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! Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:48:30 +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, Chuck, geek, fantasy, Avatar Weekly 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, 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/2010/03/07/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 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/26/gwc-podcast-186-stargate-part-3/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/26/gwc-podcast-186-stargate-part-3/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:20:12 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=4058 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/26/gwc-podcast-186-stargate-part-3/feed/ 115:55 We watch Stargate Continuum in our last podcast before the SG Universe premiere -- and enjoy a visit from Amanda Tapping! Highlights: we love Continuum's ... We watch Stargate Continuum in our last podcast before the SG Universe premiere -- and enjoy a visit from Amanda Tapping! Highlights: we love Continuum's fun take on the classic time-travel story, debate what makes one timeline more valid than another, hear Ms. Tapping's take on Samantha Carter, women in sci-fi, and whether or not Cam ate Carter's home-baked cookies, explain how Firefox, claymation Rudolph, AvP, National Treasure, Transformers, and Captain Ron relate to Continuum, hear Chuck's rant about how geeks are represented on TV, and marvel at the pervasiveness of Stargate in the sci-fi world. Want to get in on next week's bonus call show? Ring us this week at 214-296-9229. Stargate, Amanda Tapping, Continuum, sci-fi, science fiction Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/19/gwc-podcast-185-stargate-part-ii/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/19/gwc-podcast-185-stargate-part-ii/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:01:46 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=3968 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/19/gwc-podcast-185-stargate-part-ii/feed/ 86:09 This week we add Atlantis to the continuing SG-1 discussion. Highlights: we discuss Stargate's portrayal of the military, again note Stargate's continual references to history, ... This week we add Atlantis to the continuing SG-1 discussion. Highlights: we discuss Stargate's portrayal of the military, again note Stargate's continual references to history, culture, and Earth mythology, enjoy Atlantis' update of two SG-1 also-ran characters, compare Atlantis to later TV trek, and generally enjoy the 'gate. Remember: We're doing a call show during the Stargate arc, so don't forget to call in your thoughts at 214-296-9229. science fiction, sci-fi, stargate, atlantis, military Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/12/gwc-podcast-184-stargate-part-i/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/12/gwc-podcast-184-stargate-part-i/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:17:33 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=3932 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/12/gwc-podcast-184-stargate-part-i/feed/ 76:57 As we kick off our Stargate arc we're joined by Cliff Simon. Highlights: we relate our introduction(s) to 'gate, enjoy how in the Stargate universe ... As we kick off our Stargate arc we're joined by Cliff Simon. Highlights: we relate our introduction(s) to 'gate, enjoy how in the Stargate universe humans live by their wits and understanding of culture as opposed to our technology, note that the "non-interference" program only really works when you're at the top of the technology food chain, enjoy the SGC's quality leadership, learn from Mr. Simon how he brought ultimate-SG-1-nemesis Ba'al to life, talk origin-of-humanlike-species-around-the-galaxy in sci-fi, and generally get our SG geek on! stargate, sg-1, cliff simon, sci-fi, science fiction, star trek Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/05/gwc-podcast-183-dr-horrible/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/05/gwc-podcast-183-dr-horrible/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:13:21 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=3862 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/09/05/gwc-podcast-183-dr-horrible/feed/ 93:34 Up this week: Dr. Horrible! Highlights: we love us some Bad Horse, talk evil vs. big-E-evil, discuss what it means when those who keep us ... Up this week: Dr. Horrible! Highlights: we love us some Bad Horse, talk evil vs. big-E-evil, discuss what it means when those who keep us stable depart, compare Moist to Doogie's buddy Vinnie (and note that of everyone in this show, Moist comes out on top), pay homage to Venture Brothers (and recognize the debt Dr. H owes to VB's superhero humor), hear the Audra Nathan-Fillion-is-buff report, and wonder how Dr. H handles no longer being the craziest guy in the room. Dr. Horrible, Nathan Fillion, Neil Patrick Harris, Felicia Day, web video, cult film, super villian Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/08/29/gwc-podcast-182-the-guild-part-ii/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/08/29/gwc-podcast-182-the-guild-part-ii/#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:58:53 