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Brief Reviews: Epsiode 3 – DJ Hero

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:35:40 +0000

Yo! DJ Double D here with the third episode of Brief Reviews. In this one I’m talking about DJ Hero. It’s like Guitar Hero, but with DJ’s! Wika wika wika!

Brief Reviews: Epsiode 2 – Brutal Legend

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:34:56 +0000

Hey guys, here’s the long awaited second episode of Brief Reviews where I talk about Brutal Legend with Jack Black. This game will rock your face off!

TWIG – Joe Manganiello Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:18:45 +0000

We’ve been having alot of interviews recently haven’t we? Well, we continue that trend today and we talk to someone who will be familiar with to those of you who have seen the Spiderman movies and One Tree Hill. We are talking to actor Joe Manganiello, who played Flash Thompson in spidey and Owen in One [...]

TWIG – Nerd News 004 – Week of November 2

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:10:57 +0000

This just in, Double d has gone missing! More on this and other stories at 11! The world splitting itself apart, and microtransactions. What do these both have in common? IF you answered that they are both part of this weeks NNN episode, then you’d be right. So sit down, tune in and geek out, it’s [...]

The Birdman Prophecies-SouthPeak Game’s Crime Scene-Sneak peak

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:06:21 +0000

Crime dramas seem to be a dime a dozen these days from CSI: New York to such new fare like NCIS:Los Angeles….it seems like no matter where you turn, you can’t escape crime and even transcended into the video game world. Crime games are nothing new and have been around forever and infact my first [...]

TWIG – Billy West Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:35:09 +0000

So what do Stimpy, Bugs Bunny and Doug Funny and Fry from Futurama all have in common? Once again, if you said animated characters your a smart ass, but they have a legend of voice acting behind them! The answer is Billy West! Billy West has voiced so many iconic characters that have such a connection so many [...]

TWIG – Nerd News 003 – Week of October 26

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:37:49 +0000

This just in, Birdman is engaged! More on this and other stories at 11! This time we’re dead serious about the above news bit, listen in to find out the details, of course, we’ve still got this weeks great geeky news, which seems to have fallen heavy on the video Game side of things this week. [...]

TWIG – Episode 070 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:21:00 +0000

Who are your 4 favorite mutants? The X men? The Fantastic Four? Nope! The Teenage mutant ninja turtles! TWIG’s 4 season is underway and we ninja kick it off with a bang! We are talking about the heroes in a half shell who are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year! Join Dave, Mike and Pierce as [...]

TWIG – Nerd News 002 – Week of October 19

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:35:30 +0000

This just in, Birdman is a father! More on this and other stories at 11! We bring you yet another week of geeky news footage, and more of Mike’s crazy antics. This week stories cover Left 4 Dead 2, Mad Max, Xbox Live and much much more. So sit down and tune in, because it’s the [...]

TWIG – Nerd News 001 – Week of October 12

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:34:57 +0000

This just in, TWIG opens news desk! More on this and other stories at 11! Just kidding about the 11 part. We here at TWiG strive to constantly improve the way we deliver content, and the weekly news is no different, which is why we’ve split it from our by-weekly topic shows in order to keep [...]

Brief Reviews: Episode 1 – Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:11:12 +0000

This is the first episode of a new video show I created called Brief Reviews where I briefly review shows in my boxers. In this episode I talk about Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes where Ahsoka is still just as much of a stupid little brat as she is in the show.

TWIG Appearances – Triple Feature

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:29:02 +0000

We love to partner with cool people and one of those people is Mike Blanchard and the Geekcast radio network. Recently Birdman sat down for a few episodes with the other Mike in his life and talk about Sam Raimi’s Spiderman Franchise but also about one of the greatest cartoons ever, Teenage mutant ninja turtles [...]

TWIG – Josh keaton Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:11:00 +0000

So what do Spiderman, Revolver Ocelot and a boy band all have in common? If you answered they are words, well first off your a smart ass, however if you answered, Josh Keaton, a winner is you! Today Birdman and Double D sit down with veteran voice actor Josh Keaton and talk about video games to [...]

TRS – Achievement Whore vs. Goal Orientented Gamer

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:40:32 +0000

It’s funny how over the past 3 years we’ve all seen the word achievement show up in our everyday life, most notably because of the Xbox 360. Thanks to that one console, games across many platforms, the PlayStation 3, and PC gaming included now have tons of games that have some sort of achievement system [...]

TWIG – Steve Papoutsis, Dead Space: Extraction Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:11:44 +0000

Common sense says “Don’t go into the dark” and “Don’t go lookin’ for trouble” but in the EA’s Dead Space Universe, this advice is generally ignored and thats what makes REAL SPACE and REAL TERROR. TWIG gets armed with our rivet guns and don our space suits and go huntin for those alien Necromorphs and show [...]

