Fandomania Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jason Dorough
Jason and Celeste talk about the past week in geekery, from genre TV to video games to comics and conventions! Special guests frequently appear for interviews.
We hit episode 400 this week, and we mark the occasion with an important announcement about the future of the Fandomania Podcast. Thanks so much to our awesome listeners!
This week we talk about Daredevil season 2, Hitman, The Division, Trackmania, Ori and the Blind Forest, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:42 - Indiana Jones 5 is officially in progress.
00:05:24 - Microsoft announced cross-platform play for Xbox Live.
00:12:29 - We've started watching the first episode of Daredevil season 2.
00:22:43 - We talk some more about Hitman.
00:28:37 - Jason went into the Dark Zone in The Division.
00:32:37 - Trackmania Turbo is on the way this week.
00:36:01 - Celeste started playing Ori and the Blind Forest.
00:40:12 - Episode Closing
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On this week's episode we talk about news from Xbox, Supergirl on CBS, Tom Clancy's The Division, Hitman, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:34 - We went to CONjure in Orlando last week.
00:03:30 - Lionhead has closed, and Fable Legends is canceled.
00:10:01 - Phil Spencer tried to clarify his Xbox plans in the least clear way.
00:16:15 - We talk about Supergirl and the other current DC TV shows.
00:25:12 - Jason has started playing Tom Clancy's The Division.
00:29:18 - We both talk about the newly released Hitman game.
00:38:35 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about the Dark Tower casting news, discuss the future of Xbox, check in on Assassin's Creed and Agent Carter, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:05:55 - The Dark Tower adaptation has an official cast.
00:13:18 - Microsoft's Phil Spencer announced some big plans for Xbox One in the coming years.
00:28:09 - We've been playing Assassin's Creed: Syndicate - The Last Maharaja.
00:31:43 - Season two of Agent Carter has concluded.
00:34:48 - Jason has started watching the new season of House of Cards.
00:37:19 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about casting news for Iron Fist and Powerless, the new season of The X-Files, Assassin's Creed, Layers of Fear, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - Netflix's Iron Fist has been cast.
00:06:02 - There's also casting news for NBC's Powerless sitcom in the DC Universe.
00:07:54 - Some potential details about Battlefield 5 leaked.
00:09:49 - We talk about the amusing debacle surrounding Uncharted 4's latest trailer.
00:13:33 - Celeste has been playing Assassin's Creed: Jack the Ripper and China.
00:24:57 - We didn't love the new season of The X-Files (spoilers!).
00:47:31 - Jason played Layers of Fear this week.
00:56:08 - Episode Closing
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On this week's episode we talk about Deadpool's box office success, DC's upcoming Rebirth event, Dragonlance, The Division, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:34 - Deadpool has surpassed all expectations at theaters.
00:09:00 - DC made some announcements about its upcoming Rebirth event.
00:16:38 - Celeste continues her Dragonlance reread.
00:21:12 - Jason is playing the open beta for The Division.
00:31:17 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about Deadpool, the new Star Trek TV show, Assassin's Creed for 2016, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:40 - Bryan Fuller is the showrunner for the new Star Trek TV show.
00:07:19 - There's news about the 2016 installment for Assassin's Creed.
00:13:24 - We finished watching the final season of Downton Abbey.
00:17:43 - Jason went to see Deadpool this weekend.
00:25:16 - We talk about the console version of Marvel Puzzle Quest.
00:29:26 - Jason also has been playing Arslan: The Warriors of Legend.
00:31:47 - Episode Closing
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On this week's episode we talk about the guitar from The Hateful Eight, Orange Is the New Black's renewal, XCOM 2, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:04:26 - We tell the Hateful Eight guitar story.
00:07:31 - Netflix has a whole lot of confidence in Orange Is the New Black.
00:10:12 - The Legion TV show has been cast in surprising ways.
00:14:27 - Jason has started playing XCOM 2!
00:24:54 - Episode Closing
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On this week's episode we talk about the new Archie TV show, Dragonlance, the X-Files revival, the return of 24, The Living Dungeon, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - There's some pretty bizarre Michael Jackson news this week.
00:05:46 - Greg Berlanti is bringing Archie and his pals to the CW in Riverdale.
00:10:33 - Celeste revisited some books from her past with a Dragonlance reread.
00:17:44 - The X-Files is back! We talk about the first two episodes. (spoilers!)
00:31:14 - Fox is making a new 24 series without Jack Bauer.
00:36:02 - Jason has been playing The Living Dungeon.
00:42:11 - Episode Closing
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On this week's episode we talk about Star Wars Episode 8, big changes at Doctor Who, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Her Story, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:48 - Star Wars Episode 8 has a new release date.
00:09:53 - Netflix is making more Marvel!
00:14:29 - Big changes are afoot at Doctor Who.
00:18:13 - We've finished our catch-up watching of The X-Files, just in time! (spoilers for the original series)
00:29:21 - DC's Legends of Tomorrow has started! (spoilers!)
00:38:08 - Jason talks about playing Her Story.
00:46:17 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about the losses of David Bowie and Alan Rickman, casting news for upcoming productions, news about the new Hitman game, and more.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:31 - We talk about the passings of David Bowie and Alan Rickman.
00:07:57 - There's been casting news for several upcoming TV shows and movies.
00:13:40 - There was some twisty news about the new Hitman game this week.
00:21:02 - Jason has been playing the remastered edition of Uncharted 3.
00:33:24 - Episode Closing
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On this week's episode we talk about the latest Assassin's Creed rumors, Gene Roddenberry's floppy disks, the return of Deadwood, and Life Is Strange!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:41 - We talk about the newest Assassin's Creed rumors from the past week.
00:14:19 - What is on Gene Roddenberry's floppy disks?
00:21:34 - HBO is making more Deadwood.
00:25:33 - We talk about finishing games we've been playing and starting Life Is Strange.
00:34:45 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about our start of 2016, including more Star Wars talk, an update on our video gaming, and thoughts about The Hateful Eight.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:10 - We saw The Force Awakens a third time this past week.
00:03:50 - We talk about our current video gaming, including Mad Max.
00:14:29 - Jason went to see The Hateful Eight.
00:23:24 - Episode Closing
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It’s time for our annual wrap-up of the year that’s ending! We talk about all our favorite video games, movies, and TV shows from 2015.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:05:06 - Our favorite movies of 2015!
00:10:57 - Our favorite TV shows of 2015!
00:32:57 - Our favorite video games of 2015!
00:55:09 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about the new Assassin's Creed DLC, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and a little movie called The Force Awakens.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:32 - Wayward Pines has been renewed for a second season.
00:05:19 - Jason has been playing the Jack the Ripper DLC for Assassin's Creed Syndicate.
00:11:15 - Celeste has started Rise of the Tomb Raider.
00:22:26 - We talk in great spoilery detail about Star Wars: The Force Awakens! (spoilers!)
00:59:55 - Episode Closing
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On this week's episode we talk about Dark Tower casting rumors, the books we've been reading, the Mad Max video game, and lots more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:02:14 - We talk about the Dark Tower casting rumors.
00:07:28 - We've been reading books!
00:17:19 - Jason has been playing some backward compatible Xbox 360 games on the Xbox One.
00:19:56 - We talk a little more about Fallout 4.
00:22:06 - We discuss the Mad Max video game.
00:28:34 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about the casting news for the upcoming Han Solo movie, this year's Game Awards, Just Cause 4, Rainbow Six Siege, Fallout 4, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:03:40 - We talk about the casting process for the upcoming Han Solo movie.
00:12:41 - We finished watching Jessica Jones.
00:19:22 - The Game Awards happened last week, and we discuss some of the announcements and controversy that happened there.
00:28:40 - PlayStation 4 now supports some PlayStation 2 games, sort of.
00:37:24 - Jason talks about Just Cause 3.
00:40:25 - He's also been playing Rainbow Six Siege.
00:45:45 - And he's finally gotten started on Fallout 4.
00:50:34 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about the Clermont Comic Con, Jessica Jones, Black Friday, Need for Speed, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:43 - We went to the Clermont Comic Con last week!
00:08:41 - Netflix is making a reboot of Lost in Space.
00:12:36 - We've been watching more of Jessica Jones.
00:20:01 - Black Friday happened, and we survived!
00:23:25 - Jason has been playing the new Need for Speed game.
00:29:38 - We talk about the other games we've been playing and are looking forward to playing.
00:33:59 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about Megacon Fan Days, some new video gaming news, the new Xbox controller, Star Wars Battlefront, Jessica Jones, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - We talk about our weekend of convention-going!
00:08:05 - Mailbag time!
00:14:26 - Sony made an interesting PlayStation 4 announcement this week.
00:17:31 - Black Friday week is upon us!
00:21:02 - We discuss the new Xbox One Elite controller.
00:31:14 - Jason has been playing a lot of Star Wars Battlefront.
00:41:34 - We've started watching Jessica Jones on Netflix.
00:47:14 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about the upcoming conventions we're looking forward to, along with all the newest gaming news and games we've been playing, ranging from Fallout 4 to Rise of the Tomb Raider.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:03:01 - Microsoft rolled out the new dashboard and backward compatibility on Xbox One last week.
00:11:30 - Fallout 4 has taken the gaming world by storm.
00:13:50 - We check up on Assassin's Creed: Syndicate.
00:20:46 - Jason has started playing Rise of the Tomb Raider.
00:25:49 - We talk about Star Wars Battlefront and the other games that are coming soon.
00:29:53 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about a bunch of entertainment news, including the new Star Trek TV show, White Wolf's video games, Blizzcon, Syfy's Van Helsing series, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:02:15 - We went to a Renaissance Festival this weekend.
00:13:15 - There's a new Star Trek TV series on the way.
00:19:09 - Until Dawn: Rush of Blood is coming to PlayStation VR.
00:21:47 - Paradox bought White Wolf from CCP Games.
00:24:57 - Syfy is making a new Van Helsing TV show.
00:26:52 - Blizzcon happened, and Blizzard spent a whole bunch of money on Candy Crush.
00:31:39 - The New Xbox One Experience is coming this week, with backwards compatibility for Xbox 360 games.
00:37:17 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about what we did on Halloween, and then we discuss the greatness that is Assassin's Creed Syndicate!
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This week we talk about Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Guitar Hero Live, Until Dawn, the upcoming Krypton and Amazing Stories TV shows, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:02:32 - The new Star Wars trailer released this week, and movie tickets went on sale.
00:08:06 - Syfy is making a new DC TV series, Krypton.
00:10:50 - Bryan Fuller is producing Amazing Stories for NBC.
00:13:21 - Yahoo posted some sizable losses from its TV productions, including Community.
00:16:38 - Jason talks about his first playthrough of Until Dawn.
00:23:04 - We also played Guitar Hero Live this week.
00:36:30 - We talk about Assassin's Creed: Syndicate.
00:47:40 - Episode Closing
This week we talk about even more upcoming comic-based TV shows, Nintendo's next potential console, Star Wars Rebels, and Until Dawn!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:02:13 - We talk about the upcoming Y the Last Man TV series.
00:07:00 - Two new Marvel TV shows may be coming to Fox.
00:13:27 - Syfy continues cleaning house with the cancellation of Defiance.
00:19:20 - We talk about the rumors of the Nintendo NX.
00:25:34 - The second season of Star Wars Rebels has begun!
00:31:36 - Jason has started playing Until Dawn.
00:49:18 - Episode Closing
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On this week's episode we talk about some new TV and movie announcements, Lego Dimensions, Rock Band 4, and the season premieres of The Flash, Arrow, and iZombie.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:45 - There's a new Doctor Who spinoff on the horizon, called Class.
00:03:11 - ABC is developing a Damage Control series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
00:07:33 - Disney announced four more upcoming Marvel movies!
00:17:56 - We've been playing some Lego Dimensions this week.
00:23:18 - We also got the band back together for Rock Band 4!
00:32:27 - Jason has been playing a little bit of the Star Wars Battlefront beta.
00:33:22 - We talk about the season premiere of The Flash. (spoilers!)
00:35:55 - Arrow also had its premiere this week. (spoilers!)
00:44:55 - We discuss the second season premiere of iZombie. (spoilers!)
00:50:19 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about Batman: Arkham Knight, some Disney news, and the start of the third season of Agents of SHIELD!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:55 - Jason has started playing Batman: Arkham Knight.
00:06:12 - Celeste tells about some new park-related announcements from Disney.
00:13:48 - We talk about the start of the third season of Agents of SHIELD and some recent comics topics from Marvel. (spoilers!)
00:26:46 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about the return of Fandomania: Favorite Things, the ninth season premiere of Doctor Who, and the first episodes of The Bastard Executioner and Heroes Reborn!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:34 - Fandomania: Favorite Things is back!
00:06:23 - We watched the first episode of Doctor Who Season 9. (spoilers!)
00:21:01 - Jason checked out the first three hours of The Bastard Executioner. (spoilers!)
00:25:46 - Heroes Reborn began with a two hour premiere this past week. (spoilers!)
00:40:35 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk more about this year's Dragon Con, Mr. Robot, and Destiny: The Taken King!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - We talk a bit more about Dragon Con and what we've been up to and watching after the convention.
00:14:00 - Jason finished watching season one of Mr. Robot (spoilers).
00:19:48 - We talk about Destiny: The Taken King!
00:30:11 - Episode Closing
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This week is our annual post-Dragon Con special! We talk about all the great things we saw and did this year at the convention, and we're trying to get over post-con illness!
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We're at Dragon Con this week, so there's not a regular episode. We'll be back next week to talk about our convention adventures!
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This week's episode is a short one as we get ready for Dragon Con. We talk about Fear the Walking Dead and the Dark Matter season finale.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:02:14 - Jason watched the first episode of Fear the Walking Dead.
00:06:14 - We talk about the season finale and overall first season of Dark Matter.
00:16:11 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about all the new announcements from Disney's D23 Expo, Toy Soldiers: War Chest, the first season of Killjoys, season 2 of True Detective, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:47 - We talk about the big announcements from this year's Disney D23 Expo.
00:19:37 - Jason has been playing Toy Soldiers: War Chest.
00:26:18 - We finished watching the first season of Killjoys.
00:35:01 - Jason watched season two of True Detective this week.
00:43:39 - We also concluded the first season of our X-Files watchthrough.
00:52:24 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about a bunch of news about movies and TV shows, including Fantastic Four, Sense8, Deadwood, Arrow, and Powerless!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:10 - We talk about just how badly the Fantastic Four movie ended up doing.
00:07:30 - We address the national crisis that is Sense8 getting another season.
00:16:48 - There might be more Deadwood, believe it or not!
00:21:40 - A familiar face is coming to Arrow next season.
00:25:43 - NBC is making another new DC TV show.
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This week we talk about some new gaming announcements from Gamescom, the failure of the new Fantastic Four movie, and our embarking on The X-Files!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:02:33 - Xbox made an interesting announcement about backwards compatibility at Gamescom.
00:05:32 - We talk about the upcoming Quantum Break.
00:08:01 - Bungie revealed something surprising about Destiny's new expansion.
00:17:49 - Fantastic Four arrived in theaters, even worse than expected.
00:32:53 - We've started a big X-Files watch-through.
00:43:44 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about Wayward Pines, Black Mirror, and Lords of the Fallen.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:56 - We finished watching Wayward Pines this week.
00:12:33 - We watched the first episode of Black Mirror.
00:20:52 - Jason started playing Lords of the Fallen.
00:25:07 - We talk about the episodic format for new video game releases.
00:29:20 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about more theme park rumors, Mr. Robot, Wayward Pines, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:03:39 - Celeste talks about some new theme park rumors.
00:08:02 - Jason has started playing Sorcerer King.
00:14:49 - We talk about the first episode of Mr. Robot.
00:26:52 - We also discuss the first half of the season of Wayward Pines.
00:34:11 - We talk about the format of the CW's upcoming DC's Legends of Tomorrow and TV formats in generral.
00:41:57 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about Ant-Man, Dark Matter, Killjoys, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - We read some mailbag about Sense8 and Disney.
00:02:11 - We talk about what we learned about Con Man from this year's Comic-Con.
00:06:22 - Jason went to see Ant-Man this weekend.
00:14:45 - We're up to date on Dark Matter!
00:21:08 - We've started watching Killjoys.
00:32:48 - We picked up Borderlands: The Handsome Collection and Mortal Kombat X in the Xbox Ultimate Game Sale.
00:37:57 - Episode Closing
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This week we're not at San Diego Comic-Con, but we talk about it anyway. We also talk about finishing watching Sense8 and starting watching Dark Matter.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - We're not at San Diego Comic-Con (again) this year!
00:03:35 - There's a new Batman standalone movie on the way.
00:04:59 - Disney announced yet another new Star Wars movie.
00:12:34 - We managed to finish watching Sense8.
00:32:07 - We started watching Dark Matter on Syfy.
00:38:17 - Episode Closing
Here's the Harrison Ford impression video we talked about: Link
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On this week's episode we talk about the upcoming Xbox game sale, the changes coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios, and the first half of the season of Sense8.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:49 - This year's Ultimate Xbox Sale is coming!
00:03:40 - Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park has some big changes coming.
00:08:38 - We talk about the first half of the season of Sense8.
00:24:35 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about the Xbox Preview Program, the new Hearthstone update, Sense8, and Orange Is the New Black!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:08 - Jason got into the Xbox Preview Program this week.
00:10:48 - Hearthstone has launched its newest game mode, Tavern Brawl!
00:14:36 - We started watching Sense8 on Netflix.
00:26:54 - We finished season 3 of Orange Is the New Black.
00:41:51 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
We talk about the big moments from this year's E3, stepping through it press conference by press conference:
00:01:38 - Bethesda Softworks
00:14:53 - Microsoft / Xbox
00:44:13 - EA
00:50:25 - Ubisoft
00:59:54 - Sony / PlayStation
01:19:19 - Episode Closing
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Celeste is back from her trip to Europe! We talk about her adventures and then discuss a bunch of geeky stuff, including the latest seasons of Helix and Black Sails, the iZombie season finale, Daredevil casting, Massive Chalice, and more.
00:00:29 - Opening
00:00:33 - Celeste fills us in about her awesome European trip.
00:06:25 - Jason finished watching season 2 of Helix.
00:13:02 - He also watched the second season of Black Sails.
00:18:15 - We watched the first season finale of iZombie this week.
00:23:18 - There's some casting news for the next season of Daredevil!
00:28:46 - Jason has been playing a lot of Massive Chalice on the Xbox One.
00:35:08 - Another big convention is coming to Orlando next year.
00:38:29 - Closing
Celeste is still out of the country, and Jason didn't get enough emails to make a proper all-mailbag episode. He therefore has elected to take it easy this week, with the promise of an actual-factual new episode next week, after Celeste has returned.
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Celeste is in Belgium this week, so we're taking a break! Next week will be an all-mailbag episode with Jason going solo, so help him out by sending in your questions and topics.
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This week we talk about Mad Max: Fury Road, the season finale of The Flash, Farming Simulator 2015, and The Witcher 3!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:53 - We talk about Mad Max: Fury Road (spoilers for a fan theory)!
00:17:34 - We watched the season finale of The Flash (spoilers)!
00:25:55 - Jason has been playing Farming Simulator 2015.
00:30:09 - He's also started checking out The Witcher 3.
00:40:54 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about the series premiere of Wayward Pines, we discuss the overall third season of Arrow, and we catch up on some entertainment news.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:19 - Mailbag!
00:09:53 - David Lynch is on again at Twin Peaks.
00:12:00 - We watched the first episode of Wayward Pines. (spoilers!)
00:19:43 - We also watched the season finale of Arrow. (spoilers!)
00:42:55 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about Nintendo's new deal with Universal, Interstellar, Netflix's Daredevil series, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:51 - Nintendo is coming to Universal Studios.
00:08:30 - Jason watched Interstellar last week, despite having it spoiled.
00:14:09 - A new Assassin's Creed announcement is coming this week.
00:22:46 - We finished watching Daredevil on Netflix. We talk about that show, the upcoming Marvel shows, and the expanding DC TV universe.
00:39:19 - We talk about Avengers: Age of Ultron.
00:53:20 - Episode Closing
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Celeste is out of town this week, so instead of having a regular episode Jason recommends the other two Fandomania podcast series you can check out in her absence. You can check out Fandomania: Geek Music and Fandomania: Favorite Things right here on Fandomania.com. To close out this episode, we have a replay of an interview with Star Wars fan Bob Barker that originally ran on the Favorite Things podcast.
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This week we've been watching our way through Daredevil on Netflix. We also talk about the new look for the Joker and the first game in the new Assassin's Creed Chronicles series.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:02:12 - We've been watching Daredevil on Netflix!
00:11:47 - We talk about the upcoming DC movies and Jared Leto's look as the Joker.
00:21:11 - Jason is playing Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China.
00:27:13 - Episode Closing
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Star Wars Celebration happened this weekend, and we also talk about Daredevil, Spider-Man, SMITE, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - We talk about this year's Star Wars Celebration.
00:09:19 - Kevin Feige talked about the new Spider-Man movie this past week.
00:14:06 - We started watching Netflix's Daredevil series this week.
00:16:48 - The lead role in the Preacher TV series has been cast.
00:17:59 - Jason played Crypt of the Necrodancer.
00:21:11 - He also checked out the closed beta of SMITE on Xbox One.
00:26:14 - Episode Closing
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We went to Megacon this weekend! We also talk about the latest TV news, the start of DC's Convergence comics, the newest LEGO game, and more.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:50 - We went to Megacon in Orlando this weekend.
00:11:08 - There's strange news about Showtime's Twin Peaks revival.
00:17:59 - More Arrested Development is on the way!
00:20:12 - Sony may actually make the long-developing adaptation of The Dark Tower.
00:24:31 - Jason read the first week's worth of DC Convergence comics.
00:34:10 - We talk about the new Infinite Crisis video game.
00:39:04 - LEGO Dimensions is the latest Skylanders-esque video game.
00:45:44 - We track the latest developments in the ex-Xbox chief's career.
00:51:28 - Episode Closing
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This time we talk about April Fool's Day, digital comics, what else GRRM is adding to his schedule, and TV shows that either have improved or are being resurrected.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:06:51 - Jason has a deep dive into digital comics.
00:15:45 - George R.R. Martin is making Captain Cosmos for HBO.
00:23:03 - We talk about some TV shows that have improved recently.
00:33:47 - The Muppets Show and Full House join the growing roster of resurrected TV series.
00:43:25 - Episode Closing
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On this episode we talk about the latest X-Files and Game of Thrones news, the second season of The Musketeers, and several new game releases.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:39 - Fox has confirmed that The X-Files is coming back.
00:06:02 - HBO's Game of Thrones definitely will outpace the books.
00:18:58 - We watched the second season finale of The Musketeers.
00:25:25 - The Sims 4: Get to Work is releasing this week.
00:31:32 - Jason has been playing Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious.
00:33:41 - We talk about Battlefield Hardline.
00:37:43 - Episode Closing
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This week we discuss the two newest Assassin's Creed games, Nintendo's new upcoming system, the Kojima / Konami speculation, Star Wars books, and iZombie's pilot episode.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:35 - We talk about Assassin's Creed Unity and Rogue.
00:14:16 - Nintendo is making a new... something.
00:20:28 - Hideo Kojima most likely is leaving Konami.
00:24:43 - Star Wars: Aftermath is the first official canon set after Return of the Jedi.
00:28:15 - We watched (and liked!) iZombie.
00:35:55 - Episode Closing
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We keep things short and sweet this week with some discussion about the new Star Wars announcements, Sierra's new game Shiftlings, and Sniper Elite 3.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:46 - We talk about the new Star Wars announcements from the past week.
00:08:49 - Sierra's new game, Shiftlings, is now available.
00:15:22 - Jason has been playing Sniper Elite 3.
00:21:39 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about Star Wars Rebels, The Blacklist, Dig, Rock Band 4, and a whole lot more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - AMC wants to overload you with Marvel movies.
00:03:22 - We talk about the overall first season of Star Wars: Rebels.
00:05:50 - We also talk about the ongoing second season of The Blacklist.
00:12:34 - This week we watched the first episode of Dig on USA.
00:15:54 - Harmonix has announced that Rock Band 4 is indeed on the way!
00:19:12 - Rayman Legends is free on Xbox One for Xbox Gold members.
00:22:05 - Jason has been playing Hand of Fate.
00:26:57 - We close out our conversation about Dying Light.
00:30:21 - Episode Closing
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On this episode we talk about Neill Blomkamp's upcoming Aliens movie and the "everything old is new again" trend, Agent Carter, Heroes of the Storm, Dead or Alive, and Dynasty Warriors.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:03:59 - We talk about Neill Blomkamp's upcoming Aliens movie and the "everything old is new again" trend.
00:18:44 - We look back at the first season of Agent Carter.
00:25:20 - Jason has started playing Heroes of the Storm.
00:30:45 - We talk some more about Dead or Alive 5: Final Round.
00:32:30 - Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires released this past week.
00:38:41 - Episode Closing
We talk about fandom backlash this week, both in the Game of Thrones fandom and against Peter Molyneux. We also discuss the latest Wheel of Time news, The Escapists, Dying Light, Dead or Alive 5 Final Round, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:48 - We talk about Game of Thrones fan backlash.
00:05:42 - A bizarre TV pilot for The Wheel of Time has aired.
00:15:02 - We discuss the trouble with Peter Molyneux and Godus.
00:23:24 - The Order: 1886 is having some length troubles.
00:29:37 - Jason talks about playing The Escapists.
00:32:19 - We talk a bit more about Dying Light.
00:35:19 - Dead or Alive 5: Final Around has arrived.
00:40:28 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about the Assassin's Creed movie, the big Spider-Man news, and Better Call Saul!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:11 - We discuss the latest news about the Assassin's Creed movie.
00:05:08 - Spider-Man is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
00:15:41 - Jason watched the first two episodes of Better Call Saul.
00:28:17 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode, we read from the mailbag before talking about the first episode of NBC's Allegiance, Dying Light, a Star Wars correction, and more.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - Mailbag! Topics include Ghostbusters, Assassin's Creed, and Zelda.
00:08:42 - Chad is producing a new podcast all about geek music.
00:10:41 - We make a correction to last week's Star Wars news.
00:14:42 - We talk about the first episode of NBC's Allegiance.
00:25:12 - Jason started playing Dying Light this week.
00:32:12 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode we talk about Twitch streaming through the Xbox One, new announcements for Star Wars, the upcoming Fantastic Four movie, Ghostbusters, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - Jason finished playing Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell.
00:03:16 - We talk about Twitch streaming through Xbox One.
00:07:34 - Disney has confirmed the release windows for Star Wars 8 and 9, and there's interesting talk about casting for the first Star Wars spinoff movie.
00:11:52 - The first trailer for the upcoming Fantastic Four movie has landed.
00:16:39 - Fox is trying to make a TV show of X-Men.
00:20:45 - Paul Feig's all female Ghostbusters cast is announced.
00:26:09 - We talk about all the unfortunate office shutdowns that happened in entertainment this past week.
00:34:44 - Episode Closing
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Simon Pegg is writing Star Trek, Sansa Stark is in X-Men, Marvel is resetting everything, and we watched some stuff!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - Simon Pegg is writing Star Trek 3!
00:08:03 - Sansa Stark is your new Jean Grey.
00:11:27 - Marvel is resetting everything with Secret Wars.
00:15:56 - Jason talks about the beginning Helix's second season.
00:19:42 - We watched Snowpiercer over the past week.
00:25:28 - We've started playing the next-gen release of Saints Row 4 with Gat Out of Hell.
00:27:10 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about Dead Like Me, 12 Monkeys, upcoming TV revivals, online entertainment journalism, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:38 - Mailbag!
00:05:01 - We finished our backlog watching of Dead Like Me, and we talk about the TV show and the finale movie.
00:13:21 - 12 Monkeys premiered on Syfy this past week.
00:21:36 - We talk about the upcoming return of Heroes, and that somehow turns into a discussion about online entertainment journalism.
