Geek Fu #36 - Geek Cruises
Last Geek Music cast! From now on, I’ll be doing features on Jason Adams’ podcast, Random Signal, to introduce music. But we go out with the Beatnik Turtles, and talk about games for 2 players, Firefly, and discussions on why throwing a bunch of geeks in the middle of an ocean is not the best idea, for me, anyway.
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12 Comments
1. SeanH replies at 14th August 2005 um 3:30 pm :
Dear Every Single Person On The Entire Internet,
Fine. FINE. You WIN. Tomorrow I’m going to cash those cheques, and then the next day I’m going to go to Forbidden Planet and buy Firefly on DVD. Are you HAPPY NOW? You have BROKEN ME. I have now spent more time listening to people talk about Firefly, a show I have never seen anything relating to, than I have spent watching many shows I actually know and enjoy. My spirit is broken. I hope you’re all happy.
Love and kisses,
Sean.
2. SeanH replies at 14th August 2005 um 3:32 pm :
PS,
No criticism intended, Mur. I do love your podcast. But a part of me died when this final bastion of geek-related journalism succumbed.
3. Mur replies at 14th August 2005 um 5:22 pm :
Terribly sorry, sean. If you dislike it, I will offer a formal apology.
4. John replies at 14th August 2005 um 5:34 pm :
If you were wondering what “Deadwood”, the Cheapass Game is. It’s a hysterical boardgame where you play an Extra actor: Ie someone who had parts like “Man with Pig on Head” and “whiskey drinker #3″. It spoofs the entire B Movie scene and is generally some of the most fun you can have with a few friends. Especially those who happen to be Drama students.
You continue from set to set trying to wrap scenes and steal the limelight from slightly better established actors whilst avoiding the film you think will be “Dog of the Day”.
I’d heartily recommend it. Hope that helps
Best Wishes and keep up the great Podcast. I was skeptical about it at first (”podcast” generally being synonymous with dead-air and the word “um”) but now I’m hooked. Really an excellent listen
John
5. SeanH replies at 15th August 2005 um 3:32 am :
Oh, I’m sure I’ll love it. It’s my kind of programme, generally. I just don’t normally buy DVDs of programmes I’ve never seen, so I’ve been reluctant to invest in it.
6. Ken Newquist replies at 15th August 2005 um 5:26 am :
Sean — that’s what Netflix is fore (though it sounds like you’re outside of the U.S., so I’m not sure what DVD rental options you have). I got Firefly via Netflix, watched the first disc, and promptly ran out and bought the whole set.
7. Steve replies at 15th August 2005 um 11:56 am :
What, they swear in Chinese on Firefly? I too will have to check this show out finally. Chinese swearing is entertainment in and of itself. Any time calling someone the price of eight eggs is vulgar is okay in my book.
Thanks for the heads up. Now I may be able to convice my wife to watch some sci-fi with me. (She’s Chinese, I can say I need her help translating)
8. ryanknapper replies at 15th August 2005 um 2:43 pm :
Brass ovaries. LOL
That has teh funnay!
9. Nuchtchas replies at 17th August 2005 um 7:55 am :
YAY for Sean finally sucoming to the Jossness *S*
I had to post here that another great two player game is the “Initial D Card Game” It is hard to find the cards, but once you find them you can start playing. I was never big on card games like Magic and so on, but this game is great. It is easy to learn and addictive to play.
It is a great addition to any geek’s collection, check out the animie while you are at it too
10. Pavlina replies at 19th August 2005 um 7:32 am :
I love your show, and your essays over at dragon page. I love to hear the sagas of another geek-mom, it’s great. Also wanted to mention that I would be most interested in a T-shirt.
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