TWIG – Episode 069 – Hellboy

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:12:24 +0000

In the absence of light, darkness prevails. There are things that go bump in the night, TWIG Listeners. Make no mistake about that. And we are the ones who bump back. Today the BRPD opens it’s doors to the crew of This Week in Geek and we talk about the world’s most famous Paranormal Investigator, Hellboy! Comic [...]

TWIG-Geek Roundtable – 015 – Toronto Interntional Film Festival ‘09

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:47:44 +0000

What’s up Film lovers! Welcome to a special presentation of TWIG as Pierce & Charly team up to talk about their experiences from the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival. They’ll be covering the best & the worst of the fest with high profile flicks such as ‘Up In The Air’, ‘Whip It’, ‘Bad Lieutenant’, [...]

TWIG – Fan DVD Commentary – X-Men Origins: Wolverine

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:36:54 +0000

Skint! What’s up bub? We’re the best at what we do and what we do ain’t very nice….the immortal words of the TWIG who are paraphrasing Wolverine! In today’s DVD commentary we take a look at Fox’s X men Origins:Wolverine Join Dave and Stefan and Mike as they learn what it takes to go through the Weapon [...]

Geek Gadgets Review – Flip Mino

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:18:57 +0000

Hey there geeks, geekettes, and cousin its, Steve “Snowball” Saylor here with a video review of the Flip Mino that we received recently. If you want to see another video I made with the Flip Mino footage, here’s one I did about a month or so ago. As always, I remain, obediently yours Steve

TRS – Games for your lunchbreak or other downtimes

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:54:58 +0000

Over the recent few months I’ve found a few new games to play that can be played in 5-10 minute spurts once or twice a day. I’ve gotten myself into them and haven;t quit after the first week of playing, so something about hem obviously has an appeal to them, and I thought it’d be [...]

TROMAcast: TROMAcast lives or Kaufman’s revenge!

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:06:43 +0000

Note: Birdman was lazy and couldnt find a new piece of artwork for this episode, so that’s why the image is outdated. You thought it died? Man were you WRONG! TROMACAST: Welcome to Tromaville LIVES AGAIN! and now with more gay discos! Mike and Pierce are back in Tromaville and this time, we’re sticking around and causing trouble with [...]

The Birdman Prophecies-The Game collection so far..

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:32:17 +0000

Playstation 2 24: The Game Art of Fighting Anthology ATV Off Road Fury 2 Battlefield 2 Burnout: Revenge Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex Devil May Cry Devil May Cry 2 Devil May Cry 3 Devil Summoner Super Dragonball Z Dragonball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi Dragonball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 Dragonball Z: Budokai 3 Dragonball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 Dragonball Z: Infinite World Dragonball Z: Sagas Fatal Fury: Battle Archives Volume 1 Fatal Fury: Battle [...]

TWIG – Press Start Director/Producer Ed Glazer Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:02:55 +0000

Ever thought that living a video game would be cool? Well what if your luck wasn’t always good and suddenly you find yourself on a random quest with a Ninja and a space bounty hunter fighting an against an evil overlord who is more cut out to be a manager at McDonald’s then evil? Well if [...]

TWiG – Geek Gamers – Episode 010

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:56:11 +0000

Who wants to go outside when you have video games, movies and more importanly more video games then you know what to do with? It’s hot, it’s humid out, so that means hiding in your room with the A/C cranked and playing some video games. Birdman comes out and tells you what’s going on in the [...]

TWIG Special Coverage – FanEx ‘09 Video

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:26:49 +0000

Did you really think we’d stop at only doing an audio episode about FanEx? well if you did, you’re sadly mistaken friend. Here’s an inside look at what we did at this years FanExpo. Incase you haven’t heard it yet, check out our FanEx ‘09 Episode here. So watch and enjoy! Video created by: Liz “Miss Ditzy Lizzy” [...]

TWIG Special Coverage – FanEx ‘09

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:04:58 +0000

Hey guys, welcome back to a very special episode of This Week in Geek. We went there for the last two years and we went back again this year. That’s right, we’re talking about Canada Fan Expo 2009. We’re going to bring you all the exclusive coverage of our experiences with the largest convention in [...]

TWIG – Episode 068 – John Hughes Tribute

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:19:45 +0000

Don’t you forget about me! That’s right. It’s Birdman, The Skunk and Double D comin’ at ya with another episode of This Week in Geek where we’re talking about the man, the legend, the director that defined what it was to be an angsty 16 year old in 1985, none other than John Hughes himself. [...]

