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Spot an Israeli mermaid, take a picture, collect a million dollars! Are UFO’s attempting to abduct Prince Harry and William in a strange case of intergalactic political misunderstanding?  Or are they stealing water from earth and drying up entire lakes when we’re not looking?  We cover all these topics plus we bring you listener calls, emails and much much more.

Shapeshifters are seen in Michigan! An ominous warning is transmitted via several probes to the people of earth from the Axthadans, “change your ways or be destroyed!” We also tell you about a fantastic vacation spot: a dam in Pennsylvania that attracts high strangeness such as bigfoot, ghost & UFO sightings along with some unnaturally large fish due to the desecration of an ancient Indian burial ground.

INTRO MUSIC – “And Then…” from “And Then… Single” by Rank 1 vs Jochen Miller Introductory Comments $5,000 FleurBurger 5000 MUSIC – “Deepwater” from “Deepwater” by Khristian K Sharp LB-1085 – World’s Largest LCD TV MUSIC – “Forever” from “Sugar Hut ‘Thai Chill’ Volume 1″ by The River Gods Bugatti Veyron 16.4 MUSIC – “Theta Sigma” from “Accumulative Effect” by Z-Arc $2 Million Dollar Shoes MUSIC – PREVIOUS TRACK CONTINUED X10 Ten Player Automated Poker Table MUSIC – “A Familiar Warmth” from “Light Turned On” by City Rain World’s Most Luxurious Airlines MUSIC – “Chasing Leaves” from “Light Turned On” by City Rain Camitz Sparkling Vodka MUSIC – PREVIOUS TRACK CONTINUED Polisem’s Katharsys Pre-Built Home Sauna MUSIC – “Shattered Light” from “Cymatics” by Richard Houghten Mushikamado Cermaic Grill OUTRO MUSIC – “Inlet (with Biotron Shelf)” from “Cymatics” by Richard Houghten, Biotron Shelf Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE in iTunes or Zune and get the show delivered to you each week! Thanks for supporting us!

This week, spruce up your private jet with lighting controls and custom interiors.  Would you spend over 4 grand on something rock guitarists regularly throw away?  The world’s most expensive toilet, and a throne fit for a king, but made for your bathroom.  All that and more on Episode 12 of Universe of Luxury… INTRO MUSIC – “When I Return To The World” from “When I Return To The World” by Lorraine Customize Your Private Jet MUSIC – “Over & Under” from “Over & Under” by Natalie Walker Swizöl Devine Car Wax MUSIC – “Served Cold” from “Inside Man EP” by Operon Toto Neorest 600 Luxury Toilet MUSIC – “Lost In Spacetron” from “Lost In Spacetron” by Marco Clori Most Expensive Sundae MUSIC – “Adschied Von Der Sonne” from “Nordland” by Apoptose Most Expensive Guitar Pick MUSIC – (Previous Track Continued) Sound-e-Motion M10-20 BF MUSIC – “From Silverlake” from “Ibiza Sax Cafe’” by York and Noemi Robotic Golf Caddy OUTRO MUSIC – “Ruling” from “Osborne” by Osborne Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE in iTunes or Zune and get the show delivered to you each week!

Getting a the perfect gift for the person who gave you life is serious business.  This Special Mother’s Day Episode of Universe of Luxury makes your task this week a little less daunting with some suggestions from the ridiculously extravagant to the luxurious yet affordable. INTRO MUSIC – “Fractal Elf” from “Space Case” by Heyoka Introductory Comments MUSIC – “U.g.uo.aaaahhhhh” from “Zeppelin 3″ by Pink Skull Candle Trousseau Gift Set MUSIC – “Jackie Junior” from “Remix Romance Vol. 1″ by Sally Shapiro, Junior Boys French Whole Winter Black Truffles MUSIC – (Previous Track Continued) La Cornue Château Cooker MUSIC – “Extacy” from “Holi’De’” by Mr. De’ Chanel Camélia Ajouré Collection MUSIC – “Red Cabaret” from “Tigre” by Tovar Petrossian Gifts MUSIC – “Air Currents” from “Air Currents” by The New Rochelle Rotary Club Spa Treatment Gift Certificates MUSIC – “Smoke and Mirrors” from “Adage of Known” by JDSY Million Dollar Fishing Lure OUTRO MUSIC – “Um Passo” from “Sr Mandril” by Sr Mandril Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE in iTunes or Zune and get the show delivered to you each week!

