After some technical interference and a brief Spanish-language conversation about DP, Audra kicks off the ‘cast with more gross stories involving exploding commodes, mysterious hands poking through bathroom stalls, and strangers palming her nozzle. And Chuck and Juan team together to compete against the chat room (including no-bull Trek master Thotfullguy) in a round of 90′s Star Trek trivia and a Red Dwarf quote-stravaganza. Come join the fun — and find out who wipes the floor with who (or…whom).
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This week, Juan Skypes in to the show from Anaheim, California, the secret breeding ground of Canadian tech wizards. And we put Disney characters into coital scenarios, including particularly vivid images of Pinocchio “inside” the whale, Aladdin’s monkey-bro Abu, and a sexy teapot from Beauty and the Beast. Come join the madness!
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In our final “B” movie installment, 1995′s bum-shell Judge Dredd, we enjoy talking cheesy design elements, the dearth of non-ridiculous flying motorcycles, British views on American violence and vigilantism, and the perils of using current technology (especially in the 90′s) to approximate futuristic computer graphics. And we run down the Week in Geek, checking out the impressive and silly clip-video parody of the Star Trek: TNG cast performing “Call Me Maybe” and a new fan-based web video series, Star Trek: The Secret Voyage; paying respects to the late special effects virtuoso Carlo Rambaldi — who created E.T. and brought to life King Kong (1977), Alien, and creatures from Dune and Close Encounters – and discussing whether we’re yet burned out on superhero movies (it was a hung jury) and what kind of original stories we hope to see in upcoming sci-fi and fantasy media. Come join us and get your geek on!
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This week we Frak, Fight, and Bodyswap with the cast of Scrubs, entering into some disturbing scenarios with Snoop Dogg Attending, The Janitor, Gift Shop Girl, and Dr. BeardFace, among others. We debut our Google-Free-Five: Space Trivia theme, in which the chat room owns us with trivia we thought we could answer sans electronic appendages. And we do a “Guess the Fake News Story” bit involving a sex doll strapped to a tree (true), a frantic thong-shopping spree in Ireland (true), ancient Greek Olympians’ doping by noshing on raw testicles (true), and a lusty bull mounting an Arkansas man and then destroying a police car (very, very true). Come get your Eff on! (Brain bleach sold separately.)
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We continue our “B” movie arc with the epically cheesy 1990 sci-fi flick Total Recall and realize that Arnold’s mechanical acting is ideal for a robot or a comic straight man but less convincing in Recall‘s mind-frak thriller landscape. We discuss the evolution of profanity in movies from the 80s to now, marvel at the fact that Recall‘s dated, over-the-top violence can still shock, and appreciate Sharon Stone’s evolution from the backstabbing, fluffy-haired bimbo in Recall to the slick-haired, ruthless corporate HBIC of the mid 90s. We reminisce on our favorite Arnold movies of all time (Sean’s is especially awesome) and excitedly anticipate this week’s release of the Mars-less Colin Farrell reboot, noting that the original film’s premise and the seminal Philip K. Dick story are far too promising not to remake. Plus, we run down the Week in Geek, with some more Olympic love, discussion of the “Blade Runner,” and props to inspirational people who pursue fitness against all odds; and we share news on the soon-to-premiere NBC show Revolution (September 17, produced by J.J. Abrams), SyFy’s newly-greenlit M. Night Shyamalan series, Proof, and the go-ahead on the film Chewie, which will focus on Peter Mayhew’s unique experiences behind the scenes of the first Star Wars.
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We talk science news, including the discovery of a 47-million-year-old fossilized pair of turtles in flagrante delicto and a shark at a Dubai resort who apparently discovered the secret of underwater parthenogenesis. And in this week’s round of One True Thing, we Do It Right this time! We find out who Audra made out with in college, how Chuck scored a 4% on a college exam, and what Juan’s been licking in order to keep the tech running. Join the madness!
