Comments on: Jack Mangan’s Deadpan #93: The Archaeologist’s Mystery

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:54:58 +0000

Firsties!

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:59:04 +0000

You shall have some Jack on your little iPod.

You shall have some Jack when the deadpan comes in.

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:59:58 +0000

apologies to my ancestors

By: Ed from Texas

Ed from Texas — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:34:52 +0000

And all is right with the world for one more day….

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:22:49 +0000

I plead the 5th … comment that is.

By: Trucker Overdrive

Trucker Overdrive — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:35:25 +0000

Hey Amy welcome to now!!! EST is cool!

By: Dubshack

Dubshack — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:14:34 +0000

Scifiwire reads “Christina Ricci is Real Doll.”

How many ways are we supposed to take that.

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:37:15 +0000

Morning Pan!

Guess what! It’s snowing!!!

By: EssBee

EssBee — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:43:20 +0000

Morning Pan!

By: ditto

ditto — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:38:05 +0000

10!

By: ditto

ditto — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:40:52 +0000

boob sound!

By: Dubshack

Dubshack — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:56:28 +0000

Oh come on. The Chipmunk Adventure wasn’t THAT bad of an idea.

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:58:46 +0000

Ah were are back in full form today. Ditto stole the joke I was going to make. LOL

By: ditto

ditto — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:05:21 +0000

Zooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooom!

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:32:56 +0000

Went out to shovel the walk The deer were obviously playing in the front yard again. Left footprints and little presents everywhere.

(on a different note: I refuse to be funny until it warms up around here)

By: ditto

ditto — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:38:45 +0000

boob beep!

By: ditto

ditto — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:50:43 +0000

So, does anyone else feel WI has been a bit “who can we slam next?” lately?

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:55:50 +0000

I’m two weeks behind on all my casts so I don’t know what has been said lately, Ditto

By: ditto

ditto — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:58:06 +0000

Maybe I’m just in a bad mood

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:00:55 +0000

I haven’t heard the latest EP. And I’ve been to busy to attend any recording sessions lately. So beats me.

By: Dubshack

Dubshack — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:03:13 +0000

It’s not just you Ditto. I’ve got a lot of show to write and record tonight but I’ll be addressing it a bit on FPR tonight.

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:05:14 +0000

Due to time constraints … WI is one of the podcasts I have had to put back in stasis.
I think I have listened to 2 of them since January. :/

Care to list who has been receiving the slamage …

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:06:44 +0000

I find WI hit and miss for me. Sometimes they get into drunken rants that don’t work for me.

It’s not always fun to laugh at the funny drunks.

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:07:32 +0000

Oh, hi Dub.
Somewhere around here I have an e-mail I started with input from your last show … or was it 2 shows ago.
crap, I can’t remember. Let’s see if I can find it.
hmmmmm

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:10:18 +0000

Why don’t I remember any of these games?

http://mightygodking.com/index.php/2008/04/21/fun-from-yesterday/

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:11:35 +0000

Ah, found the e-mail … now I can’t find Dubs e-mail address.

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:14:00 +0000

Also, why didn’t they have something like this when I was a kid?

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=UND10130&mode=retail&picture=out

By: ditto

ditto — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:15:16 +0000

lol. I remember a bunch of those games. It’s just that the title was changed.

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:22:04 +0000

Well, time for my Thursday vacuuming.

Later

By: Ed from Texas

Ed from Texas — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:22:44 +0000

When WI is a bunch of geeks chatting about geekiness, it’s a lot of fun.

When it’s a drunken rampage that gets into tirades of politics, religion, scatolgoy, and really crude sexual “humor” - then it pretty well sucks.

Mennenga is not usually a happy drunk, I’m afraid.

By: Trucker Overdrive

Trucker Overdrive — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:22:51 +0000

I hope it’s not my podtaint talking. I can’t help but think that your choose your own adventure episode was in reference to my podcast. If it was I’m truly touched. If it wasn’t that was really cool and you’ll be hearing from my lawyer!

Jack Mangan is not your rolling wheels he is the mother fucking “DEAD PAN” way.

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:27:02 +0000

lol
… oh, man, twizzlers!

