Tower of Technobabble: Recent Episodes
Dave Davis, Ben Schneider, Paul Moeller
Three geeks from different, but often overlapping, perspectives talk about pop culture, bigfoot, things they just don't get, and things that make them so happy that someone should slap them.
Kentucky Slim re-reconsiders some of his past reconsiderations about aliens, and the Conduit tries to capture the zeitgeist of our times, with predictable results.
Science Advisor Rich renounces Science, and instead embraces the magical world of Harry Potter, the clitoris, and other magical entities. Also, the Conduit finally comes to grips with his ultimate lot in life.
After a brief identity crisis, Kentucky Slim regales us of tales from his adventure to Ireland, and the Repeater offers a story of a band trip gone wrong in the deep south.
Got a question? Towerbot's got an answer. It'll be an awful, possibly illegal answer, but it's an answer, dammit!
We dust off the Tower's equipment and launch into Season 7, talking about Rogue One, Gilmore Girls, Mad Men and a creepy guy with questionable material in his freezer. It's like we never left!
Show Notes:
• Gilmore Girls Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilmore_Girls
• Bigfoot hand unveiled, along with a bit of a meltdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K43Aib5rovI
• The Repeater and The Conduit chat about the world record that both we broke and broke us: http://moviemeltdown.libsyn.com/world-champion-geeks
• Paul's Wonderful new album, Medicine's Medicine: https://www.pauljohnisintrouble.com/
• Dave's Spiffy new book: http://www.davidfalkirk.com/threshold
We dust off that old fan favorite segment, Ask TowerBot, to get our resident AI's take on the problems of our listenership. (Corrected version - sorry about that!)
On this week’s fun sized episode, the Conduit, inspired by the Repeater’s Rockford Files fan fiction, has decided to take his latest obsession, Hawaii Five O, and have Rockford solve a case on their turf.
(Note: The Hawaii Five O depicted in this audio drama is the rebooted, sexy modern version, not the version from the 1970s with an increasingly skeletal Jack Lord. Adjust expectations as necessary.)
Daggor comes in to do a little light file keeping and, basically, rework the biggest movie in history, when he finds himself in the minority when it comes to "The Force Awakens." Will he keep his card key and Tower entrance codes? Tune in and find out!
We talk Star Wars. Because of COURSE we talk Star Wars. Also, one of our group was not as enamored of the film as might be expected....
Show Notes:
It's Star Wars. The Internet is engorged with Star Wars. Take your pick.
On the first "Fun Sized" TOT, The Repeater reveals what he was up to during our hiatus: He was writing "Rockford Files" fan fiction.
Everything old is new again it seems, with Star Trek, MST3K and that indie movie from the '70s, Star Wars, coming back around. This week, we take a look at this trend, as well as examine the Conduit's new old obsession.
MST3K Kickstarter project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mst3k/bringbackmst3k
New Star Trek Series: http://www.startrek.com/article/new-star-trek-series-premieres-january-2017
Star Wars: Couldn’t find anything. Sorry.
Hawaii Five-O: http://www.cbs.com/shows/hawaii_five_0/
Baywatch - Complete Collection (Including Baywatch Nights) - http://www.amazon.com/Baywatch-Complete-Collection-79-DVD-Seasons/dp/B00GP9B0Q8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449164100&sr=8-1&keywords=baywatch
Proper Beard Management: http://www.gq.com/story/beard-guide
We kick off our sixth season by actually having a sixth season! This time, we investigate the mythical (?) sea creature near and dear to our hearts, the Loch Ness Monster, and then devolve from there. (*Note: This is an updated file - the previous version was causing some crashes. Ol' Uncle Conduit is sorry about that.)
Show Notes
Ben’s land (zoom out to see the Bird and Turtle Island) - https://www.google.com/maps/@56.6272581,-5.3139497,3a,75y,199.74h,81.43t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sEG-QABOOMKwUJqufssD7oA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
Motel Hell - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081184/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Jurassic World - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0369610/]
Loch Ness Monster and The Surgeon’s Photo - http://hoaxes.org/photo_database/image/the_surgeons_photo/
After 196 episodes, the curtain closes on the Tower of Technobabble. Or does it? Dun Dun Duuuuuuuuun!
This week, The Repeater reveals the answer to the cliffhanger that left everyone on the edge of their seat about which television show he’s been enjoying while getting his screaming bundle of joy off to night night land, as well as how this show is stuffing the “doctor who” void in his heart that the last season failed to fill. Also, he refers to his infant daughter as quote unquote “he” late in the show, but we let it slide.
Show Notes:
The Rockford Files Homepage:
http://www.thesandbox.net/arm/rockford/
Facebook: Rockford Files Fans:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rockford-Files-Fans/188791224502851
A Tribune to the Rockford Files:
http://www.pimall.com/nais/pivintage/rockford.html
The Thrilling Detective Web Site: Jim Rockford:
http://www.thrillingdetective.com/rockford.html
The Rockford Files Fans Get Together for their First Festival:
http://starcarcentral.wordpress.com/2011/07/27/james-garner-rockford-files-fanfest/
The Tower celebrates the triumphant return of The Repeater, fresh from getting his ass kicked by a baby. He shares his 3 a.m. musings, and makes a startling comment about his beloved Doctor Who. Also, the Conduit learns if Emmanuel Lewis is dead or alive. The answer will both shock and amaze you.
Show Notes:
The action figure Repeater DID purchase:
http://www.peter-capaldi-news.com/blog/doctor-series-seven-regeneration-figure-available-pre-
order/
Emmanuel Lewis with Mayim Bialik, circa 1988: http://www.mayimbialik.net/personal-gallery/_1399989885/
We discuss using your image to sell things...sometimes you're selling your image!
Also, is it still 'too many cooks'?
Good grief! It's possible.
Show Notes:
Acura “hires” dead punk god (and rumored girlfriend stabber) Sid Vicious to sell their luxury automobiles. Seriously. Sid F**king Vicious:
http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/sid-vicious-help-acura-aims-shake-sedan-advertising-159402
Other odd celebrity endorsement deals:
http://www.cracked.com/article_19544_5-insane-celebrity-product-endorsements-by-historic-figures.html/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=fanpage&utm_campaign=new+article&wa_ibsrc=fanpage
We take a look at one of the major symptoms of the impending death of newspapers, and the celebrate the fact that we (humans) hit a comet with a robot.
Show Notes:
Old People now rule the funnies! http://www.timesdispatch.com/entertainment-life/judge-parker-rex-morgan-mark-trail-win-reader-vote-on/article_cb536c63-a05f-5b66-85e7-a2fe8b3d2fcb.html
Rosetta: Ambition: The Film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H08tGjXNHO4
The Conduit regales us with tales of his adventure to Scotland. And by regales, I mean shows us his slides. He witnessed a bloodless attempt at revolution, and somehow managed to avoid scams in Paris.
Pro-Independence: http://www.yesscotland.net/
Pro-Union: http://www.bettertogether.net/page/content/thank-you
Part of Grand Theft Auto V came from Scotland: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockstar_North
Scams to watch out for in Paris (The Conduit saw two instances of this, and a friend saw a third, so this list is pretty darned accurate):http://www.huffingtonpost.com/budget-travel/4-scams-to-watch-out-for_b_4241121.html
The return trip, where some jerk set the Chicago FAA Tower on fire: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/alleged-faa-saboteur-high-when-he-started-control-tower-fire/
We get down to fundamentals this week with another episode of Chick Tract Theater. And, spoiler alert, Halloween and peer pressure are the fast track to putting your hand in Satan’s surprise basket of candy.
Show Notes:
Happy Halloween: http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/0032/0032_01.asp
The Little Princess (the one we almost did this week) http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/0063/0063_01.asp
Hold on to your bladders, because it’s time for Tower of Technobabble's Tales of Terror - we have frightening tales from 1970s television, an original horror story, and a cryptid tale that the Repeater somehow missed. Are you holding your bladders? Seriously? Okay then. Here we go!
That’s Incredible/Amityville Horror crossover - http://www.amityvillefaq.com/intti.html
Bad Stretch of Road - follow along at http://eldave3000.com/?p=143
We present to you…the Aswang! - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aswang
Relive Daggor’s horror! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bFmW7tSmmY
We have science advisor, Rich, to keep us company again as we wade through the murky waters of the urban sasquatch in this week's podcast as it is unofficially the return of the "Bigfoot Roundup!!" I say unofficial because the original intro music for the bigfoot roundup strangely disappeared at the same time as the Conduit (Dave). Enjoy!
Another episode of the Tower's Firing Squad -
- Paul has a scary ghost movie review (except there aren't any ghosts in it I swear!!)
http://youtu.be/wZ4mSBE3ip8
- Rich drinks a poop shake
- and Ben revels in the legacy of Snake River Canyon, 40 years later
http://www.ktvb.com/story/news/local/2014/09/09/rocket-test-snake-river-canyon-jump/15361345/
http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/years-after-knievel-s-attempt-complete-canyon-jump-still-sought/article_71e12698-a0fd-56be-9707-b2c3f887a0cc.html
http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/devils-and-deep-blue-sky?page=0%2C0
Rich reports on the Space Taxi Race, and Ben is mad
http://www.nasa.gov/press/2014/september/nasa-chooses-american-companies-to-transport-us-astronauts-to-international/
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2758436/Were-space-Nasa-reveals-Boeing-SpaceX-build-Americas-new-space-taxi-shuttle-finally-replaced.html
http://www.spacenews.com/article/civil-space/41675with-commercial-crew-award-close-rivals-mull-future-without-nasa-funds
http://lightsinthedark.wordpress.com/2014/09/10/space-mountain-2/
http://lightsinthedark.wordpress.com/2014/09/13/spacecrafts-selfie-is-photobombed-by-a-comet/
http://lightsinthedark.wordpress.com/2012/07/16/to-the-moon-apollo-11-liftoff-hd-video/
The Repeater - Scary haunted...uh...microwave story
AND...
Science Advisor Rich reveals the TRUE ethics of class:
Today we discuss embarrassing moments. Not just your average gaffs, but generally earth shattering moments of embarrassment...everybody's got one. Even now, I'm considering not posting this podcast. Geez...I wonder if I'll be recognized.
The Repeater fears the lying liars on Facebook
Kentucky Slim parades the merits of the hermit lifestyle
and The Conduit shares weird ass scientific questions from the new book by the author of xkcd.
The Conduit takes a special moment to review the mystery that was the XFL. Get your helmet and singlet on. This is gonna get messy!
We're back, streamlined and ready for Season 5! We kick things off with stories about enforced typing nostalgia, what's new at the zoo (escaping wolves, that's what!) and the problem with grimdire diregrim superhero movies. Welcome back to the Tower!
We return to the thrilling days of yesteryear, when, during the world record attempt at Wonderfest, our scratchy throated cast of meat bags attempted to do an episode from the Lone Ranger radio show. Get ready for accents going berserk, the most awkward saddling scene ever, and the surprising revelation about where our hero got all that silver.
Show Notes:
Wonderfest: http://www.wonderfest.com/
The Lone Ranger Radio Show Info: http://www.lonerangerfanclub.com/radio.html
The script, if you’d like to follow along: https://sites.google.com/site/microphoneplays/home/loneranger
How the pros did it: http://podbay.fm/show/270886797/e/1165778698?autostart=1
We conclude our talk with JR Southall on apocalyptic films that grabbed our attention, and then, at the end of all things, we discuss the future of the Tower of Technobabble.
Show Notes
• White Mountains/Tripods - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086818/?ref_=nv_sr_1
The White Mountains comics from Boys Life Magazine:
“The White Mountains”
http://the-haunted-closet.blogspot.com/2010/03/white-mountains-boys-life-mar-1981-july.html
“The City of Gold and Lead”
http://the-haunted-closet.blogspot.com/2010/04/city-of-gold-and-lead-boys-life-aug-82.html
“The Pool of Fire”
http://the-haunted-closet.blogspot.com/2010/04/pool-of-fire-boys-life-mar-84-aug-86.html
• The Terminator
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088247/?ref_=nv_sr_1
•The Quiet Earth
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089869/?ref_=nv_sr_4
- (It has a beautiful soundtrack, BTW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbuDh75IIxM)
• 28 Days Later
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289043/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Also mentioned:
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- 28 weeks later: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0463854/?ref_=nv_sr_2
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- The Road: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0898367/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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- The Walking Dead- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1520211/?ref_=nv_sr_1
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The Miracle Mile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjQdmT9yFCA
It’s doomsday all day at the Tower as we begin a two-part series with our friend from across from what used to be the Atlantic Ocean JD Southall. We take a look at cinematic apocalypses (apocalypi?) and examine why we probably would envy the dead, because we hate camping.
Show Notes:
War of the Worlds
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Worlds
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046534/?ref_=nv_sr_2
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0407304/?ref_=nv_sr_1
http://www.space.com/13197-mars-canals-water-history-lowell.html
Logan’s Run
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan%27s_Run_(film)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074812/?ref_=nv_sr_1
The Day of the Triffids
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0055894/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_of_the_Triffids
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Day_of_the_Triffids_(film)
Survivors
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivors_(1975_TV_series)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivors_(2008_TV_series)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1258189/?ref_=nv_sr_1
I Am Legend
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480249/?ref_=nv_sr_1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Legend_(novel)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Legend_(film)
Omega Man
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067525/?ref_=nv_sr_2
Last Man on Earth
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058700/?ref_=nv_sr_2
We’re giving you our presentation of the Sam Spade radio classic “The Blood Money Caper,” performed by our trio of scratchy throated players from their world record attempt at Wonderfest last month. All apologies to the hard workin’, hard drinkin’, hard lovin’ writers and actors from 1946 who originally brought this to the airwaves. For maximum effect, I’d recommend staying awake for 27 hours before listening - at that point, it’s gold.
Show Notes:
Some background on our play:
http://www.digitaldeliftp.com/DigitalDeliToo/dd2jb-Advs-Sam-Spade.html
The actual script, if you’d like to play along:
http://www.genericradio.com/show.php?id=3Y2HTBMCK
Another take on it by others who have had sleep and have actual girls for the girl roles:
http://amerad.libsyn.com/sam_spade_the_blood_money_caper
We continue our two-parter with Science Advisor Rich, where we talk World War II, including deadly nazi submarine toilets, unsinkable cats, a Starfleet engineer’s missing digit and a host of other stuff.
Show Notes:
70th Anniversary of the longest day
http://patriotpost.us/commentary/26463
Lockheed Burbank Airplane factory camouflaged to look like a town
http://www.seenandshared.com/air-factory.htm
Toilet malfunction sinks a Nazi U-Boat
http://www.wired.com/2011/04/0414toilet-malfunction-sinks-u-boat/
Unsinkable Sam the cat
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsinkable_Sam
Surplus Purple Hearts
http://www.americanheritage.com/content/half-million-purple-hearts?page=show
Tracer bullets
http://blogs.howstuffworks.com/brainstuff/how-tracer-bullets-work-or-the-closest-thing-we-have-right-now-to-laser-blasters/
New way to clean a clogged toilet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw9abgNDF4Q&sns=em
Science advisor Rich joins us as we discuss the amount of ass our childhood heroes kicked, the strange case of a man with epic insomnia, the approaching artificial intelligence apocalypse that Towerbot’s warned them about for years and the sad fate of computer pioneer Alan Turing.