00:34:24 - Fox is talking about bringing back The X-Files as a TV series.
00:37:31 - Jason talks about Oculus.
00:41:20 - H1Z1, Sony's new zombie game, has a weird release plan.
00:48:13 - We talk about Max: The Curse of Brotherhood.
00:52:28 - Episode Closing
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On this week's episode we talk about the series premieres of Galavant and Marvel's Agent Carter, and Jason talks about playing Telltale's Game of Thrones adventure game.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:43 - We talk about the first episode of Galavant.
00:09:30 - We discuss the first two episodes of Marvel's Agent Carter.
Jason played the first episode of Telltale's Game of Thrones adventure game.
Episode Closing
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This week we talk about a whole bunch of upcoming TV shows, movies, and video games that will be releasing throughout 2015!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:03:23 - Upcoming TV shows for 2015!
00:24:45 - Upcoming movies for 2015!
00:53:36 - Upcoming video games for 2015!
01:07:54 - Episode Closing
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It's time for our annual wrap-up of the year that's ending! We talk about all our favorite video games, movies, and TV shows from 2014.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:50 - Our favorite video games of 2014!
00:31:47 - Our favorite movies of 2014!
00:39:16 - Our favorite TV shows of 2014!
01:06:57 - Episode Closing
This week we talk about our adventure at It's a Trap! in Orlando, the latest Sony hacking developments, and more about Dragon Age: Inquisition!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:03:08 - We talk about It's a Trap!, an awesome escape puzzle game in Orlando.
00:10:04 - Did you hear about that thing with Sony?
00:20:03 - Celeste finished up her first playthrough of Dragon Age: Inquisition.
00:31:11 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode we talk about the massive Sony data breach, the series finale of Sons of Anarchy, and the mid-season finales of Arrow, The Flash, and Agents of SHIELD!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:05:50 - We talk about some of the more interesting entertainment news bits revealed in the massive Sony leak.
00:41:08 - Sons of Anarchy ended this past week.
00:46:04 - We talk about the Flash and Arrow mid-season finales.
00:53:30 - Jason talks about the mid-season finale of Agents of SHIELD.
01:00:10 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode we talk about the 2015 Video Game Awards, the next Assassin's Creed game, new casting announcements from Marvel and DC, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:47 - We talk about the Video Game Awards from this past weekend.
00:13:31 - Surprise, surprise! There's another Assassin's Creed game on the way.
00:30:29 - Jason has been playing Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions.
00:34:25 - Star Trek 3 and Ready Player One are looking for directors.
00:38:46 - Warner Brothers announced the cast for DC's Suicide Squad last week.
00:43:25 - We talk about the new Marvel casting for Dr. Strange and AKA Jessica Jones.
00:47:58 - The cast and title for the next James Bond movie have been unveiled.
00:51:48 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about the newly released Star Wars trailer, Black Friday 2014, Dragon Age Inquisition, Tales from the Borderlands, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - We talk about the newly released trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. (spoilers!)
00:15:11 - Black Friday happened, and we survived.
00:19:04 - We're both playing Dragon Age Inquisition!
00:38:31 - We talk about the increasingly high number of unfinished video games being released.
00:53:11 - Jason played the first episode of Tales from the Borderlands.
01:00:40 - Episode Closing
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On this week's episode we answer some listener mail about comic book TV shows and video games, and we talk about Assassin's Creed Unity and Dragon Age Inquisition!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:48 - Mailbag: Our thoughts about comic book TV shows!
00:19:18 - Mailbag: We talk more about Assassin's Creed Unity!
00:31:53 - Celeste has been playing a lot of Dragon Age Inquisition.
00:43:29 - Episode Closing
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We have a single-topic episode this week as we answer a listener's question about what's going on with Ubisoft in the wake of Assassin's Creed: Unity's release.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:16 - Mailbag: What's the deal with Ubisoft?!
00:27:52 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about Star Wars Episode 7's new title, this year's Blizzcon announcements, the just-ended season of Doctor Who, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - Star Wars Episode 7 has an official title!
00:07:47 - There were some new game announcements at this year's Blizzcon.
00:19:06 - We talk about upcoming games and the current state of Xbox One.
00:34:10 - We discuss the current season of Doctor Who and answer some mailbag about it. (spoilers!)
01:03:03 - Episode Closing
We have more mailbag to read this week, and we also have a big conversation about Marvel's newly announced slate of movies. We close out with talk about the games we're currently playing--Sunset Overdrive, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:02:50 - Mailbag!
00:14:30 - Marvel announced a whole bunch of new movies last week.
00:33:28 - We both played The Last of Us's DLC this week.
00:43:53 - Jason has been playing Sunset Overdrive.
00:48:23 - We also both have been playing Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.
Episode Closing
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This week we answer a burning hypothetical question from the mailbag, we talk about the ugly state of gaming culture, and we discuss Civilization: Beyond Earth and the first episode of Constantine.
00:0029 - Episode Opening
00:02:07 - Mailbag Question: What if Peter Jackson and WETA were making the Star Wars sequels?
00:22:23 - We talk about the recent ugly state of gaming culture.
00:55:46 - Jason has started playing Civilization: Beyond Earth.
01:03:47 - We watched the first episode of NBC's Constantine.
01:10:10 - Episode Closing
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We answer some TV-related mail this week before talking about Warner Bros' upcoming movie slate, Diablo 3 on Xbox One, and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:43 - Mailbag!
00:06:41 - Warner Bros announced a whole bunch of new DC and Harry Potter movies this past week.
00:24:17 - Jason has been playing Diablo 3 on Xbox One.
00:30:03 - Celeste has been playing Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.
00:44:55 - Episode Closing
This is a busy week with talk about The Wire, the premieres of The Flash and Gracepoint, news about Twin Peaks and Ghostbusters, and game reviews of Forza Horizon 2 and Shadow of Mordor!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:46 - We finished watching The Wire for the first time this week.
00:06:58 - We talk about the first episode of CW's The Flash (spoilers!).
00:21:54 - We also watched the first episode of Gracepoint on Fox.
00:33:24 - That Twin Peaks gum you like is coming back in style.
00:37:52 - There have been some new confirmations about the new Ghostbusters movie.
00:42:18 - Jason has been playing Forza Horizon 2 on the Xbox One.
00:50:41 - He also has started playing Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor.
01:08:10 - Episode Closing
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This week we talk about the second episode of Gotham, the first episode of Star Wars Rebels, Endless Legend, The Last of Us remastered, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:02:53 - We pass judgment on the second episode of Gotham.
00:13:25 - We talk about the first episode of Star Wars Rebels.
00:24:38 - Jason has been playing Endless Legend.
00:30:43 - Celeste has been playing the remastered version of The Last of Us.
00:43:35 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:16 - We talk about actual Destiny versus the gaming press version of Destiny.
00:10:40 - J.J Abrams is adapting Stephen King's 11-22-63 for Netflix.
00:17:52 - We watched the first episode of Scorpion... sort of.
00:28:28 - We also watched the first episode of Gotham (spoilers!).
00:42:54 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:53 - We talk about Doctor Who: "Listen".
00:12:34 - Microsoft bought Minecraft for $2.5 billion.
00:24:57 - The Warehouse 13 press conference from Dragon Con (NSFW language and WH13 spoilers)!
01:06:05 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:12 - Another new podcast series is heading your way from Fandomania!
00:03:09 - We went to Maker Faire Orlando this weekend.
00:11:05 - Jason finished watching the first season of Helix.
00:13:13 - We discuss the Robin Hood episode of this season's Doctor Who.
00:23:06 - Jason completed playing the indie game Thomas Was Alone.
00:25:26 - We talk about Bungie's blockbuster new game, Destiny.
00:28:35 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:21 - We went to Dragon Con last week and had an amazing time!
00:30:49 - Jason has played some of The Sims 4.
00:34:26 - We talk about the slew of new video games that are on the way later this year.
00:41:27 - Episode Closing
We are away this week at Dragon Con but will be back with a new, full episode next week!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - Dragon Con is mere days away!
00:03:36 - We watched the second season finale of Defiance.
00:06:18 - We also checked out Peter Capaldi's first episode of Doctor Who!
00:22:08 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:20 - We talk about the passings of Robin Williams and Lauren Bacall.
00:02:43 - Jason saw Luc Besson's Lucy this past week.
00:05:42 - The next Tomb Raider game is exclusive to Xbox, or is it?
00:11:52 - BioWare has announced their next new IP, Shadow Realms.
00:17:57 - Activision revealed the details about the return of Sierra.
00:26:36 - There's a surprising new Silent Hill game on the way!
00:30:11 - We talk about Life Is Strange, the upcoming game from DONTNOD.
00:33:51 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - Celeste vents her game streaming frustrations, and we talk about the new changes at Twitch.
00:13:17 - Anne Rice's Lestat now is a Universal Monster.
00:17:07 - We talk about Assassin's Creed: Rogue.
00:29:30 - Activision is bringing Sierra back into the video game industry.
00:41:22 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - We went to CONjure in Orlando this weekend!
00:07:50 - Zack Snyder unveiled Wonder Woman's movie costume at SDCC.
00:13:44 - We both played more of the Destiny beta this week.
00:26:47 - Jason saw Guardians of the Galaxy!
00:32:34 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - We aren't at San Diego Comic Con, but we talk about it anyway!
00:18:41 - Archie comics are getting weird.
00:27:23 - Hearthstone's first adventure pack has been released.
00:29:59 - Jason played some of the Destiny beta this week, along with a little Lightning Returns.
00:36:07 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:05:46 - We talk about the debacle that was Dashcon.
00:21:37 - Mailbag!
00:25:50 - Marvel Comics made some announcements about two of their key heroes this week.
00:40:31 - Weird Al Yankovic's new album is out and is all kinds of impressive.
00:45:55 - We discuss the 24: Live Another Day finale. (spoilers!)
00:50:49 - Jason talks about the first episode of Guillermo Del Toro's The Strain. (spoilers!)
00:55:59 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - Jason has started listening to The X-Files Files, and we talk about it and fandom in general.
00:14:35 - We are working on a project for later this year, and we need your help!
00:16:29 - We have a big discussion about the 2014 Emmy nominations.
00:40:47 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:02:35 - We're going to the CONjure convention in August!
00:05:30 - We talk about our video game streaming plans.
00:09:07 - Jason has been playing Skyrim and the rest of his Steam Sale haul.
00:12:20 - Celeste checked out the first episode of Sailor Moon Crystal.
00:19:30 - Jason finished watching the first season of Penny Dreadful.
00:26:06 - We talk about some of the upcoming new TV shows for the fall.
00:33:21 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:05 - The Steam Sale is drawing to a close, and we talk about some of the things we've gotten, including Papers, Please.
00:06:20 - Doctor Who returns in August!
00:08:45 - We finished watching the first and only season of Crisis this week.
00:15:02 - We also watched the second season finale of Orphan Black (spoilers!).
00:21:34 - We discuss some of the other shows that are starting now or that we'll be watching during the summer.
00:32:10 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - Steam Summer Sale: It's happening!
00:03:10 - Rian Johnson will be writing and directing Star Wars Episode VIII.
00:13:00 - We talk about the Hearthstone Dreamhack tournament.
00:18:06 - We discuss season two of Orphan Black.
00:26:24 - We also talk about season two of Orange Is the New Black!
00:45:53 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:48 - Harrison Ford has been CRUSHED.
00:03:25 - Should we believe this leak about upcoming DC movies?
00:11:12 - We talk about all the games and announcements that interested us from E3 last week.
00:54:56 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:06 - Mailbag: DragonCon!
00:07:19 - Mailbag: Our first fandoms
00:15:33 - Mailbag: Ghostbusters and other upcoming anniversaries
00:19:27 - Mailbag: Lupita and Brienne of Tarth
00:24:20 - Mailbag: Star Wars Episode 7 leaks
00:28:18 - Mailbag: Harry Potter's Diagon Alley at Universal Studios
00:33:32 - Mailbag: Celebrity endorsements in commercials
00:34:47 - Mailbag: The Ant Man movie
00:40:50 - Mailbag: E3 Expectations
00:45:41 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:53 - We watched the first episode of NBC's Crossbones.
00:09:30 - We also checked out the first season of The Bletchley Circle.
00:15:49 - Harmonix is going through some unfortunate layoffs.
00:21:23 - EA has announced Battlefield: Hardline.
00:25:27 - We both played InFamous: Second Son this week.
00:27:59 - Celeste played just a little of Bound by Flame.
00:28:59 - Watch Dogs is the big gaming release of the past week.
00:42:28 - Sony has announced some great updates for PlayStation Plus.
00:47:18 - MGM has announced some disturbing updates for Stargate.
00:52:27 - Jason went to see X-Men: Days of Future Past.
00:57:55 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:57 - Mailbag!
00:11:40 - Jason got a PlayStation Vita.
00:15:19 - David Goyer is a big ol' fool.
00:32:05 - Edgar Wright no longer is making Ant-Man.
00:34:28 - The upcoming Daredevil TV show has a new showrunner.
00:36:30 - We watched the first episode of AMC's Halt and Catch Fire.
00:39:34 - We talk about the final episode of Warehouse 13 (spoilers!).
00:51:36 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:53 - Microsoft made a surprising but not surprising announcement about Kinect.
00:17:23 - We've seen the new Batman suit and Batmobile.
00:21:11 - The X-Men movies will have a new Gambit actor.
00:29:17 - We discuss a bunch of TV renewals and cancellations from the recent network up-fronts.
00:40:17 - 24: Live Another Day has begun.
00:46:16 - We talk about the season finales for Arrow and The Blacklist.
00:54:34 - Episode Closing
Celeste is out of town, so we don't have a regular episode this week. We'll be back with a new regular episode next week!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - We make a correction to our conversation about Star Wars canon.
00:02:54 - The Star Wars Episode VII cast has been announced.
00:12:05 - Fox has cancelled Almost Human.
00:15:37 - Game of Thrones is jumping ahead of the books.
00:25:43 - Jason has been playing inFamous: Second Son.
00:28:47 - The first episode of Penny Dreadful is online.
00:35:04 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:02:16 - Mailbag!
00:11:05 - The Fantastic Four movie is sounding less fantastic by the week.
00:17:23 - We finally have the official word on the state of the Star Wars Expanded Universe.
00:26:00 - We watched the first episode of WGN's Salem.
00:32:46 - Hitman Go has released on mobile devices.
00:40:17 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:02:41 - Firaxis announced Civilization: Beyond Earth at PAX East.
00:08:23 - Celeste played Max: The Curse of Brotherhood this week.
00:11:55 - Netflix is making a new Marco Polo TV series.
00:15:38 - Warehouse 13 returned for the first episode of its final season.
00:22:49 - We have a discussion about the state of TV spoilers.
00:40:12 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:59 - Mailbag!
00:03:51 - The second AC game coming this year is called Assassin's Creed: Comet.
00:10:18 - We watched the first episode of AMC's Turn. (historical spoilers!)
00:16:53 - Syfy is making the Expanse book series into a TV show.
00:20:09 - Jason followed up his Marvel movie watching by checking out the post-Winter Soldier episode of Agents of SHIELD.
00:25:01 - He also watched The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug this week.
00:31:44 - A new Borderlands game is coming, and it isn't quite what we expected.
00:35:34 - Rob Thomas has written a new Veronica Mars book.
00:37:43 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - We answer some constructive criticism in the mailbag!
00:14:32 - The Musketeers just finished its first season in the UK and is coming to the US.
00:19:21 - We've started watching Orange Is the New Black on Netflix.
00:23:17 - Jason watched (and loved) Captain America: The Winter Soldier this weekend!
00:28:21 - Uncharted writer Amy Hennig is moving to a new and exciting gaming franchise.
00:32:37 - Diablo 3's expansion, Reaper of Souls, is well worth checking out.
00:37:40 - We talk about what's coming for Assassin's Creed this year.
00:40:25 - BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea Part 2 just might be Celeste's all-time favorite game expansion. (spoilers!)
01:02:15 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:55 - Mailbag! We talk about DC movies, TMNT, and Star Wars Weekends at Disney.
00:23:22 - There are three more Harry Potter-universe movies on the way.
00:28:55 - We've been playing BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea Part 2.
00:36:42 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:34 - We regale you with our tale of Megacon 2014.
00:18:00 - There's a new Assassin's Creed coming this year, and we have details.
00:24:29 - We watched the Veronica Mars movie!
00:31:19 - We talk about the first episode of the new CW series The 100.
00:40:49 - We discuss the premiere of NBC's Crisis.
00:50:18 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:02:53 - Mailbag!
00:04:44 - We're less than impressed with The Tomorrow People.
00:14:25 - We talk about True Detective's first season.
00:25:19 - Believe is unbelievably hokey.
00:31:26 - We have differing opinions on Mind Games.
00:45:34 - Jason has been playing a whole lot of Titanfall.
00:48:40 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:57 - Mailbag!
00:03:55 - There's a new Batman game called Arkham Knight.
00:14:30 - Celeste played some of Thief this week.
00:25:50 - We finished watching all the episodes of Almost Human that have been made.
00:32:45 - We started the new season of Vikings.
00:40:03 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:10 - New TV has come back in force, and we talk about the new season of House of Cards.
00:07:25 - Harold Ramis passed away this week, and we discuss Ghostbusters.
00:17:28 - Jason played some of Thief on PlayStation 4.
00:24:27 - We talk about podcast episode lengths.
00:27:00 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:04:14 - NBC is bringing Heroes back (yay?).
00:14:38 - Fox has cast the new Fantastic Four movie.
00:27:25 - Jason talks about the Titanfall beta.
00:32:24 - Toy Fair brought some possible news about the state of the Star Wars Expanded Universe.
00:34:54 - Irrational Games is shutting down.
00:39:11 - Pushing Daisies... the musical?
00:43:01 - Episode Closing
This week we talk about our Valentine's Day calamity, The Elder Scrolls Online, House of Cards, MI-5, and True Detective.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:02:26 - We update our video game playing, including talk about the lifting of the NDA for The Elder Scrolls Online.
00:06:13 - The CW has announced some renewals for their shows for next season.
00:08:27 - Jason has started watching the new season of House of Cards.
00:09:18 - We started watching MI-5 on Netflix.
00:17:27 - We also checked out the first episode of True Detective on HBO.
00:20:03 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - We're your home for the 2014 Winter Olympics!
00:06:02 - Megacon approaches!
00:07:04 - We talk about upcoming and current pirate TV shows.
00:10:51 - Celeste is still playing Tomb Raider: The Definitive Edition.
00:12:27 - Jason scared himself silly with Outlast.
00:17:21 - We talk about XCOM: Enemy Within.
00:22:18 - We answer a mailbag question about our gaming backlog.
00:25:33 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - Mailbag! We answer questions about adaptations and the Xbox One.
00:17:06 - There's more Superman / Batman casting news, once again surprising.
00:21:51 - Celeste started playing the definitive edition of Tomb Raider.
00:26:39 - Jason watched Gravity over the past week.
00:29:55 - We finished the third season of Homeland this week! (spoilers!)
00:33:10 - We finally got around to watching Looper, and... we talk about it. (spoilers!)
00:49:13 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - We went to a Steampunk event this weekend!
00:03:35 - Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft is now in open beta.
00:06:06 - We watched the first episode of Black Sails.
00:11:01 - Jason checked out the start of the new season of The Following. (spoilers!)
00:15:24 - We talk about the premiere of BBC's new The Musketeers series.
00:21:01 - Jason made progress on his year-long movie watching goal.
00:29:58 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:07 - Celeste delved into Magic: The Gathering this week.
00:03:34 - Jason worked on his movie watching goal with Pitch Black and Byzantium.
00:08:34 - IO Interactive is working on a new Hitman game.
00:16:04 - Warner has delayed the new Batman / Superman movie.
00:19:01 - Jason finished watching the third season of Sherlock.
00:22:18 - We talk about the new Syfy series Helix.
00:32:06 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:02:11 - Mailbag!
00:04:34 - There was non-news in the Star Wars universe this week.
00:17:01 - We watched the Hostages series finale this week. (spoilers!)
00:20:46 - We also checked out the first episode of Intelligence. (spoilers!)
00:29:10 - Jason has some complaints about this season of American Horror Story. (spoilers!)
00:35:23 - Episode Closing
This week we answer some mailbag questions and then talk about Community, Downton Abbey, Doctor Who, Sherlock, Star Wars, Assassin's Creed, and more!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:10 - Mailbag!
00:09:21 - Community is back with 100% more Dan Harmon!
00:11:21 - We talk a little more about the new season of Downton Abbey.
00:13:42 - After catching up on Downton Abbey we started the most recent season of Homeland.
00:14:56 - Jason has been catching up on Doctor Who, believe it or not.
00:16:11 - Jason has started watching the new season of Sherlock, and Celeste is watching Elementary.
00:28:44 - Star Wars has a new comic book publisher for 2015.
00:33:48 - We have a spoilery chat about Assassin's Creed 4. (spoilers!)
00:55:18 - The holiday Steam sale ended this past week.
00:56:20 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:43 - We talk about a metric ton of TV shows that aired in 2013. Strap in for the good, the bad, and the awful!
01:05:14 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:04:32 - We talk about the past year in video games and discuss our favorites and least favorites in chronological order!
00:44:22 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:27 - YouTube cracked down on gamer videos last week.
00:08:03 - Peggle 2 released for Xbox One.
00:09:33 - We talk a bit more about Assassins Creed 4.
00:14:21 - Jason has been playing LEGO Marvel Superheroes.
00:16:25 - We have our annual discussion about the highlights of the movies we saw during the year that's about to end.
00:40:46 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:08:14 - Amazon has crazy aeronautical plans in their future.
00:14:33 - Microsoft has been listening to the criticisms about the Xbox One's user interface.
00:16:46 - Fallout 4 probably is happening, but maybe not when and how we thought.
00:18:56 - Gal Gadot is your new Wonder Woman.
00:31:30 - Jon Favreau is making the Shannara books into a TV series for MTV.
00:33:02 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:06:27 - We catch up on all the TV shows we've been watching, including Almost Human, The Blacklist, Dracula, and others.
00:16:41 - We're both still playing Assassins Creed 4.
00:24:24 - We played through just a bit of Dead Rising 3 this week.
00:31:57 - Jason talks about how much he likes Ryse on the Xbox One.
00:39:05 - We discuss Contrast on the PlayStation 4 some more.
00:41:08 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:42 - We watched the first two episodes of Almost Human this week. (spoilers!)
00:10:09 - Celeste played Contrast on the PlayStation 4.
00:14:57 - We've both been playing more of Assassins Creed 4.
00:22:31 - Jason started playing Call of Duty: Ghosts this week.
00:24:46 - We added a Xbox One into our game system lineup, and we give our first impressions of the system.
00:45:03 - Jason played a bit of Ryse on the new Xbox.
00:59:24 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:53 - Jason watched Doctor Who: The Night of the Doctor. (spoilers!)
00:11:02 - Celeste isn't crazy about Batman: Arkham Origins.
00:21:24 - Jason's been playing XCOM: Enemy Within.
00:23:50 - We both played BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea, Part 1! (spoilers!)
00:30:15 - Is Fallout 4 on the way?
00:31:59 - The PlayStation 4 has arrived! We talk about the console, as well as a couple of the games we've been playing on it (Assassins Creed 4 and Resogun).
00:57:49 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:33:47 - Star Wars Episode VII has a release date!
00:04:37 - Marvel has a bunch of new Netflix exclusive TV shows on the way.
00:12:58 - Jason saw Thor: The Dark World this weekend.
00:17:17 - We talk more about Grand Theft Auto V and Batman: Arkham Origins.
00:24:15 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:04:02 - Celeste started playing Batman: Arkham Origins this week.
00:09:20 - Jason continues playing Grand Theft Auto V.
00:11:22 - Ubisoft made a big policy change concerning Assassins Creed 4, and we discuss the ramifications on gaming in general.
00:17:52 - Mailbag: Ender's Game and video game villains!
00:32:07 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:59 - A correction from last week (we're not perfect, OKAY?!?).
00:02:35 - We got to play with the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this week!
00:17:09 - Jason finally got into the Hearthstone beta and never was seen again.
00:21:20 - Star Wars Episode 7 has some new writers.
00:25:46 - Halloween mailbag!
00:40:26 - We talk about the first episode of NBC's Dracula.
00:45:43 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - We make a correction from last week.
00:01:50 - Mailbag about TV!
00:05:51 - Ubisoft has delayed Watch Dogs' release.
00:09:28 - We talk a little about the upcoming Xbox One game Ryse.
00:16:34 - We watched what probably will be our last episode of Agents of SHIELD.
00:30:37 - We're still enjoying Arrow.
00:32:05 - We tried out the first episode of CW's Reign.
00:41:09 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:03:38 - Jason watched the first episode of American Horror Story: Coven. (minor spoilers)
00:09:05 - We stuck in for the third season of Agents of SHIELD.
00:20:48 - Jason is ridiculously excited for X-COM Enemy Within.
00:23:37 - Celeste has started watching The Originals. (minor spoilers)
00:27:47 - We checked out the first episode of The Tomorrow People. (minor spoilers)
00:34:25 - We also took a look at Once Upon a Time in Wonderland's debut episode. (minor spoilers)
00:46:47 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:02:44 - Jason has been playing Grand Theft Auto Online.
00:11:03 - We watched the season three premiere of Revenge.
00:18:50 - We discuss the second episodes of Agents of SHIELD, The Blacklist, and Hostages.
00:25:44 - Breaking Bad has ended, and we talk about that final episode.
00:37:45 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:50 - Jason got his very first iPhone!
We talk about three new TV pilots, including (with minor not-really-spoilers):
00:04:45 - The Blacklist
00:11:41 - Marvel's Agents of SHIELD
00:16:57 - Hostages
00:20:113 - We also pick apart and complain about the series finale of Dexter (with big huge spoilers).
00:43:45 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:42 - The PS4 will not have HDCP on its HDMI, announced at TGS. PDQ. ROFL.
00:06:55 - Mailbag: What do we think about Vita TV?
00:11:02 - Mailbag: What's up with Better Call Saul?
00:16:40 - J.J. Abrams has peaced-out on Star Trek.
00:19:58 - Jason is playing Grand Theft Auto V.
00:35:02 - Celeste talks about the pilot episode of Sleepy Hollow.
00:39:05 - We discuss the series finale of Burn Notice. (spoilers!)
00:54:45 - We talk about the season finale of Under the Dome. (spoilers!)
01:02:32 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:02:33 - PlayStation 4 doesn't sound like it will be video-capture friendly.
00:08:03 - But Xbox One might run half as fast as PS4!
00:11:20 - Blizzard's upcoming Hearthstone is driving people insane.
00:20:40 - CW has cast their Flash for Arrow and for his own series.
00:24:23 - Science fiction author Timothy Zahn joins us for an interview.
00:41:46 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:45 - We recount our Dragon Con 2013 adventures, day by day!
00:34:41 - We talk with Steve Jaros, the creative director behind Saints Row 4.
00:52:25 - Episode Closing
We were at Dragon Con this weekend and didn't have time to record a regular podcast episode. This is our placeholder, but we'll be back with a new regular episode next Monday!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:03:18 - The PlayStation 4 has a release date!
00:08:16 - The Elder Scrolls Online will indeed have a monthly fee.
00:12:40 - Ben Affleck is Batman, and the Internet lost its mind.
00:24:30 - We talk about Saints Row 4 in more detail. (spoilers!)
00:47:47 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - We talk about our progress through Welcome to Night Vale and welcome some new listeners.
00:04:41 - Jason is going to be on a panel at Dragon Con!
00:06:36 - We watched the first episode of Syfy's Heroes of Cosplay.
00:20:18 - Continuum season 2 isn't living up to our hopes after an excellent first season.
00:31:17 - We finally can talk about Saints Row 4!
00:42:26 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - Celeste tried Welcome to Night Vale for the first time this week.
