Thu, 14 August 2014
Andrew and Dan keep it interesting by presenting you a very special episode of A Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and Purposes. With outside commitments preventing them from recording at their usual time, the format and structure of this episode present new and exciting ideas to your (14th!) favorite geeky and nerd discussion podcast. Week in Geek: Andrew buys new tabletop games––Caverna and Province––while Dan sees Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Guardians of the Galaxy. Andrew Interrogates: Andrew sits down with Seattle tabletop guru, Jake Waltier, to discuss tabletop gaming, especially in the Seattle area. [ , ] Original: Referencing a joke made at the end of episode 9, Dan wrote and recorded a folk rock original, "Cthulhu Clock." Andrew Cross-Examines: Next, Andrew sits down with the founders of Across the Board Games.Net, Nicole Jekich and Luke Turpeinen. Nerd Question: With the tabletop-heavy content this week, we ask you to tell us: What is the tabletop game that is most intriguing and/or interesting to you right now? Submit your answers or any questions as a comment to this episode's post at forall.libsyn.com. You can also e-mail us at forallpod@gmail.com. For all intents and purposes, that's an episode recap. Music from this Episode: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Cthulhu Clock" by D. Bethel -"Dinosaucers theme" by Shuki Levy and Haim Saban
Cthulhu Clock Lyrics (written and recorded by D. Bethel)
On the road to Rhode Island to put my mind at ease, A secluded cabin hideaway beneath the ocean's breeze. It's just a place to settle down and rest my weary head, and I would but for a strange cuckoo clock that was mounted above my bed.
Cthulhu clock, Cthulhu clock It penetrates my mind. Cthulhu clock, Cthulhu clock I hear its ceaseless chime. Its wretched screams are endless as they ring out through my dreams. And until I'm driven mad...it's not as bad as it seems.
At first, my mind was singing in the perfect solitude. Finally, alone with all my thoughts in a bright and hopeful mood. But as weeks wore on a creeping dread fell on me with the night Because every hour that clock would sound filled with antediluvian fright.
Though my master remains sleeping, one day he will arise, and amid a tenebrous cavalcade I'll gladly proselytize. What are these thoughts surrounding me? I cannot look away. With every toll another part of me begins to painfully fade away.
Cthulhu clock, Cthulhu clock, I'm clawing at my eyes. Cthulhu clock, Cthulhu clock, All life I now despise. My nerve-ends are exploding because I cannot understand: Am I just a speck of dust in your giant, god-like hand?
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Thu, 7 August 2014
With Episode 10 in the can, Andrew and Dan decide to mess with your minds with this exciting eleventh episode of For All Intents and Purposes. Week in Geek: Andrew starts making text adventures as Dan mourns the end of the Image Comics series, Prophet. Love the Craft: The Lovecraft segment returns as Dan and Andrew dissect the invisible menace of "The Dunwich Horror." Discussion: With the avalanche of response to last week's question, Andre wand Dan decide to more fully investigate the topic of musical scores as they relate to film, video games, and television. Andrew Objects: With movie scores in mind, Andrew objects to the Eric Serra-composed score for Pierce Brosnan's first outing as James Bond, Goldeneye. Geek Thoughts: This week, they keep up the musical themes by asking: What is your favorite television theme and why? Submit your answer––or any other comments or questions––as a comment to this episode's post at forall.libsyn.com. Or send us an e-mail at forallpod [at] gmail.com. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and leave us a rating, especially if you enjoy the show! Leaving ratings will help spread the word! For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Music from this episode: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Miles Edgeworth––Objection! 2011" by Noriyuki Iwadere (from Ace Attorney 2 Orchestra Arrangement) -"Ladies First" and "A Pleasant Drive in St. Petersburg" by Eric Serra (from the soundtrack to Goldeneye).
