http://www.galacticwatercooler.com Each week (for three years running) GWC\'s geek hosts jump into new material, becoming fans and passing on the experience with the help of what\'s widely recognized as the friendliest community in science fiction and fantasy. Rolling Stone magazine called GWC \"the NPR of BSG,\" and Howard Stern agreed, describing GWC (and geeking in general) as a \"guilty pleasure.\" Past topics include The Guild, Alien, Eureka, Eve Online, Star Trek, Terminator, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, Serenity, Dr. Horrible, Tron, War Games, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Cosmos, Batman, Transformers, X-Men, Mass Effect, SyFy and sci-fi programs, individuals such as Will Smith, Felicia Day, Joss Whedon, and many more! Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:27:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 en ©Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara 2003-2006 chuck@galacticawatercooler.com (Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara) chuck@galacticawatercooler.com 1440 science fiction, sci-fi, Star Trek, Star Wars, Inception, geek, fantasy, The Guild Three-year running weekly science fiction (sci-fi), fantasy, and comic talk. Each week (for three years running) GWC's geek hosts jump into new material, becoming fans and passing on the experience with the help of what's widely recognized as the friendliest community in science fiction and fantasy. Rolling Stone magazine called GWC "the NPR of BSG," and Howard Stern agreed, describing GWC (and geeking in general) as a "guilty pleasure." Past topics include The Guild, Alien, Eureka, Eve Online, Star Trek, Terminator, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, Firefly, Serenity, Dr. Horrible, Tron, War Games, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Cosmos, Avatar, Batman, Transformers, X-Men, Iron Man, Mass Effect, SyFy and sci-fi programs, individuals such as Will Smith, Felicia Day, Joss Whedon, and many more! Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara chuck@galacticawatercooler.com No no http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/GWC-144x144.jpg http://www.galacticwatercooler.com 144 144 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/08/29/234-clueless/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/08/29/234-clueless/#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:12:22 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=5051 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/08/29/234-clueless/feed/ 161:06 It's all about the '90s as we offer a beat-by-beat commentary for Clueless. (Though it's not necessary to enjoy the 'cast, feel free to grab ... It's all about the '90s as we offer a beat-by-beat commentary for Clueless. (Though it's not necessary to enjoy the 'cast, feel free to grab your DVD and follow along!) And we run down the week in geek, including Scott Pilgrim's disappointing box office performance and possible alternate DVD ending, Timothy Dalton's upcoming role in the new season of Chuck, and some truly entertaining Trek TNG casting could've-beens. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/08/21/233-breakfast-club-john-hughes-hs-stories/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/08/21/233-breakfast-club-john-hughes-hs-stories/#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:30:31 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=5030 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/08/21/233-breakfast-club-john-hughes-hs-stories/feed/ 178:01 Long-time GWC listener and pop culture writer DX Ferris joins us to discuss the long tail of John Hughes' work. We Bender-up for some Breakfast ... Long-time GWC listener and pop culture writer DX Ferris joins us to discuss the long tail of John Hughes' work. We Bender-up for some Breakfast Club talk. We hear Chuck's promised high-school story (as well as some awesome listener stories). And we run down the week in geek, including Katee Sackhoff's upcoming Futurama appearance, Torchwood's New World, and the new Mad Max movie -- complete with Audra's Tina Turner impression. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/08/14/232-dazed-confused-fsl-20-awards-pilgrim/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/08/14/232-dazed-confused-fsl-20-awards-pilgrim/#comments Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:13:31 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=5007 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/08/14/232-dazed-confused-fsl-20-awards-pilgrim/feed/ 160:46 This week: We party at the moon tower with Dazed Confused (and our high school movie arc). We offer five reasons to go see ... This week: We party at the moon tower with Dazed Confused (and our high school movie arc). We offer five reasons to go see the new Scott Pilgrim Movie. We present the awards for Fantasy Sci-Fi League 2.0: Black Ops Edition. And we run down the week in geek, including Stephen Hawking's warning about alien, contact, Adidas' new wookie jacket (no wookies were harmed in the production of this jacket), Karl Urban's role in the upcoming Dredd remake, and why we believe Vulcans are completely justified in their stuffed-uppedness. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/08/08/231-futurama-stargate-time-travel-fsl-20-wrap-up/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/08/08/231-futurama-stargate-time-travel-fsl-20-wrap-up/#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 05:58:10 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4973 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/08/08/231-futurama-stargate-time-travel-fsl-20-wrap-up/feed/ 148:24 This week: We wrap up our Futurama arc with death by snoo-snoo in Amazon Women In The Mood. We wind down our Stargate time travel ... This week: We wrap up our Futurama arc with death by snoo-snoo in Amazon Women In The Mood. We wind down our Stargate time travel arc with O'Neill and Teal'c's personal groundhog day in Window of Opportunity. We close out Fantasy Sci-Fi League 2.0: Black Ops with a death match for the ages. And we run down the week in geek, including the (seemingly) final fate of the Star Wars live-action TV series, a change in status for the venerable triceratops, and the mind-bending Inception's Chinese release. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/31/230-chronicles-of-riddick-futurama-calls-sdcc-live-audience/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/31/230-chronicles-of-riddick-futurama-calls-sdcc-live-audience/#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:01:02 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4951 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/31/230-chronicles-of-riddick-futurama-calls-sdcc-live-audience/feed/ 185:57 This week: We talk religion and fate in Chronicles of Riddick. We find out what whether GWCers would opt for one $300 hookerbot or 300 ... This week: We talk religion and fate in Chronicles of Riddick. We find out what whether GWCers would opt for one $300 hookerbot or 300 $1 hookerbots. We check out our live-audience podcast segment from San Diego Comic Con. And we run down the week in geek, including the new(ish) music-handicapped Daria DVD release, Chuck's new Terminator mom, a Tron Legacy trailer review, BSG's new Blood 'n Chrome webisodes, the Legend of Neil new season premiere, and Bones' new lawgiver. Bumped due to time constraints, look for the FSL 2.0 finale in next week's cast. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/29/2295-san-diego-comic-con-bonus/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/29/2295-san-diego-comic-con-bonus/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:17:16 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4932 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/29/2295-san-diego-comic-con-bonus/feed/ 69:24 In this bonus podcast two other San Diego Comic Con attendees, Ryan Gallagher from CriterionCast (criterioncast.com) and Stephen Johnson of New Brew Thursday (newbrewthursday.com), join ... In this bonus podcast two other San Diego Comic Con attendees, Ryan Gallagher from CriterionCast (criterioncast.com) and Stephen Johnson of New Brew Thursday (newbrewthursday.com), join me for a podcaster roundtable discussion on con experiences. Note: If this is your first GWC podcast, you might want to back up and give 229 a listen to get the full experience! Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/23/229-riddickpitch-black-futurama-listener-calls/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/23/229-riddickpitch-black-futurama-listener-calls/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:17:31 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4917 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/23/229-riddickpitch-black-futurama-listener-calls/feed/ 157:52 This week: We enter the darkness with Dick Riddick in Pitch Black. We discuss the best way to spend 300 Big Boys with Futurama. We ... This week: We enter the darkness with Dick Riddick in Pitch Black. We discuss the best way to spend 300 Big Boys with Futurama. We take some awesome listener calls. And we run down the week in geek, including the upcoming Family Guy Return of the Jedi, a re-release of Avatar with new material, Zoe Saldana's appearance on the cover of GQ UK, and the new release Inception. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/20/2285-pre-sdcc-bonus-wmatt-fraction/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/20/2285-pre-sdcc-bonus-wmatt-fraction/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:40:06 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4919 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/20/2285-pre-sdcc-bonus-wmatt-fraction/feed/ 30:28 In this short bonus podcast Audra and Chuck take a few moments to discuss W00tstock (and a seriously crazy San Diego Comic Con schedule) with ... In this short bonus podcast Audra and Chuck take a few moments to discuss W00tstock (and a seriously crazy San Diego Comic Con schedule) with comic author Matt Fraction. Plus, we take some pre-SDCC listener calls. If this is your first GWC podcast, check out #228 for a full 2+ hour 'cast, or check out #229 out this Saturday! Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/18/228-stargate-time-travel-2010-fsl-20-round-4/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/18/228-stargate-time-travel-2010-fsl-20-round-4/#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:59:49 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4911 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/18/228-stargate-time-travel-2010-fsl-20-round-4/feed/ 143:52 This week: We travel backwards in time with a piece of paper in the Stargate SG-1 episode 2010. We save a fast food giant in ... This week: We travel backwards in time with a piece of paper in the Stargate SG-1 episode 2010. We save a fast food giant in Fantasy Sci-Fi League 2.0 round four. And we run down the week in geek, including the world's first soon-to-be-deployed real Cylon raider, Pixar's new work on Tron Legacy re-shoots and re-renders, Nathon Fillion's opinions on flying cars, and who won't be the Hulk. Stargate, SG-1, Time Travel, FSL 2.0 Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/11/227-fifth-element-futurama-fsl-20-round-3/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/11/227-fifth-element-futurama-fsl-20-round-3/#comments Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:44:55 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4903 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/11/227-fifth-element-futurama-fsl-20-round-3/feed/ 138:56 This week: We watch and discuss a Fifth Element, a perfect example of balancing camp and sci-fi. We continue our Futurama arc with Anthology of ... This week: We watch and discuss a Fifth Element, a perfect example of balancing camp and sci-fi. We continue our Futurama arc with Anthology of Interest 2. We bring forth another challenger -- and another new challenge -- in Fantasy Sci-Fi League 2.0: Black Ops Edition round 3. And we run down the week in geek including Robyn's new single Fembot, a possible new Pirates of the Caribbean movie, and some special thank-yous to the GWC community for saving our bacon (again). Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/03/226-galaxy-quest-sg-1-mobius-fsl-20-round-2/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/03/226-galaxy-quest-sg-1-mobius-fsl-20-round-2/#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:34:49 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4895 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/07/03/226-galaxy-quest-sg-1-mobius-fsl-20-round-2/feed/ 131:44 This week: We leap into a short but sweet self-deprecating sci-fi arc with a viewing of Galaxy Quest. We return to our Stargate time travel ... This week: We leap into a short but sweet self-deprecating sci-fi arc with a viewing of Galaxy Quest. We return to our Stargate time travel arc, joining SG-1 for a full-circle jaunt to the past in Mobius. We tackle a new challenge in the Fantasy Sci-Fi League 2.0 round two. And we run down the week in geek, including a real-life Tron light cycle on eBay, a new Disney interpretation of the Sorcerer's apprentice, a new B-movie recommendation from Sean, and Ebert's video game comment apology. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/06/28/224-futurama-returns-maurice-lamarche-fsl-20-round-1/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/06/28/224-futurama-returns-maurice-lamarche-fsl-20-round-1/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:11:10 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4862 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/06/28/224-futurama-returns-maurice-lamarche-fsl-20-round-1/feed/ 129:10 This week: Special guest and voice acting legend Maurice LaMarche (Kif, Morbo, Hedonism Bot, and many more) helps us welcome Futurama back to TV. We ... This week: Special guest and voice acting legend Maurice LaMarche (Kif, Morbo, Hedonism Bot, and many more) helps us welcome Futurama back to TV. We take on a worthy challenger in fantasy sci-fi league round one. And we run down the week in geek, including Jason Momoa's role as the new Conan, Peter Jackson's rumored return to the helm of the upcoming Hobbit movies, a possible new Martian Chronicles interpretation for TV, more Predator intel, and Lost's upcoming 11-minute DVD epilogue. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/06/19/224-sneakers-stargate-time-travel-1969-fsl-20-team-selection/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/06/19/224-sneakers-stargate-time-travel-1969-fsl-20-team-selection/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:08:56 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4844 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/06/19/224-sneakers-stargate-time-travel-1969-fsl-20-team-selection/feed/ 151:25 This week: We wrap up our heist arc with a look at one of our all-time favorite movies -- Sneakers. We kick off an analysis ... This week: We wrap up our heist arc with a look at one of our all-time favorite movies -- Sneakers. We kick off an analysis of time travel in the Stargate franchise with the SG-1 episode 1969. We choose our Fantasy Sci-Fi League 2.0 team. And we run down the week in geek! Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/06/13/223-heist-movies-thomas-crown-affair-trek-douchebags/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/06/13/223-heist-movies-thomas-crown-affair-trek-douchebags/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 04:26:18 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4839 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/06/13/223-heist-movies-thomas-crown-affair-trek-douchebags/feed/ 123:17 This week: We continue our heist arc with the Thomas Crown Affair. We wrap up our Star Trek douchebag arc with a look at one ... This week: We continue our heist arc with the Thomas Crown Affair. We wrap up our Star Trek douchebag arc with a look at one of our favorites -- Seska. And we run down the week in geek, including a possible Indy 5 movie, a sweet new Mortal Combat trailer (complete with Jeri Ryan), and lots, lots more. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/06/06/222-heist-movies-the-italian-job-listener-calls/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/06/06/222-heist-movies-the-italian-job-listener-calls/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:22:07 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4833 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/06/06/222-heist-movies-the-italian-job-listener-calls/feed/ 153:34 This week: We check out one of Chuck and Sean's favorite heist movies, The Italian Job. We take a slew of listener calls. And we ... This week: We check out one of Chuck and Sean's favorite heist movies, The Italian Job. We take a slew of listener calls. And we run down the week in geek, including Transformer 3's new Fox replacement, a Minnesota college's R2D2ish observatory, Michael Bay's take on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Capt. America and Thor's newest press photos. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/05/31/221-heist-movies-oceans-13-firefly-serenity/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/05/31/221-heist-movies-oceans-13-firefly-serenity/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 23:25:46 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4813 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/05/31/221-heist-movies-oceans-13-firefly-serenity/feed/ 128:08 This week: We talk relationships and why it's great to have friends in Ocean's 13. We ask whether that's right in Objects in Space and ... This week: We talk relationships and why it's great to have friends in Ocean's 13. We ask whether that's right in Objects in Space and wrap up our Firefly arc with some discussion of Serenity. And we run down the week in geek, including more details of the upcoming movie Splice, speculation on whether or not Fox's size zero facilitated her departure from Transformers 3, possibilities regarding a Mass Effect movie, and a farewell to Atlantis after its final return to Earth. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/05/23/220-heist-movies-oceans-12-star-trek-douchebags/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/05/23/220-heist-movies-oceans-12-star-trek-douchebags/#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 23:04:52 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4810 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/05/23/220-heist-movies-oceans-12-star-trek-douchebags/feed/ 130:32 This week: We break down Ocean's 12 like a fraction for 'ya. We check out one of the Trek verse's prime douchebags, Captain Jellico. And ... This week: We break down Ocean's 12 like a fraction for 'ya. We check out one of the Trek verse's prime douchebags, Captain Jellico. And we run down the week in geek, including the concept of a Fox-free Transformers 3, MTV's upcoming Teen Wolf remake, Pac Man's 30th anniversary, and the cancellation of Heroes/re-up of Chuck. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/05/15/219-heist-movies-oceans-11-firefly/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/05/15/219-heist-movies-oceans-11-firefly/#comments Sat, 15 May 2010 21:17:21 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4802 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/05/15/219-heist-movies-oceans-11-firefly/feed/ 160:37 This week: We jump into our heist arc, spending some time with Ocean's 11. And we're in (IYKWIM) with Firefly's Message and Heart of Gold. ... This week: We jump into our heist arc, spending some time with Ocean's 11. And we're in (IYKWIM) with Firefly's Message and Heart of Gold. Also, we run down the week in geek, including the new Spartacus prequel, an update on our anti-Ebert rant from a few weeks ago, a 3D Playboy spread, and new casting rumors for Transformers III and Men In Black III. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/05/10/217-iron-man-star-trek-douchebags/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/05/10/217-iron-man-star-trek-douchebags/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 21:22:29 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4794 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/05/10/217-iron-man-star-trek-douchebags/feed/ 174:16 This week: Comic author and Iron Man movie consultant Matt Fraction joins us to discuss Tony Stark. We go all Galileo on Kai Winn in ... This week: Comic author and Iron Man movie consultant Matt Fraction joins us to discuss Tony Stark. We go all Galileo on Kai Winn in the first installation of our Star Trek douchebags arc. And we talk Iron Man 2, having enjoyed the premiere immensely. We also run down the week in geek including Alexander Siddig's DS9 rant, Spielberg and Abrams' latest flick, Super 8, and the Space Shuttle Atlantis' final casting call. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/05/03/gwc-podcast-217/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/05/03/gwc-podcast-217/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 05:36:10 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4690 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/05/03/gwc-podcast-217/feed/ 156:13 This week: We talk Iron Man in preparation for next week's Iron Man 2 premiere joined by Ultimate Guide to Iron Man author Matthew Manning. ... This week: We talk Iron Man in preparation for next week's Iron Man 2 premiere joined by Ultimate Guide to Iron Man author Matthew Manning. We dive into two new Firefly episodes, War Stories and Trash. And we run down the week in geek including Stephen Hawking's anti-alien sentiment, lots of nasty Iron Man 2 reviews, Patrick Stewart's latest Wil Wheaton story, Ebert's 3-D dis, and Dianna Agron's latest movie casting. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/04/26/gwc-podcast-216/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/04/26/gwc-podcast-216/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:01:41 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4679 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/04/26/gwc-podcast-216/feed/ 139:35 This week: It's all leather all the time here at GWC as Mr. The Destroyer opens a restaurant and Xena meets Callisto. We also run ... This week: It's all leather all the time here at GWC as Mr. The Destroyer opens a restaurant and Xena meets Callisto. We also run down the week in geek, including Blockbuster Video's Avatar look-a-like contest, new Avatar 2 details, Macross creator Carl Macek's untimely death, Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith's new MIB3(D) commitment, and DARPA's flying car (spandex optional). Conan, Conan: The Destroyer, Xena, Callisto, DARPA, Flying Car Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/04/18/gwc-podcast-215/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/04/18/gwc-podcast-215/#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:38:35 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4656 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/04/18/gwc-podcast-215/feed/ 133:15 This week: It's Conan time! Audra talks Ewok orgies. And we get down and deep on two more Firefly episodes: Out of Gas and Ariel. ... This week: It's Conan time! Audra talks Ewok orgies. And we get down and deep on two more Firefly episodes: Out of Gas and Ariel. We also run down the week in geek, including KITT's Kwik Fit commercial debut, Felicia Day's Wolf Hunter gig, Twilight's eclipse of Potter in the most-banned-book battles, and Shrek's last-minute 3D jaunt. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/04/11/gwc-podcast-214/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/04/11/gwc-podcast-214/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 02:50:52 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4641 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/04/11/gwc-podcast-214/feed/ 146:10 This week: We talk hooves and harlots in Xena and family in TNG. And we run down the week in geek including Leonard Nimoy's Twitter ... This week: We talk hooves and harlots in Xena and family in TNG. And we run down the week in geek including Leonard Nimoy's Twitter debut, the auction of Star Trek: The Experience props, the new Star Trek Live show at Kennedy Space Center, new Halo movie rumors, and some seriously great TV episodes. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/04/03/gwc-podcast-213/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/04/03/gwc-podcast-213/#comments Sun, 04 Apr 2010 04:49:29 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4636 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/04/03/gwc-podcast-213/feed/ 138:55 This week: Commander Shelby brings the yuppie douchiness in Best of Both Worlds Part 1 2. Mal talks rusty plows in a very *special* ... This week: Commander Shelby brings the yuppie douchiness in Best of Both Worlds Part 1 2. Mal talks rusty plows in a very *special* Firefly episode. We take listener calls. And we run down the week in geek including possible new sequel(s) for Independence Day, awesome new downloadable content in Dragon Age: Awakening, potential awesomeness in the Splice trailer, critical bashing on Clash of the Titans, and John Malkovich's casting in Transformers 3. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/03/28/gwc-podcast-212/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/03/28/gwc-podcast-212/#comments Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:44:01 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4632 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/03/28/gwc-podcast-212/feed/ 100:17 This week: We get into leather-clad chicks with swords in Xena. We kick off our first Trek TNG Picard arc with Inner Light. And we ... This week: We get into leather-clad chicks with swords in Xena. We kick off our first Trek TNG Picard arc with Inner Light. And we run down the week in geek, including a hearty happy birthday to Leonard Nimoy (and mention of The Shat's recent anniversary and George Takei's sweet new Sharp LCD TV commercial), the possibility of new Blade Runner, Crispin Glover's side of the story behind his absence in Back to the Future 2, this weekend's How to Train Your Dragon premiere, new 3D Buck Rogers, and the new casting of Chris Evans as Captain America. Xena, Star Trek, TNG, Picard Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/03/24/gwc-podcast-211/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/03/24/gwc-podcast-211/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:45:42 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4626 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/03/24/gwc-podcast-211/feed/ 89:42 This week we record GWC with a live audience of the friendliest people in sci-fi