TWiG Reviews – Episode 009

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:02:43 +0000

Birdman and company have gotten some cool movies and TV series that have kept themselves inside the House this summer. honestly, who needs sunshine when you have HD and 5.1 Surround sound? Take a listen here and see what is trash and treasure and if you like what you hear, then go and check it out [...]

TWIG – Episode 067 – Jurassic Park

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:10:08 +0000

Welcome to Jurassic Park, where jur ass is always on the line. Get it? Yeah, it’s a lousy joke, but this certainly isn’t a lousy episode of This Week in Geek as Mike, Dave and Stefan take you back to Isla Nublar and Isla Sorna where dinosaurs come to life no one is safe. This [...]

TWiG Appearances – MWIRE Podcast – Die Hard Franchise

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:19:57 +0000

Once again mike has jumped ship to go guest host another podcast! But I think we can let this one slide, because this time around Mike was invited to guest host an episode of the MWIRE Podcast to talk about none other the one movie he loves to quote, that contains tons of insane carnage and [...]

TWIG-Geek Roundtable – 014 – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:01:15 +0000

Greetings Hogwarts Students and TWIG Listeners! Hogwarts has entered it’s 6th year of magic and wizardry and of course, that means a new movie! Warner Brothers Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince opened a few weeks ago and they invited Birdman out to Toronto’s AMC theater to check it out. As Birdman watched the film, he sought [...]

Harry Potter – A Film Expert’s Thoughts

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:02:10 +0000

OK, so maybe I’m not a film “expert”, but I know quite a bit about the medium and just recently I watched all 6 Harry Potter movies. That’s right, up until a week ago I had not seen any of the Harry Potter movies. There are several reasons behind this. The first one is that [...]

TWiG – Episode 066 – Ernest P. Worrell

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:05:17 +0000

We do apologize for the lack of episode updates for the past week, unfortunately we all are recovering from the Black Plague. That’s right someone exacted revenge on the TWiG crew(we’re looking at you Cuba Gooding Jr. Yeah you heard me!)…..never mind. So this week since we were not able to record a new [...]

TWiG – “I Got Next” Documentary Filmmaker Ian Cofino Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:34:01 +0000

Today Mike sits down with Filmmaker Ian Cofino the man responsible for the new documentary about competitive fighting gaming called “I Got Next” found at http://igotnextmovie.com. Mike and Ian talk about how Ian got started as a graphic designer and it morphing into going to video game fighting tournaments and it becoming a full [...]

TWiG Appearances – MWIRE Podcast – Back to the Future Franchise

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:58:50 +0000

Recently Steve got to sit down to be a part of the first episode of MWIRE(Movie Week In Review) A Movie review show on the Geek Cast Radio Network at http://geekcastradio.com. Steve had a great time discussing with Mike Blanchard and Steve Megatron the Back to the Future Franchise reviewing the finer points of [...]

Birdman Propehcies-A journalist’s view on Capcom 2009 so far…

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:26:07 +0000

Capcom has always been considered a powerhouse publisher and developer in the video game industry as far back as the NES era with Megaman and more beyond that. Last year Capcom did several amazing things by serving it’s fans with several updated titles like Megaman 9 and Super Street Fighter 2 [...]

Twilight Imperium – A Battlestar Galactica Tribute video

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:31:51 +0000

I recently got a Flip Mino for review while I was in Hamilton, and I wanted to record some stuff. I was invited to join in a playing of Fantasy Flight Games’ Twilight Imperium. A board game that has a sci-fi galatic domination flair, but has a Battlestar Galactica kind of feel to [...]

I can feel it coming over me!

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:21:56 +0000

Post written by Mike – Edited by Tommy Vallier I can feel it coming over me I feel it all around me I’ve been waiting for this moment all my life it’s my destiny There’s a fire deep inside of me It’s waiting to come out now No matter what, no matter how, I know I’ll make it through somehow Exile-The Next Door [...]

TWiG – Van Wilder Freshmen Year Director Harvey Glazer Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:16:52 +0000

Today Mike sits down with award winning Canadian director Harvey Glazer. Harvey’s latest Direct-to-DVD film is the prequel to the comedy Van Wilder called Van Wilder Freshmen Year(out now on DVD). Harvey and Mike talk about Harvey’s life creating his own skateboard company, working as a Music Video Director, and as a filmmaker. Check [...]

TWiG – Episode 065 – Mob/Gangster/Crime Films

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:37:57 +0000

This week, we make you an offer you CAN’T refuse! That’s right, Mike, Steve, Dave, Stefan, and Goose talk about the latest news in geek as well as talk about Mafia, Gangster, Heist, and Crime movies. This was a hefty topic, and we didn’t cover all of those films, but enjoy as we [...]