By: ditto

ditto — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:30:32 +0000

CYO greasy nipple

By: jackmangan

jackmangan — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:37:34 +0000

I’m curious about the WI slammage too. (I haven’t heard WI in ages. . . no offense, guys. . . )

But hey, have you noticed that the World Fantasy Podcast has been doing some interesting stuff lately? http://worldfantasy2008.libsyn.com/

By: Jeremy from Seattle

Jeremy from Seattle — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:50:24 +0000

Shit, I haven’t heard WI since episode 2 of the new incarnation.

Deadpan is pretty much the only non musical non news Podcast I listen to.

I keep meaning to listen to Slice but never do.

Mid-Morning, Pan.

By: jackmangan

jackmangan — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:32:37 +0000

And I must brag about my first round picks! 7 of 8 correct! And I even did pretty well with the number of games!

Canadiens-Bruins. Les Habs in 7. (Habs won in 7)
Penguins-Senators. Pens in 5. (Pens won in 4)
Capitals-Flyers. Flyers in 7. (Flyers won in 7)
Devils-Rangers. Rangers in 5. (Rangers won in 5. grrr)

Red Wings-Predators. Wings in 5. (Wings won in 6)
Sharks-Flames. Sharks in 6. (Sharks won in 7)
Wild-Avalanche. Avalanche in 6. (Avalanche won in 6)
Ducks-Stars. Ducks in 7. (Stars won in 6)

OK, I’m done. I’ll post 2nd round picks later.

By: ditto

ditto — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:29:09 +0000

Yep. You were awesome in your picks.

All hail the mighty Mangan!

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:29:12 +0000

Well those fake game covers make me pine for a world that was never was.

By: ditto

ditto — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:31:35 +0000

As for WI, it’s more a general impression that I get. The humor isn’t quite as light-hearted as it used to be; too many drunken rants; open mocking of certain people; and too much one-up-man-ship-cuz-I’m-better-than-you. The latest exchange between Tim and Brian was a perfect example.

By: Scott from Kalamazoo

Scott from Kalamazoo — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:40:48 +0000

Same here with WI. The past couple episodes just weren’t that funny and this last one was almost uncomfortable. I thought Tim and Brian were going to go at it. This week really soured me on the podcast. But I’ll keep it in my queue as I’ve trimmed a few other podcasts so I have room for it. But if it keeps going down hill like this I may give up on it.

By: Scott from Kalamazoo

Scott from Kalamazoo — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:41:58 +0000

Go Wings!!

I changed my background at work to Ozzy vs. Roy fight to get in the mood. Too bad Roy isn’t still there, my wife liked to poke pins in the Patrick Roy voodoo doll.

By: ditto

ditto — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:42:50 +0000

I agree, Scott. But, I also know that the “humor” does appeal to some people:
http://www.winginit3d.com/2008/04/23/wingin-it-3d-035/#comment-3769

By: Jeremy from Seattle

Jeremy from Seattle — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:50:51 +0000

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=72e_1208694365

By: ditto

ditto — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:53:49 +0000

Awesome, JfS! lol

By: Scott from Kalamazoo

Scott from Kalamazoo — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:04:06 +0000

So my 5+ yr old Creative Zen MP3 player looks to finally be giving up the ghost. So I’m looking for a replacement.

I’m looking at the Zune 80gb which got the editors choice at PCMagazine. Any experience with this Zune?

And no recommendations for an Ipod. I hate Itunes and will not use an Ipod.

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:13:59 +0000

Well I think Jack’s annoyance at CYOAs went way over my head. They don’t seem any more unfair than playing Dragon’s Lair or the text adventures on computers in the early 80’s.

Yeah I’m probably missing the point.

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:33:26 +0000

The world seems to be heading to media players rather than just music, so you are probably better off getting the Zune if you dislike itunes enough.

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:34:33 +0000

I agree with Ed. Wingin It has been pretty much hit or miss lately. What do I miss? I miss the pinnicle of fan contribution in the voice mail shows like this superior example.

http://www.michaelandevo.com/podpress_trac/web/725/0/MichaelEvoWinginIt_Show060_VMailShow.mp3

Wingin It is best when it’s light hearted and funny. The long winded bitchfest, even if it is in the right, gets pretty tiring the tenth time you hear it. That’s not to say the team is lacking when it comes to comical insight. I’ve never laughed harder than at the last Farpoint Fest with Brian making jokes in the car. What it’s failing to do, in my opinion, is to inspire creative people to submit funny grade-A material. Big and Tasty hasn’t replaced the likes of Karen from Kalifornia, Alvie, Jeremy or Phillip from Australia, not by a long shot. I’m said to say that Joe really was the one who brought the love of all things geeky to the series.

