Star Trek – End of Line

EOL Episode 7: Flush With Sporks

renger — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:04:55 +0000

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Okay, a warning before we start. This episode isn’t like our usual crazy light hearted fun that we have been kind of known for in our short run as your geek stop podcast. In this episode we delve into some heady bits on the topic of Man Vs. Machine and we think you will enjoy the opinions of our 3^rd chair, Mr. Damon Rose on these matters. However, as seen in the notes below, that doesn’t mean that we didn’t talk our usual brand of nonsense. We have plenty of that to spare throughout the entire show actually. We just wanted to point out that we really think the topic was cool to discuss and we’d love to have your feedback on our comments in this episode. Enjoy!

Abomination!

Moonbase Alpha, Eagles and Space 2099?

Want to know more about this 70’s classic? Check out the “Space 1999” wiki

Or, check out this YouTube clip from the first episode of the second season to see just how many shows have drawn water from the well of Moonbase Alpha

And, by some chance if you are a fan of the show, if you ever wanted to know what the fate of the crew was after the second season… this clip. that was screened for the show’s anniversary convention, will help explain the fates of many of the show’s characters and serves as closure for the series as a whole

Ranger notes, again, that the UK version of “Being Human” is far superior to the lame US Sci Fi Channel edition. Check it out on Netflix to see why he feels this way

Also, as a part of the “Space 1999” discussion and as a public service to all you Scrabble players, here is the definition of the term “Schlock”

Watch the only episode of the 5^th Trek series, season 4’s “Through A Mirror Darkly” , on Netflix to judge how Manny Kodo tried to save cannon from the hands of Braga and Berman

Hasbro and Universal break up, no “Monopoly:The Movie” for you!

Your 80’s memories reborn, Blue Lagoon Remake on the way

We have a follow up to last month’s Abomination, Short Circuit remake gets a writer

Oh, and here’s another, The Jetsons movie moves forward with new writers

Here’s a clip from the mentioned BBC 70’s show “The Magic Roundabout”

And here is another but this time it’s the video from the title track of “The Magic Roundabout” modern day movie

Spider Man, Spider Man, looks a lot like Bat Man

Catch the 1967 cartoon Spider Man on Netflix for a blast from your childhood past

Or, get funky with this opening title sequence from the 70’s CBS Spidey TV series

And if that didn’t scare you True Believers, then this clip from the CBS TV Series of “Logan’s Run” just might

CBS did get comics right though in the 80’s with the short lived “The Flash” TV series

In The Matrix, um.. Nexus

No one can tell you what the Matrix is, okay, maybe this page can

Learn the story before the movies with the rise of the machines from the “Animatrix The 2^nd Renaissance Part 1”

And the “Animatrix The 2^nd Renaissance Part “2

Watch the entire 10 segments of the “Animatrix” via Netflix

Don’t want to play the “Enter The Matrix” videogame twice to get both storylines? This link will show you the cut scenes from the game

And after the revolution, there was a Matrix Online MMORPG

Scientists getting closer to building brains, the artificial kind

Virtual versions of your friends and family could be like this scene from “Superman The Movie”

Would taking a ride via a Transporter reconstruct you or create your clone?

The term “Transporter Accident” is a catch all term

Watch “Dollhouse” on Netflix to see some concepts of virtual personalities and artificial memories from the mind of Joss Wheaton

Striving for perfection, or so Khan thought, during the Eugenics Wars

One day we hope to meet in Sto-Vo-kor

Robot Avatar Transmits Sight, Hearing and Touch To Humans

What if you could download new skills?

Scientists say that we are getting closer to matrix styled learning

Nom, Nom, Nom!

Beth sent in an iReport asking us to imagine what a drunk robot would sound like? No need when you can watch “Futurama” on Netflix

Also, for Beth’s other question about the metal ones, Scientists invent robot that eats and poops

And, this is especially after Damon’s story about her, we will try and keep this image of Tiny Tears alive in our thoughts

Remember that only Old Glory can give you the protection you need from robots

Where can you find a spork outside of KFC? Why at this link you will find the Star Trek Star Fleet Academy Spork from Think Geek

We asked you last month to find us the scarier breakfast foods on the market. While Sonic, Hardy’s and Carl’s Jr. have some of the worst stuff around… we still find McGriddles some of the most evil early morning fare on the menu today

Care to guess how many calories are in the Burger King Breakfast Burrito that the Rockstar mentioned?