Show Notes:
• Something for the Repeater from Sean Vale via Facebook:
http://middleofbeyond.com/products/sasquatchcardigan
• The Bloodshot Tale of Paul Kern, or why a well-placed bullet through the frontal lobe might keep you up for 40 years:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Kern
• A computer passed the Turing Test for the first time!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/06/09/a-computer-just-passed-the-turing-test-in-landmark-trial/
• Actually, it didn’t, and the idea is stupid anyway:
https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20140609/07284327524/no-computer-did-not-pass-turing-test-first-time-everyone-should-know-better.shtml
• The Shameful Tale of A.I. Pioneer Alan Turing, or Chemically Castrating Your WWII Heroes is Wrong and Can’t Be Made Up for 60 Years After the Fact:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/24/world/europe/alan-turing-royal-pardon/
This week, on the tower of technobabble, we have two interviews conducted at their recent world record attempt at Wonderfest 2014. The first interview is with academy award winning special effect master Phil Tippett, on how he got into the business, how he’s preserving effects from his past films, and how he’s currently using special effects to tell a new story. Then, we speak with an honest-to-gosh stormtrooper about what goes in to a kick-ass stormtrooper’s uniform, how the imperial ranks are simply misunderstood, and how his group, the 501st legion, is working to do some good on our planet. We also get into some real-world issues from a different perspective than we usually see.
Show Notes
Interview with Phil TIppett
IMDB Info: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0864138/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Help Phil Make Mad God, Part 2!:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/madgod/phil-tippetts-mad-god-part-2
Tippett Studio: http://www.tippett.com/
Chronicle Collectibles: http://www.chroniclecollectibles.com/
Interview with Alex Brown (TK-3855) -
Name, Rank Serial Number: http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.php?userID=12431&costumeID=124
The Story Behind R2-KT and the people behind it:
http://www.r2kt.com/ and http://www.astromech.net/
The 501st Legion (Vader’s Fist, yo!): http://www.501st.com/
Ultra Pop!
https://www.facebook.com/UltraPopShop
Wonderfest
http://wonderfest.com/
Allllllll the 40 hours worth of material we got at Wonderfest:
http://toweroftechnobabble.com/WorldRecord.html
After their recent breaking of the Guinness Book of World Record for Longest Uninterrupted Webcast this past weekend (Pending), the Tower's meat bags are very, very sleepy.
We interview Dave Conover, the man who is going to let us set a world record at WonderFest this weekend, and Towerbot divulges the details of one of his many hobbies. Then, we bow to the inevitable and have a debate on various and sundry developments in the Star Wars universe. Daggor joins the fray, so c’mon in, take your shoes off and sit a spell, won’t you?
Show Notes:
World Record Attempt
WonderFest:
http://wonderfest.com/
Info on our attempt:
http://toweroftechnobabble.com/?page_id=4451
EVPs:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_voice_phenomenon
Star Wars - The photo that launched a bazillion geek debate, including this one:
https://starwars.com/news/star-wars-episode-7-cast-announced.html
The Repeater regales us with tales of Chattanooga, then we look at ancient tools of a popular author, surprising things the Pope says, and Kentucky Slim flies off the handle about UFO disinformation from the government. Oh, yeah, and the Repeater has breaking news about the Sugar Flat Road Creature Head, which sounds like a bunch of words jammed together but he swears it's a real thing.
Show Notes:
• We still need witnesses for our World Record attempt at Wonderfest on May 30 - June 1:
http://toweroftechnobabble.com/?page_id=4451
http://www.wonderfest.com
• George R.R. Martin and the DOShraki (Ha! Geek humor!): http://www.cinemablend.com/pop/Game-Thrones-Author-George-R-R-Martin-Writes-His-Books-Using-Dos-Program-64090.html
• UFO disinformation - Who the hell can we trust?
USAFOSI!:
http://www.openminds.tv/open-letter-u-s-air-force-allegations-ufo-disinformation/27071
Law Enforcement Hoaxes and muddying the waters:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alejandro-rojas/exair-force-law-enforceme_b_5312650.html
Where do we go from here?
http://disinfo.com/2012/11/what-is-the-future-of-ufology/
• Pope Francis says he would totally baptize aliens (the outer space kind - we checked):
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/pope-francis-says-he-would-baptise-aliens-9360632.html
• The Sugar Flat Road Creature Head:
http://chattanoogaghosttour.com/thelittlecuriosityshoppe.html
Daggor joins us to discuss the obligatory Star Wars news, then we look at voluntary invasive technology, and terrible, awful animals that should not exist. We then end with another installment of Chick Tract Theater, where Towerbot does a bitchin’ imitation of the Repeater.
Show Notes:
Star Wars Episode VII looking to cast ugly people:
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Star-Wars-Episode-VII-Looking-Cast-Really-Ugly-People-42878.html
Headline: Crazy Implant Girl!
http://kotaku.com/woman-puts-deus-ex-on-computer-chip-in-her-hand-1573033542
The Wasp that creates zombie cockroaches and yuck yuck YUCK!
http://www.sciencespacerobots.com/new-wasp-species-named-after-dementors-from-harry-potter-42620142
Headline! Octogoat!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/07/octogoat-photos-goat-with-8-legs_n_5282642.html
Chick Tract Theater: Evil Eyes!
http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/1030/1030_01.asp
We're excited about the prospect of having new Jedis to kick around, and then follow up on an urban legend that actually turned out to be true and a UFO story that probably won’t. We then look at the exciting escape plan of some German cows and end it all with the Repeater taking his Bigfoot rage out on the goldfish lobby. Warning: This episode contains an extreme ear worm. You’ve been warned.
Show Notes:
Star Wars Cast announced, with a whopping one woman!
http://io9.com/star-wars-episode-vii-cast-announced-1569312302
But another woman is coming:
http://io9.com/star-wars-vii-says-it-totally-has-another-major-female-1569849614
also, stormtrooper walking across Australia for charity:
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2011/07/a-stormtrooper-is-walking-across-australia-for-charity/
UFOs captured on film! Maybe!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/27/ufos-over-wittenberge-germany_n_3990741.html
Cows explode barn with the only tool at their disposal:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/28/farting-cows-barn-explode_n_4680348.html
Update! They actually found the E.T. Cartridges!
http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_25644581/hundreds-atari-e-t-games-surprise-landfill-diggers
Photos:
http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/27/et-atari-dig-in-pictures/
10 Animal myths people believe are true:
http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/animals/photos/10-false-animal-facts-most-people-think-are-true/lions-and-tigers-and
We try to fill a bigfoot-sized hole in the Repeater’s heart by stuffing it full of human weirdoes, scientific conjecture, and ass-slapping. We may not have done it, but we had fun trying.
Show Notes
Human Headlines!
Woman Arrested on Bestiality Charges After Looking for Horse on Craigslist:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/25/donald-waelde-horse-craigslist_n_5213786.html
Teen Arrested with Loaded Gun in Hoo-Ha
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/23/dallas-archer-gun-in-vagina_n_5198486.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular
Man Lost At Sea for 14 Months Denies Eating Shipmate
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/25/jose-salvador-alvarenga_n_5214480.html
Who’s Where When in Game of Thrones?
http://quartermaester.info/
Which GoT Family are you? We’re told the answers may surprise you!
http://www.buzzfeed.com/seancurry1/which-game-of-thrones-house-are-you
Answer this decade’s burning question: Are you a hipster?
http://www.buzzfeed.com/justincarissimo/are-you-actually-a-hipster
Earth’s Eight Biggest Unsolved Mysteries (?)
http://www.livescience.com/45019-earth-8-biggest-mysteries-countdown.html
We share some big news about an upcoming event, and then look at secret space fleets, Russia’s next annexation target, the search for buried treasure that no one wanted in the first place, and lies told by insane rednecks to achingly cute little girls.
Show Notes
We go for a world record at the 2014 Wonderfest
Existing Record:http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/12000/longest-uninterrupted-live-webcast
Wonderfest - http://wonderfest.com/
The stunning details on Earth’s secret space fleet! Shhhhh!
http://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2014/04/earths-secret-space-fleet.html
John Lear Disclosure briefing to Art Bell:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_9IYwBW39M#t=24
the text of the John Lear briefing:
http://www.coasttocoastam.com/show/2003/11/02
Russia’s designs on… The Moon!
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/04/12/russia_permanent_moon_base/
Did atari really bury millions of copies of the game “ET The Extra terrestrial” in a landfill dump in New Mexico?
Background
• the high times of Atari in 1981 - http://www.snopes.com/business/market/atari.asp
• getting the game rights - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E.T._the_Extra-Terrestrial_(video_game)
• background on the creator - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Scott_Warshaw
• Final solution - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_video_game_burial
• A documentary about the search - http://news92fm.com/428360/buried-80s-atari-e-t-games-to-be-unearthed/
• Also, Lisa - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Lisa
Bigfoot Roundup
Rick Dyer admits he lied and faked a body and cheated people … again
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Bigfoot-tracker-admits-body-is-a-fake-5363373.php
…even though he was on international news in January saying it was 100% real
http://fox4kc.com/2014/01/13/man-claims-to-have-killed-bigfoot-ready-to-prove-it-to-world-with-body/
BTW, here’s the petition to have him charged with fraud, if you’re bored this weekend...
http://www.change.org/petitions/united-states-department-of-justice-charge-rick-dyer-with-fraud?recruiter=16614263&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=share_twitter
We see who gets the space station in the big American/ Russian space break up, and then cast an eye into the future by examining the art of futurism, and then break out the old crystal ball and discuss what of modern culture will survive into the future, and what won’t.
Show Notes:
NASA suspends all Russian space cooperation … except for going to that pesky Space Station…
http://www.space.com/25339-nasa-suspends-russia-cooperation-ukraine.html
The spaceship company Ben is rooting for (unicorn kisses!) -
http://www.space.com/24401-dream-chaser-space-plane-2016-launch.html
Historical Perspectives:
The history of futurology -
http://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/nov/06/features11.g21
DIscussion Pit:
“Macbeth” sound clip is from
http://freelistens.blogspot.com/2010/08/tragedy-of-macbeth-by-william.html
The Global Internet Map (you can see our house from there!):
https://archive.nyafuu.org/foolfuuka/boards/wg/image/1388/68/1388680437089.jpg
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We take a quick look at the newest quest to pull back the shower curtain on the wonders of the sea before moving on to see why most societies in human history, possibly including ours, started to swirl down history’s bathtub drain. Grab your rubber ducky and your water wings and let’s watch civilization sink into the depths.
Show Notes:
Science Update
The Starship Enterprise of the Sea:
http://seaorbiter.com/en/vaisseau/seaorbiter-en-bref/
cutaway view:
http://seaorbiter.com/en/vaisseau/anatomie-seaorbiter/amenagements-equipements/
Layout: check out the command bridge, navigational bridge, the underwater hanger, the communication room … it’s so sci-fi!
http://seaorbiter.com/en/vaisseau/anatomie-seaorbiter/organisation-fonctionnelle/
Discussion Pit
Society is DOOMED (scientists claim):
http://www.livescience.com/44171-society-civilization-collapse-study.html
Three examples:
- Rome: http://www.history.com/news/history-lists/8-reasons-why-rome-fell
- Easter Island: http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/easter-island3.htm
Haiti vs Dominican Republic: http://www.theglobalist.com/haiti-and-the-dominican-republic-one-island-two-worlds
We discuss the exploits of Evel Knievel, beloved movies getting sequels, how The Repeater finds the films Up and Saving Private Ryan very similar, as only The Repeater can, then discuss the crazy theories about missing planes put forth by news organizations that should really know better, and how the NCAA is looking out for the kids they can’t make money off of.
Show Notes:
They’re making Incredibles 2! Yay! Also Cars 3! Ick!
http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2014/03/18/incredibles_2_cars_3_pixar_announces_sequel_plans_including_one_that_actually.html
Crazy lady thinks aliens took Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
http://nationalreport.net/aliens-abduct-malaysia-airlines-flight-mh370
Other mysterious plane disappearances:
http://www.livescience.com/44140-airplanes-history-of-disappearing.html
The NCAA officially opposes gambling on brackets in March!
http://www.ncaa.org/sites/default/files/bbd-gambling.pdf
and
http://sports.nationalpost.com/2014/03/18/ncaa-says-march-madness-bracket-pools-are-a-gambling-gateway-for-children/
How you can — and can’t — use the term “March Madness,” because the kids or something:
http://thefinancialbrand.com/10951/march-madness-trademark-issues-for-banks-credit-unions/
This week, Science Advisor Rich stops by to kick some knowledge on the freewheeling good times in the snake pits of yesteryear, then takes our crew on a tour of our solar system and gives us a quiz that the average American is apparently having trouble with. Also, The Repeater gets increasingly disenchanted with the american space program.
Show Notes:
• Glamping comes to Indy 500
http://www.indy500snakepit.com/index.php/glamping/
• Americans ignorant about science? Pish posh! Oh, wait — the Earth really does rotate around the Sun? Never mind. But, hey, take the quiz yourself along with us:
http://www.livescience.com/43593-americans-ignorant-about-science.html
• So how big is the solar system really? If the Sun were the size of a bowling ball, get ready for what’s still a long walk:
http://www.scalesolarsystem.66ghz.com/index.html
• Just for fun, play God (or fate or time or whatever floats your boat):
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1ac5/?cpg=60357247&msg_id=60357247&et_rid=508024727&linkid=60357247_text_1ac5
The Conduit treads on some dangerous ground as he makes one, final, all or nothing effort to get the Repeater to "get" superheroes. Daggor is dragged into the conversation as we discuss racism in superhero casting, why marvel is whupping DC’s behind in the film industry and who we would like to see put up on the silver screen.
Show Notes:
• Michael B. Jordan as Johnny “The Human Torch” Storm
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/fantastic-cast-revealed-article-1.1621005
• Marvel Vs. DC Movies - Who’s more successful?
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/01/08/dc-movies-vs-marvel-movies-as-told-by-dc/
• What the hell is the deal with Wonder Woman?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder_woman
Rom: Spaceknight!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rom_(comics)
This week, we “borrow” a British gentleman to talk about the paranormal happenings across the pond, as they say. It’s a lively topic, and I’m sure there’s no way he’ll sue us. To be on the safe side, though, Legal bot is in standby mode.
Show Notes
British Crop Circles (including the Bower & Chorley hoaxes) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crop_circle
Children of the Stones (1977 television program) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075491/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Beast of Exmoor - hellspawn or just a cute kitty?http://cryptidz.wikia.com/wiki/Black_Beast_of_Exmoor and http://www.exmoorzoo.co.uk/about-the-zoo-north-devon-exmoor-beast.asp
Beast of Bodmin - http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/life/mammals/beast-of-bodmin-moor/
Spring Hill Jack - http://science.howstuffworks.com/space/aliens-ufos/spring-heeled-jack.htm
Devil’s Footprints - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil's_Footprints
Hairy Hands - http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/discovering/legends/hairy_hands.shtml
Jersy Devil (topping off with some US-centric craziness) - http://weirdnj.com/stories/jersey-devil/
We prepare to kiss our collective ass goodbye in the most manly apocalypse to date, then take a look at bigfoot squatters in Motor City, and at a man who loves, active verb, automobiles, which Towerbot personally finds very distasteful and against the laws of God and Asimov.