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We kick off our “B” Movie arc with the hilariously cheesy, sometimes campy, and all-around fun 1985 sci-fi action flick Trancers. We revel in laughter over the movie’s halfhearted future-car, zombie cross-dressing stunt doubles, the gunning-down of a possessed mall Santa, the young Helen Hunt’s portrayal of a woman unfazed when her boyfriend’s body is taken over by a grizzled, time-traveling law enforcer twice her age, and the heart-stopping Honda scooter chase that comprises the film’s climax. We showcase excerpts from our in-depth Save Eureka interview with one of our favorite sci-fi actors — returning GWC guest and fan favorite Colin Ferguson! And we run down the Week in Geek, get a special Video Game News from Sean, who just completed the complex, rewarding RPG Dragon’s Dogma; geek out Olympics-style on the elaborate opening ceremonies in London; wonder how cyclists hit the whiz palace during a six-hour race; and get excited about the long-awaited return of Warehouse 13 and Alphas. Beware of beverages while consuming this ‘cast; spittakes imminent.
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Colin Ferguson joins us for an upbeat and thought-provoking discussion about Life, Eureka, and Everything. We enjoy discussion of Ferguson’s days as a standup comic and improv artist, the importance of listening skills and supporting fellow players, and confirmation that one can, indeed, make it as an actor while still being a Nice Guy. We get to hear about fun and collaboration behind the scenes of Eureka, how friendships forged on the set have turned into lasting bonds, and Ferguson’s sheer delight in playing Evil Matrix Carter. We engage in philosophical discussion about the show’s stance on human character versus hyper-intelligence. And we get Ferguson’s take on the geek-web media movement, learn what it’s like picking up the pieces when a TableTop game goes awry, and learn the truth behind CF’s apparent mad crochet skillz on Felicia Day’s Flog.
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Chuck and Audra tell horror stories of lumpy bums, wiggling peen, and other corporeal unpleasantries of the otherwise-awesome San Diego Comic-Con, and cover con highlights from Nerdist, Geek & Sundry, Archer, and more. And Juan kicks us off with a return of Frak, Fight, or Bodyswap — Robots and Droids edition!
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We review our favorite parts of this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, including bronies, ubiquitous butt cheeks, Sean’s awesome art acquisition, and hanging out with the small press peeps; and we feature a segment recorded live with a band of GWCers at the con! And we run down the Week in Geek, reviewing some newly-announced Emmy noms including Game of Thrones (Best Drama Series), The Big Bang Theory (Best Comedy Series), BBC’s Sherlock (a ton of nominations, including best miniseries), and nods to Futurama, Mythbusters, Robot Chicken, and our recent favorite, Parks and Recreation. We also appreciate Karl Urban’s Comic-Con slip of the identity of Benedict Cumberbatch’s villain in the upcoming Trek movie; and we geek out over plans for the Marvel character Falcon to join the Cap — and Michael Fassbender to bring Assassin’s Creed to the big screen.
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We give love to the table-top games we grew up with and appreciate their role in a world before widespread video games. Audra talks about early digging on Trivial Pursuit, her meticulous Mouse Trap setup, and getting stuck being the thimble in Monopoly. Chuck and Sean take a serious look at competition, conflict, and friendship in their early table-top experiences together. And we run down the Week in Geek, check out Tom Hanks’ upcoming sci-fi web series Electric City and recognize the path paved by web series pioneer Felicia Day; get excited all over again about the long-awaited Hobbit movies and the rumor of a Gimli appearance; roll our eyes at Bill Murray’s perpetual thwarting of a Ghostbusters revival; and hear Sean’s awesome story about how Squeak’s first rock concert last week inspired her to construct — and play — her own drumset.
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We get our monster mash on, delighting in this episode’s references to sci-fi classics Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Star Wars, Blade Runner, Battlestar Galactica, the proverbial zombie apocalypse, and more. We talk about series endings, evaluate a few wrap-ups that we think did justice to our favorite shows (and some that left us hanging), and speculate on a few possible reveals in the season finale. And we marvel at the precision and mechanization of the NPCs’ mannerisms, gait, and speech, appreciate Carter’s dedication to kicking his own ass, and adore Joe Morton’s gleefully wicked Replicant.
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