Letter to America - Chapter 77 - Chattanooga: The Athens of the South

Coming Soon:  Letter to America - Chapter 77  - Chattanooga: The Athens of the South.

(Photo above of LTA Listener Chris Hill and Jett taken at Dragon Dreams, Chattanooga).

Letter to America - Chapter 76 - Goodbye Belfast, Hello Nashville!

You Can't Go Home Again in Letter to America - Chapter 76 - Goodbye Belfast, Hello Nashville!

In which the Show says Goodbye to Belfast, Clements is used as a hiding place, AT&T gets some things right, Wayne disses the Hoopers and makes Jett cry,  and the Littlest Hobo makes new friends.

All this and more on your 'That Jack White Will Amount to Something Someday' Podcast.

(Photo above taken several years ago at the Cayenne Restaurant during Jett's first night in Belfast.  Seated at the table are Wild Rover's Phil Morrow and various members of Just for Laughs, Canada.  The woman being held is, as of the time of this posting, unidentified).

Letter to America - Chapter 75 - Limmy Interviewed: "The Internet is Over in Two Years!"

Oh My Lord We Can See The Future in Letter to America - Chapter 75 - Limmy Interviewed: "The Internet is Over in Two Years!"

In which Limmy makes a prediction, David Icke is remembered, Mahir is a fount of inspiration, Nosferatu is rubbished and Jett leaves town.

All this and more on your 'I forgot Robert Englund was the nice alien' Podcast.

Letter to America - Chapter 74 - The Edinburgh Fringe Festival Podcast - Tom Deacon / Pixie Ears

We're Getting Closer to the Truth At Last with Letter to America - Chapter 74 - The Edinburgh Fringe Festival Podcast - Tom Deacon / Pixie Ears!

In which Tom Deacon discusses why he's a comedian, we get flyered and Prince Abdi is shafted.

All this and a little bit more on your 'We Can't Even See His Ears In the Photo' Podcast.

                                                                          

Letter to America - Chapter 73 - The Edinburgh Fringe Festival Podcast - Jay Foreman

Ah, Blessed Relief of Reality it's Letter to America - Chapter 73 - The Edinburgh Fringe Festival Podcast - Jay Forman!

In which Jett climbs the stairs to meet Mr. Foreman, Simon Brodkin is lauded and we hear the story of the Little Japanese Baby.

All this and more on your "He Didn't Visit Big Daddy O's Later" Podcast.

Letter to America - Chapter 72 - Death Ride!

Letter to America - Chapter 71 - The Edinburgh Fringe Festival Podcast - Day 3; Pegabovine

Wow, An Actual Interview on Letter to America - Chapter 71 - The Edinburgh Fringe Festival Podcast - Day 3!

In which Jett gets meets Pegabovine and gushes.

That and not much more really on your "Jenny Goes On A Bit" Podcast.

Letter to America - Chapter 70 - The Edinburgh Fringe Festival Podcast - Day 2

Man that's Maudlin, It's Letter to America - Chapter 70 - The Edinburgh Fringe Festival Podcast - Day 2!

In which Jett gets maudlin and the Best Free Show at the Fringe and longest running Fringe Podcast are plugged again.

That and more on your "You Better Start Being Funny Again, Boy" Podcast.

Letter to America - Chapter 69 - The Edinburgh Fringe Festival Podcast - Day 1

Holy Cow, We've Chained Ourselves to Podcasts with Letter to America - Chapter 69 - The Edinburgh Fringe Festival Podcast - Day 1!

In which in Wayne has recovered, we recommend the Edinburgh Fringe Show on the Podcast Network, Jay Foreman sings a most unusual song and Jett thinks he has a way out of his predicament.

All this and more on your "There's No Way He's Gonna Be Able to Do One a Day" Podcast.

Letter to America - Chapter 68 - The Death of Wayne Van Ry

Yikes, It's The Most Shocking Episode Yet With Letter to America - Chapter 68 - The Death of Wayne Van Ry!

In which in Wayne is struck down, we visit deepest, darkest Derriaghy, Alan in Belfast has probing questions, James Brown On The Road starts his own podcast, Keith Law provides a lovely theme tune, Chapter 48 is remembered, Tiny-Thoughts is plugged via the Frappr Map and Jett gains a wee bit of self knowledge.

All this and more on your "He's Going to Have to Be Quarantined" Podcast.

Letter to America - Chapter 67 - Belfast Welcomes You

Wow, It's Like the Shining in Here with Letter to America - Chapter 67 - Belfast Welcomes You!