On the plus side, I have really been liking Slice lately. Especially if Crazy Joe is on. He adds the much need eliment of silly but smart humour.

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:41:41 +0000

Oh and Go Wings!

By: Dubshack

Dubshack — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:47:12 +0000

I dunno. We’ve all ready been through the pod-taint thing and even if Jack didn’t mean it for those guys, it certainly applies. There have been plenty of private conversations that fit the bill. The only thing I really have to point out is that even in the end when they claimed “It was all the alcohol,” during that whole blowup between Brian and Tim Brian admitted he was only drinking ice tea. So I dunno how stupid they want to believe we are thinking that what happened there isn’t any reflection on whats really happening behind the scenes. But we’re not behind the scenes so what does it matter. I wouldn’t blame anyone for not wanting to tune in to that show anymore.

It’s actually given me second thoughts about bringing FPR back. I really don’t know if I want to be associated with these people any more if they’re going to constantly act like that. It’s like Jack says, this is fun time for us, and when it ceases being fun its time to move on to something that is.

By: Dubshack

Dubshack — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:50:24 +0000

And personally I thought the best of WI was that summer when Evo was away and it was Jack and Mike running the show. And then Evo came back and Jeremy from Seattle and Andrea started sending in content. That whole period there was right at the top.

By: ditto

ditto — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:55:06 +0000

Applause all around.

And on to lighter topics…

BOOBS!

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:02:02 +0000

I guess I need to listen to the latest episode. Brian and Tim have always be gracious when I’ve attended, and there is no denying there vast wealth of literary knowledge. Mike and Lorrie are some of nicest people you would happen to meet. Same goes for Evo and Sheila. I haven’t been privey to their private lives lately, but it’s possible that their current life situations could be making them cranky and WI is becoming their place to vent. I’ve seen that happen a couple of times. But they are people after all.

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:05:20 +0000

I guess I should take my own advice and keep things light hearted. LOL

Time to grease up some nipples.

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:10:51 +0000

Jack as Evo 2.0 was hilarious! But that time just before Serenity came out in theaters, pure magic. Evo’s “Well, Wash dies!” joke is one I will never forget. Plus I miss the cheesy theme music, “What are they doing in all those Pods!”

By: ditto

ditto — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:24:04 +0000

2005-2006 does seem to have been the golden age of podcasting

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:27:58 +0000

Seems that way to me too ditto.

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:36:10 +0000

… take note Jack … April 24th, 2008 at 12:24 pm, ditto has independently 2nd my emotion.

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:36:54 +0000

Rhett gave it a third

Hmmmm does that make us in “a chord”

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:40:27 +0000

Four more and we be a 7th!

By: EssBee

EssBee — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:46:33 +0000

Hi Boys, (and TEB if you’re still there).

Boobs.

By: EssBee

EssBee — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:49:00 +0000

I agree with you guys on WI - I’ve pissed off my share of folks there with comments on the site. I am a big admirer of Mike and Summer, and think Brian is a kind person.

By: EssBee

EssBee — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:50:00 +0000

And, JOe, I’ll fourth that motion.

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:52:15 +0000

I’m back from errands.

Thanks for the plug, Jack!

Last week, my daughter got two snakes who promptly escaped. Never one to give up, she got another one. I wonder how many I’m going to have in my walls before she gives up…

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:58:16 +0000

So would I be boo(b)ed if I said Go Stars!?

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:58:39 +0000

J0e, can I be a fifth?

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:59:56 +0000

If the three Wingin It incarnations where comedians:

Dragon Page Wingin It would be Steven Wright

Michael and Evo’s Wingin It would be Dave Chappelle

and

Wingin It 3d would be David Spade.

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:01:41 +0000

If I knew I where going to be boo(b)ed I’d say go Stars. LOL

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:04:21 +0000

Rhettro,

By: jackmangan

jackmangan — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:08:57 +0000

If you got the notion, I sixth that emoticon?

I have great memories of those Saturdays at the studio, recording Wingin’ It! I wish the WI guys the best, and it seems like they’ve got a bunch of new listeners, as well as faithful longtimers like Thomas and ComputerKing, so their formula is working, on some level. I can’t criticize, because I haven’t listened in a loooonnng time.

