Lots of action at the RNC as the protesters steal the spotlight (and get gassed), lots of baby mama drama with Sarah Palin's underage daughter, and lots of geek arousal for Google's new Chrome browser. Plus, the FU of the Week is served by social music genius Lucas Gonze, spiritual father of all playlist-based music websites.

FU of the Week: Lucas Gonze - extended interview, XSPF, Lucas' music blog

Epic Spotlight: Drumsticks by Doomtree - their MySpace, Video by Brady Kiernan

Show Links: Sarah Palin's 17-year-old daughter pregnant, Alien sex photos, Where do we draw the line on politician's private lives?, The Uptake covers the Republican National Convention, Conservative blogger Michelle Malkin, Get rid of nonsense YouTube comments, Google's new Chrome browser (Windows), Bobby Neel Adams's AgeMaps series, Cher to be the next Catwoman?

Featured Fans and MIX Members: Dale, Douglas

Credits Video: Polka by Yves Klein Blue - their website - their MySpace

Motion Graphics: Eden Soto

Title Music: Doc Popular

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