Hippo Podamus

53: Could You Imagine the '60s With Facebook?

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 27 May 2012 16:09:32 +0000

Derrick Rose's injury recovery time and it's impact on the future of the Chicago Bulls. The impact of the NATO summit on the city of Chicago. Defining "fast food". The future of sports video games. The TV we have been watching.

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Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 40 minutes

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Episode Links:

Chicago Bulls salaries
An early look at the Bulls without Derrick Rose - Sam Smith article
State of MLB Gaming

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52: Still Evolving

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:23:03 +0000

One year anniversary! The first year is closed out with a slight change in format to a less structured style. The conversation starts with talk about app stores and their affects on the prices of updated apps. Developers are making it hard on users, but is it their fault? Then the discussion turns to ESPN's announcement that the 30 for 30 documentary series is back. Where is Jesse Plemons (a.k.a Landry from Friday Night Lights) heading next? Finally, a recent article about Greg Oden sparks the conversation about draft busts.

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Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 39 minutes

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Episode Links:

The Lack of Paid Upgrades In Apple's App Stores - Berserk Hippo article
Are Apps Bought or Rented? - TUAW article
30 for 30 documentaries
The Return of 30 for 30
30 for 30 Pete Rose Short
Jesse Plemons on Breaking Bad
Oden on Oden - Mark Titus Grantland article

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51: The Future of Football and TV's Lost

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:24:55 +0000

Friend of the podcast Ryan joins the Podamus for a discussion about concussions, and their effect on the future of the NFL. Then the conversation moves to television, and the tremendously popular Lost.

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Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Guest: Ryan

Running Time: About 46 minutes

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Episode Links:

What Would the End of Football Look Like? - Tyler Cowen and Kevin Grier on CTE and football
BS Report from 3/8/11 - Chris Nowinski and Simmons talk about concussions

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50: Summer Movie Preview

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 06 May 2012 23:18:12 +0000

A rundown of summer movie releases. Which ones are we most looking forward to? Which ones will be busts?

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Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 46 minutes

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49: NBA Playoff Predictions, Quitting on a Movie and TV Check-In

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:22:46 +0000

Previewing the NBA Playoffs. How soon into a movie is it OK to give up? A quick check-in on Mad Men and Breaking Bad

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Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 40 minutes

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48: NFL Draft, House of Lies and Computer Woes

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:24:44 +0000

NFL Draft talk including Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, Trent Richardson and the Chicago Bears plans. A final discussion of season 1 of Showtime's House of Lies. And a discussion of Hippo's recent unfortunate tech disaster.

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Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 35 minutes

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Episode Links:

Todd McShay Mock Draft - ESPN Insider membership required
Mel Kiper Mock Draft - ESPN Insider membership required

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47: Ozzie Guillen, New TV Shows and Fancy Movie Theaters

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:24:06 +0000

Ozzie Guillen's latest faux pas. The new TV shows Magic City, Girls and Veep. And fancy movie theaters.

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Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 35 minutes

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Episode Links:

Castrogate Follies - Grantand article on Ozzie Guillen comments
iPic Theaters - Fancy Movie Theaters

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46: American Reunion, Shameless and Dwight Howard

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:07:14 +0000

The latest installment of one our generation's classic films, American Reunion is out. What did we think about it? Shameless wrapped up it's 2nd season. Has it cracked our Mount Rushmore of TV? Dwight Howard's been causing a stir, but was there more to him not opting out that no one is talking about?

To skip American Reunion talk, go to 11:34
To skip Shameless, go to 21:00

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Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 33 minutes

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Episode Links:

A Timely Conversation About the American Pie Franchise - Grantland article
Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg on Adam Carolla Show - American Reunion writers on Carolla's podcast
Firewall and Iceberg Podcast - Episode #122 - Shameless talk
Don't Believe the Hype: In-N-Out Burger - acSlater.com on In-N-Out Burger
The Basketball Jones - Episode #795 - Dwight Howard, Stan Van Gundy talk

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45: People Liking Their Jobs, Origin Story and Computer Gaming

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:41:15 +0000

Do people generally like their jobs? If not, is it all about money? Origin Story returns with a Chicago twist. With Diablo 3 and SimCity 5 coming soonish, is it time to start playing computer games again?