00:03:40 - We talk about Fantasy Flight's Jack the Ripper board game, Letters from Whitechapel.
00:16:04 - EverQuest Next has made a lot of intriguing promises.
00:29:30 - We answer a mailbag question about behind the scenes Fandomania writing and editorial stuff!
00:39:14 - Celeste talks more about the book BioShock: Rapture by John Shirley.
00:40:28 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:15 - Mailbag!
00:12:46 - We talk about the newly announced Twelfth Doctor for the coming season of Doctor Who.
00:23:13 - Jason has started listening to Welcome to Night Vale.
00:29:08 - CBS has renewed Under the Dome for a second season.
00:36:43 - We talk about the vampire stealth game Dark.
00:45:19 - BioShock: Infinite finally has a bunch of new DLC on the way.
00:53:29 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:34 - Under the Dome is the #1 scripted show this summer.
00:02:47 - The Conjuring
00:11:18 - The Wolverine
00:18:19 - Lots of craziness happened this week with Fez 2.
00:24:57 - We finished watching Orphan Black's first season this week.
00:54:55 - Both of us finished playing The Last of Us, and we have a super spoilery talk about it.
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:03:57 - We talk about this year's San Diego Comic-Con and look forward to Dragon Con.
00:12:15 - Assassin's Creed has a new assassin debuting in comics.
00:18:47 - Tomb Raider is getting a comic book sequel.
00:20:04 - Trading cards are Steam's most deviously brilliant creation.
00:30:07 - We're both playing The Last of Us.
00:37:01 - Celeste played The Walking Dead: 400 Days.
00:41:29 - We've been catching up on Orphan Black.
00:53:11 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:53 - We both saw Pacific Rim this weekend (spoilers toward the end of the conversation)
00:20:44 - Celeste talks about playing Last of Us
00:24:32 - The Steam Summer Sale is happening right now
00:27:07 - We finished watching Veronica Mars last week
00:31:12 - We talk about the first season finale of Defiance
00:35:58 - We discuss the fourth season finale of Warehouse 13 (spoilers!)
00:49:11 - Jason watched the first season of Hannibal
01:01:18 - Giant Bomb's Ryan Davis passed away earlier this month
01:02:28 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:01:18 - Dexter season premiere - "A Beautiful Day" (spoilers)
00:05:51 - Under the Dome - "Pilot" and "The Fire" (spoilers)
00:19:00 - Jason has been catching up on Hannibal.
00:20:14 - Terminator is being rebooted.
00:27:00 - Jason is hooked on Animal Crossing: New Leaf.
00:35:49 - Episode Closing
Unfortunately Celeste isn't feeling well this week, so we're having to skimp on the podcasting. We will be back next week with a regular episode, though!
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - The Xbox One DRM policies are not what they were.
00:14:50 - We both finished playing Remember Me.
00:23:28 - Jason saw Man of Steel and has some thoughts about it. (spoilers!)
00:39:37 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:34 - We do a whole lot of talk about E3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and newly announced video games.
01:10:16 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - We do a lot of talk, analysis, and speculation about the state of the video game industry as we head into E3 2013 Week!
00:22:37 - Jason has been bludgeoning zombies in State of Decay.
00:27:27 - Both of us are deep into Remember Me.
00:43:00 - We talk about the cultural phenomenon that arose from Game of Thrones: "The Rains of Castamere." (spoilers!)
00:52:33 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - We finally finished the new website!
00:02:15 - Peter Molyneux's Curiosity game has a winner.
00:08:42 - BBC announced some super spoilery news for Doctor Who this past week. (spoilers, obviously!)
00:16:57 - Guardians of the Galaxy has a surprising addition to its cast.
00:19:46 - Community's new show runner is Community's old show runner!
00:23:15 - We talk about Arrested Development season 4. (spoilers!)
00:39:41 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:02:28 - Lucasfilm is working on a Star Wars: Rebels animated series.
00:04:15 - Jason got pulled into the Kitchen Nightmares vortex.
00:06:37 - Celeste talks about the Sirantha Jax book series.
00:11:59 - Civilization V has its talons in Jason again.
00:14:51 - We discuss Microsoft's unveiling last week of the Xbox One console.
00:56:08 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - We talk about the new TV shows that were confirmed at the recent TV network up-front presentations.
00:45:40 - 24's return has been confirmed for 2014.
00:47:25 - Against all odds, Community has been renewed again.
00:49:47 - BBC played a game of pot and kettle regarding some recent Doctor Who spoilers.
00:53:33 - Warehouse 13 is ending after the next season.
00:55:43 - We watched the second season finale of Revenge (spoilers!).
01:02:59 - We also checked out the final episode of Arrow's first season (spoilers!).
01:07:59 - Jason watched Star Trek into Darkness this week.
01:17:39 - Episode Closing
00:00:29 - Episode Opening
00:00:34 - We have a theme song!
00:02:49 - Jason gave Hemlock Grove one more try.
00:05:05 - Scream 4 is on Netflix now.
00:07:12 - We checked out the return of Warehouse 13.
00:17:02 - Celeste gives her thoughts on season 1 of Elementary.
00:25:26 - Jack Bauer may be making a comeback!
00:29:54 - A new Dungeons & Dragons movie is in talks.
00:34:32 - EA has nabbed the exclusive license to make Star Wars video games.
00:38:58 - Maxis is making The Sims 4 for 2014.
00:41:20 - Ubisoft cleaned house last week.
00:46:24 - Kickstarter caught some recent backlash thanks to Zach Braff and pals.
00:58:30 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:02:00 - Iron Man 3
00:12:08 - An EVE Online TV show is being made in Iceland.
00:15:47 - We segue into Defiance and discuss the video game ties, as well as the third episode.
00:26:40 - Jason finished watching House of Cards on Netflix.
00:32:53 - You might think Hemlock Grove is a good show. You might be wrong.
00:38:05 - The first season of The Following was a quality rollercoaster.
00:42:15 - By contrast, the first season of The Americans was solid throughout.
00:44:50 - Microsoft now is on the cutting edge of pizza commerce.
00:47:50 - Jason played Sacred Citadel this week.
00:50:37 - Celeste has been too busy with website building to do much else this week.
00:54:17 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:21 - Details about the next Xbox are coming in late May.
00:06:19 - We have our Assassin's Creed fan-minds blown by an interview from several years ago.
00:17:56 - Jason talks about Dead Island: Riptide.
00:24:10 - Celeste has started playing Fallout 3.
00:29:09 - We discuss the second episode of Defiance.
00:43:25 - Bates Motel has impressed Jason.
00:44:48 - We talk about Redshirts by John Scalzi.
00:49:04 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:02:03 - Mailbag: Choose your weapon!
00:05:22 - Star Wars has a release schedule.
00:09:23 - Oblivion
00:12:30 - The Evil Within is a freaky looking game.
00:15:33 - Miss Heroes? It just might be coming back.
00:19:45 - We watched the first episode of Defiance.
00:26:04 - Celeste is playing through BioShock Infinite again.
00:28:28 - Jason played a whole bunch of Injustice: Gods Among Us.
00:32:17 - We talk about Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge.
00:36:23 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:02 - We watched the first episode of Da Vinci's Demons (spoilers!).
00:26:41 - We briefly talk about our video gaming from the past week.
00:29:44 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:32 - Roger Ebert passed away this week.
00:02:28 - Disney has demolished LucasArts.
00:13:20 - Rumors of the next Xbox's always-on Internet requirements may have been accidentally confirmed by a bonehead on Twitter.
00:22:32 - We watched the first episode of Hannibal.
00:35:12 - Extensive talk about BioShock Infinite! The first part is non-spoilery, and the second part has a big, fat spoiler warning.
01:04:39 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:21 - Doctor Who and Game of Thrones are back, The Walking Dead's season is ending, and we discuss adaptations.
00:10:23 - Babylon 5 + The Matrix = Netflix profit?
00:20:28 - Firaxis got X-COM in my Civilization!
00:22:55 - Neverwinter looks pretty darn good.
00:25:27 - Transistor is coming from the folks who made Bastion.
00:26:10 - Jason Rohmer possibly made a game.
00:32:05 - Game companies showed some crazy tech at GDC this year.
00:35:35 - BioShock Infinite!
00:43:10 - A wild 3DS XL has appeared!
00:48:10 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:41 - We weren't able to go to PAX East this weekend, but they had the convention anyway!
00:11:18 - Tomb Raider is a really, really good game.
00:17:35 - We're looking ahead to playing BioShock Infinite this week.
00:19:27 - Jason is trying to finish Borderlands 2 at long last.
00:22:08 - SimCity is playable now, but that doesn't mean it's good.
00:26:24 - Google Glass is a really awesome and likely evil invention.
00:39:13 - Jason watched the first episode of Bates Motel.
00:43:50 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:19 - Web outage complainery and explanations!
00:03:14 - We went to Megacon this weekend.
00:22:26 - Star Wars is cancelling old things to make room for new.
00:28:15 - Veronica Mars returns!
00:32:58 - Jason checked out the first two episodes of Vikings this week.
00:35:01 - Celeste tried an episode of The Following.
00:36:45 - Jason gave some more time to SimCity.
00:38:49 - We both are nearing completion of Tomb Raider.
00:42:35 - Saints Row 4 sounds amazing.
00:48:21 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:21 - More details about Assassin's Creed 4!
00:10:39 - Jason finished Enslaved this week.
00:13:28 - We've been raiding tombs in... Tomb Raider.
00:25:04 - SimCity has arrived!... sort of.
00:32:36 - Our buddy Grant Gould's Blade Raiders RPG is now available!
00:34:47 - Cult is a show we watched but not a show we enjoyed.
00:41:47 - The Following is a better cult show than Cult.
00:44:59 - We've gone retro and are watching all of Veronica Mars.
00:47:46 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:02:50 - Ahoy! Assassin's Creed 4 is on the horizon.
00:14:56 - There are a whole bunch of cool, terrible, and crazy TV pilots coming up.
00:39:33 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:39 - An update on our new website design
00:02:17 - We discuss the PlayStation 4 announcement
00:32:39 - Could this be the next Xbox?
00:42:14 - What we're playing: King's Quest 2, Enslaved, SimCity Beta, and FTL
00:48:50 - Probable Star Wars casting news
00:51:54 - It was not A Good Day to Die Hard
00:53:40 - A new Hitman movie adaptation is in the works
00:58:34 - The Nielsens have changed their ratings system
01:02:30 - Zero Hour premiered to record-low ratings (spoilers!)
01:08:36 - Cult is a cult show about a cult show called Cult about a cult (spoilers!)
01:19:44 - Jason makes a second run at House of Cards
01:21:11 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:15 - Edutainment! Guest starring Pliny the Elder.
00:03:57 - Are Valve and Bad Robot making things together?
00:10:09 - Is Aliens: Colonial Marines really that bad?
00:18:29 - Did Do No Harm really do that badly? (yes)
00:21:06 - Why is nobody buying the Wii U?
00:30:29 - Adventure game time!
00:39:34 - Omerta: City of Gangsters (aka Sim Nucky Thompson)
00:43:44 - Celeste hangs out with some Star Wars: Scoundrels.
00:47:30 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:18 - Mailbag!
00:08:37 - More details have surfaced about the Star Wars spinoff movies.
00:20:59 - Disney may be adding lands devoted to Oz and / or Star Wars.
00:28:08 - We bang the Xbox rumor gong for about 15 minutes.
00:42:00 - Assassin's Creed 4 is coming and sounds surprisingly promising.
00:46:02 - Celeste sets sail with Jolly Rover.
00:48:23 - Jason delves into Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2.
00:54:40 - We're under embargo for Omerta: City of Gangsters.
00:55:32 - We watched the pilot episode of FX's The Americans.
00:59:01 - We tried to watch Netflix's House of Cards.
01:02:09 - Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome is here!
01:10:40 - Community's new season has started, and that's not really a great thing.
01:18:44 - Episode Closing
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:00:52 - Jonathan Coulton slaps Glee all clever-like.
00:03:32 - Star Wars might get a female lead.
00:08:16 - Disney Infinity is a new way for Disney to print money.
00:19:21 - Joss Whedon may be making Y the Last Man.
00:25:05 - The PlayStation 4's official announcement is coming this month.
00:28:50 - We played Telltale's The Walking Dead game.
00:48:07 - Celeste returned to The Secret of Monkey Island.
00:51:45 - Jason got into Lost Odyssey and Tera.
01:01:09 - We finished watching Stephen Moffat's Jekyll this week.
01:16:12 - We continued the Jekyll theme by watching the pilot of Do No Harm.
01:25:16 - Episode Closing
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:01:26 - J.J. Abrams is directing Star Wars!
00:09:16 - We watched Primer, and we kind of understood it.
00:16:31 - Celeste also saw Dark City for the first time.
00:26:32 - We discuss the dissolution of THQ.
00:34:22 - Jason watched The Following on Fox.
00:39:34 - The second season of American Horror Story ended this week.
00:40:27 - The saga of Jonathan Coulton vs. Glee continues.
00:53:49 - We've started watching Stephen Moffat's (I know, I know) Jekyll.
01:00:52 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:30 - Glee Vs. JoCo!
00:10:12 - Celeste Vs. Steam!
00:13:42 - Jason goes down the Rocksmith rabbit hole.
00:16:39 - Celeste talks more about Dust: An Elysian Tale.
00:21:38 - We discuss the Fringe series finale (big spoilers and extreme theoretical nerdity!)
00:50:09 - The Following and Do No Harm both begin soon.
00:53:27 - Showtime and Sam Mendes are making Penny Dreadful.
01:01:07 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:20 - We are learning to use our new podcast gear, so please forgive any audio issues this week!
00:02:44 - Celeste plays Dust: An Elysian Tale.
00:08:30 - Jason finally digs into the DLC for A World of Keflings.
00:10:29 - Jason is re-hooked on The Sims 3.
00:11:40 - The latest installment in Celeste's problems with Steam.
00:16:04 - Microsoft unveiled IllumiRoom last week.
00:20:58 - We watched and talk about the new NBC series Deception.
00:31:45 - Celeste has researched four upcoming TV shows that might be worth checking out.
00:39:45 - Jason talks about the Blu-ray release of Dredd.
00:42:16 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:01 - Mailbag!
00:04:29 - We pull back the curtain and discuss some podcast technical stuff.
00:12:11 - We talk about the Forbidden Island board game.
00:15:38 - Celeste played Mark of the Ninja this week.
00:21:56 - Jason played Dust: An Elysian Tale.
00:29:54 - Celeste's attempt to play Portal 2 on her Mac left her Steamed.
00:33:44 - We talk a little about Homeland.
00:36:26 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:02:53 - Jason saw Django Unchained.
00:05:29 - Our favorite video games from 2012.
00:36:55 - Our least favorite video games from 2012.
00:45:40 - Upcoming video games for 2013.
00:57:37 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:07 - Jason talks about The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
00:05:03 - Celeste recommends the Seven Realms novels by Cinda Williams Chima.
00:06:56 - Our favorite TV shows from 2012
00:43:17 - Our TV show disappointments from 2012
00:49:10 - Upcoming new TV shows for 2013
00:59:02 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:04:15 - Movies we liked in 2012
00:23:54 - Moves we didn't like in 2012
00:35:22 - Upcoming movies for 2013
01:01:18 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:02:48 - The Spike Video Game Awards happened this past weekend.
00:14:34 - Jason talks about Lollipop Chainsaw.
00:19:17 - We both have been playing more of Hitman: Absolution and have some new perspectives on it.
00:27:40 - Dishonored is the next game on our catch-up list for 2012.
00:34:53 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:20 - The Wii-U has been unusual for a game console launch.
00:23:20 - We have ventured into Hitman: Absolution.
00:42:09 - Jason has been playing Forza Horizon and Need For Speed: Most Wanted.
00:44:55 - Further news and developments continue to pour in concerning the new Star Wars movies.
00:55:12 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:23 - Black Friday and all its associated craziness happened.
00:08:20 - Celeste talks about her renewed miniatures hobby.
00:11:02 - Roku has moved into our house.
00:15:40 - We both have finished Assassin's Creed 3.
00:45:51 - Jason talks about Star Wars: Darth Plagueis by James Luceno.
00:49:29 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:03:16 - Xbox Live turned 10 years old last week, and the Wii-U is now in stores.
00:13:33 - Rockstar has made some announcements about Grand Theft Auto 5.
00:28:43 - We check in on TV news (Last Resort, 666 Park Avenue) and what we've been watching (Nikita, Fringe, Revenge, Elementary, American Horror Story, Dexter, Arrow, and more!).
00:48:58 - Doctor Who's 2012 Children in Need Special is a thing.
00:55:14 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:29 - We're hooked on Ancestry.com.
00:09:58 - Mailbag!
00:14:21 - There's been news about will write and won't direct Star Wars Episode 7.
00:28:28 - Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome is out, but SHH! Syfy wants to keep it secret.
00:38:34 - Skyfall
00:43:40 - Assassin's Creed 3
00:58:04 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:03:09 - Halloween recap!
00:04:12 - We talk about the upcoming Evil Dead remake.
00:07:57 - Universal Orlando has a new Transformers ride on the way.
00:10:22 - Disney bought Lucasfilm over the past week!
00:34:48 - We have opinions about The Hobbit, and we share them with you.
00:43:55 - Assassin's Creed 3 has us doing a lot of assassinating and creeding.
00:58:56 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:36 - We went to the Central Florida Veg Fest this weekend.
00:03:40 - Halloween is upon us!
Movie Talk:
- 00:07:33 - Chernobyl Diaries
00:13:39 - Mailbag: Jessica asks us about geeky T-shirt websites.
Game Talk:
- 00:21:17 - Borderlands 2
- 00:28:22 - Skylanders Giants
- 00:33:12 - Nintendo has confirmed that they will lose money on the Wii-U.
TV Talk:
- 00:41:37 - We ponder the relative quality of today's current TV shows.
00:55:07 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Book Talk:
- 00:01:02 - Edward Eager
- 00:04:32 - 1984
00:08:23 - Game Talk (general)
TV Talk:
- 00:12:31 - TV ratings discussion
- 00:15:17 - Revenge
- 00:18:43 - American Horror Story
00:25:07 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:36 - We're coming back to Dragon*Con!
Game Talk:
- 00:09:01 - Borderlands 2: Mechromancer
- 00:17:18 - X-COM: Enemy Unknown
- 00:28:38 - The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
TV Talk:
- 00:33:51 - Arrow: Pilot (spoilers!)
- 00:42:23 - Beauty and the Beast: Pilot (spoilers!)
- 00:46:13 - Last Resort and 666 Park Avenue (mild spoilers!)
- 00:50:10 - Fringe: In Absentia and The Recordist (spoilers!)
00:57:25 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:34 - Mailbag
TV Talk:
- 00:13:19 - Fringe: "Transilience Thought Unifier Model 11" (spoilers!)
- 00:29:25 - Dexter: "Are You...?" (spoilers!)
- 00:34:28 - 666Park Avenue: "Pilot" (spoilers!)
- 00:42:55 - Warehouse13: "We All Fall Down" (spoilers!)
- 00:50:04 - Revenge: "Destiny" (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:52:18 - Borderlands2
- 00:56:58 - Torchlight2
00:57:48 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Game Talk:
- 00:00:50 - Borderlands 2
- 00:03:14 - FTL
- 00:07:15 - Dead or Alive 5
TV Talk:
- 00:10:17 - Revolution: Chained Heat (spoilers!)
- 00:17:47 - Warehouse13: The Ones You Love (spoilers!)
- 00:29:22 - Elementary: Pilot (spoilers!)
- 00:34:33 - TheLast Resort: Captain (spoilers!)
- 00:42:02 - DoctorWho: The Angels Take Manhattan (spoilers!)
Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:04:37 - Doctor Who: The Power of Three (spoilers!)
- 00:24:18 - Continuum (general spoilers)
- 00:34:02 - Revolution: Pilot (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:51:23 - Borderlands 2
00:57:22 - Episode Closing
We recorded a great episode for you this week, but it was lost in the digital ether, thanks to some technical difficulties. We didn't find out about the troubles until it was too late to re-record, so we're counting this week as a fumble. We apologize for having to put up a placeholder episode this week, and we'll be back next week with a proper episode, hopefully free of tech problems.
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Game Talk:
- 00:01:10 - Transformers: The Fall of Cybertron
- 00:03:02 - Spec Ops: The Line
- 00:05:27 - Enslaved
- 00:09:41 - Rock Band Blitz
- 00:15:23 - Dance Central 2
TV Talk:
- 00:20:00 - Burn Notice
- 00:21:56 - Misfits: Episode 1
- 00:24:46 - Doctor Who: Asylum of the Daleks (spoilers!) and a discussion about fandom criticism
00:56:07 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:51 - Mailbag!
Game Talk:
- 00:07:42 - Sleeping Dogs
- 00:08:13 - Rock Band Blitz
- 00:15:09 - Spec Ops: The Line
- 00:21:28 - Transformers: The Fall of Cybertron
- 00:29:32 - Guild Wars 2
TV Talk:
- 00:41:39 - Joss Whedon's new Marvel TV show is S.H.I.E.L.D.
- 00:45:56 - Warehouse 13: Fractures (spoilers!)
00:55:19 - Episode Closing
This episode is all about our visit to Star Wars Celebration VI this past weekend!
Note: In this episode we said the trash compactor and a few other displays were in the Rebel Legion's display area when they were, in fact, in the 501st's area. We apologize to Lord Vader and all his troops.
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:20 - We'll be at Star Wars Celebration later this week and weekend!
TV Talk:
- 00:07:56 - There is casting news for CW's Arrow.
Movie Talk:
- 00:14:25 - Joe Carnahan's Daredevil movie is dead before arrival.
Game Talk:
- 00:20:42 - Sleeping Dogs
- 00:34:09 - Hitman: Absolution's Contracts mode
- 00:40:48 - Capcom's Remember Me
00:47:19 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:02:46 - We talk about Curiosity's landing on Mars.
Game Talk:
- 00:12:41 - Uncharted 3
- 00:15:18 - Deadlight
- 00:30:41 - Risen 2
- 00:41:02 - A guy has made $10,000 buy playing Diablo 3.
TV Talk:
- 00:43:35 - Joss Whedon is working on a new Marvel TV show for ABC.
- 00:50:27 - We discuss the upcoming shows Arrow, 666 Park Avenue, and Last Resort.
00:58:01 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:21 - Star Wars Celebration is on the way!
Movie Talk:
- 00:02:45 - Total Recall
- 00:08:35 - Indie Game: The Movie
Game Talk:
- 00:17:40 - Celeste finally played Super Meat Boy
- 00:21:43 - Deadlight
- 00:26:55 - The Amazing Spider-Man
- 00:35:16 - Risen 2
TV Talk:
- 00:36:58 - Warehouse 13: An Evil Within (spoilers!)
00:48:01 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:21 - The 2012 Summer Olympics have started in London.
00:07:11 - Follow-up to last week's coverage of The Dark Knight Rises.
Game Talk:
- 00:16:08 - Amazing Spider-Man
- 00:22:56 - Plants Vs. Zombies
- 00:24:34 - Uncharted 3
- 00:25:46 - We talk about our aftermath of the Steam Summer Sale (lots of random PC games here!)
TV Talk:
- 00:39:17 - Falling Skies: Molon Labe (spoilers!)
- 00:48:41 - Warehouse 13: A New Hope (spoilers!)
00:57:24 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:21 - We discuss the tragedy that happened in Aurora, Colorado.
00:25:15 - We talk about The Dark Knight Rises (spoilers!).
00:57:31 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:08 - Jason is back from the Dice Tower Convention.
TV Talk:
- 00:03:47 - Falling Skies: Love and Other Acts of Courage (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:08:28 - Max Payne 3
- 00:10:54 - Dragon Age: Origins
- 00:15:05 - Quantum Conundrum
- 00:21:42 - Steam's Summer Sale
San Diego Comic-Con Talk:
- 00:22:52 - Mailbag
- 00:25:37 - Marvel's movie plan details
- 00:32:18 - Deadpool's upcoming video game
- 00:33:57 - Elysium
- 00:35:47 - Amory Wars
- 00:39:30 - Assassin's Creed: The Movie
- 00:43:00 - Pacific Rim
- 00:45:21 - Starz's upcoming genre shows
00:52:14 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:02:10 - Falling Skies: Young Bloods (spoilers!)
- 00:11:03 - The Newsroom
- 00:14:02 - Bates Motel
- 00:16:21 - Casting news for Revolution
- 00:18:35 - Zero Hour
00:20:00 - We find out what Meat Loaf is up to.
00:23:47 - Mailbag!
00:32:52 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening & Convention Talk
Game Talk:
- 00:03:43 - Max Payne 3
- 00:07:08 - Dragon Age: Origins revisited
- 00:10:12 - Mass Effect 3's Extended Cut
- 00:20:16 - The Secret World
- 00:32:31 - Jeremy McGrath's Offroad
Book Talk:
- 00:35:07 - Terrier by Tamora Pierce
- 00:38:40 - Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay
TV Talk:
- 00:41:47 - Falling Skies: Compass (spoilers!)
- 00:52:30 - The Newsroom: We Just Decided To
00:57:40 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Book Talk:
- 00:01:53 - We talk about Divergent, Uglies,Matched, The Ship Breaker, and other dystopian young adult novels
Game Talk:
- 00:14:02 - Max Payne 3
- 00:20:35 - Celeste catches up on some past games and goes achievement hunting in Fable 3 and Dragon Age: Origins.
- 00:33:33 - Pinball FX 2 has new Marvel Avengers tables.
- 00:35:55 - Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013
TV Talk:
- 00:38:28 - The Game of Thrones prop department shook some Bushes over the past few weeks.
- 00:43:15 - We talk about the Falling Skies season 2 premiere (spoilers!)
00:56:36 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:39 - We answer an e-mail from the mailbag
TV Talk:
- 00:04:17 - We talk about the current and upcoming TV we're watching and will be watching
- 00:05:42 - Jason checked out the Dallas premiere
Game Talk:
- 00:11:55 - Celeste talks about Uncharted and Uncharted 2
- 00:19:02 - Prototype 2 and Max Payne 3 discussion
- 00:26:06 - We talk about the apparent Xbox 720 leak and our expectations
Movie Talk:
- 00:35:35 - Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Thrones Shadows
- 00:40:05 - Snow Crash is being adapted into a movie
00:42:33 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Game Talk:
- 00:00:45 - We talk about this year's E3 event and some of the announcements and reveals from the show.
- 00:25:46 - Celeste delves into the PlayStation 3 with Uncharted.
- 00:30:40 - She also revisits an old favorite, Alan Wake.
Movie Talk:
- 00:36:39 - Prometheus
- 00:41:21 - John Carter
00:45:00 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:28 - What we've done this week in TV and gaming
Answering Facebook questions:
- 00:06:39 - Troy - DC's new fighting game
- 00:09:50 - Dan - The gay Green Lantern
- 00:17:31 - Dan - Dragon*Con 2012
- 00:19:29 - Dan - Hotel conventions vs. con center conventions
- 00:26:37 - Gabi - Star Trek: The Exhibition
- 00:28:19 - Grant - Skyrim: Dawnguard
00:32:45 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:38 - We talk about having 200 episodes and our plans for the future of Fandomania!
00:06:34 - An update on our air conditioning situation
00:08:16 - Celeste went to the Orlando Mini Maker Faire this weekend.
00:11:58 - Jason is going to the Dice Tower Con later this summer.
TV Talk:
- 00:16:33 - Nikita: Homecoming (spoilers!)
- 00:23:29 - Revenge: Reckoning (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:33:36 - We discuss 38 Studios' recent woes.
- 00:41:15 - Celeste played a veritable cornucopia of games last week, including The Walking Dead, Alice: Madness Returns, Warp, Game of Thrones, and more.
