Fri, 25 November 2016
WEEK IN GEEK: To celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States, Andrew and Dan share their recent happenings. Andrew plays more of The Trail while Dan reads through his new copy of The Art of Metal Gear Solid V and reads the Metal Gear fan comic, "Yellowcake," by millionfish. Leave your thoughts about this week's topics at forallintents.net. Join the official Facebook group for site updates, links, and conversations with other listeners. Be sure to watch, like, and subscribe to the official YouTube channel, too. To help spread the word, please subscribe to the show and leave a review of it on the iTunes store. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. And Happy Thanksgiving! FEATURED MUSIC: -"Thunder Busters" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 18 November 2016
WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew finally sat down and saw Marvel's newest edition to its cinematic universe, Doctor Strange, while Dan sits down and replays the opening of Mass Effect 2. BETWEEN TWO WORLDS: After being pushed back in the movie schedule before getting removed completely, The Inhumans finally gets a release date...on television...kind of. While it's premiere will be in IMAX theaters for a few weeks, Marvel announced that a The Inhumans tv show will air on ABC alongside Agents of SHIELD. Dan and Andrew talk about this newest plan and what it says about the static between Marvel's movie house and television studios. NEW WHO, IN COLOR: The Second Doctor's premiere story, "The Power of the Daleks," is getting a DVD release in fully animated form (due to the original episodes getting wiped by the BBC in the 1970s), but more interestingly the release will be getting an extra feature of the whole story in color. Andrew and Dan discuss this feature as well as the state of missing Doctor Who, based on the News Blast Andrew wrote about this announcement. Leave your thoughts as comments at forallintents.net. Be sure to join the official Facebook group for links and conversation with other listeners. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch Andrew and Dan play video games. If you want to help the show, be sure to subscribe and review the show on iTunes to spread the word to new potential listeners. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. FEATURED MUSIC: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 11 November 2016
WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew played DC Legends as well as Peter Molyneux's new mobile game, The Trail while Dan got sentimental up reading Prophet: Earth War issue number 6, which finally wraps up the big Prophet reboot. REMEMBER, REMEMBER: Though Dan and Andrew missed November 5th to properly discuss V for Vendetta, in the eyes of some Americans, the country did us a solid by possibly setting up a situation where that story could happen for real. They discuss V for Vendetta's relative applicability in terms of the comic, the films 2005 release, and 2016 America. Being an Alan Moore book and with the recent elections so near, politics are discussed but––with hope––done so through a critical lens and as it applies to nerdy stuff. Leave your thoughts about this week's topics as comments at forallintents.net. Join the Facebook page for conversations with listeners, exclusive links, and notifications about updates to the website. Subscribe and leave a review of the show on the iTunes store to help spread the word to new potential listeners. Also, be sure to subscribe to the official YouTube channel. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. FEATURED MUSIC: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 4 November 2016
WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew wades through the neck-deep waters of Civilization VI and loves every second of it while D. Bethel watches the crowd-funded fan film, Cable: Chronicles of Hope by K&K Productions. WHAT'S NEXT?: Considering the imminent political event happening in the United States of America, Dan and Andrew examine how television has taken a look at the presidency by comparing and contrasting the pilot episodes (mostly) of The West Wing and House of Cards (though they specifically already discussed the House of Cards pilot in Episode 37). INFINITE CRISES IN INFINITE MOVIES: This week, news hit that director Rick Famuyiwa left the DC/Warner Bros. film, The Flash, late into pre-production. This is the second director to leave the project, and the third to leave a film set in the DC Universe established with 2013's Man of Steel (before this, Michelle MacLaren left Wonder Woman). Andrew and Dan examine the state of the DC Universe movies and wonder what the outcome may be for this grand experiment. Referenced in this segment is the Ghostbusters v. Star Trek Beyond discussion from Episode 101, if you want background on that controversy. Again, D. Bethel's webcomic, Long John, has finished up its second chapter. We encourage you to give it a look and to share if you like it. Leave your thoughts as comments at forallintents.net. Be sure to join the official Facebook page. Subscribe to the show on iTunes and also help spread the word by leaving a review on the iTunes store. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. FEATURED MUSIC: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 28 October 2016
WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew steps into a new reality when he tries out PlaystationVR with the help and aid of friend-of-the-show, Taylor Katcher, while Dan starts watching ABC's new procedural show, Conviction, which he instead considers to be a time-travel continuation of Agent Carter, which also starred Hayley Atwell. I KNOW THAT VOICE: A week ago, voice actors in the SAG-AFTRA union strike against major video game developers in the hopes of renegotiating contracts for voice acting in video games. Dan and Andrew investigate. SWITCHEROO: Nintendo released a trailer for their long-speculated, highly anticipated new console, the Nintendo Switch. Andrew and Dan examine the possibilities that seem to be promised in the trailer and whether Nintendo can make good on them. Let us know your thoughts about this week's topics by leaving a comment at forallintents.net. Join the official Facebook page for links, updates, and conversations with other listeners. Subscribe to the show on iTunes and leave a review to help spread the word. Also be sure to check out and subscribe to our official YouTube channel. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. FEATURED MUSIC: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 21 October 2016
WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew listens to an academic argument about free to play games and, inspired by it, plays Marvel Avengers Academy while Dan plays through Episode 2 of Batman: The Telltale Series and still can't believe how awesome Bruce Wayne is. #CYCLOPSWASRIGHT: Bringing back resident Marvel expert, Elijah Kaine, the trio talk about Marvel and how it uses crossovers both in the narrative sense and in the business sense. They discuss everything from the thematic base of Civil War to prognosticating about the upcoming Death of X and Inhumans vs. X-Men. If you want to check out more of Elijah's work, head to Geek Intellectualist and listen to is DC/CW television recap podcast, Superhero Recap Squad. Leave your thoughts as comments at forallintents.net. Join the official Facebook page for links and conversations with other listeners. Be sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes and leave a review to help spread the word to new potential listeners. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. FEATURED MUSIC: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 14 October 2016
WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew attends Geek Girl Con 2016 and relays some of his experience to the show while Dan gets freaked the eff out while playing INSIDE, the latest from Playdead, makers of LIMBO. OLD SEGMENT UPDATE: Back in Shortcast 14, Andrew and Dan discussed a fairly quiet lawsuit that Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering publisher, Wizards of the Coast, was confronting with regard to the employment and compensation status of its Magic: The Gathering judges. Andrew did some digging and gives the latest in this ongoing dispute, as well as what to expect next. THE POINT OF THE FLASH: The team brings on a new voice in the form of Taylor Katcher, of Comic Chat with Gat and The Cardboard Box, to talk about DC Comics, specifically The Flash and the seminal crossover event, "Flashpoint." This storyline served as the basis for The Flash season 3 premiere and seems to be having some long-term ramifications for the rest of the season, but in ways that significantly differ from their comic source. Leave your thoughts about this week's topics as comments at forallintents.net. To get the latest updates and participate in listener discussions, be sure to join the official Facebook page. Help the show out by leaving a review on the iTunes store. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. FEATURED MUSIC: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 7 October 2016
WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew watches the season 3 premiere of Star Wars: Rebels (as well as talks about the extended edition of Ghostbusters aka Ghostbusters: Answer the Call) while Dan talks about going to a heavy metal show to see the band, High Spirits. BULLETPROOF BLACK MAN: Dan and Andrew talk about their first impressions of Marvel/Netflix's Luke Cage, the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Though neither had finished the season by the time of this recording, they talk about the general conversation about the show and what it brings to the superhero cinematic genre that others haven't really done before. Dan published some interesting links this week about Luke Cage, specifically. Leave a comment at ForAllIntents.net. Be sure to join the official Facebook group for conversation with other fans. Be sure to leave a review on iTunes to help spread word about the show to new potential listeners. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. FEATURED MUSIC: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 30 September 2016
WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew started playing World of Warcraft...again while Dan sees a trailer for Steven Okazaki's documentary, Mifune: The Last Samurai, and they talk about killing your idols. TOO OLD FOR THIS SHIT?: Dan and Andrew examine the sudden and growing trend of bringing back notable 1980s' franchises back for modern audiences...but on television. Lethal Weapon, The Exorcist, MacGuyver, and even Magnum P.I. are heading to television. What does it mean? What can we expect? Can they be any good (were they any good in the first place)? ROBOTS IN DISGUISE: Since he started uploading Let's Play videos, Andrew has run into the static generated by YouTube's content monitoring algorithms, which take down videos that may have copyrighted audio embedded in the video. They talk about this trend and how its damages may extend much further than lost revenue for both YouTube streamers and copyright holders. Leave your thoughts about this week's topics as comments at forallintents.net. Join the official Facebook group to keep up with latest posts as well as engage in conversation with other listeners. Check out our YouTube channel for all of the latest videos. Be sure to leave a review on the iTunes store to help spread the word to new potential listeners. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. FEATURED MUSIC: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 23 September 2016
WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew bides his time until Civilization VI releases by playing a bunch of Blizzard games while Dan swims through the lush animation and Old Norse world of Thunder Lotus Games' Jotun. NEWS BLAST - UPDATE - METAL GEAR SURVIVE: Metal Gear series creator and famous non-employee of Konami, Hideo Kojima, boldly said that he has nothing to do with Konami's upcoming Metal Gear Solid V spinoff, Metal Gear Survive, on stage at this years Tokyo Game Show. Konami retaliated by releasing approximately fifteen minutes of co-op gameplay to a rather tepid response. LEGACY CHARACTERS 2.0: Building off of the previous conversations about "legacy characters"––superhero mantles that can be passed from person to person rather than being locked to a single identity––in Episode 09 and, tangentially, in Episode 104, Dan and Andrew return to the topic now that the world has a new Superman––officially New Super-Man––and recent Legacy turns with Wolverine and the use of a Legacy character in Marvel's Agents of SHIELD: Ghost Rider v3.0, Robby Reyes. So, there's lots of stuff to talk about. Leave your thoughts about this week's topics as comments at forallintents.net. Be sure to join the official Facebook page and follow Andrew and D. Bethel on Twitter. Help the show out by leaving a review on the iTunes store. Check out the official YouTube channel, as well! For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. FEATURED MUSIC: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 16 September 2016
Due to technical difficulties, only a Shortcast can be brought to you this week, but D. Bethel and Andrew Asplund have packed as much content into a single serving as humanly possible with a Week in Geek! Check out Andrew's stream of Star Trek Online at A YouTube Channel [ , ] For All Intents and Purposes. WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew plays the remaster/reboot/sequel to the classic PC Civ-in-Space game, Master of Orion, while Dan sets his nostalgia aside and watches with great skepticism Starz's Ash vs. Evil Dead. If you have any thoughts about the topics discussed this week, leave them as a comment at forallintents.net. Be sure to join the official Facebook and Google+ pages. To help out the show, please leave a review on the iTunes store to help spread the word to new potential listeners. Also, to check out D. Bethel's newest collection of his webcomic, Long John, head over to longjohncomic.com or go directly to the Etsy store. For all intents and purposes, that was a Shortcast recap. FEATURED MUSIC: -"Thunder Busters" by Wax Audio *Sound effect taken from Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
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Fri, 9 September 2016
WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew checks out PAX West while D. Bethel plays the mobile puzzle games, 1010! and Street Fighter Puzzle Spirits. THAT'S EDUTAINMENT: Inspired by Japanese: The Game card game Andrew saw at PAX West, Dan and Andrew talk about games made with education in mind. Games like Oregon Trail and Where in the X is Carmen San Diego? are classic examples of educational games done right––fun games that make a cultural impact. So, the question they ponder is: Where are the educational games now? Or has that format morphed into other media? Leave your thoughts as a comment at forallintents.net. Be sure to join the official Facebook and Google+ pages. Also, to help spread the world of the show, please leave a review on the iTunes store. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. FEATURED MUSIC: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 2 September 2016
WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew watches a classic Doctor Who stories, sequels of each other, in the Fifth Doctor adventures "Kinda" and "Snakedance," while Dan watches two episodes featured in Amazon.com's sitcom "Pilot Season": The Tick and Jean-Claude Van Johnson. NERD AUTEURS: Starting with the reveal trailer at this year's Gamescom for Konami's surprise, Metal Gear Survive, Dan and Andrew discuss the impact of public-facing creators of popular nerd franchises and what happens when they leave those properties. What should be expected? How important are the creators? What about the creators' next projects? Andrew is going to be at PAX West this weekend, check him out as helps out with gameplay demos of the card game, Yukon Salon, on Friday 9/02. He will also be helping to run the Watch the Skies Child's Play benefit game, put on by Seattle Megagames, on Saturday 9/03. On Thursday, September 8th, from 5-9pm, D. Bethel will be an exhibitor at Crocker-Con. This is a nerd culture convention held at Sacramento's Crocker Art Museum and costs $10 to get in or free if you're a member of the museum. There are also student discount admissions available with proper identification. Dan will be premiering (and selling) Long John, Volume 2 at the event, and friend of the show, Josh Tobey, will be sharing the table, selling prints of his paintings. Leave your thoughts about this week's topics as comments at forallintents.net. Be sure to follow the show at its official Facebook and Google+ pages. To help the show, please leave a review on the iTunes store. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. FEATURED MUSIC: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 26 August 2016
WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew dives into the Doctor Who audio drama archive through the use of the Big Finish app while Dan listens to classic Doctor Who while hurrying to finish his new Long John book. WHO'S THAT GIRL?: With the rumor that actress Zendaya has been possibly cast as Mary Jane Watson in the upcoming Spider-Man: Homecoming film, Dan and Andrew discuss the history and thought behind controversial casting and the difference between what is necessary for a character and what is traditional for a character. Leave your thoughts as comments at forallintents.net. Be sure to join our official Facebook and Google+ pages. Leave a review of the show on iTunes. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. FEATURED MUSIC: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 19 August 2016
WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew builds a new gaming PC while Dan plays Batman: The Telltale Series - "Episode 1: Realm of Shadows." SPOILERS REDUX AND DMCA C&D: Dan and Andrew's discussion was initiated by a post over at the AV Club that covered an instance where major television network, AMC, issued a cease and desist order to a Walking Dead fan site, The Spoiling Dead Fans, when they started listing potential spoilers to the next season's premier. It's a broad topic that is hard to talk about (and, at times, infuriating), but they do their best to really take this topic apart as it relates to television shows and the networks' loyalty to their paying advertisers. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANDREW! Leave your thoughts as comments at ForAllIntents.net or at the official Facebook and/or Google+ pages. To help the show out, please leave a review on the iTunes store. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. FEATURED MUSIC: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 12 August 2016
WEEK IN GEEK: To serve the purposes of research, Andrew punishes himself by rewatching Torchwood: Children of Earth while Dan listens to John Carpenter's sequel to 2015's Lost Themes album of original music, Lost Themes II. THINGS ARE STRANGE: Dan and Andrew dive deep into the latest Netflix phenomenon: Stranger Things. They talk about its influences (and reference this interview with creators, the Duffer Bros, at Nerdist), its use of Dungeons & Dragons and its Lovecraftian influences. Be sure CAN'T CAGE ME IN: The new, more fulsome trailer for the next Marvel-Netflix series, Luke Cage, hit the internet and Andrew and Dan dive into what seems interesting, troubling, and exciting about it (mostly exciting). Leave your thoughts on this week's topics, and read exclusive new content, at ForAllIntents.net. Be sure to join the official Facebook and Google+ pages for exclusive links and conversations. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. FEATURED MUSIC: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 5 August 2016
WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew recovers from his serious bout of time-travel last week by watching Wil Wheaton's tabletop adventure, Titansgrave: The Ashes of Volkana while Dan finds room on the bandwagon to jump on and start watching Netflix's Stranger Things. SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY?: Even though DC/Warner Bros.' Suicide Squad only hit theaters today, audiences at premier screenings have been walking away less than happy, possibly sounding a cloister bell for the cinematic universe they've been trying to build since Man of Steel. Dan and Andrew investigate how the fate of this movie may influence future DC/Warner Bros. entries. STATISTICS AND RHETORIC: Unintentionally hitting both Andrew and Dan's wheelhouses, they examine a controversy that surfaced on the Manfeels Park blog where the author examined the strange disparity in the language around the interpretation of box office returns for both Ghostbusters and Star Trek Beyond. Despite having similar budgets and similar opening weekend numbers, Ghostbusters was declared by some to be a disaster for Paramount, while Star Trek's similar numbers were hailed as being a great success. What is going on here? Is it intentional? Is it warranted? Is it bad or good analysis? Leave a comment about this week's topics at forallintents.net. Be sure to also join the official Facebook and Google+ pages for links, conversations, and to meet other listeners. Help the show reach out to new listeners by leaving a review on the iTunes store. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. FEATURED MUSIC: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 29 July 2016
Things are out of sorts. People are lost to time. But Andrew and D. Bethel will do their damnedest to get another episode to you on time (in time?). Nick Springer & the Fremont Horror: Witness the first installment of a long-in-development (pre-podcast!) audio drama ripped from the minds of Andrew and Dan. I Ain't Afraid: Andrew and Dan dig into the new Ghostbusters and love every ounce of it. Nick Springer and the Fremont Horror Credits: Nick Springer: Andrew Asplund Special thanks to Jesse Shepherd Most of the sound effects used were used from FreeSound.org: -"Running on Gravel" by Benboncan Thanks for all those who helped this long-dreamed project get a leg-up into reality! Leave a comment at forallintents.net. Join our official Facebook and Google+ pages. Please leave a review on iTunes to help spread the word to new potential listeners. For all intents and purposes, that is officially 100 episodes. Featured Music: -"A Journey Into Darkness" by Steve Henifin (from Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem)
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Fri, 22 July 2016
We're finally here! Episode 100! Kind of. Mostly. Half, at least. But still a full episode. You'll find out when you listen. Week in Geek: Andrew went back to Watch the Skies megagame with a new, interesting twist, and relays his experiences this time around while D. Bethel starts watching the now-cancelled show, Penny Dreadful. Also, bonus outtakes! Limited Classic: Nintendo dropped an out-of-nowhere announcement recently with the reveal of the Nintendo Classic, an 30-in-one plug-and-play NES that ignited a lot of people's interest and nostalgia. What's Old is New: Dan and Andrew address the rise of audio dramas from their apparent graves with the rise of nerd culture and podcasting and discuss why they are actually adapting to new media and digital consumer habits. Check out regular articles and old episodes and leave your thoughts at forallintents.net. Be sure to join the official Facebook and Google+ pages to get regular updates and for links and meeting up with other listeners. Also, be sure to leave a review of the show on the iTunes store. For all intents and purposes, that was the recap of the first part of episode 100! Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 15 July 2016
WEEK IN GEEK: Andrew spent his week diving deeper into the Lego muck and mire, watching a bit of the Lego Ninjago animated series in order to get some more context to the more esoteric Lego Dimensions levels he has encountered.. Dan didn't stray to far, playing Resident Evil 7: Beginning Hour, the proof-of-concept demo for Capcom's sequel Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (or Biohazard 7: Resident Evil in Japan). MAKING UP WORDS: In the first look at mobile gaming this week, Dan and Andrew talk about a game that seems to be made just for them, Square Enix and A-Lim's Final Fantasy Brave Exvius and how it scratches certain itches while causing others. POKE MONGO: Pokémon Go is just about the biggest thing in the world right now, topping the charts of the iTunes free apps and is, purportedly, even bigger than porn with Google searches. It's a veritable point-counterpoint discussion as Andrew relates his experience playing the game while Dan remains in ignorance while discussing the world-wide phenomenon that is Nintendo's latest genius move. LINKS: FEATURED MUSIC:
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Fri, 8 July 2016
Week in Geek: Andrew simulates walking in Gone Home whereby he ponders how this mechanic has future ludic applicability; he also starts playing the strange but intriguing indie game, The Bridge. Dan reads volume 1 of the manga, Akira, upon which the classic animated film is based. Leave your thoughts about this week's topics as comments at forallintents.net. Be sure to join the official Facebook page for exclusive links and conversations and updates. Please leave a review of the show on the iTunes store, which will help spread the word to new potential listeners. For all intents and purposes, that was a Shortcast recap. Featured Music: -"Thunder Busters" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 1 July 2016
Week in Geek: Andrew plays more Lego Dimensions while also attends a Pride-week cosplay contest while Dan plays Mega Man 2 in the Mega Man Legacy Collection. How The Mighty Have Fallen: Keiji Inafune's hotly-anticipated, long-delayed, much-derided Mighty No. 9 has finally been released to much controversy. Dan and Andrew wade through the hot mess that some have called the "worst game launch ever" (it most likely isn't). Wham-Bam Explosions: Current James T. Kirk actor, Chris Pine, said in a recent interview with SFX magazine that Star Trek can't be cerebral in 2016. Andrew and Dan unpack that statement and talk about all the things working for and against the new Star Trek. Be sure to visit ForAllIntents.net for updates, articles, and videos and leave your comments about the topics discussed there. Be sure to also join our official Facebook and Google+ pages. E-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com or the hosts directly at dbethel [at] forallintents.net or andrew [at] forallintents.net. Please leave a review of the show on iTunes, which will help spread the word to new potential listeners. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 24 June 2016
Week in Geek: D. Bethel plays PlatinumGames' Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance for the XBox360 while Andrew dives headfirst into LEGO Dimensions. Toys-To-Life: With Andrew's wading into the toys-to-life pool, as well as the recent announcement that Disney Infinity––Disney's version of this gaming type––is being shut down, Dan and Andrew discuss this relatively new mode of gaming, what it does, and how it has changed and why LEGO Dimensions may have hit the right formula for longevity. Also, thanks to the Nerdhole for their recent shout-out, it warms the heart that we can be allies rather than enemies in the non-existent podcast war. Leave your comments at forallintents.net. Be sure to join our official Facebook and Google+ pages for updates and notifications. E-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. Leave a review of the show on the iTunes store page, which will help spread the word to new users and really help the show out. For all intents and purposes that was a shortcast an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 17 June 2016
Week in Geek: The guys felt the draw to local cinemas this week as Andrew saw Warcraft and Dan saw Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows and debate a bit about what movies trading on nostalgia and fandom should do versus what was done and, of course, come to no conclusions. Leave your thoughts as a comment at forallintents.net. Be sure to join the official Facebook page. Help spread the word by leaving a review on the iTunes store. You can e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com, or e-mail Andrew or Dan directly at andrew [at] forallintents.net or dbethel [at] forallintents.net. For all intents and purposes, that was a shortcast recap. Links: -"Conversing Around Lovecraft: Leslie S. Klinger and Neil Gaiman" via RainTaxi.com Featured Music: -"Thunder Busters" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 10 June 2016
Another week, another Shortcast! This time, the boys are back with a brand new, video game infused Week in Geek. Week in Geek: Andrew plays Wild Arms 3 while Dan plays Fallout 4 and ruminate on the state of RPGS both at the start of the new millennium and now sixteen years deep into it. Leave your feedback to these topics as comments at forall.libsyn.com. Also be sure to join the conversations happening at the official Facebook page. You can e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. For all intents and purposes, that was a Shortcast recap. Music: -"Thunder Busters" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 3 June 2016
Another Shortcast for our summer break as everyone enjoys the warm weather. This week, Andrew and Dan talk about a recent lawsuit brought against Magic: The Gathering publisher, Wizards of the Coasts, by their official competition judges. Andrew guides you through his thoughts on this with his impressive legal lens. For all intents and purposes, that was a Shortcast recap. Links: -"'Magic' Card Game 'Judges' Sue For Lost Wages; Claim To Be Employees" by Jeremy Byellin via Legal Solutions Blog Featured Music: -"Thunder Busters" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 27 May 2016
This week D. Bethel brings on Elijah Kaine to talk about the X-Men in anticipation of this week's release of X-Men: Apocalypse. They discuss not only the filmic franchise but also of the themes of the X-Men in general and how they fit in with the greater Marvel universe. Read Elijah's writing at the Geek Intellectualist. Check out his gaming streams at twitch.tv/wthhero. Leave a comment on the topic(s) discussed this week at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join the official Facebook page as well for exclusive links and discussion. E-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. Also, help the show out by leaving a review on the iTunes store. For all intents and purposes, that was a Shortcast recap. Featured Music: -"Thunder Busters" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 20 May 2016
It's the return of the Summer Shortcast! Extra-Long Week in Geek: Andrew watches Deadpool and Dan reads the Dark Phoenix Saga and also talks about the death of animator and comicker, Darwyn Cooke. Links: -Batman Beyond - Darwyn Cooke's Batman 75th Anniversary Short Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 13 May 2016
Week in Geek: Andrew co-hosts a Hearthstone tournament while it lasted and played Klei Entertainment's newest entry, Invisible Inc., while Dan watched two bad movies: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Jurassic World. Captain America v Iron Man: Dawn of Civil War: Dan and Andrew go in-depth talking about what they felt Captain America: Civil War brings to not only the Marvel Cinematic Universe's table, but to the superhero genre in general and, in a bit of self-gratification, compare this new release against the wobbly-but-similar entry, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Leave your thoughts about any of the topics discussed this week as comments at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join the official Facebook group for exclusive links and listener discussions. You can e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. If you like the show, please leave a review on iTunes to help spread the world to new potential listeners. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 6 May 2016
