AMANDA MY DEAR... YOU WILL BE MISSED! GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR NEW ENDEAVORS AND DON'T YOU FORGET THAT WE LOVE YOU!!!!<3

Said by: Louie at April 2, 2007 01:51 AM

Amanda, blessings on whatever you do
i feel blessed to have worked with you on the show even on the small scale that we did work together.
you are loved wherever you go
Ronnie

Said by: Ms.Ronnie at April 2, 2007 03:15 AM

Amanda, you made me cry! I will miss hearing all your girl-geekery (which I totally relate to). Best of luck with your show, I hope there's a way I can listen in the UK.

And on another sad note, a true/false question: San Francisco is such an enlightened liberal city that they've done away with racism. Well, my college graduate husband, in SF on business for the BBC, tried to hail a cab for nearly an hour. He stopped counting at 40 cabs and had to walk. He happens to be black. Nothing like this has even happened to him in London. Makes us both very glad about where we live.

Said by: Sarah in London at April 2, 2007 04:34 AM

Oh my God... I saw that last line about Amanda making a bittersweet announcement and I force-downloaded the show so I could hear it... at 4 in the morning. And bittersweet it was-- You got me crying!!

I'm so glad that you're going on to bigger and better things... and that you'll still be around. (I was worried you were moving away or something!) But boy am I gonna miss you on the Feast of Fools. FoF will live on, but there's going to be some mighty big purple shoes to fill. :)

Thank you for the laughs, the wisdom and the friendship. I'm proud to say that I've known you for a long time -- longer than you've been on this show... so I know how exciting this opportunity must be for you. I can't wait to find out all about it and make sure I listen.

I'm proud of you. :) See you soon, love.

Said by: RcktMan at April 2, 2007 04:46 AM

Farewell Amanda - what a sad show ending!

San Francisco has so few cabs you'd be lucky to catch one if you were Bill Gates & waving 100 dollar bills in the air. I'm sure the fact that your hubby is college educated had nothing to do with it.

Said by: joop at April 2, 2007 04:46 AM

I never expected to be reduced to tears at the end of a podcast. I'm going to miss you Amanda! When I was catching up on old shows, I always listened to the ones with you first (I'm horribly biased towards Jewish Princesses/Sci Fi Fans/Klingon Beauty Pagent Winners). You're the reason I'm now hooked on Doctor Who, and that I'm a little scared of the Darleks!!
Take Care, and all the best for the future,
Simon

Said by: Simon at April 2, 2007 05:37 AM

Amanda ... this is so sad ... I am torn between the loss and the knowledge that your life took step toward a new direction.

Godspeed, Amanda

Said by: Mr Noyes at April 2, 2007 06:32 AM

Please tell me this is an April Fool's joke Amanda? I mean, great if you got a show, but we don't want you to leave!

Said by: Richard at April 2, 2007 07:51 AM

Amanda, thank you for your time spent on the show and always remember that you had a major impact on my life and have made me look at things differently which will make me a more positive person. Love always Amanda.

Nick (15)

Said by: Nick at April 2, 2007 08:02 AM

Amanda, I am so happy and excited for you. Congratulations! Of course we will all miss you terribly on FOF. Thank you for brightening our days, lifting our spirits, and keeping Fausto in check. I hope your new adventures are wonderful... although you'll have to email updates to FOF so we can at least know how you are!

Said by: Christopher Hamilton at April 2, 2007 08:08 AM

Another jewel from the FOF family crown is taken?! Say it isn't so!

Amanda-
I will truly miss you and your wonderful quips and charm you have brought to the FOF!

I am truly blessed to have met you during your visit with us here in LA and I'll always remember my riding crop lesson to you at Mickey's and the fun of our Disneyland experience (even though you missed ASIMOV).

You and your purple hair will be missed (and you made me cry damnit!).

Peace, love, and nothing but good wishes to you and your future endevors! Please come visit us in LA again soon!

Your friend,
Buzz

Said by: Buzz at April 2, 2007 09:14 AM

hum? not sure..thinking delayed April Fools. If not, later lady..