Is TEB gonna get boobed? I think I might actually pick the Stars to beat the Sharks. Still on the fence. The Sharks are ridiculously talented, but not very tough.

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:10:05 +0000

Go Stars!

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:12:41 +0000

Well, Jack, being female, I think I’m already boobed.

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:17:18 +0000

And, in the female vein… Mike Modano is really cute

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:17:26 +0000

Well there is such a thing as being flat chested.

David Spade?

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:27:16 +0000

Yes, David Spade is flat chested

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:33:26 +0000

Yep, David Spade. Very funny at times, sometimes his satire is a little to biting for some.

I’m listening to the current Wingin It VM show and I have to say, it’s pretty funny so far. The caller that has called in with the Fargo accent has raised the bar.

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:24:32 +0000

If the Stars jump the Sharks … does that mean that the Hockey season is all down hill from there?

By: EssBee

EssBee — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:31:17 +0000

JOe: BOO(b) and LOL

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:34:36 +0000

J0e, no I want the Stars to jump the Sharks and win:mrgreen:

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:35:05 +0000

Ack, Ack!!! try that again

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:35:29 +0000

That’s better

By: Dubshack

Dubshack — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:48:02 +0000

I’d say thats not entirely fair Rhett. David Spade has at least done a FEW funny movies.

I’d say it’s more like Dennis Miller. Used to be hilarious as all hell, but now he’s mostly forgotten and the people that do know him hate his ass because he’s a Republican and does serious talk radio.

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:59:53 +0000

You need a big laser gun to pull it off TEB.

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:02:38 +0000

I meant David Spade for his stand up material not his movies. LOL Sometimes David Spade is very funny, other times not, just like WI3d.

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:08:04 +0000

Well, time for dinner. Maybe do some shoe shopping

By: jackmangan

jackmangan — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:15:17 +0000

OK - my 2nd round picks.

Stars over Sharks in 7.
Wings over Avalanche in 5.

Pens over Rangers in 6.
Canadiens over Flyers in 6.

I love that boob has become a verb.

By: jackmangan

jackmangan — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:19:03 +0000

and:
http://www.3hive.com/junkdrawer/2005/05/bill_murray_sta.php

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:24:15 +0000

Truly the time is right for boob to get verb status.

By: Dubshack

Dubshack — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:30:57 +0000

Spade has standup? Whoa.

By: Scott from Kalamazoo

Scott from Kalamazoo — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:31:12 +0000

Stars over Sharks in 7.
Wings over Avalanche in 6.

Rangers over Pens in 5.
Canadiens over Flyers in 6.

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:33:45 +0000

Dub.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM0gFWlWCys

By: EssBee

EssBee — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:01:46 +0000

I boob you guys, I really do.

By: EssBee

EssBee — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:23:31 +0000

Well, Pan, I will be out of pocket for 3 or 4 days. My partner’s grandpa died, so we’re headed to Southwestern Colorado for the funeral early tomorrow.

I’ll miss the fun!

By: Ed from Texas

Ed from Texas — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:33:10 +0000

Wee, doggie! I finally got to listen to this week’s WI this afternoon. I don’t know how much more of that I can take.

Somebody make sure those guys get a decent meal before they start drinking and recording!

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:40:44 +0000

Sorry to hear about that EseBee. Be careful on your journey, sat hi to the Alvie and Addie show if you see ‘em!

By: Dubshack

Dubshack — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:38:59 +0000

Farpoint Recap #8 is uploading now. I’ve added a disclaimer that this is by far the most annoying podcast I have ever put together. *lol*

By: Dubshack

Dubshack — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:57:24 +0000

Ok, FPR 8 is online. God save us all. *lol*

By: The Smarty Hotties®

The Smarty Hotties® — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:42:23 +0000

hi new pan!

just running over the days comments…

Re boobs:
I love boobs, especially my own. Boobs should be a verb

in fact let me start this all over again…

By: The Smarty Hotties®

The Smarty Hotties® — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:53:39 +0000

Hi new pan!

just boobing over the days comments…

Re boobs:
I love boobs, especially my own. Boobs IS a verb.
Actually yesterday when Hugh was minding his manners in front of his mommy he called me a boob instead of a bitch like he really wanted to I was being a good bitch not a bad bitch, but a bitch none the less

Re wingin it
Haven’t listened since it changed to 3d. For me the best time was when they had the balance of personalities. There were some amazing moments of comedy gold between Mike, Evo, Joe and Jack.