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Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 30 minutes

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44: NFL, Shaka Smart and A La Carte TV

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 02:05:00 +0000

Lots of NFL talk this week. Peyton Manning and his decision to join the Mile High Club. Tebowmania comes to the Big Apple. Sean Payton sits out the 2012 season. Then it's on to college basketball to talk about Shaka Smark spurning the Fighting Illini. Then it's time for some talk about why a la carte cable packages are crazy talk.

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Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 42 minutes

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Episode Links:

Sean Payton's Suspension Wasn't About Bounties - Bill Barnwell article
How Much Do You Pay For Each Cable Channel You Don't Watch - Uproxx article
A La Carte TV Is Never Happening - Berserk Hippo.com post

43: Mad Men, MLB Playoff Expansion and the Opera

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:06:01 +0000

We discuss the first four seasons of Mad Men and our recent (re)viewing of them. Then we talk about the addition of a second Wild Card team to the MLB playoffs. Then we chat about Chris' recent trip to the opera. And we squeeze in a brief discussion about the iOS game DrawSomething.

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Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 37 minutes

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Episode Links:

DrawSomething - iOS drawing game

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42: Apple TV, iPhone Carriers and The Lorax

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:38:50 +0000

The Apple TV has been updated. Is it finally worth it? Then, which iPhone carrier is Chris going with? Is there an advantage to one or the other? Finally, Chris talks about seeing the new animated movie The Lorax and we discuss animated movies in general.

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Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 36 minutes

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41: Ryan Braun, Luck and Video Games

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 01:01:00 +0000

First we discuss Ryan Braun's successful appeal of his failed drug test. Was it right? Did the system work? Was it fair? Then we talk about the first half of season 1 of HBO's new horse racing drama Luck. Is it moving to slow? Is it living up to the hype? Then we quickly discuss the new Modern Warfare 3 map Overwatch and the recent news about Assassin's Creed III.

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Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 39 minutes

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Episode Links:

ESPN.com article on Braun's collector
ESPN.com article where Braun says system failed
Sepinwall's Luck episode 5 post- Where he does the math on Jerry's spending
Did The Sopranos do more harm than good?: HBO and the decline of the episode - Article on the decline of episodic TV
Assasin's Creed 3 boxart

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40: Medieval Times, NASCAR and Origin Story

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:14:18 +0000

We discuss the dinner and tournament venue, Medieval Times. Is it worth the price? How's the food? How's the show? Then we discuss NASCAR, one of the sports we just can't get into. We try to figure out why and discuss how little we seem to know. Then we debut a new segment, talking about the origin of the phrase "the whole nine yards."

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Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 29 minutes

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Episode Links:

Medieval Times

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39: Sports Bucket Lists and Mac iMessages Beta

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:57:13 +0000

Chris and the Berserk Hippo discuss their sports "bucket" lists. Where haven't they been yet? Then a brief discussion about Apple's iMessages beta for the Mac.

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Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 38 minutes

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Episode Links:

Talia Baslam - Mad Men actress
Mac iMessages Beta

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38: NFL Recap, Chicago Pizza Chains and Hippo Highlights

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:38:00 +0000

We recap our NFL picks and close out the NFL season with some of the big topics including Peyton Manning's future and Tebowmania. Then we discuss our favorite Chicago pizza chains. Then we close it out with the latest installment of Hippo Highlights.

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Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 37 minutes

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Hippo Highlights:

Chris: Tweebot for iPad - ($2.99) iPad Twitter Client
Berserk Hippo: N-Control Avenger - ($49.99) Xbox Controller Enhancer

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37: House of Lies, Two Broke Girls and Pro Soccer

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:17:34 +0000

Time for some TV talk. This time it starts with Showtime's House of Lies, starring Don Cheadle. How good is it? Could it be better? Then we talk CBS' Two Broke Girls starring Kat Dennings. Are we still watching it? Can this show survive? Next we talk about professional soccer and it's inability to catch on as a major spectator sport in the US. Finally we close it out with a little bit of Presidential name game.

