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 MC007- Episode 7 The Season Finale with Steph Jones [95:13m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Subtitle: Cockburn. Making Dreams Come True 

Well, we have come to the close of our first season. Many thanks to our listeners who have spread the word and helped our listenership grow. As a reward, we brought back our buddy Steph Jones for his second interview with us. Matt also arranged for one of Steph’s biggest fans, and the biggest fan of the show, Sno, to not only talk to Steph, but ask him questions. Plus, you will hear an exclusive sneak peek  listen to Steph’s new song “Delicious”.

Also on the show, a heartfelt musical tribute to a late comedy legend, Matt and Johnson unleash plans to interview Robert Duvall by the end of the year, and Steph and Matt agree to do a duet just in time for Christmas.

We’ll put the entire, unedited interview up in the left-hand margin in a few days. That podcast is not on the feed, so only visitors to this site can hear it. Just another way we reward our fans.  

Pay attention when Johnson tells us about the new organization she is working with to end human trafficking and sex slavery. If you think all slavery ended with the Civil War, think again.

So sit back, relax and listen. Don’t forget to comment!

** The FULL interview is up. It’s almost at the bottom in the left-hand margin.

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That’s right, Steph Jones Frands, your hero interviews your other hero, Steph, this Saturday. One frand  will get a special treat. But the rest of you can email me questions and I will ask him. Be sure to include your name and location. Just send the emails to mattcockburnshow@gmail.com

 

 MC005- Matt's Roast [119:58m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Oy vey! do these bastards rip me a new one. Lucky for you, you have to listen to an hour of our regular format before the Gang tries hard to knock your hero (Me) down a few pegs.

Listen as Johnson meets her number one fan; we introduce Timmy the Tard our new associate producer; Paul sings his song “The Twelve Days of Mattmas”, I make a big announcement and much, much more including Matt posing the question, “Why do people poop on the floor in public restrooms?”

 Don’t forget that with each new episode comes a new installment of our “TOP 5…” located under the category “TOP 5″ in the left margin. This month’s is pretty funny.

 

 MC004-2 The Bosely Murder Scene [6:37m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Well, just outside of Gettysburg in a town called Carroll Valley. Here’s the story.

