This week's SynCast is dedicated to hip hop emcee extraordinaire Mos Def. He blends old school sensibilities with superb production and lyrics that rival all the grandmasters. Enjoy.

The Academy

I'm watching the Academy Awards for the first time in many years tonight, for a number of reasons: Jon Stewart, mostly -- but also for the first time in a while, I've actually seen most of the movies nominated. I'm supremely delighted that Wallace & Gromit won for best animated feature, but Frances McDormand totally deserved Best Supporting Actress.

When I was in Gainesville, I used to go over to Megan and Kik's house every Oscar Night and we'd all watch it together; I miss that. Still, it's interesting to see things unfold now that I know what to cheer for. Oh yeah -- Best Documentary for the penguins? Bite me! Enron, baby!

All I know is: Munich better not win for Best Picture. Spielberg has plenty of statues already. Ang needs to get his. (He shoulda won it for CTHD -- Gladiate this!)

TimeWaster™

Many many many many many many many many many many many thanks to Josh for linking us to the live action Simpsons intro movie. Woo! Rumaki!

Today I'm listening to: The Mighty Mos Def!