In which the Belfast Welcome Centre receives an unusual call, much is learnt about St. George's Market, we hear Al Qaeda doesn't really exist, Wayne forgets that people listen to the show, the YouTube cripples itself, racism rears its ugly head, we debate the number of continents, Maria W and PB's questions are answered, Chapter 24 is pulled out of the archives just so we can listen to Marcus Valentine, Nick Margerrison gives out handy tips for brewing the perfect cup of tea, we spoil Harry Potter, the Eloi and Morlochs are mentioned yet again and Jett starts packing for Nashville.

All this and more on your "I'm Willing to Help Out With the Re-Enactment" Podcast.

(Main photo courtesy of Rosa Blogs)

Letter to America - Chapter 66 - Jett Loe I'm Going To Knock Your F**k In

A Dramatic Video Reconstruction of this story:

More Captain Planet Goodness, AKA Silvest11 is going to 'Knock My F**k In'

Click below to watch on YouTube.

Letter to America - Chapter 65 - The Pirates of the Caribbean is Worse Than You Can Possibly Imagine!

Arghhh Me Hearties! It's Letter to America - Chapter 65 - The Pirates of the Caribbean is Worse Than You Can Possibly Imagine!

In which Richard Parkin does his duty, Gareth Higgins hums a few tunes and Jett Loe is called away on business.

All this and more on your "This Film Has Put Me In A Trance" Podcast.

Letter to America - Chapter 64 - Fact v. Fantasy - The Giant's Causeway Adventure

Ah, It's Not all True with Letter to America - Chapter 64 - Fact v. Fantasy - The Giant's Causeway Adventure!

In which the Playaz have questions, the Giant's Causeway is visited, some stranded French are helped out, LTA fan 'Steve' almost crushes Jett's hand, we celebrate the 8th Cathedral Arts Festival, brave the Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge, recommend highly the Man From Below and amazingly don't get lost.

All this and more on your "Maybe we should visit Ireland at least once" Podcast.

Letter to America - Chapter 63 - Blue Peter and an Act of God

Wow, Now With Moving Pictures it's Letter to America - Chapter 63 -  Blue Peter and an Act of God!

In which Jett learns to cook, Wee Adam trusts no one, Wayne Van Ry complains about his Pay Packet and the Englishman has a powerful hunger.

All this and more on your "Wasn't Audio Enough?" Podcast.

Letter to America - Chapter 62 - The Saint Patrick Day Search

Ah, Sweet Truth Inside Us it's Letter to America - Chapter 62 - The Saint Patrick Day Search!

In which Jett and Wayne look for sexy, sexy Samantha Mumba, Custom House Square is no longer welcome to Skate Boarders, Miss Morans is the place to go for Smokes, Sonia Butterworth asks if we would 'Catch a Fish,  Photographs of Festivities are taken, Unpaid Intern Erin's posts are discussed, Buses are ridden for free, Senan and Robert Sands are mentioned and a Monkfish is searched for high and low.

All this and more on your "We could have gone back to Kansas anytime" Podcast.

Letter to America - The Irish Podcast - Chapter 61 - The 2007 Irish Blog Awards Podcast Special - Parts 1 and 2

Shock! Can Your Heart Stand It, it's Letter to America - The Irish Podcast - Chapter 61 - The 2007 Irish Blog Awards Podcast Special - Part One and Two!

In which we get lost like last time, congratulations are given to Fústar,  Gingerpixel has some interesting views, Conn is ever so lovely, Jett dissects Wayne's allegation that the Awards are fixed, Robin Blandford is mentioned a few times, we root for the Big Guy - Allyn Quigley, and Oldbones makes a cameo appearance.

All this and more on your "Who Is The Man That Would Risk His Neck For His Brother Man?" Podcast.

Letter to America - The Irish Podcast - Chapter 60 - The 2007 Irish Blog Awards Podcast Special

Ah Yes, Settle Down for Adventure, it's Letter to America - The Irish Podcast - Chapter 60 - The 2007 Irish Blog Awards Podcast Special!

In which we get lost like last time, Gingerpixel has some interesting views, Jett dissects Wayne's allegation that the Awards are fixed, we root for the Big Guy - Allyn Quigley, and Oldbones makes a cameo appearance.

All this and more on your "Well, the Above Items Might Not Be in the Show" Irish Podcast.

Letter to America - The Irish Podcast - Chapter 59 - The Peace Wall

Wow, It's Time to Get Real with Letter to America - Chapter 59 - The Peace Wall!

In which host Jett Loe misses his coffee, Wayne Van Ry ruins his shoes, Unpaid Intern Erin gives us her pick of this week's Belfast Culture and Brad Pitt goes all Oirish.

All this and more on the "Watch Where You're Steppingl" Irish Podcast.

