Think things can’t get crazier in BSG 4.5? Witness The Oath. Joined this week by Michael Trucco, we take in the Starbuck and Adama badassery (and compare Starbuck’s hangar bay arrival to Mal’s at the end of the Firefly pilot), lament Seelix and Racetrack’s misguided betrayals, suffer the loss of reason as Zarek releases his inner snake once and for all, note Adamlin’s too-little-too-late attempt to take up their leadership roles, discuss who’s betraying their oath (read: almost everyone), delve into the (possibly endless) cycle of revenge, wonder what final-cylon Ellen will have to say about Tigh meeting a grenade, and hear an awesome live report from the Phoenix Comicon. Note: Look for a call show mid-week where we’ll respond to all the wonderful listener calls that we couldn’t fit in this ‘cast!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
What you’re seeing here is the result of Chuck spending about 10 minutes getting on top the pinwheel with a Mongoose on the Last Resort map in Halo 3.
We celebrated my brother’s birthday recently, and — not to give away too many wild secrets in the life of geeks — there was pizza and Halo 3 involved. (Shocking, I know.) We are often asked to play Halo live and join up with others, which is super sweet. The only trouble is that our style of playing breaks down after a little while into “I bet I can put this vehicle…” and the score is pretty useless after that.
What I can’t really put into this picture is Chuck pitching the handle bars of the Mongoose back and forth which makes the Master Chief dance like Pee-Wee Herman.
A fun time was had by all.
This week we take in BSG’s A Disquiet Follows My Soul and are joined by the irreplacable Nicki Clyne. Highlights: we wonder why Tigh seems so comfortable with pregnant-Six having just seen Ellen, explore the long-term effects of discovering the human nature of Callie’s baby, note that we finally saw Gaeta’s meeting from the end of the webisodes, discuss possible motives for Gaeta’s new motivation and direction, express concern that Adamlin may have created the current nasty situation in the fleet by ruling with an iron fist while paying lip service to the representative government, weigh the value of democracy vs. fleet survival (as colored by last week’s talk with Richard Hatch and his take on Zarek and Cain), cite some examples of how the masses in the fleet aren’t so powerless after all, hear Ms. Clyne’s insights into Callie (i.e. motherhood, losing herself, and seeing Tyrol with Tori) and acting, and take listener calls about last week’s premiere. Check our forum at http://www.galacticawatercooler.com (click the forum tab) for new information about the 1st Annual GWC National Meetup March 20-22 including hotel selection and BSG finale group-watch details!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Last night I witnessed an event that held me in a state of curious awe: William Shatner’s new show on Biography, Shatner’s Raw Nerve. It’s not as if I’ve never seen that type of show before, but honestly I was expecting Zap Branigan to saunter out and ham it up — and what I got was Shatner doing his best to interview Leonard Nimoy. It was spellbinding.
Before you scoff too much, let me explain: It wasn’t spellbinding in the way that, say, the Frost/Nixon interview was, but more like the moment in Mr. Holland’s Opus when everyone learned that the football players could actually dance. You know, when everyone would have put good money that they’d fall on their collective rumps.
Of course it didn’t hurt that “The Shat” was interviewing his friend Leonard Nimoy. But I have the strange impression that the “I’m gonna find something that hits a nerve with you” is going to work for him. It suits his style.
Laugh if you want to but I’m setting the TiVo to record the next one. At the very least it’s entertaining — and you can’t really ask for more than that.
Shatner’s Raw Nerve [Biography]
Join us as we enjoy a two-hour discussion with Richard Hatch covering religion, philosophy, life, the business, and, of course, Battlestar Galactica.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Fable II, after the fateful day in the spire and the defeat of Lucien, is quite entertaining. I really didn’t think it was going to be. After all what can one actually accomplish after saving the world and defeating the most evil man in the land? As it turns out there’s some badass left to the game yet. There’s even one item that makes playing without a dog at your side almost worth it. I’m not kidding.
