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Archive for July, 2008

Ken P. D. Snyde-Cast 54: Wiki Or Won’t He

Posted Thursday, July 31st, 2008 at 23:09pm

Ken & Dana return with post-Comic-Con tales of gift giving etiquette, reminders of competitions past, declare themselves the world’s most “Multi-poded” podcast out there, and cry out for a crazy uberfan. Oh, and to hell with those bastards at Wikipedia…

Comics in Context #228: The Bat Who Shot Liberty Valance

Posted Thursday, July 31st, 2008 at 5:06am

Peter returns with an in-depth look at Christopher Nolan’s second big screen take on Batman, THE DARK KNIGHT…

Comics & Comics: Bring on the Baddies!

Posted Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 at 23:24pm

Matt Cohen is back - with help from Jesse Rivers - as they choose their top 10 dream comics starring Villains!

Cabin Fever #33: Turty Tree and a Turd

Posted Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 at 23:01pm

This week the lads get perplexed by a man’s sexual habits, get shocked by what two girls do with their Wii, and get a little spoiler happy with the new X-FILES movie. There is music from Moth Complex and, as always, plenty of things you won’t want your kid to listen to. Disgusted? So are we…

Toy Box: SDCC 2008 - The Best and Worst!

Posted Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 at 2:27am

Did you miss this year’s San Diego Comic Con? Michael runs down his best and worst!

San Diego Comic-Con 2008: ZACK & MIRI MAKE A PORNO Panel

Posted Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 at 5:26am

Georgia Malone makes a beeline from the bar and joins the Quick Stop staff with a rundown of Comic-Con’s ZACK & MIRI MAKE A PORNO panel…

SModcast 59

Posted Monday, July 28th, 2008 at 2:05am

SModcast 59: Frosh Meat - In which our heroes battle bargain-hunters, jealous lovers, the danger of dills, and misty, water-colored memories of the way they were.

Win NIM’S ISLAND on DVD!

Posted Monday, July 28th, 2008 at 1:49am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Fox Home Video, two (2) copies of NIM’S ISLAND on DVD…

TV Or Not TV: 7/28 - 8/3

Posted Monday, July 28th, 2008 at 0:20am

Will helps you get over the hump of the summer slump by presenting viewing choices that range from a seven foot long prehistoric shrimp to Pamela Anderson or Tommy Lee. How’s that for variety?

Weekend Shopping Guide 7/25/08: Far Out Spaced Nuts

Posted Friday, July 25th, 2008 at 3:34am

It’s time once again for the Quick Stop Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted… This week featuring Simon Pegg, Jessica Hynes, Edgar Wright, Flash Gordon, Alex Ross, Mike Mignola, Hellboy, Triumph, Seth Green, Magnus, Solar, Tom Selleck, and more…

Ken P. D. Snyde-Cast 53: Fleet Feet And All You Can Eat

Posted Thursday, July 24th, 2008 at 23:10pm

Ken & Dana return with another installment to both baffle and alienate, as they launch into a discussion of the late, great Jack Benny before announcing the potential launch of their own little nerd Olympics. Then they answer the great buffet debate, before winding things down with a very special message…

Masters Of Song Fu #1: Final Challenge Voting Begins

Posted Thursday, July 24th, 2008 at 23:08pm

The wait is over and the battle is met - we present you with the Final Challenge songs from Master Jonathan Coulton and your designated Challenger, Jeff MacDougall. Give ‘em a spin, and GET VOTING…

Cabin Fever #32: Worst. Episode. Ever.

Posted Thursday, July 24th, 2008 at 3:20am

Despite the fact that we have a good song from Bad Poetry Minute playing out the show… there’s not much else about the show this week that went well. Sure, we have a another taste-test. Yeah, we have some odd news from around the world. We even announce the start of the Cabin Fever Fantasy Premierleague competition. But try as they might, these morons just can’t figure out what’s wrong. Help us diagnose this mess by listening…

Trailer Park: Shailene Woodley

Posted Thursday, July 24th, 2008 at 1:52am

Christopher Stipp talks to Shailene Woodley of THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER about being young in Hollywood, and what it’s like to have Molly Ringwald as a mom…

Win THE GREATEST SCI-FI MOVIES NEVER MADE!