- 00:50:15 - More talk about Diablo 3
00:54:49 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:46 - We have air conditioning woes
TV Talk:
- 00:08:08 - Discussion about the unfortunate craziness going on with Community
Game Talk:
- 00:25:50 - More Prototype 2 talk
- 00:28:14 - We talk about Diablo III and video game addictiveness
- 00:43:07 - Warp
00:49:02 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:56 - The Avengers already has made more money than any of us ever will.
TV Talk:
- 00:06:34 - We discuss the newest announcements of TV show renewals and cancellations.
- 00:17:37 - Fringe: Brave New World (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:30:50 - Prototype 2
- 00:37:07 - Minecraft on XBLA
- 00:44:05 - We talk about the announcement of The Elder Scrolls Online and MMO games in general.
00:53:53 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Movie Talk:
- 00:01:42 - We talk in a non-spoilery way about Chronicle, The Avengers, and comic book adaptations in general.
Game Talk:
- 00:40:13 - Celeste finished FEZ, and we talk about its many dimensions of inscrutability.
00:46:19 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Mailbag
- 00:05:44 - Justin wrote in about hype and trailers
- 00:15:27 - Ann wrote in about TV season formats
Game Talk:
- 00:20:16 - FEZ
- 00:26:39 - The Walking Dead: Episode 1
TV Talk:
- 00:31:36 - Fringe has been renewed!
- 00:32:57 - Fringe - News, "Letters of Transit," and "Worlds Apart" (spoilers!)
00:39:30 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Movie Talk:
- 00:01:43 - Lockout
- 00:04:24 - We talk about the nature of movie hype versus spoilers.
Book Talk:
- 00:15:47 - Ready Player One
TV Talk:
- 00:18:20 - News about Arrested Development season four
- 00:22:07 - Eureka: "Lost" (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:34:11 - Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning - The Teeth of Naros
- 00:37:28 - FEZ
- 00:42:14 - Trials Evolution
- 00:44:38 - Deadliest Warrior: Ancient Combat
00:46:32 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:02:01 - All the non-geeky stuff we've been up to this week
Mailbag:
- 00:03:42 - Grant wrote in about our loss of interest in Farscape
- 00:12:03 - Syber wrote in about Blade Runner and sci-fi noir
Movie Talk:
- 00:16:23 - The Darkest Hour
- 00:17:51 - The Cabin in the Woods and reviewer integrity
TV Talk:
- 00:32:35 - Celeste rediscovers My Little Pony
- 00:36:56 - We talk about the nature of weekly TV versus watching marathon style
Game Talk:
- 00:43:18 - We check up on Celeste's Amalur progress
- 00:45:24 - Fantasy Flight has a crazy game called Ugg-Tect on the way
00:48:42 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Game Talk:
- 00:00:21 - We wish we were at PAX East
- 00:01:58 - Celeste updates her progress on Reckoning
- 00:03:39 - There's news about new DLC for Mass Effect 3
- 00:09:23 - Shoot Many Robots
TV Talk:
- 00:11:04 - Game of Thrones is back!
- 00:12:13 - Why we stopped watching Farscape
- 00:21:16 - Why we started watching Burn Notice
Movie Talk:
- 00:24:36 - We talk about our first viewing of Blade Runner, as well as sci fi tropes related to its universe.
- 00:44:15 - Cabin in the Woods is almost here.
00:46:17 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Movie Talk:
- 00:02:08 - The Muppets
Book Talk:
- 00:05:10 - The Hunger Games trilogy
- 00:09:32 - Ready Player One
TV Talk:
- 00:15:20 - Fringe: "A Short Story About Love" and "Nothing as It Seems" (spoilers!)
- 00:27:47 - Nikita: "Arising" (spoilers!)
00:37:22 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:28 - We answer messages from the Fandomania mailbag!
00:08:51 - We revisit Mass Effect 3 to talk about how the crazy story has developed since last week.
00:22:42 - The Hunger Games
00:32:27 - We talk about Syfy's recent announcements and confusion regarding Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome.
00:38:36 - There's some news about Doctor Who's upcoming season that's worth discussing (spoilers!).
00:45:32 - Celeste talks about Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning's new downloadable add-on.
00:49:07 - We both discuss the third expansion DLC for Saints Row The Third.
00:53:52 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:04:07 - We talk about the ending to Mass Effect 3 and the related fandom reaction. (big spoilers!)
00:17:01 - Prequels and Fandom Dissatisfaction (including talk about Star Wars, more Mass Effect, Caprica, X-Men First Class, and The Sarah Connor Chronicles)
00:34:30 - Sequels and Fandom Dissatisfaction (including talk about Terminator 3 and 4, The Matrix 2 and 3, Torchwood, Assassin's Creed, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones)
00:49:26 - Continuations, Revamps, and Fandom Dissatisfaction (including talk about the Buffy Seasons 8 and 9 comics and Indiana Jones 4)
00:52:58 - Potential Fandom Dissatisfaction (including talk about Arrested Development and Firefly)
00:56:00 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:00:45 - Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome comes closer to airing.
- 00:07:52 - Rockne S. O'Bannon is making a new show for Syfy called Defiance.
- 00:11:38 - We discuss Terra Nova's cancelation.
- 00:17:03 - Awake: Pilot (no spoilers)
Game Talk:
- 00:28:34 - We talk about the new updates Raptr has rolled out.
- 00:33:09 - Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
- 00:36:05 - Final Fantasy XIII-2
- 00:37:42 - Mass Effect 3
- 00:42:52 - Ubisoft has announced more details about Assassin's Creed 3.
00:51:07 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:35 - We talk about Disney's cloak of secrecy.
TV Talk:
- 00:07:23 - Lucy Liu has been cast as Watson in CBS's Elementary.
- 00:14:11 - American Horror Story's second season is going in an interesting direction.
- 00:16:55 - Fringe: The End of All Things (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:25:17 - We discuss more about Mass Effect 3's DLC plans and the game's strange character relationship choice.
- 00:40:48 - Jason has played the SSX game demo.
- 00:41:30 - We talk about Assassin's Creed: The Lost Archive and the news about Assassin's Creed 3.
00:53:45 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:48 - Celeste talks about the Geektastic short story anthology.
00:04:43 - We talk about our conflicted disappointment with Alcatraz.
00:11:15 - Saints Row the Third's latest add-on, Gangstas in Space, released last week.
00:19:23 - We discuss Alan Wake's American Nightmare (general talk, followed by big plot spoilery discussion).
00:33:35 - The day-one DLC for Mass Effect 3 is another step along the shady path the video game industry is taking.
00:47:56 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:05 - We went to the Jonathan Coulton and They Might Be Giants concert in Orlando.
00:04:45 - Megacon 2012 was this past weekend.
00:09:32 - Please comment responsibly!
00:16:05 - What's the deal with George Lucas?
00:32:59 - NBC has announced a surprising new show for the fall.
00:36:16 - Warp released on the Xbox Live Arcade last week.
00:38:38 - We're both playing Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning.
00:43:25 - Some talk about downloadable games that are coming this week.
00:45:19 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:04:28 - Nikita: Clean Sweep (spoilers!)
- 00:08:38 - Alcatraz: Guy Hastings (spoilers!)
- 00:25:13 - The River: Pilot (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:31:22 - Dragon Age 2
- 00:44:33 - Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
00:46:43 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:06:11 - Alcatraz: "Cal Sweeney" (spoilers!)
- 00:13:28 - Fringe: "Making Angels" (spoilers!)
- 00:23:04 - Downton Abbey
Game Talk:
- 00:30:13 - Final Fantasy XIII-2
00:34:43 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:02:38 - Fringe: Enemy of My Enemy and Forced Perspective (spoilers!)
- 00:11:36 - Alcatraz: Kit Nelson (spoilers!)
- 00:19:44 - Downton Abbey
- 00:26:19 - Homeland
Book Talk:
- 00:31:57 - 11/22/63 by Stephen King
Game Talk
- 00:33:45 -Assassin's Creed: Lineage movie
00:37:47 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:02:44 - Sherlock: The Hounds of Baskerville and The Reichenbach Fall (spoilers!)
- 00:18:38 - Once Upon a Time: Desperate Souls (spoilers!)
- 00:26:32 - Fringe: Back to Where You've Never Been (spoilers!)
- 00:34:29 - Alcatraz: Pilot and Ernest Cobb (spoilers!)
- 00:42:44 - Nikita: Sanctuary (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:46:35 - Saints Row The Third
- 00:54:48 - Dragon Age 2
00:56:12 - Episode Closing
We don't have a real podcast this week, due to Jason's sick-getting. We'll be back next week with a regular episode, we promise!
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:46 - Movie: Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil
TV Talk:
- 00:05:14 - Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia (spoilers!)
- 00:20:59 - Nikita: Pale Fire (spoilers!)
00:29:28 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:58 - Jason got a new Kindle Fire
TV Talk:
- 00:06:45 - Doctor Who: The Doctor, The Widow, and the Wardrobe (spoilers!)
- 00:26:30 - Homeland (mild spoilers for episodes 1-3)
Game Talk:
- 00:29:43 - Saints Row The Third
- 00:32:30 - Star Wars: The Old Republic
00:40:06 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:02:07 - 2011 TV Wrap-Up
00:24:24 - 2011 Movies Wrap-Up
00:32:41 - 2011 Video Games Wrap-Up
00:49:13 - Episode Closing
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:03:30 - Once Upon a Time: The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (spoilers!)
- 00:15:18 - Dexter: Talk to the Hand (spoilers!)
- 00:20:59 - Boardwalk Empire: To the Lost (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:31:04 - We talk about the trailers and reveals from the 2011 Video Game Awards.
00:46:31 - Episode Closing
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:00:21 - It's the 10 year anniversary of the Fellowship of the Ring movie
TV Talk:
- 00:05:28 - Eureka: Do You See What I See? (spoilers!)
- 00:13:29 - Warehouse 13: The Greatest Gift (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:21:49 - Jason got a new gaming headset!
- 00:25:07 - More Xbox account drama this week
- 00:27:15 - We talk about the Xbox 360's latest interface update
00:38:21 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:02:13 - Boardwalk Empire: "Georgia Peaches" (spoilers!)
- 00:10:37 - Dexter: "Get Gellar" (spoilers!)
- 00:21:32 - Once Upon a Time: "That Still Small Voice" (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:32:15 - Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- 00:45:53 - Driver: San Francisco
- 00:46:49 - Voltron
00:49:05 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:54 - We talk about the business and craziness of this year's Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
TV Talk:
- 00:08:30 - Fringe: "Wallflower" (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:19:20 - Jason talks about his harrowing week of identity theft.
- 00:32:41 - We discuss how DRM has gone wrong for video games.
- 00:43:25 - Assassin's Creed: Revelations
00:58:28 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:02:02 - Community has been pre-canceled!
Game Talk:
- 00:07:36 - Skyrim
- 00:14:00 - Need for Speed: The Run
00:25:19 - Episode Closing
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:03:46 - Fringe: Novation and And Those We've Left Behind (spoilers!)
- 00:18:54 - Hell on Wheels: Pilot (spoilers!)
- 00:24:41 - Grimm: Bears Will Be Bears (spoilers!)
- 00:33:39 - Nikita: Clawback (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:39:14 - Batman: Arkham City (spoilers!)
- 00:46:02 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
- 00:49:24 - Skyrim
00:52:39 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:03:45 - Terra Nova (general talk, no real spoilers)
- 00:15:03 - Revenge (general talk, no real spoilers but some speculation)
Game Talk:
- 00:24:07 - A new Grand Theft Auto is on the way.
- 00:28:04 - Details about the next Alan Wake are just around the corner.
- 00:31:30 - Costume Quest
- 00:33:31 - DC Universe Online
- 00:35:13 - Batman: Arkham City
- 00:37:18 - Goldeneye: Reloaded
- 00:41:00 - Dark Souls
- 00:45:09 - We talk about the games releasing soon that we're looking forward to.
00:49:22 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:21 - We talk about Halloween and our own ways of celebrating.
TV Talk:
- 00:02:06 - Jason watched the first season of Luther this week.
- 00:05:14 - We compare the first episodes of Grimm and Once Upon a Time in a TV fairy tale throwdown! (spoilers!)
- 00:29:40 - In another pairing this week, we talk about Boardwalk Empire: Gimcrack and Bunkum (spoilers!) and Dexter: Horse of a Different Color (spoilers!).
Game Talk:
- 00:46:15 - We got a new gadget we'll be using for game reviews!
- 00:46:52 - More Batman: Arkham City
- 00:49:34 - War of the Worlds
00:52:08 -Joss Whedon has made a Shakespeare movie.
00:55:31 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Movie Talk:
- 00:03:06 - Red State
- 00:06:17 - A new movie adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand is being made.
TV Talk:
- 00:07:49 - Fox is trying to adapt Marvel's The Punisher for a new TV series.
- 00:10:38 - We talk about the modern evolution of TV openings.
- 00:14:00 - Fringe: Subject 9 (spoilers!)
- 00:19:24 - The Walking Dead: What Lies Ahead (spoilers!)
- 00:23:02 - Nikita: Partners (spoilers!)
- 00:25:57 - Dexter: Smokey and the Bandit (spoilers!)
- 00:31:37 - Terra Nova: The Runaway (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:39:47 - Celeste is excited about some news about Soul Calibur V.
- 00:41:14 - Batman: Arkham City
00:53:16 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:21 - Mailbag
TV Talk:
- 00:04:42 - Breaking Bad: Face Off (spoilers!)
- 00:10:55 - Dexter: Once Upon a Time (spoilers!)
- 00:16:53 - Boardwalk Empire: A Dangerous Maid (spoilers!)
- 00:21:06 - Terra Nova: What Remains (spoilers!)
- 00:28:39 - American Horror Story: Home Invasion (spoilers!)
- 00:37:29 - Community: Remedial Chaos Theory (spoilers!)
00:43:42 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:16 - We talk a little about the Occupy Wall Street phenomenon.
00:03:40 - Steve Jobs passed away this past week.
TV Talk:
- 00:08:06 - Doctor Who: The Wedding of River Song (spoilers!)
- 00:14:20 - Fringe: One Night in October (spoilers!)
- 00:18:12 - Nikita: Falling Ash (spoilers!)
- 00:22:23 - Dexter: Those Kinds of Things (spoilers!)
- 00:27:53 - Warehouse 13: Emily Lake / The Stand (spoilers!)
- 00:36:51 - Terra Nova: Instinct (spoilers!)
- 00:44:10 - American Horror Story: Pilot (spoilers!)
- 00:47:06 - Boardwalk Empire: 21 and Ourselves Alone (spoilers!)
- 00:51:41 - Breaking Bad (no spoilers)
- 00:52:25 - Revenge: Trust (spoilers!)
00:55:13 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:02:40 - Doctor Who: Closing Time (spoilers!)
- 00:09:20 - Person of Interest: Pilot (spoilers!)
- 00:15:17 - Nikita: Game Change (spoilers!)
- 00:22:47 - Revenge: Pilot (spoilers!)
- 00:28:00 - Terra Nova: Genesis, Parts 1 and 2 (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:44:01 - Burnout Crash
- 00:46:46 - Fable 3
00:49:56 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:03:50 - Doctor Who: The God Complex (spoilers!)
- 00:10:30 - Eureka: One Small Step (spoilers!)
- 00:17:49 - Warehouse 13: Insatiable (spoilers!)
- 00:25:01 - The Office: The List (spoilers!)
- 00:31:40 - Fringe: Neither Here Nor There (spoilers!)
00:41:41 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:33 - We have several great contests running this week!
00:02:45 - We discuss the Star Wars Blu-ray release and why we didn't buy it.
TV Talk:
- 00:11:17 - Torchwood: The Blood Line (spoilers!)
- 00:20:54 - Doctor Who: The Girl Who Waited (spoilers!)
- 00:30:22 - Warehouse 13: Shadows (spoilers!)
- 00:36:06 - Eureka: One Small Step (spoilers!)
- 00:44:03 - Ringer: Pilot (spoilers!)
- 00:50:08 - Secret Circle: Pilot (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:53:07 - What we've been playing: Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Dead Island, and Fable 3
00:57:00 - Episode Closing
We are back from our trip to Dragon*Con in Atlanta, and this week we are talking about what we saw and did at the convention this year. We also have an interview with Amanda Tapping this week, which starts around 00:12:00.
We are at Dragon*Con right now, so Chad is filling in for us with an interview with pirate rapper extraordinaire Captain Dan! This episode ends with his newest single, "Rap Like a Pirate," and you can find out more about him and his Scurvy Crew at their website: http://www.captaindanpiraterap.com/homeport.cfm.
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:06 - We got a new gadget this week, but it's not a HP Touchpad.
00:06:13 - Some thoughts about Steve Jobs stepping down as Apple's CEO.
TV Talk:
- 00:13:03 - Eureka: Clash of the Titans (spoilers!)
- 00:22:25 - Warehouse 13: Past Imperfect (spoilers!)
- 00:27:25 - Torchwood: End of the Road (spoilers!)
- 00:46:44 - Doctor Who: Let's Kill Hitler (spoilers!)
00:57:47 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:21 - We talk about the sudden demand for HP Touchpads.
TV Talk:
- 00:11:18 - We discuss some of the new TV shows debuting soon.
- 00:25:53 - Torchwood: The Middle Men and Immortal Sins (spoilers!)
- 00:44:19 - Eureka: Of Mites and Men (spoilers!)
- 00:51:30 - Warehouse 13: Don't Hate the Player (spoilers!)
00:59:28 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:21 - We talk about our Dragon*Con preparations.
00:04:41 - We're recruiting writers for Fandomania this week!
TV Talk:
- 00:10:23 - Red Dwarf
- 00:12:29 - Justified
- 00:12:45 - Pete & Pete
- 00:15:57 - The Syfy and Eureka drama took a weird turn this past week.
- 00:20:44 - Eureka: Omega Girls (spoilers!)
- 00:27:22 - Warehouse 13: Queen for a Day and 3...2...1 (spoilers!)
- 00:34:29 - Torchwood: Categories of Life (spoilers!)
- 00:48:25 - Falling Skies: Mutiny and Eight Hours (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:52:33 - We discuss THQ's announcement about the future of Red Faction.
00:58:46 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:02 - Dragon*Con is on the way!
00:03:34 - Twitter thinks Jason is a Ghost Hunter.
TV Talk:
- 00:08:17 - Torchwood: Escape to LA (spoilers!)
- 00:25:13 - Falling Skies: Sanctuary Part 2 and What Hides Beneath (spoilers!)
- 00:39:43 - Warehouse 13: Love Sick (spoilers!)
- 00:48:33 - Eureka: Up in the Air (spoilers!)
00:58:08 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:08:42 - Warehouse 13: Trials (spoilers!)
- 00:12:05 - Eureka: Glimpse (spoilers!)
- 00:27:03 - Falling Skies: Sanctuary, Part 1 (spoilers!)
- 00:33:33 - Alphas: Pilot (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:46:47 - Nintendo takes a fall
- 00:54:02 - From Dust
00:56:09 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Book Talk:
- 00:02:58 - A Dance with Dragons
Movies Talk:
- 00:03:35 - Captain America
- 00:08:46 - News about the Dark Tower adaptation
TV Talk:
- 00:12:13 - Breaking Bad: Boxknife
- 00:13:12 - Eureka: Liftoff and Reprise (spoilers!)
- 00:29:59 - Torchwood: Rendition (spoilers!)
00:39:19 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:20 - We tell our tales from the past week of moving into the new house.
00:04:29 - We've both given Google+ a try.
TV Talk:
- 00:11:28 - Falling Skies (spoilers!)
- 00:18:12 - Torchwood: Miracle Day (spoilers!)
- 00:28:09 - Warehouse 13 (spoilers!)
00:42:22 - Episode Closing
We're just checking in very briefly this week, as we're in the middle of moving into our new house. We'll be back very soon with another real episode!
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Movie Talk:
- 00:03:00 - Sucker Punch
TV Talk:
- 00:13:11 - We watched the newest episodes of Falling Skies and Covert Affairs and have been watching a lot of older stuff on Netflix, including Twin Peaks, Farscape, and... She-Ra!
00:25:40 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:03:35 - Falling Skies: Live and Learn, and The Armory (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:16:58 - Red Faction: Armageddon
00:32:34 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Movie Talk:
- 00:02:22 - Green Lantern
- 00:09:40 - Red Faction: Origins
TV Talk:
- 00:17:10 - Syfy might have a nasty Event surprise in store for us.
- 00:19:38 - Game of Thrones: Baelor (spoilers!)
- 00:25:31 - A ranty tangent about spoilers on Twitter.
- 00:29:59 - Covert Affairs: Good Advices (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:34:00 - L.A. Noire: post-mortem (spoilers!)
00:53:46 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:02:15 - We talk about the big reboot DC Comics is doing this year.
00:12:25 - The E3 video game convention was last week in Los Angeles, and we discuss a whole bunch of announcements and upcoming games.
00:50:01 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:37 - Star Wars Celebration is coming back to Orlando for 2012.
00:02:52 - Mailbag
Movie Talk:
- 00:05:31 - X-Men: First Class
TV Talk:
- 00:22:20 - Doctor Who: A Good Man Goes to War (spoilers!)
Video Game Talk:
- 00:37:05 - L.A. Noire
00:55:57 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:33 - We talk about how and why we canceled our cable service this week.
Movie Talk:
- 00:05:51 - There have been some big changes for the Uncharted movie adaptation, leading to a discussion about various adaptations and upcoming and past movies and TV shows.
TV Talk:
- 00:14:37 - The Event: Arrival (spoilers!)
- 00:27:25 - Doctor Who: The Rebel Flesh and The Almost People (spoilers!)
00:45:09 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:00:16 - Twin Peaks
- 00:03:39 - Doctor Who: The Doctor's Wife (spoilers!)
- 00:11:45 - The Event: The Beginning of the End (spoilers!)
Games Talk:
- 00:15:35 - Portal 2 hates orphans in North Carolina (spoilers for Portal 2!)
- 00:23:39 - LA Noire
- 00:35:17 - Celeste has gone back to playing Hitman: Blood Money again
- 00:37:57 - There's something new coming from Alan Wake
00:41:14 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:02:18 - Recent TV cancellation announcements.
- 00:13:43 - Recent TV renewal announcements.
- 00:16:19 - We talk about a bunch of new upcoming genre, fantasy, and sci-fi TV shows.
- 00:45:08 - Doctor Who: The Curse of the Black Spot (spoilers!)
- 00:46:46 - The Event: One Will Live, One Will Die (no real discussion)
- 00:47:03 - Nikita: Pandora (spoilers!)
00:55:57 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:01:13 - Doctor Who: "Day of the Moon" (spoilers!)
- 00:08:48 - The Event: "Us or Them" (spoilers!)
- 00:14:14 - Fringe: "The Day We Died" (spoilers!)
- 00:31:28 - Nikita: "Betrayals" (spoilers!)
Movie Talk:
- 00:38:50 - Brief raving about Thor
Video Game Talk:
- 00:39:38 - More details have surfaced about Nintendo's next console, and they aren't pretty.
- 00:44:23 - We've learned more about the next Assassin's Creed game.
00:48:49 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Contests:
- 00:00:30 - This week we're giving away a Baratheon t-shirt from HBO's Game of Thrones!
Book Talk:
- 00:01:09 - The Hunger Games
TV Talk:
- 00:05:17 - The Event: Strain (spoilers!)
- 00:08:11 - Nikita: Glass House (spoilers!)
- 00:15:01 - Fringe: The Last Sam Weiss (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:23:31 - LA Noire's preorder bonus arrangement is kind of sketchy.
- 00:30:48 - New details and speculation about the next Assassin's Creed.
- 00:33:44 - The PlayStation Network went down for the count.
- 00:38:22 - The sad tale of how Microsoft stole Jason's dragon.
- 00:48:15 - The next Call of Duty zombie expansion looks awesome.
- 00:50:04 - Portal 2
00:53:33 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:24 - Contest: We're giving away a Lannisters T-shirt from HBO's Game of Thrones!
TV Talk:
- 00:02:20 - General talk about Stargate Universe and Sanctuary
- 00:05:43 - Game of Thrones: Winter Is Coming (spoilers!)
- 00:10:30 - The Event: Cut Off the Head (spoilers!)
- 00:16:40 - Community: Paradigms of Human Memory (spoilers!)
- 00:19:25 - Nikita: Girl's Best Friend (spoilers!)
- 00:24:02 - Fringe: 6:02 AM EST (spoilers!)
- 00:27:48 - Doctor Who: The Impossible Astronaut (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:36:32 - A new Hitman game might be coming soon
- 00:39:16 - Mortal Kombat
00:44:21 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:48 - Contests: We're giving away goodies from Scream and Game of Thrones this week.
TV Talk:
- 00:02:37 - We discuss Ginia Bellafante's ridiculous and sexist non-review of Game of Thrones.
- 00:12:35 - Camelot: Homecoming, The Sword and the Crown, Guinevere, and Lady of the Lake (spoilers!)
- 00:20:12 - Nikita: Covenants and Into the Dark (spoilers!)
- 00:25:49 - Fringe: Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (spoilers!)
Movie Talk:
- 00:35:57 - A villain has been cast for the new Superman movie.
- 00:36:42 - The Crow is being remade. No, really.
Game Talk:
- 00:38:55 - The Maw
- 00:40:41 - Dynasty Warriors 7
- 00:46:38 - Celeste has been playing Dragon Age 2, Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, and Oblivion
00:49:41 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:48 - We have an update on the Rob Granito story from a couple of weeks ago.
00:05:55 - We currently have an Oliver Stone contest running, and we have a bunch of other awesome promotions on the way.
00:07:19 - Mailbag!
TV Talk:
- 00:09:23 - The Event: You Bury Other Things Too (spoilers!)
- 00:19:12 - The Borgias: The Poisoned Chalice / The Assassin (spoilers!)
- 00:25:46 - We've finally started watching Stargate Universe.
Game Talk:
- 00:30:26 - Dragon Age 2
- 00:35:48 - Rift
00:42:21 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV:
- 00:01:18 - We talk about the upcoming MTV Teen Wolf TV show.
- 00:03:29 - Wonder Woman's costume has been modified for the new series.
- 00:07:40 - The Event: Face Off (spoilers!)
Movies:
- 00:15:20 - A new Agatha Christie adaptation is on the way, for better or for worse.
- 00:19:36 - They're making a try once again for a live-action Justice League movie.
00:22:55 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:20 - We talk about our weekend visit to MegaCon.
00:08:06 - Controversy has hit the world of comic book art!
Movie Talk:
- 00:15:06 - Joseph Gordon-Levitt has been cast in The Dark Knight Rises.
- 00:16:45 - There's been disturbing news about the Preacher movie.
- 00:20:56 - Sucker Punch
TV Talk:
- 00:29:09 - There's a new Discworld TV show on the way.
- 00:31:35 - We talk about Showtime and Starz and their new arrangements with Netflix.
- 00:36:04 - Fringe has gotten a fourth season from Fox!
- 00:38:03 - Fringe: Bloodline (spoilers!)
- 00:45:12 - The Event: A Message Back (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:49:16 - We've been playing Dragon Age Awakening and Dragon Age 2 this week.
00:56:25 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:00:44 - We're unimpressed by Wonder Woman's Party City costume.
- 00:06:31 - The Event: Turnabout (spoilers!)
- 00:14:42 - Fringe: Stowaway (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:21:42 - Assassin's Creed Brotherhood: The Da Vinci Disappearance (spoilers!)
00:32:55 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:20 - We send our best wishes to the victims of the tragic earthquake in Japan.
00:01:41 - We are at the start of convention season and talk a little about PAX East and MegaCon.
TV Talk:
- 00:04:02 - Jason has gotten hooked on Community.
- 00:06:17 - We discuss the ratings situation with The Event.
- 00:08:47 - The Event: And Then There Were More and Inostranka (spoilers!)
- 00:16:53 - Fringe: Os (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:27:16 - Bioware stepped into some controversy with Dragon Age 2 customers.