Week in Geek: Andrew watches Ant-Man while Dan gets scared playing Alien: Isolation. Also is a talk about Jessica Jones. Friendly Fire: With the imminent release of Captain America: Civil War, Dan and Andrew discuss why fans get so jazzed about seeing superheroes punch each other, often more than punching bad guys. Leave a comment at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join the official Facebook page for links and join in on conversations with other fans. E-mail us with any questions, comments, or concerns at forallpod [at] gmail.com. Help spread the word by leaving a review at the official iTunes store page. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Links: -"Superhero Smackdowns: Why We Love to See Caped Crusaders Fight Each Other" by Noah Berlatsky (via The Guardian). Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio"
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Fri, 29 April 2016
Week in Geek: Andrew plays The Dice Must Flow while Dan talks about responding to nerds who write term papers. Bill and Pete's Excellent Adventure: The 12th Doctor's new companion, Bill, was introduced to the world last weekend and Dan and Andrew talk more about how the announcement was made more than about the companion herself, if only because that's all the information we have. Digital Board Games: As Andrew tries to liquidate his enviable stock of board games, he contemplates the purpose of buying more boxes for new games since their digital versions are so readily available––and so easily playable. Share your thoughts on this week's topics as a comment at forall.libsyn.com. For exclusive content, be sure to join our official Facebook page. Email the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. Support the show by leaving a comment on the iTunes store page. Their algorithms will help spread the word of the show. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Links: -"‘Star
Trek’ Lawsuit: The Debate Over Klingon Language Heats Up” by
Eriq Gardner (via The Hollywood Reporter) Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 22 April 2016
NOTE: There were some technical difficulties that occurred during the recording of the opening segment which caused some of the audio quality to be compromised. The remainder of the episode meets our normal standards of audio fidelity. Apologies for any inconvenience. Week in Geek: Andrew plays Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes while Dan plays a Free-to-Play game, finally watches Ant-Man, and discusses re-watching Event Horizon. Whitewashing: With the release of a photo of Scareltt Johansenn in costume to celebrate the start of filming of the Hollywood live-action adaptation of the venerated manga/anime, Ghost in the Shell, a lot of controversy across the internet among nerds and socially conscious people alike discussed the idea of whitewashing in media adapted from other cultures. Leave a comment about the topics discussed in this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Join the official Facebook page for exclusive links and conversation with other listeners. E-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. If you like the show, rate it on the iTunes store to help spread the word. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Interesting Links: -"Orientalism, Whitewashing, and Erasure: Hollywood's Historic Problem with Asian People" by Jessica Lachenal (via theMarySue) Featured Music: -"Stayin' In Black" by Wax Audio -Clip from Animaniacs
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Fri, 15 April 2016
Week in Geek: Andrew attends Emerald City Comic Con while Dan attends the Sacramento Indie Arcade Gaming Expo. The New Strange: The teaser trailer for the newest Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise, Dr. Strange, was released to the world this week adding to the already high anticipation. Can Benedict Cumberbatch bring a classic Marvel character to life? Hard Games: With Dark Souls III finally being released stateside this week, Dan and Andrew sit and talk about the trend toward very hard video games. Where does it come from? Why do we like this kind of punishment? Leave your thoughts on this week's topics as a comment at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join our official Facebook and Google+ pages for conversations. E-mail the show with any questions or comments at forallpod [at] gmail.com. Help the show out by leaving a review on the iTunes store. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Links: -"At the Mountains of Madness" animated short by The SpookySpookyShoggoths. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 8 April 2016
Week in Geek: Andrew plays through Resident Evil HD Remaster while Dan struggles with the humor and politics of Broforce. All in a Name: An incredible blowout occurred on the internet after certain fans of Baldur's Gate found, in the recent expansion Baldur's Gate: The Siege of Dragonspear, an openly trans character and found it offensive, for a variety of reasons. Dan and Andrew ruminate on this and associated controversy in the realm of video games to varying degrees of civility and calm demeanor. DC Comics Talk with Andrew and Luke: Andrew has a sit down with Luke Terpeinen from AcrossTheBoardGames.net about all things DC (perhaps touching on the issues around Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice). Leave a comment on the topics of this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join our official Facebook and Google+ pages. Email the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. If you want to help the show, be sure to leave a review (stars and/or text reviews) at the iTunes store page for this show. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Links: -"Caped Crusader, Or Cruel Sadist? Miller Makes One Fan Wonder" by Kim Fu (via NPR)––this is republished from a 2014 article in the light of the Batman presented in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 1 April 2016
Week in Geek: Andrew watched an entry from the DC Animated Universe, an adaptation of Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox while Dan saw the Disney Animated feature, Zootopia. Men in Capes, Punching: Both Dan and Andrew have seen Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and have things to say about it. Share your opinions about any of this week's topics by leaving a comment at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join the official Facebook and Google+ pages for exclusive links and conversations with other fans. Send us an e-mail at forallpod [at] gmail.com. Help spread the word by leaving a review (starred or text) on the iTunes Store page for the show. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 25 March 2016
Week in Geek: Andrew burns through Daredevil season 2 and lives to tell the tale, while Dan reads the Lovecraftian novella, The Ballad of Black Tom, by Victor LaValle. BvS:DoJ: Since neither Dan nor Andrew have seen the newest superhero effort by Warner Bros. and DC Comics, the talk around the imminent release of the movie has been heated and divisive. They talk about the suppositions, biases, and expectations people have going into this movie and how we approach movies before they're released. Leave your thoughts as comments at forall.libsyn.com or join the conversations happening at the official Facebook or Google+ pages. You may also e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Relevant Links: -"The Ballad Of Black Tom" Offers a Tribute To and Critique of Lovecraft" Fresh Air interview with author Victor LaValle via NPR. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 18 March 2016
Week in Geek: Andrew plays the demo for Square-Enix's Bravely Second while Dan watches old movies that started franchises and, arguably, genres––X-Men and Rocky. Origin Stories: Since the most recent trailer for Captain America: Civil War debuted Spider-Man's entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, many people are wondering if we're going to be getting another Spider-Man origin story. Are we sick of origin stories? Why are they necessary? Dan and Andrew weave through the grommets of this discussion. Whispers of the Old Gods: The newest expansion for Blizzard's Hearthstone expansion has been announced, called "Whispers of the Old Gods," which has a heavy Lovecraftian tint to it, which is right in our wheelhouse. Leave a comment at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join the official Facebook and Google+ pages. Email the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. Review the show on 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
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Fri, 11 March 2016
Week in Geek: Andrew picks up and cuts out minifigs for the new expansion/addition to the Kickstarter success, Shadows of Brimstone, while Dan plays the video game version of one of Andrew's favorite tabletop card games, Sentinels of the Multiverse. Talk with Jesse Megagame: Dan and Andrew sit down and talk with one of the founders of Seattle Megagames about, surprise of surprises, megagames. The Symptoms of Pandemic Legacy: Jesse, Andrew, and Dan talk about the destructive game that is Pandemic Legacy and how it and its kind are changing tabletop gaming by making a truly unique tabletop experience. If you want to learn more about Jesse, Seattle Megagames, and megagames in general, be sure to check out the official Seattle Megagames Facebook page and their YouTube channel. Leave a comment about any of this week's topics at forall.libsyn.com. Join our official Facebook and Google+ pages for exclusive links and conversations with other fans. You may e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Relevant Links: -Shut Up & Sit Down's play-through of a megagame. -"Table for One: How to Play Board Games Without a Group" by Aaron Zimmerman via Ars Technica. -"Using Jenga for Roleplaying Games" by Nicole Jekich via AcrossTheBoardGames.net. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Watch the Skies" by Jeremy Soule (from Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim) -"Callin' In Sick" by "Weird Al" Yankovic -"Three Guitars Mood 2" by Derek Nelson (from Doctor Who)
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Fri, 4 March 2016
Week in Geek: Andrew spends some time in Portland, Oregon and hangs out at one of its popular gamer bars, Ground Control. Dan reads Marvel's 2014 mini-series, Deadpool vs. X-Force and really enjoys some clever meta-retcon that happens. Narrative Bifurcation: Dan and Andrew discuss some of the possibilities brought on by Nintendo's very interesting release of Fire Emblem Fate, which is actually two full-priced releases, Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest. Even then, the ostensible ending is only available via paid-DLC (titled Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation). It's a dangerous tactic, but can be used for good as well. Bye Bye Bioware: Over the last few years, major players at famed video game developer, Bioware, have been hemorrhaging from the company at a surprising rate. However, is it the sign of doom some people are predicting? Leave a comment about this week's show at forall.libsyn.com, or at the official Facebook or Google+ pages. You may also e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. If you would like to help the show out, the best way to do so would be to leave a review on iTunes. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Relevant Links & Interesting Reading: -"The Great Bioware Exodus and the Future of Western RPGs" by Matthew Loffhagen from EquityArcade. -"Fire Emblem Fates' Pronged Success Could Affect the Future of Game Publishing" by Nick Zappulla from EquityArcade. -Radio Times' exclusive trailer for the upcoming Big Finish Doctor Who audio dramas featuring David Tennant and Catherine Tate as the 10th Doctor and Donna Noble. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 26 February 2016
We're a little under the weather this week, but we do our best to provide with the most premium content we can offer. Week in Geek: Andrew plays the indie prison-escape simulator, The Escapists, while Dan sees Deadpool and definitely has "feelings." Silenced Hills: At the recent DICE Summit, a keynote was held that reunited Metal Gear Solid's Hideo Kojima with Pan's Labyrinth's Guillermo Del Toro to talk about how much they like each other. We talk about how much they like each other. First Person Theater: A trailer for the film, Hardcore Henry, landed in theaters and on the internet, and Andrew and Dan are wondering both "What the hell?" and "Why the hell not?" If you have any comments on this week's topics, leave them at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join the official Facebook and Google+ pages. You may also e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. If you want to support the show, leave a review on iTunes! For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 19 February 2016
Week in Geek: Andrew plays to complete the Assassin's Creed Chronicles trilogy with its final Russian installment while Dan plays Campo Santo's new release, Firewatch. Same Song, Different Tune: Dan and Andrew discuss how the cultural meaning of music can change drastically when used in different contexts. How many people think about demon-slaying when they hear "Carry On Wayward Son" by Kansas? How many people think of stylized violence when they hear Dick Dale's "Miserlou"? (How many people think about A Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and Purposes when they hear "Stayin' In Black" by Wax Audio––or either ACDC's "Back in Black" or the BeeGee's "Stayin' Alive", for that matter?) Cheap Games, Part 2 - The Returns: Andrew and Dan return tangentially to the discussion of cheap ass games with an investigation of how many players think of a game's value in terms of length of play. Leave a comment at forall.libsyn.com. Join our official Facebook and Google+ pages. E-mail us any questions or comments at forallpod [at] gmail.com. Leave a review on iTunes to help spread the word of the show. For all intents and purposes, that's an episode recap. Interesting Reading: -"Street Fighter II led the Way for Games as a Medium of Self-Expression" by Anthony John Agnello via the A.V. Club. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 12 February 2016
Week in Geek: Andrew buys a bunch of indie games, but plays Thomas Was Alone while Dan reads Dagon by Ben Templesmith. The Merc With a Mouth as a Gamble by a Studio: Marvel mutant Deadpool hits cinema this week and Dan and Andrew discuss the implications of this faithful arrival into the superhero movie discourse. Whose [sic] Tim Cosing? Greater Than Games promotes their Kickstarter for the final expansion for the popular card game, Sentinels of the Multiverse, with a well-planned, quickly foiled, very intricate ARG focused around a fictional game tester "Tim Cosing." Andrew and Dan unravel the sleuthing fans of the game did to figure out the mystery. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"(This Song's Just) Six Words Long" by "Weird Al" Yankovic -"The Sentinels of the Multiverse (Main Theme)" by Jean-Marc Griffin -"X Gon' Give It To Ya" by DMX
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Fri, 5 February 2016
Week in Geek: Andrew plays Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India while Dan watches Ex Machina. Cheap Games: With Andrew's sideways foray into the normally "AAA" Assassin's Creed franchise being through the door of a $10 downloadable game, Dan and Andrew discuss the recent widening of prices for games––both video and tabletop––and the implications on not only the content but the culture it feeds. Flash in the Pan/The Doctor is Out: In unrelated but nearly simultaneous announcements, CBS/CW and BBC announced they are pulling their respective content from the media hubs of Netflix and Hulu, presumably because they are going to launch their own premium streaming services. Will such a tactic work? Should it? Why now? Leave a comment at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to also join the official Facebook and Google+ pages. You can e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. Help the show out by leaving a review on iTunes. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio *Dramatic sting sampled from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.