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=3774 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/08/29/gwc-podcast-182-the-guild-part-ii/feed/ 129:13 Season three of The Guild premiered this week, and Sandeep Parikh, Jeff Lewis, Vincent Caso, and Felicia Day drop by to ratchet up everyone's enjoyment ... Season three of The Guild premiered this week, and Sandeep Parikh, Jeff Lewis, Vincent Caso, and Felicia Day drop by to ratchet up everyone's enjoyment even another notch! Long-time Guild fan Veronica Belmont joins us, too, to contribute her WoW experience and general awesomeness. Highlights: we hear about Sandeep's gymnastics background and experience cartwheeling into a super-pro stunt woman, learn the backstory of Legend of Neil and barfing fairy-dust, marvel at how Jeff Lewis spits out all that detailed dialog, discover that being Vork pays off in free stuff at Blizzcon (and likely PAX) but not so much at LA restaurants, speculate with Lewis on Vork's backstory, commiserate about being called "the worst tank ever," uncover some awesomely-funny improvisational moments in The Guild, laugh it up with Vince Caso about his "owned by" photo shoot, theorize with Caso about how long Bladezz has played and what he did after destroying Tink's character in season two, talk female geek role-models and creating one's own job in LA with Felicia Day (and learn a lot about "the web video way"), develop massive respect for producer Kim Evey who takes a bite of found-object soup containing Legos and a mousetrap, enjoy the story of how the Guild cast traveled from hotel to Comic Con in costume (via a very unique ride), and get schooled by Belmont on guild politics, crafting, and character creation in WoW. Don't forget to check out The Guild at www.watchtheguild.com, Legend of Neil at www.legendofneil.com, Parikh's and others' stand up and improv at effinfunny.com, Belmont's sci-fi/fantasy book club and podcast at swordandlaser.com (and her other cool projects at Revision3 and the Playstation Network) -- as well as the very bright future careers of all these wonderful, talented people. Up next week: Dr. Horrible! the guild, felicia day, legend of neil, veronica belmont, wow, warcraft, mmo, gaming Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/08/22/gwc-podcast-181-the-guild-part-i/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/08/22/gwc-podcast-181-the-guild-part-i/#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:18:39 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=3633 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/08/22/gwc-podcast-181-the-guild-part-i/feed/ 105:09 We love The Guild! This week (and next) we enjoy a re-watch before the S3 premiere. Highlights: we express our love for the rise of ... We love The Guild! This week (and next) we enjoy a re-watch before the S3 premiere. Highlights: we express our love for the rise of web video (and the creative opportunities it opens for the talented and motivated), review the personal and professional brilliance of the Guild's creator, actors, and crew, note that Michelle Boyd is a real life (and believable) Christmas Jones, enjoy the show's realistic (yet positive) portrayal of MMO gamers, wonder why *everyone* plays a woman online, hear about Sean's 9-1/2' tall ogre Thimbalina, talk Lara Croft clipping issues (think boobs poking through solid rock), dream about creating a real world alt to tell off your boss, discuss player creation in various MMOs, speculate on exchange rates between various MMO cash, and generally geek out on social gaming in general! The Guild, Felicia Day, Sandeep Parikh Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/08/15/gwc-podcast-180-alien3/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/08/15/gwc-podcast-180-alien3/#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:17:31 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=3520 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/08/15/gwc-podcast-180-alien3/feed/ 108:28 And we wrap up the Alien arc. Highlights: we recognize Alien3 as the source of the Aliens-as-horror-movie argument, note that it's not a bad flick ... And we wrap up the Alien arc. Highlights: we recognize Alien3 as the source of the Aliens-as-horror-movie argument, note that it's not a bad flick (but gets a bad rap as compared to Alien/Aliens), hear about Audra's "Ellen Ripley" image search engine results, get a bit pissed about Newt's ending, appreciateWeaver's committment to the buzz cut (as opposed to Conehead-style caps), agree yet again that foul-mouthed women are hot (and Alien3's language seems entirely justified), wonder exactly how they convince people to colonize places like LV426, enjoy Audra's Rush/Alien3 joke, and debut our second grok tune "Listen To Ripley." Next week: our first podcast in the Guild arc. Alien, Aliens, Ripley, Sigourney Weaver, Joss Whedon Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/08/08/gwc-podcast-179-aliens/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/08/08/gwc-podcast-179-aliens/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:50:13 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=3362 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/08/08/gwc-podcast-179-aliens/feed/ 