This podcast was recorded live January 16, 2009 just following the BSG season 4.5 premiere. We’re joined by numerous guests including Kandyse McClure, Luciana Carro, BSG writer/producer Bradley Thompson, and show creator Ron Moore. Long-time GWCers BKitty and Lady D report live from the cast/crew premiere frak party in L.A. Highlights? They’re just too numerous to list here. We hope you enjoy this magical premiere-night ride we took with GWCers across the country and around the world, and check back next week for our more traditional non-live ‘cast — with more great guests.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Today brings the final BSG season 4.5 ‘sode, #10 — and our final podcast before the season 4.5 premiere this Friday! Highlights: We ponder Gaeta’s racist swing, enjoy another great Racetrack “find,” feel bad for Tigh after Gaeta’s obvious mistrust, wonder what cylon technology might keep the fleet functioning, speculate one final time on the big questions to be (hopefully) answered in season 4.5, and make some last minute quarter bets.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
This week we re-watch the BSG season 4.0 finale, Revelations, in preparation for next week’s 4.5 premiere! Highlights: we wonder who’s really the president (and who’s really in charge) at this point, remember again how badass Saul Tigh is (especially in Revelations), talk about why Adama lost it, analyze Three’s “four are in the fleet” quote (and what it might mean to the final cylon’s identity), weigh Tory’s evil against BYBBQ 8′s, hear Audra’s final pre-4.5 hair report (hint: Tyrol w/shaved head is scary), and discuss the hilarity of bare male ass.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Today we watch the awesome BSG Season 4.5 ‘Sode #9. Highlights: we worry about Gaeta’s (hopeful) return to Galactica, question Gaeta’s post Baltar-whisper reaction, wonder what really happened on New Caprica (vs. what Gaeta thinks happened), and wonder what this all means to Season 4.0. After a well-placed warning, we also discuss material from the Ron Moore/David Eick press conference yesterday — followed by some serious season 4.5 speculation.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
It’s Monday, so it must be time for BSG 4.5 ‘sode #8. Highlights: we recognize Crazy 8′s crazy eight-ness, appreciate Hoshi’s dedication (and will to quit when the time’s right), debate BYBBQ8′s trustworthiness (based on her conflicting statements), discuss the best way to ‘off BYBBQ8, wonder if Racetrak’ll find Racetrackworld (where no one ever loses keys or a sock), and begin the BSG 4.5 windup with a discussion of true waiting — Trek fans holding their breath between TOS Season 3 and ST:TMP.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
My quest to vanquish the storyline in Fable II was achieved last night. Lionheart (my character) was proclaimed “Hero” throughout the land and the forces of evil were turned back from the path of ultimate doom. Yes, it is quite a tale but that’s not the story I wish to tell you.
As you can see Lionheart is brave and fearsome however it was not she who saved the land. Yes songs were sung and statues erected in her honor – it was not this hero that summoned the courage to lift Albion out of its fog of despair.
This is the face of the hero I speak of, seen here with his trusty companion Lionheart. As with many stories what actually happened was a little different than the bards sing it. No statues of Old Smeller stand to his bravery. No children dance about chanting his name as if it were a ward against evil. No, he is simply forgotten. Even though it was he who gave his life for the world that it might live – not Lionheart.
I tell you this not as a spoiler, for your quest will be different than mine. Each must follow his own path as is the Fable way.
It is just a reminder that when the fate of humanity hangs by a gossamer thread above the fire of damnation itself – there is no greater champion than the strength of a dog’s heart.
Old Smeller 12/25/08 – 01/04/09
He lived a lifetime in a few days but left everyone he met better for having known him. You are the truest friend to us all.
You will be missed.
GWCers on Flickr
Recent Blog Comments
on Star Wars Uncut: Director's Cut { I didn't skip ahead, but when the scene came up, I filled in what they failed to include.
} – Jan 27, 5:06 PMon 20 Favorite Ships Called Enterprise { I recently visited an exhibition here in Melbourne, Australia and on show was a three foot replica of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 from the original... } – Jan 27, 1:38 AM
on Star Wars Uncut: Director's Cut { Oddball, it took all my willpower not to. } – Jan 26, 11:38 AM
on Star Wars Uncut: Director's Cut { Anyone else skip ahead to see if Han shoots first or if there is a "Look a Penny!" reference? } – Jan 26, 10:22 AM