EssBee - sorry for your loss, hope the journey there is free of problems and you take care of yourself, and your partner

By: The Smarty Hotties®

The Smarty Hotties® — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:59:29 +0000

So last night I mentioned vampire porn, tonight I will discuss my fav vampire show which is coming back tonight!!!

I just found out Moonlight’s 2nd season is boobing up tomorrow night! Or I mean tonight, or whatever fucking day it is. It starts Friday night.
We have not watched all the new shows from last season yet..Chuck, Reaper, Supernatural and whatever else, but we got instantly hooked on Moonlight.
When I happened to glance a commercial for it today I boobed!

By: The Smarty Hotties®

The Smarty Hotties® — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:03:42 +0000

I think only ditto reads comics on here, but did anyone see the new Firefly comic that came out?? I forgot to mention this a couple months back when I saw it announced in the previews book.

I get my main comics delivered to my home once a month, and as with everything in my life I am way behind on my comic reading. But I finally opened my box for last months comics today. As I looked through the comics, my Firefly comic was there!

By: The Smarty Hotties®

The Smarty Hotties® — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:04:14 +0000

Wash is on it

*sobs*

I love Wash. I hate Joss for killing him.

By: The Smarty Hotties®

The Smarty Hotties® — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:10:44 +0000

speaking of comics, there are a few really good new titles.. well new to me, as I said I am way behind.

Today Hugh and I watched the season premiere of BSG. I am not a fan of Starbuck and hate to say I liked it better when she was gone

Ok, thats all you get from me.
Hugh just went to sleep and I thought I would check my email before passing out myself.

night hugh
night mush
night pan

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:29:10 +0000

Not a regular comic reader any more (I stopped that when I discovered scifi novels in my teens). I do flip through the interesting ones at my local Forbidden Planet.

In the last twenty years I have bought:

Fray

http://tinyurl.com/5lu9gv

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:35:42 +0000

Black Widow: Homecoming

http://tinyurl.com/5cmof2

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:38:20 +0000

The Middleman series:

http://tinyurl.com/55ubdg

Of course even these paltry few were collections so probably don’t count as buying comics.

By: Ed from Texas

Ed from Texas — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:44:24 +0000

Nooooo! Not Jack Magnummmmmm! Who’s Jack Magnum?

Finally got to listen to DP93 on the drive in. A fine return to Deadpan Form.

Though, I never could get that treasure map. I must have died 52 times choosing the wrong path…..

Oh, and HI AMY! Glad you enjoyed your too brief visit to my fair state.

By: justa J0e

justa J0e — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:28:12 +0000

Yea for Comics! (Oh, all right “Graphic Novels” … geesh!)

I used to follow several of them and although life has taken me away from that area of fun … I still have aspirations of getting back into comics someday.

So, please - by all means - I hope that all you comic readers will continue to share you reading list and reviews with us. Keeps the spark alive.

By: Scott from Kalamazoo

Scott from Kalamazoo — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:18:42 +0000

Holy shit Dub…chipmunks!

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:30:40 +0000

Morning Pan!

Just finished listening to the episode. What kind of treasure was the map for?

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:32:06 +0000

And…. I believe that Jack is being a heat miser, given the lack of we’ve been experiencing here in Alberta

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:33:18 +0000

Woot! I’m on DP C2C. My hubby said I sounded nervous. I didn’t think I was, but…

By: ditto

ditto — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:38:58 +0000

TSH: Yep, I picked up “Serenity: Better Days” as soon as I saw it. I’ve not been buying many comics lately since I’m very pissed off with DC & Marvel.

Magnum? Mangan? Is Jack going to be chased by dobermans while Dub yells “OH. MY. GOD. MANGAN!”?

By: ditto

ditto — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:42:24 +0000

JOe: Lately, most of the stuff that I’ve really enjoyed is the independent stuff.

Blankets by Craig Thompson
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi which is now an animated movie
Mouse Guard by David Peterson

Hopefully this won’t end up in WP limbo.

By: ditto

ditto — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:43:36 +0000

Of the three I listed, “Blankets” is my favorite.