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Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 32 minutes

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36: Homeland, The Super Bowl and more

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:52:06 +0000

We start with a spoiler-free chat about Showtime's drama Homeland. Does it live up to the hype? How good is it? Then we talk about the Super Bowl. Who is going to win? Will it be a good game? Also, what is the state of the non-football aspects of the Super Bowl? Then we squeeze in some brief talk about the Pro Bowl, and sports All-Star games in general. Finally, Chris quickly shares his thoughts on the new Modern Warfare 3 maps.

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Co-Host: Chris (Chris)

Running Time: About 34 minutes

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35: Vacation Destinations and Hippo Highlights

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:23:15 +0000

The Berserk Hippo and Chris discuss vacation destinations. Where have they been? Where do they want to go? Where are their favorite places to visit. Then we discuss how long we could live without internet on vacations. What would it take for us to purchase internet on vacation? Then B-Bo makes a surprise appearance to discuss his trip to San Francisco. How much did he love the city? Finally, we finish up with some Hippo Highlights.

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Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)
Special Guest: B-Bo (http://twitter.com/brianbolek)

Running Time: About 31 minutes

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Hippo Highlights:

Chris: The Bridge - 2006 documentary about people committing suicide off the Golden Gate Bridge
Berserk Hippo:Kinzie Chophouse - Steakhouse in downtown Chicago, at the intersection of Kinzie Street and Wells Street

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34: iOS Gaming, Kindle Fire and Microsoft Kinect

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:25:56 +0000

Berserk Hippo and Chris are joined by their Game-A-Thon companion Dave to discuss so nerdy topics. They start with iOS gaming, including how mobile games compare to console games. They also pick some of their favorite games and discuss experiences with them. Then they discuss the Kindle Fire, which Chris received for Christmas. How does it stack up to the iPad? Then we quickly talk about the Microsoft Kinect for Xbox. Is it just a gimmick? Where does it fit in the future of gaming?

Co-Host: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Guest: Dave (http://twitter.com/dpbus)

Running Time: About 43 minutes

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Episode Links:

Bejeweled - Jewel matching game for multiple platforms
Words with Friends - Scrabble clone for mobile devices
Jetpack Joyride - iOS side scroller
Plants vs. Zombies - Multi-platform tower defense game
Major Nelson's Podcast - Xbox podcast
Kingdom Rush - iOS tower defense game
Tiny Wings - iOS side scroller
Tiny Tower - iOS tower building game
Strategiery - Risk-like iOS game
eBoy FixPix - iOS picture alignment game
Scribblenauts - Multi platform game
Spelltower - iOS word making game
Totally Rad Show - Podcast about movies, video games, TV and more
Weekend Confirmed - video game podcast
Bookworm - multi-platform word making game
Amazon Prime - Amazon discounted shipping and media service

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33: College Coaching Changes and Actors Affecting Interest

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:59:16 +0000

First we talk about recent trends with coaching changes in college football. Are they happening too quickly? What's the optimal length of time to give a coach? What about Bill O'Brien at Penn St., what does that mean for Chris' favorite school? Then we talk about how actors influence our interest in movies. Also, which specific actors do we prefer. And finally, we bring back Hippo Highlights.

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Guest: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 39 minutes

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Hippo Highlights:

Chris:We Bought A Zoo
Berserk Hippo: Lawn Funnel

Episode Links:

Turner Gill - Former Kansas Football Coach
Mark Mangino - Former Kansas Coach
Three and Out - John Bacon book about Rich Rodriguez's tenure as Michigan head football coach
Brown University Alum
SMU Death Penalty
Adam Sandler filmography
Judd Apatow frequent collaborators
Argo - Ben Affleck's next movie with Bryan Cranston, John Goodman and Kyle Chandler
Cameron Crow filmography

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32: 2012 Predictions

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:49:54 +0000

We make our predictions for 2012 across sports, movies, video games, tech and TV.