- 00:32:53 - Dead Space 2 (some light spoilers)
- 00:39:16 - Rango
- 00:40:16 - Dragon Age: Origins
00:41:30 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:20 - We talk about the high school play we were going to this weekend.
00:02:26 - Obligatory Charlie Sheen / winning / tiger blood talk.
TV Talk:
- 00:06:10 - The Cape has been canceled.
- 00:08:17 - We talk about the latest casting news for the Wonder Woman TV series.
- 00:10:02 - Ron Moore's 17th Precinct has added some familiar cast members.
- 00:14:16 - We talk about the upcoming adaptation of Brian Michael Bendis' Powers comic series.
Movie Talk:
- 00:16:04 - Twitter has delivered some news about the sequel to the GI Joe movie.
- 00:18:25 - Lucasfilm has announced the release date for The Phantom Menace in 3D.
Game Talk:
- 00:23:15 - We discuss some of the many awesome video games scheduled for release this year.
- 00:25:51 - What we played this week: Bulletstorm, Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands, Limbo, Braid, Dragon Age: Origins
00:31:09 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:31 - We have even more contests going on this week!
Movie Talk:
- 00:02:28 - David O. Russell is making the Uncharted movie and really shouldn't be.
- 00:14:40 - DJ Caruso is the most recent director attached to a movie adaptation of Preacher.
TV Talk:
- 00:18:08 - Nathan Fillion wants to buy Firefly, except that he doesn't really.
- 00:21:33 - Keifer Sutherland has a new TV show from Heroes creator Tim Kring.
- 00:23:57 - We talk about the latest in TV ratings news.
- 00:26:09 - Fringe: Subject 13 (spoilers!)
- 00:35:27 - Nikita: Echoes (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:46:05 - We discuss the trailer for the upcoming Dead Island game.
- 00:48:34 - Celeste has played the Dragon Age 2 demo.
- 00:52:57 - Jason gives his hands-on opinion of Bulletstorm.
- 00:55:24 - Celeste talks about Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands.
00:56:43 - Episode Closing
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:21 - We are running four different contests right now, so get your entries in to win some cool stuff!
TV Talk:
- 00:02:24 - Wonder Woman has been cast in David E. Kelley's upcoming new TV series.
- 00:06:42 - We talk about the new Poe TV series and movies.
- 00:10:50 - Ron Moore has a new supernatural series called District 17.
- 00:13:39 - Nikita: Alexandra (spoilers!)
- 00:22:04 - Fringe: 6B (spoilers!)
Movie Talk:
- 00:31:04 - We discuss X-Men First Class and The Amazing Spider-Man.
- 00:38:27 - Memento on its tenth anniversary
- 00:41:29 - Repo: The Genetic Opera
Game Talk:
- 00:44:15 - What we're playing: Dragon Age, Mass Effect 2, Assassin's Creed
- 00:45:50 - We talk about the upcoming DLC for Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood.
- 00:49:56 - Amazon has a special deal running for Bulletstorm.
00:51:48 - Episode Closing (Closing music is "Threat Level Midnight" from The Office)
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:55 - This week we're giving away Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol and five movies from the Warner Archive.
00:02:19 - Our friend Simon has a new podcast, and we're giving him a plug!
Movie Talk:
- 00:03:16 - Rumors have surfaced about Ms. Marvel possibly being cast for the Avengers movie.
- 00:05:42 - Maria Hill's casting has been confirmed for The Avengers.
Game Talk:
- 00:07:27 - One 8 year old girl is the world's biggest Smurf's Village fan.
- 00:09:16 - Fox News thinks Bulletstorm is the worst video game ever.
- 00:18:58 - On a related topic, we discuss the Penny Arcade "The Sixth Slave" controversy.
- 00:26:33 - Activision has axed a key franchise while supposedly setting their sites on world domination.
TV Talk:
- 00:32:54 - We talk about the CW's upcoming witch series, Secret Circle.
- 00:39:03 - Human Target: Marshall Pucci (spoilers!)
- 00:49:09 - Nikita: The Next Seduction (spoilers!)
- 00:53:36 - Fringe: Immortality (spoilers!)
00:58:43 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:01:23 - Contest: We're giving away Life on Mars: The Complete Collection on DVD this week!
Game Talk:
- 00:02:22 - Mailbag about the Nintendo 3DS and the Sony NGP
- 00:10:06 - As an aside, we talk about the latest Comic-Con fiasco.
- 00:11:51 - We talk about some of the games we played this week, including Mass Effect 2 and a couple of easy achievement titles.
Movie Talk:
- 00:18:24 - There have been some new casting announcements in the world of Superman.
- 00:21:20 - Following that, we talk about the latest casting info for the next Batman movie.
- 00:22:51 - Warner Bros is making a new movie based on Stephen King's The Stand.
- 00:24:52 - Is the Arrested Development movie finally being made?
TV Talk:
- 00:27:26 - We talk about some new and upcoming TV shows, including Grimm and Poe.
- 00:31:24 - TV ratings are all over the place, and we talk about some of the numbers for The Cape, Human Target, Fringe, and more.
- 00:38:04 - Human Target: Kill Bob and The Trouble with Harry (spoilers!)
- 00:48:07 - Fringe: Concentrate and Ask Again (spoilers!)
- 00:55:17 - Nikita: Coup De Grace (spoilers!)
00:59:54 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Mailbag:
- 00:00:35 - We answer a question about Human Target
Movie Talk:
- 00:04:39 - We talk about the latest news about the upcoming Dark Tower adaptation.
- 00:07:37 - The Machinist
- 00:09:11 - Buried
TV Talk:
- 00:11:56 - We discuss the upcoming zombie TV shows coming to the CW and NBC.
- 00:16:03 - Nikita: Free (spoilers!)
- 00:30:34 - Fringe: Reciprocity (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:39:48 - Celeste has a gripe about Xbox Avatars, and Jason has an idea for a new addition
- 00:49:40 - Two Worlds 2
- 00:51:49 - Mass Effect 2
- 00:53:00 - The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom
00:55:13 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Game Talk:
- 00:02:22 - Assassin's Creed Brotherhood
- 00:07:18 - Donkey Kong Country Returns
00:14:42 - Contest: We're giving away the Blu-ray of Murder on the Orient Express this week (the David Suchet version)!
TV Talk:
- 00:16:48 - Being Human: There Goes the Neighborhood Part 1 (spoilers!)
- 00:21:59 - Fringe: The Firefly (spoilers!)
- 00:34:02 - We talk about upcoming TV shows, as well as TV in general.
00:40:25 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:00:21 - Our zodiac signs are just fine, thank you.
00:03:09 - We answer some questions from the mailbag, including:
- 00:03:45 - More talk about CES 2011
- 00:07:15 - A TV composer we forgot to mention a couple of episodes ago
- 00:08:44 - We discuss possibilities for the next generation Xbox
- 00:16:46 - Some discussion about pinball of the real and video game varieties
00:21:17 - We talk about our shifting opinions on sequels and adaptations.
TV Talk:
- 00:28:41 - The Cape: Pilot and Tarot (spoilers!)
- 00:39:22 - We talk about the state of Human Target and what Fox is doing to it.
Game Talk:
- 00:45:11 - The Assassin's Creed series (with some spoilers from the first two games)
00:52:11 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:00:32 - Human Target (no spoilers, and brief!)
Games Talk:
- 00:01:41 - We talk about the games we've been playing over the past week, including Assassin's Creed 1 and 2, Pac-Man Championship Edition DX, Red Dead Redemption, Limbo, Raskulls
Movies:
- 00:08:50 - Exam
- 00:10:33 - Frozen
00:13:40 - We talk about the evolution of the SyFy network and genre TV on networks in general.
00:30:07 - The news from this year's CES has been trickling out, and we discuss some of Microsoft's announcements.
00:34:11 - Birds are falling from the sky, and fish are washing ashore. The end is nigh!
00:41:57 - Episode Closing
This week is our annual year end wrap-up for the previous year, in which we talk about our favorite and least favorite stuff from 2010. In this episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:52 - We're giving away The Last Exorcism on DVD this week.
00:01:27 - January is Cryptozoology month on Fandomania!
2010 Wrap-Up (possible light spoilers throughout):
- 00:03:56 - Our favorite and least favorite movies of 2010
- 00:16:35 - Our favorite and least favorite TV shows of 2010
- 00:40:30 - Our favorite and least favorite video games of 2010
00:53:29 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:06 - We talk about our geeky Christmas loot.
00:04:26 - A visit to the Fandomania mailbag, with some more discussion about The Walking Dead and adaptations.
TV Talk:
- 00:13:50 - Dexter: The Big One
- 00:24:45 - Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol
00:42:19 - Episode Closing
We have been traveling a lot this week and were out of town this weekend, so this week's podcast clocks in at under two minutes. We promise a full episode next week with our third annual year end wrap up discussion.
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Movie Talk:
- 00:00:36 - Celeste finally saw Inception this week.
Comic Talk:
- 00:03:34 - We discuss Buffy #39 and how it makes us feel about Joss Whedon's works in general. (spoilers!)
TV Talk:
- 00:21:54 - Dexter: Hop a Freighter (spoilers!)
- 00:24:54 - The Walking Dead: TS-19 (spoilers!)
- 00:33:27 - Boardwalk Empire: A Return to Normalcy (spoilers!)
- 00:36:47 - Eureka: O Little Town (spoilers!) and Warehouse 13: Secret Santa (spoilers!)
- 00:43:09 - Fringe: Marionette (spoilers!)
- 00:48:07 - Human Target: The Return of Baptiste (spoilers!)
- 00:51:53 - Nikita: All the Way (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:54:51 - We talk about the winners of this year's Video Game Awards and the new games that were announced at the ceremony.
01:06:13 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:46 - Jason talks about his new HTC HD7 and Windows Phone 7.
TV Talk:
- 00:04:25 - Dexter: In the Beginning (spoilers!)
- 00:08:38 - The Event: Everything Will Change (spoilers!)
- 00:14:33 - Boardwalk Empire: Pairs Green (spoilers!)
- 00:21:34 - The Walking Dead: Wildfire (spoilers!)
- 00:25:43 - Fringe: Entrada (spoilers!)
- 00:31:47 - Human Target: Taking Ames (spoilers!)
- 00:37:47 - Nikita: Dark Matter (spoilers!)
Games:
- 00:41:40 - Portal: Still Alive
- 00:43:07 - Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage
- 00:45:01 - nail'd
- 00:46:53 - Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- 00:48:11 - Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit
- 00:49:05 - Rock Band 3 DLC: Queen and Billy Joel
00:53:22 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:16 - Black Friday and the games we've been playing this week
TV Talk:
- 00:05:43 - Sherlock Series 1 (spoilers!)
- 00:11:56 - Dexter: Teenage Wasteland (spoilers!)
- 00:17:50 - Boardwalk Empire: The Emerald City (spoilers!)
- 00:26:03 - Chuck: Chuck Vs Phase Three (spoilers!)
- 00:36:46 - The Event: Your World to Take (spoilers!)
- 00:44:41 - Human Target: The Wife's Tale (spoilers!)
00:55:12 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
Comics Talk:
- 00:00:45 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer #38 (spoilers!)
TV Talk:
- 00:09:46 - Dexter: Take It! (spoilers!)
- 00:16:07 - Boardwalk Empire: Belle Femme (spoilers!)
- 00:22:28 - Chuck: Chuck Vs the Fear of Death (spoilers!)
- 00:28:21 - The Event: For the Good of Our Country (spoilers!)
- 00:33:24 - Human Target: Ilsa Pucci (spoilers!)
- 00:38:56 - Fringe: The Abducted (spoilers!)
00:48:10 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:01:24 - Dexter: Circle Us (spoilers!)
- 00:07:55 - The Event: I Know Who You Are (spoilers!)
- 00:20:14 - The Walking Dead: Guts (spoilers!)
- 00:23:59 - Boardwalk Empire: Hold Me in Paradise (spoilers!)
- 00:30:38 - Fringe: 6955 kHZ (spoilers!)
- 00:39:02 - Nikita: One Way (spoilers, as well as a spoilery reference to the newest episode of The Event!)
Game Talk:
- 00:46:25 - Call of Duty: Black Ops
- 00:49:36 - The UnderGarden
- 00:53:26 - BioShock 2: Minerva's Den
00:56:24 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:02:13 - We talk about Undercovers's cancellation and its implications minorities on network TV.
- 00:06:29 - Dexter: Everything Is Illumenated (spoilers!)
- 00:11:13 - Boardwalk Empire: Home (spoilers!)
- 00:14:06 - Chuck: Chuck Vs the First Fight (spoilers!)
- 00:24:55 - The Walking Dead: Days Gone Bye (spoilers!)
- 00:32:24 - Fringe: Amber 31422 (spoilers!)
- 00:39:08 - Nikita: Phoenix (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:43:35 - We discuss the release of Xbox Kinect and the update to the Xbox 360 dashboard.
- 00:49:23 - Rock Band 3
- 00:54:41 - Dead Rising 2
- 00:56:22 - 007 Blood Stone
- 00:57:06 - Pinball FX 2
00:58:07 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:00:55 - We discuss the future of the Battlestar Galactica universe on Syfy.
- 00:06:40 - Dexter: First Blood (spoilers!)
- 00:14:28 - Boardwalk Empire: Family Limitation (spoilers!)
- 00:21:45 - Chuck: Chuck Vs the Aisle of Terror (spoilers!)
- 00:30:19 - The Event: Loyalty (spoilers!)
- 00:39:03 - Glee: Rocky Horror Glee Show (spoilers!)
- 00:46:45 - Nikita: The Recruit (spoilers!)
Movies:
- 00:49:59 - Saw 3D
00:54:47 - Episode Closing
In this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:02:13 - Contests: This week we're giving away the soundtracks to Terminator 2 and Steig Larsson's Millennium Trilogy!
TV Talk:
- 00:03:52 - Dexter: Beauty and the Beast (spoilers!)
- 00:10:00 - Boardwalk Empire: Nights in Ballygran (spoilers!)
- 00:16:06 - Chuck: Chuck Vs the Couch Lock (spoilers!)
- 00:21:04 - The Event: Casualties of War (spoilers!)
- 00:28:07 - Nikita: Resistance (spoilers!)
Movie Talk:
- 00:33:11 - Paranormal Activity 2
Game Talk:
- 00:37:30 - Alan Wake: The Writer
- 00:42:41 - Rock Band 3 and Billy Joel
00:45:05 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:42 - Contests: This week we're giving away the soundtrack to The Town and Tim and Eric Season 4 on DVD!
TV Talk:
- 00:03:43 - Dexter: Practically Perfect (spoilers!)
- 00:09:00 - Boardwalk Empire: Anastasia (spoilers!)
- 00:15:49 - Nikita: The Guardian (spoilers!)
- 00:27:54 - Chuck: Chuck Vs. The Coup D'Etat (spoilers!)
- 00:35:46 - The Event: A Matter of Life and Death (spoilers!)
- 00:40:54 - Fringe: Do Shapeshifters Dream of Electric Sheep? (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:47:11 - Borderlands: Claptrap's New Robot Revolution
- 00:48:10 - Alan Wake: The Writer
- 00:49:43 - Quantum Theory
00:55:44 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:00:21 - Jason talks about Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios.
00:04:16 - This week we're giving away the Klutz Book of Animation and Twisted Lands: Shadow Town for the PC.
00:06:30 - Mailbag
TV Talk:
- 00:12:39 - Dexter: Hello, Bandit (spoilers!)
- 00:18:11 - Caprica: Unvanquished (spoilers!)
- 00:28:30 - Chuck: Chuck Vs the Cubic Z (spoilers!)
- 00:34:27 - The Event: Protect Them From the Truth (spoilers!)
- 00:38:58 - Fringe: The Plateau (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:48:38 - BioShock 2: Minerva's Den
00:50:06 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:02:00 - Dexter (spoilers!)
- 00:07:27 - Boardwalk Empire (spoilers!)
- 00:10:36 - The Event (spoilers!)
- 00:19:01 - Chuck (spoilers!)
- 00:24:01 - Glee (spoilers!)
- 00:27:55 - Fringe (spoilers!)
00:34:38 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:00:32 - This week we're giving away Night of the Living Trekkies, a novel by Kevin David Anderson and Sam Stall.
00:01:57 - Congrats to Ginny and Rob, who are getting married in Las Vegas next weekend!
00:02:38 - Ginny talks with the ladies of Team Unicorn (Clare Grant, Michele Boyd, Milynn Sarley, and Rileah Vanderbilt) about being geek and gamer girls and taking over the galaxy.
TV Talk:
- 00:19:20 - Boardwalk Empire: Pilot (spoilers!)
- 00:24:39 - Chuck: Chuck Vs the Anniversary (spoilers!)
- 00:34:33 - Warehouse 13: Reset (spoilers!)
- 00:39:31 - The Event: I Haven't Told You Everything (spoilers!)
- 00:43:47 - Fringe: Olivia (spoilers!)
- 00:52:07 - Nikita: Kill Jill (spoilers!)
Movie Talk:
- 01:01:00 - The Social Network
Game Talk:
- 01:02:50 - BioShock 2: Minerva's Den
01:08:43 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:02:26 - Our interview with Edward James Olmos!
Movie Talk:
- 00:13:03 - The Town
TV Talk:
- 00:17:33 - Warehouse 13: Buried (spoilers!)
- 00:23:32 - Covert Affairs: I Can't Quit You, Baby and When the Levee Breaks (spoilers!)
- 00:37:33 - True Blood: Evil Is Going On (spoilers!)
- 00:38:55 - Nikita: 2.0 (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:45:36 - Singularity
- 00:46:25 - Dead Rising 2 Case Zero
- 00:48:49 - Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
- 00:50:41 - Halo: Reach
- 00:53:25 - Civilization V
00:55:32 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:01:42 - We talk about our 100 Greatest Video Games of All Time poll.
00:03:36 - We talk with Claudia Christian, best known as Susan Ivanova from Babylon 5!
Movie Talk:
- 00:20:20 - Machete
- 00:21:48 - Event Horizon
TV Talk:
- 00:24:44 - Warehouse 13: "Vendetta" and "Where and When" (spoilers!)
- 00:32:04 - Eureka: "I'll Be Seeing You" (spoilers!)
- 00:41:12 - Covert Affairs: "What Is and What Should Never Be" and "Fool in the Rain" (spoilers!)
- 00:47:17 - Nikita: "Pilot" (spoilers!)
Games Talk:
- 00:55:40 - Singularity
01:06:10 - Episode Closing
We were at Dragon*Con this past weekend, and that means it's time for our annual convention special, recorded from our hotel room in Atlanta. For the third consecutive year, Ginny McQueen joins us to discuss the con. We talk about the costumes, the guests, the events, and an extremely creepy baby doll.
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:00:21 - We talk about our plans for this year's Dragon*Con, including details about the Fandomania meetup.
00:03:03 - This past weekend was Read Comics in Public Day.
00:09:31 - Mailbag!
TV Talk:
- 00:13:20 - Warehouse 13: Merge With Caution (spoilers!)
- 00:18:20 - Covert Affairs: Communication Breakdown (spoilers!)
- 00:22:48 - Eureka: The Ex-Files (spoilers!)
- 00:34:53 - Lost: New Man in Charge (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:41:52 - Shadow Complex (again!)
- 00:43:03 - Singularity
00:49:09 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:00:45 - Jason talks about getting started with P90X.
00:01:38 - We discuss Dragon*Con plans briefly.
Movie Talk:
- 00:02:55 - Scott Pilgrim Vs the World
- 00:05:20 - The Expendables
TV Talk:
- 00:08:03 - Warehouse 13: For the Team (spoilers!)
- 00:13:19 - Rubicon: The Outsider (spoilers!)
- 00:20:12 - Eureka: Stoned (spoilers!)
- 00:26:55 - Covert Affairs: Houses of the Holy (spoilers!)
00:35:33 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:00:30 - We're giving away copies of Titan Maximum Season 1 this week!
00:01:17 - We went to Star Wars Celebration V this weekend, and we talk about what we did and saw there.
00:14:38 - Aaron Douglas (Battlestar Galactica's Chief Tyrol) joins us to talk about his work on BSG and beyond.
TV Talk:
- 00:26:13 - Rubicon: Keep the Ends Out (spoilers!)
- 00:29:27 - True Blood: Night on the Sun (spoilers!)
- 00:32:14 - Warehouse 13: Around the Bend (spoilers!)
- 00:37:02 - Covert Affairs: In the Light (spoilers!)
- 00:39:26 - Eureka: Momstrosity (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:48:47 - BioShock Infinite
- 00:56:40 - Singularity
01:00:23 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:00:52 - We address some technical issues from the previous episode.
00:02:37 - This week we'll be going to Star Wars Celebration, and in just a few weeks we'll be at Dragon*Con. We talk about plans for this year's Fandomania meetup in Atlanta.
00:04:55 - We are giving away season 1 of Being Human on Blu-ray and DVD this week!
00:06:48 - The extremely talented Bear McCreary talks with us about his work on the music of Battlestar Galactica, Human Target, and several other projects.
TV Talk:
- 00:24:54 - Warehouse 13 Episodes 2.03-2.05 and Eureka Episodes 4.03-4.05 (spoilers!)
- 00:47:04 - Covert Affairs Episodes 1.02-1.04 (spoilers!)
- 00:55:26 - Rubicon Episode 1.01 (spoilers!)
00:57:08 - We briefly talk about movies watched over the past few weeks: Salt, The Other Guys, Pandorum, and The Crazies.
00:57:52 - We played Alan Wake: The Signal and Starcraft 2 this past week and talk a little about both.
01:01:47 - Episode Closing
We're back from the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con, and we spend the entire episode talking about our adventures there, from spotting Stan Lee to seeing a world premiere TV show to meeting Zachary Levi. We'll be back to normal next week with the usual news and reviews, as well as perhaps an interview!
We were in San Diego for Comic-Con this weekend, so this episode has very little Celeste and Jason. Rather, you'll get to hear an interview Karen did with geek podcaster and musician extraordinaire George Hrab!
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:03:41 - We talk about some of the panels and events we're looking forward to at Comic-Con this week.
Movie Talk:
- 00:10:55 - Inception - Jason's vaguest movie review ever
TV Talk:
- 00:12:28 - Celeste discusses fan reactions to Doctor Who's latest season.
- 00:19:50 - Warehouse 13: Mild Mannered (spoilers!)
- 00:27:15 - Eureka: A New World (spoilers!)
- 00:36:39 - Covert Affairs: Pilot (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:42:59 - Celeste has fan rage about Dragon Age 2
- 00:51:22 - Jason's final conclusion about Crackdown 2
- 00:52:58 - A parting word of positivity about Magic The Gathering on XBLA
00:53:48 - Episode Closing
In this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening; Celeste takes a trip.
Movie Talk:
- 00:03:21 - Predators
TV Talk:
- 00:06:31 - Warehouse 13: Time Will Tell (spoilers!)
- 00:15:05 - Eureka: Founder's Day (spoilers!)
- 00:29:50 - Haven: Welcome to Haven (spoilers!)
Games:
- 00:43:57 - Crackdown 2
00:48:09 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening with talk about the Fourth of July
00:02:24 - We have a new contest this week and are giving away Squidbillies Vol 3 on DVD, from Adult Swim.
00:03:45 - Judd Apatow might be making a new Pee-Wee Herman movie!
00:08:14 - There was some casting news about The Office this week. Beware of potential spoilers here!
00:11:14 - The internet wants Justin Bieber to be a commie.
TV Talk:
- 00:13:58 - We talk about the shows we follow that are about to start new seasons and why we're not quite ready for them.
- 00:20:26 - True Blood: It Hurts Me Too (spoilers!)
- 00:24:21 - We discuss Breaking Bad (no spoilers) and the fairly recent trend of bad guys as good guys on TV.
00:27:23 - Mailbag: We have mail from Summer, Grant, and Mark
00:31:06 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:45 - Episode Opening
00:02:29 - We're giving away copies of Suzanne Collins' new book The Hunger Games in this week's contest!
00:03:15 - We talk about the new Harry Potter theme park that opened in Orlando this past week.
Movie Talk:
- 00:07:23 - Prince of Persia is now the highest grossing video game movie ever. We talk a little about the movie and more about its implications for the genre.
TV Talk:
- 00:09:41 - Celeste reveals the real reason Jack Bauer stopped saying "Damnit!" on 24.
- 00:12:37 - Doctor Who: The Pandorica Opens and The Big Bang (spoilers!)
- 00:31:06 - True Blood: Beautifully Broken (spoilers!)
- 00:32:27 - Brief talk about Breaking Bad
00:33:57 - We answer our mailbag, in which Daniel asks about our super geek origins, and Grant asks about our upcoming conventions.
00:53:12 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:01:47 - True Blood: Bad Blood
- 00:05:01 - Some talk about the Game of Thrones teaser trailer and upcoming series.
- 00:06:51 - Brief (and non-spoilery) discussion about Persons Unknown, Breaking Bad, and Stargate.
Movie Talk:
- 00:10:17 - Talking about the new Smurfs and Fraggle Rock movies leads to a lengthy discussion about the current state of movies and the box office in general.
Game Talk:
- 00:22:46 - We didn't go to E3 this year, but we followed all the big announcements and have a lot to talk about, from Kinect to Playstation Move to the 3DS.
00:42:12 - Mailbag
00:45:26 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:01:21 - The Annie comic strip concluded its 80-something year run this weekend, and we talk about its odd ending.
Movie Talk:
- 00:02:40 - The A-Team
TV Talk:
- 00:05:03 - Doctor Who: Vincent and the Doctor, and The Lodger (spoilers!)
- 00:25:11 - Persons Unknown: Pilot (mild spoilers)
- 00:27:18 - We discuss a bunch of other upcoming, current, and past TV, including True Blood, Breaking Bad, Glee, Justified, and Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis (no spoilers).
Game Talk:
- 00:33:08 - Green Day Rock Band
- 00:34:53 - Alpha Protocol
- 00:41:04 - APB: All Points Bulletin
- 00:42:01 - We talk about the upcoming E3 convention with some discussion about Rock Band 3, Project Natal / Kinect, and Celeste's opinion of Nintendo 64.
00:48:37 - Mailbag
00:50:50 - Episode Closing
This week is our mega-Alan Wake discussion, in which we analyze and talk about various aspects of the game, as well as theories on what everything means. You'd probably benefit from finishing Alan Wake before listening, but we do have a couple of non-Wake topics as well. On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
Movie Talk:
- 00:00:45 - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
TV Talk:
- 00:06:26 - Doctor Who: Cold Blood (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:16:39 - Alan Wake mega-discussion (spoilers!)
00:57:22 - Episode Closing
The music at the end of this episode is "The Poet and the Muse," from Alan Wake.
This is our mega LOST episode, in which we talk about:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:01:30 - We're giving away copies of the new Aqua Teen Hunger Force DVD this week.
Game Talk:
- 00:02:46 - Alan Wake (briefly, no spoilers)
- 00:04:23 - Blur
TV Talk:
- 00:10:09 - Chuck: Chuck Vs The Subway and Chuck Vs The Ring Part 2 (spoilers!)
- 00:19:27 - 24: Day 8: 2:00pm - 4:00pm (spoilers!)
- 00:25:53 - Lost: The End (spoilers!)
00:58:42 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:01:32 - We have a new contest announcement from Adult Swim!
TV Talk:
- 00:02:15 - We discuss the cancellation of Heroes.
- 00:07:42 - We talk about some announcements from the new TV schedule for next season.
- 00:09:09 - We're saving Lost for a mega conversation next week, and here's why.
- 00:11:04 - Chuck: Chuck Vs The Living Dead (spoilers!)
- 00:18:17 - 24: Day 8: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (spoilers!)
- 00:22:30 - Lost, briefly
- 00:22:45 - V: Red Sky (spoilers!)
- 00:25:34 - Fringe: Over There, Part 2 (spoilers!)
- 00:32:31 - Doctor Who: Amy's Choice and The Hungry Earth (spoilers!)