Thinking about vacationing by the ocean, why not do it on the ocean floor instead?  While you’re there you may want to take the most sophisticated dive computer with you.  Also hear about the world’s most expensive sushi roll and a $300,000 watch that can’t tell time.  All this and much more on this week’s dive into the Universe of Luxury. INTRO MUSIC – “Close Curtains on a Sunny Day” from “The Way We Were EP” by Fabrizio Cacciamali Introductory Comments MUSIC – “Electronic Unit Plug” from “Electronic Unit Plug” by Rauschwerk Peraves MonoTracer Jet Bike MUSIC – (Previous Track Continued) $1,000 Sushi Roll MUSIC – “Red Cabaret” from “Tigre” by Tovar LG Champaign Flute Home Cinema System MUSIC – (Previous Track Continued) $300,000 Watch That Can’t Tell Time MUSIC – “Indicant” from “Indicant” by “Indicant” Vacation On The Ocean Floor MUSIC – “The View From Nothing” from “Volumetric” by Elan Most Expensive Surf Board MUSIC – (Previous Track Continued) Sea Instrument – The Most Sophisticated Dive Computer OUTRO MUSIC – “Casa Lomita” from “Mammals On The Brink (Mixed CD)” by Timonkey Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE in iTunes and get the show delivered to you each week!

INTRO MUSIC BY – “Moments Of Inertia” from “Lautstark” by Tonrausch 72.22 carat Diamond Fails to Sell at Auction MUSIC BY – (Previous Track Continued) World’s Most Expensive Vodka MUSIC BY – “Le Cauchemar” from “Loma De Las Cometas” by The Beta-Resercyclic Acid Veuve Clicquot Globalight Champagne Cooler MUSIC BY – “Perfection 5″ from “The Gizzle” by Toast Burglar, Maxime Cescau Most Expensive Blu-Ray Player MUSIC BY – “Catholic Hallway” from “New Travel” by 15 Degrees Below Zero Samsung & Armani LCD TV MUSIC BY – “Soulfull” from “Don’t Bogart Vol.1 (2004-2007)” by Don’t Bogart Trump Tower in Vegas Officially Opens MUSIC BY – “Chu-Gus” from “The Gizzle” by Toast Burglar, Lucy Larner Trump Tower Dubai MUSIC BY – “solace (chicago)” from “FINAL LP 2002-2005″ by Tafich National Geographic Channel’s “Incredible Islands: Dubai” MUSIC BY – “Segue 3″ from “New Life” by James Bernard Most Expensive Camel OUTRO MUSIC BY – “Mumtaz” from “Traveler ’06″ by Bombay Dub Orchestra Thank you for checking out the show and don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE!

This week we show you a green yacht, no it’s actually white, but it is environmentally friendly. We got TV’s powered by lasers on the way, and Vodka made from a cow’s milk. And if that’s not enough we’ll show you how to remain luxurious even if the end of the world is coming. All that and more… INTRO MUSIC BY – “Bougaloo” from “Bougaloo Dub” by Marco da Mata & Elle Introductory Comments MUSIC BY – “Between Sky and Sea” from “Mid/Air” by Dive Index, Natalie Walker Mitsubishi LaserVue Laser TVs MUSIC BY – “After B4″ from “Future Memories” by Mauxuam Eco-Friendly Sabdes 50M Superyacht MUSIC BY – “D-Gen-06180339887″ from “Music From the Clear Channel” by Xurba How the Super-Rich Buy Homes MUSIC BY – “Lado Este” from “ESL: The Original Soundtrack” by Sara Valenzuela Private Jet Timeshare MUSIC BY – “Whatever Floats Your Boat” from “6 Moons Ago EP” by Spleen Designer Gas Masks MUSIC BY – (Previous Track Continued) Cody Bradon Cufflinks MUSIC BY – “Cant Force the Hand” from “Goodbye to Everything You Love” by Steward Cow’s Milk Vodka OUTRO MUSIC BY – “Farligt Monster” from “Farligt Monster” by Analogik Thanks again for listening! Please tell 3 friends about us and don’t forget to check out the site with your diamond encrusted iPhone.