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Thu, 31 July 2014
The podcast reaches an arbitrary milestone and our hosts celebrate in style! They also make another podcast that falls into line with the standards set by the preceding episodes. The Week in Geek: Andrew plays a video game card game based on an MMO as well as, in his words, "eating comic books." Dan talks about his own comic, Long John. Boasts of Bethel: Dan reminisces on his two experiences with ComicCon, and tries to figure out what the SDCC (as the REAL fans call it) is actually about. Discussion: Since one of the biggest nerd gatherings happened this week in San Diego, Andrew and Dan decide to discuss it; but, more specifically, they try to answer the age old SDCC question: Who won––Marvel or DC? Games That Matter: Dan and Andrew craft an argument as to why the Playstation 1 game, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, is super-important and should be on everybody's roster. Geek Thoughts: After finally answering last week's question, they go broad with this week's, asking: What is a movie, tv, or video game soundtrack that you hold particularly dear and why? Submit your answer as a comment on the episode's page at forall.libsyn.com, on Facebook, Google+, or Twitter (Dan and Andrew). Also feel free to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and be sure to leave a comment there about how much you enjoy our thoughtful investigations into things geeky and nerdy! It'll help to spread the word! Also, feel free to e-mail us at forallpod@gmail.com. You'll be glad you did. For all intents and purposes, that was the tenth episode recap! Music from this Episode: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -Theme from WildC.A.T.s the Animated Series by Sheree Jeacocke and Gerry Mosby. -"Dance of Illusions" from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night original soundtrack by Michiru Yamane
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Thu, 24 July 2014
As is the case every week, when exciting news or developments happen in the nerdy & geeky world, Andrew and Dan are on top of it with sharp wits and minds. The Week in Geek: Andrew starts reading comics and Dan finshes video games while listening to the new Weird Al album. Boasts of Bethel: Dan talks about the audience's role in completing that action that is "fiction." Discussion: This week Dan and Andrew discuss the recent developments in the world of comic books––specifically, the new Thor and the new Captain America––and how the world would benefit more from these "legacy" characters. Games that Matter: This time, Andrew and Dan go on about their love for all things Fallout 3. Geek Thoughts: After discussing the answers to last week's questions. To that end, since I said I'd link to it, here is the historical recipes blog that commenter, Tracy Johnston, maintains, Goode Eates. This week our hosts ask a timely question: What is exciting you or piquing your interest at this year's San Diego ComicCon? Submit your answer as a comment at forall.libsyn.com, on Facebook, Google+, or on Twitter (Dan and Andrew). Also, feel free to leave a review of the podcast on iTunes! Leaving reviews gets us more attention! Also, you can e-mail any questions, comments, or miscellanea to forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Music from the Episode: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Get Used to It" by Darren Korb, from Bastion (Original Soundtrack) -"I Dont' Want to Set the World on Fire" by The Ink Spots -"The Rockford Files Theme" by Mike Post and Pete Carpenter
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Thu, 17 July 2014
The world can't keep up with Dan and Andrew as they tear through all things geeky and nerdy. The Week in Geek: Before getting into individual accomplishments, they discuss the recently released trailer for Doctor Who Series 8! Andrew then discusses his preparation for UnPub in Seattle, while Dan discusses about Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and the Veronica Mars movie. Boasts of Bethel: In this week's boast, Dan gets psychological and ponders the connection between nerds and ironic/meta-humor and asks whether it's a good thing or not. SPOILER: He has no answers. Discussion: Inspired by the satirical-cum-blindingly-successful Potato Salad Kickstarter that made the rounds in this week's news cycle, Dan and Andrew examine what, exactly, Kickstarter is, could be, and should be and how it has been a benefit or detriment to geek culture. Andrew Objects: Hot on the heels of news that Marvel's Thor will now be a woman, Andrew decides to object to...those who object. Geek Thoughts: Big thanks to Walter Phippeny, Liz Geisser, Jason Morgan, Ruben Hanson-Rojas, and Brittney Farrand for responding to last week's question! Your answers were insightful and fun to talk about. However, we must keep moving forward, so we ask: What is a nerdy/geeky thing you've been doing recently that you want more people to know about? Leave a comment on the episode's post at forall.libsyn.com, or on either Andrew's or Dan's Facebook/Google+/Twitter posts (Dan's Twitter and Andrew's Twitter). You can also leave a comment on iTunes or e-mail us at forallpod [at] gmail.com. Until next week, for all intents and purposes, this is an episode breakdown.
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Thu, 10 July 2014
Even in the face of a near disastrous behind the scenes technical glitch, it turns out that Andrew and Dan can't be stopped. Again, they bring you another outstanding episode that covers a straight-up plethora of topics, including: Boasts of Bethel: This week, Dan ruminates on how animated films are marginalized by modern American society and wonders what we can do to move it forward. Discussion: Nintendo guru, Shigeru Miyamoto, makes a startlingly bold claim that video games are in a state of "creative immaturity." Andrew and Dan discuss what this means and what it may take to get out of it. Who Cares: Going back to the well, they discuss not an episode or story but a villain! This time they venture into the mind of Davros, the creator of the Daleks. Geek Thoughts: After going over last week's very debated question, this week they ask: What is a game/movie/tv show/comic/book/album/etc. that you feel helped move its medium forward? Why and how? Leave a comment on the episode's post at forall.libsyn.com, or on either Andrew's or Dan's Facebook/Google+/Twitter posts. You can also leave a comment on iTunes or e-mail us at forallpod [at] gmail.com Until next week, for all intents and purposes, that was an episode breakdown.
