Astronaut Mike Fossum tweeted this picture of hurricane Irene from SPACE!

Hurricane Irene and Other Things

Hurricane Irene turned out to be kind of a dud for the two of us. A dud until Alex lost power for a day hours after the storm had passed by and while it was sunny out. Anyways, welcome to the new version of The Whiteboard Podcast. Alex and Raz will talk news and pop culture every week. This week we talk about the hurricane, some US politics, Mad Men, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones and The Jersey Shore. Try to guess which of us likes which before you listen!

If you have any suggestions about how we should run this new version of the show or articles we should talk about please send us an email or leave us a link in the comments. thewhiteboardpodcast@gmail.com.

The Matrix is a blast... I'm sorry

In this episode Alex and Raz talk about the 1999 blockbuster The Matrix. Do we take the red pill or the blue pill? Is the film a bit dated now? And, most importantly, would Will Smith have made a better Neo? The answers to these questions and more on The Whiteboard Podcast.

Episode 013: The Matrix

Matt Damon takes it all in

In this episode of The Whiteboard Podcast Alex and Raz talk about The Adjustment Bureau. Do Matt Damon and Emily Blunt have the chops to save the script? Does free will exist? And, most importantly, how cool are those hats?

Episode 012: The Adjustment Bureau

We tell you who should win and who will win these statuettes.

In this episode of The Whiteboard Podcast Alex and Raz take a little longer than normal to discuss the 2011 Oscars. What do the betting lines look like? How do our personal tastes align with the Academy? And, most importantly, how many times can Alex clarify that he hasn’t seen Winter’s Bone yet?

Episode 011: 2011 Oscar Discussion

Our betting line source. Info on how betting lines work.

Our lists:

Best Picture: Alex – The Social Network / Rax – The Social Network

Best Director: Alex – Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan) / Raz – David Fincher – The Social Network

Best Actor: Alex – Colin Firth (The King’s Speech) / Raz – Colin Firth (The King’s Speech)

Best Actress: Alex – Natalie Portman (Black Swan) / Raz – Annette Bening (The Kids are Alright)

Best Supporting Actor: Alex – John Hawkes (Winter’s Bone) / Raz – Christian Bale (The Fighter)

Best Supporting Actress: Alex – Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit) / Raz – Helena Bonham Carter (The King’s Speech)

Best Adapted Screenplay: Alex – The Social Network / Raz – The Social Network

Best Original Screenplay: Alex – The King’s Speech / Raz – The King’s Speech

Best Animated Film: Alex – Toy Story 3 / Raz – Toy Story 3

Best Art Direction: Alex – Inception / Raz – The King’s Speech

Best Cinematography: Alex – True Grit / Raz – True Grit

Best Costume Design: Alex – True Grit / Raz – Alice In Wonderland

Best Editing: Alex – 127 Hours / Raz – 127 Hours

Best Score: Alex – The Social Network / Raz – The Social Network

Rooster picks out a target

In this episode of The Whiteboard Podcast Alex and Raz discuss True Grit. Is it true enough? Is there any chemistry? And, most importantly, is it gritty?

Episode 010: True Grit

Eisenberg and Mara talk it over at the beginning of The Social Network

In this episode of The Whiteboard Podcast Alex and Raz talk about The Social Network. Can it count us among its friends? Does it tell the truth or a good story? And, most importantly, how bad can our DVD Box Quotes get?

To read Alex’s review of 127 Hours click here.

Episode 009: The Social Network

Does Colin Firth get over his stammer in The King's Speech?

In this episode Alex and Raz discuss one of the Oscar frontrunners: The King’s Speech. Is it one of the best of 2010? Does Colin Firth have what it takes to lead the Lakers? And, most importantly, what is Raz’s real name?!?!

Episode 008: The King’s Speech

Does Black Swan appear on our lists?

In this episode Alex and Raz give to the world their top 5 movies of the past year. Which movie does Alex gush about for over 3 minutes? How often will we mention Scott Pilgrim? And, most importantly, how does Carmelo Anthony fit into it all?

Episode 007: Top 5 Movies of 2010

George Bailey's heart is this big

In this episode Alex and Raz talk about one of the all time great Christmas movies of all time: It’s A Wonderful Life. Is its reputation deserved? How great is Jimmy Stewart? And most importantly, isn’t it though?

Episode 006: It’s a Wonderful Life

Ho Ho Ho

In this week’s episode Alex and Raz talk about one of the quintessential action movies of all time. Does its eighties-ness help or hurt it? Is John McClane a regular guy that’s just having a bad Christmas? And, most importanly, is it better or worse than Back to the Future?

Episode 005: Die Hard