Guest: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 41 minutes

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Episode Links:

Hunger Games - Book series
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - Book, and soon to be movie
American Reunion trailer
Dark Knight Rises trailer

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31: The Random Show

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

We talk about a variety of topics this week without a set agenda. We talk about HBO's new series Luck, then run through Alan Sepinwall's list of best new shows. Then we talk about the Derrick Rose extension and the upcoming NBA season. Then we discuss New Year's and our past and future plans and then New Year's resolutions. We close it out with some talk about "New Year's Day" bowls happening on January 2nd this year. And we close with some really quick talk about Modern Warfare 3.

Guest: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 35 minutes

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Episode Links:

BS Report - Bill Simmons' podcast
Luck - New HBO drama about horse racing
Homeland - Showtime original series
Alan Sepinwall's Top New Shows of 2011
Skinny Kendrick Perkins

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30: Boardwalk Empire and Grantland.com

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

We discuss the Boardwalk Empire season 2 finale as well as the season as a whole. Spoilers ahead, so skip forward about halfway to skip it. Then we talked about Bill Simmons' website Grantland.com 6 months after it's launch. Has it lived up to expectations?

Guest: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 38 minutes

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Episode Links:

Godfather scene - The scene with the quote I mentioned
Cicero, IL - brief mention on Wikipedia of Capone
Lucky Luciano
Grantland Network Podcasts

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29: Game-A-Thon 2011 Recap, BCS Reform and No Huddle

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:42:56 +0000

We start with a recap Game-A-Thon 2011. How did it compare to the inaugural version? Will we do it again? Then we discuss the current state of the BCS and college bowl systems and talk about solutions. Finally, we wrap-up with another installment of No Huddle, our rapid fire segment where Chris doesn't know the topics ahead of time.

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Guest: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 32 Minutes

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28: Holiday Season Creep and Modern Warfare 3

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:52:45 +0000

We discuss the holiday creep of Christmas-related activities moving sooner and sooner into the year. How crazy is it? How much sooner can it start? We also discuss Black Friday. Are the deals worth it? Do we participate? How much earlier can the sales start? Then Tom joins us to give our post-release thoughts on Modern Warfare 3. How accurate were our predictions? What do we like and don't like? What are our favorite weapons and maps?

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Guests: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51) and Tom (http://acslater.com)

Running Time: About 51 minutes

Modern Warfare 3 Picks

Berserk Hippo (gamertag: BeserkHippo)

Weapon: UMP 45
Favorite Map: Village
Least Favorite Map: Mission)
Favorite Other: Stinger

Chris (cmwilliams5151)

Weapon: Type 95
Favorite Map: Dome)
Least Favorite Map: Mission and Carbon
Favorite Other: Escort Airdrop

Tom (MaKTR2)

Weapon: UMP45
Favorite Map: Seatown
Least Favorite Map: Interchange
Favorite Other: Sentry Gun and Remote Sentry

Episode Links:

acSlater.com - check out the new design

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27: Seeking Out Athletes and Modern Communication Habits

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:30:00 +0000

We discuss the idea of going out of your way to see a particular athlete from an out of town team. Does anyone do it anymore? Who would we want to see? What about historical players, who would we go back to see? Then we talk about technology has changed the way people communicate, and what the preferred method of communicating is. Then the Berserk Hippo discusses his time so far with the iPhone 4S.

Guest: Chris http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51

Running Time: 32 minutes

Episode Links:

Malice at the Palace - video of the 2006 brawl between the Indiana Paces and Detroit Pistons in which Pacers players go into the crow to fight with fans.

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26: LSU vs. Alabama and Video Game Marathon 2010

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:06:16 +0000

We begin with a discussion of the "Game of the Century" between LSU and Alabama. How good was it? Was the backlash called for? Then we are joined by Dave to discuss the 24-hour video game marathon the three of us participated in last season.

