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Every weekday, Steve Tatham helps ease the pain of your soul-crushing existence with a new three-minute skewering of all things news and pop-culture.
Steve Tatham is more than just a smirking face. The creative genius behind The Ointment is a stand-up comedian and a staff writer at the Walt Disney Company where he has written for such talent as Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane, Joan Rivers, Jeremy Irons, Isabella Rossellini, and Dan Castellaneta. He lives in the Los Angeles area with his patient wife and two children, who have no clue why their house is now a broadcast studio.
Tune into The Ointment for a new broadcast each weekday, special guest each Wednesday and a news quiz on Fridays.
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Steve runs as a Barack Obama delegate from California to the Democratic National Convention.
Episode Guide
Date: 5/9/08Views: 16
Happy Mother's Day
A look back at the news of the week for May 9, 2008.
Date: 5/8/08Views: 3
Losers
Hillary Clinton, like Jason Castro, has had her luck run out. Lots of political news today on "The Ointment" for May 8, 2008.
Date: 5/7/08Views: 9
Guest: Kevin Avery
Kevin Avery of "Siskel and Negro" is a guest on today's episode of "The Ointment."
Date: 5/6/08Views: 9
Obama Clinton Grudge Match
This is it. Obama and Clinton in a decisive battle. That is until it's not a decisive battle. Indiana and North Carolina weigh in on the long slog toward the Democratic nomination for president.
Date: 5/5/08Views: 2
Down to the Finish
The Kentucky Derby, the election and the Bush administration are all wrapping up and in no case is it pretty.
Date: 5/2/08Views: 7
Week in Review: May 02, 2008
Steve looks back on the week's news.
Date: 5/1/08Views: 2
May Day
It's the first of May and time to get out your May pole and celebrate. Interest rates are coming down and the body count in Iraq is going up. All that and the rest of today's news for May 1, 2008.
Date: 4/30/08Views: 3
Guest: Carrie Snow
Comedian Carrie Snow (The Aristocrats, Roseanne, The Late Show, Comedy Central) is the guest on today's episode of "The Ointment."
Date: 4/29/08Views: 5
Old Flames
Old flames, new court rulings and more. It's news, news and more news today. Oh yeah, and you can still vote for me in the political pundit contest here: http://broadcasting.projectbreakout.com/media_page/e...
Date: 4/28/08Views: 32
Project Breakout
Steve shames himself by begging you to vote for him in some online contest. It's at http://broadcasting.projectbreakout.com/media_page/entry_id/187.
Date: 4/25/08Views: 23
Don't Count On It
After a three-day absence Steve is back with some fresh news of the day. Wesley Snipes can't count taxes, Hillary Clinton can't count votes and the Republicans may not be able to count on Jenna Bush.
Date: 4/24/08Views: 26
Encore: Fake Clinton Commercial
In this commercial, a cure is proposed for Hillary Clinton's Mood Swings.
Date: 4/22/08Views: 8
Encore: Ode to Eliot Spitzer's Wife
Steve does the news as his wife stands by stoically.
Date: 4/21/08Views: 4
Patriots Day
On this Patriots Day, Steve gives you highlights of today's news in this land of liberty.
Date: 4/18/08Views: 4
Week In Review: April 18, 2008
Steve looks back at some of the stories making an impact for the week ending April 18, 2008.
Date: 4/17/08Views: 10
High Five Day
It's High Five Day and there are at least five stories in today's newscast.
Date: 4/16/08Views: 35
Guest: Hillary Clinton, Part II
Hillary Clinton speaks out on a number of important issues, including her potential running mate, Ann Coulter and fashion.
Date: 4/15/08Views: 12
Tax Deadline
Steve gives the days news while finishing up his taxes.
Date: 4/14/08Views: 11
Obama Delegate
Steve visits a caucus to run as an Obama delegate to the Democratic National Convention.
Date: 4/10/08Views: 4
Encore: Randall Park
Comedian Randall Park is today's guest.
Date: 4/7/08Views: 22
Encore: Fake Hillary Clinton ad
While Steve is in Florida, he wants you to enjoy once again this TV ad showcasing Senator Clinton's vast experience.
Date: 4/6/08Views: 7
Date: 4/4/08Views: 9
Week In Review: April 4, 2008
Steve looks back at the events of the week ending April 4, 2008.
Date: 3/27/08Views: 13
Daddy's Uterus and other stories
A Democrat drops out. A man gets pregnant. A fast-food innovator dies. A washed up rocker gets busted. All this and more for Thursday, March 27, 2008.