Posted Thursday, July 24th, 2008 at 1:49am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Titan Books, five (5) copies of THE GREATEST SCi-FI MOVIES NEVER MADE…

Party Favors: Joe Versus The Joe-cano

Posted Thursday, July 24th, 2008 at 1:27am

Joe survives a run in with director Joe Pytka, avoids cursing the 2008 Olympics, takes gaming to the next level, and blows the lid off CNN’s latest attempt to derail Fox News…

Interview: Jessica Hynes

Posted Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 at 6:13am

We go in-depth with the co-creator/co-writer/co-star of the cult classic Britcom SPACED about the show’s past, present, and future, as well as quite a few digressions (some including panto and hamsters)…

Toy Box: MatchMaster!

Posted Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 at 2:06am

Like soccer? Want to raise a soccer star, but don’t want to mess around with poopy diapers and teenage angst? Then the new MatchMaster Head to Head Soccer game might just be for you - check it out with Michael this week!

TV Or Not TV: 7/21 - 7/27

Posted Monday, July 21st, 2008 at 2:36am

Will tries to bring you the better TV choices out there this week, guiding you from a Bat-tastic Monday to a FUTURAMA filled Sunday…

SModcast 58

Posted Monday, July 21st, 2008 at 0:29am

SModcast 58: Kodachrome - In which our heroes talk a little shop, muse over collegiate nudes, wax Parisian, and seek salvation in Shrewsbury.

Win SPACED on DVD!

Posted Sunday, July 20th, 2008 at 23:02pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with BBC Home Video, five (5) copies of SPACED: THE COMPLETE SERIES on DVD…

Comics & Comics: Who Watches The Trailer?

Posted Sunday, July 20th, 2008 at 17:48pm

Matt Cohen takes an in-depth (possibly too in-depth) look at the new WATCHMEN trailer!!!

Opinion In A Haystack: The Dark Hype

Posted Sunday, July 20th, 2008 at 17:20pm

Bob Rose gives his SPOILER FREE opinion of the insanity surrounding Batman’s new adventure on the silver screen…

Ken P. D. Snyde-Cast 52: Holland Tunnel Vision

Posted Friday, July 18th, 2008 at 6:23am

Ken & Dana return with another of their patented “Dana Is On The Road So The Sound Quality Is Iffy” extravaganzas, as our dynamic duo trade compliments, take a letter from a time traveler, and even debate whether or not Dana’s seen the yo-yo version of a different kind of traveler…

Weekend Shopping Guide 7/18/08: You Give A Little Love

Posted Friday, July 18th, 2008 at 4:13am

It’s time once again for the Quick Stop Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted… This week featuring Bugsy Malone, Robbie Coltrane, Vic Damone, Alan Carr, Justine Lee Collins, Al Murray, Batman, Raven Symone, Bobby Ewing, Ozzie & Harriet, Swamp Thing, Oracle, and more…

Comics in Context #227: Sunday Morning at the Met

Posted Friday, July 18th, 2008 at 3:34am

Peter sanderson recounts Peter Coogan’s presentation of the sartorial choices of superheroes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art - plus some talk of Stephen Colbert, to boot…

Trailer Park: Matt Keeslar

Posted Friday, July 18th, 2008 at 1:01am

Christopher Stipp talks to Matt Keeslar of THE MIDDLEMAN regarding all things sci-fi, comic books and the eternal quest for steady work…

Win STOP-LOSS on DVD!

Posted Thursday, July 17th, 2008 at 23:57pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Paramount Home Video, five (5) copies of STOP-LOSS on DVD…

Cabin Fever #31: P.S. I Love Blake

Posted Thursday, July 17th, 2008 at 0:52am

Aaron has an emotional plea this week in order to win back the love of a friend. The lead singer of Cabin Fever’s favourite band, The Tastydactyls, needs to be told just how much we love him. In a heterosexual way (mostly). Of course, we have the usual talk of Koala bears, complicated chainsaw suicide, and Jason Patrick. But mostly it’s about man-love. As always, there is music thrown in to break up the sexual tension.