We’ve got a real mix of things this week. Everything from the most outlandish dinner you’ve ever heard of to how to be treated like a celebrity while travelling. Luxury movie theatres where you can sip champagne while watching batman, to the most expensive hood ornament ever made… INTRO MUSIC BY – “Elephone” by UFO Introductory Comments MUSIC BY – “Daddy Disco (Original Mix)” by Sharif D $300,000 Dinner at Bangkok’s Lebua Hotel MUSIC BY – (Previous Track Continued) Almas Caviar – The World’s Best Caviar MUSIC BY – “New Pleasure” by Husley & Gunz Luxury Cinema: Village Roadshow Gold Class Cinemas MUSIC BY – “Free Tibet Remixed” by Blue Tribe Full Moon Sideboard by Sotirios Papadopoulos MUSIC BY – “Ending the Past” by Crunkbucket Better Than First Class: How to Get Treated Like a Celebrity in Airports MUSIC BY – (Previous Track Continued) Build Your Own Custom Ferrari MUSIC BY – “Glass Souls (Original Mix)” by Liquid Nations Rolls-Royce Diamond Hood Ornament MUSIC BY – “Air Currents (Part One)” by The New Rochelle Rotary Club Olive OPUS No. 4 Music Server OUTRO MUSIC BY – “Lamaset (DJ Oud Remix)” by Jef Stott Thanks again for listening! Please tell 3 friends about us and help us out.

The World’s Most Expensive iPod is in this episode! Plus, lots of other cool gadgets and electronic toys. If you’re a techie, listen to this… INTRO MUSIC BY – “Stay With Me” by Chris Wilson Introductory Comments MUSIC BY – “My Yard” by Double Dan iDiamond – World’s Most Expensive iPod MUSIC BY – “Newtown Boogie” by Deepchild $176,400 Apple iPhone MUSIC BY – “Crime” by Temposhark Vertu’s 10th Anniversary Constellation Monogram Collection MUSIC BY – (Previous Track Continued) Diamond Encrusted MOTOPURE H12 Bluetooth Headset MUSIC BY – “Friction” by Neurotron Lamborghini ‘Bello’ Headset MUSIC BY – “Sweety” by Ripple Effect Philips HTS8140 Ambisound Soundbar MUSIC BY – “Serenity” by Ripple Effect Jamo DMR 70 5.1 DVD Receiver MUSIC BY – “Wake-Up Time” by Iuengliss World’s Most Expensive DVD Player MUSIC BY – “Happiness” by Levan Vs Ekala Adamant USB Stick OUTRO MUSIC BY – “Tronic Dub” by Deepchild Thanks for listening to the show!  Don’t forget to tell 3 friends about us and help us grow.

INTRO MUSIC BY – Last Time by Alex Armes Flying Saucer Home for Sale MUSIC BY – Final Lap by Je Deviens DJ En 3 Jours Vertical Edge Seating System MUSIC BY – Arc by Fcs North Movable Swimming Pool Floors MUSIC BY – Haute Emp by Fcs North The Porsche of Kitchens MUSIC BY – (Previous Track Continued) Gold-Plated Juicer MUSIC BY – Out Circuit Ending by Frodus Kohler Riverbath Quadrangle Bath Whirlpool MUSIC BY – Fish & Chips by The Promises Power Mini Edition FUZE Home Media System MUSIC BY – Captain Banana by Fcs North Aeon Speira Radiator OUTRO MUSIC BY – Aquavitae by Chef Menteur

In this episode of the Universe of Luxury, we cover the extravagant world of diamonds. From a 72 carat diamond auction, to a diamond encrusted credit card, to million dollar diamond rims for your car, the clear jewel shines brightly in this episode… INTRO MUSIC BY – “Playground Do Brazil” from “Wild Tapes From Bahia & Playground Do Brazil” Civet Coffee: World’s Most Expensive Coffee MUSIC BY – (Previous Track Continued) AlternaTEN: Most Expensive Shampoo MUSIC BY – “To Have a Crush” from “The Quiet Trial” 72 Carat Diamond For Sale MUSIC BY – “Await Rescue” from “One Time For All Time” IceLink Floating Diamonds Watch MUSIC BY – “Ghost Hardware” from “Untrue” Icelink Rims: Diamond Covered Wheels MUSIC BY – “Neighborhoods” from “Asa Breed Black Edition” Urwerk Watches: Floating Satellite Watch MUSIC BY – “Tomahna” from “Circuit Breaker: Rewired” Diamond-Studded Credit Card MUSIC BY – (Previous Track Continued) American Express Black Card OUTRO MUSIC BY – “Roll Your Own” from “Circuit Breaker: Rewired”

