http://www.galacticawatercooler.com Each week we discuss the happenings and storyline of Battlestar Galactica in a multi-host talk-radio-style format. This podcast is spoiler-free, though we do discuss information from all current broadcast episodes. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:48:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 # If like me you get a big kick out of the music NBC's selected to spice up the kick-ass show Chuck, you've probably looked around for a soundtrack. The bad news: there isn't one, and there isn't likely to be one any time soon. The good news: NBC (and some ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/10/09/my-homemade-chuck-soundtrack/ Anime can be a tough nut to crack. Tightly clung to favorites are defended to a degree that can make newcomers both confused and more than a little turned off by the level of zest fanatics of a particular series will engage newbie's with. Harsh criticism is also abundant and ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/10/06/applesed-ex-machina/ This week we enjoy the Sarah Connor Chronicles pilot episode. Highlights: we love the new Summer Glau model, get a kick out of the show's excellent casting, agree that naked Cameron kickin' ass is so hot that it's not even cancelled out by standing naked by one's naked mom, wonder ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/10/04/gwc-podcast-120/ Since the launch of GWC's Geek Deathmatch forum we've seen some crazycool matchups. And with voting coming to a close on some, I thought I'd share some results. First up we have a group of sci-fi classics: Unicron > Galactus Twiki > Muffit LeeLoo > River Viper > X-Wing Starscream > Cobra Commander Kaylee Frye > Chewbacca ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/10/02/geek-deathmatch-winners-and-post-game-analysis/ The votes are in, and Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash has won the day...erm, month. So put down the remote, step away from the computer and pickup your copy of Snow Crash. You can join in the conversation here in the GWC Forum. We'd like to thank all the voters for ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/10/01/gwc-book-club-october/ If you haven't checked out T3 yet, go for it. We did and had a great time! Highlights: we notice the new "Terminatrix's" fortuitous arrival in a clothing store, comment on the Terminators' excellent vehicle choices, enjoy seeing The T-101's great, great, great, great, great grandtank (Johnny T1), note the ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/09/27/gwc-podcast-119/ It's T2 time! Highlights: We wonder what the hell Dyson's wife must be thinking when geared-up Linda Hamilton invades her home, note the flick's updated budget (and hence visual effects), review the differences between the "special edition" and standard versions of Terminator 2 (read: 16 minutes of licking), suggest that ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/09/20/gwc-podcast-118/ John Connor: You just can't go around killing people. The Terminator: Why? John Connor: What do you mean why? 'Cause you can't. The Terminator: Why? John Connor: Because you just can't, OK? Trust me on this. Join the GWC crüe in re-watching the modern classic Terminator 2 and join the discussion in the forums here. Also, ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/09/18/terminator-re-watch-t2/ The Terminator arc is happening, and it's going quite well. Having not seen T1 in a long time, I was still prepared to enjoy the hell out of it -- even if its ancient effects would distract. (20 is like 200 in VFX years.) But it turns out that the ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/09/15/uncomfortable-places-comforting-flicks/ We dive into the Terminator universe this week, starting with T1. Highlights: we discuss the rise of Skynet, note the differences between Skynet's AI and that of the Cylons and The Matrix, notice the Governass and (heinously visible in the DVD on the big screen) Schlonginator, love how this 20+ ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/09/13/gwc-podcast-117/ As Watchmen nears release -- and Heroes/Villains approaches its season debut -- I've heard a lot of stink about the later ripping off the former. Sure, they're both studies in the reasons for and results of vigilanteism. But they approach the topic from opposite directions. Where all the Watchmen (save ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/09/11/heroes-watchmen/ According to Engadget's live coverage of Apple's "Let's Rock" event today, NBC and iTunes have ended their feud and are now making with the TV again. In HD to boot. A quick check shows that as of right now there's still no BSG in the iTunes store, so I'm guessing ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/09/09/nbc-itunes-bff-for-now/ I was leafing through the latest gossip and rags at lunch and came across some good news – Harold Ramis is working on Ghost Busters 3. It’s hard to believe that after close to twenty years since we’ve seen the last installment that we would get another chance to visit ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/09/08/im-excited-about-this-plan/ We wrap up our month-long Matrix arc with a discussion of the Animatrix and the tiny Matrix EU. Highlights: we explore the dark nature of the Animatrix, discuss humanity's culpability in starting the war with AI, ponder the results of man "playing God," question whether man learns primarily through pain ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/09/06/gwc-podcast-116/ "In the beginning, there was man. And for a time, it was good. But humanity's so-called civil societies soon fell victim to vanity and corruption. Then man made the machine in his own likeness. Thus did man become the architect of his own demise" We've finally reached the end of the ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/09/04/846/ Up this week: Matrix Revolutions. Highlights: we get down on the concept of man and machine living together, considering Neo as Christ figure (complete with choir), talk religion vs. spirituality, discuss programmatic "limitations" (like Lionel Ritchie in the coat room) and what makes them important, note the tremendous bravery of ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/08/31/gwc-podcast-115/ It's often difficult to be a Science Fiction