Music:
Big Star, Teenage Fanclub, Matthew Sweet, Velvet Crush, Soundtrack Of Our Lives, Robyn Hitchcock, Orange Juice, Gene Clark, Sneaky Feelings, Daryll-Ann, Paul Weller, Joe Strummer, Felt, Rain Parade, Scott Walker, Weather Prophets, Shack, Spearmint, Zombies, Tyde, Rapture, Dream Syndicate, Louvin Brothers, Chills, Beachwood Sparks, Teardrop Explodes, Raspberries, Clientele, Orchids, British Sea Power, Son Volt, Stands, Go-Betweens, Cotton Mather, Dentists, Eggstone, Popsicle, Fire Engines, Maximum Joy, Maximo Park, Loft, Fleshtones, Green Pajamas, Jens Lekman, Homosexuals, June Brides, LCD Soundsystem, Slits, Servants, Delta
Movies:
The Jerk, It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World, Bedazzled ('60s), The Producers, The Kids Are Alright, A Hard Day's Night, Storefront Hitchcock, Man On The Moon, Shakes The Clown, Manos: The Hand Of Fate, Monty Python & The Holy Grail, The Dirty Dozen, Don't Look Back, Waiting For Guffman, Best In Show, Blazing Saddles, Oh Brother Where Art Thou, Kingpin, Planet of The Apes (1968), Run Ronnie Run, Godzilla, Chasing Amy, Grace Of My Heart, Mystery Train, Straight To Hell
Television:
Mr. Show, Family Guy, Netherlands Eredivisie Highlights, Ultraman, Batman ('60s), Prince Planet, The Prisoner, The Avengers, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Get A Life, Simpsons, The Wire, Hee Haw, Chappelle's Show, Around The Horn, PTI, Ben Stiller Show, SCTV
Books:
High Fidelity (obviously), My Magpie Eyes Are Hungry For The Prize, Head On & Repossessed, American Splendor Anthology, Aesthetics Of Rock, Rock & The Pop Narcotic, Fever Pitch, Brilliant Orange, Last Gang In Town, Mojo Magazine
Heroes:
Joe Strummer, Buck Owens, Robyn Hitchcock, Gene Clark, Julian Cope, Johan Cruijff