XBOX Live Gamertags:

Dave - MagicBus578
Chris - cmwilliams5151
Hippo - BeserkHippo

Guests: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51) and Dave (http://twitter.com/dpbus)

Running Time: About 33 minutes

Episode Links:

Totally Rad Show
Call of Duty: Black Ops
Modern Warfare 3
NBA 2K11
NHL 2K
TMNT: Turtles In Time - XBOX Live Arcade game
X-Men - XBOX Live Arcade Game
Weekend Confirmed - video game podcast

25: Back to the Future 2, Revisiting NFL Picks and Big 10 Football

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:26:29 +0000

Chris and I talk Back to the Future 2. How much of the future scenes did they get right? How close is any of that to reality? Then we re-visit our NFL picks at the midpoint of the season and talk a little Big Ten Football

Guest: Chris http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51

Running Time: About 38 minutes

24: TV and Modern Warfare 3 Preview

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:16:00 +0000

We have a TV chat regarding Fox's cancelled TV show The Chicago Code, AMC's The Walking Dead and HBO's Boardwalk Empire. Then we are joined by Tom from ACSlater.com to talk about next week's release of Modern Warfare 3. What are our expectations? What features are we looking forward to most/least?

Guests: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51) and Tom (http://acslater.com)

Running Time: About 44 Minutes

Hippo Highlights:

Tom: Insidious and Red State - horror movies
Chris: Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter - biography of Abe Lincoln with fictional side story
Berserk Hippo: Reeses' Peanut Butter Cups - favorite Halloween candy

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23: Halloween, Paying College Athletes and No Huddle

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:18:00 +0000

We share our thoughts on Halloween. Talk about past adventures and costumes and what we like about the day. Then we dive into a discussion about paying college athletes. Should players be paid? Is there a better system? Finally we give a second go of our quick subject discussion, formerly called "Rapid Fire" and now called "No Huddle".

Guest: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 35 minutes

Hippo Highlights:

Chris: Doggcatcher - Android OS Podcatcher application ($6.99)
Berserk Hippo: Instapaper - iOS App/Web site for saving articles to read offline ($4.99 for iOS)

Episode Links:

Northwestern Athletic Budget - ESPN.com article
Why Athletes Should Not Be Paid - ESPN.com Insider ($) article
Jay Paterno On Pay to Play - ESPN.com article
BS Report with Blake Griffin
Battlefield 3 - Video game

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22: Breaking Bad Season 4 and the Chicago Marathon

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:06:59 +0000

Chris and I discuss the season 4 finale of Breaking Bad. How good was it? What do we think is coming in the final 16 episodes? Then Chris discusses his experience running the Chicago Marathon. Was it worth it? Would he do it again? Recommend it to others?

Guest: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 42 Minutes

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Hippo Highlights:

Chris: Run for the Zoo - 5K/10K race through Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo
Berserk Hippo: CarAudio Connect AUX with Bluetooth - Auxillary Input Bluetooth adapter for car

Episode Links:

Chicago Marathon

21: Steve Jobs, iPhone 4S Disappointment and Best Month for Sport

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:16:29 +0000

We discuss the just breaking news (at recording time) of Steve Jobs untimely death. The impact on society and technology that is his legacy. Then we cover the "disappointment" of the iPhone 4S announcement. Why were people so "let down?" Did we agree with the disappointment? Are we excited for the new device? Then we finish up with a discussion about what is the best sports month? What is the worst? And don't forget to visit our new Facebook Page http://facebook.com/hippopodamus

Guest: Chris http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51

Running Time: About 39 minutes

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Hippo Highlights:

Chris: Logitech Harmony One - universal remote
Berserk Hippo: Confidence - 2003 movie about con men starring Ed Burns, Paul Giamatti and Dustin Hoffman

Episode Links:

Steve Jobs coup
NeXt - Steve Job's former company
NeXTSTEP - Operating System that became OS X
iCon: Steve Jobs, The Greatest Second Act in the History of Business - Unauthorized Steve Jobs biography
Henry Ford/Assembly Line
Palm Treo 650
iPhone 4S
Logitech Harmony 650
Glengarry Glen Ross - 1992 movie
Dark Blue - Cancelled TNT TV show

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20: 3D Movies, Booing Players and Video Game Consoles

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:25:36 +0000

We discuss the pros and cons of 3D movies. Is it worth the extra money? Will it eventually make it into all of our homes? Then we switch to spots and discuss whether or not it's OK to boo players on your favorite team. Then we wrap-up by discussing which video game console is best for different people.