 ”Carroll Valley Carnage: Victim, 19, stabbed, mutilated & set on fire

BY SCOT ANDREW PITZER — Times Staff Writer

Authorities arrested a 34-year-old Carroll Valley man Wednesday morning for brutally murdering a teenage colleague.
Jason Armstrong, of 16 Snow Bird Trail, was taken into custody at 5:30 a.m. and charged with criminal homicide, arson, possessing an instrument of crime, tampering evidence, and abusing a corpse. He was also charged with DUI.
The body of a 19-year-old male was found in a heavily wooded vacant lot Wednesday morning in a suburban housing development along Ski Run Trail,  parallel to Snow Bird Trail, in Carroll Valley Borough.
Police believe the teenager, whose name wasn’t released as family members were being notified of his death, was set on fire.
“We take these matters very seriously, and we’re considering all leads,” Adams County District Attorney Shawn Wagner said during a Wednesday afternoon press conference. “At this point in our investigation, we’re focusing on Mr. Armstrong, but as in any investigation, we’ll go wherever the evidence takes us.”
Investigators describe the murder as gruesome: the teenager suffered extensive injuries, including 15-20 stab wounds on his back, multiple stab wounds on his chest, defensive stab wounds on his arms, a large slice on one of his palms, a four-inch deep slash on the right side of his throat, a severed right ear, a burnt upper torso and a scorched right arm.
“Parts of his face were unrecognizable,” Wagner said. “The victim suffered significant trauma.”
The teenager and Armstrong were believed to have been camping together. Armstrong lives within walking distance of the camp-site.
“I wouldn’t want to rule out anything, but it appears that just two people were involved,” said Pa. State Police Gettysburg Barracks Station Commander Sgt. Robert Gano.
The body was still smoldering when police arrived on the scene shortly after daylight.
“It was smoking,” said Carroll Valley Police Dept. Cpl. James Powers.
The investigation is ongoing, and an autopsy is being performed Thursday.
“Just because charges have been filed doesn’t mean that the investigation is over,” said Sgt. Gano. “This is going to be a long investigation.”
The teenager and Armstrong worked together at Ski Liberty. Police did not address possible motives.
“They were acquaintances,” said Sgt. Gano.
Wagner indicated that the two individuals were dropped off at the wooded area, along Ski Run Road in Section K of Carroll Valley, sometime Tuesday night. Camping equipment was found in the woods, about 500 yards from the road.
“It’s not an area that I’d recommend for camping,” said Cpl. Powers. “It’s posted.”
Police believe the murder occurred sometime early Wednesday morning. According to investigators, Armstrong returned to his house after the murder around 4:30 a.m., changed his blood-stained clothes, and left in a vehicle. About 15 minutes later, a phone call was made to 911 regarding a possible murder near Ski Run Trail. Within minutes, Armstrong wrecked his Honda Sedan along the 5700 block of Fairfield Road, about a mile away from his residence. Before police arrived on the scene, Armstrong drove the damaged vehicle back to his house.
“One officer was investigating the original call when the second call came about the accident,” explained Cpl. Powers. “For a short time, we investigated them as separate incidents, not realizing that they were related. When we were en route to the accident, we were informed that Mr. Armstrong left the scene and went back to his house. Then we connected the dots.”
It is unclear why Armstrong left his residence in a vehicle, and police didn’t speculate if he was fleeing the scene. Evidence has been recovered from the camp-site and Armstrong’s house, but police were unable to comment when asked if the murder weapon was found. Investigators were also mum when asked about Armstrong’s criminal history.
“Ethically, we’re not allowed to comment on an individual’s criminal record,” said Wagner.
Police didn’t say whether alcohol was found at the camp-site, although Armstrong was charged with DUI when arrested at his house.
Armstrong was in custody Wednesday, and was awaiting arraignment. Due to the nature of the charges, there is no bail. Toxicology reports and an autopsy were expected to be performed Thursday.
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Carroll Valley residents stunned by gruesome murder

BY SCOT ANDREW PITZER  — Times Staff Writer

Carroll Valley residents are in shock following a gruesome Wednesday morning murder that occurred near a suburban neighborhood along Ski Run Trail.
“It’s odd,” said Fairfield area resident Robyn Koons. “It makes you wonder what’s going on in our little community.”
Thirty-four year-old Jason Armstrong, of 16 Snow Bird Trail, was arrested early Wednesday morning for murdering a 19-year-old male in a camping area about 500 yards from Ski Run Trail. Armstrong’s residence on Snow Bird Trail is one street parallel from the crime scene.
“This was a safe neighborhood, but this kind of changes it all,” said 54 Ski Run Trail resident Kim Stabler. “It’s very surprising.”
Neighbors describe Ski Run Trail, adjacent to Route 116, and the houses that pepper each side of the scenic, hilly roadway as a peaceful community.
“My wife and I moved here several years ago because it’s so quiet,” said 79 Ski Run Trail resident Michael Meredith. “We all generally watch out for each other here. But the situation really makes you wonder about who you’re living beside and who your neighbors are.”
Investigators assured citizens that there is no reason to panic.
“I don’t think there’s any concern for safety in this area as a result of the incident,” said Adams County District Attorney Shawn Wagner.
Police activity inundated the neighborhood beginning at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday — around the time when Armstrong was taken into custody — until the sun set.
“We believe that this was an isolated incident,” said Carroll Valley Police Dept. Cpl. James Powers. “The community remains very safe.”
Many vehicles, when drivers noticed the police and emergency vehicles, pulled over to watch the action.
“Nothing seemed out of the ordinary until we saw police pull a body out of the woods,” said Stabler. “It’s very scary that something like this can happen right down the road.”
Authorities held a press conference Wednesday afternoon at Carroll Valley Borough Hall, but residents were otherwise left wondering what caused all of the commotion.
“I talked to an investigator in the morning and he was very understanding of my concerns,” said Meredith. “He told me that they had a body, that someone was in custody and that the neighborhood was secure. It was important to find out what was going on, because my wife is here alone sometimes, and our neighbors all watch out for each other.”
Armstrong and the teenager, whose name wasn’t released as family members were being notified of his death, were believed to have been camping in the woods during the overnight hours of May 27-28. The victim was stabbed more than 20 times, and burned so severely that parts of his face were unrecognizable. Little is known about the 19-year-old, other than the fact that he was male, and that he worked with Armstrong at Ski Liberty. The investigation is ongoing.”

