Wed, 31 December 2014
This week's first Shortcast is an interview Andrew conducted with André La Roche, a writer for tabletop RPGs. They discuss André's involvement writing for the Dragonlance setting, his recent work for Fate Core, and his feelings about modern RPGs (specifically Fate Core). Come back on Friday for another Shortcast! For all intents and purposes, that was a Shortcast recap. Featured Music: -"Anvil of Crom" by Basil Poledouris (from the soundtrack to Conan The Barbarian (1982). "Riders of Doom" by Basil Poledouris (from the soundtrack to Conan The Barbarian (1982).
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Fri, 26 December 2014
Continuing the Shortcast releases, Dan and Andrew discuss their respective weeks in geek for their second update this week. Andrew spends money on the Steam holiday sale, playing DLC Quest and Endless Legend, while Dan discusses listening to other podcasts; specifically, Top Score a public-radio show about video game music hosted by Emily Reese. What was your week in geek like? Leave your comments at the post for this page at forall.libsyn.com. Or leave your comments or join the conversations at our official Facebook and/or Google+ pages. You may also e-mail us at forallpod at gmail.com. Come back next week for some more Shortcasts! For all intents and purposes, that was a shortcast recap.
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Wed, 24 December 2014
Since we're starting off the winter break, we're releasing the first of our "shortcasts" that will fill the void until new full episodes return after the new year. This short, a Boast of Bethel, continues the interview Dan had with friend, painter, and comic collaborator, Josh Tobey. If you want to see more of Josh's work, be sure to like his official fan page on Facebook. To read his collaboration on Dan's comic, start here. Come back Friday for another shortcast! For all intents and purposes, that was a shortcast recap.
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Fri, 19 December 2014
It's the last full episode for 2014 and, boy, it's quite a show this week. Week in Geek: Andrew reads the metafictional sci-fi novel, Redshirts, while Dan watches a movie nobody liked or saw...and liked it: Earth to Echo. Boasts of Bethel: After having mentioned the Satoshi Kon manga, Opus, a few weeks ago, Dan discusses its meta-fictional qualities and how it both helps and hinders the comic. Discussion: Sony Pictures was hacked by a mysterious, overseas group that exposed a bunch of previously classified documents. But what is the purpose––and what is the fallout––of this latest hacking endeavor? World-Building & Storytelling: Based on a divisive article published by the Telegraph, Dan and Andrew launch into what seems to be the never-ending debate between what's most important in fantasy and/or sci-fi fiction: a highly-realized world or the stories that are told in that world? As mentioned above, this is the last regular show for the year; however, small updates will be released from now through the new year, so you won't be without your beloved For All Intents and Purposes for long. Continue to feel free to leave comments at the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Or do the same (and join in on the conversations) at the official Facebook and/or Google+ pages. You may also e-mail the show at forallpod@gmail.com For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Misty Mountains" by Howard Shore (from the soundtrack to The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey) -"So Long Blues" by Ray Bonneville
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Fri, 12 December 2014
This week brings the longest episode yet! That's only because it's full of so much great content! This week, the roundtable discusses military fiction, in any form, and it takes some thoughtful, and unexpected, turns. Week in Geek: Andrew continues his reading streak with Ready Player One by Ernest Cline while Dan is impressed with the Disney revisionist fairy tale, Maleficent. Interview: Dan sits down with the host of The Science Fiction Show (a great podcast to which you all should listen), Jason Tudor, as they discuss--among other things--military science fiction. Discussion: Continuing the subject, Andrew and Dan specifically discuss the military's involvement in entertainment media throughout the years, how it has changed, and what it means for nerds and geeks. Andrew Objects: Andrew cuts in to discuss how some aspects of Crimson Tide are, well, objectionable. Question of the Geek: What is your favorite winter and/or holiday fiction? Leave your answers as comments on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Or you can join the discussion at either our official Facebook or Google+ pages. You can also e-mail any answers, along with all questions and/or concerns, to forallpod@gmail.com For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"There's Something in Here (Theme for The Science Fiction Show)" by Aaron Kusterer -"Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins (from the soundtrack to Top Gun) -"Hymn to Red October (Main Theme)" by Basil Paledouris (from the soundtrack to Hunt for Red October) -"Godot - Fragrance of Dark Coffee" from Gyakuten Saiban meets Orchestra (artist unknown)