Guest: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 31 minutes

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19: Game of Thrones and Season Tickets

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:41:54 +0000

Chris and I discuss season one of HBO's Game of Thrones (beware of spoilers). Does it live up to the potential of the books? How good is it on it's own? Then we talk about being a season ticket holder for a sports team. Is it everything we thought it was? Is it worth the money?

Guest: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 40 minutes

Hippo Highlights:

Chris: New Girl - new Fox TV show
Berserk Hippo: La Crosse Technology Alpha Power Battery Charger BC1000

Episode Links:

George R. Martin - Author of Game of Thrones
A Song of Fire and Ice - book series
Emmy The Office parody
The Killing - AMC TV show
Peter Dinklage
Saint John of Las Vegas
Whitney
2 Broke Girls

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18: Entourage Finale, Sports Video Games and More

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:00:00 +0000

A spoiler-filled discussion of the Entourage series final (skip ahead about 11 minutes if you don't want it ruined). Did it live up to expectations? Then we talk about sports games in general. What kind do we like? How does it compare to what sports we like most? Why is NCAA Football so broken? We close it out with a new segment full of short, quick topics.

Guest: Chris http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51

Running Time: About 37 minutes

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Hippo Highlights:

Chris: "The Goonies Are Good Enough" video part 1 - part 2
Berserk Hippo: Tweet Marker - Twitter "bookmark" API

Episode Links:

Hippo Podamus #10 - NCAA Football 12 podcast
Moneyball movie
Moneyball book
Hippo Podamus #16 - Podcast with burger restaurant discussion
Words with Friends
Reeder - RSS app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
Boardwalk Empire

17: The Goonies and the NFL

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:14:00 +0000

We talk about *The Goonies*, which I can now cross off my list of shame. Did it live up to my expectations? What were the highs and lows? Then we discuss the NFL, starting with our hometown Chicago Bears and their chances this season. Then we go through all the NFL divisions and pick our winners and ultimately our Super Bowl champ. Plus, the return of Hippo Highlights!

Guest: Chris http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51

Running Time: About 38 minutes

Hippo Highlights

Chris - Sons of Anarchy - TV show on FX
Berserk Hippo - The Solid Verbal - college football podcast

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Berserk Hippo's Picks:

NFC Division Winners: Eagles, Packers, Falcons, Rams
NFC Wild Cards: Saints, Cowboys
NFC Champ: Packers over Falcons
AFC Division Winners: Pats, Steelers, Texans, Chargers
AFC Wild Cards: Ravens, Raiders
AFC Champ: Pats over Chargers
Super Bowl Champ: Packers over Pats

Chris' Picks:

NFC Division Winners: Cowboys, Packers, Falcons, Rams
NFC Wild Cards: Saints, Buccaneers
NFC Champ: Packers
AFC Division Winners: Jets, Steelers, Texans, Chargers
AFC Wild Cards: Patriots, Ravens
AFC Champ: Patriots
Super Bowl Champ: Patriots over Packers

16: The New Format

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:39:00 +0000

We bust out the new format of our show, three short topics instead of one long one. We start by catching up on our summer TV shows. Then we move on to Fantasy Football and talk about why Berserk Hippo hates it. We follow-it up with a discussion of the "fast casual" burger joints that are all the rage.

Guest: Chris http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51

Running Time: About 33 minutes

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15: Sports-College Football Preview

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 14:39:00 +0000

We do our own version of a 2011 College Football Preview., with a heavy focus on the Big Ten. Then we quickly talk about the other conferences, our Heisman picks and who we think will win the National Championship.

Guest: Chris http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51

Running Time: About 36 minutes

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14: Movies-Lists of Shame

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:29:00 +0000

Movie List of Shames are the topic this week. Find out what movies we haven't seen and why we haven't seen them. How shocked will you be? Did we miss any obvious ones?