As you may have read in “A Day In the Life of Matt Cockburn”, I went to the scene of the crime. Hit play to hear the audio version of that story.

 

 The Matt Cockburn Faux-Celebrity Birthday Roast of Johnson [96:45m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 HOORAY!!! You can now download our show on iTunes so you an carry our greatness with you wherever you may roam. As it should be…

Here is the first of many faux-celebrity birthday roasts. This one is Johnson’s. Her birthday is in May.

Oh and we’re slightly drunk.

* I have started on new page (in the left-hand margin) where I will put all of our Top 5 from now on. Especially when we use clips to illustrate them. These are special bonus tracks for those of you who actually visit this site as opposed to download them through iTunes. In other words, they’re not available on iTunes like the episodes will be.

Would you like to be a part of the first of many Matt Cockburn faux- Celebrity Birthday Roasts? I bet you would. So why don’t you send an email to mattcockburnshow@gmail.com and give us your best roast of our birthday man-of-the-hour, Jessica Johnson. You have plenty of material to go with. So, start listening to shows you missed and hone those writing skills. If it’s really good, we’ll get you in the studio or on the phone to do it.

 

 MC002-5 [55:27m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Well, here it is. My interview with Steph Jones aided by Paul the Engineer. Schaffner and Johnson had prior commitments, so we sat down and chatted with the rising star, Steph Jones. If you haven’t checked him out by now, as per my advice, then you are slow on the take. Don’t worry, though. We play two of his songs so you can get a feel for him.

We had a great time talking with Steph and hope he comes back on from time to time.

Buy his album when it comes out. Keep tabs on it here.

What an interesting experience I had last week! I worked on a shoot for a new website called wemix.com, which I think is a great idea. While at a showcase on Tuesday night at the Spotlight Cafe on Broadway, I saw an R&B act called Steph Jones. Man, let me tell you, this kid was great. And I can’t stand 99% of modern music. But this kid had it. The songs were catchy and well done, his stage presence was captivating and you could tell he was happy to be where he was. He had no attitude like he deserved to be there. We go to talking after the show and I invited him on the MCFRS. So, he will be our guest soon. Check him out.

A few weeks before I met Steph Jones, I was at McClellan’s Tavern at the glorious Gettysburg Hotel here in downtown Gettysburg. There a bevy of beauties walked in. They were in town performing Irish dancing. While I ogled their young bodies, the group of musicians that accompany them started playing in the corner. Then, a fella came in and began to play a song on his guitar and sing. The room was hushed as we listened to his angelic voice. The girls were in awe and I was pissed that I gave up on music. The cat’s name is Brendan O’Shea

He’s from Ireland but out of NYC now. He will be a guest on March 22’s taping for Episode 3 of the Matt Cockburn Fake Radio Show.

 

 MC001-5 [53:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Here is the moment you’ve all been waiting for. Cockburn and Johnson and their exclusive, no-holds-barred interview with Julie and Eric of the Julie Schreiber Band. They were great fun and we look forward to the next time they come on. Don’t ya think they could use a keyboard player?
http://www.julieschreiber.com ; www.myspace.com/julieschreiberband