Mon, 5 March 2012
In which Thom & Andru attempt to re-write history with Aaron Lyons and Jordan Monsell of Pulp Shakespeare, talking remix culture, meta-humor, artistic multitasking, and using Tarantino as a gateway drug to the world of the Bard. Also on the menu: the shrinking of action stars, the mathematics of viral videos, the incomprehensible weapons policy of Renaissance Faires, and the latest attempt by the sun to destroy us all (Emmerich film to follow). Music by Her Majesty’s Secret Players. |
Mon, 27 February 2012
In which Thom & Andru bond with movie ubergeek Travis J Coleman over the benefits of a big screen, shared theatre student experiences, a deep and abiding love of MST3k, and a collective shrug in the general direction of Oscar Night 2012. Plus, the razor thin line between A and B movies, horrifying candies of the American Southwest, the reason for having two tables in the studio, and which film earns the official designation of "Andru bait"? The answer... won't surprise you at all. Music by TV's Frank. |
Mon, 20 February 2012
In which Thom & Andru are joined by special guest Helenna Santos Levy of Geek Girls Create to chat about the zombie future, the mix tape past, voca lcompetition shows that don't suck, and making one's own breaks in the world of new media. Plus, a recap of TGA's adventures at Gallifrey One, and the latest round of geek/nerd nomenclature navel-gazing. Music by Jonathan Coulton & GLaDDOS |
Mon, 13 February 2012
In which Thom & Andru welcome back the dynamic Whovian duo of Ingrid Oliansky and Joshua Lou Friedman, to discuss the many-splendored glories that await attendees of this year’s Gallifrey One convention. Also up for discussion: action figure nostalgia, suspension of special effects disbelief, and a slew of demoralizing comics news with a single bright spot to offset it, plus a review of Red Tails and Valentine’s Day serenades from The Wonderstrucks and Jean-Luc Picard. |
Mon, 6 February 2012
In which Thom & Andru chat with filmmaker Josh Levy about Canadian comedy, Hutt anatomy, the delicate tightrope of back story, and the rabidfranchising of story in general. Also, Andru watches his first Super Bowl, Thom reviews Chronicle, Lucasfilm is fooling no one with their 3D marketing, and the show experiences that rarest of phenomena: a live caller! |
Mon, 23 January 2012
In which Thom & Andru discuss fairy tales, fanboyisms, and the magic of Portland with author / podcaster / one-man nerdcyclopedia Aaron Duran, whose indie comic La Brujeria is heading into its 3rd issue. Also on the docket: catching up on old TV shows and new Disneyland rides, and the origin of the show’s title is revealed. Plus, a technical meltdown that is not heard due to some last-minute Lucasizing, but continues to haunt Thom throughout the episode regardless. Fun! Music by Paul & Storm. |
Mon, 16 January 2012
In which Thom & Andru attempt to inject more structure into the show, which only throws the episode's frequent and severe digressions into sharper relief. Meandering side roads include new rules that all award shows should be made to honor, the danger of dead reckoning in pop culture analysis, and another spate of iPhone talk (which we promise will slow to a trickle eventually.) Also, we watch things! And actually enjoy some of them! And then share that enjoyment you! What a world. |
Mon, 9 January 2012
In which Thom and Andru are joined by Chris Jackson and Robbie Rist of The Spoon for a conversational preponderance of pop culture potpourri, bemoaning the devolution of geek culture into empty hipsterism, even as they themselves play to the back of the room relentlessly. Other topics include EVERYTHING. This is about as ADD as we’ve ever been folks... strap in and hang on! |
Mon, 2 January 2012
In which Thom & Andru begin the new year with a flurry of film reviews, a bevy of book talk, a recounting of their holiday recreations, and an overage of obstinate opinions on everything from mo-cap to online vigilantism to pie. Also, the debut "4th Week Favorites", Andru cautions on the dangers of the Netflix Wall, and Thom pays tribute to talk host Rick Emerson, without whose influence this show would not exist. |
Mon, 26 December 2011
In which Thom & Andru celebrate Boxing Day with a present comprised of conversations passed. Included in this best-of episode are interviews with Kielen King, Michele Ivey, Robbie Rist, and Brian Peck. Thanks for listening, we'll be back with brand new nerdery in 2012! |