129:34 This week we dive into the second Alien flick. Highlights: we continue the horror vs. action movie debate, note Ripley's upgrade from saving a cat ... This week we dive into the second Alien flick. Highlights: we continue the horror vs. action movie debate, note Ripley's upgrade from saving a cat to saving a small girl (and Hicks/Reese and about half of Bishop), wonder if Revlon stops aging entirely, love how Ripley continues to personify the strong female sci-fi character without giving up her femininity, visit with our friend BKitty (who attended Comic Con in '98 as Vasquez), note Vasquez' *huge* upgrade from Mrs. Todd to tough-ass marine, take inventory of Halo's incredible rip-off of Aliens (Pelican = drop ship, assault rifle = pulse rifle, Pillar of Autumn = Sulaco, Johnson = Sgt. Apone), enjoy Ripley's wordless negotiation with the Alien queen, discuss the morality (and practicality) of sentient biowar weapons, hear Sean's Michigan The Frog impression, watch Paxton get his whine on (and yet prove a decent guy), reminisce about choose-your-own-adventure frights, and talk SFX. Next week: Alienses! Alien, Aliens, Ripley, Sigourney Weaver, James Cameron Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/08/01/gwc-podcast-178-alien/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/08/01/gwc-podcast-178-alien/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:31:01 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=3213 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/08/01/gwc-podcast-178-alien/feed/ 130:40 Up this week -- Alien! Highlights: we hear about Chuck's last viewing of this movie (as a child sneaking out to watch it on cable), ... Up this week -- Alien! Highlights: we hear about Chuck's last viewing of this movie (as a child sneaking out to watch it on cable), love the model work and how well the films FX hold up 30 years later, discuss the Giger art we saw in the studio while recording our live 'cast in NYC, talk asteroid mining and what it could mean to the world's metals market, discover the magic of young Viper ("You opened the airlock -- and broke a major rule of engagement!"), express an, um, different take on android blood, love Ripley's foul miner's mouth, note that "listen to Ripley" could save numerous lives on the Nostromo (and later as well), wonder why Ash selected (of all things) a magazine to choke Ripley, express our gladness that Jones survives (though Nimitz would've been a better companion), admit that Spaceballs spoiled us permanently on the Alien birth scene ("Hello, my baby..."), debate whether or not Alien qualifies as horror, hear the Audra panty report, and debut our first original geek rock tune, Geordi's Lament (written recorded by Audra, guest Juan, and Chuck). Alien, Aliens, Ripley, Sigourney Weaver, Ridley Scott Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/07/29/gwc-podcast-177-bonus-eureka/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/07/29/gwc-podcast-177-bonus-eureka/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:52:50 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=3073 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/07/29/gwc-podcast-177-bonus-eureka/feed/ 43:35 In this mid-week bonus podcast we explore the wonderful world of Eureka -- just in time for the new premiere, complete with special guest Colin ... In this mid-week bonus podcast we explore the wonderful world of Eureka -- just in time for the new premiere, complete with special guest Colin Ferguson! Highlights: We discuss the town of Eureka with its famous sheriff, offer numerous reasons why you should check out this awesome show, wonder whether Carter's smart-home computer talks dirty to him at night, talk awesome Eureka inventions, hear about Mr. Ferguson's directing career, and generally have a good time with a show in which you should invest some time! Remember: If this is your first GWC podcast, don't miss our standard weekly two-hour 'casts. Colin Ferguson, Eureka, SyFy Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/07/25/gwc-podcast-176-eve-online-the-honorverse/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/07/25/gwc-podcast-176-eve-online-the-honorverse/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:00:33 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=2992 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/07/25/gwc-podcast-176-eve-online-the-honorverse/feed/ 147:46 This week we discuss the awesome MMO Eve Online and David Weber's Honorverse, joined by in-studio guest GWCer Juan! Highlights: we talk to the talented ... This week we discuss the awesome MMO Eve Online and David Weber's Honorverse, joined by in-studio guest GWCer Juan! Highlights: we talk to the talented and fun Ian Chisholm (creator of the machinima feature films Clear Skies and Clear Skies 2), compare Eve's all-PvP universe to other MMOs, taste a bit of the yarr with long-time Eve pirate (and Eve blogger at lifeinlowsec.blogspot.com) Mynxee, hear about Sean's Eve-hooker experience, discuss the connection (in both strategy and technology) between Eve and the Honorverse, talk true leadership and Honor Harrington's take on the subject, love on Nimitz (the badass tree cat), and