This Week in Geek

TWiG Appearances - TFWire Episode #139

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:34:48 -0400

After the show with the guys from the TFWire Podcast, the crew of TFWire asked Mike "The Birdman" Dodd to join in on their show.

On Episode 139, Mike joins in as a guest discussing Hasbro vs. The Fans

Want to check out TFWire? Head to http://tfwire.com

Check out the episode by downloading it here: http://www.tfrollout.com/podcast/TF_WIRE_EP139.mp3

TWiG-PBC Productions Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:17:58 -0400

Today we bring you another interview in our ever growing repertoire of interviews, the fine folks over at PBC Productions; Brett Vanderbrook, Darrin DeMarco, Lindsey "Z." Briggs, and Chad Williams.

The crew talks about how they got together, some behind the scenes moments, and exclusives on Season 2 of Captain S!

Check out all their videos at http://pbc-productions.com or you can also find them at http://screwattack.com

So download and enjoy!

Interviewers:
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

TWiG-Geek Gamers - Episode 003

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:38:48 -0400

Finally after a serious gaming hiatus, Geek Gamers is back jam packed with all of your favourites from the TWiG Crew.

Today we review Turok, Lost Odyssey, Virtua Fighter 5 Online, DragonballZ Burst Limit, Mario Kart Wii, and Professor Layton.

So download and enjoy!

Reviewers:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd
Stefan "The Skunk" Pelletier

TWiG-Geek Roundtable - 006 - Indiana Jones

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:06:07 -0400

Grab your hat and grab your bullwhip, we talk about the other George Lucas Franchise other than Star Wars, Indiana Jones!

Announcements for TWiG, a call for submissions, and more in an packed filled hour!

So download and enjoy!

Links Mentioned in this episode:

Tribute to Nick: http://www.501st.com/
http://www.501st.com/members/displaymember.cfm?costumeID=15&userID=3671

Link for the Angry Video Game Nerd: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/34277.html

Geeks:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd
Stefan "The Skunk" Pelletier

TWiG Reviews - Fretlight Guitar

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:17:30 -0400

Here is another short video review for you guys. It's the review of the Fretlight Guitar from http://fretlight.com

So download and enjoy!

Reviewers:
Pierce "The Punk" Derks

TWiG Reviews - Episode 04

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:24:28 -0400

Well it's been a while, so lets clear the backlog of our newest DVD collection as we take a look at Diary of the Dead, Cloverfield, Night of the Living Dorks, The Prom Night Collection, Sweeny Todd, and Lipstick Jungle.

So download and enjoy!

Reviewers:
Stefan "The Skunk" Pelletier
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

TWiG-MUFON - Mutual UFO Network: Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:31:00 -0400

Today Mike again goes solo (don't worry Snowball and the Punk will be back)as he speaks to Jim Bouck, the New York State Director of the Mutual UFO Network at http://mufon.com

So download and enjoy!

Interviewers:
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

TWiG-Ironman of Gaming 2008 Texas Trip Roundup

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:47:41 -0400

Well after traveling through 7 states, 72 hours of traveling on the bus, and 7 days later we at TWiG are exhausted, however we cannot go to bed without podcasting!

This is the roundup of the entire trip that the TWiG crew took to Dallas TX to the Ironman of Gaming 2008 run by http://screwattack.com, plus the On Location Interview with Cali Lewis of http://geekbrief.tv

Thanks to all our new found friends that we met in Texas! You all rock!

Geeks:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd
Stefan "The Skunk" Pelletier

TWiG-The Crew of the TFWire Podcast

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:09:31 -0400

Well it was bound to happen, that's right, another Transformers show! Mike sits down at the virtual roundtable to discuss the history of those Disguised Robots with the Transformers Experts from the longest running Transformers Podcast TFWire - Transformers Week in Review.

Check out the TFWire podcast at http://tfwire.com, and their YouTube Figure Reviews at http://www.youtube.com/user/baltmatrix

So download and enjoy!

Geeks:
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd
Jesse aka Matrix Prime - http://twitter.com/matrix_prime
Matt Spada aka Spada - http://twitter.com/baltmatrix

TWiG-Ghostbusters Roundtable with Chris Stewart of protoncharging.com

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:32:33 -0400

If there is one piece of advice we Geeks can give you our listeners, it's this: DON'T CROSS THE STREAMS!

Well being one to push the envelope we cross our streams with Chris Stewart of protoncharging.com. By far our favourite Ghostbusters expert. Listen as Mike talks as we hopefully nuke a few ghosts along the way.

Check out all things Ghostbusters from news, to talks about our favourite ghost franchise at http://protoncharging.com

So download and enjoy!

