As you may have noticed, Jim Dupree: Enthusiast is now over. This may leave you with numerous questions, many of which are probably too boring to answer here. Regardless, here is a short FAQ that will give you the Dupree-related answers that you want, need, but most of all, deserve.
Q: Is the show really over?
A: Yes, it is really over.
Q: So, do you two guys, like, hate each other now, or something?
A: No more than when we started!… Just kidding, viewer! Dan and Tristan are not at all “at odds,” but have instead decided to take a very long break from doing something that has taken up a considerable amount of time for almost a year now. And by “a very long break,” we really mean “probably never do this again.”
Q: So, what’s Dan going to do next?
A: Dan will continue to work at the CBC, and maybe even go on strike someday. He will spend more time rocking out. He will take over full control of the underground podcast hit Canadian Heritage Vignettes, and will continue to release them via CHV’s patented “slow trickle” strategy. He also “produces” CBC’s Editor’s Choice podcast, hosted by Angela Misri, so if you want to ensure that you are subscribed to absolutely everything that Dan does (and we know that these sorts really do exist), be sure to take advantage of the many benefits of RSS aggregation today, and download all of them! As always, DanMisener.com is your source for all things Dan Misener.
Q: Will Dan be available to sign my school yearbook?
A: Hold on, I didn’t get a chance to tell you what Tristan will be doing now.
Q: What? Who’s that?
A: He’s the other guy.
Q: Oh yeah, him. So what’s he doing?
A: Well I’m glad you asked, viewer! He will continue creating content with Collective Productions, the production company he runs with his friend Patrick O’Sullivan, and they’ll be posting production updates to that site in the future.
Q: OK, but seriously! Will Dan sign my school yearbook?
A: Feel free to send your yearbook addressed to “Dan Misener, Toronto” with an enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope, if you really want to take your chances.
Q: Is Jim Dupree available for motivational lectures, parties, or office functions?
A: Great question! No.
Q: How much longer will the episodes be available for download?
A: They will be available on this website forever (or whenever we delete them, whatever comes first)! A limited edition DVD set (containing all 30 episodes, as well as some bonus features) will also be available very soon. E-mail dvd@collectiveproductions.com to find out more.
Q: I know that you want your space right now, but can I still call you sometime?
A: Sure.
If you’ve ordered a Jim Dupree boxset, rejoice! They are finally done (most of them anyway). Dan and Tristan have spent the better part of four months “working” on them, and then a good six hours or so working harder on them this week. They feature a very simple, yet sleek, design and are aquatically themed. Most importantly, they are all handmade, for that personal touch. And we mean that literally. Some of the DVDs have the remains of our fingerprints on the back. If you didn’t order one, I bet you’re kicking yourself now.