generally enjoy sharing some of our favorite sci-fi film, literature, and gaming material. Enjoyed hearing about Eve? There's a free 14-day trial going on now. We'd love to fly with you! Clear Skies, Eve Online, Honor Harrington , Ian Chisholm Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/07/18/gwc-podcast-175-the-half-blood-prince/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/07/18/gwc-podcast-175-the-half-blood-prince/#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:18:12 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=2730 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/07/18/gwc-podcast-175-the-half-blood-prince/feed/ 127:24 This week we wrap up our first Harry Potter arc with discussion of the newly-released Half-Blood Prince. Highlights: we decide that Draco is small-E-evil, note ... This week we wrap up our first Harry Potter arc with discussion of the newly-released Half-Blood Prince. Highlights: we decide that Draco is small-E-evil, note that Bellatrix is absolutely insane, discuss Harry's actions at the critical moment (and their difference from the book), question whether Dumbledore could have controlled the situation sans Snape's vow, marvel at how the Death Eaters' destruction of Olivanders will affect the wizard world for years to come, get seriously pissed when the burrow burns, enjoy seeing our favorite characters grow up (and hook up), note how relationships are every bit as important as saving the world (to a 16-year-old), have a great time listening to musical guest Swish Flick, and take more great listener calls. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Harry Potter, Rupert Grint, JK Rowling Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/07/11/gwc-podcast-174-harry-potter-part-ii/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/07/11/gwc-podcast-174-harry-potter-part-ii/#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:59:59 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=2554 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/07/11/gwc-podcast-174-harry-potter-part-ii/feed/ 130:41 This week we watch Goblet of Fire and finish up our pre-Half-Blood Prince 'Potter discussion. Highlights: we dive more into the various houses and their ... This week we watch Goblet of Fire and finish up our pre-Half-Blood Prince 'Potter discussion. Highlights: we dive more into the various houses and their meanings, discover Chuck's final sorting result, hear from Kristina Horner and listen to the music of The Parselmouths, note all the awesome new GWCer-generated content on the GWC Community Blog, discuss the similarity between the Death Eaters and real-life hate groups, love how the best battle advice Potter and friends receive is "hold your friends close," enjoy Harry's great relationship with Ron, wonder if all the wizards in France and witches in Bulgaria are MIA, dis on Ron's dress robes, and take some great listener calls. JK Rowling, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Harry Potter, Rupert Grint Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/07/04/gwc-podcast-173-harry-potter-part-i/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/07/04/gwc-podcast-173-harry-potter-part-i/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:30:25 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=2336 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/07/04/gwc-podcast-173-harry-potter-part-i/feed/ 128:16 This week we jump into the Harry Potter 'verse with both feet! Highlights: we relate our getting to know 'Potter stories, draw inspiration from Harry's ... This week we jump into the Harry Potter 'verse with both feet! Highlights: we relate our getting to know 'Potter stories, draw inspiration from Harry's rise from a humble childhood, talk values and concepts of leadership, enjoy experiencing the awesomely tight Harry Potter fandom, wrock out to wizard rocker Stephanie Anderson's Tonks and the Aurors, hear Audra's take on Wood's hotness, hear Sean's take on his favorite 'Potter character (Mrs. Weasley), note Fred and George's oft-overlooked magic prowess, love our first introduction to Hagrid, relate our failure to forgive Percy, discuss the beginnings of Hogwarts' houses, hear Sean's anti-Hufflepuff rant, express our desire to be Aurors, ask for help in sorting Chuck into his proper house, and generally enjoy the heck out of HP! Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Harry Potter, Rupert Grint, JK Rowling Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/06/29/gwc-podcast-172-transformers-2-live-studio-audience/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/06/29/gwc-podcast-172-transformers-2-live-studio-audience/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:04:43 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=2312 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/06/29/gwc-podcast-172-transformers-2-live-studio-audience/feed/ 116:48 We join a group of northeastern GWCers to watch Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in Times Square then talk through the movie with their able ... We join a group of northeastern GWCers to watch Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in Times Square then talk through