Letter to America - The Irish Podcast - Chapter 58 - Goodbye Margarita Plaza

Wow, it's the End of an Era with Letter to America - Chapter 58 - Goodbye Margarita Plaza!

In which host Jett Loe shops at the DEA store, Wayne Van Ry is apologised to, Unpaid Intern Erin makes a cameo appearance, we accuse old friend Conn of hiding behind an anonymizer, the Irish Blog Awards are touted, Oldbones rocks, Damien Mulley is discussed, Randy Newman is a little down and Captain Planet saves the day. 

All this and more on your "On To The Peace Wall" Irish Podcast.

Letter to America - The Irish Podcast - Chapter 57 - The Irish Podcasts Special

Wow, Oldbones Rocks!  It's Letter to America - Chapter 57 - The Irish Podcast Special!

In which host Jett Loe and new intern Erin Parish review the Podcasts nominated for Best Podcast at this year's Irish Blog Awards.  Listen in as we visit An Lionra , Arseblog, Cumann Carad na Gaeilge - Podchraoladh Caoga a Naoi, IT@Cork, Oldbones, Podleaders and Twenty Major. 

All this and more on your "Oh, and they plead for your vote as well" Irish Podcast.

Letter to America - The Irish Podcast - Chapter 56 - The Airport

Mmm...Feel the Threadbare Carpet, it's Letter to America - Chapter 56 - The Airport!

In which Jett wanders the Airport looking for coffee, a lady has most sensible advice and ice sculpture reaches its peak.

All this and more on your "Feel the Surge" Irish Podcast, (Photo:  A Gentlemen having a snooze, 4:30am, El Paso International Airport).

Letter to America - The Irish Podcast - Chapter 55 - The Return of the Irish Blog Awards

Ahhh, Feel the Love It's Chapter 55 - The Return of the Irish Blog Awards!

In which the Jett asks for your Vote, a shout out is given to Damien Mulley, and we visit a Podcast of old.

All this and more on your "It's an Honour to Just Be Nominated" Irish Podcast, (Photo:  Wayne Van Ry, with lottery ticket in hand, waits to win something at the 2006 IBAs).

Letter to America - The Irish Podcast - Chapter 54 - A Very Belfast Christmas

Hmm...I Can Taste the Strudel, It's Chapter 54 - A Very Belfast Christmas!

In which the Wii practically kills Wayne, Jemma the Goth Girl is lauded, the Christmas Continental Market is visited, the sampling of the Kleptones is applauded, we spot the evil on the Frappr Map, lady_firestorm wants you to call her, the folks at Eventsec look tough, two girls visit Ohio, too much Bratwurst is eaten, the America Show is critiqued, Dickie Mahood gets heartfelt, true holiday music is found at Santastic and Jett gets all broody.

All this and more on your "The Tourist Board Should Be Paying Me" Irish Podcast.

Letter to America - The Irish Podcast - Chapter 53 - Belfast Walking Tour No. 1

Hey, Come On By And Stay A Spell, It's - Chapter 53 - Belfast Walking Tour No. 1!

In which Jett visits the Hoop-Holding Lady, spies the lovely River Lagan, has a gander at the Waterfront Hall, sees the murals of Terry Bradley, drinks coffee at a new local shop and ends up at our favourite Northern Irish Destination.

All this and more on your "I Was Hoping He Would See Lessie" Irish Podcast.

Letter to America - The Irish Podcast - Chapter 52 - The U.S. Midterm Election Official Podcast Special

Oh God Bless the U.S. of A., it's Letter to America - Chapter 52 - The U.S. Midterm Election Official Podcast Special!

In which Wayne gets a bit sleepy, Whitey Can't Dance Girl goes back to school,  Doctor Gareth Higgins has his stomach tickled, Conn from An Líonra Sóisialta has a special message for us, Ted Haggard does his best and all are charmed by Lee A. Smithey, Ph.D.

All this and more on your "I Swear I Flushed It Away" Irish Podcast.

Letter to America - Chapter 51 - Richie Brockelman, Private Eye

Oh God, They've Jumped the Shark, It's Letter to America - Chapter 51 - Richie Brockelman, Private Eye!

In which Wayne feels a little down, Jett suggests you email him, Matt Damon's proclivity in the Departed is debated at much length and Doctor Gareth Higgins looks at a rash.

All this and more on your "It Better Not Be Another Joey" Irish Podcast.

Letter to America - Chapter 50 - Funderland

I Can Taste the Water, It's Letter to America - Chapter 50 - Funderland!

In which Wayne Ordinary American uses Jett Loe as a shield, Keith Olbermann is derided,  we lose track of who's on the Frappr Map and there's no news about Northern Ireland whatsoever.

