November 2, 2012 – “Weird Al” Yankovic Music Special

This week we break from the standard formula and work to bring a little bit more “Weird Al” into your life!

What was played (click on the links to buy!):

Dennis’s Nickname: The man who finds it hard to believe that “Smells Like Nirvana” and in turn “Smells Like Teen Spirit” are both over 20 years old now

October 26, 2012 – Halloween Music Special

Our annual trip down the dark and gloomy road of scary sounds and audio oddities!

What was played (click on the links to buy!):

Dennis’s Nickname: The Gunslinger

October 19, 2012

What was discussed: Feilx Baumgartner Completes Red Bull Stratos Space Jump, EA Accidentally Gives Away Thousands Of Free Games, Scientists Devise Way To Ease Traumatic Memories In Sleeping Mice, Sony Files Patent For Controller That Heats Up & Cools Down, Activision Drops Paid Subscription For Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Mass Effect Trilogy Set Announced

Dennis’s Nickname: The man who is preparing to bid a fond farewell to Location B

Blast From the Past: Robin Hood: Men In Tights (Movie / July 1993)

October 12, 2012

What was discussed: British Movie Theatre Using Ninjas To Keep Viewers In Line, Scientists Develop Ability To Manipulate Dreams In Mice, Sony Suing Bridgestone Tires Of Alleged Use Of ‘Kevin Butler’ Character, Angry Birds-Star Wars Announced, Coming Nov. 8, Halo 4 Live-Action Trailer To Be Produced By Director Of Fight Club, Rockstar Games Collection Leaked By Online Retailers

Dennis’s Nickname: “It’s in Revelations, People!”

Blast From the Past: The Producers (Movie / Nov. 1968)

October 5, 2012

What was discussed: Kinect App Allows Doctors To Monitor Phys. Rehab From Afar, Technology Allows Cows Vaginas To Send Text Messages, Cliff Bleszinski Leaves Gears of War Studio, EA Cancels NBA Live 13, Ex-Rare Devs Planning Banjo-Tooie Spiritual Successor, 3D Realms Turns To Crowdfunding For New Game

Dennis’s Nickname: The man who is glad to be celebrating the Pearl Anniversary of digital music.

Blast From the Past: Rescue 911 (TV Show / Apr. 1989 – Aug. 1996)

September 28, 2012

What was discussed: Tesla Museum IndieGogo Campaign Update, Scientists Able To Implant Memories Into Mice Brains, Hitachi Takes First Step In Making Glass A Storage Medium, Wii U Launch Lineup Announced, Sony Launching “Day 1” Digital Campaign, Complaints about the prices of digital downloads

Dennis’s Nickname: The man who couldn’t believe Insanity Wolf made a very prominent appearance at the recent Anthrax, Testament and Death Angel show

Blast From the Past: Airplane! (Movie / July 1980)

September 21, 2012

What was discussed: Canned Air Now On Sale In China, Teen Googles His Way To A New Cancer Testing Method, Michael Dorn Playing A Werewolf In New Castlevania Movie, Sony Unveils New Super Slim PS3 Model, BioWare Founders Retire From Company, Games Industry

Dennis’s Nickname: The man who NOW truly believes that god works in mysterious ways

Blast From the Past: David Lee Roth – Eat ‘Em and Smile (Album / July 1986)

September 14, 2012

What was discussed: NASA Scientist Trying To Prove We’re All Trapped In A Video Game, LEGO Movie Slated For 2014 Release, Wii U To Launch Nov. 18 For $299 & $349, Nintendo Demonstrates New TVii App For Wii U, Wii U Games To Cost $60, New Metal Gear Solid Game, Movie In The Works

Dennis’s Nickname: The Wedding Singer

Blast From the Past: Batman: The Animated Series (TV Show – Sept. 5/92 – Sept. 15/95)

September 7, 2012

What was discussed: A recap of our time at PAX Prime 2012, complete with insights and some helpful hints on surviving the convention.

Dennis’s Nickname: The man who wants to remind you that ‘mono’ means ‘one’, and ‘rail’ means ‘rail’

Blast From the Past: Black Dynamite (Movie / Oct. 2009)

August 31, 2012 – PAX Prime Music Special

What was discussed: The anticipation of PAX and the musical artists who will be performing at PAX, featuring MC Frontalot, Jonathon Coulton, Supercommuter and the Protomen.

Dennis’s Nickname: The man who is PAX-ward bound.

Blast From the Past: N/A

Also worth a look:

Jonathan Coulton

MC Frontalot

Supercommuter

The Protomen