SciFi Surplus #077 Jeromy Is A Pack Rat
October 8, 2008
We’ve got a great show on the way! SciFi Surplus is just like radio for geeks except without the need for a radio. We geeky topics not just from SciFi, fantasy and genre fiction but also anything geek that comes to mind, assuming that we didn’t plan ahead. We also try to work fun in there. The Council of Great Relevance is a discussion of Alternative History Fiction. In the news: Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor, Batman Sequel Production, Empire Magazine’s top 500 Movies, and we’ll give you the tragic details of Fringe’s ratings.
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Casey and Randy are in this show.
Anti-witness News
- Someone Said Kevin Spacey Will Play Lex Luthor Again
- Christopher Nolan Could Begin His 3rd Batman Film In February
- A Poll Shows Who Fans Would Like To Play Captain America
- Empire Magazine Ranked The Top 500 Movies
- Fringe Seems To Be A Hit
The Council of Great Relevance: Alternative History Fiction
Third Part
Iron Man Is Most Popular Blu-ray Ever
TD-0013: A Different Point of View
http://adpov.net
Travis Wright (Eagle Eye) Is Writing Blade Runner Sequel
October 9th, 2008 at 11:47 am
I liked the council topic, but there didn’t seem to be much emphasis on the individual authors or series. Perhaps what you should do is announce your topics a week or two in advance and solicit listener input. If you had, I would have let you know that I am a huge fan of Harry Turtledove, and while I consider the Timeline-191 series to be his best, I would recommend the World War series for the SciFi Surplus audience. The first book, In the Balance, is set in 1942. While the world is immersed in World War II, aliens invade the Earth, forcing those who are bitter enemies to band together to fight an even greater foe. There are four books in the World War series, followed by the Colonization trilogy, and the story is finished up in Homeward Bound. You can read just the first series and be immensely satisfied. The second half of the series is not nearly as interesting, but I read them and they were OK.
Also on the topic of this show, I would immediately dismiss any list that has the Dark Knight rated in the top 15 movies of all time. This is why most sports halls of fame have a five year waiting period before someone can be elected. It gives voters time to reflect on the achievements of the individuals. Time will tell if The Dark Knight is an all-time classic. I for one was not that thrilled with it, but that’s just my opinion.
Thanks for the great show!
Jeff
October 9th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
The Top 500 list is a joke. Too many contemporary references. I’d say more, but it’s generally not welcomed by the mgmt!
October 13th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Hey, where’s the new show?
I need my fix!
October 13th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Ah, ah, ah … don’t criticize the peeps, or you’ll face Casey’s wrath!!!!!!!
October 14th, 2008 at 7:12 am
A new show is on the way. I had to take a real job this week and we need a few days to adjust to a new normal. I’m also working on a new format for the show and I hope you like it.
October 14th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Congrats on the new job, dude!
October 15th, 2008 at 2:17 am
As long as it’s not a short show, I’ll love it.
October 15th, 2008 at 6:35 am
Ah, ah, ah! What did I TELL you about trashing Casey’s peeps?!
October 15th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Loved the theme. I have to agree with Jeff about Turtledove’s World at War series. One of my all time favorite set of books. Every time I eat anything with ginger in it, I am reminded of the books. Just read the first book. It turned me into a Turtledove fan.
Another series that was not talked about was Marvel’s “What If…” series. It was the only comic series that I had (at one time) every single issue of. Each book was its own story. Like anything else, it had hits and misses but since each story was a what if, you never knew what was going to happen next.
October 17th, 2008 at 1:18 am
Edward, not wanting a short show is hardly trashing anyone. Relax.
October 17th, 2008 at 6:48 am
Don’t tell me! Tell Casey!
October 19th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
The shows will be a bit inconsistent for a couple weeks but the plan is to make 2 half-hour shows each week. Many of the topics end up being longer so that will reflect in the show’s length. I do think we’re getting closer to being able to also launch Jeromy’s Space show and Vince and I are working up a concept for a really odd geeky political show.
October 23rd, 2008 at 7:42 am
Great! Inconsistent is what you do best! Just kidding, Casey …
Let slip more details of the geeky political show, too. That sounds like it could be kinda fun.
Space shows are a dime a dozen via podcasting. Anything to make Jeromy’s different? Just curious …