TWiG – Life in a Game’s Jon Tran & Dan Califf-Glick Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:13:54 +0000

Today Mike sits down with Jon and Dan from a cool video game themed web series called “Life In A Game“. It’s a comedy/action show that parodies and satirizes games featuring games like Chrono Trigger, Starfox, Diablo, Half Life, Resident Evil, and Paper Mario. Listen in as the guys talk about how they [...]

Birdman’s Quest for BlazeBlue:Calamity Trigger

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:20:42 +0000

Recently I decided to make a comeback into the world of video and with help of my live in video editor, Dave; we made this little video. Special thanks to Flip Video for the help with the Flip Video Ultra HD and Aksys Systems and lastly Mad Catz for the SF 4 TE Fight Stick Few games [...]

TWiG – Episode 064 – Board Games

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:05:08 +0000

This week Mike, Steve, Stefan, and Lorenzo are back as we discuss the latest geek news, and our favorite board games such as Yahtzee, Monopoly, Risk, Battleship, Twilight: The Imperium, plus we talk briefly about Clue. Special thanks to Hasbro and Fantasy Flight Games for helping making this Board Game Episode possible. This episode is brought to [...]

#30 – Gran Torino

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:44:26 +0000

Clint Eastwood has stated that this will be his absolute last time to grace the screen and I have to say I’ll be sad to see him go. For those of you who don’t know Clint is a hero of mind and my favourite director which is why I was kind of disappointed when the [...]

#29 – Milk

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:43:20 +0000

Here’s the next movie on my list of Best Picture nominees to see before the Oscars actually happen. I really liked Milk. It’s intelligently written and brilliantly directed with a stunning performance by Sean Penn. Milk will inspire people, both gay and straight to go out and accomplish their dreams no matter how much opposition [...]

#28 – Dogma

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:42:14 +0000

Definitely one of Kevin Smith’s better movies, Dogma was more or less his foray into comic book/ adventure territory with a much bigger budget than any of his previous movies. This was the point where Kevin Smith finally proved his worth to Hollywood once and for all. Dogma isn’t perfect however, some of the characters [...]

TWiG – Fantasy Flight Games Lead Designer Corey Konieczka Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:13:02 +0000

Today Mike and Lorenzo sit down to discuss a form of geekdom that sometimes is often overlooked considering the popularity of video games, and that’s board games. Enter Corey Conieczka, one of the Lead Designers of Fantasy Flight Games, a company that took some popular franchises such as Battlestar Galactica, Lord of the Rings, [...]

TWiG – Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2’s Bryant Green Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:58:39 +0000

Today, Mike talks to the Localization Specialist of Namco Bandai America’s Bryant Green. Bryant is responsible in part for bringing Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 and convert it from Japan to North American audiences. Mike and Bryant discuss their love for the Gundam series, and an in depth look at what it takes to [...]

TWiG – Musician/Co-Founder RingtoneFeeder.com Geoff Smith Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:47:30 +0000

Today Steve sits down with Musician, New Media Innovator, and Co-Founder of RingtoneFeeder.com, Geoff Smith. Steve and Geoff talk about Geoff’s career in music, launching his own business making ringtones in a very cool way, and a new way to release music online. Also listen in as Steve plays two songs by Geoff, [...]

TWiG – Geek Roundtable – 013 – Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:00:18 +0000

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS OF TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN. Today Mike and Goose prepare to transform their world without the power of the Allspark cube but with their Autobot allies of Ryan and Spada from Tfwire.com. They are ready to stand up to the Decepticon forces and solve the mystery of the Fallen! Today’s [...]

#27 – Things

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:51:51 +0000

Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!

#26 – Almost Famous

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:50:34 +0000

Man, I loved this movie. When I saw this movie I thought, “This is the type of movie I want to make.” Count this one as one of my favourites from here on out. Brilliant writing, brilliant acting, brilliant directing, even the cinematography was brilliant. Damn, I love this movie. It IS rock and roll. [...]

#25 – The Visitor

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:48:04 +0000

I watched this one because I thought TWiG might have had a shot at an interview with Oscar Nominee Richard Jenkins. Well, we didn’t get the interview because someone else was faster, but I still enjoyed some things about this film. It’s not a very exciting movie first of all, so don’t go into The [...]

TWiG – Episode 063 – Death Note

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:36:08 +0000

Today, Mike and Stefan get to play shinigami for a day and control who lives and who dies by merely writing down names as they talk about Viz Media’s Death Note. Will your name be one that gets written down? Tune in and find out! This episode is brought to you by POWNZ.com ComicConnection.ca GameAccess.ca. If you sign up [...]