Gaming Talk:
- 00:39:21 - Alan Wake
- 00:45:02 - Red Dead Redemption
- 00:46:56 - We talk about the new Star Wars avatar parts on Xbox Live.
00:48:10 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
Movie Talk:
- 00:00:30 - Iron Man 2 (spoilers!)
TV Talk:
- 00:14:36 - We discuss the recent cancellation and renewal announcements.
- 00:19:00 - Chuck: Chuck Vs the Tooth (spoilers!)
- 00:23:56 - 24: Day 8: 12:00pm - 1:00pm (spoilers!)
- 00:26:40 - Lost: Across the Sea (spoilers!)
- 00:38:52 - V: Fruition
- 00:39:17 - Fringe: Northwest Passage and Over There, Part 1 (spoilers!)
- 00:47:09 - Doctor Who: The Vampires of Venice (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:52:43 - Just Cause 2
00:54:30 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening and Survivors Contest
TV Talk:
- 00:03:40 - Chuck: Chuck Vs the Role Models (spoilers!)
- 00:10:10 - 24: Day 8: 11:00am - 12:00pm (spoilers!)
- 00:13:17 - Lost: The Candidate (spoilers!)
- 00:19:52 - V: Hearts and Minds (spoilers!)
- 00:29:59 - Doctor Who: Flesh and Stone (spoilers!)
00:38:00 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
TV Talk:
- 00:02:16 - Doctor Who: The Time of Angels (spoilers!)
- 00:10:26 - 24: Day 8: 10:00am - 11:00am (spoilers!)
- 00:14:48 - Chuck: Chuck Vs The Honeymooners (spoilers!)
- 00:18:56 - V: Heretic's Fork (spoilers!)
- 00:27:47 - Fringe: Brown Betty (spoilers!)
- 00:35:04 - Happy Town: In This Home on Ice (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:39:01 - Dragon Age: Awakening
- 00:40:30 - Just Cause 2
- 00:42:43 - Trials HD
00:45:28 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:01:59 - We're giving away Merlin DVDs this week!
TV Talk:
- 00:03:17 - 24: Day 8: 9:00am - 10:00am (spoilers!)
- 00:07:16 - Lost: The Last Recruit (spoilers!)
- 00:11:12 - V: We Can't Win (spoilers!)
- 00:19:55 - Fringe: The Man from the Other Side (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:25:27 - Just Cause 2
00:30:56 - Episode Closing
In this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:21 - We have several contests running this week, and we're giving away everything from sets of books to Amazon gift cards.
Movie Talk:
- 00:04:01 - We saw Drones this weekend at the Florida Film Festival and got to hang out with the always awesome Amber Benson again.
- 00:07:40 - Joss Whedon is on board to direct Marvel's upcoming Avengers movie.
- 00:11:42 - We talk about the week's biggest new release, Kick-Ass.
TV Talk:
- 00:16:16 - Doctor Who: The Beast Below and Victory of the Daleks (spoilers!)
- 00:23:45 - 24: Day 8: 8:00am - 9:00am (spoilers!)
- 00:30:41 - Lost: Everybody Loves Hugo (spoilers!)
- 00:37:50 - V: John May (spoilers!)
- 00:43:15 - Human Target: Christopher Chance (spoilers!)
- 00:50:55 - Fringe: White Tulip (spoilers!)
Games Talk:
- 00:54:34 - Final Fantasy 13
- 00:56:49 - Dragon Age: Awakening
- 00:59:31 - Dante's Inferno
- 01:01:23 - Just Cause 2
01:02:56 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:01:00 - We talk about Steve Jobs' announcement of the iPhone 4.0 software.
Contests:
- 00:07:03 - The first of two contests we're running this week is a Lord of the Rings giveaway!
- 00:08:10 - Our second contest of the week is all about Harry Potter.
Comics Talk:
- 00:09:36 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer #34 (spoilers!)
TV Talk:
- 00:21:42 - 24: Day 8: 6:00am - 8:00am (spoilers!)
- 00:26:10 - Chuck: Chuck Vs The Other Guy (spoilers!)
- 00:32:17 - Lost: Happily Ever After (spoilers!)
- 00:36:35 - V: Pound of Flesh (spoilers!)
- 00:40:33 - Human Target: Victoria (spoilers!)
- 00:43:05 - Fringe: Olivia. In the Lab. With the Revolver. (spoilers!)
00:46:27 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:49 - We talk about our week and our thoughts about FourSquare
00:05:34 - A little talk about a couple of upcoming conventions: Vulcan Events Tampa and Phoenix Comicon
Movie Talk:
- 00:07:42 - Clash of the Titans
- 00:10:23 - We talk about the place of 3D in current movies.
TV Talk:
- 00:16:58 - 24: Day 8: 5:00am - 6:00am (spoilers!)
- 00:26:39 - Chuck: Chuck Versus the American Hero (spoilers!)
- 00:34:27 - Lost: The Package (spoilers!)
- 00:38:38 - V: Welcome to the War (spoilers!)
- 00:41:51 - Human Target: Tanarak (spoilers!)
- 00:44:48 - Fringe: Peter (spoilers!)
- 00:53:02 - Doctor Who: The Eleventh Hour (spoilers!)
00:59:51 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:21 - Our SDCC hotel search saga concludes.
00:05:01 - We talk about the conventions we have coming up, including a new one in Tampa.
00:08:16 - Karen talks with Russell Tovey from Doctor Who and Being Human.
00:15:11 - We discuss the Captain America casting news of the past week.
TV Talk:
- 00:22:32 - There will be no more 24 on Fox after this season ends.
- 00:24:27 - 24: Day 8: 4:00am - 5:00am (spoilers!)
- 00:32:36 - Chuck: Chuck Vs the Final Exam (spoilers!)
- 00:38:58 - Lost: Ab Aeterno (spoilers!)
- 00:48:14 - Human Target: Corner Man (spoilers!)
- 00:51:44 - Caprica: End of Line (spoilers!)
- 01:01:52 - Justified: Fire in the Hole
01:03:26 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:00:20 - A brief "thank you" to the listeners.
00:02:27 - We talk about the Ben Folds concert we went to last week at the Orlando House of Blues.
00:03:54 - The hotel rooms for San Diego Comic-Con opened for reservations this past week... supposedly.
00:10:13 - We talk about the upcoming Guild comic written by Felicia Day.
00:11:03 - Matthew Wood, the voice of General Grievous and other denizens of the Star Wars universe, joins us to talk about his work with Skywalker Sound and how he got into the business.
TV Talk:
- 00:22:01 - Apparently Syfy is looking at the possibility of another Battlestar Galactica spinoff.
- 00:25:36 - James Callis is joining another Syfy show this coming season.
- 00:26:59 - Celeste talks about some pilots for new series that are in production for the coming TV season.
- 00:34:13 - 24: Day 8: 3:00am - 4:00am (spoilers)
- 00:37:08 - Chuck: Chuck Vs the Tic Tac (spoilers)
- 00:42:21 - Lost: Recon (spoilers)
- 00:48:33 - Human Target: Baptiste (spoilers)
- 00:51:09 - Caprica: Ghosts in the Machine (spoilers)
Game Talk:
- 01:05:55 - Dragon Age: Origins: Awakening
- 01:06:51 - Battlefield Bad Company 2
- 01:09:03 - Final Fantasy XIII
- 01:12:15 - Left 4 Dead and Left 4 Dead 2 DLC (spoilers)
01:14:27 - Mailbag
01:18:46 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:00:20 - We're giving away copies of the Battlestar Galactica: The Plan / Razor soundtrack this week!
00:01:24 - We were at Megacon in Orlando this weekend, and we talk about some of our adventures.
00:06:08 - We are joined by Georges Jeanty, the ongoing artist for the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 comic book series, and he talks to us about his work in the Buffy universe, as well as about the controversial spoiler leak.
Comics Talk:
- 00:13:27 - Gene Simmons' son has some interesting ideas about how to break into the comics industry.
Movie Talk:
- 00:20:09 - We discuss the impending casting for the Captain America movie.
- 00:23:09 - The Oscars are over, and we talk about the results and what we think about Avatar and James Cameron.
TV Talk:
- 00:27:35 - The rumor from inside Fox is that 24 is indeed out of time.
- 00:29:40 - 24: Day 8: 2:00am - 3:00am (spoilers!)
- 00:35:30 - Human Target: Salvage & Reclamation (spoilers!)
- 00:36:08 - Lost: Dr. Linus (spoilers!)
- 00:40:36 - Chuck: Chuck Vs. The Beard (spoilers!)
- 00:46:17 - Caprica: The Imperfections of Memory (spoilers!)
Games Talk:
- 00:53:27 - We got a new Xbox and talk a little about the Final Fantasy bundle and the new Dragon Age expansion
- 00:56:36 - Our game talk goes a little retro with some discussion about Assassin's Creed 1 and 2.
00:58:49 - Mailbag, with a question about our encounters with nice celebrities.
01:04:22 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:00:21 - We're going to be at Megacon in Orlando, FL, next weekend.
00:01:16 - We talk about our momentary net-less-ness.
00:02:44 - This week we are giving away Alice in Wonderland DVD prize packs!
Movie Talk:
- 00:04:12 - Alice in Wonderland (mild spoilers)
- 00:08:23 - Brooklyn's Finest
TV Talk:
- 00:10:49 - 24: Day 8: 1:00am - 2:00am (spoilers!)
- 00:16:29 - Caprica: Gravedancing and Know Thy Enemy (spoilers!)
- 00:22:36 - Lost: Sundown (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:32:14 - We discuss the Infinity Ward controversy.
- 00:38:28 - We talk a bit about the Playstation 3 apocalypse that happened this week.
- 00:39:48 - BioShock 2 (with some spoilers)
- 00:49:03 - Deadly Premonition
- 00:51:39 - Heavy Rain
00:55:50 - Mailbag
00:57:30 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:20 - We talk about Celeste's weekend in Ormond Beach and my weekend of Jimmy Buffett and staying at home.
00:03:00 - This week we're giving away Superjail! Season One on DVD.
Movie Talk:
- 00:03:58 - Some interesting casting news came out this week for Pirates of the Caribbean 4.
- 00:07:25 - Shutter Island
- 00:09:31 - Cop Out
TV Talk:
- 00:12:11 - Caprica: Gravedancing (spoilers!)
- 00:24:20 - 24: Day 8: 12:00am - 1:00am (spoilers!)
- 00:30:03 - Lost: Lighthouse (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:43:07 - We talk about the questionable special offer Atari is making for Star Trek Online.
- 00:45:58 - BioShock 2
- 00:47:53 - Heavy Rain
00:49:25 - Mailbag!
00:55:43 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:20 - We talk about our weekend of babysitting.
00:01:49 - Fandomania hit big on Digg this week!
00:03:40 - Episode Feedback
TV Talk:
- 00:09:13 - 24: Day 8: 11:00pm - 12:00am (spoilers!)
- 00:15:03 - Lost: The Substitute (spoilers!)
- 00:32:15 - Human Target: Lockdown (spoilers!)
- 00:39:10 - General talk about Caprica
Game Talk:
- 00:42:26 - Dragon Age: Origins
- 00:45:54 - BioShock 2
00:52:06 - Mailbag
01:01:02 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:00:50 - We talk about our 100 Greatest Books project.
00:01:54 - This week we're giving away copies of the Armored soundtrack.
Movie Talk:
- 00:02:36 - From Paris With Love
- 00:03:20 - The Wolfman
TV Talk:
- 00:05:57 - We talk a little about BBC's Survivors series.
- 00:07:31 - 24: Day 8: 9:00pm - 10:00pm and 10:00pm - 11:00pm (spoilers!)
- 00:14:30 - Chuck: Chuck Vs The Nacho Sampler and Chuck Vs The Mask (spoilers!)
- 00:18:31 - Fringe: Jacksonville (spoilers!)
- 00:24:17 - Lost: LA X and What Kate Does (spoilers!)
- 00:31:37 - Human Target: Sanctuary and Run (spoilers!)
- 00:35:31 - Caprica: Reins of a Waterfall (spoilers!)
Games Talk:
- 00:45:45 - Fable 3 (minor spoilers)
- 00:48:46 - Heavy Rain
- 00:51:41 - Demon's Souls
- 00:52:36 - BioShock 2
00:57:26 - Episode Closing
It's a super-short episode this week as Celeste is out sick. Jason announces a new contest and also talks briefly about Fandomania's newest "Greatest 100" project.
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:21 - We're giving away five copies of the Leverage soundtrack this week.
00:01:06 - We discuss Apple's newly unveiled iPad.
00:06:33 - Mailbag!
Movie Talk:
- 00:14:36 - Jason briefly talks about seeing Edge of Darkness
TV Talk:
- 00:15:50 - The Walking Dead is moving ahead as a pilot at AMC.
- 00:16:27 - The CW inexplicably is looking at remaking Nikita as a new TV series.
- 00:18:56 - We have a discussion about great TV writing and how it does or doesn't fit into the current TV landscape.
- 00:24:01 - 24: Day 8: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
- 00:24:59 - Chuck: Chuck Vs First Class (spoilers!)
- 00:27:41 - Human Target: Embassy Row (spoilers!)
- 00:31:26 - Fringe: The Bishop Revival (spoilers!)
- 00:34:39 - Dollhouse: Epitaph Two: The Return (spoilers!)
- 00:43:52 - Caprica: Rebirth (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:52:42 - We have a Bioware-heavy talk about Dragon Age and Mass Effect this week.
00:59:13 - Episode Closing
In this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:00:20 - We're giving away the Legion soundtrack this week!
00:01:26 - We talk more about the Buffy comic leak scandal. (mild but not complete spoilers!)
Movie Talk:
- 00:06:04 - Legion (spoilers!)
TV Talk:
- 00:12:08 - Human Target: Pilot and Rewind (spoilers!)
- 00:19:53 - 24: Day 8: 4:00pm - 08:00pm (spoilers!)
- 00:32:11 - Chuck: Chuck Vs Operation Awesome (spoilers!)
- 00:32:44 - Fringe: What Lies Below (spoilers!)
- 00:36:27 - Caprica: Pilot
- 00:37:38 - Spartacus - Blood and Sand: The Red Serpent (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:47:00 - Dragon Age
- 00:53:45 - Divinity 2: Ego Draconis
- 00:54:31 - Bayonetta
- 00:56:44 - Lego Rock Band
00:59:30 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
- 00:00:55 - We saw Jonathan Coulton with Paul & Storm in concert this week.
Comics Talk:
- 00:04:50 - We discuss the Buffy spoiler debacle in non-spoilery ways.
Movie Talk:
- 00:12:05 - Spider-Man 4 is no more!
- 00:16:00 - Book of Eli
TV Talk:
- 00:18:51 - We talk about ABC's desire to make a Lost spinoff.
- 00:23:20 - Dexter's Michael C. Hall has announced that he's been fighting cancer.
- 00:25:12 - Chuck: Pink Slip, Three Words, and Angel de la Muerte (spoilers!)
- 00:38:25 - Fringe: Unearthed and Johari Window (spoilers!)
- 00:43:10 - Dollhouse: The Hollow Men (spoilers!)
Games Talk:
- 00:52:33 - Band Hero
00:56:46 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
Episode Opening
- 00:00:16 - It's way too cold to be Florida.
Movie Talk
- 00:03:36 - Spider-Man 4 is running late, and we talk about how it's shaking up the movie release schedule, along with some talk about Pirates of the Caribbean 4.
- 00:08:55 - Jason's thoughts about Daybreakers.
Comics Talk:
- 00:12:08 - Siege #1
TV Talk
- 00:16:36 - We talk about the strange numbering of Doctor Who's upcoming season / series.
- 00:22:48 - Dollhouse: Getting Closer (spoilers!), including a discussion about the future of genre TV on the major networks.
Game Talk:
- 00:42:07 - We've been playing some 1 vs 100 on the Xbox.
- 00:43:45 - We discuss Microsoft's CES announcements and how their new video has changed Jason's thoughts about Project Natal.
00:52:15 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:20 - We wish our listeners a Happy New Year and talk about what we've been up to this week.
Movie Talk:
- 00:04:27 - Sherlock Holmes
TV Talk:
- 00:15:30 - Doctor Who: The End of Time Parts 1 and 2 (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:35:37 - Celeste has been playing more Shadow Complex.
- 00:36:45 - Jason gave Castle Crashers a belated try.
- 00:38:16 - Torchlight
- 00:38:50 - Borderlands: Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot
- 00:40:52 - Older PS3 games: Uncharted and Flower
- 00:41:15
- We've both been boosting our Xbox gamerscore with bad games, and we talk about this week's horror (think: Miley Cyrus in a video game).
00:47:36 - Episode Closing
This week we take a look back at the best and worst of 2009 in the final episode of the year!
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:43 - We talk about our first Christmas spent together.
Best and Worst of 2009:
- 00:04:32 - Movies
- 00:15:32 - TV Shows
- 00:25:42 - Comics
- 00:31:54 - Video Games
00:41:36 - Episode Closing
In this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:45 - We talk about our holiday plans for the upcoming week.
00:01:33 - We briefly talk about the sad death of Brittany Murphy.
00:02:58 - Rabid barbarian fans overran Fandomania last week, giving us the opportunity to talk about when geekery leads to madness.
Movie Talk:
- 00:19:17 - Avatar
TV Talk:
- 00:24:12 - Dexter: The Getaway (spoilers!)
- 00:30:57 - Dollhouse: Stop Loss and The Attic (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:42:07 - Jason got that Santa suit he wanted for his Xbox avatar.
- 00:43:36 - We've been playing some non-hardcore games lately just to rack up achievement points.
- 00:46:29 - Jason has started Uncharted on the PS3.
- 00:48:03 - We talk about the recent X-Play 2009 awards.
00:54:17 - Episode Closing
In this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:00:24 - Fractured-Simplicity.net has named Fandomania the December site of the month!
00:01:21 - Mailbag, with questions about Syfy's Alice and our thoughts about zombies and vampires.
TV Talk:
- 00:06:13 - Dexter: Hello, Dexter Morgan (spoilers!)
- 00:08:32 - Fringe: Grey Matters (spoilers!)
- 00:12:58 - Dollhouse: Meet Jane Doe and A Love Supreme (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:26:37 - Mass Effect 2 has an incredible voice cast list.
- 00:29:09 - We talk about the games announced and previewed at this year's Video Game Awards.
- 00:31:03 - Borderlands is about to get a second downloadable expansion.
- 00:31:44 - Celeste is seriously hooked on Dragon Age. Seriously.
- 00:35:19 - Jason talks about his first PS3 game, Infamous.
- 00:37:12 - Jason gives his thoughts on the PS3 vs the 360.
00:41:00 - Episode Closing
You can e-mail us at podcast@fandomania.com.
In this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:01:38 - We talk about our convention plans for 2010.
00:04:05 - We have a new contest this week and are giving away five copies of Malice by Chris Wooding.
00:06:07 - Mailbag: Grant asks us for our ultimate Sci-Fi Mashup.
TV Talk:
- 00:12:11 - Fringe: Snakehead (spoilers!)
- 00:16:11 - Dexter: Lost Boys (spoilers!)
- 00:24:30 - Dollhouse: The Public Eye and The Left Hand (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:36:58 - Celeste is hooked on Dragon Age: Origins, and I've been racking up achievements in Borderlands: The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned.
00:42:43 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
00:00:20 - We talk about our first Thanksgiving together.
00:02:23 - Celeste and I both are in the Google Wave beta now, and we talk about its ups and downs so far.
Game Talk:
- 00:11:02 - Celeste has been hooked on Arkham Asylum, and I've been all into Borderlands.
- 00:16:05 - A Playstation 3 is making its way to our house, thanks to Black Friday at Amazon.
TV Talk:
- 00:20:19 - Dexter: Hungry Man (spoilers!)
- 00:24:00 - V: It's Only the Beginning (spoilers!)
- 00:28:02 - We talk about my increasing dislike of Flash Forward and some general views on current TV.
00:32:05 - Episode Closing
In this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
- 00:00:29 - We got married last week!
- 00:08:00 - We talk about convention plans for 2010.
- 00:09:55 - We're giving away five copies of Draw Star Wars: The Clone Wars!
00:11:15 - Listener mail!
TV Talk:
- 00:16:44 - Dollhouse is officially canceled.
- 00:22:06 - V (spoilers!)
- 00:25:19 - Flash Forward (spoilers!) - Beware the rant!
- 00:36:59 - Fringe (spoilers!)
- 00:43:53 - Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:58:00 - Batman: Arkham Asylum
- 01:01:49 - Dragon Age: Origins
- 01:04:54 - Multiplayer madness: Left 4 Dead 2 and Modern Warfare 2
01:14:52 - Episode Closing
We're getting married this weekend, so we're just a bit preoccupied! Since we don't have time to record a brand new episode, we're taking this opportunity to post the long-promised live Q&A session we did at Dragon*Con earlier this year. As there's also no time for editing this week, this is the plain audio from the panel without any additional intros or music. We'll be back next week and back on our regular recording schedule.
In this week’s episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
- 00:00:22 - Pre-wedding talk!
Game Talk
- 00:02:28 - We discuss Viacom’s recent announcements about Rock Band.
- 00:09:30 - Saw: The Game
Movie Talk
- 00:10:52 - Quarantine
- 00:12:03 - The Men Who Stare at Goats
TV Talk
- 00:18:10 - Dexter: If I Had a Hammer (spoilers!)
- 00:22:28 - V: Pilot (spoilers!) - with tangents about aliens and the Olympics
- 00:37:00 - Vampire Diaries: 162 Candles (spoilers!)
- 00:42:32 - Fringe: Earthling (spoilers!)
- 00:46:20 - Flash Forward: The Gift (spoilers!)
00:57:15 - Episode Closing
You can send listener mail to us at podcast@fandomania.com.
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
- 00:00:20 - We're being broadcast in Taiwan!
- 00:01:23 - Jason recounts his Windows 7 adventure.
- 00:02:35 - A rundown of the past week, including family visits, wedding plans, and Halloween.
Movie Talk:
- 00:05:54 - Paranormal Activity is now the most profitable movie of all time!
TV Talk:
- 00:10:30 - Dexter: Dirty Harry (spoilers!)
- 00:15:14 - Flash Forward: Scary Monsters and Super Creeps (spoilers!)
- 00:30:44 - We talk about this week's V premiere and how aliens could be the next vampires / zombies.
Game Talk:
- 00:34:17 - Borderlands
- 00:36:15 - Rock Band: Queen track pack
00:39:29 - Episode Closing
You can e-mail us at podcast@fandomania.com.
In this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
- 00:00:33 - Weekend update time!
- 00:01:10 - A little Windows 7 discussion, in light of Jason's XP dying.
- 00:04:18 - Celeste and Jason finally schedule the airing for the Dragon*Con Q&A podcast.
- 00:05:24 - The 100 character countdown is finished, and some of the results are surprising.
Comics Talk:
- 00:11:04 - Buffy #29 (spoilers!)
Movie Talk:
- 00:21:24 - Saw 6
00:26:20 - TV Talk:
- 00:28:38 - Battlestar Galactica: The Plan (spoilers!)
- 00:40:37 - Dexter: Dex Takes a Holiday (spoilers!)
- 00:43:12 - Dollhouse: Belonging (spoilers!)
- 00:51:49 - Flash Forward: Gimme Some Truth (spoilers!)
00:59:17 - Episode Closing
In this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
- 00:00:38 - Celeste's wedding shower allowed Jason to explore the world of chocolate malt making.
- 00:02:43 - The Adventures of Balloon Boy
- 00:06:34 - Fandomania's list of the 100 Greatest Fictional Characters of All Time is nearing #1.
Movie Talk:
- 00:08:03 - Astro Boy
- 00:17:44 - Law Abiding Citizen
TV Talk:
- 00:21:19 - Dollhouse: Belle Chose (spoilers!)
- 00:30:52 - Dexter: Blinded by the Light (spoilers!)
- 00:37:32 - Fringe: Dream Logic (spoilers!)
- 00:43:21 - Flash Forward: Black Swan (spoilers!) (with a brief Heroes tangent)
Game Talk:
- 00:51:10 - The Beatles: Rock Band
00:55:15 - Episode Closing
You can write to us at podcast@fandomania.com.
In this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:41 - Impromptu game talk about Wet and Shadow Complex.
TV Talk:
- 00:04:47 - A little talk about the TV ratings from the past week.
- 00:08:19 - The Office: Niagara (spoilers!)
- 00:11:40 - Dexter: Remains to be Seen (spoilers!)
- 00:16:21 - The Vampire Diaries: You're Undead to Me (spoilers!)
- 00:19:22 - Fringe: Momentum Deferred (spoilers!)
- 00:34:20 - Flash Forward: 137 Sekunden (spoilers!)
00:45:40 - A discussion about Joss Whedon's Cabin in the Woods being delayed and the unfortunate re-advent of 3D movies.
00:50:51 - Episode Closing
You can send listener e-mail to us at podcast@fandomania.com.
In this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening:
- 00:00:47 - Reminder about Kelly's Fandomania book discussion.
- 00:03:59 - We're giving away Star Wars art by Grant Gould in this week's contest.
- 00:06:19 - Come see an advance screening of Astro Boy with us if you're in the Orlando area.
Movie Talk:
- 00:08:08 - Kill Bill 3 is coming in 2014, and Jason speculates about its plot.
- 00:11:58 - A new documentary about H.P. Lovecraft is coming in just a couple of weeks.
- 00:13:24 - Movie Review: Zombieland
TV Talk:
- 00:19:06 - There's been a big change to the upcoming NBC series Day One.
- 00:25:54 - Dexter: Living the Dream (spoilers!)
- 00:35:42 - The Vampire Diaries: Family Ties (spoilers!), plus a discussion about vampire mythology.
- 00:44:33 - Fringe: Fracture (spoilers!)
- 00:54:21 - Flash Forward: White to Play (spoilers!), plus a discussion about predestination and free will.
- 01:21:32 - Dollhouse: Instinct (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 01:28:18 - Zombie Apocalypse
- 01:29:21 - Wet
- 01:33:33 - The Beatles: Rock Band, plus Celeste is SUPER excited about Queen coming to Rock Band.
- 01:40:48 - Shadow Complex
01:43:00 - Episode Closing
You can e-mail us at podcast@fandomania.com.
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
- 00:00:33 - Our countdown of the 100 Greatest Fictional Characters of All Time has begun!
- 00:02:37 - We are giving away three copies of Primeval Vol 2 on DVD this week.
- 00:04:18 - Celeste talks about some familiar pictures of cakes she spotted on Syfy's blog.
Movie Talk
- 00:08:35 - MGM looks to be in trouble, possibly putting the movie adaptation of The Hobbit in danger.
- 00:11:15 - Ron Howard is making a Lovecraft movie.
- 00:15:19 - Review: Paranormal Activity
- 00:21:28 - Review: Surrogates
TV Talk
- 00:25:39 - Celeste shares some non-spoilery news she read about the new season of 24.
- 00:28:29 - Jason talks about the new ABC series V's recently announced scheduling oddities.
- 00:30:09 - We talk about the ratings for the Dollhouse season 2 opener.
- 00:32:36 - The Vampire Diaries: Friday Night Bites (spoilers!)
- 00:37:41 - Warehouse 13: MacPherson (spoilers!)
- 00:45:56 - Fringe: Night of Desirable Objects (spoilers!)
- 00:52:46 - Dollhouse: Vows (spoilers!)
- 01:09:42 - Flash Forward: No More Good Days (spoilers!)
Game Talk
- 01:30:13 - We both finished X-Men Origins: Wolverine and discuss the game one more time.
01:33:11 - Episode Closing
You can send listener mail to us at podcast@fandomania.com.
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:01:04 - We're giving away three copies of Doctor Who: The Next Doctor this week!
Comics Talk:
- 00:02:47 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer #28 (spoilers)
Movie Talk:
- 00:07:59 - The Informant!