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Fri, 29 January 2016
Week in Geek: Andrew discusses his participation in a recent Seattle Megagames event while Dan gushes about the Wayforward Technologies remake of A Boy and His Blob. Regeneration: Doctor Who showrunner since 2010, Steven Moffat announces his plans to leave the show after series 10 in 2017. Furthermore, his replacement has been revealed to be Chris Chibnall, an accomplished writer in his own right. But is this a big deal? Dan and Andrew discuss the implications. I Vant to Roll Your Die: Andrew and Dan investigate why Dungeons & Dragons' return to Ravenloft, in a new adventure titled, "Curse of Strahd," is a big deal, or, at least, why it's interestign. Feel free to leave a comment on this week's topics at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join the official Facebook and Google+ pages. You may also e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. If you like the show, help it out by leaving a review on the iTunes store. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Links: -An excellent and candid podcast interview with Chris Chibnall from 2014 about Torchwood and Broadchurch with the Nerdist Writers Panel. -"D&D's Ravenloft Returns with the Help of its Original Creators" by Charlie Hall via Polygon. -"Sketch Fridays #15 - A Boy and His Blob" by D. Bethel. The "Sketch Friday" post about A Boy and His Blob Dan refers to during the Week in Geek. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"I am the Doctor" by Jon Pertwee -"Theme of D (Entrance)" by Tetsuya Komuro (from Vampire Hunter D) -"Circle of Life" by Carmen Twilie & Lebo M (from The Lion King *Quote taken from Army of Darkness.
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Fri, 22 January 2016
Week in Geek: Andrew goes back to playing Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China, while Dan goes way back into the past by playing the Nintendo DS release of the Super Famicom classic, Front Mission. Also, friends of the show, Jason Tudor and Keith Houin's sci-fi webcomic, Vorpal, now has a print version available for purchase. Check it out at Headshrinker's Press. Archiving Legacies: Dan and Andrew discuss how video games are being preserved and/or reintroduced to modern players and how the process isn't as straightforward as it seems like it should be. A +1 Parting of the Ways: Wizards of the Coast announces that it will not be holding an official presence at this year's Gen Con, which is strange since Dungeons & Dragons creator, Gary Gygax, actually founded the show. What does this mean for WotC and Gen Con? Leave a comment at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join our official Facebook and Google+ pages to get updates and participate in listener conversations. Send us an e-mail at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. Also, the best way to help the show is to leave a review on the iTunes store. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Links: -"The New Tech Making Game Preservation More Authentic and Future-Proof" by Kyle Orland, discusses Digital Eclipse Software, the studio that made Mega Man Legacy Collection. -"No WotC at Gen Con This Year?" An EnWorld thread surrounding WotC's decision to not officially have Dungeons & Dragons at Gen Con this year. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Mega Man 3 - Selection Theme" by Yasuaki Fujita (aka Bunbun) -"Wave Myself Goodbye" by Rory Gallagher -"Free" by Suprkidz
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Fri, 15 January 2016
Week in Geek: Andrew nearly swims between the polar ends of Final Fantasy by watching Final Fantasy X HD Remaster and playing for himself Final Fantasy for iOS. Dan, on the other hand, has been playing The Swindle on PS4. Dungeon Master's Guild: Dan and Andrew discuss a few of the facets involved with Wizards of the Coast's and Dungeon & Dragon's news about the newly opened "Dungeon Master's Guild" whereby user-created DnD content can be sold without worry of legal repercussion. Starman: Andrew and Dan spend some time to talk about the death of David Bowie, despite the fact that their exposure to his work was tangential and limited at best. However, it must be said that his work and impact was hard to ignore. If you would like to share your thoughts on any of this week's topics, please leave a comment at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join the official Facebook and Google+ pages for updates and conversations among listeners. E-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. The best way to help the show would be to leave a review on iTunes to help spread the word to new potential listeners. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Changes" by David Bowie -"The Man Who Sold the World" by Midge Ure -"Magic Dance (Single Version)" by David Bowie
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Fri, 8 January 2016
Week in Geek: Inspired by last week, Andrew starts watching Cowboy Bebop while Dan checks out the new sketchbook by one of his favorite working artists, Giannis Milonogiannis, called Never Be Game Over. Sub Vs. Dub: Dan and Andrew tackle what is possibly a moot issue in the world of digital home video and media, but they still find the issues underpinning the perennial debate over which is a better experience: subtitled anime versus English dubbed versions. Toshiro Mifune: Despite being a bit of older news, Andrew and Dan discuss the importance of Hollywood recognizing the contributions of Toshiro Mifune to not only Japanese cinema but American (and worldwide) cinema as well. Please share your thoughts about any of the discussed topics by leaving a comment at forall.libsyn.com. You can also con contact the show at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. Be sure to also join the official Facebook and Google+ pages for updates, fan conversations, and exclusive content. The best way to help the show out is to leave a review on iTunes––either a text review or stars––which will spread the word to new potential listeners. For all intents and purposes, that's an episode recap. Links: -Giannis Milonogiannis: http://www.milonogiannis.com/ -Giannis' 2015 Sketchbook, Never Be Game Over: https://gumroad.com/l/azxsu -Ted Woolsey & Translating Final Fantasy III (VI): http://www.playeronepodcast.com Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Let's Fighting Love" by Trey Parker (from South Park episode 8.1, "Good Times With Weapons") -"Titles" by Masaru Satoh & His Orchestra (from Yojimbo) -"Cyborg Mermaid" by Kaori Akima (from Gunnm [Battle Angel] OVA)
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Fri, 1 January 2016
SPOILER ALERT: Dan and Andrew go into detail about the plot of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in this episode. So, if you haven't seen it, please refrain from listening. You have been notified. The new year is brought in an...interesting...fashion. Base humor and extended conversations are but a small step into 2016! Week in Geek: The boys play some catch up as Andrew plays Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Dan watches Cowboy Bebop. The Force Awakens A Lot of Opinions: The movie that caught the world's imagination is under the lens this week, though both Dan and Andrew come to Star Wars: The Force Awakens from very different places with very different attitudes. It is a movie that has been universally praised but severely dissected among the fandom. Andrew and Dan dissect the schism as well as offer bits of their own insights into this, overall, fun movie. If you want to respond to any of the topics discussed this week, you can leave a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join the official Facebook and Google+ pages for exclusive content and discussion. You may also e-mail any questions, comments, or concerns to forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. Be sure to leave a review on iTunes to help spread the word to new 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 -"Main Title and the Attack on the Jakku Village" by John Williams (from Star Wars: The Force Awakens) -"The Jedi Steps and Finale" by John Williams (from Star Wars: The Force Awakens)
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Fri, 25 December 2015
The boys bring in the holidays with some Week in Geek talk. Andrew plays a game of Dread whereby his life hangs in the balance (and his ability to play Jenga) while Dan plays Transformers: Devastation and ponders the applicability of nostalgia in modern media. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Come back next week for Episode 77 as For All Intents and Purposes ring in the new year (and probably have some Star Wars talk, as well). Featured Music: -"Thunder Busters" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 18 December 2015
As you wait in line for your viewing of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, listen to two over-educated nerds talk about things tangentially related to the biggest release this year. Week in Geek: Andrew plays a bunch of new games, including Bastion, Rollers of the Realm, and Assassin's Creed Chronicle: China on the PlayStation 4 while Dan reads Ian Bogost's new book, How to Talk About Video Games. Trio of Trailers: Dan and Andrew discuss the ups and downs of exciting new sequels awaiting release: Star Trek Beyond, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out From the Shadows, and Independence Day: Resurgence. Hutt-Killer: Andrew and Dan weave through the controversy surrounding Disney's decision to pull all "Slave Leia" content from store shelves, and Andrew goes on a bit of a Lego rant. Assuming you don't hate the show with the outtakes at the end, you can leave your thoughts about the episode on the page for the show at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to follow the official Facebook and Google+ pages for exclusive links and discussions. You may also e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. The best way to support the show is to leave a review on iTunes which will 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 -"Turtle Power" by Partners In Kryme (from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle) -"Ewok Celebration and Finale" by John Williams (from Return of the Jedi) -"Yoda" by "Weird Al" Yankvoic
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Fri, 11 December 2015
SPOILER WARNING: Details from Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and other video games are discussed in this episode and can be considered spoilers. Keep that in mind before you proceed. Week in Geek: Andrew plays Dragon Quest for iOS while Dan watches Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown on Blu-Ray. Games With Feels: Based on a specific experience Andrew had while playing through Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Dan and Andrew discuss video games that have created in them strong emotional responses based on more than just a cutscene and plot point, but when actually playing the game elicits emotional reactions and why that is an important development of the medium. The article about Tomb Raider Dan mentions can be found at knowngriefers.com. A Sad Game About Nuclear Disarmament: Andrew and Dan discuss a hidden cutscene found in the files of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain's (that were confirmed by Konami) that will only play if, in the online portion of the game, players decide to lay down their nuclear weapons and employ a digital peace. Based around this Ars Technica article by Kyle Orland, this seems to be the culmination of Hideo Kojima's goals with the Metal Gear Solid series. If you have any thoughts or responses to the topics discussed in this week's episode, leave a comment at forall.libsyn.com. Please join the official Facebook and Google+ pages for exclusive comment and listener discussion. You may also e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Sins of the Father" by Donna Burke (from Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain) -"A Phantom Pain" by Ludvig Forssell (from Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain) -"When Doves Cry" by Prince
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Fri, 4 December 2015
It's a bit of a ramshackle affair this week as the boys (mostly Dan) were plagued by technical issues, but they wouldn't let that stop them from bringing you a new episode! Week in Geek: Andrew watches Ronin again and gets some spicy behind-the-scenes details while Dan plays dress-up in Batman: Arkham Knight. Cards Against Black Friday: Dan and Andrew detail the questionable history the cynically dark Cards Against Humanity has with the equally cynical (but different) Black Friday shopping event. Howard No More: With the announcement at the most recent World Fantasy Convention that they would no longer be distributing a bust of H.P. Lovecraft as an award due to the author's public and well-known racist and elitist views, different portions of fandom exploded with either outrage or victory (both sides have legitimate angles). Andrew and Dan discuss why this may be a good thing or a bad thing (mostly good). Leave a comment about this week's topics at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join the official Facebook and Google+ pages. E-mail the show with any questions, comments, or concerns at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. If you like the show, help it out by leaving a review on iTunes. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Money For Nothing" by Dire Straits -"Things Have Changed" by Bob Dylan -"Everything is Broken" by The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
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Fri, 27 November 2015
A day late due to over-eating, but the boys bring you a Shortcast to tide you over until the next full episode. Week in Geek: Andrew plays Argent: The Consortium by Level 99 Games while Dan finally finishes playing Rogue Legacy and has some first-blush impressions of Jessica Jones, the new Marvel-Netflix show. Leave a comment at forallpod.libsyn.com. Join our official Facebook and Google+ pages for updates and exclusive content and conversation. E-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. If you're an iTunes subscriber and like the show, be sure to leave a review (text or starred) on the iTunes store as a way to help spread the word through the magic of Apple's algorithms. For all intents and purposes, that was a shortcast recap! Featured Music: -"Thunder Busters" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 20 November 2015