Geeks:
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd
Chris Stewart of http://protoncharging.com

TWiG Reviews - Flip Video Ultra

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:55:52 -0400

Here is another Geek Gadget Review for you all, this time in video form! Below is a video that was recorded and edited using the Flip Video Ultra Camcorder from Pure Digital Technologies.

Check them out at http://theflip.com

If you would like an in depth review, head to Steve's post at http://stevesaylor.net/node/305

Hope you enjoy!

TWiG-The Jacob's Brothers - True Confessions of a Fanboy Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Sat, 31 May 2008 03:09:14 -0400

As we are fans of our own kind and those who write about us, we were more than giddy with joy as Mike was able to geek out and fanboy out with The Jacob's Brothers, James and Jacob. They are the authors of "True Confessions of a Fanboy - The True Story of What It Means To Be a Fanboy and The Insanity That Goes Along With Living With One."

You can check out the book at http://truefanboy.com

So download and enjoy!

Interviewer:
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

TWiG-Chris Roe Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Tue, 27 May 2008 02:38:24 -0400

With the release of the special Remastered 40th Anniversary edition of Night of the Living Dead, we horror fans at TWiG are not only fans, but believers in this great material that has stood the test of time.

One of those believers is Chris Roe, the director for the documentary "One for the Fire" which is a special feature on the 40th Anniversary edition. Chris brings the cast back together for this documentary, and we pick the brains of Chris about this great Dead Franchise.

So download and enjoy!

Interviewers:
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd
Pierce "The Punk" Derks

Wrong Guy, Wrong Time - An Audio Drama

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Thu, 22 May 2008 02:17:07 -0400

Pile-Driving The Shark Productions presents:
Wrong Guy, Wrong Time - An Audio Drama

SYNOPSIS: Dave, a hapless Bank Employee, is caught in the middle of a French terrorist attack at his bank by a mysterious group called, THE BLACK SHADOWS. With the help of some action heroes of our past, Dave is definitely the wrong guy in a wrong time. This hilarious Audio Drama is produced by Pile-driving The Shark Productions in association with CRNC 90.1 FM The Heat, Niagara's New Rock.

CREDITS:
Producer, Writer
Mike Dodd

Audio Director, sound design and mixing by
Pierce Derks

Audio Assistant, Production Assistant
Mike Gallo

Voice talent
David Denis
Mike Dodd
Pierce Derks
Kevin MacDonald
AJ Bernard
Ashley Pawliw
Stefan Pelltier
Mike Gallo
Shawn Sheppard
and narrated by Steve Saylor

and a very special thanks to Sean Schemmel and Stan Bush

TWiG-Wil Wheaton Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Fri, 16 May 2008 01:20:54 -0400

Part of being a geek is embracing everything you can about the geek culture, the one person in geekdom that literally has embraced everything there is to be a geek, and loves it, is our special guest, Wil Wheaton.

Wil is a geek, a writer, a blogger, a gamer, and an actor. You may remember him as Wesley Crusher from Star Trek The Next Generation, but he is most well known for his writing over at his blog http://wilwheaton.typepad.com; and through his books, Dancing Barefoot, Just a Geek, and The Happiest Days of Our Lives.

Today, Steve and Wil discuss Wil's writing, podcast fiction, TechTV, and everything geeky in between.

Make sure to check out Wil's blog at http://wilwheaton.typepad.com

Buy Wil's Books:
Dancing Barefoot
Just a Geek
The Happiest Days of Our Lives

So download and enjoy!

Interviewers:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor

TWiG-Geek Roundtable - 005 - Star Trek

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Wed, 07 May 2008 01:20:09 -0400

To boldly go where no geeks has gone before!

Today, we geeks take a look at the 40 year franchise that is Star Trek. With special guests from Bravo Fleet Play by Email Roleplaying Gamers Stefan "The Skunk" Pelletier, and AJ "The Saint" Bernard.

Download and enjoy!

Geeks:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd
Stefan "The Skunk" Pelletier
AJ "The Saint" Bernard

TWiG-Episode033 - All Good Things...

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:41:28 -0400

All Good Things...

This Week, we bring to you, the final episode of our Radio Broadcasts on 90.1 FM The Heat, Niagara's New Rock. We would like to thank everyone at 90.1 FM and all their support.

This by all means does not mean TWiG is officially done. Stay tuned to http://thisweekingeek.net for our continued podcast.

So download and enjoy!

Geeks:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

TWiG-David Hayter Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:21:02 -0400

Today, not only does This Week in Geek have an awesome interview with David Hayter, The Voice of Solid Snake, as well as Writer of X-Men 1 and 2, and one of the writers of the current adaptation of Watchmen. We have an awesome exclusive before anyone else about Watchmen!!

