In this week’s episode of the Coode Street Podcast, Jonathan and Gary discuss getting a new intro for 2013. They wonder whether John Anealio might write them a song. Well, John is a talented and generous guy, so I’m sure he’ll come through. But just in case he’s too busy, I thought I would lend a hand.

Of course I am a talentless hack without an original idea in my head, and in thrall to right-wing US cultural imperialism (or possibly I just want to wind up Chris Fowler and Jonathan McAlmont). So I have shamelessly stolen re-purposed created a homage to filked a Southern Rock classic. It is quite appropriate in its way.

Rambling Fan

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Lord I was born a rambling fan,
Trying to make a podcast and doing the best I can.
So when I have tech problems, I hope you’ll understand.
Oh I was born a rambling fan

Now Gary teaches English in Chicago.
His academic resume is grand.
He likes to spend his weekends chatting on the phone,
A glass of red wine in his hand

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While Jonathan’s from far off Perth, Australia.
His jobs are SF editor and dad.
And if he spends too much time chatting on the phone,
His daughters tell him that he’s bad

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The podcast known to everyone as Coode Street
Brings SF commentary to our ears.
It rambles and it wanders yet it always entertains,
May it keep doing so for years.

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For those of you who are much to young to remember the original, here it is.