The Year in Review

Derek and I managed to pull together a podcast before heading out for a night of debauchery (him) or being in bed by 10:30 (me). This week we attack the year in television - talking about shows that tried to do something daring and interesting and were successful and others who failed as they reached for greatness.

It happens.

Plus Derek shares his adventures working on a float for the Rose Bowl Parade and I give my first ever game review. Terrifying!

If you see a float with a big eagle on it and lots of teenagers singing, look at the black highlights on the right wing. That is Derek's handiwork!

And once again I plead for an Itunes review. Happy New Year!

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Load up that player, we're going to grandma's house

I'm sure you're anxiously loading stuff onto your mp3 player to help make that long drive or flight to grandma's house a little easier. I know I am!

Might I offer up the latest episode of The Big Red Blog podcast? I lured Deeps into chatting with me about the Showtime series Dexter. I'll say it - Dexter is the best new show on television.

If you haven't watched the show or read the books and don't want to be spoiled, you should skip this week's installment. But if you'd like to hear about the most compelling and disturbing character on television then please, by all means, listen to this week's podcast!

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Do Over! Do Over!

We were experimenting with a new podcast set-up, and while the sound wasn't that great I didn't realize how bad it turned out until today. So we've replaced the bad podcast from Sunday (podcast121706) with one recorded tonight with my very special co-host Deeps!

Oh yes, I finally lured him into helping me out on the podcast. We miss Derek, but I think Deeps and I can manage. This tried to recreate as much as we could from the previous podcast with better sound (although it could be better). So please enjoy!

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Remember, remember it's still December*

This week Derek shares his thoughts about a couple of video games like F.E.A.R. and something about Rainbows and terrorists. Sounds progressive to me. I review Christopher Moore's book Fluke and suggest you pick up The Stupidest Angel if you like zombie Santas. Plus we chat about this week's best television and preview what's coming for 2007.

*I deleted this podcast because the sound quality was so bad it wasn't worth the bandwidth. So my apologies if you tried to listen.
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Spare change?

I'm sponsoring The Big Red Blog's Decemberstravaganza by raising a modest $200 for DonorsChoose.org.

This campaign will fund reading projects for kids at public schools in Indiana. You may not know that I'm a former Hoosier now living in New England. I thought this would be a great way to give back to the schools that helped me growing up while encouraging kids to read. We like all culture - not just the delicious "pop" variety.

The good, the bad and the Earl

This week Derek and I tackle Earl, Scrubs, The OC, Dexter and Heroes. Who knew The OC was good again? Sadly, Earl continues his downward spiral, Scrubs is dealing with swollen ankles and lots of plot, while Dexter faces a past he can't really remember. That can't end well....

TV is good again, didn't you hear?

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Derek's Hair Episode

This week on the podcast, Derek returns to talk about why he loves Heroes, the allegedly triumphant return of Scrubs, the glory of Ed Helms on The Office, and he's ready to forgive Veronica Mars for being a big dummy. I'm not so forgiving, but you already knew that.

Plus I throw in a random restaurant review for a place you'll never visit. Cheers!

Listen to the podcast, recorded December 3, 2006.
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