By: ditto

ditto — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:44:12 +0000

Well, you’ll see the post eventually, once it passes moderation.
Stupid Herr WP

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:10:35 +0000

Okay, I finally listened to this week’s WI and the voice mail show. I found the voice mail show pretty good over all and I have to admit that I did laugh a few times listening to the main show.

The positives: Some good user generated content. Yooper’s bit made me laugh and the rap song was pretty funny as well.

The negatives: The F-bomb sort of lost it’s shock value prior to WI3d, and it was over used here. They need to get to more light hearted/geeky content more often.

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:13:53 +0000

Essbee: Sorry for your partner’s loss, safe travels.

TEB: I picked up the NWN2 expansion, Mask of the Betrayor last night from Target. It was only $13. I guess I need to finish the first one. LOL

I might actually be completely caught up with Battlestar tonight. I can get spoilerific after that.

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:20:29 +0000

Rhettro, I couldn’t finish the NWN2 expansion. It kept crashing about half way through. There have been some updates, but it still crashes.

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:33:38 +0000

That’s too bad. With the recent updates NWN2 was quite stable on my machine, but I need to transfer it over (along with my savegame files) to my newer faster machine. I’m going to attempt that this weekend.

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:34:31 +0000

Oh, and we’re supposed to have a high of 100 degrees on Monday. You’re welcome to take 20 degrees of that to warm yourself up.

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:37:12 +0000

We’re supposed to reach about 9 tomorrow and 14 on Sunday and Monday (60ish? I think). So there’s hope for us yet.

By: The Energizer Bunny

The Energizer Bunny — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:37:39 +0000

Well, off to the grocery store.

Ta.

By: Dubshack

Dubshack — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:41:48 +0000

Yeah. That song is easily the sexiest song of the 1980s, and it blows me away that it happened in a kids movie.

Wait no, I played the wrong song… *lol*

By: ditto

ditto — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:32:37 +0000

Runch time!

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:44:00 +0000

http://tinyurl.com/675sc6

Free new song from Judas Priest. It’s no “Painkiller” but free is free right?

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:34:46 +0000

JP reminds me of this Bill Hicks rant:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_69yvFZH9U

By: jackmangan

jackmangan — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:36:48 +0000

Got it, Rhett. I’ll listen later. Coincidentally, I’m dressed in my Rob Halford outfit today, right down to the leather cap. . . . \m/

You guys get that new free nin song?
http://dl.nin.com/discipline/nin

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:01:51 +0000

So I had some Jehovah’s Witnesses show up at my door this last weekend. The lady informed me that I may have heard of Armaggedon, but it wasn’t something that shouldn’t be feared. Since when do did the Jehovah’s become apologists for Ben Affleck’s acting ability?

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:02:17 +0000

I’ll grab it over lunch Jack. Thanks.

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:03:39 +0000

“wasn’t something that should be feared.” =p Clarity Mr. Hastings, Can you haz some Melon Farmer!?

By: jackmangan

jackmangan — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:10:12 +0000

All right, no one is to stone _anyone_ until I blow this whistle. Even… and I want to make this absolutely clear… even if they do say, “Jehovah.”

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:12:09 +0000

I picturing Leann with a fake beard right now. Don’t know why.

By: ditto

ditto — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:23:10 +0000

Yea! My post was freed from WP hell.

By: jackmangan

jackmangan — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:36:58 +0000

Sorry ditto. I’m a little slow.

By: ditto

ditto — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:40:43 +0000

np, dude. You have enough to do without hovering around here.

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:51:34 +0000

Sad to say that my active comic phase was when I was 12 years old until 14. I followed XMEN and ROM. Then I never really got back into it. Patman bought me Kingdom Come as a gift and I enjoyed it. I still want to read Watchmen, but it’s hard to find the time for more than a couple of hobbies when you’re child rearing.

By: ditto

ditto — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:57:25 +0000

Currently playing: La Villa Strangiato

By: ditto

ditto — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:58:13 +0000

Watchmen is a must read.

By: Ed from Texas

Ed from Texas — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:26:34 +0000

Dub,

I listened to FPR8 this morning. I am now going to have to kill you….and your little Trucker Overdrive, too!

The munk-roll, was quite funny, however.

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:29:59 +0000

Ed, excellent post over on the Farpoint boards, btw.

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:00:38 +0000

Oh man, I just got caught up on all the ZeroPunctuation reviews. I think my side hurts from laughing. Top honors to the Turok and Zack and Wiki reviews. “Offensively Japenese,” that was great.