INTRO MUSIC BY – On Time by Sussie 4 Extravagant Las Vegas Suites MUSIC BY – Waiting for The Ride Tonight by Sussie 4 Wynn Hotel Expands with Encore Suites MUSIC BY – (Previous Track Continued) Themed Rooms at The Palms, Las Vegas MUSIC BY – Not in Vegas by Insectosound Five Diamond Restaurants in Las Vegas MUSIC BY – Solo Voy by Sussie 4 Las Vegas Must-See Shows MUSIC BY – Angelworm by Table Top Las Vegas Nightclubs MUSIC BY – (Previous Track Continued) Top 10 Most Expensive Las Vegas Cocktails MUSIC BY – Frogs by Robsounds OUTRO MUSIC BY – Over The Bridge by Chocolate Tannoy

This is the geek episode, covering everything from consumer space travel to a 10,000 Rubix Cube! So plug your iPod into our Rolls and join us as we get totally geeked-out… INTRO MUSIC BY – See A Penny (Pick It Up) by YACHT Luxurious Space Travel Where do you go on vacation when you’ve already travelled all over the world?  How about Space?  Virgin Galactic, a company founded my multi-billionaire Richard Branson has unveiled its new spacecraft Spaceship 2 designed to take private citizens into space for an experience they are not likely soon to forget.  Designed by legendary visionary and winner of the Ansari X-Prize Burt Rutan, Spaceship 2 will rocket passengers into low earth orbit for 5 minutes of zero gravity where they can freely float around the ship and view breathtaking views of the earth below.  Virgin Galactic insists that this new form of travel could be available as soon as 2009.  You can book your flight now for only $200,000.  A $20,000 deposit is required to keep your place in line. We discuss all the latest luxury products on this episode of Universe of Luxury. More Info: VirginGalactic.com MUSIC BY – Kill My Radio Station by Underground Resistance Bang and Olufsen Beolab 5 Loudspeaker If high-end audio and video are your thing, you won’t mind shelling out big bucks for the very best audiophile equipment.  A good place to start is with the artfully designed Bang and Olufsen Beolab 5 Loudspeaker.  What’s so impressive abou this loudspeaker?  The sound system packs 2500 watts of digital amplification through speakers that employ “Acoustic Lens technology”.  This allows the listener can be at the center of aural action from any spot in the room.  The $16,000 system ensures clear sound without any dead spots, and it’s beautiful mushroom-like design will make a stament in any room. More Info: LuxuryLaunches.com MUSIC BY: 110% Proof by Jon Kennedy Fancy Blu-Ray Player Toshiba announced this week that it will be discontinuing its HD-DVD format.  The war is over!  Now we can all upgrade to Blue-Ray and have home video take a huge leap forward.  If you are as pickey as I am with electronics you’ll want to shell out extra dollars for the very best Blu-Ray Player on the market.  Surprisingly, the general consensus suggests that the best Blue-Ray player available is still the Sony PS3.  Not only do you get a high quality audiophile & videophile-approved player, but you also get an entire gaming platform with many entertaining titles, and a media-center like interface that allows you to play mp3′s and browse picture slideshows.  An optional remote control can be purchased which lets you control the device like any other component.  The quality of the PS3′s picture compares favorably with even the priciest Blue-Ray players on the market.  At $499.00 for a 60 GB system, the PS3 is a sure bet for any audio/video enthusiast. More Info: PS3.com PREVIOUS MUSIC CONTINUED EDAG Rolls-Royce Phantom – The Ultimate in Comfort EDAG calles this vehicle a land yacht because of the degree of both creature comforts and technological comforts available.  Featuring mobile internet access, email and text messaging, a built-in PC, mobile phone and a fully intelligent navigation system the EDAG Rolls-Royce Phantom doesn’t rest on its laurels.  Recognizing the relatively quick obsolescense of such technologies, this vehicle provides a means to integrate third-party devices into the vehicle’s systems, allowing the owner to upgrade each independently whenever he or she so chooses.  Like all Rolls-Royces, this model does not overlook any details in the comfort department.  One of its many features includes an articulated roof that opens to allow graceful, upright entry into the Phantom’s recessed rear seat.  The EDAG Phantom will be on display at the Geneva Motor Show next month.   No price has yet been made available for the produ[...]