the movie with their able help! Highlights: We enjoy the film's awesome action, tear up at Prime's dedication and sacrifice, discuss the Matrix of Leadership's important role in the new film, wish for a 'Bee of our very own, and wonder what's next for the Transformers franchise. (And much, much more. Seriously! Our IQs rise 50 points when we're backed up by awesome listeners live. Check it out for yourself!) Transformers, Megan Fox, Megatron, Michael Bay, Optimus Prime, Shia LaBeouf Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/06/20/gwc-podcast-171-transformers-2007/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/06/20/gwc-podcast-171-transformers-2007/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:16:44 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=1953 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/06/20/gwc-podcast-171-transformers-2007/feed/ 119:48 We catch up with the 2007 live-action Transformers movie in preparation for this week's Transformers 2 premiere! Highlights: we discuss the movie's awesome soundtrack, point ... We catch up with the 2007 live-action Transformers movie in preparation for this week's Transformers 2 premiere! Highlights: we discuss the movie's awesome soundtrack, point out the movie's awesome demostrations of the practical aspects of transforming, discover just how cool a homie Bumblebee can be, learn that Chuck is sadly underinformed re: Australia, note that Sam's mom seems to really have it together, again almost lose it watching S7 bastards torture Bumblebee, enjoy the movie's Heartbreak Ridge moment, and talk Unicron poo. Don't miss our NYC meetup and live-audience podcast next weekend! Transformers, Megan Fox, Megatron, Michael Bay, Optimus Prime, Shia LaBeouf Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/06/13/gwc-podcast-170-transformers-the-movie-1986/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/06/13/gwc-podcast-170-transformers-the-movie-1986/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:23:41 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=1685 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/06/13/gwc-podcast-170-transformers-the-movie-1986/feed/ 127:00 Up this week: The 1986 Transformers animated movie. Features: We discuss the movie's unique soundtrack, note the underwater Heavy Metal tribute, guess what Transformer mall ... Up this week: The 1986 Transformers animated movie. Features: We discuss the movie's unique soundtrack, note the underwater Heavy Metal tribute, guess what Transformer mall stores might be like, love on Grimlock, mourn the loss of Optimus Prime, enjoy the rise of Rodimus Prime, tear into what it takes to be a real leader (and how incredible it is to see a show explain this to kids without being preachy), greatly respect Unicron's awesome voice, talk true loss and what it means to really lose Transformers characters, and hear a listener's update on Smurf sex. Transformers, Megatron, Optimus Prime, Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/06/06/gwc-podcast-169-transformers-primer-part-ii/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/06/06/gwc-podcast-169-transformers-primer-part-ii/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:40:21 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=1673 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/06/06/gwc-podcast-169-transformers-primer-part-ii/feed/ 124:06 Today we finish up our Transformers primer, heading into the 1986 movie next. Highlights: we discuss new-Transformer acting prowess, place GoBots and RoboTech (including one ... Today we finish up our Transformers primer, heading into the 1986 movie next. Highlights: we discuss new-Transformer acting prowess, place GoBots and RoboTech (including one special crossover) in context, wonder about Daniel’s mother, point out that Transformers do age, get into Arcee and Elita One specifics (and lack of Madonna cones), talk Transformer sex (yes, it happens) and (technical) Disney bestiality,  and catch up on Mass Effect news (a new trailer and iPhone app). Podcast, Sci-Fi, Television, Transformers Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/05/30/gwc-podcast-168-transformers-primer-part-i-2/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/05/30/gwc-podcast-168-transformers-primer-part-i-2/#comments Sat, 30 May 2009 18:08:23 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=1648 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/05/30/gwc-podcast-168-transformers-primer-part-i-2/feed/ 133:07 Join us as we (well, mostly Sean) offer some insight into what makes Transformers a great source of sci-fi stories. Highlights (brought to you this ... Join us as we (well, mostly Sean) offer some insight into what makes Transformers a great source of sci-fi stories. Highlights (brought to you this week by Audra): We discuss some of the origins of the Autobots and Decepticons and why they become vehilces/dinosaurs/animals, talk loyalty and what it means in the Transformers universe, explore what it might be like to live on the all-robot Cybertron, get into some specifics about Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream, Bumblebee, and Arcee, hear what Sean really thinks about Inspector Gadget's