Fri, 16 October 2015
Spookytober kicks off with Episode 68! Grab your grimoire and your notebook and let's find some demons to fight! Week in Geek: In a twist, Dan talks about Transformers plans with "Titans Return" while Andrew plays Super Meat Boy. Feel the Hurt: It was announced that acclaimed actor, John Hurt, would be reprising his role as The War Doctor from his appearance on Doctor Who in licensed Big Finish audio dramas. While Andrew and Dan talk about how cool this idea is itself, they also ponder what this could mean for the future of Big Finish Audio. Paranormal Investigation: Dan and Andrew dig into the implications, origins, and general coolness that is paranormal/supernatural investigative fiction. The Last Laugh: It was recently made public that Warner Bros. is totally cool with the upcoming animated adaptation of the DC comics Batman/Joker story, The Killing Joke, being Rated R. What does this mean?! Next week: Since the future has been foretold by the gospel of Back to the Future, Part II, we'll be talking about the reality versus the fiction of October 21, 2015. If you have any comments about any of the topics discussed in this episode, feel free to leave a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to also join our official Facebook and Google+ pages for exclusive discussion and content. You can also e-mail the show at forallpod[at] gmail [dot] com. Feel free to rate and/or review the show on the iTunes store. Doing so will help spread the word to new potential listeners across the globe (and subscribes to iTunes). For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"I am the Doctor" by Jon Pertwee -"X-Files: Theme from X-Files" by Mark Snow (as performed by Soundtrack & Theme Orchestra) -"Batdance" by Prince -"Fringe Main Title Theme" by J.J. Abrams -"Carry On Wayward Son" by Kansas
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Fri, 9 October 2015
Life got in the way of the normal recording schedule. The previously scheduled full episode will be pushed until next week. However, the guys at FAIAP don't want to leave you in the lurch, so they bring you an emergency Shortcast. Week in Geek: Andrew watches Heroes Reborn while Dan nerds out over recently discovered Caravaggio paintings and drawings. Feel free to comment on any of the topics discussed by leaving a comment on the page for this Shortcast at forall.libsyn.com. Also, be sure to join the official Facebook and Google+ pages. You may also e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. If you subscribe to the show on iTunes, you can help spread the word by leaving a review (either text or just a star rating) on the iTunes store. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Thunder Busters" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 2 October 2015
Even though this show is about spoilers and how nerd culture responds to them, there are no spoilers in this episode whatsoever. Week in Geek: Andrew played Breath of Fire IV and ponders the choices of this rather forgotten series while Dan started playing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and wonders how the hell it even exists. The Dimensions of Lego: Dan and Andrew discuss the recently released toy-to-life game, Lego Dimensions; one of them is rather excited about it, another is, um, not. SPOILERS (no spoilers): Andrew and Dan disagree a lot as they wend their way through a discussion on spoiler culture, its origins, our reactions, and how studios use them as marketing tools. RIP PS VITA: According to this Kotaku article, Sony honcho, Shuhei Yoshida, makes a bold argument as to why the PS Vita hasn't fared so well in the market––pointing fingers (some justified, some not) at everyone but Sony itself. Geeking Forward: Next week we'll be discussion supernatural/paranormal investigative fiction and how rad it is––all in the name of introducing Scarytober! If you have comments about the content in this episode––or of next week's topic) leave a comment at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to also join the conversations at our official Facebook and Google+ pages. You may also e-mail us at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. If you subscribe to the show on iTunes, be sure to leave a review to help spread the word to new potential listeners through the magic of Apple's algorithms. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Everything is Awesome" by Tegan & Sara (feat. The Lonely Island) (from The Lego Movie) -"Main Theme" by John Ottman (from The Usual Suspects) -"Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie" by William Elliot Whitmore -"Fanfare" by Nobuo Uematsu (from Final Fantasy VI)
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Fri, 25 September 2015
As was warned last week, this new episode is mostly about the Series 9 premier of Doctor Who. Be warned discussion of the episode will result in SPOILERS, so turn away from the podcast (take off your headphones first) if you want to avoid such discussion. Week in Geek: The boys were playing video games this week as Andrew finished playing Suikoden on his PS Vita while Dan wrapped up Mad Max and ponders open-world console games in the process. The Redemption of Bill Finger: By the end of the recently started second season of Fox's Gotham as well as in the credits for the upcoming Superman v. Batman: Dawn of Justice it has been announced that Bill Finger will be co-credited, along with Bob Kane, as the creator of Batman. Dan and Andrew discuss the relevance of this announcement. The Magician's Apprentice: SPOILER WARNING Andrew and Dan discuss––in frightening depth, the series 9 premier of Doctor Who. Let's Kill Hitler: At the heart of "The Magician's Apprentice" is a long-standing thought experiment, of which Dan and Andrew dive into its history and use in fiction (and its cultural relevance). *features audio taken from Doctor Who, "Genesis of the Daleks" Next Week: We'll be discussing Spoiler culture––why do we like spoilers and why are we so afraid of them? That and more in episode 67. Leave a comment on the page for this episode at ForAll.libsyn.com. Be sure to join our official Facebook and Google+ pages for exclusive content and listener discussion. Also, if you subscribe to the show on iTunes, please leave a review of the show in the iTunes store; it'll help spread the word of the show through the magic of Apple's algorithms. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Doctor Who Theme (Series 8)" by Murray Gold -"Jeeves and Wooster" by Anne Dudley -"How's It Gonna End" by Tom Waits