The very first episode! On this very special debut episode of The Universe of Luxury Podcast we check out some of the most luxurious gift ideas for Valentine’s Day including the Top 10 Most Expensive Gifts. INTRO MUSIC BY – Crazy by Joel Armstrong The Most Expensive Chocolate Fritz Knipschildt is the architect behind the most expensive chocolate in the world and is sometimes called the Willy Wonka of Connecticut. He founded Knipschildt Chocolatier in South Norwalk, Connecticut in 1999 and brought his Danish culinary training with him. All of his chocolates are handmade artisan products using only the freshest natural ingredients, with no additives or preservatives. He sells a chocolate called the Madeleine that must be ordered in advance. The Madeleine contains a creamy truffle ganache made from French Valrhona chocolate blended with fresh cream infused with vanilla pods and pure Italian truffle oil.  Just $250 per truffle. Read More: most-expensive.net MUSIC BY – Get It On (Medium-Fast Tempo) by Dharma Dogz Thierry Mugler’s Limited Edition Perfume Collection Back in 1992, the Thierry Mugler design house came up with an excellent perfume called Angel perfume that earned a name for the brand. Now, Thierry Mugler has the Limited Edition perfume collection with 15 different essences inspired by the book and movie, Perfume. The luxurious coffret includes a leaflet that explains the interpretations of excerpts from the novel and movie ‘Perfume’ that inspired the scents. The Perfume by Patrick Suskind comes in a collectible presentation box. You need to shell out $700 to experience the new Thierry Mugler’s limited edition Perfume collection. Read More: naveen.instablogs.com MUSIC BY – Glad I Found You (Blaze & DJ Gomi Vocal Mix) by DJ Gomi featuring Louie Balo & Yasmeen Bobbi Brown Exclusive Pink Quartz Deluxe Trunk If colors, creams and concealers are the words that come to your mind first when you think of the third alphabet then you must take a look at the Bobbi Brown Exclusive Pink Quartz Deluxe Trunk. Packing almost everything a girl could dream of for some real outstanding make-up indulgence.  Just $2,000. Read More: luxurylaunches.com MUSIC BY – Palenke From the Jungle (Giovanny Dj Radio Remix) by Palenke Soultribe Swarovski Encrusted Clutch By Jimmy Choo Clutches form an indispensable part of one’s stylish appearance. They are more significant if you are planning to go to an elite party.  This piece is designed by Jimmy Choo.  Its beautiful Swarovski crystals envelop the entire product and give it a magnificence that is extremely enchanting.  The peach color is something different from the mundane black and brown colors. The metallic leather displays the fine quality of the product. This jeweled piece is surely a work of art.  About $2,600. Read More: pricy-spicy.com PREVIOUS MUSIC CONTINUED Birthday, Anniversary and Holiday Email Reminder Services If you are as forgetful as I can be, you will appreciate these services that send you an email reminder when a loved one’s special day is approaching.  Don’t forget to buy them some luxuries… Big Dates 800florals.com/reminders birthdayalarm.com birthday-reminders.com birthdaytime.com MUSIC BY – D-Gen-06180339887 by Xurba 80′s Arcade Gaming Table for the Retro-chic Can’t let go of your childhood and teenage gaming addiction? This retro-styled gaming table lets you play old goodies like PacMan, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Space Invaders and 44 other retro games. The table makes a great piece of contemporary furniture as its shiny stainless steel finish glams up any modern living space. You can also retrofit a coin mechanism to add to the authenticity of the retro experience. Retailing for $2,800, the compact 26×25x23in table is so good looking, you’ll be proud to show it off in your home. Read More: bornrich.org MUSIC BY – Landline by Morgan Page Top 10 Most Expensive Valentine[...]