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Fri, 5 December 2014
Apparently one of the possible intents and purposes of For All Intents and Purposes is to be socially conscious! With that in mind, they focus this week on discussion––for the most part––socially conscious gaming. Week in Geek: Andrew plays the indie hit, Papers, Please, while Dan reads the manga, Opus, by the late, great anime director, Satoshi Kon. The Teaser Awakens: An 88-second teaser trailer for J. J. Abrams' Star Wars: The Force Awakens hit the internet this week and, because everybody was talking about it, Dan and Andrew thought it'd be smart to talk about it, too! Discussion: Spurred by the not-so-subtle commentary found in Papers, Please, Andrew and Dan decide to take a look at socially-conscious gaming in general, though they mostly discuss video games––everything from Red Dead Redemption to Brenda Romero's experiential tabletop game, Train. Metal Gear Lecture: With the idea of socially-conscious games on the brain, we discuss the strange place that the PS1 classic, Metal Gear Solid, occupies along that continuum. Question of the Geek: What is your favorite work of military-themed fiction? You may leave your answers or any other comments at the page for this episode found at forall.libsyn.com. You may also leave your answers or join the discussions found at the official Facebook or Google+ pages. You may email your comments, questions, or concerns to forallpod@gmail.com. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"A Galaxy Divided" by Kevin Kiner (from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, based on original music by John Williams) -"Cantina Band #2" by John Williams (from Star Wars: A New Hope) -"You Dropped the Bomb on Me" by The Gap Band -"Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick" by Ian Dury and the Blockheads
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Fri, 28 November 2014
To celebrate the week of giving thanks, Andrew and Dan decide to delve into the pits of despair and discuss the world of post-apocalyptic fiction. Week in Geek: Andrew plays Rogue Legacy while Dan reads a book titled, Console Wars. Mild Nepotism: Dan interviews his Josh Tobey, an old friend and painter whom Dan was able to recruit to draw a short story for his webcomic, Long John. In this segment, they discuss Josh's approach to art in general––his process and his theory. Discussion: What better way to be thankful for what you have by engaging in fiction that emphasizes what you don't have––welcome to the Post-Apocalypse. Please leave your humanity at the door. Fantasy Post-Apocalypse: In which Dan and Andrew look at this interesting and increasingly populr sub-genre of the Post-Apocalyptic framework that examines what happens when worlds that don't exist end. Question of the Geek: What do you consider to be a Thanksgiving movie? Why? You can comment on the page for this episdoe at forall.libsyn.com. You are also encouraged to join our official Facebook and Google+ groups at their respective pages to leave comments or engage in conversations with fellow fans. You may also e-mail any comments, questions, or concerns to forallpod@gmail.com For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' In Black" by Wax Audio -"Control" by Broken Bells -"Dolls' Polyphony" by Geinoh Yamashirogumi (from Akira) -"The Final Countdown" by Europe -"The Wild West" by Nobuo Uematsu (from Final Fantasy VI)
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Fri, 21 November 2014