Week in Geek: Andrew starts watching the latest entry in the CW's shared universe, The Flash, while Dan starts reading She Walks in Shadows, a collection of Lovecraftian fiction all written by women. Check it out here. Armello: Dan pointed Andrew toward what is basically a clever, fun board game on the PS4 called Armello. Click here for the Giant Bomb "Unfinished" look at the game that got Dan interested in the game in the first place. Who Wants To Live Forever?: Andrew and Dan tackle immortality as it presents itself in nerdy fiction. It turns out to be much more complicated than originally anticipated. Next Week: Be prepared for a Shortcast as we lay low for Thanksgiving. Leave comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join our official Facebook and Google+ pages! E-mail us with any questions, comments, or concerns at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. Help the show by leaving a review on the iTunes store to spread the word 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 -"A Realm Reborn" by Michael Allen & Lisa Gerrard (from Armello) -"Princes of the Universe" & "Who Wants to Live Forever" by Queen
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Fri, 13 November 2015
Week in Geek: Andrew watches Bond 24, also known as Spectre, and has thoughts about it! Dan talks about a series of videos Polygon has been making of game developers making levels in Super Mario Maker. Bethesda, Bethesda Never Changes: Dan and Andrew briefly talk about the wobbly––but successful––release of Bethesda Softworks' Fallout 4. Warcraft Hopes: Andrew and Dan use the recent trailer for Duncan Jones' upcoming fantasy, video game film, Warcraft, to reintroduce the topic of video game movies. Next Sunday AD: Many nerds rejoice as Joel Hodgson announced a Kickstarter campaign to make more Mystery Science Theater 3000 episodes. Dan and Andrew discuss the viability of such a plan––can we look beyond pure nostalgia? Next Week: Immortality! Never-ending life is a popular aspect of nerd fiction that deserves much investigation as only two over-educated, co-dependent nerds can bring you. Leave your thoughts about this upcoming topic as a comment at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join the official Facebook and Google+ pages. You may also e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. Be sure to leave a review (either text or starred) on iTunes to help spread the word 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 -"Atom Bomb Baby" by The Five Stars -"I'm A Medieval Man" from Warcraft II -"Love Theme from Mystery Science Theater 3000" by Joel Hodgson & Josh Weinstein -"Toothless People" by "Weird Al" Yankovic
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Fri, 6 November 2015
SPOILER ALERT: This week's episode thoroughly discuss the endings of the Mass Effect series, Red Dead Redemption, and Braid. Listen at your own risk. Week in Geek: Andrew starts playing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain while a piece of fanart Dan drew for Crimson Peak went mildly viral for the first time in his life and it freaked him out a little. Metroid - The Sky Calls: Dan and Andrew talk about the recently released short film by Rainfall Films and how it works not only as a fan film, but as a Metroid story. Game Over: Andrew and Dan sit down to ponder the nature of endings in video games. What are they for? What do gamers deserve? How do they serve the gameplay and/or the story? Braid: Dan and Andrew sit down to discuss a really controversial, poignant, and impactful ending in recent history, that of Jonathan Blow's Braid. Next Week: Video Game Movies. Are there any good video game movies? What are the worst of the worst? Let us know! Leave a comment at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to also join the official Facebook and Google+ pages. E-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. Please leave a review and/or starred rating of the show on the iTunes store to help spread the word of the show 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 -"Brinstar (from Metroid)" by Isac Saleh (from Game Themes Cover Mix Vol. 1) -"The End (Reprise)" by Jack Wall & Sam Hulick (from Mass Effect) -"Downstream" by Shira Kammen (from Braid) -"It's All Over Now" by Willie Dixon -"A One-Winged Angel" by Nobuo Uematsu (from Final Fantasy VII).
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Fri, 30 October 2015
It's time for the great Spookytober Celebration! For your own safety, listen with the lights on. Week in Geek: Andrew plays the ludomodular board game, 504, while Dan wraps up Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Cthulhu Called, No One's Home: In the interest of Spookytober, Dan and Andrew return to famed horror writer, H.P. Lovecraft, and one of his most revered (and culturally important) stories, "The Call of Cthulhu," as well as discuss the really fun silent film version made by the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society. The Horror Returns: Andrew and Dan discuss what is likely the scariest of all horror movies: the not-very-good-but-hey-at-least-they-tried-something-different sequel! WARNING: contains discussion of Halloween III: Season of the Witch. The Doctor is IN: In light of the news that David Tennant would be returning to the role of the Doctor in audio form with Big Finish, Dan and Andrew discuss the interesting implications. Next Week: THE END! Video game endings, that is. Good ones, bad ones, weird ones, lack-of-ones. Endings are all over the place and, with games especially, carry a lot of emotional and narrative baggage with them so that it's nearly impossibly to please everybody. What are your thoughts about video game endings? Leave a comment at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to also join the official Facebook and Google+ pages for updates and discussion. You may also e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. Help spread the word of the show by leaving a review on iTunes. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Cthulhu Clock" by D. Bethel -"Triangles" by Reber Clark -"Halloween Theme - Main Title" by John Carpenter -"I Am the Doctor" by Jon Pertwee -"Halloweenhead" by Ryan Adams
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Fri, 23 October 2015
Spookytober is halted, briefly and partially, to address the time-traveling elephant in the room: October 21, 2015! Er, I mean, Back to the Future Day! Week in Geek: Andrew got a Playstation 4 and played Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and shot a lot of dudes while Dan saw Crimson Peak. BttFP2: To introduce Back to the Future Day, Dan and Andrew spend some time to talk about the overall legacy of Back to the Future, Part II. Predicting the Future: Andrew and Dan, in honor of the moment, spend some time talking about science-fiction predicting not only the far future, but the near future and what that tells us about...us. Dead By Dawn: Because it's Spookytober, Dan and Andrew discuss the first two films of the venerated Evil Dead franchise because, basically, they're the same movie told through two very different lenses. And that's weird. Next week we bring Spookytober to a close, so tune in for scary stuff, no doubt. Please leave any comments to the content of this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to also join our official Facebook and Google+ pages. You may also e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. If you want to help the show out, be sure to leave a review on iTunes to help spread the word. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Main Title" & "End Titles" by Alan Silvestri (from Back to the Future Part II) -"Back in Time" by Huey Lewis and the News -"March of the Dead" by Danny Elfman (from Army of Darkness)
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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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Fri, 7 August 2015
Week in Geek: Andrew watches John Carpenter's They Live to honor the life of Rowdy Roddy Piper while Dan listens to the podcast, Top Score with Emily Reese, discuss the ludomusicology of Final Fantasy VI. BTAS: Dan and Andrew wrangle a new television show to talk about, Batman: The Animated Series. They use the classic episode, "Perchance to Dream", as a way to kick off the discussion about dreams and dreaming in nerd ficiton. Dreams and Dreaming: Andrew and Dan weave through a variety of media as they discuss how (and why) dreams are used as a narrative tool (or crutch, in some cases). Listener Dreams (and Star Trek): Some listener responses brought up great uses of dreams in fiction while Andrew uses the opportunity to discuss a fantastic Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, "Phantasms", which features Data having nightmares. Question of the Geek: What are effective instances of meta-narrative––when a text is acutely aware of the fact that it is a text and brings the reader in on the joke? 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. You may also send us any comments, questions, or concerns to forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. If you subscribe to the show on iTunes, be sure to leave a review to help spread the word! For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Batman: The Animated Series (Main Title)" by Danny Elfman (arranged by Shirley Walker) -"Dreaming in Dortmund" by Ewan Dobson -"Dreamland" by Hirokazu Ando (from Super Smash Bros.)
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Fri, 31 July 2015
We start a (slightly) new form of the podcast this week, and we kick it off with the theme of "Gateways to Geekdom." Week in Geek: Andrew plays Commander (aka Elder Dragon Highlander) with a custom 30 Rock deck while Dan plays Journey which was recently released for the Playstation 4. Listener Gateways: Thanks to listener input, Dan and Andrew discuss the classic gateways to geekdom that are Star Wars and the Atari 2600. Gateways to Geekdom: Thanks to a listener suggestion from an earlier episode, Andrew and Dan discuss the various gateways to geekdom have been as well as the impact those gateways had on geeks and nerd in general. The Farpoint Gateway: Dan and Andrew discuss a gateway to geekdom that was especially important to Andrew, the Star Trek: The Next Generation pilot, "Encounter at Farpoint." Question of Geek: What do you think is an effective use of dreams or dreaming in a fiction (in any medium)? 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 to keep up to date with the fans and content. You may also e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. Be sure to leave a review on iTunes of the show to help the show out. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Main Title" adapted from John Williams' "Main Theme" from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (from the Atari 2600 game, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial by Atari) -"Iron Man 3" by Brian Tyler -"Star Trek: The Next Generation - End Credit" by Ron Jones -"Come On, Come Over" by Jaco Pastorius
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Fri, 24 July 2015
We're back after a few weeks of Shortcasts and this week it's all about space, keeping all of the recent NASA news in mind. Week in Geek: Andrew plays and ponders the mechanics and morals of Endeavor while Dan geeks out over The Art of Mad Max: Fury Road. Boast of Bethel: With the new images of Pluto, Dan wonders how HP Lovecraft, a devoted amateur astronomer who was writing when Pluto was first discovered, would process these high-definition images. Then he laments the divide between science and creativity. The Influence of Space: With everybody looking up again, Andrew and Dan discuss how humanity's reach into the great unknown has influenced our use of it in fiction. Browncoat: Dan finally gets Andrew to sit down and watch the pilot to the short lived, but deified, sci-fi western television show, Firefly. Question of the Geek: What was your "gateway to geekdom"? Your answer could be read on next week's episode! To contribute, 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. You may also e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. If you subscribe to the show on iTunes, be sure to rate the show on the iTunes store in order to help spread the word to new users 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 -"Uncertainty" by Reber Clark (from At the Mountains of Madness - Sketches for the H. P. Lovecraft Literary Podcast) -"Firefly [Main Title]" by Sonny Rhodes -"Victory" by Ben Prunty (from FTL: Faster Than Light) -Excerpt from "The Whisperer in the Darkness" read by Dudley Knight for KPKV Radio
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Fri, 17 July 2015
Our last Shortcast of the break covers San Diego Comic Con 2015. We look at the big reveals and some news that was released (mostly movie and TV-related) before asking ourselves, now that it's all over: what is SDCC now? Feel free to leave your thoughts about this year's SDCC as a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join the conversations happening at our official Facebook and Google+ pages. Furthermore, you can e-mail us any questions, comments, or concerns at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. We're back next week with Episode 57! Thanks for your patience! For all intents and purposes, that was a Shortcast recap. Featured Music: -"Thunderbusters" by Wax Audio
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Wed, 15 July 2015
We've got a new Week in Geek Shortcast this week. First, Andrew played an app-assisted board game called Alchemists as well as pondered the implications of an Escapist article about A.I.-created Magic: The Gathering cards. Dan finally gets 100% on Batman: Arkham Knight, and also decided to give the 2001 animated sci-fi flick, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, another chance. We'll be back with one more Shortcast about the recent San Diego Comic Con before returning next week with Episode 57! For all intents and purposes, that was a Shortcast. Featured Music: -"Thunderbusters" by Wax Audio
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Fri, 10 July 2015
Andrew talks to former guests Jake Waltier and Jonathan Adler as they discuss board game company Fantasy Flight Games and their license to publish tabletop games based on content created by Games Workshop, including the settings of iconic games like Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 settings. Also, Jonathan admits his feelings about Kit Kats! kitkatfast.tumblr.com Featured Music: -"Reign of the Septims" by Jeremy Soule (from Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion) -"Thunderbusters" by Wax Audio
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Wed, 8 July 2015
The first of our shortcasts for the summer break. Today, it's all about our week in geek. Andrew discusses Blizzard's foray into the MOBA world with Heroes of the Storm, while Dan talks about Batman: Arkham Knight some more before discussing the 1982 Arnold Schwarzenegger classic, Conan the Barbarian.