All this and more on your "Whose Idea Was It To Open A Water Ride In Belfast?" 

Letter to America - Chapter 49 - Women Gotta Stand Up!

Good God, It's Letter to America - Chapter 49 - Women Gotta Stand Up!

In which Marie Louise Muir says Northern Ireland is tops, Jett Loe wishes he could see Wayne, an English Lady breaks into the media the hard way and wee M. Burns is too trusting.

All this and more on your 'Everyone Is A Star'

Letter to America - Chapter 48 - Don't You Understand?

Cough, Cough, It's Letter to America - Chapter 48 - Don't You Understand?

In which Jett receives spam from Jimmy Carter, Wayne takes a holiday with lovely wife Ruth, the James Brown interview is delayed and the 2nd Arc of the Show is Launched.

All this and more on your "I'm in a Frackin' Robe!"

Letter to America - Chapter 47 - Not Really Yet Safe

Oh now We're Cooking With Gas, It's Letter to America - Chapter 47 - Not Really Yet Safe!

In which we discover a Letter to America Fan Site, more people join the Frappr Map, Wayne Ordinary American prepares less than usual, Robert Fisk reports on that Mohammad Khatemi guy and Bambee asks If You're Online.

All this and more on your "Condoleezza Rice Are You Fucking Kidding Me?" Irish Podcast.

Letter to America - Chapter 46 - Yes, But What Does A Muslim Think?

Oh, They'll Never Get Me Alive, It's Letter to America - Chapter 46 - Yes, But What Does A Muslim Think.

In which Jett Loe recovers from The Party, Wayne Ordinary American says we all backslide from time to time, Sonia Butterworth sings a soulful tune, Keith Law tears up the joint, Thom Brown III is invoked as a possible co-host, the Frappr Map is plugged again, we invite you to buy a Bear, and Mat Weddle of Obadiah Parker covers Outkast's "Hey Ya".

All this and more on your "Come Join Us in Euroville"

Letter to America - Chapter 45 - It's All True

Well here goes, I've uploaded what Jett left for me.  If it doesn't work please let me know. 

Link to Jett leaving:

Jett has left the building

Here's some links to things on the show:

Allan Gildea

Patrol Trailer

Irish Podcast

Raphael 1

Raphael 2

Wayne Ordinary American

 

The link Jett texted me before leaving:

World Criminal

And something LTA listener Jenny found:

World Criminal Movie

Chapter 45:

Letter to America - Chapter 44 - The Date - Part 2 - Sugar Never Tasted So Sweet

Oh, Soon I May Have To Leave, It's Letter to America - Chapter 44 - The Date - Part 2 - Sugar Never Tasted So Sweet.

In which Jett Loe falls for Dita, Deane's Deli is still noisy, Diplomatic Immunity Girl's got an Ace Up Her Sleeve and Wayne Ordinary American takes his Chaperone duties a bit too seriously.

All this and more on your "And Like That He Was Gone" Irish Podcast.

Letter to America - Chapter 43 - The Date - Part 1

Oh, the Beauty of the World Makes Me Weep it's Chapter 43 - The Date - Part 1.

In which Jett Loe goes on a Date with Diplomatic Immunity Girl near Belfast's Moroccan Quarter, we meet a most intriguing woman named Dita, Deane's Deli is a bit noisy and Wayne Ordinary American Acts as Chaperone.

All this and more on your "We Haven't Even Been Served the Entrees Yet" Ireland Podcast.

Letter to America - Chapter 42 - Walking These Earths

Oh, It's A Short Stroll Southward with Chapter 42 - Walking These Earths!

In which we walk by the Ormeau Baths Gallery and get a pitch from Ian Davidson, Wayne Ordinary American takes time off for himself, Belfast City Essay No. 1 is plugged, the Thai-Tanic is hiring, a scuffle is witnessed, Bonfire Night is compared to the Wicker Man, the Lift Podcast is mentioned, a coffee is purchased at Clements and  Jett Loe realises he's smoking too many cigars.

All this and more on your "Take a Walk with Jett" Ireland Podcast.

Letter to America - Chapter 41 - And Don't Forget The Joker

Oh, It's A Magical Journey of Adventure with Letter to America - Chapter 41, And Don't Forget the Joker!

In which Wayne Ordinary American doesn't have much to say, Imeall tries in vain to teach us something, The Tone is mentioned again, Bangor is a bit stuffy, we Ride the Rails, and Jett Loe pisses off Diplomatic Immunity Girl.

All this and more on your "I Went to Bangor And All I Got Was This Bottle of Wine