By: Ed from Texas

Ed from Texas — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:34:02 +0000

Now, this is some promising news:

http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/guillermo-del-toro-comes-out-of-the-hobbit-closet.php

By: Ed from Texas

Ed from Texas — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:35:02 +0000

Thanks, Rhettro. I’ve been listening to WI since it still had the Dragon Page moniker attached, so it’s something that I do not want to just give up on whim.

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:10:36 +0000

Hopefully Del Toro will have read the book ALL the way through (I’m looking at you Ridley Scott).

By: jackmangan

jackmangan — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:17:14 +0000

Is Bilbo a replicant?

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:20:55 +0000

Del Toro kind of looks like a hobbit. I never read “The Hobbit,” but from what I understand, it’s somewhat of a comedy. I’m sure Del Toro will give the film visual flair. I wonder if he can convey the humor? Hellboy had it’s funny moments I suppose.

Yeah, same here Ed. I’ve been one of the Wingin It faithful for a long time. I still plan on attending the pool party as well as future WI episodes. I guess the way the show developes will determine if I stay current or only listen to the occation episode.

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:21:30 +0000

Nope, Bilbo’s the 5th Cylon.

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:27:42 +0000

Well now I have an image of Bilbo singing All Along the Watchtower as he confronts the dragon..

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:29:57 +0000

Or maybe better in the caves when he confronts gollum.

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:37:27 +0000

Holden: You look down and see an ent. It’s crawling toward you…
Bilbo Ent? What’s that?
Holden: You know what a tree monster is?
Bilbo: Of course!
Holden: Same thing.
Bilbo: I’ve never seen a tree monster. (pause) But I understand what you mean.
Holden: You reach up and you light the ent on fire, Bilbo.
Bilbo: Do you make up these questions, Mr. Holden? Or did you lose your save verses asshole?
Holden: The ent lies in flames, its belly baking, beating its limbs trying to put itself out, but it can’t. Not without your help. But you’re not helping.
Bilbo: WHAT DO YOU MEAN, I’M NOT HELPING?
Holden: I mean you’re not helping! Why is that, Bilbo?
[Bilbo has become visibly shaken]
Holden: They’re just questions, Biblo. In answer to your query I’ve always been an asshole. It’s a test, designed to provoke an emotional response. (pause) Shall we continue?

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:49:32 +0000

Okay BSG fans, a challenge.

Go on ebay, look on abebooks, etc, and try and get your hands on The Fall of Chronopolis by Barrington J Bayley.

Would make a good ending for series, everything dissolving into Chaos and then everybody swapping roles.

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:57:03 +0000

You can read a short story by BJB at:

http://www.fantasticmetropolis.com/i/backspace/

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:04:21 +0000

I will Van, as soon as I watch last weeks episode and tonight’s episode. Having watched pretty much the entire series over a period of six months I would say with the exception of perhaps the first five episodes, the moral abiguity between the human and cylon race was already established. Right now my feeling is that we will discover that the humans on Earth are actually human/cylon hybrids. I know that there is sort of a change of course in the episode that I haven’t seen yet so I concede I could be wrong. LOL

By: Vanamonde

Vanamonde — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:05:52 +0000

I think I’m falling into the camp that thinks they are all cylons.

By: LostRalph

LostRalph — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:08:09 +0000

EssBee: Sorry to hear about your loss.

Mr. Mangan: Another good show, I liked the choose your own adventure story. Did anyone else keep hearing Jonathon Coulton’s “Creepy Doll” in their mind during it though? Excellent NIN link, I need to go obessively buy the rest of their albums now.

Re. WI3D: Personally I still find it a good podcast to listen to. It’s a bunch of people drinking and bullshitting I just let the differing opinions slide by me.

By: Dubshack

Dubshack — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:34:06 +0000

Thanks Ed. You had no idea how hard it was putting together that segment. Thats the absolute LAST time I play someones promo eight times in a row. I promise. *lol*

By: jackmangan

jackmangan — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:42:16 +0000

Thanks, Mr. LostRalph.

I do also want to wish EssBee and her partner safe journey and well-wishes to all involved.

Dub and Trucker, title of a 70s buddy movie or entertaining onpod collaboration?

By: Rhettro

Rhettro — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:53:41 +0000

B.J. and the Bare? or was that Bear?