But why not combine breakfast with dessert with the Jack In The Box Bacon Milkshake

Bacon Beer, its what’s for breakfast

Infinite bacon

Your homework for next time is to tell us the strangest places you have seen bacon used. For inspiration check out these 8 Essential Bacon Hacks

Lisa called in to the show to try and be the peacemaker between the Ranch Vs. Blue chees factions. We have been discussing this since Episode 3. While we wish her the best of luck with that, here is a link to the oyster Crackers and the Barbra’s Bakery goods she mentioned in her iReport

As promised by the Rockstar herself, here is the Wiki page describing what Ranch Dressing tastes like. We already know, boy howdy don’t we, what Ranger says it tastes like. So we’ll just skip any links to his recommendations for that shall we?

What’cha Been Consumin’?

Ranger recommends earlier seasons of FX’s “Archer” on Netflix

Check out this interview with the voice of Sterling Archer himself, John Benjamin

And if you like “Archer, check out Adam Reed’s earlier Adult Swim work with “Sealab 2021”

or pick up “Frisky Dingo” season 1

Relive 70s Saturday Tea Time all over again with the Big Finish Fourth Doctor Lost Stories Box Set

Rockstar recommends City of Dragons by Robin Hobb. This is the third in the series, so you should begin the trilogy with Dragon Keeper followed by Dragon Haven. For more in this universe, check out the Liveship Traders series, beginning with Ship of Magic.

“By your command” and buy the complete Battlestar Galactica Blu Ray set

Mr. Rose recommends “Perfect People” by Peter James

Nab Matt La’Blanc in the UK series “Episodes” on Blu Ray

Between The Covers

Homework Discussion: Neverwhere Redux and Altered Carbon

Ranger mentioned that “Neverwhere” reminded him of the 80’s CBS Series “Beauty and the Beast” with the city below the city. Try the show out on Netflix if you want to know more

Minds get backed up for Altered Carbon film

The Forgetting Pill Erases Painful Memories Forever | Wired Magazine | Wired.com

New Homework: John Hodgeman’s “Areas of my expertise” and “More Information Than you Require”

Quotes:

The opening quote features the first meeting of Neo and Trinity

The word! He said the word!

Dr. Pepper Ten, its not for women?

Second Python reference, Whatney’s Red Barrel

Tap your toes to the theme from “archer”

Contact Us

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Check out the AccessTalk Podcast which Damon cohosts.

Or you can use iBlink radio to leave us a comment via the iReport feature. Don’t have iBlink Radio? No worries. You can grab it for your iOS device or your Android device.

EOL Episode 2: I’m The Best at Space

renger — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:14:31 +0000

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Introduction

We begin by welcoming Buddy Brannan of the Budcast and various other notable things to the show as this month’s guest. Next, Ricky falls on the sword this month by agreeing to try Jolt Cola, inspired by a listener request from Byron Lee. If you want to learn more about Jolt, check out the Jolt web site.

Ranger Mentions that this month, he is fueled by Lunch With Elvis Coffee

Then, Buddy mentions Bawls Energy Drink.

Abomination

Our drink descriptions made a nice segue in to the abomination segment, and this month there was no shortage of material for us to discuss. Here’s what we talked about.

Blues Brothers, the TV Series?

Blues Brothers 25th Anniversary Widescreen Collector’s DVD”

Blues Brothers 2000 On DVD

Tango and Cash On DVD

Romancing The Stone The TV Series?

Romancing The Stone Special Edition DVD

In The Nexsus

We begin this segment by agreeing that everyone is pretty happy about space, including the Space Core who inexplicably joins us. Here’s what we talked about.

NASA Unveils a New Lunar Book for the Visually Impaired.

NASA Reveals New Images of Apollo Landing Sites

NASA Sells Space Food, Shuttle Tiles To Schools

We lament the fact that there is very little space food readily available, but you can at least get Astronaut Ice Cream From ThinkGeek

And why not pick up some Tang Orange Drink while you’re at it.

New Mexico Spaceport Nearly Ready For Business
Android Blasts In to Space To Help Robots

Million Dollar Space Pen Hoax

News .. In .. Space!

To Boldly Go, Ars on 45 Years of Trek

The Original Cast Took Mementos From the Set After The Show’s Cancelation

Star Trek and 47

New Star Trek TV Series Being Planned, Takes Place After Voyager

Coming in January 2012, HD Trek on Blu Ray

Memory Alpha Link About Hallmark Star Trek Ornaments

Very few EOL episodes are created without at least one Doctor Who reference. You can watch Doctor Who Series 1 On Netflix

At this point in the show, Star Wars fans will be pleased as we spend a great deal of time discussing the shows.

Star Wars Blu Ray ads

the Star Wars Blu Ray Adds Girly Screams?