TWiG – Geek Gamers – Episode 009

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:39:20 +0000

This episode of Geek Gamers, Dave joins Mike and Stefan on the reviews of: InFamous – PS3 – Sony Computer Entertainment Punch-Out!! – Wii – Nintendo X-Men Origins: Wolverine Uncaged Edition – Xbox 360 – Activision Terminator Salvation – Xbox 360 – Warner Brothers Interactive Klonoa – Wii – Namco Bandai Games So download and enjoy! Gamers: Mike “The Birdman” Dodd Dave “Double D” [...]

TWiG – Geek Roundtable – 012 – D&D w/ Chris Perkins of Wizards of the Coast

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:16:31 +0000

Today we bring you an interesting episode, it’s a roundtable/interview talking about one of our favorite all-time Table Top RPG’s and that’s Dungeons and Dragons. Mike, Lorenzo, and Chris Perkins of Wizards of the Coast talk about D&D 4th Edition, the wonderfulness that is D&D and now how a Canadian helped shaped what the [...]

TWiG Reviews – Episode 008

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:14:08 +0000

It’s been a while, but we’ve been getting some awesome stuff in the TWiG house and we wanted to take the time to really find out if this crop of goodies is trash or treasure. So listen in as Mike, Pierce, and Dave talk about the following: Fanboys- Alliance Films -DVD Star Trek Motion Picture Collection- [...]

TWiG – Episode 062 – Dungeons & Dragons

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:19:03 +0000

This week Mike, Dave, Stefan and a brand new co-host Lorenzo take on the geek news of the week, and talk about Wizards of the Coast’s famous franchise Dungeons & Dragons. This episode would not be possible without the help of Gina and Emil at Wizards of the Coast. Special notes- New hosts for TWIG- Justin “Goose” Caisse Liz [...]

#24 – Slumdog Millionaire

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:41:20 +0000

It’s kind of strange, but this is slowly becoming the king of 2008. It’s won nearly every other award possible and it’s poised to win up to 10 Oscars at the time I’m writing this. There’s a reason why it has so much attention however. Slumdog Millionaire is one of the most powerful, life-affirming movies [...]

#23 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:36:29 +0000

Speaking of John Hughes, here’s a John Hughes comedy for ya’ll. This is one of the few John Hughes movies I haven’t seen actually. This is probably the first one I should have seen however. Ferris Bueller is pretty much the epitome of John Hughes’s talent for making rebellious, yet loveable teenagers and throwing them [...]

#22 – Mallrats

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:32:57 +0000

Kevin Smith’s second movie in his Askewniverse saga. I rather enjoyed this one. It, once again, was not as good as Clerks, but was still a very entertaining film and also kick-started the career of future “My Name is Earl” star, Jason Lee. The only major problem with Mallrats is that it’s a bit [...]

Jump the Shark – The Network Upfronts – Snowball’s Opinion

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:13:55 +0000

So the Network upfronts have come and gone, and there are some good news(Dollhouse, Chuck, Castle got picked up for another season), and some bad news(Terminator and Reaper are canceled). I’m not a fan of upfronts personally. Yes, they are needed and I agree finding out what new shows and what current shows are staying, [...]

TRS – E3 2009 Coverage – Expo Rundown: Day 4

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:09:35 +0000

Day 4 comes to a close at E3, which means that the Expo is over for another year, but the last day wasn’t just farewells and goodbyes, oh no, there was still plenty of news to go around! News Nintendo reveals black Wii, red DSi PSP Go launching in black and white Fallout 3 on Lookout DLC June [...]

TWiG – Safety Geeks SVI Creators/Stars Dave Beeler and Tom Konkle Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:13:05 +0000

Today, Mike sits down with Dave Beeler and Tom Konkle, creators of a really funny webseries called Safety Geeks SVI. Basically think what if Inspector Clouseau from the Pink Panther movies(the good ones with Peter Sellers), and expand his wackiness to a team of safety inspectors in a cool CSI kind of style. [...]

TRS – E3 2009 Coverage – Expo Rundown: Day 3

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:48:44 +0000

E3 continues to truck along, even if the Big 2 have completed their press conferences. So let’s not beat around the bush, here’s the Rundown for day 3! Press Conferences Square-Enix Konami News Halo: Reach coming in fall 2010 Epic, Bungie, and other Devs planning to work with Project Natal Tatsunoko vs. Capcom might go online and add new fighters Final Fantasy VII [...]