So download and really, really enjoy!

Interviewers:
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

TWiG-Episode032 - Social Media: Interviews with J.C. Hutchins and Chris Brogan

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:43:21 -0400

Geek Media

Today on the second to last Radio Broadcast of This Week in Geek, we bring you two power packed Interviews that we could fit in an one hour show! This Week we got to talk to Podcast Author of the 7th Son Trilogy, J.C. Hutchins and Co-Founder of Podcamp Chris Brogan!

You don't want to miss this guys! Thanks to J.C. and Chris for being a part of the show!

Websites:
J.C. Hutchins - http://jchutchins.net
Chris Brogan - http://chrisbrogan.com

So download and enjoy!

Don't forget to tune in live on Friday April 18th at 9:30am EST for our last Radio Broadcast in the Fishbowl!

Geeks:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

TWiG-Episode031 - Our Childhood Video Game Franchises

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:12:00 -0400

Geekhood Video Games

This week as we wind down to our final radio broadcast, we take a look back to our past to our favourite childhood video game franchises.

So download and enjoy!

Geeks:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

TWiG-Episode030 - Batman

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:59:07 -0400

Batgeek

This week we stay in the DC Universe and discuss the Dark Knight himself, Batman.

So download and enjoy!

Geeks:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

TWiG-Dean Haglund Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:44:24 -0400

Today we bring you another Special Interview Treat for you geeks. In this episode Mike brings you Dean Haglund. He is most famous for the character Richard "Ringo" Langly on The X-Files, and it's popular spin off series, The Lone Gunman!

Check out Dean at http://deanhaglund.com

Also if you are in the Winnipeg area, make sure to head to Rumours Comedy Club starting today April 1st through April 12th. For more info head to http://www.rumourscomedyclub.com

So download and enjoy!

Interviewer:
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

TWiG-Evil Dead: The Musical - Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:48:02 -0400

One of the highlights of Podcamp Toronto for the TWiG Crew was being able to take in a performance of Evil Dead: The Musical. We loved it so much, we really wanted to talk to the cast. So today in a very special interview episode, Mike and Snowball had a chance to sit down over the phone with Mike "Nug" Nahrgang who plays Jake, and Alison Smyth who plays Cheryl in the current Toronto 2008 Cast.

Make sure to check out the Diesel Playhouse Production of Evil Dead: The Musical in Toronto Ontario Canada. For more info on the production head to http://www.evildeadthemusical.com/ Make sure to tell them This Week in Geek sent ya!

Cast Websites:
Alison Smyth - http://www.alisonsmyth.com/
Mike "Nug" Nahrgang - http://www.diamondfield.com/mikenugnahrgang.php

Songs Played with Permission:
"What The F*** is that?!"
"Look Who's Evil Now!"

Soundtrack can be found at http://www.evildeadthemusical.com

Episode is tagged Explicit for Language

So download and enjoy!

Interviewers:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

TWiG-Episode029 - Superman

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:07:52 -0400

Supergeek

In being consistent with our usual lateness, our Toronto intern Dave is going to get an earful, we bring you our look at the 70 year Superman Franchise

So download and enjoy!

Geeks:
Steve "Snowball' Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

TWiG Reviews - Episode 03

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:52:57 -0400

Here we go with another TWiG Reviews show! Today Stefan "The Skunk" Pelletier takes over the reigns as we review Shoot 'em Up, Dragonlance, Halloween, Rush Hour 3, Evil Dead Collectors Edition, and King of Kong.

So download and enjoy!

Reviewers:
Stefan "The Skunk" Pelletier
Pierce "The Punk" Derks
Jordan "Headphones" Rutherford

TWiG-Episode028 - Star Trek Franchise

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:56:36 -0400

Geek Trek

This episode we discuss the Star Trek Franchise, which we liked so much, we may try to do another Geek Roundtable about one of our Geek Cornerstones.

So download, enjoy, and Live Long and Prosper

Geeks:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

TWiG-Episode027 - Buffy The Vampire Slayer

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:20:45 -0400

Buffy The Geek Slayer

A bit out of order, and a bit old, but still a great episode all together!

So download and enjoy!

Geeks:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

TWiG-Episode026 - Movie Badasses

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:26:50 -0500

Badass Geeks!

Tad late again, but thats okay, this is a good episode! Trust me, worth the wait. Anyway today we talk about our favourite Movie Badasses. You know, John McClaine, Chuck Norris, etc.

So download and enjoy!

Geeks:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

TWiG-Episode025 - TWiG One Year Anniversary

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:43:06 -0500

A little late....sorry....This is our One Year Anniversary Show that was aired on Feb 8th, 2008.