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Fri, 3 July 2015
Week in Geek: Andrew watches the classic Italian film with tenuous ties to the Metal Gear Solid franchise, Sacco y Vanzetti while Dan can't drive in Batman: Arkham Knight. Star Trek: The Next Generation: With this week's theme being about death, they watch antoher TNG episode titled "Tapestry" where Captain Picard...dies?!?! Death (and Defeat) in Gaming: An extension from last week's topic about violence in gaming, this week Dan and Andrew examine how death is used––and how it has changed––in gaming. The Death of Optimus Prime: Looking away from gaming for a bit (while staying on topic), Andrew and Dan discuss a prominent nerd death from the 1986 classic, The Transformers: The Movie. Question of the Geek: What has been the most impactful fictional death for you and why? Leave your answer as a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join in on the conversations happening at the official Facebook and Google+ pages. You may also e-mail us any questions, comments, or concerns at forallpod [at] gmail.com. If you subscribe to your podcast on iTunes, be sure to leave a review to help spread the show to new potential listeners. We won't be posting full episodes for a few weeks as we take a summer break, but we will have Shortcasts going up in our absence, so keep checking the feed! For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Star Trek: The Next Generation - End Credits" by Ron Jones -"Rogue Legacy (Main Theme)" by Tettix -"Death of Optimus Prime" by Vince DiCola (from The Transformers: The Movie) -"Dare" by Stan Bush (from The Transformers: The Movie)
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Fri, 26 June 2015
Week in Geek: Andrew dines on Alton Brown's Good Eats while Dan supports Dan-culture as he watches a kind of bad/kind of awesome movie titled Bad Asses on the Bayou. James Horner: Dan and Andrew talk a little bit about the revered film composer who, sadly, died this week in a plane crash. Violence in Gaming: Tackling what is, in some circles, a taboo subject this week, Andrew and Dan don't dive into the cultural impact of violence in gaming; rather, they discuss how it manifests in gaming (both tabletop and video games). Dan Hibiki: Dan and Andrew discuss one of the most mercurial and interesting fighting game characters, detailing his history and ever-changing ability as a street fighter. Question of the Geek: What is your favorite fighting game (not series, but specific game)? 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, be sure to leave a review of the podcast 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 -"Bishop's Countdown" by James Horner (from Aliens) -"Fight 1" by Nobuo Uematsu (from Final Fantasy IV) -"Dan's Theme" by Hideyuki Fukasawa (from Street Fighter IV) -"Clamato Fever (Menu)" by AE & Prozax from OC ReMix: Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Official Soundtrack)
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Fri, 19 June 2015
Week in Geek: Andrew addresses the Steam Sale as well as a horrible Dragonlance animated film. Dan shares his continuing Rogue Legacy woes. Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Prequel: A big gaming announcement at this week's E3 conference was that Square-Enix will be releasing Final Fantasy VII remake. Fans around the world collectively melted. What about the remake do Dan and Andrew expect and look forward to? The Cost of Gaming: From DLC to Freemium pay-walls to retail prices, the cost of gaming is a variable notion today. Andrew and Dan examine this idea from a variety of angles to try and figure out why it's so open to interpretation and exploitation. Shenmue III: Another big announcement at E3 this year was the Kickstarter campaign for Shenmue III, the long suffering Sega franchise that could have possibly sunk the Dreamcast. The announcement broke Kickstarter, broke records for funding, and revealed possibly shady backroom dealings that make this a much more complicated topic than it seems. Question of the Geek: What has been your favorite DLC to date? Why? Leave your answer as a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join our official Facebook and Google+ pages and join in on the interesting conversations happening there. You may also e-mail us at forallpod [at] gmail.com. If you subscribe to the show on iTunes, be sure to leave a rating/review in order to help spread the word to more possible 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 -"Red XIII's Theme" by Nobuo Uematsu (from Final Fantasy VII) -"Starving in the Belly of a Whale" by Tom Waits -"Surprise Hotel" by Fool's Gold -"A Cerebus Plot" by Sam Hulick (from Mass Effect 3)
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Fri, 12 June 2015
Week in Geek: Andrew plays more Free-to-Play games while Dan travels back in time to a previous Week in Geek for Andrew and plays the infuriating Rogue Legacy. NTG: To kick off the discussion about time travel, Dan and Andrew decide to watch "Yesterday's Enterprise," their first foray into Star Trek: The Next Generation on the show! What happens when two Enterprises pass in the night? Explosions. Time Travel: Andrew and Dan investigate the use and implications of time travel in popular fiction. Time Paradox: Since they're talking about time travel, Dan and Andrew also talk about what happens when time travel breaks time. Question of the Geek: What is yoru favorite fictional use of time travel? and/or What is your favorite instance of a paradox in fiction? Leave your answers as a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to join the conversations happening at our official Facebook and Google+ pages. E-mail any questions, comments, or concerns to the show at forallpod@gmail.com. If you subscribe to the show on iTunes, be sure to leave a review to help reach new listeners. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Star Trek: The Next Generation - End Credits" by Ron Jones -"(The Majestic Tale of) an Idiot With a Box" by Murray Gold (from Doctor Who - Series 8 Original Television Soundtrack) -"Main Title (Terminator 2 Theme)" by Brad Fiedel -"Faith of the Heart" by Russell Watson (from Star Trek: Enterprise)
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Fri, 5 June 2015
Week in Geek: Andrew binge re-watches The X-Files on Netflix and sees a lot of new things he hadn't seen before while Dan binge-plays The Last of Us Remastered and loses hope in humanity while gaining hope in gaming. New Games: Dan and Andrew discuss the trailers released for two hotly anticipated games: Fallout 4 and XCom 2. Binge-Watching: Andrew and Dan discuss binge-watching television in general: what it means for television, what it means for the future of television, and how it is changing our habits as television watchers. Boast of Bethel: Dan discusses language used in reviews of Netflix's Daredevil when it was released and how binge-watching is changing the way we talk about television. Question of the Geek: What are your favorite opening credits from a television show? Why? Leave your answers as comments at forall.libsyn.com. Join in on the conversations happening at the official Facebook and Google+ pages. You may also e-mail us any questions, comments, or concerns at forallpod [at] gmail.com. If you subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, be sure to rate us so that the podcast can be spread to even more potential listeners. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"It's All Over But the Crying" by The Ink Spots -"All Day Sucker" by Stevie Wonder -"Main Title" by John Paesano & Braden Kimball (from DAREDEVIL: Music from the Original Series)
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Fri, 29 May 2015
Even though we hit a huge milestone with Episode 50 last week, Episode 51 carries even more emotional baggage as it is being released on the exact 1-year anniversary of the launch of For All Intents and Purposes. We made it! Week in Geek: It was a bit of shared purposes this week as both guys played old, old games. Andrew obsessively played the Final Fantasy VI iteration that was released for the Game Boy Advance while Dan played the recently HD remastered released of the Lucasarts' classic, Grim Fandango. Year in Geek: Dan and Andrew take a minute to look back at the year that was, indeed, for all intents and purposes. The Rashomon Effect: This week, Andrew and Dan decided to discuss the increasing and prevalent phenomenon in television that takes its unique storytelling framework from the 1950 Akira Kurosawa film, Rashomon, where one story is told from multiple perspectives. The Rashomon Job: If you haven't been exposed too much to Rashomon-type stories, Dan and Andrew recommend checking out the standalone Leverage episode, "The Rashomon Job." It's a nice introduction to both the show itself (little context is needed) and to the idea of The Rashomon Effect. Question of the Geek: What topic(s) would you like the show to revisit or discuss? Leave you answer on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to also join the conversations at the official Facebook and/or Google+ pages. You may also e-mail us with any questions, comments, or concerns at forallpod [at] gmail.com. For all intents and purposes that was a year! Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Back in Time" by Huey Lewis and the News -"Suddenly I See" by KT Tunstall -"Leverage Main Theme" by Joe LoDuca -"My Time to Be a Star" by Reba West (from Robotech Perfect Soundtrack Album) -"Look Up! The Sky is Falling" by Michael Bradley (from Robotech Perfect Soundtrack Album)
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Fri, 22 May 2015
Welcome to EPISODE 50! This week it's all about nostalgia with a dash of navel-gazing. Week in Geek: Andrew finally watches a Hayao Miyazaki film, Castle in the Sky, while Dan geeks out over Mad Max: Fury Road. #WheresNatasha: Revisiting an earlier topic, a recent e-mail leak revealed studio heads discussing why a female-led superhero movie won't work based on terrible (in every sense of the word) evidence. Dan and Andrew discuss the implications of this information. Doctor Who Nostalgia: In the interest of nostalgia, Andrew and Dan discuss how Doctor Who has appreciated itself (that sounded better in my head) over the years, specifically with its anniversary specials. Plus, Dan and Andrew come up with a great idea for the next one. Final Fantasy V: If this is an episode about nostalgia, you had better believe Andrew and Dan are going to talk about Final Fantasy. This time they cover the final 16-bit game (which they haven't yet covered), the fifth one. Question of the Geek: What piece of nerd culture are you most nostalgic for? Leave your answer as a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. You may also answer, and join in the conversations, at the official Facebook and Google+ pages. You may also e-mail the show with any questions, comments, or concerns at forallpod [at] gmail.com. For all intents and purposes, that was a fiftieth episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"The Princes of the Universe" by Queen -"One Chance" by Eric Clapton -"I Am the Doctor" by Jon Pertwee -"Dear Friends" by Nobuo Uematsu with the Royal Stockholm Orchestra (from Distant Worlds II: More Music from Final Fantasy) -"We've Only Just Begun" by The Carpenters -"I'll Make a Man Out of You" by Donny Osmond (from Mulan)
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Fri, 15 May 2015
Week in Geek: Andrew watched a heavily promoted Netflix-original, Grace and Frankie, while Dan reads the recently re-collected The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past comic work, as commissioned by Nintendo Power, and written & drawn by the legendary Shotaro Ishinomori. Don't Play: Dan and Andrew come at you with another game they do not recommend; and let's reinforce this aspect: DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME. This time, they discuss the absolute question mark that is Star Wars: Masters of Teras Kasi. *shudder* The Forced Evolution of Characters: In the wake of recently released images of fan-favorite character, Yoshimitsu, from Tekken 7, Andrew and Dan look back at characters from games, tv, and comics have changed so much over time and analyze why this happens, with both positive and negative intentions. Ownership Roundabout: Recently, famed comics writer and artist, Gerry Conway, posted a scathing review of his situation with DC Comics regarding royalties and ownership of character he created while in their employ. DC's brilliant but shady workaround paying or even crediting creators deserved a closer look from Dan and Andrew. Question of the Geek: Who (or what) is your favorite fighting game character? Why? You can leave your answer as a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. You can also respond, and join the conversations, at the official Facebook or Google+ pages. You may also e-mail any questions, comments, or concerns to forallpod [at] gmail.com. If you subscribe to the show on iTunes, be sure to leave a review to help spread the podcast to even more people. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Star Wars Main Title/A Galaxy Divided" by Kevin Kiner (from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, based on themes by John Williams) -"Cantina Band #2" by John Williams (from Star Wars: A New Hope) -"I Want It All" by Queen -"Phoenix Wright - Objection!" by Noriyuki Iwadare (from Ace Attorney Meets Jazz Soul)
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Fri, 8 May 2015
WARNING: This week's episode is about the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Avengers: Age of Ultron; while spoilers are earnestly avoided, no guarantees can be made. Proceed with caution.