Show Notes:
Ben Doesn’t Understand Superheroes - Some background info on Rocket Raccoon’s creator:
http://comicsbeat.com/on-bill-mantlo-rocket-raccoon-and-guardians-of-the-galaxy/
Breaking News:
It’s the end of the world… AGAIN! (For those that Ragnarok, we salute you):
http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/Blog/2014/02/17/Will-the-Ragnarok-Viking-apocalypse-happen-this-weekend/7131392661147/
I Don’t Get It
Slow ride, take it easy
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/15/edward-smith_n_4098886.html
Bigfoot Roundup:
Bigfoot movin’ on up into the ruins of Detroit Michigan
http://cryptozoologynews.com/bigfoot-living-in-detroit-ruins-house/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bigfoot-living-in-detroit-ruins-house&utm_reader=feedly
This week, in what might be our most offensive episode to date, we install a swear jar that goes horribly wrong, discuss why a UFO cult’s idea might be a great thing or a horrible mistake, learn about bigfoot inter-species adoption, find out why Homeless Hank’s body isn’t welcomed in Arizona, and then talk about why the movie going experience has degenerated into a fate worse than Sunday dinner with your family.
Show Notes:
Business oddity: Flappy Bird!
http://www.newsweek.com/flappy-birds-creator-made-internet-gold-then-he-killed-it-228673
UFO Cult backs first clitoris restoration hospital
http://www.health24.com/Lifestyle/Woman/News/UFO-cult-backs-Africas-first-clitoris-restoration-hospital-20140210
Bigfoot Roundup
We got a tip from a listener in England:
http://cryptozoologynews.com/woman-claims-raised-baby-bigfoot/
Homeless Hank the dead Bigfoot tour cancelled in Arizona:
http://www.wfsb.com/story/24657934/bigfoot-body-on-display-in-phoenix-area
PETA says don’t kill Sasquatch … Texas says “eh, whatever”:
http://roadtrippers.kinja.com/peta-doesnt-want-you-to-kill-bigfoot-texas-doesnt-re-1515162409
Discussion Pit
Why can’t people shut up at the movies?
Just to prove to Ben that “Her” was a real film: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798709/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
The Clone Wars coming to Netflix: http://starwars.com/news/star-wars-the-clone-wars-final-season-the-lost-missions-to-hit-netflix-on-march-7.html
This week, we decide to stop chasing bigfoot and go back to an old favorite - chasing ghosts. Also, there might be a new science fiction museum in Washington DC. They wanted Towerbot to be part of their robot hall of fame, but he's science FACT, baby.
Show Notes:
Confirmed! House haunted by demons! Ooooooh.
http://archive.indystar.com/article/20140125/NEWS/301250013/The-disposession-Latoya-Ammons
Confirmed! Ghost House bought by ghost hunting douche!
http://roadtrippers.kinja.com/ghost-adventures-star-buys-news-trending-demon-posses-1512615567
New Sci Fi museum proposed in Washington DC
http://www.space.com/24486-museum-of-science-fiction-crowdfunding.html
Learn more about the Sci-Fi Museum crowdsourcing and the plans for the layout:
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/museum-of-science-fiction-preview-location
We add a new member of the tower crew to spice things up, talk about how and why aliens might walk among us, how a toilet of infamy found it’s way to New Jersey, and then try to teach us something about World War I, which isn’t hard, considering we know nothing about WWI. Open up your mind holes and prepare to be enlightened.
Show Notes:
Aliens in Vegas!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2535698/Aliens-walk-theyre-refusing-share-technology-change-warring-polluting-ways-claims-former-Canadian-defense-minister.html
Nazis in the News!
Iran says US run by space nazis
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/01/13/iranian-news-agency-says-the-u-s-is-secretly-run-by-nazi-space-aliens-really/
Hitler’s toilet found in New Jersey
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2538526/Adolf-Hitlers-toilet-sale-good-working-order-one-infamous-owner.html
Historical Perspective
Rich fills us in on World War I, which was, apparently, important in shaping the modern world, although not important enough to, y’know, teach in school.
First world war propaganda posters:
http://www.firstworldwar.com/posters/uk.htm
Daggor joins us as we learn some surprising things about Kentucky Slim, and then we take a personality test and see how we stack up against fictional characters. Spoiler alert: There’s not a Kirk in the bunch of us. We then go into why dogs are like railguns when doing their business, and why the Conduit is breaking up with bigfoot shows. Warning for the squeamish - there’s a lot of poop in those last two stories.
Show Notes:
Discussion pit:
The worst dating profile ever still manages to hook a few:
http://www.cracked.com/blog/4-things-i-learned-from-worst-online-dating-profile-ever/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=010914
The Tower’s Myers-Briggs personality test:
The basics:http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/
Take the test here (it’s free!): http://www.keirsey.com/sorter/register.aspx
The types, in general: http://www.truity.com/view/types
Compare to:
Marvel Characters: http://www.elephantrobot.com/2013/11/marvel-myers-briggs.html
LOTR: http://churchm.ag/lord-of-the-rings-personality-types/
Star Wars: http://churchm.ag/star-wars-character-fits-myers-briggs-type/
And a bunch more:
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/JustForFun/ExamplesOfMyersBriggsPersonalitiesInStories
Science Update:
Your dog knows his north from south - do you?
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2014/01/dogs-poop-in-alignment-with-earths-magnetic-field-study-finds.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=pbsofficial&utm_campaign=newshour
Bigfoot Roundup
Dave has absolutely had it with bigfoot shows (Hey, kids! It’s rant time!)
Here’s a pretty good take on it (“The show’s format is part competition, part investigation and entirely stupid.”)
http://herald-review.com/blogs/decaturade/spike-s-million-dollar-bigfoot-bounty/article_13b98eb4-7cc0-11e3-bb78-0019bb2963f4.html
If you simply must have the actual link, and watch full episodes, knock yourself out (preferably before watching the show):
http://www.spike.com/shows/bigfoot-bounty
This week, on the tower of technobabble, We discuss just how funky a bot can be, go into some time travel conundrums, and then revisit the Dyatlov Pass incident and its surprising revelations. Then, we end up revisiting how Homeless Hank, the Bigfoot corpse, might have gotten a new lease on life. Or maybe its just another scam in a long line of scams. Probably that.
Show Notes:
Historical Perspectives - Return to the Dyatlov Pass
Just What Did Slaughter Nine Hikers in Siberia in 1959?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2401175/Dyatlov-Pass-Indicent-slaughtered-hikers-Siberias-Death-Mountain-1959.html
“Dead Mountain” by Donnie Eichar
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1452112746/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d4_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0JR9S1JYXV12FPE1XD4M&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846
Mysterious Universe podcast with “Dead Mountain” author Donnie Eichar
http://mysteriousuniverse.org/2013/11/10-18-mu-podcast/
Infrasound (not to be confused with “Brown Noise”)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infrasound
How to make a vortex:
http://toweroftechnobabble.com/tower/vortex.jpg
Various photos of the Dyatlov Pass Hikers:
http://therealevidenceoftheparanormal.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-dyatlov-pass-accident-attack.html
Bigfoot Roundup:
Homeless Hank Lives! (although he’s dead). And he’s going on tour! Unless he doesn’t!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/05/bigfoot-hunter-rick-dyer-creature-image_n_4538307.html
’10 Million Dollar Bigfoot Bounty' Judges Skeptical of Hunter's New Claims (and we’re skeptical of the 10 Million Dollar Bigfoot Bounty, but that’s for next week):
http://tv.yahoo.com/blogs/tv-news/-10-million-dollar-bigfoot-bounty--judges-skeptical-of-hunter-s-new-claims-004013134.html
A Summary of the Latest Bigfoot kerfuffle:
http://blog.roadtrippers.com/uncovering-the-dirty-secrets-behind-the-latest-dead-bigfoot-story/
Why this guy might not be above reproach (from 2008):
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/08/080820-bigfoot-body.html
And, finally, The Repeater’s photo essay:
http://toweroftechnobabble.com/tower/hankfaces.jpg
We kick off our fourth season in style, talking about dumb things that that creepy guy from the Transformers films did and said, two of the three of us buy into Google’s line that google expanding into the field of robotics is a good thing, and then we round it out with the controversial decision by Amazon to not sell any more Bigfoot porn. Porn for Bigfoots or porn featuring Bigfoots, you may ask? Well, stay tuned….
Show Notes:
Shia LaBeouf is no damned good
http://gawker.com/shia-labeouf-fucks-up-gets-caught-plagiarizing-again-1484814448
and
http://comicsbeat.com/update-troubles-and-plagiarism-charges-grow-for-labeouf-as-clowes-contemplates-legal-action/
and
http://defamer.gawker.com/shia-labeouf-keeps-plagiarizing-plagiarizing-and-plag-1486865137/@cordjefferson?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gawker%2Ffull+%28Gawker%29
and
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/shia-labeouf-takes-air-apology-writer-article-1.1564263
and (wow, this just keeps going)
http://www.mhpbooks.com/shia-labeouf-is-a-serial-plagiarist-who-ripped-off-daniel-clowes-robert-mcnamara-and-melville-house-author-benoit-duteurtre/
Related (in it’s hate for Mr. The Beef): Amzing UK broadcaster Mark Kermode gives the best Michael Bay/Transformers 3 rant ever:
http://youtu.be/fwkL53bH0PI
Um, what’s Google up to?
http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/16/technology/google-boston-dynamics-robots/
BIGFOOT ROUNDUP: Bigfoot LOVE….denied.
http://www.businessinsider.com/monster-porn-amazon-crackdown-sex-fantasy-bigfoot-2013-12
We try to teach The Repeater the true meaning of Christmas, but alcohol and a menacing robot get in the way. You know, same as every year.
it’s our big season three finale, and we’ve taken out all the stops. Seriously, there are no stops whatsoever. Daggor joins us, and we begin by examining lies told in country music, veer into dangerous emerging animal behaviors, examine some of the unexpected heroes in the fight against snakes, ponder why the unicorns actually died out, and then end it all with another round of Chick Lit theater.
Show Notes:
Science Update: Animals are scaring Ben:
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/tetrapod-zoology/2013/11/30/tool-use-in-crocs-and-gators/
and
http://www.livescience.com/41706-thousands-of-dead-mice-parachuted-into-guam.html
Ben also doesn’t get Christmas ornaments (well, some of them, anyway):
http://www.bronners.com/
The Legend of the Unicorn:
http://www.bronners.com/product/legend-of-the-unicorn-glass-ornament.do?sortby=ourPicks&refType=&from=Search
Chick Theater:
Our Chick Theater players this time will be presenting the classic “Angels?”
http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/0034/0034_01.asp
We discuss how technology is moving faster than society can figure out the boundaries of politeness, real-life trends being used in science fiction, discover a surprising revelation about the Jetsons, discuss what makes good dirt, talk about catholic voodoo, and The Repeater starts a disturbing new advertising trend.
Discussion Pit
Paul Walker Death Hoax Hoax: http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/hoaxes/paulwalker.asp
Live tweeting airplane feud a hoax: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/elan-gale-made-epic-note-war-thanksgiving-flight/story?id=21099585
Former NSA head gives background interview on train, conversation is live tweeted: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2013/10/24/this-dude-just-eavesdropped-on-former-nsa-director-michael-hayden-and-hes-tweeting-about-it/
12 real life inventions that “science fiction is neglecting at its peril”: http://io9.com/12-real-life-inventions-that-science-fiction-is-neglect-1475728547
How to... disappear.
http://lifehacker.com/5676149/how-to-ditch-big-brother-and-disappear-forever
This week, on the tower of technobabble, previously recorded, we entrust me with the preparation of the thanksgiving day meal while we goof off. Or, in other words, business as usual.
Show Notes:
For the love of God, someone please get Towerbot the following books for Christmas?
http://www.amazon.com/Grays-Anatomy-Unabridged-Running-American/dp/0914294083/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1386086855&sr=8-2&keywords=gray%27s+anatomy+book
http://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Basics-Dummies-Bryan-Miller/dp/0470913886/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386086875&sr=8-1&keywords=cooking+for+dummies
http://www.amazon.com/Dealing-Can%252019t-Revised-Expanded-Edition/dp/0071785728/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1386086891&sr=8-4&keywords=getting+along+with+coworkers
We get ready to rock (Ragnarok, that is), discuss how the educational system let us down in a big way and what we plan to do about it, half-ass some more JFK conspiracy theories, and then examine how 2013's biggest Bigfoot hoax finally ended, not with a bang, but with a whimper.
Show Notes:
Shout-outs to our fellow Podcast denizens who have recently been lovely to us:
Movie Meltdown:
http://moviemeltdown.libsyn.com/251-totally-who-less
Hillbilly Nerd Talk:
http://www.hillbillynerdtalk.com/episode-9-11-17-13-dentist-ghost-hunting-deer-season-chicken-time-welfare-reform-crochet-ideas-sexy-maid-fetishland/
Here we go again! Get ready for the Viking apocalypse!
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/522565/20131115/ragnarok-viking-apocalypse-end-world-countdown-jorvik.htm
A Shocking Indictment of our Education System in Regard to the Teaching - or Lack Thereof - Of the Subject of History (An introduction into what could be future segments about history in Season 4)
An Untold History of the United States:
http://www.sho.com/sho/oliver-stones-untold-history-of-the-united-states/home
and for a counterpoint: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/11/19/oliver-stone-s-junk-history-of-the-united-states-debunked.html
Paul -The latest news from the Kentucky Slim book club
Ruby kills Oswald - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n9VQ-dXrwQ
List of “related” deaths - http://www.jfk-assassination.de/articles/deaths.php
also on JFK:
“Surrounded by Enemies: What if Kennedy Survived Dallas?”, book by Bryce Zabel
http://www.whatifkennedylived.com/
JFK was not the picture of health? Wha??
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/11/15/jfk-s-weak-body-and-strong-spirit.html
Bigfoot Roundup
We say a sad goodbye to Homeless Hank:
http://bigfootevidence.blogspot.com/2013/11/this-man-claims-mib-stole-his-bigfoot.html
… and I guess the big tour is cancelled:
http://bigfoottoday.com/bigfoot-tour/
We get ready for the big Doctor Who anniversary, celebrate the glut of superhero stuff about to be on streaming video, complain about the hipsters who will complain about the glut of superhero stuff about to be on streaming video and then go into why the key to the JFK assassination might have been closer to the oval office than anyone ever thought. Also, how history teaching in high school has been a dismal failure.
Show Notes:
Intro: Ben doesn't get country music (!)
Lyrics to Brad Paisley's "Ticks" (ew!):
http://www.metrolyrics.com/ticks-lyrics-brad-paisley.html
Lyrics to Luke Bryan's "Rain is a Good Thing":
http://www.metrolyrics.com/rain-is-a-good-thing-lyrics-luke-bryan.html
• Marvel and Netflix are ready to blow your damn mind (in 2015, so there's still time if you need your mind for something):
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2013/11/07/marvel-netflix-superhero-series/3469777/
and
http://www.imore.com/marvel-netflix-sign-deal-bring-daredevil-power-man-iron-fist-jessica-jones-and-defenders-small
(and, just for good measure, this is the past that we've evolved from, you freakin' fanboys:
http://www.worstmoviesevermade.com/wp-content/media/2013/01/david-hasselhoff-nick-fury-agent-of-shield.jpg)
• LBJ offed JFK? OMG!
http://www.amazon.com/The-Man-Who-Killed-Kennedy/dp/1626363137
And for a little background on the author:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Stone
With the news of Blockbuster Video closing down its remaining stores, we wax nostalgic about Elisabeth Shue movies, the distinctive odor of movie rental stores, the special rooms shamefully tucked away in the mom and pop video shops and whatever happened to Red Giraffe. Then we look at Bigfoot hunting gone horribly wrong, and start to wish that the bigfeet would just start shooting back.
