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Leno, Pepsi and Stuff

In Podcast on January 12, 2010 at 12:35 am

In this podcast Amanda and SR discuss NBC’s late night switch up. We also discuss the move away from network late night TV and toward cable television. In discussing another move away from television, we discuss Pepsi’s move away from Superbowl Ads. We also talk about a current Coke Zero Facebook campaign. Leno, Pepsi and Stuff…

Star Wars Chapter 2 and Stuff

In Podcast on December 19, 2009 at 4:01 am

In this podcast we discuss everything Star Wars. First, Amanda and SR explain why Star Wars revolutionized the film industry through its special effects. SR discusses George Lucas’ merchandising of the film. We also explain the plot of both the original trilogy and the prequels to Andrew. We also cover such contentious topics as Star Wars versus Star Trek and the original trilogy versus the prequels. Listen to Star Wars Chapter 2 and Stuff

SiNR Now Featuring Movie Reviews, Sometimes

In Uncategorized on December 12, 2009 at 7:51 pm

This week SR reviews SyFy’s Alice and determines while it could develop futher, it lack a whole lotta subtley. You can read his review on the SiNR tumblr here.

Social Networking and stuff

In Uncategorized on December 11, 2009 at 3:49 am

In this week’s podcast Andrew, Amanda and SR review Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives by Nicholas A. Christakis and James H. Fowler. The book examines how networks influence every aspect of our lives. We also talk about these network’s impacts on our own lives and draw connections to some of our favorite TV shows, like Big Bang Theory. If you dig the discussion check out the book

Listen now to Social Networking and Stuff…

MegaMan, Pokemon and Stuff

In Podcast on December 2, 2009 at 4:13 am

In this week’s podcast Andrew and SR rediscover Andrew’s Gameboy Advanced. At first they discuss Megaman: Battle Network 3 strategy and explain to Amanda the plot of Megaman. Then all three discuss Pokemon. MegaMan, Pokemon and Stuff

Spanish, Multiverse, South Park and Stuff

In Podcast on November 17, 2009 at 1:23 am

As our podcast opens SR’s friend Ben cycles across Fairfax City to join Amanda, SR and Santa. Ben gives us a language lesson and teaches the finer points of Spanish, onomatopoeia and Thai. Ben and SR’s discussion of the multiverse drives them to the conclusion that if they read more comic books they would be more moral. Ben and SR also talk about sound editing. Based on a recent South Park episode Santa, SR and Ben talk about the word “fag.” SR and Ben also talk about the book and the movie Starship Troopers. Amanda concludes by talking about vaccines in Nigeria. Spanish, Multiverse, South Park and Stuff.

Ghost World, Nickelodeon and Stuff

In Podcast on November 10, 2009 at 10:53 pm

Amanda, SR, Santa and Colston begin by talking about the film Ghost World, which returns us to our conversation about Juno and Away We Go. We also discuss the Rugrats, Rocco’s Modern Life and other Nickelodeon cartoons. We eventually talk about the development of the network as a whole. Ghost World, Nickelodeon and Stuff

To 337 from C-ville and Stuff

In Challenge on November 8, 2009 at 1:49 am

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sr: Not sure how I feel about all this DJ Hero business…

claire: i’ll tell you how you feel: you’re in favor of it. finally something to teach a white boy how to flow

sr: as if badass-flow-master isn’t already one of my secret super powers

claire: i can say with almost absolute certainty that it is not. prove me wrong…. you’ve been podcast challenged

sr: touche.

The Rundown 11/7- That’s 7 Eleven Backwards!

In The Rundown on November 7, 2009 at 8:48 pm

>Posted by Amanda

Know a lot about comic books? Me neither, so if you don’t have nearly the background SR does, here’s this week’s rundown. The rundown is an almost weekly summary of the topics we briefly cover in our podcasts. If you want more information Wikipedia it.*

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The Flash, NaNoWriMo Part II, Twitter and Stuff

In Podcast on November 4, 2009 at 11:48 pm

In this episode Santa, SR and Amanda begin by discussing The Flash comics, which Amanda has recently started reading. We talk about the plot and the background of some the Rogues, the villains in the series. SR explains to us comic conventions. We also go back to talking about our plans for NaNoWriMo. NaNoWriMo or National Novel Writing Month, is a recurring topic for us as all three of us are participating this month. In this discussion we’re trying to convince SR to join us. We also talk about the FakeAPStylebook Twitter account. The boys also harass Amanda about Gossip Girl. The Flash, NaNoWriMo Part II, Twitter and Stuff

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