Sorry for the long delay, the news may be old, but listen to hear our commentary on each story, as well as our look ahead at the Geek movies of 2008.

So download and enjoy!

Geeks:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

TWiG-Episode024 - Smallville

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:59:00 -0500

Geekville

Bringing in 2008 Live on Air, this week we talk about the Smallville Series.

Plus a special message for the TWiG listeners.

So download and enjoy!

Geeks:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

Black Shadow - Episode/Issue #05

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:25:12 -0500

SYNOPSIS: Still in Black Shadow's past we learn more about the connection between Father James and the demonic and angelic forces which ends in a showdown. Back to the present, we are now faced with a demon posessed Clayskin whom Shadow recognizes, in which also ends in a showdown.....

Time: 33:16
Episode Recap: J.C. Hutchins - 7th Son Trilogy - http://jchutchins.net
Promo: Podcamp Toronto 2008 - http://podcamptoronto.pbwiki.com
Want to send feedback?
email: mail@stevesaylor.net
Voicemail: (206)984-3671

TWiG-Geek Roundtable - 004 - Resident Evil

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:27:52 -0500

Our first recorded episode in 2008 we bring back a TWiG Classic, the Geek Roundtables.

This week we talk about the Resident Evil franchise from video games to films.

So download and enjoy

Geek Panel:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd
Jordan "Headphones" Rutherford

TWiG-Geek Gamers - Episode 002

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:45:41 -0500

Bringing you more Geek Gaming goodness, we bring you Episode 2 featuring games such as Nintendo Wii's Lego Star Wars Complete Saga, the Wii Zapper; as well as Xbox 360's Call of Duty 4, Guitar Hero 3, Scene it; and the portable platforms, the Sony PSP's Spiderman 3, and lastly the Nintendo DS' Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hour Glass.

Plus, a special new episode of Geek Gadgets looking at the gaming accessories from Nyko

So download and enjoy

Reviewers:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd
Pierce "The Punk" Derks
David "Double D" Denis
Lindsay "The Lackey" Latham

TWiG Fan Service - Episode 002 - A Conversation with Sean Schemmel

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:00:33 -0500

Happy 2008 Everybody!!!

Today we bring on the most epic, awesome-ist (yes it's a word now!) interview we did before the Christmas Holidays with the voice of Goku on Dragonball Z, Sean Schemmel. In this interview we cover politics, philosophy, video games, and boobs. Oh yes, it's just that eclectic.

This episode brought to you by Anime on Request in St. Catharines Ontario.

So download and enjoy!

Interviewers:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

Black Shadow - Episode/Issue #04

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 04:22:48 -0500

SYNOPSIS: We go back again to Black Shadow's past where he is met with evil itself, and we learn what Father James has to do with it....

Time: 33:30
Episode Recap: Steve Riekeberg - http://geekcred.net
Music: Geoff Smith - Christmas Time All Around the World - http://thegeoffsmith.com
Promo: Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff - Transistor Radio - http://transistorradio.podshow.com
Want to send feedback?
email: mail@stevesaylor.net
Voicemail: (206)984-3671

TWiG - 2007 Holiday Gift Guide

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (Snowball and Birdman) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 13:54:24 -0500

Well Happy Holidays to all our Geek friends!!!

Today we bring you our own 2007 Holiday Gift Guide, covering all the greatest DVD's, Video Games, and Comics to give to the geek in your life!

So download and enjoy!

Life Day Geeks:
Steve "Snowball" Saylor
Mike "The Birdman" Dodd

Our picks:

DVD's
1) Heroes Season 1
2) Transformers HD-DVD
3) Hot Fuzz - 3 Disc Special Collector's Edition
4) DragonballZ - Remastered 3 Seasons
5) Serenity Collector's Edition

Honorable Mentions:
Hatchet
Stardust
Masters of Horror Box Set

Video Games - All Consoles
1) Guitar Hero 3 - Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360
2) Halo 3 - Xbox 360
3) Call of Duty 4 - Xbox 360
4) Metroid Prim 3: Corruption - Nintendo Wii
5) NHL 2K8 - Xbox 360

Honorable Mentions:
Bioshock - Xbox 360
Wario Ware: Smooth Moves - Nintendo Wii
Virtua Tennis 3 - Xbox 360

Comic Books:
1) Marvel Zombies: Army of Darkness - Marvel
2) Civil War - Marvel
3) League of Extraordinary Gentlemen - Black Dossier
4) Heroes Volume 1
5) Stephen King's Dark Tower

Honorable Mentions:
Gerard Way's Umbrella Academy
Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Season 8 - The Long Way Home
Captain America Issue #25

Intern's Pick:
DVD - 300
Video Game - Valve's Orange Box