Show Notes:
Discussion Pit: RIP Blockbuster — Is there a place for video stores anymore?
Do Rental places still have a place:
http://gizmodo.com/rip-blockbuster-or-why-cant-i-watch-indiana-jones-1459602835
A local (Louisville) store doing it right:
http://www.wandwvideo.com
Every Video Store had this video:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jstNGYABfFE/UQikJDMmPTI/AAAAAAAAAog/OFp3o0UkIEA/s1600/april+fools+day+vhs.jpg
Bigfoot Roundup: Aww shoot!
RUMOR — Georgia Bigfoot shot, question mark?
http://www.bigfootbuzz.net/rumor-mill-bigfoot-shot-by-florida-hunter-in-terrell-georgia/
Washington Driver Blames "Man In Gorilla Suit" For Causing A Crash:
http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Wash-driver-blames-gorilla-for-causing-crash-4955174.php
Man Shoots Friend because he thought the friend was Bigfoot:
http://www.cryptozoonews.com/bf-hunt-suspects/
We pull back the curtains of time to examine the alleged riots that Orson Welles' War of the Worlds caused 75 years ago, and then look at the resurgence of a method of transportation best known for its spectacular explosions.
Show Notes:
• Did War of the Worlds Broadcast really cause a panic?
http://paleofuture.gizmodo.com/did-the-war-of-the-worlds-radio-broadcast-really-caus-1453582944/@barrett
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/10/30/241797346/75-years-ago-war-of-the-worlds-started-a-panic-or-did-it
• Zeppelin! The Comeback!
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/09/11/aeroscraft-zeppelin_n_3904561.html
Old time airships, by the way, were awesome:
http://jalopnik.com/the-world-was-awesome-when-airships-and-blimps-ruled-th-1444551031
Cool online museum from Denmark:
http://mini.ptt-museum.dk/zeppex/en/enExhibition.html
A fleet of blimps will be airshield for Washington DC:
http://gizmodo.com/a-fleet-of-blimps-will-soon-serve-as-a-missile-shield-o-885030187
And here's the company making them:
http://www.raytheon.com/capabilities/products/jlens/
With the approaching 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, we consult an expert from the United Kingdom to school us on the BBC show, do a run down of each actor who has played the character, and what might be coming in the future.
Show Notes
The book that our guest, JR Southall created and edited:
http://youandwho.weebly.com/
The magazine JR writes for:
http://www.starburstmagazine.com/
The Doctor Who podcast that JR hosts:
http://www.starburstmagazine.com/podcasts/blue-box-podcast-listen-to-the-latest-episoide
Trailers for the two recently found Doctor Who 1968 episodes:
http://www.starburstmagazine.com/tv-news/6796-tv-news-doctor-who
A slideshow gallery of all 11 Doctors:
http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/gallery/2013/aug/04/doctor-who-actors-peter-capaldi
We've got more truth than you can shake the proverbial stick at. First, we face some hard truths from last week's episode, and then discover the truth about a bigfoot attack, alien autopsies, photos of Christ and a surprising revelation about one of our own team members.
Show Notes:
• House stenographer goes just a little nuts:
http://gawker.com/house-stenographer-dragged-off-floor-yelling-about-free-144683081
• Naked Sasquatch Attack:
http://q13fox.com/2013/10/10/police-naked-man-attacks-hunter-after-referring-to-sasquatch/#axzz2hqrG4aRf
• What is up with UFO photos?
http://ufocon.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/authentic-alien-images-from-roswell.html
• Aliens give us photos of Jesus…
http://www.adguk-blog.com/2013/10/aliens-reveal-jesus-near-sea-of-galilee.html
…but it’s a fake:
http://www.spiritdaily.net/Mailbagpainting.htm
It's the inaugural Tower of Technobabble October Salute to the 50 states of the United States of America, with a list of the biggest failings of each state! Oh, and we have huge problems with Ohio's problems. It's a patriotic free-for-all.
Show Notes:
A Web show of all the various problems of all the various states;
http://www.weather.com/health/worst-thing-about-your-state-20130924
And this is the site that takes the same info and turns it into an infograph map:
http://www.policymic.com/articles/64665/what-is-the-most-screwed-up-thing-about-your-state-check-this-chart
SHUTDOWN: The Tower Crew deals with incompetence beyond their control in a Very Special Episode.
Show Notes:
There is currently no money in the budget for notes. Once reasonable people knuckle under to yahoos, we hope this will be restored. Thank you, and may God Bless the Tower.
The he-men of the Tower of Technobabble take on the unlikely topic of what it means to be a man in today's society. We compare and contrast recent camping information guides with a guide from the 1940s, where men were men and women liked it that way.
Show Notes:
What’s it mean to be a man in 2013?
http://nymag.com/thecut/2013/09/what-does-manhood-mean-in-2013.html
Point/Counterpoint: Lost in the woods 2013...
http://www.wikihow.com/Survive-if-You%27re-Lost-in-the-Woods
...Versus Lost in the woods 1946:
http://tumblr.austinkleon.com/post/25853599089
Also, Men in training, now versus then:
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/04/15/the-boy-scouts-of-america-then-and-now-a-comparison-of-the-1911-and-modern-handbooks-and-merit-badges/
Some Damn Fine Manly Links for Men and the Women Who Love Them:
http://www.artofmanliness.com/
http://www.ironandresin.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/180_Degrees_South:_Conquerors_of_the_Useless
We explore the totally gross reason trains in Australia are slipping around, why a totally grody dude is dressing like a horror clown in England, and why, like, a bitchin' Canadian couple are going back in time to teach their kids a valuable lesson. Fer shure.
Show Notes:
Thousands of millipedes! Millions of legs!
http://www.livescience.com/39418-millipedes-caused-train-wreck.html
Clown is creepy on purpose in England:
http://gawker.com/creepy-northampton-clown-speaks-its-just-a-bit-of-1348762430
But wait! Here comes Clown Catcher!
https://twitter.com/amylouise158/status/379363420358721537/photo/1
Canadian family lives like it's 1986 to teach their kids a valuable lesson! Or to get attention! Whichever!
http://www.torontosun.com/2013/08/31/guelph-family-lives-like-its-1986
The Bitchin' toys of 1986:
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1986toys.html
We find out how the man is sticking it to Star Trek fans yet again, then talk about the last place you'd want a nasty surprise, party down with more Chick Lit Theater, and look at the latest attempt by the Syfy channel to torpedo geek culture with it's show "Heroes of Cosplay." it's a deep dive into the rabbit hole this week.
Show Notes:
• Paramount STICKS IT to the Star Trek Fans again:
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/columns/my-two-cents/082813_1415
• Starbucks surprise!
http://wtvr.com/2013/09/05/starbucks-bathroom-snake/
Alice Cooper Surprise!
http://metro.co.uk/2009/09/16/alice-coopers-escaped-snake-story-412956/
And just because they gotta test these things:
http://now.msn.com/genius-pseudo-poo-lets-toilet-makers-test-flush-capabilities
• Chick Lit Theater Presents "Party Girl"
http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/0099/0099_01.asp
• Heroes of Cosplay:
What it is:
http://www.syfy.com/heroesofcosplay
One opinion of why it's bad:
http://www.toplessrobot.com/2013/09/seven_reasons_why_heroes_of_cosplay_is_terrible_1.php
Aaaaaaand it's being accused of copyright infringement:
http://petapixel.com/2013/08/28/syfys-heroes-of-cosplay-show-accused-of-serious-copyright-infringement/
Towerbot set a geek snob straight, then we discuss underground real estate, stuff that happened a longer time ago in a galaxy slightly closer, rampant lesbianism at DC comics, try to make heads or tales of a fuzzy conspiracy theory, and then learn how someone's dead grandpa became a town's mascot. Oh, and Ben figures out what he's going as for halloween.
Show Notes:
• They’ve made a comic out of the First Draft of George Lucas’ “The Star Wars” script. It’s...different:
http://www.darkhorse.com/Zones/StarWars
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/The_Star_Wars:_Rough_Draft
• Batwoman’s wedding is nixed:
http://io9.com/dc-wont-allow-batwomans-gay-marriage-to-be-depicted-1257106266
Update: DC clarifies that it's not that she's gay, but because heroes shouldn't be happy:
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/batwoman-cant-have-lesbian-wedding-because-heroes-shouldnt-have-happy-personal-lives-8805441.html
• An email at towergram@gmail.com from listener Cynthia suggesting that we discuss this unusually strange conspiracy theory:
Vladimir Putin The Dragon Slayer? Archangel Michael? St. George?
http://www.godlikeproductions.com/forum1/message2271559/pg1
• The strange journey of the Frozen Dead Grandpa:
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/co-frozendeadguy.html
Towerbot, the Repeater and the Conduit had to go save the world or something, leaving Kentucky Slim to man the fort solo. Seriously, we have no idea what's on this podcast, but we trust Slim. We think his brother, L'il Jimmy Slim might have stopped by or something? Direct all mail to KentuckySlim@theinternet.google.com.
Show Notes:
Absoluely no frickin' idea.
We ponder the mighty dinosaur, get into a fight about whether or not they had feathers, discuss what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur, famous robot dinosaurs of history, wonder if the dinosaurs wondered about stuff, and then manage to take it to a whole other level.
Show notes:
It’s Jurassic Park’s 20th anniversary, and science of Dinos has changed a bit in that time: http://www.livescience.com/37297-science-of-jurassic-park-evolved.html
Kentucky Slim has a question (about the dino-pocalypse)
http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread665809/pg1
and
http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=18169.0
We take our made up radio show on the road and talk about the film "Starship Troopers," the target of the recent live RiffTrax show.
Show Notes:
Starship Troopers: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120201/?ref_=sr_1
Rifftrax: http://www.rifftrax.com
Behind the scenes Vines!:
The Great Shake Debate: https://vine.co/v/hMQYq9YhaqK
Mic Check: https://vine.co/v/hMQYMpUep39
Man on Man Action: https://vine.co/v/hMQYe9WJgnm
Ben Tries to Explain Something in Six Seconds: https://vine.co/v/hMQYJIrJ9EW
Daggor gives us his report on the 2013 Fandom Fest in Louisville (spoiler alert: a lot of people, including a former doctor and two former captains weren't happy). We then look at the latest Doctor Who, and see if we approve. Then, just when you think the story of the "homeless Hank" bigfoot couldn't get any more strange, it really, really, really does.
Show Notes:
FandomFest 2013 (Things did not go well….)
Colin Baker's Twitter Feed: @SawbonesHex
Barrowman Panel (NSFW!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-7QUfBSirQ
Shatner Panel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn0B7P_t4WQ
Comments about Fandomfest collected at Reddit:
http://www.reddit.com/r/Louisville/comments/1j7q2l/fandomfest_complaints/
KISSFAQ: http://www.kissfaq.com/forum11/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=89348
The 12th Doctor
Interesting take on the selection of the modern doctors:
http://io9.com/a-unified-theory-to-explain-the-casting-of-every-new-do-1054287288
The new doctor almost gave up at one point - keep your dreams, kids!
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/doctor-who-peter-capaldi-no-2129486
Bigfoot Roundup
Just when you think you've hit the bottom of crazy, there's a whole new sub level of crazy:
http://bigfootevidence101.blogspot.com/2013/08/breaking-news-rick-dyer-opens-there-is.html
Daggor returns to help us discuss the nature of robotic slavery, if there's a new planet on the horizon, three different ways Jesus is in the news this week, and then go way, way, way out on a slender, shaky limb to discuss the treatment of women at various geeky conventions.
Show Notes:
New Planet?
http://gizmodo.com/5759865/the-mystery-of-the-giant-planet-hidden-in-our-solar-system
Jesus Roundup:
Former IT Specialist Claims to be Jesus Reborn:
http://news.sky.com/story/1096687/former-it-specialist-claims-to-be-jesus-reborn
Shape-Shifting Jesus Described in Ancient Egyptian Text:
http://www.livescience.com/27840-shape-shifting-jesus-ancient-text.html
Decaying biblical theme park complete with Bethlehem replica could be yours for just $350,000:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2331192/Holy-Land-USA-Decaying-biblical-theme-park-complete-Bethlehem-replica-just-350-000.html
Pros and Cons of Cons:
Sexy Chewbacca:
http://www.geekologie.com/2010/10/of-course-there-is-sexy-chewba.php
and
http://www.oldrepublic.net/threads/3908-sexy-chewbacca.html
Sexy "Wompa" lady:
http://archive.rebeccablacktech.com/boards/cgl/img/0067/97/1367129806896.jpg
Witchblade lady (Probably NSFW, unless you work someplace pretty cool): http://imgace.com/pic/tag/its-comic-con-season-again/
Daggor fills in for the AWOL Kentucky Slim to talk about robot on monster violence, ways angry people can share their alcohol abuse with their children and still get into heaven, and new and exciting ways to be disappointed in the bigfoot-finding scene.
Show Notes:
Pacific Rim!
• Info: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663662/?ref_=sr_1
• Dave's Review of Pacific Rim: http://moviemeltdown.bravesites.com/entries/general/pacific-rim
Chick Audio Theater!
• This time, we'll be performing "The Bully," the original can be found here:
http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/1059/1059_01.asp
Bigfoot Roundup!
• Dean "Mr. Superman" Cain Hosts "10 Million Dollar Bigfoot Bounty":
http://www.spike.com/shows/bigfoot-bounty
• Want to find a bigfoot of your own? Try SquachIt!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/141588390/squatchit-original-fun-sasquatch-caller-to-find-bi
God's Cartoonist: The Comic Crusade of Jack T. Chick TRAILER
This week, we consider what would happen if extraterrestrial life were to land on earth, and examine the impact on society, pop culture, religion and politics, and then look at tales that say it's already happened.
Show Notes:
• The question that started our discussion:
http://gizmodo.com/what-would-we-do-if-aliens-just-showed-up-tomorrow-767233907
• The John Leer DISCLOSURE:
http://www.coasttocoastam.com/shows/2003/11/02
• The RIO Scale:
http://www.setileague.org/iaaseti/rioscale.htm
• Fictional encounters on the RIO Scale:
http://www.setileague.org/iaaseti/abst2002/rio2002.pdf
UFOs Out of the Blue:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYPCKIL7oVw
We examine some recent cases of government going berserk, and then people going berserk on an individual basis. Also, there might be evidence that the Loch Ness Monster may be all Scotland's fault. Then, we pick back up the strange case of a redneck cult of personality that may or may not have a bigfoot body count.
Show Notes:
• We get a voice mail from Bryan, the proprietor of Movie Meltdown, who, despite what you might have heard on certain podcasts who shall not be named, it not an a-hole.
Feedbag!
Government Gone Berserk!
Court OKs Barring High IQs for Cops:
http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=95836&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com
Florida accidentally outlaws computers and smartphones:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/08/florida-banned-computers_n_3561701.html
North Carolina tacks anti-abortion provision to anti Sharia bill:
http://thinkprogress.org/health/2013/07/03/2251671/north-carolina-sharia-bill-abortion-restrictions/?mobile=nc
New Indiana Law Makes It A Felony For Same-Sex Couples To Apply For A Marriage License:
http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/indiana-law-makes-it-a-felony-for-same-sex-couples-to-apply-for-a-marriage-license/legislation/2013/07/08/70698
Woman marries outside of her race, species and animate/inanimate status:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2356774/Australian-woman-Jodi-Rose-marries-bridge-France--gets-mayors-blessing.html
Hot for Creature!