George Lucas in 1988 on preserving films in a congressional discussion

Effects Creator Says George has The Right To update The Holy and the Unholy Trilogies Spielberg says

Upcoming ET Blu Ray not to have 2002 DVD changes

Fan created documentaries worth looking into

Blind Star Wars-mad brothers create Stormtrooper uniforms by touch

Players decide how SWG ends

20 Star Wars Cakes

The place for Star Wars news

Watch Either Version of Blade Runner On Netflix

Buy Batman Begins on Blu Ray

Buy The Dark Knight On Blu Ray

Duy Star Wars The Complete Saga On Blu Ray

Join The Empire, Become One Of The 501st

Watch Kevin Rubio’s “Troops”

Fan Edits Live At The Original Trilogy.com

The Place For Star Wars News, The Force.net

Noms

Domino’s Plans Pizza On the Moon

Corn Dog Casserole

Via @nprnews: Yes, It’s True: Ben & Jerry’s Introduces ‘Schweddy Balls’ Ice Cream Flavor

This month’s noms homework assignment is to try the Tripple Double Oreo

During a discussion prompted by an email from Kim Friedman, Buddy horrifies us all with descriptions of several artery-clogging burgers such as the Body Bag From Steel City

Not to be outdone, Joe discusses his experience with the Ultimate Breakfast Burrito at Sonic Drive In.

Also, be sure to check out this month’s Blizard of the Month at the DQ Blizard Fan Club Page.

Music

Concert in the Dark: Music in ‘outer space’ – CNNGo.com

What’cha been consumin’?

Ranger
Stargate universe On Netflix

Peggle on iPad

19 returning Sci Fi Shows This Fall

263 Fall TV Premieres

Rockstar
Buy The Big Bang Theory Season One On DVD

Buy Dream Theater A Dramatic Turn Of Events

The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

None of us have seen the movie, but you can BuyThe Time Traveler’s Wife On DVD

Buddy
Decoder Ring Theater

A Different Point Of View

Dragon Riders of Pern: Ann McCaffrey
Buy Dragon Flight, first in the series, on Audible

Buy TheFiresign Theater Box Of Danger Set

Reading Roundabout

(via @ABC)” Romance Writers Seduce Women Into Unsafe Sex and Infidelity, Says British Health Journal – ABC News

We discuss our thoughts on the first book in Stephen King’s Dark Tower series. You can get The Gunslinger, narrated by George Guidall if you haven’t yet read it.
During the discussion, Buddy mentions King’s Dreamcatcher. You can buy Dreamcatcher on Audible.

In the next episode, we’ll be discussing book 2 in the Dark Tower series. You can Buy The Drawing of the Three on Audible

Quotes

We made reference to a number of quotes and sound clips throughout the episode. Here they are.

Ralph Wiggum: It Tastes Like Burning!

Stay on target

Star Trek Enterprising Young Men on Guitar

Stargate Universe End Credits

Space Core Remix

Contact us

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Follow the EOLShow official Twitter feed
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EOL Episode 1: The Ground Rules

renger — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:00:15 +0000

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Hello and welcome to “End of Line”, or what we lovingly call EOL. We invite you to listen to our podcast and read along with these notes to learn more about the things we talk about on the show. Remember, a big part of what we do on each show comes from what we see online. That means you, the person reading this right now!, can have your say in what we talk about, eat, read or generally waste time with, all in the name of podcasting.
You have a plethora of ways to reach us…
send us an email.
Follow the EOLShow official Twitter feed
Ranger’s Twitter feed
The Rockstar’s Tweets
Or you can use iBlink Radio to leave us a comment via the iReport feature. Don’t have iBlink Radio? No worries. You can grab it for your Apple iOS device or your Android device.

Introduction

We start the show with a quote from “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” You can Buy the excellent John Williams “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack from Amazon. As with any products you find in our show notes, purchasing through the links we provide will help support our sponsors.

We then jump in to the show by talking about what we’re going to talk about, because we enjoy being circular like that. During that discussion, we mention the Hudsucker Proxy and comment on the excellent soundtrack, which is available for purchase.

Other movies we mentioned during this segment were:

“The Razor’s Edge”
“Robocop”
“Akira”

Behold! The power of food!

Homework: yes,, there’s homework! We want to hear your thoughts on the Denny’s Maple Bacon Sundae. Send us a recording of you and your friends trying it or give us a report on what happened after you tragically lost a friend who tried it.

Chocolate covered banana chips
Dairy Queen’s Blizzard flavor of the month Nutter Butter
Find the Turkey and Gravy soda at jones Sodas
McDonald’s Menu Items From Around The World —
How to Make Pizza Casserole
Which dish should you order at a specific restaurant? Nosh uses social food photos and reviews to help you decide
Large forks, found in a study, to make us eat less