TV Talk:
- 00:11:20 - Syfy has pushed back Battlestar Galactica: The Plan, and Jason and Celeste discuss the network's recent successes.
- Celeste talks about her two recent viewing additions: Glee (00:14:36) and The Vampire Diaries (00:18:51).
- 00:23:46 - True Blood: Beyond Here Lies Nothin' (spoilers!)
- 00:31:43 - Warehouse 13: Nevermore (spoilers!)
- 00:38:22 - Fringe: A New Day in the Old Town (spoilers!)
- 00:47:02 - Eureka: What Goes Around Comes Around (spoilers!)
00:57:23 - Episode Closing
In this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
We fill in the blanks from Dragon*Con.
- 00:00:39 - The Q&A recording is running late, and we make excuses.
- 00:01:15 - We talk about the Battlestar Galactica party thrown by The Colonial Fleet.
00:07:35 - Interview: Comics creator Josh Elder talks with us about his project, Reading with Pictures.
Fandomania Talk:
- 00:22:03 - Our 100 Characters project is now in number crunching mode.
- 00:24:12 - Contest: We're giving away four copies of the Chess CD / DVD set this week!
Game Talk:
- 00:26:39 - Our Xbox 360 Elite blew up, and thus continues the saga of the Red Ring of Death.
- 00:28:49 - The Beatles Rock Band released this past week, and we talk a little about that.
TV Talk:
- 00:31:45 - Warehouse 13's ratings have been crazygood.
- 00:35:03 - Celeste talks a little about the Creative Emmys awarded this weekend.
- 00:37:58 - Warehouse 13: Breakdown (spoilers!)
- 00:42:00 - Eureka: Have an Ice Day (spoilers!)
Movie Talk:
- 00:50:11 - The title of Pirates of the Caribbean 4 has been announced, and it has an intriguing legacy.
- 00:54:31 - We talk about the new movie Gamer (spoilers!).
01:03:21 - Episode Closing
We’re a day late in posting this thing, but it’s all because we were in Atlanta for our yearly Dragon*Con excursion. Now we’re back with our convention episode, recorded in the hotel room with special guest hosts Ginny McQueen and Rob Kern! To make up for the lateness of this episode, we’ll have a midweek episode going up between now and next Monday, featuring the Q&A panel we did at the convention.
In this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
- 00:00:37 - Details about our live podcast from Dragon*Con and a Fandomania meetup and dinner!
- 00:02:25 - We recount the past week's tale of Fandomania drama.
- 00:08:47 - I announce a new poll that YOU need to fill out.
00:11:23 - Buffy alums Amber Benson (Tara) and Adam Busch (Warren) join us to talk about Adam's band, Amber's books, Drones, and their awesome rendition of the Macarena.
TV Talk
- 00:25:28 - Eureka: You Don't Know Jack (spoilers!)
- 00:35:06 - Warehouse 13: Duped (spoilers!)
Movie Talk
- 00:38:11 - Todd McFarlane's twisted version of Oz is moving ahead as a movie.
- 00:41:40 - Michael Crichton's upcoming posthumously published pirate book is being picked up by Steven Spielberg.
- 00:44:28 - Celeste has some details about Pirates of the Caribbean 4.
- 00:47:25 - We talk about the upcoming vampire manga-turned-movie, Priest.
Game Talk
- 00:49:43 - I loved the demo for the upcoming game Wet, while Celeste was less than impressed.
- 00:55:26 - EVE Online teeters a little too close to the real world with some bizarre banking and embezzling going on.
- 01:09:38 - I talk a little about the head start phase for Champions Online.
01:13:15 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:15 - Episode Opening
- 00:00:53 - I'm suffering yet another ear malady this week.
- 00:01:12 - We just got back from Mini-Megacon here in Orlando, where we had a great time, met Buffy actors, and observed a very awkward Q&A session.
- 00:09:27 - William Shatner is coming to Dragon*Con!
- 00:11:03 - We revisit the subject of professional photographers at conventions, this time with a more informed perspective.
- 00:20:37 - We've had some good growth in the listener numbers since last week.
- 00:21:56 - We announce the winners of the BSG soundtrack contest and remind everyone about our currently-running 9 contest.
TV Talk
- 00:23:00 - We briefly talk about the impending end of the long-running soap Guiding Light.
- 00:26:33 - I'm looking forward to the new Spartacus series being developed for Starz.
- 00:28:26 - James Marsters has been cast in Caprica.
- 00:32:00 - Warehouse 13 has been renewed for a second season, and we talk about the newest episode, "Implosion" (spoilers!).
- 00:36:56 - Eureka: Ship Happens (spoilers!)
Movie Talk
- 00:40:10 - Universal is talking about the possibility of rebooting the Anne Rice vampire series with a new Lestat.
- 00:42:47 - I give my non-spoiler review of Inglourious Basterds.
Game Talk
- 00:47:55 - I talk about the beta for Champions Online.
- 00:49:55 - Celeste has gotten into playing the expansion for Red Faction: Guerrilla.
- 00:51:41 - I've finally gotten around to playing X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
- 00:55:45 - We take a look at the new XBLA game, Shadow Complex.
00:58:23 - Episode Closing
In this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
- 00:01:15 - We have a new contest this week, all about the upcoming animated film 9.
Movie Talk:
- 00:02:25 - I correct something I said last week about the GI Joe movie. Oops! And we talk about the awesome "Ballad of GI Joe" video on FunnyOrDie.
- 00:05:33 - We talk about the new Battlestar Galactica reboot that appears to be coming from Brian Singer and Universal.
- 00:12:47 - We review District 9 (spoilers!).
Comics Talk:
- 00:27:10 - Ultimate Comics Avengers #1
TV Talk:
- 00:28:47 - We discuss Frank Darabont's recently announced Walking Dead series for AMC, as well as ponder the fate of the Preacher adaptation.
- 00:32:00 - Celeste brings up the Green Arrow Supermax movie that's been talked about in the past.
- 00:38:32 - True Blood: Timebomb (spoilers!)
- 00:43:49 - Warehouse 13: Burnout (spoilers!)
Game Talk:
- 00:47:00 - I finally finished Prototype, with help from Celeste.
- 00:49:53 - I talk about the awesomeness of Splosion Man.
- 00:53:22 - We discuss the new DLC for Red Faction: Guerrilla.
Comics Revisited:
- 00:55:14 - Celeste gives her very plausible theory about the true identity of Twilight in the Buffy comics (potential spoilers!).
00:58:53 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
- 00:00:30 - We've been playing hamster doctor this week.
- 00:01:17 - We announce the winner of our Big Honkin Soundtrack Contest.
- 00:01:40 - We announce a new contest, this time for the Battlestar Galactica Season 4 Soundtrack.
- 00:03:33 - The Fandomania staff is nearly doubling!
Movie Talk:
- 00:04:23 - GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra (spoilers!)
- 00:24:46 - McG is remaking 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Comics Talk:
- 00:27:33 - Captain America Reborn #2
- 00:29:25 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer #27 (spoilers!)
00:38:00 - We go on a brief vampire tangent and lament the influence Twilight has.
TV Talk:
- 00:42:39 - Dollhouse: Epitaph One (spoilers!)
- 00:59:49 - Warehouse 13: Elements (spoilers!)
- 01:08:08 - Eureka: If You Build It... (spoilers!)
- 01:20:01 - We talk about NBC's recent statements about the reason for Kings' cancelation.
- 01:26:47 - Celeste and I talk about I Survived a Japanese Gameshow's second season finale.
Game Talk:
- 01:32:44 - Prototype
- 01:36:13 - Celeste shares some awesomeness about a kid who plays Guitar Hero while solving two Rubix cubes.
01:38:27 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
- 00:00:35 - We have details about our upcoming live podcast from Dragon*Con!
- 00:01:35 - We're running an awesome new contest this week.
Movie Talk
- 00:03:35 - We talk about Sam Raimi being named as the director of the World of Warcraft movie.
- 00:08:39 - I ponder Ridley Scott's return to the Alien franchise.
- 00:10:19 - We moan about the rumor that Robert Zemeckis is making a new Roger Rabbit movie.
Comics Talk
- 00:13:43 - Ultimatum #5 (spoilers!)
TV Talk
- 00:20:33 - HBO has renewed True Blood, Entourage, and Hung for next season, and I talk briefly about Hung.
- 00:21:21 - True Blood - Hard Hearted Hannah (spoilers!)
- 00:28:46 - Warehouse 13 - Claudia (spoilers!)
- 00:39:52 - Eureka - It's Not Easy Being Green (spoilers!)
Game Talk
- 00:48:40 - We talk about some new announcements and upcoming features for the Xbox avatars.
- 00:54:43 - Celeste and I both are enthralled with Prototype this week.
01:01:48 - Episode Closing
It's the podcast's one year (ie: paper) anniversary! This week on the show:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
- 00:00:22 - We talk about making it to the one year mark for the Fandomania Podcast.
- 00:01:06 - We have a big announcement for fans who are coming to this year's Dragon*Con!
- 00:02:50 - Celeste and I will be covering the mini-Megacon next month in Orlando.
- 00:04:37 - We talk about this year's San Diego Comic Con and how much we wish we were there.
- 00:07:27 - I congratulate my friend Anna on winning Bravo's The Fashion Show.
Music Talk:
- 00:09:29 - Battlestar Galactica Season 4 Soundtrack
TV Talk:
- 00:12:02 - Eureka: Your Face or Mine? (spoilers!)
- 00:16:09 - Eureka: Insane in the P-Brane (spoilers!)
- 00:19:15 - True Blood: Never Let Me Go (spoilers!)
- 00:26:49 - Warehouse 13: Magnetism (spoilers!)
- 00:34:06 - The Guild: Season 2
- 00:38:23 - Celeste's Soapbox: I Survived a Japanese Game Show and More to Love
Games Talk:
- 00:43:41 - Rock Band Network
- 00:48:21 - Red Faction: Guerrilla
- 00:49:59 - Prototype
Episode Closing:
- 00:55:37 - We give thanks to all our listeners for sticking with us for our first year!
You can e-mail us at podcast@fandomania.com.
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Intro
Movie Talk:
- 00:01:14 - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (spoilers!)
TV Talk:
- 00:36:15 - We talk about the fandom backlash that has followed Torchwood: Children of Earth. (spoilers!)
- 00:42:02 - True Blood 2.04: Shake and Fingerpop (spoilers!)
- 00:49:42 - Warehouse 13 1.02: Resonance (spoilers!)
- 00:56:42 - Celeste gives her thoughts on the announcement of this year's Emmy nominations.
01:05:00 - Episode Closing
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Intro
- 00:00:26 - We check up on Celeste's wisdom teeth situation.
- 00:01:36 - I explain some technical issues from last week.
- 00:03:20 - Celeste and I are astounded by the amount of money people are going to pay to have their picture taken with Patrick Stewart.
- 00:08:02 - We talk about Ryan Reynolds' casting in the Green Lantern movie, as well as comic book movies in general.
Movie Talk
- 00:14:45 - Public Enemies
- 00:17:42 - Bruno
TV Talk
- 00:20:47 - Attack of the Show's 1000th Episode
- 00:26:40 - Torchwood: Children of Earth (spoilers!)
- 00:43:45 - Warehouse 13 - 1.01: Pilot (spoilers!)
- 00:51:48 - Eureka - 3.09: Welcome Back Carter (spoilers!)
- 01:03:30 - We crowd-spot Scott Bakula on So You Think You Can Dance.
Comics Talk
- 01:05:59 - Captain America: Reborn #1 (spoilers!)
- 01:14:13 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer #26 (spoilers!)
Games Talk
- 01:19:41 - Fable 2: See the Future (spoilers!)
- 01:24:07 - The Godfather 2
- 01:30:03 - We talk about Red Faction and Celeste's marathoning habits.
01:36:30 - Episode Closing
You can write to us at podcast@fandomania.com. Please send listener mail for our upcoming year anniversary episode in two weeks!
In this week’s episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Intro
- 00:00:26 - Celeste is about to have her remaining wisdom teeth vaporized.
- 00:01:24 - We revisit the story of the Belgian girl with 56 facial tattoos (spoiler: she’s a big fat liar).
- 00:03:04 - I’m getting excited about this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios.
TV Talk
- 00:06:52 - True Blood 2.03: Scratches (spoilers!)
- 00:13:46 - We talk about the upcoming TV shows that are about to start or return.
Gaming Talk
- 00:16:35 - China puts the kibosh on virtual sales for real money (here’s looking at you, gold farmers). Thanks for the tip, Hilory!
- 00:20:07 - Australia puts the kibosh on pretty much everything interesting.
- 00:27:10 - Celeste and I both are still playing through Red Faction: Guerrilla and discuss the upcoming DLC.
- 00:30:50 - We talk about the interesting way in which Fable 3’s production was accidentally was confirmed.
00:33:00 - Episode Closing
You can write to us at podcast@fandomania.com.
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
- 00:01:20 - We will be recording next week's episode early, so we ask for questions and topics from the listeners for next time.
- 00:03:23 - Celeste has upgraded her iPod Touch to the new firmware, but I've held off.
- 00:05:19 - We talk about the recent deaths of Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson.
TV Talk:
- 00:13:00 - Celeste watched the newest episode of True Blood (spoiler warning!)
Movie Talk:
- 00:19:23 - We agree that Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland looks astonishingly weird.
- 00:23:50 - I'm looking forward to Public Enemies, and we discuss Christian Bale's weirdness.
- 00:26:05 - We revisit the new Star Trek movie to talk one more time about the problems some fans have with its time travel.
- 00:39:42 - I talk about the upcoming movie adaptation of The Box.
Game Talk:
- 00:44:34 - I finished Resident Evil 5 this week, and we talk about that and RE4.
- 00:47:18 - Droplitz is new on the Xbox Arcade.
- 00:48:44 - Celeste and I both are hooked on Red Faction: Guerrilla and love its connections to Saint's Row.
- 00:57:15 - I give a brief update on my Warcrafting.
00:58:34 - Episode Closing
You can e-mail us at podcast@fandomania.com.
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Intro
- 00:00:22 - We give thanks for our iTunes reviews.
- 00:00:40 - Celeste and I recount our medical maladies of the past week.
- 00:01:55 - We talk a little (just a little!) about the previous week in our wedding stuff.
Comics Talk
- 00:03:12 - Celeste and I tell the story of our Twitter exchange with Joe Quesada regarding his mass media spoiling of upcoming Captain America comics.
TV Talk
- 00:11:34 - Celeste makes a correction concerning Dollhouse.
- 00:12:27 - Kings has returned, and we're wishy washy about whether we're returning to it.
- 00:13:46 - Celeste talks about the True Blood season premiere.
- 00:19:06 - We both talk about the insanity of the new season of I Survived a Japanese Gameshow.
Game Talk
- 00:20:14 - We talk a little about the new Ghostbusters game.
- 00:21:47 - I share my reserved hype for Scribblenauts.
- 00:25:27 - I've attempted a playthrough of the Saints Row 2 Corporate Warfare add-on... and failed.
- 00:28:06 - We discuss the ever-growing library of Fallout 3 expansion packs.
- 00:30:14 - I played through Resident Evil 4 and started Resident Evil 5 this week.
- 00:33:00 - I give a mini-review of Magic the Gathering on the Xbox Live Arcade.
- 00:37:33 - Celeste and I talk about the new 1 Vs 100 game on Xbox Primetime.
News of the Weird
- 00:42:58 - A Belgian girl accidentally had her face tattooed with 56 stars.
00:46:07 - Episode Closing
You can e-mail us at podcast@fandomania.com.
In this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Opening
- 00:00:21 - Celeste and I both have family visiting for a wedding shower.
- 00:01:22 - We had one seriously bizarre chef experience at a Japanese restaurant.
- 00:05:09 - We talk about the insanity that was the Facebook username landgrab.
Gaming Talk
- 00:07:53 - I correct my pronunciation of Project Natal, and we discuss the possibility of a new Xbox in 2010.
- 00:10:24 - We divert to talk about digital media.
- 00:14:16 - Celeste has been playing the new Saint's Row 2 DLC, I've been playing Resident Evil 4, and we both are hooked on Peggle for the iPhone.
TV Talk
- 00:16:21 - We discuss the series finale of Pushing Daisies (spoiler alert!).
00:24:53 - Convention Special: Celeste and I discuss our experiences at sci fi and anime conventions and lend some advice to newcomers.
00:57:14 - Episode Closing
You can e-mail us at podcast@fandomania.com.
In this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Intro
- 00:01:17 - I talk about what I did for my birthday last week, which leads into...
- 00:02:10 - A diversion into computer geekery and technobabble.
- 00:04:04 - Celeste and I talk about some awesome wedding planning we got done this week.
00:06:10 - John has an interview with the voice of Invader Zim, Richard Horvitz.
00:20:13 - Celeste and I hit our highpoints for last week's E3 convention:
- 00:21:08 - Microsoft's press conference: Project Natal and console life cycles
- 00:35:00 - Sony's press conference: PSP-Go and motion controller
- 00:36:57 - Nintendo's press conference: Wii Vitality Sensor
- 00:41:55 - Bioshock 2
- 00:44:13 - Beatles Rock Band
- 00:49:27 - Star Wars: The Old Republic
- 00:53:35 - New Super Mario Bros Wii and Super Mario Galaxy 2
- 00:57:30 - Monkey Island
- 01:03:40 - Left 4 Dead 2
- 01:04:35 - Social Networking with Twitter, Facebook, and Last.fm on the XBox 360
01:06:38 - We talk about the gaming we've been doing this week:
- 01:06:55 - EA Active
- 01:10:54 - Resident Evil 4 (yes, 4)
- 01:11:43 - The Sims 3
01:13:35 - Episode Closing
You can send us listener mail to podcast@fandomania.com.
In this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Intro
00:01:00 -
We do an impromptu plug for Pizza Fusion.
00:02:40 -
I'm spending the weekend and week catching up on work while we both do some wedding planning.
00:03:44 -
My birthday's coming up!
00:05:11 -
Celeste finally gets around to reading The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
00:07:30 -
We talk briefly about the upcoming Dragon*con and meeting celebrities.
TV Talk:
00:09:52 -
Celeste links me to an article in Wired in which J. J. Abrams echoes our hatred of spoilers.
00:11:44 -
We go on a momentary Doctor Who tangent.
00:22:50 -
We discuss (with spoilers) the only new TV we watched this week: the Reaper series finale.
00:34:10 -
Celeste and I talk about the upcoming TV shows that will be starting soon.
Games Talk:
00:36:48 -
We've gotten a couple of new board games this week: Memoir 44 and BattleLore.
00:38:15 -
I'm still chugging along at World of Warcraft.
00:38:47 -
Celeste is replaying Hitman: Blood Money.
00:41:20 -
I finally got around to playing the Saints Row 2: Ultor Exposed DLC.
00:46:00 - Episode Closing
You can e-mail us at podcast@fandomania.com with listener mail.
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Opening
00:00:23 - We had some technical problems last week, but everything should be up and running again this week.
00:00:58 - We give thanks for our recent upswing in listeners and the newest round of iTunes ratings and reviews.
00:01:40 - Celeste and I talk about attending JACON in Orlando this past weekend.
Movie Talk:
00:04:05 - Terminator Salvation
00:24:03 - I'm intrigued by the trailer for Surrogates.
Comics Talk:
00:26:43 - Wheel of Time #0
TV Talk:
00:29:28 - We discuss the newest announcements from the networks about renewals and cancellations for next season.
00:35:40 - Spoilers ahead!
00:35:50 - 24: Day 7: 6:00AM - 7:00AM and 7:00AM - 8:00AM
00:49:08 - Reaper: Business Casualty
Gaming Talk:
00:55:25 - Fable II: See the Future
00:56:40 - We've been playing some Euro board games from Days of Wonder.
00:57:40 - Episode Closing
You can send us listener mail at podcast@fandomania.com.
On this week's episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Intro
00:01:29 - We're soliciting the listeners for ideas for upcoming episode features.
00:03:37 - Enter our latest contest to win a copy of the Project Blue Earth SOS Complete Series DVD Set!
Comics Talk:
00:05:00 - The Unwritten #1
TV Talk:
00:10:11 - We're both stunned by Fox's renewal of Dollhouse.
00:19:06 - Celeste and I agree on our TV picks of the week.
00:20:18 - Spoilers ahead!
00:20:36 - Lost: The Incident
00:46:33 - 24: Day 7: 5:00AM - 6:00AM
00:51:50 - Reaper: To Sprong, With Love
00:55:28 - Fringe: There's More Than One of Everything
Gaming Talk:
01:12:36 - Celeste has played the new Fable II expansion, See The Future.
01:13:35 - I've immersed myself back into World of Warcraft over the past week, and I've started listening to The Starting Zone podcast.
01:15: 01 - Celeste has been doing some Second Life adventuring.
01:20:28 - Episode Closing
You can e-mail us at podcast@fandomania.com.
On this week's episode:
00:00:19 - Episode Intro
00:00:34 - We encourage you to leave us some iTunes love and to bring friends.
Comics Talk:
00:01:40 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer #25 (with spoilers)
00:07:45 - Power Girl #1
Movie Talk:
00:09:32 - Star Trek (with spoilers)
TV Talk:
00:33:25 - I talk about my friend Anna who is currently on Bravo's The Fashion Show.
00:35:21 - Celeste and I give our TV picks of the past week.
00:36:40 - TV spoilers ahead!
00:36:54 - Fringe: The Road Not Taken
00:49:10 - Pushing Daisies' final three episodes (spoilerless)
00:50:24 - 24: Day 7: 4:00AM - 5:00AM
00:57:26 - Reaper: My Brother's Reaper
00:59:50 - Lost: Follow the Leader
01:08:05 - Dollhouse: Omega
Gaming Talk:
01:22:41 - Wheelman
01:24:26 - Saints Row 2: Ultor Exposed
01:26:52 - Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
01:28:15 - Episode Closing
You can write to us at podcast@fandomania.com.
In this episode:
00:00:16 - Episode Intro
00:00:45 - Celeste and I recount our air conditioning woes of the past week, and Celeste talks a little about her wedding dress shopping.
00:03:20 - We share some Fandomania site news as we bring five new writers onto the staff and give our Twitters a plug.
00:06:14 - Camden Toy, the man behind several iconic Buffyverse monsters, joins us for an interview.
00:17:16 - I give my thoughts on the new X-Men Origins: Wolverine movie.
00:25:45 - Celeste and I agree on our TV Pick of the Week.
00:26:22 - Spoilers ahead!
00:26:36 - Dollhouse: Briar Rose - with an interlude about TV and movie trailers
00:40:02 - Chuck: Chuck Vs The Ring
00:50:04 - Heroes: An Invisible Thread - beware extreme wrath!
00:56:36 - 24: Day 7: 3:00AM - 4:00AM
01:02:42 - Lost: The Variable
01:10:33 - Fringe: Midnight
01:16:00 - Reaper: No Reaper Left Behind
01:20:26 - I scored some good video game deals at Best Buy's $10 sale.
01:21:40 - We talk about the recently confirmed and upcoming Lego Rock Band game.
01:24:05 - I've downloaded the new Saints Row 2 add-on pack but haven't had a chance to play it yet.
01:26:42 - Thanks to a promotion, I'm back playing World of Warcraft, at least for now.
01:29:15 - Celeste's dad's 360 goes to console heaven thanks to the RROD.
01:33:11 - Episode Closing
You can e-mail us at podcast@fandomania.com.
On this week's episode:
00:00:16 - Intro
00:00:22 - The hosting change to Libsyn is completed.
00:01:00 - Answering a question from Twitter, Celeste details her beef with James Marsters, and we talk about meeting celebs at conventions.
00:08:55 - James Kyson Lee (Ando from Heroes) talks with us about this season on Heroes, as well as his upcoming projects.
00:13:00 - Celeste and I talk about the ominous news and rumors circulating about Kings and Terminator, as well as what you can do to help save Chuck.
00:17:05 - We give our TV picks of the week.
00:17:47 - Spoilers ahead!
00:18:02 - Chuck: Chuck Versus the Colonel
00:21:10 - We divert momentarily for an Alias interlude.
00:24:20 - 24: Day 7: 2:00AM - 3:00AM
00:30:40 - Heroes: I Am Sylar
00:37:22 - We don't see the point of having Lost recap episodes.
00:39:11 - Reaper: The Home Stretch
00:45:38 - Fringe: Bad Dreams
00:52:13 - Kings: Judgment Day
00:57:25 - Dollhouse: Haunted
01:02:52 - We talk about Microsoft's latest weekly blunder on the XBox Live Arcade, this time involving the classic game Lode Runner.
01:06:25 - I share my enjoyment of the new free content for Left 4 Dead.
01:08:00 - Closing
You can e-mail us at podcast@fandomania.com.
April 21, 2009
In this episode:
0:00:17 - Intro
0:00:36 - I talk about switching the podcast hosting to Libsyn.
0:02:23 - Celeste and I recount our adventures from the past weekend at FX International, including celebs we met, the Fandomania panel, and a rant about greed.
0:20:46 - Paige interviews Seth Grahame-Smith, the author of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.
0:33:38 - Celeste and I name our TV pick of the week.
0:34:28 - Spoilers ahead!
0:34:55 - Caprica: Pilot
0:48:20 - The Tudors: Episode 3-2
0:50:40 - Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead
1:00:15 - Chuck: Chuck Versus the First Kill
1:04:50 - 24: Day 7: 1:00AM-2:00AM
1:10:08 - Heroes: 1961
1:16:02 - Reaper: The Good Soil
1:19:52 - Fringe: Unleashed
1:27:11 - Lost: Some Like It Hoth
1:32:30 - We talk about the little bit of gaming we did during the week, including Monkey Island and Ticket To Ride.
1:33:56 - Closing
You can e-mail us at podcast@fandomania.com.
April 13, 2009
On this week’s episode:
00:00:17 - Episode Intro
00:00:22 - We thank the listeners who have left iTunes reviews for us.
00:00:58 - Celeste and I talk about our upcoming panel at FX International in Orlando.
00:01:41 - We’ve set a date for the dinosaur wedding.
00:02:14 - Wasabi Anime sponsors a new contest for Dragonball Evolution posters.
00:03:05 - Mark Waid, editor-in-chief of Boom! Studios talks with us.
00:14:00 - We discuss the various cancellations looming ever closer for some of our TV shows.
00:19:05 - Spoiler warning from this point forward!
00:19:20 - Celeste and I differ in our TV picks of the week for the first time.
00:20:48 - Chuck: Chuck Versus the Dream Job
00:26:09 - Dollhouse: Spy in the House of Love
00:31:35 - Kings: Insurrection
00:37:02 - 24: Day 7: 12:00AM - 1:00AM
00:41:12 - Heroes: Turn and Face the Strange
00:45:42 - Fringe: Inner Child
00:48:43 - I go on a tangent about the wrong way and the right way for celebs to use Twitter.
00:50:59 - Castle: A Chill Goes Through Her Veins
00:54:56 - Lost: Dead Is Dead
01:04:41 - Reaper: Underbelly
01:08:54 - Terminator: TSCC: Born to Run
01:16:30 - Harper’s Island: Whap
01:20:55 - We talk about how Microsoft is continuing to raise prices on XBox Arcade games.
01:24:30 - Celeste talks about finishing Bioshock this week.
01:25:17 - I lay a big pile of hate on top of Leisure Suit Larry: Box Office Bust.
01:30:43 - Episode Closing
You can e-mail us at podcast@fandomania.com.
April 6, 2009
On this week’s episode:
- 00:00:16 - Episode Intro
- 00:00:31 - I talk about seeing Ben Folds, All Night Yahtzee, and Jukebox the Ghost in concert this week.
- 00:02:17 - Celeste and I say goodbye to Angel’s Lorne, Andy Hallett.
- 00:03:21 - Comics artist Adam Hughes joins us to talk about his work with Sideshow Collectibles and DC Comics.
- 00:12:57 - Spoiler warning from this point forward!
- 00:13:23 - We discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer #24.