TRS – E3 2009 Coverage – Expo Rundown: Day 2

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:02:58 +0000

Day 2 at E3 comes to a close, with plenty having taken place and plenty of news to mention. So here is your rundown for E3 day 2! Press Conferences Nintendo Sony News General News More Assassin’s Creed 2 Details Emerge Perfect Dark Coming to XBLA This Winter Microsoft Wins a Guinness World Record Disney Announce Games to Show at E3 Details for Trials HD [...]

TRS – E3 2009 Coverage – Watching the Big 3: Sony

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:15:49 +0000

Day 2 at E3 continues as we finished Nintendo’s Press Conference, took a half hour break and went right into Sony’s. As always I went in expecting the usual Trailers and teasers, game play demos and other announcements that E3 is known for, and wasn’t disappointed. I honestly went in to this one not knowing [...]

TRS – E3 2009 Coverage – Watching the Big 3: Nintendo

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:13:14 +0000

Day 2 of E3 brings many more developments, including Nintendo’s Press Conference. Of course, they continued their goal of avoid directly competing with Sony or Microsoft by not levying any direct attacks at them or by trying to mimic anything of theirs by presenting sequels to known franchises along with a few new titles. As with [...]

TWiG – Episode 061 – Pokemon

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:55:59 +0000

This week for TWiG Live Mike, Pierce, and Stefan discuss the latest in geek news and also discuss the craze that started making anime extremely popular in North America, Pokemon. This episode is brought to you by POWNZ.com ComicConnection.ca GameAccess.ca. If you sign up to GameAccess and use the promo code “TWIG” you get a 15 day free [...]

TRS – E3 2009 Coverage – Expo Rundown: Day 1

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:52:52 +0000

A lot happens at E3 outside of the 3 major press conferences, so with that in mind. I’ll not only be covering the Big 3, but I’ll also be giving you the rundown of the major events happening throughout the rest of the show as it progresses day by day. Today was only the first [...]

TRS – E3 2009 Coverage – Watching the Big 3: Microsoft

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:49:56 +0000

Well, it’s E3 time again, so the Video game World and community alike are both in a frenzy to find out what’s going to happen in the coming year. and of course, we here at TWiG want to know the information as much as you do, but also share it. So I’ve taken it upon [...]

#21 – The Wrestler

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sat, 30 May 2009 18:24:25 +0000

Mickey Rourke returns triumphantly in this drama about a former pro wrestler trying to survive on the independent circuit. This movie reminded me of Rocky a lot. Only, unlike Rocky, it’s not a movie about victory, but rather defeat and loss. It’s a very sad movie and I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re looking for [...]

#20 – Amelie

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sat, 30 May 2009 18:23:29 +0000

Man, I love this film. It’s a truly magical film that delivers on laughs, romance and a gripping story with a main character that you can’t help but fall in love with. Honestly, I fell in love with Amelie so badly I almost felt bad that it was just a movie. I’d be willing to [...]

#19 – Jaws

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sat, 30 May 2009 18:21:05 +0000

Yeah, that’s right. I’ve never seen Jaws, until now. I thought it was great. It’s a simple story, with no moral and barely even any character development, but the way its depicted is so effective that you get drawn right in and want to kill that stupid shark just as much as anyone else does. [...]

TWiG Blogs – Birdman’s Boombox – Episode 006 featuring 8 Bit Boys

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sat, 30 May 2009 04:11:51 +0000

On today’s Birdman’s Boombox, Mike speaks to Entity and The Ranger from the nerd rap group 8 Bit Boys. The 8 Bit Boys album, 8 Bit Diagrams, samples primarily from the music of classic NES games and the lyrics are laden with references to games and gaming. The free and retail versions of their album [...]

#18 – Chasing Amy

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:02:06 +0000

The third movie in the Askewniverse Saga. Yeah, I know I watched this before Mallrats, but this one was readily available so what the hell? I liked it. Kevin Smith was taking his movies seriously here. Something he never really did before or since, at least not to this extent. If anything he took things [...]

#17 – Time Cop 2: The Berlin Decision

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:00:17 +0000

I said no more Jean Claude Van Damme movies. I didn’t say no more Jean Claude Van Damme spinoff movies. This is probably the last one of those I’ll review though. I was interested in watching this after seeing the original Time Cop after seeing it at the Bloor around Christmastime. This one isn’t too [...]

#16 – Bon Cop, Bad Cop

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:58:42 +0000

I’ve wanted to see this one for the longest time, since I live in Canada and this is the highest grossing Canadian film of all time. Well, with a killer that picks off hockey league stars and enough bilingual jokes to confuse even the most versed of both languages, this is about as Canadian as [...]