at the 2010 GWC International Meetup in Frisco, TX! Besides ... This week we record GWC with a live audience of the friendliest people in sci-fi at the 2010 GWC International Meetup in Frisco, TX! Besides continuing our Firefly arc, discussing Shindig and Safe (with some serious Firefly fans), we also run down the week in geek including new Lucasfilm action figures, updated Conan casting decisions, a new Tron Legacy clip involving Clue (the new digital Tron), and Sean's new favorite web series, I Hit It With My Axe which features strippers and porn stars playing DD. Did you miss the meetup? If so, check out the forum at galacticwatercooler.com for links to the Flickr pool for all the lurid photos! Firefly, Safe, Shindig, Tron, Sci-Fi, science fiction, Venture Brothers, Meetup Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/03/15/gwc-podcast-210/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/03/15/gwc-podcast-210/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:26:25 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4604 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/03/15/gwc-podcast-210/feed/ 102:07 This week we wrap up our Indy Jones arc with a discussion of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. We also run down the week in ... This week we wrap up our Indy Jones arc with a discussion of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. We also run down the week in geek, including the new Iron Man trailer, the new Tron Legacy trailer, the new Eclipse trailer, Corey Haim's sad passing, and Andy Whitfield's cancer diagnosis. We look forward to seeing some of you in Texas next week for our second annual GWC International Meetup! Don't miss one listener's awesomely entertaining travel tips at the end of this cast, plus our resident Firefly expert Robin Hudson's contribution regarding Inara's secret. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/03/07/gwc-podcast-209/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/03/07/gwc-podcast-209/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:48:30 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4601 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/03/07/gwc-podcast-209/feed/ 142:41 This week: We talk father/son relationships in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. We analyze leadership in Firefly. And we run down the week in ... This week: We talk father/son relationships in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. We analyze leadership in Firefly. And we run down the week in geek, including critical reactions to Tim Burton's new Alice in Wonderland flick, Rachel Nichols' upcoming non-green work in Conan, Comedy Central's new Futurama eps (coming soon!), Guy Ritchie's future take on Excalibur, Disney's potentially awesome Tron animated series, and NPH's search for blue boobies in the Smurfs movie. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/28/gwc-podcast-208/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/28/gwc-podcast-208/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:39:40 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4583 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/28/gwc-podcast-208/feed/ 124:06 This week: We talk Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Audra and Chuck learn to use a whip and chat with David and Will ... This week: We talk Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Audra and Chuck learn to use a whip and chat with David and Will Morgan, the folks that made the original whips for Dr. Jones. We find out from listeners who's best in the sack, Indy or Sr. And we run down the week in geek, including the awesome new Halo Legends mashup, an alien built of motorcycle parts, a lawsuit for blowing up Jesus in 2012, Ole Miss' wishful new mascot, and zombies in Minneapolis. Indiana Jones, whips, Firefly Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/20/gwc-podcast-207/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/20/gwc-podcast-207/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:33:18 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4576 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/20/gwc-podcast-207/feed/ 156:41 This week: We dive into the world of every geek's hero -- Indiana Jones. We finally talk Firefly in the first of a 7-part, 14-week ... This week: We dive into the world of every geek's hero -- Indiana Jones. We finally talk Firefly in the first of a 7-part, 14-week Firefly arc. And we judge the Harry Potter porn titles contest. We also run down the week in geek, including Michael Trucco's upcoming appearance on "V" (and Jon Frakes' "V" directoral debut), Shatner's attachment to an upcoming S*** My Dad Says pilot, Mitt Romney's Vulcan grip (on Skylar Gordy), and three new Mass Effect 2 downloadable content packs. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/13/gwc-podcast-206/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/13/gwc-podcast-206/#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:47:09 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4570 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/13/gwc-podcast-206/feed/ 135:26 This week: We take some air time to round up some of the awesome TV we've been watching over the last couple of months including ... This week: We take some air time to round up some of the awesome TV we've been watching over the last couple of months including Caprica, Chuck, Big Bang Theory, and Sanctuary. We wrap up the fantasy sci-fi challenge with an awards ceremony. And we take some sweet listener calls. And we run down the week in geek, including new news on the Riddick sequel front, Daft Punk's who-else-could-possibly-do-this-as-well tap for the Tron Legacy soundtrack, new release dates for Spiderman 4 and Trek 12 (or 2, depending on how you look at it), and a movie release battle you'll probably never see. Chuck, Big Bang Theory, Caprica, fantasy sci-fi Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/06/gwc-podcast-205/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/06/gwc-podcast-205/#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:35:51 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4563 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/02/06/gwc-podcast-205/feed/ 131:01 Wondering why 205 was delayed a week? It was preempted by Sean's beautiful new daughter! This week: We chat about '50s stereotypes and awesomely-wacko AI ... Wondering why 205 was delayed a week? It was preempted by Sean's beautiful new daughter! This week: We chat about '50s stereotypes and awesomely-wacko AI in 2001. In the final round of the fantasy sci-fi challenge we tackle the ultimate challenge: fighting our own team -- written onto super-hot Dollhouse actives. And we run down the week in geek, including NASA's important announcements, a possible Dune director's not-so-important announcements, what happens when Rocky Horror Picture Show trips and sticks its chocolate in Avatar's peanut butter, and the fact that Chuck has never had occasion to crossdress. (Doh!) Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/23/gwc-podcast-204/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/23/gwc-podcast-204/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 01:15:08 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4557 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/23/gwc-podcast-204/feed/ 124:39 This week: We talk foamy boobs and pod people in this week's penultimate classic sci-fi feature, Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Our fantasy sci-fi tournament ... This week: We talk foamy boobs and pod people in this week's penultimate classic sci-fi feature, Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Our fantasy sci-fi tournament takes a turn for the worse as our poor producer Solai is kidnapped by pissed-off Klingons. And we run down the week in geek, including a new, more offensive (and yet still fun) Hot Tub Time Machine trailer, Mark Webb's desire for a second Spider-Man trilogy based on the Ultimate Spidey timeline, next week's can't-come-soon-enough Mass Effect 2 launch, discounted-to-sell Space Shuttles and SSMEs, and Versace's upcoming Tron fashion line. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/16/gwc-podcast-203/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/16/gwc-podcast-203/#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:03:11 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/?p=4548 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/16/gwc-podcast-203/feed/ 130:30 This week: Bioware guru Casey Hudson clues us in on Mass Effect 2's characters, story, and awesome new gameplay features. We talk damn dirty apes ... This week: Bioware guru Casey Hudson clues us in on Mass Effect 2's characters, story, and awesome new gameplay features. We talk damn dirty apes in this week's classic sci-fi feature, Planet of the Apes -- including Sean's Moses run-in. And our fantasy sci-fi teams struggle to get lucky with red-carpet hotties. We also run down the week in geek, including a killer (if possibly fake) Tekken movie trailer, Caprica's increasingly-less-accurately-described "premiere," Spider-Man 4's ugly end (and new beginning), a newly-announced Firefly short story collection, and Scott Bakula's upcoming return to Chuck. Casey Hudson, Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, Chuck, Planet of the Apes Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/09/gwc-podcast-202/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/09/gwc-podcast-202/#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:29:22 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4541 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/09/gwc-podcast-202/feed/ 146:06 This week: Leading up to tomorrow's Chuck season three premiere we talk to some Chuck cast members including Tony Hale (Emmett), Julia Ling (Anna), Josh ... This week: Leading up to tomorrow's Chuck season three premiere we talk to some Chuck cast members including Tony Hale (Emmett), Julia Ling (Anna), Josh Gomez (Morgan), and Bonita Friedericy (General Beckman). We tackle fantasy sci-fi challenge number two with another round of, um, unique solutions to an age old problem. And we take in 1953's War of the Worlds in our continuing classic sci-fi arc. We also run down the week in geek, including new Halo Reach details, Sean's take on the in-game sword-wielding dominatrix Bayonetta, NPH's Big Gay Battle win, and Twilight's affect on dog owners. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/02/gwc-podcast-201/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/02/gwc-podcast-201/#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:14:07 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4525 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2010/01/02/gwc-podcast-201/feed/ 138:13 This week: We discuss one of the most awaited movies of 2009 -- Avatar. We take on our first fantasy sci-fi challenge. And we dive ... This week: We discuss one of the most awaited movies of 2009 -- Avatar. We take on our first fantasy sci-fi challenge. And we dive into 1951's The Day The Earth Stood Still, the first movie in our classic sci-fi arc. We also run down the week in geek, including Sir Patrick (Stewart)'s recent knighthood, Bryan Singer's attachment to X-Men 4, Paramount's resounding "no" to The Wrath of Quagmire, an attempted auction of "the most realistic" BttF DeLorean replica, and new applications for new Chuck's new Chuck-fu powers. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/27/gwc-podcast-200/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/27/gwc-podcast-200/#comments Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:29:24 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4495 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/27/gwc-podcast-200/feed/ 132:03 This week we just sit around and shoot the bull, taking a week off to reminisce about our last 199 podcasts. If this is your ... This week we just sit around and shoot the bull, taking a week off to reminisce about our last 199 podcasts. If this is your first GWC download, you might want to back up a week to #199 (or grab next week's #201) to get a better sample of normal GWC content. This 'cast was recorded with a live audience via TalkShoe and preceded an open-mic party. Thanks to all who attended. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/19/gwc-podcast-199/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/19/gwc-podcast-199/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:37:39 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4489 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/19/gwc-podcast-199/feed/ 157:07 This week: We discuss leadership's role in the Return of the King. We draft teams for our upcoming fantasy sci-fi game. And Audra and the ... This week: We discuss leadership's role in the Return of the King. We draft teams for our upcoming fantasy sci-fi game. And Audra and the Tolkein Professor speculate on why fantasy literature gets the shaft among the cognoscenti. We also run down the week in geek, including the critics response to Avatar's opening (and Sigourney Weaver's awesome Daily Show appearance), S*F*'s free streaming release of Caprica, Alien screenwriter and Return of the Living Dead director Dan O'Bannon's death, an incredible gift we received from GWCers (visit http://www.gwc200.com to see it for yourself), and our announcement