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Guest: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 35 minutes

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13: Tech-Home Theater PCs

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:24:00 +0000

We discuss our own personal Home Theater PC setups, as well as available out-of-the box options. Which do we prefer? What are the pros and cons of each? What is the best setup? Plus we briefly discuss Modern Warfare 3 and the latest trailer.

Guest: Tom http://acslater.com

Running Time: 35 minutes

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12: TV-Summer Shows

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:19:00 +0000

We discuss summer TV shows already in progress, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage and Breaking Bad. Currently (or at some point) all of these shows were on one of our Mt. Rushmore's of TV shows. Where do they stand now? How are the current seasons going? And what other summer shows are we watching?

Guest: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 29 minutes

Hippo Highlights:

- Chris: The Challenge

- Berserk Hippo: In Plain Sight

11: Random-The Great Urban Race

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:22:00 +0000

We discuss our experience in The Great Urban Race, a scavenger hunt through the city of Chicago. We talk about what we liked and didn't like. Was it everything we hoped for? Would we do it again?

Guest: Chrishttp://twitter.com/cmwilliams51

Running Time: About 23 minutes

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-Warrior Dash

10: Video Games-NCAA Football 12

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:56:42 +0000

We discuss our feelings about NCAA Football 12 after a little more than a week with the game. How does it compare to last year's version? What new features are good? What are it's flaws? Then we talk about other sports games, including our time with NBA 2K11 and we wrap it up with our picks of our favorite sports games ever.

Guest: Chris (http://twitter.com/cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 32 Minutes

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Hippo Highlights:

Chris: NHL '94
BerserkHippo: WCW/nWo Revenge

9: Movies-Zookeeper

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:05:00 +0000

Three-man podcast on the topic of Kevin James' new movie Zookeeper. How bad is it? How does it stack up to the worst movies we have ever seen in the theater? We also talk about Ken Jeong's unique background and give some suggestions for other talking animal movies to see...

Guests: Chris (@cmwilliams) and Dave (@dpbus)

Running Time: About 30 minutes

Hippo Highlights:

Berserk Hippo: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Secret of the Ooze
Chris: Howard the Duck
Dave: Bedknobs and Broomsticks

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8: Sports-Best Team vs. Champion

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:31:00 +0000

We discuss the different between the best team and a champion, including specific examples. We also discuss college football playoffs and early picks for college football national champion.

Guest: Chris

Running Time: About 30 minutes

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Hippo Highlights: 2011 College Football National Champion

Berserk Hippo: Alabama Crimson Tide
Chris: Oklahoma Sooners

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7: Tech-Upgrading Macs

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 21:50:01 +0000

A discussion of upgrading Mac computers. When do we upgrade? When should you upgrade? The "new car on the block" affect on upgrading computers. Tons of drooling over the MacBook Air. Plus a couple of pretty nerdy software picks.

Guest: Dave

Hippo Highlights

Dave: github for Mac
Berserk Hippo: Reeder for Mac

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6: Video Games-Modern Warfare 3 and Battlefield 3

Berserk Hippo — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:30:00 +0000

We discuss Modern Warfare 3 and Battlefield 3 based on recently released trailers and our history with the game. Are we excited about the latest Call of Duty installment? Is there anyway that Battlefield can overthrow the king? And how long can this genre keep chugging along?

Guests: Chris (@cmwilliams51) and Tom (acslater.com)

Running Time: About 25 minutes

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5: TV-Breaking Bad

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:25:00 +0000

A spoiler-free discussion of the AMC TV show Breaking Bad. Neither Chris or I had seen this show prior to a few months ago so we do a review of the show after consuming the first three seasons. Find out what we like and how it compares to Mad Men. We also talked about other shows and how long a series should run.

Guest: Chris (@cmwilliams51)

Running Time: About 16 minutes

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4: Random-Greeting Cards and Gift Giving

Berserk Hippo — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 02:54:00 +0000

Guest: Chris (@cmwilliams51)

Chris joins me to discuss copying greeting card content, "asking" for gifts, and the unsurprising nature of gift giving in the 21st century.

Running Time: About 16 minutes