• Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier return for another episode of the now NUMBER FIVE RANKED PODCAST ON THE NET (according to the mighty iTunes), SModcast! In just five episodes, this is quite a feat and one to be incredibly proud of. This is one podcast that’s certainly spreading across the globe, and rightfully so — The honest matter-of-factness these guys display week after week continues to entertain like no other ‘cast out there. A lot of folks keep asking us if the show will ever be used for View Askew type scoopage, stories and news — To that the answer is a “no” for MOST of the time, though you never know when the guys might drop in a hint of what’s to come, or tell a tale of Askew’s past, among all the other general random fun. That’s the beauty of the show.

The rundown for this week’s offering, which brings the ‘cast count to SIX:

SModcast continues to offer up the FREE entertainment week after week, available for instant download for anyone with an internet connection and the skills to find it over at Quick Stop Entertainment. Enjoy this once-again insightful, entertaining, and funny episode.

• The great Brandon Hardesty once again channels multiple roles in another spot-on View Askew re-enactment. The guy’s got some great acting chops to mimic these performances so well, as well as some dang close sound and editing work, to boot. Check out his take on a famous scene from “Clerks” over at the ‘Tube.
• What’s this? A new book? Cool! Amazon.com always sneaks pre-order info for books up WAY early, and this time’s no exception. They’ve got a page up for the new “My Boring Ass Life: The Uncensored Diary of Kevin Smith” with a September 25, 2007 release date on there. As always, wait for our own Stash to have copies of this, as Kevin will happily sign each and every one, we’re sure. And you know a book’s TONS better (and more collectible) once it’s signed by the author himself. We’ll have Stash pre-order info for ya as soon as it’s available. We’re guessing this is the book that will collect some of the best and most memorable blog postings.
• Want to do a friend of Askew a solid? Sophia Venable, wife of often-Askew composer Jim Venable, is currently participating in the “Dancing with the Stars” road trip, and WON the Los Angeles leg! As she continues on her quest to win the show, you can VOTE and watch videos of her performance HERE. Go watch Soph cut a rug and show some love with your votes!!