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0 Episode 95 – Kia Hammill & Matt Walstead
They discuss Klingon subtitles on Netflix, and Japanese cinema available on Hulu.com
Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, Minneapolis, MN on August 6, 2013.
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Click here to listen: Episode 95 – 08/06/13 feat. Kia Hammill & Matt Walstead
0 Episode 94 – Emily Dyess & Bow Ludwig
New Guest Bow and Returning Guest Emily join Dan and Adam in studio to discuss a lot of new original programming, including “The Awesomes” and “Moone Boy” (both available on Hulu). They also talk about Netflix Instant queues, and Bow talks about how he and his girlfriend choose which movies to watch on Netflix. They also play “Movie Bluff”.
Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, Minneapolis, MN on July 30, 2013.
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Click here to listen: Episode 94 – 07/30/13 feat. Emily Dyess & Bow Ludwig
0 The Awesomes: All Name, No Game
During the taping of Episode 94 (available on 8/2/13), I had given an honorable mention to “The Awesomes”, a new animated comedy available exclusively on Hulu, and created by Seth Meyers, as the two-part pilot was released today, and, in doing so, gave a skeptical review based on the trailers I had seen.
I was right (so far).
I watched the two twenty minute episodes last night, and again this morning for review, and there was little-to-no draw for me to invest any additional time in the program at all. The animation lacks style beyond Flash-based shorts, the plot is predictable, and the writing left out that whole comedy thing.
I’m really making an effort not to write off the show completely, as I am a big supporter of original content for streaming services, but there are no visible saving graces to even entice me to give “The Awesomes” another shot. The cast is comprised of NBC (primarily “Saturday Night Live”) talent, including Meyers, Rachel Dratch, Bill Hader, Rashida Jones, Taran Killam, Kenan Thompson, and others, but the voice acting sounds like … well, it sounds like those actors reading lines (with Hader as the exception) versus voice acting.
It’s also unfortunate that the premise is also mismanaged, where utilization of super powers lacks originality, creativity, and, essentially, necessity. Meyers’ character, Jeremy “Prock” Awesome, has the ability to freeze time, a la Zach Morris’ “Time Out” power of “Saved By The Bell” fame, but, rather than using it to thwart danger, or swing favor in his direction, it is used primarily to provide Prock with asides during social situations. That, and it is mentioned that said power is harmful to Prock’s well-being, but after that reference, we never see further evidence to support it. The rest of the team is fairly standard in the superhero world: there’s super speed, super strength, a Hulk, a techie, a Green Lantern-esque conjurer, and a hot girl.
Until additional episodes are released on Hulu.com, there’s not a lot I can really discuss further, but I will remain optimistic that we will find more depth in the Awesomes well as the story continues.
0 Episode 93 – Curtis James & Drew James
The James Brothers return to the Wheels Brewing Co Studio to chat with Dan and Adam about Netflix’s Emmy noms, high school aspirations, future Netflix original content plans, another vote for HBO independence, and the want for original content across all entertainment. They also learn how to play the new version of “Movie Bluff”.
Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, Minneapolis, MN on July 23, 2013.
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Click here to listen: Episode 93 – 07/23/13 feat. Curtis James & Drew James
0 Episode 92 – Alex “AJ” Johnson & Julia Nelson
AJ and Julia join Dan and Adam in the studio to discuss Amazon’s plans regarding original content release schedules, compared to the binge-enabling of Netflix. They also discuss AJ & Julia’s take on the new “Arrested Development”, and childhood education experiences. Plus, a new game of Movie Bluff.
Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, Minneapolis, MN on July 9, 2013.
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Click here to listen: Episode 92 – 07/09/13 feat. Alex “AJ” Johnson & Julia Nelson
0 Episode 91 – Kelli Meschke & Jake Pullis
Jake and Kelli join Dan and Adam to discuss a few pieces of streaming news, as well as what they’re watching and listening to via streaming services. They talk about Netflix getting FOX’s “New Girl”, more on “Orange is the new Black”, and more, plus another round of Movie Bluff.
Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, Minneapolis, MN on July 2, 2013.
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Click here to listen: Episode 91 – 07/02/13 feat. Kelli Meschke & Jake Pullis
0 Episode 90 – Jeff Becklund & Elizabeth Eckman
Jeff and Izzy join Dan and Adam for their first respective appearances in the Wheels Brewing Co. Studio to discuss the Pink Floyd/Pandora debacle, plus some new and renewed streaming content. They also take their first swings at “Movie Bluff”
Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, Minneapolis, MN on June 25, 2013.
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Click here to listen: Episode 90 – 06/25/13 feat. Jeff Becklund & Elizabeth Eckman
0 Episode 89 – Steve “Frank” Frankenfield & Cara Kluver
Frank and Cara join Dan and Adam in the Wheels Brewing Co. Studio to catch up, goof off and discuss streaming stuff. This week, they cover the Dreamworks/Netflix original content plan, and some new titles they’ve noticed recently. Thereafter, they play a great round of “Movie Bluff”.
Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, Minneapolis, MN on June 18, 2013.
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Click here to listen: Episode 89 – 06/18/13 feat. Steve “Frank” Frankenfield & Cara Kluver
0 Episode 88 – Maianne Preble & Dave Wheeler
Dave and Mai join Dan and Adam in the Wheels Brewing Co. Studio after Dave’s time spent in California to discuss the new season of “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”, the season finale of “Doctor Who”, as well as Dave’s streaming experiences with Netflix and Amazon Prime. From there, Dave, Mai and Adam play another round of “Movie Bluff”.
Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, Minneapolis, MN on June 11, 2013.
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Click here to listen: Episode 88 – 06/11/13 feat. Maianne Preble & Dave Wheeler
0 Episode 87 – Kelli Meschke & Caity Shea Robertson
Kelli & Caity Shea join Dan & Adam in the Wheels Brewing Co Studio to continue to discuss the recent release of “Arrested Development”, “Hemlock Grove”, and the future plans of Netflix. They also give honorable mention to the Hulu bidding war before taking another swing at the new “Movie Bluff” rules.
Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, Minneapolis, MN on June 4, 2013.
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Click here to listen: Episode 87 – 06/04/13 feat. Kelli Meschke & Caity Shea Robertson/a>
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