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Fri, 18 September 2015
Week in Geek: Andrew finally plays a WiiU with the Nintendo title, Super Mario 3D World, while Dan discusses his time at this year's Crocker-Con at the Crocker Art Museum. Group Gaming: Before the internet connected people worldwide, the solitary world of video gaming was often perforated by moments of playing a single game with a group of people. Dan and Andrew discuss this nostalgic (and still present) method of playing games with people in the room rather than online. Game & Watch: With the rise of televised (or streamed) eSports and the success of things like Twitch Plays or Let's Plays, gaming is more connected than ever. However, with the addition of a passive gaming experience does bring up interesting questions and ideas to what gaming is and how it's changing. Doctor Who Series 9 Prologue: If you haven't seen it, watch it here. Once that's done, listen to Andrew and Dan talk about Doctor Who if only to prepare for a full episode about Doctor Who next week. Question of the Geek: To celebrate the return of Doctor Who, what are your thoughts about the show, what questions do you have about the show, and (if necessary) why don't you like the show? Looking outward, what is other British Sci-Fi that you feel deserves more attention? Leave your answer as a comment at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join the official Facebook and Google+ pages, as well. You may e-mail us any questions, comments, or concerns at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. Be sure to leave a review of the show on the iTunes store in order to help spread the word. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Comradeship" by Norihiko Hibino (from Metal Gear Solid 2: The Other Side) -"Watch It Die" by Bad Religion -"(The Majestic Tale of) An Idiot With a Box" by Murray Gold (from Doctor Who: Series 8) -"The Candy Man Can" by Aubrey Woods (from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory)
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Fri, 11 September 2015
This week the boys investigate a topic very near and dear to many sci-fi nerds' hearts: Battlestar Galactica. Week in Geek: Andrew finally plays Shadows of Brimstone while Dan eagerly plays Mad Max. Wes Craven: Wherein Dan and Andrew discuss the death of horror master, Wes Craven. BSG: Though Battlestar Galactica has a long lineage over multiple series, Andrew and Dan decide to focus on the 2005 Ronald D. Moore-helmed reboot that ran on the Sci Fi Channel. There's so much to talk about that they only scrape the surface, but what's there is pretty fun! AppleTV New.0: Apple had a big reveal this week, and though a lot of interesting things were covered, Andrew was particularly excited about the new AppleTV. Question of the Geek: With the popularity of Let's Plays, eSports, etc., we want to know what the draw is about watching people play games? Do you watch? What do you watch? How do you watch? Leave your answers as comments on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join our official Facebook and Google+ pages. Also, send us any questions, comments, or concerns via e-mail at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. If you subscribe to the show on iTunes, be sure to leave a review for the show to help spread the word! For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Nightmare Overhaul" by Tops and Bottoms -"All Along the Watchtower" by Bear McCreary (from Battlestar Galactica) -"Waiting Room" by Philippe Lachance (from Spaceteam) -"Space: 1999 Main Titles" by Barry Gray
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Fri, 4 September 2015
This week we talk about last week's PAX Prime event! We even had a man in the field. His name is Andrew. Week in Geek: Andrew hosts trivia with the 12th source for all nerdy and geeky news and discussion podcast, Nerdhole (check out their website for some terrific PAX Prime 2015 coverage), while Dan gets emotional and nostalgic as he watched a father play through the Oculus Rift Apollo Moon Landing demo. PAX Prime 2015 News: Some announcements were made and news was had at this year's event. Dan and Andrew go through the things that piqued their interests. PAX and Nerd Conventions: Andrew and Dan go over how PAX fits into the convention circuit that dominates the nerd world right now, what conventions mean––how those meanings have changed over time––and what it means for nerds in the future. PAX Megagames: Andrew gets a chance to hop the velvet rope and actually work for a megagame at PAX, and they discuss the differences due to his role, where it took place, and how the game played. Question of the Geek: Did you like the 2005 Battlestar Galactica reboot? If so, how did it get its hooks into you? If not, why did you dislike it? We also talked about the financial returns of the great Atari E.T. dig, and Dan will be at Sacramento's Art Mix | Crocker-Con event on September 10th. Get details (and tickets) here. You can leave a comment at the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join the official Facebook and Google+ pages. Any questions, comments, or concerns can be e-mailed to us at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. Leave a review of the show at the iTunes store to help spread the word. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Slow Brood" by Andrew Hale & Simon Hale (from L.A. Noire) -"Orion" by The Scorched Earth Orchestra (Metallica cover) -"Mega Man 3 - Selection Theme" by Yasuaki Fujita (aka Bunbun) -"Watch the Skies" by Jeremy Soule (from Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim)