fan. We must endure much. The disdain of our fellow man for our geekness and the outright fury of our own geekly kind for holding contrary views to their contrary views - oh yes it is quite a complicated existence. As rabid fans ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/08/26/give-the-earth-a-chance/ "Why, Mr. Anderson? Why do you do it? Why get up? Why keep fighting? Do you believe you're fighting for something? For more than your survival? Can you tell me what it is? Do you even know? Is it freedom? Or truth? Perhaps peace? Yes? No? Could it be for ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/08/26/matrix-trilogy-re-watch-revolutions/ The GWC crew spends some time this week with Matrix Reloaded. Highlights: we discuss Matrix diversity and the struggle against conformity, marvel at how love, spirituality, and sexuality blend into one amazing life-affirming rave (and why, therefore, humanity is worth more than a good steak), ponder the architect's very important ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/08/23/gwc-podcast-114/ I'm a prequel hater. No, not those prequels or even prequels in general, but rather the fact that for years "prequel" has been the buzzword that's grabbed hold of seemingly every major franchise in existence and twisted it to ask "what came before?" Sometimes it's great to know what came before. ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/08/22/prequels-reboots-atlantis-universe-and-galactica/ I heard a great deal about Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog in the last few weeks and it came heavily recommended from people I respect so I decided to check it out. After about 10 minutes in I couldn’t watch anymore, I turned it off it was – horrible. I wondered ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/08/22/dr-horrible-and-me/ Time to dive into the Matrix with the GWC crew! Highlights: we take a few last-minute Star Wars calls, discuss the "reality" of the Matrix, learn that Chuck (and a caller) would totally throw humanity under the bus for a good steak, marvel at Matrix cookies that crisp instantly without ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/08/16/gwc-podcast-113/ Please join the the GWC community in the Book Club select for August, Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn here http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/08/13/gwc-book-club-heir-to-the-empire/ "You take the blue pill - the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill - you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes." Time to dust off your DVD and get ready for ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/08/11/matrix-trilogy-rewatch/ Wrapping up our Star Wars podcast arc, we squeeze in one last podcast solely to address listener calls. Highlights: we check in with GWCers who attended ComiCon, listen to DawnAZ's "high maintenance" Leia howler, talk Star Wars toys one last time, wonder about SW droid religions, marvel at the uncool ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/08/09/gwc-podcast-112/ With this week's feature, Return of the Jedi, we near the end of our GWC Star Wars podcast arc. Highlights: we marvel at Leia's distinct memory of her mother's beauty during the two minutes they both lived, questioned the Jedi "from some point of view" approach to truth, skeeved out ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/08/02/gwc-podcast-111/ This week's Star Wars arc feature: Empire. Highlights: We share additional "original" Star Wars experiences with callers, discuss stories without beginnings or endings, again talk "vintage" toys, wonder how bad tauntauns must smell (considering Han could still smell 'em in the cold), analyze Han's decision to follow Leia (and what ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/07/26/gwc-podcast-110/ It's time for the Star Wars that started it all: Episode IV, A New Hope. Highlights: we discuss the female fascination with the man in black, argue the meaning of "high maintenance," notice (yet again) that Leia is smokin' hot, talk droid knowledge and their interaction with Vader in the ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/07/20/gwc-podcast-109/ This week we check out Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Highlights: we rejoice in the magic moment when Vader dons his helmet (and bag on his NOOOOOOOOOOOOO reaction a bit), comment on Padme's womb of holding, note that Aunt Beru is actually quite hot, hear Audra's Ep. ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/07/12/gwc-podcast-108/ In our second Star Wars arc podcast we take on Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Highlights: we debate the wrongness of Anakin's Tusken slaughter, question Qui-Gon's/Obi-Wan's parenting skills, wonder why the Republic allows "temporary replacement senators," discuss the downsides of Sith apprenticeship, hunt for female Jedi, and again marvel ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/07/07/gwc-podcast-107/ During the hiatus we're delving into some other stories, and this week marks the beginning of our Star Wars podcast arc -- and our re-watch of Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Highlights: we discuss what the Trade Federation is, why Naboo is remotely important (and why you should care), see midi-chlorians as Star ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/06/29/gwc-podcast-106/ We spend this 'cast taking listener calls, wrapping up Revelations -- with our usual diversions. Highlights: we discuss the ramifications of three's "four cylons" in the fleet comment, talk "harbinger" definitions (and Starbuck's role as such), discover that we weren't alone in looking for the famous lady of liberty ("You blew it up! Damn you all ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/06/21/gwc-podcast-105/ Jane Espenson, best known for her work on Buffy, Firefly and Angel has taken a producing and writing role in the fourth and final season of Battlestar Galactica. In a recent interview with TV Squad she shared her thoughts and feelings on the last episode: "When we screened this episode at ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/06/19/jane-espenson-tells-all-well-not-really/ We witness the end of 2008 BSG. Highlights: we discuss Earth, draw some comparisons to the multiple-cycle nature of the Matrix, talk about Adama's