As thanks for your $50 donation, you gain access to the full "Archives +" of the show. These go back to January 2006 and are, frankly, kind of fascinating to go back and listen to. I have also set aside my favorite episodes from over the years, so you can zero in on the Best of the Best of the Left.

Plus, I've included my personal stash of favorite clips, both political and otherwise. Load these up for your next road trip and you'll be in podcast heaven.

You will also receive a Best of the Left T-shirt from Repair the World, a company dedicated to the triple-bottom line of People, Planet and Prosperity. All of their clothing is made with recycled materials using ethical labor practices. Please specify in the comments box on your order form your preferred style, size & color. (Please note that the women's tee runs small so you may wish to order one size larger than you would normally)

Thank you for contributing to this fundraising campaign and helping Best of the Left grow and thrive! You will be thanked on the air, so continue tuning into the show to hear your name. Plus, you will be among the first to be notified when the new smartphone app is available! Expect the warm and fuzzy feeling to kick in just after your donation is confirmed.

Please share this fundraising campaign and BotL podcast with your friends!

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As thanks for your $75 donation, you gain access to the full "Archives +" of the show. These go back to January 2006 and are, frankly, kind of fascinating to go back and listen to. I have also set aside my favorite episodes from over the years, so you can zero in on the Best of the Best of the Left.

Plus, I've included my personal stash of favorite clips, both political and otherwise. Load these up for your next road trip and you'll be in podcast heaven.

You will also receive your choice of either a Best of the Left pull-over hoodie or t-shirt from Repair the World, a company dedicated to the triple-bottom line of People, Planet and Prosperity. All of their clothing is made with recycled materials using ethical labor practices. Please specify in the comments box on your order form your preferred size & color. (Please note that the women's tee runs small so you may wish to order one size larger than you would normally)

Thank you for contributing to this fundraising campaign and helping Best of the Left grow and thrive! You will be thanked on the air, so continue tuning into the show to hear your name. Plus, you will be among the first to be notified when the new smartphone app is available! Expect the warm and fuzzy feeling to kick in just after your donation is confirmed.

Please share this fundraising campaign and BotL podcast with your friends!

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As thanks for your $25 donation, you gain access to the full "Archives +" of the show. These go back to January 2006 and are, frankly, kind of fascinating to go back and listen to. I have also set aside my favorite episodes from over the years, so you can zero in on the Best of the Best of the Left.

Plus, I've included my personal stash of favorite clips, both political and otherwise. Load these up for your next road trip and you'll be in podcast heaven.

Thank you for contributing to this fundraising campaign and helping Best of the Left grow and thrive! You will be thanked on the air, so continue tuning into the show to hear your name. Plus, you will be among the first to be notified when the new smartphone app is available! Expect the warm and fuzzy feeling to kick in just after your donation is confirmed.

Please share this fundraising campaign and BOTL podcast with your friends!

As thanks for your $200 donation you earn a 2-year full membership. This gives you access to the the bonus show with additional voicemails from listeners and commentary from Jay! as well as access to the full "Archives +" of the show. These go back to January 2006 and are, frankly, kind of fascinating to go back and listen to. I have also set aside my favorite episodes from over the years, so you can zero in on the Best of the Best of the Left. Plus, I've included my personal stash of favorite clips, both political and otherwise. Load these up for your next road trip and you'll be in podcast heaven.

You will also receive 2 apparel items, your choice to mix and match of either a Best of the Left pull-over hoodie or t-shirt from Repair the World, a company dedicated to the triple-bottom line of People, Planet and Prosperity. All of their clothing is made with recycled materials using ethical labor practices. Please specify in the comments box on your order form your desired items and preferred size & color. (Please note that the women's tee runs small so you may wish to order one size larger than you would normally)

Thank you for contributing to this fundraising campaign and helping Best of the Left grow and thrive! You will be thanked on the air, so continue tuning into the show to hear your name. I'll also be sending you a hand-written thank-you card in special appreciation for your generous contribution. Plus, you will be among the first to be notified when the new smartphone app is available! Expect the warm and fuzzy feeling to kick in just after your donation is confirmed.

Please share this fundraising campaign and BOTL podcast with your friends!

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As thanks for your $350 donation you'll get quite a few things.

First, you'll get to guest-introduce a future episode of the show. Don't worry, no one is expecting a performance! Just introduce yourself, say hi to you mom or something and I'll provide the simple script to follow welcoming listeners to the show and introducing the clips we'll be hearing in the episode plus maybe a funny tag line at the end. It's not everyday you get to become a podcast host!