TWiG-”That Guy With The Glasses” Doug Walker Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Thu, 28 May 2009 04:03:57 +0000

You may remember back in the day we had a few reviews on TWiG Live from the Nostalga Critic? Well Mike wanted to sit down with The Nostalga Critic himself, Doug Walker of http://ThatGuyWithTheGlasses.com to talk about the video series that spawned many awesome characters and some of the most hilarious reviews I(I being [...]

TWiG – Episode 060 – Terminator Salvation

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 26 May 2009 06:02:26 +0000

This week, Mike, Dave, Stefan, and introducing Justin “Goose” Caissie; talk about the latest in geek news, and what it feels like to join the resistance in the form of Terminator Salvation. This episode is brought to you by POWNZ.com ComicConnection.ca GameAccess.ca. If you sign up to GameAccess and use the promo code “TWIG” you get a 15 [...]

TWiG Fan Service – Episode 008 – Chuck Huber

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sat, 23 May 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Today, Mike takes the reigns of TWiG Fan Service to interview Chuck Huber. You may remember him from Dragbonball Z as Android 17 and Garlic Jr., but did you know he was in the TV show, The Untouchables(The 1990’s version not the one made in the 1959 series)? Well find out all the [...]

TWiG – Episode 059 – Men in Black

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Thu, 21 May 2009 18:07:44 +0000

We apologize for the delay, but here it is our TWiG Live with Mike, Dave, and Stefan talk about the latest geek news and realize the difference between us and you, we make podcasts look good; we’re talking about Men in Black. This Week’s Promos: The Dragon Page with Class The Big Bald Broadcast The Adventures of Indiana Jim To [...]

TWiG – Jump The Shark – Episode 007 – TV Week in Review for May 11/09

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:36:27 +0000

This week, Steve covers the latest TV Episodes for the week of May 11, 2009 covering How I Met Your Mother, The Big Bang Theory(Season Finale), The Unusuals, Reaper, Smallville(Season Finale), and Supernatural(Season Finale). As well as a season overview of Castle. So download and enjoy! Channelsurfers: Steve “Snowball” Saylor Subscribe to us using iTunes or Use any other podcatching [...]

TWiG – Creator of Mocap LLC Chris Deluca Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Mon, 18 May 2009 08:09:45 +0000

Today, Mike has the floor as he talks to the creator/actor of Spike TV’s Mocap LLC, Chris Deluca. Mocap LLC is a comedic look at Motion Capture Studio for Video Games. Think The Office + Video Games + craziness. In this interview Chris talks about the inspiration for the show, the characters [...]

TWiG – Author of 7th Son & Personal Effects: Dark Art J.C. Hutchins Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sat, 16 May 2009 05:08:01 +0000

Today we welcome back to the show Podcast Author J.C. Hutchins, author of The 7th Son Trilogy (Book 1: Decent soon to be in print Fall 2009) and author of the soon to be released Personal Effects: Dark Art (In Print June 10th 2009). Hutch talks about writing, his experience podcasting his first [...]

TWiG – Geek Gamers – THQ’s Paul Edwards – Legends of Wrestlemania

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Thu, 14 May 2009 04:37:09 +0000

Ever want to see the ultimate matchup between Hulk Hogan(before he became Hollywood) and Andre the Giant? Well I know they did in real life, but want to maybe change the course of the match? Play as the Hulk or The Giant? Well you can with THQ’s Legends of Wrestlemania. Recently [...]

TWiG – Episode 058 – J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Wed, 13 May 2009 02:38:17 +0000

This week, everyone is back on board for TWiG Live as Steve, Mike, Pierce, Dave, and Stefan discuss the latest news of the week in geek as well as review the 11th film of the Star Trek Franchise directed and produced by J.J. Abrams! Live Long and Prosper! This Week’s Promos: The Big Bald Broadcast To leave [...]

TWiG – Jump The Shark – Episode 006 – TV Week in Review for May 4/09

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:50:54 +0000

This week, Steve covers the TV Week in Review for the week of May 4, 2009 for the shows How I Met Your Mother, The Big Bang Theory, Reaper, Smallville, Supernatural, Southland, and Dollhouse (Season Finale). So download and enjoy! Channelsurfers: Steve “Snowball” Saylor Subscribe to us using iTunes or Use any other podcatching client by using http://feeds.feedburner.com/thisweekingeek or Download TWiG-JTSEpisode006.mp3

TWiG Blogs – Birdman’s Boombox – Episode 005 featuring Brent Morris

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:40 +0000

Birdman is back with his personal blog of music awesomeness and this week Mike brings back Brent Morris (http://twitter.com/closetgeekshow) showcasing the music that both Mike and Brent love. Playlist: 8Bit Boys – 8bit Blisters Bryan Simon – One Shot on my X Coco Loves Alcorn – Intellectual Boys Falco Lombardi – The Girl Oceanic The Mountain Goats – Sorry Your Princess [...]

