few things. So, here's the Lost Episode of the DLC. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Citi gets bailed out and we wait to see who's next. About 25 years ago, John Cougar "needed a lover that won't drive him crazy". And just last year we found out that Bono didn't hold the record. He WAS the record! Don't worry. What you're hearing has nothing to do with any of this. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Since I'm not getting my 2008 bonus, I figured it'd be a good time to pull out Circuit Bent SputniK and have a blast. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Once again, I attack my MPC 1000. Over 1300 sounds, some dating back more than 20 years are unleashed in mutant form. I played all of this live... no edits! Be afraid. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Here's a glitchy little treat to start a new week. I played this all live on the MPC 1000 as you hear it. All the sounds are mine, some going back over 20 years. All chopped up and reassembled for your listening pleasure. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

This one was especially fun. Skirting the breakcore, glitchcore, chipcore, corecore, and chaos genres, this episode was done completely live on the Akai MPC1000. I even cut 3 of my fingers from hitting the pads so hard. All the samples are my own creations and you may even recognize some tiny chunks from earlier episodes of the DLC - since I love to hack up my own work. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

It's yet another brain bender. This is the first time I've used my new Akai MPC 1000 in a production - as I've only had it a few days. But, there's lots more than the MPC going on, of course like field recordings and synthesizer stuff. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

You're hearing a perfect example of why I don't ever get invited to the annual neighborhood barbeque. It's because I'm always tweaking my Mushroom Accelerator! And here it is running on an Intel chip. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Here's some of my field recordings run through a computer simulation of 16 malfunctioning CD players. The things I think of.... email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Do computers have souls? Is this what the machines will be listening to when they take over? I travel 20 years into the future to find out. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Now you shall experience the full power of the Mushroom Accelerator! Oh, and this was all done live with just one edit near the beginning. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

I've been working on the Mushroom Accelerator. I think it's become intelligent. Or, maybe it's just some random crap. Anyway, enjoy some pure Mushroom Accelerator. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

These still aren't the droids you're looking for. But, they sure sound like them. Malfunctioning droids, that is. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

See what my wife has to put up with? Well, I thought that it was time for a nice, juicy podcast. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Time to get out your secret decoders. What? You don't have your secret decoders? Well, who's fault is that? email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

I force my laptop to do unspeakable things... puke out relentless sound effects... and there's nothing that can stop it. And you can hear it all! email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Evolution or just me continuing to mess with Reaktor? You decide. What I do know is that I've spent far too much time tweaking this ensemble. What I also know is that I'll be spending even more. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

A step forward in processing audio. This is like show 109 (show 109 was the source audio), but where 109 had over a thousand edits, this show has none. That's right, this was all done live using the audio from DLC-109. I created the processor using Reaktor 5 and processing is all live and somewhat ramdom. No 2 performances are the same even if the same source audio is used. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

You'd think I like editing audio or something. Why? Well, if you saw the Pro Tools session for this podcast, you'd see ass loads of edits. But it's all about the sound. Headphone listening recommended. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com

Like a Hollywood plastic surgeon, I did plenty of cutting to get this one just right. Edit after edit after edit. But that's what you love about this podcast. Headphone listening recommended. email: mike@regurgitron.com web: www.michaeloster.com