Things seems lightly off in this alternate/parallel reality-themed episode. However, the show must go on, evil goatee or not. Week in Geek: Andrew peruses the lesser Star Wars movies for trivia and finds some newly poignant scenes while Dan plays Shovel Knight on his WiiU and Terra Battle on his phone. Original the Series: Taking another look into the original Star Trek series, this week Dan and Andrew watch the classic episode, "Mirror, Mirror," to great effect. Goatees and gold sashes! Discussion: Having watched "Mirror, Mirror," the idea of parallel or alternate realities, as they're presented in various fictions, seemed to be the right avenue for discussion this week, and they certainly go all over the place. Breaking News: With this week's announcement of popular American tabletop game designers, Fantasy Flight Games, merging with major European tabletop distributor, Amogee, Dan asks the podcast's resident tabletop guru what this means for tabletop fans. Question of the Geek: What is your favorite use of alternate reality in a story? Leave your answer as a comment for this episode's page at forall.libsyn.com. You can also leave a comment and join in on the discussion with other fans at the podcast's offical Facebook and Google+ pages. You may also send an e-mail to forallpod@gmail.com For all intents and purposes, that's an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Old Metal Gear" by Starry.K (from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater) -"Beat It" by Pomplamoose -"Just Dropped In (to See What Condition My Condition Was In)" by Children of Bodom
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Fri, 14 November 2014
For All Intents and Purposes has hit the quarter-centennial mark! That is, if by "centennial" we mean a hundred episodes rather than a hundred years. However, is it going to be a celebration...or a crisis?! To find out, you'll have to listen! Do you dare?! Week in Geek: Andrew watches more Star Wars: Rebels while Dan buys his first Nintendo home console in what is likely over two decades. Star Trek: Taking another dip into the Original Series, this time Dan and Andrew watch and discuss the classic "I, Mudd" featuring everybody's favorite scallywag, Harcourt Fenton Mudd. Discussion: As if it's a big surprise, with Series 8 of Doctor Who––the first featuring Peter Capaldi's 12th Doctor––having come to an end, they discuss not only the final episode (SPOILER ALERT), but Series 8 as a whole and its place in the oeuvre of Doctor Who. The Art of the Season Finale: With the closing of Doctor Who in mind, Andrew and Dan discuss season finales in general. Specifically, they discuss what they are and what they have been and how and why they've changed over time. Question of the Geek: What is your favorite season finale to a television show? You can leave your answer as a comment to the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. You can also leave answers and comments about the show, as well as get exclusive links, images, and conversations, by joining the official Facebook and Google+ pages (just do a search on those respective websites and they should pop up right away). You may also e-mail the show at forallpod@gmail.com. If you like the show and subscribe to it on iTunes, then be sure to leave a review! Doing so will help spread the word about the show and get it into the ears of new listeners. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap.
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Fri, 7 November 2014
It's the first post-October episode. Instead of focusing on a month of thanks, it's just business as usual. Week in Geek: Andrew plays some more Civilization: Beyond Earth and also finally gets his mitts on a copy of Super Smash Bros. for the Nintendo 3DS. Dan, on the other hand, talks about the new album from his newest favorite band, Dawnbringer, called Night of the Hammer. \m/ 30 Years of Busting Ghosts: As children of the '80s, Dan and Andrew decide that this is as good a time as any to discuss why Ghostbusters is still so amazing. Ladies Second?: Speaking of Ghostbusters, with the recent announcement of a likely all-female reboot of Ghostbusters––as well as the troubled all-female Expendables spinoff, The Expendabelles––Andrew and Dan discuss this very interesting version of the reboot––recasting nerdy franchises with a completely female cast. They discuss the pros and cons and the possibilities as well as any pitfalls that could come with such decisions. The Master and The Mistress: As Series 8 of Doctor Who draws to a close, Dan and Andrew discuss one of the Doctor's most famous and notorious adversaries––The Master! Consider this discussion a primer for all things Master, just in case you need it. Question of the Geek: Who is your favorite villain, in any medium? Submit your answers to the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to also join our official Facebook and Google+ pages at their respective sites (a quick search should find them quickly). You can also send comments, suggestions, and concerns as an e-mail at forallpod@gmail.com. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Music From This Episode: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker, Jr. -"Main Title Theme (Ghostbusters)" by Elmer Bernstein -"I am the Doctor" by Jon Pertwee -"Master of Puppets" by The Scorched Earth Orchestra
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