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Thu, 3 July 2014
The guys are back and push it to 11! Because Dan lives in Sacramento, and it is summer, you'll hear his floor fan humming along throughout the episode––you've been warned! In a very energetic episode, Andrew and Dan discuss the following: Week in Geek: Andrew continues to play X-Com, but not before also playing some 13th Age. Dan plays the demo for Valiant Hearts and nearly cries while doing so. Andrew Objects: Breaking into our regularly scheduled Boasts of Bethel, Andrew addresses the idea that your role-playing game is better (or worse) than anybody elses...and why that might be a problem. Nerd Debate: Dan sees Transformers: Age of Extinction which gets the guys to ponder the role of 80s nostalgia in popular culture. Then Dan tells Michael Bay how to make Transformers movies. Games That Matter: Andrew and Dan discuss the importance and impact of Konami's (more appropriately, Hideo Kojima's) Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Last Call: After reviewing listener responses to last week's question, Dan and Andrew get into a semantic debate, which must be resolved by you: Leave a comment on the episode's post at forall.libsyn.com, or on either Dan or Andrew's Facebook/Google+/Twitter posts, leave a comment on iTunes, or email us at forallpod [at] gmail.com
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Thu, 26 June 2014
With Dan running at about 60%, Andrew boldly steps up to the reins and wheels a new episode through to the finish line. Under his masterly guidance, they competently discuss the following: Week in Geek - Andrew plays X-Com again. Dan plays Street Fighter IV for the first time. Boasts of Bethel - Dan discusses thinking about making comics too hard. Nerd Topics - Writer/director Rian Johnson was announced to helm episode 8 of Star Wars (and possibly episode 9), and with that news Dan and Andrew discuss the worlds of reboots and continuations and what it all means. Who Cares (title still pending) - The guys discuss a Doctor Who event that is particularly near and dear to Andrew as he had to say goodbye to his Doctor in a particularly gruesome fashion. They discuss Doctor Who: The Movie. Closing Time - Before getting to the new nerdly question, fans' answers to last week's question are addressed. But this week they ask: What nerd product/media do you feel represents or comments on its era? Why? What is your answer to this question? Leave a comment either at forall.libsyn.com, the posts on Facebook, or send an email at forallpod [at] gmail.com and your answers will be read on the next episode! It's an exciting week! For all intents and purposes, that's an episode recap.
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Thu, 19 June 2014
This week, Andrew and Dan return with a bevy of new and exciting topics, including: -FTL -Super-old Doctor Who episodes -Long John, Dan's upcoming webcomic (June 24th at www.longjohncomic.com) -Dan Boasts about adaptations! -The boys discuss the return and legacy of adventure games. -Then they talk about the greatest game ever made, Final Fantasy III/VI -Other sundry topics! Our question to you, however, is what neglected gaming franchise would you like to see make a comeback and why? Leave a comment or send an e-mail to forallpod@gmail.com Until next week, that was a podcast (for all intents and purposes).
Music in this week's episode: -Stayin' in Black by Wax Audio -Prelude by Nobuo Uematsu -Fanfare by Nobuo Uematsu
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Thu, 12 June 2014
We're back for episode three! This week Andrew and Dan get into trouble talking about topics such as: -Andrew's recent decent into Bronyhood...sort of. -Dan left his house, for once, to see a movie! -Dan also talks about "next gen" gaming. -Then they come back to talk about the indie game movement, spurred on by this Gamasutra article. -To right this vehicle, they then talk about Doctor Who again, this time discussing the 2nd Doctor's exit story, The War Games. -Yes, they know E3 is going on right now. No, they don't talk about it. As always, they would like to hear from you about what you thought of the episode! You can do that by leaving a comment at the episode page, found at forall.libsyn.com. You can also send them an e-mail at forallpod [at] gmail.com. For all intents and purposes, this is a blog post. Music from this episode includes: -Stayin' in Black by Wax Audio -I Am the Doctor by Jon Pertwee
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