The N3RDCast
Our weekly discussion on Comic Books (FULL of spoilers!), MMORPGs, gaming, comics, and geekdom in general.
 
This week we suffer through more over-stepping bugs in Pamela (do NOT buy that software, it blows), hating phones vs networks, pay phones sucked just as bad (and gave you VD), new anatomy terms (Loveshack and Mangina), going back to church/Sunday School, not drinking, cold showers, Army stories chronicling Kwip's asshole-ness, the dubya dubya dot com wars, suggestions for an 80s comic fan that wants to get back into comics, Marvels Super Squad sucks, a HUUUGE discussion on comic book piracy, digital comics, and some fun voicemails. Comics we spoil this week include: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #611, BATMAN #693, BATMAN AND ROBIN #6, DEADPOOL #17, THE MUPPET SHOW: THE TREASURE OF PEG LEG WILSON #4, VENGEANCE OF THE MOON KNIGHT #3

I don't know what the Hell the problem with the Pamela recording software is. But I would DEFINITELY advise you against buying it - you can hear how badly it screws up our recordings, making it sound like I have some kind of freaky precognition ability to step over Dr. Sexy's lines and respond before he even speaks. It could be a neat effect. Kind of like a really terrible premise for a sci-fi show, which I'm sure SyFy(iLuS) will pick it up and make a new series about. However, as someone incredibly desperate to just have ONE FUCKING SHOW without a technical glitch, I feel comfortable telling you the effect is shit. I might give it a break if anyone from their support staff would answer my message on their support forums, but they chose instead to ignore it, so they can go eat alllll the cocks. And their shitty software.

In theory, Marvel's Super Squad could be a lot of fun. In practice, it sucks.

Comic piracy is definitely a topic that needs to be discussed, and certainly by much more intelligent people. However I feel comfortable in stating that if digital comics were a buck, I would definitely have a lot more of them on my iPhone (and if you have one or an [even better] Android, you definitely need to get American Terror). If you don't have one of them and still want the digital experience, why not check out the Pimptastic Shawn (Stan Leeroy) Pryor's Mercury and the Murd? C'mon, it's ONE DOLLAR. What a deal!

I'm fond of the new anatomy terms we invent this week. Expect to be tested next week.

It's a shame the HappyJack wasn't here to chime in about going back to Sunday School. Oh, and about comic piracy. But mostly about Sunday School...

Direct download: N3RDCast_20091116.mp3
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Things we discuss this week include how horrible Steakums are, easy bachelor food, movie reviews featuring GI Joe, Transformers 2, Orphan and Season 2 of Dexter, dioramas, results of the practical jokes, voicemail from Jason Becker, and more talk about our 4th anniversary special. Comics we discuss this week include SECRET SIX #15, DOOM PATROL #4, CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN #4, HEROGASM #6, THE BOYS #36, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #30.

You can probably tell we record the show before breakfast, as the talk is immediately side-tracked into the realm of food. And I think it’s an agreed-upon opinion that Steak-Ums are perhaps the biggest rip-off in the fat guy foods category. Totally misleading! Don’t fall for the hype, folks – if you want a good cheesesteak, get your own slicer and stead and make that shit from scratch!

I’m glad to hear that Transformers 2 is even worse than I had imagined. I have a very strong imagination, you see. And to hear that it is SO bad that it actually made Dr. Sexy fast-forward through most of it? Hilarity.

As we mention in the show, our 4th anniversary is coming up some day soon. Not sure when we’ll specifically celebrate it, but I think we’re going to try and do a big blast for it. We’re talking guest stars, guests hosts, and possibly even guest listeners. You know you want to come to the party. Erm. Do you want to come to the party?