TWiG – Episode 057 – X-Men Origins: Wolverine

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:44:50 +0000

We apologize for the delay in releasing this episode this week, we blame the Swine Flu. No in all seriousness, Pierce, Dave, Stefan, and introducing Charlie Smith to the show as they discuss the latest in geek news and talk about the latest X-Men Origins: Wolverine. This episode is brought to you by POWNZ.com ComicConnection.ca GameAccess.ca. [...]

TWiG – Jump The Shark – Episode 005 – TV Week in Review for Apr 27/09

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 05 May 2009 02:58:49 +0000

This week Steve presents the TV Week in Review for the week of April 27, 2009 with shows like: Heroes(Season 3 Finale), Chuck (Season 2 Finale), How I Met Your Mother, The Big Bang Theory, The Unusuals, Reaper, Smallville, Supernatural, Southland, and Dollhouse. So download and enjoy! Channelsurfers: Steve “Snowball” Saylor Subscribe to us using iTunes or Use any other podcatching [...]

TWiG – Geek Gamers – Episode 008

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Mon, 04 May 2009 05:12:03 +0000

Today, Mike and Stefan sit down to discuss the latest video games that have come across our TWiG studio. The games covered in this review are: H.A.W.X for the PS3, Sonic and the Black Knight for the Wii, Guitar Hero Metallica for the 360, Pokemon Platinum for the DS, Burnout Paradise – The Ultimate [...]

TWiG – An exclusive look at the Ghostbusters Video Game!

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:35:12 +0000

While Mike is down in Texas this week, he along with The Game Heroes crew got a chance to tour Terminal Reality’s studios in Dallas Texas to take a behind the scenes look at Ghostbusters: The Video Game! Including a look at gameplay footage, interviews, and an absolute first look at an exclusive in-game cinematic [...]

TWiG – Episode 056 – Dead Like Me

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:35:47 +0000

This week while Mike is traveling across the U.S. Steve and Stefan take over the show to give you your weekly geek news. As well they talk about Bryan Fuller’s great TV show Dead Like Me. This episode is brought to you by POWNZ.com ComicConnection.ca GameAccess.ca. If you sign up to GameAccess and use the promo code [...]

#15 – Brazil

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:11:12 +0000

Wow, that’s all I can say. Wow! Every now and again you watch a movie that reminds what a good movie is supposed to be like. This movie is literally perfect in every way. I have absolutely no complaints. It’s a stunning, beautiful, funny and impressive film that just blew me out of the water. [...]

#14 – Repo: The Genetic Opera

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:16:27 +0000

This movie was pretty much what I expected from the trailer. The only thing that I wasn’t expecting was the actual Opera feel of the movie in that they never stop singing and it acts as a classic Shakespeare type tragedy, with a narrator and a tragic ending, but in the context of a sci-fi [...]

TWiG – Jump The Shark – Episode 004 – TV Week in Review for Apr 20/09

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:33:39 +0000

This week’s TV Week in Review for Jump The Shark covers the latest episodes of TV for the week of April 20, 2009. The shows covered in this episode are Heroes, Chuck, The Unusuals, Reaper, Smallville, Supernatural, Southland, Dollhouse, and a quick review of season 2 and season finale of Terminator Sarah Connor Chronicles. So [...]

TWiG Blogs – According to Snowball – Arcadia Special Interview

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:28:24 +0000

Today, Steve brings into TWiG a small bit of the “Music” portion that we talk about in our theme song. Steve sat down with the members of the Canadian Alternative Rock band Arcadia; Andrew Hanes, Matt Klassen, and Tim Saylor. To hear their music check out http://myspace.com/arcadiacanada As well as you can purchase the song Perilous [...]

TWiG – Episode 055 – Afro Samurai

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:06:47 +0000

This week Mike and Stefan talk about the latest news in geek, and the most badass Samurai to ever graze our TV screens, Afro Samurai. This episode is brought to you by POWNZ.com ComicConnection.ca GameAccess.ca. If you sign up to GameAccess and use the promo code “TWIG” you get a 15 day free trial instead of a 10 [...]

TRS – Random Finds from the Internet

feedback@thisweekingeek.net (thisweekingeek.net) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:20:54 +0000

The internet is so vaste, that unless your specifically looking for something, you may never find it. But there are those times when you aren’t looking for something, and discover something truly interesting. It just so happens that while browsing the internet mere momemnts before writing this blog entry that I found a few those [...]