-Brad
Dallas, TX

Said by: got80s at April 2, 2007 09:22 AM

:-( *omg* you guys, just listened to your last episode and started crying right here at work! Amanda, we love you and we will surely miss your quirky voice and crazy antics, best of luck baby in your new endeavors, you will be sorely missed but I know your new show will be a great success! stay in touch, maybe you can be a "guest" on a future FOF show? lova ya!

Said by: Juantana in DC at April 2, 2007 09:26 AM

Hey, I'm highly suspicious that this is an April Fool's joke. You know why - Fausto and Marc are too chatty and happy at Amanda's news. If she were REALLY leaving you would hear the real sadness in their voices, and they're just too cheery about the news. But you know what - I think something new and exciting for Amanda might actually come from this joke! I hope I'm right!

Said by: Patricia Fernós at April 2, 2007 09:51 AM

Amanda.
You were the reason I wrote my first fan letter to FOF. I am going to miss you. Good luck and congratulations.
Cliff

Said by: Cliff Dix(from Atlanta) at April 2, 2007 10:05 AM

Amanda

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!! We'll really miss you! Hopefully this isn't some April Fools Day Joke. Lack of show details and information leads me to hope that it is.

Gary T.

Said by: Gary T. at April 2, 2007 10:11 AM

Don't let to doorknob hit you where the good lord split you.

Just kidding. Amanda we'll all miss you. Good luck with everything!

I wish all of you guys all the best. I never want to hear the podcasts stop. So do me a favor and help plug these guys to whatever media company has hired you. Marc, Fausto, Sal-E and Ronnie are WAY too talented to be passed up anywhere.

To be honest, I'm suprised nobody has come knocking the FOF's door. Is this an April Fool's joke? Or is something really big in store here?

Said by: Misstress Chapstinka at April 2, 2007 10:18 AM

Oh I almost forgot! Happy Nine Year Anniversary Feast of Fools!

Said by: Misstress Chapstinka at April 2, 2007 10:36 AM

dearest amanda,
oh, to go from my highest point to the lowest in 3 short hours... (this random guy i met for all of 5 minutes last week and given up as a lost cause turned up at my gym earlier this evening! and he's not even a member there, just visiting for the day! so we finally exchanged numbers... OH JOY!!! then... THIS!)
i'm still wiping away tears as i write this... i'm so, so genuinely happy for you but i gotta say, not so for us-- your devoted fans and listeners!!!
given the time difference between chicago and manila, i usually download the latest epsiode at night and reserve it for the next morning, to savor and enjoy while i'm at work. but the moment i read the show notes and the comments, i forced myself, with the heaviest of hearts, to listen to this one RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW! and in a wierd way i'm kinda glad i did... at least i got to cry and wail and bawl in the privacy of my own bedroom, instead of in front of my colleagues at work! :'(
what can i say that hasn't been said already? i just wish i'd had the chance to meet you in person... unlike fausto and marc who live down the block from you, i live half a world away so accidentally bumping into you is SOO out of the question... so essentially, an ASS-less FOF is an ASS-less ME...
thank you for the hours and hours of fun, wit and intelligence you've shared with us over the years, i will cherish those episodes forever! know that you are loved, appreciated and will be missed...
sorry for rambling...
all the best, all the success and all my love,
patrick

Said by: patrick from the philippines at April 2, 2007 10:58 AM

God Amanda I will really really miss you, your smarts, your voice, your amazing scuba diving stories...It will be different without you, but I wish you all the best for your future.

Love you!!!

-YY

Said by: Yves at April 2, 2007 12:31 PM

I was sitting there at work when I heard the news...and all I could do is stop everything and sit there with my mouth hanging open in shock. Amanda, you were one of my very favorite members of the FOF. I always looked forward to when you'd grace the show with your sharp wit, your warm personality, and your sweet sense of humor. I'll never forget y--waiiiiiit a minute. Wasn't this show recorded April 1st??!!!!!

Said by: Alejandro Gallegos at April 2, 2007 12:40 PM

I think this is a prank. I hope and pray it is a prank. Is this a rpank???

