Topics: Nebula Awards, Sequels, Iron Man, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Supernatural, Lost

Thank you for listening to us! This is show number 36 and there is a veritable myriad of topics to cover. The Nebula Awards will be revealed. We’re going to discuss the worst movie sequels. We’ll also take some pot-shots at Iron Man, Mortal Kombat, and DC. John from New York City is going to take us in depth into Lost and something very special happened on the CW show Supernatural. We’ll tell you all about it. We’ve also got coverage of the SciFi 16 tournament so you’ll want to make sure you know all about that.

Participants:

• Jeromy: Keeper of Cosmic Conundrums
• Randy:  Master of Alien Swear Words
• BriAnna: Chief Master DVR Tech
• Mark: Committee Leader for Finding Plot Holes
• Patrick: Galactic Gamer Geek of the Week
• Casey: Your Associate Couch Tuber

 

 SFSurplus-2008-04-30-CGR #036 [01:05:14m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Thank you for listening to us. This is show number 35 and we’re going to run down FHM’s 100 sexiest women for 2008 and make note of those that have an impact on Science Fiction and Fantasy. Also, in the news, Will Smith’s superhero movie Hancock, Gillermo Del Toro has news on two fronts, and a tid-bit about the new Barbarella. I’ll also give a quick update of the SciFi Sixteen later in the show.

It’s time so let’s get our geek on!

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 SFSurplus-2008-04-27 #035 [33:58m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Topics: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Lost, Moonlight, Ender’s Game, Schemes, SciFi 16

Thank you for listening to us. This is show number 34. On the way– we’re going to talk about our favorite and least favorite types of serial story-lines. A couple quick examples would be– I hate colonies of children/Lord of the Flies type episodes but I love parallel universe tales. We’ll dig into this topic with everyone and explore pros and cons of all sorts of scifi premises. We’re also going to talk about Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Lost, Moonlight and News from Ender’s world. We’re also going to reveal the results of the first round of the SciFi 16. We’ve organized a tournament of Speculative Fiction franchises and listeners of the show are deciding the outcome. Listeners have also sent in brackets to predict how the tournament will play out and one lucky winner will get Free SciFi Surplus Stuff. All the details and analysis are on the way.

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 SFSurplus-2008-04-23-CGR #034 [01:20:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Topics: Amy Acker, Joss Whedon, Dollhouse, X-Files, Andromeda, Stargate, Ronald D. Moore

Thank you for taking time to listen to us. This is show number 33. On the way I’ll tell you about Andromeda dependence as well as my favorite parallel universes to park in. In the news is X-Files, Stargate and Ronald Moore.

SciFi Surplus is presented by listeners like you. Thank you for your donations.

Before we get started I have to give you some news that we’re not going to talk about in the show because of a time distortion.

Amy Acker will be joining the cast of Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse in at least a recurring capacity. Acker is best know as Fred to fans of the Buffy spin-off, Angel. Dollhouse is a television series that is expected to air on Fox this Fall. We’ll talk more about this on the Council of Great Relavance this Wednesday.

Let’s get our geek on!

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 SFSurplus-2008-04-20 #033 [23:58m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Topics: Anime, The Hobbit, Cloverfield, Virtuality, Dark Fields, SciFi 16

Thank you for taking time to listen to us. This is show number 32 and there’s always lots to talk about.

I’m Casey and joining me is Randy, Vince, Dan, and Jeromy.

We’re going to be talking about the our SciFi Sixteen tournament and updating you on the tournament. We’ll remind you on how you can determine a winner plus– find out how you can get FREE SciFi Surplus Stuff.

Also on today’s agenda, we’re going to talk about The Hobbit, Cloverfield, Virtuality, Dark Fields, and we’re holding class today. “Introduction to Anime: A guide for the Anime-curious” will give a beginners look to Japanese Animation for those geeks who are looking to broaden their horizons.

It’s time so Let’s get our geek on!

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 SFSurplus-2008-04-16-CGR #032 [01:09:10m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Interview: Eric Olsen (Firefly Talk). Joss Whedon, George Lucas, Jericho, Lost

Thank you for taking time to listen to us. This is show number 31 and we’ve got a special treat for you. There’s news about Joss Whedon’s Firefly and Eric Olsen, the head honcho of Firefly Talk, is going to talk to us about it. Also in the news is Jericho, George Lucas and Lost. I’m going to count down the hottest women androids and cyborgs. And we’ll keep you up to date on the SciFi 16.

SciFi Surplus is presented by listeners like you. Thank you for your donations.

The time has come. Let’s get our geek on!

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 SFSurplus-2008-04-13 #031 [38:45m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download