Is Nessie Scotland’s Fault?
http://www.livescience.com/37876-loch-ness-monster-great-glen-fault.html
Charlie Sheen Vs. Nessie:
http://www.contactmusic.com/story/charlie-sheen-in-loch-ness-hunt_3747726
Rick Dyer Vs. Bigfoot Vs. Reality
Here's just a bunch of stuff dealing with "The Best Bigfoot Tracker in the World"
All big foots should be shot:
http://www.bigfootbuzz.net/rick-dyer-says-all-bigfoot-should-be-shot/
Rick talks about drugs:
http://www.bigfootbuzz.net/rick-dyer-talks-about-drugs
Remember when Rick shot a bigfoot, or a hobo, or something and promised to show the body? Yeah, don't hold your breath:
http://bigfootevidence101.blogspot.com/2013/07/breaking-news-bigfoot-body-postponed.html
Rick Dyer: Hero
http://bigfootevidence101.blogspot.com/2013/07/rick-dyer-is-my-hereo.html
The Fourth of July fell on podcast night, but never fear! We're here to kick some knowledge, American History style. Also, fireworks safety.
Show Notes:
The United States Bill of Rights - http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/bill_of_rights.html
The National Council on Fireworks Safety - http://fireworkssafety.org
In order to get to the bottom of our night terrors, we have consulted a professional. L. Andrew Cooper, author of "Burning the Middle Ground" and several other fiction and non-fiction horror books, enters the Tower to discuss all aspects of horror: what makes horror, how he became involved with the horrible, and what scares him when things go bump in the night.
Show Notes:
L. Andrew Cooper's blog - http://landrewcooper.com
L. Andrew Cooper's Amazon page - http://www.amazon.com/L.-Andrew-Cooper/e/B003N1FE36/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1372776942&sr=8-1
Blackwyrm Publishing - http://www.blackwyrm.com
The Wicker Man - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070917/?ref_=sr_6
The Black Hole - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078869/?ref_=sr_3
One of the Tower crew gets gainfully employed, Microsoft shoots itself in the foot while Sony holds the gun, the death toll in Man of Steel, the real-world risks of ghost hunting, and then we go on a ramble about the Lone Ranger, Fringe, The Flying Nun and the many mechanics of the Knight Industries 2000.
Show Notes:
• XBox backtracks on requirements - http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2013/06/xbox-one-drm/
• Damage done to Metropolis in “Man of Steel” fight:
http://www.avclub.com/articles/science-estimates-that-the-damage-done-by-man-of-s,99165/
• When ghost hunting goes wrong:
http://www.examiner.com/article/tennessee-woman-shoots-at-ghost-hunters
and
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/05/22/ghost-hunting-dad-video-camera-films-girlfriend-sex-underage-son_n_3317398.html
• Is the Lone Ranger racist?
http://jezebel.com/johnny-depp-wants-to-fix-racism-with-tonto-514398140
Model Maker Paul Francis stops by to discuss props, movies, geek culture and all manner of things from the film world, including Boba Fett rivalries, rescuing a submarine from Planet Hollywood, shooting props with shotguns, and which sci-fi spaceship has the biggest boobs. Believe it or not, that last one actually has an answer.
Show Notes:
Lucas Francis Studios: http://www.lucasfrancisstudio.com
Paul Francis IMDB Page: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3199202/?ref_=fn_nm_nm_16
Moebius Models: http://www.moebiusmodels.com
Round 2 Models: http://www.round2models.com
The instructions for the Enterprise Model, if you're so inclined: http://www.round2models.com/files/instructions/pol808.pdf
EMP Museum (Seattle): http://www.empmuseum.org
Because it seemed appropriate, the Top 75 Spaceships in Movies and TV: http://www.denofgeek.us/movies/14621/top-75-spaceships-in-movies-and-tv
We explore the made up world of mermaid reality television, and then dive into a deep black pool of conspiracies. Is the water you drink making you stupid? Are the jets in the sky controlling your mind, or the weather? Is the government hiding bigfoot to protect big timber? Tune in for the answer to these exciting questions! Unless the government shuts us down.
Water Fluoridation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_fluoridation_controversy
Chemtrails:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemtrail_conspiracy_theory
Bigfoot:
http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/bigfoot-burning/
http://www.bigfootencounters.com/sbs/mtsthelens_bodies.htm
http://www.scu.edu/ethics/publications/iie/v4n1/
We look at how Battle of the Planets may help the lovelorn, why Chicago will soon be looking a lot blurrier, and then dive back into the never ending pool of Commander Ashtar lore, and the Repeater calls shenanigans on the claims that a listener once hit a manatee.
Show Notes:
• Chicago Sun-Times lays off entire photography staff:
http://gawker.com/sun-times-lays-off-its-photographers-on-slow-crawl-to-i-510490745
http://jimromenesko.com/2013/05/30/report-sun-times-lays-off-entire-photo-staff/
• That's My Ashtar!:
George Van Tassell: http://www.georgevantassel.com
Howard Cocklin eyewitness interview D.C. UFO event
http://youtu.be/UQwwl1ln30Y
George Van Tassel interview (1964):
http://youtu.be/g7zC--A_mEk
The INTEGRATRON!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKjLRTX8Wls
• Manatees? What's a Manatee? It's like a mermaid, right?
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-february-19-2013/tea-party-manatee-riding-patriots
We discuss terrible drivers, terrible daughters, potentially good news on the star wars front and the troubling onset of nerd-on-nerd violence. Pick your side and come out swingin'! Personally, we'll pick whichever side Towerbot is on (military laser and all).
Show Notes:
• Idiot Hits a biker, drives off, and then Tweets about it. http://jalopnik.com/woman-brags-about-hitting-cyclist-discovers-police-als-509059331
• Mom punishes bully daughter by making her wear ugly clothes:
http://fashionablygeek.com/kids-apparel/mom-punishes-bullying-daughter-with-ugly-clothes-for-school/
• Star Wars: Rebels is the new animated show, based on the original Ralph McQuarrie illustrations
http://mashable.com/2013/05/20/star-wars-rebels-disney/
• Nerd Fight! http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/16/184477677/almost-nerd-wars-doctor-who-star-wars-fans-have-spat
We discuss the concept of "too soon" when it comes to comedy and pop culture. Does comedy equal tragedy plus time, or are some people just jerks looking for an excuse? Also, spoiler alert, the Titanic sinks at the end.
Show Notes:
• Titanic Museum - Titanic Pigeon Forge (http://www.titanicpigeonforge.com) and Titanic Branson (http://www.titanicbranson.com): Available for church groups, weddings, vow renewals, corporate outings, sales team meetings and all manner of other inappropriate events.
• And don't forget Titanic opoly - the perfect gift for Father's Day! - https://www.titanicpigeonforge.com/cart_detail.php?sku=730799061172&i=011.00011016&q=-2&g=&t=
• The Titanic Adventure bouncy slide (if you're so interested): http://www.cuttingedgecreations.com/titanic-adventure-33.html
In a slightly-abbreviated episode, we look at the hormonal minefield that is teenage dating, why cosplay armor would be a terrible idea in actual battle, and look at the next technological innovation that Congress won't understand but will try to legislate anyway.
Show Notes:
• The hazards of flattering women's armor - http://www.tor.com/blogs/2013/05/boob-plate-armor-would-kill-you
(which isn’t to say unisex is the way to go)
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/military/2011-04-22-women-soldiers-uniforms_n.htm
• If you outlaw files, only criminals will have files? 3-D printed gun plans downloaded 100,000 times
http://gizmodo.com/100-000-people-have-already-downloaded-3d-printed-gun-p-498755006
…aaaaaand after we did the show, the government ordered the file taken down, proving that they're not quite up on how the Internet works (to wit: If a file is out and distributed, you can't call it back)
http://boingboing.net/2013/05/10/us-state-department-orders-rem.html
Daggor returns to share how to save water and your dignity when destroying the bathroom at a stranger's house, then we ponder the role of slavery in the Star Wars universe, and why the Jedi couldn't pass the damn hat to buy Anakin's mother out of bondage. Then we risk our immortal souls to do an audio play based on a Chick tract that deals with the evils of Dungeons and Dragons. Listen. If. you. Dare.
Show Notes:
• Fake Shower - Save water and your dignity!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/akatu-fake-shower/id514433351?mt=8
• Slavery in Star Wars - Apparently, it's no big deal: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Slavery
• Chick Tracts - First,a little history (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chick_tracts),
Then, an audio play of this one - http://www.chick.com/reading/tracts/0046/0046_01.ASP
Dramatis Personae:
Evil DM/Ms. Frost: Brian
Marcie/Black Leaf: Dave
Debbie/Elfstar: Paul
Occult Leader: Brian
Debbie's Mom: Dave
Marcie's Mom/Mrs. Anderson: Brian
Mike: Brian
Mr. Moustache: Dave
As Daggor fills in for the AWOL Repeater, we talk about Daggor's date night WITH SCIENCE, selling out (and the opportunity therein), habitable planets, invading snails, and then debate the eternal question of primal forces versus civilization.
Show Notes:
• New planets! The scene of the Lyran Wars? (That's a throwback to the Commander Ashtar episode, btw):
http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/18/us/planet-discovery/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
• Invasion of the SSSSNNNNNAAAAAIIIIIILLLLLSSS….!
http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/15/us/florida-giant-snails/%2523us%2520-%2520?iref=obinsite
• Date Night - WITH SCIENCE!
http://www.okcupid.com
• Disposable Phone Numbers, when dealing WITH SCIENCE!
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id505800761?&referrer=click%3D9d001f5a-46f0-45fb-9083-2c510d4d4550
• Discussion Pit: Astronauts vs. Cavemen:
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/CavemenVsAstronautsDebate
The Conduit catches up with a couple of past topics, including one that scarred him as a teen, and may scar you this very day. Also, The Repeater points out a Bigfoot film that, horror of horrors, might be fake, and Kentucky Slim runs down some products that never, ever should have existed.
Show Notes:
• The Truth about "Splash" (apparently, it exists):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splash!_(TV_series) and
http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/splash
• Meet the film that scarred the Conduit:
http://www.avgeeks.com/wp2/the-day-i-died/
and here's the Rifftraxed version:
http://www.rifftrax.com/shorts/day-i-died
• Bigfoot Roundup: The Repeater notes that it's very necessary to mention this before April 30, so here it is:
http://www.ammoland.com/2013/04/shooting-bigfoot-minnow-films-morgan-matthews-to-release-movie-body/#axzz2R8Vs27wk
and
http://bigfootblogger.com/the-premier-of-rick-dyers-shooting-bigfoot-is-almost-here/
and
http://www.ghosttheory.com/2013/02/08/rick-dyers-dead-bigfoot-saga
We escape the Tower to take part in Conglomeration 2013, recording live with all those who would join us. Join us, won't you? Among other things, we talk about geek feminism, first geekhood memories, and a sure-fire money making cottage industry scheme!
Show Notes:
• We were here, at ConGlomeration 2013 - http://www.conglomeration.info
• Our new friend Jessie was a speaker about sexual harrassment in the geek world (This is as geek-friendly a podcast as you're likely to find, but seriously, guys? Act like you've seen a girl before. Some of you are giving all of us a bad name.)
Center for Women and Families - http://www.thecenteronline.org
Geek Feminism - http://geekfeminism.org
The Mary Sue - http://www.themarysue.com
• The (Local) Triangle of the Supernatural, or, as we like to call it, The Big Lick Triangle! Soon to be coming to a t-shirt near you! - http://www.panoramacg.com/tower/biglicktriangle.jpg
We go over some conspiracies and then run down some information on aliens - both those who want to eat us and those who want to save us. Turns out we have a friend in Ashtar. Remember, if it's on the Internet, it must be true.
Show Notes:
• Roger Ebert, R.I.P. - http://jezebel.com/5993693/roger-eberts-twenty-best-reviews?tag=roger-ebert
• A ghost-free look at a poll about conspiracies (apparently, four percent of voters say they believe “lizard people” control our societies by gaining political power, and their vote counts as much as yours does.)- http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/main/2013/04/conspiracy-theory-poll-results-.html
• More aliens than you can shake a terrestrial stick at - http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/vida_alien/esp_vida_alien_19a.htm
Towerbot give some advice to the lovelorn that will most likely go terribly, spectacularly wrong. Kentucky Slim finally moves into SimCity, and The Repeater, recently scarred by a movie released last year, retreats to a television show secretly celebrating it's 20th anniversary, The X Files.
Show Notes:
• Petitioning for a Better SimCity: http://www.forbes.com/sites/johngaudiosi/2013/03/26/gamers-turn-to-ftc-with-new-simcity-petition-aimed-at-protecting-consumers/
• X-philes: It's the 20th anniversary … why no fanfare? SCULLY!
http://www.wired.com/geekmom/2011/02/why-todays-women-need-dana-scully/
• Side bar - Legion of Fire - Marabunta - Killer Ants (Mitch Pileggi, 1998)
Full movie part 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNb16Er1Wdk
Full movie part 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoLsV4bjiKY
We go just a tad dark as we talk about Jedi marriage and nihilism, machines heading out into the inky blackness, mass suicides, mass hysteria, and a host of other uplifting topics. Also, information on how you can see us live at a local upcoming event. If you dare.
Show Notes
• We’ve left the solar system. Maybe:
http://gizmodo.com/5991527/ladies-and-gentlemen-we-have-left-the-solar-system
• Jedi could perform marriages, says Free Chuch of Scotland:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-21842269
• Baby briefly returns from the dead, freaks out funeral guests:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2155245/Dead-Brazilian-boy-wakes-funeral-asks-WATER-lying-lifeless.html
• We're going to be at ConGlomeration 2013 - Come meet and greet us!
http://www.conglomeration.info
Where and when: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ag6nl298MiY_dG45TlM1a0JObTQxMmN2MFk0WGFrWGc#gid=0
Towerbot discovers a new hero and a talent for rap, then we talk about people freaked out by a strange animal washing up on a beach, we discuss kickstarter, and on the occasion of the new Pope, the Repeater the about some, shall we say, less reputable men who have filled those robes.
Show Notes:
• The power of Kickstarter compels you!
- Veronica Mars Movie Project
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/559914737/the-veronica-mars-movie-project
- Rifftrax "Twilight" Project
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rifftrax/rifftrax-wants-to-riff-twilight-live-in-theaters-n?ref=search
- Fellow local podcast "Save Movie Meltdown"
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/save-movie-meltdown
• The “Beast of Tenby” - Monster, or really decayed dog?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/28/beast-of-tenby-creature-found-beach-photo_n_2782057.html?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews
• Historical Perspectives: Extreme POPE edition!! — Sure, there's a new Pope, with that "new pope" smell and all, but what of some of the, shall we say, less pious Popes from history?
http://www.oddee.com/item_96537.aspx
Towerbot attempts to do the impossible, while we talk about the increasingly improbable, including Spontaneous human combustion, bigfoot co-pilots and signing on to play SimCity. Also, Kentucky Slim gradually increases his self-medication to fight a cold.