Second, you can put a personal message on the show. Send happy birthday/anniversary/whatever wishes! Ask someone to marry you! Tell someone you want to break up! Whatever your message and whoever your target audience, I'll interrupt the show to convey your message for you.

You will also earn a 2-year full membership. This gives you access to the the bonus show with additional voicemails from listeners and commentary from Jay! as well as access to the full "Archives +" of the show. These go back to January 2006 and are, frankly, kind of fascinating to go back and listen to. I have also set aside my favorite episodes from over the years, so you can zero in on the Best of the Best of the Left. Plus, I've included my personal stash of favorite clips, both political and otherwise. Load these up for your next road trip and you'll be in podcast heaven.

You will also receive 2 apparel items, your choice to mix and match of either a Best of the Left pull-over hoodie or t-shirt from Repair the World, a company dedicated to the triple-bottom line of People, Planet and Prosperity. All of their clothing is made with recycled materials using ethical labor practices. Please specify in the comments box on your order form your desired items and preferred size & color. (Please note that the women's tee runs small so you may wish to order one size larger than you would normally)

Thank you for contributing to this fundraising campaign and helping Best of the Left grow and thrive! You will be thanked on the air, so continue tuning into the show to hear your name. I'll also be sending you a hand-written thank-you card in special appreciation for your generous contribution. Plus, you will be among the first to be notified when the new smartphone app is available! Expect the warm and fuzzy feeling to kick in just after your donation is confirmed.

Please share this fundraising campaign and BOTL podcast with your friends!

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As thanks for your $250 donation, and I'm really excited about this one, you'll get to guest-introduce a future episode of the show. Don't worry, no one is expecting a performance! Just introduce yourself, say hi to you mom or something and I'll provide the simple script to follow welcoming listeners to the show and introducing the clips we'll be hearing in the episode plus maybe a funny tag line at the end. It's not everyday you get to become a podcast host!

You will also earn a 2-year full membership. This gives you access to the the bonus show with additional voicemails from listeners and commentary from Jay! as well as access to the full "Archives +" of the show. These go back to January 2006 and are, frankly, kind of fascinating to go back and listen to. I have also set aside my favorite episodes from over the years, so you can zero in on the Best of the Best of the Left. Plus, I've included my personal stash of favorite clips, both political and otherwise. Load these up for your next road trip and you'll be in podcast heaven.

You will also receive 2 apparel items, your choice to mix and match of either a Best of the Left pull-over hoodie or t-shirt from Repair the World, a company dedicated to the triple-bottom line of People, Planet and Prosperity. All of their clothing is made with recycled materials using ethical labor practices. Please specify in the comments box on your order form your desired items and preferred size & color. (Please note that the women's tee runs small so you may wish to order one size larger than you would normally)

Thank you for contributing to this fundraising campaign and helping Best of the Left grow and thrive! You will be thanked on the air, so continue tuning into the show to hear your name. I'll also be sending you a hand-written thank-you card in special appreciation for your generous contribution. Plus, you will be among the first to be notified when the new smartphone app is available! Expect the warm and fuzzy feeling to kick in just after your donation is confirmed.

Please share this fundraising campaign and BOTL podcast with your friends!

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As thanks for your $100 donation you earn a 1-year full membership. This gives you access to the the bonus show with additional voicemails from listeners and commentary from Jay! as well as access to the full "Archives +" of the show. These go back to January 2006 and are, frankly, kind of fascinating to go back and listen to. I have also set aside my favorite episodes from over the years, so you can zero in on the Best of the Best of the Left. Plus, I've included my personal stash of favorite clips, both political and otherwise. Load these up for your next road trip and you'll be in podcast heaven.

You will also receive your choice of either a Best of the Left pull-over hoodie or t-shirt from Repair the World, a company dedicated to the triple-bottom line of People, Planet and Prosperity. All of their clothing is made with recycled materials using ethical labor practices. Please specify in the comments box on your order form your preferred size & color. (Please note that the women's tee runs small so you may wish to order one size larger than you would normally)

Thank you for contributing to this fundraising campaign and helping Best of the Left grow and thrive! You will be thanked on the air, so continue tuning into the show to hear your name. I'll also be sending you a hand-written thank-you card in special appreciation for your generous contribution. Plus, you will be among the first to be notified when the new smartphone app is available! Expect the warm and fuzzy feeling to kick in just after your donation is confirmed.

Please share this fundraising campaign and BOTL podcast with your friends!