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Fri, 28 August 2015
The boys recede into the shadows to talk about Ninjas and Superspies for all intents and purposes. Week in Geek: Andrew finally watches Mad Max: Fury Road while Dan finally watches The Imitation Game. MGSVTPP: On the precipice of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain's release, they have the gall to ask, "Who is the is game for?" Ninja(s) and Superspies: Dan and Andrew look into the differences––and similarities––between these two classic archetypes of nerd fiction. Hattori Hanzo: Launching off of a listener's answer to last week's question, Andrew and Dan wonder why the heck historical figure, Hattori Hanzo, is all over ninja fiction. Question of the Geek: PAX Prime 2015 is upon us! We want to know what you're looking forward to or, alternatively, what was the most exciting stuff to come out of this year's event? Leave your answer as a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to also join our official Facebook and Google+ pages. Feel free to contact us by e-mail at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. If you subscribe to the show on iTunes, please leave a review for us on the iTunes store to help spread the word of the show. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Here's To You" by Joan Baez & Ennio Morricone -"Secret Agent Man" by Johnny Rivers -"Stage of Hanzo" by Yasuo Yamata (aka Tate Norio) (from Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood) -"Secret Agent" by Rory Gallagher
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Fri, 21 August 2015
Week in Geek: Andrew buys a Playstation Vita to play the 20 year-old game, Suikoden, but only so he can play Suikoden II, eventually. Dan gets mad after watching the documentary, GTFO. Wild Arms 3: Before getting to the topic of the influence of westerns, Dan and Andrew look at a very specific––and, perhaps, out of the blue––instance of this with the 2002 JRPG, Wild Arms 3. The Western Evolution: Rather than simply talking about the Western as a genre of storytelling, Andrew and Dan instead discuss how the western persists past its cultural prime and, despite seeming like a withering genre overall, is more alive than ever. Listeners on the Range: To help flesh out the conversation, Dan and Andrew turned to the listeners and asked what westerns or western-influenced media deserves a closer look, with great response! Question of the Geek: What is your favorite use of ninja(s) or superspies (in any medium)? Which do you feel have been particularly influential? Why? Leave your answer as a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to also join the official Facebook and Google+ pages. You may also e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail [.] com. If you subscribe to the show on iTunes, help the show out by leaving a review on the iTunes store to help spread the word of the show through the magic of Apple's algorithms. For all intents and purposes, that was a podcast recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Finish Today, Then..." by Michiko Naruke (from Wild Arms: Advanced 3rd Original Soundtrack) -"A Fistful of Dollars" by Ennio Morricone -"When I Was a Cowboy" by Leadbelly -"Shadow" by Nobuo Uematsu (from Final Fantasy VI) -"Fanfare" by Nobuo Uematsu (from Final Fantasy VII)
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Fri, 14 August 2015
Week in Geek: Andrew plays a megagame while Dan breaks down watching Jon Stewart's last episode of The Daily Show and ponders what, exactly, Stewart was to a generation of viewers. Meta-Listeners: Our listeners chime in on meta-texts that really piqued their interests while Dan and Andrew chime in on those suggestions. Meta-Fiction: Andrew and Dan delve deep into the world of stories about stories, movies about movies, tv shows about tv shows, and games about games and ask what the heck do meta-narratives do? Hercules/Xena Meta-Episodes: Dan and Andrew spend the better part of an hour (or not) discussing a few episodes of these classic tv fantasy shows' use of meta-fiction for some fun one-off episodes...or not. Question of the Geek: Next week, we'll be discussing how despite the fact that the genre of the Western is relatively dead, it has been repurposed in nearly every other genre of fiction. So, with that in mind: What is your favorite Western-themed fiction (in any genre and in any medium)? Why? Or what is a western that you think has been particularly influential and needs more attention? Why? Leave your answer as a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join the official Facebook and Google+ pages for the latest updates. You may also e-mail us at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. If you subscribe to the show on iTunes, be sure to leave a review to help boost our status in the eyes of Apple's algorithms. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"This Song's Just (Six Words Long)" by "Weird Al" Yankovic -"Hook" by Blues Traveler -clip of "Guantanamo By the Bay" from Boston Legal 3.22. -"Main Title" by Joseph LoDuca (from Xena: Warrior Princess) -"Animaniacs Theme" by Rob Paulsen, Tress MacNeille, and Jess Harnell (written by Richard Stone & Tom Ruegger) -"Before the Storm" by Jeremy Soule (from Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim)
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