Show Notes:
• SimCity requires constant online connection, leads to a disasterous launch:
http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130305/14551022206/launch-day-punishment-simcitys-online-only-drm-locking-purchasers-out-servers-purchases.shtml
• Water Weirdness:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/20/us/california-hotel-water-corpse/index.html?hpt=hp_c1
• Spontaneous Combustion Weirdness:
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2013/02/20/spontaneous-combustion-eyed-in-oklahoma-mans-death/
• Denver Weirdness Update:
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/39676387/ns/us_news-weird_news/#.USUkdqXoQqc
• Bigfoot = Chewbacca? Most likely
We have a visitor! Sean Reck of ConGlomeration 2013, Louisville's own multimedia science fiction and fantasy convention, stops by to tell us what it's all about.
Show Notes:
ConGlomeration 2013 official site - http://www.conglomeration.info
Towerbot's new hobby leads to wacky, possibly lethal consequences on this weeks episode. Will the crew escape the Grim Reaper's icy grip, or will the show be renamed "Keeping up with Towerbot?" Only time and medical science will tell!
Show notes:
We were all so very sick.
We look at some real end of the world stuff. I mean, ghost-hunting, pope-quitting, rocks-falling-out-of-the-sky kind of situations. Towerbot also drops some existential bombs in our Ask Towerbot section, The Repeater continues to get his geek hole filled, and there's finally proof about Bigfoot. The only question is if it's crap proof.
Show Notes:
• The Belle of Louisville is haunted? The Ghost Hunter guys are coming to investigate? Good luck getting EVP readings by the highway, there, fellas!
http://fatlip.leoweekly.com/2013/02/13/whas-in-league-for-pulitzer-with-ghost-hunter-coverage/
• The Pope up and quit, yo! Prince, what you think about that?
http://prince.org/msg/7/72262
• A asteroid almost hit the Earth! And one did hit Russia!
• The Repeater takes on the Ultimate Fantastic Four! ULTIMATE!
• In Bigfoot news, the DNA paper was finally released, and it's all official and stuff. As official as Bigfoot stuff gets, anyway.
http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/ketchum-sasquatch-dna-study-published/
and here's a sleepy bigfoot. Or a rug. One or the other, surely.
http://www.bigfootbuzz.net/erickson-project-matilda-footage/
We get an update on the Repeater's MySpace adventure, and then go into other outdated forms of communications. Towerbot answers a question about the tower's emergency equipment we have when our roughhousing gets too severe, and then it's the repeater's turn to get his geek hole filled.
Show Notes:
• Who's on MySpace, anyway?
http://www.quantcast.com/myspace.com
• CONSPIRACIES! MULTIPLE RANDOMLY GENERATED CONSPIRACIES!
http://www.verifiedfacts.org
• How AOL STILL makes most of its money:
http://gizmodo.com/5982853/aol-earns-most-of-its-money-from-subscribers
and
http://bgr.com/2013/02/09/aol-dial-up-business-income-322494/
Daggor comes by to discuss the new director of "Star Wars," along with his odd man crush on Josh Holloway. We also talk about the nature of fandom, how the bullies of "Glee" took it to the little guy, Towerbot kicks some knowledge, and the Repeater shows his social media "prowess."
Show Notes:
• Young Justice, Green Lantern and Tron: Uprising cancelled:
http://io9.com/5979661/powerpuff-girls-will-live-again-but-young-justice-is-dead
• Glee ripped off Jonathan Coulton:
http://www.wired.com/underwire/2013/01/jonathan-coulton-glee-song/
but he's not the only one who's been ripped….
Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Greg Laswell:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M207rZQfmKA&feature=youtu.be
and by Glee:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J00bnYkjJIQ&feature=youtu.be&noredirect=1
Dancing with Myself by Nouvelle Vague:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbgvAp1_DvE&feature=youtu.be
and by Glee:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWHmn7W2AjQ&feature=youtu.be
• J.J. "Dyn-o-mite!" Abrams or "Jar Jar" Abrams? Only time will tell. Here's a couple of viewpoints:
Den of Geek: http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/star-wars/24233/jj-abrams-star-wars-star-trek-a-few-thoughts
and
Author John Scalzi: http://whatever.scalzi.com/2013/01/26/all-right-fine-heres-what-i-think-about-jj-abrams-directing-star-wars-episode-vii/
• 3D versions of Star Wars: Eps II and III cancelled (editorial - yay! - end editorial)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/28/star-wars-3d-treatment-canceled_n_2568962.html
After Towerbot pushes us off the microphone to answer a couple of your burning questions, we go over some hulk-able situations, examine the sea people and ponder the beginnings of the universe by questioning whether Dino from "The Flintstones" was a real creature.
Show Notes:
• Reasons, both reasonable and ... odd, as to why David Bruce Banner hulked out in "The Incredible Hulk."
http://kennethjohnson.us/HulkOutList.html
• Dolphins are sea people!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2266794/Stricken-dolphin-asked-Hawaii-diver-help-Moment-mammal-stuck-fishing-line-pushed-scuba-instructor-waited-patiently-freed.html
• Roadtrip for The Truth, before it's too late!
http://www.creationmuseum.org
Why it might be too late soon: http://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/article-26546-creation_museum_atte.html
We examine sending your job overseas, finding true love (or something) for the low, low price of three dollars, translating the untranslatable, and looking at the new world order (or conspiracy of your choice) threat lurking in your billfold — even as we speak.
Show Notes:
US employee 'outsourced job to China': http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21043693
Love Is Blind and Costs $3 at OKCupid: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-01-15/love-is-blind-and-costs-3-at-okcupid
Words and emotions with no English translation:
http://uniquelang.peiyinglin.net/01untranslatable.html and http://theweek.com/article/index/238751/14-wonderful-words-with-no-english-equivalent
Consider the dollar!
http://www.wheresgeorge.com/
and
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--j22zNY0S0Y/UHsSxPQPslI/AAAAAAAACpU/OsWVEO22RJU/s1600/ModernBillFr&Back-SM.jpg (if you don't have a dollar on you)
Who (whom?) does the government worship! Who? WHOM?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3X6Ctze0oI
We strive to be proactive and go over a list of things to plan for before they happen. Topics include babies, aliens, the Super Bowl, pumas and a host of other eventualities. Remember - it's not if. It's when. Also, a call from Bigfoot Bob!
Show Notes:
None - go out and prepare for yourself! Your guess is as good as ours, really....
We kick off our 100th episode and our third season just like you imagine we would. Completely unprepared. We look at drug dispensing daughters, Twilight piddle, why spider-man has become a mexican soap opera and the exciting case of bigfoot in a box.
Show Notes:
Daughter of The Year (and not a well-thought-out-plan);
http://gawker.com/5972860/daughter-of-the-year-puts-sleeping-pills-in-parents-milkshake-so-she-can-use-the-internet
Twilight star marks his territory:
http://gawker.com/5972803/twilight-saga-star-caught-on-camera-urinating-on-floor-at-lax
Poor, poor Peter Parker:
http://marvel.wikia.com/Amazing_Spider-Man_Vol_1_700
The Bigfoot news capper for 2012 … aka Why Does The Repeater Freaking Bother With This Sh#t?
http://www.mid-americabigfoot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=8038&start=0
We kick off the new year right - being knocked out and left to Towerbot's bedside manner. Turns out, he's very binary about his biohazard emergencies: "Class 1 protocols" or "meh."
Show Notes:
Sorry - too busy being probed to have proper show notes this time.
This week, we dive into our Christmas festivities by pointing out that "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer" is a terrible, terrible story to tell children, and then go into Christmas myths that aren't quite as jolly as our modern society is used to.
Show Notes:
Intro - Why is Ben so upset that the world didn't end?
http://www.brianstoys.com/Category/2603_1/AFA_Star_Wars_Carded.asp
The sad, discriminatory story of Rudolph:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolph_the_Red-Nosed_Reindeer
Knecht Ruprecht:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knecht_Ruprecht
Christmas Dinner in Japan:
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/World/move-santa-claus-kfcs-colonel-sanders-signals-christmas/story?id=12437818#.UNNYlHdvvJg
Spoiler! Ben's Christmas Miracle:
http://www.brianstoys.com/Product/SV3C2JAWAC9.2B_.26_AFA5263966/Vintage_SW_Jawa_20_Back-F_AFA_90_%28C90_B90_F90%29_5263966_-_Actual_Photo.aspx
This week, we prepare to kiss our sweet asses goodbye as we get ready for the Mayan apocalypse. C'mon in, grab a beer, and settle in as we run down the highlights of the late, great planet Earth. Take off your shoes and stay awhile. Hell, take off your pants, too, because it's all over in a few scant days. Set phasers to Par-tay!
Show notes:
There's no time for homework! It's the end of the world!
This week, we discuss getting teenage mice drunk, why racists, douchebags and other undesirables on the Internet should expect no mercy or privacy (and why it's kind of funny when they do), and examine why the scientific method takes such a brutal beating when it comes to bigfoot "evidence."
Show Notes:
**Teens with genes: why binge-drinking is not their fault!
http://www.willitsnews.com/ci_22134041/scientists-find-gene-link-teen-binge-drinking
Discussion Pit:
Shaming the racists and those who behave like douchebags:**
http://hellothereracists.tumblr.com/archive
**http://gawker.com/5962189/should-this-woman-have-her-life-ruined-because-she-posted-a-stupid-photo-on-her-own-facebook-page
BIGFOOT ROUNDUP: Hosted by Paul!(?)**BIGFOOT DNA!
**http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/local_news/water_cooler/new-dna-study-proves-existence-of-sasquatch-also-known-as-bigfoot-according-to-report
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/27/bigfoot-dna-proves-creature-exists-genetic_n_2199984.html#slide=271065
http://www.cryptomundo.com/cryptozoologists/melba-ketchums-official-press-release-on-her-bigfoot-dna-project/**
This week, after a brisk round of pledge driving (and appologies to Diane Rehm), The Repeater asks a trick question, we go over the strange and tragic tale of Pope John VIII, find out what social media platform Russians are gaga over and take a ride with a space knight.
Show notes:
Pope Joan - http://wais.stanford.edu/Religion/religion_FirstFemalePope(110503).html
Romney Tattoo dude has the regrets -
http://gawker.com/5964224/romney-face-tat-guy-wants-the-ink-removed-says-romney-has-no-dignity
ROM Spaceknight to return? And can the Micronauts be far behind? http://io9.com/5962488/the-extremely-tentative-but-potentially-triumphant-return-of-rom-spaceknight
Last 50 images posted to Live Journal - http://www.fuzzysquid.com/LJ.php
A heartfelt wish for holiday cheer from the Tower crew, along with a dire warning for safety in the kitchen.
Show Notes:
Cumin - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumin
Coumadin - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warfarin
| Our show quickly flies off the rails as we talk about, believe it or not, Former Senator and presidential candidate Bob Dole's genitalia. It's not quite as gross as it sounds. Almost, but not quite. We also talk about Britney Spears, but back when she was hot. And was in a commercial with Bob Dole. Show Notes: |
Pepsi Is Releasing a New Brand of ‘Fat-Blocking’ Cola - sure not to cause tumors or anything….
http://jezebel.com/5959880/pepsi-is-releasing-a-new-brand-of-fat+blocking-cola-that-will-obviously-totally-work
They Might Be Giants Cryptid Playing Cards
http://www.theymightbegiants.com/news/they-might-be-giants-paranormal-cryptid-myths-and-hoaxes-playing-cards/
ABC Denver station says “oops.”
http://americablog.com/2012/11/abc-denver-reportedly-misnames-petraeus-biography-all-up-in-my-snatch.html
Russia accidentally cuts the cable to all its satellites
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/11/a-single-severed-cable-cut-contact-between-russia-and-its-satellites/265275/
The Dole/Kemp website from 1996 is still up:
http://www.dolekemp96.org/main.htm
and this was briefly available - like looking into an alternate universe
http://mashable.com/2012/11/08/mitt-romney-website/
The Commercial in Question:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt8uNG02ixA
It's apparently Angry Day at the ol' Tower - from Towerbot's depressive spiral to the Conduit's anger at an (Austrian) national treasure. Pick an opinion and stick with it this week!
Show Notes:
Towbot's not in the Robot Hall of Fame...yet.: http://etc.cmu.edu/site/RHOF_Induction_Ceremony/RHOF2012.html and
http://www.robothalloffame.org/news.html
Italian Scientists get six years in prison for failing to predict an earthquake:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20025626
'Fearless' Felix Baumgartner turns out to be a bit of a ingrateful jerk; Mars is a waste of money: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/space/9636188/Fearless-Felix-Baumgartner-Mars-is-a-waste-of-money.html (Source: https://twitter.com/SarcasticRover/statuses/262071961784569856)
**Astronomer Allen Epling films strange cigar-shaped UFO type object in sky above Kentucky
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/the-other-side/astronomer-allen-epling-films-strange-cigar-shaped-ufo-type-object-in-sky-above-kentucky/story-e6frfhk6-1226504386462
http://news-expressky.com/news/article_f257128c-1979-11e2-a94e-0019bb2963f4.html
Channel 18 News! Holy Crap Yo!: http://youtu.be/nSd1NW6HeNA**
Identified? - You tell me: http://www.examiner.com/article/ufo-identified-after-flying-over-kentucky-virginia-and-tennessee
http://www.chicagonow.com/greenamajigger/2011/03/solar-airship-8-meter-long-floating-craft-doesnt-require-wind/
1948 :
http://www.ufocasebook.com/Mantell.html
1955 Hopkinsville, Ky alien “attack” :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly%E2%80%93Hopkinsville_encounter
1993 Louisville, Ky alien “attack”:
http://www.ufoevidence.org/cases/case764.htm
We're so gob-stopped by the news of Disney buying LucasFilm, and therefore Star Wars, that we had to send out for an extra geek to spread the load. Bryan from Movie Meltdown joins our Tower team this week.
Show Notes:
Man, swing a dead cat on the Internet and you'll find stuff on this. This was a particularly good article, we thought:
http://updates.io9.com/post/34698824522/what-we-want-from-a-new-star-wars-trilogy
The Site where our guest hangs his hat: http://moviemeltdown.com
We venture outside, in the spirit of halloween, and tell ghost stories out by the nuclear exhaust port (since we don't have an actual fire pit). Things get strange when the topic of key parties come up. Kid's, for God's sake, don't ask your parents.
Show Notes:
No Tresspassing (turns out Dave lied and it wasn’t a true story at all) -
http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2008/10/no_tresspassing.html
The Tale of Colonel Buck -
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/6159
Stiffy Green -
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/3637
Creepy Urban Legends -
http://www.cracked.com/article_15628_the-5-creepiest-urban-legends-that-happen-to-be-true.html
(You’ll have to look up Key Parties on your own)
The repeater revamps the sound effects desk for everyone's benefit, we talk about space, far-flung planets and plunging skydivers, and finally get to the bottom of a battlestar galactica mystery that has plagued a member of the technobabble team for decades.
Show Notes:
**Space!
• Space jump - at peak, set a record of 8 million viewers on YouTube
http://www.dailydot.com/news/felix-baumgartner-space-jump-live-stream-record/
• Scientists discover Earth like planet (size-wise, anyway) in alpha centauri system
http://io9.com/5952357/scientists-discover-a-planet-in-alpha-centauri-the-star-system-nearest-earth
(it would still take more than 40 years to get there, currently, though - http://io9.com/5952827/how-will-humans-get-to-alpha-centauri)
• NASA uses the film Armageddon in it’s management training program (there are 168 errors)
http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2010/01/nasa-uses-the-movie-armageddon-in-their-management-training-program/
Packin in the Galatica Geek Hole one last time!
