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GWC Podcast #73

Monday, November 26th, 2007

As you might imagine, this podcast focuses almost entirely on the first new content we’ve received in what seems like years: Razor. We ran long, so we’ll take your calls in next week’s ‘cast. Highlights: we tear into Cain’s motivations for her odd leadership style, discuss culpability and blame, pose numerous theories regarding the hybrid’s [...]

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Razor Premiere: Share Your Thoughts

Sunday, November 25th, 2007

If you hadn’t already seen Razor, you got your chance last night as it premiered on SciFi. A number of us hooked up on the forum to liveblog the event as it happened, and the discussion is still raging. If you’d like to jump in and share your thoughts, you’re more than welcome.
Razor Liveblogging Frak [...]

GWC Direct-To-Archive #3

Sunday, November 25th, 2007

We recently took some time to re-watch a sci-fi classic that inspired many young boys and girls to become programmers (and artists!) — Tron. Join us as we discuss the movie and related themes plus take a call and discuss Chuck’s new Transformer toy. Highlights: we hear about how Sean is soon to become the [...]

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GWC Podcast #72

Sunday, November 18th, 2007

In this massive last-before-new-content podcast we tackle the re-watch episode Exodus, Part 1 and the final ’sode. Plus, we take a frakton of listener calls as promised. Highlights: we note how the first half of Exodus is just a big lead-up to the explosive second half, wonder why the Oracle and Hera don’t blow up [...]

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The Ultimate Sci-Fi Cat Bed

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

GWC listener Melissa in NY brought this to everyone’s attention in the GWC Forum last week: Urka, a contributor on the Craftster forum, created this awesome Millenium Falcon cat bed for her cat Chewbacca (pictured). And yes, Chewbacca comes from a long line of sci-fi savvy cats. According to Urka, his mother was named TK421 [...]

The December Book Club Poll Is Up

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

The suggestions are in and this morning we posted the December GWC Book Club selection poll. If you get a chance, swing by the GWC Forum and vote for the books you’d like to group read next month. Voting will remain open through November 30th, and we’ll announce the December selection on December 1st.
Note: Though [...]

Post Your Book Club Suggestions In The Forum!

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Don’t forget: we start voting on the December GWC Book Club selection on the 15th, so you’ve got just a few days left to add your recommendation to the list.
It’s easy. Just visit the Book Selection thread in the GWC Forum and add a post with the name and author of your suggested book as [...]

GWC Re-Watch Frak Party: Exodus, Pt. 1

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

It’s week thirty-two of our planned off-season re-watch of the entire “re-imagined” BSG canon, and it’s time to move on to the season three episode “Exodus, Pt. 1.” So why not join us here for the GWC online frak party? There’s room for everyone, though you’ll have to bring your own snacks…
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Weekly Presidential Approval Poll: November 11, 2007 (Ep. Exodus, Pt. 1)

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Here’s the new weekly presidential approval poll. Remember — even if you voted last week, you’ll want to vote again on this poll as this is a weekly feature and the results will vary from week to week. Let your opinion be heard (for free)!
Remember: This approval poll applies to the current GWC re-watch schedule, [...]

GWC Podcast #71

Monday, November 12th, 2007

This week’s rewatch episode marks the beginning of a brilliant story arc that ends with what Rolling Stone quoted us in describing as “the coolest moment in on-screen sci-fi since the Millenium Falcon arrived at the end of Star Wars.” We also get into this week’s not-so-action-packed ’sode. Highlights: We discuss Baltar’s incredible approval poll [...]

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The Video Game Pianist

Saturday, November 10th, 2007

Martin Leung is a classical pianist with a twist: he plays music from video games. And while the idea of hearing the themes from Mario Bro’s first level on the piano may not sound exciting, I can personally tell you that it’s not only exciting – it’s addictive. When GWC reader dxf turned me on to [...]

Hooked On Lego Star Wars? Show Your Colors!

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

You may not have the Force, but you can have one of science fiction’s most famous starships — in your pants (pocket). Check out this sweet Lego Millenium Falcon — or “Fawlcon,” to those in the know — that’s key-chain sized. No, it’s not the 5,000-piece Ultimate Collector’s version with the four-page manual. But can [...]