10 More acts go up to perform for your pleasure. 5, 4, or whatever number of acts that the judges feel like putting in get through to the Finals. Haterade was a perfect 5 for 5 last week. Let's see if he can repeat the feat this week.

So we've seen our 48 acts (which are now down to 20) and our first group of 10 semi-finalists are here to wow us. They have all learned from their first time on the show and are ready to step up their game today, right? RIGHT? We'll see about that...

Welcome to the final week of first round AGT action. Haterade's here to let you know who he think should see the semis - and who should take a semi and go home.

So the first 2 weeks of performances have been somewhat less than awe-inspiring. Will this week be any better? Or by the end of the episode will we be pining for Boy Britney and Leonid the Magnificent?

I'd like to thank the person who emailed me the new logo (THANK YOU!). I'd also like to thank all of you who read last week's episode. Hopefully you'll be entertained by this week's recap. Even more hopefully - I'll be entertained by this week's show.

You think you're done with me this Summer? Not a chance...er...Hey! Welcome to the Summer Show of Musical hits and misses. This is once again Gordon 'Haterade' Pepper, who will be reviewing The Summer's version of American Idol meets Gong Show.

My brother was picked off a mountain in Switzerland via helicopter after he was jumping off cliffs and blew out his ACL. He then spent the rest of the trip sliding down the slopes on a lunch tray. My mother went on safari in Mozambique and speaks animatedly about how she blew a hole in the side of a water-buffalo with a shotgun while hanging out of a Jeep. My father served several tours of duty in Vietnam - enough said. So I'm what is now known as simply the family pussy. The guy who is too busy suffering through an allergy attack to go whitewater rafting. The man who'd get hit with a pitch in little league and walk off the field crying into his helmet.

I had my chance at redemption this weekend, and I decided to take it.

 Truth that kids never pay attention to adults.  This may be a tough one for the Loyal 77 (I like to push your comedy sometimes).....feel free to discuss and come up with a group caption if one person can't nail it.

Hell since I'm on a roll with posting today, I might as well throw out a Memorial Day Weekend Caption Competition for us to mull over as we enjoy frosty beverages in the name of freedom (and for those out of the country, enjoy one just for being who you are as we salute you also).  Enjoy!  (Thanks Leo for the pic!)

Last recap of the year. Sob. One more chance for Gordon and Jason to give their opinions - and crown a new American Idol. Let's see who they think it is.

It's time for the judge's choice. Haterade and The Cuckoo clock have their own choices - as to who isn't making the final 2. Click on the link and find out who we think.

Now that Matt is gone (again), it's time to Rock and Roll. Gordon and Jason let you know who Rocked and who's going to get Rick-Rolled.

It's Standards week, and the singers are looking to make a big impression. Gordon and Jason let you know who's going to be making the impression of a 5th paced crooner.

The Judges have decided last week that Matt Giraud (who Haterade correctly pegged as leaving) was worth saving, which means that this week, two idolists will be going home during disco week. Gordon Pepper and Jason Block reveal who they think is going to be murdered on the dance floor.

It's movie night on American Idol. Haterade and The Cuckoo Clock fill you in on who should be casted in Slumdog Millionaire and who may be the next person casted for The Love Guru.