08/26/2008 – We take a ride on the rollercoaster of American culture and explore the recent backlash against two icons: Michael Phelps and Radiohead. The Artist of the Week is typewriter-into-robot sculptor Jeremy Mayer, there's a crazy awesome new flash game, and Sarah gives us a rave review for the indie film The Wackness!

Artist of the Week: Jeremy Mayer and his incredible robot sculptures made from typewriter parts, his site

7 Days Without Plastic: Zadi's 7 Days Wrapup, Vimeo group

Epic Spotlight: Buff Nuff by Roots Manuva, his MySpace

Flash Game Challenge: Coin of Vantage - post screenshots of your high scores on MIX

Sarah's Rave Review: The Wackness

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Featured MIX and Community Members: Long, Michelle, Paco, Giannii, Beth

Credits Video: House of Cards Lego Time-Lapse by Radiohead - Mashup by Ian Mackinnon

Motion Graphics: Eden Soto

Title Music: Doc Popular

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