Said by: Charlie at April 2, 2007 02:07 PM

Amanda, we will miss you sooo much. No matter what anyone says, you never where "and the rest". You added so much to the show and I am sure your talents will prove to make an amazing radio show. I must admit, I started to tear up too when I listened to the podcast and you said you where not going to be around anymore. Hopefully those dumbass radio guys will realize that that the FoF is a good promo for thier show and will let you come back in the near future. We love you and we will miss you!

Said by: Ben Franks at April 2, 2007 02:08 PM

Amanda! How cool is it that you're getting your own gig! Congratulations dear.... I have been a fan of yours since the frist time I heard you and I wish you nothing but the best in this new venture.

btw ... it really sucks that you're going to have to nix public involvement w/ FoF.

We will miss your sorely!

kiss kiss

Mike Hipp
www.podcaststoup.net

Said by: mike hipp at April 2, 2007 03:03 PM

aww. ;-; i'm gonna miss hearing Amanda on the show! she really added a lot to all the shows she was in.

but its good that she is getting this new job for herself! if only they didn't have those stupid regulations not letting her do Podcasts n' stuff.

well, goodbye Amanda! we well all miss you very much.

Said by: Chickengirl at April 2, 2007 03:52 PM

so sad to see you go amanda!!!

Said by: Ben Consoli at April 2, 2007 04:18 PM

Amanda -- CONGRATS!!! You are totally awesome and will be missed! Good Luck to you and your new show!

Said by: Brian W at April 2, 2007 04:31 PM

Amanda - OK it's all the Net now, we know you are joining Oprah and Friends. Put in a good word for Mark Fasuto with Oprah.

Said by: Mike Hunt at April 2, 2007 04:45 PM

I hope and pray its a prank but if it isn't THANKS SO MUCH for your sharing your gifts with us and GOOD LUCK and GODESS BLESS! Im still hoping you are on tommorrow's show yelling "PSYCH!" in your fab Amanda Steinstein voice.

Said by: Pat at April 2, 2007 04:57 PM

Wow, I thought for sure it was true and then reading all your previous messages has me wondering.... I'm a real gullible fool when it comes to believing stuff! Anyway, I read or heard somewhere that the best day to break bad news is on Fridays cause then people forget or get over it or at least have less energy to deal with it by the time Monday comes around.... Mondays is the worst day to announce big things.

Anyway, if it is true, it is sad! Amanda is an amazing part of your show. She's one of my favorites among a lot of favorites. I will miss her funny, smart comments.

ps. My birthday is on April 10, the same day as someone else on the show but now I can't remember who! But six days before Fausto's...

Said by: Larry La Fountain at April 2, 2007 05:01 PM

Amanda -
You will be missed! I loved listening to you! You always made me laugh...and today you made me cry. Good luck!

Chris

Said by: Chris at April 2, 2007 05:23 PM

Amanda...I'm happy and sad for you all at the same time. What a conundrum. Best of wishes to you!

Said by: Corey at April 2, 2007 05:36 PM

I would be over the moon to hear it's an April Fools! WE LOVE YOU AMANDAAA!!!! And if you ARE going (which you're not :p) we firstly need to see a FOF video starring toi in the lead role... :D xxx

Said by: meshaped at April 2, 2007 05:50 PM

Amanda,

Life is about the adventure and your goal in being a cartoon character might just be realized.

Just remember if you break the contract for any other reason, get your ass back to the podcast.

Leave breadcrumbs behind....

Joel

Said by: Joel at April 2, 2007 05:59 PM

Amanda:

Best of Luck with your new endeavor.... you will be missed on the FOF

Please let us know where on the dial (in DC) we can listen in....

MAZEL TOV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

XXOO

Said by: Bob N DC at April 2, 2007 06:19 PM

I'll miss you on the show Amanda. Good luck with your new job!

Said by: Dave at April 2, 2007 07:57 PM

Chow Amanda!