Direct download: N3RDCast_20091109.mp3
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This weeks show features a discussion of our 'dream' N3RDCast line-up (using the Howard Stern show as a template), excitement for Shawn Pryor to start his own podcast, more love for Amber Love, movie reviews, good zombie flicks, Ninja Clown Monster, still more technical woes, The DC Comics Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics, The Gay Bed and Breakfast of Terror, practical joking neighbors, Kwips L4D2 review, fun playing as zombies in L4D, William Dafoe the inappropriate taxi driver, our favorite porn site and baby revelations to the families. Comics we discussed this week include: AVENGERS THE INITIATIVE #29, FANTASTIC FOUR #572, NEW AVENGERS #58, DETECTIVE COMICS: BATWOMAN #858, GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #5, WONDER WOMAN #37, ARKHAM REBORN #1. Stan sent me an email asking if we were to re-cast the show in the model of the Howard Stern show, what would our 'dream' cast look like. I think the answers are pretty funny - but I'd love to hear from other folks. Got an idea? Send us an email or leave a voicemail with your dream cast! One thing I'd love to do is hire (with all our millions) Shawn Pryor to come be on the show. Unfortunately, he's starting his own podcast, and I'm sure it'll have ten times our listeners by it's first show. Dr. Sexy is flying along with his Cintiq efforts, but he's become a strong advocate for The DC Comics Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics by Freddie Williams II. If you're one of them fancy digital-artiste types, you might want to check it out. And speaking of checking out - check out the video Christine stumbled across. I'm not sure if it's any good, but judging by the music video, it might possibly be the greatest movie ever made... I think we can all agree that if you're scared of clowns, you probably shouldn't watch this video. However, if you're NOT scared of clowns, it's definitely worth watching. HappyJack's been talking up Boneshaker to me, and it definitely sounds like something I want to check out. If you're into steampunk and zombies, you might want to give it a try. And just for Dr. Sexy - Rumpshaker.
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This week we kick HappyJack off of the show. But since it's our last show anyway, it's kind of an empty threat. And speaking of empty - Dr. Sexy's testes are NOT, as he has spawned! The lovely Sexretary is expecting, so the N3RD clan continues to grow! The stupid recording software is back to being buggy, so of COURSE there's that goofy overstepping bug yet again. We also discuss Dr. Sexy's inception into Google Wave (without Kwip), what you have to do to get an invite from him, gay scrubs, Stan Lee's Jane Pym was a whore, great costume ideas, robot friends, Kwip hates how Renn Faire treats it's actors, more Jumpgate talk, the crazy Serenity Big Damn Model, Left4Dead 2, L4DMST3K, and very sexy costumes. Comics we discuss this week include: MIGHTY AVENGERS #30, COWBOY NINJA VIKING #1, POE #4. The best part about Halloween is the number of very attractive friends that we have who find the holiday a GREAT excuse to really whore it up. Seriously, there were some VERY hot chicas at the costume party last night, and that's almost as good as the delicious treats that were served. Out of the two, I'd probalby go with the treats as being my favorite part, since I'm allowed to partake of them... We put together probably my mostest favoritest costume for Kwipette yet this year. It's a shame if you're not her friend on facebook, because she posted the pics of her awesome costume (and some of the cuties at the party) on her facebook page. If you're not a QMx Insider, perhaps you haven't heard about The Big Damn Replica. In which case, allow me to warn you: it is a tale of heartbreak, of love that can never be (even with a $500 discount), and of remote controlled lights. It would look SOOOO good in my display case, too... If you're not cool enough to know about Google Wave, then just take our word for it that it is a pretty incredible thing and you desperately want to be part of it. In fact, you want to be a part of it SOOO badly, you'll send Dr. Sexy nekkid pics to secure yourself one of his invites. If you're anywhere near Kwip for any amount of time, chances are he's cornered you to blather on about how great Jumpgate is. But if you were a Wing Commander, X-Wing or Freespace fan, you owe it to yourself to play Jumpgate. It's only $10 a month, and while the graphics are a bit dated, it really is a fantastic game. Dust off your joystick (and while you're at it, you can click on the "Watercooler" link at the top of the page to get to the JoystickRequired.com forums where all your Jumpgate questions will be answered!). Sorry about that stupid overlapping bug. I don't know what the hell is up with the Pamela recording software, but at this point I feel comfortable saying it's a piece of shit and not to invest in it. Yes, it does have some nice features, but if the absolute most BASIC feature - recording two people conversing - fails, then what the hell is the point? Big congrats to Dr. Sexy and the Sexretary on their succesful mating! Now to start planning on how we're going to corrupt the child...
Direct download: N3RDCast_20091026.mp3
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We drop the call about twenty times this show. But while we do manage to talk, we talk about Coffee vs Pot as a creative aide, criticism on the Zuda selection process, rainy days, radiator mishaps, Baltimore recap from Dr. Sexy, the incredible video American Terror: Company Man, Left4Dead antics on new maps, Where the Wild Things Are, Zombieland, comics on iTune/Comixology and Kwip's mic is still the loudest. Books we talk about this week include: BLOODY PULP MINI-COMIC, SPIDER-MAN: THE CLONE SAGA, SECRET SIX #14, ZOMBIE SURVIVAL GUIDE RECORDED ATTACKS, DEADPOOL #900.

You know we love the American Terror book by Jeff McComsey, but you have GOT to check out the animated short based on it. There's so much awesomeness in it, I don't even know where to begin - but I'll start with how awesome it is to see this produced locally here in Lancaster, PA. Woot!

The Family Guy Superfriends Intro Dr. Sexy talks about is hilarious.

Because I like words, I was baffled by the concept of speaking in pictographs, but if you check out Araknid Kid you'll probably love it as much as Dr. Sexy does - and now that I've read it, I definitely love it, also! So that's a ringing endorsement, see?

It's true that while Dr. Sexy and HappyJack have been slacking, I've been hard at work refining my zombie hunting skills. I've got three new maps I got from the excellent L4DMaps.com website that are now in regular rotation:
Death Aboard
Death Stop
The Arena of the Dead

If you're a zombie hunter (and you don't mind a little LOT OF friendly fire), let us know!
Direct download: N3RDCast_20091019.mp3
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