Penny, take a few last-minute Trek/Terminator calls, and explore tribble sex. Podcast, Transformers Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/05/23/gwc-podcast-167-terminator-salvation/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/05/23/gwc-podcast-167-terminator-salvation/#comments Sat, 23 May 2009 15:46:59 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=1637 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/05/23/gwc-podcast-167-terminator-salvation/feed/ 122:16 This week we take on the the Terminator Salvation premiere. Highlights: We wonder if there isn't any way to save humanity beyond simply protecting John ... This week we take on the the Terminator Salvation premiere. Highlights: We wonder if there isn't any way to save humanity beyond simply protecting John Connor, question the inevitabiliy of Skynet's evil, ask whether sentience by definition might include "feelings," enjoy large-scale robot destruction, wonder why non-skinned terminators have teeth, and suggest in injection of techno music might perk the movie up. Up next week: The start of our Transformers primer arc -- perfect for getting you ready to enjoy Fallen! Terminator, Anton Yelchin, Christian Bale, McG, Sam Worthington Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/05/16/gwc-podcast-166-leadup-to-terminator-salvation/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/05/16/gwc-podcast-166-leadup-to-terminator-salvation/#comments Sat, 16 May 2009 15:33:46 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=1626 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/05/16/gwc-podcast-166-leadup-to-terminator-salvation/feed/ 126:55 Besides getting back in the Terminator mood (just in time for next week's new movie release!) we take a few Trek calls to wrap up ... Besides getting back in the Terminator mood (just in time for next week's new movie release!) we take a few Trek calls to wrap up the arc. (Look for our Trek bonus call show soon.) Highlights: we tackle the Terminator Salvation trailer's take on what it means to be human, discuss various modes of time travel and how they affect characters in sci-fi stories, wonder if previous Terminators lack personality (and if dogs can sense this as well as the smell of metal), bash on Bazooka Joe gum, re-visit bras-in-space, address the Enterprise built in Iowa canyon and why Nero is bent on revenge issues, hear Chuck's objection (as an Eve miner) to Trek's portrayal of space miners, and discuss the new Mass Effect 2 E3 preview trailer. Anton Yelchin, Christian Bale, McG, Sam Worthington, Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Cameron, Linda Hamilton Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/05/09/gwc-podcast-165-star-trek-xi/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/05/09/gwc-podcast-165-star-trek-xi/#comments Sat, 09 May 2009 17:23:15 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=1613 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/05/09/gwc-podcast-165-star-trek-xi/feed/ 123:55 Trek XI opens and we're there! Highlights: we enjoy the sports-jerseyesque new TOS uniforms, discuss the effect of alternate timelines on continuity, explore Trek XI's ... Trek XI opens and we're there! Highlights: we enjoy the sports-jerseyesque new TOS uniforms, discuss the effect of alternate timelines on continuity, explore Trek XI's new and unusual character relationships, dig into Uhura's job description, and... hell, I'd love to tell you more, but I don't want 5,000 "why did you spoil me" emails. Bottom line: we had a great time at the movie and really enjoyed this podcast. We hope you do, too. If you'd like to talk live with the GWC crew for the Trek wrap-up call show, give us a call at 214-296-9229 x701 and let us know what specifically you'd like to discuss! Star Trek, Anton Yelchin, Chris Pine, J.J. Abrams, John Cho, Leonard Nimoy, Simon Pegg, Zachary Quinto Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/05/02/gwc-podcast-164-star-trek-x-insurrection/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/05/02/gwc-podcast-164-star-trek-x-insurrection/#comments Sat, 02 May 2009 14:47:24 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=1607 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/05/02/gwc-podcast-164-star-trek-x-insurrection/feed/ 108:28 In our penultimate Trek movie arc podcast we leap into Nemesis and get ready for next week's Trek XI premiere! Highlights: we note the seeming ... In our penultimate Trek movie arc podcast we leap into Nemesis and get ready for next week's Trek XI premiere! Highlights: we note the seeming popularity of Betazoid weddings (and Picard's joy in attending one), enjoy Nemesis' disco-friendly patent leather villian suit, discuss the strategy of firing weapons while cloaked, hear Sean's description of Reman knives (he owns a couple), suggest there might be better tools for blood testing, recommend solid doors for villains wishing to hide their medical secrets, love the Scimitar's cool visual design, try to remember if we've ever heard about Romulan money, kid about the videogame-y re-mastered HD TOS Enterprise, talk Corbomite Maneuver (read: BS 'em all!) and Ron Howard's Trek-prolific brother, and look very, very forward to next