Tag: Dan Whelan
0 Episode 101 – Jeff Becklund & Caity Shea Robertson
This week, Dan and Adam are joined by Jeff & Caity Shea for a podcast rebirth, including a new theme song by Samuel Truth! They discuss Scribd, and its e-book rental service, and iTunes Radio.
Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN on October 1, 2013.
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Click here to listen: Episode 101 – 10/01/13 feat. Jeff Becklund & Caity Shea Robertson
0 Episode 100 – Hundredth Episode Game Show-stravaganza!
This week, Dan and Adam hand over the hosting reigns to James Wheeler, as they celebrate their 100th Episode! The first half of the show is a two-on-two version of “The Leonard Maltin Game”, featuring Caity Shea Robertson & Bennett Wadekamper, and the second half is a one-on-one-on-one round of “Movie Bluff” where Dan and Adam face off against Dave Wheeler.
Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN on September 24, 2013.
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Click here to listen: Episode 100 – 09/24/13 Hundredth Episode Game Show-stravaganza
0 Episode 99 – Katie Best & Andrew Nelson
They discuss the Netflix’s shopping habits, Ricky Gervais’ “Derek”, and booze. Katie and Andrew face off against Adam in “Movie Bluff”.
Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co. Studio, Minneapolis, MN on September 17, 2013.
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Click here to listen: Episode 99 – 09/17/13 feat. Katie Best & Andrew Nelson
0 Episode 98 – Elizabeth Eckman & John Gleason
They discuss the iTunes Festival Line-Up, YouTube OnDemand, and Ad Trap (plus the future of online advertising. Izzy and John face off against Dan in “Movie Bluff”.
Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, Minneapolis, MN on September 3, 2013.
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Click here to listen: Episode 98 – 09/03/13 feat. Elizabeth Eckman & John Gleason
0 Episode 97 – Julia Schmitt & Bennett Wadekamper
They discuss Pandora’s drop of the 40-hour listener cap for mobile users, and audio streaming habits. Adam, Julia and Bennett go head-to-head-to head in “Movie Bluff”.
Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, Minneapolis, MN on August 27, 2013.
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Click here to listen: Episode 97 – 08/27/13 feat. Julia Schmitt & Bennett Wadekamper
0 Episode 96 – Mai Preble & Dave Wheeler
They discuss Hulu original programming including “Quick Draw” and “The Awesomes”, as well as the A.V. Undercover program hosted by The A.V. Club.
Taped at The Wheels Brewing Co Studio, Minneapolis, MN on August 13, 2013.
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Click here to listen: Episode 96 – 08/13/13 feat. Mai Preble & Dave Wheeler
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
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