Kevin Smith, writer/director turned podcasting internet personality, recently launched his own internet based radio network called SIR (Smodcast Internet Radio). The architect of the cult films Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, and Zach and Miri Make a Porno; my personal Kevin Smith favorites; started the original Smodcast podcast several years ago with his film producer Scott Mosier. Because of the Smodcast's success, Kevin added several more podcasts to his empire, most notably Jay and Silent Bob Get Old with Kevin's Jay to his Silent Bob (Jason Mewes) co-hosting.

In May of 2011, Kevin Smith segwayed his efficacious podcasting into opening the 24 hour a day online stream for SIR. To celebrate the launch of SIR, the neophyte network was offering two minute live reads on one of their new shows for an incredible introductory price.

I took advantage of this opportunity and a Denzinger Design ad was read on Friday morning, May 27th. The ad aired during the show Plus One Per Diem and was read by Kevin Smith and his wife, Jennifer Schwalbach. The episode containing the ad can be downloaded on iTunes and streamed from the Plus One Per Diem website. Below is the sound bite for the ad. Have a listen.

DenzingerDesign SIR Ad by Denzinger Design

Gallery 1988 is a primarily eighties themed, pop culture driven, contemporary art gallery with spaces in Hollywood and Venice Beach California. A small sampling of illustrations displayed in 1988's shows are depiction's of deranged Alice in Wonderland characters, Doc Brown, Jay and Silent Bob, Skeletor, Milton & Mr. Lumbergh, the Mario Kart players, and original TRON characters and light bikes (just to name a few).

Perfectly aligning with this nostalgic trend of cult status pop culture motifs, the Venice Beach location of Gallery 1988 is hosting a Wet Hot American Summer art show. This event glorifies the 10th anniversary of the underground comedy written, directed, and starring several alums of MTV's 90s sketch comedy classic The State. The most notable individuals involved in Wet Hot American Summer, the trio that went on to form Stella, are Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter, and David Wain.

The event features Wet Hot American Summer themed art from over 65 artists and the opening reception is Friday, June 10th from 7-10PM. The location of the newest Venice arm of Gallery 1988 is 214 Pier Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405. I fully plan on attending this opening so stay tuned for images.