week's premiere! Star Trek, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, Patrick Stewart Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/04/25/gwc-podcast-163-star-trek-ix-insurrection/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/04/25/gwc-podcast-163-star-trek-ix-insurrection/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:54:06 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=1575 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/04/25/gwc-podcast-163-star-trek-ix-insurrection/feed/ 131:09 Up this week: Insurrection! Highlights: we search our memories for non-crapbag Trek admirals (and speculate on how Starfleet's admiral training assures such uniform crapbagdom), hear ... Up this week: Insurrection! Highlights: we search our memories for non-crapbag Trek admirals (and speculate on how Starfleet's admiral training assures such uniform crapbagdom), hear Audra's boob report (featuring Anij's dunk in the lake, Crusher and Troi's discussion, and Data's mimic), wonder what else happened during Picard and Anij's time-stop date, note LeVar's awesomely-expressive eyes (and wonder why writers didn't direct the Enterprise to the Baku back in, say, TNG season three or so), wonder what secret messages might be encoded in @BrentSpiner's Tweets, discover the best way to shave, and detail Audra's argument with Mark Sheppard regarding Icheb's father's dick-ness. Star Trek, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, Patrick Stewart Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/04/18/gwc-podcast-162-star-trek-viii-first-contact/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/04/18/gwc-podcast-162-star-trek-viii-first-contact/#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:47:48 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=1564 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/04/18/gwc-podcast-162-star-trek-viii-first-contact/feed/ 126:47 We're in the end run of our Trek arc leading up to the new movie! Highlights: we note the fact that LeVar Burton seems to ... We're in the end run of our Trek arc leading up to the new movie! Highlights: we note the fact that LeVar Burton seems to get more buff as he ages, debate the hotness (and moistness) of the Borg Queen, discuss Picards newer, kinder way of jacking mercilessly with the timeline, wonder what happens when the Borg add the distinctiveness of lazy-asses to their own, suggest that maybe Lily should've landed a little more credit for actually building humanity's first warp ship, and call Sean's father for some midnight Trek advice. Star Trek, Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, Patrick Stewart Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/04/11/gwc-podcast-161-star-trek-vi-the-undiscovered-country/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/04/11/gwc-podcast-161-star-trek-vi-the-undiscovered-country/#comments Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:27:21 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=1561 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/04/11/gwc-podcast-161-star-trek-vi-the-undiscovered-country/feed/ 132:51 Up this week: The last TOS Trek film! Highlights: We discuss the TOS crew's hard-earned open-mindedness and Kirk's well-chosen words of diplomacy, note Valeris' magic ... Up this week: The last TOS Trek film! Highlights: We discuss the TOS crew's hard-earned open-mindedness and Kirk's well-chosen words of diplomacy, note Valeris' magic pole, wonder if Klingons really expect so little of their freighter captains, ponder the difficulty of getting old and accepting change, suggest that maybe Col. West's presentation might've carried more weight if it wasn't on a large pad, and generally get a huge kick out of the ultimate handoff from TOS -- traveling into the undiscovered country and playing such an important role in creating the TNG-forward universe. Star Trek, DeForest Kelley, Leonard Nimoy, Nicholas Meyer, William Shatner Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/04/04/gwc-podcast-160-star-trek-iv-the-voyage-home/ http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/04/04/gwc-podcast-160-star-trek-iv-the-voyage-home/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:32:18 +0000 Chuck http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/?p=1549 http://www.galacticwatercooler.com/2009/04/04/gwc-podcast-160-star-trek-iv-the-voyage-home/feed/ 134:14 Up this week: Trek IV! Highlights: We tackle the changing faces of Saavik, discuss the awesome Trek TOS relationships and how they play into this ... Up this week: Trek IV! Highlights: We tackle the changing faces of Saavik, discuss the awesome Trek TOS relationships and how they play into this time travel classic, guffaw at the crew's fast-and-free play with timelines (all the way back to Naked Time), wonder what happened to the second pizza Kirk ordered, enjoy the II-III-IV extended story arc, hear Chuck's explaination(s) for the whale barge and communications volleyball, question who else Bones might've cured while wandering the hospital, and get a big kick from the latest Audra report. Star Trek, DeForest Kelley, Leonard Nimoy, Nicholas Meyer, William Shatner Audra Heaslip, Chuck Cage, Sean O'Hara no No