of dates and hotel information for the 2010 GWC International Meetup: March 19-21, 2010. Lord of the Rings, Tolkein Professor, fantasy, sci-fi, science fiction, Avatar Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/12/gwc-podcast-198/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/12/gwc-podcast-198/#comments Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:00:10 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4465 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/12/gwc-podcast-198/feed/ 136:32 This week: Audra talks middle-Earth technology with The Tolkien Professor. Sean relates his awesome Tekken 3 tournament experience and teaches Chuck -- and you -- ... This week: Audra talks middle-Earth technology with The Tolkien Professor. Sean relates his awesome Tekken 3 tournament experience and teaches Chuck -- and you -- how to go from zero to hero in Tekken 6 with just a few hours practice. And we discuss battle tactics and leadership in Lord of the Rings: Two Towers. We also run down the week in geek, including the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies film's addition of Natalie Portman to their fold, David Lynch's George Lucas bash session in NYC, Joss Whedon's opinion as to why Dollhouse met low ratings and was canceled, and Sean's rant regarding Modern Warfare 2's LAN party blow-off. Lord of the Rings, Tolkien Professor, Tolkein, Tekken, Tekken 6, Joss Whedon Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/05/gwc-podcast-197/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/05/gwc-podcast-197/#comments Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:10:27 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4452 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/12/05/gwc-podcast-197/feed/ 136:46 This week: We dive into Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Miracle Laurie joins us to talk dolls, acting, Uke Box Heroes, ... This week: We dive into Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Miracle Laurie joins us to talk dolls, acting, Uke Box Heroes, and the return of Dollhouse for its final run. Audra chats lit with the Tolkien Professor. And we run down the week in geek, including Comcast's NBC purchase, a sad SETI@Home user's professional peril, the new Star Trek MMO, and the awesome (and regrettably-named) new Firefly-meets-Ocean's 11 sci-fi show Slingers reel. Lord of the Rings, LotR, Dollhouse, Miracle Laurie, Tolkien Professor Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/28/gwc-podcast-196/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/28/gwc-podcast-196/#comments Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:31:58 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4444 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/28/gwc-podcast-196/feed/ 123:54 This week: We explore Batman's utility belt and batcave of gadgets, laying out our top ten. We discuss Battlestar Galactica's direct-to-DVD movie The Plan. And ... This week: We explore Batman's utility belt and batcave of gadgets, laying out our top ten. We discuss Battlestar Galactica's direct-to-DVD movie The Plan. And we run down the week in geek -- complete with new intro music -- including the newly-released start dates for new Scrubs and Chuck, New Moon's record-breaking first day, Zoe Saldana's awesome Details mag sex-kitten slap down, the reunion of Galileo's fingers, teeth, and body, and Katee Sackhoff's Big Bang Theory guest appearance. A definite don't miss this week: Audra's boob report. Batman, Battlestar Galactica, The Plan Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/21/gwc-podcast-195/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/21/gwc-podcast-195/#comments Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:33:36 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4419 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/21/gwc-podcast-195/feed/ 120:17 This week: We tackle the difficult question of who's the best movie Batman. Audra talks nipple armor. We discuss our second impressions of this year's ... This week: We tackle the difficult question of who's the best movie Batman. Audra talks nipple armor. We discuss our second impressions of this year's Trek movie after watching it in the comfort of the GWC lair's home theater. And we run down the week in geek, including a newly-released premiere date for Lost, a new Weber book, updated Trek 12 release speculation, Sean's take on the new Prisoner series, and a Boston con founder who pleaded guilty to theft charges after allegedly canning a con and blaming the guests. Batman, Trek, Star Trek, sci-fi, science fiction, news Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/14/gwc-podcast-194/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/14/gwc-podcast-194/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:42:56 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4408 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/14/gwc-podcast-194/feed/ 124:48 This week: Former DC and Marvel Comics editor Bob Greenberger brings us up to speed on Batman and discusses his awesome Essential Batman Encyclopedia. We ... This week: Former DC and Marvel Comics editor Bob Greenberger brings us up to speed on Batman and discusses his awesome Essential Batman Encyclopedia. We get our a capella geek on with The Blanks (a.k.a. Ted's Band from Scrubs). And we talk V, sharing our thoughts about the new remake. In the news: Dollhouse's cancellation (and possible Dr. Horrible news?), Avatar's half-a-billion-dollar budget (and killer story), and Modern Warfare 2's $300 million opening day. Batman, The Blanks, Scrubs, Ted's Band, Riding The Wave, V, Bob Greenberger, comics Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/07/gwc-podcast-193/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/07/gwc-podcast-193/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:26:38 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4305 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/11/07/gwc-podcast-193/feed/ 123:48 This week: Ann Druyan and Nick Sagan give us a unique and heartfelt look into the origins of Cosmos and Contact -- and what esteemed ... This week: Ann Druyan and Nick Sagan give us a unique and heartfelt look into the origins of Cosmos and Contact -- and what esteemed scientist, citizen, father, and husband Carl Sagan was really like. SETI @ Home chief scientist Dan Werthimer explains humanity's actual plan for how to deal with the discovery of an extra-terrestrial signal. We watch and discuss Contact. And we catch up on sci-fi news, including new books in the I, Robot series, an SG-U writer/producers blog meltdown, hope for Dr. Horrible 2, and the first How To Train Your Dragon trailer. Don't forget: We're celebrating Carl Sagan's 75th birthday with a party on TalkShoe starting at 8pm CT Monday, Nov. 9th. (Details on galacticwatercooler.com!) Contact, Cosmos, Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan, Nick Sagan Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/31/gwc-podcast-192/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/31/gwc-podcast-192/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:07:24 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4175 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/31/gwc-podcast-192/feed/ 91:58 It's Halloween, and we have a very special podcast for you. We check out perennial season favorite Shaun of the Dead, Sean offers his thoughts ... It's Halloween, and we have a very special podcast for you. We check out perennial season favorite Shaun of the Dead, Sean offers his thoughts on Tekken 6, and we relate our early ODST experiences. Halo, Halo ODST, Tekken, Halloween, Shaun of the Dead, zombies Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/24/gwc-podcast-191/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/24/gwc-podcast-191/#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:18:16 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4132 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/24/gwc-podcast-191/feed/ 132:44 This week: We run down some awesome news items including the upcoming Tekken 6 release, The Plan's leak (no spoilers, of course, as we won't ... This week: We run down some awesome news items including the upcoming Tekken 6 release, The Plan's leak (no spoilers, of course, as we won't see it until the release next week), some awesome SG-U featurettes, Dollhouse's fate, and Joss Whedon's Glee gig. The guys from HowStuffWorks.com's TechStuff podcast join us to offer their perspective on the Voyager program and the close connection between science fact and science fiction. John Boswell walks us through his two awesome auto-tuned science tunes. We dive into Encyclopedia Galactica and the Drake equation. And Chuck treks to Sean's childhood home to find out if he really watched Cosmos as a kid -- with surprising results. Cosmos, Carl Sagan, TechStuff, auto tune, John Boswell Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/17/gwc-podcast-190/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/17/gwc-podcast-190/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:28:21 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4123 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/17/gwc-podcast-190/feed/ 121:40 This week with continue the Cosmos arc, taking some time out to dive into a cool way to contribute to the search for alien intelligence: ... This week with continue the Cosmos arc, taking some time out to dive into a cool way to contribute to the search for alien intelligence: SETI @ Home. Highlights: we wonder where our flying car (and Space Shuttle replacement) is, wonder if concentration of political power might have affected past commitment to exploration, discuss the fine line between hope and faith, lament missed opportunities to meet Dr. Sagan, and worry about Vincenzo's lost life. We're joined by guest Dr. Eric Korpela. Cosmos, Carl Sagan, SETI, SETI @ Home, Dr. Eric Korpela Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/10/gwc-podcast-189-call-show/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/10/gwc-podcast-189-call-show/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:37:17 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4121 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/10/gwc-podcast-189-call-show/feed/ 66:20 We set aside some time to take some of the many calls we received over the last few weeks. Highlights: we talk about Stargate's "hard-core ... We set aside some time to take some of the many calls we received over the last few weeks. Highlights: we talk about Stargate's "hard-core sci-fi" credentials, discuss the difference between "not liking" a show and calling it "crap," express our opinions about Gua'uld history as related to Earth's, speculate about what draws scientists to sci-fi, hear Sean's plans for fantasy sci-fi (like fantasy football, but for sci-fi nerds) and Chuck's initial take on Big Bang Theory, and generally commune with GWCers. Podcast Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/10/gwc-podcast-188-cosmos-part-i/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/10/gwc-podcast-188-cosmos-part-i/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:48:25 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4118 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/10/gwc-podcast-188-cosmos-part-i/feed/ 107:13 In this episode we get down on some science fact! Highlights: we get the "billyons and billyons" jokes out of the way up front, enjoy ... In this episode we get down on some science fact! Highlights: we get the "billyons and billyons" jokes out of the way up front, enjoy Cosmos' wonderful mix of astronomy and humanities, ponder the role of man in the keeping of history, discuss the difference between fact and opinion, enjoy the awesome circle of inspiration between science fiction and science fact, wonder if exploration will continue at the rate it did during Cosmos' production, and watch Audra lose about $0.47 American. Cosmos, Carl Sagan, astronomy, evolution, Kepler Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/03/gwc-podcast-187-stargate-sg-u/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/03/gwc-podcast-187-stargate-sg-u/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:57:56 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4082 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/10/03/gwc-podcast-187-stargate-sg-u/feed/ 122:38 We enjoyed this week's SG-U premiere! Highlights: enjoy Robert Carlyle's awesome portrayal of the complex Dr. Rush, wonder if Rush really did talk to O'Neill, ... We enjoyed this week's SG-U premiere! Highlights: enjoy Robert Carlyle's awesome portrayal of the complex Dr. Rush, wonder if Rush really did talk to O'Neill, love Eli's portrayal of the geek, ponder who'll be this series' Carter, we hear about Audra and Chuck's wah meter, give Sean crap for having watched Power Rangers, bitch about how Christopher McDonald robbed us of two hours of awesome Shooter McGavin jokes by playing his role so effectively (yeah, his geek-show cred is clear: he was in Fanboys, too), debate whether or not one sacrificial act clears the slate of past d-baggery, and discuss which characters will grow in future episodes. In closing we talk new Mass Effect news, Halo ODST, and preview our next arc: Cosmos! Stargate, Universe, SG-U, SGU, science fiction, sci-fi, syfy Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No