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Riders Rangers and Rambles Podcast Season 3 – Episode #06: #WhatTheFork

This title both accurately describes this episode of the Podcast, this episode of Go-Busters, this episode of Akibaranger, and possibly Megamax as well. Join us as we discuss the latest in Cards, Wizards, Wood Nymphs, and illusions. We’re like a regular game of D&D up in here. After the newds we move on to a very forked up Super Hero Time, featuring an “Oh Shit!” episode of Go-Busters, and our very own summary and discussion of Movie War Megamax, to take the place of Fourze, which ironically got pushed back because of golf. Let that one sink in for a while. There ALMOST wasn’t an Akibaranger 11, as some greater power (probably controlled by Jedimon and the Akiba Haters) tried to stop us from reviewing it! Fortunately, we fought the evil brain ticks and managed to both summarize and discuss! Wait a minute…no wonder Jedimon got written out of show to work in Europe…HE’S THE MASTERMIND BEHIND OUR ALMOST AKIBALESS EPISODE! Hopefully we can use the power of friendship, magic, and breasts to return Jedimon to his normal cooky self. Wish us luck! Oh yeah, Ramble Time’s slowly decaying form sticks around for Pokémon, ThunderCats (Sayonara…?), and Legend of Korra. We conclude with Facebook Question of the Bi-Weeklyness! Time to go cure Jedimon with breasts. Nyan nyan nyan nyan nyan…

Nerdist Podcast #106: Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman chats with the nerds about American Gods, describes scenes that were cut from his Doctor Who ep (“The Doctor’s Wife”) and doles out PHENOMENAL advice for aspiring writers. Also, an intense spiritual discussion reveals that we are all Hodgman. - Chris Hardwick

NSFW 131: Pot, Mice, Cat, Brees, Music, Fun!

We’re joined by Darren Kitchen of Hak5, we talk about Oatmeal vs Funnyjunk, and a performance from Andrew Bancroft. Guests: Darren Kitchen, Andrew Bancroft. Click here for show notes from bbpedia.

Riders, Rangers, Rambles Season 3 - Episode #05: Boku Wa Dat Ass!

Boku wa dat ass indeed! Look at that sexy Tensou bootay. So this week, thanks to the Las Vagas Licensing Expo, we have a huge explosion of Power Rangers news! Megaforce is Goseiger, half the fandom raged, we laughed, it was a lot of fun. Won’t give too much away, so check out this episode to hear our thoughts on the news, our reactions to the fans, and what we think will come from this anniversary. Of course, the typical episode shenanigans commence. Super Hero Time hits with Go-Busters 16, Fourze 39, and Akibaranger 10! Ramble Time is cut short as the summer hiatuses begin. Thankfully, we conclude with another segment of Twitter Questions of the Week! Continue to send in your Twitter Questions, and answer this week Facebook question! Lastly, continue to post your comments on the news to get your thoughts read on the air. Hopefully you can spark some discussion like in the Goseiger discussion! Stay tuned!

Operation Kino 67: Rock Of Ages Stops Believin’, And Indie Filmmakers Strike Back

This week on Operation Kino we’re donning elaborate wigs and singing songs into Malin Akerman’s ass as we review the new jukebox musical Rock of Ages. From there we get into a conversation about the recent flap over Lola Versus and its directors challenging the critics who didn’t like their movie, and talk about how independent filmmakers can engage with their audiences and fans without doing more harm than good. Before any of that, though, there’s a lightning round asking about Adam Sandler’s past work, and then tidbits, in which Da7e celebrates the all-powerful ear worm “Call Me Maybe” (which you’ll hear a lot on this episode), David celebrates the very different film Call Me Kuchu, Katey isn’t crazy about the season finale of Mad Men, and Patches takes a look at Indie Game: The Movie, thanks to a suggestion from listener Chris Cookson.

girl on guy 47: time columnist joel stein

join time magazine writer joel stein as they scrawl through breaking up in the cloud, wearing other men’s pants, why animals are horrible people, pity sex, atheist judaism, hipster racism, and the rules of parody. plus, aisha insults little people, and joel angers almost everyone else. girl on guy is going to blame the macallan.

girl on guy 42: baratunde thurston

join onion’s director of digital and reigning blerd prince baratunde thurston and aisha as they masticate the allure of the free drunk, analyze the lack of nordic exceptionalism, discover why baby blue satin isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, enrage an already livid new england city, and demonstrate how to kick someone’s ass. literally. plus aisha forces baratunde into a reluctant aristocracy, and we reinforce every stereotype you have about harvard nerds. girl on guy is looking for a panty-dropping algorithm.

SUPERHERO TIME: JUNE 12, 2012

The news: From Captain Force, to MEGAFORCE
The weeklies: Boost up for two Busters, and thrill at Fourze’s jumprope contest!
Power Playback: Power Rangers Zeo: Penis Jokes. Like you expected anything better from us.

The Totally Rad Show: E3 2012 - Day 1 Reactions

Jeff, Dan, and Alex are at E3 all week, and they kick things off with the giant console press conferences. Microsoft’s got Halo 4, Gears of War Judgement, Tomb Raider, SmartGlass, and much more, while Sony counters with Last of Us, God of War Ascension, Beyond: Two Souls, and Assassin’s Creed 3 Liberation and more! Who won the day, and which titles look most exciting?

The Totally Rad Show: Prometheus Movie Review

It has a stellar, all-star cast, one of the writers of Lost, and the director responsible for some of the greatest science fiction films of all time. Does Prometheus carry the mantle of Alien into the new millennium, or does it falter under the weight of lofty expectations? Tune in, and watch Alex and Jeff’s thoughts on the film explode from their chests!

Nerdist Podcast #6: Joel McHale

Joel McHale dressed his son like a light-switch, Chris sings Doggie Michael Bolton, Jonah had a Seacrest sighting and Matt likes the Dave Matthews Band. - Chris Hardwick

Nerdist Podcast #207: Michael Emerson

Michael Emerson endures much LOST-nerding from Chris and Jonah. The conversation drifts into intense character acting, potentially casting Michael as a sentient house, and fond Hawaiian memories. - Chris Hardwick

SUPERHERO TIME: MAY 30, 2012

Long Summaries of Kamen Rider Fourze Ep 36+37, Go-Busters Ep 14 and other Tokusatsu news.