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As thanks for your $150 donation you earn a 1-year full membership. This gives you access to the the bonus show with additional voicemails from listeners and commentary from Jay! as well as access to the full "Archives +" of the show. These go back to January 2006 and are, frankly, kind of fascinating to go back and listen to. I have also set aside my favorite episodes from over the years, so you can zero in on the Best of the Best of the Left. Plus, I've included my personal stash of favorite clips, both political and otherwise. Load these up for your next road trip and you'll be in podcast heaven.

You will also receive 2 apparel items, your choice to mix and match of either a Best of the Left pull-over hoodie or t-shirt from Repair the World, a company dedicated to the triple-bottom line of People, Planet and Prosperity. All of their clothing is made with recycled materials using ethical labor practices. Please specify in the comments box on your order form your desired items and preferred size & color. (Please note that the women's tee runs small so you may wish to order one size larger than you would normally)

Thank you for contributing to this fundraising campaign and helping Best of the Left grow and thrive! You will be thanked on the air, so continue tuning into the show to hear your name. I'll also be sending you a hand-written thank-you card in special appreciation for your generous contribution. Plus, you will be among the first to be notified when the new smartphone app is available! Expect the warm and fuzzy feeling to kick in just after your donation is confirmed.

Please share this fundraising campaign and BOTL podcast with your friends!

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Oh boy, this is the big one. First of all, what's with the price and what does it have to do with David Pakman?

Well, not too long ago my friend and colleague, David Pakman, launched a fundraiser for his show, which you're probably familiar with. As part of his campaign he offered his producer's microphone in exchange for a $2500 donation and his own microphone in exchange for a $3500 donation. Hence, you can see that my price point of $3501 isn't really about needing the money at all, which is to say that it's very much about needing the money but also about one-upping (literally) David and having something to brag in his face about the next time I see him.

About the mic itself: I didn't buy this microphone, I won it. The microphone company, Blue, offered up their 'Yeti' USB mic as one of the top prizes in the 2009 Podcast Awards. That was the year I won my first of two (so far) awards in the 'Best Produced' category. It has served me quite well for 4 1/2 year now. I've recorded more than 500 episodes with it but not to worry, I use a pop filter so it doesn't have spittle all over it or anything.

For your contribution, which will dramatically help me build the new smartphone app for the show that I'm working toward, this microphone (signed by me to you, if you wish) will be yours and you will have played a vital role in my plan to mildly irritate David Pakman. 

In addition, of course you will also get everything the $1000 donation level receives. Lifetime membership which grants unlimited access to the full archives and bonus content of the show, a chance to guest-introduce an episode of the show, a personal and/or commercial message read into the show and 5 articles of BotL apparel (one for each day of the week!).

Note: if you choose to make your payment in installments, the mic will be delivered after the last installment is received.

Please share this fundraising campaign and BOTL podcast with your friends!

As thanks for your $500 donation you'll get quite a few things.

First, you'll get to guest-introduce a future episode of the show. Don't worry, no one is expecting a performance! Just introduce yourself, say hi to you mom or something and I'll provide the simple script to follow welcoming listeners to the show and introducing the clips we'll be hearing in the episode plus maybe a funny tag line at the end. It's not everyday you get to become a podcast host!

Second, you can put a commercial message on the show. Have something to sell? A service people should know about? I'll work with you to create a great ad that will go on the show to tell everyone about whatever great thing you've got that they should know about! If you like, this could even include you coming on the show to discuss your message.

You will also earn a 2-year full membership. This gives you access to the the bonus show with additional voicemails from listeners and commentary from Jay! as well as access to the full "Archives +" of the show. These go back to January 2006 and are, frankly, kind of fascinating to go back and listen to. I have also set aside my favorite episodes from over the years, so you can zero in on the Best of the Best of the Left. Plus, I've included my personal stash of favorite clips, both political and otherwise. Load these up for your next road trip and you'll be in podcast heaven.

You will also receive 2 apparel items, your choice to mix and match of either a Best of the Left pull-over hoodie or t-shirt from Repair the World, a company dedicated to the triple-bottom line of People, Planet and Prosperity. All of their clothing is made with recycled materials using ethical labor practices. Please specify in the comments box on your order form your desired items and preferred size & color. (Please note that the women's tee runs small so you may wish to order one size larger than you would normally)

Thank you for contributing to this fundraising campaign and helping Best of the Left grow and thrive! You will be thanked on the air, so continue tuning into the show to hear your name. I'll also be sending you a hand-written thank-you card in special appreciation for your generous contribution. Plus, you will be among the first to be notified when the new smartphone app is available! Expect the warm and fuzzy feeling to kick in just after your donation is confirmed.

Please share this fundraising campaign and BOTL podcast with your friends!

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