Battlestar Galactica: War of the Gods part 1 and 2
http://en.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/War_of_the_Gods,_Part_I
http://en.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/War_of_the_Gods,_Part_II**
After a quick house meeting, we tackle slaughter in Azeroth, comedians that should immediately be sent to Area 51, the return of Manimal, and new and exciting ways to end it all at McDonalds.
Death comes to Stormwind (World of Warcraft hacked) -
**http://wow.joystiq.com/2012/10/07/reports-entire-cities-dead-on-certain-realms/
Ben: 5 Things I learned from the Internet
1-- BBC Comedian and film grew held at gunpoint at Area 51
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2216077/BBC-film-crew-held-gunpoint-trying-failing-sneak-U-S-Area-51-military-base.html#ixzz290UtJtM6
2-- Amityville Horror house for sale
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2213078/Amityville-horror-house-market-owners-drop-asking-price-1-35m-955k.html
3-- Iran says their president more popular than Obama to Americans
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49226254/ns/us_news-weird_news#.UHdb4q5TAs0
http://www.theatlanticwire.com/national/2012/02/congressman-falls-months-old-onion-story-about-planned-parenthood-abortionplex/48344/
4-- Manimal returns!
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/manimal-tv-series-movie-sony-animation-370769
5-- McDonalds has a super secret menu
http://www.ranker.com/list/mcdonald_s-secret-menu-items/secret-menu-items**
Someone left a voice mail! In honor of this event, we spin off in further discussions of Jesus, Superman, video games and everyone's favorite cryptid, bigfoot.
Show Notes:
Jesus and his old lady UPDATE!
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/28/us-religion-jesuswife-idUSBRE88R0NT20120928?irpc=932
Superman -
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078346/
http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/31-years-after-it-hit-theaters-kneel-before-5-things-you-may-not-know-about-superman-ii-20120419?page=2#
SimCity 2013!! Hooray!!
http://www.simcity.com/en_US
http://www.simtropolis.com/
http://youtu.be/tQNagqH6mO4
http://youtu.be/yWLClUwAHGc
BIGFOOT ROUNDUP
The People Speak!
https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/people-scientific-investigation-and-disclosure-north-american-native-species/T9q8dP4x
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/01/jane-goodall-bigfoot_n_1927876.html
This week, to offset the Conduit's enthusiasm about Apple products, we bring on someone who's job it is to maintain those products, and has a slightly different take on the apple-sphere. We're talking computers, by the way, and not delicious fruit products. You'd want the Tower of Apple Brown Betty down the street for that.
Show Notes:
Apple through the ages: http://anatango.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/apple_evolution.jpeg
We explore Jesus's love life, including if he loved someone better than others, examine the world's largest comic strip, why iOS 6 maps can get lost, and why there might be a warp drive in your future. Also, Kentucky slim is irritatingly sober for the entire podcast.
Show Notes:
Jesus had an old lady?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49075679/ns/technology_and_science-the_new_york_times/t/historian-says-piece-papyrus-refers-jesus-wife/
and
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49092144/ns/technology_and_science-science/
Five things I learned on the Internet this week:
•IOS6 maps have a bit of a problem - http://theamazingios6maps.tumblr.com/
• World’s largest comic strip? - http://www.comicmix.com/webcomics-you-should-be-reading/2012/09/19/xkcd-click-and-drag-the-biggest-comic-ever/
• Magic app Shazam gets more awesome - http://gizmodo.com/5943768/now-you-can-tag-live-tv-with-shazam
• Spielberg owns a chunk of Star Wars - http://www.contactmusic.com/news/spielberg-still-cashing-in-star-wars-bet_1035222
•Work begins on Warp Drive, for reals - http://gizmodo.com/5942634/nasa-starts-development-of-real-life-star-trek-warp-drive?utm_source=kotaku.com&utm_medium=recirculation&utm_campaign=recirculation
The crew tries to fill the spaces in their geek education by looking at Battlestar Galactica and Disney's The Black Hole. Also, the Conduit hurts the Repeater's feelings, and Kentucky Slim has a hearty laugh at it.
Show Notes:
• Bye, buy Ping - http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2409675,00.asp
• Just in case anyone got scared...pirate bay is back up again. http://www.digitaltrends.com/web/google-black-lists-the-pirate-bay/
Packin in the Geek Hole!
• Battlestar Galactica: The Gun on Ice Planet Zero part 1 and 2
http://en.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/The_Gun_on_Ice_Planet_Zero,_Part_I
http://en.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/The_Gun_on_Ice_Planet_Zero,_Part_II
What time is it, Battlestar-wise? - http://kobol.com/
• The Black Hole (1979) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078869/
NOT the one with the Fake Buffy from 2006 - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433883/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Hole
We meet the failures of our future, and then discuss the explosion of jerks that the internet has allowed to come into existence. We also talk about maintaining an online persona, and why you shouldn't expect a birthday card from the Repeater anytime soon.
Show notes:
Not many this week - just don't be a jerk online (or in real life), 'kay?
If you can't say something nice, log into the Internet -
http://www.siliconvalley.com/ci_21427144/if-you-cant-say-anything-nice-come-log
Defriended!
http://evolequals.com/2012/09/03/defriended-2/
We give various levels of sympathy to a bigfoot hoaxer who got hit by not one but two cars, and we continue to fill the Conduit's geek holes, this time with tales of the space old west and space Ireland. Also, Towerbot wants everyone to know that he's still on Twitter (@TowerbotTOT).
Show Notes:
Bigfoot hoaxer removed from the world's stage - http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/31390498/detail.html
http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/28/us/montana-big-foot-accident/index.html?hpt=hp_t3
Sidenote: What on Earth is a Ghillie Suit? It’s this:
http://www.ghilliesuitwarehouse.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghillie_suit
Let’s all fill in Conduit’s Geek Hole:
BSG episode 6 & 7, “The Lost Warrior” and “The Long Patrol.”
http://en.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/The_Lost_Warrior
http://en.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/The_Long_Patrol
We learn about the evil Denver airport and it's devil horse, talk about that glory hound Curiosity, examine Little Death House on the Prairie, and attempt to fill the Conduit's geek hole of missing information. Also, was Little Orphan Annie the victim of experimentation and war profiteering?
The Denver Airport and its big, big, big blue horse with the glowing red eyes: http://io9.com/5807582/proof-that-denver-airport-is-one-of-the-most-evil-places-on-earth
Little House on the Death Prairie: http://boingboing.net/2012/08/20/little-house-on-the-prairie-s.html#more-177124
BSG episode 4 & 5, “Lost Planet of the Gods.”:
http://en.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/Lost_Planet_of_the_Gods,_Part_I
http://en.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/Lost_Planet_of_the_Gods,_Part_II
We talk about local cartoonist legend Don Rosa and the opportunity to get your grubby mitts on some of his sweet work. We also talk about crashing space planes and old television programs that the Conduit didn't get to see as a child because of unfortunate geographic circumstances. And, as a special bonus, we recruit Friend of The Show (and Towerbot's Dad) Daggor to fill in for the still-mysteriously missing Kentucky Slim.
Show Notes:
• Hyper sonic plane does an oopsy -
http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-hypersonic-x51-test-flight-20120815,0,7169817.story
• The Life and Times of Don Rosa -
General Info - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Rosa
Don Rosa Classics - http://www.indiegogo.com/donrosa?c=home&a=966852
An Interview - http://reviewordie.wordpress.com/2012/07/19/an-interview-with-don-rosa/
Don Rosa's Omnicon Brochure - http://booksteveslibrary.blogspot.com/2007/11/don-rosas-omnicon-brochure.html
Since it appears that Kentucky Slim is A.W.O.L., the Bald Stallion answers the call to help make our triumvirate. This time, we reminisce about how hard things were for geeks back in the 1970s, and remind ourselves that we're middle aged.
Show Notes:
• Our BFF Monica Wolfson was at Mission Control when Curiosity touched down on Mars. We hope to have her on later to talk about it, but someone beat us to the punch - http://www.wgiram.com/cc-common/podcast/single_page.html?podcast=NEWSSTORIES&selected_podcast=Monica_1344948182_1340.mp3
• Wanna own a Animatronic Hillbilly Band? Of course you do! - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Animatronic-Hillbilly-Family-Musicians-/130742966163?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e70e35793
and here they are in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfREwSeTOGA&feature=player_embedded
Kentucky Slim's brother, Jimmy, gets us onto a long, strange discussion about monkey prostitution, we look at gorillas getting smarter, and we open a rather confusing contest, looking for one sweet essay. Also, bigFOOT or bigFEET?
Show Notes:
Prostitution Among Animals:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitution_among_animals
Gorillas are learning the tricks of the poachers (good for gorillas!):
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/07/gorillas-seen-dismantling-deadly-poacher-traps/
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund:
http://gorillafund.org/
Since Kentucky Slim didn't see "The Dark Knight Rises" before we spoil the hell out of it (Spoiler Alert: We spoil the hell out of it), we bring up our old basement hobo friend, Kevin Gibson, to jaw about Batman's latest return to the silver screen. What didn't Ben get? Why does Dave keep bringing up comics? Why did Towerbot screw with the voice recording settings? C'mon in and sit around while we rap about the Caped Crusader!
Show Notes:
The Cost of Being Batman:
http://thefw.com/cost-of-being-batman/?utm_source=scribol.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=scribol.com
A bit from the Brain of Kevin:
http://brainfarts.wordpress.com/
This week, we talk about animal mutilation: aliens, psychos, government plot or just nature taking it's nasty course? Also, Towerbot grabs the mic and drops some knowledge bombs on an unsuspecting public, we give a bigfoot update, and learn the surprising reason behind Kentucky Slim's animosity towards Towerbot.
Show Notes:
Animal Mutilations:
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/darren-perks/animal-mutilations-strange-phenomena-of-mutiliations_b_1650493.html?utm_hp_ref=weird-news&ir=Weird%20News
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GJL6GIjovA
Linda Moltin Howe “Strange Harvest”:
http://www.godlikeproductions.com/forum1/message1507768/pg1
http://voices.idahostatesman.com/2011/05/13/rockybarker/most_cattle_die_respiratory_problems_predators_get_attention
http://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/Todays_Reports/reports/catlos11.pdf
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bovine_genome
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/6121280.stm
http://rawfed.com/myths/stomachcontents.html
BIGFOOT UPDATE: A small ademndem to what we talked about last week -
http://www.thebigfootreport.com/2012/07/i-killed-bigfoot-conversation-with_16.html
We preview a movie in one of Towerbot's favorite film genres - big fighting robots, and then explore 48,000 pounds of lost lunar film and the shootings and hit and run accidents that bigfoot has to put up with. BOOM! BOOM!
Show notes
The Upcoming Pacific Rim - http://www.aintitcool.com/node/57081
Lunar Orbiter Image Recovery Project (in a McDonald’s)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jurvetson/2878302406
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LOIRP
http://www.moonviews.com/archives/loirp/
http://www.technologyreview.com/photoessay/414829/surface-restoration/
http://www.nasa.gov/topics/moonmars/features/LOIRP/
Bigfoot update:
They released a photo of the Bigfoot steak! The hairy, hairy, bigfoot steak
http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/sierra-kills-bigfoot-drawing-2/
Lady runs down a B’Foot
http://www.ghosttheory.com/2012/06/12/woman-claims-to-have-run-over-a-bigfoot
Towerbot's a little miffed that when we had an actual guest who wasn't a basement-dwelling hobo, we decided that it would be a better use of his time to clean the reactor cooling pool. So, he kept recording our interview with Monica Wolfson after we thought we were "off the record." Will we be horribly embarrassed? Since we have no sense of shame, probably not, but find out what happens anyway!
Show Notes:
Megafault! - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1436432/
Volcano - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120461/
Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1350498/
(we didn't mention it, but Deborah (Debbie) Gibson was also the star of Mega Python vs. Gatoroid - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1680138/)
Supervolcano: The Truth About Yellowstone - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0770200/
Dante's Peak - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118928/
Spooked: The Ghosts of Waverly Hills Sanatorium (I think) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0437484/
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071565/
Trollhunter - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1740707/
We actually convinced a real-life scientist to not only be on the show, but actually return to the show! Monica Wolfson returns to discuss her voyage to the Sea of Japan to hunt down earthquakes.
Show notes:
Japan Trench Fast Drilling Project — http://www.jamstec.go.jp/chikyu/exp343/e/
Science Par-tay! - http://www.jamstec.go.jp/chikyu/exp343/e/crew.html
This week, we look at the severed heads of presidents, go looking for elusive sub atomic particles, look at the battle between a lawyer and those trying to cure cancer, and Paul says "penis" at one point during the podcast.
Show Notes:
George W. Bush had quick guest shot on Game of Thrones - http://gawker.com/5918344/game-of-thrones-showrunners-sorry-for-putting-dubyas-head-on-a-spike
Web Cartoonist sued when he pointed out that another site was just reposting his cartoons. He replies. Lawyer currently committing internet suicide - http://www.dailydot.com/news/oatmeal-funnyjunk-lawyer-charles-carreon/
The link says it all - http://www.disinfo.com/2012/06/inexperienced-hypnotist-leaves-canadian-teens-trapped-in-trance/
Excitement Builds Over Higgs Data!! -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18521327
Hey! Where's the Podcast?
Uh, we had a slight weapons malfunction, but uh... everything's perfectly all right now. We're fine. We're all fine here now, thank you. How are you?
What?
Oh, all right. We had to bail Towerbot out of customs from his latest international incident, or pay the impound fee — it's really a grey area — but anyway, mistakes were made. Apparently, Towerbot had one all ready to go for us. It's file name was "revenge," but I don't see a problem with it…
Show Notes:
There are no show notes
We bring in a ringer to get ourselves ready for the new Batman film next month. Kevin Gibson stops by to discuss all things Bat - past, present and future. Also, a dead flying cat.
Show Notes:
Flying Death!! - http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-06/video-dutch-artist-turns-his-dead-cat-flying-quadcopter
Batman!
GREAT interview with Michael Uslan - http://www.coasttocoastam.com/show/2011/10/01
1960s Batman show to come to DVD? (Updated: Sadly, no)
http://www.tvrage.com/news/1103/warner-bros-wins-merchandising-rights-to-60-s-batman-tv-series-will-we-finally-get-a-dvd-release-updated
Preparing for Dark Knight Rises:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1345836/
This Week, we look at a series of drug-fueled zombie attacks, and then try to make sense of teens looking to Twilight the vampire for the answer to life's big questions, one of which being why are sparkling vampires better than regular vampires?
Show Notes:
• Zombie Apocalypse!! No, not really. Bath Salts! —
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/05/30/153989768/bath-salts-drug-suspected-in-miami-face-eating-attack?sc=fb&cc=fp
And, of course, Florida is the epicenter —
http://boingboing.net/2012/05/31/florida-is-center-of-coming-zo.html
However...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/29/wayne-carter-threw-intestines-at-officers-stabbed-self-new-jersey_n_1554126.html
Twilight religion? (and people searching for religion in general) -
http://www.livescience.com/20497-twilight-religion-teenagers.html
The Conduit tries to sink the film "Battleship" (Spoiler alert - no on sinks the battleship), Kentucky Slim and his brother ponder keyboard layout, and the Repeater warns of the potential trouble female, um, issues can have with bigfoot while camping.