Week in Geek: Well, they both saw Avengers: Age of Ultron, so they can't talk about that. Andrew watched the documentaries Get Lamp and Atari: Game Over (again) while Dan played the recently released nostalgia-show, Strider.
Watching Order: Dan and Andrew give you the rundown of what you need to see before you see Avengers: Age of Ultron; just the bare necesseties.
Age of Ultron: Andrew and Dan don't review the new movie, per se. Instead they talk about what it does right, what it does not as right, and what it's doing that is interesting.
Agents of SHIELD: Dan and Andrew discuss how well Marvel is using their tv show, Agents of SHIELD, but then wonder if the payoff is worth it in the long-run.
Question of the Geek: What has been your favorite entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far? Why? You may leave your answer as a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. You may also leave your answers, and join in on the conversations, at the official Facebook or Google+ pages. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, you may e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. If you subscribe to our show on iTunes, be sure to leave a review! That will help spread the word about the show. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap.
Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"The Invincible Iron Man Theme", "The Marvel Super Heroes Have Arrived", and "The Mighty Thor Theme" (from The Marvel Super Heroes) by Jacques Urbont -"Boston Legal Theme" by Danny Lux
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Fri, 1 May 2015
Week in Geek: Andrew sets up a new 13th Age campaign and watches the hell out of some Iron Chef: America while Dan preps to be an exhibitor at his local comic shop's Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con (May 2nd at 9am, Empire's Comics Vault - 1120 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA) and started playing Bioshock: Infinite because he got it for free from Microsoft. Hold Power Button to Save: Dan and Andrew take some time to discuss the floundering genre that is the Video Game Movie––why does it never work? Can it ever work? Konami: The Final Domino: With the announcement that the Hideo Kojima & Guillermo Del Toro-helmed Silent Hill reboot, Silent Hills, announced as being cancelled by Konami due, likely, to the departure of Kojima from the company, Andrew and Dan examine what, in hindsight, seems to be the steady decline of the Japanese console video game industry since its height in the '80s through the '90s. Silent Hill: Since it was brought up in the previous two segments, Dan and Andrew look back at the series and reflect on what really separated it from the otherwise oversaturated survival-horror pack. Question of the Geek: Is there a video game which you think a movie adaptation should (or could) be attempted? What is it and why? Leave your answer as a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. You may also leave your answers, and join in on the conversations, at our official Facebook and Google+ pages. You may also e-mail us any questions, comments, or concerns at forallpod [ at ] gmail.com. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen -"Jumpin' Johnny" by Chunk Raspberry (from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater) -"Silent Hill Theme" by Akira Yamaoka (from Silent Hill)
-"Hi-Tone Fandango" by Peter McConnell (from Grim Fandango)
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Fri, 24 April 2015
Week in Geek: Andrew (and Dan, as well) watch the documentary, Atari: Game Over, about the search to find the buried copies of E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial Atari game, while Dan plays a game he's played handfuls of times before on a tiny handeld system. Final Fantasy IV: With Final Fantasy Record Keeper still digging its way into both Dan and Andrew's respective brains, they dive back into the Final Fantasy pool and talk about, this time, Final Fantasy IV (a.k.a., Final Fantasy II, which Dan argues may be a better title for not obvious reasons). The Great Trailer Fiasco of 2015: Andrew and Dan probe a bit into the strange week/week-and-a-half that saw the release of high-profile trailers and how they all interacted with each other, for better or for worse. The "Fantastic" Four: One of the high-profile trailers that dropped this last week or so was a full trailer for Fox's upcoming Fantastic Four, their reboot of their middling, two-movie series from the last decade. With Marvel on the rise and no apparent crossover with Fox's other superhero Marvel series, X-Men, Dan and Andrew wonder why Fox is betting so much on this singular property. Question of the Geek: What is a recent trailer (for a movie, tv series, video game, etc.) that has really gotten you excited? Why? Leave your answer as a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. You can also leave your answer, and join in on the conversations, on the official Facebook and/or Google+ pages. You may also e-mail us any questions, comments, or concerns at forallpod [at] gmail.com. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap.
Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Dancing Calcobrena" by Nobuo Uematsu (from Final Fantasy IV) -"Chewbacca" by Supernova -"The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers
-"We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" by Tina Turner (from Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome)
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Wed, 22 April 2015
As promised, here is the extended interview D. Bethel had with Jason Tudor, about his new webcomic, Vorpal, that was featured in a truncated version in Episode 45. Here you'll find many more topics and extended discussions on topics than were featured on the episode. We hope you enjoy the extended interview! For all intents and purposes, that was an extended interview!
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Fri, 17 April 2015
Week in Geek: Andrew (and Dan) get caught up in the latest nostalgia-driven mobile free-to-play game, Final Fantasy Record Keeper while Dan watches yet another Hayao Miyazaki movie (this time, it's Porco Rosso). Vorpal, Shoot Between Heartbeats: Dan sits down with previous guest, Jason Tudor, to talk about Jason's new sci-fi, espionage webcomic, Vorpal, creative goals, inspirations, and philosophies. This is a very truncated version of a much longer interview, which will be uploaded on its own at a later date. Free to Play Games: With the previously mentioned Final Fantasy Record Keeper, Dan and Andrew talk Free-to-Play games––also known as "Freemium" games––and what their trend in gaming means to gaming and nerd culture at large. Marvel Takes a Dare...devil: Not to ignore some major nerd news, Andrew and Dan discuss the recent Netflix Marvel TV show, Daredevil, and what it means to Marvel and TV watching in general. Question of the Geek: What's been a Free-to-Play game that has gotten its hooks into you? Leave your answer as a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. You can also leave your answers (and join in on the conversations) at our official Facebook and Google+ pages. You may also e-mail us any questions, comments, or concerns at forallpod [at] 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 from The Science Fiction Show)" by Aaron Kusterer -"Freedom Isn't Free" by Trey Parker (from Team America: World Police) -"I'd Rather Be Blind" by Freddie King -"Right or Wrong" by Titiyo
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Fri, 10 April 2015
Welcome to a mega-sized, special episode all in celebration of International Tabletop Day! In the interest of full disclosure, Andrew (as a representative of For All Intents and Purposes) will be hosting, along with Luke Turpeinen and Nicole Jekich (from AcrossTheBoardGames.net), an event at the Raygun Lounge in Seattle, Washington at 12pm on Saturday, 11 April for International Tabletop Day. A whole host of games will be there and prizes (including a signed & sketched copy of the Long John preview book!). Be there (or see if there are any events in your area)! Week in Geek: Andrew plays Cities: Skylines a spiritual (and functional) successor to Sim City, while Dan watches another old movie that was a pleasant surprise, Mad Max. AcrossTheBoardGames.Net #1: Andrew discusses with previous guests, Luke and Nicole, about how to start your own game day event. Jonathan Adler & Ethics in Gaming: Andrew sits down with Jonathan Adler (aka The King of the Nerds) and discusses how people play games, and how its not always necessarily done in the interest of winning, and what this type of gameplay says about the players. AcrossTheBoardGames.Net #2: Andrew, Nicole, and Luke talk about what their "hot" game is at the moment: Argent: Consortium and Skulldug! Question of the Geek: Have you ever played a game "wrong"? Leave your answer as a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. You may also leave your answers--and join in on the conversations--at the official Facebook and Google+ pages. You may also e-mail us your answer, as well as any other comments, questions, or concerns, at forallpod [at] gmail.com. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Happy Tabletop Day! Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"The Mancer's Dilemma" by Darren Korb (from Bastion) -"Main Title" by Bear McCreary (from Battlestar Galactica) -"Kings and Centipedes" by Stepdad -"Spikes in a Rail" by Darren Korb (from Bastion)
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Fri, 3 April 2015
Week in Geek: Andrew heads to the Emerald City Comic Con at his base of operations in Seattle while Dan watches, for the first time, First Blood, and was pleasantly surprised. Sympathetic Villainy: Noticing the trend over the last few decades of villains in popular culture becoming rather humanized, flawed, and tragic characters, Dan and Andrew investigate this movement and what it says about popular culture. Metal Gear Solid: Andrew and Dan take a look at this series again, but specifically at how a surprising majority of its antagonists are, in fact, quite sympathetic, especially when reflected in the moral ambiguity of the various protagonists of the games (but especially the protagonist in Metal Gear Solid 3, 4, Peace Walker, V: Ground Zeroes, and the upcoming V: The Phantom Pain. Antiheroes: Dan and Andrew take a look at the flipside (or side step?) of the sympathetic villain, the antihero. Here's the Psychology Today article Dan read from in this segment. Question of the Geek: Who is your favorite sympathetic villain and/or antihero? Leave your answers in the comments for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to also leave your comments, and join in on the conversations, at the official Facebook and Google+ pages. You can also e-mail any questions, comments, or concerns to forallpod [at] gmail.com. If you subscribe on iTunes, be sure to leave a review to help spread the world of For All Intents and Purposes to even more nerds and geeks. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' In Black" by Wax Audio -"A One-Winged Angel" by Nobuo Uematsu (from Final Fantasy VII) -"'Metal Gear Solid' Main Theme (Metal Gear Solid 3 Version)" by Harry Gregson-Williams (from Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater) -"Theme from Dangeresque II: This Time It's Not Dangeresque I" by The Brothers Chaps (from Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits) -"Titles" by Masaru Satoh (from Yojimbo)
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Fri, 27 March 2015
This week was a podcast made on the run! With both hosts getting sick at different intervals and one host going out of town, it's a wonder that such quality audio comes together at all. With that in mind, please forgive us for any inconsistencies in quality. Week in Geek: Andrew buys a dictator simulator on a Steam sale while Dan accidentally preorders a book twice and laments the amount of Gamecubes seen at a local swap meet. Ready Player One: Steven Spielberg was recently announced as the director for the film adaptation of the nerd-favorite novel. Considering the book was written by a huge fan of '70s and '80s gaming culture, can that translate to the screen and be as impactful with Speilberg at the helm? Fans and their Fiction: It's widely known that nerdy fans express their appreciation for their beloved stories in many different ways. This week, we examine how fans contribute to the fictions they love so much and many of the implication involved with doing that. Douglas Adams: We couldn't ignore the fact that we're in the middle of episode 42 and not mention Douglas Adams. Conveniently, we make the argument that Mr. Adams is also the most successful fan fiction writer...of himself. Question of the Geek:
With regard to creating original work in a pre-existing fiction, which would you like to create for? Leave your answers in the comments for this page at forall.libsyn.com. You may also leave your answers on our official Facebook an Google+ pages, and join in on the conversations there. Feel free to also e-mail us at forallpod [at] gmail.com. For intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo -"Express Yourself" by Charles Wright and The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band -"So Long and Thanks for All the Fish" by Joby Talbot and Hilary Summers (from the soundtrack to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) -"The Doctor and I" by John Barrowman -"Professor Oak Theme" by Junichi Masuda (from Pokemon Red/Blue)
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Fri, 20 March 2015