The Greatest Movie Blog Of All Time: The Latest Movie Blog of All Time

Posted Thursday, July 17th, 2008 at 0:38am

Brett Deacon returns from the wilderness with a look at THE DARK KNIGHT. So, what did he think? Read on…

Interview: Dom Joly

Posted Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 at 6:14am

We go in-depth with writer/comedian/presenter Dom Joly, creator and provocateur of TRIGGER HAPPY TV, documentarian behind the globe-spanning HAPPY HOUR, and much more…

Game On!: On Blockbusters and Disapointments…

Posted Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 at 2:52am

Ian Bonds returns this month for his look at summer blockbuster games, and to complain a bit about not making it to E3… again…

Win an INCREDIBLE HULK GAMMA STRIKE WATER BLASTER!

Posted Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 at 2:43am

It’s a hot summer out there so, in conjunction with Hasbro Toys, we’re giving three (3) lucky winners a super-duper, ultra-refreshing, and totally fun INCREDIBLE HULK GAMMA STRIKE WATER BLASTER!

Masters Of Song Fu #1: The Final Round Challenge Revealed!

Posted Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 at 1:03am

The moment you’ve been waiting for - the Final Challenge is revealed, as our winning Master and Challenger find out what they’ll be facing as they enter the field of battle…

Toy Box: I do - Doko?

Posted Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 at 0:23am

Do you Doko? No? Check out the latest in collectible trading gizmo’s this week with Michael!

TV Or Not TV: 7/14 - 7/20

Posted Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 at 0:18am

While still trying to beat the heat of summer, Will tries to find the shows that are sizzling with TV enjoyment…

SModcast 57

Posted Monday, July 14th, 2008 at 0:47am

SModcast 57: Terrorist Pizza - In which our heroes wake and bake, party hardly, and face off against a righteously indignant Canadian.

Win PSYCH: SEASON 2 on DVD!

Posted Sunday, July 13th, 2008 at 23:38pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Universal Home Video, ten (10) copies of PSYCH: SEASON 2 on DVD…

Weekend Shopping Guide 7/11/08: Cinematic Titanic Floats On

Posted Friday, July 11th, 2008 at 3:54am

It’s time once again for the Quick Stop Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted… This week featuring Joel Hodgson, William Conrad, David Mitchell, Stephen Fry, Batman, Brendan Fraser, Fox Mulder, Van Morrison, Joe Strummer, Carmen Miranda, and more…

Win DALLAS: SEASON 9 on DVD!

Posted Friday, July 11th, 2008 at 1:00am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Warner Bros. Home Video, three (3) copies of DALLAS: SEASON 9 on DVD…

Ken P. D. Snyde-Cast 51: Cats Do Dance

Posted Friday, July 11th, 2008 at 0:20am

Ken & Dana return for another round of something or another, as Dana checks in while on the road with a not terribly good mic, as conversation turns to two of the greatest Vegas shows ever, a meal of sickeningly immense proportions, famous last words, the Henson legacy, and much more…

Trailer Park: Why Is Batman Aligned With Chicago?

Posted Friday, July 11th, 2008 at 0:18am

Christopher Stipp is back with a couple of trailer reviews, THE ROCKER and GONZO, while Ray Schillaci drops in to give a look at the latest film worth reviving: BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCK…

Masters Of Song Fu #1: The Final Round Master and Challenger Revealed!

Posted Thursday, July 10th, 2008 at 4:37am

Find out who the winning Master and Challenger are as we move swiftly towards the climactic head-to-head battle in our inaugural edition of MASTERS OF SONG FU…

Comics & Comics: A Course In Comedy

Posted Thursday, July 10th, 2008 at 2:19am

Matt Cohen is back with a stroll down sketch comedy lane. Put on your laughing caps, folks. Read on…

Cabin Fever #30: Oration Sensation

Posted Thursday, July 10th, 2008 at 1:38am

In a shock to everyone’s system, the boys return for the second week in a row. This week they tackle such serious and pressing issues as teen pregnancy, racism, and 5 foot tall bronze enemas. You wouldn’t have it any other way. To keep your toes tapping, Marner Brown and The MattLees Band play some dulcet tones…

TV Or Not TV: 7/7 - 7/13

Posted Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 at 2:42am

While trying to beat the heat of summer Will tries to find the shows that are sizzling with TV enjoyment…

Opinion In A Haystack: I AM LUCAS

Posted Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 at 2:20am

Using extreme sarcasm as his weapon, Bob Rose does his best to deliver a swift kick to the mighty crotch of the most notoriously loathed/loved film-making legend to ever walk the earth. What if George Lucas was put in control of franchises he didn’t create?