Said by: Gary in San Francisco at April 2, 2007 09:28 PM

Amanda,

First of all, congratulations on the new radio show! As has been stated on here before, appearing on this show tends to help one establish or re-establish a standing in the entertainment business, and you are further proof of this fact. (Take THAT, Jai Rodriguez!)

I will miss your intellect, your humor, and your ability to keep Fausto and Marc on their toes. I know that you will be able to carry these gifts with you to your new radio show, and you might be the one thing that gets me to come back to terrestrial radio.

Best wishes as you move forward into the next phase of your career.

Of course, if this is, in fact, an April Fool's joke, then it is certainly a creative one, and you deserve the kudos for playing it up so well.

Great show, everybody!

Said by: David at April 2, 2007 09:44 PM

Oh, Amanda.

It was not the way I wanted to start of Pesach by hearing that you are leaving.

Thank you for the past year + that I have listened. You have truly made this nice Jewish boy laugh.

Chag Sameach.

Said by: Gary in NYC at April 2, 2007 10:45 PM

Oh say it ain't so Amanda!!! I will miss you and your many words of wisdom and insights. I'm so glad you have this opportunity to further your career. Wishing you the best of luck in all you do.

Said by: Don at April 2, 2007 11:20 PM

This is all about Amanda! You are my favorite. Your voice reminds me of Fran Dresher. I love her too. I guess I am just trying to say I will miss you and my heart goes out to you and your new job. Good Luck and have a GREAT time. I will try to listen to your show. ~Ben

Said by: Ben at April 3, 2007 12:02 AM

I don't know why everyone is getting so worked up. Remember when Miss Ronnie said she was going to leave the feast of fools forever? She came crawling back. Sal-E said he was taking a "Break" and he is back. V-Mar said she was leaving forever and just last week she was on the phone chatting it up. Amanda will be back. When the radio station realizes house popular Amanda is because of the FoF they are going to beg her to go back on and hopefully pay for advertising. So Amanda, I ain't goin' to say Good Bye. I am going to say see you around, can't wait to hear from you again.

Said by: Jonathan at April 3, 2007 12:28 AM

Oh, I also wanted to comment about the negative calories thing. Fausto was right water does take up energy. It takes 4.184 J to raise one gram of water one degree. You can not use the water you drink until it is body temperature (cold water would slow your metabolic processes.) So when you drink water you expend energy to change the temerpature, they colder the water the more energy it takes to raise the heat. I think I hear somewhere that if you only drank ice water for a year you would burn an extra 3 lb!

Said by: Jonathan at April 3, 2007 12:38 AM

Hey guys,

Thanks for another fun-filled show. We really enjoyed this one. You're such founts of knowledge.

Amanda, we could see you in a Scientific lab coat, purple hair blowing in the wind whilst you share your findings.

Then the ATOM BOMB at the end which we have now seen was a big April Fool's joke. Well, we're happy that you're still with us as we would have missed you tremendously.

Thanks for brightening up our day so brilliantly!!!

Said by: Mel and Shaun at April 3, 2007 02:50 AM

Loved the show. Snopes is one of the best sites out there for boredom! So glad to hear that Amanda is not really leaving and we can continue to enjoy listening to her on FoF!!

Said by: JR at April 3, 2007 03:05 PM

I will miss you Amanda... Good luck sweets

Said by: Bosboy101 at April 4, 2007 08:39 AM

Amanda - you have a true talent for the broadcast medium and I hope that this new venture is only the beginning of a sensational career. The first podcast to bring a tear to my eyes - I'll be hoping to catch your new show soon. Much love.

Said by: Nik at April 5, 2007 07:05 AM

Oh God! Can't believe I fell for that! Good one folks!

Said by: Nik at April 5, 2007 12:10 PM

Oh my dear. Amanda, you will be really missed! It was always a pleasure and so much fun to listen to you on the show.
Good luck to you.

Said by: Tom from Austria at April 5, 2007 03:03 PM

Oh. My gods.

I totally fell for Amanda's prank. YOU BITCH... I LOVE YOU! That was a good one. First one I've fallen for in AGES.

LOL

Said by: Thrivis at April 6, 2007 11:42 PM