This week, the guys dive deep into the existential dilemma that comes with being a nerd, but they do so with a little bit of help! Week in Geek: An old blog post about the Open Gaming License that Andrew wrote ago suddenly courted new traffic, while Dan rediscovered a snippet from his youth that he thought was lost to time. King of the Nerds: Recently crowned King of the Nerds, Jonathan Adler (mathemetician and member of the Rock Band rock band, Crystal Math), talks with Andrew about his experiences on the third season of the TBS reality show, King of the Nerds, and they dive into different issues that the show brought up along the way. Nerds Everywhere: Building off of topics discussed in the Jonathan Adler interview, Dan and Andrew talk more about how the definition of what a nerd is has changed over time and what it means to be a nerd, for good or for ill. Question of the Geek: What is your nerdy specialty, if you were to boil it down to one or two? Leave your answers as comments on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to also join our official Facebook and Google+ pages to leave your answers and join in on the conversations that are happening there. You may also e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Why Must We Fight" by Paul Williams (written by the Sherman Brothers) -"Hail to the Chief" by American Patriotic Music Ensemble -"Matsuri (Irodori)" by Kodo -"It's In The Way That You Use It" by Eric Clapton
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Fri, 13 March 2015
Episode 40! An arbitrary milestone! Let's be self-reflective! Instead of that, however, a regular episode of For All Intents and Purposes has been recorded for your listening pleasure. Week in Geek: Dan read the first issue of the new Image Comics series, Descender (by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen) while Andrew plays the Sons of Anarchy board game. Ancient Sequels: Andrew and Dan discuss the strange phenomenon of sequels that come years––nay, decades––after the most recent installment. Rise of the Elder Gods: Dan and Andrew look at the recent trend of really good television shows being helmed by not young, pretty actors, but by veteran––ahem––mature actors and actresses and how success does not just mean another young, pretty face. For All Mistakes and Purposes: Andrew and Dan issue a correction. Question of the Geek: In general, what is a specific example of an effective sequel? Leave your answers as comments on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. You may also leave your comments and add to the conversations happening at the offical Facebook and Google+ pages for the show. You may also e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor -"Done Got Old" by Buddy Guy -"I Feel Free" by Cream
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Fri, 6 March 2015
It's a solemn week as Dan and Andrew mourn the loss of nerdy legend, Leonard Nimoy. Week in Geek: Dan talks about the update to his western webcomic, Long John, while also praising the new music album by John Carpenter, Lost Themes. Andrew plays Pokemon Y while also reading a zombie choose-your-own-adventure book on his Kindle, Zombocalypse Now by Matt Youngmark. NEWSBLAST: Before getting to the meat of the episode, Andrew and Dan decide to dive into some nerdy headlines that had slipped through their fingers over the last few weeks. Beam Me Up: Dan and Andrew say goodbye to Leonard Nimoy by discussing everything from Star Trek to Transformers to Fringe. Needs of the Many: To continue the memorium, Andrew and Dan discuss what is arguably Nimoy's most notable work as Spock in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Question of the Geek:
What is a Leonard Nimoy moment or character that you would to focus on or mention in his memory? You can leave your answer as a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. You can also join the discussion at the official Facebook and/or Google+ pages. You may also e-mail us any comments, questions, or concerns at forallpod [at] gmail.com. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Live long and prosper. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Fallen" by John Carpenter -"Highly Illogical" by Leonard Nimoy -"Opening Theme" by James Horner (from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan) -"You Are My Best Friend" by Queen
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Fri, 27 February 2015
This week's podcast is based all on the roll of a die! Not really, but most of it is spent dicussing a seminal topic: Role-Playing Games. Week in Geek: Andrew creates cards for a prototype card game while Dan irresponsibly purchases classic Doctor Who (out of vanity). The Forgotten Fantasy: To kick off the dicussion of RPGs, Dan and Andrew talk about the least-talked-about entry in the Final Fantasy franchise, Final Fantasy II (not IV). Evolution of RPGS: Tabletop RPGs, Video Game RPGS, how they influenced and diverged from each other––an epic overview that covers what you know and more. LOST: Talking about a tv show on an RPG episode? Andrew connects the dots (but leaves many more unconnected) in this segment. Question of the Geek: What is a memorable moment from either a tabletop or video game RPG that hit hard with you and would like to share? Leave your answers as comments on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Keep up with the conversations and exclusive links on the official Facebook and Google+ pages, too. You may also e-mail any questions, comments, or concerns to the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Scene VII" by Nobuo Uematsu, perf. Tokyo Symphony Orchestra (from Symphonic Suite Final Fantasy) -"Dragonborn" by Jeremy Soule (from Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim) -"The Ballad of Gilligan's Island" by Sherwood Schwartz and George Wyle -"Fight 1" by Nobuo Uematsu (from Final Fantasy IV)
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Fri, 20 February 2015
Things get tense and uncomfortable as Dan and Andrew tread upon verboten territory: nerds and politics. Week in Geek: Andrew bought and fiddled around with the Adobe-killer Affinity Designer by Serf while Dan plays the demo of the unfinished game, Dead Synchronicity: Tomorrow Comes Today. So Long, Jon: Dan and Andrew spend some time to discuss the announcement that Jon Stewart––host of The Daily Show since 1999––is steping down as the show's host. Geek Culture & Politics: Stepping lightly, Andrew and Dan investigate a relatively simple question: Does geek culture have a political agenda? House of Cards: Dan finally watches the pilot of the Netflix hit (adaptation of a BBC show), House of Cards, and use it as a catalyst to discuss how American politics are portrayed in televised fiction. Question of the Geek: What kind of political fiction would you like to see told? Leave your answer as a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. You may also leave your answer, and join in on the conversations, at the official Facebook and Google+ pages. You may also e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. If you're a subscriber on iTunes, please leave a review of the show on the iTunes store to help spread the word about the show. For all intents and purposes, that was a show recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Dog on Fire" by They Might Be Giants -"Why Can't We Be Friends" by WAR -"House of Cards Main Title Theme" by Jeff Beal -"The West Wing Opening Theme" by W. G. Snuffy Walden
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Fri, 13 February 2015
Week in Geek: Andrew plays Civilization V and Blood Bowl: Team Manager while Dan is busy creating characters for Chapter 2 of his webcomic, Long John. Spider-Man Shared Custody: With the news that Sony Pictures is giving a modicum of control of Spider-Man to Marvel Studios, Dan and Andrew discuss the implications of this deal. DCTV vs. MCUTV: With the recently released trailer for Marvel's Netflix series, Daredevil, Andrew and Dan discuss the differences and similarities of the Big Two's approaches to televised comic-based stories. Leverage: Andrew has long made clear his love for the John Rogers-helmed show, Leverage. This week, he gave Dan the assignment to watch the pilot, "The Nigerian Job." Question of the Geek: What is an underappreciated movie that you think more nerds and geeks need to see? Why? Leave your answers as comments on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. Also be sure to join the conversations and the latest updates at our official Facebook and Google+ pages. You may also e-mail any questions, comments, or concerns to forallpod [at] gmail.com. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Right Back" by Jonny Lang -"Dare" by Stan Bush -"Leverage Main Theme" by Joe LoDuca -"Please Mr. Postman" by The Marvelettes -"Chop Chop Master Onion's RAP" by Masaya Matsuura with Ryu Watabe (from PaRappa the Rapper)
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Fri, 6 February 2015
The boys are back and they're tuned to 440Hz because, this week, they're bringing you an episode all about music. Week in Geek: Andrew discusses the recently released and amazing sourcebooks for the Doctor Who tabletop RPG (well, those released so far) while Dan reads mostly-academic articles about the Adult Swim show, The Venture Bros. Once More, With Feeling: To kick off the musical discussion, Dan and Andrew thought it made the most sense to talk about one of the most famous and popular musical episodes of television, which is, of course, Buffy the Vampire Slayer's, "Once More, With Feeling." The Evolution of Video Game Music: This week's main discussion has Andrew and Dan investigating the slow growth of video game music from short, limited––but catchy!––loops to becoming Grammy award-winning cinematic scores. The Music of Erich Zann: Dan brings Andrew back to H.P. Lovecraft in one of his few music-centered tales of cosmic terror. Question of the Geek: What is a song, album, composition, musician (or whatever) that you find the most interesting or compelling, for any reason? Leave your answers as comments at forall.libsyn.com. Be sure to also join the official Facebook and/or Google+ pages to join in on the conversations and much more! You may also e-mail the show at forallpod [at] gmail.com. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode rundown. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Main Title" by Nerf Herder, orchestrated by Christophe Beck & Kevin Kleisch (from Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode, "Once More, With Feeling") -"Baba Yetu" by Christpher Tin & Ron Ragin (from Civilization IV) -"Sad Violin Thing" by Nick Cave & Warren Ellis (from The Proposition) -"Bucklers and Bonnets (Armorer Interior)" by Jake Kaufman (from Shovel Knight) -"The Ritual/Ancient Battle/2nd Kroyka" by Gerald Fried (from Star Trek episode, "Amok Time") -"Carry On My Wayward Son" by Gwar Music Referenced:
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Fri, 30 January 2015
Week in Geek: Andrew plays Talisman on his iPad while Dan is embroiled in the middle of a Hayao Miyazaki movie marathon. Sentinels of the Multiverse: Andrew, along with Nicole and Luke from AcrossTheBoardGames.net and mutual friend, Alex, to play a customized game of the card game that has captured Andrew's interest for the last few months. Read Luke and Nicole's writeup about this session. Footballers of Catan: With the recent revelation that a group of Green Bay Packers players regularly play Settlers of Catan, Dan and Andrew ponder the possible mainstreaming of these previously not mainstream games. Cones of Dumbshire: A Catan-like fake-game created for an episode of Parks and Recreation is now being Kickstarted for an absurd (?) amount. Andrew and Dan briefly examine the ups and downs of this young Kickstarter. Question of the Geek: What digitized tabletop game have you enjoyed playing (regardless of platform)? Leave your answer as a comment on the page for this episode at forall.libsyn.com. If you haven't already, you should also join in the conversations going on at the official Facebook and Google+ pages. You may also email us with any comments, questions, or concerns at forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"The Incredits" by Michael Giacchino (from The Incredibles) -"Yakety Sax" by Boots Randolph -"Main Title March" by John Williams (from Superman: The Movie) -"Parks and Recreation Theme" by Gaby Moreno and Vincent Jones -"Song from M*A*SH (Suicide is Painless)" by Johnny Mandel
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Fri, 23 January 2015
If you're under 21, you will get carded before you are able to enjoy Episode 33 of For All Intents and Purposes because this week is all about booze, but with a nerdy/geeky focus, of course. Week in Geek: Andrew plays the pepper-based tabletop game, Scoville, while Dan dives into the Paleolithic with Simon Roy's Tiger Lung. Beer Bad: To discuss the threat of alcohol, Dan and Andrew put themselves through the trial of watching the infamous episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer where they try to write a show with an anti-alcohol message, but goes completely awry. Discussion: Andrew and Dan look into the intersection of nerds and booze, bouncing around between the topics of licensed beers, specialty beers, microbrew, and the rise of nerd bars/gaming bars. Boston Legal: Since the episode is all about booze, why not talk about a...cancelled legal dramedy starring Captain Kirk and Ultron? Sure! Question of the Geek: What's your preferred alcoholic beverage for your nerdy pursuits (or your pursuits in general)? Leave your answers as a comment at our website, forall.libsyn.com. You may also leave your answers--or join in on the conversations--at the official Facebook and Google+ pages. Or you may email any comments, questions, or concerns to forallpod [at] gmail [dot] com. For all intents and purposes, that was an episode recap. Featured Music: -"Stayin' in Black" by Wax Audio -"Beer, Beer, Beer" by Rob Manuel ft. Daniele Davoli -"Where Everybody Knows Your Name" by Gary Portnoy -"Boston Legal Theme" by Danny Lux -"Scarface (Push It to the Limit)" by Paul Engemann
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