SModcast 56

Posted Sunday, July 6th, 2008 at 23:31pm

SModcast 56: And Now a Word from Our Sponsor - In which our heroes try to manufacture road rage, enter handy negotiations, draw the line at what they’d do for a Make-a-Wish kid, and catch up with an old bathroom buddy.

Win DRILLBIT TAYLOR on DVD!

Posted Sunday, July 6th, 2008 at 22:34pm

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Paramount Home Video, five (5) copies of DRILLBIT TAYLOR on DVD…

Weekend Shopping Guide 7/4/08: A Wall-E-Palooza

Posted Friday, July 4th, 2008 at 6:09am

It’s time once again for the Quick Stop Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted… This week featuring Wall-E, Billy Joel, Elton John, Adam West, Winona Ryder, Patton Oswalt, Charles Durning, Ryan Reynolds, Owen Wilson, Karl Malden, John Waters, Kyra Sedgewick, and more…

Cabin Fever #29: Along Came A Spider

Posted Friday, July 4th, 2008 at 1:41am

Brian has recovered from his dose of ebola and returns to help Aaron produce probably our geekiest episode yet. And that’s saying something. The Cabin boys discuss missing feet, life on Mars, the word “flabbergast”, and all things arachnid. To keep your toes tapping we have music from The Tender Box, MGMT, The Smiths, and Michael Buble… That’s right - The Buble opens this shizzle. Press Play… Now.

Win THE DUKES OF HAZZARD TWO MOVIE COLLECTION on DVD!

Posted Friday, July 4th, 2008 at 1:32am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Warner Home Video, three (3) copies of THE DUKES OF HAZZARD: TWO MOVIE COLLECTION on DVD…

Trailer Park: Brandon Barash

Posted Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 at 22:46pm

Christopher Stipp talks to actor Brandon Barash regarding his trials, tribulations and titillations of working on GENERAL HOSPITAL, one of the longest running serials on television today…

Ken P. D. Snyde-Cast 50: The Big One

Posted Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 at 19:12pm

Ken & Dana celebrate their golden anniversary with more of the same - the same greatness! That’s right, it’s party time in casa de snydecast, and we’ve brought the balloons, the party favors, and a not a whole lot of bitterness and resentment. Well, maybe just a little…

Party Favors: The Summer Of Danny McBride

Posted Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 at 0:23am

Joe explains why exactly this is the “Summer of Danny McBride”, takes a look at a Corey Connection to SWINGTOWN, dusts off the DVD shelf, and manages to slap ABC right across their bland face…

Win IN BRUGES on DVD!

Posted Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 at 0:02am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Universal Home Video, ten (10) copies of IN BRUGES on DVD…

Comics & Comics: Hellboy II and the Golden Review

Posted Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 at 23:45pm

Matt Cohen serves up an early review of HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY…

Masters Of Song Fu #1: Round 2 Challenge Voting Begins!

Posted Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 at 0:22am

It’s been quite a pitched battle, and now our 7 Semi-Finalists and two remaining Masters present their Round 2 songs for you to vote on, as we move towards THE FINAL ROUND! Vote now!

Interview: John Waters

Posted Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 at 2:49am

We chat with the director of PINK FLAMINGOS & HAIRSPRAY, pop culture icon, and the morbidly acerbic host of TruTV’s TILL DEATH DO US PART…

Win THE NUDE BOMB on DVD!

Posted Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 at 2:19am

We’re giving away, in conjunction with Universal Home Video, ten (10) copies of THE NUDE BOMB on DVD…