breakdown, love Lee's take-charge decision making, wonder who's really President, speculate on the final cylon, and look really hard for the Statue of Liberty on the ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/06/14/gwc-podcast-104/ It's Friday night during Galactica season, which means new BSG and frak parties galore. Regardless of how you're planning to watch, be sure to choose the correct frak party for your viewing time zone to avoid spoilers: Here's the party for those of you watching via SciFi's "streaming preview." Here's the ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/06/13/its-galactica-time-your-party-guide-to-revelations/ The week we take on the penultimate BSG 4.0 episode. Highlights: we discuss Baltar's "confession" (and really detailed wound), debate how having a cylon wife might affect marriage vows (and subsequent verbal contracts), laud the restraint of cylon flight suit fashion designers, note Roslin's slow and thorough walk to ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/06/08/gwc-podcast-103/ It's Friday night during Galactica season, which means new BSG and frak parties galore. Regardless of how you're planning to watch, be sure to choose the correct frak party for your viewing time zone to avoid spoilers: Here's the party for those of you watching via SciFi's "streaming preview." Here's ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/06/06/its-galactica-time-your-party-guide-to-the-hub/ I really apologize for taking so long to post this to the blog -- it's been in the forums for some time. GWCer Glimfeather put this wonderful video together in celebration of GWC Podcast #100 -- and it's warmed the hearts of everyone in the community.Thanks so much, Glim, for ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/06/03/glimfeather-tribute-video/ Here's the new weekly presidential approval poll. Remember -- even if you voted last week, you'll want to vote again on this poll as this is a weekly feature and the results will vary from week to week. Let your opinion be heard (for free)! Remember: This approval poll applies to ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/06/02/bsg-weekly-presidential-approval-poll-june-5-2008-sine-qua-non/ We jump right into this week's incredibly BSG episode. Highlights: we compare Romo's cat to Wilson, express our joy over Jake's triumphant return, discuss Tigh's eye-moting, note Mark Sheppard's difficult and successful performance, see even more evidence that colonials are beginning to see cylons as people, comment on Lee's Fabio ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/05/31/gwc-podcast-102/ 10. A centurion tries to shoot the guy next to you 9. Dee blows you off for a buffer model 8. You're alone in a bathroom with Baltar and a chick with a pipe 7. You're standing next to Admiral Cain 6. Caprica Six slips you the tongue 5. Jamie Bamber's wife is performing your ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/05/28/top-10-ways-you-know-youre-about-to-die-in-bsg/ In this first week off during season four, we take the opportunity to respond to a ton of listener calls. Highlights: we wish we had a doctor like Doc Cottle, learn that Chuck's middle-school librarian was incredibly cool, wonder why there aren't more colonial injuries considering the state of war ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/05/24/gwc-podcast-101/ If you're new to GWC, you might want to start with one of the older podcasts as this special 'cast -- recorded live with numerous calls from listeners and members of the GWC community -- celebrates our momentous 100th podcast. Highlights: a quick congratulations call from everyone's favorite final-fiver Michael ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/05/19/gwc-podcast-100/ Do you remember what you were doing on September 20th, 2006? I do. I was fighting with a crappy old laptop trying to put out the first episode of Galactica Watercooler. Now almost a year and a half -- and 144 hours 22 minutes and 25 seconds sitting in front ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/05/16/party-with-the-gwc-crew/ To commemorate our 100th GWC podcast, we're going live -- bringing GWC Podcast #100 to you in real time via TalkShoe.com at noon central time tomorrow, Saturday May 17th, 2008. Why? Because we feel like the GWC community is largely responsible for the podcast growing from a couple of people ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/05/16/gwc-100-live/ It's Friday night during Galactica season, which means new BSG and frak parties galore. Regardless of how you're planning to watch, be sure to choose the correct frak party for your viewing time zone to avoid spoilers: Here's the party for those of you watching via SciFi's "streaming preview." Here's the party ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/05/16/its-galactica-time-your-party-guide-5/ Just in time for tonight's episode, here's the latest crop of truly awesome BSG theories sent in by GWCers: Hera and Chief's kid will be "Adam & Eve" on Earth. They will be the only survivors of the trek to Earth -- since Starbuck will bring death. [Daleed77] The rag-tag fleet finally ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/05/16/bsg-theory-roundup-5/ Highlights: We question just whose death Kara is the harbinger of, kid about the large cylon-to-human ratio of people in the raptor visiting the basestar, wonder how the episode's Six-on-Six action worked in filming, note the continuation of vocal GWCers names showing up in BSG -- Pike, now Emily -- ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/05/10/gwc-podcast-99/ It's Friday night during Galactica season, which means new BSG and frak parties galore. Regardless of how you're planning to watch, be sure to choose the correct frak party for your viewing time zone to avoid spoilers: Here's the party for those of you watching via SciFi's "streaming preview." Here's the party ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/05/09/its-galactica-time-your-party-guide-4/ Just in time for tonight's episode, here's the latest crop of truly awesome BSG theories sent in by GWCers: Is Chief headed back to Boomer? First, they showed us that Boomer isn't just inclined to seduce humans, she can go after other cylons as well. Now with Tyrol being a cylon ... http://www.galacticawatercooler.com/2008/05/09/bsg-theory-roundup-4/