Show Notes:
Every line Rihanna says in Battleship - http://www.vulture.com/2012/05/read-every-line-rihanna-says-in-battleship.html
One word review (with more words added) - http://gawker.com/5911532/battleshit
Showing Battleship to wounded soldiers (haven't they suffered enough?) - http://www.shockya.com/news/2012/05/16/battleship-to-be-screened-for-alumni-of-wounded-warrior-project/
Inexplicable review from Entertainment Weekly - http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20483133_20587674,00.html
Crazy Stuff My Brother Says - Keyboards are for left-handed people
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QWERTY
http://discovermagazine.com/1997/apr/thecurseofqwerty1099/
http://www.howstuffworks.com/question641.htm
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/askjack/2006/nov/23/numberpadlayouts
Chicks dig bigfoot:
http://www.facebook.com/BigfootChicks
http://www.bigfootseekers.com/
Bigfoot mating season
http://www.flashnews.com/news/wfn01100513fn3688.html
This week the world is flying apart with World War 2 airplane crashes, rocks bursting into flames, extraterrestrial Armageddon spheres, and the repeater revealing his plan for continuing education. Oh, the humanities.
Show Notes:
• Desert Time Capsule:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2142300/Crashed-plane-Second-World-War-pilot-Dennis-Copping-discovered-Sahara-desert.html
• Woman has rocks in her pockets burst into flames :
http://gizmodo.com/5911111/these-mysterious-rocks-burned-inside-a-womans-shorts-causing-third-degree-burns
• The Betz Mystery Sphere — Will it kill us all or something?
http://mysteriousuniverse.org/2012/04/the-betz-mystery-sphere-alien-artifact-or-doomsday-device/
We hail a space taxi, and we find the absolute best moment of the Kentucky Derby. Also, we learn about the most awesome ring in, or out, of the world, and question why on earth someone wouldn't want one just like it. And, did the Russians just flat out copy our late, lamented space shuttle back in the 1980s? (Spoiler alert: Yes, they certainly did.)
Show notes:
• Guy makes his own weding ring out of a meteorite -
http://io9.com/5907849/this-guy-hand+forged-his-own-wedding-ring-out-of-a-meteorite
• Space Taxi! -
http://www.space.com/15382-private-space-taxi-race-special-report.html
http://www.space.com/13409-photos-spacex-dragon-capsule-commercial-spacecraft.html
http://www.space.com/15366-dream-chaser-private-space-plane-infographic.html
• Buran
http://www.k26.com/buran/Future/1.02/space_buran_1_02__ptichka_.html
The Repeater discovers automotive genitalia, we ponder the place of Gabby Hayes in space, discuss a hypothetical murder suicide homicide manslaughter conspiracy, and cut lemmings a freakin' break.
Show Notes:
• James Cameron will save us all, and film it — http://io9.com/5904599/its-official-james-cameron-and-google-unveil-plans-for-asteroid+mining
• Hypothetical murder/suicide — http://boingboing.net/2012/04/24/hypothetical-murdersuicide-co.html#more-156335
• Lemming suicide — http://www.snopes.com/disney/films/lemmings.asp
We find that wrongdoers can't hide from the long arm of the Internet, decide how we'll get around after the apocalypse, find out how an eccentric millionaire caught the Repeater's fancy, and do our first check in with Kentucky Slim's brother.
Show Notes:
Website’s Commenters identify a piece of a car broken off in a hit and run and help cops track down the suspect - http://jalopnik.com/5903407/police-arrest-murder-suspects-in-truck-identified-by-jalopnik-commenters
Getting Around after the apocalypse - http://io9.com/5896196/how-will-we-get-around-in-the-post+apocalypse
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
Eccentric millionaire fails spectacularly -
http://www.reporternews.com/news/2012/apr/07/titanic-at-100-abilenes-jack-grimm-ship-finding/
Well, apparently, this week, the repeater annoys the bejesus out of Kentucky Slim. Also, was the Earth a galactic litterbug in its teenage years? Also, why the Starship U.S.S. Enterprise didn't dock with downtown Las Vegas (Hint: One guy in Hollywood was afraid to take a chance).
Show Notes:
Dave: Secret history of the near-construction of a lifesized Starship Enterprise in downtown Las Vegas
http://www.thegoddardgroup.com/blog/index.php/now-it-can-be-told-the-star-trek-attraction-that-almost-came-to-life-in-1992/
Paul: Earth Ejecta! http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/arxiv/27720/
We ponder on what the Hulk and Iron Man smell like, and then look at a new take on the 10 Commandments, probably breaking several of them in the process.
Show Notes:
Avengers cologne:
http://www.jadsinternational.com/marvel/the-avengers-cologne-set.html
or, for the entire line
http://www.jadsinternational.com/
Feedbag:
BEN — 10 new Commandments
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/9123866/Churches-adopt-new-Ten-Commandments.html
We take a swim down memory lane for the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the unsinkable Titanic, and look at other maritime mishaps that don't get as much press.
Show Notes:
100-year anniversary cruise will take extreme tourists on Titanic’s route -
http://www.titanicmemorialcruise.co.uk/index.php
And here's the ship that will relive that fateful night (although, to be fair, while these pictures look pretty extreme, the ship DID survive) - http://gcaptain.com/incident-photo-of-the-week-cruise-ship-hits-rough-seas/
Other ships mentioned in this podcast:
The Queen Mary -
http://www.queenmary.com/
The Olympic -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Olympic
The Imperator -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Imperator
Other Maritime disasters:
The Sultana -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Sultana
The Indianapolis -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Indianapolis_%28CA-35%29
The Lusitania:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Lusitania
After delving into questions the Repeater has about super hero naming conventions, we take a swing at the question "What is truth." Yeah, like that's a hard one. We got this.
Show notes:
• "This American Life" retraction from the Mike Daisey episode - http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/460/retraction
• Henry Rollins - http://henryrollins.com/
We discuss the hotness of ladies in 80-some-odd year old movies, Kentucky Slim gives his enemies a strategic clue on how to take him out, and a whole new slew of fairy tales have been discovered for Disney to gloss over.
Show Notes:
• Ben discovers something about himself, via the silent movie "Metropolis" -
http://www.kino.com/metropolis/
• 500 new fairy tales discovered -
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/mar/05/five-hundred-fairytales-discovered-germany
We continue our series on breaking the barrier of paranormal mystique by examining a local legend, the Pope Lick monster. We actually go outside to traipse on the creature's home turf, talk with local filmmaker Ron Schildknect, and speak with Paul LePree, owner of Ultra-pop, who is trying to turn the monster into an icon of evil cool.
Show Notes:
• Pope Lick Monster background - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Lick_Monster
• Ron Schildknect's "The Legend of the Pope Lick Monster - http://www.ronschildknecht.com/films/popelickmonster.html
• Louisville's Ultra-Pop (for all your Pope Lick collectible needs) - http://ultra-pop.com/
After weathering the sun's coronal bitch-slap, we run a feedbag update, dealing with God, the end of the world and the lost star trek script, and then take a bounce on the olympic trampoline, discuss why Pat Robertson is a big old jerk, and tell the story of Little Johnny Hitler.
Show Notes:
• Huge coronal mass ejection slams into Earth - http://io9.com/5891466/today-a-huge-coronal-mass-ejection-slammed-into-earth
• Indiana Creation bill is dead - http://www.centerforinquiry.net/blogs/entry/victory_indiana_house_kills_creationist_bill
• World still being here forces Harold Camping to admit he was wrong -
http://www.christianpost.com/news/harold-camping-admits-sin-announces-end-to-doomsday-predic
•“Lost” Star Trek script to be filmed? -
http://www.themarysue.com/lost-star-trek-script-to-be-filmed/ and it would be filmed by these guys (who are awesome): http://www.startreknewvoyages.com/
• Pat Robertson is a big, fat jerk (okay, that's not really news) - http://www.christianpost.com/news/pat-robertson-blames-tornado-victims-says-its-not-gods-fault-70872/
• Hey, sports fans! NBC will livestream the entire 2012 Olympics for free -
http://gizmodo.com/5891565/youtube-and-nbc-will-livestream-the-entire-summer-2012-olympics-for-free
• The story of Little Johnny Hitler (or, Hitler was, among other things, a dead-beat dad) -
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/9088865/Hitler-had-son-with-French-teen.html
We examine the indisputable one correct way to view the star wars films, as well as art for realizing the world doesn't revolve around you, sunshine. We also discuss Towerbot's singing career, which is going very well, thank you very much.
Show notes:
• A Copernican Revolution in the arts (aka Ben Hates Poetry) - http://www.space.com/14701-keats-copernican-art-manifesto.html
• Finally, the correct order in which to watch the "Star Wars" Saga (aka "Building a Better Geek, Episode II") - http://www.nomachetejuggling.com/2011/11/11/the-star-wars-saga-suggested-viewing-order/
We look at a slew of bigfoot news, including endless countdowns and bigfoot's hairy back. Also, the new old Star Trek script recently brought to light, and how you can explore the solar system just like NASA - without leaving your seat.
Show Notes:
• The Lost Star Trek (TOS) script -
http://io9.com/5887369/read-a-lost-star-trek-script-by-the-writer-of-the-doomsday-machine
• Kentucky Slim picks up the NASA torch for the Tower of Technobabble by embracing the new hotness that is NASA’s Eyes on the solar system program - http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/eyes/
• Also, there are plans to turn Australia or South Africa into a big radio telescope -
http://www.theurbn.com/2012/02/worlds-biggest-telescope-square-kilometre-array/
And now, the Bigfoot roundup. HiYa!
• Featuring “Big Back” of the head....
http://txsasquatch.blogspot.com/
• Sasquatch DNA countdown clock (to Thursday)
http://www.sasquatchlives.com/
• Bigfoot DNA study facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dr-Melba-Ketchum/359075637446173?sk=wall
• Bigfoot Tracker going to Canada to KILL BIGFOOT!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rlf0VngOodg&feature=uploademail
Daggor joins us to talk about the apparently upcoming Trans4ormers (you KNOW the fourth movie will be written as Trans4ormers), we look at the aptly named heart attack burger and the repeater reports on how a political scandal in the vatican should be seen as an oddly uplifting story for the elderly.
Show Notes:
• Trans4ormers: Can't call it a reboot, they've been here for years - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/14/michael-bay-signs-on-for-_n_1275204.html
• The Triple-bypass burger lives up to its name- http://gawker.com/5885319/man-suffers-cardiac-arrest-while-eating-triple-bypass-burger-at-heart-attack-grill
• Mutiny on the Holy Cee (PearlyGate?) - http://news.yahoo.com/monsignors-mutiny-revealed-vatican-leaks-140524856.html
We begin our special series, Breaking the Barrier of Paranormal Mystique, with an examination of one of mankind's oldest bugaboos. superstition. We take a look at mirrors, count to 13, and play a little sports ball. Cross your fingers and wish us luck!
Show Notes:
Restoring your soul (never say we never gave you anything): http://www.articlesbase.com/alternative-medicine-articles/soul-loss-how-shamanic-healing-can-restore-your-life-force-159139.html
Friday 13th Templar arrest: http://blog.templarhistory.com/2010/08/brethren-persecuted-part-2/
Jaques de Molay: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_de_Molay
The number 13, with Loki story (coming to a movie this summer, we hear!): http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/8316
The Sports Illustrated Curse:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/features/cover/2002/jinx/main/
The Madden Curse:
http://www.snopes.com/sports/football/maddencurse.asp
Balance bands (or, you could just throw money at us - it'll help your balance just as much):
http://www.amazon.com/Power-Balance-Bracelet-Letters-Medium/dp/B002KHN6VG
We look at Norwegian ectoplasmic squatters, troll hunters, why PEZ makes for crappy birth control, what your kids are learning in school, and more tales of naked old guys at the YMCA.
Show Notes:
• Ghost is a deal-breaker for housing market - http://www.gd.no/nyheter/article5901789.ece (or, in English, if you prefer: http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gd.no%2Fnyheter%2Farticle5901789.ece)
• TrollHunter!! - The best movie ever! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLEo7H9tqSM
• You only thought you were taking birth control - Pfizer's bad. http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/02/01/146195972/birth-control-pill-mix-up-leads-to-pfizer-recall?ps=sh_sthdl%3Fsc%3Dfb&cc=fp and http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h7oszk1RBsQuNjBK_8wMMkiqKDaA?docId=0cc71c595a72410a8375533c9c5eb70c
• Indiana creationism in schools update (Best loophole ever!) - http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/story/482625c1a69848e1b65e9957e44493b5/IN-XGR--Creationism-Bill/
And we're back! We kick off season two by following the money in Congress for an Internet-crippling law, look at North Korean brotherly love, find an unfortunately named town in China, learn about trading sex for nuggets, and see what a brother has to do to get a tax break in Kentucky.
SHOW NOTES:
• SOPAbox:
- Former Internet Rights supporter Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) gets most money in Senate from Pro-SOPA lobby: http://maplight.org/us-congress/bill/112-s-968/954311/total-contributions.table?party[D]=D&party[R]=R&party[I]=I&state&custom_from=07%2F01%2F2005&custom_to=06%2F30%2F2011&all_pols=1&uid=3073&interests-support=C2200-C2100-C2000-C2400-C2600-C2300&interests-oppose=C5140&from=07-01-2005&to=06-30-2011&source=pacs-nonpacs&campaign=congressional
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Former senator — now MPAA head — Chris Dodd is angry the politicians he bought and paid for didn't follow through: http://boingboing.net/2012/01/21/chris-dodd-to-obama-hollywood.html
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Dodd is the target of a petition aiming to investigate him for bribery (which is just good, ol' fashion lobbying, which, of course, is a form of bribery): http://boingboing.net/2012/01/23/petition-investigate-chris-do.html • Town in China gets renamed: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4074605/Dog-S-Village-residents-finally-bag-new-name-news-Nickname-was-adopted-by-cops-and-officials-and-even-placed-on-maps.html
• Kim Jong Un poo poo’d by brother: http://www.smh.com.au/world/kim-jongun-doomed-says-his-brother-20120118-1q57r.html
• Woman Offers Sex for McNuggets: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/18/sex-for-mcnuggets_n_1212891.html?ref=dumb-criminals
• Kentucky education vs religion: http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2012/01/20/407580/kentucky-gov-cuts-education-funding-while-preserving-tax-breaks-for-biblically-themed-amusement-park/?mobile=nc
TED Talk with Clay Shirky:
http://www.ted.com/talks/defend_our_freedom_to_share_or_why_sopa_is_a_bad_idea.html
We bounce around time and examine real-life time travelers, and also cut George Lucas a break. We also make a shocking decision about the future of the Tower itself.
January 2, 2012
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Show links:
• Jedi religion on the rise -
http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/12/18/czech-republic-sees-rise-of-jedi-knights-as-religious-movement/
• Time Travel - The Philadelphia Experiment
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_experiment and
http://www.skepdic.com/philadel.html
• Time Travel - Hakan Nordkvist
http://cow-flipper.hubpages.com/hub/The-Time-Travel-Story-of-Hakan-Nordkvist
• Time Travel - John Titor
http://johntitor.com/
http://io9.com/5869362/the-man-who-told-the-internet-hed-come-from-the-future
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