- 00:17:14 - Celeste and I talk about some disturbing trends in TV ratings.
- 00:22:05 - We agree on our TV pick of the week - Terminator TSCC: Adam Raised a Cain
- 00:28:47 - 24: Day 7: 11:00PM - 12:00AM
- 00:35:06 - Castle: Hell Hath No Fury
- 00:38:23 - Heroes: Into Asylum
- 00:46:51 - Chuck: Chuck Versus the Broken Heart
- 00:55:25 - Kings: First Night
- 01:00:44 - Lost: Whatever Happened, Happened
- 01:15:04 - Reaper: I Want My Baby Back
- 01:20:36 - Dollhouse: Needs
- 01:27:02 - We talk about our week in gaming, including Celeste’s very first foray into Bioshock.
- 01:33:48 - Episode Closing
You can e-mail us at podcast@fandomania.com.
March 30, 2009
On this week’s episode:
- We celebrate the first anniversary of Fandomania.com.
- Celeste and I go consult dinosaurs about our wedding plans and then visit Celeste’s parents.
- I notice some interesting and dire trends for Digg and LiveJournal.
- John interviews Gareth David-Lloyd, who plays Ianto Jones on Torchwood and Doctor Who.
- Celeste and I start a new tradition with a TV Pick of the Week, making Dollhouse the inaugural choice.
- We talk about the rest of the TV we watched this week: Terminator, Chuck, 24, Castle, Heroes, Lost, Reaper, and Kings.
- Our friend let us know about a Serenity screening that will be happening in Daytona Beach, FL.
- Celeste discusses a new game she’s discovered called And Yet It Moves.
- I’m excited about this week’s Rock Band releases.
- Celeste’s dad has a new XBox and is breaking it in by borrowing Hitman from us.
You can send us listener mail to podcast@fandomania.com.
March 23, 2009
On this week’s episode:
- SciFi becomes SyFy and annoys the world.
- We answer some Twitter mail from Brandon about comic books.
- Celeste and I go in depth to discuss the Battlestar Galactica series finale.
- We cover all the rest of the TV we watched throughout the week: Kings, 24, Castle, Reaper, Better Off Ted, Lost, Terminator, and Dollhouse.
- We talk about, praise, and rant about video games: Fieldrunners and other iPhone games, Hasbro Family Game Night, Burnout Revenge, Fable 2, WiiFit, Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection, and the new Raptr social network.
You can send us listener mail at podcast@fandomania.com.
March 16, 2009
On this week’s episode:
- I realize there’s more to know about SXSW.
- Celeste and I talk about the state of Watchmen at the box office (hint: Race to Witch Mountain beat it).
- Celeste is all caught up on Buffy comics, so we discuss the newest hilarious issue.
- Chris Claremont, legendary X-Men writer, joins us from Megacon to talk about his upcoming return to the X-Men comics, among other things.
- We analyze, criticize, praise, and demolish the week in TV: Chuck, 24, Castle, Heroes, Reaper, Terminator, Dollhouse, Battlestar Galactica, and Wolverine & The X-Men.
- Celeste and I talk about some of our gaming from the past week: Burnout Revenge (nope, not Paradise!), Peggle, Fable 2, Tomb Raider Anniversary, and Braid.
You can contact us at podcast@fandomania.com and add us on Twitter (JasonTD and xstarsprinklesx).
March 9, 2009
On this week’s episode:
- Celeste and I talk about the Billy Joel and Elton John concert we went to.
- John and Lyn join us to discuss the Watchmen film.
- Comics artist Mike Perkins talks with us about his work on Marvel’s adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand.
- Celeste and I discuss the week in TV: Chuck, 24, Heroes, Lost, Terminator, Dollhouse, Battlestar Galactica, and Reaper.
- We briefly touch on some video gaming goodness.
You can e-mail us at podcast@fandomania.com.
March 2, 2009
On this week’s episode:
- Celeste and I talk about our weekend at MegaCon in Orlando, including an encounter with Joey Fatone.
- We discuss all the TV we watched from the past week: Chuck, 24, Heroes, Lost, Terminator, Dollhouse, and Battlestar Galactica.
- Jennifer Halley (Seelix from Battlestar Galactica) joins us for an interview.
- We talk about our newfound love for Braid on the XBox Live Arcade.
- I talk about my new gaming guilty pleasure, Onechanbara.
You can contact us at podcast@fandomania.com with any listener mail, questions, or comments.
February 23, 2009
On this week’s episode:
- We welcome Adam Sweeney to the Fandomania team.
- To celebrate Babylon 5’s 16th anniversary, we’re giving away some autographs, courtesy of GreenMustard.com.
- John has an interview with Doctor Who writer James Moran, straight from the Gallifrey One convention.
- Celeste and I talk about the conventions we have coming up, and we chat about Twitter and Celeste’s new job.
- I talk about Taken, starring Liam Neeson and Maggie Grace.
- We discuss the week in TV (spoilers!): 24, Chuck, Heroes, Lost, Terminator, Dollhouse, Battlestar Galactica, and Wolverine & The X-Men.
- Celeste has been playing more Tomb Raider Anniversary and Fable II.
- I’ve been playing GTA4: The Lost and Damned and Street Fighter 4.
- Celeste has a bit of a rant about the new XBox 360 avatar clothes.
February 16, 2009
On this week’s episode:
- I talk about some tech changes with the podcast feed.
- We announce a chance for you to win a Bear McCreary prize pack.
- Celeste and I talk more about our newfound love for Twitter, what we did for Valentine’s Day, my recurring computer virus, and our weird and stinky water.
- We talk in depth about all the TV from the past week (spoiler warning!): 24, Heroes, Fringe, Lost, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Dollhouse, and Battlestar Galactica.
- We spend some time with the games we played this week: Midnight Club Los Angeles, Dark Sector, and Tomb Raider Anniversary.
- I talk about the trailers for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 and Dead Rising 2.
- We are dumbfounded by the X-Play Killzone 2 review debacle.
You can write to us at podcast@fandomania.com.
February 9, 2009
On this week’s episode:
- We’re giving away a copy of Disney’s Bolt soundtrack!
- I won an iPod and spend some time geeking out about it.
- Celeste and I both have forged into the wilderness of Twitter and have a lot to say about the experience.
- We welcome Paige MacGregor, our newest staff member, and wish her a happy birthday.
- We briefly talk about why we haven’t watched Repo yet.
- There’s a LOT of TV talk this week: The Office (two episodes), 24, Heroes, Chuck, Fringe, Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Wolverine and the X-Men, and Spaced.
- Celeste and I talk a little about some conventions we have coming up.
- I’ve been playing some Tomb Raider Underworld and am less forgiving than Celeste is.
- Celeste is replaying Fable 2 as a bad guy (girl?) and still loves the game.
You can e-mail us at podcast@fandomania.com with listener mail, questions, and comments.
February 2, 2009
On this week’s episode:
- We announce a contest to win the CD soundtrack to The Dead Pool.
- We congratulate John and Lyn on their engagement and wish Lyn a happy birthday.
- Celeste vents about why you shouldn’t bring babies to a violent movie.
- We talk about the Underworld series and the newest film, Rise of the Lycans.
- We discuss the TV we watched this week at length: 24, Fringe, Lost, and Battlestar Galactica.
- Celeste and I talk about the ridiculousness of TV and movie promotion these days.
- I give no love to Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts.
- Celeste is frustrated by Tomb Raider Underworld.
- My hype for Resident Evil 5 dies after a Capcom interview.
January 26, 2009
On this week’s episode:
- I am, once again, infected with The Cold.
- Celeste and I talk about the awesome concert we went to last weekend and the job Celeste landed shortly thereafter.
- We give good wishes to Celeste’s mom in the hospital.
- We talk about The Chimes, a play by Kevin Snipes we went to see.
- The Lost season 5 premiere has us thinking about Doctor Who and the implications of time travel.
- Battlestar Galactica is headed toward an undoubtedly dire conclusion.
- We talk about 24 and this week’s fantastic Fringe episode.
- Celeste and I discuss the new Wolverine and the X-Men cartoon series that just premiered on Nicktoons.
- Neither of us is much impressed by this year’s Oscar nominations.
- I give my thoughts about some new comics released this week: Dark Avengers #1 and X-Factor #39.
- Celeste and I both finished Prince of Persia on the XBox 360, and we talk about the surprisingly effective ending.
You can write to us at podcast@fandomania.com. The intro music for this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
January 19, 2009
On this week’s episode:
- My computer has rebelled. It has a plan.
- Celeste and I are heading south to see Billy Joel.
- We’re giving away a copy of the Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles soundtrack CD this week.
- Dexter has married his sister.
- We’re concerned about Steve Jobs’ health and discuss its possible impact on Apple.
- We discuss Ricardo Montalban’s passing.
- I have some self conflict about the Watchmen movie now that the lawsuit is over.
- I talk about how Final Crisis #6 puts the nail in the coffin, so to speak.
- We talk about the 24 season premiere in a spoilery way.
- We also discuss the Battlestar Galactica season premiere and the webisodes in way-spoilery ways.
- Celeste and I talk about why we’ve been enjoying Prince of Persia.
- Celeste lets us in on her very first XBox co-op experience.
- She also has a bone to pick with Microsoft about avatar clothes.
You can write to us at podcast@fandomania.com. The intro music for this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
January 12, 2009
In this week’s episode:
- Celeste and I talk about this week’s 24 premiere and the previous seasons.
- We reflect on our spoiler policies a bit.
- We talk about the awesomeness that is Stargate SG-1 and how we just finished watching season 1.
- Celeste and I both finished the story missions for Saint’s Row 2 this week, and we talk about our thoughts on the game versus Grand Theft Auto 4.
- I’ve started playing Prince of Persia and talk a little about that.
- I traded for Pokemon on Goozex and discuss my very first foray into the world of electric rats.
- We talk about recent XBox Live Arcade releases, including Crosswords and Puzzle Master.
- The new issue of Buffy, written by Jane Espenson, released last week, and we have some semi-spoilery discussion about it.
- We give our opinions of the recently announced casting of Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor.
- I talk about this week’s merge of Mechazilla.com with Fandomania.
- We give you a chance to win the Rest Stop 2 CD soundtrack.
- I recount how Barack Obama and Spider-Man have kept me awake at night.
You can write to us at podcast@fandomania.com. The intro music for this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
January 5, 2009
This week’s episode is a special one, recorded on the handheld with
guest hosts John and Lyn on New Year’s Night. In the episode:
- We introduce Lyn as Fandomania’s newest staff member.
- John recounts his Christmas loot for us.
- We discuss amusing and not-so-amusing convention encounters with Michael Biehn and James Marsters.
- Lyn talks about what she got for Christmas.
- We discuss the 2008 Doctor Who Christmas Special, leading to a discussion of all things Who.
- Celeste and I revisit our discussion from previous weeks about genre actors crossing over TV shows.
- John and Lyn tell us about their favorite video games of 2008, from Grand Theft Auto 4 to Princess Debut.
- We talk about fighting games: Soul Calibur, Dead or Alive, and Mortal Kombat.
- John doesn’t like Star Wars. And is in the minority.
- John does like Indy 4 and tells us why.
- We discuss a bunch of TV from the past, as well as upcoming shows, including 24, Heroes, Dollhouse, Drive, Lost, and Nip Tuck.
- We chat about the Star Trek and Dragonball Z movies that are being made.
- John and I disagree about The Office.
- Lyn leads a heartfelt discussion about people in entertainment that we lost in 2008…
- … before John derails the podcast by asking for our 2009 celebrity death wishes.
- We conclude by reading Entertainment Weekly’s best and worst video games lists of 2008 with incredulity.
You can write to us at podcast@fandomania.com. The intro music for this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
December 29, 2008
On this week’s episode:
- Celeste and I give a status update on our move.
- We discuss our Christmas loot, and Celeste talks about her new iPod Touch in detail.
- We announce a new contest to give away two copies of the Eureka CD soundtrack.
- I geek out a little about watching Netflix via my XBox 360.
- We talk about the 2008 Doctor Who Christmas special, “The Next Doctor.”
- Celeste and I look back on 2008 and discuss our “best of” lists in movies, TV, and video games.
You can write to us at podcast@fandomania.com. The intro music for this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
December 22, 2008
On this week’s episode:
- We’re in the new house, and I’m fighting off a cold.
- Celeste gives her thoughts on the end of Heroes: Villains and the beginning of Heroes: Fugitives.
- We discuss a lot of genre actor connections between many of the shows we watch.
- Celeste and I talk about the season finale of Dexter.
- We draw some parallels and give some love to Pushing Daisies and Wonderfalls.
- Battlestar Galactica’s Richard Hatch joins us for the second time for an interview.
- Celeste talks about finishing the main story quest in Fable II.
- I’m impressed by many games extending their longevity via downloadable content.
- I amuse Celeste by talking about the free Doritos game on the XBox Live Arcade.
- We hit the highlights of the Video Game Awards winners and give our picks.
- I talk a little about Buffy the Vampire Slayer #20, written by Jeph Loeb.
- We’re both fairly disgusted by the spin DC editorial is giving the end of Batman RIP.
You can write to us at podcast@fandomania.com. The intro music for this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
December 15, 2008
In this super-short episode, we talk about being in the middle of moving, and we promise to have a longer, more fandomish episode next week. For real!
December 8, 2008
In this week’s episode:
- We talk about Fandomania.com’s new look.
- My grandmom takes a big trip.
- We announce a contest to win the Rest Stop 2 soundtrack CD.
- I’ve given up on Heroes, but Celeste watched the newest episode.
- We talk about the other TV from the week: Pushing Daisies, Chuck, Dexter, Fringe, and Terminator.
- Julie Caitlin Brown from Babylon 5 talks with us.
- I give my thoughts on the new Punisher War Zone film.
- Celeste is addicted to Fable II.
- We talk about how disgusting the Boomers are in Left 4 Dead.
- I talk about the end of Marvel’s Secret Invasion event.
- Celeste and I discuss the newest issue of the Buffy comic.
The music in this episode is provided by The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
December 1, 2008
On this week’s episode:
- We announce a new contest for a copy of Disney’s Bolt soundtrack CD.
- Celeste and I will be moving to a new Fandomania Central in a couple of weeks.
- We talk about our respective Thanksgivings and give a shout out to some of Celeste’s relatives.
- Tim Kring puts the final nail in Heroes’ coffin for me, and I finally stop watching the show.
- We talk about all the good TV we’ve had time to watch this week: 24, Chuck, True Blood, Dexter, and Fringe.
- John has an interview with Doctor Who writer Terrance Dicks.
- Celeste dips her toe into the roleplaying game realm with Fable II.
- I talk about all the games I played while Celeste was out of town: Fallout 3, Mortal Kombat Vs. DC, Quantum of Solace, and Left 4 Dead.
- We are amused by the Easter egg hidden in the New XBox Experience’s avatar system.
- I sound off about the ending of Batman RIP this week, which leads into our discussion of comic book event storylines.
You can send us listener mail to podcast@fandomania.com.
November 24, 2008
In this week’s episode:
- We talk a little about the film Nobel Son that’s opening in limited release in December.
- Celeste and I recount some of our adventures from the past week, including her birthday, MuggleCon, and house hunting.
- Celeste, fresh off having finished the Twilight books, gives her thoughts about book four.
- We lament the end of Pushing Daisies.
- I spew wrath upon the garbage that is Heroes, and we have no faith in Tim Kring.
- We talk about enjoying this week’s Chuck and possibilities surrounding the announcement that Chuck’s Josh Schwartz is writing the new X-Men movie.
- Celeste and I delve into the rest of our TV for the week: Dexter, Robot Chicken, Terminator, Fringe, and True Blood.
- Celeste makes an observation about the actresses in many of the shows we’re watching.
- I give my review of Mirror’s Edge after having finished the story mode.
- Celeste likes her new XBox avatar, and we talk a little about the newly released NXE.
- I send some praise to the new XBox Live Arcade game, A Kingdom for Keflings, as well as to the new James Bond Quantum of Solace game.
You can e-mail us (and should!) at podcast@fandomania.com.
November 17, 2008
On this episode:
- We celebrate Celeste’s birthday with Rock Band and a bad Raul Julia movie.
- I give my opinion of Quantum of Solace.
- We discuss the TV we’ve watched over the past week: Heroes, Dexter, Chuck, Fringe, and Terminator.
- Stephen Furst, aka Vir from Babylon 5 and Flounder from Animal House, joins us for an interview.
- Celeste and I talk about our New XBox Experiences and how we like the avatars and updated interface.
- We talk about the Left 4 Dead demo and our opinion of Guitar Hero World Tour.
You can send us listener mail to podcast@fandomania.com.
November 10, 2008
In this week’s episode:
- Celeste professes her new fandom for Twilight.
- We talk about Michael Crichton’s sad passing.
- Celeste and I discuss Circuit City’s troubles, along with our buying habits at other retail megaliths.
- Bodie Olmos, aka Hotdog from Battlestar Galactica, is our special guest and talks about the show and his character.
- We cast a critical eye at the latest episode of Ghost Hunters.
- Celeste is disgusted by the way vampires die on True Blood.
- We talk about this week’s Dexter and Terminator episodes.
- I bring up Fox’s asinine decision to put Dollhouse on Friday nights at 9pm.
- We have a trivia contest for some Eureka swag.
- I find Silent Hill: Homecoming far inferior to Dead Space, and I give my opinion of Farcry 2.
- We talk about my most recent and all-consuming addiction: Fallout 3.
- I get excited about the new James Bond Quantum of Solace video game.
You can write to us at podcast@fandomania.com. The intro music for this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
Be sure to add us on MySpace!
November 3, 2008
In this week’s episode:
- Celeste and I recap our Halloween weekend.
- We discuss the Ghost Hunters 2008 live episode.
- We talk about the awesome time we had at Vulkon’s Orlando Fall 2008 event.
- Peter Jurasik (Londo Mollari from Babylon 5) sits down with us to discuss his work on the show and everything he’s been up to since then. And yes, he does bust out the accent.
- Celeste and I talk about the rest of the TV we’ve watched this week: Heroes, Dexter, Chuck, The Office, and Pushing Daisies.
- We have some thoughts about video games we’ve been playing lately: Fallout 3, Dead Space, Silent Hill Homecoming, Fable 2, and Saints Row 2.
- Celeste and I discuss the newly released demo for Mirror’s Edge, as well as the upcoming Beatles game.
You can write to us at podcast@fandomania.com. The intro music for this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
Be sure to add us on MySpace!
October 27, 2008
In this week’s episode:
- We talk about our Halloween plans and the upcoming Orlando Vulkon convention.
- I give my thoughts on Saw V.
- We talk about Heroes and how my opinion has changed a bit since last week.
- Celeste and I discuss the other TV shows we watched this week, including Dexter, True Blood, Chuck, and Fringe.
- We talk about Battlestar Galactica and how our fandom for it has changed over the years.
- Gigi Edgely (www.gigiedgely.com) talks with me about an upcoming project or two.
- Celeste is certifiably addicted to Saints Row 2.
- I give some love to Dead Space.
- I momentarily freak out about all the upcoming games, as well as my current backlog of games.
You can write to us at podcast@fandomania.com. The intro music for this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
Be sure to add us on MySpace!
October 20, 2008
In this week’s episode:
- I recount my adventures at my first horror convention from this past weekend.
- Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango from Ghost Hunters talk with me about their upcoming Halloween special and their experiences.
- I share my Halloween hype for Saw 5, Dead Space, and other spooky things with Celeste, who pretty much has no interest in being scared.
- Celeste and I give some respect to Saints Row 2.
- I give a big thumbs up to Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and a tentative bit of excitement to Fable II.
- We briefly discuss Heroes and why I don’t want to talk about it anymore.
- Celeste and I talk about all the TV from the past week that we do feel a need to discuss: Dexter, The Office, Fringe, Pushing Daisies, Ghost Hunters, Chuck, and True Blood.
- As one contest ends, another begins.
You can write to us at podcast@fandomania.com. The intro music for this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
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October 13, 2008
In this week’s episode:
- I offer up the Eureka Soundtrack CD as loot in a new contest.
- Celeste and I mercilessly mock the Most Haunted live special from Gettysburg.
- We discuss Heroes and where it’s going wrong, and we read a bunch of Heroes-related listener mail.
- We talk about the rest of the TV we watched last week: Dexter, Chuck, True Blood, Terminator, The Office, and Pushing Daisies.
- I continue my ballad of the dead XBox 360, but there just might be a happy ending after a lot of nonsense.
- Celeste and I talk about a bunch of games that we’ve been playing and / or want to play: Star Wars The Force Unleashed, Lego Batman, Saints Row 1 and 2, Little Big Planet, and the New XBox Experience.
- Kelly has an interview with fantasy author Tracy Akers.
You can write to us at podcast@fandomania.com. The intro music for this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
October 6, 2008
In this week’s episode:
- We marvel at the awesome B-movieness that is Shark Attack 3, and I come up with an impromptu Shark Attack contest.
- Celeste and I talk about the newest episode of Heroes.
- We discuss the season premieres of Chuck and Pushing Daisies.
- We have mixed opinions of the first two episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
- Celeste and I briefly discuss the newest episodes of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles and Fringe.
- I share a story I read about the crazy circumstances under which Eureka’s latest episode was written.
- We do some comic talk about Marvel Zombies 3 #1 and X-Men Legacy #216.
- There is a moment of silence for my sixth (6th!) dead XBox 360.
- We talk a little about Fable II and a couple of upcoming Wii games.
- I give my thoughts about the Walmart exclusive AC/DC Rock Band game.
- We read from the mailbag about the Amazon Kindle and Fan Art Friday.
You can write to us at podcast@fandomania.com. The intro music for this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
September 29, 2008
In this week’s episode:
- We talk about Fandomestic and The Frugal Fan, the two new Fandomania features.
- Kelly interviews author Robert Buettner.
- Celeste and I discuss the Heroes season 3 premiere at length and disagree about time travel.
- We talk about the (mid-?) season finale of Eureka.
- Celeste tries to read some classic Batman while I vent about Ultimates 3.
- I talk about Pure and Warhammer Online.
- Talking about the New XBox Experience leads into a discussion of the demerits of the Wii.
- We briefly touch on Jack Thompson’s disbarment and Johnny Depp’s long list of upcoming roles.
- There’s a new contest running this week.
You can write to us at podcast@fandomania.com. The intro music for this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
September 22, 2008
In this week’s episode:
- Celeste and I rave about Rock Band 2 and a few upcoming video games.
- I give my take on the CAG prank heard round the blogosphere.
- Kelly talks with Lynn Abbey (lynnabbey.com), editor of the Thieves World anthologies.
- Celeste and I discuss the drama surrounding the production of Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse.
- We both have good things to say about Fringe, and we talk about a few other TV shows we watch.
- Celeste still likes True Blood, and I still think Sookie Stackhouse is a silly name.
- We agree that Eureka is a fantastic show and shouldn’t be peddling Degree in every episode.
- I talk with Dean Haglund (deanhaglund.com), Langley from The X-Files and The Lone Gunmen.
- We read from the mailbag about comic book movies.
We also have a new contest running this week. Send in your questions and listener mail to podcast@fandomania.com, and you’ll be entered to win the Eureka CD soundtrack by Bear McCreary.
The intro music for this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
September 15, 2008
In this week’s extra-long episode:
- Celeste and I chat about Stargate SG-1, Terminator, and Ghost Hunters.
- We agree that Fringe is fantastic and that more people should watch it.
- We disagree about the merits of True Blood.
- I invite you to enter our contest to win the Eureka soundtrack CD.
- Richard Hatch from Battlestar Galactica talks with us about his show, as well as where he sees TV and networks heading in the future.
- Celeste talks about having finished reading Watchmen for the first time.
- We discuss Marvel’s Secret Invasion comics and the new adaptation of Stephen King’s The Stand.
- Celeste and I praise the Buffy comic and rant about the Angel one.
- Novelist Kevin J. Anderson talks with Kelly about his career, books, and fandom.
- I briefly talk about Burn After Reading.
- We close the show with some video game talk, covering Rock Band 1 and 2, The Force Unleashed, Viva Pinata 2, and Mercenaries 2.
The intro music for this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
You can send mail to us at podcast@fandomania.com.
September 8, 2008
We’re back from Dragon*Con, and in this week’s episode:
- Celeste and I remember a few things we forgot to mention while at Dragon*Con.
- Kelly interviews author Keith R. A. DeCandido.
- I build Cthulhu in Spore.
- I realize that Too Human is actually a pretty good game.
- Celeste gives Jonathan Coulton some Rock Band love.
- We ponder how Ghost Hunters has changed since the early seasons.
- Celeste and I talk a little about the Dexter season 3 premiere we saw early.
- We go fangeeky over Doctor Who and Stargate.
The intro music for this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network, and the outro music is from Jonathan Coulton.
You can send listener mail to us at podcast@fandomania.com.
September 1, 2008
This week is our Dragon*Con 2008 special, live from our hotel room
in Atlanta. Celeste and I are joined by John (aka the Top 10 guy), as
well as our roomies for the convention, Ginny McQueen and Rob. We
discuss our experiences at the convention, our encounters with some of
the famous folks, and some of the costumes we’ve seen firsthand. And we
get attacked by a swarm of birds.
The intro music for this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
You can send listener mail to us at podcast@fandomania.com.
August 25, 2008
Celeste is back this week, and we cover:
- More about our Chicago trip
- Some cool upcoming article series for the blog
- The celebs we’re looking forward to seeing at Dragon*Con
- Our shock and surprise at the newest episode of Eureka
- My thoughts about Death Race and the new Cthulhu movie
- Lots of video game hype, from The Force Unleashed to Spore to Castle Crashers
- Why I’m into Marvel’s Secret Invasion but not DC’s Final Crisis
- This week’s comic book contest
The intro music for this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
You can send listener mail to us at podcast@fandomania.com.
August 18, 2008
I’m solo this week as Celeste is off having dental unpleasantries. In this shorter than usual episode I talk about: * Our weekend in Chicago * What I liked and didn’t like about The Clone Wars * The awesomeness that is Memento * Eureka’s weird deodorant ads * Fable 2 Pub Games * The comics giveaway contest that you can enter here
The music featured in this episode comes from Monkeeman and Jonathan Coulton via the Podsafe Music Network.
You can send listener mail to us at podcast@fandomania.com.
August 11, 2008
We’re back for a second week! Here’s what we cover in this episode:
- Celeste’s opinions about Y The Last Man and the upcoming movie
- Our analysis of Buffy the Vampire Slayer #17 (spoiler warning!)
- A shout out to our comic creating buddy Grant Gould
- My enjoyment of Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2
- Yoda’s quest for the Soul Calibur
- My dip back into Burnout Paradise
- Celeste’s thoughts about Thailand banning Grand Theft Auto 4
- Dr. Phil’s typically ignorant treatment of Star Wars fandom
- The finale of I Survived a Japanese Game Show (spoiler warning!)
- Why we dislike spoilers and how it’s becoming harder to avoid them
- The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor’s critical acclaim
- A brief mention of MMO’s
- A bag of rocks
The music featured in this episode comes from The Crowd, via the Podsafe Music Network.
You can send listener mail to us at podcast @ fandomania.com.
August 4, 2008
It’s the inaugural episode of the Fandomania Podcast! In this episode you’ll get to meet Celeste and me, and you’ll hear us talk about:
- TV shows, comics, and games we’re into
- Our religious experience with The Dark Knight via IMAX
- My disappointment with The X-Files: I Want To Believe
- Our thoughts about the Eureka season 3 premiere (spoiler warning!)
- A discussion of the Doctor Who season 4 finale (spoiler warning!) and Torchwood
- Why Joss Whedon let us down with Dr. Horrible (spoiler warning!)
- How we’ve been doing with WiiFit
- The saga of my broken Rock Band peripheral
If you’d like to send in listener mail, you can drop us a note at podcast@fandomania.com. Who knows? We might read your letter on the air in an upcoming episode!